HomeMy WebLinkAboutHarbor Commission Agenda - September 13, 2017CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers – 100 Civic Center Drive
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 6:45 PM
Harbor Commission Members:
Bill Kenney, Chair
Dave Girling, Vice Chair
Scott Cunningham, Secretary
Ira Beer, Commissioner
Paul Blank, Commissioner
John Drayton, Commissioner
Duncan McIntosh, Commissioner
Staff Members:
Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
Dennis Durgan, Harbormaster
Ann Ewing, Deputy City Attorney
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.
5)APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of August 9, 2017
Item 5.0 - Minutes August
September 13, 2017
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6)CURRENT BUSINESS
Potential Regional Trash/Debris Waterwheel Collection System for Lower
San Diego Creek
1.
Public Works Director, Dave Webb will present the potential waterwheel concept
project to the Commission.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
Item 6.1 - Waterwheel Concept
Larger Boat Anchorage Fees - Ad hoc Committee Recommendation2.
The Harbor Commission’s anchorage ad hoc committee will review recommended
fees for visiting larger vessels, which moor in the Turning Basin.
Recommendation:
1) Review the ad hoc committee’s recommended fees for larger visiting vessels in
the Turning Basin, then recommend staff forward to the Finance Committee for
review.
2) Find this action exempt from 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.
Item 6.2 - Larger Boat Anchorage Fees - Staff Report
Standup Paddleboard - Ad hoc Committee3.
The Harbor Commission’s Standup Paddleboard ad hoc Committee will present
their latest update to the Commission.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
Item 6.3 - SUP Update
September 13, 2017
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Ad hoc Committee Formation to Review Harbor and Beaches “H” Policies
Pursuant to City Council Direction
4.
The City Council directed the Harbor Commission to review the Harbor and Beaches
“H” Policies of the City Council, and to report back to the Commission with
recommendations for revision. The Harbor Commission will form an ad hoc
committee to review these policies.
Recommendation:
1) Form an ad hoc committee to review the City Council’s “H” Policies and then
report back to the Commission with specific recommendations. Upon completing
this specific task, the ad hoc committee will disband.
2) Find this action exempt from 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.
Item 6.4 - Council H Policy Review Staff Report
Item 6.4 - Attachment A - Council Policy H-1
Item 6.4 - Attachment B - Council Policy H-2
Item 6.4 - Attachment C - Council Policy H-3
Item 6.4 - Attachment D - Council Policy H-4
Item 6.4 - Attachment E - Council Policy H-5
Mooring Administration in Newport Harbor - Harbormaster Report5.
City Harbormaster Dennis Durgan will provide a status update on the new mooring
administration program as well as general harbor operations.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
Item 6.5 - Mooring Report
September 13, 2017
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Central Avenue Public Pier Time Limits6.
The Central Avenue public pier is currently under construction with the new docking
time limits being painted on each side of the float very soon. Staff is requesting
confirmation of the Harbor Commission’s January 2016 recommendation for the
time limits for each side.
Recommendation:
1) Review the Harbor Commission’s previous recommendation for tie-up time limits
for the Central Avenue public pier, and recommend revisions, if needed.
2) Find this action exempt from 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.
Item 6.6 - Central Avenue Time Limits - Staff Report
Item 6.6 - Attachment A - Layout
Proposed Revisions to Mooring Specifications7.
The current mooring specifications were reviewed during the City’s mooring
management transition. Staff is recommending revisions for the Harbor
Commission to review and subsequently recommend to the City Council for
approval.
Recommendation:
1) Approve staff’s recommendation for revisions to the mooring specifications, then
forward to the City Council for approval.
2) Find this action exempt from 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.
Item 6.7 - Mooring Specifications - Staff Report
Item 6.7 - Attachment A - Mooring Specifications - Proposed
7)COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
8)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON
HARBOR RELATED ISSUES
9)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER
September 13, 2017
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10)MATTERS WHICH COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE
AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
11)DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
12)ADJOURNMENT
NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers – 100 Civic Center Drive
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
6:30 PM
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Bill Kenney, Chair
Dave Girling
Paul Blank
John Drayton
Duncan McIntosh
Scott Cunningham
Ira Beer
Staff Members: Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
Dennis Durgan, Harbormaster
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Beer
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Mosher remarked that the City Council directed the Harbor Commission to review all Harbor Policies
and to recommend modifications. Commissioners should disclose ex parte communications during public
hearings.
