HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/21/2010 - Harbor CommissionNEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES
Bonita Creek Community Center
April 21, 2010
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Chair Karen Rhyne, Commissioners Tim Collins, John Corrough, Marshall Duffield,
Ralph Rodheim, Don Lawrenz and Vincent Valdes were present.
Staff: Manager Chris Miller, Supervisor Shannon Levin
MINUTES: Commissioner Corrough motioned to approve the minutes from March 10, 2010.
Commissioner Rodheim seconded the motion. All ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NONE AGENDA
No public comments.
ACTION & APPEAL ITEMS
ITEM #1
Subject: Appeal for Dock Reconfiguration at 2115 Bayside Drive
Issue: Should the Harbor Commission allow the applicant to add an extension to his float
beyond the Pierhead Line at 2115 Bayside Drive?
Discussion: Commissioner Duffield asked if it was possible to move the dock 5' to 10' landward
to help accommodate the applicant. Contractor Swift Slip said that moving it 5'
could be possible. Commissioner Lawrenz was concerned about this decision
setting a precedent. Commissioner Rodheim favored staff's recommendation and
was also concerned about precedent. Contractor Swift Slip noted that this is the
widest span of the harbor, and felt that this addition would not pose a problem.
Commissioner Corrough stated that eelgrass coverage does not exist at the
proposed finger.
Public Comments:
Action: Commissioner Rodheim made a motion to approve the proposed project with the
condition that no vessel on either side tie or in the center slip shall extend beyond
the Project Line. Staff will determine the exact limits. Chair Rhyne seconded the
motion. All ayes.
ITEM #2
Subject: Appeal of Harbor Resources Revocation of Mooring H -714
Issue: Should the Harbor Commission reverse the decision of the Harbor Resources
Manager to revoke mooring H -714 for unpaid fees?
Discussion: H -714 Mooring Permittee Slagle said that he forgot to update his mailing address
because it's a yearly bill and he's a new mooring permittee and not familiar with the
process. He travels quite a bit and has others manage his accounts. He admitted
that he was at fault but asked that the Commission to reconsider his mooring
status.
Commissioner Corrough asked how often he used his boat and how often he
maintained it. Corrough was concerned that his boat could be left unattended
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especially during our busy sea lion season if he is away for a large portion of the
year. Slagle replied that he is friends with his mooring neighbors who help look
after the boat and the area. He also has the boat regularly maintained in his
absence.
Public Comments
Action: Commissioner Duffield made the motion for option #2 which is to reinstate the
mooring permit for H -714 with the condition that Slagle enroll in the City's auto bill
pay. Commissioner Collins seconded the motion. All ayes with Commissioner
Rodheim absent at the time of the vote.
SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Commissioner Duffield gave an update on behalf of the March Mooring Master Plan Subcommittee and
said that the topic of mooring fees and their possible increases in the future was a sensitive topic and
something the Commission should keep aware of.
HARBOR RESOURCES UPDATE — Chris gave a PowerPoint presentation on harbor updates. The
update is posted at http:// www .newportbeachca.govlindex.aspx ?page =462 (under Harbor
Resources Updates).
RECOMMENDED TOPICS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
• Rhine Wharf public pier rules (time limits, no fishing etc...)
• Eelgrass
• Balboa Island Bulkhead Report
• Sea Lions
• Harbor Patrol authority to impound vessels during special events.
• Balboa Marina
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: May 12, 2010
ADJOURNMENT