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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 06082015 - Airports Cte Agenda Pkt       AIRPORTS COMMITTEE June 8, 2015 10:30 A.M. 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Chair Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, Vice Chair Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee         1.Introductions   2. Review and Approve record of meeting for March 9, 2015 (Chair)   3.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).   4. Receive update from the Aviation Advisory Committee (Ronald Reagan, Aviation Advisory Committee Chair)   5. Byron General Plan Amendment (Department of Conservation and Development Staff, Review and Discuss)   6. Airfield Construction Projects Overview (Review and Discuss)   7. Airport Rates and Charges (Review and Discuss)   8. Airport Economic Development Incentive Program (Review and Discuss)   9. Airport Security Update (Review and Discuss)   10.The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2015.   11. Future Agenda Items   12.Adjourn   The Airports Committee will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Airports Committee meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 96 hours before the meeting. Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Airports Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord, during normal business hours. Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time. For Additional Information Contact: Keith Freitas, Committee Staff Phone (925) 681-4200, Fax (925) 646-5731 keith.freitas@airport.cccounty.us AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 2. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Approval of Minutes from March 9, 2015 Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: None Referral Update: None Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and Approve record of meeting for March 9, 2015 (Chair) Fiscal Impact (if any): Not Applicable Attachments March 9, 2015 Minutes AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 4. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Aviation Advisory Committee update Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Ronald Reagan, AAC Chair Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: None Referral Update: None Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Receive update from the Aviation Advisory Committee (Ronald Reagan, Aviation Advisory Committee Chair) Fiscal Impact (if any): Not Applicable Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 5. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Byron General Plan Amendment  Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Department of Conservation and Development Staff Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: The Airport Committee, at their September 24, 2012 meeting, directed Airports staff to schedule the use of the Mariposa Community Benefits Fund for the full Board of Supervisor’s consideration. On December 4, 2012, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Department of Conservation and Development to undertake a General Plan Amendment study for the Byron Airport. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, on December 4, 2012, authorized the use of a portion of the Mariposa Energy Project Community Benefits Fund to perform a General Plan Amendment Study for the Byron Airport. Referral Update: The Byron Airport (Airport) Master Plan, approved in 2005, identified a diversity of aviation and aviation-related land uses for the long term build-out of the Airport. To fully implement the Airport Master Plan, it is necessary to undertake a General Plan Amendment (GPA) process to provide consistency with and allow for the range of contemplated land uses. The GPA will require an environmental analysis of the proposed changes before the amendment can be considered for approval. This process will be performed by the Department of Conservation and Development working in collaboration with the Airports. The GPA and environmental processes could take up to twenty-four (24) months to complete, depending on findings during the environmental review component. The projected project cost range of $90,000 to $250,000 is contingent on the elements identified during the environmental review. The cost estimate does not include updating the Byron Chapter of the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, which may be required to be consistent with the GPA. Staff from the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD staff) prepared a work scope Staff from the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD staff) prepared a work scope for the Byron Airport General Plan Amendment (GPA) Study and the accompanying Byron Airport, P-1 Planned Unit District Zoning Text Amendment Study which incorporated comments received by Airports staff, the AAC, and Airport Committee.  On April 8, 2015, DCD staff initiated a Request for Proposals for the Byron Airport Development Program and CEQA Analysis. Prospective contractors were given a due date of 4:00 pm on May 8, 2015 to provide proposals. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Byron General Plan Amendment (Department of Conservation and Development Staff, Review and Discuss) This is a general discussion of the proposal process and responses received, project cost impacts, and anticipated project schedule. Fiscal Impact (if any): While the GPA is necessary to provide land use consistency with the approved Airport Master Plan, the GPA and related environmental review processes are not eligible for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding. The Mariposa Energy Project Community Benefits Fund (Mariposa Community Benefit Fund) was established to enhance and support the Byron Airport. Airports staff reviewed the proposed use of the Mariposa Community Benefit Fund for the Byron Airport with the Airport Committee, Aviation Advisory Committee, East County cities and community groups, and a pilots association. All comments provided on this matter were in support of using a portion of the Mariposa Community Benefit Fund for the Byron Airport GPA. As such, the Board of Supervisors approved use of up to $250,000 of the Mariposa Community Benefit Fund for the Byron Airport GPA. Any request for additional funding, if necessary, through Mariposa Energy Project Community Benefit Fund, will be brought back to the Airport Committee and Board of Supervisors at a later date. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 6. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Airfield Construction Projects Overview  Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Airport Staff Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) require airport sponsors to annually update and submit a five (5) year capital improvement plan for each airport (ACIP). To be eligible for FAA funding; projects on the ACIP must be consistent with the national priorities and identified in the airports’ master plan. Airports staff meets with our FAA Airports District Office staff each year to review the ACIP for both Buchanan Field and Byron Airports to ensure that the desired projects are consistent with the FAA national priorities and confirm anticipated timing for the proposed projects.  Referral Update: Continuation of discussion from March 9, 2015 Airport Committee meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Airfield Construction Projects Overview (Review and Discuss) This is a general discussion of anticipated near term airfield projects for each airport.  Fiscal Impact (if any): Some projects are eligible for FAA funding but are not a national priority and, as such, are anticipated to be implemented with Airport Enterprise funds. Local project funding, grant match or full project, will be included in the Airports’ budget for the fiscal year implementation is expected. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 7. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Airport Rates and Charges Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Airport Staff Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: None. Referral Update: None. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Airport Rates and Charges (Review and Discuss) The Airports Division will be updating their rates and charges to create a more comprehensive and accurate list for existing and prospective new tenants and businesses. Airports staff has analyzed rates and charges of comparable airports in our region to determine what, if any, adjustments should be considered to better attract tenants and businesses to our airports. The Economic Development Incentive Program (see agenda item 8) participants have also recommended changes to make our airports more competitive. The AAC has reviewed and discussed this item at their April and May 2015 meetings. This is a general discussion of the rates and charges process and prospective changes that may be brought to the Board of Supervisors for review and consideration. Fiscal Impact (if any): The updated rates and charges may have a financial impact on the Airport Enterprise Fund; staff will recommend changes that are financially achievable and offer an increased cost-benefit outcome. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 8. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Airport Economic Development Incentive Program Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Airport Staff Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: In 2014, Airports staff invited stakeholders to participate in an Economic Development Incentive Program process (EDIP) to identify priority projects and activities that would best position our airports to retain and attract tenants and businesses. The EDIP participants have been generally meeting on a monthly basis to develop and refine a top priority project and activity list for the airports. The Aviation Advisory Committee discussed this matter at their February, March, April and May 2015 meetings. Referral Update: This is a continuing discussion from the March 9, 2015 Airport Committee meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Airport Economic Development Incentive Program (Review and Discuss) This is a general discussion of EDIP’s priority projects and activities, the estimated costs, and the potential implementation timeline. Fiscal Impact (if any): Airports staff will apply for federal and/or state grants for any eligible project or activity. Projects or activities that require funding, and are not grant eligible, are anticipated to be funded through the Airport Enterprise Fund and would be included on the Airports’ budget for the fiscal year implementation is expected.  Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 9. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Airport Security Update  Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Airport Staff Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: In January of 2015 several businesses along John Glenn Drive at Buchanan Field experienced wire and metal thefts likely stolen for their recycle value. Airport staff brought airport businesses and Sheriff together to develop and implement several mitigation measures. Airport staff immediately increased random night time patrols, using overtime shifts, at both Buchanan Field and Byron Airports. Airport staff is currently evaluating additional staffing, equipment and technology options.  Referral Update: This is a continuing discussion from the March 9, 2015 Airport Committee meeting. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Airport Security Update (Review and Discuss) This is a general discussion regarding security measure options, their estimated costs, and the expected implementation timeline. Fiscal Impact (if any): The staffing and security measures implemented will be wholly funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 11. Meeting Date:06/08/2015   Subject:Future Agenda Items Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Airport Committee Members Contact: Keith Freitas, 925-681-4200 Referral History: None Referral Update: None Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Future Agenda Items Fiscal Impact (if any): Not Applicable Attachments No file(s) attached.