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VOL. 31, No. 85
CA DMV Wait Times Unacceptable SENTENCED TO 3 TO 10 Gov. Brown Orders Review YEARS IN STATE PRISON
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By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor
Gov. Jerry Brown recently ordered a performance audit of the state Department of Motor Vehicles in response to the public outcry over hours-long wait times and repeated computer crashes that delayed serving customers. State Finance Director Keely Martin Bosler, who was appointed by Brown, notified the agency that her office will conduct the financial review amid concerns about the DMV’s performance. “As we have discussed, long wait times at the Department of Motor
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Bill Cosby was sentenced on Tuesday to three to 10 years in state prison for the sexual assault of Andrea Constand. Judge Steven T. O’Neill rendered the decision Tuesday, the second day of the sentencing hearing at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa., saying, “I’m not permitted to treat him any differently based on who he is or who he was.” O’Neill also ruled that Cosby is a “sexually violent predator” and fined him $25,000. The sentence means that Cosby, once known as “America’s Dad,” will spend at least three years behind bars and then will become eligible for supervised release, although that’s not guaranteed. According to journalist Bobby Allyn, who was in the courtroom, the judge will not grant bail. The comedian was escorted out of the
courtroom in handcuffs and was placed in a car, where he was headed off to state prison. Cosby, 81, was convicted in April on three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault. While they had the potential to carry a 30-year sentence — 10 years per count — O’Neill said Monday, and the district attorney and defense attorney agreed, that the counts would be merged into just one. State guidelines recommend between one and four years for a single count. (The DA requested the maximum sentence, while Cosby’s legal team argued for leniency, given his age and frailty, including his blindness.) The disgraced Cosby Show star arrived at court on Tuesday morning with a smile on his face as he walked in alongside his legal team and handlers. His wife since 1964,
Camille Cosby, opted again not to attend. He chose not to make a statement when the judge asked if he had anything to say. Following the verdict, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said at a news conference on Tuesday that “it’s been a long journey to get here and today justice was served.” “For decades, the defendant has been able to hide his true self and hide his crimes using his fame and fortune,” Steele said. “He used his acting skills and his endearing personality to win over his victims and keep them silent. Finally, Bill Cosby has been unmasked, and we’ve seen the real man as he’s headed off to prison.” Steele praised Andrea Constand, saying, “We are all better off because she’s in our lives.”
$16 BILLION NEW DEBT ROLL BACK FUEL TAX, THREE NEW STATES? CALIFORNIA VOTERS WEIGH 12 PROPOSITIONS ON NOVEMBER’S BALLOT By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor
The 12 propositions that have earned a spot on California’s November ballot will ask voters to consider a host of changes including new limits on rent and a plan that might allow the Golden State to split itself into three. The measures were certified for the Nov. 6 ballot on Thursday. While the list is shorter than the 17 propositions on the fall ballot in 2016, it still presents Californians with some complicated choices. Four ballot measures will ask voters to authorize the sale of new government bonds, which must be paid back over time with interest.
The largest proposal is an $8.8-billion bond for water supply and storage efforts including water recycling, storm water capture, restoring fish habitats and repairing the spillways of the Oroville Dam that were damaged in 2017. A second ballot measure seeks approval for a $1.5 billion-bond to finance construction projects at 13 children’s hospitals across the state. Most of the money would go to nonprofit hospitals that serve children from low-income families and with special needs. Two other measures seek money for housing: a $4-billion bond for housing
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aimed at low-income residents and veterans and a $2-billion bond to finance new housing for the state’s homeless. Few topics are being as hotly debated in California in 2018 as the high cost of housing and the lack of affordable options for millions of residents. Two propositions seek changes for some of the state’s residents. A major battle is expected over the ballot measure to give cities and counties expanded power to impose rent control rules, repealing a long-standing state law that has limited new rent control efforts.
