11-16-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Brittany Levine, "Residents try to protect their artificial turf - City has begun citing people who install fake grass in their front yards."
10-14-11, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Victor Lanfranco and Joe Ayoub of Anaheim, "The pros of artificial turf"
10-07-11, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Lou Fabbiano of Glendale, "Commissioners should tighten belts"
08-25-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Brittany Levine, "Mayor: faux grass may contain varying levels of toxins"
08-20-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Brittany Levine, "Report: Artificial turf at Glendale sports fields well within federal limits for toxins"
08-12-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Brittany Levine, "Council, residents weigh in on allowing artificial turf in front yards"
02-12-11, Editorial in the Glendale News-Press, "The meat of the transfer matter"
02-09-11, Dave Moreno asks, “Was Mayor Najarian being facetious about selling GWP?”
02-09-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "City Council halts water utility revenue transfers"
02-08-11, Video: “Mayor Ara Najarian Proposes Selling Glendale Water & Power Utility”
02-08-11, Glendale City Attorney Recommends Suspending the Annual Transfer of Water Revenues
02-08-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "City may lose water revenue - Attorney warns that transfer of funds to General Fund might not hold up in court."
02-08-11, Report by City Attorney Scott Howard on the issues raised in connection with the transfer of surplus revenues from the water fund to the general fund."
01-14-11, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Harry Zavos of Glendale, "City lagging in explaining transfer"
01-13-11, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Bill Kisliuk, "Study to reexamine water rates - GWP officials want a new rate structure that will save money and still encourage conservation."
12-22-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Electric bill won't shock users - The reduction stems from an aggressive fuel and energy portfolio, utility officials say."
11-16-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Gary Huerta, "A Balcony View: Poor planning makes customers pay more"
11-11-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Veronica Rocha, "School sows seeds for artificial turf - Parents cite student injuries as a reason to alter a zoning rule and replace playground asphalt."
11-10-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Water rates to increase - Council approves the oft-debated price hike by a 3-2 margin."
11-09-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council expected to OK water rate hike - If approved, the increase that's drawn public ire would take effect in December."
11-08-10, A Message From Al Hofmann Concerning The Proposed Water Rate Increases
11-08-10, Letters in the Glendale News-Press: 1. "Making practical sense of water works" by Harry Zavos of Glendale, and 2. "Council should reject water rate increases" by Bob Getz of Glendale
11-05-10, "Open Letter To All GWP Customers", from Glenn Steiger,
General Manager, Glendale Water & Power
11-04-10, Bruce Philpott Comments on the Proposed Water Rate Increases
11-04-10, Greg Wilkinson Comments on the Proposed Water Rate Increases
11-02-10, Video: “Harry Zavos Questions the Legality of GWP Transfers of Water Fees to the General Fund ”
11-02-10, Video: “Bob Getz Talks to the Glendale City Council About Proposed Water Rate Increases”
10-26-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Larry Moorehouse of Glendale, "We need smart managers, not meters"
10-16-10, "The Pending Glendale Water Rate Increase and Facts Surrounding the Issue", by Bruce Philpott
10-16-10, Evelyn Hansen Is All For Water Rate Increases
10-15-10, Greg Wilkinson Comments on Increasing Ratepayer Water Bills
10-15-10, Message from Adel Luzuriaga to the City Council Regarding the Proposed Water Rate Increase
10-14-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council talks water rate hike - Opponents argue that increase would put an undue burden on residents."
10-12-10, Al Hofmann and Nick Friesen Express Opposition to Water Rate Increase
10-12-10, Peter Kavounas Answers Al Hofmann’s Water Rate Increase Questions
10-12-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council asked to boost water rate - Water & Power commissioners say conservation has reduced demand, and thus income."
10-12-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Gary Huerta, "Trickle-down behavior at water company - Meeting GWP on the playground after school "
10-11-10, Cynthia Lloyd Jones Comments on Glenn Steiger’s Correction of Greg Wilkinson
10-11-10, Mike Mohill Comments on Glenn Steiger’s Correction of Greg Wilkinson
10-11-10, Greg Wilkinson Acknowledges Correction by Glenn Steiger
10-11-10, Glenn Steiger Corrects Allegations By Greg Wilkinson
10-12-10, Glendale City Council Agenda Item 9D, "Report: Water Rates Adjustment - 1. Ordinance amending Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) Chapter 13.08 relating to Water Rates."
10-10-10, Greg Wilkinson Comments on the Proposed Water Rate Increases
10-09-10, "Glendale’s Plan To Increase Water Rates Is Woefully Misleading. Coupled With Gross Omissions, It Borders On Fraud", by Bruce Philpott
10-08-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Water rates must rise, utility officials say - Infrastructure projects need more revenue to continue, they say. Some council members are skeptical of the proposal."
09-25-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Utility transfers up for debate - Critics say water revenues' move to General Fund causes rates to artificially inflate."
09-01-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JOSEPH VITELLO of Glendale, "Where did the conserved water go?"
