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FROM
CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
May 22, 2018
Agenda Item No. 5
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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: Proposed Creation of a Harbor Department
ABSTRACT:
This report outlines the proposed creation of a Harbor Department and associated job
descriptions and compensation.
In addition, staff is requesting an amendment to Title 17, Harbor Code to reflect the City's
responsibility in the Harbor as well as the responsibilities of the Harbor Director.
The City Council received a report from staff on aspects of the proposed changes at the
Study Session of May 8, 2018.
RECOMMENDATION -
a) Determine that the 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 it will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly;
b) Introduce Ordinance No. 2018-7, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Creating a Harbor Department, and pass to second
reading on June 12, 2018;
c) Adopt Resolution No. 2018-26, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, Creating Positions and Amending and Establishing Position
Classifications and Salary Ranges for the Harbor Department;
d) Introduce Ordinance No. 2018-8, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Amending Sections 2.12.010, 2.12.018, and 2.12.100,
Adding Section 2.12.120 to Chapter 2.12 of Title 2 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, Pertaining to the Utilities Department, Public Works Department, and Harbor
Department, and pass to second reading on June 12, 2018; and
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e) Introduce Ordinance No. 2018-9, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, California, Amending Newport Beach Municipal Code Title 17 Harbor
Code, and pass to second reading on June 12, 2018.
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
The creation of the Harbor Department will change expenditures in the following manner:
Item
Ongoing
One -Time
I
1.0
Expenses
Expenses
Changes to Salaries and Benefits
Ending the Contract for the Marina Park Marina
Work Boat- Equipping and Purchase
Building Modifications at Marina Park
DISCUSSION:
$ 281,448
$ (183, 000)
Total Change to Ongoing Expenses= $
Total One -Time Expenses =
$ 150,000
$ 500,000
98,448
$ 650,000
On July 1, 2017, the City took over responsibility for managing certain aspects of harbor
operations (specifically mooring administration as well as some Title 17 enforcement)
from the Orange County Sheriff. Since that time, the function has resided in both the
Public Works Department and the City Manager's Office. The staffing has consisted of
part-time employees located at Marina Park. Over the last year, staff has evaluated the
services provided and staffing needs and determined that the best approach to the long-
term success of the harbor may be to create a new Harbor Department. The existing
Harbor Resources function would move from Public Works to the Harbor Department.
Staff is proposing adding newjob descriptions and classifications be included in the salary
schedule. The staffing model is below.
Title
Full -Time Equivalent
Harbor Director/Harbormaster (Full -Time)
1.0
Harbor Resources Manager (Full -Time)
1.0
Harbor Technician II (Full -Time)
1.0
Department Assistant (1 FT plus PT)
1.5
Lead Harbor Service Workers (2 FT + PT)
3.5
Harbor Services Workers (Part -Time)
4.0
Total
12.0
At the City Council Study Session of May 8, 2018, staff presented a staffing model to
include a Dockmaster position to manage the Marina Park boat slips. After further
discussion with staff, staff is proposing to add these duties to the Lead Harbor Services
Worker job classification. This will provide additional staffing flexibility for the Department.
Staff will be able to both be on the water and in the office managing the marina.
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In order to implement the proposed changes, Title 17 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code needs to be modified should the City Council approve the creation of the Harbor
Department. The proposed changes reflect the new organization and reporting
responsibilities.
At the May 8, 2018 City Council Study Session, Council Member Dixon requested a three-
year business plan for the Harbor Department. Over the past year, the employees
working on the harbor have identified a number of issues that may need to be addressed
in the future. Attachment G is a list of tasks and proposed budget to be completed over
the next three fiscal years. Staff is not recommending any additional staffing during this
time and would recommend that the individual chosen as Harbor Director would work to
develop a long-term plan for managing his or her Harbor Department.
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)
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.
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 —
Ordinance No. 2018-7
Attachment B —
Resolution No. 2018-26
Attachment C —
Ordinance No. 2018-8
Attachment D —
Redline Title 2.12
Attachment E —
Ordinance No. 2018-9
Attachment F —
Redline Title 17
Attachment G
— Proposed Three Year Harbor Action Plan/Budget
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ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CREATING
A HARBOR DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 1978 Beacon Bay Bill, as amended, the City of
Newport Beach ("City") acts on behalf of the State of California as the trustee of tidelands
located within the City's limits, including Newport Harbor;
WHEREAS, Newport Harbor is the crown jewel of the City and is home to a wide
mixture of residences and businesses and over 5,000 recreational and commercial
vessels;
WHEREAS, Newport Harbor is a tourist destination for the county, state, nation,
and world;
WHEREAS, a 2018 report produced by Beacon Economics found that on an
annual basis Newport Harbor directly/indirectly generates $1 billion in commercial
economic output, supports 8,394 jobs, and generates $366.4 million in labor income;
WHEREAS, Newport Harbor is currently being managed by a number of City staff
members reporting to a variety of departments, including, but not limited to, the Harbor
Resources Division within the Public Works Department;
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide for the long term efficient management of
Newport Harbor under a single department; and
WHEREAS, City Charter Section 601 allows the City Council to create a new
department by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains as
follows:
Section 1: The Harbor Department is hereby created and shall be under the
authority of the Harbor Director. The Harbor Director shall be appointed, suspended,
and/or removed by the City Manager. The City Council, by resolution, may provide for
the number, titles, qualifications, powers, duties and compensation of all officers and
employees assigned to the Harbor Department.
Section 2: The Harbor Resources Division within the Public Works Department
is folded into the Harbor Department, and is eliminated as a standalone division.
Section 3: The City Council finds the adoption of this ordinance 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.
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Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the
validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5: The recitals provided above are true and correct and are incorporated
into the substantive portion of this ordinance.
Section 6: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of
this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be
published pursuant to City Charter Section 414. This ordinance shall be effective thirty
(30) calendar days after its adoption.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach, held on the day of , 2018, and adopted on the day
of , 2018, by the following vote to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
MARSHALL "DUFFY" DUFFIELD
LEILANI I. BROWN, CITY CLERK
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CITY ATTO OFFICE
AARON C. HARP, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CREATING
POSITIONS AND AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING
POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES
FOR THE HARBOR DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, City of Newport Beach ("City") Charter Section 601 requires the City
Council to provide the number, titles, qualifications, powers, duties and compensation of
all officers and employees;
WHEREAS, Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 2.28.010 provides, upon
recommendation of the City Manager, the City Council may establish by resolution the
classification of positions in City employment and a salary range or rate for each class or
position;
WHEREAS, the City desires to combine the management of Newport Harbor into
a single department and by separate ordinance, has created the Harbor Department to
operate under the authority of the Harbor Director;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2001-50, the "Employer -Employee
Relations Resolution," representatives from the City have consulted with representatives
from the impacted employee associations about the changes made by this resolution and
the representatives of the employee associations have indicated concurrence with such
changes -land
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed the position classifications and salary
ranges provided in this resolution and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The Harbor Department shall be staffed by twelve (12) full time
equivalent ("FTE") employees as provided in the table below:
Position Title
FTE
Harbor Director -
Harbormaster
1.0
Harbor Resources
Manager
1.0
Harbor Resources
Technician II
1.0
Lead Harbor Services
Worker
3.5
Department Assistant
1.5
Harbor Services Worker
Part -Time
4.0
Department Total
12.0
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Section 2: One (1) full-time Harbor Director 1 Harbormaster position shall be
added to the Harbor Department staffing structure. The salary range for the full-time
Harbor Director I Harbormaster position is set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The classification shall be designated
within the unrepresented Key & Management Group — Executive Management. The Job
Description/Classification Specification for the full-time Harbor Director I Harbormaster
is attached as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3: One (1) full-time Harbor Resources Manager position shall be added
to the Harbor Department staffing structure. The salary range and Job
Description/Classification Specification for this position was previously established by
the City Council.
Section 4: Three and half (3.5) FTE Lead Harbor Services Worker positions shall
be added to the Harbor Department staffing structure. The salary range for the Lead
Harbor Services Worker position is set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. The classification shall be designated within the
Newport Beach Employees League. The Job DescriptionlClass ification Specification for
the Lead Code/Patrol is attached as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 5: One (1) full-time Harbor Resources Technician II position shall be
added to the Harbor Department staffing structure. The salary range and Job
Description/Classification Specification for this position was previously established by the
City Council.
Section 6: One and half (1.5) FTE Department Assistant positions shall be added
to the Harbor Department staffing structure. The salary range and Job
Description/Classification Specification for this position was previously established by the
City Council.
Section 7: Four (4) FTE part-time Harbor Services Worker positions shall be
added to the Harbor Department staffing structure. The salary range for the part-time
Harbor Services Worker position is set forth in Exhibit "A," which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference. The classification shall be designated within the
unrepresented part-time employees group and represented Part Time Employees
Association of Newport Beach ("PTEANB"). The Job Description/Classification
Specification for the Part -Time Patrol is attached as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein
by reference.
Section 8: The City's Salary Schedule shall be modified to be consistent with this
resolution. Any resolution, or part thereof, in conflict with this resolution shall be of no
effect.
Section 9: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.
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Section 10: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 11: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution 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.
Section 12: Upon its adoption by the City Council, the City Clerk shall certify the
vote adopting the resolution. This resolution shall take effect upon the effective date of
Ordinance No. 2018-, which created the Harbor Department.
ADOPTED this day of , 2018.
Marshall "Duffy" Duffield
Mayor
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
APPROV TO FORM:
CITY A N Y'S OFFICE
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
Attachments: (1) Exhibit "A"— Salary Ranges
(2) Exhibit "B"— Job Description/Classification Specifications
EXHIBIT A
Harbor Services Department
Full -Time Positions
Hourly Pa Rate
y y
Minimum Maximum
Monthly Pay
Rate'
Minimum Maximum
Key & Management Group — Executive Management
HARBOR DIRECTOR -HARBORMASTER
$ 47.12 $ 70.67
$ 8,168 $ 12,250
League Association
Step 2
$ 22.81
LEAD HARBOR SERVICES WORKER
$ 22.26 $ 31.33
$ 3,858 $ 5,431
HARBOR SERVICES WORKER
$ 20.50 $ 28.84
$ 3,553 $ 4,999
'Monthly Pay Rates are rounded to nearest whole dollar.
Harbor Services Department
Part -Time Positions
Hourly Pay Rate
Unrepresented and Part -Time Employees' Association (PTEANB)
LEAD HARBOR SERVICES WORKER
Step 1
$ 21.72
Step 2
$ 22.81
Step 3
$ 23.94
Step 4
$ 25.15
Step 5
$ 26.40
Step 6
$ 27.72
Step 7
$ 29.11
Step 8
$ 30.56
HARBOR SERVICES WORKER
Step 1
$ 20.00
Step 2
$ 21.00
Step 3
$ 22.05
Step 4
$ 23.16
Step 5
$ 24.30
Step 6
$ 25.52
Step 7
$ 26.79
Step 8
$ 28.13
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
HARBOR DIRECTOR- HARBORMASTER
PURPOSE: To serve as the Executive Director of the Harbor Department; to plan,
organize, direct and coordinate the harbor related programs and services, including City
harbor patrol and code enforcement services, moorings administration and
management, Marina Park slip rentals, and harbor safety and maintenance activities; to
serve as a member of the City Manager's executive management team; and to provide
responsible staff assistance to City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general administrative
direction from the City Manager. Exercises supervision over management, professional,
technical and clerical personnel. May supervise outside contractors where appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following essential functions are typical for this
classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be
required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address
business needs and changing business practices:
• Direct, oversee and participate in the activities and programs of the Harbor
Department; assign and prioritize work activities, projects and programs;
monitor the work of contractors performing harbor services and maintenance
activities; develop and implement new or modified systems, policies and
procedures to ensure efficient operations;
• Administer the City's mooring program; develop and implement policies and
procedures to ensure effective management of mooring transfers,
verifications of insurance, payments, inspections and related activities;
• Develop, implement and manage new solutions, resources and technologies
for providing the delivery of harbor services to the boating public; establish a
guest mooring and anchorage program;
• Oversee on -water patrol activities related to moorings and enforcement of
the City's harbor codes, regulations and ordinances; oversee the issuance of
Notices of Violation, Administrative Citations and letters to boat, mooring and
dock owners/permitees; review and manage special cases involving potential
violations and complaints; respond to appeals;
• Answer questions and provide information to residents, boat owners, and
visitors to the harbor; receive and investigate the most complex complaints
and take corrective action to resolve complaints; mediate disputes between
harbor users;
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• Provide responsible administrative staff assistance to the Newport Beach
Harbor Commission including staff reports, technical advice, and research;
attend meetings of the Commission and related subcommittees;
• Recommend, implement and enforce City Council approved harbor policies
and those aspects of the Newport Beach municipal code that relate to the
harbor and bay including the City's Marine Activities Permits as specified in
Chapter 17.10 of the Municipal Code;
• Establish and maintain a dialogue with bay -users groups, including
residents, commercial permittees or leaseholders, and environmental
advocates; work with community groups and committees to improve and
maintain the quality of the bay water;
• Manage sea lion deterrent activities;
• Train, motivate and evaluate staff; establish standards of productivity and
performance; conduct employee performance reviews; recommend
employee recognition; work with employees to correct deficiencies,
implement discipline procedures, and recommend employee terminations;
develop and implement a harbor volunteer program;
• Prepare operational reports and cost estimates for harbor maintenance
services activities; manage contracts with outside vendors providing harbor
related services, including towing;
• Prepare the Harbor Department budget; assist in budget implementation;
maintain inventory and requisition supplies and materials; recommend the
purchase or lease of equipment and materials;
• Prepare or direct the preparation of a variety of complex analytical, statistical
and narrative reports and correspondence; compose, type, and proofread a
variety of documents including correspondence, reports, spreadsheets,
presentations, agreements, and memos;
• Coordinate with City Departments, including Police and Fire, and the Orange
County Sheriff Department's Harbor Patrol division, on emergency response
and harbor safety and security matters;
• Operate marina equipment and water craft in a safe manner;
• Regularly and predictably attend work; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.
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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FIINCTInKIR-
Knowledge of:
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, and City codes, ordinances and regulations related to
patrol operations and enforcement activities of the harbor;
Methods and techniques used in the safe operation and maintenance of boating in a
harbor environment;
Effective customer service principles and practices;
Radio procedures and protocols;
Modern office practices, methods and equipment;
Marine construction tools, materials and maintenance methods;
Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management;
Procedures and techniques of budget administration and cashiering operations;
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
Computers and associated City software programs;
Record keeping and reporting procedures; and
Safe work practices and principles.
Ability to:
Organize, direct and implement a comprehensive harbor operations program;
Provide effective customer service to the community, visitors, and the boating public;
Operate a small water craft within the harbor;
Resolve conflicts in a skillful and productive manner;
Conduct studies, prepare comprehensive reports and determine cost effective ways for
providing services;
Exercise sound independent judgment within established procedure guidelines;
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Meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and delegate projects;
Supervise, train and evaluate personnel;
Swim in an open water environment;
See and hear within the normal range, with or without correction;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Regularly and predictably attend work;
Follow directions from a supervisor;
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
Accept constructive criticism; and
City of Newport Beach
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the
course of work.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a marine and harbor environment with
exposure to outdoor temperatures and inclement weather conditions, wet surfaces,
equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or diesel fumes. Job duties
involve sitting, standing, climbing and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of
time, reaching, bending, and twisting at waist to perform field and desk work,
operating and a motor vehicle and water vessel and general office equipment,
including a personal computer and keyboard, for prolonged or intermittent periods of
time. The operation of a personal computer also requires finger and wrist dexterity
and the ability to withstand the exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the
computer. Employee must be able to safely lift and carry and/or move moderately
heavy objects, withstand exposure to external temperature variations, noise, fumes,
odors and dust and have the ability to swim at a proficient level.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: A combination of education and experience that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a water -related biological science,
business or public administration or a related field.
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Experience: Seven years increasingly responsible experience in harbor management
or administration, including experience related to commercial harbor leases, and at least
three years of responsible management and supervisory experience.
Licenses or Certificates:
Due to the performance of field duties which require the operation of a personal or City
vehicle, a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record are
required, as well as possession of a California Boater Card within six months of
employment.
Possession of Basic First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 certifications within six months of
employment.
Disaster Service Worker
In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees,
in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to
respond accordingly.
FLSA Classification: Exempt. This position may be required to work extended
hours and on holidays as needed. Must have the ability to respond 24/7 to a variety of
emergency conditions as they arise.
Bargaining Group- K&M- Executive Management
Proposed: 05/22/18
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
LEAD HARBOR SERVICES WORKER
PURPOSE: Under direction, responsible for providing lead supervision to staff patrolling
and working in and around Newport Harbor and Marina Park Slips; participate in all harbor
services activities, including providing general information on harbor programs and services
and working with the public on compliance with harbor codes, regulations and ordinances;
assist boaters in securing moorings and slips, collecting fees, and answer general
questions; provide basic office administrative support as needed; and to perform related
duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the journey level class within the Harbor
Services Worker series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Harbor
Services Worker class by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including
following up on complaints, scheduling work, and maintaining comprehensive records and
logs. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or
unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the
work unit.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direct supervision from the
Harbor Director -Harbormaster and provides lead supervision and technical direction over
harbor operations and/or administrative support staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following essential functions are typical for this
classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be
required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address business
needs and changing business practices:
• Participate and provide guidance to harbor operations staff involved in
harbor/marina operations and patrol activities; operate and patrol harbor area
by boat, car, and foot; provide information, directions, and assistance to the
public regarding harbor services, rules and regulations; respond to the more
complex public inquiries and resolve complaints;
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies, paramedics, lifeguards, fire and
other emergency response departments; relay information via radio and
telephone; report dangerous or suspicious activity to the Harbor Patrol or City
Police Department;
• Explain and enforce City and harbor rules, including noise violations, unsafe
boat operations, disturbing the peace, time limits, public rights of way, water
quality violations, and no fishing areas; promote compliance through education
where appropriate;
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• Explain and enforce Marina Park Use Conditions for rental, including complete
Guest Slip Agreement and display of valid registration and/or documentation
and vessel insurance;
• Issue warning Notices of Violation, Administrative Citations and letters to vessel
owners and guests, property owners/tenants and businesses who may not be in
compliance with current codes, ordinances regulations, and City conditions of
approval and Marina Park Guest Slip Agreement terms and conditions;
• Register boat owners and assign boats to moorings and Marina Park slips;
manage docks for temporary boats; assist boats in and out of slips and to
moorings;
• Collect fees and perform related clerical support duties; maintain petty cash
box; set-up in the morning and close down/lock up in the evening; reconcile
cash against receipts;
• Conduct field inspections and surveys to determine compliance with appropriate
codes, ordinances, regulations and City conditions of approval;
• Record, enter, and maintain a variety of records and reports using computers
and basic office equipment;
• Assist the Harbormaster with a variety of programs and projects;
• Establish and coordinate harbor worker staff schedules; identify and
recommend solutions to address staffing needs; assist in training harbor
operations staff; evaluate and provide feedback on performance of assigned
harbor operations staff;
• Monitor City docks, ramps and other harbor facilities for maintenance and
safety issues; report needed work orders to appropriate staff and/or arrange
for necessary repairs; maintain clean environment for visitors;
• Operate and maintain City vessels; respond as needed to sinking vessels, adrift
vessels, groundings, and related boating emergencies; coordinate with vendors
in towing vessels;
• Operate a crane, maintain pedestals and provide pump -out service to Marina
Park guests;
• Assist with the harbor debris removal program;
• Attend and participate in group meetings and training sessions;
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• Regularly and predictably attend work; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.
