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Volume 27 No. 4 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities January 26, 2017 Development is wake-up n BoardFirm’s reputation to forvote on $2.4B Metro deal call on Formosa Avenue low bids continues with n Residents protesting will support Measure S Purple Line Extension “They have no respect for the neighborhood, for Hollywood’s Residents of North Formosa historic identity that you can’t get Today, the Metro Board of Avenue in Hollywood woke up at 7 anywhere on the planet but here,” Directors will vote on a recom- a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21 to the said Richard Koehler, who has mendation to award a $2.4 billion sound of a bulldozer partially lived in an adjacent building on contract to joint construction firm demolishing a recently-emptied Formosa Avenue for 15 years. Tutor Perini/O & G (TPOG) for residential property in the middle of He was one of many local resi- work on the second section of the the block. dents who stood on the street out- Purple Line Extension. The property, 1334 N. Formosa side 1334 N. Formosa Ave. on The project will extend the Ave., however, had affixed to a Tuesday, Jan. 24 to protest the Purple Line by 2.6 miles to chain-link fence around its perime- destruction of the property and Century City, with one station at ter a notice from the Los Angeles voice support for Measure S, which Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Department of Building and Safety will be on the ballot in March and Drive in downtown Beverly Hills (DBS). It was dated Jan. 20 and would place a moratorium on con- and a station in the heart of ordered a stoppage of construction struction that increases develop- Century City. and an intent to revoke building ment density. TPOG is a joint venture of permits. See Formosa page 21 Tutor Perini Corporation of Sylmar, California and O & G Industries of Torrington, Connecticut, with Frontier Kemper as a tunneling subcon- tractor. Tutor Perini has completed infrastructure in large metropolitan areas and has built railways and stations for Metro including multiple portions of Metro’s Red Line Project. But Ron Tutor’s name again photo by Gregory Cornfield being assigned to a Metro project Construction workers with Skanska-Traylor-Shea continue work on has raised concerns for former Los the first section of the Metro Purple Line Extension at the intersection Angeles County Supervisor of Wilshire Boulevard and Sycamore Avenue. and City Councilman Zev Yaroslavsky. He said he hopes the with this company,” Yaroslavsky [ban] that contractor from further board takes a close look to make a said. “In fact, there was a lawsuit bidding. Metro decided for some determination if Metro is being that Metro brought against [Tutor] reason not to [ban] him.” “low-balled” with a bid that is not that resulted in a false claim ren- Tutor’s work on the Metro Red credible. dered against the contractor. That photo by Luke Harold “Metro has had a long history would have entitled Metro to See Metro Board page 21 Local residents took to Formosa Avenue in Hollywood on Tuesday after- noon to voice their support for Measure S, and their opposition to demolition on the street being investigated by the city. nWeHo proud to be model for progressive values Candidates differ on city planning, but not on Beverly Hills City Council love for the Creative City deals big win for tenants Based on the rhetoric of the can- n from their unit in Beverly Hills. didates running for two seats on Urgency clause sets The first method would be to evict West Hollywood City Council, it is new rent controls, fees a tenant for just-cause – non-pay- clear the city views itself as a living ment of rent, violation of lease example of how a city can success- for evicted renters terms, etc. – through the court sys- fully operate under progressive val- tem. The second method would be ues. through a “no-cause termination” One month after the city council At a meeting that extended into notice, in which a landlord can reaffirmed the city’s commitments the early morning hours on serve any tenant on a month-to- to progressive values in response to photo by Jon Viscott Wednesday, the Beverly Hills City month lease with a 60-day notice President Donald Trump’s adminis- Nine candidates debated how West Hollywood should evolve and grow Council unanimously approved to vacate without a reason. tration, the candidates for the 2017 at a forum hosted by the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. urgency measures to restrict tenant If a landlord issued a “no-cause municipal election followed suit at evictions and rent increases, and to eviction,” Beverly Hills does not a forum hosted by the West November election, I think it’s very “And we’re prepared to face the create a database for a citywide require a relocation fee be paid to Hollywood Chamber of important that West Hollywood challenges that the next four years rental registry program. the outgoing tenant, regardless of Commerce, and expressed an remain a beacon of progressive will bring.” Before the ordinances were age or circumstance. Landlords urgent need to lead the nation as a policies,” said Mayor Pro Tem John Reed Stillwell, who spent much approved, there were two ways model for equality. Heilman, a lawyer and professor of the last year campaigning for that a landlord could evict a tenant See renters’ rights page 22 “Given what happened in the who is running for re-election. See WeHo page 22 2 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Songs” on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. ClassicalLos Angeles Philharmonic Concert music and Art critic Exhibit Shana Nys Dambrot will join The star of stage and screen performs a artistic director Gustavo Dudamel artist Jill Joy for a discussion about her variety of songs from Noël Coward returns with a program of works by exhibit “Consciousness” on Saturday, and Rufus Wainwright to Stephen Schoenberg and Mozart on Thursday Jan. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Jill Joy Sondheim and Annie Lennox. The per- and Friday, Jan. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m., Gallery. The exhibit, which is on dis- formance is part of the LA Phil’s and Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. at the play through Thursday, Feb. 16, “Songbook” series. Tickets start at $52. Walt Disney Concert Hall. After explores the interplay of the unseen 111 S. Grand Ave. (323)850-2000, opening with Schoenberg’s worlds of spiritual and emotional ener- laphil.org. “Accompaniment to a Film Scene,” gy. 456 S. La Brea Ave. RSVP request- Dudamel and the orchestra will be ed. (747)234-6408, jilljoy.com. joined by pianist Emanuel Ax for performances of Mozart’s “Piano WritingAspiring writers Workshop are encouraged to Concerto No. 14” and Schoenberg’s Water-wise attend “Writers and Websites in 2017” “Piano Concerto.” The programs con- an Independent Writers of Southern clude with Mozart’s “Symphony No. California workshop on Monday, Jan. LandscapingThe cities of West Hollywood and 31, Paris.” Tickets start at $20. 111 S. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Beverly Hills are holding a free com- Grand Ave. (323)850-2000, Memorial Building in Culver City. munity workshop on water-wise land- laphil.org. Writers will learn about the benefits of scaping on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9 a.m. at websites and on the internet from a 345 Foothill Road in Beverly Hills. panel of experts. General admission is Debby Figoni, water conservation $15. 4117 Overland Ave. (310)773- administrator for the Beverly Hills FrenchForeign film Shortlovers won’t Films want to 8075, iwosc.org. miss Theatre Raymond Kabbaz’s Public Works Department will teach “French Short Films Night” on participants how to prepare and design Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. The landscaping for sustainable, long-term Films include “Première Séance (My beauty. The workshop will conclude Comedy and First Analyst)” by Jonathan Borgel, with a rain barrel distribution. Rain “Ennemis Intérieurs (Enemies barrels will be available for purchase, CocktailsComedian Bill Devlin’s “Comedy Within)” by Sélim Azzazi, “French with a $35 rebate for up to two rain bar- and Cocktails” show returns on Touch” by Xiaoxing Cheng and rels. (323)848-6558, or email rea- Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. at the Réplique (Partner)” by Antoine [email protected]. Hollywood Improv. Devlin’s show Giorgini, among others. Adult tickets mixes some of the hottest stand-up are $15; $10 for students. 10361 W. comedians in the country with sur- Pico Blvd. (310)286-0553, theatreray- A is For Art prise celebrity guests and a band. mondkabbaz.com. 8162 Melrose Ave. (323)651-2583, andFamilies Activism are invited to “Art Without hollywood.improv.com Walls: A is For Art and Activism” on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Gaga-esqueEl Greco Productions Play presents the Hammer Museum. Participants will satirical pop musical comedy “Future photo by Jonathan Schell contribute to a book for young LGBTLambda Lit Book Book Club Club will discuss Sex, Inc.” running from Friday, Jan. Alex Lyras and Robert McCaskill’s production “Plasticity” runs from activists, taking inspiration from the “The Naked Civil Servant,” by 27 through Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Saturday, Jan. 28 through Monday, March 13 at the Hudson Guild works of artist and activist Jimmie Quentin Crisp, on Tuesday, Jan. 31 Lounge Theatre. The production Theatre in Hollywood. A comatose man re-emerges into consciousness Durham. Pages created in the work- from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the West blends Lady Gaga-esque popstar the- in a multilayered, multimedia theatrical event about the power of the shop will be combined into a digital Hollywood Library Community atricality with “Blade Runner’s” dark book. 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310)443- Meeting Room. The discussion will be comic vision. It follows the mysteri- brain to re-wire and heal itself. The production takes audiences inside 7000, hammer.ucla.edu. moderated by Steven Reigns, who was ous conglomerate Monocorp, which his memories, even as a circle of family members and loved ones divide West Hollywood’s first city poet from fabricates an epidemic-condemning into scheming camps over critical neurological decisions. Pictured is 2014 to 2016. Lambda Literary Book intimacy to profit from its “safe” new Lyras as neurosurgeon Dr. Rumi Singh. Showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday, Club highlights a different LGBT book pseudo-sex product. Meanwhile, four Saturday and Monday; 7 p.m., Sunday. General admission is $30. 6539 PianoPianist Inna Recital Faliks will perform works at its meetings each month. Admission fallen popstars gather to plan their Santa Monica Blvd. (323)960-7787, plasticitytheplay.com. by Schubert and other composers to be is free. 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. revenge against Monocorp’s devious announced on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6 (310)652-5340, weho.org. CEO. As the world teeters on the p.m. at the Los Angeles County brink of destruction, can these unlike- Museum of Art. The Ukrainian-born ly heroes overcome their differences pianist has established herself as one of in time to stop Monocorp’s evil agen- MozartPasadena Opera Opera presents Mozart’s Poetry of Robert the most exciting, committed, commu- EugeneGeffen Playhouse O’Neill presents Play Eugene da? Showtimes are 8 p.m., Thursday comedic classic “Così fan tutte” on Burns nicative and poetic artists of her gener- O’Neill’s drama “Long Day’s Journey and Friday; 10 p.m., Saturday; and 7 Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28 West Hollywood resident and former ation. Admission is free. Bing Theatre, Into Night” running Tuesday, Jan. 31 p.m., Sunday. General admission is at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. London-based stage actor Joe Praml 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857-6000, through Sunday, March 19 in the Gil $30. 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. at the A Noise Within Theatre. Jonathan will read poems by Robert Burns, lacma.org. Cates Theater. Alfred Molina and Jane (323)960-7738, plays411.com/future. Lynn directs the production, which including his materpiece “Tam Kaczmarek star in the production. The includes a 13-piece orchestra and cho- O’Shanter,” on Saturday, Jan. 28 semi-autobiographical piece is the rus, and a new translation of Lorenzo from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lloyd story of an ordinary summer day with Da Ponte’s libretto. General admission Taber-Marina del Rey Library. The Alan Cumming extraordinary consequences. Tickets tickets start at $50; $35 for students. reading coincides with a celebration start at $32; see schedule for show- 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. of Burns’ birthday. 4533 Admiralty EnjoySings an evening Sappy of music Songs and fun dur- times. 10886 Le Conte Ave. (310)208- pasadenaopera.org. Way. (310)821-3415. ing “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy 2028, geffenplayhouse.org. Founded 1946 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 330 P.O. 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Kings work,” according to a GPA report. years by stars such as Elvis Presley, Rd. “It was permissible for those prop- Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt and “This structure is located in the erty types that were rare to exhibit a Bono. It survived the threat of heart of the city,” said Tricia Cruz, lower level of integrity than it was photo by Gregory Cornfield demolition in the early 1990s, but who serves as a board member for for those that were more common. The West Hollywood City Council on Jan. 23 recognized the Formosa residents have wondered about the the theatre and has performed there Not all properties identified for fur- Cafe, located at 7156 Santa Monica Blvd., as a property that may be eli- future of the building, recognizable as an actress. “The exterior of the ther research were evaluated as eligible for national, state or local landmark programs. by its neon exterior sign and building is a sheet metal construc- gible.” remembered for its iconic red tion built in 1947. This is the only The council requested more booths, after its sudden closure in post-World War II building existing information about why the six according to the commercial his- wehopreservation.org, to include an December. of this style and structure in West properties endorsed for inclusion by toric resources survey. The city of interactive map of the properties The West Hollywood City Hollywood. WHPA were left off. West West Hollywood has three proper- that were evaluated for the survey Council on Jan. 23 recognized the “West Hollywood should recog- Hollywood Mayor Lauren Meister ties designated at the national level: and for more information about Formosa Cafe, located at 7156 nize the only building left with such said she wanted additional informa- Sunset Tower, 8358 Sunset Blvd.; preservation efforts throughout the Santa Monica Blvd., as one of 58 a unique architectural style as well tion about properties at 7935, 7496, Hacienda Arms Apartments, 8439 city. properties in the city that may be as the only building with such a cul- 8954 and 9091 Santa Monica Blvd. Sunset Blvd.; and Great Hall/Long In a related measure, the council eligible for national, state or local tural history that goes back 45 that were also excluded from the Hall, 1200 N. Vista St. Six proper- unanimously approved an agree- landmark programs to potentially years.” list of 58. ties have historical designation at ment with Chattel, Inc., valued up preserve the cafe and other proper- Teresa Grimes, of GPA In West Hollywood, there are 27 the state level, but not at the local to $75,000, for the company to pro- ties for generations to come. Consulting, said GPA considered designated commercial, institution- level because they had never been vide its expertise in analyzing “I’m glad we’re finding our the properties before their exclusion al and industrial properties that nominated for local status, city staff preservation-related projects and to favorite cultural destinations in from the final list of properties to have landmark designations at the said. provide staff and commission train- West Hollywood to make sure consider. She said factors such as local, state and/or national levels, City staff created a website, ing related to preservation efforts. they’re available for future generations,” Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath said. City staff will inform the owners of the properties that their buildings could potentially be designated. The owners who agree to move forward with the application process will have their properties grouped together for a council vote to pro- ceed with designation. GPA Consulting, which assists with historical preservation efforts at all levels of government, began compiling a list of 763 properties in November 2015, 84 of which had previously received national, state and/or local landmark designation. All properties evaluated were based in commercial and public zoning districts. GPA also received input from the Historic Preservation Commission, city staff and community members. The survey evaluated properties constructed through 1975, according to a GPA report prepared for the city council. It built on West Hollywood historic resources sur- veys that had been completed in 1986-1987 and a survey of multi- family residential buildings from 2008. Part of the purpose of the latest survey was to update the city’s list of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and to make the information more available to the public, the report said. Members of the West Hollywood Preservation Alliance (WHPA), a nonprofit advocating for the protection and preservation of historic, cultural and architectural resources in the city, urged the city council to add six more properties to the list of 58. They included the Madison Car Wash, 7617 Santa Monica Blvd.; the former location of the Ritts Furniture Store, 8445 Santa Monica Blvd.; the Holloway Motel, 8465 Santa Monica Blvd.; Pink Taco, which used to house the Players Club, 8225 Sunset Blvd.; and the Viper Room, which first operated as Young’s Market, 8850 Sunset Blvd. Victor Omelczenko, WHPA treasurer, invoked the announcement of the Academy Award nominations earlier this week while speaking before council. “In a way, the commercial buildings that make it onto the final survey list are like the nominations being announced,” he said. “But the real prize in this town is actually 4 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Fire damages restaurant Sentence upheld in Hollywood pen pal murder n tenced to 56 years to life in prison. murder investigation that he stayed Man was convicted Kratlian’s defense attorney with Major at his condominium in on Third Street of killing retired appealed the case and the convic- the 1400 block of N. Vista St. in Hollywood High teacher tion was upheld on Jan. 11, said Los Hollywood. On Feb. 10, 2014, Angeles County District Attorney’s Kratlian murdered the former Office spokesman Greg Risling. teacher in the victim’s condomini- Kratlian and the victim, Harry um. The California Second District Major, 82, became pen pals while The Los Angeles County Court of Appeals recently upheld a the defendant was serving a prison Coroner’s Office ruled that the murder conviction of a parolee from sentence in New York for cause of death was asphyxiation. New York who in 2014 murdered a manslaughter. Kratlian was incar- Evidence presented at trial showed retired Hollywood High School cerated in New York from 1993 that Major’s blood was found on teacher who was his pen pal. through 2013. Kratlian’s shoes. Kratlian is current- The defendant, Scott Kratlian, 47, Authorities were uncertain about ly incarcerated in the High Desert was convicted in 2015 on one count when Kratlian came to Los State Prison in Susanville, of first degree murder and sen- Angeles, but learned during the California.

