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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · July 16, 2020

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, July 16, 2020 (VIA TELECONFERENCE) MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION HEREIN ARE REPORTED IN ACTION FORMAT. THE ENTIRE DISCUSSION RELATED TO EACH ITEM IS ACCESSIBLE IN AUDIO FORMAT ONLINE AT planning.lacity.org. TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO FILE: SELECT “ABOUT”, “COMMISSIONS, BOARDS & HEARINGS”, FILTER BY “CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION”, LOCATE THE COMMISSION MEETING DATE AND SELECT THE “AUDIO” BUTTON. In conformity with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID19, the City Planning Commission meeting was conducted telephonically. Commission President Richard Barron called the regular meeting to order at 10:05 a.m., with Commission Vice President Gail Kennard and Commissioners Pilar Buelna, Diane Kanner and Barry Milofsky in attendance. Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner, representing the Director of Planning; Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, Shannon Ryan, Senior City Planner and Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate representing the Office of Historic Resources; Kimberly Huangfu, Deputy City Attorney; James Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; Jennifer Edwards and Diego Vasquez, Commission Office Staff. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following:  LA City Planning’s “Charting our Course for a more Fair, Equitable and Just Los Angeles”;  Mayor Garcetti appointed a Chief Equity Officer, Deputy Mayor Brenda Shockley;  Likewise the City Planning Department appointed Faisal Roble, Principal Planner as Chief Equity Officer;  Office of Historic Resources will receive a Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant from the State Office of Historic Preservation. The $30,000 grant will be dedicated to new online content for HistoricPlacesLA; and  The Planning and Land Use Management Committee recommended approval of the HCM nomination for the Walter Bollenbacher Duplex on Orange Grove Avenue, which should come before the City Council in August. Old Business  Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork.  Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork for the 1109 Coronado Terrace House was presented. New Business  Advance Calendar - There were no changes to the advance calendar.  Commission Announcements/Requests - There were no announcements or requests. Meeting Minutes July 16, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission  Approval of the Minutes – There were no minutes for consideration. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No speakers addressed the Commission. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 PROPOSED MONUMENT: JENNIE C. BRAYTON BUILDING CHC-2020-521-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-522-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5119-5121½ North Eagle Rock Boulevard IN ATTENDANCE: Brad Keyes, Owner/Applicant; Pam O’Connor, Kaplan Chen Kaplan, Preparer Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Jennie C. Brayton 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 LAAC Section 22.171.7; and 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument; and 4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED 2 Meeting Minutes July 16, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 PROPOSED MONUMENT: WOODMERE CHC-2020-1883-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-1884-CE Council District: 11 – Bonin Plan Area: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades PROPERTY ADDRESS: 420-430 South Bundy Drive IN ATTENDANCE: Brian Curran, Hollywood Heritage, Applicant; Mary Malloy and Laura Meyers, Preparers; and Judy Citrin, Owner’s Representative Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to decline the inclusion of Woodmere in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. 1. Determine that the property does not conform with the definition of a Monument pursuant to LAAC Section 22.171.7; and 2. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. Commissioner Milofsky seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Milofsky Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Kennard Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: BORUN HOUSE AND GARDEN CHC-2020-2794-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-2795-CE Council District: 11 – Bonin Plan Area: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades PROPERTY ADDRESS: 344 South Cliffwood Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Olivia White, Chattel, Inc., Preparer and Owner’s Representative 3 Meeting Minutes July 16, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission Commissioner Milofsky put forth the actions below and moved to include the Borun House and Garden 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 LAAC Section 22.171.7; 3. Recommend that the City Council consider and declare the subject property a Historic- Cultural Monument; and 4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Milofsky Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Kanner Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: HERMAN W. HELLMAN BUILDING CHC-2020-3772-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3773-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Central City PROPERTY ADDRESS: 348-358 South Spring Street; 111-125 West 4th Street This matter was withdrawn by the applicant. The Commission took no action. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 8 PROPOSED MONUMENT: AVENEL COOPERATIVE HOUSING PROJECT CHC-2020-3767-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3768-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2841-2849 North Avenel Street 4

