City Council

(55) 23-0304 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Crossing Guard Program. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Krekorian): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), with assistance of the Personnel Department, to report on the status of the Crossing Guard Program to include: Potential ways to expedite the hiring of crossing guards, including reducing the time needed to complete the criminal background checks and obtain medical clearance from the City's Medical Services Division. LADOT's coordination efforts with the Los Angeles Unified School District. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, in coordination with the LADOT, to report on: The feasibility of utilizing City's hiring initiatives, such as the Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs Programs or other similar programs, to recruit and hire crossing guards.  The feasibility of utilizing a cash incentive referral program to recruit and hire crossing guards. To update the job application for crossing guard to allow applicants to specify specific schools as their top preference. Expedite the hiring of crossing guards and commit to the hiring of qualified individuals within four weeks of an application being received.  INSTRUCT the LADOT to: Report on the progress of staffing the Crossing Guard Program. Provide the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) with a list of prioritized school locations eligible for a crossing guard to enable school principals and others to amplify job opportunities with parents and the school community. Consider traffic-related incidents throughout the year as a key factor in adjusting a specific intersection’s ranking. Improve communication between the LADOT and LAUSD by consolidating the letters into one and outlining a clear process for which a reassessment of a school can be pursued. Establish a goal of crossing guard vacancies that will be filled within the first 60 days of the 2023-24 school year. INSTRUCT the LADOT, in cooperation with relevant City entities, to report in regard to: The feasibility of utilizing various technologies such as flashing lights and cameras to enhance pedestrian safety around schools. The feasibility of increasing the level of law enforcement. The feasibility of utilizing best practices from other locations/jurisdictions. The feasibility of utilizing more speed bumps around elementary schools. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council Transportation Committee Report 4-26-23 Motion (Hutt - Harris-Dawson) dated 4-12-23