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TOs BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 1989
SUBJECT: RECOMMENDED BYRON AIRPORT NAME
Specific Request(s) or Recommendation(s) a Background &
Justification
RECOIS ENDED ACTION:
RECOMMEND that the new east county airport be named Byron Airport; '
and
DIRECT the Public Works Director to utilize the name Byron Airport
in obtaining all airport operating permits and providing airport
information in all federal, state, and local publications .
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
REASONS FOR RECOMCINDATION/BACKGROUND:
The Aviation Advisory Committee solicited input from citizens in
the east county, users 'of the Byron Airpark, and pilot groups
within the County. Numerous names were recommended including:
Delta Airport, Byron Hot Springs Airport, John Marsh Airport,
John Marsh Airfield, Byron Hot Springs Airfield, Mud Bath Airport,
Mud Bath Airfield, Doolittle Field, Discovery Airpark, Discovery
Airfield, Windmill Gulch Airport, Pancho Barnes Field, December 12
Airport, Byron Airpark, Friendly Field
In addition, the AAC received direct comments from several people
• who felt that the airport name should contain the name of the
nearby community. The Byron Chamber of Commerce also felt strongly
that the name "Byron" should be retained in the airport name.
At its January 17, 1989 meeting, the AAC recommended that the name
Byron Airport be designated for the new airport. The Public Works
Director concurs with this recommendation.
Cont'd on attachment: yes Signature
Recommendation of County Administrator
Recommendation of Board Committee
Approve X Other:
Sicmature(s) :
Action of Board on: FEB 2 8 1989
.Approved as Recommended Other X
DESIGNATED the new East County airport as the Contra
Costa County-Byron Airport.
Vote of Supervisors: I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS
A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN
Unanimous (Absent ) ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE
Ayes: X Noes: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF
Absent: Abstain: SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN.
Orig.Div.-Buchanan Field Airport Attested FEB 2 8 1989
cc: County Administrator Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Public Works Director Board of Supervisors
Public Works Accounting and County Administrator
Aviation Advisory Committee
Federal Aviation Admin. By
Deputy Clerk
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