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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 7/24/2019C114*W Glendale A R f Z 0 N A MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM JULY 24, 2019 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Bud Zomok Absent: Commissioner Tim Topliff Also Present: Airport Administrator, Joe Husband Attendees: Bill Gillies 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No members of the public were present. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of 19 June 2109. Motioned by Commissioner Terry Aramian, seconded by Vice Chair Quentin Tolby AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Bud Zomok Passed 5. Airport Business a. Glendale Airport Display Aircraft Project Chair Rovey wondered if there was a committee for the aircraft project. Vice Chair Tolby had not recalled that a committee was established. Mr. Husband noted that there were volunteers, such as Commissioner Aramian, who looked into certain items for the project. Chair Rovey suggested a committee that includes others besides the Aviation Commissioners, such as Mr. Barron from Lighthorse Legacy. Chair Rovey wondered if there should be two committees: one for design of the site and aircraft display and one for procurement of the aircraft. Mr. Husband stated that he would participate on the committees. Mr. Husband commented that if a display with pedestrian access is desired, there will need to be space for parking. Mr. Husband has seen the conceptual drawings of the development adjacent to the east of the parcel and recalled there may be parking directly to the side of the parcel in question. Mr. Husband stated that possibly the committee could contact the Long estate to see if they would allow parking near the aircraft display. Chair Rovey asked if he could see the plans for the adjacent property. Mr. Husband will request the plans from the City's Development Services Group. Commissioner Aramian volunteered to serve on the committee. Mr. Gillies inquired if anyone from the Luke Air Force Base (LAFB) Community Initiates Team reached out to Mr. Husband regarding procurement of an F16. Mr. Husband replied in the negative. Mr. Gillies stated that he had asked for a representative to contact Mr. Husband and he will reach out to the group again. Vice Chair Tolby and Commissioner Zomok volunteered to serve on the committee. Chair Rovey wondered if there should be two committees. Vice Chair Tolby felt that one committee would be sufficient. No opposition was voiced. Chair Rovey appointed Vice Chair Tolby as Chair of the committee. No opposition was voiced. Chair Rovey suggested that the committee also address the issue of Airport signage. Chair Rovey asked Commissioner Aramian to be Vice Chair of the committee. No opposition was voiced. Mr. Husband re -capped the committee members as follows: Vice Chair Tolby, Commissioner Aramian, Commissioner Zomok, and Mr. Husband. Mr. Husband will invite Mr. Barron of Lighthorse Legacy, a representative from LAFB, and Mr. Dave Williams, the City Planning Administrator. Chair Rovey stated that he would also like to be on the committee. b. Lease Deyelooment for Pad 11 in the South Box Hangar Area. Recommendation for approval of lease award Mr. Husband provided information regarding the RFP and Lease Award for Pad 11 • Pad 11 RFP 19-54 Issued May 23, 2019 • Pre -Offer Conference held on May 31st with two offerors in attendance • RFP solicitation closed June 12th with one respondent • Selection Panel Evaluation: Determined one offeror was responsive/responsible and scored acceptably • Final Lease Development underway: Finance and Law creating final lease for City Council approval • Lease Terms • 20 -year initial lease term for 4,672 sq. ft. building pad • One 5 -year extension or one 10 -year or two 10 -year extensions based on value of improvements • One 5 -Year = $200,000 • One 10 -Year = $350,000 • Two 10 -Year = $500,000 • $0.30 per sq. ft. per year = $1,401.60 • 18 -month construction period at $0.15 per sq. ft. • CPI adjustments every three years • Hangar facility consistent with existing facilities • Facility reverts to Airport ownership at completion of lease term (initial term and any executed extensions) • Staff is ready to sign the lease award and then it will go to City Council Commissioner Aramian asked if the square foot price was the current market rate. Mr. Husband replied that he has recently conducted some polling, reviewed comparisons, and confirmed that that the price was consistent with the market. Mr. Husband commented that the rate was fair and equitable for the current market conditions. Commissioner Aramian stated that the Rules and Regulations are in the process of being revised and noted that it would be prudent if the document was completed prior to the lease being signed, so to be incorporated. Mr. Husband agreed, but added that the lease does state that the tenant must comply with all Airport regulations and the tenant will have to comply with any revisions. Commissioner Zomok asked if there was a cap on the CPI. Mr. Husband explained that the CPI was based on the Phoenix -Mesa index which is clearly stated in the lease. Commissioner Zomok inquired about an out -clause for the lease. Mr. Husband shared general details and will provide Commissioner Zomok with a copy of the lease template. Commissioner Aramian also requested a copy. Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Commissioner McCall, to recommend that Council approve the lease for Pad 11 in the South Box Hangar Area, as presented by staff. The motion carried 6 — 0. -**AWTMKM M. 1=1 Mr. Husband announced that the current FBO has changed its name from Copperstate Turbine Engine Company d.b.a. Glendale Aero Services to Glendale Aero Services, Inc. and the FBO lease will need to be assigned to the new legal name. Mr. Husband noted that the assignment only needs to be executed by the City Manager; Council does not need to approve the lease assignment. Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Commissioner McCall, to recommend the City Manager's approval of the FBO lease assignment from Copperstate Turbine Engine Company d.b.a. Glendale Aero Services to Glendale Aero Services, Inc. The motion carried 6-0. d. Airport Grant Program and Anoroval of ACIP Submittal Mr. Husband presented the FY21-25 ACIP Planning list of projects and a short list of future projects for discussion. Vice Chair Tolby felt that the South Apron and Taxi lane project, which is on the list of future projects, should be moved up in priority. Commissioner McCall commented that the FAA has already set priorities on these projects. Mr. Husband stated that it is costly to build taxi lanes and aprons, but there may be options to utilize Go Funds or to approach partners. Vice Chair Rovey stressed that creative options should be pursued in case this extra space is needed. Mr. Husband relayed that he will submit this project list into the FAA system, and it does not require action or approval by the Commission. e. Proposed Property Acquisition Mr. Husband announced that this agenda item was proposed by Commissioner Aramian and is regarding a potential Commission recommendation to City Council that the City acquire a parcel of approximately 17 acres at Camelback Road and Ballpark Boulevard for Airport protection. Mr. Husband displayed an aerial photo of the parcel. Commissioner Aramian asked Mr. Husband to obtain information on the value of the parcel of the land. Mr. Husband will do so and will also find information on the current property owner. Commissioner Zomok inquired about the current zoning of the parcel. Mr. Husband stated that it is zoned S-1, which is a special use zoning that allows some residential but is somewhat restrictive. Mr. Husband clarified that this parcel is technically in the City of Phoenix. 6. STAFF REPORTS a. Mr. Husband provided the staff report. Highlights included the following: AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE: • Airport Financial Update — 100% of Fiscal Year through June 2019 • Projected Annual Revenue - $775,378.00 • Revenue YTD — $832,540.86 or 107.37% of budget • Annual Operating Budget - $775,378.00 • Expenses YTD - $848,608.62 or 109.44% of budget AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE • Aircraft Operations — June 2019: 6,760 (approximately 5% above June 2018, which was 6,435) • FY19 (July 2018 to June 2019) 89,614 — 4% increase over FY18 (86,187) GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES • Airport Projects and Outreach • There still has not been an application filed for the proposed Residential Development at Ball Park Boulevard, only a pre -application. • Airport restaurant RFP:The document has been modified and sent to the Finance Department, who should have it publicized in August.There are still two very interested parties.Vice Chair Tolby expressed concern that the RFP will not be advertised properly, due to the lack of budget. • FAA and ADOT GRANTS AND ACTIONS • The ACIP will be submitted to the FAA in August. • AIRPORT NOISE COMPLAINTS • One noise complaint was received via voicemail, from the Coronado neighborhood, which is at 99th Avenue and Olive. 7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS Mr. Gillies reported that LAFB has four squadrons of F35's and the fleet continues to grow. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS None. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items were suggested as follows: • Information on ownership and value of the 17 -acre parcel of land at Camelback Road and Ballpark Boulevard • Airport signage, report on sign ordinance, and if there are limitations for using the City -owned parcels of land at the Airport entrance for a static aircraft display. 10. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on August 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the conference room on the second floor of the Airport terminal building, 6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, Arizona, 85307. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjoined at 7:20 p.m. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of 24 July 2019 were submitted and approved this ,%stday of Augu 19. �r� Ai ort Administrator