[NAGDU] Fwd: Motion approved for off leash dog beach feasibly study in Oceanside California

[Tina Thomas]

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> From: Margie Donovan <margie.donovan1 at outlook.com>
> Date: January 13, 2022 at 8:45:52 PM PST
> To: Shannon Dillon <shannonldillon at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Tina Thomas (judotina48kg at gmail.com)" <judotina48kg at gmail.com>
> Subject: Motion approved for off leash dog beach feasibly study in Oceanside California
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> Hi Shannon,
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> Please share this with CAGDU. I hope CAGDU will write a letter of opposition. Letters need to get in right away.
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> If we do not live in the area and use the beach, we may have members who do, and we may be in the area and want to visit this accessible beach.
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> If more information is needed, please contact me.
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> Warmly,
> Margie
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> From: WS <warner.stuart at gmail.com> 
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 8:19 PM
> To: margie.donovan1 at outlook.com
> Subject: Motion approved for off leash dog beach feasibly study in Oceanside California
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> What: Feasibility study for unfenced off leash dog park at an accessible beach 
> Where: City- Oceanside, CA; Location- Harbor North Beach
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> History: A newly formed 501(c)3 in Oceanside, CA is dedicated to creating an unfenced off leash dog beach. On December 15, 2021 a motion from city council directed staff to investigate possible locations for an off leash dog park and include City of Oceanside beaches in the study.    To our  knowledge, there has never been an ordinance in Oceanside allowing dogs on city beaches.  
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> What is the potential impact if this off leash dog beach ordinance is passed? 
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> Park Equity could be impacted because there is no fence or boundary included in the off leash dog beach proposal. There is currently no natural boundary at the proposed location that would prevent off leash dogs from interfering with individuals enjoying the contingent beach, picnic areas, restrooms, fire pits, playground, sidewalks, and parking lots. 
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> The North Harbor Beach is currently the only easily accessible beach in Oceanside-  adequate disabled parking, flat access to the previously mentioned amenities, and a flat sandy beach from parking lot to the ocean.  Off leash dogs in unfenced areas pose a significant challenge to individuals who rely on service animals to help them enjoy public shared use areas like beaches and parks. If this ordinance were passed, it could expose those with service animals to a high risk of interference or attack, and potentially preclude these individuals from enjoying these areas.  
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> Does Oceanside allow pet dogs on their beaches? No! 
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> Dogs are allowed on leash in most city parks. 
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> Did Oceanside City Council previously vote against an off leash dog beach? YES! Twice. 
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> Why is this still a concern? 
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> There is no demarcation of any border, let alone obstacles, to prevent entry from the proposed off leash dog beach to adjacent areas by dogs and their owners. 
> Signage and volunteer support is inadequate to prevent off leash dogs from entering adjacent areas.
> Oceanside previously had a fenced off leash dog park at a different location that was managed by the Humane Society.  It was closed permanently due to a dog killing another dog.
> Many people will be ‘recreationally displaced’ from the proposed off leash dog beach area; including people with service animals, people who are innately afraid of dogs, families with small children and / or people who fear injury from dog bites or falling if dogs jump on them. There is no area for people to be displaced on the north side of the proposed dog beach because that is the Oceanside Harbor outlet. The only area for potential displacement is to the south of the proposed off leash dog beach, and that is the San Luis Rey River Park and beach where a Snowy Plover enclosure is contained.
> Oceanside Harbor North Beach is one of 9 beaches in San Diego county that delivers specialized beach wheelchairs at no cost.
> How can you help make sure the Oceanside Dog Park Feasibility Study evaluates the probable Park Equity concerns? 
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> 1.     Write an email to the Oceanside City Council at council at oceansideca.org  
> 2.   Call the City Council:  
>                Mayor Esther Sanchez (760) 435-3057
>                Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim (760) 435-3048
>                Councilmember Kori Jensen (760) 435-3041
>    Councilmember Christopher Rodriguez (760) 435-3046
>                Councilmember Peter Weiss (760) 435-3066
> 3. Attend a City Council meeting and make public comments in person. To speak about the proposed dog beach feasibility study during the City Council meeting: You must email the City Clerk (CityClerk at OceansideCA.org) by 4 PM the day of a scheduled meeting. Please tell the City Clerk your name and that you wish to comment on an “Off-Agenda” item. When it is your turn to comment, the City Clerk will call you by name. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. More information here. 
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> 4. If you have special needs because of a disability which make it difficult for you to submit comments via email or phone, please contact the City Clerk at (760) 435-3001 to make arrangements to accommodate your disability.
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