Posts Tagged ‘la city council’
5 of LA’s Craziest City Council District Gerrymanders
January 5, 2012 at 5:24 pm
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Click here to view the full photogallery. The battle over LA's City Council districts is in full swing--the Daily News reports that, ahead of a self-imposed February deadline, the City Council's Redistricting Commission is considering several suggestions from the public that would smack of common sense in any other city. The most common suggestions for [...]
Jan Perry Quits Leadership Post In LA City Council Over ‘Disbelief’, ‘Disgust’
November 4, 2011 at 9:16 am
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LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Longtime City Councilwoman Jan Perry stepped down from her leadership role on Friday amid what she said was a flurry of backroom politics and behind-the-scenes maneuvering. Perry, who has served as the president pro tempore since 2009, said she will stay on as a council member. She cited private talks about [...]
L.A. Council takes control of DWP solar program
August 12, 2011 at 2:29 pm![ladwp-solar[1]](http://theopendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ladwp-solar1-96x96.jpg "ladwp-solar[1]")
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The LA City Council took the rare action today of voting to take control of a popular Solar Incentive Program run by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, based on concerns it will benefit businesses more than homeowners.
The council is expected to debate the issue Tuesday and vote whether or not to force the department to change the incentives or allow it to go forward as originally approved.
LA City Council approves ordinance to protect bicyclists from harassment
July 20, 2011 at 12:09 pm
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LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council today approved a landmark ordinance aimed at giving bicyclists greater protection from harassment and assault by drivers and others.
LA City Council Calls for Moratorium on Solar
November 24, 2010 at 3:03 pm![DWPrebate1[1]](http://theopendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/DWPrebate11-96x54.jpg "DWPrebate1[1]")
The LA City Council vetoed LADWP's proposed solar rebate cuts and called for a three-month moratorium on solar rebate funds effective January 1st.
Watering Lawns Three Days a Week Allowed Under New Plan
July 7, 2010 at 12:42 pm
After panel of experts concluded that LA’s two-day-a-week irrigation rules contributed to a series of pipe breaks that damaged homes and businesses, the LA City Council has recommended a new water-conservation plan that would allow residents to water lawns and gardens three days a week. Currently residents can water for 15 minutes at a time [...]
LA City Council Resurrects Neighborhood Councils Agency
June 22, 2010 at 7:39 am
The LA City Council has rescued the agency that oversees the city’s 90 neighborhood councils. The group had been scheduled for elimination on July 1 after Mayor Villaraigosa recommended cutting $1.5 million a year in costs by eliminating 20 positions in the organization. Councilman Paul Krekorian led the drive to restore the Department of Neighborhood [...]
LA Joins Arizona Boycott Over Immigration Law [Video]
May 14, 2010 at 7:24 am
With growing national attention on Arizona’s new anti-immigrant law, the Phoenix New Times reports that Arizona’s controversial Sheriff Joe Arpaio has begun conducting immigrant sweeps with deputies clothed in black ski masks. The LA Times brings us news that the LA City Council has voted overwhelmingly to boycott travel to Arizona and to review the [...]
L.A. To Consider Boycott of Arizona Businesses
April 28, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Reacting to a controversial immigrantion law signed by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, two Los Angeles City Councilmembers introduced a resolution calling for a boycott of Arizona. … the City of Los Angeles shall refrain from conducting business with the state of Arizona including participating in any conventions or other business that requires city resources, unless [...]
Oh No… More Traffic.
April 8, 2010 at 7:24 am
It seems that there will soon be more traffic on the Westside. How can that be? Phase 2, of the Play Vista project has just been approved by LA City Council. This will add 2,800 homes, a shopping center, office buildings and parks to the Playa Del Rey area.
City Council Votes Friday on Ballona Wetlands Commercial Expansion
March 26, 2010 at 7:40 am
The LA City Council will vote Friday morning on expanding commercial development in the Ballona wetlands eco-system. According to the Ballona Westlands Land Trust, the proposed expansion would include a huge shopping center/retail space, 175,000 sq. ft. of office space, and 2800 new residential units on a 110-acre swath of Ballona Southeast. Ballona Wetlands Land [...]
City Eyes Oil Fees to Bridge Budget Gaps
February 15, 2010 at 7:06 am
With the City of LA reeling in defecits and facing draconian budget cuts, L.A. City Councilmember Janice Hahn is calling for an end to the City’s practice of giving away free oil to petroleum corporations. Though the Los Angeles area is the nation’s third largest oil field, LA currently levies no taxes on the lucrative [...]
