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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 03142018 - Airports Cte Agenda Pkt       AIRPORTS COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 14, 2018 11:00 AM Director of Airports Office 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, 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 January 10, 2018 (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 (AAC) Chair, Ronald Reagan (Presentation and Accept).   5. Review and discuss the Airports’ proposed rates and charges   6. Review & discuss the AAC ByLaw changes which include two new seats to represent the general communities surrounding Buchanan Field and Byron Airports.   7. Review and discuss the General Plan Amendment update (Will Nelson, Department of Conservation and Development)   8. Review and discuss the three acre business park development at Buchanan Field   9. Review and discuss the 4.6 acre non-aviation development update at Buchanan Field   10. Review and discuss the 36 acre non-aviation development proposal update at Byron Airport   11. Discussion to reaffirm the July 25, 2006 Board action recognizing Buchanan Field and Byron Airports as important to the current and future transportation needs of Contra Costa County.   12. Future agenda items   13.The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM.   14.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:03/14/2018   Subject:Review and approve record of meeting for January 10, 2018 (Chair) Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: Not applicable. Referral Update: Not applicable. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and approve record of meeting for January 10, 2018. Fiscal Impact (if any): Not applicable. Attachments Airport Committee Minutes 1-10-18 AIRPORTS COMMITTEE January 10, 2018 1:30 P.M. 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord   Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair   Agenda Items:Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee   Present: Diane Burgis, Chair      Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair               1.Introductions   2.Review and Approve record of meeting for September 13, 2017 (Chair)      AYE: Chair Diane Burgis, Vice Chair Karen Mitchoff  Passed  3.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).    There was public comment asking to consider an observation plaza at the Byron Airport.   4.Interview candidates for the At-Large seat on the Aviation Advisory Committee that will become vacant March 1, 2018 (Interview and Determine)       Interviews for the At-Large #1 seat were conducted. The Airport Committee interviewed 15 applicants and decided to recommend to the Board of Supervisors (Board) the reappointment of Maurice Gunderson. The Airport Committee also identified that the AAC needed better representation from the general communities surrounding Buchanan Field (Pacheco) and Byron Airports and made a recommendation to add two seats on the AAC to represent these communities.   5.Receive update from the Aviation Advisory Committee Chair, Ronald Reagan (Presentation and Accept)       Ron gave an update on the November AAC meeting since there were no meetings  Ron gave an update on the November AAC meeting since there were no meetings held in October or December. The November meeting was held at the Byron Airport and topics discussed included: 2017 Contra Costa County Airports Recognition Awards, Byron General Plan Amendment, Vietnam Helicopter Museum informal complaint FAA determination, long-term leasing of 101 John Glenn Drive, and economic growth in east Contra Costa County.   6.Status of the County's application to participate in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program (Review and Discuss)       The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) solicited state and local governments to participate in an Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, also known as drones) pilot test program to help develop policies for drone use. This program will help the FAA gain data to formulate rules and regulations for the operation of drones. The Board authorized Airport staff in November 2017 to be a part of a larger group led by the CA Department of Technology (CDT) to participate in the program. In January, the Board authorized the Director of Airports to execute a letter of intent between Contra Costa County and CDT to participate in the FAA-Sponsored pilot program focused on UAS. The CDT has submitted an application to the FAA, with the County as a partner, to be considered as one of the five locations to operate in, in which the FAA will make a selection in May 2018. Airport staff will continue to provide updates as the project progresses.   7.Future agenda items       Byron Airport observation plaza   8.The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 14, 2018.   9.Adjourn    The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 AM     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 4. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Receive update from the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Chair, Ronald Reagan (Presentation and Accept) Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Ronald Reagan, Aviation Advisory Committee Chairman Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: Not applicable. Referral Update: Not applicable. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Receive update from the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Chair, Ronald Reagan. Fiscal Impact (if any): Not applicable. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 5. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Review and discuss the Airports’ proposed rates and charges Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: In 2013, the Airports Division initiated a business retention and attraction program to strengthen and grow the Buchanan Field and Byron Airports. Airports staff convened an Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) process, which included a diverse working group representing leasehold tenants, businesses, flight clubs, County hangar and tie-down tenants, and the Aviation Advisory Committee, to help staff develop a program that would best help us to retain and attract new aviation tenants. EDIP participants identified 48 total desired projects and programs to meet the attraction and retention goals. The EDIP process was completed in late 2015 and included a top projects/programs prioritization list for both airports, Buchanan Field and Byron Airport.  One top priority item was to examine the aviation use rents to determine if the airports were regionally competitive. Airports staff conducted a market rate rent comparison and found that, in general, aviation rents at our airports were at the high end for the regional market, which could negatively affect the Airports’ ability to attract new and retain existing tenants. As such, on February 9, 2016, the Board of Supervisors approved a three-year CPI waiver starting April 1, 2016, and ending March 31, 2019, for aviation use tenants in order to make the aviation use rental rates more comparable to other regional general aviation airports. In August 2017, the Airports Division completed updating its strategic plan to best position the airports for regional competiveness. The strategic plan has a multi-tiered approach that included high stakeholder involvement to best ensure that it would address the business/tenant needs. The intent was to create, and then implement, an effective business retention/attraction program to strengthen and grow the Buchanan Field and Byron Airports to achieve the following: Best position the Airports Division to react and behave more like a business in order to successfully compete for marketplace in the region Improve the financial well-being of the airports system Create environment that cultivates staff to deliver better customer service, increase creativity and lower turn-over (all of benefit to our customers) Create environment that fosters tenant and business retention (trust, confidentiality, reliability and fairness are baseline roots) reliability and fairness are baseline roots) Let our tenant and business community know that we are appreciative that they call the Contra Costa County airport system home Attract business aircraft and aeronautical businesses Attract general aviation aircraft and pilots Regional marketing to increase awareness of the airports; benefits and what they have to offer Increase revenue generation Continue to diversify revenue base Increase community knowledge, in interest in, and support of both airports Small airport system that can become an industry model and leader Distinguish Buchanan Field and Byron as the preferred general aviation airports in the San Francisco Bay Area for pilots and businesses The next crucial component in the County’s economic retention and development program is to implement the top priority projects and activities that were identified by the comprehensive multi-year process. The top projects and activities are to develop a new rates and charge schedule for both airports, initiate the development of a terminal building at Buchanan Field, initiate the development of a hangar and office building at Byron, and initiate projects to improve aesthetics at both airports. Staff will continue to work with the stakeholders as they move to implement these priority projects and activities for the Buchanan Field and Byron Airports. The rates and charge schedule will be vetted through the public process in advance of scheduling this item before the full Board of Supervisors for their review and approval. Referral Update: This is a continuing discussion from September 13, 2017 regarding the Airports Division’s strategic planning and implementation process for the four identified priority projects. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and discuss the Airports’ proposed rates and charges. This is a general discussion of the proposed new rates and charges for the Buchanan Field and Byron Airports to best position the airports to be most regionally competitive. Developing new rates and charges for both airports was a top ranked priority project arising from the EDIP and AAC priority ranking input that was later reaffirmed through the Airport Division’s strategic planning process. Fiscal Impact (if any): The proposed hangar and tie-down rents will result in an approximate $65, 514 reduction in annual revenue to the Airport Enterprise Fund. However, the rent and fee adjustments are necessary to make our airports regionally competitive which should lead to long-term economic stability and viability.  Attachments Rates & Charges Draft AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 6. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Review & discuss the AAC ByLaw changes which include two new seats to represent the general communities surrounding Buchanan Field and Byron Airports Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: During the January 10, 2018 Airport Committee meeting Supervisors Mitchoff and Burgis recommended that additional seats on the Aviation Advisory Committee be considered to represent the Town of Pacheco, near Buchanan Field and the communities near the Byron Airport.  Referral Update: A draft bylaw change has been reviewed by the Aviation Advisory Committee during their February and March meetings. Additional bylaw changes were recommended to capture current protocols and practices relative to the selection process for the At-Large positions and the training requirements for the AAC members.  Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review & discuss the AAC ByLaw changes which include two new seats to represent the general communities surrounding Buchanan Field and Byron Airports. It is recommended that the Airport Committee accept the proposed Aviation Advisory Committee bylaw changes and forward the revised bylaws to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors for approval.  Fiscal Impact (if any): None. Attachments AAC ByLaws 2-1-18 v2 1 BYLAWS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AVIATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE As Amended March 1October 18, 20186 I. Name The name of the committee is the Contra Costa County Aviation Advisory Committee (the “AAC"). II. Purposes and Objectives A. The purpose of the AAC is to provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County on aviation issues that (i) are related to the economic viability and security of airports in Contra Costa County, and (ii) affect the general welfare of people living and working near the airports and in the broader community. B. The AAC may conduct public discussions and hear comments on airport and aviation interests relative to the safe and orderly operation of airports in order to formulate the recommendations it makes to the Board of Supervisors. C. The AAC may conduct discussions with local, state, and national aviation interests relative to the safe and orderly operation of airports in order to formulate the recommendations it makes to the Board of Supervisors. D. At the Request of the Director of Airports, the AAC shall provide the Director of Airports a forum within which to discuss policy matters affecting the County’s airports. III. Membership A. All appointments to the AAC must be made by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. B. The AAC consists of the following thirteeneleven members: 1. One member nominated by each of the five (5) members of the Board of Supervisors. 2. One member nominated by the City of Concord. 3. One member nominated by the City of Pleasant Hill. 4. One member nominated by the Contra Costa County Airports Business Association. 5. Three members at large, representing the general community. 2 a. The Airport Committee will interview the at large candidates and make a recommendation to fill any open position(s) 5.6. Two Airport Neighbor positions, one who resides and/or works in the Buchanan Field Community of Pacheco and one who resides and/or works in the neighboring communities around Byron Airport (Antioch, Brentwood, Byron, Knightsen, or Discovery Bay) 1.a. For at-large appointments, the Internal OperationsThe Airport Committee will interview the Airport Neighbor candidates to and make a recommendation of candidate(s) to fill any open position(s). 2. The Internal Operations Committee will forward its recommendations for the at-large positions to the Board of Supervisors for consideration. C. At least one member of the AAC must be a member of the Airport Land Use Commission. C. All members of the AAC must reside inreside in Contra Costa County, work in Contra Costa County, or both. D. D.E. Scheduled and unscheduled vacancies are to be filled in accordance with the procedures set forth in the County’s Resolution No. 2002/377. F. AAC members must adhere to the Policy for Board Appointees established by the Board of Supervisors under Resolution 2002/376, which addresses, among other things, the need for AAC members to avoid conflicts of interest. AAC members shall disclose all potential conflicts of interest to the AAC. E.G. All newly appointed and reappointed AAC members must comply with all requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, the County’s Better Government Ordinance, and Ethics Orientation training within 90 days of appointment. Failure to comply with these requirements will be considered grounds for the AAC to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the offending member’s appointment be rescinded by the Board of Supervisors. IV. Term A. The term of each member’s appointment is three years. An appointment made to fill an unscheduled vacancy will be for the term remaining for the vacated seat. Terms are staggered. 3 B. If the appointing jurisdiction has not reappointed a member on or before the specified expiration date, then that member may hold over on a month-to-month basis for a period not to exceed 60 days. V. Attendance Requirements A. Regular attendance at meetings of the AAC is required. Failure to attend three consecutive scheduled meetings will be considered grounds for the AAC to recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the offending member’s appointment be rescinded by the Board of Supervisors. A significant pattern of absences may also be considered grounds for recommending rescission of a member’s appointment. B. The Chairperson of the AAC may, in his or her discretion, excuse AAC members from attending one or more meetings of the AAC. C. The Chairperson will notify any member at risk of having his or her appointment rescinded before recommending rescission to the Board of Supervisors. D. Rescission of an appointment to the AAC may only be effected by an action of the Board of Supervisors. VI. Quorum A. Sevenix members of the AAC constitute a quorum. All AAC’s actions, unless otherwise provided for, require a majority vote by a quorum. VII. Officers A. The AAC shall elect its own Chairperson, Vice-Chair, and Secretary. B. Officers are elected annually at the AAC’s regularly scheduled meeting in April. Members may serve a maximum number of three consecutive years in any one office. C. Annual officer terms begin on May 1. VIII. Scheduled Meetings A. Meetings will be held at Buchanan Field Airport or Byron Airport as appropriate. Regular meetings are to be held at least once each month on a schedule that is established annually by the AAC in May of each year. Special meetings may be held more frequently as needed. 4 B. Regular or Special meetings may be scheduled, rescheduled, cancelled, or relocated, provided that all scheduling activities are consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act and the County’s Better Government Ordinance. C. Agendas and minutes of all meetings are to be published, distributed, and posted in accordance with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act and the County's Better Government Ordinance. D. The Director of Airports will establish and maintain a file of the records of the AAC and provide or arrange for appropriate levels of staff support. IX. Amendments to Bylaws Proposed amendments to these Bylaws may only be introduced at a regularly scheduled meeting of the AAC. The AAC’s adoption of any proposed amendments to the bylaws must be approved by a majority of the membership present at the regularly scheduled meeting that follows the introduction of the proposed amendments. All amendments to the bylaws are subject to approval of the Board of Supervisors and will be effective once approved by the Board of Supervisors. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 7. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Review and discuss the General Plan Amendment update (Will Nelson, Department of Conservation and Development) Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (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 (DCD) to undertake a General Plan Amendment (GPA) study for the Byron Airport. The Board of Supervisors, on December 4, 2012, authorized use of a portion of the Mariposa Energy Project Community Benefits Fund to perform the GPA study for Byron Airport. The Byron 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 GPA to allow for the range of contemplated land uses. The GPA requires an environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) before it can be considered for approval. The GPA process is being performed by DCD staff in collaboration with Airports staff. On April 8, 2015, DCD staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Byron Airport Development Program and CEQA Analysis. Prospective contractors were given until May 8, 2015, to provide proposals. Two proposals were received. On July, 1, 2015, the Airport Committee had a general discussion of the environmental process, RFP responses received, project cost, and anticipated project schedule. On August 18, 2015, the Board of Supervisors approved a $180,545 contract between Contra Costa County and Dudek, Inc. to prepare the environmental impact report (EIR) for the Byron Airport GPA. On April 27, 2016, the Airport Committee had a general discussion regarding the project and the progress of the environmental review. Staff and Committee members expressed dissatisfaction with the progress to date. In the weeks following the April 2016 meeting, staff of DCD and Airports and the consultant, Dudek, had several email exchanges and phone calls to determine why the environmental review was not proceeding as originally anticipated. The consultant indicated they had difficulty formulating an acceptable project description, which forms the basis for the environmental review, because: The Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) predates the 2005 Byron Airport Master Plan and does not accurately reflect proposed aviation activities and proposed non-aviation development. The ALUCP policies for Byron Airport are overly restrictive compared to those for Buchanan Airport and relative to current guidance per the California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook published by Caltrans. While ALUCPs generally do not apply to airports themselves, the 2005 Master Plan specifically states that the policies and regulations of the ALUCP are applicable to the airport property, thereby artificially limiting what can occur on Airport property. Staff and the consultant determined that the best course of action would be to expand the scope of the current environmental review to include updating the portions of the ALUCP pertaining to Byron Airport. While this would extend the project timeline and add costs, the final product would be a General Plan, zoning, ALUCP, and Master Plan for Byron Airport that were consistent and compatible. On July 20, 2016, the Airport Committee reviewed the revised scope of work and directed staff to prepare a contract amendment for approval by the Board of Supervisors. On March 8, 2017, the consultant presented the Airport Committee with updated development scenarios for Byron Airport. These scenarios are the basis for the project description in the EIR. In the months following the Airport Committee meeting, DCD and Airports staff had additional meetings regarding the ALUCP update and the project’s interplay with the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan. This led to further refinements of the project description.  With the project description finalized, on September 20, 2017, DCD issued the Notice of Preparation (NOP), which is the first formal step in the EIR process. The NOP portion of the process provides an opportunity for public agencies and the general public to comment on the scope of the environmental analysis to be included in the draft EIR (DEIR). The NOP portion of the process was completed in October 2017. Since September 2017, Airport staff has been working with Caltrans regarding the airport classification (rural versus suburban) applied to Byron Airport. This classification impacts the intensity of the desired list of allowable aviation and aviation-related development which could negatively impact the long-term airport economic viability. Classifying Byron as a suburban airport would be more consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration’s designation of it as a reliever airport and with the long-term build out as detailed in its Master Plan. However, Byron Airport is surrounded by land outside the Urban Limit Line, which gives the perception that the airport should be classified as rural. The EIR will include analysis that covers either classification whereby suburban would be the highest development scenario. Referral Update: Dudek and their sub consultants are currently working on the draft ALUCP update and DEIR. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and discuss the General Plan Amendment update (Will Nelson, Department of Conservation and Development). Byron General Plan Amendment Update (Review and Discuss). The draft ALUCP update and DEIR are expected to be ready in the April-June 2018 timeframe. The next step after completion of the DEIR will be the public review period, which will last from 45-60 days. Staff recommends that the item be scheduled for discussion at the second Airport Committee meeting of 2018. Fiscal Impact (if any): As amended, the contract with Dudek is for $223,801, to be paid out of the Mariposa Community Benefits Fund. This does not include County staff costs associated with the project. Dudek recently submitted a request to amend the contract for an additional $11,056. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 8. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Review and discuss the three acre business park development at Buchanan Field Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: On December 8, 2015, the Contra Costa County Public Works – Airports Division received a letter of interest from a private party to develop an industrial business park use on approximately 3 acres of land owned by the County and located on the northeast corner of Marsh Drive and Sally Ride Drive on the west side of Buchanan Field Airport. The parcel is designated for non-aviation use on the Buchanan Field Master Plan. Per adopted procedures, the County notified existing commercial tenants at Buchanan Field and Byron and publicized the notice to solicit other competitive interest in the property. The response deadline was January 14, 2016, and the County did not receive any additional letters of interest to develop this property. On March 29, 2016, the Board of Supervisors authorized County staff to negotiate a lease with the proposed developer. In November 2016, the development team submitted a development plan application to the Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) for the proposed project. Public Works staff would perform the environmental analysis for the project. Airports staff will draft a lease for the 3-acre business park. The lease will be scheduled for the Board of Supervisors review and consideration when the environmental review process has been completed (the lease may be approved concurrently with the environmental component). Development of this 3-acre vacant parcel for business park use would expand economic development activity at Buchanan Field Airport and lead to increased revenues to the Airport Enterprise Fund. This development will also facilitate the growth and development as identified in the adopted Buchanan Field Airport Master Plan. A business proposal must be consistent with the Airport Master Plan and General Plan for consideration. Referral Update: The project was reviewed by DCD and they found that it does not require a planning approval The project was reviewed by DCD and they found that it does not require a planning approval process. On January 11, 2017, the project sponsors submitted the paperwork necessary to initiate the environmental review process. The environmental process was estimated to take 4 to 6 months to complete. However, it has been 14 months and the environmental process is not yet done. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and discuss the three acre business park development at Buchanan Field. This is a general discussion about the status of the proposed project. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 9. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Review and discuss the 4.6 acre non-aviation development update at Buchanan Field Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: The development site is approximately 4.6 acres of land owned by the County and located on the northwest corner of Marsh Drive and Solano Way on the north side of Buchanan Field Airport. The parcel is commonly referred to as “Parcel C” and is designated for non-aviation use on the Buchanan Field Master Plan. On September 29, 2016, the Contra Costa County Public Works – Airports Division received a letter of interest from a private party to develop a commercial use on the approximate 4.6-acre parcel. In accordance with the approved selection process by the Board of Supervisors, the County notified existing commercial tenants at Buchanan Field and Byron to solicit other competitive interest in the property. The development solicitation letter and publication provided a response deadline of November 7, 2016, for all competitive interests in the approximate 4.6-acre parcel to be submitted to the County Airport Office. The County received one additional letter of interest to develop this property.  