photo by Edwin Folven Firefighters extinguished a blaze on Jan. 22 that erupted in the attic of the Bianconi restaurant at 8338 W. Third St. BrothersTwo brothers who ownedconvicted a West Vicodin ofor Norco). illegal narcoticscountry that causes scheme immense harm, The fire was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m., and Los Angeles Los Angeles pharmacy were found The Kabovs were found guilty of and the use of the pharmacy Fire Department personnel arrived to find smoke and flames coming guilty by a federal jury on Jan. 23 conspiracy to distribute narcotics, allowed the defendants to increase from the attic. Firefighters checked to make sure nobody was inside of operating a narcotic drug traf- distribution of oxycodone, conspir- greatly the volume of their business the restaurant, which was closed, and then battled the blaze from the ficking, money laundering and tax acy to import narcotics, importation and distribute narcotics around the exterior. The fire was extinguished in a little over an hour. No injuries fraud conspiracy that illegally sold of anabolic steroids, money laun- nation. In addition to operating as were reported, and the cause remains under investigation, said LAFD prescription narcotics to black mar- dering and submitting false tax de facto drug dealers, these defen- spokesman Brian Humphrey. ket customers throughout the returns. Berry Kabov faces a statu- dants cheated the U.S. tax system The value of the loss was unavailable. The owners of the restaurant United States. tory maximum sentence of 309 by failing to report approximately posted a message on Facebook about the fire. Brentwood residents Berry years in federal prison, and Dalibor $1.5 million in income while living “We are thankful that nobody was injured as the safety and comfort Kabov, 46, and his brother Dalibor Kabov faces up to 315 years in fed- a life of luxury.” of our guests is our number one priority,” the statement read. “We “Dabo” Kabov, 33, who operated eral prison. United States District According to court documents would like to thank the Los Angeles Fire Department for their quick Global Compounding Pharmacy, Judge Dolly M. Gee is scheduled to and evidence introduced during a response and professionalism. To our neighbors, we are very sorry for were convicted of running a sentence the brothers on March 29. three-week trial in United States any disturbance we have caused. For the foreseeable future we will be scheme that illegally sold oxy- “These defendants used their District Court, the Kabov brothers closed, but we look forward to welcoming you back to Bianconi after codone (also known by the brand pharmacy as a front for drug deal- used Global Compounding to sell we have the restaurant repaired...” name OxyContin and the main ing, and they used multiple bank bulk quantities of prescription ingredient in Percocet and accounts to conceal their illicit pro- drugs to customers across the coun- Percodan), hydromorphone (also ceeds,” said United States Attorney try. During the investigation, known as Dilaudid) and Eileen M. Decker. “Prescription authorities seized shipments of Celebrity business manager hydrocodone (commonly known as drug abuse is an epidemic in this thousands of oxycodone pills. enters plea on embezzlement The business manager for record- lion belonging to “Client Number ing artist Alanis Morissette and 2” – Morissette – without her other entertainment and sports fig- knowledge or authorization. ures admitted in court papers filed Schwartz further admitted that he on Jan. 18 that he embezzled more falsely labeled the unauthorized than $6.5 million from his clients. cash withdrawals as “sundry/per- Jonathan Todd Schwartz, 48, was sonal expenses” on the accounting charged with wire fraud, filing a records GSO maintained for false tax return and failing to dis- Morissette. When confronted about close the embezzled funds to the the missing funds, Schwartz stated Internal Revenue Service. In con- that the money was an investment junction with the criminal informa- in illegal marijuana “grow” busi- tion filed on Jan. 18, prosecutors nesses, a statement that Schwartz also filed a plea agreement in which has now admitted was false. Schwartz agreed to plead guilty to Schwartz also admits that he the two felony offenses. embezzled over $1 million from Schwartz was a member of GSO another undisclosed client and con- Business Management, LLC. In the cealed the embezzlement by falsely plea agreement, Schwartz admitted coding the unauthorized cash with- that he took clients’ money for him- drawals as money used for the self and falsified account records to client’s home renovations. The conceal the embezzlement. defendant is expected to make his Schwartz admitted that between initial court appearance on Feb. 1. May 2010 and January 2014, he Schwartz faces a statutory maxi- withdrew approximately $4.8 mil- mum penalty of 23 years in prison.

Defendants accused of stealing Dodgers equipment plead not guilty Three men accused of conspiring value. The merchandise included to steal and later sell Dodgers mer- baseballs and baseball jerseys. chandise pleaded not guilty on Jan. According to a criminal com- 19 to one count each of felony con- plaint, Prada and Sierra worked as spiracy to commit burglary, the Los security guards at Dodger Stadium Angeles County District Attorney’s when they allegedly conspired with Office announced. Dagnesses to steal baseball equip- The defendants were identified ment, uniforms and merchandise, as Juan DeDios Prada, 59; and later sell them online. Prada Fernando Sierra, 62; and Jesse Luis and Sierra are alleged to have used Dagnesses, 51. Deputy District masks, gloves and headlamps to Attorney Daniel Merrick said enter a locked equipment room and Prada and Sierra were ordered to steal equipment valued at more stand trial on Jan. 5 for conspiracy than $3,400 from January 2013 to to commit burglary and one felony February 2016. count of second-degree commer- If convicted as charged, Prada cial burglary. Dagnesses also faces and Sierra face more than three one felony count of receiving years in jail, and Dagnasses faces stolen property exceeding $950 in more than four years in jail. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 January 26, 2017 City OKs 333 La Cienega project with reduced height

By Edwin FolvEn The vote demonstrates that by work- “That is the new height level,” ing closely with the community, we Hahn added. The Los Angeles City Council on can bring a project to the neighbor- The project will be located at the Tuesday approved the 333 La hood with tremendous community site of the former Loehmann’s build- Cienega project, a mixed-use devel- benefits and that sets new standards ing near the intersection of Burton opment to be located just south of the in environmental sustainability,” Way, San Vicente and La Cienega Caruso said. Beverly Center. Boulevards. The exact timeline for Developer Rick Caruso, founder The project was supported by the nearby Burton Way Homeowners construction was unavailable, but and CEO of Caruso Affiliated, representatives for Caruso Affiliated agreed to downsize the project from Association and the Mid City West photo courtesy of Caruso Affiliated Community Council. said previously they hope to open the 20 to 16 stories after the Beverly An updated rendering shows the latest configuration of the 333 La Wilshire Homes Association submit- Representatives of the organiza- project in late 2019. Cienega project. ted a petition with more than 1,000 tions believe it will benefit the com- signatures opposing the project. munity. The development will Caruso has also agreed to contribute include 145 units, as well as a public $500,000 to the city to build afford- plaza and retail space including a able housing. market. Caruso also agreed to desig- Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th nate 10 percent of the units as afford- District, supported the project after able housing, and has consented to the developer agreed to reduce the making improvements to surround- height to 185 feet, said Cheryl ing streets. Getuiza, Koretz’s director of com- “We are pleased with the result. munications. Zoning for the area We are glad to see it passed unani- limits building heights to 45 feet. mously,” said Scott Epstein, chair of the Mid City West Community “I thought it was an appropriate Council. “The project will make a compromise,” Koretz said after the whole bunch of improvements to the project was approved. “I think a lot streets. There is going to be a public of people will be happy [about] the plaza. There are not many parks near project.” this part of Mid City West. This is a Diana Plotkin, president of the smart development that puts density Beverly Wilshire Homes in a place that makes sense.” Association, said the association is Harald Hahn, president of the opposed to “spot zoning” and plans Burton Way Homeowners to file a lawsuit. Association, also said the project will “First of all, we all know develop- bring improvements. ers always ask for more than what “It’s a signature building, and I’d they are going to get. [Caruso] gets rather have a signature building than 140 feet more than he’s entitled to, another shopping mall,” Hahn said. which will give him millions and “It’s residential, and another thing is millions of dollars,” Plotkin said. the supermarket. A full service mar- “The community will be impacted ket would be very, very helpful. As there with traffic congestion. He’s far as we are concerned, what he is given the community nothing at all. asking for is a building we can live This $500,000 is for people living with.” somewhere else. This will never The new project will be nearly the come into our community. This is same height of the nearby Cedars- spot zoning at its worst. It never Sinai Advanced Health Sciences ends. It’s a constant fight.” Pavilion. Hahn added that although Caruso issued a statement follow- the project will be beneficial to the ing the council’s approval. community, he worries that the “We are thrilled with [the] L.A. approved height will set a new prece- City Council’s unanimous approval. dent along La Cienega Boulevard. Los Angeles to advance host city contract for 2024 Olympic Games By lukE Harold International Olympic Committee will vote for the host city in Peru in Former Olympic sprinter Michael September. Johnson didn’t compete in the games The measure also confirmed plans until 1992, but watching the 1984 for the opening and closing cere- Games in Los Angeles as a child in monies. The L.A. Stadium at Dallas served as a catalyst for his Hollywood Park will host the open- athletic future. ing ceremony, including the lighting “It was my first experience of the of the Olympic Cauldron, according Olympics, and I was immediately to a press release by LA 2024, the inspired,” Johnson said, one of many city’s exploratory committee. U.S. Olympians to fill city council The closing ceremony, which chambers Wednesday morning. “I would include the parade of athletes, sincerely hope we can bring the the Olympic flag handover and the Olympic Games back to the U.S.A., extinguishing of the cauldron, would back to L.A., to inspire a new gener- take place on Aug. 4, 2024 at the ation of young people.” L.A. Memorial Coliseum. The Los Angeles City Council Janet Evans, an Olympic swim- unanimously approved to enter Los mer from the 1988 and 1992 Games, Angeles into the host city contract in and an Orange County native, was hopes of being selected later this present. She was also at the Olympic year by the International Olympic committee’s meeting on Jan. 20. Committee to host the 2024 Summer “By bringing the games to Los Olympic and Paralympic Games. Angeles in 2024, we will not only The contract would make the city showcase our great city, but we will responsible for any deficits it faces as inspire an entire new generation of a result of the games. The projected young people whether it’s to become budget currently accounts for $5.3 swimmers, wrestlers, or fencers, or billion in costs and revenues. maybe someone to become a public A memorandum of understanding servant or whatever it takes,” Evans agreed upon last week said that the said at last Friday’s committee meet- Organizing Committee for the ing. “I think the Olympics and Olympic Games will obtain insur- Paralympics inspire people in so ance policies to help protect the many different ways.” city’s risk, and $491.9 million, or 10 Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th percent of expenditures, for cost District, corroborated the sentiment, overruns. sharing a story about his dream to Budapest and Paris are the other See Olympics page 21 two cities under consideration. The 6 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Congressman Schiff hosts forum on ACA n the ACA. party lines: 74 percent of Representative also He called attempts by Republicans have an unfavorable addresses President Republican lawmakers to repeal the view, while 70 percent of Trump’s executive order act “freebies,” since they knew Democrats have a positive view. none had a realistic chance to Rate increases from 2016 to this become law due to Obama’s veto year, without taking into account power. tax credits most enrollees receive, Access to healthcare had not “Now they’re going to be fully have ranged from -4 percent in always been easy for Nichole responsible for what they do,” Indiana to 145 percent in Arizona, Jacobs-Inzerillo, of Burbank, after Schiff said. based on the cost of the second- she was diagnosed with bipolar dis- Another proposed law Schiff lowest silver plan for a non-smok- order at age 16. She said the voted against, the Restoring ing 40-year-old making $30,000 Affordable Care Act has been Americans’ Healthcare Freedom per year, according to Kaiser. In “nothing short of a miracle” for Reconciliation Act of 2015, would California, the increase was 5 per- granting her the care she needs have increased the number of unin- cent; however, with a 38 percent despite her preexisting condition. sured by 18 million in the first year increase to a premium tax credit, She was one of nearly 200 Los following its passage, according to the net cost of the plan would be Angeles residents to attend a com- the nonpartisan Congressional virtually unchanged. munity forum at Children’s Budget Office. The number was Covered California, the state’s Hospital Los Angeles on Jan. 18 to estimated to jump to 32 million by healthcare marketplace, sent an discuss the Republican-led federal 2026. The law was vetoed by email to members earlier this government’s intention to repeal Obama in January 2016. month that said coverage and rates photo by Luke Harold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Schiff also chastised his will remain intact for 2017, and Congressman Adam Schiff led a panel discussion on the Affordable The event was hosted by Rep. Republican colleagues for down- financial assistance is protected Care Act. He was joined by Bethany Eshleman, of Planned Parenthood, Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), who is playing the expenses a repeal of the under the law. along with other speakers. insured under the ACA. ACA would cause. The budget res- In California, the uninsured rate “We were ecstatic when, in 2014, olution projects public debt to has dropped from 16 percent in the Affordable Care Act went into increase from approximately $20 2013 to 9 percent in 2015 under the undo all the progress we’ve made carried out to the maximum extent full effect,” said Jacobs-Inzerillo, trillion in 2017 to $29.1 trillion in ACA, according to the California toward fixing what was a broken permitted by law. 43, referring to herself and her hus- 2026. Health Care Foundation. health care system.” “President Trump’s executive band. “It has saved us thousands of “Apparently deficits and debts “The only sensible thing to do Trump signed an executive order order directing federal agencies to dollars in doctor visits, lab work, only matter when there’s a now is improve it, not gut it,” on Jan. 20 to begin scaling back begin rolling back parts of the prescriptions and procedures.” Democratic president,” he said. Schiff said. the ACA. It directs the secretary of Affordable Care Act without so “You only need to count expendi- Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) health and human services to much as a semblance of a replace- tures when it’s something the released a statement on Jan. 18 in “waive, defer, grant exemptions ment plan in place will be devastat- “These are life and Democrats want to do.” support of the ACA. from, or delay” provisions of the ing to millions of Americans,” death decisions for Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was the “I entered public service to help ACA that cause financial burdens Schiff said in a statement. “These only Republican in the Senate to people and solve problems,” she to states, or any “cost, fee, tax, are life and death decisions for people with pre- vote against the budget resolution said. “I hope that my Republican penalty or regulatory burden” that people with pre-existing condi- existing conditions, on Jan. 12, despite his support for colleagues realize that acting on could adversely affect families, tions, and they deserve far more and they deserve an eventual repeal of the ACA. six years of political rhetoric patients, health insurers or other thought and attention than they are “Putting nearly $10 trillion more would inflict tremendous pain on parties. The order qualifies this getting from Donald Trump or the far more thought in debt on the American people’s tens of millions of Americans and directive by stating it can only be GOP Congress.” and attention than backs through a budget that never they are getting balances is not the way to get there,” he said in a statement. “It is from Donald Trump the exact opposite of the change or the GOP Republicans promised, and I can- Congress.” not support it, even as a placehold- er.” Plenty of people who are -Congressman Adam Schiff opposed to the ACA will also say they like some of its main provisions, such as the ability for young With a family history of breast people to stay on their parents’ cancer, she said her plan allowed plans until age 26 and the fact that her to receive an MRI, biopsy and insurers can’t discriminate based mammogram last year – a com- on preexisting conditions, Schiff bined cost of nearly $6,000 – for said. $105 out-of-pocket. “We have to make some people “Does this sound like a law that understand the consequences of a needs to be repealed?” Jacobs- repeal,” he continued. “And let’s Inzerillo said. “The Affordable face it, there’s going to be no Care Act has allowed us to think replacement.” about our health, not our finances. Tujunga resident Gail Carlson, That is how people get well. who has asthma, said the ACA has “What I cherish most about the helped her as she transitioned to Affordable Care Act is that it estab- being self-employed. It has kept lished healthcare as a right, not a costs for her inhaler medication privilege. A repeal with no viable down to $15 per tube, instead of replacement on the table is not a the full price of $200 or more. She repeal of the law, it is a repeal of the said she was “horrified” by American people.” Trump’s victory in November’s Despite vows from members of election. the Republican Party to “repeal and “Everything is changing all at replace” President Barack Obama’s once,” she said. “I felt very safe healthcare law dating back to its and comfortable with the coverage passage, no replacement plan has I have. I never want to go back to been offered. Earlier this month, not having it.” the Republican-led Congress Some attendees were also con- passed a budget resolution that cerned about GOP plans to make would allow them to begin repeal- cuts to Medicare, or privatize it. ing the Affordable Care Act. “We’re not going to let them, “[President Donald J. Trump] and they’re not going to be suc- gave us a phenomenally detailed cessful,” Schiff said. plan of two words: ‘believe me,’” He added that democrats would Schiff said. “I don’t believe him. “fight like hell to make sure they “This is a law that works well, don’t cut Medicare.” but could work much better, if we Representatives from the Los had a Congress willing to do that.” Angeles LGBT Center, Health From the Repealing the Job- Access California and Planned Killing Health Care Law Act in Parenthood of Pasadena and the 2011 to the Repeal of Obamacare San Gabriel Valley were also in Act of 2012, both of which passed attendance at the forum. in the House but not in the Senate, According to a Kaiser tracking Schiff said he has voted 60 times poll of adults nationwide, support against Republican efforts to repeal for the ACA is divided between Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 January 26, 2017 The life you save may be your own with CERT training Marathon bombing as an incident in “The CERT concept is for a multi- which citizens were the first to help functional team,” Ignatczyk said. In Southern California, it’s not a victims with first aid and other assis- “Members are taught to address dif- matter of if but when a major earth- tance. ferent situations. We want to train as quake will strike. For residents, In case of natural disasters, resi- many people as we possibly can. We being prepared may mean the differ- dents are encouraged to have at least want the public to be able to prepare ence between life or death. 72 hours of supplies ready, and fire themselves and their families and The Los Angeles Fire department personnel explain what their neighbors.” Department’s Community supplies are needed. Often, everyday People who complete the training Emergency Response Team (CERT) necessities such as drinking water, become certified members of the offers training on how to prepare for medicines, medical equipment and CERT. While there is no obligation disasters such as major earthquakes. provisions for pets are overlooked, after the training, many members The program was conceptualized in Ignatczyk said. Other topics include stay connected to the fire department 1986 but became standardized the how to organize, how to shut off nat- and are used in support roles. following year after the 1987 ural gas and electrical power and Members sometimes patrol moun- Whittier Narrows Earthquake, a 5.9- how to conduct medical triage so tain areas during periods of high fire magnitude temblor that caused authorities can determine who is danger, direct traffic and provide photo courtesy of the LAFD widespread damage throughout the most in need of help. A disaster sim- information to the public during Citizens who receive CERT training learn how to respond during disasters and Los Angeles area. Although CERT ulation is included. See CERT page 22 prepares citizens for earthquakes, other emergencies. The training is free and open to everyone 18 and older. the training also pertains to disasters such as wildfires, windstorms, floods and tsunamis, as well as terrorist attacks. It involves a significant time commitment of 17.5 hours of training, but that commitment pales in comparison to not being prepared if a major earthquake or other disaster occurs, said LAFD CERT Commander Capt. Christopher Winn. “Those 17-and-a-half hours will feel like nothing when you are on your own for three days after a disaster,” Winn said. “The 911 system we are all accustomed to is not going to work. We might be delayed by minutes or hours. It could obvi- ously go up to days.” Capt. John Ignatczyk, a disaster preparedness officer for the LAFD, said the training is particularly important because fire and police department authorities will likely be dealing with building collapses and fires after a major earthquake or other disasters and will not be able to immediately respond to calls. “It’s a delayed response. In an earthquake scenario, we do a survey (for damage) across the city,” Ignatczyk said. “We are going to get delayed. In the meantime, we want you to be self-sufficient.” CERT training is held year-round at locations throughout the city, and is open to all individuals 18 and over. No special experience is nec- essary, and the training is free. The LAFD will hold a CERT training class in Hollywood at Fire Station 82 beginning on March 1 at 7 p.m. Information and a schedule of classes are available by visiting cert- la.com/eventbrite and lafd.org/cert. Ignatczyk and Winn said firefighters will come to residents and hold CERT classes almost anywhere in the community for groups of 25 or more. The classes are generally held over seven weeks. “There is no standardized location,” Winn said. “We will go anywhere in the city.” Approximately 65,000 people have received CERT training since the program’s inception, with an average of 3,500 people being trained each year. While the program was primarily developed after the Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the number of people taking the classes increased significantly after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, Ignatczyk said. Participants in CERT training learn basic first aid, how to extin- guish small fires, how to evaluate the degree of danger in different situations and how to collaborate with authorities. Search procedures, the use of police and fire department radio equipment, and personal and family preparedness is also covered. CERT courses also cover respond- ing to terrorist attacks, because citizens are often the first people on the scene when incidents occur. Ignatczyk cited the 2013 Boston 8 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Firefighters recognized CongressmanCongressman Adam Schiff (D- callsthey must for be able more to trust that background their ground checks were checks conducted. Calif.) has introduced legislation to children are in safe hands,” Schiff Approximately 6 percent of poten- protect children by requiring preda- said. “Every organization that tial volunteers were found to have for assistance to Israel tors to undergo criminal back- serves our youth should have criminal records – over 6,500 indi- ground checks. access to the FBI fingerprint-based viduals. Additionally, over 40 per- Every year, thousands of youth background check system so they cent of individuals with criminal recreation programs are a vulnera- can thoroughly screen anyone who records had committed crimes in ble target for child predators who will be working with kids. The states other than where they were hope to gain access to their next results of a multi-year pilot pro- applying to volunteer. The criminal victims under the guise of seeking gram strongly indicate that this sys- offenses included convictions for employment or volunteer opportu- tem will be effective in catching criminal sexual conduct with a nities. In 34 states, child-serving child predators who try to avoid child, child endangerment and organizations do not have reliable detection by moving across state manslaughter. access to state and national FBI fin- lines.” The legislation would ensure that gerprint-based background checks Currently, many child-serving organizations that serve children, – the standard for criminal back- organizations have the ability to the disabled and the elderly have ground checks – because access to request state background checks on access to FBI fingerprint searches the FBI system is often limited, prospective employees and volun- in a timely and affordable manner. photo courtesy of the 4th Council District Office unreasonably time-consuming or teers that will work with children. It would also protect privacy rights Councilmen David Ryu (left), 4th District, Bob Blumenfield, 3rd prohibitively expensive. However, a state background check by ensuring that the specifics of a District, and Paul Koretz, 5th District joined Los Angeles Fire The bipartisan Child Protection is not equivalent to the FBI’s fin- criminal record are never disclosed Department Chief Ralph Terrazas (second from left) on Jan. 20 to Improvements Act (CPIA), intro- ger-print based system. The FBI’s without explicit consent by the vol- honor local firefighters who traveled to the Middle East last duced by Schiff (D-CA) and Rep. system is capable of performing a unteer or employee and providing November on their own time to help Israeli authorities battle wild- Mike Bishop (R-Mich.), will make nationwide search, preventing child an opportunity for individuals to fires. From Nov. 26 through Dec. 1, six LAFD firefighters and one FBI fingerprint-based background predators from avoiding detection correct errors in their records. firefighter from the Los Angeles County Fire Department traveled to checks permanently and widely by moving from state to state. The bill does not authorize any Israel as part of the Emergency Volunteer Project (EVP). Since 2009, available to youth-serving organi- CPIA builds on the success of the new spending. The program will be EVP has trained more than 950 emergency volunteers and profes- zations nationwide. They intro- PROTECT Act’s Child Safety Pilot supported by the fees assessed for sional first responders throughout the United States and Israel. EVP’s duced the legislation with 26 bipar- which ran from 2003 through 2011. background checks. An earlier ver- mission is to create trained and certified volunteer teams that will tisan co-sponsors. The pilot program provided access sion of this legislation was deploy to Israel during crises. The training and trip to Israel was fund- “When parents send their chil- to FBI fingerprint background approved in the House of ed by the firefighters. They included LAFD firefighters Elan Raber, dren to after-school programs, checks for child-serving non-prof- Representatives in 2010 by a 413-4 Shaun Gath, Aaron Brownell and Ben Arnold, as well as engineer sports camps or to be with mentors, its and more than 105,000 back- vote. Dennis Roach, retired LAFD apparatus operator Mike Porper and Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter Jake Windell.

