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Operations and fuel flowage: Airport staff said year‑over‑year operations (takeoffs, landings, touch-and-goes and instrument approaches) are tracking well, which helps justify the airport's Class D airspace designation. Staff also reported fuel flowage is tracking favorably and said the airport would realize a one-cent per gallon increase on jet A fuel next month that, given sales volume, will affect revenue.

New flight school tenant: Staff reported a new flight school will rent space in the airport terminal previously occupied by \"aerodynamic\" and that the school will house three to four aircraft in airport hangars for instruction.

Restaurant soft opening: Staff announced a soft opening for Jonathan's restaurant at the Flying Artichoke planned for Aug. 20 at 4:00 p.m., with heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine and live music or a DJ. Staff noted the airport and restaurant are coordinating with the local chamber and media for promotion.

Military exercise: Staff said a military exercise similar to last year's will occur but at reduced scale. Where previous exercises involved multiple C-130 variants and hundreds of troops, this year's activity will include one C-130J model and about 38 troops; the exercise involves hot fueling and temporary on-site support (showers, potable water, tented rigging tables) and will be staged on Delta and Papa taxiways.

FAA grant and taxiway rehab: Staff told commissioners the taxiway rehabilitation project (Bravo, on the south side) is in a holding pattern because asphalt and oil price escalation has increased project costs. The airport has FAA grant funds available that require a local match (discussed as approximately 10 percent on the record); staff said they will perform core samples to determine the scope and whether to proceed now or defer to a later year to avoid paying the elevated local match amid high asphalt prices. Staff also noted a 5 percent state match (from the California aeronautics/transportation program) is technically available but may be allocated to other projects. The commission did not vote on the rehab project at the meeting.

Other notes: Staff described continuing operational improvements — ramp reconfiguration during air shows, tenant relations and increased passive income from fuel flowage — and said more details will return to commissioners as projects move forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LIVE COVERAGE Airport Commission Meeting of July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Airport staff reported year-over-year increases in operations and fuel flowage, a new flight school moving into terminal space, a soft opening set for \"Jonathan's\" at the Flying Artichoke on Aug. 20, a smaller military exercise coming to the field, and a potential delay on a taxiway rehabilitation project due to escalating asphalt costs.","taxTitle","Salinas, Monterey County, California","taxId",4681,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501514,"Commission forwards 2025 California International Airshow permit; Blue Angels, superfighters expected",535,567000,1102000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477270-09a279972a72472d6e0db0e9337fe8ad&start=567&end=1102","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477270-09a279972a72472d6e0db0e9337fe8ad/thumbnail_567000.jpg","/articles/6501514/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Commission-forwards-2025-California-International-Airshow-permit-Blue-Angels-superfighters-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501514-cb41e25df6b6fe139fecec50a7d3de32/orig.mp4?Expires=1770817623&Signature=Qyxg4RDM9rQ1rIXVCgcY~TURCk6njtvv6O8wSM6mfRLUmpHheRH89JlQcTpfa7GdzWHdYG-F0G0WqGDARPB3gah7WEr2Us5wL3r0a2Ud0LawutuYHewwX7YnEd~ZlgUOkg0s~RtxJuOYcOtf2CFYVoVnufa80EIIRRc6sE~NSldbizq9oI1GEOS3gbyVh1d7M0KZSUOFxrbsh-h8lKtx4bL6UdF7NY2z8A9Juo5~CGvXRugrwBwnwwrsXE8aJDkW~B9Sk~KbsjjlP36WMQOf3U8qDp-CtAlXbZzsPEri-B~I9Lgn4W0i2dZ-SdB0YHvLRpydQScm3z6caIX5mRZ~eQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas Airport Commission voted to forward the 2025 California International Airshow permit to the Salinas City Council for final approval, advancing plans for an Oct. air show that organizers say will include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and other military demonstrations.

\"The 44th annual California International Air Show will be here in October,\" the presenter said, noting that the event will mark a milestone year for the show. The presenter said the Blue Angels will appear and that the show will include a U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper demonstration and F/A-18 Super Hornets.

Organizers announced a special recognition day: Saturday, Oct. 4, will be Everett Alvarez Day. The presenter said Everett Alvarez is a Salinas resident who graduated from Salinas High School, became a naval aviator during the Vietnam War era, was shot down in Vietnam and served a prolonged period as a prisoner of war. \"We will be hosting Everett and his family,\" the presenter said.

Logistics and public-safety planning described to the commission included a permanent crowd-line layout used the past two years, the main public entrance at Skyway and Airport Boulevard, VIP parking at the terminal gate, and an air show office opening at 240 Mortenson Avenue after Labor Day. Organizers told commissioners ticket sales were strong and that security coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration and local partners remains a priority.