Consistent with the master developer selection process that was approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 23, 2006, the Airports staff sent both interested parties a Request for Information packet to complete and return by 4:00 p.m. on January 11, 2017 accompanied by a performance guarantee cashier’s check in the amount of $10,000. A selection committee consisting of County staff and representatives from the Airport and surrounding neighborhood has been designated to assist Airports staff in the review, interview (if deemed necessary), and selection of the preferred Master Developer. On December 6, 2016, the Board of Supervisors authorized Airports staff to negotiate a ground lease and development terms with the top ranked party. The draft lease will be brought back to the Board of Supervisors for review and consideration. The environmental review process will proceed on a parallel path and will be scheduled for Board of Supervisors review and consideration either before, or concurrently with, lease approval.  Development of this 4.6-acre vacant parcel for business park use would expand economic development activity at Buchanan Field Airport and lead to increased revenues to the Airport Enterprise Fund. This development will also facilitate the growth and development as identified in the adopted Buchanan Field Airport Master Plan. A business proposal must be consistent with the Airport Master Plan and General Plan for consideration. Referral Update: None. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and discuss the 4.6 acre non-aviation development update at Buchanan Field. This is a general discussion about the status of the proposed project. The Board of Supervisors (Board) authorized Airport staff to negotiate a lease with this entity in December 2016. In accordance with the Airport’s adopted Minimum Standards, a maximum of 24 months from the Board of Supervisor’s approval to negotiate with the entity is allowed to complete the lease development process. It has been 15 months since the Board’s action and the development entity has not yet submitted a complete package to the City of Concord to initiate the entitlement process. Airport staff has been trying to discuss the schedule delays with the prospective developer but, as of this date, there has been no response. Airport staff may distribute new solicitation for development of the property if the development entity does not soon respond to Airport staff regarding schedule delays and/or initiate the entitlement process. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 10. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Review and discuss the 36 acre non-aviation development proposal update at Byron Airport Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: On January 19, 2018, Airport staff received a letter of interest to develop approximately 36 acres of vacant land at the Byron Airport for a non-aviation use. On January 23, 2018, Airport staff issued a letter to solicit other competitive interest in the use of the property as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. The final submittal deadline for competitive interest is Monday, April 2, 2018.  Referral Update: This is the first time this item was on the Airport Committee’s agenda. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Review and discuss the 36 acre non-aviation development proposal update at Byron Airport. Depending if there is competitive interest to develop the land, Airport staff will undertake the selection process. Airport staff will then recommend to the County Board of Supervisors that they approve negotiating a long-term lease with parties in priority ranked order, if applicable.  Fiscal Impact (if any): Executing a long-term lease for such a large amount of property should result in a significant, positive fiscal impact to both the Airport Enterprise Fund and the County General Fund. Attachments No file(s) attached. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 11. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Discussion to reaffirm the July 25, 06 Board action recognizing Buchanan Field & Byron Airports as important to current & future transportation needs Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: On July 25, 2006, the Board of Supervisors acknowledged the importance of the County airports system and adopted a position of encouraging business development at, and facilitating improvement of the County’s vital airport facilities. Specifically the Board of Supervisors approved several recommendations to improve the operational efficiency and economic viability of the County airports. Referral Update: During the Airport’s Division EDIP and strategic planning processes, multiple stakeholders indicated that a key weakness for long-term economic vitality of the airports is the perceived lack of County priority provided to airport-related economic development projects. Stakeholders referred to the past Board of Supervisor’s action and indicated that it lead to improved County processes for airport-related projects. To elevate the economic importance of the airports, stakeholders suggested that the current Board of Supervisors reaffirm that the County airports are vital facilities and assess other opportunities to facilitate growth and economic vitality.  Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Discussion to reaffirm the July 25, 2006 Board action recognizing Buchanan Field and Byron Airports as important to the current and future transportation needs of Contra Costa County. It is recommended that the Airport Committee reaffirm the importance of the County airports and forward their recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for review and approval. Fiscal Impact (if any): None. Attachments Attachments CCR/C83 business develop. AIRPORTS COMMITTEE 12. Meeting Date:03/14/2018   Subject:Future agenda items Submitted For: Keith Freitas, Airports Director  Department:Airports Referral No.:   Referral Name: Presenter: Contact: Beth Lee, (925) 681-4200 Referral History: Not applicable. Referral Update: Not applicable. Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s): Future agenda items. Fiscal Impact (if any): Not applicable. Attachments No file(s) attached.