Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2986Introduced by Assembly Member Wendy CarrilloFebruary 16, 2024An act to amend Section 64712 of add and repeal Section 56387 of the Government Code, relating to housing. local government.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2986, as amended, Wendy Carrillo. Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act. Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles: East Los Angeles Task Force.Existing law, the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, provides the exclusive authority and procedure for the initiation, conduct, and completion of changes of organization and reorganization for cities and districts, except as specified. The act continues in existence in each county a local agency formation commission (LAFCO) that consists of members appointed, as specified, and that oversees those changes of organization and reorganization. The act authorizes a LAFCO to, among other things, review and approve with or without amendment, wholly, partially, or conditionally, or disapprove proposals for changes of organization or reorganization, including incorporation of a city or formation of a district, as specified.This bill would require the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) to establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles, as defined. The bill would require the task force to be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles. The bill would require the task force to meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, as specified. The bill, by December 1, 2026, would require the task force to complete and submit a report to the Legislature on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2027.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law, the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act, establishes the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and states that the agencys purpose is to increase the supply of affordable housing in the County of Los Angeles by providing for significantly enhanced funding and technical assistance at a regional level for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing production, as specified . Existing law authorizes the agency to determine its organizational structure. Existing law specifies that any subsidiary unit established by the agency shall be referred to as an organizational unit and it, or its chief executive officer, may be delegated powers or duties deemed appropriate, as specified .This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions described above authorizing the agency to delegate an organizational unit, or its chief executive officer, appropriate powers and duties.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) East Los Angeles, an unincorporated area within the County of Los Angeles, has long been recognized for its vibrant community and cultural significance. Despite its rich history and significant population, it lacks the municipal governance structure of an incorporated city or special district, potentially limiting its access to resources and self-determination.(b) Incorporation or the establishment of special districts could provide East Los Angeles with a greater ability to address local needs, improve public services, and enhance community development and engagement.(c) However, the potential impacts of these changes, including the fiscal, governmental, and community effects, require thorough examination to ensure that the interests of East Los Angeles residents are fully considered and protected.(d) Therefore, a dedicated task force is necessary to study, analyze, and report on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation to provide the Legislature and the community of East Los Angeles with comprehensive information to make informed decisions.SEC. 2. Section 56387 is added to the Government Code, to read:56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique circumstances surrounding the potential incorporation of East Los Angeles.SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.Section 64712 of the Government Code is amended to read:64712.(a)The agency may determine its organizational structure, which may include, but is not limited to, the establishment of departments, divisions, subsidiary units, or similar entities. Any department, division, subsidiary unit, or similar entity established by the agency shall be referred to in this chapter as an organizational unit.(b)The board may delegate to an organizational unit, or to its chief executive officer, any powers and duties it deems appropriate. Powers and duties that may be delegated to an organizational unit include, but are not limited to, the following:(1)Approval of contracts up to authority limits established by the board, except that final approval of labor contracts shall require board approval.(2)Hearing and resolving bid protests.
Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2986Introduced by Assembly Member Wendy CarrilloFebruary 16, 2024An act to amend Section 64712 of add and repeal Section 56387 of the Government Code, relating to housing. local government.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2986, as amended, Wendy Carrillo. Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act. Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles: East Los Angeles Task Force.Existing law, the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, provides the exclusive authority and procedure for the initiation, conduct, and completion of changes of organization and reorganization for cities and districts, except as specified. The act continues in existence in each county a local agency formation commission (LAFCO) that consists of members appointed, as specified, and that oversees those changes of organization and reorganization. The act authorizes a LAFCO to, among other things, review and approve with or without amendment, wholly, partially, or conditionally, or disapprove proposals for changes of organization or reorganization, including incorporation of a city or formation of a district, as specified.This bill would require the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) to establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles, as defined. The bill would require the task force to be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles. The bill would require the task force to meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, as specified. The bill, by December 1, 2026, would require the task force to complete and submit a report to the Legislature on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2027.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law, the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act, establishes the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and states that the agencys purpose is to increase the supply of affordable housing in the County of Los Angeles by providing for significantly enhanced funding and technical assistance at a regional level for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing production, as specified . Existing law authorizes the agency to determine its organizational structure. Existing law specifies that any subsidiary unit established by the agency shall be referred to as an organizational unit and it, or its chief executive officer, may be delegated powers or duties deemed appropriate, as specified .This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions described above authorizing the agency to delegate an organizational unit, or its chief executive officer, appropriate powers and duties.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NOYES
Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024
Amended IN Assembly March 21, 2024
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2986
Introduced by Assembly Member Wendy CarrilloFebruary 16, 2024
Introduced by Assembly Member Wendy Carrillo
February 16, 2024
An act to amend Section 64712 of add and repeal Section 56387 of the Government Code, relating to housing. local government.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2986, as amended, Wendy Carrillo. Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act. Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles: East Los Angeles Task Force.
