Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Banning's Landing Community Center
100 E. Water Street
Wilmington, California 90744
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 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
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Approval of the Minutes
• Regular Meeting of June 12, 2025
• Special Meeting of June 12, 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
• Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority Governing Board Special Meeting of June 25, 2025
H. Presentation
None
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 – 5)
Community Relations
Summary: Staff requests approval of a Contract with Sharp Electronics Corporation, Inc. (Sharp) 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, Sharp 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 the contract with Sharp Electronics Corporation, 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 the contract associated with bid F-1245; and (4) adopt Resolution No.________.
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests approval of the proposed Second Amendment to the Phillips 66 Company (Phillips 66) Reimbursement Agreement No. 20-3762 (Agreement) to reimburse the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) 100% of staff and consultant costs associated with the preparation of an environmental assessment. The assessment relates to the construction of a new Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) compliant wharf (Project) as required by the California State Lands Commission (CSLC). The proposed Second Amendment would extend the duration of the existing Agreement by an additional two years, from five years to seven years. No other modifications are proposed. Phillips 66 Company is financially responsible for payment of expenditures 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 Second Amendment to the Phillips 66 Reimbursement Agreement No. 20-3762; (3) direct the Board Secretary to transmit said Amendment to the Los Angeles City Council for approval pursuant to Section 373 of the Charter of the City of Los Angeles and Section 10.5(a) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to, said Amendment to the Agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and (5) adopt Resolution No.________.
Port Police
Summary: Staff requests approval of an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Prestigious Investigative Services, Inc. (Prestigious), for as-needed personnel background investigations of prospective Port Police civilian applicants, including Dispatchers and Security Officers and other Harbor Department employees as assigned. The purpose of the background investigations is to determine a candidate’s suitability for employment. Prestigious has been successfully performing background investigations for the Harbor Department since January 17, 2018. The services provided by Prestigious do not replace the background investigation services conducted by the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department for sworn police officer candidates. The proposed Agreement is for a term of one-year with two, one-year renewal options, for an amount not to exceed $80,000. 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 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 Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, there are no City employees available to perform the work being proposed for contracting; (3) approve the proposed Agreement between the Harbor Department and Prestigious Investigative Services, Inc.; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest said Agreement for and on behalf of the Board; and (5) adopt Resolution No.________.
Port Police
Summary: Staff requests approval of an Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and Convergint Technologies LLC (Convergint), to provide professional services to assist the Harbor Department with the maintenance, repair, replacement, installation, and integration of equipment related to 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 performance or add to the system’s overall capabilities. Approval of the proposed action will authorize a one-year Agreement with two, one-year renewal options, with Convergint for an amount not to exceed $9,000,000. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for payment of expenses incurred under the proposed Agreement; however, a portion may be funded through the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). As part of the PSGP, the Harbor Department is required to fund a twenty-five percent cost share. Funding for future years will be requested as part of the budget process and additional grant funds will be sought through the annual PSGP application process.
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 Classes 1(6) and 3(4) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) find that in accordance with the City Charter Section 1022 that, although portions of the work being proposed for contracting can be performed by City employees, there is no staff available to assist; (3) award the one-year agreement, with two, one-year renewal options, to Convergint Technologies LLC; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest said Agreement; and (5) 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 Apex Logistics International Inc. (Apex) to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 57, located at 18544 South Susana Road, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221. Site 57 is a warehouse and office building totaling 2.56 acres located approximately 15 miles from the Port of Los Angeles. Apex 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 Apex (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 Apex; (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.________.
Regular Item No. 6
Environmental Management
Summary: Staff requests certification of the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the West Harbor Modification Project (Project) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Resources Code, §§ 21000 et seq., 21166; CEQA Guidelines, § 15162). The Proposed Project is located within the San Pedro Public Market (SPPM) site and at a parking lot at 208 E. 22nd Street. The proposed Project would construct a 6,200-person capacity amphitheater and lawn area and parking lot with up to 2,600 additional spaces for the greater San Pedro Waterfront development. In addition, the proposed Project includes a 175-foot-diameter Ferris wheel, which differs from the 100-foot-diameter Ferris wheel that was included in and analyzed in the 2016 SPPM Addendum. In this action, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) will need to independently review and consider the adequacy of the Final SEIR and, if deemed adequate under CEQA, certify the SEIR and adopt a Findings of Fact (Findings), Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). With the application of mitigation measures and lease measures, the proposed Project would result in significant new impacts to noise and transportation.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) certify the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report to the San Pedro Waterfront Environmental Impact Report for the West Harbor Modification Project (a) has been completed in compliance with CEQA (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.), with the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §15000 et. seq.), and the City of Los Angeles California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; (b) was presented to the Board for review and the Board considered the information contained in the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report prior to approving the proposed Project; and (c) reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department, and that all required procedures have been completed; (2) adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; (3) find that, in accordance with the information contained in the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, the proposed Project will have new significant environmental effects on the environment related to transportation and noise as defined by Public Resources Code Sections 21068 and 21082.2, and the State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15064, 15064.4, 15064.5, and 15382; (4) find that in accordance with the provisions of the CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed Project, which substantially lessens or avoids one or more of the significant adverse environmental impacts identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report; (5) find that all information added to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report after public notice of the availability of the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for public review but before certification, merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and recirculation is not necessary; (6) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081.6. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures and project features adopted to avoid or lessen significant effects on the environment, pursuant to and identifies the responsibilities of the City for Los Angeles Harbor Department, as lead agency, to monitor and verify project compliance with those mitigation measures and project features; (7) approve the proposed Project identified in the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report including all feasible mitigation measures and project features with consideration of the Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; (8) direct the Waterfront Real Estate Division to incorporate by reference the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, mitigation measures, project features, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program into any and all lease agreements or assignments encompassed in the approved Project; (9) authorize the Environmental Management Division to post a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse; and (10) 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 – 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)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
City of Los Angeles v. L. A. Terminals, Inc., et al.
LASC CASE NO. NC061591
L. A. Terminals, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles; Occidental Chemical Corporation
USDC CASE NO. 2:18-cv-06754 MWF(RAOx)
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Phillips 66 Company:
Property: Berths 148-151
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Henry Barzotti
Negotiating Parties: City and Phillips 66
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: Brian Broughton
Negotiating Parties: City and LA28
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
L. Adjournment