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I am a Chinatown business owner, Tony 0., and I support th~ propo-s·e n e ol Ordinance (I CO) that would require that the impacts oflarge retail chain stores to be studied on the impacts of the Chinatown community before they are allowed to open. The issue of Walmart coming to Chinatown personally matter to me because I am a business owner and run a jewelry store over 25 years in Chinatown. IfWalmart drives away businesses many people will be unemployed.

I know there are many members of the community who are in the same situation as me. The traffic congestion as it is, is very hectic especially with the music concerts ever so often and with a Walmart it would make congestion even worse. With the opening, the traffic congestion will be worse for me to get to work in a timely manner.

Walmart was never part of Historical Chinese culture, and if open many people will loose the essence of what makes this part of town known to be Chinatown. Chinatown should not be given to corporations that do not know the essence and history of Chinatown. In addition, Walmart is pretty much one of the worst employers to many people with their low wages and how they do not offer health-issuance to many of their employees.

Overall the opening of Walmart will harm lots of small business owners like myself. I believe there are other ways for people to be employed and still keep the enriched history of Chinatown alive. So Council members I encourage you to pass the Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) to protect the community and small local business around to keep the unique history of Chinatown.

Thank you for your support and patience of reading.

A concerned business owner,

TonyO. G.N.D. Inc. 08/09/12

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My name is Bao Wang, and I am a business owner in Chinatown. I support the

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chain stores on the Chinatown community be studied before they would be allowed to open

a store.

As a small business owner in Chinatown, I am concerned about Wal-ma1i opening a store

in my neighborhood. I have owned a grocery store in Chinatown for seven years. I worked

very hard to save money to buy my store and become an entrepreneur. My store is my

livelihood; I don't have other career options or a way to support myself. If Wal-mart drives

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My name is Fonda Cheung, and I am own a Chinese cultural and religious retail shop in Chinatown. I support the proposed Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) that would require that the impacts of large retail chain stores on the Chinatown community be studied

before they would be allowed to open a store. I am worried that if Wal-mart opens a store in Chinatown it will affect all of the local

small businesses in Chinatown. I have operated a grocery store in Chinatown for more than

twenty years. I am old. lfWal-mart drives away my store's business and my store has to close down eventually, I will not have enough money to support my living in the future. Also,

my English is not good, so it would be very hard for me to find a new job. I sincerely urge all of you council members to stop the negative impacts of a large

retailer like Wal-mart on our businesses.

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allowed to open a store.

Walmart said that it will create job opportunities in our community; however, it also hurts the small local business and the small local businesses will close down eventually. As a result,

the business owners and their families will have a hard time to support themselves, and Wal-mart will create unemployment and financial instability in our community.

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My name is Henry Wang, and I own Tai Chong Company, a Chinese pharmacy in

Chinatown. I support the proposed Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) that would require that

the impacts of large retail chain stores on the Chinatown community be studied before they

would be allowed to open a store.

I have owned a family business in Chinatown for many years. lfWal-mart opens a store in

Chinatown, it will affect a lot of small family businesses including my family's business. At

fifty years old, my age would be an employment barrier if I needed to look for another job.

Please support the ICO.

Tai Chong Co.

213-687-8042

Henry Wang, Owner

August 2nd, 2012

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October 22, 2012

The Honorable Herb J. Wesson, Jr. Council President Los Angeles City Council 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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RE: Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in C~inatown, Council File No. 12-0382

Dear Honorable Councilmembers:

I am writing to express my deep concern and strong disapproval of the proposed Interim Control Ordinance which would temporarily prohibit the establishment of new Formula Retail Uses which are 20,000 square feet or larger in Chinatown.

My family has deep roots in the Chinatown community since the 1930s. I have lived, worked and volunteered all my life for the economic advancement of Chinatown, recognition of the community contributions by Chinese Americans, and preservation of Chinese-American legacy. My family still owns property in Chinatown, and I have been actively engaged with and in the community for many, many years. Among a few of the local Chinatown organizations in which I am an active member include the Chinese American Museum, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance, the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, and the Chinatown Business Improvement District.

I've discussed about the economic development of Chinatown with many friends who know the area well. One thing we all agree on is that the Chinatown community overwhelmingly looks forward to becoming a vibrant entertainment and cultural hub for Southern California. We welcome new, national retailers to our community so they can help attract more visitors to dine, shop, and play in Chinatown.

It is unfair that an Interim Control Ordinance is being introduced only in Chinatown. Why isn't this being proposed for other ethnic enclaves which also have historic resources if the intention is to protect the unique character of the neighborhood? The ICO unfairly singles out Chinatown to stop us from having the same opportunities like other communities who have nationally-recognized retailers such as a Trader Joe's or mainstream restaurants (e.g., Roy's Restaurant, CPK, etc.). It would even prevent 99 Ranch Market, a Chinese-owned supermarket chain, from ever returning to Chinatown.

I also cannot comprehend the perceived urgent matters that would warrant such an ordinance. From my experiences in Chinatown and in speaking with many colleagues, I do not foresee any potential ramifications should the City Council not adopt this proposed ICO.

I respectfully ask that you disapprove the proposed ICO in Chinatown. Chinatown needs and wants new establishments to help continue bringing vibrancy to the area.

Sincerely,

AI Soo-Hoo

CC: The Honorable Ed P. Reyes The Honorable Paul Krekorian The Honorable Dennis P. Zine The Honorable Tom Labonge The Honorable Paul Koretz The Honorable Tony Cardenas The Honorable Richard Alarcon The Honorable Bernard C. Parks The Honorable Jan Perry The Honorable Bill Rosendahl The Honorable Mitchell Englander The Honorable Eric Garcetti The Honorable Jose Huisar The Honorable Joe Buscaino

October 22, 2012 II

The Honorable Herb J. Wess~n, Jr. Council President i Los Angeles City Council I 200 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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RE: File No. 12-0382, Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown

Dear Council members, I On behalf of my family, I sub it this letter in strong opposition of the proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown that femporarily prohibits the "establishment of new Formula Retail Uses 20,000 square feet or larger fpr portions of Chinatown." I urge you to not adopt the I CO, and let

Chinatown decide for ourseiTs what we want and need in our community.

As a founding family of the L9s Angeles Chinatown Corporation and member of the Firecracker Run, I understand the critical needs1of Chinatown. My families are long-time community member who grew up in Chinatown since 1945. We !experienced first-hand the disparity of opportunities between Chinatown and other Los Angeles neighbprhoods. While other communities enjoyed more access to mainstream grocery stores, restaurants, drug stores and others, we had to travel long ways to access these

necessities. I

' For over 20 years, as a director of the Firecracker Run's board and committee, I have dedicated thousands of hours to organde annual events to promote activities beneficial to the Los Angeles Chinatown community. As anlall-volunteer-based group, we've worked with Chinatown partners to identify critical needs in the community, and fundraised to help fill the void of funding to address issues impacting the welfare of our ¢hildren and residents. One thing is clear- we need more corporate

' partners to help with the nec~ssary funding of our local programs, contribute to tax revenue and offer job opportunities to our residrnts. We need these partnerships so we can grow Chinatown into a vibrant economic community. I

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The proposed Interim ControliOrdinance would negatively impact the economic development of Chinatown, and sets a bad pr~cedent to others who want to do business in our community. For many years, Chinatown has wanted ~o revitalize our economy with more mainstream businesses operating here. With the recent econorrlic downturn, that progress has stalled, but we see an optimistic future as the economy bounces back. Please do not add unnecessary processes and procedures to an already tough Los Angeles business erlvironment.

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As community members, wholwere born and raised in Chinatown, we ask you to please reject the proposed !CO.

