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11.
AIRPORT COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Airport Conference Room, Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 5:30 P.M.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference.
There will be in-person public access to the meeting location.
To submit your public comment to the Airport Commission electronically. Material may be emailed
to: Christina.brown@palmspringsca.gov - Transmittal prior to the start of the meeting is required. Any
correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Airport Commission and
retained for the official record.
This is a hybrid in-person and virtual meeting. To virtually observe the meeting or to virtually provide
public comments, please use the following Zoom link
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City of Palm Springs: Riverside County:
Paul Slama
City of Cathedral City:
Tony Michaelis
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:
Denise Delgado
City of Rancho Mirage:
Keith Young 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:
Rick Wise Todd Burke M. Guillermo Suero
Palm Springs City Staff
Scott C. Stiles Harry Barrett Jr., A.A.E. Jeremy Keating
City Manager Airport Executive Director Assistant Airport Director
1. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. POSTING OF AGENDA
3. ROLL CALL
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
February 15, 2023, and Special Meeting of February 28, 2023
Airport Commission Meeting Agenda
June 21, 2023 – Page 2
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7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
7.A Palm Springs Air Museum Ground Lease
7.B Marketing Update
7.C Financial Summary Update
7.D Concessions Update
7.E Projects and Airport Capital Improvement Program Update
8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
9. COMMISSIONERS REQUESTS AND REPORTS
10. REPORT OF COUNCIL ACTIONS:
10.A Past City Council Actions
10.B Future City Council Actions
11. RECEIVE AND FILE:
11.A Airline Activity Report May 2023
11.B Airline Activity Report Fiscal Year Comparison
12. COMMITTEES:
12.A Future Committee Meetings
ADJOURNMENT:
The Airport Commission will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on July 19, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director, City of Palm Springs, California, hereby
certify this agenda was posted on June 15, 2023, in accordance with established policies
and procedures.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in
connection with the meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz
Canyon Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: City Hall
Office of the City Clerk. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website
www.palmspringsca.gov. If you would like additional information on any item appearing
on this agenda, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(760) 323-8204.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings
on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the
City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the
Department of Aviation, (760) 318-3800, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us
of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
DATE: June 21, 2023
TO: Chairman Dada and Airport Commission
FROM: Christina Brown, Executive Program Administrator
SUBJECT: February 15, 2023 Airport Commission Meeting Minutes
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At the May 17th Airport Commission meeting, Commissioner Scott Miller requested that the
February 15th Airport Commission meeting minutes be amended to show that he had attended
the meeting, and the Commission voted to approve the meeting minutes with the amendment
that Commission Miller had requested. After further research and with confirmation from
Commissioner Miller, it was determined that Commissioner Miller did not attend the February
15th meeting.
Per City Attorney Geremy Holms, the Airport Commission must revote to approve the
February 15, 2023 meeting minutes.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES OF REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
February 15, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dada called the Airport Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., and he
invited Commissioner Payne to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was held
in-person and via videoconference.
2.POSTING OF THE AGENDA: Posted on February 9, 2023.
3.ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present:
Gerald Adams (Palm Springs) Tony Michaelis (Cathedral City)
Patricia Breslin (Palm Springs) John Payne (Palm Springs)
Paul Budilo (Indian Wells) Jan Pye (Desert Hot Springs)
Kevin Corcoran (Palm Springs) – Vice Chair Jhan Schmitz (Indio)
Aftab Dada (Palm Springs) – Chair Paul Slama (Riverside County)
David Feltman (Palm Springs) * M. Guillermo Suero (Palm Springs)
Ken Hedrick (Palm Springs) Kevin Wiseman (Palm Desert)
Kathleen Hughes (La Quinta)
Commissioners Absent: Todd Burke (Palm Springs), Gabriel Martin (Coachella), and
Scott G. Miller (Palm Springs)
*David Feltman (Palm Springs) joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
Staff Present:
Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director
Jeremy Keating, Assistant Airport
Daniel Meier, Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing and Air Service
Victoria Carpenter, Airport Administration Manager
Kristopher Mooney, Assistant Director of Finance
Christina Brown, Executive Administrative Assistant
Others Present:
Ron deHarte, City Councilmember
Palm Springs Airport Commission
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4.ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Commissioner Hedrick,
seconded by Commissioner Breslin and unanimously approved noting the
absence of Commissioners Burke, Feltman, Martin, and Miller.
5.PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
6.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
ACTION: Approve the minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of November 22,
2022. Moved by Commissioner Breslin, seconded by Commissioner Hedrick and
unanimously approved noting the absence of Commissioners Burke, Martin,
and Miller.
7.INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
7.A Cathedral City Appointed Commissioner Tony Michaelis
Chairman Dada introduced Cathedral City appointed Commissioner Tony Michaelis,
and Commissioner Michaelis provide a brief background.
8.DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
8.A Working Groups
Executive Administrative Assistant Brown explained that Municipal Code 2.16.060
Powers-Duties provides a list of the 15 items that the International Airport Commission
shall be advisory to the Palm Springs City Council and shall have the duty and power
to advise the City Council on. To assist the Airport staff with funneling Commissioner
requests, each of the 15 items had been assigned to one of the following recipients:
a) Committee Chair; b) Airport Executive Director; and c) Chairman, Vice Chairman,
and Airport Executive Director.
The Airport Commissioners were directed to refer to the 15 items to determine which
item their request falls under and which recipient(s) their request should be submitted
to for further consideration. The assigned recipient(s) would verify that the request
does fall within the scope of the Municipal Code, and if the request qualifies, the
recipient(s) would determine if the request should be included in a future Airport
Commission agenda or if the request should be reviewed first by an Airport
Commission subcommittee.
Ms. Brown said that in regard to a request for creating working groups, the requesting
Commissioner would need to refer to the 15 items to determine which Committee
Chair to refer the request to, the Committee Chair would determine who would be in
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the working group, and how long the working group would be active for. She said that
the working group would provide their reports to the Committee Chair, the Committee
Chair would report to the Airport staff, and the Committee Chair and the Airport staff
would determine how to proceed with the information that was provided by the working
group.
8.B USO Update
Airport Executive Director Barrett noted that at the January Airport Commission
meeting, it had been suggested that the Airport staff reach out to the USO to see what
assistance the USO needs from the Airport. Mr. Barrett said that the Airport staff had
meet with the USO manager and regional manager, and he said that they had
informed the Airport staff that they were making sure that the troops were aware of the
resources that are available to them and that it is ultimately up to the troops to decide
how they utilize the resources. The USO managers said that donations are helpful for
the USO. Mr. Barrett said that he asked if they were interested in receiving assistance
to expand their operations to allow them to operate 24/7, and he said that the USO
managers said that they didn’t believe that there was enough traffic to keep the USO
open 24/7. Mr. Barrett said he assured the USO that the Airport staff was on standby
to assist in any way needed.
Commissioner Hedrick noted that there were several hotels that offer free lodging to
the troops when the rooms are available, and he said that a majority of the troops
prefer to stay overnight in the Airport because they are fearful of missing their early
morning flights.
8.C Marketing Update
Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing and Air Service Meier noted that the February
2023 marketing and air service update was provided in the agenda packet, and he
provided a timeline for the Airport logo project. Commissioner Wiseman said that the
Marketing Committee intended on voting on two logo options at their next meeting to
recommend to the Airport Commission.
8.D Ad Hoc Design Review Committee Update
Committee Chairman Corcoran acknowledged Councilmember deHarte, and he
expressed his appreciation for Councilmember deHarte attending the Airport
Commission meeting. He said that a second committee meeting had been held with
Paradies Lagardère (Paradies) and that Paradies had reviewed the updated food and
beverage menus, and the design of the bar that would be located in the Bono
concourse. Committee Chairman Corcoran said that at the next committee meeting,
Paradies and the committee members would be submitting their suggestions for
naming the bar.
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Committee Chairman Corcoran said that the committee would be holding a second
meeting with The Marshall Retail Group (MRG) on February 22nd to receive updates
from MRG on the requests that had been submitted at the first committee meeting with
MRG. He said that everything was moving along nicely and that he believed that the
community was going to be very happy with the changes.
Commissioner Feltman said that he agreed that the meeting with Paradies went well,
and he said that he was focused on making sure that there are healthy and diverse
food offerings. Commissioner Feltman said that Paradies had done a really good job
on improving their breakfast options, and he believed that if they continue making
improvements to the rest of the menus, the Airport Commission would be proud of the
food offerings at the Airport.
8.E Budget and Finance Committee Update
Chairman Dada announced that Commissioner Feltman had stepped down from the
Budget and Finance Committee and that he had appointed Commissioner Hedrick as
the Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. Committee Chairman Hedrick noted
that Commissioner Feltman had chaired the February committee meeting.
Commissioner Feltman said that the February committee meeting was the culmination
of the committee’s important work to evolve the financial reporting to reflect more year-
over-year and quarter-over-quarter time periods which makes it much easier to
understand the financial trends. He said that it was a team effort that involved Airport
Administration Manager Carpenter, Assistant Director of Finance Mooney, and the
committee members. Commissioner Feltman said that he appreciated all of the work
that had been done and that there were a few more tweaks that needed to be
implemented.
8.F Airport Mid-Year FY22/23 Budget Update
Airport Administration Manager Carpenter provided a brief overview of the Airport’s
Mid-Year FY22/23 Budget.
8.G Airport Staffing Update
Airport Executive Director Barrett provided an update on the Airport’s current staffing,
and the proposed staffing plan for the next two fiscal years. He explained that he was
trying to balance the need to grow the organization while making sure that he doesn’t
overgrow the organization and that he was also trying to create synergy between the
Aviation Department and the other City Departments to ensure that resources could
be shared for efficiency purposes.
Commissioner Budilo asked if the Airport has enough space to accommodate the new
positions that were being requested. Mr. Barrett said that some of the space has been
identified, and he said that several of the positions would allow for flexible working
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conditions for working remotely. Commissioner Budilo asked if the HR Department
was overseeing the recruitment of the Airport and City staff. Mr. Barrett confirmed that
the HR Department was overseeing the recruitment of the Airport and City staff, and
he said that the HR Department was overseeing a significant number of recruitments
. Commissioner Payne asked if Mr. Barrett felt that the City would be open to
discussing the possibility of the Airport overseeing the recruitment of the Airport staff.
Mr. Barrett said that he could see if the City was open to discussing the matter.
Commissioner Wiseman inquired about the 10 Landside and Ground Transit
Representatives listed for FY24-25. Mr. Barrett said that part of the staff would be
overseeing traffic, ground transportation, and the parking lots which was currently
being contracted out to ABM, and the other half of the staff would be overseeing the
needs of the consolidated rental car facility. Commissioner Feltman voiced his support
in regard to the Airport staff being more assertive with City for the purpose of
requesting that the Airport have a dedicated HR specialist.
Chairman Dada thanked City Councilmember deHarte for attending the Airport
Commission meeting. City Councilmember deHarte said that he appreciated the
opportunity to sit in the Airport Commission meeting, and he said that his intention was
to continue to be a link between the City Council and the Airport Commission’s work.
Councilmember deHarte said that the work that the Airport staff has been doing at the
Airport has been incredible and that he was looking forward to good opportunities and
growth at the Airport. Chairman Dada said that he hoped that City Councilmember
deHarte saw firsthand the staffing struggles of the Airport and that he would relay the
information to the City Council.
Commissioner Payne asked Mr. Barrett how he felt about outsourcing. Mr. Barrett said
that there were certain activities that outsourcing could be beneficial for, and he said
that in regard to customer service, it would be better to have those services be
provided in-house.
8.H Projects and Airport Capital Improvement Program Update
Airport Executive Director Barrett noted that the update had been provided in the
agenda.
9.EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
10. COMMISSIONERS REQUESTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Feltman requested an update report on the Airport internet services.
Commissioner Wiseman asked for a report on the Airport’s earthquake and disaster
preparedness. Chairman Dada asked Executive Administrative Assistant Brown to
provide an update on the subcommittee changes. Ms. Brown reported that
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Commissioner Feltman had resigned from the Budget and Finance Committee, and
he was now serving on the Operations, Properties and Facilities Committee.
Commissioner Hedrick was made the chair of the Budget and Finance Committee,
and Commissioners Adams and Michaelis were assigned to the Budget and Finance
Committee. Chairman Dada had resigned from the Noise Committee to allow
Commissioner Michaelis to be assigned to the Noise Committee to meet the
requirement of the Municipal Code for the Cathedral City appointee to serve on the
Noise Committee.
11. REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS:
11.A Past City Council Actions
11.B Future City Council Actions
12. RECEIVE AND FILE:
12.A Airline Activity Report January 2023
12.B Airline Activity Report Fiscal Year Comparison
13. COMMITTEES:
13.A Future Committee Meetings
14.ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION: Adjourn the meeting. Moved by Commissioner Hedrick, seconded by
Commissioner Adams and unanimously approved noting the absence of
Commissioners Burke, Martin, and Miller.
The Airport Commission adjourned at 6:54 P.M. to a Special Meeting on February 28,
2023, at 1:00 P.M.
Christina Brown
Executive Administrative Assistant
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AIRPORT COMMISSION
ACTION SUMMARY MINUTES OF SPECIAL ADJOURNED MEETING
February 28, 2023 – 1:00 P.M.
1.CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Dada called the Airport Commission Special Meeting to order at 1:00 P.M.,
and he invited Commissioner Payne to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting
was held in-person and via videoconference.
2.POSTING OF THE AGENDA: Posted on February 23, 2023.
3.ROLL CALL:
Commissioners Present:
Gerald Adams (Palm Springs) Tony Michaelis (Cathedral City)
Patricia Breslin (Palm Springs) Scott G. Miller (Palm Springs)
Paul Budilo (Indian Wells) John Payne (Palm Springs)
Todd Burke (Palm Springs) Jan Pye (Desert Hot Springs)
Kevin Corcoran (Palm Springs) – Vice Chair Jhan Schmitz (Indio)
Aftab Dada (Palm Springs) – Chair Paul Slama (Riverside County)
David Feltman (Palm Springs) Kevin Wiseman (Palm Desert)
Ken Hedrick (Palm Springs)
Commissioners Absent: Kathleen Hughes (La Quinta), Gabriel Martin (Coachella),
and M. Guillermo Suero (Palm Springs)
Staff Present:
Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director
Jeremy Keating, Assistant Airport
Daniel Meier, Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing and Air Service
Victoria Carpenter, Airport Administration Manager
Christina Brown, Executive Administrative Assistant
Others Present:
Ryan Hayes, Mead & Hunt
Matt Nisbet, Mead & Hunt
Katie Franco, Aviatrix Communications
Kim McNeil, Aviatrix Communications
Neil McLean, Gensler
Palm Springs Airport Commission
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4. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
ACTION: Accept the Agenda as presented. Moved by Commissioner Burke,
seconded by Commissioner Hedrick and unanimously approved noting the
absence of Commissioners Hughes, Martin, and Suero.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mr. Salavador Amezquita said that he was representing Local Carpenters 951 which
represents Riverside County, and he expressed their interest in the expansion of the
Airport.
