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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · September 17, 2020

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, September 17, 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 10:06 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, Architect, Shannon Ryan, Senior City Planner and Melissa Jones, City Planning Associate representing the Office of Historic Resources; Kimberly Huangfu, Deputy City Attorney; James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; and Diego Vasquez, Commission Office Staff. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following: ‐ The deadline for participation in the 2020 Census is September 30, 2020; ‐ Councilm ember Mike Bonin this week introduced a motion to re-initiate a Historic-Cultural Monument application for the First Baptist Church of Venice in the Oakwood community, which was previously declined by the Cultural Heritage Commission; ‐ The Council this week took final action to approve the Historic-Cultural Monument applications for the John Lary and Pauline Kuhns House, the Bonnet House, the Walter Bollenbacher Duplex, and the Desmond’s Building; and ‐ The City Council approved the re-appointment of Commissioner Diane Kanner to the Cultural Heritage Commission. Old Business ● Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork. There was no artwork. New Business ● Advance Calendar - There were no changes to the advance calendar. ● Commission Announcements/Requests - There were no announcements or requests. Meeting Minutes September 17, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission ● Minutes of Meetings - April 17, 2020; May 7, 2020; and May 21, 2020 Commissioner Kennard moved to adopt the minutes of April 17, 2020; May 7, 2020; and May 21, 2020. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL There were no presentations. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Several speakers addressed the Commission. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 LINCOLN HEIGHTS HPOZ BOUND ARY CHANGE CPC-2003-5342-HPOZ-M2 CEQA: ENV-2019-4984-ND Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles Council District: 1 – Cedillo PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2429, 2435, 2439, 2445, 2455 North Thomas Street Commission certification of a boundary change to the Lincoln Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) to expand the HPOZ boundary to include 2429, 2435, 2439, 2445 and 2455 N. Thomas Street as a Contributing Element in the HPOZ. IN ATTENDANCE: Jonathan Kaplan, Planning Assistant, Office of Historic Resources ; Shannon Ryan, Senior City Planner, Office of Historic Resources Commissioner Milofsky moved to certify the proposed boundary change, recommend that the City Council adopt the boundary change to the Lincoln Heights HPOZ, and adopt the Negative Declaration. Commissioner Buelna seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: 2 Meeting Minutes September 17, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission Moved: Milofsky Seconded: Buelna Ayes: Barron, Kanner, Kennard Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 EARL CARROLL THEATRE, HCM #1136 Plan Area: Hollywood Council District: 13 – O’Farrell PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6230 Sunset Boulevard Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation Project. IN ATTENDANCE: Racheal Stoddard, Essex Property Trust, Inc.; Margarita Jerabek-Bray, ESA; and Dick Gee, Spectra Company; Roger Bray, Bray Architects; and Paul Greenstein and Paul Stokes, Signmakers representing Essex Property Trust, Owner Informational presentation on the Proposed Rehabilitation project. No action was taken by the Commission. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL, LOS ANGELES TO ANAHEIM PROJECT SECTION Plan Area: Central City North Council District: 14 – Huizar Informational presentation from the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Commission review and comment on proposed project's impacts to City Historic-Cultural Monuments IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff Carr, Cultural Resources Lead, and Brent Rushing, Cultural Resource Program Manager representing the California High Speed Rail Authority For information only. No action was taken by the Commission. 3

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 AFTER 10:00 A.M. (via TELECONFERENCE) Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHCMeeting09-17-20) by Sept. 14, 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/97687203330) AND USE MEETING ID: 976 8720 3330. 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. 976 8720 3330 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 – April 17, 2020; May 7, 2020; and May 21, 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. 976 8720 3330 then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. 4. LINCOLN HEIGHTS HPOZ BOUNDARY CHANGE CPC-2003-5342-HPOZ-M2 CEQA: ENV-2019-4984-ND Council District: 1 – Cedillo Plan Area: Northeast Los Angeles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2429, 2435, 2439, 2445, 2455 North Thomas Street REQUESTED ACTIONS: Commission certification of a boundary change to the Lincoln Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) to expand the HPOZ boundary to include 2429, 2435, 2439, 2445 and 2455 N. Thomas Street as a Contributing Element in the HPOZ. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Representative: Jonathan Kaplan, Office of Historic Resources 5. EARL CARROLL THEATRE, HCM #1136 Plan Area: Hollywood Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Cultural Heritage Commission 2 September 17, 2020 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6230 Sunset Boulevard Commission Review and Comment on Proposed Rehabilitation project. Owner/ Applicant: Essex Property Trust Representatives: Rachael Stoddard, Essex Property Trust; Margarita Jerabek-Bray, ESA; Dick Gee, Spectra Company; Paul Greenstein, Signmakers 6. CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL, LOS ANGELES TO ANAHEIM PROJECT SECTION Plan Area: Central City North Council District: 14 Informational presentation from the California High-Speed Rail Authority and Commission review and comment on proposed project's impacts to City Historic-Cultural Monuments Representatives: Jeff Carr, California High-Speed Rail Authority; Brent Rushing, California High-Speed Rail Authority The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 3 September 17, 2020 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 4 September 17, 2020

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