Wilson Gee & Family

434 Savoy Street

I Los Angeles, CA 90012 i. CC: The Honorable Ed P. eyes

The Honorable Paul rekorian

;~: ~~~~~:~:: ~:~n l::~~~ee The Honorable Paul ~~retz The Honorable Tony fardenas The Honorable Richa\d Alarcon The Honorable BernaJrd C. Parks The Honorable Jan P rry The Honorable Bill R sendahl The Honorable Mitch~ll Englander The Honorable Eric G~rcetti The Honorable Jose juisar

The Honorable Joe B lscaino

2012 Board of Directors

Board Chair Andy Wong

Wells Fargo Bank Business Banking President, Northern

California Division

Secretary David Hosley

UC Merced Executive Director

Sierra Nevada Research Institute

Treasurer Tim Yamauchi PRIDE Industries

Executive VP/CFO

Legal Counsel Larry Garcia

Gordon & Rees LLP Partner

Director-at-Large Alice Perez

Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Interim President/CEO

Director-at-Large Eugene Eng

Verizon Communications, Inc. VP - Strategic Programs

Board Members Rae helle Chong

Com cast Regional VP, Government Affairs

lsauro "lzzy" Gonzalez US Bank

VP Multicultural Market

Cecil House Southern California Edison Chief Procurement Officer

Bllllmada IW Group, Inc. Chairman/CEO

Joan Kerr PG&E

Director

Antonio Manning JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Regional Executive

Kathy McKim AT&T

VP External Affairs- North/Central

Jose Perez California Utilities Diversity Council

Chairman

George Tanaka Union Bank

Senior VP Retail Specialized Markets

Margaret Wong McWong lnternatlona!

President/CEO

Ron Wong lmprenta Communications Group

President

Eugene "Mitch" Mitchell San Diego Gas & Electric

Vice President, Govt. Affairs

Christie Shih Kennett State Farm

Agency Field Consultant

The Honorable Herb J. Wesson, Jr. Council President los Angeles City Council 200 N. Spring Street los Angeles, CA 90012

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October 22, 2012

RE: Council File No. 12-0382, Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown


I am writing to oppose the proposed Interim Control Ordinance temporarily prohibiting the establishment of new Formula Retail Uses 20,000 square feet or larger in Chinatown.

The Cal Asian Chamber of Commerce represents the business interests of over 500,000 Asian Pacific Islander-owned businesses throughout California. We strive to restore the State's economic health by promoting a pro-business climate, educate API owned businesses and create opportunities for them to grow their businesses.

The proposed ICO would create unnecessary layers and processes to ultimately ban investment in the Chinatown area of los Angeles. As we all know, there are immense opportunities for economic growth in los Angeles; an ICO would only stifle investments and economic opportunity for businesses willing to invest in Chinatown. Furthermore, this ICO sets a poor precedent for economic development for other communities across los Angeles.

This proposed ICO is not a solution for revitalization and change in the positive direction for the Chinatown community. This is not what Chinatown wants and needs, and I urge you to not adopt this ordinance.

Sincerely,

Pat-itf11~15CI"''h'~ Pat Fong Kush ida, President/CEO

CC: The Honorable Ed P. Reyes The Honorable Paul Krekorian The Honorable Dennis P. Zine The Honorable Tom labonge The Honorable Paul Koretz The Honorable Tony Cardenas The Honorable Richard Alarcon The Honorable Bernard C. Parks The Honorable Jan Perry The Honorable Bill Rosendahl The Honorable Mitchell Englander The Honorable Eric Garcetti The Honorable Jose Huisar The Honorable Joe Buscaino

Foundod 1976

AS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Co-Chairman Ronald W. Wong lmprenta Communications Group

Co-Chairman Gary Yamauchi Tri·Star Vending

Vice Chairman Eugene M. Eng Verizon

Secretary Jennifer Renshaw Janco & Winnex

Treasurer Aden W. Kun Silver Ridge Capital

Directors Billlmada IW Group, Inc.

Stephen Lee Waterstone Group LLC

Vivienne Lee Cili

Jennifer li Novotech Nutraceulicals, Inc.

Rick Nguyen Wells Fargo

Raymond Poon Hygeia Apothecary, Inc.

David E. Ryu David E. Ryu & Associates

SidneySohn Venerable -Counselors at Law, PC

Dr. Kay Song Vnesto Capital

Linda R. Stone APR Consulting, Inc.

