Got a Problem? Demolish It.

The unfortunate call came at 5:45pm on Wednesday evening when on the opposite end of the phone I heard, “It’s gone.  They tore down the library.”  The voice on the other end of the phone was Joycie Fickett, the widow of Edward H. Fickett, FAIA, the man behind the design of the demolished West Hollywood Park library built in 1959 after receiving approval from the county to design the Mater Plan of West Hollywood Park in 1957.  Who else to call upon other than the Master of Master Planning?  Fickett won awards for his work on the library on both national and international levels.

The round about way we found out about the demolition was through a close friend of Mrs. Fickett’s and ex-wife of Wolfgang Puck, Barbara Lazaroff (Spago Hollywood designed by Fickett) who supported keeping the Fickett library and decided to call her City Manager friend, Paul Arevalo late Wednesday afternoon to also plea to the City for alternative measures to demolition.  He was short and to the point.  The demolition had taken place.  When she asked him as to whether he or the City contacted Mrs. Fickett, he replied, “I couldn’t do it to Mrs. Fickett.  I think she is a lovely person and I just don’t have the heart to tell her.”  Some may counter Arevalo was missing some other anatomical parts.

Upon hearing the updated report, I had to go see for myself.  My findings were very sad, as the City had destroyed two-thirds of the building by Wednesday evening.  The City started their process on Tuesday.  Crushed California brick, twisted steel and broken glass, were in piles where the library once stood.  Where was their demolition permit?  When I checked Building and Safety last Wednesday, they had nothing on the books.

Arevalo and County Supervisor, Zev Yarolslavsky orchestrated the plan to secretly go about the demolition as the County signed off on the Lease Option Agreement between the two entities.  Yaroslavsky had the power to stop the City of West Hollywood and the lack of oversight within the Master Plan.  The two men ultimately deemed the best way to handle the “problem” was to demolish it.

As I have followed the City’s actions the past four months and extensively reviewed the New West Hollywood Park plan, I am not surprised by the recent action.  It is only apropos for them to move forward without allowing the public a proper good-bye to a building that had served it’s community well. 

Adaptive re-use options were becoming too heated of a topic as of late for the City to allow the building to stand one more day.  At least they should have allowed for discussion of salvage and possible relocation.  Again, they showed no signs of resourcefulness and environmental impact as they continue to laude an unimpressive new structure barely meeting the lowest LEED certification standards.  Fickett’s work had more sustainable elements than the newly designed parking garage / library. When speaking with Regina O’Brien, Chair of LA Conservancy Modern Committee, she was disappointed the City never allowed the Conservancy an opportunity to document the interiors for historical purpose. I was personally denied access for the past four months.  Paranoid?

The claustrophobic feeling you now have when visiting the park is devastating.  No longer do we have views of the West Hollywood Hills from the park.  The PDC’s soon to be finished Red building of triangular glass mass blocks the view.   With West Hollywood only 1.9 miles, the 34,000sf of new library is seems a little overkill for the size of the community.  The City’s design could not incorporate the 5,100 sf of the Fickett library and find adaptive re-use alternatives for the building.  It only appropriate in West Hollywood size would matter.

Truth be told, the City of West Hollywood never really deserved the Fickett library.  They never embraced the architectural treasure. Instead, they relied solely on their own judgment and taste.  Even though the library was removed from the Master Plan very early on in the project, the City contends it didn’t matter, as the 2004 Plan was the final plan and the Errata was from the 2003 plan.  The problem I have with it is the City never shared this important component of the 2003 plan to the Park’s Planning Committee.  When you don’t work with full disclosure to the community, how can the people be expected to give proper comment?  Again, the City has it’s own agenda and it certainly does not involve anyone else’s opinion.  They will instead choose to demolish your opinion.  They ignore the demands of the community, as well as the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declarations from years past.

Still, the City has not performed their end of the environmental Mitigated Negative Declaration.  The City is required to have performed a complete survey of the work by Edward H. Fickett, FAIA located within West Hollywood.   This is known as MND 14-1.  The City refuses to complete the full survey of the architect’s work, as they are long overdue with the required full survey.  Instead, the City only delivered seven multi-unit properties within their survey of his work.  What happened to all of the single-family homes and commercial buildings he had designed?  Seven buildings is a gross under-representation.

