3165 Pacific Hwy.  
San Diego Unified Port District  
San Diego, CA 92101  
Meeting Minutes  
Board of Port Commissioners  
Tuesday, November 14, 2023  
1:00 PM  
Don L. Nay Port Administration Boardroom  
A. Roll Call.  
6 -  
Present:  
Chair Rafael Castellanos, Commissioner Dan Malcolm, Commissioner Ann Moore,  
Commissioner Danielle Moore, Commissioner Sandy Naranjo, and Commissioner  
Frank Urtasun  
1 - Commissioner Michael Zucchet  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
Recused:  
Officers Present: Coniglio, Gomez, Morales, Russell and Yeilding.  
B. Statement (just cause) and/or Consideration of a Request to Participate Remotely  
(emergency circumstances) by a Commissioner, if applicable  
No requests received.  
C. Pledge of Allegiance.  
Commissioner A. Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
D. Closed Session Report Out.  
Thomas A. Russell, General Counsel, announced that the Board considered the items on  
the Closed Session Agenda. Mr. Russell stated that no reportable action was taken.  
E. Public Communications.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with non agenda-related  
comments: William J. Dorsett.  
F. Board Committee Reports.  
None.  
G. Commissioners’ Reports.  
Chairman Castellanos announced that the California State Lands Commission held their  
regular public meeting in the Port's Board Room on October 19, 2023, and stated that  
the Port's many accomplishments over the years have been because of the great  
partnership with the California State Lands Commission. At the meeting Chairman  
Castellanos provided welcoming remarks and shared what the Port is doing regarding  
electrification efforts, the economic role in the region and the state, and the Trust Lands  
Use Plan, with respect to the additional jurisdiction the Port is acquiring pursuant to  
Senate Bill 507. Chairman Castellanos also shared that during Executive Director  
Lucchesi's report, she invited Imperial Beach Mayor Aguirre and Jason Giffen, Vice  
President, Planning and Environment, to speak about the Tijuana River transboundary  
water pollution issues at the border. Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis underscored the  
severity of this pollution and its impact on the region.  
Commissioner Naranjo reported that she represented the Port at the 112th Annual  
Conference and Expo of the American Association of Port Authorities, October 22 - 25,  
2023, in Aurora, Colorado. The conference dealt with a wide array of topics but much of  
the discussion and debate was about how to best electrify terminal operations. She  
shared that the Port is an industry leader in the electrification space through the Maritime  
Clean Air Strategy. Commissioner Naranjo also said that the conference was held at the  
Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center which gave her a renewed appreciation  
for the level of opulent accommodations which the Gaylord Pacific Resort and  
Conference Center will have when it opens on the Chula Vista Bayfront.  
Commissioner Naranjo also provided a report on the Maritime Community Tour with Dole  
Fresh Fruit and the Environmental Health Coalition (EHC) that she and Commissioner  
Zucchet attended on October 30, 2023. Dole provided an overview of their business  
operations and EHC provided an in-depth presentation noting the environmental impacts  
of industrial activities around the surrounding neighborhoods. Jointly, the Port, Dole and  
EHC collaborated and brainstormed on a path to help truckers convert their diesel  
vehicles to zero emission trucks. Commissioner Naranjo shared that after the meeting  
they went on a terminal tour of tenth avenue and had an opportunity to climb up on the  
brand new all electric mobile harbor cranes.  
Commissioner Naranjo then shared that on October 13, 2023, she was joined by the  
Mayor and Vice Mayor of National City at the Coastal Commission hearing and spoke  
under Non-Agenda Comments about the history of National City Balanced Plan and what  
it means for a community like National City to have access to the waterfront.  
Commissioner Naranjo said they are hopeful the Balanced Plan will be docketed at the  
February 2024 Coastal Commission Meeting. Commissioner Malcolm shared that he  
attended the October 11, 2023, Coastal Commission meeting on the transboundary flow  
of the Tijuana River, which is the most polluted watershed in the United States. The  
International Boundary Water Commission (IBWC) which controls the international  
treatment plant disclosed they have over $110M of deferred maintenance on the plant and  
the plant is not operating at full capacity. Commissioner Malcom expressed that this is a  
state of emergency and thanked Chairman Castellanos and the team for their efforts in  
Washington, DC, which resulted in the Biden Administration putting $310M into the  
supplemental appropriation.  
