Kevin Pardue, advocate for the Venice Median, has written to City officials requesting certain documents of public record,in accordance with California Public Records Act, pertaining to Venice Median Parking Lot.
He has written Cielo V. Castro, Transparency Officer, Office of City Administrative Officer; Miguel Santana, City Administrative Officer; Mike Bonin, City Councilman of District 11.
Dear Ms. Castro,
Under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of public records that pertain to the development of the Venice Median lot, located at 200 N Venice Blvd, Venice CA 90291, whether in written or electronic format. All communications between those listed above and their employees (“the City”) and Venice Community Housing (“the Developer”) should be included. Communications discussing meetings, planning, selection committees, architects, and housing should be included.
Also requested are the bid proposals from all other developers for the Venice Median Lot project.
This information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of the process used to determine how City-owned lots were designated per the announcement made November 18, 2016 by the City Administrative Officer. This information will also contribute to the understanding of the process used to select certain developers and specific projects, as well as decisions made to sell properties for fair market value.
This information is not being used for commercial purposes. Please inform me of any costs related to searching or copying of these records.
The California Public Records Act requires a response within ten business days. If access to the records I am requesting will take longer, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request, please cite each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information and notify me of the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you for considering my request.
Kevin “Kip” Pardue
venicealliance@gmail.com