[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. 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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.