Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Mark Turpin, Chair Colin Kelly, Commissioner Tom Mayes, Vice Chair Elizabeth Lambe, Commissioner Nathaniel Brown, Commissioner Bruce Mac Rae, Commissioner Camille Daniels, Commissioner Theresa Marino, 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 2:32 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, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Present: Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin 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 Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Patrol Unit GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE: Dan DeLave, ABYC Commodore Gabriela Yates, CD3 Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE (CONTINUED): Mike Gehring Bob Hubbard Stephen Meyer Kevin Reed Alexander Cross Mike McCarthy Randy Beers Andrea Reed Kevin Reed Lisa Meier Barbara Hounsell Robert Piercy Todd Leutheuser Dennis Kasper Dwight Reed Curt Hudelson Howard Hamlin Terry Hanna Richard Maure Jon Shull Brian McGinnis Mike Elias Richard Winslow Lori Craig, Administrative Analyst, PRM Alma Castro, Partnership Officer, PRM APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 21-005MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, January 14, 2021. A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 9 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin NEW BUSINESS 2. 21-007MA Recommendation to receive and file the Long Beach Safe Boating and Fair Access Alliance presentation. Dan DeLave, ABYC Commodore presented Long Beach Safe Boating and Fair Alliance. A discussion ensued. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Dan DeLave spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Dan DeLave spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Guest Dave Booker spoke. Guest Richard Maure spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Dan DeLave spoke. Commissioner Daniels spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Dan DeLave spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Guest Todd Leutheuser spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Dan DeLave spoke. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Murray spoke. Guest Richard Maure spoke. Guest Dave Booker spoke. Guest Randy Beers spoke. Guest Alexander Cross spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Commissioner Murray spoke. Guest Mike Alias spoke. Guest Dave Booker spoke. Commissioner Mayes spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Guest Richard Winslow spoke. Guest Lisa Meier spoke. Guest Dave Booker spoke. Guest Howard Hamlin spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Further discussion ensued among the Marine Advisory Commission. An Ad Hoc committee was formed to review and study the proposal. Ad Hoc committee: Commissioner Mac Rae, Chair Commissioner Murray Commissioner Mayes Commissioner Lambe A motion was made by Chair Turpin, seconded by Commissioner Mac Rae, to convene an Ad Hoc committee of the Marine Advisory Commission, to study the proposal impacts on the boating community. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin No: 1 - Nathaniel Brown MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES 3. 21-006MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. Manager's Comments Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches, provided an update on the following topics: ● Capital Projects ● Develop a Capital Projects Committee ● Boatowners survey Marine Operations Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations, reviewed the following topics: ● Industry trends. ● Marine Safety - Removed a shopping cart from the water in Naples Canal. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Marine Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance, reviewed the pony gates installation in basin 2. Commissioner Marino thanked Eric Woodson and his staff for graffiti removal. Beach Maintenance Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance provided an update on sand raking and the build-out on lifeguard headquarters. Commissioner Mac Rae offered his appreciation for the maintenance work that is being completed by the Marine Bureau. LBPD - Marine Patrol Unit Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Patrol reviewed the following: ● Officer Sanchez began patrol in January 2021. ● Four Officers are attending bike patrol school. ● Stolen RV at south shore launch ramp. Vehicle has been recovered. ● Boathouse Lane - East PD is patrolling. A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Vice Chair Mayes, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 9 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark Turpin - Chair Chairman Turpin commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Colin Kelly - Chair Commissioner Kelly reviewed the following: • Improvements made on the bike path. • New Granada playground • Vendor/Concessions • Belmont Pier - Capital Improvements, Community meeting PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Booker thanked MAC and the Marine Bureau . Brian McGinnis thanked the Marine Bureau for the focus of clean water in the bay, and is concerned on the future water quality once AES shuts down their pumps. Commissioner Marino thanked Elvira Hallinan for the article regarding the trees at ABM in Page 6 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES the recent Marina Reader. Gabriela Yates mentioned the Belmont Pier community meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6 pm. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, April 1, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Location is TBD. FINANCE COMMITTEE Thursday, April 8, 2021, 1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Location is TBD. NEXT MEETING The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021, 2:30 p.m. The location is TBD. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Turpin adjourned the meeting at 3:55 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