Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 AT 10:00 AM
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Lucille Roybal-Allard, President
John A. Pérez, Vice President
Yolanda M. De La Torre
Edward R. Renwick
I. Lee Williams
ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of the Minutes
- Regular Meeting of April 10, 2025
C. Executive Director Remarks
D. Comment from the Public on Non-Agenda Items
E. Report from the Neighborhood Council Representatives – An opportunity for Neighborhood Council representatives to provide remarks on Neighborhood Council Resolutions or Community Impact Statements filed with the City Clerk which relate to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda for the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
F. Reports of the Commissioners
G. Board Committee Reports
- None
H. Presentation
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
- None
J. Special Order of the Day - Level II Non-Appealable Coastal Development Permit
Public Hearing
1(a) ISSUANCE OF A LEVEL II NON-APPEALABLE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (NO. 25-02) TO TRAPAC LLC TO ADD ONE SHIP-TO-SHORE CRANE AT THE BERTHS 136-147 CONTAINER TERMINAL
Pursuant to the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended and the Port of Los Angeles’ certified Port Master Plan, notice is hereby given to all interested persons and organizations that the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comments prior to considering the following for a Coastal Development Permit.
Planning and Strategy
Summary: Staff requests that the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) approve a Level II non-appealable Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 25-02 to TraPac, LLC (TraPac) to add one electric ship-to-shore crane at the Berths 136-147 container terminal. The new crane would be the 11th ship-to-shore crane at the terminal and would be labeled Crane No. 11. Crane No. 11 has a maximum lift height of 124.7 feet and a stowage height of approximately 288 feet. TraPac will be financially responsible for payment of expenses related to acquiring and placing Crane No. 11.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) hold a public hearing for the proposed Coastal Development Permit No. 25-02, a Level II non-appealable permit; (2) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action has been previously evaluated pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (3) find that the proposed project conforms with the Port of Los Angeles certified Port Master Plan; (4) upon closure of the public hearing, resolve to approve the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. 25-02, consistent with the project description listed on Application for Port Permit No. 250317-044, and designate the Director of Planning and Strategy to execute and issue said permit on behalf of the Executive Director; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
K. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (2 – 5)
Construction
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3680 to change the name of the Consultant from Anser Advisory Management, LLC, to Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC. This transaction is not a transfer or change in a contracting entity but solely a name change. All other terms of the agreement will remain the same. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will continue to be financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under Agreement No. 19-3680.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the Third Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3680, changing the name of the consultant from Anser Advisory Management, LLC, to Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest said Amendment for and on behalf of the Board; (4) authorize and direct the Board Secretary to forward the Amendment to the City Council for its approval pursuant to Section 373 of the City Charter; and (5) adopt Resolution No.___________.
Construction & Maintenance
Summary: Staff requests approval of Contract No. 40069 (Contract) with Quality Fence Co., Inc. (Quality Fence) of Paramount, California for chain link fencing and gates, furnished and installed. The proposed Contract would be for a one-year term with two one-year renewal options. The amount of this Contract shall not exceed $300,000 annually, or a total of $900,000 for the duration of the three-year Contract if all options are exercised. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will be financially responsible for the payment of costs incurred under the proposed Contract.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Classes 1(12) and 3(6) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) find that in accordance with Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, work under the subject contract can be performed feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; (3) approve Contract No. 40069 with Quality Fence in the amount of $300,000 for the purchase of chain link fencing and gates, furnished and installed, for a period of one year, with two one-year renewal options in the same amount annually for a total compensation amount not to exceed $900,000 if the renewal options are exercised and authorized by the Executive Director or his/her designee; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Contract No. 40069 for and on behalf of the Board; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Community Relations
Summary: Staff requests approval of a three-year Agreement with Harbor Breeze Corp. (Harbor Breeze) to provide boat tours for both the Harbor Department’s student/youth programs and the as-needed programs for business-related and occasional community tours. The annual authority for the Agreement is up to $225,000 with a total not-to-exceed amount of $675,000 for the entire duration of the Agreement. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) is responsible for payment of expenses incurred under the proposed Agreement.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) find that in accordance with the City Charter Section 1022, the Harbor Department does not own the required equipment and that the contractor will provide the vessels, as well as the crew; (3) approve the Agreement for a term of three years for a total not-to-exceed amount of $675,000; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of Revocable Permit (RP) No. 24-14 with non-profit San Pedro Property Owners Alliance (SPPOA) for the use of City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) property consisting of 3,360 square feet (s.f.) of parking lot space located at Berth 53 on Dave Arian Way, in San Pedro. SPPOA will utilize the site for San Pedro Trolley parking and to house two containers to store materials such as signs and decorations that are used for SPPOA events in downtown San Pedro and along the LA Waterfront. SPPOA assists in hosting several free events for local residents and visitors throughout the year, such as farmer’s markets and first Thursday ArtWalks. The trolleys serve as a local attraction and transports visitors around the LA Waterfront and downtown San Pedro. The current market value of the 3,360 s.f. premises is estimated at $1,400.00 per month ($16,800.00 per year) based on a land value of $50.00 per s.f. with a 10 percent rate of return. SPPOA will be financially responsible for all costs, including maintenance of the storage container and premises. Given the greater benefits received by the Harbor Department from the events and services provided by SPPOA, which are aligned with visitor attraction objectives for the LA Waterfront, staff requests to waive monthly rent. Pursuant to the Harbor Department’s Leasing Policy, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) is required to approve the no rent RP.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article III Classes 1(14) and 3(6) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve Revocable Permit No. 24-14 with San Pedro Property Owners Alliance; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Revocable Permit No. 24-14; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Regular Items (6 & 7)
Construction
Summary: Staff requests for the approval of an award of a contract (Contract) to Manson Construction Co. (Manson), to construct the Berths 238-239 Marine Oil Terminal Improvements (Project). The Project consists of the construction of a new loading/unloading platform, access ramp, two berthing dolphins, four landside mooring dolphins, catwalks, and installation of a new fender system at Berth 238 conforming to the requirements of the Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS). The Project also includes maintenance dredging at Berths 167-169. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Manson Construction Co. located at 340 Golden Shore, Suite 310, Long Beach, California. The Contract amount of $27,414,900 plus a 10% contingency, is $30,156,390, and the Contract duration is 600 calendar days. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will be financially responsible for payment of $7,500,000 for the work at Berths 238-239. The remainder of the cost for the work at Berths 238-239 will be reimbursed to the Harbor Department by PBF Energy Western Region LLC (PBF), the tenant at Berths 238-239. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for payment of expenses for the work at Berths 167-169 and for payment of $7,500,000 for the work at Berths 238-239. This project has no grant funding.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action has been previously evaluated pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(i) and is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA under Article III Class 4(15) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) find that, in accordance with the Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, work under the subject Contract can be performed more feasibly by an independent contractor rather than by City employees; (3) award and approve, Specification No. 2792A for Item Nos. 1 through 45 of the Bid Proposal Line Items to Manson for a total amount of $30,156,390 including a 10% contingency, and a total term of 600 calendar days; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to this Contract for and on behalf of the Board; (5) delegate and authorize the Executive Director to adjust the final bid quantities and accept the construction Contract upon its completion in accordance with City Charter Section 655 (g); and (6) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of the proposed Agreements with Anchor QEA, Inc. (Anchor); Merkel & Associates, Inc. (Merkel & Associates); Moffatt & Nichol; NV5, Inc (NV5); Pi Environmental, LLC (Pi Environmental); and WSP USA Inc. (WSP USA) to provide the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) technical support for water and sediment quality programs, biological resources management and regulatory program development and compliance. This action will authorize six as-needed Agreements, each for a three-year term, with a combined total not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for payments under the proposed Agreements.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Class 6(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) find that in accordance with the City Charter Section 1022, work under the subject Agreements can be performed more feasibly by independent consultants rather than by City employees; (3) approve the Agreement with Anchor QEA, Inc., for a term of three years for the total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000; (4) approve the Agreement with Merkel & Associates, Inc. for a term of three years for the total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; (5) approve the Agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for a term of three years for the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,000; (6) approve the Agreement with NV5, Inc. for a term of three years for the total not-to-exceed amount of $750,000; (7) approve the Agreement with Pi Environmental, LLC for a term of three years for the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,000; (8) approve the Agreement with WSP USA Inc. for a term of three years for the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,000; (9) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Agreements for and on behalf of the Board; and (10) adopt Resolution No.____________.
L. Closed Session
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS070017
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Natural Resources Defense Council, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2021-00023385-CU-TT-CTL
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATE LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9: (one case)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(2) of Section 54956.9:
(one case)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATE LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(4) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9: (one case)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Inc. v. Port of Long Beach; Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners; Port of Los Angeles; Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners; et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP00712
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Trapac, LLC:
Property: 630 West Harry Bridges Blvd., Wilmington
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Cameron Thorpe
Negotiating Parties: City and Trapac, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Permit 999 with China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.:
Property: Berths 100-103, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Xu FeiPan
Negotiating Parties: City and China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
9. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Fenix Marine Services, Ltd.:
Property: 614 Terminal Way, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Steven Trombley
Negotiating Parties: City and Fenix Marine Services, Ltd.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
10. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to So. Cal. Ship Services, LLC:
Property: 971 S. Seaside Avenue, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Jeremiah Macauly
Negotiating Parties: City and So. Cal. Ship Services, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
M. Adjournment