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Mitch Silverstein, senior San Diego policy coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation, said he had emailed staff materials describing what he called a public‑access violation at a property he identified as 2401 Mountain View. Silverstein told the commission the homeowner, identified in his remarks as Daniel Levy, has installed an electric gate that has blocked the North Beach Trail, a route shown on the city’s trail map.

Silverstein said the Coastal Commission is pursuing enforcement and asked the City of Carlsbad to support that enforcement and to act on its own authority where appropriate. He said the city previously entered into a gate agreement with the homeowner to allow access for lifeguards and quoted one line in that agreement: “the public has a perpetual right to access this property.” Silverstein asked the commission to “look into that and…urge the city to be living” (sic) in upholding public access rights.

Diane Nygaard of Preserve Calavera echoed the request and said a pending Coastal Commission enforcement action has been delayed since 2017; she said permit conditions requiring coastal access and lagoon habitat restoration had not been satisfied and that the property owner has used delay tactics through counsel.

Why it matters: Both speakers framed the issue as a long‑running enforcement matter that affects public beach access and lagoon habitat protections and asked the city to take prompt action to restore or defend mapped access.

Commission response and limits: Commissioners and staff did not take a formal enforcement action at the meeting. Staff noted the Coastal Commission is involved in enforcement; the public commenters asked the commission to support and nudge the city to be more active in pursuing the matter.

Ending: Commissioners acknowledged receipt of the materials and public comments; no formal motion or vote on enforcement was recorded during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Carlsbad - Beach Preservation Commission Meeting - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Surfrider Foundation and local groups told the commission a private electric gate at 2401 Mountain View has blocked a mapped public trail (North Beach Trail) since the house was built in 1997; callers said Coastal Commission enforcement is underway and urged city action.","taxTitle","Carlsbad, San Diego County, California","taxId",2843,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530215,"SANDAG updates Carlsbad on Buena Vista Lagoon plan: convert to tidal influence, dredge material could benefit nearby beaches",858,4836000,5694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684390-cad30d544be75b73a20de624495398c5&start=4836&end=5694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684390-cad30d544be75b73a20de624495398c5/thumbnail_4836000.jpg","/articles/6530215/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/SANDAG-updates-Carlsbad-on-Buena-Vista-Lagoon-plan-convert-to-tidal-influence-dredge-material-could-benefit-nearby-beaches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530215-1dde607838b5e224f26789f0d51a5052/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135431&Signature=kGTV-rSBS~e2a3-fyi1beLsHGdqO9y2jZ2xQDxjARVWv6EczC0m1QH5bAEDM9irjVt-EKq53wuAS~nsCnlHB5~xhFAzodcV26UYVTycqBpXRMKDOVRIEeFFxaQ5lHazxDrEFZG0ZTx3Gej~zwxLGrk5D74fZh-Avh5BhTt~wIi5-4JyKrqwdFjf5h85RKK8z8VZHxv7Rlk2~7E2u5ql3UmdOPI57O-c~UeCj6PrK0B3-e3-hlsDaYL7RD2M4DKEJO9sTp3mXv7L9FEBcn5mxkLBz5oUO6QpZUsB3EliM-mCHxNv0bhXnVVTcZsoNJoD8OI2sarM-EFLWc7gZ0iCaWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SANDAG staff presented an update on the Buena Vista Lagoon enhancement project, describing sediment accumulation that has reduced open water by roughly 60 acres and a preferred modified‑saltwater alternative intended to reintroduce tidal influence, improve water circulation and water quality, and reduce mosquito vectors.

Kim Smith, SANDAG senior regional planner and project manager, told the commission the lagoon was converted to a freshwater system in 1940 and that decades of accretion have converted historic open water to dense cattail stands in several basins. Smith said technical studies indicate more than a million cubic yards of material may need removal and that an overdredge pit approach could permit reuse of sandy material on local beaches while placing unsuitable fine material into a capped on‑site pit.

