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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS E' ...... Contra
FROM: Mark DeSaulnier, Supervisor District IV - -
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DATE: July 19, 2006
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SUBJECT: COUNTY AIRPORTS ..........
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION: As Buchanan Field and Byron Airport are important to the
current and future transportation needs of Contra Costa County, the Board of
Supervisors hereby adopts a position of encouraging business development at,
and improvement of, these vital facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: The Director of Airports for Contra Costa County shall
report to the Office of the County Administrator on policy matters related to the
County's airports, while continuing to work in the Department of Public Works for
administration, fiscal, personnel support services and day to day operations.
RECOMMENDATION: The Director of Airports shall have the authority to conduct
day-to-day business for Contra Costa County's airports, including, but not limited
to, proffering recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on hangar leases and
managing the operations and maintenance of the County's airports.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the County Administrator's Office to work with the
Director of Airports to research and evaluate the most effective methods of
streamlining County policies and processes in order to promote greater
development at our County's airports. Direct these departments to report back on
their findings to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Director of Airports to actively market business
opportunities at Buchanan Field and Byron Airport and report to the Airport Ad
Hoc Sub-committee on progress, as well as, current issues, projects and fiscal
conditions.
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BACKGROUND: Buchanan Field and Byron Airport have a significant amount of
real property that could be developed for aviation and aviation—related needs.
Such needs are not currently being met.
Where appropriate, development of empty parcels of property would provide
additional revenue to both the County General Fund and the Airport Enterprise
Fund. The airport receives no funding from the General Fund. Increased taxes
and fees collected from development would provide the county with an additional
revenue stream.
The unique needs and requirements of airport property management requires
more streamlined decision making authority particularly since the airport already
funds its own operations through the Airport Enterprise Fund. Having the Director
of Airports report to the County Administrator's Office on policy issues would
provide the necessary checks and balances and streamline the development of
Buchanan Field and Byron properties.
Buchanan Field and Byron Airport properties offers significant development
opportunities for both aviation and non-aviation businesses, as well as
undeveloped parcels in the area surrounding the airport. These properties should
be marketed by the County to encourage construction.
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ADDENDUM to D.2
July 25, 2006
On this day, the Board of Supervisors considered approving recommendations to improve
operational efficiency and economic viability of the County airports.
Supervisor DeSaulnier noted that this item is intended to focus on the importance of
airports working more directly with the County Administrator's Office and with the
Board of Supervisors. He added that there is also universal respect for Public Works staff
and the airports' staff.
The Chair called for public comment. The following people spoke:
Dianne Cole, Friends of Concord Airport, suggested that related language should
be reviewed for clarity to avoid future confusion;
Keith McMahon, Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, said that the President
and CEO of the Concord Chamber of Commerce support this Board Order,
excepting that the airport should report to the County. He commented that the
nature of the Concord Airport has changed over the years from mainly
recreational flying to a more business-oriented airport, and he noted that larger
airports typically report to the Board through Joint Powers of Agreements (JPAs),
Boards, or Commissions. He also submitted written comments to the Board;
David Evans, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, noted that currently there
are at least six Buchanan Field projects approved but not begun because of
administrative hold-ups. He said he believes the proposed steps could help
streamline the processes;
David Dolten, AAC and Concord Chamber, stated support of the
recommendations;
Russell Roe, Martinez resident, commended Supervisor DeSaulnier for his
continued support of and follow-through for the airport. He expressed concern
about changing the reporting structure, noting that routine matters have always
gone through Public Works, and stating that extra reporting could just be creating
extra government.
Supervisor Piepho noted that the fourth recommendation on the Board Order is to have a
review of the issues and a report back to the Board in 90 days. She said she believes the
concerns of the speakers could be addressed as part of that process.
Supervisor DeSaulnier said he does think there is an opportunity for streamlining, but
noted his preference that airport management report directly to the County
Administrator's Office. He said the airport is a very high profile facility and thinks there
should be a more transparent process.
ADDENDUM to D.2
July 25, 2006
Page 2 of 2
Supervisor Uilkema requested that the issue of hangar leases be reviewed to evaluate the
pros and cons of the process, and the findings be discussed in the report scheduled to
come back to the Board.
John Cullen, County Administrator, clarified, referring to the second Recommendation
on the Board Order, that administration, fiscal,personnel support services and other day
to day operations matters would still be addressed by working with the Public Works
Department.
Supervisor DeSaulnier said yes. The Supervisor suggested the language in second
paragraph of the Board Order be amended to read: "The Director of Airports for Contra
Costa County shall report directly to the Office of the County Administrator, ram
Chair Gioia noted that airports create policy issues that can go way beyond Public Works,
especially when you begin to consider how airports fit in with community needs.
By a unanimous vote with none absent, the Board of Supervisors took the following
action:
DIRECTED the County Administrator's Office to work with the Director of Airports to
research and evaluate the most effective methods of streamlining County policies and
processes in order to promote greater development at our County's airports; and
DIRECTED that these departments return to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days to
report on their findings.
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ..
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DATE: May 2,2006 "'a' County
suBJECr: County Airports
sPECIFIC REQUrisr(S)OR RECOM)11;-VDATravtst&BncseaOG-ND AND JLSnRCAnON'
RECOMMENDATION:As Buchanan field is important to the current and future
transportation needs of Contra Costa County,the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts a position
of encouraging business development at,and improvement of,this vital facility.
RECOMMENDATION:The Director of Airports for Contra Costa County shall report directly
to the Office of County Administrator,rather than to the Department of Public Works,on all
matters concerning and related to the County's airports.
RECOMMENDATION:The Director of Airports shall have the authority to conduct day-today
business for Contra Costa County's airports,including,but not limited to,executing hangar
)cases and managing the operations and maintenance of the County's airports.
RECOMMENDATION:Direct the Chief Administrator's Office to work with the Director of
Airports to research and evaluate the most effective methods of streamlining County policies and
processes in order to promote greater development at our County's airports. Direct these
departments to report back on their findings to the Board of Supervisors within 90 days.
RECOMMEN DATION:Direct the Director of Airports to actively market business
opportunities at Buchanan Field Airport.
FISCAL IMPACT:None.
BACKGROUND:Buchanan Field Airport has a significant amount of real property that could
be developed for aviation and aviation-related needs. Such needs are not currently being met.
Development of empty parcels of property would provide additional revenue to both the County
General Fund and the Airport Enterprise Fund. The airport receives no funding from the General
Fund. Increased taxes and fees collected from development would provide the county with an
additional revenue stream.
Currently,the Director of Airports is required to obtain Board of Supervisors approval for even
the most minor of items,such as for shade hangar month-to-month leases of approximately$160
per month. This is both an inefficient use of the Board of Supervisors'and Director of Airports'
time,but also causes an unnecessary delay in obtaining lease revenue.
The unique needs and requirements of airport property management require a department of its
owv,particularly since the airport already funds its own operations through the Airport
Enterprise Fund. having the Director of Airports report directly to the County Administrator
would provide:the necessary checks and balances while eliminating the unnecessary involvement
of other departments and streamline the development of Buchanan Field and Byron properties.
Buchanan Field offers significant development opportunities for both aviation and non-aAation
businesses,as well as undeveloped parcels in the area surrounding the airport. These properties
should be marketed by the County to encourage construction.
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