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Agenda Posted: May 2, 2024 Meeting Televised: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 At 11:00 P.m. On Klcs

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  1. To Be Introduced
    Set Matter

    Report on the County’s Implementation of the People Experiencing Homelessness Missions Report by the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative on the implementation of the people experiencing homelessness missions, including each Department’s utilization of the Emergency Proclamation’s tools and delegated authorities, as requested at the Board meeting of October 3, 2023. RECEIVE AND FILE (Continued from the meeting of 5-07-24)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Horvath, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was continued one week to May 14, 2024.

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  2. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    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 - (3)

  3. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

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

  4. Passed
    Recommendation

    Extend the Reward Offer in the Homicide Investigation of Murder Victim Michael Moreno Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Extend 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 35-year-old Michael Moreno, who was fatally shot while talking with two of his friends outside on the 200 block of South Acacia Street in the City of San Dimas on December 23, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  5. Passed
    Recommendation

    Appointments to Commissions/Committees/Special Districts Revised recommendations for appointment/reappointment or removal for Commissions/Committees/Special Districts (+ denotes reappointments): Documents on file in the Executive Office. Supervisor Hilda L. Solis Daniel S. Andalon, Consumer Affairs Advisory Commission Lorna Johnson, Commission for Women Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell Alisa Blair, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath Thomas Liu, Los Angeles County Citizens’ Economy and Efficiency Commission Brad Gluckstein, Los Angeles County Arts Commission Martins Aiyetiwa+ and Richard Ludt+, Solid Waste Facilities Hearing Board Supervisor Kathryn Barger Christine A. Ward+, Antelope Valley Cemetery District Renee Berlin, North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition Sylvia Jauregui, Policy Roundtable for Child Care and Development California Contract Cities Association Alfonso Noyola (Alternate), Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund Claims Board Commission on HIV Felipe Gonzalez, Matthew Muhonen, Dechelle Richardson and Erica Robinson, Commission on HIV

    Andria McFerson addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  6. Passed
    Recommendation

    Employee Retirement Contribution Rates for Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 Defined Benefit Plans Recommendation: Adopt the employee retirement contribution rate changes for the Los Angeles County Employee Retirement Association defined benefit plans established pursuant to the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, effective July 1, 2024, for all represented and non-represented employees who are members of General Member Plan G or Safety Member Plan C; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to make the system changes necessary to implement the recommendations. (Relates to Agenda No. 69)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  7. Passed
    Recommendation

    Negotiated Exchange of Property Tax Revenue Resulting from the Annexation of Unincorporated Territory in the City of Duarte Joint Resolution Recommendation: Approve and adopt a joint resolution between the Board and the City Council of the City of Duarte (5) based on the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue, related to the proposed Annexation No. 2023-07 of approximately 19+ acres of inhabited unincorporated territory generally located north of Royal Oaks Drive between Braewood Drive and Woodlyn Lane, in the unincorporated territory adjacent to the City.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  8. Passed
    Recommendation

    Countywide Classification/Compensation Actions Recommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, to add one new employee classification for the Department of the Board of Supervisors; reclassify 29 positions in the Department of Health Services following a Laboratory Support Services Reorganization Study, reclassify nine positions in the Chief Executive Office, Departments of Health Services, Internal Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Social Services; and extend negotiated bonus increases and degree requirements to certain non-represented employees in various Departments. (Relates to Agenda No. 92)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  9. Passed
    Recommendation

    Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Boiler and Chillers Replacement Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Boiler and Chillers Replacement Project, Capital Project No. 8A042 (Project) (4), with a total budget of $17,610,000; approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 appropriation adjustment to allocate $435,000 from the Department of Health Services' Enterprise Fund-Committed for the Department of Health Services to fund the projected FY 2023-24 expenditures for the Project; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Internal Services Department) 4-VOTES

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  10. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Parking Facilities Management Services Sole Source Amendments Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Internal Services to execute sole source amendments to extend the contracts with Parking Company of America to continue to provide parking facilities management services at 26 County owned parking facilities, for six months with six month-to-month extension options; and exercise the month-to-month extension options, add and delete facilities, execute applicable contract amendments should the original contracting entity merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change of entity, and approve necessary changes to scope of services. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE
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  11. Passed
    Recommendation

    Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Office Remodeling Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center Office Remodeling Project, Capital Project No. 8A032 (1), with a total budget of $1,800,000; authorize the Director of Internal Services to deliver the Project using a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  12. Passed
    Recommendation

    Vehicle Fleet Maintenance and Repair Services Contract Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a contract with Centerra Integrated Fleet Services, LLC., to provide vehicle fleet maintenance and repair services effective June 1, 2024, for a period of three years, with three two-year renewal options, and six month-to-month extensions, for a total aggregate amount of $39,656,848 for the initial three-year term; authorize the Director of Internal Services to exercise the renewal options and month-to-month extension options; execute applicable contract amendments should the original contracting entity merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change of entity, approve necessary changes to scope of services; increase the maximum contract amount up to an additional 10% to allow for any possible Cost of Living Adjustments; and make a finding, as required by County Code, Section 2.121.420,1 that contracting for the provision of vehicle fleet maintenance and repair services, as described herein, can be performed more economically by an independent contractor. (Internal Services Department)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  13. Passed
    Recommendation

    Lawndale Elementary School District Levying of Taxes Request from the Lawndale Elementary 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 Election of 2020 General Obligation Bonds, Series A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $17,000,000; 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.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  14. Passed
    Recommendation

    Antelope Valley Health Care District Election Request from the Antelope Valley Health Care District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and consolidate this election with the General District Election, to be held November 5, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  15. Passed
    Recommendation

    City of Montebello Election Request from the City of Montebello: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with the General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  16. Passed
    Recommendation

    Rosemead Unified School District Election Request from the Rosemead Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Board of Trustees Member Election and consolidate this election with the General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote; and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the District's request, provided that the District pays all related costs:

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  17. Passed
    Recommendation

    William S. Hart Union High School District Election Request from the William S. Hart Union High School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and consolidate this election with the General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote; and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the District's request, provided that the District pays all related costs:

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  18. Passed
    Recommendation

    Refund Bonds Issued on Behalf of the County Improvement - Shrode Avenue Sewer Project Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to levy reassessments and to issue refunding bonds issued on behalf of the County Improvement No. 2659-M (Shrode Avenue Sewer Project) (5); and adopt a resolution preliminarily approving a reassessment report and advertise and set June 11, 2024 for public hearing regarding the reassessment report, the proposed refunding of the outstanding bonds, and the proposed reassessments. (Treasurer and Tax Collector)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  19. Passed
    Recommendation

    Affiliation Agreement for Student Fieldwork Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Military and Veterans Affairs to enter into an Affiliation Agreement with the California State University Los Angeles to conduct the fieldwork internship component for credential programs, school counseling, school psychology training programs, and other similar programs (Programs) for students from the University; approve future affiliation agreements involving similar Programs, with other universities, including any subsequent amendments, suspensions, or termination if deemed necessary; and find that this agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Military and Veterans Affairs) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  20. Passed
    Recommendation

    Job Readiness, Career Planning, and Vocational Assessment Services Sole Source Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Social Services to prepare and execute a sole source contract with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for Job Readiness, Career Planning, and Vocational Assessment services, for a two-year period effective from July 1, 2024 or upon execution by the Director, whichever is later, through June 30, 2026 with a one-year extension option, for a maximum two-year contract amount of $63,555,000, with funding included in the Department of Social Services’ Fiscal Year 2024-25 proposed budget and funding for future years to be included in the Department's annual budget requests; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Public Social Services) APPROVE Extend the contract for up to one additional one-year period; prepare and execute amendments to the contract for instances which affect the scope of work, term, contract amount, payment terms, or any other term of condition in this contract, additions and/or changes required by the Board changes to be in compliance with applicable County, State and Federal regulations, increases or decreases of no more than 10% of the original contract amount based on the contractor's performance, community needs, and funding availability.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  21. Passed
    Recommendation

    Medical Equipment Sole Source Acquisition Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Internal Services, as the County’s Purchasing Agent, to proceed with the sole source acquisition of various medical equipment for the Department of Health Services’ Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2), with a total estimated cost of $1,664,000. (Health Services Department) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  22. Passed
    Recommendation

    Mental Health Legal Entity Contracts Amendments Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute amendments to two existing Department of Mental Health Legal Entity (LE) contracts, to increase the Maximum Contract Amounts to maximize Federal and State Medi-Cal (MC) funds, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22, effective upon Board approval; with a total aggregate increase for these LE contracts for FY 2021-22 of $596,819, fully funded by Federal and State revenues; these LE contracts are still within their three-year term, with expiration date of June 30, 2024, and have reached previously approved delegated authority for FY 2021-22; and execute future amendments to all existing LE contracts that expire on June 30, 2024, allowing for final shifts, pursuant to the LE contract, Financial Provisions, for the sole purpose of maximizing Federal and State MC funds after submission of an Annual Cost Report, which per the Contract Financial Provisions, such amendments can be executed during the First and/or Second Automatic Renewal Period and/or after the contract has expired or terminated. (Department of Mental Health) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  23. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Specialty Mental Health Services Legal Entity Contract Amendments Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute an amendment to the existing Department of Mental Health (DMH) Legal Entity (LE) contracts, for the continued provision of Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS), to extend the term of the contracts for two Fiscal Years (FYs) ending June 30, 2026, with one optional extension year, for a total aggregate amount for FYs 2024-25 and 2025-26 of $1,542,507,585 per fiscal year, funded by various Federal, State and local revenues; exempt the contracts from the six-month advance notification requirement under Board Policy No. 5.100 when the DMH does not have delegated authority to extend the term of the contract; and authorize the Director of Mental Health to take the following actions: (Department of Mental Health) APPROVE Execute new contracts with qualified providers for SMHS, provided that, sufficient funds are available, the terms of the contracts will be effective upon execution and with the same term as these contracts; Execute future amendments to the contracts with an option to extend thereafter for one additional Fiscal Year through June 30, 2027 to revise the language, add, delete, modify, or replace the service exhibits and/or statement of work, reflect Federal, State and County regulatory and/or policy changes, revise the annual MCAs, provided that the total payment or each contract will not exceed an increase of more than 25% of the applicable MCA and sufficient funds are available; and Make non-material modifications to the contracts through administrative amendments or change notices for the following and other similar reasons, as appropriate, change the contractor’s business name and/or headquarter address, change, revise, add, or delete the contractor’s provider site addresses, site numbers, and/or site names, make technical corrections, revise County and contractor administration exhibits, and/or shift funds between currently contracted funded programs, so long as such shifts will not cause an increase in the MCA; and terminate the contracts in accordance with the termination provisions, including termination for convenience.
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  24. Passed
    Recommendation

    Solutions for Equitable Diabetes Prevention and Management Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Health to execute a contract, with Diabetes Care Partners, selected under a competitive solicitation process for the provision of Diabetes Prevention and Management Services, effective upon date of execution through June 29, 2028, for a total maximum obligation of $292,500, 100% funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funds, Assistance Listing Number 93.988; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Public Health) Execute amendments to the contract that extend the term through December 29, 2030, at amounts determined by the Director, contingent upon the availability of funds and contractor performance; allow the rollover of unspent contract funds, if allowable by the grantor, provide an increase or decrease in funding up to 10% above or below the annual base maximum obligation effective upon execution, update the scope of work, as necessary, and/or correct errors in the contract’s terms and conditions; Execute change notices to the contract that authorize modifications to the budget with corresponding modifications to the statement of work and/or scope of work, that are within the same scope of services, as necessary, and/or changes to hours of operation and/or service locations; and Immediately suspend or terminate the contract upon issuing a written notice to Diabetes Care Partners if it fails to fully comply with contractual requirements, terminate the contract for convenience by providing a 30-calendar day advance written notice to the contractor.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  25. Passed
    Recommendation

    African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Health to accept a donation in the amount of $250,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative activities. (Department of Public Health)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  26. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Minor Leases, Licenses, and Permits for Recreational or Park Use Recommendation: Find that the following uses of County Parks are necessary to meet and provide a public benefit to the County including, but not limited to, community gardens, community compost centers, farmers markets, demonstration gardens, mobility hubs; authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation, to approve and execute, reduced rent or gratis (excluding cost of liability insurance, site maintenance, and/or site improvements) minor leases, licenses, and permits otherwise consistent with County Code, Sections 2.26.120 (Minor Leases) and 2.26.140 (Licenses and Permits) for community-based organizations use; 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) Post a Notice of Intention to consummate these leases, licenses, and permits in a public place for five working days prior to execution of the minor leases, pursuant to Government Code Section 25350.51 the notice shall describe the property proposed to be leased or licensed, the terms of the lease or license, and any County officer authorized to execute the lease or license; and Provide the appropriate Board Office with written notice, including a brief explanation and justification of the gratis or reduced rent lease, license, or permit five days prior to the execution of any reduced-rent or gratis lease, license, or permit, and to maintain a list of all minor agreements approved under this delegated authority.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was continued to June 4, 2024.

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  27. Passed
    Recommendation

    Baldwin Hills Wayfinding and Trail Improvement Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Baldwin Hills Wayfinding and Trail Improvement Project, Capital Project No. 8A035, (Project) (2), with a total project budget of $499,000; approve an appropriation adjustment to reflect an increase of $499,000 in appropriation for the proposed Project, which will be fully offset with revenue as follows: $419,000 from the Baldwin Hills Conservancy’s Climate Resilience, Wildfire Prevention, Community Access, and Natural Resources Protection Fund of 2021-2022, and $80,000 from the Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conservation Measure grant program (Measure A); authorize the Director of the Parks and Recreation to deliver the Project through a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Parks and Recreation) 4-VOTES

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  28. Passed
    Recommendation

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy Expansion Project Recommendation: Approve the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy Expansion Project, Capital Project No. 87558 (Project) (2), with a total Project budget of $2,580,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to deliver the Project using a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find that the recommended actions are within the scope of the previous exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  29. Passed
    Recommendation

    Flood Control District Annual Benefit Assessment Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District), adopt a resolution determining and levying the District annual benefit assessment for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 at the same rates as were charged for FY’s 1996-97 through 2023-24; and find that the adoption of the resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  30. Passed
    Recommendation

    Landscape and Grounds Maintenance Services Contracts Recommendation: Find that the services can be more economically performed by an independent contractor; award and instruct the Chair to sign four services contracts with Oakridge Landscape, Inc., for landscape and grounds maintenance services at various County facilities, locations, special benefit assessment areas, and other areas within the Fifth Supervisorial District (5), for a period of one year with five one-year and six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum potential contract term of 78 months and maximum potential contract amount of $7,625,150 for Group A areas, $13,476,383 for Group B areas, $11,217,402 for Group C areas, and $13,734,635 for Group D areas; 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) Renew these contracts for each additional renewal option and extension period if, in the opinion of the Director, Oakridge Landscape, Inc., has successfully performed during the previous contracts' periods, and the services are still required, approve and execute amendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, and to suspend and/or terminate these contracts for convenience if it is in the best interest of the County to do so; Annually increase these contracts' amounts up to an additional 10% of the annual contracts' amounts, which are included in the maximum potential contracts' amounts for unforeseen additional work within the scope of these contracts if required, and to adjust the annual contracts' amounts for each option year over the terms of these contracts.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  31. Passed
    Recommendation

    Waterworks Districts Standby Charges for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks District Nos. 21, Kagel Canyon; 29, Malibu; 36, Val Verde; 37, Acton; and 40, Antelope Valley (3 and 5), find that the water service availability standby charges, authorized by Section 55501.5 of the State Water Code, are to partially finance maintenance and operating expenses and fund water system capital improvement projects within existing service areas; adopt the water service availability standby charges for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to collect approximately $1,900,000 in revenue in order to partially finance maintenance and operating expenses and fund water system capital improvement projects; and find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  32. Passed
    Recommendation

    Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board Findings and Orders Recommendation: Adopt the findings and orders of the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board, which provides for the arrest and abatement of neighborhood deterioration and the elimination of unsightly, unsafe, and unhealthy conditions, which constitute a public nuisance at the following unincorporated locations: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT 15241 Yukon Avenue, Lawndale (2); and 21340 South Vermont Avenue, Torrance (2).

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  33. Passed
    Recommendation

    Final Map Tract in Unincorporated Community of South San Gabriel Recommendation: Approve the final map for Tract No. 61059 in the unincorporated community of South San Gabriel (1); accept grants and dedications as indicated on the final map for Tract No. 61059; and find that the approval of the final map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  34. Passed
    Recommendation

    Quitclaim of Easements in the City of Inglewood Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control District (District), and acting as a responsible agency for the proposed 113-133 W. Plymouth Street Residential Project (Project) (2), consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) prepared and adopted by the City of Inglewood as the lead agency, certify that the Board has independently reviewed, considered, and reached its own conclusions regarding the environmental effects of the District's approvals related to the Project as shown in the MND; and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program as applicable to the Project finding that it is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation; find that the easement for covered storm drain and appurtenant structures purposes in Parcels 20EXE, 22EXE, and 24EXE related to Project No. 181-271 Fairview-Hyde Park Drain, in the City of Inglewood, are no longer required for the purposes of the District; approve the quitclaim of easements from the District to the underlying fee property owner, Plymouth Inglewood Development, LLC.; and authorize the Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to execute the quitclaim of easements document and authorize delivery to Plymouth Inglewood Development, LLC. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  35. Passed
    Recommendation

