[0:46] We will now be taking public

[0:48] We will now be taking public

[0:48] We will now be taking public comments. When it is your turn

[0:49] We will now be taking public comments. When it is your turn

[0:50] We will now be taking public comments. When it is your turn to speak and you hear your name

[0:51] comments. When it is your turn to speak and you hear your name

[0:51] comments. When it is your turn to speak and you hear your name called, please come to the

[0:52] to speak and you hear your name called, please come to the

[0:53] to speak and you hear your name called, please come to the podium state which of the

[0:54] called, please come to the podium state which of the

[0:54] called, please come to the podium state which of the agenda items you would like to

[0:55] podium state which of the agenda items you would like to

[0:55] podium state which of the agenda items you would like to speak on. You have one minute

[0:57] agenda items you would like to speak on. You have one minute

[0:57] agenda items you would like to speak on. You have one minute per item to speak, two minutes

[0:58] speak on. You have one minute per item to speak, two minutes

[0:58] speak on. You have one minute per item to speak, two minutes total for multiple agenda items

[0:59] per item to speak, two minutes total for multiple agenda items

[1:00] per item to speak, two minutes total for multiple agenda items and one minute for general

[1:01] total for multiple agenda items and one minute for general

[1:01] total for multiple agenda items and one minute for general public comment. We will let you

[1:02] and one minute for general public comment. We will let you

[1:02] and one minute for general public comment. We will let you know when your time is up. When

[1:04] public comment. We will let you know when your time is up. When

[1:04] public comment. We will let you know when your time is up. When speaking on the agenda items,

[1:05] know when your time is up. When speaking on the agenda items,

[1:05] know when your time is up. When speaking on the agenda items, you must be on topic. If you're

[1:07] speaking on the agenda items, you must be on topic. If you're

[1:07] speaking on the agenda items, you must be on topic. If you're making a general public comment,

[1:08] you must be on topic. If you're making a general public comment,

[1:09] you must be on topic. If you're making a general public comment, you must address topics in the

[1:10] making a general public comment, you must address topics in the

[1:10] making a general public comment, you must address topics in the jurisdiction of this committee.

[1:11] you must address topics in the jurisdiction of this committee.

[1:11] you must address topics in the jurisdiction of this committee. If you're not speaking on topic,

[1:12] jurisdiction of this committee. If you're not speaking on topic,

[1:12] jurisdiction of this committee. If you're not speaking on topic, or if we cannot tell whether

[1:14] If you're not speaking on topic, or if we cannot tell whether

[1:14] If you're not speaking on topic, or if we cannot tell whether you're speaking on topic, you

[1:15] or if we cannot tell whether you're speaking on topic, you

[1:15] or if we cannot tell whether you're speaking on topic, you will get one brief warning from

[1:16] you're speaking on topic, you will get one brief warning from

[1:17] you're speaking on topic, you will get one brief warning from the chair or me. If you do not

[1:18] will get one brief warning from the chair or me. If you do not

[1:19] will get one brief warning from the chair or me. If you do not immediately get on topic or

[1:20] the chair or me. If you do not immediately get on topic or

[1:20] the chair or me. If you do not immediately get on topic or stray off topic, the chair will

[1:21] immediately get on topic or stray off topic, the chair will

[1:21] immediately get on topic or stray off topic, the chair will cut you off and you will

[1:23] stray off topic, the chair will cut you off and you will

[1:23] stray off topic, the chair will cut you off and you will forfeit the rest of your

[1:24] cut you off and you will forfeit the rest of your

[1:24] cut you off and you will forfeit the rest of your speaking time. Thank you. Thank

[1:25] forfeit the rest of your speaking time. Thank you. Thank

[1:25] forfeit the rest of your speaking time. Thank you. Thank you. I'd first like to call up

[1:27] speaking time. Thank you. Thank you. I'd first like to call up

[1:27] speaking time. Thank you. Thank you. I'd first like to call up Lisa Baba and Melina G.

[1:47] I'm

[1:49] I'm

[1:49] I'm owner of Monteverdi Ranch

[1:50] I'm owner of Monteverdi Ranch

[1:50] I'm owner of Monteverdi Ranch Equestrian Center. I'm speaking

[1:51] owner of Monteverdi Ranch Equestrian Center. I'm speaking

[1:51] owner of Monteverdi Ranch Equestrian Center. I'm speaking on general public comment and I

[1:54] Equestrian Center. I'm speaking on general public comment and I

[1:54] Equestrian Center. I'm speaking on general public comment and I would like to bring out the

[1:58] on general public comment and I would like to bring out the

[1:58] on general public comment and I would like to bring out the lack of knowledge of the animal

[2:00] would like to bring out the lack of knowledge of the animal

[2:00] would like to bring out the lack of knowledge of the animal services staff for equestrian

[2:03] lack of knowledge of the animal services staff for equestrian

[2:03] lack of knowledge of the animal services staff for equestrian skills, especially in fire. And

[2:05] services staff for equestrian skills, especially in fire. And

[2:05] services staff for equestrian skills, especially in fire. And that is reflected in the LA

[2:09] skills, especially in fire. And that is reflected in the LA

[2:09] skills, especially in fire. And that is reflected in the LA Equestrian Advisory Committee

[2:10] that is reflected in the LA Equestrian Advisory Committee

[2:10] that is reflected in the LA Equestrian Advisory Committee postmortem report of what can

[2:12] Equestrian Advisory Committee postmortem report of what can

[2:12] Equestrian Advisory Committee postmortem report of what can be done better before we have

[2:14] postmortem report of what can be done better before we have

[2:14] postmortem report of what can be done better before we have fire. With the retirement of

[2:16] be done better before we have fire. With the retirement of

[2:17] be done better before we have fire. With the retirement of some of the current staff, you

[2:19] fire. With the retirement of some of the current staff, you

[2:19] fire. With the retirement of some of the current staff, you will not have anybody who knows

[2:21] some of the current staff, you will not have anybody who knows

[2:21] some of the current staff, you will not have anybody who knows how to load horses and

[2:23] will not have anybody who knows how to load horses and

[2:23] will not have anybody who knows how to load horses and transport in times of emergency.

[2:24] how to load horses and transport in times of emergency.

[2:24] how to load horses and transport in times of emergency. I'm here today to speak on the

[2:29] transport in times of emergency. I'm here today to speak on the

[2:30] transport in times of emergency. I'm here today to speak on the motion by Monica Rodriguez.

[2:33] I'm here today to speak on the motion by Monica Rodriguez.

[2:33] I'm here today to speak on the motion by Monica Rodriguez. This is my second agenda item,

[2:36] motion by Monica Rodriguez. This is my second agenda item,

[2:36] motion by Monica Rodriguez. This is my second agenda item, and I am very much concerned

[2:40] This is my second agenda item, and I am very much concerned

[2:40] This is my second agenda item, and I am very much concerned with the current animal

[2:43] and I am very much concerned with the current animal

[2:43] and I am very much concerned with the current animal services. I have a truck. I

[2:45] with the current animal services. I have a truck. I

[2:45] with the current animal services. I have a truck. I have paid my boarding

[2:49] services. I have a truck. I have paid my boarding

[2:49] services. I have a truck. I have paid my boarding certificate and I was

[2:51] have paid my boarding certificate and I was

[2:51] have paid my boarding certificate and I was Commendatory required to do an

[2:53] certificate and I was Commendatory required to do an

[2:53] certificate and I was Commendatory required to do an entertainment permit, which I

[2:54] Commendatory required to do an entertainment permit, which I

[2:55] Commendatory required to do an entertainment permit, which I do not need for my business.

[2:57] entertainment permit, which I do not need for my business.

[2:57] entertainment permit, which I do not need for my business. The issue is the borders list.

[3:00] do not need for my business. The issue is the borders list.

[3:00] do not need for my business. The issue is the borders list. As an equestrian facility. Next

[3:06] The issue is the borders list. As an equestrian facility. Next

[3:06] The issue is the borders list. As an equestrian facility. Next speaker were you aware? Were

[3:08] As an equestrian facility. Next speaker were you aware? Were

[3:08] As an equestrian facility. Next speaker were you aware? Were you speaking on an agenda item?

[3:10] speaker were you aware? Were you speaking on an agenda item?

[3:10] speaker were you aware? Were you speaking on an agenda item? I'm not sure. Do I speak

[3:11] you speaking on an agenda item? I'm not sure. Do I speak

[3:11] you speaking on an agenda item? I'm not sure. Do I speak General fund? She was. She was

[3:13] I'm not sure. Do I speak General fund? She was. She was

[3:13] I'm not sure. Do I speak General fund? She was. She was speaking to agenda item number

[3:15] General fund? She was. She was speaking to agenda item number

[3:15] General fund? She was. She was speaking to agenda item number four. Okay, okay. We go ahead.

[3:18] speaking to agenda item number four. Okay, okay. We go ahead.

[3:18] speaking to agenda item number four. Okay, okay. We go ahead. Now. You have time for a minute

[3:20] four. Okay, okay. We go ahead. Now. You have time for a minute

[3:20] four. Okay, okay. We go ahead. Now. You have time for a minute for general public comment. Can

[3:22] Now. You have time for a minute for general public comment. Can

[3:22] Now. You have time for a minute for general public comment. Can you restart the clock for her,

[3:24] for general public comment. Can you restart the clock for her,

[3:24] for general public comment. Can you restart the clock for her, please? Mr. Bencomo? Thank you.

[3:26] you restart the clock for her, please? Mr. Bencomo? Thank you.

[3:26] you restart the clock for her, please? Mr. Bencomo? Thank you. So on the agenda item number

[3:27] please? Mr. Bencomo? Thank you. So on the agenda item number

[3:28] please? Mr. Bencomo? Thank you. So on the agenda item number four, the issue that I'm

[3:30] So on the agenda item number four, the issue that I'm

[3:30] So on the agenda item number four, the issue that I'm concerned about is as a

[3:31] four, the issue that I'm concerned about is as a

[3:32] four, the issue that I'm concerned about is as a boarding facility, we are

[3:34] concerned about is as a boarding facility, we are

[3:34] concerned about is as a boarding facility, we are required to take care of our

[3:35] boarding facility, we are required to take care of our

[3:35] boarding facility, we are required to take care of our horses. We are not required to

[3:37] required to take care of our horses. We are not required to

[3:37] required to take care of our horses. We are not required to do animal services job to

[3:39] horses. We are not required to do animal services job to

[3:39] horses. We are not required to do animal services job to provide confidential

[3:40] do animal services job to provide confidential

[3:40] do animal services job to provide confidential information of our borders.

[3:41] provide confidential information of our borders.

[3:41] provide confidential information of our borders. That is not in the code. And

[3:43] information of our borders. That is not in the code. And

[3:43] information of our borders. That is not in the code. And that is where I think Animal

[3:45] That is not in the code. And that is where I think Animal

[3:45] That is not in the code. And that is where I think Animal Services has misinterpreted the

[3:47] that is where I think Animal Services has misinterpreted the

[3:47] that is where I think Animal Services has misinterpreted the law. Also as livery stable. We

[3:52] Services has misinterpreted the law. Also as livery stable. We

[3:52] Services has misinterpreted the law. Also as livery stable. We should not be having to pay an

[3:54] law. Also as livery stable. We should not be having to pay an

[3:54] law. Also as livery stable. We should not be having to pay an entertainment permit because we

[3:56] should not be having to pay an entertainment permit because we

[3:56] should not be having to pay an entertainment permit because we are not an entertainment entity

[3:58] entertainment permit because we are not an entertainment entity

[3:58] entertainment permit because we are not an entertainment entity renting horses for trail rides,

[3:59] are not an entertainment entity renting horses for trail rides,

[3:59] are not an entertainment entity renting horses for trail rides, which is a sport and recreation,

[4:01] renting horses for trail rides, which is a sport and recreation,

[4:01] renting horses for trail rides, which is a sport and recreation, is part of boarding facilities.

[4:03] which is a sport and recreation, is part of boarding facilities.

