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AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 - 5:30 P.M.
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City of Palm Springs: Riverside County:
Vacant
City of Cathedral City:
Jill Philbrook
City of Palm Desert:
Kevin Wiseman Aftab Dada - Chair David Feltman
Kevin J. Corcoran
Vice Chair
Ken Hedrick City of Indian Wells:
Paul Budilo
City of Coachella:
Gabriel Martin
City of Rancho Mirage:
Thomas Weil Gerald Adams Scott G. Miller
Patricia Breslin John Payne City of La Quinta:
Kathleen Hughes
City of Desert Hot Springs:
Jan Pye
City of Indio:
Jhan Schmitz Todd Burke M. Guillermo Suero
Palm Springs City Staff
Justin Clifton Harry Barrett Jr., A.A.E.
City Manager Airport Executive Director
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director, City of Palm Springs, California, hereby
certify this agenda was posted on June 9, 2022, in accordance with established policies and
procedures.
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. POSTING OF AGENDA
3. ROLL CALL
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4. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Limited to three minutes on any subject within the purview of
the Commission
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the Airport Commission Regular Meeting of
May 18, 2022
7. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
9. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
9.A Push Media, Inc. dba Gleeson Digital Strategies, Inc.
10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:
10.A Projects Update and Airport Capital Improvement Program Update
10.B Financial Summary Update
10.C Marketing Update
10.D Concession RFP Update
11. COMMISSIONERS REQUESTS AND REPORTS:
12. REPORT OF COUNCIL ACTIONS:
12.A Past City Council Actions
12.B Future City Council Actions
13. RECEIVE AND FILE:
13.A Airline Activity Report May 2022
13.B Airline Activity Report Fiscal Year Comparison
13.C Airlines Schedules July 2022
14. COMMITTEES:
14.A Future Committee Meetings
ADJOURNMENT:
The Airport Commission will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on July 20, 2022, at 5:30 P.M.
via teleconference.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 – 5:30 P.M.
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1.CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dada called the Airport Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. and he
invited Commissioner Adams to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was held
via videoconference.
2.POSTING OF THE AGENDA: Posted on May 12, 2022.
3.ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present:
Gerald Adams (Palm Springs) Scott G. Miller (Palm Springs)
Patricia Breslin (Palm Springs) John Payne (Palm Springs)
Todd Burke (Palm Springs) Jill Philbrook (Cathedral City)
Kevin Corcoran (Palm Springs) – Vice Chair Jan Pye (Desert Hot Springs)
Aftab Dada (Palm Springs) - Chair M. Guillermo Suero (Palm Springs)
Ken Hedrick (Palm Springs) Thomas Weil (Rancho Mirage)
Kathleen Hughes (La Quinta) Kevin Wiseman (Palm Desert)
Commissioners Absent: Paul Budilo (Indian Wells), David Feltman (Palm Springs),
Gabriel Martin (Coachella), and Jhan Schmitz (Indio)
Staff Present:
Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director
Daniel Meier, Deputy Director of Aviation Marketing and Air Service
Victoria Carpenter, Airport Administration Manager
Christina Brown, Executive Administrative Assistant
4.ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Commissioner Weil,
seconded by Commissioner Miller, and unanimously approved noting the
absence of Commissioners Budilo, Feltman, Martin, and Schmitz.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ITEM 6
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6. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the minutes of the Airport Commission Meeting of April 20, 2022.
Moved by Commissioner Hedrick, seconded by Vice Chairman Corcoran and
unanimously approved noting the absence of Commissioners Budilo, Feltman,
Martin, and Schmitz.
7. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: None
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT: None
9. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
9.A Operations, Properties and Facilities Committee Update
Chairman Dada noted that Committee Chairman Schmitz had been excused from the
meeting, and he asked Executive Administrative Assistant Brown to provide an
update. Ms. Brown reported that an Operations, Properties and Facilities Committee
meeting was held on May 5th, and she said that the Committee had received an
update on parking capacity, baggage claim capacity, and the consolidated car rental
facility.
Commissioner Hedrick asked if Airport Executive Director Barrett had provided a
presentation to the Committee. Mr. Barrett said that he did not provide a presentation
for the Committee and that the meeting was a question-and-answer session. Ms.
Brown noted that when the Committee meeting minutes are approved, they will be
uploaded to the airport website for the Commissioners to review.
Item 9.B was heard after Item 10.C.
9.B Aviatrix Communications, LLC
Director of Aviation Marketing and Air Service Meier reported that for the new Brand
and Website RFP, nine companies had submitted proposals, and Aviatrix
Communications, LLC (Aviatrix) had been selected. He noted that Aviatrix had
provided previous services for the Marketing and Communications Plan and the Crisis
Communications Plan for PSP. Mr. Meier said that Aviatrix has excellent experience
in all areas needed for the new brand and website development and that Aviatrix has
provided website development services for 20 airports and brand development for 11
airports.
Commissioner Miller inquired about the list of companies that had provided proposals
for the RFP. Mr. Meier reviewed the list of companies that had submitted proposals.
Commissioner Payne noted that when a firm has developed the strategy for the
services, they are usually conflicted out of subsequent bids because they know too
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much so it’s not competitively fair, and he asked Mr. Meier if that had been a concern
and if so, how did he address the concern. Mr. Meier said that the RFP went through
the City’s procurement process and that the Procurement staff had vetted the
proposals and to his knowledge, there wasn’t a conflict. Commissioner Payne asked
Airport Executive Director Barrett for his input on the matter. Mr. Barrett said that the
City’s procurement manager had reviewed the proposals and that the procurement
manager did not identify a conflict that could be problematic for the airport.
Mr. Meier reviewed the new features that would be on the website. Commissioner
Miller said that when the Commission had reviewed their goal setting last year it had
been noted that the Commission wanted to try to present the airport as a possible
transportation hub, and he asked if the website would have enhanced features on the
website for Sunline buses, local taxi cabs, TNC’s, and Amtrak. Mr. Meier said that
ground transportation is listed on the current website, and it would be included on the
new website. He said that he would take Commissioner Miller’s suggestion into
consideration to see how it could be integrated into the new website. Commissioner
Miller said that it would be great if there could be a two-way interaction on the website.
Mr. Meier noted that he had spoken to Sunline Transit Agency about placing a bus
stop at the airport main terminal and that he had been told that it wouldn’t be possible
because of their concerns with the airport roadway traffic flows throwing them off
schedule. He said that there had been a discussion about placing the bus stop on El
Cielo Road at the airports cost which was not his preference, and he asked if any of
the Commissioners had a contact at Sunline Transit Agency that they could put him
in contact with to discuss front door service for the airport. Commissioner Payne said
that he could reach out to Sunline Transit Agency. Commissioner Miller suggested
that there are Federal grants available for the bus stop and routing and that COVID-
19 funds could possibly be used. Mr. Meier said that he would send Sunline Transit
Agencies analysis to Commissioner Payne to review. Commissioner Payne said that
there are airports that provide links that have information on how to get to surrounding
points of interest by using public transit or low carbon transit. Commissioner Miller
suggested that the Casinos and the new ice hockey stadium could benefit from the
links.
Mr. Meier noted that there would also be a chat feature on the new website.
Commissioner Payne asked if the chat feature could be used for noise complaints.
Mr. Meier said that staff had recently added that functionality to the website and that
the public can now fill out a form to submit noise complaints, and he said that there is
also has a mapping function so that staff can view the location on a map. Mr. Meier
said that the new website will come with additional software options such as a noise
tracking software and a software called Air Nav Radar Box that provides aircraft
information, and he said that he would be working with the Operations and
Maintenance staff to determine which software options the airport should utilize. Mr.
Meier also noted that he has added a comments form on the current website.
Commissioner Payne asked if staff had considered putting noise microphones on
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poles. Mr. Barrett said that staff had researched noise microphones in the past, and
he said that typically equipment associated with that type of program would be
prohibitively expensive unless you are a large airport with a large amount of air traffic.
Mr. Meier said that he wants the airport staff, the Commission, and the Community
groups that are stakeholders to be involved in the website development, and he said
that the cost of the project is $149,000. Commissioner Miller asked if the Commission
could have a sneak peak before the website goes live. Mr. Meier said that he was
planning on presenting the website to the Commission before it goes live.
Commissioner Adams inquired about the $149,000 project cost and the term of the
contract. Mr. Meier explained that the $149,000 covers the development fee, and it
includes one year of website maintenance.
ACTION: Recommend to the Palm Springs City Council to approve an agreement with
Aviatrix Communications, LLC. Moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by
Commissioner Hedrick and unanimously approved noting the absence of
Commissioners Budilo, Feltman, Martin, and Schmitz.
10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT:
10.A Projects Update and Airport Capital Improvement Program Update
Chairman Dada announced that Interim Airport Executive Director Barrett had been
promoted to Airport Executive Director, and he congratulated Mr. Barrett.
Airport Executive Director Barrett said that there were five noise complaints for the
month of April, three were commercial noise complaints and two general aviation
noise complaints. Mr. Barrett said that the average parking capacity has been at 69%
over the last couple of months, and he said that this is concerning in the sense that
the increased number is showing a sustained growth on the landside for parking which
is something that the airport staff will need to address, and it is also good news
because the increase in parking is creating revenue for the airport. He said that staff
was looking into hiring a consultant to help determine where improvements can be
made with the rates and fee structure, and to help facilitate the improvements. Mr.
Barrett said that staff was also looking into some short-term solutions which could
include utilizing the overflow parking lot and lighting and infrastructure projects.
Commissioner Miller asked if it was a coincidence that there are for sale signs on the
vacant properties across from the airport. Mr. Barrett said that it is a coincidence.
Commissioner Miller voiced his concern in regard to the possibility of an investor
buying the property because they know the property could be crucial to the operations
of the airport or another facility and then raising the price up as high as they can, and
he strongly suggested that Mr. Barrett consider purchasing the property sooner than
later. Mr. Barrett said that staff has been doing some internal research on vacant
properties that are surrounding the airport.
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Mr. Barrett said that in regard to Commissioner Miller and Wiseman’s suggestions at
the previous Commission meeting to speak to the airlines about having their agents
do more to coordinate the baggage claim area as flights come in, he said that the
airlines said that they would try to have their agents do more in the baggage claim
area and that they are still experiencing manpower constraints which are making
things difficult. Mr. Barrett said that PA systems would be installed in the sterile area
of the airport where the agents drop the bags at the roll-up doors which should help
the situation by allowing the agents to make announcements as they drop the bags
onto the belt which will hopefully ease some of the confusion.
Commissioner Burke said that he flew into PSP on Sunday on a full United Airline
flight, he said that the gate agent announced the baggage claim carousel, and he said
that the first bag was on the belt in five minutes and three seconds. Vice Chairman
Corcoran said that he had flown into PSP with Alaska Airlines, and Alaska Airlines did
not announce the baggage carousel, and he said that the baggage was on the
carousel in 11 minutes which is a huge improvement. Mr. Barrett said that some of the
improvement may be due to some the seasonal carriers being somewhat dormant
right now, and he said that staff would continue to work with the airlines to make sure
that they are making their announcements and that they have agents in the baggage
claim area and in the baggage service offices so that PSP is providing the best
possible customer service.
Commissioner Wisemen asked Mr. Barrett if he could notify the Commission when the
PA system has come online. Mr. Barrett said that he would let the Commission know
when the PA system has come online which should be within the next week.
Mr. Barrett noted that Commissioner Payne had inquired about using the Baggage
Information Display (BID) system in the baggage claim area to display baggage
information, he said that he was advised by the IT Department (IT) that the BID system
is not tied into the Flight Information Display (FID) system, and the agents would have
to manually update the BID system. Mr. Barrett said that he had asked IT what it would
take for the agents to be able to manually update the BID system, and IT said that it
would take a major project to make it happen.
Commissioner Miller asked if the issue is that IT doesn’t have the experience to
upgrade the BID system, and he suggested that there could be consultants that could
easily upgrade the system. Mr. Barrett said that it could be matter of limited expertise,
he said that IT had reached out to SITA who is the airport’s FID and BID provider, and
per IT’s conversation with SITA, it appears that the FID and BID have two different
types of software that do not talk to each other and that it would be a substantial project
to upgrade the software. Commissioner Payne said that he would be willing to contact
his contacts at SITA to get more information on this matter if Mr. Barrett was
agreeable. Mr. Barrett said that he was agreeable to having Commissioner Payne
contact SITA, and he said that he would put Commissioner Payne in contact with IT
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first so that he can get a better understanding of the infrastructure component before
speaking to SITA.
