Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
- Retirement Presentation – Eric Caris
B. Approval of the Minutes
- Regular Meeting of January 29, 2026
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
- Report of the Audit Committee of January 29, 2026
H. Presentation
- Crime Statistics
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
- None
J. Special Order of the Day
Public Hearing
1) Draft Port Master Plan Amendment No. 30 – HIP So-Cal Properties, LLC map change to Planning Area 2 changing approximately 13 acres of land designated for Open Space to Maritime Support
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.
K. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 – 6)
Construction
Summary: Staff requests approval of an award of a contract (Contract) to Environmental Construction, Inc. (Environmental) to construct the Portwide Leak Detection Expansion Program (Project). The Project consists of the reconstruction of existing water backflow assemblies to install smart meters and gateway collectors. The lowest responsive and responsible bidder is Environmental located at 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 1060, Woodland Hills, California 91367. The Contract is for a three-year term in the amount of $2,121,691 plus a 10% contingency, for a total of $2,333,860. The work duration is 270 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 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 1(2) 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, the three-year Contract and Specification No. 2830 for Item Nos. 1 through 12 of the Bid Proposal Line Items to Environmental for a total amount of $2,333,860, including a 10% contingency, with Project work duration of 270 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 a personal services agreement (Agreement) with Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Atlas) located at 12409 E. Slauson Avenue, Unit I, Whittier, CA 90606 to provide construction management support services for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway (Project). Services will include but are not limited to construction management, scheduling, cost estimating, structural observation, source inspection, materials testing, public outreach and coordination with stakeholders. The proposed Agreement is for a three-year term in the amount of $7,247,000. A portion of the Agreement will be reimbursed under the following grants approved for the Project: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) under Measure M, California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) under the Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP), and United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) under Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN). The remaining cost will be the financial responsibility of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department).
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 Agreement can be performed more feasibly by an independent consultant, and is necessary due to current employees committed to other assignments, and a need for bridge construction expertise; 3) award the three-year Agreement to Atlas in the amount of $7,247,000 and authorize the payment from the Construction Management Services account; 4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to this Agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and 5) adopt Resolution No. _____________.
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of an order resetting compensation (Order) under Permit No. 920 (P920) with J&D Seafood, Inc. (J&D) for a five-year period from January 24, 2023, through January 23, 2028. Under P920, the City granted J&D the use of Stalls No. 5 and 6 at the San Pedro Municipal Fish Market (Municipal Fish Market). The initial term of P920 is eight years with two one-year extension options, which have been exercised by the tenant. The proposed Order will retroactively adjust annual compensation as follows: effective January 24, 2023, from $101,418 to $114,240; effective January 24, 2024, from $114,240 to $120,960. Compensation under P920 is subject to annual adjustments, subject to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with the most recent CPI adjustment occurring in January 2025.
Recommendation: Board resolve to 1) find that the 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. 920 with J&D Seafood, Inc.; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Order resetting compensation under Permit No. 920; and 4) adopt Resolution No._________ and Order No. ____________.
Cargo & industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Under the Agreement, Metro would reimburse the Harbor Department for costs incurred for work performed to support Metro’s development of its Southeast Gateway Line project. The term of the Agreement is three years, for a not to exceed amount of $886,875, in aggregate, over the three-year term. The Port of Long Beach (POLB) obtained approval for a separate, similar reimbursement agreement carrying a term of three years with Metro for POLB’s separate expenses incurred in connection with the SGL project, at its Board meeting held January 12, 2026.
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 Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and Board Secretary to attest to the Agreement; and 4) adopt Resolution No. _____________.
Information Technology
Summary: Staff requests approval of an Amendment to the Universal Trucking Appointment System (UTAS) Grant Agreement No. 24-10058 with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to extend the project performance period end date from March 3, 2026 to June 30, 2026. The UTAS project is one of three projects funded under the California Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program (Program) and is designed to support the collaborative development of a port-wide trucking appointment system for the San Pedro Bay Ports. The requested extension will allow sufficient time to complete remaining project activities and align implementation milestones with the recently revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), while ensuring full compliance with GO-Biz grant requirements. The proposed Amendment does not modify the project scope, deliverables, or total grant funding amount, and will not result in any additional financial impact to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department or Port of Los Angeles).
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 an Amendment to the Universal Trucking Appointment System Grant Agreement, Agreement No. 24-10058, with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development to extend the project performance period end date from March 3, 2026 to June 30, 2026; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute the Amendment and the Board Secretary to attest to the Amendment on behalf of the Board; and 4) adopt Resolution No. ______________.
Port Police
Summary: Staff requests approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Los Angeles (City), for the reimbursement of funds allocated to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program. If approved, the proposed Federal award will be for $1,333,333 with an award date of September 1, 2024. Under the terms of the proposed MOA, the Harbor Department will receive a reimbursement of $1,000,000 for expenses incurred for the maintenance of the Land Mobile Radio Upgrade Project, and $333,333 for the City of Los Angeles Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI) Connectivity Project, totaling $1,333,333. The award is for a three-year period ending May 31, 2027. There is no cost share required under this FY 2024 UASI Grant Program. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for initial payment of expenses to be reimbursed under this MOA.
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 Grant Award between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the City of Los Angeles for the reimbursement of funds allocated to the Harbor Department under the Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative; 3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Obligating Document for the Award; 4) authorize the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department to implement the project approved for funding by the City of Los Angeles; and 5) adopt Resolution No. ___________ accepting the Grant Award for UASI FY 2024.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One Case))
City of Los Angeles v. M & D Burke Properties L.P.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25LBCV02559
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Wilmington Real Estate Transfers with Department of Water & Power
Property: Assessor Parcel 7440-006-908, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7440-009-905, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7440-006-912, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7440-009-911, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7418-034,900, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7418-034,901, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7418-034,902, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7440-006-910, Wilmington
Assessor Parcel 7440-006-927, Wilmington
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Adriana Rubelcava
Negotiating Parties: City and Department of Water & Power
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
5. 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
6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners in Connection With Cabrillo Marine Aquarium:
Property: 3720 Stephen M White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Crislyn McKerron
Negotiating Parties: City and Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners
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 China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.:
Property: Berths 100-103, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Captain HE, Xin and John Pan
Negotiating Parties: City and China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.
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 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
M. Adjournment