Right of Entry Permit to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for Least Tern Monitoring at Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve
Summary
SCH Number
2026050976
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Right of Entry Permit to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority for Least Tern Monitoring at Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/26/2026
Document Description
The proposed project is a Right of Entry (ROE) to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Permittee) to enter certain District property located at the Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve in the city of Chula Vista, California. The area proposed for use under this ROE would be used by the Permittee and their authorized agent(s) and contractors(s) for the purpose of conducting Least Tern Monitoring Services as required by the Endangered Species Act in support of ongoing Airport projects as approved by the Immediate Action Program (1992), as well as ingress and egress in support of those activities. No new development, construction, or increase in the size of the area is proposed or authorized as part of the ROE.
It is anticipated that the ROE would have a total term of approximately five (5) years, or upon completion of the work, whichever occurs earlier. The ROE may be terminated by the District or by Permittee as a matter of right and without cause at any time upon providing twenty-four (24) hours’ notice in writing to the other party of such termination
Contact Information
Name
Andrea Ormerod
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Senior Asset Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Kelly Cunningham
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Chula Vista
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Chula Vista Wildlife Reserve in the city of Chula Vista, California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15306 (Information Collection)
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 15306 (Information Collection) because an ROE for conducting Least Tern monitoring services would involve no 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 not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Sections 3.a. and 3.f. of the District's CEQA Guidelines are as follows: 3.a. Existing Facilities CSG § 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. (4) New and renewed short term tenancy agreements which do not result in change in the existing use. This exemption .does not apply to any new development associated with the activities of the tenant. This exception is also inapplicable if the cumulative impact of continuing the existing use or conditions In the same place, over time, is significant. (13) Maintenance of wildlife habitat areas, stream flows, springs, waterholes and stream channels to protect wildlife resources.
AND/OR 3.f. Information Collection (SG § 15306) {Class 6): Includes basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result.in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which has not yet been approved, ·adopted, or funded.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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