gary cathey chief

GARY CATHEY

Chief

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics

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Aeronautics Organizational Chart

HEATHER SANFORD Resource Manager

654-4389

COLETTE ARMAOAssoc. Transportation Planner

654-5346

VACANTAssoc. Transportation Planner

654-6223

KEVIN RYANAssoc. Transportation Planner

653-3012

CAROL GLATFELTERAssoc. Transportation Planner

654-5253

PATRICK MILESAviation Safety Officer

654-5376

DEREK KANTARTransportation Planner

651-0597

BRADY TYACDOLAssoc. Transportation Planner

653-9603

DIVISION OF AERONAUTICSGARY CATHEY, Chief

(916) 654-5470

ROSA ROMERODivision Secretary

654-4848

Airport NoiseBETSY ESKRIDGE

Airport Noise Specialist654-5203

Office of Technical Services and Programs

LEE PROVOST, ChiefSenior Transportation Engineer

654-3775

VACANT Airport Engineer

654-5082

GWYN REESEAviation Funding Specialist

654-4718

VACANTAviation Safety Officer

654-5450

MICHAEL SMITHAviation Safety Officer

654-4380

PHILLIP MILLERAviation Safety Officer

654-5507

DAN GARGASAviation Safety Officer

654-5222

Office of AirportsJEFF BROWN, Chief

Senior Aviation Safety Officer654-4565

Office of Aviation PlanningTERRY BARRIE, Chief

Senior Transportaion Planner654-4151

Office of Modal Administrative Services

MARY RODRIGUEZManager 651-8478

DONALD HAUGAviation Safety Officer

654-5174

JUDY van ROOYENOffice Technician

654-6139

GEORGE WILLIFORDAssoc. Transportation Planner

654-5216

PARVIN BIJANIAirport Engineer

657-0543

RON BOLYARDAssoc. Environmnental Planner

654-7075

PHILIP CRIMMINSAviation Environmental Specialist

654-6223

GURDIP “DANNY” UPPALAirport Engineer

654-4232

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Aeronautics Functional Organizational Chart

Division of Aeronautics GARY CATHEY

Division Chief (916) 654-5470

Airport Noise Elizabeth Eskridge

(916) 654-5203

Administer California airport noise regulations

Office of Airports Jeff Brown

Office Chief (916) 654-4565

Office of Aviation Planning Terry Barrie Office Chief

(916) 654-4151

Office of Technical Services Lee Provost Office Chief

(916) 654-3775

Administer operating and capital budgets

Administrative and Personnel Activities Support

Manage grants and loans to airports for capital improvement projects

Conduct public-use airport and hospital heliport safety and permit compliance inspections

Issue and update airport and heliport permits

Update Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) form 5010-1, Airport Master Record

Assist airport management with State and Federal laws and regulations compliance

Evaluate proposed school, community college and State building sites near airports

Approve helicopter landing sites near schools (K-12)

Update state aeronautical chart

Update California Aviation System Plan elements

Develop State aviation planning policies and participate in the development of Federal planning policies

Intermodal planning and regional aviation system planning

Liaison for aviation-related research activities

Collect and disseminate aviation statistics

Review, comment and develop guidelines for Regional Transportation Plans (RTP), Overall Work Programs (OWP) and airport master plans

Develop and publish Airport Land Use Planning Handbook; review and comment on Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans (ALUCP) and override letters

Review and comment on local development environmental documents related to airports

Analyze and monitor Federal and State aviation legislation

Analyze aviation’s influence on State’s economy

Resource Management Heather Sanford (916) 654-4389

Grants and Loans Gwyn Reese

(916) 654-4718

Provide engineering assistance (internal and external)

Manage the Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) contract

Develop the California Aviation System Plan, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) element

Manage the AirportIQ System Manager (ASM) database contract

Provide mapping services in AutoCAD Map 3D and school site safety maps

Review and manage State and Federal contracts and grants

Environmental Review Sandy Hesnard (916) 654-5314

Review and comment on local development environmental documents related to airports

Caltrans Division of Aeronautics 4

• Aeronautics Budget• Aeronautics Newsletter• 2011 California Land Use Planning (CALUP)

Handbook to be released in 30-60 days• Noise Variance program• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) approved by

California Transportation Commission (CTC)• Current Events• Questions and Answers

Hot Topics


• FY 2010/2011: No funds were available for:– Annual Credits, Airport Improvement Program (AIP)

Matching, and A&D Grants. – $4.0M transferred to General Fund (GF)– Honored grants approved prior to July 1, 2010– Revenue decreased from $7.0M to $5.2 M.

