Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 3, 2020
Minutes
Cultural Heritage Commission
Official Minutes
Thursday, September 3, 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 Cultural Heritage 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 Diane Kanner and Barry Milofsky
in attendance. Commissioner Pilar Buelna was absent.
Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner, representing the Director of
Planning; Lambert Giessinger, Architect, Shannon Ryan, Senior City Planner and Melissa
Jones, City Planning Associate representing the Office of Historic Resources; Lucy Atwood,
Deputy City Attorney; James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; Jennifer Edwards,
Commission Office Staff.
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following:
● Beginning in September the City Planning Department will accept online payments for project
applications. Invoicing will be done via email with an option to securely pay online:
● The City Council yesterday approved the declaration for a Fiscal Emergency for the City of
Los Angeles. This action will include mandatory work furloughs for most City employees and
result in lower staffing levels;
● Councilm ember Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion asking for a report back on a potential
landmark tree program in the City to protect significant trees . The Office of Historic
Resources already has a process that protects trees as Historic-Cultural Monuments . OHR
will work with Urban Forestry on making recommendations for further protections and
programs for landmark trees across the City ; and
● The Planning and Land Use Management Committee (PLUM) temporarily moved their
meetings to Thursdays at the same time as our Commission meetings . Today, they
are considering three Historic-Cultural Monument nominations approved by the Cultural
Heritage Commission including the The John Lary and Pauline Kuhns House, the Bonnet
House, Desmond’s on Broadway as well as the re-appointment of Diane Kanner to the
Cultural Heritage Commission . There will be an update on their decisions at the next meeting.
Old Business
● Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork.
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● There was no Plaque Artwork presented.
New Business
● Advance Calendar - There were no changes to the advance calendar.
● Commission Announcements/Requests - There were no announcements or requests.
● Approval of the Minutes – June 18, 2020 and July 16, 2020
Commissioner Kanner moved to approve the m inutes. Commissioner Milofsky seconded
the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kanner
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Kennard
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 2
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
There were no presentations.
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ITEM NO. 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
No speakers addressed the Commission.
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ITEM NO. 4
PROPOSED MONUMENT: MORRIS KIGHT RESIDENCE
CHC-2020-3322-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-3323-CE Council District: 1 – Cedillo
Plan Area: Westlake
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1822 West 4th Street
IN ATTENDANCE:
Bill Delvac, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac LLP and Carrie Chasteen, Sapphos Environmental
Inc. representing the Owner; Kate Eggert and Krisy Gosney, GEHPC, Preparers; Mary Ann
Cherry, Biographer, on behalf of the Applicant
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Commissioner Kennard put forth the actions below and moved to include the Morris Kight
Residence 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 an Historic-
Cultural Monument; and
4. Adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission.
Commissioner Milofsky seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
Moved: Kennard
Seconded: Milofsky
Ayes: Barron, Kanner
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHOOL OF EYE EDUCATION
CHC-2020-3290-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-3291-CE Council District: 10 – Wesson
Plan Area: South Los Angeles
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1554-1560 South St. Andrews Place;
2351-2371 West Venice Boulevard
IN ATTENDANCE:
Anne Marie Brooks, Applicant; Vicky Park, representing the Owner
Commissioner Kanner put forth the actions below and moved to include the School of Eye
Education 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 amended by the Commission.
Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows:
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Moved: Kanner
Seconded: Kennard
Ayes: Barron, Milofsky
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 4–0
MOTION PASSED
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ITEM NO. 6
PROPOSED MONUMENT: HATTERSCHEID RESIDENCE
CHC-2020-4788-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-4789-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu
Plan Area: Van Nuys- North Sherman Oaks
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14535 West Killion Street
IN ATTENDANCE:
Thelma Mericle, Bliss Park Heritage Association, Applicant; Charles J. Fisher, Preparer; K asey
Conley and Carrie Chasteen, Sapphos Environmental Inc. representing the owner;
Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Hatterscheid Residence
under consideration; and 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, Kennard
Absent: Buelna
Vote: 5–0
MOTION PASSED
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There being no further business to come before the Cultural Heritage Commission, the meeting
adjourned at 11:51 a.m.
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 AFTER 10:00 A.M.
(via TELECONFERENCE)
Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHC09-03-20) by August 31, 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 Arthi L. Varma, AICP, Deputy Director
Barry Milofsky, Commissioner 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, this
meeting 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/98265494321) AND USE MEETING ID: 982 6549 4321.
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. 982 6549 4321 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
• New Business
• Advance Calendar
• Commission Announcements/Requests
• Minutes of Meetings – June 18, 2020 and July 16, 2020
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. 982 6549 4321 then press #.
Press # again when prompted for participant ID.
4. PROPOSED MONUMENT: MORRIS KIGHT RESIDENCE
CHC-2020-3322-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-3323-CE Council District: 1 – Cedillo
Plan Area: Westlake
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1822 West 4th Street
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: Westlake Apartment Development LLC; Rafi Ventura, Sweetzer
Lofts, LLC
Applicant: Lisa Brereton c/o AIDS Healthcare Foundation
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Preparers: Kate Eggert and Krisy Gosney, GEHPC
5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SCHOOL OF EYE EDUCATION
CHC-2020-3290-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-3291-CE Council District: 10 – Wesson
Plan Area: South Los Angeles
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1554-1560 South St. Andrews Place;
2351-2371 West Venice 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.
Owners: D and K Con LLC; East-West Outreach Inc.
Applicant: Anna Marie Brooks
6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HATTERSCHEID RESIDENCE
CHC-2020-4788-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2020-4789-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu
Plan Area: Van Nuys- North Sherman Oaks
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 14535 West Killion Street
REQUESTED ACTIONS:
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: Farbod Rezvani; 4508Ethel LLC
Applicant: Thelma Mericle, Bliss Park Heritage Association
Preparer: Charles J. Fisher
The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
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Notice to Paid Representatives
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register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 48.01 et seq.
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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.
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