REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Chris Slama, Director of Community Services
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Approve the issuance of a Temporary Permit for Wagner Charters to conduct harbor tours as recommended by the Harbor Commission
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Statement of Issue:
Based on the recommendation by the Harbor Commission, the City Council is asked to approve the issuance of a temporary permit for Wagner Charters to conduct harbor tours.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the issuance of a temporary Dock access permit to Wagner Charters for the operation of holiday harbor tours through January 31, 2020, so long as they are able to meet the City's insurance requirements and ensure their use of the Dock will not negatively impact any currently scheduled activities (including events at the Huntington Harbor Yacht Club and the Harbor Cruise of Lights event). Additionally, should another private commercial entity request a Dock access permit prior to a final decision by the City Council on this matter, the City Council supports the staff recommendation that no other private commercial Dock access permits should be issued until final regulations regarding commercial permits for the Dock are adopted by the City Council.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
There currently exists one public dock in Huntington Harbour (Dock), located adjacent to the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club at 3821 Warner Avenue. Historically, the City has never had a formal and comprehensive process for the issuance of permits to allow for private commercial business use of the Dock. Given that factor, when the City was approached by a company called Prince Charters requesting utilization of the Dock for operation of their private charter tour boat business, the City in 2017 did issue a permit.
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