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Griffith Park Removed from Gatto Murder Still Unsolved Olympics Bid By Allison B. Cohen By Erin Hickey Ledger Contributing Writer SILVER LAKE—As the third anniversary of the murder of Despite being a key player Joseph Gatto nears, his sur- in early drafts of Los Angeles’s viving three children are es- 2024 Olympics bid, there are tranged and his daughter, currently no Olympic events Nicole—who is the executrix scheduled for Griffith Park if of his estate—has sued her the city wins the 2024 games brother California State As- over Paris and Budapest. semblymember Mike Gatto According to Jeff Millman over his belief that their father with Los Angeles Mayor Eric informally bequeathed to him Garcetti’s LA an expensive one-of-a kind 2024 Bid Com- cradle that has been in the mittee (LA24), Gatto family for 40 years. the non-profit According to court docu- organization ments filed by Nicole in July, spearheading her father’s 2009 will indicates Gerry Hans the city’s Olym- the crib—estimated today at of Friends of pics bid, the or- Griffith Park a worth between $55,000 and ganization still $60,000—was to be sold on hopes to feature the park— the occasion of his death. which he called an “iconic However, in a book pub- jewel” of the city—during the The Gatto family is pictured here about 10 years ago on the occasion of Joseph’s retirement from teaching at Los An- lished in 2016 on the cradle’s games, though he did not spec- geles County High School for the Arts. Left to right: Nicole, Mariann, Mike, Mariann’s son Damien and Joseph. Source: designer, Sam Maloof, Mike ify in what capacity. Facebook. was quoted as saying: “My lit- see OLYMPICS page 8 see GATTO page 9

Could Visitors Center Solve Judge Rules in Favor of Old Zoo Performance Stage Hollywood Sign Tourism Woes? By Allison B. Cohen By Andrew Murphy Davis, Ledger Contributing Writer A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the city of Los Angeles in Oc- tober clearing the way for a permanent performance stage to be built in the Old Zoo area of Griffith Park. Friends of Griffith Park, a non profit organization that advocates for the protection of the 4,200 acre park, and the Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust sued the city in 2014 after the Los Angeles City Council voted to build the view of its potential impact on remains—were identified by stage, which primarily will be the area’s “historic, aesthetic, the city as historic in its iden- used by Los Feliz based Sym- biological and recreational re- tification of Griffith Park as a phony in the Glen and the In- sources” due to increased pub- historic, cultural monument. The official Los Angeles Visitor Center in Hollywood at Hollywood and Highland Center. dependent Shakespeare Co. lic use, lighting and sound. Additionally, a report pre- The lawsuit alleged that The area in question was pared by Friends of Griffith the city approved the project, used as the city’s zoo from Park indicated the area was A Hollywood visitors cen- geles annually has seemed like an open-air stage with a cano- 1912 to 1966 and its infra- “teeming with multiple species ter for the estimated 45 mil- a no-brainer for years to most py on a grassy meadow, with- structure—seven animal of nesting birds and bats,” as lion tourists that visit Los An- see SIGN page 26 out a proper environmental re- grottos and five cages, which see ZOO page 24

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[street level] Mulholland Fountain Damaged November Ballot: by Drought Many Need to Still Study the Issues By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer

This year there are 17 statewide propositions on the November ballot ranging on issues including the death penalty, bilingual education and marijuana legalization. Are any of the propositions particularly important to you? Why or why not?

“I haven’t done “I’ve been see- “I guess there’s my research, so ing things one about get- I don’t know about Prop. 51, ting rid of plas- about all of which I think tic bags that has them. I know is about educa- some loopholes there’s some- tion, but I need in it, but really thing about the homeless and to do more research.” – the thing we need to do is ban one about marijuana legaliza- Meghan F., outside Sky- ‘em all.” – Anthony C, out- tion, but I need to do more re- light Books on Vermont side Good Greek Grill on search.” – Jake R., outside Avenue. Vermont Ave. (There are two Skylight Books on Vermont propositions that deal with plas- Avenue. (The homeless initia- “Of course, you tic bags. One, Prop. 67, upholds The Mulholland Fountain, pictured here in 2014, before the city reduced its op- tive is Proposition HHH, a City have to be the current law banning the sale eration due to the drought. Photo: Allison B. Cohen. of Los Angeles municipal propo- aware of what’s of single-use plastic bags by gro- sition.) important in cery stores and certain retailers. the election. The other, Prop 65, would turn LOS FELIZ—Drought restric- the Mulholland Fountain was “Well, obvious- I’m undecided the 10 cent fee retailers pay for tions and this summer’s high built in 1940 to honor Wil- ly continuing and I don’t have strong opin- take-out bags into a government heats took their toll on the liam Mulholland who en- the funding for ion. I don’t think I’ll vote for tax with the money going to the William Mulholland Me- gineered the 233-mile-long public schools president, but I will vote on Wildlife Conservation Board.) morial Fountain, an historic Los Angeles Aqueduct, which with Prop. 55 is the propositions like the traffic cultural monument—and a transports much of the city’s important. I one, Measure M, because I “Yes, there’s one popular backdrop for wed- water supply. teach at a university and we take the Metro all the time.” protecting porn ding photos—located at Los In 1996, after falling have to do a lot of remedia- – Christie S., outside Sky- actors, requir- Feliz Boulevard and Riverside into disrepair, the fountain tion, so it’s imperative we get light Books on Vermont Av- ing them to Drive. underwent a full restoration our public schools up to snuff.” enue. (Measure M is a Los An- wear condoms.” Known affectionately as by the Los Feliz Improve- – Faye W., outside Skylight geles County measure.) – Harper R., the “Kool-Aid” fountain for ment Assoc. (LFIA), and Books on Vermont Avenue. outside the Los Feliz Theatre the brightly colored lights that remained in good condition on Vermont Avenue. illuminate its waters at night, see FOUNTAIN page 24

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[BUY LOCAL] the way the project is situat- Ryu To Reject Gehry Project, Small Lot Developments Multiply ed,” says Joe Reichling, of So- theby’s International Realty’s Unless Revised By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist Bryant & Reichling. By Allison B. Cohen He explained that the in- Atwater Village, Los Fe- were used and a surfeit of win- Los Angeles City Council- in exchange for the city negat- liz and Silver Lake are known for dows, skylights and solar tubes tent of the project’s developer, Barth Partners, was to create member David Ryu has gone ing the area’s zoning rules re- their mix of Craftsman bunga- provide plenty of natural light. on record saying he will not garding density and height. lows, Mediterranean revival man- support the construction of a A California law, called the sions, and mid-century showpiec- Frank Gehry designed residen- State Density Bonus law, allows es complemented by a potpourri tial and commercial project at for this type of arrangement. of homes from all decades. 8150 Sunset Boulevard, unless The city planning com- Since 2005, a new type the project’s design is revised. mission unanimously ap- of property subdivision has al- “Over the past year, I have proved the project in July, lowed for the infill of vacant demanded [developers] Town- after a lengthy public hearing or underutilized lots. Small lot scape Partners reach out to af- where dozens spoke out either subdivisions, with newly built, fected residents and find com- pro or against it. contemporary-styled, single- mon ground on height, density, During that hearing, the family homes, give buyers— Hunter Leggitt Studio designed Ridge in Silver Lake, a collection of 10 hillside traffic mitigation and historic commission approved the homes. Pricing starts at $1 million for the multi-level residences. usually first timers—the op- preservation,” Ryu wrote in the project at three times its zoned portunity to buy into popular letter dated October 20th to “floor area ratio,” meaning more density by adding homes neighborhoods. Jerry Hoffman, director of Los Angeles City Councilmem- density. that aren’t out of place with the On the Atwater Village sales for the project, said that pric- ber Jose Huizar, who chairs According to Ryu’s letter, neighborhood, that add value post office’s former parking ing for the 3-bedroom, 3-bath the city’s Planning and Land the commission’s approval, rather than detract from the lot, Living Homes has re- homes starts at $899,000. Use Management Committee. however, was taken “without closely packed hillside streets. cently completed a unique, Ridge in Silver Lake—on “While some attempts were meaningfully addressing the Reichling’s team is also six-home project that features the crest of Glendale Boule- made, no significant conces- single most important com- representing Habitat 6 in Los a 1,600-square foot commer- vard at Apex Avenue—is visu- sions were made by the devel- munity concern: height.” Feliz, notable as the first small cial space that fronts Glendale ally striking for its white cement oper to scale back the project.” The councilmember ad- lot development designed by Boulevard. The development board exterior siding covering The 334,000 square ditionally questioned whether the well-regarded architecture/ is also unusual for its numer- the 10 soon-to-be-completed foot project at 8150 Sunset the exchange of affordable ous sustainable materials and homes. Square footage ranges design firm Rios Clementi Blvd. calls for five buildings— units for a larger, denser struc- pre-fab construction. from 1,550 to 2,700. Hale Studios. two of which will be 11 and 15 ture, was fair. Steve Glenn, head of Liv- Four of the homes are free Pricing for the 3-bedroom, stories tall—commercial space “I believe that we are dis- ing Homes, said that consum- standing, although none have 3-and-a-half bath multi-level and 249 units of housing. proportionately incentivizing ers are interested in smaller shared walls, the hallmark of residences starts at $1,195,000. Developer Townscape developers at the expense of ecological footprints and small lot homes. Partners has offered that 28 achieving more affordable healthy buildings. To that “Ridge creates more of a For more info: livinghomesat- units—about 11%—be set housing,” Ryu wrote, “and water.com, ridgesilverlake.com end, no VOC—Volatile Or- single family home experience aside for low-income housing, see GEHRY page 12 ganic Compound—paints in materials and floor plan and and habitat6.com Our new ER waiting room. When you’re not feeling well, there’s no place like home. That’s why we’ve made it possible for you to wait at home until your estimated arrival time. Find out more at dignityhealth.org/glendalememorial.

