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Several residents testified during the public-comment period calling for restored security and enforcement at developments including San Fernando Gardens. The residents urged stronger law-enforcement presence, gates and “no trespassing” enforcement in housing projects where they said nonresidents were entering and criminal activity had increased.

Ed Griffin, director of planning at the Housing Authority, told the council the agency’s force strength is higher than some published counts: he said the current active number is 47 officers (the department’s reported budget complement in an earlier year had been 76), and that deployments have shifted to concentrate resources at heavily impacted developments. He acknowledged shortfalls and discipline-related vacancies and said the agency will provide a written report requested by motion.

Councilman Padilla, who introduced the motion, said constituents reported a 21 percent increase in crime in some developments and asked for reports on (1) options to increase the housing authority police force and (2) interagency relationships and backup arrangements with LAPD, including who responds first to calls for service at developments. Padilla said the reports should identify resource needs for improving safety and coordination.

Council members from districts with substantial public-housing portfolios echoed the concern. Councilwoman Hahn requested that the reports include crime statistics focused on housing developments and identify which agency usually responds first to incidents; she also asked for clarity about deployments and supplemental‑service arrangements. Housing Authority staff said federal funding cuts (including elimination of the federal public-housing drug elimination program) had reduced resources and that those cuts will be described in the department’s written report.

The council accepted a friendly correction to refer the matter to the Housing, Community and Development Committee (in place of Redevelopment) and recorded 14 ayes on the motion to request the reports. The housing authority said it would provide the requested written material, including deployment and budget details, to the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council - 08/14/01","oneSentenceSummary","Following resident testimony about rising crime, the council directed the housing authority and relevant departments to report on police staffing, deployment and interagency coordination for public housing developments.","taxTitle","Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",4025,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627392,"Council approves school‑safety speed‑hump review, asks DOT to coordinate with schools and council offices",1400,3273000,4673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6&start=3273&end=4673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6/thumbnail_3273000.jpg","/articles/6627392/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-schoolsafety-speedhump-review-asks-DOT-to-coordinate-with-schools-and-council-offices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627392-21275779bb073c16f9cf63ebdf0dce9b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775819493&Signature=WlkOvRazwKz086NFNWe2Ad8YqGpVssigbmfq0B5wnXSYM0v1awrDFXJeKGqqsamfck-AF~HJreznyLr2r~42QrOw3bOHIIlKJmJtVeqHfdI217AUImBlHyHmgsCuXL4DOxYBaCD4G06UAcrosAn-wdl8sg1ByUEXVaEQDtHbxRdJzV02MHWt9P2OKY579-mtTiferEhBK7BtDI2mUbRkPWKriHPcxjjM~03YiI6D02CGVCjMciGW3lt226Id0bps~UF7a8yKXAexKXMVWspX-gZ6-dT1Op3TRC1C3Owclz4paeoActnDVGQ2ufA-zpRb4JnjvzTpxPbnN8XkVPyy4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to move forward with a Department of Transportation report and evaluation of candidate streets for speed humps near schools, while directing further committee review of broader school‑safety partnerships.

Councilman Garcetti opened discussion noting increased concerns about students’ safety at drop‑off and pick‑up times and urging more coordination between school and city agencies. Councilman Pacheco asked whether the program would include partnerships requiring schools to participate (for example by providing crossing guards or parent education), expressing concern that physical traffic calming alone might not change driver behavior.

Pauline Chan of the Department of Transportation described existing DOT relationships with LAUSD on school traffic-safety education and said some volunteer-based programs are being tried in parts of the city. The DOT representative said volunteer crossing assistance programs have been coordinated with school officials and the Los Angeles Police Department in pilot areas.

Council members debated the program scope and funding. Several members, including the chair, cautioned that installation of speed humps requires petitions and budget allocations and is typically implemented incrementally (each district receives a limited number of installations per budget cycle). Councilmember Galanter and others noted the agenda item did not include a citywide budget for a universal program; rather, the motion initiates evaluation, coordination with schools and crossing guards, and targeted installations where conditions warrant.

Councilmembers also suggested including LA Unified School District Police and existing crossing-guard programs in consultations. The council accepted a friendly amendment requesting that DOT consult with the appropriate council office before schools are selected for physical improvements and that the subject be examined by the Education and Neighborhoods Committee. The clerk recorded 14 ayes and the motion passed; the item passed with direction to follow up in committee and to coordinate with school officials as feasible.