Unless you grease the palms of the officials or you provide HBO Emmy After-party tickets, you will not be heard by the City of West Hollywood.  They do not have enough humility to recognize error nor true thoughtfulness to listen to their constituents.  Instead, the close-knit government body ultimately decides the fate of the City without proper public comment. Whatever the City may say in regards to public comment periods in relation to the Fickett library are false.  They did not perform due diligence and acted improperly with their time period of the Mitigated Negative Declarations in 2004.  They fell short of the mandated requirement.  This again being another glaring issue the City was facing through legal action being prepared. 

Disrespect and a class-less approach towards the architect’s contributions to the City of West Hollywood are only exemplified by the garish acts they have performed in conjunction with the Fickett library.  It’s no wonder we were met with such trepidation and childish behavior.  It is after all “Boy’s Town”, not “Men’s Town”.

Mid-Century Modern Timelines and Litigatious Enui

Back in July at the last City Council meeting, I presented the Mayor in a meeting prior to the General Meeting a timeline of events outlining specifically to the Edward H. Fickett, FAIA designed West Hollywood Park Library in relation to the Master Plan which calls for the City to redevelop the West Hollywood Park and Library facilities.  Hence, we are awaiting the doors to be open of the new Library knowing as soon as they do, the doors to the Fickett library will not only be closed, but demolished.

Now, I find it on the Agenda of the next Council meeting's Closed Session Item 3.

This is the timeline given to the Mayor and City Attorney:

Hence, Mike Jenkins, the City Attorney was given the above timeline and then responded on Monday, August 8, 2011.

My Response to the Letter sent by City Attorney Michael Jenkins through Ms. Morgan:
August 8, 2011 via email

Ms. Morgan-

Thank you for passing along the response from Mr. Jenkins in reference to the Fickett-designed Library in West Hollywood Park.  As I spoke with Supervisor Yaroslavsky's office last week, the County now has a hold of the Errata Sheet as well as me enclosing a copy for your own records, since Mr. Jenkins did not acknowledge this in his response.  This email is now being delivered to all concerned parties within the City and County.

As the Land Transfer Agreement between the County of Los Angeles and the City of West Hollywood was based on Resolution 03-2837 and the the 2004 Master Plan, it is clear the City is violation of the Land Agreement on several counts, the County is now being notified of these points as they create serious conflict within the Agreement between the parties.  The Phasing of construction is getting creative and the demolition of the Fickett Library is finally coming up for the FIRST TIME through the city's Capital Project Phase 1B (which technically is the Master Plan Phase IV, which you know requires the city to perform a NEW EIR prior to starting Phase IV). 

It is being recommended to all County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors and West Hollywood Council to take a closer look at things before major litigation will take place due to a bad deal between the County and City, CEQA violations, and more mistrust by the community with government officials trying to bully their way into a Master Plan where the community is constantly being asked, "Where were you during Public Comment?"  We were all at home thinking the Library was off the table.  The question I have to all officials is, "Where were you?"  The State agency CEQA isn't too pleased at the moment with West Hollywood and their Master Plan.  There were some serious mis-representations within some of the findings and have now been brought to their attention. 

The MND's conclusion brought about through services provided by Myra Frank and Associates as well as Tom Dodson & Associates who both acknowledge the Library is not to be demolished as part of the City's current plans, were then responded to through an Errata Sheet pulling the Library out of the project ENTIRELY.  Perhaps you do some more revisiting with folks as I have and then you may come to the conclusions you base here on myth.  The Resolutions and documents all provide support keeping the Fickett Library. Again, both agencies have been contacted and confirmation has been received from them the Library was never to be demolished.  Both parties seemed to express their equal concern when told the City is going ahead in plans for demolition.

