AAC April 2022 Draft Minutes

MINUTES
AVIATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
6801 N. GLEN HARBOR BLVD.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85307
AIRPORT CONFERENCE ROOM
APRIL 20, 2022
6:00 P.M.
 
1.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m.
 
 
2.
ROLL CALL
Present:          
Chair Larry Rovey
Vice Chair Quentin Tolby
Commissioner Terry Aramian
Commissioner Bill Eikost
Commissioner Mike Portik
Commissioner Bud Zomok
 
Absent:           
None
 
Staff present:  
Joe Husband, Transportation Department
 
Others present:           
Carmen Rose, Dibble Engineering
Sandy Kukla, DWL Architects
 
Mr. Husband announced Commissioner Tim Topliff resigned from the Commission as he
has moved out of Glendale.  Mr. Husband read aloud the resignation email from
Commissioner Topliff expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve on the
Commission.
 
Present: 
Chair Larry Rovey   
Vice Chair Quentin Tolby   
Commissioner Terry Aramian   
Commissioner Bill Eikost   
Commissioner Michael Portik   
Commissioner Bud Zomok

3.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
If citizens wish to speak on a matter concerning the Glendale Aviation Advisory Commission that is not on the
printed agenda, please complete a Citizen Comments Card and provide it to the designated staff person prior
to the beginning of the meeting.  Once your name is called by the Chairperson, please proceed to the podium
and state your name and address for the record.  Please limit your comments to a period of three minutes or less.
No citizens present.  No comments. 
 
 
4.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
 
a.
Aviation Advisory Commission Minutes of 16 February 2022
Motion by Commissioner Aramian, second by Commissioner Zomok, to approve the
February 16, 2022, Aviation Advisory Commission meeting minutes as written. The
motion carried 6 – 0.  
 
  
 
5.
AIRPORT BUSINESS
 
a.
Glendale Municipal Airport Design Standards
Mr. Husband announced that a Design Standards document for infrastructure and
improvement has been developed.  He said once it was finished, approved, and accepted,
it will govern the development on the Airport property for all new construction and
renovation of existing facilities.  He relayed the draft document was nearly complete and the
goal of the document was to set standards for consistency and to provide a blue print to
follow. 
 
Mr. Husband introduced Ms. Carmen Rose of Dibble Engineering and Ms. Sandy Kukla of
DWL Architects, who have been part of the team working on the standards. 
 
Ms. Rose explained the process of drafting the Design Standards, which included the
following: 
Field Observations, Review Existing Conditions, Kick-Off Meeting, Information
Gathering of other Valley Airports
Stakeholder Meetings:  Two held and one more planned
Development of Standards
Review Meeting
Improvements to Standards Made and Draft Standards Prepared
 
Chair Rovey asked who was on the stakeholder group.  Ms. Rose replied the group
consisted of Mr. Carl Newman, Airport Administrator, Mr. Eddie Garcia and Mr. Edward
Virgil, both City of Glendale architects.  Mr Garcia is with the Engineering Department and
Mr. Virgil is with the Development Services Department.    
 
Commissioner Aramian asked if architectural was part of the study.  Ms. Rose replied in the
positive and indicated the team included DWL Architects and a landscape architect firm,
Logan Simpson.
 
Ms. Rose presented the visioning goals, such as attracting a new group of tenants.

Chair Rovey commented that a small stakeholder group limits creativity and he would have
expected someone from the Arizona Cardinals, a significant community member, or
member of the Commission to be included. 
 
Commissioner Zomok asked if the group was looking at a style design that was modern,
but cautioned that could become dated in a while. Ms. Rose relayed the term ‘timeless’ was
part of the consideration. 
 
Mr. Husband said the standards provide guidance on creating a sense of arrival and
presence and create consistency.
 
Ms. Rose commented on items addressed in the standards such as hangar style, signage,
and  elements such as grading and drainage, fencing, and landscaping.  She noted that
specific materials were recommended as well as color palettes.  Photo examples were
displayed.
 
Mr. Husband assured all in the draft document tied back to FAA and TSA standards. 
 
Ms. Kukla provided background on aviation projects done by DWL Architects.  She gave a
presentation on the Design Supplement, which is a supplement to the Design Standards
document.  She displayed the color palette developed for the standards and the inspiration
for design options.  She relayed draft standards for site fencing, such as no chain link
fence, but rather use of a curved picket security fence or masonry fence which would be an
alternative modification. Photos were displayed. 
 
Commissioner Zomok asked if the team worked with the Arts Commission for potential art
that could be included. Mr. Husband replied in the negative. Ms. Kukla clarified that the
developers would be constructing these walls and confirmed they were not perimeter walls.
She said these walls could be implemented in Airport beautification projects as well.
 
Ms. Kukla presented the options in the standards for screened walls, such as for vehicles
or trash enclosures.  Ms. Kukla presented the options for tenant or developer monument
signage and landscape design.  Mr. Husband stressed consistency in the landscape and
creation of a sense of arrival and wayfinding. 
 
