RESOLUTION NO. 2025-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE 2024 WORK PLAN REPORT OF
ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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 the 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 a subsequent report of its accomplishments; and WHEREAS, the mission of the 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), and to study the best means to maintain beaches for the safety and optimum enjoyment of the public; and WHEREAS, Chapter 2.34 of the CMC details the composition of the Beach Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, on Jan. 9, 2024, the City Council approved the 2024 work plan for the Beach Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the commission's work plan report of accomplishments outlines the status of the 2024 work plan's goals and tasks; and
WHEREAS, on Nov. 12, 2024, the City Council directed staff to return at a future date with a recommendation to consolidate the Beach Preservation Commission into an Environmental Sustainability Commission; and
WHEREAS, in response to the City Council's direction, staff suspended the development of a 2025 work plan for the Beach Preservation Commission; and WHEREAS, presuming the City Council acts to form an Environmental Sustainability Commission, staff would assist that commission in drafting a 2025 work plan, which would be subsequently brought to the City Council for review and approval; and WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that in accordance with Public Resource Code Section 21065, the acceptance of the 2024 work plan report of accomplishments does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of t he California
Environmental Quality Act in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
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 2024 work plan report of accomplishments for the Beach Preservation Commission in Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 4th day of February 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
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Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.
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-Sand replenishment/beach nourishment
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-Sea Level Rise impacts -littoral
cell/Oceanside cell
b. Review informational documents for Accomplished and recurring/ongoing current and future Commission Members,
with items to include minutes and info
from regional planning partners, e.g.,
SAN DAG Shoreline Pres. Working Group
C. Invite an oceanography professional (e.g., Accomplished and recurring/ongoing 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 could be
preserved in Carlsbad .
2. Encourage private and public reps. to be engaged w ork together on protection and enhancement of local beaches a. Schedule and carry-out plans for two Accomplished and recurring/ongoing beach clean-up events (i.e. one in July and
one in October or November) in the
northern bea ches of the City of Carlsbad.
b. Receive updates from representatives Accomplished and recurring/ongoing Commission received updates from from the three lagoon foundations in two of the three lagoon foundations Carlsbad (Agua Hedionda, Batiquitos, and (Agua Hedionada and Batiquitos).
Buena Vista Lagoons)
C. Rece ive updates from the California State Accomplished and recurring/ongoing Parks and Rec Department on local erosion
issues, prevention efforts, and any beach
access improvements to our local beaches
d. Upon receipt of updates from local Pending
jurisdictions (ie .,. 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 Jan. 11, Jan.12 and Pending
Feb. 9 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 Accomplished and recurring/pending 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 Pending Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan encourage outreach for the citizens of is in draft form with the Community Carlsbad to educate them on potential Development Department. 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 Ca lifornia Coasta l Commission's review
and comment on the Local Coastal Plan.
C. Observe and monitor loca l beaches and Accomplished and recurring/ongoing tidepools for issues contributing to
degradation of beaches incl uding feed ing
squirrels and other wildlife, pet waste
issues, and trash. Resulting issues shall be
reported to city staff.
d. Make periodic tours of beaches to assess Ac complished and recurring/ongoing physical conditions, usage factors and
safety considerations for the beaches and
potentially impacted surrounding areas.
-Resulting issues sha ll be reported to city
staff.
4. Tri-annually report out the progress on completing the Goals & Tasks of the Work Plan a. Participate in the review of these goals Accomplished and recurring/ongoing and tasks during an agenda item
scheduled every other meeting of the
Beach Preservation Commission