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January 12, 2021
Agenda Item No. 12
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Carol Jacobs, Assistant City Manager - 949-644-3313,
cjacobs@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Carol Jacobs, Assistant City Manager,
cjacobs@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3313
TITLE: Harbor Commission Proposed Goals and Objectives for 2021
The Harbor Commission prepares annual goals and objectives as their workplan for each
calendar year. The Harbor Commission held a Study Session on September 9, 2020 and
adopted their proposed Goals and Objectives for 2021 on November 9, 2020. The Harbor
Commission seeks approval from the City Council on their 2021 Goals and Objectives.
RECOMMENDATION:
a) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because
this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
and
b) Approve the Harbor Commission's Goals and Objectives for 2021 as presented in
Attachment A.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
DISCUSSION:
The Harbor Commission annually prepares goals and objectives as their workplan for
each calendar year. After the Objectives are approved by the Harbor Commission, they
are presented to the City Council for their consideration and review.
During a Study Session of the Harbor Commission in September, the Commission
reviewed the current Objectives and discussed whether or not each Objective should be
modified, enhanced or deleted. The Commission adopted the 2021 Goals and Objectives
on November 9, 2020 as shown on Attachment A.
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Harbor Commission Proposed Goals and Objectives for 2021
January 12, 2021
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Year in Review — 2020
The Harbor Commission had a busy year during 2020. The Objectives lay out five
functional areas: 1) Harbor Operations, 2) Harbor Viability, 3) Harbor Infrastructure, 4)
Harbor Stakeholders and 5) Harbor Vision. Within each of these functional areas are
selected accomplishments. The 2020 Goals and Objectives and status sheet is included
as Attachment B.
• Completed major revisions to the Harbor Code (Title 17)
• Completed recommendations to Title 17.10, Marine Activities Permits to be
presented to City Council shortly
• Removed derelict vessels from the harbor
• Significant progress on mooring extension policy, to be presented to the Harbor
Commission in the first quarter of 2021
• Significant progress on reducing the footprint of the mooring fields, to be presented
to the Harbor Commission in the first quarter of 2021
• Continued working with United States Coast Guard pursuing a new anchorage
• Completed Harbor Attendance Study (Attachment C).
The Harbor Commission appreciates the support of the City Council in working together
to make Newport Harbor the best it can be.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council 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)
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Proposed Harbor Commission Objectives for 2021
Attachment B — Harbor Commission Objectives for 2020
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Newport Beach
Harbor Commission Purpose & Charter
Newport Harbor supports numerous recreational and commercial activities, waterfront residential
communities and scenic and biological resources. The purpose of the Harbor Commission is to provide
the City of Newport Beach with an advisory body representing these diverse uses of Newport Harbor
and its waterfront.
1. Advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to the use, control, operation, promotion and
regulation of all vessels and watercraft within Newport Harbor.
2. Approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove applications on all harbor permits where the
City of Newport Beach Municipal Code assigns the authority for the decision to the Harbor
Commission.
3. Serve as an appellate and reviewing body for decisions of the City Manager on harbor permits,
leases, and other harbor -related administrative matters where the City of N e w p o r t Beach
Municipal Code assigns such authority to the Harbor Commission.
4. Advise the City Council on proposed harbor -related improvements.
5. Advise the Planning Commission and City Council on land use and property development
applications referred to the Harbor Commission by the City Council, Planning Commission, or
the City Manager.
6. Make recommendations to the City Council for the adoption of regulations and programs
necessary for the ongoing implementation of the goals, objectives, policies of the Harbor and
Bay Element of the General Plan, the Harbor Area Management Plan, and the Tidelands
Capital Plan.
7. Advise the City Council on the implementation of assigned parts of the Tidelands Capital Plan
such as:
• Dredging priorities
• In -bay beach sand replenishment priorities
• Harbor amenities such as mooring support service areas and public docks
Harbor Commission - Objectives
The following objectives are intended to support the mission of the Harbor Area Management
Plan and the two most essential responsibilities of the Harbor Commission: (1) Ensuring the long-
term welfare of Newport Harbor for all residential, recreational, and commercial users; (2)
Promoting Newport Harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination for visitors and residents
alike.
These updated objectives are subject to the review and approval of the Commission, and final
approval by the Newport Beach City Council. Harbor Commission ad hoc committees, as
established by the Commission, bear principal responsibility for coordinating the Commission's
efforts, along with staff support, in achieving these Objectives.
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City of Newport Beach - Harbor Commission Objectives
Proposed November 9, 2020
2021 Objectives
Functional Area
1. Conduct an annual review of Title 17 and recommend
1. Harbor Operations
updates to the City Council where necessary. (Mahn)
(Kenney)
2. Conduct an annual review of the Marine Activities Permits
and recommend updates thereto as necessary.
Matters pertaining to the Management,Policies,
Codes, Regulations, and
3. Review the onshore and offshore mooring permit forms and
Enforcement.
recommend updates as necessary. (Beer, Cunningham)
4. Study and provide recommendations to the transfer permit
policy for onshore and offshore moorings. (Beer, Cunningham)
5. Work with City staff on an update of the market rent to be
charged for onshore and offshore moorings. (Beer, Cunningham)
1. Evaluate potential enhancements and/or services to City
2. Harbor Viability
amenities which will improve the operation and enjoyment of the
(Beer)
Harbor for mooring permittees, residents, commercial slip
holders, and visitors. (Scully)
Matters pertaining to Assets, Amenities,
and Access.
2. With the assistance of Staff, continue the process for
establishing a permanent anchorage at the west end of Lido Island.
(Beer)
3. Finalize a new Harbor Policy H3 to set guidelines for
approving mooring extension requests by mooring
permittees, and better defining the rows and fairways within
the mooring fields for improved navigation, safety and
optimization of space. (Beer)
4. Review the On -shore mooring vessel specifications
providing a long-term plan with the goal of insuring adequate
spacing between moorings, residential docks, and street
ends. (Cunningham, Scully)
5. Evaluate options for additional City Moorings and/or
Multi Vessel Mooring Systems (MVMS) for temporary use by
visiting mariners or long-term mooring permittees.
(Williams)
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2021 Objectives
Functional Area
6. Complete evaluation for establishing day moorings
off Big Corona beach and harbor moorings. (Williams)
7. Evaluate and make recommendations for Lower
Castaways. (Marston)
1. Secure timely closure of RGP54 permit renewal with
3. Harbor Infrastructure
emphasis on a more streamlined process.
(Cunningham)
2. Recommend a long-term plan for harbor beach
Matters pertaining to Sea Walls, Sea
enhancements, which includes the option of eliminating shore
Level Rise, Dredging, Docks, and
mooring tackle on our most popular beaches. (Marston, Scully)
Beaches.
3. Support Staff to obtain funding and approval to dredge the
federal navigational channels to its authorized design depth.
4. Kick off fine grain sediment disposal study in near shore
waters. Evaluate sustainable dredging options for beneficial
reuse along the Newport Beach shoreline. (Marston)
1. Develop a plan to communicate and assist Stakeholders
required to complete and meet the newly defined Marine
4. Harbor Stakeholders
Activities Permit program. Work with Harbor Department staff to
(Scully)
identify all Stakeholders within the Harbor who will require a
Marine Activities permit and assist Stakeholders in obtaining the
Matters pertaining to Residential,
Recreational, and Commercial Users.
same. (Marston)
2. Develop a communication outreach program for all
Stakeholders within Newport Harbor to ensure that all
Residential, Recreational and Commercial users have a voice in
the management and development of Newport Harbor.
(Marston)
3. Continue a dialogue with representatives of the Harbor
Charter Fleet industry, other commercial vessel operators and
rental concessionaires to promote best practices for all charter
and commercial boat operations in Newport Harbor with
particular attention to vessel sizes, number of vessels, noise and
pollution control/compliance and long-range plans for berthing.
(Williams)
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ATTACHMENT B
City of Newport Beach
Harbor Commission Purpose & Charter
Newport Harbor supports numerous recreational and commercial activities, waterfront residential
communities and scenic and biological resources. The purpose of the Harbor Commission is to provide
the City of Newport Beach with an advisory body representing these diverse uses of Newport Harbor
and its waterfront.
1. Advise the City Council in all matters pertaining to the use, control, operation, promotion and
regulation of all vessels and watercraft within Newport Harbor.
2. Approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove applications on all harbor permits where the
City of Newport Beach Municipal Code assigns the authority for the decision to the Harbor
Commission.
3. Serve as an appellate and reviewing body for decisions of the City Manager on harbor permits,
leases, and other harbor -related administrative matters where the City of N e w p o r t Beach
Municipal Code assigns such authority to the Harbor Commission.
4. Advise the City Council on proposed harbor -related improvements.
5. Advise the Planning Commission and City Council on land use and property development
applications referred to the Harbor Commission by the City Council, Planning Commission, or
the City Manager.
6. Make recommendations to the City Council for the adoption of regulations and programs
necessary for the ongoing implementation of the goals, objectives, policies of the Harbor and
Bay Element of the General Plan, the Harbor Area Management Plan, and the Tidelands
Capital Plan.
7. Advise the City Council on the implementation of assigned parts of the Tidelands Capital Plan
such as:
• Dredging priorities
• In -bay beach sand replenishment priorities
• Harbor amenities such as mooring support service areas and public docks
Harbor Commission - Objectives
The following objectives are intended to support the mission of the Harbor Area Management
Plan and the two most essential responsibilities of the Harbor Commission: (1) Ensuring the long-
term welfare of Newport Harbor for all residential, recreational, and commercial users; (2)
Promoting Newport Harbor as a preferred and welcoming destination for visitors and residents
alike.
These updated objectives are subject to the review and approval of the Commission, and final
approval by the Newport Beach City Council. Harbor Commission ad hoc committees, as
established by the Commission, bear principal responsibility for coordinating the Commission's
efforts, along with staff support, in achieving these Objectives.
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City of Newport Beach - Harbor Commission Objectives
Updated July 8, 2020
2020 Objectives
Functional Area
1. Complete current version of Title 17 while maintaining
1. Harbor Operations
suggestions for future revisions. (Mahn)
(Kenney)
2. Study and make recommendations for changes on Marine
Activities Permits. Identify all Stakeholders within the Harbor
Matters pertaining the Management,
Policies, Codes, Regulations,
ulations, and
who will require a Marine Activities Permit. (Williams, Yahn)
Enforcement.
3. Help identify derelict vessels in the harbor including
recommendations for limiting the inflow of derelict vessels into
the harbor. (Beer)
4. Study and provide recommendations for shore moorings
including transfer permit policy. (Beer, Cunningham)
1. Evaluate potential enhancements to City amenities provided
2. Harbor Viability
to mooring permittees, residents, and visitors. (Scully)
(Beer)
2. Support Staff with permanent anchorage at the west end of
Lido Island. (Williams)
Matters pertaining to Assets, Amenities,
and Access.
3. Evaluate options to consolidate and reduce the footprint of
the mooring fields. (Yahn)
4. Continue pursuit of a second public launch ramp. (Kenney)
5. Complete evaluation for establishing day moorings off Big
Corona beach. (Williams)
1. Secure timely closure of RGP54 permit renewal with
3. Harbor Infrastructure
emphasis on a more streamlined process.
(Cunningham)
2. Establish a sustainable program that consistently re -nourishes
Matters pertaining to Sea Walls, Sea
our harbor beaches. (Marston)
Level Rise, Dredging, Docks, and
Beaches.
3. Support Staff to obtain funding and approval to dredge the
federal navigational channels to its authorized design depth.
