Los Angeles — 2024-09-10

City Council

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(1) 24­1034 CD 6 MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ for PADILLA ­ HERNANDEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of an 89­unit multifamily affordable housing project known as the Panorama View Apartments (Project) located at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard in Council District (CD) 6. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 2. ADOPT the TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of the 89­unit multifamily housing Project located at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard in CD 6. 2. ADOPT the TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of the 89­unit multifamily housing Project located at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard in CD 6. Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(10) 23­1200­S121 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Laura Raymond to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Laura Raymond to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. (Current Composition: M=5; F=9; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(11) 23­1200­S165 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Joe Gatlin to the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Joe Gatlin to the HAPC for (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 11, 2024) (11) 23­1200­S165 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Joe Gatlin to the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Joe Gatlin to the HAPC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 15. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(12) 24­1200­S35 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Jaime Geaga to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Jaime Geaga to the ELAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. Jaime Geaga will fill the vacancy created by the departure of David Marquez. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 3; Vacant =1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending
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(13) 14­0892 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Victor Sampson to the North Valley Area
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(14) 23­1200­S167 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Corissa Hernandez to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Corissa Hernandez to the BBSC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(15) 16­1119 Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(16) 22­1200­S24 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Stacey Pruitt to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Stacey Pruitt to the SLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 10. (Current Composition: M = 3; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(17) 24­0463 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a non­ monetary donation valued at $26,937 to provide two police service dogs for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division's K­9 Platoon. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non­monetary donation of two police service dogs for the LAPD Metropolitan Division's K­9 Platoon valued at $26,937; and, THANK the donor for its 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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(18) 19­0472­S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund of an overpayment to the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program City receipts. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to issue a $22,281 refund payment from Los Angeles Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 4451 (Emergency Ambulance Services), to the State DHCS, upon receipt of invoices and in accordance with the deadline established by the DHCS, for the refund of its overpayment of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program City receipts. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to prepare and implement technical adjustments 10, 2024 as needed - out the intent of the Motion, to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to issue a $22,281 refund payment from Los Angeles Fire Department Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 4451 (Emergency Ambulance Services), to the State DHCS, upon receipt of invoices and in accordance with the deadline established by the DHCS, for the refund of its overpayment of Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program City receipts. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to prepare and implement technical adjustments as needed to carry out the intent of the Motion, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(19) 23­0829 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the effectiveness of the County of Los Angeles’ (County) collection of the Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) and Measure ULA receipts. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance report dated August 8, 2024, relative to the effectiveness of the County’s collection of the DTT and Measure ULA receipts, inasmuch the report was for information only. 2. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to report to Council on: a. The process and options to revisit the City’s DTT valuation adjustment. b. An analysis to determine if it is worthwhile to negotiate with the County for a software upgrade to alleviate staff workload on processing and separating DTT and Measure ULA receipts, or if the work can be done utilizing a third­party. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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(2) 14­0855­S3 CD 13 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to modifications to the Hollywood Entertainment District Property and Business Improvement District (BID) Management District Plan. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated August 6, 2024, to modify the Hollywood Entertainment District BID’s Management District Plan. 2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a public hearing before the Council to consider modification of the Hollywood Entertainment District BID’s Management District Plan. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare and present an Ordinance authorizing modification of the Hollywood Entertainment District BID’s Management District Plan for Council consideration during the required public hearing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that funding for the 16 private­owned properties located within the alley overlay of the BID are to be paid from the additional assessment on the alley front footage. The additional assessment will be included with the allocation of the 2025 BID Total Budget.
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(20) 22­1313 CD 7 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Pilot Recreational Vehicle (RV)­to­Home program in Council District Seven, and a Comprehensive Citywide Strategy for People Experiencing Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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(21) 24­0964 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) relative to authorizing an amendment and/or the City's loan agreement with 5169 Hollywood Boulevard Limited Partnership for the Kingswood Apartments located at 5169 West Hollywood Boulevard in Council District 13. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to amend the City’s loan agreement or amend and restate the loan agreement or other format to be approved by the City Attorney to memorialize the changes to the City’s existing loan agreement with 5169 Hollywood Boulevard Limited Partnership for the Kingswood Apartments located at 5169 West Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90027 with the following: a. Extend Loan Maturity to co­terminate with the State of California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) Portfolio Reinvestment Program (PRP) loan documents, which will be in the year 2079 extending City loan maturity by 56 years. b. Extend Loan Affordability to co­terminate with the HCD PRP loan documents, which will be in the year 2079, extending affordability by 16 years. c. -Amend interest 2024to- 3 percent simple interest California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) Portfolio Reinvestment Program (PRP) loan documents, which will be in the year 2079 extending City loan maturity by 56 years. b. Extend Loan Affordability to co­terminate with the HCD PRP loan documents, which will be in the year 2079, extending affordability by 16 years. c. Amend interest rate to 3 percent simple interest (from 8.44 percent compounding interest) to reduce the amount of accruing interest and to bring the project to LAHD’s current residual receipt loan terms. d. Amend residual receipt definition in regards to Related Third Party Transaction fee to no more than the current rate and increase factor based on the LAHD Portfolio Management’s Guidelines. e. Amend the definition of Operating Expenses to allow for a supportive service reserve deposit for non­supportive housing units should the project provide supportive services in the future based on the LAHD Portfolio Management’s Guidelines. f. Amend other loan terms in the loan amendments to be consistent with current loan agreement terms as deemed appropriate by the City Attorney. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare all necessary documents, including but not limited to Loan Amendment, Loan Amendment Exhibits including but not limited to Amendment to Regulatory Agreement, Covenant Terminations, Subordination Agreements, and other documents as necessary to reflect new loan terms. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
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(22) Tuesday CD 6 MOTION (PADILLA ­ KREKORIAN) relative to the issuance of a Right of
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(23) 14­1174­S26 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ DE LEON) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 18, 2023, regarding utilizing CRA/LA Excess Non­ Housing Bond Proceeds for the Graffiti Abatement Project within the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area in Council District Three (CD 3), Council file No. (CF) 14­1174­S26. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of April 18, 2023, relative to amending the prior Council action of September 25, 2019 regarding utilizing CRA/LA Excess Non­Housing Bond Proceeds for the Graffiti Abatement Project within the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area in CD 3 (CF 14­1174­S26), to authorize the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to amend contracting documents as required with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (Contract No. C­124637), to extend the term of the Contract to effectuate the Project no later than December 31 , 2024.
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(24) 18­0269­S9 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to the acceptance of the seventh annual public benefits payment from Lightstone DTLA, LLC for the purpose of addressing blight removal, facade improvements, street cleaning, graffiti removal, etc., within Council District (CD) 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (Contract No. C­124637), to extend the term of the Contract to effectuate the Project no later than December 31 , 2024. (24) 18­0269­S9 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to the acceptance of the seventh annual public benefits payment from Lightstone DTLA, LLC for the purpose of addressing blight removal, facade improvements, street cleaning, graffiti removal, etc., within Council District (CD) 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ACCEPT the sum of $100,000 paid by Downtown Live, LLC and Marriott International, Inc., for Lightstone DTLA, LLC, the developer of a project located at 1240­1260 South Figueroa Street and 601 West Pico Boulevard (Planning Case No. ENV­2016­2594­EIR) and Development Agreement dated August 13, 2018 (Contract No. C­ 131790) approved by Ordinance No. 185667, and cause this sum to be deposited into the CD 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 57L/14, for the purpose of addressing blight removal, facade improvements, street cleaning, graffiti removal, etc., within CD 14. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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(25) 20­0010­S11 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ ­ LEE) relative to reinstating a reward offer for an additional period of six months for the unsolved murder of Davon Pledger. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Davon Pledger (Council action of July 7, 2020, Council file No. 20​­0010​­S11) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk; and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
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(26) 24­0010­S2 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ ­ LEE) relative to reinstating a reward offer for an additional period of six months for the unsolved murder of Francisco Garcia. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance. (26) 24­0010­S2 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ ­ LEE) relative to reinstating a reward offer for an additional period of six months for the unsolved murder of Francisco Garcia. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Francisco Garcia (Council action of February 22, 2024, Council file No. 24­​0010​­S2) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk; and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.
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(27) 23­0011­S4 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN ­ PARK) relative to amending the prior Council action of August 29, 2023, Council file No. (CF) 23­0011­S4, regarding funding for improvements to the Lankershim Plaza Alley in Council District (CD) 2. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the prior Council action of August 29, 2023 relative to funding for improvements to the Lankershim Plaza Alley in CD 2 (CF 23­0011­S4), to transfer $21,380 from the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Department of General Services, Fund No. 100/40, as follows, for improvements to the Lankershim Plaza Alley in CD 2: 1. Appropriation Unit 001014, Salaries Construction ­ $18,690 2. Appropriation Unit 003180, Construction Materials ­ $2,690
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(28) 24­1030 MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ ­ RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 13’s special commemoration and celebration of Mexican Independence on September 15, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the General City Purpose Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000832, to the General - September 10,Account 2024 - No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for21 connection with Council District 13’s special commemoration and in connection with Council District 13’s special commemoration and celebration of Mexican Independence on September 15, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the General City Purpose Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000832, to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with Council District 13’s special commemoration and celebration of Mexican Independence on September 15, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.
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(29) 24­1006 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS relative to Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47525 between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Kiewit Infrastructure West Company for Progressive Design­Build Services for the San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation Project, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE Board Resolution No. 025­032, attached to the Council file, which approves Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47525 between the LADWP and Kiewit Infrastructure West Company for Progressive Design­ Build Services for the San Fernando Groundwater Basin Remediation Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the approval of the proposed amendment to Agreement No. 47525 between the LADWP and Kiewit Infrastructure West Company for progressive design­build services for the San Fernando Groundwater Basin will have no impact on the General Fund. The Agreement will be extended for one additional year, for a total of six years. The total maximum contract amount of $495 million remains unchanged and is budgeted within the LADWP Water Revenue Fund for this purpose. The recommended action complies with LADWP’s adopted Financial Policies.
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(3) 23­0600­S9 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 64.00 and 64.30 of Article 4, Chapter VI, and Section 64.41.03 of Article 4.1, Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to amend the Quality private­owned properties located within the alley overlay of the BID are to be paid from the additional assessment on the alley front footage. The additional assessment will be included with the allocation of the 2025 BID Total Budget.
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(30) 24­1028 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 74077 located at 1051­1057 1/2 South Corning Street, southerly of Olympic Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 74077, located at 1051­1057 1/2 South Corning Street, southerly of Olympic Boulevard and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C­146107) Owner: Marmar Corning, LLC; Surveyor: Cesar Bregaudit Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(31) 24­0938 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS relative to approving a lease for a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Customer Service Center located at 1931 North Gaffey Street, Units F and G, San Pedro, California 90731, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE Board Resolution No. 025­014, attached to the Council file, which approves a lease for a LADWP Customer Service Center located at 1931 North Gaffey Street, Units F and G, San Pedro, California 90731, LADWP File No. J­102071. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports - September proposed 2024 - commercial lease agreement LADWP’s anticipated new Customer Service Center to be located at Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE Board Resolution No. 025­014, attached to the Council file, which approves a lease for a LADWP Customer Service Center located at 1931 North Gaffey Street, Units F and G, San Pedro, California 90731, LADWP File No. J­102071. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the approval of the proposed commercial lease agreement for the LADWP’s anticipated new Customer Service Center to be located at 1931 North Gaffey Street, Units F and G, San Pedro, California 90731, will not have an impact on the General Fund. The total estimated cost is $3,228,777.78 over the term of the lease agreement and will be funded from LADWP’s Water Revenue Fund and/or Power Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the CAO report comply with LADWP’s adopted Financial Policies.
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(32) 24­0939 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to the First Amendment to a Commercial Lease Agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and REDS Holding and Development Inc. for the LADWP Harbor Field Office located at 796 West 9th Street, San Pedro, California 90731. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE Board Resolution 025­016, which approves the First Amendment to a Commercial Lease Agreement with REDS Holding and Development Inc. for the LADWP Harbor Field Office located at 796 West 9th Street, San Pedro, California 90731 ­ LADWP File No. J­ 102071. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the approval of the proposed Amendment to the commercial lease agreement (LADWP File No. J­102459) with REDS Holding and Development, Inc. for LADWP’s continued use of office space in the Harbor area will not have an impact on the General Fund. The base rent of $4,250 per month or $51,000 for the first year, and total estimated cost of $584,657.76, 10, 2024 will be funded - the LADWP Water Revenue Fund and/or Power Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the CAO report West 9th Street, San Pedro, California 90731 ­ LADWP File No. J­ 102071. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the approval of the proposed Amendment to the commercial lease agreement (LADWP File No. J­102459) with REDS Holding and Development, Inc. for LADWP’s continued use of office space in the Harbor area will not have an impact on the General Fund. The base rent of $4,250 per month or $51,000 for the first year, and total estimated cost of $584,657.76, will be funded from the LADWP Water Revenue Fund and/or Power Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the CAO report comply with LADWP’s adopted Financial Policies.
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(33) 24­1000 CD 14 CONSIDERATION OF THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024­25 State of Good Repair (SGR) Program grant application and award to purchase and install electrical charging infrastructure at the City­owned bus yard, located at 1910­1950 East Washington Boulevard (Washington Bus Yard). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager or Chief of Transit Programs, LADOT, to: a. Apply for and accept funds in the amount of $795,826 for the SGR Program, on behalf of the City, for bus electrification at the Washington Bus Yard. b. Execute any necessary funding and contractual documents for accepting SGR funds, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the LADOT report dated August 26, 2024, as required by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), authorizing the execution of the certifications 10, assurances for the SGR Program Electrification of LADOT Bus Maintenance Facility (SGR Project ID SGR Program, on behalf of the City, for bus electrification at the Washington Bus Yard. b. Execute any necessary funding and contractual documents for accepting SGR funds, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the LADOT report dated August 26, 2024, as required by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), authorizing the execution of the certifications and assurances for the SGR Program project – Electrification of LADOT Bus Maintenance Facility (SGR Project ID 2019­5006­003). Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund because the grant does not require a local match. The LADOT will rely on Proposition A Account 94RA20 and 94SA20 Facility Upgrades for Electrification for front funds to be reimbursed by the FY 2024­25 SGR funds.
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(34) 23­1200­S153 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Steven Welliver to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Steven Welliver to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District Five. (Current Composition: F=1; M=3; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Review: Not applicable
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(35) 23­0465 CDs 1, 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) relative to grant funds from the Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program for 2023 (REAP 2.0) Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) for Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice (CEEEJ), for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project and the Linking Warner Center as an Active Transportation Hub to Jobs and Housing Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to accept grant funds in an amount up to $500,000 from the REAP 2.0 SCP Call for Applications for CEEEJ. 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to accept grant funds in an amount up to $499,701 from the REAP 2.0 SCP Call for Applications for CEEEJ. 3. APPROVE the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles and the Southern California Association of Governments, attached to the Council file, as substantially presented and subject to review by the City Attorney as to form, for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park Project and the Linking Warner Center as an Active Transportation Hub to Jobs and Housing Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there are no local match requirements and approval of the report recommendations will not have a General Fund impact, and that existing LADOT staff will review the consultant’s work as needed.
