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Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 5:30 P.M.
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City of Palm Springs: Riverside County:
Margaret Park
City of Cathedral City:
Tony Michaelis
City of Palm Desert:
Kevin Wiseman Aftab Dada -
Chair
David Feltman
Kevin J. Corcoran
Vice Chair J Craig Fong City of Indian Wells:
Robert Berriman
City of Coachella:
Denise Delgado
City of Rancho Mirage:
Keith Young Vacant Tracy Martin
Todd Burke M.Guillermo Suero City of La Quinta:
Kathleen Hughes
City of Desert Hot Springs:
Jan Pye
City of Indio:
Rick Wise Daniel Caldwell Dave Banks
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
July 19, 2023
Airport Commission Meeting Agenda
December 20, 2023 – Page 2
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7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
7.A Follow-up to Strategic Planning Session Update
7.B Master Plan Update
7.C Financial Summary Update
7.D Marketing Update
7.E Concessions Update
7.F 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 November 2023
11.B Airline Activity Report Fiscal Year Comparison
12. COMMITTEES:
12.A Future Committee Meetings
12.B Updated Committee’s Roster
ADJOURNMENT:
The Airport Commission will adjourn to a Regular Meeting on January 17, 2024, 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 December 14, 2023, in accordance with established policies and
procedures.
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FOLLOW-UP TO
STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION UPDATE
ITEM 7.A
Airport Comparisons
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Passengers
onboarding a
commercial
aircraft.
Enplanements - 2022
4.99 6.99 9.18 9.18 6.68 11.71 6.10 6.68 8.08
1,156,276
1,277,329
1,368,130
1,447,126
1,499,987
1,600,987
1,699,305 1,726,444
1,786,786
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1,800,000
2,000,000
ROC ALB DSM TUL PSP LGB TUS SAV LIH
Enplanements
Source: Federal Aviation Administration Certification Activity Tracking Form 127
Passenger
airline
aeronautical
revenue
Cost Per Enplaned Passenger - 2022
4.99
6.10
6.68 6.68 6.99
8.08
9.18 9.18
11.71
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
ROC TUS PSP SAV ALB LIH DSM TUL LGB
Current CPE
Source: Federal Aviation Administration Certification Activity Tracking Form 127
Signatory Landing Fees per 1,000 lbs - 2022
1.15
1.65
1.88
3.20
3.38 3.44
3.62
4.61
4.72
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
TUS ROC PSP SAV ALB DSM TUL LIH LGB
Source: Federal Aviation Administration Certification Activity Tracking Form 127
Signatory fees
prior to the
new AULA were
$1.88. Effective
July 1, 2023,
Signatory
Landing Fees
increased to
$2.96 to cover
operational
expenses
Aircraft Operations - 2022
53,726
63,141 68,198
81,952 87,757
112,752 116,420
137,373
330,840
-
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
ALB PSP DSM ROC TUL LIH SAV TUS LGB
Source: Federal Aviation Administration Certification Activity Tracking Form 127
Aircraft
operations
for PSP
totaled
63,141
Baggage Handing
System Fees
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Baggage Handling System Fees
Fiscal year 2023 -24 projected operational costs.
Operational Costs Allocated to Airlines PRICE
Signatory – average fee per enplaned passenger
Non-Signatory – average fee per enplaned passenger
$897,000
$0.52
$0.65
Capital Improvement
Projects
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Capital Improvement Projects
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Airport Capital Projects
No. of
Projects Project Description Locatio
n Budget Funding Source Grant Share Airport Share
Proposed Completion
FY
1 Taxiway "W" and "A1" Rehabilitation Project will design the asphalt based on the needs of
the airfield Airside 630,000 Airport 571,158 58,842 Q4-2024
2 Wildlife Hazard Management Assessment Project will conduct a wildlife hazard study of the
airfield Airside 140,000 Airport 126,924 13,076 Q1-2025
3 Airfield Hot Spots Study
Project will assess the hot spots on the airfield to
improve safety on the airfield and make a
recommendation to mitigate.
Airside 200,000 Airport 181,320 18,680 Q4-2024
4 Master Plan Project will conduct a full scale master plan of the
landside, airside and terminal
Landsid
e/Airsid
e/Termi
nal
2,275,816 Airport 2,108,584 217,231 Q1-2025
5 Terminal Optimization (Common Use)
Project will design and construct the common use at
the gates to allow the airport, airlines and ground
handling agents to support the optimization of
passenger processes using shared technologies.
Termina
l 1,805,000 Airport -1,805,000 Q4-2024
Subtotal Fiscal Year 2022-23 Projects 5,050,816 2,987,986 2,112,829 -
Capital Improvement Projects
Fiscal Year 2023-24 & 2024-25 Airport Capital Projects
No. of
Projects
Project Description Location Budget Funding Source Grant Share Airport
Share
PFC Proposed
Completion FY
6 Consolidated Rental Car Facility (Design)
Project will improve safety by allowing
workers to easily reach and maneuver
heavy objects.
Landside 2,500,000 CFC --2,500,000 Q4-2026
7 Parking Revenue System
Project will procure equipment,
software and wayfinding to improve
the public parking system. The existing
system has reached its useful life.
Landside 500,000 Airport -500,000 -Q4-2024
8 Lot A, Economy Lot Parking, Employee Lot (W of El
Cielo) -(Design )
Project will rehabilitate 82,720 square
feet of raw land into an employee
parking lot, west of El Cielo.
Landside 2,400,000 Airport -2,400,000 -Q4-2025
9 Electric Charging Station Infrastructure -Chargers
acquisition
Project will procure 80 electric chargers
to be installed in public parking lot "B". Landside 300,000 Airport
ACIP 271,980 28,020 -Q4-2024
10 Procure two Zero Emissions Buses
Project will procure Zero Emissions
Vehicles (ZEV) to provide transportation
between the terminals and the public
parking.
Landside 2,000,000 Airport
VALE/ZEV Grant 5,892,900 607,100 -Q4 -2024
Capital Improvement Projects
11 Wi-Fi
Project will replace existing and
install additional access points
around the airport to improve
connectivity
Terminal 500,000 Airport -350,000 -Q3-2024
12 Restroom Capacity & ADA Renovations
(Construct)
Project will rehabilitate ten restrooms
and convert them into gender neutral
bathrooms.
Terminal 10,000,000
Airport
BIL-ATP Grant 9,500,000 500,000 -Q3-2025
13
Outbound Baggage Handing System Terminal
Expansion & Passenger Screening Facility
Expansion (Design)
Project will expand existing terminal
to incorporate the newly designed
baggage handling system.
Terminal 20,000,000
Airport
ACIP 13,560,000 --Q3-2026
14 Arrivals Baggage Claim Expansion (Design &
Construct -CMAR)
Project will procure a consultant to
design the baggage claim to add
additional capacity to the terminal.
Terminal 6,000,000
Airport
BIL-ATP Grant 5,700,000 300,000 -Q4-2025
15 Carpet Replacement -Main terminal lobby and
security check point
Project will remove and replace
15,110 square feet of carpet in the
main center terminal and security
checkpoint.
Terminal 400,000 Airport -150,000 Q4-2024
Capital Improvement Projects
16 Replace Eight Water Fill Stations Project will replace the existing water
stations Terminal 50,000 Measure J -50,000 -Q4-2024
17 Shade Structure -Uber/Lyft/Taxi
Project will design and construct shade
structure for the Transportation Network
Companies
Landside 1,000,000 Measure J -1,000,000 -Q2-2025
18
Mid-Century Outdoor Seating
Benches/Circular Benches/Interior
Benches/Cement Planting Structures
Project will design and install benches
around the airport Terminal 100,000 Measure J -100,000 -Q1-2025
19 Shade Area -Phase 1
Project will install shade structures in the
sterile area outside of TSA checkpoint
and at Nine Cities Craft by the Regional
Jet Concourse
Terminal 236,000
Airport
VGPS Grant 100,000 136,000 -Q4-2024
Subtotal Fiscal Year 2023-24 and 2024-25
Projects 45,986,000 35,024,880 6,121,120 2,500,000 -
Thank you.
Master Plan Update
ITEM 7.B
Terminal Area
Alternatives
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Alternative 1A Expand & Renovate
Alternative 1A Summary
Consideration Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Phase ROM Cost $900M $1.1B $100M $100M
ROM Total Cost $900M $2B $2.1B $2.2B
Gate Positions (Narrowbody)25 24 29 34
RON Positions 5 8 8 8
Courtyard SF (secure side)61,000 88,000 88,000 88,000
Surface Parking Spaces 2,778 3,194 3,194 3,194
Planning Activity Level Requirements PAL 1 PAL 2 PAL 3 PAL 4
Gate Positions (Narrowbody)23 24 27 32
Public & Employee Parking Spaces 2,063 2,450 2,756 3,321
Advantages of Alternative 1A
▪Significantly lower total and Phase 1 ROM costs and likely lower costs to be passed along to
airlines.
▪Maintains existing character of PSP by preserving major elements including the Wexler headhouse,
the Bono concourse, the fountain, the Tahquitz Canyon Way connection, the outdoor courtyard,
the mountain view corridors and the minimal walk distances.
▪Conveniently locates CONRAC immediately adjacent to the baggage claim.
▪Conveniently locates FIS near the existing baggage claim.
▪Eases construction phasing with multiple and entirely separate and modern concourses.
▪Estimated timeframe from end of Master Plan to ribbon cutting is 3.5 to 5 years.
▪Provides PSP opportunities for stopping points during construction of the four program phases in
the event of an economic downtown or unforeseen demand reduction .
Disadvantages of Alternative 1A
▪Long term walking distance increases for south concours that would likely require moving
walkways.
▪Requires significant renovation of existing spaces including Wexler headhouse and Bono
concourse and associated energy efficiently impacts.
▪Operational challenges during construction include likely having to shuttle rental car passengers.
Alternative 3 Replace
Alternative 3 Summary
Consideration Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
Phase ROM Cost $1.7B $900M $100M $100M
Running ROM Cost Total $1.7B $2.6B $2.7B $2.8B
Gate Positions (Narrowbody)20 24 28 32
RON Positions 3 11 8 8
Outdoor Courtyard SF 26,000 26,000 26,000 26,000
Surface Parking Spaces 3,441 3,441 3,441 3,441
Planning Activity Level Requirements PAL 1 PAL 2 PAL 3 PAL 4
Gate Positions (Narrowbody)23 24 27 32
Public & Employee Parking Spaces 2,063 2,450 2,756 3,321
Advantages of Alternative 3
▪Creates brand new terminal and vehicle parking facilities.
▪New terminal systems would likely be more energy efficient and reduce annual operations and
maintenance costs.
▪Minimizes terminal phasing disruptions to existing operations during construction .
▪Provides a larger landside area for the CONRAC.
▪Maintains historic Wexler terminal and allows the community to determine a future non-terminal
related use for this important facility.
Disadvantages of Alternative 3
▪Significantly higher ROM costs, particularly in Phase 1 that would need to be passed along to the
airlines.
▪Phase 1 only results in a net gate of 2 gates from 18 currently to 20 total gates.
▪Minimal landside vehicle parking space is available given the need to relocate Kirk Douglas Way.
Currently, the Airport does not own much of the property between KDW & Ramon Road.
▪Gating operations on the RJ concourse would likely be reduced to three parking positions during
construction—placing gate demand in a larger deficit from what it currently is today
▪Disrupts the connection of the terminal to downtown Palm Springs via Tahquitz Canyon Way.
▪Requires a longer timeline from end of Master Plan to ribbon cutting.
▪Once construction of Phase 1 begins, the Airport is essentially committed to the significant
investment of the overall program.
▪Operational challenges during construction include likely having to shuttle public parking
passengers.
Master Plan Alterna�ves 1A & 3 – Commissioner and VGPS Comments & Ques�ons
Page 1
Rick Wise
Alterna�ve 1A Pros Alterna�ve 3 Pros Comments
•Phase 1 faster
•Keeps Wexler Bldg. part of
airport opera�ons.
•Keeps Courtyard accessible
to passengers.
•Less expense per gate
•Keeps mid-century
uniqueness.
•Faster accommoda�ons for
interna�onal travel
•Greater use of $35M new
baggage system
•Airport staff are in favor
of this plan.
•More modern
•More efficient
•Less impact on customers
during Phase 1
It would be interes�ng to hear what Hospitality has to say about the two
alterna�ves. We need to beter understand why passengers grade PSP so
high. It's not the wai�ng on the tarmac for a gate, it's not the very long wait
for baggage, it's not the long lines to check-in or get a rental car. It's the
uniqueness of ge�ng off a plane and immediately ge�ng immersed in the
midcentury uniqueness of Palm Springs. The outside courtyard, the
beau�ful Wexler Building. As a Commission and then ul�mately the City
Council, we need to decide what PSP will be in the future. Do we keep that
uniqueness or do we become a modern airport like so many others in the
country.
Alterna�ve 1A Con Alterna�ve 3 Cons
•No plan for Rental Cars
during Phase 1
•Loss of Courtyard for
passengers
•Loss of func�oning
Wexler Bldg.
•Loss of 3 -4 gates in RJ
Terminal for 5-6 years.
Revised: 12/14/2023
Master Plan Alterna�ves 1A & 3 – Commissioner and VGPS Comments & Ques�ons
Page 2 Revised: 12/14/2023
Tony Michaelis
Questions/Comments:
I believe Airport management and the Consultant should weigh in on which alternative they recommend and why. They are the experts and I see no
reason not to share their opinion and still remain objective moving forward. Is there any reason to believe that the airlines would favor one alternative
over the other? Since cost is likely a major consideration, I assume Alternative 1a would be the preferred option based on initial comments by one airline.
Cost: How will the project be funded? Does Alternative 3’s higher cost make it more difficult to fund? I’m particularly concerned that Alternative 3
requires the Airport to commit to the overall program with a significant investment in Phase 1 without any real flexibility to adjust for unforeseen
circumstances.
Disruptions: Which alternative is least disruptive? Beyond car rental offsite requirement what is the likely impact on passenger experience for Alternative
1a? It would seem that rental car shuttling is preferable over passenger parking shuttling which would be needed in Alternative 3. Can Airport
management comment or elaborate on whether Alternative 1a disruptions would dramatically impact passenger or airline experience. Delays: Which
Alternative requires the need to use non-airport owned property? If property acquisition is needed, what is likelihood of cost or acquisition issues
delaying the project. Long term operating impact: Alternative 3 is identified to have energy efficiencies, reduction in annual operations and maintenance
costs. Is there any information on the savings or lack thereof from choosing Alternative 1a. Alternative 1A offers lower cost, quicker build, the ability to
stop construction for unforeseen events, continued active airport use of Wexler building and avoids wasting the money used for the baggage claim
renovation. Disruption impact is major outstanding question.
Robert Berriman
Questions/Comments:
Mead & Hunt Issues: Only the outer exterior views were presented, nothing indicated where the Checkpoint(s) Checked Bag Screening or Baggage
Claim(s) would be for either plan. ALTERNATIVE 1A EXPAND AND RENOVATE (Hybrid): • Keep the Wexler Headhouse as a terminal. Do not remove the
Regional and Bono Terminals when an extended new 1A Concourse could allow for taxi room around the existing Regional Terminal. This would increase
the gate numbers and keep the airport operational during construction of the new south terminal gate expansion/extension. • By keeping the Wexler
Headhouse, the then to be renovated TSA Baggage system is already in place. • Con: The CONRAC is very distant to passengers arriving or departing
from the farthest new gates. Possibly move the CONRAC to the Plan 3 space designation. Airport Issues: Are there Contractual lease issues with
Signature Air relocation? Many airports have multiple TSA Checkpoints, this gives seasonal flexibility to open or close areas as demand requires. TSA
staffing is generally not based on the number of checkpoints but rather on passenger load. Will there be difficulty finding concessionaires for a large #3
expansion? ALTERNATIVE 3 REPLACE: • Potentially move Signature Air into the Wexler Building • Large Parking Lot A is a considerable distance from
passengers arriving or departing the new terminal. • Can the proposed new parking area actually be purchased? • Pro: the CONRAC is more centrally
located to all passengers.
Master Plan Alterna�ves 1A & 3 – Commissioner and VGPS Comments & Ques�ons
Page 3 Revised: 12/14/2023
Jan Pye
Ques�ons/Comments:
1. First, take into considera�on the public’s viewpoint:
Alterna�ve 3
a. Wexler Building is important and should be saved … staff have some op�ons.
b. Alter 3 will benefit the public and opera�ons … and reduce current opera�ons.
Alterna�ve 1A
a. Quickest alterna�ve and cheapest …? At what future cost
b. Keeps Wexler as the focal point of Bono.
c. Doesn’t allow for all depar�ng/arriving pax to journey through the courtyard.
These observa�ons lean more toward Alterna�ve 3.
2. Terminal Area Alterna�ves from Commission mee�ng Dec 6
Advantages of Alterna�ve 1A … agree with all.
Disadvantages of Alterna�ve 1A:
“Long term walking distance increases for south concours that would likely require moving walk ways”. With our aging popula�on, is this wise?
For others, not residents here, are we being customer-friendly? It is the same for “Opera�onal challenges during construc�on include likely
having to shutle rental car passengers.”
Advantages of Alterna�ve 3 - I agree strongly with these advantages.
Disadvantages of Alterna�ve 3
All of the disadvantages are reasonably dependent on the projec�on of a 5-year plan. Does the Commission or even the Council want to commit
to the cheaper cost? This airport is special concerning tourism, architecture, scenery, etc.
3. For Efficiency:
The Council should consider the Airport staff concerning decentralizing its weakness in Human Resources, Informa�on Technology, Procurement,
and permi�ng. This may eliminate some of the goal hindrances from the Master Plan to the ribbon cu�ng.
Master Plan Alterna�ves 1A & 3 – Commissioner and VGPS Comments & Ques�ons
Page 4 Revised: 12/14/2023
Keith Young
Questions/Comments
• There are two estimates described for the Alternative 1A schedule: 3.5 years and 3.5 to 5 years. Given that the 3.5 year estimate was discussed as a
meaningful advantage to Alternative 1A, please clarify this difference (particularly since 5 years is also listed in the range for Alternative 3).
• Are construction delays more likely with a renovation (e.g. unexpected conditions, historical limitations, or hazards during renovation) than with a
new build? If so, should this impact how we understand the construction time estimates?
• Assuming that PSP remains a popular destination, are the variable costs passed along to airlines likely to impact the frequency of service they choose
to offer as the new facility is opened?
• Please provide in the chart, if possible, the number of gate positions offering jet bridges at each phase (or confirm that all gate positions listed in the
summary will have jet bridges). Please confirm that we should think of gates with jet bridges as offering significantly more turnaround opportunities
(and thus greater passenger capacity) than gates without bridges.
• Are there any of the renovated elements of Alternative 1A that would likely require additional upgrades within 15-25 years? If so, is there any
meaningful way to estimate these costs?
• Would the larger landslide area for the CONRAC in Alternative 3 also potentially yield additional parking spaces that would not be possible in the
CONRAC of 1A?
• Are the “operational challenges” of shuttling rental car passengers (1A) or public parking passengers (3) essentially comparable, but affecting
different passenger types?
• Will the benefits of an improved concourse experience for some travelers in Phase 1 of Alternative 1A outweigh the inconveniences of displaced
rental car lots, etc. that will be experienced by all travelers requiring those services?
We obviously had some discussion at the end about a modified Alternative 3 that somehow incorporated Wexler. The following question refers to that,
in the event that our discussion revisits that idea:
• Is there a way that the Wexler Building could house gate car passengers (1A) or public parking passengers (3) essentially comparable, but affecting
different passenger types?
