Approved at the Regular Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee on January 16, 2025.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Ambrose called the Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Coastal Advisory Committee to order on November 21, 2024, at 4:10 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 Richard Ayer, John Dolegowski, John Dow, Matthew Schmitt, Diek Van Nort, and Chair Susan Ambrose Members Absent: Vice Chair Brian Jacobs
Staff Present: Zach Rehm, Principal Planner
Maile Stivers, Public Information Coordinator
Leslea Meyerhoff, Coastal Administrator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
The Pledge was led by Member Van Nort.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. September 19, 2024 Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting
MEMBER SCHMITT MOVED AND MEMBER DOW SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0, VICE CHAIR JACOBS ABSENT.
2. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Item C was moved before Item A.
A. San Clemente Shoreline Monitoring Program “State of the Beach”, Coastal Frontiers (Scheduled approximately 4:05pm) –
Greg Hearon provided background on shoreline monitoring; findings from Fall 2024 survey; and offshore sand source investigation.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of November 21, 2024 Page 2 In response to Committee questions, Mr. Hearon explained the production of sediment from San Juan Creek; weather and population impacts on Southern California beaches; sand nourishment in the 1960s and 1970s; process of boat and land survey; seasonal consistency in monitoring; years of data; measurements from mean high tide; impacts of the railroad and revetment; mapping of thickness of sediment; efforts to determine best locations for finding sand; efforts to avoid the San Mateo site due to potential effect of the surf location; Oceanside use of material from further south; and goal for borrow sites lasting decades.
C. Shoreline Monitoring, Professor Brett Sanders (scheduled approximately 4:45pm)
Professor Brett Sanders explained efforts to understand sand movement including impacts from San Juan and San Mateo Creeks, cliff erosion; and restoration projects.
In response to Committee questions, Professor Sanders explained the coastline stabilization from Doheny Beach; aerial survey photos; monthly erosion calculations; effects of shorter and longer period waves; satellite data; needed quantity for sand replenishment; and efforts to restore natural processes.
B. City of Oceanside Coastal Program, Jayme Timberlake, Oceanside Coastal Administrator (scheduled approximately 4:25pm)
Jayme Timberlake provided an update on the Re-beach Oceanside project.
In response to Committee questions, Ms. Timberlake explained issues with San Luis Rey; sources of sand for the project; advantage of the chevron shape and potential surf space; funding sources; approval of offshore site off the pier; and concept of fully submerged reef park.
3. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Amanda Quintanilla expressed appreciation to the presenters; indicated support for OCTA and its grant funding for beaches.
George Gregory suggested building a harbor; removing vehicles from the 5 Freeway; harvesting sand; and need for cooperation from the Railroad.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND UPDATES
A. Subcommittee Updates on Work Plan Items:
i. Sand Acquisition Subcommittee – Ayer, Dow, Van Nort
Member Dow discussed focus to identify a borrow site for sand replenishment. ii. Sand Retention Subcommittee - Dolegowski, Jacobs, Schmitt Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of November 21, 2024 Page 3 None.
iii. Water Quality Subcommittee – Ambrose, Dolegowski, Van Nort Chair Ambrose discussed continued work on the Poche project.
Member Dolegowski discussed the change to emphasize public education on problem, done to date and plans for the future on Poche.
B. Consideration of Providing Coastal Advisory Committee Presentation on Water Quality to City Council
Chair Ambrose discussed the goal to move forward in the near future.
5. NEW BUSINESS – None.
6. ITEMS FROM STAFF
A. Coastal Items Updates
Senior Planner Rehm reported on the Water Quality Subcommittee visits in October.
B. AB1234 Training Update
Senior Planner Rehm announced the required Ethics Training.
7. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
A. Committee Member Items
Member Dow discussed the failure of Measure BB and the need for funding sources and encouraged the Committee to redouble its efforts to educate the public.
The Committee requested an upcoming agenda item providing an overview of the ballot measure and Committee discussion. Chair Ambrose encouraged community education efforts. Member Ayer advocated for public education and the need to counter OCTA messaging.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MEMBER AYER MOVED AND MEMBER SCHMITT SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:57 P.M. TO THE REGULAR COASTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AT 4:00 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Coastal Advisory Committee of November 21, 2024 Page 4 P.M. AT CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 910 CALLE NEGOCIO, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0, VICE CHAIR JACOBS ABSENT.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susan Ambrose, Chair
Attest: ______________________________
Zach Rehm, Principal Planner