Los Angeles — 2024-09-24

City Council

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(1) 24­0160­S54 CD 1 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1036 West Avenue 37. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1036 West Avenue 37. (Lien: $1,276.56)
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(10) 24­0160­S51 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 4424 South Avalon Boulevard (also known as 4422 South Avalon Boulevard). Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4424 South Avalon Boulevard (also known as 4422 South Avalon Boulevard). (Lien: $920.40)
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(11) 17­0160­S204 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 164 East Florence Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 164 East Florence Avenue. (Lien: $514.42)
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(12) 24­0160­S53 CD 9 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 700 West 53rd Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 700 West 53rd Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)
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(13) 24­0160­S49 CD 11 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1 West Yawl Street, Unit A. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1 West Yawl Street, Unit A. (Lien: $1,276.56)
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(14) CD 11 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 16513 West Las Casas Place. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 16513 West Las Casas Place. (Lien: $920.40)
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(15) 24­0160­S50 CD 12 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 10210 North Encino Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10210 North Encino Avenue. (Lien: $2,652.30)
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(16) 24­0160­S22 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­ compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1749 North Garfield Place. HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1749 North Garfield Place.  (Lien: $3,458.79) (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(17) 24­0160­S56 CD 15 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 550 West 14th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 550 West 14th Street. (Lien: $2,340.00)
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(18) 24­0900­S27 CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Carl Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting d st at e Code a d Go e e t Code Sect o 53 53 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(19) 24­0900­S28 CD 9 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and 39th Street No. 1 Street Lighting District​. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(2) 24­0160­S57 CD 1 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 238 East Avenue 41. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 238 East Avenue 41. (Lien: $5,370.98)
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(20) 24­0900­S29 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Cliff Drive and Tacoma Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2 PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(21) 24­0900­S30 CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Arvilla Avenue and Stagg Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(22) 24­0900­S31 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street No. 2 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. p y g y g assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(23) 24­0900­S32 CDs 4, 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Killion Street and Vesper Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. 2.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). 3.  INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(24) 24­0900­S33 CD 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1.  DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(25) 24­0945 CD 6 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off­ site consumption at Oxnard Liquor, located at 14923 ­ 14927 West Oxnard Street, Unit Space A. Applicant: Hayk Yavryan ­ Oxnard Liquor Representative: Patrick E. Panzarello ­ Patrick Panzarello Consulting Services TIME LIMIT FILE ­ NOVEMBER 12, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 8, 2024) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application)
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(26) 18 0849 CD 9 MOTION (PRICE ­ PARK) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to finance the new construction of the 35­unit multifamily housing development known as Broadway Apartments (Project) located at 301 West 49th Street in Council District (CD) 9. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on June 7, 2024 for the Project, attached to the Motion. 2.  ADOPT the TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,720,000 for the construction of a 35­unit multifamily housing Project located at 301 West 49th Street in CD 9. Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(27) 20­1176 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION, and RESOLUTION relative to amending Section 5.168.1 of Article 5, Chapter 9, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to provide for the issuance of a replacement subordinate bond designated as the Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bond, Series 2021 (Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act) (WIFIA Bond), and the creation of a construction fund to receive proceeds of the WIFIA Bond. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 4, 2024, amending Section 5.168.1 of Article 5, Chapter 9, Division 5 of the LAAC to provide for the issuance of a replacement subordinate bond ­ WIFIA, and the creation of a construction fund to receive proceeds of the WIFIA Bond 2.  ADOPT the Twenty­Eighth Supplemental Subordinate General RESOLUTION, included as Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, which authorizes and approves amendments to the Twenty­Sixth Supplemental Subordinate General Resolution relating to the Los Angeles WIFIA Bond in order to allow for earlier disbursement of proceeds, including to incorporate a new loan amortization schedule related thereto, and other related actions. 3.  AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in the report to implement the intent of the Mayor and City Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the proposed recommendations, as these recommendations relate to amending an existing WIFIA Loan Agreement between the City and the United States Environmental Protection Agency and all associated debt service of the replacement Los Angeles WIFIA Bond issued pursuant to this amended loan agreement will be paid solely from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Additionally, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Bureau of Sanitation are jointly drafting a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant Advanced Water Purification Facility Project (Project). While the MOA is still in the process of being finalized, the expectation is that the LADWP will share in significant portions of these Project costs, including reimbursing the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund for all debt service payments associated with the WIFIA Bond. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that debt service on the replacement WIFIA Bond will be paid from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO further reports that there is no debt impact to the City’s General Fund from the approval of the recommendations in the report as debt service on Wastewater System ( g p ) p Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Total debt service for the approximate $224 million replacement WIFIA Bond is projected to be $292 million, including $68 million in interest, over 31 years at an interest rate of 1.72 percent. The City will only make interest payments until June 2028, at which point principal repayment will commence with level debt service payments thereafter of approximately $10.1 million annually. Debt service amounts are estimated, as actual amounts will depend on the amounts and timing of disbursements of proceeds of the replacement WIFIA Bond. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(28) 24­0937 STATUTORY EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Resolution No. 025­025 approving the Navajo Large Generator Interconnection Agreement between AES ES Westwing, LLC; AES Westwing II ES, LLC; Arizona Public Service Company; the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP); Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Tucson Electric Power Company; and the United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for Q292, Contract No. 54548/DWP No. BP 22­012 (Navajo LGIA); and, delegating to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) authority to amend said Agreement. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  DETERMINE that the Navajo LGIA is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15277. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15277, CEQA does not apply to any project or portion thereof located outside of California which will be subject to environmental impact review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or pursuant to a law of that state requiring preparation of a document containing essentially the same points of analysis as in an Environmental Impact Statement prepared under the NEPA. Any emissions or discharges that would have a significant effect on the environment in the State of California are subject to CEQA where a California public agency has authority over the emissions or discharges. 2.  CONCUR with the Board’s action of August 13, 2024, Resolution No. 025­025, which approves and authorizes the execution of the Navajo LGIA between AES ES Westwing, LLC; AES Westwing II ES, LLC; Arizona Public Service Company; LADWP; Nevada Power Company; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Tucson Electric Power Company; and the United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation; Contract No. 54548/DWP No. BP 22­012. 3.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 22, 2024, approving the Navajo LGIA between AES ES Westwing, LLC, and AES Westwing II ES, LLC, and Arizona Public Service Company; the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LADWP; Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Tucson Electric Power Company; and the United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Contract No. 54548/DWP No. BP 22­012); and, delegating to the Board authority to amend said Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The LADWP has ownership share in other components of the Navajo Southern Transmission System. However, the LADWP has no ownership share in the Westwing 230 kilovolt Switchyard and does not anticipate any financial impact from the execution of the Navajo LGIA. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(29) 24­0940 GENERAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Resolution No. 025­015 authorizing the Quitclaim of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) Telephone Lines and Line of Poles Easement located in the County of San Bernardino. eco e dat o s o Cou c act o , SU J C O O OF THE MAYOR: 1.  DETERMINE that the quitclaim of the LADWP telephone and telephone pole easement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the General Exemption described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as General Exemptions apply in situations where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. 2.  CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of August 13, 2024, Resolution No. 025­015, which approves execution and quitclaim of a 20­foot wide right of way Telephone Lines and Line of Poles Easement, LADWP File No. P­ 102026, located in the County of San Bernardino, California, as identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 0418­111­20, 21, and 22; and Parcel Map 2098. 3.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 22, 2024, approving Board Resolution No. 025­015 authorizing the quitclaim of LADWP’s telephone and telephone pole easement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 025­015 will have no impact on the General Fund. The LADWP Power Revenue Fund will receive $6,420 in one­time revenue as the $6,420 processing fee to quitclaim the easement has been paid by the property owner of record. The proposed request complies with the LADWP’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(3) 24­0160­S28 CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­ compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 5800 West Wilshire Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5800 West Wilshire Boulevard. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of August 6, 2024)
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(30) 14­0268­S18 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Tenant Anti­Harassment Ordinance with changes consistent with State and Federal statutes. eco e dat o s o Cou c act o , as t ated by ot o ( a a Harris­Dawson – Soto­Martinez): 1.  REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft Ordinance, in consultation with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and any other relevant departments, to amend the Tenant Anti­Harassment Ordinance (Ordinance No. 187109) with the following changes consistent with State and Federal statutes: a.  Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 45.33 as follows: Tenant Harassment shall be defined as a landlord's knowing and willful course of bad faith conduct directed at a specific tenant or tenants that causes the latter detriment and or harm, and that serves no lawful purpose, including, .  “Bad faith” refers to willful, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct. Examples of Tenant Harassment include but are not limited to, the following actions: b.  Amend LAMC Section 45.33.1 as follows: Reducing or eliminating, or threatening to reduce or to eliminate, housing services required by a lease, contract or law, including the elimination of parking if provided in the tenant's lease or contract except when necessary to comply with a court order or local or state law, or to create an accessory dwelling unit or additional housing. c.  Maintain LAMC Section 45.33.2 as follows: Failing to perform and timely complete  necessary  repairs and maintenance required by Federal, State, County, or local housing, health, or safety laws; or failure to follow applicable industry standards to minimize exposure to noise, dust, lead paint, asbestos, or other building materials with potentially harmful health impacts. d Amend LAMC Section 45 33 3 as follows: Abuse of the right of access into a rental unit as established and limited by California Civil Code Section 1954, including the following: entering or photographing portions of a rental unit that are beyond the scope of a lawful entry or inspection,; failure to explicitly state the specific justification for entry in notice to the tenant, failure to reasonably coordinate entry with the tenant's schedule; misrepresenting the reasons for accessing residential real property as stated on the notice of entry; failure to provide the approximate time window for the entry or providing a time window that is unreasonably excessive in time for the stated purpose; failure to timely notify the tenant that entry for which the tenant was previously given notice has been canceled, and/or excessively requesting entry in a manner not reasonably justified by the reason stated on the notice. e.  Amend LAMC Section 45.33.4 as follows: Threatening a tenant,  or their guests, by word or gesture, with physical harm. f.  Maintain LAMC Section 45.33.5 as follows: Attempting to coerce the tenant to vacate with offer(s) of payments. g.  Amend LAMC Section 45.33.6 as follows: Misrepresenting Representing to a tenant that the tenant is required to vacate a rental unit or enticing a tenant to vacate a rental unit through an intentional misrepresentation or the concealment or omission of a material fact. h.  Amend LAMC Section 45.33.9 as follows: Refusing to acknowledge, facilitate, or accept receipt of lawful rent payments or rental assistance payments as set forth in the lease agreement or as established by the usual practice of the parties or applicable law.  This includes refusal to accept rent paid on behalf of the tenant from a third party, or refusing to timely provide a W­9 form or other necessary documentation for the tenant to receive rental assistance from a government agency, non­profit organization, or other third party. i.  Amend LAMC Section 45.33.15 as follows: Interfering with a tenant's right to privacy; or requesting information that violates a tenant's right to privacy, including, but not limited to, residency or citizenship status or Social Security Number,  relationship status, or criminal history, except as authorized by law. j.  Amend LAMC Section 45.33.16 as follows: 16.  Unilaterally imposing or requiring an existing tenant to agree to new material terms of tenancy or a new rental agreement, unless: (1) the change in the terms of the tenancy is authorized by California Civil Code Sections 1946.2(f), 1947.5. or 1947.12, or required by Federal, State, or local law or regulatory agreement with a government agency; or (2) the change in the terms of the tenancy was accepted in writing by the tenant after receipt of written notice from the owner that the tenant need not accept such new term as part of the rental agreement. k.  Insert LAMC Section 45.33.17 as follows: 16 17.  Other repeated acts or omissions of such significance as to substantially interfere with or disturb the comfort, repose, peace or quiet of a tenant(s) and that cause, are likely to cause, or are committed with the objective to cause a tenant(s) to surrender or waive any rights in relation to such tenancy. l Maintain LAMC Section 45 34 as follows: A tenant may use the protections afforded in this article as an affirmative defense in unlawful detainer, ejectment, and other actions when their landlord engages in actions constituting tenant harassment as defined in this article and other applicable laws. m.  Amend LAMC Section 45.35.A as follows: An aggrieved tenant under this article,  the City of Los Angeles, or any person, organization, or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interests of an aggrieved tenant(s) under this article, may institute civil proceedings as provided by law, against any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article, regardless of whether the rental unit remains occupied or has been vacated due to harassment. n.  Amend LAMC Section 45.35.B as follows: A tenant prevailing in court under this article  may shall be awarded compensatory damages, rent refunds for reduction in housing services, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, imposition of civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation depending upon the severity of the violation, tenant relocation, and other appropriate relief, as adjudged by the court. o.  Amend LAMC Section 45.35.D as follows: Any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article, and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article may be enjoined therefrom by a court of competent jurisdiction. A court may issue other equitable relief as appropriate, if legal requirements of equitable relief are met. p.  Amend LAMC Section 45.35.E as follows: The remedies in this paragraph are not exclusive nor do they penalties  and punitive damages, as provided by law.  The court may also award punitive damages to any plaintiff, including the City of Los Angeles, in a proper case as defined by Civil Code Section 3294 or successor statute. In addition to the remedies provided herein, a violator is liable for such costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred bv the City in abatement and prosecution of the violation. q.  Amend LAMC Section 45.35.F as follows: Landlord Notice. A civil proceeding or small claims case initiated under this article alleging any violation of LAMC Section 45.33.2 may be commenced only after the tenant or any other person provides written notice to the landlord of the alleged violation, and the landlord fails to remedy the repair or maintenance issue within a reasonable period of time.  However, no waiting period shall apply if the landlord's conduct is intentional and demonstrates a willful disregard for the comfort, safety or well­being of the tenant(s). r.  Insert LAMC Section 45.45.G as follows: G. Statute of Limitations. The statute of limitations for an action shall be three (3) years, and all remedies under the Ordinance are available for the entire statutory period. 2.  INSTRUCT the LAHD and REQUEST the City Attorney to report to the Housing and Homelessness Committee monthly on the number of Tenant Anti­Harassment Ordinance claims in each District, the tenant's reasoning for filing, and how the City has responded to each claim. The report should include the corresponding unit information such as address, rent amount, and if it is protected by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Community Impact Statement: Yes For if Amended: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council. (Continued from Council meeting of September 17, 2024)
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(31) 14­0966 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of William Saxe Epps to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of William Saxe Epps to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M=5; F=2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)
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(32) 24­1200­S39 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Taylor Holland to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Taylor Holland to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)
