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Items not on the posted agenda, to be presented and (if requested) referred to staff or placed on the agenda for action at a future meeting of the Board, or matters requiring immediate action because of an emergency situation or where the need to take immediate action came to the attention of the Board subsequent to the posting of the agenda. BOARD MEMBERS - (1)

Recommendations by individual Supervisors to establish, extend or otherwise modify cash rewards for information concerning crimes, consistent with the Los Angeles County Code.

Appointments to Commissions/Committees/Special Districts Recommendations for appointment/reappointment or removal for Commissions/Committees/Special Districts (+ denotes reappointments): Documents on file in the Executive Office. Supervisor Hilda L. Solis Tony Ding, Business License Commission Gabriela Eddy and Jose Miguel Ruiz, Commission for Children and Families Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath Bobbie Emetu+, Commission for Women Supervisor Janice Hahn Jayme Wilson (removal), Economic Development Corporation of Los Angeles County Jayme Wilson (removal), Los Angeles County Fourth District Consolidated Oversight Board Jayme Wilson (removal), Water Appeals Board Jayme Wilson (removal), West Carson Public Financing Authority

2023-24 Civil Grand Jury Final Report Recommendation Responses Recommendation: Approve the responses to the findings and recommendations of the 2023-24 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury (CGJ) Final Report that pertain to County government matters under the control of the Board; and instruct the Executive Officer of the Board to transmit copies of this report to the Civil Grand Jury and file a copy with the Superior Court, upon Board approval.

Joint and Supplemental Joint Resolutions and Annexation of Unincorporated Territory in the City of Whittier Recommendation: Adopt a joint resolution between the Board, as the governing body of the County, Consolidated Fire Protection District, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and on behalf of the LA County Library, Road District No. 1, Road District No. 4, County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) 1687 and the County Lighting District Landscaping and Lighting Act-1 (LLA-1), Unincorporated Zone; the City Council of the City of Whittier (4); the Boards of Directors of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, the County Sanitation District No. 18 and the Water Replenishment District of Southern California, based on the negotiated exchange of property tax revenue as a result of the proposed Annexation No. 2021-09, to annex approximately 58± acres of inhabited territory to the City of Whittier; find that the proposed joint resolution, with their associated actions and the transfer of the County's Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation are not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act; and take the following actions: 5-VOTES On behalf of County Sanitation District No. 18, adopt the joint resolution pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99(b)(5); Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Directors of Public Works, Regional Planning, and Parks and Recreation, to take all actions to effectuate the joint resolution; Withdraw the territory proposed for annexation from CLMD 1687 and exclude the territory proposed for annexation from County Lighting District LLA-1, Unincorporated Zone; Find that pursuant to Government Code Section 25550.5, McNees Park is local in character and approve the transfer of McNees Park to the City; Find that the transfer of McNees Park to the City is exempt surplus land, pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(D) and, therefore, not subject to the requirements for the disposition of surplus land, pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; Direct the Chief Executive Officer or the Director of Parks and Recreation to submit a copy of this Surplus Land Act exemption determination to the California Department of Housing and Community Development at least 30 days prior to the transfer pursuant to Section 400(e) of the Surplus Land Act Guidelines. Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute a Park Transfer Agreement between the County and the City; Approve and instruct the Chair to execute the quitclaim deed consistent with the Transfer Agreement and applicable conditions; and Adopt a supplemental joint resolution to approve the transfer of the County's Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation associated with proposed Annexation No. 2021-09 to the City, and instruct the Director of Regional Planning to take all actions necessary to effectuate such transfer.

City of Inglewood Climate Resilience District Resolution Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to express the County’s intent to participate in the City of Inglewood Climate Resilience District, if the Board approves the Infrastructure Financing Plan, at a later date; affirm that as a potential participating taxing entity, the County will have membership in the newly formed governing board and the District Board; and find that the proposed resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act.

Board Policy No. 3.055, Policy of the Board of Supervisors Concerning Certain Meetings of Board Deputies Amendment Recommendation: Adopt the proposed revised Board Policy No. 3.055, Policy of the Board of Supervisors Concerning Certain Meetings of Board Deputies, to accept the recommended language in the amended policy to improve public participation in Board Deputies' meetings, and permanently add hybrid and virtual meetings as an additional option for public meetings if those meetings follow certain specified requirements under the Ralph M. Brown Act.

Department of Public Defender Seven-Year Lease Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the proposed lease renewal with Omnis Network, LLC (Landlord), for approximately 8,106 sq ft of office space and 29 on-site parking spaces located at 3655 Torrance Boulevard in the City of Torrance (4), to be occupied by the Department of Public Defender, with an estimated maximum first-year base rental amount of $210,000, but with a two-month rent abatement of $35,000, will equal $175,000, with an estimated total proposed lease amount of $1,571,000 over the seven-year term, with rental costs to be funded 100% by Net County Cost (NCC) that is already included in the Department’s existing budget, and the Department will not be requesting additional NCC for this action; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the proposed lease, and to take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease including, without limitation, exercising early termination rights and the option to extend the term; and find that the proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Fire Department Seven-Year Lease Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the proposed lease renewal with RREEF America REIT II Corp. MMMM 3 California, a Maryland Corporation (Landlord), for approximately 45,279 sq ft of office space and 180 on-site parking spaces located at 5815-5823 and 5825-5847 Rickenbacker Road, in the City of Commerce (4), to be occupied by the Fire Department with an estimated maximum first-year base rental amount of $1,250,000, but with a four-month rent abatement of $417,000, will be approximately $834,000, with an estimated total proposed lease amount, including the rent abatement and electricity costs of $10,138,000 over the seven-year term; the Fire Department, as a Special District, is funded independently from the County’s General Fund, and relies primarily on property tax revenue to provide essential fire protection and life safety services, and the proposed lease amounts are already included in the Department’s existing budget, and the Department will not be requesting additional Net County Cost for this action; authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the proposed lease, and to take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease including, without limitation, exercising any early termination rights; and find that the proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

New Board Policy - County Fair Chance Policy Recommendation: Approve the new Board Policy, County Fair Chance Policy, establishing guidelines for Departments when making hiring and employment decisions regarding individuals with a conviction history. (Department of Human Resources) APPROVE

Los Angeles General Medical Center Pavement Repair Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Los Angeles General Medical Center Pavement Repair Project, Capital Project No. 8A067(Project) (1), with a total budget of $2,378,000; approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 appropriation adjustment to allocate $1,499,000 from the Department of Health Services' (DHS) Enterprise Fund-Committed for DHS to fund the projected FY 2024-25 expenditures for the proposed Project; authorize the Director of Internal Services to deliver the Project using a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE 4-VOTES