Why it matters: The lagoon straddles Oceanside and Carlsbad and supports sensitive species. Reestablishing tidal flows would change habitat and require phased vegetation removal and staged construction to provide refuge and avoid undue harm to listed species. The project would also create local opportunities for beneficial reuse of dredged sand at established placement sites in Carlsbad and Oceanside.

Design and funding status: SANDAG said it was awarded $4 million in state grant funding that supports technical studies and a 30% design. That grant, Smith said, does not cover all design and permitting costs; SANDAG estimated an additional roughly $6 million would be needed to reach a shovel‑ready status and put the project through 65% design and permitting. Construction estimates discussed in the presentation range from $90 million to $100 million. SANDAG is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on sampling and suitability determinations for dredged material and continuing coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other agencies.

Public comment at the meeting was supportive. Carlsbad resident Pete Panzira, who formerly lived in Oceanside, said the lagoon currently “smells like a sewer” and urged the project move forward. Mitch Silverstein of the Surfrider Foundation also spoke in favor of the enhancement.

Habitat concerns: Commissioners asked how conversion from freshwater to a tidally influenced saltwater system would affect existing wildlife and vegetation. Smith said the project would use phased vegetation removal and targeted revegetation to provide refugia and transition habitat, noting similar staging approaches used in prior Southland lagoon restorations.

Next steps: SANDAG plans to advance design (targeting 65% design in the fall), seek additional funding for final engineering and permitting, and continue coordination with the Buena Vista Lagoon Joint Powers Committee. The project team will also refine beneficial reuse options for sandy material and continue quarterly reporting to the Joint Powers Committee.

Ending: SANDAG staff asked for continued city support and noted that the project is pursuing multiple state and federal funding pathways to cover design and construction.","SANDAG described a modified‑saltwater enhancement for Buena Vista Lagoon that would reopen the inlet, remove extensive cattail overgrowth, and dredge material — some of which may be suitable for placement on nearby beaches. The project has a $4 million design grant but needs additional funding to reach construction readiness.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530219,"SANDAG preview: Regional Beach Sand Project 3 would be far larger, costlier than prior efforts; phase 1 final report due in August",1157,3173000,4330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684390-cad30d544be75b73a20de624495398c5&start=3173&end=4330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684390-cad30d544be75b73a20de624495398c5/thumbnail_3173000.jpg","/articles/6530219/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/SANDAG-preview-Regional-Beach-Sand-Project-3-would-be-far-larger-costlier-than-prior-efforts-phase-1-final-report-due-in-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530219-70ebf5e3f1402ab4f4c50eaa8ba1b2df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135431&Signature=ZIu7aOTmpPq1Hz2hxQW9IJS58fhnhuLag9IIh968k~ucayMfqT7boybXuPYX9G9L9CJGx0jVTrxbxEaTGmnGdZlsG42WjJynwwi8CRtd0XwH5N2g4oE7gCTvO-sjnI3LGlCAMs2vvjrb90DBXN9dgA6pt6yiN7B7zpixQ~SdvMbRdklGZYbmKOO5uhtisQSsuRKYN7GNml~TCPo92IH8HLxOIFBzjIv1ynz3fQE3UyKKE1nAymvZAxzHzYy1AVVG~xnmsVE5Z1cYAIVx2lUEj0Vt661icgka3Zx3bKtjYBpB5eDbXbGMQb1ZNsKruU3Apx~bxzC5i0-PUmTyx6ikgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","SANDAG staff updated the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission on Regional Beach Sand Project 3 on Thursday, describing a three‑phase effort that would combine feasibility, environmental and design work, and construction across a multi‑city littoral cell.

Courtney Becker, a SANDAG project lead, said phase 1 (preliminary planning, feasibility and economic analysis) will be completed in August and that current draft results propose roughly 15 receiver sites from Dana Point north to Imperial Beach. Becker said the San Diego portion alone was about 4.3 million cubic yards of sand, with an additional roughly 1.5 million cubic yards in Orange County — a combined planning‑level total near 5.8 million cubic yards.

