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The light brown apple moth (LBAM), an invasive species native to Australia, has recently been detected in Solano and Los Angeles counties, adding to the nine previously infested Bay Area and Central Coast counties. Single moths were detected in both new counties, and additional arrays of insect traps in both areas have detected no additional moths.
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For the first time in the state’s history, the water supply and delivery system may not be able to meet our growing needs. At the same time, critical environmental resources are in peril. From aging infrastructure to population growth to climate change, we face a complex set of problems that threaten the future of California’s population, economy and environment.
To learn more, click here.
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A Gardener’s Guide To Global Warming. You have probably seen that many plants in your back yard are blooming earlier. Plants across the nation are affected by global warming. Global warming will mean that many native and iconic plants may no longer find suitable climate conditions in major portions of their historic range.
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City of Inglewood, Fleet Management and Transit Services has taken delivery of 17 brand new 2007 CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Honda Civics to be dispersed to City departments in need of new or replacement vehicles. These vehicles will be used by Parking Enforcement and the Sound Insulation, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, and Community Development Departments.
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DURING AN EARTHQUAKE. When you feel an earthquake, duck under a desk or sturdy table. Stay away from windows, bookcases, file cabinets, heavy mirrors, hanging plants, and other heavy objects that could fall. Watch out for falling plaster and ceiling tiles. Stay undercover until the shaking stops, and hold onto your cover. If it moves, move with it. Click "MORE" below for more tips.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor driven vehicle within the City that, due to the nature of the operation of the vehicle, or due to the operating condition of the vehicle, or due to any modification made to vehicle, generates noise so that a reasonable person is caused discomfort or annoyance. (Ord. 88-29 9-13-88)
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RECYCLE Coffee Grounds
Did you know that spent coffee grounds are the perfect compost input:
- They smell good.
- They absorb and hold moisture which is so critical to the compost pile.
- They are one of the few sources of nitrogen that is widely available year-round to people in urban and suburban areas.
- They are easily stored for days in a closed plastic bag.
- They are free.
- They are available in large quantities.
This year, world production is estimated to reach 7,658,780 tons of coffee
beans. That's a whole lot of coffee -- and a whole lot of spent grounds.
Wonder what is happening to all those grounds. Are they going to the landfill or being reincorporated into the earth? This concerns over 7.5 million tons of organic material generated each year. If we just reclaim coffee grounds, we can make a significant difference in the volume of organics recycled rather than landfilled.
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Beginning February 9, 2006, California residents must find alternative methods of disposing of household “universal waste,” such as batteries, old cell phones, and florescent light tubes. The law makes it illegal to place these items in the trash can.
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… That improperly disposed syringes; hypodermic needles and other “sharps” can cause serious injury to your families and create hazards in your Community? In the past, people who self-inject generally have had problems properly disposing of syringes and needles.
In Inglewood, there are an estimated estimate 3,375 self- injectors (in a population of 112,482) and over 1.2 million needles generated outside of healthcare every year (1 needle per person per day, conservative estimate).
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In 500 B.C. Athens created the first municipal dump, requiring trash to be disposed of at least a mile from city walls.
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A Cleaner Greener Inglewood!
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Do You See A Problem On Our Streets?
CALL ONE OF OUR MANY HOTLINES
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Make Safety Stick : Metro Rail Safety—Never walk
or drive around lowered gates. Metro Bus
Safety—Avoid casual conversation with the driver.
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Canine Influenza, also called Canine Flu, is a newly identified disease of dogs. It can infect any breed of dog and appears in dogs to be similar to Canine Cough (also called Kennel Cough or Infectious Canine Tracheobronchitis). However, early studies of Canine Influenza indicate that the disease has adapted in the dog from a common infection in horses. It is a highly contagious and sometimes deadly canine flu that is spreading in kennels and at dog tracks around the country.
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The new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) GIS Request and Map Request application is now available online.
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We will be closed for business on the following seven holidays:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
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It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with the collection, conveyance or disposal of refuse or recyclable by the City or any licensed, provate collector.