Legal Counsel Gordon K. Eng Law Offices of Gordon K. Eng

Executive Director Dennis J. Huang

ADVISORY COUNCIL

AEG American Honda Motor Co., Inc. AT&T Inc. California Water Association Clti Comerica Bank Department of Water & Power Enterprise Rent·A-Car Hilton Worldwide Los Angeles World Airports Macy's Metropolitan Water District Northrop Grumman Pacific Gas and Electric Company Southern California Edison Southern California Gas Company Southwest Airlines Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Turner Construction U.S. Bank U.S. Small Business Administration Union Bank Verizon The Walt Disney Company Wells Fargo

October 22, 2012


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RE: Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Los Angeles Chinatown

Dear Honorable Councilmembers,

As Executive Director of the Asian Business Association of Los Angeles, I am writing to express my strong disapproval of the proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown (Council File No. 12-0382).

The Asian Business Association of Los Angeles is focused on supporting the growing needs, desires and aspirations of entrepreneurs and business owners. We help Asian-American small businesses gain access to economic opportunities and advancement.

The proposed ICO would temporarily prohibit the establishment of new "Formula Retail uses which are 20,000 square feet or larger in Chinatown." If passed, the ICO would prevent the Chinatown community from enjoying the economic advancement that it deserves and had worked so hard for. It also sends a negative message to businesses that may want to invest in Chinatown in the future.

The ICO negatively impacts Chinatown. The proposed ICO is unwarranted and unfairly singles out Chinatown. The vast majority of Chinatown residents and businesses do not support this ordinance and urge that it not be adopted.

On behalf of the Asian Business Association of Los Angeles and the Asian-American business community, I respectfully ask you to disapprove the I CO.

Thank you.

Dennis J. Huang Executive Director

Asian Business Association is the premiere non~profit organization that serves the needs of Asian Pacific Islander business owners and professionals. ABA has been proactively assisting these businesses gain access to economic opportunities and advancement since 1976. ABA has an active membership base of over 500, and offers programs to help these businesses grow.

120 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 523 I Los Angeles, CA 90012 IT (213) 628-lABA I F (213) 628-3222 I [email protected] I www.aba-la.org


120 S. San Pedro Street, Suite 523 I Los Angeles, CA 90012 IT (213) 628·1ABA I F (213) 628·3222 I info@aba·la.org I www.aba-Ja.org

October 22, 2012

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S~AiiCH TO IIWOtVE PIUPINO AK,t:IICIINS

4®'" •""'"""" Los Angeles City Council 200 N. Spring Street

Serving youth and families since 1972

Mission: SIPA enriches and empowers generations of Pilipino Americans and others by providing health and human services, com~ munity economic development, and a place where people of all backgrounds come together to strengthen community.

Search to Involve Pillplno Americans

3200 W. Temple St. Los Angeles CA 90026·4522

Tel (213) 382·1819 Fax (213) 382-7445

Facebook: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans

Los Angeles, CA 90012 By

RE: Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown, Council File No. 12-0382

Dear Honorable Councilmember:

As Executive Director of Search to Involve Pilipino Americans {SIPA), I am writing to oppose the proposed Interim Control Ordinance (I CO) in Chinatown. The ICO will send a negative message to all businesses looking to Invest in Los Angeles, and would impact access to economic opportunities for my constituents.

At SIPA, we have carried out our mission to provide for the Los Angeles Filipino American community for over 40 years through vital youth, health, economic and social programs. We are based in nearby Historic Filipinotown, and we see how increased investments from national retailers will help boost business activity, provide jobs and open up doors for jobs and careers for Filipino Americans and Asian Americans. As we all should know that in this difficult economic climate, we should not be turning away businesses that want to invest in our community.

In addition to jobs, I can also say that SIPA looks forward to formula use retailers providing competitive prices and conveniences for Los Angeles residents. This will only make the area more livable and will help reinvigorate our great city. For years, the city has been stagnant, and we should jump at the opportunity to provide it with a much needed kick start.

The ICO will not contribute to Los Angeles' vision of growth. SIP A asks the Los Angeles City Council to oppose this ordinance so the city can truly live up to its potential.

Please keep me posted on what course of action the Los Angeles City Council takes on this issue.

