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LA Recovery committee approves wildfire recovery measures
Los AngelesMar 24, 20252 min read
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The Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery reviewed multiple reports and approved motions directing quarterly Recovery Annex reporting, environmental testing and debris distribution plans, inspections and remediation for fire‑affected sites, business tax relief updates, and temporary staffing measures to aid recovery.
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What this means
The committee approved a set of actions to speed and organize recovery after the January 2025 wildfires and windstorm. Residents in affected neighborhoods can expect regular public progress reports, soil and debris testing and cleanup plans (including testing for material sent to Sunshine Canyon Landfill), inspections and remediation at public sites, and targeted business and cash‑assistance follow‑ups. Specific timelines, funding and implementation details will be provided in follow‑up reports and contract disclosures.
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- Noted and filed the City Administrative Officer (CAO) monthly expenditures report for the Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery Account (March 2025); committee approved an amendment introduced by Councilmember Park.
- Noted and filed the CAO report on temporary re‑employment of retired employees to assist wildfire recovery efforts.
- Approved the Chief Legislative Analyst report on staffing and resources and requested an updated Recovery Annex tailored to the January 2025 wildfires clarifying departmental roles and responsibilities.
- Noted and filed the Chief Legislative Analyst Pacific Palisades Long‑term Recovery Plan report.
- Approved Motion (Park – Rodriguez) requiring quarterly reports on implementation of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan Recovery Annex, selection of community‑based representatives for the Long Term Recovery Group, and disclosure of service contracts related to recovery.
- Noted and filed the Department of Building and Safety report on using the West Los Angeles DBS office as a centralized permit operation center and approved a related amendment.
- Noted and filed the Office of Finance update on the Wildfire Business Tax Relief Program.
- Approved CAO and Community Investment for Families Department items and associated motions concerning a guaranteed income or emergency cash assistance program for people economically affected by the January 2025 wildfires (CAO report approved as amended).
- Approved Motion (Padilla – Lee, et al.) on transportation and equitable distribution of fire‑related debris.
- Approved Motion (Lee – Rodriguez) requesting reports from EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on environmental protections during cleanup and a comprehensive testing plan for debris that could be deposited in Sunshine Canyon Landfill.
- Approved motions addressing operations and evacuation protocols at Hansen Dam Horse Park (as amended) and establishing roles/protocols for land surveys of properties affected by the January 2025 windstorm and wildfires.
- Approved motions to estimate repair costs for City‑owned properties damaged in the January 7, 2025 events and to recommend incentives for voluntary fire‑resilient construction beyond current code.
- Approved Motion (Park – Padilla) for a work plan to test and remediate soil at City parks, parkways and medians in the Pacific Palisades burn zone and to identify funding and FEMA reimbursement eligibility (approved as amended).
- Approved Motion (Park – Lee) to inspect Fire Station Nos. 23 and 69, identify funding for recommended remediation, and purchase sufficient air purifiers.
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Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery
Mar 24, 2025, 5:00 PMWESTCHESTER MUNICIPAL BUILDING, COMMUNITY ROOM, 7166 WEST MANCHESTER AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045, MEMBERS:completed
Agenda
- 25-0006-S48 City Administrative Officer report relative to the Wildfire Emergency Response and Recovery Account - General City Purposes Fund monthly expenditures for March 2025. (This item is referred to Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Budget and Finance Committee) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S48Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S50 City Administrative Officer report relative to the temporary re-employment of retired employees to aid in the City's wildfire recovery and rebuilding effort. (This item is referred to Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Budget and Finance Committee) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council25-0006-S50Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S6 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to staffing and resources for the January 2025 Wildfires; and requesting an updated Recovery Annex document tailored to the January 2025 Wildfire emergency event that clarifies the roles and responsibilities of each City department and bureau; and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S6Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S15 CD 11 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the Pacific Palisades Long-term Recovery Plan. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S15Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S68 CD 11 Motion (Park – Rodriguez) relative to providing quarterly reports regarding the implementation of the City’s Emergency Operations Plan Recovery Annex for the January 2025 wildfires; and selecting community based representatives as members of the Long Term Recovery Group; and service contracts that have been executed and/or are being considered to assist with recovery efforts for the January 2025 wildfires. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S68Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S5 CD 11 Department of Building and Safety report relative to the suitability of utilizing the West Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety office as a centralized permit operation center. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S5Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S55 Office of Finance report relative to an update on the Wildfire Business Tax Relief Program. (This item is referred to Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Budget and Finance Committee) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S55Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S44 City Administrative Officer report, Community Investment for Families Department report and Motion (Hernandez, Price - Raman) relative to a guaranteed income program or emergency cash assistance program for Angelenos economically affected by the January 2025 wildfires. (These items are referred to Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery and Budget and Finance Committee) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Silver Lake Neighborhood Council25-0006-S44Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S56 Motion (Padilla – Lee, et al.) relative to the transportation and equitable distribution of fire-related debris from the January 2025 wildfires. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council25-0006-S56Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S66 CD 11 Motion (Lee – Rodriguez) relative to requesting a report on the steps taken by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and United States Army Corps of Engineers to ensure environmental protections during the cleanup process related to the January 2025 wildfires; and a comprehensive testing plan for all debris resulting from the January 2025 wildfires that could potentially be deposited in the Sunshine Canyon Landfill; and related actions. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council25-0006-S66Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S29 CD 7 Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) relative to current contracts at the Hansen Dam Horse Park regarding equestrian boarding and what requirements are stated in the contacts that require expanded boarding during evacuation orders; and developing protocols and requirements for operations at Hansen Dam Horse Park during an evacuation order. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S29Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S63 Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez) relative to establishing roles and protocols as it relates to providing land surveys of the properties affected by the January 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire events; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S63Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S65 Motion (Rodriguez – Raman) relative to cost of repair estimates for City-owned properties that were damaged during the destructive windstorm and extreme fire events that started on January 7, 2025. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S65Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S46 Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) relative to providing recommendations for adopting an incentive program for residential and commercial property owners that voluntarily implement construction best practices for fire resiliency beyond what is currently required in the City’s Building Code. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Silver Lake Neighborhood Council25-0006-S46Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S67 CD 11 Motion (Park – Padilla) relative to a work plan to test and remediate the soil at City park properties, parkways and medians in the burn zone of the Pacific Palisades; and identify funding sources for a soil study; and eligibility for reimbursement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council25-0006-S67Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0006-S64 CD 11 Motion (Park – Lee) relative to performing inspections to Fire Station Nos. 23 and 69 of the Los Angeles Fire Department; and identify funding for any recommended remediation work; and purchasing sufficient air purifiers for Fire Station Nos. 23 and 69; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0006-S64Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
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