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(33) 24­1200­S49 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Daniela Solano to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Daniela Solano to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M=4; F=8; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)
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(34) 24­1200­S40 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Gregory Lippe to the Police Permit Review Panel for the term ending June 30, 2029. RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Gregory Lippe to the Police Permit Review Panel for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 3. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)
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(35) 24­1041 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024­25 State of California, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) ­ Law Enforcement. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: a.  Retroactively apply for, negotiate and accept the grant award of $998,099.00 relative to the FY 2024­25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement from the CHP, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and, execute any documents or agreements necessary to accept the grant funds, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form. b.  Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with one selected vendor for a term of one year within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $30 000 f th i i f hl b t i t i it relates to the grant program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2.  AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a.  Spend up to $998,099.00 in funding in accordance with the grant award agreement. b.  Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the FY 2024­ 25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant receipts into the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined. c.  Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3.  AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a.  Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to $998,099.00 within the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, for disbursement of the FY 2024­25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant funds. b.  Increase appropriations on an as­needed basis from the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows: i.  Account Name: Overtime General; Account No. 001090; Amount: $27,000.01 ii.  Account Name: Overtime Sworn; Account No. 001092; Amount: $839,294.22 c.  Transfer appropriations of $80,584.77 within the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, from FY 2024­25 CTFGP – Law Related Costs account, account number to be determined, for related costs, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAPD, subject to the approval of the CAO, of the costs incurred during the grant performance period. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations stated in the report will authorize the LAPD to retroactively accept the Fiscal Year 2024­25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant award of $998,099.00 from the CHP, for a one­year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. No matching funds are required for this grant. Cost Allocation Plan 41 indirect cost rates for grant­eligible overtime and related costs ($80,584.77) in support of this program will also be reimbursed with the grant funds for FY 2024­25. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant­eligible costs are fully funded by the grant program award. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(36) 22­1438­S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicle (QUGV) Inspection Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023­2024. Recommendations for Council action: 1.  NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated August 29, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22­1438­S1, relative to the QUGV Inspection Report for FY 2023­2024. 2.  INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to provide bi­annual reports to the Council on the deployments of the QUGV, including where and why the QUGV was deployed, the outcome of the deployment, and any issues arising from the deployment. g y p financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(37) 22­0051­S2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Officer­Involved Shooting Instances from July 2023 to December 2023. Recommendation for Council action:  NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated March 21, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22­0051­S2, relative to Officer­ Involved Shooting Instances from July 2023 to December 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(38) 13­1493­S18 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to enter into contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to implement the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program, in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). 2.  AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the DEO in the amount up to $1,662,625 for the manufacturing, permitting, compliance monitoring, and distribution of vending carts for sidewalk vendors, subject to the review and approval of the City 3.  AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute a sole source contract with Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation in the amount of $500,000 for a one­year contract term, commencing September 2024, to conduct outreach to sidewalk vendors; educate vendors on business topics including Senate Bill 972; provide technical assistance for permits; and help vendors understand and apply for permits; subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with City contracting requirements. 4.  AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the recommendations above will have no negative impact on the City General Fund, as proposed programs will be funded with American Recovery Plan Act funds, Community Development Block Grant, and the previous transfer of Fiscal Year 2021­22 Unappropriated Balance funds from the Bureau of Street Services. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee report to be submitted in Council.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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(39) 24­0237 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a joint report from Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Library Department relative to a plan to provide banned book access within the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). NOTE and FILE the joint report from the LAWA and Library Department dated August 1, 2024 relative to a plan to provide banned book access within the terminals of LAX. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
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(4) 24­0160­S14 CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7118 West Greeley Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 7118 West Greeley Street.  (Lien: $3,643.54) (Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)
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(40) 22­1545 RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated July 7, 2023, concerning local housing and homelessness in the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.33, et seq. Recommendation for Council Action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated October 31, 2023, to: 1.  Resolve that a local emergency regarding homelessness existed in the City of Los Angeles (City) within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.33, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s July 7, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, and the City Council reaffirms that the local emergency did exist in the City at that time and because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC section 8.33, et seq., there is a need to renew the declaration of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through 90 days from the adoption of this Resolution. 2.  Resolve that the Mayor shall continue to be empowered to respond to the local emergency as granted in LAAC section 8 33 3.  Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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(41) 24­1112 MOTION (LEE ­ McOSKER) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District (CD) 12 special recognition of the LA for All campaign ­ the City's anti­hate public service announcement (PSA) Campaign, at City Hall on September 22, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0947 (Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events ­ Council) to the General Services Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 12 special recognition at City Hall for the LA for All Campaign ­ the City's anti­hate PSA campaign, on September 22, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.
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(42) 24­1200­S44 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Derek Powell to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Derek Powell to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 2; Vacant = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)
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(43) 24­0780 CD 10 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 3600 Wilshire Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  FIND, based on the independent judgement of the decision­maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV­2016­3413­MND, adopted on February 26, 2024; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project. 2.  ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3.  PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 11, 2024, effectuating a Vesting Zone and Height District change from C4­2 and PB​­1 to (T)(Q)C4­​2; for the demolition of an 807­space parking structure and the construction, use and maintenance of two, 23­story mixed­use buildings with 760 dwelling units and 6,359 square feet of commercial uses with a total new floor area of 660,040 square feet; the site is also currently developed with a 22​­story commercial building fronting on Wilshire Boulevard with approximately 385,520 square feet of floor area with retail uses on the ground floor and office tenants on the upper floors, which will remain upon completion; the project’s proposed uses y g maximum height of 268.5 feet built atop a common subterranean and four­story above­grade podium structure with 660,040 square feet of floor area, combined with the commercial office building to remain; the site would contain 1,045,560 square feet of floor area, in addition, 1,294 vehicular parking spaces and 297 bicycle spaces would be provided (including for the existing uses); for the property located at 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval; and, adoption of project findings. 4.  ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 F: ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings. 5.  ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 6.  ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State of California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: 3600 Wilshire Boulevard Case No. CPC­2016­3412­VZC­HD­ZAA­SPR Environmental No. ENV­2016­3413­MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)
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(44) 24­0832 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for the property located at 10756 West Wilkins Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.  DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Sections 15301 (Class 1) and Section 15332 (Class 32), and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. 2.  ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings of Council. 3.  RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Steven Carbone and Michelle Maravich Carbone, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in: 1) approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a 102.5 percent increase in density in lieu of the otherwise permitted 35 percent increase in density allowed under LAMC Section 12.22 A 25; 2) approving a Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Incentive g p p A.25, to permit the construction of a Housing Development Project totaling 11 units, reserving two units for Very Low Income Household Occupancy for a period of 55 years, with the following On​­Menu Incentives: a. An On­​Menu Incentive to permit a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.66:1 in lieu of 3:1 as otherwise permitted in the [Q]RD1.5​1 Zone; b. An On​­Menu Incentive to permit a building height of 56 feet, in lieu of the 45 feet otherwise permitted by the [Q]RD1.5​1 Zone; 3) approving a Design Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.50, for compliance with the requirements of the Westwood Community Design Review Board; 4) approving a Project Permit Compliance Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C, for a project within the Westwood Community Multi​­Family Specific Plan; and, 5) approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the project; for the demolition of a single­​family dwelling and the construction of a new, five­​story, 56​­ foot tall multi­family dwelling; the project will provide 11 dwelling units, including two Very Low Income Units, the proposed structure will be approximately 11,941 square feet with a FAR of 3.66:1, a total of seven automobile parking spaces and 12 long­​term bicycle parking spaces will be provided in one subterranean level; the project also includes grading and a haul route for the export of 3,200 cubic yards of soil; for the property located at 10756 West Wilkins Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval; and adoption of project findings. Applicant: FIN Holdings LLC & Wilkins Group LLC Representative: Daniel Ahadian, nur – Development | Consulting Case No. CPC­​2023­​5876­​CU­​DB­​DRB­​SPP­​VHCA­​1A Environmental No. ENV­​2023­​5877­​CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
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(45) 23­2000­S4 MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to changes to the Council Committee structure and jurisdictions. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Charter Section 242(b), to adopt the following changes to the Council Committee structure and jurisdictions. The changes affect the current Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee, establish a new Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee, and amend the current jurisdiction of the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee: 1. Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Oversight of Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department, Human Relations Commission, Commission on the Status of Women, Transgender Advisory Council, Reparations Advisory Commission, Department of Aging, Department on Disability, Commission on Disability, Office of Community Wealth, Commission for Community & Disability, Office of Community Wealth, Commission for Community & Family Services. Policies and issues involving immigrant affairs and immigration; Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Immigrant Advocate, Office of Immigrant Inclusion and Language Access, Mayor's Office of Reentry; reduction of poverty: concurrent review of street vending; day laborer programs; the needs of the disabled and senior citizens; human rights; multi­culturalism; embRACE LA; race and ethnic relations; diversity; social justice; restorative justice; LGBTQIA+ policy; comparable worth and pay equity; social equity; human trafficking: discriminatory practices; and equal employment opportunities. 2. Economic, Community Development and Jobs Oversight of Economic and Workforce Development Department, Workforce Development Board (WDB), Small Business Commission, Bureau of Contract Administration ­ Wage Enforcement Division, Industrial Development Authority, Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC), Department of Convention and Tourism Development, Board of Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Commissioners, Community Investment and Families Department, Office of Community Wealth, Commission for Community & Family Services. Policies and issues involving the Consolidated Plan and capital improvement projects, FamilySource Centers, human trafficking and domestic violence; Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds; Mayor's Office of Economic p y y p y Development Department, FilmLA, Minority Business Enterprises (MBE); Women Business Enterprises (WBE); Small Business Enterprises (SBE); workforce development; Business Improvement Districts; business associations; industrial and commercial development; economic development; reduction of poverty; concurrent review of street vending; Infrastructure Financing Districts; Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) zones; enterprise zones/renewal communities/promise zones; minimum wage, living wage, and any related matters; all matters directly related to wages, hours, and working conditions of non­city employees; all matters pertaining to conventions; all matters pertaining to the film, television, and gaming industries, including their job creation and retention policies; all matters related to jobs and their creation. 3. Trade, Travel and Tourism Airport Department, Harbor Department, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA). Matters involving free trade zones: marketing and branding of Los Angeles; all matters pertaining to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and ExperienceLA; all matters related to tourism, including tourism­related actions of the Department of Convention and Tourism Development and the Board of Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Commissioners; freight railroads. Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session
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(46) 24­0917 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled The People of the State of California, et al. v. Monsanto Co. et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV07958. (This matter relates to polychlorinated biphenyl contamination of City waterways and (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(47) 24­0961 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled  Liz Hernandez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21780. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle accident on July 12, 2021, near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Valley Heart Drive, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(48) 23­0373­S2 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled Don Devore, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 20STCV34214 (Consolidated); and Isabel Castellanos v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 19STCV42155 (Lead Case). (This matter arises from an incident involving the Los Angeles Fire Department that occurred on March 17, 2019, at 210 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(49) 24­0960 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nanci Christopher v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02311. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on December 10, 2021, at 2388 Parnell Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(5) 16­0160­S605 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 12977 North Norris Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 12977 North Norris Avenue. (Lien: $7,661.00)
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(50) 24­0959 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code S ti N 54956 9(d)(1) t f ith it l l l l ti t th case entitled Kelly Tyler Heidtke v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV00878. (This matter arises out of a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 20, 2022 in the street located at 1848 Fox Hills Drive, Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(51) 24­0958 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Sherin Sheriff v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41853. (This matter involves an alleged trip and fall incident on November 24, 2019 at 9158 Hargis Street, Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(52) 24­0957 The Committee 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 Ariell Kirylo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16621. (This matter arises from a September 12, 2021, incident wherein a City tree fell on a moving vehicle, injuring the driver.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(53) 24­0955 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ernesto Marquez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV19318. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(54) 24­1023 Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Dora Maqueda v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12567. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 16, 2019, on an uneven sidewalk located at 1018 North Western Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(55) 24­1021 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Tamara Simpson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21094. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 9, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 2876 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(56) 24­1020 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Coral Markle v. The City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV04202. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 17, 2019, on the sidewalk located between 14639 Vanowen Street and 14635 Vanowen Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.)
