Gary Cathey, Chief September 13, 2013 Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

2 Aeronautics Organization and Budget Grants and Loans Programs Aviation Legislation Office Updates: Airports, Planning, and Technical Services Outreach: Aeronautics Newsletter and Website Update Hot Topics

Aeronautics Organizational Chart Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

4 Aeronautics Functional Organizational Chart

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics5 Aeronautics Budget FY FY revenues decreased approximately 25%, and $4.0 million was transferred from the State Aeronautics Account to the State General Fund in FY Grant funding is limited, but as many grants as possible will be funded. Please check funding status at: Click the link to “Airport Funding Status”. We WILL be able to fund 100% of Annual Grants, and will fund as many AIP Matching Grants as funds allow (estimating about $500,000), but do not anticipate funding any new A&D grants this FY.

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 6 REVENUE:EXPENSES: 2013/14 FY Aeronautics Funding Projection Projected

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics7 Grant and Loan Information Check our website for updates on: 1.Annual Credit grant program - $10K/yr 2.State AIP Matching grant program - 5% 3.Acquisition and Development grant - 90% 4.Airport Loans – 3.789% (funds available)! Detailed program information and forms are at: Click on the “Grants and Loans” tab

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics8 Loan Eligibility: –Cities, counties, and airport districts –Most projects that benefit the airport are eligible, especially revenue-generating –Local Match for FAA AIP grants is eligible Loan Approval Considerations: –Economic feasibility is a major factor for revenue- generating projects such as hangars and fueling facilities –Sponsor’s overall financial status –Sponsor’s repayment history on previously funded loans Airport Loan Program

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics9 Loan Process –Submit completed application to Department: Go to click the Grants and Loans tab for complete information –Department conducts public and internal hearings –Loan agreement is prepared by Department –State Controller’s Office prepares loan payment for disbursement 6-8 weeks after the loan is approved –Total time is 2-3 months to process loan Airport Loan Program (con’t)

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics10 Loan Conditions –First payment on loan is due one year from the date the warrant was issued by the SCO –Loan terms vary from 8 to 17 years –Simple interest is charged. Current rate is 3.789% –Loans may fund 100%; a local match is not required –Loans are subject to audit Airport Loan Program (con’t)

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics11 State Dollars for Your Airport State Dollars for Your Airport is on our website: The document can be found under “Publications and Forms”. This is a “How to…” manual for airport managers, sponsoring agencies, and ALUC’s to better understand the funding programs and application procedures.

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics12 AB 867, Assembly Member Yamada-Davis This bill requires a Meteorological Evaluation Tower (MET) to be marked with a flashing light, and would require the tower to comply with these marking requirements by January 1, 2015, and require a database to be maintained depicting the locations of all meteorological towers. Status: Hearing for testimony only on April 23 rd. No activity since. Still active and in committee process. State Aviation Legislation

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics13 AB 1058, Assembly Member Chavez This bill increases the duties of local officials, and would imposes a State-mandated local program. It would authorize the authority to adopt a comprehensive plan on the future development of San Diego's Regional International Airport. Status: Enrolled and presented to and approved by the Governor; approved on August 12 th ; Chaptered by the Secretary of State – Chapter 83, Statutes of 2013 on August 12 th. Does not modify PUC Section et seq. State Aviation Legislation

AB 1327, Assembly Member Gorell This bill prohibits public agencies from using an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), with certain exceptions applicable to law enforcement agencies. Any state agency using a UAS or contracting for the use of an UAS must provide an annual report to the Governor that includes the agency's acquisitions, purchases, rentals, or leases of a UAS. Status: Hearing postponed by committee on May 24th. Bill is still active and in committee process. No recent activity. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

State Aviation Legislation SB 15, Assembly Member Padilla This bill stipulates that a “constructive invasion of privacy” would occur through use of a device affixed to or contained within an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and amends criminal prohibitions relating to eavesdropping and privacy to include the use of devices affixed to or contained within a UAS; and it prohibits any UAS from being equipped with a weapon. Status: Failed passage in committee on August 13th. Reconsideration granted on August 27 th. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

