City Council

(4) 22-0156-S1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to enforcement strategies that are underway and/or in consideration in support of the City’s effort to fortify the street lighting network. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated September 26, 2023, relative to enforcement strategies that are underway and/or in consideration in support of the City’s effort to fortify the street lighting network. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to report to the Council with the findings of a Security Vulnerability Assessment conducted at BSL sites and yards, including recommendations to improve security at BSL yards. INSTRUCT the LAPD, in coordination with the City Administrative Officer, Department of General Services, Department of Public Works, and any other necessary departments, to report with the feasibility and/or recommendations for the creation of an internal task force on crimes against City infrastructure which will handle the intake of crime reporting from City agencies and manage prevention and enforcement strategies for crimes that damage and vandalize critical City infrastructure including streetlights, streetscape and public transit improvements, and City facilities. The report should include recommendations for resources needed and potential funding sources to implement the Citywide task force. INSTRUCT the LAPD to report with an update of recycler records inspections Citywide. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable