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September 16, 2009
Harbor Resources
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Dredging —Upper Newport Bay
RDA Contracting Inc.,
apparent low bidder at
Phase 11.
(Alameda, CA) is the
$13.8 million for
In the pre -award statement, RDA listed the
same equipment (tug and barges) that were
previously used for Phase I. Contractor
anticipates using the same field team to
complete the project.
Anticipated start date is October / November
2009.
Dredging —Lower Newport Bay
Still working with the Planning Dept. to redefine the scope of work
which will fully analyze all of the available contaminant disposal
options before proceeding with and EIR.
This strategy is favored by our Planning Dept. and will be best for
community buy -in for whatever disposal option is chosen.
As of now, all disposal options are up for consideration.
Testing
Still negotiating with the DMMT (Dredge Material Management Team) on
the final round of bioaccumulation testing (the effect the sediment has on
the tissues of the animals.)
Primarily concerned with Mercury and DDT threshold values.
Asking City Council for additional $75k to complete the project at the
September 22 meeting.
Total testing costs will be $375,000
Remember the goal: Dispose as much of the material at LA -3 (cheaper)
compared to alternate contaminated disposal solution.
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Sea Lions* . . what we are doing
Hired South Mooring Co. to conduct night time
deterrent efforts
3 -5 nights per week spraying sea
vessels.
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Bait Barge RFP
The Bait Barge permit which is currently
operated under the San Pedro Bait
Company, will expire in January 2010.
An RFP is being prepared and will be out in
the next few weeks.
The current permit has been around for 20 years
with several renewals. It is time to open it up to
the competitive bid process.
Flooding Issue at W. Edgewater
(Between Lindo and Island Ave.)
Neighborhood has
complained for years of
severe flooding on Island
Ave during storms and
high tides.
Grassy area and bulkhead
is public property with
easements.
Met with neighborhood to
discuss solutions:
Raise bulkhead
Raise the lawn area in
a mound to trap water
Raise sidewalk
Anticipate a solution in - 6
months.
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Newport to Ensenada & Border Run
Regattas
September 8 — Joint meeting at Harbor Patrol with both
regatta committee members.
Concerns with:
Safety with many boats sailing down the coast.
Confusion with starting lines — Balboa Pier vs. Little Corona
(about 1.25 miles)
Start times
Both events will apply for Newport Beach Activities
Permits with input from Harbor Resources and Harbor
Patrol.
34 & 35 Linda Isle
Existing dock system was permitted and installed in 1997.
Conditioned to allow berthing of:
One 105ft vessel and
One 44 ft maximum length vessel
October 2008. Both properties transferred to one owner.
When ownership is divided ...
Shared pier agreement or
Removal of dock
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Harbor Design Criteria
Harbor Dock Standards need to be updated
Some small but important errors found, particularly with dock
floatation, freeboard and live / dead loads calculations,
We have requested the industry to provide feedback for
further updates.
Goal:
Harbor Commission approval in November
City Council approval in December/ January
Rhine Wharf Repairs &Public Pier
Both projects will be bid together as one
package.
Bid is currently open. Potential bidders go to:
City Home Page: www.newportbeachca.gov
"Online Services"
"Bidding and Bid Results"
"Contract 3821 — Rhine Channel Wharf and Public
Dock"
Bid opening: October 6
Anticipated start date: November 2009
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October Harbor Commission Study Session
Wednesday, October 14, 4:00 — 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
Regularly Scheduled Meeting
6:00 PM
November Harbor Commission
Regularly scheduled meeting on November 11th is Veteran's Day
Alternate meeting dates proposed:
Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 PM
or
Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 PM
For More Information
http:// www. newportbeachca .qov /harborresources
Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager
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(949) 644 -3043
Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor
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(949) 644 -3041