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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 - (2)

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 Holly J. Mitchell Grace Cotangco, Community Prevention and Population Health Task Force Supervisor Janice Hahn Johnathan A. Coleman (Alternate), Public Safety Realignment Team

Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District Name Change Request from the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District (District): Adopt a resolution to approve the District’s name change of the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District to The Canyons to the Desert Resource Conservation District. ADOPT

Countywide Classification/Compensation Actions to Implement the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget Recommendation: Approve an ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries, to update the Departmental staffing provisions to reflect positions allocated, deleted, and transferred in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recommended Budget and implement routine technical adjustments and corrections to reflect earlier Board-approved budget and classification actions. Approve in the Classification Plan correcting the salary of four represented classifications. (Relates to Agenda No. 46)

Chief Executive Office, District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Department Lease Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a proposed seven-year lease with SVACW 925 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the Chief Executive Office (CEO), District Attorney (DA), and Sheriff’s Department’s (Sheriff’s) use of approximately 3,879 sq ft of office space located at 925 L Street in Sacramento. The estimated maximum first-year base rental amount of $175,000, but with a three-month rent abatement of approximately $44,000, will equal $131,000. The estimated total proposed lease amount, including low-voltage costs, is $1,353,000 over the seven-year term. The rental costs will be 100% funded by Net County Cost (NCC) that is already included in the CEO’s, DA’s, and Sheriff’s existing budget, with each Department responsible for its proportionate share of the space. The CEO, DA, and Sheriff will not be requesting additional NCC for this action. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any other ancillary documentation necessary to effectuate the terms of the proposed lease, and take actions necessary and appropriate to implement the proposed lease including, without limitation, exercising any early termination rights and option to extend at market rent for an additional two years. If this option is exercised, the total term of the proposed lease will be up to nine years. Find that the proposed lease is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Funds Recommendation: Accept $1,820,586 in funding for the Fiscal Year 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program under Assistance Listing No. 97.042, Subaward No. 2024-0050, as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, with a performance period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026, and the allocation of a portion of such funds to the County’s Chief Executive Office - Office of Emergency Management in the amount of $606,801, to support County emergency preparedness and response activities. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into subrecipient agreements with Disaster Management Areas providing for use and reallocation of funds, and execute all future amendments, modifications, extensions, and augmentations relative to the subrecipient agreements, as necessary. Find that the proposed actions do not constitute projects or, in the alternative, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

2024 State Homeland Security Program Grant Funds Recommendation: Accept $8,300,952 in Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant funds under Assistance Listing No. 97.067 from the 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant as distributed through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) with a performance period of September 1, 2024 through May 31, 2027, and the allocation of a portion of such funds to County Departments. Adopt the Governing Body Resolution, which authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to apply for and execute the SHSP Grant awards and all future amendments, modifications, extensions, and augmentations, as necessary. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into subrecipient agreements with cities providing for use and re-allocation of these funds; and execute all future amendments, modifications, extensions and augmentations relative to the subrecipient agreements, as necessary. Approve the County activities to be funded with 2024 SHSP Grant funds. Authorize the County’s Purchasing Agent to proceed with the solicitation and purchase of capital asset items in excess of $250,000 with two weeks advance notice to the Board. Find that the proposed actions do not constitute projects or, in the alternative, are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act.

2025-26 Organizational Grant Program Grant Awards for Cultural Services Recommendation: Approve grants to 261 nonprofit arts organizations in the amount of $5,059,000 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Organizational Grant Program (OGP), with funding included in the Department of Arts and Culture's FY 2025-26 Adopted budget. Find that the expenditure of said funds is necessary to meet the social needs of the County and the programs funded thereby will serve a public purpose. Instruct the Director of Arts and Culture to execute grant agreements and approve expenditures necessary to implement the 2025-26 OGP. Authorize the Director to reallocate forfeited grant awards, not to exceed $100,000 in aggregate, to existing Board-approved grantee organizations and amend these grant agreements accordingly. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Arts and Culture) APPROVE

