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Noise Abatement Committee

View Current Noise Abatement Committee Agenda

Mission Statement: The Noise Abatement Committee shall endeavor to maintain a healthful and livable environment by the abatement of excessive airport and aircraft noise, and:
A. Gather and provide information, advise, and recommend to the community and City Council on related technical and political developments.
B. Maintain a constructive dialogue with groups who may influence airport/aircraft noise.
C. Serve as a channel for public opinion and actions influencing airport/aircraft noise.
D. Cooperate with other cities and groups in their efforts to reduce airport/aircraft noise.

Membership: The committee consists of five members and a City Council representative. The City Council shall appoint members and non-voting members for a three-year term. Interested applicants must state their qualifications on a city application form. Members serve without compensation. Qualifications for All City/District Committees: All persons interested in serving on any committee shall submit to the City Clerk/District Secretary a written request for appointment containing such information about their background and qualifications as they deem appropriate. Members of all committees must be residents of the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District.

Meeting Dates, Time and Location: the second Thursday every other month at 7:00 p.m. in the Foster City Council Chambers Conference Room 620 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City. [Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.]

CB002194[1]
Got Airplane Noise?
To file aircraft noise complaint:

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Local Hotline
(650) 821-4736 or
Toll Free
(877) 206-8290
www.flyquietsfo.com
email: sfo.noise@flysfo.com

San Carlos Airport
7am – 9pm
(650) 573-3700 airport staff
9pm – 7am
(650) 573-2666 automated hotline

Download Airplane Noise Tracking Log 

What can I do?

1. Make yourself heard. If aircraft noise events go unreported no one knows there’s a problem.
2. Attend a Noise Abatement Committee meeting.
3. Attend the SFO/Community Roundtable www.sforoundtable.org
4. Read Vice Mayor John Kiramis’ Council Corner on Aircraft Noise

What information do I need for an aircraft noise complaint?

Must Haves
1.  Date and time of occurance
2.  Location of overflight (closest street address, intersection, landmark, etc.)

Optional
1.  Description of plane (large/small, airline name, paint colors, model, etc.)
2.  Altitude - Does it look normal, too low, too high?
3.  Note anything unusual or other noteworthy details

For more information contact: 
NAC Staff Liaison
Shannon Templin
610 Foster City Boulevard
Foster City, CA 94404
Phone: (650) 286-3253
Fax: (650) 286-2553
Email: stemplin@fostercity.org