Item G-2 Agenda Report — Beverly Hills City Council, March 15, 2022

AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: March 15, 2022
Item Number:

To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Timothea Tway, AICP, City Planner
Chloe Chen, Associate Planner
Subject: 2021 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Attachments: 1. Draft 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report

2. City-Owned Land Inventory

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the Draft Annual General Plan and Housing Element Report for 2021. State law requires that the City review City and Parking Authority owned land to consider whether such land is surplus or in excess of the City’s foreseeable needs. As such, this report includes an inventory of City-owned land (Attachment 2). At this time, there is only one City-owned property that has been declared a surplus property (617-621 N. Robertson Boulevard), per City Council Resolution No. 20-R-13286. Staff recommends that the council review the attached inventory and make the finding that the only land that is considered surplus land at this time is the 617-621 N. Roberson Boulevard site.

INTRODUCTION
The State requires all jurisdictions to annually file a report of progress made in implementing programs in the General Plan, including programs contained in the Housing Element. The City’s General Plan includes 50 programs, many of which have several identified actions. The attached report summarizes the City’s efforts to implement the General Plan programs, with updates specifically related to implementation activities that took place during the 2021 calendar year. The City’s Draft 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Annual Report is included in Attachment 1 to this report. This report was presented to the Planning Commission at their March 10, 2022 meeting for review and comment. After the Council’s review, this report will be submitted to the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by the April 1, 2022 deadline, and to the state Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

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DISCUSSION
Highlights
Status updates are provided for all of the programs in the General Plan in Attachment A.

Several highlights from the attached report are outlined in following table.

Action Description
Latest Comprehensive
Update
January 12, 2010 - Comprehensively updated all elements in the General Plan, deleted the Scenic Highway Element, and created the Public Service and Historic Preservation Elements.

General Plan
Amendments Since
the 2010 Update
October 12, 2021 – Adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element June 8, 2021 – Adoption of a General Plan Amendment in connection with a residential and hotel development project located at 9850, 9876, 9900 and 9988 Wilshire Boulevard
November 17, 2020 – Amendment of the General Plan Land Use Map to include the Mixed Use Overlay Zone
February 18, 2020 – Amendment of the General Plan Land Use Map to establish a Mixed Use planned development (M-PD-5) Land Use Designation and apply it to the project site located at 9908 S. Santa Monica Boulevard
December 17, 2019 - Amendment of the Safety Element to include the City’s Updated Hazard Mitigation Management Plan
December 17, 2013 - Adoption of the 2014-2021 Housing Element November 15, 2011 - Adoption of the 2006-2013 Housing Element November 15, 2011 - Amendment of the Safety Element to include the City’s Hazard Mitigation Management Plan (2015-2021 Hazard Mitigation Management Plan currently underway)
2021 Significant
Accomplishments
The table beginning
page 4 of Attachment A
highlights
accomplishments and
progress made on
programs in the General
Plan. Significant
accomplishments are
noted to the right.

Housing Element: The City adopted its Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period on October 12, 2021, and is currently working with the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to obtain certification.

Safety Element: The City began working on updating its Safety Element in 2021 to comply with state law requirements, and anticipates it will bring forth the Safety Element for adoption by the City Council in June 2022.

COVID-19 Coordination Response: Throughout 2021, the City of Beverly Hills continued to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, which significantly impacted the community and City operations. The City undertook a number of efforts to ensure the safety and vitality of the community and City government. Some significant accomplishments include the following.

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The City:
 continued to hold City Council and Commission meetings in an online format, while maintaining community participation in writing, by phone, and by video;
 provided a rent moratorium for both residential and commercial tenants, and worked to push out public-facing messaging regarding the moratorium updates;
 continued to provide community services in an online format, including library services, permit center, and recreation services;  continued to operate a hybrid Emergency Operations Center response to COVID-19, high fire risk events, and ongoing protests, rallies, and demonstrations in the City;
 created various subcommittees to address the ongoing and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic;
 provided current and timely information through 66 press releases, 41 Nixle notices, 483 Facebook posts, 482 Instagram posts, and 386 Twitter posts;
 continued to coordinate with LA County Public Health Department regarding Health and Safety efforts associated with COVID-19, and create City policies aligned with County policies; and  continued to work with the business community to relay critical information and create flexible programs to ensure economic vitality.

OpenBH: During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City relaxed signage restrictions and created the OpenBH program to assist businesses with opening up their services outside including opening up outdoor dining on sidewalks, parking lots, and in parklets (parking metered spaces). This allowed businesses that were restricted to outdoor only services during the pandemic to still generate income while complying with current Health Orders.

Just in Case BH: The Just in Case BH program began this year and consists of emergency preparedness training, crime prevention, and communication networks for disseminating information, while negating rumors or misleading reports. The City's primary communications platform is Everbridge as well as Nixle text alerts in which residents and business owners sign up to receive emergency notifications.

Complete Streets: The City Council adopted a Complete Streets Plan to address pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and automobile activity in the City, which considers an electric car share program as part of first-last mile solutions to the future Metro Purple Line subway stations (under construction). Part of the process included updating the Bicycle Master Plan. The plan also considers emerging transportation trends, including autonomous and connected vehicles, and dockless mobility; changes to parking policies such as through shared use agreements (to better accommodate demand); a curbside management pilot program; and real time travel information at bus stops.

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infrastructure upgrades, improve access to the Metro subway through a conceptual site plan for a temporary Mobility Hub at Wilshire Blvd/N.

Gale Dr., and increase transit ridership through bus stop improvements that enhance the rider experience.

The ordinance is also expected to reduce waste locally and reduce the GHG emission regionally from the production and disposal of those products. The ordinance took into effect on November 27, 2021.

Renewable Electricity: In December 2021, the City Council approved changing the residential and non-residential default energy product to 100% renewable electricity. This is scheduled to take into effect in October 2022.

Air Quality: The City kicked off a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that will explore metrics to reduce transportation impacts on air quality and climate change. A Citizen’s Action Committee, comprised of representatives from each Commission and other residents, has been formed to provide policy suggestions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as transportation or building-code related policies.

The City is starting the feasibility study for a regional stormwater project to be constructed in the City Parks. This is part of completing the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP).

Affordable Housing: The City adopted an ordinance to establish permanent regulations for an inclusionary housing program, which requires affordable housing be constructed in certain types of multifamily residential developments. The regulations also provide the option for the payment of an in lieu fee for qualifying projects, the proceeds of which are deposited into the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The City also initiated the application process to fill two moderate rate units located in a new mixed use building.

The Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) recommended three additional awardees (Pioneer Hardware, Harry Harris Shoes, and the Luau) at the end of 2021, pending approval by the City Council in 2022. A total of 12 Golden Shields have been approved since the program’s inception, with three more pending approval.

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In Lieu Parking Program Changes and Parking Requirement Reductions, and Private Training Center Regulations: The City adopted an ordinance to establish permanent reductions to parking requirements for certain types of commercial uses, and changes to the City’s In Lieu Parking Program to further encourage commercial vitality. In addition, the ordinance made changes to the City’s regulations pertaining to private training centers, in order to allow such uses to be established more easily. These changes continue to be valuable in addressing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Notification Requirements: The City adopted an ordinance to modify the public notification requirements for certain Planning entitlement applications, in order to ensure that the community receives notification regarding projects important to them, and has ample opportunity to participate and engage in the review process.

Rent Stabilization Commission: The Rent Stabilization Commission was sworn into office on June 3, 2020. The Commission is uniquely composed of both Tenant, Landlord and At-Large Members. The Commission worked to review and provide recommendations to City Council on amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The Commission also played a vital role on presiding over COVID-19 appeals hearings. Pursuant to the City's urgency ordinance, tenants could file an appeal to the Commission to decide whether the tenant was financially impacted by COVID-19 and should be provided the eviction protections provided for in the urgency ordinance. The Commission continues to work on recommendations to the City Council on modifications to the rent stabilization ordinance and the City's COVID-19 urgency ordinance.

Rooftop Dining Ordinance: The City adopted an ordinance to establish a process by which certain commercial properties may add rooftop outdoor dining amenities for restaurants.

The City is currently making progress on a majority of the programs in the General Plan.

Status updates on each program are outlined in the attached report starting on page 4.

Affordable Housing Units and Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Each year the City is required to report to the State the number of housing units permitted. HCD requires that the City provide extensive building permit and entitlement information to help determine the number of net new housing units permitted and built in the City each year, as well as any housing units that were denied (through the entitlement process). This information includes the following for the reporting period:
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housing units that resulted in the reporting year. This data is input in HCD’s online reporting system (as well as assembled into an excel spreadsheet) along with the submittal of the annual report to HCD.

Additionally, the City must report progress made toward the fulfillment of its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation. The RHNA allocation is the minimum number of housing units for which each jurisdiction must provide “adequate sites” through zoning, as assigned by the State and the regional planning agency (Southern California Association of Governments). The City of Beverly Hills was allocated the following RHNA for the 2014-2021 Housing Element Cycle
1 :

There were no deed-restricted affordable units permitted in 2021. Since the adoption of the current Housing Element in 2014, the City has permitted a total of 36 units that qualify as “very-low income” housing, 3 units that qualify as “low income” housing, and 2 units that qualify as “moderate income” housing.

In 2021, the City permitted 19 new single-family homes. However, since the City is built out, it is assumed that all new single-family homes are replacing a demolished unit and are therefore not counted toward RHNA. The non-deed restricted units are a portion of the accessory dwelling units permitted in the City. In 2010, the City conducted a study of existing accessory dwelling units and found that 81% of existing units were either offered rent free or offered at a rent less than $400 a month. This qualifies 81% of new second units built as Very Low Income housing. A total of 17 accessory dwelling units were permitted in 2021, therefore the City will count 13 units as new non-deed restricted affordable units towards the “very low” income category for the purposes of RHNA.

More information about the City’s RHNA allocation and progress can be found on page 44 of the attached Draft General Plan Annual Report. In addition to the RHNA information, the state requests information related to the following: sites identified for rezoning to accommodate the RHNA allocation, the program implementation status for the Housing Element programs, any commercial density bonus applications submitted and/or issued, housing units that are rehabilitated, preserved, or acquired to count as alternative adequate sites, jurisdiction-owned sites in the sites inventory that are sold, leased, or disposed of, and any jurisdiction-owned sites that are considered to be surplus land. The City only has information to report related to the program implementation status of Housing Element programs, and the one City-owned property

1 The 2014-2021 planning period (5th cycle) ends on October 15, 2021 (the deadline to adopt a Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period (6th cycle). Therefore, new housing units permitted from January 1, 2021 to October 15, 2021 are counted in this report.

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that has previously been declared surplus land on March 31, 2020 (617-621 N.

Robertson Boulevard, per Resolution No. 20-R-13268), but has not yet been sold.

General Plan Consistency
Implementation of the programs and reporting to the State are consistent with the goals and policies in the General Plan, including Program 1.1, which calls for the submittal of an annual General Plan progress report to the State.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated fiscal impact related to this item.

Ryan Gohlich, AICP,
Director of Community Development
Approved By
Attachment 1
Draft 2021 General Plan and Housing
Element Annual Report
2021 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING

ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

PREPARED BY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MARCH 2022
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2021 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
This report is a summary of progress in meeting the policies and programs in the City of Beverly Hills General Plan. This report is made available annually and captures completed and in-progress work efforts from 2021.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report .............................................................................1 Table of Contents......................................................................................................................................1 City Council Review...................................................................................................................................1 Compliance with State Guidelines............................................................................................................1 General Plan Sigificant Accomplishments - 2020......................................................................................2 General Plan Status of Programs for All Elements (except Housing)........................................................6 Housing Element Programs and Progress...............................................................................................35 2021 Housing Units.................................................................................................................................44 Current Planning .....................................................................................................................................45 Emergency/Urgency ordinances.........................................................................................................45 Pending General Plan Amendments...................................................................................................45 Additional Content..............................................................................................................................46

CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
On March 15, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing and received testimony on the goals, policies, and programs in the General Plan. At the end of the public hearing, the City Council directed City staff to submit this report to the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

COMPLIANCE WITH STATE GUIDELINES
The City of Beverly Hills General Plan is consistent with State Guidelines. The City adopted its Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period on October 12, 2021, and is currently working with the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to obtain certification. The City is also currently working on adopting an updated Safety Element in compliance with state law requirements. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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GENERAL PLAN SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2021
The following table presents important dates and accomplishments in implementing the General Plan.

Action Description
Latest
Comprehensive
Update
January 12, 2010 - Comprehensively updated all elements in the General Plan, deleted the Scenic Highway Element, and created the Public Service and Historic Preservation Elements.

General Plan
Amendments
Since the 2010
Update
October 12, 2021 – Adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element June 8, 2021 – Adoption of a General Plan Amendment in connection with a residential and hotel development project located at 9850, 9876, 9900 and 9988 Wilshire Boulevard
November 17, 2020 – Amendment of the General Plan Land Use Map to include the Mixed Use Overlay Zone
February 18, 2020 – Amendment of the General Plan Land Use Map to establish a Mixed Use planned development (M-PD-5) Land Use Designation and apply it to the project site located at 9908 S. Santa Monica Blvd
December 17, 2019 – Amendment of the Safety Element to include the City’s Updated Hazard Mitigation Management Plan
December 17, 2013 – Adoption of the 2014-2021 Housing Element November 15, 2011 – Adoption of the 2006-2013 Housing Element November 15, 2011 – Amendment of the Safety Element to include the City’s Hazard Mitigation Management Plan (2021 plan is currently underway) 2021 Significant
Accomplishments
Housing Element: The City adopted its Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period on October 12, 2021, and is currently working with the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to obtain certification.

Some significant accomplishments include the following.