Mr. Barrett referred to the AeroCloud software that had been purchased for gate
handling automation and ground handling practices, he reported that that the system
is incredibly robust, and he said that staff was able to get some granular level
information about what the airlines were actually doing on the ramp and the things
that staff can’t always see. Mr. Barrett said that staff had identified that there were a
couple of airlines that were consistently having ground dwell times that exceeded 30
minutes which were causing delays at baggage claim and other delays, and he said
that staff was addressing the delays with the identified airlines to see if there is
something that can be done to improve their performance.
Mr. Barrett reported that V-1 Consulting (V-1) has been brought onboard to assess
the outbound baggage claim system, and the kickoff meeting will be on May 25th. He
said that V-1 will assess the system and provide a report to staff. Mr. Barrett said that
he believes that it is likely that staff will not be able to pursue V-1’s recommendation
until the Fall of this year, and he is anticipating that there will continue to be baggage
handling system challenges until the Spring. Mr. Barrett said that staff was working on
a contingency plan to mitigate the issues which would involve some supplemental
labor, and potentially additional manpower and a sixth baggage screening machine
for TSA. He said that staff was also working with the airlines to ensure that they don’t
over schedule during the peak times.
Commissioner Payne asked if it would be helpful if the passengers could turn in their
baggage earlier in the process so that the baggage is received in mass. Mr. Barrett
said that staff had run the scenario by TSA, and he said that TSA was on the fence
about receiving mass baggage because they believe it could increase the security
risk. Commissioner Hedrick asked if Commissioner Payne was referring to a remote
terminal. Commissioner Payne said that he was not referring to a remote terminal, he
was referring to airports trying to separate the passenger from their checked luggage
before they get to the airport which would make everyone’s life easier, and it would
improve the customer experience. Commissioner Payne suggested that airport staff
could dovetail off of other airport industry initiatives, and he recommended that staff
reach out to those airports as soon as possible.
Mr. Barrett noted that there are concierge services that provide third party bag
handling services and that they get the baggage to the airport separate from the
passenger. He said that the concierge service is common in the United States and
that typically the airports perform extensive pre-work to make sure that the systems,
infrastructure, and security practices are in place to handle that type of operation. Mr.
Barrett said that it could be possible for PSP to implement this type of service, and he
said that it would require a significant amount of research and time to work with TSA
to get through the process. Commissioner Miller asked if Commissioner Payne and
Mr. Barrett were referring to the Sky Cap services. Mr. Barrett said that he and
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Commissioner Payne were referring to a third-party service that picks the passengers
baggage up from their hotel. Commissioner Payne said that it could be some
combination of self-bag drop common use that would allow any airline flying out of
PSP to take the luggage separate from the traditional process and securely get it to
plane side and match that the passenger is on the flight.
Mr. Barrett reported that the airport will begin the common use conversion in early
June which will involve upgrading the IT systems at the Bono and RJ concourse gates
to allow any airline to park any aircraft at any gate as long as the gate is physically
able to accommodate the aircraft. He said that the IT conversion would begin in June,
and the construction activities should take place in the Fall of this year. Commissioner
Adams asked if staff had considered making the design more complementary to the
mid-century design of the original airport. Mr. Barrett said that staff will be focusing
heavily on the design to make sure that the design is consistent with the feel of Palm
Springs.
Mr. Barrett said that the strategy session was discussed with the Operations,
Properties and Facilities Committee and that it was agreed that the Commission needs
to move forward with the strategy session as soon as possible. He said that there are
some short-term and long-term items that could benefit from the Commissions input
as well as some cooperation between the airport and the Commission. Mr. Barrett said
that he would be working with Chairman Dada to determine a date for the strategy
session. Commissioner Payne asked if Mr. Barrett had a sense of how he would like
to structure the strategy session. Mr. Barrett said that he envisioned one or two half
day sessions. Commissioner Miller asked if the strategy session could be an in-person
meeting, and he suggested that the strategy session could be held at the convention
center. Chairman Dada said that the strategy session could be held at the convention
center or at the Hilton.
Item 10.B was heard after Item 10.D.
10.B Financial Summary Update:
Airport Administration Manager Carpenter provided a highlight of the financial
summary for April 2022, and she said that the airports financials were looking really
good. Ms. Carpenter pointed out that the On Airport Rental Car revenues had reached
$9 million which is the highest that the airport has ever received in history from the
rental cars. Commissioner Wiseman asked if the increase in revenue was related to
rate changes and/or an increase in passengers. Ms. Carpenter said that the rate
change was made to the Customer Facility Charge (CFC), she said that the revenue
for the CFC’s is accounted for in Fund 405 which is a more restricted funds account,
and she said that there was an increase in that account as well. Ms. Carpenter said
that the $9 million revenue was related to the actual rental fee that the passengers
pay for the rental of the vehicle, and she said that the airport receives 10% of the gross
sales.
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Item 10.C was heard before Item 9.B.
10.C Marketing Update:
Director of Aviation Marketing and Air Service Meier provided the air service update
for April 2022, and he said that April had the ninth PAX record since June 2021 which
had beat the previous record set in 2019 by 17.5%, and it surpassed April 2021 by
66%. Mr. Meier reported that Alaska Airlines had suspended their Portland service
(PDX) for July and August because of the pilot shortage and that the PDX service
would be restored on September 11th with Sunday service included. He also said that
Southwest Airlines had reduced their Sacramento (SMF) service to once daily and
that he did not know when twice daily would be reinstated. Mr. Meier also said that
Southwest Airlines Las Vegas (LAS) double daily service would be delayed to June
because of the pilot shortage. He said that the airport was originally scheduled to have
16 non-stop routes and 9 airlines operating for the summer which has been reduced
to 14 non-stop routes and 8 airlines.
Mr. Meier reviewed the scheduled total seats, and he compared 2022 versus 2021 for
June, July, August, and September, and he reported that the advertising RFP had
been closed and the winning bidder had been selected, and he said that he would be
presenting the agreement at the June 15th Commission meeting.
Commissioner Miller said that he didn’t believe that the pilot shortage would abate
anytime in the near future and that more schedule changes would be coming, and he
asked if the airport staff was prepared for dips in revenue that would be due to the
postponement or cancellation of flights. Mr. Meier said that he agreed that the pilot
shortage would be an ongoing issue, he said that some airlines are lowering the hours
for their pilot qualifications to get pilots in sooner, and they are reaching out to pilots
that had taken early retirements. He said that even with the reductions, the airport is
scheduled to go up in numbers for scheduled seats and airlines, and he feels confident
that the airport will be able to meet its financial needs. Airport Administration Manager
Carpenter said that she wasn’t too concerned about the pilot shortage because the
operations are going to be higher than last year, and she said that in the event there
is a decrease, the airport could fall back on the grant money. Commissioner Miller
referred to an increase in COVID-19 cases, and he voiced his concern in regard to the
possibility that things could get worse before they get better.