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(36) 24­1056 CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2022­7448 located at 5746 North Tampa Avenue and 19244­19246 West Hatteras Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2022­7448, located at 5746 North Tampa Avenue and 19244­19246 West Hatteras Street. Owner: Arnoldo Gutierrez; Surveyor: Raymundo Lombera Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(37) 24­0886 The City 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 Cecilia Cleveland v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV33771. (This is a police employment case against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(38) 24­0833 (37) 24­0886 The City 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 Cecilia Cleveland v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV33771. (This is a police employment case against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024) (38) 24­0833 The City 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 Daniel Davoudi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV45341. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on December 27, 2020, on the sidewalk in front of 2012 Bagley Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(39) 24­0834 The City 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 Barbara Stewart v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV02020. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on February 1, 2023, at 838 South Barrington Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(4) 24­0850 CD 15 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to increase rated tariff items based on the West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
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(40) 24­0835 The City 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 Chellie Schou v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV38110. (This matter arises from a tree related incident on May 16, 2019, near 14709 Sutton Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(41) 24­0836 The City 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 Behzad Simon Yousefzadeh v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41848. (This matter arises from Plaintiff tripping and falling on a broken portion of the sidewalk / curb near 21926 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session 10, 2024 in Closed Session on August 28, 2024) (41) 24­0836 The City 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 Behzad Simon Yousefzadeh v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41848. (This matter arises from Plaintiff tripping and falling on a broken portion of the sidewalk / curb near 21926 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(42) 24­0837 The City 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 Linda Daneshrad v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02842. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on February 1, 2022, where the Plaintiff fell on a broken curb located at 1281 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(43) 24­0838 The City 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 Ines Chavez v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV19610. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on December 4, 2020, near East 46th Street and South Avalon Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(44) 24­0839 The City 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 Jacqueline Benites v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV30442. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on September 16, 2021, on the sidewalk abutting 915 East 87th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(45) 24­0840 The City 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 Bach N. Dieu v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV06164. (This matter arises from a - September of Street collision 30 Services vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Avenue 20 in Los Angeles.) sidewalk abutting 915 East 87th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024) (45) 24­0840 The City 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 Bach N. Dieu v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV06164. (This matter arises from a February 25, 2020 traffic collision involving a Bureau of Street Services vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Avenue 20 in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(46) 24­0841 The City 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 Elizabeth Cabrales v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV08755. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 6, 2019, at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and 67th Street.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(47) 24­0842 The City 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 Esmeralda Camacho, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV15115. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision which occurred on May 17, 2019, at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and East 50th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024)
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(48) 24­0843 The City 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 Angel F. Igartua Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15196. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 17, 2021, near West 11th Street and Blaine Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024) Adjourning Motions the case entitled Angel F. Igartua Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15196. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 17, 2021, near West 11th Street and Blaine Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES ­ If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 ­ If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00­0000).
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(5) 12­1050 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Lucelia Hooper to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Lucelia Hooper to the HACLA Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 15. (Current Composition: F=4; M=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable reappointment of Lucelia Hooper to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Lucelia Hooper to the HACLA Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 15. (Current Composition: F=4; M=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable
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(6) 21­1200­S16 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Andrew Chang to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Andrew Chang to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 11. (Current Composition: F=2; M=5) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable
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(7) 23­1200­S18 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Debbie Chen to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Debbie Chen to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. (Current 10, 2024 M=5; (7) 23­1200­S18 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Debbie Chen to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Debbie Chen to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. (Current Composition: M=5; F=9; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(8) 23­1200­S25 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Jacob Lipa to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Jacob Lipa to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current Composition: M=5; F=9; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
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(9) 23­1200­S27 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Deepika Sharma to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Deepika Sharma to the - September Committee 10, 2024 - ending9June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in (9) 23­1200­S27 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Deepika Sharma to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Deepika Sharma to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current Composition: M=5; F=9; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

LA County Board

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1. 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 Lindsey P. Horvath\nHilda Cohen+, Assessment Appeals Board; also waive limitation of\nlength of service requirement pursuant to County Code Section\n3.100.030A\nKhushnuma Cooper+, and Roman James+, Commission for Children\nand Families\nYvonne Chan+, Commission for Public Social Services\nYi Ding+, Commission for Women\nCharles Robbins+, Commission on Alcohol and Other Drugs\nKaren M. Martin+, Fish and Wildlife Commission\nBetty Nordwind, Gender Responsive Advisory Committee\nDanitz Pantoja, Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect\nRosemary G. Dagit+, Los Angeles County Beach Commission: also\nwaive limitation of length of service requirement pursuant to\nCounty Code Section 2.116.250B\nMadelyn Glickfeld+, Los Angeles County Beach Commission\nLouise E. Smith+ and Héctor Manuel Ramírez+, Los Angeles County\nCommission on Disabilities\nAlyssa Carrillo, Los Angeles County Youth Climate Commission\nKristy June Madden+, Personal Assistance Services Council\nEric J. Miller+, Sybil Brand Commission for Institutional Inspections\nSupervisor Janice Hahn\nAurelia Palhinha, Artesia Cemetery District\nEllen Kathleen McWatters+ and Geraldine Wong-Kleinpell+,\nAssessment Appeals Board; also waive limitation of length of\nservice requirement pursuant to County Code Section 3.100.030A\nBrian E. Heyman+, Downey Cemetery District\nRonaldo Villeda, Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council\nVilma Cuellar Stallings, Library Commission\nJoanne Ortiz, Parks and Recreation Commission\nCandice Dickens-Russell, Watershed Area Steering Committee\nCommunity - Lower Los Angeles River\nElizabeth Sala, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community -\nSouth Santa Monica Bay\nSupervisor Kathryn Barger\nJill Sohm, Watershed Area Steering Committee Community - Upper\nLos Angeles River\nChair, Child Care Planning Committee\nAndrea Fernandez, Policy Roundtable for Child Care and\nDevelopment\nCommission on HIV\nTerrance Jones, Commission on HIV\nRental Housing Oversight Commission\nJarryd Gonzales, Rental Housing Oversight Commission\nSheriff Civilian Oversight Commission\nArthur Calloway II, appointed by Board of Supervisors (24-0106)
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10. Addressing an Environmental Injustice: A Letter to Advocate for\nDesignating Exide and Impacted Neighborhoods as a Superfund Site\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Instruct the\nChief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and\nIntergovernmental Relations Branch, to collaborate with County Counsel\nand with the Director of Public Health, to send a five-signature letter to the\nUnited States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the EPA to\naccept Exide into the National Priority List and recognize the site, along with\nthe surrounding impacted community, as a Superfund site. (24-3769)
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100. Burbank Unified School District Election\nRequest from the Burbank Unified School District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member and Bond\nMeasure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to\nbe held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3514)
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101. City of Claremont Election\nRequest from the City of Claremont: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3523)
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102. City of Inglewood Election\nRequest from the City of Inglewood: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3524)
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103. La Cañada Unified School District Election\nRequest from the La Cañada Unified School District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and\nconsolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5,\n2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS. (24-3515)
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104. Las Virgenes Unified School District Election\nRequest from the Las Virgenes Unified School District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member Election and\nconsolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5,\n2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS. (24-3516)
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105. City of Lawndale Election\nRequest from the City of Lawndale: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3531)
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106. City of Manhattan Beach Election\nRequest from the City of Manhattan Beach: Render specified services\nrelating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this\nelection with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3526)
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107. City of Monterey Park Election\nRequest from the City of Monterey Park: Render specified services relating\nto the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the\nStatewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS. (24-3517)
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108. City of Norwalk Election\nRequest from the City of Norwalk: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS. (24-3518)
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109. City of Palmdale Election\nRequest from the City of Palmdale: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with\nthe Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3527)
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11. Proclaiming “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Proclaim September\n15 through October 15, 2024, as “Hispanic Heritage Month” throughout Los\nAngeles County, and acknowledge Cris Abrego, Assemblymember Miguel\nSantiago, Corinne Sanchez, Diego Rodriguez, Jose Miguel Ruiz, Josephine\nRamirez, Helen Torres, Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Richard Zaldivar, Roel\nGarcia, Sergio Rascón, and David Green for their selfless contributions;\ndirect the Chief Executive Officer, through the Countywide Communications\nOffice, along with all County Department Heads, and request the Sheriff,\nDistrict Attorney, Assessor, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Los\nAngeles County Office of Education, to work with LA Plaza de Cultura y\nArtes, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Music Center, the\nDirectors of Parks and Recreation and Arts and Culture, the County\nLibrarian, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation\nAuthority, in promoting their Hispanic Heritage Month related events,\nprograms and resources, including on respective websites and social media\nplatforms; and take the following actions;\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer to work with the Director of\nPersonnel and other Department Heads to identify $100,000 in\nongoing funding of existing resources for the East LA Mexican\nIndependence Day Parade in 2025, so that a County exhibition\nshowcasing career opportunities and social services can be\npresented similar to the financial support previously provided for the\nTaste of Soul Family Festival;\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to prepare, execute and, if\nnecessary, amend and/or terminate any necessary documents or\nagreements with the event sponsors for the above purposes; and\nWaive parking fees, excluding the cost of liability insurance, as\nfollows:\n$750 in parking fees for 150 vehicles, in Lot 45, for community\nmembers attending the First District’s Hispanic Heritage Month\nReception on September 13, 2024; and\n$4,000 in parking fees for 400 vehicles in Lot 10, and $5,000 in\nparking fees for 500 vehicles in Lot 16, for community\nmembers attending El Grito: Annual Celebration of Mexican\nIndependence Day on September 15, 2024. (24-3782)
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110. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Election\nRequest from the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District: Render\nspecified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member\nand Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General\nElection, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3519)
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111. Pasadena Unified School District Election\nRequest from the Pasadena Unified School District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member and Bond\nMeasure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to\nbe held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/ COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3520)
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112. City of Pomona Election\nRequest from the City of Pomona: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with\nthe Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3532)
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113. San Gabriel Unified School District Election\nRequest from the San Gabriel Unified School District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and\nconsolidate this election with the Statewide General Election, to be held\nNovember 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3534)
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114. City of San Marino Election\nRequest from the City of San Marino: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3533)
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115. City of Santa Clarita Election\nRequest from the City of Santa Clarita: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3529)
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116. Santa Clarita Community College District Election\nRequest from the Santa Clarita Community College District: Render\nspecified services relating to the conduct of a Governing Board Member\nElection and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held\nNovember 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE\nREGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS. (24-3694)
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117. City of South Gate Election\nRequest from the City of South Gate: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY\nCLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3535)
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118. El Camino Community College District Levying of Taxes\nRequest from the El Camino Community College District (District): Adopt a\nresolution authorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to\npay the principal of, and interest on, the District’s Election of 2012 General\nObligation Bonds, Series 2024E (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount\nnot to exceed $50,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the\n2024-25 tax roll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the\nrequirements of the debt service schedule for the Bonds that will be\nprovided to the Auditor-Controller by the District following the sale of the\nBonds. ADOPT (24-3667)
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119. Garvey School District Levying of Taxes\nRequest from the Garvey School District (District): Adopt a resolution\nauthorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the\nprincipal of, and interest on, the District’s General Obligation Bonds,\nElection of 2024, Series A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to\nexceed $15,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the\n2024-25 tax roll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the\nrequirements of the debt service schedule for the Bonds that will be\nprovided to the Auditor-Controller by the District following the sale of the\nBonds. ADOPT (24-3676)
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12. Koreatown Youth & Community Center’s 23rd Annual Benefit Concert\nFee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Waive $2,750 in\nparking fees for up to 250 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance,\nat the Walt Disney Concert Hall, for attendees of the Koreatown Youth &\nCommunity Center’s 23rd Annual Benefit Concert, to be held on September\n12, 2024. (24-3772)
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120. Pomona Unified School District Levying of Taxes\nRequest from the Pomona Unified School District (District): Adopt a\nresolution authorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to\npay the principal of, and interest on, the District’s 2024 Refunding General\nObligation Bonds (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed\n$33,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 tax\nroll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirements of\nthe debt service schedule for the Bonds that will be provided to the\nAuditor-Controller by the District following the sale of the Bonds. ADOPT\n(24-3672)\nMiscellaneous Additions
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121. Additions to the agenda which were posted more than 72 hours in advance\nof the meeting, as indicated on the supplemental agenda. (12-9995)
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122. Items not on the posted agenda, to be presented and (if requested) referred\nto staff or placed on the agenda for action at a future meeting of the Board,\nor matters 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)\n(12-9996)
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123. Recommendations by individual Supervisors to establish, extend or\notherwise modify cash rewards for information concerning crimes,\nconsistent with the Los Angeles County Code. (12-9997)\nII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 124 - 125
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124. County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration,\nto increase the time during which a County official is prohibited from\nlobbying the County from one year to two years after leaving County\nservice. (County Counsel) INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING, AND PLACE\nON AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (24-3639)
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125. County Code, Title 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by\ndeleting three employee classifications; and adding, deleting, and/or\nchanging certain employee classifications and number of ordinance\npositions in the Departments of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and\nMeasures, Arts and Culture, Auditor-Controller, Board of Supervisors, Chief\nExecutive Office, Child Support Services, Children and Family Services,\nConsumer and Business Affairs, District Attorney, Fire, Health Services,\nHuman Resources, Internal Services, Justice, Care and Opportunities, LA\nCounty Library, Mental Health, Parks and Recreation, Probation, Public\nDefender, Public Health, Public Social Services, Public Works, Regional\nPlanning, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer and Tax\nCollector, and Youth Development. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND\nPLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 41)\n(24-3624)\nIII. SEPARATE MATTERS 126 - 128
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126. Employ a Retired County Employee on a Temporary Basis\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Personnel to immediately\nreemploy Leslie Foxvog as a 120-day temporary employee upon Board\napproval, to assist the Department of Human Resources with the\nimplementation of the Department Finance Manager Academy, and grant\nan exception to the 180-day waiting period required under the California\nPublic Employee’s Pension Reform Act of 2013 and under Government\nCode Section 7522.56, as Ms. Foxvog has a strong knowledge of specific\nprojects whereby her expertise is highly valued, necessary, and critically\nneeded to transition or bring projects to closure; and approve the request to\nallow Mrs. Foxvog to return at a rate and classification commensurate with\nher assignment for up to 960 total hours of work in a fiscal year.\n(Department of Human Resources) APPROVE (24-3528)
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127. Employ a Retired County Employee on a Temporary Basis\nRecommendation: Grant an exception to the 180-day waiting period\nrequired under the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act of\n2013, and reemploy retired County employee, Mark Martinez, on a 120-day,\npart-time, temporary assignment as a Senior Information Technology\nSpecialist, Internal Services Department (ISD), within ISD’s Purchasing and\nContract Service, as Mr. Martinez is highly skilled and the services he will\nbe providing are critical; and approve ISD’s request for Mr. Martinez to\nreceive compensation at the rate of $100.34 per hour, for up to 960 work\nhours within a fiscal year, upon the Board’s approval of his temporary\nreemployment to Senior Information Technology Specialist, ISD. (Internal\nServices Department) APPROVE (24-3696)
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128. Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Bonds\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of\nthe Los Angeles Unified School District General Obligation Bonds, Series\nQRR (2024) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed\n$1,100,000,000 to finance authorized projects under the applicable ballot\nmeasures. (Treasurer and Tax Collector) ADOPT (24-3671)\nIV. SPECIAL DISTRICT AGENDAS\nAGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS\nOF SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 27\nAND THE NEWHALL RANCH SANITATION DISTRICT\nOF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024\n9:30 A.M.\nSD-1. County Sanitation District No. 27 and Newhall Ranch Sanitation\nDistrict Recommendations and Approval of Minutes\n1. Recommendation: Approve minutes of the regular meeting held June 4,\n2024 (both Districts), minutes of the adjourned regular meeting held June\n11, 2024 (Newhall Ranch Sanitation District (NRSD)) (5), and minutes of\nthe special meeting held June 25, 2024 (NRSD); and\n2. Recommendation: Approve April, May, and June 2024 Expenses in total\namounts of $32,954 (District No. 27) (3) and $1,420,166 (NRSD) (5).\n(24-3593)\nAGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF\nTHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY\nOF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024\n9:30 A.M.