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[EASTSIDE EYE] new galleries’ themes, from ex- OLYMPICS from page 1 working on collecting historic Native American Culture Frames ploration of the nearby Los An- Reports emerged in Sep- golf-related photos and records geles River to a culinary series tember that golf, originally for LA24 to use.” the Autry’s New Galleries exploring historic recipes incor- slated to take place in Griffith BMX and Mountain bik- By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Columnist porating native ingredients. Park, had been relocated to ing were also moved in Feb- the Pacific Palisades’ Riviera ruary, after the Griffith Park California’s natural and Country Club. Advisory Board voted against native past is a window into its According to Millman, hosting those events in the future. Two new permanent the change came after consult- park, according to Estevan exhibitions at the Autry Mu- ing with the International Golf Montemayor, spokesperson seum of the American West Federation about venue require- for Los Angeles City Coun- explore those histories and ments. An additional factor, he cilmember David Ryu, who the environment through the said, was the reduced cost asso- helped facilitate the move. prism of Native American cul- ciated with that venue. Additionally, some had pre- tural traditions. Gerry Hans, president of viously expressed concern over Comprised of almost the advocacy group Friends plans to build a new structure California 20,000 square feet, of Griffith Park, said his orga- in the park to accommodate the Continued is the Autry’s first nization was disappointed to biking events, which were origi- major gallery renovation since learn of the move, citing the nally slated to be in the park’s 1988. The remade galleries Rendering of the Autry’s Human Nature garden and its multi-purpose native park’s rich golfing history. Crystal Springs picnic area, as plant species. Courtesy of The Autry Museum of the American West feature a permanent exhibi- “The clubhouse needs re- well as potential traffic issues. Human Nature tion entitled , pairs and upgrades, and host- According to LA24, BMX an outdoor teaching garden “Desert,” “Salmon” and Autry Museum of the ing the Olympics there might was moved to Long Beach, and an immersive HD video “Plants as Food Medicine.” American West, 4700 West- have paved the way for get- while the new location of the California Road Trip display, . Each is explored and their uses ern Heritage Way, (323) 667- ting that accomplished,” said Mountain Biking Arena has An additional gallery has and meaning for Native cul- 2000, autry.org. Hans. “We had even been not yet been disclosed. rotating exhibitions, begin- tures is made apparent. ning with The Life and Work The exhibits throughout of Mabel McKay, a Pomo mas- the California Continued gal- ter basket weaver, activist and leries have kid-friendly inter- cannery worker from North- active screen displays and digi- Declutter your home in time for the ern California. tal media to illustrate themes. It’s the first time the Autry Displays are highly tactile: holidays with has dedicated a comprehensive willow reed walls, recycled exhibition to a Native Ameri- cardboard and other natu- can woman artist. ral organic materials are used “She was an extraordinary throughout. basket weaver, one of the fore- Outside, the ethnobotani- ✣ most in the 20th century, who cal teaching garden sheds light passed down her knowledge on the relationship between and traditions,” said Califor- native Californians and native Into The Light Organizing Service nia Continued Contributing plant species. (213) 247-0611 Curator Sarah Wilson. More than 70 native Wilson said that the pur- plants are flourishing in the [email protected] pose of the new exhibits is to outdoor area that was formerly Working in the areas of Los Feliz / Silver Lake / Echo Park / DTLA since 2002 look at traditional ecological a Western themed exhibit. Member-National Association of Professional Organizers knowledge and see how we Uses for native plants are re- can make use of it to solve to- vealed from the willow to chia day and tomorrow’s environ- and prickly pear. mental dilemmas. “The new content and “We talk about the human stories are probably not famil- side, how ecology and culture iar to most museum goers,” merge on the California land- Wilson said. “The garden and scape,” Wilson said. galleries will be a continuous For instance, the core dis- learning site.” play, Human Nature, is divid- A variety of programs will don’t do the ed into four sections: “Fire,” debut in 2017 that riff on the sidewalkthe of drop shame. wishes they WORRIED? Trade your hose forcould a broom when all cleaning. be STRESSED? California - friendly DEPRESSED? landscapes. There are answers in this book. trade in your lawn BUY AND READ for a beautiful DIANETiCS california-friendly garden THE MODERN SCIENCE OF MENTAL HEALTH

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[los feliz neighborhood council] [Silver Lake Neighborhood GATTO from page 1 Cleaning Our Streets Council] tle sister is four years younger, and I can picture her clear as By Luke Klipp, President Watch Out for Those Trick-or-Treaters day in the cradle,” the author, The Los Fe- fairs co-chair Amy Foell at Fred Setterberg, wrote. “I By Co-Chair Anne-Marie Johnson liz Neighbor- [email protected]. must have been five; she was one. I own the cradle today, hood Council Even if you are unable to The great thing about by- A standing-room-only would love for help on November 6th, there and both of my daughters have laws and standing rules is that crowd heard updates from used it.” you to join us are other great ways to make they are living and breathing LADWP, including their plans According to Mike, he as we organize a difference in support of documents, which can be ad- to refill the iconic reservoir in simply wants to keep the crib a large cleanup CleanStreetsLA. justed, improved or simplified. May 2017 to historic levels, for sentimental reasons, and for our community. Save the For starters, download This month the Silver with water supplied by under- because he and his wife want date: Sunday, November 6th, the “My311LA” app on your Lake Neighborhood Coun- ground wells. A third and final to grow their family further. from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., when smartphone. Then, when- cil Governing Board (SLNC) meeting will be scheduled for Nicole, 43, does not have CleanStreetsLA comes to Los ever you spot trash illegally approved changing the age November. children. Marianna, 38, has a Feliz. dumped on the street, see graf- eligibility to run for a seat— Halloween is also soon grown son. and to vote in governing upon us, and the SLNC re- But according to Gatto’s Save the date: Sunday, November 6th, board elections—from 14 to minds everyone how impor- 2009 will, “[T]he wooden cra- from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., when 18 years of age. tant it is to keep eyes open dle made by Sam Maloof shall This change puts the for trick-or-treaters walking be sold by the successor trust- CleanStreetsLA comes to Los Feliz. SLNC in line with 40 oth- through the neighborhood— ee, at auction or otherwise...” er neighborhood councils especially on our dark and According to Nicole, she throughout Los Angeles narrow residential streets. is only trying to carry out her CleanStreetsLA is a city- fiti somewhere, or think of a County. Stakeholders 14 years Many organized Hal- father’s wishes. wide effort to make Los Ange- good area for the city to install of age or older can still par- loween events are planned A hearing on the matter les’s streets cleaner, by crack- a new trash can, just use the ticipate as voting members throughout Silver Lake, in- is set for Los Angeles Superior ing down on illegal dumping, app—and for good measure, on most of our advisory com- cluding festivities at the Bel- Court on November 2nd. adding city trash cans in places add the hashtag #CleanStreet- mittees, which is the best way levue Park Recreation Center Additionally, according where they’ll get the most use, sLosFeliz. for younger residents to get on October 31st and Ivanhoe to two sources, Joseph—who tracking the cleanliness of our We want the city to un- involved in the neighborhood Elementary School’s “Ivanhoe was found dead from a single streets and working with com- derstand—through its app council family. Down,” October 29th. gun shot wound to the abdo- munity groups to organize record keeping—what we al- In other news, In Sep- The next governing men while sitting at his desk days like the one we are bring- ready know: how much Los tember, the Los Angeles board meeting of the SLNC on the third floor in his Silver ing to Los Feliz in November. Feliz residents care about our Dept. of Water and Power will be Wednesday, Novem- Lake home—had reworked If you’d like to sign up as community. (LADWP) held the second of ber 2nd, at Ivanhoe Elemen- his estate plan, which included a block captain or simply join We look forward to seeing three Silver Lake Reservoir tary auditorium. For more both a will and a trust, in July other cleanup efforts already you on Sunday, November 6th. community meetings at the information and to receive of 2013, four months before he being organized for that day, And one more thing: don’t for- John Marshall High School our email newsletters, please was murdered. email our Environmental Af- get to vote November 8th. auditorium. visit silverlakenc.org. see GATTO page 18

