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STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES HELD IN ROOM 381B OF THE KENNETH HAHN HALL OF ADMINISTRATION 500 WEST TEMPLE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 9:30 AM Present: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis Absent: Supervisor Mitchell Video Link for the Entire Meeting (03-1075) Attachments: Video Transcript Invocation led by Pastor Toña Rios, Baldwin Park United Methodist Church, Baldwin Park (1). Pledge of Allegiance led by Roberto Alvarez, Special Assistant, Department of Military and Veteran Affairs.

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings I. PRESENTATIONS Presentation of scrolls to Camp Glenn Rockey staff for their lifesaving act of heroism rescuing a family who suffered from a vehicle collision, as arranged by Supervisor Barger. Presentation of scrolls to Judge Annabelle G. Cortez, Children's Law Center of California, Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc., County Counsel Dependency Division, and the Department of Children and Family Services, in recognition of the DREAM Court 10th Anniversary, as arranged by Supervisor Solis. Presentation of scroll to David Ono, in recognition of his decades of exemplary broadcast journalism, distinguished storytelling, and unwavering commitment to informing and uplifting the communities of Los Angeles County, as arranged by Supervisor Solis. Presentation of scrolls to BuildAbility and the Disability Community Resource Center during “Disability Pride Month,” in recognition of their work empowering people with disabilities and advancing inclusion throughout Los Angeles County, as arranged by Supervisor Horvath. Presentation of scroll to Dr. Sue ElHessen, in honor of “Disability Pride Month,” recognizing her advocacy work on behalf of individuals with disabilities and for earning the prestigious title of Ms. Wheelchair California 2026, as arranged by Supervisor Hahn. (26-4329) Page 2County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings II. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 - 7 1. Hearing on Annexation and Levying of Sewer Service Charges to the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District within Unincorporated Areas of Covina and Santa Monica Mountains and the Cities of Rosemead, San Dimas, and Santa Clarita Hearing on the annexation of Parcel Nos. 204-24, 2-25 to 6-25, and 201-25 to 202-25 within the unincorporated territories of Covina and Santa Monica Mountains, and the Cities of Rosemead, San Dimas, and Santa Clarita into the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District and the levying of sewer service charges within the annexed parcels. Determine whether a majority written protest exists against the proposed imposition of sewer service charges on the properties to be annexed. If there is no majority protest, adopt the Property Tax Transfer Resolution approving and accepting negotiations that there will be no exchange of property tax revenues from annexation of the eight parcels. (Supervisorial Districts 1, 3 and 5) (Department of Public Works) (26-3164) The Department of Public Works submitted a written statement for the record. All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Mark Pestrella, Director of Public Works, and Cid Tesoro, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works, were present. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No interested persons addressed the Board. Correspondence was received. On motion of Supervisor Solis, seconded by Supervisor Hahn, the Board closed the public hearing and took the following actions: 1. Made a determination that no majority written protest exists against the proposed imposition of sewer service charges on the properties to be annexed; 2. Made a finding that the parcels proposed to be annexed will benefit from sewers maintained by the Department of Public Works and commencing in Fiscal Year 2027-28, authorize the boundaries of the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District be altered to include such benefited parcels, and ordered the levying of sewer service charges within the annexed parcels; Page 3County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 3. Adopted the Property Tax Transfer Resolution approving and accepting negotiations that there will be no exchange of property tax revenues from annexation of the eight parcels (Parcel Nos. 204-24, 2-25 to 6-25, and 201-25 to 202-25) within the unincorporated areas of Covina and Santa Monica Mountains, and the Cities of Rosemead, San Dimas, and Santa Clarita; and 4. Instructed the Director of Public Works to file the statement of boundary change with the State Board of Equalization and the Los Angeles County Assessor. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Department Statement Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 4County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 2. Hearing on the Annual Levying of Assessments for County Landscaping and Lighting Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Hearing on the annual levying and collection of assessments for all zones identified in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Engineer's Report within County Landscaping and Lighting Act (CLLA) Districts 1, 2 and 4. Consider all verbal statements and all written comments made or filed, authorize revisions, if needed, in the Engineer's Report, including changes to the proposed improvements, diagrams, or assessment rates. Adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment in CLLA Districts 1, 2, and 4, and zones therein for FY 2026-27 and approve the assessment rates, either as originally proposed or as revised by the Board, and order the maintenance and operation work to be done for each CLLA District and zone therein. Adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levying of annual assessments in CLLA Districts 1, 2, and 4, and zones therein for FY 2026-27. (Supervisorial Districts 1, 3 and 5) (Department of Public Works) (26-3891) The Department of Public Works submitted a written statement for the record. All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Mark Pestrella, Director of Public Works, and Angela George-Moody, Chief Deputy Director, Department of Public Works were present. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No interested persons addressed the Board. Correspondence was received. On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Hahn, the Board closed the public hearing, and adopted a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment in County Landscaping and Lighting Act Districts (CLLADs) 1, 2, and 4, and zones therein for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 and approved the assessment rates, either as originally proposed or as revised by the Board, and ordered the maintenance and operation work to be done for each CLLAD and zone therein. Adoption of the resolution shall constitute the levying of annual assessments in CLLADs 1, 2, and 4, and zones therein for FY 2026-27. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Department Statement Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 5County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 3. Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Hazardous Vegetation and Defensible Space Abatement Enforcement Charges Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Hazardous Vegetation and Defensible Space Abatement Enforcement Charges, acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire Protection District and as the Board, confirm the Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures' hazardous vegetation abatement costs, in the total amount of $3,474,890.98, that are to be a assessed to owners of designated parcels of land, and the Consolidated Fire Protection Districts' defensible space abatement costs in the total amount of $19,608,284, that are to be assessed to owners of improved parcels. Instruct the Auditor-Controller to post the hazardous vegetation and defensible space abatement costs as direct assessment against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current property tax assessment roll. (All Supervisorial Districts) (Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures and Fire Department) (26-4488) All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Maximiliano Regis, Chief Deputy, Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Anthony Marrone, Fire Chief, and Mark Pestrella, Director of Public Works, responded to questions posed by the Board. Adrian Zavala, Deputy Director, Weed Hazard & Pest Management, Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, and Ronald Durbin, Chief, Forestry Division, Fire Department, were also present. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No interested persons addressed the Board. Correspondence was received. After discussion, on motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, the Board closed the public hearing and took the following actions: 1. Confirmed the 2025-2026 Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures hazardous vegetation abatement costs, in the total amount of $3,474,890.98, that are to be assessed to owners of designated parcels of land; 2. Confirmed the 2025-2026 District defensible space abatement costs, in the total amount of $19,608,284, that are to be assessed to owners of improved parcels; and Page 6County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 3. Instructed the Auditor-Controller to post the hazardous vegetation and defensible space abatement costs as direct assessments against the respective parcels of land as they appear on the current property tax assessment roll. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 7County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 4. Hearing on Ordinance Amending County Code Title 12 - Environmental Protection, Annual Fees for Hazardous Waste Generator/Tiered Permitting, Hazardous Materials Handler, California Accidental Release Prevention Program, and Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Programs for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Hearing on ordinance for adoption amending County Code, Title 12 - Environmental Protection, that adjusts the annual fees for Reinspection, Late Submittal, Hazardous Waste Generator/Tiered Permitting, Hazardous Materials Handler, California Accidental Release Prevention, and Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tank Programs, developed in accordance with the annual adjustment provisions of the County Code, as delineated in Sections 12.50.131, 12.52.070, 12.64.040, 12.64.045, 12.64.050, 12.64.060, and 12.70.050, and approved by the Auditor-Controller; adjusts cost recovery hourly rates for Emergency Operations and Site Mitigation costs for Fiscal Year 2026-27, developed in accordance with the annual adjustment provisions of the County Code, as delineated in Sections 12.56.070, 12.60.080, and approved by the Auditor-Controller; and removes an exemption from the Hazardous Materials Handler program for facilities regulated by the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures (ACWM), as the ACWM is no longer implementing the Hazardous Materials Handler program within the County. Find that the adjustment of the annual fees adopted for the purpose of meeting operational expenses and the levying of administrative penalties are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (All Supervisorial Districts) (Fire Department) (26-4487) All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Anthony Marrone, Fire Chief, and Mario Tresierras, Chief, Health Hazardous Materials, were present. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No interested persons addressed the Board. Correspondence was received. On motion of Supervisor Solis, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, the Board closed the public hearing, and took the following actions: Page 8County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0022 entitled, “An ordinance amending Title 12 – Environmental Protection of the Los Angeles County Code relating to fees for hazardous waste generators, emergency response cost recovery, site mitigation and oversight, annual fees for hazardous material handlers, late fees, annual fees for regulated substances, and annual fees for operators of above ground tank facilities, removal of an exemption from the hazardous materials handler program and to make other non-substantive changes." This ordinance shall take effect on August 27, 2026; and 2. Made a finding that the adjustment of the annual fees adopted for the purpose of meeting operational expenses and the levying of administrative penalties are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Certified Ordinance Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 9County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 5. Hearing on Ordinance Granting a Petroleum Pipeline Franchise to Crimson Resource Management Corporation Hearing on ordinance for adoption granting a proprietary petroleum pipeline franchise to Crimson Resource Management Corp., a Colorado corporation, to operate and maintain its existing petroleum pipeline system for a period of five years, beginning August 27, 2026, and expiring on August 26, 2031. The base annual fee payable by the Franchisee to the County will be determined according to a formula set forth in Section 2 of the ordinance. Franchisee will also pay the County a granting fee of $10,000. (Supervisorial District 5) (Department of Public Works) (26-3799) All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Geetha Shan, Deputy Director, Department of Public Works, and Grace Chang, Senior Deputy County Counsel, were present. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No interested persons addressed the Board. No correspondence was received. On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, the Board closed the public hearing and adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0023F entitled, "An ordinance granting a proprietary petroleum pipeline franchise to Crimson Resource Management Corp., a Colorado corporation, to operate and maintain its existing petroleum pipeline system for a period of five years, beginning August 27, 2026, and expiring on August 26, 2031." This ordinance shall take effect and become operative on August 27, 2026. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Ordinance Certified Ordinance Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 10County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 6. Hearing on Ordinance Extending the Eaton Fire Disaster Interim Ordinance No. 2025-0034U, Project No. PRJ2025-001033-(5), Advance Planning Case No. RPPL2025003574-(5) Hearing on Project No. 2025-001033-(5), Advance Planning Case No. RPPL2025003574, Ordinance No. 2025-0034U to approve the Ordinance Extending the Eaton Fire Disaster Interim Ordinance. On September 2, 2025, the Board of Supervisors (Board) enacted Interim Ordinance No. 2025-0034U to ease development restrictions and allow for disaster recovery in unincorporated areas affected by the Eaton Fire, including reconstruction and permitting for properties that suffered irreparable damage or destruction. The ordinance amended Title 22 - Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code to provide flexibility for disaster rebuild projects, allow temporary uses that support disaster recovery, and establish a Disaster Recovery Permit for rebuild projects that includes reduced fees and a streamlined procedure for modifying development standards. On October 7, 2025, the Board extended the Interim Ordinance to August 22, 2026. This ordinance extends Interim Ordinance No. 2025-0034U to August 22, 2027. The Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisorial District 5) (Department of Regional Planning) 4-VOTES (26-4115) All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Amy Bodek, Director of Regional Planning, responded to questions posed by the Board. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. Colin Campbell and Roxanne Nazario addressed the Board. Correspondence was received. After discussion, on motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, the Board closed the public hearing and took the following actions: 1. Adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0024U entitled, "An ordinance extending Interim Ordinance No. 2025-0034U for one year to August 22, 2027 (Extension Ordinance), which eases development restrictions and allows for disaster recovery in unincorporated areas affected by the Eaton Fire, including reconstruction and permitting for properties that suffered irreparable damage or destruction. The Extension Ordinance extends amendments to Title 22 – Planning and Zoning of the Los Angeles County Code to provide more flexibility for disaster rebuild projects, establish a framework to allow certain temporary uses that support disaster recovery, and establish a Disaster Recovery Permit for disaster rebuild projects that includes certain reduced fees and a streamlined procedure to modify certain development standards." This ordinance shall take effect on July 28, 2026; and Page 11County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 2. Made a finding that the adoption of the ordinance extending Interim Ordinance No. 2025-0034U is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Certified Ordinance Public Comment/Correspondence Audio 7. Hearing on General Plan Safety Element Amendment Project No. PRJ2025-004464 General Plan Amendment No. RPPL2025003809 Environmental Assessment No. RPPL2025003811 Hearing on adoption of a General Plan Amendment (Project No. PRJ2025-004464, General Plan Amendment No. RPPL2025003809) to approve a General Plan Safety Element Amendment to incorporate by reference the previously approved 2025 County of Los Angeles All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (2025 AHMP) into the Safety Element of the General Plan pursuant to Assembly Bill 2140 (AB 2140); and find that the action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act, with alternative findings of a statutory exemption and the common sense exemption. (All Supervisorial Districts) (Department of Regional Planning) (26-3802) The Department of Regional Planning submitted a written statement for the record. All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Amy Bodek, Director of Regional Planning, was present. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No interested persons addressed the Board. No correspondence was received. On motion of Supervisor Hahn, seconded by Supervisor Barger, the Board closed the public hearing and took the following actions: 1. Indicated its intent to approve the General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. RPPL2025003809, as recommended by the Regional Planning Commission; Page 12County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 2. Instructed County Counsel to prepare the necessary final documents for the GPA No. RPPL2025003809 and bring them back to the Board for their consideration; 3. Made a finding that the proposed action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act; and 4. In the alternative, made a finding that the proposed action is statutorily exempt and qualifies for the commonsense exemption. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Department Statement Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 13County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings III. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 8 - 11 County Operations 8. Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a Special Election Recommendation: Adopt a resolution calling for and giving notice of a special election and consolidating the special election with the Statewide General Election on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of voting upon a measure to amend the Charter of the County of Los Angeles to provide greater independence and structure for the County Ethics Commission, Office of Ethics Compliance, and Ethics Compliance Officer, and to continue uninterrupted the County's commitment to community investment and alternatives to incarceration. (County Counsel) (Relates to Agenda No. 11) (26-4714) Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Later in the meeting, on motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was reconsidered by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - On motion of Supervisor Horvath, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn and Supervisor Solis 3 - Abstentions: Supervisor Barger1 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Resolution Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 14County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings Community Services 9. Sale of Surplus Real Property in the City of La Habra Heights Recommendation: Find that the fee interest in the County's surplus real property identified as Assessor's Identification Nos. 8267-019-900, 8267-019-901, 8267-019-902, 8267-018-900, 8267-018-904, 8267-018-906, 8267-018-907, 8267-018-908, 8267-018-910, and 8267-017-907, located in the City of La Habra Heights, is no longer required for the purposes of the County. Find that Assessor's Identification Nos. 8267-019-900, 8267-019-901, 8267-019-902, 8267-018-900, 8267-018-904, 8267-018-906, 8267-018-907, 8267-018-908, 8267-018-910, and 8267-017-907, located in the City of La Habra Heights, are exempt surplus land under the provisions of the Surplus Land Act pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54221 (f)(1)(D), because the County is transferring the property to another local agency for its use. Approve the project, which is the sale of County surplus real property identified as Assessor's Identification Nos. 8267-019-900, 8267-019-901, 8267-019-902, 8267-018-900, 8267-018-904, 8267-018-906, 8267-018-907, 8267-018-908, 8267-018-910, and 8267-017-907 to the City of La Habra Heights. Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the quitclaim deed document, the Purchase and Sale Agreement, or any agreements or other documents necessary to carry out the sale of the property to the City of La Habra Heights. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. (Supervisorial District 4) (Department of Public Works) APPROVE 4-VOTES (Continued from the meeting of 6-30-26) (26-3731) Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Hahn, seconded by Supervisor Horvath, this item was continued to August 11, 2026. Attachments: Board Letter Public Comment/Correspondence Page 15County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings Public Safety 10. Report on the Status of the Probation Department Report by the Chief Probation Officer on the status of the Probation Department, including efforts to bring Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall into compliance, as requested at the Board Meeting of January 14, 2025. (Continued from the meeting of 7-21-26) (25-0858) Roy Humphreys, Carly Alba, and Claudia Jerez addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Guillermo Viera Rosa, Chief Probation Officer, Robert N. Arcos, Deputy Director, Campus Safety and Security, Sheila Williams, Chief Deputy, Administrative Services, Operations, Probation Department, and Taylor Schooley, Interim Chief Deputy, Department of Youth Development, responded to questions posed by the Board. Supervisor Horvath instructed the Chief Probation Officer to work with the Chief Executive Officer, to report back to the Board in 14 days with a detailed report of the total amount of funds available for Probation's Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) related services, including SB 794 funds, Net County Costs, and any other funding used for CSEC related services. This report should include information for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 and FY 2026-27; work with the Chief Executive Officer to report back to the Board in 30 days with a detailed analysis of exactly how Probation is using its available funds during FY 2025-26, which should include all funding sources including State, Federal and local funds; and report back to the Board in 14 days with a detailed explanation on how referrals to CSEC services are made in Probation’s current model, including referrals at Campus Kilpatrick, and how that referral process is impacted by staffing shortages and limitations, and staff availability, the time between a youth asking for services and a completed referral, and how many referrals Probation made for CSEC-related services during FY 2025-26. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed. Attachments: Presentation Presentation Report Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 16County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings Ordinance for Adoption 11. County of Los Angeles Ethics Commission Charter Amendment Ordinance for adoption calling a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of voting upon a measure to amend the Charter of the County of Los Angeles (Charter) that would provide greater independence and structure for the County of Los Angeles Ethics Commission, Office of Ethics Compliance, and Ethics Compliance Officer, including appointment processes, qualifications, term, duties, and responsibilities, and renumber Article III, Section 11, Subsection (8) of the Charter to Article XII, Section 51-1/4 to continue uninterrupted the County's commitment to community investment and alternatives to incarceration. The ordinance further directs the consolidation of this Special Election with the General Election to be held on the same day on November 3, 2026. (Relates to Agenda No. 8) (26-4555) Interested person(s) submitted written testimony. On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Later in the meeting, on motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, this item was reconsidered by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Page 17County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings On motion of Supervisor Horvath, seconded by Supervisor Solis, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 2026-0025 entitled, "An ordinance calling a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, throughout the County of Los Angeles for the purpose of voting upon an amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles and directing the consolidation of the election with the statewide general election to be held on the same day." This ordinance shall take effect pursuant to Section 15 of the ordinance. This item was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn and Supervisor Solis 3 - Abstentions: Supervisor Barger1 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Ordinance Revised Ordinance Certified Ordinance Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 18County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings IV. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 12 - 13 12. Repeal of County Ordinance No. 2026-0005 Ordinance for introduction repealing Ordinance No. 2026-0005, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2026, and called for a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of voting on an amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles to establish a binding arbitration process for resolving certain labor disputes between the County of Los Angeles and certain Certified Public Safety Employee Organizations. (County Counsel) (Relates to Agenda No. 13) (26-4718) On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, the Board introduced, waived reading and placed on the agenda for adoption an ordinance entitled, "This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 2026-0005, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2026, and called for a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of voting upon an amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles relating to binding arbitration for certain certified public safety employee organizations." Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Ordinance Public Comment/Correspondence Page 19County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 13. County Code, Charter Amendment Ordinance for introduction calling a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of voting upon a measure to amend the Charter of the County of Los Angeles (Charter) to establish a binding arbitration process for resolving certain labor disputes between the County of Los Angeles and certain Certified Public Safety Employee Organizations as identified in the ordinance. The ordinance further directs the consolidation of this Special Election with the General Election to be held on the same day on November 3, 2026. (County Counsel) (Relates to Agenda No. 12) (26-4717) On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, the Board introduced, waived reading and ordered placed on the agenda for adoption, an ordinance entitled, "An ordinance calling a special election to be held on November 3, 2026, throughout the County of Los Angeles for the purpose of voting upon an amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles relating to binding arbitration for certain certified public safety employee organizations and directing the consolidation of the election with the statewide general election to be held on the same day." Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Ordinance Public Comment/Correspondence Page 20County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings V. SPECIAL DISTRICT AGENDA STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEWHALL RANCH SANITATION DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 9:30 A.M. SD-1. Hearing on a Resolution and Ordinance Prohibiting the Installation of Residential Self-Regenerating Water Softening Appliances Hearing on a resolution adopting an ordinance to prohibit the installation of residential self-regenerating water softening appliances. Authorize the Chief Engineer and General Manager to establish an incentive program for the value of existing units and removal of residential self-regenerating water softening appliances. (26-4465) All persons wishing to testify were sworn in by the Executive Officer of the Board. Opportunity was given for interested persons to address the Board. No correspondence was received. On motion of Supervisor Barger, seconded by Supervisor Solis, the Board closed the public hearing and took the following actions: 1. Adopted a resolution adopting an ordinance to prohibit the installation of residential self-regenerating water softening appliances; and 2. Authorized the Chief Engineer and General Manager to establish an incentive program for the value of existing units and removal of residential self-regenerating water softening appliances. Said motion was duly carried by the following vote: Ayes: Supervisor Horvath, Supervisor Hahn, Supervisor Barger and Supervisor Solis 4 - Absent: Supervisor Mitchell1 - Attachments: Board Letter Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 21County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings VI. CLOSED SESSION MATTERS FOR JULY 28, 2026 CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) The People of the State of California, ex rel. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of the State of California vs. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01309. In open session, this item was continued to September 1, 2026. (23-1790) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Raul Gutierrez, et al. v. Los Angeles County Probation Department, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCV06193. In open session, this item was continued to September 1, 2026. (24-3888) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Probation Department v. Board of State and Community Corrections, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 25STCP01415. In open session, this item was continued to September 1, 2026. (25-2331) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence Page 22County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) John (LOJHK) Doe by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Katheryn Godbolt Jones v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25NWCV00448. In open session, this item was continued to September 1, 2026. (25-3056) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence CS-5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Significant exposure to litigation (two cases). In open session, one case was continued one week to August 4, 2026, and one case was continued to September 1, 2026. (25-1458) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence CS-6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Chief Probation Officer. In open session, this item was continued one week to August 4, 2026. (25-2649) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence Page 23County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings CS-7. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Interim Director of Child Support Services. In open session, this item was continued one week to August 4, 2026. (26-4046) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence CS-8. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Chief Probation Officer Director of Health Services Director of Mental Health Director of Public Health Director of Internal Services Director of Youth Development Director of Personnel Superintendent of Schools of the Los Angeles County Office of Education In open session, this item was continued to September 1, 2026. (24-3887) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence Page 24County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings CS-9. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Joseph M. Nicchitta, Acting 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. In open session, this item was continued one week to August 4, 2026. (25-1693) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence CS-10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9) Initiation of litigation (one case) No reportable action was taken. (26-3886) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence Report of Closed Session (CSR-26) Attachments: Audio Report of Closed Session 7/28//26 Page 25County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings VII. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT 14 14. Opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on items of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Roy Humphreys, Mel Bailey, Colin Campbell, Claudia Jerez, Rosa Samaniego, Alvaro Velasquez, Detrell, Trinidad Alvarez, Manuel Rogaz, Margarita Mendez, Alma Marquez, Joaquin Angeles, Raymond Pum, Audelia Lara, Yesenia Pum, Sylvia Corona, Roxanne Nazario, and Angela Hearns addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. (26-4934) Attachments: Public Comment/Correspondence Audio Page 26County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 15-A. Ensuring Ongoing Accountability for the East Los Angeles Oil Spill Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Solis: Suspend Section 22.1 of the Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion. Instruct the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Chief Executive Office, County Counsel, Directors of Public Works, Fire Chief, Public Health, Economic Opportunity, and Consumer and Business Affairs to provide a public presentation on the ongoing response and recovery efforts for the East Los Angeles oil spill during the July 28, 2026, Public Hearing meeting of the Board, including but not limited to a status update on