DATE: May 09, 2023
SUBJECT:
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ORDINANCE AMENDING SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT PORT CODE SECTION 4.38 - REGULATING VESSELS IN THE A-1. A-5, AND A-9 ANCHORAGES TO INCLUDE SHELTER ISLAND GUEST DOCK, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER AMENDMENTS UPDATING LANGUAGE TO CODIFY AND REFLECT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The District is responsible for making and enforcing anchoring regulations in San Diego Bay. Current District Code Section 4.38 governs and regulates vessels in the A-1 Anchorage, located in La Playa Cove near Shelter Island, the A-5 Anchorage, located in Glorietta Bay in Coronado, and the A-9 Anchorage (The "Cruiser" Anchorage), located at the foot of Laurel Street and North Harbor Drive.
Staff recommends amending and modifying Port Code language to include Shelter Island Guest Dock, add insurance requirements, and other modified language to codify and reflect best management practices.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt an Ordinance amending Article 4, Section 4.38 of the San Diego Unified Port District Code regulating vessels in the A-1, A-5, and A-9 Anchorages to include the Shelter Island Guest Dock, add insurance requirements, and modify language to codify and reflect best management practices.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Not applicable.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A thriving and modern maritime seaport.
* A Port with a healthy and sustainable bay and its environment.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Port Commissioners last updated Article 4, Section 38 of the San Diego Unified Port District Code in 2003 and 2008. In 2003, the Board amended the regulation to include time limitations, and incorporate A-9. It further allowed for enforcement of this section. In 2008, the Board amended the regulation to mirror the former A-8 anchorage ordinance in allowing the D...
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