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November 2016 www.losfelizledger.com POLITICS Page 9 Los Feliz Ledger

Gatto Pausing from Politics, For Now Councilmember Ryu’s Father Dies of Heart Attack By Thor Benson, Ledger Contributing Writer By Allison B. Cohen

Mike Gatto, who has been During his time in the Los Angeles City Coun- in South Korea. in politics since 2010, most Assembly, some high profile cilmember David Ryu’s father “My father spent his career recently in his last term as a bills authored by Gatto and died October 17th of a heart as a teacher because he was an California State Assembly- approved include a law that attack, according to Estevan intellectual at heart who val- member, last year announced protects small businesses from Montemayor, Ryu’s spokesper- ued understanding the world he would be taking a break “junk lawsuits” as well as less son. in which we live and wanted to from politics. Gatto, 42, had significant issues like getting Eul Chul Ryu, 70, was share that with his many stu- initially sought to run for the California’s 1960s version black born December 26, 1945 in dents,” said Ryu in a statement. California State Senate. and gold license plates back. Chung Chun Bok Do. “Growing up, he instilled that According to Gatto, his He said he is especially In 1974, he married Mi- same value in me.” Eul Chul Ryu on the steps of City Hall reasons to withdraw from the proud of his so-called “Rainy chelle Won Chung Ryu in Eul Chul and his wife im- with wife Michelle Won Chung and son David at his son’s swearing in as race were personal. Day” measure, passed in 2010, Seoul, South Korea and to- migrated to the United States an LA City Councilmember in 2015. “My wife and I are try- which mandates Sacramento set gether raised three children: in 1980. At that time, El Chul Photo: Allison B. Cohen. ing to have a third child, and aside surplus funds for use when Joseph 30, Esther, 32 and Da- served as editor in chief of the my father’s murder is not yet economic times are tough. vid, 41. Korean Street Journal Newspa- me. It is the greatest honor to solved,” he said. Gatto said he is also proud Eul Chul earned a Bach- per based in Los Angeles. be his son,” Ryu said. Gatto’s father, Joseph, was of his Middle Class Scholarship elors of Science in Sociology “He came to America, Donations in Eul Chul murdered in his Silver Lake bill for families who can’t qual- from Seoul National Univer- like many immigrants, in or- Ryu’s name can be made to home November 12, 2013. ify for college financial aid, but sity and a Masters in Sociol- der to give his family a better the Korean National Ameri- Marianna Gatto, Mike’s sis- who still need assistance. ogy from Hongik University. life. I will always be grateful can Museum, 3727 W. 6th ter, discovered their father the According to Gatto’s vot- He taught civics and sociol- for the doors of opportunity Street, #519, Los Angeles, CA, next day after he failed to re- ing record, he recently voted ogy at various high schools he opened for my siblings and 90020. turn phone calls and missed to reduce greenhouse gas their weekly dinner. emissions, to prevent smoking According to Los Angeles in state parks and on beaches Police Dept. statements, Gatto and to mandate overtime for Visit us online for our Thanksgiving Intro Special. was found shot in the abdo- California farmworkers. $ men while sitting at his desk Gatto said he is also Save over 50! on the third floor of his home proud he never supported a on Bright Lane near the Silver “sponsored” bill while in of- Lake Reservoir. He was 78 at fice, which in Sacramento are the time of his death. typically authored by special Detectives say there was no interest groups. He said he be- forced entry into the home. Los lieves in putting forth bills for Angeles Police Dept. detectives the people, not bills interest have made little progress in the groups want. case, which remains unsolved. “People want elected of- “He died and he didn’t re- ficials who are more authentic ally have his affairs in order,” and more accessible and that’s Gatto said. “I never understood also something I tried to do dur- what that phrase meant until ac- ing my time in office,” he said. tually living through it. When While Gatto has decided 3178 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039 someone passes away suddenly, to take a break for now, he said there are all of a sudden a lot of he plans to resume his political 323.906.0088 www.pilatesmetro.com things their family has to do.” career “in the near future” and When his term represent- said he is currently considering ing California’s 43th District— a possible future run for Cali- which includes Burbank, Glen- fornia State Treasurer or for dale, Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Lt. Governor. other neighborhoods—ends in “I’m playing it by ear,” Gat- December, Gatto says he will re- to said. “So much of it’s about turn to the private sector work- timing. I have to get the timing ing as an attorney. just right for my family.”

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[OUR BREAD AND BUTTER] Hi-Fidelity Closes Shop Water Pipes to Be Replaced Throughout City By Allison B. Cohen By Kimberly Gomez, Ledger Columnist LOS FELIZ—High-Fidelity, a of music streaming services, Slowdowns on some Los The city’s leak vinyl record store on Hillhurst vinyl record sales in the first Angeles streets may be a sign rate and total water Avenue since 2011 closed its quarter of 2016, according to that the Los Angeles Depart- loss are better than doors in October, after their industry reports, were at their ment of Water and Power the industry average landlord refused to renew the highest level in 20 years. (LADWP) has sped up the pro- nationwide, but some shop owner’s lease. According to Limon, cess of replacing deteriorated pipes are hitting the According to Michael High-Fidelity sales were pipes. In the last year, LADWP 100-year plus range. Mizhari—who assumed con- strong. replaced more than 32 miles of In recent years, trol of the real estate hold- “The last two years were underground pipes surpassing news video showing ings of his father, Albert af- the best for our shop,” said Li- Repair and replacement of old water pipes by the ter the elder Mizhari died in mon. “People are very excited the 2015-16 goal by 20,000 feet. water main breaks Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power can cause The water main replace- dumping thousands of traffic slowdowns. August—said he preferred a about vinyl.” ments are critical because they gallons into the streets woman’s clothing boutique for According to Limon, produce a dramatic reduction have been a disheartening visual crews can replace [pipe] from the storefront instead. High-Fidelity will now move in leaks—enabling more water reminder of what can happen if one block to the next in a Mizhari owns multiple to a storefront, open only on conservation and fewer service pipes aren’t replaced. month’s time,” said LADWP’s commercial buildings in the weekends, at Santa Monica disruptions. “Every drop counts when Jesus Gonzalez. Los Feliz and Larchmont Vil- and La Brea boulevards. LADWP was able to we’re in drought conditions, On larger streets, such lage neighborhoods as well as While the new location outdo this year’s water main and L.A. can’t afford to let rot- as the current work in Silver retail outlets. will introduce the shop to new replacement goal in large part ting pipes and bursting water Lake at Sunset Boulevard and The new clothing store customers, Limon said, after because of a rate increase pack- mains get in the way of con- Fountain Avenue, traffic may for Los Feliz is the third, af- searching for a location for 1½ age approved earlier this year. servation,” said Los Angeles be slow while one or two lanes ter “Library” on Larchmont years in both Echo Park and at “The increase allows us to Mayor Eric Garcetti at a re- are shut down. Boulevard and another similar Sunset Junction, Los Feliz was spend $2 billion over the next cent press conference. All efforts are made to outlet on W. Third Street, and the perfect spot. The store of- 10 years, with much going to Not all old water mains plan work during the lowest according to Mizhari should ficially closed Oct. 9. replacing pipeline and target- are created equal. Only some impact hours, with 9 a.m. start be opened by November 15. “Hillhurst [Avenue] was ing infrastructure throughout old mains are considered times, and workers and equip- “We hoped we would get an exactly what we wanted,” said the city,” said Jesus Gonzalez “questionable,” meaning they ment off the streets by 3 p.m. extended stay,” said Hi-Fidelity Limon. “We will really miss of LADWP’s water distribu- need urgent attention. And because LADWP store associate Ray Limon. “We the people here that made tion division. Among other factors, re- uses durable ductile iron pipe had no choice but to leave.” us feel part of this neighbor- It’s an all out effort to stay placements are prioritized by that will last 100 years, crews Even with the popularity hood.” ahead of the city’s aging infra- leak history and age. Basically, aren’t expected to return any- structure. LADWP serves 167 the older the neighborhood, time soon once the job is done. Advertise in the billion gallons of water per the higher the likelihood that year to 681,000 service con- area is on LADWP’s to do list. For updates and notices in Los Feliz Ledger nections. “For the most part, our your area, visit ladwpnews.com (323) 644-5536

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[SENIOR MOMENTS] GEHRY from page 7 Googie architecture, which has Four organizations are Voting for a “Livable Community” that this exchange is not equi- been recommended by a city de- fighting the project’s construc- partment to be designated as an tion, including the city of By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist table for our residents, current or future, who both deserve historic cultural monument, be West Hollywood. There is As for the Los Angeles affordability.” preserved in any construction. For such developments to angst about County measures, they fall I cannot support the Ryu’s letter went further, move forward, they must be our upcom- under the category of creat- [commission’s] approved proj- asking that the city’s planning considered by three city agen- ing general ing a more “livable commu- ect when it comes before [c]ity department reconsider their cies: the planning commission, e l e c t i o n , nity.” Los Angeles today, as a particularly major large city, is confronted relating to with critical needs in the area the choice of presidential can- of transportation, parks, and didates. housing. These measures need However, in addition to our careful consideration. that race, and the contests One in particular is Mea- between other political can- sure M, the “Los Angeles Coun- didates on the ballot, we in ty Traffic Improvement Plan.” California are also faced with According to one statistic, An- 17 State propositions, plus two gelenos spend an average of 81 Los Angeles County Measures hours a year stuck in traffic. We

