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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-01; Beach Preservation Commission; ; Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 Meeting Date: Dec. 1, 2020 To: Beach Preservation Commission From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks Planner Subject: Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 Recommended Action Review, edit as needed, and adopt the work plan for fiscal year 2020-21 and recommend approval by the City Council. Discussion In 2018, the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create uniform policies and procedures related to boards and commissions. CMC Section 2.15.020 (C) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken. On June 4, 2019, the Beach Preservation Commission unanimously adopted its work plan for fiscal year 2019-20 and recommended approval by the City Council. The work plan included the activities that the Beach Preservation Commission anticipated undertaking in that fiscal year. The purpose of a work plan is to encourage increased dialogue between the Beach Preservation Commission and the City Council. It is also intended to ensure that the Beach Preservation Commission is working in line with the priorities of the City Council. On Jan. 14, 2020, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Beach Preservation Work Plan for fiscal year 2019- 20 (Exhibit 1). At its’ regular meeting on Oct. 6, 2020, the Beach Preservation Commission reviewed a draft work plan for fiscal year 2020-21. On an approved minute motion, the Commission voted to consider and reevaluate the draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 at its’ next regular meeting on Dec. 1, 2020. The Commissioners were invited to submit any potential edits on the draft work plan to the staff liaison for the Commission, Parks Planner Michael Tully by November 19, 2020. Staff received suggested edits from Chairperson Briggs and Vice Chairperson Steindleberger. Staff has prepared updated drafts to the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 (Exhibits 2&3) based off the edits received for the Commission to review and consider for adoption. Next Steps & BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION Staff Report . The Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-2021 will be presented to the City Council for approval. Exhibits 1. Jan. 14, 2020 City Council Resolution approving the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2019-20 2. Draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 Edits from Chairperson Briggs. 3. Draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 Edits from Vice Chairperson Steindleberger. Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 3 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RENAMING THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TO BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND APPROVING THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20. WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission; and WHEREAS, in July 2018, the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code in an effort to create uniform policies related to all boards and commissions; and WHEREAS, at the April and June 2019 Beach Preservation Committee Meetings, Parks & Recreation staff and the chief innovation officer assisted with the preparation of a work plan for fiscal year 2019-20 that is consistent with the duties of the Beach Preservation Committee under City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120; and WHEREAS, the Beach Preservation Committee's mission is to advise the City Council and the city manager on matters related to erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline (e.g., littoral cells, sea level rise et.al.), and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2019, the Beach Preservation Committee unanimously accepted and recommended City Council approval of the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves renaming the Beach Preservation Committee to Beach Preservation Commission. 3. That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for FY 2019-20, attached hereto as Attachment A. Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 4 of 6 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of January 2020, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. -1:~ lltc&r &me ;;1 /Jep"!} /t/ BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk . C 0J (SEAL) C/eru Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 5 of 6 ATTACHMENT A City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2019-2020 I. Mission Statement The Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission is to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters related to erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline (e.g., littoral cells, sea level rise et.al.