El Pueblo department asks Council to renew 15-year La Plaza church and museum agreement

The deal lets La Plaza United Methodist Church and the free Museum of Social Justice stay at 115 Paseo de la Plaza through 2041.

City Council· posted Oct 16Spending

The church and the Museum of Social Justice, which is free to the public, would keep using the city-owned building at 115 Paseo de la Plaza for another 15 years, from November 22, 2026 through November 21, 2041. The El Pueblo department and its commission found substantial compliance and sent the renewal to the City Council for final approval.

What happens next

City Council consideration of the renewal option before the current term expires · Nov 21

Named in this record
  • Domenika Lynch 2
  • El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Department
  • United Methodist Ministries-Los Angeles District
  • La Plaza United Methodist Church
  • Museum of Social Justice
  • 115 Paseo de la Plaza
  • Los Angeles City Council 249
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