Gary Wexler said that he was pleased to hear that the Airport was interested in
preserving and restoring the Airport to the original Don Wexler design, and he said
that the value of the Wexler terminal from 1966 increases with age. Mr. Wexler said
that preserving the Don Wexler design would include the class one protected west
façade and the Airport’s interior and landscaping that has set guidelines that are
required by the current national registry designation. Mr. Wexler said that he believed
that the historic Airport terminal was the most important City-owned asset, and he
recommended to the Master Plan subcommittee and Mead & Hunt that the Master
Plan sights be set high and that a world-class building and a world-class architecture
firm would be the way to honor the integrity of the City’s rich architectural history. He
noted that the community is filled with expertise regarding buildings and landscape
design of this kind, and he asked that anyone interested in receiving the contact
information for the people that could help provide guidance for this process could
contact Executive Administrative Assistant Brown to receive his personal contact
information.
Tom Doyle said that he couldn’t find the words design, architecture or visual
experience used as criteria in any planning goals or decision making in the Master
Plan. He said that it was essential that these words are included as goals and
objectives in the Master Plan. Mr. Doyle said that he expects high quality results not
cookie cutter budget solutions, and he said that the Master Plan should state clearly
that the restoration of the Wexler terminal is non-negotiable and that modern additions
maintain a high level of architectural integrity. He noted that there is a large creative
class of residents with illustrious careers and expertise in the fields of design and
architecture, and Mr. Doyle said that including these residents in the process would
assure that the Airport would continue to be the unique experience that visitors and
residents expect with a world-class piece of architecture and design that represents
the personality of Palm Springs.
Jade Nelson, Palm Springs resident, voiced his concern in regard to the changes that
had been made to the Airport’s design and landscaping, specifically the terrazzo
flooring that is covered by carpet. He said that the Airport no longer had a wonderful
easy breezy feeling to it, and he suggested that this was a golden opportunity to bring
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the Airport back to that wonderful feeling. Mr. Nelson noted that there have been other
airport’s that have done wonderful things with their terrazzo flooring which included
having competitions with various artists to create patterns within the terrazzo, and he
said that he believed that there was an opportunity to do the same thing as well or to
restore the terrazzo to the original terrazzo look.
Julian Sanchez with Enterprise Rent-A-Car property development said that they were
excited about the new Master Plan and how it would impact the Airport.
6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
6.A Master Plan Process
Airport Executive Director Barrett explained that there were challenges with the
terminal, parking, the airfield, and general aviation, and he said that the plan was to
fix those challenges with the Master Plan.
Mr. Hayes with Mead & Hunt said that a Master Plan has four components: 1) It is a
decision-making tool to guide orderly development of future airport facilities that
includes management and operating policies, layout of airport facilities, and it identifies
space for future airport development; 2) It is an FAA tool for planning and programming
purposes that includes an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) and an Airport Capital
Improvement Plan (ACIP); 3) It provides input related to CEQA and NEPA; and 4) It
provides input to the City/County Land Use Planning and Regional Transportation
Planning. Mr. Hayes explained that a Master Plan is not a business or marketing plan,
and it is not a noise study, he said that there would be a financial implementation
analysis to determine how the Airport would align funding sources with the capital
project needs, and he said that a Master Plan is a physical development plan for PSP
that reserves space for potentially needed facilities.
Mr. Hayes said that the Master Plan process was important for addressing passenger
growth, passenger level of service, and industry changes and planning considerations.
Mr. Hayes reviewed the forecasted scenarios for passenger growth, and the key
planning considerations which included: a) Public and stakeholder outreach; b) Air
service analysis/forecasts; c) Data collection/AGIS; d) Terminal space programming
and alternatives; and e) Financial implementation analysis. Mr. Barrett explained that
the role of the Master Plan working group would be to review and comment on working
papers, and to serve as a sounding board for recommendations. He said that
Chairman Dada, Vice Chairman Corcoran, Commissioners Hedrick and Miller, Airport
staff, and City staff would be serving on the working group.
Mr. Hayes presented the concept map from the 2015 Airport Master Plan, and he
noted that the growth had been underestimated which led to the determination that no
additional gates would be necessary. He said to help the Airport Commission start
thinking conceptually, he would be reviewing concept plans from other
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airports to help the Commission understand the level of detail that goes into the Master
Plan process. He explained that design would not be a part of the Master Plan process
because the purpose of the Master Plan process is to come up with a concept for the
terminal. Mr. Hayes said that Mead & Hunt would take the planning to a concept level
which would provide enough detail to determine the cost estimates that would be
needed to determine how to finance the project, and they would define the project. He
said that the design of the project would go through an architecture firm, and airfield
projects would be designed by an engineering firm.
Mr. Hayes reviewed the concept plans for Northwest Arkansas National Airport,
Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, and Reno Tahoe Airport to provide an example of the
level of detail that is included in the concept plans. Commissioner Feltman suggested
that Mr. Hayes review the concept plan for Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
Commissioner Payne inquired about seasonality. Mr. Hayes said that seasonality
would be evaluated in the air service market study. Commissioner Miller asked what
would be changed to make sure that the Airport doesn’t have the same issues in terms
of growth that is way out of the parameters of the previous Master Plan. Mr. Hayes
said that they would be utilizing the passenger demand analysis to understand what
is realistic, what is causing the additional service by the airlines, and what is the
potential for that to continue. He said that they would use their forecast to develop
planning activity levels to tie improvements to enplanements as opposed to tying them
into years. Commissioner Feltman noted that reducing resources during the non-peak
season can lessen the customer experience.
Commissioner Payne asked if identifying properties for acquisition would be a part of
the Master Plan process. Mr. Hayes said that identifying properties for acquisition
would be considered in the Master Plan process. Commissioner Miller encouraged
Mead & Hunt to address Heliports in the Master Plan. Mr. Hayes said that they would
be considering electronic vertical takeoff aircraft in the Master Plan. Mr. Hayes
reviewed the opportunities and constraints in the terminal area. Commissioner
Feltman referred to the car rental facility (CONRAC), he noted that the CONRAC
would be changing the fundamental customer arrival and departure experience at the
Airport, and he urged Mead & Hunt to look at different scenarios before moving forward
with the design of the CONRAC.
Mr. Hayes reviewed the four steps of the Master Plan process which included pre-
planning, investigation, solutions, and implementation. He also reviewed the 30-month
schedule which he said was aggressive because they were going to try to do most of
the planning work in the first 12 months. Mr. Hayes said that realistically, it would be
12 to 18 months for the full Master Plan concept to be developed, he said that the
CEQA analysis would have to take place at 18 months, and he said that the Airport
staff has asked Mead & Hunt to initially focus on the terminal area. Mr. Hayes
explained that the CEQA analysis would have to be completed before the City Council
could approve the Master Plan.
