Los Angeles
City Council
Agenda Item 2
(2) 241186 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the premier passenger lounge space lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(1) and 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the 5year Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited, with a 5year extension option, covering space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. 3. CONCUR with said BOAC action on July 18, 2024, by BOAC Resolution 27994, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), or designee, to execute said Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in its report dated September 11, 2024, attached to Council file No. 241186, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund and will generate at least $1.3 million in revenue to the LAX Revenue Fund in the first year and approximately $7 million over the fiveyear lease term, excluding optional space, annual rent escalations, and additional percentage rent from other services. The said CAO recommendations comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 1, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 1, 2024)