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ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYO!{

August 2, 2012

Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have today reappointed Mr. Oz Scott to the Cultural Heritage Commission for the term ending June 30, 2017. Mr. Scott's current term ended June 30, 2012.

I certify that in my opinion Mr. Scott is especially qualified by reason of training and experience for the work that will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Mayor

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Name: Oz Scott Commission: Cultural Heritage Commission End of Term: June 30, 2017

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: African American

2. Gender: Male

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 4- South Valley

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Attendance record of past commission appointment(s):

7. Highest level of education completed:

8. Occupation/profession: Producer/Director

9. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume

10. Purpose of this appointment: Reappointment

11. Current com

Term Commissioner APC CD Ethni Gender Ends

Barron Richard E. East 1 Caucasian M 30-Jun-16

Hamacher Tara Central 14 Caucasian M 30-Jun-15 African Kennard Gail Central 4 American F 13-Jan-1 0 30-Jun-13

East Los OZSCOTT - (CBS Television Network)

Biography

Oz Scott is an accomplished and award-winning television, theatrical and motion picture director. In his two decades plus years of experience, Scott has directed hundreds of television episodes along with dozens of stage productions, made-for-TV movies and motion pictures.

Oz Scott is a seasoned entertainment industry veteran and a highly sought after director whose notable work throughout the past decade can be seen on dozens of highly-rated network and cable series. One of the best in his field, Scott has directed multiple episodes for ABC's and Wonderland, NBC's American Dreams and Ed; CBS' C.S.I., The Guardian, Family Law, The District, JAG, and American Gothic; and FOX's Ally McBeal and . Oz's magical touch extends into the cable universe as well, having helmed several episodes of Soul Food (Showtime), Any Day Now (Lifetime), and He served as supervising producer for CBS Television's The District

Scott has directed some of highly rated shows one of which was the extremely popular movie on The Disney Channel, The Cheetah Girls. Another one was one of VHl's highest-rated programs, the original motion picture, Play'd -A Hip Hop Story. Directing Play'd added to Oz's list of motion picture credits, which include Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story ( 1994), Spanish Judges (1999) featuring Vincent D'Onofrio and Matthew Lillard, and the renowned comedy smash hit, Bustin' Loose (1981) starring Richard Pryor and Cicely Tyson.

This wizard of directing is no stranger to success. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Oz's directorial talents enhanced the success of popular prime-time skeins such as , , , , LA Law, Diagnosis Murder, , Fame, Dirty Dancing, 22 7, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Gimme A Break, and many others. In the 1970's the director's writing talents positively impacted such notable series as Archie Bunker's Place, Alice and The Jeffersons.

Mr. Scott believes being well rounded is essential to achieving longevity. His versatility has allowed him to maintain his presence in the theater where he has participated in The Eugene O'Neill Playwrights Conference for the past dozen years. Traveling to Russia with The Old Settler for the O'Neill, Scott directed both an American cast as well as a Russian cast in a Russian translation. Mr. Scott began his professional theatrical career at Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage, where he managed The Living Stage, an improvisational touring company. Soon afterwards, Scott found himself working in New York for Joseph Papp, where he stage managed Edgar White's ''La Gente" and "Crucificado," Ed Bullins' "Merry Wives of Windsor" and ''Taking of Miss Janie," Miguel Pinero's "The Sun Always Shines for the Cool/' and Ruby Dee's "Twin Bit Gardens." Scott's New York stage career then moved into the director's realm. He eventually staged and took to Broadway the widely acclaimed, for colored girls who considered suicide when the rainbow is enufby Ntozake Shange. In addition, he directed Sonya Sanchez's "Sister Sonji," Richard Wesley's "The Past Is The Past" and "The Talented Tenth," Reginald Veljohnson's "Section D." Also, Scott directed the highly successful productions of ''From the Mississippi Delta" at the Cincinnati Playhouse and "Fences" by August Wilson at the Asolo Theater.

Recognized for his contributions to the community, Oz has received an NAACP Image Award, the Drama Desk Award, a Village Voice OBIE Awards for Off Broadway, Genesis Award, and the Nancy Susan Reynolds Award. Mr. Scott also served on the Board of Directors for the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a community-oriented medical school based in Los Angeles, CA. He has served on the Dean's Council for California State University at Northridge's (CSUN} College of Arts, Media and Communication. And his impact at the world­ leader level has been felt as well, as Oz directed both the video that introduced Jesse Jackson to the 1988 Democratic Convention and the Nelson Mandela Rally for Freedom at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1990. Currently Oz is a board member of The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

A graduate of 's Tisch School of the Arts (M.F.A.), ML Scott resides currently in Sherman Oaks, California with his wife, Lynne. They have three children: Robert (a graduate of the University of Washington), Ozzie (a graduate of Morehouse College), and Brittany (a graduate of Spelman College).

### ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR

August 2, 2012

Mr. Oz Scott

Dear Mr. Scott: l am pleased to inform you that I hereby reappoint you to the Cultural Heritage Commission for the term ending June 30, 2017. In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require a trip downtown. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Sui Duong in my Office at (213) 978-0724 and he will arrange it for you.

To begin the appointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed City Commissioner Ethics Pledge, Commission Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Form and Background Release within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to help us ensure the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible.

Under separate cover you will be receiving a packet from the City Ethics Commission containing information about the City's conflict of interest laws and a copy of the State Form 700/Statement of Economic Interests. City law requires that you complete and return this form within 21 days of your nomination to the City Ethics Commission, 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. Any inquiries regarding this form should be directed to Shannon Prior at the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960.

As part of City Council confirmation process, you will need to arrange a meeting with Tom LaBonge, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, the Chair of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know

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when your appointment will be considered by the Planning and Land Use Management Committee. Some time thereafter, you will also be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office, Room 395, City Hall. Deputy Mayor Matt Karatz's staff will be responsible to assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions.

Commissioners must be residents of the City of Los Angeles. If you move at any point during your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan to resign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately.

Warmest congratulations and thank you for agreeing to continue helping in my efforts to serve the people of the City of Los Angeles.

Mayor

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!.Within one week:

Mail or fax the following forms to: Office of the Mayor, Attn: Sui Duong, Office of Legal Counsel, 200 N. Spring St.,# 303, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Fax: (213) 978-0720.

__ Ethics Pledge

__ Remuneration Form

__ Undated Separation Form

__ Background Check Release

__ Commissioner Information SheetJVoluntary Statistics

II. Within 21 days:

File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office.

__ Statement of Economic Interest ("Form 700") IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination until your completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission.

--Residence Verification Form IlL As soon as possible, schedule a meeting with:

__ Your City Councilmernber Tom laBonge (contact at 213-473-7004).

__ Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at 213-473-7001).

A member of Deputy Mayor Matt Karatz's staff can assist you with these arrangements. (Mayor's Office: 213-978-0600)