Michelle Brega

Key discussions and actions included the approval of a framework for Project Labor Agreements for certain Capital Improvement Program projects at San Diego International Airport, which was pulled as the first item of New Business. The meeting included a presentation regarding the parameters for the Fiscal Year 2027 and Fiscal Year 2028 Operating Budgets. The Consent Agenda involved actions such as approving minutes from previous meetings, accepting reports on member attendance, receiving a report on awarded contracts and real property agreements, approving the March 2026 Legislative Report, and amending Authority Policy 1.10(4)(a) to increase Board Member compensation to $250 per day effective March 1, 2027. Committee recommendations covered accepting the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, accepting the Fiscal Year 2026 Second Quarter Report from the Chief Auditor, approving an amendment to extend the on-call construction audit services agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP, and approving a revision to the Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Plan. Significant contract approvals included authorizing an amendment for E-Construction Project Management Software System Services with HKA Global, Inc., and approving a Second Amendment to the Pavement Repair Services Agreement with R.P. General Construction, Inc., increasing the payable amount by up to $4,200,000. The Board also entered a Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation and existing litigation regarding the case San Diego County Regional Airport Authority v. AQ US SW Holding Co., et al. Following the Closed Session, the General Counsel reported on the settlement authorization for the case Stott vs. San Diego County Regional Airport Authority that occurred on February 5, 2026.

The meeting covered items on a Consent Agenda, which was approved. A key discussion topic was the report of determinations of consistency with Airport Land Use Compatibility Plans, specifically concerning the Gillespie Field ALUCP and proposed construction of an office at 10111 Prospect Avenue in the City of Santee.

The meeting included a review of the July 10, 2025, Special Meeting minutes. Key agenda items involved presentation highlights for the New Terminal 1 opening, covering the dress rehearsal, large-scale passenger simulation outcomes, and transition command center operations. Further discussions focused on Phase 1 B construction updates, including timeline milestones and sitework comparisons. Presentations were also given regarding campus-wide logistics, contingency spending, budget status, and cash flow. Finally, an update was provided on the Terminal 1 Phase 1 A Concessions, detailing retail and food & beverage concessionaires and next steps.

The key discussion in this special meeting focused on a new business item: the appointment to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors. The Mayors voted unanimously to reappoint Esther Sanchez to this board for a term commencing February 1, 2026.

This document presents a vision for transforming San Diego International Airport's (SDIA) approach to noise management, moving beyond the limitations of the 65 dB CNEL contour. It outlines key pillars for a modernized framework, including adopting single-event noise metrics, implementing advanced monitoring infrastructure, and re-evaluating land-use criteria. The vision aims to ensure that noise assessment accurately reflects health impacts and promotes equitable and health-conscious planning for communities surrounding the airport.