5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 12, 2017
Commissioner Blank corrected the seventh paragraph from the bottom of page 3 to "The motion failed with
2 aye, 4 no, and 0 abstaining votes."
Jim Mosher stated the Minutes should reflect the vote of each Commissioner as required by the Brown Act.
Under Item 7, page 6, Commissioner Blank's comment indicates the World Youth Match Racing
Championships will be held in September; however, Mr. Mosher understood the match had already
occurred. Also on page 6 in Item 9, the reference to the speed limit seems to have increased over the
years should be speed in the harbor seems to have increased.
Commissioner Girling revised his comments on page 3, paragraph 6, to "… consider a policy change to
ensure the policy is fair and consistent."
Commissioner Blank advised that the World Youth Match Racing Championships were held on July 27.
Commissioner Drayton moved approval of the draft Minutes for the July 12, 2017, meeting as corrected.
Commissioner Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair Kenney, Commissioner Girling, Commissioner Blank, Commissioner Drayton, Commissioner
Cunningham, Commissioner Beer
Abstaining: Commissioner McIntosh
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6) CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Harbor Commission and City Council Member Pairings
This item was previously considered by the Harbor Commission at its July 2017 meeting. The City
Manager has asked for this item to be considered again to allow for further staff explanation. In
summary, the City Manager desires to establish uniformity in the way in which individual Harbor
Commissioners interact with members of the City Council by asking the Harbor Commission to
terminate its practice of formally pairing Commissioners with City Council Members.
Recommendation:
1) Terminate the practice of formerly pairing an individual Harbor Commissioner with a City
Council Member.
2) Find this action exempt from 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.
City Manager, Dave Kiff reported that a formal structure of pairing Commissioners with Council Members
is a concern from a legal perspective for him and the City Attorney. Direct communication to the full City
Council is more appropriate. A casual conversation between a Commissioner and a Council Member is
appropriate. He could schedule regular reporting by any one Commissioner to the City Council quarterly
or semi-annually in either a formal meeting or study session.
Commissioner Drayton remarked that the City Manager and City Attorney's guidance is applicable whether
or not the Commission adopts it. The Commission should follow the advice of counsel and the Brown Act.
He questioned whether the Commission needed to take a formal action to terminate the practice.
Deputy City Attorney, Ann Ewing advised that it may be necessary to formally terminate the practice
because it was formally adopted. Afterwards, the Commission can decide how it wishes to address the
Council.
Chair Kenney concurred with formally terminating the practice.
Commissioner McIntosh moved to terminate the practice of pairing Commissioners with Council Members.
Commissioner Girling seconded the motion.
In response to Commissioner Drayton's inquiry, City Manager Kiff indicated there would be no other impact
on how the Commission conducts business.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair Kenney, Commissioner Girling, Commissioner Blank, Commissioner Drayton, Commissioner
McIntosh, Commissioner Cunningham, Commissioner Beer
City Manager Kiff advised that he would work with Chair Kenney to schedule appearances before the City
Council.
2. 23 Harbor Island Dock Reconfiguration – Appeal (Continued Item from July 12, 2017)
The applicant at 23 Harbor Island is appealing the Harbor Manager's decision regarding his
proposed dock reconfiguration project. Specifically relating to the distance the finger floats extend
into the bay, the applicant is requesting the floats extend the same distance as in their current
configuration which is 10 feet beyond the Pierhead Line.
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Recommendation:
1) The Harbor Commission may reverse the Harbor Manager's decision and allow the finger
floats to extend the same distance beyond the Pierhead Line as in the current
configuration.
Harbor Resources Manager Miller reported he asked the City's GIS team to look at harbor lines on Harbor
Island. The GIS team found a slight inaccuracy in the mapping. The distance from the pivot point to the
pierhead line should be 80 feet. As one moves east and west, that pivot line changes. The distance from
the blue bulkhead line to the yellow pierhead line increases very slightly, such that midway to No. 23, the
distance between the two lines is 81.1 feet. In the last Commission meeting, the Commission stated the
float was 10 feet over the pierhead line. Rather than 10 feet over the pierhead line, one finger is 7.07 feet
over the pierhead line, and the second is 8.31 feet over the pierhead line. There is a slight degree of
variation in working with aerial photos, which staff used in calculating distances. The City Council has
directed the Harbor Commission to review all "H" Policies. Staff will present an item concerning the policies
to the Harbor Commission in September and ask it to form an ad-hoc subcommittee to review Harbor
Policies. The review could take six months to complete.
In response to Commissioner Beer's inquiry, Deputy City Attorney Ewing advised that creating an ad-hoc
committee would need to be agendized for a Commission discussion.
