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County Sanitation District No. 27 and Newhall Ranch Sanitation District Recommendations and Approval of Minutes 1. Recommendation: Approve minutes of the regular meeting held June 4, 2024 (both Districts), minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held June 11, 2024 (Newhall Ranch Sanitation District (NRSD)) (5), and minutes of the special meeting held June 25, 2024 (NRSD); and 2. Recommendation: Approve April, May, and June 2024 Expenses in total amounts of $32,954 (District No. 27) (3) and $1,420,166 (NRSD) (5).

Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting Minutes for July 2024 Recommendation: Approve minutes of the meeting of the Regional Park and Open Space District for the month of July 2024. NOTE: The minutes for the month of July 2024 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/

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.

Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of Murder Victim Robert Garcia Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Extend the $10,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the unlawful killing of 22-year-old Robert Garcia, who was fatally shot on the 13500 block of Norwalk Boulevard in the City of Norwalk on June 28, 2012, at approximately 11:54 p.m.

Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of Murder Victims Cesar Rodriguez and Larry Villegas Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Reestablish the $25,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murders of 19-year-old Cesar Rodriguez and 24-year-old Larry Villegas, who were fatally shot while standing in a driveway of a residence located at 11819 Painter Avenue in the unincorporated area of Whittier on August 28, 2011.

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 Andrea Moreno, Los Angeles County Fair Association Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath Hilda Cohen+, Assessment Appeals Board; also waive limitation of length of service requirement pursuant to County Code Section 3.100.030A Khushnuma Cooper+, and Roman James+, Commission for Children and Families Yvonne Chan+, Commission for Public Social Services Yi Ding+, Commission for Women Charles Robbins+, Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs Karen M. Martin+, Fish and Wildlife Commission Betty Nordwind, Gender Responsive Advisory Committee Danitz Pantoja, Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Rosemary G. Dagit+, Los Angeles County Beach Commission: also waive limitation of length of service requirement pursuant to County Code Section 2.116.250B Madelyn Glickfeld+, Los Angeles County Beach Commission Louise E. Smith+ and Héctor Manuel Ramírez+, Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities Alyssa Carrillo, Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission Kristy June Madden+, Personal Assistance Services Council Eric J. Miller+, Sybil Brand Commission for Institutional Inspections Supervisor Janice Hahn Aurelia Palhinha, Artesia Cemetery District Ellen Kathleen McWatters+ and Geraldine Wong-Kleinpell+, Assessment Appeals Board; also waive limitation of length of service requirement pursuant to County Code Section 3.100.030A Brian E. Heyman+, Downey Cemetery District Ronaldo Villeda, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Vilma Cuellar Stallings, Library Commission Joanne Ortiz, Parks and Recreation Commission Candice Dickens-Russell, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community - Lower Los Angeles River Elizabeth Sala, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community - South Santa Monica Bay Supervisor Kathryn Barger Jill Sohm, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community - Upper Los Angeles River Chair, Child Care Planning Committee Andrea Fernandez, Policy Roundtable for Child Care and Development Commission on HIV Terrance Jones, Commission on HIV Rental Housing Oversight Commission Jarryd Gonzales, Rental Housing Oversight Commission Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission Arthur Calloway II, appointed by Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes for July 2024 Executive Officer of the Board's recommendation: Approve minutes for the July 2024 meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Special Districts for which the Board is the governing body. NOTE: The minutes for the month of July 2024 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/

Conflict of Interest Codes Executive Officer of the Board’s recommendation: Approve the Conflict of Interest Codes for Green Dot Public Schools California, iLEAD California Charters 1, the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Probation Department, to be effective the day following the Board’s approval.

Department of Children and Family Services Lease Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a proposed lease with Omninet LACC Tucson, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Omninet LACC Valencia, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Omninet LACC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as tenants in common, (Landlord), for approximately 50,043 sq ft of office space, and 200 on-site parking spaces located at 900 Corporate Center Drive, Suites 110, 200, 400, and 500, in the City of Monterey Park (1) to be occupied by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), for a term of more than 10 years, to wit, for a term of 15 years, with an estimated maximum first year base rental cost of $1,622,000, but with a four-month rent abatement of about $541,000, which will equal $1,081,000, the estimated total proposed lease amount, including costs for tenant improvements (TI) and acquisition and installation of telephone, data, and low-voltage systems and vendor installation (Low-Voltage Items), is $39,100,000 over the 15-year term, the rental costs will be funded by 45% State and Federal funds and 55% Net County Cost (NCC) that is already included in DCFS’ existing budget and DCFS will not be requesting additional NCC for this action; find that the proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and take the following actions: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to reimburse the Landlord up to $6,006,000 for the County’s TI contribution to be paid in lump sum; Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to contract with and instruct the Director of Internal Services, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer, for Low-Voltage Items at a total amount not to exceed $3,960,000 if paid in a lump sum or $4,561,000 if amortized over five years at 8% interest per annum, the cost for the Low-Voltage Items is in addition to the rental costs and the County’s TI contribution payable to the Landlord; and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of the proposed lease and take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease including, without limitation, exercising any early termination rights.

2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Funds Recommendation: Accept $17,020,589 in 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant funds under Assistance List No. 97.067 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as distributed through the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area (LA/LBUA) with a performance period of September 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026, and approve the allocation of such funds; authorize the County’s Purchasing Agent to proceed with the solicitation and purchase of capital assets, which are in excess of $250,000 with two weeks advance notice to the Board; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to approve and execute the UASI subrecipient agreement with the City of Los Angeles and all future amendments, modifications, extensions, and augmentations as necessary; and find that the County activities to be funded with the 2023 UASI funds from the DHS as distributed through the LA/LBUA do not constitute projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, in the alternative, are exempt from CEQA.

2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant Funds Recommendation: Accept $9,481,457 in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant funds under Assistance Listing No. 97.067 from the 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant funds as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a performance period of September 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026, and the allocation of a portion of such funds to County Departments; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into subrecipient agreements with cities providing for use and re-allocation of these funds, and execute all future amendments, modifications, extensions and augmentations relative to the subrecipient agreements, as necessary; approve the County activities to be funded with 2023 SHSP Grant funds; authorize the County’s Purchasing Agent to proceed with the solicitation and purchase of capital asset items in excess of $250,000 with two weeks advance notice to the Board; and find that the County activities to be funded with the 2023 SHSP Grant funds from the DHS do not constitute projects under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, in the alternative, are exempt from CEQA.

Department of Children and Family Services Lease Amendment Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a proposed lease amendment with 901 Corporate Center, LP, a California limited partnership (Landlord), for the continued use of approximately 13,281 sq ft of office space and 59 on-site parking spaces located at 901 Corporate Center Drive in the City of Monterey Park (1), to be occupied by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), for a term of 10 years, with an estimated maximum first year base rental amount of $383,000, but with a two-month rent abatement of about $64,000, which will equal $319,000, the estimated total proposed lease amendment amount is $4,322,000 over the 10-year term, the rental costs will be funded by 45% State and Federal funds and 55% Net County Cost (NCC) that is already included in DCFS’ existing budget, and DCFS will not be requesting additional NCC for this action; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the proposed lease amendment, and take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease amendment including, without limitation, exercising any early termination rights, and take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the terms of the proposed lease amendment including, without limitation, exercising any options to extend at fair market value; and find that the proposed lease amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Department of Children and Family Services Lease Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a proposed lease with Grand Glendora Services, LLC, a California limited liability corporation, for approximately 109,018 sq ft of office space, and 415 on-site parking spaces located at 725 South Grand Avenue in the City of Glendora (5) to be occupied by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), with an estimated maximum first year base rental cost of $3,009,000, but with a one-month rent abatement of about $251,000, which will equal approximately $2,759,000, the estimated total proposed lease amount is $30,317,000 over the nine-year term, the rental costs will be funded by 45% State and Federal funds and 55% Net County Cost (NCC) that is already included in DCFS’ existing budget and DCFS will not be requesting additional NCC for this action; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the proposed lease, and take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease including, without limitation, exercising any early termination rights; and find that the proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Disability Plan Rates for 2025 Recommendation: Approve the proposed premium rates for County-sponsored plans as follows: medical and dental rates for employees in the Choices and Options plans for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; medical and dental rates for employees in the Flexible (Flex) and MegaFlex plans for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance rates for represented and non-represented employees and, for Choices and Options employees only, optional group term life and dependent term life insurance rates, for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025; Optional Group Variable Universal Life and dependent term life insurance for Flex and MegaFlex employees for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; Survivor Income Benefit rates for MegaFlex employees for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; and rates for Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability (LTD) and LTD Health Insurance plans, for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and take the following actions: Instruct County Counsel to review and approve the appropriate agreements and/or amendments with Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (Anthem Blue Cross); Cigna Healthcare of California, Inc. (Cigna); Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser); Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (Kaiser Mid-Atlantic); UnitedHealthcare of California and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (UnitedHealthcare); Delta Dental of California (Delta Dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)); Delta Dental of California for DeltaCare USA (DeltaCare USA); SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc. (MetLife/SafeGuard); Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife); and Life Insurance of North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life; or their successors and affiliates, as necessary, for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; Instruct the Chair to sign the aforementioned agreements and/or amendments; Approve the proposed premium rates for the health plans sponsored by the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Inc., the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Local 1014, and the proposed premium rates for the California Association of Professional Employees, for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and Instruct the Auditor-Controller to make all payroll system changes necessary to implement the changes recommended herein to ensure that all changes in premium rates are first reflected on pay warrants issued on January 15, 2025.

