Thursday, July 31, 2025

Los Angeles County Supervisors to Address Tenant Cooling Rights, Consider Continuing County Emergency Declarations

County board set to tackle critical housing, health, and emergency service issues

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will convene on Aug. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration to address a range of critical county matters, with significant focus on tenant protections and emergency services.

A landmark agenda item proposes establishing indoor temperature regulations for rental housing.

The proposed ordinance would require rental units in unincorporated areas to maintain indoor temperatures no higher than 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

The regulation includes provisions allowing tenants to implement additional cooling methods and protects them from eviction related to code-compliant cooling practices.

The board will also consider continuing multiple local emergency declarations, including those related to windstorms, fire events, and various natural disasters from recent years.

These ongoing declarations enable the county to maintain flexibility in responding to emergency conditions.

Public health initiatives feature prominently, including a recommendation by Hilda Solis to strengthen support for community health workers, particularly in addressing challenges related to immigration enforcement.

The meeting will be televised on KLCS on Aug. 6 at 11 p.m.

Public participation options include telephonic access by calling (877) 226-8163 with participant code 1336503, or submitting written comments through https://publiccomment.bos.lacounty.gov.