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Home My WebLink AboutHarbor Commission Agenda - January 11, 2017CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA Wednesday, January 11, 2017 - 6:30 PM Harbor Commission Members: Paul Blank, Chair Joe Stapleton, Vice Chair Bill Kenney, Secretary (Vacant), Commissioner Dave Girling, Commissioner Duncan McIntosh, Commissioner Doug West, Commissioner Staff Members: Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor City Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tem Duffy Duffield The Harbor Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Harbor Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Harbor Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644-3034 or cmiller@newportbeachca.gov. NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Harbor Resources Division 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. 1)CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2)ROLL CALL 3)PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4)PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited on agenda and non-agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on agenda or non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. January 11, 2017 Page 2 Harbor Commission Meeting 5)APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of December 10, 2016 Recommendation: a) Approve 16-12-10 Harbor Commission Minutes - DRAFT Until Approved 6)CURRENT BUSINESS Harbor Commission 2017 Objectives: Committee Assignments1. The Harbor Commission will assign committee members for each of the previously approved 2017 Objectives. Recommendation: a) Assign committee members for the Harbor Commission’s 2017 Objectives. Staff Report Item 6.1 Committee Assignments - Attachment A - Objectives Commissioner Assignments of Council Members for 20172. In an effort to maintain a close relationship with the City Council on harbor related issues, each Harbor Commissioner is assigned a Council Member. The Harbor Commissioners will keep their assigned Council Members informed. This evening, the Harbor Commission will make those assignments for 2017. Recommendation: a) Assign Commissioners to a respective Council Member for 2017. Staff Report Eelgrass Restoration in the Upper Bay - A Coastkeeper Update3. Sara Briley, Coastkeeper’s Marine Restoration Director, will update the Commission on Coastkeeper’s eelgrass restoration progress in the Upper Bay. Recommendation: a) Receive and file. Staff Report 7)COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) 8)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES January 11, 2017 Page 3 Harbor Commission Meeting 9)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES 10)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON OR HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER 11)MATTERS WHICH COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) 12)DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Marina Park at 7:00 p.m. (Please Note: Different Location and Time) 13)ADJOURNMENT NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol, Main Conference Room Saturday, December 10, 2016 8:30 AM 1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. 2) ROLL CALL Commissioners: Paul Blank, Chair Dave Girling Bill Kenney Duncan McIntosh Joe Stapleton Brad Avery Doug West Staff Members: Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor City Council Liaison: 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Lieutenant Alsobrook 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – November 9, 2016 Minutes Commissioner West moved approval of the November 9, 2016 Minutes as presented. Commissioner McIntosh seconded the motion. The motion carried with 7 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. 6) CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Harbor Commission 2017 Objectives: Review and Approve The Harbor Commission ad hoc committee will review the proposed 2017 Objectives and recommend approval. Recommendation: a) Approve the proposed 2017 Harbor Commission Objectives and recommend they be forwarded to the City Council for review and approval. Commissioner West reported the subcommittee developed proposed 2017 Objectives for the Harbor Commission. Proposed Objectives were grouped under two headings of ensuring the long-term welfare of Newport harbor and promoting Newport harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination. Some Objectives were carried forward from 2016 with some modification. 2016 Objectives of collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce Marine Committee concerning water-dependent uses and establishment of a public pier at Central Avenue were accomplished. He summarized the eight proposed Objectives. Commissioner West suggested the Harbor Commission adopt the proposed Objectives in the current meeting. In the January meeting, the Harbor Commission could review carefully the Objectives and determine subcommittees that would bear responsibility for the Objectives. 