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6.B Master Plan Outreach
Ms. Franco with Aviatrix Communications reviewed the Master Plan outreach process.
She said that there would be multiple public open houses which would allow the public
to provide input on the terminal concepts, to review the draft report and refined terminal
concept, and to review the CEQA analysis. She said the public would be able to submit
their comments through an online comment form, through paper forms that would be
distributed at the public meetings, and during the public comment period at the Airport
Commission meetings. Ms. Franco said that the public would be able to interact directly
with the project staff at the open house meetings, and she said that the project website
would be going live on the following week and that the website would include access to
two-way communication, working documents, meeting materials, project timeline, and
event calendar. She said that the website would be ADA complaint and it would be
available in multiple languages.
Ms. Franco said that there would be a community blog that would keep the community
informed about the project progress offering high-level takeaways as well as access to
the working papers and draft documents. The media and the press would be used to
amplify the work and to make sure that their audiences understand the progress that is
being made, and the Airport’s social media channels would be used to keep the Airport’s
Master Plan at the top of the mind of the community and to invite the community to the
public meetings. Ms. Franco said that as questions are received from the public, the
questions and answers would be added to the website’s FAQ. Vice Chairman Corcoran
asked Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing and Air Service Meier if he would be
working with Aviatrix Communications on the public outreach. Mr. Meier confirmed that
he would be working with Aviatrix Communications on the public outreach.
Commissioner Miller inquired about how the City Council would be updated through the
30-month process. Airport Executive Director Barrett said that he would be providing
regular updates to the City Manager, and the City Manager would be providing the
updates to the City Council. Commissioner Miller asked if staff would be looking into
privately owned properties that could possibly be used for future facilities. Mr. Barrett
said that all options would be on the table.
Vice Chairman Corcoran said that although he believes that the Federal Inspection
Station (FIS) is important for the Airport, he would like to confirm the feasibility of the FIS,
and to understand the implications. Commissioner Burke voiced his support for more
international and non-stop flights. Commissioner Adams said that he believed that
parking is important for the Airport and that the customer experience needs to be a
priority. Commissioner Breslin agreed that the customer experience is important for the
Airport, and she said that it is also important to determine how the customer experience
would be sustained after the project has been completed.
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Commissioner Feltman said that he believed that inbound and outbound customer
intercepts could be valuable for the Airport. Commissioner Hedrick said that he
believed that it was important to make the Airport sustainable and to look into
alternative energy sources, he said that passenger circulation is important for the
Airport, and he suggested that the governance of the Airport also be considered.
Commissioner Miller said that he was interested in seeing how the Airport could be
made future proof in terms of making sure that the Airport has the right technologies
and mix of things, and he said that he was looking for the Airport to have an intelligent
plan that takes the Airport’s limitations into consideration.
Commissioner Wiseman said that he supported the FIS, and he said that he would
like to see TSA moved to another location so that the Wexler design could be restored.
Commissioner Payne said that he would like for the car rental experience to be more
streamlined, and he said that he believed that it was important to focus on the landside
challenges and customer experience. Commissioner Pye agreed that the customer
experience is important for the Airport and for the cities that the passengers are
visiting, and she voiced her support for the FIS. Commissioner Budilo noted that the
City of Indian Wells is dependent on travel and that he agreed that the customer
experience is important for the Airport, he suggested that the growth of the Coachella
Valley needed to be considered in the Master Plan, and he said that he believed that
it is important for the nine cities to continue being included in the governance of the
Airport.
Commissioner Schmitz said that he believed that improving the technology at the
Airport is important. Commissioner Michaelis said that he concurred with the prior
Commissioner comments. Commissioner Slama said that he also concurred with the
prior Commissioner comments, and he said that it was important for the Airport to
include the tribal nation in the process. Vice Chairman Corcoran said that it was
important for the Airport to determine how the Wexler design could be incorporated
into the expansion, he said that if the CONRAC has to be located offsite, it is important
to make the customer experience as convenient as possible, and he said that keeping
the CONRAC in a central location should be a priority. Vice Chairman Corcoran
inquired about the FAA grant for $5.7 million that the Airport was awarded for the
baggage claim expansion, and he asked if the project could be started now or did it
have to wait for the Master Plan to be approved. He also said that it was important for
the concession projects to be taken into consideration, and he asked if there was a
possibility that the airport in Thermal could become a competing airport.
Chairman Dada said that from a hospitality perspective, he believes that the FIS
should be a priority for the Airport, and he said that internal and external shade
structures should be a priority to improve the customer experience. Commissioner
Feltman inquired about finding a way to bridge the wide divide between LAX and PSP.
Palm Springs Airport Commission
Action Summary Minutes of Special Adjourned Meeting
February 28, 2023
Page 7 of 7
7.COMMISSIONERS REQUESTS AND REPORTS
None.
8.ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION: Adjourn the meeting. Moved by Chairman Dada, seconded by Vice
Chairman Corcoran and unanimously approved noting the absence of
Commissioners Hughes, Martin, and Suero.
The Airport Commission adjourned at 2:36 P.M. to a Regular Meeting on March 15, 2023,
at 5:30 P.M.
Christina Brown
Executive Administrative Assistant
AIRPORT COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 21, 2023
SUBJECT: TO RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF A FIVE-YEAR GROUND LEASE TO THE
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
FROM: Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director
_________________________________________________________________________
SUMMARY:
The Palm Springs International Airport (Airport) proposes to enter into a five-year ground
lease with the Palm Springs Air Museum (Air Museum) for additional aircraft parking.
RECOMMENDATION:
This action will recommend to the City Council the approval of the proposed Palm Springs Air
Museum ground lease.
BACKGROUND:
In November of 1995, the Palm Springs Air Museum commenced with a land lease at the
Airport for a term of forty years. The purpose of the lease was for the construction and
operation of an aviation museum on a ten-acre parcel of land west of Gene Autry Drive and
north of Ramon Road in Palm Springs, CA.
The Air Museum serves as one of the main attractions for the entire Coachella Valley with a
world-class aviation war history-themed venue. Attendees experience war history through an
array of static aircraft, art, and a medley of World War II and Vietnam-era relics that
memorialize these historic events. The Air Museum facility complex includes three large
hangars with office space, an adjacent aircraft apron, and several public parking lots, including
a temporary parking area under a short-term license agreement.
The Air Museum constructed an additional 20,000 square foot temperature-controlled hangar
to accommodate the growing demand. In addition, the Air Museum expanded its facilities
which includes a full restaurant open to the public, expanded aircraft apron, and public
roadway.
In order to accommodate additional aircraft parking, the Air Museum requested to enter into
a ground lease for 2.5 acres for a term of five-years with an option to extend as determined
in the ground lease. The Executive Director has reviewed the request, plans, photos and
ITEM 7.A
Airport Commission Staff Report
June 21, 2023 -- Page 2
Palm Springs Air Museum 2.5 Acre Ground Lease
identified the processes that must be undertaken by the PSAM prior to entering into the
ground lease which includes:
• Filing the appropriate FAA Notice of Construction Form 7460 and achieve this approval
prior to construction in accordance with any directives.
• Coordinating all requisite approval and building permitting processes required by the
City of Palm Springs, County of Riverside, and any other governing agency.
• Coordinating the construction activity and phasing with the airport in advance of any
construction commencement.
