Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 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-08-21 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 Scott Dixon, Lifeguard Captain, LBFD/Marine Safety Division GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE: Jack Cunningham, Chief of Staff, CD3 Bob Vatz Brian Maginnis, LBRA Page 1 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE (CONTINUED): Lori Craig, Administrative Analyst, PRM APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 21-023MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, July 8, 2021. A motion was made by Commissioner Murray, seconded by Commissioner Daniels, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray and Mark Turpin Abstain: 1 - Tom Mayes NEW BUSINESS 2. 21-026MA Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Seal Beach Yacht Club (SLBYC), in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels during the 2021 Marina Del Rey “Outlaw” Regatta on September 4, 2021. (District 3) Elvira Hallinan, Manager, Marinas and Beaches provided an update on Fee Waivers. Chairman Turpin spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Page 2 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Vice Chairman Mayes spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Daniels, seconded by Commissioner Lambe, to approve recommendation. 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 3. 21-027MA Recommendation to endorse the submission to approve a fee waiver for the Long Beach Yacht Club (LBYC), in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for use of dock space in Alamitos Bay Marina for visiting/participating vessels during the 2021 Ficker and Congressional Cups for the period of September 9 - September 20, 2021 and the United States Match Race Championships for the period of September 30 - October 3, 2021. (District 3) Chairman Turpin spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Vice Chair Mayes, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Nathaniel Brown, Camille Daniels, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Abstain: 1 - Jo Murray 4. 21-028MA Recommendation to refer to the Government, Personnel and Elections Oversight Committee for consideration of naming a section of Marine Stadium Park, the “Conductor Larry Curtis Concert Park”. (District 3) Elvira Hallinan spoke. Jack Cunningham, CD3 spoke. Vice Chairman Mayes spoke. Commissioner Murray spoke. Page 3 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Murray spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Murray, to approve recommendation. 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 5. 21-024MA Recommendation to receive and file an update from the Ad Hoc Committee to study the Long Beach Safe Boating and Fair Access Alliance and the impact on the boating community. Commissioner Mac Rae, Ad Hoc Committee Chair, spoke on the meetings the committee attended. At this time, the City will not be moving forward with the Army Corps of Engineer’s Alamitos Bay Restoration Plan. A discussion ensued. Vice Chairman Mayes spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, 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, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION Page 4 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES 6. 21-025MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. Marine Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance, reviewed the following: ● Replacement of flags at Belmont Pier. ● Grand Prix preparation. ● Re Striping of Mole Road. Commissioner Daniels spoke. Beach Maintenance Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance, reviewed the following: ● August 20th - High tide review. ● Hurricane off Baja. ● Pierpoint Landing restroom remodel. ADA accessible. ● Tree trimming. Commissioner Marino spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Marine Operations Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations provided the following update: ● Long Beach Marinas - 92% occupancy. ● Grand Prix prep starting in the downtown area. ● Concessions update - Saltwater Deck will open by month end. Commissioner Marino thanked Cory and Eric and their staff for their hard work. Commissioner Daniels spoke. Page 5 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Elvira Hallinan spoke on ADA access mats, and landscaping by the Queen Mary for special events. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Cory Forrester spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Lambe spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. LBFD - Marine Safety/Lifeguards Scott Dixon, Safety Captain, provided a brief update on a recent vandalism at a Lifeguard station and the Junior Lifeguard program. A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Commissioner Marino, 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. MARINE & BEACH MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Jo Murray - Chair Commissioner Murray stated all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. Page 6 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES PUBLIC COMMENT None. COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Thursday, September 2, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Location is TBD. TIDELANDS CAPITAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Thursday, September 9, 2021, 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Location is TBD. Chairman Turpin requested a moment of silence for Jay Hart who passed away at Marine Stadium this past weekend. Commissioner Kelly spoke on the Sprint Nationals. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Vice Chairman Mayes requested a copy of the Ad Hoc report. Elvira Hallinan spoke on the Sprint Nationals. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Vice Chairman Mayes spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Murray spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. NEXT MEETING Page 7 of 8 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES The next Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021, 2:30 p.m. The location is TBD. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Turpin adjourned the meeting at 3:26 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 8 of 8