Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Harbor Administration Building
425 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, California 90731
Harbor Administration Building
425 S. Palos Verdes Street
San Pedro, California 90731
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022 AT 9:00 A.M.
Board of Harbor Commissioners
President Jaime L. Lee
Vice President Edward R. Renwick
Commissioner Diane L. Middleton
Commissioner Lucia Moreno-Linares
Commissioner Anthony Pirozzi, Jr.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
OPEN SESSION
A. Roll Call
B. Executive Director Remarks
C. Comment from the Public on Non-Agenda Items
D. 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.
E. Reports of the Commissioners
F. Board Committee Reports
None
G. Approval of the Minutes
None
H. Presentation
None
I. Level I Coastal Development Permit
None
J. Board Reports of the Executive Director
Consent Item No. 1
Media Relations
Summary: Staff requests approval of the First Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3655 with Cision US Inc. (Cision), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices in Los Angeles, to provide a package of media monitoring and measurement services that will enable the Harbor Department to target, distribute, track, and measure regional, national and international news coverage about the Port of Los Angeles (Port) in both print and broadcast media. The amendment extends the term of the agreement by two years through May 20, 2024 and increases the compensation by $37,948, for a new total compensation amount of $92,398 for the duration of the five-year agreement. The City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) is financially responsible for payment of expenses 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, it is more feasible for outside contractors to perform this work than City employees; (3) approve the First Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3655 with Cision extending the three-year term to a total of five years with $37,948 additional compensation for a total of $92,398 for the entire five-year term; (4) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to the First Amendment to Agreement No. 19-3655; and (5) adopt Resolution No.____________.
Regular Item No. 2
Waterfront & Commercial Real Estate
Summary: Staff requests approval of the proposed successor Permit No. 955 (P955) with Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor (Boys and Girls Club), a California nonprofit Corporation, for use and occupancy of City of Los Angeles Harbor Department (Harbor Department) property located at 100 W. 5th Street in San Pedro (commonly known as Liberty Hill Plaza). Boys and Girls Club will be utilizing the premises for development and implementation of educational and recreational programs for youth, fostering greater interest in and knowledge of the Port of Los Angeles, the harbor, the shipping industry, maritime commerce and other maritime-related subjects; preparing boys and girls for higher education and the responsibilities of citizenship; and providing youth the encouragement and training necessary to achieve leadership positions in the maritime industry. In exchange for the services and community benefit, Boys and Girls Club will not be required to pay rent to the Harbor Department. The Harbor Department will also support Boys and Girls Club through an annual sponsorship in the amount of $214,429.92 for the first year of the Permit. The Harbor Department shall contribute $114,429.92 starting in Year 2 of the Permit and for the remainder of the term of the 20-year Permit.
Recommendation: Board resolve to (1) find that it is in the best interest of the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department to waive the Harbor’s Leasing Policy concerning rent in exchange for the services and community benefits provided by the Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor; (2) 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(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; (3) approve Permit No. 955 with Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor; (4) direct the Board Secretary to transmit Permit No. 955 to City Council for approval pursuant to Charter Section 606 of the City Charter; (5) authorize the Executive Director to execute and the Board Secretary to attest to Permit No. 955 upon approval by City Council; and (6) adopt Resolution No.___________.
K. Closed Session
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9
Harbor Performance Enhancement Center, LLC v. City of Los Angeles Harbor Department, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-03251
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.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS070017
3. 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
4. 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: Michael DiBernardo
Tenant Negotiator: Paul Nazzaro
Negotiating Parties: City and China Shipping Holding Company, Ltd.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED 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)
6. 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 LLC:
Property: 2500 Navy Way, San Pedro
City Negotiators: Michael DiBernardo/Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: John Ochs
Negotiating Parties: City and APM Terminals Pacific LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
7. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Permit 733 with 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
8. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to a proposed permit with Yusen Terminals LLC:
Property: 701 New Dock Street, Terminal Island
City Negotiators: Michael DiBernardo/Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Alan McCorkle
Negotiating Parties: City and Yusen Terminals LLC
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 a proposed permit with BNSF Railway Company:
Property: 2401 East Pacific Coast Highway, Wilmington
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: David Rankin
Negotiating Parties: City and BNSF Railway Company
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 Permit 529 with Union Pacific Railroad Company:
Property: 2401 East Sepulveda Blvd., Carson
City Negotiator: Marisa Katnich
Tenant Negotiator: Greg Brigham
Negotiating Parties: City and Union Pacific Railroad Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
11. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Revocable Permit 12-03 with Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.:
Property: 936 Barracuda Street, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Paul Andre
Tenant Negotiator: Lynn Boris
Negotiating Parties: City and Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
12. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Revocable Permit 17-02 with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles:
Property: Warehouse 57, Berths 57-58, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Jenny Krusoe
Negotiating Parties: City and AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
13. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to a proposed permit with LA Sky Harbor/DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro:
Property: 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Frank Yuan
Negotiating Parties: City and LA Sky Harbor/DoubleTree by Hilton San Pedro
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
14. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to a proposed permit with San Pedro Fish Market:
Property: Berths 93C, D, E, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Eugene D. Seroka
Tenant Negotiator: Michael Ungaro
Negotiating Parties: City and San Pedro Fish Market
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
15. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Provide instructions to its real estate negotiators with respect to Lease 915 with San Pedro Public Market LLC:
Property: Berths 74-83, San Pedro
City Negotiator: Michael Galvin
Tenant Negotiator: Eric Johnson
Negotiating Parties: City and San Pedro Public Market LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
16. 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)
L. Adjournment