SD CITY COUNCIL MEETING!!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 10-02-2009, 05:19 AM

Bump!

C'mon SD kayakers, our northern kayakers made an impact with the city of Redondo, let's do the same here in SD. This is one of the rare SD venues, we can attend.

See ya there!

BT · 10-02-2009, 07:42 AM

Just emailed Marti Emerald

People can also call their councilmember as well. You wont talk to them, but I know that when you call all you need to do is tell whoever answers the phone that you do not support the MLPA closures. The people answering the phones most likely have a spread sheet or something similar to keep track of all the calls so their councilmember knows what their community is saying.

A tip on emails and letters...keep them brief and make your point in the first line. Most likely your email is being read by a staffer, and your email will go into a folder after they see you support or are against something. Not many government representatives read their mail and they usually have a staff member screen everything.

Not saying don’t write a long well thought email, but even a simple "Mr. Councilmember, I don’t support XYZ, and I don’t think you should either" works. We area a tally to them. And ALWAYS include your name and address in an email so they know you are in their district.

Billy V · 10-02-2009, 10:26 AM

I just called Donna Frye's office and they let me speak for 5 Minutes
(That more time than I was allotted in the Last 6 MLPA Meetings I have attended.)

I was just told:
They are accepting E Mails prior to the Meeting and will use those comments to make a decision.

Please take the time to write to Ms. Frye, Tell Her how this will effect YOU.

DonnaFrye@sandiego.gov

Holy Mackerel · 10-02-2009, 10:29 AM

I know everyone is attending this meeting next week! But if you have not contacted your council person, please do so during your lunch!

	District 1 Councilmember Sherri Lightner E-mail: sherrilightner@sandiego.gov
	District 2 Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer E-mail: kevinfaulconer@sandiego.gov
	District 3 Councilmember Todd Gloria E-mail: toddgloria@sandiego.gov
	District 4 Councilmember Tony Young E-mail: anthonyyoung@sandiego.gov
	District 5 Councilmember Carl DeMaio E-mail: carldemaio@sandiego.gov
	District 6 Councilmember Donna Frye E-mail: donnafrye@sandiego.gov
	District 7 Councilmember Marti Emerald E-mail: martiemerald@sandiego.gov
	District 8 Council President Ben Hueso E-mail: benhueso@sandiego.gov

C. Cary · 10-02-2009, 12:20 PM

Thanks for posting the emails.

Email sent

C. Cary

zenspearo · 10-02-2009, 12:37 PM

Guys,

The State AG's Office just clarified their position on what non-fishing activity is prohibited in a State Marine Reserve.

Basically, any activity that "injure" to "any" living marine resource is a no-no in a State Marine Reserve unless it's "permitted research, restoration, and monitoring."

This is a powerful argument with SD city council against SMRs in La Jolla (as in Group 3) and Point Loma. We should bring this up--if La Jolla and Point Loma is closed to beach access, surfing, boating, diving, etc., the city of San Diego will take it on the chin.

See here.

http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=93285

emrliquidlife · 10-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Hey guys,

I presented the kayak safety fishing video at the last MLPA meeting.

Would it make any sense to have this video presented at the Council Meeting?

I'm nowhere near San Diego, but I hope to fish La Jolla for a yellow tail in October. I could make the meeting and hopefully catch a fish.

Ed

10-02-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Just emailed Marti Emerald People can also call their councilmember as well. You wont talk to them, but I know that when you call all you need to do is tell whoever answers the phone that you do not support the MLPA closures. The people answering the phones most likely have a spread sheet or something similar to keep track of all the calls so their councilmember knows what their community is saying. A tip on emails and letters...keep them brief and make your point in the first line. Most likely your email is being read by a staffer, and your email will go into a folder after they see you support or are against something. Not many government representatives read their mail and they usually have a staff member screen everything. Not saying don’t write a long well thought email, but even a simple "Mr. Councilmember, I don’t support XYZ, and I don’t think you should either" works. We area a tally to them. And ALWAYS include your name and address in an email so they know you are in their district. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

10-02-2009, 12:37 PM	#6
zenspearo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 167	Guys, The State AG's Office just clarified their position on what non-fishing activity is prohibited in a State Marine Reserve. Basically, any activity that "injure" to "any" living marine resource is a no-no in a State Marine Reserve unless it's "permitted research, restoration, and monitoring." This is a powerful argument with SD city council against SMRs in La Jolla (as in Group 3) and Point Loma. We should bring this up--if La Jolla and Point Loma is closed to beach access, surfing, boating, diving, etc., the city of San Diego will take it on the chin. See here. http://www.spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=93285 __________________ A spearo, but we are in this MLPA mess together

10-02-2009, 05:19 AM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Bump! C'mon SD kayakers, our northern kayakers made an impact with the city of Redondo, let's do the same here in SD. This is one of the rare SD venues, we can attend. See ya there!

10-02-2009, 10:26 AM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	I just called Donna Frye's office and they let me speak for 5 Minutes (That more time than I was allotted in the Last 6 MLPA Meetings I have attended.) I was just told: They are accepting E Mails prior to the Meeting and will use those comments to make a decision. Please take the time to write to Ms. Frye, Tell Her how this will effect YOU. DonnaFrye@sandiego.gov

10-02-2009, 12:20 PM	#5
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 105	Thanks for posting the emails. Email sent C. Cary

10-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#7
emrliquidlife Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 59	Hey guys, I presented the kayak safety fishing video at the last MLPA meeting. Would it make any sense to have this video presented at the Council Meeting? I'm nowhere near San Diego, but I hope to fish La Jolla for a yellow tail in October. I could make the meeting and hopefully catch a fish. Ed