Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 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
• ***Postponed: Retirement Recognition – Eric Caris
B. Approval of the Minutes
•Regular Meeting of November 20, 2025
•Special Meeting of December 4, 2025
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
H. Presentation
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 – 14)
Accounting
Summary: Staff requests approval of a sole source contract with Accenture LLP (Accenture) for Workday Extended Support (Contract). The proposed Contract will facilitate the continued optimization and adoption of the new Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) system for the City of Los Angeles (City) Harbor Department (Harbor Department). The Harbor Department is already using one full-time Accenture consultant to work on a backlog of existing and anticipated Workday issues. This consultant has been onsite with the Harbor Department since January 2024, providing support leading up to, and following, the Workday go-live date. This consultant was provided to the Harbor Department through the City’s HRP Workday project. The extended phase of the City’s Workday project has ended. However, the Harbor Department continues to need support services to resolve a backlog of existing and anticipated Workday issues. As such, staff recommends a contract with Accenture to continue using the full-time Accenture consultant and add a part-time consultant. The Contract is for a one-year term with a not-to-exceed amount of $816,000. The 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 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 Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, work under the subject agreement can be performed more feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees; 3) award and approve the one-year Contract with Accenture LLP for Workday consultant support services for the support and resolution of Workday issues in the amount of $816,000 including applicable taxes; 4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Contract for and on behalf of the Board; and 5) adopt Resolution No. ____________ .
Cargo Marketing
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Bee Imagine LLC (Bee Imagine), to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site 79, located at 230 West Rosecrans Avenue, Gardena, CA 90248. This is a 1.33-acre site with a warehouse and office space located approximately 13 miles from the Port of Los Angeles (Port). Bee Imagine will operate its facility under FTZ procedures as a multi-usage site. The proposed Agreement is for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options. If the proposed Agreement is approved, the Harbor Department will receive $7,750 annually from Bee Imagine (per FTZ Tariff No. 2).
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 proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement between the Harbor Department and Bee Imagine; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement; and 4) adopt Resolution No. _________.
Cargo Marketing
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Brink’s Global Services USA, Inc. (Brink’s), to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site 73, located at 1821 South Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA. This is a 0.18-acre site with a warehouse and office space located approximately 26 miles from the Port of Los Angeles (Port). Brink’s will operate its facility under FTZ procedures as a single-usage site. The proposed Agreement is for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options. If the proposed Agreement is approved, the Harbor Department will receive $10,000 annually from Brink’s (per FTZ Tariff No. 2).
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 proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement between the Harbor Department and Brink’s; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement; and 4) adopt Resolution No. _________.
Executive Office
Community Relations
Summary: Staff requests approval of three agreements with Chris Valle Photography, Inc., Nick Souza Photography Inc., and Anastasios Papadakis dba Taso Papadakis Photography for on-call professional photography services for events and other matters involving the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department). Total spending authority under the three proposed agreements will not exceed $75,000 in aggregate over a three-year term. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under the proposed agreements.
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 three agreements for a term of three years each and an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $75,000; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the agreements for and on behalf of the Board; and 4) adopt Resolution No. _______.
Construction
Summary: Staff requests approval of Change Order No. 01 Revision 2 (CO01R2) and Change Order No. 03 (CO03) to Contract No. 2325 (Contract) for the Harbor Administrative Building Board Hearing Room and Executive Session Room Remodel (Project) with R. J. Daum Construction Company (Contractor), each with the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000. CO01R2 authorizes additional funding to compensate the Contractor for removing portions of the existing Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system in the Board Room and Executive Session Room in conflict with the new improvements and install new HVAC system components. CO01R2 also authorizes structural and architectural changes to the scope of work in the Contract necessary to address conflicts with existing conditions and satisfy Department needs. Additionally, CO03 authorizes the Contractor to upgrade the lighting system in the Board Hearing Room and Executive Session Room. Staff also requests approval of an increase in Contract contingency from 10% to 20%. The Contract was approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on July 25, 2024, in the amount of $3,328,284 plus a 10% contingency in the amount of $332,828.40, for a total authorization of $3,661,112.40. If the proposed request is approved, the contingency will increase by $332,828.40 to $665,656.80, and the total authorization would increase by a commensurate amount from $3,661,112.40 to $3,993,940.80. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department will continue to be financially responsible for expenses incurred under the 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(1) and 2(6) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; 2) find that in accordance with City Charter Section 1022, work covered under the Change Orders can be performed more feasibly by an independent contractor rather than by City employees; 3) approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute CO01R2 for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; 4) approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute CO03 for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; 5) increase contingency percentage from 10% to 20% for a total approved contingency of $665,656.80 and total authorization of $3,993,940.80; and ) adopt Resolution No. ________________.
