CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA SYNOPSIS. February 2, :00 AM

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1 H-i CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS February 2, :00 AM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: February 2, 2017 / 9:01 am PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Solnit, Manaster, Friedman, Vice Chair Meshkaty, Chair Seidel Martha Eros, Karen Myron, Alison Wehrle, Christian Vasquez COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that ate 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: Vera Markowitz, Murray Grossan 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 January 5,2017. Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Manaster, SECONDED by Commissioner Friedman to approve the minutes as presented (5-0) Commissioners Solnit, Manaster, Friedman, Vice Chair Meshkaty, Chair Seidel Recordings of the Traffic and Parking Commission s meetings are available online at

2 Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 2, 2017 REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 2. Police Department Report Sergeant Dowling provided the Police Department report. CONTINUED BUSINESS No items NEW BUSINESS Blocks of South Palm and Oakhurst Drives Consideration of a City-initiated process to modify the existing preferential parking permit zone to include the adjacent sections of Whitworth Drive between the east/west alleyways. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Motion: Martha Eros City-initiated MOVED by Commissioner Manaster, SECONDED by Commissioner Friedman to proceed with outreach. (5-0) Commissioners Solnit, Manaster, Friedman, Vice Chair Meshkaty, Chair Seidel Commissioner Manaster asked if there are any other areas within the City that may have a similar situation, and whether these topics can be bundled. The Commissioners provided comments on the proposed process, and staff will bring additional data at a future meeting. PROJECT UPDATES 4. North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project Project update and receive public comment. Project Manager Samer Elayyan and lteris Traffic Consultant Michael Meyer, provided an update on the Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project. 5. Purple Line Extension City Engineer Mark Cuneo provided an update on the Purple Line Extension. Page 2 of 3

3 Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 2, 2017 QUARTERLY UPDATES 6. Parking Enforcement Quarterly Report Parking Services Manager Brad Cornelius and Sargent Chase presented the Quarterly Report. STATUS REPORTS 7. Staff Status Report 210 North Beverly Drive The Wine Merchant Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan Preferential Parking Permit Districts Crosswalk Update Transportation Planner Martha Eros provided the staff status report including a brief update on Loading Zone Parking Request for 210 North Beverly Boulevard, the Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan, Preferential Parking Permit Districts, and the Crosswalk Update Speakers: Jason Shear COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Commissioner Manaster mentioned CCTV and license plate readers in residential neighborhoods. Commissioner Solnit inquired into traffic signs and the occupancy rate for the Crescent Heights Century City project. 8. Mayor s Cabinet Meeting Notes were provided COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: February 2, 2017 /11:51 AM Page 3 of 3

4 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS February 2, :30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: February 2, 2017 / 1:32 PM P LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONER BARRY BERNSTEIN Commissioner Barry Bernstein was sworn in by City Clerk Byron Pope. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Bernstein, Sherman, Wyka (arrived 7:46 pm), Vice Chair Sharifi, Chair Nathan Mark Odell, Georgana Millican, Fernando Solis, 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 presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes Consideration of the January 5, 2017 Design Review Commission special meeting minutes Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Sharifi, SECONDED by Commissioner Sherman to approve the Consent Calendar as presented (4-0-1). Recordings of the Design Review Commission s meetings ate available online at

5 Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 2, 2017 Commissioners Bernstein, Sherman, Vice Chair Sharifi, Chair Nathan ABSENT: Commissioner Wyka REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUSINESS North Beverly Drive (PLI ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City north of Santa Monica Boulevard. The Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Continued from the January 5, 2077 Design Review Commission meeting) Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Georgana Millican, Associate Planner San Besbelli, Architect Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Sharifi, SECONDED by Commissioner Bernstein to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0). Commissioners Bernstein, Sherman, Wyka, Vice Chair Sharifi, Chair Nathan CARRI ED NEW BUSINESS North Hamel Drive (PLI ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City south of Santa Monica Boulevard. The Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Motion: Georgana Millican, Associate Planner Amit Apel Design Inc. MOVED by Commissioner Wyka, SECONDED by Vice Chair Sharifi to continue the item to the March 2, 2017 Design Review Commission regular meeting (4-1). Page 2 of 4

