DATE:
May 7, 2025
03
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
GILLESPIE FIELD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO AND THE CITY OF EL CAJON CREATING THE GILLESPIE FIELD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND RELATED CEQA FINDING (DISTRICT: 2)
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OVERVIEW
On March 19, 1974 (70), the Board approved the "Resolution Approving Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Between the County of San Diego and the City of El Cajon Creating an Agency to be Known as the Gillespie Field Development Council (GFDC)," The GFDC was developed to serve as an advisory board overseeing the implementation of the Airport Master Plan for Gillespie Field and supporting the creation of consistent priorities, policies, and standards to apply to development within the Gillespie Field area. Furthermore, the GFDC guides the development of Gillespie Field by making recommendations to County Airports staff, the Board, and the City of El Cajon Council providing advice in the areas of aviation, industrial, and economic development which has led to a more efficient development of the airport and increased business and economic activity in the area. The GFDC holds regular bi-monthly public meetings which also provides a forum for community involvement and stakeholder input. The JPA has been amended nine times to extend its term, which is currently set to expire on June 30, 2025.
The County of San Diego (County) Department of Public Works (DPW) operates eight airports including Gillespie Field, which is located within the municipal limits of the City of El Cajon and the City of Santee and is the oldest and largest County-owned airport. The airport is a valuable community resource, providing local services and business opportunities through a unique mixture of land uses including non-aviation industrial and aviation-supporting businesses.
Today's request is to approve the "Tenth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Between the...
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