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May 24, 2007
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Review Advisory CommitteeAd-Hoc Sub Committee
Review Advisory CommitteeAd-Hoc Sub Committee
Ad-Hoc Sub Committee MembersIntroduction
Ad-Hoc Sub Committee MembersIntroduction
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• Renee Chavez, Chair• Aida Bobadilla• Sherri Breskin • Nadine Diaz • Susan Dickson• Rita Govea
Rodriguez • Juan Jimenez
• Irvin Lai• Daisy Ma• Mary Louise Reeves• Rachel Santos • Diana Tarango• Armando Ybarra
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Previous Recommendations to the RAC/Ad-Hoc Sub Committee
Previous Recommendations to the RAC/Ad-Hoc Sub Committee
From the January 25, 2007Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeReview Advisory Committee 01.18.07
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeReview Advisory Committee 01.18.07
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A formal recommendation was made to the Review Advisory Committee at it’s January 2007 meeting for consideration of the following:
• That Metro begins exclusive negotiations with the owners of the Evergreen Cemetery for the space required to re-inter all of the human skeletal remains and artifacts in individual plots adjacent to the Historical Chinese Shrine. The space required should also accommodate space for a memorial.
• That Metro provides funding for the replication of select artifacts as designated by the Ad-Hoc Sub Committee after lengthy public comment on the issue. Three sets should be replicated in order to distribute as follows: Chinese Historical Society of Southern CA, Los Angeles Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and the incorporation of one set into one of the Boyle Heights stations.
The motion passed unanimously.
From the March 22, 2007Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment LocationsAd-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment Locations
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• Metro staff began negotiations with Evergreen Cemetery on December 14, 2006 for the area adjacent to the Historic Chinese Memorial Shrine.
• Metro consulted with Feng Shui expert on February 14, 2007. Based on those discussions, Metro determined it would look at alternative locations at Evergreen Cemetery to provide options to Ad-Hoc Sub Committee for their consideration.
• Two additional locations at Evergreen Cemetery are available and appear suitable for the Committee’s consideration.
• During discussions with Evergreen Cemetery, Metro requested that all sites that are considered for re-interment be certified to ensure that there are no previous burials below.
From the April 26, 2007Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeEvergreen Cemetery Update
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeEvergreen Cemetery Update
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• Metro staff began exclusive negotiations with the representatives of Evergreen Cemetery on December 14, 2006.
• Important considerations for re-interment at Evergreen Cemetery: that the location be certifiable that there are no existing graves beneath the surface and that the location adheres to principles of Feng Shui.
• One additional location at Evergreen Cemetery has been identified in the Park A area. A total of four locations are available for consideration.
• Areas C & D (new location) could accommodate all the human skeletal remains, non-stacked, 3 small coffins per each grave. If either of these areas is selected, the artifacts will need to be buried at a separate location on Evergreen Cemetery.
• Feng Shui analysis on all four locations took place on April 03, 2007.
From the April 26, 2007Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeFeng Shui Analysis
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeFeng Shui Analysis
1•Most aligned with principles of Feng Shui•Certifiable•Natural concave area with sloping
•Middle of cemeteryPark AD
2•Good – high back, low front (protection), terraced/tiered, classic•Prominent location in cemetery•Certifiable
•Noisy – heavily trafficked area•Right side (facing Evergreen) better than left side
Closest to entrance on Evergreen
C
3•Consider for artifacts if Areas C or D is selected for re-interment.
•Poor proximity to dump•Unsure about certification
Closest to site of Discovery
B
4•Consider for artifacts if Area C or D is selected for re-interment.
•Next to dump•Unacceptable•Not certifiable
Next to Chinese Historical Shrine
A
RankPositivesNegativesLocationArea
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRecommendations to the May 2007 RAC
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRecommendations to the May 2007 RAC
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• On May 10, 2007, Metro staff presented the April 26, 2007 Ad-Hoc Subcommittee recommendations to the Review Advisory Committee.
•Members of the Chinese Historical Society raised concerns to theRAC about the re-interment of human remains and artifacts in Area C. Request was made to review further discuss the decision before the recommendation was approved.
• Members of the Chinese Historical Society requested that the decision to re-inter the “isolates” be reconsidered.
•Final recommendation for the re-interment site and the artifacts can be presented to the Review Advisory Committee for their approval at the June 2007 meeting.
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Re-interment Location DecisionRe-interment Location Decision
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment LocationsAd-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment Locations
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Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment Location – Area C
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment Location – Area C
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Road
Evergreen Main Entrance
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment Decision
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeRe-interment Decision
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• During the April 26, 2007 Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting, Area C at Evergreen Cemetery was selected as the site for re-interment for all human skeletal remains and all artifacts.
• The considerations reviewed before making the decision were:
Certification of no prior burials Compatibility of Feng Shui principles
Memorial DesignMemorial Design
From the March 22, 2007Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeSample Memorial – Alternative 2
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeSample Memorial – Alternative 2
Appropriate location would be at the exact site of discovery on the LA County Crematorium property.
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeSample Memorial – Alternative 3
Ad-Hoc Sub CommitteeSample Memorial – Alternative 3
Appropriate location on pilaster wall of the LA County Crematorium at northwest corner of 1st Street and Lorena Street.
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Artifacts Update Artifacts Update
Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Artifacts Update
Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Artifacts Update
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• During the April 26, 2007 Ad-Hoc Sub Committee Meeting, it was voted to re-inter all artifacts in Area C.
• Additionally, a vote was taken that no additional artifacts be reproduced.
• The sets of artifact reproductions are complete. • The reproduction distribution is to the Chinese Historical
Society of Southern CA, Los Angeles Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and the incorporation of one set into one of the Boyle Heights stations.
• All original artifacts will be digitally archived and made available through the University of Southern California (USC).
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Archeological Report UpdateArcheological Report Update
Archaeological Report StatusArchaeological Report Status
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• Peer Review comments incorporated • Public comments incorporated • Pamela Burnsted letter addressed • Final Report for distribution at June meeting
Next StepsNext Steps
• Final recommendation for the re-interment site and the artifacts can be presented to the Review Advisory Committee for their approval at the June 2007 meeting.
• Proceed with the finalization of a design for a memorial.
• Finalize negotiations with Evergreen Cemetery.
• Finalize preparations for the re-interment site Dedication Ceremony that is being planned for August 11, 2007.
Next StepsNext Steps
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End of PresentationEnd of Presentation
