In a stunning cliff-hanger after five years of conflict and tactical confusion, the California Coastal Commission deliberated for one hour after hearing three and a half hours of impassioned testimony from dedicated activists on both sides of the OPD issue.
Venice won! The Commission affirmed, for the third time, that its jurisdiction includes parking in the Coastal Zone and that Los Angeles has, for the third time, failed to prove that imposition of OPD would not negatively affect coastal access.
A link to the June 13 CCC hearing is here: http://www.cal-span.org/cgi-bin/media.pl?folder=CCC
We share our thanks with all who participated and informed the work that led to this victory for Venice.
We're celebrating for a day. Enjoy this beautiful weekend!
Venice Action Alliance is made up of residents of Venice who work together to solve community problems. Our objectives include maintaining Venice as a vibrant, inclusive and diverse community. Venice Action believes in combining prudent, appropriate and compassionate law enforcement with workable solutions that benefit the community and its residents while avoiding the further and gratuitous victimization of people who find themselves down-and-out in this difficult period of time.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Sunday, June 9, 2013
THE OPD STOPS HERE
COASTAL COMMISSION HEARING IS
THURSDAY, JUNE 13
Long Beach City Council CHAMBERS
333 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Just Say No to OPD!
Thursday bus and rideshare hotline: (310) 845-6034
The Commission meets at 8:30am. Though our item is 10a on the agenda - which would normally put it at mid-day, we have reason to believe that the City will ask to move the hearing to a morning time.
We must arrive early. We will meet at Beyond Baroque Thursday at 7:00am. Don't miss your ride!
Your outpouring of support is both overwhelming and universally positive, with flyers, letters and more petitions. New support also came from #KeepVeniceFree, a group that understands the need to work for solutions instead of restrictions.
Can you join us? If so, and/or if you know folks who can join us Thursday:
How many people will you bring?
Do you need a ride?
Can you give a ride? For how many?
If we have a bus to the meeting, would you ride it?
We must know by Monday night how many people are confirmed to attend Thursday's hearing. Let us know: I'm coming to Thursday's hearing.
YOU CAN STILL TAKE ACTION TODAY:
Email to us and we'll fax them to the Coastal Commission.
Fax them directly to the Commission: FAX (562) 590-5084. Use the heading: NO OPD FOR VENICE.
Hand-carry your letter - or have a Long Beach friend print and deliver it to:
California Coastal Commission
200 Oceangate, Tenth floor
Long Beach, CA 90802-4416
Attn: Chuck Posner
Your message can be as simple as "I oppose the Overnight Parking District in Venice" or you can add your own reasons for opposing OPD.
Forward this page to friends and neighbors. Urge them to send an email or letter to the Coastal Commission as well.
Download the flyers and pass them on to your neighbors:
Support the cause: Select the PayPal link or send a check to help with legal fees: Venice Action Alliance, 1234 Preston Way, Venice, CA 90291.
Thank you for your support. With your help, we will defeat the attempt to restrict Coastal Venice parking!
Forward this page to friends and neighbors. Urge them to send an email or letter to the Coastal Commission as well.
Download the flyers and pass them on to your neighbors:
Support the cause: Select the PayPal link or send a check to help with legal fees: Venice Action Alliance, 1234 Preston Way, Venice, CA 90291.
Thank you for your support. With your help, we will defeat the attempt to restrict Coastal Venice parking!
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