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Council approves two jet skis for lifeguards after public debate on model, collars and evening coverage

Council of the City of Long Beach · November 6, 2025
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Council approved purchase of two replacement jet skis and trailers for beach patrol; discussion centered on model selection, durability for ocean conditions, inflatable collars for stability, and whether additional evening lifeguard coverage or a third ski is warranted.

The council approved purchasing two jet skis and trailers to support beach-patrol rescue operations, a capital purchase staff said will replace units more than two decades old.

Beach patrol and staff presented three bids; the lowest responsible bidder was Long Island Kawasaki at about $35,518 for two skis and two trailers. Lifeguard leadership and alumni representatives…

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