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RESOLUTION NO. 98-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ORANGE
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND DESIGNATING
A BOARD MEMBER AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE
FOR THE CITY OF COSTA MESA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, under Public Law 100-526, the Defense Authorization amendments
and Base Closure and Realignment Act, EI Toro Marine Corps Air Station ("MCAS")
will cease operations as a military base by 1999; and
WHEREAS, the County of Orange ("County") has been designated as the local
Redevelopment Authority ("LRA") by the Office of Economic Adjustment, and the LRA
has adopted a Community Reuse Plan ("CRP") for EI Toro MCAS which calls for
conversion of the base to a commercial airport; and
WHEREAS, the air passenger and air cargo needs of the County can be
satisfied by implementation of the CRP which includes the operation of EI Toro and
John Wayne Airport as a dual airport system; and
WHEREAS, the County voters have approved a commercial aviation reuse of EI
Toro; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa participation in the reuse planning process
as a member of the Orange County Regional Airport Authority ("OCRAA") is
conditioned upon and limited to informational activities to educate, but not persuade,
the LRA and electorate on the CRP and alternatives; and
WHEREAS, no public funds of the City of Costa Mesa shall be contributed to
OCRAA unless approved by a resolution of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa participation in OCRAA will serve to protect
the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and lands;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa does hereby
resolve as follows:
Approves and directs the Mayor to execute the OCRAA Joint Exercise of
Powers Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
this reference; provided, however, that such approval and membership of the
City of Costa Mesa in OCRAA is subject to the express condition and limitation
that the expenditure of public funds or the utilization of City of Costa Mesa
officers and employees, in their official capacities as paid employees, shall not
be for unlawful electorial advocacy as defined in Stanson v. Mott, 17 Cal.3d
206, and Miller v. Miller, 87 Cal.App.3d 762.
Designates and appoints Council Member Heather Somers as the OCRAA
Board Member and Mayor Pro Tem Gary Monahan as the alternative
representative on the OCRAA Board for the City of Costa Mesa.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of November 98.
Mayor of the City of C esa
ATTEST:
Deputy City lerk of the City of Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, MARY T. ELLIOTT, Deputy City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council
of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing
Resolution No. 98-94 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City
Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 2"d day of November, 1998.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 3'd day of November, 1998.
Deputy ity Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of
the Cit ouncil of the City of Costa Mesa
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ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL
AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS
AGREEMENT
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This Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (Agreement) between the Members
of the Qrange County Regional Airport Authority (Authority) is made and entered into
on of hovA"" , 1998.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Department of Defense has determined to close the United
States Marine Corps Station at EI Toro (EI Toro) effective July 1, 1999.
WHEREAS, EI Toro consists of 4,700 acres, has been improved with two (2)
10,000 foot runways and two 8,000 foot runways, and is surrounded by an 18,000
acre "no home zone" which protects existing and proposed residential properties from
the noise generated by military jet attack aircraft.
WHEREAS, the County of Orange (County) has been designated the Local
Redevelopment Authority (LRA) by the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), and the
LRA has adopted a Community Reuse Plan (CRP) for EI Toro which calls for
conversion of the base to a commercial airport.
WHEREAS, the County's economy is based on trade, tourism and technology
and these industries cannot prosper without adequate air passenger and air cargo
service.
WHEREAS, the current and future air passenger and air cargo needs of the
County far exceeds the present or potential capacity of John Wayne Airport (JWA).
WHEREAS, the air passenger and air cargo needs of the County can be
satisfied by implementation of the CRP which includes the operation of EI Toro and
JWA as a dual airport system.
WHEREAS, the County has operated JWA in a manner sensitive to the interests
and concerns of nearby residents. The commercial operations at JWA have
increased threefold in the past seventeen (17) years with significant reduction in
noise impact during that period.
WHEREAS, a commercial aviation reuse of EI Toro will result in a noise impact
footprint that is one third the size of the existing noise buffer zone which was designed
to protect residents from noise generated by military jet aircraft which is three (3) to
four (4) times louder than commercial jets.
