HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3417 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 3417
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
TRANSFER OF ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(ONT)
TO LOCAL CONTROL
WHEREAS, local control of airports in Southem California has been shown to be
conducive to development of successful regional airports because the airport sponsor has a
vested interest in the airport making the greatest contribution to its economy.
WHEREAS, local control of ONT will help ensure that all of Southern California will
have sufficient airport capacity to meet the long-term demand for air travel in the region.
WHEREAS,on January 7,2011,the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
called on Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to shift control of ONT — as well as the
responsibility and risk that comes with that control—to another entity so LAWA can focus more
of its energy on modemizing Los Angeles International Airport
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2010, the Mance for a Regional Solution to Airport
Congestion (ARSAC) urged the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners to transfer
ONT airport management decisions to the local Ontario area in pursuit of a regional airport
system that can better address ONT patronage decline and regional service demands.
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2010, the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Regional Council enacted a resolution recommending the transfer
of ONT to local control as being in the best interests of Los Angeles and the Southern
California region. SCAG further staffed that under local control, ONT can recover from the
economic downturn of the past several years while positioning itself for long-term growth,
consistent with the reorganization of air traffic contemplated in SCAG's Regional
Transportation Plan.
WHEREAS, after transfer to local control, ONT can operate on the same basis as
airports in Burbank, Orange County, Long Beach and Palm Springs as low-0ost secondary
airports under local control.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Jacinto hereby supports the transfer of ONT to local control in furtherance of airport
regionalization and the region's economy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council requests the cities of Los Angeles and
Ontario commit the necessary resources and effort to affect the transfer of ONT to local
control at the earliest possible date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,the City Clerk shall communicate this action of the
City Council to the Mayors of Los Angeles and Ontario, the Acting Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration, and state and federal elected representatives.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on
the a day of March, 2012 by the following vote:
Ayes: Bartel, Di Memmo, Ledezma, Miller
Nays: None
Absent: Kotyuk
Abstain: None
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San Jacinto
Scott Miller,Vice Vayor
ATTEST:
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Richard Miller, City Clerk