3165 Pacific Hwy.  
San Diego Unified Port District  
San Diego, CA 92101  
Meeting Minutes  
Board of Port Commissioners  
Tuesday, January 11, 2022  
1:00 PM  
Virtual Meeting  
A. Roll Call.  
7 -  
Present:  
Commissioner Castellanos, Commissioner LeSar, Chairman Malcolm,  
Commissioner Moore, Commissioner Naranjo, Commissioner Urtasun, and  
Commissioner Zucchet  
0
0
0
Excused:  
Absent:  
Recused:  
Officers Present: DeAngelis, Medina, Morales, Russell, Stuyvesant, and Yeilding  
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY  
2021-0450  
1.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCLAMATION AND APPOINTING  
GARRY BONELLI AS COMMISSIONER EMERITUS EFFECTIVE  
JANUARY 3, 2022  
Chair Malcolm announced the Proclamation for Commissioner Emeritus Bonelli.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: None.  
Commissioner Urtasun, Commissioner Naranjo, Commissioner Castellanos,  
Commissioner Zucchet, Commissioner Moore, Commissioner LeSar, and Chair Malcolm  
provided comments.  
On a motion by Commissioner Urtasun, seconded by Commissioner Zucchet, the  
Board adopted Resolution 2022-001. The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, Naranjo, Urtasun, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
0
0
0
0
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
B. Public Communications.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with non agenda-related  
comments: Jill Pfeiffer; and Troy Sears, Next Level Sailing.  
C. Board Committee Reports.  
Commissioner Castellanos provided a report regarding the December 15, 2021, Maritime  
Stakeholders Forum. Highlights from the meeting included: presentations from Port staff  
on the Maritime Clean Air Strategy and Health Risk Assessment; an electrification  
status update; status of cargo operations; a cruise industry update; and an overview of a  
new commercial fishing ordinance.  
D. Commissioners’ Reports.  
No Commissioner reports were provided.  
E. Special Recognition.  
Shirley Parsons, Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, provided an overview of  
Diversity Council goals in the new year. Ms. Parsons also remembered Dr. Martin Luther  
King, Jr. in observance of upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. day.  
F. President’s Report.  
Joe Stuyvesant, President/CEO began by providing an update regarding the Port's  
approach to Covid and recent steps taken to reduce risk and remain functional during the  
Omicron wave.  
Mr. Stuyvesant then shared that the Port received federal funds in the amount of  
$61,390,747.00 from the American Rescue Plan Act which will cover our losses for  
calendar year 2020. Losses and expenses from 2021 will be submitted in the next few  
months.  
Additionally, Mr. Stuyvesant shared the Governor announced that his budget proposal  
includes a set aside in the amount of $2.3 billion for California Ports, which includes $1.2  
billion for infrastructure to increase goods movement capacity, and $875 million for zero  
emission port equipment and short haul trucks. The Governor also announced that in  
addition to the $2.3 billion, he is also proposing $200 million for demonstration and pilot  
projects in high carbon-emitting sectors (such as Maritime), $350 million for coastal  
wetland protection and restoration, and $100 million for green hydrogen projects.  
G. District Clerk’s Announcements.  
Donna Morales, District Clerk, announced that on today's agenda is an item taking final  
action to amend the employment agreements for President/CEO, General Counsel, and  
Port Auditor, as detailed in the report for Agenda Item 9 - File No. 2021-0446.  
Ms. Morales then added that additional agenda-related materials were received by the  
Board after publication of the agenda for the following item: Item 16 - File 2022-0005.  
Ms. Morales then announced that staff requests that the Board consider the following  
items to be continued to a future Board meeting: Item 7 - File No. 2022-0004; Item 8 -  
File 2022-0002, and Item 13 - File 2022-0003  
Additionally, Ms. Morales announced that staff requests the Board consider the following  
docket change: Item 2 - File No. 2022-0006 no longer requires Board action as design  
immunity happened through Board's approval of the lease which included attached plans.  
Commissioner Urtasun announced that due to a previous business relationship with  
RIDA, he is recusing himself from this item , Action Agenda Item 13 - File No.  
2022-0003, and did not participate.  
On a motion by Commissioner Castellanos, seconded by Commissioner LeSar,  
the Board adopted the requested docket changes.  
