DRISCOLL’S WHARF AND TUNA HARBOR COMMERCIAL …

COASTAL CONSERVANCY

Staff Recommendation May 24, 2007

DRISCOLL’S WHARF AND TUNA HARBOR

COMMERCIAL FISHERIES REVITALIZATION AND COASTAL ACCESS PLAN

File No. 07-031-1 Project Manager: Deborah Ruddock

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorization to disburse up to $450,000 to the San Diego Unified Port District to prepare a commercial fisheries and coastal public access plan for Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor. LOCATION: San Diego Bay PROGRAM CATEGORY: Urban Waterfront Restoration and Public Access

EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Project Location and Site Map

Exhibit 2: Photos Driscoll’s Wharf

Exhibit 3: Photos Tuna Harbor

Exhibit 4: Letters of Support RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS:

Staff recommends that the State Coastal Conservancy adopt the following resolution pursuant to Section 31111, Sections 31300 through 31316 and Sections 31400 through 31409 of the Public Resources Code:

“The State Coastal Conservancy hereby authorizes disbursement of an amount not to exceed four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) to the San Diego Unified Port District (District) to prepare a commercial fisheries and coastal public access plan for Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor, subject to the following conditions:

1. The work shall not commence and no funds shall be disbursed until the Executive Officer of the Conservancy has approved in writing:

a. A work program, including budget and schedule.

b. The scope of work proposed to be used by the District to select any contractor for project work.

c. Any contractor that the District intends to retain to undertake project work.

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DRISCOLLS WHARF AND TUNA HARBOR

2. To the extent appropriate, the District shall incorporate the guidelines of the Conservancy’s ‘Standards and Recommendations for Accessway Location and Development’ into the aspects of the plan related to public access.”

Staff further recommends that the Conservancy adopt the following findings:

“Based on the accompanying staff report and attached exhibits, the State Coastal Conservancy hereby finds that:

1. The proposed authorization is consistent with Section 31111 and Chapters 7 (Sections 31300-31316) and 9 (Sections 31300-31316 ) of Division 21 of the Public Resources Code.

2. The proposed authorization is consistent with the Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines adopted by the Conservancy on January 24, 2001.”

3. The proposed authorization will assist the San Diego Unified Port District in planning for a system of public accessways that will serve more than local public needs, consistent with Public Resources Code Section 31400.1.”

PROJECT SUMMARY: Staff recommends that the Conservancy authorize disbursement of up to $450,000 to the San Diego Unified Port District (the District) to prepare a comprehensive commercial fisheries revitalization and coastal public access plan for Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor.

The commercial fishing industry has declined in the region and, as a result, facilities supporting commercial fishing have suffered from a lack of maintenance. These include docks, equipment storage and maintenance areas, infrastructure, and shoreline conditions. Driscoll’s Wharf has been particularly hard hit. The antiquated design, age and deferred maintenance of the fixed piers are contributing to a condition near functional obsolescence. Commercial slip rent control required by the Coastal Commission, land use restrictions and development configuration limitations have discouraged redevelopment.

While the Port Master Plan prohibits reducing or eliminating commercial fishing facilities unless demand for the facilities no longer exists or there is lack of alternative space, the District has declining income with which to fund needed improvements. On the one hand, the District must address increased homeland security requirements, cost of living obligations, and need for general infrastructure investment to remain competitive. On the other hand, the District is trying to balance economic benefit with recreational opportunities, environmental stewardship of coastal resources, including tidelands trust resources, and public safety. Increasingly the District has sought to meet its challenges by augmenting its financial resources with grants, partnerships and other financial assistance.

The Port Master Plan (Goal IX) also calls for the District to provide public access along the 54-mile San Diego Bay shoreline wherever possible with promenades and paths where appropriate and to eliminate unnecessary barricades to access which extend into the water. The walkway that currently serves pedestrian access along the shoreline at Driscoll's Wharf in particular is encroached upon on one side by activities associated with commercial fishing, including equipment repair, and hemmed in on the other side by warehouse and other structures.