The City:
 continued to hold City Council and Commission meetings in an online format, while maintaining community participation in writing, by phone, and by video;
 provided a rent moratorium for both residential and commercial tenants, and worked to push out public-facing messaging regarding the moratorium updates;
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 continued to provide community services in an online format, including library services, permit center, and recreation services;  continued to operate a hybrid Emergency Operations Center response to COVID-19, high fire risk events, and ongoing protests, rallies, and demonstrations in the City;
 created various subcommittees to address the ongoing and dynamic nature of the COVID-19 pandemic;
 provided current and timely information through 66 press releases, 41 Nixle notices, 483 Facebook posts, 482 Instagram posts, and 386 Twitter posts;  continued to coordinate with LA County Public Health Department regarding Health and Safety efforts associated with COVID-19, and create City policies aligned with County policies; and
 continued to work with the business community to relay critical information and create flexible programs to ensure economic vitality.

Connect Beverly Hills: The City continued work on a Wilshire/La Cienega Boulevard streetscape plan (Connect Beverly Hills / “Meet Me on Wilshire”) that will improve walkability through streetscape and infrastructure upgrades, improve access to the Metro subway through a conceptual site plan for a temporary Mobility Hub at Wilshire Blvd/N. Gale Dr., and increase transit ridership through bus stop improvements that enhance the rider experience.

Disposable Foodware Ordinance: The City adopted the Disposable Foodware Accessories Upon Request Ordinance. The goal of the ordinance is to prohibit the automatic distribution of utensils, straws, napkins and condiments that typically comes with food take out orders. The ordinance is also expected to reduce waste 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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locally and reduce the GHG emission regionally from the production and disposal of those products. The ordinance took into effect on November 27, 2021.

Air Quality: The City kicked off a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that will explore metrics to reduce transportation impacts on air quality and climate change.

A Citizen’s Action Committee, comprised of representatives from each Commission and other residents, has been formed to provide policy suggestions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as transportation or building-code related policies.

Stormwater Capture: The City completed the feasibility of a stormwater capture facility at La Cienega Park. The City is moving forward with options and cost-sharing scenarios to capture stormwater and discharge it to the sewer system to meet regulatory requirements. The City is starting the feasibility study for a regional stormwater project to be constructed in the City Parks. This is part of completing the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP).

Affordable Housing: The City adopted an ordinance to establish permanent regulations for an inclusionary housing program, which requires affordable housing be constructed in certain types of multi-family residential developments. The regulations also provide the option for the payment of an in lieu fee for qualifying projects, the proceeds of which are deposited into the City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The City also initiated the application process to fill two moderate rate units located in a new mixed use building.

Historic Preservation: In 2021, nine Golden Shields were awarded to the following cultural points of interest: the Gershwin Residence, Nate ‘N Al’s Delicatessen, Gearys Boutique, Morocco Junction Station, Beverly Theatre/Fiorucci, the Brown Derby, Romanoff’s/the Daisy, Grace Young’s Candy Roundup/Edelweiss, and the Carroll Company. The Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) recommended three additional awardees (Pioneer Hardware, Harry Harris Shoes, and the Luau) at the end of 2021, pending approval by the City Council in 2022. A total of 12 Golden Shields have been approved since the program’s inception, with three more pending approval.

These changes continue to be valuable in addressing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical Use: The City extended an urgency ordinance that relaxes many of the existing medical use regulations that have been in place since 2011. This allows new medical uses in certain zones without a requirement to receive planning approval Public Notification Requirements: The City adopted an ordinance to modify the public notification requirements for certain Planning entitlement applications, in 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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order to ensure that the community receives notification regarding projects important to them, and has ample opportunity to participate and engage in the review process.

Rooftop Dining Ordinance: The City adopted an ordinance to establish a process by which certain commercial properties may add rooftop outdoor dining amenities for restaurants.
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GENERAL PLAN STATUS OF PROGRAMS FOR ALL ELEMENTS (EXCEPT HOUSING) The following information provides the title, objective, action and description for each of the programs in the General Plan as well as a summary of the actions the City has taken to implement each program to date.

1.0 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency
No. Program Title and Description Status

1.1 Annual General Plan Review
Prepare an annual report to the City Council on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation, including progress in meeting the City's fair share of regional housing needs, and submit this report to the California Office of Planning and Research.

Implementation in process; to be completed by April 1, 2021

1.2 General Plan Amendments
Undertake General Plan Amendments as necessary, and carefully consider requests for amendments within the context of the goals in the General Plan as well as current conditions and issues in the community. The City will undertake periodic revision of the Housing Element and other elements as required by State statues.

Currently, the City’s General Plan is consistent with State requirements.

The City adopted an updated Housing Element in 2013 for the planning period 2014-2021. The City is also working on updating the Housing Element for the planning period from 2021-2029.

1.3 General Plan Consistency
Ensure any action, program, or project is consistent with the General Plan if, considering all its aspects; it will further the objectives and policies of the General Plan and not obstruct their attainment. To ensure that the goals and policies of the General Plan are systematically implemented, the actions and decisions concerning both City programs and projects, and private development proposals must be consistent with the General Plan. The City’s capital improvement program and the projects that implement various infrastructure master plans, in addition to the City’s development regulations and development agreements, must be consistent with the adopted General Plan.

As part of the approval process, City programs and projects and private development proposals are reviewed for consistency with the General Plan.

The City’s Capital Improvement Program is reviewed annually for consistency with the General Plan.
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2.0 Development Review and Management
No. Program Title and Description Status

2.1 Update Zoning Code and Development Regulations
Review and revise the Zoning Code to reflect the General Plan’s policies for permitted uses and development standards. In addition, regulations to address the following areas must be included in the Zoning Code:
 Community Character and Design Policies. Revisit and develop policies addressing community character and design and
development for each land use category.

In 2018, the City Council adopted an Ordinance to address concerns raised by the community related to basements and retaining walls in the Hillside Area of the City.

The ordinance became effective in 2018 and is meant to preserve the community character of the Hillside Area of the City. Staff continued to implement the changes in 2019 and update applications and information for the public as appropriate.  Transitions between Residential and Commercial Properties. Revisit transitions between residential and commercial properties, and reinforce requirements for design excellence.

The City continues to require all new commercial buildings to go through Architectural Review and requires new commercial buildings to undergo discretionary review to ensure compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.  Protection for Environmental Resources/ Protection from Environmental Hazards. Revise and develop requirements and standards pertaining to the location and design of development to protect environmental resources, protect development, and populations from the risks of environmental hazards such as earthquakes and excessive noise.

The City’s Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance was placed into effect on June 15, 2015. The LID ordinance requires development projects to implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce urban runoff pollution to the waters of the US.

The City adopted a Green Streets Policy on May 18, 2015 that requires new street construction to include Best Management Practices that would manage urban runoff and keep it from reaching the storm drain systems.

The City has a Dewatering Ordinance that requires development projects that dewater to use the groundwater beneficially rather discharging to the storm drain system.
 Smart Growth. Revise and develop standards to promote pedestrian activity, transit-oriented planning, development of affordable housing, and implementation of more environmentally sustainable buildings and site planning. These may be accomplished through development requirements and/ or incentives.

On April 20, 2021, the City Council adopted the Beverly Hills Complete Streets Plan and supplemental Action Plan. The LACMTA Board adopted the first/last mile plan for Section 1 of the Purple Line Extension, including the Wilshire/La Cienega Boulevard subway station, in coordination with the City.

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improve walkability, recommend sustainable infrastructure and storm water management practices, and include conditions of approval for new developments, and a conceptual site plan for a temporary Mobility Hub at Wilshire Blvd/N. Gale Dr.  Easements and Dedications of Land. Ensure that requirements for the dedication of land for roadway improvements, parklands, and other elements defined by General Plan policies are fulfilled.

The need to acquire easements and land dedications is reviewed annually along with the Capital Improvement Budget.
 Noise Standards. Revise and enhance standards and policies specified in the Noise Element to protect sensitive noise receptors, residents, and businesses from unwanted noise impacts from traffic, new uses, construction activities, truck deliveries, and similar sources.

To be scheduled in a future budget cycle.
 Commercial and Multi-Family Open Space and Recreational Requirements and In-Lieu Fees. Require that all new commercial and multi-family residential projects provide on-site open space or recreational amenities consistent with the General Plan's policies for on-site open space and recreational amenities, and contribute in-lieu fees for the development of new recreation facilities or enhancement of existing facilities, or a combination of both, to meet the demands generated by the development’s resident population or employment base.

To be scheduled in a future budget cycle.
 Reduce Heat Island Effect. Establish and implement development standards to reduce the "heat island" effects of new large-scale commercial and residential developments. Standards may include cool roofs, installation of reflective roofs, light colored building materials and shade trees.

To be scheduled in future budget cycles.
 Prohibit New Oil and Gas Drilling. Prohibit new oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon substance extraction activities in the City New extraction from locations in the City is restricted (BHMC 10-5-302 B). Further, in 2014, the City of Beverly Hills passed an ordinance prohibiting hydraulic fracturing in the City. This ordinance is still in effect.
 Phase Out Existing Oil and Gas Drilling. Require existing oil, gas, and other hydrocarbon substance extraction activities in the City to be phased out during this planning period but no later than 2030.

The surface location at the Beverly Hills High School campus ceased operation in December 2016.

The City is managing a project on behalf of the Beverly Hills Unified School District to properly secure and plug 19 oil wells located on School District property adjacent to the Beverly Hills High School. The City has engaged a consultant that has technical expertise in oil drill sites and regulatory compliance in order to assist the City with all aspects of project management. 11 oil wells were plugged in 2019 and 8 were plugged in 2020. The plugging work on this project was completed in November 2020.
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 Employer Child Care. Develop a program to require major employers to provide child care facilities and programs.

To be scheduled in future budget cycles.
 View Protection. Provide greater regulation for view protection of significant natural and man-made visual resources.

In 2010, the City adopted view shed protections for the Trousdale area of the City.

Staff continued to process View Restoration and View Preservation cases.  Shared Parking. Provide for shared parking facilities in key areas of the community, such as commercial areas and near transit hubs.

In 2014, the City conducted a parking study to better understand existing public and private parking capacity and explore the development of a broader shared parking program. One recommendation that resulted from the study was the exploration of shared parking arrangements to better manage parking in the City. Staff will continue to explore potential shared parking situations.  Revise Noise Regulations in the Municipal Code. Revise Chapter 1 (Noise Regulations) of Title 5 of the City's Municipal Code to eliminate current ambient noise level standards in residential and commercial areas and replace them with Land Use Noise Compatibility Guidelines (Appendix B) to achieve acceptable levels of noise for specific land uses in the City. Provide a baseline for mitigating land uses which exceed acceptable noise levels, and require new residential developments to implement measures that address noise
compatibility and noise attenuation during construction.

To be scheduled in future budget cycles.
 Parks and Open Space Standards. Strive to meet a park and open space standard that is consistent with National Recreation and Parks Associations (NRPA) standards for the acquisition of new parks and open spaces.

In 2015, the City approved a new dog park in the City, adding to the open space inventory.

In 2016, the City began renovation of a portion the historic Beverly Gardens park.

This work was completed in 2019.

In 2019, the City sold a single-family property and earmarked the net proceeds for future green/open space development.
 Parks Master Plan. Revise and enhance the City's Parks Master Plan to assure that standards for new parks in the City and open space areas of new development are designed, constructed, maintained, and operated pursuant to sustainable specifications and practices.

In 2020, the continued public engagement efforts and next phases of conceptual designs for the La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex Master Plan were placed on hold due to the fiscal impacts related to COVID-19. Ongoing efforts to standardize Mini Park signs was implemented. Signs were revised by the Recreation and Parks Commission and installed in the 11 Mini Parks throughout the City.

In May 2016, LA County completed a countywide comprehensive parks and recreation needs assessment. As part of the needs assessment, a study area profile was completed for the City of Beverly Hills. The study included Beverly Hills park metrics, and identified where parks are most needed.
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The City continued the utilization of sustainable designs and materials to significantly reduce the City’s water consumption needs when possible by introducing native, drought-tolerant plants.
 Sustainable City Plan. Implement the City's Sustainable City Plan promoting responsible management and effective stewardship of the City's built and natural environments, transforming the City into a model government agency that is clean, healthy, resource-efficient, and environmentally conscientious. The Sustainable City Plan is in development and programmed to be adopted concurrently with the updated General Plan. Review the Sustainable City Plan for consistency with the General Plan and update periodically.

The Sustainable City Plan was adopted in 2010 and is implemented as appropriate.

The City completed numerous projects, policies and ordinances accomplishing the goals of the Sustainable City Plan.

The City was in the process of updating the Sustainable City Plan in July 2019 and began the public process in early 2020. Due to COVID-19, public process has been paused. Sustainability initiatives such as the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Housing Element Update, Complete Streets and Integrated Water Resources Master Plan have been moving forward to further accomplish the goals of the Sustainable City Plan.
 Access for Persons with Disabilities to Parks and Recreation Facilities. Assure that parks and recreation facilities provide for adequate access for persons with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as appropriate "universal design".

The City strives to provide ADA access to all parks and recreation facilities, as well as the City library and other civic buildings. Several recent park renovation projects have enhanced ADA access to City facilities and more are planned, including ADA access to the new Greystone Theater. ADA parking improvements at the Greystone site and a virtual tour is in development for Greystone Mansion and Gardens to improve ADA access.

The City is currently updating its Transition and Self-Assessment Plan. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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No. Program Title and Description Status

2.2 Development Review Process
Continue to regulate development for compliance with General Plan goals, policies, and development standards, through the development review, and design review processes. Implementation of the updated General Plan includes consideration of a number of additional factors for proposed development projects as described below.
 Nontoxic Building Materials
Require that all private and public development use non-toxic building materials such as low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints. All buildings must also be adequately ventilated and have access to natural lighting.

