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August 28, 2019

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

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Mr. Kevin Taylor to the Commission on Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2020. Mr. Taylor will fill the vacancy created by Herpsima Khatchadorian, who has resigned

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

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name:Commission: End of Term:

Kevin TaylorCommission on Community and Family Services6/30/2020

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Caucasian

2. Gender: Male

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 3 - South Valley

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed: Pepperdine University

7. Occupation/profession:

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 EndCentralZanduela, Alexandra 14 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jun-20South LAEstrada, Ingrid 10 Latina F 30-Jun-20

Herrera-Robles, Amelia North Valley 7 Latina F 30-Jun-22South LAHawthorne, Jacquelynn

Hill, Peggy__________8 African American F 30-Jun-20

Central 4 African American F 30-Jun-20Legesse, Nikki West LA 11 African American F 30-Jun-20

South Valley West LA

Leviste, Mariedel 3 African American F 30-Jun-22CaucasianMarcus, Deborah 11 F 30-Jun-22

CentralPleitez, Rebecca 14 Latina F 30-Jun-22CaucasianMaxey, Tara East LA 1 F 30-Jun-22CaucasianWilson, Jesse East LA 13 M 30-Jun-22

South LADilon, Kelli 8 African American F 30-Jun-22Torres, Benjamin East LA 13 Latino M 30-Jun-20

South LARucker-Trapp, Rashad 8 African American M 30-Jun-22

KEVIN E. TAYLORNoteworthy Skills and Experiences

• More than a decade of community organizing experience• Over 20 years of experience in creative marketing, outreach, and strategic planning• Excellent verbal communicator, storyteller, and public speaker• Strengths working in both team and leadership roles• Practical organizational leadership skills with years of experience navigating complex

organizations and government systems• Volunteer and staff member at a variety of levels on local political campaigns

Public Service ExperienceState Senator Henry Stern District Director

• Senior supervisor overseeing the only district office and team in Senator’s district• Liaise regularly with community leaders and local elected officials and their staff members• Communicate and build coalitions around the Senator’s policy initiatives• Meet regularly with organizations and constituents regarding key concerns and bill advocacy• Staff the Senator at wide variety of events and meetings in district

West Valley, Santa Clarita, Simi, Moorpark, Malibu, Conejo Valley, CAOctober 2017 - October 2018

Mayor Eric Garcetti, Office of Public Engagement West Valley Area Representative

• Mayor’s representative for all community engagement in West San Fernando Valley• Liaise regularly with community leaders and local elected officials and their staff members• Selecting, overseeing and guiding West Valley Cohort of Mayor’s Youth Council• Participation in communicating and implementing Mayor’s policy initiatives• Respond to and assist with individual constituent concerns• Lead community conduit throughout Aliso Canyon gas blowout incident beginning October 2015

Los Angeles, CA September 2015 - October 2017

Tarzana Community & Cultural Center Executive Director

• Day to day facility management and operational oversight• Maintain and grow membership program• Manage all fundraising, sponsorship, and grant writing efforts• Create new programming to enhance community participation• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee volunteers

Tarzana, CAJune 2014 - September 2015

Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce Director of Community Development

• Recruit new members, nurture relationships, and cultivate successful experiences with an emphasis on an increase in member retention

• Create and manage opportunities for Chamber members to have a meaningful connection to the greater community at-large and fulfillment of social responsibility

• Create and enhance marketing materials and campaigns

Woodland Hills-Tarzana, CA November 2013 - June 2014

San Fernando Valley Coalition on Gangs Steering Committee Member

San Fernando Valley, CAMarch 2013 -January 2015, August 2016 - Present

• The Coalition's purpose is to provide coordination of a multi-faceted, broad based community approach to prevention, intervention and suppression of gang crime

• Originally appointed as representative for all Valley Neighborhood Councils as designee by Executive Committee of Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils

• Returned in August 2016 as representative of Mayor Garcetti’s office• Assisting in planning the business and overseeing the finances of The Coalition

Reseda Neighborhood Council President

Reseda, CAApril 2011 - September 2015

• Establish a vision and steer the organization accordingly to foster an improved Reseda and a greater sense of community pride and participation

• Liaise with city officials, ensure delivery of city services, engage constituents in the process• Create an agenda for and preside over a twice monthly board meeting

Reseda Rising Initiative Project Steering Committee Steering Committee Member

Reseda, CADecember 2014 - September 2015

• Review proposals and select firm to be contracted for Reseda Vision document for Sherman Way Great Streets segment

• Assist in overseeing community inclusion in process to establish a vision for Sherman Way, supported by Reseda stakeholders

11:11 A Creative CollectiveBoard of Directors, Community Outreach

San Fernando Valley, CA Jan. 2012 - September 2015

• Advocate for a thriving and cohesive artist collective striving to make the San Fernando Valley a flourishing destination for innovative art, creativity, and cultural tourism

• Assist in organizing community events, such Canoga Park and Reseda Artwalks• Cultivate partnerships and meaningful government and community-based relationships

West Valley LAPD PALS & Jeopardy Nonprofit Board Board of Directors, Member

West Valley, CAFebruary 2015 - September 2015

• Participate in planning and execution of fundraising for West Valley LAPD Youth Programs

EmpowerLA aka City of LA Dept. of Neighborhood Empowerment Independent Election Administrator

Los Angeles, CA March 2012 - Dec. 2012, Dec. 2013 - April 2014

• Planned and executed the board election process for 16 Neighborhood Councils• Led workshops and information dissemination on ‘how to be an effective candidate’• Assisted NCs with individual and cooperative outreach strategies and implementation

Entertainment Industry ExperiencePark The Van Records & Management / Cornerstone R.A.S. Managing Partner

Southern California + New Orleans, LA March 1995 - September 2011

Built company from scratch with partners, discovering and developing many artists’ careers Manufactured, marketed, and distributed physical and digital assets in an ever-evolving industry Devised marketing plans and budgets for new releases, including major events and tours Managed artists’ day-to-day schedules, strategized career-development Developed strategic business partnerships to enhance profitability and exposure Recipient of several RIAA gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards

Focus on Homelessness and Housing

• Member of Valley-wide planning subcommittee for monthly SPA 2 Connect Days and lead organizer of multiple events serving hundreds of neighbors experiencing homelessness or endeavoring to break down additional barriers in their journey to becoming stably housed

Advisory Board Member at San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission

Member of West Valley Homelessness Alliance

Member of Canoga Park Neighborhood Council Homelessness Advocacy Committee

Member of Mayor Garcetti’s A Bridge Home West Valley Organizing Committee

Participated in Southern California Association of Nonprofit Housing’s California Affordable Housing Leadership Institute

Frequent attendee and participant in San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valley Homeless Coalition (SFSCVHC)

Site Lead for 2018 Point In Time Homeless Count

Panelist or featured guest speaker at multiple town hall meetings on homelessness resources

Co-organizer of interfaith supportive and affordable housing bus tour

Lead organizer of City of Los Angeles’s largest collection, basket construction, and distribution for Mayor’s Welcome Home Project in collaboration with local faith and community organizations

Volunteer at San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Shower Truck program at St. Charles Borromeo Church

Part of core team that planned and implemented Mayor Garcetti’s Days of Compassion initiative engaging over 100 faith leaders and houses of worship across the city to take a larger stake in ending homelessness

Education and TrainingPepperdine University (1991-1995)Public Relations with emphasis in Crisis and Disaster Management and Sociology

Neighborworks America Community Leadership Institute (October 2013)Invitation-only, three-day training event aiming to strengthen the voices and skills of community, resident and volunteer leaders.

GCS International, Los Angeles - Multi-Cultural Leadership Korea Visitation Program (Fall 2016) Member of a delegation that experienced a 10-day deep immersion program in several South Korean cities learning at local universities, engaging with nationally elected leaders, law enforcement, business and cultural leaders with a goal of returning as an effective advocate for the robust Korean-American community in Los Angeles.

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Eric Garcetti Mayor

August 28, 2019

Dear Mr. Taylor:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Commission on Community and Family Services 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.

Mr. Kevin Taylor August 28, 2019 Page 2

As part of the City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Bob Blumenfield, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo, the Chair of the Housing 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 Housing 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,

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Attachment I Mr. Kevin Taylor August 28, 2019

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 or email the following forms to: Claudia Luna, Office of the Mayor, Office of Legislative and External Affairs, 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 Bob Blumenfield

Councilmember Gilbert Cedillo, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination.

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