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Mr. Martin Inderbitzen, 62 West Neal Street, stated he is a <br /> member of the Airport Committee and the only one not in favor of <br /> the recommendations. He urged Council to be vigilant and to <br /> encourage the committee to be aware of all the facts; he was <br /> frustrated at the way information was received. He suggested that <br /> a noise assessment study be conducted. He stated that a pilot <br /> training school to be located at the Livermore Airport was <br /> considered recently by the Airport Commission but he was told that <br /> it will not locate there now. He expressed concern that this <br /> might happen at a later time. <br /> <br /> Mr. Stu McGehee, 2958 Lethbridge Court, and member of the <br /> Airport Committee, stated he concurs with the committee's <br /> recommendations. Living in the area that is directly affected by <br /> the airport noise, he does not feel that a noise study is <br /> necessary. He stated there has been a lot of imput from the FAA <br />- and users of the airport and all are in agreement with the <br /> recommendations with the exception of Mr. Inderbitzen. He stated <br /> the 45 degree turn is safe and will eliminate 90% of the problems. <br /> He stated the Livermore Commission has recommended that the 45 <br /> degree turn not be approved. He stated this has been a two year <br /> battle and he urged Council to approve the recommendations in the <br /> report. He felt it would have been good for the Livermore and <br /> Pleasanton City Councils to consider this item together but that <br /> did not work out; the report will be presented to the City of <br /> Livermore at a later date. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Butler stated the committee has done a good job <br /> to come up with its recommendations; the runway extensions and the <br /> 45 degree take off will improve the situation. He stated he could <br /> support all the recommendations with the exception of the City of <br /> Pleasanton reconsidering the development of the twenty homes <br /> currently proposed east of the existing residential development <br /> (California Place). He feels this is different from the Staples <br /> Ranch. He stated that if there is to be a noise study done it <br /> will help Council to better understand the situation. He <br /> requested that the City of Livermore ask that this be put in <br /> place. <br /> <br /> Mr. McGehee stated he disagreed with having the twenty homes <br /> near the airport; it is not fair to the families who buy the <br /> homes. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer stated he felt a member of the Board of <br /> Supervisors, representing Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville, would <br /> be a better selection as a member on a regional airport advisory <br /> committee, rather than a member of LAFCO. <br /> <br /> Mr. McGehee stated he does not have a problem with this <br /> suggestion. <br /> <br /> Mr. Chris Haynam, 3035 Ferndale Court, and member of the <br /> Stoneridge Drive Citizens Review Committee, stated the proposed <br /> twenty homes are a transition and buffer for existing homes. He <br /> <br /> <br />