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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Consider a request on a trial basis, to allow board sailing on
Agua Hedionda Lagoon weekends and holidays from May 24 to October
1, 1987.
Direct staff to prepare appropriate ordinance documents.
ITEM EXPLANATION
Ordinance 11.24.032 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code states power
boats and jet skis have exclusive use of the inner lagoon weekends
and holidays from May 24 to October 1 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. It additionally states that no person shall operate
a non power boat on the inner lagoon during any period of exclusive
power boat use.
Council action on July 5, 1983 directed staff to prepare documents
allowing sail boarding on week days only from May 24 to October 1
and any time from October 2 to May 23. This specific direction is
not reflected in the Municipal Code (Exhibit 1).
On April 20, 1987, requests to increase the opportunity for
board sail activity on AHL were directed to the Parks and
Recreation Commission. Staff was directed by the Commission
to investigate and develop alternatives to accommodate this
request.
At the May 18 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, staff
presented five (5) alternatives for review (Exhibit 2). After
considerable discussion and community input, the Commission
recommended alternative #2 by a vote of 3-2. Alternative #2 would
require an amendment to the municipal code.
Briefly summarized, alternative #2 would allow the following, on
a trial basis, May 24 to October 1, 1987 on weekends and holidays
only;
1. Designate the Eastern one-third of the lagoon as
"all passive1 (non-motorized vessels).
2. Jet skis would have exclusive use of Snug Harbor Marina,
excluding a vessel corridor for transit to the south
shore beach where all water ski take-off/drop-off will
occur.
3. The maximum number of jet skis in the marina would be
limited to 10, with a maximum speed of 30 m.p.h.
On May 28, 1987 after reviewing the board sail request, previous
Council direction and staff alternatives, the Risk Manager has
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recommended that the current policy of prohibiting mixed use
activities on weekends and holidays be continued (Exhibit 3).
If the Councils intent is to continue to operate the Lagoon as
safely as possible and to mitigate mixed vessel use, during peak
use; then, based on the Risk Manager's review, staff recommends
that no change in the existing operation be made. Such action would
deny board sail use of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon on weekends and
holidays only from May 24 to October 1.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact is estimated with the 1986 Annual Permit Sales,
multiplied by the projected increase or decrease percentages.
Alternative #2: Net loss of $2,290 annually, a 75%
increase in permits for board sails may result, with
a 50% decrease in jet ski and 25% decrease in power
boat permits.
EXHIBITS
1. Board Sail Use, Agenda Bill #7439, July 5, 1983
and Minutes, Municipal Code #11.24.032
2. AHL proposed Alternative Report - May 20, 1987
3. Risk Manager's statement - May 28, 1987
4. Lagoon Accident Log - May 15, 1983 through Sept. 11, 1986
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USE OF SAIL BOARDS IN THE INNER
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council directs staff to prepare the necessary documents to amend the
.ordinance regarding Agua Hedionda Lagoon.
ITEM EXPLANATION
For the past several years board sail enthusiasts have requested to use the
inner portion of Agua Hedionda Lagoon for their fast-growing passive aciuatic
sport.
The Parks u Recreation Commission appointed a committee to review and explore
the feasibility of incorporating this activity into the already existing uses
of the lagoon.
The Committee met with individuals that represent board sailers and found the
following:
1. Doard sailing is one of the fastest growing sports in the <-'orld.
2. It is a relatively inexpensive and quiet activity.
3. They dc not cause pollutants.
4. They are more naneuverable than sail boats.
5. They have better visibility than sail boats.
6. Power boat usage is on a downward trend, as indicated below:
'.•Jeekday Weekend, & Holiday
1981
1982
1983
9 avg.
4.1 avg.
3.7 avg.
23 avg.
14.7 avg.
13.9 avg.
average 5.6 17.2
7. It provides additional funds for lagoon operation.
8. There are a number of public accesses available '.'or launching,
i.e. Snug Harbor, Hoover Street extension, east and west sice
of Bristol Cove and future Rombotis access.
9. They require no trailer. This would reduce parking requirements
on the public streets.
EXHIBIT I
MINUTES
'July 5, 1933 Paae 9 MEMBERS
(70) 22. AB S7439 - SAIL BOARDS IN INNER PORTION OF AGUA
HEDICNDA LAGOON.
Dave Brads tree t, Parks and Recreation Director, gave the
staff report as contained in the Agenda Bill. He
pointed out two alternatives that were listed on wall
charts; Alternative one: May 24 to October 1, weekdays
only; October 2 to May 23, anytime. Alternative two:
October 2 to May 23, anytime; not allowed May 24 to
October 1 anytime.
Mr. Greg Rusing, 4215 Harrison Street, Manager of Snug
Harbor, addressed the Council, stating he was in favor
of the wind surfing and explained how this could be
controlled. He recctnrended this not be initiated
through this sumrer, but start in the fall. He further
stated he felt there would be no safety problem with
proper controls.
The Council discussed the difficulty in monitoring the
sail boarders as far as permits.
The Council directed staff to prepare documents to
implement Alternative #1, with the following
provisions:
May 24 - October 1 - Weekdays only
October 2 - May 23 - Anytiire
B. Establish a yearly fee of $10.00 for Carlsbad
residents and $15.00 for non-residents.
C. That participants have proof oC insurance of
$100,000.
D. They must have a window in their sail.
The Council agreed this program could start now and be
monitored to see how it is progressing and if there are
any problems.
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24.005 — 11.24.010
Sections: (Continued)
11.24.025 Maximum boat speed limit.
11.24.030 Operation of boats at night.
11.24.031 Special use area—Middle Lagoon.
11.24.032 Special use area—Inner Lagoon.
11.24.035 Skiers—Ski boats.
11.24.040 Boat races and ski meets.
11.24.041 Excessive engine noise prohibited.
11.24.045 Boats to stay outside of buoys—Exceptions.
11.24.046 Boats prohibited on shore side of buoys—
Exceptions.
11.24.050 Throwing waste or refuse in water.
11.24.055 Aircraft.
11.24.060 Areas for swimming or wading.
11.24.065 City's liability—Use of areas at own risk.
11.24.070 Enforcement of article.
11.24.075 Swimming or boating when warning signals
have been placed.
11.24.080 Compliance with orders of lifeguards or
signs.
11.24.085 Rules of the road.
11.24.090 Constitutionality or invalidity.
II. SURFBOARDS
11.24.105 Purpose of article—Restriction of areas for
exclusive use of surfboards.
11.24.110 Hours surfboarding is prohibited.
11.24.115 Application of article to lifesaving devices.
III. PARKS AND BEACHES
11.24.120 Parks—Scope.
11.24.125 Beaches—Scope.
11.24.130 Unlawful acts.
11.24.134 Glass containers on beach—Prohibited.
11.24.135 Public dances.
11.24.140 Violations—Seizure of property.
I. BOATS AND AIRCRAFT
11.24.005 Definitions. For the purpose of this chap-
ter the definitions outlined in the State Harbors and Navi-
gation Code, Vehicle Code and California Administrative
Code shall apply. (Ord. 3118 (part), 1980: Ord. 3093
(part), 1972).
11.24.010 Application. The provisions of Sections
11.24.005 through 11.24.090 apply only to aquatic areas
owned in fee or leased to the city. (Ord. 3118 (part),
1980: Ord. 3093 (part), 1972).
209 (Carlsbad 3/83)
24.015 — 11.24.032
11.24.015 Mooring. No person shall moor a boat or any
other object overnight except in mooring zones so declared
and at posted landing and take-off areas. (Ord. 3118 (part),
1980: Ord. 3093 (part), 1972).
11.24.020 Boat speed limits. No person shall operate
a boat at speeds in excess of five miles an hour in any
of the following situations:
(1) Within one hundred feet of any person who is en-
gaged in the act of bathing;
(2) Within two hundred feet of any swimming float,
diving platform, life line, dock, pier or landing float.
(Ord. 3118 (part), 1980: Ord. 3093 (part), 1972).
11.24.025 Maximum boat speed limit. No person shall
operate a boat at speeds in excess of forty-five miles per
hour except pursuant to a special operations permit issued
by the chief of police upon authorization of the city coun-
cil subject to such terms and conditions as the city council
deems necessary. (Ord. 3118 (part), 1980: Ord. 3093 (part),
1972).