Measure B Rate Increase Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Health Services to implement a rate adjustment to increase the Measure B Trauma, Emergency and Bioterrorism Response (Measure B) property assessment rate by $0.0130 per improved sq ft, for a total assessment of $0.0630 per improved sq ft, effective July 1, 2025, to take into account the cumulative increase in the medical component of the prescribed Consumer Price Index (CPI) through April 2025. This action will generate approximately $86,599,000 in annual ongoing Measure B revenue. Allocate a total of $6,286,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 to the Department of Public Health (DPH), to support Public Health Emergency Preparedness efforts related to public health threats, bioterrorism and disasters. Authorize the Director to take the following actions: (Department of Health Services) APPROVE Allocate $56,648,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to the Department of Health Services, to support the County’s trauma and emergency medical services system. Allocate $14,942,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to participating non-County Trauma Hospitals, to support ongoing investments in additional staffing, technology and capital improvements to maintain and/or expand the regional trauma care system. Utilize funds allocated above up to a maximum of $14,942,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to be used as an Intergovernmental Transfer to the California Department of Health Care Services to draw down Federal matching dollars for supplemental Medi-Cal payments to eligible non-County trauma centers. Allocate $4,812,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to DPH, to support ongoing violence and trauma prevention initiatives and programming and supplement public health emergency preparedness efforts as outlined above. Allocate $1,440,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to Physician Services for Indigents Program to support non-County physician trauma services provided to eligible indigent patients within County and non-County physician emergency services provided to eligible indigent patients with non-traumatic emergency conditions. Allocate $1,195,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to the Fire Department, City of Los Angeles Fire Department, and Sheriff’s Department to support expanded access to trauma services and facilitate the emergency air transport of trauma patients in underserved areas. Allocate $923,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to the County Emergency Medical Services Agency for the coordination of trauma and emergency services related to prehospital and hospital emergency care and the future maintenance of the Trauma Emergency Medical Information System. Allocate $272,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to the City of Long Beach, to support ongoing Emergency Medical Services, Bioterrorism and Trauma and Violence Prevention programs. Allocate $82,000 of the new annual ongoing revenue starting in FY 2025-26 to the City of Pasadena, to support ongoing Emergency Medical Services, Bioterrorism and Trauma and Violence Prevention programs. Amend existing, or execute new agreements, to fulfill the provisions of recommendations above, provided that such amendments or agreements contain all provisions necessary to comply with proper reporting, monitoring, and oversight of use of funds. Allocate a total of $6,000,000 in one-time funding from the Measure B Fund Balance for Catalina Island Health (CIH), which will be allocated over two years, $3,000,000 each in FYs 2025-26 and 2026-27, solely for specific, qualified Measure B purposes as allowable, to support CIH in maintaining critical emergency services on the island. Carry forward any unspent amounts allocated to CIH from any year(s) to one or more subsequent fiscal years through the end of FY 2026-27, after which any remaining amounts shall be returned to the fund. Amend existing, or execute new, agreements with CIH, to provide Measure B funding and to fulfill the provisions above, provided that such amendments or agreements contain all provisions necessary to comply with proper reporting, monitoring, and oversight of use of funds. Allocate $2,000,000 in one-time Measure B funding for the Los Angeles General Medical Center to support construction of a warehouse, a portion of which will be used to store critical emergency and disaster-related supplies, equipment, and vehicles. Also, consideration of Supervisor Mitchell’s recommendation to instruct the Director of Health Services, in consultation with County Counsel, to allocate a total of $9,000,000 in one-time funding from the Measure B Fund balance in Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital to support and maintain vital emergency department care services for qualified Measure B purposes.

Various New and Revised Fees Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Department of Parks and Recreation’s establishment of new fees and revisions to various existing fees, effective August 1, 2025. Approve an increase in the Board’s approved fees every two years, up to the cumulative California Price Index of California for the applicable two-year period, so long as fees do not exceed the cost of services. Authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to adjust the fees charged, not to exceed the maximum Board approved fee. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Take the following actions: (Department of Parks and Recreation) APPROVE Authorize the deposit of $1 from each vehicle entrance and boat launch fee collected to the Special Development Fund for the maintenance of the Regional Parks to be consistent with Federal and State contract agreements. Approve a community benefit at the County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, South Coast Botanic Garden and Virginia Robinson Gardens that includes free admission for County residents who hold an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. Authorize the Director to execute amendments to the operating agreements for the County Arboretum and Botanic Garden; Descanso Gardens; and South Coast Botanic Garden, to change or add community benefits, including free admission for Electronic Benefits Transfer cardholders, to change admission fees charged to the public, and to modify revenue sharing and management fee sections of the agreements to restructure revenue shares.

Los Angeles General Medical Center Nurse Call System Replacement Project Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute consultant services agreements with the two proposers that met the eligibility criteria in the Request for Proposals for the proposed Los Angeles General Medical Center Nurse Call Replacement Project (1), The PENTA Building Group, LLC, and Kemp Bros. Construction, Inc., for the stipend amount of $80,000 each, enabling the County to use all design and construction ideas and concepts included in their proposals. Funding is included in the Department of Health Services' Fiscal Year 2025-26 Final Budget, with no Net County Cost. Find that the recommended actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Water Supply Assessment for the Falcon Glen Project Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley, approve the Water Supply Assessment for the Falcon Glen Project (Project) in the City of Palmdale (5). Authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the Water Supply Assessment Senate Bill 610 California Water Code Section 10910 et seq., Notice of Determination for the proposed Project. Find that the recommended action is either not a project, or is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Drought Resiliency Water Conservation Project Memoranda of Understanding Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Waterworks District No. 29, Malibu, approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County Waterworks District No. 29, Malibu, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, and the West Basin Municipal Water District, and an MOU between the County Waterworks District No. 29, Malibu and the West Basin Municipal Water District regarding the Drought Resiliency Water Conservation Project (Project) (2 and 3). Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. Authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) APPROVE Execute, amend, and carry out the terms of each MOU. Execute and amend any additional agreements or contracts, and take any other actions consistent with, and/or necessary, for the implementation of the Project. Accept the pass through of Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management Proposition 1, Round 2 Grant Funds to be routed from the County Flood Control District to the Local Project Sponsor (Las Virgenes Municipal Water District) then to the County Waterworks District No. 29, Malibu, as reimbursement for eligible expenses related to the Project. The amount for reimbursement is not to exceed $126,000.

Huntington Park Library Refurbishment Capital Project Recommendation: Establish and approve the proposed Huntington Park Library Refurbishment Project, Capital Project No. 8A064 (Project) (4), with a total Project budget of $14,400,000. Adopt the plans and specifications for the Project. Approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $13,300,000 to the Project, and $1,100,000 to the LA County Library operating budget for the furniture, fixtures, and equipment from the use of obligated fund balance Committed for American Rescue Plan Enabled Capital Programs. Advertise the Project for bids to be received and opened on September 18, 2025. Find that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Authorize the Director of Public Works to take the following actions: (Department of Public Works) ADOPT 4-VOTES 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 $5,000 funded by the Project funds. Determine that a bid is nonresponsive and reject it on that basis; award to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder; waive inconsequential and nonmaterial deficiencies in submitted bids; and determine whether the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder has satisfied all conditions for contract award are in accordance with the applicable contract and bid documents. Award and execute the construction contract to the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the contract 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, payment bonds, and evidence of required contractor insurance; and take all other actions necessary and appropriate to deliver the Project.

