Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Monday, April 11, 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: April 11, 2022 / 5:00 PM
1. Welcome
Mayor Lili Bosse 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 Lili Bosse read the resolution pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3) into record; Planning Commissioner Andy Licht moved to pass the resolution, with Arts and Culture Commission Deborah Frank seconding the motion. The motion was passed unanimously.
4. Report from Commission Chairperson
Architectural Commission – James Matson
Façade modification – Zadig & Voltaire 467 N. Rodeo Drive Construction barricade – Fendi 201 N. Rodeo Drive
Storefront - Lowe 327 N. Rodeo Drive
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Meeting Highlights
Façade modification – Balenciaga 431 N. Rodeo Drive
Signage Revision - Office Building 9000 Wilshire Blvd. The Restaurant Subcommittee met and approved the following projects:
Sweetgreen 251 N. Beverly Drive
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 445 N. Beverly Drive
Shake Shack 9601 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
Chotto Matte 257 N. Canon Drive (rooftop dining space) Arts and Culture Commission – Deborah Frank
The Beverly Hills ArtWalk has presented a new map design. The 49th Annual Beverly Gardens Artshow will be held on May 21 – 22. The Beverly Garden’s tours will continue through September on the first Sunday of the month during Farmers’ Market at 11:00am.
The Wallis will feature historical artworks, sculptures and WPA murals on display during the summer. www.beverlyhills.org/artwalk. Greystone Mansion will feature The Gatsby Redux, in partnership with Mixed eMotion Theatrix (Janet Roston) on April 27 - 29 at 7pm. The 28th annual production of Music In The Mansion will be presented on Sunday, May 15 from 2:00 to 5:00pm.
Jointly through the Community Services Department they will continue to offer on-line Arts and Culture workshops through May 28. www.beverlyhills.org/bhrec
Charitable Solicitations Commission – Jodi K. Galen
A report was not presented by the Charitable Solicitations Commission. Cultural Heritage Commission – Craig Corman
Chair Corman reported that they would be having designation of landmark proceedings for the John Lautner designed office building at the southeast corner of Little Santa Monica and Charleville. Also they will be discussing a few Golden Shield nominations.
Design Review Commission – Sandy Pressman
The Design Review Commission reviewed and approved with conditions facade changes at 710 North Camden Drive.
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Health & Safety Commission – Dr. Kirk Chang
The Commission received updates from priority agencies:
School representative Michelle Marcus updated the Commission on various topics including the Common Sense School Award recognizing the importance of digital responsibility.
The formation of the district Wellness Committee made up of parents, staff, students and community members whose purpose is to improve the quality of food offerings in schools. Beverly Vista Middle School’s “Dude Be Nice” program consisting of week-long activities on being nice to one another.
Beverly Hills Police Department reported on the DUI checkpoints over St. Patrick’s Day and a successful pass through during the Los Angeles Marathon.
Beverly Hills Fire Department had a decrease in fire incidences during the month of February. Discussed the “Just In Case” Community Training program
LA County Annual Emergency Medical Services Agency
Advanced Life Support Audit.
A COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinic was held for all Fire Department Personnel.
BHFD has worked very hard to achieve International Accredited Agency Status. BHFD is one of 295 Accredited Agencies
worldwide, one of 23 accredited agencies statewide and one of 4 accredited agencies in L.A. County.
CPR Administrative Coordinator, Les Bronte, spoke about the different training courses offered and the latest in defibrillator technology recently purchased.
April is Earthquake Preparedness Month - Meena Janmohamed updated the Commission on the annual earthquake preparedness campaign, shared safety tips and emphasized the importance of having an earthquake kit ready, to make a plan and to stay informed. The public is encouraged to download the early earthquake warning mobile application called MyShake.
Human Relations Commission – Rhoda J. Sharp
LA County’s 2020 Hate Crime Report was presented by Marshall Wong, Senior Human Relations Consultant, Hate Crime Coordinator and Principal Author of the annual Hate Crime Report. The full report is available at https://hrc.lacounty.gov
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Planning Commission – Andy Licht
Permit approved for 1801 Angelo Drive
Discussions continued regarding the LVMH Cheval Blanc Hotel and how cars enter and exit the porte cochere off of Little Santa Monica Blvd.
