“Supporting Airports, Strengthening Communities”
Chart Supplement Bulletin August 7, 2025
San Gabriel Valley Airport (IATA: EMT, ICAO: KEMT, FAA LID: EMT) — formerly El Monte Airport — is a public airport in El Monte, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. In November 2014, its name was changed from El Monte Airport to San Gabriel Valley Airport.[2]The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a regional reliever general aviation facility.[3]
Facilities
The airport location is at 4233 Santa Anita Ave El Monte, CA 91731 and covers 103 acres (0.42 km2) at an elevation of 295.6 feet (90.1 m).[1] Its single runway, 1/19, is 3,995 by 75 feet (1,218 m × 23 m).
In 2021 the airport had 87,640 aircraft operations, average 240 per day: 99% general aviation, <1% air taxi, <1 commercial, and <1% military. In December 2021, 93 aircraft were based at this airport: 87 single-engine, 1 multi-engine, and 5 helicopter.[1]
Pilot's Association:
San Gabriel Valley Pilot's Association - A non-profit community group supporting the San Gabriel Valley Airport in El Monte, CA - The pilot's association meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Often an FAA Safety WINGS seminar follows. All pilots are welcome, and there are always snacks like pizza and cookies as extra rewards for all. The group meets at the lobby of the airport's Terminal, 4233 Santa Anita Ave. , El Monte, CA, United States, California. Free Parking.
News, Challenges & Correspondence:
09/24/2025 Special to SCAUWG.ORG from Marc Haney DDS- AOTHERN DELAY! - Draw your own conclusions.
Further delay on a December 2024 public records request
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez <AlCruz@dpw.lacounty.gov>
Date: September 23, 2025 at 4:26:41 PM PDT
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>, "W. Eric Pilsk" <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>, Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Public Records Act Request 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8, 2024, AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024, AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
¨The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
¨The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by October 22, 2025.
09/19/2025 Special to SCAUWG.ORG from Marc Haney DDS - On September 12, the LAC Subcommittee on Self Sustainability held a ZOOM meeting for KEMT tenants regarding the 2025 AMCG rent Study. The stated purpose of the meeting was “for the Aviation Commission Subcommittee members to solicit feedback from airport tenants regarding the 2025 Aeronautical rent Studies and related potential adjustments to the monthly rental rates for use of County-owned aircraft storage hangars and tiedowns.”
At the immediate onset of the meeting, Commissioner Lord forcefully attempted to shut down any discussion of the 2025 rent study, and tried to censor comments to that affect. Meeting strong opposition to his maneuver to quash comments and discussion on the rent study, participants were able to voice concerns regarding study defects. Refer to attachment for summary table of the study.
First, most notably, AMCG found all KEMT hangar rents are higher than the competitive airports, the main stated comparable element of the study. Second, AMCG proposed rents 20 to 34% higher than the competitive airports for all hangar types, basing the higher rent on a nebulous Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) factor. By the way all the competitive airports reside in the same MSA, but AMCG going against its own methods and results, inflated recommended KEMT rents by comparing hangars to the country’s highest MSA, not to competitive airports as the study stated,. Although not defined, AMCG likely chose the heist MSA, such as possibly New York City (the study did not explain how AMCG arrived at this upcharge multiplier). Very confusing and not appropriate.
Second, AMCG introduced bias into the study by classifying run down1,520 sq/ft rectangular hangars as “Executive Hangars” and evaluated these hangars differently than all other metal hangars (AMCG used triple net lease comparison, which opposes the month-to-month gross rent method all KEMT hangars were compared). In 2020, AMCG defined an “Executive Hangar” as a hangar with a minimum foot print of 2,500 sq/ft, with storage, office space and waiting areas. None of the KEMT hangars meet these criteria, yet AMCG continued to segregate these hangars proposing for sharp rent increases above the competitive market place.
Third, AMCG recommended a $5 per month increase for certain 1,520 sq/ft hangars, while a $119 per month increase was recommended for a group of other, exactly like 1,520 sq/ft hangars. Keep in mind, the 2025 AMCG study recommendations relied on a one-time 2019 observation made by AMCG staff.
Please review the attached study summary. The left column summarizes AMCG’s actual study results obtained by data collection. The center column depicts AMCG’s recommended new rates based upon a flawed MSA multiplier). The third column depicts the percent increase over anticompetitive airports charge.