Dash Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles Transit Service Agreement Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a three-year funding agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the City's DASH Boyle Heights/East Los Angeles Transit Service in the unincorporated County community of East Los Angeles (1), for a total amount of $3,600,000, with sufficient funding included in the First Supervisorial District's Proposition A Local Return Transit Program in the Transit Operations Fund (CP6 - Services and Supplies) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. Authorize the Director to approve and execute amendments to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work, if required. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority Services Agreement Recommendation: Approve funding for the continuation of public transit services by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority for residents of the unincorporated County community of Palos Verdes Peninsula (4), for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 for an annual estimated payment by the County of $408,200 for the County's share of the cost of services for an estimated payment of $1,224,600 for three fiscal years, with funding included in the Fourth Supervisorial District's Proposition Local Return Transit Program in the Transit Operations Fund (CP6 - Services and Supplies) FY 2025-26 Budget. Funding for FYs 2026-27, and 2027-28 will be requested through the annual budget process. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute an agreement with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Transit Authority for public transit services for FYs 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28, and approve and execute amendments to incorporate necessary changes to terms or conditions included in the agreement. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

County Paratransit Program Funding Agreements Recommendation: Approve the continuation of paratransit services for eligible patrons in the unincorporated County communities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 at an estimated amount of $3,803,700, with sufficient funding available in each Supervisorial District's Proposition A Local Return Transit Program in the Transit Operations Fund (CP6 - Services and Supplies) FY 2025-26 Budget. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute two agreements for the County's share of the following paratransit services: La Crescenta/Montrose Paratransit Service provided by the City of Glendale for a maximum amount of $220,000 for a two-year term, and the Mid-San Gabriel Paratransit Service provided by the City of Monrovia for a maximum amount of $900,000 for a four-year term. Authorize the Director to increase the amount of compensation for the paratransit services agreements up to an additional 10% of the annual maximum amount for unforeseen additional work within the scope of the agreements, if required. Authorize the Director to approve and execute amendments to the paratransit services agreements to incorporate necessary changes within the scope of work if, in the opinion of the Director, it is in the best interest of the County. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Sale of Surplus Real Property in the Granada Hills Community of the City of Los Angeles Recommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the County Flood Control District (District), find that the fee interest in Parcel 282EXF.21 related to Bull Creek in the Granada Hills community of the City of Los Angeles (3), is no longer required for the purposes of the District. Find that Parcel 282EXF.21 related to Bull Creek in the Granada Hills community of the City of Los Angeles is exempt surplus land under the provisions of the Surplus Land Act. Approve the project, which is the sale of Parcel 282EXF.21 related to Bull Creek, from the District to the adjacent property owners, Mr. Gary Sukrattanawong and Mrs. Joyce Megan-Love Sukrattanawong. Authorize the Chief Engineer of the District to execute the quitclaim deed and authorize delivery to Mr. Gary Sukrattanawong and Mrs. Joyce Megan-Love Sukrattanawong. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Rowland Water District Streetlight Master License Agreement Recommendation: Approve the streetlight master license agreement between the County and the Rowland Water District (District) for the attachment and installation of meter repeaters on County-owned streetlights within County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) 1687 in various unincorporated areas (1). Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement with the District for the attachment and installation of meter repeaters on County-owned streetlights within CLMD 1687. Authorize the Director to terminate the agreement, as necessary and appropriate, and take all necessary actions to effectuate such termination. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Public Works) APPROVE

Reemploy a Retired County Employee on a Temporary Basis Recommendation: Grant an exception to the 180-day waiting period required under the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 and reemploy retired County employee Anthony Rayburn to a 120-day temporary assignment as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender (DAPD) IV at the Alternate Public Defender's North County branches located in San Fernando, Van Nuys, and Pasadena. Mr. Rayburn’s expertise is highly skilled and the work he will be providing is critical. Approve the request to allow Mr. Rayburn to receive compensation at the rate of $107.77 per hour and work no more than 960 work hours within a fiscal year, upon Board approval of his temporary reemployment as a DAPD IV. (Alternate Public Defender) 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 $15,899.79. (Sheriff's Department) APPROVE

Los Angeles County Money Laundering Task Force Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: Authorize the Sheriff, as an agent for the County, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and cost reimbursement agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the duration of the Los Angeles County Money Laundering Task Force’s operations. Execute any and all amendments to the MOU that are necessary for the effective participation in the task force. Execute all required contract documents with the FBI including, but not limited to, MOUs, agreements, assurances and certifications, amendments, modifications, extensions, and payment requests, in future fiscal years as necessary for the continued participation in the task force. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup Commemorative Badge Program Participation Recommendation: Authorize the Sheriff to allow their authorized sworn personnel to participate in the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Badge Program (Program), and execute a participation agreement with FIFA’s only authorized badge vendor, Smith & Warren. Authorize Smith & Warren a temporary license to be a retail distributor of the commemorative 2026 FIFA World Cup badges using the Sheriff’s Department and District names and insignias, only for the 2026 World Cup event. Authorize the Sheriff to allow the authorized sworn personnel to wear the specially designed 2026 FIFA World Cup badges for the months of June 2026 and July 2026, and allow the participating sworn personnel to retain the badges as keepsakes. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

Los Angeles/Orange County Financial Crimes Task Force Memorandum of Understanding Recommendation: Authorize the Sheriff, as an agent for the County, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and cost reimbursement agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for the duration of the Southern California Financial Crimes Task Force’s operations. Execute any and all amendments to the MOU and agreement that are necessary for the effective participation in the task force. Execute all required contract documents with the FBI including, but not limited to, MOUs, agreements, assurances and certifications, amendments, modifications, extensions, and payment requests, in future fiscal years as necessary for the continued participation in the task force. (Sheriff’s Department) APPROVE

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Adrian Romero v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Adrian Romero v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:23-cv-02025, in the amount of $450,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget. This Federal civil rights lawsuit alleges that Plaintiff was wrongfully shot by Sheriff's Department's deputies.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Juan Zamora, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Juan Zamora, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV07595, in the amount of $190,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's budget. This lawsuit alleges negligence by a Sheriff's Department deputy on an inmate incarcerated at Men's Central Jail.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Valerie Busch v. County of Los Angeles Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Valerie Busch v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV27869, in the amount of $175,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Department of Children and Family Services' budget. This lawsuit alleges that an employee from the Department of Children and Family Services was subjected to disability discrimination and retaliation.

