HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-09; Beach Preservation Committee; MinutesM I N U T E S
MEETING OF: BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: January 9, 2018
TIME OF MEETING: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING: Parks and Recreation Administration
799 Pine Avenue, Suite 200
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 4:02 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Present Members: Chair Linda Petrucci, Committee Members Briggs, Pion-Goureau,
McEachern, Lang, and Prietto
Absent Members: None absent
Guests: Phil Diehl and George Pianka, Sheila Henika
City/State Staff: Aeryn Donnelly-Terrey, Kasia Trojanowska, Kyle Lancaster, Jonathan
Schauble, Marshall Plantz, Adriana Alvarez, and Lisa Urbach
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes for the meeting of September 12, 2017 were approved (5-0-1), on proper motion by Members
Pion-Goureau and Lang.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment
1. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BPC MEMBERS
The Committee welcomed newly appointed member John Prietto.
2. TERRAMAR COASTAL AREA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Jonathan Schauble, Associate Engineer, provided a presentation and update of the Terramar Coastal
Area Improvements Project, which focuses on the Terramar area along Carlsbad Blvd., from Manzano
Dr. north to near the Agua Hedionda Lagoon warm water jetty, along with the bluff top area across
from the Encina Power Station (NRG). The updated concepts designs provide two alternatives for the
Carlsbad Blvd. intersections, and a single design for the bluff top across from the power station. The
conceptual designs will be presented to the City Council for feedback in spring 2018.
3. TAMARACK PROJECT
Marshall Plantz, Engineering Manager, provided a presentation and update of the Tamarack Coastal
Project, which focuses on the area around the intersection of Carlsbad Blvd. and Tamarack Ave. The
projects’ emphasis is to improve the intersection, with widened sidewalks and bike lanes/buffers,
added on-street parking, improved safety and enhanced recreation along this area of the coast. A
community meeting on this project will be held on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at the City of Carlsbad
Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave.
4. AGUA HEDIONDA MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT
Sheila Henika, Encina Power Station, provided a presentation and update on the maintenance
dredging of the outer basin of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. The conditions set by the regulatory
agencies have been met, and all permits are in place for the project to commence on January 29,
2018. The expected completion of this project is April 15, 2018.
5. NRG MARINE OIL PIPELINE REMOVAL PROJECT
Sheila Henika, Encina Power Station, provided a presentation and update on the project application
submitted in 2016 by Cabrillo Power I, LLC, to remove a pipeline, offshore mooring equipment, and a
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riprap groin that extends west of the existing power plant. The project team has finalized the
regulatory agencies’ permits processing, and removal of pipeline began in the first week of January
2018. The work is expected to be completed by the end of March 2018.
6. OCEAN STREET BEACH ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Kyle Lancaster, Parks Services Manager, provided a presentation and update on the Ocean Street
Beach Access Improvements Project, which outlined the enhancements designed for the seven
northern beach access points located at: Oak Avenue, Carlsbad Village Drive, Grand Avenue,
Christiansen Avenue, Beech Avenue Cypress Avenue, and Rue Des Chateaux. The project
improvements include widening the path of travel, ADA accessible curbs ramps, new crosswalks,
signage, seating amenities, and California native planting. Improvements to all seven accesses are
scheduled for completion by the end of May 2018.
7. STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES REPORT
North Coast Sector Interim Superintendent Lisa Urbach reported that California State Park officials are
working along with NRG on the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Maintenance Dredging and Marine Oil Pipeline
Removal Projects. General maintenance is currently underway at the Carlsbad State Campground.
Lastly, the State’s local concessions agreement is coming up for re-bid.
8. ELECTION OF A CHAIR AND A VICE-CHAIR OF THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The Committee nominated and re-appointed member Petrucci as the Chair, and nominated and
appointed member McEachern as the new Vice-Chair.
ADJOURNMENT/NEXT MEETING
By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:31 pm. The next meeting of the Beach Preservation
Committee will be Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the City of Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
Administration Offices, 799 Pine Avenue, Suite 200, Carlsbad, 92008.
Aeryn Donnelly-Terrey
Parks Planner