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Cultural Heritage Commission

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · December 2, 2021

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Cultural Heritage Commission Official Minutes Thursday, December 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 accordance with Government Code Section 54953, subsections (e)(1) and (e)(3), and in light of the State of Emergency proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020 relating to COVID-19 and ongoing concerns that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees and/or that the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person, the Cultural Heritage Commission’s December 2, 2021 meeting was conducted via telephone and/or videoconferencing. 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, and Diane Kanner in attendance. Commissioner Pilar Buelna was not 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. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 1 DETERMINATION TO CONTINUE HOLDING MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE Motion Required. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C), (e)(3)(A), and (e)(3)(B)(i), a determination that the COVID-19 State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person and possible Commission action. Commissioner Kennard moved to adopt the resolution, under which the Commission finds that holding meetings in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 2 DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS Ken Bernstein, Principal City Planner, reported the following: - The Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee recommended approval of the Historic-Cultural Monument nomination for the Fairfax Theatre and the case will move on to the full City Council. - There are two HCM nominations that are returning to the PLUM Committee. These are the Taix Restaurant in Echo Park and the Chili Bowl in Mar Vista. Both items involve pending litigation regarding alleged Brown Act violations. Members of the public indicated that their testimony had not been taken by the Committee when those items were heard at PLUM originally. The Committee will be considering whether to rescind the prior Council Actions and to re-hear those two items again, providing additional opportunities for public testimony. - The City Council adopted the new Housing Element of the General Plan, which will guide the City’s Housing Policy through 2029. In this round, the State is requiring that cities identify adequate sites in their Housing Elements to accommodate each City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and must rezone properties within three years to make up any shortfall in housing capacity. The Office of Historic Resources will continue to work with its City Planning colleagues to ensure that the Department’s ultimate approach to rezoning would minimize impacts to historic resources and takes advantage of opportunities for historic resources to provide housing, such as through adaptive reuse. New Business ● Advance Calendar – There were no changes to the Advance Calendar. ● Commission Announcements/Requests – There were no announcements or requests. ● The Minutes for August 5, 2021, August 19, 2021, and September 2, 2021 were continued to the next meeting. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 3 NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL One Neighborhood Council submitted a statement and provided comments for Item 04 General Public Comment. ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 4 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Several speakers addressed the Commission during general public comment. 2 Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021 Cultural Heritage Commission ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 5 RE-APPOINTMENT OF AMY AQUINO AS THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE SUNSET- SPAULDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2021 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025. Commissioner Kennard moved to re-appoint Amy Aquino as the Member-at-Large to the Sunset- Spaulding Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Board. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 6 RE-APPOINTMENT OF PEYTON HALL AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE ANGELINO HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2021 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025. Commissioner Barron moved to re-appoint Peyton Hall as the Architect Member to the Angelino Heights Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Board. Commissioner Kennard seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Barron Seconded: Kennard Ayes: Kanner, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 7 RE-APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL NIGOSIAN AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO MIRACLE MILE NORTH HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2021 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025. Commissioner Kanner moved to re-appoint Michael Nigosian as the Architect Member to the Miracle Mile North Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Board. Commissioner Barron seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: 3 Meeting Minutes December 2, 2021 Cultural Heritage Commission Moved: Kanner Seconded: Barron Ayes: Kennard, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 8 PROPOSED MONUMENT: PACIFIC DINING CAR CHC-2021-9217-HCM CEQA: ENV-2021-9218-CE Council District: 1 – Cedillo Plan Area: Westlake PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1300 - 1314 West 6th Street IN ATTENDANCE: Katie Horak, Architectural Resources Group, Preparer; Douglas E. Vance, Bulchalter, Applicant Commissioner Kennard moved to take the proposed designation of the Pacific Dining Car under consideration; and adopt the Findings of the staff report as the Findings of the Commission. Commissioner Kanner seconded the motion and the vote proceeded as follows: Moved: Kennard Seconded: Kanner Ayes: Barron, Milofsky Absent: Buelna Vote: 4–0 MOTION PASSED ___________________________________ ITEM NO. 9 PROPOSED MONUMENT: PHILIP AHN / KURT COBAIN RESIDENCE CHC-2021-9228-HCM CEQA: ENV-2021-9229-CE Council District: 4 – Raman Plan Area: Hollywood PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6877 - 6881 West Alta Loma Terrace IN ATTENDANCE: Jenna Snow, Preparer; Rosalind Sagara, Los Angeles Conservancy, Applicant; and Arthur Jafa, Owner 4

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CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2021 AFTER 10:00 A.M. (via TELECONFERENCE) Meeting presentations will be made available here (https://tinyurl.com/CHC12-2-21) by November 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 accordance with Government Code Section 54953, subsections (e)(1) and (e)(3), and in light of the State of Emergency proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020 relating to COVID-19 and ongoing concerns that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees and/or that the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person, the Cultural Heritage Commission’s December 2, 2021 meeting will be conducted via telephone and/or videoconferencing. 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/82134168349) AND USE MEETING ID: 821 3416 8349. You may use password: 987306. 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. 821 3416 8349 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use password: 987306. 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 the last page 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. DETERMINATION TO CONTINUE HOLDING MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE Motion Required. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C), (e)(3)(A), and (e)(3)(B)(i), a determination that the COVID-19 State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person and possible Commission action. 2. 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 Meeting for August 5, 2021, August 19, 2021, and September 2, 2021 3. 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. 4. 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. 821 3416 8349 then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. You may use password: 987306. 5. RE-APPOINTMENT OF AMY AQUINO AS THE MEMBER-AT-LARGE TO THE SUNSET-SPAULDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2021 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025. MOTION REQUIRED Cultural Heritage Commission 2 December 2, 2021 6. RE-APPOINTMENT OF PEYTON HALL AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO THE ANGELINO HEIGHTS HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2021 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025. MOTION REQUIRED 7. RE-APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL NIGOSIAN AS THE ARCHITECT MEMBER TO MIRACLE MILE NORTH HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE BOARD FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM FROM DECEMBER 2, 2021 TO DECEMBER 2, 2025. MOTION REQUIRED 8. PROPOSED MONUMENT: PACIFIC DINING CAR CHC-2021-9217-HCM CEQA: ENV-2021-9218-CE Council District: 1 – Cedillo Plan Area: Westlake **Last Day to Act: 12-5-21 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1300 - 1314 West 6th 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: Wesley II and Toby Idol, Trustees, Wesley II and Toby Idol Trust Applicant: Douglas E. Vance, Buchalter Preparers: Andrew Goodrich and Morgan Quirk, Architectural Resource Group 9. PROPOSED MONUMENT: PHILIP AHN / KURT COBAIN RESIDENCE CHC-2021-9228-HCM CEQA: ENV-2021-9229-CE Council District: 4 – Raman Plan Area: Hollywood **Last Day to Act: 12-5-21 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 6877 - 6881 West Alta Loma Terrace 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 3 December 2, 2021 Owners: Arthur J. Fielder III and Karen S. Bryant Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy Preparers: Jenna Snow and Kathryn McGee The next regular meeting of the Cultural Heritage Commission will be held on Thursday, December 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 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. Cultural Heritage Commission 4 December 2, 2021 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 5 December 2, 2021

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