HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-179 N.C.S. 09/20/2010Resolution No. 2010-179 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION APPROVING ASELF-FUELING AGREEMENT AND
ACCOMPANYING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SELF-FUELING AT THE
PE'TALUMA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
WHEREAS, as a recipient of Federal. Aviation Administration (FAA) grants for capital
improvements, the Petaluma Municipal Airport .must abide by the Grant Assurances the FAA
dictates; and,
WHEREAS, Section 11.1 of the Assurances obligates the Airport to permit aeronautical
users the right to self-service their own aircraft "in conformance with the sponsor's rules and
regulations pertaining to self-service operations"; and,
WHEREAS, currently, there are no rules and regulations governing self-service fueling
at the Airport, and one tenant is performing this operation; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Self Fueling Agreement and accompanying Rules and
Regulations for Self-Fueling require safety standards that will protect the City of Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, WHEREAS, at their meeting of September 2, 2010, the Airport
Commission took action recommending that the City Council approve the Self Fueling
Agreement and accompanying Rules and Regulations for Self-Fueling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby
1. Approves the Self Fueling Agreement and accompanying Rules and Regulations for Self-
Fueling at the Petaluma Municipal Airport, attached as Exhibit A to Resolution and
incorporated herein by reference; and
2. Authorizes the. City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Petaluma.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charier of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 20`h day of September,
2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ~/~.~~C~/1.~~~
City Clerk
City
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EXIII~IT A TO RESOI.UTI®N
DRAFT AIRPORT SELF-FUELING AGREEMENT
PETALUMA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
This Self-Fueling Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered effective ,
20_, by and between the City of Petaluma, a California municipal corporation ("City"'), and
a ("Lessee"). City and Lessee are hereinafter referred
to individually as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
WHEREAS, City owns all that certain real property located at the Petaluma Municipal Airport
("Airport"); and
WHEREAS, Lessee leases from the City the premises at the Airport more particularly identified on
Exhibit A attached and incorporated by reference herein ("Leased Premises") pursuant to that
certain dated [as amended on ], incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein ("Lease"); and
WHEREAS, Lessee desires to self-fuel Lessee's aircraft at the Leased Premises, and City is willing to
permit such self fueling, but only upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Regulations for
Self-Fueling approved by the City on , 2010 pursuant to Resolution No. ,
as the same may be amended from time to time, attached as Exhibit B and incorporated herein
by reference ("Regulations").
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained in this
Agreement, City and Lessee hereby agree as follows:
Compliance with Regulations. Lessee has received and reviewed the Regulations
attached hereto as Exhibit B, and agrees to comply, and to cause all Operators (as
defined in the Regulations) to comply, at all times with the Regulations.
Termination of Agreement. This Agreement, and Lessee's right to self-fuel its aircraft at
the Leased Premises, shall be terminated as follows: (i) by either Party upon not less than
thirty (30) days written notice to the other Party, except that City may act to terminate
this Agreement immediately for cause, without notice, in the case of a failure by Lessee
to comply with the terms of this Agreement that presents a clear and immediate danger
to the public health, safety and welfare generally and/or to Airport operations and/or
users; (ii) termination of the Lease; or (iii) Lessee's assignment or sublease of the Lease, or
assignment of this Agreement, without City's prior written consent.
3. Assignment or Delegation. Lessee may not assign or delegate its rights under this
Agreement, regardless of any assignment or sublease of the Lease, without City's prior
written consent. Any purported assignment or delegation without City's prior written
consent shall be void, and City may treat such purported assignment or delegation as a
material breach of this Agreement subject to termination in accordance with Section 2
of this Agreement.
4. Fuel Flowage Fee. The fuel flowage fee payable to City shall be
($ )per gallon.
Notices. Any and all notices to be given under this Agreement or otherwise may be
given by enclosing the same in a sealed envelope addressed to the Party intended to
receive same, at its address, and deposited in the United States Post Office as registered
mail with postage prepaid. When so given, such notice shall be effective from the date
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of mailing. Unless otherwise provided in writing by the Parties, the addresses to which
notices shall be sent are:
To City:
To Lessee:
b. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed
by authorized representatives of each Party.