Maintenance, Repair, Remodeling, and Refurbishment of County Infrastructure and Facilities Job Order Contracts Recommendation: Adopt the SimpleBid Book Job Order Contracting Unit Price Catalog prepared by Cannon/Parkin, Inc., dated June 17, 2024, and the Job Order Contract (JOC) Construction Task Catalog and Specifications prepared by The Gordian Group, Inc., dated August 2024; advertise for bids to be received by 3:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024, and the Internal Services Department (ISD) to publicly open bids on October 23, 2024 using Cannon/Parkin, Inc.'s SimpleBid Job Order Contract System, for 10 separate JOCs: FIREJOC1, FIREJOC2, FIREJOC3, LVJOC6, LVJOC7, LVJOC8, FJOC3, FJOC4, PAINTJOC1, and PAINTJOC2; and for ISD to publicly open bids on October 23, 2024, using The Gordian Group, Inc.’s JOC System for 12 separate JOCs: JOC203, JOC204, GEJOC205, HVACJOC32, HVACJOC33, ROOFJOC18, ROOFJOC19, EJOC61, EJOC62, PLUMBJOC12, AAJOC1, and AAJOC2; find that the adoption of the two JOC unit price books from Cannon/Parkin, Inc., dated June 17, 2024, and The Gordian Group, Inc., dated August 2024, approval for advertisement for bids, the proposed award of JOCs, and related recommended actions, are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and that issuance of work orders for projects that have previously been determined to be exempt from CEQA are within the scope of the previous exemption findings under CEQA; and authorize the Director of Internal Services to take the following actions: (Internal Services Department) ADOPT For each of the 22 JOCs determine that a bid is nonresponsive and reject a bid on that basis, award to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and waive inconsequential and non-material deficiencies in bids submitted, in accordance with the bid specifications; Award and execute three general and 19 specialty JOC agreements: two heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, two roofing, two electrical, one plumbing, two asbestos abatement, three fire protection, three low voltage, two flooring, and two painting, and establish the effective date following receipt of approved Faithful Performance and Payment for Labor and Materials Bonds and evidence of the required insurance by the contractors, with agreements JOC203, JOC204, GEJOC205, HVACJOC32, HVACJOC33, ROOFJOC18, ROOFJOC19, EJOC61, EJOC62, PLUMBJOC12, AAJOC1, and AAJOC2 each for an amount not to exceed $5,700,000, agreements FIREJOC1, FIREJOC2, FIREJOC3, LVJOC6, LVJOC7, LVJOC8, FJOC3, FJOC4, PAINTJOC1, and PAINTJOC2 each for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, and with an aggregate amount not to exceed $88,400,000 for all 22 JOCs; and Issue work orders for projects that are not subject to the State Public Contract Code, including maintenance work, as applicable, in an amount not to exceed $330,000 per work order, subject to the limitation that the aggregate amount of all work orders issued under a particular JOC does not exceed the $5,700,000 contract amount of the JOC for agreements JOC203, JOC204, GEJOC205, HVACJOC32, HVACJOC33, ROOFJOC18, ROOFJOC19, EJOC61, EJOC62, PLUMBJOC12, AAJOC1, and AAJOC2, and $2,000,000 for agreements FIREJOC1, FIREJOC2, FIREJOC3, LVJOC6, LVJOC7, LVJOC8, FJOC3, FJOC4, PAINTJOC1, and PAINTJOC2, and for all work orders in excess of $150,000 on projects that are not subject to the State Public Contract Code, the Board will be notified, one week in advance, with a Board memo.

County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment Recommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration, Chapter 2.81, to establish procedures regarding the delegation of authority to the Director of Internal Services to enter into contracts for architectural, engineering, and related services where the amount of the contract does not exceed $330,000; establish procedures regarding the delegation of authority to the Director to amend contracts entered into by the Board for architectural, engineering, and related services; delegate authority to the Director to award low-bid construction contracts up to a monetary cap of $330,000, and take other actions related thereto; delegate authority to the Director to amend low-bid construction contracts awarded by the Board, confirm the Director’s authority to make findings of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as appropriate, and include authority to the Director to find that the activities under the ordinance are within the scope of environmental documents previously approved by the Board under the provisions of CEQA, and take other actions related thereto, update and clarify certain terms used in the provisions of this Chapter and make other necessary formatting and editorial changes; and find that the recommended actions are not a project pursuant to CEQA. (Internal Services Department) APPROVE (Relates to Agenda No. 93)

Tax-Defaulted Properties Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the online sealed bid auction of “Tax-Defaulted Properties Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell (2024C),” to be held December 18, 2024 through December 19, 2024; and authorize the Treasurer and Tax Collector to sell the properties at a reduced minimum price of $250 for each property. (Treasurer and Tax Collector) ADOPT

Family Visitation Centers and Safe Child Custody Exchange Sole Source Contracts Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to execute an amendment to increase funding for one of the sole source Family Visitation Centers and Safe Child Custody Exchange (FVC/SCCE) contracts with El Nido Family Centers for the remaining two optional one-year periods, in the amount of $279,014, the increase is funded using 100% Flexible Family Supports (FFS) funds in the amount of $126,796, for the third optional year period effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, the fourth optional year increase will be funded by both FFS and AB 2994 funds through September 30, 2026, the new maximum annual contract amount is $279,014, using 55% AB 2994 funds and 45% FFS funds, funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 adopted budget; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Children and Family Services) APPROVE Execute amendments to one or both existing contracts to increase the Maximum Annual Contract Amount for additional deliverables including sibling visits, respite care, and any other activity that could enhance the FVC/SCCE program, provided that sufficient funding is available for the increase; and Execute amendments to one or both existing contracts for programmatic changes to the statement of work, terms, and conditions of the contract and any of its exhibits.

2024 Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Awareness Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Directors of Public Social Services and Children and Family Services to execute a 2024 Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) 2024 Medi-Cal Privacy and Security Awareness Agreement (PSA), a non-financial agreement, for a two-year term, effective October 1, 2024 through July 31, 2026, and the 2024 California Department of Social Services (CDSS) PSA, a non-financial agreement, for a two-year term from its effective date; and authorize the Directors to execute non-financial amendments to the 2024 DHCS PSA and the 2024 CDSS PSA for changes required by DHCS, CDSS, or other applicable law, and subsequent non-financial privacy and security agreements with DHCS and CDSS, and related amendments, as necessary, to continue administering the Departments of Public Social Services and Children and Family Services’ programs. (Departments of Public Social Services and Children and Family Services) APPROVE

Integrated Behavioral Health Information System Sole Source Amendment Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute a sole source amendment to an existing contract with Netsmart Technologies, Inc., (Netsmart), to continue the provision of the Integrated Behavioral Health Information System (IBHIS), effective December 24, 2024, to extend the agreement for two years, with three one-year extension options, add $2,498,288 in Pool Dollars and $10,323,352 for system maintenance for year one, and add $2,573,236 in Pool Dollars and $10,633,053, for system maintenance for year two, a total increase of $26,027,929, funded by Mental Health Services Act and other Departmental operating revenues, for a revised Total Contract Amount (TCA) of $151,994,692; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Mental Health) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.) Execute future amendments to the agreement, as detailed above, revise agreement language, add, delete, modify, or replace other professional services/change notices and service level requirements, allow for the rollover of unspent funds, and/or reflect Federal, State, and County regulatory and/or policy changes, increase the TCA, provided that the increase does not exceed 10% of the TCA approved by the Board, as detailed above, and sufficient funds are available; and terminate the contract in accordance with the contract’s termination provisions, including termination for convenience, if necessary.

