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County Sanitation District No. 27 and Newhall Ranch Sanitation District Recommendations and Approval of Minutes 1. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held December 3, 2024 (District No. 27) (3) and (Newhall Ranch Sanitation District) (5); 2. Recommendation: Approve October, November, and December 2024 expenses in total amounts of $12,142 (District No. 27) and $122,210 (Newhall Ranch Sanitation District); and 3. Recommendation: Receive and order filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2024 (both Districts); 4. Recommendation: Wastewater Service Charge (Newhall Ranch Sanitation District) (5) a. Order Wastewater Service Charge Report, containing a description of each parcel and amount of proposed wastewater service charge for FY 2025-26 for each parcel, filed with the Clerk of the Board of Directors of the District(s); and b. Establish June 24, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., at the Board of Supervisors as the date, time, and place for public hearing on the report, and order publication of required public notices.

Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting Minutes for January 2025, for which the Board is the Governing Body, as recommended by the Executive Officer of the Board. NOTE: The minutes for the month of January 2025 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/

Additions to the agenda which were posted more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting, as indicated on the supplemental agenda.

Items not on the posted agenda, to be presented and (if requested) referred to staff or placed on the agenda for action at a future meeting of the Board, or matters requiring immediate action because of an emergency situation or where the need to take immediate action came to the attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda. BOARD MEMBERS - (5)

Recommendations by individual Supervisors to establish, extend or otherwise modify cash rewards for information concerning crimes, consistent with the Los Angeles County Code.

Appointments to Commissions/Committees/Special Districts Recommendations for appointment/reappointment or removal for Commissions/Committees/Special Districts (+ denotes reappointments): Documents on file in the Executive Office. Supervisor Hilda L. Solis Joseph W. Waz, Jr., Quality and Productivity Commission Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Debora M. Bright-Laney+, and Sherron A. Rouzan+, Assessment Appeals Board Ronnie Jayne+, Consumer Affairs Advisory Commission; also waive limitation of length of service requirement pursuant to County Code Section 3.13.030B Jordan Greer, Los Angeles County Citizens’ Economy and Efficiency Commission Emmanuel Alcantar+, and Kevin J. Patel+, Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission Supervisor Kathryn Barger Rebecca Birotte+, Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs Commission on HIV Ismael Salamanca, Gerald Green (Alternate), Jeremy Mitchell (Alternate), Aaron Raines (Alternate), Sabel Samone-Loreca (Alternate), Carlos A. Vega-Matos (Alternate) Rob Lester, Planning, Priorities & Allocations Committee Olga Marie Davis, Public Policy Committee Caitlin Dolan, Standards & Best Practices Committee Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation Jermaine Hampton, Workforce Development Board

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes for January 2025 and Special Districts for which the Board is the Governing body, as recommended by the Executive Officer of the Board. NOTE: The minutes for the month of January 2025 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/

Ordinance Change Authorizing an Increase to Civil and Criminal Grand Jury Daily Stipend Recommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 4 - Revenue and Finance, Section 4.76.020 Payment of Fees to grand jurors, to increase the daily stipend for all Grand Jurors from $60 to $80. (Relates to Agenda No. 46)

Negotiated Exchange of Property Joint Resolution Recommendation: Adopt a joint resolution between the Board, as the Governing Body of the County, Consolidated Fire Protection District, the County Flood Control District, and on behalf of County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) 1687, County Lighting District Landscaping and Lighting Act-1 (CLD LLA-1), Unincorporated Zone, Road District No. 5, and LA County Library, and the City Council of the City of San Gabriel (1), based on the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from proposed Annexation No. 2022-09, to annex approximately 0.172± acres of inhabited territory to the City of San Gabriel; withdraw the territory proposed for annexation from CLMD 1687 and exclude the territory proposed for annexation from CLD LLA-1, Unincorporated Zone; and find that the proposed joint resolution is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.

