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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHarbor Commission Agenda - October 12, 2016CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - 6:30 PM Harbor Commission Members: Paul Blank, Chair Joe Stapleton, Vice Chair Bill Kenney, Secretary Brad Avery, Commissioner Dave Girling, Commissioner Duncan McIntosh, Commissioner Doug West, Commissioner Staff Members: Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor City Council Liaison: Duffy Duffield, Council Member The Harbor Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Harbor Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Harbor Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 644-3034 or cmiller@newportbeachca.gov. NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Harbor Resources Division 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. 1)CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2)ROLL CALL 3)PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4)PUBLIC COMMENTS 5)APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 14, 2016 Minutes September 14, 2016 Minutes 6)CURRENT BUSINESS October 12, 2016 Page 2 Harbor Commission Meeting 1. Continued Item: Appeal - 2888 Bay Shore Drive (Newport Marina Reconstruction) This item was continued from the August 10, 2016 Harbor Commission meeting in an effort for both parties to propose a compromise towards a solution. Recommendation: 1) Uphold, amend or reverse the Harbor Manager’s issuance of the Approval in Concept. 2888 Bay Shore Appeal HC Staff Report 2. Newport Beach Draft Sustainability Plan - Comments At the September meeting, the Harbor Commission was asked to review the Newport Beach Draft Sustainability Plan and to provide comments to staff by the October meeting. Recommendation: 1)Review and discuss the Sustainability Plan; and 2)Direct staff to report and to provide comments and/or recommendations to the City Council. Sustainability Staff Report Sustainability Attachment A 3. Preservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport Harbor The Harbor Commission Ad Hoc Committee will present their report and recommend it be forwarded to the Community Development Department. Recommendation: 1)Review the attached report titled “Preservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport Harbor”, and forward to the Community Development Department. Preservation of Marine Activities Staff Report Preservation of Marine Activities Attachment A 7)COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) 8)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES 9)QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES 10)PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS OR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON OR HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER 11)MATTERS WHICH COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) October 12, 2016 Page 3 Harbor Commission Meeting 12)DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 13)ADJOURNMENT NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Council Chambers Wednesday, September 14, 2016 7:15 PM 1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. 2) ROLL CALL Commissioners: Paul Blank, Chair Dave Girling Bill Kenney Duncan McIntosh Joe Stapleton Brad Avery (arrived late) Doug West Staff Members: Chris Miller, Harbor Resources Manager Shannon Levin, Harbor Resources Supervisor Patrick Alford, Planning Program Manager City Council Liaison: Duffy Duffield 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Stapleton 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Collings reported a large boat, approximately 40 feet in length, was blocking access to the channel at the Newport Boulevard Bridge. He requested the Harbor Commission instruct staff to explore the situation and place an item on a future agenda for a full hearing. Henry Haas advised that a 40-foot boat was impeding his use of the channel at the Newport Boulevard Bridge. He requested the Commission include an agenda item for the October meeting so that he could present information and a petition. Walter Talleur shared details of his boat and his use of the north passage at the Newport Beach Bridge. He requested the 18-foot boat restriction for the dock be enforced. Steven Haas related his experience with the boat blocking the channel at the Newport Boulevard Bridge. The boat was a hazard for other boaters. He wished to provide information and speak at a hearing on the issue. 5) APPROVAL OF MINUTES – August 10, 2016 Minutes Commissioner Kenney moved approval of the Minutes as submitted. Commissioner Girling seconded the motion. The motion carried with 5 aye, 0 no and 1 abstaining votes. Chair Blank brought Agenda Item 6 forward as Lieutenant Alsobrook, Harbormaster, was present. DRAFT 6) CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Harbor Commission Objectives and Ad Hoc Committee Update: Quarterly Review Every quarter, the Harbor Commission will review the 2016 Objectives as well as the ad hoc committees they manage. Recommendation: a) Receive and file. Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller advised that the purpose of the report was for Commissioners to provide comments of progress made on Harbor Commission Objectives and various ad hoc committees. Staff would publish comments in a report and post them to the City's website. Chair Blank noted verbiage was cut off in the printed report and requested all language be included in the published report. Commissioner Kenney suggested staff circulate a final draft quarterly report and request comments prior to the meeting. Chair Blank suggested the report provided in the staff report was sufficient for a final draft. Jim Mosher believed the report gave an incorrect impression regarding a mooring management committee. This was actually the voting subset of the entire Commission that was selected at meetings to vote on mooring management issues. 2. Harbor Commission Ferry Tour Planning Planning details will be discussed about the upcoming Harbor Commission ferry tour later this year. Recommendation: a) Receive and file. Commissioner Stapleton reported the date for the ferry tour was December 10, 2016. Discussion would include derelict vessels, RGP-54, pumpout services, standup paddleboard safety, alternative anchorage, public piers, Mariners' Mile, Lower Castaways, alternative launch ramp sites, speed limits, marker replacement and more. Chair Blank clarified that the Harbor Commission meeting would begin at 8:30, and the ferry would depart at 9:00. Commissioners discussed ferry capacity, a registration process and reservations for VIPs. Anyone was welcome to attend the Commission meeting at 8:30 a.m. The first 60 people to the dock could board the ferry. Notice of the special meeting would be posted on the City's website and spread via word of mouth. 3. Harbor Design Standards – Draft Review The City is in the final stages of updating the Waterfront Project Guidelines and Standards – Harbor Design Criteria for Commercial and Residential Facilities (“Harbor Design Standards”). The purpose of this staff report is to provide a 90% final draft for the Commission and public to review over the next month. An ad hoc committee will also be formed to review the document before the Commission considers the near final draft in October. Recommendation: a) Receive and file; and b) Form an ad hoc committee to review the Harbor Design Standards in detail and to report back to the Commission in October. Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller wished to provide the Harbor Design Standards to the Commission and the public to begin the 30-day review period. Staff had received recommendations to improve the Harbor Design Standards and was finalizing studies for incorporation into the package. He hoped to return to the Harbor Commission in October for comment and to present the results of the studies. 2 DRAFT Chair Blank requested volunteers for an ad hoc committee to review carefully the document and return with a presentation in October. Mr. Miller envisioned a public breakout meeting with the ad hoc committee in a few weeks to review standards in detail. Commissioners discussed obtaining public comment, especially from contractors, and delaying review of the Harbor Design Standards for 60 or 90 days. Mr. Miller hoped to present the Harbor Design Standards to the Council in November as the Building Department was also presenting the updated California Building Codes. Commissioners Girling, McIntosh and Kenney agreed to serve on the ad hoc committee. Commissioner West moved to appoint Commissioners McIntosh, Kenney and Girling to an ad hoc subcommittee to address with public participation the revised Harbor Design Standards. Commissioner Stapleton seconded the motion. Jim Mosher felt the Council hearing the Harbor Design Standards along with the revised Building Codes was irrelevant. He wondered whether revisions to the Standards corrected ambiguities raised in a recent hearing before the Commission. Carter Ford suggested staff invite engineers to participate in commenting on the Harbor Design Standards. An engineer had shared with Mr. Ford his hope that the Standards would allow more latitude and flexibility and provide an easier process. Commissioner Kenney remarked that input from the engineering and construction trades would be critical and suggested an outreach meeting be held in the evening. The motion carried with 7 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. 4. Newport Beach Draft Sustainability Plan The Harbor Commission is asked to review the Newport Beach Draft Sustainability Plan, and to provide comments to staff. Recommendation: a) Review and discuss the Sustainability Plan; and b) Direct staff to report and to provide comments and/or recommendations to the City Council. Planning Program Manager Patrick Alford provided an overview of the Sustainability Plan. He requested the Harbor Commission provide opinions regarding the Sustainability Plan. Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller noted five sections of the Draft Sustainability Plan that could be of interest to the Harbor Commission. Former Mayor Gardner reported a good cross-section of the community had participated in developing the Sustainability Plan. It was important to maintain businesses related to the harbor and not to be narrow in definitions. The City depended upon grants for many projects, and a Sustainability Plan would be important to granting agencies. Commissioner Stapleton felt the Harbor Commission's support of the Sustainability Plan was critically important. Commissioner West echoed Commissioner Stapleton's comments and highlighted opportunities for water conservation in the harbor. Chair Blank disclosed that he had participated in two sessions regarding the Sustainability Plan; however, he did not represent the Harbor Commission at those meetings. The Sustainability Plan did a good job of identifying incentives and offering latitude to people who wanted to approach development and improvement opportunities within the City The section regarding waste reduction was an opportunity to identify appropriate locations for marine recycling and hazardous materials disposal. 