[4:03] which is a sport and recreation, is part of boarding facilities. It's boarding and livery. And

[4:05] is part of boarding facilities. It's boarding and livery. And

[4:05] is part of boarding facilities. It's boarding and livery. And then the other terminology, I

[4:06] It's boarding and livery. And then the other terminology, I

[4:06] It's boarding and livery. And then the other terminology, I think sunrise vaulters, which

[4:09] then the other terminology, I think sunrise vaulters, which

[4:09] then the other terminology, I think sunrise vaulters, which is on my property, is not a

[4:11] think sunrise vaulters, which is on my property, is not a

[4:11] think sunrise vaulters, which is on my property, is not a riding training. It doesn't

[4:14] is on my property, is not a riding training. It doesn't

[4:14] is on my property, is not a riding training. It doesn't give lessons. Equestrian

[4:17] riding training. It doesn't give lessons. Equestrian

[4:17] riding training. It doesn't give lessons. Equestrian vaulting is a sport that

[4:19] give lessons. Equestrian vaulting is a sport that

[4:19] give lessons. Equestrian vaulting is a sport that requires gymnastics acrobatics.

[4:20] vaulting is a sport that requires gymnastics acrobatics.

[4:20] vaulting is a sport that requires gymnastics acrobatics. It will be in the Olympics as a

[4:22] requires gymnastics acrobatics. It will be in the Olympics as a

[4:22] requires gymnastics acrobatics. It will be in the Olympics as a demonstration in 2028, and it

[4:24] It will be in the Olympics as a demonstration in 2028, and it

[4:24] It will be in the Olympics as a demonstration in 2028, and it is a sport that will be in

[4:26] demonstration in 2028, and it is a sport that will be in

[4:26] demonstration in 2028, and it is a sport that will be in Australia in 32 under

[4:27] is a sport that will be in Australia in 32 under

[4:27] is a sport that will be in Australia in 32 under equestrian. Next we have Karina

[4:33] Australia in 32 under equestrian. Next we have Karina

[4:33] Australia in 32 under equestrian. Next we have Karina and Sam Chapman. I'm here to

[4:45] equestrian. Next we have Karina and Sam Chapman. I'm here to

[4:45] equestrian. Next we have Karina and Sam Chapman. I'm here to talk about different the

[4:47] and Sam Chapman. I'm here to talk about different the

[4:47] and Sam Chapman. I'm here to talk about different the fentanyl testing device. My

[4:49] talk about different the fentanyl testing device. My

[4:49] talk about different the fentanyl testing device. My name is Sam Chapman. I'm a Los

[4:51] fentanyl testing device. My name is Sam Chapman. I'm a Los

[4:51] fentanyl testing device. My name is Sam Chapman. I'm a Los Angeles resident. I lost my son

[4:54] name is Sam Chapman. I'm a Los Angeles resident. I lost my son

[4:54] name is Sam Chapman. I'm a Los Angeles resident. I lost my son Sammy to fentanyl poisoning via

[4:57] Angeles resident. I lost my son Sammy to fentanyl poisoning via

[4:57] Angeles resident. I lost my son Sammy to fentanyl poisoning via Snapchat. And I believe that

[4:59] Sammy to fentanyl poisoning via Snapchat. And I believe that

[4:59] Sammy to fentanyl poisoning via Snapchat. And I believe that this is a life saving device

[5:01] Snapchat. And I believe that this is a life saving device

[5:01] Snapchat. And I believe that this is a life saving device for many people. They are

[5:03] this is a life saving device for many people. They are

[5:03] this is a life saving device for many people. They are concerned that these devices

[5:04] for many people. They are concerned that these devices

[5:04] for many people. They are concerned that these devices will somehow give permission to

[5:06] concerned that these devices will somehow give permission to

[5:06] concerned that these devices will somehow give permission to people to use drugs. But

[5:08] will somehow give permission to people to use drugs. But

[5:08] will somehow give permission to people to use drugs. But fentanyl poisoning is one of

[5:10] people to use drugs. But fentanyl poisoning is one of

[5:10] people to use drugs. But fentanyl poisoning is one of the leading causes of death in

[5:12] fentanyl poisoning is one of the leading causes of death in

[5:12] fentanyl poisoning is one of the leading causes of death in the United States today, so

[5:14] the leading causes of death in the United States today, so

[5:14] the leading causes of death in the United States today, so it's already run rampant. It's

[5:15] the United States today, so it's already run rampant. It's

[5:15] the United States today, so it's already run rampant. It's worse than heart attacks or

[5:17] it's already run rampant. It's worse than heart attacks or

[5:17] it's already run rampant. It's worse than heart attacks or COVID. And I believe that any

[5:19] worse than heart attacks or COVID. And I believe that any

[5:19] worse than heart attacks or COVID. And I believe that any measures that we can take to

[5:21] COVID. And I believe that any measures that we can take to

[5:21] COVID. And I believe that any measures that we can take to make this happen less often is

[5:24] measures that we can take to make this happen less often is

[5:24] measures that we can take to make this happen less often is a public policy issue of prime

[5:27] make this happen less often is a public policy issue of prime

[5:27] make this happen less often is a public policy issue of prime importance. This particular

[5:28] a public policy issue of prime importance. This particular

[5:28] a public policy issue of prime importance. This particular device is something that

[5:30] importance. This particular device is something that

[5:30] importance. This particular device is something that someone can use on the fly,

[5:32] device is something that someone can use on the fly,

[5:32] device is something that someone can use on the fly, whereas the strips they have to

[5:34] someone can use on the fly, whereas the strips they have to

[5:34] someone can use on the fly, whereas the strips they have to liquefy your drugs and it takes

[5:37] whereas the strips they have to liquefy your drugs and it takes

[5:38] whereas the strips they have to liquefy your drugs and it takes a long time. This can happen

[5:40] liquefy your drugs and it takes a long time. This can happen

[5:40] liquefy your drugs and it takes a long time. This can happen anywhere in a theater, on an

[5:42] a long time. This can happen anywhere in a theater, on an

[5:42] a long time. This can happen anywhere in a theater, on an airplane. So it's it's much

[5:44] anywhere in a theater, on an airplane. So it's it's much

[5:44] anywhere in a theater, on an airplane. So it's it's much more convenient than the

[5:45] airplane. So it's it's much more convenient than the

[5:45] airplane. So it's it's much more convenient than the traditional way. And I do

[5:47] more convenient than the traditional way. And I do

[5:47] more convenient than the traditional way. And I do appreciate the program you all

[5:48] traditional way. And I do appreciate the program you all

[5:48] traditional way. And I do appreciate the program you all are putting in place. Thank you.

[5:50] appreciate the program you all are putting in place. Thank you.

[5:50] appreciate the program you all are putting in place. Thank you. Thank you, sir, so much for

[5:51] are putting in place. Thank you. Thank you, sir, so much for

[5:51] are putting in place. Thank you. Thank you, sir, so much for sharing that. And I'm so deeply

[5:53] Thank you, sir, so much for sharing that. And I'm so deeply

[5:53] Thank you, sir, so much for sharing that. And I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. May Sammy

[5:55] sharing that. And I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. May Sammy

[5:55] sharing that. And I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. May Sammy be resting in the warm embrace

[5:56] sorry for your loss. May Sammy be resting in the warm embrace

[5:56] sorry for your loss. May Sammy be resting in the warm embrace of our ancestors. There are no

[6:01] be resting in the warm embrace of our ancestors. There are no

[6:01] be resting in the warm embrace of our ancestors. There are no more speakers on the queue.

[6:02] of our ancestors. There are no more speakers on the queue.

[6:02] of our ancestors. There are no more speakers on the queue. Madam, I apologize, Karina

[6:06] more speakers on the queue. Madam, I apologize, Karina

[6:06] more speakers on the queue. Madam, I apologize, Karina Mendoza. Estoy aqui. Good

[6:09] Madam, I apologize, Karina Mendoza. Estoy aqui. Good

[6:09] Madam, I apologize, Karina Mendoza. Estoy aqui. Good morning. My name is Karina

[6:10] Mendoza. Estoy aqui. Good morning. My name is Karina

[6:10] Mendoza. Estoy aqui. Good morning. My name is Karina Mendoza. Por favor. Estoy aqui

[6:16] morning. My name is Karina Mendoza. Por favor. Estoy aqui

[6:16] morning. My name is Karina Mendoza. Por favor. Estoy aqui para hablar sobre la agenda

[6:18] Mendoza. Por favor. Estoy aqui para hablar sobre la agenda

[6:18] Mendoza. Por favor. Estoy aqui para hablar sobre la agenda numero uno. I'm here to speak

[6:20] para hablar sobre la agenda numero uno. I'm here to speak

[6:20] para hablar sobre la agenda numero uno. I'm here to speak about agenda item number one.

[6:23] numero uno. I'm here to speak about agenda item number one.

[6:23] numero uno. I'm here to speak about agenda item number one. Okay. Estoy aqui. No solo Como

[6:27] about agenda item number one. Okay. Estoy aqui. No solo Como

[6:28] about agenda item number one. Okay. Estoy aqui. No solo Como miembro de la comunidad, sino

[6:29] Okay. Estoy aqui. No solo Como miembro de la comunidad, sino

[6:29] Okay. Estoy aqui. No solo Como miembro de la comunidad, sino Como madre de antes de

[6:31] miembro de la comunidad, sino Como madre de antes de

[6:32] miembro de la comunidad, sino Como madre de antes de secundaria. Today I'm here not

[6:34] Como madre de antes de secundaria. Today I'm here not

[6:34] Como madre de antes de secundaria. Today I'm here not only as a member of the

[6:35] secundaria. Today I'm here not only as a member of the

[6:35] secundaria. Today I'm here not only as a member of the community, but also as a mom of

[6:37] only as a member of the community, but also as a mom of

[6:37] only as a member of the community, but also as a mom of high school students. Okay,

[6:39] community, but also as a mom of high school students. Okay,

[6:39] community, but also as a mom of high school students. Okay, todas las mananas salir por la

[6:43] high school students. Okay, todas las mananas salir por la

[6:43] high school students. Okay, todas las mananas salir por la puerta con mochilas y planes

[6:45] todas las mananas salir por la puerta con mochilas y planes

[6:45] todas las mananas salir por la puerta con mochilas y planes para el futuro. Every morning I

[6:47] puerta con mochilas y planes para el futuro. Every morning I

[6:47] puerta con mochilas y planes para el futuro. Every morning I see my kids live with backpacks

[6:49] para el futuro. Every morning I see my kids live with backpacks

[6:49] para el futuro. Every morning I see my kids live with backpacks and plans for the future and

[6:53] see my kids live with backpacks and plans for the future and

[6:53] see my kids live with backpacks and plans for the future and descubierto todavia and dreams

[6:55] and plans for the future and descubierto todavia and dreams

[6:55] and plans for the future and descubierto todavia and dreams that they are not even aware of.

[7:00] descubierto todavia and dreams that they are not even aware of.

[7:00] descubierto todavia and dreams that they are not even aware of. Casa Signos y Salud. And as any

[7:03] that they are not even aware of. Casa Signos y Salud. And as any

[7:03] that they are not even aware of. Casa Signos y Salud. And as any parent, I suppose that they

[7:04] Casa Signos y Salud. And as any parent, I suppose that they

[7:05] Casa Signos y Salud. And as any parent, I suppose that they will come back safe and healthy.

[7:07] parent, I suppose that they will come back safe and healthy.

[7:07] parent, I suppose that they will come back safe and healthy. But position se siente flagyl.

[7:11] will come back safe and healthy. But position se siente flagyl.

[7:11] will come back safe and healthy. But position se siente flagyl. But that thought is fragile.

[7:14] But position se siente flagyl. But that thought is fragile.