In reply to Vice Chair Girling's question, Deputy City Attorney Ewing indicated the Commission could
continue this item, review Harbor Policies, and then agendize this item for a decision.
Chair Kenney did not believe continuing the item would be fair to the applicant.
Chair Kenney opened the public hearing.
Jacqueline Chung, Swift Slip Dock, and Pier Builders, commented that the applicant proposes to maintain
the distance between the bulkhead line and the end of the existing dock which he purchased with the home.
The largest distance between the bulkhead line and the pierhead line is slightly less than 90 feet. She
requested that the Commission allow the applicant to proceed with the proposed plan as submitted.
Pete Swift, Swift Slip Dock, and Pier Builders, added that the bulkhead line bends while the pierhead line
is straight. There are a few instances in Newport Harbor where docks exceed the pierhead line. In the
past 20 years, only 13 of 61 docks have been built to the pierhead line. The proposed dock will not impact
the turning basin.
In answer to Commissioner McIntosh's query, Mr. Swift thought the applicant's dock was built in 1975.
In response to Vice Chair Girling's inquiry, Mr. Swift advised that approximately six years ago the
Commission approved the reconfiguration of a dock, and the reconfiguration maintained the dock's
extension over the pierhead line.
In reply to Vice Chair Girling's question, Harbor Resources Manager Miller related that Commissioners, at
the last meeting, stated they had not in their memory heard an appeal of this nature. In his 15-year tenure
with the City, he could recall cases of the same nature being brought to the Commission.
In answer to Commissioner Drayton's query, Deputy City Attorney Ewing stated the Commission's role is
to review the evidence and determine whether Harbor Resources Manager Miller's action complies with the
Code. The Commission has discretion to determine whether the project is Code compliant and can uphold,
modify, or reject Harbor Resources Manager Miller's decision. If the applicant appeals the decision to the
City Council, then the City Council has the option to waive the policy. The Harbor Commission cannot
waive the policy, only revise it.
In response to Commissioner Drayton's inquiry, Mr. Swift indicated constraining the dock to the pierhead
line and allowing a wider dock would shorten the size of the boat the applicant could put in.
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Vice Chair Girling did not find anything to justify overturning Harbor Resources Manager Miller's decision.
The Commission has no records on the dock to determine it was approved appropriately. If the applicant
chose to renovate rather than reconfigure, the project could be grandfathered in. There is a variance of 2-
3 feet, but the dock is still over the pierhead line by 7-8 feet. Until the Commission reviews Policy H-1, it
would not be appropriate to overturn the decision. Inspections required as part of a home purchase would
not identify a nonconforming dock. He could not find any evidence to justify overturning the decision.
Commissioner McIntosh was inclined to maintain the length but allow a wider dock.
Vice Chair Girling concurred with Commissioner McIntosh. However, at the last meeting the applicant
indicated he had a 93-foot boat, which won't fit unless he widens the opening.
Commissioner McIntosh clarified that the boat would stick out at the beam of the boat.
Vice Chair Girling added that the boat will stick out further than currently allowed.
Commissioner Beer remarked that if the slip is 75 feet and the boat has a 19-foot beam, the dock could
accommodate a 94-foot vessel. The applicant was considering a 91-foot vessel. The only issue then would
be the width.
Commissioner McIntosh believed a completely serviceable slip in this day and age has to be wider.
Chair Kenney noted the Harbor Commission is bound by the Harbor Permit Policy adopted by the City
Council. This decision does not belong with the Harbor Commission; it belongs with the City Council. The
Harbor Commission does not have the ability to modify policies adopted by the Council. The applicant can
appeal the Harbor Commission's decision and Harbor Resources Manager Miller's decision to the City
Council. That's probably where this should be heard.
Commissioner Blank moved to uphold Harbor Resources Manager Miller's decision. Vice Chair Girling
seconded the motion. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair Kenney, Commissioner Girling, Commissioner Blank, Commissioner McIntosh, Commissioner
Cunningham
Noes: Commissioner Drayton, Commissioner Beer.
Harbor Resources Manager Miller reiterated the applicant's ability to appeal the decision to the City Council.
The Commission might consider expediting a review of Council Policy H-1. He is working with GIS staff to
create a booklet regarding Policy H-1.
3. Mooring Administration in Newport Harbor – Harbormaster Report
City Harbormaster Dennis Durgan will provide a status update on the new mooring administration
program as well as general harbor operations.
Recommendation:
1) Receive and file.