Commissioner Payne referred to the scheduled total seats data, and he asked Mr.
Meier if he could separate the data to distinguish between the inbound and outbound
information. Mr. Meier said that he would separate the data for the inbound and
outbound flights. Commissioner Payne asked Ms. Carpenter if it would be possible for
her to determine the financial impact of a per flight loss. Ms. Carpenter explained that
it would be a tedious task for staff to calculate the financial impact for a few flight
cancellations.
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Item 10.D was heard before Item 10.B.
10.D Concession RFP Update
Airport Administration Manager Carpenter said that the draft Concessions RFP was
close to being finalized, she said that staff had received comments worked with
Ricondo, and staff had made the changes that were possible and within allowance to
meet the industry standard and FAA requirements. Ms. Carpenter explained that even
though local and sense of place is noted in the RFP, staff cannot explicitly provide
direct information in the RFP that states that PSP prefers that a local business be
PSP’s concessionaire, and she said that staff would be emphasizing in the community
meetings and airport tours that a local business could partner with a national business.
Ms. Carpenter said that the brands and concepts are rated very high on the evaluation
criteria, and she said that staff wanted to make sure that the importance of the
concepts of sense of place and local businesses are stressed in the RFP.
Commissioner Breslin asked if Ms. Carpenter could explain the method of release for
the RFP. Ms. Carpenter said that the RFP will be released on PlanetBids, she said
that a member of the Ricondo team would be attending the Business of Airports
Conference on June 6th and that they would be spreading the word about PSP’s
Concession RFP, and she said that she would be working with Daniel to see about
possibly getting the information out through social media. Commissioner Breslin
inquired about outreach to the local businesses. Mr. Meier said that he could get the
information out through Palm Springs Hospitality Association, Visit Greater Palm
Springs, social media, and he could issue a press release. Commissioner Adams
suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be utilized. Mr. Meier said that he has a
media distribution list that includes the Chamber of Commerce for each of the
Coachella Valley cities, and it also includes the Coachella Valley Economic
Partnerships.
Vice Chairman Corcoran noted that in 2019 and 2020, there were a series of meetings
with local retail and food and beverage outlets to explain the RFP process, and the
meetings also encouraged the outlets to partner with some of the national players that
have the capital to do this type of project, and he said that this step has been added
into the current RFP.
Commissioner Payne asked if a higher score could be given to a bidder based on their
approach to local brands, and if the higher score would it be included in the evaluation
for Brands and Concepts. Ms. Carpenter said that staff must follow the RFP scope of
work requirements and that the evaluation would be based on what is in the scope of
work. Commissioner Payne asked if there has been a discussion regarding a pop-up
store capability to allow a local brand to come in for a limited period based on what
they are selling and there would be a physical space within a store or pop-up that is
supported by the concessionaire. Ms. Carpenter confirmed that pop-up stores are
being considered in the RFP, she noted that three blank slates have been added to
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the RFP that have a three-year term, and she said that one of the blank slates would
be for a pre-security location which could eliminate the badge requirement.
Commissioner Miller referred to the high number of points for Brand and Concepts,
he voiced his concern in regard to local businesses not having the financial resources
for the RFP, and he asked if it would be possible for a local business to get 25 points
for Brand and Concepts and not be economically viable enough to be able to work
successfully in a space. Ms. Carpenter said that the RFP was built with that scenario
in mind and to give the locals the same opportunities as everyone else to operate at
PSP, and she said that staff’s intent is to do as much as they can up front so that a
local business doesn’t fail. Ms. Carpenter explained that the 25 points in Brand and
Concepts isn’t meant for awarding the majority of the points for being local, and she
said that the 25 points are spread out for anything that falls within the Brands and
Concepts scope of work. Commissioner Miller said that the Commission wants to
encourage local businesses but not at the expense of an economic downturn that
could cause vacancies in the airport. Ms. Carpenter said that there is a clause in the
concessionaire’s agreement that states that they must be operating, and if a national
business partners with a local business that pulls out, the national business would be
responsible to fill the space. Commissioner Payne asked if it would be staff’s
preference for a regional or national concessionaire to bring in the local brands. Ms.
Carpenter confirmed that it would be staff’s preference.
Vice Chairman Corcoran referred to the previously released RFP, and he said that it
was apparent that even some of the largest restaurants in the area would not have
the capital to make a 10-year commitment. He said that there were four national
concessionaires that were discussing partnerships with local food and beverage
businesses, and he said that they were making progress in their discussions. Vice
Chairman Corcoran said that he suspected that this would happen again, and he said
that it is important that the local businesses understand the process so that they can
lean into this and start to work with the national players as well.
Ms. Carpenter noted that a scan, pay and go capability through a mobile app would
be added to a retail store at the Bono concourse and the RJ concourse by the end of
the month which would help during the surge times.
11. COMMISSIONERS REQUESTS AND REPORTS:
Commissioner Payne said that he would like to put on the table a request to discuss
turning the Committees into working groups which would allow the Commission to not
be forced into a public meeting which could make it easier for the Committees to have
difficult discussions that pertain to security and other aspects of the airport operation.
Chairman Dada said that the Commission could entertain Commissioner Payne’s
request.
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Vice Chairman Corcoran reported that at the May 12th City Council meeting, the City
Council had given their approval for the City staff to move forward with implementing
some changes to how Commissions are managed, and he said that there are some
implications in terms of how the City Council wants the Commissions to move forward.
Vice Chairman Corcoran noted that in terms of Commissioner Payne’s request, the
City Council did not specifically discuss subcommittees, and he said that there were
a broad range of recommendations. Vice Chairman Corcoran said that this is
something that the Commission should get smart about as the Commission considers
how to move forward just to see what is being planned and what implications that the
City Council has in store for the Airport Commission as well.
Commissioner Miller asked how the City Council could make decisions without first
involving the Commissions themselves and getting feedback. Vice Chairman
Corcoran said that it was his understanding that the City Council was giving their
approval to staff to move forward now and to start socializing some of the ideas with
the Commissions, and he suggested that whatever the Commission is going to do in
the subcommittees could be influenced by some of the things that the City Council is
working on and that the Commission should pay attention to that. Commissioner Miller
requested that staff provide a copy of the recommendations to the Commission.
