AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles
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Agenda Highlights: http://ceo.lacounty.gov/press.htm June 16, 2009
Final Actions: June 16 Agenda Highlights
(Unless otherwise indicated, vote was 5-0.)
San Pedro resident Traci Granger honored for breaking the world record in the 50-meter butterfly race for age group 50-54.
Action would repay $2.9 million to Section 8 housing program for indirect administrative charges not allowed by the federal government. (Items 2-D, 1-H) APPROVED
Saying the County needs to ensure its funds are being maximized, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich requests report on plans for future exhibits at the Natural History Museum for the next five years, including timelines and proposed fund-raising efforts. (Item 4) RECEIVED AND FILED
Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Don Knabe requests support for efforts to secure federal funding for the construction of additional research buildings at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. (Items 5) APPROVED
Proposal would provide one-year extensions to contractors who reduced their rates by 10 percent during 2009-10. (Item 6) APPROVED AS AMENDED TO REDUCE RATES “UP TO” 10 PERCENT; LETTER TO BE SENT TO CONTRACTORS SETTING PARAMETERS TO BE CONSIDERED BY BOARD 6/23
Recommendation calls for spending $2.4 million to implement improved system to block e-mail spam and viruses and provide encryption protection. (Item 11) APPROVED
Board asked to declare as official the results of May 19 statewide and consolidated elections in County, including 26th State Senate District and 32nd Congressional District. (Items 13, 14, 15) APPROVED
Action would renew contracts for alcohol and drug programs. (Item 35) APPROVED WITH EXCEPTION OF TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER, WHICH RECEIVED 90-DAY EXTENSION WHILE COUNTY REVIEWS APPROPRIATENESS OF EXPENSES AND CHARGES MADE IN PRIOR CONTRACTS. RENEWALS ALSO LIMITED TO ONE YEAR WHILE REVIEW IS MADE ON EFFORTS TO CREATE FAIR AND COMPETITIVE RFP PROCESS.
Proposal would allow the Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina del Rey to extend current lease for 39 years, and include other revisions to facilitate future redevelopment. (Item 39) APPROVED
Acceptance of $17,000 grant would partially fund purchase of library materials, furniture and services for the creation of a welcoming and comfortable space for older adults at the Carson Library. (Item 41) APPROVED
$600,000 proposal would fund construction/installation of automated weather observation system at four County airports (Brackett in La Verne, Compton/Woodley, El Monte, and Whiteman in Pacoima). (Item 42) APPROVED
Recommendation would require the operator of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill to provide year-round waste tire and bulky items drop-off programs and semi-annual cleanup campaigns for adjacent unincorporated communities to reduce illegal dumping and recover recyclable materials. (Item 48) APPROVED
Board asked to set July 21 to open bids for expansion project at Lancaster Animal Shelter, estimated to cost $2.4 million. (Item 51) APPROVED
Action would seek seven-year delay in completing seismic retrofits at King, Jr. Multi-service Ambulatory Care Center and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. (Item 52) APPROVED
$2.2 million proposal would fund bathroom renovation projects at Enterprise, Mona and Alondra regional parks. (Item 53) APPROVED
Action would set July14 for bid opening of estimated $600,000 pavement rehabilitation project at Compton/Woodley Airport, increasing budget to $9 million. (Item 54) APPROVED
$781,000 proposal would fund the rehabilitation of the gymnasium at Athens Park in Los Angeles. (Item 55) APPROVED
Board asked to approve revised $911,000 budget for the Ladera Park basketball court and baseball field refurbishment project in Baldwin Hills. (Item 56) APPROVED
$1.3 million proposal would fund design/construction of new Copper Hill Park near Santa Clarita. (Item 57) APPROVED
$1.4 million proposal would fund the renovation of the San Pedro Community and Senior Services Center, including the addition of a multi-purpose room. (Item 58) APPROVED
Board asked to approve agreement to allow Sheriff’s Department to lease 17 Mini Cooper sedans for $10 per month each in exchange for assisting BMW test electric cars. (Item 73) APPROVED
$95,000 settlement, plus approximately $110,000 in back pay, proposed in lawsuit filed by Department of Health Services employee Yoon Biazar alleging discrimination and retaliation. (Item 75, cont. from 6/9) HEALTH SERVICES CONT. TO 7/7
Report to be given on the status of the sale of 2009-10 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, which was delayed due to state threat to eliminate the CALWORKS welfare program. (Item 80) RECEIVED AND FILED
Supervisor Gloria Molina proposes support of SB 600 to raise the state tobacco tax by $1.50 per pack of cigarettes. (Item 81-A) APPROVED 3-2, WITH ANTONOVICH AND KNABE OPPOSING
County Counsel recommends extending agreements with 40 cities contracting for sheriff services until Aug. 31 while negotiations continue on litigation costs. (Item 81-B) REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION
Recommendations presented on potential state budget options that would reduce social service costs with the least impact to the community. (Item 81-C) APPROVED, WITH ANTONOVICH OPPOSING SEVERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Supervisors meet in closed session to consider lawsuit arising from allegation of wrongful termination by Executive Office employee Katrina Rogers. (Item CS-1)
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