11.05.26 Airport Commission Meeting of November 5, 2026

The Salinas Airport Commission meeting on November 5, 2026, included approval of the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and operations and fuel-flow reports. Commissioners asked about a drop in September 100LL fuel sales, attributed to reduced airport activity around the air show and possible carryover inventory. Staff will follow up on why electricity sales from the charging station are not appearing in reports; the revenue arrangement is described as a pass-through through Gate One, with the airport receiving 1% of sales. Staff also reported that the security-camera project is approximately 99% complete and that a new restaurant range costing $20,500 was purchased by the airport under its facility-maintenance arrangement with the restaurant tenant.

The primary upcoming procurement-related item was leasing space at 240 Mortensen Avenue. Staff plans to issue a legally reviewed RFP in December for available hangar and office space, with proposals evaluated on factors including aeronautical use, community benefit, lease term, and offered rent. The commission chair appointed two commissioners to help review proposals; a recommendation is expected to go to the Airport Commission in January, followed by City Council consideration in late January or early February. Staff noted that the airport is losing rental revenue while the space remains available. Separately, staff said the 13-acre Selena’s Business Park site is expected to receive its land-use covenant by the end of December after approximately $175,000 in soil testing, making it ready for commercial development; Archer is paying for a study of a proposed rotor test stand, which remains subject to FAA approval. No contract award or RFP selection vote occurred at this meeting.