Directed by Harry Hunkele and using interviews with more than two dozen involved parties, including Mr. Carter, the film pays particular attention to the behind-the-scenes communications among nongovernment officials who helped the peace process along when official representatives could not.
Lawmakers weaken bill to ban behind-the-scenes communications at Coastal Commission.
"The Yosemite of Laguna Beach is too important to leave to developers and commissioners behind close doors," said Mark Fudge, a Laguna resident who has accused a panel member of having illegal, behind-the-scenes communications with Christy before approval was granted.
A bill to ban behind-the-scenes communications by members of the California Coastal Commission stalled in the Assembly on Monday after a committee report concluded that the measure might cost the powerful land use agency hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
A stalled bill to prohibit behind-the-scenes communications at the California Coastal Commission survived in the Legislature Thursday, but lawmakers weakened it with amendments that would allow the controversial practice to continue for developers and elected officials.
A bill to ban behind-the-scenes communications at the California Coastal Commission went down to defeat in the Assembly on Wednesday night after facing strong opposition from labor, business groups and development interests.
Fire up the communications systems.
Intercept the communications.
Hop off the communications bandwagon.
