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San Francisco Port Commission Meeting - February 28, 2023

Port Commission — Tuesday, February 28, 2023
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionPort Commission
DateTuesday, February 28, 2023
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0:00

Meeting call to order.

0:03

This is a meeting of the San Francisco Port Commission for February 28, 2023.

0:08

Roll call, President Kimberly Brandon.

0:11

Here.

0:11

Commissioner Gail Gilman.

0:13

Present.

0:14

Commissioner Stephen Lee.

0:15

Here.

0:16

Vice President Willie Adams is absent today.

0:19

The San Francisco Port Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatish Alone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula.

0:29

As the indigenous stewards of this land, and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatus Ronnie have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory.

0:45

As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland.

0:50

We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatish Alone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as first peoples.

1:00

Item number two is the approval of minutes for the February 14th, 2023 Commission meeting.

1:06

I so move.

1:08

Second.

1:10

All in favor?

1:11

Aye.

1:12

Any opposed?

1:14

The minutes of the February 14, 2023 meeting have been approved.

1:20

Item number three is public comment on executive session.

1:27

We will take public comment on executive session.

1:30

Is there any public comment in the room?

1:34

If not, Corey will now provide instructions for our remote participants.

1:39

Thank you, President Brandon.

1:40

At this time, the telephone queue will be opened for public comment on executive session.

1:45

Please dial star three to make public comment.

1:48

The system will let you know when your line is open.

1:50

Others will wait on mute until their line is open.

1:53

Comments are limited to three minutes per person.

1:56

The queue is now open.

1:57

Please dial star three to make public comment.

2:01

And at this time, there is no one on the phone wishing to make public comment.

2:06

Public comment is closed.

2:08

Jenica, next item, please.

2:10

Item number four is executive session.

2:12

There is one executive session item.

2:14

Conference with real property negotiator as agendized.

2:19

Commissioners can have a motion.

2:20

I have a motion we move into closed session.

2:23

Second.

2:24

We have a motion and a second.

2:26

All in favor?

2:27

Aye.

2:27

Aye.

2:28

Any opposed?

2:29

Motion passes unanimously.

2:31

We are now in closed session.

2:40

We have a motion and a second.

2:42

All in favor?

2:43

Aye.

2:44

Any opposed.

2:46

We are now in open session.

2:48

Item six is the Pledge of Allegiance.

3:00

And to the Republic for which it stands.

3:03

One nation, under God, individual, with liberty and justice for all.

3:11

Item number seven is announcements.

3:13

Please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting.

3:21

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.

3:30

Public comment must be in respect to the current agenda item.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procurement█████████████████17%
Public Comment███████████████15%
Economic Development█████████████13%
Public Engagement███████████11%
Public Works█████████9%
Procedural████████8%
Affordable Housing████████8%
Women's History Month█████5%
Public Transportation█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Port Commission Meeting - February 28, 2023

The San Francisco Port Commission convened on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 10:15 AM. The meeting included approval of minutes, an executive session, announcements, public comment, the Executive Director's report, consent calendar items, and informational presentations on lease amendments and a proposed development in Fisherman's Wharf. Commission President Kimberly Brandon presided; Vice President Willie Adams was absent.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes of the February 14, 2023 meeting unanimously.
  • Resolution 2309: Approved an operations agreement with APS West Coast Inc. to operate Benicia and Antioch locations as Foreign Trade Zone No. 3 subzone for five years with a four-year extension option.
  • Resolution 2310: Approved a Fiscal Year 2023-24 supplemental appropriation for Mission Bay Parks operations and Proposition J contracts for maintenance at Mission Rock and Pier 70.
  • Resolution 2311: Authorized a sole source grant of $100,000 to Foodwise (a port licensee) for quarterly activations of the Ferry Terminal Plaza in conjunction with the Saturday Farmers Market.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Michael Gregory, President of the African American Construction Collective, requested a larger parking/lease space at Pier 94/Backlands, citing stolen equipment and broken-down trucks. Executive Director Forbes agreed to work with him.
  • Andrea Akers, Operations Manager at Foodwise, described the success of quarterly pop-up events (beginning with Juneteenth 2021) that showcase Black-owned businesses, noting the events are free, family-friendly, and bring new visitors to the waterfront. She requested continued port support.
  • Devin Oakry, Operations Coordinator at Foodwise, explained the behind-the-scenes support provided to vendors (permits, site visits, logistics) to help them succeed.
  • Christine Farn, Executive Director of Foodwise, thanked the port for 30 years of partnership and emphasized the community connections and racial equity focus of the events.

