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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Ryan Smoot, City Manager
FROM: Wangsu Lee, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to receive and file Memorandum of Understanding File No. 25.1, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the Lead-Free Homes LA Program.
DATE: August 11, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Memorandum of Understanding File No. 25.1 (“MOU”) establishes a partnership between the Los Angeles County Development Authority (“LACDA”), acting on behalf of the County of Los Angeles (“County”), and the City of Bellflower to implement the Lead-Free Homes LA Program (“Program”) within the City's jurisdiction. The purpose of this Program is to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in eligible residential properties, with a particular focus on protecting children under the age of six and pregnant mothers.
Under the terms of the MOU, the County will manage all aspects of program implementation including outreach, enrollment, testing, hazard remediation, final inspections and, if necessary, temporary relocation of residents. The City’s role will involve supporting outreach and community engagement efforts and providing expedited permitting and relevant policy guidance when applicable. The enrollment period is August 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025. The Program is free for eligible tenants, landlords, and homeowners.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Receive and file Memorandum of Understanding File No. 25.1 ; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The County is fully responsible for all costs incurred by the Program. There is no direct fiscal impact to the City.
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DISCUSSION
The Program is funded through a lawsuit settlement between the State of California and various paint manufacturers found to have continued the sale and use of lead-based paint despite its ban. As a result of the settlement, the County was awarded $134 million from the State of California. These funds have been designated for lead-based paint hazard remediation across the County. The County, through LACDA, is implementing the Program to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in eligible homes, prioritizing the health and safety of children and pregnant mothers.
To be eligible for this Program, all the following requirements must be met:
1. Residential properties built before 1951;
2. Residential properties with four or fewer units;
3. A child under six years old must live at the property or regularly visit the home at least twenty hours per week; or someone who lives in the home must be pregnant.
Under the terms of the MOU, the County will assume full responsibility of administering and implementing all Program services within designated census tracts in the City of Bellflower (eligible census tract map attached). The County will solicit and acquire professional contractors, consultants and other resources necessary to perform the Program activities for eligible residential properties. The County will manage the full scope of Program logistics, such as community outreach, enrolling eligible properties, tracking testing results, coordinating lead-based hazard remediation efforts, ensuring final inspections, and maintaining detailed records of expenditures and related program data.
Property owners must agree to have the interior and exterior of the home tested for lead - based hazards and must consent to the remediation process. All testing results will be shared with the property owners and residents. If no lead is detected, no further action is required, and the case will be closed. If lead is detected, the County will collaborate with the property owner, resident, or landlord to define the necessary scope of work and commence remediation upon property owner’s approval. Upon completion of work, a final inspection and clearance will be performed by an independent third -party to ensure that all lead-based hazards have been effectively remediated. In situations where temporary relocation of residents is necessary to complete the remediation safely, the County will be solely responsible for providing relocation services and covering the costs for all eligible expenses incurred during the relocation period. However, the County has notified City staff that this would be a rare occurrence.
The enrollment period for the Program is from August 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025.
No applications will be accepted after October 31, 2025. However, remediation work may continue beyond November for those who submitted the application prior to the October 31, 2025, deadline.
ATTACHMENTS
MOU File No. 25.1........................................................................................................... 3 Map of Eligible Census Tracts in Bellflower .................................................................... 8 -2-
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF BELLFLOWER
LEAD FREE HOMES LA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is being entered this 28'” day of July 2025, by and between the County of Los Angeles (County), by and through the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) acting as its agent and the City of Bellflower (City), and collectively referred to herein as the Parties and individually as Party.
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The purpose of this MOU is to detail the agreement between the County and the City for the provision of lead-based paint hamd mitigation program services for homes that meet fire eligibility criteria for the County's Lead Free Homes LA Program (Program). County wishes to collaborate with the City in facilitating the Program within the City’s boundaries.
Program services to be undertaken by the Cormty will include the performance or arranging for the performance of the deliverables described herein. The activities to be performed as part of this MOU will include outreach to ensure enrollment of residential properties into the program and testing and mitigation, as required, of any lead-based paint hazards. Both single- and multi-family residential units with up to thin units may be provided with mitigation services Program. Eligible residential units will be identified through the enrollment and lead assessment process. In addition, individuals and families may be temporarily relocated and will receive advisory and support services and compensation for all eligible out-of—pocket temporary relocation expenses while the mitigation activities are underway.
Through the partnership established through this MOU, the City will allow full access to portions of its jurisdiction in which this Program will be offered.
AllreferencestotheCountyshallalsobeapplicabletotheLACDA,actingasitsagent.
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1. County shall be responsible for the provisions of the Program services including program administration, implementation, oversight and administration of consultant and construction contracting services, as needed, and final inspections/clearances of mitigated properties as is further described in this Section II.