Charles White Park Improvements Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Charles White Park Improvements Project, Capital Project (CP) No. 87801 (Project) (5), with a total Project budget of $3,576,000; approve the Youth Employment Plan for the proposed Project to meet the requirements of the Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition A Excess Funds Grant Program from the Regional Park and Open Space District; approve an appropriation adjustment to increase $3,330,000 in appropriation for the proposed Project, offset with $3,310,000 revenue from the Regional Park and Open Space District’s Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition A Excess Funds available to the Fifth Supervisorial District; transfer $20,000 prior year Net County Cost from the Farnsworth Park General Improvements, CP No. 87391, to fund the Project; authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to deliver the proposed Project through a Board-approved Job Order Contract; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE 4-VOTES

Annexation of Territories for County Lighting Districts in the City of Diamond Bar Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to annex subdivision territories consisting of roadway segments with existing streetlights known as Project Nos. 13-19A, 112-101A, 124-129A, 133-79A and 173-119A, located in the City of Diamond Bar (1), to County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) 10006 and County Lighting District Landscaping and Lighting Act-1 (CLDLL), Diamond Bar Zone; adopt a resolution ordering annexation to CLMD 1006 and CLDLL, Diamond Bar Zone, Project Nos. 13-19A, 112-101A, 124-129A, 133-79A and 173-119A; and find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

The Old Road over Castaic Creek Project Recommendation: Determine that the recommended actions are within the scope of The Old Road over Castaic Creek Project (Project) (5), impacts analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration previously adopted by the Board; authorize the Director of Public Works, to adopt the plans and specifications at an estimated constriction contract amount between $3,100,000 and $4,700,000 for the Project; and authorize the Director, acting as the Road Commissioner, to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Advertise for bids when ready to advertise the Project; Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, to determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range or that exceeds the estimated cost range by no more than 15%, if additional funds have been identified; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders, within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the project upon its final completion, and release retention money withheld.

Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley (5) (District), authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between all members of the Antelope Valley Regional Water Management Group to establish the cost sharing amounts of each member for ongoing regional stakeholder meetings, project updates and grant support; and authorize funding the District toward the cost of ongoing support and groundwater level monitoring effort in the Antelope Valley Basin in an amount not to exceed $20,308; and find that the approval of the MOU is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

On-Call Water Quality Operation Maintenance, Monitoring, and Related Services Recommendation: Award and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute four consultant services agreements with the following firms: Black & Veatch Corporation, CWE (County Community Business Enterprise), NV5, Inc., and Tetra Tech, Inc., to provide on-call water quality operation maintenance, monitoring, and related services, for an aggregate program amount not to exceed $10,000,000 across all four agreements for the three-year term, with two one-year extension options; find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.) Authorize additional services and extend the contract expiration dates for the agreements as necessary to complete those additional services when those additional services are previously unforeseen, related to a previously assigned scope of work on a given project and are necessary for the completion of that given project; Supplement the initial not-to-exceed program amount of $10,000,000 $10,000 by up to 25% which is an additional aggregate amount of $10,000,000 of the original program amount, based on workload requirements; and Administer the agreements and at the discretion of the Director, exercise the extension options based upon project demands and the level of satisfaction with the services provided with no change to the initial not-to-exceed program amount, suspend/terminate these agreements for convenience, if necessary and appropriate to do so, at the discretion of the Director.

Marie Canyon Stormwater Disinfection System Upgrade Project Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control District (District), approve the Marie Canyon Stormwater Disinfection System Upgrade Project (Project) in the City of Malibu (3) at an estimated construction contract amount between $900,000 and $1,350,000; adopt the plans and specifications that are on file with Public Works for the Project; advertise for bids to be received by October 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m; find pursuant to State Public Contract Code, Section 3400 (c) (2), that it is necessary to specify designated items by specific brand name in order to match other products in use on a particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion; find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Chief Engineer to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Determine whether the bid of the apparent responsible contractor with the lowest apparent responsive bid is, in fact, responsive and, if not responsive, determine which apparent responsible contractor submitted the lowest responsive bid; Award and execute a construction contract for the Project with the responsible contractor with the lowest responsive bid within or less than the estimated cost range, or that exceeds the estimated cost range; and Extend the date and time for the receipt of bids, allow substitution of subcontractors and relief of bidders, approve and execute change orders within the same monetary limits delegated to the Director, accept the Project upon its final completion, and release retention money withheld.

Traffic Regulations in the Unincorporated Community of Florence-Firestone Recommendation: Adopt and/or rescind traffic regulation orders to facilitate transit services and encourage parking turnover in the unincorporated community of Florence-Firestone (2); and find that adopting and/or rescinding traffic regulation orders and posting the corresponding regulatory and advisory signage are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) ADOPT

Fire Camp 13 Woolsey Fire Reconstruction Project Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District (District), reject all bids received on July 26, 2023 for the Fire Camp 13 Woolsey Fire Reconstruction Project Capital Project No. 88721 (Project) (3); approve the revised Project budget of $3,000,000, an increase of $923,000 from the previously Board-approved amount of $2,077,000 for the Project; approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $923,000 from the Fire District’s Accumulated Capital Outlay Fund Services and Supplies to the Project, to fully fund the Project; adopt revised plans and specifications that are on file with Public Works for construction of the Project; readvertise for bids to be received by October 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m; find that the recommended actions are within the scope of a previously approved exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT Execute a consultant services agreement with the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder to prepare a baseline construction schedule for an amount not to exceed $3,000 funded by Project funds; Determine that a bid is nonresponsive and reject a bid on that basis, award to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder, waive inconsequential and nonmaterial deficiencies in bids submitted, determine whether the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder has timely prepared a satisfactory baseline construction schedule and satisfied all conditions for contract award, execute the construction contract to the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the low bid can be awarded within the approved total budget, establish the effective date of the contract upon receipt by the Department of Public Works of acceptable performance and payment bonds and evidence of required contractor insurance, and take all other actions necessary and appropriate to deliver the Project; Execute any easements, permits, and utility connection agreements necessary for the completion of the Project, provided that the costs related to these easements, permits, and agreements do not cause the Project to exceed the approved Project budget; and Carry out, manage, and deliver the Project on behalf of the District, award and execute consultant agreements, amendments, and supplements within the same authority and limits delegated to the Director of Public Works, accept the Project, and release retention upon acceptance.