Engineering
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Contract for Bid No. F-1254 with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for the purchase of Solar LED Area Lights (Soltech HYPER 65W) to be installed on existing street light poles along Terminal Way (between Ferry Street & Navy Way) in the amount of $498,641.69, inclusive of estimated taxes. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will be financially responsible for the payment of expenses incurred under the proposed Contract for Bid No. F-1254.
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(12) and 2(3) of the Los Angele City CEQA Guidelines; 2) approve the Contract for Bid No. F-1254 with Graybar Electric Company, Inc. for the purchase of Solar LED Area Lights (Soltech HYPER 65W) in the amount of $498,641.69, inclusive of estimated taxes; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Contract for and on behalf of the Board; and 4) adopt Resolution No. __________.
Goods Movement
Summary: Staff requests adoption of a Resolution approving and providing mutual agreement, via a Notice of Mutual Agreement (NMA) No. 2025-2 amongst the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department), Port of Long Beach (POLB), BNSF Railway (BNSF), and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), for the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Alameda Corridor (AC) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget in the total amount of $49,585,511. Funding for the O&M budget is provided by the BNSF, UPRR, and Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) Reserve Account. There will be no financial impact to the Harbor Department if this NMA is approved.
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 and provide Mutual Agreement through NMA No. 2025-2 for the CY2026 Alameda Corridor O&M budget in the total amount of $49,585,511; 3) authorize the Executive Director or designee with delegated authority to approve subsequent Mutual Agreements for the allocation and use of contingency funds within the total budget, and for the transfer of funds to/from Maintenance of Way budget items as needed; 4) direct the Executive Director to transmit this Resolution to ACTA for further action pursuant to the Amended and Restated Alameda Corridor Use and Operating Agreement; and 5) adopt Resolution No. _________________.
Information Technology
Summary: Staff requests approval for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department or Port of Los Angeles) to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Port of Long Beach (POLB) to support the collaborative development, implementation, and governance of the Universal Trucking Appointment System project funded by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program. The intent of this MOU is to memorialize the understanding between the Harbor Department and the Port of Long Beach regarding the exchange of information necessary to support the continued interoperable use of the Universal Trucking Appointment System. The MOU shall become effective on the date it is executed by the Executive Director of the Harbor Department following authorization by the Board of Harbor Commissioners. It will remain in effect for one year and will automatically renew on an annual basis for up to three years in total. This MOU is administrative in nature and does not result in any financial impact.
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 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Port of Long Beach; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest the Memorandum of Understanding; and 4) adopt Resolution No. _______________.
Information Technology
Summary: Staff requests approval to enter into an Agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. (Graviton) to provide managed services support for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) Oracle Fusion Enterprise Resource Planning (Fusion ERP) system. This professional services agreement will deliver technical and functional services, including system monitoring, maintenance, optimization, and specialized advisory services related to the Fusion ERP system. The term of the proposed Agreement is three (3) years with a not-to-exceed compensation amount of $5,700,000. The recommendation to select Graviton is based on a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process conducted by the Harbor Department. Graviton is a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) that is located in Sacramento, California. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for the payment of expenditures 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 Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, it is more feasible for outside consultants to perform this work than City employees; 3) approve the Agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. to provide managed services support for a not-to-exceed compensation amount of $5,700,000 over a three-year term; 4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the said Agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and 5) adopt Resolution No. _____.
Information Technology
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Agreement No. 24-10050 from Sierra Cybernetics, Incorporated (Sierra Cybernetics) to Sierra Cyber, LLC (Sierra Cyber). The assignment of Agreement No. 24-10050 will allow Sierra Cyber to continue to provide on-call, as-needed IT services to the Harbor Department. This assignment is necessary due to Sierra Cyber acquiring Sierra Cybernetics effective September 1, 2025. All terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged. The City of Los Angeles (City) Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will continue to be financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under the Agreement.
Recommendation: Board resolve to1) 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 Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Agreement No. 24-10050 from Sierra Cybernetics, Incorporated to Sierra Cyber, LLC, retroactively effective September 1, 2025; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Agreement no. 24-10050 for and on behalf of the Board; and 4) adopt Resolution No. ________.
Information Technology
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to the City of Los Angeles (City), Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), for payment of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department’s (Harbor Department) respective share of the Los Angeles Region Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LARIAC) 8 Project (LARIAC8). LARIAC is a collaborative program led by Los Angeles County (County) that coordinates the acquisition of high-resolution aerial imagery and related geospatial data across the region. The Harbor Department, as a participating department under the City’s Participant Agreement (Agreement) with the County, uses the aerial imagery and associated products to support its Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application, geoPOLA. If approved, a one-time payment in the amount of $36,756.12 will be transferred to BOE from the Harbor Revenue Fund. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for its cost-share portion of LARIAC8.
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 Harbor Department’s participation in the Agreement and the proposed one-time payment to BOE of the Harbor Department’s share of $36,756.12; 3) authorize and direct the Director of Accounting of the Harbor Department to draw demands on the Harbor Revenue Fund in payment of the Harbor Department’s obligations arising under the Agreement; 4) authorize and direct the Executive Director or designee and the Secretary of the Board to execute and attest any documentation necessary to process the payment approved by the resolution on behalf of the Harbor Department; and 5) adopt Resolution No. ____________.
Port Pilots
Summary: Staff requests approval of an agreement (Agreement) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Motorola) for the ongoing maintenance and support of a two-way radio system for Port Pilots that was installed under the authority of Resolution No. 22-9988. The radio system had a one-year warranty that expired at the end of February 2025. The proposed Agreement is for a three-year term and a not-to-exceed amount of $91,950.08. If approved, the proposed Agreement will be retroactively effective March 1, 2025, to maintain continuity of services. The Harbor Department will be financially 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 and categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Class 1(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; 2) find that in accordance with the Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, the services to be provided herein cannot be performed by Harbor Department personnel or other current City job classifications; 3) find that in accordance with the Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022 and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), the proprietary nature of the technology limits the availability of specialized expertise to only the particular vendor; 4) approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Motorola Solutions, Inc.; 5) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and 6) adopt Resolution No. _______________.
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of an order resetting compensation (Order) under Permit No. 947 (P947) with Port Town Foods, LLC (Port Town) for a two-year period plus the two one-year extension options, if exercised by the tenant, from July 20, 2025, through July 19, 2029. P947 grants Port Town the use of Stall No. 9 at the San Pedro Municipal Fish Market (Municipal Fish Market). P947 has a seven-year term with two one-year extension options, which may be exercised at the tenant’s discretion. Approval of the proposed Order will retroactively adjust annual compensation effective July 20, 2025, by $1,544 or 2.28 percent from $67,576 currently to $69,120, as proposed. Effective July 20, 2026, and each July 20 thereafter, annual rent will increase by the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), subject to a floor of zero percent.
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 Order resetting compensation under Permit No. 947 with Port Town Foods, LLC; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Order resetting compensation under P947; and 4) adopt Resolution No. ____ and Order No. __ .
Regular Items (15 – 19)
Community Relations
Summary: Staff requests approval of three agreements between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Avalon Arts and Cultural Alliance (AACA), International Trade Education Programs, Inc. dba EXP (EXP) and Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI) for Community Investment Grants supporting their programs (Agreements). AACA, EXP (formerly ITEP), and LAMI were selected through the Community Investment Grant Program process. The proposed Agreements are for two years in the following amounts: 1) AACA - $120,000 each year for a total of $240,000; 2) EXP - $355,000 each year for a total of $710,000; and 3) LAMI - $300,000 each year for a total of $600,000. The combined two-year total for the three Agreements is $1,550,000. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for funding under the proposed sponsorships.
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 the proposed Community Investment Grants are consistent with the criteria of the Board-approved Sponsorship/Hosting Policy (March 2010); 3) approve the proposed Agreement with Avalon Arts and Cultural Alliance for a term of two years and a total not-to-exceed amount of $240,000; 4) approve the proposed Agreement with International Trade Education Programs, dba EXP for a term of two years and a total not-to-exceed amount of $710,000; 5) approve the proposed Agreement with Los Angeles Maritime Institute for a term of two years and a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000; 6) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the proposed Agreements for and on behalf of the Board; and 7) Adopt Resolution No. _______.
