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ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE NO. 1

Original issue date: July 5, 2005 Re-issued: October 20, 2005

Subject: Ethics In Government

As public servants to the residents of Los Angeles, we must commit ourselves to a standard of conduct that maintains and enhances the public's trust in our local government. To fulfill this mandate, our individual and collective decision making processes must be based upon the highest possible ethical standards.

Mandatory Annual Ethics Training

City officials and staff members must be fully informed of the provisions of all existing ethics laws if we are to achieve compliance with the law. In recognition of the complex and evolving nature of ethics regulations, Board and Commission members, General Managers, Directors and Administrators of Departments, Offices, and Agencies, and staff of the Office of the Mayor shall attend an annual ethics training conducted by the City Ethics Commission, in partnership with the Office of the City Attorney. These training sessions shall be structured to assure that each participant has the knowledge to comply fully with all of the relevant ethics laws governing their service to the City of Los Angeles. The City Ethics Commission shall be responsible for reporting any non-compliance with this section to the Office of the Mayor.

Strict Enforcement of Recusal Laws and Regulations

City and State laws strive to ensure that public officials do not participate in matters in which they may have a conflict of interest. These laws typically may require that individuals recuse themselves from matters where they have an actual or perceived conflict of interest.

In addition, Charter Section 707 requires Commission or Board members to divest any investment, interest, or source of income that results in a significant and continuing conflict of interest. In order to achieve compliance with Section 707, the City must track when these recusals occur and the extent to which they impair a Commissioner or Board Member's ability to fulfill his or her public duties. Consequently, each Board or Commission member shall disclose, to the Office of the Mayor and City Ethics Commission, any conflicts by completing and submitting a recusal notice for any matter in which they are disqualified from participating, or would have been disqualified from participating had they been in attendance.

Timely and Complete Filing of All Disclosure Forms

It is essential to ensure transparency in government by achieving complete and timely filing of all City officials' disclosure forms, such as economic interest statements and city-related business disclosures, as required by City and State law. Each individual required to file these forms is responsible for doing so in a complete and timely manner. Any failure to meet these requirements may result in corrective action by the City Ethics Commission, Fair Political Practices Commission, and/or the Office of the Mayor.

Posting of the City of Los Angeles' Code of Ethics 

As a constant reminder of the importance of ethical conduct, all General Managers, Directors and Administrators of Departments, Offices and Agencies and Boards and Commissions of City Government shall post in all workplaces a current copy of the "City of Los Angeles' Code of Ethics". This document outlines the principles that should guide the actions of all City employees and its prominent display will reinforce these values. The City Ethics Commission shall be responsible for reporting non-compliance with this requirement to the Office of the Mayor.

Summary of Required Actions

Pursuant to this Executive Directive, the following instructions shall be implemented:

1. All Board and Commission members, General Managers, Directors and Administrators of Departments, Offices, and Agencies, and staff of the Office of the Mayor shall attend an annual ethics training conducted by the City Ethics Commission, in cooperation with the Office of the City Attorney.

2. Each Board or Commission member shall disclose to the Office of the Mayor and the City Ethics Commission, any conflicts by completing and submitting a recusal notice for any matter in which they are disqualified from participating, or would have been disqualified from participating had they been in attendance

3. All disclosure forms required by City and State law, such as economic interest statements and city-related business disclosures, shall be filed in a complete and timely manner by the relevant City officials and employees.

4. All General Managers, Directors and Administrators of Departments, Offices and Agencies and Boards and Commissions of City Government shall be required to post in all workplaces a current version of the "City of Los Angeles' Code of Ethics".

COMMISSIONER ETHICS PLEDGE

ETHICS PLEDGE

I support Mayor Villaraigosa's commitment to the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, and I pledge to adhere consistently to these values. I further agree to abide by the principles and restrictions stated below throughout my service to the City of Los Angeles.

I PLEDGE TO:

1) Act solely in the public interest.

2) Not participate in any paid lobbying activities to influence a City of Los Angeles decision or matter.

3) Avoid actual and perceived conflicts of interest at all times during my service to the City of Los Angeles.

4) Take full responsibility for learning and complying with all laws and rules governing the standards of conduct for public officials, including gift restrictions, disclosure requirements, and campaign finance limitations.

5) Disclose to the Counsel to the Mayor and/or the CRy Attomey, on request, any information necessary to establish my ongoing compliance with this Ethics Pledge or otherwise relevant to the Mayor's commitment to the highest ethical standards in government.

6) Waive my right to any compensation for service on a part-time commission.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As a condition of my appointment as a Commissioner or Board Member, I acknowledge and agree to comply with this Ethics Pledge throughout my term of service with the City of Los Angeles. I further understand that any violation of this Ethics Pledge may result in my Immediate removal and that I serve at the pleasure of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

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GENERAL MANAGER ETHICS PLEDGE

ETHICS PLEDGE

I support Mayor Villaraigosa's commitment to the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity, and I pledge to adhere consistently to these values. I further agree to abide by the principles and restrictions stated below throughout my service to the City of Los Angeles.

I PLEDGE TO:

1) Act solely in the public interest.

2) Avoid actual and perceived conflicts of interest at all times during my service to the City of Los Angeles.

3) Take full responsibility for learning and complying with all laws and rules governing the standards of conduct for public officials, including gift restrictions, disclosure requirements, and campaign finance limitations.

4) Disclose to the City Ethics Commission and/or Office of the City Attorney, on request, any information necessary to establish my ongoing compliance with this Ethics Pledge or otherwise relevant to the Mayor's commitment to the highest ethical standards in government.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I agree to comply with this Ethics Pledge. I further understand that any violation of this Ethics Pledge may result in corrective action being taken by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

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MAYORAL STAFF ETHICS PLEDGE

ETHICS PLEDGE

I support Mayor Villaraigosa's commitment to the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and Integrity, and I pledge to adhere consistently to these values. I further agree to abide by the principles and restrictions stated below throughout my service to the City of Los Angeles.

I PLEDGE TO:

1) Act solely in the public interest.

2) Avoid actual and perceived conflicts of interest at all times during my service to the City of Los Angeles.

3) Take full responsibility for learning and complying with all laws and rules governing the standards of conduct for public officials, including gift restrictions, disclosure requirements, and campaign finance limitations.

4) Disclose to the Counsel of the Mayor, on request, any information necessary to establish my ongoing compliance with this Ethics Pledge or otherwise relevant to the Mayor's commitment to the highest ethical standards in government.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I agree to comply with this Ethics Pledge. I further understand that any violation of this Ethics Pledge may result the termination of my employment with the Office of the Mayor.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE NO. 2

Original Issue date: August 12, 2005

Re-Issued: October 20, 2005

Subject: Rush Hour Construction on City Streets

Los Angeles continues to be the most congested City in the U.S. despite successful improvements stemming from substantial investment in public transit and other operational treatments on our freeways and city streets. In order to improve our regional economy, our quality of life, and the air we breathe, we must take every reasonable action to further improve traffic in the City of Los Angeles and reduce delays, including effectively enforce the rush hour construction ban on city streets.

Prohibition of Construction during Rush Hour

To Improve traffic flow on city streets, we must avoid construction in the public right-of-way during rush hour. This includes both actual construction on city streets as wall as the staging of equipment and materials, even if construction is not in the public right-of-way. Current City permits already prohibit construction on major roads during the morning and evening rush hours. This Executive Directive formalizes the prohibition on rush hour construction by any City department or agency on major roads from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., except as noted below.

Strict Enforcement of Permit Regulations

Permits Issued by the Department of Public Works for construction in the public rights-of-way prohibit construction during the morning and evening rush hours; however there has been no sustained effort at enforcing these restrictions. To give the prohibition teeth, the Department of Public Works must also enforce the ban on rush hour construction. The Board of Public Works shall be responsible for developing appropriate administrative penalties and procedures as well as enforcing the ban, including any regulations adopted by ordinance. The Board of Public Works shall identify and assign existing staff to enforce the ban, and shall augment the enforcement staff as resources are available.

Exemptions to the Prohibition

In recognition of the priority need to protect public health and safety, it is the intent of this Executive Directive that construction activities related to emergency maintenance and repair are exempted from the rush hour construction ban. Exemptions should be carefully considered for major public works projects and formal traffic mitigation plans shall be required for projects that receive exemptions.

Summary of Required Actions

Pursuant to this Executive Directive, the following Instructions shall be implemented:

1. All General Managers, Directors and Administrators of Departments, Offices and Agencies and Boards and Commissions of City government--including proprietary departments--shall be required to immediately effectuate and maintain changes to their respective operations to ban rush hour construction on city streets, except as otherwise exempted in this Directive or by ordinances, and shall be required to report back to the Office of the Mayor within 30 days with details confirming their compliance with this Directive.

2. The Board of Public Works shall adopt administrative penalties and procedures to enforce the objectives of this Directive and shall assign the appropriate staff to carry out this objective.

3. The Board of Public Works shall develop and adopt policy criteria for exempting major public works projects, consistent with all executive directives and ordinances.

4. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation shall develop and approve traffic mitigation plans as required in this Directive.

5. Each City agency or department who engages in emergency rush hour construction shall be required to notify the Los Angeles Department of Transportation; LADOT shall be responsible for posting appropriate signs and Implementing traffic mitigations to minimize the impact on traffic flow.

6. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation shall provide communications support to the Department of Public Works in support of this Directive.

7. This Directive shall remain in effect unless rescinded or superseded by another Directive, ordinance, and/or other applicable law.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE NO. 3

Issue date: October 20, 2005

Subject: Executive Review and Approval of Departmental Requests for Regular and Semi-Proprietary Departments

Sections 230 and 231 of the City Charter designate the Mayor as the Executive Officer of the City, with responsibility for exercising management authority over all departments. Consequently, it is necessary that I be kept informed of all matters that may significantly affect City operations or the general public, and have the opportunity to review departmental requests related to the supervision, regulation and management of City departments.