WHEREAS, the County voters have approved twice a commercial aviation reuse
of EI Toro in recognition of the economic benefits to the County as a whole and the
importance of converting EI Toro to a reuse which will benefit all County residents.
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WHEREAS, the Authority is committed to the implementation of a commercial
aviation reuse of EI Toro consistent with the decisions of the County voters and the
LRA with proper planning to protect the quality of life for South County residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
contained herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows:
I.
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Agreement, the following words shall mean as follows:
A "Act" shall mean Public Law 100-526, the Defense Authorization
Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act, contained in 10
U.S.C. Section 2687.
B. "Agreement" shall mean this Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
C. "Authority" shall mean the Orange County Regional Airport Authority.
D. "Board" shall mean the governing body of the Authority.
E. "Board Member" shall mean any person serving as the representative
of a Member or Ex -Officio Member on the Board.
F. "CAC" shall mean Citizens Advisory Council.
G. "CEQA" shall mean the California Environmental Quality Act, contained
in the California Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et. seq. and
implementing guidelines adopted by the Office of Planning and
Research.
H. "CRP" shall mean the Community Reuse Plan for the reuse of EI Toro
subsequent to its closure as a military installation, as approved by the
Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) on December 11, 1996 consistent
with the stated objectives and purposes of the LRA, and submitted to the
Department of Navy approval and implementation in accordance with
applicable Federal statutes and regulations.
"EI Toro" shall mean the United States Marine Corps Air Station at EI
Toro.
J. "ETRPA" shall mean EI Toro Reuse Planning Authority.
K. "Ex -Officio Member" shall mean a person or entity invited to participate
by the Board, pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement but who does not
have the right to vote in any action by the Board or share in any
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distribution of Authority revenue or assets, and does not constitute part of
the quorum of the Board required to transact Authority business, but has
the right to receive notice of all Board meetings and copies of all written
material provided to Board Members, and debate matters before the
Board.
L. "Fiscal Year" means July 1st up to and including the following June
30th.
M. "JWA" shall mean the John Wayne Airport facility.
N. "LRA" shall mean the Local Redevelopment Authority.
O. "Master Plan" shall mean an airport master plan adopted by the LRA.
P. "Member" shall mean as set forth in Section 5.1 of this Agreement.
Q. "NEPA" shall mean the National Environmental Policy Act, contained in
42 U.S.C. Section 4321 et seq.
II.
CREATION OF THE AUTHORITY
The Authority is a public entity separate from its Members formed pursuant to
the provisions of this Agreement, and Chapter 5, of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
Government Code, beginning with Section 6500.
Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this Agreement and after any
amendment, the Authority shall cause a notice of such . Agreement or
amendment to be prepared and filed with the office of the California Secretary
of State containing the information required by Government Code Section
6503.5.
Within ten (10) days after the effective date of this Agreement or any
amendment, the Authority shall file any statement of information or document
required to be filed pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section
53051 or other statute.
III.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
The purpose of the Authority is to participate in the EI Toro Reuse Planning
Process with the primary objective of assisting the LRA in the adoption and
implementation of the CRP and a Master Plan for EI Toro. To achieve this
objective the Authority intends, at a minimum, to engage in the following
activities:
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A Disseminate information about the EI Toro reuse planning process,
including the need for and benefits of a commercial aviation reuse, and
the ways the constituents of each Member can participate in the process.
B. Attain an active role in the EI Toro Reuse Planning Process and make
recommendations to the CAC and the LRA relative to the proposed
Master Plan, the proposed dual airport system, the non -aviation uses
proposed in the CRP, the ETRPA non -aviation plan proposal and the
appropriate interim civilian uses of EI Toro.
C. Discuss the CRP, the proposed Master Plan, and other aspects of the
reuse process with local, state and federal officials.
D. Retain experts in various disciplines to advise Members, the general
public and officials involved in the reuse process, about aspects of the
CRP, the Master Plan and other relevant topics.