6 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, Naranjo, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
0
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
0
0
1 - Urtasun  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2022-0009  
Approval of minutes for:  
December 14, 2021 - CLOSED SESSION  
December 14, 2021 - BPC MEETING  
December 23, 2021 - CLOSED SESSION  
On a motion by Commissioner Castellanos, seconded by Commissioner Zucchet,  
the Board approved the December 2021 minutes. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
6 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, Naranjo, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
0
0
1 - Urtasun  
0
Abstain:  
Recused:  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Item 4 - File 2021-0406 was removed from the Consent Agenda.  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted the revised Consent Agenda, excluding Item 4 - File  
2021-0406, as follows: Resolution 2022-002; Resolution 2022-004; Resolution  
2022-005; Resolution 2022-006; Ordinance 3033; and Resolution 2022-007. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
7 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, Naranjo, Urtasun, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
0
Excused:  
0
0
0
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2022-0006  
2.  
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND  
ACCEPTING THE BAYSIDE PERFORMANCE PARK ENHANCEMENT  
PROJECT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN EMBARCADERO  
MARINA PARK SOUTH IN SAN DIEGO  
Board action is no longer required for this item.  
Board action no longer required for this item.  
2021-0372  
3.  
RESOLUTION SELECTING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH  
MOSS ADAMS FOR PROFESSIONAL EXTERNAL AUDITING  
SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $398,000 FOR THE  
AUDIT OF FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024 WITH TWO  
ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND, WHICH MAY BE GRANTED AT THE  
SOLE DISCRETION OF THE DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED $128,500 PER YEAR, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED  
AMOUNT, INCLUDING OPTIONS, OF $655,000. FUNDS FOR THIS  
FISCAL YEAR ARE BUDGETED, FUNDS FOR FUTURE FISCAL YEARS  
WILL BE BUDGETED IN THE OFFICE OF THE PORT AUDITOR IN THE  
APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEARS, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL  
UPON ADOPTION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET.  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-002 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2021-0409  
5.  
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND  
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 2020-11 TO PERIMETER SECURITY  
GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $295,887.50 FOR PHASE 1 OF THE  
SECURITY GATE PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENTS AT TAMT PROJECT AS  
AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD IN THE 2019-2023 CAPITAL  
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-004 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2021-0417  
6.  
RESOLUTION SELECTING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH  
JGC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, INC. FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE  
CONSULTING SERVICES, FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH  
JANUARY 31, 2026 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $495,000.00.  
FUNDS FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR ARE BUDGETED. 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 by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-005 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2022-0004  
7.  
RESOLUTION SELECTING AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH  
PRESIDIO NETWORKED SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC., FOR  
ENTERPRISE WIFI INFRASTRUCTURE HARDWARE AND  
INSTALLATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED  
$399,887, FOR A FIVE YEAR TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP OF  
$399,887. EXPENDITURES ARE BUDGETED IN THE DISTRICT’S  
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM CAPITAL OUTLAY  
APPROPRIATED ITEM.  
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.  
2022-0002  
8.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO  
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH NATIONAL  
STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY (NASSCO), REGARDING LOW  
CARBON FUEL STANDARD (LCFS) CREDITS GENERATED FROM  
ELIGIBLE ELECTRIFIED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT NASSCO FOR  
USAGE COVERING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2022 THROUGH  
JUNE 30, 2022.  
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.  
2021-0446  
2021-0456  
9.  
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYMENT  
AGREEMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (PRESIDENT/CEO),  
GENERAL COUNSEL, AND PORT AUDITOR  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-006 as part of the Consent agenda.  
10.  
ORDINANCE GRANTING LEASE AMENDMENT NO. 19 PROVIDING  
FOR A 9-YEAR LEASE EXTENSION TO THE CHULA VISTA MARINA,  
LP, DBA CHULA VISTA MARINA FOR THE CHULA VISTA MARINA  
LOCATED AT THE NORTHERN MARINA IN THE CHULA VISTA MARINA  
BASIN WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Ordinance 3033 as part of the Consent agenda.  
2021-0458  
2021-0406  
11.  
RESOLUTION REGARDING DISTRICT VIRTUAL MEETINGS IN  
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT AND ASSEMBLY  
BILL 361  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-007 as part of the Consent agenda.  
4.  
