DATE:
April 9, 2024
13
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
GENERAL SERVICES - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE FOR AGRICULTURE, WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, 325 S. MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA, AND NOTICE OF EXEMPTION (DISTRICT: 5)
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OVERVIEW
On July 18, 2018, the Director, Department of General Services (DGS), administratively approved a ground lease agreement with the Judicial Council of California (JCC) for a trailer that houses Agriculture, Weights and Measures' (AWM) Pest Detection Program. The ground lease expired on June 30, 2023, and is currently on holdover, which has allowed the County to continue occupancy on a month-to-month basis while an amendment was negotiated.
Staff from DGS have negotiated an amendment for the AWM trailer to extend the term of the ground lease. Since the proposed term length exceeds administrative authority of 5 years, Board of Supervisors (Board) approval of the amendment is required. Today's request is for Board approval of the amendment.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Find the proposed ground lease amendment for the Agriculture, Weights and Measures Pest Detection Program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
2. Approve and authorize the Director, Department of General Services, to sign the proposed ground lease amendment for premises located at 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, California.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
It is anticipated that the proposed lease amendment for the Agriculture, Weights and Measures Pest Detection Program will have a positive impact on the community by providing early detection and prompt eradication of invasive agricultural pests and supporting agricultural trade and the food supply.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
Implementing effective sustainability objectives are crucial to ensuring safe and healthy communities and contributing to the overall success of the region. The approval...
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