The City has adopted the California Green (“CalGreen”) Building Code, which is a mandatory Statewide green building code, and continues to adopt subsequent updates to this code.
 Green Building Program
Implement the recently adopted Green Building Program and Ordinance, and consider extending these provisions to residential neighborhoods as either a voluntary or mandatory measure.

Since adoption of the General Plan Update, the State adopted the California Green “CalGreen” Building Code, which is a mandatory Statewide green building code.  Open Space Standards
Consider alternative prototypes and standards for park development in urban areas where limited land may be available.

The City constructed a new dog park in an old industrial area to create new park space and amenities for the community in 2016.
 Consultation for Biological Resources
Initiate consultation with the appropriate Federal or State agencies and require a biological survey prior to the disturbance of any area where there is the potential for a special-status biological species, avian migratory or raptor species, or other protected species to be present.

Currently in effect.
 Consultation for Archeological Resources
In the event that any prehistoric or historic subsurface archaeological features or deposits are discovered, require that City officials are notified, and that all earth disturbing work within a 100-meter radius of a potential resource be temporarily suspended or redirected.

Work shall not resume in the area until after the find is appropriately mitigated.

Currently in effect. In addition to requiring notification and suspension of earth disturbing work if a potential resource is discovered during construction activities, the City completes a full tribal consultation process consistent with State law during the approval process for development projects to identify locations that may contain archeological and tribal resources.
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 Development Agreements
Encourage development agreements, which may be prepared as contractual agreements between the City and developers, to provide assurances to each party regarding the uses to be entitled, rules of development, and public benefits of a development project. The agreement may include conditions, terms, restrictions, and requirements for subsequent discretionary actions, and may specify the timing and phasing of construction.

The City continues to process development agreements as appropriate for development projects.
 Utilities
Require all new developments to be served from an approved domestic water and sewer system, and require capacity analysis be provided to the satisfaction of the City.

Require the use of efficient drainage technology and best practices and grading plans to reduce runoff through full compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements.

Require that new development is approved contingent upon the ability to be served with adequate utilities and telecommunications service, and assure that there is capacity and connections to serve the development.

Provide for the continued development and expansion of
telecommunications systems, including cable and, as feasible, fiber optics, for data access, information, and communication purposes.

Continue to permit the undergrounding of new and existing electrical distribution lines, unless it is determined to be economically or practically infeasible in a particular location as a result of significant environmental or other constraints.

Study the creation of solar power stations (photovoltaic stations).

Currently in effect.

In 2015, the City adopted an ordinance amending the code to establish a Water Capacity Charge.

In 2015, adopted new requirements for construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) to comply with local and Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits.

Starting in 2015, all pool discharges are required to be tested to meet NPDES regulations prior to discharge.

In 2017, the City adopted an ordinance amending the code to establish a Water Supply Fee.

In 2017, the City Council approved the Beverly Hills “Fiber to the Premises” project, which will provide high speed broadband fiber service to residents and businesses within the City. Work on the project continued in 2021 and is ongoing.  Water Quality
Require that engineering design and construction practices are adequate to ensure that existing and new development does not degrade the City's surface or groundwater supplies.

Currently in effect.
 Resource Conservation
Develop and implement resource conservation measures that address reusing, recycling and reducing water usage, improving air quality, and increasing waste reduction and recycling through requirements The City is a member of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA), a program that provides an opportunity to utilize renewable electricity City-wide. Beverly Hills inhabitants are able to use 36%, 50%, and 100% renewable electricity in their property. This will help 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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and incentive programs in coordination with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and other regional resource agencies.

Develop a water and energy conservation plan and a waste reduction plan with goals and benchmarks for the next 20-year period. Further establish auditing methods to evaluate the extent of success in meeting goals as well as the effectiveness of programs and technology.

Develop standards, and require designated areas for the collection and loading of recyclables.

Require new or renovated multi-family residential structures to include separate chutes or other facilities to facilitate separation of recyclable materials if appropriate.
to reduce carbon footprint and improve air quality Statewide. Residents and businesses began using 50% renewable electricity starting in January 2019.

In December 2021, the City Council approved changing the residential and nonresidential default energy product to 100% renewable electricity. This is scheduled to take into effect in October 2022.

The City has converted 5,800 street lights to LEDs thus far. This will reduce consumption by approximately 79% and reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) equivalent to 240 vehicles off the road annually.

The City has a restaurant food waste program that helps reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) production from landfills. Foodwaste (organics) program will be expanding to residential customers to comply with Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383).

The City has a robust waste diversion program which is currently achieving a 69% State Diversion rate.

Water: The City continues to develop both short-term and long-term goals to enhance water-use efficiency of its customers and promote conservation. The City’s Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) continues to assist customers with leak detection and/or high water usage. This program feeds data into a program called Water Tracker, a customer portal, which helps each customer track their own usage and provides alerts when daily budgets or continuous water flow issues occur. Customers work directly with staff when issues occur or questions arise.

The City adopted an ordinance which requires the installation of an irrigation meter for new construction and on certain residential developments with landscaping above a certain threshold. This will allow the City to further reduce irrigation water use when strict water conservation ordinance is in place.

The City still abides by Water Conservation Stage C measures, which were adopted in 2017. Stage C includes a 20% reduction goal, and outdoor watering rules of two (2) days per week from October to June, and three (3) days per week from July through September. In 2019, the City reduced its water use by 21.48% compared to 2013 (a State mandated comparison year).

Stormwater: The City is implementing the programs and infrastructure projects listed in the Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program (BC-EWMP) Plan.

The Burton Way Median Green Street and Water Efficient Landscape project will be able to capture 7 acre-feet of urban runoff from 211 acres tributary area. The project is currently under construction and expected to be completed by winter 2022. The City also completed the feasibility evaluation of the La Cienega Park Regional Stormwater Project where it is designed to capture 21 acre-feet of urban runoff and discharge it to the sewer to increase recycled water source for the Los Angeles region. The project is currently placed on hold pending on the La Cienega Park 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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Master Plan which includes total renovation of the park campus where the stormwater capture reservoir site will be put in place.

The City partnered with The City of Culver City to construct the Culver Boulevard Median Stormwater Regional Project, which is designed to capture 19.5 acre-feet of urban runoff from a 300-acre tributary area in the region. The City of Beverly Hills and Culver City executed an MOU which will provide Beverly Hills a stormwater compliance credit of 4.4 acre-ft. for its cost-sharing responsibility for the project. The project is expected to completed construction by February 2022.

Solid waste: The City is using the State’s solid waste regulations to meet 50% waste diversion requirements. The City has also instituted a food waste program and is expected to expand the service to comply with SB 1383 where organic waste containers are required in multifamily dwelling units and food service entities (FSEs).

The City also has construction waste diversion requirements outlined in the municipal code.

Electricity: The City will be utilizing incentives and services from the Clean Power Alliance and Southern California Edison to promote energy efficiency upgrades to residential and commercial properties. The City will also be encouraging residents and businesses to reduce electricity consumption by participating in demand response programs. Additional electricity reduction measures will be included in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that is currently underway.  R.O.W. Consideration for Transit
The City shall review development projects in consideration of transit right-of-way needs.

Currently in effect.

2.3 Other Development Regulations and Ordinances
Review and update regulations and ordinances other than zoning to conform to the General Plan including:
 Historic Preservation
Consider adoption of a local Historic Resources Ordinance as a framework for the preservation and documentation of significant historic and cultural resources in the community. The ordinance would identify specific actions designed to preserve, maintain, and promote the City’s rich inventory of cultural resources, including:
 Adopting a local register of historic resources and establishing criteria and procedures to list properties;
 Maintaining an updated historic resources inventory, and requiring documentation of resources that may be approved for Historic Preservation Program: In 2012, the City adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance creating the ability to designate local landmarks, offer incentives to property owners to preserve historic properties, and instituting a waiting period to review the proposed demolition of any building designed by a Master Architect to prevent the unintended loss of important historic resources in the City. Revisions to the ordinance were made in 2015. The City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance enables the designation of local historic landmarks, requires the review of the proposed demolition or alteration of Master Architect designed properties, and sets forth disincentives and penalties for the removal or modification of designated landmarks. Staff continues to closely monitor historic resources within the City to ensure significant structures are preserved.
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demolition, including establishment of an archive of historic information and resources;
 Programming to promote the designation and protection of significant local resources including residential, and nonresidential properties;  Exploring establishment of a requirement to replace commercial buildings that are demolished, and to extend this provision to residential buildings at some point in the future;
 Exploring incentives such as a Mills Act Ordinance, conservation easements, and transfer of development rights to promote preservation of significant resources;
 Establishing disincentives and penalties for the demolition of significant resources without benefit of City permits; and  Programming and partnerships to promote the wealth of historically significant local resources.

Local Landmarks: By 2021, the City Council has established a total of 44 local landmarks, ensuring long-term protection and preservation of these significant properties. Specially designed designation plaques are currently available to registered local landmarks for proud display on the building façade and several have been installed on landmarked properties.

Golden Shield: The City adopted the “Golden Shield” program to recognize cultural significant locations in the City. In 2019, the first three Golden Shields were awarded to the Dona Maria Rita Valdez de Villa Homestead, the Original Lawry’s Restaurant, and Giorgio Beverly Hills Boutique. In 2021, nine more Golden Shields were awarded to the following cultural points of interest: the Gershwin Residence, Nate ‘N Al’s Delicatessen, Gearys Boutique, Morocco Junction Station, Beverly Theatre/Fiorucci, the Brown Derby, Romanoff’s/the Daisy, Grace Young’s Candy Roundup/Edelweiss, and the Carroll Company. The CHC recommended three additional awardees (Pioneer Hardware, Harry Harris Shoes, and the Luau) at the end of 2021, pending approval by the City Council in 2022. A total of 12 Golden Shields have been approved, with three more pending approval.

Mills Act Program: The Mills Act Program allows qualified owners to receive a potential property tax reduction to help rehabilitate their historic buildings. Since the start of the program in 2011, the City has approved six Mills Act Contracts. City staff continues to educate and encourage property owners of historic properties regarding the benefits of preservation, specifically the tax incentives offered through the Mills Act program. After 8 successful years as a pilot program, in 2019, the City made the Mills Act Program a permanent program available to locally designated historic landmarks.

Historic Incentive Permit: In 2014, the City Council adopted an ordinance creating a Historic Incentive Permit (HIP), which allows landmarked properties to request deviations from development standards to help foster the preservation of important resources. Between 2014 and 2021, the Planning Commission approved 6 Historic Incentive Permits granting allowances to 6 historic landmarks in order to ensure the long-term viability of these properties.
 Flood Control
Review the Flood Ordinance for consistency with the General Plan and update periodically.

Currently in effect.
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 Design Guidelines
Develop design guidelines and standards for commercial, residential, and mixed-use development. These guidelines will include criteria for applicability to all new development and rehabilitation projects that are subject to the City’s Development Plan Review process.

City Staff has been compiling guidelines to help diminish the appearance of bulk and mass for new residences, as requested by the Commission. The Design Review Commission has reviewed preliminary responses to these guidelines in 2017, 2018, and 2021. In addition, an ad-hoc committee of the Commission was created in 2021 to review with staff edits to the guidelines and refinements to the graphics and images included in this comprehensive document. Future projects include finalization of the updated Design Guidelines, and an update of the City's Residential Style Guide, to be scheduled in future budget cycles.

2.4 Building and Fire Codes. Survey available and feasible techniques, and amend the Building Code, Fire Code, and related codes where appropriate, to achieve the General Plan's policy objectives at least once every three years or as required by State law. The City's survey of the Building and Fire Codes shall include the following considerations:
 Promote the use of innovative and State-of-the-art building techniques as a means to improve housing affordability and sustainability.
 Reflect the highest and best available standards for fire safety design.  Increase the requirement for brush clearance to increase defensible space around structures in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.  Incorporate the Fire Wise assessment and Joint Wildland Interface Task Force recommendations into the City's Fire Code.

Continue implementation of the Hazardous Building Abatement Ordinance by encouraging property owners to reinforce and strengthen “at risk” buildings, including:
 Buildings with tuck-under parking that constitutes a “soft-story”;  Wood buildings with short cripple studs under the first floor;  Wood buildings constructed without positive connection from the foundation to the structure;
 All pre-1981 non-ductile concrete frame buildings or “soft-story” buildings three stories or more in height; and
 Tilt-up concrete wall buildings.

Require that new development/redeveloped structures include public and private access drives and roadways designed to maintain adequate Fire Department access to the property such that there will be no reduction of fire protection services below acceptable levels.

The City has adopted a local ordinance that only allows Class A roof assembly for new and existing buildings.

In 2010, the Beverly Hills Fire Department increased the brush clearance requirement in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

In January of 2020, City adopted the 2019 edition of the California Building Codes and California Residential code subject to the amendments set forth in section 9-1- 202 of BHMC.

A Citywide survey has been completed, which identifies potentially vulnerable buildings that may be impacted during an earthquake, including non-ductile concrete frame, pre-Northridge steel moment frame buildings as well as woodframe multi-family soft-story buildings.

In 2018, the City Council adopted an ordinance that sets forth mandatory provisions for the scope and compliance requirements applicable to existing wood-frame multifamily residential buildings to retrofit potentially vulnerable buildings and increase measures for occupant safety.

Since 2012 through 2021, Historic Preservation staff continues to review seismic retrofit applications to ensure that retrofit work is designed in a manner to avoid adverse impacts, while extending the useful life of historic resources throughout the City.
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3.0 Master Plans and Programs
No. Program Title and Description Status

3.1 Capital Improvement Program. Annually budget for the provision of services to residents and businesses. As part of the budget, the City will adopt a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that provides funds for capital facilities, including arterial highways, local streets, storm drains, park and facility improvements, water and wastewater system improvements, and planning programs. The development, maintenance, and operation of public facilities such as parks and drainage facilities and the provision of City services require financial resources that are derived from various sources.

