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Board of Supervisors Statement of Proceedings for 7/15/2003

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, July 15, 2003

STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HELD IN ROOM 381B

OF THE KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION

500 WEST TEMPLE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012

9:30 AM

Present: Supervisor Gloria Molina, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Supervisor Don Knabe, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and Chair Yvonne Brathwaite Burke

Invocation led by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Fifth Supervisorial District.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Irwin Zucker, Member, San Fernando Valley Post No. 603, Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (1).

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR CONSIDERATION AND THE BOARD TOOK ACTIONS AS INDICATED IN BOLD.

Video Transcript Link for Entire Meeting (03-1075)

Video Transcript

NOTICES OF CLOSED SESSION

NOTICES OF CLOSED SESSION

The Board met in Closed Session to discuss the following:

CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

Susan Rodde, et al. v. Diana Bonta, County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 03 1580

Harris et al. v. Board of Supervisors et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 08 1860; United States District Court Case No. CV 03 2008

Richard Kleber; Antelope Valley Health Care District v. Board of Supervisors; Thomas Garthwaite, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 03 3886 (FMC)

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Union of American Physicians and Dentists, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 083 853 These lawsuits challenge the closure of Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and High Desert Hospital, and alleged curtailments at LAC+USC Medical Center and MLK/Drew Medical Center. (03-1392)

NO REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9) County of Los Angeles, et al. v. Kernview Oil Corporation, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 272 310 This lawsuit seeks to enjoin oil operations within the Whittier Narrows Flood Control Basin and recover damages caused by interference with water conservation activities and County recreational uses. (03-1939)

CONTINUED ONE WEEK TO JULY 22, 2003 See Final Action Absent: None Vote: Common Consent CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Initiation of litigation (one case) (03-1940)

NO REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (two cases) (03-2075)

NO REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN CS-5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9) (Relates to Agenda No. 62-B) Significant exposure to litigation (one case) (03-2100)

NO REPORTABLE ACTION WAS TAKEN S E T M A T T E R S


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S E T M A T T E R S

9:30 a.m.

Presentation of plaque to the Honorable Handriyo Kusumo-Priyo, commemorating his appointment as the new Consul General of Indonesia in Los Angeles, as arranged by the Chair. Presentation of scroll honoring Darren Levine, Deputy District Attorney III with the District Attorney's Office as the July 2003 County Employee-of-the-Month, as arranged by the Chair. Presentation of scroll to Jacquelyn McCroskey recognizing her as a most deserving recipient of the "Social Worker of the Year Awards" for Los Angeles County and the State of California, as arranged by Supervisor Yaroslavsky. Presentation of scroll to Dr. Rebecca Turrentine, Superintendent of the Bellflower Unified School District, in recognition of her distinguished career in education, as arranged by Supervisor Knabe. Presentation of scrolls to Christine Devine, news anchor and representatives of Fox 11 News, The Freddie Mac Foundation and the Director of Children and Family Services commending them for their efforts in making "Wednesday's Child" a complete success since 1989, in helping to place children in adoptive homes, as arranged by Supervisor Antonovich. Presentation of scroll to Dr. Marvin Southard, Director of Mental Health congratulating him on receiving this year's award for "Excellence in Community Mental Health Services" from the NAMI Board of Directors, in part, because of the Comprehensive Community Care reorganization plan focusing on wellness and recovery, which has gone a long way toward establishing a non-stigmatizing, non-discriminating environment for consumers and families in Los Angeles County, as arranged by Supervisor Antonovich. Presentation of scrolls to the members and agencies of the multi-jurisdiction "LA IMPACT Task Force" commending them for their efforts in investigating and arresting several gang members involved in a methamphetamine drug ring that stretched throughout several cities in both Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, as arranged by Supervisor Antonovich. Presentation of scroll to 5-time World Fitness Champion Franco Carlotto commending him for his efforts in teaching children about living with respect towards themselves and others, eating healthy and being active on a regular basis, through his foundation "Fitness For Kids," whose mission is to inspire an entire generation of people to achieve their highest fitness and health potential, as arranged by Supervisor Antonovich. Presentation of pets to the television audience for the County's Pet Adoption



Program, as arranged by Supervisor Antonovich. Presentation of certificates from the Institute for Government Innovations, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University honoring three County departments: The Community Development Commission for its Housing Development and Preservation "Special Needs Housing Program", Internal Services Department for its "Youth Career Development Program" and the Sheriff's Department for its "Terrorism Early Warning Group", for being among the Top 100 Programs in the 16th Annual Innovations in American Government Awards competition, as arranged by Supervisor Burke. Presentation of scroll to Fannie Saenz, Graduate of the Willowbrook Senior Center's 2003 Computer Class at the age of 91 years old, as arranged by Supervisor Burke. Presentation of scroll to the delegation from Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico, headed by Dr. Francisco Mendez and his wife Carmelita, Mayor of Huatabampo, hosted by Gardena Sister City Association, Barbara Ramirez Pierce, Chairperson and volunteers, as arranged by Supervisor Burke. (03-2056)

S-1. 11:00 a.m.