11.24.030 Operation of boats at night. Between sunset,
and eight a.m. the following day, no person shall operate
a boat towing any kind of aquaplane; no person shall operate
a boat at speeds in excess of five miles an hour. (Ord. 3118
(part), 1980).
11.24.031 Special use area—Middle Lagoon. The Middle
Lagoon, including the water area between Interstate 5 and
the railroad tracks, is declared to be a special area. No
person shall operate a power boat or jet skis or similar
device at any time on the Middle Lagoon. (Ord. 3118 (part),
1980).
11.24.032 Special use area—Inner Lagoon. The Inner
Lagoon, including all water areas east of Interstate 5 is
declared to be a special use area which shall be subject
to the following regulations:
(1) Jet skis or similar devices shall be limited to
use in Snug Harbor on weekends and holidays, at all other
times use will be limited to the eastern section of the Inner
Lagoon which is marked by buoys. Jet skis must follow the
traffic pattern when traveling to and from this designated
area.
(2) Power boat use will be limited to five miles per
hour in Snug Harbor on weekends and holidays only. A boat
lane along the eastern shore of Snug Harbor shall be used
for power boat entry and exit into the Inner Lagoon during
the five-miles-per-hour restriction in Snug Harbor. Power
210 (Carlsbad 12/83)
11.24.035
boats and jet skis have exclusive use of the Inner Lagoon
weekends and holidays from May 24th to October 1st between
the hours of nine a.m. to three p.m.
(3) No person shall operate a non-power boat, including
but not limited to sail boats, row boats, board sails or canoes
on the Inner Lagoon during any period of exclusive power boat
use.
(4) The maximum number of boats allowed on the Inner
Lagoon at any one time shall be eighty.
(5) No person shall operate a parakayak or similar device
at any time on the Inner Lagoon.
(6) No person shall operate a power boat, sail boat,
board sail, or jet ski on the Inner Lagoon without a city
permit and boat decal issued by the parks and recreation
department or their designated representatives. The follow-
ing requirements must be met to obtain a permit:
(A) The power boat, sail boat, board sail, or jet
ski must have a state approved currently valid registration;
(B) The power boat, sail boat, board sail, or jet
ski owner must sign a hold harmless agreement provided by
the city;
(C) The power boat must be properly muffled in accord-
ance with the Harbors and Navigation Code;
(D) A permit fee must be paid.
Carlsbad Resident Nonresident
Annual permit* $20 $30
Weekly permit 10 15
Daily permit 5 7
Board Sail: Annual permit* 10 15
Daily permit 2 3
*Annual permits are effective from January 1st
to December 31st each year.
(E) A board sail must be equipped with a windowed
sail.
(7) The city council may approve a special operations
permit to temporarily vary the requirements of this section,
subject to such terms and conditions as the city council
deems necessary. (Ord. 3161 §§1, 2, 3 and 4, 1983; Ord. 3153
§3, 1982; Ord. 3127 §1, 1981; Ord. 3118 (part), 1980).
11.24.035 Skiers—Ski boats. (a) Traffic Pattern.
Ski boats leaving and approaching the shore shall follow a
counterclockwise pattern and continue in a counterclockwise
pattern. No ski boat shall leave the shore entering the ski
course at more than a forty-five-degree angle and must give
right-of-way to any ski boats approaching from the left.
(b) Procedure for Dropping Skiers. When returning
skiers to the beach, the tow boat must continue in a straight
211 . (Carlsbad 12/83)
June 5, 1987
TO: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: KEITH BEVERLY, MANAGEMENT ANALYSE
BOARD SAIL REQUEST ALTERNATIVES
BACKGROUND
Staff has investigated and prepared five (5) alternative uses
to accommodate the board sail request made to the Parks and
Recreation Commission on April 20, 1987.
DISCUSSION
Included in this report are: (1) The existing lagoon use ordinance,
(2) A description of 5 staff use alternatives, (3) Fiscal impacts
and, (4) Graphic descriptions to further define the overall operation
of those alternatives.
It is most important to realize that the current lagoon operation
varies from the existing ordinance due to an administrative decision
at the departmental level to ensure the safety of the participants.
