Title
Review and Discuss Proposed Additions to Mooring Specifications and Inspection Requirements for Helical Anchor and Dynamic Tackle Systems
Recommendation
In November of 2024, the Harbor Commission recommended a pilot program to convert three City-owned moorings in the C field from traditional anchors to helical systems. The tests have proved successful, and the City now wishes to update the approved mooring specifications and inspection requirements to include the helical anchor and dynamic tackle systems for other mooring permittees who are interested in converting to this system.
Any change to the mooring specifications requires Harbor Commission approval.
Any change to the inspection requirements requires a Harbor Commission recommendation to update the municipal code that would be forwarded to the City Council for adoption.
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;
2. Provide direction to staff regarding the adoption of recommended additions to mooring specifications and inspection requirements for helical anchor and dynamic tackle mooring systems; and
3. Review and discuss the proposed amendments to Chapter 17 of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code and related Mooring Specifications.