HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-08-10 Ferry Tour Discussion PPTCity of Newport Beach Harbor Commission Proposal for a Public Outreach EventAugust 10, 2016
Ongoing Harbor Commission Objective: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 special Harbor Commission meeting including a tour of Newport Harbor lead by the 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•Identify additional areas of concern in the HarborInvitees 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 and Topics to be Covered 6.4 NM
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 snacksPossible Dates/Times:1. Saturday, November 12, 2016, 9 am to 11 am (3.2’ tide at 10 am)2. Saturday, November 19, 2016, 9 am to 11 am (4.2’ tide at 10 am)3. Saturday, December 10, 2016, 9 am to 11 am (2.3’ tide at 10 am)4. Saturday, January 14, 2017, 9 am to 11 am (6.0’ tide at 10 am)5. Saturday, January 21, 2017, 9 am to 11 am (1.5’ tide at 10 am)6. Saturday, January 28, 2017, 9 am to 11 am (5.2’ 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 HCSpecial Note•Amplification or a Public Address system may require a permit for this event
To be determined:•Support from the Commission•Additional waypoints to be called out on the route•Preferred date/time•Point of Embarkation with sufficient public access and parking1. Harbor Patrol Dock 2. Peninsula Ferry Landing•Confirm route•Commitment to participate by the Commissioners