The port of SAN diego port serves the people of california as a specially created district balancing multiple uses on 34 miles along SAN diego BAY spanning five cities

Collecting no tax dollars the port manages a diverse portfolio to generate revenues that support vital public services and amenities. The port champions maritime waterfront development public safety experiences and environment all focused on enriching the relationship people and businesses have with our dynamic waterfront. From cargo and cruise terminals to hotels and restaurants from marinas to museums from 22 public parks to countless events the port contributes to the region S prosperity and remarkable way of life on a daily basis. The harbor park beach and boat launch project is part of the planned harbor park located within the chula vista bayfront master plan cvbmp . The entire cvbmp area includes 497 acres of land area and 59 acres of water. The proposed harbor park beach and boat launch project the project site is approximately 3.3 acres contained within the cvbmp footprint. Completing the design and national environmental policy act nepa certification to prepare for the construction and implementation of the harbor park beach and boat launch is the focus of this application. The cvbmp envisioned that an existing park bayside park would be significantly improved to become a regional asset providing direct access to SAN diego BAY for visitors and chula vista residents. This project and the larger cvbmp are the result of decades of community involvement and public outreach. The improved and renamed harbor park will be a 25ACRE active bayside park and beach. The beach and boat launch is 3.3 acres within the 25ACRE park and will be the first location in south SAN diego BAY to provide direct beach access to the water. When fully constructed harbor park will include amenities such as a selfpropelled boat launch nonmotorized watercraft lighting sculptures restrooms interactive fountains plaza areas drinking fountains bicycle racks TOT lots picnic areas benches trash bins interpretive signage a sculpture garden landscaped berms public art decomposed granite paving and open lawn area. All of these proposed improvements will result in no cost visitor access to SAN diego BAY. This application focuses on completing 100% design of the project completion of the applicable nepa documents and any associated permits project preparation so that the project is ready for construction. Once design and nepa are complete the construction phase will consist of the initial demolition of existing infrastructure within the project site footprint and the construction of a portion of the planned improvements in the beach area of harbor park. The planned improvements include the retention of a portion of the existing bayside park the construction of an enlarged and improved beach a new boat ramp for water recreation such as kayaks and paddleboards and improvements to address sea level rise such as repositioned riprap along the shoreline edge sloped shoreline rock gardens riprap integrated with reinforced planting pockets and concrete seating terraces. The estimated design and planning duration is approximately 16 months. Construction duration is estimated at approximately 12 months and will only begin upon completion of design and nepa documents.