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13. Proclaiming September 9 through 13, 2024, as “Disability Voting\nRights Week” in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Proclaim the week\nof September 9 through 13, 2024, as “Disability Voting Rights Week” in Los\nAngeles County; and instruct the Director of Aging and Disabilities to\npartner with the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk on outreach efforts to\nbring awareness to voting accessibility including, but not limited to, Text\nTyper TDD for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Audio Sample Ballot CD's,\nand New Accessible Voting Experience Vote Centers, The Voting Solutions\nfor All People model, and Voter Accessibility Resources. (24-3747)
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130. Recommendation by individual Supervisors that the Board adjourn the\nmeeting in memory of deceased persons and/or commemoration of\nceremonial occasions. (12-9999)\nVII. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS FOR FURTHER\nDISCUSSION AND ACTION BY THE BOARD
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14. 47th Annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive\nthe $4,950 gross receipts fee, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for\nthe 47th Annual Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race, held August 25, 2024.\n(24-3732)
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15. Phoenix House California 5K Walk for Overdose Awareness Fee\nWaiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive\nthe permit fee of $250, the $13 per vehicle parking fee for 275 vehicles,\ntotaling $3,575, and $412.50 in gross receipts fees, excluding the cost of\nliability insurance, at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, for the\nPhoenix House California “5K Walk for Overdose Awareness,” held\nSeptember 7, 2024. (24-3735)
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16. 6th Annual Redondo Beach “Swim the Avenues” Event Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Retroactively waive\nthe $5,000 gross receipts fee, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at\nRedondo Beach, for the 6th Annual Redondo Beach “Swim the Avenues”\nevent, held September 8, 2024. (24-3733)
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17. PS I Love You Foundation’s 23rd Annual “Day at the Beach\nCommunity Celebration” Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Waive $5,000 in\ngross receipts fees, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at Manhattan\nBeach, for the PS I Love You Foundation’s 23rd Annual “Day at the Beach\nCommunity Celebration” event, to be held September 14, 2024. (24-3731)
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18. Sharsheret’s Third Annual West Coast Dash Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Waive the $3,497\ngross receipts fee, $78 in parking fees for six vehicles on September 14,\n2024, $1,300 in parking fees for 100 vehicles on September 15, 2024, and\nreduce the beach use permit fee to $125, excluding the cost of liability\ninsurance, at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, for Sharsheret’s\nThird Annual West Coast Dash 5K/10K Family Fun Race and Event\nFestival, to be held on September 15, 2024. (24-3734)
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19. Support for Proposition 3: Constitutional Right to Marriage\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Take an\nofficial position to support Proposition 3, which would amend the State\nConstitution by repealing language stating that marriage is only between a\nman and a woman, and would provide that the right to marry is a\nfundamental right regardless of gender or race/ethnicity. (24-3749)
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2. Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Deputy\nJuan Escalante\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Solis: Extend\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\n2, 2008, at approximately 5:40 a.m. (08-1905)
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20. Support for Proposition 4: Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention,\nDrought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Take an official\nposition to support Proposition 4, the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire\nPrevention, Drought Preparedness and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 .\n(24-3766)
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21. Proclaim October 2024 as “Head Start Awareness Month” in Los Angeles\nCounty\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Declare October\n2024 as “Head Start Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County;\nand invite families of young children and expectant families to find their\nnearest Head Start center via the Head Start Agencies Referral System at\nprekkid.org or appcenter.gis.lacounty.gov/HARS/ or by calling (877)\nPRE-K-KID to apply. (24-3763)
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22. Recognizing “Sustainable Transportation Month” and “Clean Air Day”\nin the County of Los Angeles\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Recognize October\n2, 2024 as “Clean Air Day” and encourage County employees and the\npublic to take the Clean Air Pledge to improve the environment at\ncleanairday.org/pledge; recognize “Sustainable Transportation Month” by\npromoting rideshare awareness at the 2024 Annual Civic Center Clean\nAir/Sustainable Transportation Fair to be held October 8, 2024 from 10:00\na.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grand Park; direct County Department Heads to\ndisseminate information to all County employees regarding the Clean Air\nDay and Sustainable Transportation Month, and encourage them to take\nthe Clean Air Pledge; encourage County employees and the public to\nattend the Civic Center Clean Air/Sustainable Transportation Fair to learn\nabout the various sustainable transportation options available in the County\nthat help improve public health outcomes and the environment; encourage\nCounty employees and the public to participate in the annual Virtual Clean\nAir/Sustainable Transportation Fair from October 1 through October 31,\n2024, at Rideshare.lacounty.gov; encourage all County employees to “Take\nPride, Share the Ride” by making sustainable transportation choices at\nleast one day a week; and recognize and thank all the County’s Employee\nTransportation Coordinators who work hard to promote sustainable\ntransportation choices and keep the County in compliance with the South\nCoast Air Quality Management District Rule 2202. (24-3767)
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23. Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Los Angeles County\nWater Systems Update\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of\nPublic Health to move forward with the implementation of the referenced\nrecommendations, as directed below, within 120 days; and explore and\nreport back to the Board in writing in 120 days on ways State regulations\ncan reduce local exposures:\nDisseminate educational materials on Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl\nsubstances (PFAS) health effects and sources of PFAS exposure,\nincluding, for example, furniture, carpet, clothing, cookware, plastics,\nimported goods, and other common household products;\nPromote the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Public\nPFAS Analytic Tools (https://echo.epa.gov/trends/pfas-tools), an\napplication that integrates data on PFAS reporting, testing, and\noccurrences in communities; and\nCollaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative\nAffairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to advocate with the\nState to provide health advisories to water systems about PFAS\nMaximum Contaminant Levels, negative human health risks\nassociated with PFAS, encourage water systems to initiate voluntary\ntesting and information, and refer water systems to funding sources\nto assist with PFAS monitoring. (24-3765)
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24. Southeast Gateway Line Corridor Cities Committee\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Approve the County\njoining the Gateway Cities Council of Governments’ Southeast Gateway\nLine Corridor Cities Committee as a participating member; authorize the\nChief Executive Officer to pay the first year’s membership dues of $10,000,\npay future years’ annual membership dues, as agreed to by the\nCoordinating Cities Committee (CCC), every year thereafter until the\nCorridor Cities Committee concludes or if the County terminates its\nmembership in the Committee, and terminate the County’s membership,\ncontingent upon prior notice to the Board, including justification for the\nintended termination; instruct the Chair to designate a Director and one or\nmore alternate Directors to the CCC as the County representative(s); and\nfind that the recommended actions are not a project pursuant to the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (24-3742)
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25. Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of Murder Victim Robert\nGarcia\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Extend the $10,000\nreward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and\nconviction of the person or persons responsible for the unlawful killing of\n22-year-old Robert Garcia, who was fatally shot on the 13500 block of\nNorwalk Boulevard in the City of Norwalk on June 28, 2012, at\napproximately 11:54 p.m. (18-2161)
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26. Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of Murder Victims\nCesar Rodriguez and Larry Villegas\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Reestablish the\n$25,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the\napprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the\nheinous murders of 19-year-old Cesar Rodriguez and 24-year-old Larry\nVillegas, who were fatally shot while standing in a driveway of a residence\nlocated at 11819 Painter Avenue in the unincorporated area of Whittier on\nAugust 28, 2011. (18-4772)
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27. Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Eric\nGregory Brown III\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Reestablish the\n$10,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the\napprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the\nmurder of 12-year-old Eric Gregory Brown III, who was fatally shot while\nwalking on the sidewalk with friends near the 2200 block of Lewis Avenue in\nLong Beach on May 9, 2023, at approximately 11:32 p.m. (23-2103)
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28. Proclaiming September as “National Suicide Prevention Awareness\nMonth” in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim September\n2024 as “National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month” throughout Los\nAngeles County, to increase awareness of suicide prevention in order to\nhelp reduce the number of suicide deaths in the County; proclaim\nSeptember 8, 2024 as “988 Day;” and instruct the Directors of Mental\nHealth and Public Health to promote awareness of suicide prevention\nresources including 988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Line,\nTeen Line, and California Department of Public Health’s Never a Bother\nCampaign, identify opportunities to support and coordinate ongoing suicide\nprevention activities for adults and youth, and improve the collection and\nsharing of suicide and suicide attempt data, and report back to the Board in\nwriting in 120 days on existing suicide prevention activities and potential\nopportunities. (24-3764)
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29. Proclaiming September 2024 as “Service Club Month” in Los Angeles\nCounty\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim September\n2024 as “Service Club Month” throughout Los Angeles County, and\nrecognize the important work that Service Clubs do to support the\ncommunity and improve the lives of residents in the County. (24-3730)
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3. Bolstering Arts Education During Arts Education Week and Beyond\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Declare September 9\nthrough 13, 2024 as “Arts Education Week” throughout Los Angeles County\nand encourage County Department Heads to share arts education\nresources on their websites, newsletters, and social media platforms;\ninstruct the Director of Arts and Culture to engage with the school districts\nthat are not yet part of the Arts Education Collective, including La Cañada,\nBonita, Bellflower, Long Beach, and El Segundo, to explore joining to\naccess the funding, networking, and coaching opportunities that would\nbecome available to them, and to reengage with districts they have not\nactively connected with in the last few years, and lead conversations about\nProposition 28 (Prop 28), the “Arts and Music in Schools Funding\nGuarantee and Accountability Act,” and explore further opportunities to\ngather data, host convenings, and offer resources to school districts related\nto the use of Prop 28 funding and report back to the Board in writing in 60\ndays on potential next steps; and direct the Chief Executive Officer to\nexplore philanthropic funding streams through the Center for Strategic\nPartnerships to support the arts education programming underway by the\nDepartment of Arts and Culture and the County’s cultural institutions and\nnonprofit partners. (24-3778)
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30. Proclaiming the Week of September 22 through 28, 2024 as “Language\nAccess Week” in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim September\n22 through 28, 2024, as the Second Annual “Language Access Week”\nthroughout Los Angeles County; and instruct the Director of Health Services\nto continue to recognize the commitment of Healthcare Interpreter staff to\nlanguage justice and advancing the health of our patients and communities,\nby providing extraordinary service in the patient's preferred language.\n(24-3737)
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31. West Torrance High School Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Waive up to $23,350 in\nparking fees for 50 vehicles, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at\nTorrance Beach, for students and teachers attending surf classes\nsponsored by West Torrance High School, to be held retroactively from\nAugust 26, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (24-3729)
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32. Conflict of Interest Codes\nExecutive Officer of the Board’s recommendation: Approve the Conflict of\nInterest Codes for Green Dot Public Schools California, iLEAD California\nCharters 1, the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, the Department\nof Parks and Recreation, and the Probation Department, to be effective the\nday following the Board’s approval. (24-3489)
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33. Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes for July 2024\nExecutive Officer of the Board's recommendation: Approve minutes for the\nJuly 2024 meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Special Districts for\nwhich the Board is the governing body. NOTE: The minutes for the month\nof July 2024 can be found online at: https://lacounty.gov/sop/ (24-3244)\nADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 34 - 123\nChief Executive Office
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34. Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and Disability Plan Rates for 2025\nRecommendation: Approve the proposed premium rates for\nCounty-sponsored plans as follows: medical and dental rates for employees\nin the Choices and Options plans for the period of January 1, 2025 through\nDecember 31, 2025; medical and dental rates for employees in the Flexible\n(Flex) and MegaFlex plans for the period of January 1, 2025 through\nDecember 31, 2025; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment\ninsurance rates for represented and non-represented employees and, for\nChoices and Options employees only, optional group term life and\ndependent term life insurance rates, for the period of January 1, 2023\nthrough December 31, 2025; Optional Group Variable Universal Life and\ndependent term life insurance for Flex and MegaFlex employees for the\nperiod of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; Survivor Income\nBenefit rates for MegaFlex employees for the period of January 1, 2022\nthrough December 31, 2026; and rates for Short-Term Disability,\nLong-Term Disability (LTD) and LTD Health Insurance plans, for the period\nof January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and take the following\nactions:\nInstruct County Counsel to review and approve the appropriate\nagreements and/or amendments with Anthem Blue Cross and\nAnthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (Anthem\nBlue Cross); Cigna Healthcare of California, Inc. (Cigna); Kaiser\nFoundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser); Kaiser Foundation Health Plan\nof the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. (Kaiser Mid-Atlantic);\nUnitedHealthcare of California and UnitedHealthcare Insurance\nCompany (UnitedHealthcare); Delta Dental of California (Delta Dental\nPreferred Provider Organization (PPO)); Delta Dental of California for\nDeltaCare USA (DeltaCare USA); SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc.\n(MetLife/SafeGuard); Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife);\nand Life Insurance of North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of\nNew York Life; or their successors and affiliates, as necessary, for\nthe period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025;\nInstruct the Chair to sign the aforementioned agreements and/or\namendments;\nApprove the proposed premium rates for the health plans sponsored\nby the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Inc., the Los\nAngeles County Fire Fighters Local 1014, and the proposed premium\nrates for the California Association of Professional Employees, for the\nperiod January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and\nInstruct the Auditor-Controller to make all payroll system changes\nnecessary to implement the changes recommended herein to ensure\nthat all changes in premium rates are first reflected on pay warrants\nissued on January 15, 2025. (24-3618)
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35. Department of Children and Family Services Lease\nRecommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a\nproposed lease with Omninet LACC Tucson, LLC, a Delaware limited\nliability company, Omninet LACC Valencia, LLC, a Delaware limited liability\ncompany, and Omninet LACC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company,\nas tenants in common, (Landlord), for approximately 50,043 sq ft of office\nspace, and 200 on-site parking spaces located at 900 Corporate Center\nDrive, Suites 110, 200, 400, and 500, in the City of Monterey Park (1) to be\noccupied by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), for a\nterm of more than 10 years, to wit, for a term of 15 years, with an estimated\nmaximum first year base rental cost of $1,622,000, but with a four-month\nrent abatement of about $541,000, which will equal $1,081,000, the\nestimated total proposed lease amount, including costs for tenant\nimprovements (TI) and acquisition and installation of telephone, data, and\nlow-voltage systems and vendor installation (Low-Voltage Items), is\n$39,100,000 over the 15-year term, the rental costs will be funded by 45%\nState and Federal funds and 55% Net County Cost (NCC) that is already\nincluded in DCFS’ existing budget and DCFS will not be requesting\nadditional NCC for this action; find that the proposed lease is exempt from\nthe California Environmental Quality Act; and take the following actions:\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to reimburse the Landlord up to\n$6,006,000 for the County’s TI contribution to be paid in lump sum;\nAuthorize the Director of Children and Family Services to contract\nwith and instruct the Director of Internal Services, in coordination with\nthe Chief Executive Officer, for Low-Voltage Items at a total amount\nnot to exceed $3,960,000 if paid in a lump sum or $4,561,000 if\namortized over five years at 8% interest per annum, the cost for the\nLow-Voltage Items is in addition to the rental costs and the County’s\nTI contribution payable to the Landlord; and\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary\ndocumentation necessary to effectuate the terms of the proposed\nlease and take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the\nproposed lease including, without limitation, exercising any early\ntermination rights. (24-3613)