Harbormaster Durgan reported the City took over administration of moorings on July 1. Staff has visited
every mooring and attempted to record the mooring number, the presence of a boat, the registration
number, and the quality of mooring lines as well as photograph the boat. Staff is now comparing its data
with the County's data. Four Commissioners have taken tours of the Harbor. Three boats are presently in
service and are working well. Daily duties include field checks of the anchorages, review of lifeguard swim
lines, visiting the pump-out stations, collection of floating debris, and sea lion abatement. Staff is providing
general assistance on the water. Staff coordinated with the Sheriff's Department to raise a sunken boat
the past week. Staff is also renting and transferring moorings. The sand line moorings do not have
spreader lines because electric boats have been caught in the spreader lines.
Harbor Resources Manager Miller advised that a second reminder post card will be sent soon, if it hasn't
already been sent.
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Harbormaster Durgan indicated staff responded to 316 calls for assistance, 132 calls about sea lions, 81
calls about bridge and pier jumping, and 13 emergency situations; and handled 255 speeding and wake
advisements, 170 mooring assists, and 125 trash pickups in July. Staff is considering issuing citations if
permittees do not implement measures to prevent sea lion boardings. Kids jumping from piers and bridges
remains a major concern. Harbor service workers total 13 currently, and each is working 20 hours per
week. There have been seven mooring transfers and approximately 160 nightly rentals. Between July 16
and 31, the number of boats in the east and west anchorages was 97.
Commissioner Girling expressed interest in the number of speeding notations month to month. Hopefully
they will decrease. In response to Commissioner Girling's questions, Harbormaster Durgan explained that
general assistance could be a Duffy boat out of power or an exhausted paddle boarder. The west
anchorage has had fewer boats than the east anchorage because rafting is allowed in the east anchorage.
Over the holiday weekend, the west anchorage was close to capacity.
In reply to Chair Kenney's question, Harbormaster Durgan stated anybody working in a business that caters
to the general public is more likely to speed. He plans to meet with companies and explain the concern
about wake. Chair Kenney had observed that the biggest violators from a wake standpoint are divers.
Harbormaster Durgan explained that staff needs to complete training in order to issue citations.
Bob Thurmond, Harbor Services Worker, advised that staff is preventing medical emergencies for people
who are exhausted or tired. Lost and stranded people do not know who to contact, but staff's presence is
changing that. People are becoming more cognizant of staff's presence in the Harbor. General assist
covers a wide range of situations, and the community is embracing staff's responsiveness. Staff is the
vanguard to preventing medical emergencies in the Harbor.
4. Harbor Commission Objectives – Update Objective No. 4
Harbor Commission Objective No. 4 describes the Commission’s goal of supporting the City’s
Regional General Permit 54 for nearshore dredging as well as the City’s eelgrass program, and for
identifying any available means to streamline that permitting process. At the June 2017 meeting,
the Commission also expressed a desire to include the topic of deep-water channel dredging to
this same Objective.
Recommendation:
1) The Harbor Commission may consider adding deep-water channel dredging to the
Commission's Objective No. 4.
Harbor Resources Manager Miller noted during the last meeting that Commissioners mentioned updating
Objective 4 to include main channel dredging. Staff had provided language for the Commission's
consideration.
Commissioner Cunningham recalled Council Member Duffield's suggestion to form an ad-hoc
subcommittee regarding the dredging process and to work with staff to develop a program. He suggested
the Harbor Commission form a subcommittee while re-writing Objectives for 2018.
In reply to Commissioner Blank's query, Harbor Resources Manager Miller indicated Commissioners
Girling, Beer and Kenney form the Objective 4 subcommittee. Commissioner Kenney is Chair of the
subcommittee.
Chair Kenney offered his position on the subcommittee to Commissioner Cunningham.
Commissioner Blank moved to include language related to deep-water dredging in Objective 4 and to
substitute Commissioner Cunningham for Commissioner Kenney as Chair of the subcommittee.
Commissioner Drayton seconded the motion.
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Commissioner Blank felt it would be better to amend the existing Objective and proceed rather than revising
all Objectives and obtaining Council approval. He preferred to make progress on existing Objectives prior
to revising and obtaining approval of Objectives for 2018.
Harbor Resources Manager Miller indicated the Commission usually reviews Objectives in September and
approves them in November or December. He will send Commissioners an email requesting progress on
Objectives to present at the Commission's September meeting.