Settlement of the Matter Entitled, Alexander Torres v. County of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles County Claims Board's recommendation: Authorize settlement of the matter entitled, Alexander Torres v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-07450, in the amount of $14,000,000; and instruct the Auditor-Controller to draw a warrant to implement this settlement from the Sheriff's Department's and District Attorney's Office's budgets. This Federal civil rights lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office arises from the alleged wrongful conviction that resulted in Plaintiff's imprisonment for 20 years.

Temple City Unified School District Levying of Taxes Request from the Temple City 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 2025 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Bonds), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $19,000,000; and direct the Auditor-Controller to maintain on the 2025-26 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 6 - Salaries Ordinance Amendment Ordinance for introduction amending County Code, Title 6 - Salaries by adding, deleting, and/or changing certain employee classifications and number of ordinance positions in the Departments of Aging and Disabilities, Agriculture Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Animal Care and Control, Arts and Culture, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Beaches and Harbors, Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, Child Support Services, Children and Family Services, Consumer and Business Affairs, County Counsel, District Attorney, Fire, Health Services, Human Resources, Justice, Care and Opportunities, LA County Library, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, Medical Examiner, Mental Health, Military and Veterans Affairs, Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, Probation, Public Defender, Public Health, Public Works, Regional Planning, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Youth Development. INTRODUCE, WAIVE READING AND PLACE ON THE AGENDA FOR ADOPTION (Relates to Agenda No. 17)

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; (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; (h) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist as a result of the Franklin Fire in the County beginning on December 9, 2024, as proclaimed and ratified by the Board on December 10, 2024; (i) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the County exist at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall caused and/or exacerbated by the Board of State and Community Corrections’ order to immediately shutter Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, the only available juvenile hall in the County, beginning on December 12, 2024, as proclaimed and ratified by the Board on December 17, 2024; (j) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist as a result of the January 2025 Windstorm and Critical Fire Events in the County, beginning on January 7, 2025, as proclaimed on January 7, 2025 and ratified by the Board on January 14, 2025; and (k) Conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons exists on the basis of the winter storm in the County beginning February 12, 2025, as proclaimed by the Board on February 19, 2025 and ratified by the Board on February 25, 2025.

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 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.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Fesia Davenport, Chief Executive Officer and designated staff. Employee Organization(s) for represented employees: All individual member unions of the Coalition of County Unions, AFL CIO; SEIU, Local 721; All affiliated member unions of SEIU; All affiliated member unions of AFSCME Council 36; Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defenders Union; Program Managers Association; Child Support Attorneys; Supervising Child Support Officers; and Probation Directors. In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (six cases).

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.

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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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) The People of the State of California, ex rel. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of the State of California vs. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01309. In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

Remediation and Restoration Services Contract Recommendation: Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to execute a one-year contract for remediation and restoration services with Precision Environmental in the amount of up to $1,000,000 using program funds included in the Los Angeles County Development Authority’s (LACDA’s) approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. Execute amendments to the contract to extend the term for an additional four years, in one-year increments, with an annual compensation of $1,000,000 using funds to be included in LACDA’s annual budget approval process. Amend the contract to modify the statement of work, add services, and increase the annual compensation by up to $100,000, 10% per year as needed for unforeseen costs. Upon determination by the Executive Director, and as necessary and appropriate under the terms of the contract, terminate the contract for convenience. Find that approval of the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. APPROVE

Repair, Remodel, Refurbishment, and Maintenance of Various Properties Job Order Contracts Recommendation: Adopt the Job Order Contract (JOC) Construction Task Catalog and Technical Specifications prepared by The Gordian Group, Inc., dated May 2025. Advertise for bids to be received and opened on August 20, 2025 by 3:00 p.m., using The Gordian Group, Inc.'s JOC System for 18 separate JOCS (126-143). Find that the proposed actions are not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Authorize the Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Development Authority to take the following actions: ADOPT 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 non-material deficiencies in bids submitted; and determine, in accordance with the applicable contract and bid documents, whether the apparent lowest responsive and responsible bidder has satisfied all conditions for contract award. Upon such determination, award and execute 18 JOCs, each in an amount not to exceed $6,210,093.15; and establish the effective date of the contracts upon receipt by the Los Angeles County Development Authority of acceptable performance and payment bonds and evidence of required contractor insurance. With respect to JOCs 126 through 143, subject to a finding of exemption under CEQA, issue work orders for projects that are not subject to and not subject to the State Public Contract Code, including maintenance work, as applicable, in an amount not to exceed $6,210,093.15 per work order; subject to the limitation that the aggregate amount of all work orders issued under a particular JOC does not exceed the $6,210,093.15 maximum contract amount of the JOC. Upon his determination, and as necessary and appropriate under the terms of the JOCs, amend the JOCs; terminate any of the 18 JOCs for convenience; terminate the contractor's right to proceed with the performance of the JOCs; accept projects and file notices upon completion of the projects; release retention money withheld; grant extensions of time on projects, as applicable, and assess and collect liquidated damages as authorized under Government Code Section 53069.85 and the contract specifications.