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GOVERNOR BROWN SIGNS BILL TO AID INGLEWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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By Francis Taylor, Asst. Editor
Assembly Bill 1840, a budget bill that provides critical funding for Inglewood Unified School District that was advanced by Inglewood Assemblywoman Autumn Burke was signed into law by Governor Brown earlier today. “Inglewood Unified School District has been in state receivership for six years, but is still struggling,” stated Assemblywoman Burke. “This funding provides IUSD the necessary investments to build up the district and the ability to focus its resources on what matters most, educating our children. Without this assistance, IUSD would have been in a dire financial position this and every year after. I want to thank Governor Jerry Brown and his staff for working with us on this comprehensive package for IUSD.” This bill is a result of a collective effort by a coalition of Legislators with school districts in state receivership. Along with providing direct funding assistance, the bill allows IUSD to raise additional revenue for the school district to better stabilize its future budgets, through the sale and lease of surplus property. Finally, AB 1840 gives school districts access to technical assistance for student performance and district management from the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. “I want to thank Assemblywoman Burke and the Legislators involved in providing legislation to improve the financial condition of the IUSD. Creative revenue generating opportunities to en-
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hance the education of the children of Inglewood is critical. I look forward to working with the Assemblywoman and the Legislature to complete our mission of providing the resources needed to make the IUSD a top tier leader in education” stated James T. Butts, Mayor of the City of Inglewood. “Thank you Assemblymember Burke and Governor Brown for making this commitment to Inglewood Unified School District and giving the opportunity to rebuild our infrastructure, regain the trust of our teachers and parents so
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The following statement was lifted from a recent Facebook post: “I ran 5 miles, 4x’s per week for @15 years on the concrete because I love outdoor workouts. Needless to say I tore up my knees and shins. About 2 weeks ago I went to Darby Park and decided to take off running. It felt amazing!! The red cushy stuff (don’t know the actual name) is a runners savior! I know I’m late in the thanking but I still want to do it! THANK YOU @Inglewood Park and Rec Team, District 1 Councilman George Dotson, Mayor James T. Butts, The City of Inglewood and whoever else played a roll in making our park better!! Yaaayyyy!! I’m excited!! #2milesdone #workingmywaybackto5 #redcushystuffisgreat #ILOVETORUN!! ”
that our beautiful children can thrive and succeed.” said Dr. Dionne Faulk, member of the Inglewood Unified School Board. “When I assumed office four years ago I began my work to help Inglewood Unified School District. It has been an arduous process requiring many meetings, community hearings, site visits by the Department of Finance and behind-thescenes work to get here,” stated Assemblywoman Burke. “The success or failure of a school district often defines a community and now IUSD will be on that path to success.”
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Meanwhile, the California Assn. of Realtors qualified a November measure to allow older homeowners to bring along their existing property tax rate to any new home they buy — a way to encourage those homeowners to consider a new purchase. Voters should expect an intense fall campaign over a $52-billion transportation plan approved by lawmakers last year. That plan, which calls for a major effort to repair and replace the state’s aging highways and roads, is financed by higher gas and diesel taxes as well as a new vehicle registration fee. Critics qualified a proposition for the ballot that would repeal those taxes and fees and require voters to approve any future effort to raise them in a future election. Two propositions made the ballot through the efforts of healthcare interest groups. One would impose new caps on charges assessed at outpatient kidney dialysis clinics. Money collected by the clinics above those new limits could be refunded to commercial health insurers. A second initiative would create new flexibility for when ambulance employees who work for private companies take their meal and rest breaks. It would also require additional worker training.
A decade after voters banned small confinement cages for some farm animals, backers of that law want to transition California away from selling any eggs from hens kept in cages. Those chickens would have to be cage-free by 2022. New rules would also apply to pigs and veal calves slaughtered and sold in the state. California could (someday) make daylight saving time permanent For those who hate the annual changing of the clocks, a November initiative almost gives you a chance to change that. A proposal written by the Legislature asks voters to give lawmakers the power to switch the state to permanent daylight saving time, but only if Congress allows states to do so. No ballot measure will get more national attention than the proposition by Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper to split California into three separate states. If voters approve the concept — creating the states of California (centered around Los Angeles), Northern California and Southern California — the issue would ultimately land in Congress. Its fate there, and possibly in the courts, is highly uncertain.