Driving Under Influence and Vehicular Homicide Training, Education, and Prosecution Program Grant Funds Recommendation: Authorize the District Attorney to accept grant funds from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $1,784,727, for the Driving Under Influence and Vehicular Homicide Training, Education, and Prosecution Program, for a one-year period from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, with no required County match for the grant; and authorize the District Attorney to serve as Program Director and execute and approve the OTS grant agreement and any revisions, amendments, modifications, and/or extensions to the OTS grant agreement that do not increase the Net County Cost of the Program. (District Attorney) APPROVE

Aviation Based Training Contract Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District (District), approve and instruct the Fire Chief to execute a contract between the District and FlightSafety International, Inc., to provide aviation-based training services for pilots, crew chiefs, maintenance personnel, and other aviation disciplines on an as needed and intermittent basis, for the District’s Air and Wildland Division, with an initial term of seven years, and two one-year and twelve month-to-month extension options, for a maximum term of ten years, effective October 1, 2024; authorize a maximum aggregate contract amount of $7,000,000, including the initial contract term and extension options, with the maximum contract amount comprised of annual expenditures not to exceed a total of $700,000 per contract year, with sufficient funding to be included in the District’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget; authorize the Fire Chief to execute amendments, suspensions, or termination if deemed necessary, including extension options, in accordance with the approved contract terms and conditions, provided the amounts payable under such amendments do not exceed the $700,000 annual budget; and find that the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fire Department) APPROVE

Repair of District Lifeguard Rescue Boat Baywatch Cabrillo B4793 Contract Amendment Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District (District), approve an increase in the maximum contract amount of $315,000, from $300,000 to $615,000, with The BoatYard for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25, to allow for the repair of the District’s Lifeguard rescue boat, Baywatch Cabrillo B4793, which was in an accident and requires extensive repairs, with insurance revenue of $315,000 received by the District to be included in the District's FY 2024-25 Final Adopted Budget to fund the increase; authorize the Fire Chief to execute amendments to increase the contract by an amount not to exceed the claim check payout in the event any future insurance claim checks are received; and find that the purchase is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Fire Department) APPROVE

Special Appropriation Fund Transfer Recommendation: Approve the transfer of funds from services and supplies to reimburse the Sheriff’s Special Appropriation Fund in the amount of $23,821.22. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

City of Downey Election Request from the City of Downey: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Bellflower Election Request from the City of Bellflower: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Ballot Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of El Monte Election Request from the City of El Monte: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Central Basin Municipal Water District Election Request from the Central Basin Municipal Water District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General District Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Culver City Election Request from the City of Culver City: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Hermosa Beach Election Request from the City of Hermosa Beach: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of La Habra Heights Election Request from the City of La Habra Heights: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Palos Verdes Estates Election Request from the City of Palos Verdes Estates: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of San Fernando Election Request from the City of San Fernando: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

San Marino Unified School District Election Request from the San Marino Unified School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Carson Election Request from the City of Carson: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Lynwood Election Request from the City of Lynwood: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Maywood Election Request from the City of Maywood: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Election Request from the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Special Tax Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Election Request from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General District Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Lowell Joint School District Election Request from the Lowell Joint School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Compton Community College District Election Request from the Compton Community College District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Crescenta Valley Water District Election Request from the Crescenta Valley Water District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a General District Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

City of Lancaster Election Request from the City of Lancaster: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Special Municipal Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Lancaster School District Election Request from the Lancaster School District: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Local Classroom Funding Authority Election Request from the Local Classroom Funding Authority: Render specified services relating to the conduct of an Advisory Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Local Public Schools Funding Authority Election Request from the Local Public Schools Funding Authority: Render specified services relating to the conduct of a Bond Measure Election and consolidate with the Statewide General Election, to be held November 5, 2024. APPROVE AND INSTRUCT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS

Cerritos Community College District Levying of Taxes Request from the Cerritos Community College District (District): Adopt a resolution authorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on, the District’s Election of 2022 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 tax roll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt service schedule for the Bonds that will be provided to the Auditor-Controller by the District following the sale of the Bonds. ADOPT

Compton Unified School District Levying of Taxes Request from the Compton Unified School District (District): Adopt a resolution authorizing the County to levy taxes in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of, and interest on, the District’s General Obligation Bonds, 2022 Election, 2024 Series A (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2024-25 tax roll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes sufficient to fulfill the requirements of the debt service schedule for the Bonds that will be provided to the Auditor-Controller by the District following the sale of the Bonds. ADOPT

County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration, Chapter 2.81, relating to the authority of the Director of the Internal Services Department, to establish procedures regarding the delegation of authority to the Director to enter into contracts for architectural, engineering, and related services where the amount of the contract does not exceed $330,000; establish procedures regarding the delegation of authority to the Director to amend contracts entered into by the Board for architectural, engineering, and related services; delegate authority to the Director to award construction contracts up to a monetary cap of $330,000 and to take other actions related thereto; delegate authority to the Director to amend construction contracts awarded by the Board and to take other actions related thereto; and to update and clarify certain terms used in the provisions of this Chapter and to make other necessary formatting changes. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING, AND PLACE ON AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 44)

Continue local emergencies as a result of the following: (a) Discovery of an infestation of fruit flies, as proclaimed on May 10, 1990; (b) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons exist on the basis of pervasive and pernicious homelessness in Los Angeles County, as proclaimed and ratified by the Board on January 10, 2023; (c) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property arose as a result of severe winter storms beginning January 1, 2023 affecting areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on January 10, 2023 and ratified by the Board on January 17, 2023; (d) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property on the basis of the frigid winter storms beginning February 23, 2023 affecting the areas throughout Los Angeles County, as proclaimed on March 1, 2023 and ratified by the Board on March 7, 2023; (e) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist on the basis of the arrival, presence, and impacts of Tropical Storm Hilary throughout Los Angeles County beginning August 20, 2023, as proclaimed on August 20, 2023 and ratified by the Board on August 22, 2023; (f) Conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist on the basis of winter storms in the County beginning February 1, 2024, as proclaimed on February 4, 2024 and ratified by the Board on February 6, 2024; and (g) Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist as a result of the Bridge Fire in the County beginning on September 8, 2024, as proclaimed on September 10, 2024 and ratified by the Board on September 17, 2024.

Discussion on the impact of rain storms, flooding, high-surf and swells, and any other weather-related or natural disaster event in Los Angeles County associated with El Niño, to include the County’s preparedness and ability to coordinate response and recovery activities, as requested by the Board at the meeting of January 12, 2016.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions relating to the County’s homeless crisis, as requested at the Board meeting of May 17, 2016, and proclaimed as a local emergency on January 10, 2023.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on the progress of issues related to Exide, as requested at the Board meeting of June 8, 2016.

Discussion on the status of the Federal and/or State Budgets, Federal and/or State legislative matters and Executive Orders, and their impact on Los Angeles County, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the meeting of January 17, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues or action taken by the Federal government relating to immigration policies, as requested by Supervisors Barger and Solis at the meeting of January 17, 2017 and revised by Supervisors Solis and Hahn on September 12, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, health reform and its impact on Los Angeles County, as requested by Supervisor Ridley-Thomas at the Board meeting of February 21, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions on issues related to the implementation of Measure H, as requested by Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Hahn at the Board meeting of March 14, 2017.