Mr. Barrett said that the City and Airport staff are very much focused on making sure
that the Commissions and Boards are consistent, and he said that there will be a
dialogue with the Commission to figure out what that looks like. Commissioner Miller
said that he could understand the City Council agreeing to the staff moving forward
with a process. Chairman Dada said that he has a strong feeling that before the end
of this year or in another year that the City will have to change the entire ordinance.
Commissioner Pye questioned if the Commission had started a discussion for an
agenda item that was not on the agenda. Commissioner Payne asked Commissioner
Pye what she thought the agenda item was. Chairman Dada said that the Commission
was discussing Commissioners Requests and Reports. Commissioner Pye explained
that the Commission’s prolonged discussion was creating a new agenda item which
was not posted on the agenda. Chairman Dada thanked Commissioner Pye for the
reminder.
12. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS:
12.A Past City Council Actions
12.B Future City Council Actions
13. RECEIVE AND FILE:
13.A Airline Activity Report April 2022
13.B Airline Activity Report Fiscal Year Comparison
13.C Airlines Schedules June 2022
AIRPORT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 15, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT No. A9128 WITH PUSH MEDIA, INC. DBA
GLEESON DIGITAL STRATEGIES, INC. FOR AIRPORT ADVERTISING AND
PROMOTIONAL SERVICES
FROM: Harry Barrett, Jr. Airport Executive Director
_________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY:
The Palm Springs International Airport proposes to enter into an agreement with Push Media,
Inc. dba Gleeson Strategies based in Sacramento, California, to provide a results-oriented,
efficient and cost-effective customized advertising strategy, including creative design, and
implement. This will help in the airport’s marketing efforts, improve airport user and
community communications, and position the airport to better compete with airports in the
region.
RECOMMENDATION:
This action will recommend to City Council the approval of a Contract Service Agreement with
Push Media, Inc. dba Gleeson Digital Strategies of Sacramento, California, in the amount of
$1,500,000 consisting of a three-year term, which includes a $425,000 annual allowance for
actual advertising costs, with two one-year options at the sole discretion of the City.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has experienced tremendous growth since
2019, even during the pandemic, adding several new airlines and new nonstop routes. PSP
had 10 year-round routes and 6 year-round airlines in 2019, today PSP has 16 year-round
routes and 9 year-round airlines. In the Coachella Valley’s 2021-2022 annual tourist season,
PSP’s nonstop route portfolio grew from 20+ nonstop routes to 35 with 13 airlines. One of
PSP’s main goals is to convert more of our seasonal routes to year-round, and to achieve that
we need to establish PSP as the airport of choice, increase area awareness about PSP, and
grow passenger demand.
PSP needs to appeal to a broad audience beyond the city limits of Palm Springs. PSP’s
catchment area includes all nine cities in the Coachella Valley, the High Desert communities,
San Gorgonio Pass communities, and Inland Empire residents that can easily choose
between PSP or another area airport.
The Aviation Department worked with the Procurement and Contracting Department to issue
ITEM 9.A
Airport Commission Staff Report
June 15, 2022 -- Page 2
Approve Agreement A9128 with Push Media, Inc. dba Gleeson Digital Strategies
For Airport Advertising and Promotional Services
a Request for Proposals (RFP 17-22) to find a provider of these needed services. The
proposals were evaluated against published criteria that included the firms’ experience,
experience of the team, understanding of the scope of work, local preference, and price. Push
Media, Inc. dba Gleeson Digital Strategies was ranked the highest and is being recommended
for award of the contract.
Push Media, Inc. dba Gleeson Digital Strategies will develop an advertising campaign for PSP
that will set us up to stand out as the airport of choice among area residents, tourists coming
to the Coachella Valley, and for those that live in the nearby Inland Empire that can easily
choose among several airports, including PSP.
This project will position PSP to compete not only for our local residents, but also those that
live within a 1.5-to-2-hour drive of PSP.
This project will align with Item 4B of the City’s Good Governance strategic planning as it will
enhance the airport’s ability to communicate with local residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this advertising and promotional services agreement in the amount of $1,500,000
is available in account 4157020-50145.
Harry Barrett, Jr. A.A.E.
Executive Director
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Fund 405 - Customer
Facility Charges
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22
% Of Budget
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
FY 18-19
Actual
FY 19-20 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
Operating Revenue 1,750,000 2,771,489 158%1,156,351 140%2,328,457 19%
Operating Expenditures 150,000 29,496 20%69,872 -58%36,230 -19%
Net Balance 1,600,000 2,741,993 171%1,086,479 152%2,292,227
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
Fiscal Year
1,600,000
2,741,993
1,086,479
2,292,227
Fund 405 -Customer Facility Charges -Net Balance
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 18-19
Actual
Prepared 6/5/2022
ITEM 10.B
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Fund 410 - Passenger
Facility Charges
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22
% Of Budget
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
FY 18-19
Actual
FY 19-20 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
Operating Revenue 4,275,000 4,430,163 104%1,778,822 149%4,427,542 0%
Operating Expenditures 3,023,000 484,420 16%520,920 -7%3,378,624 -86%
Net Balance 1,252,000 3,945,743 315%1,257,902 214%1,048,917
*2006 & 2008 Debt Service - FY19 *
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
Fiscal Year
1,252,000
3,945,743
1,257,902
1,048,917
Fund 410 -Passenger Facility Charges -Net Balance
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 18-19
Actual
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 2 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22
% Of Budget
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
FY 18-19
Actual
FY 19-20 vs FY
21-22
% Change
Operating Revenue 22,500,000 29,430,136 131%20,551,564 43%22,930,103 28%
Operating Expenditures 26,328,906 19,244,608 73%17,489,291 10%18,428,291 4%
Net Balance (3,828,906) 10,185,527 -266%3,062,273 233%4,501,812
CARES GRANT USED $5,078,179 *
29,430,136
20,551,564
22,930,103
43%
