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Home My WebLink AboutManagers Report (13)Manager's Re ort April 11, 2012 Harbor Resources aka Po 4 � C 6 F ~ Lower Bay Dredging - Status Funding Corps Memorandum of Agreement ( "MOA ") — Complete City transferred $2.5 million to the Corps in March Federal Funds ($4.4 million) $2.4 M (existing) + $2.0 M (federal infusion) County ( $6405000) Port of Long Beach New Disposal Deadline — June 30 Waiting for POLB execution. Lower Bay Dredging — Status (cont.) Schedule Unsuitable ocean material (POLB): June 30 Suitable ocean material (LA -3): September Dredge plan still being developed by R.E. Staite Anticipated start date: April 25 Most likely start in Anchorage area and move along Via Lido Soud. Anchorage area to be significantly reduced in size Some NHYC and "F" moorings to be relocated South Mooring Company won the bid for mooring relocation. Outreach Li Regular email updates with updated map o Door hangers on houses Li Personal communication through City ae 4 k;�ilC � 1 + �� ` ,�•r` � �vs C` 1'� �lYh'!.�Iy �� '� � � fir: ..« �_ � �+ r „ �..r f n" ' ^ �.� ., , . Xa « ! • i � J.x �, in ;f � ��MI'�llY n � `. rpt{^A�� » (L som ?lam ;:i�A; ,r. �, t : i \ ,.... / _. ..• . _ r V, 15 �•� mei•. h • •y,•f• ... �^�•''' �r � i- 6 � ftp. ' .. t Regional General Permit (RGP -54) Permit Expired in October 2011 However, eelgrass surveys are prohibited between November — February. Therefore, March 1 is when the permit effectively ended. Sediment Chemistry Report completed March 5th. Applications to the agencies are last hurdle Coastal Commission has stated it would be relatively simple, and could get approved by June (assuming application submitted by April 20) Corps requires 120 days, but that could be shorter, maybe Water Board — unknown at this time. Wca Liuu Channel HIiSaIC V 15 '1, Street Bock - Balboa Peninsula Area approved for LA -3 m Proposed RGP -54 Boundary Area with elevated Hg RGP -54 areas excluded from interim extension Dover Shores e" N unei.�i W., Balhua — Yidlt Balboa Island �iJGll. r/ s u •.��'ti9a _ C X11 RGP -54 — Historical Use For Dredging 2007 = 16 2008 = 16 2009 = 9 2010 = 7 2011 = 5 (Eelgrass is a factor in these low numbers.) For Dock Construction 2007 -08 = 38 2009 = 3 2010 = 5 2011 = 0 (The Permit only allows for like- for -like reconstruction — most folks want to change configuration. Permit does not help dock projects.) RGP -54 (cont.) Sediment testing for previous 5 year permit: $300,000 Sediment testing for current, proposed 2 year extension: $125,000 Permit fee for the City: $1,640 Eelgrass Eelgrass surveys are posted on the City's website in the "Maps" section: http: / /www.newportbeachca.gov CGIS Mapping" then "Interactive Maps ") Nearshore survey data for 2004, 2007 & 2010 Deep channel survey data for 2004 & 2008 Newport Harbor Specific Eelgrass Plan u Approved by NMFS Li Approved by Water Board Lj Coastal Commission is next Updated California Eelgrass Management Plan (NMFS sponsored) ii Update to the current plan L If Newport specific plan is adopted, then this won't have a drastic effect Several important proposed changes: - Increased extent of eelgrass beds Includes all eelgrass plus a 30' buffer area (even if there is no eelgrass in that buffer area!) Expanded definition of eelgrass bed A single plant equals a bed Bathymetric surveys required Hydrodynamic surveys required for projects that may affect currents �. Increased complexity of mitigation determinations Updated California Eelgrass Management Plan (NMFS sponsored) Proposed plan available for review here: http: / /www.gpo.gov /fdsys /pkq /FR- 2012 -03- 09/pdf/2012 -5811. pdf Public comment period until May 8. City is preparing a comment letter for the Mayor to sign Mayor Nancy Gardner Mayor Pro Tern Keith D Cunt' Council Mr(nberg Lirsicl Dm,k- Michael F. Hmn Rush N. Hill- It SlevenI Illusionary Edward D. Sellch CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH January 19. 2012 The I lonomble Comund G. Brown, Jz State of California Sum Capital Sacrunento. CA 95814 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR LrproWllwwuK ElwuNG.