Preserving Suicide Prevention Support for LGBTQ+ Residents in Los Angeles County Amid the Federal Directive to Eliminate Funding for the Specialized Press 3 Option of 988 for LGBTQ+ Youth Callers Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Hahn and Horvath: Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, in collaboration with the Director of Mental Health, to report back to the Board in writing in 15 days on the impact of the Federal directive to eliminate funding and resources for the specialized “press three” option for LGBTQ+ youth within the 988 hotline. Instruct the Director of Mental Health to collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to explore options to continue providing linkages between the County’s 988 hotline and the hotlines for LGBTQ+ youth, and report back to the Board in writing in 30 days with options.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Dennis Rutherford, et al. v. Robert Luna, et al., United States District Court Case No. 75CV04111 In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) United States of America, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 15CV05903 In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

Support for State and Federal Legislation Enhancing Accountability During Immigration Enforcement Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Mitchell: Direct the County’s Legislative Advocates in Sacramento to support Senate Bill (SB) 627 (Weiner), legislation which would prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties, and SB 805 (Pérez), legislation which would expand laws against impersonating a police officer by expanding the scope of existing impersonation laws, requiring on-duty law enforcement to visibly display identification that includes either their name or badge number, authorizes employees of any law enforcement agency to request identification from someone claiming to be law enforcement, and prohibits fugitive recovery agents from engaging in any form of immigration enforcement. Direct the County’s Legislative Advocates in Washington, D.C. to support House of Representatives (H.R.) 4004 (Friedman), legislation which would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing facial coverings during enforcement actions, require agents to wear clearly marked clothing displaying their name and ICE affiliation during arrest, detention, questioning, or when conducting raids or investigations, mandate written justification for any use of a mask, and require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report annually to Congress on any disciplinary actions or complaints related to the legislation, and Senate (S.) 2212 (Padilla), legislation which would require immigration enforcement officers to display clearly legible identification, including their agency name or initials and either their name or badge number, in a manner that remains visible and unobscured by tactical gear or clothing, prohibit non-medical face coverings that obscure identity or facial visibility, with exceptions for environmental hazards or covert operations, and require DHS to establish disciplinary procedures for violations. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to send a five-signature letter in support of each bill to the respective authors.

Implementing Strategies and Action Plan for Equitable Development and Growth of Life Sciences in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Mitchell: Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and other relevant County Department Heads, to implement the Life Science Industry Strategy and Action Plan (2025-2030), using a phased approach that prioritizes the most urgent and catalytic actions, including the following: Deploy the remaining funds in the County Bioscience Loan Fund, currently totaling $5,792,000, for program and operational costs to initiate implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan. The funds should be used to prioritize loans to life sciences firms graduating from incubator programs, finance tenant improvements, and prevent relocation. Report back to the Board in writing in 150 days with a program launch plan days, and report back annually thereafter on program outcomes. Outreach and education to firms who may qualify for this funding should be prioritized to those led by and/or employing workers from historically underrepresented communities and geographies. Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity to further pursue all available sources of funding to support fund implementation with the goal of expanding the program to include growing the fund to support the Life Sciences to $10,000,000, inclusive of pursuing philanthropic, industry, and municipal funding. Launch the life science workforce development initiatives identified in the Strategy and Action Plan by securing funds and investing up to $2,000,000 in existing funds in the Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO’s) High Road Training Partnerships and related workforce programs to align the programs with industry needs and target high-opportunity communities. The Director of Economic Opportunity should coordinate with local workforce boards, community colleges, and high road employers and report back to the Board in writing in 150 days with an update on funding and program launch. Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity to report back to the Board in writing in 150 days with an implementation update on a funding plan and partnership strategy for developing multi-tenant graduation space, including a competitive selection process for master lease holders as outlined in the Strategy and Action Plan; and in coordination with the Director of Regional Planning, a funding plan and partnership strategy with a cross-sector of industry partners, anchor institutions, and community stakeholders to craft recommendations to define, clarify, and incentivize life sciences development in the County’s unincorporated communities via County Code, Title 22 - Planning and Zoning regulations and permitting procedures. These recommendations could include changes to incentivize mixed-use development where lab space can be located next to office space, a hallmark of the industry’s development. The consultations should include review of Title 22, including building height limitations, parking provisions, and other development standards. Instruct the Director of Regional Planning, in coordination with the Director of Economic Opportunity, and informed by feedback from stakeholder consultations, to identify the resources necessary to develop amendments to Title 22 regulations and permitting procedures for life sciences development in the County’s unincorporated communities. The Title 22 amendments would inform zoning and permitting actions undertaken by potential partners in incorporated cities. Instruct the Director of Regional Planning, in coordination with the Director of Economic Opportunity, to create a clear classification within the County’s EPIC-LA online permitting system to categorize and track life science permit applications and establish a methodology for prioritizing life science permit applications based on equitable indices and community benefits. Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity to develop and launch a Life Sciences Business Attraction, Retention, and Expansion Program that supports implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan by the following: Promoting the retention and growth of existing life sciences firms and the attraction of new firms to the County through proactive outreach, technical assistance, and marketing of the region's assets. Highlighting and facilitating access to currently available County and State incentives including, but not limited to, tax credits, wage subsidies, and Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, which may be used for site remediation, utility upgrades, and other infrastructure improvements. Identifying and promoting existing industrial, commercial, and mixed-use structures suitable for life science uses. Consult with a coalition of industry partners, anchor institutions, and community stakeholders to provide advice to DEO for the business attraction and retention strategy, ensuring that implementation is informed by on-the-ground expertise and aligned with inclusive economic development goals. Developing an education and outreach campaign to inform the industry that the County is open for life sciences uses including, but not limited to, raising awareness about the Life Sciences Liaison within DEO and the Life Sciences Permitting Liaison within the Department of Regional Planning, funding availability for tenant improvements, and assistance with site selection and workforce needs. Creating a plan to reestablish the Manufacturing Revolving Loan Fund based on learnings from the prior program, with a focus on the Life Sciences, and provide recommendations for growing the fund. Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, and other relevant Department Heads, to identify additional potential funding sources to implement the Strategy and Action Plan, considering County, State, Federal and private sources for implementation. Authorize the Director of Economic Opportunity to accept new or additional funds to include, but not be limited to, the State of California, California Jobs First and other sources impacting the life sciences, and execute and/or amend agreements with grantors to implement funds impacting the life sciences. Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity to report back to the Board in writing in 150 days, and annually thereafter, on implementation of the above directives when a timeline has not otherwise been specified.

