TO: TRANSPORTATION AND
ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE
FROM: Mukesh (Mookie) Patel
SUBJECT: Airport Commission Annual
Report and Work Plan
DATE: July 20, 2026
Approved Date:
7/21/26
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the annual report on the Airport Commission’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions.
BACKGROUND
San José Municipal Code Section 2.08.030.C and Council Policy 0-4, Consolidated Policy Governing Boards and Commissions, require each board and commission subject to Section 2.08 to submit its annual work plan of anticipated activities to the designated City Council Committee each fiscal year. The Transportation and Environment Committee is the designated City Council Committee for the Airport Commission Work Plan.
ANALYSIS
Submission of the Airport Commission Work Plan
Staff recommends the approval of the Airport Commission’s work plan for FY 2026- 2027 as presented in Attachment A. This work plan was reviewed and approved at the May 11, 2026, Airport Commission meeting. The work plan covers multiple work areas for the Commission which includes items from capital projects, land use, and concessions to air service development, marketing, and airline rates and charges.
Staff believes the Airport Commission work plan focuses on items that are staff priorities; helps further the Commission’s understanding of Airport operations and T&E AGENDA: 08/10/26
ITEM: (d)1
TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
July 20, 2026
Subject: Airport Commission Annual Report and Work Plan
priorities; assists the Commission in carrying out its advisory responsibilities; and makes appropriate and efficient use of available staff resources.
Noise Concerns
As a result of the re-structuring of the City’s boards and commissions in FY 12-13, the Airport Commission has the responsibility to hear Airport noise-related issues.
Accordingly, each year the work plan contains a standing quarterly agenda item to report on curfew intrusions and violations and hear public comments/concerns on noise issues.
Other Items
The Airport Commission continues to be the body to hear and adjudicate curfew and ground transportation violation appeals, as required. These will continue to be available items in the FY 2026-2027 Work Plan.
Staff remains committed to amending the work plan, as circumstances require, to bring forward to the Airport Commission for review and action any additional issues or items that may emerge during the year. For these reasons, staff recommends approval of the proposed FY 2026-2027 Airport Commission Work Plan (Attachment A).
Submission of the Annual Report
The Airport Commission also reviewed and approved the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report (Attachment B) at the May 11, 2026, meeting. A select list of items brought before the Commission in FY 2025-2026 include:
Airport Capital Projects – a briefing on the status of current Airport capital projects Coleman RFP Planning Update
Economic Impact of Airport Report
Airport Marketing Update
Super Bowl Planning Update
Concession Update – a briefing on updates to the Airport retail concession program
General Aviation Landing Fees Proposal
Air Services – a briefing on air services, including passenger and industry trends Major Airport Master Plan Amendment Proposal
Orange Lot Development Plans
DBE/ACDBE Update
Rates and Charges – a briefing on airline rates and charges
TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
July 20, 2026
Subject: Airport Commission Annual Report and Work Plan
In addition, the Airport Commission received regular quarterly updates on the Airport’s efforts to: 1) monitor legislative issues that impact the Airport and 2) address community noise concerns, including complaints.
Staff recommends the approval of the Airport Commission Annual Report for FY 2025- 2026 as presented in Attachment B.
COORDINATION
No other City Departments have been consulted for the preparation of this memo. /s/
Mukesh (Mookie) Patel
Director, Airport
The principal author of this memorandum is Matthew Kazmierczak, Division Manager, Airport. For questions, please contact Matthew Kazmierczak at [email protected] or 408-392-3640.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: San José Airport Commission Draft Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Attachment B: San José Airport Commission Draft Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment A
Draft Work Plan for FY 2026/2027
Commission FY 2026-2027 Work Plan Page
1 of 4
Items for Briefing and Possible Action
in FY 2026-2027
Actions Timeframe
Briefing on Airport capital
projects update
Receive update briefing on the
status of current Airport projects August 2026 and As Needed Marketing Update Receive a briefing on current and
future marketing efforts
November 2026 and As Needed
Air Services Update Receive a briefing on current and
future air services February 2027 and As Needed
Presentation of FY 2027/28
Airport budget and airline rates
and charges
Presentation of proposed FY
2027/28 Airport budget and
airline rates and charges.
