License Agreement with
Wing Aviation LLC
Economic Development, Housing & Project
Management Standing Committee
July 8, 2026
Background - Site
- Neil Armstrong
• Location: 3400 San Pablo Dam Road. in the
Princeton Plaza Shopping Center
• Parcel Size: Approximately 0.58 acres
• City-owned Parcel
• Declared Surplus Land on October 2025 via
Resolution 2025-129
Background – About Wing Aviation LLC
• Wing Aviation LLC is an autonomous aerial delivery company owned by Alphabet (Google’s parent company).
• Wing has launched operations in multiple U.S. cities and internationally, providing on demand, electric, zero-emission delivery of goods including small parcels, household items, pharmacy products, food, and convenience goods.
• Their aircrafts are electric, quiet, and designed to operate from compact ground facilities similar to the area contemplated in the License Agreement.
• As a pilot program partner, San Pablo would be among the first cities in Northern California to participate in a commercial autonomous aerial delivery service and the first California location for Wing.
Picture from https://wing.com/
How It Works
How It Works
Proposed License Agreement
The proposed draft license agreement would:
• Grants Wing a non-possessory license to use a defined License Area (approx. 2,900–3,900 sqft) on the 3400 San Pablo Dam Road parcel.
• Has an initial 24 month term, with one optional 24 month renewal period at Wing’s discretion. • Includes a monthly license fee of $4,000, beginning 90 days after the Effective Date, with a two month abatement.
• Allows Wing to install temporary drone related infrastructure (charging pads, fencing, communications equipment) at their sole cost.
• Requires Wing to maintain insurance and indemnify the City for operations within the License Area.
Provides termination rights for both parties with applicable notice and cure periods. • Requires Wing to participate in San Pablo Economic Development and small business networking events.
Staff Recommendation
1. Receive Presentation; and
2. Recommend Approval for Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a License Agreement with Wing Aviation LLC for use of City-Owned Property at 3400 San Pablo Dam Road to the City Council for formal consideration and approval.
Wing Delivery Drone in Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Picture from https://wing.com/