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AGENDA
Airport Committee
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair
Supervisor Ken Carlson, Vice Chair
181 John Glenn Drive, Concord
3361 Walnut Blvd., Suite 140, Brentwood
11:00 AMThursday, September 19, 2024
https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/82329860153
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The public may attend this meeting in person at either above location. The public may also attend this
meeting remotely via Zoom or call-in.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction
of the Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the
agenda, may comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer
comments when invited by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they
wish to speak by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate
they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their phones.
Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating
the business of the Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in
addressing the Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated.
Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by
voicemail. Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but
will not be read or played aloud during the meeting.
Agenda Items: Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the
Committee.
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda
(speakers may be limited to two minutes).
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Airport Committee AGENDA September 19, 2024
3.Review and approve record of meeting January 22, 2024.24-2931
Airport Committee Meeting Minutes 1-22-24Attachments:
4.Appointment of Airport Committee Chair and Vice Chair
5.Brushy Creek Conservation Bank – Explore Alternatives for Ownership and/or
Management.
24-2932
Habitat Management Lands Map
Brushy Creek Conservation Bank
Byron Airport Layout Plan
Attachments:
6.Expiring Aviation Advisory Committee Seats in 2025 and Potential Reduction of
two Committee Member Seats
24-2933
7.2024 Buchanan Field Hangar Inspections 24-2934
8.Upcoming Airport Events
8.A 2024 Girls in Aviation Day 24-2935
8.B Buchanan Airport Terminal Building Ribbon Cutting 24-2936
9.Future Agenda Items
10.The next meeting is currently scheduled for December 5, 2024.
11.Adjourn
General Information
This meeting provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend a the
meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 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 Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available
for public inspection at 181 John Glenn Drive, Suite 100, Concord, during normal business hours. Staff
reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
For Additional Information Contact:
Greg Baer, Director of Airports
Phone (925) 608-8000
Greg.Baer@airport.cccounty.us
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Staff Report
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
File #:24-2931 Agenda Date:9/19/2024 Agenda #:3.
Advisory Board: Airport Committee
Subject: Review and approve record of meeting January 22, 2024.
Presenter: Greg Baer
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Committee Meeting Minutes
Airport Committee
Supervisor Diane Burgis, Chair
Supervisor Ken Carlson, Vice Chair
11:00 AM 550 Sally Ride Drive|Concord
3361 Walnut Blvd, Suite 140|Brentwood
Monday, January 22, 2024
Zoom: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/89418406273
Telephone # 888 278 0254 (US Toll Free)
The public may attend this meeting in person at either above locations. The public may also attend this
meeting remotely via Zoom or call-in.
Zoom: https://cccounty-us.zoom.us/j/89418406273
Telephone # 888 278 0254 (US Toll Free)
Diane Burgis and Ken CarlsonPresent:
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda
(speakers may be limited to two (2) minutes).
Dick Offerman, Pleasant Hill resident, expressed concern about leaded aviation fuel . He cited the
potential danger of lead exposure to youth. He requested the County Supervisors conduct a County
Health Department blood study of all children living in, or attending school, within 1.5 miles of the
runup zones at the end of each runway.
3.Interview candidates for the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Airport
Neighbor (Byron) position and determine a recommendation for the Board
of Supervisors' consideration.
24-0126
Attachments:Anderson Matthew (AAC) 10-13-23_Redacted
Hickman-Smith Dean (AAC) 07-28-22_Redacted
Holmes Rob (AAC) 09-12-23_Redacted
There were three eligible candidates: Rob Holmes, Matthew Anderson, and Dean
Hickman-Smith. Mr. Holmes was not present. The Airport Committee recommended to
reappoint Dean Hickman-Smith to a three-year term ending February 28, 2027.
Recommended Dean Hickman Smith for Board of Supervisors Approval for AAC Byron
Neighbor Position.
This Discussion Item was approved.
Motion:Burgis
CarlsonSecond:
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Burgis and CarlsonAye:
Result:Passed
4.Interview candidates for the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Airport
Neighbor (Pacheco) position and determine a recommendation for the Board
of Supervisors' consideration.
24-0127
Attachments:Baker Peter (AAC) 10-01-23_Redacted
Watson Daniel (AAC) 08-25-23_Redacted
There were two eligible candidates: Peter Baker and Daniel Watson . Daniel Watson was
not present. The Airport Committee recommended to appoint Peter Baker to a three-year
term ending February 28, 2027.
Recommended Peter Baker for Board of Supervisors Approval for AAC Pacheco
Neighbor Position.
This Discussion Item was approved.
Motion:Carlson
BurgisSecond:
Burgis and CarlsonAye:
Result:Passed
There were two eligible candidates: Peter Baker and Daniel Watson . Daniel Watson was not present.
The Airport Committee recommended to appoint Peter Baker to a three-year term ending February
28, 2027.
5.Interview candidates for the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Member
at Large position and determine a recommendation for the Board of
Supervisors' consideration.
24-0128
Attachments:Shawn M Stappen (AAC) 8-9-22_Redacted
Friedman Peter (AAC) 12-20-23_Redacted
This Discussion Item was approved.
Motion:Burgis
CarlsonSecond:
Burgis and CarlsonAye:
Result:Passed
There were two eligible candidates: Shawn M Stappen and Peter Friedman . The Airport Committee
recommended to reappoint Shawn M Stappen to a three-year term ending February 28, 2027.
Recommended Shawn Stappen for Member at Large position on AAC for Board of Supervisors
Approval.
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6.Review and approve record of meeting on June 14, 2023 24-0129
Attachments:Airport Committee Meeting 6-2023 Meeting Minutes
This Consent Item was approved.
Motion:Burgis
CarlsonSecond:
Burgis and CarlsonAye:
Result:Passed
The June 14, 2023 minutes were approved.
7.Discuss potential development of 16-acre non-aeronautical site, Buchanan
Field
24-0135
Greg Baer reported: Drainage is the largest challenge. The goal is for this project to get through
the entitlement process, CEQA, etc., by the end of 2024. Jamar Stamps, Department of
Conservation and Development (DCD) is the lead on this project.
8.Discuss ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting)/ Administration /
Terminal Building Development, Buchanan Field.
24-0131
Attachments:ARFF Terminal Building Progress Photo
ARFF Terminal Building Progress Photo
ARFF Terminal Building Progress Photo
ARFF Terminal Progress Front Area 1-24
ARFF Terminal Progress Terminal Area
ARFF Terminal Progress Training Room
Greg Baer reported: Progress is being made, but getting power to the building has delayed the
project due to a design element in which PG&E’s need for access and Airport’s requirement for
access security were at odds but has since been resolved . The building is scheduled to be energized
on January 26, 2024. Once Airports staff occupies the building, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be
planned.
9.Report on Habitat Management Land and Brushy Creek Conservation
Bank Grazing License Solicitation Process, Byron Airport .
24-0132
Airports staff has been working with a subcommittee on the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) on
this process and during the last year the Los Vaqueros project has become more defined . There will
be a significant impact on a portion of the Habitat Management Lands (HML) at Byron Airport (the
southern edge). Staff is recommending to the Board of Supervisors to extend the existing agreements
for a couple of years until the impacts to access, water rights, etc ., are better understood. Staff
recommends extending the existing agreements with five, one-year extensions .
10.Report on Community Engagement Efforts by Airports Staff 24-0133
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Santa’s Jolly Landing took place in early December 2023 and was a well-attended, successful event .
Airport businesses participated and there was a raffle, which raised money for the Food Bank,
equivalent to 1,120 meals. Supervisor Burgis added that Girls in Aviation Day and the fund raiser for
the Patriot Jet Team non-profit were both amazing events .
