Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 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. ROLL CALL Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marine Bureau, took roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Tom Present: Mayes, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg Commissioners Theresa Marino Absent: STAFF PRESENT: Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Scott Dixon, Lifeguard Captain, LBFD/Marine Safety Division Steven Covarubias, Special Services Officer lV, Marine Patrol Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM GUESTS: Melinda Cotton Chris Macy, Director, LB Sea Base Bob Vatz (BOA) Jim Corbett (SCKA) Allison Perez Dan Corbett (SCKA) Rae Dhacer (SCKA) Charles Bracamontes Art Bracamontes Michael Stewart Eric Thorson Jim Corbin APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 19-008MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, February 14, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Tom Mayes, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg Absent: 1 - Theresa Marino NEW BUSINESS 2. 19-009MA Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, consider the Appeal from Art Bracamontes; and deny the Appeal and uphold the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate Permit No. 1346108 for violation of the Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations. (District 3) Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marine Bureau reviewed the supporting documentation to terminate Permit No. 1346108. Mr. Art Bracamontes presented his appeal to the Marine Advisory Commission. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Mr. Art Bracamontes spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Turpin, seconded by Commissioner Kuhn, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Tom Mayes, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg Absent: 1 - Theresa Marino 3. Discussion: MAC 2018 Annual Report Draft, David Thornburg, Chair Chairman Thornburg reviewed the information required to complete the annual report. MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 4. 19-011MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. Marine Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance gave the following brief Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM update: · Trash enclosures have been completed. · Preventative maintenance is being conducting throughout the marinas. Beach Maintenance Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance gave the following update: · Reviewed the large amount of debris collected from LA County from the latest storms. · New landscape by the Bayshore library. · Berms are holding up. · Staff vacancies were reviewed. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Guest Jim Corbin spoke on the need for more trash receptacles near LaVerne and Claremont parking lot. Cory Forrester spoke. Guest Jim Corbin spoke on the watering system. Cory Forrester spoke. Guest Jim Corbin spoke on the sand blowing. Cory Forrester spoke. LBFD- Marine Safety/Lifeguards Update Scott Dixon, Lifeguard Captain, gave the following brief update: · Swift water rescue teams and procedures. · Dive team is in training. · Reviewed “See Something, Say Something”. LBPD- Marine Patrol Unit Update Steven Covarubias, Special Services Officer, gave the following brief update: · Gearing up for Grand Prix. · Sergeant Miranda is temporarily in charge of Marine Patrol. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Commissioner Mayes spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Marine Operations Update Elvira Hallinan gave the following brief update: · Superintendent, Marine Operations, job bulletin. Commissioner Kelly spoke on Concessions and the upcoming Olympics. Elvira Hallinan spoke on the Concessions. A motion was made by Vice Chair Turpin, seconded by Commissioner Kelly, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Ted Kuhn, Elizabeth Lambe, Tom Mayes, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg Absent: 1 - Theresa Marino COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE David Thornburg - Chair The meeting was canceled. MARINE & BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Tom Mayes - Chair Commissioner Mayes mentioned everything was covered in today’s meeting from Marine and Beach Maintenance. Commissioner Mayes inquired about dry boat storage and the traffic pattern on Marina Drive. Elvira Hallinan provided an update on dry boat storage location, and Marina Drive. Guest Melinda Cotton spoke on nesting in the trees on Marina Drive. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM PUBLIC COMMENT Guest Bob Vatz spoke of his concerns on the traffic and parking with the new 2nd and PCH development. Guest Michael Stewart spoke on the parking lot meters. Guest Melinda Cotton spoke on her concern regarding the Marina Drive traffic and redesign. Guest Jim Corbett, Kiteboarder, spoke on his concerns with the Jr. Lifeguards and Kiteboarders utilizing the same area and the concentration of recreational use in this area near the Lollipop. A diagram was presented. Guest Dan Corbett, Kiteboarder, spoke and offered a handout reviewing the concentration of recreational use of the area designated for Kiteboarders and in the near future with Jr. Lifeguards. Concerns are with overcrowding in a small area. Guest Chris Macy reviewed the beach cleanup efforts with the LB Sea Base. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Thursday, April 4, 2019, 8:30 am Alamitos Bay Marina Office Conference Room – 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach FINANCE COMMITTEE – Thursday, April 11, 2019, 2:00 pm Long Beach Yacht Club 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 NEXT MEETING The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 2:30 pm, at the Long Beach Yacht Club located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM ADJOURNMENT Chairman Thornburg adjourned the meeting at 3:51 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