Agenda
Agenda full text
SAN FRANCISCO PORT COMMISSION
Kimberly Brandon, President
Gail Gilman, Vice President
Willie Adams, Commissioner
Stephen Engblom, Commissioner
Steven Lee, Commissioner
Elaine Forbes, Executive Director Jenica Liu, Commission Affairs Manager
Office: 415-274-0400 Office: 415-274-0406
AGENDA
PORT COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024
1:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
2:15 P.M. OPEN SESSION
PORT COMMISSION HEARING ROOM
FERRY BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
This meeting will be held in person at the location listed above. Members of the public may attend the meeting to observe and provide public comment at the physical meeting location listed above or online at https://sfgovtv.org/sfgovtv-live-events. Instructions for providing remote public comment are below.
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The Port Commission Agenda as well as Staff Reports and other Explanatory Documents provided to the Port Commission are available for public inspection at the Pier 1 Reception Desk and posted on the Port’s website at https://sfport.com/meetings.
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – OCTOBER 8, 2024
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Vote on whether to hold a closed session and to invoke the attorney-client privilege regarding the matters listed below as Conference with Legal Counsel.
(1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL AND REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR – This is specifically authorized under California Government Code Section 54956.8. *This session is closed to any non-City/Port representative: (Discussion Item)
(a) Property: Piers 30/32 and Seawall Lot 330
Person Negotiating: Port: Mike Martin, Assistant Port Director, Scott Landsittel, Deputy Director, Real Estate and Development, Wyatt Donnelly-Landolt, Development Project Manager, Christine Maher, Development Project Manager
Negotiating Parties: Jesse Blout, 550 The Embarcadero Property, LLC
Under Negotiation: __ Price __ Terms of Payment X Both
In this executive session, the Port’s negotiators seek direction from the Port Commission on factors affecting the price and terms of payment, including price structure, financing, and other factors affecting the price and terms of payment of the proposed Piers 30/32 and SWL 330 development. The executive session discussions will enhance the capacity of the Port Commission during the public deliberations and actions to set the price and payment terms that are most likely to maximize the benefits to the Port, the City, and the People of the State of California.
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
A. Possible report on actions taken in closed session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12.
B. Vote in open session on whether to disclose any or all executive session discussions pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12.
6. RAMAYTUSH OHLONE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Announcement of Prohibition of Sound Producing Electronic Devices during the Meeting: Please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. The Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person responsible for the ringing of or use of a cell phone or other similar sound-producing electronic device.
B. Announcement of Time Allotment for Public Comments: Please be advised that a member of the public has up to three minutes to make public comments on each agenda item unless the Port Commission adopts a shorter period on any item. Public comment must be in respect to the current agenda item. For in-person public comment, please fill out a speaker card and hand it to the Port Commission Affairs Manager. For remote public comment, instructions are on the first page of this agenda. During public comment, dial *3 to be added to the queue. An audio prompt will signal when it is your turn to speak.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Public comment is permitted on any matter within Port jurisdiction that is not an agenda item. No Port Commission action can be taken on any matter raised other than to schedule the matter for a future agenda, refer the matter to staff for investigation or respond briefly to statements made or questions posed by members of the public. (Government Code Section 54954.2(a))
10. EXECUTIVE
A. Executive Director’s Report
• Economic Recovery
• Equity
• Key Project Updates
11. CONSENT
A. Request retroactive approval for members of the San Francisco Port Commission to travel with Port staff to Boston, Massachusetts on October 27-30, 2024 to attend the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention. (Resolution 24-52)
B. Request approval to adopt the 2025 Port Commission calendar which sets dates outside of regular meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month, and on the fourth Tuesday during the months of February and April. (Resolution 24-53)
12. WATERFRONT RESILIENCE PROGRAM
A. Informational presentation regarding the recommended contracting strategy to advance the Waterfront Resilience Program.
