BEVERLY HILL CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS October 4, 2018 9:00 AM J 1 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: October 4, 2018 /9:01 AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Hendry, Seidel, Vice Chair Solnit, Chair Meshkaty Commissioner Manaster 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: Todd McKim, Kory Kiem, Nathalia Ospina, David Gingold APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair and with the consensus of the Commission, the agenda was approved as amended, and a verbal update on the Third Street Crosswalk will be provided by staff. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes Consideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission regular meeting of September 6,2018. Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Hendry, SECONDED by Vice Chair Solnit to approve the Consent Calendar for the regular meeting minutes of September 6, 2018 as presented (4-0) Commissioners Hendry, Seidel, Vice Chair Solnit, Chair Meshkaty CARRI ED Recordings of the Traffic and Parking Commission s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.orci
Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 4, 2018 REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES 2. Police Department Report Lieutenant Moreno and Lieutenant Trejo provided the Police Department report. CONTINUED BUSINESS No items NEW BUSINESS 3. 200 and 300 Blocks of South Canon Drive Preferential Parking Permit Zone Consideration of two resident-initiated petitions to modify the existing preferential parking permit regulation for the 200 and 300 blocks of South Canon Drive to No Parking Anytime Except by Permit. Transportation Planning Analyst Christian Vasquez presented a report for a request to modify the preferential parking permit zone for the 200 and 300 blocks of South Canon Drive. The lead petitioners had also requested a zone designation change after submittal of the petitions. Speakers: Ken Moret, Christine Skirmuntt, Shiva Bennamfar, Mark Elliot, Sam Storm, Scott Patterson, Paul Bernstein, Sam Enayati, Kathy Harounian, Fahamarz Yadegari, Jason Lorin, Yehouda Masjedi, Charles Smith, Michael Bonert A letter from resident Flora Iniati was read into the record. Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Seidel, SECONDED by Commissioner Hendry to deny the request of petitioners for modifications to Zone Q for the 200 and 300 blocks of South Canon Drive (3-1) Commissioners Hendry, Seidel, Chair Meshkaty Vice Chair Solnit CARRI ED PROJECT UPDATES 4. Complete Streets Plan Project update and receive public comment. Speakers: Kory KIem, Mark Elliot Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz provided an update on the Complete Streets Project, including a future Commission study session meeting. Page 2of3
Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 4, 2018 5. Purple Line Extension Project update and receive public comment. Speakers: Paul Bernstein Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer provided a brief update on Section 1 and Section 2 of the Purple Line Extension including completion of jet grouting, advanced utility relocation, and the holiday moratorium. QUARTERLY REPORTS No items STATUS REPORTS 6. Staff Status Report a. South Santa Monica Boulevard Parking b. North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project c. Southern California Edison Closures d. Traffic Calming Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz provided the staff status report, including a recap of the striping reconfiguration of South Santa Monica Boulevard, the completion of the North Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project, upcoming Southern California Edison closures for vault replacement work, and the upcoming Traffic and Parking Commission Special Meeting to discuss Southwest Traffic Calming on October 15, 2018. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair requested an update of the Third Street Crosswalk. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz provided a brief update on the construction status of the Third Street Crosswalk. 7. 2019 Draft Meeting Schedule With the concurrence of the Commission, the January 3 Traffic and Parking Commission meeting will be moved to Thursday, January 10, 2019, and the July 4 Traffic and Parking Commission meeting will be moved to July 11, 2019. ADJOURNMENT Date /Time: October 4, 2018 /12:17PM Page 3 of 3
rr BEVERLY HI us CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS October 11,2018 1:30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: October 11,2018 / 1:31 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair Licht Ryan Gohlich, Masa Alkire, Timothea Tway, Chloe Chen, 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: Ron Richards, Rochelle Maize, Josh Krom, Avril Krom, Rich Maize 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 Planning Commission regular meeting of September 13, 2018. Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Gordon, SECONDED by Commissioner Shooshani to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented (5-0). Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair Licht Recordings of the Planning Commission s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 11,2018 CARRIED REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUSINESS No items PLANNING COMMISSION I BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS I PLANNING AGENCY PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS 2. 9031 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD Conditional Use Permit (PLI 8041 95) Request to re-authorize a Conditional Use Permit for vehicle service uses associated with an existing vehicle dealership. 