CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
July 11, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Planning Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: July 11, 2024 / 1:31 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioner Demeter, Vice Chair Wolfe, Chair Kaplan Commissioners Absent: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross
Staff Present: Masa Alkire, Cindy Gordon, Chloe Chen, Christine Delostrinos, Minjee Hahm, Karen Myron, David Snow
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 Planning Commission special meeting of June 26, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Demeter, SECONDED by Vice Chair Wolfe to adopt the minutes as presented (3-0-2).
AYES: Commissioner Demeter, Vice Chair Wolfe, Chair Kaplan NOES: None
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 11, 2024
ABSENT: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
2. STUDY SESSION – REVISIONS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES An informational report on the revisions to the existing Affordable Housing guidelines for deedrestricted rental units and a discussion of the occupancy priority list for placement into deedrestricted rental units. Continued from the June 26, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
Project Planner: Christine Delostrinos, Associate Planner Project Applicant: City-Initiated
Public Input: Mark Elliot, Nancy Saper, Dr. Issac Jakubowicz The Commission received the staff report and public comment, and asked questions regarding the information provided. Additional information was provided by HouseKeys consultant Julius Nyanda. Staff will summarize the Commission’s recommendations and incorporate them into the guidelines that are presented to the City Council for adoption.
Additionally, a draft ordinance to amend the occupancy priority will be presented to the Planning Commission for approval at a future meeting before moving on to the City Council for adoption.
The Commission took a recess at 3:22 PM
The Commission reconvened at 3:36 PM.
Taken Out of Order
STUDY SESSION
4. A DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SHORT TERM
RENTAL REGULATIONS (TRANSIENT USES) FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) – STUDY SESSION An informational report on potential changes to regulations for short term rentals in residential zones.
Prior to any discussion on the item, Chair Kaplan noted that she had received a request from two members of the public to continue item #4 to a future meeting. Acknowledging the request, as well as Commissioners Ross and Milkowski’s absence, she agreed that discussion of the item would be more beneficial with input from all five Planning Commissioners.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 11, 2024
Motion: MOVED by Chair Kaplan, SECONDED by Commissioner Demeter to continue the item to the August 8 Planning Commission meeting (3-0-2).
AYES: Commissioner Demeter, Vice Chair Wolfe, Chair Kaplan NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross
CARRIED
Return to Order
PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS / PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW BUSINESS
3. 232 SOUTH DOHENY DRIVE
Development Plan Review and Density Bonus Permit (PL2300126) A request for a Development Plan Review to allow for the construction of a new five-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building with 13 parking spaces and a Density Bonus Permit to allow a 50% density bonus in addition to certain incentives/concessions and waivers from development standards to provide one affordable housing unit. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: none
Project Planner: Minjee Hahm, AICP, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: 232 Doheny LLC
Project Representatives: Jamsheed Sobhani, Murray D Fischer, Alon Ofir Public Input: Lauren and Sami Ibrahim; Ilene Rotenberg as an individual and on behalf of Deborah Ishida, Cathrin Davoudi, Hyunjee and Won Cho, Shelly Lucky, Deatra (Dea), Tinda Leach, and Sam Rotenberg; Neda Loghmana; Dylan Casey and James M. Lloyd – California Housing Defense Fund
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Demeter, SECONDED by Vice Chair Wolfe to adopt the resolution as amended (3-0-2).
AYES: Commissioner Demeter, Vice Chair Kaplan, Chair Ross NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross
CARRIED
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Commissioner Demeter and Vice Chair Wolfe congratulated Chair Kaplan for a well-run first meeting as Chair.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 11, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• City Planner Updates
o City Planner Masa Alkire advised the Commission of the following:
▪ Applications for Team Beverly Hills are being accepted through Friday, August
9. For additional information or to apply for the program, please visit beverlyhills.org/teambeverlyhills.
▪ A virtual workshop on Multi family ADU regulations will take place on Wednesday, July 31 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Additional information is available at beverlyhills.org/ADU.
▪ An appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Wires Only project at 9030 Wilshire Boulevard has been filed.
▪ At the request of Councilmember Mirisch, on Tuesday, July 16, the City Council will discuss the possibility of a call up of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a request for a Tree Removal Permit for the property located at 1001 North Roxbury Drive. Separately, an appeal of the Commission’s decision to approve the request has also been filed.
