Meeting on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - noon, Metro Center Auditorium, 101 8th St., Oakland. RAPC is concerned with a regional perspective on airports in the Bay Area, including small "general aviation" airports like Hayward. It is composed primarily of appointees from the Association of Bay Area Governments, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. It meets quarterly, and additionally as needed. For information contact Doug Kimsey, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (dkimsey [AT] mtc.ca.gov).
The City of Berkeley Appeals to TV Stations to Reduce "News" Helicopters Noise (Dec. 8, 2011)
At its meeting Dec. 6 the Berkeley City Council voted to send a letter to local TV stations requesting greater consideration of the noise impacts of helicopters on residents. See story.
Recent Meetings and News
Alameda County Airport Land Use Commission
Special meeting, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Alameda County Offices, Public Hearing Room, 224 West Winton Ave., Hayward. This meeting is devoted to public comment on its draft land-use plan for the Hayward Airport. The commission is responsible for establishing a land-use compatibility plan for the area surrounding each airport in the county, and reviewing proposals for development within those areas. The commission has no authority over development within airports. For information on the Alameda County ALUC (agendas, etc.) contact Cindy Horvath, Alameda County Planning Dept., 670-6511, cindy.horvath [AT] acgov.org, or go to Agendas and Minutes. For general information see California Airport Land Use Commissions. (Regular monthly meetings are scheduled, but most are cancelled for lack of business.)
Hayward City Council Airport Committee
Special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2011, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 777 B Street. See Airport Committee agendas and minutes at the city's website. For additional information call the airport manager's office (293-8678).
Hayward City Planning Commission
Regular meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2010, 7 p.m., City Council chambers, City Hall, 777 B Street. The agenda included a hearing on the city's proposal to rezone most of the airport property to reflect existing and planned uses consistent with the Airport Master Plan approved in 2002. The City issued a revised "negative declaration" (that the rezoning action will not itself result in environmental impacts), dated Sept. 1, 2010. Deadline for written comments on the rezoning and the "negative declaration" was due Sept. 16. The city council was scheduled to take action on the rezoning at a meeting Oct. 26, 2010. See story on this website. For more information call the city planning division, 583-4202, or e-mail planner Arlynne Camire (arlynne.camire [AT] hayward-ca.gov).
Past News
The City of Livermore Votes to Limit Development of Its Airport (March 24, 2010)
The city council approved a resolution specifying that development will occur only if tangible evidence exists showing the need for it. In contrast, most airport owners, such as the City of Hayward, follow a "predict and provide" approach to airport development. With this approach, development invites increases in air traffic as well as new uses. See story.
More Private Jet Hangars to Be Built (Jan. 20, 2004)
The Hayward City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 20, 2004 for a 50-year lease of 271,000 square feet of land at the airport. Two companies plan to build corporate jet hangars on the site. The lease will cost $60,000 per year. See report to city council.
FAA Hands Out Money for Airport Projects
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the airport $1.6 million to pay for various construction projects. The money will be used to widen a taxiway, upgrade runways, extend the entrance to runway 28L, and install traffic indicators. The total cost of these projects is expected to be $1.9 million. Construction is scheduled to begin February 2003.
Noise Wall Construction to Start in March (Feb. 2002)
Construction of a masonry wall to reduce aircraft noise in the direction of San Lorenzo residents should begin in March. The City of Hayward signed the construction contract Feb. 19, 2002. The sound barrier is included in the current airport master plan. It was originally a low priority, scheduled for construction in 5 to 10 years. The wall was given a higher priority following complaints that noise mitigation is not a serious matter for the airport.
Final Environmental Impact Analysis on Revised Airport Master Plan (Feb. 2002)
The final combined EIR and federal environmental assessment was released Feb. 20, 2002. It contains changes and direct responses to written criticisms on the draft report. The final report has revised or supplemental analyses of noise and toxic air emissions. To see a copy, call the airport manager, Brent Shiner, 293-8678. A presentation before the Hayward Planning Commission is scheduled for Thursday Feb. 28, 2002.
Construction of Corporate Jet Hangars (July 2001)
Trajen Flight Support, a tenant of the airport, wants to build hangar space for corporate jets. The City claims that these new hangars would merely "meet demand," when common sense says they will attract corporate jets to the airport. The proposal was heard at a meeting of the City Council Airport Committee April 26 on short (three-day) notice, and will be heard by the City Council on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at 8 p.m.
Revised Airport Master Plan (April 2000)
The draft airport master plan (AMP) was released shortly before an April 27, 2000 meeting of the public panel formed to comment on the AMP. The airport plans to accomodate more helicopter and corporate jet activity. Copies of the plan are available from the airport.
A lawsuit filed October 14, 1999 challenged the City's rezoning of more than 10 acres of airport property fronting on Hesperian Blvd. in order to accomodate a Home Depot facility. The suit asked the court to order the City to prepare a report on the environmental impacts of a massive Home Depot store on the site. A settlement was reached in May 2000, according to which the City will conduct an analysis of the cumulative impacts of future development along Hesperian Boulevard between Lewelling Boulevard and the I-92 crossover. This study will be incorporated into the environmental impact report prepared for the new airport master plan.
