On October 9, 2019 the City Council members all agreed to amend the City General Fund and direct staff to determine the cost for a sand retention study.
Kiel Kroger led off the discussion with a staff presentation on Oceanside sand history. Several SOS members including Dirk Ackema, Bob Aston, Matt Stephens, Nick Ricci and Steve Maschue all provided compelling statements to inspire a sand study. Additional speakers, Surfrider rep and local Oceanside citizens also provided statements with concerns about hard structures and their potential negative impact on beach sand retention, surf breaks etc.
A common theme is we all agree the beach sand retention solution must be supported by sound engineering and scientific data.
Council Members Jack Feller and Ryan Keim led the charge in the discussion that if we wait for the US Army Corps of Engineers for a solution, we will be waiting forever. Mayor Peter Weiss then proposed a motion which was seconded by Jack Feller and unanimously approved by city council directing staff to provide information on the cost of a feasibility study for sand retention solutions.
This would provide the council with the information to amend the Oceanside Capital Improvement Program(CIP) to provide the funding to execute the study moving towards a solution.
This is the first step as well as a huge victory on the road to sustainable sandy Oceanside beaches!
In Vista, California you’ll find Rancho Buena Vista High School. On that campus you’ll find the Public Policy Club with Tim Leary as advisor. This club is dedicated to aligning and supporting causes they see as promoting positive outcomes for all.
After attending a monthly SOS meeting, Tim brought back to the club the goals of SOS. The club then attended the next meeting and decided to join us to SaveOceansideSand!
As a result of their decision, they decided to fund and work an Information Booth at the Thursday Night Market. In addition, they have created, are administering, and will collate a Citizen Beach Survey!
Young people with positive attitudes and actions! Thank you!
On September 30th at high tide member John Tomaszewski took Matt Stephens and Bob & Emma Ashton on a flight along Oceanside’s coast at high tide.
Matt, the former chief of Oceanside’s lifeguards, recorded a video of our shoreline from about 600 ft altitude. The video clearly shows Oceanside’s desperate need for sand on our beaches. There is no beach below Tyson St. Please take a moment to watch this short video at this link:
•Write a short email to the Oceanside City Council (Council@Oceansideca.org). Visit our website for sample letters.
•Take our poll using your phone or computer at: Tinyurl.com/savesand
•Visit our website: www.sosoceanside.com to see us on TV and find resources and info!
•Donate items for our raffle. Please contact: Nick Ricci (ncr19glock@aol.com)
•Volunteer with SOS Oceanside.