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City to Spend $800,000 on Feral Cat Study By Sheila Lane, Ledger Contributing Writer A Note to Our Readers

The city of Los Angeles for such a study, Barnette said not have proper California The most recent real estate numbers were not has earmarked $800,000 to the city is already spending Environmental Quality Act— yet available from data analysis firm CoreLogic study in 2017 the environmen- roughly $500,000 annually on known as CEQA—clearances at time of publication. We apologize for the tal impact of feral cats. staff managing feral cats in lo- for the program. The study must be com- cal shelters. Of concern were the in- inconvenience. pleted, by court order, before This latest round of fund- creased deaths of birds and Please check losfelizledger.com for updates. the city can consider the best ing is the most recent chapter other wildlife due to so many way to manage feral cats, esti- in a contentious, years-long feral cats and the spread of dis- mated to be between 1 and 3 struggle to determine the city’s ease—through fecal bacteria million in the city. policy toward feral cats. contaminating waterways. public meetings on feral cat the litigation and the subse- According to the city’s Ani- In 2005, the city had a Although, according to issues until the CEQA issues quent court order—which is mal Services Dept., about 1/3 of policy called “Trap, Neuter Barnette, the city stopped its were addressed. still in effect—keeps the city’s the cats brought into Los Ange- and Release” (TNR), mean- so-called TNR program in In 2013, the city tried to hands tied from properly deal- les shelters this past year were ing after caught feral cats were 2006, three years later, it was meet the court requirement ing with the issue. euthanized. That means cur- neutered they were released successfully sued by the alli- indicating it had examined the “We can’t do anything,” rently a substantial number of back to whomever had re- ance for allegedly continuing TNR practice and found that said Barnette. “If you have cats feral cats are breeding, growing quested the sterilization proce- to run it without environmen- no further study was needed. in your neighborhood that are their populations further. dure, like a homeowner trying tal clearances. However, the city’s determi- a nuisance, we can give you a “We would love to have to prevent continued breeding Soon after, the city—by nation—known formally as a trapping permit and we can a spay and neuter program. on their property, for example. court order—was prohibited Mitigated Negative Declara- even loan you traps and you Right now, these cats are just But they allege they from using funds to sterilize tion—was met with so much can trap the cats [on your own breeding out of control,” said stopped those practices in feral cats. Additionally, the controversy that the court or- private property] and turn Brenda Barnette, the depart- 2006, due to threatened litiga- court prohibited the city from dered the city to do the more them into the shelter.” ment’s general manager. tion from alliance of predomi- educating the public about thorough study—an environ- Although the $800,000 While some have nately local environmental TNR alternatives to eutha- mental impact report. study will evaluate both the scoffed at the high price tag groups, who said the city did nizing cats and from holding According to Barnette, see FERAL page 29

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No ETA Yet for Beachwood Traffic Plan GATTO from page 9 sources, no family members— Police have previously in- including Joseph—were invit- By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer dicated there was no forced ed to the ceremony, which was officiated by All Saints Episco- BEACHWOOD CANYON—A entry into his home and that pal Church’s Zelda Kennedy. comprehensive Hollywood they were uncertain if any According to Moreno, the Sign traffic plan promised by valuables were taken. couple had merely wished for a Los Angeles City Council- Joseph’s first cousin, Vita small ceremony with “one wit- member David Ryu, and ini- Cortese, said he visited her at ness” and had planned a cel- tially expected to be released her Larchmont Village area ebration for family and friends early last summer, is still in the home July 17, 2013 upset later. works, according to Estevan about Nicole’s relationship But according to legal fil- Montemayor, a spokesperson with her now husband Mark ings regarding the Sam Maloof for Ryu. C. Moreno. cradle, attorneys for Nicole in- The plan—intended to According to Cortese, 88, dicate her father was only con- mitigate traffic and safety con- Joseph told her that day he sidering rewriting instructions cerns Hollywood Sign tourism had rewritten his will and had for his estate, but had not yet has created in the once quiet removed Nicole from any in- done so. neighborhood of Beachwood heritance and named another “Further, weeks before Canyon—has stalled, waiting executor. Joseph’s accountant, his death, Joseph prepared for analysis of a March traffic Mel Miyamoto, confirmed the notes that suggest that he was and safety study by the Los same in an interview. thinking about making some Angeles Dept. of Transporta- “I remember the day very changes to his estate plan that tion (LADOT), according to The Beachwood Canyon neighborhood has been inundated with Hollywood well. Joe was sitting right Sign tourists and the city has tried multiple ways to discourage their traveling contemplated a gift of the [c] Montemayor. over there in that chair,” Cor- into the area, as seen in this photo from 2014. radle to Michael,” attorneys “We hadn’t anticipated tese said as she motioned to wrote in legal documents filed the [LADOT analysis] would a chair in her living room. “I last July. take this long,” he said, “but already been implemented. fic plan until the city’s Dept. remember the date, because According to court docu- we really need this data to “Long-term, we’ve dis- of Recreation and Parks final- he brought me preserves he ments, Joseph had a will dated make an informed decision.” cussed alternative viewing lo- ized their Griffith Observatory had made from fruit from his 2002 and an amended version A request for comment cations,” said Montemayor, at Circulation and Parking En- garden. When he did that he from 2009. Court records do from LADOT on a timeline locations such as an official hancement Plan—which had would always date the jar.” not show a third will from for the analysis was not re- Hollywood visitors center (see initially included an official But according to Nicole’s 2013. turned on deadline. our front page story for more Hollywood Sign viewpoint husband Mark Moreno, he and According to sources, if In the meantime, Mon- on this) or a proposed ¾-mile near the observatory—was ap- Joseph were close and there was Joseph had executed a revised temayor said many of the hiking trail near the Ford The- proved. no bad will between them. will in 2013, it is believed short-term elements of the ater. However, such a view- Nicole and Mark were he would have written the plan, such as no smoking signs Previously, Ryu’s office point was no longer included married the same day Joseph document himself, possibly and increased traffic enforce- had said they were waiting to in the plan when it was finally was murdered. ment during peak times, have move forward with their traf- approved in September. According to multiple see GATTO page 20