3 DRAFT Jim Mosher suggested comments from previous Board and Commission reviews be provided to subsequent Boards and Commissions. The Harbor Commission should clearly state if it endorsed Mr. Miller's comments regarding the Sustainability Plan. Chair Blank suggested Commissioners review the Draft Sustainability Plan over the next 30 days and provide comments. At that time, staff could aggregate the comments and present them to the Commission for discussion and a vote. Final comments would then be submitted to Mr. Alford. Commissioner Stapleton moved to continue the item for 30 days with a commitment from Commissioners to review the Draft Sustainability Plan, provide their comments to staff in advance of the next meeting, to aggregate individual comments, and then to review, discuss and approve comments at the next meeting. Commissioner McIntosh seconded the motion. The motion carried with 7 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. 5. Mooring Revocations Mooring permits may be revoked due to failure to pay annual rental fees. According to Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Chapter 17.70, the Harbor Commission shall conduct a hearing prior to revoking a mooring permit. Hold a public hearing, consider the relevant evidence, and if justified under NBMC Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5), revoke mooring permits for failure to pay annual rental fees. Recommendation: a) Revoke moorings P-091, W-056, S-118, H-410, J-0712, H-610, and J-104 for failure to pay annual rental fees according to NBMC Sections 17.60.040(L)(1) and 17.70.020(A)(5). Chair Blank requested an update to the moorings permits proposed for revocation. Harbor Resources Manager Shannon Levin reported 22 accounts were delinquent originally. Staff sent four notices for revocation with the first notice sent in late winter and the final notice in early August. Mooring permits S-118 and J-0712 remained delinquent. Ms. Levin reviewed actions staff would take if the Harbor Commission voted to revoke the mooring permits. Commissioners discussed the leniency of the process; recurring offenders; potential revision of the Mooring Code; instituting a penalty or interest on delinquent accounts; City policy for delinquent notices; and the difference between a delinquent utility bill and a delinquent mooring account. Commissioner Kenney moved to revoke mooring permit S-118 for failure to pay $315 in annual fees subject to payment not being collected by close of business Friday, September 16, 2016. Commissioner McIntosh seconded the motion. The motion carried with 7 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. Commissioner Girling moved to revoke mooring permit J-712 for failure to pay $1,575 annual fees subject to nonpayment by close of business Friday, September 16, 2016. Commissioner Kenney seconded the motion. The motion carried with 7 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. Council Member Duffield advised that the State Tidelands did not consider having a right to an annual use of a mooring the same as a lease of property. 6. Harbor Patrol Mooring and Anchorage Update Every month, Harbormaster Mark Alsobrook will update the Harbor Commission on moorings and anchorage usage in the harbor. Recommendation: a) Receive and file. Lieutenant Mark Alsobrook, Harbormaster, advised his report regarding temporary anchorage covered the time period from June 3, 2016 to September 8, 2016. Harbor Patrol conducted 232 checks of 4 DRAFT anchorage and logged 61 individual vessels from 18 cities other than Newport Beach. Thirteen vessels stayed overnight, and 28 vessels agreed to and were administered with dye tabs. During the same time period, 182 vessels stayed overnight at the east anchorage. The highest usage of anchorage occurred on weekends. In August 2016, Harbor Patrol rented 131 moorings; transferred 9 moorings; issued 56 monthly maintenance notifications; destroyed 1 derelict vessel with 2 others in the process; impounded 10 vessels; and found 4 vessels. In August 2016, 366 patrol events were related to moorings, which consumed approximately 110 hours of staff time. In response to Commissioner Stapleton's questions, Lieutenant Alsobrook reported there were considerably fewer complaints from homeowners during the summer of 2016 compared to the summer of 2015, perhaps due to proactive patrolling. Vessels chose whether they anchored to the east or west side of Lido Isle. Lieutenant Alsobrook was not aware of any issues with the Invictus; however, he had heard about a vessel drifting out of anchorage and too close to Invictus. In response to Commissioner McIntosh's questions, Lieutenant Alsobrook indicated Harbor Patrol distributed flyers to boaters. The capacity of anchorage depended on the size of vessels. There were no reports of anchorage being filled to capacity over the Labor Day weekend. Commissioner West spent Labor Day weekend in temporary anchorage and shared his observations of vessels in anchorage during that time. He felt the Jetpack America operation probably discouraged some boats from anchoring and affected kayaks and paddleboards within anchorage. 