2 Commissioner Girling added that the goal would be to present the Objectives to the City Council in February. Jim Mosher advised that the Planning Commission was expecting a presentation from the Harbor Commission at the Planning Commission meeting tentatively scheduled for January 19, 2017. The Objective to preserve Harbor-related uses could need additional work in 2017. Chair Blank remarked that he would attend the Planning Commission meeting when invited to do so. He would present the list of Objectives at that meeting. Commissioner West clarified that the Objective regarding water-dependent uses could return for additional work. Patrick McCormick requested the status of the pump-out stations. Many of them were not working. Commissioner Girling reported people using pump-out stations to pump out their bilges was causing most of the problems. The City was considering installation of a pump-out station specifically for bilges. Kathy Allen suggested companies renting stand-up paddle boards should be responsible for informing renters of the rights for public and private dock property. This could eliminate potential conflicts of citizens having to inform renters. Vice Chair Stapleton moved to approve the 2017 Harbor Commission Objectives. Commissioner McIntosh seconded the motion. The motion carried with 7 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. Chair Blank congratulated Commissioner Avery on his election to the City Council and thanked him for serving on the Harbor Commission. Chair Blank reported he and Vice Chair Stapleton accompanied Councilman-Elect O'Neill on a harbor tour on December 3, 2016. Recess The Harbor Commission will recess and resume the meeting promptly at 9:00 a.m. aboard a ferry boat located at the Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol's guest dock located at 1901 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625. The public is welcome to attend. 2. Promoting Newport Harbor – A Harbor Commission Narrated Tour Around the Harbor The Harbor Commission will provide a detailed narration of the many projects within the harbor via a ferry boat tour. Pedestrian boarding will occur at the Orange County Sheriff's Harbor Patrol's guest dock located at 1901 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, leaving promptly at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2016. The public is welcome to attend. Recommendation: a) Receive and file. Commissioner West advised that the Harbor Commission Objectives would be placed on the City's website and invited the public to attend Harbor Commission meetings where Commissioners would work toward completing the Objectives. Vice Chair Stapleton provided a definition for derelict vessels. Thus far, the Harbor Patrol and staff had removed 28 derelict vessels from the harbor. A State grant of $125,000 was used to pay costs of removing derelict vessels. Derelict vessels were an ongoing issue. In reply to questions from members of the public, Vice Chair Stapleton indicated the timeframe between identifying a derelict vessel and removing it from the water was approximately two weeks and consumed approximately 10 hours of staff time. Approximately a dozen derelict vessels were located in the harbor. If an individual failed to pay mooring permit fees, the City could take and auction the boat. 3 Commissioner Girling reported five sewage pump-out stations in the harbor were owned by the City and available for public use. Five sewage pump-out stations were privately owned. Sewage pump-out stations were frequently out of order because people used them to pump out bilges. The City was thinking about installing a bilge pump-out station. He encouraged people to visit the City's website to learn the locations of pump-out stations and to use them. In response to questions from members of the public, Commissioner Girling explained the reasons bilge pump-outs caused malfunctions at the sewage pump-out stations. The Harbor Resources Division was responsible for maintaining pump-out stations. Signs at the stations described appropriate uses. Perhaps the public could benefit from additional education regarding the proper use of pump-out stations. City staff worked with Harbor Patrol to identify permanent mooring permittees who pumped into the harbor. Approximately 20 legal and 20 illegal live-aboards resided in the harbor. A recycling center could help with maintenance of pump-out stations. A total of 51 live-aboards were allowed in the harbor. Commissioner Avery summarized problems with existing markers in the harbor. The City was working with the Coast Guard to assume control of navigational markers in Newport Harbor. A proposal would be presented to the Harbor Commission in early 2017, which would then be sent to the Coast Guard. Commissioner West explained that the Regional General Permit (RGP) allowed maintenance dredging of the docks. The permit was complicated by the Southern California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy. The City of Newport Beach developed an Eelgrass Mitigation Plan for Newport Harbor. The City's new RGP allowed a greater amount of material to be removed each year and material to be dredged from a greater depth. One of the Harbor Commission's Objectives was to further streamline the permitting process for dock owners around the harbor. While eelgrass was an obstacle for dredging projects, it was important to the environmental health of the harbor. In reply to inquiries from members of the public, Commissioner West reported Council Member Duffield championed the idea of the City creating its own dredging operation. One of the original purposes of streamlining permitting for dock dredging was to attract dredging businesses. Approximately 51 permits had been processed in the first year, and a backlog of applications existed for the second year. The permittee was responsible for obtaining a contractor and scheduling the work. Two contractors were available for dredging. Obstacles to streamlining the permitting process were the implementation of the plan and disposal of sand. A dredging project for the Grand Canal should be