Culture & Education

Libraries, arts, schools, landmarks. 48 items on the record.

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  1. Official portrait of Monica Rodriguez

    Motion asks LA28 to continue youth sports subsidies after the 2028 Games

    The program caps youth sports fees at $10 per participant and has committed over $128 million since it began.

    City Council··$160M
  2. Glendale

    Glendale Council to accept $35,985 state grant for adult literacy program

    The California State Library funds would support the Glendale Library's adult literacy tutoring program for another year.

    Glendale City Council··$36K
  3. Official portrait of Bob Blumenfield

    Motion seeks plan for virtual elephant exhibit at LA Zoo before 2028 Olympics

    City analysts would report within 60 days on cost, partners and financing for a holographic elephant exhibit at the city-run zoo.

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  4. Official portrait of Monica Rodriguez

    Motion seeks rules for removing artwork from the city's art collection

    Los Angeles has no policy for deaccessioning any of the more than 2,000 artworks it owns and displays in public buildings.

  5. Official portrait of Nithya Raman

    Motion seeks $153,127 to repair Wilcox Triangle and Hollywood welcome sign

    Hollywood redevelopment money would pay for landscaping, civil and structural repairs at the Hollywood site.

    City Council··$153K
  6. Hall of Administration

    Landmarks commission to hear ex-officio members' report on May through July activities

    The county's Historical Landmarks and Records Commission has an agenda item for the report, but no documents were posted.

  7. City Hall

    Motion would spend $438 to light City Hall for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

    Councilmember Tim McOsker asks to move funds so City Hall is illuminated on September 26, 2026.

    City Council··$438
  8. Glendale

    Glendale City Council recognizes Gagik Galfayan as California Teacher of the Year

    The honor is a ceremonial presentation at the November 3 meeting, which also includes a hearing on water rate increases.

  9. Official portrait of Marqueece Harris-Dawson

    Motion would rename Slauson Connect Center for Curren D. Price, Jr.

    Council President Harris-Dawson asks the General Services Department to rename the South LA youth center and add signage.

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  10. Official portrait of Kristina Duggan

    Long Beach council item would send $1,000 to Colorado Lagoon tree lighting

    Councilmember Kristina Duggan's office proposes a $1,000 donation to the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association for the 38th annual event.

    Long Beach City Council··$1K
  11. Long Beach council item would give $500 to Literary Women festival

    A city funding item directs $500 to Literary Women for its Festival of Women Authors; no further details available.

    Long Beach City Council··$500
  12. Official portrait of Velveth Schmitz

    Rolling Hills Estates equestrian panel backs horse trainer and arena fee increases

    The committee voted 8-0 to recommend higher trainer and arena rental fees starting January 1, 2027.

  13. Official portrait of Ysabel Jurado

    Motion would add two Council District 14 festivals to citywide special events list

    Feria de los Moles would get $10,000 in city fee support and the Monterey Hill Jazz Festival $5,000.

    City Council··$15K
  14. Official portrait of Marqueece Harris-Dawson

    Motion would extend Destination Crenshaw construction contract to March 2028

    The nonprofit's design and construction contract expires January 1, 2027, while work along Crenshaw Boulevard continues.

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  15. Official portrait of Heather Hutt

    Motion seeks $10,000 from Council District 10 funds for Caribbean Festival

    Councilmember Heather Hutt proposes shifting civic funds to cover festival expenses handled by a city contractor.

    City Council··$10K
  16. Los Angeles City Hall

    Motion would shift $5,000 in Council District 9 funds to El Grito event costs

    A councilmember proposes moving $5,000 from a district cultural fund to cover expenses for the El Grito celebration.

    City Council··$5K
  17. Long Beach

    Long Beach council item would give $500 to Firemen's Historical Society

    The $500 honorarium would cover an antique fire rig's appearance, according to the agenda item's title.

    Long Beach City Council··$500
  18. Official portrait of Nithya Raman

    Motion seeks $4,000 for Reseda Recreation Center Halloween event

    Council District 4 funds would pay for supplies and decorations for an October 31, 2026 community event in Reseda.

    City Council··$4K
  19. Official portrait of Heather Hutt

    Motion seeks $200,000 to extend Pan African Film and Arts Festival contract

    Councilmember Heather Hutt proposes using Council District 10 redevelopment funds to cover festival costs through December 2027.

    City Council··$200K
  20. West Adams

    Motion seeks $75,000 in city funds for West Adams Dia De Los Muertos Festival

    Councilmember Heather Hutt asks the Council to tap the heritage month and special events budget for the annual festival.

    City Council··$75K
  21. Official portrait of Heather Hutt

    Motion would swap Mid City festival onto city's special events fee-waiver list

    Councilmember Heather Hutt asks to replace the MINC Music & Arts Festival with the Mid City Music & Arts Festival at $75,000.

    City Council··$75K
  22. Warner Center

    Motion would move Warner Center arts fund administration to Cultural Affairs

    Fees paid by Warner Center developers for cultural projects would be managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs instead of City Planning.

