HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2012-04RESOLUTION NO. 2012-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR IN
SUPPORTING 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.
WHEREAS, local control of ONT will help ensure that all of Southern California
will have sufficient airport capacity to meet the long -terra 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 modernizing Los Angeles International Airport.
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.
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.
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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 17he City Council of the City of Diamond Bar supports the transfer of
ONT to local control in furtherance of airport regionalization and the region's economy.
SECTION 2. 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.
SECTION 3. 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 this 7th day of February, 2012.
n Chang, or
I, Tommye A. Cribbins, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, California, at its adjourned
regular meeting held on the 7th day of February, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Everett, Tye, MPT/Tanaka,
M/Chang
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT; COUNCILMEMBERS: Herrera
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
T mmye A, 'Cribbir �s, City Clerk
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