Los Angeles — 2024-03-19
Board of Fire Commissioners
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A. Announcements/Meetings/Events
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B. Verbal report by Department on significant incidents and activities for the period\noff March 5, 2024 through March 18, 2024.
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C. Verbal report by Department relative to medical emergencies for the period of\nMarch 5, 2024 through March 18, 2024.
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A. [BFC 24-028] – Report regarding the write-off of uncollectible LAFD\nEmergency Ambulance Service Charges from Fiscal Years 2017-18 to 2022-\n23 (February 2018 through August 2022) amounting to $127,809,365.10.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and forward\nthe report to the Collections Board of Review for consideration and approval.
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B. [BFC 24-029] – Report on the status of LAFD projects.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
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C. [BFC 24-030] – Report on the status and disposition of LAFD matters\nconsidered by or referred to City Council/Committees, other City departments,\nofficers, and agencies, for the period of February 22, 2024 through March 6,\n2024.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
City Council
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(1) 23-0990 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), ERRATA, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a SCEA request for the future development of the proposed 11905 Wilshire Boulevard Project (Project), for the properties located at 11903, 11905, 11907, 11911, 11913 West Wilshire Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21155.2, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including SCEA No. ENV-2022-6250-SCEA, and all comments received, after imposition of all mitigation measures, that: There is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment. The City Council held a hearing on February 20, 2024 for adoption of the SCEA pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2(b). The proposed Project qualifies as a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155. The proposed Project is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The proposed Project contains more than 50 percent residential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan. The proposed Project is a residential or mixed-use project as defined by PRC Section 21159.28(d). The proposed Project is a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155, and the Project has incorporated all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in prior Environmental Impact Report(s) (EIR), including SCAG’s 2016-2040 RTP/SCS and 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program EIRs. All potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified and analyzed pursuant to the CEQA in an initial study have been identified and analyzed in the SCEA. With respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study for the SCEA, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project that avoids or mitigates the significant effects to a level of insignificance or those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency. The SCEA reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City. The mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the Project. FIND that the proposed Project complies with the requirements of the CEQA for using the SCEA and Errata as authorized pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2(b). ADOPT, pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2, the SCEA, Errata, and the MMP prepared for the SCEA, the proposed Project includes the demolition of a one-story commercial building and site clearing of the surface parking areas for the construction of a 67,232 square foot mixed-use residential and commercial project with 81 dwelling units, 3,078 square feet of retail space, and 891 square feet of restaurant space, the resulting floor area ratio is 3.0:1, the Project proposes seven-stories and a maximum height of 89 feet, 9 inches above grade with one level of subterranean parking, the unit mix would include 23 studio units, 39 one-bedroom units, and 19 two-bedroom units of varying sizes and configurations, of the 81 dwelling units, 15 percent of the base density (9 units) would be reserved at the Very Low Income level. Vehicular access to the proposed building would be provided by two full-access driveways via Westgate Avenue and the adjacent alleyway, the Project would provide a total of 106 vehicle parking spaces and 132 bicycle parking spaces, approximately 8,755 square feet of open space and amenity areas and 21 onsite trees would be provided; for the properties located at 11903, 11905, 11907, 11911, 11913 West Wilshire Boulevard. In consultation with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Urban Forestry Division, the Applicant will plant 2 new street trees on Westgate Avenue, 2 new street trees on Wilshire Boulevard, and retain one existing street tree on Westgate Avenue in place. Applicant: Nirup Venkatachalarm, Radha MFH CAL, LLC Representative: Carlos Lovato Case No. DIR-2022-6249-DB-CDO-SPR-WDI-HCA Environmental No. ENV-2022-6250-SCEA Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(10) 24-0139 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Tammy Murillo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-cv-08738 FMO (AGRx). [This matter arises from a December 23, 2017, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officer-involved shooting incident that occurred near the intersection of De Soto Avenue and Strathern Street in LAPD's Topanga Division.] (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 28, 2024.) Report from City Attorney dated 1-25-24
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(2) 24-0172 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement No. 23-9962 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Nippon Express USA, Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 61, located at 1901 West Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, California. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the FTZ Operating Agreement No. 23-9962 between the POLA and Nippon Express USA, Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 61, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options commencing on the first day of the month following approval by the City. CONCUR with Board action on May 11, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-10181, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 23-9962. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 23-9962 with Nippon Express USA, Inc. will result in the POLA receiving $7,750 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of the Agreement is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ-related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in the report comply with the POLA's Financial Policies. There is no impact to the City's General Fund.
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(3) 22-1205-S4 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUTT – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to amending the contract with the Jenesse Center to provide additional funds to extend the operation of the Crisis to Shelter program. (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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(4) 22-1205-S5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FOR FAMILIES DEPARTMENT relative to amending the 49th Program Year 2023-24 Consolidated Plan to reprogram Community Development Block Grant funds to fund Section 108 prepayment and capital improvement needs that will address timely spending required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and related actions. (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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(5) 24-0007-S7 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Lang Lang on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Lang Lang at 7044 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(6) 24-0284 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to the non-monetary donation of registrations in the value of $45,000 for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) employees to attend the 2024 Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates (LAWPOA) Symposium. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of the non-monetary donation of registrations valued at $45,000 for the LAPD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Group to attend the 2024 LAWPOA Symposium; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(7) 24-0307 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to executing a contract with a subsidiary of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Relx Inc. for access to an online proprietary database for tax discovery, receivables collection activities and enforcement efforts. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute an agreement with a subsidiary of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Relx Inc., for access to an online proprietary database for tax discovery, receivables collection activities and enforcement efforts for a four-year term from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2027, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. This agreement is consistent with the State of California Master Service Agreement (MSA) No. 5-23-70-40-01. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding for this agreement is available in the Office of Finance’s Contractual Services account. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Polices in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose.
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(8) 14-1174-S97 CD 7 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PARK) relative to amending the Council action of June 28, 2023 regarding the Bond Expenditure Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA regarding the Culinary Arts Mixed-Use Project (Council file No. 14-1174-S97), for the potential acquisition of property located at 13269 West San Fernando Road and associated parcels in Council District 7. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of June 28, 2023 regarding the Bond Expenditure Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA for the Culinary Arts Mixed-Use Project (Council file No. 14-1174-S97) to replace the action with the following: Instruct the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to report to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee with recommendations on acquiring the property located at 13269 West San Fernando Road and associated parcels; authorize the EWDD to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement to support a project that will be suitable for a commercial or mixed-use development under under the Lifestyle Center category in accordance with the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan (Contract No. C-125212); and, to report with necessary funding instructions to implement this action.
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(9) 22-1545-S13 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER dated January 30, 2024 relative to Homelessness Emergency Account - General City Purposes Fund - First 14 day notice of anticipated below $25 million balance and dated March 5, 2024 relative to Homelessness Emergency Account - General City Purposes Fund - 14 day notice of anticipated below $25 million balance for third transfer. (MOTION REQUIRED)
LA County Board
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1.\nReport by the Director of Mental Health, and other relevant Departments, on the\nContinuum of Care for mental health and substance use disorder beds, as\nrequested at the Board meeting of May 2, 2023. RECEIVE AND FILE NOTE:\nSupervisor Horvath requests that this item be continued to May 14, 2024.\n(23-1834)\nIII. CONSENT CALENDAR\nAll matters are approved by one motion unless held.\nBOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2 - 30
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10. Proclaiming April 2024 as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building\nConnected Communities and Prison Rape Elimination Act Compliance”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Proclaim April 2024 as\n“Sexual Assault Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County; direct the\nChief Executive Officer, through its County Communications Branch, to\npromote the efforts of County Departments’ educational and awareness\ncampaigns and events for “Sexual Assault Awareness Month,” on the County\nwebsite, including in high-usage languages; and take the following actions:\nRequest the Sheriff and instruct the Chief Probation Officer to ensure all\nfacilities that hold incarcerated adults and youth are Prison Rape\nElimination Act (PREA) compliant with standards and training; report\nback to the Board in writing in 60 days on PREA compliance status; and\npresent to the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission and Probation\nOversight Commission, respectively, on the contents of the PREA\ncompliance status report within 30 days of its issuance; and\nInstruct the Inspector General, and the Executive Directors of the Sheriff\nCivilian Oversight Commission and the Probation Oversight Commission,\nto review the PREA compliance status report, and report back to the\nBoard in writing within 60 days, with recommendations and proposed\nnext steps for the Sheriff’s and Probation Departments to achieve and\nmaintain PREA compliance. (24-0995)
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11. Proclaiming March 29, 2024 as “National Vietnam War Veterans Day”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Proclaim March 29, 2024\nas “National Vietnam War Veterans Day;” and instruct the Chief Executive\nOfficer, through its County Communications Branch, to highlight the work of the\nDepartment of Military and Veterans Affairs, and other Departments’,\ncommemoration of “National Vietnam War Veterans Day.” (24-0993)
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12. Proclaiming April 2024 as “Second Chance Month”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Proclaim April 2024 as\n“Second Chance Month” throughout Los Angeles County; direct the Chief\nExecutive Officer, through its County Communications Branch, to promote the\nJustice, Care, and Opportunities Department’s and other Departments’ “Second\nChance Month” events on the County website, including in high-usage\nlanguages. (24-0990)
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13. Celebrating Women’s History Month: Closing the Gender Pay Gap\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Mitchell and Horvath: Instruct the\nDirector of Personnel, together with the Chief Executive Officer, through the\nLegislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, the Director of\nConsumer and Business Affairs, the Executive Director of the Women and Girls\nInitiative, and other relevant Department Heads to, within 60 days, take\nappropriate action to sign onto the California Commission on the Status of\nWomen and Girls California Equal Pay Pledge, reflecting the County’s\ncommitment to conducting annual Countywide gender pay analyses, reviewing\nhiring and promotion processes and procedures in order to reduce bias and\nstructural barriers for marginalized groups, and promoting equal pay best\npractices; and take the following actions:\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Consumer and\nBusiness Affairs, in collaboration with the Directors of Aging and\nDisabilities, Public Social Services and Personnel, the Chief Executive\nOfficer of the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association,\nand other relevant Department Heads, to report back to the Board in\nwriting in 90 days with recommendations on how the County can\nestablish a County retirement readiness assistance program (Program),\nincluding wealth building opportunities, curriculum for those nearing\nretirement, and the exploration of a “Closing the Gap” cash assistance\nprogram to provide unconditional, monthly cash payments to women at or\nnearing retirement age who, in spite of a full work history, are, or will be,\nunable to afford their basic needs once they retire from the workforce,\nas they will fall below the Federal Poverty Level based on all sources of\nincome due to the legacies of pay discrimination, low wages, and lack of\npaid family and medical leave, with the recommendations to also explore\npotential funding sources for the Program; and\nInstruct County Counsel, in coordination with the Directors of Consumer\nand Business Affairs, Personnel, and Economic Opportunity, the Acting\nChief Information Officer, and the Auditor-Controller, and other relevant\nDepartment Heads, to draft a Pay Transparency Board Policy in 120\ndays that would require the following:\nThe Auditor-Controller and Director of Personnel to collaborate\nand publish, on a publicly available dashboard, existing salary and\ndemographic information into one consolidated report, and should\naggregate existing demographic information with existing salary\ninformation for County classifications and contractors, to the\nextent feasible, combining race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality,\nCounty item, length of time on current item, type of item (such as\nexecutive, management, or line staff), pay band/step, time since\nlast promotion, and total number of employees within each\nDepartment or contractor agency, in one place, and submit\nconfidential semi-annual reports to the Board consisting of\nindividualized data that may not be publicly available; and to\nde-identify data to ensure employee privacy, including deleting\nemployee names and providing only salary ranges rather than\nprecise figures; and\nInstruct the Interim Chief Information Officer to work with\nDepartments to collect any necessary data not already reflected in\navailable datasets. (24-1004)