CouncilmanLos Angeles City Councilman aimsno to statements prevent on firearm owner-firearmWhile suicides California has stringent Paul Koretz, 5th District, introduced ship. Instead, [it] would make sure background check requirements on WeHo chamber to appoint board a motion on Tuesday to address that individuals who may be con- gun purchases, lawful firearm ven- The West Hollywood Chamber of Beacon Economics, will give a lec- firearm suicides. The motion calls templating ending their lives using a dors can miss the signs that some- Commerce (WHCC) will hold its ture titled “Trump and the Economy: for information to be posted at gun firearm know they can always talk one is suicidal. The measure is sup- annual Member Meeting and Board What Does the Change in Policies stores and firing ranges with suicide to someone.” ported by Women Against Gun Installation on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from Mean for L.A. and the Nation?” prevention information, including a Koretz said suicide is the leading Violence and other firearm safety 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Andaz West Tickets are $50 for WHCC suicide prevention hotline number. cause of death among Californians groups. Hollywood. members; $65 for non-members. “I want the city to play an active who have purchased a firearm with- Koretz’s motion was second by Information from the chamber’s The Andaz is located at 8401 part in expanding our firearms safe- in a year. The goal of the motion is Councilman David Ryu, 4th annual report will be presented, and Sunset Blvd. For information, call ty efforts to include firearms suicide to provide confidential and emo- District. It will next be considered the board will be installed. Dr. (323)650-2688, or visit prevention education,” Koretz said. tional support to people who are by the council’s Public Safety Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., of wehochamber.com. “This type of signage would make experiencing distress. Committee. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 January 26, 2017

CityMayor announces Eric Garcetti, the Los effectiveprogress when the with city works Visionmunity-based Zero organizations plan and Angeles Department of closely with local organizations artists to be emissaries for Vision Transportation (LADOT) and the that understand our neighborhoods’ Zero,” LADOT General Manager Department of Cultural Affairs specific needs,” Garcetti said. Seleta Reynolds said. “We expect (DCA) have announced that “Safety education and outreach is to learn from their work and follow $500,000 in funding has been the first step in making all their lead in understanding how to secured to conduct traffic safety Angelenos part of the movement to reach our urgent goal to reduce education and outreach to support end traffic deaths in our city.” deaths from traffic violence.” the city’s Vision Zero Initiative. The highest concentrations of The eight teams include commu- The outreach is part of a compre- fatal and severe collisions on the nity-based organizations and artists hensive Vision Zero Action Plan city’s High-Injury Network have who will work with the city to plan, that will help eliminate traffic been identified as priority corri- implement and evaluate an on-the- deaths by 2025 in the city of Los dors. Focusing Vision Zero efforts ground engagement plan. Each Angeles. A portion of the funding – on the priority corridors will help organization will assemble “street $310,000 – will be allocated to address the locations with the high- teams” to engage the community eight local community-based teams est number of people being killed on Vision Zero. The community representing 21 individual organi- and severely injured in collisions. partners will also conduct pre- and zations that will lead education Over the next year, 10 priority cor- post-intervention evaluations that efforts. ridors will be part of a coordinated will help the city determine the “We are making L.A.’s streets education and outreach plan to effectiveness of the strategy. safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and build support for engineering and The LADOT and DCA have motorists. And we can make enforcement solutions. released an updated Request for improvements faster and more “This work empowers local com- Qualifications for community- based outreach and education regarding Vision Zero. Planning will occur through March. Community engagement will begin photo courtesy of Officer Nicole Montgomery this summer and will conclude in A wreath at the Hollywood Division commemorated Officer Mark LGBT Center’s ‘100 Days and September. For information, visit Robinson and Sgt. Charles Slater. visionzero.lacity.org.

Me’The Loscampaign Angeles LGBT Center tracksare at risk, asTrump are the people who has launched “100 Days and Me,” a depend on them. More than that, our community engagement campaign basic civil rights and equality may be that will track federal legislative and at stake. We need people to stay WHAT IF I Hollywood Division officers policy threats to the LGBT commu- informed, and we need people ready nity during the first 100 days of the to respond.” DO NO Trump Administration. The campaign will initially focus mourn loss of colleagues The campaign was launched to on threats in multiple categories, ESTATE Personnel at the Los Angeles and Beverly Press in November protect the health, freedom and well- including healthcare, youth, seniors, Police Department’s Hollywood when fellow officers waited being of LGBT individuals and equality, immigration, transgender, Division are mourning the deaths tables at the California Pizza PLANNING? includes a website, housing, women, education, hate f you die intestate (without a of Officer Mark L. Robinson and Kitchen restaurant at Hollywood 100DaysAndMe.org, which will crimes and domestic violence. Sgt. Charles Edward Slater. and Highland to raise money for will), then California’s laws of offer information on potential threats Resources will include issue briefs, descent and distribution will Robinson, 42, suffered from their colleague’s medical and per- to the LGBT community. Members action recommendations and tools to cancer and died on Jan. 15. He sonal expenses. Personnel at the determine who receives your proper- of the public can also register on the share information on social media. ty by default. Contrary to popular joined the police station website to receive updates and learn Dave Garcia, director of policy for I department in recently creat- belief, if you die without a will, about resources on how to respond the Los Angeles LGBT Center, said everything you own does not auto- August 2009, ed a memorial to actions that could harm LGBT one example of information to be and is survived for Robinson matically pass to the state. Typically, individuals. featured on the website will be how the distribution will be to your spouse by his wife and Slater, “The Los Angeles LGBT Center Trump’s budget plans will affect Anna Lee, son who passed and children and then to other family is the nation’s largest social safety funding for HIV/AIDS services. The members. The state’s plan reflects the Joshua, daugh- away unex- net for LGBT people, receiving campaign, which was launched on ter Evelyn, pectedly on legislature’s guess as to how most more than 42,000 visits a month Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, will people would dispose of their estate father Lynn, Jan. 16 in from some of the most vulnerable in also include information on threats mother Geor- Va l e n c i a . and establishes protections for cer- our community, including homeless to civil rights, public policy and tain beneficiaries, particularly minor gia, brother Officer Mark Slater, 52, Sgt. Charles youth and seniors,” said Los Angeles more. David and sis- Robinson joined the Slater children. The rules of “intestate suc- LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean. “It allows an opportunity to mobi- cession” may or may not reflect your ters Elizabeth LAPD in June “Under the new administration and lize at those moments when we can and Laurie. 1988. He is survived by his wife actual wishes. Estate planning Congress, funding for many of our effect change,” Garcia said. affords you the opportunity to alter Robinson was the focus of an Judy, daughter Riley, mother health and social services – and oth- For information, visit article in the Park Labrea News Marie and sister Maureen. the state’s default plan to suit your ers like them around the country – 100DaysAndMe.org. personal preferences. Disposition Outside The Will It is important to understand that the transfer of your property after your death may be determined by some- Homeowners encouraged LADWP ranked third in Western thing other than the laws of intestacy, even when you die without a will. to file for tax savings U.S. in customer relationships Title to certain categories of property Los Angeles County Assessor In a study of business customer ing customer service and the cus- may pass outside the probate estate. Jeffrey Prang and the Los Angeles “Every relationships released by Market tomer experience. Over the past Generally, upon your death, your half County Board of Supervisors have homeowner should Strategies International, the Los three years, LADWP’s Key of any community property presump- proclaimed January as tively belongs to your surviving apply for this free Angeles Department of Water Accounts Section created a single Homeowners’ Exemption and Power (LADWP) was point of contact system for its spouse. Additionally, if you own Awareness Month. tax benefit.” ranked among the top three utili- largest customers, and expanded property with another person as joint The Board of Supervisors on ties in the western United States educational efforts by offering tenants with right of survivorship, the Jan. 24 supported Prang’s county- property will pass directly to the -Los Angeles County and tenth in the nation for cus- customer workshops and webina- wide effort to promote the remaining joint tenant upon your Assessor Jeffrey Prang tomer experience. rs on topics such as power relia- Homeowners’ Exemption, part of a “LADWP’s top priority is – bility, the electrification of trans- death and will not be part of your broader campaign by the assessor and always must be – providing portation and charging stations, probate estate (it will, however, be a to raise awareness about property high-quality, reliable service to LADWP’s integrated resource part of your taxable estate). Effective tax savings available for home- savings available for homeowners. the residents and businesses of plan, rates, energy efficiency and planning requires a knowledge of the owners. It is estimated that nearly This exemption can be especially Los Angeles,” said Mayor Eric water conservation. consequences of each property inter- 400,000 homeowners have yet to beneficial to low-income home- Garcetti. “[This] report shows “Our investment in customer est and type of ownership. take advantage of the owners and those on fixed that our utility is making tremen- service is paying off,” LADWP Homeowners’ Exemption in Los incomes. Every homeowner should dous progress and delivering the general manager David H. Kramer Law Angeles County. apply for this free tax benefit.” results our business customers Wright said. “We’ve been hard at Group The Homeowners’ Exemption Once qualified for the exemp- expect. We will continue working work increasing the emphasis on lowers a home’s assessed value by tion, a homeowner does not have to hard to make L.A. safer and more improving the customer experi- $7,000, reducing the property tax reapply. The savings will be sustainable, improve perfor- ence at LADWP and placing cus- Stephen W. Kramer bill by approximately $70 annually. applied until a change of ownership 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 mance, and set the bar even high- tomers first. We couldn’t be more Los Angeles, CA 90036 “Thank you for the Board of or reassessment. To qualify for the er.” pleased at the results of this Supervisors for joining us in exemption, the home must be the LADWP said in a release that study, which showcases that this (323)964-7100 declaring January as Homeowners’ owners’ principal residence. a participating member of its administration has placed a hard work is paying off for our AARP Union Exemption Month,” Prang said. “I For information and a significant emphasis on improv- customers.” courtesy Privilege am making every effort to inform Homeowners’ Exemption applica- extended Network taxpayers about this important tax tion, visit assessor.lacounty.gov. 10 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Councilman helps honor Gill’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream serves its final scoop