City of Newport Beach
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FIINCTInNS-
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of boating in a harbor
environment;
Effective customer service principles and practices;
Radio procedures and protocols;
Modern office practices, methods and equipment including computer and related
applications;
City of Newport Beach harbor related codes, policies and procedures;
Safety practices and principles; and
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Learn, explain and apply boating and harbor rules and regulations;
Analyze boating and mooring situations and adopt effective courses of action;
Provide effective and quality customer service to the community, visitors, and the
boating public;
Interpret and enforce City codes, policies and procedures;
Lead and train assigned staff;
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion;
Coordinate with local law enforcement, paramedics, lifeguards, fire and other
emergency response personnel;
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Safely operate a small watercraft of up to 30' and in varying weather conditions;
Safely operate City Vehicles and obey all traffic laws and signage;
Operate small power equipment such as pumps, engines, sewage pump outs and
similar items;
Regularly perform routine assignments independently;
Swim in an open water environment;
See and hear within the normal range, with or without correction;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Appear for work on time;
Regularly and predictably attend work;
Follow directions from a supervisor;
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
Accept constructive criticism;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the
course of work; and
Work evening, weekend and overtime shifts as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a marine and harbor environment with
exposure to outdoor temperatures and inclement weather conditions, wet surfaces,
equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or diesel fumes. Job duties
involve sitting, standing, climbing and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of
time, reaching, bending, and twisting at waist to perform field and desk work,
operating and a motor vehicle and water vessel and general office equipment,
including a personal computer and keyboard, for prolonged or intermittent periods of
time. The operation of a personal computer also requires finger and wrist dexterity
and the ability to withstand the exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the
computer. Employee must be able to safely lift and carry and/or move moderately
heavy objects, withstand exposure to external temperature variations, noise, fumes,
odors and dust and have the ability to swim at a proficient level.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: A combination of education and experience that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College level coursework in
marine science, seamanship, or a related field desirable.
Experience: Two years heavy customer service experience working in a harbor or
marine environment, including experience operating a marine vessel. Experience in
compliance and/or enforcement and supervisory or lead experience are highly
desirable.
License or Certificates:
Due to the performance of field duties which require the operation of a personal or City
vehicle, a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record are
required, as well as possession of a California Boater Card within six months of
employment.
Possession of Basic First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 certifications within six months of
employment.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City
of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster
service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt. This position may be required to work
extended hours and on holidays as needed. Must have the ability to respond 24/7 to a
variety of emergency conditions as they arise.
Bargaining Group: Employees League
Proposed: 12/12/17
Revised: 5/22/18
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
HARBOR SERVICES WORKER
PURPOSE: Under general supervision, responsible for patrolling the Newport Harbor to
promote boater compliance on harbor codes, regulations and ordinances; assist the
boating public by providing general information on harbor programs and services; assist
boaters in securing moorings and Marina Park slips, collect fees, answer general
questions; and to perform related duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the first level within the Harbor Services
Worker series. Employees at this level are distinguished from the Lead Harbor Services
Worker, in that the more complex duties and responsibilities are not assumed at this level,
nor is functional and technical supervision exercised.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from a Lead
Harbor Services Worker or other Harbor Department staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following essential functions are typical for this
classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be
required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address business
needs and changing business practices:
• Operate and patrol harbor area and Marina Park by boat, car, and foot;
provide information, directions, and assistance to the public regarding harbor
services, Marina Park slip rentals, rules and regulations; respond to public
inquiries and resolve complaints;
• Relay information via radio and telephone to law enforcement agencies,
paramedics, lifeguards, fire and other emergency response departments;
report dangerous or suspicious activity to the Harbor Patrol or City Police
Department;
• Explain and enforce City and harbor rules, including noise violations, unsafe
boat operations, disturbing the peace, time limits, public rights of way, water
quality violations, and no fishing areas; promote compliance through
education where appropriate;
• Assist the public at Marina Park and explain use conditions for rental; provide
customer service to rental guests and boats temporarily at docks;
• Issue warning Notices of Violation, Administrative Citations and letters to
vessel owners and guests, property owners/tenants and businesses who may
not be in compliance with current codes, ordinances regulations, and City
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conditions of approval, and Marina Park Slip Agreement terms and conditions;
• Register boat owners and assign boats to moorings and Marina Park slips;
assist in securing boats to moorings and in and out of Marina Park slips;
collect mooring and/or slip fees;
• Conduct field inspections and surveys to determine compliance with
appropriate codes, ordinances, regulations and City conditions of approval;
• Record, enter, and maintain a variety of records and reports using computers
and basic office equipment;
• Monitor City docks, ramps and other harbor facilities for maintenance and
safety issues; report needed work orders to appropriate staff; empty waste
receptacles and maintain clean walkways;
• Operate and maintain City vessels; respond as needed to sinking vessels,
adrift vessels, groundings, and related boating emergencies; coordinate with
vendors in towing vessels;
• Assist with the harbor debris removal program;
• Attend and participate in group meetings and training sessions;
• Regularly and predictably attend work; and
• Perform related duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of boating in a harbor
environment;
Effective customer service principles and practices;
Radio procedures and protocols;
Modern office practices, methods and equipment including computer and related
applications;
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City of Newport Beach harbor related codes, policies and procedures;
Safety practices and principles; and
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Learn, explain and apply boating and harbor rules and regulations;
Analyze boating and mooring situations and adopt effective courses of action;
Provide effective and quality customer service to the community, visitors, and the
boating public;
Interpret and enforce City codes, policies and procedures;
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion;
Safely operate a small water craft of up to 30' and in varying weather conditions;
Safely operate City Vehicles and obey all traffic laws and signage;
Operate small power equipment such as pumps, engines, sewage pump outs and
similar items;
Regularly perform routine assignments independently;
Swim in an open water environment;
See and hear within the normal range, with or without accommodation;
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
Appear for work on time;
Regularly and predictably attend work;
Follow directions from a supervisor;
Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures;
Accept constructive criticism;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the
course of work; and
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Work evening, weekend and overtime shifts as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a marine and harbor environment with
exposure to outdoor temperatures and inclement weather conditions, wet surfaces,
equipment noise, equipment vibrations, vehicle and/or diesel fumes. Job duties involve
sitting, standing, climbing and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time,
reaching, bending, and twisting at waist to perform field and desk work, operating and a
motor vehicle and water vessel and general office equipment, including a personal
computer and keyboard, for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. The operation of
a personal computer also requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand
the exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the computer. Employee must be able to
safely lift and carry and/or move moderately heavy objects, withstand exposure to
external temperature variations, noise, fumes, odors and dust and have the ability to
swim at a proficient level.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENC REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: A combination of education and experience that would likely provide the
required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the
knowledge and abilities would be:
Education Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College level coursework in
marine science, seamanship, or a related field desirable.
Experience: One year of heavy customer service experience working in a harbor or
marine environment, including experience operating a marine vessel. Experience in
compliance and/or enforcement is highly desirable.
License or Certificates:
Due to the performance of field duties which require the operation of a personal or City
vehicle, a valid California Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record are
required, as well as possession of a California Boater Card within six months of
employment..
Possession of Basic First Aid, CPR, and PC 832 certifications within six months of
employment.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of
Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service
workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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FLSA Classification: Non-exempt. This position may be required to work extended
hours and on holidays as needed. Must have the ability to respond 24/7 to a variety of
emergency conditions as they arise.
Bargaining Group: Employees League
FLSA: Non -Exempt
Proposed: 12/12/17
Revised: 05/22/18
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ATTACHMENT C
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-8
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SECTIONS 2.12.010, 2.12.080, AND 2.12.100 AND
ADDING SECTION 2.12.120 TO CHAPTER 2.12 OF TITLE
2 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE,
PERTAINING TO THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND HARBOR DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Newport Beach ("City") Charter Section 601, the
City Council for the City of Newport Beach ("City Council") may provide by ordinance for
the organization, conduct and operations of the several offices and departments of the
City, and for the creation of additional departments, divisions, offices and agencies and
for their consolidation, alteration or abolition;
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 601, the City Council may combine
in one person the powers and duties of two or more officers created or authorized by
the Charter;
WHEREAS, by separate ordinance, the City Council recently created the Harbor
Department to administer Newport Beach Municipal Code ("NBMC") Title 17 and to
manage Newport Harbor on behalf of the City;
WHEREAS, by separate ordinance, the City Council recently abolished the
Municipal Operations Department (comprised of the General Services Division and the
Utilities Division), added the General Services Division formerly in the Municipal
Operations Department to the Public Works Department as the Municipal
Operations Division, and created the Utilities Department to provide the functions of
the Utilities Division formerly in the Municipal Operations Department; and
WHEREAS, by adopting this ordinance, the City Council intends to amend
the NBMC to reflect the organization, conduct and operation of the Utilities
Department, Public Works Department, and Harbor Department.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains
as follows:
Section 1: The title and introductory table of contents in NBMC Chapter
2.12 are hereby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 2.12
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
Sections:
2.12.010
Departments Designated.
2.12.020
Authority of City Manager.
2.12.030
Community Development Department.
2.12.040
Finance Department.
2.12.050
Fire Department.
2.12.060
Human Resources Department.
2.12.070
Library Services Department.
2.12.080
Utilities Department.
2.12.090
Police Department.
2.12.100
Public Works Department.
2.12.110
Recreation and Senior Services Department.
2.12.120
Harbor Department.
Utilities Department—See Chapter 14.04.
Traffic division—See Chapter 2.32.
Health department duties—See Title 6.
Section 2: NBMC Section 2.12.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.12.010 Departments Designated.
The administrative service of the City is divided into the following
departments:
Community Development Department
Finance Department
Fire Department
Human Resources Department
Library Services Department
Utilities Department
Police Department
Public Works Department
Recreation and Senior Services Department
Harbor Department
Section 3: NBMC Section 2.12.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.12.080 Utilities Department.
The Utilities Department shall be under the supervision of the Utilities
Director. The term "Utilities Director" as found in the Newport Beach
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Municipal Code, or in any contract or agreement to which the City is a
party, shall be deemed hereafter to refer to the Utilities Director of the
"Utilities Department". The term "Municipal Operations Department" as
found in the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or in any contract or
agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed hereafter to
refer to the Utilities Department whenever the reference to the
Municipal Operations Department is in reference to one or more of the
below functions. The functions of the Utilities Department shall
include:
A. Maintenance and operation of the City water system;
B. Maintenance and operation of the City sewer system;
C. Maintenance and operation of the City's street sweeping
program;
D. Maintenance of the City's Storm drain system;
E. Maintenance and operation of the City street lighting system;
F. Management of the City's oil and gas operations;
G. Management of the regulations found in Chapter 14.04 of this
Municipal Code; and
H. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager
or the City Council.
Section 4: NBMC Section 2.12.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.12.100 Public Works Department.
The Public Works Department shall be under the supervision of the
Public Works Director who shall also be the City Engineer Pro Tem
and the Superintendent of Streets. The term "General Services
Director" as found in the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or in any
contract or agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed
hereafter to refer to the "Deputy Public Works Director -Municipal
Operations". The term "Municipal Operations Department" as found in
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or in any contract or agreement to
which the City is a party, shall be deemed hereafter to refer to the
Public Works Department whenever the reference to the Municipal
Operations Department is in reference to one or more of the below
functions. The functions of the Public Works Department shall include:
A. Planning, installation, design, preparation, review and approval
of plans, specifications and working details, operations and
maintenance, and administration of contracts for the construction of
public works, including streets, storm drains, water quality sewers,
water, harbors, street lighting, traffic signals and other public facilities;
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B. Right-of-way acquisition;
C. Subdivision engineering and development services;
D. Traffic engineering services;
E. Engineering services for other City departments;
F. Engineering planning for water, sewer and electrical systems;
G. Water quality inspections and reporting as required by law;
H. Activities over and management of the City's tidelands assets in
Upper and Lower Newport Bay;
I. Street and beach cleaning;
J. Refuse and garbage collection and disposal;
K. Maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, curbs, sidewalks,
storm drains, bridges, piers, bulkheads and floats;
L. Maintenance and repair of City equipment;
M. Signage and carpentry;
N. Street striping, and barricade, curb, crosswalk, parking stall, and
pavement painting;
O. Street name and regulation sign posting maintenance;
P. Custodial maintenance and minor repair services for City -owned
and occupied buildings and facilities;
Q. Landscaping and maintenance of City parks, parkway trees, and
planted areas on City -owned property, easements and rights-of-way;
the maintenance of electrical equipment in City buildings; and
R. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager
or the City Council.
Section 5: NBMC Section 2.12.120 is hereby added to NBMC Chapter 2.12
to read as follows:
2.12.120 Harbor Department.
The Harbor Department shall be under the supervision of the Harbor
Director -Harbormaster. The functions of the Harbor Department shall
include, but not be limited to:
A. Manage the City's resources in Newport Harbor, including
administration of Title 17 of this Municipal Code;
B. Operate a headquarters at Marina Park or similar location;
C. Patrol Newport Harbor;
D. Provide code enforcement on the waters of Newport Harbor;
E. Manage the City's moorings;
F. Promote harbor and boating safety;
G. Address inquiries from residents and visitors regarding Newport
Harbor; and
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H. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager
or the City Council.
Section 6: Except as specifically modified in this ordinance, all other sentences,
paragraphs, subsections, sections, chapters, and titles of the NBMC shall remain
unchanged and in effect.
Section 7: The recitals provided in this ordinance are true and correct and are
incorporated into the substantive portion of this ordinance.
Section 8: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 9: The City Council finds the introduction and adoption of this ordinance
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.
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Section 10: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be
published pursuant to City Charter Section 414.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach held on the 22nd day of May, 2018, and adopted on the 12th day of
June, 2018, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS
MARSHALL "DUFFY" DUFFIELD, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LEILANI I. BROWN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
AARON C. HARP, CITY ATTORNEY
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ATTACHMENT D
Chapter 2.12
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS*
Sections:
2.12.010
Departments Designated.
2.12.020
Authority of City Manager.
2.12.030
Community Development Department.
2.12.040
Finance Department.
2.12.050
Fire Department.
2.12.060
Human Resources Department.
2.12.070
Library Services Department.
2.12.080
AAS Rinipal OperatieRs DepartmeRt Utilities Department.
2.12.090
Police Department.
2.12.100
Public Works Department.
2.12.110
Recreation and Senior Services Department.
2.12.120
Harbor Department.
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Utilities Departmentd+v+sigR-See Chapter 14.04.
Traffic division -See Chapter 2.32.
Health department duties -See Title 6.
2.12.010 Departments Designated.
The administrative service of the City is divided into the following departments:
Community Development Department
Finance Department
Fire Department
Human Resources Department
Library Services Department
nepartmeRt Utilities Department
Police Department
Public Works Department
Recreation and Senior Services Department
Harbor Department
2.12.020 Authority of City Manager.
All department directors, except the City Attorney and the City Clerk, shall be subject to
the administrative authority and direction of the City Manager.
2.12.030 Community Development Department.
The Community Development Department shall be under the supervision of the
Community Development Director. The term "Planning Director" or "Building Director"
as found in the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or in any contract or agreement to
which the City is a party, shall be deemed hereafter to refer to the Community
Development Director. The functions of the Community Development Department shall
include:
A. Administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Code relating to
planning, zoning and subdivisions,. nuisance abatement and code enforcement,
and advising and assisting the Planning Commission in such administration
vested in that Commission;
B. Administration and enforcement of the building, electrical, plumbing
and mechanical codes, including grading and swimming pool regulations;
C. Administration and enforcement of State regulations governing energy
conservation and sound transmission;
D. Preparation and presentation of reports to the City Council and the Planning
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Commission on various aspects of City planning;
E. Preparation and maintenance of the General Plan;
F. Advising the public on zoning and planning matters;
G. Receipt and processing of subdivision maps; and
H. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.040 Finance Department.
The Finance Department shall be under the supervision of the Finance Director, who
shall have charge of financial affairs of the City. The term "Administrative Services
Director"' as found in the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or in any contract or
agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed hereafter to refer to the
Finance Director. The financial functions of the Finance Department, in addition to those
duties imposed by the City Charter, shall include:
A. Enforcement of the City's business license and transient occupancy tax
regulations;
B. Management of the City's finances, financial statements, audits, revenue
collection and billing, financial management system budget, payroll, accounting,
cashiering, treasury and investments;
C. Purchase of supplies, equipment, training, and services used by City
departments;
D. Disposal of obsolete and surplus City property;
E. Management of the City's parking program, including meters and lots; and
F. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.050 Fire Department.
The Fire Department shall be under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The term "Marine
Director" as used in this Code shall be deemed hereafter to refer to the Fire Chief. The
functions of the Fire Department shall include:
A. Administration
a. Ensure fulfillment of the fire department m1ss1on through planning,
preparation, designation of funding, and securing of equipment and
materials required to support personnel, operations, and programs.
B. Prevention
a. Identify and prevent hazards to life, health, property and the environment.
b. Apply and enforce California State laws and local ordinances.
c. Plan and prepare City staff and residents to address potential disasters.
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C. Operations
a. Respond to and mitigate all threats to life, health, property and the
environments.
b. Provide training and education to support expertise and safe operations.
c. Monitor for quality assurance.
D. Lifeguards
a. Respond to and mitigate all threats to life and health on the City beaches
and waterways.
b. Provide training and education to support expertise and safe operations.
c. Plan and prepare residents to assist emergency responders through
community preparedness programs.
E. Collaborate with the Orange County Harbor Patrol and/or the US Coast Guard to
prevent and/or respond to accidents of a marine nature within the City limits of
contiguous unincorporated territory under County contractual agreements.
F. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.060 Human Resources Department.
The Human Resources Department shall be under the supervision of the Human
Resources Director. The functions of the Human Resources Department shall include:
A. Establishment and maintenance of the City's personnel policies, employee
classifications and compensation policies and other conditions of employment to
assist the City Manager in carrying out the provisions of Chapter 2.24 and 2.28 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code;
B. Advise and liaison to the Civil Service Board;
C. Provide risk management services; and
D. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.070 Library Services Department.
The Library Services Department shall be under the supervision of the Library Services
Director/ City Librarian. The functions of the Library Services Department shall include:
A. Advise the Board of Library Trustees;
B. Advise the City Arts Commission;
C. Operation and management of the City's libraries, including selection,
organization and dissemination of materials in all formats - print, multi -media and
electronic publishing;
D. Operation of the City's literacy program;
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E. Planning coordination and direction of the community cultural activities; and
F. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.080 Municipal Operations UtIlIItlesDepartment.
The Utilities Department shall be under the supervision of the
M uniGinal Operations DireGtG Wilities Director. The terms "General Ser„iEesDireeter"
andier "Utilities Director" as found in the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or in any
contract or agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed hereafter to refer to
the Utilities Director of the "Utilities Department." MYROGipal OperatieRs DiFeGter". The
term "Municipal Operations Department" as found in the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, or in any contract or agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed
hereafter to refer to the Utilities Department whenever the reference to the Municipal
Operations Department is in reference to one or more of the below functions. The
functions of the M iniGinal OperatiensUtilitieS Department shall include:
A. Street and heanh Gleaning•
,
R Refuse anrd garbage nollertion anrd disposal;
streets,G. MannteRanGe and repair of alleys,GUrbs,sidewalks,storm dFaiRS, ,
piers, eass bulkheads and flt•
DMaintenanne and repair of Gits, equipment;
A. Maintenance and operation of the City water system;
B. Maintenance and operation of the City sewer system;
C. Maintenance and operation of the City's street sweeping program
F—. D. Maintenance of the City's Storm drain system;
I I Signage and varnentn,•
,
Street StFiPiRg, and baFriGade, GuFb, GFess ,aII. narking stoII,anr- d payemeRt
paiRtiR0;
jStreet name an,d regi sigi.n posting ntenanGe;
buildings anrd facilities•
0
parks,L. LandSGaping and mainteRaRGe of City
trees,
en Git"_eWRerd nrenerty, e `d easements anrights _ef_way;
o
M -.-E. Maintenance and operation of the City street
lighting system, anrdthe malntenanne of eleGtrinal equipment in
city buildings-,•
F. Management of the City's oil and gas operations;
N-. apd G. Management of the regulations found in Chapter 14.04 of this
Municipal Code; and
0-. H. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
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2.12.090 Police Department.
The Police Department shall be under the supervision of the Police Chief. The Police
Department may have only such sworn, reserve and civilian personnel as the City
Council shall authorize. The functions of the Police Department shall include:
A. Prevention, repression and investigation of crime;
B. Apprehension of offenders;
C. Recovery of property;
D. Traffic law enforcement and parking control;
E. Animal control;
F. Dispatch;
G. Custody of lost, stolen, and recovered property; and
H. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.100 Public Works Department.
The Public Works Department shall be under the supervision of the Public Works
Director who shall also be the City Engineer Pro Tern and the Superintendent of
Streets. The term "General Services Director" as found in the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, or in any contract or agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed
hereafter to refer to the "Deputy Public Works Director -Municipal Operations". The term
"Municipal Operations Department" as found in the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or
in any contract or agreement to which the City is a party, shall be deemed hereafter to
refer to the Public Works Department whenever the reference to the Municipal
Operations Department is in reference to one or more of the below functions. The
functions of the Public Works Department shall include:
A. Planning, installation, design, preparation, review and approval of plans,
specifications and working details, operations and maintenance, and
administration of contracts for the construction of public works, including streets,
storm drains, water quality sewers, water, harbors, street lighting, traffic signals
and other public facilities;
B. Right-of-way acquisition;
C. Subdivision engineering and development services;
D. Traffic engineering services;
E. Engineering services for other City departments;
F. Engineering planning for water, sewer and electrical systems;
G. Water quality inspections and reporting as required by law;
H. Activities over and management of the City's tidelands assets in Upper and
Lower Newport Bay; and
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I. Street and beach cleaning;
J. Refuse and garbage collection and disposal;
K. Maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, curbs, sidewalks, storm drains,
bridges, piers, bulkheads and floats;
L. Maintenance and repair of City equipment;
M. Signage and carpentry
N. Street strioina. and barricade. curb. crosswalk. Darkina stall. and Davement
painting;
O. Street name and regulation sign posting maintenance;
P. Custodial maintenance and minor repair services for City -owned and occupied
buildings and facilities;
Q. Landscaping and maintenance of City parks, parkway trees, and planted areas
on City -owned property, easements and rights-of-way; the maintenance of
electrical equipment in City buildings; and
R. Such other functions a may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
rni innil
M
2.12.110 Recreation and Senior Services Department.
The Recreation and Senior Services Department shall be under the supervision of the
Recreation and Senior Services Director. The functions of the Recreation and Senior
Services Department shall include:
A. Advise and liaison to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission;
B. Planning coordination and direction of community recreational activities;
C. Operation and control of all parks, recreation, and senior services facilities over
which the City exercises jurisdiction;
D. Master planning for the acquisition and development of park and recreational
facilities; and
E. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
2.12.120 Harbor Department.
The Harbor Department shall be under the supervision of the Harbor Director -
Harbormaster. The functions of the Harbor Department shall include, but not be limited
to:
A. Manage the City's resources in Newport Harbor, including administration of Title
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17 of this Municipal Code;
B. Operate a headquarters at Marina Park or similar location;
C. Patrol Newport Harbor;
D. Provide code enforcement on the waters of Newport Harbor;
E. Manage the City's moorings;
F. Promote harbor and boating safety
G. Address inauiries from residents and visitors reaardina Newport Harbor: and
H. Such other functions as may be delegated by the City Manager or the City
Council.
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ATTACHMENT E
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 - 9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 17 HARBOR CODE
WHEREAS, Section 200 of the Charter of the City of Newport Beach ("City") vests
the City Council with the authority to make and enforce all laws, rules and regulations
with respect to municipal affairs subject only to the restrictions and limitations contained
in the Charter and the State Constitutions, and the power to exercise, or act pursuant to
any and all rights, powers, and privileges, or procedures granted or prescribed by any
law of the State of California;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 1978 Beacon Bay Bill, as amended, ("Beacon Bay
Bill") the City of Newport Beach ("City") acts on behalf of the State of California as the
trustee of tidelands located within the City's limits, including Newport Harbor;
WHEREAS, the City adopted rules and regulations for Newport Harbor, which
are contained in Newport Beach Municipal Code ("NBMC") Title 17;
WHEREAS, the City recently assumed management responsibilities from the
County of Orange within Newport Harbor and created a Harbor Department to oversee
these new responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the creation of the Harbor Department and the assumption of new
responsibilities in Newport Harbor necessitates amendments to NBMC Title 17.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains as
follows..
Section 1: NBMC Subsection 17.01.030(B)(6) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
6. Reserved.
Section 2: NBMC Subsection 17.01.030(H) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
1. Harbor Commission. The term "Harbor Commission" shall mean the
Harbor Commission of the City of Newport Beach.
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2. Harbor Department. The term "Harbor Department" shall mean the
Harbor Department of the City of Newport Beach.
3. Harbor Director. The term "Harbor Director" shall mean the
Harbormaster of the City of Newport Beach, or his or her designee.
4. Harbor Lines. The term "harbor lines" shall mean all established
bulkhead, pierhead, and project lines as defined within Newport Harbor by
the Federal, State, County and City Governments. The harbor lines in
Lower Newport Bay have been established by an act of the U.S. Congress
and can only be modified by an act of Congress.
5. Harbor Maintenance Uses, Equipment and Facilities. The terms
"harbor maintenance uses, equipment and facilities" shall mean all uses
and their related equipment, vessels, docking, and land storage facilities
and access which provide: dredging and beach replenishment; demolition,
repair and new construction of docks, piers, bulkheads, and other in -and -
over -water structures; mooring maintenance and repair; waterborne debris
and pollution control, collection, and removal. This category also includes
environmental, survey, or scientific vessels and related equipment based,
or on assignment, in Newport Harbor. All vessels under this definition may
also be referred to as "work boats."
6. Harbormaster. The term "Harbormaster" shall mean the Harbormaster
of the City of Newport Beach, or his or her designee.
7. Harbor Regulations. The term "harbor regulations" refers to Title 17 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
8. Harbor Resources Manager. The term "Harbor Resources Manager"
shall mean the Harbor Resources Manager of the City of Newport Beach,
or his or her designee.
9. Harbor Structures. The term "harbor structures" refers to any pier,
float, piling, bulkhead, seawall, reef, breakwater or any other structure in,
upon or over the waters of Newport Harbor or the Pacific Ocean or any
other water where the tide ebbs and flows within the City of Newport
Beach or adjoining waters.
10. Habitat. The term "habitat" shall mean the locality, including the
physical and biological environment, in which a plant or animal lives.
11. Headwalk. The term "headwalk" shall mean that portion of a dock
that serves as a primary pedestrian access to mainwalks, fingers, and
slips. Fingers may be attached directly to headwalks. Headwalks are
generally parallel to the bulkhead. The term "marginal walk" is
synonymous with "headwalk."
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12. Houseboat. The term "houseboat" shall mean any vessel or structure
on or in any waterway, floating or nonfloating, which is designed or fitted
out as a place of habitation and is not principally used for transportation.
Section 3: NBMC Section 17.05.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The responsibility for the administration of the provisions of this title is
delegated to the City Manager, or officers or employees of a department
or departments of the City designated by him or her.
Section 4: NBMC Subsection 17.05.055 is hereby added to NBMC Chapter
17.05 to read as follows:
17.05.055 Duties of the Harbor Director.
It shall be the duty of the Harbor Director to
A. Carry out the orders of the City Manager, and to assist the City
Manager to enforce all harbor regulations, ordinances and tidelands trust
requirements.
B. Coordinate with appropriate department directors, the Harbor
Commission, and City staff to administer Newport Harbor and the
provisions of Title 17, or any successor title.
C. Supervise and assist the City staff assigned to the Harbor
Department to carry out the purposes of this Title 17, or any successor
title.
Section 5: NBMC Subsection 17.05.120(D) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D. Administration. The Harbor Resources Manager and the
Harbormaster shall administer the provisions of this title, except for the
collection of fees, which shall be the responsibility of the Finance Director.
Section 6: NBMC Subsection 17.10.085(B) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
B. Right of Entry. The Harbor Resources Manager, Harbormaster and
any Police Officer or City employee whose job includes the enforcement of
this chapter, shall have the power and authority to enter, free of charge,
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and at any reasonable time, any place of business or vessel subject to the
requirements of this chapter.
Section 7: NBMC Subsection 17.20.040(C) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C. Tampering with Vessel. No person shall willfully injure or tamper with,
or break or remove any part of or from, any vessel in the City, or tamper
with the lines securing any such vessel, without the consent of the owner
or other person having charge thereof, except for those authorized by the
Harbormaster.
Section 8: NBMC Subsection 17.20.040(D) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D. Tampering with Moorings. No person shall tamper with any mooring
or anchorage in the City whether or not the same is occupied by a vessel,
except for those authorized by the Harbormaster for the maintenance of
harbor operations.
Section 9: NBMC Section 17.20.050 is hereby amended to read as follows:
All stray, unattended or abandoned vessels, timber or any other personal
property found in the water or on the shore of Newport Harbor or the
Pacific Ocean, not in the lawful possession or control of some person,
shall be immediately reported to Harbor Resources or the Harbormaster.
Any such property shall be dealt with as provided in the appropriate
provisions of Chapter 1.20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or
Section 510, et seq., of the California Harbors and Navigation Code, as
the same now read or may hereafter be amended. Proceeds of any sale of
such property shall be deposited in the general fund of the City. For
purposes of this section, any vessel on the Pacific Ocean shall be deemed
to be stray, unattended and abandoned if the vessel is unoccupied by a
person during: any nighttime hours (dusk to dawn); any time period when
a Small Craft Advisory or greater has been issued by the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration; or daylight hours for more than three (3)
hours.
Section 10: NBMC Subsection 17.25.010(A)(2) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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2. No person shall make fast any vessel to any other vessel already
occupying any pier, either public or private without first obtaining a special
event permit as required in Chapter 11.03 of this Code, or any successor
chapter. At the Rhine Wharf, the Harbormaster shall have the authority to
authorize this activity, via a Rhine Wharf permit, under either of the
following conditions: (a) a commercial fishing vessel is loading or
unloading, and no other mooring or berthing space is available in the
harbor for this purpose; or (b) a vessel is taking refuge from inclement
weather and no other mooring or berthing space is available in the harbor
for this purpose. In no event shall more than one vessel be made fast to
the dockside vessel and no other vessel shall be made fast to the
outboard vessel. Both vessels shall have operators aboard at all times.
Section 11: The introductory paragraph to NBMC Subsection 17.25.010(C)(1) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
1. Public piers and other harbor facilities may be maintained by the City
for the purpose of loading and unloading passengers, supplies, and
boating gear and for similar purposes. It is the policy of the City to
maintain such facilities in a manner that will permit the greatest public use
and avoid continuous occupancy, congestion or blocking thereof. Where
necessary to achieve public use and to avoid extended occupancy,
congestion or blocking thereof, the Harbormaster is authorized and
directed to post the following dock markings or signs limiting the time
during which a vessel may be tied up or secured, or supplies or gear may
be placed at or on any such pier or facility. The dock markings shall have
the meanings as herein set forth:
Section 12: NBMC Subsection 17.25.010(C)(2) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
2. The Rhine Wharf, adjacent to the Rhine Wharf public pier, shall not
be used by vessels for any purpose except with a valid Rhine Wharf
permit issued by the Harbormaster, and subject to the following
conditions:
a. Vessels may be tied or secured to the Rhine Wharf for four hours
maximum.
b. The Harbormaster shall have the authority to limit the size of vessels
using the Rhine Wharf.
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C. Vessels using the Rhine Wharf shall be in the actual process of
loading, unloading or engaged in temporary repairs.
d. The Harbormaster may authorize an extension of the four hour period
where special circumstances dictate such an extension.
Section 13: NBMC Section 17.25.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Location. No person having charge of any vessel shall berth or
anchor the same in Newport Harbor except within the designated areas.
Any vessel which is berthed, moored or anchored at a place not
designated for such vessel shall be moved as directed by the
Harbormaster. In the designation of mooring areas and anchorage areas,
consideration shall be given to the needs of commerce, the utilization of
turning basins, the use of channels for navigation, and the economy of
space. No vessels shall be moored or anchored in any part of any turning
basin or channel unless secured both fore and aft except as provided in
subsection (1) of this section. Every vessel moored or anchored in any part
of the harbor outside of any turning basin or channel shall be so moored
or anchored as to prevent such vessel from swinging or drifting into any
turning basin or channel.
1. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing,
occupying or having charge or possession of any vessel to: (a) berth or
anchor the same in Newport Harbor except within the designated areas; or
(b) anchor a vessel at any location on the open waters of the Pacific
Ocean within five hundred (500) yards of a designated protected
swimming area for a cumulative period of time that exceeds seventy-two
(72) hours within any thirty (30) calendar day period. The Harbormaster
may authorize an extension to the seventy-two (72) hour time limit if the
Harbormaster determines that given the particular circumstances an
extension of time is reasonable and warranted.
2. Any vessel which is berthed, moored or anchored at a place in
Newport Harbor not designated for such vessel shall be moved as
directed by the Harbormaster. In the designation of mooring areas and
anchorage. areas in Newport Harbor, consideration shall be given to the
needs of commerce, the utilization of turning basins, the use of channels
for navigation, and the economy of space.
B. Application of Chapter. The terms of this chapter, as they relate to
moorings and buoys, shall apply to "on -shore moorings" which are
moorings located landward of the pierhead line and to "offshore moorings"
which are located bayward of the pierhead line, with equal force and
effect.
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C. Berthing.
1. Boats berthed at private or public piers shall not extend beyond the
projection of the property lines of the property to which the pier is
connected in accordance with Section 17.35.020, or any successor
section.
2. Any boat berthed at a pier or slip shall not extend bayward a distance
of more than the maximum width of its beam beyond the end of the pier,
or slip. Between Bulkhead Station 256, beginning at Collins Avenue to
Bulkhead Station 255, boats moored at a pier or slip shall not extend more
than fifteen (15) feet bayward from the end of the pier or slip or more than
the width of the beam of the boat, whichever is less.
D. Permit Required. No person shall place, erect, construct or maintain a
pier mooring or buoy in the waters of Newport Harbor over City -owned or
controlled tidelands without first having obtained a permit pursuant to this
title.
E. Unauthorized Use of Mooring. No person shall use a mooring unless
he holds a current and valid permit except with the permission of the
Harbormaster for temporary use, as herein provided.
F. Chains and Fastenings.
1. No person shall erect, construct or maintain any mooring in Newport
Harbor unless all chains and fastenings are of sufficient size to stand a
breaking strain of at least six times the weight of the mooring.
2: All mooring lines on buoys shall be so arranged that, when dropped,
they will immediately sink. With a double mooring, however, it shall be
permissible to connect two mooring lines with a spreader line having floats
attached thereto to keep such line afloat when the mooring is unoccupied.
