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esidents are being asked to sign a petition on Ocean Beach’s Neighborhood Watch Facebook page to take action to “help to keep our sidewalks clean ensuring a healthier environment for everyone.” “One complaint that is often heard about the downtown area of Ocean Beach is how dirty, stained, and smelly the sidewalks are,” the online petition reads. “The OB Clean & Safe Program, a project of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, is looking change that by A surfer checks out the surf during a spectacular December sunset in Ocean Beach. JIM to GRANT/PENINSULA BEACON applying for funding to provide bi-monthly cleanings of Newport Avenue sidewalks, in addition to installing additionMelinda White (left) embraces an emotional Eva King during the memorial at Sunset Cliffs for Mike White, a well-known angler and surfboard al trash bins along the street. shaper who grew up on Ladera Street. Melinda, Mike’s sister, helped organize the memorial and paddle out where dozens of friends and famDAVE SCHWAB Thewas Beacon and evolution of riding waves as ily, By including King, |who a life-long friend and former girlfriend, came out to celebrate Mike’s life on Sunday, Aug. 11. ‘Sunset Cliffs was SEE CLEAN, Page 7 THOMAS MELVILLE / PENINSULA BEACON his world and his playground,’ said Melinda. ‘He loved it here.’ See page 10 for the story. it developed in Polynesia before Drs. Ben Cater and James Wicks spreading to Southern California, are stoked about the new Point Australia, and beyond to become a Loma Nazarene University course global cultural phenomenon. they’re co-teaching: LIT/HIS4090 Readings, films, and discussions – Surfing History and Culture. This focus on the key people, places, isn’t surprising given they’re both ideas, and events that precipitated, extinguisher, pulled changes the plug,inhit BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON embodied, or reflected wave riders. the fire — and it exploded. It just “This is a work in progress,” notsurfing. B surfboard maker blew up in my face, like little shoted Cater about the first-time surfing “Since the history and culture Albert “Ace” Elliott lost gun shells going off.” class now underway. “It’s more of of wave riding are rich and broad much what he’s “It was a nightmare,” added a conversation rightofnow. But I’d enough to constitute a major acquired, including 50-year-old Elliott of his loss. “It was my little say the conversation is making a course of study, this class serves irreplaceable memorabilia, when sanctuary. not statement.” onlygo-back-in-time to introduce students to aIt’s vast his shaping FroudeisStreet a dollar thing.” “Surf cultureshed andon history an ocean of knowledge. Our hope is James Wicks, who is co-instructor of the new PLNU surf course, rides a wave. near Saratoga Avenue Fortunately, the OB fire station established field that is ascaught rich asfire COURTESY PHOTO that you will wade in, paddle out, Aug. 6. just around and anyontradition,” noted Wicks, a andwas catch a few waves,the notcorner just now Elliott’s workspace fullinof and transnational connections to study any subject.” came putlife,” it out sparing Taiwanese native with awas Ph.D. but they for the rest and of your said the old boards andSan photos friends among even more approaches (art, damage to the main residence. literature from UC Diegoofwhose LIT/HIS4090 introduces stu- course co-instructors. he’d made custom boards “[The fire] my grew boards focus is on Chinese cinema. “Itfor. war- kinesiology, theology, business, and dents to the history and culture of Wicks said thetook surfall class saw my bike was fire in my politics). Of course, it's fun, too, surfing from the early 19th century and tools, got my truck and rants “I our attention andon analyses backyard and I tried to putclass, it out,” which is the most serious reason to the present. It explores the origin camper,” noted Elliott. SEE SURF, Page 17 in terms of gender, ethnicity, said Elliott, who’s been riding eThe charred remains of Albert ‘Ace’ Elliott’s shaping shed in OB. SCOTT HOPKINS / PENINSULA BEACON bikes for years. “I picked up a fire SEE FIRE, Page 5

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Citizen group begins campaign to recall Councilmember Campbell By DAVE SCHWAB | The Beacon