Advancing Opportunity and Nutrition: Restaurant Meals Program Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Hahn: Instruct the Director of Public Social Services, working in collaboration with the Director of Economic Opportunity, to identify effective strategies to raise awareness of the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) to restaurant owners and encourage them to enroll in the program and expand access to this critical program to our most vulnerable County residents, especially those impacted by wildfires and ongoing immigration enforcement. Collaborate with relevant Department Heads and community-based organizations to promote the program to unhoused residents, residents with disabilities, and older adults that are eligible for the RMP, including those impacted by wildfires and ongoing immigration enforcement. Report back to the Board in writing in 90 days with results of the above efforts, including recommendations for advocacy to the State to continue outreach efforts once the RMP is transferred to California Department of Social Services.

Advancing the Resilience of the Film and Television Industry in Los Angeles County Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Horvath: Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity and its Los Angeles County Film Office, in collaboration with the County Department Heads listed below, and in consultation with industry stakeholders, to report back to the Board in writing in 120 days with progress made to the following: Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, the Directors of Regional Planning, Public Works, Beaches and Harbors, and Parks and Recreation, the Fire Chief, and the Sheriff, to review existing film permitting policies, fees, procedures, minimum staffing requirements, and regulations, and to identify any areas that can be streamlined or eliminated to improve permitting policies and procedures for productions and reduce costs for productions. The report back should include recommendations for enhancements and changes to film permitting policies, procedures, and zoning regulations, as well as comparison to other competing states, such as Georgia, New York, New Jersey and Texas. Work with the Sheriff and County Counsel to encourage usage of electronic signatures to reduce the approval time of private entity contracts required to hire Sheriff’s Department Deputies from approximately 10 days down to no more than seven days and to establish a plan to further reduce the approval time. Collaborate with the Fire Chief to clarify and simplify the criteria for when a Fire Safety Officer or Fire Safety Advisor is required on set in local film, television, and theatrical productions, and clearly communicate the process to industry stakeholders. Instruct the Director of Economic Opportunity and its Los Angeles County Film Office, and in consultation with industry stakeholders, to report back to the Board in writing in 120 days on the feasibility of the following proposed strategies that may require additional funding and capacity for full execution: Consult with the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic Partnerships, Chief Executive Office, for Strategic Partnerships and the Director of Arts and Culture, to explore potential funding partners to launch the recommended pilot $80,000,000 to $100,000,000 public-private Evergreen Fund with a focus on new industry technology start-ups in the film and television industry. The examination would include refining the purpose and structure of the fund, assessing potential industry and workforce impacts of options, developing strategies that ensure equity and language access, identifying any possible funding sources, such as State, Federal, and public private partnerships, investment criteria, organizational and management structure of the Evergreen Fund and oversight criteria. Consult with the Chief Executive Officer, through the Real Estate Branch, the Director of Arts and Culture, and appropriate local film schools and industry leaders regarding the development of a new technology-based production facility that provides commercial production space and serves as a training environment for new industry workers to gain experience, access to shared production space, and hours. The analysis should review any available vacant or underutilized land or physical properties that may be viable for the development of such a facility. The report back should assess strategic opportunities to be a leader in particular technology, projected costs to build, potential scope, operating model, revenue models, and eligibility criteria for potential tenants. Consult with Film LA to identify Unincorporated Areas of the County that are highly filmed, then develop strategy to bring awareness and education to those communities in multiple languages about the positive impact of filming on local economies and neighborhoods. Instruct the Directors of Public Works and Beaches and Harbors to report back to the Board in writing in 15 days with a comprehensive list of fees for filming at each location and road use, the total revenues received annually from these fees, and the impact and feasibility of a one-year moratorium on charging these fees. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, in coordination with the Director of Economic Opportunity and its Los Angeles County Film Office, and in consultation with Film LA, to review County facility use fees, including day-use, set-up, and strike fees for filming, and report back to the Board in writing in 15 days with a comprehensive list of fees and the financial impact and feasibility of a one-year moratorium on charging these fees on County Departments’ budgets. Instruct the Director of Parks and Recreation to work with Film LA to accommodate filming during hours of operation at County regional parks and local parks. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to continue to advocate in support of keeping film and television production in the County and support legislation or policies that could provide a sales tax exemption for entertainment production companies filming in the State of California.

Report on the Implementation of the California Public Safety Realignment Act Report by the Public Safety Realignment Team on the status of implementation of the California Public Safety Realignment Act (AB 109), as requested at the Board meeting of December 11, 2012, and updated on May 31, 2016. RECEIVE AND FILE

Report on the Status of the Probation Department Report by the Chief Probation Officer on the status of the Probation Department, including efforts to bring Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall into compliance, with the Directors of Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Internal Services, Youth Development, Personnel, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education available for questions, as requested at the Board Meeting of January 14, 2025. RECEIVE AND FILE

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Fesia Davenport, Chief Executive Officer and designated staff. Employee Organization(s) for represented employees: All individual member unions of the Coalition of County Unions, AFL CIO; SEIU, Local 721; All affiliated member unions of SEIU; All affiliated member unions of AFSCME Council 36; Los Angeles County Deputy Public Defenders Union; Program Managers Association; Child Support Attorneys; Supervising Child Support Officers; and Probation Directors. In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Chief Probation Officer Director of Health Services Director of Mental Health Director of Public Health Director of Internal Services Director of Youth Development Director of Personnel Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (six cases).

