Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · November 15, 2018
Minutes
OFFICIAL
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Cultural Heritage Commission Minutes
November 15, 2018
200 North Spring Street, City Hall
Los Angeles, California 90012
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Commissioner Barron called the meeting to order at 10:11 a.m. with Commissioners, Buelna,
Kanner, Kennard and Milofsky present.
Also in attendance were Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, Office of Historic
Resources; Lucy Atwood, Deputy City Attorney; Cecilia Lamas, Commission Executive
Assistant; Rafael Vega, Senior Administrative Clerk.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
On behalf of Ken Bernstein, Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, reported the
following:
• City Council adopted two motions to initiate consideration of two properties as potential
Historic-Cultural Monuments: 1078 South Genesee Avenue and 1074 South Genesse
Avenue.
• Times Mirror Square and the Hollywood Citizen News Building are being scheduled to
be heard before the Planning and Land Use Management Committee next week.
• Vincent Bertoni, Planning Director, will soon announce the positions for Deputy Director
within the Planning Department that are currently vacant.
Old Business
• There was no update on the Los Angeles Unified School District Historic Schools
Investment Fund Board.
• The Commission reviewed and concurred with the proposed Plaque Artwork for the
following Historic-Cultural Monuments:
o Linda Scott Residence, HCM No. 963
o Benjamin Carre Residence, HCM No. 1165
New Business
• There was no new business to report.
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ITEM NO. 2
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations given by the Neighborhood Council representative.
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ITEM NO. 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Two speakers addressed the Commission during general public comment.
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ITEM NO. 4
MONUMENT: PIERCE BROTHERS MORTUARY, HCM #574
Council District: 1 - Cedillo
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 716-720 West Washington Boulevard;
1912-1928 South Bonsallo Avenue
Update to the Commission on status of the property following a fire that occurred on October 4,
2018.
No action was taken on this matter.
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: COMMUNITY LAUNDRY COMPANY BUILDING
CHC-2018-3626-HCM Council District: 4 - Ryu
CEQA: ENV-2018-3627-CE Last Day to Act: 10-02-18
Plan Area: Hollywood (extended to 12-01-18)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 900-930 North Highland Avenue
IN ATTENDANCE:
Cary D. Jones, owner’s representative; Mike Keller, General Manager, Alsco, Inc., owner; Brian
Curran, Hollywood Heritage, Incorporated, applicant; Teresa Grimes and Amanda Duane, GPA
Consulting, preparers.
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MOTION:
Commissioner Milofsky put forth the actions below and moved to include the Community Laundry
Company Building in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7;
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Milofsky
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron
Nays: Buelna, Kanner
Vote: 3–2
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE CHATSWORTH MOMONGA/MISSION TRAIL
CHC-2018-4617-HCM Council District: 12 - Englander
CEQA: ENV-2018-4618-CE Last Day to Act: 11-20-18
Plan Area: Chatsworth - Porter Ranch
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20765-20855 West Rinaldi Street;
11026-11050 North De Soto Avenue;
11100-11101 North Lurline Avenue;
11200 North Porter Ranch Drive
IN ATTENDANCE:
Dean Wageman, applicant; Ray Vincent, Chatsworth Historical Society, preparer.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include The Chatsworth
Momonga/Mission Trail in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments with a revision to the alignment
of the trail and recommendation that the proposed monument name be changed to The Apeta
Momonga Mission Trail.
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7;
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3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
4. Adopt the findings as amended by the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Milofsky and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Kanner
Vote: 5–0
MOTION PASSED
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The Commission took a break at 11:57 a.m. and reconvened at 12:08 p.m. with
Commissioners Barron, Kanner, Kennard and Milofsky present. Commissioner Buelna was
absent from the meeting.
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ITEM NO. 7
PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION
CHC-2018-5097-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson Jr.
CEQA: ENV-2018-5098-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18
Plan Area: Wilshire
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard
IN ATTENDANCE:
Mary Ringhoff, Architectural Resources Group, preparer; Celeste Hong, Art Deco Society of Los
Angeles, applicant.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include The Comedy Union in
the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7;
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
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The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kanner
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Milofsky
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 8
PROPOSED MONUMENT: 1110-1116 SOUTH ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD
CHC-2018-5071-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2018-5072-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18
Plan Area: Venice
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard
IN ATTENDANCE:
Sherie Scheer, applicant; Reem Baroody, preparer.
MOTION:
Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include 1110-1116 South Abbot
Kinney Boulevard with amended findings to include the names of artists in the list of Historic-
Cultural Monuments.
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine that the property, conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Los
Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.171.7;
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and designate the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
4. Adopt the findings as amended by the Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kennard and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kanner
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Milofsky
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the
meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m.
Etta Armstrong, Commiss· n xecutive Assistant I
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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018 AFTER 10:00 A.M.