Discussion Items

  • Executive Director's Report (Item 9A): Elaine Forbes reported on economic recovery, noting visitor numbers surpassing city predictions; cruise is having a banner year; restaurant sales at 66% of pre-pandemic levels; parking and excursions at 90%. She highlighted Mission Rock's 40% affordable housing (102 units marketing in March 2023, 199 total affordable in phase one) and resilience projects (Islais Creek planning, Amador Street reconstruction, Pier 70 cap removal, Crane Cove Park playgrounds, Heron's Head Park signage). Southern Waterfront receives the most grant funding. She recognized women commissioners and leaders for Women's History Month.
  • Commissioner Comments: Commissioner Stephen Lee supported recovery efforts, especially the Southern Waterfront. Commissioner Gail Gilman requested an informational hearing on Mission Rock's marketing plan due to the 140% AMI threshold and one-year lease-up deadline; also praised the Islais Creek project. President Brandon commended the port's role in economic recovery and secured grant prospects.
  • Item 11A – Environmental and Planning Services Contracts: Elizabeth Alexander Toot presented a request to award three as-needed contracts (up to $2.5M each, four-year term with one-year extension) to AEW Engineering, SCA Environmental, and CDIM Engineering, and create a pre-qualified pool. The procurement emphasized equity (implicit bias training, DEI scoring, LBE outreach). All three awardees are LBE primes. Previous LBE utilization: AEW 18.01%, CDIM 12.61%, SCA 42.86% (goal for new contracts: 15%). Commissioner Lee asked about scoring for on-time performance; staff noted ongoing City Attorney discussions. Commissioner Gilman asked about past LBE goal achievement and why many firms joined as subcontractors rather than primes.
  • Item 12A – Boudin's Chowder Hut Lease Amendment: Don Cavanaugh presented an amendment to extend the deadline for $900,000 in improvements (down from original $4.5M) to enclose three of eight patio sides with motorized louvers, preserving the tenant's five-year option. Tenant cited COVID and inflation. Commissioner Lee supported the revised cost and timeline. Commissioner Gilman encouraged better curb appeal and activation given nearby shuttered businesses.
  • Item 12B – Fisherman's Wharf Unsolicited Proposal: David Billprey presented the outreach process for a proposal from Fisherman's Wharf Revitalization LLC to develop Seawall Lot 300/301 and Pier 45 sheds A and C with an experiential museum, event center, hospitality, short-term vacation rentals, and resilience improvements. Two public meetings and a Northern Advisory Committee meeting are planned. Commissioner Gilman stressed broad outreach to residents, neighborhood associations, and fish processors. Commissioner Lee raised parking concerns; staff noted the proposal is early-stage and community input will shape it. President Brandon emphasized protecting fishery and maritime tenants.
  • New Business (Item 13): Commissioner Gilman recorded a request for an informational item on leasing up Mission Rock phase one affordable housing.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved minutes of February 14, 2023.
  • Adopted Consent Calendar resolutions 2309, 2310, and 2311 (all unanimous).
  • Adopted Resolution 2312 (unanimous) authorizing three contracts for environmental and planning services and creating a pre-qualified pool.
  • Directed staff to conduct extensive outreach for the Fisherman's Wharf proposal, including evening and tenant-focused meetings, and to consider parking and community concerns.
  • Commissioner Gilman's request for a Mission Rock marketing update informational item was recorded.
  • Meeting adjourned at 4:16 PM.

Executive Session

  • Commission went into closed session (one item) and reconvened in open session with no reportable action.

Note: Meeting date is February 28, 2023, as stated in the agenda and transcript. No minutes were available for this meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Meeting call to order. This is a meeting of the San Francisco Port Commission for February 28, 2023. Roll call, President Kimberly Brandon. Here. Commissioner Gail Gilman. Present. Commissioner Stephen Lee. Here. Vice President Willie Adams is absent today. The San Francisco Port Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatish Alone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land, and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatus Ronnie have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatish Alone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as first peoples. Item number two is the approval of minutes for the February 14th, 2023 Commission meeting. I so move. Second. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? The minutes of the February 14, 2023 meeting have been approved. Item number three is public comment on executive session. We will take public comment on executive session. Is there any public comment in the room? If not, Corey will now provide instructions for our remote participants. Thank you, President Brandon. At this time, the telephone queue will be opened for public comment on executive session. Please dial star three to make public comment. The system will let you know when your line is open. Others will wait on mute until their line is open. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. The queue is now open. Please dial star three to make public comment. And at this time, there is no one on the phone wishing to make public comment. Public comment is closed. Jenica, next item, please. Item number four is executive session. There is one executive session item. Conference with real property negotiator as agendized. Commissioners can have a motion. I have a motion we move into closed session. Second. We have a motion and a second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion passes unanimously. We are now in closed session. We have a motion and a second. All in favor?

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