REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the First 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 Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement for an additional $100,000, with Landry 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 $199,970. (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 First 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 $100,000.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) provided a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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 promotes a culture of safety.
The first phase of the SMS process, which Landry assisted the Airport with under the Agreement, included development of an SMS plan for review and approval by the FAA, is complete. The First Amendment (Phase 2 of the SMS process) includes implementation and program rollout. FAT’s development and implementation of the SMS program is on track to be one of the airport industries first.
BACKGROUND
The FAA has progressively mandated SMS in the aviation industry, including themselves and the airlines. With the SNPRM (FAA Order 5200.11), all airports with commercial passenger service will have 18 months to implement their SMS following the federal Register publication. Landry has been instrumental to developing the SMS program at FAT. The second phase is the implementation of a final, functioning program that can be administered by Airport staff as required by the FAA.
On April 9, 2020, Council approved the $99,970 Landry Agreement to develop a SMS plan, which is complete (Phase 1). The First Amendment (Phase 2) in an amount not to exceed $100,000 is for plan implementation and training. Anticipated Phase 3 work will be for safety assurances, including audits, assessments and optimizing the system.
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the First Amendment as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
This Agreement falls within the Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities set forth in CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 for existing facilities, as it involves no alteration of existing facilities, with no expansion of use, and will not result in any significant negative effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because this item is an amendment to an existing agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the First Amendment to the Landry Agreement is included in the Airports FY 2022 Adopted Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund or ratepayers of the City of Fresno from this item.
Attachments: First Amendment to the Landry Consultant Services Agreement
Landry Consultant Services Agreement