Final Actions: FEB 10 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                          Feb. 10, 2009            

Final Results: Feb. 10 Agenda Highlights

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

 

The Japan America Society and the Southwest Area National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) honored on their 100^th anniversary celebrations.

 

Status report to be given on transition to new LAC+USC Medical Center.  (Item S-1, 11 a.m.) RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Report scheduled on status of state budget and proposal to defer/delay payments to the County, and recommended actions to prevent or mitigate such impacts.  (Item S-2, 11:30 a.m.) APPROVED FREEZE ON HIRING, NON-ESSENTIAL PURCHASES AND NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL AND TRAINING; AND DELAY OF NEW PROGRAMS

 

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich proposes to extend $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Anthony Lofton in Altadena on Jan. 13, 2004.    (Item 6)  APPROVED

 

Extension of $20,000 reward proposed for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for the shooting death of 16-year-old Samantha Salas in Monrovia area in 2008.  (Item 7) APPROVED

 

Acceptance of $150,000 grant would fund feasibility study to improve work transportation options for disabled, elderly and low-income individuals. (Item 14)  APPROVED

 

$358,559 proposal would fund family-focused programs at two Carson libraries designed to provide information on health, early learning, parental involvement and access to supportive community services.   (Item 17) APPROVED

 

Exclusive trash franchise in Hacienda Heights recommended to be awarded to Athens Services. (Item 18, cont. from 11/5/08, 11/25/08, 12/2/08, 1/6/09, 1/27/09) REFERRED BACK TO PUBLIC WORKS

 

Proposal would allow company to develop documentary on technology advancements being explored by the Sheriff’s Department. (Item 24, cont. from 2/3) APPROVED 4-1, WITH MOLINA OPPOSED

 

$195,000 settlement proposed for lawsuit concerning allegations of false arrest and excessive force by deputies. (Item 29, cont. from 2/3) APPROVED SETTLEMENT; CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN CONT. TO 2/24 AT REQUEST OF COUNTY COUNSEL

 

Report scheduled on status of actions relating to the management of criminal background investigations by the Department of Health Services. (Item 32)  APPROVED MOTION BY ANTONOVICH AND MOLINA TO ESTABLISH STANDARD PROTOCOL TO BE USED BY REGISTRIES AND TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES IN PERFORMING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, EVALUATE PRACTICES BY STATE AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR LICENSING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS REGARDING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, IMPLEMENT POLICY TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES AT HEALTH FACILTIES ARE WEARING IDENTIFICATION BADGES

 

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas asks report within two weeks on Feb. 5 disturbance at Camp Scudder, a probation camp for girls with mental health needs, and what is being done to prevent such incidents.  (Motion introduced at meeting)  APPROVED

 

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