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CityCouncil | 2016-02-02 | 31 | CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (16-057) The Interim City Manager stated the City of Alameda has an advertisement in the San Francisco Examiner, Big Game Guide; staff would like to organize a driving tour of the northern waterfront. Mayor Spencer stated there were no objections. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS (16-058) Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare Analysis and Recommendations Regarding Reviving the Airport Operations Committee. (Councilmembers Daysog and Oddie). Councilmember Daysog stated the impact of the altered flight plan are a concern to residents; Alameda needs its own entity to address airport issues. Councilmember Oddie stated it would be a short term Committee; he would like to make sure Alameda has a say in this issue. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the City pays a Federal lobbyist in Washington, D.C.; inquired what could be done to lobby the Federal Government. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated he would like an analysis and recommendation to reinstate the Committee. Councilmember Daysog stated the City could work with the lobbyists and others to get some ideas on how to proceed effectively. Mayor Spencer stated that she supports the proposal; requested information on the dormant Airport Operations Committee and how it was formatted. The Interim City Manager stated the City now monitors 6 Committee's on airport noise, which is very time intensive for staff; the City would need to rely heavily on the citizens that have the expertise and connect them with the lobbyists to assist staff. Mayor Spencer stated the Mayor of San Leandro is connecting with the FAA and is trying to set up a phone conference. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is strength in numbers, so the City should connect with other cities to move forward. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 30 February 2, 2016 | CityCouncil/2016-02-02.pdf |