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14. Combatting Identity-Based Hate in Los Angeles County through a\nComprehensive, Proactive, and Equitable Strategy\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Instruct the Executive\nDirector of Racial Equity to collaborate with the Executive Director of the\nHuman Relations Commission, the Director of Public Health, through its Office\nof Violence Prevention, the Directors of the Office of Emergency Management\nand Mental Health, and request the Sheriff and the District Attorney, in\nconsultation with County Counsel, and other relevant County entities and\ncommunity stakeholders, to report back to the Board in writing in 180 days on\nthe following:\nA landscape assessment of the current strategies and initiatives the\nCounty is taking to prevent and combat identity-based hate and their\nassociated outcomes;\nRecommendations on how the County can take a more comprehensive,\nproactive, and equitable approach to mitigating bias and preventing\nidentity-based hate and violence, including the development of key\noutcome goals and priority issues to meet the needs of different\ncommunities;\nRecommendations on how the County can better centralize, coordinate,\nand operationalize its strategies to prevent and combat identity-based\nhate and violence;\nRecommendations on how County Departments and partners can better\npromote LA vs. Hate’s reporting system to impacted communities, and\nhow Departments can better coordinate providing culturally sensitive\nassistance to hate victims that are identified and connected to the County\nthrough LA vs Hate;\nResearch on how the County can learn from other jurisdictions and adopt\nnew evidence-based initiatives and strategies, such as Los Angeles\nCity’s New Hate Incidents System and West Hollywood’s Community\nSafety plans; and\nEstimated budget required to implement the expanded, holistic anti-hate\nstrategy with recommendations on long-term, sustainable funding\nsources for this strategy, including for the County of Los Angeles Equity\nand Diversity Fund;\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to apply for and accept local, State, and\nFederal grants to support the County’s anti-hate efforts to prevent, address, and\nend hate, bias, discrimination, and xenophobia against marginalized\ncommunities, as well as celebrate the contributions of these communities, and\nexecute any agreements funded by these grant funds; and\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and\nIntergovernmental Relations Branch, to support State and Federal legislation\nthat seeks to mitigate bias within the County workforce, prevent discrimination\nand hate crimes, increase human relations education and training, and\nenhance communities’ capacity to effectively address intergroup relations\nissues. (24-1009)
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15. Suspension of Board Policy 3.055 to Allow for a Thorough Review of Any\nChanges for Hosting Agenda and Policy Committee Meetings (also known\nas Cluster Meetings)\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Suspend Board Policy\n3.055, Policy of the Board of Supervisors Concerning Meetings of the Deputies\non Matters to Be Calendared for Board Action, until the Board takes action to\napprove a revised policy; and direct the Chief Executive Officer to present a\nrevised Board Policy 3.055 to the Audit Committee for review and\nconsideration. (24-0998)
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16. Support for Senate Bill 782 (Limón): Ensuring Transparency and Diversity\nin Gubernatorial Appointments\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Express the\nBoard’s support for Senate Bill 782 (Limón), legislation which would require the\nOffice of the Governor to maintain a list of every State board and commission\non its website, and publish a report that contains aggregate demographic\ninformation of appointments by the Office of the Governor. (24-1018)
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17. Proclaiming March 2024 as “National Nutrition Month”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Hahn: Declare the\nmonth of March 2024 as “National Nutrition Month” throughout Los Angeles\nCounty, and adopt a proclamation; instruct the Director of Aging and\nDisabilities, through its Area Agency on Aging, to continue efforts of providing\nnutritious meals for older adults that are approved by registered dietitian\nnutritionists and promote physical activity habits through its nutrition service\nproviders, and to the extent possible, align these efforts with relevant\nrecommendations on nutrition security outlined in the Los Angeles County Food\nEquity Roundtable’s Action Plan; instruct the Director of Aging and Disabilities,\nin collaboration with the Director of Public Health and other relevant County\nDepartments, to launch an effort to encourage residents and interested groups\nto observe the month of March 2024 with appropriate activities that promote the\nimportance of making informed food choices, such as promoting “National\nNutrition Month” at the workplace, utilizing MyPlate as a visual tool to make\nhealthy meal choices, trying new fruit or vegetables each week, promoting\nplant-based foods and lower sodium options when feasible, organizing a virtual\nor in-person healthy potluck, picking a meatless day, exploring food recovery\noptions in your community, or even starting a walking club with your\nco-workers; and instruct the Chief Sustainability Officer, which administers the\nCommunity Food Resources Grant program, a Board-approved American\nRescue Plan Act (ARPA) program, to evaluate any additional funding needed to\nprovide grants to applicants already in queue and direct the Chief Executive\nOfficer to evaluate the feasibility of reallocating available ARPA funding to\nsupport the program’s needs. (24-0997)
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18. Health Department Budget Committee of the Whole Reporting Periods\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct the Director of\nHealth Services to continue to provide a fiscal outlook to the Board on a\nbiannual basis on the following dates: report on the last Tuesday of June 2024;\nand beginning in Fiscal Year 2025-26 , and thereafter, report on the last\nTuesday of March and September. (24-0987)
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19. Progress and Adaptive Management of the Safe Clean Water Program\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct the Director of\nPublic Works to report back to the Board in 90 days , on the progress and\ntimeline for completion of the following, with a target date no later than June\n2025:\nIndicators and targets for the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCWP), to\nbe developed with the Regional Oversight Committee (ROC), that can be\nused to measure achievement of SCWP goals, guide watershed\nplanning, and inform project development, solicitation, and evaluation\nefforts;\nPrecise metrics, updated definitions of Local Water Supply Benefit,\nNature-Based Solutions, Disadvantaged Community Benefit, and Local\nWater Supply Benefit, dry- and wet-weather water quality, and scoring\ncriteria that better align with the SCWP goals;\nWatershed planning efforts, including data and a gap analysis,\ncommunity needs assessment, including engagement with the Watershed\nArea Steering Committee (WASC), and alignment with the plan to\ncapture 300,000 acre-foot per year of new stormwater by 2045;\nRevised Regional Program application processes, feasibility study\nguidelines, and scoring criteria to account for additional performance\nindicators and distinct project phases, including the required public\nprocesses and input from the governing bodies as appropriate;\nRevised Regional Program Transfer Agreements , to better align with\ndistinct project phases like design, construction, and maintenance, and\nwith the transfer Agreement revisions to be brought back to the Board for\napproval;\nUpdated or new guidance documents, tools, and information for\ngovernance bodies and project developers to facilitate achievement of\nperformance indicators and targets;\nUpdated strategies for monitoring of completed projects towards meeting\nstated project goals and a regular update with cumulative findings on\nimpacts, including any related recommendations for adaptive\nmanagement of the program to maximize program outcomes;\nGuidance and recommendations to WASCs for managing cost overruns\nand project modification requests in the context of watershed planning\nand constrained funding availability in certain watersheds;\nAn assessment of community engagement processes to date and how\nthey could be improved upon, including strategies to better engage small\ncities, tribal interests, community -based organizations, and others who\nhave been less involved or underrepresented;\nAn assessment of viability and potential responsibilities of a scientific or\ntechnical advisory committee for the SCWP, specifically for review and\nrecommendations for scientific studies;\nAn assessment of viability and a strategy to fund scientific studies that\nhave Countywide significance without requiring approval of every\nWASC;\nCollaboration with, and funding of, the Department of Economic\nOpportunity to design and implement Workforce Development program(s)\nto support SCWP goals, with corresponding workforce requirements to\nbe integrated into Feasibility Study Guidelines, Project Modules, and\nTransfer Agreements;\nDistrict Public Education programs, including progress of Public\nEducation and Community Engagement Grants Program and investments\nin school curricula;\nA report back to the Board on strategies and best practices for engaging\nschool campuses in implementing stormwater capture projects that help\nachieve schoolyard transformation, greening, cooling, and other benefits\nin concert with the water supply, water quality, and multi-benefit goals of\nthe SCWP, including best practices for integration of school projects with\nschool curriculum, such as those being developed and/or funded as part\nof the District Education Programs; and\nOngoing communication and consultation with the WASCs and ROC in\nthe development of new policies and programs;\nInstruct the Chief Engineer of the County Flood Control District to work with\nCounty Counsel to prepare amendments to the Safe Clean Water Program\nOrdinance to amend Section 18.07 of the Safe, Clean Water Implementation\nOrdinance to authorize the Chief Engineer to request proposals for new\nprojects, project concepts, and scientific studies for inclusion in Stormwater\nInvestments Plans on either an annual or biennial basis; amend Sections 18.07,\n18.08 and 18.09, to change the frequency of progress and expenditure\nreporting from quarterly to semi-annually, and to clarify that certain County\nFlood Control District’s responsibilities are carried out by the Chief Engineer;\nInstruct the ROC to provide further recommendations to the Board to improve\nthe efficacy and accelerate project delivery of the SCWP by the end of 2024;\nand\nThank the members of the ROC, Scoring Committee, and nine WASCs, for\ntheir service during the first four years of the program , and congratulate the\nnewly appointed community leaders that will help to actively manage the\nprogram moving forward. (24-1010)
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2. Appointments to Commissions/Committees/Special Districts\nRecommendations for appointment/reappointment or removal for\nCommissions/Committees/Special Districts (+ denotes reappointments):\nDocuments on file in the Executive Office.\nSupervisor Hilda L. Solis\nRachel Valenzuela Kirk+, Los Angeles County Commission for Older\nAdults\nBruce Saito, Measure A: Citizens Oversight Advisory Board\nLauren Ahkiam+, and Belinda Faustinos+, Safe, Clean Water Program -\nRegional Oversight Committee\nDave Sorem+, Safe, Clean Water Program - Scoring Committee\nSupervisor Holly J. Mitchell\nYolanda E. Horn, Assessment Appeals Board\nCarl L. Blum+, and Norma Camacho+, Safe, Clean Water Program -\nRegional Oversight Committee\nTaejin Moon+, Safe, Clean Water Program - Scoring Committee\nRita Kampalath+, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community -\nCentral Santa Monica Bay\nMargie A. Hoyt, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community - South\nSanta Monica Bay\nSupervisor Lindsey P. Horvath\nSydney Rogers, LGBTQ+ Commission\nAdriana Gomez, Los Angeles County Small Business Commission\nKian Gholibeik, Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission\nYvette Lopez-Ledesma, Measure A: Citizens Oversight Advisory Board\nAbby J. Leibman, Measure H: Citizens' Oversight Advisory Board\nPatrick T. Dowling+, M.D., Public Health Commission; also waive\nlimitation of length of service requirement pursuant to County Code\nSection 3.100.030A\nMark Gold and Barbara Romero+, Safe, Clean Water Program -\nRegional Oversight Committee\nBruce Reznik+, and Gregory Scott Pierce, Safe, Clean Water Program -\nScoring Committee\nSupervisor Janice Hahn\nKristine Guerrero+, and Diana Tang+, Safe, Clean Water Program -\nRegional Oversight Committee\nDavid Diaz+, Safe, Clean Water Program - Scoring Committee\nDan Knapp+, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community - Lower\nSan Gabriel Valley\nCraig Cadwallader+, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community -\nSouth Santa Monica Bay\nSupervisor Kathryn Barger\nNic Arnzen, LGBTQ+ Commission\nDiana Mahmud, Maria Mehranian+, and Charles Trevino+, Safe, Clean\nWater Program - Regional Oversight Committee\nEsther Rojas+, Safe, Clean Water Program - Scoring Committee\nRichard Fisk+, and Wayde Hunter+, Sunshine Canyon Landfill\nCommunity Advisory Committee (SCL-CAC)\nLos Angeles County Federation of Labor\nLuis Arida+, Workforce Development Board\nLos Angeles County Sheriff\nTerra Russell-Slavin, LGBTQ+ Commission (24-0095)
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20. Support for Los Angeles County’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant\nApplications\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Direct the Chief\nExecutive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental\nRelations Branch, with the assistance of the Chief Sustainability Officer, to\nprepare five-signature letters in support of each of the three Climate Pollution\nReduction Grants program application proposals regarding School\nDecarbonization, Zero Emissions Transportation, and Goods Movement, for\nsubmittal to the United States Environmental Protection Agency before the April\n1, 2024 deadline. (24-1008)
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21. Support for Kaiser Permanente Therapist Patient Management Time\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Support Kaiser\nPermanente therapists efforts to maintain current levels of patient management\ntime. (24-0989)
