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Harbor Commission
Proposal for a Public Outreach Event
July 21, 2014
Harbor Commission Objective #5: Strengthen the Harbor Commission's
public outreach to better communicate the Commission's role, purpose,
and objectives as a citizens advisory voice for the harbor community.
Proposed Outreach Event: A tour of Newport Harbor lead by the
Harbor Commissioners aboard a Balboa Ferry
Purpose:
• Build familiarity with the topics, terminology and geography
frequently reviewed by the Harbor Commission
• Build rapport between the Public and the Commissioners
• Identity additional areas of concern in the Harbor
Invitees and Intended Audience:
• Harbor Commission
• City Council
• Public Works, Harbor Resources, other City Staff
• Harbor Master /Harbor Patrol
• 60 interested members of the Public (first come, first served)
• Interested members of the media
• Pedestrians only
Proposed Route
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Content:
• Introduce the Commissioners, Staff and dignitaries
• Briefly review the Commission's role, purpose and current objectives
• Transit the proposed route as depicted
• Deliver specific information on the waypoints called out along the
route
• Provide time for individual interaction and Q &A
• Solicit feedback and suggestions from the attendees
• Provide coffee, water and light snacks
Preferred Possible Dates /Times:
1. Saturday, September 27, 2014, 9 am to 11 am (4.7' tide at 10 am)
2. Saturday, October 18, 2014, 9 am to 11 am (3.3' tide at 10 am)
<<considerably less desirable>>
3. Saturday, September 13, 2014, 9 am to 11 am (3.8' tide at 10 am)
4. Saturday, October 4, 2014, 9 am to 11 am (3.2' tide at 10 am)
5. Saturday, October 11, 2014, 9 am to 11 am (5.0' tide at 10 am)
Methods of Publicity
• Direct invitations to City Council, select City Staff and Harbor Patrol
• Local media
• Social media
• Links from City sites including PB &R and HC
Special Note
• Amplification or a Public Address system would require a permit for
this event
To be determined:
• Support from the Commission
• Other waypoints to be called out on the route
• Preferred date /time
• Point of Embarkation with sufficient public access and parking
1. Harbor Patrol Dock
2. Peninsula Ferry Landing
3. Island Ferry Landing
• Preferred route
• Commitment to participate by the Commissioners