08-08-10, Harry Zavos’ Unpublished Letter to the GNP Regarding Legality of GWP Transfers of Water Fees to the General Fund
08-05-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Utility: Rate hikes aren't enough - Water officials say even with the unpopular proposed increase, they're still short."
07-29-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JIM WELING of Glendale, "Water bills rising no matter what you do"
07-06-10, Column in the Glendale News-Press by GARY HUERTA, "From the Balcony: This doesn't hold water"
07-05-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Utility's bond rating may drop - Agency warns that Glendale Water & Power is losing too much revenue."
07-03-10, Hal Weber Comments on Fitch Downgrade of GWP 2008 Water Revenue Bonds from Stable to Negative!
07-03-10, Editorial in the Glendale News-Press, "Get used to high water costs"
07-03-10, Mike Mohill Comments on the Proposed Water Rate Increases
07-02-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by ARABO GHARIBIAN SAKI of Glendale, "No choice but to raise water rates"
06-30-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council wary of utility hike - Increase of about $2.35 a month could discourage consumers from trying to save water, officials say."
06-29-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Water rate increase in the works - Council members aren't happy with the idea amid conservation efforts."
06-26-10, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by EDVARD MEHRABIAN of Glendale, "Teach about water conservation"
06-22-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Veronica Rocha, "Water officials: Be stingy"
05-20-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JOANNE HEDGE of Glendale, "Oil-based products not green, either"
05-13-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Turf comes up again - City is looking at whether to allow artificial grass in front yards."
01-26-10, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "City works on water law - State ordinance is too burdensome, officials say, so goal is to craft their own rules."
12-02-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Artificial turf gets a dry run at City Hall - Several samples will be displayed to give residents a look at the varying options."
10-26-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by STANTON J. PRICE of Glendale, "Artificial lawns are not the way to go"
10-24-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by VINCE J. SHELLOCK of Glendale, "Council: Make a call on artificial sod"
09-01-09, “CITY ENGAGES IN HYPOCRISY ON WATER CONSERVATION ISSUE”, by Carole Weling
08-21-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Weighing savings, taste - While locals might frown at the idea, water restrictions could reshape their landscapes."
08-19-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by CATHY HRENDA AND STEPHEN MEEK of Glendale, "Artificial turf could be harmful"
08-18-09, Message from Gary Cornell Regarding the “RESPONSE …” E-Mail to Carole Weling”
08-17-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JANE STOCKLY of Montrose, "Fake turf saves cash, but lacks taste"
08-15-09, CBS Television Channel 2, "Montrose Officials Debate Man's Fake Grass"
08-14-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council to consider fake turf - Resident won’t be penalized for installing artificial grass until officials look into the issue."
08-13-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by REX L. SHIELDS of Montrose, "What does council have against turf?"
08-12-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Council passes water restrictions - Residents will be limited to lawn irrigation for 10 minutes a day, three days a week."
08-11-09, Letters in the Glendale News-Press: 1. "Lush green lawns on their way out" by CALVIN GRAVES of La Crescenta, and 2. "Water enforcement is badly flawed" by CAROLE WELING of Glendale
08-10-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press Community Commentary by Marcel Hovsepian of Glendale, "Artificial turf doesn’t look that bad"
08-10-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JIM KUSSMAN of Glendale, "Reserve hotlines for real crimes"
08-09-09, THE RESPONSE NO CITY DEPARTMENT HEAD COULD EVER WRITE, BUT JUST MIGHT WANT TO
08-09-09, Response by Carole Weling to GWP General Manager Glenn Steiger Regarding His Reply to Her E-Mail
08-09-09, Reply by GWP General Manager Glenn Steiger to Carole Weling Regarding Water Conservation Ordinance Violation Notices
08-09-09, E-Mail from Carole Weling to GWP General Manager Glenn Steiger Regarding Water Conservation Ordinance Violation Notices
08-08-09, Letters in the Glendale News-Press: 1. "Artificial grass ideal to help save water" by PATRICK MASIHI of Glendale, and 2. "City must reconsider on artificial grass" by RITA MARSHALL of Glendale
08-07-09, CBS Television Channel 2, "Glendale Law Won't Let Homeowner Go Green"
08-07-09, John & Ken Interview David Wood Regarding His Artifical Turf Lawn, "Glendale Council Goons"
08-07-09, Article in MSN Real Estate by Mai Ling, "Fake grass isn't always greener"
08-07-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Not the typical turf war - Man’s plan for artificial grass in front violates code, while using sod violates another."
07-28-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by PHRONIE SANDERS of Glendale, "Why punish those who conserve?"
07-22-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JIM KUSSMAN of Glendale, "City should look in conservation mirror"
07-18-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by ARMANUSH HARATUNYAN of Glendale, "Drinking water should be conserved"
07-14-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Michael J. Arvizu, "A little water goes a long way - Glendale Water & Power shares information in class on conserving the precious resource."