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22. Long Beach - East Los Angeles Corridor Mobility Investment Plan\nCommunity Programs\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Hahn and Solis: Adopt the “Long\nBeach-East Los Angeles Corridor Mobility Investment Plan” (Plan) Community\nPrograms, as a priority for the County to support in their development and\nimplementation; direct the Chief Executive Officer to designate a County\nDepartment liaison for each of the 15 Community Programs identified in the\nPlan, where such liaisons should do the following:\nProvide technical assistance, including historical background, reference\nmaterials, recommendations for community-based and other\norganizations to provide assistance, and connections to other\ngovernment agencies to advance the Community Programs;\nIdentify existing programs and resources related to such Community\nPrograms, that can be made available, or are already available to\nresidents within the corridor;\nSupport grant application efforts for the Community Programs; and\nParticipate in any working group(s) created for the purpose of\ndeveloping and implementing any of the Community Programs; and\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board in writing in 120\ndays on the above. (24-1006)
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23. Community Cultural Broker Program Pilot Program Evaluation and\nExpansion\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Hahn and Horvath: Instruct the\nDirector of Children and Family Services to enter into a funding agreement,\neffective the date of execution through June 30, 2025, in the amount of\n$2,580,000 with the Center for Strategic Partnerships’ fiscal agent, Southern\nCalifornia Grantmakers (SCG), to fund a community-based organization for the\nprovision of the Community Cultural Broker Program (CCBP) pilot services and\nsupports identified in the LA County Comprehensive Prevention Plan, fund the\nconsultant identified for the program evaluation of the CCBP pilot services, and\nfund the community-based organization for the provisions of the CCBP pilot\nexpansion services and supports identified in Service Planning Areas (SPAs) 1,\n2, and 5; and authorize the Director to take the following actions:\nExecute amendments to the funding agreements with SCG for any\nnecessary changes, or to increase or decrease the funding amount\nduring the term of the agreement, to accommodate increases or\ndecreases in services, provided sufficient funding is available for\nincreases; and\nTerminate the funding agreement with SCG for contractor’s default,\nCounty's convenience, or if the contractor initiates termination for\nconvenience. (24-1016)
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24. Developing a Roadmap and Establishing a Countywide Strategy for a\nSenior Safe Home Pilot Program\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of\nAging and Disabilities to work with the Directors of Public Health, Health\nServices, Mental Health, and Public Social Services, the Executive Director of\nthe Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, and other relevant County\nDepartment Heads, initiatives, agencies, and community stakeholders, and\nreport back to the Board in writing in 180 days on developing a roadmap and\nestablishing a Countywide strategy for a Senior Safe Home Pilot Program for\nvictims of elder abuse who are 55 and older, to ensure that the needs are met\nfor such a vulnerable population throughout the County, including, but not\nlimited to, the following:\nContinue to build on the work of the Long Beach Senior Safe Home’s\nCoalition report and include Adult Protective Services (APS) data, and\nother data sources from the last five years, that demonstrates the\nprevalence of elder and dependent abuse for adults aged 55 and older\nwho are at risk of homelessness; and include reasons why this data\nmight be underreported and other data limitations, what themes and\npatterns exist from the data for older adults who needed respite, how\nmany referrals were made to a shelter-based program on a substantiated\nallegation of abuse, length of hospital stays, any other referrals to\nhousing programs that exist within the continuum of care, including\nProject Roomkey and/or Homekey, etc., and any outcomes that may\nvalidate the justification for a Senior Safe Home Pilot;\nDevelop site specific criteria (e.g., square footage, number of rooms,\namenities, nearby facilities, etc.), determine specific locations where\nsites are needed, and identify the operating costs of the sites; and\ncoordinate with the Chief Executive Officer, through its Real Estate\nDivision, to find available properties that meet the defined criteria, which\ncould be used to establish the County Senior Safe Home Pilot;\nWith the goal of piloting a Senior Safe Home within the County, the\nDirector of Aging and Disabilities will develop a funding model/template\n(Roadmap) to replicate the Pilot throughout the County and local\nmunicipalities, with the Roadmap to focus on the following:\nEquity, inclusion, and best prevention practices for older adults\nwho are at risk of abuse, and should also incorporate input from\nolder adults with lived experience;\nEngagement and partnership with local municipalities that want to\nreplicate this work to ensure that logistical best practices and\nguidance are shared and there are shared resources between\ncities and the County; and\nProjected financial costs and any potential external funding\nsources including but not limited to, APS’ sheltering programs,\nHome Safe funding, public-private partnerships, or any additional\nfunding streams that provide wraparound/case management\nservices for survivors of elder abuse;\nCollaborate with the Directors of Health Services, Mental Health, Public\nHealth, and Public Social Services, and local jurisdictions, on the\nfeasibility of developing a memorandum of understanding to identify\nfunding sources that provide supportive services/case management/\nlong-term case management (wraparound services), and for this\npopulation to ensure a Senior Safe Home in each Service Planning Area\nis available to County residents including, but not limited to, Area Agency\non Aging funding, Home Safe funding, and other funding streams that\nmay exist to serve this vulnerable population in an equitable way, and\noutreach and awareness of wraparound services including, but not\nlimited to, In-Home Supportive Services and possible housing subsidies;\nand\nIdentify potential funding opportunities and appropriate staffing levels for\nFiscal Year 2024-25 to establish an Older Adult Homeless section within\nthe Department of Aging and Disabilities, where this section will be the\nchampion for change with older and dependent adults who are at risk of\nhomelessness and are homeless within APS, and position(s) dedicated to\nthis work should be considered as part of the emergency homeless\ndeclaration so that the Department of Aging and Disabilities can obtain\nand expedite onboarding staff to address this homeless population\nimmediately. (24-1021)
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25. Proclaiming the Month of April as “Autism Awareness and Acceptance\nMonth”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim the month of April\nas “Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month” throughout Los Angeles County\nand, in doing so, urge all residents, city officials, as well as community groups,\nclubs and organizations, to join this effort in promoting awareness and inclusion\nthroughout all communities. (24-1014)
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26. Establish a Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Hector\nAscencio Sr.\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Establish a $20,000 reward\noffered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction\nof the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 57-year-old\nHector Ascencio Sr., who was fatally shot shortly after returning to his\nresidence, by an adult male who fled the area in a dark-colored, four-door\nvehicle, on the 2500 block of Glenwood Place in the City of South Gate on\nSeptember 16, 2023, at approximately 10:51 p.m. (24-1005)
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27. South Bay Sunrise Rotary Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Waive the $200 per day\nparking fee, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Palos Verdes Landfill\nlocated at 25680 Hawthorne Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates, for the annual\nSouth Bay Beer and Wine Festival hosted by the South Bay Sunrise Rotary, to\nbe held on May 19, 2024 . (24-1013)
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28. Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes for January 2024\nInterim Executive Officer of the Board's recommendation: Approve minutes for\nthe January 2024 meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Special Districts\nfor which the Board is the governing body. NOTE: The minutes for the month\nof January 2024 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/ (24-0948)\nAudit Committee
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29. Los Angeles County Library Commission Sunset Review\nRecommendation: Instruct County Counsel, in consultation with the County\nLibrarian, to prepare an ordinance on the formation of the Los Angeles County\nCommission, which pertains to the codification, composition, duties, sunset\nreview, and any additional information pertinent to the purpose and/or function\nof the Library Commission; and approve the sunset review date extension for\nthe Los Angeles County Library Commission to April 30, 2028. (24-0972)\nFish and Wildlife
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3. Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Deputy\nJuan Escalante\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Solis: Reestablish\nthe $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the\napprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the\nheinous murder of Sheriff's Deputy Juan Escalante, who was fatally shot in\nfront of his mother's house in the Cypress Park area, on Saturday, August 2,\n2008 at approximately 5:40 a.m. (08-1905)
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30. Los Angeles County Fish and Wildlife Commission Sunset Review\nRecommendation: Receive and file the sunset review for the Los Angeles\nCounty Fish and Wildlife Commission. (24-0973)\nADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 31 - 74\nChief Executive Office
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31. Report on the Transfer of Parking Enforcement Services\nReport by the Chief Executive Officer, in collaboration with the Director of\nPublic Works, the Sheriff and County Counsel, on the implementation plan to\ntransfer the parking enforcement services from the Sheriff’s Department to the\nDepartment of Public Works, as requested at the Board meeting of October 17,\n2023. RECEIVE AND FILE (Continued from the meeting of 3-6-24) (24-0784)\nChief Executive Officer’s Report dated February 29, 2024\nCounty Operations
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32. Findings and Conditions for Project No. 2018-003138-(1)\nRecommendation: Adopt findings, conditions, and an order for approval of\nProject No. 2018-003138-(1), consisting of Variance No. RPPL2018005398-\n(1), to authorize construction of 35-foot-high, three-story townhouses with a\n15-foot front setback; and Conditional Use Permit No. RPPL 2018004781-(1), to\nauthorize the creation of a condominium consisting of 17 townhouses under an\napproved development program in the Unlimited Commercial Development\nProgram (C-3-DP) Zone, located at 18002 Colima Road in the unincorporated\ncommunity of Rowland Heights within the Puente Zoned District and East San\nGabriel Valley Planning Area, applied for by Tsai Capital, LLC. (On November\n28, 2023, the Board indicated its intent to approve the project.) (County\nCounsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 33 and 34) (24-0927)
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33. Findings and Conditions for Project No. 2018-003138-(1)\nRecommendation: Adopt findings, conditions, and an order for approval of\nProject No. 2018-003138-(1), consisting of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.\nRPPL2018004778-(1), to create one 1.2-gross-acre (0.78-net acre) multi-family\nlot with 17 attached townhouse condominium residences in five separate\nbuildings, located at 18002 Colima Road in the unincorporated community of\nRowland Heights within the Puente Zoned District and East San Gabriel Valley\nPlanning Area, applied for by Tsai Capital, LLC. (On November 28, 2023, the\nBoard indicated its intent to approve the project.) (County Counsel) ADOPT\n(Relates to Agenda Nos. 32 and 34) (23-4093)
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34. Step by Step Los Angeles County: Pedestrian Plans for Unincorporated\nCommunities\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution certifying the Addendum to the previously\ncertified Final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Step by Step Los Angeles\nCounty: Pedestrian Plans for Unincorporated Communities was completed in\ncompliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and reflects\nthe independent judgment and analysis of the County; certify that the Board has\nreviewed and considered the information contained in the Addendum, adopt the\nAddendum, and approve Advance Planning No. RPPL2023003022 (On\nDecember 12, 2023, the Board indicated its intent to amend the General Plan to\nincorporate the East Los Angeles, East Rancho Dominguez,\nFlorence-Firestone, and Willowbrook/West Rancho Dominguez Community\nPedestrian Plans and other minor technical revisions into the Pedestrian Plans);\nfind that the Santa Monica Mountains Habitat Impact Fee (HIF) Update is\nconsistent with Chapter 3 policies of the California Coastal Act, Santa Monica\nMountains Land Use Policy and Santa Monica Mountains North Area Plan; find\nthat the HIF Update is exempt from CEQA; and approve General Plan\nAmendment No. RPPL2023000732-(3) (On October 24, 2023, the Board\nindicated its intent to approve the HIF Update, as recommended by the Regional\nPlanning Commission); and approve General Plan Amendment No.\nRPPL2018004782-(1), as part of Project No. 2018-003138-(1), to authorize\nconstruction of 17 attached townhouse condominium residences in five\nseparate buildings on a vacant lot located at 18002 Colima Road in the\nunincorporated community of Rowland Heights within the Puente Zoned District\nand East San Gabriel Valley Planning Area, applied for by Tsai Capital, LLC.\n(On November 28, 2023, the Board indicated its intent to approve the Colima\nProject.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda Nos. 32, 33 and 68)\n(24-0930)
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35. Custodial Services Contracts\nRecommendation: Find that custodial services can be performed more\neconomically by an independent contractor; approve and instruct the Chair to\nsign 14 contracts with Servicon, Pride Industries One, Verde, Uniserve,\nDedicated Building Services, US Metro and Universal Building, for the provision\nof custodial services at various County facilities, effective April 1, 2024, for an\ninitial term of three years, with three one-year and six month-to-month extension\noptions, for a total amount for the initial term of each contract of $18,684,404\n(Region 1), $13,500,586 (Region 2), $19,106,706 (Region 3), $10,396,968\n(Region 4), $12,314,343 (Region 5), $8,185,371 (Region 6), $8,953,832\n(Region 7), $14,404,387 (Region 8), $8,791,179 (Region 9), $12,336,528\n(Region 10), $965,394 (Region 11), $1,895,214 (Region 12), $1,473,909\n(Region 13), and $2,385,999 (Region 14), and an aggregate total amount of\n$133,394,819 for all contracts, for the initial three-year term, and with sufficient\nfunding included in the Department of Internal Services' Fiscal Year 2023-24\nAdopted Budget, with additional funding to be requested in future years; and\nauthorize the Interim Director of Internal Services to take the following actions:\n(Internal Services Department) APPROVE (Continued from the meeting of\n3-6-24)\nExercise the extensions options, add and delete facilities, approve\nnecessary changes to scope of services, such as shift or number of\ncustodian changes, contract amount, payments, or any term or condition\nincluded under the contracts, and execute applicable contract\namendments should the original contracting entities merge, be acquired,\nor otherwise have a change of entity; and\nIncrease the contract amount up to an additional 10% to allow for any\npossible Cost of Living Adjustments in accordance with County policy\nand terms of the contract. (24-0741)
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36. Treasurer and Tax Collector Investment Policy\nRecommendation: Authorize the Treasurer and Tax Collector to invest and\nreinvest County funds and funds of other depositors in the County Treasury;\nand adopt the Treasurer and Tax Collector Investment Policy. (Treasurer and\nTax Collector) ADOPT (24-0964)
