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To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Membeors
From: Erik Peterson, Mayor Pro Te
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Date: April 30, 2018
Subject: CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEM FOR THE MAY 7, 2018, CITY COUNCIL
MEETING — CREATION OF A HARBOUR COMMISSION
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Currently, no advisory body exists within the City of Huntington Beach charged with
ensuring the welfare of Huntington Harbour for residential, recreational and commercial
users of the waterways, and related infrastructure. In order to facilitate holistic
management of Huntington Harbour a Harbour Commission should be created. The
Commission's purpose would be to provide advice to the City Council on matters
pertaining to the Harbour including: the use, control, operation, promotion, and
regulation of vessels and watercraft within the Harbour; advice on any necessary or
proposed Harbour -related improvements or infrastructure repair/maintenance; and
make recommendations for the adoption of regulations and programs necessary for the
ongoing implementation of the goals, objectives, and policies of the Harbour.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Direct staff, including the City Attorney, to review best practices for the operation
of a Harbour Commission, including the make-up of Commission membership,
authority of the Commssion, and proposed amendments to the Municipal Code,
for the creation and operation of a Harbour Commission.
2. Create an ad hoc committee, to include two Council Members as liaisons, to
work with staff and return to Council within 90 days with a proposal covering
items listed in #1 above.
xc: Fred Wilson, City Manager
Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, Assistant City Manager
Robin Estanislau, City Clerk
Michael Gates, City Attorney
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Request type: Problem
Request area: City Council - Agenda & Public Hearing Comments
Citizen name: Bill Larkin
Description: 5/7 Agenda items
Dear council members,
In regards to the items in tonight's agenda, I would like to provide a comment to item
15 and 16.
In regards to item 16, I can understand a desire to move the meeting schedule from
Monday to Tuesday, but please keep in mind the regular schedules Main Street fair
event on Tuesday. I think we're all aware that boosting business along Main Street is
important and scheduleing city council meetings on the same day will impact Councils
ability to attend, support or interface with consituants and could impact council meeting
attendance by those that regular support the local businesses on those days. Just a
thought.
In regards to item 15, while I'm not a fan of increased bureaucracy, a study session to
review the pros / cons and general needs of a key city resource that is probably under
utilized, is a good idea. It was just a short while ago that the city and the harbor
community was almost blindsided by the shut down of a crucial business ( the fuel dock
), that could of dramatically changed the desirability of the harbor, not to mention
property values or worse the potential fires or pollution by people trying to refuel their
boats at the dock with portable containers.
The harbor also has some unique challenges with multiple, overlapping agencies that
leave an unclear situation as to who's responsible, or who to call.
With the addition of Sunset Beach, younger families moving in, the remodeling /
rebuilding of upgraded homes, aging infrastructure, the harbor is going through some
changes.
And for many of the newer residents, the permitting process is unclear, enforcement
responsibilities aren't really understood and frankly as a city our abilities to respond to
pollution issues or concerns in certain cases is questionable.
As a city resource, the harbor appears to be under utilized. And while I don't think
anyone would agree sending hordes of tourists to the harbor would be wise, addressing
certain issues within the community and promoting the desirability and lifestyle of the
area, could attract buinesses to the area, as well as potential homeowners. Considering
one wouldn't know the harbor exists when visiting the city web page, we probably
could do a better job in this area.
That said, I believe a small group of stakeholders within the community, working with
a small team from the city would be a worthwhile effort and time well spent.
Sincerely, Bill Larkin
Expected Close Date: May 21, 2018
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