7. Discounted Vessel Sewage Pumpout Service for Offshore Mooring Permittees (Time Permitting) In an effort to improve and promote water quality, and to provide services to the mooring permittees, the City is considering a program to provide a discounted rate for vessel sewage pumpout service for the offshore mooring permittees. When the concept was presented to the City Council in June 2016, they recommended the Harbor Commission provide input on the program details. Recommendation: a) Review the program details and recommend staff seek City Council approval. Chair Blank inquired whether Commissioners wished to continue this item due to the time, to which Commissioner responded no. Commissioners West and Girling recused themselves because of their association with the Balboa Yacht Club. Chair Blank recused himself as he held a mooring permit. Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller reported regarding the purposes and details of the program and marketing efforts. Details were open to debate by the Harbor Commission. The City Council generally supported the proposed program and commented that the program should serve offshore mooring permittees only and mooring permittees should share some of the cost. Council Member Duffield added that a pumpout company had no way of knowing how many gallons it would pump out. He paid $35 to pump out his boat and was unsure whether a savings of $10 would be enough to interest permittees in the program. Commissioners discussed the total cost to the City of $40,000 to $50,000; frequency and typical cost of a vessel pumpout; which permittees would utilize the program most; abuse of public pumpout stations; reduction of pumpout station maintenance and repair costs; exploring elimination of public pumpout stations; use of pumpout stations by pumpout companies; pumpout stations in private marinas available for public use; discussion of the program with the Newport Mooring Association; and economic viability of the proposed program. 5 DRAFT Chuck South, South Mooring Company, commented regarding use and abuse of public pumpout stations; total cost of the program; repairs and improvements made to pumpout stations; and whether improvements would reduce maintenance costs. Carter Ford shared the history of the pumpout station at 15th Street. Technical work enhanced the reliability and function of pumpout stations. Live-aboards felt there were better ways to spend the money, and likely would not utilize the program. Len Bose suggested a code enforcement agent could solve many of the issues. Commissioners supported providing amenities for mooring holders, but not the amount of funds suggested. Cameras could be installed to document offenders; however, reviewing video and finding offenders would require staff time. Mr. Miller advised that downtime for pumpout stations was minimal after South Mooring made repairs and improvements. A code enforcement officer on the water could solve some problems. Commissioner Stapleton moved not to proceed with a pilot program in that it did not go far enough and did not provide a service to mooring holders that they would use. Commissioner Avery seconded the motion. The motion carried with 4 aye, 0 no and 0 abstaining votes. 7) COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Commissioner West presented each Commissioner with a DVD of the making of the Newport Harbor entrance. Chair Blank announced the Harbor Commission would likely be invited to a Planning Commission meeting in the next few months. The California Coastal Commission approved the Coastal Implementation Plan for the City of Newport Beach. The next Mariner's Mile Revitalization Plan meeting was scheduled for Marina Park on September 26, 2016. 8) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES None. 9) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER ON HARBOR RELATED ISSUES Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller reported the Central Avenue Pier would not be reviewed by the Coastal Commission in October. Staff was working on finalizing design of the pier and revitalizing the plaza. The Invictus was present for three or four weekends and had a total of 17 days to use in Newport Harbor. The Invictus requested the buoy remain deployed until mid-November. Mr. Miller approved the request and would charge the same fee as previously charged. Thee anchorage was supposed to be removed on September 15. The Resolution allowed Mr. Miller to keep it open up to another month. The Harbor Commission preferred to keep it open for as long as possible. Chair Blank inquired whether speakers were needed to support the Central Avenue Pier before the Coastal Commission. Mr. Miller suggested comments could be submitted in writing rather than in person. He did not expect any objection to the project and hoped it would be placed on the consent calendar. In response to Chair Blank's question, Mr. Miller indicated the mooring buoy for the Invictus was supposed to be lighted. 10) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COUNCIL LIAISON OR HARBOR RESOURCES MANAGER Jim Mosher did not understand the significance of replacing the appendix about eelgrass with a chapter about beachfront encroachment in the Coastal Implementation Plan. He believed the Chair of the 6 DRAFT Coastal Commission was incorrect in stating applications for docks and development on the water would not be presented to the Coastal Commission, but reviewed by the City and approved locally. Chair Blank also understood on-the-water development was subject to the jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission while upland development in a coastal zone was covered by the local coastal program. 