Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM David Thornburg, Chairman Elizabeth Lambe, Commissioner Mark Turpin, Vice Chairman Theresa Marino, Commissioner Nathaniel Brown, Commissioner Tom Mayes, Commissioner Camille Daniels, Commissioner Jo Murray, Commissioner Colin Kelly, Commissioner FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA CALL TO ORDER At 2:30 p.m., Chairman Thornburg called the meeting to order at the Long Beach Yacht Club. ROLL CALL Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations, took roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Present: Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes, Jo Murray, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg STAFF PRESENT: Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance Kimarie Vestre, Supervisor, Alamitos Bay Marina Steven Covarubias, Special Services Officer lV, LBPD/Marine Patrol Unit GUESTS: Gabriela Yates, CD3, Councilwoman Suzie Price’s Office Brian Maginnis, LBRA A.C. DuPont Sarah Khanghahi Steve Huber Bob Vatz, BOA Melinda Cotton Chris Macy Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM GUESTS (CONTINUED) Carl Kirnbauer, BOA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 20-004MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, January 9, 2020. A motion was made by Commissioner Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes, Jo Murray, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg Abstain: 1 - Elizabeth Lambe NEW BUSINESS 2. 20-006MA Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, consider the Appeal from Steve Huber; and deny the Appeal and uphold the Marine Bureau's decision to terminate his permit for violation of the Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations. (District 3) Commissioner Mayes asked guest Steve Huber if he was a current member of the Boat Owners Association. Guest Steve Huber responded no. Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations reviewed the supporting documentation to terminate Steve Huber’s permit. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney, Legal Aid of LA representing Steve Huber, presented an appeal to the Marine Advisory Commission. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney for Mr. Huber spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Chairman Thornburg stated Mr. Huber and Ms. Khanghahi could be dismissed for fifteen minutes for further discussion between Client and Attorney. At 3:33 p.m. the appeal reconvened. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Kimarie Vestre spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Vice Chair Turpin spoke. Guest Sarah Khanghahi, Attorney spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Lambe, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes, Jo Murray, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 3. 20-005MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. Marine Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance reviewed the following topics: · Downtown fire suppression, twelve-week process. · Public Works is working on removing tree roots, trip hazards at DTM. · Station 31 - New door installed in Manager’s office. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM · Conservation Corps partnership. Commissioner Marino spoke. Eric Woodson spoke. Beach Maintenance Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations gave the following brief update: · Hydraulic Pump Pilot Project. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Marine Operations Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations reviewed the following topic: · Grand Prix LBPD - Marine Patrol Unit None. LBFD - Marine Safety/Lifeguards None. A motion was made by Vice Chair Turpin, seconded by Commissioner Brown, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes, Jo Murray, Mark Turpin and David Thornburg COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM 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 updates on the following: AES, Naples Seawall, Beach Concessions, Belmont Pier, Alamitos Water Playground, and Colorado Lagoon Open Channel. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Murray spoke. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. PUBLIC COMMENT Guest Melinda Cotton spoke on the Tidelands funds. Guest Brian Maginnis, LBRA, requested to partner with MAC and the City. Guest Carl Kirnbauer spoke on a proposal solution to prevent crushed dock carts. A hand out was given to the Commissioners. Chairman Thornburg spoke. Commissioner Turpin spoke. Kimarie Vestre spoke. Commissioner Turpin spoke. Eric Woodson spoke. Chairman Thornburg welcomed new Commissioner Nathaniel Brown lll to the Marine Advisory Commission. Commissioner Marino spoke on the parking meeting she attended for the business sector. Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY LONG BEACH YACHT CLUB COMMISSION MINUTES 6201 APPIAN WAY, 2:30 PM Commissioner Mayes spoke on the parking meeting he attended for the boat owners. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 8:30 a.m. Alamitos Bay Marina Office Conference Room – 205 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803 MARINE AND BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, March 12, 2020, 1:30 p.m. Long Beach Yacht Club - 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 NEXT MEETING The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 2:30 p.m., at the Long Beach Yacht Club, located at 6201 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Thornburg adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m. 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