Recommendation to Continue Proclaimed Local Emergencies Recommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign six resolutions to continue the proclaimed local emergencies for the Fruit Fly Infestation proclaimed May 10, 1990; Homelessness proclaimed January 10, 2023; Severe Winter Storms proclaimed January 10, 2023; Frigid Winter Storms proclaimed March 1, 2023; Tropical Storm Hilary proclaimed August 20, 2023; and Winter Storms proclaimed February 4, 2024.

Countywide Classification/Compensation Actions Recommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, to update the Departmental staffing provisions to reflect positions allocated, deleted, and transferred in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Final Changes Budget and implement routine technical adjustments to reflect earlier Board-approved budget and classification actions; and delete three non-represented classifications. (Relates to Agenda No. 125)

Annual Statement of the William S. Hart Endowment and Income Funds Recommendation: Approve and file with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the annual statement of the William S. Hart Endowment and Income Funds, in accordance with the Superior Court judgment in connection with the probate of the William S. Hart estate, which was established to provide funding for the operation and maintenance of the William S. Hart Park. (Department of Auditor-Controller) APPROVE

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Tax Rate Resolution Recommendation: Adopt a resolution fixing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 tax rates for County, Special District, and School District Debt Service Funds, to enable various entities to levy taxes to finance FY 2024-25 operations and debt service requirements. (Department of Auditor-Controller) ADOPT

Settlement of Employment Matter Recommendation: Approve a settlement of Employment Matter, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV02526, in the amount of $7,200,000 of an employment lawsuit filed by the family of a Fire Department employee; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Fire Department's budget. (County Counsel/Fire Department) APPROVE

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Heather Randall v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Heather Randall v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23AVCV00122, in the amount of $200,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Health Services' budget. This medical malpractice lawsuit arises from alleged injuries Plaintiff suffered after receiving care and treatment at High Desert Regional Health Center.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Xavier Vivian-Jones v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Xavier Vivian-Jones v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11801, in the amount of $140,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget. This lawsuit arises from alleged injuries Plaintiff sustained in a traffic collision involving a Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle driven by an on-duty deputy.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, S., D., A Minor by Collins, Tammi, et al. v. County of Los Angeles Los Angeles County Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, S., D., A Minor by Collins, Tammi, et al. v. County of Los Angeles United States District Court Case No.: 2:21-CV-07986, in the amount of $175,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department Contract Cities Trust Fund's budget. This lawsuit concerns allegations of Federal and State civil rights violations, including excessive force arising out of Plaintiffs' detention by Sheriff's deputies.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Michael Medina v. Robert Steven Gomez, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Michael Medina v. Robert Steven Gomez, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23841, in the amount of $250,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Parks and Recreation's budget. This lawsuit arises from alleged injuries Plaintiff sustained in a vehicle accident involving an employee of Parks and Recreation.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Non-Litigated Claim of Lequita Best Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Non-Litigated Claim of Lequita Best, in the amount of $250,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Beaches and Harbors' budget. This inverse condemnation claim contends that a ruptured pipe supplying water to a Beaches and Harbors restroom caused flooding and erosion on Claimant's property.

Findings and Order Denying Project No. 2019-000686-(3) Recommendation: Adopt findings and order denying Project No. 2019-000686-(3), consisting of Minor Coastal Development Permit Nos. RPPL2019-002073-(3), RPPL2019-002474-(3), RPPL2019-002479-(3), RPPL2019-002885-(3), RPPL2019-002887-(3), RPPL2019-001222-(3), RPPL2019-003431-(3), RPPL2019-003435-(3), RPPL2019-003852-(3), RPPL2019-003854-(3), RPPL2019-004230-(3), RPPL2019-004232-(3), RPPL2019-004674-(3), RPPL2019-004677-(3), RPPL2019-004678-(3), and Variance Nos. RPPL2019-002074-(3), RPPL2019-002475-(3), RPPL2019-002480-(3), RPPL2019-002886-(3), RPPL2019-002888-(3), RPPL2019-001224-(3), RPPL2019-003432-(3), RPPL2019-003436-(3), RPPL2019-003853-(3), RPPL2019-003855-(3), RPPL2019-004231-(3), and RPPL2019-004675-(3), to authorize the construction of 15 single-family residences on 16 lots located on the 25600 and 25700 blocks of Piuma Road within the Monte Nido Rural Village in the unincorporated community of the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone within the Malibu Zone District, applied for by California Pacific Homes. (On September 19, 2023, the Board indicated its intent to deny the appeal and deny the Project.) (County Counsel) ADOPT

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Samuel Nelson v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Samuel Nelson v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No.: 2:22-cv-00832, in the amount of $7,000,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget. This civil rights lawsuit concerns allegations of excessive force arising out of Plaintiff's detention and arrest by a Sheriff's Department deputy.

Mail Processing Services Contract Recommendation: Find that mail processing services can be more economically performed by an independent contractor; approve and instruct the Chair to sign a contract with Exela Technologies to provide mail processing services effective October 13, 2024, for a period of four years, with three two-year and six month-to-month extensions options, for a maximum total contract term of ten years and six months, for an estimated annual amount of approximately $345,000 and an aggregate of approximately $1,380,000, for the initial four-year term, with sufficient appropriation included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget and sufficient appropriation will be requested in future fiscal years; and authorize the Director to exercise the extension options in accordance with the contract, approve necessary changes to scope of services, and execute applicable contract amendments should the original contracting entities merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change of entity, and increase the contract amount up to an additional 10% to allow for any possible Cost of Living Adjustments during the renewal option years in accordance with County policy and terms of the contract. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE

Revised Board Policy No. 5.015 - Timely Submission of Contracts for Board Approval and New Board Policy No. 5.300 - Retroactive Contracts Recommendation: Approve Board Policy No. 5.015 - Timely Submission of Contracts for Board Approval, revised to strengthen exception criteria for Departments seeking Board approval of a contract not meeting the specified policy timeframe requirements, and largely remove language specifically pertaining to retroactive contracts; and approve new Board Policy No. 5.300 - Retroactive Contracts, which will establish a separate stand-alone policy to govern the review and approval of retroactive contracts and ensure Department compliance with contracting processes to avoid retroactive contracts. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE

As-Needed Investigative Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Internal Services to award and execute a contract with Batza & Associates, Inc. for the provision of fraud and/or abuse investigative services for an initial term of one year with four one-year and six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum total contract term of five years and six months, with an annual amount not to exceed $350,000, and an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,925,000, with funding included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget, and additional funding will be requested in future years to address the option periods; and exercise the extension options in accordance with the contract, execute applicable contract amendments should the original contracting entity merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change of entity, revise the terms and conditions to align with Board policy changes and directives, and approve necessary changes to the scope of services. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE

Landscape Services Contracts Recommendation: Find that landscape services can be performed more economically by independent contractors; approve and instruct the Chair to sign contracts for five Regions with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., Landsco, Inc., Stay Green, and Sepco Earthscape, Inc., for the provision of landscape services at various County facilities effective October 1, 2024, for a period of three years, with three one-year and six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum total contract term of six years and six months, for a total first year cost of $776,784 (Region 1), $905,208 (Region 3), $1,235,040 (Region 4), $451,889 (Region 5), and $726,072 (Region 6), and an aggregate of approximately $12,600,000, for the initial three year term, with sufficient funding included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget, and sufficient funding will be requested in future years; and authorize the Director of Internal Services to take the following actions: (Internal Services Department) APPROVE Exercise the extension options in accordance with the contracts, add and delete facilities, approve necessary changes to scope of services, and execute applicable contract amendments should the original contracting entities merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change of entity; and Increase the contract amount up to an additional 10% to allow for any possible Cost of Living Adjustments during the option years in accordance with County policy and terms of the contract.

Employ a Retired County Employee on a Temporary Basis Recommendation: Grant an exception to the 180-day waiting period required under the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act of 2013, and reemploy retired County employee, Mark Martinez, on a 120-day, part-time, temporary assignment as a Senior Information Technology Specialist, Internal Services Department (ISD), within ISD’s Purchasing and Contract Service, as Mr. Martinez is highly skilled and the services he will be providing are critical; and approve ISD’s request for Mr. Martinez to receive compensation at the rate of $100.34 per hour, for up to 960 work hours within a fiscal year, upon the Board’s approval of his temporary reemployment to Senior Information Technology Specialist, ISD. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE

Online Auctions of Tax Defaulted Property Services Contract Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a contract with GovEase Auction, LLC, for the provision of Online Auctions of Tax Defaulted Property Services to the Department of Treasurer and Tax Collector commencing on September 19, 2024, or upon Board approval, whichever is later, for a three-year term at no Net County Cost; authorize the Treasurer and Tax Collector to take the following actions: (Treasurer and Tax Collector) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approve of this item.) Execute amendments to the contract to exercise the optional three one-year and six month-to-month extension options, add, delete, and/or revise certain terms and conditions as mandated by Federal, or State, or local law or regulation, or as required by the Board, which are not part of the Statement of Work (SOW); Modify the terms that affect the SOW, but do not materially alter the contract, as required by the Board; and Execute applicable contract amendments in the event an entity acquires the original contracting entity, the original contracting entity merges, or the original contracting entity otherwise undergoes a corporate action which results in ownership change.

Treasury Management System Contract Recommendation: Award and instruct the Chair to sign a contract with FIS Capital Markets US LLC for the provision of a new Software as a Service based Treasury Management System (TMS) and related services to the Department of Treasurer and Tax Collector commencing upon Board approval for a five-year term, with two one-year and/or six month-to-month extension options, with a maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,201,526 which is comprised of $1,001,526 for service costs, and $200,000 for Pool Dollars for additional TMS software and/or services, with Pool Dollars expenditures to be authorized through the issuance of change notices and/or amendments, as applicable, with funding included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and will be included in each subsequent year's budget; and authorize the Treasurer and Tax Collector to take the following actions: (Treasurer and Tax Collector) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.) Execute amendments to the contract to add, delete, and/or change certain terms and conditions as mandated by Federal, or State, or local law or regulation, or as required by the Board, which are not part of the Statement of Work (SOW), internally reallocate funds between budget pools within the contract, approve assignment and delegation of the contract, resulting from acquisitions, mergers, or other changes in ownership, and make changes to the SOW as operationally necessary; and Execute change notices or amendments to the contract to exercise the extension options and increase the maximum contract amount by no more than 10% based on any unanticipated increases in work volume, or special projects.

Proposition A and No-Cost Concession Cafeteria Services Sole Source Agreement Amendments Recommendation: Find pursuant to County Code Section 2.121.420 that security, housekeeping, laboratory courier and landscape maintenance services under the Proposition A (Prop A) Agreements continue to be performed more economically by independent contractors; authorize the Directors of Health Services and Public Health to execute sole source amendments to the expiring Prop A Agreements for security, housekeeping, laboratory courier and landscape maintenance services and a no-cost concession cafeteria services agreement to extend the term of each agreement for a period of six months, with up to six one-month extension options and increase the County’s maximum obligation, if any, accordingly; and authorize the Directors to take the following actions: (Departments of Health Services and Public Health) APPROVE Amend the agreements to increase the service rates payable under the agreements, as applicable to align with increase(s) in the Living Wage Ordinance rate per direction from the Chief Executive Office and, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and County Counsel, comply with any current or future regulatory or legislative requirements and Board directives; Reaffirm prior delegations of authority to amend the agreements, including to add, delete and/or modify certain terms and conditions as required by law, County policy, or the Board, to modify the agreements, including terms and conditions and scope of services, to implement improvements and address changes in service needs, requirements and applicable policies, rules and regulations, and adjust the maximum County obligation, if any, by up to 15% accordingly, and incorporate and/or revise non-substantive and administrative terms and conditions; and Terminate the agreements in accordance with the applicable termination provisions, including for the convenience of the County and contractor’s default, with advance written notification of such to the Board.

Enterprise Referral System Sole Source Agreement Amendment Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Health Services to execute an amendment to a sole source agreement with Saga Technologies, Inc. to extend the term for two additional years with three one-year extension options through September 30, 2029, for a maximum contract amount of $16,339,587.34 which includes $2,000,000 in pool dollars for additional work, as described in the agreement, with funding for the first year included in the Department of Health Services' (DHS') Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget and will be requested in future fiscal years, and no Net County Cost, for the continued provision of an enterprise referral system and related support services used by DHS Medical Hubs for managing referrals of minors from the Department of Children and Family Services; and execute amendments to exercise the extension options, add, delete, and/or change non-substantive terms and conditions in the agreement and/or make any necessary changes as required by applicable laws and/or County Ordinance and policies, make changes to the agreement, including the statement of work, to meet Medical Hubs’ service and operational efficiency needs, to address technology changes and emergencies, to add/remove County Medical Hubs, and terminate the agreement in accordance with the termination provisions, including termination for convenience. (Department of Health Services) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.)

Our Social Places and Opportunities for Teens Program Evaluation Services Master Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Health to execute an amendment to a Master Agreement Work Order (MAWO), with Harder+Company Community Research, for the provision of Our Social Places and Opportunities for Teens Program Evaluation Services, to increase the maximum obligation by $34,300 from $37,200 to $71,500, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, 100% funded by the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant and Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act funds; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Public Health) APPROVE Execute amendments to the MAWO that extend the term through June 30, 2027, at amounts to be determined by the Director, contingent upon the availability of funds and contractor performance, allow for a no-cost adjustment to the term through December 31, 2027, allow the rollover of unspent MAWO funds, if allowable by the grantor, provide an increase or decrease in funding up to 95% above or below the annual base maximum obligation, effective upon execution or beginning of applicable MAWO budget period, update the statement of work and/or scope of work, as necessary, and/or correct errors in the MAWO’s terms and conditions; and Immediately suspend or terminate the MAWO upon issuing a written notice to contractors who fail to fully comply with program requirements and terminate the MAWO for convenience by providing 30-calendar day advance written notice to contractors.

As-Needed Aquatic Maintenance Services Master Agreements Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute three Master Agreements (MAs) with AquaBio Environmental Technologies, Inc., AquaTechnex, LLC, and Clean Lakes, Inc., and any subsequent MAs to additional contractors that meet all the requirements described in the Request for Statement of Qualifications, to provide as-needed Aquatic Maintenance Services, effective upon Board execution, for an initial term of five years for a maximum annual contract amount of $400,000; find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE Exercise five additional one-year contract renewal options, if, in the opinion of the Director, the contractors have effectively performed the services during the previous contract period and the services are still required, and, if needed, an additional six month-to-month extension option, issue work orders based on the Statements of Work (SOWs) and the Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR’s) Lake Management Plan, approve and execute change notices and amendments to incorporate necessary changes within an SOW, assign rights or delegation of duties should the contracting entities merge, be acquired or otherwise change entities, and suspend or terminate any MA if, in the opinion of the Director, it is in the best interest of the County; Increase the MA cost by 10%, as needed, during each agreement year, totaling up to $40,000, as a contingency amount, for unforeseen services/emergencies and/or additional work within the scope of each MAs; and Add additional facilities within the jurisdiction of DPR to the MAs, increasing the annual aggregate amount by 10% for each additional lake facility added to the MAs.

Devil’s Punchbowl Nature Center Replacement Planning Project Final Environmental Impact Report Recommendation: Certify that the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Devil’s Punchbowl Nature Center Replacement Planning Project (Project), located at 28000 Devil's Punchbowl Road in Pearblossom (5), 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 FEIR prior to approving the Project; adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP), finding that the MMP 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 overriding considerations of the Project, as outlined in the Environmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, which findings and statement are adopted and incorporated by reference. (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE

Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads Coordinated Shoreline Monitoring Plan Memorandum of Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the County, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the California Department of Transportation, Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, El Segundo, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village (2, 3 and 4), County and the County Flood Control District (District), to share in the costs of implementing the Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads Coordinated Shoreline Monitoring Plan (Plan) for a total County cost not to exceed $1,000,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any necessary amendments, including extensions of term, to in kind MOAs, provided that any amendments do not increase the amount of the County’s funding contribution by more than 10%, which is included in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000; and find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and Also, acting as the District, authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to execute a MOA between the California Department of Transportation Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, El Segundo, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village, the County and District, to share in the costs of implementing the Plan for a total District amount not to exceed $300,000, and execute any necessary amendments, including extensions of term, to in kind MOAs; and find that the proposed actions are not a project under CEQA. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Ventura Park and Ride Lot Improvements Contract Recommendation: Approve the Ventura Park and Ride Lot Improvements Project (Project), located in the City of Los Angeles (5), and authorize the Director of Public Works to adopt the plans and specifications for the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between $1,500,000 and $2,300,000, with funding included in the Fifth Supervisorial District's Proposition A Local Return Transit Program in the Transit Operations Fund Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, and funding for future fiscal years will be requested through the annual budget process; authorize the Director of Public Works, acting as the Road Commissioner, to advertise for bids when ready to advertise the Project; find that the proposed Project, and related actions, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director, acting as the Road Commissioner, to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost range by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the Project upon its final completion, and release retention money withheld.

Annexation and Levying of Sewer Service Charges to the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District Within the City of Maywood Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to set a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of territory within the City of Maywood (4) to the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and the levying of sewer service charges within the annexed parcel; advertise and set October 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing on the proposed annexation and levying of sewer service charges; and find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Annexation and Levying of Sewer Service Charges to the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District of Seven Parcels Within Unincorporated Territories of Altadena and Chatsworth and the Cities of San Dimas, Santa Clarita, and Westlake Village Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to set a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation of seven parcels, Parcel Nos. 1-22, 2-22, 202-22, 1-23, 4-23, 6-23, and 201-23 within unincorporated territories of Altadena and Chatsworth and the Cities of San Dimas, Santa Clarita, and Westlake Village (3 and 5) into the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and the levying of sewer service charges within the annexed parcels; advertise and set October 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing on the proposed annexation and levying of sewer service charges within the annexed parcels; and find that the proposed actions are to meet operational expenses to maintain service within the proposed annexation areas and are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

San Gabriel River Grant of Easement Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control District (District), find that the grant of easement for overhead electrical supply systems and appurtenances affecting Parcel 371GE.1 related to the San Gabriel River, in the City of Irwindale (1), and the subsequent use of said easement, will not interfere with the use of the affected parcel for any purposes of the District; approve the grant of easement for overhead electrical supply systems and appurtenances affecting Parcel 371GE.1 related to the San Gabriel River, in the City of Irwindale, from the District to Southern California Edison Company; authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to execute the easement document and authorize delivery to Southern California Edison Company; and find that the Nile/Tigris 12kv Circuit project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Final Map Tract in the Unincorporated Community of East Whittier Recommendation: Approve the final map for Tract 82457 in the unincorporated community of East Whittier (4); accept grants and dedications as indicated on the final map for Tract 82457; and find that the approval of the final map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

On-Call Water Meter Maintenance Services Contract Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks Districts and Marina del Rey Water System, award a contract to Westerly Meter Service Company, a Community Business Enterprise, for on-call water meter maintenance services in the five County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System (2, 3, 4 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 $3,847,800, with funding included in the County Waterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System General Funds Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budgets; 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 Execute the contract and exercise the extension options if, in the opinion of the Director, Westerly Meter Service Company has successfully performed during the previous contract period and the services are still required, approve and execute amendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, and suspend and/or terminate the contract for convenience if it is in the best interest of the County; 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 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.

Avenue J-12 and 50th Street West Site Improvements Well 4-91 Construction Contract Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley (District), approve the Avenue J-12 and 50th Street West Site Improvements Well 4-91 Project (Project) located in the City of Lancaster (5), and adopt the plans and specifications that are on file for the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between $3,400,000 and $5,100,000; advertise for bids to be received before 11:00 a.m. on October 15, 2024; find pursuant to State Public Contract Code, Section 3400 (c) (1-4) that it is necessary to specify designated items by specific brand name in order to match other products in use on a particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion; find that the proposed Project, and related actions, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range or that exceeds the estimated cost range by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the Project upon its final completion, and make required findings and release retention money withheld.

Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project Construction Contract Recommendation: Establish the proposed Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project, Capital Project No. 69842 (Project), located within Bassett High School and its surrounding area in the Cities of Baldwin Park and La Puente and in the unincorporated community of Bassett (1), and approve the budget for the preconstruction phase only in the amount of $16,400,000 to fund the preconstruction activities for the proposed Project, find that the recommended actions to establish the proposed Project is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that authorization to execute a Construction Manager at Risk preconstruction and construction agreement is exempt under CEQA; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE Execute a Construction Manager at Risk preconstruction and construction services agreement with Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc., for the proposed Project for the maximum preconstruction contract amount of $6,255,000, and the $500,000 allowance for the additional field investigation, testing, and necessary abatement services during preconstruction services phase as authorized by the County to include, but not be limited to, hazardous materials investigation and underground utilities verification, and authorize the issuance of a Notice to Proceed for the duration of the preconstruction phase until final determination of the recommended guaranteed maximum price; and Supplement the maximum preconstruction contract amount by up to 25% of the contract amount for the preconstruction phase services.

Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Communities of Bassett, East Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights, and Valinda Recommendation: Adopt traffic regulation orders to support traffic safety, enhance traffic flow, and encourage parking turnover, in the unincorporated communities of Bassett, East Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights, and Valinda (1); and find that adopting traffic regulation orders and posting the corresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Community of West Carson Recommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to facilitate street sweeping in the unincorporated community of West Carson (2); and find that adopting and/or rescinding traffic regulation orders and posting or removing the corresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Communities of Altadena, Azusa, Covina (Charter Oak), Duarte, La Crescenta-Montrose, Lake Los Angeles, Stevenson Ranch, and Sun Village Recommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to support traffic safety, enhance traffic flow, facilitate street sweeping services, facilitate passenger loading at a school, and encourage parking turnover in the unincorporated communities of Altadena, Azusa, Covina (Charter Oak), Duarte, La Crescenta-Montrose, Lake Los Angeles, Stevenson Ranch, and Sun Village (5); and find that adopting and/or rescinding traffic regulation orders and posting or removing the corresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Teens Succeed Project Grant Award Recommendation: Accept grant funding of $75,000 from the State Library for the LA County Library’s Teens Succeed Project, for the grant period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, LA County Library’s Teens Succeed Project; authorize the County Librarian to execute documents, agreements or amendments associated with the acceptance and use of the grant, and accept and execute similar future grants and awards from the California State Library, funded by the Library Services and Technology Act subject to review and approval by the Board; and find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (LA County Library) APPROVE

Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Community of Topanga Recommendation: Adopt traffic regulation orders to support traffic safety and enhance traffic flow in the unincorporated community of Topanga (3); and find that adopting traffic regulation orders and posting the corresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Private Drain 0507 Pepperbrook Channel Wall Repair Project Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control District (District), approve the proposed Private Drain 0507 Pepperbrook Channel Wall Repair Project (Project), located in the unincorporated community of Hacienda Heights (1), with a Project budget of $1,300,000; authorize the Chief Engineer of the District 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

Advertising Bus Shelter Replacement Project Construction Contract Recommendation: Approve the Advertising Bus Shelter Replacement Project (Phase 1) (Project) and adopt the plans and specifications that are on file for the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between $1,900,000 and $2,800,000; advertise for bids to be received before 11:00 a.m. on October 8, 2024; find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost range by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the Project upon its final completion, and make required findings and release retention money withheld.

Michillinda Avenue Intersection Improvements Project Construction Contract Recommendation: Approve the Michillinda Avenue Intersection Improvements Project (Project) located in the Cities of Arcadia and Pasadena and in the unincorporated community of East Pasadena (5), and authorize the Director of Public Works to adopt the plans and specifications for the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between $1,700,000 and $2,600,000; authorize the Director of Public Works, acting as the Road Commissioner, to advertise for bids when ready to advertise the Project; and find that the proposed Project, and related actions, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director, acting as the Road Commissioner, to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost range by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the Project upon its final completion, and make required findings and release retention money withheld.

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park and Recreation Area Lease Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the County giving the County Flood Control District (District) a leasehold interest in the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park (Bonelli Regional Park), beginning on July 1, 2024, through and including, June 30, 2025; execute a funding agreement on behalf of the County, providing for the District to reimburse expenses up to $4,900,000 to the County for recreational features in the Bonelli Regional Park, Peck Road Park, and certain hiking and equestrian trails located at various facilities owned by the District (1, 4, and 5) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; find that the proposed lease agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and find that the proposed funding agreement is not a project or, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA; and Also, acting as the Governing Body of the District, find that the acquisition by the District of a leasehold interest in the Bonelli Regional Park, contiguous to the Puddingstone Reservoir, is necessary for the recreational use of the reservoir and is for the purposes of protection, preservation, and use of the scenic beauty and natural environment of the reservoir and the park; authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to execute a lease agreement between the County and the District for the Bonelli Regional Park on behalf of the District, with the County, giving the District a leasehold interest in the Bonelli Regional Park, beginning on July 1, 2024, through and including, June 30, 2025, and execute a funding agreement on behalf of the District, with the County, providing for the District to reimburse expenses up to $4,900,000 to the County for the maintenance and preservation of recreational features in the Bonelli Regional Park, Peck Road Park, and certain hiking and equestrian trails located at various facilities owned by the District in FY 2024-25; find that the proposed lease agreement is exempt from CEQA; and find that the proposed funding agreement is not a project or, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Carmenita Road and Imperial Highway Intersection Improvements Project Construction Contract Recommendation: Approve the Carmenita Road and Imperial Highway Intersection Improvements Project (Project), located in the City of Santa Fe Springs and in the unincorporated community of South Whittier (4), and adopt the plans and specifications that are on file for the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between $900,000 and $1,325,000; advertise for bids to be received before 11:00 a.m. on October 8, 2024; find that the proposed Project, and related actions, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders, accept the Project upon its final completion, and release retention money withheld.

