TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Carrie Tai, AICP, Community Development Director
George Gabriel, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Request to Discuss Comments on Los Angeles World Airports Proposed Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project at Los Angeles International Airport (Community Development Director Tai).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) proposed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the February 16, 2021, meeting, three City Councilmembers requested to discuss and agendize the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Project (ATMP) proposed by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
LAWA is proposing to implement airfield, terminal, and landside roadway improvements and consists of several primary elements. These include: 1) airfield improvements that would enhance operational management and safety within the north airfield, 2) new terminal facilities to upgrade passenger processing capabilities and enhance the passenger experience and 3) an improved system of roadways to better access the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and new facilities while reducing congestion. Staff has attached a PowerPoint presentation regarding the project that was presented to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (Attachment).
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared to inform the public and decision-makers about the environmental impacts of the proposed LAX ATMP. The deadline for comments on the draft EI...
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