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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-06; Beach Preservation Commission; ; 1020-3 ADOPTION OF WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 Meeting Date: Oct. 6, 2020 To: Beach Preservation Commission From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks Planner Subject: Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 Recommended Action Review, edit as needed, and adopt the work plan for fiscal year 2020-21 and recommend approval by the City Council. Discussion Background In 2018, the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create uniform policies and procedures related to boards and commissions. CMC Section 2.15.020 (C) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken. On June 4, 2019, the Beach Preservation Commission unanimously adopted its work plan for fiscal year 2019-20 and recommended approval by the City Council. The work plan included the activities that the Beach Preservation Commission anticipated undertaking in that fiscal year. The purpose of a work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the Beach Preservation Commission and the City Council. It is also intended to ensure that the Beach Preservation Commission is working in line with the priorities of the City Council. On Jan. 14, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Beach Preservation Work Plan for fiscal year 2019- 21 (Exhibit 1). Staff has prepared a draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 (Exhibit 2) for the Commission to review, edit as needed, and consider for adoption. Next Steps The Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 will be presented to the City Council for approval. Exhibits 1. Jan. 14, 2020 City Council Resolution approving the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2019-20 2. Draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RENAMING THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TO BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND APPROVING THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20. WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission; and WHEREAS, in July 2018, the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code in an effort to create uniform policies related to all boards and commissions; and WHEREAS, at the April and June 2019 Beach Preservation Committee Meetings, Parks & Recreation staff and the chief innovation officer assisted with the preparation of a work plan for fiscal year 2019-20 that is consistent with the duties of the Beach Preservation Committee under City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120; and WHEREAS, the Beach Preservation Committee's mission 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; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2019, the Beach Preservation Committee unanimously accepted and recommended City Council approval of the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20. 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. 2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves renaming the Beach Preservation Committee to Beach Preservation Commission. 3. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20, attached hereto as Attachment A. Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 3 of 6 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of January 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. -1'.~ /./ed,v6'ime;,1 tJep-!J /t/ BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk . C 0J (SEAL) ,,,111111111111,111 ;~lo'''~ CA/:1?111~ s:-,T.~.n Oz s~ .. •·· ·· ... u..;,..~ fft::/~· -\~% (0( ~---~A)OI ~ ·~~ ,~: g ~ ..... ,,u.,n, ...... • .$ ~ ,. ·.. ' .. • ~ ~ ¾ ... ~, ........... •·~,..,/" '1111/•IFOf'.. ,,,,,,, 1111111111111111111 Cler J.L Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 4 of 6 ATTACHMENT A City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2019-2020 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 City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120, the Beach Preservation Commission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council and the City Manager, and its seven members shall be appointed Carlsbad residents. The Commission shall investigate and report on topics or studies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Council and City Manager. 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. The Commission name was changed from its original 'Beach Erosion' to 'Beach Preservation', based on the nature of coastal awareness shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation. Ill. FY 2019-2020 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following FY 2019-20 Goals/Tasks: 1. Study and investigate local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a. Actively participate in and monitor the efforts of SANDAG's Shoreline Preservation Working Group and member cities to plan and implement the next Regional Beach Sand Project. b. Investigate and research various types of sand retention projects constructed nationally and internationally. c. Participate in the selection process of optimal methods of sand retention for the Carlsbad shoreline. 2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 5 of 6 a. Collaborate with the California Department of Parks & Recreation on erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of state-owned beaches within the City of Carlsbad. b. Coordinate efforts with government agencies, representatives from the lagoon foundations, and citizen groups who are interested in shoreline preservation and beach nourishment. c. Monitor state and federal legislation that would provide funding for beach nourishment and enhancement projects. 3. Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancementof local beaches. a. Educate the public on the need for beach preservation, and the role of individuals, groups and legislators in maintaining this important resource. b. Participate in community events to increase awareness of the beach and shoreline preservation efforts of the Beach Preservation Commission. c. Through personal involvement, promote improvement of sand quality as · related to storm water runoff and urban pollution, tobacco products and organic/inorganic material including dog/pet waste, plastics, etc. 4. Review and remain current on activities related to local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment a. Monitor the activities of SANDAG's Shoreline Preservation Working Group, including offshore monitoring programs and beach sand projects. b. Support and participate in activities of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association and other related organizations. c. Monitor and comment on future Encina Power activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. d. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Batiquitos Lagoon. e. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the enhancement of the Buena Vista Lagoon. Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 6 of 6 EXHIBIT 2 City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2019-2020 2020-21 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 City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120, the Beach Preservation Commission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council and the City Manager, and its seven members shall be appointed Carlsbad residents. The Commission shall investigate and report on topics or studies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Council and City Manager. 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. The Commission name was changed from its original ‘Beach Erosion’ to ‘Beach Preservation’, based on the nature of coastal awareness shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation. III. FY 2019-2020 2020-21 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following FY 2019-20 2020-21 Goals/Tasks: 1. Study and investigate local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a. Actively participate in and monitor the efforts of SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group and member cities to plan and implement the next Regional Beach Sand Project. b. Investigate and research various types of sand retention projects constructed nationally and internationally. c. Participate in the selection process of optimal methods of sand retention for the Carlsbad shoreline. 2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. a. Collaborate with the California Department of Parks & Recreation on erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of state-owned beaches within the City of Carlsbad. b. Coordinate efforts with government agencies, representatives from the lagoon foundations, and citizen groups who are interested in shoreline preservation and beach nourishment. c. Monitor state and federal legislation that would provide funding for beach nourishment and enhancement projects. 3. Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancement of local beaches. a. Educate the public on the need for beach preservation, and the role of individuals, groups and legislators in maintaining this important resource. b. Participate in community events to increase awareness of the beach and shoreline preservation efforts of the Beach Preservation Commission. c. Through personal involvement, promote improvement of sand quality as related to storm water runoff and urban pollution, tobacco products and organic/inorganic material including dog/pet waste, plastics, etc. 4. Review and remain current on activities related to local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment a. Monitor the activities of SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group, including offshore monitoring programs and beach sand projects. b. Support and participate in activities of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association and other related organizations. c. Monitor and comment on future Encina Power activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. d. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Batiquitos Lagoon. e. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the enhancement of the Buena Vista Lagoon.