The next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set for Tuesday, May 8, starting at 9:30 a.m.

The meeting will be streamed live [here].

Among the agenda highlights, Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Hahn will direct the county’s Chief Executive Officer to send a five-signature letter in opposition to HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s proposed “Making Affordable Housing Work Act” (Item 14).

Here are complete agenda highlights:

Animal Control Officers with the Department of Animal Care and Control commended for their work.

Grand Performances honored in recognition of their contributions to the community through their free performance series.

The Loyola High School Varsity Soccer Team celebrated in recognition of its third CIF Southern California Regional Division I championship in five years.

Recognition to 2018 Outstanding Nurses of the Year.

Approval of funding up to $28,280,975 and environmental documentation for seven multifamily affordable housing developments. (1-D)

Approve the proposed project and adopt the plans and specifications for construction of Phase II of the Kitchen Rehabilitation Project at the Carmelitos Family Public Housing Development. (1-H)

Approve the proposed project and adopt the plans and specifications for the proposed Marina Manor I and II Senior Public Housing Development Roof Rehabilitation Project. (2-H)

Approve the proposed project and adopt the plans and specifications for the Santa Monica Rental Housing Construction Program (RHCP) housing developments. (3-H)

Adopt a resolution declaring an intent by East LA Community Corporation to undertake bond financing in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. (4-H, Item 34)

Supervisor Hahn directs the Chief Executive Officer to engage a consultant to study and validate the equipment and infrastructure needs of the Consolidated Fire Protection District. (Item 3)

Supervisor Solis recommends supporting Proposition 68 – Parks, Environment and Water Bond, a bond measure on the June 2018 Statewide ballot. (Item 9)

Supervisor Solis directs the Chief Probation Officer to report back on a complete plan for the Residential Vocational Training Program Facility and programming. (Item 10)

Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Kuehl direct the Chief Executive Officer to work with the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation to advocate for the development of a “public insurance option” for all residents of the State. (Item 13)

Supervisors Ridley-Thomas and Hahn direct the Chief Executive Officer to send a five-signature letter in opposition to HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s proposed “Making Affordable Housing Work Act.” (Item 14)

Proclamations:

• May 2018 as “Bike to Work Month,” May 14 through 18, 2018 as “Bike to Work Week” and May 17, 2018 as “Bike to Work Day” throughout Los Angeles County. (Item 16)

• May 2018 as “Older American’s Month” throughout Los Angeles County. (Item 17)

• Wednesday, May 16, 2018 as “Sensors and Sensibility: Leadership in an Age of Advancing Technology Day” in support of the Leadership Conference. (Item 18)

Recognize Ms. Sandra J. Ausman for her over 33 years of volunteer service to the County and name her as Chief of Protocol Emeritus; and name Ms. Lourdes Saab to the functioning title of Chief of Protocol. (Item 22)

Approve a new Board Policy, Fair Chance Employment Policy that will require County contractors and subcontractors to certify compliance with fair chance employment hiring standards. (Item 25)

Recommendation to adopt resolution approving online auction sale of tax-defaulted property Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell. (Item 26)

Authorize the Director of Children and Family Services to execute an amendment to a contract with the National Council on Crime and Delinquency for SafeMeasures subscription and Structured Decision Making support services. (Item 28)

Report by the Interim Director of the Health Agency and Department Heads on the integration of the Departments of Mental Health, Health Services and Public Health. (Item 29)

Authorize the Director of Mental Health to execute amendments to existing Department of Mental Health service agreements to provide contractors with additional funds for the expansion of services at Drop-In Centers for Transition Age Youth. (Item 32)

Authorize the Director of Public Health to execute Master Agreements (MAs) for the provision of as-needed media services for County Departments. (Item 33)

Adopt the Job Order Contract Unit Price Book and specifications for two Job Order Contracts at an aggregate amount of $9,800,000. (Item 38)

Report by the Director of Diversion and Re-Entry, Youth Diversion and Development Division. (Item 46 Report)

Approval sought for Sole Source Contract for repair and overhaul of Pratt & Whitney Canada Engines Accessories for Bell helicopters at a maximum contract amount of $4, 500,000. (Item 47)

The Claims Board recommends a $1,750,000 settlement for a lawsuit alleging wrongful death and Federal civil rights violations by a Sheriff’s Deputy. (Item 52)

The Claims Board recommends a $1,000,000 settlement for a lawsuit alleging injuries received in an automobile accident involving a Sheriff’s Deputy. (Item 53)

The Claims Board recommends a $650,000 settlement arising out of the fatal Deputy-involved shooting of Plaintiffs’ son. (Item 55)

The Claims Board recommends a $2,000,000 settlement for a lawsuit alleging injuries she suffered at birth after being treated by a physician under contract with the County. (Item 57)

Approval sought for temporary reinstatement of Frederick Scott. (Item 61)

Approval sought for temporary reinstatement of Jan Singh, M.D and Joselito Poblete. (Item 62)

Items to be considered during closed session:

• United States of America v. County of Los Angeles, et al., lawsuit involving the Department of Justice and the County and Sheriff regarding mental health treatment in the County jails (CS-1).