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Energy and Environment Committee meeting summary

Los AngelesJun 28, 20242 min read

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The committee approved motions to deny new franchise requests for pipeline connections to the West Pico Drill Site, to address PFAS risks and move away from synthetic turf, and several Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program reports and plans. Reports from the Department of Water and Power and the Bureau of Sanitation on some topics were approved, while updates on the City’s 2035 local water target, the Port renewable-grid transition, and PFAS strategy details were continued for future dates.

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Councilmembers voted to block further franchise requests tied to the West Pico drilling site, which prevents Pacific Coast Energy from starting a new pipeline franchise connected to that site. They approved steps to study and reduce health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals and to move away from synthetic turf toward drought‑friendly landscaping. Several Safe, Clean Water (Measure W) reports and an amended Water & Power conservation report were approved, which advances planning and funding work for local stormwater and watershed projects. A few items — including regional infrastructure updates and detailed PFAS response strategies — were continued for more review, so final decisions on those will come later.

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Approved denying further Pacific Coast Energy Company, LP requests to initiate a new franchise agreement for pipelines connected to the West Pico Drill Site (Motion 23-1352-S1) — (4 Yes; 1 Absent).
Approved motion addressing PFAS risks and directing transition away from synthetic turf toward drought‑friendly landscaping (Motion 24-0602) — (4 Yes; 1 Absent).
Approved the Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program Administrative Oversight Committee report on the City’s proposed FY 2023-24 Watershed Investment Strategic Plan (23-0656) — (4 Yes; 1 Absent).
Approved multiple Measure W Safe, Clean Water Program items related to Round 6 project applications, the Western Gage Green Alleys letter of non‑objection, and the Community Outreach and Engagement Strategic Plan (18-0384-S13, 18-0384-S12, 18-0384-S11) — (4 Yes; 1 Absent).
Continued the verbal update on regional infrastructure collaboration to support the City’s 2035 local water target (23-0309) to a date to be determined.
Approved Department of Water and Power conservation work report as amended (Board of Water and Power report dated 4-22-24) (23-1072) — (4 Yes; 1 Absent).
Continued the Department of Water and Power report on costs and timelines for transitioning to a 100% renewable grid by 2035 for Port support (23-1207) to a date to be determined.
Noted and filed the Bureau of Sanitation Solid Refuse Data Collection (Telematics) Pilot Project report dated 5-2-24 (23-0600-S86).
Continued the Bureau of Sanitation report on PFAS strategies in the City (24-0456) to a date to be determined.

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