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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Package - StudySession_Oct24_2024 PALM DESERT CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING AGENDA Thursday, October 24, 2024 3:30 p.m. Council Chamber, City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, California NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the purpose of the Study Session is to review the items listed on the agenda. No action will be taken. This is a joint meeting of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Palm Desert Housing Authority, and Palm Desert Board of Library Trustees. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person, and up to two Councilmembers may attend remotely. WATCH THE MEETING LIVE: Watch the City Council meeting live at the City’s website: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/ or on the City's YouTube Channel. OPTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING: Send your comments by email to: CityClerk@palmdesert.gov. Emails received prior to 10:00 a.m. on the day of the City Council meeting will be made part of the record and distributed to the City Council. Emails will not be read aloud at the meeting. Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION 2.STUDY SESSION TOPICS 2.a STUDY SESSION: UPDATE ON THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 3 RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan. 3.ADJOURNMENT 4.PUBLIC NOTICES NOTE: Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. Study Session is accessible in person or on the City’s website: www.palmdesert.gov under the Council Agenda link at the top of the page. Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov by clicking “Council Agenda” at the top of the page. Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert 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 Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Níamh M. Ortega, Assistant City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda for the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency for the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, and Housing Authority, was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website www.palmdesert.gov no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /S/ Níamh M. Ortega, CMC Assistant City Clerk City Council Study Session October 24, 2024 2 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: October 24, 2024 PREPARED BY: Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION: UPDATE ON THE PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On behalf of the City of Palm Springs, representatives of Daley Strategies will provide an update on the Palm Springs International Airport Master Plan, which outlines all capital improvements to the airport through 2045. Legal Review: This report has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this presentation. ATTACHMENT: 1. Presentation 3 4 Airport Master Plan Update PRESENTED BY PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT • September 20245 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future What is an Airport Master Plan? Federally required document to help an airport: ○Plan strategically for the future ○Identify new projects to support long-term growth and safety This is only a plan. Each major project identified in the master plan will have to be separately approved, funded, and comply with state and federal environmental requirements. 6 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future Why We Need an Airport Master Plan Planning now to meet future demand. The Palm Springs International Airport is the gateway to the Coachella Valley. It needs to plan for the future in order to: ○Preserve iconic elements of the airport ○Create better passenger experience ○Accommodate for future growth ○Comply with latest airport safety requirements ○Begin new sustainability initiatives Photo: Architect Donald Wexler in front of the new Palm Springs Wexler Terminal, 1966 7 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future Airport is Rapidly Increasing in Popularity Historical data from Airport records, FAA ATADS and TAF, T100 data, and forecasts by Unison Consulting, Inc 8 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future Tourism is Surging, Residential Boom Continues Between 2017 and 2022, tourism in Greater Palm Springs grew: VISITORS 4% increase Source: 2017 and 2022 Economic Impact of Tourism in Greater Palm Springs, Prepared by Tourism Economics, Esri, US Census Population Projections, California Economic Forecast Between 2021 and 2024, Coachella Valley grew: RESIDENTS 5% increase 9 Parking Demand Parking needs today versus 2042. Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future10 Master Plan Process A methodical approach to ensure the best outcome. Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future11 Planning Considerations – What We Heard Stakeholder feedback that helped shape the alternatives. Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future12 Alternative 1: North Site Rental Car Center Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future13 Terminal Renderings Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future14 View with Rental Car Center and Terminal Expansion Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future15 Alternative 2: South Site Rental Car Center Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future16 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future Sustainability is at the Heart of the Master Plan •The Airport Master Plan will align with existing City sustainability policies •Use of solar for electricity generation •Infrastructure improvements to support electric vehicles and aircraft •Roadway and taxiway improvements to minimize emissions •Continuing resource-saving efforts like low-water landscaping and recycling programs Improved efficiencies will minimize the use of resources. 17 Estimated Terminal Program Schedule & Cost A current timeline for phase 1 terminal development. Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future18 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future How Airports Are Funded PSP does not use local taxes. The airport and its major projects are funded by airport revenues, user fees, and federal grants. Every cup of coffee, airline ticket, and rental car sold at the airport funds PSP and its projects. The airport does not rely on local taxes to operate. 19 Thank you. PalmSpringsAirportMasterPlan.com 20 What’s New? 21 Addendum 1.1: Terminal Rendering 1 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future22 Addendum 1.2: Terminal Rendering 2 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future23 Addendum 1.3: Terminal Rendering 3 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future24 Addendum 2.1: South Site Rental Car Center Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future25 Airport Master Plan A Vision for Our Airport’s Future Why Not Thermal? Investing in the future of Coachella Valley Thermal does not have the: ○Runway length ○Infrastructure (flight control tower, baggage claim, terminal capacity) ○Wind conditions to host a regional commercial airport. It would take decades of planning and development and billions of dollars to develop Thermal as the primary airport for the Coachella Valley. Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) 26