Therefore, departments are directed to submit to my Office any and all matters of policy or financial significance to City operations or the public which will assist me in my Charter obligation and leadership responsibilities.

For all matters requiring my approval as described below, departments shall submit a clearly identifiable original document, signed by your General Manager or executive manager acting in lieu, along with two copies, to the Legislative Coordinator in my Office. All Items shall be submitted in sufficient time to meet applicable deadlines and be accompanied by complete supporting documentation. After review by my Office, which may include a City Administrative Officer report, items will be forwarded to the City Clerk for Council consideration if such is required, or else returned to the originating department with my approval or disapproval.

The following items shall be submitted to my Office first, except as otherwise directed by law, to the attention of my Legislative Coordinator:

1. All new requests for position resolution authority, and for appropriations and fund transfers that require subsequent consideration by the City Council (i.e. in excess of the amount the Mayor is authorized to approve under Charter Section 343).

2. All proposed General Plan Amendments, under Charter Section 555.

3. All 90-day employment of retired employee requests, under Charter Section 1164.

4. All temporary transfer of employee requests, under Charter Section 233.

5. All Community Development Department (CDD) and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) program transmittals that are not informational reports requested by the Council.

6. All proposals for Charter amendments to be placed before the electorate.

7. All proposals for ordinances.

8. A copy of your Board action and supporting documentation, as soon as possible, when the City Council assumes jurisdiction over an action of your Board under Charter Section 245.

9. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) between your department and a proprietary department that may affect the operations, expenditures or revenues of either department.

10. Major organizational changes, especially those that affect the duties of the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Auditor.

11. Intergovernmental or legislative issues that could have a significant impact on department or City policy, operations or finances. These issues include proposals that would create new or modify existing agreements (formal and informal), guidelines, rules, regulations, laws or governance structures, including the acceptance of penalties or terms for mitigation for violations of State or Federal laws or regulations.

12. Strategic documents affecting major department operations (e.g. Fiber Implementation Plan, IT Strategy, purchasing, hedging, strike plans).

13. Development, purchase and design of all proposed information technology or systems, projects, databases and programs, including pilot projects.

14. All proposed professional and personal services contracts or contract amendments that meet any of the following criteria. This includes contracts that may require subsequent approval by the City Council:

a. Contracts/amendments which are both over $25,000 in amount and over three months in duration.

b. Contracts/amendments not funded in the adopted budget, regardless of amount or term.

c. Contracts/amendments in excess of $100,000 that are funded in the Capital improvement Expenditure Program of the adopted budget, regardless of term.

d. Contracts/amendments for department management audits, regardless of amount or term.

e. Contracts/amendments that are grant funded, regardless of amount or term.

Note 1: Contracts/amendments that do not fit the criteria above will not require transmittal to the Mayor, but must still be reviewed by the City Administrative Officer (CAO). Please note this is a new process. Transmit such requests directly to the CAO. The CAO will indicate approval or disapproval back to the requesting department, with a copy to the Mayor's Office. The CAO has been instructed to monitor this new process and report back should this new policy cause delays.

Note 2: Notwithstanding that a contract/amendment may not fit any of the criteria above, I may instruct the CAO, and the CAO will also have autonomous discretion, to route to me any significant contract request for my approval prior to CAO action.

Note 3: When you submit contract approval requests to my Office, please attach copies of the draft contract or amendment. Do not transmit your original (wet-ink) contract or amendment.

15. Matters of policy or financial significance to City operations or the public.

16. All departments' requests to apply for competitive grant funds, or to accept an award of competitive grant funds, may be submitted simultaneously to my Office and the City Council as permitted under Division 14 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

Executive this 20th day of October, 2005.

ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA Mayor

Supersedes the following Executive Directives:

Bradley Series: No. A-1 dated October 1, 1984, No. 14 dated October 15, 1980, No.16 dated July 13, 1992, and No.18, dated October 15, 1980.

Riordan Series: No. 2 dated July 26, 1993.

Hahn Series: No. AP-3 dated December 3, 2002.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE NO. 4

Issue date: October 20, 2005

Subject: Executive Review and Approval of Departmental Requests for the Proprietary Departments

Sections 230 and 231 of the City Charter designate the Mayor as the Executive Officer of the City, with responsibility for exercising management authority over all departments. Consequently, it is necessary that I be kept informed of all matters that may significantly affect City operations or the general public, and have the opportunity to review matters related to the supervision, regulation and management of your departments.

Unless otherwise exempted by law, all matters requiring City Council consideration are matters of consequence. You are directed to submit to my Office for review all proposals requiring City Council consideration prior to submittal to or consideration by your Board of Commissioners.

For all matters requiring my approval as described below, I direct you to submit a clearly identifiable original document, signed by your General Manager or executive manager acting in lieu, along with two copies/to the Legislative Coordinator in my Office. All items shall be submitted in sufficient time to meet applicable deadlines and be accompanied by complete supporting documentation. After review by my Office, which may include a City Administrative Officer report, the item will be returned to your Department so that the matter may be scheduled for and considered by your Board of Commissioners. General Managers shall ensure sufficient lead time to allow my Office, the City Administrative Officer and your Board of Commissioners thoughtful review of your request well in advance of any pending deadline.

The following items shall be submitted to my Office first, except as otherwise directed by law, to the attention of my Legislative Coordinator:

1. All 90-day employment of retired employee requests, under Charter Section 1164 (applicable only to Airports and Harbor).

2. All proposals for Charter amendments to be placed before the electorate.

3. All proposals for ordinances.

4. All proposed professional and personal services contracts or contract amendments that require City Council approval. These include proposed contracts for personal services, legal counsel, permits, franchises, sales agreements, licenses, operating agreements, concessions and leases.

When you submit contract approval requests to my Office, please attach copies of the draft contract or amendment. Do not transmit your original (wet-ink) contract or amendment.

5. Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) between a proprietary department and another City department that may affect the operations, expenditures or revenues of either department.

6. Board orders, resolutions, and indentures that request authority for the Issuance of bonds or other debt instruments including Certificates of Participation, lease financings and derivatives (including but not limited to interest rate swaps). In addition, any and all other disclosure documents relating to these Instruments, including but not limited to Preliminary Official Statements, Official Statements and continuing disclosure documents.

7. Changes in the level or structure of utility rates, tariff rates or fees, regardless of their effect on your revenues.

8. Major organizational changes, especially those that affect the duties of the General Manager, Assistant General Manager, Executive Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Auditor.

9. Intergovernmental or legislative Issues that could have a significant impact on department or City policy, operations or finances. These Issues include proposals that would create new or modify existing agreements (formal and Informal), guidelines, rules, "regulations, laws or governance structures, including the acceptance of penalties or terms for mitigation for violations of State or Federal laws or regulations.

10. Strategic documents affecting major department operations (e.g. Fiber Implementation Plan, IT Strategy, purchasing, hedging, strike plans).

11. Development, purchase and design of all proposed Information technology or systems, projects, databases and programs, including pilot projects.

12. A copy of your Board action and supporting documentation, as soon as possible, when the City Council assumes jurisdiction over an action of your Board under Charter Section 245.

13. Matters of policy or financial significance to City operations or the public.

Annual Budget Submittals

Proposed budget submittals of the Proprietary Departments are due to my Office and the City Administrative Officer no later than March 1 of each year and prior to submission to the City Council. These submittals must contain a detailed listing of your programs and related receipts and expenditures. The statement shall include a description of capital and operating programs linked to expenditures, anticipated borrowings, debt service coverage, and other key financial statistics, rate, tariff, revenue requirements, fee increases and organizational changes.

Debt Accountability and Capital Improvement Plan

Every two years, in conjunction with submittal of its annual budget, each Proprietary Department shall submit a debt accountability and major capital improvement plan to this Office, the Council, the City Controller and the City Administrative Officer. The plan shall contain the following elements:

1. A listing of each project for the upcoming 5-year period,

2. Total project cost, funding sources and phasing by fiscal year,

3. The anticipated impact of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan on ongoing operations and maintenance costs, and

4. The anticipated financing plan for completion of the 5-year program and its impact on overall departmental debt capacity and project debt service coverage.

Executed this 20th day of October, 2005.

ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA Mayor

Supersedes the following Executive Directives:

Bradley Series: A-1 dated October 1, 1984, No. 14 dated October 15, 1980, No. 16 dated July 13, t992, No. 18 dated October 15, 1980, and No. 39 dated July 5, 1984.

Riordan Series: No. 2 dated July 26, 1993.

Hahn Series: No. AP-3 dated December 3, 2002.

10/26/2005

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ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR

EXECUTIVE DIRECTIVE NO. 5

Issue date: October 20, 2005

To: Heads of all Departments of City Government (Except Airports, Harbor, Water and Power, City Employees' Retirement System and Fire and Police Pensions)

Subject: Revenue Billing and Collection

The City of Los Angeles has the fiscal responsibility of collecting taxes and fees to carry out its responsibilities and provide services to its residents and visitors. City departments play the primary role in this revenue billing and collection effort.

Under the City Charter, the Office of Finance has the responsibility and duty to develop guidelines for the collection of outstanding receivables and to make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the efficient organization of the revenue collection functions performed by City offices and departments. In May 2002, the Office of Finance released the Citywide Billing and Collection Guidelines based on best practices in both the public and private sector.