• Completing an aeronautical study with the Federal Aviation Administration
• Providing one set of construction post project as-builts drawings to the airport.
The ground lease is identified in Figure 1 below as “B29 Parking”:
FIGURE 1
To determine the fair market value of the proposed 2.5 acres, an appraisal was completed by
the Air Museum and the Airport. After the appraisals were received, the rental rate was
negotiated at $3,800 per month.
Airport staff requests that the Airport Commission recommends to City Council the approval
of this ground lease with the Air Museum.
Airport Commission Staff Report
June 21, 2023 -- Page 3
Palm Springs Air Museum 2.5 Acre Ground Lease
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total ground lease revenue to the airport will total $228,000 over the next five-years. All
revenue will be applied to account 415.38075.
Harry Barrett, Jr., A.A.E.
Executive Director
Airport Commission Meeting
PSP Marketing & Air Service Report
June 2023
ITEM 7.B
Air Service Update
New Seasonal Alaska Service to JFK
December 14,202 -April 22, 2024
April Total Passenger Count: 5.9% increase over 2022
379,353 total passengers
New April record
May Total Passenger Count: 5.6% increase over 2022
233,239 total passengers
New May record
2023 vs. 2022 % Change
June -12.5%
July -21.6%
August -15%
September -17.1%
2023 -Scheduled Departing Seats
*Based on 06/05/23 Schedules -Subject to change
85,027
79,601 81566
89038
97,154 95,402 95976 95976
82,060
87,929 85750 85750
64267
58319 58300 58300
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
June July August September2023202220212019
2023 vs. 2019 % Change
June 32.3%
July 36.5%
August 39.9%
September 44.1%
Brand Update
Working with various departments to prepare for launch
Phase 1 Begins July 6
Ph1 includes website, social media, digital advertising, uniforms,
replacement/removal of existing old logos, business cards etc., public
introduction of the brand and website.
Phases 2 & 3 to follow
Will include securing additional items for community
engagement, events, airport vehicles, airport forms, etc.
Other Initiatives
Customer Experience
Currently researching
Plan to review in July with the Marketing Committee
Advertising Concessions
Fuse takes over July 1
New fixture installations will begin July 1
Phased in over four months
Fuse has been meeting with new and existing advertisers
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
Fund 405 - Customer
Facility Charges
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
% Of Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-22 vs
FY 21-23
% Change
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-23
% Change
Operating Revenue 7,465,000 8,002,852 107%2,459,526 225%1,156,351 592%
Operating Expenditures 2,000,000 - 0%29,496 0%69,872 0%
Net Balance 5,465,000 8,002,852 146%2,430,030 229%1,086,479 637%
-
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000
8,000,000
9,000,000
1
5,465,000
8,002,852
2,430,030
1,086,479
Fund 405 -Customer Facility Charges -Net Balance
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
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ITEM 7.C
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
Fund 410 - Passenger
Facility Charges
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
% Of Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-22 vs
FY 21-23
% Change
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-23
% Change
Operating Revenue 6,867,000 5,337,002 78%4,732,201 13%1,156,351 362%
Operating Expenditures 2,521,000 452,135 18%484,420 -7%520,920 -7%
Net Balance 4,346,000 4,884,867 112%4,247,781 15%635,431 669%
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
4,500,000
5,000,000
Fiscal Year
4,346,000
4,884,867
4,247,781
635,431
Fund 410 -Passenger Facility Charges -Net Balance
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
% Of Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-22 vs FY
21-23
% Change
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs FY
21-23
% Change
Operating Revenue 41,069,398 50,805,746 124%29,768,319 71%20,551,564 147%
Operating Expenditures 33,880,956 22,792,236 67%19,410,815 17%17,489,291 30%
Net Balance 7,188,442 28,013,510 390%10,357,505 170%3,062,273 815%
50,805,746
29,768,319
20,551,564
71%
45%
0
10,000,000
20,000,000
30,000,000
40,000,000
50,000,000
60,000,000
FY 22-23 FY 21-22 FY 20-21
YTD Actual Revenue
22,792,236
19,410,815
17,489,291
17%11%
-
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
FY 22-23 FY 21-22 FY 20-21
YTD Actual Expenditures
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
% Of Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-22 vs FY
21-23
% Change
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs FY
21-23
% Change
Operating Revenue
Airline Revenue
Scheduled Landing Fees 3,340,000 3,293,709 99%3,130,735 5%1,900,599 73%
Landing Fee Surcharge 1,783,000 2,002,388 112%1,908,970 5%715,756 180%
Terminal Airline Space 2,094,000 1,994,705 95%2,001,723 0%1,824,630 9%
Terminal Usage Hold Room 1,034,000 1,300,895 126%1,268,039 3%837,321 55%
Total Airline Revenues 8,251,000 8,591,697 104%8,309,467 3%5,278,305 63%
Non-Airline Revenue
CARES Act 5,989,698 5,989,698 100%- 3,451,322 74%
CRRSAA-Airport 1,100,000 - 0%- -
CRRSAA-Concessions 4,800,000 280,390 6%- -
ARPA-Airport - 9,310,342 - -
Airfield Concessions 310,000 368,359 119%405,988 -9%266,428 38%
Property Rental - Non Aviation 450,000 387,023 86%417,458 -7%382,322 1%
Land Rental 1,223,000 1,295,939 106%1,256,979 3%1,222,099 6%
Leased Parking 4,704,000 5,844,773 124%4,938,387 18%2,332,991 151%
Ariport Use Permits 75,000 82,749 110%72,981 13%39,617 109%
Terminal Non-Airline Rental 1,741,300 2,097,959 120%1,538,977 36%743,483 182%
Advertising 400,000 423,074 106%430,060 -2%212,145 99%
On Airport Rental Car 8,899,000 11,432,110 128%9,952,544 15%4,543,292 152%
Commerical Airport Fee 853,000 1,079,630 127%847,110 27%623,751 73%
Taxi Access Fees 667,000 1,086,346 163%981,685 11%23,823 4460%
Customs 349,000 403,187 116%419,230 -4%209,647 92%
All Other Revenue 1,257,400 2,132,470 170%197,453 980%1,222,340 74%
Total Non-Airline Revenue 32,818,398 42,214,049 129%21,458,852 97%15,273,259 40%
Total Operating Revenues 41,069,398 50,805,746 29,768,319 20,551,564
CARES Act
14%
CRRSAA-Concessions
1%
ARPA-Airport
22%
Airfield Concessions
1%
Property Rental -Non Aviation
1%
Land Rental
3%
Leased Parking
14%
Terminal Non-Airline Rental
5%
Advertising
1%
On Airport Rental Car
27%
Commerical Airport Fee
3%
Taxi Access Fees
3%
Customs
1%
All Other Revenue
5%
AIRPORT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE REVENUE
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
% Of Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-22 vs FY
21-23
% Change
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs FY
21-23
% Change
Operating Expenditures
Airport Administration 6,296,049 4,517,293 72%3,489,406 77%2,866,056$ 58%
Airport Information Technology 92,323 - 0%-
Airport Law Enforcement 3,138,357 2,813,923 90%2,322,672 83%2,391,354 18%
Aviation Security - - -
Airside Operations 1,054,902 386,859 37%549,047 142%457,646 -15%
Airport Rescue - Fire 4,237,176 3,232,824 76%2,922,370 90%3,233,181 0%
Landside Operations 1,516,675 1,410,351 93%1,103,913 78%921,436 53%
Grounds Maintenance 662,081 499,705 75%410,238 82%242,975 106%
Terminal Building Operations 7,032,956 6,024,277 86%5,111,116 85%4,260,130 41%
Passenger Boarding Bridges - 14,475 - 0%-
Bagagge Handling System - 341,041 - 0%-
Control Center Operations 4,285,199 3,183,380 74%3,134,627 98%2,920,331 9%
U.S. Customs 276,484 275,785 100%365,986 133%196,183 41%
Planning & Projects - - - -
PERS Cost Recovery - - - -
Budget Transfer Out 5,381,078 - 0%- -