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36. Department of Children and Family Services Lease\nRecommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a\nproposed lease with Grand Glendora Services, LLC, a California limited\nliability corporation, for approximately 109,018 sq ft of office space, and 415\non-site parking spaces located at 725 South Grand Avenue in the City of\nGlendora (5) to be occupied by the Department of Children and Family\nServices (DCFS), with an estimated maximum first year base rental cost of\n$3,009,000, but with a one-month rent abatement of about $251,000, which\nwill equal approximately $2,759,000, the estimated total proposed lease\namount is $30,317,000 over the nine-year term, the rental costs will be\nfunded by 45% State and Federal funds and 55% Net County Cost (NCC)\nthat is already included in DCFS’ existing budget and DCFS will not be\nrequesting additional NCC for this action; authorize the Chief Executive\nOfficer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to\neffectuate the proposed lease, and take actions necessary and appropriate\nto implement the proposed lease including, without limitation, exercising\nany early termination rights; and find that the proposed lease is exempt\nfrom the California Environmental Quality Act. (24-3617)
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37. Department of Children and Family Services Lease Amendment\nRecommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a\nproposed lease amendment with 901 Corporate Center, LP, a California\nlimited partnership (Landlord), for the continued use of approximately\n13,281 sq ft of office space and 59 on-site parking spaces located at 901\nCorporate Center Drive in the City of Monterey Park (1), to be occupied by\nthe Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), for a term of 10\nyears, with an estimated maximum first year base rental amount of\n$383,000, but with a two-month rent abatement of about $64,000, which will\nequal $319,000, the estimated total proposed lease amendment amount is\n$4,322,000 over the 10-year term, the rental costs will be funded by 45%\nState and Federal funds and 55% Net County Cost (NCC) that is already\nincluded in DCFS’ existing budget, and DCFS will not be requesting\nadditional NCC for this action; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to\nexecute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the\nproposed lease amendment, and take actions necessary and appropriate to\nimplement the proposed lease amendment including, without limitation,\nexercising any early termination rights, and take actions necessary and\nappropriate to implement the terms of the proposed lease amendment\nincluding, without limitation, exercising any options to extend at fair market\nvalue; and find that the proposed lease amendment is exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (24-3616)
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38. 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Funds\nRecommendation: Accept $17,020,589 in 2023 Urban Area Security\nInitiative (UASI) Grant funds under Assistance List No. 97.067 from the\nDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) as distributed through the Los\nAngeles/Long Beach Urban Area (LA/LBUA) with a performance period of\nSeptember 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026, and approve the allocation of\nsuch funds; authorize the County’s Purchasing Agent to proceed with the\nsolicitation and purchase of capital assets, which are in excess of $250,000\nwith two weeks advance notice to the Board; authorize the Chief Executive\nOfficer to approve and execute the UASI subrecipient agreement with the\nCity of Los Angeles and all future amendments, modifications, extensions,\nand augmentations as necessary; and find that the County activities to be\nfunded with the 2023 UASI funds from the DHS as distributed through the\nLA/LBUA do not constitute projects under the California Environmental\nQuality Act (CEQA) or, in the alternative, are exempt from CEQA.\n(24-3614)
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39. 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant Funds\nRecommendation: Accept $9,481,457 in Department of Homeland Security\n(DHS) Grant funds under Assistance Listing No. 97.067 from the 2023\nState Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant funds as distributed\nthrough the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)\nwith a performance period of September 1, 2023 through May 31, 2026,\nand the allocation of a portion of such funds to County Departments;\nauthorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into subrecipient agreements\nwith cities providing for use and re-allocation of these funds, and execute all\nfuture amendments, modifications, extensions and augmentations relative\nto the subrecipient agreements, as necessary; approve the County activities\nto be funded with 2023 SHSP Grant funds; authorize the County’s\nPurchasing Agent to proceed with the solicitation and purchase of capital\nasset items in excess of $250,000 with two weeks advance notice to the\nBoard; and find that the County activities to be funded with the 2023 SHSP\nGrant funds from the DHS do not constitute projects under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, in the alternative, are exempt from\nCEQA. (24-3615)
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4. 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\nheinous disappearance of 27-year-old Monique Figueroa, who was last\nseen on May 19, 2015 at approximately 4:00 a.m. while driving away from\nher residence in the 7200 block of East Avenue U-12 in the unincorporated\narea of Littlerock, and whose abandoned vehicle was found on May 30,\n2015 in the unincorporated area of Juniper Hills. (16-2691)
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40. Recommendation to Continue Proclaimed Local Emergencies\nRecommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign six resolutions to\ncontinue the proclaimed local emergencies for the Fruit Fly Infestation\nproclaimed May 10, 1990; Homelessness proclaimed January 10, 2023;\nSevere Winter Storms proclaimed January 10, 2023; Frigid Winter Storms\nproclaimed March 1, 2023; Tropical Storm Hilary proclaimed August 20,\n2023; and Winter Storms proclaimed February 4, 2024. (24-3619)
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41. Countywide Classification/Compensation Actions\nRecommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County\nCode, Title 6 - Salaries, to update the Departmental staffing provisions to\nreflect positions allocated, deleted, and transferred in the Fiscal Year\n2024-25 Final Changes Budget and implement routine technical\nadjustments to reflect earlier Board-approved budget and classification\nactions; and delete three non-represented classifications. (Relates to\nAgenda No. 125) (24-3620)\nCounty Operations
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42. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Tax Rate Resolution\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution fixing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25\ntax rates for County, Special District, and School District Debt Service\nFunds, to enable various entities to levy taxes to finance FY 2024-25\noperations and debt service requirements. (Department of\nAuditor-Controller) ADOPT (24-3658)
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43. Annual Statement of the William S. Hart Endowment and Income\nFunds\nRecommendation: Approve and file with the Registrar-Recorder/County\nClerk, the annual statement of the William S. Hart Endowment and Income\nFunds, in accordance with the Superior Court judgment in connection with\nthe probate of the William S. Hart estate, which was established to provide\nfunding for the operation and maintenance of the William S. Hart Park.\n(Department of Auditor-Controller) APPROVE (24-3653)
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44. Settlement of Employment Matter\nRecommendation: Approve a settlement of Employment Matter, Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV02526, in the amount of\n$7,200,000 of an employment lawsuit filed by the family of a Fire\nDepartment employee; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant\nto implement this settlement from the Fire Department's budget. (County\nCounsel/Fire Department) APPROVE (24-3490)
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45. Findings and Order Denying Project No. 2019-000686-(3)\nRecommendation: Adopt findings and order denying Project No.\n2019-000686-(3), consisting of Minor Coastal Development Permit Nos.\nRPPL2019-002073-(3), RPPL2019-002474-(3), RPPL2019-002479-(3),\nRPPL2019-002885-(3), RPPL2019-002887-(3), RPPL2019-001222-(3),\nRPPL2019-003431-(3), RPPL2019-003435-(3), RPPL2019-003852-(3),\nRPPL2019-003854-(3), RPPL2019-004230-(3), RPPL2019-004232-(3),\nRPPL2019-004674-(3), RPPL2019-004677-(3), RPPL2019-004678-(3), and\nVariance Nos. RPPL2019-002074-(3), RPPL2019-002475-(3),\nRPPL2019-002480-(3), RPPL2019-002886-(3), RPPL2019-002888-(3),\nRPPL2019-001224-(3), RPPL2019-003432-(3), RPPL2019-003436-(3),\nRPPL2019-003853-(3), RPPL2019-003855-(3), RPPL2019-004231-(3), and\nRPPL2019-004675-(3), to authorize the construction of 15 single-family\nresidences on 16 lots located on the 25600 and 25700 blocks of Piuma\nRoad within the Monte Nido Rural Village in the unincorporated community\nof the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone within the Malibu Zone\nDistrict, applied for by California Pacific Homes. (On September 19, 2023,\nthe Board indicated its intent to deny the appeal and deny the Project.)\n(County Counsel) ADOPT (24-3631)
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46. Landscape Services Contracts\nRecommendation: Find that landscape services can be performed more\neconomically by independent contractors; approve and instruct the Chair to\nsign contracts for five Regions with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., Landsco,\nInc., Stay Green, and Sepco Earthscape, Inc., for the provision of\nlandscape services at various County facilities effective October 1, 2024, for\na period of three years, with three one-year and six month-to-month\nextension options, for a maximum total contract term of six years and six\nmonths, for a total first year cost of $776,784 (Region 1), $905,208 (Region\n3), $1,235,040 (Region 4), $451,889 (Region 5), and $726,072 (Region 6),\nand an aggregate of approximately $12,600,000, for the initial three year\nterm, with sufficient funding included in the Department's Fiscal Year\n2024-25 Recommended Budget, and sufficient funding will be requested in\nfuture years; and authorize the Director of Internal Services to take the\nfollowing actions: (Internal Services Department) APPROVE\nExercise the extension options in accordance with the contracts, add\nand delete facilities, approve necessary changes to scope of\nservices, and execute applicable contract amendments should the\noriginal contracting entities merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a\nchange of entity; and\nIncrease the contract amount up to an additional 10% to allow for any\npossible Cost of Living Adjustments during the option years in\naccordance with County policy and terms of the contract. (24-3569)
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47. Mail Processing Services Contract\nRecommendation: Find that mail processing services can be more\neconomically performed by an independent contractor; approve and instruct\nthe Chair to sign a contract with Exela Technologies to provide mail\nprocessing services effective October 13, 2024, for a period of four years,\nwith three two-year and six month-to-month extensions options, for a\nmaximum total contract term of ten years and six months, for an estimated\nannual amount of approximately $345,000 and an aggregate of\napproximately $1,380,000, for the initial four-year term, with sufficient\nappropriation included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25\nRecommended Budget and sufficient appropriation will be requested in\nfuture fiscal years; and authorize the Director to exercise the extension\noptions in accordance with the contract, approve necessary changes to\nscope of services, and execute applicable contract amendments should the\noriginal contracting entities merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change\nof entity, and increase the contract amount up to an additional 10% to allow\nfor any possible Cost of Living Adjustments during the renewal option years\nin accordance with County policy and terms of the contract. (Internal\nServices Department) APPROVE (24-3521)
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48. As-Needed Investigative Services Contract\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Internal Services to award and\nexecute a contract with Batza & Associates, Inc. for the provision of fraud\nand/or abuse investigative services for an initial term of one year with four\none-year and six month-to-month extension options, for a maximum total\ncontract term of five years and six months, with an annual amount not to\nexceed $350,000, and an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,925,000, with\nfunding included in the Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended\nBudget, and additional funding will be requested in future years to address\nthe option periods; and exercise the extension options in accordance with\nthe contract, execute applicable contract amendments should the original\ncontracting entity merge, be acquired, or otherwise have a change of entity,\nrevise the terms and conditions to align with Board policy changes and\ndirectives, and approve necessary changes to the scope of services.\n(Internal Services Department) APPROVE (24-3536)
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49. Revised Board Policy No. 5.015 - Timely Submission of Contracts for\nBoard Approval and New Board Policy No. 5.300 - Retroactive\nContracts\nRecommendation: Approve Board Policy No. 5.015 - Timely Submission of\nContracts for Board Approval, revised to strengthen exception criteria for\nDepartments seeking Board approval of a contract not meeting the\nspecified policy timeframe requirements, and largely remove language\nspecifically pertaining to retroactive contracts; and approve new Board\nPolicy No. 5.300 - Retroactive Contracts, which will establish a separate\nstand-alone policy to govern the review and approval of retroactive\ncontracts and ensure Department compliance with contracting processes to\navoid retroactive contracts. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE\n(24-3525)
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5. MacLaren Community Park Project: Approve the Project Budget,\nAppropriation Adjustment, and Project Stipends for Design-Build; and\nAward a Design-Build Contract\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Find that the actions\nherein related to the previously approved Project are within the scope of the\npreviously adopted County’s Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and that\nthe County’s adopted Mitigation Monitoring Plan (MMP) will continue to\napply to the project; find that there have been no changes to the project or\ncircumstances under which it will be undertaken that would require\nadditional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; acting as a\nresponsible agency for the City of El Monte’s (City’s) Esperanza Village\nProject and consider the MND adopted by the City as lead agency; certify\nthat the Board has independently reviewed, considered, and reached its\nown conclusions regarding the environmental effects of the County\napprovals related to the proposed demolition work, included in the MND, to\nbe performed by the County; adopt the City’s Mitigation Monitoring and\nReporting Program to the extent applicable to the County’s actions, finding\nthat the MMP is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the\nmitigation measures that will be implemented during demolition activities to\nbe undertaken by the County; and find that the current actions are within\nthe scope of the previously adopted MNDs by the County and City, and\nthere are no changes to the projects or to the circumstances under which\nthey will be undertaken that require additional findings under CEQA; and\ntake the following actions: 5-VOTES\nApprove the MacLaren Community Park Project, Capital Project No.\n69953 (Project), with a total Project budget of $45,500,000, which will\ninclude the demolition of eight structures previously approved by the\nCity in the Scope of Work for the Project;\nApprove an appropriation adjustment to reflect an increase of\n$28,240,000 in appropriation to the Project, funded with the following\nsources: Regional Park and Open Space District Safe, Clean\nNeighborhood Parks, Open Space, Beaches, Rivers Protection, and\nWater Conservation Measure (Measure A) Grant of $1,400,000;\n$19,200,000 from obligated fund balance Committed for American\nRescue Plan-Enabled Capital Programs, and $7,640,000 of First\nDistrict Community Program Funding to fully fund the Project;\nFind that Bernards Bros., Inc., is the responsive and responsible\nproposer that submitted the best value and most advantageous\nproposal to the County for design and construction of the Project\nusing the Design-Build (D-B) project delivery method, based on best\nvalue criteria stated in the Request for Proposals (RFP), including\nqualifications, technical design, construction expertise, proposed\ndelivery plan, price, workforce commitment, design excellence,\nacceptable safety record, and lifecycle cost;\nAward a D-B agreement to Bernards Bros., Inc., in substantially the\nsame form as was included in the RFP;\nAuthorize the Director of Public Works to execute the D-B agreement\nwith Bernards Bros., Inc., for a contract amount of $31,865,818, and\na maximum contract amount of $33,365,818, inclusive of a design\ncompletion allowance of $1,500,000, subject to receipt by the County\nof acceptable Faithful Performance and Payment for Labor and\nMaterials Bonds and evidence of required contract insurance filed by\nthe D-B entity; establish the effective date of the contract upon\nreceipt of acceptable performance, payment bonds, and evidence of\nrequired insurance; and take all actions necessary and appropriate to\nfully deliver the Project;\nPursuant to the County’s D-B policy, approve and authorize the\nDirector of Public Works to execute consultant services agreements\nfor a stipend amount of $50,000 each, with Morillo Construction Inc.\nand Ohno Construction Company, the second- and third-ranked\nqualifying proposers that met the stipend eligibility criteria in the RFP\nfor preparation of proposals, to ensure that the County can utilize the\ndesign concepts in their respective proposals;\nAuthorize the Director of Public Works to exercise control of the\ndesign completion allowance with concurrence from the Chief\nExecutive Officer, including the authority to reallocate the allowances\ninto the contract sum, as appropriate, to resolve cost issues with\nBernards Bros., Inc., that are identified during the design phase of the\nProject, such as changes resulting from unforeseen condition,\nincluding construction-related impacts;\nPursuant to Government Code Section 25550, by unanimous vote,\nauthorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a\ngratis long-term ground lease, with renewal options, with the City for\nthe portion of the Project site where the new park will be located, as\nwell as the adjoining landscaped and parking areas along Durfee\nAvenue and Kerrwood Street (Lease Property), in which the City will\ndevelop, operate, and maintain a public park on the property, located\nat 4024 Durfee Avenue; and\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute any\nancillary documents and exhibits, for transfer of the Lease Property to\nthe City for public park purposes. (24-3773)