Consideration of the Los Angeles County Children's Planning Council's request to adopt recommendations for the tracking and measurement of the Core Set of School Readiness Indicators, as arranged by Supervisor Yaroslavsky. (03-2047)

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

1. ADOPTED THE FRAMEWORK FOR TRACKING AND MEASUREMENT OF THE CORE SET OF SCHOOL READINESS INDICATORS (FRAMEWORK), AS RECOMMENDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILDREN'S PLANNING COUNCIL; 2. REQUESTED THE NEW DIRECTIONS TASK FORCE DEPARTMENTS TO: A. IDENTIFY CURRENT PROGRAMS THAT AFFECT THE COUNTYWIDE GOALS, AS SET FORTH IN THE FRAMEWORK, FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2004-05 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BUDGET ADDENDUM; B. DEVELOP PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR THOSE PROGRAMS; AND C. IDENTIFY DATA SOURCES RELATED TO THE HIGH PRIORITY RESEARCH AGENDA; 3. REQUESTED FIRST 5 L.A., IN CONSULTATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILDREN'S PLANNING COUNCIL AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS, TO INITIATE WORK ON THE HIGH PRIORITY RESEARCH AGENDA; 4. REQUESTED THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILDREN'S PLANNING COUNCIL, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST 5 L.A. AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS, TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN FOR BUILDING COUNTYWIDE CONSENSUS AROUND THE FRAMEWORK; AND



5. REQUESTED THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CHILDREN'S PLANNINGCOUNCIL AND THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO REPORTBACK TO THE BOARD EVERY SIX MONTHS, FOR THE NEXTEIGHTEEN MONTHS, REGARDING PROGRESS IN ACHIEVING THESERECOMMENDATIONS.

See Final ActionSee Supporting Document VideoVideo (cont)Video (motion)

Absent: None

Vote: Unanimously carried

STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE MEETING OF

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2003

9:30 A.M.

THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

1-D. Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to sign a 180-dayAgreement to Negotiate Exclusively with Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment, to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement for the Lincoln Avenue Development Project, a 22.6 acre commercial and residential development to be located on the east and west sides of Lincoln Ave. between Woodbury Rd. and Figueroa St. and the west side of North Olive Ave. between Crosby and Figueroa Streets, in the West Altadena Community Redevelopment Project area (5), effective upon execution by all parties; and authorize the Executive Director to amend the agreement to extend the negotiation period for an additional 180 days. (03-2043)

APPROVED

See Supporting Document

Absent: None




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Vote: Unanimously carried 2-D.

Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute a development grant agreement with the Los Angeles County Housing Development Corporation to rehabilitate the Commission-owned Van Ness Apartments, located at 10038 S. Van Ness Ave. in the unincorporated Athens area (2), consisting of two units of transitional housing for very low-income emancipated foster youth; and find that the rehabilitation project is excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act and exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; also authorize the Executive Director to take the following related actions: (03-2045)

Provide the Developer a grant up to $106,848 using HOME Investment

Partnerships Program funds incorporated into the Commission's Fiscal Year 2003-04 approved budget, effective upon execution by all parties; and Execute a 55-year lease agreement at a cost of $1 per year with United Friends of the Children, the non-profit public benefit corporation that will operate the facility.

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 3-D.

Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute development and sale agreement with the Los Angeles County Housing Development Corporation to provide a loan of up to $150,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for eligible predevelopment costs and offsite improvements associated with the development of two homes on Commission-owned lots located at 3528 City Terrace Dr. and 150 S. Arizona Ave., unincorporated East Los Angeles area (1); find that installation and sale of the homes is excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act and exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and authorize the Executive Director to take the following related actions: (03-2046)

Incorporate $150,000 in HOME funds into the Commission's approved

2003-04 Fiscal Year budget; Approve the sale of the two homes to qualified low-income, first-time homebuyers, for the Commission-approved appraised values, and to provide second mortgages to buyers of up to $75,000 per home; and Approve the use of up to a total of $32,000 in home sales proceeds for payment of a Developer Fee and closing costs.

APPROVED See Supporting Document





Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 4-D.

Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments and all related documents with the following contractors, to provide additional scope and redesign work and to mitigate construction costs and schedule impacts resulting from differing soil conditions discovered during development of the East Los Angeles Family Resource Center located at 4701 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., unincorporated Los Angeles (1), effective upon execution by all parties; also authorize the Executive Director to incorporate a total of $650,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds allocated to the First Supervisorial District into the Commission's approved Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget, to increase the construction agreement and provide additional contingency funds; and find that amendments to agreements are exempt from the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act: (03-2073)

Carde Ten Architects to increase the contract amount by $78,850, from

$372,900 to $451,750, using Maravilla Community Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Funds (Tax Increment Funds), and authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments to the Architectural Services Agreement to provide for unforeseen project costs use up to $78,075 in additional Tax Increment Funds included in the Commission's approved Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget, thereby increasing the total contingency amount from $33,900 to $111,975; and Swinerton Builders to increase contract amount by $550,000, from $4,400,000 to $4,950,000, using Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds allocated to the First Supervisorial District, and authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments to the Construction Agreement to provide up to $400,000 for unforeseen project costs, using $100,000 in CDBG funds allocated to the First Supervisorial District, and up to $300,000 in existing budget authority included in the Commission's approved Fiscal Year 2003-2004 budget.

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (Committee of Whole) 1 - 12

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (Committee of Whole) 1-12




1. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Yaroslavsky: Send a five-signatureletter to the City of Los Angeles and the County's 87 other cities officially requestingthem to include a provision in all new and renewal cable-franchise agreementsrequiring a dedicated County channel. (03-2076)

THE BOARD TOOK THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS:

1. INSTRUCTED THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE BOARD TO SENDFIVE-SIGNATURE LETTERS TO THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OFLOS ANGELES, THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, THE CHAIRMAN OFTHE CITY COUNCIL'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERALSERVICES COMMITTEE, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OFINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING THATDEVELOPMENT OF A DEDICATED CHANNEL FOR COUNTY-RELATEDPROGRAMMING AND PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION BE INCLUDEDIN ITS CABLE TELEVISION NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY AND ITSUPCOMING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROCESS;AND

2. INSTRUCTED THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND THEDIRECTOR OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO:

A. REQUEST ALL 88 CITIES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TOPARTNER WITH THE COUNTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALOS ANGELES COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL CHANNEL;

B. WORK WITH THE CITIES, BEGINNING WITH THE CITY OFLOS ANGELES, AND WITH INTERESTED CABLE TELEVISIONOPERATORS AND OTHER MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONSINTERESTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS AIM; AND

C. REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD WITHIN 90 DAYS WITHPROGRESS MADE.

See Final ActionSee Supporting DocumentVideo

Absent: None


2. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Knabe: Establish a $10,000 reward forany information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or personsresponsible for firing several gun shots and killing 15 year-old Desiree Haro on July 1,2003, while she was standing with friends in a nearby alley in Harbor City. (03-2074)

APPROVED






See Final ActionSee Supporting Document

Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 3. Recommendation as submitted by Knabe: Urge the continued collaboration among

affected County departments in such areas as home and community-based care; and instruct appropriate County departments to identify and maximize blended funding opportunities which support community-based Long-Term Care for the County's older adult and disabled population; and instruct the Director of Community and Senior Services to report back to the Board within 120 days on the progress of the implementation of the County's Long Term Care Strategic Plan for Aged and Disabled Adults adopted by the Board on January 21, 2003. (03-2078)

APPROVED See Final Action


Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 4. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Knabe: Waive fees in amount of

$1,100, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of the County's bandwagon for the Lupus International's 4th Annual Lupus Race for Life, to be held at the La Mirada Regional Park on October 19, 2003. (03-2064)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 5. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Instruct the Director of

Health Services to work in collaboration with County Counsel to establish a grading posting system for community clinics, nursing homes and other health facilities, similar to that used by the County for grading restaurants, and report back to the Board within 30 days with recommendations; also consideration of Supervisor Burke's recommendation that the Board delay any action regarding Supervisor Antonovich's proposal to establish a health facility grading system until the









Director of Health Services, in consultation with County Counsel, evaluates the fiscal and legal implications, including such issues as jurisdiction, financing and potential liability to the County, with a report back to the Board within 60 days. (03-2062)

APPROVED SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY SUPERVISOR BURKE THAT THE BOARD INSTRUCT THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES, IN CONSULTATION WITH COUNTY COUNSEL, TO EVALUATE THE FISCAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF ESTABLISHING A GRADING POSTING SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITY CLINICS, NURSING HOMES AND OTHER HEALTH FACILITIES, SIMILAR TO THAT USED BY THE COUNTY FOR GRADING RESTAURANTS, INCLUDING SUCH ISSUES AS JURISDICTION, FINANCING, AND POTENTIAL LIABILITY TO THE COUNTY, AND REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD WITHIN 60 DAYS.

See Final ActionSee Supporting DocumentSee Supporting DocumentVideoVideo (motion)

Absent: None


6. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Establish a $5,000 rewardfor any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or personsresponsible for the murder of Marshall Garrison who was shot to death outside ofSchooner's Restaurant and Bar in Lancaster on April 21, 2002. (03-2079)

APPROVED

See Final ActionSee Supporting Document

Absent: None


7. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Waive parking fees for 200vehicles totaling $1,600, excluding the cost of liability insurance, at the Music CenterGarage for attendees of the Music Center's Fraternity of Friends' Spotlight AwardsProgram Reunion, to be held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on August 9, 2003.(03-2071)












Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 8. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Waive fee in amount of

$500, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of the Central District Superior Court, and waive parking fees at Lot No. 17 for participants of a litigation program hosted by the Los Angeles Superior Court Judges' Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and The Daily Journal, to be held August 23, 2003. (03-2065)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 9. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Molina: Authorize the Executive

Director of the Community Development Commission to terminate the lease agreement with El Proyecto del Barrio, dated January 29, 2003, for development of a childcare center on Commission-owned property located at 161, 205 and 215 S. Fetterly Ave. and at 210 S. Mednik Ave., unincorporated East Los Angeles area, due to reductions in subsidies for childcare in both State and Federal Programs; and authorize the Executive Director to enter into a general release agreement with El Proyecto del Barrio for reimbursement of up to $107,100 in Community Development Block Grant funds for predevelopment expenses paid in good faith, for soil reports, appraisals and architectural plans for the project. (03-2066)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried









10. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Molina: Waive facility use fee in amount of $180, excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of County Parking Lot 78 for the L.A. Care Health Plan and Regional Community Advisory Committee 11's "A Day with the Community" Health Fair, held at the City of Pomona Civic Center on July 12, 2003. (03-2072)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 11. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Burke: Waive fee in amount of $100,

excluding the cost of liability insurance, for use of the Yogi Bear Schoolhouse for the Lennox Family Festival Organizing Committee's 8th Annual Family Festival, held on July 12, 2003. (03-2061)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 12. Executive Officer of the Board's recommendation: Approve recommendation of the

