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Council approves task force to find alternate site, funding plan for Latino museum

3588621 · May 16, 2025
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Summary

The City Council voted 14-0 to approve an amendment creating a task force — including city departments and outside partners — to identify alternative sites and a funding path for the Latino Museum, and asked for a status report within 45 days.

The City Council on Tuesday approved an amendment to create a task force to help the Latino Museum identify an acceptable alternative site and stabilize its finances.

The amendment, introduced by Council Member Jan Perry, directs the city’s Department of General Services, the City Administrative Officer (CLA), the Department of Cultural Affairs and representatives from Los Angeles County, the state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to participate with museum representatives. The motion requires a status report from the Department of General Services and the CLA within 45 days.

Why it matters: Council members said the museum is an important cultural asset that serves the city’s Mexican and Latino communities and that the task force aims to preserve the museum’s space and ensure a sustainable funding stream.

What the council did: Perry said the task force would seek a space at least the same size as the museum’s current location, with potential for expansion and appropriate parking. Council Member Reyes spoke in favor of the motion, calling it an effort to put the city’s "best foot forward" for the museum. The council voted 14-0 on the amendment and then approved the item as amended, 14-0.

Next steps: The Department of General Services and the CLA will report back to the council within 45 days with the status of the task force’s work. The motion’s text calls for exploring both relocation options and a financial package to promote the institution’s long-term stability.

Ending: The council approved the amended motion with no recorded dissent.

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