Extended lifeguard services program

(a) Legislative findings and declaration of intent. Public safety and welfare would be served by providing public safety programs that protect and educate beachgoers about ocean safety. With increasing use of Oahu’s beaches and ocean waters from early mornings to late afternoons by both residents who want to swim before and after work, and by visitors who are enticed by the visitor industry and social media postings to maximize their beach activities during their stays, the city needs to provide lifeguard services that encompasses the times when beaches and ocean waters are being utilized by residents and visitors. (b) Chief of ocean safety to develop extended lifeguard services program. The chief of ocean safety shall undertake and develop an extended lifeguard services program that provides for lifeguard personnel during all daytime hours, as provided in § 2-9.2.