You may want to prepare yourselves for the County Board of Supervisors to start inquiring as to the legality of the Land Transfer Agreement as the time tables are getting ready to shift the property over to the City.  It seems here you are in violation of the agreement as you are now changing what was given to them back in 2003 when you started the Plan.  Any mention of destruction of the Library was taken out of the project through the Errata Sheet, Mr. Jenkins does not bother to mention in his response back to me.  Again, the Errata is left out of the picture like it has throughout the City's bullying to the community to have this Library destroyed for 5,000sf of grass.  Meanwhile an important Historic Monument is razed so the city can water the grass?

The changing of the agreement and having the Library demolished would also threaten your grant funding as what was submitted to the State is not what you are acting off of.  Clearly, the City should try to avoid future litigation as this is a simple issue to put at rest.  The City needs to keep the Fickett designed Library and re-use the Library for other uses the city deems appropriate, such as a Reception Hall, Tourist Center, Historical Landmark Center...

Further, the creative nature in the changing of the City's phasing of the Master Plan is piquing my interest.  The only way around having the old Library demolished was by incorporating it into the Capital Project Plan through Phase 1B.   Plans to incorporate the demolition of the Library as part of your Capital Plan Phase 1B is just a joke.  This was only adopted back in May of 2011.  This would be THE first time the Library was mentioned for demolition.  As the Master Plan laid out the Phases early on, why was the Fickett Library not mentioned in any of the language that was adopted by the city?  Maybe because it was never to be torn down?  Here's how I see the Phases of the Master Plan working through the Plans at hand.

• Phase 1 - Library and Single Level Parking Structure.  "The construction of the library and parking structure will be completed without disturbing other facilities including the existing library."

• Phase 2 - Aquatic Center and 2nd level of the Parking Structure.  "Upon completion of the aquatic center, the existing pool will be removed for the next phase of park expansion."

• Phase 3 - Recreation Center and 3rd level of the Parking Structure.
  

• Phase 4 - Expanded Park (Long Term Proposals) "Removal of existing facilities along San Vicente Blvd will allow for build out of the expanded park.  San Vicente Blvd's right of way will be narrowed and shifted easterly." (This is what the City calls Capital Plan Phase 1B.)

Please review the Phases of the Master Plan and the Capital Project one more time to read the language correctly.  If you need the documents, I am more than happy to forward them to you.  I seem to have a file cabinet full of the issue at hand.  ;-)

In the meantime, I hope you have a good afternoon.  I look forward to seeing everyone Monday evening as I will present to the public and Council the findings at hand. 

Too many times I have been asked why now?  Why did I not do anything earlier?  Perhaps no one thought the Library was in jeopardy as Resolution 03-2837 PULLED IT OUT OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT.  Again, this was the basis of the final 2004 Master Plan.  My question is, "Where have YOU been throughout this process?  Where have you been to direct the City to get back on course and drive the ship properly?  Where was the closely guarded eye as this project spans almost a decade making it more important to follow every step of the way?

Truly yours,

Steve Ward
Los Angeles Modern Action Council ( LAMAC), Chair

Fickett, an American Architectural Hero. Creator of West Hollywood Park Library.

ACTION ALERT:

West Hollywood Library Threatened with Demolition

Please Comment by July 11, 2011

The fight isn’t over until I am laying down in front of the bulldozer!  

What you think matters and I encourage you to support Mid-Century Modern Architecture as we enter a new era of preservation for work designed during this innovative and eco-friendly period in architecture.  

I would like you to take moment to brief yourself below and if you feel compelled to comment on the issue, please do.  It is the most economical way of supporting a Cause as your comments really do matter.  I can assure I will personally submit a file to the City prior to the July 18^th City Council meeting, as long as you “cc” me your thoughts.  It will be important for me to keep track of things as the weeks advance.  I understand the Fickett Library is my own battle, but I’d sure like to feel I wasn’t alone on this issue of advocacy?  After studying the reports and inner-politics of the City itself, this issue just comes down to what is right and what is wrong.  I thank you for your time in advance.

The 1959 Edward Hale Fickett, FAIA designed West Hollywood Park Library is targeted for demolition in “the Fall” of 2011 as the City of West Hollywood implements their Phase 1B of the Master Plan.  I need your help to persuade the City that demolishing this 5,170sf building is unnecessary, misguided, and detrimental to the City’s and County’s program of local landmarks and cultural heritage. 

