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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-04; Beach Preservation Commission; ; Tri-Annual Report Out on Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21Meeting Date: Jan. 4, 2022 To: Beach Preservation Commission From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks Planner Subject: Tri-Annual Report Out on Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2020-21 Recommended Action Participate in the third report out of the progress on the goals and tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21. Discussion At the regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 1, 2020, the Beach Preservation Commission approved its work plan for fiscal year 2020-21. Goal four of the work plan states the following: Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the goals & tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan. a.Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item scheduled every other meeting of the Beach Preservation Commission. This will be the third of three scheduled agenda items for reporting out the progress on completing the goals and tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan. The work plan describes the activities the Beach Preservation Commission anticipated undertaking in the fiscal year. It is intended to ensure the Beach Preservation Commission is working in line with the priorities of the City Council. On Jan. 19, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Beach Preservation Work Plan for fiscal year 2020-21 (Exhibit 1). Next Steps The Beach Preservation Commission will review and adopt its work plan for fiscal year 2021-22. Exhibits 1.Fiscal Year 2020-21 Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Jan. 4, 2022 Item 1 Page 1 of 4 EXHIBIT 1 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., 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. III. FY 2020-2021 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following FY 2020-2021 Goals/Tasks: (Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas) 1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a. Study and investigate coastal erosion impacts to Carlsbad beaches through understanding of coastal processes and terminology, including: Jan. 4, 2022 Item 1 Page 2 of 4 - Disruption of natural sand supply and sediment flow - High intensity storms and potential flooding - Hard stabilization structures or “coastal armoring” - Sand replenishment/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 Carlsbad beaches) - Beach Preservation Resolutions outlining duties of Beach Preservation Commission - Minutes and information from regional planning partners such as SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group - City of Carlsbad Draft Local Coastal Plan - Definitions of terms and items, including but not limited to, listed in the Task above (Staff to Prepare Information Items Shown Above for Commission) 2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. 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, Batiquitos, and Buena Vista Lagoons). c. Receive updates from the California State Parks and Recreation Department on local erosion issues, prevention efforts, and any beach access improvements to our local beaches. d. Upon receipt of updates from local jurisdictions (i.e. lagoon foundation, SANDAG, 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 to the Council. 3. Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancement of local beaches. a. Look for opportunities to engage the citizens and school children of the City of Carlsbad in stewardship of our coastline through events such as annual Jan. 4, 2022 Item 1 Page 3 of 4 beach cleanups to encourage efforts to keep our beaches clean throughout the year. b. Work with other city departments to encourage outreach for the citizens of Carlsbad to educate them on potential impacts to the City of Carlsbad on erosion impacts and sea level rise as shown in the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan. c. Observe and monitor local beaches and tidepools for issues contributing to degradation of beaches including feeding squirrels and other wildlife, pet waste issues, and trash. d. Make periodic tours of all Carlsbad beaches to assess physical conditions, usage factors and safety considerations for the beaches and potentially impacted surrounding areas. - Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff. 4. Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan. a. Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item scheduled every other meeting of the Beach Preservation Commission. Jan. 4, 2022 Item 1 Page 4 of 4