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LA Warehouse Firm Blocked From Rebuilding After Disaster
31 Jul
Summary
- Mayor Bass ordered no rebuilding until investigation is complete.
- Warehouse operator failed to meet cleanup and resident support commitments.
- City council may consider ordinance for moratorium on new cold storage facilities.
Mayor Karen Bass has enacted a new executive order halting rebuilding plans for a warehouse in Boyle Heights following a significant disaster at the site. The city will not process any rebuilding applications until a comprehensive investigation is completed and future land use is reviewed. This action comes after the warehouse operator, Lineage, submitted a building permit earlier this week.
Mayor Bass expressed frustration with Lineage's failures, stating their commitments to cleanup and resident support have been unmet. She highlighted issues including inadequate relocation assistance, persistent odors, and the migration of pests into residential areas. The mayor characterized Lineage's attempt to submit rebuilding plans as an insult to the suffering families impacted by the warehouse's actions.
In response to the ongoing issues, Mayor Bass also called for an ordinance to establish a moratorium on new large cold storage facilities near residential areas and sensitive locations. The LA County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a motion to increase penalties for public health violations associated with the Lineage facility.
