Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Mark Turpin, Chair Colin Kelly, Commissioner Tom Mayes, Vice Chair Elizabeth Lambe, Commissioner Nathaniel Brown, Commissioner Theresa Marino, Commissioner Camille Daniels, Commissioner Jo Murray, Commissioner FINISHED MINUTES AND AGENDA MARINE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM CALL TO ORDER At 2:30 p.m., Chairman Turpin called the meeting to order via teleconference. ROLL CALL Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches took roll call and confirmed a quorum. Commissioners Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Elizabeth Lambe, Jo Murray, Present: Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Commissioners Colin Kelly and Theresa Marino Absent: STAFF PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE: Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches Tamalyn Sayre, Secretary, Marine Bureau Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Patrol Unit GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE: Brian Maginnis, LBRA Page 1 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 20-016MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, August 13, 2020. A motion was made by Commissioner Daniels, seconded by Commissioner Lambe, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Elizabeth Lambe, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 2 - Colin Kelly and Theresa Marino OLD BUSINESS 2. 20-017MA Recommendation to approve for submission to City Council the Marine Advisory Commission Annual Report for 2019. A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Lambe, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Elizabeth Lambe, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 2 - Colin Kelly and Theresa Marino NEW BUSINESS None. MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION Page 2 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES 3. 20-018MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. Marine Maintenance Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches, reviewed the trees in the bay procedure for the holiday season. The tree lights are scheduled to turn on Thanksgiving evening through January 6, 2021. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Marine Operations Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations, spoke on the launch ramp crowds and special projects: Beach Concessions. Commissioner Kelly joined the MAC meeting at 2:35 pm. Beach Maintenance Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance gave an update on Rainbow Harbor. LBPD - Marine Patrol Unit James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Patrol reviewed the following: · Two homeless encampments · Launch ramps · Snowy egret · Vehicles in the sand Commissioner Brown spoke. LBFD - Marine Safety/Lifeguards No update. Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches reviewed the City of Long Beach 2020-2021 budget, and budget cut details to the Marine Bureau. Page 3 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES A discussion ensued. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Daniels spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Daniels spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Daniels, seconded by Commissioner Lambe, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 1 - Theresa Marino COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark Turpin - Chair Chairman Turpin commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. Page 4 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Colin Kelly - Chair Commissioner Kelly reviewed concessions in Alamitos Bay and AES. Elvira Hallinan mentioned an AES study will be available to the public by October. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke on the issues of tree removal at Colorado Lagoon. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Daniels spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke of the new Director of PRM. Elvira Hallinan gave a brief update on Brent Dennis, new Director of PRM. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. PUBLIC COMMENT Padric Gleason Gonzales sent an email for MAC commenting on the 2019 Annual Report. The email received from Mr. Gonzales was forwarded to the Marine Advisory Commission prior to the meeting held today for review. Guest Brian Maginnis, LBRA, commented on activities on Boathouse Lane and the Rowing Center. Mr. Maginnis thanked Sergeant Smigla and his officers, Marine Patrol, for servicing the area. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS Page 5 of 6 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, October 1, 2020, 8:30 a.m. Meeting will be held via teleconference. FINANCE COMMITTEE Thursday, October 8, 2020, 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Location is TBD. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Turpin adjourned the meeting at 3:12 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:30 p.m. The location is TBD. 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 6 of 6