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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-20; City Council; 19457; Carlsbad Beach Perservation Committee ReportCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL 11 AB# 19,457 MTG. 5/20/08 DEPT. ENG pppOOT PPOM TUP fAPI QRAnKtrUK I rKUM I nt UAKLoDAU BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE DEPT. HEAD ^^ CITY ATTY. (f^, CITY MGR. U^~ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept a report from the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee. ITEM EXPLANATION: On June 6, 1986, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 8596 creating a permanent Beach Erosion Committee, as well as outlining its function and roles. In recognition that the nature of coastal awareness is shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation, on May 6, 2003 the City Council adopted a resolution changing the name of the Beach Erosion Committee to the Beach Preservation Committee. As outlined in Resolution No. 8596, the main purpose of the Beach Preservation Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and provide information, research, and support to the City on beach erosion. Each year, the Beach Preservation Committee discusses and approves its proposed annual Goals and Objectives Program. The proposed Goals and Objectives Program emphasizes an increased role in the promotion of beach nourishment activities, an expanded public education program, and an improved relationship with the state with respect to the management of the coastal environment. The Beach Preservation Committee wishes to report to the City Council the completion of past work programs and describe future work efforts. The objective is to gain City Council support to pursue various future programs and activities related to beach preservation in Carlsbad. FISCAL IMPACT: None ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The report by the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution No. 8596 creating a permanent Beach Erosion Committee and outlining its function and rules dated June 6, 1986. 2. Resolution No. 2003-120 approving renaming the Beach Erosion Committee to the Beach Preservation Committee 3. Beach Preservation Committee Goals and Objectives Program. FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY COUNCIL ACTION: APPROVED D DENIED D CONTINUED D WITHDRAWN D AMENDED D CONTINUED TO DATE SPECIFIC D CONTINUED TO DATE UNKNOWN D RETURNED TO STAFF D OTHER - SEE MINUTES D Council received the report. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Steve Jantz, (760) 602-2738, siant@ci.carlsbad.ca.us RESOLUTION NO. 8596 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND ESTABLISHING 3 THE BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE. 4 5 WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed the existence of a Beach Erosion Committee to be in the interest of the City; and WHEREAS, said committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, and more particularly its BEACh representative; and. 10 WHEREAS, the City Council has by motion decreed that this 11 committee shall remain in existence to render research activ- 12 ities, informational reports, and support to the City on beach 13 erosion topics. 14 i NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the 15 City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 16 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 17 2. That the Beach Erosion Committee shall serve as an 18 advisory committee to the City Manager and City Council. 191 3. That the Beach Erosion Committee shall investigate and 20 report on topics or studies related to beach eroeion as 21 directed by the City Manager and City Coiujicil. 22 4. Committee shall be comprised of a maximum of seven (7) 23 members from the citizens of Carlsbad with a minimum of three 24 (3) active members plus two <2) City staff members to be 25 appointed from the Engineering and Planning Departments. 26 Maximum term for any member shall be four (4) years. Members 27 | shall be as follows: 28 1 Mario Monroy Sally Vigil 2 John Gray David Caatel3 Gary NesaimPearl Johnson 4 5. Committee members are expected to attend all Meetings. Any member who misses three (3) meetings will be replaced by a designated replacement to be selected by the City Council. 6. Meetings will be held not less' than quarterly at the 10 City Council Conference Room from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. or more 11 often at the request of the City Manager or BEACh 12 representative. All meetings are open to the public. The 13 agenda for each committee meeting will be prepared by the 14 Chairman of the committee. Agenda packets are to be 15 distributed in advance of each meeting. 16 7. A committee report will be submitted to the City 1' Council and the City Manager fallowing each meeting including 18 the committee minutes for that meeting. 19 8. Staff members shall be appointed by the City Manager 20 or hie authorized representative. Any fiscal budgetary 21 requirements shall be brought to the City Council for 22 approval. 23 9. Committee shall be a standing committee which may be 24 terminated by the City Council if it deems the existence of the 25 committee to be no longer necessary to the City government. 26 10. Members shall serve on a volunteer basis with 2? reimbursement for expenditures authorized in advance by the 28 City Manager. £>(///g-17 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2003-120 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3 COMMITTEE TO THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE. 4 WHEREAS, on June 10, 1986, the Carlsbad City Council adopted Resolution No. 8596 5 creating a permanent Beach Erosion Committee and outlining its function and rules; and 6 WHEREAS, the City Council has deemed the existence of a Beach Erosion Committee to 7 be in the interest of the City; and 8 WHEREAS, said Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council; and 9 WHEREAS, the nature of coastal awareness is shifting from strictly evaluating the affects 10 of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation; and 11 WHEREAS, the Beach Erosion Committee is requesting that the City Council rename the 12 Committee to the Beach Preservation Committee; and 13 WHEREAS, the name change does not alter the duties, roles, or reporting responsibilities 14 of the Committee as outlined in Resolution No. 8596. 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, 16 California, as follows: 17 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 18 2. That the City Council renames the Beach Erosion Committee to the Beach 19 Preservation Committee.20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3. That the Beach Preservation Committee shall continue to serve as an advisory committee to the City Manager and City Council as outlined in Council Resolution No. 8596. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council held on the 6th day of MAY , 2003 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall, Packard NOES: None ABSENT: None CLAUDE A. LEWIS, M ATTEST: LORRAINE M., City Clerk (SEAL) Page 2 of 2 of Resolution No. 2003-120. BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE GOALS & OBJECTIVES MISSION STATEMENT: It shall be the Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters related to the protection and enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the optimum enjoyment of the public. GOAL 1 Develop and pursue beach nourishment and shoreline protection projects. OBJECTIVES • 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. • Apply the funds from the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fund to a future beach nourishment project. • Investigate and research various types of sand retention projects constructed nationally and internationally. • Pursue funding opportunities to purchase beach quality sand material for the Carlsbad Opportunistic Sand Program. • Investigate opportunities to obtain local, state and federal funding, including the Army Corps of Engineers, for beach nourishment and sand retention projects. • Monitor and improve sand quality as it relates to storm water runoff and urban pollution, tobacco products and organic material including dog/pet waste. GOAL 2 Ensure local, state, and federal representatives are engaged and working together on the preservation, promotion, and funding of local beaches. OBJECTIVES • Meet with local, state and federal representatives to discuss the importance of the local coastline from an environmental and economic standpoint. Emphasize the need to continue supporting beach related activities such as beach replenishment, public safety, maintenance activities and beach enhancements. • Coordinate efforts with government agencies and citizen groups who are interested in beach nourishment and shoreline protection. • Monitor state and federal legislation that would provide funding for beach nourishment and enhancement projects. BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE - GOALS & OBJECTIVES Page 2 GOAL 3 Create and participate in public outreach opportunities. OBJECTIVES • Prepare and circulate a brochure to educate the public on the need for beach preservation, the economic impact of the beach, and the role of individuals, groups and legislators in maintaining this important resource. • Present a PowerPoint presentation to local community groups such as the Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Village business groups, service clubs, etc. • Participate in community fairs and other public forums to increase awareness of the beach and shoreline preservation efforts of the Beach Preservation Committee. • Develop a Public Education Video on beach preservation and beach quality. GOAL 4 Stay current on all activities related to shoreline erosion and beach nourishment. OBJECTIVES • Monitor the activities of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Shoreline Preservation Working Group, including offshore monitoring programs and beach sand projects. • Support and participate in the activities of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association (CSBPA) and other related organizations. • Monitor and comment on future Encina Power Plant activities that may have an impact on shoreline erosion including their annual and long-term program to dredge the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Make recommendations as to placement of the dredge materials. • Monitor future maintenance dredging of the Batiquitos Lagoon and encourage the material to be placed on Ponto Beach. • Monitor the development of the Buena Vista Lagoon Management Plan for the potential of depositing the dredged sand on the local beaches. Carlsbad Beach Preservation CommitteeMay 20, 2008Courtesy of Sam Wells Purpose of Presentation„Provide a brief overview of the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee’s history, recent accomplishments and ongoing efforts „Present the Beach Preservation Committee’s Mission Statementand Goals Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee Members„Angela O’Hara, Chair„Mat Huff, Vice Chair„Ed Andrews„William (Bud) Carroll„Richard Erhardt„William Gelfound„Matthew Rocco„Staff support: Steven Jantz History of the BPC„1986—City Council adopted Resolution No. 8596 creating the Beach Erosion Committee„1993—Adopted Resolution No. 93-178 defining its charge as to “investigate and report on topics or studies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Manager and City Council.”„2003—Adopted Resolution No. 03-120 changing the name to the Beach Preservation Committee History of the BPC„2004 Visioning Session1.Established Mission Statement2.Defined Areas of Importance BPC Mission Statement„It shall be the Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters related to the protection and enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the optimum enjoyment of the public. Areas of Importance1.Public Agency Relationship2.Sand3.Public Safety4.Maintenance5.Public Input BPC Accomplishments„1995 Carlsbad Blvd Shore Protection Project„2001Regional Beach Sand Project„2003 Army Corp of Engineers Section 227,Offshore artificial reef „2005 Survey of the Economic and Fiscal Impact of Carlsbad’s Beaches, Dr. Phil King „2006 Carlsbad Beach Nourishment Project, Agricultural Mitigation Fund Grant „2006OpportunisticSand Program Permits Recent Public Outreach Efforts„Informational Brochure„Explains the dynamics of sand and need for replenishment, the economic impacts of the beach, current multi-agency efforts, and the individual’s role in protecting the coast„PowerPoint Presentation„Provides an overview of coastal dynamics and the multi-agency approach to replenishment of Carlsbad beaches 2008 Earth Day Beach Walk„April 19th at Tamarack State Beach„250 plus attendees visited the educational booths „87 volunteers participated in beach clean-up and bluff revegetation„42 lbs of recyclable material collected„2 ½truckloads of trash collected (a little over a dumpster full)„65 native plants were planted on the bluffs„9 local vendors donated a variety of refreshments, sunscreen, and the beach clean-up materials 2008 Earth Day Beach Walk„Participants included:„California State Parks, lifeguard booth and environmental awareness activities„Carlsbad Beach Preservation Committee„Carlsbad Environmental Programs Division„Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation and Audubon Society„BatiquitosLagoon Foundation„California Coastal Coalition„SparklettsWater„Toyota of Carlsbad BPC Ongoing Efforts„Set Goals and Objectives each year to guide our efforts BPC Goals„Goal 1—Develop and pursue beach nourishment and shoreline protection projects.„Goal 2—Ensure local, state, and federal representatives are engaged and working together on the preservation, promotion, and funding of local beaches.„Goal 3—Create and participate in public outreach opportunities.„Goal 4—Stay current on all activities related to shoreline erosion and beach nourishment. Accomplishing Goals„Form subcommittees „Research topics„Make contacts„Prepare reports„Attend conferences„Participate in meetings„Advise the City Council and City Manager on coastal matters Conclusion„Keep the City Council abreast of the efforts of your Beach Preservation Committee„Request the opportunity to return for annual presentations„Update the current resolution to redefine the Beach Preservation Committee„Questions or recommendations?„Thank you