Master Plan Alterna�ves 1A & 3 – Commissioner and VGPS Comments & Ques�ons
Page 5 Revised: 12/14/2023
David Feltman
Comments:
I continue to favor plan 1 A. I do not agree that an "advantage" of Alternative 3 is that it "Maintains historic Wexler terminal and allows the community
to determine a future non-terminal related use for this important facility." That is a wildly inaccurate statement and is essentially "spin". There is no
future use for that building in this plan so characterizing it as maintaining the building is inaccurate. Furthermore, the community is now in the middle of
the re-use of another facility that is somewhere in the neighborhood of $15-$20 million over budget and the taxpayers are being asked to fund that
overrun. The community is not suited to decide or implement the reuse of this building. Therefore, this plan creates a White Elephant out of a historic
building in the City so, therefore, it is not "maintained."
J Craig Fong
Comments:
Without yet committing myself to one Alternative or the other, I note the following:
Alternative 1A This alternative provides PSP with needed additional gates more quickly than Alternative 3. It is not dependent on acquisition or seizure
of additional land, which could be expensive and problematic. I am particularly cognizant that Alternative 1A provides PSP with faster access to full
international capability, tries to meet community needs more quickly, and has relatively less construction-related disruption than Alternative 3. I do not
view the long walking distances as a negative, if there is a moving walkway; indeed, a moving walkway would be an advantage, given the needs of many
area residents. I am, however, somewhat unhappy at the large footprint of the CONRAC. All of this at a cost that is lower than that for Alternative 3.
Alternative 3 This alternative provides the Coachella Valley with a virtually new airport, to carry it through the 21st century. Such an airport would meet
the needs of a community that is unrecognizably different from when PSP was first built. A new terminal would be an engine for tourism growth and
regional development for the rest of the century. Construction would provide employment throughout the region. The Wexler facility was designed for
a markedly different age of air transport, and its use in Alternative 1A saddles airport management with a building that is, even today, no longer fit for
purpose, requiring myriad workarounds detrimental to efficiency. Instead, the iconic Wexler structure could be repurposed as a community landmark,
perhaps in partnership with the USO, as a display space for the Palm Springs Air Museum and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, and as a community
conference space.
Scott White - Visit Greater Palm Springs
Comments:
Alternative 1A - In this alternative, the Airport will lose three (3) gates in Phase 2 of construction.
Palm Springs Airport Master Plan
Airport Commission Briefing
December 20, 2023
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Agenda
Alt 1A and Alt 3 Phases and Cost Estimates
Updated Timeline
Terminal Project Benchmarking
Feedback and Questions from Airport Commissioners
Questions and Discussion
Alt 1A and Alt 3 Phases
and Cost Estimates
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Refined Alternatives 1A and 3
Alternative 1A – Renovate and Expand
Signficant expansion of Wexler building with two new concourse located
north and south
Alternative 3 – Replace
New terminal facilities to the south and eventually repurpose the Wexler
building
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternatives Summary
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative Phase Cost Estimate
Alternative 1A TOTAL $2,207,886,262
1A - Phase 1 $879,427,910
1A - Phase 2 $1,145,490,054
1A - Phase 3 $93,188,731
1A - Phase 4 $89,779,568
Alternative 3 TOTAL $2,786,979,408
3 - Phase 1 $2,226,513,141
3 - Phase 2 $349,194,794
3 - Phase 3 $95,783,136
3 - Phase 4 $115,488,337
Source: Leyland Saylor
Cost Estimates by Phase
Updated Timeline
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Estimated Schedule
Terminal Project
Benchmarking
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Airport 2022 Enplanements Number of
New Gates Cost of Program Cost per Gate
PSP (Alt 1A TOTAL PROGRAM)1,499,987 16 $2,207,886,262 $137,992,891
PSP (Alt. 3, TOTAL PROGRAM)1,499,987 14 $2,786,979,408 $199,069,958
MCI (Kansas City, MO)4,796,476 39 $1,500,000,000 $39,000,000
BUR (Burbank, CA)3,054,729 14 $1,240,100,000 $53,000,000
CMH (Columbus, OH)3,618,555 35 $2,000,000,000 $58,000,000
MOB (Mobile, AL)**262,048 5 $330,000,000 $66,000,000
MSY (New Orleans, LA)5,931,899 35 $1,300,000,000 $38,000,000
DSM (Des Moines, IA)***1,368,130 6 $448,125,000 $75,000,000
Notes:*These cost estimates were obtained from public online sources. The programs of each of these projects vary in scope and located in different parts of the country ultimately affecting total program cost. They shall not be considered an exact comparison to
PSP’s proposed terminal program.
**The program cost estimate for MOB reflects the cost of Phase 1 which includes a terminal processor and 5 gates. The ultimate buildout includes a concourse expansion of 12 gates.
***DSM’s terminal program cost estimates is divided into three phases. The cost estimate depicted above includes only Phase 1A which includes a terminal processor, 6-gate concourse, and landside development.
Terminal Project Benchmarking
NOT apples to apples
Feedback and Questions
from Airport Commissioners
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Commissioner Feedback
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Commissioner Questions
Questions/Discussion
Backup Slides
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A – Phase 1 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $900M
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A – Phase 2 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $1.1B ($2B Total)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A – Phase 3 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $100M ($2.1B Total)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A – Phase 4 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $100M ($2.2B Total)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A
“Northeast View”
Source: Gensler 2023
