GPAB Meeting – Thursday May 23, 2024

KAREN THORNTON, CHAIR  •  ALEX CROW, VICE-CHAIR •  CHRIS LAIB, SECRETARY
JANE CARLSON  •  AARON CHUNG  •  JASON GREENWALD  •  BILLY GRIFFIN  •  ALEX PHILLIPS

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MISSION: The Department of Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life in Los Angeles by providing attractive, safe and well maintained parks with diverse opportunities to serve and enrich every community.
VISION: The Department of Recreation and Parks envisions an accessible, dynamic and sustainable park system for all Los Angeles residents and visitors to play, enjoy and build community.

Public Comment: Comments from the public on Agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the Agenda that are within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the Public Comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Board. Agenda is posted for public review here and at the posting location as required by law. Griffith Park Visitor Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027

ADA: As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of a disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Tracy James at (323) 661-9465.

CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call, board announcements

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

SPECIAL GUESTS
Comments from other City, County, State & Federal representatives in attendance

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public who wish to comment on matters NOT listed on the agenda and are under the jurisdiction of the Board.

INFORMATION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Park Rangers will be available to answer questions and discuss challenges facing the Ranger Division.
Informational only, no motion item.
Brown Act Review and Equestrian Center Updates will be provided by Joe Salacies.
Both items are informational only, no motion items.

SUPERINTENDENT UPDATES
Phase III Griffith Park Active Transportation Improvement Project Plan
Pote Field
Budget Cuts

COMMITTEE AND AD HOC REPORTS
Executive Committee
South Griffith Park Ad Hoc

BOARD BUSINESS
Comments from Board Members on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction and requests by members to schedule specific future agenda items.

ADJOURNMENT: Next meeting – Thursday, June 27, 2024