MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
August 14, 2023
5:00 PM
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/ Time: Monday, August 14, 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. Cultural Heritage Commission - Craig Corman, Commissioner Report
• Commission worked on minor alterations to the historic preservation ordinance as requested by council.
2 b. Design Review Commission - Terri Smooke, Chair
Report
• Discussed 527 North Arden Drive two story residence with a basement – will be revised and considered at Sep 7th meeting.
• 621 North Bedford Drive two story property with basement and detached garage – approved as amended.
• 803 two story residence with basement – approved as amended • Next meeting to take place September 7
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c. Health & Safety Commission - Lee H. Hilborne, Chair
Report
• Fire extinguisher sale through Beverly Hills CPR continues. • Day of wellness to take place September 10th in Roxbury park. d. Human Relations Commission - Laura Margo, Vice Chair Report
• August 27th discussion with author event to take place on August 27th as part of Beverly Hills Reads event.
• Worked with Health and Safety Commission and Parks and Recreation Department to organize Sept. 10th Mental Health and Wellness event. • Embrace Civility award nominations end August 21st, honoree to be announced in October.
e. Planning Commission - Gary Ross, Chair
Report
• Approved 8633 Wilshire Boulevard three story commercial building. • Approved ordinance regarding senate bill nine establishing standards for parcel size and structure.
• Recommended chair of rent stabilization commission as replacement for departing councilmember.
f. Public Works Commission - Wendy Nystrom, Chair
• No meeting.
• Implored the continuation of water conservation efforts in the face of drought conditions and record low water levels.
g. Recreation & Parks Commission - Myra B. Lurie, Chair Report
• No meeting, next to take place August 22nd.
• August 1
st National Night Out success.
• Theater camp, Shakespeare in the Park, and drum circle programs were successful.
• August 15th meet the author virtual event approaching. • August 24th upcoming concert.
3 h. Rent Stabilization Commission - Lou Milkowski, Chair Report
• Finalized resolutions regarding surcharge passthroughs. • Created recommendations regarding annual rent increases. • Received presentation from community preservation division which provided direction on updating and applying current ordinances.
i. Traffic & Parking Commission - Ron Shalowitz, Chair
Report
• Recommended to Council that Coldwater left turn lanes remain in place, with exception for Cabrillo left turn lane due to lack of property on Cabrillo. • Developed designs for crosswalk locations on Coldwater in response to public demand.
• Received presentation about transportation and streamlining bike rack placement with the goal of reducing single occupant vehicle trips. • Construction of grant funded pedestrian crosswalks at North Camden, North Bedford, and South Beverly.
• Began designs for left turn lanes at Sunset in Canon Rodeo and Crescent Beverly intersections.
• Bike lanes installed on Doheny Drive, to be installed on San Vicente. • Drive Slowly yard signs available for pickup at Public Works Building. j. Architectural Commission - Tim Devlin, Chair
Report
• July 19 meeting approved two banks, Detroit Burch façade renovation, a black equities group and the coach and Rolls-Royce located on the 94th and Wilshire Boulevard.
• August 23 meeting to address 9 new projects – four on Rodeo, two on Beverly Dr, two on Wilshire, and one multifamily residential renovation on South Spalding.
k. Arts and Culture Commission - Maralee Beck, Chair
• Approved addition of fine arts acquisition as workplace item, will be seeking council approval for acquisition and installation of new piece. • Awaiting restoration of existing piece to fill Beverly Garden Park space, as well as return of Carol Bovee sculptures.
• Approved addition of art walks as a workplace item to highlight the city-owned art collection.
• Developing Festival Beverly Hills concepts, including possible Visitor Center to increase public understanding of event program.
• Developing Arts Portal, which will allow groups to utilize city properties to promote arts and culture.
l. Charitable Solicitations Commission - Kathy Melamed, Chair 4 Report
• July 12 meeting reviewed 10 permit requests and 25 financial statements. • Created online form review committee to update forms in response to user error.
• Discussed first draft of 2022 commission annual report, including all charities that have applied for permits and those who have not filed financial statements.
• Annual report to be reviewed at August meeting.
5. Mayor’s Report
• Mayor Gold discussed: progress on Burton Way construction, the municipal Wi-Fi system, siren messaging system, mental health wellness, the subway north portal, rent stabilization and replacement of current chair, city finances blue ribbon panel, Greystone mansion theater, Good Shepherd Church event, evening with the Mayor, August 17th event, permanent supportive housing, and climate action.
6. Questions and Discussion
7. Adjournment 6:10 PM