20 • Mar. 25 - Apr. 7, 2016 • The Log
County releases Request for Qualifications for Dana Point Harbor
Public-Private Partnership sought for revitalization of aging waterfront venue and commercial core.
By Parimal M. Rohit
DANA POINT — Orange County hopes to establish a Public-Private Partnership, or P3, to revitalize Dana Point Harbor and the adjacent busi- nesses. County officials issued on March 17
a formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to potential real estate develop- ment firms in hopes of partnering with private investors to upgrade and oper- ate the harbor area and its commercial core.
The RFQ will be followed by a
Request for Proposals (RFP) after county staff studies the background and resume of firms who submitted information during the initial review phase. “The county envisions a master
ground lease with a private partner, whereby the private partner would
design, permit, fund, construct, reno- vate and operate improvements within the harbor. The Board of Supervisors will select the winning bidder at the conclusion of the RFP process,” county staff stated. Whomever the Board of Supervisors selects will not only execute revitaliza- tion plans but also oversee operations once the updated harbor and commer- cial core is fully functioning. “The plan calls for all of the
improvements to be operated by the private partner for the duration of the lease,” county staff stated. “The private partner also would administer leases, collect rents and be responsible for all costs associated with running its oper- ations, while paying rent based on gross receipts pursuant to a lease that will be deposited into the special Tidelands Trust account for use only in
the harbor area.” Specific plans call for the harbor’s
commercial core, east and west mari- nas, guest slips and Marina Inn Hotel to be renovated or reconstructed. Other areas will be refurbished,
according to county staff. Dana Point Harbor, county staff pointed out, is frequented by an esti- mated 50,000 boaters and generates about $82 million in gross revenues annually; the harbor supports about 1,200 employees. The RFQ and planned RFP are becoming a reality more than 19 years
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after the county initially announced intentions to update Dana Point Harbor. Community meetings to provide public input will soon be scheduled, county staff said. Call 949-923-2236 or email
DanaPointHarbor@ocdph.com to ask any questions about the Dana Point Harbor Revitalization project. Information is also available at
ocdph.com/rfq. The Dana Point Boaters Association also published helpful links about the RFQ on its website at
bit.ly/1MbWKgf.
Shipwreck Weekend to rock Two Harbors
TWO HARBORS — Spring Break is not just for college students anymore as Two Harbors’ annual Shipwreck Weekend makes its way back to the island just in time for some off campus – and out of the office – fun. This year boaters are being offered
an extra incentive to head over to the party as general admission pricing includes a complimentary shoreboat ride with proof of ticket purchase. The weekend runs from April 8-10 at Two Harbors. The three-day event is hosted by the Santa Catalina Island Company and
includes several scheduled activities such as a treasure hunt and costume contest. Pirate-themed events, live music
and DJs are scheduled for the fourth annual Shipwreck Weekend. The music lineup includes The Red NOT Chili Peppers, Everett Coast and Who and Paulo Rosa. Tickets are $35 for a general admis-
sion weekend pass; $45 for a VIP week- end pass, and $139 per person for a Shipwreck Camping Package. Purchase tickets by calling 310-510- 4249 or visit
tinyurl.com/hjfd2rg.
County Counsel issues findings for Pacifica Marina project
del Rey and replace it with eight new buildings, parking, open-air dry stack boat storage, public waterfront prome- nade and plaza, and a realigned bike trail.
The proposed project would feature
A Marina del Rey redevelopment project proposing to upgrade marine uses and bring a new West Marine and Trader Joe’s to the waterfront was found to be compliant with state guidelines and a Local Coastal Permit.
Planned development con- forms to Local Coastal Program and public access.
By Parimal M. Rohit
LOS ANGELES — The counsel for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors found a Final Environmental Impact Review (EIR) and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for a proposed project that would bring marine commercial uses,
dry stack boat and mast up storage to Marina del Rey was in compliance with state guidelines and the enclave’s Local Coastal Program (LCP). A letter from the County Counsel’s office to the Board of Supervisors con- firmed the proposed waterfront proj- ect in Marina del Rey, which proposes a Trader Joe’s, West Marine and boater- serving amenities, should be allowed to move forward. Pacific Marina Venture seeks to demolish the existing infrastructure and vegetation at Parcel 44 in Marina
more than 83,000 square feet of new building containing marine-themed commercial operations, retail uses, restaurant, office, boater-themed uses, a 462-space surface parking lot, and a dry-stack boat storage for up to 56 boats. Space would also be made for a mast up storage to hold 13 boats. Plans also call for a 28-foot-wide public waterfront promenade and plaza area. The dry stack boat storage will be located next to a public sidewalk on Bali Way and is permitted to be up to 25 feet high. Plans also call for a boat repair shop and boater laundry room. A portion of the Marvin Braude Bike
Trail eclipsing Parcel 44 would also be realigned. Other conditions require the devel- oper to add at least 238 trees to the project site and maintain a minimum of 100 on-site bicycle parking spaces. The developer must also make a $2,338,590 payment to the county to fund transportation improvement; the payment is required under the Marina del Rey LCP. County officials will inspect the development regularly to ensure com-
pliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and other conditions. Parcel 44, according to county staff, is almost 9 acres in size and located at 13443 Bali Way. The U-shaped property is currently home to South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club. Surrounding the parcel are two yacht clubs, a boat launch and wet slips. County staff stated the project will
promote fiscal stability, allow for greater non-automobile access to the east side of Marina del Rey, redevelop an aging commercial center and incor- porate improved stormwater infra- structure. Supervisors requested the county counsel prepare finding and condi- tions of the board’s approval for the project. The request was made during the supervisors’ Feb. 9 meeting. The project was in front of the
Board of Supervisors a few weeks earli- er. Supervisors held a public hearing in November 2015 to consider an appeal about the Pacific Marina Venture proj- ect; the appeal was denied, allowing the project to move forward. The counsel for Pacific Marina
Venture told supervisors during the November 2015 public hearing the Parcel 44 redevelopment would actual- ly improve access to the water. Boater- serving restrooms and a Trader Joe’s promoting dinghy dock use are includ- ed in proposed plans.
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