• San Diego’s Park and Recreation Department has again filed for a permanent, year-round rope barrier at the Children’s Pool from the California Coastal Commission, which will review the application at its meeting in Los Angeles on Jan. 11. “This will essentially close the beach to all of humanity,” said Phyllis Minick, La Jolla Parks and Beaches member. “This is, of course against the law — federal law, city law, state law, the Coastal Act, California Act, the land-use laws in San Diego. Nevertheless, the city in the last two months has taken several actions to add to the closure of the beach.” She also reported the jurisdiction of the Children’s Pool area — which has bounced around from City Council to the courts and back — is now in the jurisdiction of the Coastal Commission, and a new ranger “with no job description” has been appointed in the area. She urged interested community members to write letters to the Coastal Commission before it reviews the application, attend the meeting with her in January, or discuss the issue at a special meeting at the La Jolla Recreation Center on Dec. 12. • Esther Viti announced the next Nell Carpenter Beautification Committee cleanup will take place on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can sign up in front of the Athenaeum, and all tools and equipment will be provided. “We have garbage bags, we have pickers, whatever it takes to get the job done,” she said. “All you have to do is bring your smiling face and we’ll put you to work.” • Myrna Naegle sent a letter to the LJCPA thanking the trustees for honoring her late husband, Dale Naegle, who passed away on Nov. 14. In the letter, she quoted a friend of Naegle’s who said, “God received a real gift last night. I know Dale is already working on heaven’s layout. The blueprint of paradise is going to be just a little bit better.” • The LJCPA voted to ratify the appointment of Phil Merton as chairman, Mike Costello as vice chairman and Laura DuCharme Conboy, Joe LaCava, Tim Golba, Tony Crisafi, Mark Lyon, Rob Whittemore and Cindy Thorsen as members of the ad hoc committee on bylaws. Two recommendations made during the LJCPA’s August meeting from the previous ad hoc committee were referred to the newly appointed committee. • Erin Demorest, representative for District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner, announced the councilwoman’s ongoing “Pothole Roundup” initiative. Currently, construction is focused on the main streets in the district, and they hope to have the potholes filled before any winter storms. Demorest urged anyone who has potholes to report to call (619) 527-7500 or visit apps.sandiego.gov/streetdiv. • The trustees approved a coastal development permit (CDP) and site development permit (SDP) for the Stedman Residence, located at 9030 La Jolla Shores Lane, as well as a CDP and SDP for the mixed-use building on 7401 La Jolla Blvd., and CDP and lot-line adjustment parcel map for the Weintraub lot line adjustment at 321 San Colla St. and 334 Ricardo Place. • The LJCPA approved a City Council draft policy that would establish a consistent practice throughout the city on soliciting community input through community planning groups on the installation, modification or removal of on-street parking zones. The community planning group’s recommendation will be vetted by the city traffic engineer and considered by the appropriate decision-maker as an additional factor in granting, denying or modifying parking requests. • The LJCPA approved street closures and the use of Scripps Park for the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance (formerly the La Jolla Motor Car Classic), to be held on March 31 and April 1 next year. Trustees lauded the organizers for improving the world-class event year after year and tying in village merchants, residents and visitors. Some trustees suggested the organizers consider a comprehensive shuttle system with established pick-up locations for those who are handicapped or park far from the Scripps Park. • Trustee Joe LaCava introduced a citywide proposal regarding potential regulations and general-plan amendments to urban agriculture in San Diego. “This is the opportunity for La Jollans to weigh in on how we feel about the initiative,” he said. The issue, which affects daily, weekly and full-time farmers markets, retail farms, and chicken, goats and honeybees in single-family residential areas, will be taken up by the Planning Commission on Dec. 15. The City Council will hear the issue in January.