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DEPT.
TITLE:
REQUEST TO ESTABLISH
LIFEGUARD SERVICES (ACTION)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: ,
Staffs recommended action remains the same as identified on the initial Agenda Bill
#1191-9 as previously reviewed by the Commission on November 18, 1992 - "Deny
request to establish beach lifeguard service".
ITEM EXPLANATION:
During the November Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, a request to establish
lifeguard service along the section of beach from Oak Street North to the Buena Vista
Lagoon was presented for consideration.
After review and discussion, the Commission referred the issue back to staff for further
analysis. Specific information was requested regarding the 1) cost to provide lifeguard
service 2) alternatives in lieu of lifeguard services, and 3) alternative methods for
funding this request.
The attached report (Exhibit 1) addresses the Commissions request for further analysis.
In addition the report presents a brief synopsis of present situations occurring in coastal
cities throughout San Diego County, with regards to lifeguard services. Staff will give
a verbal presentation during the March 16, 1992 Commission meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Refer to attached report.
EXHIBITS:
1. Lifeguard Issue Report to Parks and Recreation Commission,
dated 03/06/92
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March 6, 1992
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
VIA: Parks and Recreation Director <"pP?
FROM: Senior Management Analyst
LIFEGUARD ISSUE
During November, the Parks and Recreation Commission addressed a request to establish
lifeguard services along the section of beach adjacent to Ocean Street from Oak Avenue
North to the City limits at the mouth of the Buena Vista Lagoon.
Although staffs recommended action was to deny the request to establish lifeguard services
for a number of reasons as outlined in the Agenda Bill (Attachment 1), the Commission
took no action other than to direct the issue back to staff for further analysis. The
Commission specifically requested information to include I) the cost to provide for lifeguard
service, II) alternatives in lieu of lifeguard service and III) alternative methods for funding
of this request. In addition, this report presents a brief synopsis of present situations
occurring in coastal cities throughout San Diego county, with regards to lifeguard services.
As requested, further analysis of this issue is as follows:
I. COST TO PROVIDE LIFEGUARD SERVICE:
Department staff has met with the local district of the State Parks and Recreation
Department to solicit their input regarding the possibility of providing for lifeguard
service to the subject beach area (Attachment 2).
Although at this time the State cannot commit to providing service by a contract
proposal, they have indicated that it may be possible in the future. However, State
officials have indicated it is already too late to implement a contract for the 1992
season. Although the attached report provides more detailed information and "cost
estimates" to establish and continue lifeguard service on a year to year basis, the
summary of costs are:
A. Initial 1st year start up and operation
Salaries $109,692
Operating expense 82.045
Subtotal $191,737
15% Admin. Cost 28.760
GRAND TOTAL $220.497
EXHIBIT 1
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B. Second year operating costs
Salaries $108,714
Operating expense 4.762
Subtotal $113,476
15% Admin. Cost 17.021
GRAND TOTAL
II. ALTERNATIVES IN LIEU OF LIFEGUARD SERVICES
After analysis, there appears to be two principle reasons for the request to establish
lifeguard service.
1. Swimming and other recreational water use safety.
2. Enforcement of ordinances relating to beach use (i.e. alcohol, dogs, surfing).
Although the establishment of lifeguard service would perhaps provide the most effective
control in terms of ongoing surveillance, alternatives do exist and others could be
implemented to reduce or eliminate concerns relating to beach safety and enforcement
issues.
A. In emergency situations, the State of California lifeguards will respond to
water rescues. However, given a priority situation, State lifeguards would
respond to State property first.
Cost: None
B. The current police foot patrol of this beach area provides for sporadic
surveillance and immediate relief of violations occurring on the beach. This
patrol is primarily implemented upon receipt of complaints from property
owners on Ocean Street and is performed on an as needed basis. However,
limited relief from violations occurring in the water exist due to limited access
to; and therefore, control of the water surface.
Cost: Minimal expenditure experienced by Police Department
C. Surveillance of the beach and water surface could be increased through the
availability of more man hours for patrol. The patrol itself could increase
effectiveness through the use of a motorized vehicle/(4 x 4 or Quads)
equipped with surfboards which would provide for access to the water.
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Although this scenario addresses only enforcement issues, water safety or
lifeguarding application could be applied if the patrol person has received
adequate safety training and the vehicles were also equipped with medical
supplies and two way radios for contact with police and emergency medical
services. This patrol could consist of part time employees and implemented
during peak use periods (summer months). The issuance of citation powers
would be critical to the effectiveness of this program.
Estimated Cost:
•. 1,080 hours per person/year @ $10/hr. = $10,800
• 4 x 4 vehicle $20,000/every 3rd year
• Vehicle maintenance and replacement cost $5,000/per year
• Two way radio $3,500 each
• Medical supplies $2,500
• Training $2,000 per year/per employee
• Administrative cost @ 20%
Total Cost Initial Start Up Based On 1 Vehicular Patrolling Guard: $43,800 + Admin. Cost
D. The use of a jet ski and patrol person with citation powers to enforce water
surface violations is also a consideration to be used in conjunction with foot
or vehicular patrol. Although use of the jet ski patrol would be sporadic it
could prove effective in the control of surfing ordinance violations and could
aid in rescues during life threatening situations.
Estimated Cost:
• Jet ski $5,000
• Jet ski travel trailer $1,500
• Maintenance and replacement cost $l,500/per year
• 400 hours per person per year @ $10/hr. = $4,000
Total Cost Initial Start Up In Conjunction with Vehicular Patrolling Guard: $55,000 +
Admin. Cost
III. ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR FUNDING OF THIS REQUEST
A. General Fund - The use of general funds during times of a more prosperous
economic situation would perhaps provide a source of most readily available
funding. However, current budgetary constraints due to an unstable economy
• has forced the City to cut back and reduce expenditures from this fund in
order to operate within a balance budget. The Parks and Recreation
Departments budget this year has been required to reduce spending by
approximately $550,000 for FY 1992-93 coupled with reductions in spending
for FY 1991-92 the Department has reduced expenditures by 20% under the
operating Budget of FY 1990-91.
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In order to fund lifeguard services from this account, other program/s would
be required to be identified, and its funding eliminated or deferred. Given the
program reductions and eliminations to date, the use of the general fund
would have a serious impact to the existing operation.
B. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) - The TOT is an integral part of the general
fund in that the funds collected from local hotels and motels are used as
revenues to operate from the general fund. In essence any request for
funding from this source would be the same as a request for funding from the
above mentioned general fund.
C. Request for Legislative Assistance - This alternative would direct staff to
investigate opportunities and request assistance from area legislators to
provide funds from State or County sources in light of this being a regional
issue in which services are provided not only to Carlsbad residents but to
citizens on a county and state wide basis as well.
IV: SURVEY SYNOPSIS
A. Imperial Beach; (Contact Jim Barber)
• The City of Imperial Beach leased their beach property back to the
San Diego port district in 1989.
• Lifeguard service is provided by City Employees year round with full
time coverage during peak use periods and flexible staffing during non
peak use.