An effort is underway to recall District 2 Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell, who was recently selected Council president by the newly elected San Diego City Council in a 5-4 vote. District 2 includes Clairemont, Linda Vista, Pacific Beach, Midway, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, and Point Loma. “The campaign to recall Councilmember Jennifer Campbell has begun,” states a widely circulated email by the recall group. “The notice of intent to circulate a recall petition will be published in early January. As required, within five days of publication, Jennifer Campbell will be served with the notice of intent. The petition will begin to circulate – signatures of resident registered voters of District 2 will begin to be gathered – 21 days after the date of publication. We will then have 99 days to collect a minimum of 13,553 signatures.” Reacting to news of the recall drive, Campbell chief-of-staff Venus Molina said: “It’s so disappointing because the people who are trying to recall us are the same people opposing us on short-term rentals; a fight they will never win because that ship has sailed. We cannot ban them. We cannot make them illegal. And they say, ‘If you won’t ban them, then we

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don’t want you.’” Added Molina: “I can only imagine the class-action lawsuit we could probably encounter if we actually tried to remove that business opportunity from so many operators. I’m pretty sure Expedia and all the different Airbnb platforms would come after [the City]. The people pushing for our recall, would they be willing to pay for [the City’s] legal defense, and for the repercussions, the City will face if they (opponents) actually do what they want us to do (remove all residential STRs)?” “It’s a combination of factors,”

said recall supporter Barbara Bry, former District 1 council member about the movement to remove Campbell from office. “One issue is her stance on short-term rentals and her agreement with Expedia. Another is her support for Measure E, which raised the 30-foot height limit in the Midway District. The third is a general belief that she has not been responsive to her constituents on District 2 issues.” Added Bry, “The timing (of the recall) had always been to wait until January because it was too confusing to try and do it during the

middle of an election. The irony is, if [Campbell] had not tried to become the council president, it would not have happened. This is a big deal.” Coastal residents Tom Coat and Scott Chipman, who have been involved in the short-term rental issue for more than a decade, favor a compromise. “What has pleasantly surprised me about Campbell is her willingness to take on big, tough, divisive issues of great concern to the communities she represents,” said Coat. That's not easy. It takes guts. The Midway/ Sports Arena issue is one example. “Vacation rentals are another. At the heart of this effort is a stubborn and unrealistic point of view that all vacation rentals are bad and that we should ‘just enforce the code’ to ban them all. That didn't work in 2018. It has zero chance of working going forward,” Coat said. “I served on the first short-term rental ad hoc PB Planning Group committee over 12 years ago,” said Chipman. “I was for a compromise then and I am still for a compromise. PB is often the community where city problems such as beach alcohol, scooters, and STRs first get noticed. For once, we have a City Council member who has distilled a decades-long problem into a potential policy that is garnering support. Councilmember Campbell deserves assistance, more support, and

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positive suggestions, not a recall.” “I think the recall has a good chance of success because there are so many different issues, and each impacts different parts of the community,” said Bry. “I think the (recall) leaders are well organized, and they understand what they need to do to be successful. “The way it works is you have to qualify by getting signatures in the council district, and the City then has to call a special election for people to vote in that district, not only whether to recall the council member, but select their replacement from a list of candidates. If voters vote yes by a simple majority for the recall, then the individual (replacing the council member) with the most votes wins,” Bry said. Concluded Molina: “[Campbell] is being vilified for making decisions that are best for the City. We could be content with filling potholes and fixing sidewalks and petting dogs and kissing babies. She makes hard decisions. She’s not here as a stepping stone for a different office. She genuinely wants to do what needs to be done. That’s why she’s making bold moves. It’s unfortunate that special interests are coming after her.” There has been one successful effort in the last 30 years to recall a city council member. Linda Bernhardt

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NEWS City Planning Commission supports proposed short-term rental ordinance FRIDAY · December 18, 2020

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Commissioners also agreed to Mission Beach ‘carve out’ By DAVE SCHWAB | The Beacon

