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Minutes of: BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 10:00 A.M.
Date of Meeting: April 6, 2021
Place of Meeting: Zoom Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Briggs called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Briggs, Vice Chair Steindlberger, Commissioners Prietto, O’Malley, Colby, and Woolsey.
Absent: Commissioner Bradley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner Prietto and a second by Commissioner O’Malley, the minutes
of the Feb. 2, 2021 Beach Preservation Commission meeting were approved.
AYES: Chair Briggs, Vice Chair Steindlberger, Commissioners Prietto, O’Malley, Colby and
Woolsey.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Bradley
PRESENTATIONS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. SR # 0406-1 TRI-ANNUAL WORK PLAN UPDATE
The Commissioners reviewed the goals and tasks of their annual work plan, which states the
following:
4. Tri-annually report the progress on completing Goals and Tasks of the BPC’s Work Plan.
a. Participate in the review of these goals and tasks during an agenda item scheduled every
other meeting of the BPC.
Parks Planner Michael Tully facilitated the discussion by presenting slides with the goals and tasks
for the Commissioners review and comment.
G1. Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects.
Chairperson Briggs commented on the changes of the shoreline he observed in relationship to
periodic sand replenishment cycles and asked the Commissioners about their feedback on the
matter. The Commissioners have noticed fluctuations of the sand volume on the beach and, most
agreed there had been improvements in many areas. However, some other areas, such as Ponto
State Beach seemed to lose sand and become rockier each year. Vice Chair Steindlberger asked if
the City of Carlsbad is looking into long term solutions to retain sand in the beaches. Mr. Tully
explained the Local Coastal Plan may include various beach retention strategies.
G2. Encourage private and public representatives to be engaged and work together on protection
and enhancement of local beaches.
Chairperson Briggs recommended that the Beach Preservation Commission further postpone the
beach clean-up event until COVID-19 guidelines allow for such events. Parks & Recreation Director
Kyle Lancaster suggested that the Commission discuss potential beach cleanup event dates at the
next meeting, once county COVID-19 restrictions are likely reduced. Next, the commission
requested updates from each of the three lagoon foundations and California State Parks on their
activities as they relate to shoreline preservation. City staff was tasked to reach out to the lagoon
foundations and California State Parks to schedule their presentations at future BPC meetings.
G3. Participate in outreach opportunities to related protection and enhancement of local beaches.
Chairperson Briggs commented on the need for increased trash management along the Carlsbad
Boulevard across from Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant. Mr. Lancaster stated that the
responsibility lies within the Parks & Recreation Department and assured that staff will look into the
matter.
Next, Chairperson Briggs recommended that California State Parks provide an overview of their
education program, particularly as it relates to the eroding tidepools and animals on the beach. Vice
Chair Steindlberger mentioned Carlsbad High School’s instructor who educates students on
tidepools and marine life and recommended reaching out to Carlsbad High School to gain a better
understanding of their educational program and volunteer opportunities.
Additionally, Commissioner Prietto brought up the issue of patrons bringing their dogs to Carlsbad
beaches, especially near the mouth of Buena Vista Lagoon. Mr. Lancaster clarified that dogs are not
allowed on beaches within Carlsbad, per municipal and state regulations. The need for enforcement
of the regulations was discussed amongst commissioners; Mr. Lancaster assured the commissioners
that staff will relay the information to the city’s Police Department and California State Parks.
2. SR # 0406-2 STATE OF CA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Parks Planner Michael Tully stated he did not receive any updates to report on behalf of the State of
California Department of Parks & Recreation. Mr. Tully reported the dredging of Agua Hedionda
Lagoon and sand deposition onto state beaches was essentially complete. The contractor will be
demobilizing from the project site over the next couple of weeks.
COMMISSIONER/COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairperson Briggs encouraged the Commissioners to bring forth ideas for outreach, volunteer and
educational efforts. Mr. Lancaster advised on the various options that are available to the
Commission for its outreach efforts.
ANNOUNCEMENTS None AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING a. Report from the California State Parks on its shoreline preservation activities and educational programs, with focus on eroding tidepools and animals on the beach. b. Report from each lagoon foundation on its shoreline preservation related activities. c. Report on the Carlsbad High School’s marine program and its potential partnership with the Commission on educational efforts for students. d. Discussion on selecting a date for the Commission/staff planned north beach cleanup event
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: On motion by Commissioner O’Malley and a second by Commissioner Prietto, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:29 a.m. The next meeting of the Beach Preservation
Commission will be June 1, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
AYES: Chair Briggs, Vice Chair Steindlberger, Commissioners Prietto, O’Malley, Colby,
and Woolsey
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Bradley
Respectfully submitted,
Adriana Alvarez
Minutes Clerk t ~ J