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EYE ON THE CITY
SENATOR STEVEN BRADFORD PROVIDED LEGISLATIVE UPDATE By Francis Taylor, Assistant Editor
Mayor Butts opened the weekly city council meeting by introducing State Senator Steven Bradford who provided a brief legislative update. Bradford explained that the senate is not in session at the present time but all of the legislative measures that have passed senate muster are on the governor’s desk awaiting his decision to sign or veto, including a number of measures he drafted or helped to advance that will have a positive impact on Inglewood residents. While Senator Bradford listed only a few of his legislative accomplishments, he chose to highlight his work and that of his legislative colleagues on Assembly Bill 987, authored by he and Assemblywoman Kamlager-Dove. The measure was approved by both houses of the Legislature with overwhelming support and awaits the Governor’s final approval to be signed into law. Described as the bill to help the Inglewood Revitalization Project and the Los Angeles Clippers Arena, Bradford explained that this measure was nearly identical to similar measures where local municipalities proposed to build sports venues in California however, none received the level of protest and push-back from local residents and businesses, requiring unprecedented effort in gaining approval from his colleagues. He cited the boon to Inglewood’s economy and the short and long-term jobs that will be created for Inglewood residents and others. Senator Bradford’s legislative initiatives also include a bill saving Low-Income Californians Money on Their Electric Bills. Another that will preserve the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) program in California law, while increasing the discount families may receive through the program, from 12 percent to 18 percent, and a signed budget that includes Senator Bradford’s request that will provide $5 million to California Community Colleges seeking to create programs and dedicate staff to improve chances for formerly incarcerated students. Mayor Butts thanked Senator Bradford for all of his efforts, especially his work and that of his colleagues on AB 987 and the regular council meeting resumed. The council adopted a resolution to ratify various appointments to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB) and a resolution establishing the City’s tax-supported appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as required by the “Gann Amendment” to the constitution. The council then approved a recommendation to pay past due invoices submitted by Magellan Advisors, LLC, for developing a fiber master plan for the City of Inglewood The council approved the city’s sponsorship of the 12th Annual Inglewood Open Studios Tour in the form of providing shuttle service, and marketing and publicity support. The council gave authorization to pay outstanding invoices submitted by Preferred Meals for meal services provided for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). A resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget to transfer Grant Funds in the amount of $150,000 into a specific account designated for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the purpose of planting 370 trees throughout the City of Inglewood was approved by the city council. They also approved an agreement with Housing Rights Center to provide fair housing counseling and housing discrimination services for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, effective October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019. In a measure to assist homeless persons in Inglewood, the council adopted a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget increasing the line item for motel vouchers and transitional housing services by $100,000. The council approved an Amended and Restated Agreement with Amtech Elevator Services, providing for a one-year term to allow the completion of the modernization of the two elevators at 115 S. Locust Street, as contemplated in Agreement No. 16-155. They also approved an Amended and Restated Agreement with J&S Systems, Inc., providing for a one-
year term to complete the installation of video and other low voltage security systems as contemplated in Agreement No. 15-290. The council approved an agreement with Ricardo Duffy to create certain new public art and other related services pertaining to existing art located at Parking Structure No. 2. (Bond Fund). The council approved an Amended and Restated Agreement No. 16-218 (dated July 26, 2016) by and between the City of Inglewood (City), the City of Inglewood, as Successor Agency to the Inglewood Redevelopment Agency (Successor Agency), the Inglewood Housing Authority (Housing Authority) and Inglewood Market Gateway LLC (Developer) to amend and replace the Scope of Development and Schedule of Performance required by the City for the disposition and development of certain Successor Agency-owned parcels of real property located at Florence Avenue and La Brea Avenue, 204, 139, 140, and 150 North Market Street (Successor Agency Parcels) . The Fiscal Year 20182019 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget was approved and adopted by the city council. The council approved an Amended and Restated Agreement with Amtech Elevator Services providing for a one-year term to allow the completion of the modernization of the two elevators at 115 S. Locust Street, as contem-