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Filmmaker Roger Corman Immortalized GATTO from page 18 court records. through an online source such Los Angeles Police detec- at Vista Theatre as legalzoom. tives have focused on a Cauca- By Michael Darling, Ledger Contributing Writer Sources said Joseph, who sian man, described as between was 78 at the time of his death, the ages of 20 and 25, wearing “I think it’s “was cutting the anti-Amer- might have been looking for a a multi-colored hoodie and kind of fun that ican propaganda out of [the new attorney at the time, and carrying a tan backpack that [my handprints] films].” that he sometimes scoffed at was seen by three witnesses will be out there During Corman’s career, the price to pay lawyers for November 12th breaking into forever,” said Cor- he directed 55 films and pro- such work. a car on Moreno Drive near man before bury- duced over 300 films, mostly According to legal docu- Gatto’s Bright Lane home. ing his hands deep sci-fi and horror. In his hey- ments, Gatto’s estate is worth According to one witness, in a patch of ce- day, producers loved him for just over $1.7 million. How- the man was holding a gun ment on the edge his ability to make surefire ever, it is believed there is an and threatened her saying, of Sunset Drive. low budget hits and doing so additional private trust of un- “Do you want to die tonight?” Corman’s quickly: sometimes filming in known value. when she confronted him. prints are perfect less than a week. Per the 2009 will, 60% of Police said last year, they for the site, which Corman has had an un- the estate—including the sale believe the man is connected owner Lance Al- expected role in shaping Hol- of Gatto’s Silver Lake home, to Joseph’s murder and possibly spaugh said is lywood, as he’s given several his investments, three cars, obtained entry into his home for the “unique, future Academy Award win- various art, historical photo- through his automatic garage unusual, ground- ners their start, including Pe- graphs, precious metals, an- door, which sources say Joseph breaking, hip and ter Bogdanovich, James Cam- tiques and royalties on four had possibly briefly opened that iconic. Artists that eron, Martin Scorsese, Francis published books—was to go night to retrieve a printer he have an extraor- Ford Coppola and Jonathan to Marianna and 20% each to had purchased earlier in the day dinary career his- Demme. Nicole and Mike. Nicole will from his car trunk. Roger Corman after putting his hands in cement last tory, such as Mr. Another of his protégés is additionally receive unknown In January 2014, the Los month outside the Vista Theatre with Vintage Cinemas Corman.” Joe Dante, who has written a “trustee fees,” according to see GATTO page 23 CEO Lance Alspaugh (right). The 90-year currently unproduced script old filmmaker ac- called The Man With Kaleido- LOS FELIZ—Roger Corman tually has a previous connec- scope Eyes, a loving tribute to ® may not be a household name, tion to the Vista. Corman’s making of the 1967 10 Questions Some Realtors Hate but among movie fans he’s a According to Corman psychedelic masterpiece The Interviewing a Realtor®? Don’t be too nice. You’re hiring cult hero. during the 1960s, a colleague Trip. a business advisor, not a new best friend. Ask questions In October, a tribute was recommended he see a low The Vista Theatre event some Realtors® hate. You deserve to know. held at the Vista Theatre to budget Russian sci-fi film also included a reading of that 1. How many times did you take the real estate exam to get celebrate his 62-year career. playing there. script. your license? It’s harder in California to get a driver’s license The legendary filmmaker “After seeing it, I bought Saturday Night Live alum than a real estate license, yet half the real estate license applicants was immortalized October the rights to it and another Bill Hader, Jason Ritter, Aus- fl unk their fi rst try. Of the latter, half fl unk the exam a second try. Many agents have to take the exam three times to pass! 12th in the cement of the Vista’s Russian sci-fi film and they tralian comedian Claudia 2. Has the state ever restricted, suspended or revoked forecourt with a handprint cer- became Planet of the Storms O’Doherty and Ethan Embry your real estate license? “Conviction of a crime” or public emony, alongside those of Dark and Battle Beyond The Sun,” were on hand to read vari- complaints can cause the Bureau of Real Estate (BRE) to issue Shadows star Jonathan Frid; he said. ous roles. Corman also had a sanctions against a licensee. Check an agent’s public record at: James Bond girl Honor Black- According to Corman, he cameo. http://www2.dre.ca.gov/PublicASP/pplinfo.asp 3. Have you ever been served a subpoena in a real estate- man; special effects pioneer Ray gave the movies an English The reading was the first related matter, or been the defendant in a real estate- Harryhausen and Cassandra dub. in an unfilmed script reading related arbitration or lawsuit? If the answer is “yes”, ask what Peterson—also known as El- “Francis Coppola’s first series hosted by non-profit or- happened. A good story is a short one that doesn’t change. vira, Mistress of the Dark. job [in Hollywood],” he said, ganization Cinefamily. 4. Do you work with a small, medium or large real estate company? Because lawyers know large companies have the deepest pockets, the larger the company, the better the risk management is. Larger companies’ agents are well trained at avoiding litigation. 5. In the past two years, how often did you or your team represent both the buyer and the seller in a transaction? One agent negotiating simultaneously on behalf of two competing interests assumes a confl ict of interest. Do you want your own negotiator or a transaction facilitator? Sellers should ask if an agent will agree not to represent a buyer. 6. In the past two years, how often did you represent a property that was never listed in the MLS? Some agents hide listings hoping to sell them themselves off market. Market exposure increases the likelihood of getting top dollar. 7. When will the fi rst open house be held? Holding a public open house before the brokers’ open house serves a listing agent who is hoping to fi nd an unattached buyer. Letting the broker For 15 years: community know about your property fi rst allows other agents time to spread the word. 8. Have you ever cancelled a listing and within 90 days re- listed the same property? This popular practice is a fraud on the public. Some agents cancel a listing from the MLS and re-list Experience the property quickly to reset the days on market to zero. 9. If you work with a team, will everyone who shows my house be licensed? Many agents delegate open house duty to assistants, not all of whom are licensed. An unlicensed assistant Value legally may not perform licensee duties—not even by telling buyer prospects the asking price. 10. 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City Seeking New Bids GATTO from page 20 Workman Mill Rd, in Whit- Angeles Police Dept. offered tier, November 12th from 10 For Over Budget La Kretz Bridge a $50,000 reward for any in- a.m. to 12 p.m. Attendees By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer formation leading to the ar- are asked to RSVP at assem- rest and conviction of Joseph’s blymember.gatto@Assembly. ATWATER VILLAGE—The killer. Shortly after the reward ca.gov. city is currently awaiting con- was announced, police said they “My days are filled with struction bids and alternative had received fewer than 25 tips, sadness,” Mike said. “For my designs for the long-await- none of which panned out. father’s demise, the fact that ed—and significantly over Los Angeles Police Detec- this crime remains unsolved budget—La Kretz Crossing, tives did not respond to mul- and the way that his affairs an approximately 300-foot tiple requests for comment on are being handled. My prior- long cable bridge that would the case. Marianna Gatto and ity remains solving the crimi- cross the Los Angeles River to her husband Eric Eisenberg, nal case, as everything else is connect Atwater Village and also did not respond to re- trivial in comparison.” Griffith Park, according to a quests for comment. Mike, who will be termed city report. Mike Gatto, who repre- out of office this December, The equestrian, pedestri- sents California’s 43rd Dis- had previously indicated he an and bicycle-friendly bridge trict in Sacramento, will speak would run for California State was originally estimated to A rendering of the La Kretz Bridge, which would cross the Los Angeles River to about his father’s murder at an Senate. But in December cost $5 million when it was connect Atwater Village and Griffith Park was originally estimated to cost $5 million when announced in 2011, but today the cost estimate has ballooned to an event called “Justice for Un- 2015, he said he had chosen to announced in 2011, and phi- estimated $13 million, according to a city report released. solved Murders,” at the Homi- take a break from politics, cit- lanthropist Morton La Kretz, cide Victims Memorial at Rose ing, in part, the toll his father’s had agreed to donate most of water Village, during an Au- cluding a $3.66 million grant Hills Memorial Park, 3888 unsolved murder has taken. the funds. gust Los Angeles City Council from the California Dept. of However, the bridge’s cost subcommittee meeting on the Transportation, and dona- has ballooned to an estimated issue. tions in the $200,000 range $13 million, far exceeding La Now, the city has asked from the Los Angeles Dept. Kretz’s donation, and leaving for contractor bids in the of Water and Power and Los the city with a $3.8 million hopes that they will fall within Angeles City Council District shortfall, according to the Au- the project’s current $9.2 mil- 4 (CD4)—which includes gust report. lion in available funds, and is Griffith Park—according to “Unfortunately, due to in- also pursuing additional fund- the report. creases in construction costs, ing, according to the report. A spokesperson for CD4 estimates in permitting, the This is the second time Councilmember David Ryu cost of the proposed span has the bridge’s projected cost said their office was “wait- increased well above the origi- has risen—it nearly doubled ing on the bids,” which could nal estimate,” said Los Angeles to $9.66 million in 2014, change cost estimates, before City Councilmember Mitch prompting the city to seek taking a position on the esti- O’Farrell, who represents At- other sources of funding, in- mated budget shortfall.

