Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 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
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of the Minutes
- Special Meeting of July 17, 2025
- Special Meeting of July 31, 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
- Los Angeles Port Police / DHS Update
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 - 6)
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Third Temporary Order to amend the Port of Los Angeles (Port) Tariff No. 4 (Tariff No. 4), establishing Section 25 - “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; Item Nos. 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges” (Tariff Amendment). The proposed Tariff Amendment will authorize the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) to pass through charges for ocean-going vessel (OGV) emission control services through to vessel operators or their designated agents plus a $1,800 per call service charge. To comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) At Berth Regulation requirements, the Harbor Department has contracted with a CARB-approved emission control system (CAECS) service provider to treat emissions for OGVs while at berth. The Tariff Amendment will allow the Harbor Department to invoice the vessel operators or their agents who use the Harbor Department’s contract for this service. The $1,800 per-call service charge will be assessed to cover the Harbor Department administrative costs and system upgrades for invoicing the new service. Changes in the Tariff require Los Angeles City Council (City Council) approval. City Council has not approved the Permanent Order and Ordinance. The second Temporary order will expire August 29, 2025; therefore, a Third Temporary Order is proposed to allow additional time for the Permanent Order to be considered by the City Council. This Third Temporary Order, if approved, will be effective August 30, 2025, and will expire 90 days after the effective date or upon execution of the Permanent Order by the City Council, whichever occurs first.
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 Class 1(31) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25 – “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; Item Nos 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges,” subject to the California Association of Port Authorities review and approval, and authorize the Executive Director to work with the California Association of Port Authorities to secure this approval or proceed to take independent action in accordance with the California Association of Port Authorities’ procedure; (3) adopt Third Temporary Order No. _________ with an effective date of August 30, 2025, to amend the Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, to establish Section 25 - “Emissions Control Strategy Charges,” Item Nos 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; (4) authorize the Board Secretary to execute the Third Temporary Order by the Board of Harbor Commissioners and cause the same to be published once in a newspaper printed and published in the City of Los Angeles, to take effect August 30, 2025, prior to adoption by Ordinance for a period not-to-exceed 90 days pursuant to City Charter Sections 652(e) and 653(b); and (5) adopt Resolution No. __________.
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 708 (Permit 708) with Kinder Morgan Tank Storage Terminals, LLC (Kinder Morgan). Approval of the proposed Fourth Amendment will allow continued operation of the existing marine oil terminal at Berths 118-119 until no later than April 13, 2029. Upon the earlier of 12 months of ceasing operations or April 12, 2030, Kinder Morgan must restore and surrender the Berth 118-119 site to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department). Kinder Morgan and staff are currently evaluating relocating Kinder Morgan operations to Berth 131. Such relocation is necessary as Berth 118-119 has become non-compliant with new Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) as administered by the California State Lands Commission (CSLC). The CSLC has formally authorized Kinder Morgan to continue operating at the non-compliant Berths 118-119 through the earlier of: 1) December 31, 2028, or 2) when the relocation to a new MOTEMS compliant Berth 131 wharf occurs. CSLC may authorize further extensions should relocation to Berth 131 be delayed. It is worth noting, Kinder Morgan is making steady progress with its efforts to build the new MOTEMS compliant wharf at Berth 131. Regardless of whether Kinder Morgan relocates to Berth 131, Kinder Morgan will be required to cease operations at Berths 118-119 by April 13, 2029, and begin remediation efforts. All maintenance and repair costs associated with the terminal and wharf at Berths 118-119, including all costs for MOTEMS compliance, will be borne by Kinder Morgan during the term of Permit No. 708. A new permit will be issued to address Kinder Morgan’s future use and occupancy at Berth 131.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 708 with Kinder Morgan Tank Storage Terminals, LLC; (3) direct the Board Secretary to transmit the Fourth Amendment to the City Council for approval pursuant to Section 606 of the City Charter; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 708 with Kinder Morgan Tank Storage Terminals, LLC upon approval by City Council; and (5) adopt Resolution No. _____________________.
Human Resources
Summary: Staff requests approval of an Agreement with Empathia Pacific, Inc. (Empathia), located in Agoura Hills, California, to provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to City of Los Angeles, Harbor Department (Harbor Department) employees. On July 28, 2022, Agreement No. 22-9876 for EAP services was approved for three years in the amount of $120,000 expiring on August 10, 2025. The new proposed Agreement will also be for a period of three years and an amount not to exceed $120,000. The recommendation to select Empathia was based on the Request for Proposals (RFP) conducted by the Harbor Department in April 2025. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for the payment of EAP services under the new 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 services required can be performed more feasibly by an outside contractor than by City employees; (3) approve the Agreement with Empathia for EAP services in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for a total term of three years; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No. _______________.
Human Resources
Summary: Staff requests approval of the technical amendment to Resolution No. 25-10563. On June 12, 2025, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) adopted Resolution No. 25-10563, approving a merit pay increase to the salary of Executive Director Eugene D. Seroka. The proposed amended resolution provides for a base wage increase, rather than a merit pay increase, and conforms with the technical requirements of Charter Sections 508 and 604 and the guidelines for general manager salary adjustments promulgated by the Director of the Office of Administrative and Research Services (known as the City Administrative Officer). The Harbor Department is financially responsible for payments of expenses under the amended resolutions.
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 amended Resolution No. 25-10563 to conform with the technical requirements and guidelines for general manager salary adjustments; and (3) adopt Resolution No. _______________.