Total Operating Expenditures 33,880,957 22,792,236 67%19,409,374 72%17,489,291 11%
Operating Revenues in Excess of
Operating Expenditures 7,188,441 28,013,510 10,358,945 3,062,273
Airport
Administration
20%
Airport Law
Enforcement
12%
Airside
Operations
2%
Airport Rescue
-Fire
14%
Landside
Operations
6%
Grounds
Maintenance
2%
Terminal
Building
Operations
27%
Passenger
Boarding
Bridges
0%
Bagagge
Handling
System
2%
Control Center
Operations
14%U.S. Customs
1%
Planning &
Projects
0%
AIRPORT OPERATIONS &
MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE
Salaries &
Benefits
55%Contractual
Services
12%
Utilities
6%
Materials &
Supplies
6%
Insurance
3%
Other City
Services
15%
Airline
Incentive
Program
3%
AIRPORT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
6/15/2023Page 5 of 8
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
Fund 416 - Airport
Capital Projects
FY 22-23
Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
% Of Budget
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 21-22 vs
FY 21-23
% Change
FY 20-21
Actual
FY 20-21 vs
FY 21-23
% Change
Operating Revenue 12,038,000 2,824,100 23%13,989,244 495%14,515,035 -4%
Operating Expenditures 12,038,000 4,365,246 36%11,234,348 257%14,682,470 -23%
Net Balance - (1,541,146) 2,754,896 (167,434) -1745%
(2,000,000)
(1,500,000)
(1,000,000)
(500,000)
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
2,754,896
(167,434)
Fund 416 -Airport Capital Projects -Net Balance
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
CASH SUMMARY FY 22-23
Acutal
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
Fund 405 37,436,340 28,098,934 25,105,181$
Fund 410 2,261,665 2,223,251 2,157,741
Fund 415 Unrestricted Sub-Total 32,375,466 7,516,583 7,577,972
Fund 416 5,547,265 6,161,378 6,488,230
37,436,340
2,261,665
32,375,466
5,547,265
28,098,934
2,223,251
7,516,583
6,161,378
$25,105,181
2,157,741
7,577,972
6,488,230
-
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
40,000,000
Fund 405 Fund 410 Fund 415 Unrestricted Sub-
Total
Fund 416
Cash by Fund
FY 22-23
Acutal
FY 21-22
Actual
FY 20-21
Actual
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Financial Summary
Ending May 31, 2023
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 4,785,805 280,390 1,121,560 10,791,632 10,366,004
Use as of 5/31/23 11,067,877 -280,390 1,121,560 9,310,342 -
Remaining Balance -4,785,805 --1,481,290 10,366,004
$11,067,877.0
$4,785,805.0
$280,390.0
$1,121,560.0
$10,791,632.0 $10,366,004.0
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
Grants -Remaining Balance
6/15/2023Page 8 of 8
ITEM 10 .A / AC 0 6 -21-2 3 Page 1 | 6
ITEM 10.A - PAST CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Airport Commission Meeting of June 21, 2023
City Council Meeting of May 11, 2023:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER HOLSTEGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
BERNSTEIN, CARRIED 5-0.
SUBJECT
FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION:
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency. Even
though the State and local declared states of emergency have ended, community
spread of COVID-19 continues to exist, and measures to reduce the spread, including
physical distancing measures, continue to be necessary for the public, health, safety
and welfare; and
2. State and local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures, which
can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely in person; and
3. The City Council, and its subordinate bodies (Boards, Commissions, and
Committees), shall be authorized to conduct public meetings in accordance with
Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable provisions of the Brown
Act for remote only or hybrid teleconference meetings.
Attachments
Item 1A
The Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and
Committee meetings may be conducted by videoconference, in accordance with
AB 361.
SUBJECT
AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CALTEC CORPORATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,805,000 FOR THE AIRPORT COMMON USE PODIUMS - BONO
CONCOURSE, CITY PROJECT 21-28
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the construction contract with CALTEC Corporation, a California corporation,
in the amount of $1,805,000 for the Airport Common Use Podiums - Bono Concourse,
City Project No. 21-28.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
3. Appropriate $1,411,654 from Airport Special Capital Projects fund balance.
ITEM 10 .A / AC 0 6 -21-2 3 Page 2 | 6
Attachments
Item 1E
SUBJECT
APPROVE SERVICE AGREEMENT NO. 23B079 WITH WEST AVIATION SERVICES-
SAN DIEGO DBA SIERRA AVIATION GROUP FOR BAGGAGE RELOCATION
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement No. 23B079 with West Aviation Services-San
Diego DBA Sierra Aviation Group for baggage relocation and wayfinding services in
an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the initial three-year term beginning June 1,
2023, through May 31, 2026, with two one-year extension options at the City’s sole
discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
Attachments
Item 1O
City Council Meeting of May 25, 2023:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION WAS NOT ANNOUNCED IN THE MEETING.
FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION:
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency.
Even though the State and local declared states of emergency have ended,
community spread of COVID-19 continues to exist, and measures to reduce the
spread, including physical distancing measures, continue to be necessary for the
public, health, safety and welfare; and
2. State and local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures, which
can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely in person; and
3. The City Council, and its subordinate bodies (Boards, Commissions, and
Committees), shall be authorized to conduct public meetings in accordance with
Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable provisions of the Brown
Act for remote only or hybrid teleconference meetings.
Attachments
Item 1A
ITEM 10 .A / AC 0 6 -21-2 3 Page 3 | 6
The Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and
Committee meetings may be conducted by videoconference, in accordance with
AB 361.
SUBJECT
REAPPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
Re-appoint Gerald Adams, Todd Burke, and David Feltman to the Airport Commission
effective immediately for a term ending June 30, 2025. Appoint Tracy Martin, Daniel
Caldwell, and J. Craig Fong to the Airport Commission effective July 1, 2023, for a
term ending June 30, 2026.
Attachments
Item 1C
SUBJECT
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO BE
USED FOR ANNUAL INCREASES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION MODIFYING CERTAIN USER
FEES, DEVELOPER FEES, AND CHARGES BY IMPLEMENTING A CONSUMER
PRICE INDEX INCREASE AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE
SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive public testimony.
2. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER AMENDING THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX TO BE USED FOR
ANNUAL INCREASES OF THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE.”
3. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING CERTAIN USER FEES,
DEVELOPER FEES, AND CHARGES BY IMPLEMENTING A CONSUMER PRICE
INDEX INCREASE AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.”
Attachments
Item 2D Amended Staff Report
ITEM 10 .A / AC 0 6 -21-2 3 Page 4 | 6
City Council Meeting of June 5, 2023:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
MOTION BY MAYOR GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BERNSTEIN,
CARRIED 5-0.