IV.
POWERS
4.1 General Powers
The Authority shall have the power in its own name to exercise any and all
common powers of its Members reasonably related to the purposes of the
Authority, including but not limited to the powers to:
A Monitor and provide input to the LRA in the development of the Master
Plan;
B. Seek funding from any available source, including appropriate grants or
loans under any available federal, state, local and private programs for
assistance in achieving the objectives of the Authority;
C. Contract for the services of airport planners, economists, traffic
engineers, real estate consultants, and other experts;
D. Make and enter into any other contracts;
E. Receive gifts, contributions and donations of property, funds, services
and other forms of financial or other assistance from any persons, firms,
corporations and governmental entities;
F. Sue and be sued in its own name;
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G. Appear before any federal, state or local legislative or administrative
body to testify or present evidence relevant to the EI Toro Reuse
Planning Process;
H. Adopt rules, regulations, policies, by-laws and procedures governing the
operation of the Authority;
I. Exercise all other powers not specifically mentioned but common to
Members, and authorized by Government Code Section 6508.
General Procedures
A Financial.
1. Annual Budget:
The Board shall adopt an annual budget for the ensuing fiscal
year, by approval of the representatives of not less than two-thirds
(2/3) of the Members, pursuant to procedures established by the
Board.
2. Accounts:
All funds will be placed in object accounts and receipt, transfer, or
disbursement of such funds shall be accounted for in accordance
with the generally accepted accounting principles applicable to
governmental entities, with strict accountability of all funds. All
revenues, expenditures and status of bank accounts and
investments shall be reported to the Board on a monthly basis,
pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
3. Expenditures Within Approved Annual Budget:
All expenditures within the limitations of the approved annual
budget shall be made upon approval of the Executive Director in
accordance with the rules, policies and procedures adopted by
the Board. No expenditures in excess of those budgeted shall be
made without the approval of an amended annual budget by not
less than two-thirds (2/3) of the Members.
4. Operating Funds:
The Executive Director shall report to the Board, on or before May
15th of each fiscal year, the funding commitments made to the
Authority by Members and other private or public agencies.
Members shall notify the Executive Director, prior to May 1st of
each year, of the funds, if any, to be contributed to the Authority
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during the upcoming fiscal year. In no event shall any Member be
required to fund Authority activities, or make any funding
commitment to the Authority during the term of this Agreement.
5. Contributions and Advances:
Members may, but shall not be requested or required to make
contributions or advances of funds to the Authority in addition to
those for operating funds for the purposes set forth in this
Agreement, or may provide the Authority with personnel,
equipment or property in lieu of, or in addition to, such
contributions or advances of funds.
Ex -Officio Members also may contribute funds or in -lieu goods
and services to the Authority for any operating or capital fund
purposes.
6. Liabilities:
The debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall be the
debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority alone, and not the
Members or Ex -Officio Members, unless expressly provided to the
contrary in this Agreement. However, a Member or Members may
separately contract for, or assume responsibility for specific
debts, liabilities or obligations of the Authority, as authorized by
Government Code Section 6508.1.
7. Hold Harmless and Indemnification:
Where the Authority, Members, agents, officers or employees of
the Authority or Member(s) are found liable for injuries to persons
or property based on acts or omissions occurring during the
performance of their duties or responsibilities in furtherance of the
objectives of the Authority or on behalf of the Authority, the liability
of each Member(s) not directly responsible for the act or omission
shall be limited to one hundred dollars ($100.00). The Member(s)
directly responsible for the acts or omissions shall defend,
indemnify and hold the Authority and all other Member(s)
harmless from any and all liability arising out of the act or
omission occurring during the performance of their duties or
responsibilities. In no event, however, shall the indemnification of
an agent, officer, employee or former employee of the Authority or
Member(s) exceed that provided in Government Code Section
825, et. seq..
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B. Manner of Exercise:
For purposes of Government Code Section 6509, the manner of
exercising the power of this Authority shall be restricted to the manner of
exercising the powers of its designated Member, the City of Anaheim.
