Marine Advisory Commission

Thursday, April 13, 2023 · 2:30 PM AM · Seal Beach Yacht Club 255 N. Marina Drive

TL;DR

The Marine Advisory Commission met to discuss marina and waterfront operations in Long Beach. They approved several fee waivers for local rowing and yacht organizations and reviewed their annual report for 2022. The meeting was primarily focused on marine and recreational activities in the Alamitos Bay Marina area.

Key Decisions

  • Approve 2022 Annual Report Passed
  • Fee Waiver for Long Beach Rowing Association Passed
  • Fee Waiver for Little Ships Fleet Yacht Club Passed
  • Manager's Monthly Report Received and Filed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA REVISED LOCATION
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. PRESENTATION
  5. Custodial Staff Recognition
  6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. NEW BUSINESS
  9. 2. Recommendation to approve for submission to City Council the Marine Advisory Commission Annual Report for 2022.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 3. Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Rowing Association (LBRA), in an amount not to exceed $696.25, for use of Marine Stadium in Alamitos Bay Marina for five Row the Stadium events in July 2023 and August 2023. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 4. 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 29, 2023 through August 5, 2023. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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

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

  14. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
  15. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Kelly / Vice Chair Murray Chair Kelly commented most items were covered at today's meeting. Chair Kelly spoke on future agendas, leases, Boathouse Lane’s road condition, and collaboration with other Long Beach Commissions. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair Kelly / Commissioner Marino Commissioner Marino reviewed revenue and financials. AD HOC COMMITTEE - TREES IN THE BAY UPDATE, POP Commissioner Mac Rae / Vice Chair Murray Commissioner Mac Rae mentioned an update will be available at the June meeting.
  16. PUBLIC COMMENT
  17. 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.
  18. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  19. All Committee meetings have been canceled in May. The following meetings have been scheduled in June: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, June 1, 2023, 9:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office, Conference Room, 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Thursday, June 8, 2023, 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  20. NEXT MEETING
  21. The meeting in May has been canceled. The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, 2:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  22. ADJOURNMENT
  23. 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.