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50. Treasury Management System Contract\nRecommendation: Award and instruct the Chair to sign a contract with FIS\nCapital Markets US LLC for the provision of a new Software as a Service\nbased Treasury Management System (TMS) and related services to the\nDepartment of Treasurer and Tax Collector commencing upon Board\napproval for a five-year term, with two one-year and/or six month-to-month\nextension options, with a maximum contract amount not to exceed\n$1,201,526 which is comprised of $1,001,526 for service costs, and\n$200,000 for Pool Dollars for additional TMS software and/or services, with\nPool Dollars expenditures to be authorized through the issuance of change\nnotices and/or amendments, as applicable, with funding included in the\nDepartment's Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget and will be included in each\nsubsequent year's budget; and authorize the Treasurer and Tax Collector to\ntake the following actions: (Treasurer and Tax Collector) APPROVE\n(NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.)\nExecute amendments to the contract to add, delete, and/or change\ncertain terms and conditions as mandated by Federal, or State, or\nlocal law or regulation, or as required by the Board, which are not\npart of the Statement of Work (SOW), internally reallocate funds\nbetween budget pools within the contract, approve assignment and\ndelegation of the contract, resulting from acquisitions, mergers, or\nother changes in ownership, and make changes to the SOW as\noperationally necessary; and\nExecute change notices or amendments to the contract to exercise\nthe extension options and increase the maximum contract amount by\nno more than 10% based on any unanticipated increases in work\nvolume, or special projects. (24-3656)
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51. Online Auctions of Tax Defaulted Property Services Contract\nRecommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a contract with\nGovEase Auction, LLC, for the provision of Online Auctions of Tax\nDefaulted Property Services to the Department of Treasurer and Tax\nCollector commencing on September 19, 2024, or upon Board approval,\nwhichever is later, for a three-year term at no Net County Cost; authorize\nthe Treasurer and Tax Collector to take the following actions: (Treasurer\nand Tax Collector) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer\nrecommends approve of this item.)\nExecute amendments to the contract to exercise the optional three\none-year and six month-to-month extension options, add, delete,\nand/or revise certain terms and conditions as mandated by Federal,\nor State, or local law or regulation, or as required by the Board, which\nare not part of the Statement of Work (SOW);\nModify the terms that affect the SOW, but do not materially alter the\ncontract, as required by the Board; and\nExecute applicable contract amendments in the event an entity\nacquires the original contracting entity, the original contracting entity\nmerges, or the original contracting entity otherwise undergoes a\ncorporate action which results in ownership change. (24-3655)\nFamily and Social Services
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52. CalFresh Healthy Living Program Fiscal Year 2024-25 Subaward\nRecommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Aging and\nDisabilities to award and execute the CalFresh Healthy Living Program\n(CFHLP) Subaward with CNS/RQA/CA., Inc. for the term effective October\n1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with an option to extend the term for\nthree annual extension options, for a maximum term of four years, with an\nanticipated annual amount of $568,400 or $2,273,600 for the maximum\nterm of the Subaward, allocation to the subrecipient is subject to the\navailability of funding and is contingent upon subrecipient’s performance in\nmeeting the goals of CFHLP, as well as subrecipient’s adherence to its\nSubaward terms, with funding to be included in the Department's Fiscal\nYear 2024-25 Final Adopted Budget, and funding for future fiscal years will\nalso be included in the Department's Final Adopted budget(s), and no Net\nCounty Cost; and authorize the Director to take the following actions:\n(Aging and Disabilities Department) APPROVE\nExecute amendments with this subrecipient, which serve the best\ninterests of the County during the Subaward term to add new,\nrelevant, or updated Federal, State, and/or County Subaward terms\nand conditions, and increase or decrease the Subaward amounts\nincluding, but not limited to, baseline funds, one-time-only funds,\nand/or supplemental monies, which may exceed 10% of the\nmaximum subaward amount, in response to the availability of funding\nand/or based on subrecipient’s performance provided that the total\nallocation does not exceed available funding; and\nTerminate the Subaward with the subrecipient upon their request, for\ndefault of the Subaward requirement, or for the convenience of the\nCounty, provided the Director notifies the Board in writing within 10\nbusiness days prior to such termination. (24-3570)
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53. Film, Television, and Photography Permit Coordination Services Sole\nSource Contract Amendment\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Economic Opportunity to\nexecute an extension to a sole source contract with FilmLA, Inc. for the\nprovision of film, television, and photography permit coordination services\nfor an additional 10 months from August 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025,\nwith the option to extend for a further six months through December 30,\n2025; and execute amendments to the current contract to add new,\nrelevant, or updated contract terms in compliance with new and/or revised\nFederal and State law, County ordinances, or Board policies. (Department\nof Economic Opportunity) APPROVE (24-3627)\nHealth and Mental Health Services
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54. Proposition A and No-Cost Concession Cafeteria Services Sole\nSource Agreement Amendments\nRecommendation: Find pursuant to County Code Section 2.121.420 that\nsecurity, housekeeping, laboratory courier and landscape maintenance\nservices under the Proposition A (Prop A) Agreements continue to be\nperformed more economically by independent contractors; authorize the\nDirectors of Health Services and Public Health to execute sole source\namendments to the expiring Prop A Agreements for security, housekeeping,\nlaboratory courier and landscape maintenance services and a no-cost\nconcession cafeteria services agreement to extend the term of each\nagreement for a period of six months, with up to six one-month extension\noptions and increase the County’s maximum obligation, if any, accordingly;\nand authorize the Directors to take the following actions: (Departments of\nHealth Services and Public Health) APPROVE\nAmend the agreements to increase the service rates payable under\nthe agreements, as applicable to align with increase(s) in the Living\nWage Ordinance rate per direction from the Chief Executive Office\nand, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and County\nCounsel, comply with any current or future regulatory or legislative\nrequirements and Board directives;\nReaffirm prior delegations of authority to amend the agreements,\nincluding to add, delete and/or modify certain terms and conditions as\nrequired by law, County policy, or the Board, to modify the\nagreements, including terms and conditions and scope of services, to\nimplement improvements and address changes in service needs,\nrequirements and applicable policies, rules and regulations, and\nadjust the maximum County obligation, if any, by up to 15%\naccordingly, and incorporate and/or revise non-substantive and\nadministrative terms and conditions; and\nTerminate the agreements in accordance with the applicable\ntermination provisions, including for the convenience of the County\nand contractor’s default, with advance written notification of such to\nthe Board. (24-3602)
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55. Enterprise Referral System Sole Source Agreement Amendment\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Health Services to execute an\namendment to a sole source agreement with Saga Technologies, Inc. to\nextend the term for two additional years with three one-year extension\noptions through September 30, 2029, for a maximum contract amount of\n$16,339,587.34 which includes $2,000,000 in pool dollars for additional\nwork, as described in the agreement, with funding for the first year included\nin the Department of Health Services' (DHS') Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted\nBudget and will be requested in future fiscal years, and no Net County Cost,\nfor the continued provision of an enterprise referral system and related\nsupport services used by DHS Medical Hubs for managing referrals of\nminors from the Department of Children and Family Services; and execute\namendments to exercise the extension options, add, delete, and/or change\nnon-substantive terms and conditions in the agreement and/or make any\nnecessary changes as required by applicable laws and/or County\nOrdinance and policies, make changes to the agreement, including the\nstatement of work, to meet Medical Hubs’ service and operational efficiency\nneeds, to address technology changes and emergencies, to add/remove\nCounty Medical Hubs, and terminate the agreement in accordance with the\ntermination provisions, including termination for convenience. (Department\nof Health Services) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer\nrecommends approval of this item.) (24-3625)
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56. Our Social Places and Opportunities for Teens Program Evaluation\nServices Master Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Health to execute an\namendment to a Master Agreement Work Order (MAWO), with\nHarder+Company Community Research, for the provision of Our Social\nPlaces and Opportunities for Teens Program Evaluation Services, to\nincrease the maximum obligation by $34,300 from $37,200 to $71,500, for\nthe period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, 100% funded by the\nSubstance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant and Juvenile\nJustice Crime Prevention Act funds; and authorize the Director to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Public Health) APPROVE\nExecute amendments to the MAWO that extend the term through\nJune 30, 2027, at amounts to be determined by the Director,\ncontingent upon the availability of funds and contractor performance,\nallow for a no-cost adjustment to the term through December 31,\n2027, allow the rollover of unspent MAWO funds, if allowable by the\ngrantor, provide an increase or decrease in funding up to 95% above\nor below the annual base maximum obligation, effective upon\nexecution or beginning of applicable MAWO budget period, update\nthe statement of work and/or scope of work, as necessary, and/or\ncorrect errors in the MAWO’s terms and conditions; and\nImmediately suspend or terminate the MAWO upon issuing a written\nnotice to contractors who fail to fully comply with program\nrequirements and terminate the MAWO for convenience by providing\n30-calendar day advance written notice to contractors. (24-3578)\nCommunity Services
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57. Teens Succeed Project Grant Award\nRecommendation: Accept grant funding of $75,000 from the State Library\nfor the LA County Library’s Teens Succeed Project, for the grant period of\nJuly 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, LA County Library’s Teens Succeed\nProject; authorize the County Librarian to execute documents, agreements\nor amendments associated with the acceptance and use of the grant, and\naccept and execute similar future grants and awards from the California\nState Library, funded by the Library Services and Technology Act subject to\nreview and approval by the Board; and find that the proposed actions are\nnot a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (LA County\nLibrary) APPROVE (24-3687)
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58. As-Needed Aquatic Maintenance Services Master Agreements\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to\nexecute three Master Agreements (MAs) with AquaBio Environmental\nTechnologies, Inc., AquaTechnex, LLC, and Clean Lakes, Inc., and any\nsubsequent MAs to additional contractors that meet all the requirements\ndescribed in the Request for Statement of Qualifications, to provide\nas-needed Aquatic Maintenance Services, effective upon Board execution,\nfor an initial term of five years for a maximum annual contract amount of\n$400,000; find that the proposed actions are not a project under the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE\nExercise five additional one-year contract renewal options, if, in the\nopinion of the Director, the contractors have effectively performed the\nservices during the previous contract period and the services are still\nrequired, and, if needed, an additional six month-to-month extension\noption, issue work orders based on the Statements of Work (SOWs)\nand the Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR’s) Lake\nManagement Plan, approve and execute change notices and\namendments to incorporate necessary changes within an SOW,\nassign rights or delegation of duties should the contracting entities\nmerge, be acquired or otherwise change entities, and suspend or\nterminate any MA if, in the opinion of the Director, it is in the best\ninterest of the County;\nIncrease the MA cost by 10%, as needed, during each agreement\nyear, totaling up to $40,000, as a contingency amount, for unforeseen\nservices/emergencies and/or additional work within the scope of each\nMAs; and\nAdd additional facilities within the jurisdiction of DPR to the MAs,\nincreasing the annual aggregate amount by 10% for each additional\nlake facility added to the MAs. (24-3675)
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59. Devil’s Punchbowl Nature Center Replacement Planning Project Final\nEnvironmental Impact Report\nRecommendation: Certify that the Final Environmental Impact Report\n(FEIR) for the Devil’s Punchbowl Nature Center Replacement Planning\nProject (Project), located at 28000 Devil's Punchbowl Road in Pearblossom\n(5), has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental\nQuality Act and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the\nCounty; find that the Board has reviewed and considered the information\ncontained in the FEIR prior to approving the Project; adopt the Mitigation\nMonitoring Program (MMP), finding that the MMP is adequately designed to\nensure compliance with the mitigation measures during Project\nimplementation; and determine that the significant adverse effects of the\nProject have either been reduced to an acceptable level or are outweighed\nby the specific overriding considerations of the Project, as outlined in the\nEnvironmental Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding\nConsiderations, which findings and statement are adopted and incorporated\nby reference. (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE\n(24-3677)
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6. MacLaren Esperanza Village Project\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Acting as a responsible\nagency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for\nthe Esperanza Village Project (Project), certify that the County has\nconsidered the Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND),\nprepared and adopted by the City of El Monte (City) as the lead agency, on\nNovember 15, 2022 and the Addendum to the Adopted IS/MND, which\nwere prepared and adopted by the City as the lead agency, on July 23,\n2024; adopt the City’s Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to the\nextent applicable to the County’s actions, finding that the Mitigation\nMonitoring Program is adequately designed to ensure compliance with the\nmitigation measures that will be implemented for the Project; find that the\ncurrent actions are within the scope of the City’s previously adopted\nIS/MND and Addendum by the City, and there are no changes to the\nProject or to the circumstances under which they will be undertaken that\nrequire additional findings under CEQA; establish the proposed Esperanza\nVillage New Medical Building, Capital Project (CP) No. 6A024, with an initial\nbudget of $8,840,000; approve an appropriation adjustment to reflect the\ntransfer of $8,840,000 in Net County Cost from Committed for Department\nof Children and Family Services (DCFS) to CP No. 6A024, to fund\npredevelopment efforts; and take the following actions: 4-VOTES (Relates\nto Agenda No. 1-D)\nAuthorize the Director of Public Works to proceed with the\npreparation of technical and environmental studies, utilizing an\nexisting Board approved as-needed environmental services contract,\nand to prepare design-build scoping documents in compliance with\nstandard County contracting requirements, utilizing an existing Board\napproved as-needed design services contract, for the proposed CP\nNo. 6A024;\nApprove the proposed Esperanza Village Affordable Housing Project,\nan affordable multifamily rental housing development consisting of\napproximately 202 affordable rental housing units reserved for\noccupancy by low-income persons/families, seniors, and persons\nwith special needs for a proposed 75-year ground lease term\n(Housing Project) located on a portion of the property located at 4024\nDurfee Avenue in the City of El Monte (Site);\nFind that the Housing Project Site is exempt surplus land per\nGovernment Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A), where the Housing Project\nwill be used to provide affordable housing to families and senior\ncitizens within the County;\nAuthorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority, to act on behalf of the County and to\nnegotiate and execute an Option to Lease Agreement between the\nCounty and MacLaren Hall Partners, LLC, a California limited liability\ncompany, or its County-approved designee (Developer), to lease the\nHousing Project Site for the development of the Housing Project; and\nAuthorize the Executive Director to serve as the agent to the County\nto manage development of the Housing Project, including execution\nof the Ground Lease, upon satisfaction of the conditions set forth in\nthe Option to Lease Agreement, and any other additional transaction\ndocuments consistent with and/or necessary for, the implementation\nof the foregoing approvals, including execution of any amendments to\nthe foregoing documents. (24-3776)
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60. Private Drain 0507 Pepperbrook Channel Wall Repair Project\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood\nControl District (District), approve the proposed Private Drain 0507\nPepperbrook Channel Wall Repair Project (Project), located in the\nunincorporated community of Hacienda Heights (1), with a Project budget of\n$1,300,000; authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to deliver the\nproposed Project using a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find that\nthe proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality\nAct. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE 4-VOTES (24-3689)
