REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 18, 2025
FROM
TERRY W. THOMPSON, Director, Real Estate Services Department
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to License Agreement with EarthScope Consortium, Inc., for Geological Monitoring Equipment in Apple Valley
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that approval of Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. 20-949 with EarthScope Consortium, Inc., for the non-exclusive use of 1,600 square feet of land, is an exempt project under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities (Class 1).
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to License Agreement No. 20-949 with EarthScope Consortium, Inc., to:
a. Approve the assignment to EarthScope Consortium, Inc. from UNAVCO, Inc.
b. Extend the term of the License Agreement for the period of December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2030, by exercising a five year option, following a permitted two-month holdover, from October 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, at no cost.
c. Update standard license agreement language for non-exclusive use of 1,600 square feet of land located at 11923 Joshua Road in Apple Valley (Assessor's Parcel Number 3080-011-05-0000).
d. Continue operation and maintenance of one earthquake monitoring station.
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.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Amendment No. 1 (Amendment) to License Agreement No. 20-949 (License) i...
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