Equally important in terms of interpreting this report is to realize
that each alternative use, as presented, applies only to the months
when recreational use of the lagoon is at its peak. The specific
application of these alternatives refer to the period from May 24 -
October 1 on weekends and holidays only, on a trial basis.
0 EXISTING ORDINANCE
Board Sail area - From May 24 - October 1 board sail may occur
weekdays anywhere, anytime. On weekends and holidays from 8-9 a.m.
and after 3:00 p.m. use can occur anywhere.
Jet Ski area - Jet skiing occurs on the eastern one-third of the
lagoon on weekdays only. On weekends and holidays jet ski use
is restricted to Snug Harbor Marina.
Ski Boats - No ski take-off/drop-off in marina on weekends and
holidays. Skiing occurs in center of lagoon. During weekdays
ski take-off/drop-off can occur in the marina.
0 EXISTING OPERATION/PROCEDURE (Alternative #5)
Board Sail area - From May 24 - October 1 board sail may occur
weekdays only at anytime, anyplace. No weekend or holiday use.
From October 2 - May 23 board sail may occur anyplace, at anytime.
Jet Ski area - Jet ski is restricted to the eastern one-third of
the lagoon on weekdays and weekends year-round.
EXHIBIT 2
David Bradstreet
June 5, 1987
Page Two
EXISTING OPERATION/PROCEDURE (Alt #5) (Cont.)
Ski Boats - Take-off/drop-off from marina, activity is concentrated
to the center of the lagoon on both weekends and weekdays.
Fiscal Impact - Net revenue of $8,380 from 1986 permit sales.
0 PRC RECOMMENDATION (Alternative #2)
Board Sail area - Designate the eastern one-third of lagoon as
all passive on weekends and holidays only from May 24 - October 1.
Jet Ski area - Restricted to Snug Harbor Marina on weekends and
holidays only from May 24 - October 1. Limit of 10 jet skis,
maximum 30 MPH. Weekday use would be at eastern one-third of
lagoon.
Ski Boats - On weekends and holidays only from May 24 - October 1
water ski take-off/drop-off from south beach with activity only in
center of lagoon. Transit corridor provided.
Fiscal Impact - Net loss of $2,290. 75% increase in board sail
permits, 50% decrease in jet ski and 25% increase in power boat
permits.
0 ALTERNATIVE #1
Board Sail area - Create a corridor for exclusive board sail
activity on weekends and holidays only from May 24 - October 1
after 3:00 p.m.
Jet Ski area - Restricted to the eastern one-third of lagoon.
Ski Boat - Take-off/drop-off may occur in Snug Harbor Marina,
activity is concentrated to center of lagoon.
Fiscal Impact - Net increase of $265. A 50% increase in board
sail permits may occur.
0 ALTERNATIVE #3
Board Sail area - Eastern one-third of lagoon would be designated
for board sail use on weekends and holidays only from May 24 -
October 1.
Jet Ski area - Jet ski activity would be located in a large
area inside the water ski traffic pattern with buoys separating
the two groups. Traffic pattern would only exist weekends and
holidays from May 24 - October 1.
David Bradstreet
June 5, 1987
Page Three
ALTERNATIVE 13 (Cont.)
Ski Boat area - Take-off/drop-off could occur at Snug Harbor
Marina with activity concentrating in the center of lagoon
outside and circulating around jet ski area.
Fiscal Impact - Net loss of $840. 75% increase in board sail
permits, 25% decrease in jet ski and 10% decrease in power boat
permits.
0 ALTERNATIVE #4
Board Sail area - If lagoon is designated as all passive,
activity could occur anywhere on lagoon.
Jet Ski area - If area is designated as all power, jet ski
would be restricted to eastern one-third of lagoon.(Refer to
existing use).
Ski Boat area - If area is designated as all power, ski boats
would take-off/drop-off from Snug Harbor Marina. Activity would
be concentrated at center of lagoon. (Refer to existing use).
