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recommendations that had been created in 1997 when the group was first formed. Some of the recommendations have been accomplished, some are on-going and part of the Group's work plan, and some were found to be infeasible. Mr. Gallo did not attend the Committee meeting and was therefore not able to share his comments with the Committee. However, after reviewing the list and answering the Mayor's questions, the Committee was assured by City and Airport staff that the list was still in the review stage with the North Field Group, and the Group was planning to meet on Sept. 10 to do more review of the list. Committee Recommendations None 3. Report from North Field and South Field Study Groups and Aviation Stakeholders Advisory Committee Kathy Ornelas gave a report. Besides the above referenced Noise Abatement Options Review, the group learned that the FAA has decided to no longer pursue installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) on the North Field's 27L runway. They gave a few reasons for this, economic restraints being chief among them. The FAA budgets about $5 million annually for ILS installations around the country; yet one ILS installation alone can cast well more than $5 million. The ILS that had been intended for Oakland Airport has already been installed at another airport. Also, the FAA is beginning to focus more resources on developing satellite- based and Global Positioning Systems rather than fixed ground -based systems. The Port had written the FAA asking for a written explanation as to why the project had been halted; as yet they have not received a reply. The Mayor offered to write afollow-up letter asking for the same information, with copies going to our Congressional representatives. (see attachments) Relating to the South Field, a study has been commissioned to determine the noise impacts on San Leandro neighborhoods resulting from corporate and larger jets being required to depart from the South Field due to a 1976 settlement agreement the Airport has with Alameda communities. San Leandro South Field representatives want to know what noise events are occurring in San Leandro neighborhoods because of this preferential runway use agreement. Rob Forrester, Airside Operations Manager for the Airport, introduced himself to the Committee and described the staffing reorganization at the Airport. With the retirement of North Field Manager Larry Berlin, the Airport has eliminated that position. Instead, as is the case with the South Field, the North Field will now be supervised by a Superintendent who reports directly to the Airside Operations Manager. Regarding the Aviation Stakeholders Committee, the most important item to report is that the Port has shelved any plans for a third terminal at the airport and for a parking garage due to downturns in the economy. (see attached correspondence from the Port's Executive Director) Committee Recommendations None 2