Best ~~a:jj____

JoeiL~nZ-Executive Director

CC: The Honorable Ed P. Reyes The Honorable Paul Krekorian The Honorable Dennis P. Zine The Honorable Tom Labonge

The Honorable Paul Koretz The Honorable Tony Cardenas The Honorable Richard Alarcon The Honorable Bernard C. Parks The Honorable Jan Perry The Honorable Bill Rosendahl The Honorable Mitchell Englander The Honorable Eric Garcetti The Honorable Jose Huisar The Honorable Joe Buscaino

1<& I<OREAN(HURCHES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

October 22, 2012


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RE: Council File No. 12-0382, Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown


As President and CEO of Korean Churches for Community Development {KCCD), I am writing in opposition to the proposed Interim Control Ordinance {!CO) in Chinatown. The proposed ordinance would limit the development of Important formula retail use projects, and sets a dangerous precedent for national level retailers who wish to invest in Los Angeles.

At KCCD, we serve as a resource for over 4,000 Korean- and Asian-American faith-based communities across the U.S., with many of them based in los Angeles and some that are mega churches in or near Chinatown. Over the past few years, many of our clients have lost their jobs and homes, and this.clearly demonstrates the need for increased investment from national level retailers. We rely on the funds and opportunities that national retailers provide so we can serve our clients who struggle to make ends

meet.

I<CCD is committed to economic revitalization and opportunities for Asian-American communities. At a local level, we see the ICO as a damaging regulation that will hinder the introduction of jobs and provide another obstacle for the city's economic growth. At a time when the city is struggling for investment, the ICO only perpetuates the image that los Angeles is closed to business growth.

Please consider the negative repercussions that this hastily thought-out regulation will create. I strongly urge the Los Angeles City Council to oppose the ICO.

~~-·~ Hyepi;7m President and CEO Korean Churches for Community Development

CC: The Honorable Ed P. Reyes The Honorable Paul Krekorian The Honorable Dennis P. Zine The Honorable Tom Labonge The Honorable Paul Koretz

3550 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 736, Los Angeles, CA 90010 Telephone: 213-985-1 500 www.kccd.org

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The Honorable Tony Cardenas The Honorable Rlcha rd Alarcon The Honorable Bernard C. Parks The Honorable Jan Perry The Honorable Bill Rosendahl The Honorable Mitchell Englander The Honorable Eric Garcetti The Honorable Jose Hulsar The Honorable Joe Buscaino

3550 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 736, Los Angeles, CA 9001 0 Telephone: 213-985-1500 www.kccd.org

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growtng leaders

October 22, 2012

The Honorable Herb J Wesson, Jr. Council President los Angeles City Council 200 N _ Spring Street los Angeles, CA 900 1 2

RE: Profosed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown Counci File No. 12-0382


By

As President and CEO of leadership Education for Asian Pacifies, I am writing to oppose the proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown.

As an organization committed to serving Asian and Pacific Islander communities and growing Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA! leaders, we believe that APIAs, like all Americans, need and deserve opportunities for employment and self-determination. We believe leaders ore made, not born and that successful leaders are grounded in strong, vibrant communities. As such, we encourage the creation of iobs in Chinatown and los Angeles so residents hove on avenue to achieve economic well-being and therefore, contribute to the development of o strong, vibrant Chinatown community.

The proposed ICO would temporarily prohibit the establishment of new Formula Retail uses which are 20,000 square feet or larger in Chinatown. It would prevent business growth and new iob opportunities in this area, and would send o negative message to all businesses looking to invest in los Angeles. Given the challenging economic state of our city and region, facilitating much needed new iob openings and career opportunities, would ensure the economic dignity of Chinatown's residents and the building of opportunities for future leaders to grow, develop, and practice their skills.

As current leaders, I encourage your leadership and the role modeling that will be needed to enable positive business growth without unnecessary and stilling layers or duplication of processes. Allow more iob opportunities in los Angeles. Please disapprove the ICO.

Respec~ully,

[J__ linda Akutogawo President and CEO leadership Education for Asian Pacifies, Inc.

