Vista Detention Facility Infrastructure & Facility Upgrade
Summary
SCH Number
2026020381
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
Vista Detention Facility Infrastructure & Facility Upgrade
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/11/2026
Document Description
This project consists of renovating the VDF intercom system, CCTV system, providing anti-ligature improvements to existing conditions, incorporating a complete security backbone system with the main control of cameras, cell doors, lighting, access control, elevators, and water on/off capabilities, and related improvements.
Contact Information
Name
Marcus Lubich
Agency Name
County of San Diego General Services
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Breeze Hill Road and South Melrose Drive
Zip
92081
Parcel #
166-150-95-00; 166-150-41-00
State Highways
78
Other Location Info
325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities as it as work involves the interior alteration of mechanical equipment and systems within an existing detention facility, involving no expansion of the facility’s existing capacity or use. Further, none of the exceptions in CEQA Section 15300.2 apply to this project. Additionally, the project will not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; does not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; will not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; does not damage scenic resources within a designated state scenic highway; is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and does not cause adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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