Countywide

Motion seeks plan to replace grass in city medians before 2027 water law

StreetsLA and LADWP would report in 30 days on converting about 3.6 million square feet of median turf to drought-tolerant plants.

City Council· posted Sep 16Motion

Grass in city street medians would be replaced with drought-tolerant landscaping, cutting potable water use and keeping median trees watered under a state law that takes effect January 1, 2027. Councilmember Imelda Padilla asks StreetsLA and LADWP to report back in 30 days on costs, staffing, and a pilot list with at least one median per Council District.

What happens next

StreetsLA and LADWP to report back in 30 days; CAO to report on front funding sources and grants

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Official portrait of Imelda Padilla
Imelda Padilla

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