Title
Receive a presentation from Monterey Regional Airport.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Economic Development Committee:
Receive a presentation from Monterey Regional Airport.
SUMMARY:
The Monterey Peninsula Airport is a California Public Agency and was created in 1941. It is governed by five publicly elected Board Members. It is not incorporated into the city of the county and its boundaries encompass the cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City and portion of Seaside, Pebble Beach, Carmel Highlands, and the west end of Carmel Valley and the Monterey-Salinas Highway to Laureles Grade Road. Over the years, the airport has experienced continual change and updating in areas of physical infrastructure, staffing, air lines, types of aircraft, military usage, and most of all community growth and needs.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey Regional Airport is evolving. Construction of a new passenger terminal building along with new parking facilities, roadway access and airfield improvement is underway. This presentation will give a description of the current project that is underway at the Monterey Regional Airport while also presenting visual displays of what the new terminal will look like as well as describe the economic impact of the project, increased passenger safety and convenience while reducing congestion.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Staff consulted with County Counsel.
FINANCING:
Receiving this report has no financial impact.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
The opportunity for the Economic Development Committee to receive this presentation supports the Board approved strategic plan.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
This assists with attracting and retaining businesses that will improve the well-being of County residents.
___ Well-Being and Quality of Life
___ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
___ Safe and Resilient Communities
_X_ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Isela Sandoval, Management Analyst II, x7214
Approved by: Richard Vaughn, Economic Development Manager, x5602