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In order to address these conditions, the District now seeks Conservancy assistance to prepare a comprehensive commercial fisheries revitalization and coastal public access plan for Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor. Following Conservancy grant authorization, the District will form a stakeholders’ project steering committee that will include District and other government officials, private leaseholders, representatives of commercial fishing interests, neighboring businesses and regulatory agencies. Based on committee input and public testimony gathered at noticed meetings and workshops, the committee will develop a project scope of work and request for consultant services to prepare a plan that will include the following components: public outreach; increased and enhanced public access to and along the waterfront including extension/enhancement of the San Diego Bay Trail/California Coastal Trail; analysis of economic, physical, access/circulation, and ecological/natural resources constraints; fisheries market feasibility analysis and marketing plan; and preliminary conceptual designs encompassing industry- and visitor-serving facilities, public accessways and parking, and utilities including runoff treatment. The District hopes to engage the services of a top-notch, multidisciplinary team with strengths and experience in the areas of sustainable fisheries design and implementation; fisheries infrastructure; coastal engineering; and integrated site design supporting multiple uses and new and improved transportation, business and pedestrian linkages within the local and regional context.

The District has committed to contributing a total of $100,000 toward the project.

Site Description: Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor are sited on State public trust lands in the coastal zone held by the State Lands Commission (SLC). The SLC conveyed its responsibility for managing these tideland trust lands to the San Diego Unified Port District.

Driscoll’s Wharf is a private leasehold located within the America’s Cup Harbor Basin and is part of the Shelter Island area. The site is bordered by the U.S. Naval Training Base to the north, the Shelter Island peninsula and Yacht Club Basin to the south, and the Point Loma commercial village and residential community to the west. It is approximately ½ mile from San Diego International Airport and 3-1/2 miles from downtown San Diego. The wharf contains 105,634 square feet (2.43 acres) of land and 290,143 square feet (6.66 acres) of water. The landside parcel configuration is approximately 880 feet long by 120 feet wide. It features four wood-framed two-story buildings totaling approximately 35,000 square feet. Also situated on the property are a two-story storage platform, a net mending area, approximately 184 parking spaces, and a run-down shoreline walkway that is unsigned and unconnected to other segments of the Bay Trail/Coastal Trail. The water area is approximately 818-feet long by 332-feet wide. Waterside facilities include four mooring piers with capacity for approximately 123 boats and an off-loading pier that were developed in the 1940s. See photos in Exhibit 2.

The District-operated Tuna Harbor is located at the foot of G Street and is part of the Center City Embarcadero area. It is bordered by the U.S.S. Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum to the north, the U.S. Naval Supply Center redevelopment site and Harbor Seafood Mart to the east, and the Seaport Village retail center to the south. It is approximately 1-1/2 miles from the airport and part of the downtown waterfront. See photos in Exhibit 3.

Project History: Commercial fishing activity has a long history on San Diego Bay and is provided for in the Master Plan for the San Diego Unified Port District. However, like many fisheries in California, San Diego Bay’s commercial fishing industry has suffered from declines in revenue and employment due to fishing pressure and a variety of regulatory, economic and

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environmental factors. Regulatory changes in particular have made it difficult for many fishermen to make a living, and for ports, including the District, to maintain revenues needed to support fishing infrastructure. These factors in turn discourage new fisheries investment and new business initiatives. As a result, many worthy fisheries conservation and management projects require alternative funding sources as they cannot generate revenue. The District has sought to augment its financial resources with grants, partnerships and other financial assistance. In late 2006, the District requested Conservancy assistance to prepare a commercial fisheries revitalization and access plan. As the necessity for economically viable marine oriented uses has moved the District toward parcel consolidation and mixed use development, the proposed planning project will address how to support commercial fishing at Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor with a variety of uses and related income producing opportunities both on and off site.

PROJECT FINANCING: Coastal Conservancy $450,000 San Diego Unified Port District

Cash 50,000

In-kind services 50,000

Total Project Cost $550,000 The anticipated funding source is the fiscal year 2004-05 appropriation to the Conservancy from the “California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002” (Proposition 40). Proposition 40 funds may be used for the development of land resources in accordance with the provisions of the Conservancy’s enabling legislation, Division 21 of the Public Resources Code. The proposed project serves to assist in the development and restoration of land-based facilities for public access and commercial fishing and, as discussed in the section found immediately below, the project is consistent with Chapters 7 and 9 of Division 21. Proposition 40 also requires the Conservancy to give priority to grant projects with matching funds. (Public Resources Code Section 5096.651). The District has committed a total of $100,000 in cash and in-kind services to the proposed project.

CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S ENABLING LEGISLATION:

The proposed authorization is undertaken pursuant to and is consistent with the Conservancy’s enabling legislation, Division 21 of the Public Resources Code, specifically Section 31111, pertaining to planning grants, Chapter 7 (Sections 31300 et seq.) pertaining to urban waterfront restoration, and Chapter 9 (Sections 31400 et seq.) pertaining to public access to and along the coast.

Section 31111 authorizes the Conservancy to award grants to public agencies to fund plans and feasibility studies that implement Division 21. Under the proposed authorization, the Conservancy will grant funds to the District, a public entity, to prepare a commercial fisheries revitalization and coastal access plan that is consistent with both Chapters 7 and 9 of Division 21. The plan will provide for a balance of fishing, waterfront access and recreation, and visitor-serving uses.

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The proposed planning project will be undertaken, in part, to implement Chapter 7 of Division 21, which addresses the restoration of urban waterfronts. Section 31301 states the legislative intent that projects under Chapter 7 promote restoration of the State’s vital urban waterfronts. Section 31307 specifically authorizes grants to a public entity, such as the District, for this purpose. Conservancy assistance with planning for revitalization of Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor will address the needs of the commercial fishing industry for new and enhanced facilities and, thus, is fully consistent with the statutory objectives. Section 31305 provides that, in reviewing proposed waterfront restoration projects, the Conservancy should seek to promote excellence of design and stimulate projects which exhibit innovation in sensitively integrating man-made features into the natural coastal environment. Conservancy assistance with planning for revitalization of Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor will provide Conservancy staff the opportunity to ensure that the plan will promote these objectives. Finally, the proposed project meets the requirements of Section 31308 regarding local participation in urban waterfronts projects. The Conservancy’s funding is leveraged through the District’s commitment to providing close to 20% of the total costs. In addition, as required by Section 31308, in determining the amount of Conservancy funding, staff has considered a variety of factors, including those detailed in the “CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES” section, below.

The proposed project is also undertaken, in part, to implement Chapter 9 of Division 21, regarding public access. Section 31400 states the Legislature’s intent that the Conservancy have a principal role in the implementation of a system of public accessways to and along the state’s coastline. In furtherance of this general objective, Section 31400.3 allows the Conservancy to aid public agencies in establishing a system of public coastal accessways and Section 31400.1 provides that the Conservancy may award grants to any public agency to develop lands for public access purposes to and along the coast, provided that the accessway will serve more than local public needs. Under the proposed authorization, the Conservancy will grant funds to the District, a public entity, to plan for integration of coastal public access to, on, and along the waterfront at Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor. These properties are suitable for this purpose because of the available waterfront access, and, due to their location, will serve not only local residents but the multitude of national and international tourists to the San Diego area. In addition, pursuant to Section 31401, the Conservancy has developed “Standards and Recommendations for Accessway Location And Development. In order to ensure that the proposed access plan is consistent with these standards, as a condition of the grant, the District will be required to incorporate the Conservancy guidelines into the planning process, as appropriate. The proposed authorization is thus consistent with and will serve to implement Chapter 9.

CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S) & OBJECTIVE(S): Consistent with Goal 1, Objective C and Goal 2, Objective D, the proposed authorization will enable the San Diego Unified Port District to prepare a revitalization and public access plan for Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor that will, among other things, address the updating of deteriorating infrastructure, incorporate development/enhancement of waterfront access including the California Coastal Trail/San Diego Bay Trail; and provide for water-dependent uses and facilities.

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Consistent with Goal 3, Objective A, the proposed authorization will enable the District to prepare a revitalization and public access plan for Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor that will diversify and balance land and waterside uses and income sources.

CONSISTENCY WITH CONSERVANCY’S PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA & GUIDELINES: The proposed project is consistent with the Conservancy’s Project Selection Criteria and Guidelines adopted January 24, 2001, in the following respects:

Required Criteria

1. Promotion of the Conservancy’s statutory programs and purposes: See the “Consistency with Conservancy’s Enabling Legislation” section above.