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020 AFTER 10:00 A.M. (via TELECONFERENCE) Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHCMeeting07-16-20) by July 13, 2020. Compliant Day-of-Meeting Submissions will be added to this drive as they are received. 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, thismeeting will be conducted entirely telephonically. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETINGS CAN BE LISTENED TO BY DIALING (213) 621-2489 OR (818) 904-9450. YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE VIA ZOOM AT: (https://planning-lacity-org.zoom.us/j/97819078834) AND USE MEETING ID: 978 1907 8834 Members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting and offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission, can either access the link located above or call 1 (213) 338-8477 or 1 (669) 900-9128 and use Meeting ID No. 978 1907 8834 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 three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located on page 5 of this agenda. 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. Servicios de traducción al español están disponibles, de ser solicitados con un mínimo de 72 horas de anticipación, en todas las juntas de la comisión. 1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS • Old Business - Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork for 1109 Coronado Terrace House • 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 participate in the meeting and offer public comment to the Cultural Heritage Commission, can either access the link located at the top of this agenda or call 1 (213) 338-8477 and use Meeting ID No. 978 1907 8834 then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Cultural Heritage Commission 2 July 16, 2020 4. PROPOSED MONUMENT: JENNIE C. BRAYTON BUILDING CHC-2020-521-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-522-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5119-5121½ North Eagle Rock Boulevard 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. Owner: Eagle Rock 5117 LLC Applicant: Brad Keyes Preparer: Pam O’Connor, Kaplan Chen Kaplan 5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: WOODMERE CHC-2020-1883-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-1884-CE Council District: 11 – Bonin Plan Area: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades PROPERTY ADDRESS: 420-430 South Bundy 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: Cynthia Jopanda, Trustee, Pomer Dec’d Trust; Kato Pomer, Trustee, Pomer Family Trust Applicant: Hollywood Heritage, Inc. Preparers: Mary Mallory and Laura Meyers Cultural Heritage Commission 3 July 16, 2020 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: BORUN HOUSE AND GARDEN CHC-2020-2794-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-2795-CE Council District: 11 – Bonin Plan Area: Brentwood-Pacific Palisades PROPERTY ADDRESS: 344 South Cliffwood Avenue 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. Owner/ Applicant: Elmer R. Borun, Trustee, Elmer R. Borun Trust Preparer: Olivia White, Chattel, Incorporated 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HERMAN W. HELLMAN BUILDING CHC-2020-3772-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3773-CE Council District: 14 – Huizar Plan Area: Central City PROPERTY ADDRESS: 348-358 South Spring Street; 111-125 West 4th Street 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. Owners/ Applicants: HW Hellman Building LP c/o Allen Gross; Popular Center, LLC (Et al.) c/o Dr. David Lee Preparer: Robert Chattel, Chattel, Incorporated Cultural Heritage Commission 4 July 16, 2020 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: AVENEL COOPERATIVE HOUSING PROJECT CHC-2020-3767-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3768-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2841-2849 North Avenel Street 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/ Applicant: Julia Meltzer, HOA Board President, Avenel Condominium Association Preparer: Robert Chattel, Chattel, Incorporated 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HERRINGTON RESIDENCE CHC-2020-3761-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-3762-CE Council District: 5 – Koretz Plan Area: Bel Air-Beverly Crest PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1100 North Acanto Place 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. Owners: Lee Srednick, Trustee, Lee Srednick Trust; Michael and Michelle Katz, Trustees, Katz Trust Applicant: Larry O’Rourke, O’Rourke and Company Preparer: Charles J. Fisher The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Cultural Heritage Commission 5 July 16, 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. Reasonable Accommodations Consistent with Federal and State Law and California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 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 disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or other services must be requested three working days (72 hours) prior to the meeting by calling the Planning Commission Executive Assistant at (213) 978-1295 or by email at chc@lacity.org. Telecommunication Relay Services Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user. What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay- service-trs. Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay service... " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability. For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website. Cultural Heritage Commission 6 July 16, 2020

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