HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-28-95MINUTES OF THE REGU~ i~)JOURNED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND AIRPORT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF UK1AH - February 28, 1995
The City Council and the Airport Commission convened in a Regular
Adjourned Meeting of which the agenda was legally noticed and
posted, at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center,
300 Seminary Avenue. Roll call was taken and the following
Councilmembers were present: Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and
Schneiter. Absent: Councilmember Mastin. Airport Commissioners
present: Henley, Simon, Wattenburger, Hunter, McBride, and Chairman
Farnbach. Absent: Commissioner Davis. City staff present: City
Clerk McKay, City Manager Rough, City Attorney Rapport, Airport
Manager Bua, Airport Assistant Richey, Assistant Redevelopment
Director DeKnoblough, Planning Director Sawyer, and Senior Planner
Stump.
NEW BUSINESS
3a. Discussion Regarding:
I, Status Report Regarding Airport Master Plan ¢Including
addressing runway extension issue) - Consultants Hodges and Shutt
and Planning Director Sawyer
David Heal, Senior Consultant Project Manager, and Ken Brody,
Senior Planner, Hodges and Shutt Airport Consultants, presented a
report providing current information Regarding the upcoming
proposed draft Airport Master Plan update. The topics covered
included THE last Ukiah Airport Master Plan, which was cone 24
years ago; future Airport trends, noting their projections that
Ukiah Airport use will go from 90 to 100 based aircraft, and 50,000
to 57.000 take-offs per year in 2015. He noted their opinion is
that at the current runway is sufficient to handle future capacity
for projected growth rates.
Discussion ensued regarding size of airplanes and Airport landing
and take-off requirements, possible future use, Airport design
dependant upon the use, instrumentations, localizer, global
positioning systems, climb restrictions in this valley, runway
thresholds, expansion issues, runway width reduction possibility.
markings, taxiway and ramp approach repair, pavement condition,
VGSI beam, dust reduction procedures, supplemental windsock,
lighted wind tee, additional hangars and storage, expansion of
fixed base operator, locator, helicopter facilities, informational
center for visitors, apron rehabilitation, aircraft wash rack, and
future land acquisition. It was noted the administrative draft of
the report will be coming forthwith, the approval process,
tetrahedra issues, federal funding of project, undergrounding
Hastings not being viable, and low flight patterns common over
middle of town there is a 1 000 foot minimum ceiling required.
Mr. Brody presented his verbal report regarding land use
compatibility, changing to turbine firefighting planes would be
less noisy, overflight noise, safety on the ground, aircraft in
emergency landings Ukiah's history of few accidents, compatibility
concepts regarding Airport buildings, critical future clear zones,
noise impacts to the north where 2/3 of aircraft take off, safety
relative to density development to the north downtown and highway
development, and aircraft protection due to building height.
summarized their recommendations as to which agency is responsible
for addressing these issues. The City Manager noted the review and
approval of this Master Plan will coincide with the update of the
General Plan process.
II. Status of Airport Aviation Easements - City Attorney Rapport
City Manager Rough
The City Attorney reviewed past and current negotiations with the
Ducharmes for an overflight easement extension requested for grant
whose five-year deadline is approaching.
III. Update Regarding CDF Air Tanker Expansion and FAA Funding -
Councilmember Wattenburger
The City Manager reported that staff is waiting for the Airport
Master Plan completion to determine which steps are necessary for
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negotiations with CDF. He explained there exists no FAA funds
available to do this project and is unlikely to receive state
funding. He explained that the CDF expansion at the Airport is
under staff review for possible options and are awaiting the
consultants advise.
IV. Airport Business Recruitment - Councilmember Malone City
Manager Rough
Discussion ensued regarding process and procedures of City staff
regarding business recruitment and economic development potential,
delicate confidential negotiations with inquiring business owners,
current status of a few pending inquiries, and the fact that City
staff or others cannot coerce business owners in negotiations.
V. Airport Entrance Signs Project - Airport Manager Bua
The Airport Manager reported the new Airport entrance sign plans
were sent out with a bid opening date of April 6 1995, and
projected cost of $30,000. '
Councilmember Malone asked if the Council could review the design
at the next Council meeting.
VI. Emergency Power Generation for Runway Lights - Airport
Commissioner Wattenburger
Commissioner Wattenburger noted that with the power outages
occurring In the January storms he feels the Airport runway lights
should have a backup generator especially in time of a disaster.
Mayor Schneiter noted this idea should be brought forward during
next fiscal year's budget review.
VII. Status of Aviation Agreements
It was noted this matter has been previously discussed.
VIII. Other Issues
Commissioner Simon expressed concern regarding using left over
Airport grant funds for taxiway lighted signs. The Commission voted
to send this request to the Council, however, as yet, it has not
been addressed by Council.
Airport Manager Bua explained there is no money left.
Councilmember Malone advised that the Airport Commission must vote
to send the recommendation to Council.
Mayor Schneiter advised Mr. Simon of the proper process in working
with City staff and the Council and the budgeting process each
year. '
The Airport Consultants advised the Airport Commissioners that they
might try to go to private users and businesses for donations.
Discussion ensued regarding advertised Airport users informational
meeting and the City Attorney provided advise as to Brown Act
requirements of the Airport Commission.
Councilmember Wattenburger noted that information regarding Airport
Leases need to get to the Airport Commission for their review
before coming to Council.
Commissioner Farnbach expressed concern regarding the metal
buildings constructed adjacent to the Airport, which are allowed by
the County and are in the Airport's flight path. He noted that
drainage located in the County's jurisdiction affects the Airport
property.
Airport Manager Bua explained the FAA sent the City a letter
stating that although they do not comply they are acceptable to
the FAA.
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It was the consensus of all in attendance to continue the meeting
deadline to 9:30 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding late charges which are in the new
Hangar Lease Agreements rumors of dangerous painting occurring in
hangars and the need for inspections, process of information flow
to and from Council and Airport Commission, that the Airport
Commission is a policy advisory commission under the Council and
does not deal with the day to day management and operations of the
Airport, and the new modular building installation status.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,
p.m.
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