Programming of City capital projects and their funding over time is outlined in the City’s Capital Improvement Program, which is updated annually.

Currently in effect.

3.2 Water Master Plan. Update the City’s Urban Water Master Plan (UWMP) and related Capital Improvement Programs, including monitoring its water system to:

Adopt State-of-the-art water monitoring systems to remotely monitor the City's water usage, leaks, and ruptures;
 Explore alternative new sources of water;
 Address potential shortages in water supply from the California State Water Project and the Colorado River;
 Designate, preserve, and acquire land, if necessary, for siting future water supply, storage, and distribution facilities;
 Achieve Federal and State drinking water regulatory standards;  Develop a Recycled Water Master Plan;
 Continue to implement existing flood mitigation activities and programs; and
 Develop water conservation awareness programs for City staff, community groups, the public, and other groups.

Urban Water Management Plan: In 2010, the City adopted the State’s model landscape ordinance for all new and upgraded irrigation systems installed. This requirement is currently in effect. The City updated its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) for 2020 and submitted it to the Department of Water Resources in July 2021. State law requires the plan to be updated every five years, with the next update scheduled for 2025. Additionally, the City is updating its Water Master Plan in 2019, and explored the feasibility of recycled water, stormwater capture, and additional groundwater supplies as part of the Integrated Water Resources Master Plan (IWRMP) development in 2019.

Conservation: As part of its Water Conservation Program, the City continues to enforce outdoor irrigation limits. This program limits the number of days and times a week landscape watering is permitted.

Wells: The City has completed the development of two shallow groundwater aquifer wells (Maple Wells) located in the Entertainment Business District (EBD).

Search for alternative sources of water including groundwater, recycled water, storm water, and other potential sources is on-going. The City has acquired a potential well site property in the La Brea subarea of the unadjudicated Central Basin and is in the process of investigating 2 additional groundwater well site locations.

Water Enterprise Plan: The City has been working on implementing its Water Enterprise Plan, a long term planning document that includes a 10-year Water Master Plan that strategically outlines capital projects and programs to reduce reliability on imported water sources and promote conservation. Conservation 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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programs that have been developed meet the Senate Bill X7-7 requirement and fulfills the "20% reduction by 2020" goal in urban usage required under this statute.

Customer Service and Education: As part of its routine customer service, on request, the City continues to perform private-property water-audits resulting in the conservation of thousands of gallons of water. The City, through its water agency, provides conservation awareness and outreach. The City also launched a campaign and website “BH2O, Saving in Style” to highlight water conservation measures. This campaign included banners around the City as well as pamphlets and fliers that are available to the public at most public facilities.

Monitoring: City is currently monitoring constituents that are specified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) 4 list and 1, 2, 3 - Trichloropropane (TCP) at groundwater locations.

Sample monitoring schedules and frequencies are currently being reviewed by the State Water Resources Control Board as part of November’s Sanitary Survey followup. City water resources currently meet standards.

In 2009, the City completed the installation of an automated meter reading system (AMR) throughout its service area. The AMR transmits meter readings to City servers every 24 hours. The AMR detects unusual consumption patterns and alerts City staff of high volume and the need to maintain or repair. The City is in the process of upgrading this AMR system to provide hourly water usage reads. The City has invested in a web-based system enabling account holders to monitor their daily water consumption behavior in real time. Account holders can also customize the web-based system to receive alerts regarding excessive water usage via phone, email, or text.

Acquisition: In 2019, the City acquired a single-family parcel in the Hillside Area that was identified as a strategic location for City water infrastructure.

Water Treatment Plant: The Water Treatment Plant was substantially completed in December 2021, and is awaiting a Division of Drinking Water Permit. Once this plant is fully online, the City will increase its local supply of water, which will result in a 20% reduction in reliance on imported water from the Metropolitan Water District.

3.3 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. Continue to upgrade, inspect, and improve the City’s sewer infrastructure to minimize deficiencies and reduce leaks and contamination, and annually inspect all restaurant, hotel, and catering establishments to ensure that proper disposal standards for fats, oils, and grease are followed. There will be annual inspections of the facilities. In addition, undertake the following actions related to wastewater management:

Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP): The City’s SSMP was adopted by the City in 2012 and was revised in 2017 to update the City’s programs to reduce sewer overflows. Staff will be starting the process to revise the SSMP plan to meet the 2022 SSMP Update requirement.

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 Prepare a Sanitary Sewer Management Plan to identify system deficiencies, users and support long term capital planning. This plan should also address emergency spill response, preventative maintenance program, establish legal authority, and pollution mitigation measures. Until this plan is completed, the City will continue to update and enforce the City’s standards for the quality of wastewater discharged into the system and require all
industries/businesses sewer discharges to comply with the City's waste discharge requirements and permits;
 Develop an I&I (inflow and infiltration) Program that includes televising a percentage of all sewer mains annually;
 Continue to require all industries/businesses sewer discharges to comply with the City's waste discharge requirements and permits as outlined in the City Ordinance; and
 Continue to implement, as appropriate, the requirements of the NPDES and SCAQMD regulations, including requiring the use of Best Management Practices by businesses in the City.
rehabilitated the sewer system through plastic lining, manhole and sewer pipe repairs and CCTV inspections.

The City has completed a CIP project that addressed needed spot repairs, lining and CCTV inspection of the sewer system. The City’s system is approximately 62% lined and the remaining 38% has been addressed through spot repairs, maintenance hole rehabilitation and planned sewer repair work. Additional spot repair and lining work is scheduled to begin in FY22-24 which will address PACP rated 5 and 4 sewer main line that needs attention. Integrated Water Resources Master Plan (IWRMP):

The IWRMP assessed the integrity of the wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The IWRMP identified improvement projects for both assets that would reduce the potential of sewer overflow due to capacity and flood event. The recommended projects in the IWRMP will be planned for future CIP projects which includes multi-benefit approach to urban runoff capture and use.

Monitoring: To date, approximately 84% of the sewer system has been CCTV'd. In 2019 to present, the current CIP project will complete approximately more than 20 miles of CCTV inspection to complete a system CCTV inspection within a five-year term. Ongoing CCTV inspections will be the result of private sewer backups and public SSOs.

MS4 Permit: To comply with the regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit (MS4 Permit), Beverly Hills is implementing the programs and projects prescribed in the Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management program (BC-EWMP). The BC-EWMP provides compliance goals by implementing stormwater programs and the City’s ability to construct green infrastructure that will capture and treat 87 acre-ft. of urban runoff. The City completed a Stormwater Compliance Master Plan in 2019 which refines the green infrastructure elements of the BC-EWMP.

Green Streets: The City adopted a Green Streets Policy in 2015 that requires new streets construction to include Best Management Practices that would manage urban runoff from reaching the storm drain systems.

3.4 Stormwater (Flood) Master Plan. Implement the Stormwater Master Plan to maintain and upgrade public storm drains and storage control facilities in conformance with the updated General Plan and requirements of the NPDES, including actions to eliminate illegal storm water discharges as specified in the actions listed below:
 Develop guidelines that limit the percentage of impermeable surfaces (such as asphalt) for large new or renovated public, institutional, residential, and commercial projects and require permeable surfaces Storm system capacities were evaluated as part of the Integrated Water Resource Management Plan (IWRMP). The IWRMP was adopted by the City Council in 2021, and implementation of this plan will take place from 2021 to 2025. Part 1 of the IWRMP addresses the City’s major water resources strategy which includes imported water, groundwater, and other potential supply sources. Part 1 also addresses other topics including emergency storage for the water system, and stormwater compliance. Part 2 of the IWRMP is a master plan of the water, sewer, and storm drain systems. For each system, the document addresses the existing 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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such as alleys, parking lots, to be cleaned frequently to remove debris and residue;
 Continue to fund and undertake storm drain improvement projects as identified in the City’s Storm Water System Master Plan;  Develop and maintain a program to install filters and catch basins for the City storm drain system and minimize shallow groundwater from being discharged into the stormwater system as well as investigate other methods to limit pollutants from entering the drainage system;  Establish procedures to use City parks for stormwater capture and recharge using grading, channeling and subterranean and other feasible capture methods;
 Require that individual project owners and operators handle, store, apply, and dispose of all pest control, herbicide, insecticide, and other similar substances properly;
 Continue to fund and undertake storm drain improvement projects as identified in the City’s Stormwater System Master Plan; and  Require that parking lots and public and private streets and alleys be cleaned as frequently as necessary, and in a manner that minimizes noise and water consumption, to remove debris and contaminated residue.
system and service area, evaluation and design criteria, system analysis, and capital improvements.

The stormwater section of the IWRMP listed storm drain systems recommended to be upgraded to meet the runoff volume from a 100-year storm event and reduction of alley flooding as result of assessing and improving alley drains. A list of stormwater infrastructure improvements are included in the plan. In addition, multi-benefit stormwater projects have also been identified from this process specifically diverting urban runoff from Benedict Canyon Channel, treating it and using it for non-potable water source such as irrigation.

Low Impact Development Regulations: In 2015 the City Council adopted a Low Impact Development (LID) Ordinance and a Green Streets Policy. This policy addresses many of the storm water issues that may arise from land development.

Catch Basins: The City completed the installation of trash-excluders and full capture devices on all catch basins to meet the Trash Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements. As a result, the City will be upgrading its catch basin cleaning program to prevent flooding and vector issues that are associated with filled catch basins. The retrofitted catch basins treats 96% of the City’s drainage areas. The 4% non-treated areas are a result of the current MTA subway projects where these basins have not been retrofitted and the 3% drainage areas where small catch basins resides. By FY 21-22, the City will be performing a Daily Generation Rate (DGR) study to see if the City meets its trash and debris compliance requirement.

The DGR study showed that the City’s infrastructure, street sweeping and catch basin cleaning programs has achieved 99.8% compliance with the Ballona Creek Trash TMDL requirement.

The City is currently constructing the Burton Way Median Green Streets and Water Efficient Landscape project. Project will have a 7 acre-ft. capacity and expected to capture and treat approximately 69 acre-ft of runoff annually. The project will also be able to use the captured runoff for landscape irrigation and in essence removing the median off the potable water irrigation grid.

The City also executed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Culver Median Stormwater Regional Project where the city is providing $3.5M capital funds to construct a regional project that has a 19.5 acre-ft. capacity. In return for 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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being project partners, Beverly Hills will be receiving 4.4 acre-ft. compliance capacity towards its BC-EWMP obligations. The project is expected to be completed by February 2022.

Outreach: Outreach and educational program are part of the solid waste and stormwater program.

Street Sweeping: The City has a robust 7-day a week street sweeping program that covers residential and commercial areas. In addition, the City has a sidewalk cleaning program that services the commercial areas. Both operations use Best Management Practices to conserve water and prevent contaminated water from draining into the storm drain system.

3.5 Solid Waste Master Plan. Continue to provide an adequate and orderly system for collection and disposal of solid waste for new and existing development in the City, including regulating green waste disposal by professional gardeners and the use of sustainable practices to reduce waste streams.

Encourage and support regional and Statewide efforts to reduce the solid waste stream including recycling programs and a reduction in the use of plastic bags.

Adopt the Draft Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and the Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) consistent with the requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act (CIWMA) of 1989 and the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB). Subsequently monitor the implementation of these programs.

City complies with AB 939 and AB 341 with a verified diversion rate of 50%. In the future, the City will implement expanded diversion and reduction programs as incorporated in the City’s Sustainability Plan.

Phase one of the Plastic Bag Ban ordinance became effective in 2014. Phase one covered larger scale retail stores. Phase two of the ordinance covers smaller scale grocery, pharmacy, and food marts, which went into effect in 2015.

The City is developing an implementation plan to further comply with AB 1826 (Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling) forth tier generators, and SB 1383 regulations.

The City adopted the Disposable Foodware Accessories Upon Request Ordinance.

The goal of the ordinance is to prohibit the automatic distribution of utensils, straws, napkins and condiments that typically comes with food takeout orders. The ordinance is also expected to reduce waste locally and reduce the GHG emission regionally from the production and disposal of those products. The ordinance took into effect on November 27, 2021.

3.6 Streetscape Master Plan. Develop a Streetscape Master Plan that outlines improvements and identifies funding sources for improvements to the City’s streetscape system. The Master Plan shall include streetscape enhancements such as lighting, street trees, benches, plazas and other amenities in the public right-of-way.

The City continued work on a draft streetscape plan for Wilshire and La Cienega Boulevards, the first in a series of streetscape plans for commercial streets in the city. The plan will improve walkability and access to the future Metro Purple Line stations in Beverly Hills, recommend sustainable infrastructure and stormwater management practices, and include conditions of approval for new developments. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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3.7 Circulation, Mobility, and Parking. Ensure the continued maintenance and improve the performance of the existing mobility system while developing and offering more opportunities for multi-modal options consistent with the updated general plan. Undertake the following actions:
 Study and implement a variety of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS);
 Develop a Parking Master Plan and the tools to fund and implement the Plan including parking assessment districts, congestion pricing, and other tools to maximize the use of City resources;
 Prepare and implement a Mobility & Bicycle Master Plan inclusive of car sharing opportunities;
 Monitor and manage traffic conditions on City streets and make necessary improvements;
 Provide regular street maintenance;
 Work with Metro to support the extension of the subway and improve transit ridership;
 Continue to offer and actively seek new methods to provide a wider variety of transit services;
 Expand the Transportation Demand Management programs;  Develop and implement a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program;
 Require developments to mitigate traffic and provide multi-modal amenities;
 Ensure that streets are improved to complete street standards;  Maintain and enforce truck routes;
 Provide incentives for unbundled and shared parking, seek publicprivate partnerships for parking, and manage parking costs to reduce vehicle trips;
 Implement Flexible Level of Service Standards;
 Develop an air quality improvement program that includes measures such as trip reduction measures, clean/alternative fuel fleet vehicles; reduce source emissions, and protection of sensitive receptors with the California Air Resources Board to identify ways that it may assist the City with its goal to reduce air pollution by reducing emissions from mobile sources;
Bicycles: The City continues efforts to expand bicycle facilities. The City installed bike racks Citywide under its Bike Rack-on-Request program, through the OpenBH program, and at parks. The City expanded its bike corral program by installing several on-street corrals on South Beverly and converting former bike share stations to on-street public corrals.