Commissioner Danielle Moore reported on the International Association of Ports and  
Harbors conference, held from October 31 to November 2, 2023, in Abu Dhabi. Panels  
and discussion sessions included the impact of zero carbon fuels on global trading  
routes and cargo flow; the role of ports as clean energy marine hubs; carbon capture and  
storage at ports; the resurgence of the cruise ship industry; decarbonizing terminals;  
response and recovery from natural disasters; cyber threats to ports; and the new reality  
for breakbulk ports. Commissioner Moore explained that the bottom-line message is that  
ports need to electrify to prepare for increased cargo volume in the years ahead.  
Chairman Castellanos announced that he, Commissioners Malcolm and Urtasun, Job  
Nelson, Vice President, Strategy and Policy, Joel Valenzuela, Director, Maritime, and  
Greg Borossay, Principle, Maritime Business Development joined Mayor Todd Gloria and  
Chairwoman, County Board of Supervisors, Nora Vargas, in the San Diego to Korea  
Trade Mission. The purpose of this trade mission is for San Diego businesses of all  
sizes, to help foster more foreign trade and investments. Commissioner Malcolm  
reiterated the importance of Maritime with the economic benefits to the region, jobs and  
the goods that come in and Commissioner Urtasun spoke about companies they met  
with in Korea, seeing their Port which was built on reclaimed land and the discipline in  
their entrepreneurial ways.  
H. Special Recognition  
Makayla Garcia Virgil, Administrative Assistant II, Commissioner Services, shared that  
Native American Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of November and  
this year's theme is Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity. Ms. Virgil announced that  
later in the month, staff will have the opportunity to listen to presenters from the Native  
American community including the University of San Diego's Tribal Liaison and the  
founder and an alumni of Native Like Water.  
Ms. Virgil also acknowledged the following celebrations in the month of November. Dia  
de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their  
deceased relatives for a brief reunion; Diwali, a religious festival in Hinduism, Jainism,  
and Sikhism, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness; and Veteran's Day, which  
honors American veterans of all wars.  
Sureena Basra, Senior Planner, Planning, introduced Melissa Belen-Gonzalez who is the  
2023-2024 CivicSpark Fellow. The CivicSpark program is a Governor's Initiative  
AmeriCorps program dedicated to building capacity of local public agencies to address  
community resilience issues. Ms. Belen-Gonzalez joined the Planning & Environment  
Division in September and will be working with the Planning and Aquaculture & Blue Tech  
department.  
I. President’s Report.  
Randa Coniglio, Acting President/CEO shared that on October 12, 2023, the Harbor  
Police Department renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S.  
Department of State in support of their mission to provide professional law enforcement  
training across the globe. During a special ceremony at Harbor Police Headquarters,  
Chief Magda Fernandez and Assistant Secretary of State, Todd Robinson, signed the  
agreement continuing the partnership between the two agencies.  
Ms. Coniglio then announced that the Port participated in the World Woman Foundation  
Sustainability Conference on October 26, 2023. Paula Sylvia, Program Director,  
Aquaculture and Blue Tech Team, and Renee Yarmy, Program Director, Maritime, were  
panelists in "Leading the Era of Equality and Equal Future" and "Transitioning from  
Ambition to Action for Sustainable Future" sessions. The purpose of the first annual  
conference was to bring together a diverse and engaged group to discuss and address  
crucial issues in sustainability and equality.  
Lastly, Ms. Coniglio reported the Department of Transportation announced Port  
Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Awards on November 3, 2023, and the Port  
was included in the list of awardees. The Port will receive $11.25M for the National City  
Marine Terminal Berth Rehabilitation and Electrification Project which will repair two  
berths, fund shore power installation and lighting upgrades, and deploy technology to  
improve operational efficiency at the terminal. Ms. Coniglio expressed gratitude to Pasha  
Automotive Services for their collaboration and partnership on this application and also  
shared that this grant award was the fifth since 2021 for projects around the terminal,  
bringing the total to $76M.  
