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February 5, 2025

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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, December 16, 2024
4:00 p.m.

OPEN MEETING
4:00pm

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Former Public Works, and Planning Commissioner, Jerrold Felsenthal, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Baker, Chang, and Hilborne, Vice Chair Rosenthal, and Chair Felsenthal
Commissioners Absent:

Staff Present: Fire Chief Greogry Barton, Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier, EMS Division Chief Sean Stokes, Fire Administrator Michael Liongson, Human Services Outreach Manager Enisha Clark, Human Services Specialist Susana De La Torre, Police Lieutenant Andrew Myers, Management Assistant Austin Brault, 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.

There was 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
December 16, 2024
2 RECOGNITION
• Jerrold Felsenthal, Former Planning Commissioner and Public Works Commissioner - The Commission recognized Jerrold Felsenthal for his dedication in bettering the Beverly Hills community.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration of minutes from the Health and Safety Commission special meeting on November 18, 2024.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Hilborne, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker to approve the minutes as presented (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Baker, Chang, and Hilborne, Vice Chair Rosenthal, Chair Felsenthal
ABSENT:

NOES: None

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
• Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) – BHUSD representative Rachelle Marcus spoke about various events and activities including preparation for winter break session; the Early Childhood Center; and the changeover of school officials. • Beverly Hills Police Department – Police Lieutenant Andrew Myers provided an update on Police Department activities; presented the department’s month-to-month crime statistics and response time metrics; spoke on the department’s community relations at CedarsSinai Medical Center, regarding child patient visits. • Beverly Hills Fire Department – Deputy Fire Chief Alfred Poirier presented the department’s year-to-year comparable and spoke on a high-profile incident in the City.

Human Services Outreach Manager Enisha Clark spoke about various activities, shared metrics regarding the unhoused programs, housing and shelter occupancy levels, and success stories.

CONTINUED BUSINESS

2. Moment of Mindfulness
Chair Erica Felsenthal, PhD, will lead the Commission in a Moment of Mindfulness.

Chair Felsenthal lead the commission in a “Moment of Mindfulness” to build community strength and resilience.

Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
December 16, 2024
3 NEW BUSINESS

1. 2024 Health and Safety Commission Accomplishments
Provides the Commission with a list of Commission accomplishments for calendar year 2024.

Chair Felsenthal expressed her appreciation to the Commission and staff for their commitment to the mission of the Health and Safety Commission. She highlighted several of the accomplishments that were contained in the meeting packet. The Commission compiled a 12-page document of accomplishments. Highlights include:

1. The Health and Safety Commission Emergency Water Supply Initiative 2024

2. Partnered with Mayor Lester Friedman on “Les is More: An Hour with the Mayor” in conjunction with the Health & Safety Commission’s panel discussion on social media safety.
- Received proclamation declaring Social Media Safety Day on September 4th.

3. Held the 2nd Annual Beverly Hills Day of Wellness in collaboration with the Human Relations Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission.

4. Meetings covered core topics of interest such as -
- Mental health, wellness, and resiliency
- Emergency preparedness
- Optimizing health

5. Notable monthly meeting presenters
- Steven Keiles, MS, CGC, Quest Diagnostics
- Emily C. Williams, CEO, UCLA-UCSF, Aware Family Resilience Network - Dr. Stephen Meeneghan, ND, LAc
- Dr. May Kim-Tenser, Keck Hospital of USC
- Dr. Erin Cassidy-Eagle, Stanford University
- Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, FACOG
- Dr. Adrianne Youdim, MD, FACP

2. 2024 Outgoing/2025 Incoming Chair and Vice Chair
Recognition of current Chair and Vice Chair and incoming Chair and Vice Chair.

This item recognized outgoing Chair Erica Felsenthal, outgoing Vice Chair Helena Rosenthal, and incoming Chair Helena Rosenthal and incoming Vice Chair Erica Felsenthal.

3. 2025 Health and Safety Commission Meeting Dates
Provides the proposed 2025 meeting dates for the Health and Safety Commission.

