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Eric Garcetti Mayor

September 9, 2016

Honorable Members of the City Councilc/o City ClerkCity Hall, Room 395

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Ms. Pilar Diaz to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Diaz will fill the vacancy created by Iris Zuniga, who has resigned.

I certify that in my opinion Ms. Diaz is qualified for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely,

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Attachment

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name:Commission: End of Term:

Pilar DiazBoard of Recreation and Parks Commissioners6/30/2020

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Asian Pacific Islander

2. Gender: Female

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 5 - West Los Angeles

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed: MPA, California State University, Northridge

7. Occupation/profession: Director of Community Partnerships and Resource Development, Boys and Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley

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

9. Purpose of this appointment: Replacement

10. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee):

Commissioner APC CD GenderEthnicity Term End

Culpepper, Melba Central African American F 30-Jun-214

Patsaouras, Sylvia South Valley Latina F 30-Jun-183

Sanford, Misty East LA Latina F 30-Jun-191

Alvarez, Lynn South Valley Latina F 30-Jun-175

PILAR DIAZ

WORK EXPERIENCEBoys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel ValleyDirector of Community Partnerships and Resource Development

Works with the CEO and board to plan and execute resource development strategies.In collaboration with the CEO and the board, currently assisting in developing a strategic plan.Oversees planning of logistics for special events, including obtaining sponsorships.Develops strategic alliances with community-based organizations, community leaders, businesses and other stakeholders in the communities we serve. Communities include Monterey Park, Baldwin Park, La Puente, Boyle Heights, Ramona Gardens, and Estrada Courts.

Monterey Park, CA08/16 - present

SCGA JuniorDirector of Development and Partnerships

Managed development efforts for SCGA Junior including grants, events, and major donors.Within a five-month period, wrote 11 grants, 5 of which have already been funded.Managed all aspects of the 10-month peer-to-peer fundraising campaign that culminated in a golf event. The fundraiser raised more than $38,000. The online campaign involved website management, communications with the fundraisers and their donors, and prize solicitation. Also organized the golf event.Worked closely with Southern California Golf Association's Communication and Marketing Team. Produced online communications and newsletters, weekly updates during the 10-week campaign, and collateral for the Golf Marathon and Member Junior Shootout golf events.Worked with other SCGA Junior program staff to prepare project plans and grant proposals.Cultivated relationships with individual donors and foundations.

Studio City, CA02/06 - 07/16

LA84 Foundation (formerly the Amateur Athletic Foundation)Program Officer

Reviewed an average of 80 grant applications on annual basis for youth sports programs and projects in Southern California, conducting due diligence such as financial and legal document review and site visits; prepared and presented recommendations to the board committee. Managed 50 grants annually.Managed the Foundation's social media presence, including an online partnership with a professional athlete. Festival Director for a 10-week, county-wide, middle school running program for over 90 schools. The program culminated in a one-day 2K cross-country meet with 1,300 students.Recruited and coordinated volunteers for the large-scale swim and cross-country meets.Developed and conducted outreach strategies, e.g. organizing a tax seminar workshop in partnership with the Secretary of State's Office that was attended by more than 100 organizations.Organized the Foundation's annual National Girls in Women in Sports Day luncheon, attended by approximately 150 women coaches, administrators, athletes and civic officials from Southern California.

Los Angeles, CA6/05 - 01/16

The California EndowmentProgram Assistant

Provided programmatic support in the grantmaking process for the Southern California Region of the Local Opportunities Fund, an initiative created for small and/or emerging grassroots organizations.Processed over 1,800 applications, in which approximately 25% were funded.Completed program-related research and special projects.Facilitated grant monitoring including tracking, reviewing reports, and grantee follow-ups.

Woodland Hills, CA4/02 - 5/05

National Campaign for Jobs and Income Support (a project of Center for Community Change)Community Organizer

Planned and led community meetings on welfare reauthorization.

Los Angeles, CA3/01 - 4/02

Produced op-eds, letters to the editors, fact sheets, as well as talking points that assisted community members in understanding complex policies and legislation.Organized and attended visits to state legislators in Sacramento and Congressional Representatives on Capitol Hill to discuss Earned Income Tax Credit, Medi-Cal and Healthy Families simplification and expansion, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (welfare).Researched various issues relating to health care, welfare, tax, and labor laws.

Watts Labor Community Action CommitteeProject Director

Managed a grant from the City of Los Angeles' Criminal Justice Department Program.Revived a program that had no enrollment in its eleventh month of its first year and raised enrollment to 110% within five monthsConducted a leadership class at Markham Middle School twice a week.Provided afterschool workshops for middle school students who attended the program at WLCAC.Organized bi-weekly workshops and presentations for parents on community resources.

Los Angeles, CA8/00 - 03/01

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTAsian Americans Pacific Islanders in PhilanthropySteering Committee

2003 - present

PBS SoCal Asian Pacific American Community CouncilMember

2013 - present

The Fringe @ Center Theatre GroupLeadership

2012 - 2015

City of Los Angeles Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month CommitteeMember

2012, 2013

Philanthro ProductionsMember

2010 - 2012

Emerging Practitioners In PhilanthropySteering Committee

2005 - 2011

Hunger Action L.A.Board Member

2004 - 2007

TeAda ProductionsBoard Member

2003 - 2006

University of Colorado at Boulder Alumni AssociationBoard Member

2003 - 2006

Community Recognition:Liberty Hill Foundation's 2011 Next Gen Leader Award Honoree.

EDUCATIONCalifornia State University, Northridge, CA - Master of Public Administration, with distinction. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO - Bachelor of Arts, Ethnic Studies

Eric Garcetti Mayor

September 9, 2016

Ms. Pilar Diaz

Dear Ms. Diaz:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2020. In order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require visiting City Hall. If you require parking during these procedures, please call Claudia Luna in my office at (213) 978-0621 to make arrangements for you.

To begin the appointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Forms, Background Check Release and Information Sheet within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to ensuring the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible. Further, Mayor’s Office policy requires you to be fingerprinted as part of the background check that is done on all potential Commissioners. To do so, please bring this letter to the Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, California 90012. The division phone number is (213) 473-9343. Fingerprints must be taken within three working days from the receipt of this letter.

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

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As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Paul Koretz, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, the Chair of the Arts, Parks and River Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your appointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks and River Committee. Sometime thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk’s Office in Room 395 of City Hall. Claudia Luna will assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions.

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

Congratulations and thank you for agreeing to serve the people of Los Angeles.

Sincerely,

7^ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment I Ms. Pilar Diaz September 9, 2016

Nominee Check List

I. Within three days:

Get fingerprinted to complete a background check.No appointment is necessary. Bring the Mayor’s letter to:Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, California 90012. Phone: (213) 473-9343.

II. Within seven days:

Mail, fax or email the following forms to: Legislative Coordinator, Office of the Mayor, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or email: Claudia.Luna@lacity.org.

Remuneration Form

Undated Separation Forms

Background Check Release

Commissioner Information Sheet/Voluntary Statistics

III. Within 21 days:

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

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

CEC Form 60

As soon as possible, the Mayor’s Office will schedule a meeting with you and:IV.

Your City Councilmember Paul Koretz (contact at (213) 473-7005).

Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact at (213) 473-7013).

Staff in the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations will assist you with these arrangements.