HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-14; Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee Ad Hoc; ; 2022 Grant ApplicationsMeeting Date: Dec. 14, 2022
To: Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizen’s Advisory Committee
From: Nicole Piano-Jones, Program Manager
Staff Contact: Nicole Piano-Jones, Program Manager, Housing Services
Nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2191
Subject: 2022 Grant Applications
Recommended Action
Review the grant proposals and adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve
funding recommendations.
Executive Summary
The Carlsbad Municipal Code (21.202.060) regulates the conversion of coastal agricultural
property to urban uses. The municipal code allows the conversion of specific parcels located
within the Coastal Zone only upon payment of a mitigation fee. Over time, the mitigation fees
accumulate, and are then made available as grants, to organizations proposing coastal-focused
improvement and restoration projects.
At its last meeting on Nov. 17, 2021, the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizens Advisory
Committee recommended that the City Council authorize the solicitation of new projects.
Subsequently, on May 10, 2022, the City Council adopting Resolution No. 2022-104 – authorizing
staff to solicit the proposals of new projects, not to exceed the available balance. Applications
were accepted for a period over a period of approximately two months. Each grant request is
summarized below within the discussion section and may be found in their entirety in Exhibit 2.
Discussion
Per Carlsbad Municipal Code 21.202.060.D.2., Agricultural Conversion Mitigation fees collected
may be used to fund projects meeting one of four eligibility criteria:
•Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment including but not limited to
acquisition, management and/or restoration involving wildlife habitat or open space
preservation
•Purchase and improvement of agricultural lands for continued agricultural production,
or for the provision of research activities or ancillary uses necessary for the continued
production of agriculture and/or aquaculture in the city’s coastal zone, including but not
limited to farm worker housing
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Staff Report
•Restoration of beaches for public use including, but not limited to local and regional
sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral beach access improvements, trails
and other beach related improvements that enhance accessibility and/or public use of
beaches
•Improvements to existing or proposed nature centers
The City’s Municipal Code also specifies that the ACMF Advisory Committee may develop
policies and procedures for the review of requests and the allocation of funds. Based upon the
approved method of carrying out the committee’s directive (Exhibit 3) the following list
identifies criteria for proposals the committee will consider.
•New projects (not ongoing program)
•Project must benefit the Coastal Zone (located inside or outside the Coastal Zone)
•Project not yet completed by the date the City Council approves the funding
•Request a minimum of $2,500
•Extent to which the project fulfills eligibility criteria
•Benefit to Carlsbad residents
•Honors Carlsbad’s history
•Applicant capacity to carry out the project
•Project feasibility
For the 2022 grant year, applications were solicited and accepted for a period of approximately
two months. During the solicitation period, four new grant applications were received, totaling
$372,687. This amount is within the available balance of the ACMF Fund. Each application is
summarized in the table and narrative below.
ORGANIZATION PROJECT REQUESTED
Aqua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center Door Replacement $62,000
Buena Vista Audubon Society Nature Center Improvements $30,687
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Recycled Water Trail $50,000
Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc. Living Shoreline Restoration Project $230,000
TOTAL REQUESTED $372,687
Grant: AGP 22-01
Organization: Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (AHLF)
Title: Discovery Center Doors and Flooring
Requested funds: $62,000
Project category: Improvements to existing lagoon nature centers
Project description: This project proposes to replace the exterior and internal doors,
as well as the interior flooring of the Discovery Center. This
project will be implemented in three phases, with the highest
priority items being completed first. AHLF has secured $15,000
from the County of San Diego to leverage the ACMF funding. The
total project cost is estimated at $77,000. Should ACMF funds be
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awarded in full, all three phases of the project are anticipated to
be completed from August 2023-December 2023.
Since 2006, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation has previously been awarded $793,750 in ACMF
grant funds or four (4) different projects.
Grant: AGP 22-02
Organization: CB Ranch dba The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Title: Recycled Water Trial
Requested funds: $50,000
Project category: Purchase & improvement of agricultural land
Project description: This project proposes to test the viability of recycled water for
flower production. The trial project would blend potable water
with recycled water in a controlled area to determine if the
salinity from recycled water can be reduced. Total project cost is
estimated at $105,000, of which $50,000 is being requested from
ACMF, and CB Ranch covering the remaining $55,000. The project
is anticipated to be approximately 18-24 months in duration.
Since 2006, Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch has previously been awarded $2,457,440.53 in
ACMF grants funds for nine (9) different projects.
Grant: AGP 22-03
Organization: Buena Vista Audubon Society
Title: Nature Center Improvements
Requested funds: $30,687
Project category: Improvements to existing lagoon nature centers
Project description: This project proposes to make several improvements to address
energy efficiency and improve overall comfort and aesthetic of
center. Specific improvements proposed are to do the following,
replace lighting in exhibit room and auditorium, install sliding
glass door between rooms, installation of HVAC system, and paint
the exhibit room and auditorium. The project aims to achieve
multiple benefits including cost savings, improved visitor
experience, and center sustainability. The total project cost is
estimated at $30,687, all of which is being requested to be funded
from ACMF funds. The estimated project completion is November
1, 2023.
Since 2006, Buena Vista Audubon Society has previously been awarded $352,500 in ACMF
grants for six (6) different projects.
Grant: AGP 22-04
Organization: Carlsbad Aquafarms
Title: Living Shoreline Restoration
Requested funds: $230,000
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Project category: Restoration of the coastal & lagoon environment
Project description: This project proposes to restore and preserve approximately
3,500 square meters of Aqua Hedionda Lagoon shoreline.
Specifically, the project proposes a community-stakeholder
supported living shoreline restoration project, in which native
Olympia oyster reefs and Eelgrass meadows are installed and
monitored. The total project cost is estimated at $265,132.50, of
which $230,000 is being requested and $33,407.50 is being
provided through other sources. The project timeline is delineated
into three categories, project planning, restoration, and post-
restoration monitoring. All total, the estimated project timeline is
approximately three years, through 2025.
Carlsbad Aquafarms has not previously been awarded with ACMF grants. AGP 22-04 is the first
application from this organization.
Fiscal Analysis
The ACMF program is a fully funded through mitigation fees and there is no fiscal impact on the
city’s General Fund. The ACMF grant program operates on a reimbursement basis; therefore,
grant recipients expend funds first and then submit reimbursement requests to the City.
Funding requests are within the available balance of the ACMF Fund.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, this action does not constitute a “project”
within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it has no
potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require
environmental review.
Public Notification and Outreach
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1.Resolution
2.2022 Grant Applications
3.Committee’s Method
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EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE AGRICULTIRAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZEN’S
ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AGRICULTURAL
CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE GRANT FUNDING AS RECOMMENDED HEREIN
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizen’s Advisory Committee of the City of
Carlsbad, California held a noticed public meeting to obtain public input and review and consider
applications for Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee funds; and,
WHEREAS, on Nov. 17, 2021, the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizen’s Ad Hoc Advisory
Committee met and recommended that the City Council authorize the solicitation of proposals not to
exceed the available balance of the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee fund; and,
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-104, authorizing staff
to solicit proposals of new projects, not to exceed the available balance of the Agricultural Conversion
Mitigation Fee Fund; and,
WHEREAS, applications were accepted for a period of approximately two months; and,
WHEREAS, four applications were received for a total request of $372,687, which is within the
available amount available; and,
WHEREAS, the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizen’s Advisory Committee has taken all
testimony into account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Citizen’s
Advisory Committee of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That the City Council approve the allocation of Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee grant
funds for the following projects:
Applicant Project Amount
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center Improvements $62,000
Buena Vista Audubon Society Nature Center Improvements $30,687
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Recycled Water Trial $50,000
Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc. Living Shoreline Restoration Project $230,000
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the Agricultural Conversion
Mitigation Fee Citizen's Advisory Committee of the City of Carlsbad on the 14th day of Dec., 2022,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Chairperson
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('atyof
Carlsbad
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
This appllcatlon and all supportln1 documents must be received na later than 5 p,m. an July 20, 2022.
SUbmltto:
City of Cerlsbad
Hausln1 a Homeless Services Department
Attn: Nancy Melander, Senior Proaram Manager
1200 Carlsbad Vlllap Drive .
Cllrfsbad, CA,, 92008
or emall to nancy.melanderecarlsbadca•oy
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Project Number:. __________ -'Date Received: _________ _
Project Name: ________________________ _
Submittal Fonnattlng Requirements .
Hard copy submlttals must be typed on 8 >' x 11 sized paper (drawln1 exhibits may be larger) In 12-polnt font. In addition to the materials required below, appllcants must also provide a one-pa1e summary of the proposed project. All documents submitted become the property of the City of carlsbad. In addition to the written appllcatlon, project proponents mu be ·asked to make a presentation to the committee.
Please complete the following appllcatlon using the guidance provided on the "Application Instructions" sheet. Applicants may attach additional pages, subject to the '"Submittal Formatting Requirements,• above.
Name of Applicant: Agua Hedlonda Lagoon Foundation
Address: 1580 Cannon Road
Phone: (Z§Q ) 804 _ 1969 Email: lisa@aguahedionda.org
Contact 1)Llsa Rodman
name
Contact 2) Samantha Richter
760.804.1969
phone
760.804.1969
name phone Please note: Successful applicants will be required to provide a Federal Tax ID Number or Social Security Number before any grant funds are released.
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Total Amount of Grant Request: $ ..airaZ111,91:1100:-.... ____ _
AppHcatlon must be for a minimum of $2,500.00.
,. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Projects MUST Implement one of the four categories below to be ellglble for a grant from the
ACMF fund. Please contact· Nancy Melander at the City of Carlsbad (442-339-2812 or
nancy.melander@carlsbadca.gov) for further Information.
Please indicate which of the following four categories the proposed project would implement:
II.
a) Restoration ofthe coastal and lagoon environment including but not
llmited to acquisition, management and/or restoration involving
wlldllfe habitat or open space preservation;
b) Purchase and Improvement of agricultural lands for continued
agricultural production, or for the provision of research activities or
ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture
and/or aquaculture in the city's coastal zone, Including, but not
limited to, farm worker housing;
c) Restoration of beaches for public use including, but not limited to
local and regional sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral
beach access improvements, trails, and other beach-related
improvements that enhance accesslblllty, and/or public use of
beaches;
d) Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE. AND BENEFITS
Yes No
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1. Describe the proposed project. The description should a) provide sufficient detail for a
clear understanding of the proposed project; b) Include clear intended outcomes of the project;
and, c) specifically address how the project satisfies the eliglblllty requlrement(s). (Please
attach separately; maximum 3 typed 8 ½ x 11 pages plus drawings)
Attached Separately -AHLF AG 2022 PROJECT DECRIPTION SCOPE & BENEFITS
2. How will the project benefit the citizens of Carlsbad? The Agua Hedlonda Lagoon
Foundation Discovery Center and it's 3.6 miles of lateral public access trails will benefit
from refurbished Community Clubhouse exterior doors and interior floors.
We serve over 50,000 visitors and over 81000 students in our field trips. In addition, we have
camps, scouts, preschool playdates, Discovery Camps throughout the year and summer as well as
after school camps.
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Ill. PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING
3. What permits/approvals (federal, state, local, other) will the project require? ___ _
No permits needed
4. What is the tlmeline for implementation of the project? __________ _
We can complete this project by the end of 2023 or before
5. How wlll the project be implemented? Identify specific milestones that would be used
to measure progress of project implementation and who will be responsible for
implementation. We would address replacing all of the doors before tackling the flooring. The doors
leak when it rains and damages the flooring. Therefore, we require the project to have Phases. Phase I
door replacement and Phase 2 floor replacement. Phase 3 would occur only if The City of Carlsbad
approved the full budget, and we would be able to address our internal doors to display areas, offices
and bathrooms.
IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Individual appllcants, please complete items 6 and 10 in this section (Section IV).
Organization/Agency applicants, please complete all Items in this section.
6. This applicant is a (an):
t] Individual Oorganizatlon (Non-Profit) D Organization (For Profit) t] Public Agency (State/Local) D Other ___________ _
7. a. Years in Business: -=3:.:2 ______ _
b. Number of Employees: ..!:2....,4'-----, ___ _
c. Number of Volunteers: ....,,1:.:::0~0 =-0 ___ _
NOTE: lfthe applicant is an organization/agency an organizational chart is also required
for submittal.
8. Names of Officers and Board of Directors:
Name: Title:
Rachel lvanovich Chairwoman
Jani Jackson Vice Chair
Stacy Hall Treasurer
Lynnell Talone Honda Secretary
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See altached Roster for fyH board
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9. What Is the purpose or mission of your agency/organization? Our mission Is to energize
people through education and outreach to preserve the Agua Hedlonda Lagoon as an
accessible and healthy watershed.
10. Describe applicant's experience In the project area. The Agua Hedlonda Lagoon
foundation will execute this contract. There is a history of success from the Board as well
as the leadership team. Our CEO has successfully Implemented numerous contracts
during her tenure here at the foundation. Over the past 12 years we have built restrooms. remodeled the Interior of the center, built a storage shed and expanded our parking area
with educational nature nodes to accommodate growth.
v. FINANCIAL RESOURCES/BUDGET
All applicants must attach a budget and a proposed funding schedule for the proposed project. After a grant has been awarded and prior to distribution of lflnt funds, the financial condition of an agency/organization wlll be evaluated through submittal of either an audited financial statement (encouraged/preferred); a reviewed flnandal statement; an IRS-990 tax retum; or other evidence of tlnandal condition as agreed upon by the city. All applicants are encouraged,
but not required, to submit this documentation at the time of appllcatlon submittal.
11. If other resources/funding will be used, please describe all funding you have already
secured or anticipate securing for the proposed project, and Identify the amount, type,status,
and source(s) of all such funds. Please indicate If no other resources/funding wlll be used.
We have secured and received $15,000 from The County of San Diego Reinvestment funds to help
with this project. We have also received a donation of flooring that should be sufficient to complete the hardscape floors. We wlll need additional flooring for carpeted areas or replacement
carpeting.
12. Describe any previous city funding requested or received (for any project) In the past five years. We received $50,000 in Ag mitigation funds In 2018 for the·
Interpretive Signage Master Plan and Sustainable Landscape Exhibit project.
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VI. GENERAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION
13. . Is there anything else you wish to make the Committee and City Council aware of
regarding yourself, your organization, or your proposed project? We are grateful for the
opportunity to provide services that foster good stewardship for future generations.
Collectively Carlsbad stands out from other communities for the well-planned city, our lifestyle
amenities and an involved citizenry. This Is one of the gems of Carlsbad thanks to the
community embracing the value of the community clubhouse and the partnerships that
surround It. The Foundation's visionary leadership has created an extraordinary taste of nature
in our beautiful city. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to apply for this grant and continue
to march toward our vision together. If full funds requested, ($62,000) were awarded to the
Agua Hedlonda Lagoon Foundation. we would be able to complete not on!Y the outdoor exhibit
hall doors, but internally the doors to displays, offices and bathrooms because of the money
already secured by the Neighborhood Reinvestments Grant from the County of San Diego.
VII. DISCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATION
Disclosures:
These grants may be ·used in combination with funding from other sources or may be used for
projects for which other funds are not available. Project proponents must submit a written
application. Project proponents may also be asked to make a presentation to the Committee. The
Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee wlll review project proposals and wlll
recommend to the City Council those projects selected for funding. Flnal approval of funding will
require City Council approval. This grant opportunity may or may not be available annually or
after the first year, depending upon the number of proposals, the amount of funds available, and
the amount of funds ultimately awarded by City Council. Projects approved for funding in the
first year have no expressed or Implied guarantee for future funding. The full amount of the
available funds may not be disbursed if there are not sufficient eligible applications. These grants
will not be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis but will be considered according to specific
criteria. Any project that is awarded funds will be required to meet agreed-upon milestones.
Failure to satisfy the agreed-upon milestones will result In project reconsideration and possible
cessation of funding. All documents submitted become the property of the City of carlsbad.
I/we understand the Information above:
Yes[!] No □
Reporting Requirements:
Grant recipients wlll be required to file with the City a report on how the funds were spent
annually, or when funds are spent, or at other agreed upon Intervals (e.g., upon achievement of
a milestone), whichever comes first. Proof of project expenses (I.e., receipts) are required to be
held for at least two years (or longer If so specified In the Grant Funding Agreement), during
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which time the City reserves the right to audit the records.
I/we agree to adhere to the funding and reporting requirements described above:
Yes0 No
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Other Requirements
Grant recipients will be required to recognize on all printed material that the project is funded fully or In part by the City of Carlsbad.
Certlflcatlon:
We, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above Information Is true and correct to the b~;:;l8rLJ7[;;~) J ~(f)-2Qtl-
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INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS FORM FEEDBACK
The Committee's intent Is to make the application Instructions and application form easy to understand and complete. Therefore, we would appreciate you taking a few moments to provide feedback on both. If there were instructions or questions that were confusing or difflcult to complete, please Identify those areas on a separate sheet of paper and provide any suggestions you may have. Suggestions and comments will be utilized to improve the function and efficiency of future programs. Feedback regarding this process will not be reviewed as part of the grant proposal consideration process and will In no way Impact project eligibility or consideration.
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Summary of Project:
Founded in 1990 the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation (AHLF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated
by passionate Carlsbad citizens to promote the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, it’s protection, use, and activation for
the benefit of San Diego. Our mission is to energize the community through education and outreach to preserve
the Agua Hedionda Lagoon as an accessible and healthy watershed.
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon is one of the only lagoons in Southern California that is both protected and allows
for public use. Since its founding, the AHLF has acquired, outfitted, and launched a facility to be used as a
public clubhouse, the Discovery Center (DC), which opened in 2006. We offer a variety of programs at the DC
including our award-winning Academy for Environmental Stewardship school program which through multiple
on-site school visits, where each program stands alone, teaches environmental awareness to third and fourth
grade students including history of the lagoon, adaptation, sustainability practices, water awareness, and water
reliability. We also have a 7th grade field trip that we launched for all three middle schools in Carlsbad Unified
School District. We have preschool, after school camp and Discovery Camps that run throughout the year and
in the summer. AHLF also holds free public festivals and lectures throughout the year to promote the
understanding of environmental conservation and clean water practices. The center is used for special
celebrations by our 800 members, meetings for service groups, special event fundraisers for other non-profits,
bike to work pit stop and even as a ballot drop off site for voting.