The Office of Finance's Citywide Billing and Collection Guidelines are attached and incorporated in this Executive Directive. All General Managers, Heads of Departments/Offices and Commissions of City Government (except Airports, Harbor, Water and Power, City Employees' Retirement System and Fire and Police Pensions) are directed to comply with the Citywide Billing and Collection Guidelines whose main criteria are listed, and ensure that their department immediately:

1. Submit to the Office of Finance for approval the template employed by the department for delinquency notices that use City Attorney letterhead, with language advising the debtor that their account may be subject to remedies including referral to a collection agency or legal action if payment is not received. Once approved, incorporate this into your billing cycles and use as a final notice on all delinquent accounts;

2. Refer delinquent accounts to outside collection agencies or the City's Collection Unit located in the Office of Finance, generally following 45 days of delinquency, as directed by Section 5.181 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code;

3. Review and implement measures to apply penalties and interest to all delinquent accounts at a level that effectively deters delinquency and encourages voluntary compliance in making timely payments;

4. Submit quarterly reports on accounts receivable, including aging accounts, to the Office of Finance;

5. Formulate and incorporate written policies and procedures for each process that involves billing and/or collection and submit to the Office of Finance;

6. Submit department reports of uncollectible accounts for write-off to the Board of Review annually as directed by Section 5.182 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and the Board of Review Protocols and Procedures, and

7. Ensure that a designated Department Executive Liaison regularly attends Revenue Management Committee meetings, chaired by the Office of Finance, and shares meeting information with all relevant department staff.

The Office of Finance shall continua to monitor referrals and compliance with the Citywide Billing and Collection Guidelines and advise my Office of the progress of departments. The Mayor's Office and the Office of Finance are also working together to create additional incentives that will encourage timely payment to the City and reduce future need for referrals to the City's Collection Unit or an outside collection agency. Please also confer as necessary with the Office of Finance regarding implementation of new billing processes or collection issues.

Your prompt cooperation will help increase the efficiency of Citywide billing and collection functions, maximize the recovery of revenue owed to the City and ultimately help improve services to our communities and neighborhoods.

Executive this 20th day of October, 2005

ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA Mayor

CITYWIDE GUIDELINES TO MAXIMIZE REVENUE COLLECTION (As developed by the Office of Finance, May 2002)

BACKGROUND

The major goal of any local government's revenue collection operation is to collect what it is owed. The benefits of an efficiently fun revenue program are significant, including improved revenue flow, more accurate cash forecasting and improved cash management, greater interest earnings on investments, consistent and equal treatment of taxpayers and greater budgetary control.

As far back as 1991, studies have been conducted to help improve the City's accounts receivable and collection process. Consulting firms and organizations such as Ernst & Young (1991 & 1994), Altmayer (1996), and City of Los Angeles Controller's Office (1998) have reviewed and evaluated the City's collection process. The L.A. County Citizen's Economy and Efficiency Commission completed a comprehensive analysis of County of Los Angeles operations in 1998.

Many of the same recommendations were made by each reviewing entity. Those recommendations included:

1. Developing standardized policies and procedures;

2. Contracting with outside collection agencies to help collect on delinquent accounts;

3. Enhancing departmental accounts receivable systems to provide adequate aging and tracking information;

4. Implementing a single citywide Accounts Receivable System, and

5. Establishing a citywide Revenue Collection Unit.

A national taskforce, established by the Government Finance Officers' Association (GFOA), compiled and analyzed more than 200 state and local government responses regarding their internal collection efforts. The study results clearly indicated the need for a practical, hands-on guide that addressed the entire revenue collection effort--from the pre-collection stage to the collection of court judgments. These guidelines begin the process of standardizing the City's approach to its billing and collection functions.

OVERVIEW OF THE REVENUE MANAGEMENT PROCESS

The assessment and billing of taxes and other revenue are two of the most important tasks faced by local governments in their dally operations. The inability of a local government to successfully accomplish these tasks can reduce the amount of revenue available to provide services to residents.

Administration of the revenue collection process begins even before the derision to render service. The Mayor and Council pass ordinances governing the framework, parameters and processes Involved with each City service. Many of the formative decisions made during the adoption of a fee or tax are intricetaly linked to how a department administers the billing and collection for that function.

Often, additional legal requirements may be imposed by federal or state agencies. For some City departments, operating policies and procedures require Commission action before implementation. The complexity of the process illustrates the need for standardization.

Opportunities for efficiencies, the streamlining of current processes and interdepartmental partnerships must be fully explored to realize the City's true revenue capacity. The guidelines have a predominately "front-end emphasis"--allowing the City "customers" every opportunity to make payment in a timely fashion. Departmental efforts must be focused on preventing accounts from falling into delinquency by clearly delineating in the initial Invoice the services billed, due dates, and the consequences of non-payment. Penalties and interest should generally be added to all delinquent invoices. Timeliness in notifying customers of delinquency and subsequent referral to an outside collection agencies and/or the City Attorney increase the likely success rate.

These guidelines are derived from public and private agency best practices that have been successful in developing efficient revenue management programs. They will act as a constructive blueprint for the reconfiguration of our billing and collection functions. The guidelines are broad and general to allow flexibility as departments develop specific policies and procedures that meet the guidelines and their unique operational requirements. In those rare instances where there is a conflict, departments should Include the following information in their written response: 1) the issue, 2) recommendations on changes in operating procedures to meet the guidelines, and 3) alternative approaches. The Office of Finance will work with departments in resolving these matters while still maintaining uniformity. It is also anticipated that policies and procedures may vary by revenue collection activity within departments. The goal is to prioritize debt collections, establish efficient polices and implement successful collections procedures. Regardless of the method of collection, there is an undisputed need for standard collection practices.

GUIDELINES

Written collection policies and procedure's must be accessible to all involved in the collections process, Including employees and taxpayers. Processes must be documented from the pre-collection phase through collection, Including the process by which referred delinquent accounts are monitored. Departments will submit their written policies and procedures to the Office of Finance, Attention Revenue Management, on or before July 5, 2002. Subsequent revisions to a department's procedures should be forwarded to the Office of Finance for review and comment. The departmental procedures will be reviewed to ensure uniformity and adherence to the general policy guidelines. As necessary, the Office of Finance will work with departments and the City Attorney's office to recommend revisions to the Administrative and Municipal Cede sections to reflect the overall policy. The Revenue Management Committee, a working group of the primary revenue producing departments along with the City Attorney, City Controller, the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Office (CAO), will meet regularly to further define the implementation issues.

Exhibit 1 (attached) illustrates the Revenue Process and provides the framework for the standardized guidelines. Generally, the process can be divided into six distinct phases:

* Pre-Service

* Billing/Invoice

* Cash Receipt and Proper Accounting

* Accounts Receivable Management

* Collection of Delinquent Accounts

* Tracking and Reporting Results

The following guidelines are provided for the billing and collection of City taxes, statutory fees, and permit revenues. A significant portion of the City's revenue comes from other governmental agencies, grants, pass-through revenues collected by the State and County on the City's behalf (property taxes, sales taxes, vehicle license fees) and, inter-fund transfers from the special funds to the General Fund. Due to the specialized nature of these transactions, separate guidelines will be issued regarding the timely collection of these items.

Pre-Service

1. Departments should require advance payments or substantial deposits as a condition of providing service, where appropriate.

While the City often does not have the option of withholding service, credit policies are one of the most effective tools to control the quality of receivables. Credit decisions are made during the pre-service period. The Institute of Management and Administration surveyed private companies in 1998 to see how they improved their operations. The results found that companies of all sizes in all industries were very successful at lowering the percentage of their customers who pay late by concentrating efforts early in the billing cycle.

Pre-payments and deposits are a way to minimize the number of transactions that require follow-up after the service Is provided. Wherever possible, departments should institute advance deposits or pre-payments. For example, in the Public Works department, developers draw against Initial deposits for services and replenish the depository account to continue work. This alleviates the necessity of invoicing entirely and requires only monitoring by the department. Not all activities lend themselves to this type of payment arrangement, but departments must look for similar opportunities within their own operations.

Departments may want to consider running credit checks before providing service as another way to minimize delinquent transactions. A credit report lists current employers and can help determine if debtors would be proper candidates for a payment plan. It also forewarns creditors of bankruptcy filings, pending judgments and past write-offs. The Harbor Department successfully uses this method prior to executing some of its lease agreements. Another prepayment option for consideration is the use of irrevocable Letters of Credit.

2. As many payment options should be offered as can reasonably be administered.

Department should review the payment alternatives available to their customers. In addition to accepting cash and checks as payment, many departments have successfully implemented the use of credit/debit cards, automated clearing house (ACH) wire transfers, and bank by phone payments, all of which accelerate the timing of when cash is received by the City. Other departments are exploring payment options via the Internet. Through the use of credit cards, a taxpayer is able to pay off their liability over time. Finally, payment plans also should be included as an option available to the debtor.

Use of a check verification system will be mandatory to minimize the number of returned checks in departments where the preferred payment method is a personal check, in 1997, there were approximately 15,400 returned checks from 14 different City departments. Through the use of a check verification system and an outside vendor for returned check collection in several departments, the volume of returned checks has decreased. Departments may contact the Treasurer's office for additional information regarding the established check verification procedures.

In addition, Exhibit 2 suggests check acceptance guidelines for immediate use and implementation. Public Counter personnel should be familiar with these guidelines and in cases where checks do not meet check acceptance criteria, they should ask for another form of payment.

3. Cross-referencing of persons/organizations with outstanding debts in other City departments will reduce the extension of credit to the same entity and engage all departments as partners In the collection effort.

