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Why the board acted: Supervisors and department heads warned that rain in the coming days and weeks could mobilize contaminated fire debris and sediment down into populated areas, posing public-health, water-quality and life-safety risks. The urgency motion was presented as part of a suite of emergency actions to protect life and property.

Motion details and authorities

- The board found an immediate need to act under Government Code section 54954.2(b)(2) and determined that the need arose after the posting of the meeting agenda. The board approved the urgency finding and then voted to delegate authority to the Director of Public Works to enter MOUs to deploy temporary debris‑flow mitigation measures, remove debris from flood-control infrastructure and to coordinate Phase 1 hazardous debris removal led by EPA on private property.

- The board thanked Governor Newsom for issuing Executive Order N-13-25, which provides temporary emergency powers and waivers to expedite cleanup and debris-flow efforts.

Operational intent

Public Works staff said the delegated arrangements will allow the county to coordinate and scale work on flood-control infrastructure, debris basins and property-level protections, and to implement best-management practices to reduce mobilization of toxic materials during rain events. The motion was described as a short-term, operational authority intended to speed agreements and protective measures ahead of the winter rainy season.

Board action

The board approved the urgency motion and delegation unanimously (5-0). The motion directs Public Works to coordinate widely with Cal OES, EPA, cities including Los Angeles, Malibu and Pasadena, and municipal public works departments to prioritize protection of communities most at risk from debris flows and contaminated runoff.

Ending note

Supervisors said the motion enables a faster operational response by removing barriers to interagency agreements and permitting for emergency interventions, while acknowledging that the cleanup will proceed in phases coordinated with federal hazardous-debris programs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Meeting 1/21/25","oneSentenceSummary","Acting on an urgency motion, the Board delegated authority to Public Works to enter memoranda of understanding with cities and state and federal partners to expedite debris‑flow mitigation and debris removal ahead of storm season.","taxTitle","Los Angeles County, California","taxId",2588,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374890,"Board delays decision on armed security contracts for libraries, asks for social-worker plan",2045,9540000,11585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142649-4136af6708c0b18c0ebc29eadd8e4e1e&start=9540&end=11585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142649-4136af6708c0b18c0ebc29eadd8e4e1e/thumbnail_9540000.jpg","/articles/6374890/Los-Angeles-County/California/Board-delays-decision-on-armed-security-contracts-for-libraries-asks-for-social-worker-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374890-82bc6efb359d9bc93814e81f91d15b15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096882&Signature=U1ewcFHAOwKSi2UyZK88ROek-1haDnuEVxDekzxJ3Fh~ksOU3xLFlIXUZmCHVe~YKey~RFy1mQVGWpZPhzCTWRF2THdR4nePi0puNa965UcGC-Z9gGsp~HI57u6ZGXhPnQcvObQBGo-J4AVZufWO~Iq8NsJ8MrUmWPwEG4nK7AFaqegQAmWXrBbB2YbJiSIuxhOCBUWbsdQiDs77UuwaXlqnDyiQwb3w8pm6HK8EWU4Opi7BE~V-L5Ke6HzBDYfkmEJhw7q9Bpk9Nr6wEA-E6OJ7JYIy-W0-nVMoky9t-jLCLqv4NAR3tsT5abrkd3ASJlJ1oS7hOC3aVhOixMKwxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21 continued action on a proposed contracts package for armed security at county libraries, citing questions about alternatives and the balance between law enforcement and social-service responses.

Supervisor Hahn introduced a board letter seeking approval of multiple contracts to provide armed, on-call security at high-risk library locations. The contracts would be awarded to InterCon Security Services with a five-year potential aggregate value (board letter lists up to about $65.7 million over five years if fully deployed). For the near term the department estimated about $4 million in contract value to cover 25 high-risk libraries and said the county would save roughly $700,000 compared with prior sheriff-contracted services.

Why supervisors delayed the vote

Several supervisors pressed library officials on why the county is contracting armed guards rather than restoring social-worker or clinician teams that had previously supported library de-escalation and referral efforts. Library Director Skye Patrick said the department prefers social workers but lacks the in-house classification/management infrastructure and budget to run those contracts immediately; staff said the department has requested the positions and now has authority to manage social workers but also needs funding.

Supervisor Mitchell asked whether InterCon guards have de-escalation and implicit-bias training; library staff said the vendor has experience in library environments and provided examples of other library systems they serve. Several supervisors requested the underlying incident-report data used to designate locations as \"high risk.\"

Board action

Supervisor Hahn moved and Supervisor Mitchell seconded a request to continue the item 2 weeks to allow the department to provide a report back (including cost comparisons and a plan to restore social-worker staffing and oversight). The board approved the two-week continuance unanimously. The library added that it intends to preserve staffing continuity by transitioning existing contracted staff into the new contract if the board approves at a later date.

What to watch

The department’s report back is due on a short timetable. Supervisors asked for details on incident-reporting trends, training for vendor staff, the specific cost trade-offs between armed guards and contracted social workers/clinicians, and proposed oversight to protect staff and library patrons.

Ending note

Supervisors emphasized they want to restore more social-service responses where feasible but need the department to show how those services can be implemented rapidly and sustainably before the board votes on a long-term contract.","Supervisors continued a vote on contracts for armed security at 25 county libraries, seeking a report back on social-worker alternatives and contract details before taking final action.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374894,"Board temporarily relaxes short-term rental rules and extends renter protections for wildfire victims",1115,8400000,9515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142649-4136af6708c0b18c0ebc29eadd8e4e1e&start=8400&end=9515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142649-4136af6708c0b18c0ebc29eadd8e4e1e/thumbnail_8400000.jpg","/articles/6374894/Los-Angeles-County/California/Board-temporarily-relaxes-short-term-rental-rules-and-extends-renter-protections-for-wildfire-victims","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374894-1b354d149b443be11aa12a57c1bbe8d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096882&Signature=cFgDDoy386bSdOqWU2ozTdb0pvveMepzaYuWeffHDo-MlrwakqT1Mq2~SxNXXGEBx~KovyR8b42LPyqiFxZufn4XuRceFcsaxMgF8IHS7Spw45Q6L~6qjuJL46fmb1OygdMjLZ3UoJqaPf8z2Pyjo6G5fjYN2Dw1U17PwJEEmsKAsyIL8Ic8WCp5wdUCxOk1vMCLQ3YIcBEeixY981UOwWAnXN1G7KAmk2KoP5AYROF6ah2x5RhZlVuDJigRSV6LdA0Ka9mBWLAhXYLHjJiN47w8i~n2~cZpuYw0-FvSvRWFrqS8N5psPXnuI3avbx93eHRL1ABuqNAkYTRc2UitAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21 voted unanimously to temporarily ease some short-term rental (STR) restrictions and adopt renter protections for people affected by the January 2025 windstorms and critical fire events.

Supervisor Horvath introduced amendments that limit the suspension to people impacted by the local emergency and those aiding recovery efforts. The changes allow hosts to list more than one short-term rental, offer accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and vacation rentals for use by displaced residents or recovery personnel, and lift the 90-night unhosted stay cap for eligible guests. The board required hosts and platforms to confirm guest eligibility.

Why it matters: Supervisors framed the move as a narrow, temporary measure to create emergency shelter without permanently removing long-term housing stock. Supporters argued the change would free housing options for displaced families and recovery workers while protecting long-term renters from evictions.

Key points from the debate

- Protections for tenants and hosts: The resolution guarantees that tenants who open their homes to people displaced by the fires — and their animal companions — will not be evicted for that reason. Supervisors warned against price gouging and said the district attorney and attorney general would enforce anti-gouging laws.

- Limits on eligibility: Several public commenters and supervisors emphasized that the suspension must be narrowly targeted. Community groups and housing advocates had been concerned that a broad suspension could encourage speculative conversions of long-term units to STRs; the adopted amendment restricts the relief to fire-impacted residents and recovery personnel.

- Support from local groups: Community organizations including Better Neighbors LA (a hosts/tenant coalition) and trade groups said they supported the amended language that prioritizes affected residents and recovery workers.

Board action

The motion to adopt the resolution as amended (moved by Supervisor Horvath; seconded by Board Chair Barger) was approved 5-0. The resolution directs county staff to implement emergency measures to avoid evictions for those opening their homes to evacuees and to allow STR listings where hosts confirm guest eligibility in the covered categories.

What the resolution does not do

It does not permanently change the county’s STR ordinance, nor does it remove long-term tenant protections. Supervisors and advocates repeatedly warned that the measure is temporary and narrowly drawn to avoid incentivizing long-term conversions of rental housing into visitor accommodations.

Ending note

Board members said they will monitor the emergency suspension closely and directed county departments to provide enforcement support to guard against price gouging and wrongful evictions during the emergency period.","To speed housing options after recent fires, the Board suspended certain short-term rental limits for people displaced by the Jan. 2025 windstorm and critical fire events and adopted eviction protections for hosts who take in evacuees and their pets.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6374899,"Board asks state and federal partners for aid as county outlines wildfire recovery needs",3734,4671000,8405000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142649-4136af6708c0b18c0ebc29eadd8e4e1e&start=4671&end=8405","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142649-4136af6708c0b18c0ebc29eadd8e4e1e/thumbnail_4671000.jpg","/articles/6374899/Los-Angeles-County/California/Board-asks-state-and-federal-partners-for-aid-as-county-outlines-wildfire-recovery-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374899-5fe849e41923fddf8e38b5a23d398349/orig.mp4?Expires=1771096882&Signature=chdP7nESRoHQ5K5qZc61V4KpqR8YcMdz9YuxVWoDNN4XgIBScUE4VylL1ki2oqrWzDXdpIixhxVpmScEMQoYoumb9HYZBts-WyMBGRQTAvSOVKdwoYcM7Ezye5KBx92PTVT6RjbOgtRFQfCeX873Ib1Rjd9gTW9mR8Saewq~iCp~iE-T6-noAwse1iU~VmsfZOf-JNaRSeQ9Py0BO20py0FjortAZ5x8U6gN~fhufXQOlpTK5Z8BiitSeKSrNIu~yChvvVThzhOqXf27CccucvXRvGr3yeQuWZxACTB3hmksOYZnPfxHR5NDwCYz7g5jdEx40Uca6202FTb-yoGB9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Jan. 21 to ask legislative advocates to pursue state and federal assistance for recovery from this month’s Palisades and Eaton wildfires.

Supervisor Horvath, who introduced the motion, said the fires produced “unprecedented” destruction and urged the county to press Sacramento and Washington, D.C., to make additional resources available quickly. \"The costs that will be incurred to clear debris and make our land developable once again are astronomical,\" she said.

Why it matters: Officials said the county needs immediate help for debris removal, hazardous-waste assessments, public-health protections and temporary housing. County staff described a multiagency cleanup process that will include federal, state and local partners and urged residents to follow health guidance when they return to burn areas.

What officials told the board

- Fire response and recovery: \"We're still in response mode,\" said Chief Maroney of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, adding that the county will move to recovery operations after full containment and will coordinate permitting and rebuilding with other county agencies. He said the department and the sheriff's department have been searching destroyed homes for victims and supporting community reentry activities at fire stations.

- Federal and state assistance process: Director McGowan (county emergency management/operations staff) said the usual route for federal support starts with a presidential major disaster declaration and noted that when such a declaration is approved it opens categories of assistance \"from debris removal to reimbursements and emergency response costs\" and may include individual assistance for residents. She said prior disasters have included supplemental programs beyond the routine assistance and that the county is requesting such additional support given the scale of damage.

- Public works and debris protection: Angela George Moody, Chief Deputy for Public Works, said the county is coordinating regionally to use existing flood-control infrastructure, remove sediment from debris basins, and deploy best-management practices (BMPs) at the property level with Cal OES and local cities to reduce downstream risks from rain-driven sediment and fire debris.

- Public health advice and PPE: Dr. Ferrer, representing county public health, told the board that \"there's no safe fire debris\" and urged residents who return to burn areas to use protective equipment such as gloves and N95 respirators. Public health has distributed tens of thousands of PPE items and said it has shipped air purifiers to schools and assisted-living facilities in the most affected areas.

Federal/state actions and local programs

Officials described a two-phase debris strategy: EPA-led Phase 1 to identify and remove hazardous household materials and a Phase 2 for broader debris removal coordinated by the county. The county reported that FEMA registrations were active, reminded residents they must apply within statutory windows for individual assistance, and pointed to recovery.lacounty.gov as a central information hub. County briefers said EPA had mobilized an initial $100 million and personnel for first-phase work, and that county public works was finalizing program details for property-level assistance.

Public comments and community offers

Several construction trade groups and contracting associations told the board they stand ready to help with debris-removal and rebuilding logistics. Community organizations and residents urged clear, rapid permit pathways, workforce training and protections for vulnerable households (renters, undocumented workers and low-income residents) during recovery.

Board action and next steps

The board's motion directs the county’s legislative advocates to pursue all available federal and state assistance and was approved 5-0 (moved by Supervisor Horvath; seconded by Chair Barger). County staff said they will coordinate requests and present them to the Los Angeles County delegation and to state and federal agencies.

The board also asked department heads to continue reporting on needs and to coordinate requests so that the county speaks \"with one voice,\" as the chief executive's office described at the meeting.

Ending note

Officials cautioned that recovery is likely to be long and complex, and they emphasized interim steps the county is taking now—PPE distribution, reentry checkpoints, FEMA registration assistance, and rapid coordination with state and federal cleanup teams—to reduce health risks and accelerate debris removal and rebuilding.

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