HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-13; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesMINUTES OF: Beach Erosion Committee
DATE OF MEETING: November 13, 2001
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members: Ed Andrews, John Bettis, Bud Carroll, Richard Erhardt, Bruce Macklin,
Robert Prohaska, Norine Sigafoose,
Absent: Npne
Guests: Mike Howes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the May 8, 2001 meeting were approved 5-0.
1. COMMITTEE NAME CHANGE: Committee members requested to reconsider their
previous recommendation to change the name of the committee. By 5-0 vote, the
Committee approved a name change to Beach Preservation Commission. Staff will prepare
an agenda bill for City Council noting the name change.
2. 2001/02 CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR: The Committee voted on Chair and Vice-chair
positions for the next year. By 5-0 vote, the Committee elected Ed Andrews-Chair and
Bruce Macklin-Vice-chair.
3. SANDAG SHORELINE PRESERVATION COMMITTEE: The Committee received the
summary report of the November 1, 2001 Shoreline Preservation Committee meeting. The
report highlighted the status of the Regional Beach Sand project and The Shoreline
Preservation Committee recognized the need to pursue additional funds for future beach
nourishment projects.
4. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION FOR CONSULTING SERVICES: The Committee
considered a draft Request for Qualifications to secure a coastal engineer for as-needed
consulting services. By a 7-0 vote the Committee approved a motion to move forward with
the Request for Qualifications to secure a coastal engineer for as-needed consulting
services. Staff will prepare a request for proposal.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
t Opportunistic Sand Program EIR Status - The EIR is in process with Dudek &
Associates. Staff will coordinate a meeting with resource agencies.
I Jetty Restoration Project Status - The State Lands Commission is processing an EIR
for the proposed northern jetty extension.
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
1 Beach Ecology Education Program - By a 7-0, vote the Committee approved a
motion to support a slope planting program at the seawall. Staff will coordinate a
meeting with States Parks & Recreation Ecologist, Pamela Higgins.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
NEXT MEETING - Tuesday, December 1 1 , 2001 .
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. The next meeting of the Beach
Erosion Committee will be Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at the City of Carlsbad Faraday
Administration Building.
BELINDA R. GUZMAN
Administrative Secretary