}, and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public. II. Composition Consistent with City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120, the Beach Preservation Commission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council and the City Manager, and its seven members shall be appointed Carlsbad residents. The Commission shall investigate and report on topics or studies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Council and City Manager. Commission Members shall serve on a volunteer basis, on staggered terms. Commission Members are expected to attend all meetings, held at dates/times set by the Commission or requested by the City Council or City Manager. The Commission shall be standing, but subject to termination by the City Council if it deems the existence of the Commission is no longer necessary to the City. The Commission name was changed from its original 'Beach Erosion' to 'Beach Preservation', based on the nature of coastal awareness shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation. Ill. FY 2019-2020 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following FY 2019-20 Goals/Tasks: 1. Study and investigate local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a. Actively participate in and monitor the efforts of SANDAG's Shoreline Preservation Working Group and member cities to plan and implement the next Regional Beach Sand Project. b. Investigate and research various types of sand retention projects constructed nationally and internationally. c. Participate in the selection process of optimal methods of sand retention for the Carlsbad shoreline. 2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. Jan. 14, 2020 Item #13 Page 6 of 6 a. Collaborate with the California Department of Parks & Recreation on erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of state-owned beaches within the City of Carlsbad. b. Coordinate efforts with government agencies, representatives from the lagoon foundations, and citizen groups who are interested in shoreline preservation and beach nourishment. c. Monitor state and federal legislation that would provide funding for beach nourishment and enhancement projects. 3. Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancementof local beaches. a. Educate the public on the need for beach preservation, and the role of individuals, groups and legislators in maintaining this important resource. b. Participate in community events to increase awareness of the beach and shoreline preservation efforts of the Beach Preservation Commission. c. Through personal involvement, promote improvement of sand quality as · related to storm water runoff and urban pollution, tobacco products and organic/inorganic material including dog/pet waste, plastics, etc. 4. Review and remain current on activities related to local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment a. Monitor the activities of SANDAG's Shoreline Preservation Working Group, including offshore monitoring programs and beach sand projects. b. Support and participate in activities of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association and other related organizations. c. Monitor and comment on future Encina Power activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. d. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Batiquitos Lagoon. e. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the enhancement of the Buena Vista Lagoon. EXHIBIT 2 -Proposed Edits from Chairperson Briggs City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2020-2021 I. Mission Statement The Mission of t he City of Carlsba d Beach Preservation Commission is to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters related to erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline {e.g., littoral cells, sea level rise et.al.}, and to study the best mea ns to maintain beache's for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public. ,,. II. Composition · Consistent with City Council Resolution Nos. 93.:'17g and 2003-120, the Beach Preservation Commission shall be.an advisofv commission to the City C:ouncil and the City Manager, and its seven members shall be appointed Carlsbad residents. The Commission shall investigate and report on topics or.studies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Council and City Manager. Commission Members shall serve on a volunteer basis, on staggerelt~;nis.''commission Members are expected to attend all meetings, held at dates/times se{by the,.C:ommissio~· or requested by the City Council or City Manager. The Commission s·hafl be sta~ding, but subject to termination by th~ City Council if it deems th·e·existence of the Commission is no longer necessary to the City. The Commission name w.ai'changed,from its ~riginal 'Beach Erosion' to 'Beach Preservation\ ba;ed on the ~ature of coast~I awareness shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more en·compassing view of shoreline preservation . . / . Ill. FY 20l9.20·20 2020-2021Go~ls & Tasks / , .. , . The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following FY 2019 20 2020- 2~21Goals/Tasks: · ~--·•. , -- i: Study and inve;;tigate local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a. /\ctively participate in and monitor the efforts of SANDAG's Shoreline heservation Working Group and member cities to plan and implement the next Regional Beach Sand Project. b. Investigate and research various types of sand retention projects constructed nationally and internationally. c. Participate in the selection process of optimal methods of sand retention for the Ca rl sbad shoreline. 2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local bea ches. a. Collaborate with the California Department of Parks & Recreation on erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of state-owned beaches within the City of Carlsbad. b. Coordinate efforts and address issues with government agencies, representatives from the lagoon foundations, and citizen groups who are interested in shoreline preservation and beach nourishment. c. Monitor state and federal legislation that would provide funding for beach nourishment and enhancement projects. 3. Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancement of local beaches. a. Educate the public on the need for beach pr_eservation, and the role of .----Formatted: Font 14 pt ...... __________________________________________ . ·--. ______ .. ____________________________________ .: ____ >====================< individuals, groups and legislators in maintaining this important resource. · Formatted: Font 12 pt b. Participate in community events· to increase awareness of the beach and •·-----._(> F=o=r=m=a=tt=ed=:=F=o=nt=: 1=4=p=t===========< shoreline preservation effprts of the Beach Preservat[on Commission. L_ Through personal involve~_ent, promote __ improvement of sand quality as related to storm water runoff and urb,ap pollution, tobacco products and organic/inorganic material indudirig dog/pet waste, plastics, etc. d. Make periodic.tau.rs of ~II Carlsb~cl-be~ches to assess physical conditions, usage factors an d safety considerati~ns for the beaches and potentially impacted surrounding areas,_·· . ···•,.,:. .·_ i. Resulting is~tAes requiring u~gent actio~ shall be identified to the responsible city ~taff 0n an. ex·pedited basis. ~ii. Pertinent observations indicating need of attention sha ll be compiled, revie~ed and approved by the Commission on a tri- annual basis. 4. Review and remain cur,rent on activities related to local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment a. Mon.ltor'the activities of SANDAG's Shoreline Preservation Working Group, including offshore monitoring programs and beach sand projects. Suppo_rt ard participate in activities of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association and other related organizations. c. Monitor and comment on future Encina Power activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. d. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Batiquitos Lagoon. e. Monitor and comment on future California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may have an impact on the local shoreline, particularly regarding the enhancement of the Buena Vista Lagoon. · Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii, ... + Start at: 2 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 1.88" + Indent at: 2.13" EXHIBIT 3 --Proposed Edits Vice-Chairperson Ste indlberger City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2020-2021 I. Mission Statement The Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission is to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters related to erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline (e.g., litt~ral cells, sea level rise et.al.), and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public. II. Composition Consistent with City Council Resolution Not 93-178 and 2003-129, the Beach Preservation Commission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council and the City Manager, and its seven members shall be appointed Carlsbad residents. The Commission shall investigate and report on i:op"i°cs or stuffies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Council and City Manager.· Commfssion Members shall serve on a volunteer basis, on staggered terms. Commission.,Me.ihbers are expected to attend all • meetings, held at dates/times ~~t by the Commissio~ or.•requested by the City Council or City Manager. The Commission shall be standin'g; but subjett to termination by the City . /.·.·· . . / Council if it deer11s th~ existence of the CO_!TIIJli,ssion is no longer necessary to the City. The Commissior< name was changedtroni'its original 'Beach Erosion' to 'Beach Preservation';'.,based on the n'ature of coastal awareness shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation. ', Ill. FY 2C>.l.9 202Q_2020-2021Goals & J"c1;;k·s The Beach Preserv·ation Commission will focus on the following FY 2019 20 2020- . 20;21~oals/Tasks: · -- {Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goa ls identified in alphas) '·• ....... _ 1. Stu~y•a.nd in1,1Cstigate local shoreline preser\1ation and beach not1rishment projects .. · a. Actively participate in and monitor the efforts of SMJD/\G's Shoreline Preservation Worl1ing Grot1p and member cities to plan and implement the next Regional Beach Sand Project. la . Investigate and research variot1s types of sand retention projects constrt1cted nationall~1 and internationally. c. Participate in the selection process of optimal methods of sand retention for the Carlsbad shoreline. 1. .Gain a better_understanding of_local shoreline preservation _and beach _______________ .---··i~.F_o_rm_a_t_te_d_: F_o_nt_: _N_ot_lt_a_lic ________ ~ nourishment projects. a. Study and investigate coastal erosion impacts to Carlsbad beaches through understanding of coastal processes and terminology, including: -Disruption of natural sand supply and sediment flow -High intensity storms and potential flooding -Hard stabilization structures or "coastal armoring" -Sand replen ishment/beach nourishment -Living shorelines, shoreline buffers -Sea Level Rise impacts -Littoral cell/Oceanside cell b. Review informational documents for current and future Commission members with items to include: -Map of the City of Carlsbad beaches and jurisdictions (i.e. State +,>_ •• -· ._California beaches and City of (ar'isbad beaches) ·~~· -Beach Preservation Resolutions outli~ing duties of Beach ._ ______________________________ ----------------------------------------------·------------ Preservation Com.m'ission -Minutes and information from •regional plan·~-ing partners such _ .. --· .. _ --. ----. ----. -. --· ------. ---,. ·---------.