J. District Clerk’s Announcements.  
Donna Morales, District Clerk, announced that additional agenda-related materials were  
received by the Board after publication of the agenda for the following items: Item 8 - File  
2023-0260; Item 12 - File 2023-0265; and Item 15 - File 2023-0270.  
Ms. Morales also announced that staff requests that the Board consider the following  
items be continued to a future Board meeting: Item 1 - File 2023-0282 and Item 17 - File  
2023-0276.  
On a motion by Commissioner Naranjo, seconded by Commissioner Malcolm, the  
Board approved the requested docket changes. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Commissioner Urtasun announced that due to owning Sempra stock, he is recusing  
himself from Item 4 - File 2023-0247 and did not participate.  
2023-0260  
8.  
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF PORT  
COMMISSIONERS’ REGULAR MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR  
YEAR 2024  
On a motion made by Commissioner D. Moore seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-098 adjusting the recommended  
January Board Meeting date from Wednesday, January 17, 2024 to Thursday,  
January 18, 2024, as part of the Consent agenda.  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0247  
4.  
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FINDING THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT  
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA),  
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS  
15301, 15303, AND 15304, AND GRANTING A TWENTY (20) YEAR  
EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC FOR THE  
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF  
UNDERGROUND AND ABOVEGROUND ELECTRICAL FACILITIES IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE NATIONAL CITY MARINE TERMINAL SHORE  
POWER PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA  
Commissioner Urtasun announced that due to owning Sempra stock, he is recusing  
himself from this item and did not participate.  
On a motion made by Commissioner D. Moore seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Ordinance 3108 as part of the Consent agenda.  
5 - Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, and Sandy Naranjo  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
1 - Michael Zucchet  
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
0
0
1 - Frank Urtasun  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm, seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Items 2, 3 , 5 - 7, 9 and 10; Resolution 2023-094;  
Ordinance 3107; Resolution 2023-095; Resolution 2023-096; Resolution 2023-097;  
Ordinance 3109; Resolution 2023-099; Resolution 2023-100; and Resolution  
2023-101. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0282  
1.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE EQUIPMENT  
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH  
WATTS MARINE, LLC IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $X,XXX,XXX  
FOR EQUIPMENT FOR THE CRUISE SHIP TERMINAL ADDITIONAL  
SOUTH BERTH SHORE POWER CONNECTION POINT PROJECT  
The Board will consider staff’s request to continue this item to a future  
Board meeting.  
This item was continued to a future Board meeting.  
2023-0212  
2.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT  
WITH V3IT CONSULTING, INC. FOR REMOTE MANAGED SUPPORT  
SERVICES OF ALL DATABASES, OPERATING SYSTEMS, AND SAP  
SECURITY ROLE BUILDS TO INCREASE MAXIMUM EXPENDITURE  
FROM $840,000 TO $1,182,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM OF THE  
AGREEMENT TO 6/30/2025.  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-094 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0238  
3.  
A) ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY 2024 DISTRICT BUDGET  
INCREASING THE FY 2024 EQUIPMENT OUTLAY AND OTHER  
CAPITAL PROJECT APPROPRIATION BY $3,800,000 TO BE FUNDED  
FROM UNRESTRICTED RESOURCES AND FY 2023 CARRYOVER -  
CUMULATIVE UNRESTRICTED RESOURCES FOR THE STORAGE  
TANKS DEMOLITION AND STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS AT  
TENTH AVENUE MARINE TERMINAL PROJECT.  
B) RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND  
AWARDING BASE BID SCHEDULE AND ADDITIVE BID SCHEDULES  
A THROUGH D OF CONTRACT NO. 2022-01R TO AMG DEMOLITION &  
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,666,497.79  
FOR THE STORAGE TANKS DEMOLITION AND STORM WATER  
IMPROVEMENTS AT TENTH AVENUE MARINE TERMINAL PROJECT,  
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD IN THE FY  
2022 ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM APPROPRIATION.  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Ordinance 3107 and Resolution 2023-095 as part of  
the Consent agenda.  
