HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-01_Agenda ExecMEETING DATE:
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
8:00-9:00 AM
PLACE: Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room, 1470 Jamboree Road
1. Call to Order
2. Updates & Announcements
3. Staff Project Updates
4. Subcommittee & Member Reports
• Progress on Annual Report Preparation
5. Discussion Items
• Creation of a Committee of Interested Individuals to Explore a Summer
"Water Taxi" Service. (Attachment)
6. Set Agenda for April 15, 2009 Full EDC Meeting
• Proposal for a Special Events Committee to advise City Council (held over
from Jan., Feb, & March)
• Proposal to create a Committee of Interested Individuals to Explore
Summer "Water Taxi" Service
• A preview of the Newport Beach Film Festival
• A summary report on Restaurant Week January 2009
7. Comments from the Public
8. Adjourn
NEWPORT BEACH SUMMER WATER TAXI EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE
DRAFT
Background
Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic Sustainability is: "The City shall
facilitate an economically viable concentration of marine uses, and enhance the
maritime viability of Newport Harbor."
Objective 4.5 for implementing the goal states: "The City will invite proposals for the
implementation of a privately owned and operated summer water transportation service,
with funding supplemented by grants, private contributions and public monies.
Research should be conducted into the transferability of existing models in Los Angeles
County and other Areas."
The actions steps for this objective specifically call out the formation of a committee of
interested individuals from the EDC, Harbor Commission and local maritime and tourism
industry to lead this effort. Therefore, the EDC is proposing the formation of a Newport
Beach Summer Water Taxi Exploratory Committee.
Purpose
1. To create a tourism map for Newport Beach Harbor showing the locations of
public docks and dingy tie-ups, points of interest within 100 yards of these
docking opportunities, and local restaurants with docking facilities. The map
would serve as both a water tourism guide for visiting boat owners/renters and as
the basis for designing a "water taxi" route.
2. To research successful small -harbor, summer -only private or public/private water
transportation services that may be suitable models for a service in Newport
Beach.
3. To develop and propose to the City Council strategies, funding sources and
possible methods of implementation.
4. To, if appropriate, develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) to be sent to private
operators of existing services inviting them to establish facilities in Newport
Beach.
5. To assist the City Council with its review of proposals resulting from an RFP,
should one be issued.
6. The Committee will be purely advisory in nature, and will not make
determinations as to the approval of any service or operator covered by this
document. Decision making responsibility rests exclusively with the City Council.
Structure
1. The eight person exploratory committee would be appointed by the Mayor from
applications received and recommendations provided by the Economic
Development Committee, Conference and Visitors Bureau, Chambers of
Commerce, Restaurant Association, other groups with an interest in maritime
affairs in Newport Beach. The committee shall include:
• Two members from the EDC.
• Two members of the Harbor Commission
• Two local maritime representatives
• Two tourism industry representatives (1 Tourism BID & 1 Restaurant BID)
2. The committee would elect its own chairperson.
3. The committee would be provided organization and staff support by the City
Harbor Resources Division.
4. The committee would meet as needed, and all meetings would be noticed and
open to the public.
DRAFT