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37. Ordinance Amending County Code, Title 7 - Business Licenses\nRecommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County\nCode, Title 7- Business Licenses, by adding Division 3 - Short-Term Rentals\nRegistration to regulate Short-Term Rentals in the unincorporated areas of the\nCounty, the ordinance requires that a Short-Term Rental Host registered each\nyear and pay an annual fee of $914; restricts Short-Term Rentals to a Host’s\nPrimary Residence, prohibits Accessory Dwelling Units, rent Restricted Primary\nResidences, and Vacation Rentals from being used as Short-Term Rentals;\nregulates the operation of Short-Term Rentals, including restricting the number\nof guests, length of stays, and types of events; regulates Hosting Platforms\n(E.g., Airbnb, VRBO) by requiring compliance with County regulations; and\nestablishes an enforcement and appeals process, including imposition of\npenalties and fees for noncompliance; instruct the Director of Regional\nPlanning to amend County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning, any specific\nplans as needed, and the County’s Local Coastal Programs, to ensure the\napplicability of the ordinance to the unincorporated areas of the County, and to\nstrengthen the County’s ability to enforce the ordinance; and find that the\nproposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality\nAct. (Treasurer and Tax Collector) APPROVE (Relates to Agenda No. 75)\n(24-0984)\nFamily and Social Services
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38. Residentially Based Services Cost Savings Program Sole Source\nContract Amendment\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to\nexecute an amendment to a sole source contract with The Sycamores to extend\nthe Residentially Based Services contract beyond its original term, effective\nApril 16, 2024 through May 31, 2025, to expend designated funds to complete\nall project activities, provided that the California Department of Social Services\napproval is obtained. (Department of Children and Family Services)\nAPPROVE (24-0935)\nHealth and Mental Health Services
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39. As-Needed Psychiatry Services Agreements\nRecommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Mental Health to\nexecute Master Agreements (MAs) with qualified agencies, for the provision of\nas-needed psychiatry services, effective upon Board approval through June 30,\n2028, with two one-year extension options through June 30, 2030, with a total\nfunding amount of $2,839,534 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, and a total funding\namount of $5,679,107 for FYs 2024-25 through 2027-28, fully funded by\nFederal, State, and County funds; and authorize the Director to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Mental Health) APPROVE\nExecute additional MAs through June 30, 2028, or until the needs of the\nCounty are met, with additional qualified agencies that submit a\nStatement of Qualifications, provided that the agencies meet all the\nrequirements outlined in the Request for Statement of Qualifications\n(RFSQ), the additional MAs will become effective upon execution by the\nDirector, and will expire on June 30, 2028, unless extended for two\none-year terms through June 30, 2030, or terminated sooner;\nModify the RFSQ, including adding, deleting, and/or modifying services\nand rates, if applicable, and based on the needs and requirements of the\nCounty;\nExecute amendments to the MAs to modify or replace the statement of\nwork, provide an increase to the established per hour rates to\naccommodate hard to recruit specialties, emergent needs, and to\naddress increases in market salaries, provided that sufficient funds are\navailable, waive or modify insurance requirements on a case by case\nbasis, update and or/change agreement terms and conditions related to\nFederal, State, and County regulatory and/or policy as necessary,\nduring the term of the MA; and\nTerminate the MAs in accordance with the agreement’s termination\nprovisions, including termination for convenience. (24-0978)
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4. Discussion on Opportunities to Support Property Owners Impacted by\nthe Chiquita Canyon Landfill Incident\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Direct the Treasurer\nTax-Collector, and request the Assessor, to present their findings at the March\n19, 2024 Board meeting on the options available through the California Revenue\nand Taxation Code to cancel real property tax penalties for late property tax\npayments for homeowners impacted by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill incident;\nand opportunities for temporary decline-in-value reviews for eligible\nhomeowners. (24-1007)\nReport
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40. Countywide Expansion of Mentorship Services Contract Amendment\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute an\namendment to an existing contract with Friends of the Children-Los Angeles, for\nthe continued provision of Countywide expansion of professional mentoring\nservices, to increase the Total Contract Amount (TCA) by $2,855,437 for a\nrevised TCA of $16,449,100 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, fully funded by mental\nHealth Services Act revenue, effective upon Board approval; and authorize the\nDirector to take the following actions: (Department of Mental Health)\nAPPROVE\nExecute future amendments to the contract to revise the language, revise\nand/or replace the fee schedule, shift unspent funds to future years,\nutilize other funding sources, add, delete, modify, or replace the\nstatement of work, and add or reflect Federal, State, and County\nregulatory and/or policy changes provided that the TCA will not exceed\n20% of the Board-approved TCA, and sufficient funds are available; and\nTerminate the contract in accordance with the contract’s termination\nprovisions, including termination for convenience. (24-0966)
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41. Local Enforcement Agency Grants\nRecommendation: Adopt resolutions authorizing the Director of Public Health to\napply for and accept Local Enforcement Agency grants as detailed below, for\nFiscal Years 2024-25 through 2028-29 from the California Department of\nResources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the period of July 1, 2024\nthrough June 30, 2029, including executing all necessary documentation\nrequired by the State, including grant agreements containing standardized\nterms and conditions, at amounts determined by CalRecycle, to support the\nDepartment of Public Health's solid waste facilities permit and inspection\nprograms within the County: (Department of Public Health) ADOPT\nCalRecycle’s Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant Program, to\nidentify illegal waste tire disposal sites and remove and properly dispose\nof tires found at the sites;\nCalRecycle’s Solid Waste Disposal and Site Cleanup Grant Program, to\nidentify larger illegal solid waste disposal sites and collect and properly\ndispose of waste found at the sites; and\nCalRecycle’s Farm and Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement\nGrant Program, to identify smaller illegal solid waste disposal sites and\ncollect and properly dispose of waste found at the sites. (24-0963)\nCommunity Services
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42. Concessions Licenses for County-Owned and Operated Beaches\nRecommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Beaches and Harbors\nto award and execute 10 licenses to various licensees/vendors for the provision\nof concession services for food and beverage concessions, and/or recreational\nactivities at County-owned and operated beaches (2, 3, and 4), for an initial\nterm of four years and eleven months, with five one-year extension options,\neffective upon execution, with an estimated combined total first-year rent to the\nCounty for the 10 licenses of approximately $574,310; find that the proposed\nconcession licenses are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;\nand authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of\nBeaches and Harbors) APPROVE 4-VOTES\nExercise the extension options if, in the opinion of the Director, the\nlicensees have effectively performed the services during the previous\nlicense term, conduct competitive solicitations and/or negotiate sole\nsource contracts, as appropriate, and award and execute replacement\nlicense agreements during the initial term and extension periods, and in\nthe event any licenses terminate early, negotiate rent increases for\nadditional services and activities not included within the initial authorized\nactivities and which are subject to approval by the Director; and execute\namendments and take the necessary and appropriate actions to\nimplement the proposed licenses. (24-0985)
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43. As-Needed Environmental Consulting Services Master Agreement\nRecommendation: Approve an increase to the maximum annual amount for the\nAs-needed Environmental Consulting Services Master Agreement by $500,000\nfrom $500,000 to $1,000,000, to fund the increased need for environmental\nconsulting services to meet compliance directives related to septic system\nmonitoring in County-owned, controlled, and managed beaches, and to address\nincreasing regulatory requirements at Marina del Rey and County-owned,\ncontrolled, and managed beaches (2, 3, and 4), effective upon Board approval,\nand for the fourth optional renewal year, increasing the maximum aggregate\namount for all executed master agreements from $3,850,000 to $4,400,000,\nwhich is inclusive of an additional 10% annually for unforeseen services; find\nthat the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality\nAct; and authorize the Director of Beaches and Harbors to take the following\nactions: (Department of Beaches and Harbors) APPROVE\nIncrease the aggregate master agreement by 10%, in any year,\nincluding any extension option, for any additional or unforeseen services\nwithin the scope of these agreements; and\nAward and execute master agreements to add additional contractors as\nthey become qualified throughout the term of the master agreements,\nexecute and amend individual work orders to incorporate changes as\nnecessary, execute amendments should a contracting entity merge, be\nacquired or change its entity, add or delete services and categories to\nthe master agreement as they become necessary, and suspend or\nterminate agreements if, in the opinion of the Director, it is in the best\ninterest of the County. (24-0956)
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44. Sunshine Shuttle Services Contract\nRecommendation: Find that shuttle services can be performed more\neconomically by an independent contractor; award and instruct the Chair to\nsign a contract with Southland Transit, Inc., for Sunshine Shuttle service in the\nunincorporated County community of South Whittier (4), for a period of six\nmonths, with four one-year and six month-to-month extension options, for a\nmaximum potential contract term of 60 months, and a maximum potential\ncontract amount of $13,778,375; authorize the Director of Public Works to\nexercise the extension options if, in the opinion of the Director, Southland\nTransit, Inc. has successfully performed during the previous contract period,\nand the services are still required, approve and execute amendments to\nincorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, and suspend work, if\nit is in the best interest of the County, and annually increase the contract\namount up to an additional 10% of the annual contract amount, which is\nincluded in the maximum potential contract amount, for unforeseen additional\nwork within the scope of the contract, if required; and find that the contract\nwork is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of\nPublic Works) APPROVE (Continued from the meeting of 3-6-24) (24-0789)
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45. Armed and Unarmed Security Services Contracts\nRecommendation: Find that armed and unarmed security services can be\nperformed more economically by an independent contractor; award and instruct\nthe Chair to sign three services contracts with Patrol Solutions, LLC, for the\nprovision of armed and unarmed security services at various Department of\nPublic Works’ field locations (1, 2, 4 and 5), for a term of one year, with three\none-year and up to six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum\npotential contract term of 54 months and maximum contract amounts of\n$4,000,583 for Group 1, north area yards, $4,269,339 for Group 2, east area\nyards, and $3,421,661 for Group 3, Countywide park-n-ride lots, with funding\nincluded in the Department's Fiscal Year 2023-24 various fund budgets, and\nfunding to finance the extension options and 10% additional funding for\ncontingencies to be requested through the annual budget process; find that the\ncontract work is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and\nauthorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department\nof Public Works) APPROVE\nExercise the extension options if, in the opinion of the Director, Patrol\nSolutions, LLC, has successfully performed during the previous contracts'\nperiods, and the services are still required; approve and execute\namendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work,\nand suspend work if, it is in the best interest of the County; and\nAnnually increase the contracts' amounts up to an additional 10% of the\nannual contracts' amounts, which are included in the maximum potential\ncontract amounts for unforeseen additional work within the scope of the\ncontracts if required, and adjust the annual contracts' amounts for each\nextension option. (24-0943)
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46. Armed and Unarmed Security Services Contract\nRecommendation: Find that armed and unarmed security services can be\nperformed more economically by an independent contractor; award and instruct\nthe Chair to sign a contract with Patrol Solutions, LLC for the provision of\narmed and unarmed security services at the Department of Public Works\nHeadquarters complex, for a term of one year, with three one-year and up to six\nmonth-to-month extension options, for a maximum potential contract term of 54\nmonths and a maximum potential contract amount of $8,656,355, with funding\nincluded in the Internal Services Fund, B04 - Services and Supplies, Fiscal\nYear 2023-24 Budget, and funds to finance the extension options and 10%\nadditional funding for contingencies to be requested through the annual budget\nprocess; find that the contract work is not a project under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take\nthe following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE\nExercise the extension options if, in the opinion of the Director, Patrol\nSolutions, LLC has successfully performed during the previous contract\nperiod and the services are still required; approve and execute\namendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work,\nand suspend work if, it is in the best interest of the County; and\nAnnually increase the contract amount up to an additional 10% of the\nannual contract amount, which is included in the maximum potential\ncontract amount for unforeseen additional work within the scope of the\ncontract, if required. (24-0942)
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47. Armed and Unarmed Security Services Contracts\nRecommendation: Find that armed and unarmed security services can be\nperformed more economically by an independent contractor; award and instruct\nthe Chair to sign two contracts with Patrol Solutions, LLC, for the provision of\narmed and unarmed security services at the Department of Public Works'\nCentral Yard and various building and safety division permit office locations\nthroughout the County, for a term of one year, with three one-year and up to six\nmonth-to-month extension options, for a maximum potential contract term of 54\nmonths and maximum potential contract amounts of $4,229,557 for Group A,\nCentral Yard, and $3,189,600 for Group B, Building and Safety Permit Office\nlocations, with funding available in various Department of Public Works' Fiscal\nYear 2023-24 Fund Budgets, and funds to finance the extension options and\n10% additional funding for contingencies to be requested through the annual\nbudget process; find that contract work is not a project under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take\nthe following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE\nExercise the extension options if, in the opinion of the Director, Patrol\nSolutions, LLC, has successfully performed during the previous\ncontracts' periods and the services are still required; approve and\nexecute amendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope\nof work, and suspend work if, it is in the best interest of the County; and\nAnnually increase the contracts' amounts up to an additional 10% of the\nannual contracts' amounts, which are included in the maximum potential\ncontracts' amounts, for unforeseen additional work within the scope of\nthe contracts if required, and adjust the annual contracts' amounts for\neach extension option, over the terms of contracts. (24-0944)
