CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS
July 21, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Recordings of the Human Relations Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: July 21, 2022 / 9:00 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Margo led the Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Kaiserman read the Human Relations Commission’s Civility Statement.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Kaiserman, Nisim, Margo, Vice Chair Freeman Commissioners Absent: Chair Sharp
Staff Present: Jenny Rogers, Rachel L. Evans, Enisha Clark, Linda Kyriazi
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Debby Dunn, Water Conservation Admin from Public Works, update the Commission on the continued drought.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda. Chair requested moving Tab #10 to Tab #3 in addition to moving Tab #8 to Tab #4 to accommodate guests and staff’s schedules.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2022.
MOTION by Kaiserman, SECONDED by Nisim to approve the Meeting Minutes as presented. (4/0)
AYES: Kaiserman, Nisim, Margo, Vice Chair Freeman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chair Sharp
ABSTAIN: None
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Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 21, 2022
CARRIED
2. Resolution of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Beverly Hills Continuing to Authorize Public Meetings to be Held Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and Making Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same.
Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Human Relations Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.
Tabled.
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Beverly Hills Police Department
Lieutenant Giovanni Trejo updated the Commission on the following:
- Provided scenarios on the success of The Real Time Watch Center, a new hub to coordinate the City’s many surveillance tools, officially launched June 7, 2022. - June 28, 2022, 8:30am – 10:30am, Coffee with First Responders, a joint event with both the Police & Fire Departments, will be held at Starbucks, 9049 W. Olympic Boulevard. - August 2, 2022, National Night Out from 6pm – 9pm, on Rexford in front of the Beverly Hills Library and Fire Station.
Beverly Hills Unified School District
No one from the District was able to attend.
PRESENTATIONS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
3. Civility Month
Rachel Evans, Human Services Administrator, advised the Commission of the ad hoc meeting which included Commissioner Margo and Kaiserman.
- Commissioner Kaiserman informed the Commission of the selected date of October 23, 2022 for the Commission’s Civility Month Day of Giving Charity Drive where community members can drop off items to shelters or selected organizations. - Areas of Roxbury Community Center are being discussed. - Commissioner Margo added that this project will be partnering with the Beverly Hills Unified School District for donations to the Los Angeles County dog and cat shelter. One of their requested items is towels
- Jenny Rogers, Director of Community Services, advised the Commission to reach out to Roxbury staff as they recently had a similar event held there.
4. Embrace Civility Award
Vice Chair Freeman updated the Commission that the Embrace Civility Award for 2022 was announced at the July 11, 2022 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting.
Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 21, 2022
- The 2022 Nomination pdf form is on the City’s website to either printout or submit at:
www.beverlyhills.org/embracecivilityaward
- Hard copies are additionally available.
- Nominations should include details of how this individual or group exemplifies one or more of the following three criteria: Acts as a role model of positive behavior, takes a stand in support of respect and responsible actions; or promotes positive neighbor to neighbor relations.
- Deadline for submission is August 15, 2022
5. Mental Health Awareness
Vice Chair Freeman informed the Commission of Mayor Bosse’s well attended first Mental Wellness Series speaker, Dr Edith Eger, which was held on July 15, 2022. - Rachel Evans, Human Services Administrator, reminded the public of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number, that was launched on July 16, 2022: if you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
6. Beverly Hills Unified School District Engagement Project Tabled
7. Beverly Hills Homeless Initiative
Enisha Clark, Interim Clinical Program Coordinator, provided an update:
- On July 5, 2022, the Beverly Hills Park Rangers launched their pilot overnight homeless outreach shift. Initially, the overnight shift will occur two nights per week on Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 9pm to 5am. The overnight team will cover Beverly Gardens Park, Will Rogers Park, La Cienega Park and Roxbury Park. The overnight Park Ranger team will be dually focused on engaging with unhoused individuals to provide referrals to the Beverly Hills Outreach Team (BHOT), while also advising on the park hours and rules.
- The contact numbers and hours for homeless services referrals to BHOT and the Ambassadors, were reviewed. Call 911 for any emergency. - Vice Chair Freeman requested suggestions for a PSA highlighting all of the resources the Human Services Division has for outreach. The Commission will hand-off the project to Beverly Hills Cable Television. Additionally, Commission recommended to include outreach hours on updated printed materials.
8. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awareness Initiative
Vice Chair Freeman reminded the Commission of the upcoming first program of the Critical Conversations Program scheduled on August 24, 2022, featuring Donzaleigh Abernathy which will be held in City Hall from 7pm – 8pm.
9. Kindness Recognition
Vice Chair Freeman recognized Chair Sharp for her Kindness as she always recognized people for their Kind Acts as she initiated this Kindness Tab. She is a kind beacon to the Commission.
Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 21, 2022
STATUS REPORTS
10. Beverly Hills Ambassador Program
Johnthon Hunter, Beverly Hills Ambassadors Operations Manager - The Commission, along with Johnthon Hunter, presented Ambassador Latasha Jenkins with the Commission’s Above and Beyond award for her outstanding services to the City. - The month of June showed an increase of tourism, both group and buses. The team actively provides the visitors with hospitality and assistance with directions. An Ambassador is stationed in Beverly Canon Gardens for this purpose as there is a bus hub that drops off there.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
11. Chair Report
a) Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
- Reviewed
b) Review Commission Meeting dates
- Reviewed
c) Good and Welfare. Other items brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities
- Commission Margo reminded everyone about the August 25, 2022 Concerts on Canon musical event, Wimoweh! A musical journey honoring the legacy of The Tokens, which will include both her husband and son.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
12. Administrator’s Report
Rachel Evans, Human Services Administrator, updated the Commission on the following City events:
- City Council and City Treasurer Installation
- Beverly Hills Public Library
- Business with Bosse
- Live with Lili
- Concerts on Canon
- National Night Out
• Community Services has a booth and staff requested Commissioners to either drop by or schedule time to be in the Human Services area to hand out flyers for Critical Conversations, Embrace Civility Award nomination forms and talk to the public. - Picklefest at the Farmers’ Market
• Commissioner Margo agreed to assist the Recreation and Parks Commission by volunteering to be a judge at their Farmers’ Market event. - Jenny Rogers, Director of Community Services, updated the Commission on staff’s presence at future Commission Meetings due to succession planning.
13. Overview of Current and Pending Agenda Items
- Reviewed
ADJOURNMENT
July 21, 2022 at 9:48 a.m.
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
SYNOPSIS
August 31, 2022
9:00 AM
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: August 31, 2022 / 9:00 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Alpert, Greer, Vice Chair Nystrom, Chair Millan Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Shana Epstein, Daren Grilley, Ilene Knebel, Rob Welch
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the agenda.
Public Comment: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By order of the Chair, the Agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. A Resolution of the Public Works Commission of the City of Beverly Hills Continuing to Authorize Public Meetings to Be Held via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(E) and Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same Comment: Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Public Works Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions, and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.
Motion: MOVED to approve by Vice Chair Nystrom, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer (4/0).
AYES: Commissioner Alpert, Commissioner Greer, Vice Chair Nystrom, Chair Millan
NOES: None
CARRIED
Public Works Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
August 31, 2022
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
2. Status update for the Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study Utilities General Manager Robert Welch introduced HF&F Vice President Rick Simonson who provided the presentation to the Commission, which included, but was not limited to, a Wastewater Enterprise Overview and the 5-year financial projection study. Feedback from the Commission was requested, and Scenario 2 was selected by the Commission from the options presented from the Water study to be presented to City Council. Additional items agreed upon were support the fixed charge revenue ratio for water, support the pass-through charges, outside city differential, water reliability charge, and water shortage revenue stabilization factors. The wastewater mass balance will be presented at the next meeting where a formal vote will be taken.
NEW BUSINESS
None
PROJECT UPDATES & STATUS ITEMS
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
Chair Millan encouraged everyone to be mindful of their personal water conservation efforts and thanked City staff for maintaining a reliable water system for our community.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein informed the Commission of upcoming community meetings. On September 29, 2022, a meeting is scheduled with residents of Coldwater Canyon to discuss construction mitigation during the pipeline project. On October 6, 2022, Cabrillo residents will be invited to discuss benefit and impacts of the Cabrillo Reservoir. At the September 12, 2022 City Council meeting water storage will be discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
Date/Time: August 31, 2022 / 11:53 AM