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A
“Southwest View”
Source: Gensler 2023
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 1A
“Tahquitz View”
Source: Gensler 2023
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 3 – Phase 1 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $2.2B
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 3 – Phase 2 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $400M ($2.6B Total)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 3 – Phase 3 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $100M ($2.7B Total)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 3 – Phase 4 Phase ROM Cost ≈ $100M ($2.8B Total)
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 3
“Northeast View”
Source: Gensler 2023
AIRPORT MASTER PLAN
Alternative 3
“Southeast View”
Source: Gensler 2023
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Fund 405 - Customer
Facility Charges
FY 23-24
Revised
Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 23-24
% Of Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23
vs
FY 23-24
% Change
Operating Revenue 9,181,327 1,486,202 16%1,277,139 16%
Operating Expenditures 11,780,574 - 0%- 0%
Surplus / (Deficit)(2,599,247) 1,486,202 -57%1,277,139 -16%
(3,000,000)
(2,500,000)
(2,000,000)
(1,500,000)
(1,000,000)
(500,000)
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
(2,599,247)
1,486,202 1,277,139
Fund 405 -Customer Facility Charges -Net Balance
FY 23-24
Revised Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 22-23
Actual
12/11/2023
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Fund 410 - Passenger
Facility Charges
FY 23-24
Revised
Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 23-24
% Of Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 20-23
vs
FY 21-24
% Change
Operating Revenue 6,450,776 1,628,058 25%1,416,237 15%
Operating Expenditures 9,072,099 3,485 0%-
Surplus / (Deficit)(2,621,323) 1,624,573 -62%1,416,237 15%
(3,000,000)
(2,500,000)
(2,000,000)
(1,500,000)
(1,000,000)
(500,000)
-
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
1
(2,621,323)
1,624,573 1,416,237
Fund 410 -Passenger Facility Charges -Net Balance
FY 23-24
Revised Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 22-23
Actual
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 23-24
Revised Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 23-24
% Of Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23 vs
FY 23-24
% Change
Operating Revenue 64,090,869 12,683,032 20%22,098,924 -43%
Operating Expenditures 51,371,103 9,572,453 19%9,072,957 6%
Surplus / Deficit 12,719,766 3,110,579 24%13,025,967 -76%
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 23-24
Revised Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 23-24
% Of Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23 vs
FY 23-24
% Change
Operating Revenue
Airline Revenue
Landing Fees 5,910,134 1,216,890 21%765,941 59%
Landing Fee Surcharge - (93,778) 0%462,510 -120%
Terminal Airline Space/Joint Use 9,467,216 1,986,394 21%687,636 189%
Gate Per Use Fees 3,470,605 323,416 9%338,959 -5%
Passenger Loading Bridge Fee 1,255,064 220,692 18%- 0%
Baggage Handling System Fees 897,000 285,832 32%- 0%
Total Airline Revenues 21,000,019 3,939,446 19%2,255,046 75%
Other Revenue
CARES Act - - 0%5,989,698 -100%
CRRSAA-Airport 4,783,916 1,408,292 29%- 0%
CRRSAA-Concessions 280,390 - 0%- 0%
ARPA-Airport 1,481,290 - 0%6,020,652 -100%
ARPA - Concessions 1,121,560 - 0%- 0%
Total Other Revenue 7,667,156 1,408,292 18%12,010,350 -88%
Non-Airline Revenue
General Aviation 406,000 66,940 16%70,424 -5%
Non-Aeronautical Ground Rental 457,315 171,984 38%155,307 11%
Aeronautical Ground Rental 1,247,329 512,622 41%684,872 -25%
Parking 6,697,064 2,411,297 36%2,362,234 2%
Ariport Use Permits 53,263 23,865 45%10,327 131%
Non-Airline Terminal Rent Fee 9,998,816 699,732 7%691,725 1%
Rental Car - Overflow Parking 371,809 200 0%11,030 -98%
Advertising 315,951 63,245 20%121,814 -48%
On Airport Rental Car 11,944,780 2,327,703 19%2,911,763 -20%
Commerical Services Fees 1,099,000 222,483 20%210,783 6%
Ground Transportation Fees 1,195,000 361,176 30%294,346 23%
Customs 336,296 49,719 15%54,057 -8%
All Other Revenue 1,301,070 424,330 33%254,846 67%
Total Non-Airline Revenue 35,423,694 7,335,295 21%7,833,528 -6%
Total Operating Revenues 64,090,869 12,683,032 20%22,098,924 -43%
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Note: FY22-23 had $12M in revenues from one-time CARES & ARPA grant funds
12,683,032
22,098,924
8,930,366
-43%
147%
396%
0
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
FY 23-24 FY 22-23 FY 20-21
YTD Actual Revenue
Total Airline
Revenues
31%
Total Other
Revenue
11%
Total Non-
Airline
Revenue
58%
FY 23-24 OPERATING FUND REVENUES
BY CATEGORY
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Fund 415 - Airport
Operations &
Maintenance
FY 23-24
Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 23-24
% Of Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 22-23 vs FY
23-24
% Change
Operating Expenditures
Airport Administration 8,155,945 1,554,700 19%1,459,588 94%
Airport Information Technology 1,026,206 102,695 10%16 0%
Airport Law Enforcement 3,130,981 896,963 29%1,193,766 133%
Aviation Security 1,936,264 56,676 3%- 0%
Airside Operations 5,981,668 1,187,476 20%106,276 9%
Airport Rescue - Fire 4,828,582 982,807 20%1,410,266 143%
Landside Operations 2,217,250 644,894 29%628,649 97%
Grounds Maintenance 691,680 155,666 23%207,293 133%
Terminal Building Operations 8,270,483 1,303,353 16%2,545,045 195%
Passenger Boarding Bridges 120,000 9,931 8%3,506 35%
Bagagge Handling System 897,000 84,529 9%73,219 87%
Control Center Operations 4,169,247 1,213,030 29%1,337,814 110%
U.S. Customs 336,436 69,387 21%107,518 155%
Planning & Projects 723,776 18,538 3%- 0%
Airport Pass Thru to Others 1,401,950 1,291,809 92%- 0%
PERS Cost Recovery 500,000 - 0%- 0%
Budget Transfer Out 6,983,634 - 0%- 0%
Total Operating Expenditures 51,371,103 9,572,453 19%9,072,957 95%
Surplus / (Deficit)12,719,766 3,110,579 24%13,025,967 419%
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Airport
Administration
16%Airport Law
Enforcemen
t
9%
Aviation
Security
1%
Airside
Operations
12%Airport
Rescue -
Fire
10%
Landside
Operations
7%
Grounds
Maintenanc
e
2%
Terminal
Building
Operations
14%
Control
Center
Operations
13%
U.S.