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48. Boilers and Chillers Replacement Project Contract\nRecommendation: Approve a revised project budget of $96,100,000, an\nincrease of $50,000,000 from the previous Board-approved amount of\n$46,100,000, to procure long-lead mechanical and electrical equipment\n(Equipment) for the Civic Center Central Plant Boilers and Chillers Replacement\nProject, Capital Project No. 87735 (Project) (1); approve an increased\nauthorization of $36,000,000 for the Interim Director of Internal Services, as the\nCounty's Purchasing Agent, to carry out the procurement and acquisition of the\nEquipment for the Project; and find that the recommended actions are within the\nscope of the previous exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\nfor the approved Project. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE\n(24-0936)
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49. Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. Common-Carrier Petroleum Pipeline\nFranchise\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to grant a five-year\ncommon-carrier petroleum pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline,\nL.P. (2, 3, 4 and 5); advertise and set April 16, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a public\nhearing to adopt a proposed ordinance to grant a common-carrier petroleum\npipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.; and find that the\nproposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(Department of Public Works) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda No. 77) (24-0951)
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5. Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Suspicious\nDisappearance of Monique Figueroa\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Extend the $20,000\nreward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and\nconviction of the person or persons responsible for the suspicious and heinous\ndisappearance of 27-year-old Monique Figueroa, who was last seen on May\n19, 2015 at approximately 4:00 a.m. while driving away from her residence in\nthe 7200 block of East Avenue U-12 in the unincorporated area of Little Rock,\nand whose abandoned vehicle was found on May 30, 2015 in the\nunincorporated area of Juniper Hills. (16-2691)
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50. County Lighting Districts Annual Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25\nRecommendation: Designate the Director of Public Works as the Engineer,\nunder the California Streets and Highways Code; adopt a resolution ordering\nthe Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25, pursuant to the California\nStreets and Highways Code Section 22622, which orders the Director as the\nEngineer, to prepare and file the required annual Engineer's Report in\naccordance with Section 22565 of the California Streets and Highways Code;\nand find that the recommended action is not a project under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT (24-0952)
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51. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Communities of East Los\nAngeles, South San Jose Hills, and Valinda\nRecommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to support\ntraffic safety, enhance traffic flow, encourage parking turnover, and provide\nadequate parking for disabled persons in the unincorporated communities of\nEast Los Angeles, South San Jose Hills, and Valinda (1); and find that adopting\nand/or rescinding traffic regulation orders and posting or removing the\ncorresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT (24-0958)
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52. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Communities of Athens Village,\nDel Aire, Rosewood/East Gardena, Rosewood/West Rancho Dominguez,\nWest Rancho Dominguez, and Willowbrook\nRecommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to support\ntraffic safety, enhance traffic flow, and facilitate passenger loading at a school\nin the unincorporated communities of Athens Village, Del Aire, Rosewood/East\nGardena, Rosewood/West Rancho Dominguez, West Rancho Dominguez, and\nWillowbrook (2); and find that adopting and/or rescinding traffic regulation\norders and posting or removing the corresponding regulatory and advisory\nsignage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(Department of Public Works) ADOPT (24-0960)
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53. Final Map Tract in the Unincorporated Community of Stevenson Ranch\nRecommendation: Approve the final map for Tract No. 52796 in the\nunincorporated community of Stevenson Ranch (5); accept grants and\ndedications as indicated on the final map for Tract No. 52796; and find that the\napproval of the final map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality\nAct. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE (24-0949)
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54. Final Tract Map in Unincorporated Community of Arcadia\nRecommendation: Approve the final map for Tract No. 68400 in the\nunincorporated community of Arcadia (5); accept grants and dedications as\nindicated on the final map for Tract No. 68400; and find that the approval of the\nfinal map is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(Department of Public Works) APPROVE (24-0959)
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55. Morris Dam Access Road and San Gabriel Dam Outlet Channel\nRehabilitation Project Construction Contract\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control\nDistrict, approve a change order of $431,430 for costs associated with delays\nto complete the Morris Dam Access Road and San Gabriel Dam Outlet Channel\nRehabilitation Project, in the Angeles National Forest (5), with Mike Bubalo\nConstruction Company, Inc.; and find that the recommended actions are within\nthe scope of the previously approved exemption from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE\n(24-0938)
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56. Antelope Valley Avanti North Project Water Supply Assessment\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks\nDistrict No. 40, Antelope Valley, approve the Water Supply Assessment for the\nAntelope Valley Avanti North Project (Project) in the City of Lancaster (5);\nauthorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Water Supply\nAssessment Senate Bill 610 Water Code Section 10910 et seq., Notice of\nDetermination for the proposed Project; and find that the recommended action\nis either not a project or is exempt from the California Environmental Quality\nAct. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE (24-0957)
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57. Fox Field East Project Water Supply Assessment\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks\nDistrict No. 40, Antelope Valley, approve the Water Supply Assessment for the\nFox Field East Project (Project) in the City of Lancaster (5); authorize the\nDirector of Public Works to execute the Water Supply Assessment Senate Bill\n610 Water Code Section 10910 et seq., Notice of Determination for the\nproposed Project; and find that the recommended action is either not a project\nor is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of\nPublic Works) APPROVE (24-0961)
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58. General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Calendar\nYear 2023\nRecommendation: Approve the General Plan and Housing Element Annual\nProgress Reports for calendar year 2023 (Reports); instruct the Director of\nRegional Planning to submit the Reports to the Governor’s Office of Planning\nand Research, and the State Department of Housing and Community\nDevelopment by April 1, 2024; and find that the proposed actions are not a\nproject under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of\nRegional Planning) APPROVE (24-0965)\nPublic Safety
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59. Project Legal Enrichment and Decision-Making Program Agreements\nRecommendation: Authorize the District Attorney to execute agreements with\nschool districts in the County for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and in the future, to\nallow district schools to participate in the District Attorney’s Office (LADA)\nProject Legal Enrichment and Decision-Making Program (Project LEAD) and\nfor LADA to reimburse school districts for transportation costs for students to\ntravel to field trips as part of Project LEAD, provided funding is available, with\nthe Net County Cost of this program for field trip transportation included in\nLADA’s budget for FY 2023-24 and not to exceed $50,000, with funding for\nfuture years will be included in the LADA’s budget; and authorize the District\nAttorney to take the following actions: (District Attorney) APPROVE\nExecute amendments to the agreements to extend, increase or decrease\nfunding, update or change provisions, and terminate for convenience, if\nnecessary; and\nIncrease or decrease the program budget and determine the\nreimbursement amount per field trip in any given fiscal year to assist\nschools in the cost of transportation service, provided that sufficient\nfunding is included in LADA’s budget; and make changes to the\nagreement template. (24-0954)
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6. Proclaiming March 19, 2024 as “Persian New Year” or “Nowruz” in Los\nAngeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Horvath: Proclaim\nMarch 19, 2024 as “Persian New Year,” or “Nowruz,” throughout Los Angeles\nCounty, and join with our Persian and Afghan residents in ushering the new\nyear. (24-0999)
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60. As-Needed Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Repair and\nReplacement Services Contracts\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire\nProtection District (District), approve and instruct the Fire Chief to execute\ncontracts between the District and ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., and with\nMission Aire Corporation, for the provision of as-needed Heating, Ventilation,\nand Air Conditioning Repair and Replacement Services; authorize the\ncombined maximum contract amount of $2,000,000, including the initial contract\nterm of three years, with two one-year extension options, with a maximum\ncontract amount comprised of annual expenditures not to exceed a combined\ntotal of $400,000 per contract year, effective July 1, 2024, with sufficient\nfunding available in the District’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget;\nauthorize the Fire Chief to execute amendments, suspensions, or termination, if\ndeemed necessary, including any extensions described above, respectively,\nand in accordance with the approved contract terms and conditions, provided\nthe amounts payable under such amendments do not exceed the $400,000\ncombined annual budget; and find that the contract is exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (Fire Department) APPROVE (24-0955)
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61. Advertising License Agreement\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire\nProtection District (District), approve and authorize the Fire Chief to execute an\nadvertising license agreement between the District and Maxwell Interstate, LLC\n(Maxwell), for advertising licensing at lifeguard towers owned by the District (2,\n3 and 4), and accept advertising revenue in the amount of $225,000 annually\nfrom this agreement for the initial term of one year, with two one-year extension\noptions, for a maximum term of three years, make any future amendments to\nthe agreement by mutual agreement of the District and Maxwell; and find that\nthe proposed agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality\nAct. (Fire Department) APPROVE (24-0968)
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62. Report by the Inspector General on Reforms and Oversight Efforts\nReport by the Inspector General on reforms and oversight efforts with regard to\nthe Sheriff’s Department, as requested at the Board meeting of October 9,\n2012, and updated on May 31, 2016. RECEIVE AND FILE NOTE: The\nInspector General requests that this item be continued to April 9, 2024.\n(12-5525)
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63. Food Services Contract Amendment\nRecommendation: Authorize the Chief Probation Officer to execute\namendments to a contract with Morrison Healthcare, Inc., for the continued\nprovision of food services at Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall (BJNJH), to extend\nthe contract for a period of 12 months, effective May 1, 2024 through April 30,\n2025, and a 12-month extension option, for an estimated annual amount of\n$1,800,000, fully funded by Net County Cost; execute additional amendments to\nthe contract for any decrease or increase not to exceed 15% of per unit food\ncost and/or 180 days to the period of performance; and approve necessary\nchanges to the scope of service, and terminate the contract, in whole or in part,\nonce the Probation Department has completed its solicitation process and\nentered into new contracts for food services at BJNJH. (Probation\nDepartment) APPROVE (24-0924)
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64. Rescue Helicopter and Rescue Helicopter Airframe Sole Source\nAcquisition\nRecommendation: Authorize the Interim Director of Internal Services, as the\nCounty’s Purchasing Agent, to proceed with the sole source/brand specific\nacquisition of a pre-owned and refurbished Airbus AS-332-L1 rescue helicopter\n(Rescue Helicopter) to replace a similar Department aircraft lost in a flight\naccident, upon identification of a qualified pre-owned replacement, and execute\na purchase order to acquire one salvaged Rescue Helicopter to disassemble\nand repurpose difficult-to-find parts and equipment utilizing any remaining\nfunds from the insurance proceeds; authorize the Sheriff to execute a letter of\nintent, as necessary, to acquire the qualified replacement Rescue Helicopter,\nand issue a monetary deposit and/or fractional payments towards the selling\nprice prior to receiving delivery of the replacement Rescue Helicopter, as\napplicable; and approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $16,575,000\nfrom the Committed for Capital Asset to the Sheriff’s Department to fund the\npurchase of a search and rescue helicopter. (Sheriff’s Department)\nAPPROVE 4-VOTES (24-0928)
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65. Standardized Memorandum of Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Sheriff, as an agent of the County, to use a\nstandard Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the various foundations and\nsupport groups that the Department collaborates with in accordance with the\nCounty Fiscal Manual (CFM) Section 16.1.3; and execute all amendments and\nmodifications to the MOA as necessary, for the effective collaboration in\naccordance with the CFM. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE (24-0932)
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66. 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Sheriff, as an agent for the\nCounty, to execute the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Homeland Security Grant\nProgram (HSGP) awards, and take any actions necessary for the purpose of\nobtaining the HSGP Federal financial assistance provided by the United States\nDepartment of Homeland Security, and sub-granted through the California\nGovernor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), as a requirement of the\ngrant application process; and authorize the Sheriff, as an agent for the\nCounty, to take the following actions: (Sheriff’s Department) ADOPT\nExecute a grant award in the amount of $2,887,500 with no required\nmatch by Cal OES for the FY 2023 HSGP grant funds, as distributed\nthrough Cal OES, for the grant period of September 1, 2023 through May\n31, 2026;\nExecute and submit all required grant documents including, but not\nlimited to, agreements, amendments, modifications, extensions,\naugmentations, and reimbursement requests necessary for completion of\nthe FY 2023 HSGP;\nExecute funding agreements with various outside law enforcement\nagencies including, but not limited to, the District Attorney's Office, the\nLos Angeles Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the\nState Department of Justice for reimbursement of FY 2023 HSGP funds,\nand execute, as necessary, all future amendments, modifications,\nextensions, and augmentations to such funding agreements; and\nApply and submit a grant application to Cal OES for the Regional Threat\nAssessment Center Program in future fiscal years, and execute all\nrequired grant application documents, including assurances and\ncertifications, when and if such future funding becomes available.\n(24-0941)
