Summary
The city wants to give up a roughly 17,200-square-foot stretch of Olmsted Road near Garden Road that basically serves as the airport's driveway. Maintenance would shift to the airport district, saving the city money. The City Council makes the final call.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Relieving the city of maintenance responsibility on the vacated stretch saves taxpayer money.
Monterey taxpayers, who no longer pay to maintain what is effectively the airport's private front drive.
Nobody identified, though the airport district takes on the maintenance cost.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Council Regular Meeting — October 20, 2026
The city will vacate about 17,000 sq ft of right-of-way on Olmsted Road north of Garden Road, turning it over to the Monterey Regional Airport District, with a public hearing December 1.
Planning Commission Meeting — August 11, 2026
The city wants to give up a roughly 17,200-square-foot stretch of Olmsted Road near Garden Road that basically serves as the airport's driveway. Maintenance would shift to the airport district, saving the city money. The City Council makes the final call.
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