2. Consistency with purposes of the funding source: See the “Project Financing” section above.

3. Support of the public: The proposed authorization has the support of Senator Denise Ducheny, Assembly Member Lori Saldana, the Coastal Commission, Port Tenants Association, The Working Waterfront on San Diego Bay, Western Fishboat Owners’ Association, American Turnboat Association, Catalina Offshore Products, San Diego Waterman’s Association, San Diego County Professional Fisherman’s Association, Harbor Marine Supplies, Harbor Island Fuel Dock, and California Lobster & Trap Fishermen’s Association. See letters of support in Exhibit 4.

4. Location: The proposed authorization would fund work conducted within the coastal zone of San Diego Bay.

5. Need: Without Conservancy assistance, the Driscoll’s Wharf will continue to deteriorate and San Diego Bay will continue to lose commercial fisherman. The District does not have sufficient financial resources to cover the cost of the project, and the wharf tenant leasehold does not generate enough income to support capital improvements.

6. Greater-than-local interest: Driscoll’s Wharf and Tuna Harbor serve commercial fisherman from up and down the California Coast, all of whom will benefit from economic revitalization envisioned in the planning project. In addition, improved public access and safer access will benefit local residents as well as the millions of tourists who visit the area every year.

Additional Criteria:

8. Resolution of more than one issue: The proposed commercial fisheries revitalization and access plan will address economic revitalization, commercial fishing, and public access.

9. Leverage: See the “Project Financing” section above.

15. Cooperation: The proposed planning effort will seek and incorporate participation from the public and all interested parties.

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CONSISTENCY WITH THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT: Consistent with Section 30001.5(d), the project will assure priority is given for coastal dependent and coastal related development over other development on the coast.

Consistent with Section 30703, the project will support District efforts to maintain a viable commercial fishing industry.

Consistent with Section 30001.5(c), the project will support District efforts to maximize public access to and along the coast and maximize public recreational opportunities in the coastal zone consistent with sound resources conservation principles and constitutionally protected rights of property owners.

Consistent with Section 340210, the plan will assure that maximum access will conspicuously posted and recreational opportunities shall be provided for the pubic consistent with public safety needs and the need to protect public rights, rights of private property owners, and natural resource areas from overuse.

Consistent with Section 30214, the project will consider the use of innovative access management techniques, including but not limited to agreements with private organizations that would minimize management costs and encourage use of volunteer programs.

COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA: The proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following sections of 14 Cal. Code of Regulations: (1) Section15262 in that it involves only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the Conservancy has not approved, adopted, or funded; and (2) Section 15306 in that it involves basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities which will not result in any disturbance to an environmental resource, and which will be undertaken as part of a study leading to an action which the Conservancy has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. Staff will file a “Notice of Exemption” upon Conservancy approval of the project.

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Exhibit 1: Project Location Map

Project Location

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March 16, 2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 13'' Floor Oakland, CA 946 12-253 0

RE: Support of Port of San Diego7s Grant Proposal 10 the California Coastal Conservancy, Urban Waterfronts Program - Preserve and Promote Commercial Fisheries

Dear Ms. Ruddock:

I am writing to express my support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing faciIities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf, located on the San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in the San Diego region by preserving working harbors rhrough investmenrs in infixstructure. This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access along the San Diego Bay.

I encourage the Coastal Conservancy, in conjunction with the Port of San Diego, to fund the fishing harbor revitalization at Driscoll's Wharf into a working Fishing harbor. With the proper design, the Working Fishing harbor wouId be the center of fishing activities with improved mooring and offloading facilities. The dockside facilities associated with this project could include small processing facilities and direct-to-consumer dockside seafood markets, which would create economic opportunities for fishermen, and local communities.

This project is an example of community a d local government partners coming together to meet the needs orthe commercial fishermen and industry. The redevelopment of Driscoll's Wharf commercial fishing complex and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commercial fishing facilities will improve operational function, safety, security, and provide environmental enhancements at both locations. Furthermore, increased public access, including a promenade comectinp to adjacent leaseholds, will be part of rhe Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. The first steps in this process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to look at all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.

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I ask that you give this application your full consideration. I am confident you vjill share my support and enrhusiasm for this imporimt proposal, and the organizations and activities it represents.

