Action 23
Advocate for the development of a low interest financing mechanism for property owners to replace leaky, corroded, and/or unsafe pipes and fixtures.
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Advocate for the development of a low interest financing mechanism for property owners to replace leaky, corroded, and/or unsafe pipes and fixtures.
Train the County’s town councils, neighborhood associations, and other community organizations to become certified emergency response teams (CERTs).
Develop minimum requirements and best practices for amenities, programming, and accessibility of cooling centers.
Increase resources such as drinking water fountains, filling stations, bathrooms, showers, kitchens, and laundry facilities in parks and public spaces that can be activated to support community resilience during emergencies.
Conduct a countywide climate vulnerability assessment that addresses social vulnerability and use it to guide priorities for investments in public health preparedness, emergency preparedness and response planning, and community resiliency.
Conduct a countywide climate vulnerability assessment that addresses physical infrastructure vulnerability and use it to guide priorities for investments in building upgrades, infrastructure improvements, and zoning and code changes.
Build shade structures at major transit stops, such as those identified in Metro's Active Transportation Strategic Plan, prioritizing communities with high heat vulnerability.
Invest in multi-benefit water management solutions that diversify and increase reliability of the water supply, reduce dependency on imported water, prioritize solutions that mimic natural systems, and maximize benefits to Native and disadvantaged communities.
Create and implement a community-informed Urban Forest Management Plan that incorporates equitable urban forest practices, identifies County funding sources, and prioritizes:
• Tree- and park-poor communities;
• Climate and watershed-appropriate and drought/pest-resistant vegetation;
• Appropriate watering, maintenance, and disposal practices;
• Shading, and;
• Biodiversity.
Implement locally tailored, youth-based tree and vegetation planting and maintenance projects in collaboration with community-based organizations to reduce the impacts of heat island in low canopy areas.
Strengthen tree protections of native tree species, such as through development of an ordinance, based on findings from the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP).
Develop land use tools that will facilitate increased production of various housing types such as duplex and triplex buildings, where appropriate.
Evaluate the feasibility of establishing a County brownfields program.
Create an inventory of all publicly-owned land and facilities (belonging to the County and other jurisdictions) near existing and future public transit and identify opportunities for transit-oriented development.
Create guidance language for joint development opportunities on County-owned land, drawing upon Metro's Joint Development Program, Policies, and Process and actively seek opportunities for joint development that improves transit access.
Promote walkability through various tools, including zoning that enables a mix of uses, and pedestrian enhancements.
Develop equitable design guidelines that promote high quality living environments for all.
Implement tenant protection measures (e.g., Right to Counsel, rent escrow) to avoid displacement impacts from housing repairs and improvements, including those that are made to meet sustainable design guidelines, correct code violations, or address habitability issues.
Implement substantive resident and small business protection measures to avoid displacement impacts from community investments, including rent control, just cause eviction, and "right-to-return" ordinances.
Collaborate with the City of Los Angeles and others t o develop a “Just Transition” plan and task force that examines the impact of the transition to a cleaner economy on disadvantaged workers, identifies strategies for supporting displaced workers, and develops recommendations for ensuring inclusive employment practices within growth sectors of the economy.
Partner with community-based organizations, educational institutions, and the private sector to connect and place graduates and workers with meaningful on-the-job training and employment opportunities within growth sectors of the economy.