CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA SYNOPSIS. Wednesday, July 12, :00AM

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1 H i CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA JOINT MEETING OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON I CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION COMMITTEE AND THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS Wednesday, July 12, :00AM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: July 12, 2017/9:O4AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Fischer, Safier, Platt, Chair Schreiber, Vice-Chair Kraushaar. M. Rosen, E. Nica COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - TAB I By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR Consideration of Minutes of the special meeting of June 7, 2017 TAB 2 MOVED by Commissioner Platt, SECONDED by Commissioner Safier to adopt the minutes as amended (5-0). Commissioners Safier, Platt, Fischer, Vice-Chair Kraushaar, Chair Schreiber REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES. Recordings of the Charitable Solicitations Commission s meetings are available online within three business days of the meeting. Visit to access those recordings.

2 Joint Meeting of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison I Charitable Solicitations Commission Committee and the Charitable Solicitations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 12, 2017 NEW BUSINESS Proposed Changes to the Municipal Code Discussion TAB 3 taken out of order Capt. Rosen gave the Commission a brief review of what events led up to the current status of the proposed changes to the Municipal Code. At his request the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, City Manager, City Attorney, Associate Brenden Kearns, City Council Liaison Friedman and City Council Liaison Wunderlich were in attendance to state their concerns to the Commission, and allow the Commission to address these concerns. Commissioner Fischer also gave a short introduction about the goals of the Commission, and Commissioner Platt completed the introduction with an overview of the steps and thought process that resulted in the proposed changes. Councilmember Friedman was the first to address the Commission with questions about why certain words were removed from of the Municipal Code. He also asked about the administrative penalties and how penalties are assessed. Councilmember Wunderlich inquired about the definition of Event Planner and whether or not it was written too broadly in the Commission s proposal. He also inquired about the Commission s 50% mark policy and how it applies to the wide variety of fundraising endeavors. Police Chief Spagnoli addressed the Commission, and those in attendance, about the goal that the proposed municipal code changes be complimentary to existing ordinances; specifically as it relates to an upcoming party ordinance. This would allow for more enforcement possibilities. City Attorney Larry Wiener stated that the Commission may go forward with bringing the municipal code changes to the City Council as is, and that if it is appropriate to amend the Code when the upcoming party ordinance is brought forward it would be done then. Discussion of October CSC Meeting date The Commission agreed to hold its October Meeting on October 4, 2017 at 9:00AM, not on October 11,2017. Responses from Organizations on Unpermitted Solicitations TAB 4 The Commission did not accept the organizations justifications for why they did not need to obtain a Permit to Solicit Annual Report TAB 5 The Commission reviewed the first draft of the 2016 Annual Report and suggested a few minor changes and edits. ACTION ITEMS Due to the 15-day Filing Period, the Following Permit Requests were approved: Items are 501 (c)(3) organizations TAB 6

3 Joint Meeting of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison / Charitable Solicitations Commission Committee and the Charitable Solicitations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 12, 2017 MOVED by Commissioner Fischer, SECONDED by Commissioner Safier to approve the permits as presented (5-0). Commissioners Safier, Platt, Fischer, Vice-Chair Kraushaar, Chair Schreiber CARRI ED Requests within the Normal Filing Period Items are 501(c)(3) organizations TAB 7 STATUS REPORTS TAB 8 Financial Statements (FS) of Completed Permits for Review Assistance League of Los Angeles Rett Syndrome Research Trust Augie s Quest ALS Therapy Development Institute Childhelp Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust El Rodeo PTA 7, American Friends of the Hebrew University Sandpipers Planned Parenthood Los Angeles The Regents of University of California Anti-Defamation League St Anne s Cancer Support Anti-Defamation League Children s Burn Foundation Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles Assistance League of Los Angeles Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts The Maple Counseling Center Hamburger Home dba Aviva Family and Children s Services Los Angeles Opera Company El Nido Family Centers Milken Institute Jewish Vocational Service Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles Center for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at UCLA El Rodeo PTA JDRF Los Angeles Philharmonic A Place Called Home UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture Bet Tzedek Project Miracle Bel-Air Presbyterian Church