• Approximately 1 3/4 miles of beach is patrolled on an as needed basis
with a 3/4 mile primary swimming area patrolled year round.
• One full time staff person year round with additional 20 part time staff
members during peak use periods.
• The Port District subsidizes the cost of beach services including
lifeguard services at 140,000 per year.
B. Coronado; (Contact Mike Neil)
• Only City designated beaches are guarded.
• Guard service is provided by non permanent City employees.
• Full time guard service is provided during summer months with
weekend only service during the winter.
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C. City of San Diego: (Contact Shawn Cicheto)
• Approximately 50 full time permanent lifeguards provide year round
service from San Diego bay North to Blacks Beach. Additional 150
part time employees provide guard service during summer months.
• Areas guarded are City owned (for the most part) and include the
following: South Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, Mission Bay, Pacific
Beach (towers in South and vehicle in North), La Jolla Children's Pool,
La Jolla Cove, La Jolla Shore, portion of Blacks Beach.
• Permanent tower stations (headquarters) at the above locations
operate year round with portable towers operational from spring break
through October.
• Lifeguards will respond anywhere in emergency situations. Where
access is limited, 911 call boxes have been installed.
D. City of Del Mar; (Contact Grant Lawson)
• Lifeguard service is provided year round with four (4) full time City
employees classified as public safety employees.
• Additional 25 seasonal employees provide increased service level
during the summer months.
• Area of responsibility includes the entire 2.5 mile ocean frontage, some
of which is both privately and publicly owned.
• Department operating Budget for FY 91-92 was $287,000.
E. Citv of Solana Beach: (Contact Andy O'Leary)
• Before recent incorporation the beaches were guarded by the County
of San Diego.
• Upon incorporation the newly formed City absorbed lifeguard services
and formed the Marine Safety Department.
• Although there is limited private beach front ownership the majority
of beach frontage is owned by the City.
• The Marine Safety Department is responsible for providing guard
service year round to the entire Solana Beach frontage with five (5) full
time employees year round with a total of 15 during peak use periods.
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City of Solana Beach; (continued)
• Fletcher Cove Beach Park provides year round lifeguard station with
four (4) relocatable towers provided during summer months at four (4)
public accessways. The remainder of beach property is patrolled by
vehicle.
• Annual operating budget is $477,000.
F. City of Encinitas; (Contact Tom Bruckner)
• Until last year, Encinitas contracted with the City of Solana Beach to
provide guard service at three (3) beach parks (Moonlight, Beacons
and Grandview) and at several public accessways, (Swamis, "D" Street,
Stone Step).
• For reasons primarily related to liability exposure the City of Solana
Beach ceased contractual agreement with Encinitas.
• The City of Encinitas formed a beach services division to assume the
guard duties previously performed by contract.
• Encinitas operates with 3.5 full time personnel year round with
approximately 17 part time guards on duty during periods of peak use.
• The annual operating Budget is approximately $240,000/year.
G. Citv of Oceanside: (Contact Mat Stevens)
• City provides lifeguard service from northern limits of Oceanside
harbor to the southern city limits at the Buena Vista Lagoon depending
on tides. On occasion has patrolled the subject beach property in
Carlsbad.
• Peak season guard service provides 12 towers, 1 pier tower and 2
vehicles, with 19 guards per day and 1 roving lifeguard.
• Full time staffing of 3.5 permanent personnel provide limited service
on a year round basis.
• Not all beach front property is publicly owned, however they provide
service to all property through use of towers or vehicular patrol.
nual operating Budget is $449,330.
KEITH B
Attachments:
c: Assistant City Manager
Financial Management Director
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL
DEPT.
TITLE: CITIZEN REQUEST TO ESTABLISH
LIFEGUARD SERVICE ALONG THE
BEACH ADJACENT TO OCEAN
STREET (ACTION)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Deny citizen's request for the City to establish beach lifeguard services.
ITEM EXPLANATION;
Parks and Recreation Department staff has received a request from a Mr. Pete Biltchik
of 352 Christiansen Way, Carlsbad. Mr. Biltchik has requested to establish a contract
for lifeguard service with the State of California along the section of beach located from
the southerly end of Ocean Street to the northerly boundaries of the City limits (Buena
Vista Lagoon outlet). In Mr. Biltchik's letter, he also requests consideration in lieu of a
State contract, for the City to start its own lifeguard service (Exhibit 1).
Several years ago, Mr. Biltchik approached the City of Carlsbad with a similar request
to establish lifeguard service on this particular section of beach. At that time, on or
about July 3,1989, the Director of Parks and Recreation submitted a report in response
to Mr. Biltchik's request (Exhibit 2). In the summary/conclusion of the report, staff
concluded that the City had dropped their pursuit of providing lifeguard service along
the beach from Oak Street to the Buena Vista Lagoon because of the following:
The City owns no beach area along its coastline.
The City is not in the beach lifeguard business.
Various State agencies have taken a position that the guard service is not
their responsibility.
The liability issues.
The recommendation attached to the report suggested that Mr. Biltchik be written a
letter informing him of the City staff position and that if he wished to pursue this matter
further that he be scheduled to make a presentation/request at the next Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting.
After review by the City Attorney's office and subsequent to the submittal of this report
to the Assistant to the City Manager, David Bradstreet responded in writing to Mr.
g Biltchik and, in essence, outlined the above stated recommendation that he request
§ consideration by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
In response to Mr. Biltchik's more current appeal, this issue is being presented to the
Parks and Recreation Commission during the November 1991 meeting. Mr. Biltchik has
requested to address the Commission with the concerns and suggested solutions
which he supports relative to this issue. * ^
ATTACHMENT 1
PAGE 2, AB #
FISCAL IMPACT:
Although several costs have been referred to throughout the memos regarding contract
lifeguard services, the exact costs have not been confirmed at this time. Approximate
costs for contract services with the State of California are estimated to include a start
up cost of $160,000 with an annual cost of operation at $82,000 a year (Exhibit 3).
EXHIBITS:
1. Letter to David Bradstreet from Pete Biltchik, Subject: Lifeguard Service at "City"
("Tourist") beach
2. Memo - Parks and Recreation Director to Assistant to the City Manager, 7-3-89
3. Memo - Recreation Superintendent to Parks and Recreation Director, 10-11-91
Addendum 11-13-91
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July 3, 1989
TO: PHIL CARTER, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
FROM: DAVID BRADSTREET, PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
LIFEGUARD SERVICE REQUEST FROM OAK STREET TO BUENA VISTA LAGOON
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Pete Biltchik is requesting that lifeguard service be provided along the
beach from approximately Oak Street North to the mouth of the Buena Vista Lagoon.
RECOMMENDATION:
Write a letter to Mr. Biltchik informing him of the City's position and that if
he wishes to pursue this matter further that he be scheduled to make a
presentation/request at the next Parks and Recreation' Commission meeting, which
is scheduled for July 17, 1989, at 5:00 p.m. at the Calavera Community Center.
DISCUSSION:
In reviewing past correspondence from the City and various State officials, it
appears the issue of providing lifeguard service from Oak St. to the mouth of
the Buena Vista Lagoon has been an item of discussion since shifting sand has
made the area attractive to the public around 1983.
