REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 19, 2026
FROM
TERRY W. THOMPSON, Director, Real Estate Services Department
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management Division
SUBJECT
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Amendment to Revenue License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for Use of County-Owned Land in Big Bear
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Find that approval of Amendment No. 4 to Revenue License Agreement No. 10-82 with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for the use of County-owned land in Big Bear is an exempt project under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities (Class 1).
2. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Revenue License Agreement No. 10-82 with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, for 900 square feet of land, and non-exclusive easements of 660 square feet for underground utility lines and approximately 3,960 linear feet for access located at the Big Bear Transfer Station (Assessor’s Parcel Number 0447-161-12-0000), for the operation of a telecommunications facility, which:
a. Exercises the third of three options to extend the term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
b. Increases total revenue by $123,120, from $285,777 to $408,897.
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
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total revenue of Amendment No. 4 (Amendment) to Revenue License Agreement No. 10-82 (License) is $123,120. License revenues will be deposited in the Department of Public Works - Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD) fund (6701004250). Annual revenue is as follows:
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Term |
Annual Revenue |
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July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 |
$22,728 |
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July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 |
$23,640 |
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July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029 |
$24,588 |
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July 1, 2029 - June 30, 2030 |
$25,572 |
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July 1, 2030 - June 30, 2031 |
$26,592 |
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Total Revenue |
$123,120 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On February 9, 2010 (Item No. 47), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the License with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless (Verizon) for a five-year term for use of approximately 1,560 square feet of County-owned property, which consists of 900 square feet of land, and a 660 square foot non-exclusive easement of approximately 3,960 linear feet at the Big Bear Transfer Station (Assessor’s Parcel Number 0447-161-12-0000) (Property), in Big Bear. The original term of the License was for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2014. In the 15 years since the License was originally approved, the Board has approved three amendments that redesigned the underground utility route, extended the term, adjusted the License fee schedule, and updated standard agreement terms.
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Amendment No. |
Approval Date |
Item No. |
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March 22, 2011 |
37 |
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December 16, 2014 |
61 |
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June 8, 2021 |
73 |
On September 10, 2025, the Real Estate Services Department (RESD) initiated negotiations with Verizon to exercise the third of three five-year extension options to extend the term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, for continued operation of the telecommunications facility. The Amendment also adjusts the rental rate schedule and updates standard license agreement language. All other License terms remain unchanged.
The proposed Amendment qualifies as a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, as it involves the continued use of an existing facility with negligible or no expansion of use. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required under CEQA.
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Summary of License Terms |
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Licensee: |
Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless |
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Location: |
Big Bear Transfer Station (Assessor’s Parcel Number 0447-161-12-0000) in Big Bear |
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Size: |
Approximately 1,560 square feet Non-exclusive easement of approximately 3,960 linear feet |
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Term: |
July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 |
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Options: |
None remaining |
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Rent: |
Monthly: $1,894* |
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Annual: $22,728 |
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*Low-range for comparable facilities in the Big Bear area per the competitive set analysis on file with RESD |
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Annual Increases: |
Approximately 4% |
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Improvement Costs: |
None |
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Custodial: |
None |
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Maintenance: |
Licensee responsibility |
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Utilities: |
Licensee responsibility |
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Insurance: |
The Certificate of Liability Insurance, as required by the License, is on file with RESD |
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Holdover: |
Upon the end of the term, if permitted by Licensor, the License shall continue on a month-to-month term upon the same terms and conditions which existed at the time of expiration |
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Right to Terminate: |
County may terminate this License at any time and for any reason by giving Licensee written notice at least 180 days prior to the date of termination |
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Parking: |
None |
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (John Tubbs II and Jolena Grider, Deputies County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 22, 2026; Solid Waste Management (Marc Rodabaugh, Deputy Director, 386-9017) on April 21, 2026; Purchasing (Ariel Gill, Supervising Buyer, 387-2070) on April 21, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Dalton, 387-5005, and Eduardo Mora, 387-4376, Administrative Analysts) on May 1, 2026.
(CM: 840-266-0977)