Discussion and consideration of necessary actions related to declared outbreaks of infectious disease threatening the public’s health in Los Angeles County, as requested by Supervisors Solis and Hahn at the Board meeting of April 30, 2019.

CONFERENCE REGARDING POTENTIAL THREATS TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code Section 54957) Briefing by Sheriff Robert Luna or his designee and related emergency services representatives.

County Code, Title 2 - Administration Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 2 - Administration, to increase the time during which a County official is prohibited from lobbying the County from one year to two years after leaving County service. (County Counsel)

County Code, Title 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, by deleting three employee classifications; and adding, deleting, and/or changing certain employee classifications and number of ordinance positions in the Departments of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Arts and Culture, Auditor-Controller, Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, Child Support Services, Children and Family Services, Consumer and Business Affairs, District Attorney, Fire, Health Services, Human Resources, Internal Services, Justice, Care and Opportunities, LA County Library, Mental Health, Parks and Recreation, Probation, Public Defender, Public Health, Public Social Services, Public Works, Regional Planning, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Youth Development. (Relates to Agenda No. 41)

Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Notes for Multifamily Housing in the City of Los Angeles Recommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution, as required under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approving the reissuance of Multifamily Housing Mortgage Revenue Notes and related actions in an aggregate amount not to exceed $36,193,000 to finance the acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of Corazon del Valle (CDV) I, a 90-unit multifamily rental housing development located at 1454 Lanark Street in the City of Los Angeles (3), owned and operated by CDV, LP; and find that adoption of the resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. ADOPT

Employee Health Plans for The Los Angeles County Development Authority for Calendar Year 2025 Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to approve renewal plans with PRISM Health, a Joint Powers Agreement, to continue to provide Health Maintenance Organization and Preferred Provider Option group medical plans by Blue Shield, and execute a continuing contract with Kaiser Health Plan (Kaiser), effective January 1, 2025; approve the employer-paid medical subsidy for the 2025 calendar year to Blue Shield and Kaiser, at an estimated amount not to exceed $3,200,000; authorize the Executive Director to fund all Calendar Year 2025 health plan costs using funds included in the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget and funds to be approved through the annual budget process for FY 2025-26; and find that the approval of the employee health plans for the 2025 calendar year is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. APPROVE

Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to execute, amend, and if necessary, terminate a one-year contract with GMS Elevator Services, Inc. for elevator maintenance and repair services, to various public and affordable housing developments and administrative sites owned, leased, or managed by the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), throughout the County, with an annual compensation of up to $400,000, in program funds included in LACDA’s approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget and will be included in the proposed FY 2025-26 budget during the annual budget process; authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments to the contract to extend the term for an additional four years, in one-year increments, with an annual compensation of $400,000 using funds to be included in LACDA’s annual budget approval process, amend the contract to modify the Statement of Work to add or delete sites, and services, and increase the compensation by up to $40,000 (10%) per year, as needed for unforeseen costs, and determine, as necessary and appropriate under the terms of the contract, to terminate for convenience; and find the approval of the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. APPROVE

Government Procurement Software Solution and Support Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority execute, amend, and if necessary, terminate a one-year contract and all related documents with Carahsoft Technology, Corporation for Government Procurement Software Solution and Support Services, in the amount of $209,813, using program funds included in the Los Angeles County Development Authority’s (LACDA’s) approved Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget; find that the approval of the contract is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Executive Director to take the following actions: APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.) Execute amendments to the contract, to extend the term for a maximum of two additional years, in one-year increments, with a second-year compensation of $133,076 and third-year compensation of $139,730 for maintenance services, using funds to be requested through LACDA’s annual budget approval process; Amend the contract to modify the scope of work and increase the total compensation by up to $48,262 (10%) in pool dollars as needed for unforeseen costs; and Determine, and as necessary and appropriate under the terms of the contract, to terminate the contract for convenience.

New High Village Development Project Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Economic Opportunity to execute the proposed Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the County and Linc Housing Corporation, for an initial two-year term, and to extend the term of the proposed ENA for a maximum of up to two 180-day ENA extension periods, if needed, to negotiate the potential development of County-owned land, located at 725 North Spring Street in the City of Los Angeles (1), commonly known as Los Angeles County Parking Lot 45; execute any and all related or ancillary documents or amendments to the ENA necessary to effectuate the action authorized hereby, collect deposits and fees in connection with the terms of the ENA, to administer the expenses and accounting associated with the ENA; and find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Economic Opportunity) APPROVE

Recommendation by individual Supervisors that the Board adjourn the meeting in memory of deceased persons and/or commemoration of ceremonial occasions.

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Report on the Financial Status of the Department of Health Services Health Department Budget Committee of the Whole/Joint Meeting of the Board of Supervisors: RECEIVE AND FILE NOTE: The Director of Health Services requests that this item be continued to March 25, 2025. Report by the Director of Health Services on the financial status of the Department, to include a regular report on the status of the Department’s planning activities.

Report on Parking Enforcement Services Report by the Chief Executive Officer, in coordination with the Sheriff and the Director of Public Works, on the status of improvements and enhancements of parking enforcement services, including equitable distribution of resources and personnel, performance metrics, financial reporting on the budgeting and delivery of services, recommended protocols for annual funding, steps to ensure equitable investment back into the communities where citation revenues are collected; and community engagement data, non-enforcement solutions mapped and assessed, the number of solutions initiated and completed, and outcomes measured from these solutions, as requested at the Board meetings of April 9, 2024 and July 9, 2024. RECEIVE AND FILE

Teach Democracy’s (Formerly Constitutional Rights Foundation) 47th Annual Los Angeles Mock Trial Competition Parking Fee Waiver Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Waive $3,000 in parking fees for 300 vehicles per day, for a total of $24,000 for 2,400 vehicles, for all days, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage for participants, volunteers, and attendees of Teach Democracy’s 47th Annual Los Angeles Mock Trial Competition, to be held on November 4, 6, 12, 14, 19, 21, 2024, and December 2 and 4, 2024.

Proclaiming October 2024 as “Disability Employment Awareness Month” in the County of Los Angeles Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim the month of October 2024 as “Disability Employment Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County; and instruct the Director of Personnel to bring awareness, resources, and education to the County workforce, continue to advance education and advocacy efforts related to disability compliance for Departmental Disability Management and Compliance Coordinators, Supervisors, and Managers, hold the annual Disability Employment Symposium in partnership with the Department of Aging and Disabilities and the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities during Disability Employment Awareness Month to support capacity building for Departmental Disability Management Coordinators Countywide; encourage all Department Heads to join the effort to educate their employees and supervisors on their roles and responsibilities in the disability compliance process; and encourage all managers to learn about the disability process and protection of disabled employees under the law, and ensure that they exemplify the County’s commitment to supporting and ensuring timely access to the disability process, as needed.

Support Proposition 6: Eliminate Involuntary Servitude for Incarcerated People Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Take an official position to support Proposition 6, on the November 5, 2024, California General Election Ballot, which would amend the California Constitution to state that involuntary servitude cannot be allowed as punishment for a crime and forbid State prisons from disciplining people in prison who refuse to work.

