City Council

9B. November 18, 2025 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM ON CITY-OWNED LAND AT THE RESERVOIR 5 COMMUNICATIONS SITE (APN 690-502-16 AND 690-502-12), AND FINDING THE ACTIONS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Staff Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 25-180, which will: 1. Determine that the actions are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 3, Section 15303 of the state CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15303). 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, finalize and execute a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Agency (CBP) for the purpose of installing and operating a maritime surveillance system at the Reservoir 5 Communications Site based on the following key terms: a. 20-year term, with (2) five-year extensions. b. $10 per month rent. c. City to pay electrical costs. d. CBP to pay for equipment and installation costs. e. CBP and City staff to agree on facility dimensions, design and placement.