2023-0249  
5.  
RESOLUTION APPROVING REALLOCATION OF UNSPENT FUNDS IN  
THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM (ERP) BUDGET IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO ERP018 MOLASSES TANK REMOVAL, AND  
$345,000 TO ERP030 CUSTOMER PAYMENT PORTAL - S4/HANA  
UPGRADE  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-096 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0250  
6.  
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF  
CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF  
PARKS AND RECREATION, DIVISION OF BOATING AND  
WATERWAYS (DBW) FOR THE FY24 SURRENDERED AND  
ABANDONED VESSEL EXCHANGE (SAVE) PROGRAM IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $100,000 AND GRANTING INDEMNITY  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-097 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0268  
7.  
ORDINANCE GRANTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE WITH SAN  
DIEGO REFRIGERATED SERVICES, INC., RESOLVING A LEASE  
INTERPRETATION DISPUTE BY REMOVING CERTAIN REVENUE  
SHARING OBLIGATIONS OF THE DISTRICT AND, IN EXCHANGE,  
EXTENDING THE FINAL OPTION TERM BY THREE YEARS  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Ordinance 3109 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0223  
9.  
DISTRICT'S BLUE ECONOMY INCUBATOR HYPERKELP PILOT  
PROJECT  
A) ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE FOLLOWING BOARD  
ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL  
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA  
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301, 15303, 15304, 15306, and 15311; AND  
B) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT UNDER THE  
DISTRICT’S BLUE ECONOMY INCUBATOR WITH HYPERKELP INC.  
FOR A 2-YEAR PILOT PROJECT TO DEVELOP, TEST, AND VALIDATE  
A SMART BUOY PLATFORM TAILORED FOR VARIOUS PORT  
MONITORING APPLICATIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$250,000. FUNDING FOR THE PROPOSED PILOT PROJECT IS  
INCLUDED IN THE APPROVED FY 2024 ECONOMIC RECOVERY  
PROGRAM BUDGET  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-099 and Resolution 2023-100 as part  
of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0289  
10.  
ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE  
TO THE DISCOVERY OF AN INVASIVE ALGAE CAULERPA  
PROLIFERA FOUND IN THE CORONADO CAYS, SOUTH SAN DIEGO  
BAY  
On a motion made by Commissioner Malcolm seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-101 as part of the Consent agenda.  
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA  
2023-0274  
11.  
VENDING AND EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY:  
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE FOLLOWING BOARD ACTION  
EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT  
(CEQA), INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES  
SECTIONS 15301 AND 15304;  
B. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE  
AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT CODE ARTICLE 8,  
SECTION 8.05 - VENDING AND EXPRESSIVE ACTIVITY, REGULATED,  
TO MODIFY THE NUMBER, LOCATION, AND SIZES OF ALLOTTED  
SPACES IN CERTAIN DESIGNATED AREAS, AND TO UPDATE THE  
COMMERCIAL VENDING PERMITTING CYCLES, AND TO AUTHORIZE  
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE  
COMMERCIAL VENDING PERMITS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH  
THE DISTRICT’S ORDINANCE OR THE TERMS OF THE PERMIT  
Larry Hofreiter, Director, Parks and Recreation, joined by Erica Nogueira, Program  
Manager, Parks and Recreation, Captain Jonathan George, Harbor Police Department,  
and Simon Kann, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, addressed  
the Board with staff's report and presentation regarding Agenda Item 11 - File No.  
2023-0274 (A copy of the staff report, presentations and any agenda-related materials are  
on file with the Office of the District Clerk).  
Chairman Castellanos opened the Public Hearing.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: Christian Lopez; Christina Plascencia, Owner, Highest Realm; William J  
Dorsett with time ceded by Pat Moran; Gary Faught, Bubble Tsunami; Sharon Cloward,  
President, San Diego Working Waterfront; Michelle McFadden; and Don Newton.  
Commissioner A. Moore, Commissioner Urtasun, Commissioner Malcolm, Commissioner  
D. Moore and, Chairman Castellanos provided comments.  
On a motion by Commissioner Naranjo, seconded by Commissioner D. Moore, the  
Board adopted Item A. Resolution 2023-102. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner D. Moore, the  
Board adopted Item B. Ordinance 3110. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
0
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0265  
12.  
MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICES AND PEDICABS:  
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE FOLLOWING BOARD  
ACTIONS EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL  
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA  
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301 AND 15311; AND  
B. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE  
AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (SDUPD) CODE  
ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.07 - REGULATION OF MOTORIZED MOBILITY  
DEVICES AND PEDICABS ON DISTRICT TIDELANDS  
C. DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP AND EXECUTE SHORT-TERM  
OPERATING AGREEMENTS WITH PEDICABS FOR HIRE  
CONDUCTING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY ON DISTRICT TIDELANDS,  
WITH CONDITIONS AND COST RECOVERY AT NO LESS THAN 25%  
OF THE COSTS TO OPERATE THE PROGRAM  
Ken Wallis, Director, Guest Experiences, joined by Kristine Love, Parking Manager,  
Guest Experiences - Parking, Captain Jonathan George, Harbor Police Department, and  
John Carter, Senior Deputy General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, addressed  
the Board with staff's report and presentation regarding Agenda Item 12 - File No.  
2023-0265 (A copy of the staff report, presentations and any agenda-related materials are  
on file with the Office of the District Clerk).  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: Anonymous; Michael Wawbzynski, Owner, Pedicab Limo; Ryan Gurin,  
Pedicab Limo; Jason Goodman, Manchester Grand Hyatt; Ian Salibo, Nighttime  
Manager, Manchester Grand Hyatt; Todd Condon, Director, Security and Safety,  
Manchester Grand Hyatt; Maria Pelayo, Director of Rooms, Manchester Grand Hyatt;  
Marshall Anderson, San Diego County Lodging Association; Riza Korkusz; Donna  
Chong, Hotel Manager, Marriott Marquee San Diego Marina; Aidan Postun, Ace Parking;  
Sharon Cloward, President, San Diego Working Waterfront; Rob Arnold, Managing  
Director, The Rady's Shell; Janet Rogers, Co-Chair, Safe Walkways; William Dorsett; Pat  
Moran; Christian Lopez; and Janet Callow, Jr. Staff Commodore, Outboard Boating Club.  
Chairman Castellanos closed the Public Hearing.  
Commissioner Malcolm, Commissioner Urtasun, Commissioner D. Moore and, Chairman  
Castellanos provided comments and asked clarifying questions. Ken Wallis, Kristine  
Love and Captain Jonathan George responded.  
On a motion by Commissioner D. Moore, seconded by Commissioner A. Moore,  
the Board adopted Item A. Resolution 2023-103. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
On a motion by Commissioner D. Moore, seconded by Commissioner A. Moore,  
the Board adopted Item B. Ordinance 3111. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
ACTION AGENDA  
2023-0270  
15.  
RESOLUTION ELECTING CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON AND  
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS FOR 2024  
Chairman Castellanos introduced the item.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: Topher McDougal, Professor of Economic Development at the University of  
San Diego; Rita Clement, San Diego 350; Rhea Coleman, Climate Justice Action Team,  
First Unitarian Church, San Diego; Moy Muir, Network and Policy Advocate for Climate  
Plan I N; Josephine Talamantez, Chair, Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center; Joan  
Rincon; Joan Callon; J.L. Jackson, One World Bridge; Jean Seager; James Ferguson,  
Environmental Justice Action Team, First Unitarian Church; Doris Besikof; Marcus Bush,  
Councilmember, National City; Geoffrey Schrock; Steven Gelb; Jesse N. Marquez,  
Executive Director, Coalition for a Safe Environment, with time ceded by Paul Pereira;  
Ricardo Pulido, Board Chair, Coalition for a Safe Environment; Kyle Heiskala, Policy  
Co-Director, Environmental Health Coalition; Laura Wilkinson Sinton, stopthesewage.org;  
Marely Ramirez, President, Coronado Democratic Club; Izadora McGawley, Mundo  
Gardens; Timothy Bilash, MD; and Marcy Bielma, Longshoreman, Port of Los Angeles.  