the following matters: Testing of soil, water, and wildlife; Remediation efforts; Ongoing health impacts related to the oil spill; Engagement with relevant intergovernmental partners and stakeholders Ongoing efforts to hold all responsible parties accountable, including potential legal action; and Claims paid and pending for impacted businesses and residential areas. (26-4752) Venessa Gonzalez, Diego Rodriguez, Rosa Soto, Victoria Berdin, Roy Humphreys, Kris Hernandez, Kenya Ruiz, Jazmin Guiterrez, Michelle, Jennisis Cornado, Lilia Lopez, Sylvia Corona, Rafael Rodriguez, Sofia Quiñones, Alma Marquez, and other interested persons addressed the Board. Interested person(s) also submitted written testimony. Mark Pestrella, Director of Public Works, Mario Tresierras, Chief, Health Hazardous Materials, Fire Department, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of Public Health, Kelly LoBianco, Director of Economic Opportunity, Jeramy Gray, Acting Chief Deputy, Kevin McGowan, Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Chief Executive Office, Rafael Carbajal, Director of Consumer and Business Affairs, Scott Kuhn, Division Chief, Cesar Del Peral, Senior Deputy, Office of County Counsel, responded to questions posed by the Board. Anthony Marrone, Fire Chief, was also present. Page 27County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings Supervisor Solis instructed the relevant Department Heads, to include in the 90-day report back to the Board requested on June 9, 2026, enhanced public engagement efforts by the relevant Departments, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and other necessary partners, and to develop a centralized, dedicated website for this disaster to ensure the public can access consistent information without navigating multiple departments, with all information to be provided in the languages most commonly used by affected communities. After discussion, by Common Consent, there being no objection, the report was received and filed. Attachments: Motion by Supervisor Solis (Exempt From Cluster) Public Comment/Correspondence Audio 16-A. Motion to Reestablish and Increase the Reward Previously Offered in the Amount of $10,000 to $20,000 in the Investigation into the Vandalism of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center on January 11, 2026, as submitted by Supervisor Barger. (26-0559) Supervisor Barger introduced a motion for discussion and placement on the August 4, 2026 agenda. Attachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger Audio Page 28County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings 16-B. Ensuring Earthquake Emergency Readiness in Los Angeles County Recommendation as submitted by Supervisor Barger: Suspend Section 22.1 of the Rules of the Board for the limited purpose of considering this motion. Request that the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Chief Executive Office, provide a verbal presentation to the Board at the September 29, 2026 Board meeting regarding the County’s own earthquake preparedness efforts, including the current readiness of County staff and facilities; any existing gaps that must be addressed; and a plan for how the County will ensure continued service to residents and businesses, while ensuring community safety and infrastructure needs in the event of a major earthquake. The presentation should include Public Works, Fire, Sheriff, CEO Asset Management Branch and all relevant County Departments that have a role in emergency preparedness and response; and engage key stakeholders such as Dr. Lucy Jones and representatives from academic institutions such as California Institute of Technology and University of California Los Angeles. Direct the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Office Countywide Communications, to develop and implement an Emergency Earthquake Readiness public awareness program that includes the following: An online “Know Your Risk” portal leveraging available resources through the California Office of Emergency Services and other partners to provide accessible preparedness tools, resources and information to help residents, businesses, schools and community-based organizations prepare for a potential earthquake. A multilingual public education and outreach campaign leading up to and surrounding the upcoming “Great ShakeOut Day” on October 15, utilizing traditional media, digital platforms, social media, county facilities, transit partners and community organizations to support Emergency Earthquake Preparedness. Recommendations for sustained, year-round public engagement strategies that move beyond annual preparedness events and establish earthquake readiness as an ongoing public safety priority for Los Angeles County. (26-4871) Supervisor Barger introduced a motion for discussion and placement on the August 4, 2026 agenda. Attachments: Motion by Supervisor Barger Audio Page 29County of Los Angeles

July 28, 2026Board of Supervisors Statement Of Proceedings Closing 17 17. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts, adjourned its meeting at 2:20 p.m. Present were Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath, Janice Hahn, Kathryn Barger, and Hilda L. Solis, Chair presiding. Absent was Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell. The next Regular meeting of the Board will be held Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (26-5005) The foregoing is a fair statement of the proceedings of the public hearing meeting held July 28, 2026, by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles and ex officio the governing body of all other special assessment and taxing districts, agencies and authorities for which said Board so acts. Edward Yen, Executive Officer Executive Officer-Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By Page 30County of Los Angeles Cristina Talamantes Assistant Chief Board Services Division

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