May 2027 and As Needed
Adopt annual Commission work
plan for FY 2027/28 and annual
report for FY 2026/27
Adopt Commission annual work plan
of objectives for FY 2027/28 and the
annual report of Commission actions
on objectives for FY 2026/27
May 2027
Elect officers for FY 2027/28 Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission for FY 2027/28 May 2027
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment A
Draft Work Plan for FY 2026/2027
Commission FY 2026-2027 Work Plan
Items for Briefing and Possible Action
in FY 2026-2027 Actions Timeframe
Review noise reports and
community noise concerns
1. Review quarterly and annual
noise reports.
2. Hear and discuss community
noise concerns
Noise Report – Quarterly
Community Noise Concerns –
As Required
ACDBE Triennial Goal Setting Presentation of the proposed ACDBE 3-year Airport goal. As Needed
Sustainability Update
Receive a briefing on the Airport’s
activity and planning for
environmental sustainability
As needed
Safety Update Receive a safety briefing As needed
Concessions Update Briefing on the status of
concessions changes As needed
Airport land use possibilities
Briefing on plans for the leasing and
use of Airport owned-land, including
an overview of Guadalupe River
Park and Gardens, Diridon
Connector, or billboard project
As needed
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment A
Draft Work Plan for FY 2026/2027
Commission FY 2026-2027 Work Plan
Items for Briefing and Possible Action
in FY 2026-2027
Actions Timeframe
Financial Update
Updates on finances and audits for
the airport, including items related
to lease agreements and other
activities
As needed
Receive legislative updates Receive updates on significant legislative developments
As needed
Receive Transportation
Security Administration and
Customs and Border
Protection updates
Receive status reports on TSA and
CBP resources, activities, etc.
As needed
Review of staff reports for
City Council
Presentation of selected staff
reports to Council not on the
Commission work plan to provide
the opportunity for Commission
comment
As needed
Receive reports from
Commissioners on airport/aviation
related meetings
Commissioners to report back to
the Commission on airport/aviation
related items of interest and
relevance to Commission activity
As needed.
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment A
Draft Work Plan for FY 2026/2027
Commission FY 2026-2027 Work Plan
Items for Briefing and Possible Action
in FY 2026-2027
Actions Timeframe
Update of County’s Plans for
Reid Hillview
Commission to discuss the
potential impact to the Airport of
the County Action on ReidHillview Airport
As needed.
Review of regulatory violations
Review and resolve regulatory
violations related to:
1. Ground transportation
operations
2. Curfew violations
As needed
Orientation/Tour of Airport
Operations and facilities
Provide pre-meeting tour of
Airport facilities for new
Commissioners
As needed
Proposed FY 2026-2027 meeting dates (second Monday of the month):
August 10, 2026
November 9, 2026
February 8, 2027
May 10, 2027
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment B
Draft Annual Report for FY 2025/2026
San José Airport Commission FY 2025-2026 Annual Report Page 1 of 5
Items for Briefing and
Possible Action
in FY 2025-26
Timeframe Outcome
Briefing on Airport
capital projects update August 2025
08/11/2025 - The Commission received a briefing on capital projects, including the Terminal A Baggage Claim Escalators Replacement, Facilities Building, ADA Upgrades Phase 3A, ADA Upgrades – Terminal A Ground Transportation, ADA Upgrades Phase 3B – ConRAC, PD Hangar, Air Traffic Control Tower, Taxiway Victor Phase 2, Admin Parking Lot Safety Upgrades, and Perimeter Protection Project.
