VOL . LVI NO. 9
FEB. 28, 2020
THE NEWSPAPER OF RECORD FOR BEVERLY HILLS
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March 3 City Council Election Countdown Continues
IN THIS ISSUE
The Scene 6
BY L AUR A COLEMAN
Webster Opens at Beverly Center 8
To round out this final week before the 2020 Presidential Primary Election concludes on Tuesday, March 3, the six official Beverly Hills City Council candidates shared their platforms at the Senior Adult Forum debate, which was held at the Roxbury Park Community Center on Feb. 24. It marked the final of five planned City Council candidate debates in Beverly Hills. Once again, the two candidates the Courier chose to endorse, incumbent Council members Lili Bosse and Julian Gold,
M.D., proved themselves knowledgeable and informative in their responses. “Community is everything,” emphasized Councilwoman Bosse, who spoke at length about BOLD, housing and safety. The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Bosse grew up in Beverly Hills, attending its public schools and later sending her two sons to them as well. After becoming deeply active within the PTAs and the Beverly Hills Education Foundation, Bosse went on to serve on the Traffic and Parking Commission and then
as a member of the Planning Commission before being elected to City Council nine years ago. “What we need to focus on is housing for our seniors to make sure you can age in place and to bring the young generation and the families to stay in our community. We need to make sure it’s a safe City,” she told the roughly four dozen attendees at the recent forum. (Election continues on page 13)
Beloved Beverly Hills Restaurant edo by edoardo baldi Expands 1 2 Lili Bosse
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Los Angeles Honors Kobe and Gianna Bryant at Staples Center BY BIANCA HEY WARD
News 4 The Scene 6 Arts & Entertainment 8 Real Estate 1 0 Food & Wine 1 2 Health and Wellness 14 Travel 1 6 Community 1 8 Education 2 0 Courier Calendar 2 2 Community Voices 2 3 Birthdays 2 5 Fun & Games 2 6 Classifieds 2 8
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Los Angeles is no stranger to earthquakes. But on Jan. 26, the ground shook in way that couldn’t be measured on the Richter scale—a helicopter crashed in Calabasas, claiming the lives of Kobe Bryant, 41; Gianna Bryant, 13; Alyssa Altobelli, 14; Keri Altobelli, 46; John Altobelli, 56; Payton Chester, 13; Sarah Chester, 45; Christina Mauser, 38; and the pilot, Ara Zobayan, 50. The tragedy was felt throughout our community, with friends and family immediately texting one another. The shockwaves quickly spread throughout the world. On Feb. 24, roughly 20,000 people from all over the world came together in mourning for the memorial service celebrating the lives of Kobe and Gianna Bryant at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. In the crowd, men and women from all walks of life—children in strollers, seniors with walkers—locals and non-locals outfitted in Bryant Laker jerseys and graphic t-shirts with the faces of Bryant and Gianna with halos over their heads. The venue was completely sold out. Upon entering, guests were given a bag with a black cotton t-shirt printed with photos of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, a black circular pin with the letters ‘KB’ in yellow, a small pamphlet with pictures, and their ticket for, “A Celebration of Life: Kobe & Gianna Bryant" dated "2.24.20 | 10 a. m." The star-studded memorial began with
Beyonce Knowles-Carter, wearing a gold suit and purple nail polish that spelled out the names “Kobe” and “Gigi.” Her live performance included “XO" and "Halo." Behind Beyonce stood a gospel choir in white suits. (Kobe continues on page 21) Very rarely, there is someone so unique who is able to transcend beyond one
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Beverly Hills Faces $286M Unfunded Liability BY L AUR A COLEMAN
The fact that Beverly Hills is facing $286.1 million of unfunded pension liabilities by the end of June, as revealed in a recent presentation to City Council, is profound. For context, that amount would fund the Beverly Hills Police Department for five years. In fact, the City’s entire projected current fiscal year revenue stream of $265.7 million is still less than its total known unfunded pension liabilities, which represents the City’s obligations in paying the pensions of its employees. “It’s a big number,” stated Director of Finance Jeff S. Muir at the Feb. 18 City Council study session during a discussion on paying down the liability. In reviewing a trio of strategies to pay down the projected debt, Muir based his presentation on the most recent actuarial valuation provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) on June 30, 2018, which was $280.8 million. Strategies considered by the Council ranged from paying off the debt by 2035 to having the final payment occur in 2043. (Unfunded continues on page 17)
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2802 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND 9908 SANTA MONICA BLVD., LLC, FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE PROPERTIES AT 9908 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD FOR A MIXED USE PROJECT INCLUDING RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS AND COMMERCIAL RETAIL USE This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance approving a development agreement is associated with a 25-unit, four-story residential and commercial mixed-use Project located at 9908 South Santa Monica Boulevard. The Project required approval of various City entitlements, including: a Final EIR for the Project; a resolution approving a general plan amendment; an ordinance approving a zone text amendment and zone change; and a resolution approving a planned development and vesting tentative tract map for the Project. The Development Agreement eliminates uncertainty in planning and provides for the orderly development of the Project in a manner consistent with the City’s Official Zoning Regulations and the City’s General Plan. The agreement provides assurance to the Developer that the Project can proceed with the uses, density and other land use characteristics specified in the Project approvals. The City has determined that substantial benefit to the Public will accrue as a result of the development of the Project, including without limitation, the provision of additional housing in the area, the development of a mixed-use retail and residential project on currently vacant land, revitalization of an area of the City with new retail uses and luxury housing, and a monetary contribution to the City. The Development Agreement includes the following terms: • The requirement that the Developer pay the City a Public Benefit Contribution Fee of $5 million dollars. $1 million dollars shall be payed within 10 days of the effective date of the agreement or within 10 days of any tolling period related to any challenges to the Project’s approvals or the Project EIR. $1.5 million dollars shall be paid at the earlier of: 30 days after the issuance of a Building Permit or 36 months after the first payment. $2.5 million dollars shall be paid prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the Project. • An Environmental Mitigation and Sustainability (EMS) Fee is required to be paid concurrent with the close of each sales transaction associated with the Project. This EMS fee is required for the life of the Project. The EMS fee for FEB. 28, 2020
the first sales transaction(s) is 2% of the sales transaction amount. A 3% EMS fee is applicable to any subsequent sales transactions. • The Development Agreement has a 5 year term. The Developer has the option of exercising up to 2 one-year extensions. The Development must pay a $500,000 extension fee to exercise the first extension and a $1 million dollar extension fee to exercise the second extension. • Public Parking Obligation. The Developer is required to provide 54 parking spaces at their project site to the public. The maximum charge for this public parking cannot exceed the rate charged at nearby City parking facilities.
The Project, including the Development Agreement, has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. A Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) was prepared to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the Project. On February 4, 2020, the City Council reviewed the Final EIR and, by resolution, certified the EIR and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 20-O-2802 is available in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills held a public hearing on February 4, 2020 and adopted Ordinance No. 20-O-2802 during the regular City Council meeting on February 18, 2020. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Bosse, Friedman, Gold, Wunderlich, and Mayor Mirisch None None None
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Community Development Department at 310.285.1135. HUMA AHMED City Clerk PAGE 3
News Voting Centers in Beverly Hills
Bosse Engages Millennial Voters
Beverly Hills City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Dr., Municipal Gallery on 2nd Floor Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 2; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 3. The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Le Chateau Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through March 2; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 3. Beverly Hills Women's Club, 1700 Chevy Chase Dr., Ballroom and Garden Room Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Feb. 29 to March 2; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 3.