Our exterior doors and flooring at the Discovery Center (DC) are both in dire need of replacement. We have had
two different companies recommend total replacement of all doors due to the age and deterioration. The doors
when it rains, swell to the point they do not open. We have already shored them up by adding kickplates. The
floors, have been heavily used over the past 17 years and are thinned, dinged and faded in color. In the project
we would need to replace the baseboard around all the new flooring and where it meets the doors. The addition
of our touch tank has created bubbling under the footings with discoloration. Removing exhibits and replacing
them have left permanent dents in some areas of the center.
Acting as a free public environmental museum open to the community 7 days a week and as an educational hub
for our environmental programs, this capital improvement will be a one-time expense with a cost estimate of
approximately $62,000 for both project refurbishments. We are fortunate to have the flooring in hand as it was
donated 2 years ago, so the project will consist of replacing all doors, hardware and frames, and the labor
associated with upgrading our flooring. We will paint and replace all associated baseboard and doors. This
capital improvement will allow the DC to continue to be Stewards of the Watershed as we inspire future
generations so we all have access to a healthy lagoon. A safe space in nature…for all.
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation has created a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive (DEI) strategy which is
embedded in every stage of a Discovery Center experience, both virtually and in-person. Our environmental
lessons and activities accommodate individuals with all learning styles, as we engage guests, students and staff
to make our community a better place. We are committed to facilitating an inclusive infrastructure that allows
everyone to experience nature.
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LAGOON FOUNDATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE, AND BENEFITS
Describe the proposed project. The description should a) provide sufficient detail for a clear understanding
of the proposed project; b) include clear intended outcomes of the project; and, c) specifically address how
the project satisfies the eligibility requirement(s). (Please attach separately; maximum 3 typed 8 ½ x 11
pages plus drawings)
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation acquired the building to be used as The Discovery Center in 2003 as a
donation by the Planned Community of Aviara during the development/build out of the that planned housing
community. The building was constructed in the 1990’s, and thus not only does the AHLF have a recycled
building; it is also an outdated building for modern times and in need of much repair. Through the AHLF’s 19-
year history since owning and operating the Discovery Center, small patchworks have been made to ensure the
Center’s safety, viability and use, however we are now in need of larger repairs to allow us to best serve our
community.
Embarking on a large remodel is not new to the AHLF. In 2017 we completed a successful capital campaign to
build out our Extended Parking Lot and Educational Nature Nodes which included storm water regulations,
electrical enhancements and permits as well as the fundraising efforts which the community wholeheartedly
came together on. Our fearless leaders, the late Dave Kulchin and AHLF Board Chair at the time, Ian McDaniel
lead us through this effort, and we now have every nature node being used daily to educate our many students
through the program offerings onsite here at the Discovery Center.
This remodel, although dwarfing in size to our Capital Campaign, is going to have a large impact on the
accessibility and safety of the Center. We have broken up the project into three phases, which if fully funded
will allow us to compete all three.
• Phase 1: External Door Replacements (most significant)
• Phase 2: Flooring Replacement
• Phase 3: Internal Door Replacements (only if entirety of requested funds are secured)
The external door replacements are of most need and significance to this project because it ensures the safety of
the property as well as accessibility to the Discovery Center. Currently, many small patches have been made to
the doors to allow them to “properly” open and close, but as soon as one rainstorm comes, they all swell to the
point of not being able to be open/shut. The scope of phase 1 includes hiring a contractor, ordering the needed
hardware, baseboard, doors and paint and completing installation. We suspect that the door replacements will
require some removal of the current flooring as well as damages, which is why the doors are phase 1, with
phase 2 consisting of the flooring replacements. Figures 1 and 2 show the deteriorating floors at the end of this
document.
Phase 2 includes replacing the flooring inside of the Discovery Center. With a secured donation of flooring two
years ago, we are only in need of hiring the labor for removal and installation of the flooring as the scope of
work for this phase. Over the 17 years since the opening of the Discovery Center (in 2006), an immeasurable
amount of wear and tear has occurred to our flooring. Many dings are showing due to the movement of exhibits,
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tables and chairs and equipment over the years. Much of the area is thinned, faded of color, and showing marks
where items were dragged. Our estimated and approximate foot traffic currently each year is:
• 50,000 visitors
• 1000 volunteers
• 40 preschoolers daily
• 75 kids on average each school day for our Academy of Environmental School Fieldtrips
• 8 yogis weekly during our yoga classes
• 36 campers daily during our Discovery Kids Camps
• Onsite meetings, outreaches end events 5,000+
• Other Educational Programming: 1000+
• Rentals 3,500+
Our community programs, educational efforts and offerings strive to provide education on environmental
issues, its importance and the overall needs of nature and our watershed. The Discovery Center acts as the
community clubhouse and educational hub allowing these programs to run. Our programs can only be fulfilled
if the discovery Center building is functional and operational, which these grant funds can provide. Images of
the current state of the flooring are shown in figures 4, 5 and 6 below.
Lastly, phase 3 would only be implemented if full requested funds were secured and includes removal and
replacement of our indoor doors such as to the offices, bathrooms and display areas. We have secured $15,000
from the County of San Diego Reinvestment Funds for this project. If the City of Carlsbad were to grant us
$62,000, we would have $77,000 and with these funds, would be able to add the internal doors onto the project.
These doors are not in as dire need of replacing as the external doors, but would be next on our refurbishment
process and allow easier access inside of the building. The indoor doors our more easily replaceable, and would
not need a contractor, but just our inhouse employee for the labor - our Trails and Facilities Manager to
complete.
The improvements provided in this proposal enhance our existing lagoon nature center to the benefit of the
Carlsbad Community. This capital improvement will allow the DC to continue to be Stewards of the
Watershed as we inspire future generations so we all have access to a healthy lagoon. A safe space in
nature…for all.
Figure 1: External Door Replacement Needed 1 (Phase 1)
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Figure 2: External Door Replacement Needed 2 (Phase 1)
Figure 3: Flooring Wear and Tear 1
Figure 3: Flooring Wear and Tear 2
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AHLF AG-MITIGATION PROPSAL – 2022
Itemized Budget and TimeLine
Category
Designation Category Description
Projected
Cost
Estimated
Completion*
1. Phase 1 - Door Replacement $46,000 Aug-23
1.1 Hire contractor $10,500.00 Jan-23
1.2 Order doors and base board $25,000.00 Feb-23
1.3 Paint all doors and baseboard $6,000.00 June-23
1.4 Installation $4,500.00 July-23
2. Phase 2 - Floor and Baseboard Installation $16,000 Dec-23
2.1 Remove exhibits/prep floor $2,000 Dec-23
2.2 Remove flooring and associated baseboard $4,000 Dec-23
2.3 Install new flooring and baseboards $ 10,000 Dec-23
2. Phase 3 - Internal Door Replacement & Installation $15,000 Dec-23
3.1
Purchase Replacement Doors for Internal Offices, Bathrooms and
Exhibits $12,000 Dec-23
3.2 Remove internal doors (labor) $1,500 Dec-23
3.3 Replace internal doors (labor) $1,500 Dec-23
Total Requested Funding: $62,000.00
Total Project Cost:
Final Projected Completion Date:
$77,000.00
* Completion schedule is based on funding approval by Fall of
2022.
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AGP 22-01 13
t-AGUA HEDIONDA
LAGOON FOUNDATION
AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS rev. 7.18.2022
Rachel Ivanovich, MBA, EA -
Chairwoman
Easy Life Management
Mailing Address: 300 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Ste 108a #380 Carlsbad, CA 92008
Office Address: 3088 Pio Pico Drive
Ste 201 Carlsbad, CA 92008
W: (760) 730-1817
M: (760) 889-0997
Birthday: June 6th
rachel@elmtax.com
Elected 10/2018, Re-Elected 10/2021
Membership Exp. 12/31/2023
Jani Jackson, M.ED. – Vice Chair
Founder, Develop Your Team
Mailing Address: 2309 Camino Robledo
Carlsbad, CA 92009
M: (760) 585-8492
jani@developyourteam.com
Birthday: December 7th
Elected 10/2019
BIZ Membership Exp. 3/30/2023
PER Membership Exp. 1/30/2023
Stacy Hall – Treasurer
Medtronic
Mailing Address: 2215 Fairway Ct
Oceanside, CA 92056
M: (760) 458-7761
stacy.hall77@gmail.com
Birthday: December 14th
Elected 10/2019
Membership Exp. 7/30/2022
Lynnell Talone-Honda Secretary
The Silva Group - Berkshire Hathaway
Mailing Address: 3560 Ridgecrest Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
W: (760) 431-3330
M: (760) 522-4167
lthonda@sbcglobal.net
Birthday: September 17th
Elected 10/2018, Re-Elected 10/2021
Membership Exp. 5/31/2023
Ishan Anjikar
Environmental Engineer, Poseidon Water
Mailing Address: 5780 Fleet Ste 140
Carlsbad, CA 92008
M: (334) 400-9358
ianjikar@poseidonwater.com
Birthday: June 22nd
Elected 10/2021
Membership Exp. 06/30/2023
Rocco Ciesco
Founder & Director, Vista Adventures
Mailing Address: 6147 Paseo Jaquita
Carlsbad, CA 92009
M: (916) 276-1500
rciesco@mac.com
Birthday: January 13th
Elected 10/2021
Membership Exp. 07/31/2022
Linda Hammond, Ph.D.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Mailing Address: 41 Avalon Cove
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
M: (805) 264-6409
linda.hammond@thermofisher.com
Birthday: August 5th
Elected 10/2021
BIZ Membership Exp. 12/30/2022
Diana LaCroix
Empower Printing
Mailing Address: 2307 Mesa
Oceanside, CA 92054
M: (760) 492-3933
diana@empowerprint.com
Birthday: July 4th
Membership Exp. 07/31/2023
Diane Proulx
Grand Pacific Resorts
Mailing Address: 5900 Pasteur Ct., Ste 200
Carlsbad, CA 92008
W: (760) 431-8500
M: (760) 845-1851
dproulx@gpresorts.com
Birthday: August 11th
Elected 10/2018, Re-Elected 10/2021
Membership Exp. 12/30/2022
Chris Shaver
Founder, <Greater Than> Tutoring
Mailing Address: 4997 Eucalyptus Ln
Carlsbad, CA 92008
M: (760) 271-3183
cbsmlf@yahoo.com
Birthday: January 4th
Elected 10/2021
Membership Exp. 07/31/2022
Kim Shea
Game-Changing Counseling Services, Inc
Mailing Address: 4822 Neblina Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
M: (760)-420-2624
kimshea@mygcsi.net
Birthday: April 18th
Membership Exp. 06/30/2023
Maureen Simons
Community Member
Mailing Address: 3462 Don Juan Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92010
M: (760) 822-4478
pmaureen.simons@gmail.com
Birthday: April 17th
Elected 10/2020
Membership Exp. 5/30/2023
Amanda Smith
Republic Services
Mailing Address: 5960 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
M: (760) 212-6843
Smitham4@republicservices.com
Birthday: September 15th
Membership Exp. 07/30/2023
Thomas E. Stewart
Real Estate Advisor, ENGEL &
VÖLKERS
Mailing Address: 2965 Roosevelt
Street, Ste C
Carlsbad, CA 92008
W: (858) 756 0048
M: (760) 492 8736
thomas.stewart@evusa.com
Birthday: December 23rd
Elected 10/2019
Membership Exp. 2/28/2023
Jennifer W. Summers
Sempra Utilities
Mailing Address: 8330 Century Park
Court, CP31D
San Diego, CA 92123
M: (858) 264-7489
W: (858) 541-5708
JSummers@semprautilities.com
Birthday: April 17th
Elected 10/2019
Membership Exp: 7/31/2022
Dave Tweedy, Ph.D., MHA
Clinical Psychologist
Mailing Address: 2315 Shawn Ct
Carlsbad, CA 92008
M: (760) 310-8655
davetweedy@gmail.com
Birthday: December 11th
Membership Exp: 11/30/2022 Discovery Team Phone Number: (760) 804-1969
Lisa Rodman, Chief Executive Officer
C: (760) 271-1356
lisa@aguahedionda.org
Samantha Richter, Chief Operations Officer
C: (760) 710-9177
samantha@aguahedionda.org
Emily Bonds, Director of Education
emily@aguahedionda.org
Emily Watts, Discovery Center Director
Emily.watts@aguahedionda.org Madison Coleman, Engagement Manager madison@aguhedionda.org
Al Cerda Jr., Facilities and Trails Manager
al@aguahedionda.org
Kianna Simpson
Sara Steffen, Education Coordinator
sara@aguahedionda.org
Lissa Schroeder, Education Coordinator
lissa@aguahedionda.org
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AGP 22-01 14
AHLF
ORG
CHART
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Chairwoman: Rachel Ivanovich, Board Vice Chairwoman: Jani Jackson, Treasurer: Stacy Hall, Secretary: Lynnell Talone –Honda
Directors: Ishan Ajikar, Rocco Ciesco, Linda Hammond, Pd.D., John Johnson, Diana LaCroix, Diane Proulx, Chirs Shaver, Kim Shea, Maureen
Simons, Amanda Smith, Tom Stewart, Jennifer Summers, Dave Tweedy.
LISA CANNON RODMAN
CEO
COMPUTER
DIAGNOSTICS
REPAIR
LEWIS PRATT-
HAZEN
IT
MADISON COLEMAN
ENGAGEMENT
MANAGER
SALARIED,
EXEMPT
SAMANTHA RICHTER
COO
VENDOR
COASTAL ACCOUNTING &
BOOKEEPING
JANINE BURKE, CHELSEA
APPLEGATE
WEEKLY BOOKEEPING &
ACCOUNTING
KATIE CARLYLE
TEACHER
BONNIE DIBACCO
TEACHER
ADDISON CLARK
PART TIME SUMMER
CAMP TEACHER/PPD
ANNE SPINDEL
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
ISABELLA BERNABEO,
CAMDEN SEIFERT,
GEORGE WEVER
DIRECTORS OF
FIRST IMPRESSION
EMILY BONDS
DIRECTOR OF
EDUCATION
CRITTER CARE,
RAPTOR CARE
VOLUNTEERS
PART TIME, HOURLY
FULL TIME, HOURLY
EMILY WATTS
DISCOVERY CENTER
DIRECTOR
VOLUNTEER
ADVISORY BOARD
Jim Brubaker, Josh Cantor,
Kimberly Holmes, Ian
McDaniel, George Piantka,
Jimmy Ukegawa, Wendy
Wiegand
LAUREL CLARK
TEACHER
ERIN GRIFFIN
PART TIME SUMMER
CAMP TEACHER/PPD
DESIGN GROTTO
JEFF WARNER
WEBSITE EDITING,
CREATION AND
MGMT.
TBD
INDIVIDUAL
GIVING AND
EVENTS
MANAGER
AL CERDA JR.
TRAILS AND
FACILITIES
MANAGER
DESIGN GROTTO
AMY WARNER
SOCIAL MEDIA
MARKETING
SARA STEFFEN & LISSA SCHROEDER
LEAD STEWARDSHIP TEACHERs & EDUCATION
COORDINATORS (ONE VIRTUAL)
CLARE MCDANIEL
PART TIME SEASONAL
EDUCATION
ASSISTANT
KIANNA SIMPSON
OPERATIONS
SPECIALIST
CLEMENTINE
BOSTOCK
ANIMAL
CARE LEAD
AUDREY HOLLOWAY
TEACHER
JO-ELLEN NIEDECK
TEACHER
TBD
TEACHER
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Discovery Center Roles:
CEO: Oversees all contracts and responsible for the overall productivity of the Foundation. Reports to the BOD. Primary job revenue generator; business to
business; business to consumer; planned giving; grants; legacy plan, major donors, individual giving, sponsorships and sales.Responsible for sponsorships and giving
of 4 Fundraisers; M-F; available on weekends and after hours. Exempt Employee. Direct Reports Include COO, Director of Education, Individual Giving/Special
Events Manager (50%), Engagement Specialist (50%).
COO: Guides the Discovery Center Director overseeing all aspects of the Discovery Center (maintenance to expansion) and exhibits. Directly responsible for website,
bookkeeping, data processes, HR, payroll, weddings, rentals, flyers, systems. Responsible for oversight on events, festivals and new programing; volunteer
recruitment; community outreaches; newsletter, IT. Has key position in fundraisers. Responsible for Event and Rental Supplies M-F; available on weekends and after
hours. Exempt Employee. Direct Reports Include Discovery Center Director, Trails/Facilities Manager, Operations Specialist (50%), Individual Giving/Special Events
Manager (50%), Engagement Specialist (50%). .
Director of Education: Oversees the entire School Program on all levels including field trips, educational outreach, discovery camps, preschool program and scouts.
Markets to schools, schedules schools and directly communicates with Edutainer, public school teachers and all Discovery Center teachers; works with curriculum writer
and full time educational coordinators. Creates all flyers and communications around the Educational Program. Oversees social media management and eblasts.
Has key positions in fundraisers. M-F; available on weekends and after hours. Exempt Employee. Direct Reports Include Academy Teachers and Education
Coordinators.
Discovery Center Director: Oversees all aspects of the Discovery Center including exhibits, gift shop, opening/closing and day to day operations. Assists with
website content, events, educational programs where applicable and appropriate. Schedules Birthday Party Rentals. Management of the Gift Shop and all DC
supplies. Raptor Program Oversight. Monday-Friday, full time exempt. Direct Reports include Animal Care Lead and Operations Specialist (50%).