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November 2016 www.losfelizledger.com Su Casa REAL ESTATE Page 23 Los Feliz Ledger well as other wildlife including “We applaud the city of dicated settlement talks with FOUNTAIN from page 3 fountain as a restroom. lizards. Los Angeles for defending this the city broke down when the until recently, when sections The LADWP is well But in his 15-page deci- [project]. The legal challenge Dept. of Recreation and Parks of the fountain began to dry aware of the fountain’s con- sion, Judge Richard L. Fruin, had no merit and succeeded would not agree to “opera- out and crumble. dition, said Collins, and the ruled against the petitioners only in squandering taxpayer tional limitations,” specifically “The last time [the foun- department has asked its en- on every count, calling the dollars,” she said. “It is a pity that performances be free, tain] was restored, we had gineering team and an out- design of the stage “unobtru- so much valuable time was that sound and light be kept a large hand in getting that side consultant to evaluate sive.” wasted but we’re delighted the at a low level to minimize the done,” said LFIA President the damage and provide an “[P]etitioners do not of- stage will now be built.” impact on wildlife, that per- Nyla Arslanian, who ex- assessment by the end of this fer substantial evident that And David Melville, In- formances end before the park pressed concern when she year, with repairs expected to a permanent stage in the [m] dependent Shakespeare’s man- closes at 10:30 p.m. and that learned of the fountain’s cur- be completed by the summer eadow will have substantial aging director, said he was attendance be capped at 2,500 rent condition. of 2017. negative effects,” Fruin wrote. anxious for the project to now per evening. According to the Los According to Collins, the “[Petitioners] complain that finally get started. “We were unable to reach Angeles Dept. of Water and department does not yet know the introduction of an open- “This unnecessary lawsuit a settlement with the city, as Power (LADWP)’s Anselmo what, if any, precautions will they repeatedly responded Collins, the department did be taken to ensure the foun- they were unwilling to set ‘op- not turn off the fountain, tain does not become dam- “There is no substantial evidence, erational limitations,” Gerry but rather “dramatically re- aged again once repairs are Hans, president of Friends of completed if drought restric- given the history of the [m]eadow that an open- duced” its operational hours Griffith Park wrote in a pre- two years ago in light of tions remain in place. “air stage will ‘substantially degrade the existing pared statement. California’s now five-year “I don’t think the foun- visual character of [the] quality of the site,’” Los Now, according to Hans, drought. tain should ever be turned the organization fears the This reduction in op- off,” said local resident Dave Angeles Superior Court Judge Richard L. Fruin judge’s ruling might have a eration, combined with un- Monks. “It is enjoyed by ev- wrote in his decision. domino effect. usually high summer tem- eryone and I’m sure the city “The ‘slippery slope’ for peratures, caused damage can save water elsewhere that change of use and the com- to the fountain, according impacts far less people.” mercialization of the Old Zoo to Collins. The 50,000-gallon foun- air stage will detract from the has delayed construction for area began years ago and is a “It’s like a house pool,” he tain became a hot button natural beauty and serenity of several years,” said Melville. very difficult train to stop,” said. “If you don’t put water in issue in 2014, when it re- the [m]eadow. The [m]eadow, “Finally we can start moving” Hans wrote in the statement. the pool, the plaster will dry mained operational despite however, is a developed area towards having a permanent “We hope park management out and it will crack.” requests from the Los Feliz intended to serve [p]ark us- stage in the park with im- will see that the concerns To a lesser extent, Collins Neighborhood Council to ers rather than a wilderness proved bathrooms and dis- raised during our settlement said, some of the damage was turn it off, and an executive area… There is no substantial abled access.” talks are valid. We want to also caused by the “constant order from California Gov. evidence, given the history of Both organizations protect this area for passive draining and cleaning” re- Jerry Brown requiring all the [m]eadow that an open- have staged performances recreational use and minimize quired after several instances fountains using non-recycled air stage will ‘substantially at the Old Zoo location for habitat and wildlife impacts.” of homeless people using the water be shut off. degrade the existing visual years. But doing so required character of [the] quality of the costly and time-consum- the site.’” ing practice of building a stage Symphony in the Glen’s and striking it each season, Managing Director Barba- typically summertime. ra Ferris was thrilled at the In a released statement, court’s decision. Friends of Griffith Park -in

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SIGN from page 1 Hollywood Sign.” tiple requests for comment. in Los Angeles, the Tour- National Parks system—may of the residents who live below If the city were to pur- The Tourism and Conven- ism and Convention Board make more sense. the Hollywood Sign in Beach- chase the land and build such tion board’s current, kiosk-sized only manages two such ki- “We have always said that wood Canyon. a center, Irani said she envi- visitors center appears similar to osks—one at Hollywood and the solution to the problem Los Angeles city officials, sions a facility that could be tourist information centers in Highland Center and one at in the [Hollywood] Hills is however, while open to the privately managed for profit, other major international des- Union Station. to create a visitor center,” said idea, have not yet taken any but its management would tination cities like New York, Furthermore, the kiosk Leron Gubler, president and tangible steps to build such a have city oversight. Paris, London and Berlin. model may not be best suited chief executive officer of the visitors center. She said it’s possible that However, in each of to dealing with Hollywood Hollywood Chamber of Com- “We’ve just about had it,” such a center could satisfy all these cities, there are many Sign tourist traffic. Instead, merce, which also holds par- said Christine O’Brien, a 35- tourists’ basic needs “under kiosks scattered across tour- building one larger visitor’s tial ownership over the Hol- year resident of Beachwood one roof,” and help alleviate ist hotspots, while here center—in the model of the see SIGN page 27 Canyon and an outspoken Beachwood issues as well, by critic of how the city has han- diverting thousands of tourists dled Hollywood Sign tourist each year from encroaching on traffic. “They don’t really want the small neighborhood. to solve the problem. They Irani’s vision includes don’t care.” an origination point for tour In conversations with resi- vans, a Hollywood Sign view- dents, a visitors center comes ing area, a theater showing an up frequently as a crucial step orientation video and rent- in alleviating the confusion, able “booths” offering visitors public safety issues and day- everything from Star Tours to-day mayhem created by packages to bus and train the hordes of tourists who, passes and even Los Angeles guided by GPS on cell phones, Lakers tickets. venture into the Beachwood Allowing the visitor center Canyon neighborhood as they to be managed for profit with search for iconic views of— commercial opportunities— and a possible “selfie” with— like rentable booths—Irani the sign. said, is crucial to its poten- “You have to do some- tial success because “very few Set your AC to thing with the people who are nonprofits can” get funding to coming here,” said Sheila Ira- build a facility of this size. ni, a former city official, who “We’ve left it to the non- 78° to keep cool ran, unsuccessfully, in 2015 to profit world to deal with this, represent the area on the Los and they haven’t,” said Irani, and keep your Angeles City Council. referring to the current official Irani’s city council cam- Hollywood visitors center, run energy use down. paign included building an of- by the Los Angeles Tourism ficial Hollywood visitors center. and Convention Board, which Many have said Irani has pro- she said is “tucked away” in a posed the clearest vision to do small “hut” located at the back so, and she continues to press of the Hollywood and High- the city for its construction. land Center. Visit SaveEnergyLA.org “The parcel I am fond of That board—a private to request a free inspection to make sure your AC is working efficiently. is on Hollywood Boulevard nonprofit organization that of- between Gower and Bronson,” ficially promotes Los Angeles said Irani, referring to three as a travel and leisure destina- adjacent commercial lots—all tion and is partially funded by with the same owner—that sit the city—would be a crucial between the Museum of Death player in any decision to con- and the Salvation Army. “It is struct a new visitor center, ac- probably the largest property cording to Irani. on Hollywood Boulevard that Representatives from the has a straight-on view of the board did not respond to mul-

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Neighborhood Council Requests marily by students.” SIGN from page 26 very, very supportive of a visi- Also of concern is the cross- lywood Sign. “The reason the tor’s center and it’s a part of our More Los Feliz Crosswalks walk at Vermont and Russell tourists are crawling all over long term plan to have a [Hol- By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer avenues, near Fred 62 in Los the Hills is because there is no lywood Sign] viewing location Feliz Village, where pedestrians central place to go.” in the Hollywood area,” said LOS FELIZ—The Los Fe- school, the LFNC requested often find themselves at odds According to Gubler, such Estevan Montemayor, Ryu’s liz Neighborhood Council a change to traffic signals, with motorists using Vermont a center modeled after the spokesperson. (LFNC) has made pedestrian known as a “leading pedes- Avenue as a thoroughfare to the county’s national parks system According to Montemay- safety a priority, unanimously trian interval,” which would 5 and 101 freeways. would be ideal. or, next steps include “having passing in mid-October four allow pedestrians at that inter- For that intersection, the “I think the best example conversations” with Los An- new motions requesting either section to begin crossing sev- board requested curb exten- is our national parks,” Gubler geles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los new crosswalks or crosswalk said. “Every national park has Angeles City Councilmem- improvements at various local a visitors center. The majority ber Mitch O’Farrell’s and the intersections. All five crossings are highly trafficked by of the tourists will stop [there] Hollywood Chamber of Com- In letters to the Los An- before seeing the attractions merce in order to get “buy in geles Dept. of Transporta- pedestrians, but three of them—those because it saves them time and from everybody involved.” tion (LADOT) and the Los connecting to Fountain Avenue—are gives them...a much more pos- “This is a long term goal. Feliz Business Improvement itive experience.” It’s not something that will District, the LFNC requested frequented by children, as they lead to The Hollywood Sign is lo- happen overnight, but it’s three new crosswalks be add- Thomas Starr King Middle School. cated in Griffith Park, the larg- something we’ll continue to ed—at Hollywood Boulevard est municipal park with urban work on to achieve over time,” and Rodney Drive, at Foun- wilderness in the country, and Montemayor said. tain and Bates avenues and can only be accessed on foot O’Farrell represents the along Fountain Avenue be- eral seconds before the light sions to shorten the crossing after either an hour-long hike portion of Hollywood where tween Bates Avenue and Man- turns green for motorists. distance as well as reflectors, from the base of Beachwood the visitor’s center could pos- zanita Street—and that safety Currently, motorists “may flashing lights and in-street Canyon or an hour and half sibly be located, but O’Farrell improvements be made to two find themselves turning into a crossing signs to increase vis- long hike from Griffith Ob- has not taken a position either existing crosswalks at Myra student crossing on foot who ibility. servatory. for or against a center. and Fountain avenues and they don’t see early enough,” Lastly, the LFNC asked According to Gubler, the O’Farrell spokesperson, Vermont and Russell avenues. the LFNC wrote in a letter to for a lit crosswalk with curb Hollywood Chamber brought Tony Arranga, said they were, All five crossings are high- LADOT. “By implementing a extensions at Hollywood Bou- up the idea for a visitor center however, open to consider- ly trafficked by pedestrians, leading pedestrian interval, stu- levard and Rodney Drive, near in a recent meeting with Los ation. but three of them—those con- dents will have time to become Wacko and Covell, where “it is Angeles City Councilmember “We welcome the opportu- necting to Fountain Avenue— visible in the intersection.” becoming common to see peo- David Ryu. nity to discuss [the idea] further are frequented by children, Additionally, the board ple running across the street at The sign sits in Ryu’s dis- with Councilmember Ryu’s of- as they lead to Thomas Starr requested the crosswalk be unmarked crossings.” trict and Ryu represents many fice or members of the commu- King Middle School. painted with an eye-catching Currently, the closest of the residents most dramati- nity if there is, in fact, an effort Although there is cur- design, such as the school’s crosswalk to that intersection cally impacted by its tourist underway to bring something rently a crosswalk at Myra logo, to designate the “inter- is about 500 feet away, at Hol- traffic. like this to fruition,” Arranaga and Fountain avenues near the section is special and used pri- lywood Blvd. and Lyman Place. “The councilmember is said in an email.

