Maritime Commerce Advisory Committee (MCAC) - November 19, 2020

1. Welcome and Self-Introductions (All)

2. Maritime Update (Brendan O’Meara)

3. Crane Cove Park Update (Jennifer Gee)

4. Pier 68 Shipyard Update (Gerry Roybal)

5. Port Resilience (Brad Benson)

6. Old and New Business; General Discussion; Agenda Topics for Future Meetings (All)

7. Forward Calendar

• MCAC meeting dates schedule in 2021 (third Thursday, every other month):
January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18
MCAC meetings are held Virtually, unless otherwise noticed, and begin at 11:30am.
Due to the COVID-19 public health orders, this meeting will be held online and by teleconference.

• Port Commission meeting dates prior to next MCAC meeting:
December 8
PC meetings are held Virtually, unless otherwise noticed.

MCAC Virtual Meeting Protocols

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Port of San Francisco is conducting business remotely as we comply with State of California directives and orders for social distancing and staying at home. The Port is committed to ensuring that our meetings are accessible to the public, including the opportunity to participate by providing oral and written comment. The instructions below outline how members of the public can access the virtual MCAC meeting and provide public comment.

1. How to Join
a. Go to the first page of the notice/agenda and click on the Zoom Virtual Meeting Link.
b. You can join the meeting from a desktop computer, mobile device, or telephone. You can learn more about Joining a Zoom Meeting.
i. If you are calling in, but would like to access meeting materials, please use links provided in the agenda above or visit the MCAC meeting webpage and locate the specific meeting date.
ii. We recommend that you test out your device, internet connection, and Zoom app compatibility well before attempting to join the meeting.
c. When prompted, provide your name and email address to be placed in the meeting. You will automatically be muted when joining as an attendee.

2. Providing Public Comment
a. Public comment for MCAC virtual meetings can be provided in multiple ways.
i. Written Comments:
1. You are welcome to submit written comments to Port staff via email. Please send to dominic.moreno@sfport.com
2. In the subject line of your email, indicate the meeting date and the topic of your comment. For an item on the agenda, please include the meeting date and item number.
ii. Oral Comments:
1. Following committee discussion of each agenda item, Port staff will provide an opportunity for public comment.
2. If you want to provide oral comments on a specific agenda item, you will need to “Raise your hand” during the Zoom meeting. *If calling into the meeting from a telephone, you can use “Star (*) 9” to raise/ lower your hand.
3. Once your hand is raised and it is your turn to speak, the MCAC meeting facilitator will unmute you, announce your name, and you will be able to make your comment. *Depending on how you have called in, you may also need to unmute yourself.
4. After your public comment, your hand will be lowered, and you will be placed back on mute.

1. Welcome
• Skipped self-introductions by all present.

2. Maritime Update (Brendan O’Meara)
• The NO SAIL ORDER remains in effect voluntarily by Cruise Lines International Association.
• The CDC will issue new preliminary guidelines to begin cruising in the future.
• Pier 80 will hit over 100k autos for the second calendar year in a row.
• The Jeremiah O’Brien historic vessel will make its way back home to Pier 45 as salvage and cleanup has been completed.  It has been laid up at Pier 35N due to the fire in May 2020.
• The Klamath, a historic ferry, is proposing to dock at Pier 9.  It will have public access to the apron and be available for ship tours.  We will ask for a letter of support from the MCAC.

3. Crane Cove Park Update (Jennifer Gee)
• Crane Cove Park is a 7-acre bay front park located in the Southern Waterfront.
• The design team preserved many of the historic maritime resources from Pier 70, including two historic cranes, the last remaining ship building slipway, and artifacts displayed throughout the park that highlight the history of Pier 70.
• The park features 2 acres of multi-purpose lawn with picnic and barbeque areas.
• The park will also be able to accommodate special events.
• There is a small pocket beach for sport water recreation.
• There are pedestrian and bicycle access pathways.
• There is a garden area which also treats storm water.
• The park officially opened on September 30, 2020.
• A request for proposal (RFP) will be out next year to rehabilitate two historic structures (the Kneass Building and Building 49) located in the Pier 70 area.

4. Pier 68 Shipyard Update (Gerry Roybal)
• The Port acquired the property back in 1982 from Bethlehem Steel.  This purchase included a fully functioning commercial ship repair yard with two drydocks and cranes.  Since 1982, the Port hired terminal operators to successfully run the shipyard.
• The last operator was Puglia Engineering.  They ran the shipyard for approximately 3 months and shortly after, filed for bankruptcy, and abandoned the yard.
• Please see the informational presentation on the current status and future repurposing on Pier 70 shipyard:  https://sfport.com/media/6492/download

5. Port Resilience (Brad Benson)
• The Waterfront Resilience Program is a Port-wide program.  The program will take actions to reduce seismic and climate change risks that support a safe, equitable, sustainable, and vibrant waterfront.
• For an overview of the Port Resilience Program, please see the presentation:
https://sfport.com/media/6493/download

6. Other; Old and New Business; General Discussion; Agenda Topics for Future Meetings
• Dominic has requested to regain back 60-100 feet of apron at Pier 30/32 for lay berthing opportunities from the Department of Public Health, which has been turned into a testing
site for COVID-19.

7. Forward Calendar
• MCAC meeting dates schedule in 2021 (third Thursday, every other month):
January 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18
MCAC meetings are held Virtually, unless otherwise noticed, and begin at 11:30am.
Due to the COVID-19 public health orders, this meeting will be held online and by teleconference.
• Port Commission meeting dates prior to next MCAC meeting:
December 8
PC meetings are held Virtually, unless otherwise noticed.