HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #3 - HC Ferry Tour RecapWelcomeWhat’s Up in the Harbor? A review of the Harbor Commission’s current areas of focus
Speak Up NewportMarch 11, 2015Update on City of Newport Beach Harbor Commission •Special Harbor Commission Meeting and Tour, November 15, 2014 •Current Areas of Focus•Q&A
Special Harbor Commission Meeting and Tour, November 15, 2014Route
Special Harbor Commission Meeting and Tour, November 15, 2014The Crowd
Harbor Commission Mission and Purpose of the Harbor Tour:1. To ensure the long term welfare of Newport Harbor for all residential, recreational, and commercial users. 2. To promote Newport Harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination for all to enjoy.A. To communicate the Commission’s role, purpose, and objectives in a unique and enjoyable manner. B. To build familiarity with the topics, terminology and geography frequently reviewed by the Harbor Commission.
Public Piers/M Street Pier/19thStreet Pier/Central Ave PierPublic pier improvements and additions are underway which will facilitate better access to harbor area businesses and amenities serving both visiting and local boaters. THENNOW
Derelict Vessels•A challenging definition•“It was someone’s love once.”•V‐TIP program and grant
Bay Island Bulkhead and Bridge Replacement•Sheet pile/panel construction•Vibration tool for driving piles•Community coordination
Eelgrass Ecosystem Plan and RGP 54 Dredging Permit HC Objective #1 ‐Support all efforts to achieve final interagency approval of the Newport Shallow Waters Eelgrass Mitigation Plan, facilitating a new Regional General Permit (RGP 54).
“Cheyenne” Mooring Renewal•Temporary mooring permit•Owner making Monthly Progress Reports to Harbor Commission•Term of existing permit expires in July 2015
Water Propelled Vessels in Newport Harbor•One operator in the harbor currently•Others desire permits•Commissioner Kenney presented HC Recommendations at Study Session 2/24
Marina Park•On time and slightly under budget•Marina basin dredged, buildings under construction•Marina slips installed late summer/fall 2015
Newport Bay Marina•Mixed‐use upland development•New commercial marina
Alternative Anchorages in West Turning Basin and CdM CoveComplete the evaluation of public moorage and anchorage alternatives. Specifically address the concept of an anchorage in the Turning Basin such as the one used on a temporary basis during the 2012 Lower Bay dredging project, and the suggestion of day‐use moorings off Big Corona beach.
Lido Marina Village•Improved upland development•Improved commercial marina•Opportunity for new public pier
Water Bus/TaxiRecently removed from Harbor Commission Focus
Lower CastawaysComplete the development of recommendations for the best pubic use of Lower Castaways. Current plans include parking, grass/picnic area, facilities for hand‐launched crafts, connection to Upper Castaways and various bike and pedestrian trails.
Balboa Marina (PCH & Bayside Dr.)•Additional slips for Cal Rec•Additional public dock –City managed•Additional/Preferred access to adjacent amenities
Balboa Island Seawall Improvements•Aging seawalls need repair and/or replacement•Height concerns relative to projected sea level rise•Cost
Mooring Administration Review•Review of recent changes to City’s administration of moorings•Develop recommendations and return to the City Council with a path forward
Many Thanks / Photo Credits:•Len Bose•Taylor Hill•Doug West•Joe Stapleton•Harbor Resources•Images.Google.com
Feedback:•Areas of the Harbor in Need of Additional Attention? •Question, Comments, Concerns…