complete in a few weeks. Public Works Director Dave Webb stated the County was removing sand from the Santa Ana River and putting it on west Newport Beach, Balboa Island and possibly on the main beaches. Chair Blank advised that the Harbor Commission was interested in partnering with the Marine Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to address zoning and approval of businesses essential for a healthy and vibrant harbor and businesses requiring a location on the harbor. The Harbor Commission and Marine Committee identified a list of industries underserved in Newport Harbor and industries that could be appropriate for inclusion in the redevelopment of Mariner's Mile. Chair Blank and Shannon Levin discussed plans for the boat parade. Chair Blank indicated the list of businesses would be presented to the Planning Commission in January. Commissioner Stapleton stated the City was in the second year of a five-year deal with the Harbor Patrol for mooring management. Approximately 800 moorings were located offshore and 400 moorings onshore. Lieutenant Alsobrook of the Harbor Patrol reported regularly to the Harbor Commission. He responded to questions from the public. The mooring permit required the mooring holder to maintain the mooring. Commissioner Kenney remarked that the City Council directed the Harbor Commission to study stand-up paddle board safety in the harbor. In 2016, a Harbor Commission subcommittee identified 20 rental operators with physical locations in Newport Beach and interviewed them with regard to best practices for 4 safety. The subcommittee hoped to return to the Harbor Commission with recommendations. Rental operators and the public would be invited to provide comments regarding the recommendations. Afterwards, recommendations for safety practices would be presented to the Council. In response to an inquiry from the public, Commissioner Kenney reiterated that the subcommittee interviewed rental operators and would invite them to participate in discussion of recommendations. With one exception, rental operators did not address basic rules of the road with customers. Commissioner Avery advised that a goal of the trial anchorage was to make the harbor a more welcoming destination. The trial had been successful. If the City Council approved a second trial anchorage, it would be near the soon-to-be constructed public dock at Central Avenue. The temporary anchorage relieved crowding at the east anchorage and provided additional space. The number of boats allowed in the anchorage was determined by the weather. The purpose of the anchorage was to allow vessels to drop anchor at any time without paying any fees. Raft ups were not allowed because of residents' concerns regarding noise. The Harbor Patrol welcomed vessels and provided a flyer containing the rules for the anchorage. He responded to questions from the public. Charter boats were limited by parking for passengers. The Harbor Commission would work with the charter industry to envision the industry in Newport Beach in 20 or 30 years. Commissioner Avery provided an update of the redevelopment of Mariner's Mile. The public walkway would continue to improve with each development project. As the representative of the Harbor Commission, Chair Blank attended study sessions and public meetings to ensure waterfront interests were addressed in the redevelopment of Mariner's Mile. Chair Blank mentioned the speed limit and activities that exceeded the harbor speed limit. The Municipal Code could be updated to exempt boating activities from the speed limit or the activities could be moved to another location. In response to Seymour Beek's question, Chair Blank advised mitigation techniques benefited sea lions. Sea lions were a protected marine mammal. He described permissible methods to remove sea lions from boats. Commissioner Girling provided a brief history of Lower Castaways. The Harbor Commission was charged with determining the best use of the site. Because Lower Castaways was a designated marine protected area, development was limited significantly. Study sessions had determined the best use of the site was a recreational hub. He noted challenges and suggestions for developing the site. He responded to a question from a member of the public regarding facilities for marine craft. In addition, a deed restriction limited development of Lower Castaways. Commissioner McIntosh indicated the problem with constructing a launch ramp was parking the vehicles with trailers. He noted sites that precluded a launch ramp. The Harbor Commission sought input regarding sites for a launch ramp. He replied to questions from the public. Commissioner West reviewed the City's Complete Cruising Guide to Newport Harbor which has been well received in the community. An updated guide with minor revisions was published the previous day. The guide was complete and comprehensive. Councilman Selich reported much-needed dredging of the Grand Canal would occur in three phases. Additional sand had been applied to the sea walls to provide stability. Chair Blank advised that the City was attempting to place the burden of mitigating copper in the water on boat owners who used copper-based paint. The Regional Water Quality Control Board had not issued a ruling; therefore, use of copper-based paints remained permissible. Commissioner Avery appreciated his time and his colleagues on the Harbor Commission. Chair Blank thanked Harbor Resources staff, Mr. Beek and Commissioners for their efforts. 