Same-sex marriage on the minds of many at Pride Parade

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WeHo
amends
‘historic’
homes
statute
County
recants
statement
on HIV
performers
Officials had said last
week that 16 actors
were infected with the
virus.
A split City Council
extends a key waiting
period from five years
to 10.
FROM CITY NEWS SERVICE
Los Angeles County public
health officials backtracked
Tuesday on their statements
last week that at least 16
unpublicized cases of HIV in
adult film performers had been
reported to them since 2004,
The Los Angeles Times reported
Wednesday.
Despite their release of data
to The Times describing the
cases as “adult film performers,”
the county’s top health official
acknowledged that the agency
does not know whether any
of those people were actively
working as porn performers at
the time of their positive test.
Health officials also corrected
upward, from 16 to 18, the total
number of new cases reported
by the Adult Industry Medical
Foundation, a San Fernando
Valley-based clinic that serves
the porn industry, since a 2004
HIV outbreak and the revelation
last week that a female porn
performer had tested HIV
positive, the newspaper reported.
County public health officials
said they had mislabeled all
reports from the AIM clinic
as adult performers when, in
fact, information about their
occupation is unclear. Although
the clinic was created primarily
to serve the porn industry, it
serves other clients, according to
The Times.
“We have no information on
these individuals,” Dr. Jonathan
Fielding, the county’s health
officer, told the newspaper. “All
we have is the number from
AIM.”
Sharon Mitchell, the clinic’s
co-founder, told The Times this
week that none of the HIV cases
cited by the county involved
active performers.
“Here’s the bottom line: We’re
an HIV testing center,” Mitchell
told the newspaper. “We don’t
just test the adult entertainment
PERFORMERS page 5
BY ARIN MIKAILIAN
STAFF WRITER
GARY MCCARTHY
A grou of West Hollywood residents march down Santa Monica Boulevard on Sunday during the city's 39th annual Pride
Parade.
Same-sex marriage on the
minds of many at Pride Parade
Two potential
gubernatorial
candidates also cross
paths at the annual
celebration.
FROM CITY NEWS SERVICE
The battle over same-sex
marriage was on the minds of
many who attended Sunday’s
39th annual Pride Parade in West
Hollywood, which celebrated
the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender communities.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio
Villaraigosa and San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newsom — who
could soon be competing with
each other for the Democratic
nomination for governor
— were both at the parade
and both criticized the Obama
administration’s defense of a
federal law restricting same-sex
marriage, the Los Angeles Times
reported.
“I think it’s a big mistake,”
Newsom said of a Justice
Department brief filed Thursday
in support of the Defense of
Marriage Act.
“I’m concerned about some
of the arguments being made
by the Justice Department,”
Villaraigosa said.
Villaraigosa and Newsom also
said they will seek the repeal of
Proposition 8, the November
ballot measure that barred samesex marriage in California.
“We’re going to do everything
we can, to put this issue back on
the ballot,” Villaraigosa said.
The fight over samesex marriage loomed over
the celebration of the 40th
anniversary of the Stonewall
riots in Greenwich Village that
launched the modern gay rights
movement.
Rodney Scott, president of
Christopher Street West, the
parade’s chief sponsor, told The
Times he was “deeply saddened”
by the Obama administration’s
defense of the marriage law.
“That’s not the president I
voted for,” he said.
Bill Rosendahl, a gay member
of the Los Angeles City Council
who supported Obama for
president, told the newspaper he
was “very upset with (Obama) on
everything he’s done regarding
us so far.”
White House spokesman Shin
Inouye told The Times that in
filing the brief, the Justice
Department was following its
usual policy of defending a law
on the books in court.
But he added, “The president
has said he wants to see a
legislative repeal of the Defense
of Marriage Act because it
prevents [lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender] couples from
being granted equal rights and
benefits. However, until Congress
passes legislation repealing the
law, the administration will
continue to defend the statute
when it is challenged in the
justice system.”
He said Obama “remains fully
committed” to his proposals on
gay rights.
Hundreds of thousands of
people lined Santa Monica
Boulevard for the parade, which
begin at 11 a.m. at Crescent
Heights Boulevard and headed
Beloved community garden faces closure
Supporters of the
Norwich Community
Garden weigh their
options as a deadline
looms.
west to Robertson Boulevard,
with more than 125 entries,
including floats, bands, marching
community advocacy groups
and convertibles with honored
guests.
E! Entertainment Television
talk show host Chelsea Handler
and her sidekick Chuy Bravo
served as grand marshals.
Handler was chosen for her
visible and vocal support of
equality, organizers said.
Organizations United Together
West, a coalition of organizations
that are representative of the
communities they serve, was
named as community grand
marshal in recognition of its
ability to unite and support
communities on a grassroots
level.
At noon, the parade stopped
for a “Silent Celebration,’’ to
remember individuals who fought
for the rights of the lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender
communities, those who died
from AIDS and breast, prostate,
testicular or colon cancer, and
“all of our loved ones who have
passed on.’’
The West Hollywood City
Council on Monday voted to
extend the waiting period for
a property to become eligible
for re-nomination as a historic
property.
The motion, which was
the final legislative effort
spearheaded by late Councilman
Sal Guarriello, who died on April
19. It amended the city’s cultural
heritage preservation ordinance
by lengthening the waiting period
from five years to 10.
The item passed by a 3-2 vote,
with Councilmen John Duran
and Jeffrey Prang dissenting.
Guarriello called for the
revision as a way of protecting
homeowners who do not want
their homes to be designated has
historic after being nominated by
others in the community.
Challenging a nomination
is a process that involves
attorneys and consultants, which
Guarriello’s staff report labeled
as “financially burdensome.”
Guarriello said he wanted to
extend the re-nomination period
if a property is denied historic
designation to ten year intervals
to to eliminate “capricious
nominations.”
In addition, 43 properties that
have passed the five-year mark
since their initial nominations
will now have to wait until the
now-mandated 10 years have
lapsed, according to city staff
reports.
Mayor Pro Tempore John
Heilman supported the
amendment, although he added
that it still may not be the
best approach to protecting
homeowners.
