Opposition to lifting the beach curfew

Proposed by PPCC on March 21, 2018

Formally adopted by WRAC in July 2018 | Download the WRAC position letter

Passed by

Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council
Brentwood Community Council
Del Rey Neighborhood Council
Mar Vista Community Council
Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa
Pacific Palisades Community Council
South Robertson Neighborhoods Council
West LA-Sawtelle Neighborhood Council
Westside Neighborhood Council
Westwood Community Council
Westwood Neighborhood Council

Motion

The ______________ Council opposes the lifting of the beach curfew currently in place, restricting beach access from midnight to 5am, daily. This is in consideration of public health and safety concerns and in keeping with long standing practice, supported by LAPD and LA County Beaches and Harbors, who are tasked with maintaining the safety and integrity of the beach and the shoreline, respectively.

Background

Please address your letter to your City Councilman, as well as the following:

TO: dayna.bochco@coastal.ca.gov

CC: Effie.Turnbull-Sanders@coastal.ca.gov,,mary.luevano@coastal.ca.gov,Donne.Brownsey@coastal.ca.gov, Sara.Aminzadeh@coastal.ca.gov,Mark.Vargas@coastal.ca.gov, Ryan.Sundberg@coastal.ca.gov, Aaron.Peskin@coastal.ca.gov, carole.groom@coastal.ca.gov,Erik.Howell@coastal.ca.gov,Roberto.Uranga@coastal.ca.gov, Stephen.Padilla@coastal.ca.gov, john.ainsworth@coastal.ca.gov, Shannon.Vaughn@coastal.ca.gov, councilmember.bonin@lacity.org