City Council

(1) 23-0738 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to lead and mold inspections as part of the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP); and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – et al. – Hernandez – Soto-Martínez): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 60 days with recommendations to require lead and mold inspections as part of SCEP beginning July 1, 2025. The report should include an analysis of any personnel or changes needed to the LAHD's Regulatory and Code Compliance Bureau to implement the recommendations. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the LAHD, to report with a fee study that would increase the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and/or SCEP fee to pay for mold and lead inspections on a regular basis. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the feasibility of exempting small mom-and-pop landlords from a fee increase who have been good stewards of their property and have not been involved with the Rent Escrow Account Program. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and relevant departments, to report on mold and lead tests that are incorporated in other cities to ensure the SCEP is uniformed and standardized with public health measures. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the current process, and any deficiencies, in the SCEP inspection process as it relates to mold and lead identification.