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Councilmember Sherri Lightner visits Shores board meeting La Jolla
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In other LJSA news n Snorkeling rescues: Lt. Rick Strobel told LJSA that lifeguards see an increase in the number of rescues
Sherri Lightner (standing) with Tom Dugdale, Ray and Deborah Higgins, and Bob Barto. Ashley Mackin
involving snorkelers. He said during certain conditions, the rip current can be dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, and snorkeling attracts swimmers of all levels. Strobel said there is no certification required for snorkeling (compared to SCUBA diving, for which many participants go through some training process).
Lifeguard services reported to La Jolla Light that in the last 12 months, lifeguards conducted 224 rescues on snorkelers, but that number could be higher. Lifeguard Lt. Andy Lerum said the only way lifeguards know a snorkeler is involved is if it’s noted in the comment section of a report, and that lifeguards do not differentiate between swimmers
and snorkelers, yielding approximate estimates. Strobel told the Light that a weekend lifeguard has been stationed on the beach in front of The Marine Room for the summer to watch over snorkelers and swimmers in that area. To help regulate and create safety standards for snorkeling tour groups, he said a RFP is
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By Ashley Mackin District 1 City Councilmember Sherri Lightner attended the La Jolla Shores Association (LJSA) meeting Sept. 11 to update the board on local issues. Lightner opened with information about the council’s recent step toward a plan to cut the use of plastic bags in San Diego. (See story, A1). “Today, the city council’s Rules and Economic Development Committee took a closer look at a citywide ordinance to reduce the use and disposal of plastic bags,” she said, noting the committee expects a progress report on Oct. 23. She also reported that the RFP (Request for Proposal) process for surf camps is underway and should be completed by Nov. 1. LJSA has long suggested the business fees paid by surf camps and other outdoor recreation businesses should go to park improvements,
and ideally, pay the salary for a park ranger at Kellogg Park. “Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps,” Lightner said of the ranger possibility. “This is something our office is looking into and we will provide updates as they become available.” Lightner further apprised LJSA that the city council approved the noticing of a hearing to be held Nov. 21 regarding potential water rate increases. “The notice, which you will receive by mail, will provide you with the details of the hearing and the opportunity to launch a protest in opposition,” she said. Though the new rate structure could mean a decrease for some single-family residences already working to conserve water, the proposed structure would affect many larger units. In sum, she invited the community to a ribbon cutting for the new La Jolla Shores lifeguard tower 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11. She said heartily, “Yes, it’s done!”
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