The Commission reviewed the 2025 Commission meeting schedule.

Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
December 16, 2024
4 4. Honoring Outgoing Health and Safety Commissioner Cathy Baker The Commission will take a moment to honor outgoing Commissioner Cathy Baker.

The Commission honored outgoing Commissioner Baker. The Beverly Hills City Council appointed Cathy Baker to the Health and Safety Commission in 2019. She served as Vice Chair in 2020 and as Chairperson in 2021. During her Chairpersonship, ‘Areas of Interest’ were resiliency, smoking and smoking education, outreach and cessation; she introduced a monthly pro-health intermission called the Seventh Inning Stretch to focus on the need to stay active via short demonstrational videos that focused on the benefits of stretching, blood circulation, and mind rejuvenation; the Commission navigated through an unprecedented pandemic during her term.

PROJECT UPDATES
• Health and Safety Commission Emergency Water Supply Initiative - Blue Can waters are available to Beverly Hills residents and businesses at a discounted price.
- The Commission encourages the Beverly Hills community to place orders by emailing [email protected].

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Chair’s Report –
o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights – November 12, 2024 - Meeting highlights were included in the packet for Commissioners to read. • Commissioner Items –
- No items.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Director’s Report –
- Staff shared information about the City Council / Commission Standardization Ad Hoc Committee Meeting.
• Health and Safety-Related Supplemental Information:

1. Beverly Hills Police Department Metrics (October and November 2024; December 1-8
th, 2024)

2. Beverly Hills Fire Department Metrics (November 2023 – 2024)

3. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Newsletter December 2024

4. Seasonal Affective Disorder

5. Holiday Safety Social Media Toolkit

6. 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide

7. Blue Can Water - Product Information
- Health and safety-related supplemental information was included in the packet for Commissioners to read.

ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: December 16, 2024 / 5:27 p.m.

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
December 18, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Architectural Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: December 18, 2024 / 1:34 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Matson
Staff Present: Masa Alkire, Andre Sahakian, Cindy Gordon, Deborah Hong, Ally Majka, 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 Vice Chair and with the consensus of the Commission with Chair Meyer recused, the agenda was approved as amended, moving item #7, 371 North Rodeo Drive (David Yurman) to the consent calendar; by the request of Commissioner Schreiber, item #2, 236 North Rodeo Drive (Abel Richard) was removed from the Consent Calendar.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural and Design Review Commission regular meeting of November 20, 2024.

Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis December 18, 2024

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Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Devlin, SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the minutes as presented (5-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED
Taken Out of Order
Chair Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real properties less than 500 feet from the project at 401 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. 401 NORTH RODEO DRIVE
Bulgari (PL2400486)
Request for approval of an architectural review for revisions to a previously approved new three-story commercial structure, Sign Accommodation for multiple business identification signs including window signs, and a construction barricade with lifestyle graphics. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Motion: MOVED by Chair Meyer, SECONDED by Commissioner Devlin to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED

7. 371 NORTH RODEO DRIVE
David Yurman (PL2400091)
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 and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Pynoos, SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the resolution as presented (4-0-1-1).

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AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson
RECUSED: Chair Meyer

CARRIED
Return to Order
Chair Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real properties less than 500 feet from the project at 236 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.

2. 236 NORTH RODEO DRIVE
Abel Richard (PL2400485)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a minor façade modification, a business identification sign, awning signs, and a construction barricade with signage. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: Abel Richard
Project Representative: Space Architecture
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Chair Meyer, SECONDED by Commissioner Smooke to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
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CONTINUED BUSINESS
Chair Meyer advised that he has a financial interest in real property located more than 500 feet but less than 1,000 feet from the project at 509 North Rodeo Drive, 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.

4. 509 NORTH RODEO DRIVE
Single Family Residence (PL2400367)
A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City, north of Santa Monica Boulevard.

Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA. Continued from the November 20, 2024 Architectural and Design Review Commission meeting.

Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Ally Majka, Assistant Planner
Project Applicant: Arbi Karapetian, K&M Engineering and Design Corp Project Representative: Arbi Karapetian, K&M Engineering and Design Corp Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by
Commissioner Devlin to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED
The Commission took a recess at 2:33 PM
The Commission reconvened at 2:39 PM

NEW BUSINESS

5. 9876, 9900, AND 9988 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
One Beverly Hills (PL2400484)
Request for approval of an architectural review for the new construction of the One Beverly Hills mixed-use project. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis December 18, 2024

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finding the project within the scope of a previously certified Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report.

Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Andre Sahakian, AICP, Project Manager
Project Applicant: BH Luxury Residences, LLC
Project Representative: Cain Development; Larry Green, Cristina Segni, Lauren Smith, Mark Rios
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Devlin, SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the resolution as amended, with an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Vice Chair Pynoos and Commissioner Devlin serving in an advisory role on the review of additional irrigation information and a landscape maintenance plan, with final review and approval provided by the Director of Community Development; and a second Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Chair Meyer and Commissioner Smooke serving in an advisory role to the Arts and Culture Commission on the placement of art pieces proposed to fulfill the Project’s Fine Art obligation (5-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED
The Commission took a recess at 3:47 PM
The Commission reconvened at 3:52 PM

6. 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE
New Single Family Resident (PL2400453)
Request for approval of an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new twostory single-family residence located in the Central Area of the City, north of Santa Monica Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Ally Majka, Assistant Planner
Project Applicant: Groverbury, LLC
Project Representative: Robert Adler, Landry Design Group; Suzanne Shepela, Landry Design Group
Public Input: Lenore Greenberg
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Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Smooke, SECONDED by Commissioner Schreiber to adopt the resolution as amended (4-1-1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Chair Meyer NOES: Vice Chair Pynoos
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED

8. 8913 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
Dr. Jumaily (PL2400487)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a façade remodel and landscaping.

Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural and Design Review 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: 8913 Olympic, LLC
Project Representative: LA Architects
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by
Commissioner Smooke to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0- 1).

AYES: Commissioners Smooke, Devlin, Schreiber, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair Meyer
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Matson

CARRIED

STUDY SESSION
None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• The Commission thanked Commissioner Schreiber and in absentia, Commissioner Matson, for their years of service to the City. Commissioner Schreiber reflected on her six years as a Commissioner.
• Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Meeting video is available online.

Architectural and Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis December 18, 2024

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• On behalf of staff, Principal Planner Cindy Gordon thanked the Commission for their hard work this year, and for their cooperation in navigating the changes involved in combining the Architectural Commission and the Design Review Commission. She also thanked Commissioner Schreiber and in absentia, Commissioner Matson, for their service to the City, and welcomed incoming Commissioner Jeffrey Daniels, who will be joining the Commission in January 2025.

9. 2025 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed; due to a conflict with a City Council meeting, the meeting date for the month of February will be moved to Tuesday, February 18. Associated submittal deadlines will be updated accordingly and published on the City’s website. o Commissioner Smooke advised that she may not be in attendance at the January 15 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: December 18, 2024 / 5:50 PM

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting

PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

SYNOPSIS
January 14, 2025
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Planning Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: January 14, 2025 / 1:32 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross, Vice Chair Wolfe, Chair Kaplan Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Demeter
Staff Present: Masa Alkire, Cindy Gordon, Judy Gutierrez, Alexandria Smille, Patrick Achis, Karen Myron, David Snow, Josette Descalzo, Amanda Grossman

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 consensus of the Commission, the agenda was approved as amended, moving item #4, 9800 Wilshire Boulevard and 121 Spalding Drive (Spring Place) to be heard ahead of items #2 and #3.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of December 12, 2024.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Ross, SECONDED by Vice Chair Wolfe to adopt the minutes as presented (4-0-1).

Planning Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
January 14, 2025

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AYES: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross, Vice Chair Wolfe, Chair Kaplan NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Demeter

CARRIED

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
Taken Out of Order

PLANNING COMMISSION / BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS / PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS – NEW BUSINESS

4. 9800 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD and 121 SPALDING DRIVE
(Spring Place) – One Year Operational Review
An informational report on the one-year review of Spring Place operations pursuant to Condition No. 16 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2027. Spring Place is a coworking office and private membership club that operates within the offices and on the rooftop of the commercial buildings located at 9800 Wilshire Boulevard and 121 Spalding Drive.

Ex Parte Communications: Chair Kaplan disclosed speaking with Tom Levyn regarding the item’s place on the agenda, and advised she remains open-minded on the matter.

Project Planner: Judy Gutierrez, Senior Planner
Project Applicant: Spring Place
Project Representatives: Tom Levyn, Glaser Weil; David Gutstadt, Good City Studio Public Input: None
On behalf of the property owner, Tom Levyn advised that Spring Place is no longer the tenant at this location. The new tenant, Good City Studio, is anticipated to take occupancy of the space in the coming weeks. The Commission asked questions of the representatives and staff. The Commission received and filed the report, completing their action on this item.

Return to Order

CONTINUED BUSINESS

2. 1131 TOWER ROAD
Hillside R-1 Permits (PL2200400)
Request for a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the import and export of earth material to exceed 1,500 cubic yards from a site in the Hillside Area immediately adjacent to a street that is less than 24’-0” wide; a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the cut and fill of earth material to exceed the maximum landform alteration permitted for the site; a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the cumulative floor are off the existing level pad to exceed 1,000 square feet; a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow walls of no more than 6’-0” to encroach into a front yard without otherwise complying with the City’s open to view requirements; and a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow a Planning Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
January 14, 2025

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series of walls that deviate from cumulative height and landscape area requirements.

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. This item was continued from the November 14, 2024 Planning Commission regular meeting.

Ex Parte Communications: Commissioner Milkowski, Commissioner Ross, Vice Chair Wolfe, and Chair Kaplan all disclosed attending separate site visits, which were also attended by members of the applicant team and City staff. All Commissioners advised they remain openminded on the matter.

Project Planner: Alexandria Smille, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: Oren Goldman, 1131 Tower LLC
Project Representatives: Jason Somers, Crest Real Estate; Mathieu Ribart, Russ Holthouse, Karen Mitri
Public Input: Andrew Tennenbaum
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Ross, SECONDED by Vice Chair Wolfe to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Milkowski, Ross, Vice Chair Wolfe, Chair Kaplan NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Demeter

CARRIED

STUDY SESSION

3. SYNTHETIC TURF IN RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARDS
Staff requests the Planning Commission’s feedback and direction on potential changes to synthetic turf regulations for residential front yards following recent state law updates. This item was continued from the December 12, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.

Project Planner: Patrick Achis, Associate Planner
Project Applicant: City Initiated
Public Input: Jack Nourafshan, Brad Nourafshan, Sam Nourafshan The Commission received the staff report, asked questions of Public Works staff, and took public comment. Due to time constraints, the item was continued to the January 30, 2025 Planning Commission special meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Chair Kaplan advised she will not be in attendance at the January 30 meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• City Planner Updates
Planning Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
January 14, 2025

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o City Planner Masa Alkire advised the Commission of the following:
▪ Information regarding the recent wildfires is available on the home page of the City’s website. All interested individuals can sign up to receive the most up-todate emergency information by texting BEVHILLS to 888-777. ▪ The City’s Communications team is regularly posting fire-related updates on the City’s social media pages. Information on the wildfires is also available by calling the askBH team at 310-285-1000 or sending an email to [email protected].
▪ As a reminder, the next Planning Commission meeting will be held on the fifth Thursday of the month – Thursday, January 30.

5. Current Development Projects List
o Received and filed

6. 2025 Meeting Schedule
o Received and filed

ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: January 14, 2025 / 3:58 PM

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