BY BIANCA HEY WARD
Election Night Parties on March 3 Hon. Lili Bosse: 7:30 p.m. at 624 N. Bedford Dr. Hon. Julian Gold: 8 p.m. at 526 N. Palm Dr. Commisioner Lori Greene Gordon: Email votelori2020@gmail.com *The other candidates, Rabbi Sidney Green, Robin Rowe and Aimee Zeltzer, shared with the Courier that they were not holding election night parties.
UCLA Raises $5.49 Billion BY SANDR A SIMS
UCLA has raised $5.49 billion as part of its Centennial Campaign fundraising effort making it one of the most significant campaigns by a public university. The funds support a broad array of UCLA initiatives including student scholarships, fellowships, and faculty research. “As we celebrate UCLA's first hundred years, the Centennial Campaign for UCLA has exceeded its goals and engaged students, faculty, friends and
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leaders in setting up the university for an even more remarkable second century,'' said UCLA Chancellor Gene Block. UCLA also received notable philanthropic commitments of more than $100 million, education and research. Funds raised through the campaign also include scholarships created by the cast and crew of “The Big Bang Theory” for students in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
(From left) Christina, Sebastian and Julia Vericella, Beverly Hills High School alumni and members of the family that owns Il Cielo, with Councilwoman Lili Bosse On Feb. 24, Beverly Hills City Council incumbent, Lili Bosse, held a campaign event at the restaurant Il Cielo targeting a very specific and sometimes forgotten demographic: millennials. “When I ran for office the last time, I was the only candidate who was using social media to really connect with all generations,” Bosse told the Courier. Bosse is savvy when it comes to using Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to connect and engage with residents, particularly those who are younger. “I do my own social media, so anybody who wants to reach out to me will hear from me directly,” said Bosse.
“I don’t let anyone do it. Social media has always been my voice, so everything you see, that’s me personally posting or commenting.” On reaching millennials, Bosse said, “I don't think I have difficulty reaching younger voters because, in my mind, I don't see an age difference. I really listen to what an 18-year-old has to say and what an 88-year-old has to say.” Many younger voters at the event know Bosse through their parents and the community, but most don’t know the names of all six candidates. A generation of younger people who grew up in the city and are fresh out of college or are early in their careers, can’t afford to live in Beverly Hills. Their families still live in Beverly Hills, but their friends don’t. Voters in their 20’s told the Courier that if there was a more active millennial population, they would be more inclined to be more present. Among the crowd, there was a general sense of hopefulness that the future of Beverly Hills will help enable them to come back home and raise families of their own here. In large part, their opinions are shaped by their positive experience at BHHS where the consensus was students felt academically challenged and stimulated.
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Beverly Hills Public Library Eliminates Fines for Youth BY L AUR A COLEMAN
Youngsters will no longer have to pay the price for overdue books at the Beverly Hills Public Library thanks to a recent decision to eliminate fines on materials checked out by youth under 18 years old. “We have found that overdue fines prevent young patrons from checking out books and other materials and we are here to encourage people to use library services, not obstruct them from doing so,” said Library Administrator Karen Buth. “We want our materials to be returned on time but understand that children are not able to come to the library without their caregivers, and we hope this new policy provides the flexibility they need.” After looking at the numbers, library staff found that overdue fines comprised less than one percent of the library’s operating budget and in fact cost more in staff time to collect than what was received. In addition to actually costing the library money, Buth said that overdue fines seemed to prevent children from checking out books and other materials from the library. In tandem with the new policy, the library also cleared all current youth
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accounts, eliminating any existing fines so that all youngsters now have a clean slate. While fines are eliminated, fees for books not returned after 30 days will continue to be assessed as lost and billed accordingly. Patrons will then have 30 more days to pay the bill or return their books. “While we don’t want late fees to deter people from using our services, we value our collection and will continue to charge for lost books so they can be replaced and to ensure our collection remains complete,” Buth said. Among the newest additions to the library's collection are 160,000 materials of TV and radio broadcast history once housed by the Paley Center for Media, which recently closed its Beverly Hills location. The library also instituted another new policy of not charging patrons to place a reserve on books or other materials. Patrons are allowed up to 10 reserves or requests per account and once the item is reserved, it is held for seven business days. For more information about the new policy, visit www.beverlyhills.org/libraryfines or call 310-288-2222.
Beverly Hills Takes Steps to Educate Community on Brink of Coronavirus Pandemic BY L AUR A COLEMAN
With pundits predicting continued exponential growth across the globe of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), which was first identified in Wuhan, China, the City of Beverly Hills is taking active steps to educate residents about the disease and what they can best do to prepare. “While the overall risk associated with Novel Coronavirus remains low according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), the City continues to prepare for this and all emergencies,” Director of Emergency Management, Resilience and Recovery Pamela Mottice-Muller told the Courier. “And as the City does its part to prepare, we ask our residents to remain vigilant, prepare emergency supplies, practice good hygiene and make healthy choices.” Touted as a global silent pandemic, given the virus’s long asymptotic incubation period – around 83,000 people have been infected all over the world – countries continue to take active measures, each in different ways. In Italy, for example, which until last week
had just a handful of cases before ballooning to 650 this week, some 50,000 people in 11 cities are now on lockdown. In China, which is now reporting just under 78,500 cases and 2,800 deaths, tens of millions of people have been on lockdown throughout the country for weeks. And while quarantining a city may seem like a preposterous notion in modern day U.S., experts say that such draconian measures may in fact be the only way to successfully contain an outbreak. Like all respiratory viruses, COVID-19 appears to spread predominately from close person-to-person contact within six feet. While it is unlikely that the City will be forced to imminently go on lockdown, it is not outside the realm of possibility that such a need may arise one day in the future. City spokesperson Keith Sterling told the Courier that any such decision involving a citywide quarantine would not be unilateral and would involve both the CDC and the County. (Coronavirus continues on page 17)
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The Scene BY CAROLE DIXON
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The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 51st NAACP Image Awards winners during a special ceremony which was broadcast live on BET, Feb. 22 from the Pasadena Civic Center Auditorium. Winners of the night included Lizzo for Entertainer of the Year; Angela Bassett, Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series “9-1-1;” Jamie Foxx, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture “Just Mercy;” Lupita Nyong’o, Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture “Us;” Marsai Martin, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture “Little." During the ceremony, NAACP President and CEO, Derrick Johnson, presented global music and fashion icon, business entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Rihanna, with the President’s Award which is presented in recognition of a special achievement and distinguished public service. Photos by Sandra Sims 2
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Arts & Entertainment Webster Opens at Beverly Center BY CAROLE DIXON
The Webster Founder and Creative Director, Laure Heriard Dubreuil, along with Dakota Fanning and Arianne Phillips, hosted an intimate event to unveil the luxury multi-brand retailer’s new Los Angeles flagship location. The 11,000 square feet pink concrete storefront was designed by acclaimed architect Sir David Adjaye OBE. The Beverly Center affair featured a performance by Jacques Lesure and Kelsey Lu, a curated setlist by Kitty Cash, a portrait Studio by The Collective You, Champagne fountain by Piper-Heidsieck, succulent bites by Petrossian and crafted cocktails by Rémy Martin. 1
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Real Estate Pendry Residences and Montage Continues West Coast Expansion BY CAROLE DIXON
Pendry Residences Park City Imagine a ski beach with world-class dining and a cozy tequila yurt when you head down from some of the country’s best slopes at the Canyons Village in Park City. Brentwood based developer Brian Shirken of Columbus Pacific Properties, who hails from Durban, South Africa, is bringing those perks and more to the mountain ski town just a short one hour and twenty-minute flight from Los Angeles. As the first luxury national brand to enter the Park City marketplace in the past nine years, Pendry Residences Park City will fully open in 2021 but has already released part of the collection for 2020. Yes, Hollywood flocks to Park City around Sundance film festival time but the growth spurt really began about six years ago when Vail Resorts entered the local market and connected Park City and Canyons Mountain, creating the largest ski mountain in the United States. With the world-class mountain primed for more ski tourism and vacation homes, they needed the accommodations to match. According to Shirken, who has been skiing here with his family for decades, “Its exactly what was missing. People love Park City but they needed something accessible and family-friendly. It will be cool with variety for everyone from high-end to casual.” Shirken and his wife Kirsten, who has been building homes in the area for the past six years, were apparently right on the money. They sold more than 50 percent of the 152 Pendry units in the first 90 days. “Historically most of the accommodations in Park City are mid-market and then highend in Deer Valley.” Before you think this will become yet another high-priced development out of financial reach for most locals, this is not the plan. “Park City was lacking the 5-star experience but at an accessible price point,”
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Shirken told the Courier. “We wanted to create something more accessible but not sacrificing luxury and experience. We are right in the center of all the action and will have a new ski lift that will provide access into the heart of the mountain. We are creating the new ski village for the Canyons base.” The Shirkens decided to build smaller units and develop a wider range of properties so that people had access at various price points. The range is from $595,000 for studio to $3.5 million for a penthouse and everything in between. “We wanted it to be luxurious, architectural, high-service but accessible and hip, cool and energetic,” said Shirken. “We were introduced to the Pendry, Edition and One Hotel and it became clear that is what we wanted out position to be.” “It was time to build this type of project,”
confirmed Shirken. “For us, Montage was the company that we wanted to work with and their Pendry brand. We felt like they could be our partner and because it’s our first hotel we wanted a partner that could engage with us in a way that would have them looking at the project from our perspective as well as theirs.” This meant partnering with Alan and Michael Fuerstman, the dynamic father-son duo behind the Montage and Pendry brands in Southern California and Deer Valley. Alan is the founder, chairman and CEO of Montage International, and Mike is the co-founder and creative director for the Pendry. “Mike has humility and a sense of style and a strong sense of the vision for the brand,” Shirken told the Courier. “Montage has some of the best professionals working in the industry whether it be in construction or design, marketing or sales and they brought all of those resources to the table to enable us to create what we think is a really spectacular project.” Those resources include renowned architects SB out of San Francisco with IBI Group and top notch designers KES out of L.A. This team enabled them to create the lobby bar and a signature Japanese steak house with Montage that will lead to the only rooftop pool and bar in the area. “We wanted to hire the best of the best with the same passion and energy for the project that we have,” said Shirken. “And to have a very well respected, recognized brand like Pendry-Montage running the property.” This includes when people aren’t using their unit, Pendry will be renting it for them to offset cost of ownership. The ski in-and-out resort is fully furnished turn-key down to kitchen utensils marrying modern elegance and rustic mountain charm, with Italian Bertazzoni appliances in the open kitchens and a palette of warm woods, stones and metals, creating inviting interior spaces. Guests and residential owners will also have access to Spa Pendry with eight treatment rooms; a fitness center; Kids Club, video
arcade and more. Plus, this development is closer to the airport than Deer Valley. With a handful of other projects being built in the area, one can’t help but wonder how laid back and understated Park City will escape the peril of becoming another Aspen or Vail. “We are building a work-force housing project so that people can afford to live here,” said Shirken. “One of the biggest problems of ski towns is people that work in the resorts can’t afford to live there, but this is being done in a master plan kind of way with all levels of affordability and environmentally sensitive as well,” he added. There is a city plan in place for Park City to be carbon neutral by 2030. “Climate change is an existential risk to the ski industry,” said Shirken, “So all of our energy will be renewable.” “This is an amazing quality of life. Many ski towns aren’t real. We have great restaurants, bars and clubs. We have it all but it’s understated. We are not Aspen,” Shirken concluded. While L.A. is flocking, so is the next generation of Mexico City. For Shirken it’s not just the winter sports but also the amazing summers with hiking, biking, waterskiing, fly fishing and golf. “It takes you away from all the problems of the world when you are here.” Back in Los Angeles, Pendry Hotels & Resorts has already announced the first release of Pendry Residences West Hollywood by Montage Hotels & Resorts for purchase. Together with AECOM Capital, the investment adviser of global infrastructure firm AECOM, and Combined Properties Chairman Ronald S. Haft, the Sunset Boulevard corner in the old House of Blues space is still in full construction mode but scheduled for a fall 2020 opening. At this location, the 40 residences will range from $3 million to $30 million and will include a 149-room hotel with multiple Wolfgang Puck concepts and a membership only club called The Britely.
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The Britely Private Club West Hollywood Architectural residences by EYRC feature floorplans ranging from 2,900 to 6,000 square feet with large private verandas. Select homes include landscaped terraces of up to 3,400 square feet with private pools, spas, and outdoor kitchens with incredible views. Designed by Martin Brudnizki, the interiors include custom kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows, white oak floors, Poliform walk-in closets and dressing rooms, and private elevator access from a secured parking garage. Swiss-born Estelle Lacroix who worked for Thomas Keller in New York, and opened the NeueHouse in Hollywood, was brought in as the Managing Director of Lifestyle for the private club that will only be accepting 2,000 members. “We are trying to build a community,” said LaCroix. “A lot of social clubs and co-working spaces have opened in the area but we want to focus on being a place for fun and an intimate community with lots of amenities and programming.” Part of that programming will include a private garden entrance, an L.A. focused retail store, a rec room with a bowling alley and screening room, plus a private elevator that will take you to the spa, 24-hour gym, pool or private rooftop with a Hollywood Hills view. There will be a music venue programed several times a week with a 200-person capacity and hopefully, the popular Live at Montage concert series from Deer Valley will continue at this location. Lacroix added, “What music venue in LA gives you access to great food and drinks?” Five Questions with Mike Fuerstman, Co-Founder and Creative Director for Pendry BHC: How are you splitting your time between locations in West Hollywood and Park City? Mike Fuerstman: My family and I lived blocks from where Pendry West Hollywood is located for almost 10 years, and while we reside most of the year in Orange County, will FEB. 28, 2020
The Pendry Residences West Hollywood still own our home in West Hollywood. It is one of the most exciting, dynamic, and walkable neighborhoods in the world. We plan to spend much of the year at Pendry West Hollywood as the epicenter for our social life and business lives. I’m sure we will host lots of dinners, entertain in the social club and on the rooftop, and generally be around to mingle with guests and friends, making sure the hotel feels amazing. Pendry Park City will be our winter escape. The summer in the mountains is lovely as well, but we wait all year for the snow and the chance to ski and make memories together. Between the festive season, Sundance, ski week, and a couple of long weekends, we will be there plenty in the winter. We will usually go for at least a few weekends in the summer as well. What was your vision for Pendry Park City and why did you want to expand in that market? We envision Pendry Park City to be a modern ski resort, one of the first in North America with a contemporary architectural point of view. The design is elegant and chic, yet comfortable. We will have unique venues that aren’t typically featured in a ski resort, such as a rooftop pool and event space, disco parlor, several boutiques for shopping, a variety of interesting restaurants, and some other surprises. We have always loved Park City (and personally it’s where I learned how to ski) and we have had great success with our Montage Deer Valley resort. But we’ve always been on the lookout for the opportunity to create another type of mountain resort, one that is much more contemporary in design and programming, to push forward the idea of what a North American ski hotel can be. When we met Brian and Kirsten Shirken, our visionary partners, and began to hear their ambition for a modern resort in the middle of The Canyons, we knew this was the perfect fit for Pendry.