[7:14] But position se siente flagyl. But that thought is fragile. Esta cambiando significa

[7:16] But that thought is fragile. Esta cambiando significa

[7:17] But that thought is fragile. Esta cambiando significa seguros para nuestros hijos

[7:20] Esta cambiando significa seguros para nuestros hijos

[7:20] Esta cambiando significa seguros para nuestros hijos because unfortunately, fentanyl

[7:22] seguros para nuestros hijos because unfortunately, fentanyl

[7:22] seguros para nuestros hijos because unfortunately, fentanyl is modifying that that was

[7:26] because unfortunately, fentanyl is modifying that that was

[7:26] because unfortunately, fentanyl is modifying that that was secured for our kids. Como

[7:27] is modifying that that was secured for our kids. Como

[7:27] is modifying that that was secured for our kids. Como madre es muchos de Los jovenes

[7:31] secured for our kids. Como madre es muchos de Los jovenes

[7:31] secured for our kids. Como madre es muchos de Los jovenes mueren por una sobredosis. As a

[7:34] madre es muchos de Los jovenes mueren por una sobredosis. As a

[7:34] madre es muchos de Los jovenes mueren por una sobredosis. As a mom, I most are fearful for

[7:37] mueren por una sobredosis. As a mom, I most are fearful for

[7:37] mueren por una sobredosis. As a mom, I most are fearful for those kids that die after an

[7:40] mom, I most are fearful for those kids that die after an

[7:40] mom, I most are fearful for those kids that die after an overdose. That never the

[7:44] those kids that die after an overdose. That never the

[7:44] those kids that die after an overdose. That never the intention to do. So. Son

[7:47] overdose. That never the intention to do. So. Son

[7:47] overdose. That never the intention to do. So. Son Estudiantes, son atletas.

[7:49] intention to do. So. Son Estudiantes, son atletas.

[7:49] intention to do. So. Son Estudiantes, son atletas. They're not addicts, they're

[7:51] Estudiantes, son atletas. They're not addicts, they're

[7:51] Estudiantes, son atletas. They're not addicts, they're students. They're athletes.

[7:54] They're not addicts, they're students. They're athletes.

[7:54] They're not addicts, they're students. They're athletes. Tomar una decision equivocado

[7:56] students. They're athletes. Tomar una decision equivocado

[7:56] students. They're athletes. Tomar una decision equivocado por curiosidad. These are just

[7:59] Tomar una decision equivocado por curiosidad. These are just

[7:59] Tomar una decision equivocado por curiosidad. These are just young people who maybe made a

[8:02] por curiosidad. These are just young people who maybe made a

[8:02] por curiosidad. These are just young people who maybe made a wrong decision. Just out of

[8:04] young people who maybe made a wrong decision. Just out of

[8:04] young people who maybe made a wrong decision. Just out of curiosity, it's important to

[8:09] wrong decision. Just out of curiosity, it's important to

[8:09] wrong decision. Just out of curiosity, it's important to solar no tendra una sobredosis.

[8:12] curiosity, it's important to solar no tendra una sobredosis.

[8:12] curiosity, it's important to solar no tendra una sobredosis. I know that education is

[8:13] solar no tendra una sobredosis. I know that education is

[8:13] solar no tendra una sobredosis. I know that education is important, but education just

[8:15] I know that education is important, but education just

[8:15] I know that education is important, but education just by itself won't stop an

[8:17] important, but education just by itself won't stop an

[8:17] important, but education just by itself won't stop an overdose. Por eso las pruebas,

[8:19] by itself won't stop an overdose. Por eso las pruebas,

[8:19] by itself won't stop an overdose. Por eso las pruebas, son. Importantes. Ya no podemos

[8:21] overdose. Por eso las pruebas, son. Importantes. Ya no podemos

[8:21] overdose. Por eso las pruebas, son. Importantes. Ya no podemos depender de Los antiguos

[8:23] son. Importantes. Ya no podemos depender de Los antiguos

[8:23] son. Importantes. Ya no podemos depender de Los antiguos métodos Como todo cambiado.

[8:27] depender de Los antiguos métodos Como todo cambiado.

[8:27] depender de Los antiguos métodos Como todo cambiado. That's why evidence is

[8:28] métodos Como todo cambiado. That's why evidence is

[8:28] métodos Como todo cambiado. That's why evidence is important. We cannot depend on

[8:31] That's why evidence is important. We cannot depend on

[8:31] That's why evidence is important. We cannot depend on former methods. Everything has

[8:32] important. We cannot depend on former methods. Everything has

[8:32] important. We cannot depend on former methods. Everything has changed. Con el fentanyl cosas

[8:35] former methods. Everything has changed. Con el fentanyl cosas

[8:35] former methods. Everything has changed. Con el fentanyl cosas ahora nuestra comunidad

[8:37] changed. Con el fentanyl cosas ahora nuestra comunidad

[8:37] changed. Con el fentanyl cosas ahora nuestra comunidad necesita herramientas nuevas

[8:39] ahora nuestra comunidad necesita herramientas nuevas

[8:39] ahora nuestra comunidad necesita herramientas nuevas with the fentanyl in all these

[8:41] necesita herramientas nuevas with the fentanyl in all these

[8:41] necesita herramientas nuevas with the fentanyl in all these different things. Now the

[8:42] with the fentanyl in all these different things. Now the

[8:42] with the fentanyl in all these different things. Now the community needs new tools.

[8:48] different things. Now the community needs new tools.

[8:48] different things. Now the community needs new tools. Funcionan para esta sucediendo

[8:50] community needs new tools. Funcionan para esta sucediendo

[8:50] community needs new tools. Funcionan para esta sucediendo hoy unidad nuestros Estudiantes.

[8:54] Funcionan para esta sucediendo hoy unidad nuestros Estudiantes.

[8:54] Funcionan para esta sucediendo hoy unidad nuestros Estudiantes. Better technology to do things

[8:56] hoy unidad nuestros Estudiantes. Better technology to do things

[8:56] hoy unidad nuestros Estudiantes. Better technology to do things that are happening in our

[8:57] Better technology to do things that are happening in our

[8:57] Better technology to do things that are happening in our communities with our students.

[9:01] that are happening in our communities with our students.

[9:01] that are happening in our communities with our students. Esperamos a nuestra familia

[9:04] communities with our students. Esperamos a nuestra familia

[9:04] communities with our students. Esperamos a nuestra familia Personalmente. Please don't

[9:06] Esperamos a nuestra familia Personalmente. Please don't

[9:06] Esperamos a nuestra familia Personalmente. Please don't wait until these effects are on

[9:10] Personalmente. Please don't wait until these effects are on

[9:10] Personalmente. Please don't wait until these effects are on families. Protegernos dandole

[9:13] wait until these effects are on families. Protegernos dandole

[9:13] wait until these effects are on families. Protegernos dandole las herramientas Los pueden

[9:15] families. Protegernos dandole las herramientas Los pueden

[9:15] families. Protegernos dandole las herramientas Los pueden ayudar. I feel that we have to

[9:17] las herramientas Los pueden ayudar. I feel that we have to

[9:17] las herramientas Los pueden ayudar. I feel that we have to protect them, giving them the

[9:19] ayudar. I feel that we have to protect them, giving them the

[9:19] ayudar. I feel that we have to protect them, giving them the tools that can help them. La

[9:22] protect them, giving them the tools that can help them. La

[9:22] protect them, giving them the tools that can help them. La oportunidad de volver a casa

[9:24] tools that can help them. La oportunidad de volver a casa

[9:24] tools that can help them. La oportunidad de volver a casa signos y signos. Let's give

[9:27] oportunidad de volver a casa signos y signos. Let's give

[9:27] oportunidad de volver a casa signos y signos. Let's give them the opportunity to go back

[9:30] signos y signos. Let's give them the opportunity to go back

[9:30] signos y signos. Let's give them the opportunity to go back safe and healthy. Prevention.

[9:34] them the opportunity to go back safe and healthy. Prevention.

[9:34] them the opportunity to go back safe and healthy. Prevention. Porque ninguna familia deberia

[9:35] safe and healthy. Prevention. Porque ninguna familia deberia

[9:35] safe and healthy. Prevention. Porque ninguna familia deberia perder a un hijo. Please let's

[9:38] Porque ninguna familia deberia perder a un hijo. Please let's

[9:39] Porque ninguna familia deberia perder a un hijo. Please let's try to prevent this, because no

[9:41] perder a un hijo. Please let's try to prevent this, because no

[9:41] perder a un hijo. Please let's try to prevent this, because no family should be in the

[9:42] try to prevent this, because no family should be in the

[9:42] try to prevent this, because no family should be in the position of losing a child. UN

[9:45] family should be in the position of losing a child. UN

[9:45] family should be in the position of losing a child. UN amigo, hermano por una

[9:47] position of losing a child. UN amigo, hermano por una

[9:47] position of losing a child. UN amigo, hermano por una sobredosis venido a friend or a

[9:51] amigo, hermano por una sobredosis venido a friend or a

[9:51] amigo, hermano por una sobredosis venido a friend or a brother or a sibling for an

[9:53] sobredosis venido a friend or a brother or a sibling for an

[9:53] sobredosis venido a friend or a brother or a sibling for an overdose that we could have

[9:55] brother or a sibling for an overdose that we could have

[9:55] brother or a sibling for an overdose that we could have prevented ayudar a nuestra

[9:58] overdose that we could have prevented ayudar a nuestra

[9:58] overdose that we could have prevented ayudar a nuestra comunidad no solo escuelas sino

[10:00] prevented ayudar a nuestra comunidad no solo escuelas sino

[10:00] prevented ayudar a nuestra comunidad no solo escuelas sino a personas adultos. I feel that

[10:03] comunidad no solo escuelas sino a personas adultos. I feel that

[10:04] comunidad no solo escuelas sino a personas adultos. I feel that this is going to help our

[10:05] a personas adultos. I feel that this is going to help our

[10:05] a personas adultos. I feel that this is going to help our community, not only schools but

[10:07] this is going to help our community, not only schools but

[10:07] this is going to help our community, not only schools but also adults. Muchas gracias por

[10:09] community, not only schools but also adults. Muchas gracias por

[10:09] community, not only schools but also adults. Muchas gracias por escuchar. Thank you very much

[10:11] also adults. Muchas gracias por escuchar. Thank you very much

[10:11] also adults. Muchas gracias por escuchar. Thank you very much for listening to me and for

[10:14] escuchar. Thank you very much for listening to me and for

[10:14] escuchar. Thank you very much for listening to me and for taking into account what I've

[10:15] for listening to me and for taking into account what I've

[10:15] for listening to me and for taking into account what I've just said. Thank you. Justice.

[10:22] taking into account what I've just said. Thank you. Justice.

[10:22] taking into account what I've just said. Thank you. Justice. Madam chair, there are no more

[10:23] just said. Thank you. Justice. Madam chair, there are no more

[10:23] just said. Thank you. Justice. Madam chair, there are no more speakers on the queue. Thank

[10:25] Madam chair, there are no more speakers on the queue. Thank

[10:25] Madam chair, there are no more speakers on the queue. Thank you members, if there are no

[10:27] speakers on the queue. Thank you members, if there are no

[10:27] speakers on the queue. Thank you members, if there are no objections or questions, I

[10:28] you members, if there are no objections or questions, I

[10:28] you members, if there are no objections or questions, I would like to approve items one,

[10:29] objections or questions, I would like to approve items one,

[10:29] objections or questions, I would like to approve items one, three, four and five on consent.

[10:31] would like to approve items one, three, four and five on consent.

[10:31] would like to approve items one, three, four and five on consent. Any concerns? No. I yield.

[10:34] three, four and five on consent. Any concerns? No. I yield.

