Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-03-08; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesMinutes of: Beach Erosion Committee Date of Meeting: March 8, 1993 Time of Meeting: 9:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER Chair Vigil called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL Present: Members Vigil, Copley, Hall, Jackson, Meyer, Reasons APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting held February 8, 1993 were approved as amended. 1. UPDATE ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS* STURDY: Staff member Jantz informed the Committee that the Corps public workshop would be held in April after the Committee presentation to City Council Member Hall discussed information on Transient Occupancy Tax noting the loss in revenue to the City and merchants correlated to loss of sand on the beach. Tony Howard-Jones addressed the Committee acknowledging the problem that a lack of sand had caused for his hotel business on the beach. Item was continued at this point because representatives from the Corps had not arrived. 2. OPPORTUNISTIC SAND; Chair Vigil opened the discussion stating that the list of sites are ones identified by looking at maps. All are not perfect but have been identified for further investigation to determine which ones may be viable as sand storage sites. The identified sites will be analyzed and ranked. Staff member Jantz introduced Donna Bernard stating that she would be looking into the permitting process for sand storage sites. Motion made and duly seconded for the Sub-committee and staff to review each site for potential. Site 1,4, 5 and the north end of Buena Vista Lagoon warrant further investigation. At this point the Committee returned to item 1. Representatives from the Corps, Doug Chitwood and Wendy Feller arrived at 9:25. 1. UPDATE ON CORPS OP ENGINEERS' STUDY (Continued) t Mr. Chitwood reiterated the purpose of the study noting that the technical work had been done and now the need is to analyze conditions of the beach and compare to the type of damage under certain storm conditions. A cost/benefit analysis will be done. Ms. Feller stated that wave height needs to be correlated to damage sustained. No more that 50 percent can be for recreational benefit loss. 3. COUNCIL PRESENTATION/COMMITTEE GOALSi Committee reviewed the draft Agenda Bill and goals information. The Sub-committee will meet with staff to finalize the report which will be presented to Council in early April. 4. SANDAQ SHORELINE EROSION COMMITTEEt Member Jackson updated the Committee on the SANDAG Committee stating that the Navy has come up with 240,000 cubic yards of sand to be used at Imperial Beach. SANDAG is working to stream line the process. The Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1989 (Federal Act) will impact the City. It concerns the Barrier Island on the East Coast. Agua Hedionda had been identified on the West Coast and if approved will eliminate building (wall). SANDAG is opposing and letters will be sent to the Feds asking that San Diego be excluded from this report. Member Jackson handed out the SANDAG revised draft of the Shoreline Preservation Strategy. SANDAG wants to have another public workshop. By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 A.M. Respectfully submitted ••^5 ' ~'^ "" '''^ PATRICIA CRATTY Senior Management Analyst/Engineering BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE COUNCIL PRESENTATION OUTLINE I INTRODUCTION OF COMMITTEE AND OVERVIEW OF REPORT (INTRODUCE CHAIRMAN) City Engineer II REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND KEY GOALS FOR 1993 Chairman III OPPORTUNISTIC SAND PROGRAM OVERVIEW Vice Chairman IV OVERVIEW CORPS STUDY Steve Jantz V BEACH MONITORING PROGRAM City Engineer VI CHAIRMAN SUMMARIZE, RECOMMEND ACTION AND REQUEST QUESTIONS City Engineer BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE DATE 1993 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ENQ PROGRAM APPROVAL Adopt Resolution No. approving the Beach Erosion Committee Mission Statement, 1993 Goals and Objectives, and adopting a policy statement and policy direction concerning opportunistic sand. ITEM EXPLANATION: On June 10, 1986, the City Council approved Resolution No. 8596 establishing a permanent Beach Erosion Committee (BEC) whose role it was to "investigate and report on topics or studies related to beach erosion" as directed by the City Council and City Manager. Since its founding, the BEC has been involved with, or helped develop: • Carlsbad Seawall. • Carlsbad Boulevard Storm Drain System. • Obtain grants for the design of the Carlsbad Boulevard Shore Protection Wall between the jetties at Agua Hedionda Lagoon. • Developed and implemented a five-year Beach Monitoring Program. • Obtained funding for a $350,000 Shoreline Erosion Control Study from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. • Established review authority of SDG&E Dredge Disposal Program. • Coordinated with the SANDAG Shoreline Erosion Committee. The purpose of this report is to update the City Council on current BEC activities and obtain approval for the Committee's 1993 Goals and Objectives. The Committee is also recommending, as a part of its program, that the City Council