Construction & Maintenance
Summary: Staff requests approval of Bid No. F-1247 (Contract) with Herc Rentals Inc. (Herc) located in Bonita Springs, Florida for construction equipment and heavy truck rentals. The proposed Contract would be for a one-year term with two one-year renewal options and would utilize an existing national cooperative agreement for such services between the City of Charlotte, North Carolina and Herc. The proposed Contract provides for the rental of a variety of construction equipment and trucks required for both maintenance and construction projects throughout the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department). The amount of the proposed Contract shall not exceed $400,000 for the initial year. If the two renewal options are exercised, up to $600,000 will be authorized for the second year and up to $300,000 for the third year. The total contract amount would not exceed $1,300,000 for the duration of the three-year contract. The 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 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 of Los Angeles Administrative Code Division 10, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 10.15 (a)(8), the Harbor Department may enter into a Contract with Herc utilizing a current agreement for such services with the City of Charlotte, North Carolina through their Contract No. 2019000318, a cooperative purchase agreement; (3) approve Bid No. F-1247 with Herc for the rental of construction equipment and trucks for a period of one year, with two one-year renewal options with $400,000 for the initial year, $600,000 for the second year, and $300,000 for the third year for a total compensation amount not to exceed $1,300,000 if all renewal options are exercised by the Executive Director or his/her designee; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Bid No. F-1247 for and on behalf of the Board; and (5) adopt Resolution No. __________________ .
Construction & Maintenance
Summary: Staff requests approval of Contract No. 40070 with United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. (URE) of Walnut, California in order to remove two (2) rooftop gantry cranes at the Los Angeles World Cruise Center Berth 93 Passenger Terminal in the amount of $504,728. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will be financially responsible for the payment of expenses 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 Class 1(1) and 1(11) 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 more feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; (3) approve Contract No. 40070 with URE for the gantry crane removal at Berth 93 passenger terminal in the amount of $504,728; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Contract No. 40070 for and on behalf of the Board; and (5) adopt Resolution No. __________________ .
Regular Items (7 & 8)
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests adoption of the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed Navy Way and Seaside Avenue Interchange Improvements Project (Project) along with comments and responses to comments, and approval of the Project as described in the Final IS/MND. The proposed Project augments an existing partial interchange at the intersection of Navy Way and Seaside Avenue on Terminal Island, and entails the following core elements: a) removal of the existing traffic signal; b) new eastbound, two-lane collector-distributor road between Ferry Street interchange eastbound on-ramp and Pier S Avenue interchange eastbound off-ramp, with an on-ramp from the collector-distributor road to Ocean Boulevard mainline; c) new two-phase traffic signal at intersection of Navy Way/new collector-distributor road; d) new westbound auxiliary lane between Pier S Avenue and Navy Way; e) widening of existing westbound underpass off-ramp at Navy Way to create a fifth leg at the Navy Way and Terminal Way intersection; and f) Terminal Way and Navy Way intersection signal and lane modifications. Staff will seek Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) approval for any construction contract and will request funds to be budgeted for construction efforts under a separate future Board action. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) is financially responsible for payment of the costs associated with the preparation of the Final IS/MND.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that, pursuant to the State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA) Section 15074, the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Navy Way and Seaside Avenue Interchange Improvements Project, (a) has been completed in compliance with the State CEQA Guidelines and the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (b) was presented to the Board for review and was reviewed and considered by the Board prior to approving the Project; and (c) reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department as the Lead Agency; (2) find that, based on the whole record before it, including (a) the information contained in this report and (b) the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Navy Way and Seaside Avenue Interchange Improvements Project, with mitigation incorporated, would not have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080 and State California Environmental Quality Guidelines Section 15070; (3) find that all information added to the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration after the public review period, but before adoption, merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications, and that recirculation is not necessary; (4) adopt the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; (5) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074; (6) approve the Navy Way and Seaside Avenue Interchange Improvements Project; (7) authorize the Environmental Management Division to file the Notice of Determination with the Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse and the Los Angeles County Clerk; and (8) adopt Resolution No. ______________.
Cargo & Industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of Revocable License No. 2025-14 (Revocable License) with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for temporary use of City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) property underneath, and in the vicinity of, the Vincent Thomas Bridge for parking, laydown, crane access and work area in conjunction with the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project (Project). Under the proposed Revocable License, no rent would be charged to Caltrans for use of such property due to the Project’s benefit to the general public, the Harbor Department and its tenants.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that since the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2023040301), there have been (1) no substantial changes to the Project which would require major revisions of the Final Environmental Impact Report; (2) no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the Project is being undertaken which would require major revision in the Final EIR; and (3) no new information has become available which was not known or could have been known at the time the Final EIR was certified as complete; (2) adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; (3) adopt the mitigation measures contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; (4) authorize the Environmental Management Division to file the Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk and State Clearinghouse; (5) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action has been previously assessed in the Final EIR for the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2023040301) by California Department of Transportation – District 7 on October 24, 2024 under Article II Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; (6) approve Revocable License No. 2025-14 with the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans); (7) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Revocable License 2025-14 upon approval by the Board; and (8) adopt Resolution No. __________________.
K. Closed Session
1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
(Government Code Section 54957)
Consultation with: Chief Thomas Gazsi, Port Police
2. 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)
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 – 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)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Jose Villa v. Port of Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24LBCV02847
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9: (one case)
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to AltaSea at The Port of Los Angeles:
Property: 2451 South Signal St., San Pedro
City Negotiators: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Terry Tamminen
Negotiating Parties: City and AltaSea
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 Bellwether Financial Group:
Property: Berth 44 on San Pedro Outer Harbor
City Negotiators: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Joe Ueberroth and Will Ueberroth
Negotiating Parties: City and Bellwether Financial Group
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 the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28/OCOG):
Property: Berths 46-51
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Brian Broughton
Negotiating Parties: City and LA28
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
L. Adjournment