2. Solicit and acquire contractors, consultants, and any other resources required to perform any deliverables not directly provided by County personnel to perform mitigation of lead—based paint hazards from the interior and exterior of eligible single—family and multifamily residential structures within portions of City jurisdiction in which this Program is offered.
3. Coordinate outreach and enrollment activities in the identified impacted residential areas within the City jurisdiction.
4. Track enrollment of specific properties, testing and results, specific hazard mitigation services performed at the location, clearances, expenditures, payments, and other data determined necessary.
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Notify property owners and other parties of testing findings. Where actionable lead-based hazard mitigation is warranted, coordinate with the property owners and other parties to determine the necessary lead hazard mitigation work.
Conduct, through contractors or consultants, the lead-based paint hazard mitigation of any property for which permission to perform the work has been granted As necessary, individuals and families will be temporarily relocated and receive advisory and support services and compensation for all eligible out-of-pocket temporary relocation expenses while the mitigation activities are underway.
Provide for final inspection/clearance of completed work by a contractor or consultant that is independent from the lead-based paint hazard mitigation tasks.
Once outreach has commenced' in the City’s jurisdiction, provide quarterly reports on acn'vities conducted during that time period.
The Cormty shall pay for all the costs associated with the activities listed in this Section.
III. CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Authorize consent to the County, and its agent LACDA, to transact all business related to the Lead Free Homes LA Program within the City jurisdiction.
Cooperate to undertake and allow the County to provide lead—based paint hazard mitigation program services for the mitigation of homes in the City's jrn'isdiction.
Collaborate with the County on an outreach plan to ensure enrolhnent of residential properties intotheLeadFreeHomesLAProgram.
Provide referrals to other available related programs that provide for enhancement of safety and functionality of living conditions, stabilization of neighborhoods, energy and cost efficiencies, and other initiatives for which the homeowner and/or landlord/tenant are eligible. Where appropriate, the City, in collaboration with the Cormty, shall coordinate with City's departments and community partners to identify the City’s related programs and assist the homeowner and/or landlord/tenant to enroll in such programs.
Provide expedited and priority building and safety code permitting to contractors performing mitigation services at residential properties being assisted under this program.
Provide direction to the County in areas relating to policy, information, and procedural requirements regarding building codes and other pertinent requirements that apply to the implementation of this program in the City’s jurisdiction.
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The term of this MOU shall commence upon date of execution of this MOU by the Parties and shall continue through the completion of all identified remediation activities unless terminated or extended, in whole or in part, as provided herein.
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COUNTY AND CITY MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The County and the City will share information in accordance with applicable State and federal laws and regulations and implement specific procedures as may be necessary to enable each party to perform its duties and functions as required by law and under this MOU.
C MPENS 0N
There will be no compensation to the City for work described in this MOU.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The County and City shall maintain the confidentiality of all clients’ records and information, in accordance with all applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and directive regarding confidentiality. The County and City shall inform all its officers, managers, supervisors, employees, and agents accessing the data hereunder of the confidentiality requirements of this MOU.
The County and City will not disclose records or information pertaining to the properties receiving environmental review services, except as required or permitted by law.
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. The City shall be responsible for and shall defend and hold harmless and indemnify the County, the LACDA, and its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from all costs and claims for damages whatsoever by any third party relating to or resulting from the actions of the City arising out of or in connection with the services, work, operation or activities of the City, its agents, employees and officials, in relation to the rendition of services pursuant to this MOU.
The County shall be responsible for and shall defend and hold harmless and indemnify the City, and its elected and appointed ofiicials, employees and agents from all costs and claims for damages whatsoever by any third party relating to or resulting from the actions of the County and LACDA arising out of or in connection with the services, work, operation or activities of the County, its agents, employees and officials, in relation to the rendition of services pursuant to this MOU.
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Either Party may terminate this MOU at any time, with or without cause, upon providing at least thirty (30) calendar days advance written notice to the other party. Any written notice of termination shall state the date that termination shall become effective.
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It is mutually agreed that this MOU may be modified or amended by mutual consent, and such modification shall be in writing and effective upon the execution of a written amendment to this MOU by both parties hereto.
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The following persons, identified by position and title, have been designated as the responsible parties for all communications, including required notices, related to the MOU:
CITY
Ryan Smoot, City Manager
City of Bellflower
16600 Civic Center Drive
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 804—1424
COUNTY
Linda Jenkins
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Linda Jenkins, Director
Los Angeles County Development Authority
Community Development Division
700 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 586-1765
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COUNTY OF LOS AN GELES
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EMILIO SALAS, Executive Director
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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