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(57) 24­1018 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled  Matt Paul McGowan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV19185. (This matter arises from a fall accident on July 1, 2021, on a deteriorated roadway near 2700 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 2024.) The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled  Adekunle G. Rogers v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11203. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus motor vehicle accident on May 4, 2020, on Coldwater Canyon Avenue at its intersection of Riverside Drive.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 11, 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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(6) 11­1507 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 10530 North Mather Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10530 North Mather Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56)
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(7) 14­0160­S322 CD 7 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 10045 North Bevis Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10045 North Bevis Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56)
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(8) 24­0160­S55 CD 8 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 128 East 108th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 128 East 108th Street. (Lien: $3,586.56)
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(9) 24­0160­S48 Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 179 West 43rd Place. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 179 West 43rd Place. (Lien: $3,745.68)

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 Hilda L. Solis\nTony Ding, Business License Commission\nGabriela Eddy and Jose Miguel Ruiz, Commission for Children\nand Families\nSupervisor Lindsey P. Horvath\nBobbie Emetu+, Commission for Women\nSupervisor Janice Hahn\nJayme Wilson (removal), Economic Development Corporation of\nLos Angeles County\nJayme Wilson (removal), Los Angeles County Fourth District\nConsolidated Oversight Board\nJayme Wilson (removal), Water Appeals Board\nJayme Wilson (removal), West Carson Public Financing Authority\n(24-0107)\nAttachments: Public Comment/Correspondence
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10. Re-imagining and Accelerating Safer Streets through the Equitable\nImplementation of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Instruct the\nDirector of Public Works to report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on\nthe following:\nThe status of the development of the updated Los Angeles County’s 1975\nBicycle Master Plan (LACBMP) and its associated environmental impact\nreport;\nAn update on the working methodology for prioritizing corridors and\ntreatments identified in the updated LACBMP, including, but not limited\nto, corridors of greatest need, an established equity index, opportunities\nfor regional and inter-jurisdictional connectivity, properties over which the\nCounty has jurisdiction to develop a regional network of bike facilities,\nsuch as the County Flood Control District; and funding availability,\namong others;\nA comprehensive list of corridors and treatments identified in the\nLACBMP that includes a range of costs associated with the\nrecommended treatments, an estimate of unmet funding needs, and a list\nof projects and funding requests submitted by the Department of Public\nWorks (DPW), in response to the California Active Transportation\nProgram Cycle 7 Call-for-Projects;\nThe development of a program that would identify and prioritize the\ntreatments called out in the LACBMP and Vision Zero program, and\nintegrate those treatments and improvements into DPW’s five-year\nPavement Preservation Program and other road maintenance work; and\nThe feasibility, including potential cost savings, that might be realized\nthrough a Countywide program and ordinance similar to that of the City\nof Los Angeles’ Measure HLA, in which every time a street is repaved or\nrepaired, any corresponding mobility improvements must also be\nimplemented. (24-4169)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisors Horvath and Solis\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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11. Support for Proposition 33: Expands Local Government’s Authority to\nEnact Rent Stabilization and Rent Control Policies on Residential\nProperty\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Take an\nofficial position to support Proposition 33, legislation which would repeal the\nCosta-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 and prohibit the State from limiting\nthe ability of cities and counties to maintain, enact, or expand residential rent\nstabilization and rent control ordinances. (24-4167)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisors Horvath and Solis\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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12. Deplatforming Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct County Counsel\nto report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on the feasibility of\n“deplatforming” illegal, unlicensed cannabis dispensaries; instruct the Director\nof Consumer and Business Affairs, through the Office of Cannabis\nManagement, in consultation with the Sheriff, to report back to the Board in\nwriting in 120 days with recommendations on strategies the County could\npursue locally and/or with the State to curb unlicensed cannabis advertising,\nincluding digital, and operations in the unincorporated County; and instruct the\nDirector of Consumer and Business Affairs, through the Office of Cannabis\nManagement, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, through the\nLegislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to draft a\nfive-signature letter to Google, Yelp, and other search engine platforms, to\nvoluntarily cease advertising illegal cannabis dispensaries in the County.\n(24-4153)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Horvath\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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13. Declaring “Oaktober” in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 2024\nas “Oaktober” throughout Los Angeles County, and encourage all County\nagencies to promote awareness of trees in general, and of oak trees in\nparticular, thereby enhancing our environment, protecting our cultural heritage,\nand supporting a sustainable and resilient future for all residents. (24-4149)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Horvath\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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14. 37th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Recognition\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 2024\nas “Quality and Productivity Month” throughout Los Angeles County, in\nrecognition of employee efforts to enhance productivity and improve the quality\nof County services; request the Music Center to waive fees in the amount up to\n$1,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of the Grand Hall and\nLobby Area of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on October 16, 2024; and waive\nthe $20 per vehicle parking fee for approximately 200 vehicles , in the total\namount of $4,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center\nGarage, for those attending the 37th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards\nProgram, to be held October 16, 2024. (24-4150)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Horvath\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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15. Proclaiming October 1, 2024, as “National Latino Physicians Day” in Los\nAngeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 1,\n2024, as “National Latino Physicians Day” in Los Angeles County; and\nencourage the Directors of Health Services, Mental Health, and Public Health , to\ncollaborate with Hispanic-Servicing Institutions to reduce the\nunderrepresentation of Latino physicians in the County. (24-4158)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Horvath\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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16. Proclaiming October 9, 2024 as “Ageism Awareness Day” in Los Angeles\nCounty\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 9,\n2024 as “Ageism Awareness Day” throughout Los Angeles County; encourage\ncities in the County to also proclaim October 9, 2024 as Ageism Awareness\nDay; and instruct the Director of Aging and Disabilities to provide educational\nmaterial to all County Departments and other partners to encourage all residents\nto increase public awareness, combat ageism, and encourage residents to\nparticipate in intergenerational activities. (24-4148)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Horvath\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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17. Arts Voter Activation Day at the Music Center's Annex Parking Fee\nWaiver 2024\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Waive the $10 per\nvehicle parking fee for approximately 250 vehicles, for a total amount of $2,500,\nexcluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for\nattendees of the Voter Activation Day at the Music Center, to be held on\nSeptember 25, 2024. (24-4147)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Horvath\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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18. Implementing a Pilot Project to Advance a Countywide Preventative Legal\nAdvocacy Model for Child Welfare\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of\nChildren and Family Services to amend, as needed, the agreement with\nSouthern California Grantmakers (SCG), authorized by the Board under Board\nOrder No. 3 of April 18, 2023, for the development and implementation of the\nPreventive Legal Services Hub and Warmline to increase the provision of\nprevention services, effective upon execution through September 30, 2025; and\nprovide SCG $1,070,000, using $856,000 Family First Transition Act and\n$214,000 State Block Grant funds, and cover the associated administrative fee\nof 3%. (24-4145)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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19. “Silver RV Park” - A Proposed Recreational Vehicle Park to be Located\non Nine Plugged Oil Wells\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of\nRegional Planning to consult with the Directors of Public Works and Public\nHealth, and the Fire Chief, to conduct an assessment and report back to the\nBoard in writing in 60 days on the following actions:\nWell Integrity and Sealing: ensure that the original plugging and\nabandonment records for each well are available and reviewed; and\nensure that proper plugging materials, such as cement or other approved\nsubstances, were used to create a long-term seal;\nIngress and Egress: ensure there are sufficient and safe points of\ningress and egress for emergency vehicles, Recreational Vehicles\n(RVs), and residents; evaluate the traffic flow patterns to ensure that\nvehicles can enter and exit the RV park safely without congestion,\nparticularly for larger vehicles like RVs; and verify that ingress and\negress points meet fire code requirements, ensuring that fire trucks can\naccess the site in case of an emergency; and\nEnvironmental and Regulatory Compliance: ensure that local\nenvironmental and building regulations are followed, including all required\npermitting with the City of Los Angeles, including compliance with\nenvironmental agencies like the California Geologic Management\nDepartment and the California Environmental Protection Agency.\n(24-4163)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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2. Proclamation of “Lead Poisoning Prevention Week” in Los Angeles\nCounty: Ensuring Residents Are Lead-Aware\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Proclaim\nOctober 20 through 26, 2024 as “Lead Poisoning Prevention Week” throughout\nLos Angeles County; instruct the Director of Public Health to launch a formal\nhealth education campaign during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week that is\nculturally and linguistically accessible with a goal to encourage parents to have\nchildren screened for lead by a medical provider at ages one and two, or\nwhenever there is a potential exposure to lead from lead-based paint, consumer\nproducts, or other sources, and encourage community members to participate\nin Lead Poisoning Prevention Week events hosted by the Department of Public\nHealth’s (DPH’s) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, with event\ndetails to be found on DPH’s social media platforms: @lapublichealth on\nInstagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and DPH’s Facebook page; and\ninstruct the Director to take the following actions:\nCollaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, through its Countywide\nCommunications Office, to promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Week\nacross social media platforms and invite County employees to Lead\nPoisoning Prevention Week events;\nDevelop health education materials and presentations that are\nlinguistically accessible in the County’s top five languages, with\nreadiness to interpret into more languages as needed, and address\nshort- and long-term symptoms and effects of lead on individuals across\nthe age spectrum, special considerations for older adults and individuals\nwith disabilities, lead poisoning prevention, actions post-lead exposure,\nsuch as nutrition, and information on identifying signs of lead exposure\nillness in pets and next steps, and intentionally engage residents in\noutreach and engagement activities;\nCollaborate with the following school districts, but not limited to, the Los\nAngeles Unified School District, Hacienda La Puente Unified School\nDistrict, Baldwin Park School District, El Monte City School District, and\nPomona Unified School District, to provide health education information\nregarding lead exposure and actions post-exposure for TK-12\nschool-aged children, additionally collaborate with the Superintendent of\nSchools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and applicable\nparent and student groups, to promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Week\nand provide ongoing health education regarding impact of lead on health\nand post exposure care;\nCollaborate with the Director of Health Services to make health education\nmaterials visibly available at relevant County facilities, including hospitals\nand clinics;\nEngage County employed and contracted medical providers with\neducational material and the need to screen young children;\nTrack the number of individuals actively engaged regarding lead, and\nreport back to the Board at both six months and 12 months, noting how\nthey were reached, whether it was a school setting and by Supervisorial\nDistrict; and\nCollaborate with County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing in\n90 days on the feasibility of including a requirement in Memoranda of\nUnderstanding and contracts with external medical providers that\nindicates they must customarily screen young children and provide\neducation about lead exposure to their patients. (24-4151)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisors Solis and Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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20. Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Victim Peter\nChounthala\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Extend the $20,000 reward\noffered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction\nof the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 42-year-old\nPeter Chounthala, who was assaulted by multiple male suspects, collapsed in\nthe street, and was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle, succumbing to\nhis injuries near Virginia Avenue and Artesia Boulevard in the City of Bellflower\non May 28, 2024, at approximately 2:02 a.m. (24-2735)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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21. Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Hector\nAscencio Sr.