Customs
1%
Airport Pass
Thru to
Others
13%
FY 23-24 OPERATING FUND
EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT
9,572,453
9,072,957
7,710,243 6%
18%
238%
-
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
FY 23-24 FY 22-23 FY 21-22
YTD Actual Expenditures
Salaries &
Benefits
52%
Contractual
Services
18%
Utilities
7%
Materials &
Supplies
9%
FY 23-24 OPERATING FUND
EXPENDITURES BY CATEGORY
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Fund 416 - Airport
Capital Projects
FY 23-24
Revised
Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 23-24
% Of Budget
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 20-23
vs
FY 21-24
% Change
Operating Revenue 69,701,796 542,482 1%2,392,343 -77%
Operating Expenditures 78,188,130 4,055,749 5%2,985,245 36%
Surplus / (Deficit) (8,486,335) (3,513,268) 41%(592,902) 493%
(9,000,000)
(8,000,000)
(7,000,000)
(6,000,000)
(5,000,000)
(4,000,000)
(3,000,000)
(2,000,000)
(1,000,000)
-
(8,486,335)
(3,513,268)
(592,902)
Fund 416 -Airport Capital Projects -Net Balance
FY 23-24
Revised Budget
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 22-23
Actual
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Cash Summary FY 23-24
Actual
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 21-22
Actual
Fund 405 40,118,850 30,710,626 25,794,777
Fund 410 2,895,137 1,825,632 2,330,104
Fund 415 Unrestricted Sub-Total 15,990,359 24,744,431 10,362,750
Fund 416 2,427,453 6,712,551 5,404,035
40,118,850
2,895,137
15,990,359
2,427,453
30,710,626
1,825,632
24,744,431
6,712,551
25,794,777
2,330,104
10,362,750
5,404,035
-
5,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
20,000,000
25,000,000
30,000,000
35,000,000
40,000,000
45,000,000
Fund 405 Fund 410 Fund 415 Unrestricted Sub-
Total
Fund 416
Cash by Fund
FY 23-24
Actual
FY 22-23
Actual
FY 21-22
Actual
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CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Financial Summary
Ending November 30, 2023
Grant Type
Expiration Date
Grant
Awarded by
the FAA to the
Airport
Actual Used
as of 11/30/23
Remaining
Actual Unused
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) -
Expires - May 10, 2024 11,067,877 11,067,877 -
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
(CRRSA)- Airport Operations
Expires - April 14, 2025 4,785,805 4,785,805 -
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations
(CRRSA)- Concessions
Expires - May 31, 2025 280,390 280,390 -
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) - Concession
Expires - May 31, 2025 1,121,560 1,121,560 -
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) - Airport Operations
Expires - August 10, 2025 10,791,632 10,791,632 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)*
Expires - 2027 15,918,762 - 15,918,762
Total Grants 43,966,026 28,047,264 15,918,762
Coronavirus
Aid, Relief,
and
Economic
Security Act
(CARES) -
Expires -
May 10, 2024
Coronavirus
Response
and Relief
Supplementa
l
Appropriatio
ns (CRRSA)-
Airport
Operations
Expires -
April 14,
2025
Coronavirus
Response
and Relief
Supplementa
l
Appropriatio
ns (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
Infrastructur
e Law (BIL)*
Expires -
2027
Grant Awarded by the FAA to the Airport 11,067,877 4,785,805 280,390 1,121,560 10,791,632 15,918,762
Actual Used as of 11/30/23 11,067,877 4,785,805 280,390 1,121,560 10,791,632 -
Remaining Actual Unused -----15,918,762
$11,067,877.0
$4,785,805.0
$280,390.0 $1,121,560.0
$10,791,632.0
$15,918,762.0
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,000,000
$16,000,000
$18,000,000
Grants -Remaining Balance
12/11/2023Page 10 of 10
Marketing & Air
Service Update
December 2023
ITEM 7.D
Scheduled Departing Seats
Based on 12/14/23 schedule data
236,541 239,284
284,585
253,344
180,295
251,093 247,825
276,627 252,713
163,193
201,467
189,838
242,688
225,647
147,901
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
January February March April May
2024 2023 2022
Vs. 1 Year Ago % Change
January -5.8 %
February -3.4 %
March 2.9 %
April 0.2 %
May 10.5 %
Bar Graph: Left to right: 2024, 2023, 2022
RJ Concourse
-Local entity has agreed to a 3-year deal to place their name on the RJ Concourse
-Agreement includes:
-Naming rights to the RJ Concourse
-RJ Concourse activation space to include amenities for passengers such as seating and potential
charging stations
-Other in-terminal advertising
ID Task
Mode
Task Name
1
2 LAS PALMAS OASIS (TEMP TAKEOVER)
3 UPTOWN ESSENTIALS (TEMP KIOSK)
4 THE PINK DOOR
5 I HEART PSP & VENDING
6 Nine Cities Craft
7 HEY JOSHUA
8 Cactus to Clouds
9 LAS PALMAS OASIS
10 UPTOWN ESSENTIALS
11 El Mirasol & Coachella Valley Coffee
12 INMOTION
13 COACHELLA DUTY FREE CART
14 COURT YARD - COFFEE TRUCK/TRAILER
15 Vino Volo
16 Trio
17 Half Moon Empanadas
9/11
9/12
1/30
1/30
2/2
2/27
4/12
4/16
4/16
5/10
5/14
6/21
8/19
9/30
9/30
12/27
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan
Qtr 2, 2023 Qtr 3, 2023 Qtr 4, 2023 Qtr 1, 2024 Qtr 2, 2024 Qtr 3, 2024 Qtr 4, 2024
PSP Concession Projected Opening Dates
Palm Springs International Airport Wed 12/13/23
ITEM 7.E
Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 1
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6966
flypsp.com
T: (760) 318-3800
DATE: December 20, 2023
TO: Chairman Dada and Airport Commissioners
FROM: Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director
SUBJECT: Projects and Airport Capital Improvement Update
__________________________________________________________________________
Capital Projects
Airport Master Plan (Updated December 11, 2023)
Background: This project is a 30-month comprehensive study to plan and develop capital program
requirements thru the year 2045. The study is scoped to be sustainable, and incorporates future goals
related to terminal complex, landside access and parking, and airside improvements for future genera�ng
aircra�.
Status: In process. On September 18th, the Federal Avia�on Administra�on provided an approval of PSP’s
Avia�on Forecasts thru the year 2043. The consultant has produced Ini�al Alterna�ves that were
presented to the City Council on September 14th and in a public open house on September 19th that was
atended by approximately 160 people. Mead & Hunt has reviewed all comments and incorporated them
into a refined Terminal Alterna�ves document which was presented to the Master Plan Working Group
on October 12th. Airport staff and the consultant presented the revised terminal development
alterna�ves to airport tenants including the airlines, car rental companies and concessionaires on
November 2, 2023 during monthly tenant mee�ng. The Airport hosted a second mee�ng with the
Signatory Airlines to discuss addi�onal details related to the terminal development alterna�ves on
December 12, 2023. The airport is presen�ng the revised alterna�ves to the Airport Commission for a
selec�on and recommenda�on to the City Council on December 20, 2023.
Terminal Common Use (Updated December 11, 2023)
Background: This project is to install Common Use Passenger Processing System (CUPPS) at each of the
18 boarding gates and at the non-signatory airline �cket counters. This includes renova�ons to the Bono
Concourse which involve replacement of customer service podiums, ligh�ng and signage upgrades and
carpet replacement for both concourses.
Status: In process - construc�on. Invita�on For Bid #21-28 was issued on February 15th for construc�on
of Bono concourse podiums and the renova�on of the concourse. The City Council approved a contract
with the most qualified firm (CalTec) on May 11, 2023. The Regional Jet (RJ) concourse gates have been
fully converted onto the Common Use pla�orm. New carpet installa�on is nearly complete in the RJ
ITEM 7.F
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concourse as a part of this project. Renova�on of boarding gates 5 & 7 of the Bono concourse have been
completed. Gate 9 is currently under construc�on with an es�mated comple�on date of December 14th.
Gate 11 will be the next gate taken out of commission with an expected comple�on date of January 3,
2024. The airport is closely monitoring medium-range flight schedules to determine if an extension to
the CalTec contract is warranted to enable increased frequency star�ng in February.
Employee and Economy Parking Lots & Commercial Transit reconfiguration (updated December 11,
2023)
Background: This project aims to complete three objec�ves: 1) design and build a new employee parking
lot west of the airport at El Cielo and Baristo; 2) convert the current overflow and employee lots to
economy lots; and 3) make changes to commercial ground transporta�on staging areas. PSP’s focus is
on incorpora�ng and improving technology thru these designs by introducing a new Parking and Revenue
Control System, adding EV charging, and upgrading fiber capability to accommodate security
improvements. Staff has been working thru state and federal programs to procure EV charging capability.