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Raul Gutierrez, et al. v. Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV06193.

2025-26 Community Impact Arts Grants Award Agreements Recommendation: Approve the Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) Program grants to 88 nonprofit organizations at a total amount of $500,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26, with funding including in the Department of Arts and Culture's FY 2025-26 adopted budget. Find that the expenditure of said funds is necessary to meet the social needs of the County and the programs funded thereby will serve a public purpose. Authorize the Director of Arts and Culture to execute, and amend, as necessary, grant agreements to implement the 2025-26 CIAG Program. Authorize the Director to reallocate forfeited grant awards, not to exceed $50,000, to existing Board-approved grantee organizations and amend these grant agreements accordingly. Find that the proposed projects are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Department of Arts and Culture) APPROVE

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) United States of America, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 15CV05903 In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Dennis Rutherford, et al. v. Robert Luna, et al., United States District Court Case No. 75CV04111 In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

Motion to Proclaim July 30, 2025 as “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” throughout Los Angeles County, as submitted by Supervisor Horvath.

Motion to Proclaim August 7, 2025 as “Purple Heart Day” throughout Los Angeles County, as submitted by Supervisor Hahn.

Motion for the 2025 Zuma Beach Triathlon Fee Waiver on September 9 through 14, 2025, for the Gross Receipts Fee in the Amount of $30,150, and Reduced Parking Fees in the Amount of $5 per vehicle, as submitted by Supervisor Horvath.

Evaluating the Impact of the Passage of the Federal “Big Bill” Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Horvath: Suspend Section 22.1 of the Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion. Instruct the Directors of Health Services, Public Social Services, Mental Health, and Economic Opportunity, the Chief Executive Officer, and other relevant Department Heads, in collaboration with the Executive Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs, to report back to the Board in writing in 30 days on expected impacts from the recently passed Federal “Big Bill.” This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Estimated reductions in Health and Social Services for County residents, including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Expected impacts to County Departments and facilities, including increased costs and funding reductions. Anticipated impacts to the County’s workforce and economic development.

Motion for the 2025 88 for 28 Regional Convening Parking Fee Waiver on July 17, 2025, in the Amount of $4,000, as submitted by Supervisor Horvath.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) The People of the State of California, ex rel. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of the State of California vs. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01309. In open session, this item was continued one week to July 15, 2025.

Motion for Security Support for Pacific Palisades Recovery Fee Waiver from July 1 through December 31, 2025 for the Right of Entry Permit Fee in the Amount of $841, and Parking Fees in the Amount of $57,732, as submitted by Supervisor Horvath.

Clarifying and Strengthening the Enforcement Process for Price Gouging During a State of Emergency Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Barger: Instruct County Counsel, in collaboration with the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, to report back to the Board within 30 days with an urgency ordinance to clarify and strengthen the enforcement and administration of County Code, Title 8 - Consumer Protection, Business and Wage Regulations, Chapter 8.09. The ordinance shall do the following: Codify the authority of the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs to issue fines and penalties for violations of the price gouging ordinance County Code, Title 8 - Consumer Protection, Business and Wage Regulations, Chapter 8.09 up to $1,000 per violation. Establish fines of up to $500 per violation for failure to comply with a Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) investigation. Include provisions for the issuance of citations, administrative fines and correction orders, and a process for appeals and reconsideration. The ordinance shall use the authorities, procedures, and infrastructure found elsewhere in the County Code as a guide, such as the powers delegated to the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs under the minimum wage ordinance, while including any provisions, to the extent permitted by law, needed to improve and strengthen the enforcement of price gouging laws and encourage deterrence including, but not limited to, the following: Clarifying the definition of a violation to include language that each day of noncompliance may be considered a separate and distinct violation; Imposing violation cap per declared emergency; Including requirement for responsible parties, after a decision has been made, to post notices of violations in a reasonable and conspicuous place; Ensuring restitution to aggrieved parties; Allowing DCBA to proactively enforce provisions of County Code, Title 8 - Consumer Protection, Business and Wage Regulations, Chapter 8.09; Retaliation prohibitions and restrictions; Countywide business licensing procedures and requirements that encourage compliance; Contracting rules that disqualify from County contracts entities found to have violated the provisions of price gouging ordinance; Allowing for escalating fines for non-compliance; Delegating authority to the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs to negotiate settlement agreements to bring potential violators into compliance; and Authority to contract with community-based organizations to assist in education and outreach. Instruct the Director of Consumer and Business and Business Affairs, in collaboration with the Director of Economic Opportunity, to conduct an awareness campaign educating consumers and businesses on DCBA’s authority to cite and administer fines for price gouging violations.

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Probation Department v. Board of State and Community Corrections, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCP01415.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) John (LOJHK) Doe by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Katheryn Godbolt Jones v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25NWCV00448.

Reaffirming the County’s Commitment to Measure J Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Horvath and Hahn: Suspend Section 22.1 of the Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion. Instruct County Counsel to explore and report back to the Board in writing in two weeks confidentially on potential legal actions, including the possibility of declaratory relief, that would confirm the will of the voters and ensure that Measure J remains in effect beyond 2028. Instruct County Counsel and the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to report back to the Board in writing in 10 days on whether changes in State law could be made to correct the administrative error and implement both measures in the County Charter without the expense of a ballot measure. Instruct the Executive Officer of the Board and County Counsel, to evaluate what led to this error, what should have occurred, and use that evaluation to develop policies and procedures to ensure that the County Charter is promptly updated to accurately reflect all amendments in effect and approved by the voters. A draft Board policy is to be presented to the Board for approval in 30 days. Instruct County Counsel to prepare an ordinance ensuring the continued implementation of Measure J beyond 2028, when the elected County Executive takes office, and return to the Board in 30 days for its consideration. Instruct County Counsel to report back to the Board in writing with a proposed Charter amendment to incorporate Measure J into the new governance structure for continued implementation beyond 2028 and the necessary steps to place the proposed Charter Amendment on the 2026 ballot.

