REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 25, 2019
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the First Amendment to the Airport Lease Agreement with William Newburn:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Hangar Facility Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and William Newburn, at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. (Council District 3)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301of the CEQA Guidelines, and authorize the Director of Aviation to execute the First Amendment to the existing airport lease and agreement (Lease) with William Newburn at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), to extend the term of the agreement by an additional five years.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
William Newburn is an individual operating aircraft and avionics repair businesses at FCH. The current Lease is set to terminate on May 31, 2019 and only lists one of Mr. Newburn's DBAs, Pacific Coast Aero Marine. The First Amendment will extend the term of the Lease to April 30, 2024 and add two DBAs, Pacific Coast Avionics and Aero Fresno, subject to the terms of the Lease.
BACKGROUND
William Newburn entered into a five year lease with the City of Fresno in June 2014. The leasehold consists of 38,251 square feet, which includes a 12,600 square foot hangar facility and 25,651 square feet of paved aircraft ramp. Mr. Newburn provides sale, installation, calibration, and repair of aircraft radios, electronic navigation, and landing aids ("avionics").
Mr. Newburn's business is a valuable asset to the regional general aviation community and serves as a primary maintenance facility for numerous aircraft charter operations. His knowledge of rare and antique aircraft engines also allows him...
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