3165 Pacific Hwy.  
San Diego Unified Port District  
San Diego, CA 92101  
Meeting Minutes  
Board of Port Commissioners  
Tuesday, May 9, 2023  
1:00 PM  
Don L. Nay Port Administration Boardroom  
A. Roll Call.  
7 -  
Present:  
Chair Rafael Castellanos, Commissioner Dan Malcolm, Commissioner Ann Moore,  
Commissioner Danielle Moore, Commissioner Sandy Naranjo, Commissioner Frank  
Urtasun, and Commissioner Michael Zucchet  
0
0
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Excused:  
Absent:  
Recused:  
Officers Present: DeAngelis, Medina, Russell, Stuyvesant 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 Urtasun led the pledge of allegiance.  
D. Closed Session Report Out.  
Chairman Castellanos recused himself from Item 2 - File No. 2023-0131 because it  
involves a party that has a business relationship with one of his law partners.  
Thomas A. Russell, General Counsel, announced that the Board considered 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: Frank Ursitti, President, H & M Landing and San Diego Sportfishing Counsel;  
William J. Dorsett.  
F. Board Committee Reports.  
None.  
G. Commissioners’ Reports.  
Commissioner Naranjo provided a report on the Transportation Committee of the San  
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) which met on May 5th, 2023.  
Commissioner Naranjo shared that the committee received an update on the San Diego  
and Imperial County Sustainable Freight Implementation Strategy, which aims to  
establish a sustainable and health-conscious supply chain based on global best  
practices. The strategy includes measures to reduce wait times for freight trucks at the  
border, address workforce training for installing charging stations, and incorporate the  
Port's Maritime Clean Air Strategy. Completion of the strategy is anticipated by early next  
year, with a focus on the crucial need for charging infrastructure in the region.  
Commissioner Naranjo added that currently, the county has approximately 6,500 public  
electric charging ports, but projections indicate a need for 139,000 stations by 2030.  
Commissioner Naranjo then provided a report on the AB167 Portside Community Steering  
Committee held on April 25, 2023. Commissioner Naranjo shared that incentive funding  
solicitations conducted by the San Diego Air Pollution Control District (APCD) received  
applications requesting over $83 million in funding for various lower emitting and zero  
emission vehicles and equipment. The committee also discussed the Portside Air Quality  
Impact and Relief Program (PAIR), which currently offers portable air filters to residents  
in Portside communities. Around 350 air purifiers have already been distributed.  
Additionally, the California Air Resources Board staff presented the outcomes of the  
Regional Air Toxics Risk Modeling.  
Commissioner D. Moore provided a report on the visit of the California Energy  
Commission (CEC) and the California Public Utilities (CPUC) to the San Diego  
Disadvantaged Community Advisory Group (DACAG) public meeting held on April 21st.  
The Commissioners from both agencies visited the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal  
(TAMT) for a tour to witness the utilization of their funding and discuss the future of  
California's clean energy transition with Port staff. The discussion highlighted potential  
areas of growth, including the San Diego Port Sustainability Freight Demonstration  
Project, the STC Equity-Driven Public Access ZEV charging Blueprint, and the Port of  
San Diego Microgrid for resiliency in terminal operations. Renee Yarmy, Program  
Director, Maritime, attended the DACAG and made a presentation on electrification. The  
purpose of the DACAG is to provide guidance to the CEC and CPUC regarding the  
development, implementation, and impacts of proposed programs related to Clean  
Energy and Pollution Reduction. Commissioner D. Moore expressed gratitude to the CEC  
for their EnergIIZE program, which facilitated the procurement of four chargers for the  
General Services fleet at the Port.  
Commissioner Malcolm announced that he attended the United States Mexico Canada  
Agreement (USMCA) Eligible Public Entities Coordinating Group Meeting in Imperial  
Beach on May 4th, 2023. Commissioner Malcolm shared that federal and regional  
agencies convened to discuss the ongoing transboundary pollution from Mexico to the  
Tijuana River Valley. Highlights of the meeting included: updates on the status of the  
operation and maintenance projects; the status of the Programmatic Environmental  
Impact Report (EIR) from Martha Guzman, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  
Regional Administrator, Commissioner Maria Elena Giner, U.S. Section of the  
International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), and representatives from the  
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol; and Record of Decision on the EIR that will affect the  
expansion of the Treatment Plant and the impact of the deferred maintenance of the  
existing Treatment Plant.  