The commission heard that moving the crowd line farther south and more parallel to the flight line over recent years has reduced tenant impacts during setup and during the show. Organizers said tenants receive two complimentary passes and that the revised layout allowed ramp space to be cleared in the evening for aircraft taxiing.

A motion to forward the permit to the City Council carried on the record. Commissioners did not take the final permit decision at the meeting; the council will consider the permit in a subsequent public meeting.

Quote highlights
- \"We are having a special day on Saturday. Saturday, October 4 will be Everett Alvarez Day at the air show.\" — presenter (airshow organizer)
- \"Ticket sales are going very well as you could expect.\" — presenter (airshow organizer)

What's next
Staff will prepare materials for City Council consideration after the commission's referral. The airshow organizer noted the office for the event will open after Labor Day and that additional marketing will start around the Labor Day period.

Background
The California International Airshow has appeared before Monterey County and regional audiences for decades; the presenter emphasized that runway and crowd-line changes over recent years were made to improve safety and reduce tenant impacts.","The Salinas Airport Commission voted to forward the airshow permit to city council. Organizers said the Oct. 4 show will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and a lineup of military and civilian demonstrations; Everett Alvarez will be honored on Oct. 4.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6501519,"Commission adopts consent agenda, elects officers and forwards airshow permit to city council",65,300000,365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477270-09a279972a72472d6e0db0e9337fe8ad&start=300&end=365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477270-09a279972a72472d6e0db0e9337fe8ad/thumbnail_300000.jpg","/articles/6501519/Salinas/Monterey-County/California/Commission-adopts-consent-agenda-elects-officers-and-forwards-airshow-permit-to-city-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6501519-469513ebb93c6e9945821fe8ff8fcbea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770817623&Signature=NpKLJWaVWIAS7EC4sjLTisQ4AME9NcdEZAOMd0sfe~wLko5XTX5s8HNMc--bkXfqy2ZjsGMF81IeomTsXLd-hTnxyEMK1aQM6pTsPpVUX7EvJSRd2dzdlEFQ3v3xfa6fsccSB~bbk3GghCNkIHekKPirVZ0j0aqheehA9k~C-Ju06IjPUSJbMipPCK65mfMUCB~~KGvtla-6ZEyMqlu70YNYLfvlShfE~Iw7u5vqFL8Lz3VDgdHgPbTTeVfiF0zqdpaH2RtjLHmqBLBEuuTcl1cCYe30UM187B-Y4SBssUkp34x2TGhV~pbMc~qKBFvc3Hc-cEMMNt-97P9DKXxxxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salinas Airport Commission on the evening's agenda adopted a consent agenda, elected new officers and voted to forward the 2025 California International Airshow permit to the City Council for final approval.

Commissioners accepted the consent agenda, which included minutes from the June 26 meeting and the operations and fuel flowage reports. Commissioner McGregor moved to accept the consent agenda \"as presented,\" and Commissioner Shoemaker seconded the motion. The commission voted in favor; the motion was recorded as carrying.

For the commission's leadership, Chandler Bennett was nominated for chair, accepted the nomination and was elected by voice vote. \"I'll accept the nomination,\" Bennett said when asked. The commission then opened nominations for vice chair; after nominations and a brief exchange the commission elected David Bingham as vice chair. The vote for vice chair included one recorded abstention; the motion carried.

On a separate action, the commission voted to forward the 2025 California International Airshow permit to the Salinas City Council for approval. A commissioner moved to \"use the recommended motion as it's written,\" and another commissioner seconded. The vote carried.

Procedural notes from the meeting: the motions recorded on the public transcript list who moved and who seconded each motion when provided; where individual vote names were listed they were recorded in the meeting minutes. The commission set the next meeting date as Aug. 28.

Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (minutes; operations and fuel flowage reports): Motion to accept as presented; mover: Commissioner McGregor; seconder: Commissioner Shoemaker; outcome: approved (voice vote recorded as carried).
- Election of chair: Nomination of Chandler Bennett; Bennett accepted the nomination; outcome: elected (voice vote recorded as carried).
- Election of vice chair: Nomination and second for David Bingham; outcome: elected with one abstention (motion carried).
- 2025 California International Airshow permit: Motion to forward the permit to Salinas City Council for approval; outcome: motion carried.

The commission adjourned after the Aug. 28 meeting date was confirmed.","The Salinas Airport Commission adopted the consent agenda, elected Chandler Bennett as chair and David Bingham as vice chair, and voted to forward the 2025 California International Airshow permit to the Salinas City Council for approval.","actionData","errors"]

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