Construction. The Parties agree that, notwithstanding Civil Code Section 1654, any
uncertainty in the Agreement shall not be construed against the drafter of the
Agreement.
8. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction holds that any term or portion of this
Agreement is unenforceable, the remaining portions of this Agreement shall continue in
full force and effect.
No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Parties do not intend to create, and nothing in this
Agreement shall be construed to create, any benefit or right in any third
party.
10. Non-Waiver. The failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement or the waiver thereof
in a particular instance shall not be construed as a general waiver of any part of such
provision, and the provision shall remain in full force and effect.
11. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be enforced and interpreted under the
laws of the State of California and the City of Petaluma. Venue for any action arising
from or brought in connection with this Agreement shall be in the County of Sonoma,
State of California, or the United States District Court for the Northern District of California,
as applicable.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits A and B hereto, constitutes the
entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all prior agreements or
understandings, oral or written, between the Parties concerning the subject matter of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written
above.
CITY OF PETALUMA LESSEE
John C. Brown, City Manager [Printed Name]
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT B TO AGREEMENT
DRAFT Regulations for Self-Fueling Tenants of the Petaluma Municipal Airport
Applicability. These Regulations apply to those private parties who have executed leases with
the City of Petaluma ("City") and have executed a "Self-Fueling Agreement" with City for the
self-fueling of their aircraft ("Tenants"), and to those persons, including but not limited to
Tenants, who use, cause to be used, or authorize use of a Tenant's aircraft, with or without the
right of legal control (as owner, lessee or otherwise) ("Operators"), for the purpose of air
navigation including the piloting of the aircraft, or any part of the surface of the Petaluma
Municipal Airport ("Airport"). All references herein to Operators shall be deemed to include
Tenants.
Fueling. Fuel shall only be dispensed by or on behalf of those Tenants who have a written
lease or other agreement granting such permission, which is signed by both Tenant and
City. Fuel shall be uploaded from the Airport storage tank into Tenant's fuel trucks by
Airport staff only.
2. Fueling Areas. Self-fueling is prohibited in any hangar. Fueling activities shall be
conducted outdoors and only in such areas as designated by Airport Manager. No
aircraft may be fueled unless the point of contact between the fuel transfer device (e.g.,
the fuel nozzle) and the aircraft fuel tank is at lease ten (10) feet away from any hangar
structures or enclosed space. No fueling may occur within fifty (50) feet of any
combustion and ventilation air-intake to any boiler, heater, or incinerator room.
3. Fueling Apparatus and Permit Issuance. Prior to the use of any type of self-fueling
apparatus, Operators shall have such apparatus inspected, at Tenant's expense, by a
third-party licensed Professional Engineer with experience and/or training in Fire
Protection, to be approved by the City Fire Marshal, and referred to herein as a Fire
Protection Engineer ("FPE"). Results of the inspection shall be submitted in writing to, and
require written concurrence by, the Fire Marshal. All hoses and de-fueling equipment
shall be maintained in safe, sound, and non-leaking condition at all times. During the
fueling of an aircraft, the dispensing apparatus and the aircraft shall be bonded in
accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including but not limited to the
California Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards, and FAA and
Federal Aboveground Tank regulations (collectively, "Applicable Laws"). Tenant shall
submit to the Airport Manager a plan for daily, monthly, and yearly inspection
procedures for fueling apparatus, including forms to be used and submittal and filing
procedures. The FPE shall review all forms, inspect each vehicle, and review all training
and inspection records for each re-fueeer prior to operation. The FPE shall also inspect
fueling vehicles on an annual basis and provide an opinion regarding whether or not
each vehicle and fueling operation is in compliance with all Applicable Laws and these
Regulations ("Re-Fueler Annual Report"). The Re-Fueler Annual Report shall contain all
relevant records for the prior year, including without limitation reports of inventory,
daily/monthly inspections, training, and all items referenced in this Section 3. The Re-
Fueler Annual Report shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal, whose concurrence shall be
required for issuance of aSelf-Fueling Permit, and maintained by the Airport Manager.
