MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
June 20, 2023
5:00 PM
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/ Time: Monday, June 20, 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. Recreation & Parks Commission – Amie Sherry, Commissioner Report
• Presented overview of Active Adult Club & Volunteer services. • Recap of pickleball pilot program & recreational opportunities. • Summer camps are underway and registration is still open. • July is Parks Make Life Better Month.
2 • Annual summer Luau will be presented by Active Adult Club. • Summer reading club is underway.
b. Public Works Commission – Wendy Nystrom, Chair
Report
• Guest Jennifer Grey Thompson spoke about wildfires and steps residents can take to protect their homes.
• Plastic and Styrofoam ordinance – language is being reworked. • Wastewater ordinance will be amended.
• Exploring installation of additional wells in La Cienega Park. • Coldwater Canyon water replacement project continues. • Reservoir system management ongoing.
• Robertson sidewalk improvements continue.
• Burton Way median project expected to be completed in August. • METRO Purple Line work continues.
c. Planning Commission – Myra Demeter, Chair
Report
• On May 11, a tree removal permit was approved.
• Cindy Owens presented City’s legislative platform.
• On June 8, development plan review for a new 5 story residential project at 332 S Doheny.
• Spring Place rooftop uses will be discussed later this month. • Project approved for 55 N La Cienega (former Stinking Rose property). • Working to ensure Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with General Plan. • Myra’s last meeting as Chair.
d. Human Relations Commission – Noelle Freeman, Chair
Report
• Received a presentation on housing in the City.
• Update from Jonathan Hunter on the ambassadors program. • Reminder to use the new 24/7 centralized unhoused assistance line 310-285-2468. • Community assistance grant fund recommendations were presented and approved by the City Council.
• Critical Conversations program focused on Jewish Heritage Month. • Miracle project director presented on mental health.
• Reminder to watch BHTV Mindfulness Mondays.
• Preparing for Day of Wellness in September.
• Launched Beverly Hills Reads initiative.
e. Health & Safety Commission – Lee Hilborne, Chair
Report
• Received a presentation for Stroke Awareness Month.
• Beverly Hills CPR presentation on Narcam.
3 • Reminder that fire extinguishers are available to the community. • More No Smoking decals are needed and available for posting. f. Design Review Commission – Tony Spann, Chair
Report
• Reviewed midcentury modern project at 618 N. Elm
• Discussion of landscape concerns at 333 N. Rexford, but project will move forward. • Tony’s last meeting as Chair.
g. Cultural Heritage Commission – No Report
h. Charitable Solicitations Commission – Kathy Melamed, Chair Report
• At May meeting, reviewed 8 permits and 3 financial statements. • Chris Paulson presented a report on Community Assistance Grants. • At the June meeting, reviewed 18 permits and 11 financial statements. • Beverly Hills Police Department presented information on crime trends. i. Arts and Culture Commission – Commissioner Liliana Filipovic, Commissioner Report
• 29th Annual Music in the Mansion Festival held in April. • Highlighted Jewish American Heritage Month celebrations and activities. • Very successful 50th anniversary of Art Show and planning for Fall Show. • Concerts on Cañon kicked off June 1 to celebrate Pride month. • Art Walk Tours are underway, next is Sunday July 9.
• Make Music Day is June 21 with Community Services Department hosting activities. • Liliana’s last meeting as Chair.
j. Architectural Commission – Jennifer Schreiber, Chair Report
• 423 N Beverly Drive – Veronica Beard signage.
• 464 N Beverly Drive – electric car collection signage. • Restaurant subcommittee meeting coming soon.
• Jennifer’s last meeting as Chair.
k. Traffic & Parking Commission – Ron Shalowitz, Chair
Report
• Received information on City of San Luis Obispo traffic calming projects. • Received quarterly planning report from CDD.
• Traffic enhancement study continues at Clifton/Le Doux. • Complete Streets action plan is updated and available. • June is Transportation Safety Month featuring the campaign ‘20 is plenty.’ 4 l. Rent Stabilization Commission – Lou Milkowski, Chair • Presented overview of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 tenant classifications (exempt are single family homes and hotels).
• Capital expenditure surcharges and fees now applying to chapter 6 as well. • New seismic retrofit requirements to make rental units safer. • Water service penalty fees removed.
• Additional protections in place (10 percent cap of prior years’ rent). m. Cultural Heritage Commission – No Report
5. Mayor’s Report
• Legislative liaison report
• US Conference of Mayors meeting in Ohio – state pre-emption • Mental Wellness
• METRO North portal update
• Rugula contest was terrific
6. Questions and Discussion
7. Adjournment 6:05 PM