JetBlue University includes approximately 106,000 square feet of training facilities, classrooms,

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1 On TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018, the DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority met in the Carl T. Langford Boardroom, One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard, Orlando International Airport, Orlando, Florida. Chair Ruohomaki called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. The meeting was posted in accordance with Florida Statutes and quorum was present. Committee Members present: Davin Ruohomaki, Chair Carolyn Fennell, Senior Director of Public Affairs and Community Relations Tom Draper, Senior Director of Airport Operations Gary Hunt, Director of Maintenance Brian Engle, Director of Customer Service Also present: Ernie Straughn, Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. (General Consultant) Allen Powell, Commercial Properties Arlene Grant, Tenant/Concessions Stacey Huggins, Marketing Byron Hoffman, Commercial Properties Leslie Santos, Recording Secretary Joanne Regidor, Transcription Secretary Others Present: Mark Foster, AvAir Pros Anne Burns, BPRH Architects-Engineers, Inc. Jillian Qiu, BPRH Architects-Engineers, Inc. Nerissa Ramsey, BPRH Architects-Engineers, Inc. Mike Stone, JetBlue A.irways Corporation Paul Wood, JetBlue Airways Corporation Jay Collins, HCMI Construction LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE For individuals who conduct lobbying activities with Aviation Authority employees or Board members, registration with the Aviation Authority is required each year prior to conducting any lobbying activities. A statement of expenditures incurred in connection with those lobbying instances should also be filed prior to April 1 of each year for the preceding year. As of January 16, 2013, lobbying any Aviation Authority Staff who are members of any committee responsible for ranking Proposals, Letters of Interest, Statements of Qualifications or Bids and thereafter forwarding those recommendations to the Board and/or Board Members is prohibited from the time that a Request for Proposals, Request for Letters of Interests, Request for Qualifications or Request for Bids is released to the time that the Board makes an award. A.s adopted by the Board on September 19, 2012, lobbyists are now required to sign-in at the Aviation Authority offices prior to any meetings with Staff or Board members. In the event a lobbyist meets with or otherwise communicates with Staff or a Board member at a location other than the Aviation Authority offices, the lobbyist shall file a Notice of Lobbying (Form 4) detailing each instance of lobbying to the Aviation Authority within 7 calendar days of such lobbying. As of January 16, 2013, lobbyists will also provide a notice to the Aviation Authority when meeting with the Mayor of the City of Orlando or the Mayor of Orange County at their offices. The policy, forms, and instructions are available in the Aviation Authority's offices and the website. Please contact the Director of Board Services with questions at (407) ANNOUNCEMENT Any appeals of decisions made by the Design Review Committee (DRC) must be filed with the Chief Executive Officer within five business days (no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fifth business day) of the rendering of that decision.

