COUNCIL TO MULL AIRPORT GROWTH POLICY.Byline: Susan Abram Staff Writer BURBANK - A formal policy that would help guide officials on the future of growth at Burbank Airport will be crafted if the City Council approves the proposal at its meeting tonight. The comprehensive airport policy combines the results of recent studies, municipal codes regarding land-use rights, and community input. Its findings will be placed in the hands of voters in a future election. ``It's a process of moving forward,'' said Burbank City Manager Robert ``Bud'' Ovrom. ``There have been lessons learned. Whatever comes out as a result of the process will be placed before the voters.'' Up until now, the City Council has been distracted dis·tract·ed adj. 1. Having the attention diverted. 2. Suffering conflicting emotions; distraught. dis·tract by two hurdles: the passage last year of the voter-approved Measure A, which placed a cap and curfew curfew [O.Fr.,=cover fire], originally a signal, such as the ringing of a bell, to damp the fire, extinguish all lights in the dwelling, and retire for the night. The custom originated as a precaution against fires and was common throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. on flights and growth, and the Transportation Security Administration's call for beefed up security at all national airports after last year's terrorist attacks. The council won a court challenge of Measure A, claiming it was unconstitutional unconstitutional adj. referring to a statute, governmental conduct, court decision or private contract (such as a covenant which purports to limit transfer of real property only to Caucasians) which violate one or more provisions of the U. S. Constitution. . A Burbank resident has appealed the ruling. And as a result of the TSA's mandated security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security , the council also passed an emergency ordinance A law, statute, or regulation enacted by a Municipal Corporation. An ordinance is a law passed by a municipal government. A municipality, such as a city, town, village, or borough, is a political subdivision of a state within which a municipal corporation has been that prevents airport expansion unless it is security-related. That emergency ordinance will expire expire /ex·pire/ (ek-spi´er) 1. to exhale. 2. to die. ex·pire v. 1. To breathe one's last breath; die. 2. To exhale. in 2004 and a clear policy will have to be in place before then, said Sue Georgino, the city's community development director. With no other distractions in sight, the council is ready to take an in- in- word element [L.], in, within, or into. in- word element [L.], not. in- 1 or il- or im- or ir- pref. depth look at how proposed airport expansion for a new terminal might affect the community, both environmentally and economically, Georgino said. The policy will include recommendations compiled by a blue-ribbon committee that concluded at that any decision for expansion at the airport will have to be placed in the hands of voters. The City Council is also being asked to approve a budget that will cover retaining experts on traffic, environmental reviews, economics and noise. ``We lack standards,'' Georgino said. ``This policy will include up-to- date codes and ordinances, and reflect issues including noise, traffic and pollution mitigation MITIGATION. To make less rigorous or penal. 2. Crimes are frequently committed under circumstances which are not justifiable nor excusable, yet they show that the offender has been greatly tempted; as, for example, when a starving man steals bread to satisfy measures. It will be used as a guide.'' IF YOU GO --The Burbank City Council meets at 6:30 tonight at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank. CAPTION(S): box Box: IF YOU GO (see text) |
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