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Council backs regional stormwater standard, urges flexible implementation and local study
Summary
After extensive public comment and debate, the City Council voted to support the regional water board’s proposed stormwater design standard for new development while urging flexibility in implementation and data collection through pilots and negotiations.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to endorse the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s proposed standard for managing stormwater from new development and substantial redevelopment, while urging the board to work with the city on flexible, implementable approaches.
Councilmember Ruth Galanter brought a substitute motion (44a) that the council approved after public comment from environmental groups, industry stakeholders and regional board staff. Speakers included Barb Garrett of the chief legislative analyst’s (CLA) office,…
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