Existing law, the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, provides the exclusive authority and procedure for the initiation, conduct, and completion of changes of organization and reorganization for cities and districts, except as specified. The act continues in existence in each county a local agency formation commission (LAFCO) that consists of members appointed, as specified, and that oversees those changes of organization and reorganization. The act authorizes a LAFCO to, among other things, review and approve with or without amendment, wholly, partially, or conditionally, or disapprove proposals for changes of organization or reorganization, including incorporation of a city or formation of a district, as specified.This bill would require the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) to establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles, as defined. The bill would require the task force to be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles. The bill would require the task force to meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, as specified. The bill, by December 1, 2026, would require the task force to complete and submit a report to the Legislature on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2027.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Existing law, the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act, establishes the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and states that the agencys purpose is to increase the supply of affordable housing in the County of Los Angeles by providing for significantly enhanced funding and technical assistance at a regional level for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing production, as specified . Existing law authorizes the agency to determine its organizational structure. Existing law specifies that any subsidiary unit established by the agency shall be referred to as an organizational unit and it, or its chief executive officer, may be delegated powers or duties deemed appropriate, as specified .This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions described above authorizing the agency to delegate an organizational unit, or its chief executive officer, appropriate powers and duties.
Existing law, the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, provides the exclusive authority and procedure for the initiation, conduct, and completion of changes of organization and reorganization for cities and districts, except as specified. The act continues in existence in each county a local agency formation commission (LAFCO) that consists of members appointed, as specified, and that oversees those changes of organization and reorganization. The act authorizes a LAFCO to, among other things, review and approve with or without amendment, wholly, partially, or conditionally, or disapprove proposals for changes of organization or reorganization, including incorporation of a city or formation of a district, as specified.
This bill would require the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) to establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles, as defined. The bill would require the task force to be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles. The bill would require the task force to meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, as specified. The bill, by December 1, 2026, would require the task force to complete and submit a report to the Legislature on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions. The bill would repeal these provisions on January 1, 2027.
This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law, the Los Angeles County Regional Housing Finance Act, establishes the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency and states that the agencys purpose is to increase the supply of affordable housing in the County of Los Angeles by providing for significantly enhanced funding and technical assistance at a regional level for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing production, as specified . Existing law authorizes the agency to determine its organizational structure. Existing law specifies that any subsidiary unit established by the agency shall be referred to as an organizational unit and it, or its chief executive officer, may be delegated powers or duties deemed appropriate, as specified .
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions described above authorizing the agency to delegate an organizational unit, or its chief executive officer, appropriate powers and duties.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. (a) East Los Angeles, an unincorporated area within the County of Los Angeles, has long been recognized for its vibrant community and cultural significance. Despite its rich history and significant population, it lacks the municipal governance structure of an incorporated city or special district, potentially limiting its access to resources and self-determination.(b) Incorporation or the establishment of special districts could provide East Los Angeles with a greater ability to address local needs, improve public services, and enhance community development and engagement.(c) However, the potential impacts of these changes, including the fiscal, governmental, and community effects, require thorough examination to ensure that the interests of East Los Angeles residents are fully considered and protected.(d) Therefore, a dedicated task force is necessary to study, analyze, and report on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation to provide the Legislature and the community of East Los Angeles with comprehensive information to make informed decisions.SEC. 2. Section 56387 is added to the Government Code, to read:56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique circumstances surrounding the potential incorporation of East Los Angeles.SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.SECTION 1.Section 64712 of the Government Code is amended to read:64712.(a)The agency may determine its organizational structure, which may include, but is not limited to, the establishment of departments, divisions, subsidiary units, or similar entities. Any department, division, subsidiary unit, or similar entity established by the agency shall be referred to in this chapter as an organizational unit.(b)The board may delegate to an organizational unit, or to its chief executive officer, any powers and duties it deems appropriate. Powers and duties that may be delegated to an organizational unit include, but are not limited to, the following:(1)Approval of contracts up to authority limits established by the board, except that final approval of labor contracts shall require board approval.(2)Hearing and resolving bid protests.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. (a) East Los Angeles, an unincorporated area within the County of Los Angeles, has long been recognized for its vibrant community and cultural significance. Despite its rich history and significant population, it lacks the municipal governance structure of an incorporated city or special district, potentially limiting its access to resources and self-determination.(b) Incorporation or the establishment of special districts could provide East Los Angeles with a greater ability to address local needs, improve public services, and enhance community development and engagement.(c) However, the potential impacts of these changes, including the fiscal, governmental, and community effects, require thorough examination to ensure that the interests of East Los Angeles residents are fully considered and protected.(d) Therefore, a dedicated task force is necessary to study, analyze, and report on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation to provide the Legislature and the community of East Los Angeles with comprehensive information to make informed decisions.