Oppose Proposition 36 on the November 2024 General Election Ballot Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Take an official position to oppose Proposition 36, which would roll back 2014’s Proposition 47 and add new penalties for drug use and a broad range of theft offenses, as well as add new sentencing enhancements that would apply to any type of crime, and result in a loss of funding for Los Angeles County programs that provide alternatives to incarceration and necessary supportive services to communities.

Enabling County Libraries to Better Serve Their Unhoused Patrons Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Instruct the County Librarian, in consultation with the Director of Mental Health, the Executive Directors of Racial Equity and the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, to report back to the Board in writing within 90 days and identify up to ten high-need libraries in the County based on the estimated number of unhoused patrons with mental health needs who currently visit and are expected to visit those libraries each season, and any other needs-based factors that the Director of Mental Health and the Chief Executive Officer deem relevant, with the report to also include the full definition of “high need” that the Departments use and the number of incidents, over a three-month period, in which library staff attempted to de-escalate a library patron; and instruct the Director of Mental Health, in coordination with the County Librarian, the Director of Public Health, through its Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau, and the Chief Executive Officer, to explore the feasibility of restoring the pilot program that assigns clinicians and/or licensed social workers to support high need libraries, and report back to the Board in writing in 120 days, with the report to include an implementation plan that identifies the required number of staff and classifications, scope of services to be provided, data to be collected on efficacy, proposed assignment schedules, implementation timelines, and funding sources, such as realignment dollars, Behavioral Health Service Act funds and other funds.

Reestablish the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Hector Ascencio Sr. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Reestablish the $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 57-year-old Hector Ascencio Sr., who was fatally shot shortly after returning to his residence, by an adult male who fled the area in a dark-colored, four-door vehicle, on the 2500 block of Glenwood Place in the City of South Gate on September 16, 2023, at approximately 10:51 p.m.

Extend the Reward Offer in the Investigation of the Murder of Victim Peter Chounthala Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Extend the $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 42-year-old Peter Chounthala, who was assaulted by multiple male suspects, collapsed in the street, and was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle, succumbing to his injuries near Virginia Avenue and Artesia Boulevard in the City of Bellflower on May 28, 2024, at approximately 2:02 a.m.

Implementing a Pilot Project to Advance a Countywide Preventative Legal Advocacy Model for Child Welfare Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of Children and Family Services to amend, as needed, the agreement with Southern California Grantmakers (SCG), authorized by the Board under Board Order No. 3 of April 18, 2023, for the development and implementation of the Preventive Legal Services Hub and Warmline to increase the provision of prevention services, effective upon execution through September 30, 2025; and provide SCG $1,070,000, using $856,000 Family First Transition Act and $214,000 State Block Grant funds, and cover the associated administrative fee of 3%.

Report on Initiatives to Protect Los Angeles County Residents from Extreme Heat Report by the Directors of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management, and the Chief Sustainability Officer, on the health risks of climate-exacerbated extreme heat in the County, resources and communication strategies to protect vulnerable communities, including people experiencing homelessness, and planned initiatives underway, including the Los Angeles County Heat Action Plan, as requested at the Board meeting of July 23, 2024. RECEIVE AND FILE (Continued from the meetings of 7-30-24 and 9-17-24)

Proclaiming October 9, 2024 as “Ageism Awareness Day” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 9, 2024 as “Ageism Awareness Day” throughout Los Angeles County; encourage cities in the County to also proclaim October 9, 2024 as Ageism Awareness Day; and instruct the Director of Aging and Disabilities to provide educational material to all County Departments and other partners to encourage all residents to increase public awareness, combat ageism, and encourage residents to participate in intergenerational activities.

Increasing Engagement and Participation of Antelope Valley Artists and Organizations Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the Director of Arts and Culture to urge Antelope Valley artists and organizations to learn more about and apply for opportunities they provide; collaborate with Countywide Communications and relevant County Departments to actively promote current and future arts opportunities in the Antelope Valley through targeted social media campaigns, news outlets, and direct contact with local community leaders, trusted ambassadors, organizations, and educational institutions; create and send out a survey to Antelope Valley residents and organizations to garner feedback about their awareness of available arts opportunities and the barriers they face to apply; and continue to collect and monitor data related to applicants from the Antelope Valley to identify gaps, and work with the Executive Director of Racial Equity to evaluate potential solutions.

Declaring “Oaktober” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 2024 as “Oaktober” throughout Los Angeles County, and encourage all County agencies to promote awareness of trees in general, and of oak trees in particular, thereby enhancing our environment, protecting our cultural heritage, and supporting a sustainable and resilient future for all residents.

Deplatforming Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensaries Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Instruct County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on the feasibility of “deplatforming” illegal, unlicensed cannabis dispensaries; instruct the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, through the Office of Cannabis Management, in consultation with the Sheriff, to report back to the Board in writing in 120 days with recommendations on strategies the County could pursue locally and/or with the State to curb unlicensed cannabis advertising, including digital, and operations in the unincorporated County; and instruct the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, through the Office of Cannabis Management, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to draft a five-signature letter to Google, Yelp, and other search engine platforms, to voluntarily cease advertising illegal cannabis dispensaries in the County.

Arts Voter Activation Day at the Music Center's Annex Parking Fee Waiver 2024 Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Waive the $10 per vehicle parking fee for approximately 250 vehicles, for a total amount of $2,500, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for attendees of the Voter Activation Day at the Music Center, to be held on September 25, 2024.

Bridging Resource Gaps in the Antelope Valley Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct the Executive Director of Racial Equity, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, Directors of Child Support Services, Children and Family Services, Consumer and Business Affairs, Economic Development, Health Services, Internal Services, Justice, Care and Opportunities, Mental Health, Parks and Recreation, Public Health, Public Social Services, Public Works, Regional Planning, and Youth Development, the County Librarian, the Sheriff, and other relevant County entities and partners, to report back to the Board in writing in 180 days on the following: An equity analysis highlighting population demographics, disparities, and resource distribution in the Antelope Valley, including, but not limited to, the following topics: physical and mental health, income and employment, housing and homelessness, education, public safety and justice, child and youth development, the built environment, and data to be disaggregated by each city and unincorporated area to the greatest extent possible, given the geographic and population diversity throughout the region; An Equity Atlas featuring dashboards, data displays, and maps that visually represent data from the equity analysis and other inputs to track, measure, and inform the development of policies, plans, and strategies to address existing community needs in the Antelope Valley to advance equitable investment; An analysis of gaps and barriers regarding access to, and utilization of, County programs and services by Antelope Valley residents with recommendations that address identified needs, where the analysis shall be informed by, and incorporate feedback and recommendations collected during robust outreach and engagement activities, including past community events, and upon completing the analysis, report back to the Board in writing within 60 days on a structured plan to implement the recommendations, followed by a plan to evaluate and assess the effectiveness to ensure continuous improvement; and An online resource map of County services and other community assets available in the Antelope Valley developed in collaboration with the Directors of Justice, Care and Opportunities and Public Health, and other relevant Department Heads and entities, to promote greater awareness of and access to existing resources; Instruct the Executive Director of Racial Equity, and in collaboration with the Center for Strategic Partnerships, to collaborate with philanthropic partners to seek funding to support the aforementioned equity analysis, mapping and atlas, and a plan to prioritize and pursue coordinated long-term investment in the Antelope Valley that advance equitable outcomes throughout the region; and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to apply for and accept local, State, and Federal grants to support the above efforts.

Preserving Health Services for Children in Foster Care Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Approve the expenditure plan of the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC) Administrative Allocation as proposed in the One-Time Flexibilities - Senate Bill (SB) 108 Administrative Support Budget workbook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - 25, as required by SB 108 in order to vary from the standard California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) staffing allowances; and instruct the Director of Public Health to submit the expenditure plan of the HCPCFC Administrative Allocation as proposed in the One-Time Flexibilities - SB 108 Administrative Support Budget workbook for FY 2024 - 25 to DHCS.

Proclaiming "Filipino American History Month” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim October 2024 as “Filipino American History Month” throughout Los Angeles County, recognizing the rich history of Filipino Americans and their many contributions that have made our country and County stronger.

Proclaiming October 1, 2024, as “National Latino Physicians Day” in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 1, 2024, as “National Latino Physicians Day” in Los Angeles County; and encourage the Directors of Health Services, Mental Health, and Public Health, to collaborate with Hispanic-Servicing Institutions to reduce the underrepresentation of Latino physicians in the County.

“Silver RV Park” - A Proposed Recreational Vehicle Park to be Located on Nine Plugged Oil Wells Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Instruct the Director of Regional Planning to consult with the Directors of Public Works and Public Health, and the Fire Chief, to conduct an assessment and report back to the Board in writing in 60 days on the following actions: Well Integrity and Sealing: ensure that the original plugging and abandonment records for each well are available and reviewed; and ensure that proper plugging materials, such as cement or other approved substances, were used to create a long-term seal; Ingress and Egress: ensure there are sufficient and safe points of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles, Recreational Vehicles (RVs), and residents; evaluate the traffic flow patterns to ensure that vehicles can enter and exit the RV park safely without congestion, particularly for larger vehicles like RVs; and verify that ingress and egress points meet fire code requirements, ensuring that fire trucks can access the site in case of an emergency; and Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: ensure that local environmental and building regulations are followed, including all required permitting with the City of Los Angeles, including compliance with environmental agencies like the California Geologic Management Department and the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Proclaiming National “Fire Prevention Month” Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Hahn: Proclaim October 2024 as “Fire Prevention Month” throughout Los Angeles County; and encourage all County residents to learn the essential steps to reduce the likelihood of having a fire and how to escape safely in the event of a fire.

37th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Recognition Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Proclaim October 2024 as “Quality and Productivity Month” throughout Los Angeles County, in recognition of employee efforts to enhance productivity and improve the quality of County services; request the Music Center to waive fees in the amount up to $1,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of the Grand Hall and Lobby Area of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on October 16, 2024; and waive the $20 per vehicle parking fee for approximately 200 vehicles, in the total amount of $4,000, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music Center Garage, for those attending the 37th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards Program, to be held October 16, 2024.

Proclaiming October as “Residents’ Rights Month” Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Proclaim October 2024 as “Residents’ Rights Month;” instruct the Directors of Public Health and Aging and Disabilities, in collaboration with Countywide Communications, to distribute educational materials related to Residents’ Rights Month on social media, newsletters, and other communication platforms; instruct the Director of Personnel to share information regarding long-term residents’ rights with County employees; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to publicize “Residents’ Rights Month” on the October 15, 2024, paycheck.

Old Glory Historic Landmark Designation Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Adopt a resolution designating the Old Glory oak tree, located within Pico Canyon Park on Assessor’s Parcel No. 2826-119-900 in the unincorporated community of Stevenson Ranch, as a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark, effective September 24, 2024; and find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Establishing Emergency Climate Shelters in Response to the Inclement Weather Crisis Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days to identify funding for the construction, rehabilitation, or acquisition and operation of at least one emergency shelter in each Service Planning Area (SPA) in Los Angeles County, with consideration of modular construction or other innovative design options, identify potential for partnering with local jurisdictions that can identify land and/or capital costs, prioritize County funding for services at sites; and take the following actions: Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through its Real Estate Division, to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days to identify sites and/or space in each SPA (e.g., unused parking lots) for the temporary placement of emergency shelter or construction of emergency shelter on public or private lands; Instruct the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, to coordinate with the Directors of Mental Health, Public Social Services, Health Services, Public Health, Children and Family Services, Justice, Care and Opportunities, Military and Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officers of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days to identify funding - including underspend - for emergency climate shelters; Direct the Chief Executive Officer, with input from the Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days with a service delivery model for emergency climate shelters, including 24/7 availability, including an emergency meeting to conduct a capacity assessment with all Los Angeles County service providers to identify resources needs, logistical challenges, and potential areas for collaboration, this should include funding options for two levels of Service Delivery, such as: Core Support: Each shelter will provide three meals a day, showers, bathrooms, hygiene products, clothes, problem solving/family reunification and other basic needs, this should also include onsite security; and Comprehensive Support Services: This includes medical services, harm reduction, connections to mental health and substance use disorder treatment resources, emergency shelter, document readiness, record clearing, housing navigation, connection to time limited subsidies/shallow subsidy, job training, and all applicable City and County resources; Instruct the Executive Director of the Homeless Initiative, Chief Executive Office, to report back to the Board in writing on the progress towards citing, construction, and/or acquisition of emergency shelter, and once a path towards building emergency shelters has been established, report back to the Board on the effectiveness of the emergency shelters with regular evaluations, as part of the ongoing updates associated with the Emergency Declaration, these evaluations will assess the impact of shelters on resident health and well-being, which will incorporate feedback from shelter residents and service providers that will be integral in refining and improving the emergency response system, mechanisms for collecting and analyzing feedback will be established to ensure continuous improvement; The Executive Committee on Regional Homeless Alignment (ECHRA) shall convene “Regional Roundtables” with elected officials from the County and 88 municipalities within Los Angeles County to discuss the creation of collaborative agreements for regional shelter sites, this should include exploring City and County joint funding agreements and consulting local jurisdictions to assist in identifying sites, these meetings will be hosted by the Chair and Co-Chair of ECHRA; and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Officer of the Board, or their designees, to execute any agreements necessary to support the foregoing efforts.

Moving Forward on Ethics Reform in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct County Counsel, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, to report back to the Board in writing in 30 days with a comprehensive analysis on proposed implementation timelines and cost scenarios for the options outlined in the confidential report, including recommendations to provide structure in any of the proposed options, with appropriate separation of duties and an ethical wall to ensure fairness and objectivity, and in line with the model in place by the California Fair Political Practices Commission.