• FY 2011/2012: No proposed “transfers” to GF this FY– Elimination of overtime and travel restrictions impair

our ability to conduct airport safety and FAA 5010 inspections & other non-core activities

– “Budget drill” decreased staffing 5% (1 PY)– Governor’s Furlough Program to end October 31,

2011 for most employees.

Aeronautics Budget FY 2010-11


Avgas $4.5M

Jet Fuel $2.8M

Annual CreditGrant $1.5M

AIP Match$0.9M

A&D 0.1M

Cash $1.5M

Division $3.3M

$4.0 M transferto StateGeneral Fund

Division $3.4M

REVENUE EXPENSES

Avgas $4.5M

Jet Fuel $2.8M

2009/10 FY

2008/09 FY

Aeronautics Funding Projection


• State Dollars for Your Airport is on our website.

• This publication is for airport managers, sponsoring agencies, and Airport Land Use Commission’s (ALUC) to better understand the funding programs available.

State Dollars for your Airport


• Loan Funds: Available on a first come, first served basis.

• Eligibility:1. Cities, counties, and airport districts.

2. Most projects that benefit the airport are eligible, especially revenue-generating.

3. Local Match for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is eligible.

• Detailed program information and forms are all on the Aeronautics website.

Airport Loan Program


• Status of key aviation related bills effective August 26, 2011:

• SB 619, State Senator Fuller-Bakersfield, District 18 (private postsecondary act, exemptions)This bill provides an exemption from the regulatory jurisdiction of the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to flight instructors and flight schools who do not accept payment for their services in advance.The latest-This bill passed in the Senate and Assembly and will now make one more visit to the Senate for concurrence before it’s sent to the Governor. Last amended on July 7, 2011.

• AB 511, Assembly Member Yamada-Davis, District 8 (aviation)This amended bill would add a section to the State Aeronautics Act. It would provide requirements for marking and lighting meteorological evaluation towers that are erected to gather wind data over a period of time at locations where wind energy facilities may be built.The latest-This bill is now marked as a 2-year bill because it did not make a critical legislative deadline. It may be heard again in legislative committee hearings in early 2012, but not until then.

• SB 446, State Senator Dutton-Rancho Cucamonga, District 31 (airports)This legislation would establish the Ontario International Airport Authority and require the transfer of management and operational control of the Ontario International Airport from the City of Los Angeles to the authority. Ongoing discussions and potential litigation.The latest-This bill is now marked a 2-year bill because it did not make a critical legislative deadline. It may be heard again in legislative committee hearings in early 2012, but not until then.

State Aviation Legislation


•New Aeronautics “CalAero” newsletter is

published every quarter.

•First edition published in April 2009.

•Current and past editions available online at:

www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics

CALAERO Newsletter


• California’s General Aviation Airports: Links To Vitality.

• Located on our Website.• Available for $8.00

General Aviation Video

• California Aviation System Plan: 2010 System Needs Assessment. Approved by CTC September 22-23, 2010. It’s a reference for airport managers to consider when inputting projects in the 2011 CIP. Posted on Aeronautics Website.

• Airport Cooperative Research Program. Many new aviation related synthesis of information reports. Visit: http://www.trb.org/ACRP.

Office of Aviation Planning


Revised edition provides:

• Update for changes in law and regulation.

• Update accident data and revise discussion of risk and safety zones.

• Additional guidance on infill development.

• Provide more “self help” and templates for ALUC staff and commissioners, particularly for

small jurisdictions.

• Incorporate additional guidance for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance.

• Provide information on NextGen and implications for future airport land use compatibility

planning.

2011 California Airport Land Use Planning

Handbook Update


• “Train the trainer” materials on 2011 Update for Caltrans staff.

• Enhanced public participation included: Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), three public meetings (dispersed throughout the State), and online review.

• FAQs:• FAA grant being used - $320,000.• Work has begun by consultant team led by

Environmental Science Associates.• 2011 Airport Land Use Planning Handbook. Public

draft to be posted on Aeroanutics website in September. Expect publication in October, 2011.

2011 CALUP Handbook Update


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Noise Issues


Office of Technical Services

Chart 3 Federal State Local Split For Requested Funds Total: $3.65 Billion

FAA$3.09 Billion

85%

State$85 Million

2%

Local$478 Million

13%


Proposed School Site Evaluations

Airport Safety Zones Map


Eureka Municipal Airport

Slurry Seal and Remarking Project

Before After


Before After

California Pines Airport

Runway Rehab Project


Before After

Cameron Park Airport

Taxiway Rehab Project


Questions and Answers.

Please visit the Aeronautics website at:

http://www.dot.ca.gov/aeronautics

Thank you!

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