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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Aviation Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 8/21/2019Glendale MINUTES AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD. GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307 AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM AUGUST 21, 2019 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bud Zomok Absent: Commissioner Randal Kruger Commissioner Edward McCall Commissioner Tim Topliff Attendees: Kurt Christianson Trevor Ebersole Terry Menees 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES a. Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of 24 July 2019. Motioned by Commissioner Bud Zomok, seconded by Vice Chair Quentin Tolby AYE: Chair Larry Rovey Vice Chair Quentin Tolby Commissioner Terry Aramian Commissioner Bud Zomok Other: Commissioner Randal Kruger (ABSENT) Commissioner Edward McCall (ABSENT) Commissioner Tim Topliff (ABSENT) Passed 5. Airport Business rilmire =P WTI 0=0 1111me Vice Chair Tolby provided the following update on the Airport Display Aircraft Project: • He has a meeting scheduled with Vice Mayor Clark on August 26th to discuss the proposed project and view the proposed site.Vice Chair Tolby invited the other Commissioners and Mr. Husband to attend the meeting. • He contacted Luke Air Force Base and reported that a T-6 will most likely be easier to acquire than an F-16. • He sent an email to Mr. Jake Long to obtain information on the plans for the property adjacent to the proposed site. Commissioner Aramian inquired as to the nature of the meeting with Vice Mayor Clark. Vice Chair Tolby explained that the meeting is to bring the Vice Mayor on board with the project as it is in her district and important to keep her in the loop. Vice Chair Tolby added that it is possible that the Vice Mayor could reach out to a congressman or the right person for additional assistance with the project. Mr. Husband reported the following: • He contacted Mr. Barron of Lighthorse Legacy and Ms. Lisa Collins, the new City Planning Administrator, who have agreed to join the project committee as required. • He is also trying to acquire the plans for the proposed adjacent development to the west.He does have some very old plans for the proposed project. • He reached out to Mr. Rusty Mitchell and Mr. Bill Gillies regarding the project committee. • He informed Ms. Lisa Collins that he would also like to discuss the sign ordinance with her in the future. The agenda item was concluded. b. Airport Restaurant RFP Process Mr. Husband provided the following information regarding the Airport Restaurant RFP: • RFP Issued August 15, 2019 • Pre -Offer Conference will be held on August 23, 2019 • Responses Due September 4, 2019 • Notifications to Interested Parties and Realtor • Minor Increase in Rent and Annual Increases • Five-year term with five two-year renewals • $850 - $1,250 monthly, which is an increase of $100 per month each year for five years • Still significantly below standard rental rate for terminal space • Renegotiate rent after five years • Two Very Interested Parties • Evaluations to be Completed in September • Final Award Expected in October or November Mr. Husband stated that successful responses will be brought to the Commission for recommendation to Council. Vice Chair Tolby stressed that signage is essential to make the restaurant successful. The agenda item was concluded. C. Airport Grant Program and Approval of FAA and ADOT Grants Mr. Husband provided the following information regarding Airport Grant Awards: • ADOT State/Local Grant EOS1 I • $1,620,000 • Grant Award Received • To City Council on September 24th • Execute and Return to ADOT • FAA AIP Grant 3-04-0064-023-2019 (AIP 28) • $8,994,102 • Draft Grant Award Received • Scheduling City Council Approval • Must be back to FAA by September 13th • Requesting an ADOT Match Grant for AIP 28 • $280,000 Confirmed Available for FY2020 • $10,894,102 = Total Grants in 2019, More than twice any other year • This is very good news for the Airport • The $10.9 million grant will be put toward the debt retirement of the Conair land acquisition Motion by Vice Chair Tolby, second by Commissioner Aramian, to recommend that City Council accept ADOT State/Local Grant EOS11 in the amount of $1,620,000 and FAA AIP Grant 3-04-0064-023-2019 (AIP 28) in the amount of $8,994,102. The motion carried 4 — 0. Chair Rovey inquired as to the total cost of the Conair land and the number of acres. Mr. Husband replied that the parcel was 38.5 acres and the cost was $12.5 million for the land only and $13.49 million including expenses and fees. Mr. Husband noted that with this grant, all the Conair debt will be recovered except for approximately $300,000, which will be recovered from the ADOT Match Grant in FY2020. Mr. Husband stated that recovery of the Conair cost was expected to take six to seven years but due to the grant it is much sooner. Mr. Husband noted that this will change the ACIP, which he will adjust and submit to the FAA. The agenda item was concluded. d. Proposed Pro eedy Acquisition Mr. Husband announced that his direction from the last Commission meeting was to obtain information on ownership and value of the parcel of approximately 17 acres at Camelback Road and Ballpark Boulevard which is potentially being considered for development by a private party. Mr. Husband displayed an aerial photo of the parcel and noted that at one time, the City owned this parcel of land. Mr. Husband reported the following findings: Owner: RLD II Loan LLC, Et al. - Right Path Receiver • Assessed Value (County) — FCV $899,600 • Zoning S-1 • Market Value Assumed:$4 million to $5 million based on recently acquired Runway Protection Zone land Vice Chair Tolby viewed the parcel as a challenge to develop due to the depth and varying terrain