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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/2012 - Harbor CommissionNEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION MINUTES City Council Chambers January 11, 2012 CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL All Commissioners present. Council Liaison: Mayor Pro Tern Nancy Gardner Staff: Manager Chris Miller Supervisor Shannon Levin PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS None. MINUTES Commissioner West motioned to approve the minutes and Commissioner Rhyne seconded. Motion carried. ACTION & APPEAL ITEMS ITEM #1 Subject: Harbor Patrol Update Abstract: The Harbor Commission will hear an update on the Harbor Patrol operations from Lieutenant Tom Slayton, Harbormaster. Discussion: Lt. Slayton focused on the following topics: 1. The new Homeland Security vessel: This boat's mission is to coordinate with other agencies, and can only be used for homeland security. Also, there will be a new, similar styled fire boat that will be arriving soon. 2. Dye Tab Program. Lt. Slayton said that they do have a program in place, but a boat has never been boarded. After some discussion, the Harbor Commission recommended that all boats who rent should be inspected under the dye tablet program. 3. Derelict Boats: Lt. Slaton noted that 11 boats will soon be destroyed. Commissioner Rodheim said that our harbor should look good to visiting boaters, so we should carefully watch our derelict boats. Commissioners Duffield and Avery asked if there was a way for the public to help on a volunteer basis? 4. Newport Beach Municipal Code: Lt. Slayton noted that the noise ordinance is difficult to enforce when factoring in engine noise vs. party noise. He also noted that there is a discrepancy with our short term renters (6 months vs. 29 days). Action: Receive and File SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS Cruising Guide: This is on track with weekly meetings. Publication is expected for February. Code Enforcement: Commissioner Avery commented that MV Majestic is an ongoing overhang issue and comments were made to possibly agendize the Office of the City Attorney for code enforcement and other updates. Mooring: There will be an update next month on derelict boats. CBWQ Liaison: Commissioner Rhyne volunteered to be the liaison between the Harbor Commission and the Coastal Bay Water Quality Committee. Commissioner Rhyne also mentioned that the state government is attempting to re- budget DBAW again. A letter for signature should be sent by all interested to petition the Governor. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT: • Staff and commissions will be required to attend a future training on Brown Act meetings so everyone runs meetings the same way. • Tidelands Management will discuss the TIMP and revenues and expenses at the next meeting (January 18). Charter Activity in Newport Harbor will appear on a future agenda. HARBOR RESOURCES UPDATE • Manager Miller gave a PowerPoint presentation on harbor updates. The update is posted at http: //www. newportbeachca. gov/index.aspx ?paqe =1777 PUBLIC COMMENTS • Dan Purcell mentioned that there needs to be speed and emissions enforcement in the Harbor, the City should encourage more electric boats, and public access to Grand Canal is an import part of the channel. RECOMMENDED TOPICS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS: • ExplorOcean • Ships to Reef • Florida Derelict Boats DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Wednesday February 8, 2011. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned around 8:10 PM.