Public Works Commission – Wendy Nystom - Vice Chair, attending for John Millan
The Water Treatment Plant’s ribbon cutting ceremony was held on March 31.
A review of Sweden’s recycling practices was held.
Update on the success of the disposal foodware waste ordinance.
There will be a ban on single use plasticware and styrofoam. Staff shared a report on dog waste bags and their successful use in our parks.
An Earth Day booth will be set up at the Farmers’ Market on April 24th. Recreation & Parks Commission – Myra Lurie- Vice Chair, attending for Amie Sherry
The Preschool program is continuing to operate in-person with classes preparing for May graduation.
Staff recognized Autism Awareness month by creating art projects and awareness activities.
Camp Beverly Hills Spring Break Camp and Teen Camp will run April 11 through April 15.
Afterschool enrichment classes on Animation, Science and Piano will run through May.
Senior drop-in classes and programming returned to in-person. On Sunday, March 13, the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club (BHAAC) in collaboration with the Generations Club, hosted the Chamber for Charity Ensemble from Beverly Hills High School.
On Wednesday, March 30, the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club (BHAAC) hosted a Spring Concert featuring The Danny Ritter Band. Adult baseball returns to La Cienega Park on April 30 for a 10-week season.
Adult drop-in soccer is now taking place at BHHS Nickoll Field on Sundays from 8am – 12pm.
Adult basketball is returning to BHHS for the spring/summer season on Monday through Thursday nights for a 12-week season with final playoffs.
Youth sport leagues including Little League, AYSO and Basketball are all active and in season.
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Meeting Highlights
The Library is now fully open with the family story time program, Under The Sunny Skies, continuing through the end of April.
The Summer Reading Club will begin May 23. The theme is Read Beyond The Beaten Path
Coming programs at Greystone will be The Gatsby Redux, in partnership with Mixed eMotion Theatrix (Janet Roston) in late April and Music In The Mansion on May 15.
The Farmers’ Market will be closed on April 17 for Easter Sunday. We now have 11 out of 25 park rangers who are Bike Patrol trained. Rent Stabilization Commission – Donna Tryfman
Passed a resolution regarding habitability standards in the City of Beverly Hills.
Traffic & Parking Commission – Sharon Ignarro, MD
The Commission held their first in-person meeting since the COVID hiatus with Chief Stainbrook in attendance, where they received a report from Beverly Hills Police Department Sergeant, Dale Drummond and Officer, Michael Sholley.
As part of the monthly educational speaker series, the Commission heard a presentation given by Meghna Khanna, Senior Director of Countywide Planning & Development with Metro regarding Women and Safety Concerns when they travel and use public transportation The Commission looked at having a potential city shuttle bus. The Commission gave a review on bike safety and rules of the road
5. Mayor’s Report
The Mayor highlighted the following items:
Mayor Bosse thanked everyone on a successful installation. Emphasized her focus on a healthy city, healthy people, healthy economy and a healthy government. To be a healthy person really requires for us to feel safe.
Spoke on the importance of mental wellness. She is planning to have Depak Chopra come to give a talk. She has a partnership with Dr. Edith Egar, Holocaust survivor and author.
Mayor Bosse plans to go out and support businesses with her new program “Business With Bosse”.
BHPD Programs, i.e., BHPD Alert, A Realtime Watch Center, Live 911 and the 30 X 30 program (with the goal of reaching 30% women sworn personnel by the year 2030).
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Mayor Bosse made clear of her commitment to inclusivity and transparency and announced that she is planning to hold Townhall meetings called “Live with Lili”
Rodeo Drive’s Concourse de Elegance will be held on Father’s Day Sunday, June 19.
Mayor Bosse plans to highlight emergency regulations related to residential tenant evictions and protections.
Mayor Bosse will be reviewing the issuance of approval of the certificate of eligibility for the existing potential historic residence to 1001 N.
Roxbury Drive.
Mayor Bosse plans to introduce an ordinance adopting military equipment use policy in accordance with Assembly Bill 481. The next Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting will be held on May 9th.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: April 11, 2022 / 5:42 PM