-10%
0
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
FY 21-22 FY 20-21 FY 18-19
YTD Actual Revenue
19,244,608
17,489,291
18,428,291
10%
-5%
16,500,000
17,000,000
17,500,000
18,000,000
18,500,000
19,000,000
19,500,000
FY 21-22 FY 20-21 FY 18-19
YTD Actual Expenditures
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 3 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22
% Of Budget
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
FY 18-19
Actual
FY 19-20 vs FY
21-22
% Change
Operating Revenues
Scheduled Landing Fees 2,130,000 2,963,804 139%1,900,599 56%2,244,792 32%
*CARES Act - - 0%3,451,322 -100%1,626,857 -100%
Landing Fee Surcharge 1,071,000 1,806,942 169%715,756 152%1,342,344 35%
Land Rental 1,605,000 1,256,979 78%1,222,099 3%1,009,679 24%
Leased Parking 3,326,000 4,697,644 141%2,332,991 101%3,555,778 32%
Terminal Airline Space 2,197,000 1,993,595 91%1,824,630 9%1,622,562 23%
Terminal Non-Airline Rental 1,000,000 1,507,096 151%743,483 103%1,581,668 -5%
On Airport Rental Car 5,837,000 10,167,921 174%4,543,292 124%7,312,155 39%
All Other Revenue 5,334,000 5,036,155 94%3,817,392 32%2,634,268 91%
Total Operating Revenues 22,500,000 29,430,136 20,551,564 22,930,103
*CARES Act - Expire 5/10/2024 5,989,698 -
Total Budget 28,489,698
Scheduled Landing Fees
10%
*CARES Act
0%
Landing Fee Surcharge
6%
Land Rental
4%
Leased Parking
16%
Terminal Airline Space
7%
Terminal Non-Airline Rental
5%
On Airport Rental Car
35%
All Other Revenue
17%
AIRPORT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE REVENUE
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 4 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22
% Of Budget
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
FY 18-19
Actual
FY 19-20 vs FY
21-22
% Change
Operating Expenditures
Airport Administration 5,412,490 3,484,751 64%2,866,056 22%3,357,442 4%
Airport Security 3,023,764 2,322,672 77%2,391,354 -3%2,156,701 8%
Airside Operations 1,052,500 547,190 52%457,646 20%469,349 17%
Airport Rescue - Fire 3,619,226 2,919,925 81%3,233,181 -10%3,017,758 -3%
Landside Operations 1,548,400 1,079,763 70%921,436 17%1,059,936 2%
Grounds Maintenance 721,600 408,941 57%242,975 68%409,581 0%
Terminal Building Operations 6,605,630 4,983,413 75%4,260,130 17%4,605,656 8%
Control Center Operations 4,132,397 3,131,967 76%2,920,331 7%3,181,059 -2%
U.S. Customs 212,900 365,986 172%196,183 87%170,810 114%
PERS Cost Recovery 750,000 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenditures 27,078,907 19,244,608 71%17,489,291 10%18,428,291 4%
Operating Revenues in Excess of
Operating Expenditures (4,578,907) 10,185,527 3,062,273 4,501,812
Airport Administration
18%Airport Security
12%
Airside Operations
3%
Airport Rescue -Fire
15%
Landside Operations
6%
Grounds Maintenance
2%
Terminal Building Operations
26%
Control Center Operations
16%
U.S. Customs
2%
PERS Cost Recovery
0%
AIRPORT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 5 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Fund 416 - Airport
Capital Projects
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22
% Of Budget
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
FY 18-19
Actual
FY 19-20 vs
FY 21-22
% Change
Operating Revenue 5,355,500 7,110,588 133%4,224,502 68%1,107,687 542%
Operating Expenditures 39,670,741 11,234,348 28%14,682,470 -23%1,772,454 534%
Net Balance (34,315,241) (4,123,760) (10,457,968) -61%(664,767)
(35,000,000)
(30,000,000)
(25,000,000)
(20,000,000)
(15,000,000)
(10,000,000)
(5,000,000)
-
(34,315,241)
(4,123,760)
(10,457,968)
(664,767)
Fund 416 -Airport Capital Projects -Net Balance
FY 21-22
Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 18-19
Actual
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 6 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
CASH SUMMARY FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 18-19
Actual
Fund 405 28,070,831 25,105,181 21,654,356
Fund 410 2,891,001 2,157,741 3,861,887
Fund 415 Unrestricted Sub-Total 19,949,856 7,577,972 5,540,633
Fund 416 6,157,290 6,488,230 9,345,262
28,070,831
2,891,001
19,949,856
6,157,290
25,105,181
2,157,741
7,577,972
6,488,230
21,654,356
3,861,887
5,540,633
9,345,262
-
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
Fund 405 Fund 410 Fund 415 Unrestricted
Sub-Total
Fund 416
Cash by Fund
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 18-19
Actual
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 7 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2022
Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic
Security Act (CARES)
-
Expires - May 10,
2024
Coronavirus
Response and Relief
Supplemental
Appropriations
(CRRSA)- Airport
Operations
Expires - April 14,
2025
Coronavirus
Response and Relief
Supplemental
Appropriations
(CRRSA)-
Concessions
Expires - May 31,
2025
American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021
(ARPA) - Concession
Expires - May 31,
2025
American Rescue
Plan Act of 2021
(ARPA) - Airport
Operations
Expires - August
10, 2025
Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law
(BIL)*
Expires - 2027
Beginning Balance 11,067,877 4,783,916 280,390 1,121,560 10,791,632 5,100,000
Use as of 6/30/21 5,078,179 -----
Use as of 5/31/22 ------
Remaining Balance 5,989,698 4,783,916 280,390 1,121,560 10,791,632 5,100,000
$11,067,877.0
$4,783,916.0
$280,390.0
$1,121,560.0
$10,791,632.0
$5,100,000.0
Use as of 6/30/21
$5,078,179
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
Fiscal Year
Grants -Remaining Balance
Prepared 6/5/2022Page 8 of 8
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ITEM 12.A - PAST CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Airport Commission Meeting of June 15, 2022
City Council Meeting of May 12, 2022:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
SUBJECT
FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION:
Find that the City Council has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency
during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or
recommended measures to promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm Springs
City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings will
be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
Attachments
Item 1A
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS,
CARRIED 5-0.
The Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee
meetings will be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
SUBJECT
APPROVE AGREEMENT A9067 WITH TRANSCORE HOLDINGS, LLC DBA
TRANSCORE LP FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN AUTOMATED VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Agreement No. A9607 with TransCore Holdings, LLC dba TransCore LP
$611,122 for a three-year term beginning on May 16, 2022, and ending on May 15
One at $10,192; Year Two at $59,332; and Year Three at $62,349.
2. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all documents.
