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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 4/8/2015 MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE,ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM April 8,2015 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Chair Quentin Tolby with the following Commissioners present: Vice Chair Walt Chaney, Leonard Escudero, and Linda Yeager. Also present were Walter Fix, Airport Administrator; Jennifer Campbell, Assistant City Manager, Cathy Colbath, Deputy Director of Public Works; James Gruber, Assistant City Attorney; Basil Allen, Glendale Airport Tower; Crystal Sorenson, Jennifer Maxwell, Larry Rovey, Ron Kolb, and the Seversons. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING Commissioner Escudero motioned to approve the March 18,2015 meeting minutes as written. Mr. Fix requested the sentence in Airport Business Item #2 reflect that Co-chair Chaney had volunteered to be on the ALP selection Committee. Commissioner Yaeger made the second to approve the change. The motion carried 4—0. III. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF ITEMS. None IV. AIRPORT BUSINESS 1. Desert Hangar Owners lease option: Mr. Fix presented the Commission with the request from the Desert Hangar Owners Association president to exercise the option to extend their land lease with the City for 10 years. Mr. Fix explained the terms of the ground lease, rent, and Desert Hangars' compliance with the Airport Rules and Regulations as a matter of consideration for the lease term option. Mr. Fix asked the Commission for their recommendation. Commissioner Escudero motioned to recommend Council approval for the Desert Hangar Association lease option.Vice Chair Chaney made the second.Vote was carried 4-0. 2. Airport Open House: Chair Tolby and Commission members discussed the potential for a future Airport event. Chair Tolby shared his recent visit to Scottsdale Airport for their"Run the Runway"event. Runners participating paid$35 to enter and the event was an overall success. Chair Tolby suggested using a portion of the John F. Long charitable contribution fund for an event like this. Commissioner Escudero suggested we seek the same charitable organization as Scottsdale used for sponsorship. Chair Tolby replied in the negative, explaining this was specifically for Scottsdale schools. Chair Tolby said maybe we can solicit a large group to take on the risk for an Airport event. Chair Tolby also mentioned he did not see many police officers at the Scottsdale event. Chair Tolby brought up the Mayor's downtown classic car event that is now held on private property due to the cost of officers downtown. 3. Camelback Ranch parcel General Plan Amendment and Re-zoning proposal: Mr. Fix showed the Commission the Power Point presentation to be shown at the City of Phoenix Planning Commission Hearing on April 14, 2015. Commissioner Escudero remarked that it was an excellent presentation. Chair Tolby said the slides will be helpful because they were not able to be shown at the Maryvale Planning Commission meeting. Chair Tolby asked where the meeting will be held and Mr. Fix replied at the Phoenix Council Chambers. Chair Tolby granted public comment at this point: • Mr. Rovey asked if the second runway will ever be built. Mr. Fix answered that is unknown,but aircraft operations have increased. • Ms. Sorenson said she will donate speaking time in 2-minute increments in order for Mr. Fix to give his presentation at the Planning Commission Hearing. • Chair Tolby commented he thought the Phoenix Planning Commission members did not read the information given to them regarding the Airport. • Mr. Rovey said the developer stated the parcel has had residential use since 1985 and asked if Mr. Fix can show the previous land use in a slide. Mr. Fix said he will. • Mr. Kolb asked to see the slide of the helicopter noise chart and commented that the helicopters would be noisier if closer than 1,000 feet from the parcel. Mr. Kolb asked if residential issues like this could affect federal grants. Mr. Fix answered in the affirmative. • Mr. Tolby commented on the history of the land use and how Glendale bought the land to protect the Airport and then sold it. • Ms. Maxwell suggested the presentation show how close the parcel would be to the runway. Others suggested the Luke airspace and high power transmission lines be shown. • Mr. Allen commented that the helicopter slide shows one of the smallest helicopters and the larger ones create much more noise. • Commissioner Escudero suggested the news media should be involved. • Chair Tolby reaffirmed he would be in attendance at the hearing. 