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND  
AWARDING CONTRACT NO. 2019-14 TO BAKER ELECTRIC, INC. IN  
THE AMOUNT OF $268,000 FOR THE COLD IRONING (SHORE  
POWER) PHASE II AT B STREET AND BROADWAY PIERS PROJECT,  
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD IN THE FY  
2019-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM  
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.  
Commissioner Urtasun announced that due to owning Sempra stock, he is recusing  
himself from this item and did not participate.  
Commissioner Naranjo announced that due to her husband being previously employed by  
Baker Electric, in an abundance of caution, she is recusing herself from this item and  
did not participate.  
On a motion by Commissioner LeSar, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-003. The motion carried by the following vote;  
5 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
0
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
0
0
2 - Naranjo, and Urtasun  
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA  
2021-0351  
12.  
SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT AT TENTH AVENUE  
MARINE TERMINAL (TAMT) TO SUPPORT THE MICROGRID  
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT  
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION MAKING  
FINDINGS OF ENERGY SAVINGS FROM THE SOLAR POWER  
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AT TAMT PROJECT UNDER CALIFORNIA  
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4217.10, ET SEQ.  
B) ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A POWER PURCHASE  
AGREEMENT TO EDF RENEWABLES DISTRIBUTED SOLUTIONS, INC.  
FOR THE 700-KILOWATT SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ON THE  
WAREHOUSE B ROOF AT TAMT UNDER A 20-YEAR TERM.  
C) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR  
CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION OF 214 DAYS FOR CONTRACT NO.  
20-06, MICROGRID INFRASTRUCTURE AT TENTH AVENUE MARINE  
TERMINAL PROJECT, TO ALIGN PROJECT COMPLETION WITH THE  
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT DELIVERABLES, WITH NO  
INCREASE TO THE GRANT FUNDED BOARD APPROVED PROJECT  
BUDGET, PURSUANT TO BPC POLICY NO.110  
Commissioner Urtasun announced that due to owning Sempra stock, he is recusing  
himself from this item and did not participate.  
Commissioner Naranjo announced that due to her husband being previously employed by  
Baker Electric, in an abundance of caution, she is recusing herself from this item and  
did not participate.  
Renee Yarmy, Program Manager, Energy & Sustainability, addressed the Board with  
staff's report and presentation regarding Action Agenda Item 12 - File No. 2021-0351 (A  
copy of the staff report, presentations and any agenda-related materials are on file with  
the Office of the District Clerk).  
Chairman Malcolm opened the Public Hearing. The following member(s) of the public  
addressed the Board with agenda-related comments: None.  
Chairman Malcolm closed the Public Hearing.  
Commissioner LeSar, Commissioner Castellanos, Commissioner Zucchet and Chair  
Malcolm, provided comments.  
On a motion by Commissioner Zucchet, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-008, Resolution 2022-009, and Ordinance 3034.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
0
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
0
0
2 - Naranjo, and Urtasun  
ACTION AGENDA  
2022-0003  
13.  
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE  
DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN PRELIMINARY AND  
FINAL FORM IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THE CHULA  
VISTA BAYFRONT FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE  
BONDS (CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT CONVENTION CENTER) SERIES  
2022A (FEDERALLY TAXABLE) AND CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT  
FACILITIES FINANCING AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (CHULA VISTA  
BAYFRONT PHASE 1A INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVMENTS) SERIES  
2022B (TAX-EXEMPT) INCLUDING EXECUTION OF A CERTIFICATE  
DEEMING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FINAL FOR  
PURPOSES OF RULE 15 C2-12 UNDER THE SECURITIES AND  
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 EXCEPT FOR INFORMATION PERMITTED  
TO BE OMITTED FROM THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT  
PURSUANT TO RULE 15 C2-12;  
B. RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO AN ENCUMBRANCE BY RIDA  
CHULA VISTA, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $_____ MILLION IN FAVOR OF  
[INSERT BANKS] FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RESORT HOTEL  
AND CONVENTION CENTER, WITH CONDITIONS  
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.  
2021-0403  
14.  
