HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda (26)HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA
City of Newport Beach
Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Blvd.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Regular Meeting — 6:00 p.m.
Karen Rhyne- Chairman
John Corrough
Tim Collins
Marshall Duffield
Don Lawrenz
Ralph Rodheim
Vincent Valdez
The Harbor Commissioners are citizens of Newport Beach who volunteer to serve on the
Harbor Commission. They were appointed by the City Council by majority vote for 4 -year
terms. At the table in front are City staff members who are here to advise the Commission
during the meeting. They are:
Chris Miller
Manager, Harbor Resources
Lorrie Arcese
Specialist, Harbor Resources
Shannon Levin
Supervisor, Harbor Resources
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Regular meetings of the Harbor Commission are generally held on the second Wednesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. Staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared.
The agendas, minutes and staff reports are available on the City's web site the Friday
afternoon before the meeting. The address is: http : / /www.city.newport- beach.ca.us, under
Agendas & Minutes, then Harbor Commission. If you have any questions or require copies of
any of the staff reports or other documentation, please contact the Harbor Resources staff at
(949) 644 -3034.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach 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, the City of Newport Beach will attempt
to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Lome Arcese, Harbor
Resources Specialist at (949) 644 -3034, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of
your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.
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NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA
3300 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, CA
Wednesday, September16, 2009
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL /INTRODUCTION:
"The Commissioners sitting before you are citizens of Newport Beach who volunteer to serve on the Harbor
Commission. They were appointed by the City Council at large by majority vote for 4 -year terms. The people
sitting at the table in front are City staff members and are here to advise us during the meeting. Immediately to
my left are:
Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor
Lorne Arcese, Harbor Resources Specialist
MINUTES: Recommended Action: Approve minutes from last meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments are invited on non - agenda items generally considered to be within
the subject matter jurisdiction of the Harbor Commission - Speakers must limit comments to 3- minutes. Before
speaking, please state your name and address for the record.
ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE HARBOR COMMISSION IS TAPE RECORDED. SPEAKERS
MUST LIMIT REMARKS TO THREE MINUTES ON ALL ITEMS. (Red light signifies when three minutes
are up, yellow light signifies that the speaker has one minute left for summation.)
ACTION & APPEAL ITEMS
ITEM #1
Subject: AERIE Dock Structure at 201 -207 Carnation Avenue — Continue Item
Issue: The AERIE applicant has requested that the Harbor Permit / Approval in Concept
appeal be continued to the date certain Harbor Commission meeting on October 14,
2009.
Discussion:
Public Comments:
Action: The Harbor Commission may:
1. Continue the AERIE appeal to the October 14, 2009 Harbor Commission meeting.
ITEM #2
Subject: Bluewater Grill, Harbor Permit Appeal
Issue: In July 2009 City staff was notified that a shade structure was constructed on the patio
/ pier of Bluewater Grill without prior approval and permits. According to the Harbor
Development Regulations no permanent structures are allowed on patios /piers,
therefore, the applicant was informed that Harbor Resources would not issue a Harbor
Permit. The applicant has appealed to the Harbor Commission to reconsider and issue
a permit for the shade structure.
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Discussion:
Public Comments:
Action: 1. The Harbor Commission may approve the applicant's appeal and advise Harbor
Resources to grant a Harbor Permit for the structure.
2. The Harbor Commission may deny the applicant's request and require the structure
to be removed.
ITEM #3
Subject: Sea Lion Presentation by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Issue: The Harbor Commission will hear a presentation about sea lions from a representative
of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.
Discussion:
Public Comments:
Action: Receive and file.
SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS — Receive and file.
HARBOR RESOURCES UPDATE — Receive and file.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS OR HARBOR RESOURCES UPDATE:
RECOMMENDED TOPICS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: To be determined.
ADJOURNMENT