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 Pade Communications: Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Chloe Chen, Assistant Planner Robert Bollin, on behalf of Jim Falk Lexus Automotive Group Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Gordon, SECONDED by Commissioner Shooshani to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0). Commissioners Ostroff, Gordon, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair Licht CARRI ED 3. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE FINDINGS FOR CERTAIN MINOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND CENTRAL R-1 PERMITS City-initiated zone text amendment to modify the findings for certain Minor Accommodations and Central R-1 Permits. 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 the amendment. Ex Pafle Communications: Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Timothea Tway, AICP, Senior Planner City Initiated Page 2 of 4
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October11, 2018 Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Block, SECONDED by Commissioner Shooshani to adopt the resolution as amended (4-1). Commissioners Gordon**, Shooshani, Vice Chair Block, Chair Licht Commissioner Ostroff* *Commissioner Ostroff stated his vote of no is regarding the deletion of the phrase or the public welfare, and that he is otherwise in favor of the changes. **Commissioner Gordon stated that she would vote yes because she wants to forward the item, but she would like for the staff report that is presented to the City Council to include significant discussion of the words or the public welfare and give the City Council the opportunity to understand the discussion that took place when the Planning Commission discussed the item. CARRIED The Commission took a recess at 3:41 PM. The Commission reconvened at 3.49 PM. STUDY SESSION 4. STUDY SESSION ON TIME LIMITS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT AT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS City initiated zone text amendment to modify the findings for certain Minor Accommodations and Central R-1 Permits. 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 the amendment. Ex Parte Communications: Chair Licht disclosed communications with Ron Richards. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Timothea Tway, AICP, Senior Planner City-initiated Ron Richards, Debbie Weiss Chair Licht read into record a letter from Thomas White, on behalf of the Municipal League of Beverly Hills. The Commission received the staff report and public comment. After discussion, the Commission determined that unless extended by the Chair, the Applicant s presentation will be limited to fifteen (15) minutes, and individual public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Commission directed staff to include these guidelines on future Commission agendas. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting o This item was not discussed; meeting video is available online Page 3 of 4
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 11,2018 COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF City Planner Updates o City Planner Ryan Gohlich advised the Commission of the following: At the City Council Study Session on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, staff will present an item regarding mixed-use development in the City, to determine if there is sufficient City Council interest to direct the Planning Commission to initiate a study regarding regulations for mixed-use development in the City. The November 8, 2018 Planning Commission regular meeting will also have an evening session at 7:00 PM, at which time the Commission will begin discussion on the proposed Beverly Hilton project. The Commission will have the opportunity to provide comments on both the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the project, however no decisions on the project will made at that time. All Commissioners have confirmed availability for a special meeting of the Planning Commission on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 7:00 PM, at which time the Commission will have the opportunity to provide comments on the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and proposed project at 100 North Crescent Drive. No decisions on the project will be made at that time. 5. Upcoming Projects List o Received and filed 6. 2018 Meeting Schedule o Received and filed; the October 25, 2018 meeting has been cancelled. 7. 2019 Draft Meeting Schedule o Received and filed; no proposed meeting dates were changed. Commissioner Ostroff will not be present at the May 9, May 23, and September 26 meetings. Commissioner Gordon will not be present at the April 25 meeting. ADJOURNMENT Date I Time: October 11, 2018 I 5:06 PM Page 4 of 4
BEVERLY ILLs CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SYNOPSIS October 15, 2018 7:00 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: October 15, 2018/7:01 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Hendry, Manaster, Vice Chair Solnit, Chair Meshkaty Commissioner Seidel Aaron Kunz, Jessie Hoizer, 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: David Gingold APPROVAL OF AGENDA By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT CALENDAR No items REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES No items CONTINUED BUSINESS No items Recordings of the Traffic and Parking Commission s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