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61. On-Call Skilled Accounting Services Contract\nRecommendation: Award a contract to AppleOne, Inc., a Community\nBusiness Enterprise, for on-call skilled accounting services for a one-year\nterm, with four one-year and up to six month-to-month extension options,\nfor a maximum potential contract term of 66 months and a maximum\npotential contract amount of $5,734,856; authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to execute the contract, renew the contract for reach additional\nrenewal option and extension period if, in the opinion of the Director,\nAppleOne, Inc., 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,\nsuspend and/or terminate this contract for convenience, if it is in the best\ninterest of the County to do so, annually increase the contract amount up to\nan additional 10% of the annual contract amount, which is included in the\nmaximum potential contract amount for unforeseen additional work within\nthe scope of the contract, and adjust the annual contract total for each\noption year over the term of the contract to allow for an annual Cost of\nLiving Adjustment; and find that recommended actions are not a project,\npursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of\nPublic Works) APPROVE (Continued from the meeting of 8-6-24)\n(24-3074)
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62. Bassett High School Stormwater Capture Project Construction\nContract\nRecommendation: Establish the proposed Bassett High School Stormwater\nCapture Project, Capital Project No. 69842 (Project), located within Bassett\nHigh School and its surrounding area in the Cities of Baldwin Park and La\nPuente and in the unincorporated community of Bassett (1), and approve\nthe budget for the preconstruction phase only in the amount of $16,400,000\nto fund the preconstruction activities for the proposed Project, find that the\nrecommended actions to establish the proposed Project is not a project\nunder the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that\nauthorization to execute a Construction Manager at Risk preconstruction\nand construction agreement is exempt under CEQA; and authorize the\nDirector of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of\nPublic Works) APPROVE\nExecute a Construction Manager at Risk preconstruction and\nconstruction services agreement with Balfour Beatty Infrastructure,\nInc., for the proposed Project for the maximum preconstruction\ncontract amount of $6,255,000, and the $500,000 allowance for the\nadditional field investigation, testing, and necessary abatement\nservices during preconstruction services phase as authorized by the\nCounty to include, but not be limited to, hazardous materials\ninvestigation and underground utilities verification, and authorize the\nissuance of a Notice to Proceed for the duration of the\npreconstruction phase until final determination of the recommended\nguaranteed maximum price; and\nSupplement the maximum preconstruction contract amount by up to\n25% of the contract amount for the preconstruction phase services.\n(24-3683)
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63. Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park and Recreation Area Lease Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to\nexecute a lease agreement on behalf of the County giving the County Flood\nControl District (District) a leasehold interest in the Frank G. Bonelli\nRegional Park (Bonelli Regional Park), beginning on July 1, 2024, through\nand including, June 30, 2025; execute a funding agreement on behalf of the\nCounty, providing for the District to reimburse expenses up to $4,900,000 to\nthe County for recreational features in the Bonelli Regional Park, Peck\nRoad Park, and certain hiking and equestrian trails located at various\nfacilities owned by the District (1, 4, and 5) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; find\nthat the proposed lease agreement is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA); and find that the proposed funding\nagreement is not a project or, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA; and\nAlso, acting as the Governing Body of the District, find that the acquisition\nby the District of a leasehold interest in the Bonelli Regional Park,\ncontiguous to the Puddingstone Reservoir, is necessary for the recreational\nuse of the reservoir and is for the purposes of protection, preservation, and\nuse of the scenic beauty and natural environment of the reservoir and the\npark; authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to execute a lease\nagreement between the County and the District for the Bonelli Regional\nPark on behalf of the District, with the County, giving the District a leasehold\ninterest in the Bonelli Regional Park, beginning on July 1, 2024, through\nand including, June 30, 2025, and execute a funding agreement on behalf\nof the District, with the County, providing for the District to reimburse\nexpenses up to $4,900,000 to the County for the maintenance and\npreservation of recreational features in the Bonelli Regional Park, Peck\nRoad Park, and certain hiking and equestrian trails located at various\nfacilities owned by the District in FY 2024-25; find that the proposed lease\nagreement is exempt from CEQA; and find that the proposed funding\nagreement is not a project or, in the alternative, is exempt from CEQA.\n(Department of Public Works) APPROVE (24-3692)
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64. Marina del Rey Back Basins Stormwater Improvements Project\nConstruction Contract\nRecommendation: Establish and approve the Marina del Rey Back Basins\nStormwater Improvements Project, Capital Project (CP) No. 69881 (Project)\nin the unincorporated community of Marina del Rey (2), with a total Project\nbudget of $4,134,000; approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer\n$1,024,000 from the Unincorporated Area Stormwater Quality\nImprovements, CP No. 87195, to fully fund the proposed Project; adopt the\nplans and specifications that are on file for the Project; advertise for bids to\nbe received before 11:00 a.m. on October 16, 2024; find pursuant to State\nPublic Contract Code, Section 3400 (c) (2) and (3), that it is necessary to\nspecify designated items by specific brand name in order to match other\nproducts in use on a particular public improvement either completed or in\nthe course of completion, and to obtain a necessary item that is only\navailable from one source; find that the proposed Project is exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works)\nAPPROVE\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor\nwith the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if\nnot responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor\nsubmitted the lowest responsive bid, waive inconsequential and\nnonmaterial deficiencies in bids submitted, and determine, in\naccordance with applicable contract and bid documents, whether the\napparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder has satisfied all\nconditions for contract award;\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project to the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within the\napproved total budget; and\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change\norders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director,\naccept the Project upon its final completion, and release retention\nmoney withheld. (24-3695)
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65. Advertising Bus Shelter Replacement Project Construction Contract\nRecommendation: Approve the Advertising Bus Shelter Replacement Project\n(Phase 1) (Project) and adopt the plans and specifications that are on file for\nthe Project at an estimated construction contract amount between $1,900,000\nand $2,800,000; advertise for bids to be received before 11:00 a.m. on October\n8, 2024; find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take\nthe following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with\nthe lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not\nresponsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted\nthe lowest responsive bid;\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project with the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than\nthe estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost range by no\nmore than 15%, if additional funds have been identified; and\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders\nwithin the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the\nProject upon its final completion, and make required findings and release\nretention money withheld. (24-3690)
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66. Michillinda Avenue Intersection Improvements Project Construction\nContract\nRecommendation: Approve the Michillinda Avenue Intersection\nImprovements Project (Project) located in the Cities of Arcadia and\nPasadena and in the unincorporated community of East Pasadena (5), and\nauthorize the Director of Public Works to adopt the plans and specifications\nfor the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between\n$1,700,000 and $2,600,000; authorize the Director of Public Works, acting\nas the Road Commissioner, to advertise for bids when ready to advertise\nthe Project; and find that the proposed Project, and related actions, are\nexempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the\nDirector, acting as the Road Commissioner, to take the following actions:\n(Department of Public Works) ADOPT\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor\nwith the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if\nnot responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor\nsubmitted the lowest responsive bid;\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project with the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less\nthan the estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost\nrange by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified;\nand\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change\norders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director,\naccept the Project upon its final completion, and make required\nfindings and release retention money withheld. (24-3691)
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67. Ventura Park and Ride Lot Improvements Contract\nRecommendation: Approve the Ventura Park and Ride Lot Improvements\nProject (Project), located in the City of Los Angeles (5), and authorize the\nDirector of Public Works to adopt the plans and specifications for the\nProject at an estimated construction contract amount between $1,500,000\nand $2,300,000, with funding included in the Fifth Supervisorial District's\nProposition A Local Return Transit Program in the Transit Operations Fund\nFiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, and funding for future fiscal years will be\nrequested through the annual budget process; authorize the Director of\nPublic Works, acting as the Road Commissioner, to advertise for bids when\nready to advertise the Project; find that the proposed Project, and related\nactions, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and\nauthorize the Director, acting as the Road Commissioner, to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor\nwith the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if\nnot responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor\nsubmitted the lowest responsive bid;\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project with the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less\nthan the estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost\nrange by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified;\nand\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change\norders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director,\naccept the Project upon its final completion, and release retention\nmoney withheld. (24-3641)
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68. Carmenita Road and Imperial Highway Intersection Improvements\nProject Construction Contract\nRecommendation: Approve the Carmenita Road and Imperial Highway\nIntersection Improvements Project (Project), located in the City of Santa Fe\nSprings and in the unincorporated community of South Whittier (4), and\nadopt the plans and specifications that are on file for the Project at an\nestimated construction contract amount between $900,000 and $1,325,000;\nadvertise for bids to be received before 11:00 a.m. on October 8, 2024; find\nthat the proposed Project, and related actions, are exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works)\nADOPT\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor\nwith the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if\nnot responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor\nsubmitted the lowest responsive bid;\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project with the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less\nthan the estimated cost range; and\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change\norders, accept the Project upon its final completion, and release\nretention money withheld. (24-3693)
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69. Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads\nCoordinated Shoreline Monitoring Plan Memorandum of Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the\nCounty, to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the\nCalifornia Department of Transportation, Cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas,\nEl Segundo, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Monica, Thousand\nOaks, and Westlake Village (2, 3 and 4), County and the County Flood\nControl District (District), to share in the costs of implementing the Santa\nMonica Bay Beaches Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Loads Coordinated\nShoreline Monitoring Plan (Plan) for a total County cost not to exceed\n$1,000,000; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any\nnecessary amendments, including extensions of term, to in kind MOAs,\nprovided that any amendments do not increase the amount of the County’s\nfunding contribution by more than 10%, which is included in the\nnot-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000; and find that the proposed actions are\nnot a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and\nAlso, acting as the District, authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to\nexecute a MOA between the California Department of Transportation Cities\nof Agoura Hills, Calabasas, El Segundo, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles, Malibu,\nSanta Monica, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village, the County and\nDistrict, to share in the costs of implementing the Plan for a total District\namount not to exceed $300,000, and execute any necessary amendments,\nincluding extensions of term, to in kind MOAs; and find that the proposed\nactions are not a project under CEQA. (Department of Public Works)\nAPPROVE (24-3640)
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7. Authorize the Department of Economic Opportunity to Accept Funds\nfrom the City of Los Angeles and Execute a Memorandum of\nUnderstanding to Procure Sidewalk Vending Carts on Behalf of the\nCity\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Mitchell: Authorize\nthe Director of Economic Opportunity to accept America Rescue Plan Act\nfunding from the City of Los Angeles (City) in the total amount of\n$1,662,625, and execute a memorandum of understanding with the City's\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department, for the manufacturing,\npermitting, compliance monitoring, and distribution of vending carts for\nsidewalk vendors, whereby the County will use 10% to 15% to cover its\nadministrative costs; and execute, on behalf of the County, any contracts\nand actions necessary to amend, create, or extend any programs funded by\nthis funding to achieve the goals of the Sidewalk Vending Program’s Cart\nDistribution. (24-3781)
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70. Annexation and Levying of Sewer Service Charges to the\nConsolidated Sewer Maintenance District Within the City of Maywood\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to set a public hearing\nregarding the proposed annexation of territory within the City of Maywood\n(4) to the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and the levying of sewer\nservice charges within the annexed parcel; advertise and set October 29,\n2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing on the proposed annexation and\nlevying of sewer service charges; and find that the proposed actions are\nexempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of\nPublic Works) ADOPT (24-3657)
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71. Annexation and Levying of Sewer Service Charges to the\nConsolidated Sewer Maintenance District of Seven Parcels Within\nUnincorporated Territories of Altadena and Chatsworth and the Cities\nof San Dimas, Santa Clarita, and Westlake Village\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to set a public hearing\nregarding the proposed annexation of seven parcels, Parcel Nos. 1-22,\n2-22, 202-22, 1-23, 4-23, 6-23, and 201-23 within unincorporated territories\nof Altadena and Chatsworth and the Cities of San Dimas, Santa Clarita, and\nWestlake Village (3 and 5) into the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance\nDistrict and the levying of sewer service charges within the annexed\nparcels; advertise and set October 29, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. for a public\nhearing on the proposed annexation and levying of sewer service charges\nwithin the annexed parcels; and find that the proposed actions are to meet\noperational expenses to maintain service within the proposed annexation\nareas and are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(Department of Public Works) ADOPT (24-3659)
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72. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Communities of Bassett,\nEast Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights, and Valinda\nRecommendation: Adopt traffic regulation orders to support traffic safety,\nenhance traffic flow, and encourage parking turnover, in the unincorporated\ncommunities of Bassett, East Los Angeles, Hacienda Heights, and Valinda\n(1); and find that adopting traffic regulation orders and posting the\ncorresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works)\nADOPT (24-3684)
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73. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Community of West Carson\nRecommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to facilitate\nstreet sweeping in the unincorporated community of West Carson (2); and\nfind that adopting and/or rescinding traffic regulation orders and posting or\nremoving the corresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt\nfrom the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public\nWorks) ADOPT (24-3685)
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74. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Community of Topanga\nRecommendation: Adopt traffic regulation orders to support traffic safety\nand enhance traffic flow in the unincorporated community of Topanga (3);\nand find that adopting traffic regulation orders and posting the\ncorresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works)\nADOPT (24-3688)
