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Marine Advisory Commission

Thursday, August 10, 2023 · 2:30 PM AM · Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way

TL;DR

The Marine Advisory Commission met to discuss various marine-related matters, including an ethics program presentation and a fee waiver for a yacht club charity event. The meeting covered updates on marine operations, maintenance, and public comments about local marine issues.

Key Decisions

  • Fee Waiver for Seal Beach Yacht Club Charity Regatta Passed
  • City Ethics Program Presentation Received and Filed
  • SB 1137 Impact on Tidelands Projects Received and Filed
  • Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Manager's Monthly Updates Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. STAFF PRESENT Brent Dennis, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Marine Todd Leland, Marine Bureau Manager, Marinas, and Beaches Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Safety Division Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer, City Manager’s Office Jeff Williams, Special Projects Officer, Mayor’s Office
  2. GUESTS Sophie Cully, CD3 Kevin Reed Andrea Reed Jorge Pirod Craig Vestermark Wayne Nilons Brian McGinnis Jerald Rossow Mrs. Rossow
  3. FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. NEW BUSINESS
  9. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Heather Van Wijk, Ethics Officer, Office of the City Manager, on the City’s Ethics Program, including the training and helpline.
    MA-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 3. Recommendation to endorse submission to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club (SLBYC), in an amount not to exceed $2,160.00, for use of 108 parking spaces in Alamitos Bay Marina for The Charity Regatta Swap Meet on September 16, 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:

  11. OLD BUSINESS
  12. 4. Recommendation to receive and file the Commission's Ad hoc committee letter regarding SB 1137 and its impact on Tidelands and related projects.
    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:

  13. MANAGER'S REPORT
  14. 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:

  15. COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS
  16. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair Kelly / Vice Chair Murray Chair Kelly commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. MARINE & BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Commissioner Mac Rae / Commissioner Carlin / Commissioner Atkins Commissioner Mac Rae mentioned all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. Commissioner Mac Rae departed the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
  17. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  18. Craig Vestimark spoke of the danger of surf riding waves caused by boaters in Marine Stadium. Brian McGinnis spoke on sidewalk repairs. Jerald Rossow spoke on guests, transients, and loud music in Rainbow Harbor.
  19. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS
  20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, September 7, 2023, 9:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office, Conference Room 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Thursday, September 14, 2023, 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  21. NEXT MEETING
  22. The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on: Thursday, September 14, 2023, 2:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803
  23. ADJOURNMENT
  24. 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, Marine Bureau Manager, Marinas and Beaches, 48 hours prior to the Marine Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-3215.