Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM David Thornburg, Chairman Ted Kuhn, Commissioner Mark Turpin, Vice Chairman Elizabeth Lambe, Commissioner Camille Daniels, Commissioner Theresa Marino, Commissioner Colin Kelly, Commissioner Tom Mayes, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES CALL TO ORDER At 2:30 pm, Chairman Thornburg called the meeting to order at the Long Beach Yacht Club. Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marine Bureau, took roll call and confirmed a quorum. ROLL CALL Commissioners Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Present: Mayes and David Thornburg Commissioners Camille Daniels and Mark Turpin Absent: STAFF PRESENT: Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Ryan Yakus, Administrative Aide, Marine Bureau Kristle Clark, Clerk Typist, Marine Operations Scott Dixon, Lifeguard Captain, LBFD/Marine Safety Division Joshua Hickman, Program Manager, Tidelands, Public Works Eric Widstrand, Manager, Traffic and Transportation, Public Works Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM GUESTS: Jack Cunningham, CD3 Melinda Cotton Chris Macy, Director, LB Sea Base Bob Vatz (BOA) Dave Pirazzi (FOCL) APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-004MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, January 10, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Kuhn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes and David Thornburg Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Mark Turpin NEW BUSINESS 2. 19-005MA Recommendation to receive and file the Colorado Lagoon Open Channel - Phase 2 oral report presented by Tidelands Capital Improvement Projects Team. Joshua Hickman, Program Manager Tidelands, presented The Colorado Lagoon Ecosystem Restoration Project. The presentation included: · The open channel and mitigation bank final pieces of the Colorado Lagoon restoration plan · Proposed Open Channel · Natural open channel with mix of tidal habitats · Mitigation Bank Habitat Areas · Project Update/ Next Steps Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Guest Dave Pirazzi, Friends of Colorado Lagoon (FOCL), spoke of CSULB involvement with the Colorado Lagoon project. Guest Melinda Cotton thanked Dave for his service. A motion was made by Commissioner Marino, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes and David Thornburg Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Mark Turpin 3. 19-007MA Recommendation to receive and file the Marina Drive Revitalization Project oral report presented by Tidelands Capital Improvement Projects Team. Joshua Hickman, Program Manager Tidelands, presented The Marina Drive Complete Streets Revitalization project. The presentation included: · Marina Drive Now and in the Future · Gathering Spaces · Bikeways, Walkways, & Vehicles · Additional Improvements 1) Pedestrian Safety Improvements 2) Storm Water Improvements · Minimize Impacts to Trees · Project Update/ Next Steps Joshua Hickman introduced Eric Widstrand, Manager, Traffic and Transportation, Public Works. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Kuhn spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Chair Thornburg spoke. Joshua Hickman spoke. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Joshua Hickman spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Joshua Hickman spoke. Commissioner Kuhn spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Chair Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke Eric Widstrand spoke. Guest Melinda Cotton spoke on concerns with the Marina Drive project process. Joshua Hickman spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes and David Thornburg No: 1 - Ted Kuhn Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Mark Turpin MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 4. 19-006MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. LBFD- Marine Safety/Lifeguards Update Scott Dixon, Lifeguard Captain, gave the following brief update: · Swift water teams and procedures. · Review of medical calls. · Dumping of items into the bay. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Commissioner Kelly reviewed an event at UCI regarding California EPA sponsored law enforcement on marine environment/protection. Elvira Hallinan introduced new employee Kristle Clark, Clerk Typist lll. Ms. Clark will work at the Shoreline Marina office. Marine Maintenance Update Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance gave the following brief update: · Christmas trees have been removed for the season. · Pedestal replacements in DTM. Elvira Hallinan mentioned Mr. Woodson is dedicated to mentoring his staff. Beach Maintenance Update Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance gave the following update: · Rainbow Harbor debris boom. · Pedestal replacements in DTM. · Building up the berms on the peninsula. · Two new bulldozers have been ordered. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. LBPD- Marine Patrol Unit Update Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marine Bureau gave the following update for Marine Patrol: · Sergeant Diana Hohman retired on December 25, 2018, after 26 years of service. · Judit Pocsai-Blake has been hired as a new Marine Patrol Officer in January. · Marine Patrol is filling additional vacancies. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Marine Operations Update None. A motion was made by Commissioner Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Kuhn, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes and David Thornburg Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Mark Turpin COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE David Thornburg - Chair Chairman Thornburg commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Theresa Marino – Chair Commissioner Marino reviewed the current Tidelands Capital Projects. PUBLIC COMMENT None. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Thursday, March 7, 2019, 8:30 am Alamitos Bay Marina Office Conference Room – 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach MARINE AND BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE – Thursday, March 14, 2019, 1:00 pm, Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM NEXT MEETING The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Thornburg adjourned the meeting at 4:18 pm. 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 Elvira Hallinan, Manager of Marinas and Beaches, 48 hours prior to the Marine Advisory Commission meeting at (562) 570-3215. Page 7 of 7