The Gull's Call - Oct/Nov/Dec 2024

Open Paid Position for Airport Noise Group by John Hamilton

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LASS (CITIZENS LEAGUE FOR AIRPORT SAFETY AND Serenity) represents the owners of approximately 3000 homes within Harbor Bay Isle. CLASS is concerned, and actively works to mitigate, the adverse impacts of noise and safety on the community from operations at Oakland Airport. There are approximately 15,000 residents of Bay Farm and only about half are residents of the Community of Harbor Bay Isle (CHBI). The homes not within CHBI are closer to the main South field runway flight path and are more directly impacted by Oakland Airport operations. The paid position that CLASS has available would be focused on obtaining a significant Bay Farm Island wide membership to bolster community support for Oakland Airport to be more responsive to the needs of the 15,000 residents of Bay Farm Island. Participation in various meetings with airport staff and various HOA community groups would also be involved. CLASS feels that this would be an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated person looking for a roughly 1/2-time job with no commute. Excellent communication skills, the ability to utilize social media effectively, and maintain the CLASS website would be key factors in one's success. A technical understanding of noise, aircraft operations, and the FAA would be a real plus. This would be an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual whom seeks an opportunity to make a difference in people's lives from an environmental impact perspective. An essential building block for a future in that ever-growing movement. If you feel that you're the right one for this kind of work - send an email to info@CLASSalameda.com to receive consideration with "OPEN POSITION" in the subject line. Additional details of the job requirements can be found at CLASSalameda.com. Now for the update on the Oakland Airport expansion. It appears that October may be the timeframe for the Final Environment Impact Review (FEIR) to be released. Until then we all await without full clarity as to the details of the airport expansion plans. We know that doubling the number of passengers in the next 20 years will mean The more people that call and complain, the more responsive the airport will be. Let ’ s work together to reduce airport noise. This is your opportunity to improve your quality of life in Harbor Bay. www.classalameda.com • info@classalameda.com

more planes, noise, pollution, and increased safety concerns. Today during busy times there is a plane using the South field runway every 2 minutes. More planes will only mean that during congested periods more planes will be diverted to use the North field and fly over BFI homes. More South field usage will mean more runway maintenance needed and thus more planes spilling over the construction quiet hour period and departing from the North field over BFI homes. Be sure to send an email to your city council members regarding your concerns. In addition, take a look at the CLASSalameda.com website and make sure that you post your noise complaints. Far too few residents complain and thus the FAA response is that the citizens don't have any concerns with the airport activity, noise, and pollution. Be sure to consider volunteering for CLASS at info@ CLASSalameda.com. We could surely use help with our website and HOA communication.

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