\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Reestablish the $20,000\nreward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and\nconviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of\n57-year-old Hector Ascencio Sr., who was fatally shot shortly after returning to\nhis residence, by an adult male who fled the area in a dark-colored, four-door\nvehicle, on the 2500 block of Glenwood Place in the City of South Gate on\nSeptember 16, 2023, at approximately 10:51 p.m. (24-1005)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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22. Proclaiming October 2024 as “Disability Employment Awareness Month”\nin the County of Los Angeles\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim the month of\nOctober 2024 as “Disability Employment Awareness Month” throughout Los\nAngeles County; and instruct the Director of Personnel to bring awareness,\nresources, and education to the County workforce, continue to advance\neducation and advocacy efforts related to disability compliance for\nDepartmental Disability Management and Compliance Coordinators,\nSupervisors, and Managers, hold the annual Disability Employment Symposium\nin partnership with the Department of Aging and Disabilities and the Los\nAngeles County Commission on Disabilities during Disability Employment\nAwareness Month to support capacity building for Departmental Disability\nManagement Coordinators Countywide; encourage all Department Heads to join\nthe effort to educate their employees and supervisors on their roles and\nresponsibilities in the disability compliance process; and encourage all\nmanagers to learn about the disability process and protection of disabled\nemployees under the law, and ensure that they exemplify the County’s\ncommitment to supporting and ensuring timely access to the disability process,\nas needed. (24-4138)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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23. Proclaiming "Filipino American History Month” in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim October 2024 as\n“Filipino American History Month” throughout Los Angeles County, recognizing\nthe rich history of Filipino Americans and their many contributions that have\nmade our country and County stronger. (24-4160)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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24. Proclaiming National “Fire Prevention Month”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim October 2024 as\n“Fire Prevention Month” throughout Los Angeles County; and encourage all\nCounty residents to learn the essential steps to reduce the likelihood of having a\nfire and how to escape safely in the event of a fire. (24-4161)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Hahn\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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25. Implementing a Community Engagement Office for Coordinated Faith\nOutreach\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Hahn: Direct the\nChief Executive Officer to establish a community engagement office within the\nChief Executive Office, with the appropriate number of staff as listed in the\nChief Executive Officer’s August 9, 2024 report entitled, “Report Back on\nCoordinating Faith-Based Outreach in Los Angeles County,” and utilizing\nexisting staff where possible, to liaise between County Departments and the\nInterfaith and Religious Partnership, and with faith-based organizations\n(FBOs)/houses of worship (HoWs) with common goals and outcomes, with the\ncommunity engagement office to coordinate similar outreach efforts, initiatives,\nand functions across Departments, to ensure access to relevant trainings,\ncapacity building efforts and technical assistance, and monitor progress made\nby County initiatives, the January 23, 2024 Board motion entitled, “Coordinating\nFaith-Based Outreach in Los Angeles County,” (Board Order No. 18), provides\nguidance to the roles, responsibilities, and goals of this new office; work with\nthe Director of Internal Services to provide programmatic support and/or\ntraining to assist FBOs and HoWs who are interested in contracting with the\nCounty, promote County offered training, programs, and services as it relates\nto contracting; and engage with the Center for Strategic Partnerships to explore\nif philanthropic funding could be used to help pay for the staffing costs of this\noffice, or any other programs or costs that the office may incur, where\nphilanthropy has been engaged in the Department of Children and Family\nServices’ efforts to partner with the faith community so as to best support foster\nfamilies and youth in the County, and several philanthropic organizations have\nexpressed interest in supporting and potentially funding these efforts to\ncentralize the County’s efforts; and report back to the Board in writing in 90\ndays with efforts on outreach to the philanthropic communities, and how the\ncommunity engagement office could be funded, if philanthropic dollars cannot\nbe used to fund County staffing costs. (24-4154)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisors Barger and Hahn\nChief Executive Officer's report dated August 9, 2024\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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26. Establishing Emergency Climate Shelters in Response to the Inclement\nWeather Crisis\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Direct the Chief\nExecutive Officer to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days to identify\nfunding for the construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition and operation of at\nleast one emergency shelter in each Service Planning Area (SPA) in Los\nAngeles County, with consideration of modular construction or other innovative\ndesign options, identify potential for partnering with local jurisdictions that can\nidentify land and/or capital costs, prioritize County funding for services at sites;\nand take the following actions:\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer, through its Real Estate Division, to\nreport back to the Board in writing in 90 days to identify sites and/or\nspace in each SPA (e.g., unused parking lots) for the temporary\nplacement of emergency shelter or construction of emergency shelter on\npublic or private lands;\nInstruct the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive\nOffice, to coordinate with the Directors of Mental Health, Public Social\nServices, Health Services, Public Health, Children and Family Services,\nJustice, Care and Opportunities, Military and Veterans Affairs, in\nconsultation with the Chief Executive Officers of the Los Angeles\nHomeless Services Authority and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan\nTransportation Authority, to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days\nto identify funding - including underspend - for emergency climate\nshelters;\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer, with input from the Chief Executive\nOfficer of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report back to\nthe Board in writing in 90 days with a service delivery model for\nemergency climate shelters, including 24/7 availability, including an\nemergency meeting to conduct a capacity assessment with all Los\nAngeles County service providers to identify resources needs, logistical\nchallenges, and potential areas for collaboration, this should include\nfunding options for two levels of Service Delivery, such as:\nCore Support: Each shelter will provide three meals a day,\nshowers, bathrooms, hygiene products, clothes, problem\nsolving/family reunification and other basic needs, this should also\ninclude onsite security; and\nComprehensive Support Services: This includes medical services,\nharm reduction, connections to mental health and substance use\ndisorder treatment resources, emergency shelter, document\nreadiness, record clearing, housing navigation, connection to time\nlimited subsidies/shallow subsidy, job training, and all applicable\nCity and County resources;\nInstruct the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive\nOffice, to report back to the Board in writing on the progress towards\nciting, construction, and/or acquisition of emergency shelter, and once a\npath towards building emergency shelters has been established, report\nback to the Board on the effectiveness of the emergency shelters with\nregular evaluations, as part of the ongoing updates associated with the\nEmergency Declaration, these evaluations will assess the impact of\nshelters on resident health and well-being, which will incorporate\nfeedback from shelter residents and service providers that will be integral\nin refining and improving the emergency response system, mechanisms\nfor collecting and analyzing feedback will be established to ensure\ncontinuous improvement;\nThe Executive Committee on Regional Homeless Alignment (ECHRA)\nshall convene “Regional Roundtables” with elected officials from the\nCounty and 88 municipalities within Los Angeles County to discuss the\ncreation of collaborative agreements for regional shelter sites, this should\ninclude exploring City and County joint funding agreements and\nconsulting local jurisdictions to assist in identifying sites, these meetings\nwill be hosted by the Chair and Co-Chair of ECHRA; and\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Officer of the\nBoard, or their designees, to execute any agreements necessary to\nsupport the foregoing efforts. (24-4164)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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27. Foster Family Agency Insurance Crisis Analysis\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct County Counsel,\nin consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Children and\nFamily Services, to report back to the Board in writing in 15 days on possible\nsolutions to the Foster Family Agencies insurance crisis; and direct the Chief\nExecutive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental\nRelations Branch, to continue to support and advocate for legislative and State\nbudget proposals that can provide a sustainable long-term solution to this\ninsurance crisis. (24-4170)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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28. Moving Forward on Ethics Reform in Los Angeles County\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct County Counsel,\nin collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, to report back to the Board in\nwriting in 30 days with a comprehensive analysis on proposed implementation\ntimelines and cost scenarios for the options outlined in the confidential report,\nincluding recommendations to provide structure in any of the proposed options,\nwith appropriate separation of duties and an ethical wall to ensure fairness and\nobjectivity, and in line with the model in place by the California Fair Political\nPractices Commission. (24-4168)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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29. Bridging Resource Gaps in the Antelope Valley\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the Executive\nDirector of Racial Equity, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, the\nExecutive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, Directors\nof Child Support Services, Children and Family Services, Consumer and\nBusiness Affairs, Economic Development, Health Services, Internal Services,\nJustice, Care and Opportunities, Mental Health, Parks and Recreation, Public\nHealth, Public Social Services, Public Works, Regional Planning, and Youth\nDevelopment, the County Librarian, the Sheriff, and other relevant County\nentities and partners, to report back to the Board in writing in 180 days on the\nfollowing:\nAn equity analysis highlighting population demographics, disparities, and\nresource distribution in the Antelope Valley, including, but not limited to,\nthe following topics: physical and mental health, income and employment,\nhousing and homelessness, education, public safety and justice, child\nand youth development, the built environment, and data to be\ndisaggregated by each city and unincorporated area to the greatest\nextent possible, given the geographic and population diversity throughout\nthe region;\nAn Equity Atlas featuring dashboards, data displays, and maps that\nvisually represent data from the equity analysis and other inputs to track,\nmeasure, and inform the development of policies, plans, and strategies to\naddress existing community needs in the Antelope Valley to advance\nequitable investment;\nAn analysis of gaps and barriers regarding access to, and utilization of,\nCounty programs and services by Antelope Valley residents with\nrecommendations that address identified needs, where the analysis shall\nbe informed by, and incorporate feedback and recommendations\ncollected during robust outreach and engagement activities, including\npast community events, and upon completing the analysis, report back to\nthe Board in writing within 60 days on a structured plan to implement the\nrecommendations, followed by a plan to evaluate and assess the\neffectiveness to ensure continuous improvement; and\nAn online resource map of County services and other community assets\navailable in the Antelope Valley developed in collaboration with the\nDirectors of Justice, Care and Opportunities and Public Health, and\nother relevant Department Heads and entities, to promote greater\nawareness of and access to existing resources;\nInstruct the Executive Director of Racial Equity, and in collaboration with the\nCenter for Strategic Partnerships, to collaborate with philanthropic partners to\nseek funding to support the aforementioned equity analysis, mapping and atlas,\nand a plan to prioritize and pursue coordinated long term investment in the\nAntelope Valley that advance equitable outcomes throughout the region; and\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer to apply for and accept local, State, and\nFederal grants to support the above efforts. (24-4157)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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3. Promoting Social Media Safety Among Children and Youth\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Directors of\nPublic Health, Mental Health, and Youth Development, as well as the\nSuperintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, to\nreport back to the Board in writing in 180 days with the following:\nAdapted existing educational curricula and material on safe social media\nuse for children and youth enrolled in TK-12 educational settings, in\nmultiple languages;\nAdapted existing materials on safe social media use for parents and\nguardians, in multiple languages;\nConsistent Countywide messaging on social media safety;\nA consolidation of existing data, resources, and materials on social\nmedia safety, and use multiple strategies and sites to ensure easy\naccess to this information; and\nBest practices on social media safety, including smartphone use in the\nTK-12 population to expand on existing curricula, identified via\nengagement of community stakeholders and subject matter experts.\n(24-4173)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Solis\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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30. Increasing Engagement and Participation of Antelope Valley Artists and\nOrganizations\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the Director of\nArts and Culture to urge Antelope Valley artists and organizations to learn more\nabout and apply for opportunities they provide; collaborate with Countywide\nCommunications and relevant County Departments to actively promote current\nand future arts opportunities in the Antelope Valley through targeted social\nmedia campaigns, news outlets, and direct contact with local community\nleaders, trusted ambassadors, organizations, and educational institutions;\ncreate and send out a survey to Antelope Valley residents and organizations to\ngarner feedback about their awareness of available arts opportunities and the\nbarriers they face to apply; and continue to collect and monitor data related to\napplicants from the Antelope Valley to identify gaps, and work with the\nExecutive Director of Racial Equity to evaluate potential solutions. (24-4152)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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31. Old Glory Historic Landmark Designation\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Adopt a resolution\ndesignating the Old Glory oak tree, located within Pico Canyon Park on\nAssessor’s Parcel No. 2826-119-900 in the unincorporated community of\nStevenson Ranch, as a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark, effective\nSeptember 24, 2024; and find that the project is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (24-4166)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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32. Proclaiming October as “Residents’ Rights Month”\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Proclaim October 2024\nas “Residents’ Rights Month;” instruct the Directors of Public Health and Aging\nand Disabilities, in collaboration with Countywide Communications, to distribute\neducational materials related to Residents’ Rights Month on social media,\nnewsletters, and other communication platforms; instruct the Director of\nPersonnel to share information regarding long-term residents’ rights with\nCounty employees; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to publicize “Residents’\nRights Month” on the October 15, 2024, paycheck. (24-4165)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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33. Teach Democracy’s (Formerly Constitutional Rights Foundation) 47th\nAnnual Los Angeles Mock Trial Competition Parking Fee Waiver\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Waive $3,000 in parking\nfees for 300 vehicles per day, for a total of $24,000 for 2,400 vehicles, for all\ndays, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage for\nparticipants, volunteers, and attendees of Teach Democracy’s 47th Annual Los\nAngeles Mock Trial Competition, to be held on November 4, 6, 12, 14, 19, 21,\n2024, and December 2 and 4, 2024. (24-4139)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 34 - 92\nChief Executive Office
