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March 24, 2017

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

Honorable Members:

Subject to your confirmation, I have reappointed Mr. Kevin James to the Board of Public Works for the term ending June 30, 2022. Mr. James’s current term will expire on June 30, 2017.

I certify that in my opinion Mr. James 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:

Kevin James Board of Public Works6/30/2022

Appointee Information

1. Race/ethnicity: Caucasian

2. Gender: Male

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

4. Are you a registered voter? Yes

5. Prior commission experience: Board of Public Works

6. Highest level of education completed: J.D., University of Houston College of Law

7. Occupation/profession: President of the Board of Public Works

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 Appt Date Term End

Davis, Michael South African American M 18-Jul-13 30-Jun-189

Jacinto, Joel West LA Asian Pacific Islander M 28-Feb-14 30-Jun-1911

James, Kevin Central Caucasian M 12-Jul-13 30-Jun-174

Repenning, Heather

Rivas, Luz________

Central Caucasian F 12-Mar-15 30-Jun-2113

Central Latina F 18-Jul-13 30-Jun-195

KEVIN JAMES

EMPLOYMENT

Public Works

July 2013 - PresentPresident - City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works (Los Angeles, California)

Along with four colleagues on the Board of Public Works, serves as the chief administrators of the Department of Public Works, which consists of more than 5,000 employees who are responsible for design, construction, renovation and operation of public projects ranging from bridges to wastewater treatment plants and libraries; curbside collection of trash and graffiti removal; and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, sewers, streetlights, and trees. Presided over hundreds of public meetings in exercising oversight and promoting transparency regarding public works decisions and the use of taxpayer money that funds public works projects.

March 2015 - PresentDirector and Chief Liaison - Mayor's Office of Film and Television Production (Los Angeles, California)

Oversees and manages the relationship between numerous city departments and the entertainment industry (including industry labor unions, guilds, studios, production companies, location managers, talent agencies, and management companies) to make sure that film, television, commercial, and music video production feels at home in the City of Los Angeles. Supervises the Citywide Filming Coordinator and oversees the film permitting contract with FilmLA, the city's contractor.

Legal

Summer 2001 - July 2013Of Counsel - Lavely & Singer, P.C. (Los Angeles, California)

Entertainment litigator with a broad practice from right of publicity cases to accounting/profit participation cases.(Note: I took a leave of absence from the firm from May 2004 to Sept 2007 to focus on radio broadcasting)

February 1999 - Summer 2001Director - Crosby, Heafy, Roach & May, P.C. (Los Angeles, California) Litigation Department specializing in entertainment litigation and spearheading the firm's development of a new media/entertainment practice

November 1993 - February 1999

Partner (97-99) Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger, LLP(Los Angeles, California)Litigation Department (including some transactional matters)Associate (93-97)

Legal continued

September 1990 - October 1993Assistant United States Attorney - United States Attorney's Office (Los Angeles, CA)

Prosecuted both criminal and civil actions, including forfeiture actions based on drug cases, money laundering cases, insurance fraud, mail and wire fraud, and consumer fraud

Received the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys 1992 Director's Award for Superior Performance (presented by U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, this is one of the Justice Department's highest awards for an Assistant U.S. Attorney)

September 1988 - August 1990 Associate - Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (Los Angeles, California)

Litigation Department

Broadcasting

May 2007 - November 2011 Talk Show Host - The Kevin James Show"

870 KRLA (AM 870) (Los Angeles, California)9 p.m. to midnight (Local issues show with a focus on City Hall)

March 2005 - April 2007 Talk Show Host - "Red Eye Radio with Kevin James"

Talk Radio 790 K.ABC (AM 790) (Los Angeles, California)Host of L.A.'s highest rated local overnight show, midnight to 5 a.m. (Local issues show with a focus on City Hall)

May 2004 - February 2005 Talk Show Host - “Kevin James in the Morning with Oklahoma's First News"

Newsradio 1000 KTOK (AM 1000) (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

January 2003 - April 2004Talk Show Host I On-air Legal Analyst - Talk Radio 790 KABC (Los Angeles, California)

Fill-in host for KABC's weekday talk show hosts

January 2001 - May 2005On-air Legal Analyst Courtroom Television Network, LLC ("Court TV")

(The Catherine Crier Show)

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor - University of Houston College of Law (Houston, Texas) May, 1988Member, Houston Law Review(eligibility based on first year grades - top 10%)

Bachelor of Accountancy - University of Oklahoma (Norman, Oklahoma) May, 1985 Major: AccountingHonors/ Activities: OU Cheerleader; President's Leadership Class Scholar; Dean's Honor Roll; Student Congressman; Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity

Garland High School (Garland, Texas)May, 1981Honors/ Activities: Student Body President; Honor Society; Graduated 10th In the Class out of 400; numerous sports activities.

Diploma -

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Candidate, Mayor of Los Angeles (2011-2013) - Spent time in virtually every neighborhood in the City. Completed a Neighborhood Council tour of more than 50 of the City's Neighborhood Councils. Participated in 42 debates including radio and television debates. Brought an informed independent, outsider's voice into the race and finished third place.

Board Member, Operation Progress - Operation Progress works in partnership with the LAPD to identify South LA's most at-risk (and promising) young students and provides them certainty for a lifetime of learning and success in their community through full scholarship support from second grade through college.

Board Member, First-in Fire Foundation - The Foundation works in cooperation with the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition to provide a wide range of support for the LAFD. The Foundation is best known for its Adopt a Fire Station Program at Fire Station 61/Battalion 18 in Los Angeles. The Foundation has assisted Fire Stations 27, 29, 37, 40, 52, 58, 61, 76, 77, and 94.

Board Member, AIDS Project Los Angeles (1995-2000), Board Co-Chair 1999 and 2000, Board Vice Chair 1998 (maintained an annual budget of $20 million with a full-time staff of approximately 200 employees).

Member, State Bar of California

Member, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ("AFTRA ") (2005-2009)

Member, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (2002-2013)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES continued

Host, Distinguished Speaker Series of Southern California, (introduced and interviewed speakers including former First Lady Laura Bush, former Secretary of State General Colin Powell, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, former President Mikhail Gorbachev', and Caroline Kennedy).

Volunteer, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials ("NALEO") - Provide legal assistance for naturalization workshops around Southern California as part of NALEO's ya es hora campaign sponsored by the NALEO Educational Fund.

Member, Board of Advisors, Texas Review of Entertainment and Sports Law, University of Texas School of Law.

Board Member, Access Now for Gay and Lesbian Equality ("A.N.G.L.E. ") (1994 - 2000), A.N.G.L.E. was a political action and advocacy organization made up of community and business leaders in Los Angeles from the LGBT community.

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Eric Garcetti Mayor

March 24, 2017

Mr. Kevin James

Dear Mr. James:

I am pleased to inform you that I hereby reappoint you to the Board of Public Works 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 David Ryu, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Joe Buscaino, the Chair of the Public Works and Gang Reduction 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 Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee. Sometime 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. Kevin James March 24, 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,

-ht-ERIC GARCETTI Mayor

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Attachment I Mr. Kevin James March 24, 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 David Ryu

Councilmember Joe Buscaino, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination

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