Are there plans to expand the Live at the Montage music concept to the West Hollywood or Pendry Park City or how will music be infused in the properties? Live at Montage is awesome! I’m really proud of the program our team at Montage Deer Valley has put together. We would love to do something similar for Pendry Park City, we’re just starting to explore what a collaboration would look like and are talking to a few artists. Fortunately, we have the venues to create something spectacular. Live music is in our DNA as a company, so our guests can almost certainly expect some sort of cultural music series. There are similarities but how will the audience and programming of events differ from Sunset strip to Park City and the forthcoming La Quinta location? Every Pendry property offers bold and sophisticated design and caters to guests that want a stylish, luxury experience, but yes, West Hollywood, Park City, and La Quinta are all very different. And each Pendry Hotel has an entirely unique collection of offerings that are reflective of its destination. Pendry West Hollywood, for example, has a Social Club with bar and bowling alley, a screening room, a music venue, and some glamorous and intimate bars. And all of the culinary offerings are in partnership with LA’s most acclaimed chef, Wolfgang Puck. The vibe is very glamorous and very LA, and the venues and programming reflect as much. Pendry Park City is the center of a ski village, with a ski-in, ski-out location and jumping off point for outdoor experiences, an amazing Après ski bar and lounge, multiple restaurants, a disco parlor, a collection of shopping boutiques. The style is contemporary and fresh, with offerings that are active and bustling. With Pendry La Quinta, we are bringing to life a modern desert resort experience. The architecture is mid-century, the interiors
are clean and sophisticated, and both take advantage of the sweeping views of the Santa Rosa mountains. The grounds are serene while the pool scene is buzzing. We have an incredible golf course that wraps the base of the mountain, as well as our neighboring Montage property with a signature Spa Montage. The whole setting allows for this amazing escapism, just a few hours’ drive from LA. All three properties, West Hollywood (city), Park City (mountains), and La Quinta (desert) feature amazing spas and fitness centers, resort pools, and some of the best assortments of bars and restaurants in their destinations. And all offer truly spectacular residences available for purchase, which allow our guests to live more permanently with us and enjoy this lifestyle year-round. With so much competition in L.A. especially on Sunset - how do you plan to keep things interesting for the Pendry project? What do you see as key differentiators for the brand in the West Hollywood location? We’re really fortunate at Pendry West Hollywood. We have a world class location on Sunset, with views of all of Los Angeles. We have world class architecture and interiors, with AIA architect of the year Ehrlich Architects and esteemed designer Martin Brudnizki, respectively. We have one of the all-time great chefs, Wolfgang Puck, a Los Angeleno, overseeing all of the culinary destinations on property. On top of that, we are introducing a Social Club, screening room, music venue, rooftop pool, and a tremendous spa. And as a Southern California luxury hospitality company, this is a home market for us, and our team is so excited to bring our gracious service culture to West Hollywood and make our guests and residents feel amazing. This should be a winning combination of team, product, place, and culture - we can’t wait to bring it to life.
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Food & Wine Beloved Beverly Hills Restaurant edo by edoardo baldi Expands BY CAROLE DIXON
Main edo dining room at The Grove. Photos by Jakob Layman On any given day or night Canon Drive on the corner Brighton is buzzing behind the green- hedged façade with a cacophony of laughter and clinking glasses. Plates of pasta and salads pour out of the kitchen and onto the crammed dining room tables and the small outdoor patio space at ebaldi. Around the corner, it’s like a little slice
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of Europe at the brand’s casual café spin-off, edo. Here you can find a walk-up counter and bar with only a few tables where you can nip in for a coffee or a quick sandwich during the day. Mind you, there is also a long line with a wait by about 12pm." “Every day the same people come and it’s always busy,” said longtime employee
Enrique Sosa who worked at the Beverly Hills flagship before setting off to help with the current expansion. This Italian staple has spread further west in 2018 with edo little bites at Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades owned by Caruso. Renowned chef and celebrated restauranteur Edoardo Baldi recently entered into his second venture with Caruso to open edo by edoardo baldi at The Grove in late December of 2019. “It is a dream come true to have a restaurant at The Grove,” said Edoardo Baldi. “We have a location at another Caruso property, Palisades Village, which has been a tremendous success for us and I am looking forward to replicating that success here at The Grove.” The popular and endlessly crowded outdoor mall offers plenty of foot traffic for seated service akin to the Canon Drive restaurant but also grab-and-go options including a walk-up espresso and pastry counter all under one roof. Menu highlights include the edo croissant, e. baldi’s famous chicken salad, and fusilli Al Pacino. Located down a charming cobble-stone path on Bow Street with twinkling lights next to See’s Candies, the new location embodies Edoardo’s signature culinary excellence while combining the beautiful balance of his Tuscan-style Beverly Hills fine dining establishment with his more playful cafés. Born in Tuscany, Edoardo Baldi grew up learning how to cook true Italian food from his mother and grandmothers. At the age of ten, he moved to Los Angeles with his family, where his father opened Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi, which quickly became and remains one of the city’s most coveted and exclusive fine dining establishments located in Santa Monica. Today, Baldi continues to celebrate and share the passion of his culinary heritage, rooted in Italian cuisine using simple ingredients. Or as Baldi describes it, “Tuscan food with an accent of Emilia-Romanga.”
Even with the other cafe locations, the pizza dough and pastas are still prepared every day at ebaldi on Canon Drive to keep the same quality that has made this eatery a landmark in 90210 for decades. Back at The Grove, they are building on the energy of the café that complements Caruso’s experience-driven mission. “We have been so pleased with the incredible success of edo little bites at Palisades Village, so bringing Edoardo Baldi’s newest creation to The Grove was a natural next step for us,” said Julie Jauregui, Senior Vice President, Retail Operations and Leasing at Caruso. “We’re excited to offer our guests a place to enjoy some of Baldi’s famous Italian staples as they relax on Bow Street, or grab coffee and pastries as they explore and shop at The Grove.” Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, edo by edoardo baldi offers a relaxing respite from a hectic lifestyle anytime of the day or night with Italian favorites from the original menu plus a curated selection of wines and specialty cocktails such as the Limoncello, lemon sorbetto and prosecco, which could also double as a dessert. This sleek location was also personally designed by Baldi. The restaurant’s interiors encompass a stylish modern lounge, furnished by Ligne Roset, while outdoor seating spills onto the street where diners can people watch The Grove customers. AO served as the official architect for the space and are also partnering with Baldi for the edo little bites location coming to Manhattan Village in Manhattan Beach this year. “The Grove was a natural fit for our next café. It’s a magical place, that goes so much beyond just shopping and I love watching the guests here make memories together with friends and family. We are now beginning construction on our next location in Manhattan Village, and are in discussion to bring the edo line of cafes to the San Fernando Valley,” confirmed Baldi. edolittlebites.com.