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[CITIZENS OF THE WORLD] [HOLLYWOOD SCHOOLHOUSE] chicken nuggets, sausages, and 5th Graders Help Plan Outdoor Education an endless supply of hot choc- olate! There were also vegetari- By Max Rubin, 6th grade Assemblies an, vegan, and kosher options. By Quinton Palmer, 5th grade This year at learning. Outdoor Ed. was a great the Holly- While there, we participat- bonding opportunity for stu- I went to my miracle” play from last school wood School- ed in: rock climbing, high ropes dents as well as our teachers. first Assembly Leadership year. That skit was about being house, our fifth and sixth courses, archery, field games, Over the course of the trip, my Committee meeting on Thurs- positive, giving and generosity. grade classes went to Big Bear soccer and gaga ball, a game peers and I faced our fears, co- day. ALC is a new group at We are all working hard to for our annual three-day and where you need to eliminate all operated as a team, learned to CWC Hollywood that helps to find a new idea for this year’s two-night Outdoor Educa- other players around you. trust one another even more, plan for assemblies at school. assemblies. I am so excited to tion trip to take a short break The food was delicious! and overall, had an amazing ALC members perform in get to do something on stage! from our traditional classroom There were pancakes, eggs, time. skits as part of the presenta- I wanted to sign up the tions. We met after school and moment I heard about the new discussed the Halloween skit program. We will also plan a for this year’s all-school meet- presentation for the walkathon ing. So many people had good pep rally this year. ideas for the skit! There are other opportu- Coach Jessie, CWC Holly- nities to help the school. Our wood’s social/emotional coach, junior coach program lets kids is in charge of the 8-student help out after recess and other group, all 5th graders. times in the day. You can also At the meeting with my sign up to be a green captain committee, we reviewed and and work to make the school analyzed our “Halloween more eco-friendly. Wow!

[IMMACULATE HEART] An Active Autumn By Lauren Berger ’18

Bustling along theater group, The Genesian the sidewalks Players, will present its first and surging past traffic, those of two major productions of participating in Immaculate the 2016-2017 school year. In Heart’s annual WALK event keeping with the spirit of Hal- will fill the usually empty loween, this fall the Genesians foothills of Los Feliz on No- will stage the musical comedy vember 4th. The school’s larg- The Addams Family. The pro- est fundraiser, our beloved IH duction opens Thursday, No- WALK marches for its 43rd vember 10th, at 7:30 p.m. and year this fall! continues at the same time High school and middle Friday and Saturday evenings, school Pandas alike are spon- November 11th and 12th, sored by generous WALK with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sun- donations from families and day, November 13th. The pub- friends. In past years, these lic is invited.

This year, look for excited (and later exhausted) young women in powder blue t-shirts either jogging or trekking through Los Feliz streets IMMACULATE HEART throughout the morning and early afternoon. For Girls Grades 6-12 contributions have benefited Additionally, IHHS’s Immaculate Heart in a variety Mock Trial teams face off in of ways, such as the purchase their first competitive rounds of school vans and campus in early November. The high water-filling stations, as well school will have two compet- as the recent installation of ing teams this year, as well as air-conditioning in the school one from the middle school. auditorium. Proceeds from Student teams will square off this year’s WALK will be used by simulating a realistic trial for new turf on our ball field. in the courtrooms of down- “Educating the Hearts & Minds of Young Women Since 1906” Sporting WALK-themed town with a verified judge. gear, students and faculty Immaculate Heart looks suit up in annual, student- forward to a bountiful Har- Academic Playday for 8th Graders designed bags, shirts, and vest Season as it also welcomes Saturday, November 12, 2016 sweatshirts. This year, look prospective freshmen to its 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for excited (and later exhaust- campus on Saturday, Novem- ed) young women in powder ber 12th, for our Academic Middle School Open House blue t-shirts either jogging or Playday for Eighth Graders. Saturday, December 3, 2016 trekking through Los Feliz Those participating in the streets throughout the morn- event will enjoy an informal High School Open House ing and early afternoon. Af- morning of fun and games as Sunday, December 4, 2016 ter such a workout, students they get to tour the campus will rejoice on the campus and meet with faculty in the Open House events begin at 1 p.m. quad with well-earned bar- high school’s departments. beque and dancing. Those interested in attending Also right around the should contact Immaculate 5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 corner, Immaculate Heart’s Heart’s admissions office. (323) 461-3651 Y www.immaculateheart.org

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Disneys’ Legal Battle with Preschool Ongoing FERAL from page 13 not impact the feral cat problem,” she said. By Erin Hickey, Ledger Contributing Writer sterilization of feral cats and TNR options, Barnette said When first faced with a LOS ANGELES—A judge will agree to grant them control ance agency to the Disneys and her department needs to see $500,000 request for such a soon decide whether to enforce over staffing decisions. mutual dismissal of the suit. the results of the study before study during a Los Angeles a potential settlement agree- At an October 6th hear- Additionally, both the Disneys it can recommend one pro- City Council sub-committee ment between Tim and Neda ing, Camelot attorney Denise and Camelot would be required gram over another. meeting last April, Los Ange- Disney and Camelot Kids Jarman urged the judge to en- to pay their own legal fees. “I don’t think anyone is les City Councilmember, Paul Child Development Center force a settlement, which was But according to court recommending, at this point, Krekorian said it was “ludi- in the Disneys’ yearlong fraud never formalized, but rather documents, the Disneys’ attor- that the city operate a Trap, crous” that the city was be- lawsuit over their daughter’s discussed between the two neys took issue with Camelot’s Neuter and Return program,” ing forced to do an extensive expulsion from the privately parties via email last February. insurance company, Great said Barnette. “There are plen- environmental impact report owned preschool. But according to Disney American, paying the settle- ty of rescue [groups] that do to neuter cats and was taken Tim Disney—the grand- attorney Jordan Susman, be- ment instead of Camelot or that, plenty of private people aback by the cost. son of Walt Disney’s brother cause the proposed settlement Plant. They claimed such an who even do that today.... “I just need to understand Roy—and his wife Neda filed was only discussed via email arrangement would be “unen- I think it’s unlikely that we how a consultant with a straight suit against Camelot, and its and never formally agreed to, forceable” by the court, since would have the staffing or the face proposes that they’re enti- director Renae Plant, in Octo- it should not be considered the insurance company is not will to really want to operate tled to five $100,000 a year em- ber 2015, claiming their then binding. one of the litigants. ourselves a TNR program.” ployees for a full year to assess four-year-old daughter was “[The defendant is] mak- Additionally, according Phyllis Daugherty, a Los the environmental impact of wrongfully expelled. ing a mockery of the rules of to Disney attorney Susman, Angeles based animal activist neutering cats,” Krekorian said According to the lawsuit, in civil procedure,” Susman told he had concerns about public with the non-profit Animal Is- at the time. 2015, Plant fired four Camelot the judge. perception of the case if the sues Movement is opposed to When told the actual total teachers without explanation Meanwhile, Camelot at- insurance company paid the the city spending funds for the was $800,000, as $300,000 and then expelled the Disneys’ torney Jarman claimed one settlement. study. had previously been approved daughter after they discussed of the Disneys’ attorneys had “We don’t want [Camelot] “There is absolutely no for the study the prior year, he the firings with other parents agreed to the settlement offer to be able to say they settled reason to spend $800,000 for remarked, “Oh dear God.” and on social media. by replying “confirmed” to an and didn’t pay a dime,” Sus- a report as to whether tons of Ultimately, however, In the suit, the Disneys email on the topic. man said at the hearing. cat feces left in the street and the city approved the line allege that because Camelot’s However, according to Meanwhile, Plant has private yards will have a nega- item after Barnette submit- parent handbook encourages Judge Elaine Lu, after review- called the lawsuit “frivolous,” tive impact on the environ- ted a breakdown of the costs. parental involvement in the ing the email chain, her im- and said she believes the Dis- ment,” said Daugherty. “I think that there were a school, Plant’s decision to pun- pression was that the plaintiff neys intended to hurt the According to Daugherty, number of [city councilmem- ish them for discussing school was merely confirming he had preschool by tying them up 70% of the feral cat population bers] who realized that even matters constitutes fraud. received the email. To interpret in court and causing them to would have to be sterilized to though it’s a big ticket item on However, court docu- it otherwise, said Lu, would be amass hundreds of thousands see a significant decrease in the the front end,” said Barnette, ments filed by attorneys for a “very strange reading.” of dollars in legal fees. population. “when they really thought Camelot claim that while the Terms of the settlement in “We settled with the Dis- “Spending millions of dol- about it, they realized that school did encourage paren- question included a $12,000 neys in February. They want lars to alter a small percentage down the road it could be a tal involvement, they did not payment by Camelot’s insur- to drag this on,” said Plant. of feral cats in the street will cost savings for the city.”

