MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
July 17, 2023
5:00 PM
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/ Time: Monday, July 17, 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. Public Works Commission – Wendy Nystrom, Chair
Report
• Emphasized water conservation efforts heading into warm weather. • Prioritizing sewer overflow and blockage remediation, as well as rehabilitation of outdated sewers.
• Altered wastewater ordinance to broaden roto-rooter lateral cleaning access. 2 • 92.4 million Capital Improvement Budget was approved. • Added 6 new full-time positions.
• June 28 potable water inspection indicated pretreatment plan may be necessary in La Brea subdivision area.
• Two new wells planned in La Cienega park, designed not to obstruct nearby playgrounds.
• Closure of Wilshire near La Cienega Friday nights to Wednesday mornings for next ten weeks.
b. Planning Commission – Myra Demeter, Commissioner
Report
• June 22 meeting reviewed and approved Capital Improvement Plan. • Approved development plan regulating use forspring place with amendments. • Approved first density bonus permit approved in La Cienega designated mixed-use area.
• July 13 meeting approved permit for restoration of 9884 South Santa Monica Blvd property.
• Approved permit and increased parking for 227 Tower Drive multifamily building, parking will be provided by owner to alleviate resident concerns. • Reviewed draft ordinance amendment to open air dining regulations. c. Human Relations Commission – Noelle Freeman, Chair
Report
• June 15 received presentation highlighting Music Forward Foundation’s work with LGBTQ+ community.
• Launched Pride night concert hosted by Music Forward Foundation. • Released community survey on homelessness, reopened until August at surveymonkey.com/r/bhhomelesssurvey.
• Preparing “Day of Wellness” park event for mental health. • Introduced Beverly Hills Reads summer community book read. • Preparing for Civility Month, opened Civility Award nominations. d. Health & Safety Commission – Lee Hilborne, Chair
Report
• Created initiative to expand fire extinguisher accessibility through Beverly Hills CPR.
• Ordered more decals to promote awareness of anti-smoking legislation, will be displayed in high-traffic areas.
e. Design Review Commission – Terri Smooke, Chair
Report
• Reviewed request for two-story residence with basement at 305 North Canyon Dr – approved as amended.
• Request for two-story residence with basement at 140 South Weatherly Dr– further study until Aug 3 meeting.
3 • Request for two-story residence at 507 North Foothill Road -- approved as amended.
• Request for two-story residence at 145 Stanley Drive -- continue at Aug 3 meeting.
• Request for two-story residence with basement at 509 North Linden Dr -- approved as amended.
f. Cultural Heritage Commission – Jill Tavelman Collins, Vice Chair • Allowed Church of Good Shepherd to be a landmark destination. • Approved two new golden shields, one in connection with Leopold Paige holocaust survival story.
• Finalized language for main entrance and driver entrance plaques to racing track.
• Will work on resident input regarding golden shield placement following security concerns.
g. Charitable Solicitations Commission – Kevin Lipton, Vice Chair Report
• Approved 10 permit requests and reviewed 20 statements. • Began updates on online formal statement.
h. Arts and Culture Commission – Maralee Beck, Chair
Report
• Canon concerts Thursday 6pm-8pm.
• Emphasizing cultural inclusion in concert programming. • Continuing artwork, weekend tours, and themed art walk. • June 21 Make Music Day celebration.
• Planning Beverly Hills art show.
i. Architectural Commission – Tim Delvin, Chair
Report
• Approved two restaurants with outdoor dining components. • Upcoming meeting with birch renovation on agenda.
j. Traffic & Parking Commission – Lisa Schwartz, Vice Chair Report
• No report.
k. Rent Stabilization Commission – Lou Milkowski, Chair • No report.
• Waiting for agenda from city council on revised successor commissioner selection.
l. Recreation & Parks Commission – Myra B. Lurie, Chair Report
4 • Presented to Public Works on water wells project.
• Held community services department presentation on afterschool childcare. • Emphasized July workshops for teens.
• Organized children’s reading event with invited authors. • Completed senior trip to Greystone and adult luau event. • Upcoming events include July 26 Hamlet performance and July 30 farmers’ market.
5. Mayor’s Report
• Mayor Gold discussed: commission restructuring, progressing rent stabilization commission, ameliorating tenant-landlord relations, background checks for commissioners, architectural/DRC merger, meeting state housing standards, mixed-use ordinances, implementation of siren and strobe alert systems to accommodate the visually impaired and hearing impaired, electricity access issues, PFA contamination in water supply and the ability to source funding for their removal, live office hours, and mayor’s minutes television program.
6. Questions and Discussion
7. Adjournment 6:05 PM