The City Planning Commission on Dec. 3 voted 7-0 for a proposed short-term rental ordinance calling for licensing them, capping their numbers, and penalizing violators, while creating a City office to administer the new program while making it subject to annual review. Commissioners also agreed to a “carve out” for Mission Beach, the community with the highest percentage of short-term rentals citywide, from the overall compromise plan offered by District 2 Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell. Campbell’s chief of staff Venus Molina testified the District 2 office felt it was necessary for Mission Beach to be dealt with separately from other City areas, because of its existing and historic preponderance of short-term rentals. Reacting to the commission’s favorable decision, Campbell said in a released statement: “San Diegans have been ready for a plan that puts housing stock back on the market, provides licensing, regulation and enforcement in the short-term vacation rental space. This compromise provides a path forward toward a better San

‘This compromise provides a path forward toward a better San Diego providing more homes for San Diegans.’ DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER JENNIFER CAMPBELL

Diego providing more homes for San Diegans. “The new licensing, regulations, and enforcement will improve the quality of life across our city. I look forward to working with city staff on reviewing the Commissioner’s amendments to this plan and bringing forward the best version possible to Council so we can pass lasting and reasonable regulations.” “The ordinance will make everybody unhappy, which is our only successful option,” said commissioner Vicki Granowitz. “It is not realistic to think that how land use worked 20 years ago will work today. Following the existing rules means things will continue to go unregulated. This compromise at least starts to deal with some of the problems. This ordinance will allow us to review it and make changes.” “This is an incredibly difficult and polarizing issue,” noted commissioner Kelly Moden, who characterized the tackling of it as “very courageous.” “We need regulations to be put in place so we can have enforcement, which we don’t have now,” said commission chair William Hofman.

Commission vice chair James Whalen noted they received more than 200 written public comments, the majority opposed to Campbell’s compromise. “But we also need to consider that a lot of people are depending on the income from renting out their homes,” Whalen said. “The challenge comes in dealing with those who are doing [short-term rentals] as a business.” Several beach-area residents testified at the Dec. 3 commission Zoom hearing. Gary Wonacott of Mission Beach testified against the compromise proposal. “Speculators and investors will take over Mission Beach with a carve out,” he argued. Another opponent from La Jolla dubbed the compromise plan as a “Trojan horse” calling it an invitation to “put hotels in every neighborhood, which will become hotel circles.” Pacific Beach activist Tom Coat liked the compromise plan. “Enforcing the code is not a workable solution,” he said. “We need a solution now.” John Thickstun of La Jolla said the commission’s questions from

its previous continued meeting in October were not properly addressed. “The commission raised eight questions, and not one of them has been changed in any way since the last meeting,” Thickstun said adding, “Shortterm rentals are currently illegal under the (City) municipal code.” Andrea Schlageter, Ocean Beach Planning Board chair, described the current compromise proposal as “a giveaway to investors who may or may not be residents of San Diego.” She suggested Short-term rentals should be channeled away from residential areas and into commercial zones. Back in October, following a presentation by Molina, commissioners had asked City staff to address several questions they had concerning licensing and implementation of the proposed ordinance before returning to them for final action. The issue will be now forwarded to the City Council – which will have five of nine new board members – for review and action sometime next year.

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was recalled from her seat on the council in 1991 by more than a 2-1 margin, removing her from office in the Fifth Council District with nearly two-thirds of her four-year term remaining. The flashpoint for Bernhardt’s recall was her role in supporting a controversial redistricting map that removed two major neighborhoods – Scripps Ranch and Mira Mesa – from her 5th District. By transferring those communities into another district, her opponents argued the councilwoman broke faith with the very constituents who had helped to elect her. Supporters of Campbell’s recall have set up recalljen.com. RECALL REQUIREMENTS – Within 10 days after the date of publication of the notice of intention and statement, the proponent(s) shall file with the City Clerk a copy of the notice and statement. – Within five days after the date of publication of the notice of intention and statement, the proponent(s) shall cause a copy of the notice to be served, personally or by registered mail, on the official whose recall is sought. – Within 14 days after the publication of the notice of intention to circulate a recall petition, the official whose recall is sought or their designated representative may answer to the statement. Such answer shall be 300 words or less in length. – Twenty-one days after the publication of the notice of intention and statement, the petition may be circulated among the voters of the City for signatures by any registered voter of the City, for recall of the Mayor or City Attorney, or registered voters of the District, for recall of Council members.

