Agenda - Board of Supervisors

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

HILDA L. SOLIS

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

HOLLY J. MITCHELL

LINDSEY P. HORVATH

JANICE HAHN

KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION

500 WEST TEMPLE STREET

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012

(213) 974-1411 - FAX (213) 620-0636

EDWARD YEN

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KATHRYN BARGER

October 16, 2026

TO:

Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, Chair

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath

Supervisor Janice Hahn

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Joseph M. Nicchitta, Chief Executive Officer

Dawyn Harrison, County Counsel

Press Room

FROM:

Edward Yen

Executive Officer

POSTED:

RE:

October 16, 2026

Additions and/or revisions to the agenda for the Board meeting of Tuesday,

October 20, 2026.

ADD:

PRESENTATION

Presentation of scroll to Assemblymember Mike Gipson for his

distinguished service in the California State Assembly and longstanding

dedication to the people of Los Angeles County, as arranged by

Supervisor Hahn.

ADD:

Appointments to Commissions/Committees/Special Districts

Recommendations for appointment/reappointment or removal for

Commissions/Committees/Special Districts (+ denotes

reappointments): Documents on file in the Executive Office.

Board of Supervisors

Judi Gregory, Ryan Jackson and Claudia Pavon, Los Angeles

County Solid Waste Management Committee/Integrated

Waste Management Task Force

Chief Engineer, Department of Public Works

Kenneth C. Farfsing, Safe, Clean Water Program - Regional

Oversight Committee (26-0083)

Public Comment/Correspondence

REVISE:

Strengthening Los Angeles County's Operational Earthquake

Preparedness

Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and

Mitchell: Request the Sheriff, in coordination with the Fire Chief, and

the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Chief Executive

Office, … an assessment of existing capabilities and recommendations

for modernization, including improvements to training, equipment,

technology, and accessibility, and a long-term plan to increase CERT

coverage, especially in high-risk or underserved communities.

including those geographically isolated and densely populated with

limited access to emergency preparedness programs and resources,

as well as vulnerable populations such as older adults, people with

disabilities, and those with language, economic, and transportation

barriers. … (26-6321)

Motion by Supervisor Barger

Revised motion by Supervisors Barger and Mitchell

Public Comment/Correspondence

REVISE:

10.

Establishing a Framework for Less Restrictive Programs in Los

Angeles County

Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Barger and

Hahn: Direct the Chief Probation Officer, in collaboration with the

District Attorney, the Director of Youth Development (DYD), Public

Defender, the Alternate Public Defender, the Executive Director of the

Probation Oversight Commission, technical assistance from the Office

of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR), and any other relevant

Departments to report back to the Board in 90 days with:

An overview of the current model for assessing youth such as

the number of staff assigned, and any assessment tools and/or

criteria used for making recommendations to the court for Less

Restrictive Program (LRP) placement.

A comprehensive list of all residential LRPs operated by

community-based organizations and their related services. This

list should include: The LRPs that are contracted directly by the

County and those that are identified by the Court and/or other

justice and community partners where youth are placed. The

feasibility of Probation keeping and providing a complete list of

these types of LRPs to the Court. A description of any

differences, including differences related to budgeting and billing

processes, between contracted and non-contracted LRPs, as

well as an analysis of the pros and cons of the County

contracting directly with LRPs. …

Direct the Auditor-Controller to conduct an audit of all LRP contracts by

Probation and report back to the Board in writing within 120 days. This

audit shall:

Review the current contracting process for residential LRPs

operated by community-based organizations, including

standardized expectations, rates, reporting requirements, and

service levels;

Include a pause on any contract renewals for existing residential

LRPs operated by community-based organizations until the

report is issued. This pause is not intended to prohibit the

continued use of or payment to LRPs currently serving youth,

whether pursuant to an existing contract or other funding

arrangement. Nor is it intended to prevent youth from being

placed in or referred to existing LRPs during this period; and

Provide recommendations to strengthen the current process that

could produce more consistent rates across providers delivering

comparable services.

Direct the Chief Probation Officer to pause on any contract renewals

for existing residential LRPs operated by community-based

organizations until the report in the above directive is issued. This

pause is not intended to prohibit the continued use of or payment to

LRPs currently serving youth, whether pursuant to an existing contract

or other funding arrangement. Nor is it intended to prevent youth from

being placed in or referred to existing LRPs during this period. …

(26-6473)

Motion by Supervisor Barger

Motion by Supervisor Barger (Updates Following Cluster)

Revised motion by Supervisors Barger and Hahn

Public Comment/Correspondence

REVISE:

14.

Preserving HIV Prevention Capacity in Los Angeles County

Revised recommendation as submitted by Supervisors Mitchell and

Horvath: Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Health

(DPH), or designee, to enter into nine new HIV prevention sole-source

contracts, … (26-6420)

Motion by Supervisor Mitchell

Motion by Supervisor Mitchell (Updates Following Cluster)

Revised motion by Supervisors Mitchell and Horvath

Public Comment/Correspondence

REVISE:

30.

Community and Senior Center Client Tracking Systems Sole

Source Amendment

Revised recommendation: Authorize the Director of Aging and

Disabilities to execute a sole source contract amendment with Xavus

Solutions, LLC, to extend the agreement for one year from November

16, 2026, through November 15, 2027; exercise up to two optional

six-month extension periods through November 15, 2028; and increase

the maximum contract sum by $132,000 for a grand total of

$1,032,506, subject to available funding. Authorize the Director to take

the following actions: (Department of Aging and Disabilities)

APPROVE (NOTE: The Chief Information Officer recommends

approval of this item.) … (26-6313)

Board Letter

Revised Board Letter

Public Comment/Correspondence

REQUEST:

40.

The Director of Public Works requests that the following item be

referred back to the Department:

Streetlight Master License Agreement with Verizon Wireless

Recommendation: Approve a Streetlight Master License Agreement

with Los Angeles Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area Limited

Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, … (26-6310)

Board Letter

Public Comment/Correspondence

REQUEST:

CS-10.

The Chief Executive Officer requests that the following item be

continued one week to October 27, 2026:

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency designated representatives: Joseph M. Nicchitta, Chief

Executive Officer and designated staff.

Employee Organization(s) for represented employees: All individual

member unions of the Coalition of County Unions, AFL CIO; SEIU,

Local 721; All affiliated member unions of SEIU; All affiliated member

unions of AFSCME Council 36; Los Angeles County Deputy Public

Defenders Union; Program Managers Association; Child Support

Attorneys; Supervising Child Support Officers; and Probation

Directors. (25-1693)

Public Comment/Correspondence

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

Motion to Recognize “Grand Ave Arts: All Access,” and Waive Parking

Fees on October 24, 2026, in an Amount up to $1,600, as submitted by

Supervisor Solis. (26-6518)

58-A.

58-B.

58-C.

58-D.

Motion by Supervisor Solis

Public Comment/Correspondence

Motion to Proclaim October 25 through 31, 2026, as “Childhood Lead

Poisoning Prevention Week” throughout Los Angeles County, as

submitted by Supervisor Solis. (26-6524)

Motion by Supervisor Solis

Public Comment/Correspondence

Motion to Adopt a Resolution to Proclaim October 28, 2026, as

“National Immigrants Day” throughout Los Angeles County, as

submitted by Supervisor Mitchell. (26-6522)

Motion by Supervisor Mitchell

Public Comment/Correspondence

Motion to Proclaim November 2026, as “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

Disease (COPD) Awareness Month” throughout Los Angeles County,

as submitted by Supervisor Hahn. (26-6523)

Motion by Supervisor Hahn

Public Comment/Correspondence