[10:34] three, four and five on consent. Any concerns? No. I yield. Thank you. Thank you. Miss

[10:35] Any concerns? No. I yield. Thank you. Thank you. Miss

[10:35] Any concerns? No. I yield. Thank you. Thank you. Miss Ramirez, can you please read

[10:37] Thank you. Thank you. Miss Ramirez, can you please read

[10:37] Thank you. Thank you. Miss Ramirez, can you please read the items into the record? Item

[10:39] Ramirez, can you please read the items into the record? Item

[10:39] Ramirez, can you please read the items into the record? Item one Department on Disability

[10:41] the items into the record? Item one Department on Disability

[10:41] the items into the record? Item one Department on Disability report relative to a Fentanyl

[10:42] one Department on Disability report relative to a Fentanyl

[10:42] one Department on Disability report relative to a Fentanyl Detection Device Distribution

[10:43] report relative to a Fentanyl Detection Device Distribution

[10:43] report relative to a Fentanyl Detection Device Distribution pilot program. As part of the

[10:45] Detection Device Distribution pilot program. As part of the

[10:45] Detection Device Distribution pilot program. As part of the Opioid Mediation program, the

[10:48] pilot program. As part of the Opioid Mediation program, the

[10:48] pilot program. As part of the Opioid Mediation program, the Government Operations Committee

[10:49] Opioid Mediation program, the Government Operations Committee

[10:49] Opioid Mediation program, the Government Operations Committee amended the item on October 7th,

[10:52] Government Operations Committee amended the item on October 7th,

[10:52] Government Operations Committee amended the item on October 7th, 2025. On January 13th, 2026,

[10:54] amended the item on October 7th, 2025. On January 13th, 2026,

[10:54] amended the item on October 7th, 2025. On January 13th, 2026, the Arts, parks, libraries, and

[10:55] 2025. On January 13th, 2026, the Arts, parks, libraries, and

[10:55] 2025. On January 13th, 2026, the Arts, parks, libraries, and community Enrichment, the

[10:58] the Arts, parks, libraries, and community Enrichment, the

[10:58] the Arts, parks, libraries, and community Enrichment, the Community Enrichment Committee

[10:59] community Enrichment, the Community Enrichment Committee

[10:59] community Enrichment, the Community Enrichment Committee continued the item to January

[11:01] Community Enrichment Committee continued the item to January

[11:01] Community Enrichment Committee continued the item to January 27th, 2026. Item three City

[11:04] continued the item to January 27th, 2026. Item three City

[11:04] continued the item to January 27th, 2026. Item three City Administrative Officer Report

[11:06] 27th, 2026. Item three City Administrative Officer Report

[11:06] 27th, 2026. Item three City Administrative Officer Report relative to retroactively

[11:07] Administrative Officer Report relative to retroactively

[11:07] Administrative Officer Report relative to retroactively authorizing the Department of

[11:08] relative to retroactively authorizing the Department of

[11:08] relative to retroactively authorizing the Department of Animal Services to execute a

[11:10] authorizing the Department of Animal Services to execute a

[11:10] authorizing the Department of Animal Services to execute a long term agreement with paws

[11:12] Animal Services to execute a long term agreement with paws

[11:12] Animal Services to execute a long term agreement with paws for life K9 rescue to provide

[11:14] long term agreement with paws for life K9 rescue to provide

[11:14] long term agreement with paws for life K9 rescue to provide adoption, veterinary and animal

[11:15] for life K9 rescue to provide adoption, veterinary and animal

[11:15] for life K9 rescue to provide adoption, veterinary and animal welfare services at the North

[11:17] adoption, veterinary and animal welfare services at the North

[11:17] adoption, veterinary and animal welfare services at the North East Valley Animal Service

[11:19] welfare services at the North East Valley Animal Service

[11:19] welfare services at the North East Valley Animal Service Center. Item for motion.

[11:24] East Valley Animal Service Center. Item for motion.

[11:24] East Valley Animal Service Center. Item for motion. Rodriguez, Lee. Relative to

[11:25] Center. Item for motion. Rodriguez, Lee. Relative to

[11:25] Center. Item for motion. Rodriguez, Lee. Relative to instructing the Department of

[11:26] Rodriguez, Lee. Relative to instructing the Department of

[11:26] Rodriguez, Lee. Relative to instructing the Department of Animal Services, with the

[11:28] instructing the Department of Animal Services, with the

[11:28] instructing the Department of Animal Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney,

[11:29] Animal Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney,

[11:29] Animal Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to review and report on the

[11:31] assistance of the City Attorney, to review and report on the

[11:31] assistance of the City Attorney, to review and report on the interpretation and enforcement

[11:32] to review and report on the interpretation and enforcement

[11:32] to review and report on the interpretation and enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code,

[11:33] interpretation and enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code,

[11:33] interpretation and enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code, article three, section 53.1 5.1,

[11:37] of Los Angeles Municipal Code, article three, section 53.1 5.1,

[11:37] of Los Angeles Municipal Code, article three, section 53.1 5.1, which governs equine licensing,

[11:39] article three, section 53.1 5.1, which governs equine licensing,

[11:40] article three, section 53.1 5.1, which governs equine licensing, boarding permits, operations

[11:41] which governs equine licensing, boarding permits, operations

[11:41] which governs equine licensing, boarding permits, operations and related activities. To

[11:43] boarding permits, operations and related activities. To

[11:43] boarding permits, operations and related activities. To suspend the issuance and

[11:45] and related activities. To suspend the issuance and

[11:45] and related activities. To suspend the issuance and collection of equine related

[11:47] suspend the issuance and collection of equine related

[11:47] suspend the issuance and collection of equine related fines, citations, and permit

[11:49] collection of equine related fines, citations, and permit

[11:49] collection of equine related fines, citations, and permit revocations and related matters.

[11:51] fines, citations, and permit revocations and related matters.

[11:51] fines, citations, and permit revocations and related matters. Item five Board of Recreation

[11:53] revocations and related matters. Item five Board of Recreation

[11:53] revocations and related matters. Item five Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report

[11:55] Item five Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report

[11:55] Item five Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to authorizing the

[11:56] and Park Commissioners report relative to authorizing the

[11:56] and Park Commissioners report relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and

[11:57] relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and

[11:57] relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks to submit a two year

[11:58] Department of Recreation and Parks to submit a two year

[11:58] Department of Recreation and Parks to submit a two year grant application and accept

[12:00] Parks to submit a two year grant application and accept

[12:00] Parks to submit a two year grant application and accept the Kaiser Permanente Operation

[12:02] grant application and accept the Kaiser Permanente Operation

[12:02] grant application and accept the Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Grant for 2026 and 2027.

[12:05] the Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Grant for 2026 and 2027.

[12:05] the Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Grant for 2026 and 2027. If awarded to support the

[12:06] Splash Grant for 2026 and 2027. If awarded to support the

[12:06] Splash Grant for 2026 and 2027. If awarded to support the aquatic programing. This item

[12:08] If awarded to support the aquatic programing. This item

[12:08] If awarded to support the aquatic programing. This item is also referred to the Budget

[12:09] aquatic programing. This item is also referred to the Budget

[12:09] aquatic programing. This item is also referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. Madam

[12:11] is also referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. Madam

[12:11] is also referred to the Budget and Finance Committee. Madam chair, for the record, does the

[12:13] and Finance Committee. Madam chair, for the record, does the

[12:13] and Finance Committee. Madam chair, for the record, does the committee wish to concur with

[12:15] chair, for the record, does the committee wish to concur with

[12:15] chair, for the record, does the committee wish to concur with the action of the Government

[12:16] committee wish to concur with the action of the Government

[12:16] committee wish to concur with the action of the Government Operations Committee for item

[12:17] the action of the Government Operations Committee for item

[12:17] the action of the Government Operations Committee for item one? Yes, please. Thank you.

[12:19] Operations Committee for item one? Yes, please. Thank you.

[12:19] Operations Committee for item one? Yes, please. Thank you. Okay. Mr. Bencomo, can you

[12:21] one? Yes, please. Thank you. Okay. Mr. Bencomo, can you

[12:21] one? Yes, please. Thank you. Okay. Mr. Bencomo, can you please call the roll for the

[12:22] Okay. Mr. Bencomo, can you please call the roll for the

[12:22] Okay. Mr. Bencomo, can you please call the roll for the items? Council member Jurado.

[12:24] please call the roll for the items? Council member Jurado.

[12:24] please call the roll for the items? Council member Jurado. Yes. Council member. Hernandez.

[12:26] items? Council member Jurado. Yes. Council member. Hernandez.

[12:26] items? Council member Jurado. Yes. Council member. Hernandez. Yes. Council member. Nazarian.

[12:28] Yes. Council member. Hernandez. Yes. Council member. Nazarian.

[12:28] Yes. Council member. Hernandez. Yes. Council member. Nazarian. Absent. Two eyes, these items

[12:31] Yes. Council member. Nazarian. Absent. Two eyes, these items

[12:31] Yes. Council member. Nazarian. Absent. Two eyes, these items are approved. Thank you. Now

[12:32] Absent. Two eyes, these items are approved. Thank you. Now

[12:32] Absent. Two eyes, these items are approved. Thank you. Now let's take up item two. Miss

[12:35] are approved. Thank you. Now let's take up item two. Miss

[12:35] are approved. Thank you. Now let's take up item two. Miss Ramirez, can you please read

[12:36] let's take up item two. Miss Ramirez, can you please read

[12:36] let's take up item two. Miss Ramirez, can you please read the item into the record? Item

[12:37] Ramirez, can you please read the item into the record? Item

[12:37] Ramirez, can you please read the item into the record? Item two. City attorney report and

[12:39] the item into the record? Item two. City attorney report and

[12:39] the item into the record? Item two. City attorney report and draft ordinance relative to

[12:40] two. City attorney report and draft ordinance relative to

[12:40] two. City attorney report and draft ordinance relative to amending the Los Angeles

[12:42] draft ordinance relative to amending the Los Angeles

[12:42] draft ordinance relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to incorporate

[12:43] amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to incorporate

[12:43] amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to incorporate Los Angeles County Code section

[12:46] Municipal Code to incorporate Los Angeles County Code section

[12:46] Municipal Code to incorporate Los Angeles County Code section 11.02 .085 through 11.41 .045

[12:51] Los Angeles County Code section 11.02 .085 through 11.41 .045

[12:51] Los Angeles County Code section 11.02 .085 through 11.41 .045 to authorize the county

[12:52] 11.02 .085 through 11.41 .045 to authorize the county

[12:52] 11.02 .085 through 11.41 .045 to authorize the county Department of Public Health to

[12:53] to authorize the county Department of Public Health to

[12:53] to authorize the county Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and

[12:55] Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and

[12:55] Department of Public Health to collect and publish data and policies on medical debt

[12:56] collect and publish data and policies on medical debt

[12:56] collect and publish data and policies on medical debt collection and financial

[12:57] policies on medical debt collection and financial

[12:57] policies on medical debt collection and financial assistance activities from

[12:59] collection and financial assistance activities from

[12:59] collection and financial assistance activities from hospitals operating within the

[13:00] assistance activities from hospitals operating within the

[13:00] assistance activities from hospitals operating within the City of Los Angeles. Thank you.

[13:03] hospitals operating within the City of Los Angeles. Thank you.

[13:03] hospitals operating within the City of Los Angeles. Thank you. Representatives from the County

[13:04] City of Los Angeles. Thank you. Representatives from the County

[13:04] City of Los Angeles. Thank you. Representatives from the County of the Department of Public

[13:05] Representatives from the County of the Department of Public

[13:05] Representatives from the County of the Department of Public Health. Come. Thank you for

[13:07] of the Department of Public Health. Come. Thank you for

[13:07] of the Department of Public Health. Come. Thank you for joining us. Please introduce

[13:09] Health. Come. Thank you for joining us. Please introduce

[13:09] Health. Come. Thank you for joining us. Please introduce yourselves and feel free to

[13:10] joining us. Please introduce yourselves and feel free to

[13:10] joining us. Please introduce yourselves and feel free to give us a brief presentation.

[13:13] yourselves and feel free to give us a brief presentation.

[13:14] yourselves and feel free to give us a brief presentation. Okay. You gotta press the

[13:16] give us a brief presentation. Okay. You gotta press the

[13:16] give us a brief presentation. Okay. You gotta press the button. There we go. Good

[13:17] Okay. You gotta press the button. There we go. Good

[13:17] Okay. You gotta press the button. There we go. Good morning. My name is Melina

[13:19] button. There we go. Good morning. My name is Melina

[13:19] button. There we go. Good morning. My name is Melina Budoff. I'm from L.A. County

[13:20] morning. My name is Melina Budoff. I'm from L.A. County

[13:20] morning. My name is Melina Budoff. I'm from L.A. County Department of Public Health,

[13:22] Budoff. I'm from L.A. County Department of Public Health,

[13:22] Budoff. I'm from L.A. County Department of Public Health, where I lead the health care

[13:24] Department of Public Health, where I lead the health care

[13:24] Department of Public Health, where I lead the health care consumer protection unit. Good

[13:28] where I lead the health care consumer protection unit. Good

[13:28] where I lead the health care consumer protection unit. Good morning. Council members,

[13:29] consumer protection unit. Good morning. Council members,

[13:29] consumer protection unit. Good morning. Council members, Joshua Bobrowski with

[13:30] morning. Council members, Joshua Bobrowski with

[13:30] morning. Council members, Joshua Bobrowski with Government affairs and Jacob

[13:32] Joshua Bobrowski with Government affairs and Jacob

[13:32] Joshua Bobrowski with Government affairs and Jacob Kramer with government affairs,

[13:33] Government affairs and Jacob Kramer with government affairs,

[13:33] Government affairs and Jacob Kramer with government affairs, public health. Good morning,

[13:37] Kramer with government affairs, public health. Good morning,

[13:37] Kramer with government affairs, public health. Good morning, council members, and thank you.