4. Glen Harbor Boulevard property status and proposal for extension. Mr. Fix presented the Commission with the property restrictions and proposed options regarding Glen Harbor Boulevard, from a November 2013 Council Workshop. • Chair Tolby commented that the Mayor approached him to see if the extension of Glen Harbor Boulevard to Camelback Road was feasible. • Mr. Fix explained all of the constraints in order to do this, including the FAA's previous objection to release Airport property,the John F. Long deed restrictions, and challenges for the road to be built through the private properties and Flood Control District land in the new River bottom. Mr. Fix also explained the issue of light poles near the approach end of the runway. • Chair Tolby and the Commission members discussed the funding availability and any advantages the road extension would have for the Airport or residents. • Chair Tolby suggested adding this item to the next meeting for further discussion. 5. Status of Aviation Advisory Commission Vacancies Mr. Fix informed the Commission that Commission vacancy solicitation information was not sent to Airport tenants under advice from staff to leave this task up to the City Council. Chair Tolby said the Mayor and Council asked him for help with this task and he will discuss further during the Commission Comments and Suggestions agenda item. V. SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Fix reported on the following Airport activities: 1. Construction Projects/Grants Status • The FAA approved the Apron Project Change Order for over$336,000 to enable the contractor to stabilize the sub-base soil with cement. This action has added at least 9 days to the project. • Coffman Associates was selected to conduct the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) Update and Narrative Report. The ALP grant offer from ADOT will be on the Council agenda for approval on April 28th. The contract with Coffman Associates goes to Council May 26th. • ADOT announced the upcoming Airport Capital Improvement Program (ACIP)meetings are scheduled for May through July. • The hangar land lease with Butler Aviation Investments goes to Council on April 28th. The Guy Glahn hangar lease is now on hold, per Mr. Guy Glahn. • Chair Tolby remarked the Airport should be planning ahead for more land to be developed. Mr. Fix said the property on the south end is scheduled for development in the current ACIP. 2. Operating Budget/Expenses/Revenues • Slide of the Airport expenses and revenues were shown. The Airport budget is on track for the remainder of the fiscal year. Revenues are higher and are expected to increase next year. 3. Airport Business Activity/Lease Updates/Glendale Airport Hangars Sales • Hangar leases were previously discussed. 4. Airport Infrastructure:Cox Communications Business Presentation • Cox Communications Account Executive will have a table and information set up in the Airport lobby on April 9th. A flyer was sent to tenants, and Cox will gauge interest in their determination to install fiber and coax along Glen Harbor Boulevard. 5. Air Traffic Operations/Community Relations • The 2015 traffic count has increased 24%over the first three months of 2014. Along with the increase there have been noise complaints from Peoria and County residents north of the Airport. VI. CALL TO THE PUBLIC • Mr. Kolb requested Mr. Fix bring up the Camelback Ranch slide that shows the close proximity of the proposed development to the runway and asked about the effects of the second runway. Mr. Fix responded with information regarding the capacity study that was required in the John F. Long settlement. • Mr. Rovey stated it would be helpful to bring up these issues at the Phoenix Commission hearing. VII. NEW BUSINESS REQUESTS (Future Agenda Items) Mr. Fix let the Commission know that Mr. Brad Kathrins from Easyfly Aviation is interested in giving a company presentation at the May Commission meeting. VIII. NEXT MEETING TIME The next meeting and will be held at 6:00 PM, on the second floor Conference Room of the Airport terminal building on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS • Chair Tolby remarked that he and Mr. Fix may disagree at times on certain Commission matters,handed a questionnaire to Mr. Gruber, and is seeking a written response to his questions. • Commissioner Escudero has attempted, but unsuccessful contacting the Desert Diamond Casino proprietors to ask of ways we can help promote their business, the Airport, and the City. X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by consensus at 7:55 p.m. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Please contact airport personnel at (623) 930-2188, at least three (3) days prior to the meeting for special accommodations. Hearing impaired persons please use the Arizona Relay Service at: 711 The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2015 were approved at the Commission Meeting of May 20, 2015. /4/6, Walter L. Fix,A.A.E. Airport Administrator 623-930-2188