BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY – January 10, 2007
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
8:00 A.M. Chairman Castle, presiding
Commissioners Present: Larry Aikins; Ralph A. Garcia, Jr.; Secretary Richard Dodge; Vice Chairman Lewis D. Miller; Chairman, John J. Castle
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Executive Director Michael J. Giari; Special Counsel to Port, Francois X. Sorba; Director of Finance & Administration, Cynthia D. Hampton; Manager of Operations, Donald K. Snaman; Manager of Economic Development, Steven Wright; Assistant Manager of Operations, Eric Napralla; Executive Assistant, Rita Artist
Commissioner Miller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A Motion to Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 13, 2006 was made by Commissioner Aikins and Seconded by Commissioner Dodge. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote of all Commissioners.
III. CLAIMS
A Motion to Approve Claims was made by Commissioner Garcia and it was seconded by Commissioner Miller. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote of all Commissioners.
IV. RESOLUTION
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT – (Portside Investors – Phase I Lease Agreement) – (STOCKBRIDGE LEASING COMPANY)
RESOLUTION
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT – (Portside Investors – Phase I Lease Agreement) – (HOLLOWAY INVESTMENT COMPANY)
RESOLUTION
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE AGREEMENT – (Portside Investors – Phase I Lease Agreement) – (DYNACOMP, INC.)
Items III-A & III-C were handled as one item.
A Motion to Adopt was made by Commissioner Garcia. It was seconded by Commissioner Miller. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote of all Commissioners.
V. MOTION
A. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE REPAIRS TO DOCK F AND TO AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT – (REF: CS MARINE CONSTRUCTOR, INC.)
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Executive Director Giari stated that in March 2006 the Board awarded a public works contract to CS Marine Constructors, Inc. to replace the dock and make other improvements to the F Dock facility which was damaged in an accident caused by a tug. There were two change conditions in the project warranting extra work. One was for trenching for the underground utilities and the other was extra work needed for the support structure for the access walkway. The project has been inspected by Port Operations Manager, Don Snaman, and the Project Engineer, CMA/Transystems, and staff recommends acceptance of this project by the Board. Giari commented that acceptance of the project will not affect insurance claims or other efforts to recover all or a portion of the cost of this project.
Commissioner Miller asked the Port Attorney to confirm that acceptance of the project will not affect insurance claims. Attorney Sorba explained that the insurance company has nothing to do with the acceptance of the project.
A Motion to Approve was made by Commissioner Miller. It was seconded by Commissioner Dodge. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote of all Commissioners.
MOTION
B. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE EXISTING DRY BOAT STORAGE SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE CONTRAC – (REF: UNION CITY CONSTRUCTION)
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Executive Director Giari explained that in July 2006 the Board awarded a public works contract to Union City Construction for improvements to the public launch ramp parking lot and dry boat storage area. There were a couple of changes in this project including additional asphalt needed over the engineer’s estimate and the linear footage of fencing was reduced from 820’ to 772’. The Port’s engineer, BKF Engineers, and Port staff conducted a final inspection on December 22, 2006 and a punch list of minor repairs was submitted to Union City. All repairs have been corrected to the satisfaction of the Port’s engineer and staff. Port staff recommends acceptance of this project by the Port Commission.
Chairman Castle commented on the attractive appearance of the finished project and Commissioner Dodge thanked staff for including in the report good color photos of the public launch ramp parking lot and the dry boat storage area.
A Motion to Approve was made by Commissioner Dodge. It was seconded by Commissioner Garcia. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote of all Commissioners.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
VII. MATTERS OF BOARD INTEREST
None
VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Giari reported on a fire that occurred at the Sims Metal facility at 699 Seaport Boulevard on Sunday, January 7th, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The fire occurred in a large pile of mixed metal and soft goods and was extinguished within 2-3 hours. Firefighters from Redwood City, Woodside and the Menlo Park Fire District responded to this incident. There were no injuries to workers or to responders. The exact cause is unknown but appears to be accidental and associated with the processing of the material. There was no damage to Sims Metal equipment and they resumed operations immediately after the fire was extinguished.
Commissioner Miller asked if Sims Metal received a citation from the BAAQMD and Giari said that staff was not aware of any. Chairman Castle asked if BAAQMD would issue a citation in no-fault instances. Attorney Sorba replied that there are circumstances where, regardless of the fault, BAAQMD may issue a citation and fine.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:14 a.m. Chairman Castle requested that the Commission adjourn to its next regularly scheduled Meeting of January 24, 2006.
A Motion to Adjourn was made by Commissioner Dodge and it was seconded by Commissioner Miller. The Motion passed by a unanimous voice vote of all Commissioners.
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