Ed Fickett’s Contributions to the Communities of Los Angeles

As the City was busy planning the celebration of their 25 years of Cityhood through their 25^th Anniversary Capital Project initiatives, they seemed to overlook the historical relevance of the West Hollywood Park Library turning 50 and becoming eligible for Historic Cultural Monument status due to the 4^th generation Angeleno’s cultural contributions to the City from the planning of the West Hollywood Park, including the Library to the design of one of the city’s first openly gay restaurant, if not the very first.  After the restaurant had closed, a trendy restaurant on Oscar Night was launched by an Austrian chef who turned the place into one of Hollywood’s biggest celebrity destinations in West Hollywood.

With Edward Fickett’s architectural contributions in West Hollywood, an estimated 35 projects at one point, his architecture firm opened a second office conveniently located at 9026 Melrose Avenue to accommodate the work in the area.  The main office was located only a short distance away on Beverly Blvd, but Fickett insisted to be close to the work he was involved with at the time.  If it meant opening another office, than so be it.  The 4^th generation Angeleno was committed to the development of the City of West Hollywood, as well apply his genius on a local, state, national and international stage.

His work has inspired many architects and had the encouragement of Fickett himself as he often toured and spoke with students to discuss the merits of Modern.  His accessibility to the common man and modest ego kept this man’s feet on the ground while traveling the world involved with resort complexes, the development of Master Plans, port facilities, military installations along with the many residential homes built for not just the common man returning from a world of war, but the famous ones looking for a new place to build on the French Riviera.  Hence, the name chosen for his design for 1400 N. Hayworth Ave might have some relation as it is called, the Hollywood Riviera.   

His unique regional perspective as an architect born and raised in California, he emphasized openness, light, functionality, and a gentle footprint on the Mid-Century Modern design landscape.  The irony is Fickett notated the West Hollywood Park Library as an example of his Achievement in Architectural Design within his application for Fellowship to the American Institute of Architects.  How the City got past the historical significance of the West Hollywood Park’s creator is beyond anyone’s comprehension.  It makes you wonder whom the City hires to investigate merits of architecture and historical significance on behalf of the City.

Now, the City seeks to raze the environmentally friendly Library building in order to sod and water an additional 5,200sf of grass area in the park.  The park will transform from 1.09 acres of grass and trees to 4.78 acres when the proposed Phase 1B is completed.  This is an additional 3.69 acres of grass and tree area.  When the Master Plan originally was created, the contingent was for an additional 2.5 acres. 

A City Council playing by the rules?

With all things relating politics, we must follow proper decorum.  The city is required to conduct an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) notating any impacts to the environment such as tree removals, air quality, parking, Historic Resources, et al.  Due to the historic relevancy of the Fickett structures that comprised the Hollywood Park, the City included a specific study on those buildings.  As a result of that study and the gross negligence in estimating the severity of Historic Impact the project would have on the community at large, two mitigation measures were recommended and ultimately adopted.   Hence, the City decided to go around specific mandates and regulations in regards to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) along with the two negative impact report findings in the Initial Study Report and allowed themselves to move forward with their plans to raze structures in the Park area, including the Fickett Library.

The official Public Comment period is over and the City has decided to move forward with plans of the Park without the Fickett Library included and without preserving one building on the site by using the excuse the Public Opinion Period is now over.  It has been over for years now.  But, it doesn’t mean we cannot continue the conversation with the City, as they have not finalized their design plans for the Phase 1B portion of the development, which includes the area of the Fickett Library. 

One of the latest renderings of PHASE 1B actually includes a reference to a new building in the same area of the old library, so I just have to question the City’s intent? 

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

The City has demonstrated their lack of respect to the Park as they have not maintained the buildings sufficiently within the last three to five years.  The Library sees sandbags protecting it from water damage, invasive root growth from harmful trees in front of the structure and an overall lack of general upkeep make apparent the City’s dislike for entertaining a thought from the past. 

