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• • The Airport Land Use Plan gives the Commission prevue for review of all new projects within an identified land use area. If the Commission finds a project incompatible with the ALUP, the City Council would have to overrule the Commission's decision with a 4/5 majority vote. Director of Community Development Hanson Hom commented that one positive side to an expanded land use boundary is that it acknowledges that the airport has an impact on a larger area of the community. He suggested that a key point will be what kinds of new policies the Commission proposes with the new ALUP. In response to Mayor Young's inquiry as to who makes up the Land Use Commission, staff replied that it consists of two individuals appointed by the Airport Manager, two representatives appointed by the Alameda County Mayors Conference, two members of the County Board of Supervisors, and one individual representing the general public who is appointed by the other six members. Staff will find out who the specific members are and report back to the Committee. Staff will also review any policies the Commission drafts and will report back to the Committee. Council Member Stephens asked what has prompted the shift in the land use boundaries. Staff replied that airport sensitivity has changed in communities since the 1980's. In the City's comments, staff will ask for more information as to how the new boundaries were designed. The City will likely have more questions when this information is provided. 3. Continued Discussion Regarding Appointment of Citizen Representative to the Noise Forum Five individuals have submitted applications for this appointment. Mayor Young suggested the applicants be interviewed by an Ad Hoc Sub - Committee. Council Members Santos and Stephens volunteered to be the Ad Hoc members. Staff will arrange appointments with the applicants, and a recommendation from the Ad Hoc Sub - Committee will be brought back to the full Committee in time for appointment by the full Council prior to the Noise Forum's July meeting. 4. Update on Airport Noise Insulation Program and Discussion Regarding Selection Process for Consultant Firm Chief Building Official William Schock gave a status report on the Airport Noise Insulation Program (ANIP). Requests for Qualifications were sent out to 13 interested firms. The deadline for submissions is April 25. Staff has recommended a panel made up of City staff, an airport representative and a citizen representative interview the most qualified candidates. The aforementioned Ad Hoc members will provide staff with a recommendation for the citizen representative on the interview panel. Mayor Young asked that the Committee be provided with regular reports as the ANIP gets underway. She also asked that the Committee be kept informed of all community meetings for the ANIP.