This week, the City Council unanimously approved Mayor Gloria’s nomination for Fire-Rescue Chief. Chief Robert Logan II is a 24-year San Diego Fire-Rescue Department veteran with a comprehensive resume and a commitment to public safety and San Diego. I look forward to partnering with Chief Logan to keep our firefighters and lifeguards resourced and ready.

I continue to work with multiple city departments on the management of the Cove. Clearly, too many visitors crowd the beach and the stairs, not for coastal access or to reach the water, but to observe the sea lions. Worse, they often get too close, putting themselves and their children at risk. As I have stated since the closure of Point La Jolla, I have a bright line to ensure continued unfettered public access to the beach and waters of La Jolla Cove. Tools at our disposal include better signage, intervention by park rangers, education through tourism channels, and working with community partners. I want visitors to enjoy the unique opportunity of watching wildlife in an urban setting, and the public's access to the La Jolla Cove beach and waters must always come first.

The collapsed storm drain curb inlet at the southwest corner of Avenida De La Playa and La Jolla Shores Drive has been repaired. Maintenance and repairs of our stormwater facilities control run-off, fight pollution, and protect property—keeping San Diego healthy and resilient. Remember to report infrastructure that is damaged or in need of repair via the City’s Get It Done App.

Good news! Fitch Ratings upgraded the City of San Diego’s Issuer Default Rating to “AA+,” and our outstanding Lease Revenue Bonds, WIFIA, and commercial paper notes to “AA.” Just like a good credit score, our credit rating reflects our fiscal responsibility and transparency. Improved credit ratings can reduce the cost of the city’s cash management and borrowing.

Join your District 1 Reps at the library! Cambria, Emily, and Joaquin will be at the PB, La Jolla, and Carmel Valley libraries this Friday, July 19, to speak and listen with constituents. These monthly meetings make communicating with D1 personal and convenient without coming downtown to City Hall. We look forward to seeing you.