HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - Proposed Water TaxiCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
HARBOR COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 2
January 13, 2010
TO: HARBOR COMMISSION
FROM: Harbor Resources Division
Chris Miller, Manager
(949) 644 -3043, cmiller(dnewoortbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: Report on the Proposed Newport Harbor Water Taxi System
ISSUE
The Harbor Commission will hear a report about a proposed Newport Harbor water taxi
system from Mike McNamara, Committee Chair.
RECOMMENDATION
The Harbor Commission is requested to:
1. Receive and file.
DISCUSSION
On May 12, 2009, the City Council adopted a Resolution to form a Committee which
would explore the idea of a water taxi system in Newport Harbor in order to address
Goals 4 and 4.5 of the Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic Sustainability.
Goal 4: The City shall facilitate an economically viable concentration of marine uses,
and enhance the maritime viability of Newport Harbor.
Goal 4.5: 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 formation of the Committee consisted of individuals from the Economic
Development Committee, Harbor Commission and local maritime and tourism industries.
The functions of the Committee were to create a map of public docks and nearby points
of interest, to research other water transportation services and to provide the Council
with a report on the feasibility of a summer water taxi service. The Committee will
sunset one year after its establishment.
Water Taxi Report
January 13, 2010
Page 2
PUBLIC NOTICE
This agenda item has been noticed according to the Ralph M. Brown Act (72 hours in
advance of the public meetings at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). It
was also posted on the City's website.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Harbor Commission's review of this agenda item does not require environmental
review.
Submitted by:
Chris Miller
Harbor Resources Manager