Cultural Heritage Commission

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 AFTER 10:00 A.M. (via TELECONFERENCE) Meeting presentations will be made available here (http://shorturl.at/lPUY3) by April 14, 2020 Richard Barron, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director Gail Kennard, Vice President Kevin J. Keller, AICP, Executive Officer Pilar Buelna, Commissioner Shana M. M. Bonstin, Deputy Director Diane Kanner, Commissioner Tricia Keane, Deputy Director Barry Milofsky, Commissioner Arthi L. Varma, AICP, Deputy Director Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II (213) 978-1295 chc@lacity.org In conformity with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID- 19, the Cultural Heritage Commission meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETINGS CAN BE LISTENED TO BY DIALING (213) 621-2489 OR (818) 904-9450. IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING AND OFFER PUBLIC COMMENT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS. Only members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission should call (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID No. 171 540 281 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. 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. 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 “About”, “Commissioners”, “Cultural Heritage Commission”, and “Operating Procedures”. However, please see revised submission guidelines below which have been modified in order to accommodate the conduct of the meeting telephonically. 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 emailed to chc@lacity.org. 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 and must be submitted electronically to chc@lacity.org. 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. Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1295 or by email at chc@lacity.org no later than seven (7) working days prior to the meeting. If you challenge these agenda items in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing agenized here, or in written correspondence on these matters delivered to this agency at or prior to the public hearing. If you seek judicial review of any decision of the City pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, the petition for writ of mandate pursuant to that section must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the City's decision became final pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6. There may be other time limits which also affect your ability to seek judicial review. Agendas and Adopted Minutes are available on line at http://planning.lacity.org, by selecting “About”, “Commissions, Boards & Hearings”, and filter by “Cultural Heritage Commission”. For additional information regarding the format of this telephonic public meeting, please visit our website at http://planning.lacity.org  Información en español acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida llamando al (213) 978-1300. 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS • Old Business - Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork. • New Business • Advance 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 by email to chc@lacity.org. 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. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission should call (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID No. 171 540 281 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. 4. PROPOSED MONUMENT: THE JOHN LARY AND PAULINE KUHNS HOUSE CHC-2019-7535-HCM CEQA: ENV-2019-7536-CE Council District: 3 – Blumenfield Plan Area: Canoga Park-Winnetka- Last Day to Act: 6-28-2020 Woodland Hills-West Hills PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4359 North Camello Road REQUESTED ACTION: 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/ Cultural Heritage Commission 2 April 17, 2020  Applicants: Laura Moody, Trustee, Paul G. Kuhns Revocable Trust; Laura Moody, Trustee, The Paul G. Kuhns Revocable Trust c/o The Law Offices of David J. Hart Preparer: Barbara Lamprecht, Modern Resources 5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: BONNET HOUSE CHC-2020-510-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-511-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood Last Day to Act: 6-3-2020 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2256 North El Contento Drive REQUESTED ACTION: 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: Brian Prince, B.D.O.G. Inc; David C. Morrison, Co-Trustee, Morrison Wilde Family Trust c/o David C. Matlof; Giant LLC Applicant: Jaime Rummerfield, SIA Projects Representative: Charles J. Fisher 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES CHC-2020-899-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-900-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Boyle Heights Last Day to Act: 4-17-20 Continued from 3-5-20 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 435-455 South Boyle Avenue REQUESTED ACTION: Review of Historic-Cultural Monument application, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.171.10, to determine whether to take the proposed designation of a Monument under consideration. Owner: International Institute of Los Angeles Applicant: Vivian Escalante, Boyle Heights Community Partners Representatives: Laura Dominguez; Rosalind Sagara, Los Angeles Conservancy Cultural Heritage Commission 3 April 17, 2020  Notice to Paid Representatives If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org. An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate. Translation services, sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services must be requested seven (7) working days prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1300 or by email at chc@lacity.org. Cultural Heritage Commission 4 April 17, 2020