REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 AT 4:30 P.M.
Board of Harbor Commissioners
President, Ambassador Vilma S. Martinez
Vice President David Arian
Commissioner Patricia Castellanos
Commissioner Anthony Pirozzi, Jr.
Commissioner Edward R. Renwick
ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
CLOSED SESSION
B. Closed Session Items
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Permit 827 with APM Terminals Pacific, Ltd.:
Property: Berth 400, Terminal Island
City Negotiator: Jack Hedge
Tenant Negotiator: John Ochs
Negotiating Parties: City and APM Terminals Pacific, Ltd.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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:
(1 case).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 54956.9 (one case).
C. Executive Director Remarks
D. Comments from the Public on Non-Agenda Items
E. Report from the Neighborhood Council Representatives
F. Reports of the Commissioners
G. Board Committee Reports
1. ACTA Meeting of September 22, 2017
H. Approval of the Minutes
1. Special meeting of October 6, 2017
I. Presentation
1. Wilmington Waterfront Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel
J. Level I Coastal Development Permit Report
K. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Items (1 - 5)
Port Police
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Summary: Staff requests the Board of Harbor Commissioners accept and enter into Grant Award No. EMW-2017-PU-00358, with the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for the reimbursement of funds allocated to the Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). If approved, the proposed Federal grant will be in the amount of $1,875,000 with an award date of September 1, 2017. Items approved for grant reimbursement subsequent to expenditure by the Harbor Department are as follows: Security System Maintenance and Repair $750,000; POLA Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Enhancement and Critical Infrastructure Protection $375,000; and Security System Integration $750,000. The award is for a three-year period ending August 31, 2020. A 25% cost share is required under this FY 2017 PSGP, which will be funded by the Harbor Department. The Harbor Department’s total cost share and financial responsibility for the projects is $625,000, for a total cost of $2,500,000 for all three projects.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find 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 1(6) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) approve the Grant Award, Grant No. EMU-2017-PU-00358 for FY 2017 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency for the reimbursement of funds allocated to the Harbor Department under the Fiscal Year 2017 Port Security Grant Program; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Obligating Document for the Award; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________ accepting the Grant Award for EMW-2017-PU-00358 for FY 2017 PSGP.
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Order resetting compensation under Concession Agreement No. 796 (CA 796) with Holiday Harbor/Fleitz Brothers, LLC (Holiday Harbor) for the use of City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) property located at Berths 33 and 34 of the West Channel Development Area in San Pedro. CA 796 provides for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a facility for a recreational vessel marina and related uses, including dry storage of vessels and incidental purposes. The proposed Order resetting compensation covers the ten-year period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2027, and resets the Fixed Minimum Rent (FMR) to $366,711.96 plus a Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment effective October 2017. The total annual 2016 compensation was $477,187.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find 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 as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) approve the Order resetting compensation with Holiday Harbor/Fleitz Brothers, LLC for the ten-year period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2027; (3) authorize the Board Secretary to attest to the Order resetting compensation to be paid by Holiday Harbor/Fleitz Brothers, LLC pursuant to Section 4(1) of Concession Agreement No. 796; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________ and Order No.____________.
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
3. RESOLUTION NO.____________ - APPROVE SUCCESSOR REVOCABLE PERMIT NO. 17-11 WITH ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES EDUCATION & WELFARE CORPORATION, INC.
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Summary: Staff requests approval of successor Revocable Permit No. 17-11 (RP 17-11) between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education & Welfare Corporation, Inc. (Mary Star) for the use of office space at the World Cruise Center (Cruise Center) on a month to month basis at a reduced rent. Mary Star provides a recreational facility, counseling, and non-denominational ministry and religious services to crew members of cruise ships calling at the Port of Los Angeles. The proposed compensation of $1,012 per month reflects an ongoing rent reduction in recognition of the free services Mary Star provides and is the financial responsibility of the tenant. Rent will be subject to annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) escalations.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article III Section 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) approve Revocable Permit No. 17-11 with Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education & Welfare Corporation, Inc.; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Revocable Permit No. 17-11; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Trade Development
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Transmittal 4
Transmittal 5
Transmittal 6
Summary: Staff is requesting the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) to ratify past spending through approval of a one year $150,000 contract with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) Foundation's Los Angeles Regional Export Council (LARExC). The Chamber was already paid $300,000; $150,000 in 2012 and $150,000 in 2016 under prior Executive Director Agreements. However, there was no contract in place to pay the Chamber the final installment of $150,000 for services rendered during Calendar Year 2017. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for payment and Board approval is required to ratify prior spending and pay the Chamber Foundation.
