FINAL RESULTS: DEC 16 2008 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

                           Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles  

                                                           

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Agenda and supporting documents:  http://bos.co.la.ca.us/Categories/Agenda/AgendaHome.asp

Agenda Highlights: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/press.htm

 

                          Dec. 16, 2008            

 

Final Actions: Dec. 16 Agenda Highlights

(Unless otherwise noted, vote was 5-0 to approve.)

 

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Coach Mike Scioscia, and General Manager Tony Reagins  honored for winning the 2008 American League West Division Championship.

 

Los Angeles Kings recognized for its work with foster children. 

 

Ceremony commemorates 25^th anniversary of County’s trauma care system.

 

Acceptance of $143,449 grant would fund operating costs for computer learning program at South Whittier Community Resource Center, which serves low/moderate-income children and residents. (Item 3-D)  APPROVED

 

$332,599 proposal would fund expansion of child care center in East Los Angeles for low/moderate-income households.  (Item 4-D) APPROVED

 

Board asked to approve corrective action plan for the Housing Authority’s Section 8 voucher program, which received a “troubled” rating by HUD, the federal agency that administers the program.  (Item 1-H) APPROVED

 

Permission sought to apply for $250,000 to enable City of Santa Clarita to complete acquisition of 140 acres of open space adjacent of Placerita Canyon Natural Area. (Items 1-P, 24) APPROVED

 

Supervisors asked to cancel the Jan. 20, 2009 Board meeting.  (Item 2) APPROVED

 

Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Don Knabe request City of Los Angeles detail its plans   for the undeveloped property adjacent to the Palmdale Airport.   (Item 5) APPROVED

 

Extension of $10,000 reward proposed for information leading to the arrest/conviction of person(s) responsible for the murder of Anthony Lombardi, who were shot in Valencia on Sept. 16.   (Item 6) APPROVED

 

Approval sought to transfer 18 courthouses and facilities to the state.  (Item 9) APPROVED

 

$11 million proposal would fund construction of new parking facility at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park.   (Item 10) APPROVED

 

Budget actions recommended to prepare for state cuts, estimated at $113.8 million. (Item 12) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE CONT. TO 1/6/09

 

Action would implement standardized electronic file management system for County and establish master agreements with two vendors for implementation and support, with maximum of $45 million to be spent over five years.  (Item 13) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE CONT. TO 1/13/09

 

$7.3 million proposal would fund computer equipment to expand storage capacity for County departments.  (Item 16) APPROVED

 

Acceptance of $999,968 grant would fund five-year survey of mothers regarding their maternal experiences before/during/after pregnancy.    (Item 20) KNABE CONT. TO 1/27/09

 

Board asked to renew lease in Marina del Rey in effort to facilitate redevelopment /expansion of the Jamaica Bay Inn hotel, and grant four-year lease extension for the required replacement of the Marina City Club docks.   (Items 22, 23) APPROVED

 

Acceptance of $885,000 in grants would fund sidewalks and landscaping in Rowland Heights as part of the Pomona Freeway Interchange Improvement Project. (Item 28) APPROVED

 

$32.1 million recommended to renovate Coroner facilities and add crypt building.  (Item 29) APPROVED

 

Acceptance of $150,000 grant, with required match of $50,000 from City of Lancaster, would fund program to assist women who are victims of violence/sexual assault/stalking. (Item 52) APPROVED

 

$1.5 million settlement proposed, plus assumption of $112,999 Medi-Cal lien, in medical negligence lawsuit arising from treatment received by patient while hospitalized at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center.   (Item 60) SETTLEMENT APPROVED, CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN CONT. TO 1/6/09

 

$148,000 settlement proposed for lawsuit concerning allegations that an employee of the Department of Public Social Services was subjected to retaliation for her whistle-blower activities. (Item 61) APPROVED

 

Proposal would begin the process to hire an independent review entity/contractor to examine/assess/make recommendations on the administration/operations/functions of the Department of Health Services.   (Item 68) APPROVED WITH AMENDMENTS THAT RFQ BE ISSUED, HIGHEST RATED APPLICANTS BE PRESENTED TO BOARD, AND POSITION REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD

 

Sheriff asks that his staff be allowed to charter a plane to Washington, D.C. to provide security services for the presidential inauguration at maximum $533,000 cost, with reimbursement provided by the District of Columbia.  (Item 69, cont. from 12/9) APPROVED 3-1-0 AS AMENDED, AUTHORIZING 112 DEPUTIES TO ASSIST, WITH TRAVEL AND SALARIES REIMBURSED.  YAROSLAVSKY OPPOSED; RIDLEY-THOMAS ABSTAINED

 

Status report scheduled on automating file-keeping system for inventory in Sheriff’s Central Property and Evidence Unit, including number of untested sexual assault kits. (Item 70) YAROSLAVSKY ASKED A FURTHER STATUS REPORT ON 1/27/09

 

Supervisors asked to re-approve plans for the construction of a 544-unit apartment complex in Marina del Rey.  (Item 71, cont. from 11/25) APPROVED

 

Recommendation calls for appointing Emilio Salas as acting executive director of the Community Development Commission and Housing Authority, effective Jan. 3, 2009, at $160,000 salary.  (Item 74-B) REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION

 

Board considers appeal of Regional Planning Commission’s approval of proposal to build/operate/maintain a domestic water well and 80-foot communication tower in Willowbrook.  (Item 73) RIDLEY-THOMAS CONT. TO 2/24/09

 

Board in closed session discusses lawsuit challenging the policies/practices relating to the care/treatment of animals at County shelters.  (CS-1)

 

Board in closed session discusses lawsuit for damages resulting from the alleged wrongful death of Edith Isabel Rodriguez at the King/Drew Medical Center.  (CS-2)

 

Board interviews candidates for auditor-controller. (CS-3)

 

Supervisors in closed session discuss lawsuit by Fire Department employee Thomas Encinas, who is alleging unlawful employment actions.  (CS-5)

 

 

 

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