C. Member Action:
Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, any action of a Member
required or authorized in this Agreement shall be by Resolution or
Minute Order of the governing body of such Member.
D. Withdrawal:
Any Member may withdraw from the Authority at any time, for any reason,
by giving written notice to the Board of its intention to do so one hundred
and twenty (120) days prior to a regular meeting of the Board.
Withdrawal of a Member, however, shall not relieve that Member of its
proportionate share of any debts or other liabilities incurred by the
Authority prior to the effective date of the withdrawal, and withdrawal shall
result in the forfeiture of all rights and claims of that Member to any
repayment of contributions or advances or other distribution of funds or
property after withdrawal, including distribution in the event of termination
of the Authority.
E. Termination of Authority:
1. Causes
The Authority shall terminate, and its assets, if any, distributed in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, upon the
majority vote of the Members.
2. Distribution of Funds and Property
In the event of termination of the Authority, any remaining funds,
property or other assets of the Authority, following discharge of all
debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority, shall be
distributed to the Members in proportion to that Member's
contributions to the operating expense of the Authority during the
preceding fiscal year.
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V.
ORGANIZATION
5.1 Members
The Members of the Authority shall be the Members described in Section 6.8 of
this Agreement, and any City in the County which subsequently executes this
Agreement until such time as the Member withdraws;
5.2 Ex -Officio Members
The Board, upon the approval by the two thirds (2/3) of the Members, may
appoint Ex -Officio Members, to represent a spectrum of other public and private
entities interested in the EI Toro Reuse Plan Process including, but not limited
to, the following:
A Any other federal department or agency with jurisdiction over the closure
and re -use of military facilities or installations.
B. Southern California Association of Governments and its Aviation and
Airport Committee.
C. California Military Base Reuse Task Force, Office of Planning and
Research or other State agency, department or committee authorized by
Government Code Section 65040.1, 65070, 65088 or otherwise to assist
in the re -use of closed military facilities in California.
D. Orange County Transportation Authority and other Transportation
Agencies.
E. Regional Planning Organizations.
F. California Community Colleges and Universities.
G. Local School Districts.
H. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and other Aviation - Related
Organizations.
I. Building Industry and Development Organizations.
J. Major Landowners.
K. Community Associations.
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5.3 Board
A Composition.
1. The Board shall consist of the following:
(i) One representative of each Member; and
(ii) One representative of each Ex -Officio Member.
2. All representatives of Members on the Board shall be current
Members of the governing body of such Member, appointed by
official action of the governing body.
3. Each Member shall appoint an alternate representative, by official
action of the governing body. The alternate representative may be
a current member of the governing body of such Member, or a
resident of the governing body's jurisdiction.
4. An Ex -Officio Member may designate its representative and
alternate representatives in any manner, subject to approval by
the Board after receipt of written notice of designation.
B. Compensation and Expense Reimbursement.
1. All representatives of Members and Ex -Officio Members on the
Board shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed
for reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred by such
representatives in the conduct of the business of the Authority, as
budgeted funds permit.
C. Voting/Required Vote.
1. General
(i) All actions of the Board shall be by vote of the
representatives of a majority of the Members present and
voting, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
2. Amendment
(i) General:
Any amendment to this Agreement shall require the
approval of not less than three-fourths (3/4) of all Members,
in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.1, except as
otherwise provided therein.
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(ii) Conformance to Changed Law:
Any amendment to this Agreement be necessary to
conform to changed requirements of State or Federal law
shall require the approval of a majority of all Members, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 6.1f of this
Agreement.
(iii) Annual distribution to Members and Operating Funds:
Any amendment to change the provisions of this
Agreement relative to the contribution of operating
expenses or distribution of funds on termination shall
require the approval of all Members.
(iv) Expulsion:
A Party may be expelled from the Authority upon approval of
not less than three-fourths (3/4) of the Members.
(v) Annual Budget:
Adoption of an Annual Budget shall require the approval of
two-thirds (2/3) of the Members.