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 II Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) ratify the two previous non-consecutive Executive Director Agreements and expenditures with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Los Angeles Regional Export Council (LARExC) between 2012 and 2016, which should have originally been components of one overall agreement in the amount of $450,000; (3) approve Agreement with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation for a term of one year in the amount of $150,000; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute the proposed Agreement and the Board Secretary to attest said Agreement; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Cargo & Industrial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of the Fourth Amendment to Operating Agreement No. 15-3354 (Operating Agreement) with Hecate Energy Harborside LLC (Hecate). Hecate is responsible to finance, develop, construct, install, operate, manage, and maintain photovoltaic solar power systems (PV Systems) for the City of Los Angeles (Harbor Department). Hecate will build the PV Systems on twelve (12) specific site locations (Site Locations) located throughout the Port of Los Angeles (Port) and deliver the power from these sites to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) pursuant to the terms of certain Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) between Hecate and LADWP. Hecate requested the Harbor Department consider various modifications to the Operating Agreement as a result of the development and finance challenges Hecate encountered as part of its planning and financing process. The proposed Fourth Amendment addresses these issues, including but not limited to: redefining "Pre-commercial Operations" as "Substantial Completion" and extending the Substantial Completion milestone date; allows for a one-time series of transfers and delegations, including change of ownership of Hecate, and sub-contracting to two (2) sub-operators controlled by Hecate; provisions delineating "material interference" by City; and other modifications necessary to further align the Operating Agreement with the terms of the PPAs. Further, this Amendment will facilitate the Harbor Department's fulfillment of its obligations under the Agreement with the California State Attorney General. In addition to the amendment to the Operating Agreement, Hecate requested the consent to a restructure of the ownership of Hecate to facilitate financing of the development from other tax equity partners. The proposed consent addresses this issue.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find 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 as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) approve the Fourth Amendment to Operating Agreement No. 15-3354 with Hecate Energy Harborside LLC and the Consent; (3) direct the Board Secretary to transmit the Fourth Amendment to Operating Agreement No. 15-3554 and the Consent to City Council for approval pursuant to Charter Section 606 of the City Charter; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Fourth Amendment and the Consent upon approval by City Council; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Regular Items (6 - 10)
Environmental Management
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Summary: Staff requests that the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Berths 226-236 Everport Container Terminal Improvements Project prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and approve Alternative 5 as identified in the EIR for the proposed Everport terminal modifications. Staff has chosen to recommend adoption of this alternative, as opposed to the proposed Project in the EIR, as it would offer greater on-dock rail potential while meeting the project objectives and supporting the goals of the Clean Air Action Plan. Like the proposed Project, Alternative 5 also requires federal permits from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). As a result, the document was prepared as a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/EIR per the requirements of CEQA and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The USACE will consider approval of the EIS in their decision to grant permits for Alternative 5 in a separate action. Alternative 5 is similar to the proposed Project in that it would improve marine shipping and commerce at the existing Everport Container Terminal located at Berths 226-236 on Terminal Island to accommodate larger container vessels (up to 16,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)) that are anticipated to call at the Everport Container Terminal through the proposed lease extension through December 31, 2038 under Permit 888. Accordingly, Alternative 5 would consist of deepening two existing berths (Berths 226-229 and Berths 230-232), adding five new 100-foot gauge A-frame over-water gantry (wharf) cranes, raising up to five existing operational cranes, adding five alternative maritime power (AMP) vaults, and constructing backland improvements. Unlike the proposed Project, however, Alternative 5 would also increase the capacity of the Terminal Island Container Transfer Facility (TICTF) by adding track in order to process more containers at this on-dock facility. Though the overall throughput increase for the facility would be the same under Alternative 5 as for the proposed Project due to space limitations of the container yard backland area, Alternative 5 has the potential to cause fewer containers to be moved offsite by truck than the proposed Project thereby potentially reducing environmental impacts. As a result, identical to the proposed Project, Alternative 5 would increase the capacity of the Everport Container Terminal from 1,818,000 TEUs annually to 2,379,525 TEUs annually by 2038, which is an increase of 561,525 TEUs. In this action, the Board will need to independently review and consider the Final EIR and, if deemed adequate under CEQA, certify the EIR, adopt specific Findings of Fact (FOF) regarding the significant environmental impacts of Alternative 5 and mitigation measures to reduce or avoid such impacts, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC), and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). Similar to the proposed Project, with the application of mitigation measures and lease measures, significant and unavoidable impacts from Alternative 5 would remain related to the following impact areas: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, and greenhouse gas emissions. Aside from mitigation and lease measures that are the responsibility of the tenant as outlined in the MMRP, the construction of Alternative 5 is the financial responsibility of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department).
