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Council discussed the possibilities of the most advantageous notification procedures available; and, stated that if there is inadequate notice of airplane noise to the expected 1,200 new residents of the proposed Lido Development there would be a growing constituency to eliminate general aviation from the County. Councilman Greenalch stated he was in favor of an avigation easement if 1 ega 1. City Attorney Schricker advised that an avigation easement is not a noise abatement measure: it is a grant of easement to fly airplanes. Jerry Stimple, Industrial Road, Redwood City, pilot, advised that avigation easements already exist in Redwood Shores, citing the one by the Hotel Sofitel. Mr. Stimple also described how the San Carlos Airport was used for emergency relief during the aftermath of the 1989 earthquake. Yvonne Souza, Red Oak Way, Redwood City, studying to be a pilot, spoke in favor of the avigation easement and invited Council to join her in a bird's eye view of the area in question. Justin Hook, Spring Street, Redwood City, asked Council to do what it could to help San Carlos Airport and eliminate complaints regarding noise. Don Landen, North El Camino Real, San Mateo, pilot, stated that CC&Rs are not read and don't solve the notification problem. Mr. Landen described the vital nature of the San Carlos Airport in providing needed medical services through Airlife Line and Air Angels. Jay White, Lorna Road, San Carlos, President of the California Pilots Association, advised that counties cannot enforce CC&Rs but can enforce an avigation easement because it would be a right deeded to the County. Mr. White stated he believed there was a nexus that Mr. Schricker sought: the San Carlos Airport was part of the national transportation system. In response to Council questions, Mr. White advised that the County would establish the wording of the easement and that avigation easements are commonplace. Gary Petersen, San Carlos Airport Manager, advised that there are avigation easements at Centrum and Oracle in Redwood Shores. In response to Council questions, Mr. Petersen stated that average times for air traffic from San Carlos Airport was not available, but most traffic was on weekends. In response to questions from City Attorney Schricker, Mr. Petersen advised the County had not asked for an easement. Melvin Kerwin, Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, pilot, spoke in favor of an avigation easement. In response to City Attorney Schricker's question regarding holding the City harmless, Mr. Kerwin stated it wasn't necessary as the City would not be sued. Regular Meeting Minutes June 21, 1993 MINUTE BOOK NO. 51 Page 1 Page No. 445 ..