Fiber Conduit and Security Camera Installation at National City Marine Terminal by San Diego Unified Port District
Summary
SCH Number
2025051342
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Fiber Conduit and Security Camera Installation at National City Marine Terminal by San Diego Unified Port District
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the extension of fiber conduit and installation of security cameras in the National City Marine Terminal (NCMT) in order to increase video security coverage onsite by the San Diego Unified Port District (District) in the city of National City, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the following:
Fiber Conduit (northwest corner of NCMT)
• Create approximately one small boring through the existing concrete and connect a surface mounted conduit to it
Security Cameras
• Installation of approximately two (2) cameras on existing poles and railings within the northwest corner of NCMT, to be connected to the surface mounted conduit
• Installation of approximately two (2) cameras on existing poles and railings within the southwest corner of NCMT
Construction for the proposed project would occur in approximately late 2025 and take approximately 90 days to complete with ongoing maintenance as needed. Equipment required would include hand tools and associated equipment. There are no proposed street closures nor in-water/over-water work associated with this project.
Contact Information
Name
Justin C Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Hector Arias
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Associate Engineer
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
National City
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
National City Marine Terminal, 2410 Terminal Ave, National City, CA 91950
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) and 15303 (Class 3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Sections 3.a.(3) and 3.c.(2) of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would involve the extension of fiber conduit and installation of security cameras and would involve negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing, would not result in a significant cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use, and would consist of construction and location of new, small facilities. Sections 3.a.(3) and 3.c.(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.]
(3) Interior and exterior remodeling or alterations, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including, but not limited to, marine terminal facilities, and marine-oriented commercial, industrial, and public and commercial recreational facilities, including buildings, piers, wharves, marine ways; railroads; airport facilities, runways, taxiways, aprons, and ancillary structures to those facilities; or mechanical systems and equipment
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
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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