11) MATTERS WHICH COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION OR REPORT (NON-DISCUSSION ITEM) Commissioner Girling inquired about the process for placing an item on the agenda regarding the Newport Boulevard Bridge issue. Harbor Resources Manager Chris Miller was aware of the problem and would include an agenda item. Commissioner West requested an item regarding the status and experience with Jetpack America. Mr. Miller advised that a Marine Activities Permit was an annual permit; however, the Request for Proposal process to select Jetpack America could have provided more than one year. 12) DATE AND TIME FOR NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Chair Blank reported the next meeting was scheduled for October 12, 2016. 13) ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Harbor Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 7 DRAFT  NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report  CITY OF  October 12, 2016 Agenda Item No. _1_ TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043, cmiller@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Continued Item: Appeal – 2888 Bay Shore Drive (Newport Marina Reconstruction) ______________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: This item was continued from the August 10, 2016 Harbor Commission meeting in an effort for both parties to propose a compromise towards a solution. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Uphold, amend or reverse the Harbor Manager’s issuance of the Approval in Concept. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: Please reference the staff report from the July 13, 2016 Harbor Commission meeting. On August 10, 2016, the applicant requested 60 days to develop a solution that might solve the issue between his client and the appellant next door. To date, staff is not aware of a suitable compromise agreed upon between the two parties. The City does not have any new or updated information for the Commission to consider. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission 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) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item).  NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report  CITY OF  October 12, 2016 Agenda Item No. _2_ TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043, cmiller@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Newport Beach Draft Sustainability Plan - Comments ______________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: At the September meeting, the Harbor Commission was asked to review the Newport Beach Draft Sustainability Plan and to provide comments to staff by the October meeting. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Review and discuss the Sustainability Plan; and 2. Direct staff to report and to provide comments and/or recommendations to the City Council. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: The Harbor Commission has provided comments to staff as shown in Attachment A. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission 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) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a “project” as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: A. Harbor Commission Comments on the Sustainability Plan  NEWPORT BEACH SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Harbor Commissioner Comments October 7, 2016 1) Paul Blank - Chair a) Section 1 – Education 1. Awards/Recognition for those who demonstrate progress. Laguna Beach has such an awards program (My hotel and I were among the recipients the first year it was offered). We used it in press releases and marketing. It was a big deal to us and we put significant effort into earning this recognition. b) Section 2 – Building/Development 1. Flexibility – the example sited is good but I believe the language should be expanded to recognize “new sustainable techniques and innovative materials”. c) Section 3 – Waste Reduction 1. Provide for hazardous waste disposal – expired marine flares are a real challenge for boat owners to dispose of. Make it easier. As well encourage boaters to move to non-hazardous and reusable Visual Distress Signal Devices. Also, consider establishing marine waste recycling centers around the harbor – similar but not limited to motor oil recycling depots. Consider adding bilge cleaning and collection services similar to what’s being offered for marine sanitation collection to mooring permit holders. Lastly (also sort of covered in 6b – Protect harbors) add skimmers and debris collection methods to not only the surface of the harbor but to the bottom of the harbor as well. 2) Douglas West a) Section 6a - Water Conservation 1. Vessel Maintenance Water Conservation Message: Promote public awareness of the need to minimize the use of potable water in routine vessel wash downs. Target commercial boat washing services with this message and explore ways of actively encouraging or incentivizing these operators to be "water smart." 