Denis Bertone, Chair
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC)
The RMC was created by the California legislature in 1999. Legislation was introduced by then-state Senator Hilda Solis. The RMC is one of nine conservancies within the California Resources Agency. Their mission is to preserve open space and habitat in order to provide for low-impact recreation and educational uses, wildlife habitat restoration and protection, and watershed improvements within our jurisdiction. The area of the conservancy includes the San Gabriel Mountains, the San Gabriel Valley, and much of the Los Angeles Coastal Plain. The Rio Hondo subwatershed was also included. And because the Rio Hondo connects to the lower Los Angeles River, the latter was added. The sources of capital funds for the RMC are a series of propositions approved by the voters.
Water Project Priority List - Open Space Elements
In May 2009, the Governing Board adopted a Water Project Priority List. This list is intended to serve as a policy guide for COG Governing Board members to utilize when advocating for regional funding or resources and representing the interests of the region as a whole. In the past, the COG has similarly prioritized transportation projects for this purpose. The five projects identified on this list are:
· San Antonio Spreading Ground Multi-Benefit Improvements RMC Territory
· San Gabriel Valley Water Recycling Project
· Santa Anita Canyon Water Conservation Projects
· Alosta Connection/ Raymond Basin Feeder
· Hahamongna Basin Multi-Use Project
All projects incorporate open space elements, recreation opportunities, and habitat preservation.
Solid Waste
Sam Pedroza, Chair
NEWS
Solid Waste Working Group hosts roundtable discussion with waste management firms in the San Gabriel Valley
Representatives from the waste management firms active in the San Gabriel Valley met with the Working Group in April and June to discuss the closure of Puente Hills landfill in 2013 and future green waste management issues and strategies.
Los Angeles County Integrated Waste Management Task Force Correspondence
The IWMTF has made its correspondence regarding solid waste, recycling, and hazardous waste issues available on its website. Visit this page to learn more about the IWMTF positions of varoius legislation and policies.
Solid Waste Policy Adopted January 15th, 2009
The Governing Board adopted a solid waste policy at it's January meeting. Councilmember Sam Pedroza presented the paper and an overview of solid waste issues in the region. His presentation was based on the Trash 101 workshop held last September. The policy paper can be downloaded by clicking here.
Green Waste Briefing
Dave Davis of MSW Consultants provided the Solid Waste Working Group with a very informative briefing on current and future green waste issues and strategies at the December meeting. To download a copy of his presentation, click here.
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Trash 101 Workshop
The "Trash 101: A New Era for Solid Waste Management" workshop was held on Friday, September 12th at the Los Angeles County Sanitation District offices. More than 40 elected officials and city staff attended this successful event. Thank you to our featured speakers for their insightful presentations.
A special thanks to California Integrated Waste Management Board Member Rosalie Mule for serving as the keynote speaker for the event.
To obtain a copy of the informational CD distributed at the event, please contact bcooke@sgvcog.org.
Agendas & Minutes
Please click here for the current agenda.
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| June 2009 |
Minutes
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| May 2009 |
No meeting |
| April 2009 |
Minutes
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| March 2009 |
Minutes
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| February 2009 |
Minutes
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| January 2009 |
No Meeting |
| December 2008 |
Minutes
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| November 2008 |
No Meeting
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| October 2008 |
Minutes
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| September 2008 |
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August 2008
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July 2008
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Water
Mary Ann Lutz, Chair
NEWS
Water Project Priority List Developed
In May 2009, the Governing Board adopted a Water Project Priority List. This list is intended to serve as a policy guide for COG Governing Board members to utilize when advocating for regional funding or resources and representing the interests of the region as a whole. In the past, the COG has similarly prioritized transportation projects for this purpose. The five projects identified on this list are:
· San Antonio Spreading Ground Multi-Benefit Improvements
· San Gabriel Valley Water Recycling Project
· Santa Anita Canyon Water Conservation Projects
· Alosta Connection/ Raymond Basin Feeder
· Hahamongna Basin Multi-Use Project
This memo provides an overview of the process undertaken to develop this list. The COG compiled and organized the list of projects from agencies in our area included in the Upper San Gabriel & Rio Hondo subcommittee of the Integrated Regional Watershed Management Plan (IRWMP). Please note this list does not include projects submitted after October 2008.
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IRWMP Project List Matrix (Click
here)
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IRWMP Project One-Page Summaries (Click
here) (file size: 3 MB)
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List of agencies participating in IRWMP (Click
here)
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List of cities participating in IRWMP (Click
here)
State Water Resources Control Board Vice Chair, Fran Spivey Weber, attends May Water Working Group meeting
Ms. Weber joined the Water Working Group in May to discuss water-related stimulus funding and the Board's recently adopted recycled water policy.
Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's San Gabriel Basin Advanced Water Treatment Recharge Project
The purpose of this project is to construct a treatment plant for recycled water at the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts’ San Jose Water Reclamation Plan. This will provide a new source of groundwater replenishment for the Main San Gabriel Basin. This project will assist our region in addressing the current water supply and drought conditions that are impacting the entire state. Click here for more information.
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Recycled Water Presentation
At the November Water Working Group meeting, staff from the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presented on their efforts to utilize recycled water at Department's Parks and Golf Courses. A full copy of the presentation can be accessed here.
Agenda & Minutes
Please click here for the current agenda.
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| June 2009 |
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| May 2009 |
Minutes
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| January 2009 |
attend IRWMP mtgs |
| December 2008 |
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