  23. Los Angeles City Hall

    Port of Los Angeles would loan Red Car trolleys to Southern California Railway Museum

    A proposed agreement sends the Port's historic Red Car equipment to a railway museum; the Mayor's office has signed off.

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  24. City Hall

    Motion would let Youth Development office use City Hall spaces for 2027 Youth Summit

    The Office of Youth Development would use Council Chambers, the Rotunda, Bradley Tower and the Forecourt on April 3, 2027.

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  25. Rolling Hills Estates

    Rolling Hills Estates park commission backs equestrian center deal, new riding fees

    Commissioners recommend a five-year concession extension and equestrian service fees starting January 1, 2027.

  26. Watts Towers

    Mayor sends Council $1.1 million increase for Watts Towers restoration contract

    LACMA would be paid for conservation work on the gazebo, fountain, South Wall and B Tower already finished in June 2025.

    City Council··$1.1M
  27. Shrine Auditorium

    Motion seeks city contract for 2027 SAG Awards at Shrine Auditorium

    The city would waive reimbursement for most services at the February 28, 2027 ceremony, but bill for police.

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  28. Official portrait of Maria Teresa Del Rio

    Hawaiian Gardens council to honor Red Ribbon Week art contest winners

    The October 28 council meeting opens with awards for student artists and a school district update from the ABC Unified board president.

  29. Official portrait of Bob Blumenfield

    Council approves neighborhood funds for Reseda Skate Facility upkeep and youth programs

    The money comes from a council district fund tied to former redevelopment areas and covers maintenance, repair and youth activities.

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  30. MacArthur Park

    Council approves funds for MacArthur Park arts and culture programming

    Enhanced arts and culture programming at the park would run from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

  31. Los Angeles City Hall

    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.

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  32. Los Angeles City Hall

    El Pueblo asks Council to approve UNAM lease for Sepulveda House second floor

    Mexican university would fund a rehabilitation estimated at $736,290 to $1,429,320 and hold 15 free public events a year.

  33. Official portrait of Nithya Raman

    Motion seeks funds for data network at Studio City Recreation Center gymnasium

    Councilmember Nithya Raman proposes moving Proposition K money to the Information Technology Agency for the new gym's network.

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  34. Warner Grand Theatre

    Motion seeks $53,717 for Warner Grand Theatre lighting and HVAC repairs

    City crews would fix aisle lighting, exit signs, chandeliers and air conditioning before the San Pedro theatre reopens in December 2026.

    City Council··$54K
  35. Altadena

    County landmarks commission hears update on wildfire damage to historic sites

    Agenda item covers department updates and a proposal by firm Omgivning to move older buildings into Altadena.

  36. Padua Hills

    County panel to weigh landmark status for 1933 Lake House in North Claremont

    Planning staff recommend the commission ask supervisors to designate the Spanish Colonial Revival home a County Landmark.

  37. Los Angeles City Hall

    LAPD Film Unit briefs council committee on how filming permits are reviewed

    Presentation covers safety conditions, off-duty officer staffing, and "inconvenience payments" residents ask productions to pay.

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  38. Hall of Administration

    County commission receives update on 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations

    An ad hoc committee briefed the Commission on Local Governmental Services; no public comment was submitted.

  39. Official portrait of Bob Blumenfield

    Motion would add Lantern Festival to citywide special events list in Council District 3

    Councilmember Bob Blumenfield asks for $15,000 in city support for the West Valley event under the Special Events Ordinance.

    City Council··$15K
  40. Map of Mary Clay School

    Cultural Heritage Commission recommends landmark status for Mary Clay School

    The West Adams Boulevard building would join the city's Historic-Cultural Monument list if the City Council agrees.

  41. Cultural Heritage Commission recommends landmark status for The Talmadge in Koreatown

    The apartment building at Wilshire Boulevard and Berendo Street would be added to the city's historic monument list if the Council agrees.

  42. Hollywood Bowl

    County commission reports on plaque dedication naming Hollywood Bowl Cultural Landmark #1

    A new plaque at the Hollywood Bowl marks its designation as the county's first cultural landmark.

  43. La Brea Tar Pits

    County landmarks commission hears La Brea Tar Pits master plan presentation

    The Natural History Museums' finance chief briefed commissioners on planning and historic documentation for the 13-acre site.

  44. Los Angeles City Hall

    Motion seeks $25,000 for Latino Heritage Month events in Council District 9

    Councilmember Curren Price Jr. asks the city to tap a heritage celebration fund to pay for the events.

    City Council··$25K
  45. Los Angeles City Hall

    Motion seeks $25,000 in city funds for Central Avenue Jazz Festival

    Councilmember Curren Price Jr. would tap a Council special events account to help pay for the South LA festival.

    City Council··$25K
  46. Map of Cypress Park Veterans Memorial

    Motion proposes $55,784 to repair Cypress Park Veterans Memorial plaque and flag pole

    Council District 1 funds would pay city crews to rebuild the memorial's plaque stand and replace the flag pole and flags.

    City Council··$56K
  47. Los Angeles City Hall

    Motion would allow public tours of City Hall's historic spaces on two summer dates

    Project Restore and the LA Conservancy would lead tours July 29 and August 5, 2026, with costs repaid to the city.

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