CC: The Honorable Ed P. Reyes The Honorable Paul Krekorian The Honorable Dennis P _ Zine The Honorable Tom lobonge The Honorable Paul Koretz The Honorable T any Cardenas The Honorable Richard Alarcon

327 East 2nd Street Suite 226 Los Angeles, CA 90012-421 0

Website: www.leap.org

Phone: 213.485.1422 Fox: 213.485.0050 Email: [email protected]

The Honorable Bernard C. Parks The Honorable Jan Perry The Honorable Bill Rosendahl The Honorable Mitchell Englander The Honorable Eric Garcetti The Honorable jose Huisar The Honorable Joe Buscaino

growing leaders

October 23, 2012

To Whom It May Concern: By

As a resident of Victor Heights, I was ecstatic abou a mart opening up shop just down the street from me.

I work a part-time job and go to school. When I come home at 7 or 8 in the evening, there are NO options for me to do my grocery shopping in my neighborhood. I do try to support local small business and have done my shopping there when I can, but the merchants in the Chinatown/Victor Heights area simply do not fulfill my needs on my schedule.

There is a concern that big box stores may negatively impact business for smaller grocers, however, any stroll through Chinatown's streets and you will find that its most of its merchant's offerings will never find their way into a mainstream American store. Until the day that Walmart starts selling live chickens, Ralph's starts carrying durian, or Vons offers galanga, there will not be direct competition between large retailers and small business. Major grocers and our local merchants have always catered to different audiences.

I believe that additional amenities to the community improve quality of life for its residents. Having the option of going to a large grocery store with mainstream products or going to an ethnic market with specialized products should be a choice that we as consumers have the option to make. I hope that by having Walmart or any large, mainstream retailer establish a presence in the community, Chinatown and its neighboring communities will become more desirable and more convenient neighborhoods to live in.

Thank you for your time,

Xiayi Zhang 930 Figueroa Terrace #534 Los Angeles, CA

October 22, 2012


ASIAN PACIFIC Community Fund

RE: Proposed Interim Control Ordinance in Chinatown, Council File No. 12-0382

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On behalf of the Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF), we urge you to oppose the introduction of the Interim Control Ordinance {ICO) in Chinatown. We do not feel this ordinance is necessary and it may potentially create negative consequences for the future positive development of Chinatown that cannot be foreseen.

APCF, on behalf of its 29 affiliate agencies who serve greater Los Angeles, has a mission to enhance the lives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout the city and county by providing vital quality of life programs and services. One of the challenges our clients face every day is the lack of economic opportunity and access to affordable staples. The diverse communities of Los Angeles have been deeply impacted by the economic downturn; therefore we always look forward to increased job and partnership opportunities with strong national retailers. This ICO, if passed, would negatively impact those we serve by reducing or eliminating opportunities to advance and improve their lives through jobs and quality of life options.

The ICO is a special interest measure and would only contribute to the stagnation of community and business growth in the city of Los Angeles at the expense of many. At APCF, we believe that positive business growth is vital to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, among others, to economically advance their Jives and dreams.

APCF commends our corporate partners for their contributions to our agency's efforts. Walmart, for example, recently provided a significant grant of $75,000 to help fund our API Benefits Bank program which will help 67 families in the Chinese, Filipino, Japanese and Korean communities gain access to government and other benefits and subsidies. Verizon has provided our organization with $25,000 in scholarships for API students who are pursuing higher education in the science, technology, engineering and math related fields. Without major contributions and partnerships like these, our organization cannot have the vital impact we need to raise those Jess fortunate to a higher standard of living.

General goods retailers provide many benefits to underserved communities, who lack access, and the special interests backing this ICO are not concerned with long term issues or the vital funding, jobs and economic revitalization they can create. APCF respectfully requests the Los Angeles City Council to oppose this ordinance.

Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,

~~ Michael Chee Chairman of the Board

Debra Fong Executive Director

1145 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90017 I tel: (213) 624-6400 I fax: (213) 624-6406 I www.apcf.org


1145 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 105, Los Angeles, CA 90017 I tel: (213) 624·6400 !lax: (213) 624-6406 I www.apcf.org

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