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(Election continued from page 1) “Our goal has to be able to create an environment where seniors can age in place. Certainly that would be my goal, to be able to stay here forever and have a City which supports that and allows that to happen,” said Councilman Gold, who served on both the Traffic and Parking Commission and the Recreation and Parks Commission before being elected to City Council in 2011 along with Bosse. Dr. Gold, an anesthesiologist for 40 years, highlighted the recently expanded Nurse Practitioner Program, which he helped bring to life, as a novel method in which the City supports its residents and particularly its senior population. Lori Gordon, a member of the Planning Commission since 2015, likewise offered thoughtful potential solutions to help improve the City. One suggestion made by Gordon, who grew up here and attended the local public schools, as did her two daughters, was to provide residents with parking passes that would make it free for them to park in Beverly Hills during the evenings in order to incentivize locals to patronize local establishments, like restaurants. Gordon also recommended dramatically revamping the Planning Department and moving forward with a mixed-use ordinance. Write-in candidate attorney Aimee Zeltzer, whose name voters will actually have to write on the ballot, was consistent with her previous entreaties that the City prioritize closing the Pico Oil Refinery and keeping open the City-owned “Log Cabin” in West Hollywood. Closer to home, Zeltzer,
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who served as a board member of the South Robertson Neighborhood Council before moving to Beverly Hills this past November, advocated creating an auxiliary police force. Currently, Beverly Hills does have a small reserve police force (the term for “auxiliary police force” on the west coast), consisting of seven volunteer officers. Technologist Robin Rowe emphasized his plan to build two 70-story towers in Beverly Hills and for the first time during a debate, refrained from mentioning his plan to build a gondola in the sky as a solution for the City’s traffic woes. For the third time during a debate, he also misstated the City’s current housing obligation, incorrectly saying that Beverly Hills had been tasked to build thousands of units over the past recent years. Rabbi Sidney Green continued with his push to allow marijuana dispensaries and warehouses to operate in the City of Beverly Hills. However, unlike in previous candidate forums where he occasionally elicited laughter from the audience with seemingly playful suggestions, such as adding a kosher ice cream shop as the solution to declining business tax revenue, Green went on the offensive, even asking the incumbents to drop out of the race at one point. Items discussed at length included cannabis, housing, nightlife, safety, security, and the forthcoming subway. “The most important thing you can do is vote,” said former Mayor Les Bronte, who moderated the forum. Registered voters can vote now through March 3 at two locations in Beverly Hills,
as well as at any active vote center around the county. Local voting locations are currently open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day) at City Hall and the Beverly Hilton. On Feb. 29, the Beverly Hills Women’s Club will also open its doors to accept absentee ballots as well as give voters the chance to use the brand-new Voting System for All People (VSAP), a touchscreen computerized ballot-marking device. As of Feb. 26, 259 residents had voted in-person at a Vote Center and 1,668
vote-by-mail ballots had been returned. There are a total of 21,856 registered voters in Beverly Hills. However, people can register to vote at a Vote Center through Election Day, March 3, in order to have their vote count in the election. Those who do vote in person will need to hit the “more” button on the City Council race in order to see all candidates listed on the ballot. “Don’t hit ‘next’ until you hit ‘more,’” recommends City Clerk Huma Ahmed.
Beverly Vista PTA's Black & White Masquerade on Feb. 20 included over 150 parents, staff and Board of Education members.
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Health and Wellness Health and Safety Commission Meeting Roundup BY SANDR A SIMS
The City of Beverly Hills strongly enforces smoking regulations that apply to traditional tobacco smoke, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices, and smoking of cannabis products. The Health and Safety Commission addressed this critical health issue during its meeting on Feb. 24, as it relates to vaping policies impacting Beverly Hills schools. The Commission also explored the potential health risks associated with 5G networks as part of its series of presentations from experts in the field. In addition, the Commission honored the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) for its service to the Beverly Hills community, including outreach to Beverly Hills High School (BHHS) students. Commission Vice Chairperson Cathy Baker told the Courier, “We chose to recognize and honor NAMI for their dedication to fighting the stigma behind mental illness and for assisting so many to live their best lives despite the challenges faced in mental health.” Anti-vaping Regulations Consistent with the City’s efforts to adopt regulations to prohibit smoking, Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education Vice President Rachelle Marcus presented to the Commission the District's new Vaping Resolution to oversee a multi- faceted educational campaign to eliminate student
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vaping at BHHS and Beverly Vista Middle School (BVMS). The educational resources will relate to prevention and cessation. She stated that there will also be a “Healthy Kids” survey to assess attitudes and use related to smoking. In response to an inquiry from Commission Chairperson Daniel Nazarian DMD about what the District is doing regarding enforcement of vaping, Marcus explained that the District is enforcing the policy with the use of camera surveillance. She noted that there are limits to the surveillance due to areas without cameras (e.g., restrooms) that they need to monitor. Education and enforcement of vaping regulations is in full force in the City as they introduced no-smoking/vaping street pole banners installed in several high-traffic areas. 75 street pole banners were installed on Feb. 18 across various locations in Beverly Hills. Study on Potential Risks of 5G Networks As part of the Commission’s ongoing review of potential risks associated with radio frequency safety and public exposure standards and regulations, expert Jerrold T. Bushberg Ph.D presented that 5G networks transmission of power lowers exposures of harmful radio frequency. He stated that the scientific resource is inconclusive at this time
as to whether proximity to cellphone towers was a high risk. Several residential neighborhoods, including those in Venice, Glendale, and Burbank, have expressed similar concerns about the health risks of 5G network towers. Over the summer, the San Diego City Council voted to pass regulations about where 5G towers should go. The regulation included special protections for historic areas and instructions to keep the new antennas unobtrusive. NAMI Mental Health Services During the recognition of NAMI for their leadership in providing mental health services
to members of the Beverly Hills community, Baker described NAMI as an “unsung hero that saves lives.” NAMI offers Beverly Hills residents free education services. Executive Director Erin Raftery Ryan, Program Director Tim Davis, and chair of the fundraising committee Adaline Fagen received the honor on behalf of NAMI. Ryan stated that NAMI is “changing the narrative about mental health to remove the shame and stigma." NAMI has worked collaboratively with the Norman Aid Student Support Center at BHHS. NAMI also plans to provide services to BVMS. Davis said, “Our work is not done."
