HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-13; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesMINUTES OF: Beach Erosion Committee
DATE OF MEETING: May 13,1997
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Howes called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Hall, Howes, Jackson, Macklin and Meyers
Absent: Members Proshaska and Reasons
Guests: Ray Duncan - City of Oceanside
Roy Latas - Past President of Surfrider's Association
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting held on April 8, 1997 were approved.
1. NAVY HOMEPORTING PROJECT: Staff member Jantz reported that the draft
Environment Impact Assessment is out for preliminary review. The Navy is currently
processing permits to allow for deposition on Carlsbad's beaches later this year.
2. SHORELINE EROSION COMMITTEE: Due to time constraints, this item was continued
to the June 10, 1997 meeting. Committee member Howes will report on the Shoreline
Erosion Committee meeting of May 8,1997.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
• Discussion on Groins - Roy Latas, past president of the Surfrider's Association
talked to the Committee about Beach Nourishment and enhancement. The Surfrider
Association's objects to installing hard structures. The Committee suggested that
the Surfrider Association attend Sandag Shoreline Erosion meetings and also send
letters of support for Assembly Bill 1228, The Beach Enhancement Act.
4. NEW BUSINESS: None
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Member Macklin asked "Should the Beach
Erosion Committee get involved in increasing the lifeguards services for Carlsbad?" His
concern with future widening of the beach with additional sand will increase crowds
demanding more services for Public Safety. Chief Lifeguard, Denny Stouffer discussed
the current Life Guard Services and the cost of a proposed increase in services.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The next meeting of the Beach
Erosion Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. at the Housing and
Redevelopment office.
BELINDA GUZMAN