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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12092014 - C.62RECOMMENDATION(S): RECEIVE 2014 Annual Report submitted by the Aviation Advisory Committee. FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable. 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: Not applicable. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 12/09/2014 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) 681-4203 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 9, 2014 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy cc: C. 62 To:Board of Supervisors From:Keith Freitas, Airports Director Date:December 9, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:2014 REPORT FROM BOARD ADVISORY BODY ATTACHMENTS 2014 AAC Annual Report Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee 2014 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:  Mead & Hunt completed an extensive Infrastructure Study for the Byron Airport  Completed Runway and Taxi way re-striping at Buchanan  The Aviation Advisory Committee did not approve the CCCSD Sustainable Farm Project due to FAA airport regulations and possible bird strike concerns  The East Ramp Hanger Painting contract, was cancelled due to the County Public Works Department’s ambiguous specifications, which would have obligated the airport to pay an additional million dollars in change orders to do the work as originally specified  Through the Tenant Recognition Program Recognized: An award was 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  Implemented procedures to quickly inform BOS whenever a significant incident occurs at either of the County’s Airports  Completed pavement, crack sealing on the East ramp at Buchanan Airport  $60,000 will was transferred to the emergency reserve fund, from this fiscal year July 2013 – June 2014 airport retained earnings  To facilitate economic development, county airport hangar tenants were given another economic CPI waiver for this year  An E-payment system was installed and an Airport Marketing Video developed  To shorten re-leasing down-time in hanger rentals, the aircraft hanger waiting list application and guidelines were updated  Completed Triennial Advisory Review to Board of Supervisors 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. Due to last year’s realignment of Board of Supervisor districts Russell Roe now represents District V, and Roger Bass was newly appointed to represent District II. Ronald Reagan, was appointed to represent District III  Re-elected Committee Officers: Michael Bruno – Chair, Tom Weber – Vice Chair and M. Ed Young – Secretary  DeWitt Hodge was newly appointed to the Member At Large 2 position when Rich Spatz’s term expired in March 2014 Reappointed: Tom Weber, representing District IV 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  Some 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, however, verification of conformance is not tracked. Proposed Objectives for 2014  Continue to oversee and advise on the progress with the east ramp, hangar improvement project.  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 project priorities for the potential use of the Mariposa Community Benefit fund.  Continue to pursue community outreach efforts at both airports.  Continue review of airport budget and project/program priorities 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.