11.Discuss proposed changes to the Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC)
Bylaws
24-0134
Attachments:AAC ByLaws_Amendment_1-17-2023_202301271610289840
When the AAC Bylaws were updated to reflect the change to meet every other month (instead of
monthly), it inadvertently created conflicts with Section VII and Section VIII of the bylaws related to
scheduling and elections. The AAC is making a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors as
follows:
Ø Section VII. Officers: Amend Section VII. B. to have AAC officers elected annually at the AAC’s
second regularly scheduled meeting of the calendar year, and Section VII . C. to have the annual
officer terms take effect following the adjournment of the meeting in which they were elected .
Ø Section VIII. Scheduled Meetings: Amend Section VIII . A. to have the annual schedule set at the
last regularly scheduled meeting of the calendar year .
Supervisor Burgis advised that some committees are allowed to meet virtually . While she is not
advocating having fully remote meetings, she would like to see a virtual option for the AAC, if
possible, to encourage better attendance. Airports staff will look into this possibility.
The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 7, 2024
Future Agenda Items:
Ø Reorganization of Airport Committee Chair and Vice Chair
Ø Include dates and times of the remaining Airport Committee meetings in 2024.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:15 PM.
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General Information
This meeting provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend a the
meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at least 72 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 Committee less than 96 hours prior to that meeting are available for
public inspection at 1025 Escobar St., 4th Floor, Martinez, during normal business hours. Staff reports
related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
HOW TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT:
Persons who wish to address the Committee during public comment on matters within the jurisdiction of
the Committee that are not on the agenda, or who wish to comment with respect to an item on the
agenda, may comment in person, via Zoom, or via call-in. Those participating in person should offer
comments when invited by the Committee Chair. Those participating via Zoom should indicate they
wish to speak by using the “raise your hand” feature in the Zoom app. Those calling in should indicate
they wish to speak by pushing *9 on their phones.
Public comments generally will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. In the interest of facilitating
the business of the Board Committee, the total amount of time that a member of the public may use in
addressing the Board Committee on all agenda items is 10 minutes. Your patience is appreciated.
Public comments may also be submitted to Committee staff before the meeting by email or by
voicemail. Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of the meeting but
will not be read or played aloud during the meeting.
________________________________________
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 181 John Glenn 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:
Greg Baer, Director of Airports
Phone (925) 608-8000
Greg.Baer@airport.cccounty.us
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Staff Report
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
File #:24-2932 Agenda Date:9/19/2024 Agenda #:5.
Advisory Board: Airport Committee
Subject: Brushy Creek Conservation Bank - Explore alternatives for management and funding
Presenter: Greg Baer
Referral History and Update:
In 2000, Wildlands, Inc., created the Brushy Creek Conservation Bank (BCCB) as a mitigation site for the
Western Burrowing Owl (BUOW). In 2016, the County accepted the 120 acres of land that makes up the
BCCB, and was then to be managed by the Airports Division.
Oversight of conservation banks such as BCCB, are provided by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW), and their polices require that long-term management plans are developed to ensure the
success of the identified special status species, e.g., BUOW. In this case, tasks such as cattle grazing is needed
to maintain desired vegetation length, control of invasive plant species, conduct biological surveys, and
ongoing inspection and maintenance of the property, inclusive of fencing and signage.
In addition to a maintenance plan, CDFW also requires the establishment of an endowment to fund the ongoing
activities listed above. For the BCCB, the principal endowment established by Wildlands was approximately
$107,000. CDFW policies also require that only investment proceeds from the principal endowment funds are
used to pay for maintenance costs. In 2016, when the Airports Division took over the management of BCCB,
there was approximately $38,000 available for expenses. Since taking over the BCCB, none of the endowment
funds have been expended, and because CDFW did not have the endowment in an actively managed portfolio,
the bank remains underfunded with only approximately $60,000 available for maintenance activities. Airports
staff is working with CDFW to transfer the money to a new endowment holder with the intent to increase the
funds available for expenditure.
