HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/11/2010 - Harbor CommissionNEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
QUIX2 MA
City Council Chambers
August 11, 2010
ROLL CALL Commissioners Marshall Duffield, Ralph Rodheim, Vincent Valdes, Doug West,
Karen Rhine and Duncan McIntosh were present. Commissioner Don Lawrenz was
absent.
Staff: Manager Chris Miller
Staff: Supervisor Shannon Levin
MINUTES The minutes from July 14, 2010 were approved with all ayes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS
Donald McCalla, 105 Linda Isle, commented that the noise issues at Bayside Marina are from
public use, and that he did not know public docks were to be installed at the Balboa Marina.
Access should be reconsidered by the Harbor Commission and the Planning Commission.
David Benvenuti of Linda Isle commented that the public creates noise at Bayside Marina
Leanne Benvenuti said the noise is unbearable and that the public is a liability because they are
intoxicated while operating vessels and have caused, and can potentially cause, collisions.
Sandi McCalla said that the visiting boaters using rental boats aren't familiar with the area and
with the noise and drinking they may hit other boats.
Frank Battle, representing the McCallas and Benvenutis, wants the public access closed after
9:00 PM. He stated that noise carries on the water, and that the General Plan recognizes that
businesses in close Droximitv to residences need to keeo things under control.
Marshall Steele, representing Larson's Shipyard, stated that Larson's Shipyard has been
overhauled and cleaned up and is now open for business under new ownership. There is no
erosion under the ways, and they are now functional.
ACTION & APPEAL ITEMS
ITEM #1
Subject: Presentation on Copper Bottom Paints and Studies in San Diego
Issue: The Harbor Commission will hear a presentation on copper bottom paints and
regulatory impacts in San Diego Harbor.
Discussion: n/a
Public Comments: Ray Heimstra, Associate Director of OC CoastKeeper, stated that OCCK is
working on the Copper Reduction Program and he encouraged the Commission to
study these issues related to copper.
Randy Seton, 110 Topaz, stated that science is flawed and taxpayer money is not
well spent. He asked how we should deal with legacy copper?
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Action: Receive and file.
ITEM #2
Subject: Appeal for Dock Reconfiguration at 411 Edgewater Place
Issue: Should the Harbor Commission allow the applicant to relocate an existing float and
extend it beyond the Pierhead Line at 411 Edgewater Place?
Discussion: Commissioner West asked what is the standard that the Commission can vary the
rule where there is an exception?
Public Comments: Brady Helm of Swift Slip noted that the other docks previously mentioned and
which are a few parcels down, were re- decked via a maintenance permit a few
years ago. They were not rebuilt.
Commissioner Rhine noted that there are problems with docks extending into the
Federal Waterways.
Action: Commissioner Rodheim made a motion to advise the Harbor Resources Manager
to approve the proposed configuration but that no vessel may extend past the
Project Line. Commissioner McIntosh seconded the motion. All ayes; motion
carries.
ITEM #3
Subject: Anchoring of 110 foot Tall Ship in Newport Harbor and Med -Tie Fifteen
vessels at the American Legion Marina, 9130- 1013 -2010
Issue: Should the Harbor Commission recommend approving the short term anchoring
and med -tie of vessels for the American Legion's second annual Wooden Boat
Festival?
Discussion: Commissioner Rodheim noted that the proposed location of the tall ship is not
where it should be, but in fact should be near the American Legion. If the harbor
were dredged, then this issue would never come up.
Public Comments:
Action: Commissioner West made a motion to approve the short term vessel locations for
the Wooden Boat Festival. Commissioner McIntosh seconded the motion. Motion
carries with 5 ayes (Commissioner Rodheim abstained).
SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Commissioner Rhine attended the previous City Council meeting where the docks at 3388 were
mentioned. She asked if this dock project had been before the Harbor Commission as stated at the
meeting? Staff replied that it had not. She also stated that the Zoning Task Force letter was still in
progress and that she hoped to have it complete by the next meeting.
Council Member Gardner said that she has reviewed the mooring transferability document and has some
clarifying questions for staff.
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:
Bulkhead and Pierhead Lines — subcommittee report
PUBLIC COMMENTS
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: September 8, 2010
ADJOURNMENT