SCRIPPS CLINIC AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCRIPPS CLINIC MEDICAL GROUP, INC. 10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA 92037 619 455-9100

Ross Rudolph, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Head
Division of Plasic and Reconstructive Sugery

September 4, 1996

Councilman Harry Mathis
202 "C" Street
Mail Station A
San Diego, Ca. 92101


Dear Mr. Mathis:

This letter is my request that you have the City Council change Resolution # R-
283843, adopted 5/9/94, so as to prevent destruction of surfing space at La
Jolla Shores beach.

For years, surfers and bathers have co-existed at that beach. The marker
between the two groups is a flag placed by lifeguads. Last year the Council 
passed the above resolution in response to "some bodysurfers" (??). to have
the lifeguards move the flag north from its usual place at tower 22, north to tower
23. This destroys an excellent surfing area.

About 5 or 6 years ago, in response to a similar attempt, surfing citizens and
taxpayers made a huge effort to rescind that attempt - we went to numerous
meeting, wrote many letters, etc. The attempt to move the flag north to #23 
was soundly and rightfully rejected. It was wrong then and it's wrong now.

The surfers at La Jolla Shores are a group of responsible adults and young
people. Surfing is clean, healthy, and a wonderful sport. The Shores beach is
especially good for beginners, as it has a gentle slope.

Rank and file lifeguards lifeguards agree that the marker should be at tower 22. North
of it there is a rip current that can catch bathers. Surfers know of it and are not 
affected. Also, a crowded surfing area leads to injuries among surfers.

So, in summary, as a concerned citizen, taxpayer, and surfer, I request that you,
my councilman, lead the move to change the resolution so that surfing is not
hindered at La Jolla Shores beach.