Why it matters: The draft report models benefits and costs for a programmatic, regionwide approach to beach nourishment rather than one‑off projects. SANDAG staff said a programmatic approach could streamline permitting and reduce unit costs, but that the proposed scale also makes the program expensive and reliant on state and federal funds.

SANDAG presented three phases: phase 1 (feasibility and benefit‑cost analysis), phase 2 (environmental clearances and engineering design) and phase 3 (construction). Becker said the planning‑level cost estimate for the Southern Orange County and San Diego footprint is approximately $260 million, recognizing contingency and inflation while noting the estimate will change as scoping and design advance.

Becker emphasized several lessons learned from past regional projects: use coarser, more durable sand where feasible; prefer longer, narrower placement footprints that persist longer; develop a programmatic rather than ad hoc permitting approach; and examine options to reduce expensive dredge mobilization, including a possible West Coast dedicated dredge.

Funding and timeline: SANDAG staff said they have applied to the state Division of Boating and Waterways for phase‑2 funding and are pursuing Army Corps of Engineers engagement to expand federal coastal projects to cover more of the proposed area. Becker said the earliest realistic construction window, assuming timely state/federal funding and permitting, could be near 2030; much depends on funding and environmental review.

Local commitments: City of Carlsbad staff told the commission that the council approved an MOU with SANDAG on May 9, 2023, and committed $64,677 (from grant funds) toward the phase‑1 work. Earlier regional projects placed sand on Carlsbad beaches; Carlsbad received about 350,000 cubic yards during RBSP2, SANDAG staff noted.

Commissioners probed the economic analysis and asked about benefit calculations; Becker said the consultant’s approach uses recreational value metrics (informally described in the presentation as ‘‘towel space’’) to estimate recreation-related benefits. Becker said comments received during a public review period are being addressed and that a final phase‑1 report is scheduled for August.

Ending: SANDAG said it will continue pursuing grants, federal coordination with the Army Corps, and stakeholder input as it finalizes the phase‑1 report. The commission asked staff to continue bringing RBSP3 updates as the report and funding opportunities evolve.","SANDAG told Carlsbad commissioners the feasibility phase for RBSP3 proposes roughly 5.8 million cubic yards of sand across Southern Orange County and San Diego, with estimated planning‑level cost about $260 million and construction not likely before 2030 without major funding commitments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6530223,"Oceanside describes pilot \"Living Speed Bumps\" reef to Carlsbad; commission votes to reopen review of its anti-structure resolution",1046,859000,1905000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684390-cad30d544be75b73a20de624495398c5&start=859&end=1905","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684390-cad30d544be75b73a20de624495398c5/thumbnail_859000.jpg","/articles/6530223/Carlsbad/San-Diego-County/California/Oceanside-describes-pilot-Living-Speed-Bumps-reef-to-Carlsbad-commission-votes-to-reopen-review-of-its-anti-structure-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6530223-908c1f2076ffb6500df7505e2f2ee4a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135432&Signature=C577v9n83ReB8vWo6IHVpCAc6sTk2-zdqShJfMc1EE1DQlD48NwGPsVTUa0xS2vnVAM~YlataQne-~XXxp0RszM~3bkr01ZhyZUtQviyHiKU6zAOAFDuj4DhRGBZkhn5e6YfbV9t~jH-HlouNPQMpnnvVjN8yX5ulbBdc3Xbkxhqn8ISbsygkHXLUyQeGwgXpc66ZOO62Fjr59rUu6rdfFv2u7bZ2XWTh74yN-Ptp6d3pHvl8lWA4NDjA9sT2dw1bJAEO6feaPnZBF9sMJVkWFvuugk~Bf2PvxAooF3JY0NTbiLTZnTYQ352edZm0ROz-ml3TXaerqFB08JuNAE~lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Oceanside presented its ReBeach pilot sand‑retention project Thursday to the Carlsbad Beach Preservation Commission, describing an artificial submerged reef, new headlands and on‑beach and nearshore nourishment intended to retain sediment and slow chronic coastal erosion.

