FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program
Summary
SCH Number
2024110540
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
FY 2024 Port Security Grant Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2024
Document Description
The proposed project involves the San Diego Unified Port District (District) accepting funds for five (5) security-related project components for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) Port Security Grant Program. In September 2024, the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the District $637,500 and Harbor Police Department (HPD) $1,950,000, for a total of $2,637,000 in funding for various District and HPD project components through the Port Security Grant Program. As part of these actions, the District would enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to authorize design and/or implementation of the proposed project components. All Port Security Grant Program project components for FY 24, listed and described below, were selected to focus on increased port-wide risk management, enhanced domain awareness, facilitated training, expanded recovery and resilience capabilities, and increased preparedness and recovery from non-conventional weapons attacks. The proposed project would authorize the design and implementation of the following project components:
1. San Diego Bay Radar Coverage: Procurement and installation of approximately one (1) sensor to be mounted on an existing pole adjacent to the Shelter Island Boat Ramp to extend radar coverage inside San Diego Bay.
2. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: Procurement of consulting services and software.
3. Fireboat Replacement: Replacement of one (1) patrol fireboat.
4. Vessel Maintenance: Procurement of parts/supplies for maintenance of eight (8) HPD patrol/firefighting vessels.
There would be no trenching or ground disturbance required for any of the four (4) project components described above. Construction of the four (4) project components is anticipated to occur in approximately late 2024 and must be completed no later than August 31, 2027. Each project component has a three-year performance period. Due to their nature and limited scope, construction and operation of the proposed project components would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the District would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
The proposed project would strictly authorize design for the Marine Firefighting Training Barge project component, described below. Therefore, it would be subject to future environmental review prior to project component implementation. Information available at the date of this determination is as follows:
5. Marine Firefighting Training Barge: At the High Speed Ferry Dock within Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT), there is an existing Maritime Fire Trainer facility which is located on top of a floating barge. The facility is made of large storage containers and various equipment to simulate maritime fires for HPD training purposes. While the barge remains in working order, the facility on top has been deemed unsafe for use and is in need of replacement. Work is anticipated to include replacing the Maritime Fire Trainer facility on top of the existing barge in TAMT by towing the barge to a commercial shipyard or fabrication facility to be put in a dry dock. Once in the dry dock, the facility on top of the barge would be removed and replaced using welding, torching and steel fabrication, electrical work, propane burner installation, plumbing, paint, and other miscellaneous fabrications. Once fabrication is complete, the barge would be towed back to TAMT.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chula Vista, San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Various locations throughout Tidelands in San Diego and Chula Vista including:
2210 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, 92101
1790 Water Street, San Diego, CA, 92101
1401 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106
997 G Street, Chula Vista, CA, 91910
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1), 15302 (Class 2), 15303 (Class 3) and 15311 (Class 11)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project, including project components 1-4, is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15311 (Accessory Structures) and Sections 3.a., 3.b.(2), 3.c.(2), and 3.i.(2) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of security-related project components on Tidelands that would involve negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would consist of the installation of new accessory equipment on existing facilities, and would involve the replacement and maintenance of existing equipment and facilities which would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the existing use. Sections 3.a., 3.b.(2), 3.c.(2), and 3.i.(2) of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities (SG § 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.]
AND/OR
3.b. Replacement or Reconstruction (SG § 15302) (Class 2): Includes replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure being replaced. This exemption includes, but is not limited to:
(2) Replacement or reconstruction of marine terminal facilities, and marine-oriented commercial, industrial, and public and commercial recreational facilities, including buildings, piers, piles, wharves, marine ways; railroads; airport facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons, and ancillary structures to those facilities; electrical and mechanical systems and equipment; where the new structure will be on essentially the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
AND/OR
3.c. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 3): Includes construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and conversion of existing small structures from one use to another with minor modifications to the exterior of the structure. Examples of this exemption include:
(2) Accessory (appurtenant) structures and mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, garages, sheds, railway spur tracks, pilings, temporary trailers, industrial equipment enclosures, fences, parking, on-site roadways, walkways and health and safety devices.
AND/OR
3.i. Accessory Structures (SG § 15311) (Class 11): Includes construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to (appurtenant to) existing facilities, including:
(2) Construction or placement of minor structures or equipment accessory to (appurtenant to) existing airport or marine terminal facilities.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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