2 Page 2 of 5 CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, Upon motion by Mr. Draper, second by Mr. Hunt, motion carried to approve the DRC Meeting Minutes from August 28, 2018, as presented. CONSIDERATION OF MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25, Upon motion by Mr. Draper, second by Mr. Hunt, motion carried to approve the DRC Meeting Minutes from September 25, 2018, as presented. CONSIDERATION OF DRC 2019 MEETINGS CALENDAR 3. Upon motion by Mr. Draper, second by Mr. Hunt, motion carried to approve the DRC 2019 Meeting Calendar, as presented. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXPANSION OF JETBLUE UNIVERSITY AND THE JETBLUE LODGE 4. Mr. Allen Powell, with Commercial Properties, along with Mr. Mike Stine, Director of Corporate Real Estate, with JetBlue, Mr. Paul Wood, Project Manager, with JetBlue, Mr. Mark Foster, Project Manager, with AvAir Pros, Ms. Nerissa Ramsey, Architect, with BRPH and Ms. Anne Burns, Project Administrator, with BRPH, presented a memorandum to request approval of the expansion of JetBlue University and the JetBlue Lodge. On February 25, 2004, the Aviation Authority and JetBlue Airways Corporation (JetBlue) entered into a certain land lease for acres at the Orlando International Airport (Airport) on which JetBlue constructed JetBlue University. JetBlue University includes approximately 106,000 square feet of training facilities, classrooms, including six full-motion commercial flight simulators, several state-of-the-art communications infrastructure and training equipment. Thereafter, on December 19, 2013 the Aviation Authority and JetBlue entered into a second certain land lease for 6.44 acres at the Airport immediately adjacent to JetBlue University on which JetBlue constructed the JetBlue Lodge. The JetBlue Lodge includes approximately 112,000 square feet of housing facility, including two large conference rooms, buffet restaurant, lounge, fitness center and 196 guest suites. The total investment to date by JetBlue in JetBlue University, the JetBlue Lodge and the JetBlue Hangar, also located at the Airport, is over $100 million. By the end of 2018, JetBlue will have trained over 22,000 crewmembers at JetBlue University, The number of crewmembers to be trained at the University is expected to increase 50i by At the same time, JetBlue has continued to grow its route structure and in response to JetBlue's forecasted fleet growth, JetBlue has an immediate need for additional training facilities that will permit the expansion of flight and inflight simulators, classrooms, parking, food service and conference rooms. JetBlue has requested approval to expand JetBlue University and the JetBlue Lodge. The proposed expansion consists of six components, including: Site Plan Improvements; Arrival Hall & Auditorium/Muiti-Purpose Room Expansion; Simulator Hall Addition; Training Pool Replacement & Mew Restroom Building; Chiller Plant; and Lodge Food Service Renovations Additions.

3 Page 3 of 5 JetBlue's estimated cost of the proposed expansion is $23,000,000. No funding is requested or required to be provided by the Aviation Authority. A copy of the description of the proposed expansion, floor plans, renderings and specifications submitted by JetBlue were distributed for the Committee's review. Staff respectfully requests that the DRC approve JetBlue Airways Corporation's proposed expansion of JetBlue University and the JetBlue Lodge as presented, subject to compliance with the Aviation Authority's Design Guidelines, the Aviation Authority's Technical Review Process and in compliance with Florida Building Code. Chair Ruohomaki asked Mr. Straughn, General Consultant, to provide his observations and recommendations. Mr. Straughn observed that the proposing team did a job well done proposing the project. Mr. Straughn indicated that before the meeting, it was verified that the materials presented are consistent with what has been previously approved on the existing building, such as the glass, pre-cast, and metal panels, which is preferred as it is an extension of the present architecture. Mr. Straughn further indicated that this is an ambitious expansion, and a substantial improvement was made with the site planning, that the landscaping is satisfactory as there was a concern with buffering from the surrounding road system with what can be seen, and screening of the primary central energy plant, both were done well. Mr. Straughn asked if there are any covered walkways that go from the parking areas to the building. Ms. Ramsey replied yes, that it is included in this phase of the project, and identified the locations of the walkways and noted that there is plenty of space to add a canopy. Mr. Straughn asked if the canopy would be an aluminum deck structure, Ms. Ramsey replied yes. Mr. Straughn asked if the finish will be a natural finish aluminum or another color. Ms. Ramsey replied that the plans are natural finish aluminum. Chair Ruohomaki commented that if the canopy is continuous with the structure, it will need a sprinkler system, Mr. Ramsey acknowledged. Mr. Straughn had no further comments or questions. Chair Ruohomaki stated that the partnership is appreciated between the Aviation Authority and JetBlue, Chair Ruohomaki proceeded to request comments or questions from the committee members. Ms. Fennel asked if there are additional rooms being added to the lodge, replied not yet, and that there are plans to expand the lodge further. Mr. Stine Ms. Fennel commented that she applauds the project, and asked if the project can be shared with public media. Mr. Stine replied yes. Ms. Fennel asked if the cost has been calculated for this program, Mr. Stine responded that the construction cost for this project is in the low twenties (in millions), and when moving forward with additional infrastructure improvements, this project will be the cheapest portion of the program. Upon motion by Mr. Draper, second by Ms. Fennell motion carried to approve of the expansion of JetBlue University and the JetBlue Lodge, as presented.

