REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 AT 8:30 A.M.
Board of Harbor Commissioners
President, Ambassador Vilma S. Martinez
Vice President David Arian
Commissioner Patricia Castellanos
Commissioner Anthony Pirozzi, Jr.
Commissioner Edward R. Renwick
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
Convene in Memory of Julia Nagano, Former Director of Public Affairs
A. Roll Call
B. Executive Director Remarks
C. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Items
D. Report from the Neighborhood Council Representatives
E. Reports of the Commissioners
F. Board Committee Reports
Audit Committee Meeting of July 21, 2016
G. Approval of the Minutes
Regular Meeting of July 21, 2016
H. Presentation
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit Report
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Item No. 1
Port Police
1. RESOLUTION NO.____________ - AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 39790 FOR PURCHASE OF TACTICAL BALLISTIC VESTS
Summary: Port Police requests approval of Contract No. 39790 with F.S.O.C., LLC, El Segundo, CA, a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) for the purchase of tactical ballistic vests for sworn staff as required by the current Memorandum of Understanding for the Harbor Peace Officers Unit (MOU 38). The current MOU 38, was executed on August 21, 2015, and added tactical ballistic vests as required safety equipment in response to the rise in active shooter scenarios in the law enforcement community. The purchase of these ballistic vests will ensure Port Police officers are able to respond quickly, efficiently and safely to any high-risk occurrence in the Port of Los Angeles or its surrounding communities. The total amount of the contract, including sales tax and delivery charges is $243,634 for 115 tactical ballistic vests. This contract is the financial responsibility of the Harbor Department.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) award and approve Contract No. 39790 to F.S.O.C., LLC for the purchase of tactical ballistic vests; and (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Contract No. 39790 for and on behalf of the Board; and (4) adopt Resolution No. __________.
Regular Items (2 - 5)
Debt & Treasury
Summary: Staff is requesting authority to appoint RBC Capital Markets, LLC as senior manager and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and Loop Capital Markets LLC as co-managers for the issuance of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department's (Harbor Department) 2016 Refunding Revenue Bonds. These bonds will refund (i.e. refinance) all or a portion of the Harbor Department's 2006 Series A, B, and C Bonds (the "2006ABC Bonds") which are currently outstanding in the principal amount of $119.245 million, as well as advance refund 2009 Series B Bonds (the "2009B Bonds") in an outstanding principal amount of $100 million through a negotiated sale. The total cost for the underwriting services will be approximately $420,000 which would include underwriter compensation, fees for underwriters' counsel, and other miscellaneous costs. These costs will be paid from the proceeds of the bond issuance.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) appoint the team of underwriting firms consisting of RBC Capital Markets, LLC as senior manager and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and Loop Capital Markets LLC as co-managers for the negotiated sale of the Bonds; (3) this Resolution and the selection of the underwriting firms shall be subject to the City Council oversight pursuant to Section 245 of the Charter; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Debt & Treasury
Summary: Staff requests adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of the 2016 Refunding Revenue Bonds that will refund (i.e. refinance) all or a portion of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department's (Harbor Department) 2006 Series A, B, and C Bonds (the "2006ABC Bonds"), which are currently outstanding in the principal amount of $119.245 million, and advance refunding the 2009 Series B Bonds (the "2009B Bonds"), which are currently outstanding in the principal amount of $100 million, through a negotiated sale. The refunding of the 2006ABC Bonds and advance refunding the 2009B Bonds is expected to result in combined present value savings of approximately $33.7 million or 15.35% of the bonds to be refunded with average annual debt service savings of $1.7 million through August 2039. It is estimated that the all-in true interest cost for the combined transaction will be approximately 2.72%. The 2016 Refunding transaction will not change the maturity of these bonds or result in additional debt, but will replace higher interest debt with lower interest rate debt reducing the future debt service payment obligations for the Harbor Department.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) authorize the issuance of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department 2016 Refunding Revenue Bonds (the "Refunding Revenue Bonds"), in one or more series, through a negotiated sale in a combined principal amount not-to-exceed $240 million, and with a final maturity no later than August 1, 2039; (3) authorize the current refunding of the Harbor Department's 2006ABC Bonds with the proceeds of the 2016 Refunding Revenue Bonds, subject to the parameters set forth in this Resolution; (4) authorize the advance refunding of the Harbor Department's 2009B Bonds with the proceeds of the 2016 Refunding Revenue Bonds, subject to the parameters set forth in this Resolution; (5) ratify actions taken by officers, employees, and agents of the Harbor Department prior to the date the Resolution becomes final, including but not limited to the publication of the Notice of Intention to Sell, and printing and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement, consistent with the Board action; (6) adopt Resolution No. ____________; and (7) direct the Board Secretary, pursuant to Charter Section 609 and the Bond Procedural Ordinance (LAAC Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9) to certify that the Board has adopted the Resolution and, on behalf of the Board, immediately transmit for further processing certified copies of the Resolution and copies of the Board item and Transmittals to the Mayor, to the City Administrative Officer, and to the City Council.