Chair Kenney suggested the Commission could forego amending the Objectives but form an ad-hoc
subcommittee to study a topic. The Commission could create an ad-hoc subcommittee to address deep-
water dredging in conjunction with staff and the City Council.
Jim Mosher emphasized the distinction between the Objectives and the subcommittees. Power does not
lie with the Commissioners or the subcommittees but with the Commission as a whole. Subcommittees
investigate actions that the Commission as a whole can recommend be taken.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair Kenney, Commissioner Girling, Commissioner Blank, Commissioner McIntosh, Commissioner
Cunningham, Commissioner Drayton, Commissioner Beer
7) COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEMS)
Commissioner Blank wished to delay reformation of Objectives as long as possible so that progress can be
made on existing Objectives.
Commissioner Girling reported he had toured the Harbor with the Harbormaster and encouraged other
Commissioners to do the same.
8) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON HARBOR RELATED
ISSUES
Harbor Resources Manager Miller reported he had been assisting the Harbormaster, as needed. Staff is
working on delinquent mooring payments and having success. The following day the Central Avenue Pier
construction project will begin. The plaza project will follow pier construction, and the goal is for it to be
complete by the Christmas Boat Parade. He also helped with a video on pump-outs.
9) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER
None.
10) MATTERS WHICH COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR
DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM)
Commissioner Girling noted the standup paddleboard discussion should be scheduled for September.
Commissioner Blank advised that the speed limit subcommittee met and discussed language. The
subcommittee could present its recommendations to the Commission as early as September.
In reply to Chair Kenney's inquiry, Harbor Resources Manager Miller indicated he will include an item
concerning the waterwheel in the September agenda.
11) DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:45 (note later start
time).
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12) ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Harbor Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
7:56 p.m.
NEWPORT BEACH
Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _1_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Potential Regional Trash/Debris Waterwheel Collection System for
Lower San Diego Creek ______________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT:
Public Works Director Dave Webb will present the potential waterwheel concept project
to the Commission.
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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City of Newport Beach
Harbor Commission
September 13th, 2017
David Webb
Director of Public Works
City of Newport Beach
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Additional Materials Presented at Meeting
Harbor Commission - September 13, 2017
Item #6.1
Newport Bay Watershed Drainage Area
Potential Trash/Debris
Collection Site
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Trash Delivery to Upper Newport Bay
15%80%
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Trash/Debris in Newport Bay from Upstream Sources
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Trash/Debris in Newport Bay from Upstream Sources
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Potential Solution:
Baltimore Water Wheel Concept
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Baltimore Water Wheel
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Water Wheel Schematic
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Potential Water Wheel Location
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Potential Site Location
73 Freeway
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Potential Project Area
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Water Wheel with Staggered Booms Option
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Water Wheel with Staggered Booms Option
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Proposed Upstream Pretreatment Booms
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Presented at Coastal Cleanup Day by Help Your Harbor
Site Visits –Ongoing. The City of Newport Beach/Newport Bay
Conservancy have conducted some with potential stake-holders
Outreach to some Regulatory/Resource Agencies
Outreach and Coordination with Orange County Flood Control
Presentation to OC Watersheds Stakeholders Staff
Outreach/Presentation to City of Newport Beach –Water Quality/Coastal
Tidelands Committee . Support and Priority Committee Objective
Outreach/Presentation to City of Newport Beach Harbor Commission
Outreach and Coordination with County of Orange Property Permits Dept.
Newport Beach Executive Watershed Committee -Presentation
Early Coordination and Community Outreach
Efforts to Date
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Preliminary Water Wheel Budget
Design and Permitting $350,000
Construction $1,400,000
Annual Maintenance $50,000
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Tentative Water Wheel Project Schedule
Preliminary Resource Agency Site Visits -Ongoing
Public, Stakeholder and Resource Agency Outreach -Ongoing
Preliminary Concept Development Engineering –Winter 2018
Watershed Partners Review, Discussion, and Concurrence
Manufacturer Site Visit –Late Fall/Winter 2017
Newport Bay Watershed Partners Agreement –Winter/Spring 2018
Start CEQA Preparation –Early 2018
Grant Application –Spring/Summer 2018
Construct in early 2020
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Preliminary Water Wheel Funding Partners/Sponsors
$12,000 in Private Donations Raised to Date
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Questions & Comments
City of Newport Beach Public Works Department
A Well-Engineered Machine
Protecting and Providing Quality
Public Improvements and Services
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NEWPORT BEACH
Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _2_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Larger Boat Anchorage Fees – Ad Hoc Committee
Recommendation ______________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT:
The Harbor Commission’s anchorage ad hoc committee will review recommended fees for visiting
larger vessels which moor in the Turning Basin.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Review the ad hoc committee’s recommended fees for larger visiting vessels in the
Turning Basin, then recommend staff forward to the Finance Committee for review.