FINDINGS TO CONDUCT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD, COMMISSION, AND
COMMITTEE MEETINGS VIRTUALLY UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 361
RECOMMENDATION:
1. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency.
Even though the State and local declared states of emergency have ended,
community spread of COVID-19 continues to exist, and measures to reduce the
spread, including physical distancing measures, continue to be necessary for the
public, health, safety and welfare; and
2. State and local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures, which
can impact the ability of the City and the public to meet safely in person; and
3. The City Council, and its subordinate bodies (Boards, Commissions, and
Committees), shall be authorized to conduct public meetings in accordance with
Government Code section 54953(e)(2) and other applicable provisions of the Brown
Act for remote only or hybrid teleconference meetings.
Attachments
Item 1A
The Palm Springs City Council and all of Palm Springs Board, Commission, and
Committee meetings may be conducted by videoconference, in accordance with
AB 361.
SUBJECT
ACCEPTANCE OF THREE FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS FOR THE AIRPORT
MASTER PLAN/GIS STUDY, THE INBOUND BAGGAGE CLAIM SYSTEM AND
THE OUTBOUND BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM EXPANSION-DESIGN, FOR
FUNDING OF THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant No. 3-06-0181-
067-2023 for Airport Master Plan/GIS Study in the amount of $2,108,584.
2. Approve acceptance of Federal Aviation Administration BIL-ATP Grant for Inbound
Baggage Claim System in the amount of $5,700,000.
3. Approve acceptance of Transportation Security Administration OTA Grant for
Outbound Baggage Handling System Expansion-Design in the amount of
$1,388,995.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary grant documents.
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Attachments
Item 1C
SUBJECT
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AIRPORT CAR RENTAL
CONCESSIONAIRE AGREEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7
FOR AVIS-BUDGET AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 6 and Avis-Budget Amendment No. 7 (Attachment A) to
all Airport rental car concession agreements doing business as eight car rental
agencies at PSP which include: Avis/Budget Car Rental, LLC (Amendment No.
7), The Hertz Corporation (Amendment No.6), Enterprise Rent-A-Car, LLC dba
Alamo Rent a Car / National Car Rental (Amendment No. 6), Enterprise Rent-A-
Car Company of Los Angeles (Amendment No. 6), DTG Operations, Inc. dba
Dollar Rent a Car /Thrifty Car Rental (Amendment No. 6)
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents.
Attachments
Item 1D
SUBJECT
APPROVE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23Q112 FOR THE
DESIGN OF AN INLINE BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM FOR THE PALM
SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Consulting Services Agreement No. 23Q112 (Attachment A) with
AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to provide inline baggage handling system
design services for the Airport for a three-year term in an amount not to
exceed $3,174,638.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents.
Attachments
Item 1E
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3. BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE:
SUBJECT
UPDATE TO GENERAL FUND, CAPITAL, AND AIRPORT DRAFT BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-24 AND 2024-25
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide direction to staff on any changes to the draft fiscal year 2023-24 and draft
fiscal year 2024-25 budgets.
Attachments
Item 3A
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ITEM 10.B - FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Airport Commission Meeting of June 21, 2023
June 29, 2023
• Gensler – Amendment No. 1 to agreement for on-call aviation consulting services
& Task Order No. 3 for inbound baggage claim expansion design and construction
administration services.
• WGJ Enterprises Inc. dba PCI – Contract services agreement for aircraft gate
parking restriping.
• Push Media dba Gleeson Digital Strategies, Inc. – Amendment to agreement for
Airport advertising and promotional services.
• Appointments to Airport Commission
Palm Springs International Airport
MONTHLY PASSENGER ACTIVITY REPORT - 2023
2023 2022 % Change 2023 2022 % Change 2023 2022 % Change
January 169,746 118,204 43.6%171,910 119,184 44.2%341,656 237,388 43.9%
February 184,973 142,206 30.1%188,877 150,130 25.8%373,850 292,336 27.9%
March 223,314 202,993 10.0%226,832 200,890 12.9%450,146 403,883 11.5%
April 200,753 185,946 8.0%178,600 172,169 3.7%379,353 358,115 5.9%
May 129,695 123,736 4.8%116,491 109,503 6.4%246,186 233,239 5.6%
June 73,861 -100.0%68,663 -100.0%- 142,524 -100.0%
July 68,071 -100.0%65,593 -100.0%- 133,664 -100.0%
August 65,368 -100.0%64,584 -100.0%- 129,952 -100.0%
September 79,599 -100.0%83,235 -100.0%- 162,834 -100.0%
October 120,659 -100.0%126,798 -100.0%- 247,457 -100.0%
November 160,129 -100.0%159,108 -100.0%- 319,237 -100.0%
December 159,846 -100.0%161,369 -100.0%- 321,215 -100.0%
Year to Date 908,481 1,500,618 17.5%882,710 1,481,226 17.4%1,791,191 2,981,844 17.5%
Enplaned Deplaned Total Passengers
ITEM 11.A
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Palm Springs International Airport
Best Month Comparison
ENPLANEMENTS
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Vs Best Mo
Jan 140,896 136,157 39,614 118,204 169,746 20.5%
Feb 156,486 156,909 57,530 142,206 184,973 17.9%
Mar 201,350 113,166 107,577 202,993 223,314 10.0%
Apr 160,452 5,811 111,376 185,946 200,753 8.0%
May 99,027 10,751 92,820 123,736 129,695 4.8%
Jun 55,385 14,827 66,885 73,861 -100.0%
Jul 49,864 17,231 65,869 68,071 -100.0%
Aug 48,112 18,389 58,793 65,368 -100.0%
Sep 52,283 23,087 65,682 79,599 -100.0%
Oct 84,627 41,597 108,923 120,659 -100.0%
Nov 117,794 52,874 135,677 160,129 -100.0%
