Saved by last-minute negotiations by District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, La Jolla’s 2010 Concerts by the Sea series will screen uninterrupted each Sunday — starting July 11 — at the Cove in Scripps Park. When the city of San Diego told volunteers for the nonprofit organizational group they were no longer permitted to use municipal electricity sources, Lightner arranged for a submeter that would monitor costs. The expense would be paid for with infrastructure funds, according to Lightner aide Erin Demorest. The submeter cost $550 and was installed in early June. “Sherri wanted to ensure that this family-friendly event was able to go forward without any delays,” Demorest said. The free summer tradition extends as far back as 1984, and La Jolla Concerts by the Sea has continued to assemble an array of musicians from various genres and backgrounds, including rock ’n’ roll, jazz, swing, big band, country and other genres. Sponsors and proceeds from food and raffle sales fund the events, which each cost $2,400 to produce. This year, the Cove will host nine concerts instead of the usual 11. La Jolla Concerts by the Sea summer schedule Where: Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove When: Every Sunday, 2 to 4 p.m. Cost: Free • July 11: Rockola • July 18: Blue Breeze Band • July 25: Big time Operator • Aug. 1: Laura Roppe • Aug. 8: Benny Hollman’s Big Band Explosion • Aug. 15: Incendio • Aug. 22: Bill Magee Blues Band • Aug. 29: Allegato (featuring Allison Adams Tucker) • Sept. 5: The Heroes Enter weekly raffles to win prizes like gift certificates to local activities and restaurants