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Travel Santa Barbara Culinary Experience Partners with Julia Child Foundation BY CAROLE DIXON
Alisal Guest Ranch Beloved American culinary icon and Francophile Julia Child spent her last years in Santa Barbara, but not before she changed the ho-hum dinner table forever by introducing American’s to her cookbook “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and her television show “The French Chef.” Last summer, the City of Santa Barbara proclaimed her birthdate of Aug. 15 as official ly Julia Child Day. For the first time since her death 16 years ago, her eponymous foundation for gastronomy and the culinary arts is co-hosting an annual celebration with the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience from Mar. 13 to 15. This great culinary escape takes place over three-days with more than 40 events in and around the American Riviera of Santa Barbara where you can eat and drink in some of the finest restaurants with top chefs, sommeliers and mixologists, plus actually learn a skill or two. Interactive events range from mastering paella to making your own olive oil or just meandering around Lotus Land in search of unique shrubs that might end up in your 5 p.m. cocktail later. In addition, some of L.A.’s top toques will be in town and participating in events from Ludo Lefebvre, Sherry Yard, Chris Bianco, Vartan Abgaryan, Susan Feniger
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Wine Dinner at Alisal and Mary Sue Milliken. “I love love love Santa Barbara,” Lefebvre told the Courier. “It is such a beautiful destination that truly embodies the California dream of coastal living. Being able to cook a meal at the magical Alisal Ranch and Resort paired with dessert by the talented Valerie Gordon, is pretty much as good at it gets.” Sharing the infectious celebration further in the county, The Hitching Post will also be featuring Julia-inspired specials including their oak-fired quail, polenta and grilled ratatouille using the late chef ’s famous recipe. Bob’s Well Bread Bakery is doing special menu croque monsieur for the occasion. This one-of-a-kind epicurean event will be a celebration of both Julia Child and Santa Barbara’s culinary scene. The late cookbook author, chef and TV personality was passionate about teaching others about the culinary arts—and was an aficionado of Santa Barbara, as a longtime resident. The culinary experience aims to gather the community and visitors to celebrate and learn more about the bounty of abundant local resources found in farms, ranches, vineyards and the ocean and the value of where good food comes from and how to cook. The non-profit organization in Child’s name gives grants to support research in culinary history, scholarships for professional culinary training, food writing and media, as well as professional development and food literacy programs. www.juliachildfoundation.org Highlights of the weekend include: -A new, complimentary downloadable Julia Child map of the chef’s favorite haunts in the Santa Barbara area for self-guided tours, specially created for the launch of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience. -Border Grill on the Beach: SBCE Signature Luncheon featuring Julia Child Award Recipients Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. -Tour of the wine cellar and Julia Childinspired dinner at San Ysidro Ranch. -Documentary screening of “Nothing Fancy” and dinner from Chef Claudette Zepeda (El Jardín) at Belmond El Encanto
-Five-course dinner at Bettina with special guest Chef Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco. -An evening with Raj Parr and Chef Kiran Bheemarao at Bibi Ji. -Sunday Brunch at Miramar Rosewood Beach Resort with James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Pastry Chef Sherry Yard. -Alisal Guest Ranch exclusive after-party featuring Chef Ludo Lefebvre. - S av o r S a n t a B a r b a r a : S B C E Neighborhood Tasting, showcasing Santa Barbara’s unique culinary districts at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Paella Class and DIY Gin and Tonic Bar at Loquita. Jonata Winemaker Dinner at The Lark with Chef Jason Paluska. 40 additional unique educational and experiential sessions including: -Santa Barbara’s History Through Food (with acorn pasta demo) at Barbareño. -Farmers’ Market Tour & Gourmet Dinner with Executive Chef Greg Murphy at Bouchon. -SBCE Wine Academy seminars, including “Santa Barbara Wine 101.” -Olive Oil Master Class with Theo Stephan from Global Gardens. -Ganna Walska Lotusland Tour and Garden Cocktail Making Class. Event pricing ranges from $15 for a single event to the all access Platinum Pass for $995 per guest. The net proceeds of the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience will flow to
The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. The majority of those funds will be used to support a range of nonprofits in Santa Barbara County. https:// sbce.events/ Where to stay Favorite local hotels include the Four Season’s Biltmore, San Yisidro Ranch, El Encanto and Rosewood Miramar who are all holding special events during the festival, so check their website for special rates and packages. And, if The Hotel California by the beach and famous Funk Zone is sold out, there is a charming bed and breakfast a few blocks away appropriately called the Hideaway. Alisal Guest Ranch Just north near Solvang, the more than 10,000-acre ranch is located amid green rolling hills with charming cottages holding wood burning fireplaces that have been refurbished by celebrity designer Nathan Turner. They are having a pot luck with local chef on Sunday night, Mar. 15 and the after party with Ludo Lefebvre on Mar. 16, and this will be a great ending to the weekend in Santa Barbara. Typically, a stay includes a morning horseback ride or hay wagon ride to the property’s historic adobe for an al fresco cowboy breakfast, an afternoon of Santa Ynez Valley wine tasting, or hiking and fly-fishing, with dinners prepared by Executive Chef Anthony Endy who has taken the rustic dining experience to a new level.
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(Unfunded continued from page 1) The discussion represented an initial meaningful step in moving forward with a plan to pay off all future liabilities before 2043, as is currently budgeted, which would translate to a total repayment of $541 million (including $255 million in interest). The discussion built upon work done by the Blue Ribbon Committee on unfunded liabilities, which was established by prior Mayor Julian Gold. At that time, City Treasurer Howard Fisher led the Committee to review the City’s long-term pension and benefit unfunded liabilities, as well as study what other entities are doing. At the conclusion of the Committee’s work, Fisher proposed that the City incorporate regular savings or investment to serve as an unfunded liability reduction. “I think we need to be as conservative, and in this case that means dynamic, about paying off the unfunded liability, but also in stopping the hole from getting worse,” said Mayor John Mirisch. According to Muir, the City stands to save $97 million by accelerating amortization of the unfunded pension liability over a 15-year period, a move supported by Council. Using CalPERS assumptions, Muir projected the City's balance would be $286.1 million on June 30. If the 15-year plan is adopted, he projected that it would drop to $275.7 million in 2021. Otherwise, if the current payment plan remains in place, Muir’s presentation showed the balance dropping to just $284.7 million next year. Statewide, California Pension Tracker estimates the total pension debt at over
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$308.5 billion. Pension Tracker, a project out of Stanford University, ranked Beverly Hills as the City with the sixth highest market pension debt per household. By using existing, dedicated resources to make additional contributions to CalPERS, such as funds within the Section 115 Trust and the budgeted $5 million additional pension contributions, (which are poised to begin annually this year following last month’s vote by the City Council to incorporate the payments into future budgets), the City stands to more expeditiously divest itself of its onerous unfunded liability obligation. The Post-Employment Benefits Section 115 Trust, which currently has $23 million, allows the City to pre-fund a portion of its pensions obligation. As outlined in Muir's presentation, the City could increase its current budgeted payment of $20.7 million for this fiscal year to $29.4 million as an initial step toward paying off its obligation in the next 15 years. That additional $8.7 million injection, as proposed, would be funded by the $5 million additional budgeted pension contribution and $3.7 million from the 115 Trust. As part of the proposal, the City would continue to allocate an additional $5 million from the General Fund to its planned pension contributions for 10 years, at which point the need for the additional money would cease as well as any financial injections from the 115 Trust, which would at that point be depleted. At that time, in 2030, the City would subsequently be paying markedly less than its projected current payment schedule for the remaining five years.
(Coronavirus continued from page 5) To prevent contracting COVID-19, or any other virus, Mottice-Muller underscored the importance of staying healthy. Such measures include: eating well and practicing good hygiene such as frequently washing your hands and utilizing hand sanitizer; keeping a distance between anyone who is coughing or sneezing; avoiding touching the face; and staying home if you feel unwell. As clusters of infected continue to balloon across the globe, such as the recent explosion in South Korea, pundits caution that the U.S. is woefully under-prepared to even assess the number infected. Currently, the CDC only allows testing for those who have recently been to China or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. However, up to 40 state public health labs could soon begin testing for COVID-19. Just three states, including California, have the capabilities to test now. To prepare for the virus potentially showing up locally, the City is actively working in partnership with local, state and federal health officials (including the CDC and L.A. County Department of Public Health) to receive guidance and coordinate response. In addition, the Beverly Hills Pandemic Planning Committee, active since 2006, has been meeting, along with City leaders, to prepare for any potential impacts from the Novel Coronavirus or any other emerging disease. Mottice-Muller said that City staff has been trained to deal with Novel Coronavirus and are capable of responding to any emerging disease and implementing appropriate
healthcare protocols. In addition, she said the City would continue to operate normally if it does arrive here. “The City has robust business continuity plans in place for all departments and services to ensure the continuing operation of City government,” stated the Office of Emergency Management, which is currently in the process of developing an informational pamphlet to share with the community. To prepare for the spreading of the virus and the potential need to stay home, the City recommends that residents should stock up on food, water, medicine and other necessities for at least seven to 14 days and continue to monitor City communication channels and local media. While the CDC does not recommend routine use of a face mask or respirator, the City recommends including face masks as part of a personal emergency kit. At this time, the CDC recommends that people avoid all nonessential travel to mainland China and South Korea. Travel advisory updates can be found by visiting travel.state. gov. According to the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, there are no restrictions on large public gatherings and there is currently no need to cancel school or social events. Residents are advised to sign up to receive notifications by visiting beverlyhills.org/ emergencynotification or texting BEVHILLS to 888777. For additional information about COVID-19, visit publichealth.lacounty.gov or cdc.gov. The City of Beverly Hills Office of Emergency Management can be reached by dialing 310-285-1021.