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New eateries and small businesses open at Liberty Station Against all odds, the Liberty Station neighborhood is seeing an uptick in new locally-owned eateries and small businesses opening their doors. The surge of openings is an optimistic glimmer against new COVID mandates, which are forcing many to shutter for good. And it appears that the neighborhood’s abundance of open-air promenades and parks gives visitors peace of mind to safely enjoy at a distance.

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the ever-popular Pane Cioccolata. Slurp From dynamic brother duo Bella Kim and Gene Kim, Slurp delivers authentic Singaporean cuisine to Liberty Public Market. The eatery’s signature Slurp cups feature layers of broth, protein, and noodles. Standout offerings include the Shrimp Wonton Slurp and Duck Slurp. Slurp also dishes out rice bowls and bite-sized apps, like Cream Cheese Wontons and Curry Puffs. New Bohème Collective A trendsetter’s haven, New Bohème Collective is the Public Market’s newest retailer. Owned by two fashion industry pro’s, Cindy Fletcher (Kai and Skye Boutique) and Leah Niswonger (LEAH), New Bohème is a curated collection of quintessential Southern California must-haves. The boutique is filled with a plethora of décor, rattan accessories, dainty jewelry, stylish sunhats, and more. Tortas el Chapulin While San Diego boasts an abundance of taco and burrito shops, Tortas el Chapulin serves up a flavorful selection of Mexican-style deli sandwiches. Their lineup of tortas includes Adoba Pork, loaded with refined beans, sharp cheddar, avocado, pickled red onions, and salsa roja, and the Cubana with roasted Cuban pork, ham,

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White Rice Recently named “Best Chef” by San Diego Magazine, Phillip Esteban is gearing up to launch his first-ever concept within Liberty Public Market. Esteban’s quick-service eatery will be an extension of White Rice, his popular ghost kitchen that has been operating as delivery-only since March. The program of savory rice bowls showcases a fresh take on Filipino cuisine, converging bold flavors, and authentic technique. PURE PURE is an innovative and evolutionary açaí, smoothie and juice bar. Their menu of fresh-squeezed beverages and healthy bites is SEE OPEN, Page 17

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NEWS 8 82,600 San Diegans are first in line to get vaccine FRIDAY · December 18, 2020

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San Diego Unified starts COVID-19 testing

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About 82,600 San Diegans who work at acute health care settings will be the first to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. The initial 28,000 doses being delivered to the region are being used to vaccinate 72% of the nearly 40,000 people working in acute care, psychiatric and correctional facility hospitals and are at highest risk of contracting COVID-19. This group includes about 180 employees at the County Psychiatric Hospital. “We first have to vaccinate our acute health care personnel who are at highest risk,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “After everyone in that group has gotten their first dose, we will move into our next priority group.” After this first group is vaccinated, additional doses coming into the region will also be used to immunize more personnel in acute health care settings, including 14,000 employees at high risk of getting COVID-19, followed by 14,000 employees at medium risk and another 14,000 employees who are lower risk. Each health care system is responsible for how it prioritizes and administers the vaccines to its employees in the Phase 1A – Tier 1 guidelines. All 28,000 recipients in the initial group will get their second dose when more Pfizer vaccine