Attached are past documentations sent from City officials to State agencies
requesting the State consider providing lifeguard services.
The various State departments responded that in their opinion since the land in
question is either not under their jurisdiction or they do not have the authority
or funding to service the beach areas not under the ownership, they would not
provide the requested lifeguard service unless they enter into a contract with
the City where the City would reimburse the State for the guard service.
In discussing the cost for lifeguard service with 8111 Fait, Area Manager for
the State Parks and Recreation Department, he estimates the seasonal start up
cost for the approximately one mile stretch of beach would be $208,000 and a
$117,000 per year thereafter.
It has also been brought to my attention there is no legislation requiring City's
to provide lifeguard service. According to other officials that I have spoken
to, when a City does provide lifeguard service they create a public expectation
of safety and open the door to liability issues. Recent court cases have ruled
agencies are liable not only from negligence, but also for natural conditions
that may be hazardous to the public such as an uneven sand bottom. According
to Ron McCullough, Regional Director of the State Parks and Recreation
Department, the Cities of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and San Clemente did
not renew their contracts for lifeguard service because of an injury award that
Newport Beach was required to pay.
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Memo - P. Carter
7/3/89
SUMMARY CONCLUSION:
The City has dropped their pursuit of providing lifeguard service along the beach
from Oak St. to the Buena Vista Lagoon because of the following:
o The City owns no beach areas along its coastline
o The City is not in the beach lifeguard business
o Various State agencies have taken the position that the guard service is
not their responsibility.
o The liability issues.
Accordingly, the City has installed signs at each of the accesses that state "No
Lifeguard, Swim at Your Own Risk".
If Mr. Bilchik would like to raise the Issue of lifeguard service in this area
again, I suggest he make a presentation to the Parks and Recreation Commission
who meet the third Monday of every month at 5:00 p.m.
EXHIBITS:
1. Letter from Shirley Dahlqulst, Parks and Recreation Commission, dated
9/27/83.
2. Letter from Herbert Heinze, State Parks and Recreation, Regional Director,
dated 10/13/83.
3. Letter from Assemblyman, Robert Frazee, dated 10/19/83.
4. Letter from Claire Dedrick, Executive Officer of State Lands Commission,
dated 11/29/83.
5. Letter from former Mayor, Mary Casler, dated 7/29/85.
6. Letter from Ronald McCullough, Regional Director, dated 8/16/85,
c: Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Bob German, Risk Manager
"*Vince BlondoS City Attorney
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City of Carlsbad
Parks & Recreation Deoartment
July 3, 1989
Pete Biltchik
353 Christiansen Way
Carlsbad, California 92008
LIFEGUARD REQUEST
Your request for lifeguard services from approximately Oak Street North to the
Buena Vista Lagoon has been given to me for a response.
Our records indicate that in the past several years the City has been in
correspondence with State officials regarding the need for State involvement to
provide lifeguard service in this particular area of Carlsbad. The various State
agencies feel it is not their responsibility.
Because of the impending liability issues; the fact that the City of Carlsbad
does not own the subject property, (the land is State owned and privately owned)
at this time the City is not pursuing the matter of guard service; however, the
City has installed "no lifeguard, Swim at Your Own risk" signs.
If you would like this matter reviewed further, I suggest your make your concerns
known to the Parks and Recreation Commission who meet the third Monday of each
month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
To be able to put you on the agenda, we need your written request two (2) weeks
prior to the meeting date.
If I can be of further assistance, please call me at 434-2824.
Sincerely,
David Bradstreet
Parks and Recreation Director
c: Frank Mannen, Assistant City Manager
Phil Carter, Assistant to the City Manager
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1200 ELM AVENUE
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 32008-1989
TELEPHONE:
(610) 433-5571
September 27, 1983
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Honorable Trusse Morris, Chairman •:'
State Parks and Recreation Commission
13301 So. Van Ness
Gardena, CA 90249 ' . . '
Dear Mr. Morris: .
* " ' . . ' •
The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission requests that State lifeguard
services be provided to a one mile stretch of beach owned by the State Lands
Commission between the- area north of Oak Street and the mouth of the Buena Vista
Lagoon in Carlsbad, California. The influx of sand has made that beach the most
attractive one in the area* There are na lifeguards in the vicinity and that-
entire area is unprotected. . •* '
" is the understanding of this Commission that this'approximate one mile
cretch of beach is owned by the State Lands Commission from the mean high tide
west, and is therefore under the State's jurisdiction. It is undoubtedly the
State's responsibility to provide reasonable protection to the beach-goers.
The State Department of Parks & Recreation, who provides lifeguard services
between Oak Street and South Carlsbad State Park, should show some flexibility
now and in the future and simply relocate the towers from where beach traffic is
down due to sand depletion to this more heavily used area. The City has agreed
to allow the State to use City access ways for the lifeguard towers.
Your immediate attention to this hazardous.condition would be appreciated by all
concerned. We will be waiting for your response.
Sincerely, .
Shirley Dahlquist, Chair
Parks and Recreation Commission
SD/ds . ' , ..
a Congressman Ronald Packard
Senator William Craven
Assemblyman Robert Frazee
Mayor Mary Casler
Carlsbad City Council
Frank Aleshire, City Manager
Same letter sent to: State Parks and Recreation Area Manager ~ _ 7i
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CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 32000-193S H ^§3? \"'\ " (619)438-5571
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENTSeptember 27,. 1983
Ms. Claire Dedrick •'
Executive Officer "-T
State Lands Commission ' *
1807 13th Street ' '
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Ms. Dsdrick:
The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission requests that State lifeguard
services be provided to a-one mile stretch of beach .owned by the State Lands
Commission between the area north of Oak Street and the mouth of the Buena Vista
Lagoon in Carlsbad, California. The influx of sand-h^as made that beach the most
attractive one in the area. There are nolifeguards in the vicinity and that-
entire area is unprotected.
It is the understanding of this Commission that this approximate one mile
stretch of beach is owned by the State Lands Commission from the mean high tide
west, and is therefore under the State's jurisdiction. It is undoubtedly the
State's responsibility to provide reasonable protection to the beach-goers.
The State Department of Parks & Recreation, who provides lifeguard services
between Oak Street and South Carlsbad State Park, should show some flexibility
now and in the future and simply relocate the towers from where beach traffic is
down due to sand depletion to this more heavily used area. The City has agreed
to allow the State to use City access ways for the lifeguard towers.
Your immediate attention to this hazardous condition would be appreciated by all
concerned. V/e will be waiting for your response.
Sincerely, _
Shirley Dahlquist,
Parks and Recreation Commission '
SD/ds .
c: Congressman Ronald Packard
Senator William Craven
Assemblyman Robert Frazee
Mayor Mary Casler
Carlsbad City Council
Frank Alcshire, City Manager ^ _ 40
Same letter sent to: State Parks and Recreation Commission
State Parks and Recreation Area Manager
State Parks and Recreation Director ^o
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1200 ELM AV£N!J£ /rJW^rt TELEPHONE:
CARLSBAD, CALIFO.=!:i:A 92008-1989 f 1 N^^ti .(619)438-5571
September 27, 1983
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Bill Faitj Area Manager ' v
State Department of Parks and Recreation .