The City implemented the first protected bike lane on Roxbury Drive south of Olympic Boulevard to implement the Complete Streets Plan. City Council approved a one-year pilot project that will inform future protected bike lane projects in Beverly Hills.

The Traffic and Parking Commission recommended support for bikeway projects to implement the Complete Streets Plan, including: A southbound bike lane on San Vicente Boulevard, bike lanes on North Beverly Drive, bike lanes on Spalding Drive, and 14 miles of bicycle markings (sharrows) and signage on streets throughout Beverly Hills as part of the minimum grid network.

The City completed design for buffered bike lanes on Burton Way, which will upgrade the existing non-buffered bike lanes.

The City continued work on a Wilshire/La Cienega Boulevard streetscape plan (Connect Beverly Hills / “Meet Me on Wilshire”) that will improve walkability through streetscape and infrastructure upgrades, improve access to the Metro subway through a conceptual site plan for a temporary Mobility Hub at Wilshire Blvd/N. Gale Dr., and increase transit ridership through bus stop improvements that enhance the rider experience.

The City Council established a Slow Streets Program to encourage active transportation on residential streets and discourage unsafe vehicle speeding.

The City celebrated National Bike Month in May to promote safe cycling throughout Beverly Hills.

The City Council approved coordination with West Hollywood and Los Angeles to bring the CicLAvia open streets event to Beverly Hills. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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 Develop and implement a commercial Parking and Registration Program to inform and educate the public and the City on the availability and cost of private commercial parking in the City; and  Develop and implement a real-time parking availability and location system for both public and private parking resources to assist visitors and residents with locating available parking spaces.

The City continued design of five pedestrian crossing projects at Robertson/Chalmers, Wilshire/Palm, 200 block of S Beverly, 400 block of N Camden, and 400 block of N Bedford through a Metro Call for Projects grant. The projects are anticipated to go out to bid for construction in early 2022.

The City completed the SCAG grant-funded Pedestrian and Bicycle Awareness Campaign. This included a new Mobility website at www.beverlyhills.org/mobility, an educational campaign via social media, a hard copy and digital Tip Sheet, and a demonstration project at Camden/Brighton with painted curb extensions, bike parking, and public seating.

During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, the City has adjusted traffic signal timing and created automatic crosswalk signals with signage to limit the spread of the virus and improve the pedestrian experience.

Parking: The City continues to use a parking inventory model as a resource in reviewing development projects. The City is in the process of consolidating the City’s Preferential Parking Permit Zones for more efficient parking enforcement and review process. More than half of the 19 City-owned parking structures have parking space counting infrastructure with real-time occupancy/available space information.

Improvements: The City is in the process of upgrading its signal system to the current best practice to prepare for autonomous and connected vehicle integration.

Monitoring and Counts: The City continues development of a GIS-based traffic counts database to better monitor traffic conditions and implement appropriate measures. The City continues to collect baseline traffic counts on streets surrounding the future Metro Purple Line Wilshire/Rodeo subway station. The counts are being used to determine impacts to traffic associated with station construction so that the appropriate mitigations can be implemented. The City purchased a real time bicycle and pedestrian counts display to collect 24/7 counts on North Santa Monica Boulevard.

Mitigation: The City continues to monitor the temporary closure of North Cañon Drive at Wilshire Boulevard as a traffic mitigation for construction of the Metro Purple Line Wilshire/Rodeo subway station. The closure includes a wayfinding signage program to direct drivers around the closure.

Subway Station Area Planning: The LACMTA Board adopted the first/last mile plan for Section 1 of the Purple Line Extension, including the Wilshire/La Cienega subway station, in coordination with the City.
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The City released an RFP for design of the North Portal. The project is a second entrance/exit to the Wilshire/Rodeo subway station on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard at Beverly Drive.

Construction Management: The City continues to enforce Trousdale Area Construction Measures that were implemented in 2014; the measures include routes, vehicle weight limits, and vehicle inspection requirements for construction related heavy hauling vehicles.

Air Quality: The City kicked off a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan that will explore metrics to reduce transportation impacts on air quality and climate change.

3.8 Street Tree Master Plan. Continue to implement and comprehensively review the Street Tree Master Plan and update as necessary to keep current with the goals and objectives for the protection and expansion of the City’s urban forest and evaluate goals related to such topics as aesthetic effect, tree health, fire safety, sidewalk impact, historic character of neighborhood, view impacts, and heat-reduction through growth of tree shade.

The City continues to invest in ongoing pruning cycles to sustain tree health, maintain aesthetics and protect the City’s infrastructure. A consultant review of the City’s tree related policies and programs was commissioned with the goal of providing a holistic approach to the policies that impact the management of the City’s public and private trees. The consultant’s work on the project included field analysis, analyzing inventory and management data and gathering input from residents and the numerous City departments and policies that impact both public and private trees. The result of this effort will be a long-term roadmap to the management of public and private trees in the City of Beverly Hills memorialized in the document “Urban Forest Management Plan”.
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4.0 Financing and Budgeting
No. Program Title and Description Status

4.1 User Fees. Review all fees, including user fees, community facilities/special assessment districts such as parkland fees, developer impact/in-lieu fees on a periodic basis to determine if they are adequate to cover the costs to implement ongoing programs as well as new programs established as part of the General Plan update. Fees shall be revised as necessary based upon the results of this analysis and comparative assessment of other jurisdictions to assure that the City is competitive with adjacent jurisdictions. The fees to be reviewed include but are not limited to the following:
 Water conservation rates;
 Infrastructure improvement fees for water, sewer, and storm drain systems;
 Solid waste collection;
 Library service;
 Park and recreation program and service;
 Transportation impact and improvements;
 Special Assessment Districts;
 Building and Safety and Planning Fees;
 Developer fees & development impact fees; and
 Fines.

All City fees are reviewed and adjusted annually during the budget process. In addition, in 2021, the City Council adopted an ordinance to modify rates and charges for water services and facilities furnished by the City.

The Beverly Hills Public Library eliminated overdue fines for youth to provide greater access to library resources.

4.2 Local, Federal, State, and County Funding. Continue to pursue available local, Federal, State, county, and regional funds, grants, bonds, and cost recovery for a variety of City services and infrastructure including the areas of safety, recreation, community development, transportation and emergency management and disaster public awareness programs, including ongoing services as well as new programs initiated as part of the updated General Plan.

Currently in effect.

4.3 Nongovernmental Funds. Work with local community organizations, private groups and foundations, residents, and other public and private entities to encourage funding and support for programs that benefit the community at large such as parks and open space, street trees, recreation programs, water conservation efforts, transportation improvements, health and safety, emergency management, disaster mitigation preparedness, response and recovery, and cultural resource preservation.

Currently in effect. The City currently works with several community organizations and private groups to fund and support programs benefiting the community, such as the Library, Community Centers, Emergency Operations Center and City Parks. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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5.0 Community and Economic Development
No. Program Title and Description Status

5.1 Housing. Adopt a number of programs that promote the preservation, conservation and improvement of housing in the community, support the development of housing for all economic segments, support the needs of special needs households, remove constraints to housing production and support equal housing opportunities for all residents.

The City’s 2014-2021 Housing Element was adopted in 2013 and certified by the State in 2014. The City is currently implementing programs included in the element. See Section 5 of the report for a summary of the status of housing-related programs. The City has adopted the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and is currently working with the state Department of Housing and Community Development to obtain certification.

In 2020, the City adopted a mixed use ordinance, allowing residential use in some commercial corridors. This will allow residential units without displacing current tenants.

In 2020, the City extended the interim inclusionary housing ordinance that requires developers to include affordable housing units in new projects in the City as it continues work on a study to establish permanent regulations.

The City developed a Rent Stabilization Commission in 2020 to act as an advisory to the City Council in all matters which relate to Rent Stabilization, including rental assistance programs and proactive inspection program to preserve the current Rent Stabilization Ordinance units.

5.2 Economic Sustainability. Work to maintain a strong local economy with an emphasis on commercial industries by:
 Developing an economic sustainability plan;
 Identifying land use and other opportunities to expand the tax base;  Ensuring its market position through marketing, the promotion of green businesses, assessments of needs and public-private partnerships;  Ensuring its development processing is conducive to producing a highquality infrastructure and services;  Encouraging the formation of Business Improvement Districts and business associations; and
 Encouraging the improvement of business along major corridors.

In 2021, the City approved an update to the City’s Prior Economic Sustainability Plan. The new Economic Sustainability plan focuses on the 3 B’s (Brand, Budget, and well-Being) as economic strategies and actions that increase the City’s resiliency to market downturns, geopolitical risks, and uncertainties, while trying to avoid overcorrection from the pandemic.

The City is working with its partner organizations (Chamber of Commerce, Conference and Visitors Bureau, and Rodeo Drive Committee) to ensure Beverly Hills remains competitive as a destination by continuing key branding and marketing initiatives such as enhanced special events and digital marketing outreach. The City is also working with its partners to mitigate the impacts to businesses of two subway stations as a result of the Metro Subway Purple Line Extension as well as the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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In 2018, the City reconvened the previously existing Small Business Task Force to work directly with the Small Business community on issues uniquely facing small businesses in Beverly Hills. The City continues to work with the Chamber of Commerce to keep businesses informed regarding City issues and to understand the needs of the business community.

In 2019, the City Council passed an urgency ordinance to reduce parking requirements for restaurants in order to stay competitive in the restaurant market and enhance the vitality of commercial areas of the City.

The City initiated a Tobacco Hardship Exemption program in 2019, accepting applications through October 2020 to allow accepted applicant businesses to continue tobacco sales for a specified amount of time. The City also worked with its partner agencies to provide business management support to assist businesses in dealing with revenue loss.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City relaxed signage restrictions and created the OpenBH program to assist businesses with opening up their services outside including opening up outdoor dining on sidewalks, parking lots, and in parklets (parking metered spaces). This allowed businesses that were restricted to outdoor only services during the pandemic to still generate income while complying with current Health Orders.

In 2020, the City convened the first Property Owners Task Force to work directly with Commercial Property Owners in the community on strategies to fill existing vacancies and mitigate increased vacancy rates due to COVID-19. The City continues its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce to solicit feedback from Commercial Real Estate Brokers biannually regarding real estate trends and barriers to entry into the Beverly Hills Real Estate Market.

5.3 Code Enforcement. Continue to aggressively enforce health and safety, zoning, and other codes and ordinances that implement the General Plan.

Currently in effect.

5.4 Cultural Resources. Consider establishing a local register of historic resources and programs to support this effort and increase community awareness of the City's rich diversity of cultural resources, including an awards program that recognizes excellence in City projects, and by providing public trails, recreation areas, and viewing areas adjacent to significant visual resources, where feasible, in order to increase public enjoyment.

In 2012, the City established a Register of Historic Resources with an optional recognition plaque program. In 2019, the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) and City Council established of a new program to honor culturally important locations within the City, entitled the Golden Shield award. In 2019, the first three awards were approved for: The Dona Maria Rita Valdez de Villa Homestead, the Original Lawry’s Restaurant, and Giorgio Beverly Hills Boutique. In 2020, the CHC 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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recommended three additional awardees which were approved by the City Council in 2021. In 2021, nine Golden Shields (including the three recommendations from 2020) were awarded: Gershwin Residence, Nate ‘N Al’s Delicatessen, Gearys Boutique, Morocco Junction Station, Beverly Theatre/Fiorucci, the Brown Derby, Romanoff’s/the Daisy, Grace Young’s Candy Roundup/Edelweiss, and the Carroll Company. The CHC recommended three additional awardees at the end of 2021, pending approval by the City Council in 2022.

6.0 City Services and Operations
No. Program Title and Description Status

6.1 Community Services. Continue to provide a full range of public services including: building permitting, public safety (fire and police response and prevention), emergency preparedness and disaster response and recovery, hazardous waste response/services, solid waste collection and recycling programs, community services (parks, libraries, and recreational facilities and programs), infrastructure maintenance, and human services as well as cultural resources programs within the community.

Currently in effect. These programs are highlighted throughout this Annual Report.

In 2019, the City launched the Arts and Culture initiative, which focuses on expanding arts and culture programs, events and opportunities in the City. To help lead that effort, the City Council transformed the Fine Art Commission into the new Arts and Culture Commission, and expanded their purview. The Commission has developed a work plan for its first 18–24 months and is making strides in establishing new policies, procedures and connections to help with the expansion effort. A dedicated cultural arts website, www.beverlyhillsarts.org, was created in December 2019. The website features a calendar of all cultural arts events in the City of Beverly Hills in one convenient place. Also included on the website is an expansive list of artist resources, a comprehensive directory of event spaces, a public art map and more information related to cultural arts in the City.

In 2020, City Library services responded to COVID-19 safer at home orders by expanding the digital content available to the community and offering contactless checkout of books and other physical media.

Summer Adult & Senior Programs returned to in person programming offering minimal class offerings but continuing to maintain social distancing and requiring the continued use of face coverings.
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In 2021, Community Service staff worked with the Arts and Culture Commission to bring its Visions of the Future initiative to light – filling vacant spaces with art displays. To-date, the City has hosted two Visions of the Future installations and plans to continue its arts and culture initiative.

The Beverly Hills Public Library reopened in 2021 with a Curbside program and later opened its doors to a variety of programs as well as general use of the library.

6.2 Technology Applications. Explore the feasibility of new systems and technologies that may enhance City operations and service to the public.