G. Buoy Markings. Mooring buoys shall be painted with the number
allocated thereto by the Harbormaster to the mooring, the numeral(s) of
which shall be at least three inches in height.
H. Maintenance. All moorings shall be kept in good and serviceable
condition in the location assigned by the Harbor Resources Manager
and/or Harbormaster.
I. Mooring, Anchoring and Vessel Condition Requirements.
1. Mooring Anchoring. All vessels anchored on the open waters of the
Pacific Ocean shall be anchored in such a manner so that the vessel does
not come in contact with another vessel or structure. All vessels using
moorings in Newport Harbor shall be firmly anchored to a mooring from
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bow and stern in such a manner as to prevent the vessels from swinging,
turning or drifting, except in areas designated by the Harbor Resources
Manager and/or Harbormaster as single mooring areas. Vessels in single
mooring areas shall be tied from the bow. All vessels anchored in Newport
Harbor in the designated anchorage area shall be anchored in such a
manner so that the vessel does not come in contact with another vessel or
structure and does not extend beyond the demarcation line of the
designated anchorage area.
2. Vessel Condition—Seaworthiness and Operability. Vessels assigned
to a mooring by permit must be maintained in an operable and seaworthy
condition. If, based upon the appearance of the vessel, inspection by the
City or other facts, the Harbormaster has cause to believe a vessel is not
seaworthy and operable, the Harbormaster shall give written notice in
accordance with the service requirements of Section 1.05.030 of this
Code, or any successor section, to the permittee requesting a
demonstration that the vessel is seaworthy and operable. The permittee
shall, upon written notice specifying the date and time, demonstrate to the
Harbormaster that the vessel assigned to the mooring is seaworthy or
operable. In the event that the Harbormaster determines that vessel is not
seaworthy or operable, the permittee shall: (a) commence repairs within
thirty (30) days upon service of the written notice of such determination
and complete repairs within ninety (90) days of the commencement unless
the Harbormaster, upon written request from the permittee specifying the
reasons therefor, approves an extension of time to complete the repairs;
or (b) remove the vessel within thirty (30) days of service of the written
notice of such determination and request assignment of a different vessel
that is seaworthy and operable to the mooring within sixty (60) days after
the removal of the vessel. This section is not intended to apply to any brief
period of repair common to most vessels. The Harbormaster may repeat
his or her request to test operability and seaworthiness as needed.
3. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing,
occupying or having charge or possession of any vessel in the City, to
maintain, permit, cause or allow to exist on such vessel any of the
following conditions -
a. Promotion of a fire hazard, including, but not limited to, improper open
fuel storage, deficiencies in the vessel's fuel storage tanks, inoperable
electrical systems, storage of combustible or other flammable material that
constitutes a fire hazard to any vessel;
b. Retention of water that becomes stagnant, unsanitary, or polluted;
c. Accumulation or storage of rubbish, trash, debris, rubble, containers,
and boxes that is visible aboard the vessel or stored inside the vessel in
such a way to make the vessel inoperable for its intended use;
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d. Storage or securing a vessel in such a way that it impedes pedestrian
travel on City beaches and tidelands;
e_ Contribution to hazards to public safety and health, such as, but not
limited to: propagation of vermin, rats, insects, unsanitary conditions from
the accumulation of fecal materials;
f. Maintenance in such nonseaworthy condition that it is unsafe,
unsightly or poorly maintained, including, but not limited to: broken
windows, unsecured doors and hatches, excessive marine growth
attached to the vessel, the vessel is inoperable for its intended use,
partially destroyed or partially repaired for more than three continuous
months, provides access to marine mammals, is actively seeping
hazardous or toxic material into the surrounding waters, and would
present a physical danger to public safety personnel during emergency
access;
g. Operation of its mechanical or electrical systems creates excess
noise, odors, vibrations, fumes, discharges or emissions that constitute an
impact on public health or safety,-
h.
afety;h. Violation of the terms and conditions of other use or rental permits as
granted by the City of Newport Beach;
i. Allowance of repetitive, boisterous or unruly conduct by the vessel
operator or occupants when that conduct: (i) is offensive to a person of
ordinary sensibility, (ii) continues after a written or oral request to
terminate the conduct, (iii) is offensive to a considerable number of
people;
j. Anchorage in an area controlled by the City without adequate
anchor(s) rope and chain appropriate for the wind and sea conditions
encountered in Newport Bay;
k. Inability of a vessel on a shore mooring to be self-righting on an
incoming tide without flooding the vessel,-
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essel;I. Attachment to a mooring in such a way that the vessel regularly drifts
and impedes safe navigation in the bay;
m. Installation of a marine sanitation device that is not connected directly
to an internal holding tank at all times while in Newport Bay.
In the event that the City of Newport Beach determines that a vessel is a
public nuisance, the City of Newport Beach may commence public
nuisance abatement per Chapter 10.50 of the Municipal Code, or any
successor chapter.
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4. If, based upon the appearance of the vessel, inspection by the City or
Harbormaster or other facts, the Harbormaster determines that a sea lion
has boarded a moored vessel, the Harbormaster shall issue and serve a
notice of violation in accordance with Section 1.05.030 of the Code, or any
successor section, and the permittee shall take any and, all necessary
action to employ and maintain appropriate measures to deter sea lions
from boarding the vessel within seven (7) calendar days of the notice of
violation. If the Harbormaster determines that appropriate deterrent
measures have not been taken within seven (7) calendar days of the
notice of violation, the Harbormaster may issue an administrative citation
and the permittee shall: (a) take any and all necessary action to employ
and maintain appropriate sea lion deterrent measures; or (b) remove the
vessel. Appropriate deterrent measures shall be defined as the latest
methodology permitted by National Marine Fisheries Service to minimize
sea lion boarding of vessels assigned to a mooring.
5. With the exception of the sea lion deterrence requirements, the
requirements of this section are not applicable to vessels used in marine
construction or marine contracting services.
J. Specifications. Specifications for the size of chains required on
moorings and weights of moorings shall be adopted by resolution of the
City Council.
K. Inspection of Moorings. Each mooring shall be lifted by the owner for
inspection by the Harbormaster at least once every two (2) years and shall
be repaired so as to be in good condition before being replaced, provided
that the Harbormaster may require any mooring to be lifted at any time
when deemed necessary to assure it is in good condition. If the permittee
has such lifting performed by a marine contractor, then the Harbormaster
may authorize such contractor to inspect the mooring on behalf of the
Harbormaster and certify the results to the Harbormaster in writing. The
permittee shall pay the costs of any inspection performed by a contractor
on behalf of the Harbormaster.
L. Rental Not Permitted. Except as authorized in Section
17.60.040(B)(1)(a), or any successor section, no mooring may be leased
or rented by the permittee to another person except with the written
permission of the Harbormaster.
M. Administration. The Harbormaster shall administer all provisions in
this section dealing with moorings and buoys, except the revocation of
permits by the Harbor Commission and collection of all fees hereafter.
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Section 14: NBMC Section 17.25.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Vessel or Trailer Storage on Beaches Prohibited—Exceptions. No
person shall store any vessel, watercraft, trailer or other similar object on
any public beach in the City except as provided in subsection (A)(1) of this
section. As used in this section, the term "store" shall mean to leave or
permit to remain unattended for a period of two (2) hours or more and not
in the possession or control of the owner or user.
1. Vessels, watercraft and equipment directly related to the use of
the vessel or watercraft (related equipment) may be stored on a public
beach as follows:
a. Any vessel(s), watercraft and/or related equipment owned and
maintained by the City or its contractors which is (are) used in conjunction
with recreation programs offered by the City;
b. Any vessel(s), watercraft and/or related equipment that cannot
feasibly be berthed or moored at a privately owned pier or mooring and is
(are) used by a nonprofit corporation for noncommercial purposes
provided a vessel storage permit has been approved by the Harbormaster.
A vessel storage permit shall be approved only if there is substantial
evidence that the permit would not adversely affect the health, safety or
welfare of those who use, enjoy or own property near the waters of
Newport Bay. Vessel storage permits are subject to the following standard
conditions as well as any additional conditions imposed by the
Harbormaster:
i. The permit shall not cause or permit any unreasonable noise
that would adversely affect the use or enjoyment of public or private
property in the vicinity of the vessel, watercraft or equipment;
ii. The permit shall not engage in, or permit, any activity that
unreasonably interferes with the use of the beach or adjoining waters by
the public;
iii. The permit shall not cause or permit any activity that pollutes
any public or private property of the waters of Newport Bay;
iv. The permit may be revoked by the Harbormaster, without
cause, at any time, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the permittee.
c. Any vessel for which a mooring permit has been issued by the
City pursuant to Section 17.60.040, or any successor section, provided the
vessel remains on the beach only to the extent necessary to load or
unload.
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Section 15: NBMC Section 17.40.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
No person shall live -aboard any vessel assigned to an offshore mooring
without first having obtained a live -aboard permit from the Harbormaster.
No live -aboard permit shall be issued except to a person holding a valid
mooring permit issued pursuant to Chapter 17.60 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, or any successor chapter. No permit shall be issued to
any live -aboard which is not intended to serve as the principal residence
of the permittee. For purposes of this section, principal residence shall
mean to live -aboard for not less than eight (8) months in any calendar
year.
Section 16: The introductory sentence to NBMC Section 17.40.040 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
An application for a live -aboard permit shall be filed with the Harbormaster
upon forms provided by the City and shall contain the following
information:
Section 17: The introductory sentence to NBMC Section 17.40.050 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Upon receipt of an application for a live -aboard permit, the Harbormaster
shall investigate the information contained in the application. The
Harbormaster shall deny the application if:
Section 18: NBMC Section 17.40.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. The Harbormaster may impose such conditions on the permit as are
reasonably necessary to insure that the activities of the permittee comply
with the provisions of this chapter.
B. The Harbormaster shall have the power to promulgate rules and
regulations to insure that the purposes of this chapter are satisfied. Each
permittee shall comply with these rules and regulations. Compliance shall
be considered a condition to each live -aboard permit.
Section 19: NBMC Section 17.40.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Each permittee shall maintain a log for the use of pumpout facilities. The
log shall contain the date, time, and location waste was discharged. The
discharge log shall be available for inspection by the Harbormaster at all
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reasonable hours and upon request. The log shall be submitted to the
Harbormaster with the renewal application.
Section 20: NBMC Subsection 17.40.110(B) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
B. The Harbormaster shall establish a waiting list of persons who wish to
apply for a live -aboard permit. The waiting list shall consist solely of
persons who hold valid mooring permits issued pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 17.60 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or any successor
chapter. Any person who sells or transfers the vessel, or any ownership
interest in the vessel, assigned to a mooring shall be removed from the
waiting list. In the event the number of live -aboard permits falls below the
limit specified in subsection (A) of this section, the Harbormaster shall
notify the person or persons next in order on the waiting list of the vacancy
or vacancies. The notice shall specify that applications will be accepted for
thirty (30) days after the date of the notice, and that failure to apply within
the thirty (30) day period will result in removal of that person or persons
from the waiting list. Notice shall be deemed given when deposited in the
United States mail, with the first class postage prepaid, and addressed as
specified by the person or persons on the waiting list. City shall not be
liable for a failure to notify any person or persons on the waiting list since
placement on the list does not create any property right in any person or
persons on the list nor any contractual obligation on the part of the City.
An application for placement on the waiting list shall be accompanied by a
fee established by resolution of the City Council, but in no event shall the
fee exceed the cost of administering the waiting list.
Section 21: The introductory sentence to NBMC Subsection 17.40.140(A) is
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Any permit granted pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 17.60, or
any successor chapter, may be suspended or revoked by the
Harbormaster upon a determination that:
Section 22: NBMC Section 17.40.150 is hereby amended to read as follows:
In the event the Harbormaster determines there may be grounds for
suspension or revocation of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, the
Harbormaster shall give written notice in accordance with Section
1.05.030 of the Code, or any successor section, of intent to suspend or
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revoke the permit and the right of the permittee to request a hearing
before the Harbormaster within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date on
which notice is deemed served. The notice shall state the reason for the
proposed suspension or revocation and shall be accompanied by any
documents in the possession of the Harbormaster that pertain to the
grounds for the proposed action.
If the permittee does not request a hearing within fifteen (15) calendar
days of the date the notice is deemed served, the decision of the
Harbormaster shall be final and permittee shall not be entitled to an
appeal.
Section 23: NBMC Section 17.50.100 is hereby amended to read as follows:
If, based upon an inspection by the City or the Harbormaster or other
facts, the Harbormaster determines that a sea lion has boarded a
permitted structure and/or any vessel or other appurtenances attached to
the structure, the Harbormaster shall issue a notice of violation and the
permittee shall take any and all necessary action to employ and maintain
appropriate measures to deter sea lions from boarding the structure
and/or any vessel or other appurtenances attached to the structure within
seven (7) calendar days of the notice of violation. If the Harbormaster
determines that appropriate deterrent measures have not been taken
within seven (7) calendar days of the notice of violation, the Harbormaster
may issue an administrative citation and the permittee shall take any and
all necessary action to employ and maintain appropriate sea lion deterrent
measures. Appropriate deterrent measures shall be defined as the latest
methodology permitted by National Marine Fisheries Service to minimize
sea lion boarding of a permitted structure and/or any vessel or other
appurtenances attached to the structure.
Section 24: NBMC Section 17.60.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Permit Required. No person shall place, erect, construct, maintain,
use or tie to a mooring in the waters of Newport Harbor over City -owned
or controlled tidelands without first having obtained a mooring permit from
the Harbormaster or having otherwise complied with this section. A
mooring permit is in the nature of license for the temporary use of a
specific location within the Newport Harbor.
B. Issuance of Permit—Conditions. The Harbormaster, in furtherance of
the tideland grants to the City, may issue a mooring permit or mooring
sub -permit to allow the mooring permittee or mooring sub -permittee to
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temporarily use a portion of the waters of Newport Harbor for the mooring
of a vessel. Upon the effective date of this chapter, a mooring permittee
may hold up to two mooring permits at any time. A mooring permittee that
holds more than two mooring permits prior to the effective date of this
chapter may continue to hold the mooring permits until the permits are
sold, revoked, or otherwise transferred under this chapter.
Exceptions.
a. The Balboa Yacht Club and the Newport Harbor Yacht Club
(collectively, "yacht clubs") currently hold permits for single point moorings
placed within certain mooring area boundaries established by the City,
except as noted in subsection (13)(3)(f) of this section. In addition, the Lido
Isle Community Association ("LICA") has permits for onshore moorings on
Lido Isle. These organizations shall hold their respective permits under the
yacht club, or respective organization name, for the moorings identified by
the City as under their respective control at the time of enactment of the
ordinance codified in this section. The yacht clubs and LICA shall be
solely responsible for managing moorings under their control and shall be
permitted to assign moorings under their control to yacht club members
and members of LICA, respectively. The yacht clubs and LICA shall keep
accurate records of the name and address of the club members and
community association members to which each mooring has been
assigned. The yacht clubs and LICA may not sell or otherwise transfer the
moorings under their control to a third -party. Mooring records shall be
provided annually to the Harbormaster on or before February 1 sr
b. Mooring of a Tender. A single vessel no longer than fourteen (14) feet
in overall length to serve as access to and from the assigned vessel may
be secured to the assigned vessel or may be secured to the offshore
mooring in the absence of the assigned vessel. Notwithstanding the single
vessel restriction, permitted live-aboards may secure up to two (2) vessels
no longer than fourteen (14) feet in overall length to the assigned vessel,
to serve as access to and from the assigned live -aboard vessel.
C. Multiple Vessel Mooring System Program. The Harbormaster may
approve a multiple vessel mooring system in the mooring areas of
Newport Harbor Yacht Club and the Balboa Yacht Club. An application for
a multiple vessel mooring system shall be submitted in writing to the
Harbormaster, who shall evaluate the application based upon standards
he or she shall have established.
2. Permit Requirements. Each mooring permit may be issued for up to
two (2) natural persons ("mooring permittee(s)") who shall be individually
and collectively responsible for all activities related to the mooring permit.
To the satisfaction of the Harbormaster, the mooring permittee(s) shall:
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a. Identify on the permit the full legal name(s), current address(es),
current telephone number(s) and current e-mail address(es), if one exists,
of the mooring permittee(s);
b. Agree to be responsible for permit rent, fees, maintenance and repair
of mooring equipment;
c. The permit for joint ownership moorings shall provide that all parties
shall have equal rights under the permit and shall be held jointly
responsible for compliance with all rules, regulations, and conditions set
forth in the mooring permit;
d. Grant permission to the City to temporarily assign the mooring to
another vessel when it is unoccupied through the issuance of a mooring
sub -permit;
e. Agree to defend and indemnify the City and any other government
entity with jurisdiction against any claims or losses arising out of, or
related to the use of, the mooring permit except where the claim or loss
arises from the sub-permittee's damage of the mooring, or out of the
negligence and/or misconduct of a person assigned the mooring as a
mooring sub -permittee under subsections (G) and/or (H) of this section;
f. Provide proof of insurance on a vessel as may be determined by the
City's Risk Manager;
g. Provide registration or other proof of controlling possessory right in
the assigned vessel, all to the satisfaction of the Harbormaster;
h. Agree to pay fair market value rent, as established by resolution of the
City Council, on a rent schedule established by the Harbormaster, which
shall be similar to the schedule used to collect rent from other tidelands
users in Newport Harbor;
i. Agree that the mooring permit does not provide any ownership interest
in the underlying tidelands, which are held in trust by the City and owned
by the people of the State of California; and
j. Authorize the City, or its designee, to move the vessel on the mooring
to another location when deemed necessary by the Harbor Resources
Manager and/or Harbormaster.