Traffic and Parking Commission Special Meeting Synopsis October 15, 2018 NEW BUSINESS 1. Southwest Traffic Calming Introduction of the Southwest Traffic Calming efforts by staff and consultants, followed by a discussion of proposals and next steps. Speakers: Ken Goldman, Milton Hyman, David Suber, Margie Blatt, Sybil Goldrich, Mel Legget, David Gordon, Myra Porter, Dr. Sharon Ignarro, Darlene Schlossberg, Joseph Gabbaian, David Gingold, Sheri Hirschfeld, Valerie Wisot Deputy Director of Transportation Aaron Kunz and Fehr & Peers Consultants Steve Brown and Mike Samuelson presented background information and a report for potential neighborhood traffic calming tools for the Southwest area of the City. Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer gave a brief presentation on traffic mitigation in relation to the Metro Purple Line Extension. Fehr & Peers and City staff have met with Southwest Homeowners Association representatives to provide information on a variety of traffic calming options. Southwest Homeowners Association President Ken Goldman also presented a trial proposal requesting traffic circles along Charleville Boulevard and Gregory Way and peak-hour turn restrictions. The Commission agreed the next step is to conduct outreach in order to gauge resident interest. Staff will provide a draft survey for Commission review. PROJECT UPDATES No items QUARTERLY REPORTS No items STATUS REPORTS No items COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date I Time: October 15, 2018 I 9:57 PM Page 2 of 2
BEVERLY CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS October 17, 2018 1:30 PM MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: October 17, 2018/1:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye Mark Odell, 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 presented. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission special meeting of September 12, 2018. Motion: ABSENT: MOVED by Commissioner Peteris, SECONDED by Commissioner Gardner Apatow to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented (4-0- 1). Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye CARRI ED Recordings of the Architectural Commission s meetings are available online at wwwbeverlvhills.or
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 17, 2018 REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES CONTINUED BUISNESS 2. 264 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD Sixt Car Rental (PLI 806320) Request for approval of a sign accommodation to allow a sign on a wall facing private property, business identification signage and an awning for Sixt Car Rental. 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 (Continued item from the May 16, 2018 Architectural Commission meeting). Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Murray Fischer Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Peteris, SECONDED by Chair Hirschfeld to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). ABSENT: Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye CARRIED NEW BUSINESS 3. 456 NORTH RODEO DRIVE Celine (PLI 820420) Request for approval of a construction barricade graphic for Celine. 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: ABSENT: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Ashok Vanmali Gruen Associates MOVED by Commissioner Peteris, SECONDED by Vice Chair Persovski to adopt the resolution as presented (4-0-1). Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye CARRI ED Page 2 of 5
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 17, 2018 4. 319 NORTH RODEO DRIVE Dior (PLI 820426) Request for approval of revisions to a previously approved façade modification, a sign accommodation for multiple business identification signs, and a construction barricade graphic for Dior. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider adoption of a Categorical Exemption for this project. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Motion: ABSENT: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Lulu Saleh Montalba Architects James Matson MOVED by Vice Chair Persovski, SECONDED by Commissioner Gardner Apatow to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye CARRIED The Commission took a recess at 2:30 PM. The Commission reconvened at 2:37 PM. 5. 300 NORTH RODEO DRIVE Van Cleef & Arpels (PLI 820424) Request for approval of a façade remodel, a sign accommodation to allow multiple business identification signs, and awnings along the second floor for Van Cleef & Arpels. 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: ABSENT: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Roy Hasson Permit Advisors MOVED by Commissioner Gardner Apatow, SECONDED by Vice Chair Persovski to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye CARRIED Page3of5
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 17, 2018 6. 145 SOUTH RODEO DRIVE Amiri (PLI 820425) Request for approval of a façade remodel, business identification signage, landscaping, and a construction barricade graphic foramiri. 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: ABSENT: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Bra nka Knezevic Plana Architects MOVED by Vice Chair Persovski, SECONDED by Chair Hirschfeld to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1). Commissioners Peteris, Gardner Apatow, Vice Chair Persovski, Chair Hirschfeld Commissioner Kaye CARRIED Commissioner Gardner Apatow left the meeting at 3:44 PM. PROJECT PREVIEW 7. 9120 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy (PU 820423) Request for a preliminary review for the expansion of the existing buildings and new construction. Project Planner: Project Applicant: Public Input: Fernando Solis, Associate Planner Shane Swerdlow Craig Lawson & Co., LLC The Commission received the presentation and provided feedback on the proposed project, but took no formal action on this item. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION Mayor s Cabinet Meeting o Chair Hirschfeld provided a brief update from the Mayor s Cabinet Meeting; meeting video is also available online COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF Urban Designer Updates Page4of5
