HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-09; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesMINUTES OF: Beach Erosion Committee
DATE OF MEETING: July 9, 1996
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairman Howes called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Copley, Meyers, Jackson, & Howes
Absent: Members Hall, Williams, Reasons
Guests: Terry Wells - North County Times
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held on June 11, 1996 were approved.
1. OPPORTUNISTIC SAND PROGRAM: Staff member Jantz briefed the Committee on
the status of this item. Steve explained that this program had been on hold for awhile,
awaiting the outcome of the grade separation project by Solana Beach. Because it was
similar in nature, Carlsbad wanted to learn from their resolution, refine it, and apply it to
its own program. Steve met with representatives from the Coastal Commission and
Army Corps of Engineers last week and will mold the comments into a report focusing
on the project description and technical issues, which will be submitted later this month.
The technical issues focus on four areas: grain size, toxicity, color, and methodology of
deposition. Compliance of grain size, toxicity, and color criteria can be determined
through the soils analysis process. Methodology can be addressed by establishing a
manual detailing the procedures for field work and managing the deposition of materials.
Staff will package this and submit it with the permit. The intent is to gain a general
permit in which the City could administer this type of program. Initially, the problem the
Army Corps had with this idea was that they were not willing to relinquish 100%
authority to the City. However, the Army Corps will act as an advisory to the City; the
City would streamline the Corps process by having it evaluated, and the Army Corps
would give its approval following their assessment for compliance.
2. OLD BUSINESS:. Staff member Steve Jantz briefed the Committee on the status of
the Seawall project, and noted that the City received 75% submittal of the package last
week. The package was reviewed and comments were forwarded back to
Woodward/Clyde. The aim is to award the contract by September 15 and begin
construction before the end of the federal fiscal year, and before Coastal Commission
and Army Corps permits expire. The Coastal Commission has not made changes to the
Seawall as proposed. The City will select a staff inspector to work full time on this
project. Because of the size of the project, the bidding process will not be competitive.
3. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Member Copely announced that this would be
his last meeting as his term had expired and a new member had been appointed, and
added he enjoyed working on this Committee. He ended his comments by saying the
best thing this Committee could do was to continue work on long term nourishment. On
behalf of the Engineering Department, Steve thanked Member Copley for the work and
input he contributed during his term.
Chairman Howes said he would like to see the Committee Members become more
involved in projects. Steve responded that it was his desire as well to have the
Committee more involved and that he would add that topic for discussion on the
September agenda when the new Member would be present.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: Terry Wells asked if the Master Permit pertained solely to areas
inside Carlsbad, or outside of Carlsbad as well. Steve answered that it included areas
within Carlsbad, which are the Buena Vista Lagoon and Agua Hedionda.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. The next meeting of the Beach
Erosion Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 1996, at 4:00 p.m. at the Housing
and Redevelopment office.
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