Marine Advisory Commission

Agenda

1. 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 Moria Khou, Administrative Analyst, Marine Bureau James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Safety Division Gonzalo Medina, Marine Safety Chief, LFPD/ Marine Safety Amelia Bodek, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works Calvin Alls, Beach Maintenance Salvador Ballesteros, Beach Maintenance Nicholas Chilton, Beach Maintenance Ryan Coppenger, Beach Maintenance Paul Docherty, Beach Maintenance Jed Francisco, Beach Maintenance Jonathan Hernandez, Beach Maintenance Scott Larson, Beach Maintenance
2. STAFF PRESENT (CONTINUED) Istvan (Steve) Szabo, Beach Maintenance Robert Treadway, Beach Maintenance Sophie Cully, CD3 GUESTS Kevin Reed Andrea Reed Anna Christensen Hanne Chupik, LBRA Melinda Cotton Greg Magnuson, LBYC Port Captain Brian Maginnis
3. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Melinda Cotton spoke.
4. At 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Carlin departed the meeting.
5. FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA
6. CALL TO ORDER
7. ROLL CALL
8. PRESENTATION
9. Maintenance Staff Recognition The following staff were recognized for their exemplary field work during the 2022-2023 storms on the peninsula. Calvin Alls, Beach Maintenance Salvador Ballesteros, Beach Maintenance Nicholas Chilton, Beach Maintenance Ryan Coppenger, Beach Maintenance Paul Docherty, Beach Maintenance Casey Edelman, Beach Maintenance (not present) Jed Francisco, Beach Maintenance Jonathan Hernandez, Beach Maintenance Scott Larson, Beach Maintenance Istvan (Steve) Szabo, Beach Maintenance Robert Treadway, Beach Maintenance Gerald White, Beach Maintenance (not present) Cory Forrester spoke. Todd Leland spoke.
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
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    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:

12. NEW BUSINESS
13. 2. 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 2023 Ficker and Congressional Cups for the period of April 13 - April 22, 2023 and the United States Open Sailing Series for the period of July 14 - 16, 2023. (District 3)
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

14. 3. Recommendation to endorse 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 6, 2023; the Seal Beach to Dana Point Regatta on July 8, 2023 and during the 2023 Marina Del Rey “Outlaw” Regatta on September 2, 2023. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

15. 4. Recommendation to endorse 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 2023 through December 2023. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

16. 5. Recommendation to endorse submission to execute a grant agreement, and any necessary documents, to accept and expend grant funding in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000, with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways, for the Davies Boat Launching Facility project, for the period of February 1, 2023, through February 1, 2026; and, Increase appropriations in the Tidelands Operating Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $6,000,000, offset by grant revenue. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

17. MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
18. 6. Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates.
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    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

19. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Kelly / Vice Chair Murray Chair Kelly commented all items were covered at today's meeting. TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Commissioner Lambe / Vice Chair Murray Commissioner Lambe reviewed Beach Concessions, Colorado Lagoon project, Davies Launch ramp, Belmont pool, and Naples seawall evaluation. Commissioner Murray spoke on the Belmont pier.
21. PUBLIC COMMENT
22. Melinda Cotton commented on the Low Rider cars in the Granada Beach parking lot. Anna Christensen spoke on the Boathouse on the Bay parklet.
23. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
24. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, April 6, 2023, 9:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office, Conference Room, 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 FINANCE COMMITTEE Thursday, April 13, 2022, 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Seal Beach Yacht Club 255 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
25. NEXT MEETING
26. The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, 2:30 p.m. Seal Beach Yacht Club 255 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
27. ADJOURNMENT
28. 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.