Chairman Castellanos reported that on April 27, 2023, he joined the California State  
Infrastructure Advisor and former Los Angeles city mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa, at the  
San Diego Regional Chamber "Good Government" Speaker Series. Mr. Villaraigosa  
spoke about the importance of infrastructure and investment from the state and federal  
government. Chairman Castellanos advocated for the Port by discussing the Port's  
funding needs on projects for approximately $230 million. Chairman Castellanos added  
that modernizing the Port is key to maintaining the competitiveness in this global  
market, the entire state of California and the nation.  
Chairman Castellanos then provided a report on the San Diego Regional Chamber of  
Commerce's annual "Mission to Washington, D. C." which he attended with  
Commissioner Zucchet, President/CEO Joe Stuyvesant, Job Nelson, Vice President,  
Strategy and Policy, Aimee Heim, Program Director, Government and Civic Relations,  
and David Yow, Legislative Policy Administrator, Government and Civic Relations.  
Chairman Castellanos shared highlights of the trip that included: meeting with Celeste  
Drake, Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the National Economic  
Council; a visit to the Pentagon to meet with Meredith Berger, Assistant Secretary of the  
Navy, Installations, Energy and Environment, with respect to the property the leased by  
the Navy at 1220 Pacific Highway; a meeting with San Diego's Congressional Delegation,  
Congress Members Juan Vargas, Scott Peters and Sara Jacobs. Chairman Castellanos  
also shared that he participated in a news conference with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria,  
County Board of Supervisors Chair, Nora Vargas, along with representatives from  
Caltrans and the Chamber.  
Chairman Castellanos also reported that he participated in the Climate Change Tabletop  
exercise at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California on April 27th and 28th  
along with President/CEO Stuyvesant. Chairman Castellanos explained that this was a  
military exercise related to energy security, water security and coastal flooding issues.  
During the exercise a set of recommendations and action items on how to address these  
issues were devised. One of the action items identified was for the Navy to partner with  
the Port in order to share data to make our collective coast line, our seaports, and Navy  
installations more resilient to coastal flooding.  
Chairman Castellanos then announced that the Port of San Diego’s Aquaculture & Blue  
Technology initiative Blue Economy Incubator was featured on the Today show. Chairman  
Castellanos shared he was interviewed by co-host Al Roker on the acceleration of blue  
technology, with focus on environmental remediation solutions such as the ECOncrete  
project, which bio-enhances infrastructure for shoreline resilience, as well as shellfish  
and seaweed farming.  
H. Special Recognition.  
Mike La Fleur, Vice President, Maritime, announced that May 22, 2023, is National  
Maritime Day and shared that the Port declares May as Maritime Month every year. Mr.  
LaFleur presented a proclamation honoring the Harbor Police Bay Control Unit and  
recognized Corporal Jennifer Spearel and Officer Alex Khan for their stellar service to the  
maritime industry.  
Chasin Brown, Assistant Environmental Specialist, Planning, reported that the Port is  
observing Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in  
May and is acknowledging six regions as part of the celebration; East Asian, South  
Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, Pacific Islander and West Asian. Mr. Brown  
shared that the Port will host a cultural fair on May 15 in which staff will host a table,  
share information and provide a snack typical of that region/county. Mr. Brown also  
shared the following May 2023 recognitions: Mental Health Awareness Month; Military  
Appreciation Month; and Jewish American Heritage Month.  
Amanda Ibara, Associate Environmental Specialist, Environmental Conservation,  
introduced the 2023 Sea Grant Fellow Annie Bodel, and shared that the Port is one of 16  
hosts around the state and this is the Port's seventh year participating in the program.  
Magda Fernandez, Vice President, Public Safety/Chief of Harbor Police, announced that  
National Police Week is May 14 - May 20, 2023, which pays special recognition to those  
law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Chief Fernandez then  
recognized Officer Haley Ferrer who was recognized on April 27th at the San Diego Crime  
Stoppers "Enough Is Enough" luncheon and Officer Robert Della Valle who was chosen  
as Harbor Police Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Officer of the Year. Chief  
Fernandez also took the opportunity to celebrate the lives of all women and men, past  
and present, of the Harbor Police Department whose hard work, dedication and sacrifices  
serve as a inspiration for all of us..  
I. President’s Report.  
Joe Stuyvesant, President/CEO, announced the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)  
Signing with GO-Biz in Sacramento on April 26th. The MOU aimed to advance  
computerized and cloud-based port data system development in collaboration with  
California's four other containerized cargo ports, aligning with the state's investment to  
enhance goods movement and supply chain efficiency.  