Commissioner Naranjo requested to speak and provided comments.  
Commissioner Naranjo made a motion to delay the Officer vote. Motion failed  
due to lack of second.  
Chairman Castellanos, Commissioner Urtasun, Commissioner Malcolm, Commissioner  
D. Moore, and Commissioner A. Moore provided comments.  
Commissioner Malcolm, called for a motion to elect Commissioner Urtasun as  
Chairman, Commissioner D. Moore as Vice Chair, and Commissioner A. Moore as  
Secretary. Chairman Castillanos seconded the motion; the Board adopted  
Resolution 2023-107. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, and Frank Urtasun  
Yeas:  
1 - Sandy Naranjo  
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED  
2021-0436  
13.  
HARBOR ISLAND WEST MARINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT  
LOCATED AT 2040 HARBOR ISLAND DRIVE IN SAN DIEGO:  
A) ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED  
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE HARBOR ISLAND WEST MARINA  
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, ADOPTING THE MITIGATION  
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND DIRECTING FILING  
OF THE NOTICE OF DETERMINATION; AND  
B) ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONCEPT APPROVAL TO HIW  
ASSOCIATES, L.P. FOR THE HARBOR ISLAND WEST MARINA  
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND  
C) CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION  
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF AN APPEALABLE COASTAL  
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO HIW ASSOCIATES, L.P. FOR THE  
HARBOR ISLAND WEST MARINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; AND  
D) ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN OPTION TO LEASE  
AGREEMENT WITH HIW ASSOCIATES, L.P., WITH CONDITIONS, FOR  
A FORTY YEAR AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE WITH ONE  
TEN-YEAR OPTION TO EXTEND.  
Wileen Manaois, Director, Development Services, joined by Megan Hamilton, Senior  
Planner, Development Services, Amy Gerritsen, Program Manager, Real Estate, and  
David Jones, Deputy General Counsel IV, Office of the General Counsel, addressed the  
Board with staff's report and presentation regarding Agenda Item 13 - File No. 2021-0436  
(A copy of the staff report, presentations and any agenda-related materials are on file with  
the Office of the District Clerk).  
Chairman Castellanos opened the Public Hearing.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: None  
Chairman Castellanos closed the Public Hearing.  
Commissioner Urtasun, Commissioner Malcolm, Commissioner A. Moore and, Chairman  
Castellanos provided comments.  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner Malcolm, the  
Board adopted Item A. Resolution 2023-104. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and Frank Urtasun  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
2 - Danielle Moore, and Michael Zucchet  
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
0
0
0
On a motion by Commissioner A. Moore, seconded by Commissioner Urtasun, the  
Board adopted Item B. Resolution 2023-105. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 - Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and Frank Urtasun  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
2 - Danielle Moore, and Michael Zucchet  
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
0
0
0
On a motion by Commissioner A. Moore, seconded by Commissioner Urtasun, the  
Board adopted Item C. Resolution 2023-106. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
On a motion by Commissioner Malcolm, seconded by Commissioner A. Moore,  
the Board adopted Item D. Ordinance 3112. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, and  
Frank Urtasun  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
1 - Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
ACTION AGENDA CONTINUED  
2023-0273  
14.  
PRESENTATION AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON DEVELOPMENT  
PROPOSALS RECEIVED FROM GAGE ZERO LLC AND  
SKYCHARGERS LLC PURSUANT TO RFP 23-12MB TO ENTER INTO A  
LEASE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A ZERO EMISSION TRUCK  
STOP AT 19TH STREET AND TIDELANDS AVENUE IN NATIONAL CITY,  
IN FURTHERANCE OF MCAS TRUCK GOAL 2, PURSUANT TO BOARD  
POLICY NO. 360.  
Maggie Weber, Principal, Strategic Planning - Energy and Policy, joined by Jason Giffen,  
Vice President, Planning and Environment, Ryan Donald, Department Manager, Real  
Estate, and Simon Kann, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel,  
addressed the Board with staff's report and presentation regarding Agenda Item 14 - File  
No. 2023-0273 (A copy of the staff report, presentations and any agenda-related  
materials are on file with the Office of the District Clerk).  