Education Coordinators: Oversees educational scheduling, curriculum, and moving parts as directed by the Director of Education. Lead Stewardship Teacher
responsible for all set-up and breakdown of educational programs. Assists in virtual education, marketing and programs. Virtual opportunities and programming.
Full Time, however split between teaching and coordinating. Hourly, M-F.
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Operations Specialist:Donor Database Management, Input, Implementation, Training and Advancement (Donor View); responsible for all templates, creating
letters and donor database relations including online payment forms. Management of the DFI’s. Trail administrative and event support. Main POC on Saturdays
for day to day operations. Animal Interactions Lead Tuesday –Saturday. Tuesday –Saturday Hourly Full Time Position, Non-Exempt.
Engagement Manager: Front Desk Greeter/Sales Person Monday –Friday. Calendar input and control and management of CEO’s calendar. Assists with festivals
and fundraisers. Responsible for Office Supplies management and ordering. Board communications, prep and meetings. Newsletter Advertisement Tracking. Sales
support and development. Full Time, hourly, non-expempt. M-F.
Individual Giving/Special Events Manager: Responsible for annual giving plan for individual donor acquisition and retention, and execution of Two Fundraisers.
Soliciting new business advertisers, in kind gifts for events, silent/live auction lead for gifts and database for Gala, and bringing new partners to the foundation
through passive fundraisers. Assists CEO devising and implementing a plan for major donor acquisition and retention. New sponsorships and development.
Trails and Facilities Manger: Guided by the COO and Director of the Discovery Center, oversees aspects of the Discovery Center including all maintenance.
Handles all trail restoration and maintenance and leads volunteer trail events, with the administrative support of the Operations Specialist. Responsible for the
Native Garden. Lead Team member on DEI Committee. Assists with events and festivals as needed. M-F. Non-Exempt, hourly, full time.
Animal Care Lead: Under the supervision of the Discovery Center Director, who reports to the Chief Operations Officer, the Animal Care Specialist will be
responsible for monitoring the health and wellbeing of the Discovery Center Animal Ambassadors. Responsible for inventorying of animal care supplies including
but not limited to food, substrate, lighting and enrichment apparatuses as well as maintain an operational feeding checklist and ensure it is being implemented
correctly. Oversees and schedules animal care volunteers and interns and conducts the training required to do so, including raptor care interns. Provide
educational outreach programs including but not limited to offsite animal and raptor outreaches, raptor birthday party presentations amongst other programs.
Ancillary duties include support of the Directors of First impressions as needed in their duties. Stretch goals for this position include developing daily animal
enrichment and stretch/outdoors opportunities with guests and the animal ambassadors and involvement in videos for our social media platforms to promote our
ambassadors.
Director of First Impression:Opening and Closing of the Discovery Center; guest interaction, birthday party leads and rental preparation. Part time, weekend
or seasonal positions. Non-Exempt. Reports to the Director of the Discovery Center.
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AGP 22-01 18
CARLSBAD HHS '22 JUL29
C cityof
Carlsbad
AGR ICULTURAL CO NVERS IO N MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
This application and all supporting documents must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 25, 2022.
Submit to:
City of Carlsbad
Housing & Homeless Services Department
Attn: Nancy Melander, Se nior Program M anager
1200 Carl sbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
or email to nancy.melander@carlsbadca.gov
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Project Number: ___________ _ Date Received: __________ _
Project Name: ____________________________ _
Submittal Formatting Requirements
Hard copy submittals must be typed on 8 ½ x 11 sized paper (drawing exhibits may be larger) in
12-point font. In addition to the materials required below, applicants must also provide a one-
page summary of the proposed project. All documents submitted become the property of the
City of Carlsbad. In addition to the written application, project proponents may be asked to make
a presentation to the committee.
Please complete the following application using the guidance provided on the "Application
Instructions" sheet. Applicants may attach additional pages, subject to the "Submittal Formatting
Requirements," above.
Name of Applicant: CB Ranch Enterprises dba The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
Address: 7220 Avenida Encinas, #204, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Phone: ( 760) ~-_56_0_0 __ _
Contact 1) Christopher Calkins
name
Contact 2) James Bornemann
Email: ccc@carltas.com
(760) 310-7935
phone
(760} 431-5600
name phone
Please note: Successful applicants will be required to provide a Federal Tax ID Number or Social
Security Number before any grant funds are released.
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Total Amount of Grant Request: $ _s_o_,o_o_o_._oo _____ _
Application must be for a minimum of $2,500.00.
I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Projects MUST implement one of the four categories below to be eligible for a grant from the
ACMF fund. Please contact Nancy Melander at the City of Carlsbad (442-339-2812 or
nancy.melander@carlsbadca.gov) for further information.
Please indicate which of the following four categories the proposed project would implement:
II.
a) Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment including but
not limited to acquisition, management and/or restoration involving
wildlife habitat or open space preservation;
b) Purchase and improvement of agricultural lands for continued
agricultural production, or for the provision of research activities or
ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture
and/or aquaculture in the city's coastal zone, including, but not
limited to, farm worker housing;
c) Restoration of beaches for public use including, but not limited to
local and regional sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral
beach access improvements, trails, and other beach-related
improvements that enhance accessibility, and/or public use of
beaches;
d) Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE, AND BENEFITS
Yes No
□ [!)
□
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1. Describe the proposed project. The description should a) provide sufficient detail for a
clear understanding of the proposed project; b) include clear intended outcomes of the project;
and, c) specifically address how the project satisfies the eligibility requirement(s). (Please
attach separately; maximum 3 typed 8 ½ x 11 pages plus drawings)
See Attached
2. How will the project benefit the citizens of Carlsbad? --------------The project will benefit Carlsbad as follows:
a. Reducing Demands on potable water for agriculture and increasing availability for residential, industrial and
commercial uses.
b. Improving long term sustainability of the open field floral production of the flower fields and its economic,
aesthetic, and open space.
c. Increasing the reuse of water through the recycling process.
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Ill. PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING
3. What permits/approvals (federal, state, local, other) will the project require? ___ _
Authorization from County and California Health Agencies for the proposed recycled water area and for proposed
blending strategy with potable water. Authorization and approval of temporary system by Carlsbad Municipal Water
District and Encinas/Vallecitos recycled water supplies.
4. What is the timeline for implementation of the project? ____________ _
Design and Approval of test system 9/1-12/31, 2022. Purchase and installation of tanks, backflow supply system
hookup, field irrigation system 1/1/23-6/15/23. Field prep and planting 7 /1/23-10/1/23; floral harvest 1/-3/30/24;
bulb harvest 6/1-6/30/24; bulb germination testing 8/1-10/15/24; reporting complete 12/15/24.
5. How will the project be implemented? Identify specific milestones that would be used
to measure progress of project implementation and who will be responsible for
implementation. CB Ranch Enterprises will have overall responsibility for achieving each milestone in concert with its
farming partner, Mellano & Co. Milestones are: 1. Approval of test project and system by agencies. 12/31/22 2. Purchase
and installation of test system 6/15/23 3.Test crop planted 10/1/23 4.Floral harvest completed with comparative analysis
of productivity and quality 5/15/24 4. Bulbs harvested, cleaned and ready for planting for germination testing 6/30/24;
5. Germination testing complete 10/15/24 6. Comprehensive report and analysis complete 12/15/24
IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Individual applicants, please complete items 6 and 10 in this sec.tion (Section IV).
Organization/Agency applicants, please complete all items in this section.
6. This applicant is a (an):
0 Individual O Organization (Non-Profit) [BJ Organization (For Profit) O Public Agency (State/Local) D Other _____________ _
7. a. Years in Business: 30 ---------b. Number of Employees: 20 full time
c. Number of Volunteers: 150 seasonal
NOTE: If the applicant is an organization/agency an organizational chart is also required
for submittal.
8. Names of Officers and Board of Directors:
Name: Title:
Christopher C. Calkins President and Director
James R. Bornemann Vice President COO/CFO
Lizbeth A. Ecke Vice President and Director
Sara Ecke May Director
Paul Ecke Ill Vice President and Director
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9. What is the purpose or mission of your agency/organization? _________ _
The mission of The Flower Fields is to profitably provide a unique experience with color in nature,
and with flowers as the focus to enhance the quality of life for all our guests while sustaining
commercial field floral production in an urbanizing environment.
10. Describe applicant's experience in the project area. _____________ _
We have thirty years direct experience with the flowering crops of The Flower Fields of Carlsbad Ranch.
The principals of CB Ranch enterprises are members of the Paul Ecke Jr. family who have farmed
the property on which the flower fields are located for nearly 80 years. The farming partner in the
Flower Fields is Mellano and company, a family enterprise that has been engaged in floral production
for nearly 100 years, and with the flower fields for more than 25 years.
V. FINANCIAL RESOURCES/BUDGET
All applicants must attach a budget and a proposed funding schedule for the proposed
project. After a grant has been awarded and prior to distribution of grant funds, the financial
condition of an agency/organization will be evaluated through submittal of either an audited
financial statement (encouraged/preferred); a reviewed financial statement; an IRS-990 tax
return; or other evidence of financial condition as agreed upon by the city. All applicants are
encouraged, but not required, to submit this documentation at the time of application
submittal.
11. If other resources/funding will be used, please describe all funding you have already
secured or anticipate securing for the proposed project, and identify the amount, type, status,
and source(s) of all such funds. Please indicate if no other resources/funding will be used.
CB Ranch Enterprises will provide support in excess of the grant requested necessary to assure
Completion of the project.
12. Describe any previous city funding requested or received (for any project) in the past
five years. In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic and the March shutdown effectively wiped out the
2020 season for The Flower Fields requiring the flowers already grown and ready for harvest to
and the bulbs to be abandoned. Without visitors to provide any support for the operations, the sunk
Costs of nearly $3 million were lost. The City distributed the remaining balance of a fund created
With the Coastal Conservancy by the state and dedicated to The Flower Fields. This grant of
approximately $960,000 provided funds for necessary support for new plantings and the 2021 season
In prior years, grants of $50,000 annually were made from the fund to support a variety of research
projects directed at sustainability of the floral production.
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VI. GENERAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION
13. Is there anything else you wish to make the Committee and City Council aware of
regarding yourself, your organization, or your proposed project? A long term. unjnterrupted water source
is critical in sustaining the floral production. Efforts to use exclusively recycled water have been unsatisfactory with poor
germination of bulbs, and significantly less vigorous and productive plants. Studies completed prior to 2010 identified
the Yl/lnerability to salts and trace elements at the levels generally found in recycled water Jhe prolonged drqpght has
increased the need to find some balanced way of utilizing recycled water. The hypothesis based on the earlier work is
that a blend with potable water may red11ce salts ta a level which the plants can tolerate 11nder Carlsbad sail and
Environmental conditions. We believe that sustaining the unique coastal flower field production of ranunculus in
Carlsbad is consistent with the City's vision of itself and the quality of life for its residents.
VII. DISCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATION
Disclosures:
These grants may be used in combination with funding from other sources or may be used for
projects for which other funds are not available. Project proponents must submit a written
application. Project proponents may also be asked to make a presentation to the Committee.
The Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee will review project proposals and will
recommend to the City Council those projects selected for funding. Final approval of funding
will require City Council approval. This grant opportunity may or may not be available annually
or after the first year, depending upon the number of proposals, the amount of funds available,
and the amount of funds ultimately awarded by City Council. Projects approved for funding in
the first year have no expressed or implied guarantee for future funding. The full amount of
the available funds may not be disbursed if there are not sufficient eligible applications. These
grants will not be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis but will be considered according to
specific criteria. Any project that is awarded funds will be required to meet agreed-upon
milestones. Failure to satisfy the agreed-upon milestones will result in project reconsideration
and possible cessation offunding. All documents submitted become the property of the City of
Carlsbad.
I/we understand the information above:
Yes Ix] No D
Reporting Requirements:
Grant recipients will be required to file with the City a report on how the funds were spent
annually, or when funds are spent, or at other agreed upon intervals (e.g., upon achievement of
a milestone), whichever comes first. Proof of project expenses (i.e., receipts) are required to be
held for at least two years (or longer if so specified in the Grant Funding Agreement), during
which time the City reserves the right to audit the records.
I/we agree to adhere to the funding and reporting requirements described above:
Yes [Kl No D
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Other Requirements
Grant recipients will be required to recognize on all printed material that the project is funded
fully or in part by the City of Carlsbad.
Certification:
We, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the
best of our knowledge. (Two signatures required)
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS FORM FEEDBACK
The Committee's intent is to make the application instructions and application form easy to
understand and complete. Therefore, we would appreciate you taking a few moments to
provide feedback on both. If there were instructions or questions that were confusing or
difficult to complete, please identify those areas on a separate sheet of paper and provide any
suggestions you may have. Suggestions and comments will be utilized to improve the function
and efficiency of future programs. Feedback regarding this process will not be reviewed as part
of the grant proposal consideration process and will in no way impact project eligibility or
consideration.
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II. Project Description -Flower Fields Ranunculus Recycled Water Trial
The proposed project is the creation of a trial for the use of Carlsbad recycled water with
ranunculus in various blends with potable water. The Flower Fields have recycled water
available.
Past exclusive use of recycled water has resulted in plants with reduced vitality and fewer
blooms, as well as bulbs with significantly reduced germination rates generally at a level that
threatens economic viability. Studies have shown that the level of salts in Carlsbad recycled
water may be the primary issue, in the context of Carlsbad soils.
By creating a controlled area of approximately one acre, the potential to mitigate using a blend
with potable water, and a system that may be economically feasible for the 50+ acre field
production can be trialed . The data can then be used to determine both feasibility and qualiity
maintenance.
The proposed test will involve isolating a trial area and installing a dedicated recycled water line
from an existing meter approximately 300 yards to a field irrigation system with three
dedicated irrigation main lines: one exclusively recycled, one exclusively potable and one with a
blending feed allowing a mix. The blending line will be feed directly from the recycled line
through a blender and will feed potable water from an air gap fed tank. The approximate
location is illustrated on the attached.
The test will have a least four separate blocs, each of which will include portions with each of
the three irrigation lines. Field sensors will measure salinity using an EC system and datalogger
daily. Leaf samples as well as bulb samples will also tested. Observed vitality of the flowering
plants including productivity and quality of the blooms will also be recorded.
Outcomes:
1. Determine if salinity can be sufficiently reduced to maintain plant vigor and bulb
viability using a potable/recycled blend.
2. Determine if the air gap blending system can be effective and acceptable for field
deployment
3. Reduce use of potable water and increase long term sustainability of the flower growing
capacity of the Flower Fields.
4. Respond to increasing drought forecasts
The project as described is a research activity necessary for continued production of agriculture
in the coastal zone (category b).
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AGP 22-01 26 V Proposed Budget-Carlsbad Flower Fields Recycled Water-blending trial* Initial system design and agency review Purchase and installation of system-piping, blender,sensors,tanks, pump, regulators Sensors and data tracker Transfer tank & pump Blender Piping and parts Regulators valves,etc. and system installation Field prep, planting, cultivation Sampling, testing Harvesting and processing Technical Support and testing Initial installation and baseline Monitoring,testing, and progress assessment Germination Trials * All are based on preliminary estimates and quotes Total Budget Total Grant Request Total allowance $3,500 $4,500 $5,000 $3,500 $3,000 $15,500 $30,000 $5,000 $20,000 $3,500 $7,500 $4,000 $105,000 $50,000 Funding Source 9/15/2022 Grant 1/15/2023 Grant 7/23-5/24 CB Ranch 7 /23-5/24 CB Ranch 3/24-7/24 CB Ranch 1/15/2023 Grant 3/1/2023 Grant 6/15/2024 Grant
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(_ City of
Carlsbad
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION FORM
This application and all supporting documents must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2022.
Submit to:
City of Carlsbad
Housing & Homeless Services Department
Attn: Nancy Melander, Senior Program Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
or email to nancy.melander@carlsbadca.gov
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Project Number: ___________ _ Date Received: __________ _
Project Name: ___________________________ _
Submittal Formatting Requirements
Hard copy submittals must be typed on 8 ¼ x 11 sized paper (drawing exhibits may be larger) in 12-point font. In addition to the materials required below, applicants must also provide a one-page summary of the proposed project. All documents submitted become the property of the City of Carlsbad. In addition to the written application, project proponents may be asked to make a presentation to the committee.
Please complete the following application using the guidance provided on the "Application Instructions" sheet. Applicants may attach additional pages, subject to the "Submittal Formatting Requirements," above.
Name of Applicant: Buena Vista Audubon Society
Address: P.O . Box 480, Oceanside 92049 (2202 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054)
Phone: ( 760 ) 439 _2473 Email:_sa_l ___ ly_b_ic_;;@;;;_c_o_x_.n_e_t __________ _
Contact 1) Sally Bickerton 760-525-2351
name phone Contact 2) __ N ..... a..;.;ta_li ..... e-'S'-h_a .... p_ir_o ___ 4_0 ___ 6_-2_4_1_-2_1-'5 __ 3 ____________ _
name phone Please note: Successful applicants will be required to provide a Federal Tax ID Number or Social Security Number before any grant funds are released.
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Total Amount of Grant Request: $ .;.3..;;;.0"""6...;..8...;..7 _____ _
Application must be for a minimum of $2,500.00.
I. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Projects MUST implement one of the four categories below to be eligible for a grant from the
ACMF fund. Please contact Nancy Melander at the City of Carlsbad (442-339-2812 or
nancy.melander@carlsbadca.gov) for further information.