Another critical factor found to improve collections is the ability to consolidate accounts of one debtor from several departments. Departments should identify safeguards in their operating policies that mitigate the extension of credit within the same department to persons/organizations with outstanding debts in another section of the same department. Cress-referencing between departments will require a greater effort between departments and will be addressed as part of the long-term City system solution. In order to do this, the City must compile an initial listing of outstanding accounts citywide, share the information with all stakeholders, and then maintain an accurate reference listing. This project will fall under the auspices of the Office of Finance working with the Revenue Management Committee.

4. The payment standard for City services will be uniform and the definition of a delinquent account, universal.

The definition of accounts receivable varies among departments primarily due to the City's fragmented approach to revenue management. This creates reporting difficulties and system barriers when trying to evaluate efforts citywide. To correct this deficiency, all initial invoices for service will be considered current if paid within 30 days. If payment is not received within the 30-day timeframe, the account becomes delinquent and penalties and interest should be applied, where appropriate.

Billing/Invoice

5. Invoices should be uniform with clearly written instructions end include the service billed, due date and a contact phone number that is readily identifiable.

The timing of a bill directly affects whether revenue is received. Initial invoices must be sent within five (5) business days of service. Failure to bill in a timely manner creates a two-fold negative impact. First, the longer an account goes without contact, the likelihood of recovery diminishes. Secondly, failure to attempt to collect creates a perception among future customers that accounts do not have to be paid. The collection process begins with the mailing of the invoice.

A cohesive process created by a common look and feel for Invoices and advice letters has been found to increase results. All invoices should Include the following standard information in an easily readable format:

* Name of person or company billed

* Correct address

* Account number of the person or company billed

* Type and amount of service provided

* Cost of service and amount due

* Contact name and phone number for assistance

* Whom to make the check or payment to

* Due dates dearly indicated

* Description of penalties and Interest that will be applied if payment is delinquent

* Clear, concise instructions for forms that need to be completed. It is not necessary to include instructions regarding every possible contingency or exemption. Too much text is confusing. Instructions should reflect the majority of transactions.

* A contact name and phone number to provide Information regarding special circumstances.

Departments should include samples of the Invoice and demand letters in their response to the Office of Finance.

6. A pre-printed return envelope that Includes the "Address Correction Requested" notation and the lockbox address should be Included with the invoice.

The use of a pre-printed return envelope with the "Address Correction Requested" feature instructs the post office to return the envelope with the forwarding address of a customer who has moved or the reason why the mall cannot be delivered to the addressee. This is an essential part of the process known as "skip tracing", which is an integral part of the collection effort.

Cash Receipt and Proper Accounting

7. Lockboxes should be used for all payments by check sent through the mall.

The City adopted a cash management policy, C.F.00-0249, on July 28, 2000 that directs departments to utilize lockbox services for immediate deposit of fees to City accounts. It further instructed that the Treasurer would provide the assistance necessary to achieve these goals.

Lock box systems are designed to improve the processing of revenues and accelerate the availability of funds by reducing the internal processing time delays before checks are converted into usable funds. They generally work as follows:

a) a local post office box is ranted by a financial institution in the City's name;

b) remittances are mailed to this specific post office box rather than to the department;

c) the financial Institution agrees to collect the remittances periodically throughout the day;

d) a bank staff person opens the remittances and sods the payments;

e) checks are processed for deposit that same day and,

f) copies of all normal or accepted remittances are forwarded dally to the department for Its Internal processing.

Departments must work with the Treasurer to institute the automated lockbox processing described above. A process is in place to evaluate requests for services to assure that the need for a lockbox is justified and to allow the City to negotiate the best fee for service.

The collection of cash receipts should be recorded on a daily basis in the City's Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or other departmental accounting system. Cash receipts information must be reconciled with the information in the department's Internal records to ensure that the amounts have been properly recorded In the appropriate fund and account.

8. The Automated Clearing House Systems (ACH) should be used for recurring payments In excess of $50,000.

The Automated Clearing House (ACH) is operated by the Federal Reserve System to transfer funds electronically between parties. The process allows the taxpayer to electronically transmit the payment (data file) directly to the City's bank account. These payments are often less labor intensive and therefore, less expensive than the processing of paper checks. It eliminates the internal processing delays and the check-clearing float, which usually amounts to several days. Departments should work with the Treasurer to offer this payment alternative for large, recurring transactions over $50,000.

Accounts Receivable Management

9. Penalties and Interest should be applied to all delinquent accounts and be set at a level that effectively deters taxpayers from becoming delinquent.

The L.A. County Citizens' Economy and Efficiency Commission surveyed state and local governments in 1998 regarding their debt collection practices. Eighty four percent (84%) of the public agencies imposed late fees or interest penalties on past due balances.

Interest charges should be uniformly applied within the City on all delinquent accounts. The purpose of interest is to reflect the cost of borrowing money. It is not intended as a punitive measure. The Office of Finance will annually calculate the appropriate interest rate. Beginning January 1, 2002, the Interest rata to be added to delinquent bills is 0.6 percent monthly or 7.2 percent annualized. Punitive penalties should be set at a level that provides sufficient incentive for customers to pay on time. Notices regarding the penalty tees and interest charges should be clearly outlined on original bills and invoices to reduce challenges from the debtor if the bill does become delinquent. In situations where changes in the Administrative or Municipal Code are required, departments shall evaluate their existing policies on penalties and interest and include their recommendations in their response to the Office of Finance.

Checks that are returned due to insufficient funds in a bank account should also be subject to penalties. It is imperative that the penalty fees are uniformly and consistently enforced each time a delinquency occurs. Returned check notices should clearly detail the consequences of non-payment and include the penalties and interest incurred.

10. Payment plans should be available as an option.

Payment plans are often offered to delinquent debtors as a remedy to further collection activities. Although interest continues to accrue, no further action is necessary by the department as long as the payments are made on schedule. Strict adherence to the payment timeframe and consequences of non-payment should be detailed in advance. If a scheduled payment is missed, a final notice asking for payment Should be sent within 3 days of the due date. If payment is not received within 5 days, the account should be referred with the penalties and interest to the appropriate agency.

Departments should include in their response to the Office of Finance specific information on whether or not payment plans are offered, the current terms offered and the maximum repayment period. Based on an overall evaluation, further direction will be provided regarding a consistent payment plan approach.

11. Departments will provide timely notice of delinquency.

If payment is not received within 30 days, the account is delinquent. Notices of delinquency should be sent within three days of delinquency with a 10-day period afforded for payment. Most public and private agencies generally send second letters that remind debtors that their accounts have become delinquent. Although follow-up letters should be firm in tone, the initial letter and the second letter will often give the debtor the benefit of the doubt. Given the compressed timetable for the delinquency notices, a sentence should be included in the notice stating, "If payment has already been made, please disregard this notice." However, the demand requests should use strong language to encourage payment and clearly identify the penalties and interest that have accrued. Language regarding the consequences of non-payment should also be included in the delinquent notices.

In some cases, it may be appropriate to combine the follow-up letter with telephone calls. Personal contact can often achieve what the written notice cannot. Departments should evaluate their individual operations and existing staffing to determine whether this will be beneficial to improving their collection rate.

12. Departments will send the final delinquency notice on City Attorney letterhead demanding payment within ten days, and if not received in twenty days, promptly refer the outstanding account to the proper collection authority.

If the debtor fails to comply with the notice of delinquency, stronger measures are generally necessary to collect the debt. Once an invoice and a delinquency notice has been sent, a final notice should be drafted on City Attorney letterhead that clearly states the account will be forwarded for criminal or civil prosecution if payment is not received within ten days. To ensure that all payments are processed, departments should wait 20 days before issuing the final notice.

The City Attorney has provided standard language to be used in the final notice. A sample letter was provided at the February Revenue Management Committee meeting for departments to use in crafting their final delinquency notice. The final notice must be submitted to the Office of Finance, Revenue Management for approval before it is used. No modifications or deviations from the language provided by the City Attorney's Office is allowed. Departments are also to provide written notice to the City Attorney's Office of a designated departmental contact, name and telephone number, to which telephone calls may be reterred. The use of the City Attorney's letterhead has been found to greatly enhance collections in the City and is recognized as a best practice. However, the utmost Caution regarding its use must be demonstrated to assure its validity. Instances where misuse is alleged will result in immediate suspension of the practice. Random sampling will be conducted to verify that departments are using the notice as intended. Departments are also responsible for providing the City Attorney's office with a listing of targeted debtors in the format to be defined by the City Attorney's office.

Collection of delinquent accounts

13. After the initial Invoice and the two delinquent notices have been sent, which should be within 45 days, unpaid accounts should be promptly referred to either an outside collection agency or to the City Attorney to provide adequate time to pursue the collection effort.

The use of private collection agencies earlier in the process is a best practice within private industry and all levels of government. Timeliness in the referral to another agency after the department has completed its collection efforts is critical. According to the Commercial Law League of America, 84.6% of delinquent commercial debt can be collected within two months of delinquency. The percentage drops to 41.9% nine months after the due date. Government agencies routinely use outside collection agencies to assist in the collection of debt, taxes, loans and other obligations. Throughout the City, several departments have contracts with outside collection agencies and are encouraged to continue to utilize them. The City Attorney recently released a Request for Qualifications for outside collection agencies. The Office of Finance is working with the City Attorney's office and the Collections Taskforce to expand access to the collection agencies on a citywide basis. We recommend that the selection include one or more approved collection agencies to maximize the return to the City.

In 1997, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) partnered with a municipal bond insurer and administrator, MBIA, to survey 3,500 member governments in the U.S. and Canada on the use of outside collection agencies. The survey results found that 39 out of 50 states use outside collection agencies for the collection of delinquent accounts and that generally, the use of outside collectors has been viewed as successful by the agencies and non-objectionable by the public.

