Arts, Park, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

Agenda — 12 items

1. 1 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (FCMA) to allow FCMA to sell beverages and packaged snacks in their gift shop and an adjacent coffee cart on the Aquarium grounds; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Permitting, Leasing, Licensing, or Minor Alteration of Existing Public or Private Structures, Facilities, Mechanical Equipment, or Topographical Features, Involving Negligib
2. 2 Board of Recreation and Parks report relative to a Measure A – Assignment and Assumption of Grant Agreement for grant awards from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, to nonprofits for capital improvement projects at Caballero Creek Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, Great Wall of Los Angeles Interpretative Green Bridge, and Watts Towers Arts Campus.
3. 3 Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report relative to the approval of a proposed agreement with the Oakwood School for the installation of various sport field improvements as a donation to the City of Los Angeles, A Proposed License And Maintenance Agreement With The Oakwood School, and proposed donor recognition signage; and categorically exempt from the provisions of the California environmental quality act (CEQA) pursuant to article 19, section 15301 [operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facili
4. 4 Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report relative to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Campo De Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association in support of the Campo De Cahuenga Historical Museum - categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to article 19, section 15301 [permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of California CEQA guidelines and article
5. 5 City Attorney report relative to the Fiscal Year 2025-28 Proposition 56 California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 grant award.
6. 6 Los Angeles Public Library report relative to collaborating with the Youth Development Department to create a pathway for youth work in libraries.
7. 7 Department of Animal Services report relative to the feasibility and implementation of a requirement to microchip all dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses.
8. 8 City Administrative Officer reports relative to adjustments to the spay and neuter voucher value program.
9. 9 Motion (Price – Hutt) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst to report on a pilot program for the distribution of naloxone in South Los Angeles and it be funded through the Opioid Settlement funding.
10. 10 Motion (Park – Padilla) relative to instructing the Police Department's Security Services Division and Library Department to report on immediate steps that can be taken to enhance safety for the City's library workforce and its patrons, inclusive of enhanced security, workplace violence prevention plans and trainings as required by SB 533, capital improvements, enforcement of library suspensions and faster response times from law enforcement to calls for service, and related matters.
11. 11 Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez) relative to amending the Neighborhood Council Bylaws to ensure youth participation in Neighborhood Councils including the designation of a youth seat on each Neighborhood Council to ensure youth participation, create term limits, and related matters.
12. 12 Zoo Department report relative to an amendment to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to revise governance structure and reflect program changes with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association.