Budget and Finance Commitee — Los Angeles, CA
Date: 2022-04-11
Time: 14:00

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

 Monday, April 11, 2022

 ROOM 1010, CITY HALL - 2:00 PM
 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KREKORIAN, CHAIR
 COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD
 COUNCILMEMBER KEVIN DE LEÓN
 COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ
 COUNCILMEMBER CURREN D. PRICE, JR.


 (Andrew Suh - Legislative Assistant - (213) 978-1072 or andrew.suh@lacity.org)

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and due to concerns over COVID-19, this Los Angeles City Council committee meeting
will take all public comment by teleconference.

The audio for this meeting is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar. The live audio can also be
heard at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside) and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro
Area).

Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254
5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 655 3266 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once
admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located at the end of this agenda.

 Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com

 Click here for agenda packets


Note: For information regarding the Committee and its operations, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant
at the phone number and/or email address listed above. The Legislative Assistant may answer questions and provide
materials and notice of matters scheduled before the City Council. Sign Language Interpreters, Communication Access
Real-Time Transcription (CART), Assistive Listening Devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided
upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event
you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing Sign Language Interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly
recommended. For additional information, please contact the Legislative Assistant listed above.

Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require
you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information
is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or
ethics.commission@lacity.org.

 MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT

 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

ITEM(S)

(1) 22-0218
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Perry Lawrence and Kathy Lawrence v. City of Los Angeles,
 et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV07864. (This matter
 arises out of a multi-vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident resulting
 from a dangerous condition of public property located on Foothill Boulevard
 at its intersection with Saluda Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.)




(2) 22-0220
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Steven Ray Hill, ll v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12893. (This matter arises from a vehicle
 accident that occurred on July 30, 2019 at 4454 Pico Boulevard in the City
 of Los Angeles.)




(3) 22-0222
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Hugo Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 19STCV08862. (This matter arises from an
 incident that occurred on September 23, 2018, involving the Los Angeles
 Fire Department.)
(4) 22-0223
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Viancy J. Amaya Munoz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. BC708584. (This matter arises from an
 employment-related matter.)




(5) 22-0286
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Joan Morris v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 19STCV46012. (This matter arises from an
 automobile accident that ocurred on January 31, 2019 on Schrader
 Boulevard near its intersection with Sunset Bouelvard, in Los Angeles,
 California.)




(6) 22-0285
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Gregory Randall v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior
 Court Case No. BC716749. (This matter arises from a complaint of failure
 to reasonably accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process
 and failure to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation in violation
 of the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) against the City.)




(7) 22-0327
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled William Cooper v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior
 Court Case No. 20STCV23455. (This matter arises from an incident
 involving alleged violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act.)




(8) 22-0328
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Wayne William Wright v. Charles Beck, et al., United District
 Court Case No. 2:15-cv-05805-DSF (ASx). (This case concerns the
 alleged wrongful destruction of property that was seized pursuant to
 warrants issued in 2004 and destroyed by the Los Angeles Police
 Department in 2014.)




(9) 22-0361
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Christopher Jackson v. Officer Forman, et al., United States
 District Court Case No. 2:19-cv-02443 DMG (AGRx). (This matter arises
 from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department
 on May 27, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.)




(10) 22-0359
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled David Bond v. City of Los Angeles, United States District
 Court Case Nos. 21-CV-01327 RGK (JEMx) and 22-CV-00098 RGK
 (JEMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los
 Angeles Police Department on May 29, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.)
(11) 21-1335
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. BC666678. (This matter involves a dangerous
 condition of public property arising out of a multi-vehicle traffic accident
 which occured on Sunset Boulevard at its intersection with Chautauqua
 Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.)




(12) 13-0600-S133
 City Attorney report and Ordinance relative to repealing Los Angeles
 Administrative Code sections and uncodified ordinances to close dormant
 city funds with zero balances.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: No

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(13) 21-0874-S1
 City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to the COVID-19
 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status
 Reports for February 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: No

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(14) 21-1028-S3
 CAO report relative to the Fourth Construction Projects Report (CPR) for
 Fiscal Year 2021-22. (This item was also heard by the Information,
 Technology, and General Services Committee on April 7, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Debt Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(15) 21-0520
 CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst joint report relative to the California
 Comeback Plan.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(16) 22-0201
 Zoo Department report relative to the appropriation of funds from the Fiscal
 Year 2021-22 Unappropriated Balance for the Zoo WiFi and Data Network
 Expansion Project. (This item was heard by the Arts, Parks, Health,
 Education, and Neighborhoods Committee on March 22, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(17) 21-0600-S46
 Bureau of Street Lighting report relative to a connectivity and digital
 inclusion update and proposal for Universal Broadband Services in
 disadvantaged communities. (This item was heard by the Public Works
 Committee on March 9, 2022 and the Information, Technology, and
 General Services Committee on April 7, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(18) 22-0307
 Department of Animal Services report relative to transferring funds and
 authorizing two positions for the Citywide Community Cat Program. (This
 item was heard by the Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare
 Committee on April 6, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.