· .. -. ----------------.---------------------- as SANDAG's Shoreline Pre'servatlon Working Group ·' Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt, Not Raised by/ Lowered by Formatted: Indent: Left: 2", First line: O" Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt, Not Raised by/ Lowered by Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt, Not Raised by/ Lowered by -City of.C:arlsbad Draft Local Coostal Plan .---Formatted: Font Calibri, 12 pt; Not Raised by/ ._ __ -------------.. ..,.,;e:..,-------------. --------------------------------------------. Lowered by -Definitioiis•'of terms and items, int lClding but not limited to, __ --=.-===============< .._ ----------------, --• -••• --. 0 •••• --• -----.,,, ••• -------· ---------•·--·· -------------·· Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt, Not Raised by/ listed in the 'fask abov,e ,::•. • · · · Lowered by • ' ' •, ..... ~-~ :.·~=;••'' -. .-:. . ::======~==========================::'. (Sta,ff to Prepare· ll'lformation lfenis Shown Above for Commission +-· · --Formatted: Indent Left: 2", First line: O", Add space -h2. .. . '• Encourage i?rivate.and public ;~presentatives to be engaged and work together' cin ,protkction and enharicement of local beaches. a. cciii°~~erate ;,...it~·t~e Ca lifornia Department of Parl1s & Recreation on erosio'n ,pre\lenii~~'.:and protection/enhancement of state o'lmed beaches within 'th~ City of Carlsbad . · \·b,. Coordi~at.e efforts with go11ernment agencies, rewesentati11es from the •, .' la~o~n f,chrndations, and citizen groups ,...,ho are interested in shoreline preser,,ation and beach nourishment. c. Monitor state and fed_eral legislation that would provide funding for beach nourishment and enhancement projects. a. Upon notice from the City of Carlsbad that it is safe to do so, schedule and carry-out plans drawn up by the Beach Preservation Commission Ad Hoc Committee for a beach clean-up event in the northern beaches of / the City of Carlsbad. b. Receive updates from representatives from the three lagoon foundations in Carlsbad (Agua Hedionda, Batiguitos, and Buena Vista Lagoons). between paragraphs of the same style Formatted: Font: Calibri, 12 pt, Not Raised by/ Lowered by · c. Receive updates from the California State Parks and Recreation on local erosion issues, prevention efforts, an d any beach access improvements to our local beaches. d. Upon receipt of updates from local jurisdictions (i.e. Lagoon Foundation, SAN DAG, State Parks, California Fish and Wildlife, etc.) prepare comments as a Commission to submit to the City Council regarding any comments or concerns determined to be of interest the Council. . b=3~. ___ Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancement of loca l beaches. a. Ed1,1cate the p1,1131ic on the need for 13each preservation, and the role of indi•;id1,1als, gro1,1ps and legislators in fflaint~ining this important reso1,1rce . 13. Participate in comm1,1nity events to iRcrease ,:Jwa reness of the 13each and shoreliRe preservatioR efforts of the Beach PreservatioR Commission. c. Thro1,1gh personal invol•,·ement, promote improvemeRt of sand EJlolality as related to storm water rnRoff and 1,1rl3an p oll1,1tion, to13acco prod1,1 cts and organic/inorganic material ihi;l1,1ding d:0'g/pet waste, plas~lcs, etc. a. Look for opportunities to engage,thl cltlzens and school children of the City of Carlsbad In stewardship of bur•:coastline through events such as annual beach cl°eanups to encourage··efforts to keep our beaches clean throughout the year. ·· •· ... b. Work with other City Departments to encourage outreach for the citizens of Carlsbaci-~o educate them on potential 1mpacts to the City of Carlsbad on erosion 'impacts and sea level rise as shown in the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan. c. Observe ahd monitor local beaches and tidepools for issues contributing ~o degradation of beaches including feeding squirrels and other wildlife, ·pet waste issues, and trash. ·· .. M&_ .. ___ -f'IR-eev,viH:JC"Jl'l,1-i' ai:H·· ~~-drHre=1mtta-a·w1AHCo½lolttr-r<re~nc+it,-4oc11n'!-<>aC8tH'i~.+•itCHi-ees-s -r<re=1li:!'atEte!1adHtEtOHl-eo-6Cai:Hli-!Sn'hH:JO>f'reE!jlflfi Alee ,pre_servation aRd 13each Ro1,1rishmentAt least twice yearly, prepare a report to the City Council reporting progress on completing goals and tasks of the Beach Pre~ervation Ccifumission: a. Menitor the activities of SMJD/'.G's Shoreline Preser-.iation \<'.'orking Gro1,1p, incl1,1ding offshore monitoring programs and 13each sand projects. 13. S1,1pport and participate in activities of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Association and other related organiiations. c. Monitor and comment on fot1,1re Encina Power acti-.iities that may ha-.ie an impact on the local shoreline, partirnlarly regarding the maintenance dredging of the Ag1,1a Hedionda Lagoon. d. Monitor and comment on fot1,1re California Department of Fish and Wildlife activities that may ha•;e an impact on the local shoreline, =arly regarding tAe maintenance dredging of tAe Batiqblitos e-.a.Monitor and comment on fotblre California 'Nildlife acti'·ities tAat 6 Department of FisA and • may ,,a,,e an impact en tA I I partirnlarl',' regarding tAe Aesca SAoreline, en ancement of tAe Bbiena "ista ba • goon.