DATE: December 11, 2018
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE AMENDING DISTRICT CODE 4.09 OF THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT CODE - REGULATION OF VESSELS - G STREET MOLE MOORING TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES INCLUDING: VERIFICATION OF FISH LANDING RECEIPTS; MARINE INSURANCE LIABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW PERMITEES AND INTRANSIT COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN; U.S. COAST GUARD SAFETY VESSEL INSPECTIONS; APPLICANT CREDIT CHECKS; REGULATION OF OVERNIGHT COMMERCIAL FISHING ACTIVITIES OR PREPARATIONS, AND UPDATE/CLARIFICATION OF EXISTING CODE LANGUAGE
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District operates and maintains vessel slips at Tuna Harbor Basin Mooring Facility, also known as G Street Mole, for commercial fishing vessels which home-port in San Diego Bay. Use of slips is regulated by District Code Section 4.09 and primarily limited to active commercial fishing vessels licensed or documented by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDF&W) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Permits for mooring are issued by the District's Maritime Department for a period of time not to exceed 12 months. The District completed a benchmark study in 2017 and identified best practices in the operation of commercial fishing facilities along the U.S. West Coast. Additionally, a series of incidents involving fishing vessels at several West Coast facilities, including the Port of San Diego, indicates the need to implement administrative requirements regarding liability, safety, and accountability. Staff is recommending implementation of certain best practices to improve administrative and operational practices in the management of G Street facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance amending District Code, Section 4.09 (Section 4.09) as shown in Attachment "A" attached, to include the following requirements:
1) Verification of fish landing receipts by CDF&W.
2) Marine insurance coverage for "in-transit" vessels and all new mooring permittees.
3) Regular v...
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