Tamarack Parking Fees: Who To Complain To

We broke this story in November, but now it looks like the $8 Tamarack Surf Beach parking fee is getting closer.

According to a release from the City of Carlsbad the parking fee will be discussed during the California Coastal Commission’s monthly meeting, slated for Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Marina Del Rey Hotel, Marina Del Rey California.

Carlsbad officials oppose the proposal and have expressed concern over the insufficient noticing given to the public about the installation device as well as the adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods and impact on public beach access if the proposal is approved. . . . Residents and those affected by the proposed parking fee are encouraged to fax or e-mail their concerns to Coastal Commission analyst Toni Ross at tross@coastal.ca.gov or fax at 619-7672384.

Not that it’s going to do any good, but we might as well complain while we have a chance.

City Alerts Residents about possible parking Fee at Tamarack Beach

Free parking at the beach in Carlsbad may be the latest victim of state budget crisis if Coastal Commissioners approve a State Park Department request to install a pay parking mechanism at the Tamarack Beach parking lot. The Parks Department has proposed to charge $8 per visit, which, if approved will go into effect sometime this summer. The item will be discussed during the Commission’s monthly meeting, slated for Thursday, May 8, 2008, at the Marina Del Rey Hotel, Marina Del Rey California.

Carlsbad officials oppose the proposal and have expressed concern over the insufficient noticing given to the public about the installation device as well as the adverse impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods and impact on public beach access if the proposal is approved.

Carlsbad Mayor Claude A. “Bud” Lewis sent a letter on April 23 to the Coastal Commission outlining the city’s concerns. Residents and those affected by the proposed parking fee are encouraged to fax or e-mail their concerns to Coastal Commission analyst Toni Ross at tross@coastal.ca.gov or fax at 619-7672384.