General Plan Amendment Resolution Recommendation: Adopt a resolution on: (1) WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AREA PLAN ("WSGVAP") project (WSGVAP Project): (A) Certifying the final Program Environmental Impact Review (Final PEIR), Environmental Assessment No. RPPL2023005884-(1 and 5), and finding it has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State and County guidelines related thereto; certifying it independently reviewed and considered the Final PEIR, and the Final PEIR reflects its independent judgment and analysis as to the environmental consequences of the WSGVAP Project; (B) Determining that, where significant adverse environmental effects of the WSGVAP Project, as described in the Final PEIR, have not been reduced to a level of less than significant, the benefits of the WSGVAP and WSGVAP Ordinance, such as specific social, economic, legal, technological, or other considerations, outweigh the environmental effects of the WSGVAP Project, as stated in the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the WSGVAP Project; (C) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring Report Program (MMRP) for the WSGVAP Project, finding the MMRP is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during WSGVAP Project implementation; (D) Finding the WSGVAP, accompanying Land Use Policy (LUP) Map, zone changes, and WSGVAP Ordinance are compatible with, and supportive of the goals and policies of the General Plan; in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare; in conformity with good zoning practice; and consistent with other applicable provisions of the Los Angeles County Code, Title 22 (Title 22); and (E) Adopting the WSGVAP and WSGVAP Ordinance, Project No. PRJ2023-003982-(1 and 5), General Plan Amendment No. RPPL2023005882-(1 and 5), Zone Change No. RPPL2023005883-(1 and 5), Ordinance No. RPPL2024002630-(1 and 5) amending the County of Los County (County) General Plan (General Plan) to establish the WSGVAP with the updated LUP Map for the nine unincorporated communities of the WSGVAP; amending Title 22 to establish the WSGVAP Ordinance and updated zone changes and rescinding the Altadena Community Plan, as recommended by the County Regional Planning Commission (Commission); and find they are consistent with the General Plan. (On December 10, 2024, the Board indicated its intent to approve the WSGVAP); (2) SOUTH BAY AREA PLAN (SBAP) Project (SBAP Project): (A) Certifying the Final PEIR, Environmental Assessment No. RPPL2022014512-(2 and 4), and finding it has been prepared in compliance with CEQA and the State and County guidelines related thereto; and certifying it independently reviewed and considered the Final PEIR, and the Final PEIR reflects its independent judgment and analysis as to the environmental consequences of the SBAP Project; (B) Determining that, where significant adverse environmental effects of the SBAP Project, as described in the Final PEIR, have not been reduced to a level of less than significant, the benefits of the SBAP and SBAP Ordinance outweigh the environmental effects of the SBAP Project, as stated in the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the SBAP Project; (C) Adopting the MMRP for the SBAP Project, finding that the MMRP is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during SBAP Project implementation; (D) Finding the SBAP, the accompanying LUP Map, zone changes, SBAP Ordinance, and West Carson TOD Specific Plan compatible with, and supportive of the goals and policies of the General Plan; in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare; in conformity with good zoning practice; and consistent with other applicable provisions of Title 22; and (E) Adopting General Plan Amendment No. RPPL2023-004724-(2 and 4), Advance Planning No. RPPL2022014508-(2 and 4), Advance Planning No. RPPL2022014509-(2 and 4), and Zone Change No. RPPL2023004725-(2 and 4), amending the General Plan to establish the SBAP with the updated LUP Map for the eight unincorporated communities of the South Bay Planning Area, and amending Title 22 to establish the SBAP Ordinance and updated zone changes, including the West Carson TOD Specific Plan, and finding they are consistent with the General Plan. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the SBAP); and (3) WESTSIDE AREA PLAN (WSAP) project (WSAP Project): (A) Certifying the Final PEIR, Environmental Assessment No. RPPL2023002449-(2 and 3), by finding, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15090, that the Final PEIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA; certifying it independently reviewed and considered the Final PEIR; and the Final PEIR reflects the County’s independent judgment and analysis; (B) Adopting the CEQA Findings of Fact that have been prepared, pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21081 and 21081.5, and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; (C) Adopting the MMRP for the WSAP Project, finding the MMRP is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during WSAP Project implementation; (D) Adopting the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines section 15093; and determining the WSAP Project’s significant and unavoidable impacts are outweighed by specific social, economic, legal, technological, or other considerations; and (E) Adopting WSAP Project No. PRJ2023-001700-(2 and 3), Advance Planning Project No. RPPL2023002448-(2 and 3), General Plan Amendment No. RPPL2023002433-(2 and 3), and Zone Change No. RPPL2023002450-(2 and 3), the accompanying LUP Map, and zone changes; and finds the WSAP Ordinance, as amended, compatible with, and supportive of the goals and policies of the General Plan; in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare; in conformity with good zoning practice; and consistent with other applicable provisions of Title 22. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the WSAP) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates Agenda Nos. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending the Los Angeles County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning, Section 22.06.060, changing regulations for the execution of the Westside Area Plan, a component of the Los Angeles County General Plan, by amending the maps of the following zoned districts: View Park No. 68, Baldwin Hills No. 69, Playa Del Rey No. 89, Franklin Canyon No. 123, and Gilmore Island. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 13 and 39)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending Title 22 - Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code, to implement the goals and policies of the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan by reorganizing existing standards into the new areawide West San Gabriel Valley Planning Area Standards District, adding new regulations, updating existing standards and permitting requirements, and making technical corrections to Title 22 for clarification and ease of implementation. (On December 10, 2024, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 13 and 34)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending the Los Angeles County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning, Section 22.06.060, changing regulations for the execution of the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan, a component of the Los Angeles County General Plan, by amending the maps of the following zoned districts: Altadena No. 3, Duarte No. 46, East Pasadena No. 12, East San Gabriel No. 9, La Crescenta No. 16, Montrose No. 26, Northeast Pasadena No. 85, Rosemead No. 20, San Pasqual No. 11, South Arcadia No. 67, South San Gabriel No. 78, and South Santa Anita-Temple City No. 8. (On December 10, 2024, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 13 and 38)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending Title 22 - Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code to implement the goals and policies of the West Carson Transit-Oriented District Specific Plan by updating use regulations and development standards to guide future transit-oriented development in the unincorporated West Carson community and expanding the Specific Plan area to cover Alpine Village. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 13, 33 and 36)

Writing Evaluation Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Personnel to execute a contract with CPS HR Consulting, for the provision of writing evaluation services, effective upon execution, for an initial term of three years, with up to two consecutive one-year extension options at an estimated amount of $183,000 for the initial three-year term; exercise the two one-year extension options at an annual approximate amount of $61,000 and an approximate total amount of $122,000; execute amendments to the contract to add, delete, and/or change certain non-substantive terms and conditions, as well as terms and conditions required by the Board, and to maintain compliance with applicable law; and increase the annual contract amount up to 10% for additional work within the scope of the contract, if required. (Department of Human Resources) APPROVE

Records Payment and Processing System and Related Services Sole Source Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to execute a Sole Source contract with LexisNexis VitalChek Network, Inc., for a records payment and processing system and related services, for a period of five base years, with two one-year and six month-to-month extensions options, for a maximum term of seven years and six months; prepare and execute future amendments to exercise the extension options; and authorize the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to take the following actions: (Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.) Prepare and execute future amendments to the contract as needed to reflect changes resulting from new legislation or changes to County policy terms and conditions, reflect changes in State and County legislation, modify the statement of work to meet operational needs, or make any other necessary changes which do not materially alter any term or condition of the contract; Prepare and execute future amendments to increase transaction fees in Exhibit B (Pricing Schedule) per Paragraph 5.0 of the contract; and Terminate the contract in whole or in part as necessary.

Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Valencia - Facilities) Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County, find that the proposed actions are either not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and that alternatively, for that portion of the proposed actions that provide funding for the Mission Village Project, Project No. 04-181 (Project) (5), which was approved by the Board on July 18, 2017, determine that the recommended action is within the scope of the Mission Village Project impacts analyzed in a Recirculated Environmental Impact Report (REIR) previously certified by the Board; Also, acting as the Legislative Body of the County of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No. 2021-01 (Valencia - Facilities) (the “Facilities CDF”), adopt a resolution accepting the unanimous consent and approval of owners of property within the area proposed to be annexed as Improvement Area No. 4 of the Facilities Community Facilities District, authorizing the levy of a special tax and the incurring of bonded indebtedness therein, and instruct the Executive Officer of the Board to sign and record the annexation map of Improvement Area No. 4 and record a notice of special tax lien with respect thereto within 15 days; and find that the proposed action is not a project under CEQA; alternatively, for that portion of the proposed action that relates to the Mission Village Project, Project No. 04-181, acting as a responsible agency, consider the REIR prepared and certified by the County as lead agency for the Project; certify that the Board has independently reviewed and considered the information contained in the REIR and reached its own conclusions regarding the environmental effects of the Facilities CFD's approvals related to the Project as shown in the REIR; adopt the mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) as applicable, finding that the MMRP is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during Project implementation; and determine that the significant adverse effects of the Project have either been reduced to an acceptable level or are outweighed by the specific considerations of the Project, as outlined in the Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, which findings and statement are adopted an incorporated herein by reference as applicable. (Treasurer and Tax Collector and Department of Regional Planning) ADOPT

Treasurer and Tax Collector Investment Policy Recommendation: Authorize the Treasurer and Tax Collector to invest and reinvest County funds and funds of other depositors in the County Treasury; and adopt the Treasurer and Tax Collector Investment Policy. (Treasurer and Tax Collector) ADOPT

Interagency Cash Transfer Agreement Recommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution authorizing the Interagency Cash Transfer Agreement with the State of California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28; approve and authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute the agreement with DOR to provide vocational and employment services for FYs 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28, with the Department of Mental Health to provide $1,104,817 per fiscal year, fully funded by 2011 Realignment revenue and the DOR will leverage $4,082,118 of Federal funds per fiscal year, for a total annual funding of $5,186,935 for the integrated program of vocational rehabilitation and employment services; authorize the Director to prepare, sign, and execute future amendments to the agreement, provided that any such amendment is necessary to reflect revisions required by the DOR and/or revisions requested by either party to the terms and conditions, and/or allow for rollover of unspent funds upon DOR approval; and authorize the Director to terminate the agreement, if necessary. (Department of Mental Health) ADOPT

Continue the Declared Local Health Emergency for the January 2025 Critical Fires Recommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution to continue the local health emergency declared on January 10, 2025 due to the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events. (Department of Public Health) ADOPT

As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services Master Agreements Revised recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Beaches and Harbors to award and execute as-needed Environmental Consulting Services Master Agreements (MAs) with 11 contractors to provide as-needed environmental consulting services to the Department of Beaches and Harbors (2, 3 and 4), for an initial term of three years, with four one-year extension options, effective upon execution, at an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 or a maximum amount of $7,700,000 for all executed MAs over the potential total term of seven years, which is inclusive of any potential increase of 10% annually for any unforeseen increase in services; find that the proposed actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Beaches and Harbors) APPROVE Authorize and execute the four one-year extension options of the MAs if, in the opinion of the Director, the contractors have effectively performed the services during the previous contract period and the services are still needed and required; Increase the maximum amount payable under all work orders issued on the MAs up to 10% in any year of the MAs, including any extension option, for any additional, unforeseen, or increased services within the scope of the MAs, subject to the availability of funds in the Department of Beaches and Harbors’ (Department’s) budget, and increase the annual aggregate amount (Contract Sum) to the extent that funding is available from or held by approved funding sources; Extend the MA term, or any optional MA year, to grant up to 12 one-month extensions for the completion of any work order approved before the expiration of the MA term or optional MA year, subject to the MAs terms and conditions, and subject to the availability of funds in the Department’s budget; and Award and execute MAs to add additional contractors as they become qualified throughout the term of the MAs, execute and amend individual work orders to incorporate changes as necessary, execute amendments should a contracting entity merge, be acquired or change its entity, add or delete services and categories to the MA as they become necessary, and suspend or terminate agreements if, in the opinion of the Director, it is in the best interest of the County to do so.

Landscaping and Lighting Act District 2, Zone 21 (Sunset Pointe) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommendation: Approve and file the Engineer’s Report; adopt a resolution of intention for the proposed increase to the existing landscape maintenance assessment, for Landscaping and Lighting Act District 2, Zone 21 (Sunset Pointe) (5) from $750 to $1,257.19 for a single-family residence starting in Fiscal Year 2025- 26; set April 29, 2025 for public hearing; and find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Negotiated Property Tax Exchange Joint Resolution Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County, the County Library, the Consolidated Fire Protection District, and the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley (5), adopt a Negotiated Property Tax Exchange Joint Resolution (Resolution) approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from Annexation 40-167 (4-223), Local Agency Formation Commission Designation 2024-06, on behalf of the County, the County Library, the Consolidated Fire Protection District, and the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley; authorize the Director of Public Works and the Chief of the Consolidated Fire Protection District, on behalf of the County, the County Library, the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley, and the Consolidated Fire Protection District, to take all actions necessary to effectuate the Resolution; and find that the proposed actions are either not a project under, or are exempt from, the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Negotiated Property Tax Exchange Joint Resolution Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County, the Consolidated Fire Protection District, and the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley (5), adopt a Negotiated Property Tax Exchange Joint Resolution (Resolution) approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue resulting from Annexation 40-157 (34-46), Local Agency Formation Commission Designation 2023-01, on behalf of the County, the Consolidated Fire Protection District, and the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley; authorize the Director of Public Works and the Chief of the Consolidated Fire Protection District, on behalf of the County, the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley, and the Consolidated Fire Protection District, to take all actions necessary to effectuate the Resolution; and find that the proposed actions are either not a project under, or exempt from, the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Annual and On-Call Soft-Bottom Channel Facility Clearing Services Contract Recommendation: Award and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a contract with International Environmental Corporation, for annual and on-call soft-bottom channel facility clearing services within the west maintenance area of the County (1, 3 and 5), for a term of one year, with four one-year and six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum potential contract term of 66 months, and a maximum potential contract amount of $2,164,653; find that the contract work is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE Renew the contract for each renewal option and extension period if, in the opinion of the Director, International Environmental Corporation has successfully performed during the previous contract period, and services are still required, approve and execute amendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, and suspend work, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so; and Annually increase the contract amount up to an additional 10% of the annual contract amount, which is included in the maximum potential contract amount, for unforeseen additional work within the scope of the contract if required, and adjust the annual contract amount for each extension option year over the term of the contract to allow for an annual Cost of Living Adjustment, in accordance with County policy and the terms of the contract.

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Emergency Department Air Handling Unit Coil Replacement Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Emergency Department Air Handling Unit Coil Replacement Project, Capital Project No. 8A100, (Project) (3), with a total Project budget of $650,000; approve a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 appropriation adjustment to allocate $438,000 from the Department of Health Services' Enterprise Fund Committed for Health Services to fund the estimated FY 2024-25 expenditures for the proposed Project; authorize the Director of Public Works to deliver the proposed Project using a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE 4-VOTES

Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Campus North Parking Structure Project Recommendation: Certify that the Addendum for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Campus North Parking Structure Project, Capital Project No. 6A015 (Project) (2), to the previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Center Campus Redevelopment Project, has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the County; find that the Board has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Addendum together with the Final Environmental Impact Report, prior to approving the Project, and approve the Addendum; establish and approve the Project, with a total budget of $25,000,000; approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $25,000,000 to the proposed Project from the use of obligated fund balance Committed for American Rescue Plan-Enabled Capital Programs, to fully fund the Project; and take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE 4-VOTES Find that McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., is the responsive and responsible proposer that submitted the most advantageous and best value proposal for the Project, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a Design-Build contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for a contract amount not to exceed $16,155,321, plus a design completion allowance of $850,000, for a maximum contract amount of $17,005,321, contingent upon submission of acceptable performance and payment bonds, and evidence of required insurance filed by McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Authorize the Director of Public Works, with concurrence from the Chief Executive Office, to exercise control of the design completion allowance of $850,000, including the authority to reallocate the allowance into the contract amount, as appropriate, in accordance with the contract requirements; and Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute consultant services agreements for the stipend amount of $50,000 with Bomel Construction Company, Inc., and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, the second and third highest ranked eligible Design-Build proposers, that met the stipend eligibility criteria in the Request for Proposals for preparation of proposal, funded by existing Project funds.

Program Evaluation Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute a contract with Northwest Professional Consortium, Inc. for the provision of program evaluation services under the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA), for a one-year period commencing April 15, 2025 through April 14, 2026, at an estimated annual contract amount of $450,000; execute contract modifications to extend the term for up to six one-year periods, and six month-to-month option periods, for a total of seven years and six months; execute modifications to increase and/or decrease the contract amount, based on the amount approved for that year, by the JJCPA, to be allocated to the Probation Department; and approve non-material, technical, and administrative changes to the contract, approve necessary changes to the scope of service and, if necessary, termination of the contract, in whole or in part. (Probation Department) APPROVE

Acquisition of Two Pieces of Sheet Metal Fabrication Equipment Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Internal Services, as the County's Purchasing Agent, to proceed with the solicitation and acquisition of one Cincinnati HS Series Hydraulic Shear and one Cincinnati 135XFe Hydraulic Press Brake for an estimated total amount of $685,000, which includes equipment, shipping, labor for installation, bonds, and taxes. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

Commemorative 175th Anniversary Badge Program Agreement Amendment Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Internal Services, through the Executive Officer of the Board, to amend an agreement and issue a temporary license to Entenmann-Rovin, the County's authorized badge vendor, to be the retail distributor of the commemorative 175th anniversary badge using the Department's name and insignias; authorize the Sheriff to allow authorized sworn designated uniformed personnel to participate in the optional and voluntary Program and wear the specially-designed commemorative 175th anniversary badge from April 1, 2025, through May 1, 2026; and authorize the retention of the commemorative badges at the end of the authorized period as keepsakes so long as they are encased in a block of Lucite, or similar materials, to render the badges unusable for active service. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

PIX Cloverleaf Application Management Services Contract Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director of Information Systems Advisory Board to finalize and execute a contract with lnfor Public Sector, Inc. for PIX Cloverleaf Application Management Services, for a period of six years and up to four one-year extension options, for maximum total contract amount of $10,529,000 for the 10-year term; and authorize the Executive Director to take the following actions: During the term of the contract, execute change notices to the contract, which do not affect the scope or work, payment amounts, or any other term or condition included under the contract, and if necessary, terminate the contract for convenience; and During the term of the contract, execute amendments to the contract that elect to extend the term of the contract for an extended term, do not materially affect the scope of work, payment amounts, or any term or condition included in the contract, provide written consent to an assignment or delegation under Paragraph 8.2 (Assignment and Delegation/Mergers or Acquisitions) of the contract, approve and make necessary changes to the scope of services to comply with the County's Protection of Electronic County Information, implement a reduction pursuant to Paragraph 8.4 (Budget Reductions) of the contract, and/or implement orders from the Board to add or change terms and conditions in the contract.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. v. Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. v. Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV35076, in the amount of $295,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Public Works' budget. This breach of contract lawsuit seeks damages against the Department of Public Works for costs incurred on an improvement project for the installation of a water-main pipeline in Lancaster.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Erica Folinsky v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Erica Folinsky v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV24605, in the amount of $150,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Mental Health's budget. This lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee of the Department of Mental Health was subjected to disability discrimination and retaliation.

East Whittier City School District Levying of Taxes Request from the East Whittier City School District (District): Adopt a resolution authorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the District’s General Obligation Bonds, 2024 Election, Series A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $27,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2025-26 tax roll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt service schedule for the Bonds that will be provided to the Auditor-Controller by the District following the sale of the Bonds. ADOPT

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning, to implement the goals and policies of the South Bay Area Plan by establishing a new area-wide South Bay Planning Area Standards District and making technical corrections to Title 22 for clarification and ease of implementation. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos.13, 33 and 37)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending the Los Angeles County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning, Section 22.06.060, changing regulations for the execution of the South Bay Area Plan, a component of the Los Angeles County General Plan, by amending the maps of the following zoned districts: Carson No. 105, Del Aire No. 74, Gardena Valley No. 86, Harbor City No. 66, La Rambla No. 55, Lennox No. 63, and Palos Verdes Peninsula No. 112. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 13, 36 and 37)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending Title 22 - Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code, to implement the goals and policies of the Westside Area Plan by establishing the Westside Planning Area Standards District with new land use regulations, zoning maps, and permitting requirements. (On January 28, 2025, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 13 and 35)