“The five years of added
protection for the homeowner
is beneficial,” he said. “It may
not completely give them total
COUNCIL page 4
INSIDE
• Calendar, page 2
• Arts & Entertainment, page 3
• Crime Blotter, page 4
BY ARIN MIKAILIAN
STAFF WRITER
With a set closing date of Aug.
23 for the Norwich Community
Garden, vacant lots throughout
the city are currently being
examined by the city to find a
new location for local gardeners,
said Facilities and Landscape
Manager Sam Baxter.
The search for a new
parcel for local residents to
continue planting flowers and
vegetables follows last month’s
announcement that the owners of
the Norwich Community Garden,
the last of its kind in the city,
want to clear the land and sell it.
The garden, located at
417 Norwich Ave., was the
first community garden to be
GARY MCARTHY
Brad Kiestler stands in the Norwich Community Garden, which is scheduled to close on
Aug. 23.
sponsored by the city and was
opened to the public in 1985.
Two other community gardens
have come and gone since then.
Local resident Brad Kiestler,
who’s been planting in one of
the 26 of the garden’s plots
for 15 years, said he was upset
when city officials confirmed the
news.
“This is a valuable asset to the
city and it would be a shame to
let it go after the city lost the two
other gardens,” he said.
REGENT RELEASING
Fellow gardener Laine
In
“$9.99,”
filmmaker
uses
the
lost
art
of
claymation
to tell a
Bateman, who started planting
philosophical
story
about
the
search
for
life’s
meaning.
last November after being waitGARDEN page 5
WEST HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT
PAGE 2
JUNE 18, 2009
CALENDAR
Compiled by
Marisela Santana
MUSIC
■ Tuskegee Airmen: The Journey to Flight
The overarching story of the Tuskegee Airmen has been told
on film and in countless publications including how it began:
On October 15, 1939 Frederick D. Patterson, President of
Tuskegee Institute received a letter from the Civil Aeronautics
Authority designating the school as the lynchpin of a new Negro civilian pilot training program. This was a precursor to the
establishment of the program that produced the pilots, ground
crew and training staff that contributed to the success of the
Tuskegee Airmen. June 18 through November 1. California
African American Museum, 600 State Drive, Los Angeles.
(213) 744-7432
■A Different Me Tour Keyshia Cole
The-Dream and Keri Hilson are the supporting acts on the
R&B songstress and reality television star’s A Different Me
Tour, named after her latest LP, features the new single
“Trust,” a duet with Monica. June 18. NOKIA Theatre
LA LIVE, 777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles. (213)
763-6030
■ American Express Presents an Evening with Dwight
Yoakam
The beloved artist has recorded more than 20 albums and
compilations, and has charted more than 30 singles on the
Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. June 18. The GRAMMY Museum, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. (213)
765-6800
FILM
■ Femi Kuti
The award-winning Nigerian musician and the oldest son of
legendary afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, offers a live collaboration
with fellow musicians Santigold and Raphael Saadiq. June 21.
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (323)
850-2000
■ The Veronicas
They’ve been talking about writing a new album, but the sisters
haven’t been in a studio yet — but for fans they recently released
a two-disc compilation album called “The Veronica’s Complete,”
featuring all their songs from their first and second albums and
well as three bonus tracks. Even though they were supposed to
wrap up their Revenge is Sweeter Tour in Europe, they decided
to extend to the U.S. and they’re supposed to be the opening act
during the U.S. leg of Kelly Clarkson’s fall tour this year. June
23. The Music Box at the Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Los
Angeles. (323) 464-0808
■ It’s A Wonderful Life
Michael is your typical boring guy with a dead end job. He gets caught up in the
seductive world of drugs, sex and money. He’s about to lose his job, his family and
his life when he discovers an easy way out or so he thinks. Follow one man’s journey
out of the darkness of addiction. This adaptation of the classical film is a touching,
humorous and courageous account of personal transformation. The cast is led by
Charles Michael Edmonds. June 18-27. Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Ave.,
Studio City. (323) 960-5773
■ Dame Edna: My First Last Tour
The widely loved, international homemaker, talk show host, gigastar, fashion icon, swami and most sought after friend of the rich, famous and royal, the incomparable Dame Edna, is making a welcome
return to the Ahmanson Theatre. For more than four decades Dame
Edna has dazzled audiences the world over with her one-of-a-kind
banter, infinite wisdom and fabulous beauty tips. Her show runs for
two weeks only. June 18-21. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand
Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 628-2772 960-5773
STAGE
■ The Importance of Being Earnest
Actor, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, director and drag legend
Charles Busch takes on the role of the irrepressible Lady Bracknell
in Oscar Wilde’s stylish send-up of Victorian courtship and manners. Wilde’s effervescent wit, scathing social satire and high farce
make this one of the most cherished plays in the English language. All
performances are recorded to air on LATW’s nationally-syndicated
radio theater series, which broadcasts weekly on 89.3 KPCC. June
17-21. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los
Angeles. (310) 827-0889
■ A Number
A father and a son meet for the first time. The adult son wants to
know how he came to be. A tricky story, as he was conceived in a
petri dish — along with many others. This son is only one in Caryl
Churchill’s taut reckoning between Salter (John Heard) and the
clones of his only child (Steve Cell). June 18-21. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 477-2055
From Award-Winning Playwright Kasey Wilson (pictured) (winner of ATTIC Theatre Ensemble’s 17th Annual Denise Ragan Wiesenmeyer 2008 One-Act Marathon, and Winner of Two Audience Choice Awards),
“Nights of Noir,” is a light-hearted romp into a day in
the life of private detective, Bolt, who takes audiences
into the mysterious, murky and extremely silly underbelly
of the 1940s Los Angeles crime scene. June 18-27. Attic
Theatre & Film Center, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 960-1055
■ Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage
The movie is a legendary entertainment phenomenon.