4. Study various dredging methodologies that provides
consistent maintenance dredging and could help combat sea
level rise and coastal erosion. (Marston)
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2020 Objectives
Functional Area
1. Develop a plan to communicate and assist Stakeholders
4. Harbor Stakeholders
required to complete and meet the newly defined Marine
Activities Permit program. (Marston)
(Scully)
Matters pertaining to Residential,
2. Assist Staff in developing a communication outreach to
Recreational, and Commercial Users.
the Stakeholders similar to the program in place with the
Mooring Association. (Marston)
3. Continue a dialogue with representatives of the Harbor
Charter Fleet industry, other commercial vessel operators
and rental concessionaires to promote best practices for
charter and commercial boat operations in Newport Harbor
with particular attention to vessel specifications, noise and
pollution control/compliance and long-range plans for
berthing. (Williams)
4. Support Staff in the Harbor Attendance Study. (Yahn)
1. Draft a Harbor Plan that can be used independently or in
5. Harbor Vision
conjunction with an update to the General Plan. Special
attention should be made to preservation of marine
(Yahn)
related activities and businesses in Newport Harbor.
Matters pertaining to Community
(Williams)
Outreach and the General Plan update
2. Evaluate and make recommendations for Lower Castaways.
(Marston)
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i. naroor uperatlons
tKenney) - Ivlatters pertaming
to the Management, ronies, Loaes, Kegulatlons ana tworcement
1.1 Complete current version of Title 17
1.2 Study and make recommendations for
1.3 Help identify derelict vessels in the
1.4 Study and provide recommendations for
while maintaining suggestions for future
changes on Marine Activities Permits.
harbor including recommendations for
shore moorings including transfer permit
revisions. (Yahn)
Identify all Stakeholders within the Harbor
limiting the inflow of derelict vessels into the
policy. (Beer, Cunningham)
who will require a Marine Activities Permit.
harbor. (Beer)
(Williams, Yahn)
City Council approved the recommended changes to Title 17 Nothing to report at this time. The ad hoc reported that the Wild Wave and 168 are no The ad hoc for this objective is scheduled to meet in February
and directed the ad hoc committee to review a provision longer in the Harbor. and March and will likely schedule a public meeting shortly
allowing administrative approval of commercial dock after.
encroachments in front of upland residential properties and
the limit on the number of liveaboards allowed in commercial
marinas. The ad hoc hopes to provide recommendations for
commercial dock encroachments at the next meeting. The ad
March 11, 2020
hoc obtained good feedback about liveaboards in commercial
marinas at their first public outreach meeting. A second
meeting has been scheduled for March 31. The ad hoc
committee will recommend the creation of five categories for a
MAP and will schedule a public meeting.
April 8, 2020
This meeting was canceled.
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May 13, 2020
This meeting was canceled.
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The subcommittee is working on section 17.10, the final The subcommittee is working on 5 types of permits and will be No change. The subcommittee has been working on the number and
section of Title 17 to be reviewed. Commercial Marina live- meeting again in June to further refine process. transfer of shore moorings and have found issues that are
aboards require an additional public meeting, which will be much more complex than would appear on the surface.
June 10, 2020
held as soon as possible. A review of 17.60.60 (E) will be Additional work will need to be done on this issue.
reviewed at a later date at the request of staff.
The subcommittee summarized the Harbor Commission's
The City Attorney's Office is reviewing Section 17.60.060(e).
Nothing to report at this time.
The subcommittee has been gathering data and will soon be
recommendations and Council action for Sections 17.40.030,
The ad hoc committee recommended four distinct types of
formulating their recommendations.
17.40.110, and 17.60.060(e)and noted staff is exploring a
Marine Activities Permits (MAP): charter operations of any
virtual public meeting for Sections 17.40.030 and 17.40.110.
size; vessels that rent human-powered craft; vessels that rent
craft powered by fuel, wind, electricity; and service providers
who utilize the Bay. The City Attorney's Office is reviewing
July 8, 2020
the ad hoc committee's recommendations. The ad hoc
committee hopes to present recommendations for the MAP to
the Harbor Commission in August and is studying shore
moorings.