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March 28,2007

Mr. Douglas Bosco, ChairCalifornia Coastal Conservancy1330 Broadway, 13'n FloorOakland, CA 94612

RE: Support of Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the CA Coastal Conservancy,Urban Waterfronts Prosram - Preserve and Promote Commercial Fisheries

Dear Chairman Bosco:

We are writing to express our strong support for the Porl of San Diego's proposal toimprove the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf locatedon San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial supporl to preserve and encourage theeconomic viability of commercial fisheries in our region by developing and improvingfacilities that will support operational and other needs of the commercial fishermen in amanner that provides environmental stewardship and commercial benefit to the region.This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San DiegoBay.

The formation of the Fishermen's Working Group Steering Committee, and the initial stepsit has taken toward revitalizing the commercial fishing industry and use of our urbanwaterfront, is an outstanding example of community and local government partners comingtogether to meet the needs of our commercial fishermen. The redevelopment of Driscoll'scommercial f,rshing complex and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commercial fishingfacilities will improve operational function, safety, and security and provide environmentalenhancements at both locations. Increased public access, including a promenade connectingto adjacent leaseholds, will be part of the Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. We are pleased tolearn that the first steps in this process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to lookat all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.

We request that you give this application every consideration and are confident you willshare our support and enthusiasm for this irnportant proposal and the organizations andactivities it represents.

Sincerely,

&MLori SaldaflaAssembly Member, 76th DistrictLS: az

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March 12,2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 13 '~ Floor Oakland, CA 946 12

Re: Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the CA Coastal Conservancy, Urban Waterfronts Program

Dear Ms. Ruddock:

Commission staff understands that the Port of San Diego has applied for grant money from the Coastal Conservancy for a program to improve the commercial fishing facilities at Driscoll's Wharf and Tuna HarborIG Street Mole. Although preliminary in nature at this time, the Port has indicated that the program is intended to improve the viability of commercial fishing facilities in the region in a manner that promotes or enhances environmental stewardship. The Port states:

The program would aim to improve operational function, safety, security, environmental responsibility and public interaction at the existing commercial fishing facility locations of Driscoll's Wharf and Tuna HarborIG Street Mole. Items under consideration may include ice machines, storage areas, net mending areas, floating docks and replacement loading pier with improved truck access (Driscoll's Wharf), plug-in power for boats, bilge pumping, public and education events and programs, fish markets, signage, fencing, lighting, wifi, and a broadened promenade (Driscoll's Wharf).

Section 30708(c) of the Coastal Act gives the highest priority to the use of existing land space within harbors for port purposes, such as navigational facilities, shipping industries, necessary support and access facilities, including the fishing industry. Commission staff are very supportive of efforts to improve the viability and capability of San Diego's commercial fishing industry, particularly if done in conjunction with improvements to public access. The Port's grant request appears to be a first step in achieving these important Coastal Act goals.

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March 16,2007

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Dear Ms. Ruddock:

I am writing on behalf of our Board of Directors of the San Diego Port Tenants Association (SDPTA) to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The San Diego Port Tenants Association represents over 220 Tidelands businesses and associates. We support this request because our Association's Mission is dedicated to enhancing trade, commerce, and tourism on San Diego Bay's tidelands, while protecting the area's environment.

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the commercial fishermen in a m m e r that provides enviromnentai stewardship and commercial benefit to the region. This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Diego Bay.

The formation of the Fishermen's Working Group Steering Committee, and the initial steps it has taken toward revitalizing the commercial fishing industry and use of our urban waterfront, is an outstanding example of community and local government partners coming together to meet the needs of our commercial fishermen. The redevelopment of Driscoll's commercial fishing complex and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commercial fishing facilities will improve operational function, safety, and


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security and provide environmental enhancements at both locations. Increased public access, including a promenade connecting to adjacent leaseholds, will be part of the Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. We are pleased to learn that the first steps in this process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to look at all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.

We request that you give this application every consideration and are confident you will share our support and enthusiasm for thls important proposal and the organizations and activities it represents.

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March 19, 2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 13' Floor Oakland, CA 94612-2530

RE: Support of Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the California Coastal Conservancy, Urban Waterfronts Program - Preserve and Promote Commercial Fisheries

Dear Ms. Ruddock:

We are writing to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in our region by developing and improving facilities that will support operational and other needs of the commercial fishermen in a manner that provides environmental stewardship and commercial benefit to the region. This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Diego Bay.

