HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-12; City Council; Resolution 2020-084RESOLUTION NO. 2020-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SELECTION OF
THE BUENA VISTA LAGOON ENHANCEMENT PROJECT MODIFIED
SALTWATER ALTERNATIVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE A PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH SANDAG, THE CITY OF
OCEANSIDE, THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AND
CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNERS FOR APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the Buena Vista Lagoon is a freshwater lagoon located along Carlsbad's northern city
limit; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has determined that the
Buena Vista Lagoon is in a state of biological decline and has conducted engineering studies and
prepared an environmental impact report to analyze possible approaches to the enhancement of the
lagoon; and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2020, the SAN DAG Board of Directors is expected to consider approving
the modified saltwater alternative as the proposed Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project and
certifying the project's final environmental impact report; and
WHEREAS, the modified saltwater alternative is the result of a collaborative consensus-building
effort among SANDAG, the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside, the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife and certain property owners; and
WHEREAS, SAN DAG staff recommends that SANDAG's approval of the modified saltwater
alternative be conditioned to require that a project agreement be negotiated among SAN DAG, the
cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and certain property
owners before final engineering of the project begins, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that SANDAG's
approval and implementation of the Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project modified saltwater
alternative is in the best interest of the City of Carlsbad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That the Mayor is authorized to sign and submit the letter of support provided in
Attachment A to this Resolution.
3. That the City Manager is authorized to negotiate a project agreement for the Buena
Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project modified saltwater alternative with SANDAG, the
City of Oceanside, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and certain property
owners for future approval by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 12th day of May 2020, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
None.
None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
(SEAL)
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May 12, 2020
San Diego Association of Governments
Hasan lkhrata, Executive Director
401 B Street, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
Dear Mr. lkhrata,
Attachment A
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Carlsbad
The City of Carlsbad is pleased to encourage and support the SANDAG Board of Directors in
approving the modified saltwater alternative as the proposed project for the enhancement of
the Buena Vista Lagoon.
The proposed project will effectively reverse the ecological decline of this vital natural resource
while reducing flood risks and improving water quality. The project will provide enhanced habitat
for endangered species while diminishing the lagoon's suitability as a breeding grounds for
mosquitos.
Finally, as the result of a collaborative effort among project stakeholders, and given the project's
consistency with the North Coast Corridor Public Works Plan and eligibility for use as mitigation
for regional transportation infrastructure projects, the modified saltwater alternative is the best
option for realizing the significant environmental benefits this project will bring to Carlsbad and
the greater San Diego region.
We thank you for your consideration and leadership in advancing this important project.
Sincerely,
Matt Hall
Mayor
City of Carlsbad City Council
City Hall 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-434-2820 t
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