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Nut graf: Officials said the pause is intended to avoid disputed estimated bills for customers displaced by the fires; the agencies said they will provide notice and extended payment plan options for customers who later receive large bills.

DWP staff explained that where meters were destroyed the last recorded reads will stand until crews can safely access and clean meter boxes and obtain new reads. DWP said approximately half of the customers in the impacted area had meters destroyed; staff reported that 9,300 meters were damaged and about 8,474 customer accounts are affected (the numbers are not in a strict one-to-one relationship because buildings can have multiple meters). City staff told the committee that the department will hold off on billing for those accounts while it verifies meter status and that the department’s information‑technology team is preparing to remove usage from billing until a new read is obtained.

DWP also said customers with rooftop solar will retain banked credits if they rebuild on the same site; staff said legal constraints limit transferring solar credits to properties outside the service territory and suggested cash credit options where permissible. For electric billing there is a 180‑day requirement for certain actions; DWP staff said they are coordinating with the City Attorney to ensure compliance and to give customers needed flexibility.

The Bureau of Sanitation described how its service charges and solid‑waste fees are being handled and said it is working with the city’s insurance and finance staff to seek reimbursement for lost revenue where applicable. Sanitation staff said service charges for accounts that were not consuming services will be addressed on a case‑by‑case basis and the bureau will exercise discretion where warranted.

DWP and Sanitation said they will notify affected customers in writing about their account options, halt billing for destroyed meters until remediation, and offer extended payment plans for larger bills that result when service resumes.

Ending: Committee members thanked utility staff and asked for continued coordination with recovery teams; the committee received and filed the utilities report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery - SAP - Jun 23, 2025 01:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","DWP and Sanitation told the committee they are pausing billing and collections for meters destroyed in the January fires, will clean and inspect meter boxes before resuming reads, and will offer extended payment arrangements to impacted customers.","taxTitle","Spanish, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",80599,"location","California","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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6523423,"Committee approves study of climate‑resilience district for fire‑impacted area; staff to report in 30 days",1722,7146000,8868000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054943-f08b698e3bcaef4e32ab25a5eee44ec7&start=7146&end=8868","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054943-f08b698e3bcaef4e32ab25a5eee44ec7/thumbnail_7146000.jpg","/articles/6523423/California/Committee-approves-study-of-climateresilience-district-for-fireimpacted-area-staff-to-report-in-30-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523423-b27a5fd960152af70ec90f3451c4a2a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445394&Signature=gnqovoQASkuRnBmf2FjbKIyAWlrzluGRCY14NABNYbwC2VMXQrsz4Enlj5koULTOI6vB7DcnErwYmdUrDqSkc3gvtHUV2x971igMMegaR3HL-oPfF5~Fo0uk5zERDmYTlf4NRwKmkjHmE2DyA5jwPD-mUg752fDhuWI6kJoXTUYvuiKwFqrYtL56BFJw9w6JrDEa5n5UrFvfJ37t98BRg9kuLgrXlLRUtmrBikRK9jROOyiBi2cYBB3PuiIWP18ygxC-QvMpcbcVIZqzBK59IcPGIGah92DvPHOZN4kYJPKZwcdXhx7dDoYLByLU7X-nomAvGbQdxJoTIRGeCWm89A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted to direct the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and other staff to prepare an internal analysis and, if appropriate, a consultant-run feasibility study of a Climate Resilience District (CRD) for the fire-impacted communities. The motion asked staff to report back within 30 days with internal findings and recommendations about whether to proceed to a full study that could include county and neighboring-jurisdiction participation.

Nut graf: The CRD proposal would use tax-increment financing and (subject to voter approval for special taxes) other public and private sources to finance resilience infrastructure and long-term investments; staff said formation typically takes 18–36 months and can take additional time to generate revenue for capital projects.

EWDD staff described CRDs as financing tools that capture a share of future increases in property tax revenue tied to redevelopment in a district. Presenters said a CRD is not a new tax but a mechanism to capture incremental property-tax growth for a set of projects; staff estimated feasibility studies cost roughly $250,000 and warned formation is not an immediate recovery tool because it takes time to establish the district and begin collecting increment.

EWDD staff also noted pending legislation, SB 782, which would create a disaster‑recovery subcategory for CRDs and could shorten timelines and expand allowable projects to include demolition and restoration of damaged private structures. Staff said if SB 782 becomes law it could align closely with the city’s interests for post‑disaster recovery financing.

Committee members pressed staff about whether the district could be multijurisdictional — encompassing the city, county and the City of Malibu — and staff said there is precedence, citing a Sonoma example where multiple cities and jurisdictions participated under a common board. Staff recommended an initial internal evaluation to test fiscal interest and alignment with city policies before engaging consultants.

The committee approved EWDD’s recommendations and asked staff to evaluate options for joint work with the county and Malibu and to return in 30 days with internal findings and recommendations about whether to commission a formal feasibility study.

Ending: The committee approved the internal evaluation and authorized staff to proceed with next steps, emphasizing the need to move quickly while preserving fiscal safeguards and alignment with city policy.","The committee authorized city staff to evaluate a Climate Resilience District (CRD) for the fire-impacted area and to prepare an initial internal feasibility report within 30 days, including consideration of a multijurisdictional district with the county and the City of Malibu.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6523424,"Committee approves waiver of many building fees for fire‑damaged properties; CAO to report financing options in 30 days",3376,3420000,6796000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054943-f08b698e3bcaef4e32ab25a5eee44ec7&start=3420&end=6796","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054943-f08b698e3bcaef4e32ab25a5eee44ec7/thumbnail_3420000.jpg","/articles/6523424/California/Committee-approves-waiver-of-many-building-fees-for-firedamaged-properties-CAO-to-report-financing-options-in-30-days","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523424-b1676aafe85721d4417268c5009e6464/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445394&Signature=b7ocEuj63DJqO47Do-dps57CjbT45zab2m~8cCmQc6Vt6t17y3MWwlWuKXKMuA5avNRmYZlt6kQSidCYf~FwojNj0ovOnClM0kq1dGhj49IlfSzXOmGZkJOKmfyzqwwfe9uVi7Lhn0NKwgD~NUOdpdcL8c3TMib5X7yhjpq5wE10Z8PF5v0DOkZ~3CaXSNzZZZ6bqcLs-XgFDoUWLLJndrw740P2vvVynA1dOimOhRzTRVELZCmXvqGu8xxJvK~ldpcswkdWfHvvvgNxOc6mgVzdIa6bfkv9wu49BexsBBC~g-ehkLrx9mrj2W00QOeq0zF6eyO6uudEWoZwe2dAbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ad Hoc Committee on Recovery voted to approve an ordinance drafted by the City Attorney that would waive connection fees, permit surcharges and a set of plan-check and permit-related charges for properties damaged by the January 2025 fires. The committee adopted the ordinance as presented and instructed the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) to report back within 30 days on financing and revenue impacts.

Nut graf: Committee members said the fee waivers aim to reduce barriers for homeowners trying to rebuild quickly, while asking city staff to provide a clear financing plan for the city’s estimated revenue loss.

City offices briefed the committee on the scope and projected fiscal effects. The CAO provided an initial estimate that the waivers would reduce fee revenue by about $86,000,000 tied specifically to permit and plan-check charges for eligible repairs and reconstructions in the affected area. City attorneys said the ordinance as drafted would waive the listed surcharges for eligible projects; the committee discussed whether the ordinance should be restricted to like‑for‑like reconstruction or remain broader. City staff advised that, as written, the ordinance waives fees for eligible projects without an express size limit, but the council could narrow the definition when the ordinance goes to the full council.

Committee members emphasized clarity for residents about what qualifies for the waiver. Building Department staff clarified that to qualify under the ordinance’s deadline, a complete building permit application must be filed by Jan. 7, 2027; the rule requires the permit application be complete by that date (not that construction be finished). Staff also said processing times vary but can take weeks to months depending on interdepartmental approvals.

The motion approved included instructions that the CAO return in 30 days with an updated fiscal analysis that assumes the waiver applies to all rebuild scenarios and includes recommendations for funding sources and accounting for insurance reimbursements. The adopted motion also asked the Department of Building & Safety to report every six months on the number of fee waivers granted.

Quotes and attributions are limited to speakers on the record. Concejal Soto Martínez moved the action to adopt the ordinance and requested the additional CAO report; the motion passed with three yes votes in the committee.

Ending: The committee approved the ordinance and asked that the CAO bring a financing plan and that the department report back periodically so the council can monitor fiscal impacts.","The committee approved an ordinance to waive permit and related plan-check fees tied to rebuilding after the January fires, with staff estimating an initial fiscal impact of about $86 million and instructing the CAO to deliver a detailed financing analysis within 30 days.",{"_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":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6523426,"Officials: 3,205 parcels cleared; city aligning recovery work with FEMA process",1342,1504000,2846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5054943-f08b698e3bcaef4e32ab25a5eee44ec7&start=1504&end=2846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5054943-f08b698e3bcaef4e32ab25a5eee44ec7/thumbnail_1504000.jpg","/articles/6523426/California/Officials-3205-parcels-cleared-city-aligning-recovery-work-with-FEMA-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523426-4f2c44fd97c65dfc8a7d335523c7838a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445394&Signature=Szzgpp66l3rqdhUJnjii92pmH1LMXoNi6dgC0K8tsWPIwW0lCShhAYlpYmqAfwBhx7BfvjIAySPI6phMObygOiJsW7BD3WXBGoVrVdoiTIpMU4ILGF-V9vWO4FcUN9P9WrTY8g4Ch2ceONhArcAwdtYocg87~lU2lbw9NFPvLPjg68wG4OTnNeZ4vYJ3SnMS~aYLZnDBizmt-zbRvrWacji1muYcm54LCFRaPmZUAYOY6MDmMPx-NoFQmlFFUpEXx9U-ZrCN-QykKvo83eD~e7B1kWpM80XJXXOjRC6I6PUNupwwEx71M6Gor7Jak2MkpSDZaxBz3UmNLvZL-bdk8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles Ad Hoc Committee on Recovery received an update from the Emergency Management Department (EMD) and other city offices on debris removal, recovery metrics and alignment with federal reimbursement rules.

EMD presented progress numbers and described how the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) and FEMA review shape which cleanup costs the city can recover. Carol Park, general manager, Emergency Management Department, said the city is trying to “be in line with NDRF because FEMA supervises reimbursements,” and that alignment helps federal, state and local partners view recovery needs “through the same lenses.”

The committee was told EMD’s dashboard shows 3,205 parcels “clean and ready for rebuild.” Staff said about 80% of cleanup work was performed by the U.S. Army Corps and the rest by private contractors; the city identified parcels that would not normally have been eligible for federal removal and successfully included them, citing examples such as two commercial parking lots and certain state parks within the city limits. EMD said that including those parcels in the federal public debris removal process saved the city approximately $1,000,000.

Nut graf: The update framed the city’s next steps around documenting damage for FEMA review, completing environmental and health clearances, and accelerating inspections and permits so rebuilding can proceed while preserving the city’s ability to recover eligible costs through federal and state grants.

EMD and partner offices summarized three monitoring tools: weekly RSF (recovery support function) reports, a public-facing “recovery by the numbers” panel, and an internal action plan that EMD described as a living document that will be updated as projects move from immediate response to mid‑ and long‑term recovery. Staff said weekly RSF-team reporting provides actionable decisions and that the public panel allows residents to check parcel status and cleanup progress.

Officials gave data and outreach details: EMD said 4,500 parcels were initially assessed as part of the April inventory process, more than 3,000 property owners completed eligibility forms, and only a small number of parcels remained nonresponsive. EMD reported more than 3,000 parcels opted into the program and about 1,300 opted out; only about 16 parcels remained unresponsive at the time of reporting. Separately, the city reported 3205 parcels cleaned and ready for building, with roughly 50 others still nonresponsive in follow-up work.

The report included community survey results EMD used to shape recovery services: staff said more than 8,000 households were contacted and 1,180 responses were returned (about a 22% response rate). Of respondents, staff reported that 30% have children in the household and roughly 70% reported low or underinsurance; 371 respondents asked for emotional and mental-health support.

Officials also described direct assistance tools: a loan program offering $10,000 to $20,000 in forgivable funds for eligible homeowners; coordination with philanthropic partners to house older adults who lost housing; and work with the Department of Water & Power to address water supply and reservoir issues referenced later in the meeting.

City staff said the next 90 days will focus on continuing RSF coordination, expediting permits and inspections, capturing community needs for housing and infrastructure, and connecting residents with financing resources. EMD asked the committee to rely on the recovery action plan as a guide for sequencing inspections, permits and mitigation projects.

Ending: Committee members thanked staff for the detailed briefing and moved to receive and file the report; the committee asked EMD to continue publishing the dashboard and to coordinate weekly with partner agencies so that residents and departments share a consistent picture of progress.","Emergency Management Department told the committee that 3,205 parcels are cleared and ready to rebuild, that federal reimbursement processes are guiding city recovery decisions, and that the city has included parks and some commercial parcels in debris removal eligibility.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee approves waiver of many building fees for fire‑damaged properties; CAO to report financing options in 30 days

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