The formation of the Fishermen's Working Group Steering Committee, and the initial steps it has taken toward revitalizing the commercial fishing industry and use of our urban waterfront, is an outstanding example of community and local government partners coming together to meet the needs of our commercial fishermen. The redevelopment of Driscoll's commercial fishing complex and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commercial fishing facilities will improve operational function, safety, and security and provide environmental enhancements at both locations. Increased public access, including a promenade connecting to adjacent leaseholds, will be part of the Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. We are pleased to learn that the first steps in this process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to look at all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.

We request that you give this application every consideration and are confident you will share our support and enthusiasm for this important proposal and the organizations and activities it represents.

Sincerely,

Lee Wilson, Vice President ~ o h n Pasha, General Manager Northrop Grumman Continental Maritime Pasha Automotive Services Co-Chair, Working Waterfront Group Co-Chair, Working Waterfront Group


ASSOCIATED OFFICES SEATTLE JUNEAU

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March 19,2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 1 3" Floor Oakland CA 946 12-253 0

Re: Sup~ort for the Port of San Dieao' Grant Proeosal to the Coastal Conservancv - Urban Waterfronts Program - Preserve and Promote Commercial Fisheries

Dear Ms. Ruddock

I am writing this letter on behalf of two of my clients, the Western Fishboat Owners Association and the American Tunaboat Association, to express these organizations strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor, where they are located, and at Driscoll's Wharf which is also located on San Diego Bay. As we understand it, the proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in San Diego by developing and improving facilities that wi 11 support operational and other needs of commercial fishermen in a manner which provides environmental and commercial benefit to the region.

The formation of the Fishermen's Working Group Steering Committee and the initial steps we are told it has taken toward revitalizing the commercial fishing and use of our urban waterfkont, is an outstanding example of community and local govemment partners coming together to meet the needs of our commercial fishermen. The improvement and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commercial fishing facilities will improve the operational safety and security, as well as provide environmental enhancements at both locations.

Given the fact that the American Tunaboat Association's headquarters


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has been located at Tuna Harbor for many years, and that the Western Fishboat Owners' Association's members fkequently utilize the meeting rooms at One Tuna Lane, as well as the facilities at Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf, we are pleased to learn that the frrst step in this process will be to complete a .

comprehensive site plan. Both organizations request that you give this application carehl

consideration and we are confident you will come to share our enthusiasm for this important proposal and the organizations and activities it represents.


CHESAPEAKE FISH CO. "SERVING THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY SINCE 191 5" - C

535 HARBOR LANE SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92101-5899

Accounting (61 9) 238-061 1 Fax (61 9) 238-0566 Purchasing (61 9) 238-01 40 Fax 237-1 753 Sales (61 9) 238-0526 Fax 238-5592

March 14,2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 1 3 ~ Floor Oakland, CA 9461 22530

RE: Support of Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the CA Coastal Conservancy, Urban Waterfronts Program - Preserve and Promote Commercial Fisheries

Dear Ms. Ruddock:

We are writing to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in our region by developing and improving facilities that will support operational and other needs of the commercial fishermen in a manner that provides environmental and commercial benefit to the region. This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Diego Bay.



President, ~ h e s a ~ e a k Fish Co., Inc "\ IMPORTER/PRODUCER/DISTRIBUTOR OF FRESH AND FROZEN SEAFOODS


March 12, 2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 1 3' Floor Oakland, CA 8461 22530

RE: Support of Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the CA Coastal Consewancy, Urban Waterfronts Program - Presenre and Promote Commercfal Fisherles

Dear Ma. Ruddock:

We are wrlting to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to Improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscollls Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in our region by developing and improving facilities that will support operational and other needs of the commercial fishermen in a manner that provides environmental stewardship and commercial benefit to the region, This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Dlego Bay.

The formation of the Fishermen's Working Group Steering Committee, and the Initial steps it has taken toward revitalizing the commercial fishing Industry and use of our urban \~aterfront, is an outstanding example of community and local government partners coming together to meet the needs of our commercial fishermen. The redevelopment of Driscoll's comrnerclal fishlng complex and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commerclal fishing facilities will improve operational function, safety, and security and provide environmental enhancements at both locations, Increased public access, including a promenade connecting to ad]acent leaseholds, will be part of the Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. We are pleased to learn that the first steps In thls process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to look at all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.