2. Salt Water Wash Down/Fresh Water Rinse: Encourage vessel owners and boat washing services to adopt this practice. Facilitate this alternative by requiring or incentivizing marinas, yacht clubs, and boat service operators to install salt water pumps at docks throughout the harbor. 2    3) William Kenney a) Section 6b - Water Quality 1. Reduce Runoff / Reduce Trash: It is my understanding that the most significant polluters of the ocean and the bay are the streams that run into them. With respect to the objective of having beaches with no lower than a B grade, emphasis should be placed on somehow processing the discharge from the Santa Ana River into the ocean and San Diego Creek into the Upper Bay. 2. Encourage Clean Boating: Once the Sustainability Plan is adopted it will be incumbent on the Harbor Commission to expand on this objective. In that regard I can think of a number of avenues that we can pursue to accomplish the objective. Otherwise, in my opinion the Sustainability Plan is well written and well thought out and now just needs to be adopted. 4) Joseph Stapleton I am a huge supporter of this plan and will help do whatever it takes to push this forward. No comments at the moment.    NEWPORT BEACH Harbor Commission Staff Report  CITY OF  October 12, 2016 Agenda Item No. _3_ TO: HARBOR COMMISSION FROM: Chris Miller, Harbor Manager - 949-644-3043, cmiller@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Preservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport Harbor ______________________________________________________________________ ABSTRACT: The Harbor Commission Ad Hoc Committee will present their report and recommend it be forwarded to the Community Development Department. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Review the attached report titled “Preservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport Harbor”, and forward to the Community Development Department. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: Harbor Commission Objective #1 states that the Commission will “collaborate with the Marine Committee of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce in the development of strategy recommendations to support the preservation of water-dependent commercial and recreational activities as prescribed in the Harbor Area Management Plan and the Harbor and Bay Element of the General Plan.” Commissioners Stapleton, Girling and Blank developed the attached report in support the Harbor Commission Objective stated above. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the Harbor Commission 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) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a “project” as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Preservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport Harbor October 12, 2016 Page 2 Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the Harbor Commission considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: A. Harbor Commission Report: Preservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport Harbor Harbor CommissionPreservation of Marine Related Activities and Businesses in Newport HarborOCTOBER 12TH, 2016 Ensuring the Long Term Welfare of Newport HarborObjective:Collaborate with the Marine Committee of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce in the development of strategy recommendations to support the preservation of water-dependent commercial and recreational activities as prescribed in the Harbor Area Management Plan and the Harbor and Bay Element of the General Plan. Committee Members•Harbor Commissioner Vice-Chair: Joe Stapleton•Harbor Commissioner Chair: Paul Blank•Harbor Commissioner Past Chair: Dave Girling•NB Chamber Marine Committee Co-Chair: David Beek•NB Chamber Marine Committee Co-Chair: Chandler Bell Our Process and Activities•Reviewed previous documents as they related to this objective•Met with David Beek and Chandler Bell from the Newport Beach Chamber Marine Committee•Met with additional constituents and harbor stakeholders•Prepared the list of:1) Critical waterfront businesses/services and the 2) Elements of a successful harbor3) Identified those appropriate for future planning on Mariners Mile Currently Underserved•Public Launch Ramp•Hazards / Waste Response*•Shipyards / Boat Repair*•Docks / Slips / Mooring Services*•Dredging and Harbor Maintenance*Monitor, but Not Underserved•Commercial Fishing Load / Unload•Charter Vessel Industries*•Fuel Docks•Commercial Marinas / Storage*•CNB Harbor Resources•Pump Out Stations*•Public Docks*•Guest & Visitor Support / Facilities*Critical Waterfront Businesses / Services*Appropriate for Mariners Mile Currently Underserved•Commercial Warf/Loading Area*Monitor, but Not Underserved•Vessel / Recreational Rentals*•Sightseeing / Harbor Tours*•Vessel Sales*•Dry Boat Storage*•Mast Up Dry Boat Storage*Monitor, but Not Underserved•Marine Fuel Polishing•Oil Change and Sanitary Services•Vessel Cleaning – Topsides*•Vessel Cleaning - Anti-Fouling*•Sailmakers, Canvas and Upholstery Makers•Sea Lion Disbursement•Fishing / Whale / Nature Excursions*•Dining and Entertainment*Elements of a Successful Harbor*Appropriate for Mariners Mile Monitor, but Not Underserved•Yacht Clubs*•Sailing Schools*•Summer Sailing Programs*•Christmas Boat Parade*Monitor, but Not Underserved•Bait Barge•Commercial Warf / Loading Area*•Fractional Ownership Sales and Management*•Museums / Experiential / Educational Providers*Elements of a Successful Harbor*Appropriate for Mariners Mile QuestionsThank You