REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 16, 2025
FROM
TERRY W. THOMPSON, Director, Real Estate Services Department
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Revenue Lease with Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Center of Excellence for Office Space in San Bernardino
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that approval of Amendment No. 4 to Lease Agreement No. 15-643 with Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Center of Excellence for office space, is an exempt project under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities (Class 1).
2. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Revenue Lease Agreement No. 15-643 with Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Center of Excellence to:
a. Extend the term of the lease for three years, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, pursuant to the tenant’s exercise of its extension option.
b. Adjust the revenue rental rate schedule for the exclusive use of 5,109 square feet of County-owned office space, located at 1499 South Tippecanoe Avenue in San Bernardino, for the Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Center of Excellence.
c. Increase the total revenue lease amount by $362,100, from $1,231,692 to a new total amount of $1,593,792.
3. Direct the Real Estate Services Department to file the Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(Presenter: Terry W. Thompson, Director, 387-5000)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total revenue to be received is $362,100. Revenue from Amendment No. 4 (Amendment) to Lease Agreement No. 15-643 (Lease) will be deposited in the Real Estate Services Department (RESD) Rents budget (7812001000). The revenue will be used for facility charges. Revenue includes an initial monthly rent of $9,860, increasing by approximately two percent annually. The annual revenue is as follows:
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Year |
Revenue |
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January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 |
$118,320 |
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January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
$120,684 |
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January 1, 2028 - December 31, 2028 |
$123,096 |
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Total Revenue |
$362,100 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On August 25, 2015 (Item No. 37), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the five-year revenue Lease with one two-year option and one three-year option to extend, for the exclusive use of 5,109 square feet of County-owned office space, located at 1499 South Tippecanoe Avenue in San Bernardino. In the 10 years since the Lease was originally approved, the Board has approved three amendments to extend the term through December 31, 2025, reflect a change in the commencement and end dates of the initial term, revise the revenue rental rate schedule, and modify the tenant improvement completion date.
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Item No. |
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December 15, 2015 |
46 |
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June 28, 2016 |
62 |
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December 6, 2022 |
47 |
The Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Center of Excellence (AACE) requested that RESD prepare an amendment to exercise a three-year option extending the term through December 31, 2028, and adjust the revenue rental rate schedule. All other terms and conditions of the Lease remain unchanged. Either party may terminate this Lease by giving 180-days’ notice.
This Amendment reflects the extension of the term for three years due to AACE’s exercise of an existing three-year extension option for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, and adjusts the revenue rental rate schedule for the exclusive use of 5,109 square feet of County-owned office space located at 1499 South Tippecanoe Avenue in San Bernardino. AACE provides children with both access to comprehensive assessment for autism spectrum disorder and access to all the essential specialists within one program.
RESD staff reviewed the recommended action pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and determined that it is exempt under CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 - Class 1 Existing Facilities because the proposed Lease is to secure property to operate within the existing structure with negligible or no expansion of existing use. Accordingly, no further action is required under CEQA.
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Summary of Lease Terms |
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Lessee: |
Inland Empire Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Center of Excellence Dr. Peter Currie, Initial Director |
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Location: |
1499 South Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino |
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Size: |
5,109 square feet of office space |
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Term: |
Three years, January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 |
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Options: |
One three-year option to extend remains |
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Rent: |
Revenue per square foot per month: $1.93* full-service gross |
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Monthly: $9,860.37 |
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Annual: $118,324.44 |
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*Mid-range for comparable facilities in the San Bernardino area per the competitive set analysis on file with RESD |
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Annual Increases: |
Approximately 2% |
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Improvement Costs: |
None |
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Custodial: |
Provided by County |
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Maintenance: |
Provided by County |
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Utilities: |
Provided by County |
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Insurance: |
The Certificate of Liability Insurance, as required by the Lease, is on file with RESD |
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Holdover: |
In the event the Lessee shall hold over and continue to occupy the Premises with the express written consent of the County, the tenancy shall be deemed to be a tenancy from month-to-month upon the same terms and conditions, including rent, as existed and prevailed at the time of the expiration of the term of this Lease |
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Right to Terminate: |
Either party has the right to terminate with 180-days’notice |
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Parking: |
Sufficient for Lessee’s parking needs |
PROCUREMENT
This Lease was approved pursuant to Government Code Section 26227 for lease of excess County property to a non-profit in furtherance of County’s social service needs.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (John Tubbs II, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on November 13, 2025; Purchasing (Ariel Gill, Supervising Buyer, 387-2070) on November 13, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Eduardo Mora, Administrative Analyst, 387-4376) on November 25, 2025.
(JF:269-1984)