April 24, 2025
DATE CHANGE - SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
SUBJECT: LOS ANGELES BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING – TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners Regular Meeting previously scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2025 is canceled.
A Special Meeting is scheduled in lieu as followed;
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 10:00am
Location: Banning’s Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, CA 90744
AMKlesges
AMBER M. KLESGES
Board Secretary
Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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
ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of the Minutes
- Regular Meeting of April 24, 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 Commissioners.
F. Reports of the Commissioners
G. Board Committee Reports
- Audit Committee Meeting of April 24, 2025
H. Presentation
- None
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
- None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 – 7)
Construction & Maintenance
Summary: Staff requests approval of Bid No. F-1242 with Tell Steel, Inc. (Tell Steel) of Long Beach, California, for the purchase of 34 handrail systems along the concourse of Berth 91-92 World Cruise Passenger Terminal in the amount of $169,865.67, 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 one-time purchase order.
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 Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Class 1(4) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve Bid No. F-1242 (Transmittal 1) with Tell Steel for the purchase and fabrication of 34 aluminum removal handrail systems in the amount of $169,865.67; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Bid No. F-1242 for and on behalf of the Board; 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 Bee Imagine, LLC (Bee Imagine), to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 54, located at 4910 Azusa Canyon Road, Irwindale, CA 91706. Site 54 consists of 78,530 square feet of warehouse and 4,950 square feet of office space on 1.92 acres located in Irwindale, California. Bee Imagine will operate its facility under the 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.___________.
Office of the City Attorney
Summary: The Office of the City Attorney (Office) requests approval of a waiver (Waiver) of a potential conflict-of-interest with the law firm Remy Moose Manley LLP (Remy) and consent to their continued representation of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department). Approval of the Waiver will allow Remy to potentially assist Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery (Phillips 66) and its development partners, Catellus Development Corporation and Deca Companies (collectively the Phillips 66 Team), in the environmental peer review process for the redevelopment of the 450-acre Phillips 66 refinery site in Wilmington (Wilmington Project). Remy currently represents the Harbor Department as outside counsel for various California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) matters, to include work on the Berths 148-151 (Phillips 66) Marine Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project. Approval of the proposed waiver is not anticipated to have a financial impact on 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) formally waive any potential conflicts of interest that might arise from Remy Moose Manley LLP’s work on reviewing CEQA documents and advising the Phillips 66 team regarding CEQA compliance for the Wilmington Project; (3) consent to the continued representation of the Harbor Department as outside counsel for various CEQA matters, to include work on the Berths 148-151 (Phillips 66) Marine Oil Terminal and Wharf Improvement Project; (4) authorize the Office of the City Attorney to execute a written conflict waiver; and (5) adopt Resolution No.___________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of the First Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9860 (Agreement) to reflect a change to the consultant’s name from Anchor QEA, LLC (Anchor) to Anchor QEA, Inc. Anchor was awarded this agreement for a three-year term to support the efforts of the Water Quality group in the Environmental Management division. Anchor changed its entity information with the California Secretary of State from Anchor QEA, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, to Anchor QEA, Inc. an Out of State Stock Corporation, with an initial filing date of June 4, 2024.This action is solely administrative in nature to reflect the company name change. 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 the 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. 22-9860 to reflect the company name change to Anchor QEA, Inc.; (3) authorize the Executive Director and the Board Secretary to execute and attest to said amendment for and on behalf of the Board; and (4) adopt Resolution No.___________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of a proposed Agreement with Intertek Testing Services N.A. Inc. (Intertek) of Cortland, New York, to provide International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 14001 certification audits of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) Environmental Management System (EMS). In accordance with the ISO 14001 EMS standard, a recertification audit by an independent auditor is required every three years to maintain ISO 14001 certification, along with annual surveillance audits. The proposed Agreement would be for a term of three years and a not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 over the entire term of the Agreement. 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 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 Intertek for a term of three years and a total amount not-to-exceed $30,000; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and (4) adopt Resolution No.___________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Second Temporary Order to amend the Port of Los Angeles (Port) Tariff No. 4 (Tariff No. 4), establishing Section 25 - “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; Item Nos. 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges” (Tariff Amendment). The proposed Tariff Amendment will authorize the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) to pass through charges for ocean-going vessel (OGV) emission control services through to vessel operators or their designated agents plus a $1,800 per call service charge. To comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) At Berth Regulation requirements, the Harbor Department has contracted with a CARB-approved emission control system (CAECS) service provider to treat emissions for OGVs while at berth. The Tariff Amendment will allow the Harbor Department to invoice the vessel operators or their agents who use the Harbor Department’s contract for this service. The $1,800 per call service charge will be assessed to cover the Harbor Department administrative costs and system upgrades for invoicing the new service. Changes in the Tariff require Los Angeles City Council (City Council) approval. City Council has not approved the Permanent Order and Ordinance. The first Temporary order will expire May 31, 2024; therefore, a second Temporary Order is proposed to allow additional time for the Permanent Order to be considered by the City Council. This second Temporary Order, if approved, will be effective June 1, 2025, and will expire 90 days after the effective date or upon execution of the Permanent Order by the City Council, whichever occurs first.