Outside collectors do not have unlimited authority. Important operational details regarding the setting of limits and tolerance preferences, including the calling hours, tone of messages and training oversight are just some of the details that must be written into the contract with the outside agency. The Office of Finance will conduct a cost benefit analysis of a citywide master contract with several

Collection agencies generally are paid from the proceeds of the delinquent account. In many cases, the standard collection agency practices of dedicated phone calls, letters regarding possible referral to credit bureaus and the professional expertise offered by the collection industry, have been found to greatly enhance the efforts of other governmental entitles.

The development of criteria for whether a delinquent account is best referred to a collection agency or to the City Attorney's office for collection is challenging. Most cities surveyed found the legal approach time consuming, costly, and generally used as a last resort. The Office of Finance and the City Attorney are working to revise the Administrative Code Section that requires referral of all delinquent accounts over $100 to the City Attorney, raising the threshold from $100 to $1,000. This is a starting point that will be re-visited in the Office of Finance's annual report. While accounts under $1,000 are generally recommended for referral to an outside collection agency, departments should evaluate their accounts receivable on a case by case basis and include their recommendations on the appropriate referral in their written response.

Department heads must re-evaluate their operations to leverage all available means to collect their accounts receivables. A third option that may work for some departments is to partner with other governmental agencies to collect City debts. For example, the Fire Department places the cost of contracted brush clearance for properties that fall to comply with notices of deficiency on the County property tax rolls for collection. The Office of Finance and the City Attorney's Office will assist departments in the decision making process.

Tracking and Reporting Results

14. Departments must submit data on their accounts receivable to the Office of Finance quarterly for monitoring and evaluative purposes.

In order to properly monitor citywide collections, departments must provide accurate Information on the aging of accounts as well as information regarding the referral of accounts for collection to the City Attorney or outside collection agencies. Automation of the entire process presents challenges for most departments due to the system hardware/software and training costs.

The City Controller implemented the Accounts Receivable System (AR3) in 1995 for use by departments. Mixed use of the system has hampered efforts to quantify the scope of the City's accounts receivable. Several departments are migrating to ARS and it may accommodate the City's long-term needs. Recommendations ragarding the technology challenges faced by the use of several different billing and collection systems will be addressed through the Revenue Management Committee.

Standard reporting Information, however, Is essential to management of the receivables. Both the research and practical evidence has shown that increased attention to the collection process and implementation of a cohesive strategy can dramatically increase the collection of receivables. At a minimum, the City must be able to answer critical questions about its accounts receivable such as, "What is the total outstanding balance?" or "How many accounts are over 60 days?"

Until a long-term technology solution can be recommended, the following data should be electronically forwarded to the Office of Finance quarterly beginning in June 2002:

a) Summary of billing activity by type--departments should evaluate their operations as to the level of detail that is representative, informative and suitable to be presented for management analysis. Groupings of similar revenue source categories are preferable: i.e. electrical permits, mechanical permits, etc.

b) Aging of accounts by type--within the same cetegorical divisions as presented above, an aging report should be presented that correlates with Exhibit i. Specifically, the timeframes are Current (0-30), 1sT delinquent notice, Final Notice, Referred to Collection Agency (60-90,90-120, 120+), Referred to City Attorney (60-90,90-120, 120+) and Total.

c) Number and value of accounts referred and collections for accounts forwarded to the City Attorney--Summary by type.

d) Number and value of accounts referred and collections for accounts forwarded to an outside collection agent--summary by type.

e) Revenue collection for the quarter by account.

Departments must be able to explain and defend the data submitted so that the citywide statistical consolidation is meaningful. The Office of Finance is available to help departments develop their measurement statistics. Reports must be submitted to the Office of Finance 10 working days alter the end of each quarter, beginning In June 2002. Further, the Office of Finance will publish an annual report card that details the City's progress towards its revenue enhancement goals and the specific collection efforts of the City's revenue producing departments.

15. The City Attorney Is requested to develop a list of debts that are not collectible and forward this Information to the Board of Review or Council for write-off annually.

Currently, the City Administrative Code stipulates procedures for write-offs of uncollectible accounts and It Includes an examination of accounts recommended for write-off by a Board of Review consisting of the City Treasurer, City Controller and City Attorney for accounts under $1,000. Accounts over $1,000 require Council Approval. Firm direction to departments regarding debt write-off should be developed by the Board of Review for accounts over and under $1,000. It is also recommended that the Board of Review meet at least quarterly to review the departmental and City Attorney's recommendations for debt write-off.

Departments must be diligent in their efforts to write off debts for which the statute of limitations has expired and or all reasonable methods of collection have been exhausted. In certain situations, it may be prudent to write off accounts before referral to the City Attorney or outside collection agency for obviously uncollectible accounts. Ambulance billings to the indigent would be an example of where this may be an appropriate step. The Internal review of operations should include evaluating the appropriate timeframe for write-off for each different type of delinquent account.

10/26/2005

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CITY OF LOS ANGELES

NOTICE INVITING RFQS

Sealed RFQs are invited by the City of Los Angeles, California to furnish materials, parts or services.

The following RFQs will be opened at 1:00 p.m. on the date listed at the Hyperion Treatment Plant, Maintenance Building, in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Ray, CA 90293.

RFQ--#EV-111

DATE--11/08/05

TITLE--Non Skid Coating Application

Copies of the RFQ (Request for Qualifications) are available from the Department of General Services, Supply Services Division, Supplier Relations, City Hall South, 111 E. First Street, Room 110, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or by calling [phone].

Deadline for submission of RFQ is 1:00 p.m. on November 8, 2005.

10/26/2005

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NOTICE

The City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering (BOE) requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from interested, qualified consultants to provide environmental documentation and related specialty consulting services.

Copies of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and its Attachments am available to be downloaded from the City of Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network (BAVN) website at http://www.labavn.org. In order to download the RFQ, your company should be pre-registered with BAVN Registration is free on BAVN. Once registered, click on Opportunities for Public Works Bureau of Engineering.

Respondents to Task I projects are required to attend a mandatory pre-submittal conference on November 2, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is requested that consultants bring their laptop computers with wireless Internet capability to the pre-submittal meeting. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory for respondents to Task II projects.

Central Library 630 W. Firth Street Board Room, Level 4 Los Angeles, CA 90071 SOQs are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 9, 2005. SOQs should be marked as "RFQ for Environmental and Specialty Consulting Services", indicate Task I or Task II, and delivered to:

Dr. Ara Kasparian, Manager Environmental Management Group City of Los Angeles, Dept of Public Works Bureau of Engineering 650 South Spring St., Suite 574 Los Angeles, CA 90014 Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE), and Other Business Enterprise (OBE) firms are encouraged to apply.

10/26/2005

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CIVIL

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) SC086299

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISSO AL DEMANDADO); John Shaw and Does 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Michael Scott Wrede

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may loss the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues do que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en este corte y hacer que se antregue une copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza par escrito tiene qua estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la code. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Codes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca do leyes do su condado o en la corta que le quede rues cerna. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de page de cuotas. Si no presenta su respueste a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advedancia.

Hay oltros, requisitos legalas Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abegado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos pare obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar ostos grupos sin fines de lucro an el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelp.california.org), en el Centro de Ayude de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la corte o el colegio de apagados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de de corte es):

La Superior Court--Santa Monica Courthouse, 1725 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90401

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefone del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Law Office of Stephen Verchick & Assocs., 6320 Canoga Ave., #1500, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Telephone: [phone] Date (Fecha): July 18, 2005 John A. Clarke, Clerk (Secretario), by M. Harris, Deputy (Adjunto)

SEAL 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005, 11/09/2005, 11/16/2005

DJ-814Z44#

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) 05C01015

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): PHILIP NGO AKA PHILLIP NGO AKA PHI A. NGO; Does 1 to 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BENEFICIAL CALIFORNIA INC.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A latter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Serf-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do net file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le enkegcen esta citacion y papales legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta code y hacer que se entregue una copia el dernandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso an la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted puede user para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Codes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en ha corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la corte la podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomandable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisites para obtener ssrvicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro an el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la code o el colegio de abogados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la code es):

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 11234 E. Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante qua no tiene abogado, es):

Eskanos & Adler, P.C. Donald R. Stebbins/ Janet L. Brown/Kurtiss A. Jacobs/ Jerome M. Yalon Jr., 2325 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94520 Date (Fecha): June 03, 2005

JOHN A. CLARKE, Clark (Secretario), by R. BRAY-WEATHERAH, Deputy (Adjunto) SEAL

10/26/2005, 11/02/2005, 11/09/2005, 11/16/2005

DJ-883872#

SUMMONS UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CAUFORNIA--SOUTHERN DIVISION

CASE NO. SACV 04-1207 AHS (ANx) COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation; DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware corporation; METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER PICTURES INC., a Delaware corporation; MIRAMAX FILM CORP., a New York Corporation; PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation; TRI-STAR PICTURES, INC., a Delaware corporation; UNITED ARTISTS FILMS, INC., a Delaware corporation; UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS, LLLP, a Delaware limited liability limited partnership; UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS PRODUCTIONS, LLLP, a Delaware limited liability limited partnership; and WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC., a Delaware corporation, Plaintiffs,

vs.

JULIE D. NELSON, an individual; and EDWARD G. 0MONROY, an individual,

Defendants

JULIE D. NELSON, an individual, Cross-claimant

vs.

