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May 12, 2017

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

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have reappointed Mr. John Wirfs to the Cultural Affairs Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. Wirfs’s current term expires on June 30, 2017.

I certify that in my opinion Mr. Wirfs is qualified for the work that will devolve upon him, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City.

Sincerely,

"W- 7V-ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name:Commission: End of Term:

John WirfsCultural Affairs Commission6/30/2022

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Asian Pacific Islander

2. Gender: Male

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 13 - East Los Angeles

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience: Cultural Affairs Commission

6. Highest level of education completed: B.A., University of Southern California

7. Occupation/profession: Project Manager, Steinberg

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

9. Purpose of this appointment: Reappointment

10. Current composition of the commission:

Commissioner APC CD GenderEthnicity Term End

Jefferson, Charmaine South African American F 30-Jun-1710

Lopez, Josefina East LA Latina F 30-Jun-1813

Cohen, Jill South Valley Caucasian F 30-Jun-203

Ho, Thien East LA Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jun-211

Wirfs, John East LA Asian Pacific Islander M 30-Jun-1713

Scrafano, Elissa Central Caucasian F 30-Jun-185

Central CaucasianPaquette, Eric M 30-Jun-194

JOHN WIRFS

Experience

Business Development / Project ManagerCurrent Business Development Manager for Southern California responsible for developing and maintaining relationships that drive the architecture practice in multiple market sectors in the Los Angeles office of an international architecture firm. previous role as a project Manager included responsibility for managing staff and consultants to develop and deliver small to medium size projects throughout Southern California.

October 2006 - PresentSteinbergLos Angeles

M2A ArchitectsLos Angeles

Designerparticipated and coordinated the production of residential and institutional projects through all phases including construction administration. Projects varied in size from small residential renovation to public branch library. Responsible for project development, documentation, and related consultant coordination.

February 2004 - October 2006

Development AssociateAccountable for milestones leading to the permitting of Santee Court - Phase One (of three) - the largest mixed-income mixed-use Adaptive Reuse Project in downtown Los Angeles at the time. Responsibilities included RFP’s, consultant coordination, contract administration, feasibility analysis and zoning variances/adjustments. Formulated and communicated the project’s vision via public relations and collaboration with various agencies and community groups.

November 2001 - November 2002MJW Investments/Santee CourtLos Angeles

DesignerParticipated and coordinated the production of residential and institutional projects from schematic design to construction document phase including all associated documentation. In addition to production and design work, also responsible in marketing, public relations, operations and personnel for the office.

December ‘02 -February ’04, July ‘00 - November ‘01Paul Murdoch ArchitectsLos Angeles

Education

Bachelor of Architecture May 2000University of Southern California

School of Architecture

Other Experience

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Guest Critic July 2010 - Present

Guest critic for undergraduate architecture studios with a focus on urban and transit oriented development.

Pacific Asian Counseling Services President, Board of DirectorsCurrent board president of a nonprofit agency providing language-specific and culturally sensitive mental health services to communities in Los Angeles Count; primarily focused in Asian Pacific Islander populations of any age.

July 2009 - Present

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Eric Garcetti Mayor

May 12, 2017

Mr. John Wirfs

Dear Mr. Wirfs:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby reappoint you to the Cultural Affairs Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022. 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 reappointment 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.

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Mitch Englander, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Mitch Englander, 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 reappointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks and River Committee. Some time thereafter, you will be notified by the committee clerk when your reappointment 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.

Mr. John Wirfs May 12, 2017 Page 2

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,

-W- 7^ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment I Mr. John Wirfs May 12, 2017

Nominee Check List

I. Within seven days:

Mail or email the following forms to: Claudia Luna, Office of the Mayor, 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

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

Your City Councilmember Mitch Englander

Councilmember Mitch Englander, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination

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