A long time street performer will no longer be a fixture in the Santa Cruz area due to The recent passage of several downtown ordinances. after 17-years, Jim Lima also known asthe Great Morgani, announced yesterday that he will no longer perform on Pacific Avenue citing the current laws which were passed by the Santa Cruz City Council to reduce panhandlers, are too restrictive. Lima, a former stockbroker who plays the accordion in homemade costumes, issued a statement about his departure stating that instead of receiving a $300 fine for performing or spending a night in jail, he plans to quietly leave the downtown scene meanwhile thanking all of his supporters.
