San Francisco Port Commission Meeting - April 9, 2024
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San Francisco Port Commission Meeting - April 9, 2024
The San Francisco Port Commission met on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11:15 AM. The meeting covered reports on economic recovery, equity, and key projects; approval of a consent calendar item; authorization of three grants totaling $900,000 for youth internship programs; and an informational presentation and resolution regarding the Mission Rock project's Parcel F. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.
Consent Calendar
- Item 7A: Resolution 2417 – Authorized advertising for competitive bids for Construction Contract No. 2852, Amador Street Infrastructure Improvements. Passed unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made on any agenda item, either in person or via phone.
Discussion Items
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Executive Director’s Report (Item 6A) – Assistant Director Michael Martin presented on behalf of Executive Director Elaine Forbes, who is on leave until later in April. Highlights included:
- The 7th annual contract open house at Pier 27 (March 2024) to connect small contractors with resources.
- Pop-ups on the Plaza celebrating Black women makers (March 30).
- Welcoming USNS Harvey Milk at Piers 30–32 with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Mayor London Breed.
- A temporary mural by Joey Rose at Fisherman’s Wharf (25 x 8 ft) honoring crabbers.
- Commercial Dungeness crab season ended early on April 8 due to whale presence; salmon season runs May–October.
- Cruise ship Grand Princess to arrive at Pier 80 on April 27 for a 10-hour turnaround with 5,000 passengers.
- Dry dock No. 2 RFO received no responses; potential sole source sale of both dry docks.
- Heron’s Head Park new bird guide via QR code.
- Flood study draft plan public comment period closed March 29 with over 150 comments; outreach to nearly 1,000 people via events, walking tours, webinars, and in-language workshops.
- Youth outreach through SF Fellows presentations at John O’Connell and Mission High Schools.
- Commissioners praised the report and asked about support for fishermen, the Fisherman’s Wharf redevelopment plan, and the Pier 80 cruise call. Commissioner Harrington suggested seeking federal/state support for the crab season disruption. Commissioner Lee expressed concern for fishermen’s livelihoods.
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Item 8A: Grants for Rising Tides Internship Programs (Resolutions 2418, 2419, 2420) – Elizabeth Alexander Toots and Tiffany Tatum presented. Three grants totaling $900,000:
- $300,000 to Cal Maritime (7.5-year term) to host up to 12 high school interns for a weeklong summer program.
- $300,000 to Enterprise for Youth (2 years) for payroll/administration for Rising Tides Maritime (6-week summer program).
- $300,000 to Enterprise for Youth (2 years) for Rising Tides Operations (year-round youth employment, ages 16–24).
- Discussion: Commissioner Harrington raised concerns about Cal Maritime’s reported toxic culture; staff assured chaperones would be present and planned to engage Cal Maritime leadership on equity. Commissioner Lee noted difficulty recruiting youth; staff emphasized in-school relationship building. Commissioner Adams highlighted the need for exposure and equity, contrasting Cal Maritime with the Tongue Point Job Corps. The grants were approved unanimously.
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Item 9A: Mission Rock Parcel F – Revised Phase 1 Submittal (Resolution 2421) – Josh Keene presented an informational update and resolution. Parcel A (The Canyon) leasing: after 10 months, 156 of 283 units leased (~60%), with 90% AMI units fully leased, 120% AMI at 28%, and 150% AMI at only 8%. For Parcel F (The Verde), staff recommended reallocating BMR units: increasing 90% AMI from 13 to 35, decreasing 120% AMI from 55 to 24, and eliminating 150% AMI units. This maintains 30% affordable for Phase 1 (Parcel A 36%, Parcel F 23.2%). The overall project commitment remains 40% affordable. Dan Adams from the Mayor’s Office of Housing supported the modification, noting 150% AMI units are priced above market. Commissioners expressed support, with Commissioner Gilman advocating for deeper affordability (30% AMI) in future phases. Commissioner Harrington asked about Phase 2 timeline (construction targeted 2026). The resolution passed unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- Resolution 2417 (Consent Calendar) – Passed unanimously.
- Resolutions 2418, 2419, 2420 (Grants for Rising Tides internships) – Passed unanimously.
- Resolution 2421 (Mission Rock Parcel F amendment) – Passed unanimously.
- New Business: Commissioner Harrington requested exploring federal/state support for the crab/salmon fishing industry and periodic commission meetings at community venues (e.g., Southeast Community Center). Commissioner Gilman suggested negotiating a tour of cruise ships at Pier 80 for youth from the Southeast. Staff will follow up on both items.
Meeting Transcript
Roll call. Vice President Gail Gilman. Present. Commissioner Willie Adams. Here. Commissioner Ed Harrington. Here. And I believe Commissioner Stephen Lee is on his way. President Kimberly Brandon is absent today. The San Francisco Port Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Rama Tishaloni, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatushalone 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. 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 Ramatishaluni community, and by affirming their sovereign rights as first peoples. Item two is the approval of minutes for the March 12th, 2024 Port Commission meeting. So moved. Second. There's a motion and the second. We approve the minutes. All in favor? Aye. Motion has passed. Thank you. Goodbye. Um item three is the Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and Tudor Republic for which it stands one nation undergone, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Next item, please. Item four is announcements. Please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. 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. Public comment must be in respect to the current agenda item. The commission will take in-person and remote public comment on each item, beginning with commenters in person. For remote public comment, dial 1415 655 0001, and enter access code 2663 022 4134 pound pound. Then dial star three to raise your hand to comment on the item being discussed. An audio prompts will signal when it is your turn to speak. If you are watching this meeting on SFGup TV, there is a short broadcasting delay. To not miss your chance to comment, please dial when the item you want to comment on is announced. Mute your device and listen to the meeting from your telephone, which has no delay. Item five is public comment on items not listed on the agenda. So we'll now take public comment for items not listed on the agenda. Is there anyone in the room who would like to make public comment? If so, please make your way to the podium. Anyone in the room? Okay. There's no public comment in the room. Um Carmel, do we have any public comment on the phone? There are no callers for public comment at this time. Okay, we have no one who wants to make public comment. Um public comment is closed. Next agenda item, please. Item 6A is the executive director's report.
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