MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 N. Rexford Drive
Room 280A
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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Monday, February 13, 2023
5:00 PM
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detectorscreening requirements are now in place in City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can view this meeting through live webcast at www.beverlyhills.org/live and on BH Channel 10 or Channel 35 on Spectrum Cable, and can participate in the teleconference/video conference by using the link below. Written comments may be emailed to [email protected] and will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Mayor’s Cabinet committee.
Beverly Hills Mayor’s Cabinet meetings will be in-person at City Hall.
AGENDA
1. Welcome
Mayor Bosse called the meeting to order.
2 2. Public Comment
a. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to directly address the Committee on any item listed on the agenda through email at [email protected] No public comment.
3. Resolution of the Beverly Hills City Council / Mayor’s Cabinet continuing to authorize public meetings to be held via teleconferencing pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and making findings and determination regarding the same.
Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Mayor’s Cabinet to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.
The resolution was read into record and was unanimous approved.
4. Report from Commission Chairperson
a. Architectural Commission – Jennifer Schreiber, Chair Report
1. 418 N Rodeo Dr., Balenciaga, request for architecturalreview, continued business
2. 431 N Rodeo Dr., Bvlgari, request for architectural review, approved b. Arts and Culture Commission – Liliana Filipovic, Chair Report
1. MADE in Beverly Hills, May 4- May 7, celebration of Beverly Hills architecture, history, culture, food and fashion.
2. Martin Luther King day, presentation and commemoration at last meeting.
3. Pamela Beck, Limitless piece was purchased and installed at Rexford City Hall entrance as part of the Mayor’s Purchase Award. Mayor Lili Bosse selected the piece at the fall Beverly Hills Art Show.
4. Art Walks guided tours, has new tours continuing through March 2023. Sundays at 11:00 AM. Final tours scheduled for March 12th and March 26th.
5. Festival Beverly Hills, March 12, 2023, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market.
6. 50th anniversary of the Beverly Hills Art Show is still in planning stages, it will be held May 20-21, 2023. Artist may apply through February 14, 2023. c. Charitable Solicitations Commission – Kathy Melamed, Chair Report
1. January meeting: 12 financial statements reviewed, 6 permits approved.
2. February meeting: 16 financial statements reviewed, 12 permits approved.
3. Packet is being updated with current information regarding charitable solicitation permits.
4. Next phase required reaching out to charitable organizations, hotels, event planners, etc. to notify of permit requirement when holding an event in the City. 3 5. Exploring further ways to be able to recognize and honor organizations that continuously meet all requirements.
d. Cultural Heritage Commission – Kimberly Reiss, Chair Report
1. No update, no meeting was held in January.
e. Design Review Commission – Tony Spann, Chair
Report
1. No update, no meeting was held in January.
f. Health & Safety Commission – Lee Hilborne, Chair
Report
1. Continuing to monitor Covid-19.
2. Continue to work with CERT Program.
3. Exploring opportunities to get fire extinguishers in homes. g. Human Relations Commission – Noelle Freeman, Chair
Report
1. New Commissioner, Pam Kraushaar was sworn in January 19, 2023.
2. The commission solidified robust work plan for the year.
3. Marshall Wong of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations presented the 2021 Hate Crimes Report. Full report can be found at www.hrc.lacounty.gov .
4. If you’re ever a victim of a hate crime report by dialing 2-1-1 and contact your local law enforcement.
5. Lisa Crespo and Corrina Lesser presented on the January 29, 2023 Youth Mayor’s Mental Wellness Event.
6. Informed homeless count was taking place Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
7. Centralized number (310) 285-2468 (BHOT)
8. As of January 23, 2023, Community Assistance Grant Fund (CAGF) Application cycle has closed. The HRC will soon begin reviewing applications.
9. On February 9
th the HRC hosted our 2nd installment of our Critical Conversations series, which was a panel discussion entitled, The State of Women’s Rights in Modern Times.
