TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Neha Hoskins, Clerk of the Board
REPORT BY: Paulette Cooper, Deputy Clerk of the Board II
SUBJECT: Appointment to the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission
RECOMMENDATION
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Appoint one of the following three applicants to serve on the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission representing Local Chamber of Commerce for position whose terms of office to commence immediately and expire on September 17, 2025. (No Fiscal Impact)
Robert E. DeYoung
Jason Johnson
Stephen L. Waller
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BACKGROUND
There is currently one vacancy on the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission due to a resignation. The County Executive Office advertised the vacancy and received three applications from Robert E. DeYoung, Jason Johnson, and Stephen L. Waller.
The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) was originally formed in 1969 with the mission of advising the Board of Supervisors on all matters pertaining to County Airport operations and making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding Airport safety, annual budgets, use of Airport facilities, and a variety of other issues related to the Airport.
On May 7, 2019, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2019-54 revising the function, composition, and frequency of Airport Advisory Commission meetings to assist Airport Management. The number of meetings was reduced from ten (10) to six (6) annually, and the membership was reduced to seven (7) voting members and one non-voting liaison Commissioner.
Upon the request of the Board of Supervisors, the Airport Advisory Commission shall:
a. Advance and promote the interest of aviation to the public;
b. Advise and support Airport Management on selected issues related to Airport policies and operations;
c. Provide recommendations to Airport Management on selected actions that require Board of Supervisors approval;
d. Work collaboratively with other agencies and local economic development efforts to effectively market the Airport as a community asset and advance the Airport's business interests; and
e. Serve as an informational forum for community members and Airport users to receive and provide input on Airport and aviation related issues.
The seven voting Airport Advisory Commissioners will represent the following categories:
• Three: General Public;
• One: Napa County Airport Pilots Group or Club;
• One: Local Chamber of Commerce;
• One: Wine/Hospitality Industry with recommendations from a recognized wine or hospitality industry association;
• One: Local Education industry with recommendations from a recognized school district, Napa Valley College, or other institution of higher education, or from a trades/vocational program.
On May 12, 2025, the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission met at a regular meeting and voted to recommend Robert E. De Young to represent Local Chamber of Commerce to the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission. (Recommendation letter attached)
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Staff report.
2. Public comments.
3. Motion, second, discussion, and vote on the item.
REQUESTED ACTION:
Accept the recommendation of the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission and appoint Robert E. De Young to serve on the Napa County Airport Advisory Commission.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.