Architectural Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 17, 2018 o o Urban Designer Mark QUell advised the Commission of the Family Fall Funtastic event, which is taking place at the Beverly Hills Farmers Market on Sunday, October 21. The City Council recently designated residences at 604 Alpine Drive and 626 North Camden Drive as local landmarks, which brings the City s count to 40 Local Landmarks. o The Great Shakeout Drill will take place at 10:18 AM on Thursday, October 18. Staff also showed a video regarding earthquake preparedness. 8. Staff-level Approvals o Received and filed 9. 2018 Meeting Schedule o Received and filed 10. 2019 Draft Meeting Schedule o Received and filed; no changes were made to the proposed dates. ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: October 17, 2018 / 4:25 PM Page5of5
BEVERLY HILLS CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 FINE ART COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS Thursday, October 18, 2018 4:00pm OPEN MEETING Date/Time: October 18, 2018/4:O3pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CIVILITY STATEMENT ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Smooke, Hiller, Vice Chair Vahn, Chair Rubins Kaye Pam Shinault, Kristin Buhagiar, Patty Acuna, Aida Thau APPROVAL OF AGENDA With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda. The Chair approved the agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED BUSINESS 1. Priority Exercise Commissioners were presented with independent art submissions as well as selections of artwork of preferred artists submitted by their colleagues on the Fine Art Commission for a detailed discussion on which to pursue for possible inclusion in the Beverly Hills City owned collection. Each Commissioner voted on their top 3 choices at the end of the exercise. Al Weiwel was selected as the top artists/artwork to pursue for acquisition. Al Weiwei is the most famous living contemporary artist. The piece that was proposed for acquisition is from this artist s personal collection. The proposed piece is called Roots and its asking price is $1.7 million, but the artist is offering to the City for $900,000 because he would like the piece to be in Beverly Hills in honor of Josh Roth, who recently passed away and who was the founder of the UTA art gallery Art Space (designed by Al Weiwel). This proposed art piece also comes with a donation of $200,000 toward the City s purchase price by the donor Andy Cohen, who is one of the producers of Ai Weiwei s documentary, and who wants to contribute towards the piece to be installed in Beverly Hills, in honor of his father who also passed away and was a Recordings of the Fine Art Commission s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
Fine Art Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 18, 2018 long time Beverly Hills resident. Ai Weiwei will be the focal point of exploration and examination by the Commission, with an eye to acquisition, for the next year. There was a tie on the second artist choice by the Commission between artist Liz Lamer and artist Sterling Ruby. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION The Commission gave an update on the art panel for the Metro Art selection. The artists that have been selected to create the art to be displayed in the Metro stations are fantastic and The Commission also announced that the Art Show was going to take place that weekend and they invited the community to join for the weekend event. The Commission also expressed the importance of conducting the Priority Exercise in annual basis and to step forward and ensure that the time lapse of 2 4 years between purchasing exercises, like it just happened in the recent years and that the Commission goes back to annual purchasing exercise of Fine Art. The Commission also informed that the City of San Francisco has passed an ordinance requires that women be depicted in at least 30% of the City sponsor artwork that contains non-fictional people. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF ADJOURNMENT Date I Time: October 18, 2018 / 4:49pm Page 2 of 2
BEVERLY HILLS CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Room 280A 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Date/Time: October23, 2018 /2:01 p.m. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SYNOPSIS Tuesday, October 23, 2018 2:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ms. Jennifer Lev led the Pledge of Allegiance. CIVILITY STATEMENT Chair Bilak read the Civility Statement. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Mishler, Fenton, Javor, Vice Chair Roston, Chair Bilak Commissioners Absent: Staff Present: Pam Shinault, Ten Angel, Jennifer Lev, Linda Kyriazi 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. Ms. Joanna Siracusa spoke about security at Coldwater Canyon Park in addition to the stream. APPROVAL OF AGENDA With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda. Chair Bilak amended to delete Tab 2 for this month. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Meeting from 9/25/2018. Motion by Fenton, Seconded by Mishler to approve the Meeting Minutes. (4/0) AYES ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CARRI ED Mishler, Fenton, Vice Chair Roston, Chair Bilak Javor Recordings of the Recreation and Parks Commission s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