Superbowl and FIFA
Preparations
November 2025
and
February 2026
11/10/2025 – Received an update on the Airport’s preparations for the Superbowl, NCAA, FIFA, US National Table Tennis Championships, and CrossFit Games.
02/09/2026 – Received a brief update on the Airport’s activity around the Superbowl.
Marketing Update November 2025
11/10/2025 – The Commission received a marketing update, reporting on activity over the past year including: paid advertising; brand tracker research; passenger and community engagement; social media; and other marketing efforts.
Air Services Update February 2026
02/09/2026 – The Commission received an air services development update briefing, including on passenger trends; industry trends; routing; and the SJC’s role in the marketplace.
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment B
Draft Annual Report for FY 2025/2026
San José Airport Commission FY 2025-2026 Annual Report Page 2 of 5
Items for Briefing and
Possible Action
in FY 2025-26
Timeframe Outcome
Presentation of FY
2026/27 Airport budget
and airline rates and
charges
May 2026 05/11/2026 - The Commission received a rates and charges update from the Airport Finance Division.
ACDBE Triennial Goal
Setting May 2026 05/11/2026 – Commission received an update on the federal changes to the DBE and ACDBE program.
Adopt annual
Commission work plan
for FY 2026/27 and
annual report for
FY 2025/26
May 2026 05/11/2026 – The Commission approved their workplan for FY2026/27 and their annual report for FY 2025/2026.
Elect officers for FY
2026/27 May 2026 05/11/2026 – The Commission elected its officers for FY 2026/27.
Review noise reports
and community noise
concerns
Quarterly – As
required
Reviewed noise reports at the August, November, February, and May meetings. Meetings were open for public comments on noise. 05/11/2026 – Received a detailed briefing on the Airport curfew.
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment B
Draft Annual Report for FY 2025/2026
San José Airport Commission FY 2025-2026 Annual Report Page 3 of 5
Items for Briefing and
Possible Action
in FY 2025-26
Timeframe Outcome
Sustainability Update As needed No briefing needed/provided Safety Update As needed No briefing needed/provided
Concessions Update As needed
11/10/2025 – The Commission received a briefing on the Airport’s Concession program, including finances, openings, and future plans. 05/11/2026 – The Commission received a briefing on potential land development on the West side of the Airport.
Airport land use
possibilities As needed 08/11/2025 – Airport presented a planned development of commercial land on Coleman Avenue between Asbury and Hedding.
Financial Update As needed No briefing needed/provided
Receive legislative
updates As needed General state and federal updates were provided at the August, November, February, and May meetings. No action taken.
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment B
Draft Annual Report for FY 2025/2026
San José Airport Commission FY 2025-2026 Annual Report Page 4 of 5
Items for Briefing and
Possible Action
in FY 2025-26
Timeframe Outcome
Receive Transportation
Security Administration
and Customs and
Border Protection
updates
As needed No briefing needed/provided
Review of staff reports
for City Council As Needed
11/10/2025 – The Commission received a briefing on the Airport’s plans to start charging general aviation landing fees.
02/09/2026 – The Commission received a briefing on a Major Airport Master Plan Amendment
Receive reports from
Commissioners on
airport/aviation related
meetings
As needed No briefing needed/provided
Update of County’s
Plans for Reid Hillview As needed No briefing needed/provided Review of regulatory
violations As needed No briefing needed/provided
SAN JOSÉ AIRPORT COMMISSION Attachment B
Draft Annual Report for FY 2025/2026
San José Airport Commission FY 2025-2026 Annual Report Page 5 of 5
Items for Briefing and
Possible Action
in FY 2025-26
Timeframe Outcome
Orientation/Tour of
Airport facilities As needed 08/11/2025 – Commission received a briefing on the economic impact of the Airport on the region on jobs, payroll, and economic output. FY 2025-2026 meeting dates:
August 11, 2025
November 10, 2025
February 9, 2026
May 11, 2026