(19) 22-0291
 Motion (Rodriguez – Bonin, et al.) relative to the feasibility of establishing a
 one million dollar single payment fund for stipends available to participants
 of the Youth Development Department’s student financial literacy program;
 and related matters.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(20) 22-0393
 CAO and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to an extension of
 letter of credit facilities supporting the Municipal Improvement Corporation
 of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Commercial Paper Note
 Program, and a replacement letter of credit (Los Angeles Convention
 Center).

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(21) 22-0031
 CONTINUED from January 24, 2022:
 Motion (De Leon – Blumenfield) relative to the below market sale of four
 Combo Hydrojetter/Catch Basic Cleaner vehicles and two dump trucks to
 the City of Ensenada, Mexico.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




If you challenge this Committee's action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at
the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing.
Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the
administrative record.

Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at
lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000).

Telecommunication Relay Services

Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology,
telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with
a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-
to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications.

Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive
telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long
distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state
or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.

What forms of TRS are available?There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment
available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay
Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail
descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay
service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is
deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit theFCC's
Disability Rights Office website.

JOURNAL – BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

 Monday, April 11, 2022

 ROOM 1010, CITY HALL - 2:00 PM
 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KREKORIAN, CHAIR
 COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD
 COUNCILMEMBER KEVIN DE LEÓN
 COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ
 COUNCILMEMBER CURREN D. PRICE, JR.


 (Andrew Suh - Legislative Assistant - (213) 978-1072 or andrew.suh@lacity.org)

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and due to concerns over COVID-19, this Los Angeles City Council committee meeting
will take all public comment by teleconference.

The audio for this meeting is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar. The live audio can also be
heard at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside) and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro
Area).

Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254
5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 655 3266 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once
admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located at the end of this agenda.

 Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com

 Click here for agenda packets


Note: For information regarding the Committee and its operations, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant
at the phone number and/or email address listed above. The Legislative Assistant may answer questions and provide
materials and notice of matters scheduled before the City Council. Sign Language Interpreters, Communication Access
Real-Time Transcription (CART), Assistive Listening Devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided
upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event
you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing Sign Language Interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly
recommended. For additional information, please contact the Legislative Assistant listed above.

Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require
you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information
is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or
ethics.commission@lacity.org.

 MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT

 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

ITEM(S)

(1) 22-0218
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Perry Lawrence and Kathy Lawrence v. City of Los Angeles,
 et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV07864. (This matter
 arises out of a multi-vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident resulting
 from a dangerous condition of public property located on Foothill Boulevard
 at its intersection with Saluda Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.)




(2) 22-0220
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Steven Ray Hill, ll v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12893. (This matter arises from a vehicle
 accident that occurred on July 30, 2019 at 4454 Pico Boulevard in the City
 of Los Angeles.)




(3) 22-0222
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Hugo Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 19STCV08862. (This matter arises from an
 incident that occurred on September 23, 2018, involving the Los Angeles
 Fire Department.)
(4) 22-0223
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Viancy J. Amaya Munoz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. BC708584. (This matter arises from an
 employment-related matter.)




(5) 22-0286
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Joan Morris v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 19STCV46012. (This matter arises from an
 automobile accident that ocurred on January 31, 2019 on Schrader
 Boulevard near its intersection with Sunset Bouelvard, in Los Angeles,
 California.)




(6) 22-0285
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Gregory Randall v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior
 Court Case No. BC716749. (This matter arises from a complaint of failure
 to reasonably accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process
 and failure to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation in violation
 of the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) against the City.)




(7) 22-0327
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled William Cooper v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior
 Court Case No. 20STCV23455. (This matter arises from an incident
 involving alleged violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act.)