6 Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 2, 2017 Commissioners Sherman, Wyka, Vice Chair Sharifi, Chair Nathan Commissioner Bernstein North Stanley Drive (PLI ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence located in the Central Area of the City south of Santa Monica Boulevard. The Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Motion: Georgana Millican, Associate Planner Amit Apel Design Inc. MOVED by Chair Nathan, SECONDED by Commissioner Bernstein to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0). Commissioners Bernstein, Sherman, Wyka, Vice Chair Sharifi, Chair Nathan The Commission took a recess at 2.54 pm. The Commission reconvened at 3:02 pm North Maple Drive (PLI ) A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow for an addition and remodel to an existing two-story single-family residence located in the Central Area of the City north of Santa Monica Boulevard. The Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Motion: Georgana Millican, Associate Planner Sam Monfared, Designer MOVED by Commissioner Wyka, SECONDED by Vice Chair Sharifi to continue the item to the March 2, 2017 Design Review Commission meeting (5-0). Commissioners Bernstein, Sherman, Wyka, Vice Chair Sharifi, Chair Nathan Page 3of4

7 Design Review Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 2, 2017 STUDY SESSION No items COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Chair Nathan advised of positive outcomes from recent Ad Hoc Committee meetings Commissioner Sherman requested that Parks and Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf attend a future meeting to provide a presentation regarding appropriate landscape in the City 6. Mayor s Cabinet Meeting o Received and filed COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Urban Designer Updates o Urban Designer Mark Odell provided updates on the following: The status of projects that the Design Review Commission had recently referred to Ad Hoc Committees Upcoming projects to be reviewed by the Architectural Commission at its upcoming meeting on February 15, Meeting Schedule o Received and filed ADJOURNMENT Date I Time: February 2, 2017 I 3:46 PM Page 4 of 4

8 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS February 3, :00 am. Date/Time: February 3, 2017 /9:03 am. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Blumenfeld led the Pledge of Allegiance Chair Friedman read the Human Relations Commission s Civility Statement ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Popovich Levyn, Blumenfeld, Vice Chair Berman, Commissioners Absent: Saleh Chair Friedman Staff Present: James R. Latta, Rachel L. Evans, Nestor Otazu, Nancy Hunt- Coffey, Linda Kyriazi Commissioner Saleh arrived at 9:05 a.m. Vice Chair Berman read the following statement: In the interest of transparency and to clear up any misinformation that is floating in this community, I want to put forth the following information: It is rumored that I am a property owner in Beverly Hills and therefore cannot be un-biased in these discussions. The only property I own in Beverly Hills is my personal residents. As a Trustee I manage a building. I have no financial interest in it; I have no financial gain from it. That has been vetted by the City Attorney. I do own property in other cities but my goal in these discussions is to make whatever rules and regulations come out of them to be fair and equitable for landlords and tenants. Thank you. Tab 1. HUMAN RELATIONS SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND PROVIDE INPUT ON THE RENT STABILIZATION URGENCY ORDINANCE: City Council charged the Human Relations Commission (HRC) to gather public feedback, compile the information and report back to Council on February 21, 2017 with their findings. Human Services Administrator James L. Latta informed the Community that for those who could not attend today another Human Relations Commission meeting is being held on February 16, 2017 at 9am in City Hall. The City Council charged the Human Relations Commission with the charge of gathering public feedback; compile the information and report back to Council at their meeting on February 21, 2017 at the 7pm Formal Meeting with their findings. Recordings of the Human Relations commission s meetings are available online at