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34. Joint and Supplemental Joint Resolutions and Annexation of\nUnincorporated Territory in the City of Whittier\nRecommendation: Adopt a joint resolution between the Board, as the governing\nbody of the County, Consolidated Fire Protection District, the Los Angeles\nCounty Flood Control District, and on behalf of the LA County Library, Road\nDistrict No. 1, Road District No. 4, County Lighting Maintenance District\n(CLMD) 1687 and the County Lighting District Landscaping and Lighting Act-1\n(LLA-1), Unincorporated Zone; the City Council of the City of Whittier (4); the\nBoards of Directors of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District,\nthe County Sanitation District No. 18 and the Water Replenishment District of\nSouthern California, based on the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue\nas a result of the proposed Annexation No. 2021-09, to annex approximately\n58± acres of inhabited territory to the City of Whittier; find that the proposed\njoint resolution, with their associated actions and the transfer of the County's\nRegional Housing Needs Assessment allocation are not subject to the provisions\nof the California Environmental Quality Act; and take the following actions:\n5-VOTES\nOn behalf of County Sanitation District No. 18, adopt the joint resolution\npursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99(b)(5);\nAuthorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Directors of Public Works,\nRegional Planning, and Parks and Recreation, to take all actions to\neffectuate the joint resolution;\nWithdraw the territory proposed for annexation from CLMD 1687 and\nexclude the territory proposed for annexation from County Lighting\nDistrict LLA-1, Unincorporated Zone;\nFind that pursuant to Government Code Section 25550.5, McNees Park\nis local in character and approve the transfer of McNees Park to the City;\nFind that the transfer of McNees Park to the City is exempt surplus land,\npursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) and, therefore, not\nsubject to the requirements for the disposition of surplus land, pursuant to\nthe California Surplus Land Act;\nDirect the Chief Executive Officer or the Director of Parks and\nRecreation to submit a copy of this Surplus Land Act exemption\ndetermination to the California Department of Housing and Community\nDevelopment at least 30 days prior to the transfer pursuant to Section\n400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines.\nAuthorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute a Park\nTransfer Agreement between the County and the City;\nApprove and instruct the Chair to execute the quitclaim deed consistent\nwith the Transfer Agreement and applicable conditions; and\nAdopt a supplemental joint resolution to approve the transfer of the\nCounty's Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation associated with\nproposed Annexation No. 2021-09 to the City, and instruct the Director of\nRegional Planning to take all actions necessary to effectuate such\ntransfer. (24-4115)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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35. Report on Parking Enforcement Services\nReport by the Chief Executive Officer, in coordination with the Sheriff and the\nDirector of Public Works, on the status of improvements and enhancements of\nparking enforcement services, including equitable distribution of resources and\npersonnel, performance metrics, financial reporting on the budgeting and\ndelivery of services, recommended protocols for annual funding, steps to\nensure equitable investment back into the communities where citation revenues\nare collected; and community engagement data, non-enforcement solutions\nmapped and assessed, the number of solutions initiated and completed, and\noutcomes measured from these solutions, as requested at the Board meetings\nof April 9, 2024 and July 9, 2024. RECEIVE AND FILE (24-1535)\nAttachments: Public Comment/Correspondence
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36. Fire Department Seven-Year Lease Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the\nproposed lease renewal with RREEF America REIT II Corp. MMMM 3\nCalifornia, a Maryland Corporation (Landlord), for approximately 45,279 sq ft of\noffice space and 180 on-site parking spaces located at 5815-5823 and\n5825-5847 Rickenbacker Road, in the City of Commerce (4), to be occupied\nby the Fire Department with an estimated maximum first-year base rental\namount of $1,250,000, but with a four-month rent abatement of $417,000, will\nbe approximately $834,000, with an estimated total proposed lease amount,\nincluding the rent abatement and electricity costs of $10,138,000 over the\nseven-year term; the Fire Department, as a Special District, is funded\nindependently from the County’s General Fund, and relies primarily on property\ntax revenue to provide essential fire protection and life safety services, and the\nproposed lease amounts are already included in the Department’s existing\nbudget, and the Department will not be requesting additional Net County Cost\nfor this action; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other\nancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the proposed lease, and to\ntake actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease\nincluding, without limitation, exercising any early termination rights; and find that\nthe proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(24-4119)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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37. Department of Public Defender Seven-Year Lease Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the\nproposed lease renewal with Omnis Network, LLC (Landlord), for approximately\n8,106 sq ft of office space and 29 on-site parking spaces located at 3655\nTorrance Boulevard in the City of Torrance (4), to be occupied by the\nDepartment of Public Defender, with an estimated maximum first-year base\nrental amount of $210,000, but with a two-month rent abatement of $35,000, will\nequal $175,000, with an estimated total proposed lease amount of $1,571,000\nover the seven-year term, with rental costs to be funded 100% by Net County\nCost (NCC) that is already included in the Department’s existing budget, and\nthe Department will not be requesting additional NCC for this action; authorize\nthe Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation\nnecessary to effectuate the proposed lease, and to take actions necessary and\nappropriate to implement the proposed lease including, without limitation,\nexercising early termination rights and the option to extend the term; and find\nthat the proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(24-4118)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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38. City of Inglewood Climate Resilience District Resolution\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution to express the County’s intent to\nparticipate in the City of Inglewood Climate Resilience District, if the Board\napproves the Infrastructure Financing Plan, at a later date; affirm that as a\npotential participating taxing entity, the County will have membership in the\nnewly formed governing board and the District Board; and find that the\nproposed resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(24-4116)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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39. Board Policy No. 3.055, Policy of the Board of Supervisors Concerning\nCertain Meetings of Board Deputies Amendment\nRecommendation: Adopt the proposed revised Board Policy No. 3.055, Policy\nof the Board of Supervisors Concerning Certain Meetings of Board Deputies, to\naccept the recommended language in the amended policy to improve public\nparticipation in Board Deputies' meetings, and permanently add hybrid and\nvirtual meetings as an additional option for public meetings if those meetings\nfollow certain specified requirements under the Ralph M. Brown Act. (24-4117)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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4. Addressing Extreme Heat for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Transit Users\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Director of\nPublic Works to analyze commonly used crosswalks, intersections, and bus\nstops in unincorporated Los Angeles County, and develop actionable\nrecommendations to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat on the comfort and\nsafety of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, including providing shade and\nreducing wait times; and report back to the Board in writing in 180 days on the\nabove. (24-4171)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Solis\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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40. 2023-24 Civil Grand Jury Final Report Recommendation Responses\nRecommendation: Approve the responses to the findings and recommendations\nof the 2023-24 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury (CGJ) Final Report that\npertain to County government matters under the control of the Board; and\ninstruct the Executive Officer of the Board to transmit copies of this report to the\nCivil Grand Jury and file a copy with the Superior Court, upon Board approval.\n(24-4114)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nCounty Operations
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41. New Board Policy - County Fair Chance Policy\nRecommendation: Approve the new Board Policy, County Fair Chance Policy,\nestablishing guidelines for Departments when making hiring and employment\ndecisions regarding individuals with a conviction history. (Department of\nHuman Resources) APPROVE (24-4087)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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42. Los Angeles General Medical Center Pavement Repair Project\nRecommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Los Angeles General\nMedical Center Pavement Repair Project, Capital Project No. 8A067(Project)\n(1), with a total budget of $2,378,000; approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25\nappropriation adjustment to allocate $1,499,000 from the Department of Health\nServices' (DHS) Enterprise Fund-Committed for DHS to fund the projected FY\n2024-25 expenditures for the proposed Project; authorize the Director of\nInternal Services to deliver the Project using a Board-approved Job Order\nContract; and find the proposed project is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE\n4-VOTES (24-4091)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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43. Maintenance, Repair, Remodeling, and Refurbishment of County\nInfrastructure and Facilities Job Order Contracts\nRecommendation: Adopt the SimpleBid Book Job Order Contracting Unit Price\nCatalog prepared by Cannon/Parkin, Inc., dated June 17, 2024, and the Job\nOrder Contract (JOC) Construction Task Catalog and Specifications prepared\nby The Gordian Group, Inc., dated August 2024; advertise for bids to be\nreceived by 3:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024, and the Internal Services\nDepartment (ISD) to publicly open bids on October 23, 2024 using\nCannon/Parkin, Inc.'s SimpleBid Job Order Contract System, for 10 separate\nJOCs: FIREJOC1, FIREJOC2, FIREJOC3, LVJOC6, LVJOC7, LVJOC8,\nFJOC3, FJOC4, PAINTJOC1, and PAINTJOC2; and for ISD to publicly open\nbids on October 23, 2024, using The Gordian Group, Inc.’s JOC System for 12\nseparate JOCs: JOC203, JOC204, GEJOC205, HVACJOC32, HVACJOC33,\nROOFJOC18, ROOFJOC19, EJOC61, EJOC62, PLUMBJOC12, AAJOC1, and\nAAJOC2; find that the adoption of the two JOC unit price books from\nCannon/Parkin, Inc., dated June 17, 2024, and The Gordian Group, Inc., dated\nAugust 2024, approval for advertisement for bids, the proposed award of JOCs,\nand related recommended actions, are not a project under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA), and that issuance of work orders for\nprojects that have previously been determined to be exempt from CEQA are\nwithin the scope of the previous exemption findings under CEQA; and authorize\nthe Director of Internal Services to take the following actions: (Internal\nServices Department) ADOPT\nFor each of the 22 JOCs determine that a bid is nonresponsive and\nreject a bid on that basis, award to the next lowest responsive and\nresponsible bidder, and waive inconsequential and non-material\ndeficiencies in bids submitted, in accordance with the bid specifications;\nAward and execute three general and 19 specialty JOC agreements: two\nheating, ventilating, and air conditioning, two roofing, two electrical, one\nplumbing, two asbestos abatement, three fire protection, three low\nvoltage, two flooring, and two painting, and establish the effective date\nfollowing receipt of approved Faithful Performance and Payment for\nLabor and Materials Bonds and evidence of the required insurance by\nthe contractors, with agreements JOC203, JOC204, GEJOC205,\nHVACJOC32, HVACJOC33, ROOFJOC18, ROOFJOC19, EJOC61,\nEJOC62, PLUMBJOC12, AAJOC1, and AAJOC2 each for an amount not\nto exceed $5,700,000, agreements FIREJOC1, FIREJOC2, FIREJOC3,\nLVJOC6, LVJOC7, LVJOC8, FJOC3, FJOC4, PAINTJOC1, and\nPAINTJOC2 each for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, and with an\naggregate amount not to exceed $88,400,000 for all 22 JOCs; and\nIssue work orders for projects that are not subject to the State Public\nContract Code, including maintenance work, as applicable, in an amount\nnot to exceed $330,000 per work order, subject to the limitation that the\naggregate amount of all work orders issued under a particular JOC does\nnot exceed the $5,700,000 contract amount of the JOC for agreements\nJOC203, JOC204, GEJOC205, HVACJOC32, HVACJOC33,\nROOFJOC18, ROOFJOC19, EJOC61, EJOC62, PLUMBJOC12,\nAAJOC1, and AAJOC2, and $2,000,000 for agreements FIREJOC1,\nFIREJOC2, FIREJOC3, LVJOC6, LVJOC7, LVJOC8, FJOC3, FJOC4,\nPAINTJOC1, and PAINTJOC2, and for all work orders in excess of\n$150,000 on projects that are not subject to the State Public Contract\nCode, the Board will be notified, one week in advance, with a Board\nmemo. (24-4093)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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44. County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment\nRecommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County\nCode, Title 2 - Administration, Chapter 2.81, to establish procedures regarding\nthe delegation of authority to the Director of Internal Services to enter into\ncontracts for architectural, engineering, and related services where the amount\nof the contract does not exceed $330,000; establish procedures regarding the\ndelegation of authority to the Director to amend contracts entered into by the\nBoard for architectural, engineering, and related services; delegate authority to\nthe Director to award low-bid construction contracts up to a monetary cap of\n$330,000, and take other actions related thereto; delegate authority to the\nDirector to amend low-bid construction contracts awarded by the Board,\nconfirm the Director’s authority to make findings of exemption under the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as appropriate, and include\nauthority to the Director to find that the activities under the ordinance are within\nthe scope of environmental documents previously approved by the Board under\nthe provisions of CEQA, and take other actions related thereto, update and\nclarify certain terms used in the provisions of this Chapter and make other\nnecessary formatting and editorial changes; and find that the recommended\nactions are not a project pursuant to CEQA. (Internal Services Department)\nAPPROVE (Relates to Agenda No. 93) (24-4095)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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45. Tax-Defaulted Properties Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell\nRecommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the online sealed bid auction of\n“Tax-Defaulted Properties Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell (2024C),”\nto be held December 18, 2024 through December 19, 2024; and authorize the\nTreasurer and Tax Collector to sell the properties at a reduced minimum price\nof $250 for each property. (Treasurer and Tax Collector) ADOPT (24-4088)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nFamily and Social Services
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46. Family Visitation Centers and Safe Child Custody Exchange Sole Source\nContracts\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to\nexecute an amendment to increase funding for one of the sole source Family\nVisitation Centers and Safe Child Custody Exchange (FVC/SCCE) contracts\nwith El Nido Family Centers for the remaining two optional one-year periods, in\nthe amount of $279,014, the increase is funded using 100% Flexible Family\nSupports (FFS) funds in the amount of $126,796, for the third optional year\nperiod effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, the fourth\noptional year increase will be funded by both FFS and AB 2994 funds through\nSeptember 30, 2026, the new maximum annual contract amount is $279,014,\nusing 55% AB 2994 funds and 45% FFS funds, funding is included in the\nFiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget; and authorize the Director to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Children and Family Services) APPROVE\nExecute amendments to one or both existing contracts to increase the\nMaximum Annual Contract Amount for additional deliverables including\nsibling visits, respite care, and any other activity that could enhance the\nFVC/SCCE program, provided that sufficient funding is available for the\nincrease; and\nExecute amendments to one or both existing contracts for programmatic\nchanges to the statement of work, terms, and conditions of the contract\nand any of its exhibits. (24-4112)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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47. New High Village Development Project Exclusive Negotiating Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Director of Economic Opportunity to execute\nthe proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the County and\nLinc Housing Corporation, for an initial two-year term, and to extend the term of\nthe proposed ENA for a maximum of up to two 180-day ENA extension periods,\nif needed, to negotiate the potential development of County-owned land, located\nat 725 North Spring Street in the City of Los Angeles (1), commonly known as\nLos Angeles County Parking Lot 45; execute any and all related or ancillary\ndocuments or amendments to the ENA necessary to effectuate the action\nauthorized hereby, collect deposits and fees in connection with the terms of the\nENA, to administer the expenses and accounting associated with the ENA; and\nfind that the proposed actions are not a project under the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (Department of Economic Opportunity)\nAPPROVE (24-4105)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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48. 2024 Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Awareness Agreement\nRecommendation: Authorize the Directors of Public Social Services and\nChildren and Family Services to execute a 2024 Department of Health Care\nServices (DHCS) 2024 Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Awareness Agreement\n(PSA), a non-financial agreement, for a two-year term, effective October 1,\n2024 through July 31, 2026, and the 2024 California Department of Social\nServices (CDSS) PSA, a non-financial agreement, for a two-year term from its\neffective date; and authorize the Directors to execute non-financial amendments\nto the 2024 DHCS PSA and the 2024 CDSS PSA for changes required by\nDHCS, CDSS, or other applicable law, and subsequent non-financial privacy\nand security agreements with DHCS and CDSS, and related amendments, as\nnecessary, to continue administering the Departments of Public Social Services\nand Children and Family Services’ programs. (Departments of Public Social\nServices and Children and Family Services) APPROVE (24-4084)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nHealth and Mental Health Services
