on december 11, 1935 negotiations between the city of san diego and the u.s. government were concluded which provided of tideland for the construction of a coast guard air station adjacent to lindbergh field, the municipal airport. this project had the strong support of many people and agencies, and particularly the harbor commission and department of san diego and the chamber of commerce. the area for this station was deeded to the coast guard at no cost, after approval by citizens of san diego, at a municipal election held in april 1935.