plated in Agreement No. 16-155. (Bond Funds). After the agenda items were discharged, Mayor Butts opened the floor to public comments. Among the most important public comments were questions about certain parcels of land and their proposed usage, the condition of established trees and the planting of new trees throughout the city, and general support for Mayor Butts and the city council. During the council member comments, member Dotson applauded the Shredding Event and thanked everyone for their support. He also acknowledged a very successful Back to School Tennis Day, thanking the mayor, council members, USTA and others who made the event possible and successful. Council Member Padilla also acknowledged the tennis event and indicated that many improvements are planned for the park and the tennis facilities. He also gave a shout out to the City of Los Angeles for their work in clearing the roadway on La Cienega Blvd. He also announced a new Arts Commissioner and announced a volunteer cleaning effort being planned for La Tijera School. Members Morales and Franklin acknowledged the Tennis event and thanked Senator Bradford for the work he performs in Sacramento for the City of Inglewood. Mayor Butts commented on earlier remarks about Inglewood’s trees. He indicated that the city has about 19,000 trees and that the city trims about 6,000 each year, indicating that the aim is to preserve
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CONVICTION AND JAIL SENTENCE ONE OF THE SCANDALS OF THE CENTURY
The image of Bill Cosby, ‘America’s Dad,’ being led from the court room in hand cuffs, on his way to state prison for a three to tenyear sentence on three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault, is an image that saddens many who believe that he is innocent of the charges for which he was convicted and cheers of ‘justice at last’ for his accusers and those who feel that anyone who uses drugs or other intoxicants to render a victim helpless to a sexual assault deserves to be thrown under the jail and the key discarded. However you feel about Cosby’s guilt or innocence or the severity and, or leniency of the sentence imposed by the judge, it is clear to me that the Cosby conviction will be among the top few scandals of the century. Do you remember former president Bill Clinton’s sexual, extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky that resulted in his impeachment proceedings and charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. What about the Watergate Scandal that forced the resignation of Richard Nixon, the first US president ever to quit or the John Wayne Bobbitt and Lorena Bobbitt scandal where she severed her husband’s penis following a vicious rape. I remember the Penn State Child Sex Abuse Scandal where assistant coach–Jerry Sandusky– had been molesting one young boy since he was 12 years old and supreme court nominee Clarence Thomas, who despite Anita Hill’s portrayal as a sexual deviant, did not prevent his confirmation or of course, the trial of the century, when O J Simpson was found not guilty for the murder of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. There are many others that captured the nation’s attention including the trial of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor, the New York governor whose career and marriage was damaged by his dalliances with a prostitution ring and even the former governor of the State of California who had fathered the child of his housekeeper and kept the matter secret for years. Bill Cosby’s fall from grace and celebrity accolade will surely be among the most covered scandals in our lifetime. His conviction and subsequent sentencing comes at a particularly poignant time in our nation’s history when we have a sitting U.S. president who as denied multiple sexual improprieties, a pending supreme court nominee who is
fighting to save his candidacy amid sexual impropriety allegations, and a bevy of others who have already lost or are in the process of losing everything as a result of previous bad acts related to improper or sometimes illegal sexual behavior. While Cosby’s charges had the potential to carry a 30-year sentence — 10 years per count — the judge said, and the district attorney and defense attorney agreed, that the counts would be merged into just one. State guidelines recommend between one and four years for a single count. It is significant to note that Cosby made a speech to an NAACP event in 2004 where he sharply admonished African Americans for blaming whites for their failures; urged single inner-city mothers to stop buying expensive shoes and cell phones; and told them to tell their sons to pull up their pants, among things they should do differently. At the same time, Cosby was travelling across the nation delivering a similar message at local inner city gatherings and he did the same in Liemert Park in Los Angeles Many objected to Cosby’s ‘holier-thanthou’ missives and many others labeled him a hypocrite as dozens of women came forward to announce that they too had been assaulted. Later a judge would agree that since Cosby had taken the position as a “public moralist,” that he had “voluntarily narrowed the zone of privacy that he is entitled to claim,” against the objections of Cosby’s legal team. The statements made in a previously sealed agreement could become public many years later. As we now know, these documents included a deposition in which Cosby admitted to obtaining Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to women he wanted to have sex with, and also giving them to at least one 19-year-old woman. I am very sorry that the positive image that Cosby publicly displayed for much of his life as ‘America’s Dad,” has been nearly completely shattered as a result of his recent conviction. At the same time, I stand with the women who had the strength to come forward and I hope that they too will find some eventual justice in their case against him. And finally, it is my position that there should be no sympathy for anyone who uses drugs or other intoxicants to render an individual incapable of consent to any sex act. Lock them up!
