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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-10; City Council; Resolution 2023-008RESOLUTION NO. 2023-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION WORK PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that annual work plans ensure boards and commissions are working in line with priorities of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2.15 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (CMC) requires that each board or commission provide to the City Council for its approval an annual work plan of activities to be undertaken by the board or commission; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120 detail the composition of the Beach Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, on Feb. 8, 2022, the City Council accepted the fiscal year 2021-22 Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan; and WHEREAS, at the Parks & Recreation Commission's December 2022 meeting, staff assisted commission members with the preparation of an updated work plan that is consistent with the duties described in City Council Resolution Nos. 93-178 and 2003-120; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Beach Preservation Commission is to promote community health and wellness while supporting a culture that embraces change and continuous improvement; and WHEREAS, On Dec. 12, 2022, the commission voted unanimously to accept the updated work plan and is recommending that the City Council approve the plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the City Council accepts the fiscal year 2021-22 Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan report of accomplishments, attached hereto as Attachment A. 3.That the City Council of the City of Carlsbad approves the fiscal year 2022-23 Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan, attached hereto as Attachment B. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of January, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder. None. None. None. KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor l ./SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerkf-(SEAL) Beach Preservation Commission FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments 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 2021-22 Goals & Tasks The Beach Preservation Commission focused on the following FY 2021-22 Goals and Tasks: 1.Gain a better understanding of local shoreline preservation and beach nourishment projects TASK STATUS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION a.Study and investigate coastal erosion impacts to beaches through understanding of coastal processes and terminology… Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan b.Review informational documents for current and future Commission Members, with items to include minutes and info Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan Attachment A Beach Preservation Commission FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments from regional planning partners, e.g., SANDAG Shoreline Pres. Working Group 2.Encourage private and public reps. to be engaged work together on protection and enhancement of local beaches a.Upon notice from the City of Carlsbad that it is safe to do so, schedule and carry-out plans drawn up by the Beach Preservation Commission Ad Hoc Committee for a beach clean-up event in the northern beaches of the City of Carlsbad Accomplished This task received edits to include a second beach clean-up event (with an associated cost of $5,000 from the Beach Preservation Budget) and is included in the updated work plan b.Receive updates from representatives from the three lagoon foundations in Carlsbad (Agua Hedionda, Batiquitos, and Buena Vista Lagoons) Pending This task is included in the updated work plan c.Receive updates from the California State Parks and Rec Department on local erosion issues, prevention efforts, and any beach access improvements to our local beaches Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan 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 Pending This task is included in the updated work plan 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 in stewardship of our coastline through events such as annual beach Accomplished/Ongoing This task received edits to add high school environmental/marine science clubs, et. al., and is included in the updated work plan Beach Preservation Commission FY 2021-22 Work Plan Accomplishments 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 impacts to the City of Carlsbad on erosion impacts and sea level rise as shown in the City of Carlsbad Local Coastal Plan Pending This task received edits to add to invite a city planner to provide a presentation on the Local Coastal Plan (after the California Coastal Commission’s review/comments), and is included in the updated work 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 Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan d.Make periodic tours of beaches to assess physical conditions, usage factors and safety considerations for the beaches and potentially impacted surrounding areas Accomplished/Ongoing This task is included in the updated work plan 4.Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the 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 Accomplished This task is included in the updated work plan Attachment B 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: -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. 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.