Eric Garcetti

Mayor

May 10, 2016

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

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have appointed Ms. Debra "Debbie" Wehbe to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2018. Ms. Wehbe will fill the vacancy created by Rosemary Llewelyn, who withdrew from consideration.

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

Sincerely,

ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (213) 978-0600MAYOR.LAClTY.ORG

COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM

Name: Debra "Debbie" WehbeCommission: Board of Neighborhood CommissionersEnd of Term: 6/30/2018

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Caucasian

2. Gender: Female

3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 4 - Central

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience:

6. Highest level of education completed: M.A. Rosier School of Education, USC

7. Occupation/profession: Co-Owner, F and D Properties, Real Estate Acquisition and Management

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 Ethnicity Gender Appt. Date Term end

Atkinson, Joy South LA 10 African American F 09-Oct-13 30-Jun-20

Grant, Lydia North Valley 7 Caucasian F 16-Oct-13 30-Jun-17

Lafarqa, Josh Central 15 Latino M 14-Aug-15 30-Jun-20

Lipmen, Eli West LA 5 Caucasian M 04-Feb-14 30-Jun-16

Rubio, Olivia East Los Angeles 14 Latina F 16-Oct-13 30-Jun-16

Shaffer, Leonard South Valley 3 Caucasian M 19-Sep-11 30-Jun-19

Debra Pease Wehbe (Debbie Wehbe)Resume, 2016

Education:B.S. & CA Teaching Credential for ECE thru 12th grade, University of Southern California MA & EdD (in progess) undertaken at Rosier School of Education, USC

Teaching Experience: LAUSD and Private sector. Elementary grades, preschool and Title 5 Early Childhood Program.

Work Experience:1970 to 2005: Owner/Head of School, Hollywood Little Red School House

(AKA, Hollywood Schoolhouse.)

My educational background, coupled with varied teaching experiences, gave me a strong platform to lead the growth of the school. From 1984 on, the expansion included elementary grades and physical growth of the campus. From 45 preschoolers to 350 students, accredited and now non-profit, I have experienced every step in development.

1986 to present: Co-Owner, F and D Properties, Real Estate Acquisition and Management 2005

to present: Education Consultant and Community Activist

Honors:1977 National Honorary Association for Women in Education.

1990 Pioneer Woman Award, City of Los Angeles, Commission on the Status of Women

1991 Susan B. Anthony Education Award, Business and Professional Women's Club

1995 Third Century Business Award, Hollywood Coordinating Council

1999 Woman of Distinction Award, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

2014 Outstanding Club Service, Rotary International District 5280 Governor's Award

Community Service:1975 Member, Mayor's Advisory Committee on Child Care Programs, City of L.A.

1984 Member representing Preschool Directors Los Angeles County Preschool Safety Task Force

1992 to 1995: Board Member, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

1980 to 1984: State President, Professional Association of Childhood Education

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Debra Pease Wehbe (Debbie Wehbe) Resume, 2016

1989 to 1995: Board Member, Accreditation Committee,National Independent Private School Association

1985 to 1995: Commissioner for Private Education, State of CA, Advisory Committee on Child Care Programs

1990 Founding Member, Hollywood Sentinels' Neighborhood Watch

1992 Chair, Housing and Social Needs Committee, Hollywood Redevelopment Agency

1994 Founding Member, Hollywood Beautification Team (Now, Los Angeles Beautification Team)

1995 to 1998:LAPD

Member, Police Advisory Committee, Hollywood Division,

2000 Interim President, Formation Committee,Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

2002 Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council CertifiedThe First certified NC in Hollywood, 22nd in LA.

2002 to 2011: President, Central Hollywood NeighborhoodCouncil Member, Planning and Land UseCommittee

2003 Member, Los Angeles City College, Child DevelopmentAdvisory Committee

2003 to present: Coordinator, Mansfield Fountain Community Garden

2005and Discourse

Speaker, Mayoral Housing Summit, Housing Our Future Through Density, Dollars,

2005 to 2008: Member representing CD 4, Regional Volunteer Neighborhood OversightCommittee, Prop K: L.A. for Kids Program

2006 to present: Board Member, Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club

2007 to 2008: Chair, representing CD 4, Regional Volunteer Neighborhood OversightCommittee, Prop K: L.A. for Kids Program

2009 to 2010: President, Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club

2011 to 2013: Treasurer, Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

2014 to 2016: Chair, Pageant of the Arts, Music Competition for High School Students,Sponsored by Rotary International District 5280

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Eric Garcetti Mayor

May 10, 2016

Ms. Debra "Debbie" Wehbe

Dear Ms. Wehbe:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2018. 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.

200 N. SPRING STREET, ROOM 303 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (2 13) 978-0600MAYOR.LACITY.ORG

CEC Form 60

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

____ Your City Councilmember David Ryu (contact at (213) 473-7004).

____ Councilmember Herb Wesson, Chair of the Council Committeeconsidering your nomination (contact at (213) 473-7010).

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