Implementing a Community Engagement Office for Coordinated Faith Outreach Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Hahn: Direct the Chief Executive Officer to establish a community engagement office within the Chief Executive Office, with the appropriate number of staff as listed in the Chief Executive Officer’s August 9, 2024 report entitled, “Report Back on Coordinating Faith-Based Outreach in Los Angeles County,” and utilizing existing staff where possible, to liaise between County Departments and the Interfaith and Religious Partnership, and with faith-based organizations (FBOs)/houses of worship (HoWs) with common goals and outcomes, with the community engagement office to coordinate similar outreach efforts, initiatives, and functions across Departments, to ensure access to relevant trainings, capacity building efforts and technical assistance, and monitor progress made by County initiatives, the January 23, 2024 Board motion entitled, “Coordinating Faith-Based Outreach in Los Angeles County,” (Board Order No. 18), provides guidance to the roles, responsibilities, and goals of this new office; work with the Director of Internal Services to provide programmatic support and/or training to assist FBOs and HoWs who are interested in contracting with the County, promote County offered training, programs, and services as it relates to contracting; and engage with the Center for Strategic Partnerships to explore if philanthropic funding could be used to help pay for the staffing costs of this office, or any other programs or costs that the office may incur, where philanthropy has been engaged in the Department of Children and Family Services’ efforts to partner with the faith community so as to best support foster families and youth in the County, and several philanthropic organizations have expressed interest in supporting and potentially funding these efforts to centralize the County’s efforts; and report back to the Board in writing in 90 days with efforts on outreach to the philanthropic communities, and how the community engagement office could be funded, if philanthropic dollars cannot be used to fund County staffing costs.

Re-imagining and Accelerating Safer Streets through the Equitable Implementation of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Instruct the Director of Public Works to report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on the following: The status of the development of the updated Los Angeles County’s 1975 Bicycle Master Plan (LACBMP) and its associated environmental impact report; An update on the working methodology for prioritizing corridors and treatments identified in the updated LACBMP, including, but not limited to, corridors of greatest need, an established equity index, opportunities for regional and inter-jurisdictional connectivity, properties over which the County has jurisdiction to develop a regional network of bike facilities, such as the County Flood Control District; and funding availability, among others; A comprehensive list of corridors and treatments identified in the LACBMP that includes a range of costs associated with the recommended treatments, an estimate of unmet funding needs, and a list of projects and funding requests submitted by the Department of Public Works (DPW), in response to the California Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Call-for-Projects; The development of a program that would identify and prioritize the treatments called out in the LACBMP and Vision Zero program, and integrate those treatments and improvements into DPW’s five-year Pavement Preservation Program and other road maintenance work; and The feasibility, including potential cost savings, that might be realized through a Countywide program and ordinance similar to that of the City of Los Angeles’ Measure HLA, in which every time a street is repaved or repaired, any corresponding mobility improvements must also be implemented.

Foster Family Agency Insurance Crisis Analysis Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Instruct County Counsel, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Children and Family Services, to report back to the Board in writing in 15 days on possible solutions to the Foster Family Agencies insurance crisis; and direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to continue to support and advocate for legislative and State budget proposals that can provide a sustainable long-term solution to this insurance crisis.

Support for Proposition 33: Expands Local Government’s Authority to Enact Rent Stabilization and Rent Control Policies on Residential Property Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Solis: Take an official position to support Proposition 33, legislation which would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 and prohibit the State from limiting the ability of cities and counties to maintain, enact, or expand residential rent stabilization and rent control ordinances.

Addressing Extreme Heat for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Transit Users Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Director of Public Works to analyze commonly used crosswalks, intersections, and bus stops in unincorporated Los Angeles County, and develop actionable recommendations to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat on the comfort and safety of pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users, including providing shade and reducing wait times; and report back to the Board in writing in 180 days on the above.

Incorporating NACTO Bikeway Design Guideline Updates within the County’s Bicycle Master Plan Update Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Director of Public Works to assess the potential impacts of integrating National Association of City Transportation Officials' working papers into the County's 2012 Bicycle Master Plan (Plan) and provide a recommendation on whether they should be incorporated into the Plan; identify other active transportation guidelines the Department of Public Works should review and consider updating; and report back to the Board in writing on the above in 120 days.

Promoting Social Media Safety Among Children and Youth Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Instruct the Directors of Public Health, Mental Health, and Youth Development, as well as the Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, to report back to the Board in writing in 180 days with the following: Adapted existing educational curricula and material on safe social media use for children and youth enrolled in TK-12 educational settings, in multiple languages; Adapted existing materials on safe social media use for parents and guardians, in multiple languages; Consistent Countywide messaging on social media safety; A consolidation of existing data, resources, and materials on social media safety, and use multiple strategies and sites to ensure easy access to this information; and Best practices on social media safety, including smartphone use in the TK-12 population to expand on existing curricula, identified via engagement of community stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Proclamation of “Lead Poisoning Prevention Week” in Los Angeles County: Ensuring Residents Are Lead-Aware Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Proclaim October 20 through 26, 2024 as “Lead Poisoning Prevention Week” throughout Los Angeles County; instruct the Director of Public Health to launch a formal health education campaign during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week that is culturally and linguistically accessible with a goal to encourage parents to have children screened for lead by a medical provider at ages one and two, or whenever there is a potential exposure to lead from lead-based paint, consumer products, or other sources, and encourage community members to participate in Lead Poisoning Prevention Week events hosted by the Department of Public Health’s (DPH’s) Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, with event details to be found on DPH’s social media platforms: @lapublichealth on Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter), and DPH’s Facebook page; and instruct the Director to take the following actions: Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer, through its Countywide Communications Office, to promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Week across social media platforms and invite County employees to Lead Poisoning Prevention Week events; Develop health education materials and presentations that are linguistically accessible in the County’s top five languages, with readiness to interpret into more languages as needed, and address short- and long-term symptoms and effects of lead on individuals across the age spectrum, special considerations for older adults and individuals with disabilities, lead poisoning prevention, actions post-lead exposure, such as nutrition, and information on identifying signs of lead exposure illness in pets and next steps, and intentionally engage residents in outreach and engagement activities; Collaborate with the following school districts, but not limited to, the Los Angeles Unified School District, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, Baldwin Park School District, El Monte City School District, and Pomona Unified School District, to provide health education information regarding lead exposure and actions post-exposure for TK-12 school-aged children, additionally collaborate with the Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and applicable parent and student groups, to promote Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and provide ongoing health education regarding impact of lead on health and post exposure care; Collaborate with the Director of Health Services to make health education materials visibly available at relevant County facilities, including hospitals and clinics; Engage County employed and contracted medical providers with educational material and the need to screen young children; Track the number of individuals actively engaged regarding lead, and report back to the Board at both six months and 12 months, noting how they were reached, whether it was a school setting and by Supervisorial District; and Collaborate with County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing in 90 days on the feasibility of including a requirement in Memoranda of Understanding and contracts with external medical providers that indicates they must customarily screen young children and provide education about lead exposure to their patients.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Jane Doe 1 et al. v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV20949, and All AB 218 Cases Filed Against the County of Los Angeles.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Executive Director of the Office of Child Protection.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (one case).