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  • Assessment of Jacobs FIS Feasibility Study

January 22nd, 2017

1/22/2017

 

Gazette Article -
Districts 3,4,7 & 8 comment.

It is very difficult to be respectful when one doesn't feel the fight or the fiery concern being expressed by one's leaders.  Here is the Gabelich response to the 1/18/17 article.  Add your thoughts as well.......
If the most vocal opposition to changes at the airport has come from the Eighth we are in trouble! “I have very strong reservations and concerns,” Austin said, "it appears to be one sided." Why is that? No dialogue with community or colleagues?......7th district representative, Uranga says he remains with his same opinion....he sides with his residents on concerns of economics and environment. This cannot be about funding for soundproofing homes and schools, or future health issues. The discussion must have focused questions with direct answers, open dialogue with the public and a mutual 9 district respect for all residents who live with the airport impacts each and every day. Can one identify a possible threat / challenge to our ordinance? Is the only answer that if CLB lost they would retrofit windows IF the FAA allowed, then we have another problem.
And then Councilwoman Price comments that she is not concerned about the noise - those issues were addressed in the study. If what she meant was everyone, and I do mean everyone says the same: "I do support the noise ordinance'", then I guess it was answered. Of course there was that memo from our city attorney that said if we are challenged, we will defend. It can't really be that difficult to envision a negative impact to our neighborhoods from a challenge, can it? Everyone makes one or two trips to LAX a year. They see the hodge-podge of businesses along Century Blvd. that include high end girlie bars and fast food establishments to satisfy even the most discernible travelers, the 2-3 mph traffic jams, the loss of residential property values and in fact actual loss of homes in some of the more impacted areas. The lots remain empty today. Why is it that most cities that have issues with their airport, stand on the side of their citizens? Mrs. Price is onto something with the concern for loss of at minimum, 8 daily Jet Blue flights. According to both studies Jet Blue would have to drop domestic flights to fill necessary international destinations to pencil out their investment. So much for supporting the local business travelers. Mr. Gordon suggests that these business/convention travelers can use LAX or SNA!!!! Why would one not draw that same conclusion for this lopsided request by one airline, for their new flight model? Who is sitting in the drivers seat on this one? Mayor Garcia can take the lead to focus his concern and proactive leadership on taking care of the Neighborhoods First! Elections are right around the corner......



Anne Proffit
1/23/2017 11:58:34 am

The Gazettes are puppets of city hall. If council decides to stand with JB over the citizens of this city, well, then it might be time for our own Tea Party. Anyone in office that receives monetary compensation for their candidacies should recuse themselves from voting on any issue that impacts their sponsors. Period. That means you, Stacy Mungo.

Alison Stevens
1/23/2017 12:15:17 pm

I have expressed my distaste to my 5th District Council Woman, and her reply was non-responsive. It appears that the City Council is moving forward with Homeland Security clearances before the project is even approved. Our voices don't matter.

Blue in Bixby
1/23/2017 04:29:47 pm

Stacy Mungo insisted during December 6, 2016 Council meeting that City Managers begin negotiating with JetBlue and airport tenants; she proposed that City management explore state and federal interest in FIS....all in name of satisfying her "need" for information

Reek Havok
1/23/2017 12:17:07 pm

It's a very sad day when most of the other members of city council not for their own aims and completely disregard the wishes and opinions of the same people they were hired to support.
I for one will attend every single rally opposing these foes when it comes time for re-election and make sure everyone hears, over and over again, how selfish and single minded these council people are.

Thank you Al Austin for your support in this matter. You are one of the very good ones!

Fred Esch
1/23/2017 12:24:31 pm

We need to start crowdfunding immediately after any this meeting, to help whomever opposes the folks that vote for the FIS facility, in April 2018 elections. The council members only understand when their positions are threatened. With crowd funding we can throw these people out even if they are outside our districts.

GLENNIS DOLCE
1/23/2017 01:56:31 pm

Standing with citizens is their job. Not an inconvenience.

Theresa Hew
1/23/2017 05:47:38 pm

You put it perfectly Glennis. This mayor and council make me feel that we are nothing but a necessary evil. Well, THIS necessary evil will be at the meeting tomorrow AND I have written my letter to all of them as well.

Mitch Wilcox
1/23/2017 06:12:06 pm

When people don't vote we get stuck with losers like Garcia, Mungo and Trump.
Mungo's history of disrespect to her constituents and others, along with the nonsense that comes out of her mouth, totally disqualifies her from re-election. Fortunately the Fifth District agrees. Maybe Gordon has a job for her. She'd fit right in with that bunch of losers.

John Newell
1/23/2017 07:10:28 pm

Sorry I can't be at the meeting Tuesday. I have emailed all the council and the mayor telling them to vote no!

David Vastano
1/23/2017 10:23:09 pm

Kudos to Rae Gabelich for telling it like it is. I am grateful for her ongoing participation and defense of me and my fellow residents.

Diane Lowell
1/24/2017 10:13:38 am

I agree wholeheartedly.

Fred Esch
1/24/2017 09:54:16 pm

I'd like to propose that we set up a non-profit Political Action Committee (PAC), raise funds (ask for $27 from supporters) and build up funds to donate to the upcoming campaigns for those that will unequivocally refuse ANY risk to the NOISE cap at LGB airport and to help candidates that oppose those that voted for the FIS facility, meaning Dee Andrews in his next election.


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