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Home My WebLink AboutSS2 - Update on the Western Snowy Plover Management Plan (PA2018-074) - PowerPointFebruary 28, 2023 Item No. SS2 Update on the Western Snowy Plover Management Plan City Council Study Session February 28, 2023 Seimone Jurjis, Community Development Director Chelsea Crager, Senior Planner r(� H V c\,Q�Ovt� Western Snowy Plover (WSP) Manageme--t Plan Conservation plan for eastern peninsula beaches In development since 2017 Approaching Coastal Commission hearing date What are Western Snowy Plovers? f i. VOW _11% Western Snowy Plovers Federally listed as a threatened species -qIW • i 0-. Killdeer VAN Sanderlings I Conserv�tE: n Plan.. Conservation plans required up and down the west coast The city has been directed by California Coastal Commission to develop a conservation plan The purpose of the plan is to promote recovery of the Western Snowy Plovers and dune restoration Dockweiler: State Beach Conservation Plans around the State %V Monterey w'w 1 l o, I - `'jO NOT ENTER NO ENTRAR SENSITIVE WILDLIFE AREA AREA SENSIBLE DE VIDA SILVESTRE AUTHO L SOLO PERD$ONAL�AONNEL ORIZADpNLY \ � 1 - / 1 Oeopppul�� on TI epW�O 0p /� ' f I / tt � • a to a$ocllon <0 326 - Oceano Dunes Federally Designated Critical Habitat Area ♦ JF4 � R� a - �� , rw Hov,F Did We Get 2009 —Began monitoring the area for Western Snowy Plover (WSP) 2011— First fence installed at suggestion from US Fish and Wildlife Service 2017 — Additional fencing installed — WSP observed Removal of some fencing due to visual impacts Coastal Commission enforcement letter due to installation and removal of fencing • Application to Coastal Commission for a Coastal Development Permit )evelopment of the pia Hired biologist with expertise to develop the plan Held community workshops - four meetings Three iterations of the plan were developed Coastal Commission staff required a dune restoration plan ................ Original fence material Components of Plan Education and Outreach Adaptive Management Implementation Predator Management Beach Operation and Recreation Management Critical Habitat and Avian Conservation Area Delineation 6, Adaptive Management Triggers and Performance Standards 091-l" Rupw6msm"O Signage and Fencing DMIbm"d QrTen 11*2 hi Sign BOUJ Ballard Sign Bollard - _ V is SkaidlEffiSaadG4ilsld � ��. 4 Flmer ko�p '�.� Nouve plaming Buff blaagwalkwaxx t FOR Signage and Fencing BF4\ ti • I � I � I � V Fencing (lines in black) 0,4 .. + � a �t �_� .�_ '`• �� r r _ '.:! 7-11 ak No driving between dunes r Trash is picked up and emptied by hand � ■� No wrack removal�`�_,,: •' Pacific Ocean Community Development Department Kemoval of E Stree Walkwav Vol .� r► ei L �'` '+ ems' iJs ,f Community Development Department Staff Concerns Dog prohibition Recreational area between B and C Streets • Beach area between G Street and the Wedge Ind prohibition Coastal Commission staff recommending complete dog prohibition -seasonal Existing Newport Beach Regulations Dogs not allowed between 10 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. year round Other hours, dogs allowed on leash (maximum 6 feet length) - Off -leash dogs are not allowed in any public spaces, including parks and beaches Implementation Fencing Dune Restoration Signage Biologist to monitor birds Education of the public Operational changes —limited use of mechanical equipment Staffing —hand pick trash Expected Costs: • $1 million —Implementation • $300,000/year —Operations The City Continues as a Greid Steward of the Beach Educational program with anon-profit Signage and stenciling in critical habitat area Maintain existing fencing s.- , i ext Step Continue working with Coastal Commission staff on modifying City's plan Future public hearing before the California Coastal Commission Questions and Discussion City Council Study Session February 28, 2023 Chelsea Crager, Senior Planner 949-644-3227, . crager@newportbeachca.gov ` .. .. �-�. � ..,ice. ��' f �n - � � L 5 �. ..[,,.. ,. i ` ' ' f. � .ti. ...r .�: l ... _ ._. Annual Detections of Westeirn Snowy Plovers at RalbDa Beach During Window Surveys 2005-2017 WC 120 Mc a 5[i 40 2005 2046 2007 ZpDe ZOD9 2010 2011 2012 2D13 2014 2015 2416 2017 ■ 1N rater 12 25 4 24 7-7 63 40 63 are 125 17 4E 15 ■Surnrner 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 year ear Rul (WA- OR) 479 RU2 (N) RU3 (FB) RU4 (MB) RU5 (LO) RV-6 (SD) 397 Total (U.S. Pacific Crust) 2019 41 190 303 807 25217 018 402 52 235 361 874 451 2,375 2017 342 56 246 369 856 464 2,333 2016 477 46 202 366 820 i 373 21284 015 340 38 195 348 963 376 2,260 2014 269 27 178 374 822 346 2,016 — 2013 260 23 202 261 754 326 1,826 01 2011 231 2)02 21 28 147 249 334 771 358 1.85� 1,917 311 796 331 2010 196 19 275 298 686 311 1,785 2009 2008 182 147 15 18 147 279 707 257 1.587 1,541 133 257 717 269 2007 175 26 207 270 676 183 1,537 2006 158 45 41 102 357 917 298 1,877 2005 137 l24 337 969 209 1t817 Table 1. Pacific Coast WSP breeding window survey results, in descending order 2019 to 2005, for each recovery unit (RU1 through RU6) and the U.S. Pacific coast (excludes the Baja California peninsula). All counts are breeding age adults and are uncorrected (raw). Recovery Units are RU I : Washington and Oregon (DNA -OR); RU2, Northern California (N ); RU3: San Franesico Bay (SFB); RU4: Monterey Bay ( SB) area; RU5: San Luis Obispo (SLD) area; RUC: San Dicgo (D) area. Year RU1 (WA- OR) RU2 (NC) RUJ (SFB) RU4 (MB) RUS (SLD) RU-6 (SD) Total (U.S. Pacific coast) 2019 479 41 190 303 807 397 2,217 2018 402 52 56 2.35 246 161 369 874 856 451 2,375 2017 342 464 2,333 2016 477 46 202 366 820 373 2,284 2015 340 38 195 348 963 376 2,2.0 2014 269 27 178 .374 822 346 2,016 2013 260 23 202 261 754 326 1,826 2012 2011 234 202 21 S 47 324 771 358 1,855 1,917 28 249 311 7% 331 2010 196 19 275 298 686 all 1,785 2009 200E 182 147 15 1$ 147 279 707 257 1,587 133 257 717 269 1,541 2007 175 26 207 270 676 183 1,537 2006 158 45 102 357 917 298 1,877 2005 137 41 124 337 969 209 1,817