REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, A.A.E., C.A.E, IAP, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: JUDAH SAMBO-MAHEKEYA, Safety Management Systems Manager
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Landry Consulting LLC:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environment Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement for an additional
$180,000 with Laundry Consulting, LLC., for the implementation of the Airport Safety Management Systems program at Fresno Yosemite International airport. The total contract value is not to exceed $380,000. (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Landry Consulting LLC. (Landry), for implementation of the Airport Safety Management Systems Program at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Cost of the implementation phase is $380,000 (Council District 4).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rule making (SNPRM) [Docket No.: FAA-2010-0997; Notice No. 16-04] stating that all US Airports with international commercial passenger service will need an Airport Safety Management System (SMS); which emphasizes safety management as a holistic and fundamental business process that is tied to decision making, management capabilities, risk controls, knowledge sharing, and promoting a culture of safety.
The first phase of the SMS process supported by Landry Consulting included development of an SMS plan for review and approval by the FAA has been completed. The Second Amendment (Phases 2...
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