Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024 AT 10:00 AM
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Lucille Roybal-Allard, President
John A. Pérez, Vice President
Michael Muñoz
Edward R. Renwick
I. Lee Williams
BOARD MEETINGS - The Board’s Regular Meetings are held at 10:00 A.M. at the Banning’s Landing Community Center as scheduled on the Port’s website at www.portoflosanageles.org. A quorum of three of five Commissioners is required to transact business and three Aye votes are required to carry a motion.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENTS
- Members of the public may attend the Board meeting in person at the Banning’s Landing Community Center located at 100 East Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744. Please note that free public parking is available at the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade – West Parking Lot, as well as along Water Street.
- Live Board meetings may be heard at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside) and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro Area) with live broadcast accessibility at https://www.portoflosangeles.org/commission/agenda-archive-and-videos.
- In-Person Comments: Live, oral public comments will be taken in person, only, and not via teleconference. Members of the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board on (1) any item on the agendas prior to the Board’s consideration of that item, including the consent and closed session agenda; and (2) subjects within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board (general public comment). Members of the public who wish to speak should complete a speaker card indicating the agenda item number on which they will comment, or designate “general public comment.” Each speaker is allowed to speak up to 3 minutes per agenda item. The Presiding Officer shall, however, exercise discretion to determine if such period of time should be reduced or extended based upon, but not limited to, such factors as the length of the agenda or substance of the agenda items, the quantity of public comment speaker cards submitted, the need for the Board to conclude its business as expeditiously as is practicable and/or the Board is at risk of losing a quorum, among other factors. Members of the public who do not complete their comments within the time allotted, can submit their full comments in writing for inclusion in the record. Upon request, non-English speakers will be granted additional speaking time for translation assistance.
- Written comments or materials may be submitted by emailing commissioners@portla.org or brought to the meeting. If you request to distribute documents to the full Commission, please present the Board Secretary with twelve (12) copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official meeting record. All written comments or materials submitted for this meeting will be provided to the Commissioners and entered into the official meeting minutes. Please submit your written comments prior to 3:00pm on the day before the scheduled meeting. Requests to distribute literature to the general public attendees of the meeting shall be placed on a literature table outside the Boardroom during and until 30 minutes after the Board meeting.
- Para sumetir su comentario en español, se puede enviar a nuestro correo electrónico: commissioners@portla.org, un día antes de la junta, o puede llamar a nuestra Oficina de Comisionados al (310) 732-3444 para grabar su mensaje. Alguien de nuestra oficina estará disponible para traducir su comentario en inglés y entregarlo a los Comisionados del Puerto.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Commission actions, are not final until the expiration of the next five meeting days of the City Council except actions subject to appeal or review by the Council pursuant to the Charter, ordinance or other applicable law. If the Council asserts jurisdiction during this five meeting-day period, the Council has 21 calendar days thereafter in which to act on the matter.
- Please note that this agenda is subject to revision in accordance with the Brown Act. In the event the agenda is revised prior to the meeting, Port staff will post the revised agenda on the Port’s web site (www.portoflosanageles.org). Updated agendas will also be available at the meeting.
- Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
- As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and translation services may be provided. To ensure availability, 72-hour advance notice is required.
- If you have any questions regarding meeting procedures, please contact the Harbor Commission Office prior to the meeting at (310) 732-3444.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of the Minutes
- Special Meeting of September 17, 2024
- Regular Meeting of October 3, 2024
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
- Audit Committee Meeting of October 3, 2024
- Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Governing Board Meeting of October 10, 2024
H. Presentation
None
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 – 6)
Cargo & Industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of Supplement No. 1 (Supplement) (i.e. amendment) to Master Joint Revocable Permit No. 19-15 (MJRP) among Crown Castle Fiber LLC (Crown Castle), the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department), and the Port of Long Beach (POLB), (collectively Ports), as joint owners, for the maintenance and operation of an aerial fiber optic communications line located at the northwest corner of Alameda St. and Anaheim St. in Wilmington. Under the proposed Supplement, Crown Castle will be allowed to use an additional area totaling 395 square feet across the Ports’ railroad corridor for the purpose of installing, operating, and maintaining an aerial fiber optic line. If approved, there will be no additional rent collected as the additional premises associated with this action is within the public street-right-of-way on Anaheim St. in Wilmington, California. This Supplement requires approval from the Board of Harbor Commissioners of both Ports. The Port of Long Beach’s Board of Harbor Commissioners approved this Supplement at its meeting held on September 23, 2024.
