Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

Agenda — 12 items

1. 1 Department of Cultural Affairs report relative to an update on planning efforts and approval of the 2028 Cultural Program for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Framework. (This matter is referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Arts, Parks, Libraries and Community Enrichment Committee.)
2. 2 Department on Disability report relative to a fentanyl detection device distribution pilot program as part of the Opioid Remediation Program. (This item is referred to the Government Operations Committee and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee. The Government Operations Committee amended the item on October 7, 2025.)
3. 3 Motion (Rodriguez – Padilla) relative to the feasibility of requiring the disclosure of registered sex offender status for individuals who seek election, appointment, or selection to serve on a Neighborhood Council. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.)
4. 4 Motion (Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky) relative to the feasibility of establishing non-City resident fees for Department of Recreation and Parks programs, classes, and activities, in order to align with practices in other California jurisdictions.
5. 5 Department of Animal Services report on the current rules for allowing elected officials and their staff into Department facilities, including non-public areas, and related matters.
6. 6 Motion (Jurado – Nazarian) relative to requesting the Department of Recreation and Parks to conduct a Council District 14 Senior Center Needs Assessment.
7. 7 Board of Library Commissioners report relative to a Publishing Agreement between Amanda Thompson and Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library.
8. 8 Board of Library Commissioners report relative to the approval of a Publishing Agreement between Stephen Gee and Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library.
9. 9 Board of Library Commissioners report relative to the approval of a Publishing Agreement between Janna Ireland and Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library.
10. 10 Department of Cultural Affairs report relative to the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Expenditure Plan and Fee Status Report for the Arts Development Fee Program.
11. 11 Department of Animal Services report relative to a transfer of $38,093 from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to the General Services Department to demolish an existing wall and build a new cage around the vehicle gate at the West Los Angeles Animal Services Center.
12. 12 Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 of the California CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 4(7) of the City Guidelines; Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a proposed three-year Agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks and Ocean View Farms, Inc. for the operation and maintenance of the Ocean View Farms Community Garden located at 3304 South Centinela Avenue.