Arts, Park, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

JOURNAL – ARTS, PARK, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 ­ 8:45 AM ROOM 401, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER YSABEL JURADO, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER EUNISSES HERNANDEZ COUNCILMEMBER ADRIN NAZARIN (Mandy Morales ­ Legislative Assistant ­ (323) 439­2346 or mandy.morales@lacity.org) Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com The audio for Committee meetings is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar. The live audio can also be accessed at: (213) 621­CITY (Metro), (818) 904­9450 (Valley), (310) 471­CITY (Westside) and (310) 547­CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public are encouraged to use one of the other channels. The Committee will take public comment from members of the public in­person only; there will be no public comment by teleconference. 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MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM(S) (1) 20­0921­S1 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with the Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (FCMA) to allow FCMA to sell beverages and packaged snacks in their gift shop and an adjacent coffee cart on the Aquarium grounds; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Permitting, Leasing, Licensing, or Minor Alteration of Existing Public or Private Structures, Facilities, Mechanical Equipment, or Topographical Features, Involving Negligible or No Expansion of Existing or Former Use] and Section 15311 [Construction, or Placement of Minor Structures Accessory to (Appurtenant to) Existing Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional Facilities] of California CEQA Guidelines and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) and Class 11(6) of City CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: No  packaged snacks in their gift shop and an adjacent coffee cart on the Aquarium grounds; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Permitting, Leasing, Licensing, or Minor Alteration of Existing Public or Private Structures, Facilities, Mechanical Equipment, or Topographical Features, Involving Negligible or No Expansion of Existing or Former Use] and Section 15311 [Construction, or Placement of Minor Structures Accessory to (Appurtenant to) Existing Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional Facilities] of California CEQA Guidelines and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) and Class 11(6) of City CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report dated 2/6/25 ​­ (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (2) 25­0132 CDs 2, 3, 4, 15 Board of Recreation and Parks report relative to a Measure A – Assignment and Assumption of Grant Agreement for grant awards from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District, to nonprofits for capital improvement projects at Caballero Creek Park, Coldwater Canyon Park, Great Wall of Los Angeles Interpretative Green Bridge, and Watts Towers Arts Campus. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report dated 2/6/25 ​­ (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (3) 25­0135 CD 2 Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report relative to the approval of a proposed agreement with the Oakwood School for the installation of various sport field improvements as a donation to the City of Los Angeles, A Proposed License And Maintenance Agreement With The Oakwood School, and proposed donor recognition signage; and categorically exempt from the provisions of the California environmental quality act (CEQA) pursuant to article 19, section 15301 [operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use], section 15302 [replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity], section 15303(e) [installation of accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and FENCES]; SECTION 15304(b) [new gardening or landscaping] and section 15304(f) [MINOR trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored] of California CEQA guidelines and article III, section 1, class 1(1),  quality act (CEQA) pursuant to article 19, section 15301 [operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use], section 15302 [replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity], section 15303(e) [installation of accessory (appurtenant) structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and FENCES]; SECTION 15304(b) [new gardening or landscaping] and section 15304(f) [MINOR trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored] of California CEQA guidelines and article III, section 1, class 1(1), class 1(12), class 2, class 3(6); class 4(3) and class 4(12) of City CEQA guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 7, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 4, 2025) APPROVED Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report dated 2/6/25 ​­ (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (4) 25­0136 CD 2 Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners report relative to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Campo De Cahuenga Historical Memorial Association in support of the Campo De Cahuenga Historical Museum ­ categorical exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to article 19, section 15301 [permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of California CEQA guidelines and article iii, section 1, class 1(14) of city CEQA guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONTINUED TO DATE TO BE DETERMINED (5) 13­1204­S9 City Attorney report relative to the Fiscal Year 2025­28 Proposition 56 California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 grant award. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes  Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONTINUED TO DATE TO BE DETERMINED (5) 13­1204­S9 City Attorney report relative to the Fiscal Year 2025­28 Proposition 56 California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 grant award. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Attorney Report dated 11/20/24 ​­ (2) Yes; (0) No (6) 23­0600­S70 Los Angeles Public Library report relative to collaborating with the Youth Development Department to create a pathway for youth work in libraries. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment and Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committees) NOTED AND FILED the Library Department report dated 1­29­25 ­ (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (7) 24­0804 CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 28, 2025 Department of Animal Services report relative to the feasibility and implementation of a requirement to microchip all dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. APPROVED AS AMENDED the Department of Animal Services Report dated 12­10­24 – (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (8) 23­0452 City Administrative Officer reports relative to adjustments to the spay and neuter voucher value program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes  APPROVED AS AMENDED the Department of Animal Services Report dated 12­10­24 – (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (8) 23­0452 City Administrative Officer reports relative to adjustments to the spay and neuter voucher value program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. APPROVED AS AMENDED the Revised City Administrative Officer Report dated 1­16­ 25 – (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (9) 21­1240­S3 Motion (Price – Hutt) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst to report on a pilot program for the distribution of naloxone in South Los Angeles and it be funded through the Opioid Settlement funding. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Price – Hutt) – (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (10) 24­1566 Motion (Park – Padilla) relative to instructing the Police Department's Security Services Division and Library Department to report on immediate steps that can be taken to enhance safety for the City's library workforce and its patrons, inclusive of enhanced security, workplace violence prevention plans and trainings as required by SB 533, capital improvements, enforcement of library suspensions and faster response times from law enforcement to calls for service, and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED AS AMENDED Motion (Park – Padilla) – (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian (11) 24­0867 Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez) relative to amending the Neighborhood Council Bylaws to ensure youth participation in Neighborhood Councils including the designation of a youth seat on each Neighborhood Council to ensure youth participation, create term limits, and related matters. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council South Central Neighborhood Council For If Amended: (11) 24­0867 Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez) relative to amending the Neighborhood Council Bylaws to ensure youth participation in Neighborhood Councils including the designation of a youth seat on each Neighborhood Council to ensure youth participation, create term limits, and related matters. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council South Central Neighborhood Council For If Amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Empowerment Congress Southeast Area Neighborhood Council Against Unless Amended: Pacoima Neighborhood Council Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council Against: Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Council Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Pico Union Neighborhood Council Northridge West Neighborhood Council North Westwood Neighborhood Council Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Arleta Neighborhood Council Studio City Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council Tarzana Neighborhood Council Bel Air­Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Valley Village Neighborhood Council North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council Sunland­Tujunga Neighborhood Council Reseda Neighborhood Council Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council South Robertson Neighborhood Council Sylmar Neighborhood Council Winnetka Neighborhood Council Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council APPROVED AS AMENDED Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez) – (3) Yes; (0) No (12) 25­0180 CD 4 Zoo Department report relative to an amendment to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to revise governance structure and reflect program changes with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted  APPROVED AS AMENDED Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez) – (3) Yes; (0) No (12) 25­0180 CD 4 Zoo Department report relative to an amendment to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to revise governance structure and reflect program changes with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Zoo Department Report dated 2­7­25 – (2) Yes; (0) No; Absent: Nazarian SUPPORTING MATERIALS Materials relating to items on the agenda are available on the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System found at https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect by entering the Council File number (e.g., 00­0000) associated with the agenda item. 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TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) COMMUNICATIONS Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability, may be able to avail themselves of both for peer­to­peer and third­party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers ­ generally telephone companies ­ are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user. What forms of TRS are available? 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