AI generated a response regarding what happens when an airport sponsor increased rates far above competitive airports, while experiencing a 24% aeronautical hangar vacancy rate (264 hangars out of 1,089 under LAC management do not have aeronautical use, according to June 2024 county records ( no current inventory numbers are available as last week).
It is disturbing that the Aviation commission Chairman would so forcefully attempt to quash any discussion on the AMCG study, going against the stated purpose of the ZOOM meeting.
Attached Summary: Documentation:
Mathematics does not yield to misguided ideology. The table found here states data taken from the 2025 AMCG Aeronautical Rate Study. Column one states the actual comp rate for competitive airports in the study. Column 2 states AMCG’s recommended rates based on an erroneous MSA factor. Column 3 depicts the percentage the AMCG recommended rates are above the actual rates AMCG determined for competitive airports to KEMT.
It is clear that AMCG is recommending LAC increase KEMT hangar rates that are far higher than competitive airports in the region.
2025 2025 %over
Hangar type AMCG Comp recommendations Comp
Executive Hangars $644 $819 27%
Small T-Hangar $433 $450-$520 20%
Medium T-Hangar $462 $520-$605 23%
Large T-Hangar $594 $800 34%
Next, you will find how AI projects a negative outcome by implementing the rate increases. Note: I did not make this up. Check for yourself and verify.
AI prompt: “What happens when an airport sponsor increases hangar rental rates above market competitive rates while suffering a 24% vacancy rate”.
AI Overview:
When an airport sponsor increases hangar rental rates significantly above competitive market rates while experiencing a 24% vacancy rate, the sponsor will likely see declining rental revenue, potential violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant assurances, and damage to their relationship with the aviation community. This strategy is generally counterproductive because it disincentivizes potential tenants in an already soft market.
Financial consequences
Declining revenue and utilization: With a 24% vacancy rate, the airport already has low demand. Increasing prices further reduces the number of willing tenants, causing the occupancy rate to fall even more. The financial gain from higher rates on occupied hangars is quickly negated by the loss of revenue from a growing number of vacant units.
Cost recovery issues: Airport sponsors are expected by the FAA to set "fair and reasonable" rates that help the airport become self-sustaining. However, setting rates far above market value may prevent the airport from adequately recovering its costs if the vacancy rate becomes too high.
Non-aeronautical rental complications: Airports with vacant hangars may seek FAA approval to rent them for non-aviation use on a month-to-month basis, but they must charge fair market commercial rates. This option may be limited or less profitable than hoped, especially if the non-aeronautical rate is now significantly higher than what the local commercial market will bear.
Regulatory and compliance issues
Violation of FAA grant assurances: Airports that have accepted federal grants are obligated to keep fees "fair and reasonable". An egregious pricing structure that keeps occupancy artificially low can be viewed as failing to maintain the facility for public aeronautical use. One FAA document cites high vacancy rates attributable to "aviation rental rates above market competitive aviation hangar rates" as a violation of these grant rules.
Discrimination claims: If an airport charges different market rates to different users without a justifiable reason, it could lead to claims of unjust discrimination, which is prohibited under FAA regulations.
Operational and community impacts
Deterring new tenants: Pilots and aircraft owners have options. With a 24% vacancy rate, they are likely to seek more affordable hangar space at competing nearby airports. Some owners may even choose to move their base of operations to a different airport entirely, especially if a cheaper option is only a short drive away.
Strained relationships with the aviation community: The move could sour the relationship between the airport sponsor and the resident aviation community, which includes pilots, flight schools, and other on-field businesses. Higher costs may cause businesses to cut back services or relocate, hurting the airport's ecosystem.
Underutilization of assets: The high vacancy rate represents a major inefficiency. The airport's hangars are an asset intended to generate revenue and support aviation, but instead, they sit empty. An alternative strategy would be to lower rates to a competitive level to fill the hangars, ensuring the asset generates some revenue rather than none.
09/07/2025 Here are some updates. - KEMT: The FAA is reviewing the case and should have a determination soon.
The LAC Aviation Commission formed a subcommittee to study ways to make LAC airports more self-sustaining. The committee has scheduled zoom meetings with the five airport tenants to receive feedback on the 2024 AMCG rent studies. However, the Commission announced at last week’s commission meeting held at Compton Airport that the county plans to increase hangar rents in January 2026 based upon the AMCG rent increase recommendations. Special to SCAUWG.ORG by Marc Haney DDS, MS
08/17/2025 LA County's "Airport at a Glance" from January 2019
Summary:
Marc Haney requested public records from Los Angeles County Public Works regarding AMCG Airport Rent Studies on December 3, 2024.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez acknowledged the request and indicated the need for extensions due to "unusual circumstances" requiring additional time to search and collect records - Multiple extensions were granted, with updates promised by specific dates, the latest being June 17, 2025 - Marc Haney and SCAUWG.ORG have expressed frustration over the delay
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07/28/2025
07/28/2025
Subsequently, "this was a response that the county needs more time. I narrowed the request yesterday to Horvath’s order for the county to decline FAA funding for KWHP."
Thank you,
07/22/2025
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez <AlCruz@dpw.lacounty.gov>
Date: July 22, 2025 at 6:39:24 PM CDT
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>, "W. Eric Pilsk" <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>, Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Public Records Act Request 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent Studies
To J.M. Haney
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
¨The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
¨The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by August 26, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 4:25 PM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: 'Paul Maselbas' <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Public Records Act Request 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
¨The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
¨The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by July 22, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 4:41 PM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: 'Paul Maselbas' <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez <AlCruz@dpw.lacounty.gov>
Date: May 14, 2025 at 4:41:22 PM PDT
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>, "W. Eric Pilsk" <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>, Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: Public Records Act Request 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent Studies
To J.M. Haney
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
¨The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
¨The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by June 17, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:33 PM
To: 'Marc Haney' <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; 'W. Eric Pilsk' <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: Public Records Act Request 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney:
RESPONSE IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
We have located the following documents responsive to your request:
- Facility Use Agreement
- Email Records
We will continue to review our files for additional responsive records to your public records request and will provide you with an update on our continuing review on or before May 14, 2025.
Please note that the California Public Records Act does not require public agencies to answer questions, but rather requires the production of non-exempt public records, as defined by law. Accordingly, Public Works reviews inquiries to determine if there are non-exempt records that are responsive. Non-exempt records identified in response to that inquiry are provided. Any exemptions will be noted in our response above.
Please contact me should you have any questions.
Thank you,
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:18 AM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: 14-Day Extension 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
þ The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
þThe need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by April 15, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:22 AM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: 14-Day Extension 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
þ The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
þThe need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by March 12, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 2:12 PM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: 14-Day Extension 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney / Marc Haney:
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
þ The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
þThe need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by February 13, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2024 11:08 AM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: RE: 14-Day Extension 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesTo J.M. Haney / Marc Haney:
EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020, Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8, 2024, AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
þ The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
þThe need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Los Angeles County Public Works is actively working on your request and will require additional time to search for and collect responsive records. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by January 16, 2025.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Our offices will be closed on December 25, 2024, for Christmas and January 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2024 9:34 AM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: 14-Day Extension 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesACKNOWLEDGEMENT INVOKING A 14-DAY EXTENSION IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST
OUR FILE NUMBER 6050
We have reviewed your Public Records Act Request received on December 3, 2024, wherein you requested:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
This Public Records Inspection/Copying Request involves “Unusual Circumstances” which means the following selected situation(s):
þ The need to search for and collect the requested records from field facilities or other establishments that are separate from the office processing the request.
¨The need to search for, collect, and appropriately examine a voluminous amount of separate and distinct records that are demanded in a single request.
þThe need for consultation, which shall be conducted with all practicable speed, with another agency having substantial interest in the determination of the request or among two or more components of the agency having substantial subject matter interest therein.
¨The need to compile data, to write programming language or a computer program, or to construct a computer report to extract data.
Under these “Unusual Circumstances”, which apply only to the extent reasonably necessary to the proper processing of the particular request, the Government Code provides the responder with a 14-day extension time-period to process the request. Therefore, we will contact you with an update by December 26, 2024.
Our offices will be closed on December 25, 2024, for Christmas and January 1, 2025, for New Year’s Day. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:17 AM
To: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: Acknowledgment 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent StudiesThis email is to acknowledge the receipt of the subject request on December 3, 2024. The Public Records Act allows for an initial statutory 10-days response period from the date of receipt of the request (and a subsequent 14-days extension if necessary). The initial statutory 10-day response period for your request begins on December 3, 2024, and you will receive an update concerning the status of your request by December 12, 2024.
Please note our business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm. Thank you.