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[MOTHER OF INVENTION] [TURNING POINT] [GLENFELIZ ELEMENTARY] A Kid Is a Terrible Thing to Waste Beach Science Now a School for Advanced By Rita Mauceri, Ledger Columnist and a Carpool Studies question: “Is the system geared Challenge By Sara Ortiz, 5th grade to serve the poor smart kid, or By Jack Beiley, 7th grade Glenfeliz Elementary long time to grow. After we the rich smart kid?” You can School is now a School for harvested it, we took it to probably guess the answer, but This month Advanced Studies in Culi- the classroom and talked how the story unfolds will sur- was a fun- nary Arts and Farm to Table about it. My teacher, Mrs. prise you. filled month Gardening. I like it because Sahagun, cooked it with Gladwell introduces lis- for Turning we get to grow our own food, onions and olive oil and we teners to Carlos, a gifted Point School. cook it, and eat it. I like that all tried it. It was so good. Hispanic student who was It began with we get to learn about garden- A few weeks later we found “rescued” from a desperately Back to School ing and how to safely prepare four more Baseball Squashes low-income community. His Night, where our parents got food. I want to plant our own growing. We harvested one rescuer was Eric Eisner, a to meet all of the teachers and food and try it to see if it is more last week and cooked rich, white, former entertain- sit in on some of our classes. good because cooking what it. I think everyone should ment attorney who started a Then came the annual Back to we grow is exciting. I like try Baseball Squash! From his geeky ‘fro to his non-profit called YES. Eisner School Picnic, which was an that we learn more because I am glad to be a part of quiet, rhythmic voice, Mal- scouts for talented, promising exciting day where all of the learning more now will help Glenfeliz Elementary School colm Gladwell is an anomaly kids like Carlos and then uses Turning Point School families me go to college one day. for Advanced Studies be- in the rather small sphere his connections to get them came together to enjoy games, Last month my class ate cause I want to eat healthi- of modern writers who have into private schools. food, and music. Baseball Squash. We planted er so I can get in shape and achieved rock-star status. His Gladwell describes Car- Recently, the 7th grade it last year and it was finally grow up healthy. It is the per- best-known works, like The los as a “really, really gifted headed to Malibu with their time to harvest it. It took a fect school for me! Tipping Point and Outliers kid,” but also says, “It’s almost Environmental Studies class to have reached a surprisingly impossible to imagine Car- participate in a “Sandy Beach huge audience given the slight- los making it into the fancy Monitoring” program. Students ly heady nature of his writing. school without Eric.… In or- spent the day as scientists, col- Gladwell is also the cre- der for the system to work, for lecting samples and data to take ator/host of the podcast Re- the poor smart kid to make back and share with other stu- visionist History. I recently it up the ladder, he needs an dents in the statewide program listened to an episode entitled advocate—and not just an called LIMPETS. 7th grader, “Carlos Doesn’t Remember,” ordinary advocate—a high- Gabriel Ziering, said that one of which was at once shocking, powered guy with lots of con- his favorite parts of the day was illuminating, and heartbreak- nections who can get you in “when we were digging for sand ing. Every parent should lis- and watch over you.” crabs to analyze and study.” ten to it—especially those of There’s a lot more to the Coming up this month is us privileged enough to live Carlos story, which ultimately our Carpool Challenge, which in thriving, opportunity-rich takes some tragic turns, but is a favorite for all students. neighborhoods like Los Feliz the in the end, the message is Each time a student carpools, and Silver Lake. clear. walks, bikes, etc. to school, they Without giving too “Capitalization requires will receive a raffle ticket. At the much away, the episode talks an Eric Eisner,” Gladwell says, end of the month, the winning about “capitalization,” which “and how many Eric Eisners raffle tickets will be selected at Gladwell defines as “the per- do you think are out there? an all-school assembly and the centage of people in any group And what about the kids who lucky students will “win big” who are able to reach [or capi- don’t have an Eric Eisner in for their entire grade with prizes talize on] their potential.” their lives?” like a “no homework” night, From the beginning, he “Carlos Doesn’t Remem- extra recess, and even a waffle says, “Americans have told ber” is episode four of Revi- party. It’s a great competition themselves that they’re really sionist History and the first in and one of the students’ favor- good at capitalization…any a trilogy on capitalization, so ites. 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1545 Virginia Avenue English Tudor $2,000,000 5145 Redwillow Lane Mid-Century $1,456,500 4343 Finley Avenue #6 Mid-Century $550,000 Elegant 1930’s 4+6 English Tudor on a prestigious Northwest Set back from the street, this single level Mid-Century home is Stylish 2+1 Mid-Century condo in the heart of Los Feliz Village. Glendale street. Designed by noted architect Gene Verge first surrounded by a beautiful tranquil setting. 3 beds 2.5 ba with Great vibe in this spacious unit w/nice natural light, large time on the market in 40 years. Grand LR w/gorgeous paned a home office & a family rm/garage conversion. Large LR w/new bedrooms, spacious living rm. Large private balcony, lovely window and fireplace. Elegant sweeping staircase to spacious hardwood flrs and a fireplace. Spacious galley kitchen with a hillside, downtown & city vu’s! Charming vintage kitchen & bedrooms. Family room. 4,353 sq home w/sprawling 27,666 sq charming breakfast area surrounded by glass to enjoy the view. dining area. Security building w/underground parking. Great ft grounds w/large swimming pool & spa. A very special home. Living rm & master suite take you out to the magical backyard. location walking distance to great shopping and restaurants!

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2509 Silver Ridge Avenue Contemporary $1,500,000 946 Nordica Drive Modern Contemporary $923,124 1901 N Oxford Street Mediterranean $5,250 Gorgeous 4+4.5 w/picturesque vu’s from Los Feliz Observatory Mt. Washington Hills 3+2.5 w/city & canyon vu’s. Sunlit open Gated 2-story 4+3.5 Mediterranean home with many original to San Gabriel mountains. LR w/ patio & views, large fam rm floor plan, high ceilings, maple wood floors and fireplace. details. Surrounded by greenery & flowing fountains. Charming w/high pitched ceiling, hardwood floors, Cook’s kitchen, Spacious living & dining areas open to great kitchen w/new living room, large formal dining room and a cozy den. Central air wonderful master suite w/views & sumptuous bath, home counter, stainless appliances, breakfast bar. Cozy den. Great & heat. 3100 sq ft w/large rooms (for possible 4th bedroom) on office too. Bedrooms all have en-suite baths. spacious yard, vu balcony. Large master suite w/high ceilings, gorgeous bath 2nd level that open up to a large patio oﬀering views of Griffith fruit trees and patio too! 3400 + sqft. A definite winner! & huge walk-in closet. 2167 Sq Ft. Award winning school! Park Observatory - a perfect spot for entertaining! Garage. “Thank You George & Eileen...” 1767 Orange Grove Avenue $1,565,000 Dearest George and Eileen, Michelle and I wanted to take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude for your unrelenting dedication to helping us secure our dream home and relieve ourselves of our previous one. As you know, we had spent almost three years pursuing our elusive next property, with a number of heartaches along the way. We met you by chance while perusing a home in Los Feliz and were immediately taken by your warmth and your friendly demeanors. We had been working with a number of agents who had promised the world but delivered very little and we were just getting ready to give up hope until we met you.

You understood our brief immediately, and despite not having any formal commitment, you continued to send us only the best houses that met our criteria – with no pressure or pretense about the nature of the relationship. It was this very respectful, friendly and professional manner that made us decide to work with you to prepare our home for sale and entrust you to find our new home exclusively.

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When we were lucky enough to have a property we’d had our eye on for some time come within our reach, you oﬀered sound advice on the pros and cons of the purchase, playing devils advocate and balancing our obsession for a property that wasn’t without it’s challenges. When we managed to convince you that there was no other home for us, you fought day and night on our behalf, negotiating a deal that at first seemed unattainable and securing the property for a price that we were extremely happy with. As we sit here in our new home, we couldn’t be more grateful for the service and friendship that you both have bestowed upon us. We are truly grateful for making our dreams a reality and for helping us to find a home our family can enjoy for many many years to come. Wishing you both all the very best, Peter and Michelle White