REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: FRANCISCO PARTIDA, C.M., C.A.E, USAP, Interim Director of Aviation,
Airports Department
BY: JOSHUA CASTELLANO-GONZALEZ, Assistant Director of Finance and Administration
Airports Department
MELISSA GARZA-PERRY, Airports Properties Manager
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Terminal Space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4).
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), under of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Approve the Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA), for Terminal Space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for a term of five (5) years and an extension of five (5) additional years for a total term of ten (10) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is $3,405,385.32 over the full term.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (Council) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA), for Terminal Space at FAT for a term of five (5) years with an extension of five (5) years for a total term of ten (10) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is $3,405,385.32 over the full term.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pursuant to federal law, TSA provides the security screening of airline passengers and baggage at those US airports with scheduled passenger airline services, such as FAT. TSA pays rent on occupied exclusive use space (locker rooms, break rooms, training rooms, and administrative offices). Under this Lease Agreement, TSA will move into newly constructed spaces to lease a total of 2,688 square feet of such space at FAT’s passenger terminal through January 31, 2036. The current agreement expired on January 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND
TSA’s core function is to protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Their presence at FAT generates approximately 100 jobs. TSA’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, security screening of airline passengers and checked baggage, as per federal regulations.
TSA has been an FAT terminal tenant since October 8, 2002. The current lease was entered into in January 2015 and expired on January 31, 2026, for a total term of eleven (11) years.
The City Attorney has approved the Lease Agreement as to form.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this Project and has determined that this Lease falls within the Categorical Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301/Class 1 (existing facilities) which exempt projects involving a negligible or no expansion of an existing facility. This exemption applies because this project involves the Lease and operation of an existing restaurant and there will be no alteration of the facilities, with no or negligible expansion of airport facility use. Staff determined under the CEQA Guidelines this project fits within the definition of existing facilities in Section 15301/Class 1 as Categorically Exempt from further CEQA review. Staff has determined that none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference was not implemented because this item is regarding an existing tenant that desires to continue operating at FAT.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total revenue collected for the entire term of the Lease Agreement and Amendments is $3,405,385.32. There is no impact to the General Fund or ratepayers of the City of Fresno from this item.
Attachments:
Lease Agreement
CEQA Notice of Exemption