Reward Committee to distribute reward funds in total amount of $10,000, to be paid from the Board's discretionary funds, to two individuals who provided information to law enforcement that led to the arrest and conviction of Evelio Rivera Zacarias who shot six individuals, four of them fatally, and kidnapped and sexually assaulted a seventh victim on August 9, 1999 in the City of Rosemead. (03-2077)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Committee of Whole) 13 - 15








ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Committee of Whole) 13 - 15

13. Recommendation: Adopt resolution approving and accepting the terms of agreement

with the City of Industry authorizing the State Board of Equalization to equally apportion, between the County and the City, sales and use tax revenues generated at 19430 San Jose Ave., City of Industry (1), which lies on the common boundary of the County and the City; and instruct the Chair to sign the agreement with the City of Industry. 4-VOTES (03-2049)

ADOPTED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74551 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 14. Recommendation: Support the assessments on County-owned properties within the

boundaries of the City of Burbank Downtown Property and Business Improvement District for various improvements and activities, including a signage, parking and aesthetic improvement program and maintenance services to increase frequency of litter and debris removal, and advocacy to promote business interests within the district at an annual cost to the County of $6,201; and instruct the Chief Administrative Officer to cast the ballot in support of the assessments for the properties. (03-2054)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 15. Recommendation: Adopt resolution and notice of intention to purchase 41.87 acres of

unimproved real property located in the unincorporated Secret Valley area of the Santa Monica Mountains (3), from the Mountains Restoration Trust in amount of $244,759; set August 26, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. for hearing; and find that action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2055)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried






BEACHES AND HARBORS (3 and 4) 16

BEACHES AND HARBORS (3 and 4) 16

16. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a ten-year Telephone Kiosk

Sponsorship agreement with Verizon California, Inc., granting Verizon the exclusive right to sell advertising on Telephone Kiosks while maintaining public telephones on County-owned and/or operated beaches and Marina del Rey (3 and 4), thereby securing emergency 911 public access and resulting in up to $462,000 in cost savings for the Department and $1,225,000 in cash designated to offset the Department's Water Awareness, Training, Education and Recreation Program costs, effective upon Board approval; also authorize the Director to execute nonmaterial amendments to agreement during the ten-year term; and find that action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-1522)

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74548 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (2) 17 - 18

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (2) 17 - 18

17. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Executive Director to execute

amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) reimbursable contract with Topanga Community Club, located at 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., unincorporated Topanga area (3), to increase contract amount by $31,000, from $70,000 to $101,000, to fund the design and renovation of the Club's two restrooms to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, using CDBG funds allocated to the Third Supervisorial District; and find that the renovation of two restrooms is excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act and exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2037)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried





18. Recommendation: Adopt and instruct the Chair to sign a resolution approving the

issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, in amount not to exceed $1,700,000, to assist the Southern California Housing Development Corporation to finance the site acquisition and rehabilitation of the Mulberry Villas, a 51-unit affordable multifamily development located at 14950 Mulberry Dr., unincorporated Whittier area (4); and find that project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2038)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried DISTRICT ATTORNEY (5) 19

DISTRICT ATTORNEY (5) 19

19. Recommendation: Approve introduction of ordinance relating to the retention of

badges, which authorizes the encasing and retention of old or obsolete badges as keepsakes. (Relates to Agenda No. 58) (03-1993)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried FIRE DEPARTMENT (3) 20 - 21

FIRE DEPARTMENT (3) 20 - 21

20. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign a three-year agreement with

the State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the Consolidated Fire Protection District to provide fire protection services to the State Responsibility Areas and to receive compensation for such services in amount of $31,067,332, for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005; authorize the Fire Chief to review and update the Operating Plan on an annual basis; and find that agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; also Acting as






the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District, assume responsibility for fire protection services to the State Responsibility Areas for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005, and receive compensation for the services pursuant to the agreement, in amount of $31,067,332. (03-2052)

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74549 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 21. Recommendation: Acting as the governing body of the Consolidated Fire Protection

District, find that the 1985 Seagrave truck is surplus to the District's fire fleet needs; approve assisting the Antelope Valley College with its Fire Technology program by approving the transfer of title of the truck to the Antelope Valley College; and instruct the Fire Chief to execute a donation agreement with the College to complete the transfer of title. (03-2053)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried HEALTH SERVICES (Committee of Whole) 22 - 29

HEALTH SERVICES (Committee of Whole) 22 - 29

22. REVISED recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director to execute 17

agreements with various community-based agencies to provide tobacco control and prevention services under Category 1 - Decrease Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Category 2 - Counter Pro-Tobacco Influences, at a maximum obligation of $1.7 million, 100% offset by State funds, effective July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and approve the following related actions: (Continued from meetings of 7-1-03 and 7-8-03 at the request of the Director) 4-VOTES (03-1914)





Authorize the Director to increase or decrease the 17 agreements up to 25% of the maximum contract obligations based on each agency's performance and/or availability of funds during the term of the agreements; Approve the use of the revised Unit Cost Reimbursement rates, which have been adjusted for inflation, for community-based tobacco control services, effective July 1, 2003; and Approve appropriation adjustment in amount of $733,000 to cover unbudgeted Fiscal Year 2003-04 projected expenditures.

CONTINUED ONE WEEK TO JULY 22, 2003 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Common Consent 23. Recommendation: Award and instruct the Director to execute contract with Med-Equip

International to provide for the sale and disposal of dental and/or medical equipment including disassembling, removal, transport and secured storage for the equipment that is confiscated from unlicensed dental and/or medical facilities by the Los Angeles County Health Authority Law Enforcement Task Force, effective August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2006, with two one-year automatic renewals through July 31, 2008, on a fee for service basis at an estimated cost of $150,000 for the maximum five-year period. (03-2013)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 24.Recommendation: Accept Notice of Cooperative Agreement from the Federal Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in amount of $152,349 in carryover of unobligated funds from budget period Year 1, September 30, 2001 through September 29, 2002, to budget period Year 2, September 30, 2002 through September 29, 2003, to support the Recommending HIV/Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Counseling and Testing in Ambulatory Clinic Emergency Room (ER) Project; and authorize the Director to take the following related actions: (03-2027)





Execute agreement with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science at a maximum obligation of $38,110, for personnel services to administer the project, effective upon Board approval through September 29, 2003, with provision for a one-year automatic renewal through September 29, 2004, contingent upon additional CDC funds;

Authorize the increase or decrease of the agreement with Drew University up to 15% of the maximum obligation based on the availability of funds during the term of the agreement and the automatic renewal term; and

Accept future funding allocations from the CDC for the period of September 30, 2003 through September 29, 2004, for continuation of the project, contingent upon available CDC funds.

APPROVED


Absent: None


25. Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director to sign the TransportationServices Master Agreement (TSMA) with five qualified vendors to maintain a pool ofreadily available transportation services, effective upon Board approval through July15, 2006, with two one-year renewal options through July 15, 2008; also approve andauthorize the Director to qualify and execute the TSMA with additional qualifiedvendors throughout the maximum five-year term, with expenditures to vary from yearto year based upon transportation needs. (03-1966)

APPROVED


Absent: None


26. Recommendation: Accept and authorize the Director to execute a grant award fromQueensCare to the Department for provision of inpatient services to low-incomepatients at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center who reside in theQueensCare primary service area (1 and 4), up to a maximum award of $2.4 millionfor the period of June 4, 2003 until such time as the grant funds are expended;approve amendment to the existing grant with QueensCare to the Departments'Office of Women's Health to expand the scope of services covered to include allcovered Inpatient Diagnosis-Related Groups, except those in conflict with the CatholicBishop's directives for the period of June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003.(03-2026)



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None

APPROVED

See Supporting Document Video

Absent:


27.Recommendation: Authorize the Director to accept grant award from the CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services (CDHS) to provide grant funding in amount of$61,185,654, retroactive to Fiscal Year 2002-03 through Fiscal Year 2004-05,following CDHS' approval to support the Departments' verification of licensure andcertification compliance by local health facilities, clinics, and agencies/centers(excluding Department of Health Services facilities) for which licensure is requiredunder the California Health and Safety Code, fully offset by CDHS grant funds; andauthorize the Director to take the following related actions: (03-2028)

Accept and execute any subsequent amendments to the grant award that provide for the rolling over of unused previously approved Fiscal Year funds and/or amendments to add funds which do not exceed 25% of the total funding amount, or a total dollar amount not to exceed $15,296,414 for Fiscal Year 2002-03 through 2004-05; and

Execute any subsequent amendments to the grant award to adjust budget line items for Fiscal Year 2002-03 through 2004-05, in the event that the Department of Health Services requires the redirection of salary savings to other budget line items where such funds can be used more efficiently.

APPROVED


Absent: None


28. Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director to execute amendment toagreement with Van Tassell Consulting, Inc. to continue the provision ofcommunication training services to the Department's employees, in amount of$400,000 for Fiscal Year 2003-04, 100% offset by Federal Workforce Investment Actfunds, sponsored under the Health Care Workforce Development Program. (03-2025)

APPROVED


Absent: None







Vote: Unanimously carried 29. Recommendation: Approve the Second Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2002-03 for

the Medicaid Demonstration Project; and authorize the Director to submit the Report to the State Department of Health Services for transmittal to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (03-2014)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried PARKS AND RECREATION (2) 30 - 31

PARKS AND RECREATION (2) 30 - 31

30. Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Director to accept a grant from the

Aquatic Foundation of Metropolitan Los Angeles in amount not to exceed $151,896, for the Department's Fiscal Year 2003-04 Second District Swim Program; and approve appropriation adjustment in amount of $152,000 to reflect grant funding for operation of the Swim Program. 4-VOTES (03-2012)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 31. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign amendment to agreement

with Meritage Rolling Hills Golf, LLC, to extend the term through January 31, 2004 to allow for continuation of the provision of design services for a new County golf course at the Palos Verdes landfill, City of Rolling Hills Estates (4), including the preparation of the required draft environmental document; and to authorize the Director to grant further extensions as may be necessary to complete the feasibility and environmental services required to bring the project to the Board for consideration; also find that project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2015)

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 73283, SUPPLEMENT 1



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See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (2) 32

PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (2) 32

32. Recommendation: Terminate and merge all functions and responsibilities of the

Transportation and Human Services Executive Council into the New Directions Task Force and the Interagency Operations Group to more effectively address the County's human service transportation issues within the context of the County's overall service integration efforts, effective upon Board approval. (03-2031)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried PUBLIC WORKS (4) 33 - 47

PUBLIC WORKS (4) 33 - 47

33. Recommendation: Authorize the Director to exercise option to the consultant services

agreement with Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) State and Local Solutions, in amount not to exceed $414,000, to extend the term of the contract for an additional six-month period for installation and operation of traffic signal automated enforcement systems at five unincorporated area intersections for a three-year Pilot Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, effective July 29, 2003; also authorize the Director to extend the agreement with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for an additional six-month period, effective July 29, 2003, to provide for the CHP to enforce the Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, with County to reimburse the CHP for its associated costs. (Continued from meeting of 7-8-03 at the request of Supervisor Burke) (03-1964)

