DATE:
June 9, 2026
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVE THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SANTEE BRANCH LIBRARY AND CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICT: 2)
Body
OVERVIEW
On May 14, 1985 (12), the County of San Diego (County) Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a lease for approximately 5,250 square feet of space for the Santee Branch Library at 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard, Santee, CA 92071. The premises were eventually expanded to 9,300 square feet through a Board-approved lease amendment in 2006. The current lease expired on May 31, 2026, and there are no more options to extend the term. It is currently in holdover status, which constitutes a month-to-month tenancy.
Site acquisition, design and construction for a new library in Santee is identified on the County's Capital Improvement Needs Assessment (CINA), a five-year forecast of capital projects requiring approval and funding. The current Santee Branch Library facility is lacking critical elements to support the community. The existing facility is constrained by space limitations, including building and parking lot capacity. The Library Master Plan recommends a minimum 15,000 square foot facility for the Santee Branch Library. As an interim solution until construction of a new library, the Board approved in principle the lease of a new facility on October 22, 2024 (13) to replace the existing Santee Branch Library facility. Since a suitable replacement facility has not been located, the County Library needs to continue operating the Santee Branch Library in its current location. Staff from the Department of General Services have negotiated an amendment that will extend the term of the lease through May 31, 2029. Today's request is for Board approval of the proposed lease amendment.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Find the proposed lease amendment for the Santee Branch Library is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CE...
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