Date:
October 27, 2026
08
To:
Board of Supervisors
Title
General Services – Approve New Lease for San Diego County District Attorney and CEQA Notice of Exemption (District: 1)
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Overview
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) Economic Crimes and Consumer Protection Division is responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of crimes. One of the units within the Economic Crimes and Consumer Protection Division is the Computer and Technology Crimes High Tech Task Force (CATCH), which is a multi-agency task force formed to apprehend and prosecute criminals who use technology to commit crimes. CATCH combines local, State, and federal law enforcement agencies from San Diego and Riverside counties.
On November 7, 2023 (4), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a plan presented by the DAO for use of Proposition 64 funds to expand consumer protection activities in several areas which would require additional staff. Since its formation in 2000, CATCH has operated from the DAO’s central office at the Hall of Justice, but they have outgrown the space and there is no room for expansion. The Department of General Services (DGS) conducted a space validation that supports the need for 13,661 square feet of office space, and on March 3, 2026 (06), the Board approved in principle the lease of a new space for the DAO.
Staff from DGS have negotiated a new lease at 550 West C Street, San Diego, CA, 92101, to accommodate the Consumer Protection facility, which will house CATCH and support the broader expansion of the Economic Crimes and Consumer Protection Division. The lease term is 10 years and includes one five-year option to further extend the term. Today’s request is for Board authority to execute the proposed lease.
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Recommendations by Chief Administrative Officer:
Find the proposed lease for San Diego County District Attorney at 550 West C Street, San Diego, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant ...
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