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Berths 226-236 Everport Container Terminal Improvements Project (a) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21000 et seq.), with the California Environmental Quality Act 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 of Harbor Commissioners for review and the Board of Harbor Commissioners considered the information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report prior to approving Alternative 5 of the Berth 226-236 Everport Container Terminal Improvements 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 Environmental Impact Report, Alternative 5 of the Berths 226-236 Everport Container Terminal Improvements Project will have significant environmental effects on air quality and meteorology, biological resources, cultural resources, and greenhouse gas emissions 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 California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Berths 226-236 Everport Terminal Improvements Project, including the selection of Alternative 5, which substantially lessens or avoids one or more of the significant adverse environmental impacts identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report; (5) find that, in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15091(a)(3), specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, make infeasible certain mitigation measures such that some environmental impacts remain significant and unavoidable; (6) find that, all information added to the Final Environmental Impact Report after public notice of the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for public review but before certification, merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate Environmental Impact Report and recirculation is not necessary; (7) find that, in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21081(b) and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15093, the benefits of creating a more efficient facility at Berths 226-236 outweigh the significant and unavoidable environmental impacts, and adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations; (8) 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, lease measures, and standard conditions adopted to avoid or lessen significant effects on the environment, pursuant to and identifies the responsibilities of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department, as lead agency, to monitor and verify project compliance with those mitigation measures and lease measures; (9) approve Alternative 5 of the Berths 226-236 Everport Container Terminal Improvements Project identified in the Environmental Impact Report including all feasible mitigation measures and lease measures with consideration of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; (10) direct the Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division to incorporate by reference the Environmental Impact Report, mitigation measures, lease measures, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program into any and all lease agreements or assignments encompassed in the approved Project; (11) authorize the Environmental Management Division to file the Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk, the Los Angeles City Clerk, and the State Secretary of Resources; and (12) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Environmental Management
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Summary: Staff requests that the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) accept and approve the California Energy Commission (CEC) Grant Agreement in the amount of $4,524,000 to fund the Port of Los Angeles' Everport Advanced Cargo Handling Demonstration Project (Project), and approve the associated Multiparty Agreement among the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department), Everport Terminal Services Inc. (Everport), BYD Motors Inc. (BYD), and Taylor Machine Works, Inc. (Taylor). The CEC awarded the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) a grant in the amount of $4,524,000 to fund the design, development, delivery, and 12-month demonstration of three pre-commercial battery electric zero emission (ZE) yard tractors and two pre-commercial battery electric ZE top handlers at Everport, the Project demonstration partner. The three ZE yard tractors will be automatically connected and charged by the first ever Electric Truck Smart Plug-In System, and the two ZE top handlers will utilize manual connection to the charging stations. BYD will manufacture the ZE yard tractors and provide in-kind match funding in the amount of $189,403. Taylor will manufacture the ZE top handlers and provide in-kind match funding in the amount of $121,500. Everport will provide match funds in the amount of $856,000 for labor to operate and maintain the cargo handling equipment. The Harbor Department will provide $2,000,000 to design and construct the necessary electrical infrastructure to deliver power to all pieces of equipment. The Harbor Department will also provide administrative oversight for the Project, and act as fiduciary agent for reimbursement to Subrecipients (BYD and Taylor) for Project expenditures. The Harbor Department is financially responsible for $2,000,000 for the design and construction of the electrical infrastructure to support this Project at the Everport terminal. Total project cost inclusive of the grant funds and partner costs is $7,690,903.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find 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(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) accept and approve the Grant Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the California Energy Commission, in the amount of $4,524,000, for the Port of Los Angeles' Everport Advanced Cargo Handling Demonstration Project; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Grant Agreement with the California Energy Commission for and on behalf of the Board; (4) approve a Multiparty Agreement between City of Los Angeles Harbor Department, Everport Terminal Services Inc., BYD Motors Inc., and Taylor Machine Works, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $4,524,000 for a term of three years; (5) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to said Multiparty Agreement with Everport Terminal Services Inc., BYD Motors Inc., and Taylor Machine Works, Inc. for and on behalf of the Board; and (6) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Environmental Management
8. RESOLUTION NO.____________ - TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ULTRA-LOW EMISSION DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY FOR ON-ROAD TRUCKS
Transmittal 1
Summary: Staff requests that the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) approve and enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for a Technology Advancement Program (TAP) grant in the amount of $287,500. The Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) TAP Advisory Committee (AC) has reviewed and recommends funding for the project to develop and validate a near-zero-emission diesel engine for on-road heavy-duty trucks (Project). The objective of the Project is to advance engine and after-treatment technologies in heavy-duty diesel engines to achieve oxides of nitrogen (NOx) levels that are at least 90% lower than 2010 heavy-duty NOx emission standards. This TAP Project will be managed by the AQMD in coordination with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). It is part of a larger engine development program currently underway by CARB. The total Project cost is estimated to be $1,325,000 of which CARB will pay $750,000, and AQMD will pay $287,500. The total requested TAP funding amount is $287,500, which will be paid by the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department).