4 Page 4 of 5 INFORMATION ITEMS OFFLINE APPROVAL OF ELECTRONIC GATE READERS BY AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. AT PREFERENTIAL USE GATES NO. 36 AND NO to approve electronic gate readers by American Airlines, Inc. at preferential use gates No. 36 and No. 57. American Airlines, Inc. (American) is a Participating Airline under the Amended and Restated Resolution of the Aviation Authority, dated August 10, In addition, the parties entered into a Letter of Authorization, effective May 1, 2017, for use of certain Preferential Use Premises (Premises) at Orlando International Airport (Airport). On May 1, 2017, American incorporated Gate No. 36 in their Premises, which Premises includes Gate No. 57. American has requested to install three electronic gate readers, two at Gate No. 36 and one at Gate No. 57, and has submitted a complete set of specifications for the proposed installation. The Aviation Authority has approved American and other airlines at the Airport to install their own electronic gate readers in the past. Staff has reviewed American's current proposed installation with the Aviation Authority's General Consultant and the Aviation Authority's Airport Operations Department and Staff has determined that the specifications conform to the Aviation Authority's Design Standards, as noted above. A copy of the specification for installation received from American was provided for review. Staff respectfully request that the DRC Chairman approve off-line American Airlines, Inc.'s proposed installation of electronic gate readers at Gate Mo. 36 and No. 57 as presented, subject to additional requirements, if any, of the DRC. OFFLINE APPROVAL OF BRAND SIGNAGE FOR AREAS HOJEIJ ORLANDO JV QDOBA MEXICAN GRILL AIRSIDE 3 FOOD COURT 6. of approval of brand signage for Areas Hojeij Orlando JV Qdoba Mexican Grill at Airside 3, food court. The Aviation Authority and Areas Hojeij Orlando, JV (Areas Hojeij) are party to that certain Food and Beverage Concession Agreement at Orlando International Airport, dated October 24, 2007, (Agreement). Qdoba Mexican Grill (Qdoba), a sub-concessionaire of Areas/Hojeij, recently updated their corporate brand signs and would like to incorporate the new signs into the Airside 3 Qdoba unit. Staff has reviewed the renderings and signage specifications submitted by Areas Hojeij with the Aviation Authority's General Consultant and has determined that it conforms to the Aviation Authority's Design Standards, Copies of the renderings and signage specifications submitted by Areas Hojeij are attached

5 Page 5 of 5 Staff respectfully requests that the DRC Chairman approve off-line Areas Hojeij's proposed new signage for Qdoba on the Airside 3 Food Court as presented, subject to additional requirements, if any, of the DRC. OFFLINE APPROVAL OF SEA WORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC/S PROPOSED EAST HALL STORE EXTERIOR CORNER REPAIR 7. to approve Sea World Parks & Entertainment, LLC's proposed East Hall store exterior corner repair. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (Aviation Authority) and Sea World Parks & Entertainment, LLC (Sea World) are parties to that certain Theme Retail Concession Agreement, East Hall Location, at Orlando International Airport, which commenced on February 1, 2013 and is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2023(Agreement). Under the terms of the Agreement, Sea World is required to refurbish its East Hall store during the fourth Agreement Period or in To that end, on October 27, 2016, the DRC approved Sea World's proposed conceptual design for refurbishment of their East Hall store and the refurbishment was completed on or about November 20, Subsequent to completion of the refurbishment of Sea World's East Hall store, the exterior corner graphic wall has been damaged several times and requires permanent repair. As a result, Sea World has proposed to reinforce the exterior corner of their East Hall store with 30 linear feet of 12 inch high stainless steel panels fastened to the existing tile base. Analysis Staff has reviewed Sea World's proposed repair of the East Hall store exterior corner with the Aviation Authority's General Consultant and Staff has determined that the proposed repair is consistent with the Aviation Authority's Tenant Staff respectfully requests that the DRC Chairman approve Sea World's proposed installation of 30 linear feet of 12-inch high stainless steel panels to their East Hall store exterior corner, as presented, subject to further design requirements requested by the DRC, if any, the Aviation Authority's Technical Review Process, and in compliance with Florida Building Code. ADJOURNMENT 8. There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m. Davin Ruohomaki, Chair Design Review Committee Senior Director of Planning, Engineering, and Construction