HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS3 - Blackball Regulations Review - HandoutJuly 28, 2015
Agenda Item No. SS3
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
July 28, 2015
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
My name is Georgia Sinacori and I am a resident of Newport Beach. I am 9 years
old and have been surfing for about four years. I would like you to know that I
support the proposed changes to the Blackball rules.
I grew up surfing Blackies, but lately I have gotten good enough that I can surf
bigger waves. I have ridden waves up to 6 feet at 56th Street, though I only caught
two and spent a lot of time under the waves rather than riding them. I have also
surfed Oceanside and Trestles, but that is a long way to go to surf when there are
perfect waves here in Newport.
I have ridden at 44th Street quite a lot as well. At times, the waves at 44th are too
big and I look down at 40th Street and they are perfect size for me and my friends.
But it's blackballed all day long every day.
I really support the idea of not blackballing until 10:00 a.m. and again lifting the
blackball at 5:00. 1 would love to surf that break with my dad in the summer
when the water is warm and the south swells are here. And I'm not in school.
Thank you for considering these changes to the Blackball rules.
Georgia Sinacori
46362 nd Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 650 -6526
ksinacori @roadrunner.com
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On behalf of myself and Defend the Bay:
Of Newport's more than 8 miles of beach we are asking for just 4 blocks, approximately 800 feet
of beach, to enjoy without risk, without exposure to damaging ocean devices like skegs and hard
boards. A place we can go with our children. Even a small hardboard can severely injure an
adult let alone children, elderly or physically impaired.
Additionally I need to ask if this could be considered as an illegitimate taking, a form
"backsliding ": For decades Newport Beach granted these rights, protections and shelter to the
public. Safe access to bodysurf the waves & play without fear of harm in the tidal zone. This is
an incredibly valuable resource which no one can put a price on. A plaintiff s attorney WILL let
us know the value of human injury or death if that occurs.
Is it an element of Newport Beach's Coastal Development Program which is also part of our
General Plan, filed with and agreed to by the Coastal Commission?
Does the City have the right to rescind this incredible coastal access right without Coastal
Commission review and approval? Was Coastal Commission staff informed of this in a timely
and legally complaint manner per the Coastal Act?
It should NOT be a "ministerial decision" by the Local Lead Agency, the ocean is a general
public resource and anything that affects equitable access should have more reasonable thought
and discussion put into it.
Given the duration of the blackball status visitors and citizens have come to expect these
protections. What are the legal ramifications and what is the City's legal exposure putting
innocents like those mentioned at serious risk?
To rescind it seems dangerous, hazardous and creates both an Attractive and Public Nuisance,
leaving the City exposed to negligence litigation.
Sincerely,
Bob Caustin
Founder, Defend The Bay
949 - 722 -8777
4101 Birch Street, Suite 150
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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# March 7st thru 8th for 81 hours. Time change March 9th. Pickup an additional 176 hours of sunlight
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