Recreation and Parks Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 23, 2018 CONTINUED BUSINESS 2. Presentations: Recreation and Parks Commission Award A Commission award recognizing community contribution and leadership benefiting Beverly Hills residents Chair Bilak Moved to Tab. 6; Good and Welfare 3. Community Services Department Strategic Plan Assistant Director of Community Services, Pam Shinault, explained the purpose of the plan is to reach out to the customer that the department serves and get their feedback so that priorities and goals can be established to guide the work over the next three years. The information from the survey and group discussions will be compiled with a final report and plan written which will identify the goals, objectives and ways to implement the priorities. 4. Commissioner s Vision for Recreation, Parks, and Open Space in Beverly Hills. Chair Bilak requested an overview from the specific sections of the City s General Plan provided to the Commission and asked the item be placed on next month s agenda. Assistant Director of Community Services, Pam Shinault, provided the overview. NEW BUSINESS. PROJECT UPDATES, STATUS REPORTS, STAFF REPORTS 5. DIRECTOR S REPORT a. Capital Improvement Project Update The Greystone Library and other renovations are moving forward. The Archivist reviewed items for the museum display. Lower Greystone: The City Architect, Mandana Motahari, is working on site assessment. Once identified, the process for the creation of the Lower Greystone Adaptive Reuse Plan will be shared with Commission. b. Friedman Art Piece Update The installation and celebration dates are being coordinated. c. La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex Public Engagement Project The first Town Hall Meeting was held October 8, 2018 with great discussion, The second Town Hall Meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2018 at 7pm at the La Cienega Community Center. d. Cultural Arts Update. Staff is working with a consultant and has completed a preliminary discussion with the City Council Liaisons. A Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis has been requested by City Council. Monthly updates will be provided. e. Summer Camp Summary Recreation Service Manager, Ten Angel, provided an update. f. Youth Sports Registration Summary Commissioner Fenton requested a breakdown by age of youth using the fields. Page 2 of 4
Recreation and Parks Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October23, 2018 g. Adult Soccer League Senior Recreation Supervisor, Jennifer Lev, provided an update. h. Fall Beverly Hills Art Show Update Assistant Director of Community Services, Pam Shinault, provided an update. I. Woofstock 90210, November 4, 2018 is the next Community Services event, which is being held at Roxbury Park. j. Event Calendar Reviewed. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION 6. Mayor s Cabinet Meeting - Going forward, the Highlights of the Mayor s Cabinet Meeting will be emailed to the Commission when they become available, in addition to being included in the Commission s packet. The recorded videos for the Mayor s Cabinet meeting can be viewed on line at: https://www. beverlyhills.orq/livinq/beverlyhillstelevision/mayorscabinetmeetinqs/web.jsp Ad Hoc Committee Reports - Commissioner Mishler was introduced at the October 1, 2018 Beverly Hills Active Adult Club (BHAAC) Board Meeting. - Commissioner Fenton requested a list of seniors who are members of BHAAC for the Thanksgiving Lunch. - Chair Bilak encouraged the Commissioners who are assigned to an Ad Hoc Committee to attend one of the related meetings. - Staff to contact the Public Works Commission to request when a Recreation and Parks subject is on their agenda so Commissioners Javor and Fenton can attend. The Commission viewed photos that were included in their packet from the Master Garden program at lower Greystone. Good and Welfare - Chair Bilak requested information on a Friends of the Dog Park suggestion. - The Commission presented upcoming retiree, Ten Angel, with the Recreation and Parks award for providing the City of Beverly Hills with over 30 years of service creating unique recreation programs, such as the Volunteer Program, increasing summer camps to over 25 offerings and creating countless other memorable experiences, that for many in the Community, have become cherished memories. COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF 7. Priority List Review Current Commission Priority List - A photo of the Beverly Hills shield at the Electric Fountain was viewed. - Recreation Services Manager, Ten Angel, informed the Commission that the Bridge Club has opted not to do renovations at this time and wait and see the progression of the La Cienega Park and Recreation Complex feedback gathering efforts. Page 3 of 4
Recreation and Parks Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis October 23, 2018 8. Recreation and Parks Commission Upcoming Meetings Review calendar and attendance. - The December 14, 2018 date will be a Special Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting. PREPARATION OF NEXT MONTH S AGENDA - Staff to include issues raised by the public speaker. NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 27, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Date / Time: October 23, 2018/3:44 p.m. Page 4 of 4