State Aviation Legislation SB 758, Senate Member Block This bill postpones preparation of an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) for the City of Coronado and the US Naval Air Station North Island by the San Diego Regional Airport Authority as the Airport Land Use Commission until a joint land use study is completed. It provides that this extension remains in effect only until JAN 1, 2019, or 540 days after an amendment to the ALUCP, and as of that date is repealed. Status: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at on September 6 th. This bill will modify the Aeronautics PUC under Section – Land Use Plan. Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

17 In CY 2012, Aviation Safety Officers inspected 184 Public-Use Airports and 113 Hospital Heliports (>73%). Updated “5010” Airport Master Records for 164 airports (>100% of FAA contract) Evaluated 10 school & State building sites Continue to work with airport and heliport managers and sponsors to improve safety and meet standards Office of Airports

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics18 $1.3M FAA grant to conduct WHA studies at 10 GA airports in Southern California, 5 in the San Francisco Bay Area Contract with Meade & Hunt Aeronautics POC: Bob Fiore (916) Wildlife Hazard Assessment

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics19 Grant from FHWA to study the socio- economic value of the State’s airport functional classification system. Study will also evaluate the system with and without the inclusion of smart growth elements. Contract with Cambridge Associates Aero POC: Derek Kantar (916) Airport Economic Study

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics20 Two-year project evaluates airports’ roles in disaster recovery & resiliency planning for San Francisco Bay Area. Advisory panel consists of State & federal disaster planning agencies and commercial and general aviation airports. Estimated completion date: July 31, 2014 Aeronautics POC: Colette Armao (916) Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Study

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Office of Technical Services Staff Lee Provost, OTS Chief, Senior Transportation Engineer Parvin Bijani, Airport Engineer Patrick Kyo, Airport Engineer Danny Uppal, Airport Engineer

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Office of Technical Services & Programs Provide engineering assistance (internal and external). Review and manage State Acquisition & Development (A&D) grants. Develop the 3 Year Aeronautics Program based on our Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Prepare School Site Evaluation Maps and AutoCAD drawings for Airports. FAA Contract Administration and Management.

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 2013 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) $2.91 Billion 1,986 projects

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Airport IQ Database (ASM): Airport Manager’s Current Contact Information

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Project Delivery Acquisition and Development Project Grants (90% State match) 2006 and 2008 Aeronautics Program: 10 Projects (allocated) $1.2 million 2010 Aeronautics Program : 42 projects (programmed) $5.7 million 2012 Aeronautics Program : 18 projects (programmed) $3.1 million All projects in the 2012 Aeronautics Program will be subject to the California Transportation Commission’s 2012 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Timely Use of Funds (TUF) policy. All projects not allocated (encumbered) for FY 12/13 and beyond are currently on hold due to budget restrictions.

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Proposed School Site Evaluations Airport Safety Zones Map Depicts safety zones around a runway & air traffic pattern

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Airport Pavement Maintenance System (APMS)- Recently Surveyed 85

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics28 New quarterly Division of Aeronautics publication First edition published January 2010 Past and current editions available online at: CalAERO Newsletter

“Airports” Website Update Default view on Aero homepage Provides clearer info on Permitting, Site Eval, & HLA steps & processes Provides excerpts from PUC & CCR to help determine applicable requirements Caltrans Division of Aeronautics29

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics30 SWAAAE Meeting, January 2013, Monterey, CA Upcoming Conferences /Events

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics31 Questions and Answers? Please visit the Aeronautics website at: Thank you!

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Borrego Valley Airport Electrical Signage Replacement and Remarking Taxiway Project Before After The project was completed in February State cost for this project was $152,000.

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics New Jerusalem Airport Runway Asphalt Repair and Repaint Marking Project Before After Completed in April State cost of $108,048

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics New Jerusalem Airport Perimeter Fencing Project After The project was completed in April 2013 at a State cost of $164,093.