Arts, Park, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee

JOURNAL – ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 - 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 Armando Bencomo - Legislative Assistant - (213) 978-1080 (or armando.bencomo@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. Additional information regarding Committee procedures provided at the end of this agenda. Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available. MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM(S) (1) 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 APPROVED the Communication from the Mayor dated May 28, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (2) 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. No action taken; Discussion Item only (3) 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 Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED the Amendment dated June 9, 2026; and, CONTINUED the Item to June 23, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (4) 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) APPROVED the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated May 7, 2026 AS AMENDED; Amended as detailed in the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee Report dated June 9, 2026 – (3) Yes; (0) No; (0) Absent (5) 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 APPROVED the Department of Cultural Affairs report dated May 19, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (6) 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  APPROVED the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated May 7, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (7) 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 APPROVED the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated May 7, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (8) 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 NOTED AND FILED the City Clerk report dated March 11, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (9) 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  Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED the Board of Library Commissioners report dated May 20, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (10) 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026) APPROVED the Board of Library Commissioners report dated May 20, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (11) 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 Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 20, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)  APPROVED the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated May 21, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (12) 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) APPROVED the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated May 21, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (13) 16-0428-S2 CD 1 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. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item on June 9, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED the Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report dated May 28, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (14) 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) APPROVED the Communication from the Mayor dated May 20, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (15) 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) APPROVED the Communication from the Mayor dated May 20, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (16) 26-1200-S30 Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Bernardo Silva to the Board of Zoo Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted  APPROVED the Communication from the Mayor dated June 1, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (17) 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 APPROVED the Communication from the Mayor dated June 1, 2026 – (2) Yes: Jurado, Nazarian; (0) No; (1) Absent: Hernandez (18) 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. The Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee approved the item on June 9, 2026.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED the Proposition K – L.A. 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