CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Room 280A
Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Monday, July 11, 2022
5:00 PM
The Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting is a monthly meeting with the Mayor and City Commission Chairs or their representatives. Please note that this meeting is intended to exchange information on commission activities; no official action is taken.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date / Time: July 11, 2022 / 5:00 PM
1. Welcome
Mayor Lili Bosse called the meeting to order.
2. Public Comment
Resident David Gingold provided public comment.
3. Report from Commission Chairperson
Architectural Commission – Jennifer Schreiber
Vice Chair Schreiber reported on recent facade modifications, sign accommodations, construction barricades and multiple business identification signage.
Arts and Culture Commission – Liliana Filipovic
Beverly Hills ArtWalk Guided Tour and the West LA Sculpture Park, Murals & Rare Trees Tour - These regular tours are free and open to all ages. Community Services will partner with Art Muse Los Angeles, the Hammer Museum, Century City and Westfield Mall on the inaugural West LA Outdoor Sculpture Festival on August 6-7. Please visit www.beverlyhills.org/artwalk for more information.
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Meeting Highlights
2 Arts & Culture Online Workshops: The Community Services Department’s Arts & Culture Division continue to offer free arts & cultural workshops through the end of August. These classes include Improv and Theatre Games by Lauren Kivowitz; Jewelry Making by Deidre Green and Photography with Marshall Vanderhoof. Please visit
www.beverlyhills.org/bhrec for more information.
The Live Music Series, Concerts on Canon was launched on Thursday, June 9th at Beverly Canon Gardens and will continue every Thursday evening through August 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please visit www.beverlyhills.org/concertsoncanon for more information. The 28th annual series of Music In The Mansion was held at Greystone Mansion on Sunday, May 15th and will be rebroadcast on the BHTV Vimeo channel throughout the year. These programs were videotaped from three on-site historic locations including the newly restored Greystone Theatre.
Please visit www.beverlyhills.org/musicinthemansion for more information. The popular self-guided tour, Inside The Mansion, has returned where patrons are allowed to walk the first floor of the Greystone Mansion and view the newly restored Greystone Theatre. Please visit www.beverlyhills.org/visitgreystone for more information. Charitable Solicitations Commission – Jodi K. Galen
A report was not presented by the Charitable Solicitations Commission. Cultural Heritage Commission – Kimberly Reiss
Chair Reiss reported that Golden Shield Recognition Program nominees are being reviewed for final consideration to be recommended to the City Council.
The nominees are:
1. Don Loper Salon
2. Brighton Coffee Shop
3. Uncle Bernie’s Toy Menagerie
Design Review Commission – Tony Spann
There were currently no projects to report on, however Chair Spann indicated that he would be working on getting the Design Review Commission Guidelines published which are 95% completed. Health & Safety Commission – Dr. Kirk Chang
The Health & Safety Commission met on June 27th, 2022.
The Commission received updates from priority agencies:
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3 The Commission received a report on Beverly Hills Police Department activities from Lieutenant Geovanni Trejo highlighting the official launch of the Real-Time Watch Center on June 7th.
Operations are assessed weekly to make improvements as the goal is to provide the highest level of safety, security and service. Beverly Hills Fire Department C-Shift Platoon Battalion Chief, David Perusse, gave a report on incidents and response metrics. A BHFD strike team deployment was made on June 24, 2022 to the Paxton fire. The Beverly Hills Fire Department sent a resource to assist firefighting efforts in the Pacoima area of the San Fernando Valley. Two large structure fires occurred in the City of Beverly Hills - one at a three-story commercial building on North Rodeo on May 7, 2022 and another to a nine-story commercial high-rise building on June 7, 2022.
The monthly COVID-19 update was given by Management
Assistant, Austin Brault, which included cases and vaccination statistics.
An update was given on the return of National Night Out on August 2, 2022.
The Commission recognized Diane Shader Smith, BH resident and graduate of BHHS, writer and cystic fibrosis advocate who advances policy solutions for anti-microbial resistance and phage therapy.
The Health and Safety Commission listened to a presentation by Delos’ CEO/Founder of IWBI, Paul Scialla, and will provide a recommendation to the International Well Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Health-Safety Rating’s proposed services which is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating that specializes in maintenance protocols, operational policies, stakeholder education, and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.
