NEWPORT BEACH – The Newport Beach Harbor Commission’s Multiple Vessel System Ad Hoc Committee agreed on the total number of docks and their possible locations during a meeting held Monday, March 31 at the Civic Center.
“I think we made a lot of progress,” said Harbor Commissioner Brad Avery, who serves as chair of the ad hoc committee
The group of mooring holders, residents and harbor stakeholders sat around the table discussing specifics of the pilot program that is scheduled to be floated later this year.
After much dialogue, the committee agreed to a 12-month trial period, launching a total of six docks — three floating docks in mooring field C, one dock in D field or in F field and one 60-foot dock at the H81 mooring that was volunteered by John Brelin. City held moorings and transient moorings will be used in the pilot program.
“One year will give us an opportunity to see various seasons,” said Chip Donnelly, Newport Mooring Association member.
The committee has two months to deliver a recommendation to the City Council. Mayor Rush Hill revealed his plans to change the harbor’s longstanding boat storage format on Feb.7, when he announced his goal to open up the harbor to...
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