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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12102013 - C.71RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE 2013 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 APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 12/10/2013 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 10, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C.71 To:Board of Supervisors From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director Date:December 10, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:2013 REPORT FROM BOARD ADVISORY BODY CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A ATTACHMENTS Aviation Advisory Committee 2013 Annual Report Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee 2013 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 and programs 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 the Community- Buchanan Field Partnership Program.  Quarterly review of the airports year to date and end of year forecast financial reports.  Annual review of input on the Part 150 Noise Mitigation recommendations. Accomplishments Discussed and advised on the following:  With completion of the new Byron Airport Jet Center, the Patriot Jet Foundation is working with County school districts to bring aerospace education together with math and science programs in the local school system  Completed Runway 19R/1L Reconstruction and Overlay (pavement) at Buchanan  Through the Tenant Recognition Program Recognized: Awards were given to the Mt. Diablo Pilot’s Association and the Experimental Aircraft Association for their 2,200+ hours of volunteer work in renovating the old, airport club house. Another Award was also given to Sterling Aviation, for outstanding Line Services  Completed hangar/building inspections for all facilities at the Byron Airport  Received a $122,000 FAA Grant to do infrastructure analysis at the Byron Airport  Implemented procedures to quickly inform BOS whenever a significant incident occurs at either of the County’s Airports  Implemented procedures to designate the Airport Director’s Office as the single point of contact for dissemination of Emergency Information regarding Airport incidents  The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office is using the Byron Airport office as a work station; this helps the Sheriff and provides an additional airport security presence  Completed pavement, crack sealing on the East ramp at Buchanan Airport  As of December 2013, all Airport debt will have been completely paid off. The BOS had earlier approved a transfer of $204,000 of retained earnings to the airport emergency reserve fund and another $60,000 will go to the emergency fund, from this year’s airport retained earnings  To facilitate economic development, county airport hangar tenants were given a CPI waiver effective April 1st. which could be extended to a maximum of (2) more years subject to a fair market rental valuation assessment after each year 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. One position is open due to the April 11th, resignation of David Pfeiffer, representing District V.  Elected new Committee Officers: Michael Bruno – Chair, Tom Weber – Vice Chair and M. Ed Young – Secretary  No new members were appointed in 2013 due to term expirations: Reappointed: Keith McMahon, representing City of Concord Mike Bruno, representing CCC Airport Business Association Janet Kaiser, representing Diablo Valley College  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 2014  Continue to oversee and advise on the progress with the east ramp hangar improvement project.  Continue to review and advise on the Sanitation District’s proposal to put a sustainable farm at the approach end of runway 14.  Continue to work with staff to enhance opportunities for economic development  Monitor Naval Weapons Station development plans and potential aviation impacts.  Continue to review and advise on the infrastructure analysis of the Byron Airport  Continue to review and advise on the best way to utilize the funds provided by the Mariposa project.  Continue to pursue community outreach efforts at both airports.  Continue reviews of airport financials as well as noise statistics and overall operations  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.  Continue to work with community members relative to noise concerns or problem.