Monica Rodriguez

The commission reviewed an administrative status report covering various land use and consistency matters. Key topics included the John Wayne Airport monthly statistics for March 2026, notices of intent from the City of Newport Beach to overrule ALUC consistency determinations regarding the Newport Place Planned Community development plan amendment and the comprehensive General Plan Update, and comment letters regarding residential development projects in the City of Santa Ana and the City of Buena Park. The commission also finalized a determination of inconsistency for the Newport Place Planned Community development plan amendment related to affordable housing percentages.

The meeting included the reappointment of a Commissioner to represent the general public and an official finding of inconsistency regarding the City of Newport Beach Newport Place Planned Community Development Plan Amendment. The Commission also reviewed the status of past inconsistency determinations and received an informational presentation from Los Alamitos Army Airfield representatives concerning airfield operations, safety zones, and future planning. Additionally, the Commission discussed potential future site visits and the coordination required for ongoing communications regarding airfield study updates.

The commission approved a work order with Science Applications International Corporation for firewall system migration and a subordinate contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. for facility security systems and services. Additionally, amendments to the Phase 2 Commercial Airline Access Plan and Regulation were authorized, and contracts for Airport Construction and Project Management services were approved. The meeting also included a presentation of the 2026 State of the Airport, while elections for Chair and Vice Chair and the selection of the Airport Noise Violation Committee were continued to a future date.

This document is an agenda staff report for the County of Orange Board of Supervisors to approve the 2026 Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) for OC Public Works, OC Community Resources, and John Wayne Airport, alongside the Senate Bill 1 Project List for fiscal years 2026-27 to 2032-33. The CIP is designed to enhance public safety, reduce traffic congestion, improve regional mobility, and provide flood protection through roadway, flood control, and active transportation projects. It also aims to ensure continued functionality, safety, and quality of service for infrastructure in parks, public libraries, community development, and animal care facilities, and to provide high-quality aviation services and facilities. Approval of this plan is crucial for maintaining eligibility for M2 and Senate Bill 1 grant funding.

The document serves as a report on relevant board actions for the airport, indicating that no matters were filed for the listed sessions.