Hurry in to Gill’s Old Fashioned outstanding live theater Ice Cream, one of the longest-operating tenants at the Original Farmers Market, before the last scoop melts. The ice cream shop will close its doors on Jan. 29 after operating since 1937. Owner Jody Gill has run the shop for the past three years after her father, Robert J. “Bob” Gill, 93, retired due to health problems. The owners of the Original Farmers Market requested that repairs be made to the shop’s infrastructure, and Gill said she was unable to continue operations. Gill added that she may look for another location, or return to her career as an artist. “Sunday will be the last day,”

Gill said. “I have been doing every- photo by Edwin Folven thing I can to keep everything together, but it’s been very chal- Jody Gill invited customers to stop by and enjoy the ice cream before the lenging to be my father’s caregiver shop closes on Sunday. and run the business.” The owners of the Original Patio for many years,” Panatier they chose not to make the neces- Farmers Market said a new, family- said. “As the original and longtime sary changes to their stall infra- owned ice cream shop has been owner of the Market and stewards structure that decades of use selected to open at the location. of the property, we always strive to demanded, and that our customers Mark Panatier, vice president of maintain a high standard of quality, deserve. Losing any tenant of the marketing for the A.F. Gilmore safety and customer service for all Market is difficult, however, the Company, which owns the Market, of our guests and merchants, no overall mix of merchants will care- photo courtesy of the 13th District Council Office issued a statement about the clo- matter their age or tenure. Over the fully remain true to the Market’s Councilman Mitch O’Farrell (center), 13th District, recently joined sure. last three years, we have been dis- roots. Stall #416 will soon be Richard Montoya (left) and Ric Salinas, of Culture Clash!, to present “The Original Farmers Market is cussing some needed infrastructure scooping again. We have identified honors at the 27th annual Ovation Awards on Jan. 17 at the Ahmanson sadly saying farewell to longtime repairs with the owners of Gill’s a wonderful, classic family-owned Theatre. The Ovation Awards celebrate theatre in Los Angeles. The merchant, Gill’s Old Fashioned Ice Old Fashioned Ice Cream, not spe- ice cream maker and we will be Councilman is a longtime advocate for theatre and is working to raise Cream, and thanks the Gill family cific to their retro decor. After much announcing their opening plans awareness about Hollywood Theatre Row. For information about the for bringing sweet treats to the West discussion and encouragement, soon.” Ovation Awards, visit lastagealliance.com/ovationawards.

CathedralCathedral Chapel School,Chapel located School to host annual open houses Laverty named president in the Miracle Mile since 1930, will host Catholic Schools Week from Sunday, Jan. 29 through Friday, Feb. of Grandpoint Bank 3 with a series of special events. The Grandpoint Bank recently tremendous ben- theme this year is “A Community of announced that Roger M. “Rocky” efit to Faith, Knowledge and Service.” Laverty has been named president Grandpoint.” The school will begin the week of the bank. Laverty said with a special mass on Jan. 29 at 10 Laverty, a member of the bank’s he is excited a.m. at Cathedral Chapel Church of board of directors since its incep- about the new St. Vibiana, 923 S. La Brea Ave. All tion in 2010, most recently served appointment. school families are invited to attend as president and CEO of Farmer “I’ve had the the mass. Bros. Co. He is also the former opportunity to Families of prospective students president and CEO of Smart & be part of the Roger M. are also invited to the school’s annu- Final Inc. and Diedrich Coffee Inc., bank’s growth as al open house on Jan. 29 from 11:30 photo by Edwin Folven and was a founding member, chair- a member of the Laverty a.m. to 1 p.m. Student and parent Cathedral Chapel School welcomes parents and students to its campus. man and CEO of Prime Advantage, board,” Laverty ambassadors will lead tours of the Inc. added. “It is now exciting to be on campus and guests can visit the “Rocky is a remarkable business- the frontlines, working with an school’s art and science center and school year will be available for K-8 Hollywood. Parents and grandpar- man, and we are fortunate to have exceptionally talented group of computer lab. Parents and students students. The school will also hold a ents of students are also invited to his leadership in guiding the bank’s regional executives and their teams. can also learn about the school’s par- second open house at which visitors lunch to show appreciation to the growth across all of our markets,” I’m looking forward to contributing ticipation in the Academic Junior can observe teachers and students on school faculty and staff during the said Don M Griffith, chairman and the experience I’ve garnered over High Decathlon, as well as the Thursday, Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to special week. CEO of Grandpoint Capital Inc. the course of my career to support speech and sports teams. The stu- noon. Cathedral Chapel School is locat- and Grandpoint Bank. “I’ve known the bank’s internal growth and dent choir will perform and coffee Additionally, Cathedral Chapel ed at 755 S. Cochran Ave. Rocky for years, and his business develop new product strategies.” and doughnuts will be served. The School students will visit Fire Registration is from Jan. 29 through acumen, his ability to identify and Laverty will remain on the open house also includes a Station 61 to show appreciation with March 10. Kindergarten applicants cultivate strategic growth opportu- Grandpoint Bank’s board of direc- Scholastic Book Fair in the school homemade cookies and cards. must turn 5 years old by Sep. 1. For nities, and his track record of build- tors. For information, visit grand- auditorium. Students will collect canned food for information, visit www.cathe- ing successful businesses will be a pointbank.com. Applications for the 2017-2018 Blessed Sacrament Church in dralchapelschool.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 January 26, 2017

fied or higher. “This new gold standard will The higher standard was rarely help L.A. County become a nation- proposed by companies bidding on al leader in environmentally- County buildings to be LEED Gold certified new construction projects. The friendly construction, and it also The Los Angeles County Board The LEED building standard, Before the board’s action, all Los board unanimously passed a supports our growing green econo- of Supervisors recently approved a designated by the U.S. Green Angeles County new construction motion by Supervisor Sheila my and the good-paying jobs that resolution calling for all new large Building Council, provides third- of buildings with 10,000 gross Kuehl, 3rd District, to immediately come with it,” Kuehl said. building construction projects to be party verification of buildings to square feet or more in size were require that all new buildings be For information, visit usgbc.org LEED Gold certified. ensure that they are sustainable. required to be LEED Silver certi- LEED Gold certified. or supervisorkuehl.com.

CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD JNETThree new elects members have new been boardCoffee Company, members LLC. “Their elected to the national board of energy and enthusiasm are conta- directors of the Jewish Business gious, and we are excited to have PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Networking Organization (JNET). them join the board.” Robin Kellogg, the new chair of Continuing in their positions on JNET’s public relations and com- the board are vice chair Judi NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Hollywood City Council will hold a munications committee, is presi- Lirman, MFT; treasurer Randy Public Hearing to consider the following item: dent of Robin Kellogg Associates Michel, CPA; secretary and mem- and also serves as public relations bership co-chair Dalia Hayon; coordinator for JNET’s Tarzana membership committee and care LOCATIONS: CITYWIDE, West Hollywood, California AM chapter. Jennifer Maraia, who committee co-chair Max Izenberg; is heading JNET’s Program social committee chair and care REQUEST: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit corporate rentals of Committee, is a real estate consul- committee co-chair Sandy tant with The Maraia Group at Hollander; and board members housing units. Pinnacle Estate Properties. Gail Fred Gruber, Judy Robitschek and Salem, a realtor with Berkshire Wendy Yano. PERMIT(S): Zone Text Amendment, and any other required permits. Hathaway Home Services, has JNET is a professional network- years of experience volunteering ing organization within the Jewish for charities, organizing events and community with chapters through- APPLICANT: City of West Hollywood parties. She will serve on JNET’s out Los Angeles County. Members social committee. include a diverse cross-section of “Our newest board members professionals, entrepreneurs, busi- TIME/PLACE Monday, February 6, 2017 come with a wealth of knowledge ness owners, executives and OF MEETING: at 6:30 p.m. and experience that will keep us tradespeople from the private and West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room – Council Chambers moving forward with our profes- public sectors. sionalism and service to our mem- For information on membership 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard bers,” said Jackie Mendelson, pres- and speaking opportunities, visit West Hollywood, CA 90069 ident and CEO of ArabicaDabra jnetonline.org. ZONES: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL West Hollywood celebrates STATUS: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section §15061 School Choice Week (Review for Exemption) West Hollywood Mayor Lauren great education – and celebrating Meister and her fellow council the diversity of educational options members signed a proclamation in is what School Choice Week is all conjunction with National School about.” The staff report will be available on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at City Hall, Choice Week 2017, a nonpartisan, Held every January, National nonpolitical program that raises School Choice Week highlights 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, the W.H. Library, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard, awareness about school choice education options for every child. and on-line at www.weho.org options for parents. Options include traditional public “We are excited and grateful that schools, public charter schools, School Choice Week is official in public magnet schools, online IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you may be limited to raising only those West Hollywood,” said Andrew learning, private schools and home issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, Campanella, president of National schooling. or in the written correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood City Council, via School Choice Week. “Like par- For information, visit school- the Community Development Department at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. ents everywhere, West Hollywood choiceweek.com or face- parents want their kids to have a book.com/schoolchoiceweek. To comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for checkout at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting (e.g., a signer for the hearing impaired), Letters to the Editor you must call, or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 848-6409 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line for the Many years ago, I had a client The Falcon still who, in an earlier life, was a hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496. has wings courtroom sketch artist for CBS News. The Library of Congress Special meeting related accommodations (e.g., transportation) may be provided wanted the 350 or so sketches RE “Launch of the Falcon: that he had, but did not want to upon written request to the Office of the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the Spy story finds life,” Jan. 19 pay for them. He could donate meeting. For information on public transportation, call 1-323-GO-METRO issue them and claim a tax deduction (323/466-3876) or go to www.metro.net for a pittance of the value, so we Thank you for this story. found someone who bought the Christopher Boyce’s actions are drawings, held them for a year, ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to attend said Public Hearing to quite controversial. However, and then donated them to the his wife’s comments about the express their opinion in this matter. Library of Congress. My client payments differentiating Mr. got money, the buyer got a nice Boyce’s sale of information from tax deduction, the Library of For further information contact Garen Srapyan, Associate Planner, in the those of Edward Snowden’s Congress got the drawings. gratis release of documents cer- Community Development Department at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: Part of my fee was pick of the tainly puts the entire episode in a [email protected] litter, and I chose the 1977 sen- more reasoned light. I think your tencing of Christopher Boyce for coverage in this story is the most espionage. The drawing has hung unbiased reporting of a very con- in my office ever since, and now troversial subject that I have read Yvonne Quarker there seems to be a bit of a twin- in a very long time. kle in the drawn Mr. Boyce’s eye. City Clerk Thank you for the remem- Thomas E. Brandlin brance of things past, and bring- Los Angeles ing them up to the present. Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнитель- I read with considerable inter- Rick Baum est your long article on Law Offices of Richard T. Baum ной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Christopher Boyce, the Falcon. Los Angeles 12 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

RESTAURANT NEWS Umami Burger and Wood Ranch an exclusive, hand-crafted pear Nest and WP24, Lechleidner pre- BBQ & Grill. Also, enjoy pastel cocktail by beverage director pares a tableside “hot & sour” hot By Jill Weinlein macarons at Ladurée Boutique and Brandi Boles to pair with the burg- pot chicken for two. The interactive Restaurant. After dinner, see a ers. 2490 Fletcher Drive. dish features a whole roasted Jidori movie at The Grove’s Pacific chicken, yu choy, bok choy, Theaters with two reserved seats. maitake mushrooms, lotus root and Belle Belle’s Cue Ultimate date night The Date Night at The Grove pack- red chilies cooked in an aromatic age is sold in pairs for $60 per cou- Chinese New Year broth at the table. 900 W. Olympic $1 sandwich at The Grove ple. 189 The Grove Drive. For tick- Blvd., (213)743-8824. isit Belle Belle’s Cue, a new he Grove is offering the ulti- ets, call (323)900-8080. at WP24 by barbecue destination near mate date night package deal VChinatown, and receive a pulled Tfrom Thursday, Jan. 26 through Wolfgang Puck The Venue in pork sandwich for $1 on Thursday, Sunday, Feb. 26. Watch an award- New York visits elebrate the Year of the Rooster Jan. 26 from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. nominated film, enjoy a three- from Friday, Jan. 27 through Koreatown Sandwiches are topped with house- course dinner at a participating Salazar in Frogtown CFriday, Feb. 3 with chef de cuisine first of its kind subterranean made barbecue sauces such as restaurant and receive free valet ew York transplant the NoMad John Lechleidner at WP24 by VIP karaoke experience and honey-enhanced, habanero, mus- service for $30 per person. Truck will be parked at Salazar Wolfgang Puck. The chef is prepar- Adining destination opens on tard and Belle Belle’s Cue’s origi- Participating restaurants include Non Thursday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. ing a six-course tasting menu fea- Thursday, Jan. 26 with inventive nal sauce. Hours are Wednesday The Whisper Restaurant and to 3 p.m. The truck will serve fan turing traditional ingredients such cocktails by mixologist Devon through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 Lounge, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & favorites including NoMad chicken as dim sum, dumplings, Peking Espinosa and grilled steaks by p.m. 701 W. Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Grill, Morels French Steakhouse, burgers with black truffle mayo and duck and longevity noodles for executive chef Kayson Chong. (323)897-9227. La Piazza, Maggiano’s Little Italy, pickled shallots. Salazar will offer $160. For à la carte diners in the See Restaurant News page 15

