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Arts, Parks, Libraries Committee summary

Los AngelesDec 9, 20253 min read

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The committee considered 12 items including cultural planning for the 2028 Games, a fentanyl detection pilot (continued), motions on Neighborhood Council disclosures and non-resident park fees (both approved), multiple library publishing agreements, parks and animal services actions, and a community garden agreement.

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The committee approved several motions and reports that may affect local parks, libraries, and neighborhood governance: a motion to study disclosure of registered sex offender status for Neighborhood Council applicants was approved (as amended), and a motion to explore non‑resident fees for Recreation and Parks programs was approved. Library publishing agreements and an arts fee report were approved, and a three‑year agreement to operate the Ocean View Farms community garden was approved. A proposed fentanyl detection device pilot was continued, so no immediate device distribution was authorized at this meeting.

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Noted and filed: Department of Cultural Affairs report on planning and approval of the 2028 Cultural Program (Item 1).
Continued: Department on Disability fentanyl detection device distribution pilot program (Item 2).
Approved as amended: Motion (Rodriguez–Padilla) on feasibility of requiring disclosure of registered sex offender status for Neighborhood Council candidates, with committee transmittal letter (Item 3).
Approved: Motion (Rodriguez–Yaroslavsky) on feasibility of establishing non‑City resident fees for Recreation and Parks programs (Item 4).
Noted and filed: Department of Animal Services report on rules for elected officials entering Department facilities (Item 5).
Approved: Motion (Jurado–Nazarian) requesting a Council District 14 Senior Center Needs Assessment by Recreation and Parks (Item 6).
Noted and filed: Board of Library Commissioners report on a publishing agreement with Amanda Thompson and Angel City Press (Item 7).
Approved: Board of Library Commissioners publishing agreement between Stephen Gee and Angel City Press (Item 8).
Approved: Board of Library Commissioners publishing agreement between Janna Ireland and Angel City Press (Item 9).
Approved: Department of Cultural Affairs Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Annual Expenditure Plan and Fee Status Report for the Arts Development Fee Program (Item 10).
Approved: Transfer of $38,093 from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund for wall demolition and new cage at West Los Angeles Animal Services Center (Item 11).
Approved: Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners three‑year Agreement with Ocean View Farms, Inc. to operate and maintain the Ocean View Farms Community Garden; CEQA categorical exemption noted (Item 12).

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Dec 9, 2025, 4:45 PMArts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 8:45 AM, ROOM 401, CITY HALL, 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012completed

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15-0989-S41 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.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
15-0989-S41
Decision: ITEM(S)
24-1221 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.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1221
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1152 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.) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
25-1152
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1284 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. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council
25-1284
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1253 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1253
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1255 CD 14 Motion (Jurado – Nazarian) relative to requesting the Department of Recreation and Parks to conduct a Council District 14 Senior Center Needs Assessment. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1255
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1317 Board of Library Commissioners report relative to a Publishing Agreement between Amanda Thompson and Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1317
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1312 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1312
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1316 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1316
Decision: ITEM(S)
13-0933-S10 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
13-0933-S10
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1303 CD 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1303
Decision: ITEM(S)
25-1381 CD 11 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
25-1381
Decision: ITEM(S)

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