City Council

November 2, 2019 The City Council of the City of Idaho Falls met in Airport Leadership Workshop, Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Conference Room, 2140 N. Skyline Drive, in Idaho Falls, Idaho at 8:00 a.m. Call to Order and Roll Call: There were present: Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper Councilmember Thomas Hally Councilmember John Radford Councilmember Jim Freeman Councilmember Shelly Smede Councilmember Michelle Ziel-Dingman Absent: Councilmember Jim Francis Also present: Rick Cloutier, Airport Director Jayme Verish, Airport Operations Manager Reeves Russell, Airport Security Coordinator Brook Edwards, Airport Administrative Assistant Randy Fife, City Attorney Andy Coose, Federal Security Director Mayor Casper called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. with the following items: Announcements: Mayor Casper reminds attendees that this is an official City Council meeting and the agenda is followed very closely. This meeting is designed for council members to receive information, there is no official action that will be taken. Airport Updates/Fiscal Year (FY)-19 Budget Review/Air Service Development//Ground Transportation Plan: Director Cloutier reviewed the following with general discussion throughout: FY-2019 Budget Information (Preliminary) Revenue: $3,452,109 Expenditures: $3,226,362 Difference: $225,747 Budgeted Revenue: $2.98 Million Budgeted Expenditure: $3.235 Million We came in over revenue and under expenses for this fiscal year. Last year we came in $63,030 and the previous year we came in the red $186,220 Our main drivers to that increase in revenue is: Our car rental revenue is up 14% over $100,00 from previous year. Our airline revenue is up 21% $140,000 from previous year. Our parking revenue is up $100,000 from previous years. Passenger information, keep in mind Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) runs by calendar years. FY-2019 Passenger Information (Preliminary) 175,638 Enplanements (people getting on an airplane) 173,195 Deplanements (people getting off an airplane) Total Passengers 348,833 1  November 2, 2019 12% increase from last year – if we continue to have a good November and December we will set a record for passengers in the history of this airport. Director Cloutier discussed Air Service Development and meeting with non-encumbrance airlines. Met with six (6) airlines last week and will meet with Delta and United this week. Working on Air-Service Development quite aggressively. Waiting to hear back from the Small Community Air Service Development Grant (SCASDP) application that was filled out back in July. This will help us become more marketable to bring in another airline. Director Cloutier announced as of November 1, 2019 we have a dedicated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pre-check lane here at Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The local pre-check event that was held here September 16, 2019 through September 20, 2019 processed and approved approximately three hundred and fifty (~350) people. We are looking at doing this again next year based on the fantastic turn-out. Director Cloutier stated that we are going through a complete rebadge of our Air Operating Area (AOA) badges, approximately three hundred (~300) badges will have to be reissued. This is a requirement by TSA due to some incidents that have happened. We are holding multiple classes a week to ensure that we meet those requirements. At the end of this rebadge time anyone that has not been through the class their badge will be deactivated and they will not be able to access the airport until they have completed the required training. Director Cloutier announced that unfortunately due to some permit issues and inspections the baggage claim area is not open yet. It is anticipated that come Tuesday or Wednesday we should be able to open that up. We are finalizing Phase II and III of the Expansion of the Terminal Building (downstairs and upstairs). This will include three (3) new jet bridges, six (6) total gates, etc. This project will go out to bid in December and will be submitted to the FAA and will be begin construction in the spring of 2020. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Requirements at a Federalized Airport: Mr. Coose thanked the community support during the Federal Government shutdown last spring, the longest government shutdown in United States History. This left our folks without a paycheck and this community really stood up and supported our folks. Prior to September 11, 2001 airlines were screening the bags. After the attack on 9/11 TSA was created. All baggage was being screened November 19, 2001. Mr. Coose referenced 2007 O’Hare Chicago stating that things were not getting done and was not being monitored and things got away. Meeting the TSA Requirements – Airport Security Plan: Mr. Russell gives the introduction to Airport Security focusing on Federal Rules & Regulations regarding Airport Security and Administration of the Airport Security Program (ASP). Triggering Events that Prompted Aviation Security Regulations: The first recorded aircraft hijacking took place on February 21, 1931, in Arequipa, Peru. The first hijacking of a commercial flight occurred on the Cathay Pacific Miss Macao on July 16, 1948. An explosive device was discovered on a TWA flight from New York’s JFK airport, and was disarmed before it detonated. Two Hijackers passed through security in Portland Maine, a community similar to Idaho Falls Mr. Russell states that Ensuring the Safety of Commercial Aviation Through Regulation with the Air Transportation Security Act of 2001. Transportation Security Administration created in November 2001. Responsibility for airport security shifted to TSA. TSA is now a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Russell states that TSA/FAA/Airport Operator all have a share in the safe and secure operation of the Airport. Who holds what Regulatory Responsibilities. TSA • Regulates Airport and Aircraft Operators’ Security Programs • Investigates possible violations of Aviation Security Regulations 2  November 2, 2019 • Issues civil penalties or written reprimands if necessary • Ensures that all passengers and baggage are screened before being allowed onto an aircraft • Most well-known function of TSA is the screening operation conducted at the majority of US commercial service airports Airport Operators: The airport enacts security programs tailored to the airport’s individual situation • Primarily responsible to ensure all employees with access to the Secured Areas of the Airport are vetted and training • Prevent unauthorized access to the Secured Areas/AOA • Ensure a safe airfield environment for aircraft to operate from • Maintain and practice emergency response procedures for Security or Aircraft incidents FAA • Established and maintains safe and navigable airspace • Certifies competency of key aviation personnel (e.g. pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers) • Regulates airfield safety standards TSA regulates the organizations that have a hand in the security of United States’ commerce infrastructure TSA Regulations apply to the following groups: • Airport Operators (IDA) • Aircraft Operators (United/Delta/Allegiant) • Air Cargo Operators (FedEX/UPS) • Airport Tenants (Aeromark/Hangar Owners) • Individuals (Passengers, tenants and aviation employees) • And shares responsibility for highways/railroads/ports/pipelines Security is not One-Size-Fits-All Airport Security requirements are broken down in the following categories - • Category X - airports are the largest and handle five million or more annual enplanements and one million or more international enplanements. These are usually Large Hub airports (JFK, LAX, ATL). • Category I - airports are the second-largest, handling over 1.25 million annual enplanements. These are usually Large or Medium Hub airports. • Category II - airports handle between 250,000 and 1.25 million annual enplanements. These are usually Small or Medium Hub airports. • Category III - airports handle less than 250,000 annual enplanements. These are usually Small or Non-Hub airports. • Category IV - airports have scheduled passenger or public charter service between 31- 60 seats. These are usually Non-Hub airports or General Aviation airports with periodic commercial service. 3  November 2, 2019 Categories are based on annual passenger enplanements, as well as other regional/political factors, and higher category airports have more stringent security requirements that must be met. Security is not One-Size-Fits-All • Category III - airports handle less than 250,000 annual enplanements. These are usually Small or Non-Hub airports. • Category IV - airports have scheduled passenger or public charter service between 31- 60 seats and do not enplane from or deplane into a sterile area. These are usually Non-Hub airports or General Aviation airports with periodic commercial service. Ensuring the Safety of Commercial Aviation Through Regulation CFR 49 Part 1542 is the guiding document of regulatory requirements for Commercial Service Airports in the United States Part 1542 Requires Cat III Airports to perform the following tasks: • Create and Maintain a Complete Airport Security Program that meets 1542 requirements • Appoint an Airport Security Coordinator that is available to TSA 24 hours a day • Vet individuals applying for access to the airport • Maintain an access control system that can instantaneously deny access to the Airport for individuals that have not been vetted or have had their access revoked • Issue ID media