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.