With the training that Najarian has helped to bring to Glendale, the combination of the community infrastructure will put us on the right track to developing a better plan on tackling this problem we face as a community.
Najarian gets my full support for his efforts.
DESPINA SPANIDIS
Glendale
City should enforce water-use rules
With the arrival of the summer, water becomes more necessary, but also scarcer. This together with the alarming news of the imminent scarce supply of water in California should be enough for city authorities to take more drastic actions with regard to the unnecessary waste of water in Glendale (“Water officials seek feedback on restrictions,” May 5).
The Glendale Municipal Code states that property owners must keep their landscaping in good condition, but that does not mean green lawns and timed sprinklers.
Although it is true that the city of Glendale has taken some actions to encourage residents to opt for less water-demanding plants through the Free California Friendly Landscape Classes, it seems as if people in Glendale have not gotten the message. It is very annoying to see how water is misused with the timed sprinklers many residents use to keep their front yards green and beautiful, causing a lot of water to be spilled onto the sidewalk unnecessarily.
As a resident of Glendale, I strongly believe that it’s time for Glendale authorities to be more proactive about water conservation. New property owners should be required to have less water-demanding gardens, residents who decide to change their original landscapes should be rewarded, and property owners who waste water needlessly should be fined.
Ignoring the water shortage or hoping for voluntary action by residents will not solve the problem. Strong measures should be taken if we do not want to go through scarce supplies.
TATIANA ORTIZ
Glendale
