Harbor Commission
Annual Objectives 2026 - 2027
Five Functional Areas of Focus – No more than 3 commissioners may be assigned to each Objective Functional Area 1 Harbor Regulations & Operational Readiness Chair: Commissioner Marston
Matters pertaining to Operations, Policies, Codes, and Enforcement Objectives
Review and recommend targeted updates to Title 17 to reflect modern harbor use, operational needs, and Public Trust requirements Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Evaluate Harbor Department operational readiness, including service delivery, staffing, and emergency response capability, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Deliverables
Recommended Title 17 revisions for the current fiscal year end (FYE) Operational readiness assessment with prioritized recommendations Functional Area 2 Harbor Infrastructure, Public Access & Capital Planning Chair: Commissioner Scully
Matters pertaining to Moorings, Docks, Dredging, Navigation, Public Access and Capital Improvements Objectives
Develop a prioritized Harbor Infrastructure and Public Access Plan addressing:
Mooring field configuration, utilization, and long-term planning Public access points, including docks, dinghy facilities, and launch areas Navigation and safety-related infrastructure
Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Capital improvement needs and alignment with the Tidelands Capital Improvement Plan Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Monitor & support ongoing harbor dredging activities
Support staff efforts for upcoming agency renewals of Regional General Permit (RGP54) shallow water dredging permit Provide input and public updates, as appropriate, until completion of the federal channel dredging project Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Deliverables
Actionable Harbor Infrastructure and Public Access Plan (12–18 month horizon) Identification of priority capital projects and funding considerations Ongoing support for agency renewals or shallow water dredging under RGP54, including future maintenance considerations and any recommended actions if needed, and periodic public updates to the Harbor Commission on dredging status, as appropriate, and until project completion Functional Area 3 Harbor Financial Sustainability
Chair: Commissioner Williams
Matters pertaining to Tidelands Fund, Revenue, and Long-Term Funding Strategy Objectives
Evaluate the Tidelands Fund, including revenue sources, expenditures, and long-term financial outlook.
Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Provide recommendations to improve financial sustainability and align funding with harbor infrastructure, operations, and Public Trust obligations.
Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Deliverables
Financial analysis and recommendations
Strategic framework to support long-term harbor funding and investment Functional Area 4 Harbor Safety & Modernization
Chair: Commissioner Miller
Matters pertaining to Safety, Compliance, and Emergency Response Objectives
Evaluate and enhance harbor safety systems, including:
Safety standards and educational tools for rental operators and harbor users Emergency response capabilities, including evaluation of City fire boat needs Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Evaluation and integration of technology and tools to improve safety, monitoring, and enforcement Deliverables
Harbor safety improvement recommendations
Technology and operational enhancement strategy
Functional Area 5 Interagency Coordination & Policy Alignment Chair: Commissioner Svrcek
Matters pertaining to Coordination with City Commissions and External Stakeholders Objectives
Coordinate with relevant City Commissions, Committees, and staff on harbor-related matters, including water quality, land use, and General Plan updates, to ensure alignment with Harbor Commission priorities.
Ad-hoc Chair: __________________________
Commissioners: ________________________ / ________________________ Deliverables
Coordinated policy input and recommendations for the current FYE Ongoing updates to the Harbor Commission
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Newport Beach Harbor Commission | Annual Objectives 2026