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

The County of Riverside has approved a new 10-year ground lease agreement with Cypress Soaring, Inc., a non-profit organization engaged in sailplane and glider operations, to replace the original three-year lease that expired and transitioned into a month-to-month tenancy as of August 31, 2025. The new lease expands the leased area at Hemet Ryan Airport from 20,000 square feet to approximately 26,500 square feet to accommodate the long-term operational needs and safety requirements of the sailplane program. Permitted improvements include the placement of two 8-foot by 20-foot Connex storage boxes and the construction of a 12-foot by 20-foot commercial-grade steel awning to support aircraft maintenance and operations. The agreement is administrative in nature and does not involve any monetary consideration or payment obligations, with no contract value specified. The project qualifies for a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act under Sections 15301 and 15061(b)(3), confirming that no significant environmental impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required. The lease term begins December 5, 2025, and is set to expire in December 2035, with no further options for renewal or modification outlined. The County's TLMA Aviation Division, located at 4080 Lemon Street in Riverside, administers the agreement, with Jose Ruiz serving as the primary point of contact. Internal financial tracking is handled through the County’s accounting system using the appropriation code 523230-40710-1910700000-ED19102001, and invoicing is processed via internal journal vouchers. No federal acquisition regulations or standardized contract clauses apply, as this is a local government real property lease without federal funding, procurement solicitation, or supply acquisition elements.