Harbour Commission backs debris control review
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The Harbour Commission advanced a proposal to study a cut-out basin that could capture debris flowing from the Bolsa Chica Channel before it reaches the harbour, beaches, and waterways.
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What this means
Commissioners discussed a possible cut-out basin meant to catch floating trash and other debris before it spreads into the harbour and nearby waters. The meeting also moved forward a review of proposed municipal code changes related to harbour matters. A draft proposal on the debris solution will be brought back for further commission consideration at the September meeting.
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- Approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote.
- Approved rotating the Chair to Chris Nielsen and the Vice-Chair to Van Vu by a 5-0 vote.
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Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Meeting Minutes - July 24, 2025
- ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
- Rotation of Harbour Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Infrastructure Ad Hoc Committee
- Vessels and Watercraft Ad Hoc Committee
- Water Quality Ad Hoc Committee
- STAFF COMMENTS
- MEMBER COMMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT
- The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Harbour Commission is Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in meeting room B-8, lower level of the Civic Center, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, California.
- INTERNET ACCESS TO THE Harbour Commission AGENDA AND STAFF REPORT MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE PRIOR TO Harbour Commission MEETINGS AT: https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/
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