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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-03-27; Buena Vista Political Action Committee Ad Hoc; MinutesCITY OF CARLSBAD Meeting of the Buena .Vista Political Action Committee March 27, 1981 City. Council Chambers, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad 1. CALL TO ORDER: Call to order was made by Chairman Skotnicki at 3:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: The following members were present: Chairman Skotnicki - Carlsbad Lloyd von Haden - Liaison, .Vista Ronald Wooten - Vista Chamber of Commerce Nancy Wade - Vista Miriam Nichols - Vista Dave Rorick - Oceanside Fred Swearingen - Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Pearl Tade - League of Women Voters Absent were: Don Brown - Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Shirley Truitt - Carlsbad Claude Lewis - Liaison, Carlsbad Ray Burgess - Liaison, Oceanside James Futcher - Oceanside Wanye Thompson - Audubon Society 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon motion by Mr. Swearingen, the minutes of the meeting held February 2~>, 1981, and the minutes of the Special Meeting held March 18, 1981, were unanimously approved as presented. As a point of clarification, Chairman Skotnicki requested that the roster be corrected to reflect that Nancy Wade is a member of the Committee rather than a liaison. 4. OLD BUSINESS: . A. Lagoon Management Program Update Chairman Skotnicki stated he had just been informed that Mr. Lauppe and Mr. Kimple would not be present, and therefore, would be unable to report on the Lagoon Management. Program. As a point of information, Mr. Skotnicki reported that he had obtained a great deal of information from Mr. Pat Burke, representative of the Federal Soil Conservation District whose office is in Escondido, relative to model erosion and sedimentation control ordinances. Chairman Skotnicki further reported to the committee on his conversation with the FEMA representative relative to the draft of the Local Coastal Program for Carlsbad as it addresses resolving and preserving the future of the lagoon. He also noted that a similar Plan may be adopted, for Oceanside for the Buena Vista Lagoon, and expressed the desire that if such Plans are adopted by the two cities and the State Commission, that Vista would also comply and assist with the provisions of the Plans, even though they are not in the Coastal Zone. Meeting of March ,27, 1981 . " Page 2 Chairman Skotnicki concluded the report by expressing the opinion that if the Local Coastal Programs are adopted, they may well provide the framework for a lagoon management program for Fish & Game. He further expressed his feeling that if the Local Coastal Programs are adopted and supplemented by expertise from the Federal Soil Conservation and Palomar Resource Conservation District, the future of the lagoon may be preserved by the reduction of siltation. B. FEMA Appeal Update Chairman Skotnicki stated that discussions with the FEMA representative, Mr. Stewart, prior to the special meeting, resulted in an indication that a response to the appeal would take approximately one month. Mr. Skotnicki reported that in a discussion with Mr. Lauppe, Mr. Lauppe had noted that as SB 13 passes through the legislature, it could possibly acquire an amendment which would allow for use of some of the funds for a drainage/ siltation basin just to the other side of the Jefferson Bridge, where the water enters the Lagoon. Committee discussion related to the possible benefits which would be derived from such a siltation basin, as well as the need for maintenance and cleaning to maintain the effectiveness. C. Update on St. Malo and Portwood No report was given. D. SB-13 Update Chairman Skotn'.cki reported that SB 13 was presented to the Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday by Senator Craven, and was passed by the Committee, without any amendments. Mr. Skotnicki reported on the recent Carlsbad City Council meeting, their consideration of SB 13 and the amendment submitted by the League of Women Voters, and his comments and remarks to the Council urging approval of an amendment similar to that proposed by the League of Women Voters which would '•:-- require monitoring of the lagoon by a Tri-Cities committee. He reported that Carlsbad had voted to support such an amendment with the bill, but had expressed opposition to the amendment of the League of Women Voters since Fish & Game would be the responsible agency to monitor actions relative to the lagoon. Committee discussion related to existing controls relating to the lagoon, and problems which may result due to the fact that all controls and regulations depend on the judgment "calls" of individuals. Further discussion related to the fact that the Department of Fish & Game is currently responsible for management of the lagoon, and the lack of a management program. - 5. NEW BUSINESS; A. Discussion of Additional Action to be Taken The Committee discussed possible additional actions and length of time required prior to availability of funds if SB 13 is approved. Also discussed was the need for additional action relative to a combined effort of the three cities toward development of regulations to prevent siltation and protect the lagoon. Meeting of March "!27, 1981 Page 3 The City Clerk reported that at the Carlsbad City Council meeting held on Tuesday night, March 24, 1981, direction had been given to the City Manager to make the initial phone calls to begin development of a committee comprised of members of the three cities to consider the future of the lagoon and possible actions which may be necessary to preserve the lagoon and decrease siltation. The Committee determined that no further action would be necessary at this time, but noted the possibility.of the need for a meeting following the initial meeting of the three cities. As a point of clarification, Mr", von. Haden stated that Vista had taken a position in support of SB 13 and in opposition to the amendment proposed by the League of Women Voters. He stated they had been unaware of the amendment proposed by the City of Carlsbad. ADJOURNMENT: The. meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, DAVID BRADSTREET, Director Parks-and Recreation Department Aletha L. Rautenkranz City Clerk