4 Joint Meeting of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison I Charitable Solicitations Commission Committee and the Charitable Solicitations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis July 12, The Foundation for Living Beauty COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Chair s Report a) Procedure for Identifying Unpermitted Events TAB 9 Chair Schreiber reviewed his document on the current procedure for identifying charitable fundraising events not permitted in the City of Beverly Hills. b) Los Angeles Charitable Services Section website taken out of order The Commission was shown the website maintained by the Los Angeles Charitable Services Section; with particular attention given to the information that is presented to the public. Vice-Chair s Report a) June 19, 2017 Mayor s Cabinet Meeting Vice-Chair Kraushaar distributed some notes about what was discussed during the June 19, 2017 Mayor s Cabinet Meeting. She highlighted that the Health and Safety Commission will be conducting a campaign about cyber security; and that there was discussion about commercial marijuana dispensaries. Comments from Commissioners. Other items, brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities.. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Staff Report. Reference Documents List of Organizations That Have Net Proceeds Less Than 50% of Total Receipts from Their Charitable Events TAB A Organizations Publicizing Fundraising Events in Beverly Hills Without a Permit TAB B 2016 Overdue Financial Statements - TAB C 2017 Overdue Financial Statements - TAB D Financial Statement Log for 2016, numerical order TAB E Financial Statement Log for 2016, alphabetical order TAB F Financial Statement Log for 2017, numerical order TAB G Financial Statement Log for 2017, alphabetical order TAB H ADJOURNMENT Date/Time: July 12, 2017/11:O9AM If there are any questions about this synopsis, please contact Emma Nica, Commission Secretary, , solicitationpermits@beverlyhiils.org

5 BEVERLY HILLS CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS August 3,2017 9:00 AM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: August 3, 2017 I 9:01 AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Hendry, Solnit, Manaster, Vice Chair Meshkaty, Chair Seidel Aaron Kunz, Martha Eros, Alison Wehrle 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. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission regular meeting of July 6, MOVED by Commissioner Manaster, SECONDED by Vice Chair Meshkaty to approve the minutes as presented (5-0) Commissioners Hendry, Solnit, Manaster, Vice Chair Meshkaty, Chair Seidel Recordings of the Traffic and Parking Commission s meetings are available online at

6 Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2017 REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 2. Police Department Report Sergeant Nance provided the Police Department report. CONTINUED BUSINESS No items NEW BUSINESS Chair Seidel is a resident of the 200 Block of South Willaman, and recused himself and left the dais at 9:32 AM Block of South Willaman Preferential Parking Permit Zone Consideration of a resident-initiated petition request for a daytime preferential permit parking zone for the 200 block of South Willaman. Transportation Planner Martha Eros presented the report for consideration of a residentinitiated petition request for a no parking daytime preferential permit parking zone for the 200 block of South Willaman. Staff recommended 1-Hour Parking, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Permit UU Exempt due to low parking occupancy. Speakers: RECUSED: Karen Segel, Rona Leuin MOVED by Commissioner Manaster, SECONDED by Commissioner Solnit to approve the Staff recommendation for the 200 Block of South Willaman of 1-Hour Parking, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Permit UU Exempt (4-0-1) Commissioners Hendry, Solnit, Manaster, Vice Chair Meshkaty Chair Seidel Chair Seidel returned to the dais at 10:34 AM. PROJECT UPDATES 4. North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz and Fryman Construction Consultant Garrett Francis provided a brief update on the progress of Segment 2 of the North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project. 5. Purple Line Extension Project Manager Rob Welch provided a brief update on Sections 1 and 2 of the Metro Purple Line Extension, including construction piling and decking. The Southern California Edison utility relocation permit was approved by City Council for Section 2 on June 29, Page 2of3