2680 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008 .
Dear Mr. Fait: _ '..-..
The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission requests that State lifeguard
services be provided to a one mile stretch of beach Owned by the State Lands
Commission between the area north of Oak Street and the mouth of the Buena Vista
Lagoon in Carlsbad, California. The influx of sand has made that beach the most
attractive one in the area. There a*v»nolifeguards in "the vicinity and that*
entire area is unprotected.
is the understanding of this Commission that this approximate one mile
tretch of beach is owned by the State Lands Commission from the mean high tide
west, and is therefore under the State's jurisdiction. It is undoubtedly the
State's responsibility to provide reasonable protection to the beach-goers.
The State Department of Parks & Recreation, who provides lifeguard services
between Oak Street and South Carlsbad State Park, should show some flexibility
now and in the future and simply relocate the towers from where beach traffic is
down due to sand depletion to this more heavily used area. The City has agreed
to allow the State to use City access ways for the lifeguard towers.
Your immediate attention to this hazardous condition would be appreciated by all
concerned. We will be waiting for your response.
Sincerely,
Shirley Dahlquist, Chair
Parks and Recreation Commission
SD/ds
Congressman Ronald Packard •
Senator William Craven
Assemblyman Robert Frazee
Mayor Mary Casler
Carlsbad City Council " ~ CJQ
Frank Aloshire, City Manager
Ip-Kher uent to: State Parks and Recreation Commission ^o
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1200 ELM AVENUE
CARLS3AD, CALIFORNIA 92008-1989 TELEPHONE:
(619)433-5571
September 27, 1983
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. William Briner, Director
State Department of Parks and Recreation .
1416 9th Street. . .
Room 1405
Sacramentcr CA 95814 .
Dear Mr.. Brinerr : . '
The Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Commission requests that State lifeguard
services be provided to a one mile stretch of beach owned by the State Lands
Commission between the area north of Oak Street and the mouth of the Buena Vista
Lagoon in Carlsbad, California. The influx of sand has made that beach the most
attractive one in the area. Tftjarj^ jura. ,'no lifeguard* ^ the vicinity and that
entire area is unprotected.
it is the understanding of this Commission that this approximate one
stretch of beach is owned by the State Lands Commission from the mean high tide
west, and is therefore under the State's jurisdiction. It is undoubtedly the
State's responsibility to provide reasonable protection to the beach-goers.
The State Department of Parks & Recreation, who provides lifeguard services
between Oak Street and South Carlsbad State Park, should show some flexibility
now and in the future and simply relocate the towers from where beach traffic is
down due to sand depletion to this more heavily used area. The City has agreed
to allow the State to use City access ways for the lifeguard towers.
Your immediate attention to this hazardous condition would be appreciated by all
concerned. We will be waiting for your response.
Sincerely,
fl
Shirley Dahlquist, Chair
Parks and Recreation Commission
SD/ds
Congressman Ronald Packard
Senator William Craven
Assemblyman Robert Frazee
Mayor Mary Casler
Carlsbad City Council
Frank Aleshire, City Manager
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083 3-4Q3VtENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Southern Region Headquarters
2505 Congress StreetSan Diego, California 92110
(619) 237*7961
October 13, 1983
Ms. Shirley Dahlqulst, Chairperson
Parks and Recreation Commission
City of Carl sbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Ms. Dahlqulst:
/
Director Brlner has asked me to respond to your letter of
September 27, 1983 requesting us to assume the responsibility
of providing guard towers and lifeguard services to a one mile
stretch of beach from Oak Street north to the mouth of the
Buena Vista Lagoon 1n Carlsbad, California.
You have correctly stated that* the beach below the mean high
tide line 1n this area 1s owned and under the jurisdiction of
the State Lands Commission. The beach above the mean high tide
line, with the exception of three City owned 50 foot wide
stairway accesses, 1s privately owned.
Code, Section 5003 and 5007, define the
State Parks and Recreation Department.
legal authority to expend funds for the
control of any lands which are not part
However, we may enter Into contracts with cities,
other political subdivisions of the state for the
The State Public Resources
powers and duties of the
My Department has no
care, maintenance or
of the State Park System.
counties, or
care, maintenance
and control of lands not undtr our jurisdiction.
As the land 1n question Is not part of the State Park System one
way we can provide the services you are suggesting 1s to enter
Into a contract with your city. The only other way I'm aware of
1s by special legislation Including an appropriation to cover our
costs.
The fact that no services are being provided on this beach 1s not
a unique situation. Many miles of state, county, and city owned
beach along California's coast are used by the public for beach
recreation purposes without benefit of lifeguard or other
services.
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' ~Ms. Shirley Oahlqulst, Chairperson
Page 2October 13. 1983
Thank vou for expressing your concern 1n this matter. I regret
that your request cannot be complied with as you suggested.
Slncerely»
Oi--s-.-a:_5Uv.:: :y
Herbert L. Helnze, Regional Director
Southern Region
HLHtsel
cc: Senator CravenAssemblyman Frazee
Director's OfficeCommissioner Trusse Norrls
State Lands Commission
Mayor Mary Casler
San Diego Coast Area
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ROBERT C. FRAZEE
ASSEMBLYMAN. SCVKNTY-FOUMTH DISTRICT
October 19, 1983
Ms Shirley Dahlquist
Chairperson
Parks and Recreation Commission
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008
Dear Ms
I appre/6irate ^your sending me a copy of your letter con-
cerning lifeguards b£ween the area north of Oak Street
and the mouth*of the Buena Vista Lagoon in Carlsbad.
A member of my staff has looked into the situation and found
that there are some problems preventing the State Parks
Department from complying with your wishes. State Public
Resources Code Sections 5003 and 5007 define the powers and
duties of the Department and limits it legal authority to
spend money for care, maintenance or control on lands which
are not part of the state park system. The system is allowed
to enter into contracts with political subdivisions such
as cities and counties in order to care, maintain or control
lands not under the Department's jurisdiction.
The beach in question above the mean high tide is privately
owned with the exception of three, 50-foot-wide stairway
accesses owned by the City of Carlsbad. It is my under-
standing that these accesses are not suitable for towers;
land below the mean high tide is unsuitable for towers; and
the Department is not empowered to place facilities on
private property.
Thank you for keeping me apprised of your concerns.
Sino-et^ly,
RobS'rtTC. Frazee
Assemblyman, 74th District
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ST" OF CALIFORNIA
RECEIVED DEC 0 5 1983
GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
SI E LANDS COMMISSION
KENNETH CORY, Controller
LEO T. MCCARTHY. Utunnmt Go**mor
MICHAEL FRANCHETTI. Oirtctor of flntnct .\«iS CO;,-
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE
1807 • 13th StrMt
Sacramento, California 95814
CLAIRE T. OEORICK
Exacuthra Off tear
November 29, 1983
Shirley Dahlquist, Chairwoman
Parks and Recreation Commission
City of Carlsbad
1200 Elm Street
Carlsbad, California 92008-1989
Dear Ms. Dahlquist:
Your letter of September 27, 1983, requested state
lifeguard services for a mile stretch of beach between an area
north of Oak Street and the mouth of Buena Vista Lagoon in
Carlsbad.