Fiscal Impact - Net loss of $7,500 if all passive use is designated,
Increased savings of $8,000 from elimination of enforcement
program if designated all passive from May 24 - October 1 on
weekends and holidays only.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSION
On May 28, 1987 the Risk Manager submitted a recommendation to our
department concerning the proposed alternative uses of the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon. After reviewing the board sail request, previous
Council direction and staff alternatives, the Risk Manager has
recommended to continue the present policy of prohibiting mixed use
activities on weekends and holidays only from May 24 to October 1.
If our department's intent is to continue to operate the Lagoon as
safely as possible and to mitigate mixed vessel use, during peak
use; then, based on the Risk Manager's review, staff recommends that
no change in the existing operation be made. Such action would deny
board sail use of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon on weekends and holidays
only from May 24 to October 1.
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May 28, 1987
TO: Director of Parks & Recreation
FROM: Risk Manager
ACTIVITIES ON AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON
Based on the meeting which was held on 5/27/87, it is my understanding
that your current policy prohibits the mixed use of Agua Hedionda Lagoon,
for board sailing, power boating and jet ski activities, on weekends and
holidays between May 24th and October 1st of each year.
It is also my understanding that the Parks and Recreation Commission has
decided to recommend that the policy be changed and that the mixed use
activities be permitted.
After reviewing the facilities at the lagoon, the access areas and the lagoon
itself, it is my recommendation that your current policy of prohibiting mixed
use activities on weekends and holidays be continued.
The lagoon is simply to small to permit the safe operation of mixed use activities
during the time periods indicated. The liability exposure to the city would be
substantially increased because of the safety problems which would arise if
that policy were to be changed. We are already involved in litigation as the
result of an incident involving the mixed use of the lagoon. To increase
the possibility of additional incidents by changing your current policy would
be to assume additional risks unnecessarily.
If you require any additional information, please contact me.
Thank YOU,
J. GERMAN
Risk Manager
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EXHIBIT 3
ACCIDENT LOG
DATE NAME(S)TYPE OF INJURY
TYPE OF
ACCIDENT
5/15/83
5/15/83
6/23/83
II 2/83
II 4/83
II 4/83
7/13/83
7/23/83
8/ 6/83
8/14/ 83
5/25/84
5/26/84
5/27/84
6/ 7/84
6/23/84
8/ 9/84
8/11/84
8/12/84
9/ 9/84
6/23/85
7/29/84
8/1/84
8/14/85
8/16/85
8/24/85
6/25/86
7/29/86
8/31/86
9/11/86
Greg Smith
Doug Bodenwiser
Leslie Knop
Justin Patterson
Richard Anderson
Don Lewis
Robert R. Saric
Boat Capsize
Ben & Chris Hunt
Craig Houser
Greg Nelson
Tom McKeehan
Allan Chan
Greg Taylor
Greg Recter
Jet skis collision
Thomas Trozera
Don Swayze
Richard Irwin
Scott Wothe
Mike Sandy
Lance Matlock
Justin Morino &
Gondava Hilz
Travis Spitzer
Susie Campsie
Laceration
Laceration
Laceration/ Abrasion
Possible Concussion
laceration
Burns
Laceration (Paramedics)
None
Dog Bites
Neck injury - Paralysis
Paramedics/Life Flight
Possible leg fracture
Possible finger fracture
Laceration
Blow to right foot
Laceration
None
Possible torn arm muscle
Laceration
Laceration
Dislocation of joint
Direct trauma
No injury (rescue)
Cut knee 1"
Cut lip
Wil Bowen Pulled Hamstring
Dennis Jurman None - Boat collision
Scott Moehn Hit head
(none on Fire Dept. report) Knee injury
Patrol not on duty
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Key to Accident Abbreviations:
S - Skiing
L = Land, harbor or beach
B - Boating
J = Jet Ski
EXHIBIT 4
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Date June 16 19 87
To CITY CLERK DReply Wanted
From Acting City Manager DNo Reply Necessary
Please include these letters in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Board Sail
issue file. On Council agenda 6/16/87.
AIGNER FORM NO. 55-032 PRINTED IN USA
RECEIVED JUN 81987
BRISTOL REGENCY MftNQGEMENT CORP.
4705 Marina Drive
Carlsbad, Cft 9S008
June 6, 1987
City of Carlsbad
Parks and Recreation Dept.
