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Home My WebLink About2025-04-03; Beach Preservation Commission; 03; Report Out on the Commission’s Work Plan for 2024Meeting Date: April 3, 2025 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: 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 On Dec. 5, 2023, the Beach Preservation Commission accepted its 2024 work plan. On Jan. 9, 2024, the City Council approved the Commission’s 2024 work plan. On Nov. 12, 2024, the City Council directed staff to return at a future date with a recommendation to consolidate the Beach Preservation Commission into an Environmental Sustainability Commission. Because of this potential conversion, efforts on drafting a 2025 work plan for the Beach Preservation Commission were suspended. On Feb. 4, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution accepting the 2024 work plan report of accomplishments for the Beach Preservation Commission. On that date, the City Council also determined the Beach Preservation Commission would continue to focus efforts on activities in the approved 2024 work plan until such time that an Environmental Sustainability Commission may be formed by City Council Action. The Goals & Tasks section of the approved 2024 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 fourth report-out 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 April 3, 2025 Item #3 1 of 4 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: Exhibit 1 April 3, 2025 Item #3 2 of 4 - 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. Exhibit 1 April 3, 2025 Item #3 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. Exhibit 1 April 3, 2025 Item #3 4 of 4 Tri -Annual Report Out On Work Plan for 2025 Nick Stupin, Parks Planning Manager Parks & Recreation Department April 3, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION ITEM 3: 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 2 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN •Dec. 5, 2023 – Commission accepted its 2024 work plan •Jan. 9. 2024 - Council approved Commission’s 2024 work plan •Nov. 12, 2024 - Council directed staff to return with a: Recommendation to consolidate the Beach Preservation Commission into Environmental Sustainability Commission Drafting of Commission’s 2025 work plan was suspended 3 BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN •Feb 4, 2025, Council adopted a resolution accepting Commission’s 2024 work plan report of accomplishments Council determined Commission would continue to focus on activities in the approved 2024 Commission work plan until such time that an Environmental Sustainability Commission may be formed 4 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 ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 5 GOALS & TASKS G1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a.Study/investigate coastal erosion impacts to Carlsbad beaches through understanding of coastal processes and terminology: •Disruption of natural sand supply and sediment flow •High-intensity storms and potential flooding •Hard stabilization structures or “coastal armoring” •Sand replenishment/beach nourishment •Living shorelines, shoreline buffers •Sea Level Rise impacts ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 6 ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN ACTIVE AND UPCOMING DREDGING PROJECTS •Agua Hedionda Lagoon Started in early February 2025 Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of sand •Oceanside Harbor Set to begin around April 15, 2025 Between 200,000 to 300,000 cubic yards of sand 7 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. ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 8 Recent Meeting •April 3, 2025, 11:30 a.m., agenda topics: Shoreline 101 Update on Regional Beach Sand Project III – Phase I Presentation from the City of Oceanside on the RE: BEACH sand retention project Upcoming Meeting: June 5, 2025, 11:30 a.m. ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN Photo credit: SANDAG 9 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 ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 10 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 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 11 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. ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 12 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. ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 13 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… ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 14 RECOMMENDED ACTION •Review the Beach Preservation Commission’s 2024 Work Plan and report out on the progress completing the goals and tasks ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN 15 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Thank you 16 ITEM 3: REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN