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In plain English

This resolution allows the American Express Centurion Lounge to temporarily move from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 while Terminal 3 undergoes construction for about two years. It also reduces the minimum annual payment and promotional charge during this period and extends the lease term until November 5, 2031.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Domestic Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 between American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., as tenant, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, as landlord, to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge from its Terminal 3 premises to Terminal 2 during the construction of the Terminal 3 West construction project, expected to last approximately two years, with a temporary decrease of the Minimum Annual Guarantee amount to $2,025,827.70 and of the annual Promotional Charge to $9,035 and a day to day extension of the Lease term from July 18, 2014, through November 5, 2031, during the temporary operation of the Centurion Lounge in Terminal 2.

Introduced: Jun 10, 2025
Final action: Aug 1, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation originated from the need to temporarily relocate the American Express Centurion Lounge during the Terminal 3 West construction project at San Francisco International Airport.

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Initial Lease AwardedJanuary 15, 2013
Airport Commission

The Airport Commission awarded the Terminal 3 Common Use Club Lease No. 13-0006 to American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. for the operation of the Centurion Lounge, with a term of 10 years.

AC Reso No. 13-0006 011513
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COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Program AdoptedOctober 6, 2020
Airport Commission

The Commission adopted the COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief Program for Airport Concession Tenants, which included the Lounge, and was memorialized in Amendment No. 1 to the Lease.

AC Reso No. 20-0180 100620
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Lease Amendment No. 2 ApprovedNovember 10, 2020
Airport Commission

The Commission approved Amendment No. 2 to the Lease, which expanded the Lounge's premises and extended the lease term by seven years to allow for construction cost amortization.

AC Reso No. 20-0207 111020
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Amendment No. 3 ApprovedMarch 4, 2025
Airport Commission

The Commission approved Amendment No. 3 to temporarily relocate the Centurion Lounge from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 during the Terminal 3 West construction project, establishing new rent terms.

AC Reso No. 25-0043 030425
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Received from DepartmentMay 28, 2025
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board received the proposed Resolution for Amendment No. 3 for approval by the Board of Supervisors.

AIR Cover Ltr 052825
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Amendment No. 3 AdoptedJuly 22, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution approving Amendment No. 3, allowing the temporary relocation of the Lounge and adjusting the lease terms accordingly.

Board Pkt 072225

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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardMay 28, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentJun 10, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Budget and Finance CommitteeJul 16, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsJul 22, 2025
โœ“ADOPTEDPass
MayorAug 1, 2025
โœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardAug 18, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT