Councilmember Bill Rosendahl wants to share some facts about the Prop O stormwater facilities currently in operation or in various stages of construction. The sharing of information comes on the heels of a high profile story that alleges the City wasted tax payer dollars at a stormwater facility in Mar Vista. “Allegations like this are … Continue reading »
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City Seeks New Manager for Community Garden
The City of Los Angeles is looking for a person or group to manage the Eastwind Community Garden in Marina del Rey. The garden, located at 110 Eastwind Street in Marina Del Rey, was founded in 1975. This small organic community garden produces all year round and has 16 garden plots (varying sizes), a tool … Continue reading »
Rosendahl: Use California Native Plants Along Expo Phase 2
Dear Colleagues/Honorable Directors: Regretfully, I am unable to attend the June Board of Directors meeting. I did, however, wish to express my support of Director Koretz’s motion to use California Native Plants along the Expo Phase II alignment to the fullest extent possible. I would further recommend that the CEO be directed to review the … Continue reading »
New Solar Program Sells Excess Energy Back to Grid
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will hold a public meeting to talk about a new program for people who have solar panels on their homes or businesses. The program is called Solar Feed in Tariff — or Solar FIT — and allows property owners with solar panels to sell excess energy back to … Continue reading »
Green Project in Venice Returns Power, Saves Money
Councilmember Bill Rosendahl joined the Bureau of Street Lighting and members of the Venice Neighborhood Council to announce a green project that is expected to save the City of Los Angeles thousands of dollars in power. The Bureau of Street Lighting installed 100 solar panels on brand new LED street lights as part of a pilot project … Continue reading »
Earth Day Festivities in the 11th District
The weekend outlook calls for perfect weather to celebrate the many ways we love the Earth. Earth Day takes place this Sunday, April 22nd, and the Office of Councilmember Bill Rosendahl has assembled a list of Earth Day activities taking place around the 11th Council District. Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase April 21st 10 a.m. to … Continue reading »
Select Committee on Air Quality Now Online
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl joined Sen Ted Lieu in West Los Angeles last week to hear expert testimony on the health and safety hazards associated with Santa Monica Airport. In case you missed the broadcast of the Senate Select Committee on Air Quality on Channel 35 over the weekend, you can now watch … Continue reading »