approve a policy related to opportunistic sand authorizing the BEC and staff to cooperate with SANDAG to develop sites and programs to take advantage of potential resources for beach nourishment. Goals and Objectives The attached goals and objectives focus on three basic activities: • Beach Nourishment Programs. • Financial Programs. • Ongoing Studies, Monitoring and Liaison with Other Local and Regional Agencies. Page 2 of Agenda Bill No. Key activities for the year will be: • Implement Opportunistic Sand Action Plan in cooperation with SANDAG. • Prepare a Report on Financing Options. • Monitor SDG&E Dredge Program. • Evaluate Beach Monitoring Activities. • Develop Beach Berming Action Plan. • Coordinate and Review Corps of Engineers' Shoreline Erosion Reconnaissance Study. Opportunistic Sand As a part of the SANDAG Shoreline Erosion Program, an Opportunistic Sand Program is being developed to allow local agencies to capture suitable sand material from construction sites in close proximity to the beach and deposit that material onto the beach. Under this program, each agency has been requested to identify potential sites suitable to accept opportunistic sand for placement on the beach. SANDAG would then assist the agencies in obtaining permits to place the sand onto the beach. Under this program, it is assumed that the material would be suitable for beach disposal and can be obtained at minimal, or no cost, to the agency. The only cost incurred would be in the placement of the sand onto the beach periodically. The BEC has developed a policy statement for Council consideration and an action plan to initiate such a program for the City of Carlsbad. Incorporated into the attached resolution is the following policy statement: COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT ON OPPORTUNISTIC SAND As a result of real estate development, highway and road building and other construction activities, surplus sand suitable for placement on beaches is available from time to time at minimal or no cost. It shall be the City's policy to actively pursue, in conjunction with the SANDAG Shoreline Erosion Committee, a program to take advantage of opportunities to obtain suitable sand of this type for placement on Carlsbad's beaches for purposes of erosion control and recreational activities. Attached as Exhibit "B" is the BEC Action Plan for Opportunistic Sand. Page 3 of Agenda Bill No. The BEC is currently exploring opportunistic sand sites in the following general areas: • Buena Vista Lagoon mouth • Agua Hedionda Lagoon to Palomar Airport Road • Encina Creek • Batiquitos Lagoon mouth The BEC will select the three most viable sites to further explore potential licenses and permit authority for a disposal and placement program. All efforts will be coordinated through the SANDAG Shoreline Erosion Committee. Corps of Engineers Coastline Storm Damage Reduction Reconnaissance Study On January 19, 1992, the Corps of Engineers initiated their reconnaissance study to evaluate the Federal government's interest in projects to protect critical segments of the Carlsbad coastline. The reconnaissance study is the first of three stages in the development of a project: Stage 1: Reconnaissance Study Stage 2: Feasibility Study Stage 3: Design and Construction The current study is to evaluate the nature of the problem and potential solutions to protect the Carlsbad coastline from damage. The major focus of this study is the evaluation of damage potential and the cost of potential mitigation measures. Based on the cost benefit analysis, it will be determined if a sufficient Federal interest exists to move to the feasibility stage. The feasibility study will provide preliminary engineering that will further help define and develop potential protection projects. This study will require local participation to proceed. Subsequent projects developed by this program would involve local funding. Staff is currently assisting the Corps with data collection. The Corps will be seeking local input from the community at a public hearing scheduled for . The study will be coordinated with the BEC throughout the process with periodic Council briefings. Prior to the final report approval, January of 1994, the City will have full review of the program. Beach Monitoring The Council had previously requested staff and the BEC to evaluate the current beach monitoring effort in light of the current budget situation. This effort is included in the goals and objectives. A more detailed report with alternatives will be submitted with this year's budget for Council consideration. Page 4 of Agenda Bill No. FISCAL IMPACT: The staff support for BEG activities, including the Opportunistic Sand Action Plan, is estimated at $ . The current budget also contains $30,000 for beach monitoring activities. EXHIBITS: 1. Location map. 2. Resolution No. 3. BEACH EROSION COMMITTEE 1993 GOALS & OBJECTIVES MISSION STATEMENT: It shall be the Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Erosion Committee to advise the City Council and 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 programs to insure continuous beach nourishment to maintain sand on the beach to provide for shoreline protection and recreational enjoyment. OBJECTIVES • Implement Opportunistic