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Council issues certificates to community leaders and longtime volunteer architect
Summary
Councilmember Ruth Galanter and colleagues presented certificates and commendations to local community leaders and to architect Ralph Metcher for work on affordable housing and youth facilities, and recognized San Pedro Chamber leaders Shirley Tomich and James Cross.
At the July 13 meeting the Los Angeles City Council presented multiple commendations and certificates recognizing community work by an architect and San Pedro business leaders.
Councilmember Ruth Galanter introduced a resolution honoring Ralph Metcher, described in remarks as an architect who helped design affordable housing, youth facilities and rehabilitation projects for nonprofit organizations in Venice and elsewhere. Metcher accepted the recognition and brought family members and colleagues.
Separately, Councilmember Hahn presented certificates to Shirley Tomich and James Cross for leadership in San Pedro-area business and community efforts. The council highlighted the Port of Los Angeles and local efforts including a proposed charter high school in downtown San Pedro that could serve up to 2,000 students with international-trade-related job skills, as noted in remarks about the chamber’s initiatives.
Why it matters
The recognitions call attention to civic partnerships with nonprofit housing groups, local chambers of commerce and volunteer leaders who support neighborhood programs and cultural preservation.
Details
- Ralph Metcher: Identified as an architect and community activist with projects including a learning center for the Neighborhood Youth Association in Venice and unit rehabilitations for local housing groups (numbers cited in remarks: 16 units for Friends Research Institute; 25 units for Project New Hope). Metcher was presented a resolution of appreciation.
- Shirley Tomich and James Cross: Recognized for leadership in the San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; Cross was cited for efforts including rejuvenation of the Warner Grand Theater and a chamber initiative to place a new charter high school in downtown San Pedro that could house as many as 2,000 students.
Certificates and commendations were presented in open session.