Status: In process. The Airport has given direc�on to the consul�ng firm C and S to conduct a Project
Defini�on Report with the aim of beter defining scope and costs for construc�on. The Airport has
directed C and S to focus on Lot A, as well as the site at the corner of El Cielo and Baristo which is
an�cipated to be the future Employee Parking Lot. Airport staff have asked C and S to delay most study
and analysis related to the current overflow lot at the south end of the Airport un�l such �me as there is
a City Council approved terminal development alterna�ve selected.
Restroom Renovations (updated December 11, 2023)
Background: City Council approved Airport staff to design and renovate all public restrooms airport wide
in the FY 2023 budget. This would include demoli�on and replacement of all flooring and fixtures,
upgrades to ven�la�on and ligh�ng systems, and conversion of some restrooms to gender neutral
facili�es.
Status: In progress – Project Defini�on. Airport staff provided Gensler with No�ce to Proceed with a
project defini�on report for design and renova�on of restrooms at the Bono concourse and in the
courtyard areas while a decision and approval of a terminal development alterna�ve is pending. These
areas will be considered Phase I of the project. Airport staff intend to provide direc�on to Gensler to
commence design upon City Council approval of a preferred terminal alterna�ve.
Taxiway W and A1 Rehabilitation (updated December 11, 2023)
Background: This is an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funded project to design and rehabilitate the
Airport’s primary commercial taxiway under the Pavement Management Program.
Status: In Design. The Airport’s on-call engineering firm RS&H completed surveying and destruc�ve
tes�ng of the pavement to determine the project approach for rehabilita�on. The rehabilita�on design
has been underway since March. RS&H has no�fied airport staff that 90% design is ready for Airport
review. The Airport will meet with the RS&H team on December 12th for an updated. PSP is applying to
the FAA for compe��ve discre�onary funding which, if successful, would enable this project to move
forward for construc�on in CY 2024.
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Outbound Baggage Handling System Replacement: (Updated October 16, 2023)
Background: This project is intended to modify or replace the current outbound baggage handling system
with a new inline baggage handling system to improve capacity and process efficiency, implement
addi�onal technology for bag tracking, reduce or eliminate single points of failure, and improve
ergonomics.
Status: In process - design: City Council approved the selec�on of AECOM for inline outbound baggage
handling system design services. AECOM is underway on design with expected 30% designs in late
October. Airport staff and AECOM have held a number of mee�ngs with TSA and FAA stakeholders to
review ini�al concepts and seek input. Airport staff will be mee�ng with airline stakeholders in the
coming weeks to garner feedback on ini�al design concepts. The �ming of federal funding suggests that
PSP will target CY 2025 for construc�on.
Baggage Claim Expansion and Renovation (Updated October 16, 2023):
Background: This project was previously iden�fied on the Airport’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
list for start in FY 2025.
Status: In process - design. In the Fall of 2022, Airport staff applied for a na�on-wide compe��ve grant
under the Airports Terminal Program (ATP) under the 2021 Bipar�san Infrastructure Law. Airport staff
was no�fied on February 27th that PSP had been awarded a $5.7M grant to par�ally fund expansion of
baggage claim. Airport staff has determined that a Construc�on Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery
methodology is appropriate for this project and Request for Proposal #34-23 was adver�sed. A contract
award for Construc�on Manager at Risk to Skanska was approved by the City Council in July 2023 with a
project budget of $27M. Primary funding sources for this project include BIL ATP, BIL alloca�on, and
Airport Improvement Program funds. This project was included in the airport’s proposed budget and as
such the airport will also be working with the airlines upon adop�on of the 2024 budget on capitalizing
any remaining costs. The Airport ’s on-call consultant is working toward 30% design and has held ini�al
stakeholder input mee�ngs with the airlines, car rental companies, TSA and Airport staff.
Public Parking Electrification – Lot D (Updated October 16, 2023)
Background: Airport staff applied for the Southern California Edison electric vehicle charging
infrastructure rebate program in the winter of 2022. The program is designed to provide no-cost
infrastructure to enable Level 2 electric vehicle charging with the caveat that sponsors self-procure level
2 chargers.
Status: PSP was approved for expansion of electric infrastructure under the SCE rebate program. Request
for Proposal #04-23 was issued on June 1, 2023 for procurement of 40 level two chargers to serve 80
parking posi�ons. Airport staff have ordered the Level 2 chargers which are set to arrive by the end of
October. Staff is preparing an Request for Proposal to install the chargers once the infrastructure work
has been completed by SCE. The Airport an�cipates that infrastructure work to commence in the late fall
of 2023. Airport staff is developing costs recovery rate and fee plans for EV charging spaces and
an�cipates bringing proposals to the finance commitee in the winter of 2023.
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Sterile Area Shade Structures (updated October 16, 2023)
Background: This project aims to add shade structures post security to encourage broader use of the
Airport during summer months. This project is par�ally funded through a grant facilitated by Visit Greater
Palm Springs.
Status: Awai�ng Permit. Design of the sterile area shade structures was completed and airport staff
sought permits for construc�on in August. As a result of the Wexler Terminal being listed on the Federal
Historic Preserva�on Register, the structures are subject to addi�onal approvals and ve�ng before
permits can be secured. The airport is currently awai�ng permit approval.
Program Updates
Feasibility Study for Federal Inspection Station (International Air Service) (Updated December 11,
2023)
Background: This two-phased study (par�ally funded by Visit Greater Palm Springs) seeks to analyze how
small and medium hub airports have successfully constructed an FIS and expanded interna�onal routes
to their facili�es, and subsequently develop a business plan for expansion of Customs and Boarder
Protec�on Services for commercial flights at PSP.
Status: In Process – Phase II; Airport staff gave InterVISTAS No�ce to Proceed on Phase II of the study
which involves a PSP-specific FIS plan on October 4, 2023. InterVISTAS is currently working on two tasks:
the market demand analysis and the economic impact analysis. Airport staff have a mee�ng scheduled
with InterVISTAS staff on December 12th to discuss the status of the study and to provide direc�on as
required. Airport staff is con�nuing discussions with Customs and Boarder Protec�on regional leadership
about PSP plans to expand interna�onal air service.
Palm Springs International Airport
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 1
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6966
flypsp.com
T: (760) 318-3800
DATE: December 20, 2023
TO: Chairman Dada and Airport Commissioners
FROM: Harry Barrett, Jr., Airport Executive Director
SUBJECT: Executive Director Report
__________________________________________________________________________
Emerging Developments
CVEP Accelerator Leases (New)
Background: In 2017, the previous City administra�on nego�ated a management agreement with the
Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) to sublease and manage buildings and land on airport
property at the corner of N Civic Drive and E Alejo Rd. CVEP recently amended their agreement with the
city to exclude Airport property and transfer leases back to PSP staff to manage.
