Marine Advisory Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 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 CALL TO ORDER At 2:34 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, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Present: Theresa Marino, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Commissioners Camille Daniels and Jo Murray 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 Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance Kimarie Vestre, Supervisor, Alamitos Bay Marina James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Safety Division GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE: Jack Cunningham, Chief of Staff, CD3 Lisa West, Legislative Aide, CD3 Charlene Angsuco, Project Management Officer, PW Lori Craig, Administrative Analyst, PRM Page 1 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES GUESTS VIA TELECONFERENCE (CONTINUED): Alma Castro, Partnership Officer, PRM Lynn Williams Joan Palango James Nagashima Dave Booker Melinda Cotton Dan Delave Fraser McClellan Carol Williams Ray Magana Megan Delaney Bob Blair Paul Turang Tim Chalfant Helen Williams Gordan Stroud Maury Bonas D. Shirley Mike Lesner John McCarty Michael Bigelow Ed Belson Ralph and Lois Sarver Kris Flaig Kevin Reed Robert Piery Tim Burkmann Ralph Sewell Jamie Blair Kenny Luke Todd Leutheusn Wayne Noecker and Lisa Tabata John Freeborn Elliott Addison Kurt Zabriskie Mike Schachter Richard Von Heydenrich DJ Kelly Estela Tejidor Sally Cohen Page 2 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Bill Larkin Clair Arre David Baldwin Ted Palango Mike Gehring Robert Gras Rosalie Green Robert Hubbard Gary Green Greg Wildenthaler Jeremy Beattie John Walker Robert Hudnall Thomas Cooper Steve George Sara Cavenee Tim Burkmann APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 22-001MA Recommendation to approve the Marine Advisory Commission minutes for the meeting held on Thursday, November 11, 2021. A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Nathaniel Brown, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino and Tom Mayes Abstain: 1 - Mark Turpin Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Jo Murray NEW BUSINESS 2. 22-002MA Recommendation to receive supporting documentation into the record, conclude the public hearing, consider the Appeal from Lynn Williams; Page 3 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES and deny the Appeal and uphold the Marine Bureau’s decision to terminate his permit for violation of Long Beach Marina Rules and Regulations effective January 31, 2022. (District 3) Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations reviewed the supporting documentation. A discussion ensued. Chairman Turpin spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Kelly spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Mr. Lynn Williams presented his appeal to the Marine Advisory Commission. A discussion ensued. Chairman Turpin spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Page 4 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Chairman Turpin spoke. Lynn Williams spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Todd Leland spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Brown spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Jo Murray joined the meeting at 3:08 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Vice Chair Mayes, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Nathaniel Brown, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 1 - Camille Daniels OLD BUSINESS 3. 22-003MA Recommendation to receive and file an update from the Ad Hoc Committee to study the Alamitos Bay Marina parking recommendations and proposal. Commissioner Mac Rae, Ad Hoc Committee Chair, provided an update on the Alamitos Bay Marina parking. Page 5 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Chairman Turpin requested to have a “Special Meeting” within the next two weeks to review the Council Letter. Elvira Hallinan confirmed the “Special Meeting” will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. via Webex teleconference. A motion was made by Chairman Turpin, seconded by Commissioner Lambe, to conduct a "Special Meeting" to review the Council Letter. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Nathaniel Brown, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 1 - Camille Daniels 4. 22-005MA Recommendation to receive and file presentation by the Seal Beach Yacht Club on the impacts of the proposed Alamitos Bay Marina Parking Plan. (James Nagashima, Commodore) James Nagashima, Commodore SLBYC, presented the Seal Beach Yacht Club impacts of the proposed Alamitos Bay Marina parking plan. The presentation included: · History of Seal Beach Yacht Club (SLBYC) · Members, staffing and revenue · Seal Beach Yacht Club is home to many organizations · Charitable activities are a core value of SLBYC · SLBYC Leadership in the boating community · SLBYC Racing supports the local community · Parking demographics · Parking space estimated annual usage · Parking spaces defined in lease contract with City of Long Beach Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Page 6 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Commissioner Marino, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Nathaniel Brown, Colin Kelly, Elizabeth Lambe, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 1 - Camille Daniels 5. 22-006MA Recommendation to receive and file presentation by the Boat Owners Association on the Review of Walker Consultants Alamitos Bay Marina Parking lot study. (Joan Palango, Executive Vice President) Joan Palango, Vice President, BOA, provided the Boat Owners Association a presentation on the review of Walker Consultants Alamitos Bay Marina study. The presentation included: · Long Beach Local Coastal Program (LCP) · Contractual agreements: Boatowners · Contractual agreements: Commercial · Contractual agreements: Marine Bureau · Boaters contribute to the economy · Regattas and sailboat races · Disconnects · Request to the City Management Dave Booker, BOA Environmental Officer presented. Joan Palango spoke. A discussion ensued. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Vice Chair Mayes spoke. Elvira Hallinan spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Commissioner Marino spoke. Dave Booker spoke. Vice Chair Mayes spoke. Page 7 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Dave Booker spoke. Kris Flaig spoke. Chairman Turpin spoke. Eduardo, BOA Public Relations spoke. Mike Schachter spoke. Commissioner Lambe departed the meeting at 4:33 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Mac Rae, seconded by Chair Turpin, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Nathaniel Brown, Colin Kelly, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Elizabeth Lambe MANAGER'S REPORT TO COMMISSION 6. 22-004MA Recommendation to receive and file the Manager's monthly oral updates. Beach Maintenance Cory Forrester, Superintendent, Beach Maintenance, reviewed the following: ● Storm debris removal. ● Broken LA boom. ● King tide and surf review. Commissioner Mac Rae spoke. Cory Forrester spoke. Commissioner Marino thanked Cory and his staff for all their efforts on maintaining the beaches. Marine Maintenance Eric Woodson, Superintendent, Marine Maintenance, reviewed the removal of the Christmas trees in the bay. Page 8 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES Marine Operations Todd Leland, Superintendent, Marine Operations, reviewed 2022 parking passes. LBPD - Marine Patrol Unit James Smigla, Sergeant, LBPD/Marine Patrol reviewed the following: ● Reviewed recent robbery. ● Assisted Beach Maintenance after the recent storms. ● An Officer saved a young girls life by CPR. A motion was made by Vice Chair Mayes, seconded by Commissioner Mac Rae, to receive and file. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Nathaniel Brown, Colin Kelly, Bruce Mac Rae, Theresa Marino, Jo Murray, Tom Mayes and Mark Turpin Absent: 2 - Camille Daniels and Elizabeth Lambe COMMITTEE STATUS REPORTS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mark Turpin - Chair Chairman Turpin commented all items were reviewed at today’s meeting. FINANCE COMMITTEE Tom Mayes - Chair Commissioner Marino reviewed revenue and financials and requested for a financial summary to be presented to the Marine Advisory Commission. PUBLIC COMMENT Melinda Cotton thanked the Marine Bureau staff for keeping the beach clean, and spoke of another Wibit water playground that is to be positioned off of 6th Place in the ocean. Page 9 of 10 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022 MARINE ADVISORY TELECONFERENCE, 2:30 PM COMMISSION MINUTES COMMITTEE MEETING REMINDERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Thursday, February 3, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Location TBD MARINE & BEACH MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE – Thursday, February 10, 2022, 1:30 p.m. Location TBD NEXT MEETINGS Marine Advisory Commission "Special Meeting" will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, 2:30 p.m. Location: Webex - Teleconference Marine Advisory Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022, 2:30 p.m. Location TBD. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Turpin adjourned the meeting at 5:26 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 10 of 10