The State Lands Commission holds title to sovereign
public trust lands which were acquired by California at
statehood.* These sovereign lands include the three-mile-wide
strip of tide and submerged land adjacent to the coast and
lying waterward of the ordinary high water mark (Civil Code §
330). As to the area referred to in your letter, the exact
location of this line has not been determined or fixed by
agreement or adjudication.
All of the public trust lands at this location
(lands waterward of the ordinary high water mark) are subject
to recreational use by the public; however, 'as is true with
the vast majority of public trust lands in the State, in the
absence^joj:, .ajivagreement with a. local or state agency, no
lifeguard '••rVicW~ar«- provided. f The State Lands Commission
is not funded or staffed to provide lifeguard services for any
of the appointed 1,100 miles of state coastline.
The State Lands Commission would be willing to help
coordinate some type of contract or agreement between the
Department of Parks and Recreation and/or the City of Carlsbad
to insure the protection of the public's health and safety.
Shirley Dahlquist -2- November 29, 1983
Recently enacted urgency legislation gives State Parks the
ability to enforce their rules and regulations on adjoining
tidelands. Given this, Parks may be able to respond more
readily to your request.
Enclosed is a copy of Chapter 897 of the Statutes of
1983. Should you desire further information, please contact
Georgia Lipphardt at (916) 322-7803.
Sincerely,
CLAIRE T. DEDRICK
Executive Officer
cc: Herbert L. Heinze, Regional Director
Department of Parka and Recreation
Southern Region Headquarters
2505 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Honorable Robert C. Frazee
Assemblyman, 74th District
Attn: Richard Ledford
3088 Pio Pico, Suite 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
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.ARLSBAO, CA 92008-1969 m^KW-J • TELEPHONE
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Olflci of th* Mayor
Cit? of Cartefaab
Duly 29, 1985
Mr. William Briner, Director
State Department of Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 2390
Sacramento, CA 95814-
Dear Mr. Briner:
I am writing to you on behalf of the citizens of the City of Carlsbad to solicit
your support in solving a very serious problem. The problem is that the State
does not provide lifeguard services to a one mile stretch of beach between the
area north of Oak Avenue and the mouth of the Buena Vista Lagoon in Carlsbad.
In years past this was not much of a problem because of the rocky nature of the
beach, but due to a large volume of shifting sands this has become the most
attractive beach area along our coastline.
This is not the first time this issue has been raised with the State Department
of Parks and Recreation. I have enclosed copies of previous correspondence to
facilitate your prompt and personal attention to this matter.
In your department's correspondence you cite the State Public Resources Code,
Sections 5003 and 5007 and conclude "My Department has no legal authority to
expend funds for the care, maintenance or control of any lands which are not
part of the State Park System." You go on to state, "We may enter into
contracts with cities, ... for the care, maintenance and control of lands not
under our Jurisdiction.11
What you are suggesting is that if the City would pay, your department would
provide the lifeguards. I appreciate your position, but this City and many
other coastline cities are not in a position to pay but we do provide police,
paramedic and other local services to these beaches, and State beaches.
This is not just a Carlsbad problem so I would challenge you and your staff to
work with the City of Carlsbad to explore alternatives aimed at solving the
problem. A few ideas which I have thought of are listed below. I would
appreciate your review and suggestions on how these could work.
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A. Homeowners In the affected area could grant the State an easement to
include the beachfront area In the State beach system during the
swimming season. How would your department react?
B. If the City authorized lifeguard stands on our beach accesses In this
area, would the State take advantage of the opportunity? As I
mentioned previously, this is the nicest beach in Carlsbad and is the
center of beach activity.
C. Is there any authority that rests with the State to form a lifeguard
assessment district?
0. If the Community were to raise funds to pay for lifeguards, how much
would the State charge to cover the specified area?
I am sure that if you look at this with the intention of solving the problem,
there is a means to do so. I have listed my Ideas, but I know there must be
others I have not recognized. This is no doubt a liability problem statewide
that we would all like to solve. It makes no sense to me for our residents to
be placed in an unguarded, potentially unsafe recreation environment simply
becuase of rules or laws which may need amending. I solicit your help and offer
mine if I can be of any assistance in identifying a solution to this problem.
MARY CASL&fl
Mayor
MC:ds
cc: City Council
Parks and Recreation Commission
Paul Albertson, M.D.
Senator Bill Craven
Assemblyman Robert Frazee
Aseemblyman Bill Bradley
Enclosures
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STAII OF CALIfOINU—THI MSOUUCCS AGINCY e* /i
GEORGE OEUKMEJIAN. Gownor
DF VTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Southern Region Headquarters
1333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 200
San Diego.- California 92108
(619) 237-7961
August 16, 1985
Honorable Mary Casler, Mayor
City of Carlsbad
1200 film Avenue
Carlsbad, California 92008 /
Dear Mayor Casler:
I am responding to your letter of July 29, 1985 to Director Briner. You requested
.that we review and comment on four suggestions you made regarding the providing
of lifeguard services on a mile long stretch of beach in the City of Carlsbad
which is hot part of the State Park System.
Item A - Our Department would not be willing to accept a temporary
easement during the swimming season on these private and
publicly owned lands. An easement is not necessary for the
State to provide the services requested if a contract is
executed by the owner(s) of the properties involved.
In the past, the City of Carlsbad contracted with our
Department for lifeguard services on properties the City
leased from San Diego Gas and Electric. The last such
contract terminated in mid-summer 1981, when the City
chose not to renew their lease on the property. Since
that time, San Diego Gas and Electric has been contracting
direct with us for the service.
Item B - As stated in our October 13, 1983 response to the City
on this subject, our Department may enter into contracts with
cities to provide services on lands not under Parks juris-
diction. Funds to pay for these services would have to be
provided by the contractee. However, because of recent
court cases in California (Gonzales vs. City of San Diego
(1982) and Taylor vs. City of Newport Beach (1984), contrac-
ting agencies have taken a hard look at the liability factor
when contracting out lifeguard services.
The courts involved in the above cases have ruled that agencies
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August 16, 1985
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are liable not only for negligence, but for any natural
condition that may be hazardous to the public such as
an uneven sand bottom, in the Newport Beach case alone,
Taylor was awarded a verdict in excess of 7 million dollars.
Because of this action, the Cities of Newport Beach,
Huntington Beach, and San Clemente did not renew their
contracts with the County of Orange when they expired in
1985. Our Department at this time is unwilling to extend j£
our liability exposure by providing service to any but our
own beaches.
Item C - The State Department of Parks and Recreation has no authority
to form a lifeguard assessment district. The City does have
this authority and could form an assessment district in
order to provide the needed service to their constituents.