The rating focuses on six core elements: Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures; Emergency Preparedness Programs; Health Service Resources; Air and Water Quality Management; Stakeholder Engagement and Communication; and Innovation.
Human Relations Commission – Noelle Freeman
Vice Chair opened her report by reading the Embrace Civility Statement. The Embrace Civility Award is open for nominations until August 15th at www.beverlyhills.org/embracecivilityaward or by calling (310) 285-1006.
The winner will be publicly recognized by the City Council in October which is also Civility Month.
On June 14th all 27 non-profit agencies recommended for the Community Assistance Grant Fund were approved by City Council.
Our DEI, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awareness Initiative will kick off its Critical Conversations Series on Wednesday, August 24th to be held in the Beverly Hills Library Auditorium from 7pm to 8pm. The first speaker will be Donzaleigh Abernathy, author and civil rights activist. Her father is Reverend Ralph David Abernathy who was an influential leader and co- Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
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4 founder of the Civil Rights Movement and a close friend and advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Planning Commission – Myra Demeter
The Commission finished their review of the LVMH Cheval Blanc project with revisions and it will be recommended to the City Council for approval. The Commission has taken the resolution requesting entitlement for changes to Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy off the calendar per their request while they undergo some management changes.
The Commission has conditionally approved a Central R-1 Permit to allow an accessory structure at 814 North Alpine Drive.
The Commission has completed a two-year review of a Conditional Use Permit and Extended Hours Permit of the 76 Gas Station located at 9460 Olympic Blvd and Beverwil. Their tobacco sales exemption will expire in December of 2022.
The Commission is continuing to work on the draft ordinance for the wall, fence and hedge heights for back yards, side yards and front yards. Public Works Commission – Wendy Nystrom
Beverly Hills drought measures were discussed. The goal is to conserve 20% of water and curtail lawn watering use to two days a week. Water and waste water rates were discussed and the Commission reviewed the benefits and drawbacks of the wastewater rates being charged by volume vs. flat rates.
Recreation & Parks Commission – Amie Sherry
Chair Sherry reported on recent activities with the City’s youth programs, senior & adult programs, adult sports leagues, special events, Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, library programs and activities at Greystone Mansion.
Rent Stabilization Commission – Kathy Bronte
The Commission has been working on updates and changes to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance keeping in mind the best possible outcome for both renters and landlords. They are proceeding toward recommendations for rate increases and pass-throughs. Once these are completed, they will be presenting via resolution to the City Council. Traffic & Parking Commission – Sharon Ignarro, MD
As part of their monthly educational series, the Commission heard a presentation given by Michael Manville, Associate Professor of Urban Planning at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, on parking policy, Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
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5 policy history, residential/commercial parking policy, pricing strategies and best practices for cities.
The Commission received their quarterly update from the traffic engineer, which included a partnership with the City of West Hollywood and lighted crosswalks on Doheny Drive with flashing beacons, signal upgrades and newly approved speed humps.
The Commission was successful in obtaining a grant to complete a bicycle lane study at Clifton and LeDoux near the La Cienega Metro Station.
The Commission will be continuing their analysis on safety improvement options at the intersection of Beverly, Canon & Lomitas Avenue for the benefit of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
The “shuttle” project is in process with the consultant team of Kittelson Associates and will conduct public outreach very soon.
The Commission approved a bike lane at Doheny Drive and Burton Way at Whitworth and is anticipating additional public input.
4. Mayor’s Report
Business With Bosse event at Alfred Coffee today at noon was successful. The next Business With Bosse event will be held at Nerano at 9960 S. Santa Monica Blvd. on Wednesday, July 27th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Council and City Treasurer Installation will take place tomorrow July 12th at 7pm in front of City Hall.
The third “Live with Lili” event will be held on Wednesday, July 13th in the Beverly Hills City Hall Municipal Gallery from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. The first event in the Mayor’s Mental Wellness Series: Dr. Edith Eger - Holocaust survivor, psychologist and international best-selling author of The Gift and The Choice will give a talk on Friday, July 15th from 10:30am–11:30am on the front steps of City Hall facing Crescent.
The first City Council Meeting with the newly seated City Councilmembers will be held on Tuesday, July 19th.
The next Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting will be held on August 8, 2022 at 5:00pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: July 11, 2022 / 5:50 PM