CONTINUED ONE WEEK TO JULY 22, 2003 See Supporting Document Absent: None






Vote: Common Consent 34. Joint recommendation with the Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Parks and

Recreation: Award and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a construction contract with Malibu Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. for the Virginia Robinson Gardens Retaining Wall Project, Specs. 6570, C.P. No. 86480 (3), in amount of $524,000. (03-2017)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 35. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign contract with Mobile Source

Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee in amount of $260,000 to partially reimburse the Department for the increased cost of 13 alternatively fueled street sweepers. (03-2020)

APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74545 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 36. Recommendation: Acting as the governing body of the County Flood Control District,

approve and instruct the Chair to sign agreement with The Three Valleys Municipal Water District (TVMWD), which describes the terms and conditions for the construction and operation of an imported water outlet for use in groundwater recharge at the Live Oak Spreading Grounds, unincorporated Los Angeles area (5); consider the Negative Declaration (ND) for the Live Oak Spreading Grounds Imported Water Connection Project approved by TVMWD, and find that the ND adequately describes the Project impacts for the California Environmental Quality Act and that these actions reflect the independent judgment of the County. (03-2018)

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74546 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried






37. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign 20-year Private Road

Encroachment agreement between the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the County Flood Control District to allow the District to access and maintain Private Drain No. 2067, located east of Sierra Highway, between Jakes Way and Canyon Park Blvd., unincorporated Los Angeles area (5); and find that transaction is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2021)

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74547 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 38. Recommendation: Find that the street to be vacated is not required for street or

highway purposes; adopt resolution of summary vacation to vacate the portion of Stonyvale Rd., located northwest of Vogel Flats Rd., Big Tujunga (5); and find that action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2023)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 39. Recommendation: Adopt resolution establishing the prohibition of parking of

commercial vehicles with the gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more at various times and certain specified locations in the areas of East Los Angeles, Industry and Calabasas (1, 3 and 4); and instruct the Director to post adequate signs along the affected streets in order to reasonably apprise the public as to the nature and extent of the prohibition. (03-2030)







40. Recommendation: Approve grant of easement from the County Flood Control District to the County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for storm drain purposes in the Los Angeles River, Parcel 2293, located along the westerly side of the Los Angeles River south of Carson St., Long Beach (4), in amount of $6,493; instruct the Chair to sign Easement document and authorize delivery to the Grantee; and find that transaction is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2032)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 41. Recommendation: Authorize the Director to proceed with various work for Fiscal Year

2003-04 (3, 4 and 5) totaling $160,000, using Departmental forces, as provided for in the Public Contract Code. (03-2034)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 42. Recommendation: Adopt and advertise resolution of intention to conditionally vacate

a portion of the alley north of Whittier Blvd., unincorporated East Los Angeles area (1); and set August 26, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. for hearing. (03-2029)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 43. Recommendation: Adopt various traffic regulation orders to provide appropriate

regulations for the safe and efficient flow of traffic and to accommodate the needs of adjacent properties (1, 2, 4 and 5). (03-2042)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document







Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 44. Recommendation: Acting as the governing body of the County Flood Control District,

adopt and advertise plans and specifications for San Gabriel River Clearing 2003, Cities of Baldwin Park and Industry (1), at an estimated cost between $450,000 and $525,000; set August 12, 2003 for bid opening; and find that project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (03-2044)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 45.Recommendation: Adopt findings and orders of the Building Rehabilitation Appeals

Board which provide for the abatement of public nuisances at the following locations: (03-2058)

928 S. McBride Ave., Los Angeles (1)

8001 Santa Fe Ave., Huntington Park (1)3252 Fowler St., Los Angeles (1)8501 Hooper St., Los Angeles (2)40611 162nd Street East, Lancaster (5)8530 East Avenue T-8, Littlerock (5)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document

See Supporting DocumentSee Supporting Document

Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 46.Recommendation: Find that requested changes in work have no significant effect on

the environment and approve changes for the following construction contracts: (03-2068)







Project ID No. FCC0000170 - Hollyhills Drain, Unit 7, Cities of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and West Hollywood (3), Mike Bubalo Construction Co., in amount of $23,300 Project ID No. WWD4004009 - 10th Street West Transmission Watermain Phase II, City of Lancaster (5), Professional Pipeline Contractors, Inc., in amount of $20,000

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 47.Recommendation: Ratify changes and accept completed contract work for the

following construction projects: (03-2070)

Project ID No. DAM0000004 - San Dimas Dam Slide Gate Position Indicator,

vicinity of La Verne (5), Dalaj Int'l Corp., with a final contract amount of $87,236.41 Project ID No. RDC0011021 - Del Amo Boulevard at Alameda St., City of Carson (2), Modern Continental/Roadway Joint Venture, with changes amounting to a credit of $396,171.90, and a final contract amount of $17,961,233.44 (Partial Acceptance) Project ID No. RDC0012751 - Western Ave., 104th Street to South Paseo Del Mar, vicinities of Inglewood and Lomita (2 and 4), C. T. & F. Inc., with changes amounting to a credit of $14,904.78, with a final contract amount of $404,799.73 Project ID No. RDC0013393 - 30th Street East et al., vicinity of Lancaster (5), Granite Construction Company, with a final contract amount of $872,743,08 Project ID No. RDC0013793 - Valley Circle Blvd. et al., vicinity of Chatsworth (5), Sully-Miller Contracting Company, with changes amounting to a credit of $11,514.08, and a final contract amount of $259,451.52 Project ID No. RDC0014017 - Fullerton Rd. at Crosshaven Dr., vicinity of Rowland Heights (4), L.A. Signal, Inc., with changes in the amount of $85.70, and a final contract amount of $100,082.70

