INTERNAL OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: May 26, 2026
Subject: Airport Land Use Commission Recruitment
Submitted For: Monica Nino, County Administrator
Department: County Administrator
Referral No: 26/3
Referral Name: Advisory Body Recruitment
Presenter: Diana Oyler
Contact: Jamar.Stamps@dcd.cccounty.us
Referral History:
The Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) plans for airport land use compatibility. ALUCs ensure safe airport expansion and adopt measures to minimize public exposure to noise and safety hazards around airports. The governing statutes are in Division 9, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 3.5, Sections 21670 - 21679.5 of the California Public Utilities Code (PUC).
An ALUC has the following powers and duties, per PUC Section 21674:
• Ensure compatible land uses around new and existing airports unless already incompatible.
• Coordinate planning at all levels to develop air transportation and protect public health, safety, and welfare.
• Prepare and adopt an airport land use compatibility plan per Section 21675.
• Review plans, regulations, and actions of local agencies and airport operators per Section 21676.
The commission has no jurisdiction over airport operations. To fulfill its duties, the commission may adopt relevant rules and regulations. The plan focuses on land uses near Buchanan Field Airport and Byron Airport.
The ALUC consists of seven (7) members as follows: Two (2) appointees of the Board of Supervisors (BOS No. 1 and BOS No. 2); Two (2) appointees of the Airport Manager (Airport Manager No. 1 and No. 2); one (1) At-Large appointed by the balance of the ALUC; and Two (2) appointed by other local jurisdictions: one member from Contiguous Jurisdictions and one member from Non-Contiguous jurisdictions (i.e., based on proximity to the airport).
State Aeronautics sets four-year term limits. Each member serves four years until their successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the Board of Supervisors 2 seat expired and is currently vacant.
Referral Update:
A recruitment for the Board of Supervisors 1 and 2 seats was opened in September 2025 with an application deadline of October 17, 2025. Subsequently, the Board of Supervisors 1 seat was filled.
Board of Supervisors 2 seat is vacant and the current term ends May 2, 2027. One application was received from Charles Kreling for the vacant seat, who was invited to be interviewed by the Committee today.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
INTERVIEW Charles Kreling for the Board of Supervisors 2 seat on the Airport Land Use Commission to complete the current term ending May 2, 2027, and DETERMINE recommendation for the Board of Supervisors consideration.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact. Airport Land Use Commissioners are not compensated.