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 Class 1(31) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the Amendment to the Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to establish Section 25 – “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; Item Nos 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges,” subject to the California Association of Port Authorities review and approval, and authorize the Executive Director to work with the California Association of Port Authorities to secure this approval or proceed to take independent action in accordance with the California Association of Port Authorities’ procedure; (3) adopt Second Temporary Order No. __________ with an effective date of June 1, 2025, to amend the Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, to establish Section 25 - “Emissions Control Strategy Charges,” Item Nos 2500 “Definitions” and 2505 “Emissions Control Strategy Charges”; (4) authorize the Board Secretary to execute the Second Temporary Order by the Board of Harbor Commissioners and cause the same to be published once in a newspaper printed and published in the City of Los Angeles, to take effect June 1, 2025, prior to adoption by Ordinance for a period not-to-exceed 90 days pursuant to City Charter Sections 652(e) and 653(b); and (5) adopt Resolution No.___________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Second Amendment and Assignment and Assumption of Agreement Nos. 22-9866 and 22-9879 from WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. to WSP USA Inc. These agreements support the efforts of the Water Quality group in the Environmental Management Division. As of December 31,2024, WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. consolidated into its sister operations entity, WSP USA Inc. The Second Amendment would allow a one-time assignment from WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. to WSP USA Inc. All other terms and conditions of the Agreements will remain unchanged. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department will continue to be financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under these 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 Second Amendment to Agreement Nos. 22-9866 and 22-9879 to allow a one-time assignment to WSP USA Inc., effective December 31, 2024; (3) approve the Assignment and Assumption of Agreement Nos. 22-9866 and 22-9879 and consent thereto, effective December 31, 2024; (4) authorize the Executive Director and the Board Secretary to execute and attest to said Second Amendments for and on behalf of the Board; (5) authorize the Executive Director and the Board Secretary to execute and attest to said Assignment and Assumptions for and on behalf of the Board; and (6) adopt Resolution Nos._________________ and ______________.
Regular Items (8 & 9)
Construction & Maintenance
Summary: Staff requests approval of a three-year Agreement with American Marine Corporation (AMC) of San Pedro, California for on-call underwater diving services. The amount of the proposed Agreement shall not exceed $2,100,000 annually, or $6,300,000 for the duration of the three-year Agreement. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will be financially responsible for payment of costs 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 Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, work under the subject agreement can be performed more feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; (3) approve the Agreement with American Marine Corporation for a term of three years and total compensation amount not to exceed $6,300,000; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No.___________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and the City of Long Beach to provide support for the Los Angeles Marine Emission Reduction (LA MER) Project (Project). The Harbor Department was awarded the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 and 2022/23 Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects Grant to implement the Project, which includes Catalina Channel Express (CCE) deploying a passenger ferry with Tier 4 engines and a diesel particulate filter (DPF) as available, and Harbor Breeze Corp. (HBC) deploying two zero-emission (ZE) capable excursion boats. Grant Agreement No. 25-10082-RC with CARB, Subrecipient Agreements with CCE and HBC, as well as the Harbor Department’s financial obligation under the grant were presented and approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) on January 16, 2025. The Harbor Department will be responsible for managing the Project and overseeing the proposed MOU, which obligates the City of Long Beach to contribute $340,000 in funding and in-kind services to support the Project.
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 6 of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the City of Long Beach, for the LA MER Demonstration Project; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Memorandum of Understanding 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 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: (one case)
4. 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)
5. 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: (one case)
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Xu FeiPan
Negotiating Parties: City and China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.
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 Fenix Marine Services, Ltd.:
Property: 614 Terminal Way, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Steven Trombley
Negotiating Parties: City and Fenix Marine Services, Ltd.
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 Catalina Channel Express, Inc.:
Property: Berth 95, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Greg Bombard
Negotiating Parties: City and Catalina Channel Express, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
L. Adjournment