Work continues on Section 17.10. The City Attorney's Office
The subcommittee has submitted 4 types of MAP permits to
Nothing to report at this time.
The subcommittee continues to compile information regarding
has reviewed the proposed revisions and has proposed
the City Attorney's office for review and comment.
Objective 1.4 and will focus first on onshore moorings.
additional modifications. The subcommittee will meet with
August 12, 2020
staff and the City Attorney's Office to address the proposed
modifications.
Commercial marina language was approved and will be
Targeting the October 14th meeting to review.
Nothing to report at this time.
Committee is compiling information.
September 9, 2020
forwarded to City Council.
Live-Aboards to go to City Council October 27. 17.10
Approved by the Harbor Commission. Implemented by the
To be removed.
The Ad Hoc committee is diligently pursuing issues with the
October 14, 2020
approved by the Harbor Commission and ready to go to
Harbor Department.
moorings there will be more information forthcoming.
Council. Date to be dertermined - November?
The Council approved the proposed Live-Aboard language.
Nothing to report at this time.
This objective is being removed.
The Ad Hoc continues to study mooring issues.
The last proposed update to Title 17 is 17.10 tentatively
November 9, 2020
scheduled to go before Council in January 2021.
(Continuing to move forward. Council Study Session
December 9, 2020 scheduled for January.
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2. Harbor Viability (Beer) - Matters pertaining to Assets, Amenities, and Access.
2.1 Evaluate potential enhancements to City 2.2 Support Staff with permanent anchorage at 2.3 Evaluate options to consolidate and reduce 2.4 Continue pursuit of a second public launch 2.5 Complete evaluation for establishing day
amenities provided to mooring permittees, the west end of Lido Island. (Williams) the footprint of the mooring fields. (Yahn) ramp. (Kenney) moorings off Big Corona beach. (Williams)
residents, and visitors. (Scully)
The item regarding mooring extensions was removed from the I It was noted that discussion is needed prior to submissi
Council agenda the prior day so that a meeting with the revised footprint for the West Anchorage, as well as
March 11, 2020 Newport Mooring Association can be held. Staff noted that no outreach.
mooring extensions will be issued until the policy is approved.
April 8, 2020 1 This meeting was canceled.
May 13, 2020 This meeting was canceled.
No change. Staff and subcommittee have been working on the latest The subcommittee has reached out to the Newport Beach No change
version of a proposal to create a permeant west anchorage. Mooring Association and asked for their input on the new City
The US Coast Guard requires additional public outreach, Council proposed policy on mooring extensions. They have
June 10, 2020 which the Harbormaster is working on completing. been given 60 days to review and comment. Further
discussions will occur once comments are received.
No change. Ms. Weiner is the new Coast Guard person reviewing the The City Attorney's Office has approved a suggestion from the
City's application for the West Anchorage. Ms. Weiner has Newport Mooring Association, and the ad hoc committee will
requested review of all documents to date and a briefing with prepare a response. The ad hoc committee continues to
July 8, 2020 her superior. Subcommittee and staff will meet with Ms. evaluate and discuss City amenities for mooring permittees,
Weiner following her briefing with her superior. The website residents, and visitors.
for public outreach is ready.
Discussions and outreach continue regarding Policy H-3. The U.S. Coast Guard has commented regarding the footprint Nothing to report at this time.
Harbormaster Borsting has audited permitted moorings and of the proposed West Anchorage, and Public Works
GIS information and identified a few discrepancies, which GIS Administrative Manager Miller has redrawn the footprint.
August 12, 2020 staff has corrected. Commissioner Beer will review the Policy
H-3 chart of moorings and resolve any issues with key
stakeholders.
The committee is evaluating specific amenities that is should Staff continues to work with the USCG and should have an The sub committee is working on a revised policy for mooring
September 9, 2020 focus its attention on and will report back at a future date. update in the next several weeks. extensions.
Working with GIS to ensure discrepancies have been Public outreach to begin with stakeholders. Formal application Nothing to report at this time.
October 14, 2020 corrected. Should be ready for Commission review in to be submitted to US Coast Guard.
November or December.
November 9, 2020 Nothing to report at this time. 10
No change. the U.S. Coast Guard did a site visit and looked at the Contnued progress is being made.
proposed area for the anchorage. Staff has completed the
December 9, 2020 application and it now under review by the Coast Guard.
No change
No change
Nothing to report at this time.
No change
I
No change
The subcommittee is arranging discussions for a plan.
subcommittee will begin this work soon.
Nothing to report at this time.
No change
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3. Harbor Infrastructure (Cunningham) - Matters pertaining to Sea Walls, Sea Level Rise, Dredging, Docks, and Beaches.
3.1 Secure timely closure of RGP54 permit
renewal with emphasis on a more
streamlined process.
March 11, 2020
April 8, 2020
May 13, 2020
3.2 Establish a sustainable program that
consistently re -nourishes our harbor
beaches. (Marston)
3.3 Support Staff to obtain funding and
approval to dredge the federal navigational
channels to its authorized design depth.
3.4 Study various dredging methodologies
that provides consistent maintenance
dredging and could help combat sea level
rise and coastal erosion. (Marston)
This Functional Area had nothing to report at this meeting
This meeting was canceled.
This meeting was canceled.
Currently on target to have the renewal in place by the end of As a carve out of the RGP54 permit, we have an approved A work in progress. Received $2 million from Army Corps of Looking at various ideas to re -use harbc
the calendar year. methodology to execute consistent sand replenishment. Engineers to dredge harbor mouth to Coast Guard cutter our local beaches. It will take years
Receiving permission from the agencies for routine sand station. Continuing to work to get additional funds in 2021 programs
maintenance is the hard part. Going into 2021 we will need and working on plan with legislators to get an additional $10
June 10, 2020 an execution plan and funds in the budget. This project also million. The City continues to look at various alternatives to
impacts the shore mooring objective. deal with 100K cubic yards of unsuitable material.
Nothing to report at this time.
July 8, 2020
The beach on the south side of Balboa Island needs m
to backfill the dredged area in order to create a natural
into the water.
RGP-54 public notice comment period extends from August T If a carve -out for beaches can be attained, Objective 3.2
2020 to September 6, 2020. Public comments, if any, will be change for 2021.
August 12, 2020 reviewed, and hopefully permits will be written soon after that.
Staff is moving forward with multiple governmental agencies Nothing to report at this time.
September 9, 2020 land are working to complete in December 2020.
Progress continues. Negotiations with Army Corps on permits. I Nothing to report at this time.
October 14, 2020
November 9, 2020
Process is almost complete.
December 9, 2020
Nothing to report at this time.
Nothing to report at this time.
The City's modified request for $10 million was well received. Nothing to report at this time.
Public Works Administrative Manager Miller will propose new
designs for floats at public docks at an upcoming meeting.
Nothing to report at this time. I Nothing to report at this time.
Out for Bid next week. Mid November work to begin. Draft EIR Nothing to report at this time.
for CAD.
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4. Harbor Stakeholders (Scully) - Matters pertaining to Residential, Recreational, and Commercial Users.
4.1 Develop a plan to communicate and
assist Stakeholders required to complete and
meet the newly defined Marine Activities
Permit program. (Marston)
March 11, 2020 (taking place.
April 8, 2020
May 13, 2020
Holding on this until the MAP is revised. Working on s
June 10, 2020 up those without a MAP.
On hold until the new Marine Activity permits have
completed and approved.
July 8, 2020
Delay due to revision of MAPS.