10. Kindness Week began February 12, 2023 and ends February 17, 2023. a. Kickoff to Kindness week included coming together at the Farmer’s Market to raise awareness and show support of local Cancer Charities. Donations of new toys and blankets were collected. Participating organizations included Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, Tower Cancer Research Foundation, and Chai Lifeline West Coast.
b. Activities continue throughout the week, details can be found at www.beverlyhills.org/kindnessweek .
4 h. Planning Commission – Myra Demeter, Chair
Report
1. January 12, 2023 a study session was held by direction of City Council, regarding the height of walls, fences, and hedges in the front, side, and street side yards in single family residences. The conclusion was that it was not necessary to make changes to height requirements. Staff was directed to review required height for camera polls within required yard areas.
2. January 26, 2023 meeting, commission approved request to reinstate previously approved entitlements for development plan review, vesting, tentative tract map, R-4 permit and four variances for new five-story six- unit condo at 457 N Oakhurst Dr.
3. Approved request for an extended hours permit for the L’Ermitage Hotel, no new entitlements were requested.
4. At the February 9, 2023 meeting the commission approved a request for a conditional use permit to allow the establishment of a cosmetic spa at 421 N Rodeo Dr.
5. Discussions began of a draft ordinance establishing prohibitions on fractional ownership ofresidential and commercial property. Item continued to the March 9 th Planning Commission meeting.
i. Public Works Commission – Wendy Nystrom, Chair
Report
1. Two meetings have been held, January 12th and February 9 th
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2. Farewell to Debbie Dunn, Water Conservation Administrator has relocated.
3. Reminder there’s still a drought, turn off sprinklers and conserve water.
4. The City has hired inspectors to look for excess usage and violations.
5. The California Department of Water Resources announced a 30% allocation for the State water project.
6. The Commission is supporting that Stage C/ two days a week watering be held still until further notice.
7. Two guest speakers presented on excess water usage and pollution.
8. Water treatment plant and La Brea sub area update:
a. Still working with consultant on warranty items and lab testing. b. State division of drinking water confirmed that final amendment is under review and approaching final approval.
c. Production wells: New consultant hired to install two new wellsin La Cienega Park and currently identifying more locations to drill for water. d. Plastic and styrofoam ordinance discussion back on track, more information will come at March 2023 meeting.
e. Climate action adaptation plan introduced. Visit City’s website, take a look and please provide feedback.
f. Green bins for organics: hoping to have in all multi- family areas by the end of summer.
g. Food recover program with two super markets and five hotels. Also encouraging people to join the California Green Business network, more information at www.greenbusiness.ca.org .
9. Cold Water Canyon waterpipe replacement project is underway. 7,000 feet of pipeline is being replace. Please be aware of traffic delays. 5 10. Reservoir reconstruction and water supply storage, agreed to install reservoir management systems, consultant hired for implementation.
11. Robertson sidewalk improvements: Ficus trees are causing severe damage to storm water basins and sewer lines as well as building utility lines, because of this it’s necessary to replace trees.
12. Burton Way is a stormwater caption for the Green Streets initiative, completion is set for April 2023.
13. Construction continues on Metro Purple line. Lane restrictions on Wilshire through the third quarter. Rodeo station: construction tunneling complete by early 2023.
j. Recreation & Parks Commission – Myra B. Lurie, Chair Report
1. Deborah Termeie wasinstalled asthe new Recreation & Parks Commissioner.
2. Recreation Supervisor, Lisa Crespo presented an array of youth programs that have returned after the pandemic. Parker Anderson Enrichment has replaced STAR as the new after school vendor. Early education classes are slowly coming back after losing several very popular classes.
3. The Mother & Son Dinner and Dance is returning March 11, 2023, 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM.
4. Cedar Sinai is hosting a free, all ages Health Fair at Roxbury Park on February 23, 2023, 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM.
5. Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market is hosting a new farm called Laubacher Farms.
6. Staff are making preparations to host the annual Department Showcase on March 5, 2023 at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market from 8:00 AM- 1:00 PM.
7. The library is partnering with Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) to provide a book club for teens hosted in the library Teen Zone. The first meeting will be February 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
8. Kindness Storytime will be held in the library on February 15, 2023 in conjunction with the Human Relations Committee.
