Representatives for Veil Church and the property owner at Gallery Oaks told the Hollywood Park Economic Development Corporation on Nov. 4 that a fire inspection and longstanding utility issues are limiting use of roughly 50,000 square feet at the 15909 San Pedro Avenue complex.

"Chief Burnside found that the church was missing [a] fire extinguisher," Ismael Cabarras, director of operations for Veil Church, said during the public‑comment period. He described repeated compliance findings over the years and said the congregation wants to bring the facility "up to where it needs to be."

Art Cabillo, representing the property owner and management company, told the board a recent site visit prompted alarm about needed sprinkler and fire‑protection work. "We are ready to go move forward with half of the cost," Cabillo said, adding that the owner was surprised at the retrofit price and is seeking help from the city and potential federal grants to avoid a complete disruption to tenants. At one point Cabillo said the lowest full‑building estimate the owners had received was about $700,000.

Owners and church leaders also said delivering water to the building from the nearest service line has been difficult because the structure sits near the municipal boundary with Hollywood Park. That limited water access, they said, is raising the overall cost and complexity of bringing the site into compliance.

City staff and board members advised the speakers that discussion and any request for financial assistance would need to be placed on a future EDC agenda for formal consideration. A staff member told the speakers, "we can definitely put it on a future [agenda]." The owners said they were closing their books at month end and would need clarity from the EDC and city soon.

Why this matters: The site is a large, multi‑tenant commercial parcel in Hollywood Park. Significant fire‑protection retrofit costs and uncertain utility access could displace tenants or force the owner to withdraw an offer to the church if funding or logistical solutions do not arrive.

What happens next: Board members said staff would place the issue on a future agenda so the EDC can consider options, including potential coordination with city grants or other funding sources. The board took no formal action during the meeting.