LA Council Watch

Ad Hoc Committee for LA Recovery

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25-0006-S77 · 2026-08-28

Price Gouging Complaints / Rental Housing Market / Statewide Emergency / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery

Council investigates price gouging in rental housing during 2025 windstorm and wildfire recovery; adopted August 2025, now receiving ongoing City Attorney reports.

In progress — the City Attorney is investigating rental price gouging during wildfire recovery, filing monthly reports and pursuing civil and criminal cases while also pushing a state bill to strengthen emergency protections beyond current local rules.

25-0006-S35 · 2026-08-03

Red Flag Warnings / Declarations / Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) / National Weather Service / Protocols and Procedures / 2025 Windstorm and Wildfire Recovery

Adopted protocol requiring LA to align wildfire and windstorm emergency procedures with National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings and Particularly Dangerous Situation declarations.

Under review — the City Attorney has drafted an ordinance to tighten open-flame rules at parks in fire-prone areas, switching from seasonal dates to a year-round ban triggered by fire danger ratings. It's now waiting for the Ad Hoc Committee to weigh in.

25-0006-S88 · 2026-05-05

Sales Tax Relief for Purchases / Palisades Reconstruction / 1% Share of Sales Tax

Proposal to dedicate 1% of city sales tax revenue to Palisades fire recovery and provide sales tax relief on reconstruction purchases.

Under review — the city is studying whether to rebate its share of sales tax to Palisades Fire victims rebuilding homes and businesses, with Budget and Finance Committee still examining the fiscal impact and program details.