Attachments
Item 1E
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS,
CARRIED 5-0.
SUBJECT
APPROVE A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH WAXIE’S ENTERPRISES, LLC TO
PROVIDE JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES TO THE
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
ITEM 12 .A / AC 0 6 -1 5 -2 2 Page 2 | 5
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract Service Agreement A9089 with Waxie’s Enterprises, LLC to
provide janitorial supplies and janitorial equipment repairs to the Palm Springs
International Airport for a one-year term in an amount not to exceed $210,000,
beginning May 16, 2022, and ending May 15, 2023.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
Attachments
Item 1F
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS,
CARRIED 5-0.
3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
SUBJECT
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct Staff as appropriate
Attachments
Item 3A
Staffs Recommendations to the City Council:
1. Realign ordinances, bylaws, and practices to reflect advisory roles. Delegate ongoing
Administrative work to the few Commissions that have this responsibility, such as
Planning Commission and Architectural Review. Reserve all other delegated tasks on
a case-by case basis
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation with Councilmember Kors
recommendation to name the Commissions with advisory roles “Advisory Commission” to
distinguish the Commissions that have an advisory role and the Commissions that do not
have an advisory role.
2. Reduce Commissions to 5 or 7 members, excluding Airport Commission. Consider
reducing Airport Commission in a way that still emphasizes regional participation
(a 7-member Commission could have a 4 appointee from Palm Springs and 3 from
mid-Valley, East-Valley, and County.)
Mayor Middleton and Mayor Pro Tem Garner said that they were not in favor of reducing the
the number Airport Commission members. Councilmember Woods noted that there has been
an issue Airport Commissioners exceeding the term limit because their City neglects to appoint
a new Commissioner, and he said that this issue needs to be fixed. Mayor Middleton
recommended that the City lose their seat on the Airport Commission if they do not appoint a
new Commissioner.
3. Consider allowing Commissions to schedule meetings at other times, as long as
transparency with recorded meetings and convenient options for public input are
maintained.
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Councilmember Kors said that he would want to make sure that staff figures out a way
to make sure that the public can participate in the meetings. Mayor Pro Tem Garner
agreed with Councilmember Kors, and she recommended that staff polls the Commissions
to see what works. Mayor Middleton said that she supports start time flexibility, and she
recommended that staff provide options that can create flexibility. Councilmember Woods
agreed with Mayor Middleton.
4. Create template bylaws for all Commissions. Require any special provision that may be
Necessary for some Commissions to be approved by City Council.
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation.
5. Create a template Handbook outlining various expectations for conduct and incorporate
Into onboarding.
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation.
6. Ensuring onboarding materials cover this content and there is annual training provided to
Staff liaisons and Commissions.
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation.
7. Create an annual cycle of strategic planning for Boards/Commissions that coincides with
Council’s strategic visioning.
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation with Councilmember Woods
recommendation for an annual dinner with the Commissions.
8. Create a process whereby active Commissions create and submit quarterly reports to
Council; or Mayor or Council Member attends Commission meetings quarterly. Hold at
least one annual meeting between Council and Commissions.
Mayor Middleton and Councilmembers Holstege and Kors provided their previous experience
as liaisons to Commissions, and they each agreed that being a liaison is difficult.
9. Outline in Commission Handbook that staff is committed to assist the work of the
Commission but empowered to adjust and meter work to balance demand on staff time.
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation. Mayor Pro Tem Garner said that
she supports making sure that the Commissions understand staff’s limitations. Councilmember
Holstege recommended that training also be provided.
10. Outline in Commission Handbook expectations for conduct and emphasize limited nature
of individual roles and the greater emphasis on group decision making.
The Councilmembers agreed with staff’s recommendation
Next Steps:
• Staff to begin implementing recommendations
• Create comprehensive Handbook and onboarding materials for Council approval
• Consider recommendations specific to individual Commissions not yet outlined
ITEM 12 .A / AC 0 6 -1 5 -2 2 Page 4 | 5
• Establish regular schedule of “connecting” activities such as an annual dinner,
quarterly meetings between Commission Chair and Mayor, staff reports, etc.
• Staff recommending June 21, 2022, Study Session as a Joint Meeting with Boards/
Commissions and City Council
City Council Meeting of May 26, 2022:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
SUBJECT
FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION:
Find that the City Council has considered the circumstances of the state of emergency
during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or
recommended measures to promote social distancing, and as a result, the Palm Springs
City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee meetings will be
held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
Attachments
Item 1A
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0.
The Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and Committee
meetings will be held by videoconference, in accordance with AB 361.
SUBJECT
APPROVE A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMADEUS AIRPORT IT
AMERICAS, INC. TO PROVIDE A COMMON/ SHARED USE PASSENGER
PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
BOARDING GATES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve a Contract Services Agreement with Amadeus to provide a Common/
Shared Use Passenger Processing System with Support at the Palm Springs
International Airport Bono and RJ concourses boarding gates, in an amount not
to exceed $568,029 for a three-year term with two one-year options.
2. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute all documents.
Attachments
Item 1G
Item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
ITEM 12 .A / AC 0 6 -1 5 -2 2 Page 5 | 5
SUBJECT
APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. A9117 WITH AVIATRIX
COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR AIRPORT BRAND AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
3. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. A9117 with Aviatrix Communications,
LLC of San Diego, California in the amount of $149,000.
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
Attachments
Item 1H
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM GARNER,
CARRIED 4-0.
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ITEM 12.B - FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Airport Commission Meeting of June 15, 2022
- June 16: Push Media – Airport Advertising
- June 16: Amendments to Car Rental Concessionaire Agreements
- June 30: Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc. – Common-Shared Use Passenger
Processing System & Support (resubmittal)
- June 30: IED – PA System
ITEM 13.A AIRLINE ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 2022
ALL AIRLINES HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEIR FIGURES AS OF THIS MAILING.
THE REPORT WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY NEXT WEEK PRIOR TO THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING.
ITEM 13.A
ITEM 13.B AIRLINE ACTIVITY REPORT FISCAL YEAR COMPARISON
ALL AIRLINES HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEIR FIGURES AS OF THIS MAILING.
THE REPORT WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY NEXT WEEK PRIOR TO THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION MEETING.