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49. Report on the Financial Status of the Department of Health Services\nHealth Department Budget Committee of the Whole/Joint Meeting of the Board\nof Supervisors: RECEIVE AND FILE NOTE: The Director of Health Services\nrequests that this item be continued to March 25, 2025.\nReport by the Director of Health Services on the financial status of the\nDepartment, to include a regular report on the status of the Department’s\nplanning activities. (08-1665)\nAttachments: Public Comment/Correspondence
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5. Incorporating NACTO Bikeway Design Guideline Updates within the\nCounty’s Bicycle Master Plan Update\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Director of\nPublic Works to assess the potential impacts of integrating National Association\nof City Transportation Officials' working papers into the County's 2012 Bicycle\nMaster Plan (Plan) and provide a recommendation on whether they should be\nincorporated into the Plan; identify other active transportation guidelines the\nDepartment of Public Works should review and consider updating; and report\nback to the Board in writing on the above in 120 days. (24-4172)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Solis\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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50. Integrated Behavioral Health Information System Sole Source Amendment\nRecommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Mental Health to\nexecute a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Netsmart\nTechnologies, Inc., (Netsmart), to continue the provision of the Integrated\nBehavioral Health Information System (IBHIS), effective December 24, 2024, to\nextend the agreement for two years, with three one-year extension options, add\n$2,498,288 in Pool Dollars and $10,323,352 for system maintenance for year\none, and add $2,573,236 in Pool Dollars and $10,633,053, for system\nmaintenance for year two, a total increase of $26,027,929, funded by Mental\nHealth Services Act and other Departmental operating revenues, for a revised\nTotal Contract Amount (TCA) of $151,994,692; and authorize the Director to\ntake the following actions: (Department of Mental Health) APPROVE (NOTE:\nThe Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.)\nExecute future amendments to the agreement, as detailed above, revise\nagreement language, add, delete, modify, or replace other professional\nservices/change notices and service level requirements, allow for the\nrollover of unspent funds, and/or reflect Federal, State, and County\nregulatory and/or policy changes, increase the TCA, provided that the\nincrease does not exceed 10% of the TCA approved by the Board, as\ndetailed above, and sufficient funds are available; and terminate the\ncontract in accordance with the contract’s termination provisions,\nincluding termination for convenience, if necessary. (24-4121)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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51. Report on Initiatives to Protect Los Angeles County Residents from\nExtreme Heat\nReport by the Directors of Public Health and the Office of Emergency\nManagement, and the Chief Sustainability Officer, on the health risks of\nclimate-exacerbated extreme heat in the County, resources and communication\nstrategies to protect vulnerable communities, including people experiencing\nhomelessness, and planned initiatives underway, including the Los Angeles\nCounty Heat Action Plan, as requested at the Board meeting of July 23, 2024.\nRECEIVE AND FILE (Continued from the meetings of 7-30-24 and 9-17-24)\n(24-2987)\nAttachments: Presentation\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nCommunity Services
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52. Charles White Park Improvements Project\nRecommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Charles White Park\nImprovements Project, Capital Project (CP) No. 87801 (Project) (5), with a total\nProject budget of $3,576,000; approve the Youth Employment Plan for the\nproposed Project to meet the requirements of the Safe Neighborhood Parks\nProposition A Excess Funds Grant Program from the Regional Park and Open\nSpace District; approve an appropriation adjustment to increase $3,330,000 in\nappropriation for the proposed Project, offset with $3,310,000 revenue from the\nRegional Park and Open Space District s Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition\nA Excess Funds available to the Fifth Supervisorial District; transfer $20,000\nprior year Net County Cost from the Farnsworth Park General Improvements,\nCP No. 87391, to fund the Project; authorize the Director of Parks and\nRecreation to deliver the proposed Project through a Board-approved Job Order\nContract; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act. (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE\n4-VOTES (24-4120)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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53. The Old Road over Castaic Creek Project\nRecommendation: Determine that the recommended actions are within the\nscope of The Old Road over Castaic Creek Project (Project) (5), impacts\nanalyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted by the Board;\nauthorize the Director of Public Works, to adopt the plans and specifications at\nan estimated constriction contract amount between $3,100,000 and $4,700,000\nfor the Project; and authorize the Director, acting as the Road Commissioner,\nto take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT\nAdvertise for bids when ready to advertise the Project;\nDetermine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with\nthe lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not\nresponsive, to 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 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\norders, within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept\nthe project upon its final completion, and release retention money\nwithheld. (24-4092)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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54. On-Call Water Quality Operation Maintenance, Monitoring, and Related\nServices\nRecommendation: Award and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute\nfour consultant services agreements with the following firms: Black & Veatch\nCorporation, CWE (County Community Business Enterprise), NV5, Inc., and\nTetra Tech, Inc., to provide on-call water quality operation maintenance,\nmonitoring, and related services, for an aggregate program amount not to\nexceed $10,000,000 across all four agreements for the three-year term, with\ntwo one-year extension options; find that the proposed actions are exempt from\nthe California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director to take the\nfollowing actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE (NOTE: The\nChief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.)\nAuthorize additional services and extend the contract expiration dates for\nthe agreements as necessary to complete those additional services when\nthose additional services are previously unforeseen, related to a\npreviously assigned scope of work on a given project and are necessary\nfor the completion of that given project;\nSupplement the initial not-to-exceed program amount of $10,000,000\n$10,000 by up to 25% which is an additional aggregate amount of\n$10,000,000 of the original program amount, based on workload\nrequirements; and\nAdminister the agreements and at the discretion of the Director, exercise\nthe extension options based upon project demands and the level of\nsatisfaction with the services provided with no change to the initial\nnot-to-exceed program amount, suspend/terminate these agreements for\nconvenience, if necessary and appropriate to do so, at the discretion of\nthe Director. (24-4096)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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55. Annexation of Territories for County Lighting Districts in the City of\nDiamond Bar\nRecommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex subdivision\nterritories consisting of roadway segments with existing streetlights known as\nProject Nos. 13-19A, 112-101A, 124-129A, 133-79A and 173-119A, located in\nthe City of Diamond Bar (1), to County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD)\n10006 and County Lighting District Landscaping and Lighting Act-1 (CLDLL),\nDiamond Bar Zone; adopt a resolution ordering annexation to CLMD 1006 and\nCLDLL, Diamond Bar Zone, Project Nos. 13-19A, 112-101A, 124-129A,\n133-79A and 173-119A; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT\n(24-4090)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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56. Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Community of\nFlorence-Firestone\nRecommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to facilitate\ntransit services and encourage parking turnover in the unincorporated\ncommunity of Florence-Firestone (2); and find that adopting and/or rescinding\ntraffic regulation orders and posting the corresponding regulatory and advisory\nsignage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.\n(Department of Public Works) ADOPT (24-4111)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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57. Fire Camp 13 Woolsey Fire Reconstruction Project\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire\nProtection District (District), reject all bids received on July 26, 2023 for the\nFire Camp 13 Woolsey Fire Reconstruction Project Capital Project No. 88721\n(Project) (3); approve the revised Project budget of $3,000,000, an increase of\n$923,000 from the previously Board-approved amount of $2,077,000 for the\nProject; approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $923,000 from the Fire\nDistrict’s Accumulated Capital Outlay Fund Services and Supplies to the\nProject, to fully fund the Project; adopt revised plans and specifications that are\non file with Public Works for construction of the Project; readvertise for bids to\nbe received by October 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m; find that the recommended\nactions are within the scope of a previously approved exemption from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT\nExecute a consultant services agreement with the apparent lowest\nresponsive and responsible bidder to prepare a baseline construction\nschedule for an amount not to exceed $3,000 funded by Project funds;\nDetermine that a bid is nonresponsive and reject a bid on that basis,\naward to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder, waive\ninconsequential and nonmaterial deficiencies in bids submitted,\ndetermine whether the apparent lowest responsive and responsible\nbidder has timely prepared a satisfactory baseline construction schedule\nand satisfied all conditions for contract award, execute the construction\ncontract to the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the\nlow bid can be awarded within the approved total budget, establish the\neffective date of the contract upon receipt by the Department of Public\nWorks of acceptable performance and payment bonds and evidence of\nrequired contractor insurance, and take all other actions necessary and\nappropriate to deliver the Project;\nExecute any easements, permits, and utility connection agreements\nnecessary for the completion of the Project, provided that the costs\nrelated to these easements, permits, and agreements do not cause the\nProject to exceed the approved Project budget; and\nCarry out, manage, and deliver the Project on behalf of the District,\naward and execute consultant agreements, amendments, and\nsupplements within the same authority and limits delegated to the Director\nof Public Works, accept the Project, and release retention upon\nacceptance. (24-4113)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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58. Marie Canyon Stormwater Disinfection System Upgrade Project\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control\nDistrict (District), approve the Marie Canyon Stormwater Disinfection System\nUpgrade Project (Project) in the City of Malibu (3) at an estimated construction\ncontract amount between $900,000 and $1,350,000; adopt the plans and\nspecifications that are on file with Public Works for the Project; advertise for\nbids to be received by October 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m; find pursuant to State\nPublic Contract Code, Section 3400 (c) (2), that it is necessary to specify\ndesignated items by specific brand name in order to match other products in\nuse on a particular public improvement either completed or in the course of\ncompletion; find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act; and authorize the Chief Engineer to take the\nfollowing 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; 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 release retention money withheld.\n(24-4110)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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59. Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley Memorandum of\nUnderstanding\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks\nDistrict No. 40, Antelope Valley (5) (District), authorize the Director of Public\nWorks to execute an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding\n(MOU) between all members of the Antelope Valley Regional Water\nManagement Group to establish the cost sharing amounts of each member for\nongoing regional stakeholder meetings, project updates and grant support; and\nauthorize funding the District toward the cost of ongoing support and\ngroundwater level monitoring effort in the Antelope Valley Basin in an amount\nnot to exceed $20,308; and find that the approval of the MOU is not a project\nunder the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works)\nADOPT (24-4094)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nPublic Safety