Dec 121,198 41,517 136,897 159,846 -100.0%
TOTAL 1,287,474 632,316 1,047,643 1,500,618 908,481
% Chg.10.58%-50.89%65.68%43.24%
TOTAL PASSENGERS
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Vs Best Mo
Jan 280,738 276,099 79,082 237,388 341,656 21.7%
Feb 317,535 320,906 120,657 292,336 373,850 16.5%
Mar 401,972 198,850 214,477 403,883 450,146 11.5%
Apr 304,855 10,082 215,777 358,115 379,353 5.9%
May 190,756 19,154 174,535 233,239 246,186 5.6%
Jun 105,350 28,748 129,872 142,524 -100.0%
Jul 97,834 33,776 129,463 133,664 -100.0%
Aug 97,941 36,482 117,952 129,952 -100.0%
Sep 106,211 47,915 136,666 162,834 -100.0%
Oct 177,363 88,777 225,991 247,457 -100.0%
Nov 235,656 108,043 271,944 319,237 -100.0%
Dec 247,744 83,262 276,527 321,215 -100.0%
TOTAL 2,563,955 1,252,094 2,092,943 2,981,844 1,791,191
% Chg.10.18%-51.17%67.16%42.47%
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ACTIVITY BY AIRLINE
MAY 2023
(E & D)
AIRLINES 2023 2022 % Change 2023 2022 % Change 2023 2022 % Change Market Share
Air Canada - - 0.0%- - 0.0%- - 0.0%0.0%
Alaska 25,260 31,467 -19.7%20,932 26,878 -22.1%46,192 58,345 -20.8%18.8%
American 20,464 16,490 24.1%19,319 15,329 26.0%39,783 31,819 25.0%16.2%
Avelo 988 - 100.0%906 - 100.0%1,894 - 100.0%0.8%
Delta Air 3,559 1,108 221.2%2,804 692 305.2%6,363 1,800 253.5%2.6%
Mesa (AA)- - 0.0%- - 0.0%- - 0.0%0.0%
SkyWest (Delta Connection)4,794 6,148 -22.0%4,511 5,500 -18.0%9,305 11,648 -20.1%3.8%
SkyWest (United Express)9,668 8,439 14.6%7,914 7,113 11.3%17,582 15,552 13.1%7.1%
SkyWest (AA)2,042 3,013 -32.2%1,789 2,956 -39.5%3,831 5,969 -35.8%1.6%
Southwest Air 34,529 24,710 39.7%34,324 23,036 49.0%68,853 47,746 44.2%28.0%
United 14,351 16,906 -15.1%12,599 14,966 -15.8%26,950 31,872 -15.4%10.9%
WestJet 10,750 8,209 31.0%8,797 6,619 32.9%19,547 14,828 31.8%7.9%
Allegiant Air 883 1,499 -41.1%618 1,231 -49.8%1,501 2,730 -45.0%0.6%
ExpressJet - 311 -100.0%- 258 -100.0%- 569 -100.0%0.0%
Flair - - 0.0%- - 0.0%- - 0.0%0.0%
JetBlue 476 2,463 -80.7%321 2,257 -85.8%797 4,720 -83.1%0.3%
MN Airlines (Sun Country)1,931 2,577 -25.1%1,657 2,267 -26.9%3,588 4,844 -25.9%1.5%
Swoop Air - 396 -100.0%- 401 -100.0%- 797 100.0%0.0%
Charters - - 0.0%- - 0.0%- - 0.0%0.0%
TOTAL 129,695 123,736 4.8%116,491 109,503 6.4%246,186 233,239 5.6%100.0%
Enplaned Deplaned Total
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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS 2023
2023 2022 vs. Prior 2023
ITINERANT AC AT GA MI AC & AT TOTAL TOTAL CHANGE GA/CIVIL %
Jan 3,547 1,119 1,433 145 4,666 6,244 6,152 1.5%23.0%
Feb 3,468 1,204 1,638 72 4,672 6,382 6,019 6.0%25.7%
Mar 3,913 1,466 2,076 141 5,379 7,596 7,192 5.6%27.3%
Apr 3,498 1,384 2,038 81 4,882 7,001 6,804 2.9%29.1%
May 2,363 869 1,549 110 3,232 4,891 4,692 4.2%31.7%
Jun - - 3,005 #DIV/0!
Jul - - 2,806 #DIV/0!
Aug - - 2,853 #DIV/0!
Sep - - 3,246 #DIV/0!
Oct - - 4,134 #DIV/0!
Nov - - 5,984 #DIV/0!
Dec - - 5,869 #DIV/0!
TOTAL 16,789 6,042 8,734 549 22,831 32,114 58,756 4.1%27.2%
2023 2022
vs. Prior
Yr.2023
LOCAL CIVIL MI TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL CHANGE GA/CIVIL %
Jan 233 10 243 6,487 6,594 -1.6%25.7%
Feb 232 5 237 6,619 6,263 5.7%28.3%
Mar 603 6 609 8,205 7,431 10.4%32.7%
Apr 286 4 290 7,291 7,023 3.8%31.9%
May 398 - 398 5,289 5,114 3.4%36.8%
Jun - - 3,097 #DIV/0!
Jul - - 2,906 #DIV/0!
Aug - - 3,133 #DIV/0!
Sep - - 3,434 #DIV/0!
Oct - - 4,259 #DIV/0!
Nov - - 6,174 #DIV/0!
Dec - - 6,215 #DIV/0!
TOTAL 1,752 25 1,777 33,891 61,643 4.5%30.9%
https://aspm.faa.gov/aspmhelp/index/OPSNET_Reports__Definitions_of_Variables.html
2023
2023
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PASSENGER ACTIVITY REPORT - FISCAL YEAR COMPARISON
FY '22-'23 % CHANGE FY '21-'22 % CHANGE FY '20-'21 % CHANGE FY '19-'20 FY '22-'23 % CHANGE FY '21-'22 % CHANGE FY '20-'21 % CHANGE FY '19-'20 FY '22-'23 % CHANGE FY '21-'22 % CHANGE FY '20-'21 % CHANGE FY '19-'20
July 68,071 3%65,869 282%17,231 -65%49,864 65,593 3%63,594 284%16,545 -66%47,970 133,664 3%129,463 283%33,776 -65%97,834
August 65,368 11%58,793 220%18,389 -62%48,112 64,584 9%59,159 227%18,093 -64%49,829 129,952 10%117,952 223%36,482 -63%97,941
September 79,599 21%65,682 184%23,087 -56%52,283 83,235 17%70,984 186%24,828 -54%53,928 162,834 19%136,666 185%47,915 -55%106,211
October 120,659 11%108,923 162%41,597 -51%84,627 126,798 8%117,068 148%47,180 -49%92,736 247,457 9%225,991 155%88,777 -50%177,363
November 160,129 18%135,677 157%52,874 -55%117,794 159,108 17%136,267 147%55,169 -53%117,862 319,237 17%271,944 152%108,043 -54%235,656
December 159,846 17%136,897 230%41,517 -66%121,198 161,369 16%139,630 234%41,745 -67%126,546 321,215 16%276,527 232%83,262 -66%247,744
January 169,746 44%118,204 198%39,614 -71%136,157 171,910 44%119,184 202%39,468 -72%139,942 341,656 44%237,388 200%79,082 -71%276,099
February 184,973 30%142,206 147%57,530 -63%156,909 188,877 26%150,130 138%63,127 -62%163,997 373,850 28%292,336 142%120,657 -62%320,906
March 223,314 10%202,993 89%107,577 -5%113,166 226,832 13%200,890 88%106,900 25%85,684 450,146 11%403,883 88%214,477 8%198,850
April 200,753 8%185,946 67%111,376 1817%5,811 178,600 4%172,169 65%104,401 2344%4,271 379,353 6%358,115 66%215,777 2040%10,082
May 129,695 5%123,736 33%92,820 763%10,751 116,491 6%109,503 34%81,715 872%8,403 246,186 6%233,239 34%174,535 811%19,154
June -100%73,861 10%66,885 351%14,827 -100%68,663 9%62,987 352%13,921 - -100%142,524 10%129,872 352%28,748
YTD 1,562,153 10%1,418,787 112%670,497 -26%911,499 1,543,397 10%1,407,241 113%662,158 -27%905,089 3,105,550 10%2,826,028 112%1,332,655 -27%1,816,588
ENPLANED PASSENGERS DEPLANED PASSENGERS TOTAL PASSENGERS
ITEM 11.B
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ITEM 12.A - FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Airport Commission Meeting of June 21, 2023
Date Time Committee
June 27, 2023 TBD Operations, Properties and Facilities
July 19, 2023 4:00 P.M. Noise Committee
October 18, 2023 4:00 P.M. Noise Committee
TBD TBD Budget and Finance Committee
TBD TBD Ad Hoc Design Review Committee
TBD TBD Marketing and Business Development Committee