The soundtrack is simply unforgettable. Now “Dirty
Dancing” fans can enjoy the experience like never before
as the re-imagined show makes its way to Los Angeles as
Amanda Leigh Cobb and Josef Brown breath new life
in the roles of Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman and Johnny
Castle, originally played by Jennifer Grey and Patrick
Swayze. June 11-28. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 468-1771
SPECIAL EVENTS
■ Javier Batiz & Black Magic Woman
Guitarist Javier Batiz, hails from Tijuana, B.C.,
Mexico but doesn’t play stereotypical Latin American
music (terms such as norteño, ranchera and banda
might come to mind). Instead the veteran musician has
been dubbed “the Godfather” of the Mexican rock and
roll by those who follow his career and several notable
guitar players who have gone on to successful careers
in the United States got their starts in Batiz bands-in
particular the famous Carlos Santana. June 18. The
New Latino Theater Company, 514 South St., Los
Angeles. (213) 489-0994
■ Farragut North
Set against the backdrop of a close presidential race,
Stephen (“Star Trek’s” Chris Pine) is a young press
secretary working for a fast-rising candidate. With
confidence and power beyond his years, he’s convinced
that he and seasoned campaign manager, Paul (“Sex
& the City’s” Chris Noth), can steer their team into
the west wing without breaking a sweat. But before the
polls close at the primaries, Stephen’s perceived invincibility is shattered as he falls prey to backroom politics,
the manipulations of veteran operatives and the wiles of
a seductive young intern (“Juno’s” Olivia Thirlby). With quick-witted banter and an inside
look into the world of politics, Farragut North is a timely tale of hubris, loyalty and the lust
for power. June 18 through July 26. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood
Village. (310) 208-5454
VISUAL
■ The Ruby Slipper Collection and Inspirations of Oz
Fine Art Collection
■ Nights of Noir
■Los Angeles Film Festival 2009
Held annually in June in Westwood Village, California, the Los Angeles Film Festival showcases
the best of American and international cinema
over the course of 10 days. Drawing a diverse
audience of more than 80,000 people, more than
100 feature films are screened at the Festival,
alongside star-studded premieres, panels and
seminars, outdoor screenings, and Family Day.
The festival’s opening film is “Paper Man” (pictured), directed by Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney, and stars Jeff Daniels, Ryan
Reynolds, Emma Stone, Kieran Culkin, Hunter Parrish, Lisa Kudrow. For venue listing
and exact festival schedule, go to www.lafilmfest.com. June 18-28. (310) 432-1240
The “Wizard of Oz” celebrates its 70th Anniversary all
year long, including 10 days at the FIDM Museum &
Galleries. The Ruby Slipper Collection consists of dazzling
re-creations of Dorothy’s iconic pumps by 19 designers,
including Betsey Johnson, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy
Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Manolo Blahnik,
and Oscar de la Renta. The Inspirations of Oz Fine Art Collection features one-of-a-kind
interpretive works from such acclaimed artisans as Romero Britto and Alex Ross. June
18-21. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, 919 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.
(213) 623-5821
■ Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin plays the Hollywood Bowl for the first
time in 35 years. Backed by her own band, including a
string ensemble, she blends new material with her vintage
soul. Forever the queen of soul, Franklin now records under under her own Aretha Records, just in time to promote
her 38th full studio release, “A Woman Falling Out of
Love.” June 26. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland
Ave., Hollywood. (323) 850-2000
■ Broadway Under the Stars
Reprise performers, Jason Graae, Lucas Grabeel (pictured),
Dorian Harewood, Jean Louisa Kelly, Vicki Lewis and Valarie Pettiford are coming together for a huge Broadway Under
the Stars production, directed by Lee Martino, with music
direction by Mary Ekler. The show will feature songs from
shows playing on Broadway during the 2008-09 season including South Pacific, 9 to 5, Pal Joey, Next to Normal, West
Side Story, Chicago and Wicked. The evening will also feature
a few selections from Reprise Theatre Company’s upcoming
2010 season, Carousel, A Funny Thing Happened On The
Way To The Forum, and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. June 27. John Anson Ford Amphitheatre,
2580 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 461-3673
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■ Sebastião Salgado: Africa
Renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado is considered to be one of the world’s most important photographers working today. He has photographed Africa
since the beginning of his career in 1973. His current
exhibition focuses on images of Africa’s most pristine
ecosystems, wild species, remote tribes and their traditional ways of living. Salgado aims to create “the pure
and virginal face of nature and of humanity.” June
18 through September 19. Peter Fetterman Gallery,
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 453-6463
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW
$9.99
BY ARIN MIKAILIAN
STAFF WRITER
GREG GORMAN
Barry Humphries’ delightfully catty alter ego was in full command of the Ahmanson audience during a recent performance.
THEATER REVIEW: DAME EDNA: 'MY FIRST LAST TOUR'
In rare form, a self-styled cultural
icon is a collaborative crowd pleaser
BY AUDREY LINDEN
SPECIAL TO THE INDEPENDENT
There is no recession of
laughter in grand Dame Edna’s
new show, “Dame Edna: My First
Last Tour.”
Dr. Barry Humphries’ alter ego
is in fine form with her in-yourface insults and spontaneous,
irreverent humor. Her raucous
brand of “stage rage” shines as
she badgers a select few audience
members and improvises her
zingers. I am sure those patrons
in the first few rows are thinking,
“Don’t choose me” as they ask,
“How many did she trample to
get to the top?”
But the jokes at their expense
provide so much laughter, that
audience members revel in
their as enabling co-stars. The
show celebrates 50 years of
Humphries’ Dame Edna’s life in
showbiz. Modestly, Dame Edna
says, “They drink at my fountain
and worship at my shrine.” And
who else but Dame Edna could
get laughter out of our present
economy?
I last saw Dame Edna Everage
at the Ahmanson in 2005 when
she did her Tony Award-winning
Broadway show, “Back With
A Vengeance.” Could she get
better? Yes. Edna has honed
her act, sharpening both her wit
and her tongue. Don’t let the
rhinestone spectacles; the purple
wig and glitzy gown fool you.
This “lady is a tramp” and her
humor is lethal and hilarious.