Members emphasized that speed humps are most appropriate on local residential streets rather than major arterials, and that a comprehensive approach with education, crossing‑guard placement and targeted enforcement would be necessary to improve pedestrian safety for schoolchildren.","The City Council approved a report to evaluate speed‑hump installations near schools and directed the Department of Transportation to coordinate with school sites and council offices; members stressed the need for education, crossing guards, and budget awareness.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627396,"Council disapproves 5-year shuttle contract for Ontario Airport at mayor’s request; board to revisit shorter-term option",145,3096000,3241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6&start=3096&end=3241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6/thumbnail_3096000.jpg","/articles/6627396/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-disapproves-5-year-shuttle-contract-for-Ontario-Airport-at-mayors-request-board-to-revisit-shorter-term-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627396-62c0b1ad24ca734cfac69f90b90b28ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1775819493&Signature=AInzDKa8pIjD170XIl-MEPD7Vh2ZMMan1UKnyMo8gABqQDlLVniMl3sD3aAg5dmPMJCnxB8jrvZCTY~JVRLgFluRwUXKiGjOWzDsTwDyMKCbwczsBEPceTMWg7dPQI7mS74JriASRHpQBpV6wSV01vB87fnJUi311kjuojFgyhRn7GRebJOYuY-wNT2VLiFLAeGD7Oe-f1ULoGcaMXfGH8YwZQWTE0YrE1~Er-r9AGJ3pNOJXkOCvHS8exz2yrmLFwhDba3GnJjQe94E~MVTq34WUhQdPZCH~mjKugKXQxLIAUFNtMQqiQ6l0rgMTPAMg2UVnHsLCfLOaa8~X~6bCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council voted to disapprove a proposed five‑year contract to maintain shuttle services at Ontario Airport at the request of the mayor’s office, and council members discussed steps to preserve interim service while officials review longer-term arrangements.

Councilwoman Galanter explained the mayor’s office asked the council to disapprove the five‑year contract. Galanter said the airport board will consider the issue at an upcoming meeting (the board is scheduled to meet on Aug. 28) and that the administration is exploring whether a shorter, one‑year contract could be used to maintain shuttle service while the mayor’s office conducts a broader review. “The existing contract expires on the 31st,” Galanter noted; the board will act on Aug. 28 and the council will be in recess until Sept. 4.

She moved that the council disapprove item number 12 at the mayor’s request; the clerk recorded 14 ayes and the item was disapproved. Council members clarified that a one‑year agreement would likely require board action and that legal and procedural steps remain before an interim contract could be executed.

The council adopted the recommendation to disapprove the five‑year contract but left the question of an interim one‑year contract to the Board of Airport Commissioners and the mayor’s office to resolve. No new contract text or timetable was adopted by the council at the meeting.","At the mayor’s request, the council disapproved a proposed five‑year shuttle contract for Ontario Airport and discussed whether a one-year interim contract can be arranged while the mayor’s office and the Board of Airport Commissioners review options.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627401,"Council confirms DWP nominees and approves Sun Valley plant upgrade; members press for consumer protections and local mitigation",3894,2440000,6334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6&start=2440&end=6334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6/thumbnail_2440000.jpg","/articles/6627401/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-confirms-DWP-nominees-and-approves-Sun-Valley-plant-upgrade-members-press-for-consumer-protections-and-local-mitigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627401-eef0d701b3342cc29e7801fd55385366/orig.mp4?Expires=1775819493&Signature=HNoShDJ4qh9~CvbqN68~N6tQO39Maksu3rzs4UqtjBFRjMidKjHaL-uiI-GB9N36fBA3~vxgHf8GfGE9CvKwlKfcPp4GSLeYbSs5itZxc8bzlqNmkHQ~t-~xPkDVZM~NLB4qYfOHzfSlTzoPizrelwVCAOulOsJJGOxHF22iL4F-kfWBuluOMZMt6JzrptH07Ul2MtlDMfmhFacbXKz8A1NF9rH2ip-yJ2TQacodmWYpHi2fg3-N15RlAONOfZMShox40x5SkCe2p2F5B-JVe6ptbmtCM7keXmXkGra2XjlpBA~0iWDjhOiRvm~LSPmqdGL2S344VvZyM~7~FX3K5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council confirmed nominees to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners and approved a related energy ordinance and project items after questioning nominees about state energy-market developments and reviewing an update on Sun Valley Generating Station improvements.

Council members confirmed the DWP nominees by roll call (14 ayes) after questions about the Mojave Desert power-plant sale, state Independent System Operator authority and the utilities’ role in protecting ratepayers. Councilman Holden repeatedly raised concerns about past decisions to sell generation assets and urged nominees to be independent and to protect city ratepayers.

Nominee Mary Leslie said her government experience at the state, federal and city levels would help add value to the board and she expressed agreement with the council’s intent to maintain “clean water and power at a reasonable price.” An earlier nominee (name not specified in the public portions of the transcript) described experience in regulated businesses and said the board should work with council members and constituents to ensure reliable, affordable service.

Separately, the council considered a Commerce, Energy and Natural Resources Committee ordinance and related items tied to power-plant upgrades, including work at the Sun Valley Generating Station and other integrated resource plan (IRP) items. Henry Martinez, assistant general manager for power at the Department of Water and Power, told the council staff that the repower and retrofit work would increase operating capacity by roughly 220 megawatts while keeping overall emissions “equal to or less than what we have now.” Martinez said the South Coast Air Quality Management District (the local air-permit authority) is lead agency for permits.