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, CO 92008
flttentions Mr. David Bradstreet
Dear Mr. Bradstreet,
The Board of Directors of the Bristol Regency Management Corp.
representing twenty-one owners of residence units on the Bristol
Cove are strongly opposed to any curtailment or infringement of
the rights of power boat owners in their use of the waters of the
flgua Hedionda Lagoon.
We consider the plan to exclude power boats from the soecial use
area in the eastern end of the Lagoon as an infringement on our
rights.
Yours truly,
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Eugene Brentzel
President
Board of Directors
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David Bradstreet
Lynn Chase
Parks & Recreation Dept.
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, California 92008
RE: Agua Hedionda Lagoon
My three sons and I have been boating on the Lagoon for
over ten years. We first used jet skis and currently
have a water ski boat. We also own sail boards. All
three water sports are loads of fun - but not next to
each other! Each requires different conditions. Jet
skis are great in an area by themselves - protected
from ski boats. Ski boats need lots of room and a
controlled traffic pattern. Sail boarding is a whole
different thing. For most people it is more like
swimming. It takes hours of practice with learners
falling a lot, not moving very fast.
In our opinion the ultimate place to sail board is in
the ocean off the beach. We spend many happy hours
zipping through the surf in Oceanside.
We hope that we can continue to enjoy the Lagoon for
our water skiing without swimmers, paddle boards or
sail boards. On the other hand, we are looking for
sail boarders to join us for fun off the beach in
Oceanside. The ocean is much more challenging and
safer than the Lagoon.
Will iaro W. Drewry) I I I
cc: Snug Harbor Marina
RECEIVED JUN- 51987
Jim Lissner
Box 264 r, .
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 •to
(213) 376-2287
June 1, 1987
Lynn Chase and Dave Bradstreet
Parks and Recreation Dept.
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Ms. Chase and Mr. Bradstreet,
This letter is about Aqua Hedionda lagoon. After you have
read it please pass it to the City Council for their June 9
meeting.
I am a water skier, and held 1986 permit #9 on the lagoon.
I intend to renew for 1987 also.
Please don't mix ski boats and jet skis in the Snug Harbor
Marina area. When a boat is pulling a skier it must
maintain a steady speed and make only gradual turns.
Jet skis, on the other hand, are no fun at all at a steady
speed or going straight. What they are all about is sharp
turning, accelerating, and jumping. Often jet ski operators
do not notice that they are in the way of a ski boat. The
ski boat driver cannot maneuver sharply or slow down to
dodge the jet ski unless he wishes to "dump" his skier.
The jet ski's maneuverability also means that they can move
from a safe area into mortal danger at a moments notice,
giving the ski boat no opportunity to avoid a collision.
This can happen where a jet ski area adjoins a water ski
area. An example of the potential consequence is an accident
which happened in Long Beach on March 30, 1985. A young man
on a jet ski jumped the wake of a passing boat, failing to
notice that the boat was pulling a skier. The young man was
beheaded by the ski rope. (Kingston vs. City of Long Beach,
SOC 80414. )
I know that you are very concerned about your liability for
potential accidents in the lagoon. I hope that you will see
that allowing jet skis to congregate anywhere near water ski
boats will create the potential for a terrible accident.
Agua Hedionda lagoon has been a water ski haven for a long
time, and I hope that you will accept the suggestions of
your concessionaires at the Snug Harbor Marina and leave it
as they wish.
Finally, I would like to comment about your insurance
requirement. In order to have a permit on the lagoon it was
necessary for me to raise the limit on my liability
insurance, which I did happily as it cost only an extra $20
a year. I assume you want it this way so that the City of
Carlsbad won't be the "deep pockets" should an accident
occur. I now understand that you are allowing uninsured
craft on the lagoon - namely, sail boards. It seems to me
that this nows puts ME in the position of being the "deep
pockets." Anyone on a sail board will know, by virtue of my
having a permit, that I have at least $300,000.00 of
insurance and, I think, be encouraged to sue me should ANY
incident occur, even if it is not my fault. They might also
sue YOU. How about requiring personal or vessel liability
insurance for sail boards too, to the same $300,000.00
limits?
Thank you for listening to me.