5. Current Development Projects List
o Received and filed
6. Building Permit Report – June
o Received and filed
7. 2024 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed; the July 25 meeting will be cancelled
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: July 11, 2024 / 5:03 PM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
July 17, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Architectural Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: July 17, 2024 / 1:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Smooke, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Devlin
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, and with the concurrence of the Commission, the agenda was approved as amended, moving item #3, 444 North Rodeo Drive – Ralph Lauren and item #7, 9549 Wilshire Boulevard – Canali to the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission special meeting of June 17, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Matson, SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the minutes as presented (4-0-1-1).
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 17, 2024
AYES: Commissioners Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Smooke
CARRIED
(Taken out of Order)
Chair Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real property less than 300 feet from the project at 444 North Rodeo Drive, but because those interests face different streets, he does not believe there will be a material impact. Additionally, he has a financial interest in other real properties located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project site, and has considered whether the proposed project would change the Development potential; Income producing potential; Highest and best use; Character by substantially altering traffic levels, intensity of use, parking, view, privacy, noise levels, alley access, or air quality; or Market value of the real property in which he has a financial interest. Based on the nature of the proposed project, he finds that it would not change any of the previously stated factors, and thus will participate in the consideration of the matter.
3. 444 NORTH RODEO DRIVE
Ralph Lauren (PL2400259)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign Accommodation for a temporary mural or similar environmental graphics on the façade of an existing commercial building.
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.
Motion: MOVED by Chair Meyer, SECONDED by Vice Chair Pynoos to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0-1).
AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
CARRIED
Chair Meyer advised that he has financial interest in real property located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project at 9549 Wilshire Boulevard, and has considered whether the proposed project would change the Development potential; Income producing potential; Highest and best use; Character by substantially altering traffic levels, intensity of use, parking, view, privacy, noise levels, or air quality; or Market value of the real property in which he has a financial interest. Based on the nature of the proposed project, he finds that it would not change any of the previously stated factors, and thus will participate in the consideration of the matter.
7. 9549 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Canali (PL2400268)
Request for approval of an architectural review for security grilles visible from a public street and alley. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 17, 2024
(CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Motion: MOVED by Chair Meyer, SECONDED by Commissioner Matson to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0-1).
AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
CARRIED
Return to Order
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. RESOLUTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESGIN REVIEW COMMISSION
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a resolution establishing the date and time of regular meetings of the Architectural and Design Review Commission.
Staff Presenter: Karen Myron, Commission Specialist
Project Applicant: City Initiated
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by Chair Meyer to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0-1).
AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
CARRIED
Citing a financial interest in real property less than 300 feet from the project at 366 North Canon Drive, Chair Meyer recused from item #4 and left the room at 1:40 PM.
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 17, 2024
4. 366 NORTH CANON DRIVE
Alo (PL2400260)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a construction barricade with lifestyle graphics. 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: Alo
Project Representative: Alo
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by
Commissioner Matson to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1- 1).
AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
RECUSED: Chair Meyer
CARRIED
Chair Meyer returned to the meeting at 1:55 PM.
Citing residency less than 500 feet from the project site, Commissioner Schreiber recused from item #5, Wells Fargo at 9354 Wilshire Boulevard, and left the meeting room at 1:56 PM.
5. 9354 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Wells Fargo (PL2400257)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign Accommodation for multiple Business Identification Signs. 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: Wells Fargo
Project Representative: Ryan Ybarra
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Smooke, SECONDED by Vice Chair Pynoos to adopt the resolution as presented (4-0-1-1).
AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 17, 2024
RECUSED: Commissioner Schreiber
CARRIED
Commissioner Schreiber returned to the meeting at 2:09 PM.
6. 8833 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Marshall Goldman (PL2400267)
Request for approval for a Sign Accommodation for Building Identification Signs, multiple Business Identification Signs, and a sign facing private property. 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: Marshall Goldman
Project Representative: Robert Meyers Studio
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by Vice Chair Pynoos to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0-1).
AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Devlin
CARRIED
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Chair Meyer 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:
▪ At its meeting on Wednesday, July 10, the Cultural Heritage Commission recommended additional projects as recipients of the Golden Shield Award. ▪ The Public Works Department is conducting presentations of proposed modifications to public parking structures; the public is welcome to attend these reviews.
Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 17, 2024
▪ Commissioners will soon begin review of the proposed One Beverly Hills project, beginning with a viewing of the project model.
8. 2024 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: July 17, 2024 / 2:35 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 REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
Monday, July 22, 2024
4:00 p.m.
OPEN MEETING
4:00pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commission Secretary Karen Gutierrez 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: Fire Chief Gregory Barton, Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier, Fire Marshal Trevor Richmond, Training Officer Dean Zipperman, EMS Administrator Sean Stokes, Fire Administrator Michael Liongson, Human Services Administrator Christopher Paulson, Human Services Outreach Manager Enisha Clark, Police Lieutenant Andrew Myers, Administrative Secretary Roger Askin, Project Operations Specialist Gabriel Mier, 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.
Health and Safety Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 22, 2024
2 By order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as amended to postpone item #3, Nurturing a Proactive Approach for Longevity, to a future meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of minutes from the Health and Safety Commission special meeting on June 10, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Chang, SECONDED by Commissioner Hilborne 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 Fire Department– Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier presented the department’s year-to-year comparable metrics for June 2023 and June 2024; introduced Fire Marshal Trevor Richmond and Training Officer Dean Zipperman; spoke about active strike team deployments; and discussed the California Master Mutual Aid Systems the Type VI fire vehicle.
• Beverly Hills Human Services Division – Human Services Administrator Christopher Paulson and Human Services Outreach Manager Enisha Clark spoke about various activities, metrics, and programs; the Community Assistance Grant Fund (CAGF); shared success stories of the unhoused program and information on the second annual Day of Wellness event.
• Beverly Hills Police Department – Police Lieutenant Andrew Myers provided an update on Police Department activities and presented the department’s month-to-month crime statistics and response time metrics for May and June 2024, and July 1-14, 2024; shared community outreach information and hate crime statistics; and presented the Mental Health Evaluation Team quarterly statistics.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
2. Moment of Mindfulness
Jamie Wozny, coach, and speaker led the Commission in a meditation exercise to build community strength and resilience. She spoke about self-love and self-compassion.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Nurturing a Proactive Approach for Longevity
A presentation about optimizing your well-being by double board-certified physician Dr.
Jeffrey Egler.
Health and Safety Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 22, 2024
3 This item was postponed to a future meeting.
4. Sleep and Ways to Optimize Health
A presentation on healthy living by Dr. Erin Cassidy-Eagle, Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University.
Dr. Cassidy-Eagle is a Clinical Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department at Stanford University School of Medicine. She spoke on sleep health, sleep hygiene, helpful behaviors for good sleep, and ways to quiet an active mind.
PROJECT UPDATES
Health and Safety Commission Emergency Water Supply Initiative - Order requests were received.
- Orders can be placed by contacting BHCPR at 310-281-2753. - Each case contains 24 cans of 12 oz serving.
- The cost for each case is $19.95.
- Free deliveries will take place each month.
Optimizing Health and Safety speaker series
- Mayor Lester Friedman will host his September edition of “Les is More: An Hour with the Mayor” in conjunction with the Health & Safety Commission’s panel discussion on social media safety.
- Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. (special 90 min event) - Location: Beverly Hills City Hall at the Municipal Gallery.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Chair’s Report –
o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights – June 12, 2024
- Meeting highlights were included in the packet.
• Commissioner Items –
- Commissioner Baker spoke about social media ban on school campuses.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Director’s Report –
o JUST IN CASE BH Emergency Preparedness Fair
- Staff shared a highlight video on the JUST IN CASE BH event. • Health and Safety-Related Supplemental Information:
1. Beverly Hills Fire Department Metrics (June 2023 and 2024)
2. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Newsletter July 2024
3. Beverly Hills Police Department Metrics (May and June 2024; July 1-14, 2024)
4. Quarterly Active Transportation Programs Update
5. PFAS Information for Clinicians
6. LAUSD Approves Strict Student Cellphone Ban. How to do it Comes Next
7. The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
Health and Safety Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 22, 2024
4 8. Former Secret Service Agent: 6 Ways You Can Teach Kids to Avoid Danger
9. Day of Wellness Event Flier
10. Beverly Hills Police Department Media Release: 2024 National Night Out
11. Police Warn of Burglars Using Secret Cameras
- Health and safety-related supplemental information was included in the packet for Commissioners to read.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: July 22, 2024 / 5:34 p.m.