&mn. h.0 rm+ Jwa.o In :wJ r.e.: This stale's more than 3 million boafnv enlhui asLL must have a department with a Director ashow Versus" focus u boating. Cal Boating has a compact organizational structure and administers boating programs in a thnely end non- bumucmtic manner. Its smtmnry chamr is directly boating- related. While 1 understand the importance of finding savings during these difficult times, eliminating Cal Boating would not help resolve the state's fiscal problems, and would jeopardize programs ead services which the boating community has determined to be essential and is willing to finance. 1 urge you to withdraw your proposal to eliminate the Depermem of Boating and Waterways (Cal Boating]. Sincerely, Gnverma `� Nancy Qwdsa Mayor of Newport Bench RE: Rlieiutwn of Depanmrm of Itnatin8 and N'vmn.ns UpryrsrJ Dear Gmcmn Brazen I strongly opixnc' ynur pmp.ml to dnmmcne the Dapartmertt of Beatmg and Marerwa)s [Cal Baatmi and re u'nsmutc the department as a division within the Depammvp of Parks and Rccreanao Llmtinatinp Cal B.apug lu. alr.mdJ born suumll5 relccred bur ornos, ..h..i it wit, proposed b5 G.n cnan Nte A Ii mr in IW2 and 1996. and a was t,mpoxd b. U—cmor Arnold 3chwamri Mcr in 2W3 and 2oW The n assts Cal Muting must c,mncuc remain luy as s pal F W% at Banana Pmvidn Acroaau bility, 1'nmoannee and Iwadenbin rtpar it rng the :nlloconn and use or ho ter -den. ed mxcs and fees. and the best use ot'these hinds tin pmprmm that bereft rinsing Eliminating Cal Beat a, al reline • $ mile General Fuad dollar I he rk.Pamnun is Graded by roster fuel tin d lim, regrursbun Ices sad intend p mcrib in infrastructure loans FGmmatmg the department could nor licit, rru,he the current budget crisis ('al Bnatiae rnatn tors thnmgr Lan, and amn" of b.rarcr fm,d fir Mvtrnc ndhumnn me tbmughom rim .Lrc thin err.ures Nsarn arc.. to mnmrwm s City Ball • 3380 Newport Boulevard • Pusl Office Boa 1768 Newport Beach, California 92658.8915 • www newpodbeachca.gov n: Members orthe Newport Beach City Council The Honorable Darrell Steinberg, Senate President pro Tcrti The Honomble Bob Huff, Senate Republican Leader The Honorable John Pcrr . Assembly Speaker The Honorable Connie Conway, Assembly Republican leader Moorings — A Brief Summary 800 Off -Shore Moorings 400 On -Shore Moorings Permit Fees Raise mooring rates to 14% of moderate to low average slip rates over 5 years. Currently in year 2. Off -Shore $30.71 per foot, per year On -Shore $15.35 per foot, per year Mooring may be transferred twice in 10 years (9 years to go) After that, all moorings must be returned to the City to be given to the wait list. 77 7 rI� J m CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 1 THE IRVINE COMPANY JOINT PROJECT MAR COMMERCIAL. I 'N 0 Public Transient Dock and Marina Expansion CONCEPTUAL PLAN BALBOA MARINA WEST Balboa Yacht Basin - Recycling Center Many thanks to Len Bose for his excellent ideas to improve the BYB with a recycling center. Due to Fire Codes, it is not possible to incorporate into the BYB. We have improved our bilge pad and oil collection center Visitor Serving Dock Will consider dedicating a side tie on C dock for visitors after the LNB dredging project is complete. F- V 1m� s. \ �`�% HANDBOOK FOR CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES - HARBOR COMMISSION - Prepared by: Office of the City Manager Office of the City Attorney Office of the City Clerk April 2012 Other Issues Tidelands Management Committee Next meeting Wednesday, April 18, 4:00 PM @ OASIS Citizens Advisory Panel Update — Capital Project Prioritization Linda Isle Lagoon Dredging Lower Bay Dredging Update Harbor Commission Membership on the Citizens Advisory Panel Li Agendas posted: http: / /newportbeachca.gov /index.aspx ?page =1822 Next Meeting May 9, 2012 6:00 PM For More Information http://www.newportbeachca.gov/HarborResources Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager ❑ cmiller @newportbeachca.gov ❑ (949) 644 -3043 Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor ❑ shannon @newportbeachca.gov ❑ (949) 644 -3041