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CityCouncil | 2018-10-16 | 12 | Ms. McKenney responded the Port of Oakland would be happy to do so. Mayor Spencer inquired what steps have been taken in the past or if any studies have been conducted on this issue. Ms. McKenney responded the Port of Oakland is required to maintain surfaces in order to be operational, regardless of age; stated the runways are maintained to operational standards; three inspections occur each day and the results are provided to the FAA on an annual basis; the Noise Abatement Program is voluntary. Mayor Spencer inquired what analysis would be conducted by the Port of Oakland. Ms. McKenney responded that she would provide more background and information to explain the short-hand in the presentation. Mayor Spencer inquired if the analysis would conclude the runway to be unsafe for use. Ms. McKenney responded if she believed the runway was unsafe, she would shut it down in an instant; stated the runway meets the minimum for aircrafts. Vice Mayor Vella stated the runway should be checked to ensure the quality does not fall below the minimum compliance; the City works collectively with other cities and the Forum since many people are affected by aircraft noise; suggested including any next steps in future updates. Ms. McKenney responded that she would do so. Vice Mayor Vella inquired what kind of coordination occurs with sports teams during major sporting events. Ms. McKenney responded the Super Bowl is run internationally; stated Oakland International Airport saw the most air traffic out of the three bay area airports; she does not anticipate the Super Bowl would come back to the bay area any time soon. Mayor Spencer inquired if a history of efforts could be included in future reports; stated the FAA has been challenging to work with. Ms. McKenney responded that she has documents which can be prepared for each Councilmember in order to review the history of efforts; stated NexGen has had impacts in the overall Bay Area and has changed the routes into a more compact area and flight pattern; fewer people are impacted by flight noise; however those impacted, notice it more than ever before; the next steps are to request Forum review, request the FAA to respond, and plan a response to the FAA in an attempt to engage. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 16, 2018 9 | CityCouncil/2018-10-16.pdf |