EDWARD G. MONROY, an individual, Cross-defendant TO THE ABOVE-NAMED CROSS-DEFENDANT, EDWARD G MONROY: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file with this court and serve upon plaintiff's attorneys, James K. Ulwelling and Omar A. Siddiqui, whose address is:

UL WELLING / SIDDIQUI LLP Park Tower, Suite 700 695 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, California 92626 Telephone: [phone]

an answer to the CROSS-CLAIM, which is herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgement by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Dated: June 9, 2005

Clerk, U.S. District Court By: Kenya Compton Deputy Clerk

JAMES K. ULWELLING, SBN 173617 OMAR A. SIDDIQUI, SBN 213581 ULWELLING / SIDDIQUI, LLP Park Tower, Suite 700 695 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626 Telephone: [phone] Fansimile: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail] e-mail: [e-mail]

Attorneys for Defendant, and Cross-claimant, JULIE D. NELSON 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005, 11/09/2005, 11/16/2005

DJ-883681#

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. PS008542

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: Edgar Ramirez by his mother and father Jose Mario Ramirez Rojas and Maria Guadalupe Jacinto P. for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Jose Mario Ramirez Rojas/ Maria Guadalupe Jacinto P. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Edgar Ramirez to Edgar Ramirez Jacinto The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Notice of Hearing:

Date: December 6, 2005, Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: F46

The address of the court is 9425 Penfield Avenue, Room 1200, Chatsworth, CA 91311. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Journal

Date: October 11, 2005 ALICE C. HILL Judge of the Superior Court 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005, 11/09/2005 DJ-881082#

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) SCVSS120304

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BOBBY TYRONE WILLIAMS, JR., DESHAWN HUTCHINSON, PATRICE BERRY, and DOES 1 through 10,

Inclusive

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE OF THE AUTOMOBITE CLUB, an interinsurance

exchange

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers am served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A latter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

Them are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que la entreguen este citation y papeles lagales pare presentar une respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su case en la code. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la code y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Codes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en le corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la code que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la code le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda ilamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posibla que cumpia con los requisitos pare obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Codes de California, (www.coudinfo.ca.gov/serfhelplespanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la code o el colegio de abagados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la code es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE, 351 N. Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direction y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

CYNTHIA WINTER, SBN: 185564, JAMES H. AGUIRRE SBN: 81442, RICHARDSON. BAMBRICK, CERMAK & FAIR, 2601 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007-9812; Telephone: [phone] [phone] Date (Fecha): Nov 3, 2004 By: GINA M. BRUNTON, Deputy (Adjunto)

SEAL 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 11/09/2005 DJ-881027#

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) 05C00040

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): LONNIE LASELLE BURNETT, AND DOES 1 THROUGH 10. INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB, an INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales pare presenter una respuesta per escrito en esta code y hacar que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza per escrito tiene que ester en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar pare su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de bago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucre en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la corte o el colegio de abagados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA--COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, LIMITED CIVIL CASE, 150 W. Commonwealth Ave., Alhambra. CA 91801; Alhambra--North East District

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del dernandanfe que no tiene abegado, es):

CYNTHIA WINTER, ESQ., CSB#: 185564, RICHARDSON, BAMBRICK, CERMAK & FAIR, 2601 South Figueroa Street, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Telephone: [phone] [phone] Date (Fecha): Jan 10, 2005

JOHN A. CLARKE, Clerk (Secretario), by APRIL C. MENDOZA, Deputy (Adjunto) SEAL

10/19/2005, 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005. 11/09/2005

DJ-881020#

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) 05C00990

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): GABRIEL A CERVANTES AKA GABRIEL AARON CERVANTES AND DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY 

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.court.info.ca.gov/serfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Serf-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta cede y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una Ilamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal cerrecto si desea que procesen su caso en la code. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la code y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presenfacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su ruespoesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso pot incumpilmiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no poede pegar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Codes de California. (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la corte o el colegio de abagados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNY OF LOS ANGELES, 23747 W. Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El hombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Harlan M. Reese & Associates, Harlan M. Reese 118226, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571. 9444 Maples Street, Suite 405, San Diego, CA 92121. Telephone: [phone] (File No. 1052965) Date (Fecha): August 11, 2005 JOHN A. CLARKE, Clerk (Secretario), by RUGENA LOPEZ, Deputy (Adjunto) SEAL 10/12/2005,10/19/2005, 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 DJ-878155#

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No, BS098884

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Petition of: VREJ GHAZARIAN for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Vrej Chazarian. et al. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Vrej Ghazarian to Tony Baroni

Arin Ghazarian to Arin Baroni

Arvin Ghazarlan to Arvin Bareni

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Notice of Hearing:

Date: Nov 10, 2005. Time: 9 AM, Dept.: 1-A,

Room: 548

The address of the court is 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles Daily Journal Date: Aug 26, 2005

MURRAY GROSS Commissioner of the Superior Court

10/12/2005. 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 DJ-878013#

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Case) PC036551

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ALAN LOUIE, an individual, JOAN BEUCHEL, an individual. and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TRAVIS THOMSON and KELLY THOMSON, husband and wife,

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service, if you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de gee le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza per escrito tiene gee estar an formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario qua usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/). en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pager la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulano de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable qua llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, as posible que compia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programe de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la corte o el colegio de abagados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corle es):

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 9425 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

George W. Coleman, A Law Corp., 12304 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Telephone: [phone] Date (Fecha): April 6, 2005

JOHN A. CLARKE, Clerk (Secretario), by A. PALACIOS, Deputy (Adjunto)

SEAL 10/05/2005, 10/12/2005, 10/19/2005. 10/26/2005 DJ-875533#

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) 05C01319

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MICHAEL D ROWLEY AKA MICHAEL D MCDANIELS AND DOES 1 TO 10. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JAGUAR CREDIT CORPORATION.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response, You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court derk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time. you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service, if you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifomia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entraguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar une respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su case en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respueste. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la code y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que la de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomandable que llame a un abogado inmediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llemar a un servicio de remlsion a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de les Cortes de California. (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la corte o el colegio de abagados locales

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 9355 Burton Way, Beverly Hills,CA 90210-3669.

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telafono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Harlan M. Reese & Associates, Harlan M. Reese 118226. Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, 9444 Waples Street, Suite 405, San Diego, CA 92121 Telephone: [phone] (File No. 1053817) Date (Fecha): Aug. 18, 2005 JOHN A. CLARKE, Clerk (Secretario), by V. PHILLIPS, Deputy (Adjunto)

SEAL 10/05/2005. 10/12/2005. 10/19/2005. 10/26/2005 DJ-875243#

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. KS010218

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

Petition of: Matthew Robert Zeman-Reyes for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Debbie Ayers filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Matthew Robert Zeman-Reyes to Matthew Robert Ayers

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Notice of Hearing: Date: Oct. 31, 2005, Time; 8:30 a.m., Dept: A, Room: 109

The address of the court is 400 Civic Center Plaza. Pomona, CA 91766.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shell be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles Daily Journal

Date: Sep. 22, 2005 THOMAS C. FALLS Judge of the Superior Court 10/05/2005, 10/12/2005, 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005

DJ-875187#

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. GS008960

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

Pension of: Walter Nicholas for Change of Name

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner Walter Nicholas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Waiter Nicholas to Michael Nicholas

The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any. why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Notice of Hearing:

Data: 11-10-05. Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept: A The address of the court is 300 East Walnut Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Daily Journal

Date: Sep, 21, 2005 COLEMAN SWART Judge of the Superior Court 10/05/2005, 10/12/2005, 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-875075#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 052369418

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as:

CSA TRANSPORTATION. 13950 Meca St., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Canadian Sales Agency, Inc., CA. 16255 Ventura Blvd. #700, Encino, CA 91436.

This business is conducted by a corporation.

The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/05.

I 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.)

CANADIAN SALES AGENCY, INC, S/HERMAN FALLICK, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on September 30, 2005.

NOTICE--This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time.

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).

First Filing 10/05/2005. 10/12/2005. 10/19/2005. 10/26/2005 DJ-874543#

GOVERNMENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MATERIAL OR SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will receive bids for furnishing the following materials or services to the Los Angeles City School District in accordance with Bid and Contract Conditions and Specifications on file in the Procurement Services Center, 8525 Rex Road, P>o Rivera, CA 90660.

TRUCK, CARGO VANS, AND SUV

Attention of bidders is called to the provisions of the Bid Conditions concerning bid and performance guarantee requirements, if any.

Preference for California-made supplies will be made in accordance with Section 4331 et seq. of the Government Code of California.

Bids must be submitted on a form obtainable from and filed with said Branch before 3:00 p.m on November 17, 2005 and will be opened in public at that time and place.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES BY: DUANE JOHNSON DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

October 21, 2005

BIDS

10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 DJ-883926#

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MATERIAL OR SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will receive bids for furnishing the following materials or services to the Los Angeles City School District in accordance with Bid and Contract Conditions and Specifications on file in the Procurement Services Center, 8525 Rex Road, Pico Rivera, California 90660.

ONE TIME BID BID NO. 51238 PRINTING AND MAILING OF THE PARENT PRESS NEWSLETTER

Attention of bidders is called to the provisions of the Bid Conditions concerning bid and performance guarantee requirements, if any.

Preference for California-made supplies will be made in accordance with Section 4331 et seq. of the Government Code of California.

Bids must be submitted on a form obtainable from and filed with said Branch before 3:00 p.m. on November 9, 2005 and will be opened in public at that time and place.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES BY: DUANE P. JOHNSON CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER 

ONE TIME BID 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 DJ-883784#

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

BIDDERS ARE CAUTIONED TO EXAMINE CAREFULLY SPECIFICATIONS AND BID FORMS BEFORE BIDDING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will receive bids from the District's list of prequalified contractors to furnish all labor and material for the following:

THE FOLLOWING PROJECT(S) ARE FUNDED BY PROPOSITIONS WHICH WERE APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT.

