Los Angeles — 2024-03-07

Board of Airport Commissioners

#A Closed Session
A.\nCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8):\n1.\nRegarding Rental Amounts and Terms for the Terminal Leases for Terminals 1 through 8 and Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.  The subject properties and negotiating parties/designees are listed in Attachment 1.  [City Attorneys: T. Yamaguchi, B. Ostler]\na.\nProperty Negotiators:  David Jones/Tatiana Starostina\nAttachment 1 \n2.\nProperty Negotiations with Concessionaires at Los Angeles International Airport listed in Attachment 2  [City Attorney: B. Ostler]\na.\nProperty Negotiators:  David Jones\nAttachment 2
#B Closed Session
B.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a); 54956.9(c); 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(4); 54956.9(e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(3), and (e)(5); and 54956.9(h)):\n1.\nClaims by LAX Integrated Express Solutions, LLC (LINXS)  [City Attorney:  E. Ross]\n2.\nClaims by LA Gateway Partners, LLC (LAGP)  [City Attorney:  J. Lisenbery]\n3.\nLA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court - Central District of California Case LA CV 20-02291-DOC-(KESx)  [City Attorney:  B. Ostler]\n4.\nTiffany Abraham, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. CIV SB 2315202  [City Attorney:  P. Tomescu]\n5.\nFlying Food Group, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, US District Court, Central District, Western Division, Case No. 2:23-cv-9146  [City Attorney:  L. Nguyen]\n6.\nSkyHop Global LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24STCP0027  [City Attorney:  N. Kelso]\n7.\nConcerning Bonseph Helinet, LLC  [City Attorney:  B. Ostler]\n8.\nWilliam Handley, Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, WCAB No. ADJ11249691  [City Attorney:  J. Sherman]\n9.\nFederico Sandoval v. City of Los Angeles, WCAB No. ADJ14296000, ADJ10286798, ADJ10286799  [City Attorney: J. Sherman]
#C Closed Session
C.\nTHREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code Section 54957):\n1.\nConsultation with Los Angeles World Airports Public Safety & Security Deputy Executive Director Martin Elam, Chief of Airport Police Cecil Rhambo, and Chief Digital Transformation Officer Ian Law
#D Closed Session
D.\nCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR / LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE OR DESIGNEE (Government Code Section 54957.6):\n1.\nConcerning consultations and discussions with representatives of Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions\na.\nLAWA Management Representative: Martin Elam\nXI.\nANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION\nXII.\nCOMMISSIONERS’ REQUESTS TO CALENDAR AGENDA ITEMS\nXIII.\nOTHER REPORTS AND INFORMATION \n(Attendance at aviation-related events)  \n(Next BOAC Meeting)\nXIV.
#1 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - Second Amendment to Contract DA-5503 with Nossaman LLP:  To increase the contract authority by $150,000, for new total not to exceed $500,000, and extend the term through March 31, 2025, covering legal advice in connection with insurance coverage issues, including Los Angeles World Airports’ claim for business income loss under its Commercial Property Policy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuit of any related civil litigation \nPURPOSE: This action requests approval for the Second Amendment to Contract DA-5503 with the law firm of Nossaman LLP to assist Los Angeles World Airports by providing legal advice in connection with insurance coverage issues and pursuit of any related civil litigation. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve the Second Amendment to Contract DA-5503 with Nossaman LLP; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Second Amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Los Angeles City Council. (Brian Ostler)\n01 Report \n2.
#2 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - Award of three (3)-year Contract to tk/Communications, LLC:  Covering professional executive media training services and crisis communications support for Los Angeles World Airports, for cost not to exceed $450,000 \nPURPOSE: The proposed contract aims to equip Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) executives with the necessary skills and techniques to navigate media interactions effectively, respond to emergency events, enhance communication strategies, and uphold a positive public image. The contract will also assist LAWA staff to help them manage crisis communications. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve Award of Contract to tk/Communications, LLC; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Becca Doten)\n02 Report \n3.
#3 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - Thirty-six (36) month Lease with E-Green Lending Inc., a California corporation:  Covering office space in the Los Angeles World Airports-owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, for estimated net revenue of $33,053 over the term \nPURPOSE: Staff request approval of the proposed lease with E-Green Lending Inc., a California corporation, for office space at Aviation Plaza. Approval of the lease will grow lease revenue for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), and will generate $33,053 in revenue for LAWA over the term. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) and (e) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the City's competitive bidding restrictions do not apply pursuant to Board Resolution 27530 whereby the Board of Airport Commissioners and the City Council found that it would be in the best interest of the City to contract with Colliers International Real Estate Management Services, Inc. for leasing services at Aviation Plaza; approve the Lease with E-Green Lending Inc., a California corporation; authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Lease after approval as to form by the City Attorney; and further approve appropriation of $2,473.59 for broker commissions and $5,700 for tenant improvements. (David Jones)\n03 Report \n4.
