DATE: January 16, 2019
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FENDER SYSTEM UPGRADE AT NORTH BERTH OF B STREET PIER PROJECT:
A) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A NON-APPEALABLE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE FENDER SYSTEM UPGRADE AT NORTH BERTH OF B STREET PIER PROJECT
B) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 2018-04 TO R. E. STAITE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,219,360 FOR THE FENDER SYSTEM UPGRADE AT NORTH BERTH OF B STREET PIER PROJECT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD IN THE FY2018/19 MAJOR MAINTENANCE BUDGET
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The project applicant and proponent, the San Diego Unified Port District (District) proposes the replacement and upgrade of an existing fender system (Project) located on the north berth of District-owned B Street Pier in San Diego, California. This action will authorize issuance of a Non-Appealable Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and adopt the plans and specifications and authorize the award of a major maintenance construction contract to upgrade the existing fender system at the north berth of the B Street Pier.
The Project includes the removal and replacement of the existing deteriorated fender system with a new primary fender system designed for cruise ships, and a secondary fender system designed for smaller vessels and barges. The new fender system would result in a net decrease in bay fill and over-water coverage due to its design and will provide a more reliable energy absorbing system with increased protection against damage to both vessels and the pier. The construction work will be coordinated with cruise ship terminal operations to minimize disruption to cruise ship activities.
The Project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additionally, pursuant to the District's CDP Regulations, it is recommended that a Non-Appealable CDP be issued for the Project to ensure no net increase of water coverage and fill. As conditioned, the Project is consisten...
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