Currently in effect. The City has updated its comprehensive, Citywide Strategic Communications Plan, which includes recommendations for technology enhancements, improved communication tools and community outreach. Implementation of the recommendations and plan began in 2021.

The City makes much information available to the public online through the City’s website. The City also provides e-blasts and newsletters for current and upcoming civic events. The City regularly communicates details on City initiatives and programs through Beverly Hills Television when applicable (the City’s cable channel via short 1 min videos for social media); television monitors in City parking structures, information booths at community events, AM radio, social media, and at City Council, City Commission and general community meetings. Video meetings became a routine way of communicating with the public for all meetings due to COVID-19.

Throughout the year, the City provided ongoing priority communications regarding the COVID-19 pandemic through its social media, website (dedicated COVID-19 webpage and COVID vaccine webpage) and through press releases and eNotices. It communicated vaccine eligibility through ads in its local papers as well. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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7.0 Inter-Governmental Coordination and Partnerships
No. Program Title and Description Status

7.1 Intergovernmental Agreements. Collaborate with internal City agencies and adjoining jurisdictions to address planning, development, transportation, residential parking, open space lands and recreational opportunities, education, energy, water, and resource conservation and other issues that jointly impact their mutual communities of interest. The City will also work with surrounding jurisdictions and agencies to coordinate and test emergency preparedness and response and recovery plans, emphasizing rapid reconstruction of the City following a disaster event. This will include exploring possible joint efforts to share emerging technology, particularly in the area of security and emergency management enhancements.

The City is a member of the Westside Cities Sub-region under the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (Southern California Association of Governments), and is a member of the Westside City Council of Governments (WCOG). Through each of these entities, the City participates in regional issues and planning efforts, such as planning for Plug-in Electric Vehicles.

The City is a member of the Ballona Creek Watershed Management Group (BCWMG). BC-WMG is a regional watershed group that plans and addresses stormwater quality requirements through water quality monitoring and regional stormwater projects.

The City continues to work with LA County Metro on issues related to the Westside Purple Line Subway Extension.

The City is a member of the Clean Power Alliance (CPA), formerly the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy (LACCE) which is a local Community Choice Aggregation program, provides the choice of 36%, 50%, and 100% renewable energy to its member agencies. The CPA has 31 local government agencies providing renewable electricity to the region. The City is currently defaulted at 50% renewable energy.

The City is a member of the South Bay Integrated Regional Water Management Program that allows regional collaborative planning and management of water resources within the region.

The City is a member of the Central Basin Sustainable Groundwater Management Act group that will be responsible for maintaining and managing the groundwater aquifer in the region.

The City is a member of the Westside Energy Partnership. The partnership includes local government programs that provide administrative and planning services to complete energy efficiency (electricity and natural gas) projects.

The City participates in the Los Angeles County Area A, State, and Federal emergency preparedness tests, drills and exercises.

The City regularly tests its emergency notification system, which is capable of reaching residents and businesses alike.
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The City, through joint powers agreements, shares information and technology with the Cities of West Hollywood and Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, and the County of Los Angeles.

The City exercised a variety of emergency response and recovery tests, such as the Greystone Reservoir Plan as well as various special event planning scenarios.

7.2 Federal, State, and Regional Coordination. Continue to train City employees to collaborate with Federal Agencies, State Agencies, and Regional Agencies such as Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and with Los Angeles County in numerous programs affecting land use and development, transportation, infrastructure, resource conservation, environmental quality, open space and recreational opportunities, emergency/disaster mitigation preparedness response and recovery, and other issues that require mutual collaboration and community benefit, including but not limited to the agencies identified below:
 Metropolitan Water District;
 South Coast Air Quality Management District;
 Southern California Association of Governments;
 California State Parks;
 National Marine Fisheries Service;
 Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area; and
Coordinate with the utility providers Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company to publicize programs and incentives to reduce energy consumption, and to ensure that adequate natural gas and electrical facilities are available to meet the demands of existing and future developments.

The City actively collaborates with other local, Regional, State, and Federal agencies.

Staff is encouraged to work closely with Federal, State and Regional agencies as appropriate. Currently, the City has mutual aid agreements with the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles Public Works, and County of Los Angeles Fire Department. The City also has a Disaster Management Area A Joint Powers Agreement with other Westside cities and the County of Los Angeles.

The City continues to develop Memorandums of Agreement (MOUs) with stakeholders for disaster preparedness.

The library participates in Southern California Library Cooperative for sharing of library materials and programing.

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7.3 Community Partnerships. Partner with local private, non-profit, and quasipublic organizations and groups, to address their mutual communities of interest to support and enhance programs that benefit the community at large. These groups may include, but are not limited to the areas of cultural arts, historic preservation, business and economic development such as the Chamber of Commerce, Team Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills Unified School District, emergency management, energy and telecommunications service providers such as Southern California Edison Company and Southern California Gas Company and others that strive to promote the City and enhance the quality of life within the community.

The City actively collaborates with local private, non-profit, and quasi-public organizations and groups to benefit the community including the Chamber of Commerce, groups with an interest in historic preservation and the Beverly Hills Unified School District.

In 2021, the City also conducted Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Business Emergency Response Team (BERT) trainings for the community and businesses.

In 2021, the City continued its Disaster Ready program, which encourages businesses to prepare the business for a disaster
The City of Beverly Hills has a partnership with Cedars-Sinai to provide a free-ofcharge smoking cessation program to individuals living or working in Beverly Hills.

The Just in Case BH program began this year and consists of emergency preparedness training, crime prevention, and communication networks for disseminating information, while negating rumors or misleading reports. The City's primary communications platform is Everbridge as well as Nixle text alerts in which residents and business owners sign up to receive emergency notifications.

8.0 Public Information and Involvement
No. Program Title and Description Status

8.1 Public Information and Involvement. Continue to make information available to residents and businesses regarding City services and programs, and key community issues. The range of information to be presented includes:
 land use zoning and development processes;
 development fees;
 code compliance;
 property and building maintenance and improvement techniques;  financial assistance and affordable housing programs;  public transportation;
 ride-sharing;
 energy conservation methods;
 waste reduction and recycling programs;
 hazards and emergency/disaster mitigation preparedness, evacuation, and response and recovery protocols and procedures;  natural resources and their value;
The City makes much of this information available to the public online through the City’s website. The City also provides e-blasts and newsletters for current and upcoming civic events. The City regularly communicates details on City initiatives and programs through Beverly Hills Television when applicable (the City’s cable channel via short 1 min videos for social media); television monitors in City parking structures, information booths at community events, AM radio, social media, and at City Council, City Commission and general community meetings. Video meetings became a routine way of communicating with the public for all meetings due to COVID-19.

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 educational and cultural events and venues;
 parks and recreation;
 health and safety;
 seniors and youth programs; and
 access to government services and elected officials.

This information may be presented in flyers and newsletters that are distributed to households in the City, senior centers, and community center; on the City’s webpage; by cable television broadcasts; in workshops with homeowners associations, business organizations, and community groups; and general community presentations and workshops.

System Project, BOLD Holidays, Sing for Hope (Community Services partnership) and initiatives such as First Thursdays (Next BH), Wellness Wednesdays and the BobPod (Mayor initiatives).

In 2021, the City Communications team worked closely with the Public Works Department to communicate the City’s sustainability efforts. In November 2021, the City passed its Disposable Foodware Accessories Ordinance and the City worked with its local businesses to have appropriate collateral/materials available.

Additionally, a dedicated webpage was created and advertisements and social media was pushed out. The City’s Communications team also worked closely with the department’s Transportation team to communicate new bike lanes (pilot programs) and its Connect BH project (recommended pedestrian improvements at intersections and design standards for the future La Cienega and Wilshire Metro stations). The City Communications team ran paid social advertisements for Connect BH throughout 2021.

Representatives from the City regularly provide information to its employees, businesses, schools, Parent-Teacher Associations, faith based and community organizations, residents, and medical centers on disaster preparedness.

Community Services programming and social services were delivered online via BHTV, the Community Life BH webpage on the City’s website and social media platforms.

A dedicated cultural arts website, www.beverlyhillsarts.org, was created in December 2019. The website features a calendar of all cultural arts events in the City of Beverly Hills in one convenient place. Also included on the website is an expansive list of artist resources, a comprehensive directory of event spaces, a public art map and more information related to cultural arts in the City.

In 2021, Community Service staff worked with the Arts and Culture Commission to bring its Visions of the Future initiative to light – filling vacant spaces with art displays. To-date, the City has hosted two Visions of the Future installations and plans to continue its arts and culture initiative.

Since October 2020, both Preschool and Adventure Camp programs have been operating in-person programs at both park sites as well as two classrooms at Hawthorne Elementary. The City continued to offer one preschool virtually to allow families this option if they were not comfortable sending their children in person. Summer Adult & Senior Programs returned to in person programming 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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offering minimal class offerings but continuing to maintain social distancing and requiring the continued use of face coverings.

The Beverly Hills Public Library reopened in 2021 with a Curbside program and later opened its doors to a variety of programs as well as general use of the library.

HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS AND PROGRESS
Progress on implementing the City’s housing programs is summarized in the Housing Element Report.

The Report provides a status and summary for each of the City’s housing programs.

The Housing Element Report is designed to be a stand-alone report, or to be included as a part of the Annual General Plan Report. The report has been designed in this manner to allow the City to submit the report to the State Office of Planning and Research as a part of the Annual General Plan Report, and to submit the report to the State Department of Housing and Community Development as a stand-alone report on progress in implementing the City’s housing programs.

Housing counts provided in this report are for the calendar year 2021. Information on housing programs is for calendar year 2021, unless otherwise specified, and is based on the 2014-2021 Housing Element.

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9.0, 10.0 & 11.0 Housing Element Program Implementation Status No.

Program Title
and
Description Objective
Timeframe in Housing
Element Status of implementation

9.1 Upkeep and
Maintenance of
Vacated Buildings
Preserve existing
housing stock
Ongoing The City’s Community Preservation Division maintains a list of vacant buildings and properties and works with property owners to ensure they are maintained.

9.2 Property
Maintenance
Require housing to be
maintained in an
aesthetic, safe and
habitable manner
consistent with City
codes
On-going, explore program
restructuring by 2016
The City continues to implement the current program and addresses several hundred complaints related to property maintenance each year.

9.3 Home Repair and
Improvement
Provide minor repairs
and mobility
assistance to
approximately 25
low-income
households per year
Ongoing In 2019, the program provided minor home repairs to four single-family homes and five multi-family homes. In 2020, the program provided minor home repairs to one singlefamily home and one multi-family home. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit in early 2020, the program was put on hold for the safety of the City’s more vulnerable residents.

9.4 Historic
Preservation
Program
Evaluate preservation
incentives
Ongoing. Evaluate in 2015
and adopt by 2016
In 2014, the City Council adopted an ordinance creating a Historic Incentive Permit that allows owners of historic landmarks to request deviations from development standards when making modifications to their historic properties, provided that the changes do not adversely impact the character-defining features of the historic resource. The City also has a Mills Act program that allows property owners with landmarked properties to seek property tax relief in return for the long-term maintenance and preservation of a historic property.
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9.5 Condominium
Conversions
Limit the loss of
rental housing by
setting an annual cap
on condominium
conversions and
providing tenant
protections
Evaluate ordinance
revisions and address
affordability, and, as
appropriate, amend the
ordinance in 2016
The City's current ordinance was evaluated in 2011 and the determination was made not to adjust the annual cap at that time.

9.6 Rent Stabilization
Ordinance
Continue to
implement the rent
stabilization program
and investigate
tenant complaints
about unlawful rent
increases, service
reductions, evictions
and relocations
Ongoing On March 15, 2020, the City Manager proclaimed the existence of a local emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic. On March 16, 2020, the City Council adopted an urgency ordinance instituting an eviction moratorium on all residential rental properties in order avoid unnecessary housing displacement, to protect the City’s affordable housing stock and to prevent individuals from becoming homeless. The urgency ordinance also provided protections to units subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) by prohibiting rent increases during the declared local emergency.

In an effort to assist tenants and landlords financially impacted by COVID-19, and to avoid housing displacement and homelessness, the City instituted a Rent Subsidy Program. They City allocated $1 million for rent subsidy to eligible tenants financially impacted by COVID-19. The City assisted approximately 100 households with rental assistance. The City anticipates that it will provide assistance for an additional 233 households with means tested assistance to aid with the anticipated inflationary conditions that may result in an exorbitant rent increase calculation for the period commencing July 1, 2002 on rent stabilized units.

The City completed its fourth Annual Rent Registration cycle for all multi-family properties subject to the RSO. The Rent Stabilization Division administers approximately 7,700 units of multi-family properties to: promote the stability of renter populations, maintain quality of the City’s multi-family housing stock, and protect occupants from unreasonable rent increases while recognizing a housing provider’s right to receive a fair return form the rental property.

The Rent Registry system was established to:
 Collect data regarding the rental history including amounts paid for rent  Allow owners to register and provide amendments online  Allow tenants to dispute rental amounts online
 Improve the reporting requirements and collection of rental data for the City’s approximate 7,700 RSO rental units
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stock. The data from the Rent Registry became a vital instrument to communicate the COVID-19 eviction moratorium and restrictions on rent increases.

The Rent Stabilization Division also undertook the following activities in 2021:
 Communicated and informed landlords/tenants of the eviction moratorium and prohibition on rent increases in order to keep both landlords and tenants informed and engaged;
 investigated 563 RSO cases;
 responded to 4,470 inquiries for RSO information;
 collaborated with 19 other Rent Stabilization Programs in California to share information and discuss issues related to affordable housing; and  collaborated with the County of Los Angeles in their Rent Relief Program.