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find 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 as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District for the total not-to-exceed amount of $287,500 for a term of three years; (3) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the Memorandum of Agreement, for and on behalf of the Board; and (4) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Government Affairs
9. RESOLUTION NO.____________ - ACCEPTANCE OF A MODEL HIGH ROAD TRAINING PARTNERSHIP GRANT UNDER FISCAL YEAR 2018, GRANT NO. K7105619, FROM THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Summary: Staff requests the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) accept and approve reimbursement Grant Award, Grant No. K7105619, with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) for the reimbursement of funds allocated to the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 for the Model High Road Training Partnership Grant. If approved, the proposed State reimbursement grant will be in the amount of $500,000 with an end date of October 31, 2018. Funds will be used to hire a consultant to help create a skill-focused, industry-based demonstration project that helps the up-skilling and re-skilling of the current the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) workforce. As the grant is a reimbursement grant the Harbor Department is financially responsible for front-funding the $500,000 amount before requesting reimbursement from the EDD.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find 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 as determined by the Director of Environmental Management; (2) approve the Grant Award Agreement, Grant No. K7105619 for FY 2018 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and the California Employment Development Department for reimbursement of funds allocated to the Harbor Department under the Fiscal Year 2018 Model High Road Training Partnership Grant Program; (3) authorize the Executive Director/designee to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the WOIA Subgrant Agreement for the Award; (4) authorize the Harbor Department to implement the demonstration project approved for funding by the EDD; (5) approve the budgetary transfer of $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance to the following operating expense accounts:
a. $475,000 to Center 0260, Account 54290 - Miscellaneous Professional Services, Program 000, and
b. $25,000 to Center 0260, Account 53000 - Domestic Travel, Program 000
(6) direct the Board Secretary to transmit the Resolution to the Mayor for approval pursuant to Section 343(b) of the City Charter; (7) direct the Board Secretary to notify the City Clerk of such transfer pursuant to Section 343(d) of the City Charter at the time such transfer is made; and (8) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Cargo Marketing
10. RESOLUTION NO.____________ - APPROVAL OF FOREIGN TRADE ZONE GENERAL PURPOSE OPERATING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES HARBOR DEPARTMENT AND CALIFORNIA CARTAGE COMPANY LLC FTZ 202, SITE 1A
Transmittal 1
Transmittal 2
Transmittal 3
Transmittal 4
Summary: Staff requests the approval of the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) and California Cartage Company LLC (California Cartage) to continue operating its warehouse within FTZ 202, Site 1A, located at 2401 East Pacific Highway, Wilmington, California 90744. The Harbor Department, as the FTZ grantee, establishes General Purpose Operating Agreements with FTZ operators to oversee their FTZ operations. Currently, the Harbor Department and California Cartage have an FTZ Operating Agreement No. 17-3503 which will expire on November 28, 2017. California Cartage wishes to continue operating its warehouse as a FTZ warehouse thus, the Harbor Department needs to execute a new Operating Agreement (Agreement) as required by the FTZ Board. Site 1A consist of a warehouse and office space of approximately 600,000 square feet on 84 acres located about five miles from the Port of Los Angeles. California Cartage will be operating its warehouse under FTZ procedures as a multi-usage site. This proposed Agreement will not require funding by the Harbor Department. The proposed Agreement is for a term of 180 days, commencing on the first day of the month subsequent to the Harbor Department’s approval of this Agreement. Upon approval, the proposed Agreement is for 180 days or upon the termination of the License, whichever occurs earlier.
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 III Class 1 (14), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (2) approve the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and California Cartage Company LLC; (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.____________.
L. Adjournment