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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-08; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesJVIIMUTES OF: Beach Erosion Committee DATE OF MEETING: August 8, 2000 TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: Present: Members Howes, King, Prohaska, Sigafoose, Macklin, Andrews, Bettis Absent: Guests: Don Jackson, Ray Duncan, Council member James Bond, Kathy Weldon, Rick Hughes, Ernie Soczka, Leslea Meyerhoff, David Cannon, Jason Martin, Carrie Loya Member Mike Howes addressed the committee and explained that his employer, Hofman Planning, is representing Cabrillo Power in obtaining various regulatory agency permits for the Encina Power Plant. Member Howes explained that he would not be able to participate in any discussions or decisions on issues relating to the power plant. 1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS: Staff member Steve Jantz introduced newly appointed members Noreen Sigafoose, Ed Andrews and John Bettis to the Beach Erosion Committee. 2. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Committee reviewed and discussed their 2000 Goals and Objectives program. Member Andrews stated that he felt the goals are too broad and encompassing. He indicated that the Committee should focus on a few goals and try to build on their past achievements. Member Andrews volunteered to pursue Goal 3 and is interested in reviewing past reports of the Beach Profile program. Member Macklin suggested that Committee members may want to focus on various goals and form working groups. Staff member Jantz suggested that the Committee hold a workshop on their goals and objective program with an effort to further define the work efforts necessary to achieve their goals. The Committee agreed and recommended that the workshop be held in September. By a unanimous decision (motion by Member Macklin, second by Member Bettis), the Committee adopted their 2000 Goals and Objectives program and will schedule a workshop for the second Tuesday in September. 3. SAND RETENTION STRATEGIES: The Committee considered the request by SANDAG for the funding of a proportional share of the development of a regional Sand Retention Strategy. The Committee recognized that the development of a sand retention program is included in their Goals and Objective program. The Committee discussed the benefits of sand retention and that it would be important to work with the adjacent coastal cities. The Committee indicated that a regional approach to the development of sand retention strategies is the appropriate way of dealing with this type of issue. By a unanimous decision (motion by Member Howes, second by Member Macklin), the Committee recommended that the City Council fund the Carlsbad share of the cost for the development of a regional Sand Retention program. 4. AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON DREDGING: Member Mike Howes excused himself due to a conflict of interest. Representatives of the Encina Power Plant provided a presentation on the history of the lagoon, past dredging events, and the current proposal to dredge the lagoon during the winter season of 2000-2001. The applicant explained that approximately 366,000 to 420,000 cubic yards of sand must be dredged from the outer basin of the lagoon in order to ensure that adequate cooling waters reach the Encina Power Plant. Cabrillo Power further indicated that it is willing to comply with the findings of the sand transport study that was a requirement of their previous Coastal Commission permit. That report recommends that 30% of the sand dredged from the outer basin should be placed on the section of beach north of the Tamarack Beach parking lot. The remaining sand will be spread on both middle and south beaches. Staff member Jantz provided a history of SUP 92-04 and explained that the City has determined the permit is being "tolled" for this event only and that the SUP conditions will apply to this dredge proposal. Based on SUP 92-04, the Committee is to consider any Minutes of August 8, 2000 Beach Erosion Committee Page 2 dredge proposal and make a recommendation to the City Engineer on the location of beach disposal of the dredge materials. The City Engineer will then make the final determination. By a 6-0 vote (motion by Member Prohaska, second by Member King, Member Howes excused), the Committee recommends to the City Engineer the dredge program outlined in the staff report (attached). The Committee further recommended that staff send a letter of support to the Army Corps of Engineers for the extension of the existing Corps permit for the dredging of the lagoon. 5. OLD BUSINESS: Staff member Jantz provided a status report on the Opportunistic Sand Program. Based on discussions with the City's Planning Department, in order to adequately address and mitigate the impacts for this project, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is necessary. Staff will be preparing the scope of environmental services needed and secure a contract with the appropriate consultants. 6. NEW BUSINESS: Staff submitted a copy of the report summarizing the results of the Spring 2000 Beach Profile Survey for information only. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None 8. PUBLIC COMMENT: None By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30p.m. The next meeting of the Beach Erosion Committee will be Tuesday, September 12, 2000 and conduct a workshop of the Committees' Goals and Objectives. STEVEN JANT2 Associate Engineer