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decorated with colorful flowered tops, and the green flooring tiles look like grass. On the walls are SpireWorks cork board and birch tree wallpaper American Döner in Eagle Rock representing wood. What stands out in the dining room is the handmade At SpireWorks’ newest location tree branch chandelier. “We found in Eagle Rock, you will experience the branches and made our own a döner – meat cooked on a vertical light fixture,” Kaufman said. The rotisserie similar to the Arab room evokes a camping trip with shawarma, Greek gyros and whimsical retro photo of people Mexican al pastor. I met the standing in front of their VW founder and CEO Bob Kaufman Westfalia camper. and COO Jeff Rosenthal last week Kaufman encouraged me to try three different döner dishes. First at their grand opening, as they gave By Jill Weinlein away free meals with a dessert and you select a base of either their beverage to guests. unique bread, multicolor wild rice Kaufman introduced himself and or salad greens. I chose the fresh shared his story about how he grew Hinoki and the Bird), they realized bread made only for SpireWorks. up in Encino and now lives in that the cattle in Turkey is raised It’s a baked sesame seed bread sim- photo courtesy of SpireWorks Sherman Oaks. After graduating differently than in the United ilar to Ciabatta on the outside and a Rice bowls and sandwiches are part of the eclectic menu at SpireWorks from Birmingham High School and States, and affects the beef’s taste. Turkish bread inside. It’s split to featuring American döner. UC Santa Barbara, he worked as a Together they worked with Glen form a pocket for stuffing the fresh VP for Tower Records and later Rose Meats to create the most deli- ingredients. Then I had a choice of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, cious beef döner. It took 18 months three proteins - their special roasted rice from her native Japan. and a few New York shakes were which enabled him to travel the to perfect. They also came up with beef, chicken or vegetarian option. Kaufman wanted me to taste the added to uplift the flavor profile world. Along the way, he enjoyed a spit-roasted rosemary chicken. “Both the beef and chicken are New York shaker on the twice even more. the flavors from countries like To cater to vegetarians, they cre- antibiotic and hormone free,” cooked baby Dutch yellow pota- Last I ordered a bowl with wild Taiwan, Turkey, Japan and ated a unique köfte, similar to a Kaufman said. I chose the sliced toes. “It tastes just like the bread- rice and vegetarian köfte balls Thailand. large falafel ball, yet moist and not spiral chicken and had it made board crumbs after cutting into a made with cubed carrots, mush- It was in Turkey that Kaufman as crispy on the outside. Chef Peking style with hoisin sauce, double baked rye bread,” Kaufman rooms, peppers and onions bound discovered döner. He found a par- Kuniko helped build the menu with green onions, crispy onions, angel said. “With Russian dressing and with chickpea flour and urfa briber ticular restaurant in Istanbul that seven different traveling destina- hair carrots, cucumber spirals, and sauerkraut, this is a winner with the - dried Turkish chili pepper. I had it had the flavors he was looking for tions - Mexico, China, Italy, New Rayu shaker. The spice reminded döner beef.” The potatoes were made Bangkok style with Tamarind and obtained the recipe from the York, Thailand, Turkey and the me of the aromas of the Chinese warm, soft and creamy and brought chutney, yellow curry aioli, green chef. With the help from the food deep South offering pleasing flavor Night Market in Hong Kong. back memories of a New York deli. onions, pickled red peppers and a innovation and development com- profiles. The seasoning mixtures were Enjoying the flavor, I ordered a delightful crunchy Thai coconut pany Pilot R+D, and Chef Kuniko Kaufman led me on a tour of his developed by Chef Kuniko. She New York style mixed greens bowl curry crumble. It was a brilliant Yagi as a consulting chef (she has wilderness-themed café. Above the created the Japanese shaker topped with beef. Russian dressing, combination. worked with Chef David Myers as entrance, it appeared as if we were Furikake, offering a seasoning that sauerkraut, shaved parmesan, “The perfect bite is a combination Executive Chef at Comme Ça and walking under trees. The tables are is popular to sprinkle on cooked cucumber spirals, angel hair beets See SpireWorks page 15

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cle parked in the 900 block of block of S. Western at 12:30 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Gardner at 7:30 p.m. committed a burglary in the 600 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect block of N. Lucerne. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5800 P OLICE B LOTTER burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of Franklin. An unknown suspect burglarized 600 block of Orlando. a vehicle parked near the corner An unknown suspect burglarized a of Sunset and Gordon at 10 p.m. The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Jan. 20 vehicle parked in the 1800 block of areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between Argyle at 1:30 p.m. At 11:30 p.m., an unknown sus- Jan. 5 and Jan. 22. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- At noon, an unknown suspect bur- pect assaulted a victim near the ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los glarized a vehicle parked in the At 2:15 p.m., an unknown suspect corner of Vine and Hollywood. Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles 7900 block of Santa Monica. committed a petty theft near the County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and corner of Vine and Lexington. An unknown suspect committed a the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. An unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 800 block of N. petty theft in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect committed a Martel at 11:50 p.m. grand theft in the 100 block of S. was valued at $1,450. Fuller at 8:56 p.m. Beverly Hills Saint Andrews Place at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 20 An unknown suspect committed a Police Department Jan. 21 At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 600 block of N. At 12:30 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 100 Linden Drive. The loss was esti- At 2:15 a.m., an unknown suspect pect assaulted a victim near the Jan. 5 block of S. Fairfax. mated at $2,300. committed a burglary in the 8900 corner of Vine and Sunset. block of Keith. An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect committed a An identity theft was reported in An unknown suspect committed a the 300 block of El Camino Drive. theft in the 400 block of Saint the 800 block of Hillcrest Road. burglary in the 8300 block of Jan. 22 Andres Place at 4 p.m. Melrose at 3:20 a.m. An unknown female suspect com- An unknown suspect committed a mitted an identity theft in the 300 At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect At 4:10 p.m., an unknown suspect grand theft in the 100 block of At noon, an unknown suspect block of S. Linden Drive. committed a petty theft in the 8800 robbed a victim near the corner of Spalding Drive. No further informa- block of Santa Monica. committed a grand theft in the Fairfax and Beverly. 3900 block of Wilshire. Jan. 6 tion was provided. Los Angeles Police An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect committed a An identity theft was reported in Jan. 12 vehicle parked in the 2000 block of theft in the 1100 block of S. La the 200 block of S. Doheny Drive. Department N. Argyle at 5:30 p.m. Cienega at 2 p.m. An identity theft was reported in the 500 block of Leslie Lane. Jan. 7 Jan. 14 At 5:35 p.m., an unknown suspect At 2:05 p.m., an unknown suspect robbed a victim in the 300 block of snatched a purse from a victim An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a S. La Brea. near the corner of Clinton and grand theft in the 600 block of N. burglary in the 9700 block of burglary in the 7100 block of Hayworth. Wilshire. No further information Linden Drive. The loss was esti- Melrose at 5:45 a.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a mated at $2,124. was provided. vehicle parked in the 1900 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Whitley at 8:15 p.m. burglary in the 400 block of S. An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 13 committed a petty theft in the 8100 Plymouth at 2:15 p.m. burglary in the 700 block of N. block of Beverly. At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Maple Drive. The loss was estimat- An unknown male suspect assault- stole a vehicle parked near the cor- At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect ed at $74,000. ed a victim in the 400 block of S. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- ner of Martel and Sunset. stole a vehicle parked in the 900 Bedford Drive. No further informa- cle parked near the corner of block of N. Croft. An identity theft was reported in tion was provided. Wilcox and Hollywood at 11 a.m. An unknown suspect committed a the 200 block of Canon Drive. petty theft near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect Whitley and Yucca at 8:45 p.m. burglary near the corner of Gower Jan. 9 burglary in the 1000 block of Laurel committed a petty theft in the 6000 and Sunset at 3:30 p.m. Way. The loss was estimated at block of W. Sunset. Jan. 18 Two unknown female suspects $200. At 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a burglary in the 300 Jan. 16 At 1 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked in the block of N. Canon Drive. One sus- Jan. 14 burglarized a vehicle parked in the 100 block of S. Western. pect was approximately 5-feet-4- At 1:15 a.m., an unknown suspect 100 block of S. Hayworth. inches tall and 120 pounds, while Two unknown male suspects com- committed a petty theft in the 400 An unknown suspect committed a the other was approximately 5- mitted a grand theft in the 1000 block of S. La Cienega. An unknown suspect burglarized a petty theft in the 1000 block of feet-6-inches tall and 160 pounds block of Hillcrest. One suspect was vehicle parked in the 4900 block of Vine at 4:25 p.m. The loss was estimated at $141. approximately 24 years old, 6-feet- An unknown suspect committed a Rosewood at 2 a.m. 2-inches tall and 190 pounds, theft near the corner of Fairfax and At 10:20 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect committed a while the other was approximately Melrose at 9 a.m. At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect pect committed a petty theft in the grand theft in the 9800 block of 27 years old, 5-feet-11-inches tall committed a petty theft in the 8500 8700 block of W. Gracie Allen. Wilshire. The loss was estimated and 150 pounds. At 3:12 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Burton Way. at $4,000. committed a petty theft in the 700 An unknown suspect committed a Jan. 15 block of Vine. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 7200 block of W. An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 100 block of S. La Sunset at 10:30 p.m. grand theft in the 300 block of An unknown suspect committed a An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Brea at 10:45 a.m. Oakhurst Drive. The loss was esti- burglary in the 100 block of S. Elm cle parked in the 1100 block of At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect mated at $8,220. Drive. The loss was estimated at Cahuenga at 3:30 p.m. At 11:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near $3,550. stole a vehicle parked in the 300 the corner of Hollywood and An unknown male suspect commit- At 5:45 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. Detroit. Sycamore. ted a burglary in the 900 block of committed a petty theft in the 1100 Bedford Drive. The suspect was West Hollywood block of Western. An unknown suspect burglarized a An unknown suspect assaulted a approximately 5-feet-7-inches tall vehicle parked in the 300 block of victim in the 5900 block of and 135 pounds. Sheriff’s Station An unknown suspect burglarized a S. Van Ness at 12:45 p.m. Hollywood at 11:30 p.m. vehicle parked near the corner of Jan. 16 An unknown suspect committed a Wilton and Third at 6 p.m. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect Jan. 21 burglarized a vehicle parked in the grand theft in the 600 block of N. At 11:48 a.m., an unknown suspect At 7:25 p.m., an unknown suspect 6700 block of Yucca. Elm Drive. The loss was estimated committed a burglary in the 8500 At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect burglarized a vehicle parked near at $3,600. block of Santa Monica. committed a burglary in the 1800 the corner of Waring and Fairfax. An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Outpost. Jan. 10 vehicle parked in the 6100 block of Jan. 18 An unknown suspect assaulted a Hollywood at 7:30 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- victim in the 7300 block of Melrose cle parked near the corner of An unknown suspect committed a At 2 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 100 block of N. Le at 9:50 p.m. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect Selma and Vine at 11:30 a.m. assaulted a victim in the 8900 committed a petty theft in the 1200 Doux Road. The loss was estimat- block of Santa Monica. ed at $74,000. At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect block of June. At 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a vehicle parked in the 600 stole a vehicle parked near the An unknown suspect burglarized a block of Hauser. An unknown suspect burglarized a corner of Hollywood and Whitley. Jan. 11 vehicle parked in the 8700 block of vehicle parked near the corner of Ashcroft at 7 p.m. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Sunset and Van Ness at 11:10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a An unknown male suspect commit- cle parked near the corner of petty theft in the 8000 block of ted a burglary in the 9400 block of At 7 p.m., an unknown suspect Sunset and Cahuenga at 10:10 Jan. 19 Sunset at 4 p.m. Olympic. The suspect was approx- burglarized a vehicle parked in the p.m. imately 22 years old, 5-feet-11- 8100 block of Norton. At 1:40 p.m., an unknown suspect At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect inches tall and 215 pounds. committed a petty theft in the burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect burglarized a Jan. 17 7000 block of Beverly. 100 block of S. Formosa. vehicle parked in the 8200 block of Two unknown male suspects com- At 12:34 a.m., an unknown suspect De Longpre at 7:45 p.m. mitted a burglary in the 1200 block stole a vehicle parked in the 900 An unknown suspect burglarized A suspect robbed a victim in the of Park Way. No description was At 9:19 p.m., an unknown suspect block of S. La Brea. a vehicle parked near the corner 7500 block of Waring at 9:04 p.m. provided. The loss was estimated of El Centro and Sunset at 6:15 at $400. assaulted a victim in the 600 block of Robertson. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- p.m. At 11:55 p.m., an unknown sus- cle parked in the 1000 block of S. pect robbed a victim in the 900 An unknown male suspect commit- Ogden at 10 a.m. At 7:30 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Vine. ted a burglary in the 9000 block of Jan. 19 burglarized a vehicle parked in the Wilshire. The suspect was approx- At 2:05 a.m., an unknown suspect At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect 6600 block of Moore. Jan. 22 imately 37 years old, 5-feet-10- committed a burglary in the 100 inches tall and 150 pounds. committed a burglary in the 900 block of Hilldale. block of N. Sycamore. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 3:20 a.m., an unknown suspect cle parked in the 400 block of assaulted a victim in the 400 block A burglary was reported in the A theft was reported in the 400 Westmount at 8 p.m. of N. Hayworth. 1300 block of Park Way. The loss An unknown suspect stole a vehi- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 15 January 26, 2017

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster at the Farmers Market The Original Farmers Market, Year of the Rooster.” win prizes. corner of Third & Fairfax, will cel- Farmers Market representatives The Original Farmers Market ebrate the Year of the Rooster with also unveiled a steel rooster sculp- also honored longtime merchants a special event on Sunday, Jan. 29 ture on Jan. 24 that is more than 5- Manny and Angie Chang, who have from 2 to 5 p.m. feet-tall and weighs 430 pounds. owned China Depot and Bryan’s Pit The Farmers Market and The Handmade by the Farmers Barbeque since 1991, and Tony and Grove are partnering to host a Market’s facilities craftsmen, the Annie Zou, owners of Peking Lunar New Year celebration featur- sculpture will be displayed on the Kitchen since 1989. China Depot ing music, dance performances, arts Farmers Market Plaza next to the (originally named Chinese Kitchen) and crafts, food and more. Farmers clock tower through Sunday, Feb. is one of Los Angeles’ longest- Market merchants will offer Lucky 12 and will remain a permanent operating Chinese restaurants, hav- Lunar New Year Specials featuring feature on the property. ing opened in 1948. Pictured are the number 8, considered in Visitors are encouraged to pose Manny (left) and Angie Chang, Chinese culture as the luckiest for photos with the rooster sculp- Panatier, Wooden and Tony Zou. number. The Market will also be ture and share their wishes for the The Original Farmers Market is decorated with traditional motifs new year using #farmersmarketla located at 6333 W. Third St. For from Lunar New Year and Farmers on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, information, call (323)933-9211, or Market icons. Weibo and WeChat for a chance to visit farmersmarketla.com. “Eating and sharing food with friends and family is a central part photo courtesy of the Original Farmers Market of celebrating the Lunar New ANTONIO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT PRESENTS Year,” said Mark Panatier, vice Stumptown Coffee Roasters and president of marketing and devel- Nitro Brew Coffee. The iced latte opment for the Farmers Market. the dollface dames cabaret! SpireWorks is made with cream, Okinawa raw “We are excited to celebrate the sugar and sea salt to create a satis- holiday and share cultural tradi- The Gatsby Extravaganza Vintage Cabaret! fying beverage. They also have a tions, recipes and regional dishes Singing! Dancing! Flappergirls! Swing Dancers! Fromreview page 13 Stubborn soda machine with a from China, Singapore, Korea and variety of flavors that include a around the world as we enter the Fire & More! root beer with no artificial sweet- of hot and cold, salty, sweet and eners, no high fructose corn syrup SpireWorks before going to the sour, squishy and crunchy.” and full of natural flavors. UCLA basketball game. This was Kaufman said of my selections. For a sweet treat, SpireWorks the first SpireWorks location and You can design your own bowl offers slices of roll cakes in flavors resembles a train depot with guests or sandwich with a variety of of banana cream pie, dulce de having the option to dine in a train sauces that include tomato jam, leche, honey mascarpone, tiramisu, car to mimic traveling around the zaatar labneh, yellow curry aioli, strawberry shortcake and choco- world. Russian dressing or hoisin sauce. late ganache. These bite sized SpireWorks is open daily from For crunch there are options of delights hit the spot, without being 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4945 B Eagle pickled cauliflower, red onions, red too sweet, heavy and filling. Rock Blvd. (323)895-7888 and peppers with Sambal or sauerkraut. Excited to try other destinations, 1061 Broxton Ave. (424)220- Coffee beverages are from I visited the Westwood Village 6299.

