Approved at the Regular Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee on July 18, 2024.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MAY 16, 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 May 16, 2024, at 4:00 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, John Dow, Matthew Schmitt, Vice Chair Aaron Washington (left at 4:35 p.m.), Chair Brian Jacobs
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director Maile Stivers, Public Information Coordinator
Leslea Meyerhoff, Coastal Administrator
Niki Beach, Environmental Programs Analyst
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
The Pledge was led by Vice Chair Washington.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. March 21, 2024 Coastal Advisory Committee Special Meeting
MEMBER AMBROSE MOVED AND VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON SECONDED A MOTION TO AMEND THE MINUTES TO STRIKE "MEMBER AMBROSE MOVED TO APPOINT HERSELF TO THE SAND ACQUISITION SUBCOMMITTEE" (PAGE 4).
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEMBER SCHMITT MOVED AND MEMBER AMBROSE SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MARCH 21, 2024 COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Update Regarding San Clemente Shoreline Sand Replenishment Project Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of May 16, 2024 Page 2 Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff presented an update on the Army Corp Beach Sand Replenishment Project.
In response to Committee questions, Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff explained the quantity of sand and payments to the contractor; variables which might impact completion time; use of OCTA sand; likelihood of the OCTA project aligning with the City's project; cost per cubic yard of sand; current proposal for 240,000 cubic yards for the north and 240,000 to 300,000 cubic yards for the southern portion; cost for dredging; City's input on OCTA sand placement; OCTA public outreach meeting on May 30; and grunion spawning south and north of the pier.
City Manager Hall referenced the 60 day Solano Beach project; and explained the emergency permit issued by the Coastal Commission; condition negotiation stage; and OCTA mitigation.
Senior Planner Rehm explained project negotiation or in lieu payment.
Chair Jacobs discussed the importance of maintaining the sand from the San Clemente State Beach to the San Onofre State Beach. He urged the City to maintain the commitment to spend the money where the damage occurred.
City Manager Hall discussed difficulty in placing sand on the beach and referenced his presentation to the Senate Committee. He suggested a standing Coastal Commission permit for sand placement to allow OCTA to quickly protect the tracks. He discussed the Mariposa Bridge project waiver and urged permit requirements.
3. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND UPDATES
A. Consideration of Subcommittee Appointments
CHAIR JACOBS MOVED AND MEMBER AMBROSE SECONDED A MOTION TO APPOINT JOHN DOW TO THE SAND ACQUISITION SUBCOMMITTEE. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Subcommittee Updates on Work Plan Items:
Chair Jacobs recommended the Subcommittees continue to meet and bring forward updates.
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Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of May 16, 2024 Page 3 i. Sand Acquisition Subcommittee -Schmitt, Washington
Member Schmitt suggested the City consider means of diversification of sand sources.
Sand Retention Subcommittee - Dolegowski, Jacobs, Schmitt Member Schmitt asked if the subcommittee should assist the Resiliency Study in looking for the most efficient sites.
Community Development Director Atamian discussed staff time and input available for subcommittee assistance.
Member Dolegowski presented a PowerPoint outlining goals and deliverables, proposed tasks for the subcommittee, Re-beach Oceanside workshop, recent actions related to meetings and contacts, and images and video of tidal variations.
Member Schmitt requested Senior Planner Rehm provide a summary of Coastal Commission revetment in California. Member Ambrose requested information on the cost and terms of revetment.
Chair Jacobs summarized the request for presentations by City Manager Hall, City of Oceanside, and Senior Planner Rehm. ili. Water Quality Subcommittee - Ambrose, Dolegowski, Washington Member Ambrose and Member Dolegowski presented a PowerPoint outlining the purpose and goals, visit and photos of the water treatment outlets, water quality assessments and reports, resources, Clean Ocean program, potential projects and tools, impact of dog waste on water quality, and proposed subcommittee involvement.
6. ITEMS FROM STAFF
A. Coastal Items Updates
Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff presented a PowerPoint summarizing the Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program (SCOUP); collaboration with Orange County Public Works and Parks on a small SCOUP project at North Beach: and offer by State Parks for sand from Huntinaton State Beach.
In response to Committee questions, Coastal Administrator Meyerhoff explained the need for the City to obtain and deliver the sand from Huntington State Beach.
Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of May 16, 2024 Page 4 Member Ambrose asked Member Dow to follow-up on an offer for a potential truck to move sand.
7. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Committee Member Items
The Committee discussed potential presentations for the upcoming meetings.
Member Schmitt requested subcommittee presentations be limited to 10 minutes. Chair Jacobs concurred.
Member Schmitt suggested the Council focus the dog beach on North Beach.
Member Ambrose suggested the Council defer action on a dog beach.
Community Development Director Atamian suggested adding an agenda item to the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
MEMBER DOW MOVED AND MEMBER SCHMITT SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:01 P.M. TO THE REGULAR COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 18, 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 4-1, VICE CHAIR WASHINGTON ABSENT.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Jacobs, Cha
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Zach Rehm, Senior Planner