Mr. Stuyvesant shared the Port of San Diego's support for Honor Flight San Diego, a  
non-profit organization escorting veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials. The  
Port provided public use of its main access lot and employee parking lot for the returning  
veterans, who were greeted by community members as they arrived on April 30th.  
Mr. Stuyvesant then announced that David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy  
Commission (CEC), visited the Port of San Diego for a briefing and waterside orientation.  
Chairman Castellanos led the discussion, focusing on the Port's current and planned  
electrification efforts to transition the local supply chain to zero-emission technology.  
J. District Clerk’s Announcements.  
Sophia De Jesus, Deputy District Clerk/Records Manager, announced that additional  
agenda-related materials were received by the Board after publication of the agenda for  
the following items: Item 11 - File 2023-0086; Item 12 - File 2023-0088; and Item 16 - File  
2023-0125.  
Ms. De Jesus then announced that staff requests that the Board consider the following  
items be continued to a future Board meeting: Item 1 - File 2023-0124.  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner Naranjo, the  
Board adopted the requested docket changes. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2023-0136  
Approval of minutes for:  
April 11, 2023 - CLOSED SESSION  
April 11, 2023 - BPC MEETING  
April 25, 2023 - BOARD RETREAT  
April 25, 2023 - BUDGET WORKSHOP  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner Zucchet, the  
Board approved the April 11th, 2023 minutes. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Chairman Castellanos recused himself from Item 3 - File No. 2023-0079 because it  
involves a party that has a business relationship with one of his law partners.  
2023-0079  
3.  
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN  
OPTION TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SUNROAD HIE HOTEL  
PARTNERS, L.P. FOR A 66-YEAR LEASE TO DEVELOP AN UP TO  
450-ROOM HOTEL ON HARBOR ISLAND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF  
THE OPTION  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner Zucchet, the  
Board adopted Ordinance 3088. The motion carried by the following vote:  
6 -  
Yeas:  
Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo, Frank Urtasun, and  
Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
1 - Rafael Castellanos  
2023-0124  
1.  
RESOLUTION FINDING THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE  
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301, 15302,  
AND 15303 AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND  
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 2021-13 TO (name of the contractor) IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $ (recommended award amount) FOR THE  
ELEVATOR CAR IMPROVEMENTS AT SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT  
PARKING GARAGE PROJECT, AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD IN  
THE FY 2023 MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROGRAM  
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.  
2023-0065  
2023-0080  
2.  
4.  
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SUPPORT OF NATIONAL PUBLIC  
WORKS WEEK, MAY 21-27, 2023  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-039 as part of the Consent agenda.  
CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED FUNDING:  
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A  
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$2,000,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN  
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR FREEDOM PARK AT NAVY PIER  
PROJECT AND EXECUTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING GRANT  
AGREEMENT, AND  
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A  
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF  
$3,000,000 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN  
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BEACH AND BOAT LAUNCH AT THE  
HARBOR PARK PROJECT AND EXECUTION OF THE  
ACCOMPANYING GRANT AGREEMENT.  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-040 and Resolution 2023-041 as part  
of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0081  
5.  
PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE BUDGET PROJECT FUNDS: ADOPT A  
RESOLUTION FINDING THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE  
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15306 AND  
15308, AND AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PRIORITY LEGISLATIVE  
BUDGET PROJECT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,400,000 FROM  
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)  
FOR THE ZUNIGA SHOAL PROJECT AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO  
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE FUNDS TRANSFER  
AGREEMENT WHEN FINALIZED AFTER ACCEPTANCE.  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-042 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0089  
6.  
RESOLUTION FINDING THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE  
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15301, 15304, 15306, 15307,  
AND 15308, AND AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH WSP USA  
ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., WESTON SOLUTIONS,  
INC, AND DUDEK FOR AS-NEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL  
SERVICES FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$3,000,000 FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS. FUNDS FOR FY 2023 HAVE  
BEEN BUDGETED IN THE DISTRICT’S NON-PERSONNEL EXPENSE  
BUDGET. All FUNDS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE FISCAL YEARS WILL  
BE BUDGETED IN THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR, SUBJECT TO  
BOARD APPROVAL UPON ADOPTION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR’S  
BUDGET  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-043 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0090  
7.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH NATURESCAPE  
SERVICES, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM  
JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED $1,250,000 ALL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE FISCAL  
YEARS WILL BE BUDGETED IN THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR,  
SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL UPON ADOPTION OF EACH  
FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-044 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0098  
8.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT NOT TO  
EXCEED $1.43M WITH METALCRAFT MARINE INC. FOR THE  
PURCHASE OF A NEW MARINE FIREFIGHTING VESSEL FOR THE  
HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UTILIZING $875,000 IN PORT  
SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (PSGP) FUNDING  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-045 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0117  
9.  
