National City City Council
March 17, 2026

1 Port of San Diego Update for
National City Council
Commissioner GilAnthony Ungab
March 17, 2026
2 Stages to Implement Balanced Plan
 Stage 1: Pepper Park Phase 1
 Stage 2: Coastal Commission approval
• Stage 3: Unlocking economic development
• Stage 4: Future expansion
PMPA = Port Master Plan Amendment
3 New Features!
• First splash pad in any Port
park along San Diego Bay.
• Pirate-themed playground
equipment
• Perched beach
• New overlook terrace
• Hillside play area
• Picnic areas
• New entry plaza
Pepper Park Ribbon Cutting
4 Tidelands Activation Programs
“A Day At The Park” Reopening Celebration – Pepper Park Saturday, April 4, 2026
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Free Food Vouchers
• Free Kids Activities
• Free Shuttle Service
• Multi-Cultural Entertainment
5 Tidelands Ave Electric Truck Hub
70 Charging Stalls; PV Canopy with Energy Storage; Trucking as a Service; Convenience Store  Skychargers LLC selected by Board of Port Commissioners following nearly 2-year public selection process
 CEQA analysis scoping process June 18 – July 21, 2025  Project Draft EIR released for Public Comment January 29 – March 16, 2026  Project EIR, Coastal Development Permit and Lease Agreement Summer 2026 No Significant Effects found
for any resource area; No
Mitigation Required
EIR Topics Analyzed:
• Air Quality
• Energy
• Hazards and
Hazardous Materials
• Noise
• Hydrology and
Water Quality
• Transportation
• Project Alternatives
6 Municipal Services Agreement Overview
• Agreement between Port and City of National City to provide Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services to non-tax-paying tidelands • Term of Agreement: July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2030
• FY 2026 reimbursement from Port: $1,474,781
• New rate proposal received from City on March 11, 2026 is currently under review by Port staff