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“You’ve heard about how this assault changed her life. She has been through an ordeal through the past 14 years and she has been solid and steadfast,” the district attorney said. “She’s been a rock. She’s done the right thing over and over and over again.” Cosby’s publicist, Andrew Wyatt, said that Cosby is “doing great” following the sentencing. “Mr. Cosby knows that God is watching over him. He knows that these are lies,” Wyatt said. “They persecuted Jesus and look what happened. Mr. Cosby’s doing fine, he’s holding up well, and if anyone wants to say anything negative, you’re a joke as well.” Ebony Benson read a statement on behalf of Camille Cosby, where she accused the district attorney of using “falsified evidence” the during the trial. According to Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Laura McCrystal, more than a half dozen Cosby accusers — of which there are approximately 60 — were in the courtroom along with Constand, a former Temple University employee, for the sentencing. Day two also saw a psychologist, who was an expert witness for the defense; testify as to whether Cosby should be labeled a “sexually violent predator.” (Prosecutors had
called their witness on Monday.) Timothy Foley told the court that the risk of sex offenders reoffending after age 70 is “virtually negligible.” Cosby’s lawyer suggested that he hasn’t “acted out” in more than five years. Judge O’Neill’s ruling of the classification means that Cosby must undergo counseling for the rest of his life and report quarterly to authorities. His name will appear on a sex-offender registry sent to neighbors, schools, and victims, according to the AP. Constand’s victim impact letter was shared with the court. She said that the “psychological, emotional, and financial bullying included a slander campaign in the media that left my entire family reeling in shock and disbelief.” Attorney Gloria Allred, who represented many of Bill Cosby’s accusers, said she was “glad that judgment day has finally come for Mr. Cosby,” saying he showed “no remorse.” Chelan Lasha, who said Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in Las Vegas when she was 17 years old, said while she wanted “30 years,” she’s “very happy to know that Mr. Cosby will do time in prison.” “He is touchable, just like he touched us, unwillingly.
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RAMS & CHARGERS
UCLA & USC
By Steve Finley
HITS THE ROAD THIS WEEKEND
STAY AT HOME IN WEEK FOUR The 3-0 Los Angeles Rams and the 1-2 Los Angeles Chargers will stay in Los Angeles this week. The Rams play an early Thursday game tonight when they battle the 1-1-1 Minnesota Vikings at the Coliseum at 5:15 p.m. on Channel 11. On Sunday the Chargers face the 1-2 San Francisco 49ers at the StubHub Center at 1 p.m. on Channel 2. Last Sunday the Rams beat the Chargers 35-23 behind the passing of Jared Goff and the running of Todd Gurley. Goff completed 29 out of 36 passes for 354 yards and three touchdowns and Gurley ran for 104 yards on 23 carries. Former Serra high and USC star Robert Woods caught 10 passes for 104 yards. “I thought Jared Goff was outstanding and our offensive line played really well and our defense made some tough stops against a great offense,” said Rams head coach Sean McVay after their win on Sunday. “Goff is a great football player and he is making plays that great football players make.” Although the Chargers lost the game wide receiver Mike Williams had a career day. He had 81 receiving yards for two touchdowns. “I’m making the best of my opportunities,” said the 6-4 220 pound receiver after the game. “Every time the ball comes my way I feel like something good comes from it. So I just try to continue to get better.”
Ram wide receiver Cooper Kupp breaks a tackle against the Chargers last Sunday on his way to a touchdown in the Rams 35-23 victory.
Mike Williams of the Chargers splits the defense to score one of his two touchdowns against the Rams last Sunday. The two Ram players are Marcus Peters, left and Aqib Talib.
FOOTBALL TEAMS By Steve Finley UCLA will be looking for their first win of the season on Friday when the 0-3 Bruins travel to Colorado to face the Buffalos at 6 p.m. The Bruins need to improve on all phrases of the game if they expect to beat 3-0 Colorado. Their offense, defense and special teams need to be at their best if they expect to be victorious. The quarterback situation is still unclear between Wilton Speight, a graduate player and freshman Dorian Thompson-Robinson. When your team is 0-3 position all positions are up in the air but especially the quarterback position. Speight is a 6-6 pocket passer and Thompson-Robinson is a 6-1 quarterback that likes to use his legs and his arm. USC’s next game is Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on the road against Arizona. The Trojans are 2-2 after their 39-36 thrilling win over Washington State last Friday at the Coliseum. Arizona is 1-2 but they still have one of the best quarterbacks in the Pac-12 in former Serra high star Khalil Tate.
