Approval of Land Exchange Breathes New Life into the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

Tuesday, 02 February 2010
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Board of Port Commissioners adopted a resolution on February 2, 2010, approving a land exchange between the Port and North C.V. Waterfront L.P., also known as Pacifica. The land exchange is the first step in the redevelopment of the Chula Vista bayfront, which will include a balance of jobs, environmental buffers, housing and recreation.

The land exchange will swap 97 acres owned by Pacifica Holdings, which are located near an environmentally sensitive area, with 35 acres closer to the harbor of Chula Vista. Doing so would keep development away from the National Wildlife Refuge and the Chula Vista Nature Center, and move it to the more active harbor area. Moving development to this area would also be more economically feasible.

Transmission Towers Coming Down On Chula Vista Bay Front

Thursday, 19 November 2009

San Diego Gas & Electric has begun removing 23 lattice steel transmission towers that supported the South Bay Power Plant, located on the waterfront of San Diego Bay in Chula Vista. 

The removal of the towers, which began on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, signifies the beginning of the end for the South Bay Power Plant, which is operated by Houston-based Dynegy Inc.  Dynegy plans on taking two of the plant’s power units offline January 1, 2010. The plant is designated as a “must run” facility by the California Independent System Operator (Cal Iso), which manages the state's power supply. It is anticipated that the designation may be removed in 2010. 

Once the “must run” designation is removed, Dynegy will take the remaining two power units offline, which would allow the plant to be decommissioned.  

Port Disappointed in Gaylord's Withdrawal From Project

Monday, 17 November 2008
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-7206 (619) 341-5684

The Port of San Diego said today it is disappointed by Gaylord Entertainment's decision to end its plans for a $1 billion hotel and convention center on the Chula Vista bay front.

Public Review Period for Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report Extended

Monday, 07 July 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The public review period for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and Port Master Plan Amendment revised Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been extended an additional 30 days. The extended public review period will conclude at 5 p.m. on August 7, 2008.

Written comments stating specific environmental concerns with the revised Draft EIR will be accepted until this time and should be addressed to: San Diego Unified Port District, Land Use Planning Department, P.O. Box 120488, San Diego, CA 92112-0488.

Port Completes Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report for Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan

Friday, 23 May 2008
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-6222 or Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Port of San Diego has updated the Draft Environmental Impact Report that focuses on a master plan which will transform the Chula Vista bay front with a convention center, new hotels, condominiums, parks, and provide better access to the waterfront.

The 10,069-page report analyzes the possible environmental effects the 556-acre project will have on such areas as traffic, aesthetics, biological resources, water and air quality, noise, and other factors.

• Notice of Recirculation and Availability (47.2 kB)
• Environmental Impact Report - Revised Draft

• CVBMP Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report- Executive Summary (4.24 MB)