[13:39] public health. Good morning, council members, and thank you.

[13:39] public health. Good morning, council members, and thank you. Thank you on behalf of Doctor

[13:41] council members, and thank you. Thank you on behalf of Doctor

[13:41] council members, and thank you. Thank you on behalf of Doctor Ferrer, Council member

[13:43] Thank you on behalf of Doctor Ferrer, Council member

[13:43] Thank you on behalf of Doctor Ferrer, Council member Hernandez. Hernandez, for

[13:48] Ferrer, Council member Hernandez. Hernandez, for

[13:48] Ferrer, Council member Hernandez. Hernandez, for authoring and to Council Member

[13:50] Hernandez. Hernandez, for authoring and to Council Member

[13:50] Hernandez. Hernandez, for authoring and to Council Member Padilla for co-sponsoring this

[13:52] authoring and to Council Member Padilla for co-sponsoring this

[13:52] authoring and to Council Member Padilla for co-sponsoring this critical motion and to members

[13:54] Padilla for co-sponsoring this critical motion and to members

[13:54] Padilla for co-sponsoring this critical motion and to members of the committee for hearing

[13:55] critical motion and to members of the committee for hearing

[13:55] critical motion and to members of the committee for hearing this item today. Medical debt

[13:58] of the committee for hearing this item today. Medical debt

[13:58] of the committee for hearing this item today. Medical debt continues to be a critical

[13:59] this item today. Medical debt continues to be a critical

[13:59] this item today. Medical debt continues to be a critical public health issue in Los

[14:01] continues to be a critical public health issue in Los

[14:01] continues to be a critical public health issue in Los Angeles. Our department

[14:02] public health issue in Los Angeles. Our department

[14:02] public health issue in Los Angeles. Our department analysis revealed that 1 in 9

[14:03] Angeles. Our department analysis revealed that 1 in 9

[14:04] Angeles. Our department analysis revealed that 1 in 9 LA County adults carry

[14:06] analysis revealed that 1 in 9 LA County adults carry

[14:06] analysis revealed that 1 in 9 LA County adults carry burdensome medical debt

[14:07] LA County adults carry burdensome medical debt

[14:07] LA County adults carry burdensome medical debt totaling over $2.9 billion in

[14:11] burdensome medical debt totaling over $2.9 billion in

[14:11] burdensome medical debt totaling over $2.9 billion in 2023. This crisis has

[14:13] totaling over $2.9 billion in 2023. This crisis has

[14:13] totaling over $2.9 billion in 2023. This crisis has disproportionate impacts on

[14:14] 2023. This crisis has disproportionate impacts on

[14:14] 2023. This crisis has disproportionate impacts on Angelenos, especially in

[14:16] disproportionate impacts on Angelenos, especially in

[14:16] disproportionate impacts on Angelenos, especially in communities of color and

[14:17] Angelenos, especially in communities of color and

[14:17] Angelenos, especially in communities of color and families with children, and

[14:19] communities of color and families with children, and

[14:19] communities of color and families with children, and contributes to negative impacts

[14:20] families with children, and contributes to negative impacts

[14:20] families with children, and contributes to negative impacts on financial health, mental

[14:21] contributes to negative impacts on financial health, mental

[14:22] contributes to negative impacts on financial health, mental health and housing stability

[14:23] on financial health, mental health and housing stability

[14:23] on financial health, mental health and housing stability that have substantial taken a

[14:25] health and housing stability that have substantial taken a

[14:25] health and housing stability that have substantial taken a substantial toll on the health

[14:27] that have substantial taken a substantial toll on the health

[14:27] that have substantial taken a substantial toll on the health of families and communities.

[14:29] substantial toll on the health of families and communities.

[14:29] substantial toll on the health of families and communities. This ordinance will allow L.A.

[14:32] of families and communities. This ordinance will allow L.A.

[14:32] of families and communities. This ordinance will allow L.A. County Public Health to collect

[14:34] This ordinance will allow L.A. County Public Health to collect

[14:34] This ordinance will allow L.A. County Public Health to collect data from 34 plus hospitals in

[14:37] County Public Health to collect data from 34 plus hospitals in

[14:37] County Public Health to collect data from 34 plus hospitals in the city of L.A. to strengthen

[14:39] data from 34 plus hospitals in the city of L.A. to strengthen

[14:39] data from 34 plus hospitals in the city of L.A. to strengthen critical financial assistance

[14:41] the city of L.A. to strengthen critical financial assistance

[14:41] the city of L.A. to strengthen critical financial assistance programs that prevent medical

[14:42] critical financial assistance programs that prevent medical

[14:42] critical financial assistance programs that prevent medical debt. The data collection

[14:44] programs that prevent medical debt. The data collection

[14:44] programs that prevent medical debt. The data collection efforts are part of our

[14:46] debt. The data collection efforts are part of our

[14:46] debt. The data collection efforts are part of our comprehensive initiative to

[14:47] efforts are part of our comprehensive initiative to

[14:47] efforts are part of our comprehensive initiative to reduce medical debt, and will

[14:48] comprehensive initiative to reduce medical debt, and will

[14:48] comprehensive initiative to reduce medical debt, and will be provided at no cost to the

[14:51] reduce medical debt, and will be provided at no cost to the

[14:51] reduce medical debt, and will be provided at no cost to the city, our hospitals are. Our

[14:57] be provided at no cost to the city, our hospitals are. Our

[14:57] be provided at no cost to the city, our hospitals are. Our hospitals are critical pillars

[14:59] city, our hospitals are. Our hospitals are critical pillars

[14:59] city, our hospitals are. Our hospitals are critical pillars in their communities, and these

[15:00] hospitals are critical pillars in their communities, and these

[15:00] hospitals are critical pillars in their communities, and these data collection efforts will

[15:02] in their communities, and these data collection efforts will

[15:02] in their communities, and these data collection efforts will help them to prevent medical

[15:03] data collection efforts will help them to prevent medical

[15:03] data collection efforts will help them to prevent medical debt for their patients.

[15:05] help them to prevent medical debt for their patients.

[15:05] help them to prevent medical debt for their patients. Compliance with the ordinance

[15:07] debt for their patients. Compliance with the ordinance

[15:07] debt for their patients. Compliance with the ordinance is designed to require minimal

[15:09] Compliance with the ordinance is designed to require minimal

[15:09] Compliance with the ordinance is designed to require minimal additional administrative

[15:10] is designed to require minimal additional administrative

[15:10] is designed to require minimal additional administrative effort for hospitals following

[15:12] additional administrative effort for hospitals following

[15:12] additional administrative effort for hospitals following adoption. Public health will

[15:14] effort for hospitals following adoption. Public health will

[15:14] effort for hospitals following adoption. Public health will work closely with the hospitals

[15:15] adoption. Public health will work closely with the hospitals

[15:16] adoption. Public health will work closely with the hospitals to support efficient onboarding

[15:18] work closely with the hospitals to support efficient onboarding

[15:18] work closely with the hospitals to support efficient onboarding process. In the first six

[15:20] to support efficient onboarding process. In the first six

[15:20] to support efficient onboarding process. In the first six months. This ordinance will

[15:21] process. In the first six months. This ordinance will

[15:21] process. In the first six months. This ordinance will require hospitals to report

[15:22] months. This ordinance will require hospitals to report

[15:22] months. This ordinance will require hospitals to report data they already collect for

[15:25] require hospitals to report data they already collect for

[15:25] require hospitals to report data they already collect for internal monitoring and

[15:26] data they already collect for internal monitoring and

[15:26] data they already collect for internal monitoring and regulatory compliance. This

[15:28] internal monitoring and regulatory compliance. This

[15:28] internal monitoring and regulatory compliance. This includes aggregate data on debt

[15:30] regulatory compliance. This includes aggregate data on debt

[15:30] regulatory compliance. This includes aggregate data on debt collection and financial

[15:31] includes aggregate data on debt collection and financial

[15:31] includes aggregate data on debt collection and financial assistance operations, such as

[15:33] collection and financial assistance operations, such as

[15:33] collection and financial assistance operations, such as the number of applications,

[15:34] assistance operations, such as the number of applications,

[15:34] assistance operations, such as the number of applications, denial rate, and reasons for

[15:36] the number of applications, denial rate, and reasons for

[15:37] the number of applications, denial rate, and reasons for denial. The ordinance will also

[15:39] denial rate, and reasons for denial. The ordinance will also

[15:39] denial rate, and reasons for denial. The ordinance will also require hospitals to report

[15:41] denial. The ordinance will also require hospitals to report

[15:41] denial. The ordinance will also require hospitals to report individual level data on

[15:42] require hospitals to report individual level data on

[15:42] require hospitals to report individual level data on accounts sent to collections.

[15:45] individual level data on accounts sent to collections.

[15:45] individual level data on accounts sent to collections. This is the same information

[15:46] accounts sent to collections. This is the same information

[15:47] accounts sent to collections. This is the same information that the hospitals are

[15:48] This is the same information that the hospitals are

[15:48] This is the same information that the hospitals are currently providing to debt

[15:50] that the hospitals are currently providing to debt

[15:50] that the hospitals are currently providing to debt collectors. That data will

[15:51] currently providing to debt collectors. That data will

[15:51] currently providing to debt collectors. That data will allow us to income match on the

[15:54] collectors. That data will allow us to income match on the

[15:54] collectors. That data will allow us to income match on the back end, and see if there are

[15:55] allow us to income match on the back end, and see if there are

[15:55] allow us to income match on the back end, and see if there are missed opportunities where

[15:58] back end, and see if there are missed opportunities where

[15:58] back end, and see if there are missed opportunities where patients should have received

[16:00] missed opportunities where patients should have received

[16:00] missed opportunities where patients should have received financial assistance in advance,

[16:03] patients should have received financial assistance in advance,

[16:04] patients should have received financial assistance in advance, will provide that feedback to

[16:05] financial assistance in advance, will provide that feedback to

[16:05] financial assistance in advance, will provide that feedback to the hospitals so that they can

[16:07] will provide that feedback to the hospitals so that they can

[16:07] will provide that feedback to the hospitals so that they can improve their systems. Overall,

[16:11] the hospitals so that they can improve their systems. Overall,

[16:11] the hospitals so that they can improve their systems. Overall, all the data public health

[16:13] improve their systems. Overall, all the data public health

[16:13] improve their systems. Overall, all the data public health receives will be sorry. All the

[16:16] all the data public health receives will be sorry. All the

[16:16] all the data public health receives will be sorry. All the data public health receives

[16:17] receives will be sorry. All the data public health receives

[16:17] receives will be sorry. All the data public health receives will be submitted through the

[16:18] data public health receives will be submitted through the

[16:18] data public health receives will be submitted through the same secure data portals that

[16:19] will be submitted through the same secure data portals that

[16:20] will be submitted through the same secure data portals that they've been using to report

[16:22] same secure data portals that they've been using to report

[16:22] same secure data portals that they've been using to report Covid 19 data, so they're not

[16:23] they've been using to report Covid 19 data, so they're not

[16:24] they've been using to report Covid 19 data, so they're not new. No information regarding

[16:26] Covid 19 data, so they're not new. No information regarding

[16:26] Covid 19 data, so they're not new. No information regarding citizenship status will be

[16:27] new. No information regarding citizenship status will be

[16:28] new. No information regarding citizenship status will be collected. Privacy is protected

[16:30] citizenship status will be collected. Privacy is protected

[16:30] citizenship status will be collected. Privacy is protected in that the portal is HIPAA

[16:31] collected. Privacy is protected in that the portal is HIPAA

[16:31] collected. Privacy is protected in that the portal is HIPAA compliant, and there is no

[16:32] in that the portal is HIPAA compliant, and there is no

[16:32] in that the portal is HIPAA compliant, and there is no health care information

[16:33] compliant, and there is no health care information

[16:33] compliant, and there is no health care information collected whatsoever. The

[16:35] health care information collected whatsoever. The

[16:35] health care information collected whatsoever. The ordinance was developed with

