Lease Agreement to Cox Communications for Utility Improvements at the Port Operations Center in National City
Summary
SCH Number
2026060200
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Lease Agreement to Cox Communications for Utility Improvements at the Port Operations Center in National City
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/4/2026
Document Description
The proposed project is an amendment to previously approved Project No. 2026-011. The previously approved project included utility improvements and upgrades to telecommunication services at the San Diego Unified Port District (District) Port Operations Center building by Cox Communications. An easement to Cox Communications is required to complete the work outlined in the previous project.
The proposed project is an Easement Agreement (Agreement) to Cox Communications (Grantee) for their use of approximately 930 square feet of land area located in National City, California. The area proposed for use under this Agreement is currently and would be used only and exclusively for the purpose of construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection of conduit, cables, fibers and other appurtenant facilities and improvements. The agreement further grants the Grantee and its authorized agent(s) and contractor(s) the right of ingress and egress to, from, and along said easement area via practical routes across the adjacent District lands. Upon completion of work, the Grantee will repair the site location and return it to the existing condition. The Grantee may be required to demolish any or all facilities, structures, installation, or improvements within sixty (60) days after the expiration of the term of Agreement or sooner.
It is anticipated that the Agreement would have a total term of approximately five (5) years. The Agreement may be terminated by the District as a matter or right and without cause at any time upon providing one hundred eighty (180) days written notice to Grantee of such termination.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Cena
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Asset Manager II
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
National City
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
1400 Tidelands Ave
Other Information
Adjacent to the Port Operations Center in the City of National City, California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15303 (New Construction and Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) because an easement for the purposes of construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection of conduit, cables, fibers and other appurtenant facilities and improvements would consist of construction and location of new, small facilities, consist of installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures, would result in no permanent effects on the environment, and would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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