RESOLUTION FINDING THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE  
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING,  
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15306, AND  
AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN  
THE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CITY OF OCEANSIDE,  
AND COUNTY OF ORANGE FROM JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30,  
2028, TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY ON A REGIONAL HARBOR  
MONITORING PROGRAM TO EVALUATE THE STATUS AND TRENDS  
OF WATERS, SEDIMENT, AND AQUATIC LIFE IN THE REGIONS  
HARBORS PURSUANT TO §13225 OF THE CALIFORNIA WATER  
CODE. ALL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE FISCAL YEARS WILL BE  
BUDGETED IN THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR, SUBJECT TO  
BOARD APPROVAL UPON ADOPTION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR’S  
BUDGET  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-046 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2023-0130  
10.  
CONTINENTAL MARITIME OF SAN DIEGO, LLC LOCATED AT 1995  
BAYFRONT STREET, SAN DIEGO:  
A. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP  
INTERESTS IN CONTINENTAL MARITIME OF SAN DIEGO, LLC, TO LSF  
11TRINITY BIDCO, INC; AND  
B. ORDINANCE GRANTING A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED  
LEASE TO CONTINENTAL MARITIME OF SAN DIEGO, LLC, TO  
UPDATE LEASE TO CURRENT TERMS.  
On a motion made by Commissioner Urtasun seconded by Commissioner  
Naranjo, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-047 and Ordinance 3089 as part of  
the Consent agenda.  
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA  
2023-0086  
11.  
AMENDMENT TO SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT CODE,  
ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.21 TO ESTABLISH NEW MARKET-BASED  
PARKING RATE RANGES FOR TIDELANDS PUBLIC PARKING LOTS  
AND GARAGES: CONVENTION CENTER PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE,  
BAYFRONT PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE, B STREET PIER PUBLIC  
PARKING LOT, AND NAVY PIER PUBLIC PARKING LOT  
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT ORDINANCE FINDING  
THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA  
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) INCLUDING, BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO, SECTIONS 15273 AND 15301 OF THE CEQA  
GUIDELINES AND AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT  
CODE, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.21 - PARKING RATES AT TIDELANDS  
PUBLIC PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES  
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO  
NON-APPEALABLE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2016-01 FOR  
THE “NEW MARKET-BASED PARKING RATES AT TIDELANDS  
PUBLIC PARKING LOT AND GARAGES” TO ESTABLISH NEW  
MARKET-BASED PARKING RATE RANGES AT CONVENTION  
CENTER PUBLIC PARKING GARAGE, BAYFRONT PUBLIC PARKING  
GARAGE AND B STREET PIER PUBLIC PARKING LOT  
Ken Wallis, Director, Guest Experiences, joined by Kristine Love, Parking Manager,  
Guest Experiences, Lillian Mattes, Assistant Planner, Development Services, and Jackie  
Godoy, Deputy General Counsel IV, Office of the General Counsel, addressed the Board  
with staff's report and presentation regarding Public Hearing Agenda Item 11 - File No.  
2023-0086 (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: Juan Perez, IATSE, Local 122, Stagehand Union.  
Commissioner Malcolm, President/CEO Joe Stuyvesant, Commissioner Urtasun, and  
Chairman Castellanos provided comments and asked clarifying questions. Lesley  
Nishihira, Director, Planning, Ken Wallis, and Thomas A. Russell, General Counsel,  
responded.  
Chairman Castellanos closed the Public Hearing.  
On a motion by Commissioner Naranjo, seconded by Commissioner A. Moore, the  
Board adopted Ordinance 3090 and Resolution 2023-048. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0088  
12.  