Construction
Summary: Staff requests approval of an award of a contract (Contract) to Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. (Shimmick) to construct the Berths 49-51 Outer Harbor Cruise Terminal Development (Project). The Project consists of improvements to support cruise ships and future cruise terminal development, including the installation of Alternative Maritime Power (AMP). The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Shimmick located at 530 Technology Dr., Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618. The Contract amount of $61,290,400.00, plus a 10% contingency, is $67,419,440.00, and the work duration is 1,020 calendar days. 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 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; 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. 2815 for Item Nos. 1 through 34 of the Bid Proposal Line Items to Shimmick for a total amount of $67,419,440.00, including a 10% contingency, with Project work duration of 1,020 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. _____________.
Construction
Summary: Staff requests approval of an award of a contract (Contract) to Skanska USA Civil West California District Inc. (Skanska), to construct the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway (Project). The Project consists of the construction of a concrete cable supported pedestrian bridge and promenade gateway. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Skanska, located at 1995 Agua Mansa Road, Riverside, California 92509. The Contract is for a 3-year term in the amount of $101,930,015, plus a 10 percent contingency, is $112,123,016. The work duration is 900 calendar days. Certain expenses incurred under the proposed Contract are eligible for reimbursement under grant funding provided by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) under Measure M funding for $10,207,400; California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) under the Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP) for $42,080,000; and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program for $5,000,000. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will be responsible for $54,835,616 in expenses, net of grant reimbursements.
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) 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. 2804A for Item Nos. 1 through 76 of the Bid Proposal Line Items to Skanska for a total amount of $112,123,016, including a 10 percent contingency, and Project work expected for 900 calendar days, and the contract is for a three-year term; 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 consideration of the Addendum to the Berth 87 USS Iowa Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2011081097) to assess proposed modifications to update the size of the visitor center to be approximately 17,161 sq. ft., revise construction activities to include the installation of piles, and include approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of renovated park space (Project) and approval of the revised proposed Project. The certified EIR included the development and operation of an approximately 33,800 sq. ft. visitor center. The Addendum changes the Project description by updating the size of the visitor center to be approximately 17,161 sq. ft., construction activities to include the installation of piles, and the inclusion of approximately 50,000 sq. ft. of renovated park space. The remaining construction components of the visitor center and its operations were included in the original assessment. Key features of the proposed Project would include a multipurpose visitor center, community gathering space, educational exhibits, veterans memorials with local, state, and national significance, maritime equipment displays, public art, and a child’s play area. No new significant environmental impacts or substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects have been identified from these Project modifications.
Recommendation: Board resolve to 1) find that, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164, the proposed revised Project will not result in any new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects in the adopted Berth 87 USS Iowa Project EIR; 2) consider the Addendum to the previously certified EIR; 3) authorize the Environmental Management Division to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse; 4) approve the revised proposed Project; and 5) adopt Resolution No. ________.
Planning & Strategy
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Port of Los Angeles (Port) 2026-2030 Strategic Plan (2026 Plan). The 2026 Plan is an update to the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan (2018 Plan) and builds upon the progress made in meeting the Port’s strategic objectives. Approval of the 2026 Plan does not obligate the Harbor Department to any specific development project or financial expenditure. The 2026 Plan would be used as a policy document to align the allocation of resources with strategic priorities operationally and in the budget process.
Recommendation: Board resolve to 1) find that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Sections 2(d) and 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; 2) approve the Port of Los Angeles 2026-2030 Strategic Plan; and 3) 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One Case))
Center For Biological Diversity v. South Coast Air Quality Management District
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP04685
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED 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) (1 case)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (d)(4) of Section 54956.9: (one case)
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Pathway to Podium:
Property: 3000 Shoshonean Road, San Pedro CA 90731
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Richard Maire and Bill Schopp
Negotiating Parties: City and Pathway to Podium LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7. 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: Molly Zidow
Negotiating Parties: City and LA28
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 Proposed Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and LA Bunker Chen LLC:
Property: 128 N. Marine Avenue, Wilmington, CA 90744
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Edward Chen
Negotiating Parties: City and LA Bunker Chen LLC
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 Amendments to Permit 952 and 957 with Innovative Terminal Services:
Property: 690 New Dock Street and 916 Barracuda Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Kent Phillips
Negotiating Parties: City and Innovative Terminal Services
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 Permit 999 with China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.:
Property: Berths 100-103, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Michael DiBernardo
Tenant Negotiator: Paul Nazzaro
Negotiating Parties: City and China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
L. Adjournment
January 6, 2026 - Meeting Materials
Meeting Minutes
Executive Director's Report