Arts, Parks, Libraries Committee summary
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The committee approved five items: staff will report proposed LA28 game venues within 90 days; a work plan to remove invasive species in Sepulveda Basin was approved; the Department of Cultural Affairs may accept HUD funding for the Highland Park Youth Arts Center and a Getty Foundation grant for an undergraduate internship program; and a transfer of appropriations to the Information Technology Agency for communications was approved.
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Committee members approved actions that move forward planning for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, park restoration, cultural programs, and a budget transfer for communications. City staff will prepare and deliver a list of proposed LA28 venues and training facilities within 90 days. The committee authorized a plan to remove invasive species in the Sepulveda Basin, accepted grant funding to support the Highland Park Youth Arts Center and a Getty internship program, and approved shifting funds to the Information Technology Agency to pay for communication services. These approvals allow the relevant departments to proceed with planning, grant-funded programming, and the approved budget transfer.
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- 15-0989-S42: Approved motion instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst, with assistance from the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Bureau of Engineering, and other agencies, to report to Council within 90 days with a list of proposed LA28 game venues and training facilities. Vote: 2 Yes; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- 24-1533: Approved motion to develop a work plan to remove all invasive species within the Sepulveda Basin and related matters. Vote: 2 Yes; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- 25-0263: Approved Department of Cultural Affairs report to accept Community Project Funding grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the Highland Park Youth Arts Center. Fiscal Impact Statement: No. Vote: 2 Yes; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- 25-0290: Approved Department of Cultural Affairs report to accept a grant from the Getty Foundation for the 2024-25 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: No. Vote: 2 Yes; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
- 25-0267: Approved Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report (Resolution No. 10662) approving the transfer of appropriations to the Information Technology Agency for communication services in Fiscal Year 2024-25. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes. Vote: 2 Yes; 1 Absent (Nazarian).
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- 15-0989-S42 Motion (Raman, et al. - Hernandez) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst, with assistance from the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Bureau of Engineering, and other relevant agencies, to report to Council, within 90 days, with a list of proposed LA28 Game Venues and training facilities. (This item is referred to the Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted15-0989-S42Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 24-1533 Motion (Padilla – Rodriguez) relative to a work plan to remove all invasive species within the Sepulveda Basin, and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-1533Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0263 CD 14 Department of Cultural Affairs report relative to accepting funds from the Community Project Funding grant administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to support the Highland Park Youth Arts Center. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0263Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0290 Department of Cultural Affairs report relative to accepting a grant from the Getty Foundation for the 2024-25 Getty Marrow Undergraduate Internship Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0290Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
- 25-0267 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report, dated March 11, 2025, relative to Resolution No. 10662 approving the transfer of appropriations to the Information Technology Agency for communication services in Fiscal Year 2024-25. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0267Decision: Special Agenda: ITEM(S)
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