HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgendaStaff Members:
Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor
Council Liaison:
Mayor Nancy Gardner
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) ROLL CALL
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duncan McIntosh
David Girling
Public comments are invited on agenda and non - agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes.
Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Commission
has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers' time limit on agenda or non - agenda items,
provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell
phones off or set them in the silent mode.
5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES from October 10, 2012
6) CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor
Commissioner Blank will report on his research on stand up paddle boarding in Newport Harbor.
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file.
This Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Commission's
agenda be posted at least seventy -two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to
comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction
of the Commission. The Commission may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes
per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( "ADA ") in all respects. If, as
an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of
Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. If requested, this agenda will be made available
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact
the City Clerk's Office at least forty -eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine
if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644.3005 or citvclerk(a)newportbeachca.00v.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA
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Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Blvd.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 — 6:00 PM
Harbor Commission Members:
Doug West, Chair Brad Avery
Karen Rhyne Paul Blank
Ralph Rodheim
Staff Members:
Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor
Council Liaison:
Mayor Nancy Gardner
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) ROLL CALL
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duncan McIntosh
David Girling
Public comments are invited on agenda and non - agenda items generally considered to be within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes.
Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Commission
has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers' time limit on agenda or non - agenda items,
provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell
phones off or set them in the silent mode.
5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES from October 10, 2012
6) CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Newport Harbor
Commissioner Blank will report on his research on stand up paddle boarding in Newport Harbor.
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file.
This Commission is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Commission's
agenda be posted at least seventy -two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to
comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction
of the Commission. The Commission may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes
per person.
It is the intention of the City of Newport Beach to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( "ADA ") in all respects. If, as
an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City of
Newport Beach will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. If requested, this agenda will be made available
in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Please contact
the City Clerk's Office at least forty -eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine
if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644.3005 or citvclerk(a)newportbeachca.00v.
2. Review of the City's Regional General Permit (RGP -54)
The City's Regional General Permit program will be discussed along with some proposed options for
the next permit in 2014. Staff is requesting guidance from the Harbor Commission on how best to
proceed by the January 2013 meeting.
Recommendation:
The Harbor Commission will consider forming a subcommittee to examine various options
for the next RGP -54 permit, and will return to the Commission in January 2013 with a
recommended approach.
3. Discussion of Proposed Approaches for Reorganizing the Harbor Commission
The Harbor Commission will discuss the ideas for reorganizing the Commission as stated at the
Council Study Session on November 13, 2012.
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file.
7) SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
8) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES
9) HARBOR RESOURCES UPDATE — Receive and File
10) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR HARBOR RESOURCES UPDATE
11) COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A
FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM)
• Overview of eelgrass in Newport Harbor: A presentation by Mike Josselyn Ph.D., WRA
Environmental Consultants
12) DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING:
To Be Determined
13) ADJOURNMENT