3. Proxy and Absentee Votes
Representatives of Members may not cast proxy or absentee
votes.
4. Abstentions
Representatives of Members shall vote on all matters presented
to the Board for action unless an abstention is approved by
unanimous vote of all other representatives of Members then
present and voting, or is approved by an opinion of legal counsel
that a Member or its representative has a prohibited conflict of
interest, incompatibility of office or other legal basis for voting
disqualification.
D. Fair Political Reform Act.
The representatives of Members and Ex -Officio Members on the Board,
shall be considered "public officials" within the meaning of the Fair
Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended, and its regulations; for
purposes of financial disclosure, conflict of interest and other
requirements of such Act and regulations, subject to a contrary opinion
or written advice of the Fair Political Reform Commission.
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E. Levine Act.
The representatives of Members and Ex -Officio Members on the Board,
are 'officials" within the meaning of Government Code Section 84308 et
seq., commonly known as the "Levine Act," and subject to the restrictions
of such act on the acceptance, solicitation or direction of contributions.
F. Principal Office.
The principal office of the Authority shall be established within the County
by the Board and may be changed from time to time in the same manner
as originally established.
G. Meetings.
1. Time and Place:
The Board shall meet at the principal office of the Authority, or at
such other place designated by the Board if notice is provided in
the manner of notice of an adjourned meeting under the Ralph M.
Brown Act, contained in Government Code Section 54950 et. seq..
The time and place of regular meetings of the Board shall be
designated by Resolution adopted by the Board, a copy of which
shall be furnished to each Member.
2. Call and Conduct:
All regular, adjourned and special meetings of the Board shall be
called and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the
Ralph M. Brown Act, and all other applicable legislation regulating
the conduct of meetings of the legislative body of a local public
agency.
H. Quorum:
Representatives of a majority of the Members shall constitute the
quorum of the Board required to conduct the business of the Authority.
Rules:
The Board may adopt from time to time rules and regulations for the
conduct of the Board and the affairs of the Authority consistent with this
Agreement and all other applicable laws.
J. Minutes:
The Secretary of the Authority shall cause minutes of all regular,
adjourned regular and special meetings of the Board to be drafted and
mailed to each Member and Ex -Officio Member five days prior to the next
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regularly scheduled meeting. Upon approval by the Board at a regularly
called meeting thereafter, such minutes shall become a part of the
official public records of the Authority.
5.4 Officers
A Chair and Vice -Chair:
The Board shall select a Chair and Vice -Chair from the representatives
of Members.
B. Secretary:
The Board shall appoint a Secretary from the representatives of
Members, agents, officers, or employees of a Member.
C. Treasurer and Auditor:
The Board shall appoint an agent, officer or employee of the Authority or
an officer or employee of a Member to hold the offices of Treasurer and
Auditor for the Authority. Such offices may be held by separate agents,
officers or employees or may be combined and held by one such agent,
officer or employee, as provided by the Board. Such person(s) shall
possess the powers and duties of, and shall perform all Treasurer and
Auditor functions for the Authority, including those required or authorized
by Government Code Sections 6505, 6505.5, and 6505.6.
D. Executive Director:
The Board shall appoint an Executive Director, which appointment shall
require the approval of a majority of the Members. The Executive Director
may be an agent, officer or employee of a Member, and shall have full
authority and responsibility to implement the purposes and objectives of
the Authority, subject only to the general authority of the Board.
E. Terms:
The Chair, Vice -Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor shall hold all
offices for a period of one fiscal year, concurrent with the Authority's fiscal
year, and thereafter until their successor is selected and qualified. The
appointment of such persons by the Board shall be evidence that the
position of an agent, officer, or employee of the Authority is compatible
with those of an agent, officer, or employee of any Member.
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F. Additional Officers:
The Board may appoint any additional officers deemed necessary or
desirable. Such additional officers also may be officers or employees of
a Member, Ex -Officio Member or the Authority.
