Council Studies Water Quality Issues in Recreational Areas
City Council held a study session earlier today to listen to a staff report on the issues impacting the quality of water in our recreational areas. Included in the information was an update on our beaches and the outflow of the Los Angeles River into the Queensway Bay. Also discussed was the status of locating funding for a study to determine the future of the breakwater.
Finally, a brief presentation was made on the condition of the lakes and ponds in the City — most of which are located in the 5th Council District. The report reflected much of what the 5th Council District Task Force on Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands found when we conducted a field study two weeks ago.
Many on the Task Force attended the Council meeting — thanks to the quick thinking of my staff who got on the phone Monday morning to encourage their attendance.
After learning that the Department of Fish and Game no longer tests the waters of lakes before placing fish in them, I requested that the City test the quality of the water in El Dorado lake before the City holds the Fishing Derby to assure that the fish are safe for consumption.
The study session is the beginning of a lengthy process of coordinating how Long Beach cleans up the water used in our recreational settings.