7 Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 3, 2017 QUARTERLY UPDATES 6. Traffic Engineering Quarterly Report Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz presented the Traffic Engineering Quarterly Report. STATUS REPORTS 7. Staff Status Report Preferential Permit Parking Districts Complete Streets Plan Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz and Transportation Planner Martha Eros presented updates for the Staff Status Report. Commissioner Solnit asked whether there were any updates on El Rodeo School parking impacts on the 800 block of Whittier Drive. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting: Notes were provided. Commissioner Manaster inquired about the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Bedford Drive. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date! Time: August 3, 2017/11:21 AM Page3of3

8 BEVERLY!ILLs CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS August 10, :00 am. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: August 10, 2017 / 8:04 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Greer, Aronberg, Shalowitz, Vice Chair Felsenthal, Chair Wolfe Tony Antich, Craig Crowder, Vince Damasse, Shana Epstein, Ilene Knebel, Erick Lee, Chad Lynn, Trish Rhay 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. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as amended. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, MOVED by Vice Chairperson Felsenthal, SECONDED by Commissioner Aronberg to approve the minutes as amended (5-0). Commissioners Greer, Aronberg, Shalowitz, Vice Chair Felsenthal, Chair Wolfe REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies Metropolitan Water District fmwd) Director o Dr. Wunderlich reported on the new MWD Director, property values information with regards to setting members voting percentage, and Recordings of the Public Works Commissions meetings are available online within three business days of the meeting. Visit to access those recordings.

9 Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 10, 2017 the relevance of the Metropolitan vote with regard to the approval of the water tunnel projects. CONTINUED BUSINESS 2. Capital Improvement & Major Projects Acting City Engineer Tony Antich introduced the item. The following Capital Improvement Projects are detailed in the Commission packet; the Maple Wells, Cabrillo Reservoir Project, La Brea Subarea Central Basin Development, RO Water Treatment Plant Rehabilitation, Pump Station No. 8 Rehabilitation, North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction, Purple Line Subway Extension Metro, Citywide Street Resurfacing, Sidewalk Maintenance Inventory and Traffic Signal Modification and Curb Ramp Replacement W. Olympic Blvd. /Beverwil Drive/Beverly Drive. A detailed report was provided on the Santa Monica Blvd project. This coming week, the traffic pattern will be altered, with work taking place between Canon and Alpine. There has been coordination with the B.O.L.D. program to ensure a successful community event. 3. Fleet Services Overview and Accomplishments Fleet Manager Craig Crowder presented a PowerPoint about the Fleet Program for the City of Beverly Hills. The Commission took a break at 9:25 a.m. The Commission reconvened at 9:35 a.m. 4. Hollywood Basin Wells Scale Pre-Treatment Testing Update Water Resources Manager Vince Damasse provided a brief overview and advised the Commission of the ultimate goals. Staff may have pictures and a detailed update by Carollo by next month s meeting. We are currently on budget for the project. NEW BUSINESS 5. Public Works Bidding Acing City Engineer Tony Antich reported on the bidding practices for the City of Beverly Hills and the bidding practices of other agencies. Commission commented that the water projects seem to be over budget and might need further analysis. 6. Metro Purple Line Extension Project Manager Robert Welch provided a project overview and statues update for Sections #1 and #2 of the Purple Line Project Conflict of Interest MOVED by Chairperson Wolfe, SECONDED by Commissioner Shalowitz to approve the 2017 Conflict of Interest Code which requires that each local agency adopt a Conflict of Interest Code and determine which positions within the agency are subject to the Code (5-0). Commissioners Greet, Aronberg, Shalowitz, Vice Chair Felsenthal, Chair Wolfe Page 2 of 3

10 Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 10, 2017 CARRI ED 8. Schedule of Orientation Tours and Dates Public Works Director Shana Epstein reviewed the suggested touts for orientation of the Public Works Commissioners. Public Comment: Chuck Alpert PROJ ECT UPDATES & STATUS ITEMS 9. Water Conservation Update No discussion. 10. Specific Information and Department Update The report provided transmitted responses to questions posed at prior Commission meetings, a synopsis of the Department s items for the most recently completed and upcoming City Council meetings and an update on the status of the Department s master plans. No discussion. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION 11. Chair s Report Report from Liaison Meeting Comments from the Commissioners Ad Hoc Subcommittee Updates o No discussion. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 12. Report from Director o Dollars at Work Campaign is going to Branding Committee for further review. Upcoming Events o Event list is in packet. o Kudos to Public Works staff for their participation in the BOLD. events. Meeting Dates ADJOURNMENT Date /Time: August 10, 2017 / 11:37 a.m. Page 3 of 3