Item 0 - The Department would charge a contractee for the actual cost
of the services rendered (staff, equipment and operating
expenses) + 15% contract administration costs. Our staff's
estimate for providing contracted lifeguard service on this
beach would be $127,000 for the initial year start up costs
including equipment, salaries and communication system, and
$75,000 for subsequent years at current operating cost rates.
We can provide you with a breakdown of these costs if you
desire.
San Diego Coast District Superintendent William Fait has previously met with
Carlsbad City Parks Director David Bradstreet on this particular subject. We are
agreeable to meeting with you and your staff again, to further discuss this matter.
Please contact me at the above address if I can be of assistance, or District
Superintendent Fait at the San Diego Coast District office, 2680 Carlsbad Boule-
vard, Carlsbad, California 92008, telephone (619) 729-8947 to arrange a meeting.
Sincerely,
C. McCullough, Regional Director
Southern Region
cc: San Diego Coast District
Director's Office
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November 13, 1991
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: Recreation Superintendent
USE OF SURF BOARDS ON PUBLIC BEACHES
On October 29, 1991 a memo was sent to you from the Parks and Recreation Director
regarding the use of surfboards on public beaches (attachment). Attached to this memo was
a report written by me which investigated the ordinance of boardsurfing in unauthorized
areas of public beaches as well as the inability to enforce this ordinance adequately.
In review of this report there was an error identified in Option 2. I stated that the estimated
fiscal impact would be in excess of $160,000 per season, however it should be corrected to
read "the estimated fiscal impact would be in excess of $160,000 to start up program and
approximately $82,000 per season to continue."
I regret in making this mistake and wanted to make sure the correct information was passed
on to you as soon as possible. Therefore, please disregard the previous memo of October
29th and replace with the attached memo which reflects the correct information.
PRICE
KP:bs
Attachment
c: Assistant City Manager
Vn^—t-j, M M.*4 13 A4*«*^n+«*«M^^\««»AA+S*«rParksTnd RecreatioriTDirecto'r
Police Chief
State Parks and Recreation Department - Bill Faite
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October 29, 1991
TO: CITY MANAGER
FROM: Parks and Recreation Director
USE OF SURFBOARDS ON PUBLIC BEACHES
Staff has completed their analysis of the use of surfboards on public beaches. I concur
with the recommendation of continuing the existing enforcement procedures, increasing
the bike patrol and implementation of a surfer education program.
If you have any questions, please call.
OAVIO BRAOSTREET
c: Recreation Superintendent
Police Chief
State Parks & Recreation Department
Attachments
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October 11, 1991
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FROM: Recreation Superintendent
USE OF SURFBOARDS ON PUBLIC BEACHES
BACKGROUND
In August of 1991, a letter was written by Warren Kraft to the City Manager regarding an
ordinance which prohibits board surfing along the beaches of the City. Mr. Kraft was
frustrated with individuals who are board surfing in unauthorized areas as well as the
inability by the Police Department to enforce the ordinance adequately. Staff has been
directed to investigate and review this ordinance as to its effectiveness.
OPTIONS
In review of all the facts, it is apparent that there are at least three (3) options available
to the City, however, there are concerns and fiscal restraints attached to each of them.
Options identified for review include:
1. The City hire trained part-time seasonal staff with citation powers to monitor
the surfboarding at beach. This type of staff person would be similar to our
Patrol Specialist that we currently have at Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The fiscal
impact would be approximately $15,000 per season.
2. Contract Services with the State Parks and Recreation Department. This
would.guarantee an elimination of boardsurfing in unauthorized areas. The
estimated fiscal impact would be in excess of $160,000 to start up program
and approximately $82,000 per season to continue.
3. Continue existing enforcement, increase bike patrol monitoring and
implementation of a surfer education program.
4. Rescinding Ordinance 11.32.090 because it may not be enforceable by Police
Department.
RECOMMENDATION
Taking into consideration the City's financial situation, it is staffs recommendation to
consider Option #3 at this time. It is staffs opinion that if the City aggressively attempts
to educate the surfers by distributing flyers (Attachment) to the local surf shops, we will
then minimize the unauthorized surfboarding. We also need to monitor and issue citations
to those abusing this ordinance in order to give it credibility.
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DtSCUSSION
Staff has had an opportunity to review Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1 1.32.090 which
restricts surfboarding on City beaches from May 15 to October 1 between the hours of
1 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Based on my observations at the beach and discussions with the
Police Department, Risk Manager, State Parks and Recreation Department and staff, it is
obvious the ordinance is beneficial to the City. During the Summer months in 1990, the
Police Department issued only three citations and in 1991 they issued 24 citations with an
average of approximately four complaints per week. In review of this ordinance, there are
several shortcomings which are causing frustration to the public, State Parks and
Recreation lifeguards, and also to the Police Department.
In discussing this dilemma with the Police Department, they feel it is a viable ordinance,
however, there are limitations as to its enforcement. Several factors must be taken into
consideration regarding surfboarding in unauthorized areas. They are: 1). The difficultly
to monitor and control due to lack of police resources; 2). Inability of police officers to
enter water. The board surfers will often stay in water until officers are gone; 3). When
responding to citizen complaints this type of request will often not have a high priority as
other situations that are occurring within the City. By the time Police do respond, the
person complaining is really upset.
The State Parks and Recreation Lifeguards also have concerns regarding this ordinance.
They indicated that this beach area is extremely popular and it is abused by the surfers
primarily because there is no one there on a continuous basis to monitor the violators. The
other aspect that they are concerned with is of the publics perception of the lifeguards
responsibility of taking action regarding this particular area of the beach when it is out of
their jurisdiction.
CONCLUSION
It is extremely important that the City maintain this ordinance as part of the Municipal
Code. In order to minimize liability to the City and to continue to provide the safest
beaches possible to the public, it is essential that we continue to enforce this ordinance.
If there are any questions or additional information that I can provide, please feel free to
contact me.
KEN PRICE
KP:rc
Attachment
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CDitvofCarlsbad
SURFERS ... BE AWARE!
CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE 11.32.090 STATES:
"It is unlawful for any person to ride, use or otherwise employ a surf-
board or similar device In the surf along the beaches of the city be-
tween 11:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. between May 15 and October 1."
Due to the increase In complaints and the number of reported injuries
caused by surfers, the Carlsbad Police Department will be taking ac-
tive enforcement measures to support the above Municipal Code.
Sanctions will include citation and/or confiscation of surfboard.
•Help us keep our beaches safe for everyone. Surf only in designated
surf areas at designated times. The areas designated for surfing dur-
ing daytime hours on the state beach (approximately Tower 9 and
south) are dearly marked by flags. Surfing on the city beach (north
of Tower 9 to north city limits) is allowed only before 11:00 A.M.
and after 5:00 P.M., 7 days a week.
This notice is produced by the Carlsbad Police Department in an
effort to inform all those who may be affected, to ensure compli-
ance with the law and to minimize the need for drastic enforce-
ment measures.
