Title
Ordinance amending the Long Beach Municipal Code by amending Section 16.08.460 by amending Subsection E and adding Subsection I relating to fishing restrictions. (Districts 2,3)
DISCUSSION
The Municipal Code, Section 16.08.460, delineates areas of the Long Beach waterfront, bays and harbors where fishing is not allowed. The Municipal Code is currently inconsistent with fishing practices in certain areas of the waterfront. Years ago, the City installed a fishing platform adjacent to the Marina Drive Bridge over the San Gabriel River outlet, yet the Municipal Code does not allow fishing from that platform. In addition, the fishing restriction section of the Municipal Code includes no restriction for the Golden Shore Biological Reserve and the Jack Dunster Marine Biological Reserve, yet fishing is prohibited in these areas. This amendment would correct these inconsistencies.
The attached Ordinance, effecting these changes by amending Municipal Code Section 16.08.460, was prepared by Deputy City Attorney James McCabe.
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney James McCabe on April 8, 2004, and by Budget Manager Michael Killebrew on April 6, 2004.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
This item is not time critical.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the requested action.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL:
Declare the Ordinance read for the first time and laid over until the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Declare ordinance read the first time and laid over to the next regular meeting of the City Council for final reading.
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH AMENDING THE LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 16.08.460 BY AMENDING SUBSECTION E AND ADDING SUBSECTION I RELATING TO FISHING RESTRICTIONS
Respectfully Submitted,
PHIL T. HESTER
DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE