ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR January 31, 2013 Honorable Members of the City Council clo City Clerk City Hall, Room 395 Honorable Members: Subject to your confirmation, I have today appointed Ms. Erika Cabrera to the EI Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority for the term ending June 30, 2013 .. Ms. Cabrera will fill the vacancy created by Tammy Membreno, who has resigned. I certify that in my opinion Ms. Cabrera is especially qualified by reason of training and experience for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City. Very tr ,(y\l ours , IOR~IGOSA ARV:sd Attachment 200 NORTH SPRfNG STREET· Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 PHONE: (213) 978-0600 • FAX: (213) 978-0750 EMAIL: [email protected]
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ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA
MAYOR
January 31, 2013
Honorable Members of the City Councilclo City ClerkCity Hall, Room 395
Honorable Members:
Subject to your confirmation, I have today appointed Ms. Erika Cabrera to the EI PuebloDe Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority for the term ending June 30, 2013 .. Ms.Cabrera will fill the vacancy created by Tammy Membreno, who has resigned.
I certify that in my opinion Ms. Cabrera is especially qualified by reason of training andexperience for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointmentsolely in the interest of the City.
Very tr ,(y\lours,
IOR~IGOSA
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200 NORTH SPRfNG STREET· Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012
Erika CabreraEI Pueblo De Los Angeles Historical Monument AuthorityJune 30,2013
Appointee Information
1. Race/ethnicity.: Latina
2. Gender: Female
3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 14 - East Los Angeles
4. Are you a registered voter? Yes
5. Prior commission experience: None
6. Attendance record of past commission appointment(s):
7. Highest level of education completed: Masters in Art History
8. Occupation/profession: Program Coordinator, Youth Policy Instutute
9. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume
10. Purpose of this appointment: Replace resigned commissioner
11. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee):
Name APe CD Ethnicity Gender Term endsCervantes, Ancel R North Vallev 7 Latino M 30-Jun-13Fasano, Felicia East 13 Caucasian F 30-Jun-14Jacques, Carol East 14 Latina F 30-Jun-16Louie, David W. East 13 Asian Pacific Islander M 30-Jun-14
Ramos, Juan Central 9 Latino M 30-Jun-13See, Lisa West 11 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jun-16Siguenza, Herbert Central 14 Latino M 30-Jun-12Slack, Latonva Central 10 African American F 30-Jun-14
Erika Cabrera
Professional SummaryHighly motivated and skilled Coordinator who graciously handles and resolves challengingclient issues. Driven to consistently deliver exceptional client support. Eager to work in politicsto obtain more experience and knowledge to better serve and uplift the Los Angelescommunities.
Skills• Managerial background• Negotiations • Decisive• Effective public speaker • Reliable• Conflict resolution • Goal-oriented• Fluent in Spanish • Organized• Educational programs • Team player• Computer-savvy
Work History0112011 to CurrentProgram Coordinator Youth Policy Institute - Los Angeles, CA.
Coordinate partner relationships, install computer labs, outreach, provide support forcomputer labs, track usage, and provide information for grant designated outcomes.
01/2010 to 0112011Program Coach LA's BEST - Los Angeles, CA.
Facilitated educational and logistical support to 6 elementary school sites.
09/2008 to 11/2010Co-author Independent Author - Greenwood Lake, NY
Co-wrote 'Diego Rivera: A Biography
0912007 to 12/2009Instructor California State University of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA.
Taught courses, created syllabus, created all tests including final, graded work, andcounseled students.
11/2006 to 06/2009Curator and Director of Art Gallery Nanna Gallery - Los Angeles, CA
Conducted all administrative duties, coordinated exhibitions, conducted art tours andfacilitated art courses for community and local college.
12/2005 to 02/2006Curator Casita Del Pueblo - Whittier, CA
Administered finances and coordinated art exhibitions.
I partnered with local colleges and artists to amerce the gallery into the surroundingcommunity.
0612003 to 08/2003Intern The John Paul Getty Museum - El Pueblo de Los Angeles Monument
Assisted in curating art, archiving photographs and slides, oral history transcribing, docent,and wrote an article for El Pueblo de Los Angeles Monument newsletter.
EducationMaster of Arts: Art History California State University of Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Art History and Ethnic Studies University of Riverside - Riverside, CA
ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA
MAYOR
January 31,2013
Ms. Erika Cabrera
Dear Ms. Cabrera:
I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the EI Pueblo De Los AngelesHistorical Monument Authority for the term ending June 30, 2013. In order to completethe process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many ofwhich require a trip downtown. If you require parking during these procedures, pleasecall Sui Duong in my Office at (213) 978-0724 and he will arrange it for you.
To begin the appointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed CityCommissioner Ethics Pledge, Commission Remuneration Form, Undated SeparationForm and Background Release within one week of receiving this letter. Thesedocuments are necessary to help us ensure the most efficient, open and accountableCity government possible. Further, Mayor's Office policy requires you to befingerprinted as part of the background check that is done on all potentialCommissioners. To do so, please bring this letter to the Background Unit ofEmployment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East TempleStreet, Room 235, Los Angeles, (213) 473-9343. Fingerprints must be taken withinthree working days from the receipt of this letter.
Under separate cover you will be receiving a packet from the City Ethics Commissioncontaining information about the City's conflict of interest laws and a copy of the StateForm 700/Statement of Economic Interests. City law requires that you complete andreturn this form within 21 days of your nomination to the City Ethics Commission, 200North Spring Street, City Hall, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. Any inquiriesregarding this form should be directed to Shannon Prior at the Ethics Commission at(213) 978-1960.
200 NORTH SPRING STREET· Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012PH 0 N E: (213) 978 - 0 6 0 0 • FAX: (213) 978 - 0750
As part of City Council confirmation process, you will need to arrange a meeting withJose Huizar, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Ricrard Alarcon, the Chair ofthe Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee, to answer any questions they may have.You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when yourappointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks, Health and Aging Committee. Sometime thereafter, you will also be notified by the committee clerk when your appointmentwill be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, youwill be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office, Room 395, City Hall.Deputy Mayor Ramel Pascual's staff will be responsible to assist you during theconfirmation process if you have questions.
Commissioners must be residents of the City of Los Angeles. If you move at any pointduring your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan toresign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately.
Warmest congratulations and thank you for agreeing to continue helping in my efforts toserve the people of the City of Los Angeles.
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Attachment IMs. Erika CabreraJanuary 31, .2013
Nominee Check List
1.Within three days:
__ Get fingerprinted to complete background check.No appointment is necessary. Bring the Mayor's letter to:Background Unit of Employment Services Division, PersonnelDepartment" Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles,(213) 473-9343.
II. Within one week:
Mail or fax the following forms to: Office of the Mayor, Attn: Sui Duong, Office ofLegal Counsel, 200 N. Spring St., # 303, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Fax: (213)978-0720.
__ Ethics Pledge
Remuneration Form--
__ Undated Separation Form
__ Background Check Release
__ Commissioner Information SheeWoluntary Statistics
III. Within 21 days:
Fife the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required tofile, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office.
_ Statement of Economic Interest ("Form 700")IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination untilyour completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission.
__ Residence Verification Form
IV. .As soon as posslble, schedule a meeting with:
A member of Deputy Mayor Ramel Pascual's staff can assist you with thesearrangements. (Mayor's Office: 213-978-0600)
__ Your City Councilmember Jose Huizar (contact at 213-473-7014).
__ Councilmember Ricrard Alarcon, Chair of the Council Committeeconsidering your nomination (contact at 213-473-7007).