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541 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD
LA HABRA. CALIFORNIA 90631
(213) 697-4216 • |714» 526-2341
August 28, 1991
Mr. Ray Patchett, City Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Car Isbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear Mr. Patchett
My family has just completed its umpteenth summer vacation
on the shoreline of your beautiful city. This year, despite
cold ocean temperatures and some overcast skies, we found
ourselves more delighted than ever with the many positive
features of Carlsbad.
However, please allow me to describe one low point.
Although you have a law prohibiting board surfing in "family"
areas, we find no one pays attention to it, including both the
law breakers and the law enforcers. TheA« is no worse law
than one not enforced! After several near misses by boards, we
made two calls to your police department. We were treated
courteously, but subsequently ignored. The problem, particularly
near Chistiansen Way, gets bigger each year and both frustrates,
and scares us .
I urge you
de t e rrainat ion .
to either scrap the law or enforce it with
Thank you very much for hearing me out
Sin erely
1 1 /It'A-*--
.rren Kraft
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Citv of Carlshart
Parks & Recreation Department
September 13, 1991
Warren Kraft
541 South Harbor Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
BOARD SURFING
Dear Warren:
/
I am writing in response to your tetter that you sent to our City Manager regarding the
law prcnibiting board surfing in family areas at the beach. In reviewing the letter, I can
see why you and your family are frustrated, with this law and its enforcement.
As we discussed on the phone, I will need to become more familiar with this ordinance
nd research it in more detail. My plan of action is to review the ordinance, discuss it
/vith our Police Department, as well as the State Parks and Recreation Department. I will
then make recommendations to the Director of Parks and Recreation and to the City
Manager as to the ordinance's usefulness.
We appreciate you taking the time to bring this issue to our attention. The City of
Carlsb?" continues to excel when we receive positive input from individuals like you.
Thank ain. I will be in contact with you soon.
KEN PRICE
Recreation Superintendent
c: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Parks and Recreation Director
Ken:L0tt«rs:Kraftsrf
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA — RESOURCES AGENCY PETE WILSON, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
La Cosla District
2680 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad. California 92008
(619) 72<)-S947
January 13, 1992
Keith Beverly Senior Management Analyst
City of Carlsbad, Parks and Recreation
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CaIiTornja 92008
Dear Kei.lli:
Tliis is in response to your letter of December 12, 1991 requesting
availability and cost estimates for State provided lifeguard services in
Llie area from Oak Avenue to the Buena Vista Lagoon. At this time we
cannot commit to providing this service by a contract proposal, however
preliminary discussions with our Regional Headquarters staff indicate it
may be possible.
We have updated our cost estimates and, as I am sure you will notice,
they are significantly higher than those given to Mr. Bradstreet in
November of 1989. This is due to the fact that salaries, operating
expenses, and associated administrative costs have increased.
As per our earlier discussion these are "cost estimates". Actual
billing would be for services rendered only and would likely be less than
the estimated costs. Also note that three lifeguard towers are included
in our operating expense-cost estimate. We included these to give you a
full picture of what starting this service would cost. Whether you
contract with us for this service or not we stand by our offer to provide
you with two of our surplus towers now (and possibly a third tower later)
at no cost to you beyond transporting them from their present location to
the site of use.
Cost estimates are for two individual years. The initial year, 1992,
reflects salaries, expenses, and start up costs while the second year, 1993,
reflects salaries expenses, and maintenance. Although we feel it is already
too late to implement the program in 1992, these estimates nonetheless give
you a good idea of costs for the respective years. Costs for salaries
change from year to year depending upon when Easter week falls on the
calendar.
ATTACHMENT 2
Ke i I li Hevrr 1 y
I'.-IKC 2
January H, 1992
Set vices would be provided only during high use periods from April
through October and are a reflection of staffing levels provided on the
.-id jaceni Slate Bcuch. We would reserve the discretion to cut back
services on days when inclement weather lessens the need. Once again,
this is ,1 reflection of operations on the State Beach.
No 1,-iw enforcement is included in this plan although lifeguard staff
would provi.de advisory public contact regarding municipal ordinances such
as surfing, dogs, alcohol, and glass containers. In cases of continued
violation Carlsbad Police Department would be notified for enforcement.
'I'll i s proposal provides for service that is phased from partial
coverage in the spring to full coverage in the summer. Service is then
phased onl in the fall and concludes in October. Hours of service would
normally be ]0:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. for towers, and from 10:00 A.M. to
7:00 P.M. Tor the lifeguard vehicle.
We recommend that towers be sited at the foot of Carlsbad Village
Drive (lower 1), Beech Avenue (tower 2), and just north of the northern-
most public access near the Buena Vista Lagoon (tower 3). Beach conditions
dictate that these towers be placed on site in June when conditions allow,
and removed in October when sand begins to erode. Heavy equipment is
necessary for this task and an "off-season" storage site for the towers
should be identified. Responsibility for tower movement and storage is
not included in the plan. Maintenance for the towers themselves is
ncgot j a!)] e .
Phone communication with towers, and radio communication with the
lifeguard vehicle would be provided by our State Lifeguard dispatch
center located at South Carlsbad State Beach. ' . -
There are several other considerations that are negotiable such as
storage and off-season use of the lifeguard vehicle, surf/swim area
locations, call-back procedures, and billing procedures.-
Our Department is required by the State policy to recoup all costs
when providing contracted service. The billing rates for salaries here
cover costs in training, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, and
employee health benefits. The 15% administrative charge is to cover
administrative costs in workers'compensation, industrial disability,
unemployment compensation, life insurance, recruiting, testing, and
hiring.
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Januiiry 13, 1992
As this is a somewhat detailed cost estimate you may have questions.
Please contact me or Lifeguard Supervisor Dennis Stoufer for clarification.
We are well awn re of the complex public safety issues at this popular
beach and we hope we can help you to resolve them.
Sincerely,
William V. Fait
District Superintendent
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Enclosure
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CONTRACT
LIFEGUARD SERVICES
CARLSBAD "CITY" BEACH
(Initial Year, 1992)
LITE GUARD TRAIN IMG
Lifec'iard Supv.IT
S..fr_atJLo.Q
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Re] i ef Guard
Dispa tch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
S t a L i o n
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Relief Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Of*~"~e Assistant.