[16:37] collected whatsoever. The ordinance was developed with

[16:38] collected whatsoever. The ordinance was developed with extensive stakeholder input,

[16:39] ordinance was developed with extensive stakeholder input,

[16:39] ordinance was developed with extensive stakeholder input, including from legal aid and

[16:41] extensive stakeholder input, including from legal aid and

[16:41] extensive stakeholder input, including from legal aid and community organizations, as

[16:42] including from legal aid and community organizations, as

[16:42] including from legal aid and community organizations, as well as the hospitals and the

[16:44] community organizations, as well as the hospitals and the

[16:44] community organizations, as well as the hospitals and the hospital association. An early

[16:45] well as the hospitals and the hospital association. An early

[16:45] well as the hospitals and the hospital association. An early data from the hospitals in

[16:47] hospital association. An early data from the hospitals in

[16:47] hospital association. An early data from the hospitals in unincorporated Los Angeles

[16:49] data from the hospitals in unincorporated Los Angeles

[16:49] data from the hospitals in unincorporated Los Angeles County is very promising, and

[16:51] unincorporated Los Angeles County is very promising, and

[16:51] unincorporated Los Angeles County is very promising, and shows that reporting is

[16:53] County is very promising, and shows that reporting is

[16:53] County is very promising, and shows that reporting is feasible, low burden, and we've

[16:55] shows that reporting is feasible, low burden, and we've

[16:55] shows that reporting is feasible, low burden, and we've got 11 hospitals currently

[16:57] feasible, low burden, and we've got 11 hospitals currently

[16:57] feasible, low burden, and we've got 11 hospitals currently reporting using their existing

[16:59] got 11 hospitals currently reporting using their existing

[16:59] got 11 hospitals currently reporting using their existing administrative systems with no

[17:01] reporting using their existing administrative systems with no

[17:01] reporting using their existing administrative systems with no disruption to patient care or

[17:02] administrative systems with no disruption to patient care or

[17:02] administrative systems with no disruption to patient care or core operations. By expanding

[17:04] disruption to patient care or core operations. By expanding

[17:04] disruption to patient care or core operations. By expanding the ordinance to the city of

[17:05] core operations. By expanding the ordinance to the city of

[17:06] core operations. By expanding the ordinance to the city of Los Angeles, where

[17:07] the ordinance to the city of Los Angeles, where

[17:07] the ordinance to the city of Los Angeles, where significantly expanding the

[17:08] Los Angeles, where significantly expanding the

[17:08] Los Angeles, where significantly expanding the reach of this effort to build a

[17:10] significantly expanding the reach of this effort to build a

[17:10] significantly expanding the reach of this effort to build a better health system for all

[17:11] reach of this effort to build a better health system for all

[17:12] reach of this effort to build a better health system for all the residents of the city and

[17:13] better health system for all the residents of the city and

[17:13] better health system for all the residents of the city and the county. Thank you for your

[17:16] the residents of the city and the county. Thank you for your

[17:16] the residents of the city and the county. Thank you for your partnership and for your

[17:17] the county. Thank you for your partnership and for your

[17:17] the county. Thank you for your partnership and for your attention. We appreciate this

[17:19] partnership and for your attention. We appreciate this

[17:19] partnership and for your attention. We appreciate this initiative. Yes, thank you for

[17:21] attention. We appreciate this initiative. Yes, thank you for

[17:21] attention. We appreciate this initiative. Yes, thank you for your presentation. I want to

[17:22] initiative. Yes, thank you for your presentation. I want to

[17:22] initiative. Yes, thank you for your presentation. I want to turn it over to Council Member

[17:24] your presentation. I want to turn it over to Council Member

[17:24] your presentation. I want to turn it over to Council Member Hernandez for questions. Thank

[17:26] turn it over to Council Member Hernandez for questions. Thank

[17:26] turn it over to Council Member Hernandez for questions. Thank you. I yield I don't have very

[17:29] Hernandez for questions. Thank you. I yield I don't have very

[17:29] Hernandez for questions. Thank you. I yield I don't have very question, very many questions.

[17:31] you. I yield I don't have very question, very many questions.

[17:31] you. I yield I don't have very question, very many questions. I'm just grateful that you all

[17:32] question, very many questions. I'm just grateful that you all

[17:32] question, very many questions. I'm just grateful that you all are here and grateful for the

[17:34] I'm just grateful that you all are here and grateful for the

[17:34] I'm just grateful that you all are here and grateful for the partnership. This is something

[17:35] are here and grateful for the partnership. This is something

[17:35] are here and grateful for the partnership. This is something that Doctor Ferrer uplifted as

[17:36] partnership. This is something that Doctor Ferrer uplifted as

[17:36] partnership. This is something that Doctor Ferrer uplifted as a need and and as having good

[17:42] that Doctor Ferrer uplifted as a need and and as having good

[17:42] that Doctor Ferrer uplifted as a need and and as having good outcomes when done at the

[17:43] a need and and as having good outcomes when done at the

[17:44] a need and and as having good outcomes when done at the county. And so I'm very excited

[17:45] outcomes when done at the county. And so I'm very excited

[17:45] outcomes when done at the county. And so I'm very excited about this, this opportunity.

[17:47] county. And so I'm very excited about this, this opportunity.

[17:47] county. And so I'm very excited about this, this opportunity. When people have medical debt,

[17:50] about this, this opportunity. When people have medical debt,

[17:50] about this, this opportunity. When people have medical debt, it, you know, worsens many

[17:51] When people have medical debt, it, you know, worsens many

[17:52] When people have medical debt, it, you know, worsens many things. Their financial ability

[17:54] it, you know, worsens many things. Their financial ability

[17:54] it, you know, worsens many things. Their financial ability to like just their money, right.

[17:58] things. Their financial ability to like just their money, right.

[17:58] things. Their financial ability to like just their money, right. Like you're in debt, but also

[18:00] to like just their money, right. Like you're in debt, but also

[18:00] to like just their money, right. Like you're in debt, but also it prevents you from even

[18:02] Like you're in debt, but also it prevents you from even

[18:02] Like you're in debt, but also it prevents you from even seeking medical care if you're

[18:03] it prevents you from even seeking medical care if you're

[18:03] it prevents you from even seeking medical care if you're already in debt, which worsens

[18:05] seeking medical care if you're already in debt, which worsens

[18:05] seeking medical care if you're already in debt, which worsens people's health outcomes, maybe

[18:07] already in debt, which worsens people's health outcomes, maybe

[18:07] already in debt, which worsens people's health outcomes, maybe shortens their life spans. And

[18:10] people's health outcomes, maybe shortens their life spans. And

[18:10] people's health outcomes, maybe shortens their life spans. And I remember there was a

[18:11] shortens their life spans. And I remember there was a

[18:11] shortens their life spans. And I remember there was a documentary many years ago

[18:13] I remember there was a documentary many years ago

[18:13] I remember there was a documentary many years ago about what medical debt had

[18:14] documentary many years ago about what medical debt had

[18:14] documentary many years ago about what medical debt had done to people in the Midwest

[18:17] about what medical debt had done to people in the Midwest

[18:17] about what medical debt had done to people in the Midwest and in the East Coast, where

[18:19] done to people in the Midwest and in the East Coast, where

[18:19] done to people in the Midwest and in the East Coast, where their entire they went bankrupt,

[18:21] and in the East Coast, where their entire they went bankrupt,

[18:21] and in the East Coast, where their entire they went bankrupt, they lost their homes, got into

[18:24] their entire they went bankrupt, they lost their homes, got into

[18:24] their entire they went bankrupt, they lost their homes, got into deep credit card debt just to

[18:26] they lost their homes, got into deep credit card debt just to

[18:26] they lost their homes, got into deep credit card debt just to survive. And the fact that this

[18:27] deep credit card debt just to survive. And the fact that this

[18:27] deep credit card debt just to survive. And the fact that this data will help us then go back

[18:30] survive. And the fact that this data will help us then go back

[18:30] survive. And the fact that this data will help us then go back and see, oh, there's these

[18:31] data will help us then go back and see, oh, there's these

[18:31] data will help us then go back and see, oh, there's these people with medical debt. Let's

[18:33] and see, oh, there's these people with medical debt. Let's

[18:33] and see, oh, there's these people with medical debt. Let's see if they qualify or we miss

[18:35] people with medical debt. Let's see if they qualify or we miss

[18:35] people with medical debt. Let's see if they qualify or we miss them for qualifying for support

[18:37] see if they qualify or we miss them for qualifying for support

[18:37] see if they qualify or we miss them for qualifying for support and assistance. That's a game

[18:39] them for qualifying for support and assistance. That's a game

[18:39] them for qualifying for support and assistance. That's a game changer. So I'm excited and I

[18:42] and assistance. That's a game changer. So I'm excited and I

[18:42] and assistance. That's a game changer. So I'm excited and I if you could just maybe tell us

[18:44] changer. So I'm excited and I if you could just maybe tell us

[18:44] changer. So I'm excited and I if you could just maybe tell us what it amount of maybe amount

[18:47] if you could just maybe tell us what it amount of maybe amount

[18:48] if you could just maybe tell us what it amount of maybe amount of money or amount of people

[18:49] what it amount of maybe amount of money or amount of people

[18:49] what it amount of maybe amount of money or amount of people that the county has been able

[18:51] of money or amount of people that the county has been able

[18:51] of money or amount of people that the county has been able to support on the back end with

[18:53] that the county has been able to support on the back end with

[18:53] that the county has been able to support on the back end with that assistance in terms of the

[18:56] to support on the back end with that assistance in terms of the

[18:56] to support on the back end with that assistance in terms of the debt relief. So the county

[18:58] that assistance in terms of the debt relief. So the county

[18:58] that assistance in terms of the debt relief. So the county supervisors have allocated some

[19:01] debt relief. So the county supervisors have allocated some

[19:01] debt relief. So the county supervisors have allocated some funds to go toward medical debt

[19:03] supervisors have allocated some funds to go toward medical debt

[19:03] supervisors have allocated some funds to go toward medical debt relief. Yes. Working in

[19:06] funds to go toward medical debt relief. Yes. Working in

[19:06] funds to go toward medical debt relief. Yes. Working in partnership with the national

[19:07] relief. Yes. Working in partnership with the national

[19:07] relief. Yes. Working in partnership with the national nonprofit that buys. Unpaid

[19:12] partnership with the national nonprofit that buys. Unpaid

[19:12] partnership with the national nonprofit that buys. Unpaid medical debt or medical debt

[19:15] nonprofit that buys. Unpaid medical debt or medical debt

[19:15] nonprofit that buys. Unpaid medical debt or medical debt for pennies per dollar. To date,

[19:18] medical debt or medical debt for pennies per dollar. To date,

[19:18] medical debt or medical debt for pennies per dollar. To date, we have purchased, purchased

[19:22] for pennies per dollar. To date, we have purchased, purchased

[19:22] for pennies per dollar. To date, we have purchased, purchased and retired $363 million worth

[19:25] we have purchased, purchased and retired $363 million worth

[19:25] we have purchased, purchased and retired $363 million worth of medical debt for over

[19:30] and retired $363 million worth of medical debt for over

[19:30] and retired $363 million worth of medical debt for over 171,000 Angelenos. That's

[19:32] of medical debt for over 171,000 Angelenos. That's

[19:32] of medical debt for over 171,000 Angelenos. That's incredible households. So we're

[19:34] 171,000 Angelenos. That's incredible households. So we're

[19:34] 171,000 Angelenos. That's incredible households. So we're making a dent in relieving. And

[19:37] incredible households. So we're making a dent in relieving. And

[19:37] incredible households. So we're making a dent in relieving. And the data ordinance is part of

[19:40] making a dent in relieving. And the data ordinance is part of

[19:41] making a dent in relieving. And the data ordinance is part of our effort to prevent medical

[19:43] the data ordinance is part of our effort to prevent medical

[19:43] the data ordinance is part of our effort to prevent medical debt from ever happening by

[19:45] our effort to prevent medical debt from ever happening by

[19:45] our effort to prevent medical debt from ever happening by ensuring that financial

[19:47] debt from ever happening by ensuring that financial

[19:47] debt from ever happening by ensuring that financial assistance is working on the

[19:48] ensuring that financial assistance is working on the

[19:48] ensuring that financial assistance is working on the front end before the debt is

[19:52] assistance is working on the front end before the debt is

[19:52] assistance is working on the front end before the debt is gets that far. Phenomenal work.