9.7 Monitor
Affordable
Housing
Coordinate with
service providers to
monitor Section 8
renewals, advise
tenants in advance of
potential conversion
dates, and provide
opportunities to
continue affordability
covenants
Ongoing The City continues to implement the current program. The City has one very-low income housing building for seniors, which has an affordability covenant and contains 150 units available to very-low income seniors. The City contracts with the Menorah Housing Foundation to oversee and administer the units. In 2018, the City facilitated the rental of two very-low income units located in a Density Bonus project to qualified renters and will continue to monitor these units for compliance. The City continues to monitor these units and facilitate the rental of others. In 2020, the City provided training to the owners of a building with three low-income units anticipated to become available in 2021. The City also filled one moderate-income rate unit located in a new mixed use building, and started the process of filling the low-income rate units in an existing multi-family building

10.1 Density Bonus Encourage the
development of more
affordable housing
units by offering
incentives to
developers
In 2013 amend the density
bonus program to define a
list of preferred incentives
and concessions
This program has been carried forward into the newly adopted Housing Element and will be considered in the near future.

10.2 Inclusionary
Housing
Require a minimum
percentage of units in
development to be
price-restricted as
affordable to lower
and moderate income
households
Finish inclusionary housing
nexus and in-lieu fee study
in 2015 and adopt
ordinance in 2016
The City adopted an ordinance to establish permanent regulations for an inclusionary housing program, after considering several studies prepared to analyze the financial feasibility of such a program. This program requires that any new housing development project with more than 5 housing units provide a certain number of affordable units. For projects with 5-9 housing units, 1 affordable unit must be provided, or an in-lieu fee may also be paid. For projects with 10 or more housing units, 10% of the overall units must be deed-restricted affordable units, though there are additional methods for compliance with this requirement.
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10.3 Housing Trust
Fund
To be used to
construct or help
leverage construction
of affordable housing
Establish Affordable
Housing Trust Fund in Fiscal
Year 2014/2015
Through development agreements, the City has negotiated approximately $3 million to be used to establish a housing trust fund. The trust fund has been established and currently holds approximately $1.5 million.

10.4 Second Units Encourage the
provision of
affordable second
units
Evaluate revisions to
current second unit
standards, and amend the
ordinance by 2015;
Conduct second unit survey
in 2018 to inform the next
Housing Element update
A second unit study was conducted in 2010 and the results were discussed in the Housing Element. In 2016, the City adopted new second unit regulations (now typically referred to as accessory dwelling unit regulations) in order to comply with newly passed State legislation that would encourage the provision of such units. The City continues to regularly process permits for accessory dwelling units per State and local regulations.

The City is currently working on updating its accessory dwelling unit regulations in compliance with newly adopted State law in 2020. The City will also xplore changes to the accessory dwelling unit regulations that could further incentivize the development of this type of housing upcoming budget cycles.

The City received approval for LEAP grant funding to update accessory dwelling unit regulations and is exploring ways to educate the public about the opportunities available. The City continues to work with the Planning Commission to discuss potential changes to regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, and is exploring the establishment of a pre-approved plan program for accessory dwelling units.

10.5 Sustainability and
Green Building
Promote resource
efficiency and
sustainability in new
developments
Ongoing The City continues to implement the current program in consistency with State law.

10.6 Partnerships with
Affordable
Housing
Developers
Initiate partnerships
with non-profit
developers to assist
in the development
of affordable housing
Participate in conferences,
symposiums and other
affordable housing events
to review resources,
incentives, and City goals;
Initiate a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) process
within two years of the
establishment and funding
of the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund, select a
developer and pursue
development of an
affordable housing project
Ongoing fiscal and operational impacts to the City due to COVID-19 have delayed the release of a previously planned RFP for a potential future development of affordable housing on City property at 3rd Street and Foothill Road. The City is conducting an assessment of feasible locations for future affordable housing developments that includes this particular property and at other City-owned properties. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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11.1 Fair Housing
Program
Promote fair housing
practices and refer
fair housing
complaints to
Housing Rights Center
Ongoing The City provides Fair Housing information on the City's website (http://www.beverlyhills.org/departments/communityservices/humanservicesdivision/ housingrights/ ).

The Housing Rights Center also provides FREE fair housing services to Beverly Hills residents and community members: housing discrimination complaint investigation; landlord/tenant counseling; predatory lending referrals; outreach and education; and legal and advocacy services. Additional information is available by contacting (800) 477- 5977, or go to www.hrc-la.org.

11.2 Senior Housing
Development
Provide incentives to
facilitate the
development of
senior housing
Continue to build
partnerships with
affordable housing
developers; Develop a
project concept by 2016
and release an RFQ by
2017. By 2018, commence
development of a senior
housing project in the City
affordable to the City’s low
and extremely low income
residents
The City is exploring the possibility of a senior affordable housing project on City-owned land, including near 3rd Street and Foothill Road as well as other strategic sites.

11.3 Senior Case
Management
Program
Assist frail elderly
residents to remain
independent and in
their homes
Ongoing The City continues to implement the Senior Care Management Program and provides additional assistance to seniors through the collaboration between the City’s Community Services Department and the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club tp provide exercise classes and activities at La Cienega and Roxbury Parks, and Jewish Family Services which provides a broad range of support services to seniors living independently.

The City contributes to a housing/roommate matching program through Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) to promote independent living for older adults and aging in place. ALA matches seniors in need of housing with local seniors who have an extra room in their residence looking to earn additional income.

In FY 2021-2022, the City contributed $220,000 to a housing and senior legal services program through Bet Tzedek to provide pro bono senior legal services including public benefits, family caregiver services (conservatorships, guardianships, long-term planning and wills, etc.), elder abuse services, foreclosure prevention, and Holocaust survivor services. This program also provides housing legal services to seniors and other lowincome individuals in the City providing tenant-landlord legal services (tenancy terminations, lease violations, rent increases etc.), rights and responsibilities under the City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance, and housing conditions and habitability. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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11.4 Senior Home
Sharing Program
Provide a free shared
housing program
which matches older
people with others
interested in sharing
their homes
Evaluate Community
Assistance Funds and
determine grant amount
annually
The City contributes to a housing/roommate matching program through Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) to promote independent living for older adults and aging in place. ALA matches seniors in need of housing with local seniors who have an extra room in their residence looking to earn additional income. In FY 2019-2020, ALA enrolled nine Beverly Hills residents into the program.

Due to the Los Angeles County stay-at-home orders restricting the mixing of households, this program has been on hold since March 2020. From January until the March closures, the program did complete two Home Share enrollments on the Westside of LA. In that same period, they made nine roommate referrals on the Westside, four of which were in Beverly Hills.

11.5 Housing
Opportunities for
Persons with
Disabilities
Develop and adopt
written procedures
for reasonable
accommodation
requests and educate
the public on the
process of requesting
an accommodation
In 2014, implement an
outreach program in
cooperation with the
Westside Regional Center
to publicize information on
available regional resources
for housing and services;
Pursue State and Federal
funds available for
supportive housing and
services in future affordable
housing projects
The City adopted a reasonable accommodation procedure into the zoning code in 2012.

11.6 Funding for
Homeless
Services
Fund a variety of
service organizations
that serve the
homeless and
persons at-risk of
homelessness
Annual funding allocations In FY 2021-22, the City contributed $261449, to Step Up on Second for the CLASP (Changing Lives And Sharing Places) homeless outreach program, assisting formerly homeless individuals remain permanently housed, and access to mental health services.

CLASP outreaches and engages homeless individuals in the City daily with the intention of providing those persons with assistance and support including linking them to shelter.

The team is available seven days per week, and works out of the City’s Human Services Division’s office. The team works closely with several other City Departments and Divisions including Recreation and Parks, the Library, the Police Department, as well as other City contractors and partners.

In FY 2021-20, the City contributed $100,000 for shelter beds at PATH (People Assisting The Homeless). In addition, funds provided to PATH offers access to tenant-based Section 8 vouchers to provide affordable and permanent supportive housing in Los Angeles County.

In FY 2021-22, the City contributed $50,000 to Safe Parking LA which provides safe parking lots for individuals and families experiencing vehicular homelessness. Safe Parking LA provides security, case management, and other essential services to stabilize and connect people to resources.
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In FY 2021-22, the City contributed $30,000 to All Saints’ Episcopal Church’s Homeless Assistance Program which helps provide monetary support for the Home Again Program (providing transportation home for individuals experiencing homelessness), TAP cards and food gift cards for the CLASP Outreach team to provide for their clients, resources for newly housed formerly homeless individuals (furniture, security deposit, etc).

Other services funded in FY 2021-22 that comprise and strengthen the City’s social service safety-net include: the Westside Food Bank ($200,000) and the Collins & Katz Family YMCA ($10,000) for food insecurity; the Maple Counseling Center ($185,000) for mental health services; Saban Community Clinic ($50,000) for low cost and free physical health and mental health services and no-cost showers for individuals experiencing homelessness; Our House ($20,000) for grief support counseling; ETTA ($60,000) for support to families with children and adults with special needs; Tower Cancer Research ($50,000) for cancer support programs, classes and groups; Beverly Hills CPR ($74,000) for CPR and Stop the Bleed Training; Miracle Project ($35,000) for programs for children and young adults with autism; Chiron Center ($30,000) for a crisis response team; Beverly Hills Education Foundation ($30,000) providing social emotional programming and arts programming for BHUSD; and Jewish Free Loan Association ($74,999) offering emergency and small business interest free loans.

12.1 Adjust
Development
standards
Evaluate and modify
development
standards to
encourage more
affordable housing
units
Amend the Zoning Code in
2013 to include reduced
minimum unit sizes as an
incentive for the density
bonus program; Explore
revisions to other
development standards,
including minimum unit
sizes for all multi-family
units, as supported by
analysis by 2015
In 2018, the City began to study the development of a mixed-use ordinance to establish standards for mixed-use residential and commercial development projects.

In 2020, the City Council passed an ordinance establishing a mixed use overlay zone along many commercial corridors. This will act as a catalyst to revitalize commercial corridors and will allow the conversion of existing commercial buildings to mixed use in areas that previously did not allow residential. Height allowed for these projects ranges from three to five stories depending on where a parcel is located.

12.2 Reduced Fees for
Affordable
Housing
Provide waivers or
reductions of certain
taxes and fees for
developments with
low, very low, and
moderate income
housing units
Complete the fee study in
Fiscal Year 2014, and adopt
modified development fees
for affordable housing
To be considered in future budget cycles.
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12.3 Monitor the
Development
Review Process
Identify inefficiencies
and uncertainties in
the City's review and
promote alternative
techniques intended
to streamline the
process
Adopt updated processing
procedures in the Zoning
Code in 2013
Since the adoption of the Housing Element, the City hired an Urban Designer in 2016 to help streamline review of new housing projects and other developments proposed in the City. Additionally, in an effort to streamline permitting, the Community Development Department was restructured to form a dedicated group of zoning and building code experts tasked with processing development permits. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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2021 HOUSING UNITS
The City is required to report progress toward meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation (RHNA). The following table illustrates the City’s progress toward meeting this goal.

Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
Income Level
RHNA
Allocation by
Income Level 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Total Units to
Date
Total
Remaining
RHNA
Very Low
Deed Restricted
1 2 1
Non-Deed 36 0
Restricted 2 5 4 7 13
Low
Deed Restricted
1 3
Non-Deed 3 0
Restricted
Moderate
Deed Restricted
1 2
Non-Deed 2 0
Restricted
Above
Moderate 37 21 16 16 9 83 6 4 192 N/A
Total RHNA 3
Total Units 42 23 18 16 14 88 13 17 233 0
Note: In 2021, the City permitted 19 new single-family homes in addition to the units noted above. However, since the City is built out, it is assumed that all new single-family homes are replacing a demolished unit and are therefore not counted toward RHNA. The non-deed restricted units are a portion of the accessory dwelling units permitted in the City.

Justification for Counting Non-Deed Restricted Accessory Dwelling Units as Very Low Income Housing: In 2010, the City conducted a study of existing accessory dwelling units and found that 81% of existing units were either offered rent free or offered at a rent less than $400 a month.

This qualifies 81% of new second units built as Very Low Income housing. A total of 17 accessory dwelling units were permitted in 2021, therefore the City will count 13 units as new non-deed restricted affordable units towards the “very low” income category for the purposes of RHNA. Please note the 2014-2021 planning period (5th cycle) ends on October 15, 2021 (the deadline to adopt a Housing Element for the 2021-2029 planning period (6th cycle). Therefore, new housing units permitted from January 1, 2021 to October 15, 2021 are counted in this report. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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CURRENT PLANNING

EMERGENCY/URGENCY ORDINANCES
The City Council adopted the following urgency ordinances (and ordinances related to urgency ordinances, such as extensions of urgency ordinances) in 2021:
 Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2833 to amend regulations related to lot line adjustments between jurisdictional boundaries.
 Ordinance No. 21-O-2834 extending Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2833 to amend regulations related to lot line adjustments between jurisdictional boundaries.  Urgency Ordinance No. 21-O-2836 aligning the City’s face mask regulations with the most current Los Angeles County Health Officer Orders.
 Urgency Ordinance No. 21-O-2840 repealing certain emergency regulations related to the COVID-19 emergency.
 Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2841 establishing a moratorium on fractional ownership of residential and commercial property.
 Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2842 extending Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2841 establishing a moratorium on fractional ownership of residential and commercial property.  Ordinance No. 21-O-2846 to amend the in lieu parking regulations and parking requirements for restaurant uses, and to amend regulations for private training centers (related to Urgency Ordinance No. 19-O-2796).
 Urgency Ordinance No. 21-O-2847 to amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code by adding subsections W, X, Y, and Z to section 4-3-209 prohibiting demonstrations within 300 feet of an entrance to an elementary or middle school, prohibiting demonstrations from following students, and prohibiting demonstrations from interfering with a permitted event or separate protest.  Ordinance No. 21-O-2849 to amend the requirements for public notifications for certain Planning applications (related to Urgency Ordinance No. 19-O-2797).  Ordinance No. 21-O-2850 to establish inclusionary housing requirements (related to Urgency Ordinance No. 19-O-2797).
 Ordinance No. 21-O-2851 to amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code by adding subsections W, X, Y, and Z to section 4-3-209 prohibiting demonstrations within 300 feet of an entrance to an elementary or middle school, prohibiting demonstrations from following students, and prohibiting demonstrations from interfering with a permitted event or separate protest (related to Urgency Ordinance No. 21-O-2847).
 Urgency Ordinance 21-O-2852 extending Interim Urgency Ordinance 20-O-2826 modifying medical use regulations for certain commercial zones.
 Urgency Ordinance 21-O-2853 to establish objective standards for projects built pursuant to Senate Bill 9 projects in single-family residential zones.

PENDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
There are several pending General Plan Amendments at this time:
 a pending application for a new overlay zone pertaining to a proposed commercial development located at 100 North Crescent Drive;
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 a pending application for a project located at 9220 North Santa Monica Boulevard for 11 creative office buildings in a linear layout on a 2.2 acre parcel; and  a pending application for a project for Cheval Blanc located at 468 N. Rodeo Drive for a new 9 story hotel with 115 guest rooms and ground floor retail.

APPROVED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
The following are approved general plan amendments:
 The One Beverly Hills project, which includes a 28-story (141 units) and 32-story (162 units) residential building, a new 10-story luxury hotel containing 37 residential units and 42 hotel rooms, a new “promenade” amenity structure, landscaped gardens, and hotel renovations/additions to the existing Beverly Hilton, including a replacement conference center.

ADDITIONAL CONTENT
Interagency / Intergovernmental Coordination
The City proactively coordinates with other jurisdictions and agencies. Program 7.1 of the General Plan specifically calls for collaboration with internal City agencies and adjoining jurisdictions to address various issues including: planning, transportation, emergency preparedness, open space, education, energy, water, resource conservation and response and recovery. Examples of coordination include:
 The City coordinated with LA County Public Health Department regarding Health and Safety efforts associated with COVID-19.
 The City is a member of the Westside Cities Subregion of the local metropolitan planning organization as well as a member of the Westside City’s Council of Governments (WSCCOG).

Through these groups, the City participates in regional planning efforts such as planning for electric vehicles and a multi-jurisdictional bike sharing program. In addition, the City is collaborating with the WSCCOG on projects funded by the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) grants that will aid in the implementation of the City’s housing programs and policies.  The City is an active partner with a variety of agencies related to regional water quality issues.  The City participates in emergency preparedness tests, drills, and exercises with other local, county, and State jurisdictions.
 The City worked with Los Angeles County on the 2020 Census.  The City signed Agreements with the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro) for work related to the Westside Subway Extension. Further, the City and Metro representatives continue to hold public meetings to gather input and disseminate information regarding the subway project.

Equity Planning
The City does not have industrial land uses or above-grade extraction sites within its boundaries such as landfills, mining operations, factories, mills, or other intensive land uses which have traditionally driven 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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equity planning efforts. The City does, however, have districts and neighborhoods that have remained vibrant through the recent downturn in the market, while other areas have struggled with higher commercial and office vacancy rates. In 2012, the City, led by then-Vice Mayor John Mirisch, convened a special task force to study land use patterns and neighborhood qualities along two commercial corridors in the southeastern area of the City. The summary report of the task force outlines several strategies to improve the corridors. In 2015, the City launched a planning effort to create a community plan for these corridors and others. Three community workshops were held and this effort is ongoing.

A consultant was procured in 2017 to develop a plan. This work continued in the Strategic Planning Committee as they discussed the Southeast Area in 2019. The City’s General Plan includes policies and programs that support maintenance and revitalization of the City’s commercial corridors.

Additionally, the cost of housing in the Beverly Hills region tends to be high, which can present challenges for long-time residents to remain in their homes through retirement (referred to as “aging in place”). In 2015, the City developed affordable housing program guidelines (adopted in early 2016) to establish procedures for the implementation of the Affordable Housing Program. In 2016, the Human Relations Commission discussed various housing issues with a focus on landlord/tenant issues. This culminated in the passing of an urgency ordinance in early 2017 limiting the cap on maximum annual rental increases, among other things. In order to administer the ordinance provisions, the Rent Stabilization Program was developed and implemented during 2017. The Rent Stabilization Commission was sworn into office on June 3, 2020. The Commission is uniquely composed of both tenant, landlord and at-large members.

The Commission worked to review and provide recommendations to City Council on amendments to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The Commission also played a vital role on presiding over COVID-19 appeal hearings. Pursuant to the City's urgency ordinance, tenants could file an appeal to the Commission to decide whether the tenant was financially impacted by COVID-19 and should be provided the eviction protections provided for in the urgency ordinance.

The City continues to implement the Housing Element programs contained in the General Plan. In 2020, the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing inclusionary housing requirements for multi-family projects to encourage the development of more affordable housing units in the City.

Also in 2020, the City Council passed an ordinance establishing a mixed use overlay zone along many commercial corridors. This expands the type of development and variety of housing units that are available in the city and creates an opportunity to provide housing units without displacing existing residents. This will allow the conversion of existing commercial buildings to mixed use in areas that previously did not allow residential. Height allowed for these projects ranges from three to five stories depending on where a parcel is located. State Density Bonus can be used in mixed use projects and the affordable housing units that are currently required by the inclusionary housing program in multi-family zones are also required in the new mixed use overlay zone. The City has met with several applicants interested in applying for projects that utilize the mixed use overlay zone regulations, and anticipates that such projects will be applied for in the near future.

As part of the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, the City has prepared an assessment regarding the City’s efforts to affirmatively further fair housing. The Housing Element includes Policy H 3.1, which aims to promote fair housing and non-discrimination in the sale and rental of housing by coordinating with organizations that provide information, counseling and mediation on fair housing laws and landlordtenant disputes. This assessment contains analysis regarding racial segregation, poverty, and persons with disabilities in the City, and whether these act as barriers to fair housing in the City. The assessment concludes that the main challenge is the limited supply and access to affordable housing in the City. The updated Housing Element also contains Implementation Measure 11.1, which includes steps the City will take to further fair housing and address any issues related to housing discrimination. 2021 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Report
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Promotion of Infill Development, Reuse, and Redevelopment The City is an urban area that is mostly built out. The City is committed to encouraging the best use of land, and thoughtful infill projects are encouraged. In 2013, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis) opened to the public. This venue consists of the rehabilitated 1933 Beverly Hills Post Office structure and a recently completed contemporary theater building. The reuse of this historic City building is a prime example of infill development along a major transportation corridor in the commercial center of the City. In 2017, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, which is located on the Beverly Hilton site on a major commercial corridor in the City, opened to the public. In 2017, significant work was completed on two infill developments that contain deed restricted affordable housing units (located on Elm Drive and Burton Way), and in late 2016, an additional density bonus project was approved for an infill site located on Crescent Drive that had been vacant for a number of years. In 2017, the City also approved modifications to a six-story mixed use project containing 54 housing units and ground floor retail located at 9200 Wilshire Boulevard. Additionally, the City has undertaken various efforts to understand and address potential barriers to infill, reuse, and redevelopment including the in-lieu parking study, reduction of parking requirements for restaurant uses in 2020. In 2018, then-Mayor Gold established a Strategic Planning Committee to analyze the City’s commercial corridors and areas and make recommendations to the City Council regarding actions that can be taken to ensure that the commercial areas remain competitive in the regional context.

In late 2019 and early 2020, the City reviewed and approved an adaptive reuse project for an existing local landmark building on Wilshire Boulevard. This project is proposed to repurpose the office building into a hotel and restaurant/bar space in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

Two new infill projects submitted applications in 2021:
 A new 6-story, 29-unit multi-family residential building with 6 affordable units located at 149- 159 S. Maple Drive; and
 A preliminary housing application for a new 5-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building at 332 S. Doheny Drive.

Height allowed for these projects ranges from three to five stories depending on where a parcel is located.

The City has met with several applicants interested in applying for projects that utilize the mixed use overlay zone regulations, and anticipates that such projects will be applied for in the near future.

Attachment 2
City-Owned Land Inventory
Address (Recorded by CBH) APN Status
2323 South La Cienega Boulevard 4301027900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 216 South Beverly Drive 4331003900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 221 North Crescent Drive 4343006903 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 239 South Beverly Drive 4328034900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 327-335 South Robertson Boulevard 4333010006 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 331 Foothill Road 4342012908 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 303-327 North Crescent Drive; 9361
Dayton Way 4343007900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 339-345 North Beverly Drive 4343015900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 339-345 North Beverly Drive 4343015901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 339-345 North Beverly Drive 4343015902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 356 South Clark Drive 4333010900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9333 West 3rd Street 4342012907 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9298 West 3rd Street 4342010900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 344 Foothill Road 4342009905 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 344 Foothill Road 4342009906 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 342 North Foothill Road 4342009902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 345 Foothill Road 4342014901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 330 North Foothill Road 4342009903 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 336-338 North Foothill Road 4342009904 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9268 West 3rd Street 4342010901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9268 West 3rd Street 4342010904 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 434 South Swall Drive 4332012900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 430-440 North Camden Drive 4343018902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 461-463 North Bedford Drive; 9680
South Santa Monica Boulevard 4343024900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 461-463 North Bedford Drive; 9680
South Santa Monica Boulevard 4343024901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 705 Westbourne Drive 4337011270 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9400 South Santa Monica Boulevard 4343011904 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9510-9520 Brighton Wy; 357-371
North Rodeo Drive 4343019900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 151 North Arnaz Drive 4334008900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs Block 01 4341031902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 13 4344006903 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 11 4341030900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 04 4341004900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 05 4341009900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 18 4345026900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 17 4345026901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 22 4345019900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 22 4345019901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 21 4345031900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
City Owned Properties
Block 21 4345031901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 09 4341022900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 10 4341023900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 06 4341010901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 15 4344006901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 20 4345030900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 20 4345030901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 08 4341016900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 14 4344006902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 02 4341031900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 02 4341031901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 07 4341015900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 12 4344006900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 19 4345029900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 19 4345029901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 03 4341003900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 23 4345018900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Block 23 4345018901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
225 North Canon Drive 4343013909 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 240 North Beverly Drive 4343013907 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 241 North Canon Drive; 235 North
Canon Drive 4343013914 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 242 North Beverly Drive; 240 North
Beverly Drive 4343013913 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 225 North Canon Drive 4343013910 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 225 North Canon Drive 4343013911 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 225 North Canon Drive 4343013912 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 439 North Canon Drive; 443-447 North
Canon Drive 4343011901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 439 North Canon Drive; 443-447 North
Canon Drive 4343011902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 438 North Beverly Drive 4343011900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs Rexford Drive to East City Limits 4342017900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1201 Coldwatera Canyon 4350019900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1201 Coldwatera Canyon 4350019901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 445 North Rexford Drive 4342016901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 445 North Rexford Drive 4343001902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 455 North Rexford Drive 4343001900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 444-464 North Rexford Drive 4342016900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 455 North Rexford Drive; 450 North
Crescent Drive 4343001901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1945 South La Cienega Boulevard 4302033005 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1945 South La Cienega Boulevard 4302033270 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1956 Chariton Street 4302033021 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1959 South La Cienega Boulevard 4302033006 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive 4350014900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive 4350021900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive 4350010900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 180 South Doeny Drive 4331023900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1137 Benedict Canyon Drive 4348019900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 905 Loma Vista Drive; 501 North
Doheny Road 4350005900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 905 Loma Vista Drive; 501 North
Doheny Road 4350005901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 905 Loma Vista Drive; 501 North
Doheny Road 4350005902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 905 Loma Vista Drive; 501 North
Doheny Road 4350005903 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 214 South Hamel Drive 4333019900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs Beverly Drive and Olympic Boulevard
Intersection -- Not in excess of foreseeable needs
8400 Gregory Way 4333031900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 321-333 South La Cienega Bouelvard 4333026900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 321-333 South La Cienega Bouelvard 4333026901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 617-619 North Robertson Boulevard 4336010271 Declared surplus 621-623 North Robertson Boulevard 4336010270 Declared surplus 9800 Sunset Boulevard 4345034900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1297 Monte Cielo Drive 4350018044 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1721 Monte Cielo Court 4350018900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1721 Monte Cielo Court 4352002900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 120 South Oakhurst Drive 4331023901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 345 Foothill Road 4342012903 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 345 Foothill Road 4342012905 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9357 West Third Street 4342014900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1150 Loma Linda Drive 4350019902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9400 Redcrest Drive 4350016900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1180 Loma Vista Drive 4391025900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 495 Trousdale Drive 4391015900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1820 Loma Vista Drive 4391013900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 405 North Walker Drive 4391007900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 1025 Woodland Drive 4350010901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 362 North Rexford Drive 4342018900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 362 North Rexford Drive 4342018901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 471 South Roxbury Drive 4330010900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 485 North Beverly Drive 4343010900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 485 North Beverly Drive 4343010901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 485 North Rodeo Drive; 485 North
Camden Drive 4343017900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 485 North Rodeo Drive; 485 North
Camden Drive 4343017901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 485 North Bedford Drive; 485 North
Roxbury Drive 4343023900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 485 North Bedford Drive; 485 North
Roxbury Drive 4343023901 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 812 North Rexford Drive 4341027900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard 4343009900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard 4343009904 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard 4343009902 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard 4343009903 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 950 Sunset Boulevard 4344017900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs Lot L 4344018900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Lot M 4344025900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Lot N 4344026900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Lot P 4344010900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
Lot Q 4344009900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs
8423 Wilshire Boulevard 4334022060 Not in excess of foreseeable needs 8421 Wilshire Boulevard 4334022900 Not in excess of foreseeable needs

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Beverly Hills City Council
March 15, 2022