August 12, 2020
4.2 Assist Staff in developing a 4.3 Continue a dialogue with representatives 4.4 Support Staff in the Harbor Attendance
communication outreach to the Stakeholders of the Harbor Charter Fleet industry, other Study. (Yahn)
similar to the program in place with the
Mooring Association. (Marston)
This has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for
meetings again.
commercial vessel operators and rental
concessionaires to promote best practices
for charter and commercial boat operations
in Newport Harbor with particular attention
to vessel specifications, noise and pollution
control/compliance and long-range plans for
berthing. (Williams)
158 Harbor stakeholders and related information and will
continue to work on the study.
This meeting was canceled.
This meeting was canceled.
This has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for public All commercial marinas have been contacted with
meetings again. exception of one business and this information will go into
Harbor Attendance Study.
Requires scheduling of meetings with multiple stakeholders. Requires scheduling of meetings with multiple stakeholders. The ad hoc committee spoke regarding Objective 4.4 spoke
Considering the COVID 19 pandemic, we will wait until a safer Considering the COVID 19 pandemic, we will wait until a safer ensure the attendance study obtains the correct da'
time to meet. time to meet. Nonprofits that utilize the Harbor have been contacted a
good feedback has been received. Annual headcour
include 1,470,661 for the Balboa Ferry, 1,319,287 for Li
Marina Village, 200,000 for Davy's Locker, and 50,000 1
electric cruises. The ad hoc committee will provide feedba
in the next few months.
This has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for public his has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for public Work on Objective 4.4 is slow because of businesses
meetings again. meetings again. responding to written requests for information. Based
current information, more than 5 million people use
Harbor.
Delay due to revision of MAPS. This has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for public his has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for public Moving forward with restrauants, and yacht clubs and finishing
September 9, 2020 meetings again. meetings again. up for profit and non-profit businesses.
Now that MAPS are approved progress on this objective will Holding off due to COVID. We will move forward with a Holding off due to COVID. We will move forward with a
begin. significant focus next year. I significant focus next year.
October 14, 2020
The new Marine Activities Permits were approved at the lastl Focus will take place on this objective in 2021
meeting and are being rolled out. Harbormaster Borsting and
November 9, 2020 Team are working on bringing businesses up to speed. More
time will be devoted to this objective now that the approval
has been completed.
December 9, 2020
Focus will take place on this objective in 2021. This objective is nearing completion and is roughly 8
complete. The subcommittee anticipates bringing a draft c
of the study to the December Harbor Commission Meeting.
Commissioner Scully provided a presentation to the
Commission. This is completed.
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5. Harbor Vision (Yahn) - Matters pertaining to Community Outreach and the General Plan update
5.1 Draft a Harbor Plan that can be used 5.2 Evaluate and make recommendations
independently or in conjunction with an for Lower Castaways. (Marston)
update to the General Plan. Special attention
should be made to preservation of marine
related activities and businesses in Newport
Harbor. (Williams)
Separate meetings are scheduled with PB&R and Harbor
March 11, 2020 Commission to discuss Lower Castaways with staff prior to
meeting together.
April 8, 2020
May 13, 2020
This has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for
June 10, 2020 meetings again.
This has been placed on hold until COVID 19 allows for
meetings again.
July 8, 2020
The subcommittee is exploring areas where marine-relat
activities and businesses can be preserved and exploring
August 12, 2020 relationship with the Planning Department to learn of projec
that affect the Harbor.
September 9, 2020
Nothing to report at this time.
October 14, 2020
November 9, 2020
December 9, 2020
is issue was placed on hold by the City Council. Staff
low up to determine if preliminary work can proceed.
This issue was placed on hold by the City Council. Vice i
Cunningham stated he had an email exchange with Outr
Club, the group actively cleaning up the lot and m;
improvements at Lower Castaways, who indicated the
term need is sand.
The subcommittee is interested in continuing a dialog
initiating meetings with the Parks, Beaches and Recre
Commission regarding Lower Castaways.
Meeting scheduled for September 11, 2020
Met with City Staff to evaluate and discuss Clean-up,
and Long Term use.
This meeting was canceled.
This meeting was canceled.
Nothing to report at this time.
Nothing to report at this time.
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