Updated 9-22-11

LAKE MURRAY JULY 4th MUSIC FEST AND FIREWORKS

In spite of many roadblocks this year, the July 4th fireworks display over Lake Murray
was held as scheduled, with no problems experienced. Cleanup of the firing zone and the
lake waters the following day also went smoothly. We hope you enjoyed the show and
thank all who made a donation.

On the litigation front, Marco Gonzalez was to return to court on August 31st, at which
time the court was to decide if the City must require an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR) from Special Event Permit applicants. An EIR would cost no less than $20,000 and
take 6-9 months of work until the process is completed. That said, we were advised on
August 23rd that the hearing has been continued until October 31st. This is to allow the
City of San Diego some additional time to work toward a solution with Marco Gonzalez
and his client, Coastal Environmental Rights Foundation, Inc. (CERF). Stay tuned for
more news after that hearing.

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e-mail updates about all the listed events in the Navajo Communities. The Music Fest
Committee (Don, Jay and John) again thanks all who supported the event this year.