Because this property is not key to the day-to-day operations of the Airports Division but requires active
management and resources through staff, Airports management is seeking approval to explore options for the
potential change in ownership and/or management of the BCCB.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Direct staff to explore alternatives for the ongoing ownership and/or management of the BCCB.
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Report on Monitoring Visit to HML and BCCB August 14th, 2024
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Figure 1. Map of Habitat Management Lands and Brushy Creek Conservation Bank Herbaceous Heights with Photo-Points
August 14th, 2024.
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Brushy Creek Conservation Bank
• Brushy Creek Conservation Bank (BCCB) was established to preserve breeding and wintering
habitat for the western Burrowing Owl (BUOW)
• BCCB was established in 2000 by Wildlands, Inc (Wildlands).
• On November 17, 2011, Wildlands granted a Conservation Easement to the State of California
through its Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
• On May 12, 2016, Wildlands donated, and the County accepted 120-acres of real property to
Contra Costa County located adjacent to Byron Airport
• A long-term management endowment fund transferred with the property, which is
encumbered by a conservation easement
o Principal of endowment was $106,000
o Funds available to spend is less than $60,000
o CDFW agrees endowment is underfunded
• Small portion of the property is within the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) for Runway 12-30
• The goals of the habitat management activities at BCCB are:
1. Maintain Optimal Vegetation heights and Coverage for BUOW, in perpetuity
Graze the Bank Property to Reduce Vegetation Height
Monitor Vegetation Height on the Bank Property
2. Control of Invasive Plant Species in the Bank Property in perpetuity
Baseline weed map
Annual weed assessment
Weed control program
3. Document BUOW Presence and Use of the Bank Property
Conduct surveys every other year, and report the results to the CDF, in
perpetuity
o Walking surveys for BUOW
4. Prevent Disruptive Activities and Maintain Security of BCCB
Inspect fencing and signage
Repair fencing and signage
Replace fencing and signage
Annual monitoring report
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LEGEND KEY
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Staff Report
1025 ESCOBAR STREET
MARTINEZ, CA 94553
File #:24-2933 Agenda Date:9/19/2024 Agenda #:6.
Advisory Board: Airport Committee
Subject: Expiring Aviation Advisory Committee Seats in 2025
Presenter: Greg Baer
Referral History and Update:
The following Aviation Advisory Committee (AAC) Seats will be expiring in February 2025:
·Member At Large 3
·City of Concord
·Airport Business Association
At its last meeting on September 12, 2024, at the request of the Director of Airports, the AAC discussed the
possibility of reducing the number of AAC committee member seat from 13 to 11. Further discussion on this
topic was needed to determine which seats would be affected, and will be agendized for the AAC’s next
meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024.
Recommendations:
1)Airports staff will conduct recruitment for Member At Large position and work with the other two
entities for their own solicitation. 2) Further discussion regarding the reduction in the number of AAC
seats.
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File #:24-2934 Agenda Date:9/19/2024 Agenda #:7.
Advisory Board: Airport Committee
Subject: 2024 Buchanan Field Hangar Inspections
Presenter: Greg Baer
Referral History and Update:
Hangar inspections are conducted with the intent to ensure safety, and compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and the Airport’s Minimum Standards. Hangar inspections at Buchanan Field will be
conducted from October 1, 2024, through October 16, 2024.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Conduct hangar inspections and achieve compliance with tenants who have hangars that do not meet safety
and/or compliance requirements.
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File #:24-2935 Agenda Date:9/19/2024 Agenda #:8.A
Advisory Board: Airport Committee
Subject: 2024 Girls in Aviation Day
Presenter: Greg Baer
Information:
2024 Girls in Aviation Day will take place on September 28th at the Airport Clubhouse.
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File #:24-2936 Agenda Date:9/19/2024 Agenda #:8.B
Advisory Board: Airport Committee
Subject: Buchanan Airport Terminal Building Ribbon Cutting
Presenter: Greg Baer
Information:
The ribbon cutting for the Buchanan Field Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Administration,
and Terminal building is scheduled for October 29, 2024, from 10am to 12pm.
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