Her act opens with a clever
and outrageously funny montage
of clips and stills which show
how Dame Edna evolved into
her familiar incarnation. There
are images of Baby Edna with
baby “Edna glasses,” sepia-toned
photos of her growing up, marrying
Norm Everage (the Electrolux
salesman who succumbed to a
“prostate murmur”) and footage
showing how Dame Edna was
brought to fame through “failed
actor Barry Humphries.” The
video serves as an hors d’oeuvre
to a wonderful smorgasbord of
comedy and song.
On opening night, Dame Edna
marveled that the house was full
at this “little theater” despite
that it was a Wednesday night
in downtown “Los Angeleez,”
and in the middle of a recession.
She tosses her “gladdies” (her
signature flower is the gladiola)
to the audience and looks up to
the balcony and welcomes the
“downpour of disadvantaged,”
which she notes is flooded with
hedge fund managers, bankers
and friends of Bernie. “Hello
Paupers.”
Nothing is sacred as she tells of
the disciples who “flashed their
fishnets” at Jesus. After all, “the
Gospels were the Harry Potter
books of their day.” Edna — selfproclaimed psychic, self-helper
to the stars and talk show hostess
— selects five audience members
to pick on, or as she calls it, “to
empower” them with her brand
of tough love. This part of the
show is improvised and we can
see what Dame Edna does best.
Linda looks lonely and must
be single. Psychic Edna is not
thrown when Linda says she has a
husband. “Well, dear, a husband
is a form of loneliness isn’t he?”
She singles out another woman
and remarks that she looks like
she has dressed for a “special
occasion” — not this one. Her
outfit may be more suitable for
cleaning out the garage. Dame
Edna spies an 11-year-old girl
whose name is “Milan.” They
are naming children after Italian
cities. “Is there anyone named
Bologna” here?”
No one is spared. Dame Edna
has given great advice to former
President G.W. Bush who could
not find “Overseas” in the Atlas
she had given him; Queen
Elizabeth, “whose marvelous
sense of humor unfortunately
does not show on the coins,”
and Michelle Obama. She shares
her views on motherhood with
other showbiz mothers as Joan
Crawford, Debbie Reynolds and
Joan Rivers. In this segment Edna
is aided and abetted by ErinKate Whitcomb who plays her
daughter Valmai. In contrast to
the over the top bejeweled Dame
Edna, Valmai makes her dramatic
entrance in a special outfit. This
has to be a surprise so I am not
describing it. Edna gets a lot of
mileage out of her dysfunctional
daughter who gave her morning
sickness, “just this morning.”
Edna sings a delightful song
dedicated to her favorite son
Kenny, who designs her frocks,
(costumes are by John Van
Gastel and Stephen Adnitt) is
“a stewardess,” and dabbles in
antiques. If you don’t catch her
drift, you will after she invites the
audience to join in on the number
“Friends of Kenny,” which
celebrates his life as a “man’s
man.”
The five audience members are
invited up for an impromptu “talk
show” televised pilot as a white
couch and chair are wheeled onstage. Dame Edna duels with the
intelligentsia of Beverly Hills.
How could one not know if she
has an “attached” or “detached”
house? Everyone is a good sport.
And, no one knows what will
come out of Edna’s dark red lips,
even Edna herself.
The show ends on a high note.
Dame Edna closes with her
“trembling gladdies” and tosses
gladiolas to the “possums” as
she calls her adoring fans. After
thunderous applause, Edna leaves
the stage and again we see a
video clip of her backstage in
her white fur trimmed wrap. As
she exits, a man in a dark suit
and fedora comes on stage. Barry
Humphries, the “man behind
the little woman” gets to bask
in the applause as he gets a well
deserved standing ovation for his
two hour non-stop show.
Linden is a freelance writer who
teaches On Camera and Improv
at BHAS in Beverly Hills. “Dame
Edna: My First Last Tour” is at
the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N.
Grand, Los Angeles through June
21 For tickets and showtimes call
(213) 972-4400.
In ‘Noir,’ an actor finds
a haven for classic styles
It would be the most
understandable of mistakes to
assume that “$9.99,” made
entirely with stop-motion clay
animation, was produced decades
ago.
With the mouse and keyboard
acting as a paintbrush for most
animators nowadays, it seems
that no one outside of elementary
school plays with clay anymore.
That is, except for director Tatia
Rosenthal — who has taken
what was an outdated medium
and molded it into one charming
piece of cinematic art that
embodies the heart and sincerity
from a golden era of animation.
And my, is it gorgeous to look
at.
However, “$9.99” probably
isn’t geared toward the age
bracket that used to tune in to
“Gumby.” The film tells its
story through several interwoven
tales that take place in Sydney,
Australia, with each character
tackling personal problems and
trying to discover whether there
is something more to life.
Dave Peck (Samuel Johnson),
an unemployed 28-year-old,
serves as the narrative voice,
as he finds a book that claims
it holds the meaning of life —
which, of course, he purchased
for $9.99. As he digs into the
book’s pages, he learns a little bit
more about people and why they
do the things they do.
We meet other charming
characters along the way as
well, including a young boy
who wishes to set his piggy
bank free; an old man and his
grumpy guardian angel; a broke
magician; and a woman who
prefers her men to be completely
hairless from head to toe.
It is a storytelling formula
that’s all too common nowadays,
but in “$9.99” it is delivered well
in terms of how much contrast
there is between each character’s
story. The only cliché that pops
up is that this can sometimes
come across as yet another
philosophy-for-dummies flick,
though it’s not done so blatantly
here.
On the plus side, the writing is
so sharp, clever and honest it could
over audiences as a traditional
live-action production. Kudos
to the producers, who wanted
to tell a legitimate story in an
unconventional medium instead
of just trying to go for something
overtly gross or raunchy for
shock value.
Instead, “$9.99” tries to teach
us the importance of values that
go beyond anything monetary.
But it’s the stop-motion
animation that is the real
draw here and it is executed
impeccably. So much attention
was paid to every wrinkle, every
dimple and every other possible
detail on all characters. Even with
all of the Pixar and DreamWorks
cash cows drawing in hundreds
of millions at the box office with
regularity, “$9.99” is the product
of true and genuine artistry.
While some may dismiss
the claymation approach as
a gimmick, especially with so
many mature undertones, $9.99
wouldn’t have the same heart if
it was done any other way.
