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G— 1 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 FINE ART COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS Thursday, March 21, 2019 4:00pm OPEN MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CIVILITY STATEMENT ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: 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. Resident David Gingold expressed that the inauguration of the Mayor was a great success with the exception of screaming from the public. Some people thought that it was a terrorist and this was improper. Mr. Gingold also expressed that Mayor Mirisch mentioned his interest in having a City owned art museum. Mr. Gingold disagrees with this initiative since Beverly Hills already has several art galleries and Los Angeles offers many art museums and art galleries for easy and local access. He does not think that Beverly Hills City funding should be directed towards an art museum. Mr. Gingold inquired about getting an update on the proposed Mexican Art exhibit to be held in the Municipal Gallery. APPROVAL OF AGENDA With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 21, 2019. The Chair asked for all in favor to approve the minutes. (5/0) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Recordings of the Fine Art Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vice Chair Vahn, Chair Rubins None Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Pam Shinault, Patty Acuna, Kristin Buhagiar, Aida Thau Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vahn, Rubins None None

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

FINE ART COMMISSIONREGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS

Thursday, March 21, 20194:00pm

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CIVILITY STATEMENT

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that arewithin the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discussor vote on items not on the Agenda.

Resident David Gingold expressed that the inauguration of the Mayor was a great success with theexception of screaming from the public. Some people thought that it was a terrorist and this wasimproper. Mr. Gingold also expressed that Mayor Mirisch mentioned his interest in having a City ownedart museum. Mr. Gingold disagrees with this initiative since Beverly Hills already has several artgalleries and Los Angeles offers many art museums and art galleries for easy and local access. Hedoes not think that Beverly Hills City funding should be directed towards an art museum. Mr. Gingoldinquired about getting an update on the proposed Mexican Art exhibit to be held in the MunicipalGallery.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the itemson the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration of Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 21, 2019.The Chair asked for all in favor to approve the minutes. (5/0)

AYES:NOES:ABSENT:

Recordings of the Fine Art Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vice Chair Vahn, Chair RubinsNoneNancy Hunt-Coffey, Pam Shinault, Patty Acuna, Kristin Buhagiar,Aida Thau

Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vahn, RubinsNoneNone

Fine Art Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisMarch 21, 2019

ABSTAIN: NoneCARRIED:

2. Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21 2019.The Chair asked for all in favor to approve the minutes. (5/0)

AYES: Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vahn, RubinsNOES: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneCARRIED:

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIESNone

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. Fine Art Commission - Cultural Arts ExpansionThe Commission reviewed the revised Fine Art Ordinance draft. The arts and cultureconsultant, Karen Constine, and staff answered questions in regards to the proposedlanguage and ordinance definitions. The commission requested an additional change onthe language of the ordinance to be included before final approval.

There was a communication from the audience in regards to this item.Mr. Gingold expressed that he doesn’t feel that Beverly Hills should be a cultural and artscenter with all the existing museums that are already existing in Los Angeles.

MOTION by Hiller, SECONDED by Frank to amend item D on the proposed ordinance tochange to fine art rather than public art in the first phrase. (510)

AYES: Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vahn, RubinsNOES: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneCARRIED:

MOTION by Hiller, SECONDED by Frank to approve the arts and culture commissionordinance as amended. (5/0)

AYES: Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vahn, RubinsNOES: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneCARRIED:

4. Commission Priorities for FY 19/20Staff presented to the Council Liaison the FY 19/20 commission priority list that had beenreviewed by this commission during the February 2019 meeting. The liaisons felt that thepriorities were too specific and that some of the presented priorities were part of this

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Fine Art Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisMarch 21, 2019

commission’s charge. The Commission reviewed and approved the modified priority listforFY 19/20.

MOTION by Vahn, SECONDED by Hiller to accept the priorities recommended forFYi 9/20. (5/0)

AYES: Frank, Smooke, Hiller, Vahn, RubinsNOES: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneCARRIED:

5. Chair/Vice Chair TrainingThe Commission reviewed the training that City Attorney’s office had conducted onJanuary 2019 for all Chairs and Vice Chairs of the City. Staff reviewed the content of thistraining that covered the role of the Commission, the role of the Chair and Vice Chair,legal issues and commission procedures.

There was a communication from the audience in regards to this item.Mr. Gingold claimed that the City Attorney had given illegal advice to the Traffic andParking Commission in violation on what was presented on this training. Mr. Gingoldproceeded to read the content of some of the Chair/Vice Chair slides presented at theJanuary training.

6. Weisman Foundation PresentationThe presenter was not able to attend as planned. This item was tabled for a futuremeeting.

NEW BUSINESS

None

PROJECT UPDATES, STATUS REPORTS, STAFF REPORTS

7. Director’s Report- First phase of site improvements for raising the Bove has been completed. The

sculpture is currently at the fabricator’s studio being restored. The second phasewill include landscaping and target date for completion of this project is May 10th

before the Art Show.- Tom Friedman’s lighting recommendation by selected vendors are being reviewed.

Staff will bring cost estimates to the Commission soon.- The Ai Weiwei proposed acquisition will be presented on April 16th Study Session

to City Council. Staff is keeping updated the UTA gallery and Gagosian gallery andhas extended invitation to the Commission and art gallery to attend the City Councilstudy session.

- The Kusama item will be presented to City Council at this April 16th study sessionrequesting direction to either invoke the warranty in fiber glass or to refabricate inmetal.

- The annual mailing for the developers to ensure they file covenants and certificatesof insurance for the art pieces installed complying with the Fine Art Obligation wascompleted.

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Fine Art Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisMarch 21, 2019

- The Beverly Hills School District is going to have an art exhibit at the MunicipalGallery with an open reception on April 15th 4pm - 5:30pm. All Commissioners areinvited. The exhibit will be open to the public for 2 weeks Monday-Friday lOam-5pm.

- The Canon temporary art wall was presented to the Liaisons on March 12th andsupport was provided to move forward with the recommended artist, TomokazuMatsuyama. This item will be presented at the City Council session of April 2The Commission was invited to attend this meeting and for the Ad Hoc assigned tothis item to attend the future stakeholder meetings to review concept designs.

- Staff confirmed that Carl Milles Foundation representatives will present to theCommission on the Special Meeting of April 2, 2019.

There was a communication from the audience in regards to this item.Resident Pen-Ellen Burns inquired about the possibility to have a piece of the CarlMilles Foundation on loan instead of acquiring a piece permanently, since thecommission is currently pursuing the Ai Weiwei acquisition.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

8. Chair’s Report

A. Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

B. Ad Hoc Committees- Education Liaison (Rubins, Frank)

Chair Rubins informed that he talked with the CVB and they would be glad tosponsor a promotional brochure for the City Fine Art Collection at no cost tothe City. The Commissioners will work on putting together a draft/model ofthe proposed brochure.Commissioner Hiller shared that she got a recommendation for a localorganization called Cartifact that produces custom maps and graphics as apossible vendor for this promotional brochure.

- Recreation and Parks Commission Liaisons (Vahn, Rubins)- Fine Art Program Development (Hiller, Smooke)- Donations and Loaned Art (Hiller, Vahn)- Web Submission for Priority Exercise (Hiller, Frank)- Cultural Arts Planning (Frank, Vahn)

C. Other items brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports onactivities.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

9. Commission Priority ListThe Commission reviewed the list of Fine Art Commission priorities.

10. FAC Upcoming MeetingsCommission dates available in the packet and on the City website.

ADJOURNMENTDate! Time: March 21, 2019/ 5:19pm

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

FINE ART COMMISSIONSPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS

Thursday, April 2, 201910:00am

Frank, Vice Chair Vahn, Chair RubinsSmooke, Hiller,Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Pam Shinault, Patty Acuna, Kristin Buhagiar,Aida Thau

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CIVILITY STATEMENT

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that arewithin the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discussor vote on items not on the Agenda.

None

NEW BUSINESS

1. Director of Millesgàrden Museum in Sweden, will give an overview of the Sculpture Gardenand home of the artist Carl Milles (1875-1955) and a selection of his sculptures.Guest visitor, Mayor Mirisch, made a brief introduction of artist Carl Milles and he alsointroduced Ms. Onita Wass, Director of Milles Foundation and Ms. Randy Jamtlid. Ms. Wassgave an overview of Carl Mules life work. Ms. Wass presented a few possible sculptures andfountains that are currently available for acquisition from this artist’s collection.

Mayor Mirisch expressed that he would like for the City to acquire a piece of Carl Millescollection that could be made especially for the City, not a piece that belongs to a series, toensure that it is unique artwork to Beverly Hills. Mayor Mirisch also expressed particularinterest in the sculpture titled Creativity that could be fabricated as a fountain. Mayor Mirischsuggested as the proposed location for installation of this fountain to be the art museum thatthe City is contemplating for the former Virgin Records building site on Foothill Drive.

Chair Rubins shared with the Commission a model of the brochure that he had designed forthe Art Walks featuring the City’s art collection. He also shared that the Beverly HillsConference & Visitors Bureau have confirmed that they will gladly promote the Art Walksbrochure.

Recordings of the Fine Art Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

Fine Art Commission Special Meeting SynopsisApril 2, 2019

ADJOURNMENT

Date / Time: April 2, 2019 /10:58am

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BEVERLYCITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

Room 280A455 North Rexfotd DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

SYNOPSIS

April 4, 2019 I 9:00 AM

Commissioners Levine, Meshkaty, Vice Chair Manaster, ChairSd nitCommissioner SeidelAaron Kunz, Jessie Holzer, Christian Vasquez, Alison Wehrle

David Gingold

April 4, 20199:00AM

MEETING CALLED TO ORDERDate/Time:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:

Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCEMembers of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda thatare within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission maynot discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

Speakers:

APPROVAL OF AGENDABy Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration of MinutesConsideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission regular meeting of Match 7,2019.

Motion:

AYES:NOES:

CARRIED

Recordings of the Traffic and Parking Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

MOVED by Vice Chair Manaster, SECONDED byCommissioner Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for the regularmeeting minutes of March 7, 2019 as presented (4-0)

Commissioners Levine, Meshkaty, Vice Chair Manaster, Chair SolnitNone

Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 4, 2019

2. Consideration of MinutesConsideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission special meeting of March 26,2019.

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Manaster, SECONDED byCommissioner Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for the specialmeeting minutes of March 26, 2019 as presented (3-0-1)

AYES: Commissioner Levine, Vice Chair Manaster, Chair SolnitNOES: NoneABSTAIN: Commissioner Meshkaty

CARRI ED

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

3. Police Department ReportLieutenant Moreno and Sergeant Chase provided the Police Department report.

CONTINUED BUSINESS

4. Preferential Parking Permit DistrictsInitiate second review of a consolidated permit parking district on the 100 blocks of SouthLinden, Roxbury, Bedford, Peck, and Camden Drives, including the north side of CharlevilleBoulevard with the existing 2-hour parking regulation.

Transportation Planning Analyst Christian Vasquez presented a report.

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Manaster, SECONDED byCommissioner Meshkaty to approve the initiation of a City modificationof the 100 blocks of South Linden, Roxbury, Bedford, Peck, andCamden Drives with a regulation of “No Parking Anytime, Permit ‘AD’Exempt”, and the north side of Charleville Boulevard with a regulationof “2-Hour Parking 8 am. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, Permit‘AD’ Exempt” as a pilot study for redistricting efforts (4-0)

AYES: Commissioners Levine, Meshkaty, Vice Chair Manaster, Chair SolnitNOES: None

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESSNo items

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Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 4,2019

PROJECT UPDATES

5. Complete Streets PlanProject update including budget for initial implementation items.

Speakers: Kory KIem, David Gingold

Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer provided a brief update and next steps for the draft planrelease,

6. Purple Line ExtensionProject update.

Speakers: Kory KIem

Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer provided a brief update.

7. School Year 2019-20 Traffic StudyProject update.

Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz provided a brief status update

QUARTERLY REPORTS

8. Planning Division Quarterly Report

Principal Planner Masa Alkire presented the Planning Division Quarterly Report.

STATUS REPORTSNo items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

• Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

Commissioner Levine shared an article from Los Angeles Magazine about the state DMV processfor approval and denial of vanity license plates.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFFNone

ADJOURNMENTDate/Time: April 4, 2019/ 11:14AM

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BEVERLYHILLS

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS455 N. Rexford Drive

Beverly Hills, CA 90210Room 280A

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONREGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS

April 11,20198:00 AM

MEETING CALLED TO ORDERDate/Time: April 11,2019/8:02 AM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CIVILITY STATEMENT

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:

Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCEMembers of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agendathat are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commissionmay not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda

Speakers:

APPROVAL OF AGENDABy Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as with some changes in the TAB order to beannounced.

CONSENT CALENDAR1. Consideration of March 14, 2019, Public Works Commission special meeting minutes.

Motion:

AYES:

NOES:

CARRIED

Recordings of the Public Works Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

Commissioners Alpert, Felsenthal, Wolfe, Vice Chair Greer, ChairAronbergNoneGil Borboa, Mark Brower, Vince Damasse, Josette Descalzo,Samer Elayyan, Shana Epstein, Debby Figoni, Daren Grilley,William Hamilton, Michael Hensley, Ilene Knebel, Chad Lynn,Pamela Mottice-Muller, Tristan Malabanan, Joseph Matsch,David Perusse, Robert Welch

David Gingold

MOVED by Commissioner Alpert, SECONDED by CommissionerFelsenthal to adopt the minutes as amended (5-0).

Commissioners Alpert, Felsenthal, Wolfe, Vice Chair Greer, ChairAronberg

None

Public Works Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril11, 2019

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIESDr. Pressman updated the Commission on the effects that the recent rain has had on theMetropolitan Water District including the increase in allocations, variable revenue and otherprojects in progress.

2. Capital Projects Update (Taken out of order)Project Manager Robert Welch updated the Commission on the Capital Improvement & MajorProject items. Specifically updated were the Oil Well Plugging Project and the Civic CenterDrive Reforestation Project.

3. Stormwater Projects Update — Burton Way and La Cienega Park/Frank Fenton FieldProject Manager Robert Welch reported on the current stormwater projects in progress to meetthe MS4 requirements. There projects include the Burton Way Median and La CienegaPark/Frank Fenton Field, Director Epstein made additional comments.

Commissioner Wolfe left the meeting at 11:40 AM.

4. Foothill Water Treatment Plant Update/La Brea Subarea UpdateProject Manager Samer Elayyan and NV5 Consultant Charlie McKinley gave an updateregarding the Water Treatment Plant and new information since the March Public WorksCommission Meeting.

Project Manager Tristan Malabanan and Water Resources Manager Vince Damasse reportedon the La Brea Subarea Project.

5. Turf Replacement Rebate Program and Residential Landscape Irrigation System (Taken outof order)Water Conservation Administrator Debby Figoni presented information on new programs and anupdate on water conservation.

6. Emergency Storage (Taken out of order)Assistant Director of Public Works/Utilities Gil Borboa presented a brief engineering report onthe availability of the funds/budget for the Cabrillo Project. Also reviewed were current waterstorage sites, and future recommendations for emergency water storage sites.

Commenting on water usage and fire concerns were Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Matsch andBattalion Fire Chief David Perusse. Director of Emergency Management Pamela Mottice-Mullerspoke about disaster preparedness.

The Commission took a break at 10:07 AMThe Commission returned at 10:17 AM

Director Epstein updated the Commission about the recent City Council priority session and theCommission’s desire to advance the discussion about Cabrillo in the Integrated WaterResources Master Plan.

There was further discussion about the Cabrillo Reservoir.

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Public Works Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 11,2019

NEW BUSINESS7. State Bill 998: Residential Water Service DisconnectionsThis item was tabled until the next Commission Meeting.

8. Water Conservation Standards in City of West Hollywood (Taken out of order)City Attorney Nicholas Ghirelli discussed the memorandum contained in the Commission packetin reference to will serve letters.

PROJECT UPDATES & STATUS REPORTS9. Water Efficiency UpdateWater Conservation Administrator Debby Figoni reported on the water use during the December2018 MWD pipe leak as well as a drought update and the March statistics.

10. Specific Information and Department UpdatesNo discussion.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION11. Chairs Report

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF12. Director’s report

ADJOURNMENTDate / Time: April 11 2019 /12:00 PM

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BEVERLYILLs

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

MEETING CALLED TO ORDERDate/Time:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:

Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCEMembers of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda thatare within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission maynot discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

Speakers:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTESConsideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of March 28, 2019.

Motion:

AYES:

NOES:

CARRI ED

Recordings of the Planning commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.om

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

SYNOPSIS

April 11,20191:30 PM

April 11, 2019 / 1:30 PM

Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block,Chair LichtNoneRyan Gohlich, Masa Alkire, Cindy Gordon, Juan Arauz, ChloeChen, Karen Myron, Lolly Enriquez

None

MOVED by Commissioner Gordon, SECONDED by CommissionerShooshani to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0).

Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block,Chair LichtNone

Planning Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 11,2019

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

• UPDATE ON CURRENT STATUS OF THE LA CIENEGA PARK AND RECREATIONCOMPLEX MASTER PLAN PROJECT

Director of Community Services Nancy Hunt-Coffey provided an update on the La CienegaPark Master Plan project, and answered questions from the Commission.

CONTINUED BUSINESSNo items

PLANNING COMMISSION I BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS I PLANNING AGENCYPUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW BUSINESS

Citing the ownership of an adjacent property by a family member, Commissioner Shooshanirecused from item #2 and left the room at 2:05 PM.

2. APNs 4391 -028-008, -012, -020 (City of Beverly Hills)9304 WARBLER WAY (City of Los Angeles)Accessory Dwelling Unit Use Permit, Trousdale R-1 Permit, Variances, and Lot LineAdjustment (PLI 805670)Request to continue the public hearing for an Accessory Dwelling Unit Use Permit to constructan accessory dwelling unit; a Trousdale R-1 Permit to allow an accessory structure to belocated on any part of the site; Variances to deviate from Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC)§1 0-3-409.B.1, BHMC §10-3-2604, BHMC §10-3-2605, BHMC §10-3-261 6.C, BHMC § 10-3-2618.A, and BHMC §10-2-303.D; and a Lot Line Adjustment to allow for the adjustmentbetween four existing adjacent parcels, to a date certain.

Ex Pade Communications: As the Commission’s only discussion on this item was to continueto a date certain, no ex pafle communications were disclosed. Appropriate disclosures willtake place when the item is brought forward for the full public hearing.

Project Planner: Cindy Gordon, AICP, Associate PlannerProject Applicant: Murray Fischer, Law Offices of Murray Fischer, on behalf of

Vance OwenPublic Input: None

Staff recommended that this item be continued to May 9, 2019, so that outside legal counselmay attend to advise the Planning Commission on this matter.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Gordon, SECONDED by Vice ChairBlock to continue the item to the May 9, 2019 PlanningCommission meeting (4-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Vice Chair Block, Chair LichtNOES: NoneRECUSED: Commissioner Shooshani

CARRIED

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Planning Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 11,2019

Commissioner Shooshani returned to the dais at 2:07 PM.

3. 9601 WILSHIRE BOULEVARDConditional Use Permit (PLI 729861)Request to re-authorize a Conditional Use Permit for the joint use of parking facilities and thecontinued operation of an exercise club, including an ancillary café use (Oliver Café) locatedon the ground floor of a multi-tenant building in the Business Triangle area; and a request toremove a condition of approval that prohibits an outdoor dining area adjacent to the café inorder to permit the continued operation of the café’s open air dining on private property.Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), thePlanning Commission will also consider finding the Project exempt from further review underCEQA.

Ex Parte Communications: None

Project Planner: Chloe Chen, Assistant PlannerProject Applicant: Murray Fischer, on behalf of EquinoxPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by CommissionerShooshani to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block,Chair Licht

NOES: None

CARRI ED

4. 9145 WILSHIRE BOULEVARDConditional Use Permit, Extended Hours Permit, and Historic Incentive Permit(PLI 820504)A request for a Conditional Use Permit, Extended Hours Permit, and Historic Incentive Permitto establish a religious institution within an existing building located at 9145 WilshireBoulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from furtherreview under CEQA.

Ex Pafle Communications: None

Project Planner: Juan Arauz, Associate PlannerProject Applicant: Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, on behalf of Chabad of North Beverly

HillsPublic Input: Fred Ganjian, Kourosh Noormand, Joshua Eghbali, Amy Galst

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by CommissionerGordon to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0)

AYES: Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block,Chair Licht

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Planning Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 11,2019

NOES: None

CARRIED

STUDY SESSIONNo items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

• Vice Chair Block congratulated Chair Licht and his wife, who will be honored this evening byTemple Emanuel of Beverly Hills.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

• City Planner Updateso None

5. Upcoming Projects Listo Received and filed

6. Building Permit Report — Marcho Received and filed

7. 2019 Meeting Scheduleo Received and filed

ADJOURNMENTDate I Time: April 11, 2019 I 3:54 PM

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rçBEVERLYH I LLS

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSCouncil Chamber

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

SYNOPSIS

April 15, 20191:30 PM

MEETING CALLED TO ORDERDate/Time:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:

Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

Chair Wa/dow acknowledged the fire that was currently underway at the historic Notre DameCathedral in Paris, France, and asked for a moment of supportive silence for the people of France,and the firefighters battling the blaze.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCEMembers of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda thatare within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission maynot discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

Speakers:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTESConsideration of Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission regular meeting of January 9,2019.

Motion:

Recordings of the Cultural Heritage Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

April 15, 2019/1:31 PM

Commissioners Corman, Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, ChairWaldowNoneMark Odell, Reina Kapadia, Karen Myron, David Snow, JanOstashay (City Historic Consultant)

Tom Roberts

MOVED by Commissioner Furie, SECONDED by CommissionerCollins to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0).

Cultural Heritage Commission Special Meeting SynopsisApril 15, 2019

AYES: Commissioners Corman, Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, ChairWaldow

NOES: None

CARRIED

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

2. ARTS AND CULTURE ORDINANCEPresentation by a representative from the City’s Community Services Department regardingthe proposal to expand the charge of the Fine Arts Commission to encompass arts andculture, including the creation of an advisory committee consisting of members from the CityCouncil, Fine Art Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, and Cultural HeritageCommission.

Assistant Director of Community Services Pam Shinault provided an introduction to theproposed Arts and Culture Ordinance. Consultant Karen Constine provided additionalinformation about the proposed priorities, responsibilities, programming, and the potentialopportunities for the Cultural Heritage Commission’s involvement.

PRESENTATIONS

• WAVERLY MANSIONPresentation of a Beverly Hills Historic Landmark Plaque by the Cultural Heritage Commissionto the property owner of Landmark No, 9, Waverly Mansion, located on Sunset Boulevard.

Chair Waldow, Vice Chair Pynoos, and Commissioners Furie and Corman presented theBeverly Hills Historic Landmark #9 Plaque to Commissioner Collins, the property owner ofWaverly Mansion.

CONTINUED BUSINESSNone

NEW BUSINESS

3. 1100 CAROLYN WAYLandmark InitiationInitiation of Nomination Proceedings for inclusion onto the Beverly Hills Register of HistoricProperties for the property located at 1 100 Carolyn Way

Ex Pafle Communications.’ Commissioner Furie disclosed visiting the property on more thanone occasion in the past five to six years, to speak with the owner regarding the benefits ofLandmark designation.

Project Planner: Mark Odell, Urban DesignerOwner Representative: John LocasioPublic Input: None

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Cultural Heritage Commission Special Meeting SynopsisApril 15, 2019

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Furie, SECONDED by Vice ChairPynoos to initiate nomination proceedings for inclusion on theBeverly Hills Register of Historic Properties (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Corman, Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, ChairWaldow

NOES: None

CARRIED

4. ff00 CAROLYN WAYPreliminary HearingPreliminary Hearing for the property at 1100 Carolyn Way to determine whether the propertymerits formal consideration for nomination onto the Beverly Hills Register of HistoricProperties

Ex Pafle Communications were previously disclosed in Item #3.

Project Planner: Mark Odell, Urban DesignerPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Pynoos, SECONDED by CommissionerCollins to find that sufficient evidence exists to preliminarilyconclude that the property at 1100 Carolyn Way satisfies theapplicable landmark designation criteria in the Beverly HillsMunicipal Code (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Corman, Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, ChairWaldow

NOES: None

CARRIED

5. 1ff 9 SAN YSIDRO DRIVEPreliminary HearingPreliminary Hearing for the property at 1119 San Ysidro Drive to determine whether theproperty merits formal consideration for nomination onto the Beverly Hills Register of HistoricProperties

Ex Parte Communications: None

Project Planner: Reina Kapadia, AICP, Associate PlannerOwner Representative: Elisa PasterPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Pynoos, SECONDED by CommissionerCollins to preliminarily conclude that the property at 1119 SanYsidro Drive satisfies the applicable landmark designation criteriain the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (4-1).

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AYES: Commissioners Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, Chair WaldowNOES: Commissioner Corman

CARRIED

6. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION FOR THE CREATION OF AN ADVISORY MEMBERSTATUS FOR FORMER CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION COMMISSIONERSAt the request of the Cultural Heritage Commission, a limited role for outgoing Commissionersto remain in service regarding historic preservation issues has been drafted for theCommission’s final consideration.

Project Planner: Mark Odell, Urban DesignerProject Applicant: Comm issionInitiatedPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Furie, SECONDED by Vice ChairPynoos to adopt the resolution as amended, and to direct staff toconsider the City’s policy regarding the issuance of business cardsand any other relevant policies to ensure the Advisory Memberprogram is compliant (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Corman, Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, ChairWa Id ow

NOES: None

CARRIED

The Commission took a recess at 2:56 PM.

The Commission reconvened at 3:06 PM.

STUDY SESSION

7. PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE CITY’S LIST OF MASTER ARCHITECTSAt the request of the Cultural Heritage Commission, a number of names have been analyzedfor possible inclusion onto the List of Master Architects

Project Planner: Reina Kapadia, AICP, Associate PlannerPublic Input: Tom Roberts

The Commission received the staff report and public comment, and provided direction (withvotes noted) to make the following changes to the City’s List of Master Architects:

o JR. Davidson Add to List (5-0)o George Vernon Russell Add to List (5-0)o Allen Siple Consider later after additional research (5-0)o Robert Langdon

& Ernest Wilson Add to List (5-0)o Horatio Bishop Do not add to List (3-2)

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o Steven Ehrlicho O’Neil Fordo Thornton Abelo Samuel Marxo Silas Burns

Add to List (5-0)Add to List (5-0)Add to List (5-0)Add to List (4-1)Add to List (5-0)

Motion:

AYES:

NOES:

CARRIED

MOVED by Chair Waldow, SECONDED by Commissioner Cormanto amend the City’s List of Master Architects consistent with theindividual votes on each Architect or team (5-0).

Commissioners Corman, Collins, Furie, Vice Chair Pynoos, ChairWaldowNone

8. PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF A PERMANENT MILLS ACT PROGRAMPreliminary review of a proposed permanent Mills Act Program, a financial incentive for themaintenance and rehabilitation of qualified historic properties

Project Planner:Public Input:

Mark Odell, Urban DesignerNone

Urban Designer Mark Odell provided a report explaining the background of the Mills Act as aState program, its intent, and the Mills Act Contracts currently in place in the City.

Staff received the Commission’s comments on the proposed permanent Mills Act Program,and will bring the item back for further discussion at a future meeting.

PROJECT UPDATES

Citing status as a member of the Temple Emanuel Board of Directors, Commissioner Furieabstained from the discussion on Item #9, and left the dais at 4:22 PM. As the item was providedfor informative purposes only, Commissioner Furie remained in the audience to observe thediscussion.

9. 8844 BURTON WAYUpdate to the Cultural Heritage Commission regarding the Certificate of Ineligibility applicationfor the Temple Emanuel Youth Center Building at 8844 Burton Way

Project Planner:Project Applicant:Public Input:

Reina Kapadia, AICP, Associate PlannerHistoric Resources Group (HRG)Tom Roberts

The Commission received the staff report and public comment. Chair Waldow noted that asthis item was provided for informational purposes only, no direction from the Commission wasprovided.

Commissioner Furie returned to the dais at 4:37 PM.

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10. HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT LOG• Received and filed

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

• Chair Waldow requested an update on the status of the Historic Resources Survey. Staffadvised that the survey is currently on hold, per the September 2018 direction of the HistoricResources Survey Subcommittee. Chair Waldow indicated preference for the survey to moveforward.

• Vice Chair Pynoos provided an update from the Jacob Jonas photo shoot, and advised oftheir upcoming events in May at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts,

• Commissioner Collins noted the transition of the Fine Art Commission to the Arts and CultureCommission, and expressed interest in participating in applicable discussions as arepresentative of the Cultural Heritage Commission.

• Chair Waldow thanked Vice Chair Pynoos for all of the work she has done for the CulturalHeritage Commission, and her fierce dedication to the mission of the Commission.

• Vice Chair Pynoos thanked fellow Commissioners for their hard work and collaboration, andreflected on her years of service on the Commission.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

• Urban Designer Updateso Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Urban Designer Mark Odell briefed the Commission on the recent discussionsof the Historic Preservation Ordinance Ad Hoc Committee. TheCommissioners were invited to send specific comments on any potentialchanges to the Ordinance to staff; the item will be returning at a future meetingfor further discussion of certain elements.

o The City Council recently approved the Golden Shield recognition program.o Restoration of the Doheny Fountain continues, and placement of some portions of the

fountain has taken place. A celebration for the completion of the restoration of BeverlyGardens Park is tentatively planned for the end of May, 2019.

o The Annual California Preservation Conference will take place May 8-11 in PalmSprings; Commissioners are encouraged to reach out to staff for assistance withregistration if they are interested in attending.

11.2019 Draft Meeting Schedule• Received and filed

ADJOURNMENTDate I Time: April 15, 2019 I 5:15 PM

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

SYNOPSIS

April 17, 2019 / 1:30 PM

Commissioners Schreiber, Matson, Gardner Apatow, Vice ChairPersovski, Chair HirschfeldNoneMark Odell, Fernando Solis, Karen Myron

None

April 17, 20191:30 PM

MEETING CALLED TO ORDERDate/Time:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:

Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCEMembers of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda thatare within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission maynot discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

Speakers:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTESConsideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission special meeting of March 19, 2019.

Motion:

AYES:

NOES:

CARRIED

Recordings of the Architectural Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlvhills.org

MOVED by Order of the Chair to adopt the Consent Calendar aspresented (5-0).

Commissioners Schreiber, Matson, Gardner Apatow, Vice ChairPersovski, Chair HirschfeldNone

Architectural Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 17, 2019

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIESNone

CONTINUED BUISNESSNo items

NEW BUSINESS

2. 347 NORTH RODEO DRIVEGucci (PLI 9001 30)Request for approval of a penthouse façade modification, construction barricade graphic,landscaping, and outdoor dining elements. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also considerfinding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Project Planner: Fernando Solis, Associate PlannerProject Applicant: Roy Hasson, Permit AdvisorsPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Gardner Apatow, SECONDED by ViceChair Persovski to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Schreiber, Matson, Gardner Apatow, Vice ChairPersovski, Chair Hirschfeld

NOES: None

CARRI ED

3. 450 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE450 Roxbury Properties (PU 805863)Request for approval of a façade modification, façade illumination, and landscaping. Pursuantto the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the ArchitecturalCommission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Project Planner: Fernando Solis, Associate PlannerProject Applicant: Irma Serebry, LA-ArchitectsPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Matson, SECONDED by CommissionerSchreiber to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).

AYES: Commissioners Schreiber, Matson, Gardner Apatow, Vice ChairPersovski, Chair Hirschfeld

NOES: None

CARRIED

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

• Mayor’s Cabinet Meetingo Chair Hirschfeld gave a brief report from the Mayor’s Cabinet meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

• Urban Designer Updateso Urban Designer Mark Odell advised the Commission of the following:

The Cultural Heritage Commission and the City Council recently approved thenew Golden Shield program, which recognizes culturally-significant sites withinthe City.The replacement of the Doheny Fountain, at the east end of Beverly GardensPark, has begun. An event celebrating the completion of the restoration ofBeverly Gardens Park is expected to take place toward the end of May.

4. Staff-level Approvalso Received and filed

5. 2019 Meeting Scheduleo Received and filed

Commissioner Gardner Apatow mentioned a potential request to change thedate of the July, 2019 meeting. At this time, the meeting date remainsunchanged.

ADJOURNMENTDate/Time: April 17, 2019/3:19 PM

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

SYNOPSIS

Monday, April 22, 20194:00 p.m.

OPEN MEETING

Date/Time: April 22, 2019 /4:08 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Present: Commissioners Baker, Demeter, and Lurie, Vice Chair NazarianCommissioners Absent: Chair RossStaff Present: Pamela Mottice-Muller, Logan Phillippo, Michael George, Meena

Janmohamed, Gabrielle Ressa

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Seven community members made public comments on non-agendized items.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the agenda was approved with changes.

CONSENT CALENDAR

• Consideration of minutes from the Health and Safety Commission Special meeting onMarch 25, 2019.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Lurie, SECONDED by Commissioner Baker to approvethe minutes (4-0).

AYES: Commissioners Baker, Demeter, and Lurie, Vice Chair Nazarian

NOES: None

ABSENT: Chair Ross

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Health and Safety Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 22, 2019

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

• Beverly Hills School District - Rachelle Marcus, Board Member, addressed theCommission regarding on-campus safety and security and an event to promote studentswalking to school.

One community member made a public comment.

• Beverly Hills Police Department — Sergeant Sean Smollen reminded the Commission ofthe May 1, 2019 Town Hall Meeting, the May 5, 2019 Pancake Breakfast event, homeinspections, and neighborhood watch programs.

CONTINUED BUSINESS

1. Health and Safety Recognition Program

Commissioner Lurie honored the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club Executive Board and Council.

2. Smoking Update

Michael George, Management Analyst, updated the Commission on the AmbassadorProgram, smoking cessation outreach and enforcement, and the Department of Justice grant.

3. Youth Health and Safety

Meena Janmohamed, Emergency Management Analyst, spoke to the Commission regardingemergency/disaster information for youth. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month.

4. Liaison Meeting

The Health and Safety Commission Liaison meeting took place on April 9, 2019.

NEW BUSINESS

5. Reconsideration of the Hotel Carve Out Motion

Chair Ross has requested that the Commission meet to amend, and/or annul the vote takenon March 25, 2019, relative to the sale of tobacco products at hotels. The request is for aSpecial meeting to be held on April 29 at 3:00 PM for the Commission to consider this issue.

• Motion to annul the hotel carve out vote taken at the March 25, 2019 Health and SafetyCommission meeting and to schedule a Special Meeting on April 29, 2019 at 3:00 PM tore-vote on the hotel carve out.

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Nazarian, SECONDED by CommissionerDemeter to approve the motion (3-1).

AYES: Commissioners Baker and Demeter, Vice Chair Nazarian

NOES: Commissioner Lurie

ABSENT: Chair Ross

One community member made a public comment.

Health and Safety Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 22, 2019

6. Exploring Partnerships and Programs Related to a Possible Ban on All Tobacco Sales

Logan Phillippo, Policy & Management Analyst, spoke to the Commission regarding programsor incentives that could help mitigate business impacts from the possible tobacco sale ban.

7. No-Smoking Signage Designs and Placement

Michael George, Management Analyst, presented to the Commission an update on no-smoking signage and outreach collateral in the City. It is proposed to present a final designand placement plan to City Council at the May 7, 2019 meeting.

Two community members made public comments.

8. 2019 Health and Safety Commission Meeting Dates

• Motion to change the May 20, 2019 Commission meeting from 4:00 PM to 1:30 PM—3:30PM and the December 16, 2019 Commission Meeting from 4:00 PM to 1:00 PM—3:00 PM.

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Nazarian, SECONDED by Commissioner Demeter toapprove the motion (4-0).

AYES: Commissioners Baker, Demeter, and Lurie, Vice Chair Nazarian

NOES: None

ABSENT: Chair Ross

PROJECT UPDATES

None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

• Chair’s Reporta) Mayor’s Cabinet Highlights — March 19, 2019

• Commissioner Items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

• Director’s report• Upcoming events - Staff reminded of the Screening of The Cavern Club at The Wallis on

April 24, 2019 for BritWeek and the Car Rally on April 28, 2019 on Crescent Drive.• Information only items

a) Commission Calendarb) Beverly Hills 2019 Editorial Calendarc) County of Los Angeles Public Health Letterd) Los Angeles County West Vector & Vector-Borne Disease Control District Public

Health Awareness Advisorye) CERT — Community Emergency Response Team Flyer

ADJOURNMENT

Date I Time: April 22, 2019 I 7:03 p.m.

BEVERLY

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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

SYNOPSIS

Commissioners Ostroff, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair LichtCommissioner GordonRyan Gohlich, Masa Alkire, Cindy Gordon, Chloe Chen, KarenMyron, David Snow

Steve Mayer, David Gingold

April 25, 20191:30 PM

MEETING CALLED TO ORDERDate/Time: April 25, 2019/ 1:33 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALLCommissioners Present:Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCEMembers of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda thatare within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission maynot discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

Speakers:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTESConsideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of April 11, 2019.

Motion:

AYES:NOES:ABSENT:

CARRIED

Recordings of the Planning Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org

MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by CommissionerShooshani to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented (4-01).

Commissioners Ostroff, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair LichtNoneCommissioner Gordon

Planning Commission Regular Meeting SynopsisApril 25, 2019

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIESNone

CONTINUED BUSINESS

2. 440 NORTH CANON DRIVE (ALCHEMY 43)Zone Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit (PLI 820375)Request for a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow anexisting cosmetic spa (Alchemy 43) to continue operating. The ZTA would amend the BeverlyHills Municipal Code to allow cosmetic spas in the C-3 Commercial Zone as “ConditionallyPermitted Uses”. Request for a CUP to permit the existing Alchemy 43 cosmetic spa uselocated at 440 North Canon Drive, contingent upon the approval of the ZTA. Pursuant to theprovisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the PlanningCommission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.Continued from the March 74, 2079 Planning Commission meeting.

Ex Pafle Communications: None

Project Planner: Chloe Chen, Assistant PlannerProject Applicant: Nicci Levy, on behalf of Alchemy 43Project Representative: Janelle MitchellPublic Input: None

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by CommissionerShooshani to adopt the resolution recommending adoption of theZone Text Amendment, as presented (4-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Ostroff, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair LichtNOES: NoneABSENT: Commissioner Gordon

CARRIED

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by CommissionerShooshani to adopt the resolution conditionally approving theConditional Use Permit, as presented (4-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Ostroff, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair LichtNOES: NoneABSENT: Commissioner Gordon

CARRIED

PLANNING COMMISSION I BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS I PLANNING AGENCYPUBLIC HEARINGS — NEW BUSINESS

3. 340 SOUTH REXFORD DRIVEDevelopment Plan Review, R-4 Permit, Variance, and Tentative Parcel Map (PLI 802837)

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Request for a Development Plan Review Permit to allow a three-unit common interestdevelopment project; an R-4 Permit to allow more than one walkway of up to five feet (5’) inwidth to be paved within a front yard; a Variance to deviate from the maximum number of unitspermitted to utilize tandem parking; and a Tentative Parcel Map to allow the subdivision of airspace to create three individual condominium units. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also considerfinding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

Ex Pafle Communications: None

Vice Chair Block advised that he owns property within 500-1000 feet of the project, howeverany approvals granted will not affect the value of his property, and he is able to participate inthe consideration of the project.

Project Planner: Cindy Gordon, AICP, Associate PlannerProject Applicant: Hamid Gabbay, Gabby Architects, on behalf of Diamond Shield

Investments, LLCPublic Input: Mark Elliot, Steve Mayer

Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by CommissionerShooshani to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1).

AYES: Commissioners Ostroff, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, ChairLicht

NOES: NoneABSENT: Commissioner Gordon

CARRIED

STUDY SESSIONNo items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSIONNone

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

City Planner Updateso City Planner Ryan Gohlich advised the Commission of the following:

• Staff has received a formal request from the Applicant for the proposed projectat 100 North Crescent Drive to continue the item to a date uncertain. Theproject will be re-noticed for a future date when it is scheduled to return to thePlanning Commission.

• Staff has also received a formal request from the Beverly Hilton applicant teamto withdraw the application requesting amendments to the Beverly HiltonSpecific Plan, The applicant team is working on a new design that will integratethe recently acquired adjacent site (formerly referred to as the Wanda site) at9900 Wilshire Boulevard.

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At the May 7, 2019 formal meeting, the City Council is scheduled to hear theappeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to file a notice of subdivisionviolation for the parcels in the Trousdale Estates Area of the City.

4. Upcoming Projects Listo Received and filed

5. 2019 Meeting Scheduleo Received and filed

ADJOURNMENTDate I Time: April 25, 2019 I 3:05 PM

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OPEN MEETING

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSRoom 280A

455 North Rexford DriveBeverly Hills, CA 90210

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

SYNOPSIS

Monday, April 29, 20193:00 p.m.

Date/Time: April 29, 2019 / 3:13 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Present:Commissioners Absent:Staff Present:

Commissioners Baker, Demeter, and Lurie, Chair RossVice Chair NazarianPamela Mottice-Muller, Logan Phillippo, Gabrielle Ressa

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the agenda was approved.

CONSENT CALENDAR

. None

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

. None

NEW BUSINESS

1. Presentation from Small Business Development Center Regarding Business ImpactMitigation Related to a Potential Tobacco Sales Ban

Laura Biery, Marketing and Economic Sustainability Manager, Blair Schlecter, Vice Presidentof Economic Development and Government Affairs for the Beverly Hills Chamber ofCommerce, and Lawrence Johnson, Director for the Center for Strategic Corporate

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Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting SynopsisApril 29, 2019

Development from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at El Camino College,spoke to the Commission about the comprehensive services provided by SBDC to localbusinesses. The City already pays for membership through its partnership with the Chamberof Commerce. Businesses that could be affected by a potential tobacco ban could utilize theseextensive resources free of charge. Also highlighted was the SCORE program, the nation’slargest volunteer, expert business mentoring program.

Two community members made a public comment.

2. Tobacco Sales Ban Policy Discussion Regarding Hotel Businesses

• Motion for a permanent carve out for hotels to sell tobacco products to their hotel guestsonly.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Lurie, NOT SECONDED

• Motion that hotels will be permitted to sell tobacco products to their own hotel guests on atemporary basis (to be determined) that within these sales provisions, the sale can onlyoccur through a concierge service, room service, or guest service option, and not througha retail establishment/store on the hotel premises open to the general public in a publicarea of the hotel.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Demeterto approve the motion (4-0).

AYES: Commissioners Baker, Lurie, and Demeter, Chair Ross

ABSENT: Vice Chair Nazarian

• Motion that effective January 1, 2020, hotels will be limited to selling tobacco products totheir hotel guests only with the provisions that the products may only be sold through aconcierge service, room service, or guest service option, and that there will be noretail/shop or store front presence open to the public in the hotel selling the products. Thiswill be in effect until January 1, 2022, where at that time hotels will no longer be permittedto sell tobacco products at all, including to their own hotel guests.

Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Baker, SECONDED by Commissioner Demeterto approve the motion (4-0).

AYES: Commissioners Baker, Lurie, and Demeter, Chair Ross

ABSENT: Vice Chair Nazarian

Five community members made a public comment.

PROJECT UPDATES

• None

Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting SynopsisApril 29, 2019

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

• Chair’s Report• Commissioner Items — Commissioners Baker, Demeter, and Lurie, and Chair Ross

thanked staff and the public for all the input throughout the process of formulating the draftordinance.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

• Director’s report• Upcoming events• Information only items

a) Commission Calendarb) Beverly Hills 2019 Editorial Calendarc) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Press Released) Fire Service Day Event Flyere) CERT — Community Emergency Response Team Flyer

ADJOURNMENT

Date / Time: April 29, 2019 I 5:35 p.m.