Report: Airport staff is in the process of administra�vely reviewing the leases for consistency with Federal
Avia�on Regula�ons governing land use. New month-to-month leases are in the process of being dra�ed
and current occupants are being no�fied of the change in landlord. Airport staff is also coordina�ng to
have the facili�es inspected to ensure suitability for con�nued occupancy and will be having appraisals
completed to determine Fair Market Value rental rates. Upon comple�on of the relevant elements
master plan study, airport staff will
Airport Reorganization – New FTEs (Updated December 11, 2023)
Background: The PS City Council adopted the FY 2024 and FY 2025 budgets on June 29th, which included
the Airport ’s request for an addi�onal 49 Full Time Equivalent posi�ons. These posi�ons included
augmenta�on of current classifica�ons to support growth, as well as new classifica�ons to beter align
resources with airport needs.
Report: Airport staff and City Human Resources (HR) have been coordina�ng on hiring priori�es. Airport
staff are currently recrui�ng for the Deputy Director of Planning & Engineering, Opera�ons Supervisor
(x2), Execu�ve Program Administrator, Accountant and Administra�ve Specialist posi�ons. The airport
recently filled the Opera�ons Manager posi�on with Ramon Sanchez who was ac�ng in an interim
capacity. The airport also recently hired three Opera�ons Specialists via an external recruitment and
ITEM 8
Palm Springs ﺖnternational Airport
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promoted three Maintenance Workers to the posi�on of Maintenance Technician I thru an external
recruitment. Since the start of the fiscal year, the HR team has recruited for nine different classifica�ons
and has filled 8 of 13 FTEs across those nine classifica�ons. Of the 85 airport only posi�ons allocated to
PSP there are currently 21 vacancies. The airport HR Specialist has been hired and began work on August
28th.
Commissioner request for agenda item to update on Persons without Legitimate Business & Unhoused
Population (Updated December 11, 2023)
Background: Airport staff received a Commissioner request for ongoing updates surrounding the
unhoused popula�on at the Airport. The Airport has experienced an increase in persons without
legi�mate business within the terminal area, including unhoused persons living on the Airport campus
and popula�ng the terminal.
Report: Airport staff and the Police Department began enforcement of the Legi�mate Business ordinance
at midnight on March 12 th. There was an immediate and no�ceable decline in persons without legi�mate
business and unhoused individuals occupying the Airport property upon enforcement. The Airport can
report that the situa�on remains unchanged and there has been no observed increase in persons without
legi�mate business on the airport.
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ITEM 10.A - PAST CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Airport Commission Meeting of December 20, 2023
City Council Meeting of November 9, 2023:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
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
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT NO. A8374 WITH ALPHA
PETROLEUM TRANSPORT, INC. II FOR COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION,
DISPOSAL, AND/OR DESTRUCTION OF WASTE MATERIALS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. A8374 with Alpha Petroleum Transport,
Inc. II, for the collection, transportation, disposal, and/or destruction of waste materials
in an additional amount of $1,028,383.07 for a total revised contract amount not to
exceed $1,238,294.91;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
3. Appropriate $681,791.36 from Airport Operations and Maintenance Fund 415 fund
balance.
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Attachments
Item 1F
SUBJECT
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO.
A9154 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 Amendment No. 1 to Contract Services Agreement No. A9154 with
Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc. for the addition of eleven ticket counter
common/shared use positions in the ticketing wing, eight customer service counter
common/shared use positions in the Bono Concourse, and four spare
common/shared use positions, in an amount not to exceed $225,859.51 and to
extend the schedule for the common/shared use project to a completion date of
March 29, 2024, and for the project to be fully operational by April 19, 2024.
2. Appropriate $225,859.51 from Airport Fund 416 to the account 4167065.80000
budget.
3. Allow the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Attachments
Item 1G
SUBJECT
APPROVE CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 23B225 WITH GRANITE
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR ON-CALL PAVEMENT REPAIR SERVICES FOR
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve Contract Services Agreement 23B225 with Granite Construction Company
to provide on-call pavement repair services for the Palm Springs International Airport
in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the initial three-year term beginning
November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2026, with two one-year extension options
at the City’s sole discretion.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents.
Attachments
Item 1I
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SUBJECT
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2072 TO AMEND
SECTION 16.36.020 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE CONDUCT AND APPEARANCE OF AIRPORT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
OPERATORS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Waive the second reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt
Ordinance No. 2072, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 16.36.020 OF THE
PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CONDUCT AND
APPEARANCE OF AIRPORT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OPERATORS.”
Attachments
Item 1CC
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ITEM 10.B - FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Airport Commission Meeting of December 20, 2023
December 14, 2023
• USA Shade & Fabric Structures – Cooperative agreement for shade structures
• DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC – On-call weed abatement services
• Genesis Floor Covering, Inc. – On-call flooring repair and replacement services
• MobileMoney, Inc. – Lease agreement for Airport ATM’s
• Turo Inc. – Non-exclusive operating agreement for Peer-to-Peer vehicle sharing
• Tetra Tech AMT – Contract services agreement for safety system services
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ITEM 12.A - FUTURE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Airport Commission Meeting of December 20, 2023
Date Time Committee
January 17, 2024 4:00 P.M. Noise Committee
TBD TBD Ad Hoc Design Review Committee
TBD TBD Budget and Finance Committee
TBD TBD Marketing and Business Development Committee
TBD TBD Operations, Properties and Facilities Committee
REPRESENTING COMMISSIONERS Marketing
(7 Members)
Budget
(7 Members)*
Operations
(7 Members)
Noise
(5 Members)
Ad Hoc Design
Review
(5 Members)*
Indian Wells BERRIMAN, Robert Member
Palm Springs BURKE, Todd Chair Member Member
Palm Springs CALDWELL, Daniel Member Member
Palm Springs CORCORAN, Kevin Member Member Chair
Palm Springs DADA, Aftab
Palm Springs FELTMAN, David Chair Member
Palm Springs FONG, J Craig Member Member
La Quinta HUGHES, Kathleen Member
Palm Springs MARTIN, Tracy Chair
Cathedral City MICHAELIS, Tony Member Member
Riverside County PARK, Margaret Member
Desert Hot Springs PYE, Jan Member Member
Palm Springs SUERO, Guillermo Member
Palm Desert WISEMAN, Kevin Member Member Chair Member
Indio WISE, Rick Member Member
Rancho Mirage YOUNG, Keith Member Member
*Budget & Finance Committee has one (1) vacancy
Ad Hoc Design Review Committee has one (1) vacancy
AIRPORT COMMITTEES FY2023-24
REVISED 12-14-23