Council starts bid to control DWP

After months of conflict with the Department of Water and Power, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday launched a bid to assert more control over the utility's budget and operations. Daily News.

Council President Eric Garcetti, backed by several other members, called for two City Charter amendments requiring DWP to release its budget earlier and to create a position to represent ratepayers' interests.

"I don't want us in the dark like we were this year," Garcetti said after the council voted 14-0 to take the initial steps toward placing the measures on the March ballot.