Preserving Access to Critical Federal Safety Net Programs for All Residents Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Solis and Horvath: Suspend Section 22.1 of the Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion. Instruct County Counsel, in consultation with the Executive Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the Chief Executive Officer, through the Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, to file official public comment in opposition to the proposed rule change and file and/or join an amicus brief in any ongoing or imminent litigation opposing the rescission of Federal public benefits, including access to Head Start, Federally funded health centers, mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs and block grants, and Title X family planning programs, among other programs, for noncitizens. Direct the Chief Executive Officer, in collaboration with all relevant Department Heads, including, but not limited to, County Counsel, the Chief Executive Office - Legislative Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations Branch, the Directors of Health Services, Public Social Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Children and Family Services, Economic Opportunity and Homeless Services and Housing, the Superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, and the Executive Directors of the Homelessness Initiative, Chief Executive Office, and the Office of Immigrant Affairs, to report back to the Board in writing in 15 days on expected impacts as a result of the United States Department of Health and Human Services interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 on access to resources, services and programs for the County’s immigrant community.

Promoting Economic Resilience: Supporting the Small Business Interruption Fund and Launching Cash Aid for Impacted Families Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Suspend Section 22.1 of the Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion. Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board during the Supplemental Budget phase with potential funding sources to sustain and expand the Small Business Interruption Fund for small businesses impacted by ongoing Federal immigration activity including, but not limited to, Care First Community Investment (CFCI) funds equivalent to the $5,500,000 the Department of Economic Opportunity applied for on behalf of this fund and to the extent consistent with the CFCI Advisory Committee’s recommendation process, and philanthropic investments. Instruct the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, through its Office of Immigrant Affairs, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, County Counsel, the Treasurer and Tax Collector, the Directors of Public Works, Internal Services, and any other relevant County Department Heads and community partners, to report back to the Board in writing within the next 30 days with recommendations and an assessment of the feasibility of establishing a program to retrieve, safeguard, and return equipment or belongings left behind in unincorporated areas of the County by individuals detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement or other Federal agencies engaged in immigration enforcement actions. The report back should also include an analysis of operational, outreach, and resource needs, and include, but not limited to, the following: Engage faith-based organizations and assess the viability of partnering with faith-based organizations, mutual aid groups, and other trusted community-based organizations to safely intake, inventory, and store property found at or near the site of detainment. Explore the development of a centralized, user-friendly online portal that logs property and equipment by location, date found, and general description for family members or interested parties to locate the items discovered and reclaim the property. If any identifying information is found with the property, for example, business license records, address, etc., assess the feasibility of logging such information and issuing notice to the last known address. Outreach widely on the availability of the resource. Include a plan to conduct wide-reaching, multilingual outreach to ensure impacted communities are aware of the resource and how to access it. Instruct the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, through its Office of Immigrant Affairs and the Office of Labor Equity, in collaboration with County Counsel, to develop and launch an outreach campaign in collaboration with relevant community partners that focuses on educating impacted communities on their rights, the process for recovering withheld or unpaid wages, available County and community resources to assist in navigating financial recovery post deportation; and report back to the Board in writing within 30 days on the feasibility of using an existing County hotline to accept international collect calls in order to reunite earnings with deported individuals to serve as an access point for deported County residents seeking to recover earnings or coordinate with family members, representatives, or appropriate agencies to reclaim financial resources owed to them. Instruct the Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, through its Office of Immigrant Affairs, in partnership with the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic Partnerships, Chief Executive Office, and the Director of Economic Opportunity, to implement a fundraising plan and launch a cash aid fund within the next 30 days for impacted workers and their families with flexible financial assistance in the short, medium and long-term. The ongoing campaign should aim to gather donations from philanthropy and other sources. The cash aid program should utilize data from the Director of Economic Opportunity’s report entitled, “Report Back on Motion by Supervisors Hilda L. Solis and Janic Hahn - Responding to Workforce and Economic Impact of Federal Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles County,” to prioritize impacted workers residing in unincorporated areas and small cities. Identify gaps in food delivery and food pantries for vulnerable communities impacted by the rampant deportations and develop and implement a plan to address those gaps within the next 30 days.

Authorization to Indemnify the Federal Government for Potential Liability Arising from Summarily Abating Fire Ash and Debris from Properties in the County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and Horvath: Authorize the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the County, to grant the Federal government, including its employees, agents, and contractors, access to properties in the unincorporated County for which all necessary legal actions for abatement, including summary abatement, have been completed in accordance with County Code, Title 1 - General Provisions, Section 1.26.030, subdivision D, for the purposes of conducting assessments and fire ash and debris removal, including demolition of structures. Authorize the Director of Public Works, on behalf of the County, to agree to the following actions relative to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in connection with their abatement activities, including summary abatement, on behalf of the County, for properties identified by the County for abatement by USACE in a letter to be sent to FEMA on July 15, 2025; release the Federal government from all liability for any damage or loss whatsoever that may occur during or after USACE's abatement actions on behalf of the County; waive any claims or legal action against the Federal government, in accordance with State and Federal law, that may arise in connection with USACE's abatement actions on behalf of the County; and indemnify, hold, and save harmless the Federal government from any and all claims, damages, or losses arising out of the USACE's abatement actions on behalf of the County, including summary abatement. Find that the proposed actions are either not a project, or in the alternative, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.