Interesting that at a zone, known for free speech expression, the city of Los Angeles is violating people's rights, to protect economic interests of the retail stores. LOL!
I noticed L.A Weekly linked to this blog, regarding Venice 42.15. Here are three posts that contain the analysis Dennis referred to:  
Zuma  Dogg Files Brown Act Complaint with Los Angeles District Attorney's  Office For Violations on Venice Beach 42.15 Agenda Item (12/13/11  -  READ COMPLAINT HERE! http://iRadioLIVE.com - U.S. News, Poltics &  Talk)
L.A.  City Council Passed COMEDICALLY FLAWED Venice Beach Ordinance 42.15  (Zuma Dogg TWEETS The COMEDY ANGLE)  12/13/11 - 2PM Update]
Zuma  Dogg (and his attorney) EXPOSE MORE Problems with Trutanich's 42.15  (L.A. Council Agenda Item: 12/13/11) READ WORLD-CLASS LEGAL ARGUMENT,  HERE!