EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Thursday to establish a Unified Permitting Authority within the Altadena One-Stop Recovery Permitting Center.

The motion was authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath.

According to Barger's office, the UPA will streamline and expedite the residential rebuilding process for those impacted by the deadly Eaton Fire, which destroyed nearly 7,000 homes in the unincorporated community of Altadena.

"I’ve been keeping a close eye on the County’s One Stop Permitting Shop and to be candid — I’m not satisfied with the pace,” Barger said in a statement Thursday. "No rebuild permits have been issued in Altadena and that’s unacceptable. Today’s motion will cut through the red tape to get my Altadena constituents back on track to rebuilding faster. We don't have time to waste."

The UPA will be empowered to make final permitting decisions across departmental lines, resolve regulatory conflicts in real time and eliminate bottlenecks that have delayed recovery efforts. Key county departments involved in approving rebuilding plans — regional planning, public works, fire and public health — will also be required to assign senior-level liaisons to the one-stop center, Barger's office says.

"Helping our communities recover swiftly and effectively from this year’s devastating fires is Los Angeles County’s highest priority,” Horvath said in a statement. "We must ensure the rebuilding process is not only fast and efficient but also equitable and accessible for every resident. The Calabasas One-Stop Permitting Center, created in the wake of the Woolsey Fire, stands as a proven model of what’s possible when we prioritize people over red tape. I’m committed to enhancing this approach and bringing the same level of responsive support to our neighbors in Altadena."

A copy of the approved motion can be viewed here.

The Altadena One-Stop Permit Center is located at 464 West Woodbury Road, Suite 210, Altadena, CA 91001. Walk-ins are welcome, and consultation appointments can be scheduled here.