11 BEVERLY HILLS CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS August 16, :30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: August 16, 2017 I 1:33 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Mark QUell, Fernando Solis, Georgana Millican, Karen Myron COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as amended, moving Item #5, Lacoste, to the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission regular meeting of July 19, CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission special meeting of July 19, NORTH RODEO DRIVE Lacoste (PL ) Request for approval of a construction barricade graphic for Lacoste. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Recordings of the Architectural commission s meetings are available online at

12 Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 16, 2017 MOVED by Commissioner Peteris, SECONDED by Vice Chair Hirschfeld to adopt the full Consent Calendar as amended (5-0). REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUISNESS No items NEW BUSINESS WILSHIRE BOULEVARD Temple of the Arts Theater (PLI ) Request for approval to allow for a temporary LED business identification / marquee sign for Temple of the Arts Theater. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for the project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Kasey Carter Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theater MOVED by Commissioner Gardner Apatow, SECONDED by Commissioner Persovski to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0) WILSHIRE BOULEVARD 9000 Wilshire (PLI7I 201 2) Request for approval of a new three-story office building plus lunchroom and a sign program, which includes building identification signage, a business identification sign, parking signage and a ground sign. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report was approved for this project by the Planning Commission on August 10, 2017 and there have been no changes or further information which would require further environmental review at this time. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Neil M Denari Neil M Denari Architects Page 2 of 5

13 Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 16, 2017 MOVED by Commissioner Peteris, SECONDED by Vice Chair Hirschfeld to adopt the resolution as amended, with final approval of the graphic I green screen wall on the second floor terrace to be granted by an Ad Hoc Committee comprised of Commissioner Persovski and Vice Chair Hirschfeld (5-0). The Commission took a recess at 3:55 PM The Commission reconvened at 4:05 PM & 9031 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills (PL ) I (PL ) Request for approval to allow building identification signage, a business identification sign, a building directional sign and a ground sign for Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Robert Bollin Jim Falk Lexus of Beverly Hills MOVED by Commissioner Persovski, SECONDED by Commissioner Gardner Apatow to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0) NORTH RODEO DRIVE Panerai (PLI ) Request for approval of a revision to a previously approved sign accommodation for multiple business identification signs for Panerai. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Victor Fuentes Lochte Architectural Group MOVED by Commissioner Peteris, SECONDED by Vice Chair Hirschfeld to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0). Page3of5

14 Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 16, SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD Bank of America (PL ) Request for approval to allow an elevator run along the east elevation and a business identification sign for a non-ground floor tenancy. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Motion Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Ashok Vanmali Gruen and Associates MOVED by Vice Chair Hirschfeld, SECONDED by Commissioner Persovski to adopt the resolution as presented (5-0). CARRI ED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Annual review of the Architectural Commission s Conflict of Interest Code. Public Input: MOVED by Chair Kaye, SECONDED by Vice Chair Hirschfeld to adopt the 2017 Conflict of Interest Code, Exhibits A & B for the Architectural Commission of the City of Beverly Hills as presented (5-0). CARRI ED PROJECT PREVIEW NORTH CANON DRIVE One Beverly Hills Sales Gallery (PLI ) Request for a preliminary review of an extensive façade remodel and signage for an existing commercial building. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Michael Lau Wanda Group Page4of5

15 Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis August 16, 2017 Public Input: none The Commission reviewed the project, asked clarifying questions of the applicant team, and provided feedback, but took no formal action on this item. STUDY SESSION No items COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting o This item was not discussed COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Urban Designer Updates o 11. Staff-level Approvals o Received and filed Meeting Schedule o Received and filed ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: August 16, 2017 /6:20 PM Page5of5