Comments on: DWP says, We’re just not that into you, Historic Resources.

By: Donna Barstow

Donna Barstow — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:24:36 +0000

Well, isn’t this a cheerful little group!

LKitsch, the reservoir was already taken off line and drained. And kept empty for months. Are you aware of that? Or are you saying they should drain it again because of the bird balls? And that’s okay, I like being a design junkie!

Smiley, I’ve missed you. What would we do without trolls?

SL Gal, I have a call into HR, but when I look at the CSSLR website it says: The designation is limited to the dams and the bodies of water, which indicates to me that presence of water is part of it. However, HR told me it also covers the land around it, such as the jogging path.

I guess I’m a little suspicious of the DWP’s agreement – I would get that in writing, if I were you! They kept it empty for 2 months this spring for no reason at all. I hope they do what is planned: turn it into wetlands when it isn’t needed for water.

By: SL Gal

SL Gal — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:42:50 +0000

The PROPERTY is a historic Cultural landmark, not the WATER, which is in fact DIFFERENT water every day!

It should be noted that the DWP has agreed to keep water in the reservoirs even when they are no longer part of the water supply system, just so we may enjoy the view. Give them some credit, please.

By: Smiley

Smiley — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:13:33 +0000

I agree with the last person who left a comment. Why don’t you find a hobby that actually contributes to society instead of badgering the city for deciding to address the physical safety needs of thousands of Angelenos rather than roll over to the squawking of a few elitists that think a working reservoir is their private lake? Get a life.

By: LKitsch

LKitsch — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:57:07 +0000

Another misguided rant by a design junkie who places stuff like how the lake looks over the health needs of hundreds of thousands of people who drink that water—who happen to be primarily low-income people of color living in Southeast and South LA.

I live in a home with a view of the Reservoir and I walk around it every day. I treasure it as a jewel that merits protection. But, I would see it filled in tomorrow if it meant protecting the health of my fellow citizens.

The lake needed to be drained and taken off line immediately in order to respond to the contamination.

I know you are well meaning, and probably agree with you on a lot of stuff, but I find this posting, along with your rant about barbequing in Griffith Park to demonstrate a disturbing lack of sensitivity to the huge population of low-income families, primarily communities of color, that live in our city.

You need some diversity training.