Alicia Cruz-Gonzalez
Investigator I
Los Angeles County Public Works(626) 458-7091
________________________________________________________________________
From: Marc Haney <haney@haneyperio.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 9:20 AM
To: PW-PWPRRS <PWPRRS@pw.lacounty.gov>
Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>; W. Eric Pilsk <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>; Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>
Subject: Public records request: AMCG rent Studies performed for Los Angeles county regarding the five county owned airports. .Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, Mark PastrellaWe request the following records be produced:
- The RFP for contracting with AMCG for the AMCG Feb. 7, 2020 Airport Rent Study.
- All communications between Los Angeles County and AMCG regarding the Feb.7, 2020 AMCG Airport Rent Study, the Feb. 8 2024 AMCG Aeronautic Airport Rent Study, and the Feb. 8, 2024 AMCG Non-Aeronautic Rent Study.
The request includes all forms of communication such as email, text, facsimile, paper, mail or other communications between then division Chief Richard Smith, assistant Chief Jason Morgan, current administrator, Paul Malesbas, and any and all other County representatives and their agents who were involved with the rent studies.
Records can be emailed to the address above, or mailed to: J.M.Haney
05/28/2025
05/24/2025 Program Guidance Letters (PGLs) and Program Information Memorandums (PIMs) for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) - This page includes the following guidance for the Airport Improvement Program:
05/21/2025
5/22/2025 SCAUWG.ORG NOTES REGARDING THE COUNTY RESPONSE ABOVE:
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Btw, their May email includes Paul Maselbas. He retired in March. Jason Morgan C.M. is now acting chief of the County Aviation dept. - Obviously, they are lawyering up.
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"Cc: Paul Maselbas <pmaselbas@dpw.lacounty.gov>, "W. Eric Pilsk" <epilsk@kaplankirsch.com>, Warren Wellen <wwellen@counsel.lacounty.gov>Subject:RE: Public Records Act Request 6050 - AMCG Airport Rent Studies"
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Kaplankirsch is the County's attorney! One might ask if most records requests go through the County Council, and the very expensive Attorney that represents the County.
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Already they are announcing that they will feel free to review and withhold info. e.g. "On April 30, 2025, our office provided a letter response that included non-exempt responsive records. The County has located additional records responsive to your CPRA request. The review process is ongoing,..."
01/22/2025 Letter written to the Brackett Pilot's association by J.M. Haney:
4/25/2025
01/05/2025 Here is a Birds Eye view of the Part 16 complaint:
“Headline: Los Angeles County plans to increase aviation hangar rates as much as 50%, while maintaining a 24% aviation hangar vacancy rate”
“Two KEMT hangar tenants, on behalf of 42 tenant petition signers, filed a Part 16 formal complaint against LAC alleging the county has habitually charged higher rents for aviation tenants, and below fair market value rents for hangars being used for public storage. The county has issued its response, and complainants have 45 days to rebut.
LAC owns and manages 1089 aircraft hangars, 137 being used for public storage, and 126 remain vacant, with no demand. This phenomenon of 76% hangars being used for aviation purposes is unique to Los Angeles County. No other single airport, nor multiple airport system managed by a single sponsor in the nation has this high hangar vacancy problem. All surrounding airports in the So Cal region are full of aviation purpose clients, and have wait lists for hangars.
LAC’s recent hangar appraisal study confirms the Part 16 Complaint: All hangar types in the study were at higher rental rates than any comparable or competitive hangar types. The complaint brings up two FAA grant assurance violation issues. 1. LAC fails to offer its five county owned airports to the public as airports on a fair and reasonable basis, without discrimination. 2. The county fails to meet the self-sustainability rules through its practice of charging below fair market value rents for non-aviation hangar tenants using aeronautic hangars for public storage AND failing to market empty hangars for aviation and non-aviation rental income.
Tenants at KEMT, KPOC, KWHP, and KCPM are encouraged to review the ACMG 2024 Aeronautic Rent Study for the proposed rent increases ranging from 4% to 50 % this coming July, 2025. The study can be accessed on the County’s Aviation Division website.
Any questions can be directed to Haney@haneyperio.com”
Thank you,
J. Marc Haney, DDS, MS
11/27/2024
Read the ENTIRE DOCUMENT HERE: Minutes_November 27, 2024 Final Draft
10/31/2024 The FAA stated that the resubmission of the Part 16 complaint likely will be docketed Monday. Once confirmed, I will process a brief. Thanks, Marc
08/29/2024 PART 16 COMPLAINT DOCKETS
08/29/2024 PART 16 COMPLAINT
READ THE FULL DOCUMENT HERE