City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JANUARY 23, 2024 FROM: GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WARD: 3 SUBJECT: CONSIDER UPDATE TO TITLE 12 OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE – AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS ISSUE:
Consider an update to Title 12 of the City of Riverside Municipal Code – Airport Rules and Regulations.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council consider an update to Title 12 of the City of Riverside Municipal Code – Airport Rules and Regulations.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
On December 14, 2023, the Airport Commission reviewed and supported the updates to Title 12 of the City of Riverside Municipal Code – Airport Rules and Regulations.
BACKGROUND:
Title 12 of Riverside Municipal Code, Airport Rules and Regulations, requires periodic updating. Several revisions to Title 12 are proposed to address the creation of various airport policies, regulation of off-airport commercial vendors, airworthy aircraft, and vehicle speed limits.
DISCUSSION:
Title 12 Revision. Revised language is underlined.
12.01.010 Rules and Regulations
“…shall obey all applicable rules and regulations herein and policies as established and adopted as may be revised periodically.”
12.04.060 Commercial and business activities require permits and licenses “Commercial vendors not based at the Airport must comply with the commercial airport vendors policy.”
12.04.120, Motor vehicle regulations
B. “…in excess of posted speed traffic signs and in no event in excess of 25 15 miles per hour. “Near aircraft, the maximum speed shall not exceed 5 miles per hour.”
12.04.150 Use of hangars
C. “Aircraft must be maintained in an airworthy condition with current annual inspections. Any person renting a hangar containing an aircraft that is not airworthy or who intends to restore….” STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This revision to Title 12 aligns with Strategic Priority No. 5 High Performing Government.
This item aligns with EACH of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – By maintaining Rules and Regulations that ensure a safe and secure airport, community trust is bolstered.
Equity – Equitable use of the airport is supported by up-to-date Rules and Regulations.
Fiscal Responsibility – Fiscal responsibility is supported by up-to-date Rules and Regulations.
Innovation – Continuous innovation requires periodic updating of Airport Rules and Regulations. As new airport polices are developed, Title 12 may require updating as well.
Sustainability and Resiliency – Title 12 supports a safe and secure airport that supports airport resiliency and sustainability.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed update to Title 12 of the City of Riverside Municipal Code – Airport Rules and Regulations.
Prepared by: Daniel Prather, Airport Manager
Approved by: Carl Carey, General Services Director Certified as to
Availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/ Treasurer Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney Title 12 Revision - Page 2