Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

Agenda — 11 items

1. 1 Adopted Budget Recommendation and Department of Recreation and Parks report relative to changes to current policy needed to facilitate the acceptance of private donations related to signage. (Pursuant to Council action of July 30, 2025; Council file No. 25-0600-S32)
2. 2 Department of Animal Services report relative to transport vehicle and personnel costs to expand the Department's ability to host and participate in more Pet Fair events, community resource and health fairs, and other City-sponsored events throughout the City.
3. 3 Motion (Jurado – Rodriguez) relative to requiring the majority of all Neighborhood Council board members to obtain and maintain certification with the Los Angeles Fire Department's Community Emergency Response Team Program, and related matters. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Public Safety Committee.)
4. 4 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to increase Los Angeles Zoo admission fees. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.)
5. 5 Department of Recreation and Parks report relative to tuition fees and financial assistance established by the licensed child care services providers selected to operate preschool programs at various Department of Recreation and Parks child care facilities.
6. 6 Community Naming Application and Petition to officially name the Melrose Avenue business corridor within the following boundaries as the "Melrose Arts District":
7. 7 City Administrative Officer report relative to an amendment to Contract No. C-143404 with Museum Associates, dba Los Angeles County Museum of Art, to amend the term and increase the contract ceiling for the Watts Towers Restoration and Conservation Project.
8. 8 Motion (Blumenfield, Rodriguez - Hernandez, Jurado) relative to the feasibility of issuing a Request for Information to seek an established animal care and control organization to operate City shelter facilities, and the reassignment of existing Department of Animal Services staff and resources to improve conditions.
9. 9 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a proposed Amendment to extend the term of Contract No. 3608 with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. dba Gametime, for the purchase of playground equipment, surfacing, site furnishings, and related products and services.
10. 10 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a proposed Amendment to Contract No. 3744 with Kompan, Inc. for the purchase and installation of playground and outdoor fitness equipment, surfacing, site accessories, and related products and services.
11. 11 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit a Summer Food Service Program 2025-2026 grant application to the California Department of Education and accept the grant award for the RAP Summer Lunch Program. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.)