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75. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Communities of Altadena,\nAzusa, Covina (Charter Oak), Duarte, La Crescenta-Montrose, Lake\nLos Angeles, Stevenson Ranch, and Sun Village\nRecommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to support\ntraffic safety, enhance traffic flow, facilitate street sweeping services,\nfacilitate passenger loading at a school, and encourage parking turnover in\nthe unincorporated communities of Altadena, Azusa, Covina (Charter Oak),\nDuarte, La Crescenta-Montrose, Lake Los Angeles, Stevenson Ranch, and\nSun Village (5); 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 (24-3686)
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76. Final Map Tract in the Unincorporated Community of East Whittier\nRecommendation: Approve the final map for Tract 82457 in the\nunincorporated community of East Whittier (4); accept grants and\ndedications as indicated on the final map for Tract 82457; and find that the\napproval of the final map is exempt from the California Environmental\nQuality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE (24-3668)
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77. San Gabriel River Grant of Easement\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood\nControl District (District), find that the grant of easement for overhead\nelectrical supply systems and appurtenances affecting Parcel 371GE.1\nrelated to the San Gabriel River, in the City of Irwindale (1), and the\nsubsequent use of said easement, will not interfere with the use of the\naffected parcel for any purposes of the District; approve the grant of\neasement for overhead electrical supply systems and appurtenances\naffecting Parcel 371GE.1 related to the San Gabriel River, in the City of\nIrwindale, from the District to Southern California Edison Company;\nauthorize the Chief Engineer of the District to execute the easement\ndocument and authorize delivery to Southern California Edison Company;\nand find that the Nile/Tigris 12kv Circuit project is exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works)\nAPPROVE (24-3665)
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78. On-Call Water Meter Maintenance Services Contract\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks\nDistricts and Marina del Rey Water System, award a contract to Westerly\nMeter Service Company, a Community Business Enterprise, for on-call\nwater meter maintenance services in the five County Waterworks Districts\nand the Marina del Rey Water System (2, 3, 4 and 5), for a term of one year\nwith four one-year and six month-to-month extension options for a\nmaximum potential contract term of 66 months and a maximum potential\ncontract amount of $3,847,800, with funding included in the County\nWaterworks Districts and the Marina del Rey Water System General Funds\nFiscal Year 2024-25 Budgets; find that the contract work is exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works)\nAPPROVE\nExecute the contract and exercise the extension options if, in the\nopinion of the Director, Westerly Meter Service Company has\nsuccessfully performed during the previous contract period and the\nservices are still required, approve and execute amendments to\nincorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, and\nsuspend and/or terminate the contract for convenience if it is in the\nbest interest of the County; and\nAnnually increase the contract amount up to an additional 10% of\nthe annual contract amount, which is included in the maximum\npotential contract amount for unforeseen additional work within the\nscope of the contract if required, and adjust the annual contract\namount for each option year over the term of the contract to allow\nfor an annual Cost of Living Adjustment in accordance with County\npolicy and the terms of the contract. (24-3669)
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79. Avenue J-12 and 50th Street West Site Improvements Well 4-91\nConstruction Contract\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks\nDistrict No. 40, Antelope Valley (District), approve the Avenue J-12 and\n50th Street West Site Improvements Well 4-91 Project (Project) located in\nthe City of Lancaster (5), and adopt the plans and specifications that are on\nfile for the Project at an estimated construction contract amount between\n$3,400,000 and $5,100,000; advertise for bids to be received before 11:00\na.m. on October 15, 2024; find pursuant to State Public Contract Code,\nSection 3400 (c) (1-4) that it is necessary to specify designated items by\nspecific brand name in order to match other products in use on a particular\npublic improvement either completed or in the course of completion; find\nthat the proposed Project, and related actions, are exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works)\nADOPT\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor\nwith the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if\nnot responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor\nsubmitted the lowest responsive bid;\nAward and execute a construction contract for the Project with the\nresponsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less\nthan the estimated cost range or that exceeds the estimated cost\nrange by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified;\nand\nExtend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of\nsubcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change\norders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director,\naccept the Project upon its final completion, and make required\nfindings and release retention money withheld. (24-3670)
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8. Supporting the Senate Bill S. 4189 (Butler) Youth Climate Leadership\nAct\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Horvath: Direct\nthe Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and\nIntergovernmental Relations Branch , to support Senate Bill S. 4189 (Butler) ,\nYouth Climate Leadership Act of 2024, legislation which creates structured\navenues for youth engagement at the Federal level and will help harness\nthe energy, innovation, and commitment of youth people to drive forward\ncomprehensive and inclusive solutions across the nation, and similar\nproposals that uplift youth voices; and encourage State and Federal elected\nrepresentatives to create bodies like the Los Angeles County Youth Climate\nCommission that elevates youth voices in environmental justice and climate\nchange policy development and implementation. (24-3774)
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80. Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Helistop Airport Land Use Commission\nProject\nRecommendation: Approve the construction plans for the proposed helistop\nfor patient and organ transport at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2), as\ndepicted in the proposed site plan, pursuant to California Public Utilities\nCode Section 21661.5, the Los Angeles County Airport Land Use\nCommission (ALUC) staff reviewed the request and determined that the\nproject is consistent with the policies contained in the Airport Land Use Plan\n(ALUP) and the ALUC review procedures; instruct the Director of Regional\nPlanning to forward a certified copy of the adopted Board letter to the\nCalifornia Division of Aeronautics; and find that the proposed helistop is\nwithin the scope of the project analyzed in the certified Environmental\nImpact Report for the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Master Plan and no\nfurther analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act is required.\n(Department of Regional Planning) APPROVE (24-3661)\nRevised Board Letter\nPublic Safety
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81. Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program Grant Funds\nRecommendation: Authorize the District Attorney to accept grant funding\nfrom the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) through its\nLabor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) for the grant performance period\nbeginning August 1, 2024, and ending July 31, 2025, in the amount of\n$733,351 for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant (WREG) Program,\nwith no required County match for this grant, pursuant to Assembly Bill 102,\nthe grant awarded funds are to be used to defray costs expended on State\nlabor law enforcement and serve the public purpose of assisting workers in\ncombatting wage theft, preventing unfair competition, and protecting State\nrevenue; approve an appropriation adjustment to align the District\nAttorney’s budget with the pro-rated Fiscal Year 2024-25 grant award of\n$673,000; and authorize the District Attorney to serve as Project Director for\nthe WREG Program and execute the DIR LCO grant award agreement, this\nalso includes authorization to approve subsequent amendments,\nmodifications, and/or extensions to the grant award agreements that have\nno Net County Cost impact to the County, and allow for the rollover of\nencumbered unused grant funds to the following grant period upon the\napproval of DIR LCO. (District Attorney) ADOPT 4-VOTES (24-3673)
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82. Report by the Inspector General on Reforms and Oversight Efforts\nReport by the Inspector General on reforms and oversight efforts with\nregard to the Sheriff’s Department, as requested at the Board meeting of\nOctober 9, 2012, and updated on May 31, 2016. RECEIVE AND FILE\n(12-5525)
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83. Report on the Status of Adopting a Global Plan for the Probation\nDepartment’s Halls and Camps\nReport by the Chief Probation Officer with an update on the status of\nadopting a Global Plan for the Probation Department’s Halls and Camps, as\nrequested at the Board meeting of March 21, 2023. RECEIVE AND FILE\n(23-1210)
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84. Traffic Records Improvement Project Program Grant Award\nRecommendation: Authorize the Sheriff, as an agent for the County, to\naccept and execute a Traffic Records Improvement Project Grant Program\n(Program) agreement for the purchase of a license for a Crossroads\nsoftware application, desktop computer equipment for patrol stations, and\nhandheld wireless digital devices for field use, in the amount of $1,500,000\nto fund the Sheriff's Department’s North Patrol Division for the grant period\nof October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, with funding to be\nincluded in the Sheriff's Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 Supplemental\nChanges budget request; execute and submit all required grant documents\nincluding, but not limited to, agreements, modifications, extensions, and\npayment requests that may be necessary for the completion of the\nProgram; apply and submit a grant application to the State Office of Traffic\nSafety (OTS) for this Program in future fiscal years, and execute all\nrequired grant application documents, including assurances and\ncertifications, when and if such future funding becomes available; and\naccept all grant awards for the Program in future fiscal years, if awarded by\nthe OTS, and execute all required grant award documents including, but not\nlimited to, agreements, modifications, extensions, and payment requests,\nwhich may be necessary for completion of the Program in future fiscal\nyears. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE (24-3626)
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85. Networked Logging Recorder System Maintenance and Support\nServices Sole Source Contract\nRecommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a sole source\ncontract with NICE Systems, Inc (NICE), for the provision of continued\nmaintenance and support services (Services) for the Sheriff’s Department’s\nNetworked Logging Recorder System, effective September 11, 2024\nthrough September 10, 2027, with the maximum contract amount not to\nexceed $1,200,000, with funding allocated in the Department's operating\nbudget, and the Department is responsible for ensuring it has adequate\nfunding in its operating budgets prior to requesting and approving services\nunder the contract; authorize the Sheriff to execute amendments and\nchange notices to the contract in order to effectuate modifications, which do\nnot materially affect any term of the contract, add new or revised standard\nCounty contract provisions adopted by the Board, as periodically required,\neffectuate the assignment and delegation/mergers or acquisitions provision,\nengage NICE to provide Services, as required by the County, with up to\n$15,000 in contingency funds for required TMR for the term of the contract,\nand terminate the contract, either in whole or in part. (Sheriff’s\nDepartment) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer\nrecommends approval of this item.) (24-3674)
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86. Special Appropriation Fund Transfer\nRecommendation: Approve the transfer of funds from services and supplies\nto reimburse the Sheriff’s Special Appropriation Fund in the amount of\n$11,597.48. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE (24-3628)\nOrdinances for Adoption
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87. County Code, Title 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by\nadding and establishing the salaries for two employee classifications; and\nadding, deleting, and/or changing certain employee classifications and\nnumber of ordinance positions in the Departments of Arts and Culture,\nChief Executive Officer, Fire, Health Services, Medical Examiner, and\nSheriff. ADOPT (24-3138)
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88. County Code, Title 11 - Health and Safety Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 11 - Health and\nSafety by amending Section 11.02 and adding Chapter 11.41, Addressing\nMedical Debt through Data Collection, this ordinance clarifies that unless\notherwise specified in this Code, Title 11 is applicable in the unincorporated\nareas of the County and any incorporated city that adopts this Title 11, in\nwhole or in part, into its municipal code by adoption or resolution;\nauthorizes the Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and\npolicies on debt collection and financial assistance activities from hospitals\noperating in the County of Los Angeles; and establishes that the\nDepartment of Public Health has the authority to enforce violations of this\nordinance. ADOPT (24-3083)
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89. County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 22 - Planning and\nZoning to implement design standards for residential development by\nadding new definitions, establishing new land use regulations Countywide,\nand including minor modifications to existing Title 22 provisions (On July 18,\n2023, the Board indicated its intent to approve the ordinance.) (County\nCounsel) ADOPT (23-2428)\nMiscellaneous
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9. Increasing our Capacity to Address Unsheltered Homelessness in\nAdvance of Major Sporting and Entertainment Events\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Executive\nDirector of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, in partnership\nwith the City of Los Angeles, LA 2028, the Executive Committee on\nRegional Homelessness Alignment, the Chief Executive Officer of the Los\nAngeles Homeless Services Authority, homeless service providers, local\ngovernments, and other relevant stakeholders, to develop a written regional\nstrategy by December 2025, with input from meetings with key\nstakeholders, to increase and sustain the capacity to address unsheltered\nhomelessness around areas where major sporting events will take place,\nincluding the following:\nAn approach for events on County property, unincorporated areas,\nand contracted cities, as well as a strategy for regional partnership on\nevents not directly under the County’s jurisdiction;\nAn approach for determining which encampments need to be\naddressed in preparation for these events;\nAn assessment of tools and best practices the County can leverage\nand/or augment to address encampments;\nAn assessment of how these events could impact current strategies\nfor utilizing hotels and motels for encampment resolution;\nA proposal for supporting unhoused individuals living in these\nencampments, with an emphasis on permanent housing solutions;\nA budget estimate associated with this strategy; and\nOpportunities to engage the philanthropic community, corporate\npartners, hosting sites, sports associations, and coordinating entities,\nto support implementation of this strategy. (24-3780)
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90. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, S., D., A Minor by Collins, Tammi, et\nal. v. County of Los Angeles\nLos Angeles County Contract Cities Liability Trust Fund Claims Board's\nrecommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, S., D., A Minor\nby Collins, Tammi, et al. v. County of Los Angeles United States District\nCourt Case No.: 2:21-CV-07986, in the amount of $175,000, and instruct\nthe Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from\nthe Sheriff's Department Contract Cities Trust Fund's budget.\nThis lawsuit concerns allegations of Federal and State civil rights violations,\nincluding excessive force arising out of Plaintiffs' detention by Sheriff's\ndeputies. (24-3567)
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91. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Michael Medina v. Robert Steven\nGomez, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Michael Medina v. Robert Steven Gomez, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23841, in the amount of\n$250,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Department of Parks and Recreation's\nbudget.\nThis lawsuit arises from alleged injuries Plaintiff sustained in a vehicle\naccident involving an employee of Parks and Recreation. (24-3574)
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92. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Samuel Nelson v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Samuel Nelson v. County of Los Angeles, et al.,\nUnited States District Court Case No.: 2:22-cv-00832, in the amount of\n$7,000,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis civil rights lawsuit concerns allegations of excessive force arising out of\nPlaintiff's detention and arrest by a Sheriff's Department deputy. (24-3642)
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93. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Non-Litigated Claim of Lequita Best\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Non-Litigated Claim of Lequita Best, in the amount of\n$250,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Department of Beaches and Harbors'\nbudget.\nThis inverse condemnation claim contends that a ruptured pipe supplying\nwater to a Beaches and Harbors restroom caused flooding and erosion on\nClaimant's property. (24-3629)
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94. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Heather Randall v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Heather Randall v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 23AVCV00122, in the amount of\n$200,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Department of Health Services' budget.\nThis medical malpractice lawsuit arises from alleged injuries Plaintiff\nsuffered after receiving care and treatment at High Desert Regional Health\nCenter. (24-3499)
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95. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Johnny Smith, et al. v. City of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board’s recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Johnny Smith, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11178, in the amount of\n$495,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Department of Children and Family\nServices’ budget.\nThis lawsuit against the Department of Children and Family Services\nalleges negligence and breach of mandatory duties resulting in the death of\na minor. (24-3714)
