Good news for anyone who uses San Vicente Reservoir to fish, swim or boat — the 1,600-acre reservoir has a new floating bathroom.

The previous floating john is past its expiration date, so a timely grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation is funding the project. Compared to other public bathroom adventures in San Diego’s history, this is a bargain at $22,519.50.

The San Diego City Council’s Environment Committee will be reviewing the grant offer at its meeting Thursday, and if it agrees to the deal, the proposal will head to a council vote and the mayor’s sign-off. That’s the hope, as the new floating WC is already sitting dockside.

The reason, said city spokesperson Jennifer McBride, is that “the state approved the grant and delivered the restroom, but the final gra

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