Continue local emergencies as a result of the following: (a) Discovery of an infestation of fruit flies, as proclaimed on May 10, 1990; (b) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons exist on the basis of pervasive and pernicious homelessness in Los Angeles County, as proclaimed and ratified by the Board on January 10, 2023; (c) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property arose as a result of severe winter storms beginning January 1, 2023 affecting areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on January 10, 2023 and ratified by the Board on January 17, 2023; (d) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property on the basis of the frigid winter storms beginning February 23, 2023 affecting the areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on March 1, 2023 and ratified by the Board on March 7, 2023; (e) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist on the basis of the arrival, presence, and impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary throughout Los Angeles County beginning August 20, 2023, as proclaimed on August 20, 2023 and ratified by the Board on August 22, 2023; (f) Conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist on the basis of winter storms in the County beginning February 1, 2024, as proclaimed on February 4, 2024 and ratified by the Board on February 6, 2024; (g) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist as a result of the Bridge Fire in the County beginning on September 8, 2024, as proclaimed on September 10, 2024 and ratified by the Board on September 17, 2024; (h) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist as a result of the Franklin Fire in the County beginning on December 9, 2024, as proclaimed and ratified by the Board on December 10, 2024; (i) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the County exist at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall caused and/or exacerbated by the Board of State and Community Corrections’ order to immediately shutter Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, the only available juvenile hall in the County, beginning on December 12, 2024, as proclaimed and ratified by the Board on December 17, 2024; (j) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist as a result of the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events in the County, beginning on January 7, 2025, as proclaimed on January 7, 2025 and ratified by the Board on January 14, 2025; and (k) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons exists on the basis of the winter storm in the County beginning February 12, 2025, as proclaimed by the Board on February 19, 2025 and ratified by the Board on February 25, 2025.

Discussion on the impact of rain storms, flooding, high-surf and swells, and any other weather-related or natural disaster event in Los Angeles County associated with El Niño, to include the County’s preparedness and ability to coordinate response and recovery activities, as requested by the Board at the meeting of January 12, 2016.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions relating to the County’s homeless crisis, as requested at the Board meeting of May 17, 2016, and proclaimed as a local emergency on January 10, 2023.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on the progress of issues related to Exide, as requested at the Board meeting of June 8, 2016.

Discussion on the status of the Federal and/or State Budgets, Federal and/or State legislative matters and Executive Orders, and their impact on Los Angeles County, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the meeting of January 17, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues or action taken by the Federal government relating to immigration policies, as requested by Supervisors Barger and Solis at the meeting of January 17, 2017 and revised by Supervisors Solis and Hahn on September 12, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, health reform and its impact on Los Angeles County, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the Board meeting of February 21, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the implementation of Measure H, as requested by Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Hahn at the Board meeting of March 14, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions related to declared outbreaks of infectious disease threatening the public’s health in Los Angeles County, as requested by Supervisors Solis and Hahn at the Board meeting of April 30, 2019.

CONFERENCE REGARDING POTENTIAL THREATS TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code Section 54957) Briefing by Sheriff Robert Luna or his designee and related emergency services representatives.

Recommendation by individual Supervisors that the Board adjourn the meeting in memory of deceased persons and/or commemoration of ceremonial occasions.

County Code, Title 4 - Revenue and Finance Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 4 - Revenue and Finance, to increase the daily stipend paid to Grand Jurors from $60 to $80. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING, AND PLACE ON AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 12)

Motion for the Annual John Anson Ford Human Relations Awards Ceremony Parking Fee Waiver on March 20, 2025, in an Amount of $1,500, as submitted by Supervisor Solis.

Motion for the 45th Annual Bookmark Contest Reception Parking Fee Waiver on March 25, 2025, at an Estimated Amount of $2,000, as submitted by Supervisor Barger.

Motion to Commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of Quality Start Los Angeles, as submitted by Supervisor Barger.