that acts as identification as well as access cards for the access control system • Regularly Audit the access control system and access media • Ensuring the Safety of Commercial Aviation Through Regulation Ensuring the Safety of Commercial Aviation Through Regulation a) Each airport operator required to have a security program under §1542.103(a) must establish an AOA, unless the entire area is designated as a secured area. b) Each airport operator required to establish an AOA must prevent and detect the unauthorized entry, presence, and movement of individuals and ground vehicles into or within the AOA by doing the following: 1) Establish and carry out measures for controlling entry to the AOA of the airport in accordance with §1542.207. 2) Provide for detection of, and response to, each unauthorized presence or movement in, or attempted entry to, the AOA by an individual whose access is not authorized in accordance with its security program. Mr. Russell states that Insider Threat is a growing concern for TSA, in addition to all regulatory requirements is Insider Threat. • Insider Threat: The threat that an insider will use her/his authorized access, wittingly or unwittingly, to do harm to the security of the United States. This threat can include damage to the United States through espionage, terrorism, unauthorized disclosure of national security information, or through the loss or degradation of departmental resources or capabilities. • Insider Threat: • Horizon Airlines mechanic 4  November 2, 2019 • American Airlines mechanic • Germanwings 9525 Pilot Suicide • Drug/Gun/Human trafficking rings at large airports • Laptop and soda bombing Insider threat initiatives include • Awareness programs such as “See Something, Say Something” • AOPA – Airport Watch • Airport has enrolled in the RAP Back Program to receive more timely reporting of disqualifying criminal offenses Everyone is responsible for Airport Security. Airport Ground Transportation Plan: Ms. Verish gives a quick introduction to the purpose of Ground Transportation that it is to provide commercial ground transportation service providers with operational rules, regulations, and fees to ensure that all persons utilizing the Idaho Falls Regional Airport have a safe, secure, and efficient options for ground transportation services. The Airport Administration Staff have recognized several challenges that would benefit from the implementation of a Ground Transportation Plan, including: • Loss of revenue • Customer Experience • Safety & Security Ms. Verish explains Idaho Falls Regional Airport’s (IDA’s) Ground Transportation Plan. The Safety & Security of the public is the number 1 priority of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Staff. The Ground Transportation Plan will provide for the following: • Designated Pick-up/Drop-off points & Commercial Transportation Provider Holding Area(s) • This will help to alleviate traffic congestion during peak times and provide a safer experience for pedestrians utilizing the Parking Lot • Service Provider Permitting • Vehicle Standards • Operator Standards • Operating Rules Customer Experience will be improved through adoption of the Ground Transportation Plan Designated drop off spots for different service providers with • Taxi • TNC • Shuttle – Hotel and/or travel companies, i.e. Salt Lake Express Vehicle and Driver standards to ensure clean, comfortable, safe service from providers Fees collected from Ground Transportation Providers will go to curbside improvements and maintenance of infrastructure (roadways, signs, curbs, parking areas, etc.) Currently ground transportation service providers do not pay fees or contribute to Airport revenue, but continuously operate from the Airport, taking advantage of infrastructure, personnel, and facilities operated and maintained by the Airport. Ms. Verish states that IDA’s next steps for the Ground Transportation Plan is to: 5  November 2, 2019 Complete draft of the proposed Ground Transportation Plan Submit Plan to Legal Services for review and comments Stakeholder Meetings Present Plan to City Council for review and comments Airport Leadership Discussion/Closing Comments: Mayor Casper addressed Mr. Fife asking if the stakeholder meetings with Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s) will be public or private. Mr. Fife stated depends on what is involved in the meeting, if a decision needs to be made then yes it needs to be public. Legally they are not required to be public. Because there are no requirements that these meetings are public, Mayor Casper asked that a decision be made if you want the council members there or not. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. s/ Brook Edwards s/ Rebecca L. Noah Casper Brook Edwards - Administrative Assistant Rebecca L. Noah Casper - Mayor 6