2. Find this action exempt from 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.
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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NEWPORT BEACH
Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _3_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Standup Paddleboard – Ad Hoc Committee Report ______________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT:
The Harbor Commission’s Standup Paddleboard Ad Hoc Committee will present their
latest update to the Commission.
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).
NEWPORT BEACH
Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _4_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Ad Hoc Committee Formation to Review Harbor and Beaches “H”
Policies Pursuant to City Council Direction ______________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT:
The City Council directed the Harbor Commission to review the Harbor and Beaches “H”
Policies of the City Council, and to report back to the Commission with recommendations
for revision. The Harbor Commission will form an ad hoc committee to review these policies.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Form an ad hoc committee to review the City Council’s “H” Policies and then report
back to the Commission with specific recommendations. Upon completing this
specific task, the ad hoc committee will disband.
2. Find this action exempt from 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.
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
Ad Hoc Committee Formation to Review Harbor and Beaches “H” Policies Pursuant to City Council Direction
September 13, 2017
Page 2
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: A. Council Policy H-1: Harbor Permit Policy
B. Council Policy H-2: Bay Water Pollution Control
C. Council Policy H-3: Newport Beach Sensitive Natural/Marine Areas D. Council Policy H-4: Dory Fishermen’s Fleet
E. Council Policy H-5: Administration of the Robinson-Skinner Annuity
for Newport Bay Dredging
H-2
BAY WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
The City Council is unalterably opposed to the discharge of any raw sewage, sewage
effluent, litter, debris or other wastes into Newport Bay that in any possible way could
cause pollution and contamination of the waters of Newport Bay.
The Council w’tll utilize information available from other regulatory agencies, such as
the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the Orange County Health Department, the
Waterways Department, the U. S. Army Corp. of Engineers, and the State Boating and
Waterways Department to further improve Bay water quality and meet or exceed
California Water-Contact Sports Standards.
The Council ftrrther urges the County of Orange and any other public and private
agencies to take all practical steps to reduce or eliminate sediment flows into Upper
Newport Bay during rainy seasons.
Adopted - December 21, 1970
Reaffirmed - December 10, 1973
Reaffirmed - November 11, 1974
Reaffirmed - February 9, 1981
Amended - January 24,1994
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NEWPORT BEACH SENSITIVE NATURAL/MARINE AREAS
It is the policy of the City Council, through cooperative and mutually supportive
endeavors of the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange and the State Fish and
Wildlife Department to preserve and enhance the assets of sensitive natural and marine
areas; to create the best possible environments; and to insure their continued existence.
In order to accomplish this goal the Natural Resources staff shall, when possible,
schedule and regulate activities in sensitive natural and marine environments. Natural
Resources staff assigned to Natural Resource programs educate on the rules and
regulations for the purpose of conserving these resources for future generations.
Adopted - October 26, 1976
Reaffirmed - February 9, 1981
Amended - January 24, 1994
Amended - September 27, 2011
Amended – May 12, 2015
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H-4
DORY FISHERMENS’ FLEET
It is a general policy of the City of Newport Beach that an area iramediately west of the
Newport Pier be reserved for the Newport Dory Fishermens’ Fleet. The dory fishing
fleet, founded in 1891, is a historical landmark designated by the Newport Beach
Historical Society.
The City Council, in developing an official position with respect to the dory fishing
fleet, has examined and evaluated the following:
A.The historical significance and relative size of the fishing fleet;
The desirability of preserving a small area of public beach for commercial dory
fishing fleet activity, primarily for catching and selling fish; and
The responsibility of the City to protect the health, safety and welfare of beach
users and swimmers in the vicinity of the dory fleet.
After considering these factors, the Newport Beach City Council has adopted policy
provisions concerning the Dory Fishermens’ Fleet operations.
The dory fishing fleet zone is delineated by pilings erected by the City and is
reserved for full time Dory Fishermen who derive their livelihood from
commercial fishing. Dory Fishermen are required to maintain a current
commercial fishing license.
B.Dory Fishermen will have a current City business license.
Dory fishing vessels allowed to be launched and stored on the public beach will
be a traditional dory design vessel.
The dory fishing fleet zone is not to be used as a launching facility for itinerant
commercial or sport fishing enterprises.
