CHAPTER 17
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECTION:
2-17-1: Creation Of Airport Advisory Committee
2-17-2: Membership
2-17-3 Alternates
2-17-4: Function
2-17-5: Chair and Meetings
2-17-6: Term.
2-17-1 CREATION OF AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
There is hereby created an Airport Advisory Committee in the City of Renton. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)
2-17-2 MEMBERSHIP:
The Airport Advisory Committee shall have 18 voting members and four non-voting members. The Airport Advisory Committee shall have the following representation:
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VOTING MEMBERS |
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Neighborhood Representatives: |
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Kennydale |
1 member |
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The Highlands |
1 member |
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Talbot Hill |
1 member |
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North Renton |
1 member |
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South Renton |
1 member |
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West Hill |
1 member |
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Renton Hill |
1 member |
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Mercer Island |
1 member |
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Benson Hill |
1 member |
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Airport Representatives: |
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Airport Leaseholders |
2 members |
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Airport-At-Large |
2 members |
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Washington Pilot’s Association |
1 member |
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The Boeing Company |
1 member |
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Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association |
1 member |
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City Council Transportation Committee: |
1 member |
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Administrator, Public Works: |
1 member |
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NON-VOTING MEMBERS |
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Renton Municipal Airport Manager: |
1 non-voting member |
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City Department Representatives: |
As needed, non-voting |
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WSDOT Aviation Division Representative: |
1 non-voting member |
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Federal Aviation Administration Representative: |
1 non-voting member |
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The Airport Advisory Committee voting and non-voting members shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority of the members of the City Council. In the event the Mayor does not make an initial appointment of an Airport Advisory Committee member within 45 days of a vacancy in the Airport Advisory Committee, the City Council President may make the appointment subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the City Council. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05; Ord. 5260, 2-26-07; Ord. 5450, 3-2-09; Ord. 5877, 2-12-18)
2-17-3 ALTERNATES:
A. For each neighborhood representative voting member position, a member and an alternate shall be recommended by the neighborhoods for appointment by the Mayor. The recommended individuals shall have no aviation related background.
B. For each Airport Leaseholder Voting Member position, two members and two alternates shall be recommended by the holders of airport property leases for appointment by the Mayor. For each Airport-At-Large Voting Member position, two members and two alternates shall be recommended by aircraft owners and pilots, who lease aircraft storage space at the Renton Municipal Airport, for appointment by the Mayor. For each aircraft owners’ and pilots’ association position, one member and one alternate shall be recommended by aircraft owners and pilots who are members of the Aircraft Owners’ and Pilots’ Association (AOPA), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or the Washington Seaplane Pilots’ Association. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)
2-17-4 FUNCTION:
The role of the Airport Advisory Committee will be to act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council on matters referred to the Airport Advisory Committee by the City Council. The primary function will be to provide a forum for members of the community to discuss their concerns directly with airport operators and for collaborative problem solving and resolution of their issues. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)
2-17-5 CHAIR AND MEETINGS:
The Committee shall elect a chairperson from the voting membership and establish meeting times. The Advisory Committee shall have the authority to change its meeting times as may be necessary. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)
2-17-6 TERM:
The terms for all voting members shall be for three years and shall be staggered as follows:
A. For the neighborhood representatives the initial terms shall be two neighborhood representatives at three years each; two neighborhood representatives at two years each; and two neighborhood representatives at one year each. Each subsequent term shall be for three years.
B. For aviation representatives (AOPA, Boeing, and airport representatives) the initial terms shall be: two aviation representatives at three years; two aviation representatives at two years; and two aviation representatives at one year. Each subsequent term shall be for three years.
C. The City Council member and the Public Works member shall not have staggered terms. (Ord. 5450, 3-2-09)
D. Staggered terms for the neighborhood and aviation representatives have been established. The City Council member shall be selected by the Council. The Public Works members shall be selected by the Department Administrator having responsibility for the Renton Airport. (Ord. 5450, 3-2-09)
E. Those members currently serving shall continue to serve for the remainder of their appointed terms. (Ord. 5155, 9-26-05)