San Diego Unified has started voluntary COVID-19 testing for students and staff at several elementary schools, under a partnership with UC San Diego Health. The testing initiative is part of a broader district effort to keep students and staff safe while expanding in-person learning amid the worsening pandemic. The safe reopening strategy was developed in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading experts on infectious diseases at UC San Diego. Free COVID-19 tests will be available to students and staff at 10 district elementary schools this week, with additional testing to be offered from Jan. 4 through Jan. 15. The goal is to test every student and staff member every two weeks, starting with those on campus for the first phase of school reopening. Campuses have been selected based on generally higher local case rates of community infections, combined with student and staff participation rates in appointment-based learning. The tests will be administered

in campus auditoriums and multi-purpose rooms by medical professionals from UC San Diego Health in conjunction with staff members from the district’s health office. Using PCR tests, the procedure takes about 15 seconds to swab both nostrils, and the swab itself is inserted roughly the same distance as a common nasal spray applicator. San Diego Unified collaborated with UC San Diego to establish strict health and safety reopening guidelines, which call for widespread COVID-19 testing. San Diego Unified’s testing plan was announced in November. The Board of Education voted to authorize an initial $5 million investment in the testing plan, which includes a joint laboratory services testing agreement with UC San Diego Medical Center. The board is poised to ratify that agreement at its meeting on Dec. 15. Eventually, the testing program could be expanded to include all 100,000 students within the district and its more than 10,000 staff members.

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San Diego leaders including those on the Peninsula are building upon the legacy of famed botanist Kate Sessions by committing to planting 100 trees each year during the 2020s in communities region-wide. Toward that end, a public campaign has been created and named Healthy Trees for Healthy Neighborhoods, which is seeking to increase the planting and care of trees by local organizations, businesses, and municipalities. This campaign to increase trees and their benefits is now known as the

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Christmas came early for bicycling enthusiasts as Santa, in the form of the City Council, has given them the gift they most wanted: reuse of Building 191 at Naval Training Center Park in Liberty Station. Recently, the nine-member council voted for a resolution authorizing execution of a concession agreement with San Diego County Bicycle Coalition for t he u s e of C it y- ow ne d Building 191 at NTC Park. Cycl ists i ntend to conver t the long-vacant building with pr ivate fund i ng, t ra nsfor ming it into a regional bicycling hub. Ast r ide ded icated Cit y parklands, Building 191, once planned for demolition, straddles a major spur on the San Diego bike path system. The 20-by-80 foot structure was the 191st building constructed at the former NTC. “It's been quite a long ride to get here, delighted to hear the news a nd the cou nci l's s u p p o r t ,” e n t hu s e d A n d y Ha nshaw, SDBC’s execut ive director, citing coalition board member and environmental attorney Richard Opper for his work on the long-term project. “He deserves the bulk of the credit for his diligence and vision to see it through,” said Hanshaw. “We're excited to get

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Point Loma 3BD, 2 BA, 1440 sqft

$599,000

Updated townhome at Loma Riviera is the largest 3 bedroom floor plan in the complex! Inviting front patio & formal entry! First floor bedroom & full bath! Large living room, FRPL, remodeled kitchen, stainless & granite! Adjoining private fenced back patio & separate laundry room! Master bedroom offers a balcony & walk-in closet! Complex offers pool & BBQ area. Minutes to beach communities!

Point Loma 2 BD, 2 BA, 986 sqft + Balcony

$425,000 - $445,000

Completely remodeled, turn key single level condo! You will appreciate the attention to detail & today's modern finishes! Spacious living room, adjoining balcony. Kitchen offers new cabinets, marble counters, glass tile backsplash & stainless appliances. Updated bathrooms! Plantation shutters, custom closet systems & designer flooring throughout. No one above & only 1 shared wall! Enjoy complex clubhouse & pool!

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There's no place like Home for the Holidays! ROSAMARIA ACUÑA REALTOR®, CRS, GRI TOP 1% BHHS NETWORK 619.890.2828 JustCallRosa.com acuna.rosamaria@gmail.com LIC#00980917

As one year ends, another begins. Thank you for being with me on this journey. I wish you a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Your Neighbor & Realtor, Rosamaria © 2020 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Propertiesis a member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates LLC. BHHS and the BHHS symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season

Team Bennett + Bennett

Kevin and Cortney Bennett 619.929.6858 teambennett@compass.com DRE 01948696 | DRE 01382469 Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01527365. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. Compass Concierge: Rules & exclusions apply. Home must qualify under Compass Concierge guidelines. Upfront cost will be repaid out of the proceeds of the sale.