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6. Preserving Health Services for Children in Foster Care\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Approve the expenditure\nplan of the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC)\nAdministrative Allocation as proposed in the One-Time Flexibilities - Senate Bill\n(SB) 108 Administrative Support Budget workbook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 -\n25, as required by SB 108 in order to vary from the standard California\nDepartment of Healthcare Services (DHCS) staffing allowances; and instruct\nthe Director of Public Health to submit the expenditure plan of the HCPCFC\nAdministrative Allocation as proposed in the One-Time Flexibilities - SB 108\nAdministrative Support Budget workbook for FY 2024 - 25 to DHCS.\n(24-4156)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Mitchell\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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60. Driving Under Influence and Vehicular Homicide Training, Education, and\nProsecution Program Grant Funds\nRecommendation: Authorize the District Attorney to accept grant funds from the\nCalifornia Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $1,784,727, for the\nDriving Under Influence and Vehicular Homicide Training, Education, and\nProsecution Program, for a one-year period from October 1, 2024 through\nSeptember 30, 2025, with no required County match for the grant; and\nauthorize the District Attorney to serve as Program Director and execute and\napprove the OTS grant agreement and any revisions, amendments,\nmodifications, and/or extensions to the OTS grant agreement that do not\nincrease the Net County Cost of the Program. (District Attorney) APPROVE\n(24-4085)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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61. Aviation Based Training Contract\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire\nProtection District (District), approve and instruct the Fire Chief to execute a\ncontract between the District and FlightSafety International, Inc., to provide\naviation-based training services for pilots, crew chiefs, maintenance personnel,\nand other aviation disciplines on an as needed and intermittent basis, for the\nDistrict’s Air and Wildland Division, with an initial term of seven years, and two\none-year and twelve month-to-month extension options, for a maximum term of\nten years, effective October 1, 2024; authorize a maximum aggregate contract\namount of $7,000,000, including the initial contract term and extension options,\nwith the maximum contract amount comprised of annual expenditures not to\nexceed a total of $700,000 per contract year, with sufficient funding to be\nincluded in the District’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget; authorize the\nFire Chief to execute amendments, suspensions, or termination if deemed\nnecessary, including extension options, in accordance with the approved\ncontract terms and conditions, provided the amounts payable under such\namendments do not exceed the $700,000 annual budget; and find that the\ncontract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fire\nDepartment) APPROVE (24-4086)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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62. Repair of District Lifeguard Rescue Boat Baywatch Cabrillo B4793\nContract Amendment\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire\nProtection District (District), approve an increase in the maximum contract\namount of $315,000, from $300,000 to $615,000, with The BoatYard for Fiscal\nYear (FY) 2024-25, to allow for the repair of the District’s Lifeguard rescue\nboat, Baywatch Cabrillo B4793, which was in an accident and requires\nextensive repairs, with insurance revenue of $315,000 received by the District\nto be included in the District's FY 2024-25 Final Adopted Budget to fund the\nincrease; authorize the Fire Chief to execute amendments to increase the\ncontract by an amount not to exceed the claim check payout in the event any\nfuture insurance claim checks are received; and find that the purchase is\nexempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fire Department)\nAPPROVE (24-4089)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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63. Special Appropriation Fund Transfer\nRecommendation: Approve the transfer of funds from services and supplies to\nreimburse the Sheriff’s Special Appropriation Fund in the amount of\n$23,821.22. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE (24-3951)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nOrdinances for Adoption
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64. County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration, to\nincrease the time during which a County official is prohibited from lobbying the\nCounty from one year to two years after leaving County service. ADOPT\n(24-3639)\nAttachments: Ordinance\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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65. County Code, Title 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by deleting\nthree employee classifications; and adding, deleting, and/or changing certain\nemployee classifications and number of ordinance positions in the Departments\nof Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Arts and Culture,\nAuditor-Controller, Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, Child Support\nServices, Children and Family Services, Consumer and Business Affairs,\nDistrict Attorney, Fire, Health Services, Human Resources, Internal Services,\nJustice, Care and Opportunities, LA County Library, Mental Health, Parks and\nRecreation, Probation, Public Defender, Public Health, Public Social Services,\nPublic Works, Regional Planning, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Sheriff,\nTreasurer and Tax Collector, and Youth Development. ADOPT (24-3624)\nAttachments: Ordinance\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nMiscellaneous
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66. City of Bellflower Election\nRequest from the City of Bellflower: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a Ballot Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3949)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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67. City of Carson Election\nRequest from the City of Carson: 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 INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3969)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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68. Central Basin Municipal Water District Election\nRequest from the Central Basin Municipal Water District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a General District Election and consolidate\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3952)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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69. Compton Community College District Election\nRequest from the Compton Community College District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3976)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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7. Enabling County Libraries to Better Serve Their Unhoused Patrons\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Instruct the County\nLibrarian, in consultation with the Director of Mental Health, the Executive\nDirectors of Racial Equity and the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, to\nreport back to the Board in writing within 90 days and identify up to ten\nhigh-need libraries in the County based on the estimated number of unhoused\npatrons with mental health needs who currently visit and are expected to visit\nthose libraries each season, and any other needs-based factors that the\nDirector of Mental Health and the Chief Executive Officer deem relevant, with\nthe report to also include the full definition of “high need” that the Departments\nuse and the number of incidents, over a three-month period, in which library\nstaff attempted to de-escalate a library patron; and instruct the Director of\nMental Health, in coordination with the County Librarian, the Director of Public\nHealth, through its Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau, and the\nChief Executive Officer, to explore the feasibility of restoring the pilot program\nthat assigns clinicians and/or licensed social workers to support high need\nlibraries, and report back to the Board in writing in 120 days, with the report to\ninclude an implementation plan that identifies the required number of staff and\nclassifications, scope of services to be provided, data to be collected on\nefficacy, proposed assignment schedules, implementation timelines, and\nfunding sources, such as realignment dollars, Behavioral Health Service Act\nfunds and other funds. (24-4137)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Mitchell\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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70. Crescenta Valley Water District Election\nRequest from the Crescenta Valley Water District: Render specified services\nrelating to the conduct of a General District Election and consolidate with the\nStatewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3994)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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71. City of Culver City Election\nRequest from the City of Culver City: 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 INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3953)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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72. City of Downey Election\nRequest from the City of Downey: 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 INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3750)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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73. City of El Monte Election\nRequest from the City of El Monte: 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 INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3950)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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74. City of Hermosa Beach Election\nRequest from the City of Hermosa Beach: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3955)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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75. City of La Habra Heights Election\nRequest from the City of La Habra Heights: 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 COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3957)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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76. City of Lancaster Election\nRequest from the City of Lancaster: Render specified services relating to the\nconduct of a Special Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-4025)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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77. Lancaster School District Election\nRequest from the Lancaster School District: Render specified services relating\nto the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-4027)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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78. Local Classroom Funding Authority Election\nRequest from the Local Classroom Funding Authority: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of an Advisory Election and consolidate with the\nStatewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-4028)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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79. Local Public Schools Funding Authority Election\nRequest from the Local Public Schools Funding Authority: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-4029)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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8. Support Proposition 6: Eliminate Involuntary Servitude for Incarcerated\nPeople\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Take an official position\nto support Proposition 6, on the November 5, 2024, California General Election\nBallot, which would amend the California Constitution to state that involuntary\nservitude cannot be allowed as punishment for a crime and forbid State prisons\nfrom disciplining people in prison who refuse to work. (24-4144)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Mitchell\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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80. Lowell Joint School District Election\nRequest from the Lowell Joint School District: Render specified services\nrelating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the\nStatewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3975)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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81. City of Lynwood Election\nRequest from the City of Lynwood: 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 INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3970)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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82. City of Maywood Election\nRequest from the City of Maywood: 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 INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3971)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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83. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Election\nRequest from the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority: Render\nspecified services relating to the conduct of a Special Tax Election and\nconsolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024.\nAPPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK\nTO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3972)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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84. City of Palos Verdes Estates Election\nRequest from the City of Palos Verdes Estates: Render specified services\nrelating to 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 COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3958)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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85. City of San Fernando Election\nRequest from the City of San Fernando: Render specified services relating to\nthe conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide\nGeneral Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT\nTHE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION\nTO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3959)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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86. San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Election\nRequest from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District: Render specified\nservices relating to the conduct of a General District Election and consolidate\nwith the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE\nAND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO\nCOMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3974)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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87. San Marino Unified School District Election\nRequest from the San Marino Unified School District: Render specified services\nrelating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the\nStatewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND\nINSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY,\nJURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS (24-3960)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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88. Cerritos Community College District Levying of Taxes\nRequest from the Cerritos Community College District (District): Adopt a\nresolution authorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the\nprincipal of, and interest on, the District’s Election of 2022 General Obligation\nBonds, Series 2024A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed\n$100,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 tax roll,\nand all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt\nservice schedule for the Bonds that will be provided to the Auditor-Controller by\nthe District following the sale of the Bonds. ADOPT (24-4122)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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89. Compton Unified School District Levying of Taxes\nRequest from the Compton Unified School District (District): Adopt a resolution\nauthorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the principal\nof, and interest on, the District’s General Obligation Bonds, 2022 Election, 2024\nSeries A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000;\nand direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 tax roll, and all\nsubsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt\nservice schedule for the Bonds that will be provided to the Auditor-Controller by\nthe District following the sale of the Bonds. ADOPT (24-4123)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nMiscellaneous Additions
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9. Oppose Proposition 36 on the November 2024 General Election Ballot\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Take an official position\nto oppose Proposition 36, which would roll back 2014’s Proposition 47 and add\nnew penalties for drug use and a broad range of theft offenses, as well as add\nnew sentencing enhancements that would apply to any type of crime, and result\nin a loss of funding for Los Angeles County programs that provide alternatives\nto incarceration and necessary supportive services to communities. (24-4143)\nAttachments: Motion by Supervisor Mitchell\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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90. (1) Additions to the agenda
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91. Items not on the posted agenda, to be presented and (if requested) referred to\nstaff or placed on the agenda for action at a future meeting of the Board, or\nmatters requiring immediate action because of an emergency situation or\nwhere the need to take immediate action came to the attention of the Board\nsubsequent to the posting of the agenda. BOARD MEMBERS - (1) (12-9996)
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92. Recommendations by individual Supervisors to establish, extend or otherwise\nmodify cash rewards for information concerning crimes, consistent with the Los\nAngeles County Code. (12-9997)\nII. ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 93
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93. County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment\nOrdinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration,\nChapter 2.81, relating to the authority of the Director of the Internal Services\nDepartment, to establish procedures regarding the delegation of authority to the\nDirector to enter into contracts for architectural, engineering, and related\nservices where the amount of the contract does not exceed $330,000; establish\nprocedures regarding the delegation of authority to the Director to amend\ncontracts entered into by the Board for architectural, engineering, and related\nservices; delegate authority to the Director to award construction contracts up\nto a monetary cap of $330,000 and to take other actions related thereto;\ndelegate authority to the Director to amend construction contracts awarded by\nthe Board and to take other actions related thereto; and to update and clarify\ncertain terms used in the provisions of this Chapter and to make other\nnecessary formatting changes. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING, AND PLACE\nON AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 44) (24-4099)\nAttachments: Ordinance\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nIII. SPECIAL DISTRICT AGENDA\nAGENDA FOR THE MEETING OF\nTHE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY\nOF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024\n9:30 A.M
