Brief

This Council-initiated budget recommendation directs the Recreation and Parks Department to evaluate alternatives to police-provided security services at city parks, including using department personnel and potentially redirecting police funding. The file proposes examining feasibility and cost implications of shifting park security responsibilities away from LAPD. Currently pending in the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee as of July 8, 2026.

Full summary

File 26-0600-S98 is a 2026 budget recommendation that directs the Recreation and Parks Department to assess alternatives to relying on Los Angeles Police Department for securing park facilities. The motion specifically asks the department to evaluate whether existing or newly dedicated Recreation and Parks staff could assume security responsibilities currently handled by police, and to analyze the financial implications of refunding police security services or reallocating those resources within the department. The underlying policy interest appears to be reducing police presence in parks while maintaining facility security and public safety. By exploring internal staffing models, the city would gain concrete data on whether park rangers, maintenance workers, or dedicated security personnel employed by Recreation and Parks could effectively manage access control, conduct safety patrols, and respond to common park-related issues. The file was introduced by Council on June 24, 2026, and referred to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee on July 8, 2026, where it remains pending. The file will expire on June 24, 2028, providing a two-year window for committee review and potential Council action. No additional activity has been recorded since the committee referral.

Activity (1)

• 2026-07-08 Council document(s) referred to Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-24 Budget Recommendation · other