Marine Advisory Commission
TL;DR
The Marine Advisory Commission held its monthly meeting, focusing primarily on approving fee waivers for various yacht clubs to use dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for sailing events and celebrations. They also approved the Commission's annual report for 2021 and heard updates on various tidelands capital projects including beach improvements and facilities.
Key Decisions
- Annual Report 2021 Submission Passed
- Navy Yacht Club Fee Waiver Passed
- Seal Beach Yacht Club Fee Waiver Passed
- Long Beach Yacht Club Fee Waiver Passed
- Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club Fee Waiver Passed
Agenda
- STAFF PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Patrol Unit Omar Naranjo, Lifeguard Captain, LBFD/Marine Safety Division Kevin Bradley, Marine Safety Officer, LBFD/Marine Safety Division GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE: Lori Craig, Administrative Analyst, PRM Trinka Roswell, Executive Director, POP Lisa West, Legislative Aide, CD3 Michael Seckington
- GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE: (CONTINUED) Robert Hubbard Brian Maginnis (LBRA) Melinda Cotton
- None.
- NEW BUSINESS
- Chair Turpin adjourned the meeting at 3:25 p.m.
- FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA
- At 2:30 p.m., Chair Turpin called the meeting to order via teleconference.
- CALL TO ORDER
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- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, February 10, 2022.MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- NEW BUSINESS
- 2. Recommendation to approve for submission to City Council the Marine Advisory Commission Annual Report for 2021.MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Chair Turpin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4. Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Navy Yacht Club - Long Beach, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for veteran honoring, racing and cruise celebrations, for the period of April 2022 through December 2022. (District 3)MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 5. Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club (SLBYC), in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels for Opening Day festivities on May 7, 2022; the Seal Beach to Dana Point Regatta on July 8, 2022 and during the 2022 Marina Del Rey “Outlaw” Regatta on September 3, 2022. (District 3)MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Chair Turpin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 6. Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $8,250.00, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels during the 2022 Ficker and Congressional Cups for the period of April 13 - April 23, 2022 and the United States Junior Sabot National Championships for the period of August 1 - August 5, 2022. (District 3)MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 7. Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for racing and cruise celebrations for the period of April 2022 through August 2022. (District 3)MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
- 8. Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates.MA-Agenda ItemAction: received and filed Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Mac Rae, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote:
- COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark Turpin - Chair Chair Turpin commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting.
- TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Colin Kelly - Chair Commissioner Kelly reviewed the following topics: • Beach Concessions • Granada • Colorado Lagoon • Jr. Lifeguard Facility • Belmont Pier • Davies Launch ramp • Alamitos Beach – Wibit • Junipero Beach – Roller skate area Commissioner Murray spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke.
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- Opportunity is given to those members of the public who would like to address the Marine Advisory Commission on non-agenda items. Each speaker is limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. The Brown Act prohibits Commissioners from responding to comments on non-agenda items.
- COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Thursday, April 7, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office, Conference Room 205 N. Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA 90803
- FINANCE COMMITTEE – Thursday, April 14, 2022, 1:45 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
- NEXT MEETING
- The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022, 2:30 p.m., at the Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803. Commissioner Kelly spoke on the sale of the Congressional building. Chair Turpin spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Chair Turpin spoke.
- ADJOURNMENT
- Note: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact Elvira Hallinan, Manager of Marinas and Beaches, 48 hours prior to the Marine Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-3215.