Negotiations between the city of Los Angeles and a newly formed Ontario International Airport Authority that could return the Inland airport to local control got an official go-ahead Tuesday.

The first update on the talks is due in 90 days.

Until recently, Los Angeles and its airport agency had shown little interest in selling the Inland airport to Ontario. That changed last week, when a city administrator recommended opening negotiations for a sale.

LOS ANGELES - A Los Angeles City Council subcommittee has agreed with a recommendation from its top city administrator on opening up discussions for transferring control of L.A./Ontario International Airport.

City Administrative Officer Miguel Santana spoke at a special Trade Commerce and Tourism meeting on Tuesday about his recent report said the airport's value still needs to be determined.

"Ultimately, the future value of the airport will be determined through negotiations," Santana said at Tuesday's meeting in Los Angeles City Hall.

ONTARIO - The case for local control of L.A./Ontario International Airport, and its economic importance to the region, will be heard at a special congressional hearing on Thursday at City Hall.

Los Angeles’ chief administrative officer is recommending that the city enter into negotiations over the potential sale of Ontario airport to the city of Ontario and/or other interested parties.