LeBron James was all business during Laker Media at their training camp in El Segundo. Their first home preseason game is Tuesday, October 2, at the Staples Center.
Tobias Harris of the Clippers speaks to the media during Clipper Media Day last Monday at their training facility in Playa Vista. Their first preseason home game is Wednesday, October 3. at the Staples Center.
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PINETTA’S TRANSPORT 937 S. CEDAR AVENUE INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Registered Owner(s): Carlos Eduardo Pinetta, 937 S. Cedar Avenue, Inglewood, CA 90301 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 11, 2018. I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Carlos Eduardo Pinetta Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 11, 2018. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.) September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 2018 IT004223012002043 Inglewood Today
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as many trees as possible because foliage is one of the main differences in distinguishing a pricey neighborhood from a non-pricey one. He also addressed the allegation that trees cause residential plumbing damage citing the fact that if a home owner has a leak in their underground plumbing, the tree routes will find that leak and eventually a blockage will occur. The problem begins with the leak, not with the tree. Mayor Butts also thanked the 40-Love Foundation for the great Inglewood tennis event and re-affirmed the city’s commitment to improving our tennis facilities. Finally, Mayor Butts thanked the legislators responsible for AB 987, indicating that, despite those who oppose the measure, more than $10 billion in economic growth and development is coming to the City, without the need for public funds; the city will
end the fiscal year with an unprecedented cash reserve and that the city will experience the level of growth and development that is on par with Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York.
Vehicles do not reflect the high standards of service that Californians expect from their state government,” Bosler wrote in a letter Friday to DMV Director Jean Shiomoto. The audit by Bosler’s staff will look at issues including field office operations, the customer experience, computer problems and the DMV’s governance structure. It will also examine an estimated 23,000 errors at DMV offices when people either were unknowingly registered to vote or had mistakes made in their registration status — problems that began during the rollout of the state’s new “motor voter” program. The review will cost about $800,000 and is expected to result in a report with recommendations to be released to the public in March, according to H.D. Palmer, a spokesman for the Finance Department. With Brown leaving office in January, the timing of the audit means any proposals for improving DMV operations will be considered by the next governor and Legislature. Residents have complained in the last three months of waiting four to six hours at DMV offices as the agency deals with complications caused by Real IDs, a new driver’s license and identification card design required for airline passengers starting in late 2020. The delays have been worsened by frequent computer crashes, including one Thursday that interrupted operations at 68 of the DMV’s 172 field offices for more than two hours. Bosler credited the DMV with actions in the last few months to reduce wait times that include extending field office hours, opening more than 60 offices on Saturdays, setting up more self-service terminals and hiring hundreds of additional workers. The audit will identify “customer service improvements and other operational efficiencies that will improve ongoing essential services,” Bosler said. When asked if the governor still has confidence in Shiomoto, a spokesman for Brown said, “Right now our focus is on getting the problems fixed.” The DMV director said her agency will cooperate with the auditor. A report to the Legislature on Aug. 15 indicated that a shift in staffing at field offices allowed the DMV to reduce the average wait time for those without appointments to 137 minutes from 162 minutes the week before, with some offices experiencing much longer wait times. On Friday, DMV officials said the average wait time for those without an appointment statewide has dropped to 53 minutes. However, for the top 20 offices with the longest wait times, the average as of Wednesday was 61 minutes, ranging from 112 minutes at one office to a low of 18 minutes at another, the DMV reported. Patterson said the state’s official goal is to allow DMV customers to complete transactions in an hour or less, and he hopes the audit allows that to be achieved at every field office. Later in the day, Brown vetoed five bills that would have put new workloads on the DMV, including a measure that would separate citations for driving under the influence of marijuana from drunk driving so the state could determine the scope of the drugged driving problem. “Reducing wait times in field offices and addressing the urgent needs of customers is the top priority,” Brown wrote in his veto message. “The programming required to implement these bills will delay the department’s ability to fully modernize its aging information technology systems.” “While wait times are improving at the DMV, the experiences of Californians at field offices across the state tell us that issues remain,” said Ting, a San Francisco Democrat.
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SEPTEMBER 14TH – NOVEMBER 16TH 2018
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