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95. Recommendation by individual Supervisors that the Board adjourn the meeting\nin memory of deceased persons and/or commemoration of ceremonial\noccasions. (12-9999)\nVII. ITEMS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS FOR FURTHER\nDISCUSSION AND ACTION BY THE BOARD
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A-1. Continue local emergencies as a result of the following: (a) Discovery of an\ninfestation of fruit flies, as proclaimed on May 10, 1990; (b) Conditions of\nextreme peril to the safety of persons exist on the basis of pervasive and\npernicious homelessness in Los Angeles County, as proclaimed and ratified by\nthe Board on January 10, 2023; (c) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of\npersons and property arose as a result of severe winter storms beginning\nJanuary 1, 2023 affecting areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed\non January 10, 2023 and ratified by the Board on January 17, 2023; (d)\nConditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property on\nthe basis of the frigid winter storms beginning February 23, 2023 affecting the\nareas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on March 1, 2023 and\nratified by the Board on March 7, 2023; (e) Conditions of extreme peril to the\nsafety of persons and property exist on the basis of the arrival, presence, and\nimpacts of Tropical Storm Hilary throughout Los Angeles County beginning\nAugust 20, 2023, as proclaimed on August 20, 2023 and ratified by the Board\non August 22, 2023; (f) Conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety\nof persons and property exist on the basis of winter storms in the County\nbeginning February 1, 2024, as proclaimed on February 4, 2024 and ratified by\nthe Board on February 6, 2024; and (g) Conditions of extreme peril to the\nsafety of persons and property exist as a result of the Bridge Fire in the County\nbeginning on September 8, 2024, as proclaimed on September 10, 2024 and\nratified by the Board on September 17, 2024. (A-1)
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A-10. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions related to declared\noutbreaks of infectious disease threatening the public’s health in Los Angeles\nCounty, as requested by Supervisors Solis and Hahn at the Board meeting of\nApril 30, 2019. (A-18)
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A-2. CONFERENCE REGARDING POTENTIAL THREATS TO PUBLIC SERVICES\nOR FACILITIES\n(Government Code Section 54957)\nBriefing by Sheriff Robert Luna or his designee and related emergency\nservices representatives. (A-2)
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A-3. Discussion on the impact of rain storms, flooding, high-surf and swells, and any\nother weather-related or natural disaster event in Los Angeles County\nassociated with El Niño, to include the County’s preparedness and ability to\ncoordinate response and recovery activities, as requested by the Board at the\nmeeting of January 12, 2016. (A-10)
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A-4. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions relating to the County’s\nhomeless crisis, as requested at the Board meeting of May 17, 2016, and\nproclaimed as a local emergency on January 10, 2023. (A-11)
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A-5. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on the progress of issues\nrelated to Exide, as requested at the Board meeting of June 8, 2016. (A-12)
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A-6. Discussion on the status of the Federal and/or State Budgets, Federal and/or\nState legislative matters and Executive Orders, and their impact on Los Angeles\nCounty, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the meeting of January\n17, 2017. (A-13)
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A-7. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues or action taken\nby the Federal government relating to immigration policies, as requested by\nSupervisors Barger and Solis at the meeting of January 17, 2017 and revised\nby Supervisors Solis and Hahn on September 12, 2017. (A-14)
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A-8. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the\nrepeal of the Affordable Care Act, health reform and its impact on Los Angeles\nCounty, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the Board meeting of\nFebruary 21, 2017. (A-15)
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A-9. Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the\nimplementation of Measure H, as requested by Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and\nHahn at the Board meeting of March 14, 2017. (A-16)
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1-D. Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Notes for Multifamily Housing in\nthe City of Los Angeles\nRecommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution, as required\nunder Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approving the\nreissuance of Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Notes and related actions\nin an aggregate amount not to exceed $36,193,000 to finance the acquisition,\nconstruction and rehabilitation of Corazon del Valle (CDV) I, a 90-unit\nmultifamily rental housing development located at 1454 Lanark Street in the City\nof Los Angeles (3), owned and operated by CDV, LP; and find that adoption of\nthe resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. ADOPT\n(24-4101)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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2-D. Employee Health Plans for The Los Angeles County Development\nAuthority for Calendar Year 2025\nRecommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority to approve renewal plans with PRISM Health, a Joint\nPowers Agreement, to continue to provide Health Maintenance Organization\nand Preferred Provider Option group medical plans by Blue Shield, and execute\na continuing contract with Kaiser Health Plan (Kaiser), effective January 1,\n2025; approve the employer-paid medical subsidy for the 2025 calendar year to\nBlue Shield and Kaiser, at an estimated amount not to exceed $3,200,000;\nauthorize the Executive Director to fund all Calendar Year 2025 health plan\ncosts using funds included in the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget\nand funds to be approved through the annual budget process for FY 2025-26;\nand find that the approval of the employee health plans for the 2025 calendar\nyear is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. APPROVE\n(24-4100)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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3-D. Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services Contract\nRecommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority to execute, amend, and if necessary, terminate a\none-year contract with GMS Elevator Services, Inc. for elevator maintenance\nand repair services, to various public and affordable housing developments and\nadministrative sites owned, leased, or managed by the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority (LACDA), throughout the County, with an annual\ncompensation of up to $400,000, in program funds included in LACDA’s\napproved Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget and will be included in the proposed\nFY 2025-26 budget during the annual budget process; authorize the Executive\nDirector to execute amendments to the contract to extend the term for an\nadditional four years, in one-year increments, with an annual compensation of\n$400,000 using funds to be included in LACDA’s annual budget approval\nprocess, amend the contract to modify the Statement of Work to add or delete\nsites, and services, and increase the compensation by up to $40,000 (10%) per\nyear, as needed for unforeseen costs, and determine, as necessary and\nappropriate under the terms of the contract, to terminate for convenience; and\nfind the approval of the contract is exempt from the California Environmental\nQuality Act. APPROVE (24-4103)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence
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4-D. Government Procurement Software Solution and Support Services\nContract\nRecommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority execute, amend, and if necessary, terminate a one-year\ncontract and all related documents with Carahsoft Technology, Corporation for\nGovernment Procurement Software Solution and Support Services, in the\namount of $209,813, using program funds included in the Los Angeles County\nDevelopment Authority’s (LACDA’s) approved Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget; find\nthat the approval of the contract is not subject to the California Environmental\nQuality Act; and authorize the Executive Director to take the following actions:\nAPPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of\nthis item.)\nExecute amendments to the contract, to extend the term for a maximum\nof two additional years, in one-year increments, with a second-year\ncompensation of $133,076 and third-year compensation of $139,730 for\nmaintenance services, using funds to be requested through LACDA’s\nannual budget approval process;\nAmend the contract to modify the scope of work and increase the total\ncompensation by up to $48,262 (10%) in pool dollars as needed for\nunforeseen costs; and\nDetermine, and as necessary and appropriate under the terms of the\ncontract, to terminate the contract for convenience. (24-4104)\nAttachments: Board Letter\nPublic Comment/Correspondence\nIV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 94

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1. Elysian Reservoir Community Parks Enhancement Fund Los Angeles\nDepartment of Recreation and Parks Quarterly Report – April 1 through\nJune 30, 2024\nK. Minutes
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1. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the September 10, 2024,\nRegular Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.
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1. Recommended by Office of the Chief Administrative Officer\nApproval of Pipeline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad\nfor Underground Water Pipelines Southwest of the Intersection of Sherman\nWay and Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91605 – LADWP\nReal Estate File No. W-101517-1. There is a one-time license fee of $96,000\ndue upon execution of the Agreement and for an indefinite term.\nDetermine item is in compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines\nSections 15070-15075.\nCity Council approval is required.
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10. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 47780 for Professional\nServices for the Eastern Sierra Airborne Electromagnetic Survey Project\nwith Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. The Amendment is for\nan amount not to exceed $960,000. The Amendment will extend the\nAgreement term by six months, from September 27, 2024, to March 27,\n2025.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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11. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Revised Water Supply Assessment – Buena Vista Project. S&R\nPartners, LLC (Applicant) paid $17,000 to cover LADWP’s expenses for\npreparation of this 2024 Project WSA.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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2. Recommended by Office of the Chief Administrative Officer\nApproval of Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions for\nPurchase of Real Property Located at 21701 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills,\nCalifornia 91367 – LADWP File No. J-103796. LADWP desires to purchase\nthe Property for a sum of $13,850,000, plus escrow fees, closing costs, and\nrelated expenses.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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3. Recommended by Office of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief\nEngineer\nApproval of Agreement No. 47849 for Health and Benefits Consulting\nServices to Keenan & Associates. The Agreement is for a term of three\nyears with two one-year extension options and an amount not-to-exceed\n$2,800,000. This Agreement will expire on October 24, 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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4. Recommended by Office of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief\nEngineer\nApproval to Establish and Revise Duties Description Records, Adopt the\nSalary, and Amend the Annual Personnel Resolution for the Senior\nArchitect. There is currently no incumbent on the Senior Architect “A” pay\nlevel. LADWP expects to budget funds to cover one position. Filling the\nSenior Architect “A” position will result in an annual financial impact of\n$239,618.88.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n6
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5. Recommended by Office of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief\nEngineer\nApproval to Establish and Revise Duties Description Records, Adopt the\nSalaries, and Amend the Annual Personnel Resolution for the Classification\nof Chief of Drafting Operations. There is one incumbent in the\nChief of Drafting Operations “A” DDR. There are currently no incumbents in\nthe Chief of Drafting Operations “B” DDR. LADWP anticipates filling one\nChief of Drafting Operations “B” with an annual fiscal impact of $403,944.48.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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6. Recommended by Office of the Chief Operating Officer\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Nos. 47723A through 47723H\nfor Environmental Assessment and Air Quality Services. The Amendment\nwill increase the not to exceed amount by $20,000,000, from $40,000,000 to\na new not to exceed amount of $60,000,000. The Agreement will expire on\nAugust 7, 2027.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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7. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Initial Authorizing Resolution to Issue up to $3.1 Billion in\nPower System Refunding Revenue Bonds Under Resolution No. 5056.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\nCity Council approval is required.
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8. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Initial Authorizing Resolution to Issue up to $1.8 Billion in Water\nSystem Refunding Revenue Bonds Under Resolution No. 5057.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\nCity Council approval is required.
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9. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Authorization to Reallocate Funds in Agreement No. 47071 with\nWebcor Obayashi Lyles, a Joint Venture, for the Silver Lake Reservoir\nComplex Storage Replacement Project/Headworks Reservoir Project. The\nreallocated funds in the Agreement will increase the authorized expenditure\nfrom $75 Million to $85 Million in Phase 3. The Agreement not ot exceed\ntotal will remain at $388 Million and will not extend the Agreement duration.\nThe Contract expiration date will remain as December 31, 2025.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n7
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCreek Wildfire Matters: Sheila Aguilar, et al. v. Los Angeles Department of\nWater and Power, And Related Cases (Lead Case), Los Angeles County\nSuperior Court Case No. 18STCV03092.
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10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nPueblo y Salud, et al. v. City of Los Angeles Acting By and Through the\nLos Angeles Department of Water & Power, Lead Case No.:\n21STCV04346.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nJudith Mould v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Claim\nNo. 2012-0791; WCAB Case No. ADJ8637915; Claim No. 2009-00189;\nWCAB Case No. ADJ9328105.
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nEric Schoentag v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Claim\nNo. 2020-0362; 2021-0423; WCAB Case No, ADJ17906190; ADJ14273798.\n8
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nKirsten Miklos vs Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV11711.
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5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCity of Los Angeles v. Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District,\nSacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-80001451-CU-WM-GDS,\nThird District Court of Appeal Case No. C098351.
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6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCity of Los Angeles v. Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District,\nOrange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01355576-CU-WM-CJC.
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7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nPeople of the State of California v. City of Los Angeles, Orange County\nSuperior Court Case No. 30-2023-01353013-CU-TT-CXC.
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8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCity of Los Angeles v. California Air Resources Board, Los Angeles Superior\nCourt Case No. 24STCP01428.
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9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCity of Los Angeles v. PriceWaterhouseCoopers, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. BC574690.