HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-06; Beach Preservation Commission; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Feb. 6, 2025, 3 p.m.
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 3:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Stark, Vice Chair Norall, Commissioners Corrigan, Ferguson, Rothman
Absent: Commissioner Woolsey
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Corrigan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Dec. 5, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Ferguson, second by Chair Stark to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting held on Dec. 5, 2025, as presented. Motion carried, 5/0/0/1.
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. OCEANSIDE’S BEACH SAND REPLENISHMENT AND RETENTION PROJECT UPDATE
Receive an informational report on Oceanside’s Beach Sand Nourishment and Retention
Project. (Staff Contact: Nick Stupin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the informational report.
Jayme Timberlake, Coastal Zone Administrator for City of Oceanside, provided an
informational report on Oceanside’s Beach Sand Nourishment and Retention Project (on file in
the Office of the City Clerk).
Chair Stark inquired about the effects the proposed project would have on Carlsbad beaches
during non-El Niño years. Ms. Timberlake summarized the recent findings from research
conducted by local coastal science entities.
Commissioner Ferguson asked for clarifications why the City of Carlsbad did not participate on
the project’s advisory panel. Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancastor provided clarification.
Vice-Chair Norall inquired about options for additional engagement with the Beach
Preservation Commission on the project. Ms. Timberlake advised of several possible options
for additional engagement on the project. Mr. Lancaster assured the Commission that staff
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has continued to monitor the limited progress on the project via interaction with Ms.
Timberlake, via the reports in the news media, and via presentations to the SANDAG Shoreline
Working Group. In addition, Mr. Lancaster recommended that Ms. Timberlake be invited to
attend Beach Preservation Commission meetings for the foreseeable future to present an
update on the project. Ms. Timberlake agreed to attend those future meetings.
Vice-Chair Norall asked Ms. Timberlake to confirm the evolving nature of the project, and the
fact it has continued to change since Oceanside’s public meetings and with the receipt of data
from recent research. Ms. Timberlake confirmed that the project changed dramatically from
2021 to 2023, and what elements of the current design continued to be refined through 2024,
while the City of Oceanside vetted the locations for a pilot program.
Ms. Timberlake also suggested that the City of Carlsbad consider a mechanism for the City of
Oceanside to receive information in return, including participation in a potential advisory
committee. Mr. Lancaster reiterated the agreed to Commission meeting attendance, and
requested that Ms. Timberlake bring back a proposal from the City of Oceanside for the
potential advisory committee that staff can review and then present to Carlsbad’s executives.
Chair Stark expressed her interest in receiving future reports on the elements and impacts of
the project on the City of Carlsbad, and be given the opportunity to have input on what does
or does not move forward. Ms. Timberlake supported the concept of receiving such input.
Commissioner Ferguson inquired about SANDAG’s involvement in the review and
consideration of the project. Ms. Timberlake advised of SANDAG involvement in that process.
Commissioner Ferguson asked Ms. Timberlake to explain how significantly the project has
changed since the City Council voted against the resolution signed on January 11, 2002 [2022].
Ms. Timberlake explained how the project has changed since the date of that resolution.
Commissioner Rothman asked if there is any quantitative information available or if the
numerical modeling provide information to show the possible benefits to Carlsbad’s beaches.
Ms. Timberlake provided additional detail on the numerical modeling in progress.
Vice Chair Norall confirmed with Ms. Timberlake the type of project data that will be shared at
future meetings.
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of
the agenda is for the Commission to make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities and
requests for future agenda items.
Chair Stark requested updates on sand nourishment projects in the region, on the Buena Vista
Lagoon Enhancement Project, and on the South Carlsbad Coastline Climate Adaptation Project.
DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Mr. Lancaster mentioned Commissioner Burrows was appointed to the
Planning Commission and would therefore no longer be serving on this Commission. The City
Council will be reviewing the potential conversion of the Beach Preservation Commission to an
Environmental Sustainability Commission. The Beach Preservation Commission will continue to
focus on the 2024 work plan until such a time that the City Council may take action on this intent.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: 4:23 p.m.
Adriana Alvarez
Senior Office Specialist