Please indicate which of the following four categories the proposed project would implement:
II.
a) Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment including but
not limited to acquisition, management and/or restoration involving
wildlife habitat or open space preservation;
b) Purchase and improvement of agricultural lands for continued
agricultural production, or for the provision of research activities or
ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture
and/or aquaculture in the city's coastal zone, including, but not
limited to, farm worker housing;
c) Restoration of beaches for public use including, but not limited to
local and regional sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral
beach access improvements, trails, and other beach-related
improvements that enhance accessibility, and/or public use of
beaches;
d) Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE. AND BENEFITS
Yes No
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1. Describe the proposed project. The description should a) provide sufficient detail for a
clear understanding of the proposed project; b) include clear intended outcomes of the project;
and, c) specifically address how the project satisfies the eligibility requirement(s). (Please
attach separately; maximum 3 typed 8 ½ x 11 pages plus drawings)
See Attached (page 7)
2. How will the project benefit the citizens of Carlsbad? ____________ _
See attached (page 7-8)
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PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING Ill.
3. What permits/approvals (federal, state, local, other) will the project require? ___ _
none
4. What is the timeline for implementation of the project? __________ _
See attached (page 8)
5. How will the project be implemented? Identify specific milestones that would be used
to measure progress of project implementation and who will be responsible for
implementation. See attached (page 8)
IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Individual applicants, please complete items 6 and 10 in this section (Section IV).
Organization/Agency applicants, please complete all items in this section.
6. This applicant is a (an):
D Individual (?!I Organization (Non-Profit) D Organization (For Profit) D Public Agency (State/Local) D Other ____________ _
7. a. Years in Business: attached page 9
b. Number of Employees: attached page 9
c. Number of Volunteers: attached page 9
NOTE: If the applicant is an organization/agency an organizational chart is also required
for submittal.
8. Names of Officers and Board of Directors:
Name: Title:
See attached (page 9)
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9. What is the purpose or mission of your agency/organization? see attached (page 9)
10. Describe applicant's experience in the project area . see attached (page 10)
V. FINANCIAL RESOURCES/BUDGET
All applicants must attach a budget and a proposed funding schedule for the proposed
project. After a grant has been awarded and prior to distribution of grant funds, the financial
condition of an agency/organization will be evaluated through submittal of either an audited
financial statement (encouraged/preferred); a reviewed financial statement; an IRS-990 tax
return; or other evidence of financial condition as agreed upon by the city. All applicants are
encouraged, but not required, to submit this documentation at the time of application
submittal.
11. If other resources/funding will be used, please describe all funding you have already
secured or anticipate securing for the proposed project, and identify the amount, type, status,
and source(s) of all such funds. Please indicate if no other resources/funding will be used.
See attached (page 10)
12. Describe any previous city funding requested or received (for any project) in the past
five years. See attached (page 10)
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VI. GENERAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION
13. Is there anything else you wish to make the Committee and City Council aware of
regarding yourself, your organization, or your proposed project? __________ _
See attached (page 10)
VII. DISCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATION
Disclosures:
These grants may be used in combination with funding from other sources or may be used for
projects for which other funds are not available. Project proponents must submit a written
application. Project proponents may also be asked to make a presentation to the Committee.
The Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee will review project proposals and will
recommend to the City Council those projects selected for funding. Final approval of funding
will require City Council approval. This grant opportunity may or may not be available annually
or after the first year, depending upon the number of proposals, the amount of funds available,
and the amount of funds ultimately awarded by City Council. Projects approved for funding in
the first year have no expressed or implied guarantee for future funding. The full amount of
the available funds may not be disbursed if there are not sufficient eligible applications. These
grants will not be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis but will be considered according to
specific criteria. Any project that is awarded funds will be required to meet agreed-upon
milestones. Failure to satisfy the agreed-upon milestones will result in project reconsideration
and possible cessation of funding. All documents submitted become the property of the City of Carlsbad.
I/we understand the information above:
Yes[i] NoO
Reporting Requirements:
Grant recipients will be required to file with the City a report on how the funds were spent
annually, or when funds are spent, or at other agreed upon intervals (e.g., upon achievement of
a milestone), whichever comes first. Proof of project expenses (i.e., receipts) are required to be
held for at least two years (or longer if so specified in the Grant Funding Agreement), during
which time the City reserves the right to audit the records.
I/we agree to adhere to the funding and reporting requirements described above:
Yes[i] No D
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Other Requirements
Grant recipients will be required to recognize on all printed material that the project is funded
fully or in part by the City of Carlsbad.
Certification:
We, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the
best of our knowledge. (Two signatures required)
INSTRUCTIONS AND APPLICATIONS FORM FEEDBACK
The Committee's intent is to make the application instructions and application form easy to
understand and complete. Therefore, we would appreciate you taking a few moments to
provide feedback on both. If there were instructions or questions that were confusing or
difficult to complete, please identify those areas on a separate sheet of paper and provide any
suggestions you may have. Suggestions and comments will be utilized to improve the function
and efficiency of future programs. Feedback regarding this process will not be reviewed as part
of the grant proposal consideration process and will in no way impact project eligibility or
consideration.
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Project Summary
The Buena Vista Audubon Society (BYAS) respectfully requests $30,687 for four
improvement projects to upgrade its 34-year-old nature center: replacing old, energy-
intensive lighting; adding acoustics control in a key part of the center; installing a new
heating and cooling system; and repainting the interior walls.
The mission of BYAS is conservation through education, advocacy, land
management, and monitoring. As the north coast chapter of the National Audubon Society,
BYAS has been providing nature education to the public for over 60 years and currently has
approximately 1,500 members, including many Carlsbad residents. BY AS built its nature
center in 1988 and has operated and maintained it since then. The nature center sits on the
Carlsbad/Oceanside border at the north edge of the Buena Vista Lagoon, along the Coast
Highway. The nature center's close proximity to Carlsbad, along the bike trail built by the
City of Carlsbad, makes it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Approximately
3,000 visitors per year enjoy the nature center exhibits and programs.
As the only nature center on the Buena Vista Lagoon, BYAS is uniquely situated to
provide educational programs to the community regarding the fauna and flora of the
lagoon. Most of our programs and activities are provided at no cost to the participants, in
order to allow access to all members of the community. Our programs include children's
nature programs, regular local bird walks, annual sponsorship of the Christmas Bird Count,
a monthly meeting featuring speakers on nature-related topics, land ownership and
management, and advocacy activities supporting wildlife and conservation.
BYAS recently completed a Master Plan for the nature center, which will help guide
future decisions regarding its interpretive exhibits and museum design. Earlier this year,
BYAS hired an architectural firm to review the Master Plan and create a space plan to help
improve the nature center's interior design. BYAS reviewed the proposed components of
the space plan and decided on the proposed four projects. These projects will enhance
visitors' experiences, increase BVAS's ability to conduct nature education programs, and
reduce energy usage.
The Buena Vista Audubon Society has the experience and community support for
this project. Moreover, our board members, staff, and volunteers have experience in a
variety of areas to help ensure the success of these projects: e.g., finance and investing,
building construction and engineering, grant writing.
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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE AND BENEFITS
1. Describe the proposed project.
Buena Vista Audubon Society (BVAS) is requesting funds to complete 4
projects that will improve the function of our 34-year-old nature center
building and enhance the visitors' experience. The nature center sits on the
Carlsbad/Oceanside border on the north edge of the Buena Vista Lagoon.
BVAS began developing a Master Plan several years ago for updating and
reorganizing its interpretive exhibits and museum design. The resulting
plan, finalized this spring, created a concrete, visionary plan for future
organizational decisions. Over 30 low-or no-cost projects were completed
by volunteers during and after the COVID pandemic shutdown, based on this
document. These included refreshing, reorganizing, and expanding exhibits
in the nature center and the surrounding grounds. In early 2022, an
architectural firm reviewed our Master Plan and designed a space plan that
provided suggestions for creating a more exhibit-focused experience.
Based on the architectural firm's recommendations, 4 projects are
proposed. These nature center improvements will enhance visitors'
experiences, increase BVAS's ability to conduct nature education programs,
and reduce energy usage.
i. Replace old, improperly functioning and energy-intensive florescent
lighting in the main exhibit room and auditorium with direct/indirect
LED energy-efficient hanging lights. The result will be strategic
lighting to highlight exhibits, which will enhance visitors' experiences.
ii. Manage acoustic issues by adding sliding doors between the
library /meeting room and the main exhibit room. Currently, sounds in
one room impact visitor experiences in the adjacent room.
iii. Solve overheating issues in the library /meeting room by installing a
wall-mounted energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) unit. Currently, the nature center becomes
unbearably warm at certain times, especially the library /meeting
room, making it difficult for visitors to enjoy the center.
iv. Paint the currently mismatched and dingy walls of the main exhibit
room and auditorium with architect-suggested colors to bring
attention to and focus on exhibits and to brighten up the rooms. The
current paint is worn and unappealing.
2. How will the project benefit the citizens of Carlsbad?
Buena Vista Audubon has been a chartered chapter of the National
Audubon Society for over 60 years, and has approximately 1,500 members,
including many Carlsbad residents. Ours is the only nature center on the
Buena Vista Lagoon, and BVAS is the primary provider of educational
programs and information to the public related to the Buena Vista Lagoon.
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We have an extensive taxidermy collection oflocal birds, insects and animals,
unique in North San Diego County.
The nature center hosts many diverse families and visitors daily, both
locals and those from around the U.S. and foreign countries. Many of these
visitors also patronize businesses in Carlsbad, since the center is less than 1
mile from the Carlsbad Transit Center and the downtown area.
The bike trail built by the City of Carlsbad along Coast Highway is a
popular recreation thoroughfare between Carlsbad and Oceanside for
pedestrians and bicyclists. Many of these visitors stop to explore the nature
center and trails.
The BVAS nature center regularly hosts the children of Carlsbad and
neighboring cities who come for school tours and programs, led by volunteer
Nature Guides. Several monthly events for preschoolers and school-aged
children are held, as well as special events throughout the year.
The nature center helps connect its members and visitors to the lagoon, to
its flora and fauna, and to coastal habitats. It also provides a meeting place
for those seeking a connection with nature.
III. PROTECT FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING
3. What permits/approvals (federal. state, local. other) will the project require?
None
4. What is the timeline for implementation of the project?
The projects will be completed by November 1, 2023.
5. How will the project be implemented? Identify specific milestones that
would be used to measure progress of project implementation and who will
be responsible for implementation,
Lighting, doors, and HYAC system
A. Conduct outreach for contractors, review bids, and select contractors for
each of these project components. (60 days, assuming a January, 2023
start date)
Sally Bickerton, Natalie Shapiro, Annette Schneider
B. Conduct consultation with contractors for project details and implement
the work. (90 days, March -June, 2023)
Sally Bickerton, Natalie Shapiro, Annette Schneider
Painting main exhibit room and auditorium
C. Conduct outreach for contractors, review bids, and select contractor for
this project component (30 days, starting once the lighting, doors, and
HVAC system projects are completed, June-July, 2023)
Sally Bickerton, Natalie Shapiro, Annette Schneider
D. Conduct consultation with contractors for project details and implement
the work (90 days, July-September, 2023)
Sally Bickerton, Natalie Shapiro, Annette Schneider
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IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE
6. This applicant is an Organization (non-profit).
7. a. Years in Business: BVAS has been operating for 71 years. In 1951, BVAS
received its charter as an official chapter of the National Audubon Society.
BVAS built and has operated and maintained the nature center, on the border
between Oceanside and Carlsbad, since 1988.
b. Number of employees: One part-time Executive Director, one part-time
Nature Center Manager, and one part-time Membership Coordinator.
c. Number of Volunteers: BVAS currently has approximately 100 volunteers,
a permanent cadre that is supplemented by corporate, civic, scout, and other
groups as well additional volunteers for special projects or events.
An organizational chart can be viewed on page 12.
8. Names of Officers and Board of Directors:
Officer Name:
Curt Busk
Jane Mygatt
Sally Bickerton
Margie Ellsworth
Board Members:
Joan Bockman
Kelly Deveney
Joan Herskowitz
Margot Lowe
Barbara Swanson
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Joni Ciarletta
Danny DiMento
JR Kinander
Tina Mitchell
Tammah Watts
9. What is the purpose or mission of your agency/organization?
The BVAS mission is "conservation through education, advocacy, land
management, and monitoring." BVAS educates members and the general
public about important conservation issues, works to influence public policy
in order to better protect the natural environment, and actively supports
programs to protect, preserve, restore, and enhance natural ecosystems on
local, regional, and national levels.
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10. Describe applicant's experience in the project area.
September 24, 2022, marks the 34th anniversary of the opening of BVAS's
nature center. BVAS is a mostly volunteer organization that has maintained,
repaired, enhanced, and improved the building for all these years, with
volunteer work, monetary donations, and occasional grants. Most programs
and activities, including visiting the nature center, children's nature
programs, bird walks, newsletters, and the monthly speaker series are free of
charge. This allows all community members to enjoy the nature center and
its programs.
BVAS's board members, staff, and volunteers have expertise in a variety of
areas, including finance and investing. grant writing. land management,
teaching. advocacy, wildlife monitoring. building construction, and
engineering. The board members, staff, and volunteers involved with this
project can ensure the project's success.
V. FINANCIAL RESOURCES/BUDGET
Please see pa~e 11 for the bud~et and funding schedule details.
11. BVAS has budgeted $4,000 in our 2022-2023 budget to cover nature center
Improvement projects. This money will be available in case of overruns on
these 4 projects.
12. BVAS received $50,000 from a Carlsbad ACMF Program Grant in 2018 and
used it to build a boardwalk on parts of the BV AS nature trail to prevent
seasonal trail flooding.
VI. GENERAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION
13. Is the anythin~ else you wish to make the Committee and City Council aware
of re~arding yourself. your organization, or your proposed project?
The nature center is visited daily by individuals and families who are
interested in learning more about our local habitat and environmental issues.
It provides a place for everyone to enjoy a wide range of educational exhibits,
programs, and experiences.
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AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM
BUDGET AND FUNDING SCHEDULE. BUENA VISTA AUDUBON SOCIETY
BUDGET LINE ITEMS AND FUNDING SCHEDULE
PROJECT
Project i. Lighting (fixtures and labor)
Project ii. Acoustics/Noise Control
(sliding doors and labor)
Project iii. HVAC in library /meeting room:
(HVAC materials and labor)
Project iv. Painting main exhibit room
and auditorium (paint and labor)
SUBTOTAL
Administrative Costs (10%)
Staff Costs1 NC manager (SO hrs@ $27.73/hr):
Executive Dir. (40 hrs@ $45/hr):
PROJECT TOTAL
Funds disbursement:
January, 2023:
May, 2023:
1 Includes payroll taxes
Funds for Projects i., ii., iii.
(lighting, doors, HVAC projects)
Funds for Project iv.
(painting project)
Admin and staff costs
BUDGET
$ 7,500
$ 2,500
$ 4,000
$11,000
$25,000
$ 2,500
$ 1,387
$ 1,800
$30,687
$14,000
$11,000
$ 5,687
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AGP 22-01 39Margot Lowe, Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS ] Joan Bockman, Director J Jane Mygatt, Vice President l Tina Mitchell, Director Barbara Swanson, Director JR Kinander, Director STAFF Annette Schneider, Nature Center Manager Curt Busk, President J Sally Bickerton, Secretary Margie Ellsworth, Treasurer l Kelly Deveney, Director Natalie Shapiro, Executive Director ] Danny DiMento, Director Tammah Watts, Director l Joan Herskowitz, Director Joni Ciarletta, Director Bob Crowell, Membership Coordinator 12
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(_ City of
Carlsbad
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Submit to: City of Carlsbad
Housing & Homeless Services Department Attn: Nancy Melander, Senior Program Manager
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA, 92008
or email to nancy.melander@carlsbadca.gov
FOR STAFF USE ONLY
Project Number: ____________ Date Received: __________ _
Project Name: ___________________________ _
Submittal Formatting Requirements
Hard copy submittals must be typed on 8 ½ x 11 sized paper (drawing exhibits may be larger)
in 12-point font. In addition to the materials required below, applicants must also provide a
one-page summary of the proposed project. All documents submitted become the property
of the City of Carlsbad. In addition to the written application, project proponents may be
asked to make a presentation to the committee.
Please complete the following application using the guidance provided on the "Application
Instructions" sheet. Applicants may attach additional pages, subject to the "Submittal
Formatting Requirements," above.
Name of Applicant: Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc. Federal Tax ID: 33-0466754
Address: Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc., 4600 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 438-2444 Email: thomas@carlsbadaquafarm.com
Contact 1) Thomas Grimm Phone: 831-332-4662
Contact 2) Kathryn Schubel, PhD Phone: 831-392-7852
Total Amount of Grant Request: $ 230,000
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I. EUGIILITY REQUIREMENTS
Please indicate which of the following four categories the proposed project would implement:
a) Restoration of the coastal and lagoon environment including but not
limited to acquisition. management and/or restoration involving wildlife
habitat or open space preservation.
b) Purchase and improvement of agricultural lands for continued
agricu~tural production, or for the provision of research activities or
ancillary uses necessary for the continued production of agriculture
and/or aquaculture in the city's coastal zone, including, but not limited
to, farm worker housing.
c) Restoration of beaches for public use including, but not limited to local
and regional sand replenishment programs, vertical and lateral beach
access improvements, trails, and other beach-related improvements that
enhance accessibility, and/or public use of beaches.
d) Improvements to existing or proposed lagoon nature centers.
Yes No
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PROJECT SUMMARY
Sea level is projected to rise over 70 inches in California by the end of this century. This puts low-lying
shorelines and coastal wetlands at risk of flooding and erosion. ''Living shorelines" are coastal restoration
methods that combine the use of living and structural materials to stabilize shorelines, preserve natural
processes and habitats as a natural solution to mitigate the impact of rising sea levels. Our project targets
the restoration of the native Olympia oysters, and native Eelgrass, as a Living Shoreline solution in Carlsbad.
Our project will apply living shoreline techniques to provide shoreline protection for Agua Hedionda Lagoon
shorelines and greater ecological benefits than traditional shoreline stabilization techniques. Our project is
designed to protect, enhance and restore habitat forming species impacted by climate change, to increase
their resiliency to future changes and preserve the ecosystem benefits they provide. Oyster beds and
eelgrass meadows deliver ecosystem benefits that include providing habitat and foraging grounds for a
diverse community of fish, invertebrate and bird species, improving water quality, cycling nutrients,
sequestering carbon, stabilizing sediments and attenuating wave energy. A central aspect of our project is
to increase community awareness by directly involving the community in the restoration process.