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None





Vote: Unanimously carried SANITATION DISTRICTS 48

SANITATION DISTRICTS 48

48. Recommendation: Authorize expenditure in amount of $2,579,270 from the Los

Angeles County Refuse Disposal Trust Fund for the Calabasas Landfill North Ridge Cut - Phase 1 project (2003) (3), for earthmoving services to prepare a remaining area of the site for refuse disposal operations and for installation of a composite liner system. (Continued from meetings of 6-10-03 and 7-1-03 at the request of Supervisor Yaroslavsky) (03-1593)

CONTINUED ONE WEEK TO JULY 22, 2003 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Common Consent SHERIFF (3) 49 - 52

SHERIFF (3) 49 - 52

49. Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to sign agreement with Identix,

Incorporated for livescan equipment maintenance services for all existing Los Angeles County Regional Identification System livescan fingerprint equipment, accessories and peripherals, for a period of one year, effective August 1, 2003 with option to extend for two one-year periods in amount not to exceed $4,600,000; and authorize the Sheriff to exercise the extension provisions. (03-2024)

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 74550 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 50.Recommendation: Approve and instruct the Chair to execute amendment to

agreement with Cerner Corporation (Cerner) for a Turnkey Jail Hospital Information System, effective August 11, 2003, which provides for the following actions; authorize the Sheriff to exercise the two optional one-year extension provisions: (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends approval of this item.) (03-2022)





Extends the term of the agreement for a term of three years beyond the

current term with the option to extend for up to two additional consecutive one-year periods, during which Cerner will provide maintenance services in respect to System Software and Interfaces, but not System Hardware, and complete the requirements for final System acceptance; Increases the maximum contract sum by $5,933,299 to an amount not to exceed $26,074,305 through the end of the extended term; Modifies the terms of the agreement to reflect the changes in the System components that have been provided by Cerner and to reflect the actual aggregate amounts paid for the System, including the deliverables, tasks, subtasks, goods, services, and other work provided under the initial agreement; Provides a general release of claims related to amounts owed and paid by the County, amounts credited to the County by Cerner, and tasks, deliverables, goods, and services achieved by Cerner during the original agreement term; and Adds standard County provisions that were adopted after the original agreement was approved by the Board.

APPROVED; ALSO APPROVED AGREEMENT NO. 71710, SUPPLEMENT 1 See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 51. Recommendation: Approve grant award from the State of California Department of

Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to fund deputy overtime, benefits, travel and equipment for the San Dimas Sheriff Station to implement the "Grant Assistance to Local Law Enforcement Agencies Project," which will enforce State liquor laws and reduce alcohol-related crime in the areas served by the San Dimas Sheriff Station (1 and 5), at a total project cost of $51,231, fully funded by the grant with no match requirement; and adopt resolution authorizing the Sheriff to execute the grant award and any subsequent amendments, modifications, augmentations, contracts, extensions and grant renewals pertaining to said grant. (03-2019)






52. Recommendation: Transfer funds from Services and Supplies to reimburse the

Sheriff's Special Appropriation Fund in total amount of $8,753.11. (03-1969)

APPROVED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS 53 - 57

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATIONS 53 - 57

53. Consideration of the Director of Health Services' Corrective Action Plan for case

entitled, Lauryn Johnson, a minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem Tanya Collins, Tanya Collins, Thomas B. Johnson v. County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. TC 014 531, as requested by Supervisor Burke at the meeting of July 8, 2003. (03-1873)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 54. Request from the City of Duarte to consolidate a General Municipal Election with the

Duarte Unified School District Election to be held on November 4, 2003. (03-2033)

APPROVED; AND INSTRUCTED REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO

COMPLY, JURISDICTION TO PAY ALL COSTS.

See Final Action


Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried








55. Request from the City of Montebello to consolidate a General Municipal Election with the School District Election to be held on November 4, 2003. (03-2035)



See Final Action


Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 56. Request from the City of Palmdale to consolidate a General Municipal Election with

the School and Water District Election to be held on November 4, 2003. (03-2036)



See Final Action


Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 57. Request from the Walnut Valley Unified School District: Adopt resolution authorizing

the County to levy taxes in amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on Walnut Valley Unified School District General Obligation Bonds, Election 2000, Series D, to be issued by the School District in aggregate principal amount of $22,000,000; and instructing the Auditor-Controller to place on the 2003-04 tax roll, and all subsequent tax rolls, taxes in amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds according to a debt service schedule to be provided by the School District following the sale of the bonds. (03-2041)

ADOPTED See Final Action


Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 58









ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION 58

58. Ordinance for introduction amending the County Code, Title 5 - Personnel, relating to

the retention of badges, which authorizes the encasing and retention of old or obsolete badges as keepsakes. (Relates to Agenda No. 19) (03-2002)

INTRODUCED, WAIVED READING AND PLACED ON AGENDA FOR ADOPTION See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried SEPARATE MATTERS 59 - 61