Sincerely,
." ' . 12753 Dilworth Street
Norwalk, (Mif 90650
Parks & Recreation Department fi
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, Calif. 92008
Attn: David Bradstreet
Dear Sir:
I am a power boat owner and water skier for approximately thiry yeats now and have
been coming to Snug Harbor since the late fifties when Joh and Gina Fox first started the
landing. I am one of the original members of the ski club out of Foxy's called the
Foxy's Aquanuts. I have polar bear patches for seven or eight years from the late fifties
and early sixties. Snug Harbor is the only good water ski area in southern California this
side of the Colorado River. Despite the hi&h cost of launching (triple of other places)
and insurance requirements for a permit I am willing to travel 75 miles one way and pay the
extra cost to have a good ski area. There are some things that should be done such as
moving the east end bouys in closer for skier landing, and dredging due to the constant
increase of the sand bar. However despite these features if you allow the area to be
opened for salil boards you will ruin the only decent ski area. Even Mission Bay is not
a decent place to skie due to overcrowding with novice boaters. In fact I was broadsided
there in 1983. It was my only accident in thirty years of boating in southern California
and was not my fault. The caliber of boaters as Snug Harbor eliminates this possibility.
Do not take away our ski haven. The jet skiiers do not bother us as they go to their area
at the far end and stay out of our way. Rather than let sail boards in give us a break
and let us continue enjoying the only good place left for family water skiing.
ctfully yours,
BrooTcs
'Phone Work:(714)994-6850
Home :(213) 802-3669
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May 30, 1987
Parks § Recreation Department
Lynn Chase
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Ms. Chase,
We have been informed that the Parks and Recreation Department is
considering a new plan of use for the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon. Since
water skiing is our family's main summertime recreation and for the
past 5 years we have used the Lagoon, we would like very much to
express our opirfion.
Vie use the Lagoon for several reasons, (1) It is patroled and kept
safe - have you ever tried to water ski at the Bay or Harbor, we fear
for our lives. (2) We do not have to dodge sailboats, sailboards
(although since thay have been permitted on the Lagoon, we find we
must be very very cautious) and jet skiers. Sail boats, jet skis
and sailboarders have special use areas at the Bay and on some of
the lakes in San Diego County where they can engage in their sport
safely. We have considered the Lagoon our area to water ski safely.
Please consider that water skiia is just as valuable a sport as any
other. Whereas one person sailooards, whole families water ski.
Also, by confining jet skiers to the marina area you will be denying
water skiers and their families access to picnic table^ restroom etc.
We sincerely hope you reconsider you proposal and leave the use of
the Lagoon as it has been.
Sincerely,
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June 1, 1987
Carlsbad City Council
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear City Council,
It has come to our attention that a plan to permit board
sailors exclusive use of the Eastern portion of the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon has been passed by the Parks & Recreation
Department. Prior to the planned City Council meeting on
June 9 to vote on this proposed ordinance, we would like to
express our concerns and disapproval of this plan.
Safety is the most important factor to consider. Snug
Harbor is the only North County coastal location for
powerboating, consequently, it is quite popular and at times
very congested. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon is entirely too
small to accommodate three separate designated areas for
individual use (i.e. powerboating, jet skiing, & board
sailing).
The board sailor's absence of liability insurance
sufficient enough to cover the costly ski boats and their
occupants, places the financial burden for injury or damages
on the insured powerboatei regardless of fault.
After five years of frequent use of the Snug Harbor
Marina and adjacent lagoon for our family's powerboating
needs, we urge you to reconsider your position and vote
against this board-sailing proposal on June 9.
Thank you for taking the time to review our opinion and
disapproval.
Sincerely
Thomas ty Kristy Moehn
1727 Orange Blossom Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
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June 1, 1987
Lynn Chase
Carlsbad Parks & Recreation Dept.
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Ms. Chase,
It has came to our attention that a plan to permit board
sailors exclusive use of the Eastern portion of the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon has been passed by the Parks & Recreation
Department. Prior to the planned City Council meeting on
June 9 to vote on this proposed ordinance, we would like to
express our concerns and disapproval of this plan.