Zeina El-Azzi, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Gage Zero and Andy Karetsky,  
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Skychargers, and President, SkyView Ventures joined by  
Matt Larson, Burns and McDonnell, Anita Lopez, SoyLopez Consulting, shared  
presentations on their respective proposals.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: Ali Mariko Dressel, Climate Justice Policy Coordinator, Climate Action  
Campaign; Tanisha-Jean Martin, Climate Community Director, San Diego Urban  
Sustainability Coalition; Kyle Heiskala, Policy Co-Director, Environmental Health  
Coalition; Sophie Silvestri, Business Development & Government Affairs, Pasha  
Automotive Services; Imani Robinson, Commissioner, Arts and Culture Commission;  
Paul Cleary, Executive Director, Grid Alternative San Diego; and Marcus Bush,  
Councilmember, National City.  
Commissioner Malcolm, Commissioner Naranjo, Commissioner A. Moore, Chairman  
Castellanos and Commissioner D. Moore provided comments and asked clarifying  
questions. Maggie Weber, Phil Gibbons, Program Director, Planning; Zeina El-Azzi;  
Andy Karetsky; Matt Larson; Sam Arons, Vice President, Business Development, Gage  
Zero; Carly Filler, Chief Development Officer, Gage Zero; Anita Lopez; Kyle Heiskala; Iga  
Hallberg, Vice President of Partnerships, Gage Zero, and Jason Giffen responded.  
2023-0011  
16.  
REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT PROPOSED BOARD  
AGENDA FOR THE DECEMBER 5, 2023 MEETING  
On a motion by Commissioner A. Moore, seconded by Commissioner Naranjo, the  
Board approved the proposed agenda for December. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 - Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, and Sandy Naranjo  
Yeas:  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
2 - Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0276  
17.  
ENGINEERING-CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES  
A.) STAFF PRESENTATION: FINDINGS FROM THE BLACK & VEATCH  
STAFFING ANALYSIS OF THE ENGINEERING-CONSTRUCTION  
DEPARTMENT.  
B.) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO INCREASE,  
AT NO FISCAL IMPACT TO THE DISTRICT, THE COMBINED  
CONTRACT CAPACITY BY $7,000,000 FOR THE FIVE-YEAR  
AS-NEEDED AGREEMENTS WITH AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES,  
ARCADIS U.S., INC., HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC., AND HDR  
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION  
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INCREASING THE AGGREGATE TOTAL  
FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE FISCAL YEARS FROM $4,050,000 TO  
$11,050,000, THEREBY INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF THESE  
AGREEMENTS TO A LEVEL ALLOWING CONTINUED EXECUTION ON  
BUDGETED PROJECTS WITH NO CORRESPONDING BUDGET  
INCREASE REQUIRED  
The Board will consider staff’s request to continue this item to a future  
Board meeting.  
This item was continued to a future Board meeting.  
OFFICER’S REPORT  
2023-0290  
18.  
OFFICER’S REPORT  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE ORDERS PURSUANT TO BPC  
POLICY NO. 110:  
None to Report  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF COST RECOVERY USER FEE WAIVERS  
GRANTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PURSUANT TO BPC  
POLICY NO. 106:  
None to Report  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF RENT REVIEWS CONSENTED TO  
ADMINISTRATIVELY PURSUANT TO BPC POLICY NO. 355 AS  
AMENDED ON JANUARY 10, 2017:  
None to Report  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF ENCUMBRANCES CONSENTED TO  
ADMINISTRATIVELY PURSUANT TO BPC POLICY NO. 355 AS  
AMENDED ON JANUARY 10, 2017:  
None to Report  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF LEASE AMENDMENTS CONSENTED TO  
ADMINISTRATIVELY PURSUANT TO BPC POLICY NO. 355 AS  
AMENDED ON JANUARY 10, 2017:  
None to Report  
_______________________________  
Secretary, Board of Port Commissioners  
San Diego Unified Port District  
ATTEST:  
_________________________________  
Clerk of the San Diego Unified Port District