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96. Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Xavier Vivian-Jones v. County of Los\nAngeles, et al.\nLos Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement\nof the matter entitled, Xavier Vivian-Jones v. County of Los Angeles, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11801, in the amount of\n$140,000, and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to\nimplement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget.\nThis lawsuit arises from alleged injuries Plaintiff sustained in a traffic\ncollision involving a Sheriff's Department patrol vehicle driven by an on-duty\ndeputy. (24-3502)
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97. City of Arcadia Election\nRequest from the City of Arcadia: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3512)
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98. City of Artesia Election\nRequest from the City of Artesia: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3513)
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99. City of Burbank Election\nRequest from the City of Burbank: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate this election with\nthe Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3522)
#1 Previous Meeting Items
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\nby the Board on January 10, 2023; (c) Conditions of extreme peril to the\nsafety of persons and property arose as a result of severe winter storms\nbeginning January 1, 2023 affecting areas throughout Los Angeles County,\nas proclaimed on January 10, 2023 and ratified by the Board on January\n17, 2023; (d) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons\nand property on the basis of the frigid winter storms beginning February 23,\n2023 affecting the areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on\nMarch 1, 2023 and ratified by the Board on March 7, 2023; (e) Conditions of\nextreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist on the basis of the\narrival, presence, and impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary throughout Los\nAngeles County beginning August 20, 2023, as proclaimed on August 20,\n2023 and ratified by the Board on August 22, 2023; and (f) Conditions of\ndisaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist on\nthe basis of winter storms in the County beginning February 1, 2024, as\nproclaimed on February 4, 2024 and ratified by the Board on February 6,\n2024. (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\nAngeles County, as requested by Supervisors Solis and Hahn at the Board\nmeeting of April 30, 2019. (A-18)
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A-2. CONFERENCE REGARDING POTENTIAL THREATS TO PUBLIC\nSERVICES OR 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\nany other 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\nthe meeting 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\nissues related to Exide, as requested at the Board meeting of June 8, 2016.\n(A-12)
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A-6. Discussion on the status of the Federal and/or State Budgets, Federal\nand/or State legislative matters and Executive Orders, and their impact on\nLos Angeles County, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the\nmeeting of January 17, 2017. (A-13)
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A-7. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues or action\ntaken by the Federal government relating to immigration policies, as\nrequested by Supervisors Barger and Solis at the meeting of January 17,\n2017 and revised by Supervisors Solis and Hahn on September 12, 2017.\n(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\nAngeles County, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the Board\nmeeting of February 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\nand Hahn at the Board meeting of March 14, 2017. (A-16)
#1 Regional Park Item
1-P. Regional Park and Open Space District Meeting Minutes for July 2024\nRecommendation: Approve minutes of the meeting of the Regional Park\nand Open Space District for the month of July 2024. NOTE: The minutes\nfor the month of July 2024 can be found online at:\nhttps://lacounty.gov/sop/ (24-3243)\nV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 129
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1-D. MacLaren Esperanza Village Project\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Approve the\ndesignation of the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority to serve as the agent of the County of Los Angeles\n(County) to manage the development of the Esperanza Village Affordable\nHousing Project, an affordable multifamily rental housing development,\nconsisting of approximately 202 affordable rental housing units reserved for\noccupancy by low-income persons/families, seniors, and persons with\nspecial needs, for a proposed 75-year ground lease term (Housing Project),\nlocated on a portion of the property located at 4024 Durfee Avenue in the\nCity of El Monte (Site); authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and\nexecute an Option to Lease Agreement between the County and MacLaren\nHall Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, or its\nCounty-approved designee (Developer), to lease the Housing Project Site\nfor the development of the Housing Project; and authorize Executive\nDirector to serve as the agent to the County to manage development of the\nHousing Project, including execution of the Ground Lease, upon satisfaction\nof the conditions set forth in the Option to Lease Agreement, and any other\nadditional transaction documents consistent with and/or necessary for, the\nimplementation of the foregoing approvals, including execution of any\namendments to the foregoing documents. 4-VOTES (Relates to Agenda\nNo. 6) (24-3777)
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2-D. Application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban\nDevelopment for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Mitchell: Authorize\nthe Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to\nsubmit an application to the United States Department of Housing and\nUrban Development (HUD) for the Rental Assistance Demonstration Project\n(RAD) conversion of 12 units of public housing at the following sites\nindicated below; execute any related documents to comply with HUD\nrequirements; amend the application to HUD to add or remove sites or\nmake other revisions as needed, execute any related documents, including\nexecuting any necessary amendments, and take any other actions to\neffectuate the proposed conversion and to comply with HUD requirements:\n4621 and 4625 Linsley Street in unincorporated East Rancho\nDominguez;\n11117 and 11119 Firmona Avenue in unincorporated Lennox;\n4 units at 1229 South McBride Avenue in unincorporated East Los\nAngeles; and\n4 units at 927 South Simmons Avenue in unincorporated East Los\nAngeles. (24-3770)
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3-D. Declaration of Local Emergency for Homelessness - Implementation\nActions for the Los Angeles County Development Authority\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Apply the\ndelegated authorities and processes proclaimed and approved by Board\nOrder No. 3 of January 10, 2023 entitled, “Proclamation of Local\nEmergency for Homelessness in the County of Los Angeles” (Emergency\nProclamation), and those delegated authorities and processes approved by\nBoard Order No. 16 of February 7, 2023 entitled, “Declaration of Local\nEmergency for Homelessness - Implementation Actions,” and further tools\nand delegated authorities approved by Board Order No. 22 of October 3,\n2023 entitled, “Updating the County’s Implementation of the Proclamation of\na Local Emergency for Homelessness in the County of Los Angeles,” to the\nLos Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and the Executive\nDirector of the Los Angeles County Development Authority, in implementing\nthe People Experiencing Homelessness (PEH) Missions that implements or\nis in support of a PEH Mission in response to the Emergency Proclamation;\nand to improve homeless service delivery, authorize the Executive Director\nto apply for, and accept new or expanded grant agreements that support a\nPEH Mission, provided the Executive Director confirms in writing that the\nservices funded by the grant support a PEH Mission in response to the\nEmergency Proclamation, sufficient funds are budgeted for matching or\nother grant requirements, and adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a\nresolution authorizing the Executive Director to apply for and receive State,\nFederal, or local funds, and execute all necessary agreements for use of\nsuch funds and take all related actions, including execution of any\nnecessary documents. (24-3771)
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4-D. City of Artesia Revolving Grant Fund\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Authorize the\nExecutive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to\nexecute an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant\n(CDBG) Reimbursable Contract (CDBG Contract) between the County and\nthe City of Artesia (City), to be effective through June 30, 2025, and\nproviding additional CDBG funds from the Revolving Grant Fund to the City\nfor a total amount of $362,895 for the City's Sidewalk and ADA Compliant\nImprovements Project, following execution by all parties; and find that\napproval of the amendment to the CDBG Contract is not subject to the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (24-3738)
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5-D. Los Angeles County Development Authority Meeting Minutes for July\n2024\nRecommendation: Approve minutes of the meeting of the Los Angeles\nCounty Development Authority for the month of July 2024. NOTE: The\nminutes for the month of July 2024 can be found online at:\nhttps://lacounty.gov/sop/ (24-3241)\nAGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF\nTHE REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT\nOF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024\n9:30 A.M.

LADWP Board

#1 Order of Business H
1. Presentation regarding Hydration Station in Public – September 2024\nI. Reports by Commissioners on Committee Activity\nJ. Filed Items
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1. Financial Services Organization Monthly Activities Report – June 2024
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2. Report on Purchase of Mitigation Credits for Environmental Project Impacts\n– January through June 2024 and Cumulative Payments for Quarters 1 – 2,\n2024
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3. Report on Payment of Fines and Penalties for Environmental Violations –\nJanuary through June 2024 and Cumulative Payments for Quarters 1 – 2,\n2024\n5\nK. Minutes
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1. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the August 27, 2024,\nRegular Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.
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2. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the August 27, 2024,\nSpecial Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.\nL. Introduction of Motions for Future Consideration\nM. Discussion with Neighborhood Council Representatives\nDiscussion with Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood\nCouncil Resolution or Community Impact Statement filed with the City Clerk\nwhich relate to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda for the\nBoard.
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1. Community Impact Statement - Council File Number: 23-0600-S9\nN. Items for Approval
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1. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Agreement No. 47820 for Geographic Information System\nMaintenance and Support with POWER Engineers, Inc. The Agreement\nwill provide knowledge transfer and guidance from POWER Engineers, Inc.\nfor a term of one year and a not to exceed amount of $2,000,000. This\nAgreement will expire on October 1, 2025.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines\nSection 15060(c)(3).
#2 Order of Business N
2. Recommended by Office of the Chief Operating Officer\nApproval of Adoption of the Headworks Site Development Project\nMitigated Negative Declaration in Accordance with the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. The total Project is estimated to cost\n$271,000,000 over the planning, design, and construction timeline,\nthrough Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 to FY 2027-2028 for the Restoration\nPark, through FY 2026-2027 to FY 2029-2030 for Water Quality Laboratory,\nand through FY 2029-2030 to FY 2030-2031 for the Direct Potable Reuse\nDemonstration Facility.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15070-15075.\n6
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3. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Energy Cost Adjustment Expenditures for the 12-Month\nPeriod Commencing October 1, 2024. Requesting approval of\nSchedules B, C, and D, which are on file with the Secretary of the Board\nand which describe and identify estimated non-renewable fuel expense\ntotaling $358 Million and non-renewable purchased power expense totaling\n$526 Million on Schedule B, estimated Renewable Portfolio Standard\nexpense totaling $1,033 Million on Schedule C, and estimated Demand-Side\nManagement expense totaling $138 Million on Schedule D for the 12-month\nperiod commencing October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, for\ninclusion in components of the Energy Cost Adjustment.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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4. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Estimated Water Supply Cost, Water Quality Improvement,\nand Owens Valley Regulatory Expenditures for January 1, 2025, through\nDecember 31, 2025. This Resolution approves expenditures for\ninclusion, for the 12-month period commencing January 1, 2025.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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5. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Agreement No. 47854-5 for Workday Implementation and\nMaintenance Services with PowerPlan, Inc. The term of this Agreement\nis for a five-year period for an amount not to exceed $8,200,000. The\nAgreement is the result of a Request for Sole Source Proposal No. 90758.\nThis Agreement will expire in September of 2029.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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6. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Contract No. 405 for Rental of Dump Trucks with Operators –\nL.A.C. Motor Enterprises, Inc. The term of the Contract is for three years,\nand an amount not to exceed $26,402,833. This Contract will expire in\nAugust 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n7. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Contract Nos. 678A, and 678B for Medium Voltage Cable with\nTaihan Electric USA, Ltd. and CME Wire and Cable, Inc., respectively. The\nContracts are for a term of one year with two one-year optional renewal\nperiods, for an estimated expenditure of $74,119,011, and an amount not to\nexceed $92,648,763. These Contracts will expire in August 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n7\n8. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Pole Attachment License Agreement Between LADWP and\nStimulus Technologies of California, LLC, No. PD-2947. The Agreement is\nfor a term of ten years in accordance with the Los Angeles Administrative\nCode, Section 23.142. This Agreement will generate revenues that shall be\ndeposited into LADWP’s Power Fund. This Agreement will expire in\nSeptember 2034.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.\n9. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47565 for Energy\nImbalance Market Merchant and Entity Settlement and Transmission\nBilling Systems with Power Settlements Consulting and Software, LLC.\nThe proposed Amendment will extend the term of the Agreement by an\nadditional three years with two one-year extension options, for a total\nterm of up to ten years, and increase the not to exceed amount by\n$5,959,710, from $3,909,230 to $9,868,940, including contingency. This\nAgreement was originally the result of a competitive solicitation Request\nfor Proposal No. 90478. This Amendment will expire in October 2029.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n10. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Contract No. 490 for 38-kiloVolt (kV) Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)\nand Novec Insulated Switchgear with WESCO Distribution, Inc. This\nContract is to furnish and deliver 38-kV, SF6, and Novec insulated\nswitchgear, for a period of one year with two one-year optional renewal\nperiods. The total maximum expenditure will not exceed $75,000,000. This\nContract is estimated to expire in September 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n11. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Contract No. 141 for 138-kiloVolt (kV) and 230-kV, Sulfur\nHexafluoride (SF6) Gas, Circuit Breakers for Various Substations with\nHitachi Energy USA, Inc. This Contract is to furnish and deliver 138-kV and\n230-kV circuit breakers, for a period of one year with two one-year optional\nrenewal periods. The total estimated expenditure is $57,389,514 and an\namount not to exceed $71,736,894. The Contract is a result of a competitive\nbid process. This Contract is estimated to expire in September 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n8\n12. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Agreement No. 47778 for Design-Build Services for Fairmont\nSedimentation Plant with McCarthy/CDM Smith, Inc. The Agreement is for a\nterm of six years plus one renewal option year, and for an amount not to\nexceed $850,000,000. This Agreement will expire in September 2030.\nDetermine item is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15070-15075.\nCity Council approval is required.\n13. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Closing Resolution for Safe Drinking Water State Revolving\nLoan Fund Construction Financing for City Trunk Line North Unit 1. The\nLADWP has been awarded a total of $1,238,125,946 in funding from the\nSafe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund through State Water Board.\nThat amount includes $45,000,000 in 100 percent principal forgiveness\nawards under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and\n$14,400,000 in grants from the base Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.\nDetermine item is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 (c)(3), and 15070-15075.\n14. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Contract No. 459 for Ductile Iron Pipe and Rubber Gaskets with\nUnited Waterworks, Inc. The Contract is to furnish and deliver ductile iron\npipe and rubber gaskets for a term of one year with two one-year optional\nrenewal periods. The total estimated expenditure is $36,810,409, and for an\namount not to exceed $46,013,011. The Contract is a result of a competitive\nbid process. This Contract will be set to expire in August 2025 with two\noptional renewal years, for an overall expiration of August 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n9\nO. Closed Session\nThe Board shall recess into closed session for a conference with legal counsel\nregarding the below items:
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nArtour Karkmazyan v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power;\nCity of Los Angeles; Armando Martin, Los Angeles Superior Court\nCase No. 22STCV15111.\nThe Board shall publicly report any action taken in closed session and the vote or\nabstention of every member present thereon, in accordance with Section 54957.1 of the\nCalifornia Government Code.