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Home My WebLink About2023-10-03; Beach Preservation Commission; ; Clean-Up Event on the City-Controlled North BeachMeeting Date: Oct. 3, 2023 To: Beach Preservation Commission From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks Planner michael.tully@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5724 Subject: Clean-Up Event on the City-Controlled North Beach Recommended Action Select a date and time for a second beach clean-up event on the city controlled north beach, during the period of the annual work plan of the Beach Preservation Commission. Discussion At the Oct. 4, 2022 Beach Preservation Commission meeting, the Commission recommended conducting two beach clean-up events a year, based on the success of the Oct. 1, 2022 event. At the Dec. 7, 2022 Beach Preservation Commission meeting, the Commission updated the Goals & Tasks section of the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Item No. 2 of that section of the work plan states: 2.Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. a.Schedule and carry-out plans for two beach clean-up events (i.e., one mid and one post summer) in the northern beaches of the City of Carlsbad. On July 8, 2023, staff and the Beach Preservation Commission successfully conducted the first such beach clean-up event. Staff is available on any of the following dates and times for the second such beach clean-up event: •Saturday Oct. 14, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. •Wednesday Oct. 18, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. •Saturday Oct. 21, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. •Saturday Nov. 4, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The Commission is being asked to select a date and time for a second beach clean-up event on the city controlled north beach, during the period of the annual work plan. Exhibits 1.Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Oct. 3, 2023 Item #5 1 of 4 City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2022-23 I.Mission Statement The Mission of the City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission is to advise the City Council and the City Manager on matters related to erosion prevention and protection/enhancement of the Carlsbad shoreline (e.g., littoral cells, sea level rise et.al.), and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public. II.Composition Consistent with City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120, the Beach Preservation Commission shall be an advisory commission to the City Council and the City Manager, and its seven members shall be appointed Carlsbad residents. The Commission shall investigate and report on topics or studies related to beach erosion as directed by the City Council and City Manager. Commission Members shall serve on a volunteer basis, on staggered terms. Commission Members are expected to attend all meetings, held at dates/times set by the Commission or requested by the City Council or City Manager. The Commission shall be standing, but subject to termination by the City Council if it deems the existence of the Commission is no longer necessary to the City. The Commission name was changed from its original ‘Beach Erosion’ to ‘Beach Preservation’, based on the nature of coastal awareness shifting from strictly evaluating the effects of coastal erosion to a more encompassing view of shoreline preservation. III.FY 2022-23 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following FY 2022-23 Goals/Tasks: (Goals identified in numerals; Tasks to accomplish those Goals identified in alphas) 1.Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a.Study and investigate coastal erosion impacts to Carlsbad beaches through understanding of coastal processes and terminology, including: -Disruption of natural sand supply and sediment flow -High intensity storms and potential flooding -Hard stabilization structures or “coastal armoring” -Sand replenishment/beach nourishment -Living shorelines, shoreline buffers -Sea Level Rise impacts - littoral cell/Oceanside cell b.Review informational documents for current and future Commission Members, with items to include: Oct. 3, 2023 Item #5 2 of 4 Exhibit 1 -Minutes and information from regional planning partners such as SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group. c.Invite a coastal planner (e.g., Scripps Institution of Oceanography) to provide an advertised presentation at a Beach Preservation Commission Meeting, with a focus on educating citizens on the means and ways sandy beaches are preserved in Carlsbad. 2.Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. a.Schedule and carry-out plans for two beach clean-up events (i.e., one mid- and one post-summer) in the northern beaches of the City of Carlsbad. b.Receive updates from representatives from the three lagoon foundations in Carlsbad (Agua Hedionda, Batiquitos, and Buena Vista Lagoons). c.Receive updates from the California State Parks and Recreation Department on local erosion issues, prevention efforts, and any beach access improvements to our local beaches. d.Upon receipt of updates from local jurisdictions (i.e. lagoon foundation, SANDAG, State Parks, California Fish and Wildlife, etc.), prepare comments as a Commission to submit to the City Council regarding any comments or concerns determined to be of interest to the Council. e.Observe king tides and extreme low tides during the winter months (i.e., December – January) onsite at the Encinas Creek dip and the South Tamarack state beach. 3.Participate in outreach opportunities related to protection and enhancement of local beaches. a.Look for opportunities to engage the citizens and school children of the City of Carlsbad (e.g., high school environmental/marine science clubs, et. al.) in stewardship of our coastline through events such as annual beach cleanups to encourage efforts to keep our beaches clean throughout the year. b.Work with other city departments to encourage outreach for the citizens of Carlsbad to educate them on potential erosion impacts and sea level rise as shown in the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan. Invite a city planner to provide an advertised presentation at a Beach Preservation Commission Meeting, after the California Coastal Commission’s review and comment on the Local Coastal Plan. c.Observe and monitor local beaches and tidepools for issues contributing to degradation of beaches including feeding squirrels and other wildlife, pet waste issues, and trash. d.Make periodic tours of all Carlsbad beaches to assess physical conditions, usage factors and safety considerations for the beaches and potentially impacted surrounding areas. -Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff. Oct. 3, 2023 Item #5 3 of 4 4.Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan. a.Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item scheduled every other meeting of the Beach Preservation Commission. Oct. 3, 2023 Item #5 4 of 4 North Beach Cleanup Event Michael Tully, Parks Planner Oct. 3, 2023 RECOMMENDED ACTION Item #5 :N.BEACH CLEAN-UP EVENT •Discuss with city staff the planning of a beach cleanup event on city controlled north beach and determine when to proceed with the event OBJECTIVES •Location •Schedule •Public Outreach Item #5:N.BEACH CLEAN-UP EVENT LOCATIONS Meeting Location •Grand Avenue and Ocean Street beach access Clean-up at city controlled northern beach between: •Rue de Chateaux beach access •Pine Avenue beach access Item #5:N.BEACH CLEAN-UP EVENT SCHEDULE Available dates: •Saturday, Oct. 14 •Wednesday, Oct. 18 •Saturday, Oct. 21 •Saturday, Nov. 4 Time: •8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Item #5:N.BEACH CLEAN-UP EVENT PUBLIC OUTREACH •City Website •Social Media Posts •E-blast to city volunteers •Press Release Item #5:N. BEACH CLEANUP EVENT