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FINDING  
THE BOARD ACTION EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA  
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), INCLUDING BUT NOT  
LIMITED TO, CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301 AND 15311, AND  
AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT (SDUPD) CODE  
ARTICLE 8, SECTION 8.07 - REGULATION OF MOTORIZED MOBILITY  
DEVICES AND PEDICABS ON DISTRICT TIDELANDS  
Ken Wallis, Director, Guest Experiences, joined by Kristine Love, Parking Manager,  
Guest Experiences, 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 Public Hearing Agenda Item 12 - File  
No. 2023-0088 (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: Cat Pike; Matt Williams; William J. Dorsett; Shaun Scott; Enrique Aguilar;  
John Q. Public; Janet Rogers, Co-Chair, Safe Walkways; Sharon Cloward, President,  
San Diego Working Waterfront; Riza Korkusuz; Thomas Layug; Patrick Taaffe; Mike  
Nagyhazy; George Penman; Anonymous; Anonymous; Anonymous; Jule Demierre,  
Owner, City Park Bike Tours; and Kylee Floodman, Bird Government Partnership Team.  
Commissioner Zucchet, Commissioner Urtasun, Chairman Castellanos and  
Commissioner D. Moore provided comments and asked clarifying questions. Captain  
Jonathan George, Thomas A. Russell, General Counsel, John Carter, and Joe  
Stuyvesant, President/CEO,responded.  
Chairman Castellanos closed the Public Hearing.  
No action taken on this item.  
2023-0099  
13.  
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  
Joel Valenzuela, Director, Maritime, joined by Josefina Khalidy, Principal, Maritime  
Business Retention, Maritime, and Simon Kann, Assistant GeneralCounsel, Office of the  
General Counsel, addressed the Board with staff's report and presentation regarding  
Public Hearing Agenda Item 13 - File No. 2023-0099 (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: None.  
No Commissioner comments received.  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner Malcolm, the  
Board adopted Resolution 2023-049 and Ordinance 3091. 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  
2023-0053  
14.  
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS  
A. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BASELINE RATE AND SCOPE OF  
SERVICES FOR THE FY23 BASELINE RESET DATE UNDER THE  
MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA  
VISTA AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO SUCH AGREEMENT  
TO REFLECT THE UPDATED RATE  
B. UPDATE ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BASELINE  
RATE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY OF  
NATIONAL CITY  
Shaun Sumner, Vice President, Business Operations, joined by David Jones, Deputy  
General Counsel IV, Office of the General Counsel, addressed the Board with staff's  
report and presentation regarding Agenda Item 14 - File No. 2023-0053 (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: None.  
Commissioner A. Moore, Commissioner Zucchet, Commissioner Naranjo, Chairman  
Castellanos Commissioner Urtasun, and Commissioner Malcolm provided comments and  
asked clarifying questions. Shaun Sumner, Thomas Russell, General Counsel, and Joe  
Stuyvesant, President/CEO, responded.  
On a motion by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Zucchet, the  
Board adopted Resolution 2023-050. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0100  
15.  
ORDINANCE AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PORT  
CODE SECTION 4.38 - REGULATING VESSELS IN THE A-1. A-5, AND  
A-9 ANCHORAGES TO INCLUDE SHELTER ISLAND GUEST DOCK,  
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER AMENDMENTS  
UPDATING LANGUAGE TO CODIFY AND REFLECT BEST  
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES  
Joel Valenzuela, Director, Maritime, joined by Josefina Khalidy, Principal, Maritime  
Business Retention, Maritime, Daniel Valentine, Manager, Maritime Operations, Evan  
Warren, Wharfinger, Maritime, and Simon Kann, Assistant GeneralCounsel, Office of the  
General Counsel, addressed the Board with staff's report and presentation regarding  
Agenda Item 15 - File No. 2023-0100 (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: Sharon Cloward, President, San Diego Working Waterfront.  
Commissioner Malcolm, and Commissioner Urtasun, provided comments.  
On a motion by Commissioner Malcolm, seconded by Commissioner Urtasun, the  
Board adopted Ordinance 3092. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0132  
17.  
DISCUSSION OF USE OF ANTICIPATED FY 2023 BUDGET SURPLUS  
AND POTENTIAL RESOLUTION AMENDING FY 2024 PRELIMINARY  
BUDGET.  
Job Nelson, Vice President, Strategy and Policy, joined by Simon Kann, Assistant  
General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel, addressed the Board with staff's report  
and presentation regarding Agenda Item 17 - File No. 2023-0132 (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: None.  
Commissioner Malcolm, Commissioner A. Moore, Commissioner Urtasun, and  
Commissioner Zucchet provided comments and asked clarifying questions. Job Nelson  
and Simon Kann, responded.  
