HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-03; Beach Preservation Commission; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
April 3, 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: Vice Chair Norall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Feb. 6, 2025
Motion by Commissioner Corrigan, second by Chair Stark to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting held on Feb. 6, 2025, as presented. Motion carried, 5/0/0/1 (Woolsey – Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. CLEAN-UP EVENT ON THE CITY-CONTROLLED NORTH BEACH - Select a date and time for the first
2025 beach clean-up event on the city-controlled north beach. (Staff contact: Nick Stupin, Parks
& Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Select a date and time for the first 2025 beach clean-up event.
Commission discussion ensued regarding meeting dates and time.
ACTION: Motion by Vice Chair Norall, a second by Commissioner Ferguson, for the beach
clean-up event to be held on July 12, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – 5/0/0/1 (Woolsey –
Absent).
2. STATE PARKS REPORT ON BEACH OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES - Receive an informational
report from the California Department of Parks & Recreation staff. (Staff contact: Nick Stupin,
Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the informational report.
Commission received the information report.
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Vice Chair asked if there have been disturbances to the sand fencing.
Commissioner Rothman asked if there have been scalability evaluations, in comparison to
other projects.
Commissioner Ferguson inquired if the project would help minimize the cobblestone and
increase sand retention.
3. REPORT OUT ON THE COMMISSION’S WORK PLAN FOR 2024 - Review the Beach Preservation
Commission’s Work Plan for 2024 and report out on progress made towards completing its
goals and tasks. (Staff contact: Nick Stupin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Review the work plan for 2024 and report-out on progress made.
Commission reviewed the plan.
Commissioner Ferguson asked for updates on all dredging projects.
Commissioner Rothman inquired about the Batiquitos Lagoon dredging project.
Chair Stark asked for an update on the Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project, as related
to conditions at the Rue de Chateaux area of the north beach.
Vice Chair Norall indicated she attended the Shoreline Preservation Group and commented
on sand retention topics discussed at the meeting.
4. OCEANSIDE’S BEACH SAND NOURISHMENT AND RETENTION PROJECT UPDATE - Receive an
informational report on the City of Oceanside’s Beach Sand Nourishment and Retention
Project. (Staff contact: Nick Stupin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the informational report.
Commission received the report.
Chair Stark and Commissioner Ferguson expressed their opinion on the need for city
representatives to participate in the Shoreline Preservation Group 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.
The Commission requested updates on the SANDAG Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project,
Oceanside Beach Sand Nourishment & Retention Project, and SANDAG Regional Beach Sand Project
III. Chair Stark also inquired about an update on the South Carlsbad Blvd. Climate Adaptation Project.
Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Lancaster indicated staff would request a State Parks Report on
beach operations and activities, including the status of the region’s algal bloom.
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DIRECTOR’S COMMENTS: Director Lancaster expressed his appreciation of the Commissioners’
volunteerism, regardless of whether they remain a Beach Preservation Commission or are
converted to an Environmental Sustainability Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT: 4:07 p.m.
Adriana Alvarez
Senior Office Specialist