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Home My WebLink About2023-12-05; Beach Preservation Commission; ; Approval of Commission Work Plan for 2024 Meeting Date: Dec. 5, 2023 To: Beach Preservation Commission From: Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Park Planner michael.tully@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-5724 Nick Stupin, Park Planning Manager nick.stupin@carlsbad.gov, 442-339-2527 Subject: Approval of Commission Work Plan for 2024 Recommended Action Review, edit as needed, and accept the Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2024. Discussion In 2018, the City Council revised the Carlsbad Municipal Code to create uniform policies and procedures related to boards and commissions. CMC Section 2.15.020 (C) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken. At the Beach Preservation Commission Special Meeting of Dec. 7, 2022, the Commission reviewed the existing annual work plan and discussed the opportunity for making edits to the content. The Commission agreed to make limited edits to the annual work plan’s goals and tasks section. At the conclusion of discussion, the Commission accepted its annual work plan and recommended its approval by the City Council. On Jan. 10, 2023, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the work plan of the Beach Preservation Commission (Exhibit 1). Staff has prepared a draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2024 (Exhibit 2) for the Commission to review, edit as needed, and accept. Next Steps The Commission accepted Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2024 will be presented to the City Council for approval in January 2024. Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 1 of 8 Exhibits 1. Existing Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan 2. Draft Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2024 Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 2 of 8 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: Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 3 of 8 -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. Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 4 of 8 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. Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 5 of 8 City of Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan Fiscal Year 2024 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 Chapter 2.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Beach Preservation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. Members shall serve four-year terms. The Commission shall investigate, research, and make recommendations to the city council and the city manager on general coastal topics, studies, and programs, including, but not limited to, the following: Protecting and enhancing the shoreline (e.g. littoral cells, and sea level rise); preventing beach erosion; and preserving and maintaining beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public. (Ord. CS-452 § 2, 2023) 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. III.FY 2024 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission will focus on the following 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, with an understanding of coastal processes and terminology, including: Exhibit 2 Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 6 of 8 - Disruption of natural sediment flow and sand supply - High intensity storms and potential flooding - Hard stabilization structures or “coastal armoring” - Sand replenishment/beach nourishment - Living shorelines and shoreline buffers - Sea Level Rise impacts - Littoral cell/Oceanside cell b. Review informational documents for current and future Commission Members, with items to include: - Minutes and information from regional planning partners such as SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group. c. Invite an oceanography professional (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 and could be 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 and report on 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 Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 7 of 8 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. - Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff. d. Make periodic tours of all Carlsbad beaches to assess physical conditions, usage factors and safety considerations for the beaches and potentially impacted surrounding areas. - Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff. 4. Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the Beach Preservation Commission’s Work Plan. a. Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item scheduled every other meeting of the Beach Preservation Commission. Dec. 5, 2023 Item #3 8 of 8 Michael Tully, Park Planner Nick Stupin, Parks Planning Manager Parks & Recreation Department Dec. 5, 2023 Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2024 1 RECOMMENDED ACTION Review, edit as needed, and accept the Commission’s work plan for 2024, and recommend its approval by the City Council ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 2 DISCUSSION •In 2018, City Council revised Carlsbad Municipal Code to create uniform policies and procedures •CMC Section 2.15.020 (C) - Each commission is to provide to City Council an annual work plan ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 3 DISCUSSION •On Dec. 7, 2022, Commission reviewed existing annual work plan and discussed making edits •Commission agreed to make limited edits to the work plan’s Goals and Tasks sections ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 4 DISCUSSION •Commission accepted the annual work plan as edited, and recommended its approval by Council •On Jan. 10, 2023, City Council approved the Commission’s annual work plan ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 5 WORK PLAN COMPONENTS •Three components to the work plan •Mission Statement •Composition (Role) •Goals & Tasks ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 6 MISSION STATEMENT 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 ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 7 COMMISSION COMPOSITION •Per Chapter 2.34 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the Beach Preservation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council •Members shall serve four-year terms ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 8 COMMISSION COMPOSITION •The Beach Preservation Commission shall investigate, research and make recommendations to the city council and city manager on general coastal topics, studies and programs, including, but not limited to, the following: ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 9 COMMISSION COMPOSITION •Protecting and enhancing the shoreline (e.g. littoral cells, and sea level rise); preventing beach erosion; and preserving and maintaining beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 10 COMMISSION COMPOSITION •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. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 11 COMMISSION COMPOSITION •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. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 12 GOALS & TASKS G1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. a. Study and investigate coastal erosion impacts to Carlsbad beaches, with an understanding of coastal processes and terminology, including: ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 13 •Disruption of natural sediment flow and sand supply •High intensity storms and potential flooding •Hard stabilization structures or “coastal armoring” •Sand replenishment/beach nourishment •Living shorelines and shoreline buffers •Sea Level Rise impacts •Littoral cell/Oceanside Cell ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 14 GOALS & TASKS GOALS & TASKS ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 15 G1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. b. Review informational documents for current and future Commission members… -Minutes and information from regional planning partners such as SANDAG’s Shoreline Preservation Working Group. G1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects. c. Invite an oceanography professional (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 and could be preserved in Carlsbad. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 16 GOALS & TASKS GOALS & TASKS G2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. a. Schedule and carry out plan for two beach clean- up events (i.e., one mid and one post- summer) in the northern beaches of City of Carlsbad. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 17 GOALS & TASKS G2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. b. Receive updates from representatives from the three lagoon foundations in Carlsbad… ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 18 GOALS & TASKS G2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. c. Receive updates from California State Parks and Recreation Department on local erosion issues, prevention efforts, and any beach access improvements to our…beaches. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 19 G2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. d. Upon receipt of updates from local jurisdictions (i.e. lagoon foundation, SANDAG, State Parks, CA 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. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 20 GOALS & TASKS GOALS & TASKS G2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches. e. Observe and report on king tides extreme low tides during winter months (i.e., December-January) onsite at the Encinas Creek dip and South Tamarack state beach. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 21 GOALS & TASKS G3. Participate in outreach opportunities related protection and enhancement of local beaches. a. Look for opportunities to engage the citizens and school children… in stewardship of our coastline through events such as annual beach clean ups to encourage efforts to keep our beaches clean… ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 22 GOALS & TASKS G3. Participate in outreach opportunities related protection and enhancement of local beaches. b. Work with other city departments to encourage outreach to educate citizens on the potential impacts to the City of Carlsbad on erosion impacts and sea level rise as shown in the Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan. Invite city planner to provide advertised presentation, after the CA Coastal Commission review and comment on LCP. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 23 GOALS & TASKS G3. Participate in outreach opportunities related protection and enhancement of local beaches. c. Observe and monitor local beaches and tidepools of issues contributing to degradation of beaches including feeding squirrels and other wildlife, pet waste issues, and trash. -Resulting issues requiring action shall be reported to city staff. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 24 GOALS & TASKS G3. Participate in outreach opportunities related protection and enhancement of local beaches. d. Make periodic tours of all of Carlsbad beaches to access 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. ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 25 GOALS & TASKS G4. Tri -annually report out the progress on completing the Goals and Tasks of the Beach Preservation Work Plan. a. Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an…item scheduled every other meeting… ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 26 RECOMMENDED ACTION Review, edit as needed, and accept the Commission’s work plan for 2024, and recommend its approval by the City Council ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024 27 QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Thank you ITEM NO. 3 – WORK PLAN FOR 2024