HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-09; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesMINUTES OF: BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: December 9, 2008
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present Members: Ed Andrews, Dick Erhardt, Bud Carroll, Angela O'Hara, Mat Huff,
and Matt Rocco
Absent Members: Bill Gelfound
Guests: Ray Duncan and Brian Ketterer
Staff: Steven Jantz and Jayme Foster
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the October 14, 2008 meeting were approved 5-0
(Huff/Carroll) with 1 change.
1. SHORELINE PRESERVATION WORKING GROUP: Staff member Jantz provided a brief
summary of the Sandag Shoreline Preservation Working Group meeting of December 4,
2008.
California Coastal Sediment Management Plan - The draft CCSM will be available for
review on December 15th. The state is asking interested parties to review the
document and provide any comments or questions to Sandag by Jan. 16, 2009. Staff
member Jantz recommended an interested BPC member should review the document
and, if necessary, discuss any appropriate issues at the next meeting. Staff will then
forward the comments to Sandag.
• Sandag Regional Beach Sand Project 2:
• A member of the RBSP2 consultant team provided a presentation summarizing the
offshore vibracore operations. Sediment samples were taken from various sites
and the quantity of sand at the borrow sites were determined. The results indicate
there are adequate borrow sites with beach compatible sand material to implement
the RBSP2.
• The staff working group is evaluating the next steps for the project which include
environmental review, resource agency permitting, and final engineering design
plans. Sandag is requesting each agency consider their funding share for the next
phase as they consider their annual budgets. The State has provided 85% of the
funding for the entire project. Sandag is requested each city council approve an
MOU guaranteeing the funds to continue with the project by the Feb. 5 meeting.
Carlsbad's portion is approximately $42,000 which is consistent with the Ag
Mitigation Fund program. By motion, the Committee recommended the Carlsbad
City Council execute the MOU with Sandag and commit to funding the city's share
of the next phases of the RBSP2 by a 6-0 vote (Carroll/O'Hara).
Marine Life Protection Act - A state appointed committee is considering adopting
regulations for the protection of the marine environment and species as outlined in the
provisions of the Marine Life Protection Act. At the recent CSBPA annual conference,
a state representative indicated certain restrictions in the draft program could have an
effect on future beach nourishment activities. It was noted there were no San Diego
county representatives on the board considering the program. Sandag and CalCoast
have made attempts to become more involved with the development of the southern
California MLPA regulations including attempts to have a representative to be
appointed to the state committee. The MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder
Group is scheduling a public outreach meeting for January 12-13 in San Diego. All
interested parties are encouraged to attend.
BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Minutes of December 9, 2008
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2. PUBLIC OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES: The Committee discussed venues to further the
Public Outreach Goal including distribution of Beach brochure. Committee members Huff and
Rocco asked for more brochures to distribute and Staff member Jantz will get an update on
the volunteer that was assigned to distribute them throughout the City's venues. A
subcommittee was formed to start planning the Beach Event. Items that will be discussed at
the subcommittee meeting are; location, date, clean-up efforts, permits, and contacting other
agencies to contribute to the event.
3. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS:
Lagoon Committee Report - There is a CLAW meeting scheduled on December 19th.
• Agua Hedionda Lagoon Update - Dredging started the week of December 1st.
State Parks Report:
• 50 ashcans (23 in Carlsbad) and trash can lids have been donated to the
state to help with cigarette butts and garbage. There are not as many trash
cans on the beaches due to budget and maintenance cut backs.
• Only 2 positions are needed to be filled to have a full police/lifeguard staff.
Non-profit associations are beginning to work with the campgrounds.
• Pay for parking is on hold due to the restraining order Carlsbad was
awarded.
• On Dec. 22nd, trucks will begin to arrive in Encinitas to truck in sand from the
parking lot construction.
• Updated BPC Resolution - Committee member Rocco spoke regarding the current
resolution gives us a broader scope and ability to have a greater impact, except that
the Beach Preservation Committee name is incorrect. The Committee agreed it would
be beneficial to keep the current resolution and send a letter to the City Attorney
asking his advice to correct the name issue.
Committee member Carroll presented a letter and research regarding the proposed
jetty's on the north border of Carlsbad. Carroll would like the committee to read and
form opinions regarding this matter, submit comments, and take a stance and be
involved in the project. Carroll would like this discussed in greater detail at the next
meeting.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:22 p.m. The next meeting of the Beach
Preservation Committee will be Tuesday, January 13, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Carlsbad
Faraday Administration Building, Room 173-A(1635 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, 92008).
STEVEN JANTZ
Associate Engineer