Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment meeting summary
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Committee approved a fentanyl detection device pilot (concurred with Government Operations and amended the CAO report); approved a merchant change for Olvera Street and multiple mayoral reappointments to park and historical commissions and the Board of Animal Services; approved an ordinance to allow the Department of Animal Services to waive adoption and redemption fees; approved an easement in Brand Park for a DWP water pipeline; and approved (as amended) contracts for outside operators to run Los Angeles Zoo membership and events programs.
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The committee agreed to test new portable fentanyl detection devices and updated the administrative report on that pilot. City leaders approved using a portion of Brand Park for a water pipeline and allowed the animal services manager to waive pet adoption and redemption fees, which could reduce costs for people adopting animals. The committee also approved outside firms to manage certain Los Angeles Zoo programs and confirmed several board and commission appointments.
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- Concurred with Government Operations Committee and further amended the City Administrative Officer report on an all-in-one fentanyl detection devices pilot program.
- Approved El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument report changing the Primary Merchant designation for Olvera Street Space C-24 (Lupe's Candy Shop).
- Approved City Attorney draft Ordinance authorizing the General Manager, Department of Animal Services, to waive adoption and redemption fees for animals.
- Approved City Attorney draft Ordinance and Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report to authorize an easement in Brand Park for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water pipeline (DWP City Trunk Line North Unit 1 Project).
- Approved Mayor reappointment of Marie Lloyd to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (term ending June 30, 2030).
- Approved Mayor reappointment of Marcial Rene Romero to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission (term ending June 30, 2029).
- Approved Mayor reappointment of Liliana Perez to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission (term ending June 30, 2029).
- Approved Mayor reappointment of Carlo Matricardi to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission (term ending June 30, 2029).
- Approved Mayor reappointment of Alexander Kasendorf to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners (term ending June 30, 2030).
- Approved as amended the Zoo Department report awarding agreements with SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. to operate and manage Los Angeles Zoo membership, special events, publications, and sponsorship programs.
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