Los Angeles
City Council
Agenda Item 18
(18) 120743 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 899 with Pacific Battleship Center, a museum and educational facility commonly referred to as the USS Iowa, to amend the permitted use to allow for the construction and operation of a multipurpose visitor, community, and education center. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) and Article III, Class 4(8) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24 10428 for the proposed Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 899 between the POLA and Pacific Battleship Center. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 899 between the POLA and Pacific Battleship Center for operation of the USS Iowa will extend the term by 30 years, from May 25, 2027 to May 24, 2057, for a total term of 45 years. Compensation under provisions of the permit remain unchanged at the greater of four percent of gross receipts or rent of $9,815 per month, totalling $3,533,400 in potential rent revenue over 30 years, not including annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, Pacific Battleship Center will provide $917,000 in inkind technical, administrative and construction services along with the $6.7 million grant funds for the estimated $7.4 million Freedom of the Seas Park and Pavilion, a veteransoriented park and community space on the San Pedro Waterfront adjacent to the USS Iowa. The recommended actions in the CAO report dated April 24, 2024, attached to the Council file, comply with the POLA's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 7, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 6, 2024)