The Re-Fueler Annual Report is subject to review by the Fire Marshal during compliance
inspections and at other times as requested by the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal reserves
the right to request additional information and/or testing to confirm Tenant's
compliance. The FPE shall develop "Standard Operating Procedures" for the fueling of
aircraft. All persons engaged in any manner in the fueling operation must be trained,
and current written documentation of such training must be submitted to and
maintained by the Airport Manager.
Issuance of a Fire Permit shall be at the discretion of the Fire Marshal, in the exercise of
reasonable judgment to ensure compliance with these Regulations and protection of
the public safety. If the Re-Fueler Annual Report indicates that the Operator is in
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compliance with all applicable regulations, the Fire Marshal's Office may issue aone-
year operational Self-Fueling Permit. If the FPE's annual report identifies deficiencies, the
Operator will normally have thirty (30) days to achieve compliance; provided, however,
that the Fire Marshal reserves the right to revoke the annual Self-Fueling Permit and
recommend termination of the Self-Fueling Agreement or allow additional time to
correct deficiencies. In the event that the Re-Fueler Annual Report identifies an
emergency situation, the Fire Marshal shall, in the exercise of his or her sole discretion and
at his or her option, require immediate compliance and/or termination.
4. Compliance with City and State Law. Applicable Laws with which Tenants and
Operators must comply include not only those laws and regulations referenced in
Section 3, but also Chapter 16.24 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and all applicable
local, state, and federal regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, Applicable Laws shall
include aircraft fueling and de-fueling requirements, including but not limited to, ground
devices, prohibition of smoking while fueling, fueling hoses, and restrictions on engine
start-up. Additionally, fueling, de-fueling and fuel storage activities at the Airport shall
conform to the current applicable provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, as amended; FAA Circular 150/5230-4A (including updates or
amendments); applicable provisions of the Petaluma Airport Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan ("SWPPP");and applicable. provisions of Environmental Protection
Agency regulations. No person shall dispose of any oils, fuels, solvents, chemicals, or any
other toxic substances or pollutants on Airport property except in receptacles provided
for that purpose, nor allow them to enter, or pose a risk of entry into, the surface water,
sewer, or drainage system. Waste fuel (hazardous waste) must be disposed of according
to requirements specified in California Health and Safety Code Section 23500 et seq. and
Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Failure to comply with these regulations may
result in both civil and criminal penalties. Operators are be required to submit a
complete a Hazardous Materials Business Plan ("HMBP") pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 23500 et seq. Operators shall pay all associated fees and submit their plan
electronically to the California Environmental Reporting System ("CERS") pursuant to AB
228b.
Bonding. During fueling and de-fueling, the aircraft shall be properly bonded. Operators
shall connect bonding cables from. the fueling vehicle to the aircraft. Operators shall
disconnect grounding and bonding cables in reverse order. All grounding and bonding
must be done according to accepted codes and standards as confirmed by the FPE.
Tenant shall obtain Standard Operating Procedures from an FPE for grounding and
bonding activities. Training records maintained in the Re-Fueler Annual Report shall
include evidence of training in grounding and bonding.
6. Spill Prevention. Operators shall exercise due care to prevent spillage of fuel, including
avoiding the filling of tanks to the point where they could overflow from heat expansion.
Operators shall file a written copy of a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan
("SPCC"), approved by the Fire Marshal and maintained by the Airport Manager.