We request that you give this application every consideration and are confident you will sham our support and enthusiasm for thls important proposal and the organizations and activities it repnsents.


SAN DIEGO WATERMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 1 3'h Floor Oakland, CA 9461 2-2530


Dear Ms. Ruddock:

We are writing to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at Driscoll's Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in the San Diego region by preserving working harbors through investments in infrastructure This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Diego Bay.

.This project is an example of the community and local government partners coming together to meet the needs of commercial fishermen. The redevelopment of Driscoll's commercial fishing complex will improve operational function, safety, and security and provide environmental enhancements .Increased public access, including a promenade connecting to adjacent leaseholds, will be part of the Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. We are pleased to learn that the first steps in this process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to look at all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.

We encourage the State Coastal Conservancy and the Port of San Diego to fund the fishing harbor development. This presents a timely opportunity to show that the modernization and upgrading of the infrastructure and facilities for the supply, offloading, transporting and marketing of fish at the Driscoll's Wharf site is a desirable and profitable scenario for the Port of San Diego.

Best regards,

Peter Halmay (Secretary)

11103 HIGHWAY 67 LAKESIDE, CA 92040


March 14,2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 13" Floor Oakland, CA 946 122530

RE: Support of Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the CA Coastal Conservancy, Urban Waterfronts Program - Preserve and ~romote'~ommercial Fisheries

Dear Ms. Ruddock:




Sincerely, &@


March 14,2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 13& Floor Oakland, CA 946 122530


Dear Ms. Ruddock:


The formation of the Fishermen's Working Group Steering Committee, and the initial steps it has taken toward revitalizing the commercial fishing industry and use of our urban waterfiont, is an outstanding example of community and local government partners coming together to meet the needs of our commercial fishermen. The redevelopment of Driscoll's commercial fishing complex and enhancement of Tuna Harbor's commercial fishing facilities will improve operational function, safety, and security and provide environmental enhancements at both locations. Increased public access, including a promenade connecting to adjacent leaseholds, will be part of the Driscoll's Wharf revitalization. We are pleased to learn that the first steps in this process will be to complete a comprehensive site plan to look at all aspects of the Driscoll's Wharf redevelopment.


Sincerely, zar &Q&/b€driv4~


March 14,2007

Ms. Deborah Ruddock Legislative Affairs Coordinator California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, 13" Floor Oakland, CA 946122530


Dear Ms. Ruddock:





March &, 2007

HARBOR MARINE SUPPLIES . 1502 INDIA STREET

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (61 9) 234-9936

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Dear Ms. Ruddock:

We are writing to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna Harbor and Driscoll's Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of commercial fisheries in our region by developing and improving facilities that will support operational and other needs of the commercial fishermen. This project also includes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Diego Bay.



Sincerely,


March ,2007 C

RE: Support of Port of San Diego's Grant Proposal to the CA Coastal Consenrancy, Urban Waterfronts Program - Preserve and Promote Commercial Fisheries

Oear Ms. Ruddock: .

We are writing to express our strong support for the Port of San Diego's proposal to improve the commercial fishing facilities at both Tuna H a r b and Driscdl's Wharf located on San Diego Bay. The proposal seeks financial support to preserve and encourage the economic viability of comm.ercial fisheries in our region by developing and improving facilities that will support operational and other needs of the commercial fishermen. This project also indudes expanding opportunities for increased visitor access on San Diego Bay.