The use of vehicles to launch and retrieve boats during the summer months and
weekends in the spring and fall when beach use is heavy, will be restricted to the
hours before 11:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. Vehicles and trailers used by the dory
fleet will be parked in a location and manner prescribed by the Fire Department.
H-4
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The dory fishing fleet will be responsible for cleanup and maintenance of the
designated dory fleet zone.
The City will furnish two water hose bib outlets to be shared by the Dory
Fishermen. Electricity will consist of one light switch and one plug switch per
shed, with the monthly costs prorated amongst the shed assignees.
The dory sheds permitted within the designated boundaries are to be used by the
Dory Fishermen only for the storage of equipment and supplies and are not to be
used for temporary or permanent housing occupancy.
There shall be a maximum of 20 dory storage sheds no larger than 10’ by 10’,
with roof ridge heights not to exceed 9 feet. The size, type of construction and
architectural style shall be developed with input from the dory fleet.
The Dory Fishermen will abide by all City ordinances and California Boating
Laws in the operation of their vessels near the beach and surf zone where there
are swimmers and surfers. Dory vessels will ingress and egress immediately
ocean ward of their designated beach zone.
The dory fishing fleet may designate a spokesperson to represent their concerns
and will meet with appropriate City department(s), as designated by the City
Manager to resolve conflicts of use and safety problems.
Adopted - November 23,1987
Reaffirmed - January 24,1994
Amended - September 10, 2002
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H-5
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROBINSON-SKINNER ANNUITY
FOR NEWPORT BAY DREDGING
PURPOSE
To describe the manner in which the City shall administer funds within the Robinson-
Skinner Annuity and to appropriately safeguard the principal within the Annuity so
that the purposes of the Annuity are protected. These purposes include the
establishment and long-term preservation of a funding source for the regular dredging
of Upper Newport Bay and dredging of the Lower Newport Bay so that the City and its
watershed partners achieve the goals and directives of the Sed’waent and Nutrient
TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads) adopted for Newport Bay in 1998.
POLICY
It is the policy of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach to protect the principal
within the Robinson-Skinner Annuity by prudently investing the principal in
accordance with the City’s conservative investment principles and the City’s Statement
of Investment Policy (Council Policy F-l).
It is further the policy of the City Council that it shall follow the terms of the
Memorandum of Agreement executed in December 2002 in the implementation and
administration of the Annuity.
Adopted - November 12, 2002
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NEWPORT BEACH
Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _5_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Mooring Administration in Newport Harbor – Harbormaster Report
______________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT:
City Harbormaster Dennis Durgan will provide a status update on the new mooring
administration program as well as general harbor operations.
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
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Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _6_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Central Avenue Public Pier Time Limits
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ABSTRACT:
The Central Avenue public pier is currently under construction with the new docking time
limits being painted on each side of the float very soon. Staff is requesting confirmation
of the Harbor Commission’s January 2016 recommendation for the time limits for each
side.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Review the Harbor Commission’s previous recommendation for tie-up time limits
for the Central Avenue public pier, and recommend revisions, if needed.
2. Find this action exempt from 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.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
Newport Beach Municipal Code Section (NBMC) 17.25.10(C)(1) states that “It is the
policy of the City to maintain such facilities [public piers] in a manner that will permit the greatest public use and avoid continuous occupancy, congestion or blocking thereof…The Harbor Resources Manager is authorized and directed to post the following
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dock markings or signs limiting the time during which a vessel may be tied up or secured,
or supplies or gear may be placed at or on any such pier or facility.”
The NBMC specifies colors with respective time limits, therefore allowing the Harbor
Resources Manager discretion as to how to paint each individual public pier. Those colors are:
Blue = 20 minutes
Green = 3 hours
Black = 24 hours
Yellow = 72 hours Red = No tie-up
Orange = Maximum vessel length 9 feet
At the January 2016 meeting, the consensus of the Harbor Commission was to limit the bayward side of the 84’ long float to 3 hours and the landward side closest to the bulkhead at 24 hours (primarily intended for smaller dinghies). The Commission did not specify
time limits on the two sides (10’ wide), but staff recommends 3 hours as well.
Staff is requesting input from the Commission to prepare for the painting in early October.
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: A. Central Avenue Public Pier Layout
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Harbor Commission Staff Report
CITY OF
September 13, 2017
Agenda Item No. _7_
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043,
cmiller@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Proposed Revisions to Mooring Specifications
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ABSTRACT:
The current mooring specifications were reviewed during the City’s mooring management
transition. Staff is recommending revisions for the Harbor Commission to review and
subsequently recommend to the City Council for approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve staff’s recommendation for revisions to the mooring specifications, then forward to the City Council for approval.