Operators shall make immediate notification to the Petaluma Fire Department by calling
91 1 in the event of any fuel leaks or spills, regardless of the amount. The Airport Manager
shall also be notified of any leakage or spills promptly upon the occurrence, or
Operators' subsequent discovery of, ar.y leakage or spills. Operators shall be responsible
for cleanup and removal of all fuel leakage or spills caused by Operators, at Tenant's
sole expense, under the supervision and approval of the Petaluma Fire Department,
and/or any other regulatory agency with jurisdiction. Failure to report a spill or release of
hazardous materials may result in significant fines and/or legal action.
Training. Operators shall complete an approved training program developed and
designated by an Approved Inspector at Tenant's or Operators' expense. The Approved
Inspector will compile all documents and training plans, and review all Fire Code-related
requirements with respect to Tenant's operation, and certify that Tenant and
Operator(s) are in compliance with all Applicable Laws. The training program must be
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submitted for approval by the FPE and receive concurrence from the Fire Department.
No person shall fuel or de-fuel an aircraft prior to completion of training and submission of
written evidence of such completion to the Airport Manager. Copies of all training
records shall be maintained by the Airport Manager and be subject to review by the FPE
and/or the Fire Marshal.
8. Indemnification. To the fullest extent allowed by law, Operators shall indemnify, defend
(with counsel approved by City) and hold harmless the City, Airport, and their respective
officials, agents, officers, and employees from and against any and all losses, liabilities,
expenses, claims, demands, liens, penalties, costs (including costs of defense), suits,
damages of every kind, nature and description, reasonable attorneys' fees, costs or
expenses directly or indirectly arising from Operators' use of the Airport, except to the
extent such claims arise as a result of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City
or Airport. This hold harmless and indemnification clause shall survive the termination of
Tenant's lease.
nsurance. Compliance with the Airport Self-Refueling Insurance Requirements
("Insurance Requirements") attached hereto as Attachment A shall be required from
every Tenant. City reserves the right to require additional forms and amounts of
insurance, and to make such other modifications to the Insurance Requirements, as the
City Risk Manager deems appropriate, upon ninety (90) days notice to Tenant.
10. Metering and Fuel Flowage Fees. The fuel flowage fee shall be $0.24 per gallon on the
net gallons delivered. This rate will be included in Tenant's Self-Fueling Agreement. Upon
a fuel delivery, an invoice will be generated by the Finance Department which will be
due upon receipt. City reserves the right to increase fees as necessary to cover its costs,
upon thirty (30) days notice to Tenant.
1 1. DOT Approval. All fueling vehicles must meet or exceed minimum California
Department of Transportation ("DOT") and United States Department of Transportation
("U.S. DOT") requirements for operation on public highways. Operators shall be
responsible for ensuring that such vehicles meet all such DOT and U.S. DOT requirements.
12. Parking and Storage of Fuel Vehicles. Parking and storage of fuel vehicles are only
permitted in areas approved by the Airport Manager. All parking and storage areas shall
contain a fuel spill containment area in compliance with all state and local laws. The
California Fire Code ("CFC"), Chapter 27, Sectioh 2704.2.2.4, defines storage
requirements for outdoor aboveground storage tanks as "Secondary Containment" for
outdoor storage areas and requires that Secondary Containment be designed to
contain a spill from the largest individual vessel. If the area is open to rainfall, Secondary
Containment shall be designed to include the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined
by a 25-year-storm, and provisions shall be made to drain accumulations of groundwater
and rainwater. Fuel trucks may not be parked in any hangar, tie-down area or Airport
parking lot. Construction of the Secondary Containment area shall be completed and
approved by the Fire Marshal prior to commencement of self-fueling operations. An
Approved Inspector will be required to evaluate construction and capacity of
Secondary Containment storage. Engineered plans must be submitted to the Fire
Marshal's Office for review and approval. Open outdoor Secondary Containment will be
considered, but may not be allowed, depending on environmental conditions and/or
sensitive receptors. Certain storage locations may not be feasible if they present a
greater risk of release.
13. Fuel Sales Prohibited. Fuel sales or dispensing of fuel by any self-fueling Operators to any
aircraft other than the applicable Tenant's aircraft is prohibited.