    Award 18 Job Order Construction Contracts Recommendation: Award seven Job Order Contracts (2401CP, 2403CP, 2407GG, 2408GG, 2416GG, 2417GG, and 2419GG) to MTM Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a not-to exceed amount of $5,700,000, to be financed through the appropriate maintenance, repair, and refurbishment projects; award nine Job Order Contracts (2402CP, 2406CP, 2409GG, 2410GG, 2411GG, 2418GG, 2421GG, 2422GG, and 2423GG) to New Creation Engineering & Builders, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,700,000, to be financed through the appropriate maintenance, repair, and refurbishment projects; award two Job Order Contracts (2415GG and 2420GG) to Vincor Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,700,000, to be financed through the appropriate maintenance, repair, and refurbishment projects; authorize the e Director of Public Works to execute the 18 Job Order Contracts, each not to exceed $5,700,000, establish the effective date of the contracts upon receipt by Public Works of acceptable performance and payment bonds and evidence of required contractor insurance; and to suspend and/or terminate any such contract for convenience, upon the Director's determination that it is necessary and appropriate to do so; issue work orders under the 18 Job Order Contracts for projects that are not subject to the State Public Contract Code, including maintenance work, as applicable, in an amount not to exceed $5,700,000 per work order, subject to the limitation that the aggregate amount of all work orders issued under a particular Job Order Contract does not exceed the $5,700,000 maximum contract amount upon receipt of funding authorization from the Chief Executive Office or the appropriate funding source; and find that the proposed awards are not projects under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  36. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Confirmation of Hearing Officers within the Department of Regional Planning Recommendation: Confirm the appointment of Steven Jareb and Mi Kim as Hearing Officers within the Department of Regional Planning, to conduct public hearings and make determinations on discretionary applications, such as land divisions, land use permits, and variances. (Department of Regional Planning) APPROVE
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  37. Passed
    Recommendation

    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 $13,960.75. (Sheriff’s Department)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  38. Passed
    Recommendation

    New Retirement Contribution Rates Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association’s (LACERA) recommendation: Adopt the revised employer and employee retirement contribution rates approved by the LACERA Board of Investments, effective no later than September 29, 2024; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to make the system changes necessary to implement this recommendation. (Relates to Agenda No. 34)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  39. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Juan Reyes Lopez v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Juan Reyes Lopez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20AVCV00732, in the amount of $150,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Fire Department's budget. This lawsuit arises from injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident involving a Fire Department vehicle which overturned while transporting inmate fire crew members.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  40. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Francisco Perez v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Francisco Perez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV07790, in the amount of $125,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Fire Department's budget. This lawsuit arises from injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident involving a Fire Department vehicle which overturned while transporting inmate fire crew members.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  41. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Estate of Dijon Kizzee, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Estate of Dijon Kizzee, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV34142, in the amount of $3,375,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget. This civil rights lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department stems from the fatal shooting of Mr. Kizzee.

    Adriana B. addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  42. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Edith R. Perez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Edith R. Perez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV44371, in the amount of $175,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Health Services' budget. This lawsuit involves allegations that medical malpractice by Olive View-UCLA Medical Center contributed to the death of Mr. Perez.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  43. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Alfredo Hinojosa v. County of Los Angeles Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Alfredo Hinojosa v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV07718, in the amount of $250,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Health Services' budget. This medical malpractice lawsuit against Harbor-UCLA Medical Center involves allegations that negligence resulted in injury to Plaintiff.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  44. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Sanchez Gallegos, Gloria v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Sanchez Gallegos, Gloria v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:23-cv-00112, in the amount of $250,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department’s budget. This Federal civil rights lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department arises out of the fatal shooting of Plaintiff's son.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  45. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Janet Cabrera, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Janet Cabrera, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV00398, in the amount of $200,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the District Attorney's Office budget. This lawsuit arises from alleged injuries sustained in an automobile accident involving an employee of the District Attorney's Office.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  46. Passed
    Recommendation

    Settlement of the Matter Entitled, John Klene, et al. v. Doral Riggs, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, John Klene, et al. v. Doral Riggs, et al., United Sates District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-08318, in the amount of $24,000,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Department’s budget. This Federal civil rights lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office arises from the alleged wrongful conviction that resulted in Plaintiffs' incarceration for over 23 years.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  47. Passed
    Recommendation

    City of Hawthorne Election Request from the City of Hawthorne: 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.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  48. Passed
    Recommendation

    Palm Ranch Irrigation District Election Request from the Palm Ranch Irrigation District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Director Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote; and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the District's request, provided that the District pays all related costs:

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  49. Passed
    Recommendation

    Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District Election Request from the Acton-Agua Dulce 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.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  50. Passed
    Recommendation

    Citrus Community College District Election Request from the Citrus 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.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  51. Passed
    Recommendation

    City of Pomona Election Request from the City of Pomona: 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.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote; and the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk was instructed to comply with the City's request, provided that the District pays all related costs:

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  52. Passed
    Recommendation

    South Whittier School District Levying of Taxes Request from the South Whittier 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 Election General Obligation Bonds, Series A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,000,000; 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.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  53. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  54. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  55. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  56. Continued
    Aitem

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

  57. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  58. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  59. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  60. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  61. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  62. Continued
    Aitem

    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.

  63. Passed
    Recommendation

    Extend the Reward Offer in the Homicide Investigation of Salvador Esparza III Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Extend the $75,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 4-year-old Salvador Esparza III, who was fatally shot and found lying on his front porch on the 300 block of West Figueroa Drive in the unincorporated area of Altadena on July 5, 2016, at approximately 10:40 p.m.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  64. Passed
    Ordinance

    County Code, Title 4 - Revenue and Finance Amendment Ordinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 4 - Revenue and Finance, Chapter 64, to allow the tax collector to waive the installment plan application fee for escape assessments when the escape assessment was through no error, omission, or fault of the assessee. ADOPT
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  65. Passed
    Recommendation

    Telephonic Public Comment To address the Board during the live hybrid meeting call (877) 226-8163 and enter Participant Code: 1336503 starting at 9:00 a.m. Note: Connect up to 30 minutes before the meeting begins. The operator will take your name, item number(s) you wish to address and place you in a "listening-only" queue. Please listen carefully to the instructions on providing live testimony to the Board. You will need to press 1 then 0 to be moved into a "speaking" queue when the item(s) you wish to address is called. You will hear, "You are in queue." When it is your turn, the moderator will call your name and open your phone line. Note: Your line will be muted when your time expires, and you will be moved back to the "listening-only" queue. Note: If you press 1 then 0 twice, you will hear, "You are removed from the queue." If you are inadvertently removed, you may press 1 then 0 to be placed back into the "speaking" queue. For additional instructions and tips, please visit our website at: Call-in Instructions and Tips Listen Only To listen only by telephone call (877) 873-8017 and enter the access code when prompted: Access Code for English: 111111 Access Code for Spanish: 222222. Written Testimony Written public comments may be submitted through our website at: https://publiccomment.bos.lacounty.gov, which will become part of the official record.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  66. Header
    Recommendation

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

  67. Passed
    Recommendation

    Elderly Nutrition Program Services Sole Source Subawards Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Aging and Disabilities to award and execute non-competitive Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Subawards, with 10 current governmental subrecipients, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and subsequently execute up to three annual renewal options with six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum Subaward term of four years and six months for the combined estimated annual amount of $4,904,000; allocations to the subrecipients subject to the availability of funding and are contingent upon each subrecipient’s performance in meeting the goals of ENP, as well as each subrecipient’s adherence to its Subaward terms; and authorize the Director of Aging and Disabilities to take the following actions: (Aging and Disabilities Department) APPROVE Execute amendments with these subrecipients, which serve the best interests of the County during the Subaward term, 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 supplemental monies, and/or other new funding sources), 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; Increase or decrease each subrecipient’s unit rates for ENP Subawards at the sole discretion of the Director subject to the availability of funding and/or subrecipient’s performance; and Terminate Subawards with subrecipient upon their request, and those that have closed or are in default of their subaward requirement, for subrecipient default or for the convenience of the County.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  68. Passed
    Recommendation

    Support Services in Student Wellbeing Centers Sole Source Contract Amendment Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Director of Public Health, to execute an amendment to sole source contract, with Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to continue the provision of support services in Student Wellbeing Centers at schools in the County, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, for a total maximum obligation of $1,400,000, 100% offset by Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Services Block Grant Funds, and authorize the Director of Public Health, to take the following actions: (Department of Public Health) Execute amendments to the contract that extend the term of the contract for up to four years through June 30, 2029, at amounts determined by the Director of Public Health, based on funding availability, allow for a no-cost adjustment to the term through December 31, 2029, allow the rollover of unspent contract funds, if allowable by the grantor, provide an increase or decrease in funding up to 10% above or below each term’s annual base maximum obligation, effective upon amendment execution or at the beginning of the applicable contract term, update the scope of work and/or statement of work, as necessary, and correct errors in the contracts terms and conditions; Execute change notices to the contracts that authorize modifications to the budget with corresponding modifications to the statement of work and/or scope of work, that are within the same scope of services, as necessary; and/or changes to hours of operation and/or service locations; and Immediately suspend the contract upon issuing a written notice to contractors who fail to fully comply with program requirements and to terminate the contract for convenience by providing a 30-calendar day advance written notice to the contractor.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  69. Passed
    Recommendation

    Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services Contracts Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute Individual and Group Provider Outpatient Specialty Mental Health Services contracts with 154 providers for the provision of outpatient specialty mental health services, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029, with the option to extend for an additional fiscal year, for a total amount of $69,149,932, fully funded by State and County General Funds; execute future contracts with other qualified individual or group providers through June 30, 2029, who have been credentialed by the Department of Mental Health, acting as the Mental Health Plan, provided that sufficient funds are available; execute future amendments to the contracts to extend the term for one additional fiscal year as needed, revise the boilerplate language; modify or replace the existing statement of work, increase the rates as required to remain in compliance with State requirements, modify/approve waivers for certain liability insurance requirements on a case-by-case basis, and/or reflect Federal, State and County regulatory and/or policy changes provided that sufficient funds are available; and terminate the contracts in accordance with the termination provisions, including termination for convenience. (Department of Mental Health) APPROVE

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  70. Passed
    Recommendation

    Benefit Plan Administration and Consulting Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Personnel to execute an amendment to the contract with Conduent HR Services, LLC (Conduent), effective upon execution, through December 31, 2031, with two two-year extension options, to increase the amount of the contract by $14,007,397 to allow for payment to Conduent for administering the County’s flexible spending account for a total contract amount not to exceed $76,481,986 for the term of the contract, including the optional extensions, if exercised. (Department of Human Resources)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  71. Passed
    Recommendation

    Tutoring and Education Support Services Sole Source Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services and the Chief Probation Officer, to extend a sole source contract with the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the provision of tutoring and education support services to children and youth, for up to two years and six months; exercise the two one-year and six month extension options beyond November 30, 2026, if such time is necessary to complete the negotiation of a new contract, provided that, sufficient funding is available for the extension; and take the following actions: (Department of Children and Family Services) APPROVE Execute amendments to increase or decrease the maximum annual contract amount by up to 10%, if such an amendment is necessary to meet change in service demands and the necessary funds are available in the budget, and execute amendments to the contract for non-material changes; and Prepare and execute amendments to the contract for changes affecting the statement of work or to any of the terms and conditions included under this contract provided that, amendments do not include cost of living adjustments; sufficient funding is available for increases, and terminate the contract in accordance with the termination provisions, including termination for convenience.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  72. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Report on the Probation Departments’ Efforts to Maintain the Board of State and Community Corrections Determination of Suitability Report by the Chief Probation Officer on the Department’s efforts to maintain the Board of State and Community Corrections’ determination of suitability and next steps towards expanding educational programming and vocational training at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and Barry J. Nidorf-Secure Youth Treatment Facility, as requested at the Board meeting of April 23, 2024. RECEIVE AND FILE (Continued from the meeting of 5-07-24)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Horvath, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was continued one week to May 14, 2024.

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  73. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Report on a Proposed Business Plan for Parking Enforcement Services Report by the Sheriff on a proposed business plan for parking enforcement services within the Sheriff's Department, including equitable investments in the communities where citation revenues are collected, as requested at the Board meeting of March 19, 2024. RECEIVE AND FILE (Continued from the meeting of 5-07-24)

    Interested person(s) submitted written tesimony. On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was continued two weeks to May 21, 2024.

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  74. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    County Code, Title 6 - Salaries Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by amending Section 6.28.060 to add and establish one classification with a special pay provision; amending Section 6.52.020 to extend negotiated bonuses to non-represented employees in the Department of Medical Examiner; amending Section 6.76.020 to extend negotiated bonus increases to non-represented employees in the Fire Department; amending Section 6.78.350 to extend negotiated bonus increases to non-represented employees in the Department of Health Services; amending Section 6.100.020 to extend negotiated bonus degree requirements for certain non-represented employees assigned to the Probation Department; and adding, deleting, and/or changing certain employee classifications and number of ordinance positions in the Departments of Chief Executive Office, Health Services, Internal Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Social Services. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 35)
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  75. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    County Code, Flood Control District Code Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Flood Control District Code, Chapter 18 - Safe, Clean Water Program Implementation Ordinance, Sections 18.07, 18.08 and 18.09, to change the frequency of progress and expenditure reporting from quarterly to midyear reporting and to clarify that certain defined responsibilities regarding the preparation of Stormwater Investment Plans and progress and expenditure reports are to be carried out by the Chief Engineer. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 10)
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  76. Passed
    Recommendation

    On-Call Traffic Signal and Safety Construction Contracts Recommendation: Adopt a resolution finding that the modification and synchronization of traffic signals in the Cities of Hawthorne and Lawndale is of general County interest and that the County aid in the form of Highways-Through-Cities Funds in the amount of $936,400 shall be provided to the cities to be expended in accordance with all applicable provision of law related to funds derived from Proposition C Discretionary Grant Funds and Proposition C Local Return Funds; approve the Hawthorne Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Program - Imperial Highway to Manhattan Beach Boulevard and View Park/Windsor Hills - Overhill Drive at 58th Place-Orchid Drive projects (2), with total project amount estimates of $1,134,800 and $2,400,000, respectively; and authorize the Director of Public Works, acting as the Road Commissioner, to use Board-approved On-Call Traffic Signal and Safety Construction contracts to deliver the two proposed projects by issuing work orders where the total project amount estimates shall not exceed $1,134,800 and $2,400,000, unless additional funds have been identified. (Department of Public Works) 4-VOTES

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  77. Passed
    Recommendation

    Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation Foster Youth Resource Fair Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive the $1,200 gross receipts fee, which is 15% of the estimated gross receipts, waive $640 in facility fees and $800 in parking fees for 100 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for the Biddy Mason Charitable Foundation’s Foster Youth Resource Fair, held on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Burton Chace Park in Marina del Rey.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  78. Passed
    Recommendation

    Accelerating Vision Zero through the Florence-Firestone for All Project Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Authorize the Director of Public Works to file a Notice of Exemption for the proposed Florence-Firestone for All: Achieving Vision Zero in South Los Angeles Project (Project), within five working days, in accordance with Section 21152 of the California Public Resources Code and post the notice to the County’s website; find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and authorize the Director to take the following actions: Accept grant funds up to $21,500,000 from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), or its administering agencies for the Project, execute all necessary applications, contracts, certifications and assurances, agreements, reports, or any other required USDOT documents pertaining to the Project, execute any necessary amendments, including time extensions to complete the various components of the project, minor changes in Project scope and alterations in the grant amount, and sign and submit requests for payment from USDOT; and Accept grant funds from the USDOT, or its administering agencies, for future awards under the Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program, up to $35,000,000 each cycle, to allow for the immediate and streamlined implementation of traffic safety projects and programs, execute all necessary applications, contracts, certifications and assurances, agreements, reports, or any other required USDOT documents pertaining to future projects, execute any necessary amendments, including time extensions to complete the various components of future projects, minor changes in project scope and alterations in the grant amount, and sign and submit requests for payment from USDOT, provided the Board is given advance notification before acceptance of each grant award; and Find that delegating authority to the Director of Public Works to accept grant funding from Federal agencies and executing all associated documents as outlined in Directive 4 is not a project of the CEQA Guidelines, because it creates a government funding mechanism that does not involve a commitment to a specific project, which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, and is excluded from the definition of a project under CEQA; and the Director of Public Works shall take necessary actions to ensure that appropriate findings are made under CEQA prior to implementing any activity for future projects, which would be considered a project under CEQA.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  79. Passed
    Recommendation

    21st Annual County of Los Angeles Leadership Conference Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim Thursday, June 20, 2024, as “LA County on the World Stage Day” in support of the 21st Annual County Leadership Conference; invite members of the Board, Executive Office of the Board staff, Quality and Productivity Commissioners, County Commissioners, Advisory Board Members, related agencies’ staff, Department Directors, County Executives, and Departmental Quality and Productivity Managers, to attend the conference on June 20, 2024 at the Music Center; waive up to $1,000 in fees, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of the Grand Hall and Lobby Area of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Thursday, June 20, 2024; waive the $20 per vehicle parking fee for approximately 220 vehicles, for a total amount of $4,400, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage; and request the Director of Internal Services to provide the necessary support services (e.g., transport of conference materials, logistics, etc.) for activities related to the conference.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  80. Passed
    Recommendation

    Amendments to the Safe Clean Water Program Ordinance Regarding Frequency of Administrative Reporting and Calls for Infrastructure Projects Recommendation as submitted Supervisor Horvath: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending the Safe Clean Water Program Ordinance; and find that the introduction and adoption of the ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Relates to Agenda No. 93)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  81. Passed
    Recommendation

    Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic Concert Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Waive the $10 per vehicle parking fee for 210 vehicles, for a total amount not to exceed $2,100, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall parking garage, for the Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices’ concert, to be held on June 22, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  82. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Consideration of candidate(s) for appointment to the position of Executive Officer of the Board.
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  83. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Fesia Davenport, Chief Executive Officer and designated staff. Unrepresented employees: (Executive Officer of the Board).
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  84. Passed
    Recommendation

    Support for Assembly Bill 3233: Local Environmental Choice and Safety Act Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Mitchell and Horvath: Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, in consultation with County Counsel and relevant County Departments, to send a five-signature letter to Assemblymember Dawn Addis, with a copy to the County’s State Legislative Delegation, in support of Assembly Bill (AB) 3233 (Addis): Local Environmental Choice and Safety Act, legislation which would uphold the authority of local governments in passing ordinances that protect residents from the detrimental effects of oil and gas pollution; and instruct the County’s Legislative Advocates in Sacramento to take the appropriate legislative advocacy actions to support AB 3233.

    Daryl Gale addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  85. Passed
    Recommendation

    Proclaiming “World Asthma Day” in the County of Los Angeles Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Proclaim May 7, 2024, as “World Asthma Day” throughout Los Angeles County; instruct the Director of Public Health, in collaboration with the Directors of Health Services and Youth Development, and the Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, to launch an effort to encourage residents and interested groups to observe World Asthma Day on May 7, 2024, with appropriate activities that promote the importance of asthma awareness, education, and speaking with their primary care provider or child’s pediatrician about asthma management, including the proper use of medications; instruct the Director of Public Health, in consultation with California Breathing and the Asthma Coalition of Los Angeles County, to develop a plan of action for addressing and reducing asthma burden in the County, with a focus on communities most disparately impacted by asthma as the priority population; and instruct the Director of Public Health, in collaboration with the above-named Departments, to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days on its progress related to the activities above, as well as on available resources to address and reduce asthma burden in the County and support the work of coalition partners.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  86. Passed
    Recommendation

    Improving the Administrative Hearing Process through Creation of the County Hearing Officer Program Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Hahn: Instruct County Counsel to return to the Board within 30 days with a draft ordinance that should do the following: Establish the County Hearing Officer Program (Program) in the Office of the County Counsel, and include authority to develop administrative rules for operation of the program, hearing procedures and rules, and establish operations which identify and prohibit conflicts of interest for assigned hearing officers; Align the minimum requirements and duties of the County Hearing Officer with those set forth in Government Code Section 27720, et seq., to conduct hearings permitted or required by the County Code or State law, as directed by the Board, and authorize County Counsel to establish the qualification standards to a greater standard than required by State law, taking into consideration the needs of the County and the goal of providing high quality administrative hearing services; Provide the County Hearing Officer with the power to issue subpoenas for records and administer oaths; and Permit the County Hearing Officer to provide services to County partners or other cities and local agencies, pursuant to a contract and reimbursement for such services; Instruct County Counsel to continue its review of the County Code to identify areas where administrative hearings may be used, or the use of a County Hearing Officer may be warranted; Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget phase with a recommended staffing plan, implementation and training costs, and potential funding options based on the final Office of County Hearing Officer report; and Instruct County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing after an initial three-year pilot of the Program on the effectiveness of the Program, including information, such as volume, type, and subject matter of the administrative hearings handled by the Program, as well as staffing information. Dr. Genevieve Clavreul and Tom Carter addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Supervisor Mitchell introduced a motion to amend Supervisors Horvath and Hahn’s joint motion as detailed below: Instruct County Counsel to return report back in writing to the Board within 30 days with a draft ordinance that should do the following: With a proposal for Eestablishing the County Hearing Officer Program (Program) in the Office of the County Counsel, and include authority to develop including administrative rules for operation of the program, as well as hearing procedures and rules, and establish operations which a process to identify and prohibit potential conflicts of interest that create the appearance of bias for assigned hearing officers;, including tracking potential connections (e.g. through their existing legal assignments) with the Department(s), as well as other County Counsel personnel, relevant to the matter(s) before them; A legal analysis of how the proposed structure of the Office of the County Hearing Officer addresses the requirements for an impartial adjudicator set forth in Haas v. County of San Bernardino (2002) 27 Cal.4th 1017, 1025, California DUI Lawyers Association v. California Department of Motor Vehicles (2022) 77 Cal.App.5th 517, 530.) and other relevant law; whether hearing officer costs can legally be direct billed to enforcement Departments, given the potential perception of financial interest; and an analysis of the anticipated impact on existing legal assignments (including reduced services to client Departments) of the time spent by County Counsel attorneys serving as hearing officers. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with County Counsel, to report back to the Board in writing within 60 days with for each relevant Department and in aggregate Countywide, for the last three fiscal years and in Recommended Budget for FY 2024-2025 the current fiscal impact of providing administrative hearings, including costs, full-time equivalent staffing needs, and funding sources; for each relevant Department and in aggregate Countywide, the estimated number of administrative hearings expected in the next three fiscal years, factoring in projected enforcement pursuant to enacted ordinances still pending full implementation; an analysis of options for transferring the funding identified in subsection (a) of this Directive to a newly-established Office of the County Hearing Officer; a preliminary estimated cost, completing the partial analysis included in the March 2023 Office of County Hearing Officer report, of establishing the Office of the County Hearing Officer: as a new unit within the Executive Office; and as a new standalone Department; an alternative proposal, including preliminary estimated costs, for contracting with the Office of Administrative Hearings of the State of California, pursuant to Section 27727 of the Government Code, to meet the County’s needs for hearing officers; and a survey of how hearing officer needs are met in other comparable counties in California (including the next four largest by population). Align the minimum requirements and duties of the County Hearing Officer with those set forth in Government Code Section 27720, et seq., to conduct hearings permitted or required by the County Code or State law, as directed by the Board, and authorize County Counsel to establish the qualification standards to a greater standard than required by State law, taking into consideration the needs of the County and the goal of providing high quality administrative hearing services; Provide the County Hearing Officer with the power to issue subpoenas for records and administer oaths; and Permit the County Hearing Officer to provide services to County partners or other cities and local agencies, pursuant to a contract and reimbursement for such services; Instruct County Counsel to continue its review of the County Code to identify areas where administrative hearings may be used, or the use of a County Hearing Officer may be warranted; Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget phase with a recommended staffing plan, implementation and training costs, and potential funding options based on the final Office of County Hearing Officer report; and Instruct County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing after an initial three-year pilot of the Program on the effectiveness of the Program, including information, such as volume, type, and subject matter of the administrative hearings handled by the Program, as well as staffing information. After discussion, Supervisor Mitchell’s motion failed to carry due to the lack of three votes:
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  87. Passed
    Recommendation

    Cogswell Dam Inlet - Outlet Works Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Award a construction contract and authorize the Chief Engineer of the County Flood Control District to execute a construction contract to Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. in the amount of $7,493,500 for the Cogswell Dam Inlet - Outlet Works Rehabilitation Project Phase 2 (Project), and establish the effective date following receipt of approved Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bonds and insurance certificates filed by the contractor for this Project; and find that the Project is within the scope of a previous exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  88. Passed
    Recommendation

    Support for Assembly Bill 2236 (Bauer-Kahan) and Senate Bill 1053 (Blakespear) to Close the Plastic Bag Loophole Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Hahn and Horvath: Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to support Assembly Bill 2236 (Bauer-Kahan), and Senate Bill 1053 (Blakespear), legislation which would eliminate the exemption for plastic film bags in California’s single-use bag ban.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  89. Passed
    Recommendation

    Drumming For Your Life Institute Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Waive the $20 per vehicle parking fee for 200 vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $4,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for the use of the Music Center Garage, for the Drumming For Your Life Institute's event, to be held on May 16, 2024.

    Diane Zimmerman addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  90. Passed
    Recommendation

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Hahn and Barger: Authorize the Fire Chief to execute an agreement with the Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Foundation (LAEPF), allowing for the LAEPF to manage the receipt and disbursement of donated funds necessary to conduct and support the Fire Department’s Centennial Celebration, with an administrative fee not to exceed 1% of the collected donor funds; and execute a facilities use agreement and/or an event contract with the venue to host the Centennial Celebration.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  91. Passed
    Recommendation

    Cultural Sector Convenings in Preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Instruct the Director of Arts and Culture to report back to the Board in writing within 45 days on the result of the solicitation selected consultant, and summary of the proposed plans; and report back to the Board in writing within 60 days from the last convening, which concludes at the end of 2024, on key findings and recommendations on ways the County can support arts and cultural stakeholders in the Cultural Olympiad planning and preparation for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games in general.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  92. Passed
    Recommendation

    ICAN Child Abuse Prevention Month Children’s Poster Art Contest Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Waive the $20 per vehicle parking fee for approximately 75 vehicles, in the total amount of $1,500, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse Prevention Month Children’s Poster Art Contest reception, to be held on May 16, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  93. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Abortion Safe Haven for Arizona Residents Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct the Director of Health Services, in consultation with County Counsel, to report back to the Board in writing in 30 days on the feasibility of integrating Arizona pre-qualified Physicians to the abortion access line (877-CARE121) workflows for medication management services; instruct the Director of Health Services to report back to the Board in writing in 180 days on a plan to increase capacity for procedural abortions in the Department of Health Services and identify funding and resource needs; instruct the Director of Public Health to make the Abortion Safe Haven website and the resource guide available to Arizona Department of Public Health counterparts, health care providers, reproductive justice community-based organizations, and others to ensure that Arizona residents can access reproductive health services and accompanying support services in the County, amplify State messaging and assist in educating Arizona licensed physicians, on the steps that need to be taken to provide reproductive health care in the County, and report back to the Board in writing in 60 days on the status of the efforts outlined above; and direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to express support for Senate Bill 233 (Skinner and Aguiar-Curry), legislation which would temporarily allow licensed Arizona doctors in good standing to provide abortion and abortion-related care to Arizona patients traveling to California through November 30, 2024.
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  94. Passed
    Recommendation

    Development of Los Angeles County’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct the Acting Chief Information Officer, in direct consultation with the Director of Internal Services, and relevant Department Heads, to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days with a proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and governance framework as a result of their engagement with the Government AI Coalition, which should include the following: A technology directive to County Departments on the responsible use of AI, which includes guidance on data privacy and cyber security; Option for a County AI governance framework that would involve relevant County Departments and other stakeholders; A focus on responsible use of generative AI, mitigation of unintended consequences including, but not limited to, bias, privacy breaches, security risks, and job displacement; An external stakeholder input process to ensure we are leveraging best practices and the best minds on this cutting-edge, rapidly changing technology; and A communication plan beyond the technology directive to ensure both technology staff and program staff are aware of the policy framework governing the use of AI and the innovations available through an AI use case inventory.

    Adriana B. addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  95. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Proclaiming May 13 through 19, 2024 as “Taiwanese American Heritage Week” Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Barger: Proclaim May 13 through 19, 2024 as “Taiwanese American Heritage Week;” and direct the Chief Executive Officer, through its County Communications Branch, to promote County and County Department events celebrating Taiwanese American Heritage.
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  96. Passed
    Recommendation

    Los Angeles County Schools Data Collection Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, to survey all school districts in the County, and report back to the Board in six months with information voluntarily received from all interested school districts on the issues presented to us by the Los Angeles Unified School District at the April 30, 2024 Board meeting, including homelessness prevention, chronic absenteeism, traffic safety measures near schools, foster youth, and LGBTQIA+ youth, and other matters as appropriate.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  97. Passed
    Recommendation

    Celebrating Foster Youth and National “Foster Care Month” Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Barger: Proclaim May 2024 as “Foster Care Month” throughout Los Angeles County; encourage families and other members of the community to consider the benefits and rewards of becoming a resource or adoptive parent by visiting FosterLAKids.org and JuntosConLosNinos.org, or becoming a forever friend by visiting ForeverFriendsLA.org; and take the following actions: Instruct the Director of Children and Family Services to promote and outreach to invite the public to the following events: May 18, 2024 - Resource Parent Recruitment Expo at Glory Christian Fellowship in Torrance, and May 21, 2024 - Resource Parent Appreciation Event at Shepherd Church in Woodland Hills; Instruct the Director of Children and Family Services to report back to the Board in writing in 60 days on the feasibility and timing of adding three Career Development Intern positions to support the Department of Children and Family Services’ (DCFS’) Office of Equity work across its three focus areas - LGBTQ+ Program, Eliminating Racial Disproportionality and Disparity Program, and the Women and Girls Program, including exploring existing positions and funding within DCFS that can be used for this purpose; and Request the Youth Commission to work with the Board Offices, the City of Los Angeles, and the Director of Children and Family Services, to ensure maximum County and youth participation in 2025’s National Foster Youth Initiative’s Foster Youth Shadow Day.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  98. Passed
    Recommendation

    Promoting Food Equity and Nutrition by Proclaiming May 2024 “CalFresh Awareness Month” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Hahn: Proclaim May 2024 as “CalFresh Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County; instruct the Director of Public Social Services to work with appropriate County Department Heads and community partners to organize the CalFresh Awareness Month Community Kick-off Event and Resource Fair to be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Mar Vista Park; instruct all County Departments to promote CalFresh and other effective food and nutrition programs, as well as all CalFresh Awareness Month outreach events and activities, through social media and other public messaging efforts; encourage County residents who believe they may need food assistance to apply for CalFresh at BenefitsCal.com; and encourage County residents to donate their time and/or resources to local food banks.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  99. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Proclaiming May 9, 2024 as “European Union American Friendship Day” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim May 9, 2024 as “European Union American Friendship Day” throughout Los Angeles County, honoring Europe Day, and encourage residents and community members to join in celebration to deepen our bilateral relation, and approve the proclamation.
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  100. Passed
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    Proclaiming May 23, 2024 as “Take Our Young People to Work Day” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim Thursday, May 23, 2024 as “Take Our Young People to Work Day” throughout Los Angeles County;  instruct the Director of Personnel to update all County language regarding the day to the title “Take Our Young People to Work Day” and forward “Take Our Young People to Work Day” organizing kits from the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation to all Department Heads; request all Department Heads to participate by creating “Take Our Young People to Work Day” plans for their Departments and staff, should Thursday, May 23rd not work due to hybrid office and telework schedules, Departments may select an alternative day the week of May 20th to celebrate, plans should be forwarded to the Director of Personnel for informational purposes, and encouraging all employees to take their relative, foster youth, or mentees, age 9 to 16 years old, to work on May 23, 2024, (they do not have to be their daughter, son or relative); and authorize the placement of a notice to all County employees on the MyLACounty.gov website regarding the May 23, 2024 “Take Our Young People to Work Day.”

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  101. Passed
    Recommendation

    Streamline Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts Entitlement Processes to Address the North County Housing Crisis and Development Needs Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley (District), authorize the Director of Public Works, for a period of two years, to negotiate and execute developer agreements, within established budgeted amounts in the District's Accumulative Capital Outlay funds, for financial participation or construction of necessary infrastructure improvements that addresses water supply reliability, water quality impacts, infrastructure hardening, and climate resilience investments needed to support the continued growth of the region as a condition for obtaining water service, which delegation shall extend to the initiation of any legal processes for financial participation, as well as to the negotiation and execution of other agreements as necessary or convenient to achieve the stated purposes and implement such development agreements; find that the delegation of authority to the Director to negotiate and execute developer agreements on behalf of the Districts, and make necessary findings under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as specified herein, is exempt under CEQA; and authorize the Director to take the following actions to comply with CEQA for projects, in connection with the exercise of the delegated authority to execute developer agreements when one or more of the Districts is acting as a responsible agency for the proposed agreements, revisions, or amendments described herein: Determine whether execution of the proposed developer agreements, revisions, or amendments are exempt from CEQA or within the scope of a previous finding of exemption; Review and consider previously approved environmental impact reports, mitigated negative declarations, and negative declarations; Determine whether or not a project is within the scope of a previously certified environmental impact report and any approved addenda, or previously adopted mitigated negative declaration, or negative declaration; Determine whether or not a project described in an environmental impact report, mitigated negative declaration, or negative declaration would have a significant effect on the environment; Make findings pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; Adopt a mitigation monitoring program pursuant to the CEQA, Sections 15091 and 15096; and File and post notices pursuant to Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  102. Referred back
    Recommendation

    Establish a Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Hit-and-Run Incident in the City of South El Monte Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Establish a $5,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fatal hit-and-run of Leticia Castro Mendoza, that occurred while she was walking along a designated crosswalk at the intersection of Chico and Garvey Avenues in the City of South El Monte on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at approximately 7:20 a.m.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Solis, seconded by Supervisor Barger, this item was referred back to Supervisor Solis' office.

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  103. Passed
    Recommendation

    New Economics for Women - Legacy of Family Awards Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Waive $2,500 in parking fees for 125 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for the New Economics for Women’s Legacy of Family Awards, to be held on May 23, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  104. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Defending LA County’s Oak Trees from the Invasive Goldspotted Oak Borer Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Barger: Instruct the Chief Sustainability Officer, with the assistance of the Fire Chief, Agricultural Commissioner/ Director of Weights and Measures, Directors of Regional Planning and Office of Emergency Management, Chief Executive Office, and other relevant County Department Heads and external partners to immediately explore the possibility of declaring a local or State emergency related to the risk of the spread of Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) in the County and to the Santa Monica Mountains; explore funding options to fulfill the staffing need of the Fire Department for one Deputy Forester and two Forestry Assistants, including through contractor services; explore options for the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, or other relevant Departments, to assist with the monitoring, treatments and reforestation efforts required to respond to and mitigate the spread of GSOB; collaborate with CALFIRE on funding opportunities to meet needs related to GSOB, including staffing, contractor needs, technical and data needs, mapping needs, tree removal and treatment needs, and reforestation; and Instruct the Chief Sustainability Officer, with the assistance of the Fire Chief, the Agricultural Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures, Director of Regional Planning, County Counsel, and other relevant County Department Heads to report back to the Board in writing within 180 days on the following next steps: Develop recommendations for an ordinance to regulate the movement of firewood to prevent the spread of invasive tree pests, including identifying associated education and engagement needs; and Develop recommendations for reforestation following invasive pest infestations, including potential funding opportunities.
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  105. Passed
    Recommendation

    Approval of Twenty-Five Year Lease of County-Owned Property Located at 1110 West Avenue J., Lancaster to the Los Angeles County Development Authority Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Pursuant to Government Code Section 26227, find that the services to be provided by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) are necessary to meet the social needs of the County and serve public purposes which benefit the County; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with LACDA for the lease of the County-owned property at 1110 West Avenue J in Lancaster, for a specific term, execute any other ancillary documentation deemed necessary, and take any other action consistent with and/or necessary for the implementation of the forgoing actions; and find that the proposed lease agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Relates to Agenda No. 1-D)

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  106. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Approval of Twenty-Five Year Lease of County-Owned Property Located at 1110 West Avenue J., Lancaster to the Los Angeles County Development Authority Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to execute a lease agreement and any ancillary documents with the County for the lease of County-owned property located at 1110 West Avenue J in Lancaster (Property), and execute any amendments to the lease agreement and any ancillary documents with the County; find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Executive Director to take the following actions: (Relates to Agenda No. 20) Utilize $10,000,000 of the Single-Family Bond revenues for the rehabilitation and $2,500,000 of program funds for contingency and the procurement of equipment and furniture to outfit the new office space; Execute a stipulated sum contract for construction services for up to $12,500,000 and/or a job order contracting contract, for up to $5,700,000, and issue work orders in excess of $330,000 and up to the full contract amount, for tenant improvements needed to facilitate preparation of the Property for use as office space; and Recover the full rehabilitation cost and establish replacement reserves via rental payments, in accordance with the lease agreement between the County and the Los Angeles County Development Authority.
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  107. Passed
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    Proclaiming May 18, 2024 as “Armed Forces Day” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim Saturday, May 18, 2024 as “Armed Forces Day” throughout Los Angeles County, and urge all County citizens to participate in patriotic events honoring this day and the men and women in uniform it symbolizes.

    Andria McFerson addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  108. Passed
    Recommendation

    Government Connections Seminar Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Waive the $20 per vehicle parking fee for approximately 100 vehicles, totaling $2,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for attendees of the Government Connections Seminar presented by the Office of Protocol, to be held on May 22, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  109. Passed
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    Enhancing Enforcement and Response to Illegal Mulch Dumping and Fires Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the Director of Public Health, in coordination with County Counsel and the Director of Public Works, to report back to the Board in writing in 21 days with an analysis of current State regulations that govern the disposal and/or land application of compostable material (mulch), how current regulations govern companies that produce or dispose of mulch and other compostable material, what powers local enforcement authorities have to enforce existing regulations, and recommendations for proposed legislation to strengthen enforcement of current regulations, including proposals that would include reporting requirements for companies and individuals involved in producing, recycling, and disposal of mulch and other compostable material; instruct the Director of Public Health to report back to the Board in writing in 21 days with an assessment of resource needs to provide greater regulatory oversight of illegal mulch dumping in the Antelope Valley, including applicable positions and funding needs; and instruct the Fire Chief to report back to the Board in writing in 21 days on the number of significant mulch/trash related fires within the last four years that can be, in part, attributed to improper or illegal dumping of mulch and/or trash, along with the associated cost to the Fire District to provide these services and, in consultation with County Counsel, explore avenues available to recover costs associated with responding to these fires.

    Susan Zahnter, Wesley Skelton and Beth Worell addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Dennis Breshears, Deputy Fire Chief, responded to questions posed by the Board. Richard Stillwagon, Acting Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Marshall, was also present. After discussion, on motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Mitchell, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  110. Passed
    Recommendation

    Gloria Molina Grand Park and Center Theatre Group Present Creative Ways: Mental Health Wellness Fair Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Waive the $10 per vehicle parking fee for 300 vehicles on May 11, 2024, and for 300 vehicles on May 25, 2024, for a total amount of $6,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for the Mental Health Wellness Fair presented by the Gloria Molina Grand Park and Center Theatre Group, to be held on May 11, 2024 and May 25, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  111. Passed
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    Women’s Lifeguard Prep Academy Fee Waiver 2024 Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Waive the $9 per vehicle parking fee for 60 vehicles, for two days, for a total amount of $1,080, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the parking lot located at 2100 Ocean Front Walk, for participants of the Women’s Lifeguard Prep Academy event, to be held on May 18 and 19, 2024.

    Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  112. Consent Calendar
    Recommendation

    Protecting the First Amendment Rights of UCLA Students and Affiliates Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct the Public Defender and the Alternate Public Defender to direct resources and services toward the defense of the UCLA students and affiliates that were arrested on the evening of Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and morning of Thursday, May 2, 2024; instruct the Public Defender and the Alternate Public Defender, and the Chief Executive Officer, through the Office of Countywide Communications, to distribute and communicate the ways individuals facing criminal charges arising from their exercise of protected speech can access their legal defense services; and instruct the Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender to report back to the Board in writing in 60 days on the outcomes of the arrested students and affiliates and how the Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender supported these students and affiliates, through the legal process.
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  113. Passed
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    Proclaiming May as “Haitian Heritage Month” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim May of each year as “Haitian Heritage Month” throughout Los Angeles County beginning in 2024; reaffirm the Board’s commitment to providing the necessary resources and services to support Haitian immigrants who arrive to Los Angeles County; and encourage communities across Los Angeles County to learn more about and celebrate the history, legacy, and contributions of the Haitian community.

    Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Mitchell, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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  114. Passed
    Recommendation

    Improving the Administrative Hearing Process through Creation of the County Hearing Officer Program Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Hahn: Instruct County Counsel to return to the Board within 30 days with a draft ordinance that should do the following: Establish the County Hearing Officer Program (Program) in the Office of the County Counsel, and include authority to develop administrative rules for operation of the program, hearing procedures and rules, and establish operations which identify and prohibit conflicts of interest for assigned hearing officers; Align the minimum requirements and duties of the County Hearing Officer with those set forth in Government Code Section 27720, et seq., to conduct hearings permitted or required by the County Code or State law, as directed by the Board, and authorize County Counsel to establish the qualification standards to a greater standard than required by State law, taking into consideration the needs of the County and the goal of providing high quality administrative hearing services; Provide the County Hearing Officer with the power to issue subpoenas for records and administer oaths; and Permit the County Hearing Officer to provide services to County partners or other cities and local agencies, pursuant to a contract and reimbursement for such services; Instruct County Counsel to continue its review of the County Code to identify areas where administrative hearings may be used, or the use of a County Hearing Officer may be warranted; Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget phase with a recommended staffing plan, implementation and training costs, and potential funding options based on the final Office of County Hearing Officer report; and Instruct County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing after an initial three-year pilot of the Program on the effectiveness of the Program, including information, such as volume, type, and subject matter of the administrative hearings handled by the Program, as well as staffing information. Dr. Genevieve Clavreul and Tom Carter addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Supervisor Mitchell introduced a motion to amend Supervisors Horvath and Hahn’s joint motion as detailed below: Instruct County Counsel to return report back in writing to the Board within 30 days with a draft ordinance that should do the following: With a proposal for Eestablishing the County Hearing Officer Program (Program) in the Office of the County Counsel, and include authority to develop including administrative rules for operation of the program, as well as hearing procedures and rules, and establish operations which a process to identify and prohibit potential conflicts of interest that create the appearance of bias for assigned hearing officers;, including tracking potential connections (e.g. through their existing legal assignments) with the Department(s), as well as other County Counsel personnel, relevant to the matter(s) before them; A legal analysis of how the proposed structure of the Office of the County Hearing Officer addresses the requirements for an impartial adjudicator set forth in Haas v. County of San Bernardino (2002) 27 Cal.4th 1017, 1025, California DUI Lawyers Association v. California Department of Motor Vehicles (2022) 77 Cal.App.5th 517, 530.) and other relevant law; whether hearing officer costs can legally be direct billed to enforcement Departments, given the potential perception of financial interest; and an analysis of the anticipated impact on existing legal assignments (including reduced services to client Departments) of the time spent by County Counsel attorneys serving as hearing officers. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with County Counsel, to report back to the Board in writing within 60 days with for each relevant Department and in aggregate Countywide, for the last three fiscal years and in Recommended Budget for FY 2024-2025 the current fiscal impact of providing administrative hearings, including costs, full-time equivalent staffing needs, and funding sources; for each relevant Department and in aggregate Countywide, the estimated number of administrative hearings expected in the next three fiscal years, factoring in projected enforcement pursuant to enacted ordinances still pending full implementation; an analysis of options for transferring the funding identified in subsection (a) of this Directive to a newly-established Office of the County Hearing Officer; a preliminary estimated cost, completing the partial analysis included in the March 2023 Office of County Hearing Officer report, of establishing the Office of the County Hearing Officer: as a new unit within the Executive Office; and as a new standalone Department; an alternative proposal, including preliminary estimated costs, for contracting with the Office of Administrative Hearings of the State of California, pursuant to Section 27727 of the Government Code, to meet the County’s needs for hearing officers; and a survey of how hearing officer needs are met in other comparable counties in California (including the next four largest by population). Align the minimum requirements and duties of the County Hearing Officer with those set forth in Government Code Section 27720, et seq., to conduct hearings permitted or required by the County Code or State law, as directed by the Board, and authorize County Counsel to establish the qualification standards to a greater standard than required by State law, taking into consideration the needs of the County and the goal of providing high quality administrative hearing services; Provide the County Hearing Officer with the power to issue subpoenas for records and administer oaths; and Permit the County Hearing Officer to provide services to County partners or other cities and local agencies, pursuant to a contract and reimbursement for such services; Instruct County Counsel to continue its review of the County Code to identify areas where administrative hearings may be used, or the use of a County Hearing Officer may be warranted; Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental Budget phase with a recommended staffing plan, implementation and training costs, and potential funding options based on the final Office of County Hearing Officer report; and Instruct County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing after an initial three-year pilot of the Program on the effectiveness of the Program, including information, such as volume, type, and subject matter of the administrative hearings handled by the Program, as well as staffing information. After discussion, Supervisor Mitchell’s motion failed to carry due to the lack of three votes:

    After further discussion, on motion of Supervisor Horvath, seconded by Supervisor Hahn, this item was duly carried by the following vote:

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Agenda Posted: April 25, 2024 Meeting Televised: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 At 11:00 P.m. On Klcs

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  1. Failed
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    Report on Reaching the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control’s 95% Initiative Report by the Director of Public Health on the plan to engage individuals with substance use disorders who are not currently accessing needed services and resources to accomplish the aims of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Control’s Reaching the 95% Initiative, as requested at the Board meeting of October 17, 2023. (Continued from the meeting of 3-12-24)

    Arnold Sachs and Kridikel Truthbey addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health, and Dr. Gary Tsai, Bureau Director, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, Department of Public Health, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Board. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed.

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  2. Consent Calendar
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    Presentation of scrolls to Albert Tchoukadarian and Doctor Armond Aghakhanian, in honor of "Armenian History Month," as arranged by Supervisor Hahn. Presentation of scrolls to Dr. Vartan Tachdjian, Nyree Derderian, and Talin Yacoubian, in honor of “Armenian History Month,” as arranged by Supervisor Barger. Presentation celebrating high achieving students of the Second District, as arranged by Supervisor Mitchell. Presentation of scroll to Jane Fonda, for her tenacious advocacy for environmental justice and climate action on what is now proclaimed “Jane Fonda Day” across Los Angeles County, as arranged by Supervisor Horvath.

  3. Passed
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    Telephonic Public Comment To address the Board during the live hybrid meeting call (877) 226-8163 and enter Participant Code: 1336503 starting at 9:00 a.m. Note: Connect up to 30 minutes before the meeting begins. The operator will take your name, item number(s) you wish to address and place you in a "listening-only" queue. Please listen carefully to the instructions on providing live testimony to the Board. You will need to press 1 then 0 to be moved into a "speaking" queue when the item(s) you wish to address is called. You will hear, "You are in queue." When it is your turn, the moderator will call your name and open your phone line. Note: Your line will be muted when your time expires, and you will be moved back to the "listening-only" queue. Note: If you press 1 then 0 twice, you will hear, "You are removed from the queue." If you are inadvertently removed, you may press 1 then 0 to be placed back into the "speaking" queue. For additional instructions and tips, please visit our website at: Call-in Instructions and Tips Listen Only To listen only by telephone call (877) 873-8017 and enter the access code when prompted: Access Code for English: 111111 Access Code for Spanish: 222222. Written Testimony Written public comments may be submitted through our website at: https://publiccomment.bos.lacounty.gov, which will become part of the official record.
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  4. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Fesia Davenport, Chief Executive Officer and designated staff. Employee Organization for represented employees: Union of American Physicians & Dentists (UAPD).
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  5. Failed
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    Report on the State of the Los Angeles Unified School District Report by the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) on the state of LAUSD, homelessness, and its impact on LAUSD, foster youth, and LGBTQIA+ youth, as requested at the Board meeting of April 23, 2024.

    Eric Preven, Sujah Qingthai Roadhouse, Maria Luisa Palma, Donald Harlan, Muntu Muntu, Arnold Sachs, Lluvia Sainz, Yolanda Beckles and Diana Guillen addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, and Jackie Goldberg, President of the School Board, Los Angeles Unified School District, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Board. Debra Duardo, Superintendent of Schools, Los Angeles County Office of Education, was also present. Supervisor Horvath instructed the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District to work with the Director of Public Health to explore additional interventions for substance use issues, such as utilizing spaces near school campuses to provide vending machines where students may obtain free risk-reduction supplies; collect data to inform substance use education campaigns; and implement screeners and referral pathways to ensure young people are linked to services. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed.

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  6. Failed
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    Report on the Clean Power Alliance’s Accomplishments Report by the Chief Executive Officer of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) with an overview of the CPA’s accomplishments over the five years since its launch, as requested at the Board meeting of April 23, 2024.

    Eric Preven and Arnold Sachs addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Ted Bardacke, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Power Alliance, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Board. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed.

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  7. See Minutes SOP
    Recommendation

    Report on the Youth Climate Priorities Report Findings Report by the Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission on the Commission’s background and findings from the Youth Climate Priorities Report, as requested at the Board meeting of April 23, 2024.

    Eric Preven, Kridikel Truthbey and Arnold Sachs addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Rita Kampalath, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Martha Rosario, Commissioner for the First District, Emmanuel Alcantar, Commissioner for the Second District, Isaac Ybarra, Commissioner for the Third District, Jordan Salcido, Commissioner for the Fourth District, and Emily Ng, Commissioner for the Fifth District, Youth Climate Commission, made a presentation and responded to questions posed by the Board. Joseph Nicchitta, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Office, also responded to questions. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed.

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  8. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Consideration of candidate(s) for appointment to the position of Executive Officer of the Board.
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  9. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8) To provide instructions to County real estate negotiators with respect to the possible day-use of County Department of Parks and Recreation facilities: Property: All County Department of Parks and Recreation facilities County Negotiators: Norma E. Garcia-Gonzalez, Thomas J. Faughnan, and Sonia L. Chan Negotiating Parties: Los Angeles Unified School District Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment No reportable action was taken.

  10. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Interim Executive Officer of the Board. No reportable action was taken.

  11. Closed Session
    Closed Session

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Fesia Davenport, Chief Executive Officer and designated staff. Unrepresented employees: (Executive Officer of the Board).
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  12. Filed
    Recommendation

    The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts, adjourned its meeting at 2:38 p.m. Absent was absent Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. The next Regular Meeting of the Board will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

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    Fraud Hotline Semi-Annual Report - July 1 through December 31, 2023.

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    Board Policy No. 5.300 - Retroactive Contracts, joint recommendation by ISD, A-C, and CEO to review the policy and approve submission to the Board of Supervisors for final approval (Relates to Agenda No xx).

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    DPSS - Third-Party Data Security Review (Report #K21DL) - First Follow-Up Review.

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  4. On Agenda
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    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Cash Flow Projection.

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    DPSS - Improvement Opportunities Noted During Limited Review - #2022-18769.

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  6. On Agenda
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    DPR - Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Financial and Compliance Audit - Fiscal Year 2022-23.

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    DA - State Grant Programs Financial Audits - Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

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    Audit Plan Assignments Currently In Progress/Next to Start - Audit Division.

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    CCMD - Summary of Reports Issued to County Departments - April 3 2024 through April 30 2024.

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    Audit Plan Assignments Currently in Progress/Next to Start - CCMD.

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  11. On Agenda
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    DPSS - Mobile Device Security Review (Report #K20FH) - First Follow-Up Review.

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  12. On Agenda
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    Contractor Alert Reporting Database Status Report - May 2024.

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  13. On Agenda
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    Board Policy No. 9.040 - Investigations of Possible Criminal Activity Within County Government, Recommendation by the A-C to extend the sunset review date to ___.

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  14. On Agenda
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    Video for the entire meeting.

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  15. Filed
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    Video for entire meeting.

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  16. On Agenda
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    Discussion of the Prevention and Promotion Systems Governing Committee (PPSGC) Staffing. · Fredericka McGee, Chief Deputy, Second Supervisorial District

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  17. On Agenda
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    Discussion and Adoption of PPSGC Outcome Goals in the Child Welfare and Family Well-Being, Behavioral Health, and Homelessness and Housing Domains. · Tamara Hunter, DSW, MSW, Interim Executive Director, PPSGC · Will Nicholas, PhD, MPH, MA, Director, Center for Health Impact Evaluation, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

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    Opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee on items of interest that are within the jurisdiction of the Committee.

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    Closing Remarks and Adjournment.

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    Updates on the PPSGC’s Community Outreach and Engagement Efforts.

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    Call to Order, and Los Angeles County Land Acknowledgement.

  23. Filed
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    AUDIO FILE FOR ENTIRE MEETING.

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  24. On Agenda
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    Land Acknowledgement led by Chair Koffroth.

  25. On Agenda
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    Call to Order and Roll Call.

  26. Filed
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    The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts, adjourned its meeting at 2:38 p.m. Absent was absent Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. The next Regular Meeting of the Board will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.

  27. Filed
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    THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A LACK OF A QUORUM. THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR REQUIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON, PLEASE CONTACT COMMISSION SERVICES AT (213) 974-7691.