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Arts, Parks, Libraries Committee meeting summary

Los AngelesJun 9, 20262 min read

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The committee approved multiple reports and contracts covering preschool operators, playground/equipment vendors, library publishing agreements, cultural grant programming, and several mayoral reappointments. A Department of Animal Services grant amendment was approved and the main grant item was continued to June 23 for further consideration. The committee also authorized Proposition K/Measure A work plans and related grant actions for several park master plans and improvements.

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Committee members approved contracts and reports that enable city departments to move forward on preschool operations in parks, buy and install playground and fitness equipment, publish library materials, and run World Cup cultural programming. The Animal Services grant item was amended but postponed for final approval, so hiring and program changes tied to that grant are not yet finalized. Authorization to pursue Proposition K and Measure A funds means planning and improvements for several parks may proceed toward design and construction.

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Approved the Mayor's appointment of Joanne Kim to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission.
Heard verbal presentation on a $14,220,000 Animal Services grant; approved an amendment and continued the Department of Animal Services grant item to June 23, 2026.
Approved seven contracts with nonprofit providers for operation and maintenance of licensed preschool programs (Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report), as amended.
Approved Department of Cultural Affairs report on National Endowment for the Arts 'Spirit of Sports' grant to support City FIFA World Cup programming.
Approved as-needed contracts with Landscape Structures Inc. and PlayPower, Inc. for purchase and installation of playground, water play, aquatic, and outdoor fitness equipment.
Noted and filed the Pico/Genesee Community Pocket Park Trust Fund FY 2024-2025 report.
Approved two Los Angeles Public Library publishing agreements with Museum Associates dba LACMA and Angel City Press.
Approved a fourth contract amendment extending operation of Joy Picus Child Care Center by Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc.
Approved a license agreement with Southern California Edison for use of a 0.4-acre parcel serving the Eagle Rock Tiny Home Village project.
Approved Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee actions authorizing submittal of work plans and acceptance of Measure A funds for Debs Park, Mt. Carmel Recreation Center, North Valley Trails, and Lincoln Park projects.
Approved multiple mayoral reappointments to boards and commissions (Animal Services, Neighborhood Commissioners, Zoo Commissioners, El Pueblo Historical Monument Authority).

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Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

Jun 9, 2026, 3:45 PMArts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee, Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 8:45 AM, ROOM 401, CITY HALL, 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012completed

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26-1200-S26 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Joanne Kim to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission. Financial Disclosure Statement : Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 12, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-1200-S26
Decision: ITEM(S)
DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY Verbal presentation by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Best Friends Animal Society relative to a $14,220,000 Grant for the support of the Department of Animal Services to focus greater resources toward prioritizing positive outcomes for animals.
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Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0832 Department of Animal Services (DAS) report relative to the acceptance of a $14,220,000 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Best Friends Animal Society, and approval of a Grant Agreement, for support of the DAS to focus greater resources toward prioritizing positive outcomes for animals by funding salaries and related costs for 23 new positions. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, and Personnel and Hiring Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0832
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0697 Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Sections 15301 and 15306 of the California CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) and Class 6(2) of the City CEQA Guidelines; Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners relative to the approval of seven contracts with non-profit service providers for the operation and maintenance of licensed preschool programs at various Department of Recreation and Parks child care facilities; and, approval of on-site facility signs. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 6, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-0697
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0754 Department of Cultural Affairs report relative to the National Endowment for the Arts “Spirit of Sports” Chair’s Extraordinary Action grant application and award to support the City’s 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup programming. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0754
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26-0693 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a proposed contract between the Department of Recreation and Parks and Landscape Structures Inc. for as-needed purchase and installation of playground, water play and aquatic equipment, site amenities, and outdoor fitness equipment, as well as delivery and related products and services. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 6, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-0693
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0694 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a proposed contract between the Department of Recreation and Parks and PlayPower, Inc. for as-needed purchase and installation of playground, water play, and aquatic equipment, site amenities, and outdoor fitness equipment with related accessories and services. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 6, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-0694
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0366 City Clerk report relative to the Pico/Genesee Community Pocket Park Trust Fund No. 917 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee. The Public Safety Committee noted and filed the item.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0366
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0770 Board of Library Commissioners report relative to the approval of a Publishing Agreement between Museum Associates dba Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library for the exclusive license in the copyright of Brockman Gallery: Los Angeles 1967 – 1990. Fiscal Impact Statement: No TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-0770
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26-0769 Board of Library Commissioners report relative to the approval of a Publishing Agreement between Museum Associates dba Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and Angel City Press at the Los Angeles Public Library for the exclusive license in the copyright of Wander: Exploring LACMA's David Geffen Galleries. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-0769
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14-0061-S2 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a proposed Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 3538 with Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc. to extend the term for the operation of the Joy Picus Child Care Center located at 111 East First Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
14-0061-S2
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21-0802 CD 14 Statutory Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.27.5 and California Government Code Section 8698.4(A)(4); Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to a License Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for the continued use of a 0.4-acre parcel to serve as additional parking space, fire access/turnaround, perimeter fencing, dumpster storage, and fencing for the Eagle Rock Tiny Home Village Project located adjacent to the Eagle Rock Recreation Center at 1100 West Eagle Vista Drive. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
21-0802
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16-0428-S2 Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report relative to a deadline extension for completion of the design and construction of the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club’s Athletic Field and Basketball Court Lighting Project (Project), and authorization to execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-133387 to effectuate the extension. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
16-0428-S2
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24-1200-S55 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Yvette Smith to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 4, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
24-1200-S55
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23-1200-S100 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Randell Erving to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 4, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
23-1200-S100
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-1200-S30 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Bernardo Silva to the Board of Zoo Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statemen t: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 17, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
26-1200-S30
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22-1200-S22 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Zelenne Cardenas to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 16, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)
22-1200-S22
Decision: ITEM(S)
26-0793 Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks to submit work plans and accept grant funding from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A Category 1 and 2 Annual Allocation Programs for the Debs Park Master Plan, Mt. Carmel Recreation Center Improvements, North Valley Trails Master Plan, and Lincoln Park Master Plan projects. (This item is referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee and Budget and Finance Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted
26-0793
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