College Area-Economic Development Corporation Long Term Lease

The City of San Diego has renewed a long-term lease with the College Area Economic Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating as the College Area Business District, for the City-owned property at 4704 College Avenue in San Diego. The lessee is authorized to use the premises to support small business growth within the College Area Business Improvement District by providing technical assistance and increasing economic exposure, while also allowing community groups to use the space for meetings and gatherings. The City retains exclusive authority to approve any additional uses of the property on a case-by-case basis. The lessee assumes full responsibility for all maintenance, repair, reconstruction, and replacement of improvements on the site, including asphalt and concrete surfaces, landscaping, utility and drainage systems, irrigation, grading, retaining walls, foundations, signage, and decorative elements, to ensure the property maintains its appearance, character, and quality. The lease is exempt from competitive procurement procedures and does not include base rent, payment terms, or estimated value, with the only financial transaction noted being a $50 administrative fee tied to CEQA compliance. Environmental compliance is assured through categorical exemptions under CEQA Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304 for operation, repair, and minor land improvements. The agreement is non-competitive, sole-source, and lacks standard contract clauses, evaluation factors, or pricing structures, functioning as a municipal arrangement between the City and a designated community development entity. The City’s Economic Development Department oversees the lease through its Associate Property Agent, with payment processing handled by the San Diego County Clerk’s Office, and all performance occurs exclusively at the College Avenue location.