REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 24, 2026
FROM
TERRY W. THOMPSON, Director, Real Estate Services Department
JOSH DUGAS, Acting Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to Lease Agreement with CommStar5, LP for Office Space in Apple Valley
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that approval of Amendment No. 6 to Lease Agreement No. 19-187 with CommStar5, LP for office space, is an exempt project under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities (Class 1)
2. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Lease Agreement No. 19-187 with CommStar5, LP to:
a. Modify the rental rate structure.
b. Update standard lease agreement language as set forth in the Amendment.
c. Establish a revised rent structure commencing April 8, 2026.
d. With no change to the total previously approved contract amount of $18,599.27.
e. With no change to the remaining lease term of April 8, 2026 through February 7, 2038.
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).
Amendment No. 6 (Amendment) to Lease Agreement No. 19-187 (Lease) restructures the rental rate schedule effective April 8, 2026, and does not increase the total lease amount of $18,599,27 that was previously approved by the Board under Amendment No. 5. The Amendment does not extend the Lease term and does not add any new financial obligation to the County.
The revised rent structure adjusts the timing and allocation of renta...
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