3. Perm ittee/Transferee Qualifications. A mooring permit may be held
by, or transferred to, only the following persons:
a. A natural person(s) holding title to an assigned vessel;
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b. An executor or administrator carrying out the terms of a will or
administering a probated estate that holds a mooring permit, but only for
the period of time prior to distribution of the estate;
C. An inter vivos trust, family trust, or other similar type of trust estate
holding a mooring permit, so long as all trustors are natural persons and
the primary mooring permittee shall be the trustee of the trust,
d. An approved transferee whose vessel and/or mooring permit are
subject to any of the terms and conditions stated in subsection (E) of this
section;
e. A marine contractor or marine support service provider, holding a
mooring permit used to provide current or ongoing harbor infrastructure
and marine or fishing services (such as maintenance and dredging);
f. Balboa Island Yacht Club for the purposes of youth education in
boating and marine activities; Kerckhoff Marine Laboratories for the
purpose of marine and oceanographic research; and American Legion
Post 291 for the purpose of serving veterans and their families and
supplying them with affordable access to boating and harbor activities; or
similar marine educational entities;
g. The Balboa Yacht Club, Newport Harbor Yacht Club (collectively
"yacht clubs") and the Lido Isle Community Association—only for those
moorings assigned by the City within certain established mooring areas or
locations, prior to the enactment of the amended ordinance codified in this
section. These designated mooring areas may not be expanded. The
boundaries of these mooring areas are graphically depicted by National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAX) Chart Number
18754. Yacht clubs shall be entitled to a maximum number of moorings as
can be accommodated in the mooring fields designated in NOAA Chart
Number 18754 and at a minimum the current number of moorings
assigned to them as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
section.
C. Plans and Specifications Required. No mooring permit shall be
issued for placing, erecting, constructing or maintaining a mooring or buoy
unless such mooring or buoy is constructed:
1. In accordance with standard plans and specifications approved by the
Harbormaster and at a location approved by the Harbormaster; or
2. In accordance with other plans and specifications for such mooring or
buoy which have been submitted by the applicant, showing the
construction of such proposed mooring or buoy together with the location
thereof, and which meet the requirements established in this chapter and
which have been approved by the Harbormaster.
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D. Late Fees. A ten (10) percent late charge shall be added to all
payments due but not received by City by the due date.
E. Transfer of Permit. No mooring permittee shall transfer a permit for a
mooring or buoy granted under the provisions of this chapter, except:
1. When transferred from a natural person to another member of his or
her immediate family, which shall be defined for the purposes of this
section as the mooring permittee's spouse and heirs at law to the second
degree of consanguinity; or
2. Except when transferred to immediate family, a mooring permit may
only be transferred under this subsection up to one time in any twelve (12)
month period.
F. Procedures for Transfers. Permits shall not be transferred without the
prior written approval of the Harbormaster. The Harbormaster may
approve the transfer of a mooring permit under the procedures set out
below:
1. The mooring permittee(s) (or, if the permittee is deceased or
incapacitated, the transferee) shall submit to the Harbormaster:
a. A completed mooring transfer form (on the form provided by the
Harbormaster); and
b. Documentation that the proposed new mooring permittee (transferee)
qualifies as a mooring permittee under subsection (13)(3) of this section.
2. If transferee intends to purchase an assigned vessel but does not
have title on the assigned vessel owned by the mooring permittee and
transferor at the time of transfer, then:
a. Within sixty (60) days of a transfer, transferee shall submit to the
Harbormaster a copy of a California Department of Motor Vehicles
registration or other current registration (or, in lieu thereof, U.S. Coast
Guard documentation of ownership) documenting transferee's ownership
of the assigned vessel or, in the case of an onshore mooring, a
photograph of the assigned vessel if it is not subject to vessel registration
laws; or
b. If such documentation is not received by the Harbormaster within the
sixty (60) day period, then the vessel or the mooring may be impounded,
the mooring may be deemed vacant and may be assigned pursuant to
subsections (G) and (H) of this section.
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3. If transferee intends to moor a vessel other than the assigned vessel
and does not have title to the vessel that will be moored at the time of
transfer, then:
a. Within sixty (60) days of an approved transfer, the transferee shall
notify the Harbormaster that the assigned vessel has been removed from
the mooring and before a new vessel may be placed on the mooring shall
submit to the Harbormaster a copy of a California Department of Motor
Vehicles registration or other current registration (or, in lieu thereof, U.S.
Coast Guard documentation of ownership) documenting transferee's
ownership of the new assigned vessel, or in the case of a shore mooring,
a photograph of the new assigned vessel if it is not subject to vessel
registration laws; or
b. If the documentation is not received within sixty (60) days of a
transfer, the mooring may be deemed vacant by the Harbormaster and the
mooring may be assigned pursuant to subsections (G) and (H) of this
section. The mooring may remain vacant until such time the permittee
notifies the Harbormaster of their intent to assign their vessel to the
mooring.
4. The transfer, request shall be denied unless mooring permit rent,
including late payment fees, is paid current; required mooring inspections
are current; required maintenance and repairs are complete and there are
no derelict or unauthorized vessel(s) on the mooring.
5. The mooring permittee and transferee shall provide a written
agreement to defend and indemnify the City of Newport Beach in any
dispute with a third party over transferee's right to be the mooring
permittee or in any dispute with a third party over the mooring permittee's
right to transfer the permit.
6. Transfer Approval. Upon confirmation of compliance with this
subsection, the Harbormaster must find all of the following conditions to
approve the transfer of a mooring permit:
a. The mooring permittee no longer owns the assigned vessel or has
retained ownership of the assigned vessel and has permanently vacated
the mooring;
b. The transferee has met all the qualifications and conditions for
issuance of a permit in subsection (B) of this section;
C. The transferor or transferee has reported to the Harbormaster the
price paid for the mooring permit, and has paid to the City the required
transfer rental charge; and
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d. The transferor represents that he/she/it did not discriminate against
any transferee or prospective transferee because of race, religious creed,
color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition,
marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age or any other impermissible
basis under law.
7. The Harbormaster may approve a one-for-one exchange of moorings
between two mooring permittees, subject to compliance with this
subsection without any transfer rental advance charge imposed by the
City.
8. The Harbormaster may approve the changing of an assigned vessel
on the permit, subject to the requirements of subsection (B) of this section,
without any transfer rental advance charge imposed by the City.
9. Following an approved transfer, the Harbormaster shall list the
transfer price of the mooring permit on a publicly available website hosted
by the City, or on a third -party's website under contract with the City to
host information regarding mooring permit transfers.
G. City's Authority to Assign Moorings through Use of Sub -Permits. With
the exception of the Balboa Yacht Club, the Newport Harbor Yacht Club,
and the Lido Isle Community Association's designated moorings, mooring
permittee may not rent, assign, or transfer the use of the mooring to any
other person. With the exception of moorings issued to mooring
permittees described in subsection (13)(3)(e) of this section, City shall have
the authority to assign vacant moorings to sub -permittees pursuant to the
following provisions:
1. Deemed Vacant Moorings. City may assign deemed vacant moorings
through the issuance of sub -permits at its own discretion. Sub -permits
may be renewed upon availability. The mooring permittee may reclaim its
mooring upon three days' prior written notice to City of its intent to return
the assigned vessel to the mooring.
A "deemed vacant mooring" shall be defined as a mooring upon which:
a. An assigned vessel has not been attached for thirty (30) consecutive
days or more; or
b. A vessel, other than an assigned vessel, has been attached for thirty
(30) days or more; or
C. Required documentation for an assigned vessel has not been
provided for a transfer request pursuant to subsection (E) of this section.
2. Noticed Vacant Moorings. City may assign noticed vacant moorings at
its own discretion through the issuance of a mooring sub -permit for any
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period of time, up to the reoccupation date on mooring permittee's written
notice, or the twenty-four (24) hour written notice per subsection (G)(2)(b)
of this section. If the mooring continues to be vacant for thirty (30) days
past the reoccupation date indicated on mooring permittee's notice, and
there is no further written notice from mooring permittee, the mooring shall
become a deemed vacant mooring.
a. Mooring permittee may provide written notice to City of its intent to
vacate its mooring for fifteen (15) days or more. These moorings shall be
"noticed vacant moorings." Written notice shall include the date the
mooring permittee intends to vacate his/her mooring, and the date he/she
intends to reoccupy the mooring with the assigned vessel.
b. If mooring permittee provides written notice, the mooring permittee
may reclaim the assigned mooring on the reoccupation date indicated in
his/her written notice or, if the mooring permittee returns prior to or after
the reoccupation date, upon twenty-four (24) hours' written notice to the
City.
H. Procedures for Mooring Sub -Permit Issuance. Any natural person
wishing to use a mooring pursuant to the issuance of a sub -permit must
enter into a written mooring sub -permit agreement with the City that
includes the following:
1. A written representation of the current vessel length which shall be
satisfactory to the Harbormaster.
2. An agreement to be responsible for any damage to mooring
equipment; to defend and indemnify the City of Newport Beach and the
mooring permittee against any claims or losses arising out of, or related
to, the mooring rental; to require the mooring sub -permittee provide proof
of insurance as may be determined by the City's Risk Manager; to require
registration or other proof of ownership; to require an equipment damage
deposit, all to the satisfaction of the Harbormaster; and authorize the City,
or its designee, to move the vessel on the mooring to another location
when deemed necessary by the Harbor Resources Manager and/or
Harbormaster.
3. The repair of any damage to the mooring equipment shall be paid by
the mooring sub -permittee. If the mooring is damaged by a vessel
assigned by the City, or the City's agent, the City will arrange for the repair
of the mooring with a qualified vendor and provide notice to the permittee
of the occurrence and the arranged repair date. Should the sub -permittee
fail to pay for the damage for any reason, the City will pay for the required
repairs to the mooring, and then seek reimbursement from the sub -
permittee. Also, the City will make available a mooring without charge for
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the returning vessel of the mooring permittee until such time as their
permitted mooring is repaired.
4. Mooring sub -permittees shall provide approved mooring lines which
shall be removed at the end of the rental period.
5. A mooring sub -permit agreement may be up to fifteen (15) days and
may terminate at any time for any reason, and may be renewed based on
availability. Upon return of the assigned vessel to the mooring, the
Harbormaster will attempt to reassign the sub -permittee to another
mooring. Mooring sub -permittees have no right of renewal or substitute
moorings upon return of the assigned vessel, or upon termination of a
mooring sub -permit agreement for any reason. Mooring sub -permittees
accept an indefinite term at their own risk.
6. The mooring sub -permit rent will be based on a rate established by
the Newport Beach City Council.
7. Live-aboards may be temporarily permitted as sub -permittees
pending vessel inspection, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days in
any twelve (12) month period.
8. Mooring sub -permits shall be offered to the public on a first-come,
first-served basis.
9. Subject to the Harbormaster's approval, a mooring may be loaned
free of charge by the mooring permittee to a vessel other than the
assigned vessel for no more than thirty (30) consecutive days; provided,
that:
a. The mooring permittee provides the Harbormaster with written notice
identifying the vessel that will use the mooring;
b. The mooring permittee has not loaned the mooring for more than sixty
(60) days in the twelve (12) month period that immediately precedes the
commencement of the current mooring loan;
C. The vessel owner requesting a loan has not previously been the
recipient of loans for more than ninety (90) days in the previous twelve
(12) months; and
d. The vessel owner authorizes the City, or its designee, to move the
vessel on the mooring to another location when deemed necessary by the
Harbormaster.
I. Mooring Permit Transfer Nonrefundable Rental Charge. The City shall
charge the mooring permittee for the right to transfer a mooring permit
under subsection (E) of this section in an amount equal to seventy-five
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(75) percent of the annual mooring rent as established by City Council
resolution. This transfer charge represents a one-time nonrefundable
rental advance for the use of a mooring. A mooring permit transfer charge
shall not be required if:
1. The transfer is from the mooring permittee to the same mooring
permittee as trustor of an inter vivos trust, living trust or other similar
estate planning tool;
2. The transfer is made under subsections (F)(7) and (8) of this section;
or
3. The transfer is made pursuant to Subsection (E)(1) of this section.
J. Surrendered Mooring Equipment. If the mooring permittee sells,
transfers, or otherwise no longer owns the assigned vessel and does not
intend to apply for, or does not receive, approval to transfer the permit to
another, the permittee may provide written notice to the Harbormaster of
his or her intent to surrender the mooring permit; otherwise the provisions
of subsection (G) of this section regarding a vacant mooring shall apply.
Once a mooring permit is surrendered, the mooring permittee shall
remove the assigned vessel and/or the mooring equipment thirty (30) days
after written notice of surrender of the permit, or, upon failure to remove
the mooring equipment, title shall vest in the City and the City shall
compensate mooring permittee the fair value for the mooring equipment,
less rent or fees owed, as provided in subsection (L) of this section.
K. Revocation of Permit.
1. Grounds for Revocation. A mooring permit or sub -permit may be
revoked upon any of the following grounds set forth in Section 17.70.020,
or any successor section, or for any of the following:
a. The moored vessel or the mooring equipment has been determined to
violate the applicable mooring regulations in Section 17.25.020, or any
successor section, and the mooring permittee or sub -permittee has not
made the necessary corrections or repairs within the time required;
b. The mooring permittee or sub -permittee has failed or refused to allow
an inspection of the vessel to determine if it is seaworthy and operable, a
public nuisance or in compliance with applicable marine sanitation device
requirements;
C. Living aboard a vessel assigned to a mooring without a live -aboard
permit unless otherwise noted in subsection (G) of this section;
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d. When the mooring permittee or sub -permittee fails to pay any mooring
rent or fee when due and is in arrears for a period of sixty (60) days or
more; or
e. When the mooring permittee has sublet their mooring in violation of
this title.
2. Notice and Hearing. In the event the Harbormaster determines there
are grounds to revoke a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, the
Harbormaster shall proceed in the manner described by Section
17.70.020, or any successor section.
3. Upon revocation, it shall be the duty of the mooring permittee to
immediately remove the mooring equipment and any moored vessel. If not
removed within thirty (30) days of revocation of the permit, the mooring
equipment shall vest in the City and may be auctioned by the City to
another person or may be removed by the Harbormaster and the cost of
mooring equipment removal shall be paid by the mooring permittee. Any
moored vessel or equipment not removed within thirty (30) days may be
impounded by the City and disposed of in the manner provided by law.
City incurred costs of removal of mooring equipment or any vessel moored
thereto may be charged against the permittee and collected in any court of
competent jurisdiction or recovered by the City from the proceeds of sale
of the vessel or mooring equipment.
4. During any revocation proceeding under this subsection (K), if the
mooring is unoccupied, it may be temporarily assigned as a mooring for
guest vessels by the Harbormaster.
L. Moorings Reverting Back to City. Should a mooring revert back to the
City for any reason, whether through abandonment, surrender, failure to
provide documents pursuant to subsection (F) of this section, or for any
other reason, the following shall apply -
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pply:1. The mooring permittee shall be entitled to recover all of mooring
permittee's mooring equipment within thirty (30) days of reversion.
2. If mooring permittee does not recover his or her mooring equipment,
mooring permittee shall be entitled to payment from the City of the fair
value of the mooring equipment as depreciated by use in an amount to be
determined by the Harbormaster and as set in the City's master fee
resolution, after any and all past due rent and fees, if applicable, have
been satisfied.
3. The mooring may be publicly auctioned by the City, or the City's
designated representative, or the mooring may be used for other City
purposes.
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Section 25: NBMC Subsection 17.60.080(6) is hereby amended to read as
follows..
B. Initiation. Appeals shall be made in writing to the City Clerk and shall
be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the City Council.
The appeal fee shall be refunded to the appellant if he or she is successful
in their appeal under this section (e.g., decision being appealed is
reversed).
Section 26: NBMC Subsection 17.60.080(D) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
D. Hearing Date. Appeals shall be scheduled by the Harbor Resources
Manager and/or Harbormaster, as applicable, for a hearing before an
independent hearing officer within thirty (30) days of the filing of the
appeal unless both appellant and City consent to a later date.
Section 27: NBMC Subsection 17.60.080(G) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
G. Decision and Notice. After the hearing, the hearing officer shall affirm,
modify or reverse the original decision. When a decision is modified or
reversed, the hearing officer shall state the specific reasons for
modification or reversal. Decisions on appeals shall be rendered within
thirty (30) calendar days of the close , of the hearing. The Harbor
Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster, as applicable, shall mail notice
of the hearing officer's decision. Such notice shall be mailed within five (5)
working days after the date of the decision to the applicant and the
appellant. The decision of.the hearing officer shall be final.
Section 28: NBMC Subsection 17.65.010(A) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A. Decisions of the Harbor Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster
resulting from his or her administration of this Code may be appealed to
the Harbor Commission by any interested person.
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Section 29: NBMC Subsection 17.65.030(A) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
A. Filing of Appeals and Calls for Review. Appeals or calls for review of
decisions of the Harbor Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster shall be
made in writing to the City Clerk on forms provided by the Harbor
Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster. Appeals or calls for review of
decisions of the Harbor Commission shall be -made in writing to the City
Clerk on forms provided by the Clerk. The appeal shall state the facts and
basis for the appeal. A call for review initiated by a member of the Harbor
Commission or City Council, in their official capacity, shall be for the
purpose of bringing the matter in front of the entire body for review.
Section 30: NBMC Subsection 17.65.040(F) is hereby amended to read as
follows:
F. Decision and Notice. After the hearing, the appellate (or reviewing)
body shall affirm, modify or reverse the original decision. When a decision
is modified or reversed, the appellate (or reviewing) body shall state the
specific reasons for modification or reversal. Decisions on appeals shall
be rendered within thirty (30) days of the close of the hearing. The Harbor
Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster, as applicable, shall mail notice
of a Harbor Commission decision and the City Clerk shall mail a notice of
a City Council decision. Such notice shall be mailed within five (5) working
days after the date of the decision to the applicant and the appellant, if
any.
Section 31: Except as specifically amended in this ordinance, all other
sentences, paragraphs, subsections, sections, chapters, and titles of the NBMC shall
remain unchanged and in effect.
Section 32: The recitals provided in this ordinance are true and correct and are
incorporated into the substantive portion of this ordinance.
Section 33: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each
section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any
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one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid
or unconstitutional.
Section 34: The City Council finds the approval of this ordinance 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. Alternatively, the City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not a
project under CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment.
Section 35: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance, or a summary thereof, to
be published pursuant to Charter Section 414.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach, held on the day of , 2018, and adopted on the
day of , 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES, COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS
MARSHAL "DUFFY" DUFFIELD, MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THE CITY ATT Y'S OFFICE
AARON C. HARPF, CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
LEILANI I. BROWN, CITY CLERK
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Title 17 Revisions
NBMC Subsection 17.01.030(B)(6)
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NBMC Subsection 17.01.030(H)
1. Harbor Commission. The term "Harbor Commission" shall mean the Harbor
Commission of the City of Newport Beach.