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DEPART Foundation to open its first solo exhibit DEPART Foundation will host a public opening for its first solo exhibition “Ulay: The Animist” on Saturday, Jan. 28. The exhibit will feature works of German artist Frank Uwe Laysiepen, known by his pseudo- nym Ulay. Origins of the Metro “‘The Animist’ unfolds Ulay’s individual oeuvre by exploring the hidden connections between seem- ingly disparate aspects of his work and his passionate life,” according to DEPART Foundation. “The exhibition traces the genealogy of Ulay’s self-performative Polaroid photography from the early 1970s to the photo courtesy of Lyn Winter Inc. Creative Strategy and Communications life-size experiments he conducted The display of Ulay’s works marks the first solo exhibition held at with large format Polaroid technique in the 1990s. DEPART Foundation. “This presentation also includes his travels throughout China and of works that truly reflects the photographic documentations of Australia, bringing together a body artist’s underlying preoccupation with the expression of reality in its most immediate and intense form.” by Myles Mellor Ulay was born in Germany in 1943. Government and transportation officials reviewed plans for the Crossword Puzzle After being trained as a photographer, Los Angeles subway system in this photograph from the July 7, he worked as a consultant for Polaroid. 1983 issue of the Park Labrea News. Pictured are RTD general Ulay has recently held exhibitions manager John Dyer (left), Congressman Henry Waxman and Bill overseas, including venues in Welsh, president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The Frankfurt and Berlin. RTD was a precursor to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan The exhibition will run until April Transportation Authority (Metro). The officials examined a model 1. showing potential designs for subway stations. Metro is currently DEPART Foundation is located at considering a contractor for the next phase of the Purple Line 9105 Sunset Blvd. Extension, which will run from La Cienega Boulevard to Century For information, visit departfounda- City. For information, see page xxx tion.com. Renowned pianist returns to Disney Concert Hall Pianist Lang Lang returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall in a recital program on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. Lang Lang first appeared with the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl in 2000, and he has regu- larly appeared with the orchestra or performed in recital. He opens his recital with Debussy’s “Ballade,” followed by Liszt’s Piano Sonata in B minor, S. 178. After intermission, he contin- Across 8. Eye washes ues with a selection of Spanish 1. Van Gogh obsession 9. One way to run works from Albéniz’s “Suite photo by Robert Ascroft 4. Electrical unit 10. What USSR became española,” Op. 47, and Lang Lang has been named in Time Magazine’s “Time 100” most 9. Ridicule 11. Sun, for example Granados’ “Goyescas,” Op. 11, influential people in the world. 14. Obstacle 12. Not to and closes with Falla’s “Ritual 15. Pleasant way to walk 13. Secure Fire Dance.” Remaining recitals for the sea- and cellist Yo-Yo Ma, mandolinist 16. Clouds 18. Screwball The performance is part of the son are: “Night and Dreams,” a Chris Thile and bassist Edgar 17. Create a whole new set of 19. Pro follower LA Phil’s 2016-2017 “Colburn Schubert & Beckett recital featur- Meyer on May 3. problems 23. Top Celebrity Recitals” series, ing tenor Ian Bostridge and direct- Walt Disney Concert Hall is 20. Native Japanese 24. Stage in the life cycle of a which presents a season of virtu- ed by Yuval Sharon on March 21; located at 111 S. Grand Ave. 21. Fight with moth oso performances by world- pianists Martha Argerich and For information, visit 22. Bureaucratic delay 25. Take out renowned artists. Stephen Kovacevich on April 8; laphil.com. 26. Piece of cookware 27. Bread base 31. Like some wine 28. Winkle predecessor 32. Morsel for Muffet 29. Husk 34. Stick 30. Previously 35. Bestow 33. Fantasize WallisThe newly-formed Youth Wallis Company Youth young,” Dahmpresents said. inaugurala safe space production for their talents to be 37. Huron neighbor 35. German river Theater Company will present its Using text, movement, mask and cultivated and their voices to be 38. Let go, for now 36. “_____ recall” inaugural theater production music, it provides an uncompro- honored.” 42. Test tube, e.g. Schwartzenegger movie “Word of Mouth,” on Jan. 28 and mising and sometimes satirical The Wallis Youth Theater 43. Visit a restaurant 38. Swell 29 in the Lovelace Studio Theater look at truth, fear and the power of Company states that its mission is 44. Advantages 39. Sunrise direction at the Wallis Annenberg Center for words. to cross boundaries, and, with an 47. “Buddenbrooks” novelist 40. Naught the Performing Arts in Beverly The narrative of “Word of ethos of collaboration, create 48. “Southern” relig. 41. Keg stopper Hills. Mouth” is drawn from multiple thoughtful and provocative work 51. Old whitewall with new life 42. Dict. listing The show is a physical theater sources and includes individual that is rooted in humanity. 53. Joke 45. Brewing need piece that asks audiences to exam- testimonials, newspaper articles The youth company is com- 55. Long time 46. Dressing ingredient ine the role words play in creating (The New York Times, The prised of young actors aged 17 to 57. Son of Isaac 48. Keeps occupied a culture of fear and division, or a Washington Post, The 23. From across Los Angeles, these 58. Way out? 49. “What did Delaware?” “I culture of empathy and unity. Independent, London Times), artists come from diverse back- 65. Bat dung don’t know, but ___” (old joke) Directed by Madeleine Dahm, excerpts from United Nations dele- grounds and experiences but are 66. Inner-city, for instance 50. Feathered “Word of Mouth” is an experimen- gate speeches and the human rights connected by their passion for the- 67. Barely manage, with “out” 52. Protest tal work based on youth theater speeches of Nobel Peace Prize ater and the arts. The Company 68. “Dig?” 54. Cooler members’ reactions to recent polit- honoree Aung San Suu Kyi. aims to provide a place for young 69. Hoarse 56. “Buona ___” (Italian greet- ical and social events across the Due to sophisticated language actors to work as an ensemble, 70. Low ing) world, and their desire to question and some adult content, the recom- learn cutting edge creative prac- 58. It’s good if it is golden the normalization of verbal vio- mended age is 15 or older. tices, develop innovative and Down 59. Seek redress, in a way lence. “Our actors have channeled their socially conscious work and be 1. On the train 60. Jazz man “As we find ourselves in an era deep concerns about the current engaged with the local community. 2. Kind of wit 61. “City of 1001 churches” of Post-Truth, often overwhelmed political and social climate to cre- Tickets cost $20. 3. Chic 62. NBC’s rival by propaganda that is rooted in ate a powerful new work,” said The Wallis Annenberg Center for 4. Coxcomb 63. Gen. Arnold of W.W. II fame fear, isolationism and hate, it is Mark Slavkin, director of educa- the Performing Arts is located at 5. Gasteyer of “Mean Girls” 64. Whatever vital that we create a space in the tion at The Wallis. “I am very 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., 6. Led arts for the insights, perspectives proud that The Wallis is able to Beverly Hills. For information, 7. Rescues See Anwers page 22 and courageous experiences of the invest in young artists and provide visit thewallis.org. 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Serving chimichangas to the Empire in space The top 10 films of 2016 Sad. While Donald Trump might those tears will moisturize the face overuse that word in one of his count- nicely. less tweets, it better describes the tone of nearly every critically-acclaimed “Hidden Figures” film of 2016. From “Manchester by No doubt 2016 will be remem- the Sea” to “Moonlight,” the goal of bered as a year racism returned to the year seems to be evoking as many public life. Luckily, “Hidden tears as possible. That might work for Figures,” along with a slew of other some, but none of them truly worked films last year, reminds us of the be: dark, complex. photo courtesy Paramount Pictures Let’s not forget it proves diverse for me. important contributions many have Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman star in “10 Cloverfield casting isn’t merely a PC ploy but While I appreciate the point of made to a whitewashed American Lane,” a film with a climax sure to surprise audiences. “Moonlight,” praise Viola Davis’ per- history. If you know nothing about the path of filmmaking. Why would- formance in “Fences” and found “La the story of Katherine G. Johnson n’t a galaxy far, far away be diverse? might seem like overload, but in the for genre fans and general moviego- La Land” to be cute, I need some- (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Welcome to the future of science fic- Russo brothers’ hands, it’s incredi- ers alike. Inventive creature design thing else from my top picks. In some Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and tion. If that makes you roll your bly satisfying and well crafted. and some twists to keep you con- cases, I need a plotline, less meander- Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) – all eyes, you’re probably a bad person. fused until the end. ing, more movement. In others, I just black women working at NASA “The Little Prince” This is the kind of film meant to be needed to emotionally feel some- during the Space Race – then get “Captain America: Civil War” Speaking of films that’ll make you shared with everyone. A linguist thing. These are my top 10 filmes of ready for a truly enjoyable history The Marvel Cinematic Universe cry, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s (Amy Adams) learning to communi- 2016: lesson. is a force of nature, unstoppable by story is a classic, but this animated cate with aliens might seem dull, but any hipster wishing for more indie feature adds to it in a monumental that’s only if you don’t truly under- “The Witch”/“Don’t Breathe” “Zootopia”/“Moana” films and less caped crusades. The way, beautifully depicting the adapt- stand the power of language. As for All kinds of evil visits a Protestant Disney Animation finally learned third Cap film might not seem like a ed material and then enriching it with acting, Adams is the leading protag- family in 17th century New how to make better films than Pixar. perfect movie, and it certainly does- an original story. onist this country needs, not the one England, slowly leading to an explo- Never thought we’d see the day. Yet n’t solve the entire universe’s villain it deserves. sive conclusion that’s truly disturb- here we are, and not one but two problem, but this is a perfect adapta- “Arrival” ing in “The Witch.” Equally disturb- such films make “Finding Dory” tion of a comic book. Sci-fi with a brain is in short sup- Honorable Mention: “Kubo and ing, “Don’t Breathe” is a pulse-rac- feel like a lazy DreamWorks film. It focuses on one character, Cap ply, but every few years a film like the Two Strings,” “Hunt for the ing thriller, complete with the vil- (Chris Evans), but doesn’t shy away “Blade Runner,” “Children of Men” Wilderpeople,” “The Lobster,” lain’s fatal nihilism. “10 Cloverfield Lane” from including a ridiculous amount or “District 9” comes around. “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Doctor Strange,” John Goodman channels Kathy of other familiar and new faces. That “Arrival” is a truly marvelous film “Green Room” and “Fences.” “Deadpool” Bates, à la “Misery.” This kinda- Chimichangas, unicorns and an sequel to 2008’s “Cloverfield” obscene amount of sex jokes – expands that narrative universe in a everything a superhero film should wildly original way. It views like a have. Add to that Ryan Reynolds’ “Twilight Zone” episode but has the campaign for an Oscar nom and the jaw-dropping climax only a feature- result is a hilarious experience start- film budget can afford. ing as early as the satiric opening credits. “Rogue One” While this prequel to “Star Wars: “A Monster Calls” A New Hope” has a rocky start and Death is no easy topic. Leave it to doesn’t know how to use Forest a tree monster voiced by Liam Whitaker, “Rogue One” is arguably Neeson to guide us through the five the second best film in the entire stages of grief. Visionary filmmak- franchise. Replicating the tone of ing helps heart-wrenching material “The Empire Strikes Back,” this one go down a little bit easier. Plus, all shows us what “Star Wars” should 18 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Renowned sex therapist to The Music Center receives $1.5 million in grants speak at annual sex expo The Music Center announced Jan. 19 that it received more than $1.5 million in grants designed to further its work in arts engagement programming, an important focus of the performing arts organization for more than 12 years. The James Irvine Foundation awarded The Music Center a three- year grant of $1.2 million as part of the final phase of the foundation’s New California Arts Fund (NCAF). The Getty Foundation recently announced a new $300,000 grant that, together with a previous planning grant, brings the total to $365,000 to support The Music Center’s participation in Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA in fall photo courtesy of The Music Center 2017. The “Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours” event was developed photo courtesy of Amazon Publishing Funds from The James Irvine during phase two of funding. Ruth Westheimer will attend the annual Sexual Health Expo for the first Foundation will help The Music time. Center create and optimize new we serve,” said Rachel Moore, which we live.” and existing spaces for arts engage- president and CEO of The Music “The James Irvine Foundation Ruth Westheimer, a sex therapist The expo also will feature more ment on The Music Center cam- Center. “This funding makes it pos- is pleased to continue its long- and author, will deliver the keynote than 60 exhibitors demonstrating pus; enhance its delivery of com- sible for us to provide even more standing partnership with The talk for the 3rd Annual Sexual the latest, most innovative and cut- pelling, relevant arts experiences to access to arts experiences that reach Music Center and to help the Health Expo at 2 p.m. on Saturday, ting-edge sex toys and pleasure continue to engage Los Angeles’ across boundaries of age, race, eth- organization sustain its vital Feb. 4. products. Its goal is to empower ethnically diverse young adult pop- nicity, gender and beyond with the work in arts engagement,” said The expo will take place at the members of its diverse attendee ulation; and build on the success of goal of encouraging audiences to Josephine Ramirez, portfolio California Market Center in base to immerse themselves in all programming such as “Sleepless: discover new cultures and build director of The James Irvine Downtown Los Angeles on Feb. 4 the benefits of a healthy sex life. The Music Center After Hours,” greater understanding for each Foundation. and 5, and is expected to draw over “We are beyond thrilled to have which was developed during the other. She added that the grant sup- 4,000 attendees. the remarkable Dr. Ruth speak to NCAF’s first phase. “With the help of The James ports the development of com- The talk will be entitled: “Dr. our attendees,” said Sara Ramirez, “The Music Center is honored to Irvine Foundation and the Getty munity programming and the Ruth On Sexual Literacy: The the expo’s media director. “She is, be the recipient of these two presti- Foundation, The Music Center is organizational capacities neces- Knowledge Base You Need to Have without question, the mother of the gious grants, which acknowledge poised to ensure the performing sary to help ensure arts engage- Terrific and Safer Sex.” Since Dr. modern day sexual health and well- our commitment to delivering arts arts remain relevant in 21st century ment remains central to The Ruth doesn’t believe there is such a ness movement, and a true national experiences that are reflective of America and that our programming Music Center’s role for the thing as “safe sex”; she uses the treasure. We know that her presence and responsive to the communities continues to reflect the world in longterm. term “safer sex” instead. will certainly help to position our “While I have never attended one event as the preeminent sexual of their earlier gatherings, I under- health gathering in the United stand that many ‘next generation’ States, if not the world. Our atten- sex experts, or ‘Sexperts,’ will be dees, exhibitors and ‘Sexperts’ are presenting workshops during this all looking forward to attending Dr. Corky Hale Skirball Cultural Center to host two-day expo,” Westheimer said in Ruth’s talk. At the end of the day a statement. “From what I gather, a on February 4, we’ll all be able to presents an number of them were inspired to tell our colleagues that we actually inaugural ‘Performance Lab’ series pursue the field of human sexuality had the opportunity to listen to a by my efforts during the past four real-life living legend speak in per- evening of music decades. That is very humbling to son.” acknowledge, and I am very happy The California Market Center is at Catalina that these professionals are helping located at 110 E. 9th St. to spread the importance of healthy For information, visit sexual- sex to all consenting adults.” healthexpo.com. JazzThe Catalina Club Jazz Club presents “An Evening With Corky Hale!” on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Hale, a pianist, harpist and vocal- Holocaust museum to ist, was born in a small mid-western farm town and started taking remember Italian victims piano lessons at age 3. At 7, while photo courtesy of the Skirball Cultural Center vacationing with her family in “The Bitter Game” will be the center’s first “Performance Lab” show Florida, Hale was heard in the on Jan. 27. lobby of her hotel picking out songs on the piano by house band- The Skirball Cultural Center people from all communities leader, Horace Heidt, who featured will host its inaugural and generations feel welcome to her for the next few weeks in his “Performance Lab at the participate in cultural experi- show. Skirball,” a series of events ences that foster human connec- Hale began studying piano at beginning Jan. 27 designed to tions,” said Andrew Horwitz, Chicago Conservatory at the age 7, renew the center’s commitment vice president and director of and harp at age 8. She has per- to storytelling and creating programs. “Performance has formed at The White House with spaces for creativity and con- always been an exhilarating Tony Bennett, soloed with Barbra versation. form of expression, and Los Streisand in Central Park and at the The series examines a range Angeles has become a vital cen- Hollywood Bowl, and performed of topics, including race, aging, ter for the discipline. The with Björk on her MTV special in and gender. The performances Skirball is thrilled to be joining London. She has also appeared will run until Feb. 25. the conversation.” with George Michael at London’s The first show will be “The Following each show, the Royal Albert Hall and Washington, Bitter Game,” which tells the artists will speak with the audi- D.C.’s RFK Stadium, has played story of Jemal Smith, who wit- ences about their works, solicit-

