HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-05; Beach Preservation Commission; Minutes Council Chamber
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dec. 5, 2023, 11 a.m.
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: 11:01 a.m.
ROLL CALL: Chair Steindlberger, Commissioners Stark, Corrigan, and Norall.
Absent: Vice Chair Colby and Commissioner Woolsey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Steindlberger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Oct. 3, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Stark, second by Commissioner Corrigan to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting held on Oct. 3, 2023, as presented. Motion carried, 3/0/1/2 (Norall – Abstain;
Colby, Woolsey – Absent).
PRESENTATIONS: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Former Chair Fred Briggs gave a report on the Carlsbad Tomorrow Growth
Management Citizens Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:
1. CITY OF CARLSBAD BEACH PROFILE SURVEY RESULTS – Receive an informational report on the
beach profile surveys up to date, natural impacts, and results of past replenishment projects.
activities of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. (Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks &
Recreation Department, Nick Stupin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommended Action: Receive the presentation.
Principal of Coastal Frontiers Greg Hearon presented a PowerPoint presentation on the state
of beaches within Carlsbad, based off the beach profile survey studies to date. The report
included background information, monitoring program specifics, and survey results/findings.
(on file in the Office of the City Clerk).
Commission received the presentation.
2. TRI-ANNUAL REPORT OUT ON WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 – Review the Commission’s
Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and a report out on progress made towards completing the goals
and tasks. (Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks & Recreation Department, Nick Stupin, Parks &
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Recreation Department)
Recommendation: Receive the informational report.
Park Planner Michael Tully and Park Planning Manager Nick Stupin presented a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) of the work plan for 2022-2023 for review
and solicited any comments or edits from commissioners. There was also an update about the
beach clean-up event that occurred on Nov. 4, 2023 at the city controlled north beach within
the Tri-Annual Report Out. In addition, Nick Stupin informed the commission that the Planning
Department is still in the process with the Local Coastal Plan and will bring back to the
commission when the document is ready.
Commission received the presentation and reviewed the work plan.
Commissioner Stark requested an update from the Buena Vista Lagoon Foundation.
Commissioner Noral requested an update from the California State Parks Office, and to provide
notice of upcoming SANDAG meetings.
3. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR 2024 – Review, edit as needed, and accept the
Beach Preservation Commission Work Plan for 2024. (Staff Contact: Michael Tully, Parks &
Recreation Department, Nick Stupin, Parks & Recreation Department)
Recommended Action: Receive the presentation.
Park Planner Michael Tully and Park Planning Manager Nick Stupin presented a PowerPoint
presentation (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) of the Beach Preservation Commission work
plan for 2024 for review and solicited any comments or edits from commissioners.
Commission received the presentation and reviewed the work plan.
Park Planner Michael Tully and Park Planning Manager Nick Stupin mentioned edits to the
commission composition of the Carlsbad Municipal Code.
Chair Steindlberger requested future BPC work plans be converted into a matrix format.
Commissioner Corrigan and Chair Steindlberger requested for future reference, the BPC work
plan be presented in the October meeting to be allowed more time for edits and comments.
Motion by Chair Steindlberger, a second by Commissioner Norall, to approve the amended
work plan. Motion carried, 4/0/0/2 (Colby, Woolsey – Absent).
COMMISSION COMMENTARY AND REQUESTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS: This portion of
the agenda is for the Commission to make brief announcements, brief reports of their activities and
requests for future agenda items.
Chair Steindlberger would like to invite the Transportation Department staff to an upcoming Beach