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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · October 15, 2020

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, October 15, 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 10:04 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 Staff 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 Mayor’s Civic Memory Working Group has been considering the memorialization, commemoration, interpretation and preservation of the complex history of Los Angeles in an effort to avoid erasure of significant aspects of our past with particular focus on addressing parts of LA’s history that are painful or contested; how to reassess existing civic monuments and memorials and how to better inform new installations of structures, memorials or creative works that interpret complicated aspects of the history of Los Angeles; - Commissioner Gail Kennard will join Christopher Hawthorne, Chief Design Officer in the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, on a panel of working group members to discuss the work in more detail as part of the LA Times Festival of Books on October 29, 2020 online at the Festival of Books website; - There are LA City Planning 101 online training meetings that focus on Project Planning and Development review. One meeting is tonight and the other will be held on Saturday; - In November there will be three additional sessions on the Community Planning process and you may sign up for these on the LA City Planning website; - October 27th through the 30th is the National Trust for Historic Preservation Annual Conference. This is a virtual conference; and - The City Council gave its final approval to the Sycamore Bungalow Court for Historic- Cultural Monument status. Meeting Minutes October 15, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission The meeting was recessed at 10:15 a.m. for the 2020 Great Shakeout earthquake drill. The meeting reconvened at 10:16 a.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. Old Business ● Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork. There were two plaque artworks for The Beverly Sycamore, Historic-Cultural Monument #945 and the F. and W. Grand Silver Store Building, Historic-Cultural Monument #1155. Both were approved by consent. New Business ● Advance Calendar - There were no changes to the advance calendar. ● Commission Announcements/Requests - There were no announcements or requests. ● There were no Meeting Minutes. ITEM NO. 2 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL The Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council presented. ITEM NO. 3 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Several speakers addressed the Commission. ITEM NO. 4 PROPOSED MONUMENT: HOLMBY BUILDING CHC-2020-5541-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5542-CE Council District: 5 – Koretz Plan Area: Westwood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 901 – 951 South Westwood Boulevard; 2 Meeting Minutes October 15, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission 10904 – 10914 West Le Conte Avenue; 10903 – 10907 West Weyburn Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: John LoCascio, Historic Resources Group, Preparer and Owner’s Representative Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Holmby Building under consideration; and adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED ITEM NO. 5 PROPOSED MONUMENT: SEITER RESIDENCE CHC-2020-5538-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5539-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Sherman Oaks–Studio City–Toluca Lake– Cahuenga Pass PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2924 North Montcalm Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Evanne St. Charles, Architectural Resources Group, Preparer Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Seiter Residence under consideration; and adopt the staff report findings as the findings of the Commission. Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kanner Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Barron, Buelna, Milofsky Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED 3 Meeting Minutes October 15, 2020 Cultural Heritage Commission ITEM NO. 6 PROPOSED MONUMENT: TAIX FRENCH RESTAURANT CHC-2020-5524-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5525-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Plan Area: Silver Lake–Echo Park–Elysian Valley PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1911-1929 West Sunset Boulevard; 1910-2018 West Reservoir Street IN ATTENDANCE: Carole Cetrone, Silver Lake Heritage Trust, Applicant; Charles J. Fisher, Preparer; and Kathryn McGee, Property Owner’s Representative; and Mike Taix, Restaurant Owner Commissioner Kanner moved to take the proposed designation of the Taix French Restaurant 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, Buelna, Kennard Vote: 5–0 MOTION PASSED Commissioner Barron recessed the meeting at 12:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:45 p.m. with all Commissioners in attendance. ITEM NO. 7 PROPOSED MONUMENT: SISTER MARY CORITA STUDIO CHC-2020-5630-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5631-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5500 – 5518 West Franklin Avenue; 1859 – 1863 North Western Avenue IN ATTENDANCE: Kathryn Wollan, Preparer; Nellie Scott, Corita Art Center, Applicant; Bill Delvac, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac, LLP and Jenna Snow, Owners’ Representatives 4

Agenda

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020 AFTER 10:00 A.M. (via TELECONFERENCE) Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHC10-15-20) by Oct. 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 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/98011958180 AND USE MEETING ID: 980 1195 8180. You may use passcode: 425249. 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. 980 1195 8180 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use passcode: 425249. 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 The Beverly Sycamore and F&W Grand Silver Store. • New Business – • Advance Calendar • Commission Announcements/Requests • Minutes of Meetings – 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. 980 1195 8180 then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use passcode: 425249. 4. PROPOSED MONUMENT: HOLMBY BUILDING CHC-2020-5541-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5542-CE Council District: 5 – Koretz Plan Area: Westwood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 901-951 South Westwood Boulevard; 10904-10914 West Le Conte Avenue; 10903-10907 West Weyburn Avenue 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/ Applicants: Barry Beitler, FYJA, LLC; Le Conte Westwood Development LLC Et al. c/o Beitler Commercial Realty Cultural Heritage Commission 2 October 15, 2020 Preparers: Christine Lazzaretto and Heather Goers, Historic Resources Group 5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SEITER RESIDENCE CHC-2020-5538-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5539-CE Council District: 4 – Ryu Plan Area: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake- Cahuenga Pass PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2924 North Montcalm Avenue 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/ Applicants: Pier F. Carrozzini; Janet L. MacPherson Et al. Preparers: Katie Horak and Evanne St. Charles, Architectural Resources Group 6. PROPOSED MONUMENT: TAIX FRENCH RESTAURANT CHC-2020-5524-HCM CEQA: ENV-2020-5525-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Plan Area: Silver Lake-Echo Park-Elysian Valley PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1911-1929 West Sunset Boulevard; 1910-2018 West Reservoir 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: 1911 Sunset Investors LLC c/o Chris Riha; Raymond M. and Toni R. Taix Et al Applicant: Annie Sperling, Silver Lake Heritage Trust Preparer: Charles J. Fisher 7. PROPOSED MONUMENT: SISTER MARY CORITA STUDIO CHC-2020-5630-HCM Cultural Heritage Commission 3 October 15, 2020 CEQA: ENV-2020-5631-CE Council District: 13 – O’Farrell Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 5500-5518 West Franklin Avenue; 1859-1863 North Western 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. Owners: Franklin Western Partners LLC; Victory Inv. Co. Inc. Lessors; Ralphs Grocery Company Sublessee Applicant: Nellie Scott, Corita Art Center Preparer: Kathryn Wollan The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, November 5, 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. 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 4 October 15, 2020 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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