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J\HNUTES Page 14 City of San Leandro City Council and San Leandro Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting-November 15, 2004 Mr. J ermanis indicated that, based on a concern expressed by Councilmember Santos regarding the exclusion of the South Field Study Group, he contacted Steve Grossman of the Port. Mr. Grosslnan informed Mr. J ermanis that it was always the intent of the Port to n1aintain both the North and South Field research groups, and there would be no problem in adding language in the agreelnent to reflect that intent. Councilmember Grant asked whether the Port would be open to considering minor changes to the agreement at this stage. Mr. J ern1anis indicated that the attorneys for the City and the Port have spent several sessions discussing the language in the agreement. Ms. Ornelas suggested that striking the word "information" as suggested by Councilmember Nardine could be accon1plished. She noted that it was the FAA's idea to add the second ILS to Runway 27 Left, and presun1ably it would not have recommended it if it was not safe to do so. Councilnlen1ber Grant asked why the representative from the FAA stated at the Committee meeting that the second ILS was problen1atic. Ms. Ornelas noted that it would depend on how the second ILS is used, and the intent of the agreement is to work closely with the FAA and the North Field Research Group to identify the best and safest use for the second ILS. Counciln1en1ber Santos commented that at the last Airport Committee Ineeting, the FAA stated it will not move the ILS fronl 27 Right. If the Council returns this item to the COll1111ittee for further refinement, the City will not receive the benefits provided by the Port in the addendum. Councilmelnber Santos noted that the following language will be added to the addendmn: "The Port shall continue the South Field Research Group and will continue to work in good faith with the Cities of San Leandro and Alameda to address the noise issues that result fronl the South Field operations." Councihnen1ber Glaze requested clarification about moving the ILS from 27 Right. Mr. J ermanis clarified that the original agreement in 2000 called for the ILS to be moved from 27 Right to 27 Left, and the an1ended agreement states that the FAA and the Port will either detem1ine that it is feasible to install a second ILS at 27 Left, or do nothing. City AttoDley J aYlle WilliaIns stated that the 2000 Settlement Agreement requires the ILS to be moved fron1 27 Right to 27 Left. However, under federal law, the FAA preempts local jurisdictions. Ms. Williams noted that attelnpting to enforce the move of the ILS could be preelnpted by the FAA. Councilmelnber Glaze asked for the gist of the agreement. Mr. J ermanis stated that the ILS is located at 27 Right and will remain there. The City is agreeing with the Port to allow it to work with the FAA to explore the feasibility of adding a second ILS to runway 27 Left. Councilmember Glaze noted that the Port and FAA have a very cooperative agreement and expressed doubt that the two entities would act for the benefit of the City. Mr. J erm ani s stated he believes there is a good chance that they will install a second ILS at 27 Left since the FAA has offered to pay for it.