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Marine Advisory Commission

Thursday, June 8, 2023 · 2:30 PM AM · Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way

TL;DR

The Marine Advisory Commission met to discuss marina and beach-related matters, approving several recommendations including a memorial bench replacement and fee waiver for a sailing event. The meeting also included a discussion about a temporary closure of public areas for the Big Bang on the Bay fireworks fundraiser.

Key Decisions

  • Memorial Bench Replacement in Alamitos Bay Marina Passed
  • Fee Waiver for Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week Passed
  • Temporary Closure of Public Areas for Big Bang on the Bay Event Discussed (Coastal Permit Application)
  • Manager's Monthly Report Received and Filed
  • Next Commission Meeting Scheduled Set for July 13, 2023
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

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, April 13, 2023.
    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:

  6. NEW BUSINESS
  7. 2. Recommendation to approve the replacement of a memorial bench in Basin 4 of Alamitos Bay Marina to honor Casey Richard Clark. (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:

  8. 3. Recommendation to endorse submission to approve a fee waiver in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels during the 2023 Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week, for period of June 22 - June 26, 2023. (District 3)
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  9. 4. Discussion of California Coastal Permit Application 5-23-0383 to be presented to California Coastal Commission on June 8, 2023 and impacts thereof to the Alamitos Bay Marina marine environment. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Temporary use and closure of public walkways, public areas, approximately 50 parking spaces, and part of the Marina Drive right-of-way north of the Boathouse on the Bay restaurant in Alamitos Bay Landing for approximately 24 hours beginning on July 3, 2023, for the Big Bang on the Bay fundraising event and fireworks display.
    MA-Agenda Item
  10. MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION
  11. 5. Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates.
    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:

  12. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
  13. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Kelly / Vice Chair Murray Chair Kelly commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. The Executive Staff meeting in July has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 29th at 9:30 a.m.
  14. PUBLIC COMMENT
  15. 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.
  16. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  17. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office, Conference Room, 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 FINANCE COMMITTEE Thursday, July 13, 2023, 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  18. NEXT MEETING
  19. The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, 2:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  20. ADJOURNMENT
  21. 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.
  22. GUESTS (CONTINUED) Anna Christensen Kevin Reed Andrea Reed Alyssa Batchup
  23. TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Commissioner Lambe / Vice Chair Murray / Commissioner Zavala Vice Chair Murray requested a tour of Colorado Lagoon. AD HOC COMMITTEE - TREES IN THE BAY UPDATE, PARTNERS OF PARKS Commissioner Mac Rae / Vice Chair Murray The update has been postponed.
  24. 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 Gonzalo Medina, Safety Chief, LFPD/ Marine Safety Division GUESTS Sophie Cully, CD3 Trinka Rowsell, Partners of Parks Greg Magnuson, LBYC Port Captain Hanne Chupik, LBRA Bob Hubbard Bonnie Clark