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August 18, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Lease Agreement: Approve a Lease Agreement with Southern Regional Resource Center, Inc. for Space at the Norman Park Senior Center at 270 F Street
Report Number: 26-0260
Location: 270 F Street
Department: City Manager & Parks and Recreation
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice : The project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Southern Regional Resource Center, Inc. for space at the Norman Park Senior Center located at 270 F Street.
SUMMARY
This item approves a 12 -month lease agreement with Southern Regional Resource Center, Inc. to provide caregiver support services for families caring for aging adults and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or p rivate structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use and where the exceptions listed in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 would not apply in that no cumulative impacts were identified, no significant effects on the environment were identified, the project is not adjacent to a scenic highway, no historical resources would be affected by the action, and the project was not identified on a list of hazardous waste sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Southern Regional Resource Center, Inc. dba Southern Caregivers Resource Center ( “SCRC”) is a non-profit company that provides free caregiver support services for families caring for seniors and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and adults with chronic and disabling conditions or diseases which is a public benefit to the City and the region SCRC is funded by grants from the California State Department of Aging, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Aging and Independence Services, Behavioral Health Services, private foundations, and donations from individuals and corporations.
With the passing of Proposition 1, SCRC’s contract with San Diego County Behavioral Health Services terminated the Caregiver Support Services contract, effective June 30, 2026. As a result, SCRC’s funds to lease office space at Norman Park Senior Center were terminated. Because SCRC provides a public benefit, the City will provide up to six (6) months of rent deferral during the initial term of the lease to allow SCRC time to secure replacement funding. The initial lease agreement is for one (1) year with four (4), one (1) year renewal periods. The monthly rent for the initial term is $842.00. The rent will increase by 3% annually for each renewal period. Upon receipt of funding, SCRC will pay any deferred rent and rent for the remaining term of the initial lease term. If funding is not obtained prior to the expiration of the six (6) month deferral period, City and SCRC will meet to discuss an extension of the deferral period.
SCRC has occupied space at the Norman Park Senior Center located at 270 F Street for approximately 20 years and has invested approximately $12,000 over that period for permanently affixed improvements to the space which include flooring, painting and baseboards.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property hold ings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property -related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will authorize a one (1) year lease agreement with four (4), one (1) year renewal options. The positive fiscal impact for the current yea r is rental income of $842.00 per month , totaling $10,104.00 for the initial term.
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The table below summarizes the ongoing positive fiscal impact associated with the City receiving rental income during the renewal periods, if exercised.
Period Monthly Rent Total Annual Rent
FY 2027-2028* $867.26 $10,407.12
FY 2028-2029* $893.28 $10,719.33
FY 2029-2030* $920.08 $11,040.91
FY 2030-2031* $947.68 $11,372.14
* Renewal period including 3% escalator.
ATTACHMENTS
1. SCRC Lease Agreement
Staff Contact: Scott Dickson, Real Property Manager
Frank Carson, Director of Parks and Recreation