By Karen Hernandez Santa Monica
Even though the foul odor remains, I would like to thank the city of Santa Monica or any person who took the initiative to clean the dried leaves and animal debris on 17th Street, between Olympic Boulevard and Michigan Avenue (above the 10 freeway). A couple of days after that area had been cleaned of any kind of debris, a new-found fresh and smelly animal debris scattered in the middle of that same sidewalk.
I noticed that someone has already stepped on one of the pieces of animal debris (based on the footprints and bicycle tire prints). This sidewalk should be free of any kind of hazardous debris and needs to be washed to remove the foul smell.
The city of Santa Monica should write a citation to whomever is found guilty of the situation. They should also write a letter regarding the situation to the nearby veterinary clinic (at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and 17th Street). I believe that these sick animals (and sick owners) are patients of this clinic.
Is this really animal debris or human debris? We are still lucky because there are no flies snacking on any of the smelly debris.
Please take care of this public sidewalk and don’t mess in Santa Monica. Again, thank you very much.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 15, 2006. Read the original PDF.