07-08-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by GLORIA BEYSE of Montrose, "Take time to learn about conservation"
07-06-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press Community Commentary by Herbert Molano of Tujunga, "Love for candidates ebbs after elections"
07-03-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by MARILYN CHRISMAN of Glendale, "Say no to projects using lots of water"
07-02-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Water restrictions gain traction - Regulations would limit water usage, but councilwoman questions how they will be enforced."
06-24-09, Proposed Amendment of Chapter 13.36 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 -- Water Conservation
06-24-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Mandatory water restrictions in the works - Council is expected to vote for plan that would limit how often lawns may be watered."
06-22-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "Saving water may be a must - Past voluntary conservation effort yielded results, but it didn’t do enough, water official says."
06-20-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by BAMBI HALE of Glendale, "Revised water targets are unfair"
06-05-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press Community Commentary by Herbert Molano of Tujunga, "Your keen questions hearten this resident"
06-04-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Melanie Hicken, "City: Step up water savings - Residents get the message about conservation, but results aren’t up to par yet, city says."
05-14-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by TATIANA ORTIZ of Glendale, "City should enforce water-use rules"
05-09-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by MIKE MOHILL of Glendale, "Vicious circle includes water"
05-08-09, Letters in the Glendale News-Press: 1. "Rainfall figures should match up" by DAVID AHLM of Glendale, and 2. "Water reduction proposal is unfair" by CAROLE WELING of Glendale
05-06-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by
STEVE ASIMOW of Glendale, "Development has drained our water"
05-05-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Laura Drdek, "Water officials seek feedback on restrictions - City is considering a new ordinance that would make conservation mandatory."
05-01-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by DEBORAH DENTLER of Glendale, "We ought to pull together on water"
04-29-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Mandatory water cutbacks advance - Residents who say they’ve been conserving for years call proposed regulations unfair."
04-29-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JUDY LAN of Glendale, "We cut water usage enough already"
04-28-09, Report to the Glendale City Council by Peter Kavounas, Assistant General Manager - Water - for Authorization for Staff to Propose Amendments to the Glendale Municipal Code Relating to Water Conservation
04-28-09, Current Glendale Municipal Code Chapter 13.36 WATER CONSERVATION to which GWP is proposing amendments
04-28-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by RICHARD ATWATER of La Cañada Flintridge, "Community must shield water burden"
04-25-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by PETE WELSH of La Crescenta, "Water restrictions are becoming a joke"
04-24-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by KATHY YUKL of La Crescenta, "Water conservation plan will not work"
04-23-09, Letters in the Glendale News-Press: 1. "Department rewards reckless" by MICHAEL BALDRIDGE of Glendale, 2. "Water restrictions favor wasteful" by HUGH WATTS of Glendale and 3. "Conservation rules will backfire" by MARY-LYNNE FISHER of La Crescenta
04-23-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Water rule is rebuked - Realtors assn. says water conservation is admirable goal, but must be worked on together."
04-21-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Utility backs tighter laws - Water and power commission supports new measures to enforce less usage in city."
04-20-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by JIM KUSSMAN of Glendale, "Water restrictions won’t go far enough"
04-16-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Agencies prep for less water - Current efforts like reduced lawn watering may become mandatory."
02-26-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press Community Commentary by Deborah Dentler, "We can’t discount benefits of fake turf."
02-25-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Dvoshe Walkowiak of Glendale, "There’s no need for artificial turf in city"
02-21-09, Editorial in the Glendale News-Press, "You can go green without the color green"
02-21-09, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Maurice Bastian of Glendale, "City can lead way in water saving"
02-19-09, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Artificial turf grows support - City planners tell council that installing fake grass will help reduce water use."
12-03-08, Glendale Planning Department Proposed Amendments to the Glendale Municipal Code Relating to Landscaping and Outlining Options for Consideration of Artificial Turf.
08-07-08, Article in the FieldTurf Pets Website Regarding Discussion of Artificial Turf by the Glendale City Council, "Turf obtains council’s OK".
08-06-08, Article in the Los Angeles Times by Steve Lopez, "Glendale yard cops are at it again"
08-02-08, Letter in the Glendale News-Press by Cathy Hrenda and Stephen Meek of Glendale, "There are many benefits to plant life"
07-23-08, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Turf obtains council’s OK - Yousefian is the only member to be against allowing residents to install artificial surface."
07-22-08, "Bob Yousefian: Professor Bob on Water Conservation" by Glendale Cityzens
07-22-08, Glendale City Council Agenda Item 8A, "Report on proposed ordinance to amend Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code relating to revisions to landscaping requirements."
07-19-08, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "Glendale is starting to go green - A City Council directive develops into an all-out eco-movement from City Hall."
07-10-08, Article in the Glendale News-Press by Jason Wells, "City’s water supply tight - Commissioners are frustrated over ineffective efforts at conservation on the local level."
02-18-08, Forum in the Village Garden Web, "No Such Thing as Drought Tolerant Plants in Glendale"
Glendale Public Works Policy Regarding Low-Water Use Landscaping
GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE – TITLE 30, CHAPTER 30.31 – LANDSCAPING
Additional comments regarding Water Conservation in the City of Glendale may be sent to: halweber@earthlink.net
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