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Community New Arts and Culture Commissioner Liliana Filipovic BY SANDR A SIMS
Liliana Filipovic Liliana Filipovic, Beverly Hills resident and professional violinist who has performed with legends such as Luciano Pavarotti and Whitney Houston, is a newly appointed Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commission. Filipovic shared with the Courier her motivation for joining the Commission. “Thanks to my daughter, Una Stevanovic (Beverly Hills High School Junior), who is growing in times of massive social media presence and global awareness, I have learned that the world has become much more connected, and that social, political and cultural issues impacting different societies around the world reflect in our own very diverse Beverly Hills community.”
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She added, “I felt that I can serve the City of Beverly Hills community by enriching and developing programs in performing, visual and fine arts, while also preserving the rich cultural heritage of the City." Filipovic has lived in Beverly Hills for four years and is a Team Beverly Hills alumna who served in November 2019. She is currently working as a professional violinist for the Los Angeles Master Chorale and as a member of the Orchestra Committee. In addition, she is a Concertmaster for Angel City Chorale. As a professional musician for over 30 years, she has also performed with the L.A. Opera for 10 years and with the Los Angeles Master Chorale/Disney Hall for 20 years. Filipovic is also a member of the American Federation of Musicians and Disney Hall Orchestra Committee. She has performed as a violinist in concert tours with Andrea Bocelli and the Three Tenors – Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, and Jose Carreras – in Las Vegas. “It was special. They were wonderful gentleman,” she noted. Filipovic graduated from the Academy
Jamie and Todd Hasson hosted an evening with young leaders in Beverly Hills in support of incumbent Councilman Julian Gold’s campaign to be reelected to City Council. During Gold's first term as Beverly Hills Mayor in 2015 he formed the Next Beverly Hills Committee (Next Gen) in an effort to better involve millennials in local government. Pictured (from left): Aram F. Goldberg, David Konheim, Julian A. Gold, M.D., Todd Hasson, Rob Roig, Ori Blumenfeld and Derrick Ontiveros. of Music in Belgrade, Yugoslavia and graduate studies at the Juilliard School in New York. She also completed her master studies at the UCLA School of Music. She has also performed as a violinist at the Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. She has recorded and performed with many artists, including Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross. She has 30 years of experience teaching violin and
volunteers at BHHS teaching students in the string orchestra. Filipovic officially takes her post in June and is already showing a strong interest in the work of the Commission by attending meetings and City events. “My ultimate goal is creation of the signature Beverly Hills Festival that would fully represent the City as a fashion, entertainment and cultural capital of the world.”
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Emily Wang (right), Senior Vice President, Marketing and Community Development Director at East West Bank, and Joanne Heyler (left), Founding Director of The Broad joined the unveiling ceremony of the East West Bank Plaza at The Broad on Feb. 20. Photos by US News Express
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum honored (from left) Dana M. Perlman, Renee Firestone, and Deborah Oppenheimer with its National Leadership Award for their contributions to preserving Holocaust history and for rallying against anti-Semitism, genocide and Holocaust denial on Feb. 26 at The Beverly Hilton. Dana M. Perlman, an attorney and L.A. City Planning Commissioner who was appointed in 2013 by President Obama to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, in 2016 became the Museum’s National Legacy of Light Society Chair. Holocaust survivor Renee Firestone, 95, who has spent her lifetime providing a voice to Holocaust atrocities, appeared in the Academy Award-winning documentary "The Last Days" in 1998. Academy Award-winning film and television producer Deborah Oppenheimer, (“Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport”) was twice appointed by President Obama to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council in 2012 and 2017. Photo by Ryan Miller for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Attendees at the Feb. 20 “Roxbury Reels” classic film screening at Roxbury Park Community Center of the “Marty,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1955, got a special treat when director Harold Hecht’s son, Harold Hecht Jr., attended with his father's Academy Award. "My father lived in Beverly Hills for over 50 years, I graduated Beverly Hills High School and ironically grew up as a kid playing on the Roxbury Park tennis courts,” Hecht Jr. told the Courier following the screening. “It was the only film to with both the Palm D’Or and the Academy Award in the same year besides 'Parasite' that just became the second the film to do that this year.” Pictured: Harold Hecht Jr. with lifelong Beverly Hills resident Dorothy Wright.
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Education Beverly Vista Middle School Seeks Alternatives for Staff Parking BY SANDR A SIMS
Beverly Vista Middle School (BVMS) has reached many milestones in its first year, including launching a successful athletic program, a science fair, and various art programs. One issue that BVMS is in the process of addressing is access to parking for staff and teachers. During a Board of Education meeting this month, Principal Kevin Allen addressed the Board about alternative parking solutions for school employees — some of whom have received parking citations due to unsuccessful attempts to find parking for the duration of the work day. A Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) spokesperson told the Courier that the Board of Education is currently exploring options with local religious institutions, vacant residential buildings, city lots, and private parking lots for additional parking spaces to remedy this problem. According to Allen, there are currently 70 parking spots in the BVMS parking area with 3 spots designated for individuals with disabilities. In addition, there are 11 spots in a separate parking structure used by BVMS staff. There are 35 remaining staff members who do not have access to the parking structures and have to resort to parking on the streets. This number includes Allen, two other administrators, instruction aids, playground aids,
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custodial staff, groundskeepers, and cafeteria staff. Parking citations are of particular concern for part-time staff such as the cafeteria workers, because of the cost of the ticket. “A $60 ticket represents their day wages,” Allen told the Courier. He added that the 11 parking spaces at the separate lot are inconvenient on rainy days, or when faculty or staff has to transport large objects. It is located about a ten-minute walk from the campus. Allen said that the parking space issue is still in the process of being resolved. “It does happen on occasion that staff receives citations. When that happens, we are not reimbursed." He added, "The district is working on and is close to achieving an alternative for us.” Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) spokesperson Lieutenant Elisabeth Albanese told the Courier that the police department is aware of the situation, but no one has contacted their office to complain about receiving a citation. Albanese explained that there is no way to know if the person receiving the ticket is a Beverly Vista school employee. A second related issue impacting parking on or near Beverly Vista Middle School is a petition filed by Beverly Hills residents requesting to change parking restrictions on
the 200 block of S. Crescent Drive from onehour parking to permit parking only. Aaron Kunz, Deputy Director of Transportation for the Beverly Hills Community Development Department told the Courier that the Traffic & Parking Commission voted on Feb. 6 in favor of the permit parking modification (3 in favor, 1 opposed and 1 abstained). He said, “As of now, we plan to take it to City Council
on April 21.” Kunz stated that the meeting date is subject to change depending upon the City Council's agenda for its regular session. The City Council will ultimately make the final determination as to the permit change.