(8) 22-0328
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Wayne William Wright v. Charles Beck, et al., United District
 Court Case No. 2:15-cv-05805-DSF (ASx). (This case concerns the
 alleged wrongful destruction of property that was seized pursuant to
 warrants issued in 2004 and destroyed by the Los Angeles Police
 Department in 2014.)




(9) 22-0361
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Christopher Jackson v. Officer Forman, et al., United States
 District Court Case No. 2:19-cv-02443 DMG (AGRx). (This matter arises
 from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department
 on May 27, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.)




(10) 22-0359
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled David Bond v. City of Los Angeles, United States District
 Court Case Nos. 21-CV-01327 RGK (JEMx) and 22-CV-00098 RGK
 (JEMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los
 Angeles Police Department on May 29, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.)
(11) 21-1335
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
 case entitled Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. BC666678. (This matter involves a dangerous
 condition of public property arising out of a multi-vehicle traffic accident
 which occured on Sunset Boulevard at its intersection with Chautauqua
 Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.)




(12) 13-0600-S133
 City Attorney report and Ordinance relative to repealing Los Angeles
 Administrative Code sections and uncodified ordinances to close dormant
 city funds with zero balances.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: No

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 APPROVED City Attorney report and Ordinance dated March 18, 2022 – (4) Yes;
 Absent: De Leon
(13) 21-0874-S1
 City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to the COVID-19
 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status
 Reports for February 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: No

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 NOTED and FILED City Administrative Officer reports dated February 18, 2022,
 March 8, 2022, March 17, 2022, and April 1, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon
(14) 21-1028-S3
 CAO report relative to the Fourth Construction Projects Report (CPR) for
 Fiscal Year 2021-22. (This item was also heard by the Information,
 Technology, and General Services Committee on April 7, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Debt Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 30, 2022 – (4) Yes;
 Absent: De Leon
(15) 21-0520
 CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst joint report relative to the California
 Comeback Plan.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 NOTED and FILED joint City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst
 report dated March 17, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon
(16) 22-0201
 Zoo Department report relative to the appropriation of funds from the Fiscal
 Year 2021-22 Unappropriated Balance for the Zoo WiFi and Data Network
 Expansion Project. (This item was heard by the Arts, Parks, Health,
 Education, and Neighborhoods Committee on March 22, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 CONCURRED with the March 22, 2022 action of the Arts, Parks, Health, Education,
 and Neighborhoods Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon
(17) 21-0600-S46
 Bureau of Street Lighting report relative to a connectivity and digital
 inclusion update and proposal for Universal Broadband Services in
 disadvantaged communities. (This item was heard by the Public Works
 Committee on March 9, 2022 and the Information, Technology, and
 General Services Committee on April 7, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 CONCURRED with the April 7, 2022 action of the Information, Technology, and
 General Services Committee, AS AMENDED – (5) Yes; Amendment attached to the
 Council file
(18) 22-0307
 Department of Animal Services report relative to transferring funds and
 authorizing two positions for the Citywide Community Cat Program. (This
 item was heard by the Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare
 Committee on April 6, 2022)

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.




 CONCURRED with the April 6, 2022 action of the Personnel, Audits, and Personnel
 Welfare Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon
(19) 22-0291
 Motion (Rodriguez – Bonin, et al.) relative to the feasibility of establishing a
 one million dollar single payment fund for stipends available to participants
 of the Youth Development Department’s student financial literacy program;
 and related matters.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 APPROVED Motion (Rodriguez – Bonin, et al.) – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon
(20) 22-0393
 CAO and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to an extension of
 letter of credit facilities supporting the Municipal Improvement Corporation
 of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Commercial Paper Note
 Program, and a replacement letter of credit (Los Angeles Convention
 Center).

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated April 5, 2022 and City Attorney
 report and Ordinance both dated April 7, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon
(21) 22-0031
 CONTINUED from January 24, 2022:
 Motion (De Leon – Blumenfield) relative to the below market sale of four
 Combo Hydrojetter/Catch Basic Cleaner vehicles and two dump trucks to
 the City of Ensenada, Mexico.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 APPROVED Motion (De Leon – Blumenfield), AS AMENDED– (5) Yes; Amendment
 attached to the Council file


If you challenge this Committee's action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at
the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing.
Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the
administrative record.

Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at
lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000).

Telecommunication Relay Services

Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology,
telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with
a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-
to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications.

Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive
telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long
distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state
or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.

What forms of TRS are available?There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment
available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay
Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail
descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay
service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is
deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit theFCC's
Disability Rights Office website.