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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-109 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SAN YSIDRO HEALTH CENTER FOR A PORTION OF A CITY-OWNED BUILDING AND APPURTENANCES LOCATED AT 1800 MAXWELL ROAD AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 BUDGET FOR PAYMENT OF THE BROKER COMMISSION, RELOCATION COSTS AND MINOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City currently has office space significantly in excess of the capacity needed to conduct day-to-day business. Staff had specifically identified space at the John Lippitt Public Works Center (JLPWC) located at 1800 Maxwell Road that is not needed for City operations now or in the near future. The City's real estate broker, Voit Real Estate Services has presented the City with an offer from San Ysidro Health Center, Inc. (SYHC) to lease this office space.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the activity consists of approval of a lease agreement involving existing city owned property and facilities. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Over the past several years, the City of Chula Vista has undergone significant downsizing. As a result the City currently has office space in excess of the capacity needed to conduct day-to-day business. Non-safety employee operations have been largely consolidated to the City Hall campus and the west half of the JLPWC. In analyzing the City's remaining space, staff specifically identified the Ken Lee Building located at 430 F Street and approximately 10,000 square feet office space at th...
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