The Board of Supervisors has not formally reviewed the bill, but Beaches and Harbors has the same concerns that State Parks has — which are health and safety.

We're thrilled. Sometimes it just takes a long time.

It took a long time getting these approvals through. We were struggling with the Coastal Commission and as the money shrank, we had to shrink the building.

The Board of Supervisors has not formally reviewed the bill, but Beaches and Harbors has the same concerns that State Parks has — which are health and safety.

Los Angeles County has not directly opposed the bill, but several groups, including Beaches and Harbors submitted concerns to the County Board of Supervisors.

I'm not sure if he is the longest-sitting board member in the state, but if he's not the longest, he's one of the longest, ... Just imagine giving that level of commitment to other people's kids for 42 years. This man showed us all what it truly means to be a public servant.