The presentation from Jamie Timberlake, coastal zone administrator for the City of Oceanside, emphasized numerical modeling, baseline monitoring and public outreach as Oceanside moves from a concept selected in an international design competition toward refined design and permitting. Timberlake said the pilot would combine a submerged reef, short shore headlands and both nearshore and on‑beach nourishment and described the reef as “about 10 acres” and placed roughly 900 feet offshore in 30–40 feet of water.

The proposal is intended to trap some portion of sand moving in suspension so it can accumulate onshore; Timberlake told the commission Oceanside anticipates bringing “about a million cubic yards of sand” to the pilot and said the design team expects the reef to retain roughly 20% of delivered sand in the lee of the structure.

Why it matters: Carlsbad commissioners and staff said they want better, locally relevant analysis before formally supporting any structure that could alter regional sediment transport. Carlsbad has a standing council resolution adopted Jan. 12, 2022, opposing construction of devices that could interfere with the natural flow of sand into Carlsbad; commissioners moved and voted to add a future agenda item to reevaluate that statement of opposition so the council can consider it in light of the new ReBeach design and monitoring commitments.

Oceanside described technical steps already underway: a baseline monitoring program funded through a California Coastal Commission grant, enhanced numerical modeling using shore transects and bathymetry, and advisory committees on topics including surf resources and reef biology. Timberlake said the baseline monitoring will cover Oceanside’s coast “south of the pier all the way down to Tamarack,” and that the data will be used in an adaptive management plan that could include triggers to change operations if downstream shorelines — including Carlsbad’s — show negative effects.

Public commenters and some commissioners said the concept may be appropriate for Oceanside but is not automatically appropriate for every city. Mitch Silverstein, senior San Diego policy coordinator for Surfrider Foundation, who served on the project’s design selection committee, said ReBeach “is a cool project” but cautioned that such structures “are the worst way possible to save a beach” if the underlying causes of erosion are not addressed. Diane Nygaard of Preserve Calavera urged city action in a separate public‑access issue (see related article).

Commission reaction: Commissioners pressed Oceanside staff on the geographic limits of the modeling and the anticipated monitoring triggers; Timberlake said the project team could explore additional model runs to clarify potential effects south of Tamarack. Commissioners and staff also discussed an existing Carlsbad council resolution opposing “devices that interfere with the natural flow of sand”; staff confirmed the resolution remains in effect and had been noted at the regional Shoreline Preservation Working Group meeting. After discussion, the commission voted unanimously to add an agenda item asking the council to reevaluate (noted in the motion as a rescind/reevaluate action) that 2022 resolution, so the council can consider whether to modify it in light of the current project and new monitoring commitments.

Next steps: Oceanside plans a public webinar on the headland concepts and design options; Timberlake advised signing up at rebeach.org. Timberlake and SANDAG staff encouraged Carlsbad to participate in the adaptive management and advisory committees and to identify council priorities and monitoring triggers so any regional pilot can better reflect downstream needs.

Ending: Oceanside officials said the Army Corps of Engineers’ regional study remains delayed (Timberlake said the Corps’ study is now projected for 2027) and that ReBeach permit and design steps will continue while the city seeks public and agency review. The commission scheduled a future agenda item to reconsider Carlsbad’s 2022 resolution and to review any additional ReBeach materials the staff brings forward.","Oceanside staff outlined ReBeach, a pilot sand-retention project featuring a submerged artificial reef and headlands. Commissioners agreed to request a formal reevaluation of Carlsbad's 2022 resolution opposing devices that could affect natural sand flow.","actionData","errors"]

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