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Report by the Inspector General on Reforms and Oversight Efforts Report by the Inspector General on reforms and oversight efforts with regard to the Sheriff’s Department, as requested at the Board meeting of October 9, 2012, and updated on May 31, 2016. RECEIVE AND FILE

January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events Bi-Weekly Emergency Contracts Report Recommendation: Review the emergency actions ordered and taken by the Director of Internal Services, under delegated authority by the Board, acting as both the County and the Governing Body of various Districts, under Board Order No. 13-C of January 28, 2025, to respond to and recover from the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events, including the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, Kenneth Fire, and multiple other fires (LA County Fires) (1, 3, and 5) and actions enumerated in the aforementioned authorities (Actions), without giving notice for bids to let contracts, and determine that there is a need to continue the emergency Actions; find that there is substantial evidence that the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events continue to constitute an emergency pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050, which requires that immediate action be taken to cleanup and reconstruct public property, buildings, facilities, and infrastructure because the emergency does not permit the delay resulting from a formal competitive solicitation of bids and/or proposals to procure construction, materials, equipment and services for projects and initiatives necessary to respond to and recover from the LA County Fires; and find that authority should, therefore, continue to be delegated to the Director of Internal Services to amend or extend and supplement existing as-needed or on-call contracts without giving notice for bids to let contracts related to facilities and related support services, and to award new contracts for response to and recovery from the LA County Fires, and such contracts should be issued because they are necessary to respond to the emergency. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE 4-VOTES

January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events Bi-Weekly Emergency Contracts Report Recommendation: Review the emergency actions ordered and taken by the Director of Public Works, under authority delegated by the Board, acting as both the County and the Governing Body of various districts, under Board Order No. 13-C of January 28, 2025, to respond and recover from the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events, including the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hurst Fire, Kenneth Fire, and multiple other fires (LA County Fires) (3 and 5), including actions to repair or replace public facilities, actions directly related and immediately required by the emergency, and actions to procure the necessary equipment, services and supplies for such purposes (Actions), without giving notice for bids to let contracts, and determine that there is a need to continue the emergency Actions; find that there is substantial evidence that the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events continue to constitute an emergency pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050, which requires that immediate action be taken to cleanup and reconstruct public property, buildings, facilities, and infrastructure because the emergency does not permit the delay resulting from a formal competitive solicitation of bids to procure construction services for projects necessary to respond to and recover from the LA County Fires; and find that authority should, therefore, continue to be delegated to the Director of Public Works to amend or extend and supplement existing as-needed or on-call contracts without giving notice for bids to let contracts, and to award new contracts for response to and recovery from the LA County Fires, and such contracts should be issued because they are necessary to respond to the emergency. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE 4-VOTES

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (one case).

Motion for the Government Connections Networking Seminar Parking Fee Waiver on March 26, 2025, in an Amount of $2,400, as submitted by Supervisor Solis.

Motion to Proclaim March 2025 as “National Nutrition Month” in Los Angeles County, as submitted by Supervisor Barger.

Proclaiming March 24, 2025 as "World Tuberculosis Day" throughout Los Angeles County; and instruct the Director of Public Health to commemorate World TB Day by participating in various activities, as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell.

Support for Governor Newsom’s Appropriations Request Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Support Governor Gavin Newsom’s February 21, 2025 letter to Congressional leadership to request $39,680,737,878 in support of recovery efforts in response to the January 2025 firestorms in Los Angeles County; and send a five-signature letter to Congressional leadership with a copy to the Los Angeles County Congressional Delegation.

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Departmental Budget Presentations Pursuant to Section 25⅔ of the County Charter, as amended by the Measure G Charter Amendment (as approved by voters in the November 5, 2024, General Election), Department Head presentations to the Board of Supervisors by the following Departments of their Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget requests: Fire Consumer and Business Affairs Aging and Disabilities Animal Care and Control Medical Examiner Arts and Culture Human Resources *Presentations not completed are automatically continued to a future Departmental Budget Presentation meeting date.

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts, adjourned its meeting at 3:55 p.m. Absent was Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. The next Regular Meeting of the Board will be Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

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