HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-25 - Establishing Summer Water Taxi CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2009 -25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH ESTABLISHING A SUMMER WATER TAXI EXPLORATORY
COMMITTEE AND OUTLINING ITS STRUCTURE AND DUTIES.
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic
Sustainability in July 2007; and
WHEREAS, Goal 4 of the Strategic Plan for Fiscal and Economic Sustainability
is: "The City shall facilitate an economically viable concentration of marine uses,
and enhance the maritime viability of Newport Harbor°;
WHEREAS, Objective 4.5 for implementing the goal states, `The City will invite
proposals for the implementation of a privately owned and operated summer
water transportation service, with funding supplemented by grants, private
contributions and public monies. Research should be conducted into the
transferability of existing models in Los Angeles County and other Areas "; and
WHEREAS, Action step 2 calls for the formation of a committee of interested
individuals from the Economic Development Committee (EDC), Harbor
Commission and local maritime and tourism industry to lead this effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach establishes a Summer Water Taxi Exploratory Committee as
follows:
Section 1: Membership
A. The Committee shall consist of the following eight (8) members, all of
whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.
With the exception of the maritime business community, representatives
shall be nominated by the organizations they represent.
• Two (2) representatives from the Economic Development Committee;
• Two (2) representatives from the Harbor Commission;
• Two (2) representatives from the maritime business community who
conduct business within the City (they need not be residents);
• One (1) representative from the Newport Beach Conference and
Visitors Bureau; and
• One (1) representative from the Newport Beach Restaurant
Association.
The Mayor shall name the Chairperson of the Committee from the list of
approved members. The Chairman shall then organize the Committee as
necessary to accomplish the assigned functions and duties. All members shall
serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
The Committee shall be staffed primarily by the Economic Development Division
and the Harbor Resources Division.
Section 2: Pumose and Responsibilities
1. To create a tourism map for Newport Harbor showing the locations of
public docks and dinghy tie -ups, points of interest near these docking
opportunities, and local restaurants with docking facilities. The map would
serve as both a water tourism guide for visiting boat owners/renters and
as the basis for designing a 'Water taxi" route.
2. To research successful small- harbor, summer -only private or
public/private water transportation services that may be suitable models
for a service in Newport Beach.
3. To prepare and submit to the City Council a feasibility report assessing the
viability of a summer water taxi program and, if feasible, providing
strategies, funding sources and possible methods of implementation.
Section 3: Termination
The Summer Water Taxi Exploratory Committee shall nset one year from date
of establishment unless extended by action of the Cipf Council. r,.
ADOPTED this 12"' day of May, 2009.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby
certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing resolution,
being Resolution No. 2009 -25 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by the City
Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the 12th day of
May, 2009, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Henn, Rosansky, Curry, Gardner, Daigle, Mayor Selich
Noes: None
Absent: Webb
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 13th day of May, 2009.
(Seal)
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California