๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐๐ช๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐๐ฃ: LAPD Oversees Man Downsizing Belongings
VENICE, Calif. โ Thursday, July 2, 2026 โ City crews conducted a coordinated multi-agency cleanup operation Thursday morning along the Venice Beach Boardwalk following the posting of a Notice of Major Cleaning earlier in the week directing individuals to remove personal property from designated public areas before sanitation work began. The cleanup, typically conducted on Fridays, was moved up one day this week because of the Independence Day holiday. Cleanup crews were scheduled to be off duty Friday in observance of the Fourth of July weekend. The notice advised that sidewalks, recreational areas, and surrounding public spaces would undergo scheduled cleaning and maintenance, with property remaining after the posted deadline subject to removal in accordance with city regulations. The operation involved the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Department of Public Works, Environmental Compliance Inspectors (ECI), Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors, Clean Harbors Environmental Services, and a homeless coordinator from the office of Councilwoman Traci Park, who assisted with inter-agency coordination. During the operation, Environmental Compliance Inspectors contacted individuals camping along the Venice Beach Boardwalk and advised them to gather their belongings and relocate so sanitation crews could begin their work. In accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code ยง56.11, inspectors provided 60-gallon bags and explained that individuals may retain up to 60 gallons of personal property during scheduled cleanups. The individuals complied with inspectors' directions. Individuals who exceeded the 60-gallon allowance selected the belongings they wished to keep, while excess property was discarded in accordance with the municipal code. Elsewhere, Department of Public Works crews removed accumulated trash, bulky debris, and abandoned shopping carts from the surrounding area, while Clean Harbors personnel collected and disposed of hazardous materials identified during the cleanup. LAPD officers remained on scene throughout the operation to monitor activity and help maintain public access. According to observations at the scene, the cleanup concluded without significant incident. No citations were issued, and no arrests were made. Venice Beach undergoes regularly scheduled maintenance and sanitation operations throughout the year. Notices are typically posted at least 48 hours in advance to provide individuals time to remove personal belongings before cleanup activities begin. The operation was part of the City's ongoing effort to maintain public health, improve sanitation, and keep Venice Beach's sidewalks, recreational facilities, and public spaces accessible for residents and visitors. Santa Monica Closeup continues to document public events of local significance throughout the Westside, including homelessness outreach, public safety operations, and coastal cleanup activities. #VeniceBeach #Homelessness #CleanupOperation #PublicSafety #LAPD #LosAngeles -- โ ๏ธ ๐๐ข๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ This video is protected by copyright and provided for personal viewing only. Any copying, downloading, re-uploading, reproduction, distribution, sampling, or other use, including commercial or editorial use, without prior written authorization from Santa Monica Closeup is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action. ยฉ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ธ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ / ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฝ. ๐๐น๐น ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ. โ ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning photojournalist based in Santa Monica and the creator of ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฝ. Known for his compelling imagery and neutral reporting, his work captures the pulse of the cityโfrom civic affairs and emergency response to cultural moments and beach life. His photography has been showcased in galleries, museums, and public installations. โ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ฃ PayPal/Venmo/Credit Card ๐ https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M6... ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐ช ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ Instagram ๐ ย ย /ย santamonicacloseupย ย Facebook ๐ ย ย /ย santamonicacloseupย ย Twitter ๐ ย ย /ย smcloseupย ย โ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ ย ย ย /ย @santamonicacloseupย ย โ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ & ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ค๐จ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ Email ๐ [email protected] โ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ: Photojournalism, Visual Journalism, Street Reporting, Documentary, Observational Photography, Press Photography, Independent Media, Southern California News, SMCU, SMยฉU

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