L.A. City Council Delays Action on Remedy for Quake Debris
A plan to halt the illegal dumping of earthquake debris on city streets hit a snag Tuesday when Los Angeles City Council members voted to delay the proposal after debating its fairness, cost and impact.
Several council members, although declaring their eagerness for debris removal, criticized the $3.5-million proposal that would include educating the public about the end of a federally funded cleanup program and directing city authorities to enforce laws prohibiting the inappropriate dumping of debris.
One such concern was the lack of an appeal process for property owners who are cited for debris, several council members said.
Council members worried about the cost of the project, the behavior of unscrupulous contractors and others who dump debris illegally, the location of neighborhoods targeted for cleanup and the speed with which the cleanup should occur.
The full council agreed to revisit the proposal Friday, after further review and adjustments by the council’s Ad Hoc Earthquake Recovery Committee.
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