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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 - Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in Newport Harbor�EwvoRr m= NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report Agenda Item No. 3 August 14, 2013 TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Public Works Department Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager 949 - 644 -3043, cmiller @newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in Newport Harbor r_1 1.11RA411 At the July meeting, the Harbor Commission was requested to consider allowing the Invictus, a 216' vessel, to moor in Newport Harbor on a temporary basis for two months. Coincidentally, the Marama, a 130' vessel, made a similar request as well. The Harbor Commission formed a subcommittee to review the requests and to provide a recommendation at the August meeting. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Per the subcommittee's recommendation, the Harbor Commission is requested to advise the Harbor Resources Manager to approve the Invictus and Marama's request to moor in Newport Harbor with certain conditions as described below and as discussed at tonight's meeting. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item 11&Ygi1 &KL41J1 The Harbor Commission received a recent request to allow the Invictus to moor in Newport Harbor between August 26 to October 31, 2013. It is not anticipated that Invictus will be in Newport Harbor every day during that period. Rather, it is intended that Newport Harbor will be its home port while traveling in the local Southern California area. Invictus is 216' long, with a beam of 44', drafting 13' and is 583 tons. (See Exhibit 1.) Coincidentally, the Marama, a 130' vessel, requested permission to moor in Newport Harbor for a brief visit between September 25 and September 30. One of the Harbor Commission's primary goals each year is to promote Newport Harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination for all to enjoy including both large and small vessels. Traditionally, Newport Harbor has accommodated the smaller class of vessels (from the 20' to 70' -80' range) with relative ease by providing moorage or available dock space at some of the larger boat marinas. However, Newport Harbor has not been known as a destination location for larger vessels such as the Invictus and the Marama. It was from this perspective of promoting Newport Harbor as a destination point for larger vessels that the subcommittee approached these two vessels' requests. The subcommittee, comprised of Commissioners Avery and Girling, Dave New of Basin Marine, Harbor Patrol and Harbor Resources staff, met twice to flush out the details of the request and to formulate a Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in Newport Harbor August 14, 2013 Page 2 recommendation. Of major concern with these two vessels is the depth in the harbor, and finding an anchorage area suitable for these vessels. Since the harbor was recently dredged, the City has up -to- date survey information (See Exhibit B) which provides guidance as to where these vessels could moor. Therefore, the only suitable location for large vessels of this size is in the Turning Basin near the west end of Lido Isle, in a similar location where the previous temporary anchorage was positioned during the Lower Bay dredging project, just east of Lido Marina Village. Another reason why this exact location was chosen (east of Lido Marina Village) was because the Boat Show, which is located directly in front of Lido Marina Village, will be held at the end of September. Exhibit C depicts the approximate outline of the Lido Boat Show as well as scaled drawings of both vessels for reference. Note: Both vessels will not be permitted to moor at the same time. Exhibit C is intended to provide scale and perspective for each vessel — not to depict an exact mooraae location for each vessel. The subcommittee considered several conditions and factors which are outlined below, and which will require further discussion at tonight's meeting. The subcommittee's intent in recommending approval is for this to be a "test run" for visiting larger vessels. Approval of these requests will provide a basis for consideration of future requests. 1. Invictus will install a mooring with light attached, at their expense by a local mooring contractor. Harbor Patrol must approve of the exact location of the mooring. 2. Invictus will drop a forward anchor and use the single mooring at the stern. 3. Marama prefers to use a forward anchor only therefore allowing it so swing freely. But, other options may be explored including mooring in the same manner as Invictus. 4. Invictus will post a Notice to Mariners when the mooring is installed, as well as when it is moored. Marama will do the same. 5. The Lido Boat Show is between September 26 and 29. Setup begins approximately two weeks prior, and takedown lasts for approximately one week after. 6. Invictus intends to moor August 26 to October 31 on an intermittent basis. 7. Marama intends to moor September 25 — 30 only (during the Boat Show). Invictus will not be permitted to moor while Marama is moored. 8. Both vessels will be required to obey the City's noise rules. 9. Both vessels will be required to pay the City's current mooring fee (pro- rated). 10. Upon entering and exiting the harbor, both vessels will hail the Harbor Patrol to notify their transit details. In addition, both vessels will notify Harbor Resources staff day(s) in advance of their arrival and departure. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in NOTICING: Newport Harbor August 14, 2013 Page 3 The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). Submitted by: Chris Miller Exhibits: A. Invictus Photo B. 2013 Newport Harbor Depth Survey C. Aerial Photo of Turning Basin Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in Newport Harbor August 14, 2013 Page 4 Exhibit A Invictus Photo Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in Newport Harbor August 14, 2013 Page 5 Exhibit B 2013 Newport Harbor Depth Survey Request for Moorage for Two Large Vessels in Newport Harbor August 14, 2013 Page 6 Exhibit C Aerial Photo of Turning Basin