Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 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
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.portoflosangeles.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.
- Neighborhood Council Resolutions and/or Community Impact Statements may be filed with the Los Angeles City Clerk any time prior to the day of a 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.portoflosangeles.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
• Regular Meeting of February 13, 2025
• Regular Meeting of February 27, 2025
• Special Meeting of February 27, 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 Commissioner
F. Reports of the Commissioners
G. Board Committee Reports
None
H. Presentation
• Banning High School – Cal Maritime Scholarship Fund
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 – 4)
Cargo & Industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of an Agreement between Cal Pacific Land Services, Inc. (Cal Pacific) and the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) for management, administration and maintenance of Harbor Department railroad right-of-way properties. Approval of the proposed Agreement will allow Cal Pacific to assist Harbor Department staff in managing property contracts such as utility license agreements, permits, and leases along railroad right-of-way within the Harbor District. The term of the proposed Agreement is three years with a not-to-exceed compensation amount of $150,000. The proposed Agreement is the result of a competitive selection process for which three proposals were received, analyzed and scored by a review panel consisting of Harbor Department and other City of Los Angeles personnel. This recommendation for award is the result of the competitive selection process. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under the proposed Agreement.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that in accordance with the Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022 the City does not employ sufficient personnel to perform the required services, nor is feasible to do so on a temporary or occasional basis; (2) 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; (3) approve the Agreement with Cal Pacific Land Services, Inc. for assisting in the management and administration of the Harbor Department railroad properties with a not-to-exceed compensation amount of $150,000; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute, and the Board Secretary to attest to, the Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No.________.
Cargo & Industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of Joint Revocable Permit No. 24-06 between Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT&T California, a California corporation and the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the Port of Long Beach, as joint owners, for installation, maintenance and operations of a fiber optic facility and service vault along the San Pedro Branch of the former Southern Pacific Railroad in Wilmington, California. Under the proposed JRP, PacBell will be permitted to use an area totaling 510 square feet within the Ports’ railroad corridor and no rent will be charged due to the location being in the public street right-of-way. This JRP requires approval from the Board of Harbor Commissioners of both Ports. The POLB Board of Harbor Commissioners approved this JRP at its meeting on February 24, 2025.
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(2), 3(5) and 4(7) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve Joint Revocable Permit No. 24-06 between Pacific Bell Telephone Company doing business as AT&T California and the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the Port of Long Beach, as joint owners; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Joint Revocable Permit No. 24-06; and (4) adopt Resolution No.________.
Office of the City Attorney
Summary: The Office of the City Attorney requests approval of an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Theodora Oringher PC for legal services related to construction matters. The proposed Agreement is for a term of three years and maximum compensation of $150,000. The Harbor Department is 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 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 Legal Services Agreement with Theodora Oringher in the amount of $150,000 for a three-year term; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No.________.
Accounting
Summary: Staff requests approval to establish the City of Los Angeles (City) Harbor Department’s (Harbor Department) Travel Policy and Procedures (Travel Policy). The City Controller’s Travel Policy is based on Division 4, Chapter 5, Article 4, Section 4.242 of the City of Los Angeles Administrative Code (Administrative Code), and the Harbor Department’s proposed Travel Policy largely follows the City Controller’s Travel Policy, with a few minor modifications. The proposed Travel Policy would become effective upon approval from the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board). The Harbor Department will continue to be financially responsible for the reimbursement of eligible travel expenses.
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) in accordance with Article II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the proposed City of Los Angeles Harbor Department’s Travel Policy and Procedures; (3) authorize the Board Secretary to notify the City Controller’s Office of the newly established Harbor Department Travel Policy; and (4) adopt Resolution No.________.
Regular Item (5)
Cargo Marketing
Summary: Staff requests approval of a personal services agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and IMS Worldwide Inc. to assist the Harbor Department, as a Foreign-Trade Zone Grantee, with specialized technical expertise pertaining to FTZ No. 202 on an as-needed basis. IMSW, based in Henrietta, Texas, is a recognized firm in FTZ consulting and zone operations for grantees, communities, zone-site owners, and companies. As the Grantee, the Harbor Department oversees all aspects of the FTZ program and its governing regulations. The FTZ program is designed to stimulate international trade for imported foreign goods by deferring payments of import duties and fees only until goods are entered into the U.S. for domestic consumption. Imported products into FTZ No. 202 may be re-exported without paying an import duty. The proposed Agreement is for a term of one year with two, one-year renewal options at a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 per year. Renewal options shall be authorized for extension by the Executive Director. If all renewal options are exercised, the total authority for all three years will be for a not-to-exceed amount of $120,000. Payments of expenses incurred under the proposed Agreement will be 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 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, work under the proposed Agreement can be performed more feasibly by an independent consultant rather than by City employees; (3) approve the proposed Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and IMS Worldwide Inc. for a term of one year with two, one-year renewal options with an annual compensation of $40,000 and a total not-to-exceed amount of $120,000; (4) delegate authority to the Executive Director to approve the two, one-year renewal options on behalf of the Board, subject to budget approval for future year funding; (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.________.
K. Closed Session
1. 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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Environmental California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles; et al.
United States District Court Case No. 2:24-cv-06154
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Union Pacific Railroad Company, Inc. v. Port of Long Beach; Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners; Port of Los Angeles; Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners; et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP00712
4. 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, Located on the Outer Harbor
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Joe Ueberroth and Will Ueberroth
Negotiating Parties: City and Bellwether Financial Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
L. Adjournment