9 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 3, 2017 Council Direction from the January 24, 2017 City Council Meeting: 1) Create a database for the approximately 8600 multi-family units (duplex and above) 2) Utilize database to establish a Rental Registry Program in the City of Beverly Hills. 3) Change the current No-Cause Termination ordinance in Beverly Hills to include relocation fees equal to City of Santa Monica 4) Reduce maximum annual rent increases from 10% to 3% Database: 1) Information is available through existing City systems 2) Staff is currently working to gather this information into one database Registry: 1) Registry annual update 2) Inspection Component (not determined) - Systematic Inspections of Inventory - Self-certification with checklist completed by landlord and tenant at the time the Tenant Landlord Rights and Responsibilities is signed - Complaint driven inspections (current) Relocation fees: 1) Prior to the Urgency Ordinance, Chapter 5 relocation fees: - Bachelor Unit $2,000, Single $2,250, One or more bedrooms, $3,000, Senior citizens terminally ill or handicapped $5,000 2) Relocation fees were not available to Chapter 6 tenants. New Relocation Fees: Chapter 5 & 6 Relocation Fees: Unit Size Fee Amount Fee if Tenant is a Senior Citizen (62+), Disabled or a minor. Bachelor/Single $9,050 $10,350 One Bedroom $13,900 $16,000 Two or more Bedrooms $18,850 $21,650 Reduce maximum annual rent increases from 10% to 3% Public Input From your perspective, do you support the changes in the Urgency Ordinance? If yes, why? If no, why? Page 2 of 3

10 Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 3, 2017 To stay informed: Visit: www. beverlyhills.orq/livinq/rentstabilization BHRentStabilizationbeverlyhills.orq 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 I Public In put: Richard Schreiber, Danielle Timsit, Amir Ahobian (and mother), Fred Sutton, James Garrett, Paul Kalt, Cherie & Michael McDermott, Beverly Kenworthy, Sante Losio, Charles Eberly, Mark Elliot, John L., David Finkelstein, Linda Cukier, Gabriel Mier, Gary Kaskel, Robert Wunderlich, Sheryl Spiegel, N. Assil, Alma Ordez, Shawn Ghatan, Jonathan Brand, Marianne Chambers, Randy Gingold, Lynda Goir s read from: Diane Harstedt, Maureen S., Maxine Sonneburg, Kurt Isensee, Terrance Rodsky, Gary Weiss, Jack Levy, Wendy Timsit, Dan ielle Timsit (also listed above as a speaker), Michael Vilkin, Anonymous, Brenda Watkin Instagram bjgz9o2lo ADJOURNMENT February 3, 2017 at 11:38 p.m. Page 3 of 3

11 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS February 6, :00 p.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: February 6, 2017/ 2:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CIVILITY STATEMENT Chair Rosoff read the Civility Statement. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Bilak, Gersh, Vice Chair Friedman, Chair Rosoff Roston Ten Angel, Tim Duerr, Stephanie Harris, Aida Thau, Nancy Hunt- Coffey 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 / Public Input: There were 14 members of the community who provided their input on the Community Dog Park. Of the 14 people providing feedback, 13 were residents and 1 non resident. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By order of the Chair, the Agenda was approved as written. CONTINUED BUSINESS 1. Beverly Hills Community Dog Park Update and Public Input Discussion Recreation Services Manager Ten Angel announced that this Special Meeting serves as a public input meeting regarding the Beverly Hills Community Dog Park. Management Analyst Stephanie Harris shared an update on the survey provided at the January 24th Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting. After public input staff will seek the Commission s recommendations for the Community Dog Park specifically: the hours of operation, extended access and Park Ranger oversight of the Park. Recordings of the Recreation and Parks Commissions meetings are available online at

12 Recreation and Parks Commission Special Meeting Synopsis February 6, 2017 Management Analyst Stephanie Harris followed up with additional information and staff is seeking recommendations on the following items: - Hours - Restricting - Permit - Ranger of Operation Park Access Process Presence MOTION by ROSOFF, SECONDED by GERSH that the Commission recommends that the hours of the Community Dog Park remain the same subject to future comments that might raise the mailer again. (4/0) ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CARRI ED Bilak, Gersh, Friedman, Rosoff Roston MOTION by FRIEDMAN, SECONDED by ROSOFF that we keep the Community Dog Park access to residents and people who work in Beverly Hills, hotel guest, residents guests and employees until the next reassessment. (4/0) ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CARRI ED Bilak, Gersh, Friedman, Rosoff Roston MOTION by GERSH, SECONDED by BILAK that the current process for registering for permits remain as it is. Currently everyone registers online. Residents and employees within the City all receive blue tags. (4/0) ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CARRI ED Bilak, Gersh, Friedman, Rosoff Roston MOTION by ROSOFF, SECONDED by GERSH the Commission recommends that the City maintain the Park Ranger on premises at the Community Dog Park for the hours that presently exist until further determination. (4/0) ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Bilak, Gersh, Friedman, Rosoff Roston Page 2of3

13 Recreation and Parks Commission Special Meeting Synopsis February 6, 2017 Chair Rosoff requested the following be agendized. - Information - Report - Shade - Ground - Friends on bench options; the cost and replacement of and consideration of another location. from the City Arborist regarding the toxicity of the leaves and acorns and growth rate of the trees. options. surface options/maintenance. of The Dog Park consideration. ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: February 6, 2017/ 3:39 p.m. Page 3 of 3

14 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS February 9, :30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: February 9, 2017 /1:30PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Licht, Block, Fisher, Chair Shooshani Vice Chair Gordon Ryan Gohlich, Masa Alkire, Andre Sahakian, Cindy Gordon, Alek Miller, Karen Myron, David Snow COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. Speakers: APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as amended, moving items #4 and #5 ahead of item #3. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting of January 26, South Spalding Drive Central R-1 Permit Request for a Central R-1 Permit to allow a first-story 60 square foot addition, a secondstory 151 square foot addition to an existing two-story accessory structure, and to allow a detached second unit to be located above the ground floor. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. (Continued from the January 12, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, it is recommended this item be continued to the February 23, 2077 Planning Commission meeting) (Principal Planner Masa Alkire) Recordings of the Planning Commission s meetings are available online at w.beveriyhiiis.org

15 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 9, 2017 Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Licht to adopt all items on the Consent Calendar as presented (4-0-1). Commissioners Licht, Block, Fisher, Chair Shooshani ABSENT: Vice Chair Gordon REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION I BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS I PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS Items #4-1Q06 Pamela Drive, and # Lago Vista Drive, were heard ahead of item # Olympic Boulevard (Viviane at Avalon Hotel) Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, and Extended Hours Permit Request for a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, and Extended Hours Permit to allow a hotel restaurant (Viviane at the Avalon Hotel) to be open to the public in the R-4 Zone; to allow open air dining on private property and to establish parking requirements for the open air dining areas; and to allow the operation of the hotel restaurant and open air dining area during extended hours in a Commercial-Residential transitional zone. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Alek Miller, Assistant Planner Mitchell J. Dawson, Dawson Tilem & Gole Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Fisher to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Licht, Block, Fisher, Chair Shooshani ABSENT: Vice Chair Gordon Page 2 of 4

16 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 9, Pamela Drive Hillside R-1 Permit Request for a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow the export of earth material in excess of 3,000 cubic yards during a five-year period for the construction of a new, two-story single-family residence. Pursuant to the provisions set for the in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Ex Parte Communications: Commissioner Block disclosed conducting a site visit with the Applicant team and City Staff. Commissioner Block and Chair Shooshani disclosed separately meeting with a member of the Applicant team to review the project. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Motion: ABSENT: Andre Sahakian, Senior Planner Parisa Nejad, Crest Real Estate MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Licht to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Licht, Block, Fisher, Chair Shooshani Vice Chair Gordon The Commission took a recess at 2:21 pm. The Commission reconvened at 2:32 pm Lago Vista Drive Hillside R-1 Permit Request for a Hillside R-1 Permit to allow more than 1,500 cubic yards of earth material to be imported or exported from a site in the Hillside Area that is immediately adjacent to a street that is less than twenty four feet (24 ) wide. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Ex Parte Communications: Commissioner Block disclosed conducting a site visit with the Applicant team and City Staff. Commissioners Block and Fisher disclosed separately meeting with a member of the applicant team to review the project. Planner: Applicant: Public Input: Cindy Gordon, Associate Planner Maggie Cookman, Crest Real Estate Ronald Richards Staff noted that the applicant of the project has requested to continue the item to a date uncertain to allow time for the applicant to meet with neighbors of the project. Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Lichtto continue the item to a date uncertain (4-0-1). Page 3 of 4

17 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis February 9, 2017 Commissioners Licht, Block, Fisher, Chair Shooshani ABSENT: Vice Chair Gordon CARRI ED STUDY SESSION No items COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Committee Reports o No Committee Reports COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 6. Upcoming Projects List o Received and filed Meeting Schedule o The Commission discussed the possibility of changing or cancelling the March 23, 2017 meeting; staff will determine possible alternate dates City Planner Updates o City Planner Ryan Gohlich provided an update on the status of the O Gara Coach Company s building on Olympic Boulevard. ADJOURNMENT Date I Time: February 9, 2017 I 3:49 PM Page 4 of 4

18 ills CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS Thursday, February 9, :00 p.m. OPEN MEETING Date/Time: February 9, 2017 / 2:07 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Schwartz, Ross, Lurie, Vice Chair Demeter, Chair Nazarian Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Pamela Mottice-Muller, Garin Hussenjian, Kevin Kearney, Maricela Marroquin, Nestor Otazu, Renato Moreno, Scott Dowling COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda. There were no speakers on topics that were not on the Agenda. APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved. CONSENT CALENDAR REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES Recordings of the Health and Safety Commissions meetings are available online within three business days of the meeting. Visit to access those recordings.

19 Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting Synopsis February 9, 2017 CONTINUED BUSINESS 1. Exploring Strengthening and Expanding Current City Smoking Regulations Kevin Kearney, Senior Management Analyst, presented information and facilitated conversation on the potential of strengthening and expanding current City smoking regulations. During the meeting, the Commission reviewed previously discussed areas to strengthen and expand smoking regulations. These identified areas of discussion were derived from the American Lung Association s State of Tobacco Control report and suggestions from the City Council during the December 6, 2016 Study Session presentation. These areas include: Entryways Public Gatherings Sidewalks Outdoor Worksites Open Air Dining Hotels Citywide Prohibition Speakers: There were a total of six people present from the community of which there were four speakers. Speakers representing the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitor s Bureau, the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, and the Montage Hotel spoke representing business concerns about how additional smoking regulations would negatively affect the business and hotelier community. Three letters were read into public record. Two letters were against expanding the current smoking regulations and one letter was in favor of expanding current smoking regulations. The Commissioners proceeded to deliberate and agreed upon all aspects of the identified areas of discussion, with the exception of special events. Commissioner Schwartz voiced concern that designated smoking areas should be required, and felt that requiring a designated area would ensure that smokers would not hide their smoking at the event or push attendees out of the event into unintended areas in search for a smoking location. Commission Schwartz felt that having a required area would ensure that smoking attendees would be focused to one designated location. Ultimately, the consensus was to maintain current smoking regulations at special events, which is to regulate smoking throughout the event but voluntarily allow for a designated smoking area. After consideration, the Commissioners unanimously agreed upon the following recommendation to the City Council to strengthen the current smoking regulations: 1. Smoking is prohibited in the public right of way (which includes public sidewalks and alleyways), except smoking will only be allowed if and only if the smoker is actively passing on the way to another destination. 2. Smoking is prohibited within 20 feet of open air dining, except smoking will be allowed if and only if the smoker is actively passing on the way to another destination.

20 Health and Safety Commission Special Meeting Synopsis February 9, Regulations pertaining to designated smoking areas at special events and hotels will remain unchanged. 4. Funding is to be allocated for enforcement of the ordinance with these additions Motion: MOVED by Chair Nazarian, SECONDED by Commissioner Lurie to adopt the Motion (5-0). Commissioners Schwartz, Ross, Lurie, Vice Chair Demeter, Chair Nazarian NEW BUSINESS PROJECT UPDATES COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: February 9, 2017 / 5:04 p.m.