9. February is Black History Month and the library has physical and virtual displays celebrating.
10. Greystone lost a few eucalyptustrees on the perimeterslopes of the park during the heavy rains in January.
11. Inside the Mansion, the popular self- guided tour of the first floor theater will return March 4-5, 2023.
k. Rent Stabilization Commission – Lou Milkowski, Chair Report
1. Surcharges discussion continues. Motion was made on refuse fee surcharge, it was kept as is. Water service penalties fee also had a motion to remove. l. Traffic & Parking Commission – Ron Shalowitz, Chair
Report
1. Guest Speaker from Seattle Office of Transportation presented on how Seattle is implementing the Safe System approach.
2. Reviewed conceptual design options to improve safety and access at the sixth point at the Canon, Beverly, Lomitas intersection (roundabout). The Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to City Council to 6 approve installation of a roundabout, which it’s anticipated will be considered at the March 21, 2023 study session.
3. Staff introduced a project identifying locations for possible new pedestrian crossings city- wide. The Commission provided suggestions for additional locations for the new crossings and revisions to the criteria.
4. Transportation Safety Campaign, February theme addresses who has the right – of- way at intersections.
5. March 25, 2023, City is hosting a demonstration project at Le Doux Rd and Clifton Way corridor to show community what different traffic calming elements could look like on their street.
6. Preparing for a demonstration project forthe planned transit pilot program. This program would consist of a fixed route circulatorsouth of Santa Monica Blvd and on- demand micro-transit. The demonstration will help determine how many vehicles will be needed to meet a 15-minute headway. Tentatively scheduled for March 2, 2023, 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM.
5. Mayor’s Report
1. City Council meetings held were January 24, 2023 and February 7, 2023, the following items were discussed:
Discussed request by Vice Mayor Gold to consider supporting Governor Newsom’s proposal for a price gouging penalty on excess oil refiner profits. Reviewed recommendations of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative/ Lobby Liaison Committee for updates to the City’s 2023 legislative platform. Reviewed recommendation of the Property Owners Task Force requesting staff to study possible improvement for city- owned parking garage facades. Reviewed request from Los Angeles Marathon for special event street closures over the next three years (2023-2023).
Recognized Beny Alagem and the management of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria for extending special hotel rates to residents who had been impacted by recent power outages.
60 Second Shout Out was present to The Nosh.
Received an update on the new residential parking permit program and affordable housing unit availability at 321- 327 S Elm Dr. Received a report from the City Clerk certifying that there are sufficient signatures on two referendum petition regarding the Cheval Blanc project. Received an update from Southern California Edison, At&T and Spectrum on the most recent service interruptions and timeline for repairs. Reviewed and approved the amended and restated executive compensation plan for departmental directors, assistant department directors and senior management employees.
Received a recommendation from City Council special event liaisons for a partnership with Modernism Week for MADE in Beverly Hills. Received an update on Festival Beverly Hills, presented by the Embrace and Celebrate Culture Initiative on Sunday, March 12th at the Farmers Market. Presented a proclamation to Beverly Hills Artwalk docent volunteers. Presented 60 Second Shout Out to Prospect Gourmand.
Reviewed request by Councilmember Mirisch to consider adopting an ordinance to prohibit landlord from bringing an action to 7 Considered an urgency ordinance readopting residential tenant repayment protections and readopting the cap on annual rent increases for the 2022- 2023 fiscal year and discussed additional emergency covid regulations currently in place.
Successful events since last meeting:
o Chamber’s ‘State of Luxury’ breakfast at The Beverly Hills Hotel. o Mayor’s Youth Mental Wellness Event on Sunday, January 29th with special guests from the MADHAPPY lifestyle brand.
o Business with Bosse events at Mr. Brainwash Museum and at L Restaurant at L'Ermitage.
o Community Outreach Meeting for Employee Negotiations was held on February 9
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Live with Lili, February 13, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Business with Bosse, February 27, 2023 at the Hideaway on Rodeo Drive.
6. Questions and Discussion
7. Next Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting – March 13, 2023
8. Adjournment at 6:00 PM.