ITEM 13.B
AIRLINE ORIGIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Alaska Airlines AS 3458 San Francisco, CA 0940 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 2283 San Francisco, CA 1610 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3367 San Francisco, CA 1620 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3356 San Francisco, CA 2055 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3392 San Francisco, CA 2257 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3438 San Jose, CA 1152 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3431 San Jose, CA 2000 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3436 Seattle, WA 1327 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 1320 Seattle, WA 1842 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3423 Seattle, WA 2107 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Allegiant Air G4 531 Bellingham, WA 0844 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Allegiant Air G4 531 Bellingham, WA 0849 1 1
American Airlines AA 2673 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 1205 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 2709 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 2001 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 5836 Phoenix, AZ 1123 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 3191 Phoenix, AZ 1436 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 5698 Phoenix, AZ 1439 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 3141 Phoenix, AZ 1745 1
American Airlines AA 3141 Phoenix, AZ 1746 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 3085 Phoenix, AZ 2114 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 3085 Phoenix, AZ 2128 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 4018 Salt Lake City, UT 1150 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 3911 Salt Lake City, UT 1615 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 3911 Salt Lake City, UT 1640 1 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 4001 Salt Lake City, UT 2130 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
ExpressJet EV 7031 Reno, NV 0835 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 1099 Denver, CO 1610 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4033 Denver, CO 1700 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4512 Las Vegas, NV 1130 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 509 Las Vegas, NV 1245 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 295 Las Vegas, NV 1800 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2618 Oakland, CA 1150 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2359 Oakland, CA 2030 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4109 Oakland, CA 2105 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 201 Phoenix, AZ 0935 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4797 Phoenix, AZ 1005 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2362 Phoenix, AZ 1505 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2393 Sacramento, CA 1410 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4111 Sacramento, CA 1545 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 4700 Denver, CO 1236 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5560 Denver, CO 1730 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 4695 Denver, CO 2008 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 4695 Denver, CO 2020 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
JULY 2022 - PSP FLIGHT ARRIVALS
Airline
Code
ARVL
TIME
ARRIVALS - JULY 2022 TRAVEL DATE
PUBLISHED FLIGHTS via DIIO as of 05/31/2022 - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - ALWAYS VERIFY WITH AIRLINES TO CONFIRM ACCURACY
Flight
Number
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ITEM 13.C
AIRLINE ORIGIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
United Airlines UA 788 San Francisco, CA 1228 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5703 San Francisco, CA 1810 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5288 San Francisco, CA 2005 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5869 San Francisco, CA 2205 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
WestJet WS 1468 Calgary, AB, Canada 1207 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
WestJet WS 1722 Vancouver, BC, Canada 1057 1 1 1 1 1
WestJet WS 1722 Vancouver, BC, Canada 1222 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Airline
Code
Flight
Number
ARVL
TIME
ARRIVALS - JULY 2022 TRAVEL DATE
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AIRLINE DESTINATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Alaska Airlines AS 3312 San Francisco, CA 0600 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3458 San Francisco, CA 1020 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 2283 San Francisco, CA 1650 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3367 San Francisco, CA 1700 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3356 San Francisco, CA 2135 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3428 San Jose, CA 0800 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3455 Seattle, WA 0700 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 3436 Seattle, WA 1407 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Alaska Airlines AS 145 Seattle, WA 1942 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Allegiant Air G4 541 Bellingham, WA 0929 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Allegiant Air G4 541 Bellingham, WA 0934 1 1
American Airlines AA 2425 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 0600 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 2673 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 1256 1
American Airlines AA 2673 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX 1257 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 3016 Phoenix, AZ 0641 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 5878 Phoenix, AZ 1159 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 5878 Phoenix, AZ 1200 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 5878 Phoenix, AZ 1210 1
American Airlines AA 3191 Phoenix, AZ 1514 1
American Airlines AA 3191 Phoenix, AZ 1518 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 5698 Phoenix, AZ 1518 1 1 1 1 1
American Airlines AA 3141 Phoenix, AZ 1817 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 3854 Salt Lake City, UT 0600 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 4018 Salt Lake City, UT 1235 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 3911 Salt Lake City, UT 1700 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Delta Air Lines DL 3911 Salt Lake City, UT 1725 1 1 1 1 1 1
ExpressJet EV 7032 Reno, NV 0915 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4080 Denver, CO 0625 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 509 Denver, CO 1320 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2376 Las Vegas, NV 1220 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2618 Las Vegas, NV 1225 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2039 Las Vegas, NV 1845 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2273 Oakland, CA 0645 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2176 Oakland, CA 1620 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 1099 Oakland, CA 1655 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 1784 Phoenix, AZ 1010 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2363 Phoenix, AZ 1550 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4033 Phoenix, AZ 1735 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 4797 Sacramento, CA 1040 1 1 1 1 1
Southwest Airlines WN 2394 Sacramento, CA 1445 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Airline
Code
DEP
TIME
DEPARTURES - JULY 2022 TRAVEL DATE
JULY 2022 - PSP FLIGHT DEPARTURES
PUBLISHED FLIGHTS via DIIO as of 05/31/2022 - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - ALWAYS VERIFY WITH AIRLINES TO CONFIRM ACCURACY
Flight
Number
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AIRLINE DESTINATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
United Airlines UA 5521 Denver, CO 0510 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5521 Denver, CO 0530 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5521 Denver, CO 0532 1 1
United Airlines UA 5521 Denver, CO 0536 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 4689 Denver, CO 0908 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5431 Denver, CO 1317 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5617 San Francisco, CA 0600 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 5997 San Francisco, CA 0800 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
United Airlines UA 2481 San Francisco, CA 1329 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
WestJet WS 1469 Calgary, AB, Canada 1305 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
WestJet WS 1723 Vancouver, BC, Canada 1145 1 1 1 1 1
WestJet WS 1723 Vancouver, BC, Canada 1315 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Airline
Code
Flight
Number
DEP
TIME
DEPARTURES - JULY 2022 TRAVEL DATE
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ITEM 14 .A / AC 6 -1 5 -2 2 Page 1 | 1
ITEM 14.A - FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Airport Commission Meeting of June 15, 2022
Date Time Committee
July - TBD TBD Budget and Finance Committee
July – TBD TBD Operations, Properties and Facilities Committee
July 20, 2022 4:00 P.M. Noise Committee
September – TBD TBD Budget and Finance Committee
October 19, 2022 4:00 P.M. Noise Committee
November - TBD TBD Budget and Finance Committee
TBD TBD Ad Hoc Landscape Committee
TBD TBD Marketing and Business Development Committee