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Approved at the Regular Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee on May 16, 2024.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MARCH 21, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Jacobs called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Coastal Advisory Committee to order on March 21, 2024, at 4:02 p.m. The meeting was held at San Clemente City Hall, Second Floor Council Chambers, located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Committee
Members Present: Members Susan Ambrose, John Dolegowski, Matthew Schmitt (arrived at 4:04 p.m.), Vice Chair Aaron Washington, Chair Brian Jacobs
Members Absent: John Dow
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director Maile Stivers, Public Information Coordinator
Zach Rehm, Senior Planner
Leslea Meyerhoff, Coastal Administrator
Niki Beach, Environmental Programs Analyst
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Enmeier
Chair Jacobs noted the resignation of Suzie Whitelaw from the Committee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
The Pledge was led by Chair Jacobs.
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED, AND VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON SECONDED A MOTION TO MOVE ITEM 7.A. TO FOLLOW ITEM 4.B. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- 0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 18, 2024 Coastal Advisory Committee Special Meeting
MEMBER AMBROSE MOVED AND VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 18, 2024 COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of March 21, 2024 Page 2 B. January 22, 2024 Special Joint Commissions/Committees Meeting
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON SECONDED A MOTION APPROVE THE JANUARY 22, 2024 SPECIAL JOINT
COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
C. February 12, 2024 Special Joint Commissions/Committees Meeting
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON SECONDED A MOTION APPROVE • THE FEBRUARY 12, 2024 SPECIAL JOINT
COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES MEETING MINUTES, MODIFIED TO MOVE VICE
CHAIR WASHINGTON FROM THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE TO THE COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PAGE 1. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Overview of Committee and Support Staff
Community Development Director Atamian introduced staff that would be assisting with the Committee; announced the Council liaisons; and discussed the role of the Committee.
In response to Committee questions, Community Development Director Atamian requested the Committee contact Public Information Coordinator Stivers with questions.
B. Overview of Water Quality Issues at Poche Beach
Environmental Programs Analyst Beach explained the objectives of the Clean Ocean Program; Clean Ocean Fund and other funding sources; Water Quality Monitoring Program; and issues at Poche Beach.
In response to Committee questions, Environmental Programs Analyst Beach discussed the Sea Summit Project; wetlands retention basins; low flow diversions; natural sources of bacteria; reverse osmosis funding; Stormwater Compliance Program; Orange County Health Care agency weekly water testing; and positive opportunities in the City.
3. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Amanda Quintanilla discussed the OCTA Coastal Resiliency Study and opportunities for public input. She encouraged the Committee to be informed about what was happening in the community and reminded the Committee of the need for sand replenishment.
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of March 21, 2024 Page 3 Member Ambrose expressed concern about the limited notification of the study and meetings. She thanked Ms. Quintanilla for providing supplemental information and encouraged people to watch the meeting.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND UPDATES
A. Adopt Resolution Establishing Regular Meeting Dates, Time and Location
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND MEMBER SCHMITT SECONDED A MOTION TO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE REGULAR MEETINGS BIMONTHLY
ON THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EVERY OTHER MONTH (ODD NUMBERED MONTH_ AT 4:00 P.M. AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 910 CALLE NEGOCIO. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
B. Coastal Advisory Committee 2024 Work Plan
Senior Planner Rehm presented the staff report.
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND MEMBER AMBROSE SECONDED A MOTION TO
APPROVE THE WORKPLAN AS PROPOSED BY STAFF, ADDING IDENTIFY AND
PRESENT ADDITIONAL/OR ALTERNATIVE BEACH SAND ACQUISITION
SOURCES FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO THE GET SAND
WORKPLAN ITEM; ADDING IDENTIFY AND PRESENT ADDITIONAL AND/OR
ALTERNATIVE BEACH SAND RETENTION PROGRAMS/STUDIES FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO THE KEEP SAND WORKPLAN ITEM; AND ADDING
IDENTIFY AND PRESENT OTHER BEACH WATER QUALITY
MONITORING/IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS/STUDIES FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION TO THE WATER QUALITY WORKPLAN ITEM. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND MEMBER DOLEGOWSKI SECONDED A MOTION TO CHANGE THE ITEM TITLES FROM "GET SAND" TO "SAND ACQUISITION" AND "KEEP SAND" TO "SAND RETENTION." THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
7. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Consideration of Establishment of Subcommittees and Appointment of Members (Considered after ITEM 4.B.)
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND MEMBER SCHMITT SECONDED A MOTION TO
CREATE SAND ACQUISITION, SAND RETENTION AND WATER QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEES. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
The Committee discussed interest in serving and provided experience for each Committee.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of March 21, 2024 Page 4
VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON MOVED AND MEMBER SCHMITT SECONDED A
MOTION TO APPOINT VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON AND MEMBER SCHMITT TO THE SAND ACQUISITION SUBCOMMITTEE; CHAIR JACOBS, AND MEMBERS DOLEGOWSKI AND SCHMITT TO THE SAND RETENTION SUBCOMMITTEE; AND
MEMBERS AMBROSE AND DOLEGOWSKI AND VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON TO THE WATER QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
MEMBER AMBROSE MOVED TO APPOINT HERSELF TO THE SAND
ACQUISITION SUBCOMMITTEE. THE MOTION DIED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND.
Chair Jacobs requested an item on the next agenda for the Subcommittees to report back.
5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. ITEMS FROM STAFE
A. Coastal Items Updates
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff presented a PowerPoint introducing the Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP), including the previous SCOUP; and goal to restart SCOUP.
In response to Committee questions, Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff explained potential sources; environmental review for transport and placement on the beach; timeline for program implementation and commencement Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff presented a PowerPoint updating the Committee on the Nature-Based Coastal Project Feasibility Resiliency Study including nature-based study objectives; community input; planned beach sand projects; necessary sand volume; sand retention with nourishment and examples; pier pile cluster with examples; and upcoming project study deliverables.
In response to Committee questions, Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff explained the OCTA implementation timeline; permeable pile design; and visual modeling to be provided.
In response to Committee questions, Mayor Pro Tem Enmeier stated an ordinance was being presented to the Council to regarding mitigation of rip rap placement.
7. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of March 21, 2024 Page 5 B. Committee Member Items
Member Ambrose announced the California Plastics Crisis Conference Series starting April 29, 2024; shredding event on May 11, 2024; and Garden Club Annual Sale on May 12, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON MOVED AND MEMBER AMBROSE SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:15 P.M. TO THE REGULAR COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 16, 2024, AT 4:00 P.M.
AT SAN CLEMENTE CITY HALL, SECOND FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 910 CALLE NEGOCIO, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER DOW ABSENT.
Respectfully submitted
Bunt
Brian Jacobs, Chair
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Attest:
Zach Rehm, Senior Planner