SEPARATE MATTERS 59 - 61

59. Treasurer and Tax Collector's recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing the

issuance and sale of Los Angeles Community College District General Obligation Bonds, Election 2003 (1, 2, 3 and 4), in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $280,000,000. (03-2048)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 60. Treasurer and Tax Collector's recommendation: Adopt resolution authorizing the

issuance and sale of Glendale Unified School District 2003 General Obligation Bonds, Election 1997, Series F (5), in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000. (03-2050)







61. Treasurer and Tax Collector's recommendation: Adopt resolution providing for the

borrowing of funds in the name of ABC Unified School District for Fiscal Year 2003-04, and the issuance and sale of 2003 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000; and adopt the official Notice of Sale. (03-2051)

ADOPTED See Supporting Document Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS

62. Additions to the agenda requested by Board members and the Chief

Administrative Officer, which were posted more than 72 hours in advance of the meeting, as indicated on the green supplemental agenda.

62-A. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Knabe: Send a five-signature letter to

City of Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn requesting the public review period for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan be extended to at least 90 days to allow the public the greatest opportunity to review and understand the nearly $10 billion Master Plan. (03-2095)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 62-B. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: In view of significant

exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b), instruct County Counsel and the Director of Children and Family Services to report back in Closed Session at the July 15, 2003 Board meeting, regarding the placement and subsequent death of two foster brothers, ages 3 and 5, who died of heat exposure after being left unattended for several hours in a vehicle parked outside of their foster parents' Lancaster daycare center. (Relates to Agenda No. CS-5) (03-2086)

APPROVED






See Final Action


Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 62-C. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Instruct the Chief

Administrative Officer to coordinate with all County departments to create and implement a public awareness campaign to engage and encourage the public to be observant and aware of any children left in cars in parking lots and on the streets and to notify law enforcement or emergency services whenever they witness this crime. (03-2091)



Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 62-D. Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Establish a $5,000 reward

for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Antonio Ramirez IV who was shot to death on September 14, 2002 near the intersection of Vineland Ave. and Giordano Ave., unincorporated La Puente area. (03-2085)

APPROVED See Final Action Absent: None Vote: Unanimously carried 63. 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.








63-A. Introduced for discussion and placed on the agenda of July 22, 2003 forconsideration:

Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Antonovich: Instruct the Directors of Health Services, Public Works and Planning to reevaluate the Water Availability Policy with recommendations to address the severe impact to residents caused by the determination that hauled water is not appropriate as a safe, reliable source of potable water, and that water availability affects the ability to develop their property; also instruct the Directors of Health Services, Public Works and Planning to take the following related actions:

Develop and implement a transition plan that includes alternative solutions for properties without an available supply of potable groundwater;

Report back to the Board within 30 days on steps that can be taken immediately to eliminate the negative impact of the Water Availability Policy on the property owners who were processing paperwork to develop their property when the Policy took effect, and on those who want to develop property; and

Convene community meetings in the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita Valley/Agua Dulce areas to ascertain the water source needs and long-range plans for meeting those needs, with a report back to the Board within 90 days. (03-2127)

66. Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on items of interest thatare within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.

TANYA AKEL, LAWRENCE HILL, JAN LINSALATO AND ANTON SWENOHA, ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING THE CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S BUDGET CURTAILMENTS.

IN ADDITION, JUNE COWGILL ADDRESSED THE BOARD REGARDING THE LA VINA MELLO-ROOS AUDIT. (03-2102)

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67. Adjourning Motions

On motions duly seconded and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned inmemory of the following persons:

Supervisor MolinaPierina AndreattaBrenda EstradaSindy EstradaSussy EstradaBrenda Martinez

Supervisor BurkeVirginia AlavarezVirginia C. Flowers




Chalsy MarketDonald G. Phelps Supervisor YaroslavskyBenny Carter Supervisors KnabeLaura Johnson DonnellyNeil Mc Laughlin Supervisor AntonovichDorothy A. ArtukovichWilliam Russell KennisonBob Wills, Jr. (03-2103)

CLOSING 68

CLOSING 68

68. Open Session adjourned to Closed Session at 12:01 p.m. following Board Order No.

67 to: CS-1.Confer with legal counsel on the following existing litigation, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Susan Rodde, et al. v. Diana Bonta, County of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 03 1580 Harris et al. v. Board of Supervisors et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 08 1860; United States District Court Case No. CV 03 2008 Richard Kleber; Antelope Valley Health Care District v. Board of Supervisors; Thomas Garthwaite, et al., United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 03 3886 (FMC) Union of American Physicians and Dentists, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et.al.,Los Angeles Superior Court Cast No. BS 083 853 CS-3.Confer with legal counsel regarding initiation of litigation (one case), pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 CS-4.Confer with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (two cases), pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9. CS-5.Confer with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (one case), pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (Relates to Agenda No. 62-B) Closed Session convened at 12:04 p.m. Present were Supervisors Gloria Molina,



Zev Yaroslavsky (out at 12:23 p.m.), Don Knabe, Michael D. Antonovich, and Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Chair presiding. Closed Session adjourned at 1:25 p.m. Present were Supervisors Gloria Molina, Don Knabe, Michael D. Antonovich, and Yvonne Brathwaite Burke, Chair presiding. Absent was Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. The meeting adjourned following Board Order No. 67 at 1:25 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board will be Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. (03-2104)

The foregoing is a fair statement of the proceedings of the meeting held July 15, 2003, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts.

Violet Varona-Lukens, Executive Officer Executive Officer-Clerk

of the Board of Supervisors


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