It may not have the most
original story to tell, but its
presentation carries a much
deeper message: that in some
ways, we are all made of clay
and those around us can help
mold us each and every day.
REGENT RELEASING
Dave (voice of Samuel Johnson) reads very deeply.
ONLINE
EXCLUSIVE
Cast as the lead in Kasey Wilson’s new
production, Scott Gerard discovers a new
appreciation for a timeless film genre.
BY MARISELA SANTANA
STAFF WRITER
At a time when series about the dark side of policing have been all
but officially declared a television cliché, Kasey Wilson is turning to
the stage to remind audiences of an era when a depiction of clean, cutand-dry detective work was considered the height of drama.
Long enthralled with film noir and the fashions of the 1940s, Wilson
has written and directed “Nights of Noir,” a cover title for two one-act
noir style comedies: “Marked for Love” and “Of Dicks and Dames,”
currently playing at The Attic Theatre in Hollywood.
But it took more than her passion for classic film noir to successfully
put a fresh face on detective stories, and Wilson found that something
extra in her lead actor, Scott Gerard. As the tough-but-emotional
detective Bolt, Wilson infused the character with some qualities that
would be instantly familiar to fans of Humphrey Bogart and others
that, well, come from a more personal place.
“Bolt is more easily hurt, I think,” said Wilson. “Bolt — maybe it’s
just the romantic in me — is looking for love.”
Scott, who originally auditioned for a supporting role, knew from
the beginning that he loved the premise of “Nights of Noir.” He
says the one-acts recall an era of entertainment that showcased a real
passion for the material.
“Back then it was tongue-in-cheek humor, there was a very straight
and serious style of them, that just stays with you,” said Gerard,
who, at his director’s request, watched such classic films as “The
Maltese Falcon,” and “The Big Sleep” to prepare for the part. “There’s
something about that era that you can’t help but fall in love with,
maybe because it was so dramatic, very dry voices, the style. I think I
prefer it much more than some of the stuff nowadays.”
In studying for his role — and knowing what Wilson wanted out of
her lead character — Gerard decided to drop all potentially distracting
affectations and just play the role straight, like Bogart might have.
“These are styled noir scenes,” he said. “I have a new affinity for these
old noir films. It’s interesting how Kasey [Wilson] has combined such
dramatic pieces of writing, lighting and costumes, with very tongue-
PHOTO BY BRENDAN ELMS PHOTOGRAPHY
Scott Gerard (Bolt) and Elizabeth V. Newman are two of the
stars of “Nights of Noir.”
in-cheek comedy.”
The role, it seems, has influenced the direction of Gerard’s acting
career. “I would like to find more work along these lines,” he said. “I
have found a new love for this style of roles. Rather than playing roles
in films for special effects or dramatic effects or silly gags, it’s great
when you are involved in something where you just let the writing do
the heavy lifting.”
He added: “Writers today know that to do something right, they
need to look to the past, to the classics. ‘The Maltese Falcon’ may
have not been a blockbuster, but it’s a classic and it’s what was good.
It’s the opposite for a lot of writers today. A lot of more interested in
making a blockbuster, rather than a classical film.”
As for Wilson’s production, no detail from the ‘40s is overlooked.
“Nights of Noir” will take audiences back in time to a show with a
burlesque hostess, and candy-cigarette girls walking around.
“This is a great show,” said Gerard. “I hope people will leave
the show with an appreciation of the style of the show we’re doing.
… Noir captivates the whole evening, and to that I credit Kasey’s
attention to detail … and I promise you, you’ll laugh a lot.”
“Nights of Noir” runs through June 27 at the ATTIC Theater and
Film Center, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. For more
information, call (323) 960-1055.
HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENTS
In “Sabor Tropical,” Matthew Leitch portrays Brian, a journalist
who travels to Panama on vacation to soak in the bacchanal of
a pagan festival known as the Carnival of Las Tablas. While in
Latin America, his openness to the sensual atmosphere leads to
self-discoveries and unexpected danger. On June 24 at 10 p.m.,
Leitch and producer-director Jorge Ameer will make an appearance
when the film is shown at the Laemmle Sunset 5, and will hold a
question-and-answer session immediately following the screening.
Beginning Monday, read the review at www.laindependent.com
WEST HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT
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JUNE 18, 2009
GARY MCCARTHY
After being stolen from the roof of the AHF Pharmacy in May and subsequently returned, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's 'Muscle Man' appeared in Sunday's annual Pride Parade.
Lawyer for ex‘Muscle Man’ makes first public
Madonna flame appearance after being stolen
seeks woman’s
financial records
FROM CITY NEWS SERVICE
FROM CITY NEWS SERVICE
A lawyer for a former
boyfriend of Madonna on Friday
chastised a West Hollywood
businesswoman who he alleges
may have used his client’s
money from a $600,000 loan
for reasons outside their original
agreement.
The attorney, Keith A. Fink,
filed court papers Monday
seeking a review of financial
documents from three of four
businesses Sandy Sachs co-owns
with Robin Gans to see whether
Chris Paciello’s funds were
used only for improvements
at the Murano restaurant as he
intended.
Paciello dated Madonna in the
early 1990s. He also has been
romantically linked to actresses
Jennifer Lopez and Sofia
Vergara, former MTV host
Daisy Fuentes and models Niki
Taylor and Naomi Campbell.
Sachs and Gans are long-time
stalwarts of the West Hollywood
gay business community.
Valerie F. Horn, Sachs’
attorney, maintains in her court
papers that the request for the
documents is too extensive and
is an invasion of her client’s
privacy. So, Fink is asking a
judge to rule in Paciello’s favor
and a hearing is scheduled July
13.
“The explanation is simple:
Ms. Sachs is trying to hide the
financial records of her other
establishments because she
knows she [allegedly] diverted
the money Mr. Paciello loaned
Murano to these other places,’’
Fink said.
Sachs’ other restaurants are
The Factory nightclub, Girl Bar
and the Fitness Factory gym.
“It is alleged and believed
by Mr. Paciello that Ms. Sachs
… has used the proceeds of the
loan made to her by Mr. Paciello
towards the operations of those
entities without his consent,’’
Fink’s court papers state.