DATE OF BID OPENING: November 21, 2005 (Monday @ 1:00 PM)

BID NUMBER: 0610107 1997 BOND AIR CONDITIONING--PHASE 3 at WESTPORT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (97d00982).

Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting: 11/7/2005 (Monday @ 10:00 AM). Prime contractor shall hold license in the following classification(s): "B only" license required. Contractor Caused Compensable Delay (L.D.): $500.00 per calendar day. The anticipated construction range for the Work of this Project is $175,001.00 to $350,000.00.

For Bids with a Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting, Bidders who have not signed in on the attendance sheet will be non-responsive.

Contractors are required to meet the 3% Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal set forth in the bidding documents.

The Los Angeles Unified School District has a Labor Compliance Program as approved by the Director of the Department of Industrial relations and the Board of Education in compliance with Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code.

Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the following District office and shall be made available to any interested party on request:

Facilities Support Services/Labor Compliance Program 355 S. Grand Avenue, 7th Floor, Suite 711 Los Angeles, CA 90071 [phone]

Each bid shall be in accordance with drawings, specifications and other contract documents now on file at Facilities Construction Contracts, 1545 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Bidding documents are available online at www.oceplancenter.com and will be available Monday through Friday on 10/27/2005 at Universal Reprographics, Incorporated, 2706 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057 from 8:00 am through 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm through 5:00 pm. A fee will be charged for plans and specifications.

On February 25, 2003, the Board of Education adopted a twenty-five (25%) participation goal for Small Business Enterprise (SBE), per contract, based on the basis of award amount of funds allocated to the school construction and modernization program. This goal will be included in each construction contract.

Each bid shall be made out on a form to be obtained in Facilities Construction Contracts; shall be sealed and filed with the Facilities Construction Contracts, 1545 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017 before said time and on the date shown above; opened and read aloud in public at or about said time at said address.

Attention of bidders is called to the provisions concerning bid guarantee in the Bid Form and contract bonds requirements in the General Conditions of the specifications.

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in any bid.

DATED: 10/21/05 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES by Facilities Services Division.

10/26/2005, 10/31/2005 DJ-883688#

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following merchandise was seized in or near the port of Los Angeles for violations of various sections of the United States Code. Any person having a legal interest in and desiring to claim the seized merchandise must appear in the office of the Director of Fines & Penalties, 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 620, Long Beach, CA. and file a claim for such property on or before December 09. 2005. If no claim is filed within the period specified, the property will be forfeited and disposed of in accordance with the law.

2002-2704-000316 MK U.S. Currency ($6,346.29) seized at Yorba Linda, CA on 02/28/2002 pursuant to 18USC981.

2005-2704-000844 MK Cashier Check ($142,140.39)(1ea) seized at Sun Valley, CA on 06/24/2005 pursuant to 18USC981.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following merchandise was seized in or near the port of Los Angeles for violations of various sections of the United States Code. Any person having a legal interest in and desiring to claim the seized merchandise must appear in the office of the Director of Fines & Penalties, 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 620, Long Beach, CA, and file a claim for such property and post a bend on the form prescribed by the Commissioner of Customs in the amount of $5000.00 or 10 percent of the value of the claimed property, whichever is lower, but not less than $250.00 on or before November 18, 2005. If no claim is filed within the period specified, the property will be forfeited and disposed of in accordance with the law.

2002-2704-000413 RLC PVC Handbags (20,000 ea) seized on 04/12/2002, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(C) at LA/LB Harbor 2003-2704-000480 MK Ladies' Cotton Woven Dresses(420ea), Ladies' Cotton Woven Dresses (1,267ea), Ladies' Cotton Woven Dresses (1,277 ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Skirts (8,016ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Skirts (1,992ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Skirts(4,008ea), Ladies' Cotton Woven Pants (1,004ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Shorts (7,140ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Shorts (2,400ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Pants (1,250ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Pants (1,968ea), Girl's Woven Cotton Pants (1,417ea), Girl's Cotton Woven Pants (1,821ea) seized on 04/28/03, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(3), at LA/LB Harbor. 2004-2704-000132 YB Men's Knit Jackets (18,000 pcs) seized on 10/30/2003, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at LA/LB. 2004-2704-000154 WB Ladies' Jackets (4,371 pcs), Ladies' Pants (23,341 pcs) seized on pursuant to 19USC 1526(e), at I_A/LB. 20042704-000154 WB Ladies' Jackets (4,371 pcs), Ladles' Pants (23,341 pcs) seized on 11/06/2003, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A), 19USC1595a(c)(2)(B), 19USC1595a(c)(3), & 19USC1526(e), at LA/LB Harbor. 2004-2704-000640 MK Dried Bean Sticks (14,700ea), Dried Bean Sticks (11,840 ea), Hot Bean Curd(36ea). Bean Curd(l,176 ea), Bean Curd(960 ea). Bean Curd(5,220 ea), Soy Sauce(600ea), Sweet Melon Sliced (1,650ea), Dried Jelly Fish(7,000ea), Dried Jellyfish(4,500 ea). Dried Salted Plums(2,525ea). Dried Mustard (6.600ea), Dried Mustard(1,750ea), Dried Back Beans(850 ea). Dried Seaweed (4.800ea) seized on 03/09/2004, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c) at LA/LB Harbors. 2004-2704-000936 MK Girl'sPants(6.792 pcs) seized on 06/01/2004, pursuant to 19UBC1526(e), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000286 RLC Adapters from Light Stands (7,200pcs), seized on 01/25/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at LA/LB Harbors. 2005-2704-000559 WB Handbags(w/outer Textile surface)(8,110pcs). Handbags/Pocket Articles(w/outer Textile surface)(720pcs), Bags/Cases(w/outer Textile surface)(6,526 pcs), seized on 06/12/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c), 19CFR133.22(c), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000715 EF Men's Jackets (385ea). Baby Clothes (320ea), Women's Tops (208ea), Women's Pants (102ea). Women's Pajamas (491ea), Women's Dresses(6ea), Women's Robes (229ea). Women's Skirts (24ea). Men's Robes (110ea) seized on 07/07/2005, pursuant to USC1595a(c)(1)(A), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000748 MK Gucci Handbags (260ea), Christian Dior Handbags (270ea), seized on 07/05/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at GO Warehouse #YO71. 2005-2704-000774 EF Counterfeit Krazy Glue (57,888 ea) Notebooks (7,680ea) seized on 07/28/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A). 19USC1526(e), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000775 WB Girl's Skirts (8,268ea), seized on 07/28/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000782 MK Footwear (588 pairs), seized on 08/04/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at LA/LB Harbor 2005-2704-000795 NDA Lighters/Switchblades (1.080ea), Lighters/Trademark (2,016 ea), seized on 08/10/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e). & 1595a(c), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2720-000238 RLC Ladies' Knit Tops (576 pcs), Ladies' Tops (3,758 pcs), seized on 06/03/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A). at LA Int'l Airport 2005-2720-000238 RLC Ladles' Knit Tops (10,500 pcs), seized on 06/03/2005, pursuant to 19USC 1595a(c)(1)(A), at LA Int'l Airport 2005-2720-000249 EF Tadalafil Strips (3,000ea), seized on 06/13/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A), and 19USC1595a(c)(2)(A), at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2720-000271 MK Ladies' Knit Tops (4,920pcs) seized on 06/27/2005, pursuant to 19USA1595a(c)(1)(A). at LAX. 2005-2720-000284 MK Men's Knit Pullovers (1,125ea), seized on 07/07/2005, pursuant to 19USC1826(e), at LAX. 2005-2720-000298 MK DVD Players (200 ea), seized on 07/20/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at LAX. 2005-2720-000316 WB Ladies' Denim Capri Pants (832 pcs), seized on 08/04/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), at LAX. 2005-2704-000470 RLC Game Machines, other than coin--or Token(254,000pcs) Bell Loop Clip Watches-Carabineere Style (50,00Opcs) seized on 04/05/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e). and 19USC1595a(c)(2)(c) at LA/LB Harbor 2005-2704-000527 RLC Pullover Sweatshirt Style ACR-003A ct(109), Pullover Sweatshirt Style ACR-001A ctn(20), WM's Jogging Set Style ACR-004ATOP (1,305pcs), WM's Jogging Set Style ACR-004ABOT (1.305pcs), seized on 04/05/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A), at LA/LB Harbor. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 and 1/09/2005 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005, 11/09/2005 DJ-883331#

NOTICE

The City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation--Solid Resources Support Services Division is soliciting a Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) for a contractor(s) to provide Disposal and/or Transfer Services fur Residual Municipal Refuse Disposal at Solid Waste Facilities Located Outside the City of Los Angeles limits.

The contractor(s) must have demonstrated reliability in the operation of waste transfer and/or disposal service, and the ability to properly manage waste according to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and permit conditions of federal, state, and local agencies.

Copies of the RFP are available fur pick-up beginning Friday, October 14, 2005 at:

Solid Resources Support Services Division 419 South Spring Street, 9th Floor Los Angeles, California 90013 T: 213-473-7938 Contact: Stephanie Ziliotto

The RFP can be viewed at http://cityofla.org/san/rfplist.htm

A mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting is scheduled for Thursday. October 27, 2005, from 10:30 am at:

Bureau of Sanitation 5th Floor Training Room 433 South Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013

Proposers who do not attend the mandatory pre-proposal meeting will not be eligible to propose for disposal and/or transfer services associated with this RFP.

Proposals from prospective contractors must be received before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2005. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted.

Los Angeles Daily Journal-Np CN741605 RFP Oct 19, 26, 2005 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-881222#

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MATERIAL OR SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will receive bids for furnishing the following materials or services to the Los Angeles City School District in accordance with Bid and Contract Conditions and Specifications on file in the Procurement Services Center, 8525 Rex Road, Pico Rivera, California 90660.

