Harbor Commission

CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HARBOR COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Marina Park - 1600 W. Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach 92663 Monday, March 21, 2022 - 5:00 PM Harbor Commission Members: William Kenney, Jr., Chair Ira Beer, Vice Chair Steve Scully, Secretary Scott Cunningham, Commissioner Marie Marston, Commissioner Gary Williams, Commissioner Don Yahn, Commissioner Staff Members: Paul Blank, Harbormaster Jeremy Jung, Deputy City Attorney Lauren Wooding-Whitlinger, Real Property Administrator Jennifer Biddle, Administrative Support Specialist The Harbor Commission meeting is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. Among other things, the Brown Act requires that the Harbor Commission agenda be posted at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of each regular meeting and that the public be allowed to comment on agenda items before the Commission and items not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Harbor Commission. The Chair may limit public comments to a reasonable amount of time, generally three (3) minutes per person. The City of Newport Beach’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, we will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact Paul Blank, Harbormaster, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible at (949) 270-8158 or pblank@newportbeachca.gov. Questions and comments may be submitted in writing for the Harbor Commission's consideration by sending them to harborfeedback@newportbeachca.gov. To give the Harbor Commission adequate time to review your questions and comments, please submit your written comments no later than 5 p.m. the day prior to the Harbor Commission meeting. All correspondence will be made part of the record. NOTICE REGARDING PRESENTATIONS REQUIRING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Newport Beach’s equipment must be submitted to the Harbor Department 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. 1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER 2) ROLL CALL 3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4) CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion of Rental Rates for On-Shore Mooring Permits The City of Newport Beach (City) manages portions of the tidelands in Newport Harbor including areas of the shore that are permitted for onshore moorings. In 2016, mooring rental rates were set pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 2016-17, and since then rates have been adjusted annually by the change in the cost of living pursuant to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). At the January 12, 2022, meeting of the Harbor Commission, a new appraisal report for onshore mooring rental rates was submitted for the Harbor Commission’s review and consideration. The Harbor Commission deferred making any recommendation to City Council to allow more time for public input and requested staff to  Harbor Commission Meeting March 21, 2022 Page 2 provide additional information and market data. The Harbor Commission heard this item again at its meeting on February 9, 2022 and has also convened this special meeting to focus on the matter . Recommendation: 1) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and 2) Issue a recommendation to the City Council regarding this matter. Staff Report Attachment A - January 12, 2022 Staff Report regarding Onshore Mooring Rental Rates Attachment B - February 9, 2022 Staff Report regarding Onshore Mooring Rental Rates Attachment C - Netzer & Associates responses to comments Attachment D - Comments Received from the Public Attachment D - AMENDED - Comments Received from the Public Additional Materials Received_Rental Rates for On-Shore Mooring Permits_Public Correspondence_03-21-2022 Additional Material Received_Rental Rates for On-Shore Mooring Permits_Public Correspondence_03-21-2022 Additional Material Presented at Meeting_Staff Presentation_03-21-2022 Additional Material Presented at Meeting_Public Comment_Ms. Delaney_03-21-2022 Additional Material Presented at Meeting_Public Comment_Mr. Womack_03-21-2022 Additional Material Presented at Meeting_Public Comment_Mr. Fradkin_03-21-2022 Additional Material Presented at Meeting_Public Comment_Mr. Karlin_03-21-2022 Additional Material Presented at Meeting_Public Comment_Mr. Austin_03-21-2022 5) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Public comments are invited on non-agenda items. Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes. Before speaking, we invite, but do not require, you to state your name for the record. The Harbor Commission has the discretion to extend or shorten the speakers’ time limit on non-agenda items, provided the time limit adjustment is applied equally to all speakers. As a courtesy, please turn cell phones off or set them in the silent mode. 6) ADJOURNMENT