CALL TO ORDER

Chair Wolgast called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

1. ROLL CALL

COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Kamen, Smith, Kawczynska

Windham, Cobb, Wolgast, Felix, Wozniak

COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Thomas

2. INTRODUCTIONS

The chair introduced new Commissioner Janet Cobb.

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

John Shively spoke in opposition to fee increases for berthers. Ms. Jamie Wassen also spoke in opposition to fee increases for berthers. A letter was read on behalf of Malu Lujan who wrote to support Cal Sailing’s application for nonprofit status and free berths. A Mr. Lee also spoke in support of Cal Sailing.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Water-skiing at Aquatic Park and the election of the vice chair were placed before cost overruns on F & G. The water-skiing item was made a discussion item. Patty Jeffrey’s presentation on the Marina master Plan was moved up and placed after the review and approval of nonprofit status applications. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the agenda with these changes. Commissioner Felix seconded the motion, which was approved 8-0-0-1.

5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10 MEETING

Commissioner Felix moved approval of the minutes of the February 10 meeting. Commissioner Smith seconded the motion which passed 7-0-1-1.

6. BUDGET PRESENTATION

Tracy Vesley updated the commission on the Marina budget. Commissioner Wolgast spoke about legislation sponsored by Senator Barbara Boxer that would establish a fund for park and recreational development. Paul Kamen asked how the ratio of staff to berths at the Berkeley Marina compared to other Marinas. A discussion ensued concerning the apportioning of charges for gardeners between the Marina Fund and Parks Tax. Waterfront Manager, Cliff Marchetti described the origin and purpose of the Marina’s sinking fund. Commissioner Smith explained why the amounts recommended for the sinking fund by staff and the commission were different. Commissioner Wozniak asked whether the berther’s fees covered their costs to the Marina.

Commissioner Kawczynska moved that the commission recommend that the Marina CIP and the Marina CIP sinking fund budget items be set at a combined minimum of $325,000 in the FY 1999-00 budget proposal. Commissioner Wozniak seconded the motion which passed 7-1-0-1.

7. MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Patty Jeffery updated the commission on the next steps in the master planning process. The chair appointed Paul Kamen to the Master Plan subcommittee.

8. FEE INCREASES

Commissioner Kawczynska asked for a more complete definition than that included in staff’s report of the special events that would be subject to fees. Commissioner Kawczynska moved to approve the following fee increases and to establish new fees for Sections F & G. Commissioner Felix seconded the motion which passed 5-0-3-1.

Current Proposed

Dry storage Lot Y (24’ x 8’ maximum overall size) $45.00 $55.00

Dry storage Lot Y (28’ x 8’ maximum overall size) $50.00 $65.00

S” Section Wet Berth $44.00 $60.00

Launch Ramp Fee (daily parking) $2.00 $3.00

Visitor Fees $.30 per ft. $.50 per ft

Wide Boats (to include catamarans) $5.40 per ft. $5.70 per ft.

Berth Rates per foot New Sections F & G

Double Berth	Proposed		Single Berth		Proposed
20 to 26 Feet	5.05		28 to 32 Feet		5.10
28 to 32 Feet	4.80		28 to 32 Feet		5.05
35 to 52 Feet	5.00	35 to 52 Feet		5.10
60 Feet	5.10
		65 to 70 Ft		5.25

Impound fee: $30.00 daily added to the daily per foot rate

9. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF NONPROFIT STATUS FOR NAUTILUS INSTITUTE AND CAL SAILING

Representatives from Cal Sailing and Nautilus Institute made presentations regarding their activities at the Marina. Commissioner Smith moved approval of their applications for free berths. Commissioner Kawczynska seconded the motion which passed 8-0-0-1.

10. BENCH DONATIONS

Cliff Marchetti described for the commission the location of the two most recent applications for bench donations. The commission voted to recommend acceptance of the donations: 8-0-0-1.

11. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR

Commissioner Smith moved to remove from the table the nominations for vice chair. The motion passed 8-0-0-1. Commissioner Wozniak nominated commissioner Kamen. There was no second to the motion. The vote for commissioners Smith and Kawczynska nominated at the February meeting was as follows: Commissioner Smith 4; Commissioner Kawczynska 3; one abstention; one absence. Because neither candidate received the necessary 5 votes, Commissioner Smith moved to table the nomination. Commissioner Felix seconded the nomination. The motion passed 8-0-0-1.

ADJOURNEMENT

The Chair adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m.

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