Commissioner Malcolm made a motion for direction to staff on how to apply the  
anticipated FY 2023 budget surplus; Balanced Capital Program, 15 million, 3  
million per city; Harbor Park Phase 1A, 3 million; NCBP Planning/Pepper Park, 3  
million; Driscoll's Wharf Redevelopment, 3.1 million; Infrastructure Grant  
Matching Reserve, 4 million; and Reserves, 4.9 million. Commissioner A. Moore  
seconded the motion. Commissioner Zucchet requested the motion be amended  
by reducing the Balanced Capitol Program to 10 million, 2 million per city;  
Harbor Park Phase 1A, 3 million; NCBP Planning/Pepper Park, 3 million;  
Driscoll's Wharf Redevelopment, 3.1 million; Infrastructure Grant Matching  
Reserve, 4 million; TAMT Electrical Upgrade Phases 4 - 6, 3 million; Reserves 4.9  
million. Commissioner Malcolm and Commissioner A. Moore accepted the  
friendly amendment. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0125  
16.  
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 2024 PRELIMINARY BUDGET AND  
SETTING THE DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE BUDGET AS  
JUNE 13, 2023  
Robert DeAngelis, CFO/Treasurer, joined by Merv Nocum, Manager, Financial Services,  
addressed the Board with staff's report and presentation regarding Agenda Item 16 - File  
No. 2023-0125 (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: Meli Morales, Environmental Health Coalition; Kelsey Genesi for Silvia  
Calzada; Kelsey Genesi, National City Policy Advocate, Environmental Health Coalition;  
Margarita Moreno; and Alicia Sanchez.  
Commissioner Zucchet, Commissioner Urtasun, Commissioner Naranjo and Chairman  
Castellanos provided comments and asked clarifying questions. Joe Stuyvesant,  
President/CEO, responded.  
Commissioner Malcolm made a motion to approve the preliminary budget and  
set the date for final budget as stated. The preliminary budget proposed is what  
is published in the agenda for the meeting, published for the budget book with  
the following changes put forth in an Addendum which will be put on file with  
the Office of the District Clerk. Changes approved in previous item for use of  
surplus amount of approximately $311,000.00 of additional spending to cover the  
added Chula Vista Municipal Services Agreement (MSA) approved today;  
$350,000.00 Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal (TAMT) Security Gate; and  
$500,000.00 B Street Asphalt. The motion was seconded by Commissioner  
Urtasun, the Board adopted Resolution 2023-051. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2023-0112  
PRESENTATION UPDATES ON PORT ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS  
18.  
Mike LaFleur, Vice President, Maritime, joined by Renee Yarmy, Program Director,  
Maritime, Phil Gibbons, Program Director, Planning, Peter Eichar, Program Manager,  
Planning & Environment, Planning, and Eric Guerreiro, Capitol Project Manager,  
Engineering-Construction, addressed the Board with staff's report and presentation  
regarding Agenda Item 18 - File No. 2023-0112 (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: Meli Morales, Environmental Health Coalition; Nikki Tiongco, Caltrans,  
District 11, Corridor Director for the South County Entry Corridors.  
Commissioner Zucchet, Commissioner D. Moore, Commissioner Naranjo, and Chairman  
Castellanos provided comments and asked clarifying questions. Phil Gibbons, and Job  
Nelson, Vice President, Strategy and Policy, responded.  
2023-0005  
19.  
REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT PROPOSED BOARD  
AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 13, 2023 MEETING  
On a motion by Commissioner Naranjo, seconded by Commissioner D. Moore ,the  
Board approved the proposed agenda for June. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
7 -  
Yeas:  
Rafael Castellanos, Dan Malcolm, Ann Moore, Danielle Moore, Sandy Naranjo,  
Frank Urtasun, and Michael Zucchet  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
0
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
OFFICER’S REPORT  
2023-0127  
20.  
OFFICER’S REPORT  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE ORDERS PURSUANT TO BPC  
POLICY NO. 110:  
A) Change Order No. 01 to Contract No. 2022-07 with Loghmani &  
Associates Design Group, Inc. dba L.A. Design Group - WLA - 43  
Calendar Day Time Extension thru 05-26-2023  
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:  
A) Amendment No. 2 to Lease (#71078) with The ATM Guy, Inc. - Amends  
Section 4.1 Regarding Minimum Monthly Rent, & Extends Term thru 03-31-  
2025  
____________________________  
Secretary, Board of Port Commissioners  
San Diego Unified Port District  
ATTEST:  
_______________________________  
Clerk of the San Diego Unified Port District