Marine Advisory Commission

Thursday, February 9, 2023 · 6:30 PM AM · Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way

TL;DR

The Marine Advisory Commission met to discuss various marine and beach-related matters in Long Beach. The meeting included updates on the AES Generating Station Pump Project and routine administrative approvals. Public comments touched on topics like parking, fireworks, and local wildlife.

Key Decisions

  • Approve January Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Receive Update on AES Generating Station Pump Project Passed
  • Accept Manager's Monthly Oral Updates Passed
  • Schedule Future Committee Meetings Confirmed
  • Next Commission Meeting Scheduled for March 9, 2023
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Agenda

  1. FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  5. 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, January 12, 2023.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Murray, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  6. NEW BUSINESS
  7. 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update on the AES Generating Station (AES) Pump Project by Public Works.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Carlin, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  9. 4. Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Marino, seconded by Chair Kelly, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
  11. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Colin Kelly, Chair / Jo Murray, Vice Chair Chair Kelly commented all items were covered at today's meeting. MARINE & BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Bruce Mac Rae, Commissioner / Liz Carlin, Commissioner Commissioner Carlin commented all items were covered at today's meeting.
  12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  13. Joan Palango spoke on the past May 2019, 2nd & PCH, parking lot presentation. Ann Cantrell spoke on the fireworks and requested the topic to be put on the March agenda. Dave Booker agreed with Joan Palango. Anna Christensen spoke on the nesting season and Blue Herons.
  14. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  15. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, March 2, 2023, 9:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office, Conference Room, 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Thursday, March 9, 2023, 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  16. NEXT MEETING
  17. The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, 2:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  18. ADJOURNMENT
  19. 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 Todd Leland, Interim Bureau Manager, Marinas and Beaches, 48 hours prior to the Marine Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-3215.
  20. GUESTS (Continued) Tom Mayes Andrea Reed Kevin Reed Heinz Butner Richard Bambam Jerry Nicholos Dave Booker Melinda Cotton Jacob O’Donnell Rowanda Tucker Paul Turang Blair Carty Gerald Raul Al Bordallo Anna Christensen Ann Cantrell Pete Marsh Sona Coffee Katie Rowe Ernie Merriweather Jeff Salisbury
  21. STAFF PRESENT Todd Leland, Interim Bureau Manager, Marinas and Beaches Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Safety Division Cameron Abel, Safety Captain, LFPD/ Marine Safety Division Charlene Angsuco, Project Management Officer, Public Works Colin Averill, Civil Engineer, Public Works Amelia Bodek, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works Renee Williams, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works GUESTS Joan Palango Gordan Stroud