We request that you give this application every consideration and are confident you will share our support and enthusiasm for this important proposal and the organizations and activities it represenw , ,

Sincerely,

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2040 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA. 92 10 1 PHONE 6 19-29 1-6443 FAX 6 19-29 1-2365

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CALIFORNIA LOBSTER & TRAP FISHERMEN'S ASSOCIATION

March 16, 2007

California State Coastal Conservancy 1330 Broadway, Suite 11 00 Oakland, CA 94612

29955 ROBBIE LANE

VISTA, CA 92084

(760) 631 -7438

Re: Support for Application for Grant by the Unified Port of San Diego ("Port") to Finance a Feasibility Study for the Driscoll's Wharf Commercial Fishing Facility ("Driscoll's Wharf') and specific improvements to the Tuna Harbor Commercial Fishing Facility ("Tuna Harbor")

Sirs:

Our support for the above Application is based largely on involvement with a temporary association called the "Fishermen's Working Group." It is composed of individuals who represent entities whose membership include San Diego commercial fishermen who operate their vessels from Driscoll's Wharf Commercial Fishing Facility (Driscoll's Wharf') and Tuna Harbor Commercial Fishing Facility ("Tuna Harbor"). These are the only facilities in San Diego Bay that are primarily reserved for commercial fishermen. We have some members who operate their lobster/shrimp/crab/live market fish vessels from Driscoll's Wharf and others who operate from Tuna Harbor.

The Fishermen's Working Group was created to assist Port officials in developing an economically viable Driscoll's Wharf and in improving certain sites at Tuna Harbor. Peter Halmay was selected by commercial fishermen tenants at Driscoll Wharf, to represent them at meetings involving the Port, and Scott Breidenthal was selected to represent the fishermen tenants at Tuna Harbor. Both Peter and Scott are active commercial fishermen and vessel owners engaged in the sea urchin fishery. Alternates attend the meetings with the Port when Peter and/or Scott are absent. In addition, one or two individuals have accompanied Peter andlor Scott at a meeting.

A meeting with representatives of the Conservancy (Neal Fishman and Rebecca Pollock), was held at the offices of the Port on November 14, 2007. At this meeting, the Port presented estimates on the construction costs of making improvements at Driscoll's Wharf Commercial Fishing Facility. We are informed that the results of this meeting may have initiated thoughts of a feasibility study. On Thursday, February 22, 2007, the Fishermen's Working Group and Port officials met with Ms. Deborah Ruddock, Legislative Affairs Coordinator, California State Coastal Conservancy ("Conservancy"). On March 7, 2007, the


Group met with Port officials to collect information and views on why there exists a need for grant funds from the Conservancy. The following represents our views concerning Driscoll's Wharf:

Driscoll's Wharf is ideal for fishermen operating small fishing vessels. It is located a short distance from the entrance of the harbor. Also, abundant lobster and sea urchin resources are nearby this entrance. During the summer months, Albacore tuna and Bluefin tuna are migrating northward, just a few hours away from Driscoll's Wharf. Necessarily, travel costs are much reduced for many the tenant fishermen at Driscoll's. This is why many lobster and trap fishermen and sea urchin fishermen favor Driscoll's Wharf over that of Tuna Harbor. It is argued that some locations in Mission Bay are more ideal than that of Driscoll's Wharf. However, &I of the facilities in Mission Bay are reserved for recreational uses, none for commercial fisheries. Mission Bay is managed by the City of San Diego, Parks and Recreation.

We believe that the existing constraints and usage on the Driscoll Wharf require careful study for a variety of reasons. It is in a location bounded on the east by a facility owned by the U.S. Navy. The site is not suitable or large enough for a shipyard and related uses. Across and along the inner bay to the west and north of Driscoll's Wharf, numerous competitive shipyards already exist. Importantly, the Driscoll Wharf site has a large and secure area for the storage of commercial fishing gear and nets; a net and gear storage area is not available at Tuna Harbor.

A non-commercial fisheries development at Driscoll's Wharf requiring the removal of current usage would result in a substantial reduction of tidelands presently allocated by the Port to promote commercial fisheries in San Diego Bay. We also believe that a mixed-use development (recreational and commercial) at Driscoll's Wharf would also substantially reduce what is presently provided to commercial fishermen in San Diego Bay. We have seen proposals by developers of a mixed usage type for this area that required fewer slips, elimination or reduced gear storage area, etc., for commercial fishermen so that more revenue per square foot from non-commercial fishing uses could be generated, e.g. an area that would provide services for "super large" yachts and their crews, a shore side facility to store small pleasure craft and their gear, and other facilities for tenants that exclusively service owners of recreational craft.

We believe it wise and prudent for the Conservancy to promote commercial fisheries in San Diego Bay by financing a feasibility study that will assist the development of Driscoll's Wharf and the improvement of Tuna Harbor.


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