#4 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - Direct Payment of not to exceed $500,000:  For credit card acceptance fees provided to Los Angeles World Airports, under City of Los Angeles Contract C-125354 with American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc., for the period August 1, 2023 through February 11, 2025 \nPURPOSE: The purpose of the proposed action is to authorize Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to directly pay American Express to allow for acceptance of American Express-branded cards as a form of payment for products and services provided by LAWA or their direct contractors. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to directly pay for credit card acceptance fees provided to Los Angeles World Airports under City of Los Angeles Contract C-125354 with American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc. for the period August 1, 2023 through February 11, 2025, for amount not to exceed $500,000. (Tatiana Starostina)\n04 Report \nIX.
#5 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - Issuance of Department of Airports of the City of Los Angeles, California, Los Angeles International Airport Long- and Short-term Revenue Bonds, Notes, or Other Obligations and Special Facility Obligations, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3 billion:  And authorization to sell, by private sale and/or competitive sale, such bonds, notes, and obligations; to utilize direct purchases and private placement with lending institutions with respect to such bonds, notes, and other obligations; to incur loans and obtain loan guarantees from the federal government with respect to such bonds, notes, and other obligations; and to prepare all related documentation and certain other related matters and actions \nPURPOSE: The purpose of the request is to approve the actions associated with issuance of Department of Airports of the City of Los Angeles, California (Department), Los Angeles International Airport long- and short-term revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations and special facility obligations, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3 billion, which the Department expects to issue from time to time, from Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2028. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners further adopt the resolution (attached to the staff report); determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; authorize issuance of long- and short-term airport revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations (airport revenue bonds), in one or more series, and special facility obligations in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3 billion, which the Department of Airports expects to issue, from time to time, from Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2028; further authorize the negotiated sale of the airport revenue bonds and special facility obligations in accordance with City of Los Angeles Charter Section 609 (d); further authorize utilization of liquidity and credit facilities, revolving lines of credit, direct purchases, and private placements to lending institutions with respect to such airport revenue bonds and special facility bonds; further authorize incurring loans from the federal government, the repayment of which will be evidenced by airport revenue bonds or special facility bonds, and obtaining loan guarantees from the federal government with respect to such airport revenue bonds and special facility bonds; and further authorize preparation of all documents and other matters related to the negotiated sale of the airport revenue bonds and special facility obligations, the competitive sale of the airport revenue bonds and special facility obligations, the direct purchase or private placement of the airport revenue bonds with a lending institution (including revolving lines of credit), the procurement of liquidity and credit facilities to support the airport revenue bonds and special facility obligations, the incurrence of loans from the federal government, the repayment of which will be evidenced by airport revenue bonds or special facility bonds, and/or obtaining loan guarantees from the federal government with respect to the airport revenue bonds or the special facility bonds. (Tatiana Starostina)\n05 Report \n6.
#6 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - Revised five (5)-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power:  With automatic five (5)-year renewal terms, for total not-to-exceed term of thirty (30) years, covering advanced treated recycled water, based on an agreed-upon rate structure, at Los Angeles International Airport \nPURPOSE: The proposed action will allow Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to establish a source of high-quality recycled water while maintaining an agreed-upon water rate cost structure throughout the life of the agreement. The agreement allows LAWA to replace potable water with recycled water, in approved locations, by using purified water that supports higher water quality stability. The agreement will allow use of recycled water at slightly lower prices, thereby reducing expenses while increasing reliance on other alternatives to potable water. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; approve the revised Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; rescind Resolution 27758, thereby cancelling the Memorandum of Agreement previously approved by the Board on June 15, 2023; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said revised Memorandum of Agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Michael Christensen)\n06 Report \n7.
#7 Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.      - First Amendment to Contract DA-5674 with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus LLC:  To increase the contract authority by $705,000, for new total not to exceed $1,410,000, covering additional rental of one 3,000-gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for use at Los Angeles International Airport and one 1,500-gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle for use at Van Nuys Airport \nPURPOSE: The proposed action will increase the authority of Contract DA-5674 with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus LLC to rent two additional Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles to comply with California Senate Bill 1044 and Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 139, in order to (a) continue operating while ARFF vehicles are being rotated out of service for cleaning and remediation and (b) ensure that regulatory and safety requirements are met. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; approve the First Amendment to Contract DA-5674 with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus LLC; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said First Amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Richard Connolly)\n07 Report \nX.\nCLOSED SESSION ITEMS

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