HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-05; Beach Preservation Commission; ; Tri-Annual Report Out on the Commission’s Work Plan for 2024Meeting Date: Dec. 5, 2024
To: Beach Preservation Commission
From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Staff Contact: Nick Stupin, Parks Planning Manager
nick.stupin@carlsbad.gov, 442-339-2527
Subject: Tri-Annual Report Out on the Commission’s Work Plan for 2024
Recommended Action
Review the Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan for 2024 and report out on progress
made towards completing its goals and tasks.
Discussion
At the regular scheduled meeting held on Dec. 5, 2023, the Beach Preservation Commission
approved its 2024 work plan. The Goals & Tasks section of the approved work plan states:
4.Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the Beach
Preservation Commission’s Work Plan.
a.Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item
scheduled every other meeting of the Beach Preservation Commission.
This agenda item is the third of three report-outs on the progress of completing the goals and
tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan for 2024.
Exhibits
1.Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan for 2024
Dec. 5, 2024 Item #5 1 of 4
& BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Staff Report .
City of Carlsbad
Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan
2024
I. Mission Statement
The Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission is to advise the City
Council and the City Manager on matters related to erosion prevention and
protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline (e.g., littoral cells, sea level rise
et.al.), and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the safety and optimum
enjoyment of the public.
II. Composition
Consistent with Chapter 2.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Beach Preservation
Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval
of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. The Commission shall
investigate, research, and make recommendations to the city council and the city
manager on general coastal topics, studies, and programs, including, but not limited to,
the following: Protecting and enhancing the shoreline (e.g. littoral cells, and sea level
rise); preventing beach erosion; and preserving and maintaining beaches for the safety
and optimum enjoyment of the public. (Ord. CS-452 § 2, 2023) Commission Members
shall serve on a volunteer basis, on staggered terms. Commission Members are
expected to attend all meetings, held at dates/times set by the Commission or
requested by the City Council or City Manager. The Commission shall be standing, but
subject to termination by the City Council if it deems the existence of the Commission is
no longer necessary to the City.
III. 2024 Goals & Tasks
The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following 2024 Goals & Tasks:
(Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas)
1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment
projects.
a. Study and investigate coastal erosion impacts to Carlsbad beaches, with
an understanding of coastal processes and terminology, including:
- Disruption of natural sediment flow and sand supply
- High intensity storms and potential flooding
- Hard stabilization structures or “coastal armoring”
- Sand replenishment/beach nourishment
- Living shorelines and shoreline buffers
- Sea Level Rise impacts
- Littoral cell/Oceanside cell
b. Review informational documents for current and future Commission
Members, with items to include:
Dec. 5, 2024 Item #5 2 of 4
Exhibit 1
- Minutes and information from regional planning partners such as
SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group.
c. Invite an oceanography professional (e.g., Scripps Institution of
Oceanography) to provide an advertised presentation at a Beach
Preservation Commission Meeting, with a focus on educating citizens on the
means and ways sandy beaches are and could be preserved in Carlsbad.
2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on
protection and enhancement of local beaches.
a. Schedule and carry-out plans for two beach clean-up events (i.e., one in
July and one in October or November) in the northern beaches of Carlsbad.
b. Receive updates from representatives from the three lagoon foundations in
Carlsbad (Agua Hedionda, Batiquitos, and Buena Vista Lagoons).
c. Receive updates from the California State Parks and Recreation Department
on local erosion issues, prevention efforts, and any beach access
improvements to our local beaches.
d. Upon receipt of updates from local jurisdictions (i.e. lagoon foundation,
SANDAG, State Parks, California Fish and Wildlife, etc.), prepare comments as
a Commission to submit to the City Council regarding any comments or
concerns determined to be of interest to the Council.
e. Observe and report on Jan. 11, Jan. 12 and Feb. 9 king tides and extreme low
tides during the winter months (i.e., December – January) onsite at the
Encinas Creek dip and the South Tamarack State Beach.
3. Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancement of
local beaches.
a. Look for opportunities to engage the citizens and school children of the City
of Carlsbad (e.g., high school environmental/marine science clubs, et. al.) in
stewardship of our coastline through events such as annual beach cleanups
to encourage efforts to keep our beaches clean throughout the year.
b. Work with other city departments to encourage outreach for the citizens of
Carlsbad to educate them on potential erosion impacts and sea level rise as
shown in the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan. Invite a city planner to
provide an advertised presentation at a Beach Preservation Commission
Meeting, after the California Coastal Commission’s review and comment on
the Local Coastal Plan.
c. Observe and monitor local beaches and tidepools for issues contributing to
degradation of beaches including feeding squirrels and other wildlife, pet
waste issues, and trash.
- Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff.
d. Make periodic tours of all Carlsbad beaches to assess physical conditions,
usage factors and safety considerations for the beaches and potentially
impacted surrounding areas.
- Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff.
Dec. 5, 2024 Item #5 3 of 4
4. Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the Beach
Preservation Commission’s Work Plan.
a. Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item
scheduled every other meeting of the Beach Preservation Commission.
Dec. 5, 2024 Item #5 4 of 4
Tri -Annual Report Out On
Work Plan for 2024
Nick Stupin, Parks Planning Manager
Parks & Recreation Department
Dec. 5, 2024
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
ITEM NO. 5: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
•Review the Beach Preservation Commission’s
Work Plan for 2024 and report out on the
progress completing the goals and tasks
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MISSION STATEMENT
To advise the City Council and the City Manager on
matters related to erosion prevention and
protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline
(e.g., littoral cells, sea level rise et.al.), and to
study the best means to maintain beaches for the
safety and optimum enjoyment of the public
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GOALS & TASKS
G1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline
preservation and beach nourishment projects.
b.Review informational documents for current and
future Commission members…
•Minutes and information from regional planning
partners such as SANDAG’s Shoreline
Preservation Working Group.
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Recent Meeting
•Dec. 5, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Upcoming Meetings.
•March 6, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
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ABOUT PROJECTS & PROGRAMS REGIONAL PLAN DATA & RESEARCH FUNDING MEETINGS & EVENTS NEWS CAREERS
GOALS & TASKS
G2. Encourage private and public representatives to
be engaged and work together on protection and
enhancement of local beaches.
a.Schedule and carry-out plans for two beach clean-
up events (i.e., one in July and one in October or
November) in the northern beaches of Carlsbad
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NORTHERN BEACH CLEAN UP
Second and final scheduled event for 2024
• Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
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LOCATION
•Ocean Street & Grand Avenue Beach Access
•City controlled northern beach
Pine Avenue to Rue Des Chateaux
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•20 Volunteers
•32+ hours of service
•17 pounds of trash collected
15% recyclable materials
32% organic waste dddd
•Environmental outreach
•Clean Swell App hosted by CA Coastal Commission
•Volunteer and community satisfaction
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THANK YOU
Staff is very thankful to the Commissioners and
volunteers for making this event a success
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GOALS & TASKS
G2. Encourage private and public representatives to
be engaged and work together on protection and
enhancement of local beaches.
b.Receive updates from representatives from the
three lagoon foundations in Carlsbad…
ITEM NO. 2: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
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GOALS & TASKS
G2. Encourage private and public representatives to
be engaged and work together on protection and
enhancement of local beaches.
c.Receive updates from California State Parks and
Recreation Department on local erosion issues,
prevention efforts, and any beach access
improvements to our…beaches.
ITEM NO. 5: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
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GOALS & TASKS
G2. Encourage private and public representatives to
be engaged and work together on protection and
enhancement of local beaches.
d.Upon receipt of updates from local jurisdictions
(i.e. lagoon foundation, SANDAG, State Parks, CA
Fish and Wildlife etc.) prepare comments as a
Commission to submit to the City Council
regarding any comments or concerns determined
to be of interest to the Council.
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GOALS & TASKS
G2. Encourage private and public representatives to
be engaged and work together on protection and
enhancement of local beaches.
e. Observe king tides and extreme low tides during
winter months (i.e., December-January) onsite at the
Encinas Creek dip and South Tamarack state beach.
ITEM NO. 5: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
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ITEM NO. 5: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
•Next King Tide Event: December 13-15, 2024
•Observed on morning of Nov. 15-17, 2024
Warm Water Jetty
Terramar Beach Entrance
Encinas Creek
Photo credit: CA King Tides Project Photo credit: CA King Tides Project
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GOALS & TASKS
G3. Participate in outreach opportunities related
protection and enhancement of local beaches.
d.Make periodic tours of all of Carlsbad beaches to
access physical conditions, usage factors and
safety considerations for the beaches and
potentially impacted surrounding areas
-Resulting issues requiring action shall be
reported to city staff.
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GOALS & TASKS
G4. Tri-annually report out the progress on
completing the Goals and Tasks of the Beach
Preservation Work Plan.
a.Participate in the review of these goals and tasks
during an…item scheduled every other meeting…
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
•Review the Beach Preservation Commission’s
2024 Work Plan and report out on the progress
completing the goals and tasks
ITEM NO. 5: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
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THANK YOU
ITEM NO. 5: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN
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