LA County Board

20. Addressing the East LA Oil Spill\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Suspend Section 22.1 of\nthe Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion.\nInstruct the Fire Chief, the Directors of Public Works and Public Health and all\nother applicable County agencies to assess the current status of the East LA Oil\nSpill response and address any gaps that may impact health, safety and\nbusinesses, and ensure ongoing recovery efforts have direct oversight by\nCounty agencies. Instruct the Directors of Economic Opportunity and\nConsumer and Business Affairs to provide assistance and services to\nbusinesses seeking claims from the oil pipeline owner, and conduct oversight\nactivities ensuring fair, expedient resolution. Direct County Counsel to open an\ninvestigation surrounding the East Los Angeles Oil Spill that was reported on\nMay 22, 2026, and explore all potential legal options and remedies regarding the\nEast Los Angeles Oil Spill in order to, at minimum, recoup the cost of the\nextensive operations conducted by Los Angeles County agencies, and\ndamages to Los Angeles County infrastructure. Direct all applicable\nDepartments in directives 1 and 2 to report back to the Board in writing within\n90 days. (26-3524)