There is a need in Carlsbad to increase awareness of critical habitat-forming species and showcase the
benefits offered to the Agua Hedionda Lagoon's wildlife, the local community, and the city's tourism industry.
Our restoration program will engage community volunteers. We will draw upon the volunteer base, support
and interest generated from past volunteer projects to expand the project's impact in Carlsbad. Through our
project's methodiGal experimental design, we will examine important questions to inform future living
shoreline projects including habitat provisioning, water quality impacts and shoreline stabilization. Our
monitoring team, led by marine biologists, ecologists, seasoned oyster farmers and environmental
engineers, will address these challenges through an open, inclusively, multidisciplinary approach.
The project is divided into three categories:
I Project planning, II Restoration and Ill Project Monitoring
I Project planning (1) project design and monitoring .P.@n, (2) purchase monitoring supplies, (3) pre-
restoration surveys, (4) obtain permits, (5) purchase restoration supplies, (6) recruit and train volunteers
and engage the public,
II Restoration: (7) complete oyster reef and bed restoration and (8) eelgrass meadow restoration with
volunteer participation. Oyster beds will be constructed by adding dead oyster shell to the mudflat, which
increases the amount of habitat available for larval oysters to settle to build up sustainable adult
populations. Eelgrass beds will be planted using eelgrass collected from donor sites and replanted. Task
deliverables include the construction of approximately 1,200 square meters of oyster bed habitat, and
transplantation of 2,300 square meters of eelgrass habitat per year, to complete a total of 3,500 square
meters of restored habitat. Over time, it is anticipated that the oyster beds, reefs and eelgrass meadow
habitat will exceed original amount constructed.
Ill Post-restoration monitoring: (8) perform post-restoration monitoring and sample processing, and (9) data
analysis / final reporting. Task deliverables include progress and data reports, a final project report, and
communication of results to the restoration community and the general public via conference presentations,
publications, social media, dedicated website, media coverage and a short documentary about the project.
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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, SCOPE, AND BENEFITS
1. Describe the proposed project. The description should a) provide sufficient detail for a clear
understanding of the proposed project; b} include clear intended outcomes of the project; and, c)
specifically address how the project satisfies the eligibility requirement(s}. (Please attach separately;
maximum 3 typed 8 ½ x 11 pages plus drawings)
Project Overview
Our project proposes a community-stakeholder-supported "Living Shoreline Restoration project11 in which
native Olympia oyster reefs (Ostrea lurida) will be established and Eelgrass meadows (Zostera marina) will
be planted along the selected stretches of the lagoon's basin shorelines.
Project Site
The Agua Hedionda Lagoon (AHL) is the terminal point of Agua Hedionda watershed that drains 31 square
miles of land and includes portions of the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside, and San Marcos. The lagoon is
an important cultural, economic and environmental resource that provides habitat for migratory and resident
birds and fish. The outer pool of the lagoon is home to Carlsbad Aquafarms, (proposal's applicant) which has
operated a sustainable shellfish farm since 1990. Sites along the shoreline of AHL's inner pool have been
identified as the location for living shoreline restoration (see site map in the attached appendi-x).
Project Need
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Management Plan funded by the State Water Resources Control Board (Gov. Code
7550, 40 CFR 31.20) stated that "Signs of degradation are evident throughout the watershed, and significant
loss of natural habitat across all ecosystems has occurred." The California Water Boards has described AHL's
inner pool as impaired due to nutrients/eutrophication, bacteria, sediment/siltation and total dissolved solids.
Project Goals
In recognition that a healthy lagoon provides wildlife habitat, clean water, scenic beauty, and other benefits,
implementation of a comprehensive plan to preserve, restore and enhance the lagoon's natural functions and
features, the proposed project provides a scientifically-based plan for improving and restoring the Agua
Hedionda Lagoon's natural functions and features, including:
1.) restoration and preservation of habitat, including hydrology, water quality, and habitat
2.) increasing community awareness and engagement and stakeholder stewardship.
This proposal includes outreach efforts consisting of project volunteer recruitment, training and engagement,
-onsite farm tours and exhibits, workshops, educational programs and materials in public venues and online,
and the development of future AHL stewardship and management partnerships and programs with the City
of Carlsbad, NRG and Poseidon Water, and riparian buffer restoration projects to preserve and protect the
lagoon function and ecological health.
Project Description
Our project focuses on the restoration and preservation of ecological health of AHL through a community-
based Living Shoreline Restoration Project. The project is designed to optimize the symbiotic relationship
between Olympia oyster beds and reefs, and nearshore Eelgrass meadows, habitat provisioning, water quality
improvement and shoreline stabilization. Strictly natural materials will be used in the planting Olympica oyster
and eelgrass beds in selected subtidal stretches of shoreline of the lagoon.
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Woven biodegradable fabric mesh of Coir (coconut fiber) coated with a thin emulsion of crushed oyster shell
and a sun-cured biodegradable cementitious binding agent, will be placed into Carlsbad Aquafarm's oyster
spawning tanks so that oyster larvae can settle on the coir mesh as spat. The "live oyster spat mesh fabric
panels" will be subsequently transported to selected subtidal shoreline restoration sites and secured in place
underwater with biodegradable landscaping stakes. Deploying mesh fabric with living oyster spat will help
ensure survival and propagation of native oysters that are often displaced by non-native Pacific oysters. The
fabric deployment will include spaces where Eelgrass seedlings will be planted by volunteers to establish
symbiotic, resilient habitats for the lagoon's diversity of marine life.
Local community college, high school and middle school students and volunteers will be recruited and trained
at Carlsbad Aquafarms to take part in preparation of the Coir fabric, including applying a thin coat of Portland
cement onto the fabric, and placement the panels for sun-curing. Under the supervision of farm staff, student
vo lunteers will place the sun-cured fabric panels in farm oyster spat tanks. Oyster husbandry specialists will
oversee the propagation of the Olympia oysters and release the larvae into the tanks at the appropriate point
of their maturation to optimize successful larvae settlement onto the Coir panels. Once it is determined that
healthy Olympia oyster spat have successfully settled onto the panels, (this may take up to two weeks) the
oyster panels will be transported to restoration sites for planting. Farm staff will train and manages volunteer
activities, including the shoreline installation of the panels and the planting of eelgrass seedlings within Coir
mesh fabric cavities. This project provides hands-on conservation activities for community volunteers, with
training and hands-on opportunities for citizen involvement in every stage of the project's implementation.
Project Scope
The project scope will be three years in duration and will encompass the restoration of approximately 3500
square meters of shoreline. The preparation and installation of the oyster beds, reefs and eelgrass beds will
take place over a period of two years, followed by one year of project monitoring and culminated in a
comprehensive project report. Additionally, videography and photography of the project will be used to create
an online documentary about the project. The project will engage and train local volunteers and students.
Carlsbad Aquafarms will develop displays about the restoration project which will be incorporated into the
farm's daily tours, which annually reach over 37,000 visitors. Additional visitors include scientists and policy
makers interested in living shoreline restoration. The farm exhibits will also be designed to connect with
younger students and school groups. A presentation about the Living Shoreline Restoration Project will be
made at the 2022 Coastal & Estuarine Summit Hosted by Restore America's Estuaries in New Orleans, on
December 4-8, 2022. A follow-up presentation will be made at the Coastal & Estuarine Summit in 2023.
Project Outcomes
AHL's estuarine habitat is a mix of open water, mudflat and marsh habitats on the margin between the
intertidal and subtidal areas. The project will establish Olympia oyster beds, reefs, and Eelgrass meadows.
These keystone habitat-forming species will provide ecosystem services, including foraging grounds for fish,
invertebrate and bird species, improving water quality, cycling nutrients, sequestering carbon, stabilizing
sediments and attenuating wave energy from tidal flow and motorized watercraft that contribute to shoreline
erosion. The project will help stabilize vegetated banks, intertidal and near-shore habitats, reduce shoreline
erosion and sediment reduction, and serve as filters for sediment, pollutant and nutrient runoff from adjacent
farmland, such as the strawberry and flower fields. The project will engage and train a cadre of volunteers and
students and will reach hundreds of thousands of viewers through online and broadcast media, public
presentations, conference workshops and guests that visit Carlsbad Aquafarms.
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Community Engagement
Our project will be implemented in a manner that fosters regional awareness by actively engaging volunteer
driven, community-based organizations, including Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, Buena Vista Audubon
Society, San Diego Coastkeepers, San Diego Sierra Club, and San Diego County Chapter of the Surfrider
Association; active volunteer civic organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, Carlsbad High-Noon Rotary
Club, and the Magdalena Ecke YMCA. The program will provide opportunities for Carlsbad K-12 school children
to participate, with more in-depth engagement and learning opportunities for MiraCosta Community College
students and faculty. (Kathy Schubel, PhD, one of the project team leaders, is a professor at MiraCosta
College). The project team will coordinate activities with the City of Carlsbad's Volunteer Program, which
engages volunteers, in various activities including a Trails Volunteer Program that correlates well the project's
coastal habitat restoration project. We will recruit and train volunteers on the "principles and purpose of
restoration and protection of natural habitats and open space, while promoting conservation. Our project
team includes shellfish farmers, oceanographers, marine biologists, ecologists and educators who have
designed the project plan and will be responsible for its implementation, evaluation its success and realizing
project goals. Every task of the project will be undertaken through a collaborative, inclusive, multidisciplinary
approach.
How the project satisfies the eligibility requirements:
At the core of our project is the recognition that healthy coastal lagoon ih Carlsbad will enhance wildlife
habitat, improve, filter and clean the lagoon's waters, help preserve its scenic beauty, and recruit and engage
residents in the project and engender in them a personal sense of stewardship. This project will implement a
comprehensive plan that restores, preserves the lagoon's natural functions and features. The proposed
project provides a scientifically-based plan for preserving and restoring the Agua Hedionda Lagoon's natural
functions and features, that can serve as a model for future projects in other locations. This proposa l includes
robust outreach efforts, volunteer programs, onsite public educational programs, exhibits, workshops, and
materials in public venues and online, and the development of ongoing management partnerships and riparian
buffer restoration projects that will protect lagoon function and ecological health in the future.
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2. How will the project benefit the citizens of Carlsbad?
This project will improve the health of the AHL and its waters, which have a high recreational use value and is
near to many residential areas and a planned community that includes a marina where resident boat owners
dock their vessels. AHL is home to the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA that includes swimming, fishing and other
water activities for children. Visitors and locals come to AHL to hike, run, bike, kayak, boat, fish, or watch the
thousands to tens of thousands of birds that inhabit lagoon's three pools during breeding, migration, or
wintering seasons. The Aquafarm's floats are an important roosting and perching platforms for thousands of
pelicans, terns, egrets, cormorants, herons, seagulls and countless other sea and shorebirds.
The nearby Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Nature Center offers community environmental education
programs. Visitors and locals frequenting the lagoon's shoreline trails and recreational waters will benefit from
this restoration project through increased abundance of fish and shellfish, and improvements to water clarity
decreases in bank erosion. By demonstrating the effectiveness of this shoreline stabilization technique and
engaging the public in alternative climate change solutions, the project will generate interest among agencies
and government stakeholders to build support for expanding this type of nature-based shoreline stabilization
as opposed to traditional armoring techniques throughout southern California lagoons, bays and estuaries.
The project's citizen volunteer participation will amplify stakeholder commitment to the AHL's shoreline
restoration and foster greater sense of stewardship. The project will improve wildlife habitats, filter and
cleanse the lagoon's waters, enhance the recreational opportunities and experiences afforded the community,
including stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, fishing, wildlife and birdwatching and t he passive
enjoyment of improved lagoon aesthetics. Carlsbad is an iconic beach town and tourist destination. The
restoration project will increase water clarity and quality, enhance popular recreational activities including
stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The project enhances nursery habitats for spawning fish
that will improve local sports-fishing. The community-based project is in close alignment with the City of
Carlsbad's environmental policy and brand of "protecting, preserving and restoring its natural and human-
made environment. The city recognizes the importance of intact ecosystems as part of a healthy environment
and will continue to protect open space and enhance habitats and biodiversity." The project will produce
exhibits and a webcast documentary about the project that integrates historical information about the history,
current condition and future of the lagoon.
Ill. PROJECT FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING
3. What permits/approvals (federal, state, local, other) will the project require?
Our project falls under Categorical Exemption 15333 for Small Habitat Restoration Projects. While there are a
few species of concern and endangered species in the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, including the endangered Snowy
Plover (Charadrius nivosus) and the California Least Tern (Sterno antillarum browni), they are not active in the
specific project area. That said, the procedure to improve the nesting habitat for these two species is the
disbursement of oyster shells on the beach. The Snowy Plovers and Least terns select nest sites based on the
amount of oyster shell substrate, which provides camouflage for eggs and chicks from predatory seagulls and
protects them from blowing wind and sand. Carlsbad Aquafarms donated over 1 million oyster shells to the US
Navy to use as nesting habitat material for Snowy Plovers and Least Terns on Coronado Island beaches. We will
conduct pre-construction surveys for each species one month and several days prior to initiation of
restoration. All volunteers will be informed on how to identify and behave around these species prior to ever
stepping foot on the mudflat or entering the water. To complete any work on the mudflat (oyster restoration
and monitoring), workers will access the intertidal oyster restoration site by an existing, unvegetated foot path
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without the use of motorized equipment of any kind. If these species are encountered, workers will maintain
a minimum distance of 30 feet away from that animal's location. We will monitor water quality (including
turbidity, DO, and pH) before and after restoration activities, to ensure no negative impact to aquatic life. For
eelgrass restoration and monitoring, the project site will be accessed by water only from small, motorized
boats with quiet engines (to avoid disturbance of the foraging California least terns and the Snowy Plovers).
We also plan to plant eelgrass between June and August (to minimize disturbance to any nesting birds). We
do not anticipate our project will have a negative impact on these species of concern and endangered species.
In fact, this project will substantially improve the nesting habitat for these critically endangered species.
4. What is the time line for implementation of the project?
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Monitoring Plan
Purchase Monjtoring Supplies
Conduct Pre-and Post-
Restoration Monitoring ~
Process collected samples
Obtain permits
Purchase Restoration
Supplies
Development, launch and
maintain project website
Volunteer Recruitment and
Outreach
Oyster Restoration
Video and photography
documentation
Eelgrass Restoration
Data analysis/ Reporting
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5. How will the project be implemented? Identify specific milestones that would be used to measure
progress of project implementation and who will be responsible for implementation.
The following table includes a list the project tasks and all significant project milestones, including project
design and plan development, obtaining of permits, coordination with local stakeholders and local businesses
and communities adjacent to the project site, acquisition of equipment and materials, recruitment and
training of volunteers, documentation of project, including videography and photography, project monitoring,
commencement of construction and project completion). For each item, an expected completion date and
any factors that could influence the timely implementation of the project are noted.
No. Task or Milestone Expected Factors that could affect Lead Person
Completion Date timely implementation
1 Final Project Design and Jan 30, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Thomas
Monitoring Plan Mitigation funding is not granted Grimm
2 Purchase monitoring supplies Feb 28, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Matt
Mitigation funding is not granted Steinke
3 Creation of dedicated project Ongoing through Lack of funding if Agricultural Scott
website -Site management December 2025 Mitigation funding is not granted Pescheret
4 Pre-restoration monitoring Jan 30, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Kathryn
Mitigation funding is not granted Schubel
5 Obtain Permits and Jan 30, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Thomas
permissions Mitigation funding is not granted Grimm
6 Purchase restoration supplies Feb 28, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Matt
Mitigation funding is not granted Steinke
7 Volunteer recruitment and Ongoing through Lack of funding if Agricultural Oliva
outreach 2025 Mitigation funding is not granted Marable
8 Complete oyster restoration June 30, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Matt
with volunteer participation Mitigation funding is not granted Steinke
9 Design and production of March 30, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Thomas
graphic exhibit s and signs Mitigation funding is not granted Grimm
10 Project documentation Ongoing through Lack of funding if Agricultural Jackson
including Video and Photo 2025 Mitigation funding is not granted Fleming
11 Complete eelgrass restoration July 31, 2023 Lack of funding if Agricultural Matt
with volunteer participation Mitigation funding is not granted Steinke
12 Post-restoration monitoring Annually through Lack of funding if Agricultural Kathryn
December 2025 Mitigation funding is not granted Schubel
13 Project documentary Sept 30, 2023 Lack of funding if ~gricultural Jackon
Postproduction/Media Mitigation funding is not granted Fleming
Release/post on website
14 Data analysis and final Dec 31, 2024 Lack of funding if Agricultural Thomas
reporting Mitigation funding is not granted Grimm
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IV. APPLICANT INFORMATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Individual applicants, please complete items 6 and 10 in this section (Section IV). Organization/Agency
applicants, please complete all items in this section.
1. This applicant is a For Profit) Organization
a. Years in Business: 32
b. Number of Employees: 17
c. Number of Volunteers: 5
NOTE: If the applicant is an organization/agency an organizational chart is also required for
submittal. (Not appJicable)
2. Names of Officers and Board of Directors:
Name: Title:
Thomas Grimm, Chief Executive Officer
Donald Foster, DDS, President
Kathryn Schubel, PhD, Chief Science Officer
4. What is the purpose or mission of your agency/organization?
Mission
The mission of Carlsbad Aquafarms is to set the standard for sustainable production of premier shellfish of
unsurpassed quality through, environmental stewardship, efficient, state-of-the-art aquaculture practices.
Vision
Operate a world class shellfish farm that is smart, efficient and sustainable, where the quality of our seafood
and a healthy environment serve as guiding principles and benchmarks to gage our success.
Values
Become a valued part of the life, culture and character of the City of Carlsbad, a welcoming beach
community with an abiding connection with the rhythm and life of the coastal environment and ocean
Engagement
Our culture reflects Carlsbad's tradition of civic engagement, volunteerism and philanthropy. Over its 32-year
history the farm has hosted tours for tens of thousands of visitors, from school groups to university
researchers, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation volunteers, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce members and
the public who have. come to learn and better understand our approach to living and working in harmony with
the sea. The farm has developed an aquaculture internship program in conjunction with MiraCosta Community
where future shellfish farmers to learn the trade of sustainable aquaculture. Our philanthropic efforts have
focused on supporting "Living Shoreline Restoration Projects" that include the creation and deployment of
oyster bed and reef structures that provide habitat for a diversity of marine life while attenuating wave energy
that increasingly erode our vulnerable coastlines. (See appendix)
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10. Describe applicant's experience in the project area.
Carlsbad Aquafarms has designed and supported several coastal habitat restoration projects, and is national model of
sustainable shellfish farming, and habitat restoration. The farm has grown oysters and mussels in suspended culture for
over 30 years. The farm has also used mussel spat collector lines that capture free swimming mussel larvae that are later
used for cultivation. The water clarity has substantially improved because of these practices, evidenced by the flourishing
Eelgrass meadows in the lagoon's outer pool. Carlsbad Aquafarms collects oyster shells from its production and provides
them to various organizations in Southern California, including the following: OC Coastkeepers Living Shoreline
Restoration project of the Upper Newport Beach Back Bay; San Diego Port Authority living shoreline restoration of the
Chula Vista Wildlife Refuge; San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, USN, USMC, Coronado Island Beach and Camp Pendleton,
endangered shorebird habitat nesting restoration project (Snowy Plover and California Least Tern), and is currently
working with Huntington Beach and Bosa Chica Wetlands on a new Living Shoreline Restoration Project.
Media stories about the Carlsbad Aquafarms Conservation and Shoreline Restoration projects
► CBS-8 Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkRBSHZRhQQ,
► CBS-8 Part II: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Lp9USzb9Tgg,
► NBC-7 Part I: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/celebrate-national-oyster-day-at-san-diego-countys-
own-oyster-farm/3016720/
► San Diego Business Journal: https://www.sdbj.com/news/weekly-news/catching/
► San Diego Magazine: https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/hungry-for-more-inside-carlsbad-
aguafarm/article 6a7f9ff8-96c7-51c5-a867-a9feafc084ea.html
► Sunset Magazine: https://www.sunset.com/travel/culinary-travel/san-diego-oyster-farm-hidden-gem
► San Diego Union Tribune: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/north-county/sd-no-aquafarm-
20161215-story.html
► Carlsbad Business Journal: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnn nibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://carlsbad.org/wp-
content/uploads/2021/06/CBJ-0722-v2-web.pdf
► USA Today: https://www.lObest.com/interests/food-culture/carlsbad-aquafarm-how-southern-california-
shellfish-farm-saving-environment/
► San Diego Reader: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2022/mar /01/f east-carlsbad-aquafa rm-making-
locals-shellfish/
► Edible San Diego: https://www.ediblesandiego.com/articles/carlsbad-aquafarms-local-sustainable-ecofriendly-
and-incredibly-fresh-seafood
► The Coast News Group: https://thecoastnews.com/carlsbad-aquafarm-resumes-public-tours-classes-and-oyster-
tastings/
► Life in Action: https :// carlsba di if ei naction.co m/ ca rlsbad-aq uafa rm-finds-success-with-fa rm-tours-tasting-
experiences/
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V. FINANCIAL RESOURCES/BUDGET
All applicants must attach a budget and a proposed funding schedule for the proposed project. After a
grant has been awarded and prior to distribution of grant funds, the financial condition of an
agency/organization will be evaluated through submittal of either an audited financial statement
(encouraged/preferred}; a reviewed financial statement; an IRS-990 tax return; or other evidence of
financial condition as agreed upon by the city. All applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit
this documentation at the time of application submittal.
In the budget matrix below, major tasks of the proposed project are listed, the estimated cost of the task,
FINANCIAL RESOURCES -BUDGET
Task Carlsbad Aquafarms In-kind match Total Cost
1 Project Design $19,700.00 $7,500.00 $27,200.00
2 Monitoring Plan $9,000.00 $3,500.00 $12,500.00
3 Monitoring supplies $7,500.00 0 $7,500.00
4 Pre-restoration monitoring $18,600.00 0 $18,600.00
5 Obtain Permits and permissions $3,000.00 $1,200.00 $4,200.00
6 Restoration supplies $26,960.00 0 $26,960.00
7 Volunteer recruitment /training $16,000.00 $1,200.00 $17,200.00
8 Oyster restoration(+ volunteers) $11,200.00 $1,100.00 $12,300.00
9 Eelgrass restoration (+volunteers) $13,330.00 0 $13,330.00
10 Post-restoration monitoring $12,600.00 0 $12,600.00
11 Data analysis and final reporting $6,010.00 0 $6,010.00
12 Project Management $11,000.00 $3,500.00 $14,500.00
13 Dedicated website/ Online Media $4,500.00 $1,500.00 $6,000.00
14 Videography $3,500.00 0 $3,500.00
15 Drone video and editing $2,500.00 1,500,00 $4,000.00
16 Video, photography editing $3,200.00 1,800.00 $5000.00
17 Onsite Exhibits and Signage $4,550.00 0 $4550.00
18 Volunteer shirts and hats $3,500.00 0 $3,500.00
19 Print materials (incl. layout/ design) $2,900.00 0 $2900.00
20 Boat and Barge+ gas/diesel $2,500.00 $1,500.00 $4000.00
21 Truck and forklift+ gas/propane $1,550.00 $300.00 $1,850.00
22 Setting tanks for oyster spat $1,250.00 $1,250 $2,500.00
23 Coir (coconut husk rope) $1,100.00 0 $1,100.00
24 Portland Cement+ mixer $750.00 0 $750.00
25 Collecting cleaning oyster shells $3,200.00 $1,200.00 $4,400.00
26 Collecting, breeding Olympia oysters $4,700.00 $1,300.00 $6,000.00
27 Spat setting tank prep & management $3,850.00 $500.00 $4,350.00
28 Oyster Husbandry Lab Equipment $1,550.00 $1,700.00 $3,250.00
29 Subtotal $200,000.00 $29,050.00 $230,550.00
30 15% Contingency $30,000.00 $4,357.50 $34,582.50
31 Total $230,000.00 $33,407.50 $265,132.50
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11. If other resources/funding will be used, please describe all funding you have already secured or
anticipate securing for the proposed project, and identify the amount, type, status, and source(s) of all such
funds. Please indicate if no other resources/funding will be used.
As noted above, Carlsbad Aquafarms will contribute $10,982.00 in-kind in support of the project.
12. Describe any previous city funding requested or received (for any project) in the past five years.
Carlsbad Aquafarms has not received any funding from the City of Carlsbad in the past.
VI. GENERAL COMMENTS/INFORMATION
13. Is there anything else you wish to make the Committee and City Council aware of regarding yourself,
your organization, or your proposed project? (Since I plank to make a project documentary, here is link to a
documentary entitled "Peace Parks" I produced to support Nelson Mandela vision of cross-border parks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=R-Yozh22S M
Thomas Grimm -Summary of Experience and Qualifications (Project Co-Manager with Kathy Schubel)
Carlsbad Aquafarms, CEO. Operation and management of Southern California's only mussel, oyster and
culinary seaweed farm, producing premium seafood for regional and national customers; Design and
installation of live support for the domestication of native California shellfish, including Purple-hinged
rockscallops, California mussels, Green and Abalone, Olympia oysters and Spot Prawns; design and
installation of state-of-the-art oyster and mussel hatcheries; Coastal Habitat Restoration; high-
performance bioreactor complex; support installation of oyster reefs in coastal restoration projects.
PhycoVax, LLC
PhycoVax, LLC-CEO and President. PhycoVax was established by Thomas Grimm and Roshan Shrestha,
PhD in 2018 to address the growing need for effective and affordable health management of aquaculture
diseases. Annual losses from diseases reduce aquaculture revenues by over 20%. Since its founding
PhycoVax has developed a novel feed-based diatom platform for vaccine administration. The company's
first product will be incorporated into a commercially produced shrimp feed to improve shrimp health
and their ability to cope with bacterial diseases such as Acute Hepatopancreatic Necrosis Disease.
Challenge tests at the Shrimp Pathology Lab at the University of Arizona were successful. PhycoVax is
developing a CRADA agreement wit h the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the Center for
Veterinary Biologics, in the USDA Cent er in Ames, Iowa.
Developing feed-based vaccines
PhycoVax solved many challenges to develop an oral vaccine that can be ihcorporated into shrimp feeds. The
PhycoVax diatom platform provides protection of the vaccine in the aquatic environment. PhycoVax novel
methods to encapsulate vaccines to withstand to barriers in digestive system. PhycoVax feed-based vaccines
provides broad resistance against bacterial diseases and specific immunity and treatment for PhycoVax feed-
based vaccines are delivered as a whole-cell algal ingredient: PhycoVax ingredients include immuno-
nutraceuticals via whole algae cells; encapsulation of whole cells provide protection to vaccine antigens from the
harsh acidic environment of animal digestive systems; AHPND vaccine candidates for shrimp t rials: based on
challenge feed trials at the Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory
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Scientific Papers
Grimm, T. (2021) Mobile Apps and Rapid Response Network to prevent zoonotic Pandemics, IEEE
Journal of OceanicEngineering-Global Oceans Conference 2021 (Publication attached and video)
Collaborative Research
Research support and collaboration with University of Southern California (Manahan et al on
installation of novel oyster spat bottle hatchery system and cultivation grow-out support for resilient
elite hybrid family lines -five yearsto present); Collaboration with U.S. Navy Marine Research SPAWAR
-effect of parental diet, larval on the settlement of Ha/iotis species feed. Abalone donated to UC Davis
Bodega Lab
USDA NIFA SBIR Grant
Establishing Aquaculture Frameworks for the Methane-Mitigating Rhodophyta, Asparagopis taxiformis.
Collaboration with Nuzhidn Lab, University of Southern California Department of Biology
Clinton Foundation, Washington, DC
Technology and Communications -Forest Landscape Restoration -Measurement, Modeling and
Verification Systems, Workshops at National Geographic Headquarters, Washington DC, NASA Ames
Research Center and Google Headquarters, Mountain View, CA
Peace Parks Foundation, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Directed, scripted and produced "Peace Parks," a documentary about the transnational conversation
movement led by Nelson Mandela, and WWF Founder Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands. The
documentary was narrated by Morgan Freeman, production was supported by the National Geographic
and sponsored by Daimler Benz. Organized successful fundraising event in New York City. Documentary
link: htt.ps://www.voutube.com/watch?v=R-Yozh22S M
Cargill Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
Executive Producer and Director, Cargill's 125th Anniversary Celebration. Cargill is a global producer and
marketer of food, agricultural products and services.
25th Anniversary of Earth Day -Executive Producer of Building a New World, Washington, DC
Executive Producer, "Building a New World," an award-winning STEM project in which 11,200 students
built a five-story tall, scale model of Earth., Project culminated as the centerpiece of 25th Anniversary
of Earth Day on the National Mall. l3 agencies participated. Sponsors: 3M, GE and Lockheed Martih.
Defense Language Institute
The Defense Language Institute provides linguistic and cultural instruction to Army Intelligence and
Security Command, Honors Graduate for outstanding scholarship in Mandarin Chinese and German
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, majors: German and Biology. Phi Beta Kappa honoree for exceptional
academic excellence in liberal arts and sciences; Schlenker Award for scholarship in German
Spouse: Kathy Schubel, PhD. Two children: Andrew Grimm, MD, PhD, and Erica Grimm-Lewis, MD.
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Kathryn Schubet, PhD (Living Shoreline Restontion Co-Project Manager)
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, 1997
Conducted geological field studies in Dolomite Mountains, Italy. Performed laboratory experiments at the University
of Lund, Sweden.
Specialties: Carbonate sedimentology, geochemistry, crystal chemistry.
Primary dissertation topic: Dolomite Microstructures and Reaction Mechanisms ofDolomitization: An Integrated
TEM, Petrographic, Geochemical and Field Study of Selected Dolomite Bodies.
Thesis Committee: Lawrence A. Hardie and David R. Veblen.
M.A., Binghamton University, Department of Geological Sciences, 1992
Conducted geological field research in Qinghai Province, China.
Specialties: Evaporite sedimentology, low-temperature geochemistry.
Thesis topic: Vertical and Lateral Variations in a Shallow Perennial Lake to Salt Pan Deposit, Qarhan Salt Plain,
Qaidam Basin, Westem China.
Thesis Committee: Tim K. Lowenstein, Robert V. Demicco and David M. Jenkins
B.A. Honors, Oberlin College, Department of Geology, l 987
Semester abroad Nepal, 1986. Conducted geological field research in Australia 1986-1989.
Thesis topic: Petrographic Criteria to Aid in the Recognition of "Magadi-type" Cherts.
Adviser: Bruce M. Simonson
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Canvas Training, 2016
Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Certified Training, 2009
ArcGIS Desktop I, II, and III, ESRI, 2008
Adobe Photosbop, Adobe Certified Training, Sterling Ledet and Associates, 2007
Online Course Development Training, Johns Hopkins University, 2006
Edward Tufte Course, Presenting Data and Information, 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Faculty, MiraCosta College, Spring 2015-present
Online part-time faculty, Johns Hopkins University (]HU), Advanced Academic Programs (AAP), M.S. Environmental
Sciences, 2006-present
Onsite part-time facuJty, JHU, MP, M.S. Environmental Sci., 2001, 2005-present
Instructor, Coastline Community College, Fall 2014-present
Co-owner Carlsbad Aquafarm, 2014-present
Instrnctor, Laguna College of Art and Design, 2011-2020
Facilitator, University of Phoenix Online, 2011-2017
Associate Faculty, Palomar College, 2015
Instructor, Cypress College, 2013-2014
Instructor, Fullerton Co1lege, 2012-201.4
Co-Founder, F3: Food and Fuel for the Future 2010-2013
Contractor, Playing for Change Foundation, 2010
Co-founder, Airship Earth, 2009
Project Manager and Curator of Content, Gulf of California Exhibit, AoP, 2008
Project Manager and Curator of Content, Ocean on the Edge: Top IO Ocean Issues Exhibit, Aquarium of the Pacific
Instructional Designer and Instructor, AoP, Aquatic Academy, 2007-2008
Curator of Content, Catch a Wave Exhibit, Aquarium of the Pacific, 2007
Director of College and University Programs, Owen Software Development Co., 2006-2007
Assistant Professor, Lafayette College, Dept. Geology & Environmental Geosciences, 1998-2006
Expert Scientist, National Science Foundation REU Project, Utah, 2003-2004
Visiting Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University, conducted research in the Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences
and taught in the AAP, M.S. Environmental Sci, 2001-2002
Instructor, Lafayette College, Dept. Geology and Environmental Geosciences, 1996-1998
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COURSES TAUGHT
Introduction to OceanographyMC-F2F, 11-0, Full-F2F, Oypress-F2f, UoPx-0
Introduction to Earth and Space ScienceMC-F2F
Physical GeologyMC-F2F, cc-o
Physical Geology Lab cc.o
Geology and Tropical Ecology ofHawai 'i JHU-F2F. f
Coral Reefs and Caves: The Geology of the Bahamas nru-P2F.'
Coastal Zone Processes aod Policy n-ru-o
Oceanic and Atmospheric Processes nru-F2F
Geological Foundations of Environmental Science mu-F2r
Project GREEN: Hillside LCAD-1'2F, r
Project GREEN: From Ridge to ReefLCAD.F2F, r
Project GREEN: Ocean LCAD-Fzl'. r
Exploration of the Earth Sciences UoPx-o
Environmental Geology UoPx-O
Earth Science for TeachersCypress-flF ...
Historical Geo]ogyCYJlress-F2F,.
FYS 114 -An Exploration of West African Song and Rhythm LC-F2F
Geology 102 -History of the Earth LC-F:!l'
Geology 105 -Oceanography LC-f2F
Geology 106 -Oceanography Laboratory LC-F'aF. r
Geology 130 -Origins, Evolutions, and Extinctions LC-FiF
Geology 140 -Coral Reefs and Caves: The Geology of the BahamasLC-FZF, f
Geology 205 -Oceanography t e-FiF. •r
Geology 215 -Modem and Ancient Depositional Environments Lc-m . •
Geology 315 -Sedimentology LC-FiF. •
Geology 353 -Independent Study: Sedimentary Geology Lc-rw
Geology 428 -Integrated Methods and Applications in the Geosciences LC-F2F, 1
Geology 495/496 -ThesisLC
Modality: F2FFace to face, 00nline, *courses with labs, ffield-based courses,
Institution: McMiraCosta College, cccoastline College, rHUJohns Hopkins University, LCADLaguna College of Art and
Design, VoPxUniversity of Phoenix, PPa1omar College, FuUFullerton Co11ege, Cy11res•Cypress College, LC Lafayette College
STRENGTHS
Instructional Design and Curriculum Development
Designed and developed a diverse portfolio of training materials and educational programs and delivered them in person
and online. Topics i11cJude technical scientific topics-oceanography, ocean issues, environmental science, geology,
Earth history, and the geology of the Bahamas and the geology and ecology of Hawai'i (two field courses); cultural
topics-West African song and rhythm; and technical training for computer-based educational software. Learners include
undergraduates (four-year and community colleges), master's-level graduate students, educators, administrators, upper-
level managers, and front-line staff. Content is delivered to a broad range of people in a variety of settings, from a free-
choice learning institution to colleges and universities.
Community Building
Created rigorous, safe, and supportive learning communities in a variety of settings including: a leading undergraduate
institution, a major research university, and a leading free-choice learning institution.