[19:54] front end before the debt is gets that far. Phenomenal work.

[19:54] front end before the debt is gets that far. Phenomenal work. Thank you very much. Thank you

[19:56] gets that far. Phenomenal work. Thank you very much. Thank you

[19:56] gets that far. Phenomenal work. Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Thank you for putting

[19:58] Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Thank you for putting

[19:58] Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Thank you for putting this forward. It's super

[20:00] so much. Thank you for putting this forward. It's super

[20:00] so much. Thank you for putting this forward. It's super important. We know that medical

[20:01] this forward. It's super important. We know that medical

[20:01] this forward. It's super important. We know that medical debt I think affects 36 to 41%

[20:04] important. We know that medical debt I think affects 36 to 41%

[20:04] important. We know that medical debt I think affects 36 to 41% of Americans. And that's a lot

[20:06] debt I think affects 36 to 41% of Americans. And that's a lot

[20:06] debt I think affects 36 to 41% of Americans. And that's a lot of people. And it's actually

[20:08] of Americans. And that's a lot of people. And it's actually

[20:08] of Americans. And that's a lot of people. And it's actually more common than student loan

[20:10] of people. And it's actually more common than student loan

[20:10] of people. And it's actually more common than student loan debt. And and it's one of the

[20:11] more common than student loan debt. And and it's one of the

[20:11] more common than student loan debt. And and it's one of the things that impacts people

[20:13] debt. And and it's one of the things that impacts people

[20:13] debt. And and it's one of the things that impacts people fiscally and health wise. And

[20:15] things that impacts people fiscally and health wise. And

[20:15] things that impacts people fiscally and health wise. And they're dealing with these

[20:16] fiscally and health wise. And they're dealing with these

[20:16] fiscally and health wise. And they're dealing with these multiple issues at the same

[20:17] they're dealing with these multiple issues at the same

[20:17] they're dealing with these multiple issues at the same time and really set them back

[20:19] multiple issues at the same time and really set them back

[20:19] multiple issues at the same time and really set them back as council member, Hernandez

[20:20] time and really set them back as council member, Hernandez

[20:20] time and really set them back as council member, Hernandez said. So I have a question. I

[20:22] as council member, Hernandez said. So I have a question. I

[20:22] as council member, Hernandez said. So I have a question. I have a couple questions. How

[20:23] said. So I have a question. I have a couple questions. How

[20:23] said. So I have a question. I have a couple questions. How can the city be assured that

[20:27] have a couple questions. How can the city be assured that

[20:27] have a couple questions. How can the city be assured that this data, particularly from

[20:28] can the city be assured that this data, particularly from

[20:28] can the city be assured that this data, particularly from low income and vulnerable

[20:30] this data, particularly from low income and vulnerable

[20:30] this data, particularly from low income and vulnerable communities, cannot be accessed

[20:32] low income and vulnerable communities, cannot be accessed

[20:32] low income and vulnerable communities, cannot be accessed or repurposed by federal

[20:35] communities, cannot be accessed or repurposed by federal

[20:35] communities, cannot be accessed or repurposed by federal agencies or third parties? It's

[20:40] or repurposed by federal agencies or third parties? It's

[20:40] or repurposed by federal agencies or third parties? It's protected. The the data are

[20:44] agencies or third parties? It's protected. The the data are

[20:44] agencies or third parties? It's protected. The the data are transferred in a private portal.

[20:48] protected. The the data are transferred in a private portal.

[20:48] protected. The the data are transferred in a private portal. It's an encrypted system. So

[20:49] transferred in a private portal. It's an encrypted system. So

[20:49] transferred in a private portal. It's an encrypted system. So these are the existing data

[20:52] It's an encrypted system. So these are the existing data

[20:52] It's an encrypted system. So these are the existing data systems that we we use for

[20:55] these are the existing data systems that we we use for

[20:55] these are the existing data systems that we we use for other all data reports. And I

[21:00] systems that we we use for other all data reports. And I

[21:00] systems that we we use for other all data reports. And I don't know how to answer beyond

[21:03] other all data reports. And I don't know how to answer beyond

[21:03] other all data reports. And I don't know how to answer beyond that. We haven't had a breach.

[21:05] don't know how to answer beyond that. We haven't had a breach.

[21:05] don't know how to answer beyond that. We haven't had a breach. Joshua, could you please and

[21:07] that. We haven't had a breach. Joshua, could you please and

[21:07] that. We haven't had a breach. Joshua, could you please and just to add that, you know,

[21:08] Joshua, could you please and just to add that, you know,

[21:08] Joshua, could you please and just to add that, you know, public health has a long

[21:09] just to add that, you know, public health has a long

[21:10] just to add that, you know, public health has a long history of dealing with

[21:10] public health has a long history of dealing with

[21:11] public health has a long history of dealing with protected health information.

[21:11] history of dealing with protected health information.

[21:11] history of dealing with protected health information. In this case, this data will

[21:13] protected health information. In this case, this data will

[21:13] protected health information. In this case, this data will not have protected health

[21:14] In this case, this data will not have protected health

[21:14] In this case, this data will not have protected health information, but we are

[21:15] not have protected health information, but we are

[21:15] not have protected health information, but we are accustomed to dealing with

[21:17] information, but we are accustomed to dealing with

[21:17] information, but we are accustomed to dealing with privacy laws and protecting

[21:19] accustomed to dealing with privacy laws and protecting

[21:19] accustomed to dealing with privacy laws and protecting confidential information.

[21:21] privacy laws and protecting confidential information.

[21:21] privacy laws and protecting confidential information. Fabulous. And how many

[21:23] confidential information. Fabulous. And how many

[21:23] confidential information. Fabulous. And how many hospitals are currently

[21:25] Fabulous. And how many hospitals are currently

[21:25] Fabulous. And how many hospitals are currently reporting under the county's

[21:26] hospitals are currently reporting under the county's

[21:26] hospitals are currently reporting under the county's ordinance, and how many

[21:27] reporting under the county's ordinance, and how many

[21:27] reporting under the county's ordinance, and how many additional hospitals would be

[21:28] ordinance, and how many additional hospitals would be

[21:29] ordinance, and how many additional hospitals would be required to report if the city

[21:30] additional hospitals would be required to report if the city

[21:30] additional hospitals would be required to report if the city adopts this ordinance. So

[21:32] required to report if the city adopts this ordinance. So

[21:32] required to report if the city adopts this ordinance. So currently, we are receiving

[21:34] adopts this ordinance. So currently, we are receiving

[21:34] adopts this ordinance. So currently, we are receiving data from 11 hospitals

[21:36] currently, we are receiving data from 11 hospitals

[21:36] currently, we are receiving data from 11 hospitals throughout the county, and once

[21:39] data from 11 hospitals throughout the county, and once

[21:39] data from 11 hospitals throughout the county, and once an additional 34 hospitals,

[21:42] throughout the county, and once an additional 34 hospitals,

[21:42] throughout the county, and once an additional 34 hospitals, which will take us of the of

[21:45] an additional 34 hospitals, which will take us of the of

[21:45] an additional 34 hospitals, which will take us of the of the 92 acute care hospitals in

[21:48] which will take us of the of the 92 acute care hospitals in

[21:48] which will take us of the of the 92 acute care hospitals in L.A. County, an additional 34

[21:50] the 92 acute care hospitals in L.A. County, an additional 34

[21:50] the 92 acute care hospitals in L.A. County, an additional 34 will be located in Los Angeles,

[21:52] L.A. County, an additional 34 will be located in Los Angeles,

[21:52] L.A. County, an additional 34 will be located in Los Angeles, the city of Los Angeles, and

[21:53] will be located in Los Angeles, the city of Los Angeles, and

[21:53] will be located in Los Angeles, the city of Los Angeles, and then will be reporting. Okay.

[21:56] the city of Los Angeles, and then will be reporting. Okay.

[21:56] the city of Los Angeles, and then will be reporting. Okay. And then my last question is,

[21:58] then will be reporting. Okay. And then my last question is,

[21:58] then will be reporting. Okay. And then my last question is, how can the city partner with

[21:59] And then my last question is, how can the city partner with

[21:59] And then my last question is, how can the city partner with the county to help close the

[22:01] how can the city partner with the county to help close the

[22:01] how can the city partner with the county to help close the gap once initial data is

[22:03] the county to help close the gap once initial data is

[22:03] the county to help close the gap once initial data is available, or is that something

[22:05] gap once initial data is available, or is that something

[22:05] gap once initial data is available, or is that something we'll talk about later? Maybe.

[22:07] available, or is that something we'll talk about later? Maybe.

[22:07] available, or is that something we'll talk about later? Maybe. That's a great question. We

[22:08] we'll talk about later? Maybe. That's a great question. We

[22:08] we'll talk about later? Maybe. That's a great question. We will. We're just beginning to

[22:10] That's a great question. We will. We're just beginning to

[22:10] That's a great question. We will. We're just beginning to to analyze the data so we know

[22:12] will. We're just beginning to to analyze the data so we know

[22:12] will. We're just beginning to to analyze the data so we know that the the reports are coming

[22:14] to analyze the data so we know that the the reports are coming

[22:14] to analyze the data so we know that the the reports are coming in. And then once we are able

[22:18] that the the reports are coming in. And then once we are able

[22:18] that the the reports are coming in. And then once we are able to analyze and identify missed

[22:21] in. And then once we are able to analyze and identify missed

[22:21] in. And then once we are able to analyze and identify missed opportunities, we will go back

[22:23] to analyze and identify missed opportunities, we will go back

[22:23] to analyze and identify missed opportunities, we will go back to the hospitals at the systems

[22:25] opportunities, we will go back to the hospitals at the systems

[22:25] opportunities, we will go back to the hospitals at the systems level to make changes. And also

[22:28] to the hospitals at the systems level to make changes. And also

[22:28] to the hospitals at the systems level to make changes. And also we can come together with the

[22:31] level to make changes. And also we can come together with the

[22:31] level to make changes. And also we can come together with the city and the other cities that

[22:32] we can come together with the city and the other cities that

[22:32] we can come together with the city and the other cities that have signed on and make a

[22:36] city and the other cities that have signed on and make a

[22:36] city and the other cities that have signed on and make a unified response back. Fabulous.

[22:38] have signed on and make a unified response back. Fabulous.

[22:38] have signed on and make a unified response back. Fabulous. And one other thing to add is

[22:40] unified response back. Fabulous. And one other thing to add is

[22:40] unified response back. Fabulous. And one other thing to add is as part of this initiative, we

[22:42] And one other thing to add is as part of this initiative, we

[22:42] And one other thing to add is as part of this initiative, we have formed an LA County

[22:43] as part of this initiative, we have formed an LA County

[22:43] as part of this initiative, we have formed an LA County Medical Debt Coalition, which

[22:45] have formed an LA County Medical Debt Coalition, which

[22:45] have formed an LA County Medical Debt Coalition, which partners with hospitals, legal

[22:47] Medical Debt Coalition, which partners with hospitals, legal

[22:47] Medical Debt Coalition, which partners with hospitals, legal aid associations, community

[22:50] partners with hospitals, legal aid associations, community

[22:50] partners with hospitals, legal aid associations, community partners and the Hospital

[22:52] aid associations, community partners and the Hospital

[22:52] aid associations, community partners and the Hospital Association to work on a range

[22:54] partners and the Hospital Association to work on a range

[22:54] partners and the Hospital Association to work on a range of efforts around medical debt,

[22:55] Association to work on a range of efforts around medical debt,

[22:55] Association to work on a range of efforts around medical debt, of which this one this piece is

[22:57] of efforts around medical debt, of which this one this piece is

[22:57] of efforts around medical debt, of which this one this piece is one. And also the medical debt

[22:59] of which this one this piece is one. And also the medical debt

[22:59] of which this one this piece is one. And also the medical debt relief project is one. And that

[23:01] one. And also the medical debt relief project is one. And that

[23:01] one. And also the medical debt relief project is one. And that is an opportunity that, you

[23:02] relief project is one. And that is an opportunity that, you

[23:02] relief project is one. And that is an opportunity that, you know, we would love

[23:03] is an opportunity that, you know, we would love

[23:04] is an opportunity that, you know, we would love participation from the city,

[23:05] know, we would love participation from the city,

[23:05] know, we would love participation from the city, from from any members of the

[23:07] participation from the city, from from any members of the

[23:07] participation from the city, from from any members of the council that want to

[23:08] from from any members of the council that want to

[23:08] from from any members of the council that want to participate. It's a great forum

[23:09] council that want to participate. It's a great forum

[23:09] council that want to participate. It's a great forum where we bring people together

[23:10] participate. It's a great forum where we bring people together

[23:10] participate. It's a great forum where we bring people together to have these discussions and

[23:12] where we bring people together to have these discussions and

[23:12] where we bring people together to have these discussions and and work towards different

[23:14] to have these discussions and and work towards different

[23:14] to have these discussions and and work towards different solutions, either at the county

[23:16] and work towards different solutions, either at the county

[23:17] and work towards different solutions, either at the county level or the state level. I

[23:18] solutions, either at the county level or the state level. I

[23:18] solutions, either at the county level or the state level. I would just note the city

[23:19] level or the state level. I would just note the city

[23:19] level or the state level. I would just note the city actually has participated in

[23:21] would just note the city actually has participated in

[23:21] would just note the city actually has participated in the coalition, and so we've

[23:22] actually has participated in the coalition, and so we've

[23:22] actually has participated in the coalition, and so we've appreciated that partnership.