Horn was not immediately
available for comment.
Sachs and Gans started the
litigation between themselves
and Paciello with a lawsuit
filed Dec. 26. According to the
women’s court papers, Paciello
— whose real name is Christian
Ludwigsen — told them last
June that he was interested
in investing $600,000 in the
restaurant, Murano, in exchange
for receiving 50 percent of the
company’s common stock.
A snag occurred when Sachs
and Gans learned that as a
convicted felon, Paciello could
not own stock in their enterprise
because of California Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control
licensing rules, their suit states.
Paciello spent seven years
in prison after pleading guilty
to murder and armed robbery
in October 2000 for being the
getaway driver in a homeinvasion robbery in which Staten
Island, N.Y. housewife Judith
Shemtov was shot to death by a
Paciello cohort in 1993.
Finally, Paciello verbally
agreed to lend Gans and Sachs
the $600,000 if they agreed to
remodel Murano and re-open by
Labor Day with a chef picked by
him, according to the plaintiffs.
“[Paciello] promised to bring
such entertainment clientele into
the restaurant such as Madonna,
Jennifer Lopez and and Leonardo
DiCaprio’’ and that [Murano]
“would become the hot spot in
Los Angeles,’’ the suit states.
Although Gans and Sachs
completed the improvements,
Paciello only loaned them
$350,240, claiming he could
not provide the rest because he
was “broke,’’ according to their
court papers.
Paciello, 37, filed his own
lawsuit Jan. 15 in Los Angeles
Superior Court against Sachs,
Gans and their business venture,
Murano Ristorante Partners
Inc. The complaint has been
consolidated with the SachsGans suit.
Paciello alleges 11 causes
of action, including fraud and
deceit, breach of a written
contract and both intentional and
negligent misrepresentation.
Paciello’s suit states that he
provided the women with twothirds of the $600,000 loan
— $400,000 — and that they
promised to make him the
“front man’’ at Murano with a
management fee distribution of
half of Murano’s profits.
At Sunday’s Gay Pride
Parade in West Hollywood, the
AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s
“Muscle Man’’ balloon made its
first public appearance since it
was stolen.
AHF, which is the largest
nonprofit HIV/AIDS healthcare
provider in the country, fielded
a colorful contingent for the
parade, including its 15-foottall flexing muscleman balloon
emblazoned with a sash across
its chest with a slogan urging
people to, “Man Up! Use a
Condom, Get Tested!’’
Man Up is a Los Angeles-area
billboard and media campaign
of AHF’s featuring actor Blair
Underwood promoting free HIV
testing.
It was the first official public
reappearance of the balloon
since it was stolen from the
roof of the AHF Pharmacy and
flagship Out of the Closet thrift
store across from the Hollywood
Palladium on Sunset Boulevard
in Hollywood.
The unique balloon was
originally stolen in May from
the roof of the facility, according
to AHF.
A week later, AHF reported
the balloon was left in a
cardboard box near the donation
drop-off area.
An attached note —
presumably from the thieves
and written in the voice of the
stolen muscleman — included
an apology for “my sudden
disappearance’’ and an
explanation — “I met some new
friends that took me on a quick
vacation. I was treated well
and they even cleaned me up a
little.’’
AHF officials credited the
widespread media coverage of
the incident, coupled with the
uniqueness of the balloon, for
the muscleman’s return, as such
coverage made it difficult for
the thieves to use the distinct
balloon in the Los Angeles area
without raising suspicion.
West Hollywood Crime Blotter
COURTESY OF THE LOS ANGELES Sunset. An unknown male
COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - Caucasian burglar stole a cash
WEST HOLLYWOOD STATION
register, valued at about $700,
from a parking structure pay
June 5
booth and fled in a silver GMC
12:30 am, 7300 block of Santa vehicle.
Monica. A woman reported
1:00 am, 8440 Sunset. While
that while sitting at a bar, an sitting in the bar area of a
unknown thief stole her $399 nightclub, a woman had her
bronze Canon digital camera.
$500 Gucci purse stolen by
2:30 pm, 9000 block of Nemo. an unknown thief. The purse
A woman reported that an contained identification, credit
unknown burglar had stolen her cards and about $902 cash.
purse from her office. The purse
2:38 am, 800 block of Huntley.
containing her drivers license, A male Caucasian suspect was
credit card and about $500 cash. arrested at a residence following
She later learned that a charge a burglary in progress call from
was made on her card at a Target a neighbor.
store.
4:30 pm, 8900 block of Santa
5:30 pm, 8100 block of Norton. Monica. A man reported that
An unknown thief stole a $450 he paid $2,100 for four NBA
silver and white iPod from the playoff tickets to an unknown
center console of an unlocked male Caucasian suspect who
vehicle in a subgarage.
advertised the tickets on the
6:54 pm, 7100 block of Santa internet. The tickets turned out
Monica. Following a stop for to be counterfeit.
a vehicle code violation, the
male African American driver
June 7
was later arrested for reasonable
3:30 pm, 1400 block of
cause driving a vehicle without Hayworth. During the afternoon,
the owner’s consent.
an unknown burglar entered a
residence and stole a silver Acer
June 6
laptop computer valued at about
12:38 am, 9000 block of $500.
June 8
8:20 pm, 1100 block of La
Brea. A male African American
suspect was arrested for robbery
shortly after stealing two Apple
iPods, valued at about $500,
from a retail store.
June 9
7:10 am, 500 block of
Alfred. Following a probation
compliance search of a residence,
a male Caucasian suspect was
arrested for several probation
violations.
4:30 pm, 8800 block of Sunset.
A man reported that recently at
a nightclub, an unknown thief
had stolen his Canon XSI digital
camera, lens, battery pack and 16
gb cards. The loss was estimated
at about $3,100.
June 10
5:04 am, 7700 block of Sunset.
After stopping a reported stolen
vehicle, the four occupants were
arrested for taking a vehicle
without the owners consent.
June 11
5:00 am, 7300 block of Santa
Monica. During the night,
unknown burglars broke into
a business and stole a $500
safe containing about $6,000
cash and employee paychecks.
Damage to a door was estimated
at about $400.
During the Week
Two females and two males
were arrested for burglary
or theft after being observed
shoplifting at markets and a
retail store.
Following two separate traffic
collisions, two male drivers
were arrested for driving under
the influence of alcohol.
Seven vehicles were
burglarized by unknown
suspects. Total estimate of
damage and articles taken was
$3,829.
Four vehicles were stolen by
unknown thieves.
One reported stolen vehicle
was recovered and the owners
notified.
Sixteen vehicles were
impounded for thirty days since
they were being driven by an
unlicensed driver or a person
with a suspended or revoked
license.
Give the Gift of Life. Give Blood.
Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
WEST HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT
JUNE 18, 2009
City Council amends
housing regulation
COUNCIL FROM PAGE 1
security, but I don’t think there
is any other process other than
adopting a process that allows
them to petition that their property
isn’t historic, that determination
would be binding forever, I don’t
think any of us want to do that.”
A number of local governing
bodies made recommendations
against the amendment in the
staff report including the Historic
Preservation Commission.
In the staff report, the
commission stated there is no
need for a change to the cultural
heritage preservation ordinance
because there has only been one
occurrence that a property that
was denied historic designation
was nominated again after the
five year period.
Since the ordinance was
adopted in 1989, 157 nominations
have been brought before the
council of which 76 were denied
and 81 were approved.
The only one that was brought
back for a nomination was the
commercial property at the
former site of the Herman Miller
Showroom at 8806 Beverly
Blvd., and that was brought back
ten years after the council cast its
decision on that property.
In addition, the Historic
Preservation Commission
stated that no other neighboring
community has a waiting period
of more than a maximum of five
years.
Prang vehemently opposed
the amendment and called the
extension a “witch hunt” that is
out to vilify those who sincerely
want historic designation for a
landmark.
“I don’t think our application
process has been problematic,
we have not had abuse,” he
said, later adding: “Sometimes
we have nominations and
recommendations that people
don’t like and they call it abuse,
that’s just how the process works.
… I’d hate to see the vilification
of anyone who has an interest in
historic preservation.”
The only alteration the
council made to Guarriello’s
proposed amendment was too
include the Historic Preservation
Commission in hearing renominations because it originally
only indicated it would be the
council that would have that
responsibility.
After the vote, Mayor Abbe
Land said she wanted to pursue
revising the criteria to be
considered a historic landmark,
which she felt was the best
method to prevent “capricious
nominations.”
“I think we need a separate
conversation to look at our
standards for the application,”
she said. “I think there’s
something we can do to so that
those properties that need to get
nominated get nominated.”
PAGE 5
County officials
recant statement
on porn actors
PERFORMERS FROM PAGE 1
industry. We have a lot of people
who come who want testing from
the general public.”
Mitchell told the newspaper
all previously unpublicized cases
involved either a non-performer
or an aspiring actor or actress
who tested positive, then dropped
out of the business.
She told The Times that the
female actress who tested positive
for HIV at their clinic earlier this
month remains the only case
detected in a working performer
since 2004. At that time, a male
porn star and three actresses
with whom he had performed all
tested HIV positive. An unrelated
transsexual performer also tested
HIV positive the same year.
The cases shut down production
in Southern California’s
multibillion-dollar porn industry
for a month.
Fielding told the newspaper
Tuesday that the county did little
investigation of any of the post2004 cases and have few details
about the individuals, their
partners or how they may have
been infected. Mitchell, whose
clinic settled a breach of privacy
lawsuit brought by Darren James,
the porn star at the center of the
2004 outbreak, said she could
not release names or information
because of privacy laws.
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the Gift
of Life.
Give Blood.
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1-800GIVELIFE.
Supporters hope to relocate
city’s community garden
GARDEN FROM PAGE 1
listed for two years, said he was
looking forward to growing
some crops during the summer
growing season.
“I haven’t been here forever,
but this is a place where people
can go and have space to garden
or learn to garden,” he said, later
adding. “This is really a valuable
program that the city should be
happy to have and protect.”
Originally, the garden’s
owners, the Farris family, who
own other properties throughout
West Hollywood, wanted to close
off the garden by June 20.
But after receiving a torrent
of criticism from the gardeners
for the short notice, city officials
negotiated a later date.
Baxter said a “verbal
agreement” has been made
with the Farris family to close
the garden on Aug. 23 in order
for gardeners to have time to
take advantage of the summer
growing season and to clear their
plots.
After the closing, the city has
until Sept. 1 to wipe the lot clean,
he added.
Baxter said the owners would
prefer keeping the property clear
to make it more attractive to
potential buyers.
“They felt it would be more
marketable if a community
garden wasn’t there,” he said.
However, Kiestler said his
concerned that the Norwich
garden would remain vacant for
years, much like the community
garden at Detroit Avenue, which
was cleared out six years ago and
has remained baron ever since.
Michael Garrison, a real estate
agent and representative for the
Farris family, confirmed that the
owners do not want an active
community garden in place while
trying to sell the lot.
“We have no alternative but
to scrape the garden so there is
no threat from whoever is using
it to try to thwart the efforts of a
potential developer,” he said.
It has been the Farris, led by
its patriarch, that has owned the
land for the community garden
since it opened.
Since the mid-1980s, the lot
was leased to the city and the
city handled maintenance issues
and paid property taxes in return
for using the property as a
community garden.
The patriarch died last year,
leaving his heirs to pay a hefty
inheritance tax, which is why
Garrison said his clients want to
sell the property.
“The heirs of the family have
been instructed by their attorneys
that they have to liquidate,” he
said.
However, Garrison said the
owners are willing to sell the
parcel to the city.
In 2006, the land was appraised
for $1,020,000, which was raised
to $1,050,000 last year after the
patriarch’s death.
The city rejected the offer to
take the offer because it was too
expensive.
Councilman Jeffrey Prang
said with $60 million invested
in the 25th Anniversary Capital
Improvement projects and other
pressures on the city’s treasury,
the funds for purchasing the
community garden are not there
to be tapped.