Martinez also said the department had identified about $1 million in commitments for nearby community improvements tied to earlier facilities-plan discussions; the department plans to meet with council staff and community stakeholders in the coming weeks to identify specific projects and hoped to begin construction on the retrofit work near the end of the year. DWP said it would provide an IRP status update and an emissions report to the council in about a month.

On the Mojave sale and related governance concerns, Councilman Holden criticized previous votes that favored asset sales and warned nominees to be vigilant. Other members emphasized the council’s ability to assert jurisdiction over DWP actions that raise concerns and noted that the council and mayor would continue oversight.

The ordinance and committee report on energy matters passed on council vote (recorded 13 ayes) and was sent forthwith per the committee chair’s request. The DWP nominations were confirmed by separate roll call (14 ayes).","The City Council confirmed two nominees to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners and approved a contract tied to upgrades at the Sun Valley Generating Station, amid questions about the Mojave sale, energy reliability and community mitigation.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6627405,"City Council confirms five Port of Los Angeles commissioner nominees after extended community-focused questioning",844,921000,1765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6&start=921&end=1765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2728492-38b1e1bc79cc225e12b8c08c4753a7d6/thumbnail_921000.jpg","/articles/6627405/Los-Angeles-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/City-Council-confirms-five-Port-of-Los-Angeles-commissioner-nominees-after-extended-community-focused-questioning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627405-779b68d7485108d96c443ee7a862dbd1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775819493&Signature=Uvn43RKJiCz0ySl5qSAagiTibLRstQWOuwHp0iuWNYQvb~WycDhG7bucq9N7t-zB2cHEyHXuE9ZdnApoLiKLUlWq233k-h3sxIO2WZXfMbNu1HI~L9-hLmOPOVH9z-XDqK7YhF~g5~dSCIYFjHPGBF~UC~qzsSCWyamqmW8x1kEtab8fGE6B2rJOyI7YSYivhW0vCy-2pP~p8OCXcX3ZzEFU0h6YMnJjuWWCpBh1sPYwiChFJlZ9vwrUqcZZBPwE6fFflwj9yaF60I4sVImUDslbniqSLpa0Dmm0iVooJcpe8T7fRoIK-4DhGnnMJ33TvQ6ElNZaOxI6RCL8Sdw~Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Los Angeles City Council confirmed five nominees to the Board of Harbor Commissioners after hearing nominees and community representatives describe environmental and community concerns related to port expansion and operations.

Council members voted to confirm the slate after committee approval and public comment; the roll call recorded 13 ayes and the council declared the nominees confirmed.

The confirmations follow public hearings and a large community meeting in San Pedro, Councilwoman Hahn said, where roughly 200 residents attended to “exchange ideas with the nominees, to express their concerns, their frustrations” about port impacts. Hahn told the council she supported the nominees and urged commissioners to “stop and ask first how it will impact the surrounding communities.”

Nominee Nicholas Toncic told council members he had met with numerous community leaders and acknowledged complaints about the adequacy of environmental impact reports for proposed facilities, including the China Shipping terminal. “Most specifically…it’s what they perceive as the industrialization of the port,” Toncic said, and he said he supported thorough public hearings and review of environmental impact reports before they are finalized.

Edward Louis, another nominee, said he had experience on cases involving environmental impact reports and pledged to consider alternatives and community concerns before voting: “I am concerned that we be sensitive and do the right thing and balance the concerns about the port expansion…as well as do it in a way that is sensitive to the environment and to the community members.”

Tom Warren, introduced as representing the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and a dockworker for 34 years, framed the issue in workforce terms while also describing local air-quality impacts: “I can see the air changing color and the particulate matter being dropped on top of us,” he said, and described industry moves toward cleaner fuels and equipment as possible paths forward.

Council members pressed nominees on concrete steps to reduce diesel emissions and truck traffic. Nominees pointed to participation in freight-rail improvements—specifically the Alameda Corridor construction—as a measure that could reduce truck trips, and to aesthetic and landscaping measures to reduce the visual impact of large cranes and stacked container storage in residential areas.

Nominees also discussed potential community benefits. One nominee described exploring port trust interpretations and potential amendments to permit recreational uses and other community-oriented projects. Councilman Reyes asked how the port could “start sharing the wealth” with nearby neighborhoods, noting pockets of poverty in census tracts around the harbor; nominees pointed to property identification for community uses, small-business outreach, and an education proposal described by a nominee as a possible Port of Los Angeles Charter Public High School focused on international trade, transportation and related skills.

The formal action recorded at the meeting was confirmation of the five Harbor Commission nominees; the council’s clerk announced the vote and the confirmations were sent forward.

The new commissioners and council members repeatedly emphasized that conservation of jobs and port competitiveness must be balanced with community health and environmental review. Council members also signaled follow-up oversight: nominees were asked to continue community outreach and to ensure environmental analyses undergo robust public review before final decisions.

The council moved on to subsequent items after the confirmation vote; there were no motions recorded to rescind or delay the confirmations.","The Los Angeles City Council voted to confirm five nominees to the Board of Harbor Commissioners after nominees and council members addressed environmental reviews, diesel emissions, and community benefits tied to port expansion.","actionData","errors"]

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