Santa Monica Airport Minimum Standards AIRPORT COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2018
Current Process for Approval of Commercial Aeronautical Service Providers Leasing Application Application of a Commercial Operations Permit (SMMC 10.04.06.030) Leasing Policy Consent decree Airport Commission recommendation City Manager Approval/Denial Extend the City Manager’s authority to execute leases
The Need for Minimum Standards Build on the current processes Provide concise and reasonable threshold entry requirements Prevent irresponsible, unsafe or inadequate services Prevent unfair competition Enhance the City’s ability to comply with its obligation under the consent decree.
Objectives of the Minimum Standards Amend the Leasing Policy to add the Minimum Standards as an addendum. Intended to ensure operators are reasonably fit and able to perform the services they seek to provide Meet City’s obligation under the consent decree Promote good service Ensure Fair competition Discourage unqualified applicants
The Minimum Standards Will Not Will not apply to non commercial aeronautical service providers Will not create any additional rights other than what is in the consent decree Will not detract from City rights under the consent decree
Categories of Aeronautical Service Providers Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Aircraft Charter/Air Taxi Flight Training Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Stations Self-Service Fuel Pumps Aircraft Management Services Air Transportation Arranger Aircraft Sales Operator Other Aeronautical Services
Outreach Efforts January 11, 2018 Notices sent to 247 aviation stakeholder recipients June 5, 2018 January 24, 2018 Presentation Meeting with at the Airport aviation February 7, 2018 Commission stakeholders Deadline to submit comments for aviation stakeholders February 6, 2018 March 9, 2018 Notices sent to Deadline to interested community February 12-23, 2018 submit Date to be members that have an Staff met in-person comments for determined interest Airport affairs with members of the community Staff will present community members to City Council for adoption
Areas of Concern Adequacy of the insurance requirements Incorporate auditing provisions Environmental requirements Remove or revise Airport Director’s authority Security Hours of operation of commercial aeronautical service providers Personnel Requirements
Next Steps The proposed Minimum Standards and revisions to the Leasing Policy will be presented to City Council at a future date for adoption.
Questions? WWW.SANTAMONICAAIRPORT.ORG (310) 458-8591
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