DATE: November 09, 2021
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AMENDMENT OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TARIFF NO. 1-G, RATES AND CHARGES, AND UPDATED FORMAT AND LANGUAGE
A. RESOLUTION FINDING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TARIFF NO. 1-G, RATES AND CHARGES, TO INCREASE RATES, ADD NEW RATES, AND UPDATE TARIFF FORMAT AND LANGUAGE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 15273 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
B. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT TARIFF NO. 1-G, RATES AND CHARGES, ADD NEW RATES, AND UPDATE TARIFF FORMAT AND LANGUAGE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the Board's meeting on May 11, 2021, staff presented amendments to the District's Tariff No. 1-G (Tariff). The Tariff governs the rates, charges, rules, and regulations applicable for all maritime-related commercial activity within the Port's jurisdiction. Staff indicated that given the current economic climate, staff would consider bringing forward additional amendments to the Tariff, if deemed appropriate. Staff has observed industry trends and performed a supplementary Tariff analysis to confirm if the market could bear further adjustments.
After careful consideration, staff recommends adjustments of selective rates as well as modifying language based on current District policies and practices.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt an amendment to the Port's Tariff, as follows:
1. Implement a three-dollar and eighty cent ($3.80) rate decrease to Merchandise N.O.S.-Item No. 0600, effective January 1, 2022.
2. Implement a three-dollars and one cent ($3.01) rate increase to Item No. 0647-Passenger Fees for (a) Cruise Ships Rate, effective July 1, 2022.
3. Perform an amendment to modify Tariff language to Item No. 0705-Wharf Demurrage Rates for Six (6) Day and Beyond, Per Day and add corresponding rate structure, effective January 1, 2022.
4. Perform an amendment of Tariff language and add a new Item for...
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