Glendale Environmental Coalition

We are the Glendale Environmental Coalition, a grassroots organization dedicated to making Glendale, California, a model of environmental and climate stewardship and to fostering a sustainable environment for all.

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Going Solar—Living & Driving Electric—Diverting Organic Waste from Landfilling—Composting—Supporting Public Transit—Banning Styrofoam—Reducing Plastic Generation & Use—Recycling Right—Reducing Food Waste—Planting Native—Building the Soil—Planting Trees—Cleaning Up Our Parks & Rivers—Practicing the 5 R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

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GEC Updates & Glendale Environmental News

Rep. Adam Schiff’s Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act passes in the House

This act would add more than 191,000 acres to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. GEC thanks Congressman Schiff for his determination to preserve and protect open space in Southern California for future generations!

Glendale Clean Energy Programs Update – March, 2021

Publicly shareable, periodic updates on Glendale Water & Power’s Clean Energy programs.

GEC Comment Letter in Support of Polystyrene & Single Use Plastic Ban for City Facilities/Events

GEC’s comment letter was quoted extensively at council. Council voted unanimously to move forward with drafting an ordinance.

CA joins as official observer with UN Convention on Biological Diversity

California has become an official Observer with the Convention on Biological Diversity

This means that California can contribute to the global discussion about protecting nature, which has important implications for human health as well as the planet. GEC is proud to support this effort.

GEC supports “Beautiful Boulevard” three-zone proposal

GEC submitted a comment letter urging Metro to move forward with Glendale’s street alignment, and Eagle Rock’s Beautiful Boulevard proposal.

Laura Friedman Appointed Chair of Transportation Committee

GEC congratulates Glendale’s State Assemblymember, Laura Friedman (43rd District), on her appointment as Chair of the State Assembly Transportation Committee by Speaker Anthony Rendon.

“Climate change is the single biggest thing that humans have ever done on this planet. The one thing that needs to be bigger is our movement to stop it.”

—Bill McKibben

City Council Watch – March 2, 2021

Study Session – Status of Mobility Projects and Programs; 3c Appointment of Board and Commission Member (Kassakhian, 2/16/21) Rondi Werner, Sustainability Commission; 8b Status of the Slow Streets Program and Future Direction of the Program; 8e Glendale Water and Power, re: Progress on Glendale’s Clean Energy Future; 10a Environmental Preferable Purchasing Report

City Council Recap – February 16, 2021

Council unanimously approved the letter from City of Glendale opposing the proposed Griffith Park Tram. Mr. Najarian’s nomination to the Sustainability Commission, Haig Kartounian, was unanimously approved. Mr. Kassakhian nominated Rondi Werner to the Sustainability Commission (final nomination for this commission. If approved, the commission can begin to meet.)

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A VIRTUAL POWER PLANT is a network of residential solar panels + high-capacity batteries that generates and stores excess clean energy to be accessed by Glendale’s power grid during peak energy needs.

This is a Clean Energy Solution for Glendale that not only helps our community avoid a polluting gas plant—but may also save you money!

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SPRING CLEANING IS AROUND THE CORNER - WHERE BEST TO DONATE?It’s that time of year where we clear out our closets and give away all of our unwanted clothes. But there are lots of choices how to give them away. We’ve attached a link below with some background on donating clothes and where they really end up. Unfortunately, many old clothes we imagine are getting passed to new hands actually end up filling our landfills or getting incinerated and polluting our air. Of course, if you know anyone personally that could use the clothes, that would be best. You know it’s going to a good place. Or if you know a community of houseless people or shelter, this is another great direct donation solution. Read the article in the link below and let us know what you think. In this world of excess, we can grow our recycling culture to bring us closer to a future with no waste!www.greenamerica.org/unraveling-fashion-industry/what-really-happens-unwanted-clothes ... See MoreSee Less

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GEC SPOTLIGHTIn 2020 Glendale City Councilmember Paul Devine brought to the attention of the rest of council the City of Los Angeles’ plan to build a Griffith Park Aerial Transit System. As a neighboring community, the City of Glendale has the right to comment on proposals that border the area or may involve an entrance to the tram within its jurisdiction. On February 2, 2021 the Glendale City Council discussed a motion whether to oppose the City of Los Angeles’ plan. The Glendale Environmental Coalition Steering Committee called in to the city council meeting to voice strong opposition to the tram project. The construction of such an installment would likely involve the use of heavy lift helicopters throughout the mountainous terrain, giving rise to wildlife dislocation. Traffic to the tram entrance would provide inconvenience as well increased air pollution. Furthermore the fire dangers that a tram might precipitate, generating increased numbers of tourists unfamiliar with smoking restrictions in high brush areas, could bring greater harm to the region. The Glendale City Council voted to oppose the Griffith Park Aerial Transit System and on February 19, 2021 the council voted to approve a draft letter addressed to the City Council of Los Angeles stating Glendale's opposition to the plan. GEC will post updates on information regarding the development of this potential City of Los Angeles project when they become available. Scroll to timecode 34:00 of the 2/2/21 Glendale City Council Meeting: glendaleca.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?compiledMeetingDocumentFileId=36690 ... See MoreSee Less

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Report of City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the February 2, 2021 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on Tuesday January 26, 2021 on the Bulletin Board Outside City...

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Glendale Environmental Coalition is pleased to share the news that Rep. Schiff’s The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act, which would add more than 191,000 acres to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, has passed the House on a bipartisan basis with 231 Yeas and 183 Nays. It now goes to the U.S. Senate. Thank you Congressman Adam Schiff for your determination to preserve and protect open space in Southern California for future generations!Read more and see a map of the area that would be added in the link! gec.eco/rep-adam-schiffs-rim-of-the-valley-corridor-preservation-act-passes-in-the-house/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Rally Precedes Council Meeting – READ
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Concern Growing Over Glendale’s Air Quality – READ
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Activists turn from protesting to collaborating, like Glendale Environmental Coalition and Grayson Power Plant plans – READ
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