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 Section 15301(a) and 15301(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve Supplement No. 1 to Master Joint Revocable Permit No. 19-15 among the Crown Castle Fiber LLC and the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Port of Long Beach, as joint owners; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Supplement No. 1 to Master Joint Revocable Permit No. 19-15; and (4) adopt Resolution No. __________.
Cargo & Industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Land Use Covenant and Agreement, Environmental Restrictions (Covenant) with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). The Covenant puts forth certain best practices for the current use and future uses of City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) property, at the former Southwest Marine Terminal Island Facility (Site) located at 985 South Seaside Avenue, Berth 240.
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 Land Use Covenant and Agreement, Environmental Restrictions; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Land Use Covenant and Agreement, Environmental Restrictions; and (4) adopt Resolution No. _____________.
Office of the City Attorney
Summary: The Office of the City Attorney (Office) requests approval of a professional services agreement (Agreement) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and West Publishing Corporation (Westlaw) for computer-assisted legal research services. The Agreement is for a term of three (3) years for an amount not to exceed $179,672.40. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for payment of costs for legal research services rendered 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 Charter Section 1022 the scope of work for the proposed Agreement can be more economically or feasibly provided by an independent contractor than by City employees; (3) approve a Professional Services Agreement with West Publishing Corporation for a total Agreement term not to exceed three (3) years and a maximum amount not to exceed $179,672.40; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No. ___________.
Community Relations
Summary: Staff requests approval to award Contract No. 40059 (Contract) to Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. (Konica) for photocopier lease services. The proposed Contract is a one-year contract, with two, one-year renewal options and an authorized funding amount not-to-exceed $235,000 annually or $705,000 over the three-year term, if all options are exercised. Through this Contract, Konica will supply and maintain photocopiers at various City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Department) office locations. The Department is financially responsible for payment of expenditures 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) approve Contract No. 40059 with Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. for a one-year term with two, one year renewal options at a not-to-exceed amount of $235,000 annually; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Contract No. 40059; and (4) adopt Resolution No. _________.
Information Technology
Summary: Staff requests approval of the First Amendment (Amendment) to Agreement No. 21-9847 (Agreement) with AT&T Corp. to recognize the corporate merger and name change to AT&T Enterprises, LLC. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain unchanged. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will continue to be financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under this 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) approve the First Amendment to Agreement No. 21-9847 with AT&T Corp. to change the corporate name to AT&T Enterprises, LLC; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest the said First Amendment for and on behalf of the Board; and (4) adopt Resolution No. ___________.
Port Police
Summary: Staff requests approval of Contract No. 40057 (Contract) with SAFE Boats International, LLC, of Bremerton, Washington for the purchase of two (2) T-Top center console boats to replace vessels, 273-04 and 273-07, currently in use for the Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center’s basic and advanced training courses. The Contract with SAFE Boats International, LLC is outlined in Formal Bid Request Number F-1216. The total Contract amount is $947,776, inclusive of applicable taxes. The Contract includes the design, construction, and delivery of the 29’4” center console boats and installation of radio equipment for each vessel and two trailers. 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 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) award and approve Contract No. 40057 to SAFE Boats International, LLC for the purchase of two T-Top center console boats in the amount of $947,776, including applicable taxes; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Contract No. 40057 for and on behalf of the Board; and (4) adopt Resolution No.________.
K. 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 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
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 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)
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Harbor Area Gang Alternative Program:
Property: 231 N. Island Avenue, Wilmington, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: SueAnn Ballat
Negotiating Parties: City and Harbor Area Gang Alternative Program
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 Los Angeles Unified School District:
Property: 217 N. Island Avenue, Wilmington, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Albert Grazioli
Negotiating Parties: City and Los Angeles Unified School District
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 Harbor Community Development Corporation:
Property: 707 West “C” Street, Wilmington, CA
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Michael Herrera
Negotiating Parties: City and Harbor Community Development Corporation
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 Trapac, LLC, Permit 881:
Property: 630 West Harry Bridges Blvd., Wilmington
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Ron Triemstra
Negotiating Parties: City and Trapac, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
L. Adjournment