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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment meeting summary

Los AngelesJun 10, 20252 min read

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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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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

Jun 10, 2025, 3:45 PMSECOND REVISED – Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 8:45 AM, ROOM 401, CITY HALL, 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012completed

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24-1221 City Administrative Officer report relative to an all-in-one fentanyl detection devices pilot program. (Referred to the Government Operations and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committees) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1221
Decision: Revised Agenda: ITEM(S)
25-0538 CD 14 El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument report relative to a change of Primary Merchant designation in the Concession Agreement (Contract No. C-119547) with Lupe S. Vela for Olvera Street Space C-24, Lupe's Candy Shop. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0538
Decision: Revised Agenda: ITEM(S)
24-1344 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to authorize the General Manager, Department of Animal Services, to waive adoption and redemption fees for dogs, cats and other animals. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-1344
Decision: Revised Agenda: ITEM(S)
25-0516 CD 7 City Attorney report and draft Ordinance approving an easement for a public utility water pipeline in Brand Park; and Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to the use of a portion of Brand Park for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a water pipeline as part of the proposed Los Angeles Department of Water and Power City Trunk Line North Unit 1 Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-0516
Decision: Revised Agenda: ITEM(S)
23-1200-S111 Mayor report relative to the reappointment of Marie Lloyd to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2030. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025)
23-1200-S111
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23-1200-S164 Mayor report relative to the reappointment of Marcial Rene Romero to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2029. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025)
23-1200-S164
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23-1200-S48 Mayor report relative to the reappointment of Liliana Perez to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025)
23-1200-S48
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24-1200-S56 Mayor report relative to the reappointment of Carlo Matricardi to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025)
24-1200-S56
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24-1200-S43 Mayor report relative to the reappointment of Alexander Kasendorf to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2030. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2025)
24-1200-S43
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25-0618 Zoo Department report relative to the awarding of agreements with SSA Group, LLC and The Superlative Group, Inc. to operate and manage the Los Angeles Zoo Membership, Special Events, Publications, and Sponsorship Programs. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 4, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 1, 2025)
25-0618
Decision: Revised Agenda: ITEM(S)

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