Comments on: Coastal Commission to rule on year-round seal rope July 11

By: bigdipper

bigdipper — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:10:01 +0000

The ranger does not tell tourists why the rope is there nor does he stop anybody from crossing the rope. If they ask he will tell the truth, It is a suggested distance. If people actually crowd seals until they are clearly unhappy the ranger will ask people to go behind the rope, but if they don't there is nothing he can do about it.

By: Pat Sherman

Pat Sherman — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:44:36 +0000

I didn't state that crossing the rope barrier was illegal or would result in a citation. It was put up by the city to prevent people from wandering too close to the seals, so that they know which area of the beach is intended for seals only. It is a guideline. A representative from the local lifeguards' union has proposed a compromise barrier concept that seems to be gaining some traction in the community. See next week's edition of the Light for details on that.
–Pat

By: Pat Sherman

Pat Sherman — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:39:19 +0000

Note/Update: Though Coastal Commission staff are recommending the commission approve the year-round rope, commissioners still must rule on the issue July 11 after hearing public testimony.
–Pat Sherman

By: cyberKICK

cyberKICK — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:45:31 +0000

Then why does he say "It is clear that individuals are not prohibited from crossing the rope."? You say you are not supposed to cross the rope, yet Daneri wrote you can. Also, has anybody paid any fines for crossing the rope?

By: Pat Sherman

Pat Sherman — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:45:07 +0000

You are not supposed to cross the rope. But some people do so and challenge the barrier. Some tourists may not understand why it's there and cross the rope. That's one of the reasons the city spent money for a park ranger to patrol Children's Pool.
–Pat Sherman