Re-Use: the Eco-Friendly Approach

Wouldn’t it be a novel idea for the City to hold on to the building and start to treat it with a little respect as it now has sand bags blocking any water damage and the overall lack of care for a responsibility of upkeep to the County of Los Angeles.  Again, the City has no regard for anyone else’s rules.  I believe there is always room for a win-win situation.  They have all ready taken the park, in theory.  They have stated there is no intent on keeping anything.  What if they did?  What if the Fickett Library became a place where couples could go perform a wedding ceremony or wedding reception or both?  It will only be a matter of time before the State accepts same-sex marriages, again.  What an ideal setting for ceremonies and mid-sized receptions.  The City could benefit economically by renting it out for special events. Kings Road Park is appropriate for small wedding ceremonies. 

But take a moment to imagine the park with the Fickett Library transformed and properly maintained while included within the new proposed plans?  THe CIty still has time to save face before the ugly mess comes crashing back to haunt them in the long run.  The City could also work special event gatherings in conjunction with the PDC special events across the street.  Why not?  The Party Palace is just one idea and there could be thousands of re-use ideas yet to be explored.  

It has to be mentioned as it is too obvious not to.  The approach to re-use is one of the most eco-friendly and economic approaches towards development, considering the building itself was designed as an energy efficient and sustainable structure.  One look at the design closely allowing morning direct light through the floor to ceiling windows while the pocket windows on the roof allow for diffused light to filter into the building.

West Hollywood Cultural Resources Designation Program’s Mission Statement

“The primary mechanism for the protection of cultural resources from demolition, inappropriate alteration, and neglect is through cultural resources designation programs. While listing in the National Register and California Register may dissuade demolition and inappropriate alterations, such listings also trigger environmental review through Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. Designation under the West Hollywood Cultural Heritage Preservation Ordinance offers the strongest protection. Buildings may only be demolished if their preservation will result in economic hardship for the owner.  Alterations to these cultural resources are reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.”

When a City cannot seem to live up to it’s own messaging, it then becomes time for the people of the community to hold the elected and appointed officials to their commitment to cultural heritage, especially a city only 25 years old.  It is of the utmost importance we speak now or forever hold our tongues!

Nomination for the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture (Category 1)

The Fickett Library is eligible to be nominated for the American Institute of Architects, Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture (Category 1).   The objective of this prestigious award is to merit architects who follow(ed) the philosophy of Thomas Jefferson.

“Jefferson demonstrated a commitment to excellence in architecture in order to improve the public's understanding of its own potential through various models of quality design. He pursued a more sensitive and responsible government as well as enhanced standards of living and learning for the general public.

The product of good public buildings, such as post offices, recreation centers, libraries, educational facilities, and infrastructure projects that impact a broad cross-section of a community structure, must be recognized for the significance of their lasting contribution to our enhanced quality of life.” - AIA

Not only did Fickett design the urban plan for the West Hollywood Park initiated by the State of California to improve park areas during the 1950s, but he also designed the Port of Los Angeles Cargo and Passenger areas; planned and designed large-scale HUD home developments under the Eisenhower Administration, which provided tens of thousands of homes to Vets returning from war; Multi-Housing innovation with projects like the Hollywood Riviera, West Hollywood, a Historic Cultural Monument; he served as the Architectural Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills from 1977 to 1986, as well as designed several other Civic buildings of our community.  Fickett’s body of work merits the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture as well as saving one of his designs from the historic park.

We're all winners with Fickett

Fickett received numerous awards over his lifetime.  In 1954, he received an ‘Award of Merit’, National Association of Home Builders, Sherman Park Housing Development and a ‘Design Award for Progressive Architecture’, Housing Development for Araco, Inc., Northridge.  In 1955, Fickett received the ‘Award of Merit’ from the National Association of Home Builders, Apartment Project for George Alexander Co., Hollywood.  1956 was a big year for Fickett to be honored.  Again he receives an ‘Award of Merit’ from the National Association of Home Builders, Sherman Park Housing Development, a ‘First Honor Award’ by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for his Buena Park Housing Development for GMB Corp., an ‘Award of Merit’ from the AIA for his Speculative Housing in Encino, CA., and another ‘Award of Merit’ from House and Home for the Residential design of the Encino home.  In 1957, the architect received an ‘Award of Merit’ by the AIA for the Housing Development for McDonald Brothers in Covina, CA. Also that year Fickett received the ‘Award of Merit’ from the AIA for the Housing Development in Palos Verdes associated with the McCarthy Co. The awards just continue with three more received in 1960.  ‘The Regional Merit Award’ by Parent’s Magazine for the Housing Development in LaMesa, CA, a ‘National Merit Award’ given by Parent’s Magazine for the Residence of Dr. and Mrs. David M. Stenzil, LaMesa, CA and a ‘Citation for Architectural Design by American Home Magazine’ for his Grossmont Hills Housing Development in San Diego, CA.  In 1963, the ‘Better Homes for All America Award’ was given to Fickett by the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine for yet another Housing development as well as receiving a ‘Design Leadership Award’ by Practical Builder Magazine for his Housing Development in association with Westborough Homes.