Chair Rovey inquired about Airport signage standards. Ms. Kukla explained the options
shown today were for the developers.  She said part of the Airport beautification project
could include Airport signage. 
 
Commissioner Aramian recalled the bigger picture for the Airport to be a requested
destination, such as by the Cardinals, and said everything done should have that focus. 
 
Ms. Rose said that most of the standards would be implemented when the east side was
being developed. 
 
Commissioner Zomok asked about the members of the Design Committee.  Mr. Husband
explained this would be the Design Review Committee and the members had not been
determined yet.  He explained the basic role of the Committee and said it would have
Airport staff, a member of Development Services, as well as other members. 
Commissioner Zomok suggested there should be a representative or two from the Aviation
Advisory Commission on the Committee.  Mr. Husband agreed.
 
Mr. Husband thanked Ms. Kukla and Ms. Rose.  He said this was an important part of the
next stage for the Airport.  He announced he would like to move forward with beautification
projects at the Airport.  He said Mr. Newman did a great job of starting and shepherding the

Design Standards project. He said a final draft of the document should be ready and to the
Commission within the next couple of months.   
 
Chair Rovey asked who was on the City’s Design Review Board.  Mr. Husband did not
have that information at hand and will follow up on the question.  He surmised Mr.
Jamsheed Mehta of Development Services and his team would be involved, but would
obtain specifics.  Ms. Rose said every project on the Airport would still have to go through
the development review process. 
 
The agenda item was concluded. 
 
 
6.
STAFF REPORTS
 
a.
Mr. Husband provided the staff report.  Highlights included the following: 
AIRPORT FINANCIAL UPDATE – 75% OF FISCAL YEAR 2022 THROUGH MARCH
2022 
Airport projected Annual Revenue - $1,067,592  
Revenue YTD – $615,425.47, which is 57.0% of budget
Expenses YTD - $828,096.68, which is 70.0% of budget    
 
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS UPDATE 
February 2022 Aircraft Operations: 8,618
Approximately 22% above February 2021 
March 2022 Aircraft Operations: 8,601
Approximately level with March 2021    
 
Chair Rovey asked if the Chinese flight schools were still at the Airport.  Mr. Husband said
AirGo Flight Academy has had terminal space since 2017 however, during the pandemic,
they had no students at the Airport.  Mr. Husband said AirGo expects to start bringing
students back in again. 
 
Commissioner Aramian requested information on the annual revenues projected from the
City and what percentage the Airport receives from the revenues. Mr. Husband said at a
minimum $115,000 has been made via budget transfers this fiscal year.  He will include the
information on the staff report.  Chair Rovey noted the City always funded the Airport’s
annual shortfall.  Mr. Husband said about two years ago, the Airport budget was about
$750,000 or $800,000, went to $1 million, and now there is a proposed increase for the
next fiscal year in the current budget review process.  He said the City has always been
and continues to be very supportive of the Airport.  He will send the Commissioners the
Statewide Airport Economic Impact Study, which provides the economic impact for each
airport in the state. 
 
GENERAL AIRPORT UPDATES 
Airport Projects and Outreach     
Taxiway Alpha Phase I renovation is complete and the final close-out phase is
underway.  Phase II has been bid and staff is waiting for the FAA to issue the
construction grant for this phase.

Work on the Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) is near
completion and the project should be closed out by the end of June 2022.      
The Airport Business Plan is nearly complete. A Rates and Charges Study was
added at no additional cost to the City.  All of the Airport’s rates and fees will be
reviewed and compared to other airports in the metropolitan area as well as to
cities in other states as appropriate. 
Year End Projects:  Crack repair on the runway, minor office upgrades,
expansion of weed control program, minor tower repairs and equipment
replacement, new controller hardware and software update to all Airport access
gates and new computer for the gates.  Parking lot rehabilitation design has
begun.
FAA and ADOT Grants and Actions 
Potential grant from ADOT for south apron rehabilitation, which would be
completed in the next fiscal year. 
ACIP letters have gone out from FAA and ADOT for the annual planning
meetings to be held in May or June 2022. 
Airport Issues and Events 
There were two noise complaints received since the February meeting.  
Mr. Newman is out on medical leave and Ms. Roxanne Alexander has resigned
as she moved to Prescott.  Interviews were conducted last Thursday to replace
Ms. Alexander’s position.  Final interviews will be conducted this Friday.  There
is one vacancy for an Airport Service Worker for which the recruitment had not
yet begun. 
There are still two vacant 60’x60’ squares for hangars.  Interest has been
expressed and therefore another RFP may be published for one or both. 
There has been soft interest in the eastside development. 
 
7.
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE OPERATIONS
No report. 
 
 
8.
COMMISSION COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
None
 
9.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 
10.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Aviation Advisory Commission will be held on 18 May 2022
at 6:00 p.m., in the Airport terminal building, 6801 N. Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, Arizona,
85307.
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Rovey adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.

The Aviation Advisory Commission Meeting minutes of _______, 2022 were submitted and approved
this ___ day of ________, 2022.
____________________________________
Recording Secretary