photo courtesy of Renee Firestone’s family harp with Liberace and Judy nesses a fatal shooting at a ing feedback and sharing Collins, and piano with Billie neighborhood block party as a behind-the-scenes insights. Survivor Renee Firestone returned to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a visit Holiday, Mel Tormé and Peggy child and later has a fateful run- “Our hope is that the lab in 1996. Lee. Hale’s harp, piano and vocals in with the police as a college sparks the audiences’ imagina- The Los Angeles Museum of follows the interwoven stories of can be heard on her three albums student. The story is based on tions and inspires them to join the Holocaust will host the six women deported to “CORKY!”; “Have Yourself A the playwright-actor Keith A. the Skirball’s growing creative Consul of Italy for the annual Auschwitz, providing a glimpse Jazzy Little Christmas” and “Corky Wallace’s youth in Philadelphia. community by being part of the reading of names of Italian vic- into life, spirit and survival at the Hale and Friends...I’m Glad There “In a world where many of us artistic process at various stages tims of the Holocaust at 10:30 notorious concentration camp. Is You.” spend so many of our days–and in a work’s development,” a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. For information, visit Tickets are $20. The Catalina often nights–staring at screens, Horwitz said. The museum will screen the lamoth.org. Jazz Club is located at 6725 W. we wanted to create space for The Skirball Cultural Center documentary “Swimming in The Los Angeles Museum of Sunset Blvd. For information, call the profound, simple act of is located at 2701 N. Supulveda Auschwitz,” followed by Q&A the Holocaust is located at 100 (323)466-2210, or visit catalinajaz- being in a room with other Blvd. For information, visit with director Jon Kean. The film The Grove Dr. zclub.com. human beings a place where skirball.org Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 January 26, 2017 Prices so low they’ll knock your socks off!

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Ziggy the seal gets a feel SeeVisit more art than for 30 museums free for during annual gratis museum day free during the 12th annual “Museums Free-For-All Day” on for her new home at the zoo Sunday, Jan. 29. The Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Craft & Folk Art Museum, Zimmer Children’s Museum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Annenberg Space for Photography, Autry Museum of the American West and Fowler Museum at UCLA are participating. Also included are The Broad, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Museum of Tolerance, The Paley photo by Gregory Cornfield Center for Media, Skirball Cultural The Petersen Automotive Museum is one of many cultural institutions Center, California African participating in “Museums Free-For-All Day.” American Museum, Hammer Museum, Getty Center, Getty Villa and Descanso Gardens, among oth- General admission is free, but requiring tickets. For information, ers. some museums have exhibitions visit socalmuseums.org/free-for-all.

photo courtesy of PMMC CAFAM exhibit focuses on viewpoints of Iran The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed an 11-month-old Pacific har- The Craft & Folk Art Museum phobic rhetoric has taken center ture,” said Farhang Foundation Fine bor seal named Ziggy as the newest member of the family of seals at (CAFAM) and Farhang Foundation stage we feel that our partnership Arts Council chair Amir Angha. its Sea Life Cliffs habitat. present “Focus Iran 2: with the Farhang Foundation has “Focus Iran has now developed into The female pup arrived at the zoo on Nov. 1 after receiving rehabil- Contemporary Photography and taken on a new urgency,” said a well-established biennial resulting itation from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) in Laguna Video,” an exhibit running from CAFAM executive director in an inclusive and diverse body of Beach. The pup officially debuted during a ceremony on Jan. 24. Sunday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Suzanne Isken. work selected by a world-renowned PMMC staff discovered the day-old pup stranded close to a narrow, May 7. “It has been an immense pleasure jury panel of experts. We are thrilled rocky stretch of coast at Dana Point Headlands Beach last Feb. 3. The The exhibit is the second biennial to once again join forces with the to be able to once again share these area wasn’t a beach where harbor seals normally give birth and the juried exhibition of contemporary visionary Craft & Folk Art Museum great works with the entire Southern mother was nowhere to be found. Authorities decided to rescue the photography and video works about of Los Angeles to create a platform California community.” abandoned pup and transport her to the Laguna Beach facility. Iranian culture and heritage. It fea- that will help showcase works of CAFAM is located at 5814 Harbor seal pups often nurse from their mothers for nearly a month, tures works by emerging and mid- international artists exploring Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit and PMMC staff knew they needed to provide the newborn with the career artists from around the world themes of Iranian heritage and cul- cafam.org. proper nutrition and formula that simulated her mother’s milk. They who offer diverse perspectives on began bottle feeding the pup around the clock for the first couple of contemporary Iranian life. weeks and then cut back to five to six times a day, slowly weaning her The group exhibition includes off milk until her diet was composed solely of fish. works by 36 photographs, and eight Because Ziggy was raised in captivity at such an early age, PMMC video works. An opening reception staff didn’t feel she could survive on her own in the wild and she was will be held on Jan. 28 from 6 to 9 ‘Motown the Musical’ brings deemed non-releasable. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) p.m. helped connect PMMC to the Los Angeles Zoo as a potential full-time The international jury panel home for Ziggy. selected artists in Iran, the United classic hits to Hollywood “Although the goal for organizations such as the Pacific Marine States, Netherlands, Germany and Mammal Center is to re-release rehabilitated animals back into the the United Kingdom. “Focus Iran wild, this wasn’t an option for Ziggy since she was found at such a 2” democratizes the art form of young age,” said Josh Sisk, curator of mammals at the Los Angeles image making by giving novices Zoo. “It is pretty common for zoos to assist in providing a good home and professionals an equal opportu- for non-releasable seals and sea lions. Ziggy has been introduced to nity to offer visions of Iran from the other harbor seals in the family, and already we can see how her inside and outside the country. high energy has been good enrichment for the other seals.” The exhibit provides a rare col- Ziggy shares the habitat with three Atlantic harbor seals. lection of perspectives from citizen “Ziggy is very smart and catches on to her training incredibly fast,” journalists, personal archivists and animal keeper Kris Willis said. “She is already participating in our vernacular storytellers who are con- Enhanced Visitor Experience talks, and as much as she enjoys learn- nected to Iran by heritage or deeply ing new behaviors, you can tell she also enjoys interacting with guests felt admiration. at the underwater viewing window.” “The Craft & Folk Art Museum Guests can view the harbor seals and learn about the care they has historically valued the promo- receive during talks by zoo staff on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. tion of cross-cultural understanding The Los Angeles Zoo is located at 5333 Zoo Drive. For information, through our exhibitions and pro- call (323)644-4200, or visit lazoo.org. grams, and in an era where xeno-

photo © Joan Marcus, 2014 Producers Kevin McCollum and Doug Morris, Motown founder Guild to honor Rothman, exemplary producers Berry Gordy and the Nederlander Organization present the return of The Producers Guild of America such august company,” Rothman “Motown the Musical” running Tuesday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, (PGA) will honor Tom Rothman, “This is the said. “Coming from the outstanding Feb. 12 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. chairman of Sony Pictures organization that is the PGA, it is highest honor of my Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, “Motown the Musical” is Entertainment’s Motion Picture indeed praise from high quarters. My the true story of Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the Group, at the 28th annual Producers professional life and enormous thanks to Donald, Amy, heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Guild Awards ceremony on I am humbled and the board and the entire member- Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Beverly ship.” grateful to be and many other artists. It features more than 40 classic hits such as Hilton Hotel. Rothman oversees the studio’s “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” The production “Our industry has benefitted included among motion picture production and distri- also tells the story behind the hits. Pictured are Krisha Marcano immensely from Tom’s instincts, such august bution worldwide for Columbia (Florence Ballard), Allison Semmes (Ross) and Trisha Jeffrey (Mary tenacity and vision,” said Producers Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen company.” Wilson). Guild Awards chairs Donald De Line Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, The production received four of the top awards at the 26th annual and Amy Pascal. “From his champi- Sony Pictures Imageworks and Sony -Tom Rothman, chairman of NAACP Theatre Awards ceremony on Nov. 21 in Beverly Hills. It oning of independent storytellers Pictures Classics. The guild will Sony Pictures Entertainment’s received awards for Best Playwright (Gordy), Best Choreography early in his career to his nurturing of award numerous motion picture and Motion Picture Group (Patricia Wilcox and Warren Adam), Best Costumes (ESosa) and studio films on an epic scale, Tom’s television producers at the ceremony. Best Sound (Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook). passion for movies has been one of For a list of honorees and informa- Showtimes are 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., the unstoppable creative engines of historic contributions to the enter- tion, visit producersguild.org. Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Opening Night is Tuesday, our business.” tainment industry. The Beverly Hilton Hotel is locat- Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. The Hollywood Pantages Rothman will receive The “This is the highest honor of my ed at 9876 Wilshire Blvd. For tickets, Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. For information, call Milestone Award – which recognizes professional life and I am humbled call Lauran Huff at (310)201-5033, (800)982-2787, or visit hollywoodpantages.com. an individual or group that has made and grateful to be included among or email [email protected]. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 January 26, 2017

Tutor reportedly submitted more members sent the bid forward for said in a release. Metro will also than $100 million in change orders approval without recommendation conduct regular monthly reviews of – he said he was worried about the because some members could not the project status. That includes MetroFrom page 1 Board to vote today project that will tunnel below his vote due to reported conflicts of “executive partnering” between city. interest. Metro and the contractor up to the Line led to nearly two decades of $1.37 billion, which is approxi- “We received some information Communication deputies for CEO level to resolve project claims litigation for the city of Los mately one-half billion dollars that led us to have grave concerns Mayor Eric Garcetti, who is Metro and changes for the additional time Angeles due to construction chal- lower than other competitor bids. about Tutor’s ability to do commu- Board vice-chair, declined opportu- needed. lenges, delays and cost overruns for “While the other two (propos- nity outreach and do the work to nity to comment and would not Completion of the second sub- the first sections in the mid-1990s. als’) weighted scores for project have as smooth a construction peri- confirm whether he plans to recuse way section is anticipated no later Tutor’s firm completed the third management and technical od as possible,” Mirisch said. “We himself from the vote with the full than 2026 per a funding agreement section of the Red Line to North approach were minimally higher, want someone with a strong track board on Jan. 26. Supervisor Sheila with the Federal Transit Hollywood within the project’s the difference in the technical capa- record.” Keuhl, 3rd District, is also a board Administration, and Metro is aim- budget, and all litigation has since bility found in their proposals was Mirisch said from a fiscal per- member, but she was not available ing to possibly finish the project at been resolved. But according to not great enough to justify the sig- spective, Metro should create mea- for comment by press time. an earlier date. media reports, Tutor’s actions led nificantly higher prices proposed. sures to limit change orders and Washington said the formula to The full Metro Board is sched- former Mayor Tom Bradley to The Tutor Perini/O & G proposal is apply cost overruns to the contrac- determine the score for the contract uled to consider the recommenda- describe Tutor as the “greatest determined technically comparable tor. He said “there is too much bids does not take into account if tion at its Jan. 26 meeting. change-order artist” he has ever at an award price that is approxi- money at stake” and that he isn’t the firm has made any contributions According to Metro staff’s report, seen, by submitting low bids to win mately $452 million lower than the satisfied or confident in Metro’s to any of the board members or to not moving forward with the rec- the contract and then submitting next lowest proposal,” according to form of government in running a any of the county initiatives. But he ommendations will delay the change orders during the project to Metro staff’s procurement summa- multi-billion dollar transportation said that would be irrelevant from schedule, increase the cost of the make up for it. ry. agency, particularly in terms of his perspective. project, and jeopardize $1.5 billion According to a Metro staff report “It raises my antenna to see transparency. “We have a comprehensive in grants and loans from the U.S. for the recommendation, three pro- somebody with whom the agency “It’s all about money, and not review process for bidding here. Department of Transportation, as posals were submitted that were had a very difficult relationship mobility,” he said. This was the best value proposal,” well as jeopardize completion of “comparable on their technical back at it and low bidding,” To minimize the amount of time he said. the Westside Purple Line Extension merits,” including TPOG. Metro Yaroslavsky said. “That’s his repu- delayed by change orders, the To alleviate financial risk, by 2024. made its recommendation after a tation, he bids low and makes it up Metro staff will also recommend Washington said they have a very A third and final section will “thorough and extensive” and “fair down the line. Maybe this time it’s the Board give Washington author- experienced project management extend the subway to the and open” competitive bidding legitimate and credible. I don’t ity to execute change orders up to team and an updated change order Westwood/VA Hospital. process, in which two other firms – know. But it doesn’t make sense the marked budget limit of process. Construction of this last section is Skanska-Obayasji and Walsh that one bid is a billion dollars $2,440,969,299. TPOG’s bid “The change order process is one planned to begin as early as 2019. Strabag – also qualified for propos- more. Why do we have three such totaled $1,376,500,000. Any that we keep a very close eye on Tutor Perini Corporation did not als. But the TPOG bid was ulti- widely varying bids?” change that results in an increased now,” he said. “We will do the same return calls for comment. mately deemed to have the “best In a statement, Metro CEO budget would still require board with this contract here.” For comparison, Skanska- value” through a combination of Phillip A. Washington said, “with approval. Washington pointed out that Traylor-Shea – the joint venture technical, project management and their modern history of delivering On Wednesday, Washington said arguments and conflicts over large- completing the first section of the price components. successful tunneling projects he is confident in the recommenda- scale projects often arise due to Purple Line Extension from “Best value” is determined by a throughout the world, Metro is con- tion for TPOG. government agencies making Western Avenue to La Cienega formula based on price, features, fident that this contractor will play “I don’t think there was anything change orders, and the contract Boulevard – was awarded the pro- functions, life-cycle costs and other a critical role in helping us build the wrong with the recommendation,” firm marks up costs for additional ject in 2014 with a contract bid of criteria. According to the report, world-class public transportation he said. labor time at market rates are $1.6 billion. According to Dave “project management” is weighted system we have promised to vot- He said he and Metro are aware updated. Sotero, communications manager at 45 percent, “technical approach” ers.” of the past litigations with Tutor, Metro intends to implement a for Metro media relations, the first is weighted at 20 percent and price But when Beverly Hills Mayor but said all of that has been strong oversight plan with experi- section is 15 percent complete, and is weighted at 35 percent. Metro’s John Mirisch learned about Tutor’s resolved. enced staff to ensure the project is the joint venture has made “modifi- staff recommendation is based on history – which includes litigation At Metro’s construction commit- completed as intended and remains cations” totaling $5 million – or .3 the firm’s competitive proposal of with the city of San Francisco after tee meeting on Jan. 19, committee on time and on budget, the agency percent of the contract bid.

