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• • • John Manuel said he and those neighbors he surveyed on Neptune Drive do not approve of an avigation easement for the insulation program. He suggested that the goal for interior noise levels after insulation should be 45 dB SEL as opposed to 45 • dB CNEL. • Francois Gallo said that NAACSL members will not sign an avigation easement. He does not believe that the insulation measures in the program meet FAA approved standards. He would like the City to look at other noise mitigation measures beyond insulation. . • Harold Perez said the airport should be doing more to contain their noise. They should restrict flights over homes and times of operations, and place limits on FedEx. • Lou Filipovich talked about the history of fuel dumping in years past and his concern that the insulation program be inclusive the entire community. He asked if the City has ever filed anything with the Port of Oakland regarding FAA Section 109. • Claire Brunk discussed health care concerns and the history of having a noise monitor placed in her yard. • Mery Rocha asked questions regarding the criteria for the homes that will be insulated. • Report from Committee Members and Staff on the International Airport Noise Symposium. S • Committee Members Young and Grant and staff member Omelas reported on information gathered at the Airport Noise Symposium earlier in the month in San Diego. • Committee Member Young discussed the Chicago O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. She said she intends to discuss the organization of the Oakland Airport/Community Noise Management Forum at the next Forum meeting and the possibility of a new structure for the Forum. At the Noise Symposium she spoke with • an executive from FedEx in an effort to get the company and community to work together toward solutions to the noise problems from FedEx. • Committee Member Grant spoke of the benefits of the Symposium. She observed the mix of airline, government and community attendees and the interaction within the . group toward the similar goal of finding solutions to noise problems. • K. Ornelas reported on information shared at the Symposium regarding FAA Noise Abatement Policy goals and the FAA's rulemaking process set to begin soon to establish Stage 4 standards for the aircraft industry. • Public Comments • Francois Gallo mentioned that helicopter noise continues to be a problem. He said that there are two applications before the Alameda County Land Use Commission requesting approvals for private helicopter landing sites. He believes the City of San Leandro should oppose those approvals to prevent increases of private aviation noise impacts on neighboring communities. He observed that the airport's Noise Management Program brochure for pilots cautions helicopter pilots to avoid hotels and neighborhoods. He is concerned that, with the increase in the number of hotels