2. Harbor Department. The term "Harbor Department" shall mean the Harbor
Department of the Citv of Newaort Beach.
3. Harbor Director. The term "Harbor Director" shall mean the Harbormaster of the
City of Newport Beach, or his or her designee.
"2. Harbor Lines. The term "harbor lines" shall mean all established bulkhead,
pierhead, and project lines as defined within Newport Harbor by the Federal, State,
County and City Governments. The harbor lines in Lower Newport Bay have been
established by an act of the U.S. Congress and can only be modified by an act of
Congress.
-3. Harbor Maintenance Uses, Equipment and Facilities. The terms "harbor
maintenance uses, equipment and facilities" shall mean all uses and their related
equipment, vessels, docking, and land storage facilities and access which provide:
dredging and beach replenishment; demolition, repair and new construction of docks,
piers, bulkheads, and other in -and -over -water structures; mooring maintenance and
repair; waterborne debris and pollution control, collection, and removal. This category
also includes environmental, survey, or scientific vessels and related equipment based,
or on assignment, in Newport Harbor. All vessels under this definition may also be
referred to as "work boats."
64. Harbormaster. The term "Harbormaster" shall mean the Harbormaster of the City
of Newport Beach, or his or her designee. Gemmander of the-GraRgeGOUIRty SheFiff'S_
Harbor Patrol/Marine Operations Bureau, or his or her designee, or SUGGesser entity.
67. Harbor Regulations. The term "harbor regulations" refers to Title 17 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
86. Harbor Resources Manager. The term "Harbor Resources Manager" shall mean
the Harbor Resources Manager of the City of Newport Beach, or his or her designee.
97. Harbor Structures. The term "harbor structures" refers to any pier, float, piling,
bulkhead, seawall, reef, breakwater or any other structure in, upon or over the waters of
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Newport Harbor or the Pacific Ocean or any other water where the tide ebbs and flows
within the City of Newport Beach or adjoining waters.
108. Habitat. The term "habitat" shall mean the locality, including the physical and
biological environment, in which a plant or animal lives.
119. Headwalk. The term "headwalk" shall mean that portion of a dock that serves as
a primary pedestrian access to mainwalks, fingers, and slips. Fingers may be attached
directly to headwalks. Headwalks are generally parallel to the bulkhead. The term
"marginal walk" is synonymous with "headwalk."
4-0. Houseboat. The term "houseboat" shall mean any vessel or structure on or in
any waterway, floating or nonfloating, which is designed or fitted out as a place of
habitation and is not principally used for transportation.
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The responsibility for the administration of the provisions of this title is delegated to the
City Manager, or officers or employees of a department or departments of the City
designated by him or her.;; reyidev, however, that seme or all of the rl- s ReGessary
te be performed On the administration rnay be performed by the Harbermaster or his Gr
and the GE)URty of Orange.
NBMC Section 17.05.055
Duties of the Harbor Director
It shall be the duty of the Harbor Director to:
A. Carry out the orders of the City Manager, and to assist the City Manager to enforce
all harbor regulations, ordinances and tidelands trust requirements.
B. Coordinate with appropriate department directors, the Harbor Commission, and
City staff to administer Newport Harbor and the provisions of Title 17, or any successor
title.
C. Supervise and assist the City staff assigned to the Harbor Department to carry out
the purposes of this Title 17, or any successor title.
NBMC Subsection 17.05.120(D)
D. Administration. The Harbor Resources Manager and the Harbormaster shall
administer the provisions of this title, except for the collection of fees, which shall be the
responsibility of the Finance Director.
NBMC Subsection 17.10.085(B)
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B. Right of Entry. The Harbor Resources Manager, Harbormaster and each Rd all „f
his ^r her assmstaRts and any Police Officer or City employee whose job includes the
enforcement of this chapter, shall have the power and authority to enter, free of charge,
and at any reasonable time, any place of business or vessel subject to the requirements
of this chapter.
NBMC Subsections 17.20.040(C) and (D)
C. Tampering with Vessel. No person shall wilfully injure or tamper with, or break or
remove any part of or from, any vessel in the City, or tamper with the lines securing any
such vessel, without the consent of the owner or other person having charge thereof,
except for those authorized by the 'arbormast, Harbor Rosi Imes Maga^or
D. Tampering with Moorings. No person shall tamper with any mooring or anchorage
in the City whether or not the same is occupied by a vessel, except for those authorized
by the i Jarbormaster='arbor ReSOUrEes Manage for the maintenance of harbor
operations.
NBMC Section 17.20.050
All stray, unattended or abandoned vessels, timber or any other personal property found
in the water or on the shore of Newport Harbor or the Pacific Ocean, not in the lawful
possession or control of some person, shall be immediately reported to Harbor
Resources or the HarbormasterHarh^r Ra +r^'. Any such property shall be dealt with as
provided in the appropriate provisions of Chapter 1.20 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, or Section 510, et seq., of the California Harbors and Navigation Code, as the
same now read or may hereafter be amended. Proceeds of any sale of such property
shall be deposited in the general fund of the City. ^r ;f provided by ,.^„tract with th^
County, ty, shall be Haid to the CountyTreasurer ferthe—Counter For purposes of this
section, any vessel on the Pacific Ocean shall be deemed to be stray, unattended and
abandoned if the vessel is unoccupied by a person during: any nighttime hours (dusk to
dawn); any time period when a Small Craft Advisory or greater has been issued by the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; or daylight hours for more than three
(3) hours.
NBMC Subsection 17.25.010(A)(2)
2. No person shall make fast any vessel to any other vessel already occupying any
pier, either public or private without first obtaining a special event permit as required in
Chapter 11.03 of this Code, or any successor chapter. At the Rhine Wharf, the
HarbormasterHarh,,�, ResoFEesMager shall have the authority to authorize this
activity, via a Rhine Wharf permit, under either of the following conditions: (a) a
commercial fishing vessel is loading or unloading, and no other mooring or berthing
space is available in the harbor for this purpose; or (b) a vessel is taking refuge from
inclement weather and no other mooring or berthing space is available in the harbor for
this purpose. In no event shall more than one vessel be made fast to the dockside
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vessel and no other vessel shall be made fast to the outboard vessel. Both vessels shall
have operators aboard at all times.
introductory Paragraph to NBMC Subsection 17.25.010(C)(1)
1. Public piers and other harbor facilities may be maintained by the City for the
purpose of loading and unloading passengers, supplies, and boating gear and for
similar purposes. It is the policy of the City to maintain such facilities in a manner that
will permit the greatest public use and avoid continuous occupancy, congestion or
blocking thereof. Where necessary to achieve public use and to avoid extended
occupancy, congestion or blocking thereof, the HarbormasterHarber Qeseurees
Manager is authorized and directed to post the following dock markings or signs limiting
the time during which a vessel may be tied up or secured, or supplies or gear may be
placed at or on any such pier or facility. The dock markings shall have the meanings as
herein set forth:
NBMC Subsection 17.25.010(C)(2)
2. The Rhine Wharf, adjacent to the Rhine Wharf public pier, shall not be used
by vessels for any purpose except with a valid Rhine Wharf permit issued by the
HarbormasterHarber ReGG FGeG Manage and subject to the following conditions:
a. Vessels may be tied or secured to the Rhine Wharf for four hours maximum.
b. The HarbormasterHarber Rene irGes MaRago, shall have the authority to
limit the size of vessels using the Rhine Wharf.
C. Vessels using the Rhine Wharf shall be in the actual process of loading,
unloading or engaged in temporary repairs.
d. The HarbormasterHarber Rese ,rGes Manage may authorize an extension
of the four-hour period where special circumstances dictate such an extension.
NBMC Section 17.25.020
A. Location. No person having charge of any vessel shall berth or anchor the
same in Newport Harbor except within the designated areas. Any vessel which is
berthed, moored or anchored at a place not designated for such vessel shall be moved
as directed by the HarbormasterHarber PeseurEes Manage . In the designation of
mooring areas and anchorage areas, consideration shall be given to the needs of
commerce, the utilization of turning basins, the use of channels for navigation, and the
economy of space. No vessels shall be moored or anchored in any part of any turning
basin or channel unless secured both fore and aft except as provided in subsection (1)
of this section. Every vessel moored or anchored in any part of the harbor outside of
any turning basin or channel shall be so moored or anchored as to prevent such vessel
from swinging or drifting into any turning basin or channel.
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1. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing,
occupying or having charge or possession of any vessel to: (a) berth or anchor the
same in Newport Harbor except within the designated areas; or (b) anchor a vessel at
any location on the open waters of the Pacific Ocean within five hundred (500) yards of
a designated protected swimming area for a cumulative period of time that exceeds
seventy-two (72) hours within any thirty (30) calendar day period. The
HarbormasterHarh„r Reset Imes Manager or his or her deci` Ree may authorize an
extension to the seventy-two (72) hour time limit if the HarbormasterHarher Reser mes
Manage determines that given the particular circumstances an extension of time is
reasonable and warranted.
2. Any vessel which is berthed, moored or anchored at a place in Newport
Harbor not designated for such vessel shall be moved as directed by the
I- larbormasterHarher Reset trues Manager. In the designation of mooring areas and
anchorage areas in Newport Harbor, consideration shall be given to the needs of
commerce, the utilization of turning basins, the use of channels for navigation, and the
economy of space.
B. Application of Chapter. The terms of this chapter, as they relate to moorings
and buoys, shall apply to "on -shore moorings” which are moorings located landward of
the pierhead line and to "offshore moorings" which are located bayward of the pierhead
line, with equal force and effect.
C. Berthing.
1. Boats berthed at private or public piers shall not extend beyond the
projection of the property lines of the property to which the pier is connected in
accordance with Section 17.35.020, or any successor section.
2. Any boat berthed at a pier or slip shall not extend bayward a distance of
more than the maximum width of its beam beyond the end of the pier, or slip. Between
Bulkhead Station 256, beginning at Collins Avenue to Bulkhead Station 255, boats
moored at a pier or slip shall not extend more than fifteen (15) feet bayward from the
end of the pier or slip or more than the width of the beam of the boat, whichever is less.
D. Permit Required. No person shall place, erect, construct or maintain a pier
mooring or buoy in the waters of Newport Harbor over City -owned or controlled
tidelands without first having obtained a permit pursuant to this title.
E. Unauthorized Use of Mooring. No person shall use a mooring unless he
holds a current and valid permit except with the permission of the Harbormasterer
Reser trues Manager for temporary use, as herein provided.
F. Chains and Fastenings.
1. No person shall erect, construct or maintain any mooring in Newport Harbor
unless all chains and fastenings are of sufficient size to stand a breaking strain of at
least six times the weight of the mooring.
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2. All mooring lines on buoys shall be so arranged that, when dropped, they will
immediately sink. With a double mooring, however, it shall be permissible to connect
two mooring lines with a spreader line having floats attached thereto to keep such line
afloat when the mooring is unoccupied.
G. Buoy Markings. Mooring buoys shall be painted with the number allocated
thereto by the HarbormasterHar"^r Rese FGes Manage to the mooring, the numeral(s)
of which shall be at least three inches in height.
H. Maintenance. All moorings shall be kept in good and serviceable condition in
the location assigned by the Harbor Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster.
Mooring, Anchoring and Vessel Condition Requirements.
1. Mooring Anchoring. All vessels anchored on the open waters of the Pacific
Ocean shall be anchored in such a manner so that the vessel does not come in contact
with another vessel or structure. All vessels using moorings in Newport Harbor shall be
firmly anchored to a mooring from bow and stern in such a manner as to prevent the
vessels from swinging, turning or drifting, except in areas designated by the Harbor
Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster as single mooring areas. Vessels in single
mooring areas shall be tied from the bow. All vessels anchored in Newport Harbor in the
designated anchorage area shall be anchored in such a manner so that the vessel does
not come in contact with another vessel or structure and does not extend beyond the
demarcation line of the designated anchorage area.
2. Vessel Condition—Seaworthiness and Operability. Vessels assigned to a
mooring by permit must be maintained in an operable and seaworthy condition. If,
based upon the appearance of the vessel, inspection by the City
Har"^r oor other facts, the HarbormasterHaFbeF Rese irn^c Manage has cause to
believe a vessel is not seaworthy and operable, the H arbo rm asterH arbor Reso irn^c
Manage shall give written notice in accordance with the service requirements of
Section 1.05.030 of this Code, or any successor section, to the permittee requesting a
demonstration that the vessel is seaworthy and operable. The permittee shall, upon
written notice specifying the date and time, demonstrate to the HarbormasterHarber
ResE) irn^o MaRag^r that the vessel assigned to the mooring is seaworthy or operable.
In the event that the HarbormasterHarber Rese urGes Manage determines that vessel is
not seaworthy or operable, the permittee shall: (a) commence repairs within thirty (30)
days upon service of the written notice of such determination and complete repairs
within ninety (90) days of the commencement unless the Harbormasteror
Roc^ irGes Manager, upon written request from the permittee specifying the reasons
therefor, approves an extension of time to complete the repairs; or (b) remove the
vessel within thirty (30) days of service of the written notice of such determination and
request assignment of a different vessel that is seaworthy and operable to the mooring
within sixty (60) days after the removal of the vessel. This section is not intended to
apply to any brief period of repair common to most vessels. The Harbormasteror
Roc^ Imes Manager may repeat his or her request to test operability and seaworthiness
as needed.
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3. It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing,
occupying or having charge or possession of any vessel in the City, to maintain, permit,
cause or allow to exist on such vessel any of the following conditions:
a. Promotion of a fire hazard, including, but not limited to, improper open fuel
storage, deficiencies in the vessel's fuel storage tanks, inoperable electrical systems,
storage of combustible or other flammable material that constitutes a fire hazard to any
vessel;
b. Retention of water that becomes stagnant, unsanitary, or polluted GF deer
Ret eeMpIY with the previSiees of Sect+eRs 15.04.180 aRa,,d 15.05.140;
C. Accumulation or storage of rubbish, trash, debris, rubble, containers, and
boxes that is visible aboard the vessel or stored inside the vessel in such a way to make
the vessel inoperable for its intended use;
d. Storage or securing a vessel in such a way that it impedes pedestrian travel
on City beaches and tidelands;
e. Contribution to hazards to public safety and health, such as, but not limited
to: propagation of vermin, rats, insects, unsanitary conditions from the accumulation of
fecal materials;
f. Maintenance in such nonseaworthy condition that it is unsafe, unsightly or
poorly maintained, including, but not limited to: broken windows, unsecured doors and
hatches, excessive marine growth attached to the vessel, the vessel is inoperable for its
intended use, partially destroyed or partially repaired for more than three continuous
months, provides access to marine mammals, is actively seeping hazardous or toxic
material into the surrounding waters, and would present a physical danger to public
safety personnel during emergency access;
g. Operation of its mechanical or electrical systems creates excess noise,
odors, vibrations, fumes, discharges or emissions that constitute an impact on public
health or safety;
h. Violation of the terms and conditions of other use or rental permits as
granted by the City of Newport Beach;
i. Allowance of repetitive, boisterous or unruly conduct by the vessel operator
or occupants when that conduct: (i) is offensive to a person of ordinary sensibility, (ii)
continues after a written or oral request to terminate the conduct, (iii) is offensive to a
considerable number of people;
j. Anchorage in an area controlled by the City without adequate anchor(s) rope
and chain appropriate for the wind and sea conditions encountered in Newport Bay;
k. Inability of a vessel on a shore mooring to be self-righting on an incoming
tide without flooding the vessel;
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I. Attachment to a mooring in such a way that the vessel regularly drifts and
impedes safe navigation in the bay;
m. Installation of a marine sanitation device that is not connected directly to an
internal holding tank at all times while in Newport Bay.
In the event that the City of Newport Beach determines that a vessel is a public
nuisance, the City of Newport Beach may commence public nuisance abatement per
Chapter 10.50 of the Municipal Code, or any successor chapter.
4. If, based upon the appearance of the vessel, inspection by the City or
HarbormasterQFaRge COURty Harbor Patrel or other facts, the Harbormasterer
Rese FGeS Manager determines that a sea lion has boarded a moored vessel, the
HarbormasterHarber Rene Imes MaRagor shall issue and serve a notice of violation in
accordance with Section 1.05.030 of the Code, or any successor section, and the
permittee shall take any and all necessary action to employ and maintain appropriate
measures to deter sea lions from boarding the vessel within seven Lacalendar days of
the notice of violation. If the HarbormasterHarber Rese ,rGes Manage determines that
appropriate deterrent measures have not been taken within seven Lacalendar days of
the notice of violation, the HarbormasterHarber Rene FGes M ger may issue an
administrative citation and the permittee shall: (a) take any and all necessary action to
employ and maintain appropriate sea lion deterrent measures; or (b) remove the vessel.
Appropriate deterrent measures shall be defined as the latest methodology permitted by
National Marine Fisheries Service to minimize sea lion boarding of vessels assigned to
a mooring.
5. With the exception of the sea lion deterrence requirements, the requirements
of this section are not applicable to vessels used in marine construction or marine
contracting services.
J. Specifications. Specifications for the size of chains required on moorings and
weights of moorings shall be adopted by resolution of the City Council.
K. Inspection of Moorings. Each mooring shall be lifted by the owner for
inspection by the Harbor Rese ,rGes Mananor Harbormaster at least once every two
years and shall be repaired so as to be in good condition before being replaced,
provided that the Harbor Rese ,rGes Manager Harbormaster may require any mooring to
be lifted at any time when deemed necessary to assure it is in good condition. If the
permittee has such lifting performed by a marine contractor, then the Harbor Rene Imes
Ma Harbormaster may authorize such contractor to inspect the mooring on+a
behalf of the HarbormasterHarber Rese ,rGes Manager and certify the results to the
HarbormasterHaFbeF Rese , W in writing. The permittee shall pay the costs
of any inspection performed by a contractor on behalf of the Harbormaster.
L. Rental Not Permitted. Except as authorized in Section 17.60.040(B)(1)(a), or
any successor section, no mooring may be leased or rented by the permittee to another
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person except with the written permission of the HarbormasterHarber Purees
Manager.
M. Administration. The Harbormaster Pursuant to an agreement between the
Department, Harbor Patrol/Marine, Operations Bureau-shall administer all provisions in
this section dealing with moorings and buoys, except the revocation of permits by the
Harbor Commission and collection of all fees hereafter.