youth inspired me for a lifetime of wearing the Olympic wreath.” District, said he was confident the from the work that we’ve done wanting to give back,” he said. “I The committee said it would look city would be poised to profit from together that this is absolutely a don’t think I would be sitting here if into putting profits earned from the the games. games that is not only a financial suc- OlympicsFrom page 7 I hadn’t had that deep, deep dream games, if the city is chosen to host, “I am so excited to spend the sur- cess but will be an enormous benefit and inspiration from what the toward a foundation, similar to the plus I am certain we are going to to the budget of this city, the taxpay- compete in the Olympics when he Olympic games mean. I draw on that way profits of the 1984 Games were make from these games,” he said. “I ers of this city to the future of this was a competitive gymnast as a experience to this day in almost used to launch the LA84 Foundation, really am at a point where I have zero city because of the support of youth teenager. everything I say and do, so I think, in which benefits youth sports. concern about the impacts on the tax- that I believe the surplus will be able “That moment in my life as a a sense, metaphorically, we’re all Councilman Paul Krekorian, 2nd payers of Los Angeles. I believe to provide.”

had been evicted through the the Department (HCID) and the city the law by re-renting the evicted housing crisis in Los Angeles Ellis Act last year, residents said. attorney’s office are investigating tenants’ units so quickly. would only worsen without new The act was intended to allow land- the matter, he said. “Based on a pending investiga- development. FormosaFrom page 1 lords to leave the business if their Asked whether demolition of the tion of illegal use as a short term He added that he and his col- City officials said they’re investi- operations were losing money. But property was illegal, Lara said, rental, HCID subsequently revoked leagues are “not the big, bad, gating the demolition of 1334 N. residents and city officials have “They did not have a permit.” the demolition clearance in order to greedy developers they make us out Formosa Ave. and whether there said the law has been exploited by Lara said DBS is only recogniz- review the evidence and all options to be.” will be penalties levied for the larger developers looking to demol- ing Belmond Homes, “the owner as available to the city,” the email Some candidates for city council demolition of the building, owned ish lower-rent units and replace described in L.A. County records,” said. “This revocation was trans- seats have vowed to reject cam- them with luxury housing. as it moves forward with the inves- mitted to [DBS], who in turn issued paign contributions from develop- by Belmond Homes LP and man- Estevan Montemayor, a tigation. a ‘notice to stop construction and ers for the upcoming March elec- aged by Wiseman Residential. spokesman for Councilman David In an email to residents, HCID intent to revoke building tion. Earlier this month, Ryu was Koehler said he received a 120- Ryu, 4th District, confirmed that said the property owners had com- permits’ and posted it at the site and one of four councilmen to introduce day Ellis Act eviction notice from Ryu had requested a stop-work plied with the Ellis Act by stating notified the owners on Jan. 20. The a proposal that would ban cam- Wiseman a few months ago. Jianna order until permits and approvals their intent to withdraw the units at city is evaluating all options in paign contributions from develop- Maarten, who has lived on Formosa could be verified. 1334 Formosa Ave. from rental use response to the owners’ action to ers. Avenue for 12 years, said she “This is still under review, and to demolish the structure and build demolish the building.” Councilman Jose Huizar, 14th received a one-year notice last we are asking the city attorney for new multi-family housing. Benjamin Cohanzad, owner of District, is the only current office- March. the strongest penalties possible on However, the department began Wiseman Residential, denied that holder in the city to have accepted “By the time I got police here, any alleged violations, including looking into whether the owner the company had been renting units contributions from Wiseman this is what the building looks like the re-rental as short-term hous- complied with an Ellis Act provi- in either property via Airbnb. He employees – four donations totaling now,” she said, pointing to the rub- ing,” Montemayor said. “[Ryu] sion that prohibits immediately re- also refuted DBS’s claim that he did $2,000 between 2005 and 2010 – ble on the property’s lawn, as only strongly believes that developers renting an apartment that was not have a permit for Saturday according to city records. A about half of the structure is left should be not able to reap the bene- vacated through the act. morning’s demolition, despite sig- spokesman for Huizar did not standing. fits of the Ellis Act if they are found Residents and Ryu staffers both nage at the property stating other- return a request for comment before Both Belmond and Wiseman to be in violation of it. Too often, claim Belmond and Wiseman had wise. press time. have Michael Cohanzad listed as developers take advantage of state been condoning the use of the Lara said DBS intended to Wiseman employees donated the agent for service of process, an laws and use loopholes to drive ten- newly-vacated units for short-term revoke the permit Cohanzad was $37,350 to Los Angeles office- appointee required by LLCs and ants out of their homes and destroy Airbnb rentals. referring to, and therefore it did not holders and candidates from 2003 corporations to receive lawsuits and our affordable housing stock.” Properties at 1332 and 1334 N. supersede the notice to stop con- to 2012, city records show. Many of legal documents on behalf of the David Lara, assistant inspection Formosa Ave. are at the center of a struction that had been issued the them were by Michael, Isaac, Ben business, according to the bureau chief and public information lawsuit filed on Jan. 3 by the non- day before. Cohanzad said the and other employees with the last California Secretary of State. Both officer of the Los Angeles profit Eviction Defense Network on demolition crew did not see the sign name Cohanzad. Wiseman made an companies have 11601 Santa Department of Building and Safety behalf of six former tenants of those ordering a stoppage of construction. additional $3,500 in contributions Monica Blvd. listed as their (DBS), said DBS had issued a buildings, according to a complaint Cohanzad conceded that new attributed to the company between address. Wiseman’s registration notice to stop construction before filed with the Superior Court of Los development spurred by the Ellis 2003 and 2005. date is listed as May 2002, while the property was demolished. DBS, Angeles. It names Belmond, Act evictions hurts longtime resi- No donations have ever been Belmond’s is January 2016. the Los Angeles Housing and Wiseman and Airbnb as defendants dents of units who are paying rent made to city officeholders by Tenants of 1334 N. Formosa Ave. Community Investment for their role in allegedly violating below market value, but that the Belmond Homes or its employees. 22 January 26, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

WeHoFrom page 1 to continue its liberal ways

Democratic candidate and former “And they don’t need to cost $18 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, million or be automated,” he said, said the new White House adminis- criticizing West Hollywood’s new tration is a big reason why she is garage at city hall. running for a seat. The two incumbents running for “I woke up on Nov. 9 knowing re-election – Heilman and that I was going to spend the rest of Councilman John J. Duran – cham- my life fighting hate and pushing pioned the progress the city has for change, so I’m here,” she said. made to get to where it is. Duran, a Nate Clark, a writer, performer Los Angeles County native who and business owner, said West has lived in West Hollywood since Hollywood is more than “just a 1990, said development is an issue haven” for the “diverse population for every community. that we have and have had for 30- “The county has been going plus years.” through incredible growth over the “We need to be a beacon for pro- past 50 years,” he said. “West gressive values and we need to set Hollywood is going to have the the example – for the rest of the same challenges that all the other country, for the state of California, cities in the county have.” for Los Angeles County – we need He said smart development is photo by Jon Viscott to be the ones showing the world what led to West Hollywood’s From left, Mayor Pro Tem John Heilman, Reed Stillwell and Amanda Goodwin share a light moment during the what a successful, tolerant, diverse strong local economy and its ability candidate forum. community looks like,” he said. to boast a budget surplus for capital Candidate and business owner infrastructure and other services. “Developers have no place in this forum. Goodwin said she wants to “pre- Michael Cautillo decided to run Candidate and former campaign,” she said. “In order to solve the problem of serve what we love about West months ago, and he said President Councilman Steve Martin, who has Candidate Amanda Goodwin, a homelessness, you have to build Hollywood – our liberties, our qual- Barack Obama’s farewell address been a member of the community landlord and business owner, said housing,” Duran said. “In order to ity of life.” resonated with him. since the 1970s and was part of the the city should establish stricter build housing, your have to have “So many people are afraid of “[Obama said,] ‘If you’re disap- movement to incorporate the city, rules on height and setbacks to tem- new developments. In order to have being kicked out of their homes or pointed by your elected officials, said they all agree urban develop- per the “bad development,” and that new development, you have to that their building is going to fall to grab a clipboard, get some signa- ment is beneficial. But he said, “too the city should put more focus on build. That’s the bottom line. developers and be the next one tures, run for office yourself, show often we see it done irresponsibly.” “walkability” and parking by “We have an inclusionary hous- out,” she said. “I want to support up, dive in, persevere.’ … That’s He criticized the “pay-for-play cul- requiring it from developers. ing ordinance here in West small businesses so they can thrive why I’m sitting here before you,” ture” at city hall where benefits for “The city council needs to be Hollywood that requires 20 percent – and mom and pops, it’s what Cautillo said. developers are put before benefits accountable to this growth and the of all units be set aside for low and makes us unique. As I said, I don’t Since time had to be shared by for the community. weight of it ... so we don’t pave very low income. If every city in want to become East Beverly Hills, nine candidates at the chamber’s “We spent four years putting over our quality of life and so our L.A. County would do that, we I want to stay West Hollywood.” forum, opening and closing together a General Plan, and the last boulevards don’t become parking could solve homelessness.” Clark said his friend remarked remarks were restricted to two min- eight years ignoring it,” he said. lots,” she said. Duran’s opponents, however, recently that the LGBT communi- utes, and responses could not be Cautillo said he has not met one The candidates were also asked questioned the effectiveness of ty is “really great at rallying longer than 45 seconds. But that resident who said they are happy how the city should increase bene- existing inclusionary housing mea- around issues that affect us direct- didn’t stop the issues of develop- with the development in West fits to the community in return for sures in curbing homelessness. ly.” ment and city planning from domi- Hollywood. the impacts of urban development. “Just look around you,” Blatt “But when it comes to standing nating the rest of the conversation. “You can simply walk around the Martin said the most important ben- said. up for other people and against Much of the candidates’ remarks neighborhoods and see the quality efit is affordable housing, and that Candidate Joel Quaresimo pro- ‘the man,’ we’re not so great at centered around development poli- of life has changed, the environ- the city should do more to discour- posed the city invest in alternative, mobilizing,” he said. “I think we cy, and questions about social ser- ment has changed. It is not the age the demolition of rent-contemporary “micro units” that have have an opportunity here on city vices, traffic and even business urban village it once was. This city trolled housing. been successful in other cities to council to develop policy at the licensing were answered with pro- has lost its way and I’m here to try “There’s not a lot of places for provide the help and medical care local level that promotes that posed zoning reforms. to get us back on track,” he said. my friends to go,” he said. as a more “practical, realistic” change moving forward.” The new candidates blamed Heilman pointed to redevelop- Blatt said the city should incen- approach to help address homeless Moderator Robert Kovacik, affordable housing shortages on ments that resulted in significant tivize more workforce housing and individuals’ most immediate needs. who has traveled around the world existing development policies and improvements such as an establish- responsible development that fits As much as the candidates want- as a news anchor and reporter for zoning laws. ment with hazardous waste that was the city’s needs. She proposed ed to separate from their opponents NBC, said, “unequivocally, there “The path that we’re on threatens replaced with a mixed-use develop- strategies to “defeat the Ellis Act on issues surrounding develop- is not a city where the residents our way of life and sense of comment. locally” and to incentivize development, they came together around are more dedicated and more munity,” said Cynthia Blatt, who “We all live here because of ers to build more compatible pro- their shared love of West invested than right here” in West initiated a neighborhood effort in development,” he said. “Somebody jects by closing loopholes, amend- Hollywood. Hollywood. 2015 to curb “overdevelopment.” developed the buildings we all live ing zoning codes and utilizing “One of the challenges we face is “You have a very tough choice,” Cautillo said the current level of in.” funds for adaptive reuse of existing the challenge of our success,” he said to the audience. development is exacerbating traffic Stillwell said a bigger effort structures, among other actions. Heilman said. “People want to live West Hollywood’s municipal and parking issues, and he would should be made to include the com- As Los Angeles County prepared here, businesses want to relocate election will be held on Tuesday, push for more parking structures munity throughout the planning for the homeless count, the issue of here – that’s a good challenge to March 7. For information, around the city. process. homelessness also dominated the have.” visit weho.org/elections.

“We are way overdue for change,” database for the approximately 8,600 Councilman Julian Gold said he Bosse said. “Our neighboring cities multi-family units to establish a sees a problem on both sides because already have much of this in place rental registry program for the city. of the “excessive” 10-percent limit Renters’From page 1 rights given boost and we don’t.” As the registry database develops, a on rent increases, but also believes During the public comment, clear and accurate history of rent sta- rent controls can be counterintuitive were also allowed to raise rents by 10 nance for relocation fees. renters and landlords all shared bilization related matters will be because it can hinder cities’ abilities percent each year. Additionally, the Councilwoman Kathy Reims said thoughts of how the ordinance will tracked for compliance with codes. to replenish housing supply. city currently has no way to identify the issue has been urgent for “quite a affect them. Krasne explained that City officials will continue to “But I don’t believe this is sustain- which tenants are being evicted since while,” and she shuttered to think of the city knows there are “fabulous” determine how a relocation fee will able,” he said. the city does not maintain an inven- how many residents suffered in landlords that have had the same ten- be administered and calculated, and Bosse and Krasne said it was one tory of existing units. silence that they will never know ants for decades. city council will adjust the ordi- of the proudest moments they have “After today, renters will have about. “This isn’t geared toward them,” nances as they learn how it will work had to cast a vote since being elected. rights,” Councilwoman Lilli Bosse City staff said it is difficult to she said. “They haven’t been raising best. The ordinance is scheduled to said. enforce a “complaint-based” system their rents 10 percent per year.” come back to the city council in 30 At least for the duration of the because many tenants are discour- But Mayor John Mirisch and the days. Answers From Page 16 urgency ordinance, rents in Beverly aged to complain for fear of retalia- rest of the council said they have Krasne said she is confident that Hills can only be raised by 3 percent. tion. Many letters were sent to city heard of too many cases of renters landlord and tenant groups can come All no-cause evictions will be hall for the hearing that cited rent or being priced out because the limit together and help the city establish an reviewed by the city until they can eviction issues, but the authors asked was too high. “amicable” solution for a permanent establish a more permanent ordi- not to be identified for that reason. City staff will begin creating a ordinance.

The LAFD’s CERT program has Hollywood, offers a similar pro- refreshment course. They stressed been adopted by Federal Emergency gram, as does the city of Beverly that the lives citizens save because Management Agency and is taught Hills. of the training could be their own. CERTFrom page 1 in cities throughout the country, as Ignatczyk and Winn added that “It’s the public helping the public. emergencies, and offer help with well as internationally. The Los the training is valuable for both new- It’s people helping people in need,” logistics. Their service frees LAFD Angeles County Fire Department, comers and people who have Ignatczyk said. “We need people in personnel to address emergencies. which provides service in West already been trained but need a there getting their hands dirty.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 January 26, 2017

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