GO INSIDE – take elevator at north end of the building to 2nd floor – turn right to the end of the hall
PARK FREE out front in the spaces closest to Woodley Avenue
(Public comments are heard after Council discussion of each agenda item.)
VAN NUYS AIRPORT CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
September 4, 2018 Agenda: 7:00 p.m.
VAN NUYS FLYAWAY
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
7610 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
CALL TO ORDER CHAIR ELLIOT SANDERS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF August 7, 2018
- STAFF REPORTS
- Flora Margheritis, Airport Manager
- Christian Moreno, Chief of Airport Operations
- Diana Sanchez, Director of Public and Community Relations
- Len Krugler, Environmental Specialist
- Lt. Dennis Lau, Officer-in-Charge, Airport Police
- BOAC Agenda Items Concerning VNY Discussion/Action
- REPORT FROM THE CHAIR
- Committee Assignments
- REPORT FROM THE WORKING GROUPS
- Membership John Parker, Chairperson
- PUBLIC COMMENT NON-AGENDA ITEMS Discussion
- NEW BUSINESS
- Election of Officer Discussion/Action
- FAA realignment program Metroplex impact on southerly VNY departure procedures, SID HARYS THREE (RNAV), Waypoints, “PPRRY”, departures over Sepulveda Basin, Public impacts. Discussion Only
- LAWA/CAC Guided Technical Tour of VNY Discussion/Action
- OLD BUSINESS
- EMERGENCY ITEMS SINCE POSTING OF AGENDA Discussion/Action
- ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS COMMENTS – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
- ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING: October 2, 2018
VAN NUYS FLYAWAY
2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
7610 Woodley Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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Congressman Sherman Opposes FAA Plans to Change Flight Routes Over Valley Schools and Homes
Aug 22, 2018
Press Release
Sherman Oaks, CA Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced opposition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)s proposed changes to flight routes out of Hollywood Burbank Airport that would increase noise over many schools and residential neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley.
I am opposed to any changes that will increase aviation noise over schools and residential neighborhoods in the San Fernando Valley, Sherman said. We should be reducing the frequency and intensity of aviation noise on our community.
Sherman sent a letter to the FAA requesting that they demonstrate why this change is necessary, complete the strongest possible environmental review, and allow for a public comment period before deciding on any changes.
The FAA needs to hear from the Valley before they make it impossible for Valley residents to hear themselves think.
The FAA has informed me that they may make changes without first informing the public, and listening to public input. That is outrageous. The FAA appears to be moving full steam ahead without regard for either the opposition coming from the management of Hollywood Burbank Airport, or the community.
The Valley deserves a full environmental impact study comparing current flight routes to any other proposals under consideration, as well as a transparent public comment period allowing residents to express their concerns.
Sherman has also invited the Acting FAA Administrator to the San Fernando Valley to meet with Members of Congress and community leaders to see the impact on the community directly and identify ways to reduce aviation noise in the San Fernando Valley.
Sherman has been a longtime advocate for additional measures to reduce aviation noise and improve air quality in the San Fernando Valley, including phasing out noisier aircraft and establishing mandatory flight curfews.
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Fed Up With Helicopter Noise?
Helicopters are always buzzing around Encino, Sherman Oaks and Tarzana
TO REPORT VNY AIRCRAFT NOISE:
To report helicopter noise over Los Angeles County
http:http://heli-noise-la.com/
To report Van Nuys Airport (VNY) helicopter and aircraft noise
http: http://webtrak.bksv.com/vny/
Los Angeles Area Helicopter Noise Coalition (LAAHNC) web page
http://lahelicopternoise.org//
Contact the following Valley Councilmembers and report Van Nuys Airport noise problems:
Councilmember Paul Koretz CD 5, 818-971-3088
Councilmember Paul Krekorian CD 2, 213-485-3391
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield CD 3, 818-756-8848
Councilmember Mitch Englander CD 12, 818-886-5210
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez CD 7, 213-473-7007
Councilmember David Ryu CD 4, 818-728-9924
Councilmember Nury Martinez CD 6, (818) 778-4999
Email your comments to:
Councilmember Nury Martinez CD 6 councilmember.martinez@lacity.org
Councilmember Paul Krekorian councilmember.Krekorian@lacity.org
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez councilmember.Rodriguez@lacity.org
Councilmember Bob Blumenfield councilmember.blumenfield@lacity.org
Councilman Mitchell Englander councilmember.englander@lacity.org
Councilmember David Ryu david.ryu@lacity.org
Councilman Paul Koretz paul.koretz@lacity.org
Also cc:
Van Nuys Airport Interim Manager, Flora Margheritis, C.M.
Mayor Garcetti mayor@lacity.org