NBMC Section 17.25.030
A. Vessel or Trailer Storage on Beaches Prohibited—Exceptions. No person shall
store any vessel, watercraft, trailer or other similar object on any public beach in the City
except as provided in subsection (A)(1) of this section. As used in this section, the term
"store" shall mean to leave or permit to remain unattended for a period of two (2) hours
or morean extended peried of tomo and not in the possession or control of the owner or
user.
1. Vessels, watercraft and equipment directly related to the use of the vessel or
watercraft (related equipment) may be stored on a public beach as follows:
a. Any vessel(s), watercraft and/or related equipment owned and maintained by
the City or its contractors which is (are) used in conjunction with recreation programs
offered by the City;
b. Any vessel(s), watercraft and/or related equipment that cannot feasibly be
berthed or moored at a privately owned pier or mooring and is (are) used by a nonprofit
corporation for noncommercial purposes provided a vessel storage permit has been
approved by the HarbormasterHarh„r Rese irGes Manage . A vessel storage permit
shall be approved only if there is substantial evidence that the permit would not
adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of those who use, enjoy or own property
near the waters of Newport Bay. Vessel storage permits are subject to the following
standard conditions as well as any additional conditions imposed by the
Harbormasteruarbor Resources Maga er:
i. The permit shall not cause or permit any unreasonable noise that would
adversely affect the use or enjoyment of public or private property in the vicinity of the
vessel, watercraft or equipment;
ii. The permit shall not engage in, or permit, any activity that unreasonably
interferes with the use of the beach or adjoining waters by the public;
iii. The permit shall not cause or permit any activity that pollutes any public or
private property of the waters of Newport Bay;
iv. The permit may be revoked by the HarbormasterHarhn�, Peseurces
a n rye, without cause, at any time, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the
permittee.
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c. Any vessel for which a mooring permit has been issued by the City pursuant
to Section 17.60.040, or any successor section, provided the vessel remains on the
beach only to the extent necessary to load or unload.
NBMC Section 17.40.030
No person shall live -aboard any vessel assigned to an offshore mooring without first
having obtained a live -aboard permit from the Harbormaster Harbor ReeurEes
Manage . No live -aboard permit shall be issued except to a person holding a valid
mooring permit issued pursuant to Chapter 17.60 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, or any successor chapter. No permit shall be issued to any live -aboard which is
not intended to serve as the principal residence of the permittee. For purposes of this
section, principal residence shall mean to live -aboard for not less than eight months
in any calendar year.
Introductory Sentence to NBMC Section 17.40.040
An application for a live -aboard permit shall be filed with the Harbormaster larber
Reser Imes Manager upon forms provided by the City and shall contain the following
information:
Introductory Sentence to NBMC Section 17.40.050
Upon receipt of an application for a live -aboard permit, the Harbormasterer
Reso ,rGes Manager shall investigate the information contained in the application. The
HarbormasterHarber Rene Imes Manager shall deny the application if:
NBMC Section 17.40.070
A. The HarbormasterHarber ReseuFGes Manage may impose such conditions on the
permit as are reasonably necessary to insure that the activities of the permittee comply
with the provisions of this chapter.
B. The HarbormasterHarber Rese ,rGes Manage shall have the power to promulgate
rules and regulations to insure that the purposes of this chapter are satisfied. Each
permittee shall comply with these rules and regulations. Compliance shall be
considered a condition to each live -aboard permit.
NBMC Section 17.40.100
Each permittee shall maintain a log for the use of pumpout facilities. The log shall
contain the date, time, and location waste was discharged. The discharge log shall be
available for inspection by the HarbormasterHarber ReSE)LIFGeS MaRager at all
reasonable hours and upon request. The log shall be submitted to the
HarbormasterHarber ReGGUrnoc Maga a with the renewal application.
NBMC Subsection 17.40.110(B)
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B. The HarbormasterHarber Rene Imes MaRagor shall establish a waiting list of
persons who wish to apply for a live -aboard permit. The waiting list shall consist solely
of persons who hold valid mooring permits issued pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
17.60 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, or any successor chapter. Any person
who sells or transfers the vessel, or any ownership interest in the vessel, assigned to a
mooring shall be removed from the waiting list. In the event the number of live -aboard
permits falls below the limit specified in subsection (A) of this section, the
HarbormasterHarber ReseuFGe . Manage shall notify the person or persons next in
order on the waiting list of the vacancy or vacancies. The notice shall specify that
applications will be accepted for thirty (30) days after the date of the notice, and that
failure to apply within the thirty (30) day period will result in removal of that person or
persons from the waiting list. Notice shall be deemed given when deposited in the
United States mail, with the first class postage prepaid, and addressed as specified by
the person or persons on the waiting list. City shall not be liable for a failure to notify any
person or persons on the waiting list since placement on the list does not create any
property right in any person or persons on the list nor any contractual obligation on the
part of the City. An application for placement on the waiting list shall be accompanied by
a fee established by resolution of the City Council, but in no event shall the fee exceed
the cost of administering the waiting list.
Introductory Sentence to NBMC Subsection 17.40.140(A)
A. Any permit granted pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 17.60, or any successor
may be suspended or revoked by the HarbormasterHar"eF ReSGUrEes
Manage upon a determination that:
NBMC Section 17.40.150
In the event the HarbormasterHarber Reso ,rGes Manage determines there may be
grounds for suspension or revocation of a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, the
darbormasterHarber RGSE) irnoo Maga e shall give written notice in accordance with
Section 1.05.030 of the Code, or any successor section of intent to suspend or revoke
the permit and the right of the permittee to request a hearing before the
Harbormasteruarbor Rese ,rGes Manage within fifteen (15) �alendapverking days from
the date on which notice is deemed served. The notice shall state the reason for the
proposed suspension or revocation and shall be accompanied by any documents in the
possession of the HarbormasterHarber ReSG FGeS Manage that pertain to the grounds
for the proposed action.
If the permittee does not request a hearing within fifteen (15) -aIenda[WGFkiRg days of
the date the notice is deemed served, the decision of the Harbormast( Harbe
Resources Maga er shall be final and permittee shall not be entitled to an appeal.
NBMC Section 17.50.100
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If, based upon an inspection by the City or the Harbormaster
Patrol or other facts, the HarbormasterHarber ReseuFGeG Manage determines that a
sea lion has boarded a permitted structure and/or any vessel or other appurtenances
attached to the structure, the HarbormasterHarber Res -G FGeS MaRanor shall issue a
notice of violation and the permittee shall take any and all necessary action to employ
and maintain appropriate measures to deter sea lions from boarding the structure
and/or any vessel or other appurtenances attached to the structure within seven
calendar days of the notice of violation. If the HarbormasterHarber Reuel FGeS Manage
determines that appropriate deterrent measures have not been taken within seven
calendar days of the notice of violation, the HarbormasterHarber Remi FGes Maga e
may issue an administrative citation and the permittee shall take any and all necessary
action to employ and maintain appropriate sea lion deterrent measures. Appropriate
deterrent measures shall be defined as the latest methodology permitted by National
Marine Fisheries Service to minimize sea lion boarding of a permitted structure and/or
any vessel or other appurtenances attached to the structure.
NBMC Section 17.60.040
A. Permit Required. No person shall place, erect, construct, maintain, use or tie
to a mooring in the waters of Newport Harbor over City -owned or controlled tidelands
without first having obtained a mooring permit from the HarbormasterHarber ReSeurGes
Manager or having otherwise complied with this section. A mooring permit is in the
nature of license for the temporary use of a specific location within the Newport Harbor.
B. Issuance of Permit—Conditions. The HarbormasterHarber R869Urces
Manage , in furtherance of the tideland grants to the City, may issue a mooring permit
or mooring sub -permit to allow the mooring permittee or mooring sub -permittee to
temporarily use a portion of the waters of Newport Harbor for the mooring of a vessel.
Upon the effective date of this chapter, a mooring permittee may hold up to two mooring
permits at any time. A mooring permittee that holds more than two mooring permits prior
to the effective date of this chapter may continue to hold the mooring permits until the
permits are sold, revoked, or otherwise transferred under this chapter.
1. Exceptions.
a. The Balboa Yacht Club and the Newport Harbor Yacht Club (collectively,
"yacht clubs") currently hold permits for single point moorings placed within certain
mooring area boundaries established by the City, except as noted in subsection (13)(3)(f)
of this section. In addition, the Lido Isle Community Association ("LICA") has permits for
onshore moorings on Lido Isle. These organizations shall hold their respective permits
under the yacht club, or respective organization name, for the moorings identified by the
Cityuorber ResourGes as under their respective control at the time of enactment of the
ordinance codified in this section. The yacht clubs and LICA shall be solely responsible
for managing moorings under their control and shall be permitted to assign moorings
under their control to yacht club members and members of LICA, respectively. The
yacht clubs and LICA shall keep accurate records of the name and address of the club
members and community association members to which each mooring has been
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assigned. The yacht clubs and LICA may not sell or otherwise transfer the moorings
under their control to a third -party. Mooring records shall be provided annually to the
made available for audit by +ho HarbormasterHarbor Rese irGes Manage on or before
February 1 St d iri— regular business hog yrs upon Fora ion+
b. Mooring of a Tender. A single vessel no longer than fourteen (14) feet in
overall length to serve as access to and from the assigned vessel may be secured to
the assigned vessel or may be secured to the offshore mooring in the absence of the
assigned vessel. Notwithstanding the single vessel restriction, permitted live-aboards
may secure up to two vessels no longer than fourteen (14) feet in overall length to
the assigned vessel, to serve as access to and from the assigned live -aboard vessel.
C. Multiple Vessel Mooring System Program. The Harbormaster#arxe-r
Rese irnoc Manager may approve a multiple vessel mooring system in the mooring
areas of Newport Harbor Yacht Club and the Balboa Yacht Club. An application for a
multiple vessel mooring system shall be submitted in writing to the Harbormasterer
Rese Imes Manager Who shall evaluate the application based upon standards he or
she shall have established.
2. Permit Requirements. Each mooring permit may be issued for up to two
natural persons ("mooring permittee(s)") who shall be individually and collectively
responsible for all activities related to the mooring permit. To the satisfaction of the
HarbormasterHarh„r ReSe,,r„os Maga ver the mooring permittee(s) shall:
a. Identify on the permit the full legal name(s), current address(es), current
telephone number(s) and current e-mail address(es), if one exists, of the mooring
permittee(s);
b. Agree to be responsible for permit rent, fees, maintenance and repair of
mooring equipment;
C. The permit for joint ownership moorings shall provide that all parties shall
have equal rights under the permit and shall be held jointly responsible for compliance
with all rules, regulations, and conditions set forth in the mooring permit;
d. Grant permission to the City to temporarily assign the mooring to another
vessel when it is unoccupied through the issuance of a mooring sub -permit;
e. Agree to defend and indemnify the City and any other government entity with
jurisdiction against any claims or losses arising out of, or related to the use of, the
mooring permit except where the claim or loss arises from the sub-permittee's damage
of the mooring, or out of the negligence and/or misconduct of a person assigned the
mooring as a mooring sub -permittee under subsections (G) and/or (H) of this section;
f. Provide proof of insurance on a vessel as may be determined by the City's
Risk Manager;
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g. Provide registration or other proof of controlling possessory right in the
assigned vessel, all to the satisfaction of the HarbormasterHarber Rese FGes manager;
h. Agree to pay fair market value rent, as established by resolution of the City
Council, on a rent schedule established by the HarbormasterHarh R86GUree6
Manage , which shall be similar to the schedule used to collect rent from other tidelands
users in Newport Harbor;
i. Agree that the mooring permit does not provide any ownership interest in the
underlying tidelands, which are held in trust by the City and owned by the people of the
State of California; and
j. Authorize the City, or its designee, to move the vessel on the mooring to
another location when deemed necessary by the Harbor Resources Manager and/or
Harbormaster.
3. Permittee/Transferee Qualifications. A mooring permit may be held by, or
transferred to, only the following persons:
a. A natural person(s) holding title to an assigned vessel;
b. An executor or administrator carrying out the terms of a will or administering
a probated estate that holds a mooring permit, but only for the period of time prior to
distribution of the estate;
c. An inter vivos trust, family trust, or other similar type of trust estate holding a
mooring permit, so long as all trustors are natural persons and the primary mooring
permittee shall be the trustee of the trust;
d. An approved transferee whose vessel and/or mooring permit are subject to
any of the terms and conditions stated in subsection (E) of this section;
e. A marine contractor or marine support service provider, holding a mooring
permit used to provide current or ongoing harbor infrastructure and marine or fishing
services (such as maintenance and dredging);
f. Balboa Island Yacht Club for the purposes of youth education in boating and
marine activities; Kerckhoff Marine Laboratories for the purpose of marine and
oceanographic research; and American Legion Post 291 for the purpose of serving
veterans and their families and supplying them with affordable access to boating and
harbor activities; or similar marine educational entities;
g. The Balboa Yacht Club, Newport Harbor Yacht Club (collectively "yacht
clubs") and the Lido Isle Community Association—only for those moorings assigned by
the City within certain established mooring areas or locations, prior to the enactment of
the amended ordinance codified in this section. These designated mooring areas may
not be expanded. The boundaries of these mooring areas are graphically depicted by
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration ("NOAK) Chart Number
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18754. Yacht clubs shall be entitled to a maximum number of moorings as can be
accommodated in the mooring fields designated in NOAA Chart Number 18754 and at a
minimum the current number of moorings assigned to them as of the effective date of
the ordinance codified in this section.
C. Plans and Specifications Required. No mooring permit shall be issued for
placing, erecting, constructing or maintaining a mooring or buoy unless such mooring or
buoy is constructed:
1. In accordance with standard plans and specifications approved by the
HarbormasterHaFber Resources Manage and at a location approved by the
HarbormasterHarber ReSO ,FGes MaRagor, or
2. In accordance with other plans and specifications for such mooring or buoy
which have been submitted by the applicant, showing the construction of such proposed
mooring or buoy together with the location thereof, and which meet the requirements
established in this chapter and which have been approved by the Harbormasterer
Rene irGes Maga er
D. Late Fees. A ten (10) percent late charge shall be added to all payments
due but not received by City by the due date.
E. Transfer of Permit. No mooring permittee shall transfer a permit for a
mooring or buoy granted under the provisions of this chapter, except:
1. When transferred from a natural person to another member of his or her
immediate family, which shall be defined for the purposes of this section as the mooring
permittee's spouse and heirs at law to the second degree of consanguinity; or
2. Except when transferred to immediate family, a mooring permit may only be
transferred under this subsection up to one time in any twelve (12) month period.
F. Procedures for Transfers. Permits shall not be transferred without the prior
written approval of the HarbormasterHaFbGF Rese rGes""ager. The
HarbormasterHarber ReseUrGes Manager mayshaN approve the transfer of a mooring
permit under the procedures set out below:
1. The mooring permittee(s) (or, if the permittee is deceased or incapacitated,
the transferee) shall submit to the HarbormasterHarber Reset F%G MaRagor:
a. A completed mooring transfer form (on the form provided by the
HarbormasterHarber ReSG FGeS Manager); and
b. Documentation that the proposed new mooring permittee (transferee)
qualifies as a mooring permittee under subsection (13)(3) of this section.
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2. If transferee intends to purchase an assigned vessel but does not have title
on the assigned vessel owned by the mooring permittee and transferor at the time of
transfer, then:
a. Within sixty (60) days of a transfer, transferee shall submit to
-larbormasterHarber Rese Imes Manage a copy of a California Department of Motor
Vehicles registration or other current registration (or, in lieu thereof, U.S. Coast Guard
documentation of ownership) documenting transferee's ownership of the assigned
vessel or, in the case of an onshore mooring, a photograph of the assigned vessel if it is
not subject to vessel registration laws; or
b. If such documentation is not received by the HarbormasterHarber ResOUFGeS
Manage within the sixty (60) day period, then the vessel or the mooring may be
impounded, the mooring may be deemed vacant and may be assigned pursuant to
subsections (G) and (H) of this section.
3. If transferee intends to moor a vessel other than the assigned vessel and
does not have title to the vessel that will be moored at the time of transfer, then:
a. Within sixty (60) days of an approved transfer, the transferee shall notify
HarbormasterHarber Rese irGes Manage that the assigned vessel has been removed
from the mooring and before a new vessel may be placed on the mooring shall submit
to the HarbormasterHarber Room PGeS MaRago, a copy of a California Department of
Motor Vehicles registration or other current registration (or, in lieu thereof, U.S. Coast
Guard documentation of ownership) documenting transferee's ownership of the new
assigned vessel, or in the case of a shore mooring, a photograph of the new assigned
vessel if it is not subject to vessel registration laws; or
b. If the documentation is not received within sixty (60) days of a transfer, the
mooring may be deemed vacant by the HarbormasterHarber Rese Imes Manage and
the mooring may be assigned pursuant to subsections (G) and (H) of this section. The
mooring may remain vacant until such time the permittee notifies the
HarbormasterHarh„r ResGUFGeS Manage of their intent to assign their vessel to the
mooring.
4. The transfer request shall be denied unless mooring permit rent, including
late payment fees, is paid current; required mooring inspections are current; required
maintenance and repairs are complete and there are no derelict or unauthorized
vessel(s) on the mooring.
5. The mooring permittee and transferee shall provide a written agreement to
defend and indemnify the City of Newport Beach in any dispute with a third party over
transferee's right to be the mooring permittee or in any dispute with a third party over
the mooring permittee's right to transfer the permit.
6. Transfer Approval. Upon confirmation of compliance with this subsection, the
HarbormasterHarber Rese Imes Manage must find all of the following conditions to
approve the transfer of a mooring permit:
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a. The mooring permittee no longer owns the assigned vessel or has retained
ownership of the assigned vessel and has permanently vacated the mooring;
b. The transferee has met all the qualifications and conditions for issuance of a
permit in subsection (B) of this section;
C. The transferor or transferee has reported to the Harbormasterer
Rese Imes Manager the price paid for the mooring permit, and has paid to the City the
required transfer rental charge; and
d. The transferor represents that he/she/it did not discriminate against any
transferee or prospective transferee because of race, religious creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual
orientation, age or any other impermissible basis under law.
