HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 13-7390 RESOLUTION NO. 13 -7390
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY IN
SUPPORT OF THE TRANSFER OF ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(ONT) TO LOCAL CONTROL
WHEREAS, local control of airports in Southern 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; and,
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; and,
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 modernizing Los Angeles International Airport; and,
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2010, the Alliance 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; and,
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 stated 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; and,
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 -cost secondary
airports under local control.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOWNEY DOES HERE HEREBY SUPPORT THE TRANSFER OF ONTARIO AIRPORT 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.
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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.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8 day of January, 20 3.
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MARIO A. GUERRA, Mayor
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ADRIA M. JIMENE , CM
CITY CLERK
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of January 2013, by the
following vote, to wit: ..--.
AYES: Council Members: Brossmer, Marquez, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Guerra
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
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City Clerk