Sand Action Plan to provide permitted sites suitable for storage and placement of sand materials which may become available to the City at minimal or no cost. • Monitor annual SDG&E program to dredge the Aqua Hedionda Lagoon and make recommendations as to placement of the dredge materials consistent with the approved Special Use Permits. • Develop an action plan to study the potential for a Beach Berming program. • Develop action plan to explore offshore sand mining to provide for beach nourishment. GOAL 2 Evaluate potential programs to provide funding for beach nourishment and shoreline protection projects. OBJECTIVES • Evaluate annual beach monitoring programs to insure the most cost effective approach to maintain a required database. • Coordinate with U.S. Army Corp of Engineers in the development of it's reconnaissance study to optimize opportunities to obtain State and Federal funding of beach nourishment and shoreline protection activities. • Prepare report evaluation potential funding alternatives to provide for beach nourishment and shoreline protection programs. AO e OPPORTUNISTIC SAND SITE I: East of the SDG&E Encina Power Plant in a vacant area between Highway 5 and the AT&SF Railway. This site is bounded on the south by Cannon Road which would be the primary access. Since Cannon Road is planned to be a future primary arterial highway, this site would present no traffic problems. SITE II: Ecke Property located on an ocean-front bluff on Carlsbad Boulevard at Cerezo Drive. Since this property is highly priced and a sand operation would interfere with the view of existing homes on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard, this site is not a good prospect. Sand storage would definitely be ruled out because it would surcharge a fragile bluff. If used for just dumping sand, the sand would have to be dumped back from the bluff, then conveyed by belt over the bluff. The afore reasoning would also hold for the vacant State land immediately south of the Ecke property. SITE III: State land on the ocean bluff on Carlsbad Boulevard south of Manzano Drive. Again, storage would not be possible because of the danger of bluff failure. However, it could be used as a site to dump sand directly upon the beach. The sand would again have to be dumped back from the fragile bluff and conveyed over the bluff. Access would be from Carlsbad Boulevard at a point close to the Palomar Airport Road intersection. SITE IV: State land at the Encina Sewage Plant outfall pipeline in an area between the north and south lanes of Carlsbad Boulevard. This area is adequate for sand storage and, as needed, sand could be trucked to a contiguous dumping area on the south lane of Carlsbad Boulevard for direct dumping into the ocean. SITE V: State land on Carlsbad Boulevard west of the SDG&E Encina Power Plant and north of Tierra Del Oro Street. This site is close to Site I and would be ideal for sand deposition on the beach. There is beach level access from the Carlsbad Boulevard south lane, south of the SDG&E warm water outfall, or trucks could dump in an area further south over a comparatively low bluff. SITE VI: Parking area and vacant land at the Palomar Airport Road and Carlsbad Boulevard interchange. This area could be used for storage and later trucked to Site III for dumping. •4L DRAFT HAUL ROTE FOR SAND TO BE STORED AND/OR DEPOSITED ON BEACH NEAR THE BUENA VISTA LAGOON <?Proceed on Carlsbad Boulevard to Maintain View Drive at the north end of Carlsbad. Follow Mountain View Drive approximately three hundred and forty five (345) feet to dirt road adjacent to tennis courts. Take the dirt road to designated unloading site(s). There is a locked gate at the entrance to the dirt road. A key to unlock the gate can be obtained from the City of Carlsbad Parks and Recreation Department, 1166 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California 92008, phone 434-2824. A City of Carlsbad Haul Route Permit (copy attached) should be filed with the City of Carlsbad Engineering Department at 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad California 92008 phone 438-1161 and approval received prior to hauling. t- >t) T) -J r'03->no 3d3JH aozo Export Project Number.. Import Project Number:_ Haul Dates-From: CITY OF CARLSBAD HAUL ROUTE PERMIT Export Site Address:. Import Site Address:. To: Permit No: Sheet of Type of Material or Equipment to be moved:. Quantity of Material or Equipment to be moved: Number of trucks moving: Type of Trucks:. Name of Trucking Company: Responsible person in charge:. Business Telephone:24-Hour Telephone:. * HAUUNG OF MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT ON SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR CITY HOLIDAY PROHIBITED. « HOURS ARE RESTRICTED TO 7 M AM TO 4:00 PM. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. » THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVOKE OH CHANGE THIS HAUL ROUTE AT ANY TIME. » HAUL ROUTES ARE TO BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL BE CAUSE FOR REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT. ONE APPROVED COPY IS IN EACH TRUCK ASSIGNED TO THE HAUL ONE APPROVED COPY SHALL REMAIN AT THE SITE IS). Applicant's Signature:.Date: CITY APPROVAL Approved by:. Commenis: Date: