ITEM E-1 — Beverly Hills City Council, February 11, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

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Policy OS 2.3 Urban Forest Management Plan.

Maintain and enhance the City's Urban Forest
Management Plan. (Imp. 3.8, 14.2)
Policy OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial Corridors.

Balance the desire for street trees along commercial
corridors with the need for clearance and visibility,
including selection of tree species with appropriate
canopies, or that align with the City’s visual identity. (Imp. 3.8, 14.3)
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Policy OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island Effect.

Continue to promotePromote the selection of
appropriate tree species, taking into consideration
climate resiliency and appropriate species selection
and tree placement that encourages adequate
shading of rooftops, parking facilities, streets and
other facilities to minimize heat island effects.

Continue to phase Street Tree Master Plan projects
to minimize tree canopy loss. (Imp. 2.1, 3.8, 14.4)
Climate Policy did not mention climate
considerations in tree selection
Added language to promote climate
resiliency
Policy OS 2.6 Public Education.

Promote the importance and benefits of trees and the
urban forest through awareness campaigns,
partnerships, and efforts that educate residents and
local tree and landscape professionals on the best
methods of preserving and maintaining trees and
appropriate species selection on both public and
private property. (Imp. 3.8, 8.1, 14.1)
Climate N/A N/A
Policy OS 2.7 Funding.

Provide adequate funding to manage and maintain
the City's urban forest on City properties, parks, and
greenbelts, including tree planting, trimming,
maintenance, removal, and replacement. (Imp. 4.1,

4.2, 4.3, 14.1)
Policy OS 2.8 Species Selection and
Diversification.

Assure Ensure the selection and placement of
species suitable to the environment and City’s visual
identity as appropriate. Assure proper diversification
to avoid wholesale loss of trees due to disease or
species-specific predators and to enhance species
diversity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
Goal OS 3. Street Trees.

A strong, healthy, and well-maintained inventory of
street trees to enhance the City's natural beauty and
quality of life for its residents, support climate
resiliency, and increase shade equity throughout the
City.

Climate
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Goal did not include mention of equity
considerations.

Updated goal to highlight opportunities for
street trees to support climate justice and
equity goals.

Continue with additional phases of the Street Tree
Master Plan to replace and increase the City's tree
inventory on an ongoing basis. Update the Master
Plan as necessary to include provisions such as
allowing voluntary private funding by local residents
to cover the cost of purchasing and planting street
trees consistent with the adopted plan to address
shifting environmental conditions due to climate
change. (Imp. 3.8, 23.1)
Climate Policy did not include mention of climate
resilience.

Updated policy to incorporate climate
resilience considerations.

Policy OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of Street Tree
Master Plan.

At appropriate intervals, revisit the Street Tree Master Plan and evaluate goals such as aesthetic effect, tree
health, water efficiency, fire safety, sidewalk and
underground utility impact, adaptability to future
climate conditions, historical character of
neighborhood, view impact, and heat-reduction
through promotion of shade canopy, especially in
areas that may be lacking sufficient shade canopy.
(Imp. 3.8, 23.1)
Climate Policy did not include mention of shade
equity and climate change.

Updated policy to incorporate shade
equity and climate change.

Goal OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources.

Provision Enhancement of the City’s groundwater
recharge systemof a groundwater recharge system.

Water Management Goal did not reflect City’s existing
groundwater recharge resources.

Updated goal to mention that the City has
an existing groundwater recharge system.

Policy OS 4.1 Permeable Surfaces.

Follow the City’s Low Impact Development (LID)
guidelines related to impermeable surfaces for
Develop guidelines that limit the percentage of
impermeable surface, such as asphalt, for large new
or renovated public, institutional, residential, and
commercial projects. Where Promote climateappropriate species in new landscaping and, where feasible, require the use of landscaping and
permeable surface treatments as alternatives.

Develop aesthetic and functional criteria for repaving
alleys and identify sources of materials available that meet these criteria. (Imp. 3.4)
Climate Policy did not mention consideration of
climate resiliency in landscaping and
surface treatments.

Updated policy to mention climate
resiliency considerations.

Further enhance the City's efforts to minimize
maximize the beneficial use of shallow groundwater
being discharged into the storm water system, and
encourage alternative means such as ground water
recharging when dewatering subterranean structures.
(Imp. 3.4)
Policy OS 4.3 Recycled Stormwater.

Explore Continue to support efforts to retain and use
stormwater, including bioswales, permeable soil, tree
wells, and other related efforts. methods of retaining
and using storm water that would otherwise go into
storm drains as runoff.
(Imp. 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 15.1)
Water Management Policy did not include up-to-date water management direction.

Updated policy to include updated water
management policy direction.

Policy OS 4.4 Stormwater Infiltration.

Implement stormwater capture strategies, including
low impact development (LID), green street strategies
such as bioretention, and coordinated regional
projects as outlined in the Ballona Creek Watershed
Management Group, Ballona Creek Enhanced
Watershed Management Program (EWMP), the City’s
Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance, and the
City’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Program.
(Imp. 15.1)
Water Management
Climate
Policy did not include most up-to-date
water stormwater management direction
reflecting climate resiliency goals.

Updated policy to reflect stormwater
infiltration strategies and climate
resiliency goals.

Goal OS 5 Water Quality Protection.

Protection of local watersheds and groundwater
resources
Policy OS 5.1 Stormwater Quality.

Control sources of pollutants and improve and
maintain urban runoff water quality through
stormwater protection measures consistent with the
City's Regional National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit, EWMP, and the
City’s Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance. (Imp.

2.2, 3.3, 3.4)
Water Management
Policy OS 5.2 Filter and Screens for Catch Basins.

Maintain and expand City programs requiring
Water Management
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installation of filters and screens to protect catch
basins for the city storm drain system. Maintain the
catch basin screens and trash capture units. (Imp.

3.4)
Policy OS 5.3 Beverly Hills Stormwater System
Master Plan.

Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the City's
Stormwater System Master Plan. (Imp. 3.4)
Policy OS 5.4 Removal of Debris.

Develop policies requiring the removal of debris and
contaminated residue from parking lots, streets, and
alleys. (Imp. 3.3, 3.4)
Policy OS 5.5 Stormwater Capture and Recharge.

Consider the use of city parks for stormwater capture
and recharge using grading, channeling and
subterranean and other feasible capture methods.
(Imp. 3.4)
Policy OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping.

Require extensive landscaping of open space areas
on a property to provide the maximum permeable
surface area to increase infiltration, reduce site runoff, control the overland migration of silt, and reduce the
amount of surface paving through strategies such as
landscaping, bioswales, and native planting to
support infiltration efficiency. Provide guidance to
property owners on recommended water-efficient
plant materials. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 3.6, 16.1)
Policy OS 5.7 Continue Watershed Education.

Implement watershed awareness, water quality
educational programs, and continued education in
stormwater pollution and abatement for City staff,
community groups, the public, and other appropriate
groups. (Imp. 3.6, 8.1, 16.1)
Policy OS 5.8 Construction & Post Construction
Impacts.

Continue to require new construction contractors to
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comply with the City's Stormwater and Urban Runoff
Pollution Control ordinance, which requires erosion
and sediment control, and stormwater management,
and discharge control and treatment of ordinances,
and impose requirements to control and treat post
development runoff. (Imp. 2.2, 3.4, 3.6)
Policy OS 5.9 Regional Planning.

Continue to work with local, State, and federal
agencies and private watershed organizations to
improve water quality. (Imp. 7.1, 7.2)
Goal OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation.

Maintenance and protection of significant visual
resources and aesthetics that define the City.

Policy OS 6.1 Protection of Scenic Views.

Seek to protect scenic views and vistas from public
places including City landmarks, hillside vistas, and
urban views of the City. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.2 Scenic Parkway Protection.

Seek to protect historic scenic parkways and
associated greenbelts and viewpoints, such as that
section of Santa Monica Boulevard (the old Route 66)
that is located within the City. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.3 Landscaping.

Require that new development be located and
designed to visually complement the urban setting by
providing accessible, landscaped entries, courtyards,
and plazas. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.4 Minimize Removal of Existing
Resources.

Require new commercial, office, and residential
development to minimize the removal of mature trees
and other significant visual resources present on the
site. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.8)
Policy OS 6.5 Standards for New Development.

Seek to ensure that new development does not
adversely impact the City's unique urban landscape
Open Space Network Policy did not mention open space
network and wildlife considerations.

Updated policy to reflect importance of
preservation of existing open space and
wildlife resources.

Minimize intrusive light by limited outdoor lighting that is misdirected, excessive, or unnecessary. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.7 Glare.

Require that new development avoid the creation of
incompatible glare through use of appropriate
materials and design features. (Imp 2.1)
Goal OS 7 Improved Air Quality.

Improved health and sustainability of the community
through improved regional air quality and reduced
greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate
change.

Policy OS 7.1 Transit Ridership.

Collaborate with local transit agencies to develop
programs and educate employers about employee
rideshare and transit, and promote mass transit
ridership through careful planning of routes and by
developing a local point of contact for potential ridesharers. (Imp. 3.7) Policy OS 7.2 City Fleet Vehicles.

Continue to purchase low-emission vehicles for the
City's fleet and vehicles for all City departments and
use available clean fuel sources for trucks and heavy
equipment. Update purchasing policies to consider
purchase of lower emission, electric, and alternative
fuel vehicles in the future to the extent economically
feasible. (Imp. 3.6)
Climate Policy did not mention climate
considerations for city fleet vehicles.

Updated policy to include guidance
related to climate resiliency
Policy OS 7.3 Transportation System
Management and Trip Reduction.

Encourage City employees to use means other than a
single-occupant vehicle for their daily work commute.
(Imp. 3.6)
Policy OS 7.4 Incentives for Privately Owned LowEmission Vehicles.

Coordinate with SCAQMD to ensure that projects
incorporate feasible mitigation measures if those
measures are not already provided for through project
design (Imp. 7.2)
Policy OS 7.6 Employer Education Programs.

Encourage employers to participate in South Coast
Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) public
education programs. (Imp. 7.2)
Policy OS 7.7 Maintain Standards.

Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management
Board to meet state and federal ambient air quality
standards. (Imp. 3.6, 7.2)
Policy OS 7.8 Emissions Reduction.

Require new development projects that exceed the
South Coast Air Quality Management Board’s
(SCAQMB) Reactive Organic Gases (ROG) and
Nitrogen Oxides (NOXNOx) operational thresholds to
incorporate design or operational features that reduce
emissions equal to 15- percent from the level that
would be produced by an unmitigated project. (Imp.

3.6, 7.2)
Policy OS 7.89 Greenhouse Gas Reduction.

Reduce local greenhouse gas emissions through City
actions, partnerships with other organizations,
regulations for new development, incentives, and
voluntary actions that collectively take significant
steps toward climate neutrality by 2045. Work with
Climate Policy did not include most up-to-date
policy direction.

Updated policy to align with updated City
direction.

Comply Periodically assess with pertinent State
regulations to assess citywide greenhouse gas
emissions for existing land uses and the adopted
general plan build-out and adjust local reduction
measures. (Imp. 7.2, 17.1, 23.1)
Climate Policy did not include most up-to-date
policy direction.

Updated policy to align with updated City
direction.

Policy OS 7.101 Air Quality Education.

Educate the public about air quality standards, health
effects, and efforts that residents can make to
improve air quality in the Los Angeles Basin and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Los Angeles
Basin. (Imp. 8.1)
Policy OS 7.112 New Development.

Review proposed development projects to ensure
projects incorporate feasible measures that reduce
construction and operations emissions for Reactive
Organic Gases (ROG), Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), and
Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5). (Imp. 3.6)
Policy OS 7.123 Preference for Reduced
Emissions Equipment.

Give preference to contractors using reducedemission equipment or electric vehicles for City and private construction projects as well as for City
contracts for services (e.g., garbage collection). (Imp.

2.2, 3.6 )
Goal OS 8 Park and Recreation Facilities.

Provision of adequate park and recreation facilities
that equitably meet the recreational needs of
residents of the community.

Access Goal did not specifically identify equity
considerations in provision of parks and
recreational facilities.

Updated goal to reflect the need to
equitably meet recreational needs of the
community.

Strive to meet National Recreation and Park
standards for the provision of parks space based on
the community's park needs and the number of
residents, as identified in the Los Angeles County
Parks Needs Assessment+. (Imp. 2.1, 18.1)
Access Policy did not mention community park
needs source.

Updated policy to include reference for
community park needs.

Policy OS 8.2 On-site Amenities or in Lieu Fees
for New Development.

Require Consider requiring developers of large scale
new commercial or residential projects that exceed
the base FAR through the use of development
agreements or other mechanisms to provide on-site
publicly accessible open space or recreational
amenities, open space or recreational amenities
accessible to the public, contribute in-lieu fees, or
dedicate land for the development of new recreation
facilities or enhancement of existing facilities in areas with higher park need , or a combination of both to
meet the demands generated by the development's
resident population or employment base. This
requirement would be over and above current open
space requirements and current park assessment
fees. On-site recreational amenities can consist of
public urban plazas or squares where there is the
capability for passive and active recreation and
outdoor activity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 4.1)
Policy OS 8.3 Park and Recreation Taxes.

Assessment Fees.

Seek new funding sources to acquire new park land
and open space (Imp. 4.1)
Policy OS 8.4 Parkland Acquisition Criteria.

Assess opportunities to acquire additional land at
appropriate locations for the development or
expansion of parks. Use the following criteria when
considering acquisition for parkland:
• City's identified current and projected needs for
recreation and sports facilities
Access
Open Space Network
Policy did not mention equity,
environmental justice, or tribal resource
considerations as criteria to consider
when identifying appropriate locations for
the development or expansion of parks.

Policy did not mention consideration of
wildlife and rewilding opportunities when
Updated policy to include consideration of
equitable park access, environmental
justice considerations, tribal resource
considerations, and wildlife and rewilding.

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• City's needs for recreation facilities based on
location of existing facilities
• The preservation of natural resources, and
historic and tribal resources, and cultural areas
(Imp. 24.1)
• Ease of accessibility
• Usability of proposed parklands considering
topography and other landform constraints
• Fiscal impact on the General Fund for
immediately needed refurbishments and ongoing
maintenance
• The existence of a deficiency in a particular
sector of the City (Imp. 18.1)
• Potential to improve the aesthetics along a street
or in a neighborhood, or to enhance the City's
garden quality in general. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
• Potential to improve equitable access to open
space in an area of the City that may have less
access or with environmental justice
considerations (Imp. 18.1, 23.1)
• Potential to support wildlife and rewilding
opportunities, including restoration of habitats to
create linkages for species movement
considering appropriate locations for the
development or expansion of parks.

Policy OS 8.5 Urban Parks.

Continue to Eencourage and allow opportunities for
new development to provide small plazas, pocket
parks, civic spaces, and other gathering places that
are available to the public to help meet recreational
demands. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 18.1, 18.2)
Access Policy supports community access to
more open spaces.

Policy language updated slightly to reflect
ongoing City efforts.

Policy OS 8.6 Alternative Funding Sources.

Explore alternative private funding sources to
augment public funding support for parks, open
space, and street trees, including voluntary resident
participation. (Imp. 4.3)
Policy OS 8.7 Recreational Parkland
Replacement.

Protect parkland from non-recreational uses that
result in loss of acreage used for recreational
purposes; any loss of park land shall be replaced with
acreage suitable for comparable uses so that the
Access
Open Space Network
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City's current park land acreage is not decreased.
(Imp. 1.3, 2.1)
Policy OS 8.8 Emergency Facilities.

Support the development of design standards for
Park facilities to support their usage as cooling
centers or emergency shelters during emergency
events such as extreme heat or wildfire and ensure
that vulnerable areas have adequate access to
cooling centers. (Imp. 18.3)
Access
Climate
Emergency facilities policy did not exist. Added policy outlining emergency facilities to reflect climate resiliency and
Safety Element guidance.

Policy OS 8.9 Access for Everyone.

Provide safe and comfortable access to open spaces
throughout the City for all users, including upgrades
to open spaces and associated facilities to comply
with ADA standards. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2)
Access Policy addressing open space access did
not exist.

Added policy addressing open space
access.

Policy OS 8.10 Safe Routes to Parks.

Support initiatives for the community to reach open
spaces via multiple modes of transportation including
active and public transit, including through existing
City initiatives, such as Safe Routes to Schools and
expansion of bike lanes and protected routes, as per
the Complete Streets Plan.

Access Policy addressing safe access to parks
and open space did not exist.

Added policy addressing safe access to
parks and open space.

Policy OS 8.11 Park Connections.

Promote the expansion of bike and pedestrian
connectivity and networks to support non-vehicular
access to open space and recreational facilities.

Access Policy addressing active transportation
connections to parks did not exist.

Added policy addressing park
connections.

Policy OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space.

Expand equitable access to open space and
recreational programming for everyone including
seniors, youth, and people of all abilities, and focus
new park development in areas of the City that may
have less access to open spaces. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2)
Access Policy addressing equitable open space
access and Park development in areas
that may have less access to open space
did not exist.

Added policy addressing equitable access
to open space and park development in
areas that may have less access.

Policy OS 8.13 Comfortable Design.

Incorporate comfortable facility design for all users,
promote holistic community safety in public spaces,
and serve varying community members’ needs due to
age, physical differences, and abilities.

Access Policy addressing comfortable design
promoting equitable access did not exist.

Added policy addressing comfortable park
facility design.

Added policy outlining Tribal engagement.

Goal OS 9 Park and Recreation Preservation.

The improvement, maintenance, and preservation of
existing parks and recreation facilities, and the
expansion of indoor recreational facilities, prioritizing areas with the greatest park needs.

Access Existing goal did not mention a focus on
prioritizing areas with greatest park
needs.

Updated goal to include direction for
prioritization of park needs.

Policy OS 9.1 Facility Needs and Improvements.

Complete a citywide facility needs assessment that
includes a list of facilities and improvements needed
for each city park, Roxbury, La Cienega and
Greystone Parks in particular, including a funding
program and construction phasing plan. (Imp. 1.3,

6.1)
Moved to programs
Policy OS 9.12 Adequate ParkingMultimodal
Access.

Minimize the on-street parking impact of park and
recreation activities on surrounding neighborhoods by
improving transit and/or bicycle and pedestrian
access and by expanding the parking supply of
parking serving Roxbury and La Cienega parks. and
focusing on transit and better bicycle and pedestrian
access.(Imp. 6.1)
Access Policy did not address climate resiliency
or access related to vehicle travel and
active transportation.

Updated policy to reflect a focus on
improving transit and active transportation
access.

Policy OS 9.23 Review and Update of Facility
Needs Assessment.

Once a needs assessment has been completed, the
list of new facilities and improvements should be
reviewed and updated once every five years to reflect
changing needs or priorities. (Imp. 1.3, 19.1, 19.2,

19.3)
Policy OS 9.34 Sustainable Practices.

Utilize environmentally sustainable practices in the
maintenance and development of park facilities to
preserve and maintain limited open space resources
Climate Policy did not specifically include climate
resiliency direction.

Updated policy to reflect climate resiliency
and sustainability.

Such practices may include selecting climateappropriate plant materials, building expansion or redesign for energy efficiency,, solar heating, cool
pavement, sourcing green energy through existing
agreements, and exploring opportunities for other
energy sources such as geothermal energy, etc.
(Imp. 3.6, 17.2, 19.2, 23.1)
Policy OS 9.45 Sustainable Design and
Operational Practices.

Use sustainable concepts and practices in the design,
materials, and operation of parks in the City, and
require such sustainable practices to be implemented
concepts with respect to in open space required in
new developments in the City. Such practices may
include, but are not limited to, use of drought tolerant plant palettes in landscaping and strategic use of
plants for fire protection near areas of wildland fire
hazard, external shading of building and parking lots,
and landscape design that allows irrigation and
stormwater to recharge groundwater systems and
filter out pollutants. (Imp. 3.6, 19.1)
Policy OS 9.56 Practices tThat Promote
Sustainability in Use and Programming.

Use environmentally sustainable practices in
programming at city parks and recreational facilities,
including regrowth of turf rather than replanting, and
the use of playfields at Beverly Hills schools when
possible as substitutes for municipal playfields that
are re- growing turf. Offer classes that teach residents sustainable concepts they may use at home. (Imp.

3.6, 6.1, 8.1)
Policy OS 9.67 Design Parks and Buildings to
Maximize Views of the Open Space and Minimize
Impacts to Residential Use.

Require public buildings that include open space and
recreational components to be designed to minimize
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space areas from the public right of way as much as
practical, and to include noise and impact mitigation
measures in its design to minimize impacts to
adjacent residential uses. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 2.4)
Policy OS 9.7 Specialized Facilities.

Support the development of new, or improvement to
existing, recreational facilities to meet the
community’s needs and desires as identified via
public outreach, including the Park Needs
Assessment process.

Access Policy addressing development of
specialized facilities did not exist.

Added policy outlining specialized
facilities to meet community needs.

Policy OS 9.8 Wildfire.

Continue wildfire mitigation strategies including brush clearance, implementing Building Code safety
standards and requirements to enhance wildfire
resistance of structures, locating public facilities
outside of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
(VHFHSZ) whenever possible, removing City-owned
trees within the VHFHSZ deemed hazardous to fire
spread, and selection of appropriate tree and
landscaping species for open space and park
landscaping to mitigate wildfire risk.

Climate Policy addressing wildfire mitigation
strategies related to the Safety Element
did not exist.

Added policy outlining wildfire mitigation
guidance.

Policy OS 9.9 Inundation Resilience.

Support open space and public facilities design to
mitigate inundation hazards such as permeable
surfaces.

Climate Policy addressing inundation resilience as
per the Safety Element did not exist.

Added policy outlining inundation
resilience guidance.

Policy OS 9.10 Earthquake Preparedness.

Continue to support open space and recreation areas
as critical evacuation areas for earthquakes.

Goal OS 10 Disabled Access.

Parks and recreation facilities that are accessible to
persons with disabilities.

Policy OS 10.1 Park Accessibility to Persons with
Disabilities.

Ensure that parks and recreation facilities include
provisions for adequate access for persons with
disabilities, and that existing facilities are
appropriately retrofitted to include such access as
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required by the American with Disabilities Act as well
as appropriate “universal design” concepts. (Imp. 1.3,

6.1, 20.1)
Policy OS 11 Recreational Programs.

Provision of a variety of seasonal and year-round
recreational programs designed to meet the needs of
all residents, including children, seniors, and persons with special needs.

Policy OS 11.1 Provide High Quality Recreational
Services.

Provide high-quality recreational services to program
participants through professionally trained
recreational personnel in all city parks and facilities. (Imp. 6.1)
Policy OS 11.2 Comprehensive Program Services.

Provide a variety of compatible recreational activities at each park based upon a comprehensive citywide
program that assures a wide range of services
appropriate to the facilities available at each park,
including at La Cienega Park and Roxbury Park.
(Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
Policy OS 11.3 Youth Oriented Recreation
Activities.

Continue to provide a variety of quality programs in
safe and secure environments for the City's' youth
that enhance and extend the learning day, promote
health and wellness, encourage expansion of skills,
and provide positive diversion efforts. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1) Policy OS 11.4 Public/Private Partnership.

Form partnerships with other public and private
organizations to optimize the services and programs
available to youth in the City. (Imp. 7.3)
Policy OS 11.5 Adult Recreation Programs.

Continue to provide a variety of quality enrichment
and recreational programs for the adult population
that promote health and wellness, development
and/or enhancement of skills and talents, extend
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learning opportunities, promote sportsmanship, and
provide unique opportunities to engage in new
activities. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1)
Policy OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of Quality
Programs for Seniors.

Continue to provide a variety of quality services and
programs that meet social, recreational and health
needs of the senior population. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1, 21.2)
Policy OS 11.7 Promote Programs that are
Financially Self-Sustaining.

Design programs to be financially self-sustaining so
that cost is not a limiting factor in participation,
covering all direct expenses and administrative
overhead costs to the extent feasible. (Imp. 6.1)
Goal OS 12. Use of Recreational Resources.

Maximizing use of the community's recreational
resources.

Policy OS 12.1 Joint-Use Recreational Programs.

Promote the use of non-City recreational facilities and open space (i.e., Beverly Hills Unified School District, private or nonprofit agencies, county and state
facilities) to satisfy park and recreational needs of the community. Continue existing joint use of facilities for City-operated, private, and community-led
recreational programs on City-owned properties.
(Imp. 7.3, 22.1)
Policy OS 12.2 Additional Joint-Use Agreements.

Develop additional long-term, joint-use agreements
with other local and state public and private agencies
such as the Santa Monica Mountains National
Recreation Area, and with private recreation
providers such as local golf courses and tennis clubs,
to assure recreational facilities for future generations. (Imp. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 22.1)
Policy OS 12.3 Incorporate Recreational
Components in Public Facilities.

Where appropriate, design public facilities to
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incorporate recreational components such as
children's play areas, rooftop courts, pocket parks,
and usable public plazas. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
Policy OS 12.4 Development of a Pedestrian
Jogging Trail/Route System.

Support the development of a system of accessible
trails for pedestrian activity within open spaces and
connections between open spaces and connections
between open and recreational spaces.

A system of jogging trails (exclusive rights-of-way) or routes (shared facilities, such as a portion of the
sidewalk) would be utilized in Beverly Hills. About 150 joggers now use the school yards and jogging routes
in Beverly Gardens each day. Experience in other
cities indicates that usage increases when new or
more accessible routes are developed. Given the
moderate climate of Southern California and existing
use of pathways and tracks by joggers, the proposed
facilities would be well used throughout the year. (OS

4.1.4, pg OS-24)
While jogging rails would formalize an existing
demand, there are many facilities which are now used
by joggers. While not ideal in terms of hours of
available time per day, the High School track may be
used; the parks have pathways, and, of course, most
joggers tend to use the sidewalks and streets near
their houses. Therefore, while a formal jogging
system would enhance the activity, it is a low priority item. (OS 4.1.4.1, pg OS- 24)
An important consideration in a formal jogging system
is the need to remark or redesign certain intersections in order to increase levels of safety in the system and to encourage additional use. (OS 4.1.4.2, pg OS-24)
Policy OS 12.5 Development of a Bikeway/Route
System.

Support the City’s bikeway and route system through
the maintenance of existing bike lanes and creation of
new bike lanes or bike routes connecting to open
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space facilities both within the City and to recreational spaces in nearby communities. (Imp. 22.2)
As a relatively compact Community with a broad
range of community facilities and services in relatively close proximity to a large proportion of the residents, Beverly Hills offers a unique opportunity to develop a
bikeway system which can serve both transportation
and recreation needs. (OS 4.1.5, pg OS-26) In order
to develop a system which is compatible with the
heavy automobile use of major streets, a bikeway
route system should be developed to encourage
bicycling on less- travelled streets and thereby
separate transportation modes and lower the
probability of accidents. The bike lanes (exclusive
routes) or bike routes (portion of street or sidewalk
labeled for bicycle use) should connect facilities such as schools and parks – places between which
children may want to ride bicycles. They should offer
a safe pathway to and from the Business Triangle
and other commercial or employment areas for
adults. And they ought to connect into the systems
proposed for the city and county of Los Angeles in
order to allow Beverly Hills residents to ride safely
into West Hollywood or Westwood, etc. Hence, the
system would be capable of serving both
recreation and transportation needs. Some
intersections might have to be signed or signaled for
increased safety. (OS 4.1.5.1, pg OS-26)
Program 13.1 Open Space Education.

Create an annual calendar of City events that
provides opportunities for education and engagement
around open space and sustainability to align with
existing programming such as Earth Day, Arbor Day,
and community services events, and develop metrics
to track public participation.

Access
Climate
Rewilding
The Open Space Element did not include
any specific programs, only referenced
out to Chapter 12 of the General Plan.

Programs were added to support overall
OSE policies, especially those updated or
added to meet SB 1425 requirements.

These programs can support the
implementation of policies and SB 1425
compliance.

Program supports accessible open space
education supporting climate and
rewilding goals
OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open Space
Program 13.2 Rewilding Pilot.

Study urban rewilding programs and explore new
ways to support, incentivize, and potentially fund
Rewilding Program support rewilding policies
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator Protection
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these efforts, including pilot programs such as the
Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot, particularly on City-owned
land.

Program 13.3 Pollinator Guidelines.

Develop and implement guidelines for planting
pollinator-friendly and biodiverse species in Cityowned open spaces and recreational areas.

Rewilding Programs supports pollinator and
rewilding policies
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator Protection
Program 13.4 Natural Communities Conservation
Plan.

Explore the development of a natural community
conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

Rewilding Program supports next steps to consider
a natural communities conservation plan
OS 1.4 Conservation Planning
Program 13.5 Regional Sustainability.

Participate in regional sustainability efforts such as
the LA County “OurCounty” Plan for Regional
Sustainability and collaborate with agencies across
jurisdictions, such as the Los Angeles Regional
Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability
and the Green Cities CA network, to support aligned
open space initiatives.

Climate Program supports climate-focused
regional efforts
OS 1.4 Conservation Planning
OS 1.5 Coordinated Conservation of
Open Space
Program 14.1 Tree City Accreditation.

Pursue yearly Tree City USA accreditation.

N/A Program supports:

OS 2.2 Manage and Enhance
OS 2.6 Public Education
OS 2.7 Funding
Program 14.2 UFMP Updates.

Develop a schedule and methodology for periodic
updates to the UFMP and establish implementation
metrics to be identified in the plan and used for
reporting.

Climate Program supports continued integration of
climate goals into UFMP
OS 2.3 Urban Forest Management Plan
Program 14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy
Standards.

Work with Department of Public Works staff to
advance the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for
commercial corridors that may lack shade coverage.

Climate Program supports tree canopy goals
OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial Corridors
Program 14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Access
Climate
Program supports climate goals and
policies
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Research additional heat reduction strategies, such
as cool pavement, to accompany tree selection. OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island Effect Program 15.1 Stormwater Capture.

Develop guidelines for implementing stormwater
capture strategies in new development.

Water Management Program supports water management
policies
OS 4.3 Recycled Stormwater
OS 4.4 Stormwater Infiltration
Program 16.1 Garden Handbook.

Develop a schedule and methodology for periodic
updates to the Beverly Hills Garden Handbook to
provide the most up-to-date landscaping guidance to
residents and property owners.

Rewilding Program supports water management
policies
OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping
OS 5.7 Continue Watershed Education
Program 17.1 GHG Reduction.

Comprehensively review the City’s Climate Action &
Adaptation Plan GHG emissions implementation
actions to inform reduction strategies.

Climate Program supports climate change policies
OS 7.8 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Program 17.2 Carbon Neutrality Partnerships.

Maintain partnerships with organizations such as the
Clean Power Alliance to support clean power and
carbon neutrality goals and provide renewable energy
options to residents and businesses.

Climate Program support climate change policies
OS 7.8 Greenhouse Gas Reduction
OS 7.9 Citywide Greenhouse Gas
Assessment
Program 18.1 Open Space Access.

Develop metrics to assess increased access to open
space for historically underrepresented communities
within the City, such as increasing the share of
residents living within ½ mile of an open space
resource.

Access Program supports environmental justice
and open space access policies
OS 8.1 Park and Open Space Standards
OS 8.4g + i Parkland Acquisition Criteria
OS 8.5 Urban Parks
OS 8.9 Access for Everyone
OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space
Program 18.2 Creative Open Space Strategies.

Continue existing programs and establish new
creative open space strategies and programs
including temporary open streets events, especially in
areas of the City with less access to green space and
parks.

Access Program supports environmental justice
and open space access policies
OS 8.5 Urban Parks
OS 8.9 Access for Everyone
OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space
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Program 18.3 Cooling Centers.

Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers
during extreme heat events, and explore expanding
to more facilities, if needed.

Access
Climate
Program supports climate resiliency
policies
OS 8.8 Emergency Facilities
Program 19.1 Facility Needs and Improvements.

Complete a citywide facility needs assessment that
includes a list of the facilities and improvements
needed for each City park – Roxbury, La Cienega
and Greystone Parks in particular – including a
funding program and construction phasing plan.

Access Program supports open space access
policies
OS 9.2 Review and Update of Facility
Needs Assessment
OS 9.4 Sustainable Design and
Operational Concepts
Program 19.2 Park Maintenance.

Develop formal Park maintenance standards,
including metrics for periodic park and open space
evaluation.

Access Program supports open space access
policies
OS 9.2 Review and Update of Facility
Needs Assessment
OS 9.3 Sustainable Practices
Program 19.3 Facility Review.

Develop and complete a City-wide review of facility
needs every five years.

Access Program supports open space access
policies
OS 9.2 Review and Update Facility Needs
Assessment
Program 20.1 ADA Compliance.

Update the City’s ADA Improvement Plan and
continue to bring recreational facilities up to ADA
compliance during capital improvement programs.

Access Program supports open space access
policies
OS 19.1 Park Accessibility to Persons
with Disabilities
Program 21.1 Community Engagement.

Establish metrics for measuring community
engagement in recreational programs, especially for
historically underserved communities.

Access Program supports environmental justice
and access policies
OS 11.3 Youth-Oriented Recreation
Activities
OS 11.5 Adult Recreational Programs
OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of Quality
Programs for Seniors
Program 21.2 Senior Programming
Continue to support programming efforts focused on
Access Program supports access policies
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equitable access for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club.

OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of Quality
Programs for Seniors
Program 22.1 Joint-Use Relationships.

Develop and sustain relationships for joint-use of City parks and facilities for recreational programs with
BHUSD, and private and non-profit partners such as,
youth sports leagues.

Access Program supports access policies
OS 12.1 Joint-Use Recreational Programs
OS 12.2 Additional Joint-Use Agreements
Program 22.2 Expand Bikeways.

Support existing efforts to expand bikeways as
outlined in the City’s Complete Streets Plan.

Access Program supports access policies
OS 12.5 Development of a
Bikeway/Route System
Program 23.1 Climate Change Assessment.

Develop a schedule and methodology for initiating a
City Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to
support future climate strategies and actions.

Climate Program supports climate change policies
OS 3.1 Street Tree Master Plan
OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of the Street
Tree Master Plan
OS 7.9 Citywide Greenhouse Gas
Assessment
OS 8.4i Parkland Acquisition Criteria
OS 9.3 Sustainable Practices
Program 24.1 Co-Management.

Explore co-management opportunities with Tribal
communities for land stewardship, community
engagement, rewilding, and other open space and
recreational efforts.

Access
Rewilding
Program supports Tribal engagement and
rewilding efforts
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator Protections
OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open Space
OS 1.4 Conservation Planning
OS 1.5 Coordinated Conservation of
Open Space
OS 8.4c Parland Acquisition Criteria
OS 8.14 Tribal Engagement
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We have spoken with American Ramp Company, which has built all of the tracks listed here. Very preliminarily, a project including a skills loop, beginner track, and advanced track could be completed for approximately $1-1.2 million, depending on design and site selection. The links above connect to pictures of the various pump tracks. For ease, I have also included a mock up pump track designed with Frank Fenton Field in mind, though we would welcome its installation wherever the City sees fit (also, we'd never suggest cutting down the trees at Frank Fenton - they were only removed for simplification of the mock up).

Our group has begun gathering signatures from Beverly Hills residents who support prioritizing a pump track. In just about one month (including the holiday period), we have already collected over 160 signatures, and we would be happy to share them should they be helpful.

Thank you for inviting public comment and for all you do. We are so grateful and hope to work in partnership with the City to make this dream a reality.

Best Regards,
Dorsa Karric, Esq.

Founding Member of P.A.U.S.E.

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