14. Other Safety Measures.
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A. No aircraft shall be fueled with the engine running (hot-fueling) unless Operator has
obtained prior written authorization from the Airport Manager. No Operator shall start
the engine of any aircraft when there is gasoline on the ground under the aircraft.
B. No person shall smoke or use any material or equipment that is likely to cause a spark
or ignition within. fifty (SO) feet of any fueling or de-fueling operations., pursuant to
Section 16.24.020 of the City Municipal Code.
C. Operators shall treat all fuel with due caution and circumspection with regard to the
rights and safety of others and so as not to endanger persons or property.
D. No person shall use any material likely to cause a static discharge during fueling or
de-fueling of aircraft.
E. Operators shall ensure that adequate fire extinguishers are within ready reach of
Operators or any other person engaged in fueling and de-fueling operations at all
times.
F. Operators shall ensure that all fueling activities cease when lightning discharges
occur within five (5) miles of the Airport.
G. Operators involved in fueling operations shall ensure that the aircraft's parking brake
is set, at least one aircraft wheel is chocked, or the aircraft is secured to the ground
by the two wing tie-down points.
1 S. Enforcement. City retains the right to cancel any right to self-fuel in response to any
violation of these Regulations or aSelf-Fueling Agreement.
16. Amendment. These Regulations may be amended from time to time by the City.
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ATTACHMENT A
To Regulations for Self-Fueling Tenants of the Petaluma Municipal Airport
AIRPORT SELF-REFUELING
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Lessee's performance of the services under this Agreement shall not commence until Lessee
shall have obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance shall have
been approved by the City Attorney as to form and the Risk Manager as to carrier and
sufficiency. All requirements herein provided shall appear either in the body of the insurance
policies or as endorsements and shall specifically bind the insurance carrier.
Lessee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract all necessary insurance
against claims now and in the future for injuries to persons or damages to property which may
arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by the Lessee, the Lessee's
agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.
A. Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage:
a. Personal injury;
b. Contractual liability.
c. Pollution Liability Coverage
2. Insurance Services Office form covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
Pollution Liability Coverage during transport, operation and storage of such
vehicles and trailers.
Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and
Employer's Liability Insurance.
Such other insurance coverages and limits as may be required by the City.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance
Lessee shall maintain limits no less than:
1. General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence/incident for bodily injury, personal
injury property damage and pollution liability. If Commercial General Liability
Insurance or other form with a general aggregate liability is used, either the
general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or the general
aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
2. Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per accident/incident for bodily injury, property
damage and pollution liability.
3. Employer's Liability: Bodily Injury by Accident - $1,000,000 each accident.
Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 policy limit.
Bodily Injury by Disease - $1,000,000 each employee.
4. Such other insurance coverages and limits as may be required by the City.
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C. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.
At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or
.self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and
volunteers; or the Lessee shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and
related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
D. Other Insurance Provisions
The required general liability and automobile policies are to contain, or be endorsed to
contain the following provisions:
1. The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be
covered as Additional Insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities
performed by or on behalf of the Lessee; products and completed operations of
the Lessee; premises owned, occupied or used by the Lessee; or automobiles
owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Lessee. The coverage shall contain no
special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
2. For any claims related to this project, the Lessee's insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents
and volunteers: Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its
officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers shall be excess of the Lessee's
insurance and shall not contribute with it.
3. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including
breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers,
officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
4. The Lessee's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom
claim is made or suit is brought except, with respect to the limits of the insurer's
liability.
5. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in
coverage or in limits except after thirty X30) days' prior written. notice by certified
mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
6. Lessee agrees to waive subrogation rights against the City regardless of the
applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors,
subcontractors or others involved in any way with the Services to do likewise.
E. Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than
A:VII.
Verification of Coverage
Lessee shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage required by
this clause. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to
bind coverage on its behalf. All endorsements are to be received and approved by the
City before the Services commences.
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