ORDINANCE NO. 4296
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4168 AND DELETE CHAPTER 2.104 OF THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DISSOLVING
THE JET NOISE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Miresay eins to repe ordination and ollate hate one cite Concil with ther Beach Municipal Code,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Ordinance No. 4168 of the City of Huntington Beach is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 2. By virtue of the repeal of Ordinance No. 4168, Chapter 2.104 of the City of Huntington Beach Municipal Code is deleted.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2023.
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City Manager Assistant City Manager
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LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
HBMC 2.104
Chapter 2.104 JET NOISE
2.104.010 Established
There is hereby established the Jet Noise Commission ("JNC"). (4168-12/18)
2.104.020 Purpose
The purpose of the JNC shall be:
A. To continually monitor issues related to jet noise from commercial aviation traffic flying over the City.
B. To act as an advisory body to the City Council on matters pertaining to jet noise from commercial aviation traffic over the City of Huntington Beach:
C. To engage with neighboring cities, regulatory bodies, airlines, and staff regarding the impact of ait traffic activities on the quality of life in Huntington Beach. (4168-12/18) 2,104.030 Compesition
A. In addition to two City Council liaisons, the JNC shall consist of seven members-at-large recommended by the liaisons and appointed by a majority of City Council.
The term of office of the JNC members shall be four years. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Municipal Code, there shall be a two term limit on the number of consecutive terms a JNC member may serve. Members shall hold no paid office or employment in the City government while serving on such JNC. If the City Council determines that a member be retired, or otherwise no longer would like to serve; it may so order and appoint a successor for the unexpired term of office of such retired member:
Further, members shall be privileged to retire voluntarily from the JNC at any time, successors to be appointed in such cases for the unexpired terms of office, and also in the event of other occurring vacancies from whatever cause, by the City Council by a majority of votes. - Regular attendance at meetings is required of all members to enable the JNC to discharge its duties.
A member absent from three meetings in a fiscal year shall be deemed to have resigned from the JNC, and immediate notification shall be given to the Mayor and City Council of such vacancy. (4168-12/18)
2.104.04050 Secretary
A designee of the City Manager's office shall serve as secretary to the JNC without the power to vote, and shall keep permanent minutes of the JNC meetings. Roberts' Rules of Order (current edition) shall govern the procedure of the meetings of the JNC unless inconsistent with other provisions of this chapter. (4168-
2.104.050 Authority and Responsibilities
The JNC shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in matters related to commercial air traffic, including jet noise from commercial aviation traffic:
A. To study, interpret, and report to City Council on commercial aviation activities related to the City:
B. To perform other functions as directed by the City Council. (4168-12/18)
2.104.060 Meetings - Quorum
The JNC shall meet at such time and place as it may fix by resolution. All meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the JNC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. (4168 12/18)
2.104.070 Election of Officers
The JNC shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson at the regular January meeting.
Such officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected. The chairperson and vice chairperson may make and second motions and shall have a voice and vote in all proceedings. (4168-
2.104.080 Operating Policies
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the JNC shall conform to the operating policy for commissions as set forth in Chapter 2.100 of this Code. (4168-12/18)