LOS ANGELES CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET
10TH FLOOR, ROOM 1010
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
Richard Barron, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director
Gail Kennard, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Executive Officer
Pilar Buelna, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director
Diane Kanner, Commissioner
Barry A. Milofsky, Commissioner
Etta Armstrong, Commission Executive Assistant I
(213) 978-1128
chc@lacity.org
Pursuant to the Commission’s operating procedures, the Commission at times must necessarily limit the
speaking times of those presenting testimony on either side of an issue that is designated as a public hearing
item. In all instances, however, equal time is allowed for presentation of pros and cons of matters to be acted
upon. All requests to address the Commission on public hearing items must be submitted prior to the
Commission’s consideration of the item. EVERY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION MUST
COMPLETE A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM AND SUBMIT IT TO THE COMMISSION STAFF.
Written submissions are governed by Rule 4.3 of the Cultural Heritage Commission Rules and Operating
Procedures which are posted online at https://planning.lacity.org, by selecting “Commissions & Hearings”,
“Cultural Heritage Commission”, and “Operating Procedures”. Initial Submissions not limited as to volume, must be
received by the Commission Secretary no later than by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the week of the
Commission meeting. Materials must be delivered electronically to chc@lacity.org and three (3) copies must be
delivered or mailed to the Commission Secretary at 200 North Spring Street, Room 272, Los Angeles, 90012.
Secondary Submissions in response to a Staff Recommendation Report or additional comments must be
received electronically no later than 24-hours before the Commission meeting. Submissions shall not exceed ten
(10) pages, including exhibits, and must be submitted electronically to chc@lacity.org. Photographs do not count
toward the page limitation. Day of Hearing Submissions within 24 hours of the meeting, up to and including the
day of the meeting are limited to 2 pages plus accompanying photographs. 12 hard copies must be submitted
the day of the meeting. Submissions that do not comply with these rules will be stamped “File Copy. Non-
Complying Submission.” Non-complying submissions will be placed into the official case file, but they will not
be delivered to or considered by the Commission, and will not be included in the official administrative record for
the item at issue.
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1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
• Old Business
- Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument
Plaque Artwork
• Advanced Calendar
• Commission Announcements/Requests
2. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
Presentations by Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood Council
resolution, or community impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any
agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda. The Neighborhood Council
representative shall provide the Board or Commission with a copy of the Neighborhood
Council's resolution or community impact statement.
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
The Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address
it on non-agenda items, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of
interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.
PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK MUST SUBMIT A SPEAKER’S REQUEST FORM. ALL
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND ITEMS
OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC THAT ARE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE
COMMISSION MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD.
4. MONUMENT: PIERCE BROTHERS MORTUARY, HCM #574
Plan Area: South Los Angeles Council District: 1 - Cedillo
Update to the Commission on status of the property following a fire that occurred on October 4,
2018.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 716-720 West Washington Boulevard;
1912-1928 South Bonsallo Avenue
Owner: Washington View LP
Representatives: Hugh Martinez and Fatima Atighehchi
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5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: COMMUNITY LAUNDRY COMPANY BUILDING
CHC-2018-3626-HCM Council District: 4 - Ryu
CEQA: ENV-2018-3627-CE Last Day to Act: 10-02-18
Plan Area: Hollywood (extended to 12-01-18)
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 900-930 North Highland Avenue
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine whether the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to
LAAC Section 22.171.7; and
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument.
Owner: Steiner American Corporation
Applicant: Richard Adkins, Hollywood Heritage, Incorporated
Preparer: Amanda Duane, GPA Consulting
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE CHATSWORTH MOMONGA/MISSION TRAIL
CHC-2018-4617-HCM Council District: 12 - Englander
CEQA: ENV-2018-4618-CE Last Day to Act: 11-20-18
Plan Area: Chatsworth - Porter Ranch
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20765-20855 West Rinaldi Street;
11026-11050 North De Soto Avenue;
11100-11101 North Lurline Avenue;
11200 North Porter Ranch Drive
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine whether the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to
LAAC Section 22.171.7; and
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument.
Owners: Sierra Canyon High School Foundation; Los Angeles City Department of
Water and Power; JFK Investment Group LLC; Yara Szasz; Gabor Duvon;
Porter Ranch Development Corporation
Applicants: Dean Wageman and Darlene Brothers-Wageman, Chatsworth Historical
Society
Preparers: Ray and Ann Vincent, Chatsworth Historical Society
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7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE COMEDY UNION
CHC-2018-5097-HCM Council District: 10 – Wesson Jr.
CEQA: ENV-2018-5098-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18
Plan Area: Wilshire
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5040 West Pico Boulevard
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine whether the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to
LAAC Section 22.171.7; and
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument.
Owner: YB Real Estate Properties IV LLC c/o Yoav Botach
Applicant: Margot Gerber, Art Deco Society of Los Angeles
Preparers: Katie Horak and Mary Ringhoff, Architectural Resources Group
8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: 1110-1116 SOUTH ABBOT KINNEY BOULEVARD
CHC-2018-5071-HCM Council District: 11 – Bonin
CEQA: ENV-2018-5072-CE Last Day to Act: 12-04-18
Plan Area: Venice
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney Boulevard
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
1. Determine that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and
Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Determine whether the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to
LAAC Section 22.171.7; and
3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic-
Cultural Monument.
Owner: ABCO LLC
Applicants: Melvin and Sherie Scheer, Friends of 1110-1116 South Abbot Kinney
Boulevard
Preparer: Reem Baroody
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The next scheduled regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on:
Thursday, December 6, 2018
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