MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
March 13, 2023
5:00 PM
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/ Time: Monday, March 13, 2023/ 5:00 PM
1. Welcome
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. Report from Commission Chairperson
a. Architectural Commission – Jennifer Schreiber, Chair Report
• 418 N Rodeo Dr, application approved.
• 149-159 S Maple Dr. application review continuing.
• 9665 Wilshire Blvd application for signage, supported. • 300 N Rodeo Dr. application approved.
2 • 461 N Rodeo Dr. application approved
• 91 Wilshire Blvd, application reviewed.
• 236 N Rodeo Dr. application reviewed.
• 371 N Beverly Dr. application reviewed.
• 9536 Brighton Way, application reviewed.
• No restaurant subcommittee meetings.
b. Arts and Culture Commission – Liliana Filipovic, Chair Report
• Festival Beverly Hills, inauguration event held March 12, 2023. • Music in the Mansion Festival April 20-23, 2023.
• 50th Anniversary Beverly Hills Art Show May 20-21, 2023. • Beverly Hills Art Walk continues.
c. Charitable Solicitations Commission – Kathy Melamed, Chair Report
• Approved 15 financial statements
• Approved 15 permits
• Met with Pepperdine University events coordinator discussed and explained reporting rules.
• Updates from Police Department regarding upcoming events. d. Cultural Heritage Commission – Kimberly Reiss, Chair Report
• Discussed and parsed out historic ordinance changes.
• Unveiling of the golden shield March 24, 2023, location TBD. • 4 resolutions adopted for new golden shields.
• Reinstated master architect sub committee.
e. Design Review Commission – Tony Spann, Chair
Report
• Reviewed single story project on 200 block of Carson Rd. f. Health & Safety Commission – Lee Hilborne, Chair
Report
• Identified national events to participate in and promote. • CERT program continues to grow.
• March 26, 2023 Emergency Box event.
g. Human Relations Commission – Noelle Freeman, Chair
Report
• Calendared work plan for the year.
• Launching anti- hate initiative.
• DIB presentation to commission.
3 • Festival BH was held March 12, 2023.
• Presentation on Mental Health Awareness event.
• Staff gave report to commission on homeless resources. • Supervisor Jonathan Hunter presented resources available through the BH Ambassador program.
• Community Citizens Grant application has closed.
• Kindness week completed February 17, 2023. Various events were held to celebrate.
h. Planning Commission – Peter Ostroff, Commissioner
Report
• Study session on revising ADU ordinance.
• Recommended revisions for implementation of permanent ordinance prohibiting fractioning ownership.
i. Public Works Commission – Chuck Alpert, Vice Chair
Report
• New commissioner welcomed.
• Received considerable public comment on Robertson tree project. • Organics collection program reminder.
• Draft ordinance on prohibiting polystyrene food containers. • Sewer lateral project.
j. Recreation & Parks Commission – Myra B. Lurie, Chair Report
• Two liaisons from the school district gave reports.
• City staff presented on various topics.
• Fentanyl presentation by BHPD.
• Report on upcoming Beverly Hills Art Show.
• Variety show at Roxbury Park.
• Learned about community programs, special events and registration dates for classes.
• March 5, 2023 was show case for upcoming programs and camps. • Farmers Market closed March, 19, 2023 and April 9, 2023. • Teen book club begins March 22, 2023, more information on library events online.
• April 1, 2023 beginning first and third floor tours of Greystone Mansion. k. Rent Stabilization Commission
No report to present, last meeting canceled.
l. Traffic & Parking Commission – Ron Shalowitz, Chair
Report
4 • Presentation from Metro regarding micro transit program. • Quarterly update from Planning division.
• Update on parking operations received.
• Presentation regarding changes to the state law on setting speed limits. • Look before you open your car door campaign reminder. • Clifton /Le Deux Corridor study, upcoming events provides information to residents.
• Staff hosted demonstration project for planned transit pilot program.
5. Mayor’s Report
• Last City Council meetings held were February 21, 2023 and March 7, 2023. • Received update on candidates to fill vacancies on the Public Works Commission. • Discussed the referendum regarding the Cheval Blanc project. • Presented a proclamation honoring Bulgaria’s National Liberation Day and the 80th anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews from Nazi death camps during WWII. • 60 Second Shout Out to the Cheesecake Factory and Grill on the Alley. • Received an update on the Robertson Boulevard Tree and Sidewalk Replacement Project. • Considered a General Plan Amendment to adopt the amended 2021-2029 Housing Element.
• Date set for Cheval Blanc referendum election (May 23, 2023). • Solicited public input on upcoming labor negotiations with the City’s 6 non-sworn employee associations.
• First reading of an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to remove certain curbside pickup zones, readopt city manager authority to issue permits for outdoor dining and readopt waiver of special event permit fees and requirements for outdoor dining. • Request by Mayor Lili Bosse and Councilmember Mirisch to Discuss Educational Programming for Jewish American Heritage Month in May.
• Discussed the City’s Current Practice Relating to the Implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 330 for Multi-Family Residential Development Projects.
• Received a midyear Update on Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Financial Results • Recognized Beata Pozniak who introduced the first bill in the history of the U.S. Congress to officially recognize International Women’s Day in the U.S. • Considered a continuance request relating to the denial of a historic incentive permit for the property located at 910 North Bedford Drive.
• Received an update on the Beverly Hills Police Department Preferential Parking Program. • Next City Council Meeting is March 21, 2023.
• Since last meeting also enjoyed these vary successful events: Festival Beverly Hills and Business with Bosse at The Hideaway and Pascal.
• Final Live with Lili is March 13, 2023.
• Final Business with Bosse will be held March 29, 2023 at Mastro’s Steakhouse.
6. Questions and Discussion
7. Adjournment 5:58 PM