Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit to JLK Creative, LLC, dba Art Wheel for Operation of Bike Rental Shop at Portwood Pier Plaza

The San Diego Unified Port District is proposing to issue a Tidelands Use and Occupancy Permit to JLK Creative, LLC, doing business as Art Wheel, to continue operating a bicycle rental shop and gift shop in Suite D at Portwood Pier Plaza in Imperial Beach, California. The permit covers approximately 371 square feet of interior space and 646 square feet of joint-use area, allowing the business to maintain its current functions—including bicycle rentals, sales of bicycle accessories and repairs, and the sale of fishing gear, surf boards, beach accessories, clothing, and novelty items—without any new construction or development. The permit is intended to facilitate a transition of operations from the previous tenant and does not authorize any changes to the existing use or physical layout of the space. Any future modifications or new uses would require a separate application and review process. The permit is anticipated to have a five-year term and may be terminated by either the Port District or the permittee at any time with thirty days’ written notice. The business will operate under the existing conditions and infrastructure, and no additional development or physical alterations are permitted under this agreement. The permit is managed by the Port District’s office in California, with Davin Cox listed as the primary point of contact for planning and administrative matters, and Jeff Kirkeeng noted as the owner representative. The permit is part of a broader effort to maintain established commercial activities within the tidelands area while ensuring compliance with regulatory oversight and public land use policies.