Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Monday, February 14, 2022
5:00 PM
Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20 members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staff may participate in this meeting via teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the meeting at: https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/cabinet Passcode: 90210 or by phone at 1-833-548-0282, Access Code: 757-376-845 and offer comment through email at:
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date / Time: February 14, 2022 / 5:00 PM
1. Welcome
Mayor Robert Wunderlich called the meeting to order.
2. Public Comment
None
3. Resolution of the Beverly Hills City Council / Mayor’s Cabinet continuing to authorize public meetings to authorize public meetings to be held via teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and making findings and determination regarding the same.
Mayor Robert Wunderlich read the resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) into record; Planning Commissioner Andy Licht moved to pass the resolution, with Traffic & Parking Commission – Sharon Ignarro seconding the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
4. Report from Commission Chairperson
Architectural Commission – James Matson
The Commission did not have a December Commission meeting; however, the Restaurant Subcommittee met and approved the following projects:
Beverly Bar – 434 North Camden Drive
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Meeting Highlights
Breadblok – 260 North Beverly Drive
Mastro’s - 246 North Canon Drive
Arts and Culture Commission – Deborah Frank
Beverly Hills Artwalk Guided Tours - The City’s Community Services Department and the Art and Culture Commission are offering free Guided ArtWalk Tours during Frieze week.
William Wegman Art Installation at 9570 Wilshire Blvd from February 16 – March 30.
Art Conservation - The four artworks located along Burton Way will continue to have protection wrapping in place during the current ongoing construction project.
The City will continue to offer an on-line Arts & Culture Workshop through March.
Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market has returned to full capacity. Charitable Solicitations Commission – Jodi K. Galen
Police Chief Stainbrook attended the Commission meeting. Issued 12 new permits this month.
Reviewed 12 financial statements of completed permits. Issued 21 permits this year.
Reviewed 14 financial statements this year.
Cultural Heritage Commission – Craig Corman
The Commission chose three more Golden Shield Award nominees for Council consideration.
Design Review Commission – Sandy Pressman
The Design Review Commission did not meet during the month of January.
Health & Safety Commission – Dr. Kirk Chang
The Commission received updates from priority agencies:
Beverly Hills Unified School District.
Beverly Hills Police Department.
Beverly Hills Fire Department.
Commissioner Erica Felsenthal led the Commission in a moment of Mindfulness.
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The Health and Safety Recognition Program recognized Video Production Supervisor Chris Ley.
The Commission received a yearend review on Smoking and Tobacco.
Planning Department provided the Quarterly Active Transportation Programs Update.
The Police Department gave a presentation on City Cameras and Surveillance System.
Human Relations Commission – Rhoda J. Sharp
Kindness week is February 13 – 19; in recognition, the City will be shining kindness counts and Celebrate Kindness message on the Crescent side of City Hall.
For more information about Kindness Week, and for the full schedule of events, you can visit: www.beverlyhills.org/kindnessweek. The Commission will be partnering with the Mayor for Wellness Wednesday initiative for a Self-Care and Intuitive Healing session at Roxbury Park, led by Erica Felsenthal Ph.D.
The Community Assistance Grant Fund application period closed on February 1; staff received over 30 applications.
The Human Relations Commission Ad Hoc will work in conjunction with the Charitable Solicitations Commission Ad Hoc to review the applications and bring recommendation to City Council in the spring. Planning Commission – Andy Licht
Guest speaker Andy Cohen, Co-CEO of Gensler, provided a presentation on the Future of American Cities.
A Trousdale view restoration discussion was heard by the Commission. A project at 331 North Oakhurst was approved 5-0.
First hearing for LVMH Cheval Blanc Hotel.
Next month Hillel Hebrew Academy will be before the Commission with a proposal for a new building on Olympic.
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Public Works Commission – John Millan
Police Chief Stainbrook attended the Commission meeting. The Chair Millan provided a water efficiency update.
The Commission started discussions on Net Zero Policy and California Green Business Network.
The Foothill Water Treatment Plant is near completion, in the final stages of testing.
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Recreation & Parks Commission – Amie Sherry
The Preschool program returned to an in-person format on February 1. On Feb 1 indoor youth classes that had been postponed, resumed as the public health landscape improved.
Beginning in February, some of the postponed senior activities deemed safe to return, resumed in their in-person format.
On January 28, the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club (BHAAC) hosted a live virtual BINGO event via ZOOM for 17 senior participants. Adult classes began to resume in February.
The winter 2022 Adult Basketball season was canceled. March 6 will begin 8 vs 8 soccer league at BHHS Nickoll Field on Sunday mornings.
Beverly Hills Little League is preparing for their 2022 season. Practices begin on February 22, and Opening Weekend is March 5 & 6. AYSO is preparing for their smaller spring season featuring the Extras and Kick It program.
Beverly Hills Basketball will be starting the season on March 6. All baseball fields have been closed for maintenance and turf restoration, they will reopen on February 22.
Under Sunny Skies, family story time is presented in the Civic Center Plaza on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings beginning February 15.
The Friends of the Library sponsored Book Club returns in January. Stay & Play for 2-3 year olds begins February 25 in the Civic Center Plaza.
Author Talk with Nick Davis, writer, director, and producer, discussing his newest book Competing with Idiots Herman and Joe Mankiewicz, a dual portrait.
Over 1,000 people visited the grounds of Greystone during January and over 20 non-commercial photo shoots took place.
Private rental events will return in March.
Multiple large and small projects are underway at Greystone in February and March.
Onsite prepared foods and the petting zoo are back in the Farmer’s Market.
The Human Relations Commission will start “Kindness Week” by hosting a booth in the Beverly Hills Farmers Market on Sunday, February 13.
Roxbury Park Tennis Court Resurfacing – Project was completed on January 21 and reopened to the public.
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Rent Stabilization Commission – Donna Tryfman
A report was not presented by the Rent Stabilization Commission. Traffic & Parking Commission – Sharon Ignarro, MD
The Traffic and Parking Commission kicked-off a new educational speaker series this month.
The Commission is preparing a new Bike Share Program. The Commission discussed proposed bike lanes on Doheny Drive. Slow Streets Program – eight locations installed and nine applications pending.
5. Mayor’s Report
The Mayor highlighted the following items:
Next City Council meeting is February 15, the Mayor provided an update on items that would be before Council.
Open BH Ad Hoc meeting will be scheduled to discuss continuing street dining program.
Council liaisons attending Affordable Housing Ad Hoc meeting. The Tommy’s Beverly Hills ribbon cutting is February 15. Staff is scheduling a liaison meeting with School District to discuss how the City can help support the success of our schools.
The Mayor will be recording four more episodes of the Bob Pod. Wellness Wednesday Updates
March 2 – Self Defense Class
March 16 – Pickle Ball
March 30 – Lawn Bowling
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ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: February 14, 2022 / 6:01 PM