5.5 Bonding Requirements
The officers or persons designated to have charge of, handle, or have access
to any funds or property of the Authority shall be designated and empowered by
the Board. The Board may required the officer(s) to file a bond with the Authority
in an amount established by the Board.
5.6 Status of Officers and Employees
All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemption from laws,
ordinances and rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers' compensation, and
other benefits which apply to the activity of agents, officers or employees of the
Authority when performing their respective functions within the territorial limits
of a Member shall apply to them to the same degree and extent while engaged
in the performance of any of their functions and duties under the provisions of
this Agreement and Chapter 5 of Title 1 of Division 7 of the Government Code,
commencing with Section 6500.
VI.
MISCELLANEOUS
6.1 Amendments
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, amendments may be
approved by a majority of the Board.
6.2 Notice
Any notice required to be given or delivered by any provision of this Agreement
shall be deposited in any United States Post Office, registered or certified,
postage prepaid, addressed to the Member(s) and Ex -Officio Member(s), and
shall be deemed to have been received by the Member(s) or Ex -Officio
Member(s) to whom the same is addressed at the expiration of seventy-two
(72) hours thereafter.
6.3 Arbitration
Any controversy or claim between any Members, or between any Member(s) of
the Authority, in respect to the Authority's operations, or to any claims, disputes,
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demands, difference, controversies, or misunderstandings arising under, out
of, or in relation to this Agreement, except for cross complaints, counterclaims
or third -party complaints for comparative equitable indemnity filed by non -
Parties, shall be submitted to and determined by arbitration. To the extent not
inconsistent herewith, the general rules of the American Arbitration Association
shall apply. The Member desiring to initiate arbitration shall give notice of its
intention to arbitrate to every other Member and the Authority. Such notice shall
designate as "respondents" such other Members as the initiating Member
intends to have bound by any award made therein. Any Member not so
designated but which desires to join in the arbitration may, within ten (10) days
of service upon it of such notice, file a response indicating its intention to join in
and to be bound by the results of the arbitration, and further designating any
other Members it wishes to name as respondent. Within twenty (20) days of
the service of the initial demand for arbitration, the American Arbitration
Association, (AAA), shall submit simultaneously to the initiator and to all
Members named as respondents or filing a response therein, an identical list
of names and persons chosen from the AAA National Panel of Arbitrators which
persons shall be to the extent possible, persons first in the field of airport
operations, commercial, air passenger and freight service and surface
transportation as well as public law. Each Member to a dispute shall have
seven (7) days from the mailing date in which to cross off any names indicating
the order of his or her preference, and return the list to the AAA. If a Member
does not return the list within such time period, all persons named therein
shall be deemed acceptable. From among the persons who have been
approved on both lists, in accordance with the designated order of mutual
preference, the AAA shall invite the acceptance of an arbitrator to serve. If the
Members fail to agree upon one of the persons named, the acceptable
arbitrator is unable to act, or if for any other reason the appointment cannot be
made from the submitted list, the AAA shall have the power to make the
appointment of the arbitrator form other members of the panel without the
submission of any additional list. No discovery shall be permitted except by
order of the arbitrator.
The award of the arbitrator shall be conclusive, and entered as judgment in
accordance with the provisions of Title 9 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil
Procedure_
6.4 successors
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of any
successor of a Member or Ex -Officio Member, subject to the provisions of
Section 6.5 of this Agreement.
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6.5 Assignment and Delegation
The Members and Ex -Officio Members shall not assign any rights or delegate
any duties under this Agreement without the unanimous written consent of all
other Members.
6.6 Code Section References
All various code section references are to the various codes of the State of
California, unless stated otherwise.
6.7 Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, all of which
together shall constitute a single agreement, and each of which shall be an
original for all purposes.
6.8 Execution
The legislative bodies of the Members each have authorized execution of this
Agreement, as evidenced by the respective signatures attested below.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITYOF Co 5?a IM E St)
a municipal corporation
C ityAttorney Mayor
ATTEST:
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CityClerk
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