Safety is the most important factor to consider. Snug
Harbor is the only North County coastal location for
powerboating, consequently, it is quite papular and at times
very congested. The Agua Hedionda Lagoon is entirely too
small to accommodate three separate designated areas for
individual use (i.e. powerboating, jet skiing, & board
sailing) .
The board sailor's absence of liability insurance
sufficient enough to cover the costly ski boats and their
occupants, places the financial burden for injury or damages
on the insured powerboater—regardless of fault.
After five years of frequent use of the Snug Harbor
Marina and adjacent lagoon for our family's powerboating
needs, we urge you to reconsider your position and vote
against this board-sailing proposal on June 9.
Thank you for taking the time to review our opinion and
disapproval.
Thomas\& Kristy Moehn
1727 Orange Blossom Way
Encinitas, CA 92024
June 2, 1987
Bristol Cove Homeowner's Assoc.
Patrick F. Tuomey, Pres.
Carlsbad
1200 Elm
Carlsbad,
City
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Ca.
Council
92008
Re: AB #7439 Boardsailors on Inner Lagoon
Dear City Council Members:
I am speaking on behalf of the Bristol Cove Homeowner's
Association. B.C.H.A. has a large investment based on the lagoon's
use as a power boating recreational resource, as it has been for
many years. B.C.H.A. advocates strict safety programs and regu-
lations to promote an accident-free water recreational area.
B.C.H.A. supports public access and would like to see more
citizens of Carlsbad enjoy the water sports it offers. We welcome
Mecurio Park and the other public accesses. However, with new
accesses we must provide legal access, parking and restrooms to
insure comfort and safety to the people.
B.C.H.A. supports alternative #5 No Change. This is staff's
recommendation and we concur. B.C.H.A. offers the following sug-
gestions to be added to the rules. We believe they will enhance
safety.
1. Require the boardsailors to carry insurance same as
powerboaters and jet skiers.
2. During days and hours of sailboarding, restrict them to
the special use area at the east end of the lagoon.
(This rule will separate the sailors from the powerboaters
This can only enhance safety. The boardsailors favor the
special use area anyway because of the nice sandy beach.)
3. While traversing from Snug Harbor to the special use
area, limit the jet skiers to 5 m.p.h. staying 20 to 30
feet from shore.
B.C.H.A. is ready and
call me at 619-729-0455.
able to cooperate with the City. Please
Respectf-trily,
Pat Tuomey
Bristol Cove
4533 Cove Dr
Carlsbad, Ca
Homeowner's Assoc
92008
June 2' 1987
Bristol Cove Homeowner's Assoc.
Patrick F. Tuomey, Pres.
Carlsbad City Council • • ,
1200 Elm Ave.
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
Re: AB #7439 Boardsailors on Inner Lagoon
Dear City Council Members:
I am speaking on behalf of the Bristol Cove Homeowner's
Association. B.C.H.A. has a large investment based on the lagoon's
use as a power boating recreational resource, as it has been for
many years. B.C.H.A. advocates strict safety programs and regu-
lations to promote an accident-free water recreational area.
B.C.H.A. supports public access and would like to see more
citizens of Carlsbad enjoy the water sports it offers. We welcome
Mecurio Park and the other public accesses. However, with new
accesses we must provide legal access, parking and restrooms to
insure comfort and safety to the people.
B.C.H.A. supports alternative #5 No Change. This is staff's
recommendation and we concur. B.C.H.A. offers the following sug-
gestions to be added to the rules. We believe they will enhance
safety.
1. Require the boardsailors to carry insurance same as
powerboaters and jet skiers.
2. During days and hours of sailboarding, restrict them to
the special use area at the east end of the lagoon.
(This rule will separate the sailors from the powerboaters
This can only enhance safety. The boardsailors favor the
special use area anyway because of the nice sandy beach.)
3. While traversing from Snug Harbor to the special use
area, limit the jet skiers to 5 m.p.h. staying 20 to 30
feet from shore.
B.C.H.A. is ready and able to cooperate with the City. Please
call me at 619-729-0455.
Respectf-tr^ly ,
Pat Tuomey
Bristol Cove Homeowner's Assoc
4533 Cove Dr.
Carlsbad, Ca. 92008
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