(a) Real property in the City of San Diego between 17th Street and the west side of Route 5 between the southbound onramp and the offramp near J Street, which was acquired for highway purposes and which is not excess property, may be leased by the department to a city, county, or other political subdivision or another state agency for emergency shelter, feeding program purposes, or for the establishment of a day care center for children.

(b) The lease shall be for one dollar ($1) per month. The lease amount may be paid in advance of the term covered in order to reduce the administrative costs associated with the payment of the monthly rental fee. The lease shall require the payment of an administrative fee not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per year, unless the department determines that a higher administrative fee is necessary, for the department’s cost of administering the lease.

(c) The Legislature finds and declares that the lease of real property pursuant to this section serves a public purpose.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 724, Sec. 15.5. Effective January 1, 2000.)