Construction
Summary: Staff recommends that all bids for Specification No. 2766 be rejected and that the Project be re-advertised as it is in the best interest of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) to do so to ensure the most competitive bids and lowest cost to the Harbor Department. The Berths 196-199 Wharf Rehabilitation (Project) will repair the wharf at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) to extend its useful life and allow operations at this facility.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) reject all bids for Specification No. 2766 and authorize the Executive Director to re-advertise the Berths 196-199 Wharf Rehabilitation; and (3) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Port Police
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Summary: Port Police recommends the approval of a contract award to Convergint Technologies LLC (Convergint), Orange, California, to provide professional services to assist the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) with the maintenance, repair, replacement, installation, and integration of equipment related to its security systems. These systems include, but are not limited to, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), access control, and networking. The scope of this agreement also includes system upgrades (hardware and software) that may be needed in order to enhance system performance or add to the system's overall capabilities. Convergint has been providing the above listed services since June 18, 2013 under Agreement No. 3137, which expired on June 17, 2016. The proposed Agreement will be for a period of one year and will include two, one year renewal options, at an amount not to exceed $7,500,000. A portion of this Agreement will be funded through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). Fully reimbursable federal funds, in the amount of $1,875,000, were awarded for this project. The Harbor Department is also required to fund a twenty-five percent cost share, in the amount of $625,000. The grant performance period is for three years and will expire on August 31, 2018. Funding for future years will be requested as part of the annual budget process and additional grant funds will be sought through the annual PSGP application process. This contract is the financial responsibility of the Harbor Department.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the Director of Environmental Management has determined that the proposed action is 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, work under the subject Agreement can be performed more feasibly by independent consultants rather than by City employees; (3) approve the Agreement between the Harbor Department and Convergint for a term of one year and authorize the executive director to approved two, one year renewal options as needed, at an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 and report back to the Board; (4) authorize the Board Secretary to attest to the Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
CLOSED SESSION
K. Closed Session Items
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Martin Lovato v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court
Case No. 2:15-cv-09620-ODW-JC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America and Navigators Insurance Company v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 2:15-cv-07799-GW (PJWx)
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:
two cases.
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Bolsa Chica Wetlands:
Property: Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Orange County, CA
City Negotiator: Jack Hedge
Owner Negotiator: Jennifer Lucchesi
Negotiating Parties: City and California State Lands Commission
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 a proposed lease/purchase agreement with Jupiter Holdings, LLC:
Property: Topaz Building, 222 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Owner Negotiator: Dave Smith, CB Richard Ellis, as their agent
Negotiating Parties: City and Jupiter Holdings, LLC
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 a proposed permit with H.S. Seafood, Inc. dba LA Fish & Oyster:
Property: 2212 Signal Place, Stall No. 12, San Pedro, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Martha Smith
Negotiating Parties: City and H.S. Seafood, Inc. dba LA Fish & Oyster
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 a proposed permit with J. Deluca Fish Company, Inc.:
Property: 2212 Signal Place, Stall Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 8,
San Pedro, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: John Deluca
Negotiating Parties: City and J. Deluca Fish Company, Inc.
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 a proposed permit with J & D Seafoods:
Property: 2212 Signal Place, Stall Nos. 6 & 11
San Pedro, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Paula Ciaramitaro
Negotiating Parties: City and J & D Seafoods
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 a proposed permit with Star Fisheries:
Property: 2212 Signal Place, Stall Nos. 5 & 9
San Pedro, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Louie Bozanich Jr.
Negotiating Parties: City and Star Fisheries
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
10. 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).
L. Adjournment