Long Beach updates rules and regulations governing city marinas

LONG BEACH — Apparently the rules and regulations governing Long Beach’s three marinas were in need of clarification – and clarity is what city staff believes it has achieved with the most recent policy proposals approved by council members at their April 18 meeting. Long Beach’s City Council unanimously approved suggested clarifications to the municipality’s rules and regulations for marina permit holders and guests. The rules and regulations were clarified as a result of input provided by boat owners, city staff and Marine Advisory Commission (MAC) members, according to a report submitted to council members ahead of their April 18 meeting. MAC members and Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine staff reportedly held several meetings to review what elements of the city’s rules and regulations for marinas needed clarification and updating. “From these meetings, it was determined that clarification of some provisions of the rules and [regulations] would improve the safety of our marinas and ensure equitable application of policies,” city staff stated in its report to council members. Five areas within the rules and regulations were proposed for clarification, according to city staff: allow for a sublease of permits to be requested; increase the liability insurance coverage requirements for recreational vessels; clarify certain parking...