“The bottom line is the price is
tag is too high given all the other
demands on city resources at this
time,” he said.
But the city is trying browsing
through vacant lots, including
the former community garden on
Detroit Street, in order to find a
new spot for local gardeners to
restart their plots.
“We are out actively trying
to locate other vacant parcels in
the city so we can have our own
community garden continue,”
Baxter said.
Baxter and Mayor Abbe Land
shared this information during a
meeting with the gardeners last
Wednesday.
Until the closure date, Garrison
said the offer for the city to
purchase the Norwich garden
will remain open to the city.
He added that the Farris
family would be very flexible
with the city and the residents
with the financing process or
escrow period if there was “some
movement” toward purchasing
the property.
In the meantime, Kiestler said
starting a fundraiser with his
fellow gardeners and neighbors
is most likely the only resort they
have left to turn to, although he
is not very confident that they
would be able to raise funds for
the asking price by August.
“I’m kind of disheartened
about having the garden continue
after Aug. 23, we have a limited
amount of time to get our
organizing together,” he said.
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PUBLIC NOTICES
GOVERNMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West
Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a public
meeting to consider the following item:
LOCATION: 9200 Sunset Boulevard, West
Hollywood, California. (off-site parking located
at 9201 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood,
California).
APPLICANT: Mani Brothers 9200 Sunset (DE),
LLC
TIME/PLACE Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
OF HEARING: West Hollywood Park Auditorium
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
ZONE: SSP (Sunset Specific Plan)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: Environmental Impact Report.
The staff report will be available on Thursday,
June 25, 2009, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica
Blvd., and the W.H. Library, 715 N. San Vicente
Boulevard.
IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the Public Hearing
described in this notice, or in the written
correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood
Planning Commission, via the Community
Development Department at, or prior to, the
Public Hearing.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)
will be available for checkout at the meeting. If
you require special assistance to attend (e.g.
transportation) or to participate in this meeting
(e.g. signer for the hearing impaired), you must
call or submit your request in writing to the
Transportation Division at (323) 848-6375 at least
48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line
for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.
A sign in the Norwich Community Gardens indicates
City Clerk
6/18/09
WHI-1620989#
WEST HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT
Thomas R. West
City Clerk
6/18/09
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WEST HOLLYWOOD INDEPENDENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West
Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing to consider the following item:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West
Hollywood Planning Commission will hold a Public
Hearing to consider the following item:
LOCATION: 8375 Fountain Avenue, West
Hollywood, California.
REQUEST: Request to convert office space on
the penthouse (13th) floor and the sky penthouse
(14th) floor of the Luckman Building into SoHo
House West Hollywood, a private membersonly club and restaurant with accessory alcohol
service. Also, conversion of office space into
a spa and retail facility with associated café
operated by a separate entity on the ground
floor of the building. The proposal includes the
provision of off-site parking, located at 9201
Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.
(SoHo House)
PERMIT NUMBERS: Administrative Permit 2008014, Development Permit 2008-010, Development
Permit 2008-029, Minor Conditional Use Permit
2008-004, Parking Use Permit 2008-004, and any
other required permits.
GARY McCARTHY
Contreras, AICP, Senior Planner, in the
Community Development Department at (323)
848-6475.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to
attend said Public Hearing to express their
opinion in this matter.
For further information contact Francisco
REQUEST: Request to construct a rooftop
wireless telecommunications facility on an existing
multi-family building at a height of 56’-4”; instead
of the code required 80’.
PERMIT NUMBERS: Minor Conditional Use
Permit 2008-015; Variance Permit 2008-005, and
any other required permits.
APPLICANT: Jim Lee; on behalf of Omnipoint
Communications
TIME/PLACE Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
OF HEARING: West Hollywood Park Auditorium
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
ZONE: R4 (Residential, Multi-Family High
Density)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: Categorically exempt from CEQA
environmental review requirements pursuant to
Section §15301 (Existing Facilities)
The staff report will be available on Thursday,
June 25, 2009, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica
Blvd., and the W.H. Library, 715 N. San Vicente
Boulevard.
IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the Public Hearing
described in this notice, or in the written
correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood
Planning Commission, via the Community
Development at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)
will be available for checkout at the meeting. If
you require special assistance to attend (e.g.
transportation) or to participate in this meeting
(e.g. signer for the hearing impaired), you must
call or submit your request in writing to the
Transportation Division at (323) 848-6375 at least
48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line
for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to
attend said Public Hearing to express their
opinion in this matter.
For further information contact Laurie
Yelton, Associate Planner, in the Community
Development Department at (323) 848-6475.
Thomas R. West
LOCATION: 8819 Dorrington Avenue, West
Hollywood, California.
REQUEST: Request for a variance from setback
requirements for an after the fact conversion of a
garage into a storage room.
PERMIT NUMBERS: Variance Permit 2008-003,
and any other required permits.
APPLICANT: Alberto Vega
TIME/PLACE Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
OF HEARING: West Hollywood Park Auditorium
647 N. San Vicente Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069
ZONE: R1B (Residential, Single-Family or TwoUnit Low Density)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STATUS: Categorically exempt from CEQA
environmental review requirements pursuant to
Section §15301 (Existing Facilities)
The staff report will be available on Thursday,
June 25, 2009, at City Hall, 8300 Santa Monica
Blvd., and the W.H. Library, 715 N. San Vicente
Boulevard.
IF YOU CHALLENGE this item in court, you
may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised at the Public Hearing
described in this notice, or in the written
correspondence delivered to the West Hollywood
Planning Commission, via the Community
Development at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD)
will be available for checkout at the meeting. If
you require special assistance to attend (e.g.
transportation) or to participate in this meeting
(e.g. signer for the hearing impaired), you must
call or submit your request in writing to the
Transportation Division at (323) 848-6375 at least
48 hours prior to the meeting. The City TDD line
for the hearing impaired is (323) 848-6496.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS are invited to
attend said Public Hearing to express their
opinion in this matter.
For further information contact Christopher
Corrao, Assistant Planner, in the Community
Development Department at (323) 848-6475.
Thomas R. West
City Clerk
6/18/09
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