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The next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set for Tuesday, April 10, starting at 9:30 a.m.

The meeting will be streamed live [here].

Here are agenda highlights:

Community Development Commission and Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles recognized during April as “Fair Housing Month.”

Jon Hatami, Rosanna Acosta and the Bureau of Victim Services Las Vegas Team honored for “Crime Victims’ Rights Week.”

Ralph DeQuebec celebrated for his gold medal win with the USA Para Ice Hockey Team.

Members of the Armenian community honored during “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.”

Recognitions and Proclamations:

  • April 25 as “Denim Day” to help communicate the message “there is no excuse and never an invitation to rape” (Item 2)
  • April 24 as “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” (Item 4)
  • April 2018 as “Fair Housing Month” (Item 8)
  • April 22 through April 28, 2018 as “Earth Week” (Item 10)
  • April 2018 as “Alcohol Awareness Month” (Item 13)
  • April 17 as “Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day” (Item 14)

Supervisor Solis approves the acquisition of property at 1060 North Vignes Street in Los Angeles for a purchase price of $24,000,000. (Item 3)

Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Hahn direct the Chief Executive Office and other departments to report back on strengthening the accountability of Measure H Funds. (Item 7)

Supervisors Barger and Hahn recommend support of post-secondary achievement among foster youth – Senate Bill 940. (Item 17)

Chief Executive Office recommends an appropriation adjustment transferring $1,110,000 from Obligated Fund Balance Committed for Budget Uncertainties to Obligated Fund Balance Nonspendable for the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority. (Item 23)

Authorization sought by Consumer and Business Affairs to amend to an agreement with Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County for continued operation of Self-Help Legal Access Centers, to an estimated total of $16,617,500. (Item 26)

Authorize Children and Family Services to contract with Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles for the coordination of emergency child care services for an estimated maximum contract amount of $20,073,452. (Item 27)

Report by the Health Agency on their progress serving as the Capital Improvements Intermediary. (Item 29)

Authorization sought for the Department of Public Health to proceed with the acquisition of three trailers to support environmental assessments of an emergency incident or disaster for an amount not to exceed $915,000. (Item 35)

Recommendation to approve the El Monte Comprehensive Health Center Adult Medicine Registration Consolidation Project with a total budget of $11,524,000. (Item 39)

Recommendation to approve and adopt the plans for the San Gabriel River Catch Basin Retrofit – Phase 11, et al., at an estimated amount between $1,100,000 and $1,500,000. (Item 40)

Authorization sought by Probation to contract with Satellite Tracking of People, to provide Comprehensive Electronic Monitoring Services, at an estimated amount of $560,000. (Item 47)

Authorization sought by the Sheriff’s Department to execute a standard agreement with the State Department of Water Resources for law enforcement services at the Pyramid Lake Recreation Area, with a contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. (Item 49)

Report on the Sheriff’s Department Budget Status Report. (Item 63 Report, Presentation)

Consideration of the Chief Executive Officer’s recommendations related to the 2018-19 Recommended Budget; and set Wednesday, May 16 to begin public budget hearings. (Item 64)

Items to be considered during closed session:

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