5 7) COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) None. 8) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES None. 9) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES None. 10) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON OR HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER None. 11) COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) None. 12) DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 13) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Harbor Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report CITY OF January 11, 2017 Agenda Item No. _1_ TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043, cmiller@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Harbor Commission 2017 Objectives: Committee Assignments ______________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: The Harbor Commission will assign committee members for each of the previously approved 2017 Objectives. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Assign committee members for the Harbor Commission’s 2017 Objectives. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – 2017 Harbor Commission Objectives Newport Harbor Commission Objectives (As Approved by the Harbor Commission on December 10, 2016) Calendar Year 2017 These objectives are intended to support the mission of the Harbor Area Management Plan and the two most essential responsibilities of the Harbor Commission: (1) ensuring the long term welfare of Newport Harbor for all residential, recreational, and commercial users; (2) promoting Newport Harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination for visitors and residents alike. These calendar year 2017 objectives are subject to the review and approval of the Commission, and final approval by the Newport Beach City Council. Harbor Commission subcommittees, as established by the Commission, bear principal responsibility for coordinating the Commission’s efforts with Harbor Resources Staff support in achieving these objectives. Ensuring the Long Term Welfare of Newport Harbor 1) Develop standard safety briefing materials and guidelines regarding stand up paddleboards and other human powered craft to be distributed to all public rental outlets in Newport Harbor for their required use in informing all rental customers of the rules and best practices for safe navigation in the harbor. The briefing materials will be reviewed by the Commission before presentation to the City Council for its authorization and any direction regarding the distribution and use of such materials. 2) Secure California Department of Recreation approval for an amendment to the Harbor Code granting an exception to the harbor speed limit for sanctioned sail racing and human powered racing events. With such authorization recommend a Harbor Code amendment to the City Council. 3) Establish a dialogue with representatives of the Harbor Charter Fleet industry to promote best practices for charter boat operations in Newport Harbor with particular attention to vessel specifications, noise and pollution control compliance and long range plans for berthing. 2 4) Support Harbor Resources Division Staff’s presentation of public information on the Regional General Permit 54 and related Newport Harbor Eelgrass Protection and Mitigation Plan. Support Staff in identifying any available means to streamline the permitting process for applicants. 5) Continued support for Harbor Resources Division staff and the Harbor Patrol in their efforts to identify and resolve the ongoing derelict vessels in the harbor. Promoting Newport Harbor as a Preferred and Welcoming Destination 6) Complete the Commission’s evaluation of two seasonal trials of the Turning Basin anchorage and develop a recommendation to the City Council regarding same. Evaluate the public’s suggestion of establishing day moorings off Big Corona beach. 7) Collaborate with City Staff in creating a principally web‐based update of The Complete Cruising Guide to Newport Harbor, first published by the Harbor Commission in 2010. 8) Investigate the availability and sufficiency of public launch ramp facilities in the harbor and report findings to the Commission. Present a specific recommendation to the City Council, if appropriate. NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report CITY OF January 11, 2017 Agenda Item No. _2_ TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043, cmiller@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Commissioner Assignments of Council Members for 2017 ______________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: In an effort to maintain a close relationship with the City Council on harbor related issues, each Harbor Commissioner is assigned a Council Member to keep that Council Member informed. This evening, the Harbor Commission will make those assignments for 2017. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Assign Commissioners to a respective Council Member for 2017. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report CITY OF January 11, 2017 Agenda Item No. _3_ TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043, cmiller@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Eelgrass Restoration in the Upper Bay – A Coastkeeper Update ______________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: Sara Briley, Coastkeeper’s Marine Restoration Director, will update the Commission on Coastkeeper’s eelgrass restoration progress in the Upper Bay. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Receive and file. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). 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