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Update on LGB Customs Request.........

7/21/2015

 
On July 7th our city council voted 6-3  to move forward with a second feasibility study on the benefits of supporting an FIS facility at LGB.  It was council members Supernaw, Uranga & Austin who supported the neighborhoods concerns and voted against a further study that will only open further dialogue that could put our neighborhoods and quality of life in our homes in jeopardy.  These three council members clearly understand that when a controversial issue comes before them that can negatively impact the residents (aka voters)  it is best to err on the side of the constituents.

It was a two hour testimonial from residents as well as Jet Blue supporters prior to voting on  5th district Councilwoman Mungo's motion.  The public testimony was roughly 2-1 against this action.  Those in support, many who were transported by bus to city hall, were Jet Blue officials, airport employees and FBO operators that would benefit directly by this enhancement at LGB.  Those opposed obviously were the residents who will have to deal with this additional impact and potential threat on a daily basis.

If you have not witnessed the statements made by Ms. Mungo I encourage you to visit lbreport.com and see for yourself what arrogance and a lack of institutional memory looks like.  Or you can go to YOUTUBE Mungo Property Tax. 

In  the end,  this is strictly a political decision.  There are no demands placed on Long Beach to grant this request.  The FAA has no interest in whether this moves forward or not, as long as LGB is not interfering with interstate commerce within the boundaries of our ordinance. 

The initial study completed in November 2013 done by Frasca & Associates (you can find it under LBNF Hot Topics) clearly states that this appears to be a "airline special facility" rather than a general airport improvement since the demand seems to be a function of Jet Blue's strategic plans.  They also recommend that if the decision is to move forward that JB be required to pay not only for the facility, but the O&M costs of $850K annually as well.

We'll share our position on the economics of it all next time!
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Mike Vaccaro link
8/27/2015 12:56:14 pm

Those on the City Council that want a greater presence of our airport and airport noise, and using it as a port of entry should remember.

The people that are directly effected by the airport noise etc have a presence and are willing to use it to support a vote to unseat those that are not with our interests of peace and quiet and sustained home values. Please never forget the value of quid pro quo. We need your help now and someday you will need ours. What goes around comes around.

We are just asking the whole city to support our right to a beautiful quiet neighborhood.

The airport has done fine for all these years and have served the uses of "our" community. There is no reason to make this airport an international hub for the use of all the citizens of LA and Orange counties.

Remember: QUID PRO QUO

karen emmett
12/1/2015 08:29:08 pm

I am in agreement with the comments above. Long Beach is a city that feels like a town, one of the best reasons to live here.
Council members, DO NOT allow this expansion of the airport, noise pollution, traffic pollution, AIR pollution to destroy our neighborhood, our city. We deal with the occasional noise from the military air craft as well as the domestic flights the last thing that is needed is more.There are enough large airports in this area already. LAX is a mere 20-25 minutes away, as well as John Wayne. Ontario Airport expanded and is a financial failure. I ask you please listen to the people that live nearby, not Jet Blue or any other big business. Money is not the bottom line but making safe, quiet, successful neighborhoods is the key to creating a place for people to live a productive life.


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