CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
May 15, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Architectural Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: May 15, 2024 / 1:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Mark Odell, Deborah Hong, Karen Myron
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Public Input: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission regular meeting of April 17, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Meyer to adopt the minutes as presented (5- 0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
H-1
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
May 15, 2024
NOES: None
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
• ASK BH CUSTOMER RELATIONS PROGRAM
Informational presentation on the City’s new “askBH” program, which provides the community with a single point of contact for non-emergency assistance with City services, programs, and events.
Customer Relations Manager Amy Hahn provided a brief presentation on the “askBH” program, which provides assistance with non-emergency matters. AskBH is available online at beverlyhills.org/askBH; by email at [email protected]; by phone at 310-285-1000; or by text at 310-596-4265.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. 8955 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
O’Gara Coach Company (PL2400186)
Request for approval of an architectural review for an exterior remodel and site improvements.
Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: O’Gara Coach Company
Project Representative: Law Offices of Murray D. Fischer Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by Vice Chair Meyer to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
NOES: None
CARRIED
STUDY SESSION
None
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
May 15, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• The Commission inquired about the timing for the Architectural Commission’s consideration of the One Beverly Hills project. While this has not yet been determined, staff will keep the Commission apprised as the project’s review process continues. • Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Chair Devlin provided a brief update from the Mayor’s Cabinet meeting; meeting video is available online.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Urban Designer Updates
o Urban Designer Mark Odell advised the Commission of the following:
▪ The California Preservation Foundation’s annual conference will take place from May 29 – June 1 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
▪ The Architectural and Design Review Commission merger will go into effect on July 1, with the combined Commission’s first meeting on Wednesday, July 17.
A review of the Design Review process will be presented at the Architectural Commission’s June meeting.
o Commission Specialist Karen Myron reminded the Commission of the following upcoming City events:
▪ The Beverly Hills Art Show will return on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Beverly Gardens Park. The event is free and open to the public.
▪ On Sunday, May 19 the Public Works Department will celebrate Public Works Day at the Farmers Market from 9:00 AM to noon, with many fun and educational activities planned.
3. 2024 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed; in observance of Juneteenth, the June meeting will be held as a special meeting on Monday, June 17 at 1:30 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: May 15, 2024 / 2:43 PM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
1 In-person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
SYNOPSIS
Monday, June 10, 2024
4:00 p.m.
OPEN MEETING
4:00pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Chang led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Baker, Chang, and Hilborne, Vice Chair Rosenthal, and Chair Felsenthal
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier, Fire Marshal Trevor Richmond, EMS Administrator Sean Stokes, Fire Administrator Michael Liongson, Human Services Administrator Christopher Paulson, Human Services Outreach Manager Enisha Clark, Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese, Police Officer Joel Givens, Administrative Secretary Roger Askin, and Commission Secretary Karen Gutierrez
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
No public comment.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda.
By order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.
Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 10, 2024
2 CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of minutes from the Health and Safety Commission special meeting on May 20, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Hilborne, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker to approve the minutes as presented (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Baker, Chang, Hilborne, Vice Chair Rosenthal, Chair Felsenthal
ABSENT: None
NOES: None
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
• Beverly Hills Unified School District – Beverly Hills Unified School District representative, Rachelle Marcus, spoke about various events and activities; review of strategic plan for 2024-2025; and graduations and promotions at the schools. • Beverly Hills Fire Department– Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier presented the department’s year-to-year comparable metrics for May 2023 and May 2024; introduced Fire Marshal Trevor Richmond; and spoke about notable training completed by staff. • Beverly Hills Human Services Division – Human Services Administrator Christopher Paulson and Human Services Outreach Manager Enisha Clark spoke about the Community Assistance Grant Fund (CAGF); shared positive outcomes of the unhoused program; and announced the second annual Day of Wellness event. • Beverly Hills Police Department – Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese presented the department’s month-to-month crime statistics and response time metrics for March 2024, April 2024, and May 1-28, 2024. Captain Albanese and Police Officer Givens shared traffic reminders and information about motorized scooters and electric bicycles.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
2. Moment of Mindfulness
Spiritual Teacher and Author David Gandelman will lead the Commission in a Moment of Mindfulness.
David Gandelman, Spiritual Teacher, Author, and Founder of the Meditation School App led the Commission in a meditation and breathwork exercise.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Social Media Safety for Our Teens
A presentation by Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety.
Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 10, 2024
3 Mark Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety, provided an overview of how the Organization for Social Media Safety works to make social media safe for everyone and explored some of the mental health impacts of unsafe social media use.
PROJECT UPDATES
Health and Safety Commission Emergency Water Supply Initiative - Staff continue to work with Beverly Hills CPR on making Blue Can waters available to the public at a discounted price.
Optimizing Health and Safety speaker series
- More information will be provided as it becomes available.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Chair’s Report –
o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights – March 12, 2024
o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights – May 14, 2024
- Meeting highlights were included in the packet for Commissioners to read.
• Commissioner Items –
- Commissioner Baker referenced information in the Health and Safety-Related Supplemental Information section of the packet.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Director’s Report –
- Staff shared information on upcoming events.
• Health and Safety-Related Supplemental Information:
1. Beverly Hills Fire Department Metrics (May 2023 and 2024)
2. Beverly Hills Police Department Metrics (March and April 2024; May 1-28, 2024)
3. Beverly Hills Police Department: Information Regarding Helmets and e-Bikes and e-Scooters
4. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Newsletter June 2024
5. Beat the Heat and be Sun Safe!
6. Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites
7. Borderline Personality Disorder
8. A Guide to Cold Medicines
9. Repelling Mosquitoes
- Health and safety-related supplemental information was included in the packet for Commissioners to read.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: June 10, 2024 / 5:59 p.m.