7. The HarbormasterHarbor ReseuFGes Manage may approve a one-for-one
exchange of moorings between two mooring permittees, subject to compliance with this
subsection without any transfer rental advance charge imposed by the City.
8. The HarbormasterHarber Remi FGeG Manage may approve the changing of
an assigned vessel on the permit, subject to the requirements of subsection (B) of this
section, without any transfer rental advance charge imposed by the City.
9. Following an approved transfer, the HarbormasterHarber ReseuFGeS
Manage shall list the transfer price of the mooring permit on a publicly available
website hosted by the City, or on a third -party's website under contract with the City to
host information regarding mooring permit transfers.
G. City's Authority to Assign Moorings through Use of Sub -Permits. With the
exception of the Balboa Yacht Club, the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, and the Lido Isle
Community Association's designated moorings, mooring permittee may not rent, assign,
or transfer the use of the mooring to any other person. With the exception of moorings
issued to mooring permittees described in subsection (B)(3)(e) of this section, City shall
have the authority to assign vacant moorings to sub -permittees pursuant to the following
provisions:
1. Deemed Vacant Moorings. City may assign deemed vacant moorings
through the issuance of sub -permits at its own discretion. Sub -permits may be renewed
upon availability. The mooring permittee may reclaim its mooring upon three days' prior
written notice to City of its intent to return the assigned vessel to the mooring.
A "deemed vacant mooring" shall be defined as a mooring upon which:
a. An assigned vessel has not been attached for thirty (30) consecutive days or
more; or
b. A vessel, other than an assigned vessel, has been attached for thirty (30)
days or more; or
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c. Required documentation for an assigned vessel has not been provided for a
transfer request pursuant to subsection (E) of this section.
2. Noticed Vacant Moorings. City may assign noticed vacant moorings at its
own discretion through the issuance of a mooring sub -permit for any period of time, up
to the reoccupation date on mooring permittee's written notice, or the twenty-four (24)
hour written notice per subsection (G)(2)(b) of this section. If the mooring continues to
be vacant for thirty (30) days past the reoccupation date indicated on mooring
permittee's notice, and there is no further written notice from mooring permittee, the
mooring shall become a deemed vacant mooring.
a. Mooring permittee may provide written notice to City of its intent to vacate its
mooring for fifteen (15) days or more. These moorings shall be "noticed vacant
moorings." Written notice shall include the date the mooring permittee intends to vacate
his/her mooring, and the date he/she intends to reoccupy the mooring with the assigned
vessel.
b. If mooring permittee provides written notice, the mooring permittee may
reclaim the assigned mooring on the reoccupation date indicated in his/her written
notice or, if the mooring permittee returns prior to or after the reoccupation date, upon
twenty-four (24) hours' written notice to the City.
H. Procedures for Mooring Sub -Permit Issuance. Any natural person wishing to
use a mooring pursuant to the issuance of a sub -permit must enter into a written
mooring sub -permit agreement with the Cit ra irGes DepartmeR+ that includes
the following -
1 .
ollowing:1. A written representation of the current vessel length which shall be
satisfactory to the HarbormasterHarber Rene gree Manager.
2. An agreement to be responsible for any damage to mooring equipment; to
defend and indemnify the City of Newport Beach and the mooring permittee against any
claims or losses arising out of, or related to, the mooring rental; to require the mooring
sub -permittee provide proof of insurance as may be determined by the City's Risk
Manager; to require registration or other proof of ownership; to require an equipment
damage deposit, all to the satisfaction of the HarbormasterHarbeF ReseUPGes Maga e ;
and authorize the City, or its designee, to move the vessel on the mooring to another
location when deemed necessary by the Harbor Resources Manager and/or
Harbormaster.
3. The repair of any damage to the mooring equipment shall be paid by the
mooring sub -permittee. If the mooring is damaged by a vessel assigned by the City, or
the City's agent, the City will arrange for the repair of the mooring with a qualified
vendor and provide notice to the permittee of the occurrence and the arranged repair
date. Should the sub -permittee fail to pay for the damage for any reason, the City will
pay for the required repairs to the mooring, and then seek reimbursement from the sub-
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permittee. Also, the City will make available a mooring without charge for the returning
vessel of the mooring permittee until such time as their permitted mooring is repaired.
4. Mooring sub -permittees shall provide approved mooring lines which shall be
removed at the end of the rental period.
5. A mooring sub -permit agreement may be up to fifteen (15) days and may
terminate at any time for any reason, and may be renewed based on availability. Upon
return of the assigned vessel to the mooring, the HarbormasterHarber ReSeurGes will
attempt to reassign the sub -permittee to another mooring. Mooring sub -permittees have
no right of renewal or substitute moorings upon return of the assigned vessel, or upon
termination of a mooring sub -permit agreement for any reason. Mooring sub -permittees
accept an indefinite term at their own risk.
6. The mooring sub -permit rent will be based on a rate established by the
Newport Beach City Council.
7. Live-aboards may be temporarily permitted as sub -permittees pending
vessel inspection, for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days in any twelve (12) month
period.
8. Mooring sub -permits shall be offered to the public on a first-come, first-
served basis.
9. Subject to the Harbormaster'sHarber Rene Imes Manager's approval, a
mooring may be loaned free of charge by the mooring permittee to a vessel other than
the assigned vessel for no more than thirty (30) consecutive days; provided, that:
a. The mooring permittee provides the HarbormasterHarh Reseurees
Manage with written notice identifying the vessel that will use the mooring;
b. The mooring permittee has not loaned the mooring for more than sixty (60)
days in the twelve (12) month period that immediately precedes the commencement of
the current mooring loan;
c. The vessel owner requesting a loan has not previously been the recipient of
loans for more than ninety (90) days in the previous twelve (12) months; and
d. The vessel owner authorizes the City, or its designee, to move the vessel on
the mooring to another location when deemed necessary by the Harbormasterer
Rese Imes Manager.
I. Mooring Permit Transfer Nonrefundable Rental Charge. The City shall charge
the mooring permittee for the right to transfer a mooring permit under subsection (E) of
this section in an amount equal to seventy-five (75) percent of the annual mooring rent
as established by City Council resolution. This transfer charge represents a one-time
nonrefundable rental advance for the use of a mooring. A mooring permit transfer
charge shall not be required if:
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1. The transfer is from the mooring permittee to the same mooring permittee as
trustor of an inter vivos trust, living trust or other similar estate planning tool;
2. The transfer is made under subsections (F)(7) and (8) of this section; or
3. The transfer is made pursuant to Subsection (E)(1) of this section.
J. Surrendered Mooring Equipment. If the mooring permittee sells, transfers, or
otherwise no longer owns the assigned vessel and does not intend to apply for, or does
not receive, approval to transfer the permit to another, the permittee may provide written
notice to the Harbormasteruarber ReeurEes of his or her intent to surrender the
mooring permit; otherwise the provisions of subsection (G) of this section regarding a
vacant mooring shall apply.
Once a mooring permit is surrendered, the mooring permittee shall remove the
assigned vessel and/or the mooring equipment thirty (30) days after written notice of
surrender of the permit, or, upon failure to remove the mooring equipment, title shall
vest in the City and the City shall compensate mooring permittee the fair value for the
mooring equipment, less rent or fees owed, as provided in subsection (L) of this section.
K. Revocation of Permit.
1. Grounds for Revocation. A mooring permit or sub -permit may be revoked
upon any of the following grounds set forth in Section 17.70.020, or any successor
section, or for any of the following:
a. The moored vessel or the mooring equipment has been determined to
violate the applicable mooring regulations in Section 17.25.020, or any successor
section, and the mooring permittee or sub -permittee has not made the necessary
corrections or repairs within the time required;
b. The mooring permittee or sub -permittee has failed or refused to allow an
inspection of the vessel to determine if it is seaworthy and operable, a public nuisance
or in compliance with applicable marine sanitation device requirements;
C. Living aboard a vessel assigned to a mooring without a live -aboard permit
unless otherwise noted in subsection (G) of this section;
d. When the mooring permittee or sub -permittee fails to pay any mooring rent
or fee when due and is in arrears for a period of sixty (60) days or more; or
e. When the mooring permittee has sublet their mooring in violation of this title.
2. Notice and Hearing. In the event the HarbormasterHaFber RGSGUFGGS
Manager determines there are grounds to revoke a permit issued pursuant to this
chapter, the Harbormasteruarber RGSOUreesMager shall proceed in the manner
described by Section 17.70.020, or any successor section.
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3. Upon revocation, it shall be the duty of the mooring permittee to immediately
remove the mooring equipment and any moored vessel. If not removed within thirty (30)
days of revocation of the permit, the mooring equipment shall vest in the City and may
be auctioned by the City to another person or may be removed by the
HarbormasterHarber Rene FGes Maga a and the cost of mooring equipment removal
shall be paid by the mooring permittee. Any moored vessel or equipment not removed
within thirty (30) days may be impounded by the City and disposed of in the manner
provided by law. City incurred costs of removal of mooring equipment or any vessel
moored thereto may be charged against the permittee and collected in any court of
competent jurisdiction or recovered by the City from the proceeds of sale of the vessel
or mooring equipment.
4. During any revocation proceeding under this subsection (K), if the mooring is
unoccupied, it may be temporarily assigned as a mooring for guest vessels by the
HarbormasterHarber Rese,,r„os MaRagor.
L. Moorings Reverting Back to City. Should a mooring revert back to the City
for any reason, whether through abandonment, surrender, failure to provide documents
pursuant to subsection (F) of this section, or for any other reason, the following shall
apply:
1. The mooring permittee shall be entitled to recover all of mooring permittee's
mooring equipment within thirty (30) days of reversion.
2. If mooring permittee does not recover his or her mooring equipment,
mooring permittee shall be entitled to payment from the City of the fair value of the
mooring equipment as depreciated by use in an amount to be determined by the
HarbormasterHarber Rene Imes Manage and as set in the City's master fee resolution,
after any and all past due rent and fees, if applicable, have been satisfied.
3. The mooring may be publicly auctioned by the City, or the City's designated
representative, or the mooring may be used for other City purposes.
NBMC Subsections 17.60.080(B), (D), and (G)
B. Initiation. Appeals shall be made in writing to the City ClerkHarber Rese Imes
Manage and shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the City
Council. The appeal fee shall be refunded to the appellant if he or she is successful in
their appeal under this section (e.g., decision being appealed is reversed).
D. Hearing Date. Appeals shall be scheduled by the Harbor Resources Manager
and/or Harbormaster, as applicable, for a hearing before an independent hearing officer
within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal unless both appellant and City consent
to a later date.
G. Decision and Notice. After the hearing, the hearing officer shall affirm, modify or
reverse the original decision. When a decision is modified or reversed, the hearing
officer shall state the specific reasons for modification or reversal. Decisions on appeals
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shall be rendered within thirty (30) calendar days of the close of the hearing. The Harbor
Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster, as applicable, shall mail notice of the hearing
officer's decision. Such notice shall be mailed within five working days after the date
of the decision to the applicant and the appellant. The decision of the hearing officer
shall be final.
NBMC Subsection 17.65.010(A)
A. Decisions of the Harbor Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster resulting from
his or her the MaRagadministration of this Code may be appealed to the Harbor
Commission by any interested person.
NBMC Subsection 17.65.030(A)
A. Filing of Appeals and Calls for Review. Appeals or calls for review of decisions of
the Harbor Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster shall be made in writing to the
City ClerkHarber ReseurGes Manage on forms provided by the Harbor Resources
ManagerMaR ager and/or Harbormaster. Appeals or calls for review of decisions of the
Harbor Commission shall be made in writing to the City Clerk on forms provided by the
Clerk. The appeal shall state the facts and basis for the appeal. A call for review
initiated by a member of the Harbor Commission or City Council, in their official
capacity, shall be for the purpose of bringing the matter in front of the entire body for
review.
NBMC Subsection 17.65.040(F)
F. Decision and Notice. After the hearing, the appellate (or reviewing) body shall
affirm, modify or reverse the original decision. When a decision is modified or reversed,
the appellate (or reviewing) body shall state the specific reasons for modification or
reversal. Decisions on appeals shall be rendered within thirty (30) days of the close of
the hearing. The Harbor Resources Manager and/or Harbormaster, as applicable. shall
mail notice of a Harbor Commission decision and the City Clerk shall mail a notice of a
City Council decision. Such notice shall be mailed within five working days after the
date of the decision to the applicant and the appellant, if any.
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ATTACHMENT G
HARBOR DEPT TASK LIST
Priority
To Do
Action
2017-18
Update Harbor Fee Schedule
Complete fee schedule
2017-18
Oil Boom Containment System
Review grant opportunites
2017-18
Admin Citation Process
Provide Training to all staff
2018-19
Reconcile all boats from field
Complete off -shore, begin on -
checks (Check Rentals)
shore
2018-19
Address Mooring
Need approval.
Extensions/Council Meeting
2018-19
Code Enforcement of SUP rules
Reviewed at Harbor Commission
2018-19
Fee Schedule Update
Study in progress.
2018-19
Loan Mooring Lines
Develop system to track mooring
line "Loan" and return at
checkout. Number them with tags
and zipline
2018-19
Drop Box/Pick up after hours
Develop Drop Box system for
early and late departures
(Bathroom keys, paperwork etc.)
at Dockmaster's office outside
front door
2018-19
Obtain Slip Permittee Info from
In progress
Basin and enter into database
2018-19
Sea Lion Measures
Send letter with NOAA
regulations
2018-19
Marine Mammal Center/ Injured
Improve coordination
Sea Lions
2020-21
Create one Impound Lot in
Move Moorings around to make
Mooring Field
space
2018-19
Harbomaster Work Boat
Purchase boat
2018-19
Anchorage Areas
Working with the County.
(Markers/Maint, etc)
2018-19
SUP Publish documents
Prepare final document.
Approved in concept by City
Council
2018-19
Live Aboard: Verify they have a
Work in progress
valid sticker posted on boat.
2018-19
Update Code to better define
Work in progress
liveaboards in Title 17 Revision
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HARBOR DEPT TASK LIST
Priority
To Do
Action
2018-19
Identify/Secure Future City
Holding Areas and set up
impound/holding area(s)
dinghies/boards/floats stored and
new BYB compound. Large
impounded vessels to be kept on
mooring. Need to identify
holding area(s) for small craft.
2018-19
Party Boat Charters, Noise, Per
Study/enforce ordinance - Harbor
Head Tax Revenue
Commission reviewing
2019-20
No rental boats past arches
Signs or banners to made for by
bridge
bridge
2019-20
Camera Program
Have the camera program added
to the Front Desk Computer (had
unauthorized use of Private
Bathrooms used over weekend / 2
stolen dock carts) Lighthouse,
Marina, 19th St, 15 St, Across
from Central Ave, Balboa Island
Bridge, CDM, Irvine Terrace
2019-20
Trash/Rubbish removal at
Clean up down by the water -
Marinas, community beaches
Letter to HOA and on website to
rake and clean waterline
2019-20
Public Docks- boat size, Time
Review by Harbor
limit revision
Commission/Approve by City
Council
2019-20
Sand in front of resturant needs
Temporary measure are
to be grass or some material that
windscreens next to Marina.
doesn't blow on boats and docks
2019-20
Lockers/Area to put coats
2019-20
MP Slip terms and conditions
Change
2020-21
Radios
80OMH radio for private Convo
2020-21
Sand line Moorings
engineer and adopt
2020-21
Bridge Signs (Speed, no wake,
Need new signs not faded/repaint
height markings, lights)
exisiting - upkeep
2020-21
Newport Island area dead boats
Clean up Shore Moorings
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HARBOR DEPT TASK LIST
Priority
To Do
Action
2020-21
Quarterly Update from
In Log, Stu News
HarborMaster/E-mail Blast
2020-21
Fire Boat for Harbor
Potential catermeran Design --Get
donations for seed money to do
2020-21
Police Boat
Consider purchase
2020-21
Lifeguard Boat for Harbor
Consider purchase
2020-21
Commercial Wharf Area
Long term/Short term plan -
Propose 4 docks
2020-21
Shore Mooring- new stakes,
Overhauls
paint number on bulkhead
2020-21
QR Code for
Put QR code in with annual
permittees/tenders/Sticker so we
permit letter
can identify at public doc
2020-21
Parking
Consider 4 designated spots for
Harbor Service Workers. Paint
Spots
2020-21
Grand Canal Moorings
Review program
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Salaries & Benefits (@12 FTEs in FY 18-19)
$477,168.00
$1,139,895.00
$1,162,692.90
$1,185,946.75
Contract Services (BYB, Sea Tow, more)
304,770.00
257,422.00
262,570.44
267,821.85
Utilities
50,000.00
50,000.00
51,000.00
52,020.00
Supplies & Materials
5,500.00
5,500.00
5,610.00
5,722.20
Maintenance & Repair
60,000.00
60,000.00
61,200.00
62,424.00
Travel & Training
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,530.00
1,560.60
General Expenses
30,000.00
30,000.00
30,600.00
31,212.00
Internal Services
0.00
57,863.00
59,020.26
60,200.67
Insurance Reserve
0.00
33,043.00
33,703.86
34,377.94
Furniture/Fixtures
7,500.00
5,000.00
5,100.00
5,202.00
Subtotal = $
936,438.00
$ 1,640,223.00
$ 1,673,027.46
$ 1,706,488.01
Possible Additions - One -Time Costs
Work Boat
$0.00
$150,000.00
$0.00
$0.00
Modification Marina Park
0.00
500,000.00
0.00
0.00
Camera Program
0.00
0.00
100,000.00
0.00
Remove grass near Marina
0.00
0.00
15,000.00
0.00
Lockers for staff
0.00
0.00
3,000.00
0.00
800 MHZ Radios (3)
0.00
0.00
0.00
6,000.00
Fire Boat (no staff)
0.00
0.00
0.00
1,500,000.00
Police Boat (no staff)
0.00
0.00
0.00
150,000.00
Lifeguard Boat (no staff)
0.00
0.00
0.00
400,000.00
Anchorage Areas
0.00
0.00
0.00
10,000.00
Commercial Wharf Area
0.00
0.00
0.00
35,000.00
Subtotal =
$0.00
$650,000.00
$118,000.00
$2,101,000.00
Total = $
936,438.00
$ 2,290,223.00
$ 1,791,027.46
$3,807,488.01
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