Fickett also was recognized with 'Certificate of Appreciation' by the Federal Housing Administration (1960), National Association of Home Builders (1961), Pacific Coast Builders (1965 and 1967).  He also received an 'Appreciation of Service’ award by the American Arbitration Association (1963).

Fickett was appointed to the Federal Housing Advisory Board, Washington, DC, in 1958.  He attended quarterly meetings during 1958 and 1959 and was. With other members of the Advisory Board, he was jointly responsible for rewriting the Minimum Property Requirements of the Federal Housing Administration.

At the time of Fickett’s first submission of his application for Fellowship with the AIA, he happened to be the Chairman of the Southern California Chapter of the AIA and ultimately received the Fellowship in 1969 with a major endorsement by A. Quincy Jones, FAIA.

Take Action.  Speak out.

• Every effort should be taken to avoid the demolition of this potential landmark building and find a way to incorporate it into the design of the Master Plan.

• The West Hollywood Park Library can be adapted to fit the needs of the gay community as a place for marriage ceremonies and receptions with the City receiving an economic incentive by renting the facility as a special events room.

• With proper maintenance and the removal of invasive roots from trees around the site, the building could once again be restored to the original luster it once had.

• The West Hollywood Park Library can be sensitively upgraded for enhanced energy efficiency to meet the project’s sustainability goals. 

• Increasing the Parks total green area by more than 3 acres would indicate there is room for discussion in keeping the West Hollywood Library from being razed as there would adequate green area with the new Master Plan including the Fickett Library.

• Demolition of the West Hollywood Park Library, would call into question the City’s ability to protect our cultural heritage when clear adaptive reuse options exist.

• Plans to raze the West Hollywood Library should be avoided.  This sets a precedent and could invite further changes and cumulative impacts to this linear historic landscape monument.

Please Comment by July 11, 2011 and Get One Friend to Do the Same

I ask you from the bottom of my heart to take a few minutes to gather your thoughts and contact the Councilmembers of West Hollywood through a letter.  If you and one friend of yours could spend 20 minutes to put together some thoughts on a situation that just isn’t right, you could help create history by protecting this cultural resource for future generations to come.  Take action now!  Write to the West Hollywood Councilmembers and let them know what you think.  Let’s make a difference.

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West Hollywood Park Library, Edward H. Fickett, FAIA Preservation Video

As I am an advocate for Mid-Century Modern architecture, some of you may have noticed my involvement with the West Hollywood Park Library.  Not the new library, but the library design in 1959 by the great American architect, Edward H. Fickett, FAIA.  The City of West Hollywood is in the midst of moving forward with their Master Plan Phase 1B which would see the library building razed without any foresight of the legacy the building has and the significance of the architect's body of work along with the building being an amazing example of Post War Modern architecture.  Mr. Fickett's incredible dedication to facilitating the needs of the average man include designing a city park where each building had a distinctive look approach to Mid-Century design.  I hope you enjoy this amateurish assembly of the library shot yesterday while visiting the West Hollywood Park and noticed the congregation of people throughout the park.  It will be interesting to see how the one building on the south end of the park will accommodate all the people, traffic and congestion the activities will bring.  No light at the Parking entrance on San Vicente?  A bus stop, but no traffic signal...  Look both ways folks or you might get hit by a bulldozer!  

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