elevations. Mr. Ebersole reported that Glendale's Economic Development Department has spoken with the Phoenix Development Department and noted that the Airport has a very strong advocate in Mr. Husband for appropriate land use near the Airport. Mr. Ebersole announced that the City is not interested in purchasing this parcel but is in communication with the City of Phoenix regarding the parcel. Mr. Husband stated that there has not been any official filing from a developer regarding the parcel and concluded the update. e. September Advisory Commission Meeting Date. Mr. Husband announced that he will be out of town on September 18th, the third Wednesday of the month, which is the date of the regularly scheduled Commission meeting. Mr. Husband stated that Commission could choose to have the date remain the same with another staff member running the meeting or to shift the meeting to another date. Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Vice Chair Tolby, to reschedule the September Aviation Advisory Commission meeting from September 18, 2019 to September 25, 2019. The motion carried 4 — 0. 6. Staff Report a. Mr. Husband provided the staff report. Highlights included the following: AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE: • Airport Financial Update — 8.3% of Fiscal Year through July 2019 • Projected Annual Revenue - $854,916.00 • Revenue YTD — $53,075.46 or 6.21 % of budget • Annual Operating Budget - $854,916.00 • Expenses YTD - $55,610.53 or 6.56% of budget AIRPORT OPERATIONS UPDATE • Aircraft Operations — July 2019: 6,320 (approximately 29% above July 2018, which was 4,886) • Trending to 95,000 for Calendar Year 2019 • FY19 (July 2018 to June 2019) 89,614 — 4% increase over FY18 (86,187) • 2018 Calendar Year:91,305 — 16% increased over 2017 (78,824) GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES • Airport Projects and Outreach • There still has not been an application filed for the proposed residential development at Ball Park Boulevard. • Pad 11 RFP has been finalized and the lease scheduled for Council approval. • No progress this month on the Rules and Regulations update. • Staff is developing a capital renovation and replacement schedule and budget.Other departments, such as Public Works are undertaking this type of project as well. • Two projects are proposed to be submitted to CTOC for GO funding: • Improvements to access control, for example gates and communication • Landscaping renovations, with more xeriscaping • Technology Projects: • MUNIS:human resources and finance • Major renovation of the City's website • Working on a new Customer Relationship Management Software, mainly for citizens and users to contact the City with requests and comments. The goal is for the system to be in place by the beginning of 2020. FAA and ADOT GRANTS AND ACTIONS • Previuosly updated. Airport Noise Complaints • One noise complaint was received from the very southernmost part of the Country Meadows community, regarding flights overhead.Mr. Husband responded to the complaint by explaining the traffic pattern, airspace, and voluntary noise abatement program. • Chair Rovey recommended a visual to send to those who complain about the Airport, which would better help them understand the traffic pattern in relation to their location. Commissioner Zomok suggested a PDF overlay of the traffic pattern.Mr. Husband noted that a Noise Disclosure Area is posted on the Airport webpage. Mr. Husband reported that Airgo is still going through final inspections in Illinois and has not begun operations at the Airport yet. Mr. Husband complimented the staff at the Airport, especially highlighting the excellent work done by Mr. Jim Gum and Ms. Roxanne Alexander. Mr. Husband reported that August 19th through the 25th is National Aviation Week and the Mayor Proclaimed the same week as Glendale Aviation Week. Mr. Husband noted that this week falls in line with Orville Wright's birthday. Mr. Husband read aloud the Proclamation and expressed appreciation to Mayor Weiers for recognizing aviation and the Airport. Mr. Husband announced that he has submitted his letter of resignation to the City effective January 24, 2020. Mr. Husband explained that it is with mixed emotions that he is leaving; he has enjoyed working with staff and the Commission and will be going back to retirement. Mr. Husband stated that he was glad for the opportunity to serve the Airport and it has been a great experience. Mr. Husband was wished well in his retirement. 7. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS No reports. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS Commissioner Zomok suggested that Ms. Alexander send emails with the Commissioners in the bee: not cc: section, to avoid issues with "Reply All". 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items were suggested as follows: • Gate 2 and West -MEC Traffic:lssues and what can be done (as suggested by Commissioner Kruger via email to Mr. Husband) • Airport signage and sign ordinance • Chair and Vice Chair recommendations for 2020 10. NEXT MEETING TIME The next meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission is scheduled to be held on September 25, 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 adjourned at 7:05p.m. SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS For special accommodations, please contact airport personnel at (623) 930-2188 at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. Hearing impaired persons, please use the Arizona Relay Service by dialing 711. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431(4), one or more members of the Aviation Advisory Commission may be unable to attend the meeting in person and may participate telephonically. The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of 29 August 2019 were submitted and approved this 25th day of September 2019 A ort Administrator