Recent Examples of Demonstrated Leadership
Project Manager and Curator of Content for major exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific (AoP)
• Catch a Wave, The Gulf of California, and Ocean on the Edge: Top 10 Ocean Issues
• Oversight of Aquarium Staff in graphic design, media production, life-support, facilities, education and volunteer
services, in the creation and installation of major exhibits.
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• Responsible for creating scientific content and displays for AoP with the fo11owing organizations: NASA, NOAA,
MIT, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Johns Hopkins University, Pepperdine University, UC Irvine, UCLA,
San Francisco Estuarine Institute, and World Wildlife Fund.
• GIS data acquisition, graphics design and layout with the Environmental Systems Research fnstitute-ESRI,
National Center for Atmospheric Research, and Wildlife Conservation Society.
Co-Founder F3: Food and Fuel for the Future (F3)
• F3: Food and Fuel for the Future focused on, microalgae cultivation and aquaponics, which integrates hydroponics
and aquaculture into a high-performance agricultural system.
Playing for Change Foundation (PFCF)
• Worked to create live audio and video connections between PFCF schools and schools in the United States. Our
first event, between kids at the MIT Media Lab and kids in Gugulethu, South Africa was broadcast live on the
Web. Staff fielded questions on Social Media sites.
• Developed fundraising plans and strategies to support the PFCF.
Co-Founder Airship Earth (AE), located at the NASA Ames Research Park, Moffett Field, CA
• Provided leadership in all facets of establishing and developing a new business focused on renewable energy.
including high altitude wind energy and biofuel production.
• Worked with Magenn Power, lighter-than-air wind-power company, to develop, test and deploy high altitude wind
turbines.
• Negotiated a l 0,000 square feet lease of Hangar space to support lighter-than-air technology.
• Worked to create spaces for innovation and collaboration. In partnership with Sea World, we explored development
of environmentally themed, mobile, social networks to record geo-coded, time-stamped citizen scientist observations
that could be organized and catalogued in a social network to facilitate exploration and enhance STEM literacy were
explored.
Exhibit and Program Development
Co-wrote Catch A Wave: An Introduction to California's Waves and was an advisor for A Sea on the Edge, a movie
about the Gulf of California.
Developed content for major exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific and designed, organized and taught intensive courses
and short courses to introduce Aquarium staff to the science behind new exhibits.
Developed a 27-panel exhibit, based on Ocean on the Edge: Top 10 Ocean Issues for the 2008 ESRl's lnternational User
Conference, which was featured in the Society for Conservation GIS and Conservation Program's Special Display.
Created a display, Preserving Marine Biodiversity, for Keynote address.
PUBLICATIONS
Schubel, J.R. and Schubel, K.A., 2008, From Ocean issues to solutions: The role of public ocean literacy. Oceans '08
Marine Technology Society/IEEE, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Scbubel, J.R., Monroe, C. Schubel, K.A., & Bronnenkant, K., 2009, Environmental literacy through the lens of aquarium
ocean literacy, in J.H. Falk, J.E. Heimlich, & S. Foutz (Eds.), Free-Choice Learning and the Environment. AltaMira
Press, MD, p. 123-138.
Schubel, K.A. and Veblen, D.R., 2005, Textural and compositional analysis of multiple dolomite generations from the
Latemar buildup, Dolomites, northern Italy. Carbonates and Evaporites, v. 20, p. 148-160.
Schubel, K.A., Veblen, D.R. and Elbert, D.C., 2005, Dolomite Microstructures and Reaction Mechanisms of
Dolomitization on the Triassic Latemar Buildup, Dolomites, Northern Italy. Submitted to Carbonates and Evaporites,
v.20,p.1 16-130.
Schubel, K.A., Veblen, D.R. and Malone, M. J., 2006, Microstructures and textures of experimentally dolomitized
Bahamian ooids: implications for reaction mechanisms of dolomitization. Submitted to Carbonates and Evaporites,
V. 21,p. 1-13.
Woods, K.L., Scalise, R.L., Beagle, P.F.J., Maxson, Julie, A., and Schubel, K.A., 2003, Spring deposits within the
palustrine carbonates of the Cretaceous Cedar Mountain Formation, UT. Geological Society of American Abstracts
with Programs, p. A51 l.
Schubel, K.A., Elbert, D.C. and Veblen, D.R., 2002, Crystallographic and compositional aspects of c-domains in calciwn-
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rich dolomite, Goldschmidt Conference, Davos, Sw:itzerland, Abstracts, p. A689.
Schubel, K.A., Elbert, D.C. and Veblen, D.R., 2002, Crystallographic and compositional aspects of c-domains in calcium-
rich dolomite, International Congress for Electron Microscopy, Durban, South Africa, p. 1091 -1092.
Scbubel, K.A., Veblen, D.R. and Malone, M. J., 2001, Microstructures and textures of experimentally dolomitized
Bahamian ooids: implications for reaction mechanisms of dolomitization. Geological Society of American Abstracts
with Programs, p. A255.
Simonson, B.M., Cardiff, M. and Schubel, K.A., 2001, New evidence that a spherule layer in the late Archean .Teerinah
Fonnation of Western Australia was produced by a major impact. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference XXXII,
abstract # 1141.
Schubel, K.A., Elbe11, D.C. and Veblen, D.R. (2000) Incommensurate c-domain superstructures in calcian dolomite from
the Latemar buildup, Dolomite Mountains, Northern Italy: American Mineralogist, v. 85, p. 858-862.
Elbert, D.C., Schubel, K.A. and Veblen, D.C., 1999, Mineralogical applications of energy-filtered imaging (EFI) in a
conventional transmission electron microscope (TEM): Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, v.
31, no. 7, p. Al69.
Schubel, K.A., Elbert, D.C., Veblen, D.R. and Hardie, L.A. (1998) Recognition of Incommensurate c-domain
superstructures in calcian dolomite from the Latemar buildup, Dolomite Mountains, northern Italy: Geological Society
of America Abstracts with Programs, p. A282.
Schubel, K.A. (1997) Reaction mechanisms of dolomitization, an integrated TEM, SEM, geochemical, petrographic and
field approach: unpub]jshed Ph.D. dissertation, Johns Hopkins University, 352 pp.
Schubel, K.A. and Lowenstein, T.K. (l 997) Criteria for the recognition of shallow perennial saline lake evaporites based
on recent sediments from the Qaidam Basin, western China, Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 67, p. 74-87.
Scbubel, K.A., Hardie, L.A. and Veblen, D.R. (1996) Heterogeneous microstructures in dolomites from the Triassic
Latemar platform, northern ltaly: Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, National Meeting, Denver,
CO., p. A337.
Simonson, B.M .• Hassler, S.W. and Scbubel, K.A. (1993) Revised stratigraphic correlation of the Carawine and
Wittenoom Dolomites, Hamersley Basin, Western Australia: GSWA Professional Paper 34, p. 65-80.
Sitnonson, B.M., Schubel, K.A. and Hassler, S.W. (1993) Carbonate production and dispersal in the 2.6 Ga Hamersley
Basin of Western Australia: Precambrian Research Special Volume No. 60, p. 287-336.
Schubel, K.A., 1992, Vertical and lateral variations in a shallow perennial lake to salt pan deposit, Qarhan salt plain,
Qaidam Basin, western China: unpublished master's thesis. Binghamton University. 118 pp.
Schubel, K.A., Lowenstein, T.K., Spencer, R.J. and Zhang, P. (1992) Evaporite deposition in a shallow perennial saline
lake, Qaidam Basin, western China. 29th International Geological Congress, Kyoto, Japan, v. 2, p. 325.
SchubeJ, K.A., Lowenstein, T.K. and Simonson, B.M. (1991) What can evaporites tell us about Precambrian seawater?:
Geological Association of Canada Abstracts, Toronto, p. Al 12.
Simonson, B.M. and Schubel, K.A. (199 1) Carbonate production and dispersal in the 2.6 Ga HametsleyBasin of Western
Australia: Geological Association of Canada Abstracts, Toronto, p A 115.
Schubel, K.A., Lowenstein, T.K., Spencer, R.J. and Zhang, P. (1991) Evaporite deposition in a shallow perennial lake,
Qaidam Basin, western China: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Abstracts, National Meeting, Danas,
Texas, p. 204.
Lowenstein, T.K., Spencer, R.J., Casas, E., Scbubel, K.A. and Zhang, P. (l 991) Modem nontnarine evaporitic deposition,
Qaidam Basin, western China: an overview: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Abstracts, National
Meeting, Dallas, Texas, p. 160.
Schubel, K.A. and Simonson, B.M. (1990) Petrography and diagenesis of cherts from Lake Magadi, Kenya: Journal of
Sedimentary Petrology, v. 60, p. 761-776.
Simonson, B.M. and Scbubel, K.A. (1990) Platform facies of the 2.5 Ga Carawine Dolomite, Hamersley Basin, Western
Australia: American Association of Petroleum Geologists Abstracts, National Meeting, San Francisco, Ca., p. 764-
765.
Simonson, B.M. and Scbubel, K.A. (1990) Microbial, oolitic and other microfabrics in 2.5 billion-year-old platfonn
dolomite of Western Australia; Carbonate Microfabrics Symposium and Workshop, Abstract volume, p. 46.
Schubel, K.A. and Simonson, B.M (1988) Petrography and diagenesis of cherts .from Lake Magadi, Kenya: Geological
Society of America Abstracts with Programs, National Meeting, Denver, CO., p. A51.
Schubel, K.A. (1987) Petrographic criteria to aid in the recognition of "Magadi-type" cherts: Unpublished honors thesis,
Oberlin College, 59 pp.
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Niels Lyle Lindquist-Lead Project Advisor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Institute of Marine Sciences, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557;
phone -(252) 726-6841 ext. 136, email -nlindquist@unc.edu
Professional Preparation (2 post-doctoral positions not listed)
1989 Ph.D. in Oceanography, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution
of Oceanography
1983 B.S. in Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Professional Positions
2002 Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Institute of Marine Sciences and the
Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences
1998 Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Marine Sciences
and the Institute of Marine Sciences
1997 Visiting Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Department of Marine
Sciences and the Institute of Marine Sciences
1993-1997 Research Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Curriculum in Marine
Sciences and the Institute of Marine Sciences
Publications -5 publications (of 80) most closely related to oysters
Tice-Lewis, M, VS Zhang, SG Redding, NL Lindquist, AB Rodriguez, CM Fieseler, QA Walker, FJ Fodrie 2022.
Coastal squeeze on temperate reefs: Long-term shifts in salinity, water quality, and oyster-associated
communities. Ecological Applications https://doi.org/10.1002/eap.2609
Fodrie, FJ, AB Rodriguez, RK Gittman,JH Grabowski, NL Lindquist, CH Peterson, MF Piehler, and JT Ridge 2017.
Oyster reefs as carbon sources and sinks. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, Biological Sciences 284:
20170891.
Ridge, JT, AB Rodriguez, FJ Fodrie, NL Lindquist, MC Brodeur, SE Coleman, JH Grabowski and EJ Theuerkauf.
2015. Maximizing oyster-reef growth supports green infrastructure with accelerating sea-level rise.
Scientific Reports 5; Article number 14785; doi:10.1038/srep14785
Fodrie1 FJ, AB Rodriguez, CJ Baillie, MC Brodeur, SE Coleman, RK Gittman, DA Keller, MD Kenworthy, AK Poray, JT
Ridge, EJ Theuerkauf and NL Lindquist. 2014. Classic paradigms in a novel environment: inserting food
web and productivity lessons from rocky shores and saltmarshes into biogenic reef restoration. Journal of
Applied Ecology 51:1314-1325.
Rodriguez, AB, FJ Fodrie, JT Ridge, NL Lindquist, EJ Theuerkauf, SE Coleman, JH Grabowski, MC Brodeur, RK
Gittman, DA Keller and MD Kenworthy. 2014. Oyster reefs can outpace sea-level rise. Nature Climate
Change 4:493-497.
Synergistic Activity Examples
Companies Created: Sandbar Oyster Company Inc. (hereafter SANDBAR) incorporated August 2016 as the entity
to license the patent rights for the novel UNC biodegradable for oyster aquaculture, habitat restoration and
living shoreline reef creation invented by Lindquist and a NC commercial fisherman. Oyster Catcher™ is
one suite of products made from the patented/patent-pending cement-infused plant-cloth composites.
Awards
2017 Finalist, FISH 2.0 Global Business Impact Challenge, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
2017 NC Rural Economic Development Center's "Entrepreneurs of the Year"
2016 NC IDEA Foundation, Startup Competition Award Winners, Niels Lindquist and David ''Clammerhead"
Cessna -Sandbar Oyster Company ($50,000).
Public Service (1 of 5 recent-to-present service on oyster-focused committees)
2015-present, Member, North Carolina Oyster Steering Committee
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Carlsbad Aquafarm Organizational Chart
Carlsbad Aquafarm Owners
Thomas Grimm and Donald Foster, DDS
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Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc.
A California Corporation
I
Thomas Grimm Roshan Shrestha, PhD
I Chief Executive Officer I Research & Development
/~ I
Jackson Fleming Kathryn Schubel, PhD
Marketing and Media George Lopez Matt Steinke Chief Science Officer Gabriel Godfrey
lab Technician
I Farm Manager Operations
I Scott Pescheret
SociOlMtdoa,-,dWll>D<,cl, Joe Lopez Anna Azeka Olivia Marable
r Crew Foreman HACCP Manager Tour Manager
I I
Farm Deck Hands Kyle Craig Taylor Riley Jason Newberry Sarah Davies
5 crewmembers Shop Manager Tour Guide Tour Guide Tour Guide
Ecosystem health through sustainable aquaculture
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VII. DISCLOSURES/REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATION
Disclosures:
These grants may be used in combination with funding from other sources or may be used for projects for which
other funds are not available. Project proponents must submit a written application. Project proponents may also
be asked to make a presentation to the Committee. The Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee Committee will
review project proposals and will recommend to the City Council those projects selected for funding. Final approval
of funding will require City Council approval. This grant opportunity may or may not be available annually or after
the first year, depending upon the number of proposals, the amount of funds available, and the amount of funds
ultimately awarded by City Council. Projects approved for funding in the first year have no expressed or implied
guarantee for future funding. The full amount of the available funds may not be disbursed if there are not sufficient
eligible applications. These grants will not be awarded on a first-come/first-serve basis but will be considered
according to specific criteria. Any project that is awarded funds will be required to meet agreed-upon milestones.
Failure to satisfy the agreed-upon milestones w ill result in project reconsideration and possible cessation of
funding. All documents submitted become the property of the City of Carlsbad.
I understand the information above:
Yes
Reporting Requirements:
Grant recipients will be required to file with the City a report on how the funds were spent annually, or when
funds are spent, or at other agreed upon intervals (e.g., upon achievement of a milestone), whichever comes
first. Proof of project expenses (i .e., receipts) are required to be held for at least two years (or longer if so
specified in the Grant Funding Agreement), during which time the City reserves the right to audit the records.
I agree to adhere to the funding and reporting requirements described above:
Yes
Other Requirements
Grant recipients will be required to recognize on all printed material that the project is funded fully or in part by
the City of Carlsbad.
Certification:
We, the undersigned, do hereby attest that the above information is true and correct to the best of our
knowledge. (Two signatures required)
~~ Chief Executive Officer
ThomasGrim
September 1, 2022
Signature Title Date
~~µ~ Chief Science Officer
Kath~bel, PhD
September 1, 2022
Signature Title Date
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Appendix Project map and drawings
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Figure 1. Agua Hedionda Watershed -l\~ference Map for Proposed Living Shoreline Restoration Site
Figure 2: Above is the Inner Basin of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, t he proposed restoration sites to
plant oyster and eelgrass beds. The final site selection will be done in coordination with NRG and the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Coastal Commission and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers.
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Scale (ft)
0 1000 2000 3000
Figure 3: Above is Bathymetric map of Inner Basin, Agua Hedionda Lagoon Hydrodynamic
Studies, H. Elwany, denoting potential intertidal and subtidal margin restoration sites.
Elevation (ft)
NGVD29
Figures 4. Above, oyster broodstock are stimulated to spawn. Ciliated Trocophore larvae develop into
D-stage larva, veliger, and pediveliger larva (above left) begin to form their shell and shell hinge that
will allow the adult to open and close their valves. During these early stages larvae are especially
vulnerable to ocean acidification that can dissolve the shells that the tiny mollusks are t rying to build.
At the same time the larvae start swimming to find a suitable place to settle and grow into spat and,
ultimately, into mature oysters.
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Figure 5. (Above left). Niels Lindquist and "Clammerhead" Cessna unfurl a roll of coir mesh.
Figure 6. (Above right). Niels and Clammerhead submerge the coir mesh into a cement slurry to
coat the fiber mesh with a calcareous substrate suitable for oyster spat settlement.
Figures 7, 8, and 9. (Above and right). Sun-cured coir, coated
with cement for use as substrate for oyster spat settlement.
Figure 10. (Below left) Eastern Oyster Crassostrea virginica
spat and Figure 11 Olympia Oyster Ostrea lurida spat.
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Figure 12. Above. Millions of oyster pediveliger larvae
will be released in large tanks to settle and grow as spat
on coated coir mesh that will be later planted by
students and volunteers in forms optimized for living
shoreline restoration
Figure 13. Right. Coated oyster substrate once covered
with spat transformed into robust, stable oyster reef
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Our team has developed a novel method to make oyster beds and reef substrate material.
Figures 15. (above) illustrates new, efficient way of immersing coir fabric rolls into a cement
slurry using hand-crank roll bars that evenly draws the mesh through the slurry and onto
another roll for curing.
Figures 16, 17 and 18 (above) shows illustrations of how the coated coir mesh can be placed on
chain-link fence that is supported by rebar frames for sun-curing. The rebar and chain-link
framework are stackable for mild electro-stimulation to accrete calcium carbonate and
magnesium hydroxide which can spurs more than 3-fold growth rate for oyster spat, seed and
juvenile oysters.
