Regular Agenda - May 15, 2014
REGULAR AGENDA OF THE
LOS ANGELES BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS
THURSDAY, May 15, 2014 AT 8:30 A.M.
PORT OF LOS ANGELES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
425 S. PALOS VERDES STREET
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS
Ambassador Vilma S. Martinez, President
Vice President David Arian
Commissioner Patricia Castellanos
Commissioner Anthony Pirozzi, Jr.
Commissioner Edward R. Renwick
A. OPENING STATEMENT - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS OF
THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THIS BOARD
PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE MAY ADDRESS THIS BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH ANY AGENDA ITEM OR DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
AS PROVIDED BY THE BROWN ACT, THE BOARD HAS LIMITED EACH INDIVIDUAL'S SPEAKING TIME TO THREE MINUTES. ANYONE DESIRING TO SPEAK DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A SPEAKER CARD AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION SECRETARY, VIA THE SERGEANT AT ARMS, PRIOR TO THE START OF THE MEETING.
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMARKS
D. REPORTS OF THE COMMISSIONERS
E. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
F. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Minutes for approval for the following dates:
April 3, 2014 Regular Meeting
April 17, 2014 Regular Meeting
G. PRESENTATION
Summer on the LA Waterfront
Los Angeles Harbor Water Quality Programs
H. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Public Hearing
Planning and Economic Development
Pursuant to the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended, and the Port of Los Angeles' certified Port Master Plan, notice is hereby given to all interested persons and organizations that the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive public comments prior to considering the following for a Coastal Development Permit.
Planning and Economic Development
1(b) Re: RESOLUTION NO. ____________ - ISSUANCE OF A LEVEL II APPEALABLE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (NO. 14-07) TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES BUREAU OF ENGINEERING TO REPLACE CHEMICAL STORAGE TANKS AT THE TERMINAL ISLAND WATER RECLAMATION PLANT
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
SUMMARY: The City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (BOE) is seeking to replace a lime slurry system with a calcium chloride and sodium hydroxide system at the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant (TIWRP). Staff is recommending that the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) approve Coastal Development Permit (CDP) No. 14-07, a Level II appealable permit for the proposed project.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) hold a public hearing for the proposed Coastal Development Permit No. 14-07, a Level II appealable permit; (2) find that the proposed project conforms with the certified Port Master Plan and find that this project will have no significant adverse environmental impacts as provided in the California Environmental Quality Act; (3) upon closure of the public hearing, resolve to approve the issuance of Coastal Development Permit No. 14-07, consistent with the project description listed on Application for Discretionary Project No. 130321-045, and direct the Director of Planning & Economic Development to issue said permit; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
I. BOARD REPORTS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CONSENT ITEMS (2- 6)
Business and Trade Development
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
SUMMARY: The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department), as the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) grantee, establishes General Purpose Operating Agreements with FTZ operators to oversee their FTZ operations. The Harbor Department received a request from ASK Marine, Inc. (ASK), Site 15, located in Wilmington, California, to exercise its first renewal option to extend the term of its FTZ Operating Agreement No. 09-2749 (Agreement No. 09-2749) at FTZ 202, Site 15. ASK provides international logistic and warehouse services. The original term of the agreement is five years with three, five-year renewal options. The original agreement commenced October 1, 2009 and is set to expire on September 30, 2014. Any change made to an original Operating Agreement, including existing renewal options, requires an amendment to the agreement. Upon approval, the proposed First Amendment will extend Agreement No. 09-2749 for five years through September 30, 2019. Also, as part of the changes, all updated City of Los Angeles contractual provisions will be incorporated into Agreement No. 09-2749. All remaining terms and conditions of Agreement No. 09-2749 shall remain in full force and effect.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) approve the proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 09-2749 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and ASK Marine, Inc.; (2) direct the Board Secretary to transmit the proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 09-2749 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 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code; (3) upon approval by the City Council, authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 09-2749; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Contracts and Purchasing
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
SUMMARY: The Contracts and Purchasing Division requests approval to award Contract No. 39702 to Staples, Inc. (Staples), headquartered in Framingham, MA, for the purchase of general office supplies. Contract No. 39702 is a one-year contract, with two, one-year renewal options at an annual amount not-to-exceed $380,000. Through this contract, the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) will purchase general office supplies required for daily business operations.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) approve Contract No. 39702 with Staples, Inc. for a term of one-year at an amount not-to-exceed $380,000, with two, one-year renewal options at an annual amount not-to-exceed $380,000; (2) authorize the Executive Director to execute the proposed contract; (3) authorize the Executive Director or designee, in his/her discretion, to exercise two, one-year renewal options at an amount not-to-exceed $380,000 annually, subject to budget authorization in each year; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Port Police
