CC - Item 3C - Supporting the Development of a Regional Airport System for SoCal •
RESOLUTION NO. 99-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL
AIRPORT SYSTEM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, access to commercial and cargo aviation opportunities is important to economic vitality
and job creation throughout the region; and
WHEREAS,aviation demand within the entire region is forecast to exceed 157 million air passengers
per year and 8.9 million tons of air cargo per year by 2020; and .
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Department of Airports has initiated a revision of the Masterplan for
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that advocates expansion of its passenger activity from 60 million
air passengers per year to an expected 98 million per year and its cargo activity from its current 1.7 million tons
per year to an expected 4.2 million tons per year; and
WHEREAS, airport officials estimate that the expansion of LAX to accommodate the proposed level
of aviation activity would cost as much as 12 billion dollars, and would necessitate the expenditure of billions
of dollars more to lessen its impact on the ground transportation system; and
WHEREAS,the proposed expansion,given LAX's location in the built-out, intensely congested west
side of the South Coast Air Basin where its contribution to air pollution is greatest, appears to be a high-cost,
high-impact approach to meeting the region's need for added aviation capacity; and
WHEREAS, there are at least nine other developing or existing commercial airports in Southern
California, several of which are located in areas expected to experience the greatest growth in population and
employment over the next 20 years, while the LAX area is expected to experience the region's least growth;
and
WHEREAS, developing airport capacity in areas of high growth and lower infrastructure costs rather
than concentrating airport development at LAX may be an environmentally superior, lower cost, and more
equitable strategy for serving future growth in air commerce in Southern California; and
WHEREAS,the development of airport resources in the high-growth areas of the region will lead to
a more equitable distribution ofjobs and opportunities for economic growth, while reducing the burden on the
regional transportation system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT SCAG affirms its policy to encourage the
development of aviation facilities in areas experiencing growth in demand, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Cities and Counties of Southern California,
working through the Southern California Association of Governments and its Aviation Task Force, shall
prepare a long-range Regional Airport Plan for Southern California that includes one or more fully-developed
alternatives that distribute the growth in airline passenger and cargo operations among the region's commercial
aviation facilities, with full consideration given to both freight and passenger ground access, and the economic
and environmental opportunities and impacts associated with each alternative.
DONE, THIS 13th DAY OF APRIL, 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST: COUNCIL AGENDA
APR 1 S 1999
CITY CLERK ITEM No.--ZEC. C
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April 1, 1999 •
SCAG General Assembly Delegates
Dear Delegate to the SCAG General Assembly:
Attached is a resolution directing SCAG to examine the development of a regional airport system for
the entire SCAG Region. Similar resolutions have been adopted by the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, San Bernardino Associated Governments, Western Riverside Council of Governments,
March Joint Powers Authority and cities and counties throughout the SCAG Region.
A Regional Airport System is crucial to the future economic vitality and adequacy of aviation service
in the high-growth areas of Southern California. The former March,George and Norton Air Force Bases
in the Inland Counties, and aviation facilities in other high-growth areas, offer significant aviation
capacity, better access to aviation facilities, and potential economic benefits to the Region's growth
centers. Unfortunately, the current Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) does not recognize this
potential. Instead,the RTP focuses growth in both passenger and cargo aviation at an expanded LAX
despite exorbitant costs,excessive impacts on neighboring communities, and opportunities lost to other
parts of the region.
We believe that a regional airport alternative could more equitably distribute the benefits and burdens
of meeting the region's aviation needs. It would avoid devoting billions of dollars of transportation
funds to improving and building new highways and constructing new rail systems to reach an airport far
removed from the bulk of the region's growth. It would avoid further impacts to communities that have
already borne a disproportionate share of aviation impacts. It would avoid dumping tons of air pollutants
into the atmosphere at the worst possible spot in the air basin. In short, we are seeking a fair alternative
to consider fair funding; fair impacts; and fair economic benefits.
This resolution calls for SCAG staff to provide the technical and environmental analysis to support the
elected leadership of the region in making the best choice for our future. By working together we can
provide the needed aviation capacity to support the growth and quality of life of this great region. Tne
SCAG General Assembly is April 8, 1999 in Monrovia, C.A. This resolution in support of planning for
a Regional Airport System is on the agenda. We urge a representative of all SCAG members to attend
and support this resolution.
Sincerely, _
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Su rvis r Kathy A. Davis / .;7cilme ter Jack Van Haaster Su isor James Venable
County of San Bernardino City of Murrieta County of Riverside
President, SANBAG Chair, RCTC Chair. WRCOG