2. Find this action exempt from 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.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
For decades, the City and County have maintained published specifications for moorings
and their construction. These specifications have been developed and refined over time
based on experience in all weather and tide conditions. However, as vessels have
increased in size (beam, length and height) the mooring specifications should be periodically reviewed to ensure safety of the individual mooring permittee’s vessel as well
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as all of the vessels in the mooring fields. To that end, the following revisions to the
mooring specifications are recommended below and in Attachment A.
1. Mooring Buoy Type:
a. More than 20 years ago, the older “ring-style” buoys were used in the harbor. These buoys have a steel rod that goes through the buoy so that
the bottom chain attaches to the bottom of the rod, and the top chain
attaches to the top end of the chain. This is problematic because the center
of the rod is inside the buoy and cannot be inspected for wear or corrosion
therefore creating an unsafe condition. There are many ring-style buoys still in existence in our offshore moorings today.
b. The modern “tube-style” buoys are commonly used today on most of the
offshore moorings. These moorings have a tube through the center of the
buoy, and the chain slips through the tube therefore creating one continuous connection. Also, the entire chain can be fully inspected and replaced as needed. Staff is recommending all offshore buoys be tube-style buoys.
2. Weights
a. Every year, many boats drag their moorings during major storms, and this
past year there were several dozen such events. Many mooring permittees add additional weight out of good measure especially in areas where they are prone to the storm influence. Because boats are larger than they were
decades ago when the weights were established, staff is recommending a
20% increase in the weight specifications.
3. Chains
a. Staff is recommending a thicker chain for the 20’, 25’ and 30’ moorings only. In fact, this increased size is common today, so the chain specifications are
merely catching up to current practice.
4. Sand Line Mooring System
a. New “sand-line” moorings have been installed by the City adjacent to Marina Park to accommodate larger visiting vessels. This single-buoy concept is much easier for the boater to use, and has been the preferred
system in Catalina for a long time. Staff is recommending that sand-line
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moorings may be used by permittees after evaluation and approval by the
City.
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: A. Offshore and Onshore Mooring Specifications
City of Newport Beach
Public Works, Harbor Operations Division
Offshore Mooring Specifications
September 2017
1. All mooring weights must be metal.
2. All mooring buoys shall be the “tube-style” (tube down the center of the buoy)of such
type as approved by the City Manager, and painted in compliance with State regulations,
with numbers assigned by the City and painted per the requirements described in the
Municipal Code.
3. All vessels must be moored fore and aft except in exposed areas designated as single
point areas.
4. All mooring locations must be allocated by the City. Moorings and all moorings must be
inspected before installation, and re-inspected ever two years..
5. Top and bottom chain must be shackled together to form one continuous length. Chain
size specifications must be adhered to regardless of chain type. Material other than
chain may be used only upon approval of the City Manager.
6. The length of chain is to be determined by the City Manager or his designee and is
governed by the depth of water in various mooring areas.
6.7. Sand-line moorings may be allowed after review and approval by the City.
7.8. Minimum requirements as follows:
Weight Of Mooring and Size of Chain (Metal Only)
Length of Boat Weight of Mooring Proposed Mooring Size of Bottom Chain Size of Top Chain
(ft.) (lbs.) Weight (+20% lbs.) (in.) (in.)
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25 650 780 5/8 1/2
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Minimum Line Requirements
Length of Diameter of Nylon Length of Line
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City of Newport Beach
Public Works, Harbor Operations Division
Onshore Mooring Specifications
September 2017
1. All mooring weights shall be metal.
2. Posts are not allowed for shore moorings unless there is not a wall for securing the
mooring.
3. Onshore moorings should connect directly to the seawall with an eyebolt.
4. Buoy and post / eyebolt shall have a pulley attached with a line of not less than 3/8 inch
diameter at all times. Vessel is to be moored securely thereto, bow and stern and must
not be left on the beach.
5. Mooring buoy shall be metal or of such type as approved by the Harbor Resources
Manager, painted in compliance with State regulations, with numbers assigned by the
City Mooring Manager and painted per the requirements described in the Municipal
Code.
6. Minimum requirements as follows:
Length of Boat Weight of Mooring Size of Chain Length of Chain
12 feet 200 pounds 3/8 inches 25 feet
15 feet 250 pounds 3/8 inches 25 feet
18 feet 300 pounds 3/8 inches 25 feet
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