4. Re: RESOLUTION NO. ____________ - AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 39704 FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR NEUTRON DETECTORS – MODULE RSN INCLUDING HELIUM GAS
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
SUMMARY: The Port Police Division requests approval of Contract No. 39704 with SAFE Boats International of Bremerton, WA, for the purchase of four Neutron Detectors - Module RSN, including helium, specifically 3He. This equipment will be permanently installed in the RS-700 Gamma Neutron Radiation Detection system (Mobile Radiation Monitoring System) manufactured by Radiation Solutions, Inc. The complete system will be installed on two 33' patrol vessels. The total cost of the equipment is $384,514 (including tax, delivery and installation). Funds are available in the Port Police Capital Budget (59981) and the equipment is eligible for 75% reimbursement under the Port Security Grant Program, Fiscal Year 2012.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) award and approve Contract No. 39704 to SAFE Boats International of Bremerton, WA in the amount of $384,514, including tax and delivery; (2) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Contract No. 39704 for and on behalf of the Board; and (3) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Wharfinger
PERMANENT ORDER NO. ____________ - AMENDING ITEMS 100 AND 1615 OF THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES TARIFF NO. 4, SECTION ONE "DEFINITIONS" AND SECTION SIXTEEN "GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS"; AND ADDING A NEW SECTION TWENTY - FOUR "RECREATIONAL COURTESY DOCKS"
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Transmittal 4
Transmittal 5
SUMMARY: On November 17, 2011 and December 20, 2012, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) approved contracts for the waterside and landside construction of the Downtown Harbor. The Downtown Harbor will include approximately 900 feet of dock space for use as Recreational Courtesy Docks (RCD) that will be available for recreational boaters, tall ships, and training vessels to tie up and visit this area of the Port of Los Angeles. In order to ensure public safety and environmental protection, and to effectively manage these docks, changes to two existing Tariff Sections, and the addition of a new Tariff Section are proposed. The proposed Tariff language will include hours of operation, permit requirements, and enforcement guidelines.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) approve the Amendment to Tariff No. 4 Items 100 and 1615, and the addition of new Section Twenty-Four; (2) adopt Temporary Order No.____________ and Permanent Order No.____________ to amend Items 100 and 1615 in the Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4, Section One "Definitions" and Section Sixteen "General Rules and Regulations"; and add a new Section Twenty-Four "Recreational Courtesy Docks"; (3) authorize the Board Secretary to certify the adoption of the Temporary Order by the Board and cause the same to be published once in a newspaper printed and published in the City of Los Angeles, to take effect prior to adoption by Ordinance for a period not-to-exceed 90 days pursuant to Charter Section 653(b); (4) direct the Board Secretary to transmit to the City Council for approval the Permanent Order and the Ordinance approving the authorizing the amendments to Tariff No. 4 pursuant to City Charter 653(a); and (5) authorize the Board Secretary to execute the Temporary Order, Permanent Order and Ordinance amending Tariff No. 4 as stated above, and upon its publication, transmit the Orders and Ordinance to the Chief Wharfinger for implementation and posting to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department's website.
Goods Movement
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
SUMMARY: In June 2009, the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) approved a pedestrian bridge as part of the Wilmington Waterfront Development Project. Staff has become aware of a State of California grant opportunity for this proposed pedestrian bridge, for which the application is due May 21, 2014. As such, staff seeks Board approval to submit a grant application to the State of California Department of Transportation, which requires a City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) minimum match commitment of 11.47% ($1.376 million based upon an estimated total project cost of $12.0 million). Formal project approval and funding will proceed separately through the Project Development Committee and Board.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) authorize and direct the Executive Director to apply for funding from the State Transportation Program grant for the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department project related to the Wilmington Waterfront Area Pedestrian Bridge; (2) authorize and direct the Executive Director to negotiate and return to the Board of Harbor Commissioners for consideration of the grant agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation for any grant award; and (3) adopt Resolution No.____________.
J. CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Fast Lane Transportation, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0300, including intervention by City of Carson
Consolidated with:
California Cartage Company, Inc., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0311
City of Long Beach v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0312
Coalition for a Safe Environment, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0308
East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0309
Long Beach Unified School District v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0310
South Coast Air Quality Management District v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Contra Costa Superior Court Case No. CIVMSN14-0313
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to the proposed ground lease for Ports O’Call site:
Property: Berths 74-83, San Pedro, California
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiators: Eric Johnson, Brian Saenger
Negotiating Parties: City and LA Waterfront Alliance
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to a proposed permit with The Jankovich Company:
Property: Berth 240, Terminal Island, California
City Negotiators: Jack Hedge, Sumita Thappa,
Jeremy Karmelich
Tenant Negotiators: Tom Jankovich, Tom Jankovich, Jr.,
Troy Jankovich, Bill Pratley
Negotiating Parties: City and The Jankovich Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: one case.