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HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers — 100 Civic Center Drive
Monday, July 21, 2014, 6:30 PM
Harbor Commission Members:
Duncan McIntosh, Chair
Brad Avery Paul Blank
Joe Stapleton Doug West
Staff Members:
Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
Shannon Levin, Harbor Analyst
Council Liaison:
Nancy Gardner
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2) ROLL CALL
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4) WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONER BILL KENNEY
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Girling
Bill Kenney
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.
6) APPROVAL OF MINUTES — June 11, 2014 Minutes
7) CURRENT BUSINESS
1. Election of Officers
The Harbor Commission will elect officers for the 2014 -15 year.
Recommendation:
1) Elect Chairman.
2) Elect Vice- Chairman
3) Elect Secretary
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.
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2. Mooring Permit Revocations for Failure to Pay Annual Rental Fees: A -094, B -043, H -410, H-
813, J -0053, and J -0073
Six mooring permittees have failed to pay the annual mooring rental fees despite repeated
attempts by City staff to collect the fees. Mooring permits may be revoked due to failure to pay
annual rental fees. Annual rental fees are initially invoiced in January with late— payment notices
in March and April. According to Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Chapter 17.70, the
Harbor Commission shall conduct a hearing prior to revoking a mooring permit.
Recommendation:
1) Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC
Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permit A -0094 for failure
to pay annual rental fees.
2) Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC
Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permit B -043 for failure to
pay annual rental fees.
3) Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC
Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permit H -410 for failure to
pay annual rental fees.
4) Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC
Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permit H -813 for failure to
pay annual rental fees.
5) Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC
Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permit J -0053 for failure
to pay annual rental fees.
6) Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC
Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permit J -0073 for failure
to pay annual rental fees.
3. Proposed Dock and Pier Configuration, 109 Bayside Place
The applicant proposes to remove and replace the existing dock and pier at 109 Bayside Place.
According to Council Policy H -1 and Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 17.35.020(F),
special permits shall be approved by Harbor Commission.
Recommendation:
1) Approve the proposed dock and pier configuration;
2) Approve the proposed dock and pier configuration with special conditions;
3) Deny the proposed dock and pier configuration.
4. Proposal on Public Outreach for the Harbor Commission
The Harbor Commission Outreach Subcommittee will present details and propose a Public
Outreach Event, and solicit feedback, preferences and commitment to participate from the
Commission.
Recommendation:
1) Approve plans for proposed Public Outreach Event.
5. Review of Water Propelled Vessels — Ad Hoc Committee Formation
On June 24, 2014, the City Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance establishing a temporary
prohibition on the issuance of Marine Activities Permits to businesses engaged in the operation of
vessels propelled by water above the surface of Newport Harbor. In addition, the Council also
directed the Harbor Commission to form an ad hoc committee to evaluate the issue and to return
to the Council within six months with a recommended path forward on managing this emerging
activity.
Recommendation:
1) Establish an ad hoc committee to evaluate the operation of vessels propelled by water
above the surface of Newport Harbor, and return to the City Council with a recommended
path forward on managing this emerging activity.
8) SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
9) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES
10) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON HARBOR RELATED
ISSUES
11) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COUNCIL LIAISON OR HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER
12) COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS OR MATTERS WHICH MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON
A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON- DISCUSSION ITEM)
13) DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Auaust 13, 2014 6:30 PM
Conflict with October 8 meeting (Coastal Commission meeting in Council Chambers). Reschedule.
14) ADJOURNMENT