HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-08; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesMINUTES OF: BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: April 8, 2008
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:05p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present Members: Ed Andrews, Matt Rocco, Mat Huff, Dick Erhardt, Bud Carroll,
Absent Members: Angela O'Hara, Bill Gelfound
Guests: David Garber
Staff: Steven Jantz and Jayme Foster
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the March 11, 2008 meeting were approved 5-0
(Erhardt/Rocco) with one change.
1. BEACH WALK EVENT UPDATE: The Committee sub-group provided an update on the
upcoming Beach Walk event scheduled for Saturday April 19th. Committee members Huff
and Rocco met on Wednesday April 2nd with the subcommittee and representatives from the
California Department of Parks and Recreation. Committee member Rocco mentioned the
other various activities that are going on throughout the city on the same day. It was also
stated that the State Department of Parks and Recreation, lead by Brian Ketterer, should be
commended for their efforts to put on this event. It was recognized Brian Ketterer has gone
above and beyond what was expected and his presence in the Carlsbad Community is
immense. A final site meeting will take place on the 15th and all details will be settled. Also
on the 15th, Committee Chair O'Hara will attend the City Council meeting and invite Council
members to the Beach Walk event. Committee members Huff and Rocco and staff member
Jantz have committed to be at the event the entire time, with other members stopping in when
they could. Jantz will provide a canopy, sign, and table. Committee member Andrews
suggested having a small speech prepared to get people's attention.
2. SHORELINE PRESERVATION WORKING GROUP: Staff member Jantz provided a brief
summary of the Sandag Shoreline Preservation Working Group meeting on April 4, 2008.
Staff member Jantz was accompanied by Council member Ann Kulchan and Committee Chair
O'Hara for this meeting. Sandag reported on the status of the Army Corp of Engineers
Section 227 Project at Oil Pier's in Ventura. The project proposes the construction of an
offshore artificial reef with the objective of retaining sand on the local beach as well as
producing a surfing wave. The 2008 WRDA legislation was recently signed by the President
approving funding to allow this project to proceed to the construction phase. The next
Shoreline Preservation Working Group meeting is scheduled for June 12th.
3. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Committee member Carroll asked about the
proposed parking fee on Tamarack Beach. Staff member Jantz provided a brief history of the
parking lot, the current fee programs for beach parking in other cities, and the history of the
State and City agreement to keep parking free. On April 10th, the state will go before the
Coastal Commission to request a permit for parking fees. Public Works Director Pruim will be
putting together a counter with regards to overflow parking into residential areas, safety
concerns regarding pedestrian crossing major streets, and how this will end free parking in
southern California. Committee member Huff spoke about how the city has no authority over
the parking lot, how other cities have dealt with safety issues and parking in residential areas,
and how most people will pay the fee. Mr. Pruim has asked the Committees their advice on
this issues and if any member will be speaking before the Coastal Commission as either the
Committee and as citizens. Committee member Andrews asked staff to clarify if this is in our
authority to do as a Committee. We advise the City to speak with the State and try to work
out another option. The committee would also recommend Staff member Jantz attend the
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meeting so the Committee can stay properly briefed in order to give accurate advisements to
the City.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: David Garber stated that as a citizen, he would not mind paying for
beach parking, in order to take advantage of the beautiful climate and convenience of parking
closer. Garber suggested there be an annual pass for parking and asked if the beaches
would see any benefit of the money collected. Staff replied it goes into a general State parks
fund and would go to all State parks.
ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. The next meeting of the Beach
Preservation Committee will be Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Carlsbad Faraday
Administration Building. Room 173-A (1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008).
Associate Engineer