DATE: JULY 1, 2025
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS, AIRPORT DIVISION
FROM: DAVID JACOBS, PE, LS, DIRECTOR
BY: MATTHEW NELSON, C.M., ATP
TITLE: T-MOBILE WEST, LLC, COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE FOR 30 MORTENSEN AVENUE IDENTIFIED AS APN: 003-863-036 AT THE SALINAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a resolution delegating authority to the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Site Lease Agreement between the City of Salinas and T-Mobile West, LLC for the structure operating the antennas at 30 Mortensen Avenue identified as APN 003-863-036, at the Salinas Municipal Airport.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Amendment No. 1 to the Lease would allow T-Mobile West, LLC to continue with their existing Lease and make modifications such as updating the following: Rent and Costs, Terms and Tenants Notice Address.
Lease Terms & Conditions:
Proposed transaction terms:
Original Term: 30 years
Total Lease Duration: Additional 25 years
Rental Escalation: CPI or Consumer Price Index plus 1% Tenants Notice Address: T-Moble USA, Inc., 12923 S.E. 38th St., Bellevue, WA 98006, Attn.: Lease Compliance, Site No. SF05823A BACKGROUND:
Pacific Bell Mobile Services began operating the antennas on the rotating beacon at the Salinas Municipal Airport on July 9, 1996. The operating of the antennas has transitioned over a span of twenty-nine years (29) where it changed from Pacific Bell to AT&T and is currently with T-Mobile West, LLC. The City of Salinas owns the structure where the T-Mobile antennas are attached at 30 Mortensen Avenue identified as APN 003-863-036, at the Salinas Municipal Airport. (Exhibit A - Map) In the twenty-nine years of operating at the Airport, T-Mobile West, LLC has expressed their wishes to modify a few items on their existing lease.
On May 22, 2025, this item was presented to the Airport Commission for consideration to be forwarded/recommended to City Council for approval on the requested action.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project and, therefore, exempt as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
Yes.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement would promote the Council’s Strategic Plan goals of Effective, Sustainable Government, and Economic Diversity and Prosperity.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
Implementation of this resolution once it becomes adopted will involve Public Works/Airport, Finance and Legal Departments. The Airport will continue with the ongoing partnership by making the appropriate changes to the lease at the direction of the Airport Manager, the Finance Department will administer the proper disbursement of funds and make the appropriate changes at the direction of the Airport Manager and the Legal Department will review pertinent documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There will be no impact on the City’s General Fund. Revenue estimates are still be determined and will be provided when available.
Fund
Appropriation
Appropriation
Name
Total Appropriation
Amount for recommendation
FY 25-26 Operating Budget Page
Last Budget Action (Date, Resolution)
6100
50.5340-54.5040
Use of money and property Ground Lease
Tbd
Tbd
298
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Exhibit A - Map
T-Mobile Lease (1996)
Amendment No. to T-Mobile Lease
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