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ANODE CHEM ICAL PRODUCTION:
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CATKDDE CHEMICAl .PRODUCTION :
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Figure 19. (Above) Stacked rebar/chain-link fence/coated coir mesh covered with spat can be placed .
into tanks where the spat shell growth is strengthened and grows at an accelerated rate due to mineral
accretion. This gives Lurida spat a significant advantage over invasive oysters so it can successfully
complete after planting.
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Gareau, T, (2014) Electrical Stimulation Greatly Increases
Settlement, Growth, Survival, and Stress Resistance of
Marine Organisms, Natural Resource 2014 05(10):527-537.,
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cathode arc suspended in seawater with an electric current fl ov,1i11g between
them, calcium ions combi ne wilh cnrbonalc ions and adhere to the structure
Fig 21 Electro-stimulated spat growth
is like ooid formation in nature
Figure 22. During her Johns Hopkins field course Kathy
Schubel, PhD, Project Team leader, examines spheroidal
sedimentary grains called "Ooids" formed by mineral
accretion on a beach on Joulter's Cay in the Bahamas. The
Ooids are formed in successive series of concentric layers
of mineral accretion of ocean calcium carbonate around a
nucleus.
Our project uses mineral accretion as a form of
biomimicry that stimulates faster growth of oysters with
denser larval shells that are resistant to the increasing
problem of ocean acidification.
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Figure 23. (Above) Olympia oysters (above) are smaller and rounder than Pacific oysters Figure. 24 (below)
Figure 25. (Above) Carlsbad Aquafarm's novel oyster spat bottle hatchery was designed to support and
advance USC researchers Ors. Hedgecock and Manahan in the development of elite lines of high yield,
shellstock, resilient to diseases, ocean acidification and other environmental stress by incorporating
advances in selective breeding, crossbreeding and polyploidy into high performance oyster broodstock.
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Figure 26. Project Team Leader, Thomas Grimm, Carlsbad Aquafarms CEO with oyster and mussel
depuration tanks. Carlsbad Aquafarms harvests 3 tons of shellfish weekly for local distribution.
Figure 27. Niels Lindquist with oyster reef. Figure 28. Reef out-planting with Carlsbad's oyster shells
Fig 29. Oyster Rangers is conceived of as a program in which volunteers collect oyster shells from
restaurants. They work with our staff, to use the shells to establish oyster beds in lagoons. The shell
collection buckets are made from ocean plastic waste. Oyster Rangers Goals: Restore the ecological
health of estuaries; Stabilize shorelines and reduce coastal erosion; Improve water quality by
establishing oyster reefs that filter algae, absorb nitrogen and cycle excess nutrients; Enhance coastal
nurseries for marine life. Volunteers receive an embroidered "Oyster Ranger" patch, a T-shirt and ball cap.
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Kids learn how to make an "oyster
pillow" for an oyster bed: Step 1:
pour cement slurry and cu Itch in a
5-gallon bucket. Step 2: Dip and
remove a coir pillow in the slurry,
remove and place over a 4-gallon
bucket to dry in the sun. Step 3:
Fill the pillow with oyster shells
Fig 30 -39 A couple buckets, casting mix, a bag made from coconut fibers, called "Coir," is all
kids need to make new homes for oyster spat to grow up and help strengthen our shorelines.
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Fig.4o-48 Living Shoreline Activities for Kidsl
Hundreds of tiny oyster spat attach
to the dome and grow to adulthood
Here's a fun idea how kids can make an oyster hotel w ith a molds, casting mix and a little
help from thousands of tiny little oyster babies, called "spat" that help clean the lagoon!
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Fig.49-s9 Living Shoreline Activities for Kids l
How about building a
home shaped like a
soccer ball? Here's an
oyster reef-ball kit that
will be home to dozens
of oysters that kids can
build!
With a soccer ball for inspiration, 10,000 kids gathered to
build a model of our home planet in one day. It took a fun
idea, a good plan, quality materials, and hard work by lots
of kids who wanted to build a new world!
Restoring a Living Shoreline w ill make new homes for
countless creatures that share the lagoon with all of us.
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Coir bags filled oyster shells can be shaped as "pillows" and placed in novel spawning tanks Olympia
oyster larvae are released into tanks to settle on the outside and inside of the pillows
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Figure 62. (Above) the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Inner Basin shoreline. Figure 63. (Below) a
photoshopped image of how coir pillows covered with living Lurida spat and filled with oyster shell to
establish an Olympia oyster reef that would help strengthens the shoreline from erosion.
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Figure 64 -72. (Above) Carlsbad farms crew harvests oysters for Carlsbad residents and visitors who come to
the farm to take a tour. A barge collects oyster growing in trays. The oysters are tumbled, washed and placed
in purification tanks. Each batch is tested before being sold. A farmer holds baby oyster spat in his hand.
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Cash Basis
Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc.
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Sales
Total Income
Cost of Goods Sold
Product (COGS)
Lab Tests (COGS)
Labor (COGS)
Profit & Loss
January through August 2022
Supplies & Materials (COGS)
Packaging (COGS)
Seeding (COGS)
Total COGS
Gross Profit
Expense
Recruiting
Charitable Donation
Website Expense
Storage Expense
Uniform Expense
Research & Development Expense
Customs Expense
Outside Services
Filing Fees
Suspense
Equipment Rental
Advertising and Promotion
Auto and Truck Expenses
Gas
Registration
Repairs & Maint
Auto and Truck Expenses -Other
Total Auto and Truck Expenses
Bank Service Charges
Computer and Internet Expenses
Software Expenses
Computer and Internet Expenses • Other
Total Computer and Internet Expenses
Dues and Subscriptions
Insurance Expense
Auto
Insurance Expense -Other
Total Insurance Expense
Licenses and Permits
Maintenance
Meals and Entertainment
Office Supplies
Payroll Expenses
Payroll Processing
Salaries & Wages
Total Payroll Expenses
Postage, Delivery & Shipping
Printing and Reproduction
Jan -Aug 22
632,768.84
632,768.84
66,559.30
17,290.63
450.00
44,914.46
1,249.46
3,000,00
133,463.85
499,304.99
1,025.00
50.00
11 ,373.00
1,676.43
1,723.49
182.76
450.00
1,000.00
208.04
19,324.44
110.65
15,165.09
2,940.24
319.00
5,785.81
2,299.58
11,344.63
355.04
514.78
2,533.96
3,048.74
3,307.53
2,727.52
2,563.08
5,290.60
492.64
9,606.23
3,043.41
13,210.89
92.00
258,634.32
258,726.32
6,010.46
11 ,520.82
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Cash Basis
Carlsbad Aquafarms, Inc.
Professional Fees
Accounting
Legal
Profit & Loss
January through August 2022
Total Professional Fees
Rent Expense
Repairs and Maintenance
Taxes
State
Local
'Total Taxes
Telephone Expense
T ravel Expense
Misc.
Airfare
Lodging
Parking
Toil's
Transportation
Tota.I Travel Expense
Utilities
Gas & Electric
Trash/Dump
Utilities -Other
Total Utilities
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
USDA Farm Aid
Total Other Income
Net Other Income
Net Income
Jan -Aug 22
4,560.00
364.95
4,92.4.95
16,715.36
5,968.82
87.05
3,304.90
3,391.95
5,126.37
241.71
3,610.13
2,563.26
17.00
228.38
1,993.00
8,653.48
30,701.14
2,295.21
414.19
33,410.54
456.437.68
42,867.31
20,000.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
62,867.31
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE
AD HOC CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Approved Method of Carrying out the
Committee’s Directive
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ROAD MAP
Principal Charge of Committee: To make recommendations to the City Council for proposed expenditures
from the [Agricultural Conversion Mitigation Fee] Fund in keeping with the mandates established by Municipal Code Section 21.202.060.
Committee Responsibilities to City Council during first year: To report to the City Council at least twice during its first year.
FIRST REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL: A detailed proposal of how the Committee would operate
to carry out its directive (established by Resolution 2005-242). Report should discuss how the Committee
proposes to solicit expenditure/grant proposals; how it would operate to make recommendations to the Council, including proposed project/grant selection criteria and voting procedures; and how it proposes to
draw down on the Fund balances in the first and subsequent years. Tasks to complete First Council Report:
Determine how Committee will operate.
Determine how decisions will be made.
Elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chair.
Establish a meeting schedule.
Agree upon role of Committee members.
Establish criteria by which project proposals will be evaluated.
Create project application, information, and evaluation forms.
Perform test run of forms.
Determine how funds will be drawn down.
Determine how project proposals will be solicited.
Identify how project proposals will be presented to Committee.
Identify how Committee will operate to make recommendations on individual projects.
Prepare draft Council report.
Review and comment on draft report.
Finalize report.
Schedule report for City Council meeting.
SECOND REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL: Shall carry the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations
for initial expenditures from the Fund. Tasks to complete Second Council Report:
Solicit project proposals.
Schedule/Hold workshops (2) for applicants (if needed).
Evaluate forms after first set of projects.
Evaluate project proposals.
Recommend projects for initial expenditures from the Fund.
Prepare draft of report.
Review and comment on draft report.
Finalize report.
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SUBSEQUENT REPORTS TO CITY COUNCIL: Additional reports shall be provided to the
City Council as necessary to complete and implement the Committee’s directive. Such reports may include:
Recommendations on changes to awarded grants.
Recommendations to modify the approved method for carrying out the Committee’s directive.
Recommendations for Council authorization to solicit additional grant proposals.
Request(s) for authorization to solicit additional applications for grant requests.
Request(s) to extend the Committee’s life.
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KEY DECISIONS
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY – COASTAL/NON-COASTAL LOCATIONS
It is not required that proposed projects be located within the Coastal Zone; projects
proposed to be located outside of the Coastal Zone will be considered; however, all
projects (inside or outside of the Coastal Zone) must benefit the Coastal Zone.
“EQUITABLE” DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The Committee will promote the equitable distribution of the grant funds available by
ensuring that all potential applicants have a fair and equal opportunity to apply for the
funds. This does not mean that the total funds available will be divided equally among
the four categories of eligible projects. However, the Committee intends to award funds
to projects in each of the four categories if at all possible.
DRAW-DOWN OF FUNDS
The Committee will not specifically “hold back” funds for future awards, nor will it
target a specific amount of funds to be spent in the first year. The Committee will draw
down funds based solely upon the merit of the projects proposed. All project proposals
will be evaluated on their own merits and funds will be spent as merited by proposed
projects. The Committee believes that sufficient eligible and meritorious project
proposals will be received to justify expenditure of all available funds before the
Committee sunsets (four years from August 2, 2005), if not sooner.
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COMMITTEE OPERATING PROCEDURES & AGREEMENTS
Ground Rules
Remember that the Committee’s work is a public process
Be present
Respect one another’s opinions
Listen actively
Ask questions when you have them
Participate
Practice Skillful Conversation
Speak your mind
We will disclose our “special interests” to one another as appropriate to topics under
discussion.
All member requests for information from staff not rendered during the meeting will be routed through the chairperson
Speak up in order to be heard
Speak up (or signal) if you did not hear clearly something that was said.
Committee Procedures
Chair leads the meeting; facilitator leads discussions
Minutes and Charted Notes are kept as part of the Committee’s records
Annual reevaluation of process
Committee members will not participate in project proposal presentations and will
abstain from voting on projects for which they have a conflict of interest pursuant to
Chapter 1.14 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Decision-making Process
Plan A: Consensus (Preferred)
Plan B: If consensus cannot be achieved after an earnest effort has been made, the
question will be decided by simple majority vote with the minority opinion noted and
reported.
Guidelines for Public Comment
In general, members of the public wishing to present comments for the Committee’s consideration will be given an opportunity to do so at the end of meetings.
Public comments will be limited to three minutes for each person, and 15 minutes for
each topic
These guidelines will be adjusted as appropriate for different meeting purposes (e.g. grant proposal presentations)
The public comment time limitation of three minutes per speaker may be extended at the
discretion of the chairperson.
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PROPOSAL SOLICITATION STRATEGY
Objective: To ensure that availability of grant funds is known throughout the community and among those
organizations and individuals who might wish to apply.
Methods may include:
Editorial Boards
Press Releases
Solicit feature coverage in newspapers
OpEd (i.e., a letter from the Mayor on behalf of the City Council)
Posters in public facilities (e.g., libraries; City Hall; Faraday building; other?)
Posting on City’s web page with grant program info and staff contact info o Electronic links to informational flyer; press release and dedicated webpage.
o Electronic distribution via electronic subscription service
o Electronic distribution via City E-News
Mailings to those known to be interested o List of individuals with potential interest (list must be updated)
o List of organizations with potential interest (list must be updated)
o Other public agencies
o Downtown Merchants Assn. o Chamber of Commerce o Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau
Newspaper advertisements
o North County Times o Union-Tribune – North County edition o Coast News
o Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Other?
Insert notification in water bills
Factors to Consider
Time constraints
Budget/Costs
Timetable of 2006 Grant Solicitation/Review/Award Allocation
Council Approval of Committee Procedures, Criteria, etc. May 16, 2006
Public Notification Process July 2006 Deadline for Proposal Submittal September 29, 2006 Committee Review Process October 2006 – June 2007
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Preparation of Agenda Bill (Grant Awards Recommendations) January 2007 and January
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Presentation to Council February 2007 and February
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Council Approval of Revised Procedures, Criteria, Etc. Early February 2009
Public Notification Late February 2009
Optional Proposal Preparation Workshop(s) March 2009
Closure of Application Submittal Period Late April 2009
Committee Review of Submitted Grant Applications May – June 2009
Committee Recommendations Formulated Early July 2009
Presentation of Committee’s Recommendations to Council August 2009
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PROPOSAL CONSIDERATION & PROCESS SUMMARY
PROPOSALS THE COMMITTEE WILL CONSIDER
Projects (i.e., not on-going programs)
Projects which have not been completed by the date that City Council approves the Committee’s procedures and application consideration process (i.e., no reimbursement
for previously completed projects)
Proposals from all types of organizations and individuals
Grants – outright and/or matching – but not loans
Requests for a minimum of $2,500.00 (nothing less than $2,500.00)
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
The Committee will promote the equitable distribution of the grant funds available by ensuring that all potential applicants have a fair and equal opportunity to apply for the funds. This does not mean that the total funds available will be divided equally among the four categories of
eligible projects. However, the Committee intends to award funds to projects in each of the four
categories if at all possible.
DRAW DOWN OF FUNDS The Committee will not specifically “hold back” funds for future awards, nor will it target a
specific amount of funds to be spent in the first year. The Committee will draw down funds
based solely upon the merit of the projects proposed. All project proposals will be evaluated on
their own merits and funds will be spent as merited by proposed projects. The Committee believes that sufficient eligible and meritorious project proposals will be received to justify expenditure of all available funds before the Committee sunsets (four years from August 2,
2005), if not sooner.
PROCESS
Proposal review: paper process and possible presentation opportunities (at request of
Committee)
Establish City staff contact(s) for applicant info/assistance and application form
Opportunity for applicants’ feedback on process, forms, etc. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Applications must implement the Charge of the Committee (i.e. involve one of the four eligible
types of uses) in order to be eligible for funding. Should there be disagreement regarding whether a proposal is eligible for funding (i.e., whether the project implements one of the four
categories of projects), the Committee will first seek consensus and, if that fails, will vote on the
matter.
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PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA
Project Criteria Project Criteria
Extent to which proposal fulfills eligibility category
Line-of-sight relationship with concrete outcome(s)
Benefit to Carlsbad residents
Honors the history of Carlsbad
Employs creativity (of project or process)
Multiple or long-lasting or wide-spread benefits
Project Feasibility and Planning Criteria Project Feasibility and Planning Criteria
Feasibility of project achievement (i.e., Can project be accomplished?) o Can permits/approvals be obtained?
Implementation plan o Measurable milestones/Identification of tracking measures
o Reasonable time frame o Responsible parties identified
Applicant Criteria Applicant Criteria
Ability of project applicant to do what is proposed
o Applicant’s experience implementing other projects
o Applicant’s previous experience obtaining and using funding (for other projects)
Financial Resources/Budget Criteria Financial Resources/Budget Criteria
Fiscal resources to do what is proposed
o Project budget
o How requested funding will be used o Other/Additional funding already secured for project (if any) o Other potential funding sources for project (potential matching funds) o Applicant’s experience obtaining and using funding (for this project) o Financial condition of organization (if applicable). After a grant has been awarded and
prior to distribution of grant funds, the financial condition of an agency/organization shall
be evaluated through submittal of either an audited financial statement (encouraged/preferred); a reviewed financial statement; or, an IRS-990 tax return. Note:
applicants are encouraged to submit documentation of their financial condition at the time
of grant application submittal if possible. Proposal Evaluation Form Proposal Evaluation Form
The Committee’s use of a quantitative Proposal Evaluation Form during the proposal evaluation
process shall serve as a tool/method to evaluate individual merits of projects; however, the
individual project scores (generated through use of the form) alone are not intended to guarantee or preclude the Committee’s decision to recommend funding of specific grant requests.
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PROJECT NO: ________________ _
PROJECT NAME: ______________ _
Rating Scale:
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Is proposed project eligible for funding? Yes ___ No ___ _
Eligibility Category: ______________________ _
Project Score
Project/Program Criteria:
Implementation of eligibility category
Concrete outcome( s)
Benefit to Carlsbad residents
Honor history of Carlsbad
Creativity ( of project or process)
Multiple, or long-lasting, or wide-spread benefits
Feasability/Planning Criteria:
Feasibility of project achievement: Permits/Approvals obtainable?
Implementation Plan: Measurable Milestones? Tracking Measures?
Implementation Plan: Time Frame? ..
Responsible parties identified?
Applicant Criteria;
Ability to do project? Experience with other projects? ..
Ability to do project? Experience with using fundin'g for other projects?
Fiscal/Budget Criteria:
Project budget
Use of requested funds
Other funding? (if any) ,
Other potential funding?
Fiscal stability of org'n (if applicable)
TOTAL SCORE