B. Request authorization to advertise a request for proposals for a 5-year, $40 million contract, with an option to extend for up to 5 years and up to an additional $40 million, to support the Waterfront Resilience Program. (Resolution 24-54)
C. Request for approval and appropriation of the third bond issuance in the amount of $124.0 million of 2018 Proposition A General Obligation Bonds, known as the Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety Bonds, to support program advisory services, early projects, and the San Francisco Waterfront Coastal Flood Study General Investigation (“Flood Study”). (Resolution 24-55)
13. MARITIME
A. Informational Presentation on Responses to the Port’s Request for Interest from Maritime Dredging and Construction Firms.
14. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
A. Informational Presentation on the Port's Economic Recovery Efforts.
15. NEW BUSINESS
16. ADJOURNMENT
A Port staff event with refreshments will occur in the lobby of the Port Commission hearing room immediately after adjournment of this Port Commission meeting marking the end of the business portion of the meeting. No Port business will be conducted or discussed at or during the gathering and the public is invited to attend and observe.
NOTES:
The San Francisco Port Commission meets regularly on the second Tuesday of every month, plus the fourth Tuesday of February and April, at 3:15 p.m. unless otherwise noticed. The Commission Agenda and staff reports are posted on the Port’s Website at https://sfport.com/about/port-commission. Contact Jenica Liu at (415) 274-0406 or jenica.liu@sfport.com.
Full Commission meetings are replayed on San Francisco cable via SFGovTV2 and streamed on the Internet. Broadband service is recommended for access. The Port Commission is generally broadcast on SFGovTV2, cable channel 78 on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 9 p.m. SFGovTV archives include a recording of each meeting, an agenda with links to the specific portion of the meeting, a file containing all closed captions for the deaf from the meeting and an MP3 recording of the meeting. The Port Commission meetings can be viewed online at http://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=92
The Fisherman’s Wharf Advisory Committee (FWAC) has been established and meets the first Wednesday of each odd numbered month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Contact Ming Yeung at ming.yeung@sfport.com.
The Maritime Commerce Advisory Committee (MCAC) meets every other month, on the third Thursday of the month, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at Pier 1 and virtually. Contact Dominic Moreno at (415) 850-6819 or dominic.moreno@sfport.com.
The Northern Advisory Committee (NAC) meets on the third Wednesday of odd-numbered months at 5:30 p.m. at Pier 1 and virtually. Contact Patrick Foster at patrick.foster@sfport.com or check our website at https://sfport.com/community for more information.
The Southern Advisory Committee (SAC) meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center, 1550 Evans Avenue, and virtually. Contact Mark Paez at mark.paez@sfport.com or check our website at https://sfport.com/community for more information.
The Waterfront Design Advisory Committee (WDAC) meets virtually, as needed, jointly with the Design Review Board of the Bay Conservation and Development Commission on the first Monday of the month. The Committee meets virtually as needed on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Contact Ryan Wassum at ryan.wassum@sfport.com.
The Mission Bay Citizens Advisory Committee meets virtually on the second Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Contact Marc Slutzkin at (415) 749-2516 or marc.slutzkin@sfgov.org.
ACCESSIBLE MEETING INFORMATION POLICY:
In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
To request assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, readers, large print agendas or other accommodations, please contact Melanie Kung, Port’s ADA Coordinator at (415) 629-4461 or via email at melanie.kung@sfport.com or Jenica Liu at (415) 274-0406 or via email at jenica.liu@sfport.com at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing. The Port’s TTY number is (415) 274-0587.
LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
311 Free language assistance / 免費語言協助 / Ayuda gratuita con el idioma / Бесплатная помощь переводчиков / Trợ giúp Thông dịch Miễn phí / Assistance linguistique gratuity / 無料の言語支援 / 무료 언어 지원 / คว“ ว “งภ“ษ“ ’ ค / Libreng tulong para sa wikang Tagalog
To request an interpreter for a specific item during the hearing, please contact Port’s Language Access Liaison, Lucinda Hom at (415) 274-0400 or email her at lucinda.hom@sfport.com at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
SPANISH:
Agenda para la Comisión de Planificación. Si desea asistir a la audiencia, y quisiera obtener información en Español o solicitar un aparato para asistencia auditiva, llame Lucinda Hom al 415-274-0400. Por favor llame por lo menos 48 horas de anticipación a la audiencia.