[23:23] the coalition, and so we've appreciated that partnership.

[23:23] the coalition, and so we've appreciated that partnership. And and I think eventually

[23:24] appreciated that partnership. And and I think eventually

[23:24] appreciated that partnership. And and I think eventually helping to disseminate

[23:26] And and I think eventually helping to disseminate

[23:26] And and I think eventually helping to disseminate information to, to consumers as

[23:27] helping to disseminate information to, to consumers as

[23:27] helping to disseminate information to, to consumers as well about how they can

[23:29] information to, to consumers as well about how they can

[23:29] information to, to consumers as well about how they can continue to avail themselves of

[23:31] well about how they can continue to avail themselves of

[23:31] well about how they can continue to avail themselves of the protections in place. Okay.

[23:33] continue to avail themselves of the protections in place. Okay.

[23:33] continue to avail themselves of the protections in place. Okay. Great. Thank you. Mr. Bencomo.

[23:36] the protections in place. Okay. Great. Thank you. Mr. Bencomo.

[23:36] the protections in place. Okay. Great. Thank you. Mr. Bencomo. Ready to take the roll? Yes,

[23:38] Great. Thank you. Mr. Bencomo. Ready to take the roll? Yes,

[23:38] Great. Thank you. Mr. Bencomo. Ready to take the roll? Yes, Councilmember Hernandez.

[23:40] Ready to take the roll? Yes, Councilmember Hernandez.

[23:40] Ready to take the roll? Yes, Councilmember Hernandez. Councilmember. Yes. Oh, sorry

[23:43] Councilmember Hernandez. Councilmember. Yes. Oh, sorry

[23:43] Councilmember Hernandez. Councilmember. Yes. Oh, sorry about that. I was going to say

[23:44] Councilmember. Yes. Oh, sorry about that. I was going to say

[23:45] Councilmember. Yes. Oh, sorry about that. I was going to say to record Mr. Nazarian.

[23:47] about that. I was going to say to record Mr. Nazarian.

[23:47] about that. I was going to say to record Mr. Nazarian. Councilmember Nazarian. Yes.

[23:48] to record Mr. Nazarian. Councilmember Nazarian. Yes.

[23:48] to record Mr. Nazarian. Councilmember Nazarian. Yes. And then make a comment. Then

[23:49] Councilmember Nazarian. Yes. And then make a comment. Then

[23:49] Councilmember Nazarian. Yes. And then make a comment. Then we can go to the roll. Thank

[23:52] And then make a comment. Then we can go to the roll. Thank

[23:52] And then make a comment. Then we can go to the roll. Thank you very much. No questions. I

[23:55] we can go to the roll. Thank you very much. No questions. I

[23:55] we can go to the roll. Thank you very much. No questions. I just want to say what a fanboy

[23:58] you very much. No questions. I just want to say what a fanboy

[23:58] you very much. No questions. I just want to say what a fanboy I am. Of all the work that you

[24:00] just want to say what a fanboy I am. Of all the work that you

[24:00] just want to say what a fanboy I am. Of all the work that you do, I had the benefit of

[24:02] I am. Of all the work that you do, I had the benefit of

[24:02] I am. Of all the work that you do, I had the benefit of working with you closely. Mr.

[24:05] do, I had the benefit of working with you closely. Mr.

[24:05] do, I had the benefit of working with you closely. Mr. Bobrovsky is probably very

[24:06] working with you closely. Mr. Bobrovsky is probably very

[24:06] working with you closely. Mr. Bobrovsky is probably very tired of my phone calls during

[24:08] Bobrovsky is probably very tired of my phone calls during

[24:08] Bobrovsky is probably very tired of my phone calls during the time of Covid, so I very

[24:10] tired of my phone calls during the time of Covid, so I very

[24:10] tired of my phone calls during the time of Covid, so I very much appreciate everything you

[24:11] the time of Covid, so I very much appreciate everything you

[24:12] the time of Covid, so I very much appreciate everything you did. I hope you're getting a

[24:14] much appreciate everything you did. I hope you're getting a

[24:14] much appreciate everything you did. I hope you're getting a little bit of a different

[24:16] did. I hope you're getting a little bit of a different

[24:16] did. I hope you're getting a little bit of a different exposure now, and having an

[24:18] little bit of a different exposure now, and having an

[24:18] little bit of a different exposure now, and having an opportunity to restock your

[24:21] exposure now, and having an opportunity to restock your

[24:21] exposure now, and having an opportunity to restock your arsenal with the information

[24:22] opportunity to restock your arsenal with the information

[24:22] opportunity to restock your arsenal with the information and the data necessary so that

[24:24] arsenal with the information and the data necessary so that

[24:24] arsenal with the information and the data necessary so that we can continue plowing through.

[24:26] and the data necessary so that we can continue plowing through.

[24:26] and the data necessary so that we can continue plowing through. So I'm looking forward to our

[24:28] we can continue plowing through. So I'm looking forward to our

[24:28] we can continue plowing through. So I'm looking forward to our collaborative efforts. And

[24:30] So I'm looking forward to our collaborative efforts. And

[24:30] So I'm looking forward to our collaborative efforts. And thanks again. Appreciate you

[24:31] collaborative efforts. And thanks again. Appreciate you

[24:31] collaborative efforts. And thanks again. Appreciate you being here. Thank you very much,

[24:33] thanks again. Appreciate you being here. Thank you very much,

[24:33] thanks again. Appreciate you being here. Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Councilmember. Yes.

[24:37] being here. Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Councilmember. Yes.

[24:37] being here. Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Councilmember. Yes. Council member Hernandez.

[24:39] Madam Chair. Councilmember. Yes. Council member Hernandez.

[24:39] Madam Chair. Councilmember. Yes. Council member Hernandez. Absolutely. Yes. Council member.

[24:41] Council member Hernandez. Absolutely. Yes. Council member.

[24:41] Council member Hernandez. Absolutely. Yes. Council member. Nazarian. Yes. Three eyes, this

[24:43] Absolutely. Yes. Council member. Nazarian. Yes. Three eyes, this

[24:43] Absolutely. Yes. Council member. Nazarian. Yes. Three eyes, this item is approved. Okay, great.

[24:45] Nazarian. Yes. Three eyes, this item is approved. Okay, great.

[24:45] Nazarian. Yes. Three eyes, this item is approved. Okay, great. Is there anything on the desk?

[24:47] item is approved. Okay, great. Is there anything on the desk?

[24:47] item is approved. Okay, great. Is there anything on the desk? The The desk is clear, madam

[24:49] Is there anything on the desk? The The desk is clear, madam

[24:49] Is there anything on the desk? The The desk is clear, madam chair. Okay. Thank you, thank

[24:50] The The desk is clear, madam chair. Okay. Thank you, thank

[24:50] The The desk is clear, madam chair. Okay. Thank you, thank you. Can I be added to the

[24:52] chair. Okay. Thank you, thank you. Can I be added to the

[24:52] chair. Okay. Thank you, thank you. Can I be added to the consent calendar, please? If

[24:56] you. Can I be added to the consent calendar, please? If

[24:56] you. Can I be added to the consent calendar, please? If the committee would like to

[24:58] consent calendar, please? If the committee would like to

[24:58] consent calendar, please? If the committee would like to reconsider the items. Okay. If

[25:04] the committee would like to reconsider the items. Okay. If

[25:04] the committee would like to reconsider the items. Okay. If Council Member Nazarian wishes

[25:05] reconsider the items. Okay. If Council Member Nazarian wishes

[25:05] reconsider the items. Okay. If Council Member Nazarian wishes to be added to those votes,

[25:08] Council Member Nazarian wishes to be added to those votes,

[25:08] Council Member Nazarian wishes to be added to those votes, reconsideration would be

[25:09] to be added to those votes, reconsideration would be

[25:09] to be added to those votes, reconsideration would be necessary. No. Okay, then let's

[25:15] reconsideration would be necessary. No. Okay, then let's

[25:15] reconsideration would be necessary. No. Okay, then let's let's do it. Yes. And these are

[25:17] necessary. No. Okay, then let's let's do it. Yes. And these are

[25:17] necessary. No. Okay, then let's let's do it. Yes. And these are for items one, three, four and

[25:19] let's do it. Yes. And these are for items one, three, four and

[25:19] let's do it. Yes. And these are for items one, three, four and five for voting to reconsider.

[25:20] for items one, three, four and five for voting to reconsider.

[25:20] for items one, three, four and five for voting to reconsider. And then we're going to have to

[25:22] five for voting to reconsider. And then we're going to have to

[25:22] five for voting to reconsider. And then we're going to have to vote again on all the items and

[25:23] And then we're going to have to vote again on all the items and

[25:23] And then we're going to have to vote again on all the items and have it read into the record

[25:25] vote again on all the items and have it read into the record

[25:25] vote again on all the items and have it read into the record again, not read into the record,

[25:26] have it read into the record again, not read into the record,

[25:26] have it read into the record again, not read into the record, just the votes. Okay. And this

[25:28] again, not read into the record, just the votes. Okay. And this

[25:29] again, not read into the record, just the votes. Okay. And this is the vote to reconsider.

[25:30] just the votes. Okay. And this is the vote to reconsider.

[25:30] just the votes. Okay. And this is the vote to reconsider. Council member Jurado. Yes.

[25:31] is the vote to reconsider. Council member Jurado. Yes.

[25:31] is the vote to reconsider. Council member Jurado. Yes. Council member. Hernandez.

[25:33] Council member Jurado. Yes. Council member. Hernandez.

[25:33] Council member Jurado. Yes. Council member. Hernandez. Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes.

[25:35] Council member. Hernandez. Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes.

[25:35] Council member. Hernandez. Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes. And to vote on items one, three,

[25:37] Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes. And to vote on items one, three,

[25:37] Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes. And to vote on items one, three, four, and five. Councilmember.

[25:38] And to vote on items one, three, four, and five. Councilmember.

[25:38] And to vote on items one, three, four, and five. Councilmember. Jurado. Yes. Councilmember.

[25:40] four, and five. Councilmember. Jurado. Yes. Councilmember.

[25:40] four, and five. Councilmember. Jurado. Yes. Councilmember. Hernandez. Yes. Councilmember.

[25:41] Jurado. Yes. Councilmember. Hernandez. Yes. Councilmember.

[25:41] Jurado. Yes. Councilmember. Hernandez. Yes. Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes. Three ayes.

[25:43] Hernandez. Yes. Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes. Three ayes.

[25:43] Hernandez. Yes. Councilmember. Nazarian. Yes. Three ayes. These items are approved.

[25:44] Nazarian. Yes. Three ayes. These items are approved.

[25:44] Nazarian. Yes. Three ayes. These items are approved. Meeting is adjourned. The

[25:45] These items are approved. Meeting is adjourned. The

[25:46] These items are approved. Meeting is adjourned. The meeting is adjourned. Thank you.

[25:49] Meeting is adjourned. The meeting is adjourned. Thank you.

[25:49] Meeting is adjourned. The meeting is adjourned. Thank you. Thank you.

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