Station
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispa tch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
Sta tion
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Off"~ e Assistant
Hours
120
Hou rs
8
8
4
1
( PI ) 1
1 1
Hou rs
8
a
4
1
(PI.) 1
I 1
Hou rs
8
8
8
8
8
10
2
( PI ) 2
T 2
Hours
8
8
8
8
8
10
2
( PI ) 2
2
Days
various
APRIL
Days
11
11
11
11
11
11
MAY
Days
10
10
10
10
10
10
JUNE
Days
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
JULY
Days
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Rate
30.23
Rate
15.64
18.18
15.64
18.18
27.84
14.82
*k
Rate
15.64
18.18
15.64
18.18
27.84
14.82
Rate
15.05
15.64
15.05
15.64
15.64
18.18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Rate
15.05
15.64
15.05
15.64
15.64
18.18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
3,627.60
Extension
1 ,376.32
1 ,599.84
688.16
199.98
306.24
163.02
4,333.56
Extension
1,251.20
J., 454. 40
625.60
181 .80
278.40
148.20
3,939.60
Extension
2,408.00
2,502.40
2,408.00
2,502.40
2,502.40
3,636.00
727.20
• 1,113.60
592.80
18,392.80
Extension
3,612.00
3,753.60
3,612.00
3,753.60
3,753.60
5,454.00
1,090.80
1,670.40
889.20
27,589.20
LCD LG 1/8/92 CONCARLS (a) 9
CONTRACT
LIFEGUARD SERVICES
b_'> . ion
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
Station
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispa tch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
St.. -ion
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
TOTAfc. INITIAL
( PI )1
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I
Hou rs
8
8
8
8
8
10
2
2
2
Hours
8
8
8
8
8
10
2
2
2
AUGUST
Days
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
SEPTEMBER
Days
17
17
13
17
30
30
30
30
30
Rate
15.
15.
15.
15.
15.
18.
18.
27.
14.
Rat
15.
15.
15.
15.
15.
18.
18.
27.
14.
O5
64
05
64
64
18
18
84
82
Extension
3
4
3
4
4
5
1
1
29
,852
,003
,852
,003
,003
,817
, 163
,781
948
,428
.80
.84
.80
.84
.84
.60
.52
.76
.48
.48
e Extension
05
64
05
64
64
18
18
84
82
2
2
1
2
3
5
1
1
,046
,127
,565
,127
,753
,454
,09O
,670
889
.80
.04
.20
.04
.60
-OO
.80
.40
.20
OPERATING EXPENSES
(Initial Year, 1992)
20,724.08
(PI)
I
Hours
8
8
1
1
1
OCTOBER
Days
5
5
5
5
5
Rate
15.64
18. 18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
625.60
727.20
90.90
139.20
74.10
• 1,657.00
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.11 •_
12
13.
14.
15.
16.
3
3
3
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
8
I tern
Moveable Lifeguard Towers
Tower Equipment
Tower Phone Installation
Phone Service Charge
First Aid Kits & Supplies
Auto, Utility 4WD
Light Bar & PA
Equipment Rack
Mobile Radio & Installation
Portable Radio
Rescue Board
Back Board & Accouterments
Equipment Box
Resusci tator
Oxygen Bottles
Rescue Buoys
Tb fcaOw Initial
Unit
16,000.00
100.00
250.00
134.40
50.00
18,939.00
1,400.00
3OO . 00
3 , 90O . 00
5 , 400 . 00
400.00
300.00
500.00
500.00
75.00
65.00
Extension
48,000.00
300.00
750.00
336.00
20O.OO
18,939.00
1,400.00
30O.OO
3,900.00
5,400.00
400.00
30O.OO
500 . 00
500.00
300.00
520.00
SUMMARY
(Initial Year, 1992)
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
SALARIES
Lifeguard Supervisor II
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
TOTAL SALARIES!
OPERATING EXPENSE*
SUB-TOTAL
15% ADMINISTRATIVE (5Q9T9I
TOTAL INITIAL YEAR, 19931
5.000.0Q
3,627.60
4,333.56
3,939.60
18,392.80
27,589.20
29,428.48
20,724.08
1.657.00
/a ( ^
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
SALARIES
Lifeguard Supv.II
CONTRACT
LIFGUARD SERVICES
CARLSBAD "CITY" BEACH
(Second Year, 1993)
Days
various
Rate
30.23
1,OOO.OO
Extension
2,418.40
S tation Hou rs
Vehicle Guard 8
Vehicle Guard 8
Relief Guard 4
Dispatch 1
Lifeguard Supv.I (PI) 1
Office Assistant I 1
APRIL
Days
13
13
13
13
13
13
Extension
1,626.56
1,890.72
813.28
236.34
361.92
192.66
5,121.48
MAY
Station
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Relief Guard
Dispa tch
Li " guard Supv.I (PI)
Of , j.ce Assistant I
Station
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
(PI)
I
8
8
4
1
1
1
8
8
8
5
8
10
2
2
2
Days
10
10
10
10
10
10
Rate
15.64
18.18
15.64
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
1,251.20
1,454.40
625.60
181.80
278.40
148.20
JUNE
3,939.60
Days
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
Rate
15.05
15.64
15.05
15.64
15.64
18.18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
'2,528.40
2 , 627 . 52
2,528.40
1 ,642.20
2,627.52
' 3,817.80
763.56
1,169.28
622.44
18,327.12
JULY
Station
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehj.de Guard
Ve zl& Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
(PI)
I
Days
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
Rate
15.05
. 15.64
15.05
15.64
15.64
18.18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
3,732.40
3,878.72
3,732.40
3,878.72
3,878.72
5,635.80
1,127.16
1,726.08
918.84 75
28,508.84
CONTRACT
LIFEGUARD SERVICES
t 11 o n
Tower 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
S t a t ion
Towe r 1
Tower 2
Tower 3
Relief Guard
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv.I
Office Assistant
cion
Hou rs
8
8
8
8
8
10
2
( PI ) 2
I 2
AUGUST
Days
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
Rate
15.05
15.64
15.05
15.64
15.64
18. 18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
3,732.40
3,878.72
3,732.40
3,878.72
3,878.72
5,635.80
1,127.16
1,726.08
918.84
Vehicle Guard
Vehicle Guard
Dispatch
Lifeguard Supv. I ( PI )
Office Assistant I
28,508.84
Hours
8
8
8
8
8
10
2
(PI) 2
I 2
SEPTEMBER
Days
16
16
12
16
30
30
30
30
30
Rate
15.05
15.64
15.05
15.64
15.64
18.18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
1,926.40
2,001 .92
1,444.80
2,001.92
3,753.60
5,454.00
1 ,090.80
1,670.40
889.20
20,233.04
Hours
8
8
1
1
1
OCTOBER
Days
5
5
5
5
5
Rate
15.64
18.18
18.18
27.84
14.82
Extension
625.60
727.20
90.90
139.20
74.10
1,657.00
OPERATING EXPENSES
(Second Year, 1993)
UNIT
1. 3 Moveable Lifeguard Towers 512.00
(4% of 80% of 16,000)
2. Phone Service X 3 Towers 134.4O
(11.20 X 12 Months)
3. Rescue Buoy Replacement
(2 per year X 65.00)
4. First Aid Kits & Supplies
(10.00 X four X 8 months)
5. Vehicle Rescue Equipment
6. ^_Vehicle Operation
! .44 per mile x 40 miles x 128 days)
EXTENSION
1,536.00
403.20
130.00
320.00
120.00
2,252.80
76
i rr\ i 1 / o
SUMMARY
(Second Year, 1993)
: GUARD TRAINING
SALARIES
Lifeguard Supervisor II
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
Total
OPERATING EXPENSED
SUB-TOTAL
1 . OOP . 00
2,418.40
5,121.48
3,939.60
18,327.12
28,508.84
28,508.84
20,233.04
1 657 . QQ
15%
TOTAL SECOND ¥fAR»
77