DATE:
May 18, 2021
23
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SOUTH BAY OFFICE, 303 H STREET, CHULA VISTA (DISTRICT: 1)
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OVERVIEW
On September 24, 2013 (06), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a lease for space located at 303 H Street in Chula Vista for use as the Public Defender South Bay office. This facility requires improvements to accommodate new staff and current operational needs.
Staff from the Department of General Services has negotiated an amendment to the lease that will allow the Public Defender to reconfigure their office to meet current organizational needs. The proposed lease amendment will allow for the County to pay for mid-term improvements constructed by the lessor. Today's request is for Board approval of the first amendment to the lease agreement.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Find the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15301.
2. Approve and authorize the Director, Department of General Services, to execute the first amendment to the lease agreement for space located at 303 H Street, Chula Vista.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are included in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operational Plan for the Public Defender. If approved, this request will result in costs and revenue of approximately $805,750 in Fiscal Year 2021-21. The funding source is General Purpose revenue. There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
On September 24, 2013, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a lease with Bear Garden Investments, LLC for space located at 303 H Street in Chula Vista. The current lease expires on March 31, 2024 and there are two five-year options to extend the term. The 17,680 square foot facility houses the South Bay ...
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