PRESENTATION ON NEW LEGISLATION FOR 2021-2022 PORT OF  
SAN DIEGO LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND DIRECTION TO STAFF  
Job Nelson, Vice President, Strategy and Policy, addressed the Board with staff's report  
and presentation regarding Action Agenda Item 14 - File No. 2021-0403 (A copy of the  
staff report, presentations and any agenda-related materials are on file with the Office of  
the District Clerk). Mr. Nelson then turned the presentation over to David Yow, Legislative  
Policy Administrator, to discuss the legislative priorities for 2022.  
The following member(s) of the public addressed the Board with agenda-related  
comments: Peggy Walker; and Kelly McCormick.  
Commissioner LeSar, Commissioner Naranjo, Commissioner Castellanos, Commissioner  
Zucchet, Chair Malcolm, Commissioner Urtasun, and Commissioner Moore provided  
comments and asked clarifying questions. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Yow responded.  
2021-0421  
15.  
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE AND DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE  
MARITIME CLEAN AIR STRATEGY’S ZERO EMISSION HEAVY-DUTY  
TRUCK OBJECTIVES INCLUDING:  
A) PROGRESS ON THE ZERO EMISSION HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK  
TRANSITION PLAN; AND  
B) COMPILATION OF FORESEEABLE TASKS AND MILESTONES FOR  
TRUCK OBJECTIVE 1B: DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT-HAUL ZERO  
EMISSION TRUCK PROGRAM; TRUCK OBJECTIVE 1D: CREATION OF  
A TRUCK REGISTRY; AND TRUCK OBJECTIVE 2A: IDENTIFICATION  
OF FOUR LOCATIONS FOR ZERO EMISSION TRUCK CHARGING  
Phil Gibbons, Program Manager, Planning, addressed the Board with staff's report and  
presentation regarding Action Agenda Item 15 - File No. 2021-0421 (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: Danny Serrano, Environmental Health Coalition (with time ceded by Allie  
Fen).  
Commissioner Naranjo and Commissioner Urtasun provided comments and asked  
clarifying questions. Phil Gibbons and Jason Giffen, Vice President, Planning and  
Environment responded.  
2022-0005  
16.  
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE  
AGREEMENT WITH KONECRANES FOR DISTRICT ACQUISITION OF  
TWO ALL-ELECTRIC MOBILE HARBOR CRANES WITH A  
PROCUREMENT COST NOT-TO-EXCEED $14,760,000 FOR USE AT  
TENTH AVENUE MARINE TERMINAL, SAN DIEGO, CA; FUNDS FOR  
THIS PROCUREMENT FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR ARE BUDGETED  
WITHIN THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM CAPITAL OUTLAY  
APPROPRIATED ITEM; ALL FUNDS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE FISCAL  
YEARS WILL BE BUDGETED IN THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY  
PROGRAM CAPITAL OUTLAY APPROPRIATED ITEM OF THE  
APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL  
UPON ADOPTION OF EACH FISCAL YEAR’S BUDGET.  
Michael LaFleur, Vice President, Maritime, addressed the Board with staff's report and  
presentation regarding Action Agenda Item 16 - File No. 2022-0005 (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: Anthony Soniga,Vice President, ILWU.  
Commissioner Zucchet, Commissioner Castellanos and Chair Malcolm provided  
comments and asked clarifying questions. Mr. LaFleur and Joe Stuyvesant,  
President/CEO responded.  
On a motion by Commissioner Zucchet, seconded by Commissioner Castellanos,  
the Board adopted Resolution 2022-010. The motion carried by the following vote;  
7 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, Naranjo, Urtasun, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
Nays:  
0
0
0
0
0
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2021-0424  
17.  
REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT PROPOSED BOARD  
AGENDA FOR THE FEBRUARY 8, 2022 MEETING  
On a motion by Commissioner Castellanos, seconded by Commissioner Zucchet,  
the Board approved the proposed February agenda. The motion carried by the  
following vote;  
7 - Castellanos, LeSar, Malcolm, Moore, Naranjo, Urtasun, and Zucchet  
Yeas:  
0
0
0
0
0
Nays:  
Excused:  
Absent:  
Abstain:  
Recused:  
2022-0008  
18.  
OFFICER’S REPORT  
MONTHLY NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE ORDERS PURSUANT TO BPC  
POLICY NO. 110:  
A) Change Order No. 02 for Contract No. 2020-04 with Sierra Pacific  
West, Inc. - Increases Contract by $82,759.09 & 28 Calendar Day Time  
Extension thru 11-12-21  
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