Motion Regarding Overconcentration of Senior Care Facilities

WHEREAS, neighborhood councils have a responsibility to safeguard the integrity of Los Angeles’ neighborhoods to provide a quality of life that is fair to all, and
WHEREAS, there is a lack of standards for senior care facilities, housing 6 or fewer clients, above that of a single family residence that takes into consideration their potential need for the additional use of Fire, Police and Paramedics; and
WHEREAS, the over concentration of such facilities in a single family residential area can have adverse impacts on the community; and
WHEREAS, the adverse impacts are not limited to senior care facilities housing 6 or fewer clients,
THEREFORE, the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council supports Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar’s motion directing the Department of Planning to prepare a report providing an interpretation of California Health and Safety Code Section 1566.3 relative to licensing operation and sitting senior facilities with 6 or less residents in single family residential zones.
FURTHER, the report should include recommendations as to what, if any, modifications can be made to State law to prohibit over concentration of such facilities into one geographic area, as well as proposed bill language designed to close statutory loopholes that may exist to afford the City some degree of local control over senior care facilities in residentially zoned areas that protects the health and dignity of those living in such facilities while preserving the quality of life of all residents living in the community.
Additionally, the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council recommends that the motion be amended to include all special needs housing in residential areas.