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67. Military Equipment Use Policy\nRecommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County\nCode, Title 13 - Public Peace, Morals and Welfare, by adding Chapter 13.200\nto adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy, pursuant to Government Code\nSection 7071. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE (Relates to Agenda No. 76)\n(24-0939)\nOrdinance for Adoption
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68. County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Amendment\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning,\nto amend the Habitat Impact Fee in the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone\nLocal Implementation Program, Chapter 22.44, and establish a Habitat Impact\nFee in the Santa Monica Mountains North Area Community Standards District,\nChapter 22.336. (On October 24, 2023, the Board indicated its intent to approve\nthe ordinance.) (County Counsel) ADOPT (Relates to Agenda No. 34)\n(24-0925)\nMiscellaneous
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69. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Juan Leon, et al. vs. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Juan Leon, et al. vs. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV36328, in the amount of $450,000,\nand instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement\nfrom the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis lawsuit arises from injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident\ninvolving a Sheriff's Department employee. (24-0950)
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7. Interim Transportation Plan for People Who Are Incarcerated in the Los\nAngeles County Jails\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Request the Sheriff, and\ndirect the Chief Executive Officer and the Interim Director of Internal Services,\nto develop an interim feasibility and implementation plan, including funding, to\naddress the shortage of buses and other forms of transportation; and report\nback to the Board in writing in 45 days with options, such as using assets from\nneighboring counties and requesting the California Department of Corrections\nand Rehabilitation, in the interim, to be responsible for the pick-up and\ntransportation to and from their State prisons to the County jails. (24-0992)
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70. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Olga Torres v. Cong Ha, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Olga Torres v. Cong Ha, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court\nCase No. 21STCV09926, in the amount of $215,000, and instruct the\nAuditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the\nSheriff's Department's budget.\nThis lawsuit arises from injuries allegedly sustained in an automobile accident\ninvolving a Sheriff's Department sergeant. (24-0953)
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71. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Wendy Valdovinos v. County of Los\nAngeles\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of\nthe matter entitled, Wendy Valdovinos v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. BC680138, in the amount of $250,000, and instruct\nthe Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the\nDepartment of Public Social Services' budget.\nThis lawsuit concerns allegations that an employee of the Department of Public\nSocial Services was subjected to disability discrimination, failure to engage in\nthe interactive process, and failure to accommodate. (24-0945)\nMiscellaneous Additions
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72. Additions to the agenda which were posted more than 72 hours in advance of\nthe meeting, as indicated on the supplemental agenda. (12-9995)
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73. Items not on the posted agenda, to be presented and (if requested) referred to\nstaff or placed on the agenda for action at a future meeting of the Board, or\nmatters requiring immediate action because of an emergency situation or\nwhere the need to take immediate action came to the attention of the Board\nsubsequent to the posting of the agenda. BOARD MEMBERS - (5) (12-9996)
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74. Recommendations by individual Supervisors to establish, extend or otherwise\nmodify cash rewards for information concerning crimes, consistent with the Los\nAngeles County Code. (12-9997)\nIV. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 75 - 77
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75. Ordinance Amending County Code, Title 7 - Business Licenses\nOrdinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 7- Business Licenses,\nadding Division 3 - Short-Term Rentals Registration to regulate Short-Term\nRentals in the Unincorporated areas of the County; the ordinance requires that\na Short-Term Rental Host registered each year and pay an annual fee of $914;\nrestricts Short-Term Rentals to a Host’s Primary Residence; prohibits\nAccessory Dwelling Units, rent Restricted Primary Residences, and Vacation\nRentals from being used as Short-Term Rentals; regulates the operation of\nShort-Term Rentals, including restricting the number of guests, length of stays,\nand types of events; regulates Hosting Platforms (E.g., Airbnb, VRBO) by\nrequiring compliance with County regulations; and establishes an enforcement\nand appeals process, including imposition of penalties and fees for\nnoncompliance; instruct the Director of Regional Planning to amend County\nCode, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning, any specific plans as needed, and the\nCounty’s Local Coastal Programs, to ensure the applicability of the ordinance to\nthe unincorporated areas of the County. And to strengthen the County’s ability\nto enforce the ordinance; and find that the proposed actions are not a project\nunder the California Environmental Quality Act. INTRODUCE, WAIVE\nREADING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda\nNo. 37) (24-0970)
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76. County Code, Title 13 - Public Peace, Morals and Welfare Amendment\nOrdinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 13 - Public Peace,\nMorals and Welfare, adding Chapter 13.200, Division 14, to adopt a Military\nEquipment Use Policy Government Code Section 7071 requires a law\nenforcement agency to obtain approval of the governing body before engaging\nin certain activities relating to certain military equipment. The Los Angeles\nCounty Sheriff's Department wishes to adopt a Military Equipment Use Policy\npursuant to Government Code section 7071 through the adoption of this\nordinance. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA\nFOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 67) (24-0934)
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77. Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. Proprietary Petroleum Pipeline Franchise\nAmendment\nOrdinance for introduction granting a common-carrier petroleum pipeline\nfranchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a California limited partnership\n(Franchisee), to operate and maintain its existing petroleum pipeline system for\na period of five years, beginning on June 13, 2024 and expiring on June 12,\n2029, the base annual fee payable to the County by Franchisee will be\ndetermined according to a formula contained in Section 2 of the franchise\nordinance, and the Franchisee will also pay the County a granting fee of\n$10,000. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING, AND SET APRIL 16, 2024 FOR\nHEARING ON ORDINANCE FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 49)\n(24-0974)\nV. SEPARATE MATTER 78
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78. Temporary Reinstatement of Retired County Employee\nRecommendation: Grant an exception to the 180-day waiting period required\nunder the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013, and\nreinstate retired County employee, Ms. Sharon Woo, to a 120-day rehired\nretiree as a Deputy District Attorney IV within the Department’s Executive\nAdministration, as Ms. Woo is highly skilled and the services she will be\nproviding are critical to the Department; and approve the request for Ms. Woo\nto receive compensation, at a rate of $107.24 per hour, for up to 960 total work\nhours of work within a fiscal year, upon Board approval. (District Attorney)\nAPPROVE (24-0967)\nVI. SPECIAL DISTRICT AGENDA\nAGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF\nTHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY\nDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY\nTUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024\n9:30 A.M.
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8. Compassion and Equity: Waiving the Medical Examiner’s Transportation\nand Storage Fee for Los Angeles County Residents\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Chief Medical\nExaminer to provide transportation and storage fee waivers to all County\nresidents starting immediately after the passage of this motion; collect data,\nincluding demographic information, being sensitive to privacy and the Health\nInsurance Portability and Accountability Act, to assess and evaluate need and\nimpact, during the 180 days prior to the issuance of the report; and instruct the\nChief Medical Examiner to take the following actions:\nIn collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, identify a funding\nsource to provide transportation and storage waivers for all County\nresidents during the assessment period; and\nReport back to the Board in writing in 180 days on the data collected with\nrecommendations and relevant implementation plans, on the future of the\nDepartment of Medical Examiner’s Transportation and Storage fees.\n(24-0991)
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80. Recommendation by individual Supervisors that the Board adjourn the meeting\nin memory of deceased persons and/or commemoration of ceremonial\noccasions. (12-9999)\nX. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS FOR FURTHER\nDISCUSSION AND ACTION BY THE BOARD
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9. Addressing California Nursing Shortages\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Direct the Chief Executive\nOfficer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch,\nto support Senate Bill 895 (Roth), legislation which would authorize the\nChancellor of the California Community Colleges to select up to 15 community\ncollege districts with an existing nationally accredited Associate Degree in\nNursing program to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. (24-0994)
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A-1. Continue local emergencies as a result of the following: (a) Discovery of an\ninfestation of fruit flies, as proclaimed on May 10, 1990; (b) Conditions of\nextreme peril to the safety of persons exist on the basis of pervasive and\npernicious homelessness in Los Angeles County, as proclaimed and ratified by\nthe Board on January 10, 2023; (c) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of\npersons and property arose as a result of severe winter storms beginning\nJanuary 1, 2023 affecting areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed\non January 10, 2023 and ratified by the Board on January 17, 2023; (d)\nConditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property on\nthe basis of the frigid winter storms beginning February 23, 2023 affecting the\nareas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on March 1, 2023 and\nratified by the Board on March 7, 2023; (e) Conditions of extreme peril to the\nsafety of persons and property exist on the basis of the arrival, presence, and\nimpacts of Tropical Storm Hilary throughout Los Angeles County beginning\nAugust 20, 2023, as proclaimed on August 20, 2023 and ratified by the Board\non August 22, 2023; and (f) Conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the\nsafety of persons and property exist on the basis of winter storms in the County\nbeginning February 1, 2024, as proclaimed on February 4, 2024 and ratified by\nthe Board on February 6, 2024. (A-1)
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A-10. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions related to declared\noutbreaks of infectious disease threatening the public’s health in Los Angeles\nCounty, as requested by Supervisors Solis and Hahn at the Board meeting of\nApril 30, 2019. (A-18)
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A-2. CONFERENCE REGARDING POTENTIAL THREATS TO PUBLIC SERVICES\nOR FACILITIES\n(Government Code Section 54957)\nBriefing by Sheriff Robert Luna or his designee and related emergency\nservices representatives. (A-2)
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A-3. Discussion on the impact of rain storms, flooding, high-surf and swells, and any\nother weather-related or natural disaster event in Los Angeles County\nassociated with El Niño, to include the County’s preparedness and ability to\ncoordinate response and recovery activities, as requested by the Board at the\nmeeting of January 12, 2016. (A-10)
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A-4. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions relating to the County’s\nhomeless crisis, as requested at the Board meeting of May 17, 2016, and\nproclaimed as a local emergency on January 10, 2023. (A-11)
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A-5. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on the progress of issues\nrelated to Exide, as requested at the Board meeting of June 8, 2016. (A-12)
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A-6. Discussion on the status of the Federal and/or State Budgets, Federal and/or\nState legislative matters and Executive Orders, and their impact on Los Angeles\nCounty, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the meeting of January\n17, 2017. (A-13)
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A-7. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues or action taken\nby the Federal government relating to immigration policies, as requested by\nSupervisors Barger and Solis at the meeting of January 17, 2017 and revised\nby Supervisors Solis and Hahn on September 12, 2017. (A-14)
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A-8. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the\nrepeal of the Affordable Care Act, health reform and its impact on Los Angeles\nCounty, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the Board meeting of\nFebruary 21, 2017. (A-15)
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A-9. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the\nimplementation of Measure H, as requested by Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and\nHahn at the Board meeting of March 14, 2017. (A-16)
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1-D. Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds or Notes for Affordable\nMultifamily Housing in the City of Alhambra\nRecommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution, as required\nunder United States Treasury Departments regulations, declaring an intent by\nAlhambra Second Street LP, or an approved affiliate or assign thereof, to\nundertake bond financing in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000, to finance\nthe acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and/or development of the Mariposa\non Second Apartments Project, a 50-unit affordable housing development\nlocated at 46 South Second Street in the City of Alhambra (1); authorize the\nExecutive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)\nto submit an application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee for a\nprivate activity bond allocation on an aggregate amount not exceeding\n$25,000,000, for the purposes described herein and to take whatever further\naction relating to the aforesaid financial assistance may be deemed reasonable\nand desirable, provided that the terms and conditions under which the bonds or\nnotes are to be issued and sold shall be approved by LACDA in the manner\nprovided by law prior to the sale thereof. Find that adoption of the resolution is\nnot subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. ADOPT (24-0971)
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2-D. Affordable Multifamily Housing in Unincorporated East Los Angeles\nRecommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution, as required\nunder United States Treasury Department regulations, declaring an intent by La\nTrinidad Senior Apartments LP, or an approved affiliate or assign thereof, to\nundertake bond financing in an amount not to exceed $21,557,580 to finance\nthe acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, and/or development of the La\nTrinidad Apartments Project, a 66-unit affordable housing development to be\nlocated at 3565 East 1st Street in unincorporated East Los Angeles (1)\n(Project); authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority (LACDA) to submit an application to the California Debt\nLimit Allocation Committee for a private activity bond allocation on an aggregate\namount not exceeding $21,557,580 for the purposes described herein and to\ntake whatever further action relating to the aforesaid financial assistance may\nbe deemed reasonable and desirable, provided that the terms and conditions\nunder which the bonds or notes are to be issued and sold shall be approved by\nLACDA in the manner provided by law prior to the sale thereof; and find that the\nadoption of the resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality\nAct. ADOPT (24-0980)
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3-D. Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Developments Funding\nRecommendation: Approve loans to Lincoln Theater Housing/CRCD Partners\nand East Rancho Apartments/Coalition for Responsible Community\nDevelopment, up to a total of $7,220,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Funds\n(AHTF) and No Place Like Home (NPLH) funds to finance the development of\ntwo affordable multifamily rental housing developments selected through the\nNotice of Funding Availability (NOFA) Round 26 and NOFA Round 27, issued\nby the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA); find that the\napproval of funding for these projects are not subject to the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act; and authorize the Executive Director of the Los\nAngeles County Development Authority to take the following actions: APPROVE\nNegotiate, execute and if necessary, amend, and or reduce the loan\nagreements with the recommended developers, or their LACDA-approved\nassignees, and all related documents, including, but not limited to,\ndocuments to subordinate the loans to construction and permanent\nfinancing, and any intergovernmental, interagency, or inter-creditor\nagreements necessary for the implementation of each development;\nAccept and incorporate, as needed, up to $7,220,000 in AHTF and\n$3,100,000 NPLH into the LACDA’s approved Fiscal Year 2023-24\nbudget, as needed, for the purposes described herein; and\nReallocate the LACDA funding set aside for affordable housing at the\ntime of project funding, as needed and within each project’s approved\nfunding limit, in line with each project’s needs, and within the\nrequirements for each funding source. (24-0969)
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4-D. Los Angeles County Development Authority Meeting Minutes for January\n2024.\nRecommendation: Approve minutes of the meeting of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority for the month of January 2024. NOTE: The minutes\nfor the month of January 2024 can be found online at:\nhttps://lacounty.gov/sop/ (24-0947)\nVII. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 79
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1. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE\n⢠Significant incidents and activities occurring from March 12, 2024 â March 19, 2024.\n⢠Crime Statistics\n⢠Department Personnel Strength
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS\nThe Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial upon which\ndocumentation provided to the Board is adequate to give sufficient information for approval without\ninquiry or discussion. It is designated to minimize the time required for the handling of routine matters\nin order to permit additional time to be spent on more significant matters. The President can call for\nayes and nays on the Consent Agenda as a whole and the vote will be treated as a separate vote on each\nitem. These items may be moved to the Regular Agenda at the order of the President or at the request of\nthe other members of the Board.\nA. DEPARTMENTâS REPORT dated March 13, 2024, relative to the following donations from\nthe Los Angeles Police Foundation: Harbor Area $8,000.00; Hollenbeck $8,212.80; Operations -\nCentral Bureau Homicide $2,534.00; and Office of Operations $4,000.00, as set forth.\n[BPC #24-046]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Departmentâs report and ACCEPT the donations.\nBoard of Police Commissioners â Agenda Page 2 March 19, 2024\nB. DEPARTMENTâS REPORT dated March 13, 2024, relative to the Destruction of Duplicate\nRecords, as set forth. [BPC #24-048]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Departmentâs report and TRANSMIT to the City Clerk.
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4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS\nA. VERBAL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION by the General Manager, City Personnel\nDepartment, relative to the process for recruitment of the Chief of Police.\nB. DEPARTMENTâS REPORT dated March 13, 2024, relative to Complaint Form 01.28.00\nInvestigations Audit No. 23-003, as set forth. [BPC #24-049]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Departmentâs report.\nC. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERSâ REPORT dated March 15, 2024, relative to\nAwarding of the Police Commissionerâs Distinguished Service Medal to Executive Director\nRichard M. Tefank, as set forth. [BPC #24-047]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Board of Police Commissionerâs report.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Officer- Involved Shooting (OIS). Government Code\nSection 54957.\n1. OIS - #018-23 Two Police Officer II\nDate of Occurrence: 5/5/23\nInvolved Party: H. Macias\n2. OIS - Animal #019-23 One Police Officer III\nDate of Occurrence: 5/9/23 Three Police Officer II\nOne Police Officer I\nB. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Government Code Section 54957.\n1. Executive Director
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(1)\n23-1338\nCD 6\nMotion (Padilla - Raman) relative to requesting the Los Angeles World Airports, in consultation with the Department of City Planning, to prepare a report on items concerning the progress, community engagement and planned steps to complete the Van Nuys Airport Vision Study.\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nBel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council\nGreater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council\nEncino Neighborhood Council\nSherman Oaks Neighborhood Council\nLake Balboa Neighborhood Council\n(Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee approved the matter on February 8, 2024)
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(10)\n23-1264-S1\nCD 2\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1264\nPreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020060573], certified on August 22, 2023, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164; report from the City Attorney and draft Ordinance establishing the District NoHo Sign District pursuant to the provisions of Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 13.11, for a portion of the North Hollywood – Valley Village Community Plan area located in the vicinity of the North Hollywood Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) Station, at the terminus of Metro’s G (Orange) and B (Red Lines), in the greater NoHo Arts District Area; for properties located at 11163 – 11347 and 11264 – 11280 West Chandler Boulevard; 11204 – 1270 West Cumpston Street; 5300-5320 North Bakman Avenue; and 5311 – 5373 and 5356 – 5430 North Lankershim Boulevard.\nApplicant: Greg Ames, NoHo Development Associates\nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac LLP\nCase No. CPC-2019-7239-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SN-BL\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR; SCH No. 2020060573\nRelated Case No. CPC-2019-7240-DA
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(2)\n23-1150\nCD 14\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1151\nDraft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2017-506-EIR, State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2019050010, and the Final EIR dated January 2023 (8th, Grand and Hope Project EIR), Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Environmental findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) recommending that the City Council approve, pursuant Section 14.5.6 A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Transfer of Floor Area Rights (TFAR) greater than 50,000 square feet of floor area, for the transfer of up to 346,853 square feet of floor area from the Los Angeles Convention Center (Donor Site), located at 1201 South Figueroa Street, to the Project Site (Receiver Site), thereby permitting a maximum 9.25:1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in lieu of the otherwise permitted 6:1 FAR; and Appeals filed by 1) Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development (CREED LA) (Representative: Adams, Broadwell, Joseph & Cardozo, Aidan P. Marshall; and 2) Richard Becher, Digital Realty from the determination of the LACPC in: 1) dismissing as not necessary, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Zone Variance to allow 60 percent of the required residential parking spaces as compact spaces, and to allow the parking of compact spaces in a tandem configuration; 2) approving, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Zone Variance to allow relief from providing an additional 10-inch clear space to the parking stall widths when adjoined on their longer dimension by an obstruction; 3) approving, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Zone Variance to allow relief to allow reduced drive aisle widths of 24 feet in lieu of the required drive aisle width; 4) approving, pursuant LAMC Section 11.5.7 E, a Specific Plan Project Permit Adjustment for a Director's Determination for an Alternative Design to allow a deviation from the Ground Floor Treatment regulations in Section 4 of the Downtown Design Guide; 5) approving, pursuant LAMC Section 11.5.7 E, a Specific Plan Project Permit Adjustment to allow a deviation from Section 5 of the Downtown Design Guide to allow building and balcony projections up to nine feet and 25 feet into the sidewalk easements along Hope Street and Grand Avenue respectively, and allow projections to begin at an elevation of 25 feet above grade along Hope Street and Grand Avenue; 6) approving, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.21 G.3, a Director's Decision to allow 79 trees to be planted on-site in lieu of the otherwise required 145 trees, and to allow an in-lieu fee to be paid for the remaining 66 required on-site trees; and 7) approving, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates an increase of more than 50 dwelling units, for the construction of a 50-story, mixed-use development comprised of 580 residential dwelling units and up to 7,499 square feet of ground floor commercial uses on a 34,679 square-foot site, located at 754 South Hope Street and 609 - 625 West 8th Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Stuart Morkun, MFA 8th Grand and Hope LLC\nRepresentative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP\nCase No. CPC-2017-505-TDR-ZV-SPPA-DD-SPR-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2017-506-EIR; SCH No. 2019050010\nRelated Case Nos. VTT-74876-CN-2A; ZA-2021-7053-ZAI-1A
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(3)\n23-1151\nCD 14\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1150\nDraft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2017-506-EIR, State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2019050010, and the Final EIR dated January 2023 (8th, Grand and Hope Project EIR), Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring Program, and Environmental findings; and report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) relative to Vesting Tentative Tract (VTT) appeals filed by 1) Coalition for Responsible Equitable Economic Development (CREED LA) (Representative: Adams, Broadwell, Joseph & Cardozo, Aidan P. Marshall; 2) Richard Becher, Digital Realty; and 3) Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Lozeau Drury LLP, Marjan Abudo) from the determination of the LACPC in denying the appeal in part and granting the appeal in part, and sustaining the decision of the Advisory Agency dated May 26, 2023; and approving, pursuant to Sections 17.03 and 17.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 74876-CN; for the merger and re-subdivision of three lots into one ground lot and nine airspace lots for residential and commercial condominium purposes, and above and below grade parking, as shown on map stamp-dated February 14, 2022, and a haul route for the export of approximately 89,750 cubic yards of soil, for the properties located at 754 South Hope Street and 609 - 625 West 8th Street, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Stuart Morkun, MFA 8th Grand and Hope LLC\nRepresentative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP\nCase No. VTT-74876-CN-2A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2017-506-EIR; SCH No. 2019050010\nRelated Case Nos. CPC-2017-505-TDR-ZV-SPPA-DD-SPR-1A; ZA-2021-7053-ZAI-1A
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(4)\n23-1098\nCD 4\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1098-S1\nSustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), No. ENV-2021-7013-SCEA-1A, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and Appeals filed by: 1) Erewhon (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP); 2) Studio City Residents Association (Representative: Amy C. Minteer, Carstens, Black & Minteer, LLP); and, 3) UNITE HERE Local 11 (Representative: Jordan Sisson, Law Office of Gideon Krakov), from the determination of the LACPC, in approving a Main Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.1, to permit the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with approximately 13,500 square feet of interior commercial space and approximately 4,000 square feet of exterior commercial space within the proposed mixed-use project; approving a Project Permit Compliance Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C, to permit the proposed project within the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan; and, approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, for a development project creating 50 or more residential dwelling units; the Project site is currently developed with an existing commercial shopping center known as The Shops at Sportsmen's Landing (Site A) and an existing hotel and surface parking lot (Site B), the Project involves the demolition of the existing hotel and surface parking lot on Site B for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new mixed-use residential and commercial development with 520 residential units and approximately 46,000 square feet of commercial space, 78 residential units will be reserved for Very Low Income households, the Project on Site B will be a maximum of 94 feet in height and will provide 1,385 vehicle parking spaces to be shared between Site A and B, no new construction is proposed for Site A, the Project also involves a lot line adjustment for minor boundary adjustments to Site A and Site B, to be reviewed under a separate ministerial process; for the properties located at 12805 – 12835 West Ventura Boulevard; and 4218 – 4230 North Coldwater Canyon Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Midwood Investment & Development\nRepresentative: Brad Rosenheim / Sarah Golden, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc.\nCase No. CPC-2021-7012-DB-MCUP-WDI-SPP-SPR-VHCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-7013-SCEA-1A
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(5)\n23-1098-S1\nCD 4\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1098\nSustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), No. ENV-2021-7013-SCEA-1A, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and Appeals filed by: 1) Erewhon (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP); 2) Studio City Residents Association (Representative: Amy C. Minteer, Carstens, Black & Minteer, LLP); and, 3) UNITE HERE Local 11 (Representative: Jordan Sisson, Law Office of Gideon Krakov), from the LACPC’s determination in approving a SCEA as the environmental clearance for a proposed transit priority project; the Project site is currently developed with an existing commercial shopping center known as The Shops at Sportsmen's Landing (Site A) and an existing hotel and surface parking lot (Site B), the Project involves the demolition of the existing hotel and surface parking lot on Site B for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new mixed-use residential and commercial development with 520 residential units and approximately 46,000 square feet of commercial space, 78 residential units will be reserved for Very Low Income households, the Project on Site B will be a maximum of 94 feet in height and will provide 1,385 vehicle parking spaces to be shared between Site A and B, no new construction is proposed for Site A, the Project also involves a lot line adjustment for minor boundary adjustments to Site A and Site B, to be reviewed under a separate ministerial process; for the properties located at 12805 – 12835 West Ventura Boulevard; and 4218 – 4230 North Coldwater Canyon Avenue.\nApplicant: Midwood Investment & Development\nRepresentative: Brad Rosenheim / Sarah Golden, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc.\nCase No. CPC-2021-7012-DB-MCUP-WDI-SPP-SPR-VHCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-7013-SCEA-1A
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(6)\n23-1264\nCD 2\nContinued from February 20, 2024\nPreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR, State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020060573, certified on August 22, 2023, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164; reports from the Department of City Planning and City Attorney, and draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and Noho Development Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation, relating to real property in the North Hollywood – Valley Village Community Plan area, located at 11163-11347 and 11264-11280 West Chandler Boulevard; 11204 -11270 West Cumpston Street; 5300-5320 North Bakman Avenue; and 5311-5373 and 5356-5430 North Lankershim Boulevard.\nApplicant: Greg Ames, NoHo Development Associates \nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac LLP \nCase No. CPC-2019-7240-DA \nEnvironmental No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR; SCH No. 2020060573\nRelated Case No. CPC-2019-7239-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SN-BL
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(7)\n24-0084\nCD 14\nRelated to Council file No. 24-0084-S1\nPreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2017-470-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2017091054], certified on January 4, 2024, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164; and report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract (VTT) appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan Abubo, Lozeau Drury LLP) from the determination of the LACPC in sustaining the decision by the Deputy Advisory Agency, dated September 1, 2023, and approving VTT Map No. 74745, pursuant to Sections 17.03 and 17.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; for the merger and re-subdivision of a 1.3-acre site into one ground master lot and 12 airspace lots, and a Haul Route for the export of up to 84,300 cubic yards of soil; for the property located at 900 - 926 East 4th Street; 406 - 414 South Colyton Street; and 405 - 423 South Hewitt Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Dilip Bhavani and Surjit Soni, LIG - 900, 910 and 926 East 4th Street, 405-411 South Hewitt Street, LLC\nRepresentative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown\nCase No. VTT-74745-2A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2017-470-EIR; SCH No. 2017091054\nRelated Case: CPC-2017-469-GPA-VZC-HD-MCUP-SPR
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(8)\n24-0084-S1\nCD 14\nRelated to Council file No. 24-0084\nPreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2017-470-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2017091054], certified on January 4, 2024, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and Mayor, Resolution for a General Plan Amendment to the Central City North Community Plan to change the land use designation from Heavy Industrial to Regional Commercial, and draft Ordinance effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from the M3-1-RIO Zone to the (T)(Q)C2-2-RIO Zone; for the construction of an 18-story office building (Office Building) comprised of 8,149 square feet of ground floor restaurant space, 308,527 square feet of office, 16,294 square feet of covered exterior employee common areas and a 3,500 square-foot ground floor courtyard accessible from Colyton Street and Hewitt Street, the project would total 340,770 square feet of floor area, comprised of an existing 7,800 square-foot building (the bow-truss building) and the new 332,970 square-foot Office Building, on a 1.3-acre lot, for a Floor Area Ratio of 6:1, and a building height of 292 feet to the top of the parapet, vehicle parking would be provided within three subterranean levels and four levels of above grade parking, existing on-site improvements consisting of an office building, two storage/garage buildings, and surface parking lots would be demolished to allow for construction of the project; for the properties located at 900 - 926 East 4th Street; 406 - 414 South Colyton Street; and 405-423 South Hewitt Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Dilip Bhavani and Surjit Soni, LIG – 900, 910 and 926 East 4th Street, 405-411 South Hewitt Street, LLC\nRepresentative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown LLP\nCase No. CPC-2017-469-GPA-VZC-HD-MCUP-SPR\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2017-470-EIR; SCH No. 2017091054\nRelated Case No. VTT-74745-2A
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(9)\n24-0420-S8\nCD 4\nApplication No. LA-P-23-404585-PREAPP filed by Green Qween Sherman Oaks LLC. relative to a determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Retail Commercial Cannabis Activity in the Sherman Oaks – Studio City – Toluca Lake – Cahuenga Pass Community Plan Area, Findings, and communication from the Los Angeles Police Department, for the proposed business located at 13711 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, California 91423.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 18, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 17, 2024)
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(1)\nVERBAL DISCUSSION ONLY\nLos Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Quarterly Update.
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(10)\n24-0283\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to a proposed First Amendment to contract DA-5504 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and LAZ Parking California, LLC for operation and management of transportation shuttle services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an additional year, from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, with two four-month renewal options through January 31, 2026, and increase the contract authority by $23 million for a total amount not-to-exceed $57 million; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(11)\n24-0280\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to a proposed Second Amendment to Service Agreement DA-5495 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company to continue providing services, on behalf of LAWA, to airlines operating at common use facilities at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an additional six months from April 21, 2024, through October 20, 2024, with a six-month renewal option through April 20, 2025, and increase the contract authority by $25 million for an amount not-to-exceed $250 million; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(12)\n24-0298\nCD 6, CD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to awarding ten proposed five-year Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC), with two one-year renewal options to (1) Rivers & Christian, Inc., (2) Paul Murdoch Architects, Inc., (3) Jenkins/Gales & Martinez, Inc. DBA JGM, (4) City Design Studio, LLC, (5) Steinberg Hart + AE3 Partners LAWA MATOC Joint Venture, (6) HNTB Corporation, (7) AECOM Technical Services, Inc., (8) RS&H California, Inc., (9) M. Arthur Gensler Jr. and Associates, Inc., and (10) Burns and McDonnell Western Enterprises, Inc., covering planning and design services, on an as-needed basis, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Van Nuys Airport (VNY), and Palmdale (PMD) landholdings for an amount not to exceed $100 million; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to awarding 18 proposed seven-year contracts under a Master Service Agreement to (1) Accenture, LLP, (2) Arup US, Inc., (3) Birdi Systems, Inc., (4) Boston Consulting Group, Inc., (5) Burns & McDonnell Western Enterprises, Inc., (6) Burns Engineering, Inc., (7) Faith Group, LLC, (8) HCL America, Inc., (9) IDM Groups, LLC, (10) KPMG, LLP, (11) M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc., (12) The North Highland Company, LLC, (13) Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., (14) Science Systems and Applications, Inc., (15) SDI Presence, LLC, (16) Slalom, Inc., (17) Wipro, LLC, and (18) World Wide Technology, LLC to provide as-needed Digital Experience and Information Technology Services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY), for an amount not-to-exceed $80 million; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(15)\n24-0303\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 24-10006 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and DB Schenker, Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 101, located at 990 East 233rd Street, Carson, California, 90745, for a term of five years with three five-year renewal options; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(16)\n14-1174-S89\nCD 3\nCRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report relative to appropriating up to $128,391, plus all earned interest in CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds available to Council District 3 from the Reseda/Canoga Park Project Area (Taxable Series 2003-B, 2006-C, 2010-D and Tax-Exempt Series 2003-A and 2010-E) for the Reseda Theater Rehabilitation Project; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 1, Category 1, and Class 31 of the City of Los Angeles and State CEQA Guidelines.
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(17)\n24-0237\nCD 11\nMotion (Rodriguez - Park) relative to requesting the Library Department report with a plan that would allow for the access of banned books at each terminal in the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); and feasibility of relaunching the Read Freely program to ensure the access of banned books all year round to individuals living within the United States.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(This item was also referred to the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee)\nMotion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 2-28-24
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(18)\n14-1174-S94\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker – Hutt) relative to amending the Council action of August 18, 2021 \nregarding the utilization of CRA/LA funding for the Topaz Parking Improvements Project \n(Council file No. 14-1174-S94) to rescind and revert the funds not used by the Topaz project \nto their original source and the use of said funds toward the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding \nSignage and Kiosk Project located in Council District 15.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (McOsker - Hutt) dated 3-08-24
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(19)\n24-0193\nMotion (McOsker — Harris-Dawson) relative to implementing Assembly Bill 594 to investigate allegations of wage theft and other labor violations, bringing civil or criminal enforcement actions where appropriate, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (McOsker - Harris-Dawson) dated 2-21-24
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(2)\nVERBAL DISCUSSION ONLY\nPort of Los Angeles (POLA) Quarterly Update.
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(20)\n24-0207\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker – Padilla) relative to addressing compliance with the Presidential Executive Order of February 21, 2024, procurement of cranes and additional machinery to securely operate out of port terminals, maritime cyber threats, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nAt its meeting held on March 15, 2024, the Government Operations Committee approved this matter. \n(This item was also referred to the Public Safety Committee)\nMotion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 2-23-24
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(21)\n24-0317\nCD 9\nCity Clerk report and Ordinance relative to renewing the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract Business Improvement District (Property Based) for a proposed six-year term, and related matters.
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(22)\n24-0318\nCD 4\nCity Clerk report and Ordinance relative to renewing the Studio City Business Improvement District (Property Based) for a proposed seven-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2031, and related matters.
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(3)\n24-0108\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 23-10235 and proposed Permanent Order No. 23-7352 amending POLA Tariff No. 4, to modify rates and regulations in Section 7, "Free Time, Wharf Demurrage, and Wharf Storage", Items 720 and 780, to modify free time allowed on inbound containerized merchandise and wharf demurrage charges effective October 1, 2023; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(31) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(4)\n24-0111\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 23-10213 and proposed Permanent Order No. 23-7348 amending POLA Tariff No. 4, with a General Rate Increase of 6.2 percent effective September 1, 2023; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(31) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(5)\n24-0112\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 23-10229 and proposed Permanent Order No. 23-7350 amending POLA Tariff No. 4, to revise Section 6, "Passenger Fees", Item 600, to implement a five-year rate schedule with an annual 3 percent rate increase, effective July 1, 2024; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(31) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(6)\n24-0288\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to allowing the BOAC to authorize the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to utilize Alternative Delivery Methods and a Competitive Sealed Proposal Selection process for the LA28 and FIFA26 Readiness Program and related projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(m) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(7)\n24-0286\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to allowing the BOAC to authorize the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to utilize Alternative Delivery Methods and a Competitive Sealed Proposal Selection process for the West Campus Redevelopment Program and related projects at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(m) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(8)\n24-0295\nCD 6, CD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to awarding five-year contracts between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and AAA Oil, Inc. for $3.5 million, and between LAWA and Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. for $3.5 million, for a combined contract authority not-to-exceed $7 million, covering the supply and delivery of renewable diesel and unleaded gasoline fuels at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY); and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
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(9)\n18-0678\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to a proposed Fourth Amendment to Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-9037 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and American Airlines, Inc. to update the premises to allow for use of temporary space and remove the limit on the amount of tenant renovations that LAWA can acquire prior to December 31, 2024 covering space located at Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX); and administrative and categorical exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) and Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.