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Transit Alternative— Steve Tontz (left) and Scott Greene geared up in safety helmets and protective gear for Bike to Work Day. Steve biked in 7 miles from Long Beach and Scott, 15 miles, from Playa del Rey. "We get exercise, save gas and spare the car from wear and tear," remarked Steve.
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The City of Inglewood has been selected by the California WateReuse Association as its Recycled Water Customer of the Year!
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The Los Angeles County West Vector Control District will no longer respond to weekend service requests. During the week, call (310) 915-7370 to make service requests. A list of licensed pest control companies, which is neither endorsed nor recommended by the Vector Control District, is posted on the city website, under the Public Works Department. Weekend callers to the Control District will be offered referrals to private companies in the area from this list.
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The City is receiving numerous calls in regard to a growing concern about standing pools of water in the gutter throughout the City that provides a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes, and for possible exposure to the virus.
http://www.lawestvector.org/
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We are glad you came to visit the Public Works main page. We hope you find all the information you need but if you do not, please call our 24/7 Hotline at 310-680-5000.
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The City of Inglewood in partnership with Waste Management now provides a state-of-the-art Trash Removal and Recycling Program. Trash removal and recycling is now, as easy as Blue, Black, and Green.
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The State of California is almost as well known for its water shortage as for its movie stars. The City of Inglewood has become an environmental leader in the state by actively seeking new ways to utilize a readily available alternative water resource, recycled water.
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Africanized honey bees are still present throughout Los Angeles County. Be sure to read this announcement for information pertaining to the removal of bee hives.
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City of Inglewood
Department of Public Works
2004-2005
Speed Hump Information
& Application Forms
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This report has been prepared to assist the City of Inglewood in identifying and assessing potential opportunities to reduce electric energy costs, increase revenues, and improve reliability of electric service to City facilities.
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Glen W. C. Kau is the Public Works Director/City Engineer of the City of Inglewood. He leads the Public Works Department that has a combined workforce of more than 130 engineers, managers, analysts, field and support staff and an annual operating budget of $45.5 million. As Public Works Director/City Engineer, Mr. Kau currently oversees 24 active projects totaling $24 million. He leads the Public Works Department in design and construction of public facilities such as the civic center, libraries, parks, and the police station. He is also responsible for infrastructure projects involving streets and transportation, water system and water treatment plant, sewers and storm drains and the regulation of private development affecting the public right-of-way. Mr. Kau’s appointment as Public Works Director/City Engineer in 2006 initiates the beginning of a new period of infrastructure expansion and upgrades throughout virtually every part of the 9-square mile city - to maintain the integrity of the public works infrastructure developed over the last 80+ years and to ensure that adequate systems that protect public health and the environment are in place for the nearly 120,000 people of the City of Inglewood. The Public Works Department is managing annual capital construction expenditures of $50 million. This pace is anticipated to continue for the next several years. Mr. Kau is closely involved with several projects that are expected to transform the face of Inglewood. A few of these are the ARRA/Stimulus funded Manchester Boulevard Resurfacing Project, the La Brea Phase II Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and the much anticipated Century Boulevard Improvements. Mr. Kau’s appointment as the leader of the Public Works Department reflects almost two decades of technical, business and political acumen. He has held the past positions with other agencies as Public Works Director/City Engineer, District Engineer of a water district and others. Mr. Kau is a graduate of the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is also a graduate of the California State University, Long Beach with a Master’s degree in Public Administration, with an emphasis in Public Works. In 2007, Mr. Kau was the President of the City and County Engineers Association. He is a member of the American Public Works Association; a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; a member of the American Water Works Association; and a member of Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society. He is a registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California. |
Public Works Vision
We envision the Public Works Department as a competitive, world class, public service organization dedicated to delivering projects, programs, and services for Inglewood in a timely and cost effective manner which establishes us as the provider of choice to our customers. Public Works Mission
To sustainably plan, design, construct and manage public infrastructure; provide services for development and improvement of private property; maintain precise, accurate, readily accessible records for the City of Inglewood.
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