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Commission weighs second-round slip assignments, wait-list counts and how inoperable-boat rules apply
Summary
Staff reported moving two boats and having four relinquished slips; commissioners discussed the harbor ordinance definition of “inoperable” and limits on using an empty slip to hold rights, and directed staff to finish assignments this week while accounting for health-related delays and categories A–C on the waiting list.
The harbormaster told commissioners the second round of slip assignments is under way and that four tenants relinquished slips this season; staff has not yet completed placement for waiting-list applicants but expects to finish moves that week. Staff said there are 8 applicants in category A, 4 in category B and 2 in category C on current waiting lists. The harbormaster said he has moved two boats so far and is holding a short grace period for tenants experiencing health or other hardships before finalizing moves. Commissioners discussed how the existing harbor ordinance treats “inoperable” boats and the 90‑day limit referenced in the code. Staff clarified the ordinance’s inoperable-boat language applies to boats present in the harbor and does not necessarily address a boat temporarily pulled out of the water for repairs. Commissioners asked staff to review the ordinance language and present options for addressing tenants who have not returned signed documents or are not occupying assigned slips but continue to pay fees.