Marina del Rey Back Basins Stormwater Improvements Project Construction Contract Recommendation: Establish and approve the Marina del Rey Back Basins Stormwater Improvements Project, Capital Project (CP) No. 69881 (Project) in the unincorporated community of Marina del Rey (2), with a total Project budget of $4,134,000; approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $1,024,000 from the Unincorporated Area Stormwater Quality Improvements, CP No. 87195, to fully fund the proposed Project; adopt the plans and specifications that are on file for the Project; advertise for bids to be received before 11:00 a.m. on October 16, 2024; find pursuant to State Public Contract Code, Section 3400 (c) (2) and (3), that it is necessary to specify designated items by specific brand name in order to match other products in use on a particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion, and to obtain a necessary item that is only available from one source; find that the proposed Project 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 Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid, waive inconsequential and nonmaterial deficiencies in bids submitted, and determine, in accordance with applicable contract and bid documents, whether the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder has satisfied all conditions for contract award; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project to the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within the approved total budget; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the Project upon its final completion, and release retention money withheld.

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Helistop Airport Land Use Commission Project Recommendation: Approve the construction plans for the proposed helistop for patient and organ transport at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2), as depicted in the proposed site plan, pursuant to California Public Utilities Code Section 21661.5, the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) staff reviewed the request and determined that the project is consistent with the policies contained in the Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP) and the ALUC review procedures; instruct the Director of Regional Planning to forward a certified copy of the adopted Board letter to the California Division of Aeronautics; and find that the proposed helistop is within the scope of the project analyzed in the certified Environmental Impact Report for the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Master Plan and no further analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required. (Department of Regional Planning) APPROVE

Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program Grant Funds Recommendation: Authorize the District Attorney to accept grant funding from the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) through its Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) for the grant performance period beginning August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2025, in the amount of $733,351 for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant (WREG) Program, with no required County match for this grant, pursuant to Assembly Bill 102, the grant awarded funds are to be used to defray costs expended on State labor law enforcement and serve the public purpose of assisting workers in combatting wage theft, preventing unfair competition, and protecting State revenue; approve an appropriation adjustment to align the District Attorney’s budget with the pro-rated Fiscal Year 2024-25 grant award of $673,000; and authorize the District Attorney to serve as Project Director for the WREG Program and execute the DIR LCO grant award agreement, this also includes authorization to approve subsequent amendments, modifications, and/or extensions to the grant award agreements that have no Net County Cost impact to the County, and allow for the rollover of encumbered unused grant funds to the following grant period upon the approval of DIR LCO. (District Attorney) ADOPT 4-VOTES

Traffic Records Improvement Project Program Grant Award Recommendation: Authorize the Sheriff, as an agent for the County, to accept and execute a Traffic Records Improvement Project Grant Program (Program) agreement for the purchase of a license for a Crossroads software application, desktop computer equipment for patrol stations, and handheld wireless digital devices for field use, in the amount of $1,500,000 to fund the Sheriff's Department’s North Patrol Division for the grant period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with funding to be included in the Sheriff's Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Changes budget request; execute and submit all required grant documents including, but not limited to, agreements, modifications, extensions, and payment requests that may be necessary for the completion of the Program; apply and submit a grant application to the State Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for this Program in future fiscal years, and execute all required grant application documents, including assurances and certifications, when and if such future funding becomes available; and accept all grant awards for the Program in future fiscal years, if awarded by the OTS, and execute all required grant award documents including, but not limited to, agreements, modifications, extensions, and payment requests, which may be necessary for completion of the Program in future fiscal years. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

Special Appropriation Fund Transfer Recommendation: Approve the transfer of funds from services and supplies to reimburse the Sheriff’s Special Appropriation Fund in the amount of $11,597.48. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

Networked Logging Recorder System Maintenance and Support Services Sole Source Contract Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a sole source contract with NICE Systems, Inc (NICE), for the provision of continued maintenance and support services (Services) for the Sheriff’s Department’s Networked Logging Recorder System, effective September 11, 2024 through September 10, 2027, with the maximum contract amount not to exceed $1,200,000, with funding allocated in the Department's operating budget, and the Department is responsible for ensuring it has adequate funding in its operating budgets prior to requesting and approving services under the contract; authorize the Sheriff to execute amendments and change notices to the contract in order to effectuate modifications, which do not materially affect any term of the contract, add new or revised standard County contract provisions adopted by the Board, as periodically required, effectuate the assignment and delegation/mergers or acquisitions provision, engage NICE to provide Services, as required by the County, with up to $15,000 in contingency funds for required TMR for the term of the contract, and terminate the contract, either in whole or in part. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.)

County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning to implement design standards for residential development by adding new definitions, establishing new land use regulations Countywide, and including minor modifications to existing Title 22 provisions (On July 18, 2023, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT

City of Arcadia Election Request from the City of Arcadia: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Artesia Election Request from the City of Artesia: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Burbank Unified School District Election Request from the Burbank Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member and Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

La Cañada Unified School District Election Request from the La Cañada Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS.

Las Virgenes Unified School District Election Request from the Las Virgenes Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS.

City of Monterey Park Election Request from the City of Monterey Park: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS.

City of Norwalk Election Request from the City of Norwalk: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Election Request from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member and Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Pasadena Unified School District Election Request from the Pasadena Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member and Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/ COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Burbank Election Request from the City of Burbank: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Claremont Election Request from the City of Claremont: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Inglewood Election Request from the City of Inglewood: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Manhattan Beach Election Request from the City of Manhattan Beach: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Palmdale Election Request from the City of Palmdale: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Santa Clarita Election Request from the City of Santa Clarita: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Lawndale Election Request from the City of Lawndale: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Pomona Election Request from the City of Pomona: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of San Marino Election Request from the City of San Marino: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

San Gabriel Unified School District Election Request from the San Gabriel Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of South Gate Election Request from the City of South Gate: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Santa Clarita Community College District Election Request from the Santa Clarita Community College District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS.

El Camino Community College District Levying of Taxes Request from the El Camino Community College 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 Election of 2012 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024E (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 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

Pomona Unified School District Levying of Taxes Request from the Pomona Unified 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 2024 Refunding General Obligation Bonds (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $33,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 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

Garvey School District Levying of Taxes Request from the Garvey 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, Election of 2024, Series A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 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 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by deleting three employee classifications; and adding, deleting, and/or changing certain employee classifications and number of ordinance positions in the Departments of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Arts and Culture, Auditor-Controller, Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, Child Support Services, Children and Family Services, Consumer and Business Affairs, District Attorney, Fire, Health Services, Human Resources, Internal Services, Justice, Care and Opportunities, LA County Library, Mental Health, Parks and Recreation, Probation, Public Defender, Public Health, Public Social Services, Public Works, Regional Planning, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Youth Development. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 41)

County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration, to increase the time during which a County official is prohibited from lobbying the County from one year to two years after leaving County service. (County Counsel) INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING, AND PLACE ON AGENDA FOR ADOPTION

Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Los Angeles Unified School District General Obligation Bonds, Series QRR (2024) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,100,000,000 to finance authorized projects under the applicable ballot measures. (Treasurer and Tax Collector) ADOPT

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; and (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.

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.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Johnny Smith, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board’s recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Johnny Smith, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11178, in the amount of $495,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Children and Family Services’ budget. This lawsuit against the Department of Children and Family Services alleges negligence and breach of mandatory duties resulting in the death of a minor.

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

CalFresh Healthy Living Program Fiscal Year 2024-25 Subaward Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Aging and Disabilities to award and execute the CalFresh Healthy Living Program (CFHLP) Subaward with CNS/RQA/CA., Inc. for the term effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with an option to extend the term for three annual extension options, for a maximum term of four years, with an anticipated annual amount of $568,400 or $2,273,600 for the maximum term of the Subaward, allocation to the subrecipient is subject to the availability of funding and is contingent upon subrecipient’s performance in meeting the goals of CFHLP, as well as subrecipient’s adherence to its Subaward terms, with funding to be included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Final Adopted Budget, and funding for future fiscal years will also be included in the Department's Final Adopted budget(s), and no Net County Cost; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Aging and Disabilities Department) APPROVE Execute amendments with this subrecipient, which serve the best interests of the County during the Subaward term to add new, relevant, or updated Federal, State, and/or County Subaward terms and conditions, and increase or decrease the Subaward amounts including, but not limited to, baseline funds, one-time-only funds, and/or supplemental monies, which may exceed 10% of the maximum subaward amount, in response to the availability of funding and/or based on subrecipient’s performance provided that the total allocation does not exceed available funding; and Terminate the Subaward with the subrecipient upon their request, for default of the Subaward requirement, or for the convenience of the County, provided the Director notifies the Board in writing within 10 business days prior to such termination.

Employ a Retired County Employee on a Temporary Basis Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Personnel to immediately reemploy Leslie Foxvog as a 120-day temporary employee upon Board approval, to assist the Department of Human Resources with the implementation of the Department Finance Manager Academy, and grant an exception to the 180-day waiting period required under the California Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act of 2013 and under Government Code Section 7522.56, as Ms. Foxvog has a strong knowledge of specific projects whereby her expertise is highly valued, necessary, and critically needed to transition or bring projects to closure; and approve the request to allow Mrs. Foxvog to return at a rate and classification commensurate with her assignment for up to 960 total hours of work in a fiscal year. (Department of Human Resources) APPROVE

Film, Television, and Photography Permit Coordination Services Sole Source Contract Amendment Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Economic Opportunity to execute an extension to a sole source contract with FilmLA, Inc. for the provision of film, television, and photography permit coordination services for an additional 10 months from August 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the option to extend for a further six months through December 30, 2025; and execute amendments to the current contract to add new, relevant, or updated contract terms in compliance with new and/or revised Federal and State law, County ordinances, or Board policies. (Department of Economic Opportunity) APPROVE

Los Angeles County Development Authority Meeting Minutes for July 2024 Recommendation: Approve minutes of the meeting of the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the month of July 2024. NOTE: The minutes for the month of July 2024 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/

Report on the Status of Adopting a Global Plan for the Probation Department’s Halls and Camps Report by the Chief Probation Officer with an update on the status of adopting a Global Plan for the Probation Department’s Halls and Camps, as requested at the Board meeting of March 21, 2023. RECEIVE AND FILE

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

On-Call Skilled Accounting Services Contract Recommendation: Award a contract to AppleOne, Inc., a Community Business Enterprise, for on-call skilled accounting services for a one-year term, with four one-year and up to six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum potential contract term of 66 months and a maximum potential contract amount of $5,734,856; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract, renew the contract for reach additional renewal option and extension period if, in the opinion of the Director, AppleOne, Inc., has successfully performed during the previous contract period and the services are still required; approve and execute amendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, suspend and/or terminate this contract for convenience, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so, 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, and adjust the annual contract total for each option year over the term of the contract to allow for an annual Cost of Living Adjustment; and find that recommended actions are not a project, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE (Continued from the meeting of 8-6-24)

County Code, Title 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by adding and establishing the salaries for two employee classifications; and adding, deleting, and/or changing certain employee classifications and number of ordinance positions in the Departments of Arts and Culture, Chief Executive Officer, Fire, Health Services, Medical Examiner, and Sheriff. ADOPT

County Code, Title 11 - Health and Safety Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 11 - Health and Safety by amending Section 11.02 and adding Chapter 11.41, Addressing Medical Debt through Data Collection, this ordinance clarifies that unless otherwise specified in this Code, Title 11 is applicable in the unincorporated areas of the County and any incorporated city that adopts this Title 11, in whole or in part, into its municipal code by adoption or resolution; authorizes the Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and policies on debt collection and financial assistance activities from hospitals operating in the County of Los Angeles; and establishes that the Department of Public Health has the authority to enforce violations of this ordinance. ADOPT

Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Eric Gregory Brown III Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Reestablish the $10,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of 12-year-old Eric Gregory Brown III, who was fatally shot while walking on the sidewalk with friends near the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue in Long Beach on May 9, 2023, at approximately 11:32 p.m.

West Torrance High School Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Waive up to $23,350 in parking fees for 50 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Torrance Beach, for students and teachers attending surf classes sponsored by West Torrance High School, to be held retroactively from August 26, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Proclaiming September 2024 as “Service Club Month” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim September 2024 as “Service Club Month” throughout Los Angeles County, and recognize the important work that Service Clubs do to support the community and improve the lives of residents in the County.

Proclaiming the Week of September 22 through 28, 2024 as “Language Access Week” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim September 22 through 28, 2024, as the Second Annual “Language Access Week” throughout Los Angeles County; and instruct the Director of Health Services to continue to recognize the commitment of Healthcare Interpreter staff to language justice and advancing the health of our patients and communities, by providing extraordinary service in the patient's preferred language.

City of Artesia Revolving Grant Fund Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to execute an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Reimbursable Contract (CDBG Contract) between the County and the City of Artesia (City), to be effective through June 30, 2025, and providing additional CDBG funds from the Revolving Grant Fund to the City for a total amount of $362,895 for the City's Sidewalk and ADA Compliant Improvements Project, following execution by all parties; and find that approval of the amendment to the CDBG Contract is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.

PS I Love You Foundation’s 23rd Annual “Day at the Beach Community Celebration” Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Waive $5,000 in gross receipts fees, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Manhattan Beach, for the PS I Love You Foundation’s 23rd Annual “Day at the Beach Community Celebration” event, to be held September 14, 2024.

47th Annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive the $4,950 gross receipts fee, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for the 47th Annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, held August 25, 2024.

Southeast Gateway Line Corridor Cities Committee Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Approve the County joining the Gateway Cities Council of Governments’ Southeast Gateway Line Corridor Cities Committee as a participating member; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to pay the first year’s membership dues of $10,000, pay future years’ annual membership dues, as agreed to by the Coordinating Cities Committee (CCC), every year thereafter until the Corridor Cities Committee concludes or if the County terminates its membership in the Committee, and terminate the County’s membership, contingent upon prior notice to the Board, including justification for the intended termination; instruct the Chair to designate a Director and one or more alternate Directors to the CCC as the County representative(s); and find that the recommended actions are not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.

Support for Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Take an official position to support Proposition 3, which would amend the State Constitution by repealing language stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman, and would provide that the right to marry is a fundamental right regardless of gender or race/ethnicity.

Phoenix House California 5K Walk for Overdose Awareness Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive the permit fee of $250, the $13 per vehicle parking fee for 275 vehicles, totaling $3,575, and $412.50 in gross receipts fees, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, for the Phoenix House California “5K Walk for Overdose Awareness,” held September 7, 2024.

Sharsheret’s Third Annual West Coast Dash Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Waive the $3,497 gross receipts fee, $78 in parking fees for six vehicles on September 14, 2024, $1,300 in parking fees for 100 vehicles on September 15, 2024, and reduce the beach use permit fee to $125, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, for Sharsheret’s Third Annual West Coast Dash 5K/10K Family Fun Race and Event Festival, to be held on September 15, 2024.

6th Annual Redondo Beach “Swim the Avenues” Event Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive the $5,000 gross receipts fee, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Redondo Beach, for the 6th Annual Redondo Beach “Swim the Avenues” event, held September 8, 2024.

Proclaiming September 9 through 13, 2024, as “Disability Voting Rights Week” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Proclaim the week of September 9 through 13, 2024, as “Disability Voting Rights Week” in Los Angeles County; and instruct the Director of Aging and Disabilities to partner with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk on outreach efforts to bring awareness to voting accessibility including, but not limited to, Text Typer TDD for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Audio Sample Ballot CD's, and New Accessible Voting Experience Vote Centers, The Voting Solutions for All People model, and Voter Accessibility Resources.

Proclaim October 2024 as “Head Start Awareness Month” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Declare October 2024 as “Head Start Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County; and invite families of young children and expectant families to find their nearest Head Start center via the Head Start Agencies Referral System at prekkid.org or appcenter.gis.lacounty.gov/HARS/ or by calling (877) PRE-K-KID to apply.

Proclaiming September as “National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim September 2024 as “National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County, to increase awareness of suicide prevention in order to help reduce the number of suicide deaths in the County; proclaim September 8, 2024 as “988 Day;” and instruct the Directors of Mental Health and Public Health to promote awareness of suicide prevention resources including 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line, Teen Line, and California Department of Public Health’s Never a Bother Campaign, identify opportunities to support and coordinate ongoing suicide prevention activities for adults and youth, and improve the collection and sharing of suicide and suicide attempt data, and report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on existing suicide prevention activities and potential opportunities.

Support for Proposition 4: Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Take an official position to support Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024.

Addressing an Environmental Injustice: A Letter to Advocate for Designating Exide and Impacted Neighborhoods as a Superfund Site Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Instruct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch to send a five-signature letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the EPA to accept Exide into the Superfund National Priority List and recognize the site, along with the surrounding impacted community, as a Superfund site; and coordinate with County Counsel and the Director of Public Health to submit comments to the Federal Register in response to the EPA’s September 4, 2024 announcement proposing the addition of Exide to the Superfund National Priority List, in support of recognizing the site, along with the surrounding impacted community, as a Superfund site in Spring 2025.

Recognizing “Sustainable Transportation Month” and “Clean Air Day” in the County of Los Angeles Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Recognize October 2, 2024 as “Clean Air Day” and encourage County employees and the public to take the Clean Air Pledge to improve the environment at cleanairday.org/pledge; recognize “Sustainable Transportation Month” by promoting rideshare awareness at the 2024 Annual Civic Center Clean Air/Sustainable Transportation Fair to be held October 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grand Park; direct County Department Heads to disseminate information to all County employees regarding the Clean Air Day and Sustainable Transportation Month, and encourage them to take the Clean Air Pledge; encourage County employees and the public to attend the Civic Center Clean Air/Sustainable Transportation Fair to learn about the various sustainable transportation options available in the County that help improve public health outcomes and the environment; encourage County employees and the public to participate in the annual Virtual Clean Air/Sustainable Transportation Fair from October 1 through October 31, 2024, at Rideshare.lacounty.gov; encourage all County employees to “Take Pride, Share the Ride” by making sustainable transportation choices at least one day a week; and recognize and thank all the County’s Employee Transportation Coordinators who work hard to promote sustainable transportation choices and keep the County in compliance with the South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 2202.

Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Los Angeles County Water Systems Update Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of Public Health to move forward with the implementation of the referenced recommendations, as directed below, within 120 days; and explore and report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on ways State regulations can reduce local exposures: Disseminate educational materials on Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) health effects and sources of PFAS exposure, including, for example, furniture, carpet, clothing, cookware, plastics, imported goods, and other common household products; Promote the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Public PFAS Analytic Tools (https://echo.epa.gov/trends/pfas-tools), an application that integrates data on PFAS reporting, testing, and occurrences in communities; and Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to advocate with the State to provide health advisories to water systems about PFAS Maximum Contaminant Levels, negative human health risks associated with PFAS, encourage water systems to initiate voluntary testing and information, and refer water systems to funding sources to assist with PFAS monitoring.

Declaration of Local Emergency for Homelessness - Implementation Actions for the Los Angeles County Development Authority Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Apply the delegated authorities and processes proclaimed and approved by Board Order No. 3 of January 10, 2023 entitled, “Proclamation of Local Emergency for Homelessness in the County of Los Angeles” (Emergency Proclamation), and those delegated authorities and processes approved by Board Order No. 16 of February 7, 2023 entitled, “Declaration of Local Emergency for Homelessness - Implementation Actions,” and further tools and delegated authorities approved by Board Order No. 22 of October 3, 2023 entitled, “Updating the County’s Implementation of the Proclamation of a Local Emergency for Homelessness in the County of Los Angeles,” to the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, in implementing the People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Missions that implements or is in support of a PEH Mission in response to the Emergency Proclamation; and to improve homeless service delivery, authorize the Executive Director to apply for, and accept new or expanded grant agreements that support a PEH Mission, provided the Executive Director confirms in writing that the services funded by the grant support a PEH Mission in response to the Emergency Proclamation, and sufficient funds are budgeted for matching or other grant requirements.

Koreatown Youth & Community Center’s 23rd Annual Benefit Concert Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Waive $2,750 in parking fees for up to 250 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, for attendees of the Koreatown Youth & Community Center’s 23rd Annual Benefit Concert, to be held on September 12, 2024.

Supporting the Senate Bill S. 4189 (Butler) Youth Climate Leadership Act Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Horvath: Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to support Senate Bill S. 4189 (Butler), Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2024, legislation which creates structured avenues for youth engagement at the Federal level and will help harness the energy, innovation, and commitment of youth people to drive forward comprehensive and inclusive solutions across the nation, and similar proposals that uplift youth voices; and encourage State and Federal elected representatives to create bodies like the Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission that elevates youth voices in environmental justice and climate change policy development and implementation.

MacLaren Community Park Project: Approve the Project Budget, Appropriation Adjustment, and Project Stipends for Design-Build; and Award a Design-Build Contract Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Find that the actions herein related to the previously approved Project are within the scope of the previously adopted County’s Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and that the County’s adopted Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP) will continue to apply to the project; find that there have been no changes to the project or circumstances under which it will be undertaken that would require additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; acting as a responsible agency for the City of El Monte’s (City’s) Esperanza Village Project and consider the MND adopted by the City as lead agency; certify that the Board has independently reviewed, considered, and reached its own conclusions regarding the environmental effects of the County approvals related to the proposed demolition work, included in the MND, to be performed by the County; adopt the City’s Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to the extent applicable to the County’s actions, finding that the MMP is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures that will be implemented during demolition activities to be undertaken by the County; and find that the current actions are within the scope of the previously adopted MNDs by the County and City, and there are no changes to the projects or to the circumstances under which they will be undertaken that require additional findings under CEQA; and take the following actions: 4-VOTES Approve the MacLaren Community Park Project, Capital Project No. 69953 (Project), with a total Project budget of $45,500,000, which will include the demolition of eight structures previously approved by the City in the Scope of Work for the Project; Approve an appropriation adjustment to reflect an increase of $28,240,000 in appropriation to the Project, funded with the following sources: Regional Park and Open Space District Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation Measure (Measure A) Grant of $1,400,000; $19,200,000 from obligated fund balance Committed for American Rescue Plan-Enabled Capital Programs, and $7,640,000 of First District Community Program Funding to fully fund the Project; Find that Bernards Bros., Inc., is the responsive and responsible proposer that submitted the best value and most advantageous proposal to the County for design and construction of the Project using the Design-Build (D-B) project delivery method, based on best value criteria stated in the Request for Proposals (RFP), including qualifications, technical design, construction expertise, proposed delivery plan, price, workforce commitment, design excellence, acceptable safety record, and lifecycle cost; Award a D-B agreement to Bernards Bros., Inc., in substantially the same form as was included in the RFP; Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the D-B agreement with Bernards Bros., Inc., for a contract amount of $31,865,818, and a maximum contract amount of $33,365,818, inclusive of a design completion allowance of $1,500,000, subject to receipt by the County of acceptable Faithful Performance and Payment for Labor and Materials Bonds and evidence of required contract insurance filed by the D-B entity; establish the effective date of the contract upon receipt of acceptable performance, payment bonds, and evidence of required insurance; and take all actions necessary and appropriate to fully deliver the Project; Pursuant to the County’s D-B policy, approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute consultant services agreements for a stipend amount of $50,000 each, with Morillo Construction Inc. and Ohno Construction Company, the second- and third-ranked qualifying proposers that met the stipend eligibility criteria in the RFP for preparation of proposals, to ensure that the County can utilize the design concepts in their respective proposals; Authorize the Director of Public Works to exercise control of the design completion allowance with concurrence from the Chief Executive Officer, including the authority to reallocate the allowances into the contract sum, as appropriate, to resolve cost issues with Bernards Bros., Inc., that are identified during the design phase of the Project, such as changes resulting from unforeseen condition, including construction-related impacts; Find that the gratis long-term ground lease to the City for the development and operation of a public park will serve a public purpose pursuant to Government Code Section 26227, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a gratis long-term ground lease, with renewal options, with the City for the portion of the Project site where the new park will be located, as well as the adjoining landscaped and parking areas along Durfee Avenue and Kerrwood Street (Lease Property), in which the City will develop, operate, and maintain a public park on the property, located at 4024 Durfee Avenue; and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute any ancillary documents and exhibits, for transfer of the Lease Property to the City for public park purposes.

Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Suspicious Disappearance of Monique Figueroa Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Extend the $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the suspicious and heinous disappearance of 27-year-old Monique Figueroa, who was last seen on May 19, 2015 at approximately 4:00 a.m. while driving away from her residence in the 7200 block of East Avenue U-12 in the unincorporated area of Littlerock, and whose abandoned vehicle was found on May 30, 2015 in the unincorporated area of Juniper Hills.

Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Deputy Juan Escalante Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Solis: Extend the $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of Sheriff's Deputy Juan Escalante, who was fatally shot in front of his mother's house in the Cypress Park area, on Saturday, August 2, 2008, at approximately 5:40 a.m.

MacLaren Esperanza Village Project Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Acting as a responsible agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for the Esperanza Village Project (Project), certify that the County has considered the Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), prepared and adopted by the City of El Monte (City) as the lead agency, on November 15, 2022 and the Addendum to the Adopted IS/MND, which were prepared and adopted by the City as the lead agency, on July 23, 2024; adopt the City’s Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to the extent applicable to the County’s actions, finding that the Mitigation Monitoring Program is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures that will be implemented for the Project; find that the current actions are within the scope of the City’s previously adopted IS/MND and Addendum by the City, and there are no changes to the Project or to the circumstances under which they will be undertaken that require additional findings under CEQA; establish the proposed Esperanza Village New Medical Building, Capital Project (CP) No. 6A024, with an initial budget of $8,840,000; approve an appropriation adjustment to reflect the transfer of $8,840,000 in Net County Cost from Committed for Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to CP No. 6A024, to fund predevelopment efforts; and take the following actions: 4-VOTES (Relates to Agenda No. 1-D) Authorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the preparation of technical and environmental studies, utilizing an existing Board approved as-needed environmental services contract, and to prepare design-build scoping documents in compliance with standard County contracting requirements, utilizing an existing Board approved as-needed design services contract, for the proposed CP No. 6A024; Approve the proposed Esperanza Village Affordable Housing Project, an affordable multifamily rental housing development consisting of approximately 202 affordable rental housing units reserved for occupancy by low-income persons/families, seniors, and persons with special needs for a proposed 75-year ground lease term (Housing Project) located on a portion of the property located at 4024 Durfee Avenue in the City of El Monte (Site); Find that the Housing Project Site is exempt surplus land per Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A), where the Housing Project will be used to provide affordable housing to families and senior citizens within the County; Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, to act on behalf of the County and to negotiate and execute an Option to Lease Agreement between the County and MacLaren Hall Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, or its County-approved designee (Developer), to lease the Housing Project Site for the development of the Housing Project; and Authorize the Executive Director to serve as the agent to the County to manage development of the Housing Project, including execution of the Ground Lease, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Option to Lease Agreement, and any other additional transaction documents consistent with and/or necessary for, the implementation of the foregoing approvals, including execution of any amendments to the foregoing documents.

Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Mitchell: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to submit an application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Project (RAD) conversion of 12 units of public housing at the following sites indicated below; execute any related documents to comply with HUD requirements; amend the application to HUD to add or remove sites or make other revisions as needed, execute any related documents, including executing any necessary amendments, and take any other actions to effectuate the proposed conversion and to comply with HUD requirements: 4621 and 4625 Linsley Street in unincorporated East Rancho Dominguez; 11117 and 11119 Firmona Avenue in unincorporated Lennox; 4 units at 1229 South McBride Avenue in unincorporated East Los Angeles; and 4 units at 927 South Simmons Avenue in unincorporated East Los Angeles.

Increasing our Capacity to Address Unsheltered Homelessness in Advance of Major Sporting and Entertainment Events Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Instruct the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, in partnership with the City of Los Angeles, LA 2028, the Executive Committee on Regional Homelessness Alignment, the Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, homeless service providers, local governments, and other relevant stakeholders, to develop a written regional strategy by December 2025, with input from meetings with key stakeholders, to increase and sustain the capacity to address unsheltered homelessness around areas where major sporting events will take place, where this strategy should not supersede the County’s current encampment resolution efforts or reprioritize committed resources, and should include the following: An approach for events on County property, unincorporated areas, and contracted cities, as well as a strategy for regional partnership on events not directly under the County’s jurisdiction; An approach for determining which encampments need to be addressed in preparation for these events; An assessment of tools and best practices the County can leverage and/or augment to address encampments; An assessment of how these events could impact current strategies for utilizing hotels and motels for encampment resolution; A proposal for supporting unhoused individuals living in these encampments, with an emphasis on permanent housing solutions; A budget estimate associated with this strategy; and Opportunities to engage the philanthropic community, corporate partners, hosting sites, sports associations, and coordinating entities, to support implementation of this strategy.

Authorize the Department of Economic Opportunity to Accept Funds from the City of Los Angeles and Execute a Memorandum of Understanding to Procure Sidewalk Vending Carts on Behalf of the City Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Mitchell: Authorize the Director of Economic Opportunity to accept American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding from the City of Los Angeles (City) in the total amount of $1,662,625, and execute a memorandum of understanding with the City's Economic and Workforce Development Department, for the manufacturing, and distribution of vending carts that are in compliance with Public Health requirements for sidewalk vendors, whereby the County will use 10% to 15% of total funds to cover its programmatic and administrative costs; and execute, on behalf of the County, any contracts, and take any actions necessary to amend, or extend any programs funded by ARPA or this funding, in order to achieve the goals of the Sidewalk Vending Program’s Cart Distribution.

Proclaiming “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Los Angeles County Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2024, as “Hispanic Heritage Month” throughout Los Angeles County, and acknowledge Cris Abrego, Assemblymember Miguel Santiago, Corinne Sanchez, Diego Rodriguez, Jose Miguel Ruiz, Josephine Ramirez, Helen Torres, Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Richard Zaldivar, Roel Garcia, Sergio Rascón, and David Green for their selfless contributions; direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Countywide Communications Office, along with all County Department Heads, and request the Sheriff, District Attorney, Assessor, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, to work with LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Music Center, the Directors of Parks and Recreation and Arts and Culture, the County Librarian, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, in promoting their Hispanic Heritage Month related events, programs and resources, including on respective websites and social media platforms; and take the following actions; Direct the Chief Executive Officer to work with the Director of Personnel and other Department Heads to identify $100,000 in ongoing funding of existing resources for the East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade in 2025, so that a County exhibition showcasing career opportunities and social services can be presented similar to the financial support previously provided for the Taste of Soul Family Festival; Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to prepare, execute and, if necessary, amend and/or terminate any necessary documents or agreements with the event sponsors for the above purposes; and Waive parking fees, excluding the cost of liability insurance, as follows: $750 in parking fees for 150 vehicles, in Lot 45, for community members attending the First District’s Hispanic Heritage Month Reception on September 13, 2024; and $4,000 in parking fees for 400 vehicles in Lot 10, and $5,000 in parking fees for 500 vehicles in Lot 16, for community members attending El Grito: Annual Celebration of Mexican Independence Day on September 15, 2024.

Bolstering Arts Education During Arts Education Week and Beyond Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Declare September 9 through 13, 2024 as “Arts Education Week” throughout Los Angeles County and encourage County Department Heads to share arts education resources on their websites, newsletters, and social media platforms; instruct the Director of Arts and Culture to engage with the school districts that are not yet part of the Arts Education Collective, including La Cañada, Bonita, Bellflower, Long Beach, and El Segundo, to explore joining to access the funding, networking, and coaching opportunities that would become available to them, and to reengage with districts they have not actively connected with in the last few years, and lead conversations about Proposition 28 (Prop 28), the “Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act,” and explore further opportunities to gather data, host convenings, and offer resources to school districts related to the use of Prop 28 funding and report back to the Board in writing in 60 days on potential next steps; and direct the Chief Executive Officer to explore philanthropic funding streams through the Center for Strategic Partnerships to support the arts education programming underway by the Department of Arts and Culture and the County’s cultural institutions and nonprofit partners.

MacLaren Esperanza Village Project Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Approve the designation of the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to serve as the agent of the County of Los Angeles (County) to manage the development of the Esperanza Village Affordable Housing Project, an affordable multifamily rental housing development, consisting of approximately 202 affordable rental housing units reserved for occupancy by low-income persons/families, seniors, transition-aged youth, and persons with special needs, for a proposed 75-year ground lease term (Housing Project), located on a portion of the property located at 4024 Durfee Avenue in the City of El Monte (Site); authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute an Option to Lease Agreement between the County and MacLaren Hall Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, or its County-approved designee (Developer), to lease the Housing Project Site for the development of the Housing Project; and authorize Executive Director to serve as the agent to the County to manage development of the Housing Project, including execution of the Ground Lease, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Option to Lease Agreement, and any other additional transaction documents consistent with and/or necessary for, the implementation of the foregoing approvals, including execution of any amendments to the foregoing documents. 4-VOTES (Relates to Agenda No. 6)

Homeboy Industries 15th Annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Waive $1,060 in parking fees for 212 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Lot 45, for community members, sponsors, and staff attending Homeboy Industries’ 15th Annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; and waive $1,540 in parking fees for 308 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Lot 58, for community members, sponsors, and staff attending Homeboy Industries’ 15th Annual Homeboy 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) The People of the State of California, ex rel. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of the State of California vs. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01309.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Raul Gutierrez, et al. v. Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV06193.

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

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Chief Probation Officer.