Title
License Agreement with Aqua Superpower (USA), Inc. for Installation and Operation of an Electric Watercraft Charging Station at Marina Park Located at 1600 West Balboa Boulevard
Recommendation
a) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing facilities) and Section 15303 (New construction of small structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, because this project has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment;
b) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the License Agreement between the City of Newport Beach and Aqua Superpower (USA), Inc. for use of a portion of the City of Newport Beach owned property and public dock at Marina Park located at 1600 West Balboa Boulevard, for installation, operation, and maintenance of electric watercraft charging equipment, in a form substantially similar to the License Agreement prepared by the City Attorney; and
c) Approve a waiver of City Council Policy F-7 - Income and Other Property based on the findings contained in the staff report and the Agreement, that conducting an open bid process would result in excessive vacancy, and this use of the property provides a unique service to the community and is of a public benefit, and might not otherwise be provided were an open bid required.