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VIDEO. From the San Mateo County Harbor District meeting 5/19/2021 at 1:00pm by Zoom.
TO: Board of Harbor Commissioners
FROM: John Moren, Director of Operations
THRU: James B. Pruett, General Manager DATE: May 19, 2021
SUBJECT: Sea Valor Life-Saving Station Consideration
Issue: Consider authorizing use of District resources to install Sea Valor life-saving stations.
Recommended Motion: Motion: Authorize staff to utilize District resources to; (i) obtain all necessary permitting and cover construction costs for installation of two Sea Valor life-saving stations at Pillar Point Harbor, one at each breakwater, (ii) lead permitting efforts and cover costs for the installation of two Sea Valor life-saving stations on San Mateo County Controlled property at Mavericks Beach.
Policy Implications: Consistent with the District’s ongoing efforts to ensure everything feasible is done to prevent loss of life due to drowning.
Background: District GM was approached by the Sea Valor organization who proposed donating ring buoy life-saving stations to the District. District staff met with the Sea Valor representative and identified two proposed locations, one at the breakwater near Surfers Beach and one at the breakwater near Mavericks Beach. The Sea Valor organization will donate the life-saving stations. The Dist
rict will be required to pay for the permitting costs and professional installation in accordance with the permitting requirements. It is estimated that total costs for the permitting and installation of the two District life-saving stations would be under $5,000. The life-saving stations consist of pole mounted throw ring buoys and warning signage. Staff temporarily set up one of the life-saving stations so the Board could see what is proposed, see below photo.
The ring buoys are much like those afforded at public pools and docks for emergency use by the public. District public beach areas would be the first location for Sea Valor to have these installed. Therefore, staff are suggesting starting with only two, installed at the designated places on a trial basis.
Staff are also requesting Board direction on using District funds/resources for permitting and installation of additional Sea Valor life-saving stations within the Harbor District Rescue Response Area in San Mateo County, beginning with beaches adjacent to District controlled property, Mavericks Beach to start.
Recommended Motion: Staff recommends the Board consider authorizing staff to utilize District resources to; (i) obtain all necessary permitting and cover construction costs for installation of two Sea Valor life-saving stations at Pillar Point Harbor, one at each breakwater, (ii) lead permitting efforts and cover costs for the installation of two Sea Valor life-saving stations on San Mateo County Controlled property at Mavericks Beach.
Attachments: 1. Sea Valor PPT Presentation
A boy was swept into the ocean. His story reveals the hidden danger of California’s sneaker waves
Don’t Make Me Cry ~ Multi-Jurisdiction Water Rescue at Ross’ Cove, 1 Adult, 2 Kids
OWN VOICE. Princeton harbor resident, Cathy Taylor.
Author: Coastside Buzz
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Great idea