Judge's ruling slaps L.A. City in the face

Here is a summary of what happened in federal court yesterday -- See L.A. TIMES ARTICLE.

Here's how we see it...

This ruling is a blow to L.A. City Officials and an injustice to the citizens of Los Angeles.

L.A. needs to get their act together and put this to the voters. We are the ones that have to live in this mess. We are the ones that are harmed by greedy building owners and sign companies that intend to pollute our landscape.

None of this takes away from the safety hazards that came along with the signs at 10801. And none of this takes away from what we know at 10801:

FRANK RAHBAN (Owner of 10801) along with National Investment Company disregards his responsibility to his tenants.

In his actions, it's crystal clear that FRANK RAHBAN COULD CARE LESS ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE BUT THE LININGS OF HIS POCKETS

Here's the bottom line:

• Without warning to the tenants of 10801, FRANK puts up this monstrous ad covering the entire side of the building -- COVERING THE BIG BEAUTIFUL WINDOWS AND OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW FOR ALL THE TENANTS THAT WERE AFFECTED. When the tenants signed their lease because of the beautiful view, did they think for a second that FRANK would cover up their view with a plastic tarp?
• Without warning to the tenants of 10801, FRANK puts up this monstrous ad covering the entire side of the building -- COVERING THE WINDOWS AND CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. With the windows covered, all the occupants are at risk. This impedes fire and emergency personnel from accessing the building and rescue operations in case of evacuation. Also the tarp will trap in toxic gases in the event of a fire -- Smoke has been known to be the killer in many fires.
• Without warning to the tenants of 10801, FRANK puts up this monstrous ad covering the entire side of the building -- POLLUTING THE LANDSCAPE AND ESCALATING THE PROLIFERATION OF THIS TRASH AROUND THE CITY. Do you think most citizens want to see ads at every turn? HEY FRANK -- WOULD YOU LIKE ONE OF THESE POSTED RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR BRENTWOOD MANSION?
  
• Without warning to the tenants of 10801, FRANK puts up this monstrous ad covering the entire side of the building -- BLIGHTING THE RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. This ad faces a West Los Angeles residential neighborhood. HEY FRANK -- DID YOU WARN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ABOUT THE TRASH THEY WOULD HAVE TO LOOK AT EVERYDAY?
• Without warning to the tenants of 10801, FRANK puts up this monstrous ad covering the entire side of the building -- FRANK HAS DEFACED A BEAUTIFUL BUILDING THAT HAS HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE. The famous architect, Edward Durell Stone designed 10801 National and he would be rolling over in his grave if he saw what Frank has done to the building. FRANK INSTALLED FLOODLIGHTS ACROSS THE TOP OF THIS BUILDING AND THUS DEFACING IT.
• Ask Frank when was the last time the windows were washed? These are fixed windows that cannot be opened. They are filthy and have not been washed in over 3 years.
• Paint can be seen to be flaking off the tops and needs a good painting. Ask Frank to budget some of that cash he's making on that trashy hazardous tarp and put some much needed improvements into the building.