La Jolla Bluffs unpermitted odor-abatement spraying
San Diego
Summary
A resident presented evidence the city sprayed 120 times near La Jolla without coastal permits, possibly harming kelp, and asked the council to deny a pending permit and order a city auditor investigation.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city reportedly spent about $63,946 on product for the unpermitted sprays and faces potential liability.
Marine life and coastal water quality would benefit from permit compliance and investigation.
Giant kelp beds and marine mammals may have been harmed by unpermitted surfactant spraying.
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