Approval of a New Hemet Ryan Airport Ground Lease Agreement between the County of Riverside and Cypress Soaring, Inc., including the Expansion of the Leased Pre

On August 25, 2022 the County of Riverside (“County”), as Lessor, and Cypress soaring, Inc. (“Lessee”), a non-profit corporation providing sailplane/glider operations, entered into the Hemet Ryan Airport Lease Agreement for sailplane Operations (“Original Lease”). The Original Lease was for a term of three-years and related to the lease of approximately 20,000 square feet of vacant land at the Hemet-Ryan Airport (“Original Leased Premises”). The Original Lease has remained on a month-to-month tenancy since August 31, 2025. Cypress Soaring has requested a lease renewal and has determined that an expansion of the operational area and the addition of certain key facilities are necessary to ensure the long-term viability and safety of the sailplane program. Therefore, this submittal to the Board is for the approval of a new Hemet Ryan Airport Ground Lease Agreement (the “New Lease”), which supersedes the Original Lease. The New Lease will provide Cypress Soaring with a 10-year term and will expand their leased premises from 20,000 square feet to approximately 26,500 square feet. The New Lease will also allow Cypress Soaring to place temporary facilities on the leased premises. The temporary facilities will consist two 8’ x 20’ Connex boxes for temporary storage and constructing a 12’ x 20’ commercial grade steel awning. Approval of the Lease has been identified as a proposed project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because a discretionary action is required for approval. Approval of the New Lease is limited to Cypress Soaring’s occupancy of the premises and will not result in any direct effects on the environment. Subsequently, approval of the Lease itself will not result in any significant environmental impacts or include any mitigation measures.