Marine Advisory Commission
TL;DR
The Marine Advisory Commission met to discuss marina and beach operations, approving minutes from the previous meeting and endorsing a fee waiver for a local rowing event. The meeting covered routine business related to marine facilities and upcoming committee meetings.
Key Decisions
- Approve March meeting minutes Passed
- Fee waiver for Long Beach Rowing Association Passed
Agenda
- STAFF PRESENT: Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Safety Division Gonzalo Medina, Marine Safety Chief, LBFD/Marine Safety Division GUESTS: Bob Hubbard Eileen Edwards Brian Maginnis, LBRA Bob Piercy Keith Caires Jorge Pipool
- GUESTS CONTINUED: Mike Van Dyke, Vice Commodore, ABYC
- FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, March 10, 2022.MA-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- NEW BUSINESS
- 2. Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Rowing Association (LBRA), in an amount not to exceed $550.00, for use of Marine Stadium in Alamitos Bay Marina for Learn-to-Row Day event and festivities on June 4, 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:
- MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
- 4. Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates.MA-Agenda Item
- COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark Turpin - Chair Chair Turpin commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting.
- FINANCE COMMITTEE Tom Mayes - Chair Vice Chair Mayes reviewed revenue and financials.
- PUBLIC COMMENT
- Keith Caires spoke on the limited parking available in basins seven and eight. Commissioner Brown spoke on the trailer parking at South Shore.
- COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Thursday, May 5, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office Conference Room – 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach
- MARINE AND BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE – Thursday, May 12, 2022, 1:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
- NEXT MEETING
- The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, 2:30 p.m. at the Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803.
- 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.