CONTINUING CONTRACTS

IFB NO. C-871 MUSIC SUPPLIES 02/01/06 TO 01/31/09

Attention of bidders is called to the provisions of the Bid Conditions concerning bid and performance guarantee requirements, if any.

Preference for California-made supplies will be made in accordance with Section 4331 at seq. of the Government Code of California.

Bids must be submitted on a form. obtainable from and filed with said Branch before 3:00 p.m. on November 9, 2005 and will be opened in public at that time and place.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES BY: SUSIE WONG DIRECTOR, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-881185#

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MATERIAL OR SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will receive bids for furnishing the following materials or services to the Los Angeles City School District in accordance with Bid and Contract Conditions and Specifications on file in the Procurement Services Center, 8525 Rex Road, Pico Rivera, California 90680.

CONTINUING CONTRACTS

IFB NO. C-518 ALKALINE BATTERIES 02101106 TO 01/31/09

Attention of bidders is called to the provisions of the Bid Conditions concerning bid and performance guarantee requirements, if any.

Preference for California-made supplies will be made in accordance with Section 4331 et seq. of the Government Code of California.

Bids must be submitted on a form obtainable from and filed with said Branch before 3:00 p.m. on November 9, 2005 and will be opened in public at that time and place.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES BY: SUSIE WONG DIRECTOR, MATERIEL MANAGEMENT 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-881139#

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MATERIAL OR SERVICES

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles will receive bids for furnishing the following materials or services to the Los Angeles City School District in accordance with Bid and Contract Conditions and Specifications on file in the Procurement Services Center, 8525 Rex Road, P/co Rivera. California 90660.

CONTINUING CONTRACT IFB NO. SC-478 PLACEMENT OF ADVERTISEMENTS IN VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS 01-01-06--12-31-09 (36 MONTHS)

Attention of bidders is called to the provisions of the Bid Conditions concerning bid and performance guarantee requirements, if any.

Preference for California-made supplies will be made in accordance with Section 4331 et seq. of the Government Code of California.

Bids must be submitted on a form obtainable from and filed with said Branch before 3:00 p.m. on November 7, 2005 and will be opened in public at that time and place.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES BY: DUANE P. JOHNSON CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-880832#

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following merchandise was seized in or near the port of Los Angeles for violations of various sections of the United States Code. Any person having a legal interest in and desiring to claim the seized merchandise must appear in the office of the Director of Fines & Penalties, 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 620, Long Beach, CA, and file a claim for such property and post a bond on the form prescribed by the Commissioner of Customs in the amount of $5000.00 or 10 percent of the value of the claimed property, whichever is lower, but not less than $250.00 on or before October 31, 2006. If no claim is filed within the period specified, the property will he forfeited and disposed of in accordance with the law.

2004-2704-000434/01YB Boy's trousers, 21,504pc(896ctn); Samples, 2pc(1ct) seized on 01/14/2004, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at LA/LB Harbor2004-2704-000435/01YB Men's shorts, 24,000pc(800ctn); Samples, 2pc(1ct) seized on 01/27/2004, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000215/01RLC Plastic toys, 12,816pc(99ctn) seized on 01/05/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000222/01YB Fabric, 32,884yd(575rl) seized on 01/07/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(E) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000226/01RLC Remote Control Flying saucers, 6,528pc(544ctn) seized on 01/10/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(C) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000232/01RLC Adapters f/light stands, 14,400pc(75ctn) seized on 01/12/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(c) at LA/LB Harbor, 2005-2704-000296/01YB Fabric, 34,700yd(613rl) seized on 01/28/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(E), and 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000297/01 YB Fabric, 32,497yd(620rl) seized on 01/26/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(E), 19USC1595a(C)(1)(A) at LA/LB Harbor2005-2704-000390/01YB Men's 2pc suits, 1,621pc(47ctn); Men's jackets, 1,619pc(47ctn); Men's pants, 1,620pc; Men's 3pc suits, 925pc(27ctn) seized on 02/25/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(1)(A) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000545/01NDA NSPF toys, 20,040pc(265ctn) seized on 05/06/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(C) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000604/01 WB Toy's, 15,000pc(325ctn) seized on 05/25/2005, pursuant to 19USC 1595a(c)(2)(C) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000606/01 WB toy's, 20,160(380ctn) seized on 05/27/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c)(2)(C) at LA/LB arbor. 2005-2704-000634/01EF Led turntable, 9,000(250ctn); flexible magnets, 90,000ea(150ctn); Glass Leaser cubes, 720ea(20ctn) seized on 06/17/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at LA/LB arbor, 2005-2704-000780/01WB Shoes, 4,920pr(410ctn); Shoes, 2,280pr(190ctn); Shoes, 2,316pr(193ctn) seized on 08/02/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at St. George Warehousing and Trucking Co., Compton. CA (General Order No. 2003270472669). 2005-2704-000783/01WB Shoes, 3,828pr(319ctn); Shoes, 120pr(10ctn); Shoes, 3,072pr(256ctn) seized on 08/04/2004. pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at St. George Warehousing and Trucking Co., Compton, CA. (General Order No. 2003270472672). 2005-2704-000719/01WB wearing apparel, 6,000(500ctn); Wearing apparel, 3.600ea(100ctn); Wearing apparel, 1.900ea(100ctn); Wearing apparel, 1,159ea(40ctn) seized on 07/07/2005, pursuant to 19UBC1526(e), 19USC1595a(c) at LA/LB Harbor. 2005-2704-000803/01 WB Shoes, 4,212pr(351ctn); Shoes, 2,748pr(229ctn) seized on 08/11/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at St. George Warehouse, Compton, CA. (General Order No. 2003270472668). 2005-2704-000807/01WB Shoes, 9,090pr(505ctn); Shoes, 945pr(85ctn) seized on 08/12/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at St. George Warehouse, Compton, CA (General Order No. 2003270472671). 2005-2704-000813/01 WB Shoes, 1,800pr(150ctn) seized on 08/16/2005, Pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at St George Warehouse, Compton, CA (General Order No. 2003270472666). 2005-2704-000814/01WB shoes, 687pr(59ctn); Shoes, 4,320pr(240ctn); shoes, 2,430pr(135ctn seized on 08/16/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at St. George Warehouse, Compton, CA (General Order No. 2003270472670). 2005-2720-000221/01NDA Rotex watches, 2ea(lbg); Carrier watches, 4ea; Rado watch, lea; Mondi watch, lea; Locman watch, lea; Audemars Piguet watch, lea; Chase Durer watch, lea: Momo watch, lea seized on 05/23/2005, pursuant to 18USC1957 at violators residence. 2005-2720-000273/01NDA Counterfeit Cisco System Network cards, 150ea(2ctn) seized on 06130/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e) at LA International Airpod. 2005-2722-000027/01RLC Cuban cigars, 1,251ea (3ctn) seized on 07/20/2005, pursuant to 19USC1595a(c) at Las Vegas, NV. 2005-2770-100039/01YB DVD's, 233ea(1ct); Blank CD, lee seized on 07/11/2005, pursuant to 19USC1526(e), 19USC1595a(c)(2)(c) and 19USC1595a(a) at Los Angeles DHL Express Courier Facility.

10/12/2005, 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-876414#

PROBATE 

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIO BLANCO, JR. CASE NO. GP011674

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIO BLANCO, JR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRIAN WEBER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRIAN WEBER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 12/02/05 at 10:00AM in Dept. A located at 300 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA, CA 91101

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner MICHAEL BILSON LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL BILSON 4640 LANKERSHIM BLVD., #515 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91602-1641 10/19/2005, 10/20/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-881484#

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE Notice is change of Ownership. Notice is hereby given that, KNS Auto Body & Repair, 2210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90026, has been purchased by Hollywood Auto Collision, 6421 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, California 90028. As of October 1, 2005, Hollywood Auto Body Collision will be doing business under the fictitious name KNS Auto Body, 2210 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90026. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature: Nick Chun, President.

10/26/2005 DJ-884026#

NOTICE OF HEARING TO: ARTHUR LOVETT AND LORRAINE LOVETT DECEDENT'S ESTATE OR TRUST Case Number: BP090979

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Estate of Rosalba Ramos, Decedent

This notice is require by law. This notice does not require you to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing if you wish.

1. NOTICE is given that (name): Pamela Muir (representative capacity, if any): Administrator has filed (specify).* Petition for Determination of Title to Real Property Description of real property is as follows: 2302 Wast Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California

Any person interested in the property which is the subject of this Petition may file an answer to the Petition.

2. You may refer to the filed documents for more information. (Soma documents filed with the court are confidential).

3. A HEARING on the matter will be held as follows:

a. Date: 11/7/05, Time: 9:15 a.m., Dept. 5 b. Address of Court 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. 10/12/2005, 10/19/2005, 10/26/2005, 11/02/2005 DJ-879351#

ANOUNCEMENT

To all principals of Pacific Sovereign Corporation, Meritor Mortgage Corporation, their beneficiaries, assigns, or persons unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, lien or interest in the property located @ 5746 Fanwood Ave., Lakewood, Ca. 90713, more particularly described as: Lot 60 of Tract No. 18438, in the City of Lakewood, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map in Book 546, Pages 24 through 26 inclusive of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. APN 7166-006-023, are hereby notified to bring any suth claim to Los Angeles Superior Court, 111 N Hill Street, Los Angeles, Ca. 90012 on November 14, 2005 @ 8:30 am in Dept. 18.

10/12/2005, 10119/2005, 10/26/2005 DJ-878692#