SECTION 1. (a) East Los Angeles, an unincorporated area within the County of Los Angeles, has long been recognized for its vibrant community and cultural significance. Despite its rich history and significant population, it lacks the municipal governance structure of an incorporated city or special district, potentially limiting its access to resources and self-determination.(b) Incorporation or the establishment of special districts could provide East Los Angeles with a greater ability to address local needs, improve public services, and enhance community development and engagement.(c) However, the potential impacts of these changes, including the fiscal, governmental, and community effects, require thorough examination to ensure that the interests of East Los Angeles residents are fully considered and protected.(d) Therefore, a dedicated task force is necessary to study, analyze, and report on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation to provide the Legislature and the community of East Los Angeles with comprehensive information to make informed decisions.
SECTION 1. (a) East Los Angeles, an unincorporated area within the County of Los Angeles, has long been recognized for its vibrant community and cultural significance. Despite its rich history and significant population, it lacks the municipal governance structure of an incorporated city or special district, potentially limiting its access to resources and self-determination.
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(b) Incorporation or the establishment of special districts could provide East Los Angeles with a greater ability to address local needs, improve public services, and enhance community development and engagement.
(c) However, the potential impacts of these changes, including the fiscal, governmental, and community effects, require thorough examination to ensure that the interests of East Los Angeles residents are fully considered and protected.
(d) Therefore, a dedicated task force is necessary to study, analyze, and report on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation to provide the Legislature and the community of East Los Angeles with comprehensive information to make informed decisions.
SEC. 2. Section 56387 is added to the Government Code, to read:56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 2. Section 56387 is added to the Government Code, to read:
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56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1). (c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.(f) For purposes of this section:(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
56387. (a) The Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles (LALAFCO) shall establish the East Los Angeles Task Force for the purposes of identifying and evaluating the potential impacts of incorporation of, or the establishment of special districts within, East Los Angeles.
(b) (1) The task force shall be composed of 11 members appointed by LALAFCO in consultation with the County of Los Angeles.
(2) The LALAFCO shall issue a solicitation of interest throughout the East Los Angeles community and select the representatives to be part of the task force pursuant to paragraph (1).
(c) (1) The task force shall meet quarterly, incorporating robust community engagement, to discuss the potential impacts of incorporation or the establishment of special districts in East Los Angeles, including, but not limited to, fiscal impacts, governance structure, public services, community identity, and local control.
(2) By December 1, 2026, the task force shall complete and submit a report to the Legislature, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, on the potential impacts of city and special district incorporation in East Los Angeles, including an analysis of advantages, disadvantages, and recommendations for future actions.
(3) The task force shall ensure the report required to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) includes comprehensive community input and engagement.
(d) Upon completing its duties required under subdivision (c), the task force shall cease to exist.
(e) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or affect the ability of LALAFCO or any local jurisdictions authority or ability to consider or approve proposals for incorporation or the establishment of special districts in accordance with this division.
(f) For purposes of this section:
(1) East Los Angeles means the unincorporated area situated within the County of Los Angeles that is designated as East Los Angeles by the United States Census Bureau in the most recent decennial census.
(2) LALAFCO means the Local Agency Formation Commission for the County of Los Angeles.
(g) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique circumstances surrounding the potential incorporation of East Los Angeles.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique circumstances surrounding the potential incorporation of East Los Angeles.
SEC. 3. The Legislature finds and declares that a special statute is necessary and that a general statute cannot be made applicable within the meaning of Section 16 of Article IV of the California Constitution because of the unique circumstances surrounding the potential incorporation of East Los Angeles.
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SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 4. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
### SEC. 4.
(a)The agency may determine its organizational structure, which may include, but is not limited to, the establishment of departments, divisions, subsidiary units, or similar entities. Any department, division, subsidiary unit, or similar entity established by the agency shall be referred to in this chapter as an organizational unit.
(b)The board may delegate to an organizational unit, or to its chief executive officer, any powers and duties it deems appropriate. Powers and duties that may be delegated to an organizational unit include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)Approval of contracts up to authority limits established by the board, except that final approval of labor contracts shall require board approval.
(2)Hearing and resolving bid protests.