CHINESE:
規劃委員會議程。聽證會上如需要語言協助或要求輔助設備，請致電 Lucinda Hom 415-274-0400。
請在聽證會舉行之前的至少48個小時提出要求。
TAGALOG:
Adyenda ng Komisyon ng Pagpaplano. Para sa tulong sa lengguwahe o para humiling ng Pantulong na Kagamitan para sa Pagdinig (headset), mangyari lamang na tumawag kay Lucinda Hom sa 415-274-0400. Mangyaring tumawag nang maaga (kung maaari ay 48 oras) bago sa araw ng Pagdinig.
RUSSIAN:
Повестка дня Комиссии по планированию. За помощью переводчика или за вспомогательным слуховым устройством на время слушаний обращайтесь по номеру Lucinda Hom 415-274-0400. Запросы должны делаться минимум за 48 часов до начала слушания.
NOTICES:
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance:
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Sections 67.1 et seq. of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco CA 94102-4689; by phone at (415) 554-7724; by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by email at sotf@sfgov.org. Citizens can obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance by printing Sections 67.1 et seq. of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, at http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine.
Prohibition of Ringing of Sound Producing Devices:
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic device.
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements:
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (SF Campaign & Government Conduct Code Sections §2.100 – 2.160) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, phone (415) 581-2300 or fax (415) 581-2317; web site: www.sfgov.org/ethics.
CEQA Appeal Rights under Chapter 31 of the San Francisco Administrative Code:
If the Commission approves an action identified by an exemption or negative declaration as the Approval Action (as defined in S.F. Administrative Code Chapter 31, as amended, Board of Supervisors Ordinance Number 161-13), then the CEQA decision prepared in support of that Approval Action is thereafter subject to appeal within the time frame specified in S.F. Administrative Code Section 31.16. Typically, an appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days of the Approval Action. For information on filing an appeal under Chapter 31, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102, or call (415) 554-5184. If the Department’s Environmental Review Officer has deemed a project to be exempt from further environmental review, an exemption determination has been prepared and can be obtained on-line at http://sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=3447. Under CEQA, in a later court challenge, a litigant may be limited to raising only those issues previously raised at a hearing on the project or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Planning Department or other City board, commission or department at, or prior to, such hearing, or as part of the appeal hearing process on the CEQA decision.
Prohibited Contributions by Persons with Pending Land Use Matters:
Pursuant to Section 1.127 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code, no person, or the person’s Affiliated Entities, with a Financial Interest in a Land Use Matter pending before the Port Commission shall make any Prohibited Contribution at any time from the date of commencement of a Land Use Matter until 12 months have elapsed from the date that the Port Commission renders a final decision or ruling or any appeals to another city agency from that decision or ruling have been finally resolved. All capitalized terms in this provision are as defined in Section 1.127 of the Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code.
Minutes
Minutes full text
Supporting documents
Supporting documents full text
ITEM 11A. Request retroactive approval for members of the San Francisco Port Commission to travel with Port staff to Boston, Massachusetts on October 27-30, 2024 to attend the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention. (Resolution 24-52)
ITEM 11B. Request approval to adopt the 2025 Port Commission calendar which sets dates outside of regular meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month, and on the fourth Tuesday during the months of February and April. (Resolution 24-53)
ITEM 12A. Informational presentation regarding the recommended contracting strategy to advance the Waterfront Resilience Program.
ITEM 12B. Request authorization to advertise a request for proposals for a 5-year, $40 million contract, with an option to extend for up to 5 years and up to an additional $40 million, to support the Waterfront Resilience Program. (Resolution 24-54)
ITEM 12C. Request for approval and appropriation of the third bond issuance in the amount of $124.0 million of 2018 Proposition A General Obligation Bonds, known as the Embarcadero Seawall Earthquake Safety Bonds, to support program advisory services, early projects, and the San Francisco Waterfront Coastal Flood Study General Investigation (“Flood Study”). (Resolution 24-55)
ITEM 13A. Informational Presentation on Responses to the Port’s Request for Interest from Maritime Dredging and Construction Firms.
ITEM 14A. Informational Presentation on the Port's Economic Recovery Efforts.