In an apparent attempt to make the 14-acre space at 41st and Alameda more attractive to developers, city councilmember and mayoral candidate Jan Perry is trying to waive the requirement that 2.6 acres be devoted to green space. Instead, seller Ralph Horowitz would pay about three million dollars to existing park services nearby.
A petition against this proposal is being circulated. People are encouraged to print out the petition featured here and collect signatures.
Supporters are also encouraged to e-mail public officials.
On Thursday August 4, the Harbor Commission in San Pedro held a public hearing to consider Perry's proposal.
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