Cultural Heritage Commission
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 2, 2021
Minutes
Cultural Heritage Commission
Official Minutes
Thursday, September 2, 2021
(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 Barry Milofsky called the regular meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. with
Commission Vice President Gail Kennard and Commissioners Richard Barron, Pilar Buelna, and
Diane Kanner in attendance.
Also in attendance were Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner, representing the Director of
Planning; Lambert Giessinger, Preservation Architect, and Melissa Jones, City Planning
Associate, representing the Office of Historic Resources; Lucy Atwood, Deputy City Attorney;
James K. Williams, Commission Executive Assistant II; and Diego Vasquez, Commission Office
Staff
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ITEM NO. 1
DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS
Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner reported the following:
● Senate Bills SB-9 and SB-10 have been approved and sent to the Governor for signature. SB-
9, referred to as the “Duplex Bill” or the “Lot Split Bill,” would allow for single- family zoned
properties to be split into two lots allowing two units on each lot without a discretionary
Planning approval. The final version of the b ill includes an exemption prohibiting the use of
the b ill’s provisions for designated landmarks and historic districts, that includes an
exemption for local historic districts, such as Historic Preservation Overlay Zone s, as well
as d esignated Historic- Cultural Monuments in the City of Los Angeles. SB-10 allows
a local government to zone any parcel (including a single- family lot) to allow 10 units or less
if it is an urban i nfill property or near public transit. That b ill did not include an
exemption for historic districts but unlike SB-9, SB-10 is not a mandate. It would allow c
ities, if they so choose, to utilize these provisions to up-zone properties. The Los Angeles
City Council went on record in opposition to the passage of SB-10. The Office of Historic
Resources will work closely with the City Planning Housing Policy team (provided the
Governor signs the bills into law) prior to the bills taking effect on January 1, 2022 as the City
puts into place new procedures to implement those new laws should they take effect; and
● The City Council has given its final approval to the Historic- Cultural Monument nominations
for the Mechicano Art Center and the Centro de Arte Público in Highland Park.
Old Business
● Review and Advisory Concurrence of Proposed Historic-Cultural Monument Plaque Artwork.
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There was no artwork.
New Business
● Advance Calendar – There were no changes to the Advance Calendar.
● Commission Announcements/Requests – Commission President Milofsky congratulated Ken
Bernstein for being awarded the California Preservation Foundation’s 2020 Preservation
Design Award for Cultural Studies / Reports, and also inquired about the status of meeting
minutes.
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ITEM NO. 2
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Jean Frost, North Area Neighborhood Development Council, addressed the Commission.
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ITEM NO. 3
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Several speakers addressed the Commission.
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ITEM NO. 4
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - SURVEYLA CITYWIDE HISTORIC CONTEXT
STATEMENT: L.A. MODERNISM, 1919-1980
IN ATTENDANCE:
Andrew Goodrich , Architectural Resources Group, Presenter
For information only. The Commission took no action.
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ITEM NO. 5
PROPOSED MONUMENT: PAUL REVERE WILLIAMS HOUSE
CHC-2021-6684-HCM
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Agenda
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 AFTER 10:00 A.M.
(via TELECONFERENCE)
Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHC9-2-21) by August 30, 2021.
Compliant Day-of-Meeting Submissions will be added to this drive as they are received.
Barry Milofsky, President Vincent P. Bertoni, AICP, Director
Gail Kennard, Vice President Shana M. M. Bonstin, Deputy Director
Richard Barron, Commissioner Arthi L. Varma, AICP, Deputy Director
Pilar Buelna, Commissioner Lisa M. Webber, AICP, Deputy Director
Diane Kanner, Commissioner
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/87978492056) AND USE MEETING ID: 879 7849 2056. You may use password: 876314.
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. 879 7849 2056 and then
press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use password: 876314.
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 Executive Assistant 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 online at http://planning.lacity.org, by selecting “About”, “Commissions, Boards &
Hearings”, and filter by “Cultural Heritage Commission”. if you would like to receive a determination letter for any item on today’s
agenda, please email your request to chc@lacity.org. Please include your contact information (email or mailing address) and the
case number associated with the item. For additional information regarding the format of this telephonic public meeting, please visit
our website at http://planning.lacity.org.
Información en Espanol acerca de esta junta puede ser obtenida Ilamando al (213) 978-1300 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
2. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL POSITION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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. At the
Chair’s discretion, presentations of Neighborhood Councils on any matter listed on the
agenda for this Commission meeting may be taken at the time the agenda item is taken for
consideration.
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 or 1 (669) 900-9128 and use Meeting ID No. 879 7849
2056 then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use
password: 876314.
4. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - SURVEYLA CITYWIDE HISTORIC CONTEXT
STATEMENT: L.A. MODERNISM, 1919-1980
5. PROPOSED MONUMENT: PAUL REVERE WILLIAMS HOUSE
CHC-2021-6684-HCM
CEQA: ENV-2021-6685-CE Council District: 8 – Harris Dawson
Plan Area: South Los Angeles **Last Day to Act: 9-04-21
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PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1271 West 35th 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: Luther J. and Dorothy Bass
Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy
Preparer: Teresa Grimes, Teresa Grimes Historic Preservation
The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on
Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
**Pursuant to Mayor Garcetti’s Emergency Order issued on March 21, 2020, which was
subsequently extended on April 17, 2020, the time to act on this item has been tolled for the
duration of the local emergency period. Please note that other State law provisions may also
apply.
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
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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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