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National City wins Coastal Commission approval; port funding secured for Pepper Park and bikeway
Summary
National City officials said the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved the city’s balance plan, enabling port-commission funding commitments for Pepper Park upgrades, bikeway matching funds and initial steps toward hotel and waterfront access projects.
The National City council heard a detailed report from Port Commissioner Gil Ungab on approvals and funding that city officials say will move waterfront redevelopment and park upgrades forward.
Ungab told the council that the Coastal Commission gave "unanimous approval of our plan," and that the port commission has authorized multiple funding packages tied to Pepper Park and regional bikeway connections. "We got that," Ungab said of his first port meeting, adding that he secured "$6,100,000 for construction and authorized $1,200,000 for contingency" for Pepper Park upgrade Phase 1.
Why it matters: council members described the Coastal Commission decision as a key permitting…
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