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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12112012 - C.99RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE 2012 Annual Report submitted by the Aviation Advisory Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: None BACKGROUND: On June 18, 2002, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2002/377, which requires that each regular and ongoing board, commission, or committee shall annually report to the Board of Supervisors on its activities, accomplishments, membership attendance, required training/certification (if any), and proposed work plan or objectives for the following year, on the second Tuesday in December. The attached report fulfills this requirement for the Aviation Advisory Committee. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: None CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not Applicable APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 12/11/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 646-5722 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: December 11, 2012 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 99 To:Board of Supervisors From:Keith Freitas, Airports Date:December 11, 2012 Contra Costa County Subject:2012 REPORT FROM BOARD ADVISORY BODY ATTACHMENTS AAC 2012 Annual Report Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee 2012 Annual Report to Board of Supervisors Advisory Board Meeting Time/Location: 10:00 AM on the 2nd Thursday of every month at either Buchanan Field or Byron Airport. Advisory Body Chair: Mike Bruno Airport Staff: Keith Freitas/Beth Lee Activities  Monthly review of noise statistics, operations report and airport development projects.  Discussions of airport projects to disseminate information and solicit input from members and public.  Discussions of issues facing the airports and airport community.  Input to the Airport Director, Airport Committee and Board of Supervisors on issues affecting the County’s airports and surrounding communities.  Participation in a number of community outreach efforts such as t he Community- Buchanan Field Partnership Program.  Quarterly review of the airports YTD and EOY forecast financial reports.  Annual review of input on the Part 150 Noise Mitigation recommendations. Accomplishments  Met and reviewed with City of Concord with satisfactory agreement, the appropriate zoning of airport land in their Development Revision to the City Of Concord’s General Plan.  Reviewed amended changes and recommended adoption by Airport Committee of the new Minimum Standards, Development Facility Use & Lease Policies document.  Reviewed, discussed and recommended approval to the Airport Committee of Airport Staffs suggested uses of Mariposa Community Benefit Fund for Byron Airport.  Met and Reviewed Patriots Jet Team/Jet Hanger from Byron Airport and discussed their future development plans being forwarded to ALUC.  Elected New Committee Officers: Michael Bruno – Chair, Tom Weber – Vice Chair and Dave Pfeiffer – Secretary.  Reviewed and discussed with Staff Buchanan Field Security project and Access Card Issuance.  Reviewed with Staff Buchanan Field Runway 01L/19R Overlay and Reconstruction project.  Reviewed and discussed with Staff the Whispertrack Website proposal with recommendation not to pursue as financially unviable.  Through Tenant Recognition Program recognized: Buchanan Field – Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagle Program Byron Airport – Bay Area Skydiving Attendance/Representation  AAC is composed of members representing each of the supervisorial districts, the cities of Concord and Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley Community College, the Airport Business Association and 2 at-large positions for a total of 11. All positions are filled.  2 new members were appointed in 2012 due to term expirations: District lll: Ronald Reagan At-Large I: Ed Young  Quorums are achieved at all meetings with good participation from members.  The AAC is a diverse group of aviation professionals, retired executives, consultants and educators. There is a balanced mix of pilots and non-pilots.  Several committee members are also involved in other county and city advisory bodies, committees and commissions. Training/Certification  Committee members have attended county level training for advisory committee members.  New members have been advised to participate in computer based and county training when it is held next. Proposed Objectives for 2013  Continue to review opportunity for establishing Foreign Trade Zone at Byron Airport.  Continue to review Part 139 Certification requirements along with associated expenses and make recommendations.  Continue to work with City of Concord and ALUC regarding zoning changes that would affect Buchanan Field.  Monitor Naval Weapons Station development plans and potential aviation impacts.  Continue to review security plans at both airports.  Continue to pursue improvements to the public observation area at Buchanan Field.  Continue to pursue community outreach efforts at both airports.  Continue reviews of airport financials.  Continue regular discussions with Airport Staff on airport development, projects and issues to disseminate information and offer recommendations and comment.  Continue to be an open front door to the public on airport matters.