Congratulations to the Beverly Hills AYSO REGION 76 BU10 ALL STAR A Soccer Team for taking first place in three tournaments in three weeks from Hauptmann Freeman Classic - South LA on 2/8-2/9, Riverside Locomotion 2020 - 2/14-2/17 and Long Beach - Beach Classic Invitational 2/22-2/23. Pictured from Left: Head Coach Nathan McArdle, Jonah Hamuy, Adam Setareh, Ashton Kamjoo, Aidan McArdle, Cash Ammon-Rosier, Ren Soloway, Benjamin Hacker, Jonah Aftergood, Levi Jacobi, Isaac Ashkenazi, and Assistant Coach Avi Ashkenazi
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(Kobe continued from page 1) Very rarely, there is someone so unique who is able to transcend beyond one community because it could be said he or she belongs to all communities. In many ways, Kobe Bryant was that person. Born in Philadelphia and raised in Italy, Kobe returned to Philadelphia for high school. At his alma mater, Lower Merion High School, grieving fans brought flowers, jerseys, basketballs, and other memorabilia to a memorial. Drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers at age 17, Bryant never left for the entirety of his 20-year basketball career. The 18-time NBA All-Star, Bryant led the Lakers to win five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players in history. Laker luminaries including Magic Johnson, Phil Jackson, Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, Elgin Baylor, Michael Cooper, Pau Gasol, Byron Scott, Metta World Peace, Derek Fisher, Lamar Odom, Sasha Vujacic and former trainer Gary Vitti were also in attendance. In addition, current Lakers LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGee and owner Jeanie Buss were present. The crowd saw the likes of Bill Russell, one of the greatest Boston Celtics and longtime rival; Dwayne Wade, retired Miami Heat star; and Russell Westbrook, point guard for the Houston Rockets was named the NBA’s MVP in 2016-17. Players who have been booed at Laker home games were welcomed as part of the Laker family. Players who requested to be traded over feuds within
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teams were sitting somberly together like family. Michael Jordan was among the people eulogizing Bryant. Even a world-famous NBA legend had a waterfall of tears streaming uncontrollably down his face. “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died,” Jordan said in his speech. “And as I look in this arena and across the globe, a piece of you died, or else you wouldn’t be here.” Bryant idolized Jordan since childhood and the two met on the court when Bryant was 18-years-old, during a 1996 Laker-Bulls game. To see a seemingly invincible figure such as Jordan sobbing live was nothing if not stunning. Angeleno’s notoriously spend a great deal of time driving, and it is impossible to traverse the city without seeing Bryant and Gianna’s face, name, or number. Is it not just basketball fans who are mourning, but thousands upon thousands of people who he inspired. Murals of the father-daughter duo decorate the streets of our city. City busses flash the words “RIP KOBE.” Storefronts have signs that read, “We miss you Kobe and Gigi.” Billboards with a photo of Bryant holding a basketball that say, “Mamba Forever,” and Pink Dot on Sunset Boulevard has painted Bryant and Gianna’s jersey with their respective number on the exterior. In the same way Bryant belonged to Los Angeles, he belonged to his widow, Vanessa Bryant, and his three daughters left behind: Natalia, 17; Bianka, 3; and Capri, who is less than a year old. On Feb. 24, in her first public appearance since the death of her husband, Vanessa bravely stood before thousands of people at Staples Center and the entire
world. Vanessa first eulogized her daughter, Gianna, her baby girl whose life ended at the tender age of 13. She said, “I’ll never get to see my baby girl walk down the aisle, have a father-daughter dance with her daddy, dance on the dance floor with me, or have babies of her own.” Vanessa continued, “Now they [her daughters] won’t have their daddy and sister here to teach them [basketball], and that is truly a loss I do not understand.”
Vanessa then directed her words straight to her late husband, telling him, “We’re still the best team…We love you both and miss you forever and always. Mommy.” Bryant belonged to Vanessa. Bryant belonged to Natalia, Gianna, Bianka, and Capri. Kobe Bryant belonged to many, including our community. Bryant will forever remain in history as first and foremost, our Los Angeles Laker.
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“FRANKENSTEIN” Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills
in America and hold them accountable for their crimes. http://www.museumoftolerance.com/ events/citizen-865.html MARCH 4
The Wallis and Four Larks world premiere production of “Frankenstein” has been extended by popular demand. This Frankenstein is an amalgamation of physical theatre, live music and experiential design that brings the tale to life in a modern take that spotlights the dangers of unregulated technology. The show is directed, created, staged and composed by Mat Sweeney with design and choreography by Sebastian PetersLazaro. https://TheWallis.org/Frankenstein FEB. 29
DISNEY AND PIXAR'S "ONWARD" El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 1 p.m. El Capitan Theatre guests will be among the first to see the movie at a special leap day advance screening of Disney and Pixar’s “Onward.” When teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad, they embark on an quest aboard Barley’s epic van Guinevere. But when the boys’ fearless mom Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) realizes her sons are missing, she teams up with a former warrior – The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) – to find them. This one magical day could mean more than any of them ever dreamed. https://elcapitantheatre.com MARCH 1
UCLA AMERICAN JEWISH MUSIC FESTIVAL UCLA’s Schoenberg Music Building and Royce Hall 445 Charles E. Young Dr., Los Angeles 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. The Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music presents the first UCLA American Jewish Music Festival. The diverse lineup of artists explores musical styles from classical to klezmer, tango to Middle Eastern, and bluegrass to Broadway. Featuring artists from Los Angeles and beyond, this day offers concert workshops and more. https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/ resources/lowell-milken-fundfor-american-jewish-music/ ucla-american-jewish-music-festival/ MARCH 3
“CITIZEN 865: THE HUNT FOR HITLER’S HIDDEN SOLDIERS IN AMERICA” BY DEBBIE CENZIPER Museum of Tolerance 9786 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles 7 p.m. Join for an evening with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Debbie Cenziper on her book “Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America.” The book provides a front row seat to the group of American Nazi hunters at the Office of Special Investigations in the U.S. Department of Justice battling to expose members of a brutal SS killing force living PAGE 22
WALT DISNEY’S “MARY POPPINS” El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 7 p.m. Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre continues its year-long Disney Archives 50th Anniversary Celebration with the screening of Walt Disney’s “Mary Poppins” (1964). The show will feature a special introduction by the Walt Disney Archives and a display of production memorabilia from the department’s collection. Tickets are on sale now and available at the El Capitan Theatre box office, by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 (347-6396) or online. www.elcapitantickets.com MARCH 4 – 8
“HOME” The Broad Stage 1310 11th St., Santa Monica The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage presents the Southern California Premiere of “HOME" created by Geoff Sobelle. The show is a house party where the audience is invited to be directed by Lee Sunday Evans. For tickets, call 310-434-3200, visit the box office or purchase online. https://www.thebroadstage.org/
Nigel Lythgoe, Sarah Robarts and Ross King Brands, businesses and creative individuals were celebrated at a new awards ceremony, The Social Media Superstar Awards, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, hosted by Good Morning Britain’s Ross King. The SMS Awards and gala recognized the brands and individuals who have changed the
face of social media and marketing and set a pioneering level of expertise in their field. Founded and run by BCM Services Group Corp. in partnership with The British-American Business Council LA (BABC), the awards' first year focused on brands whose work has impacted social spaces on both sides of the Atlantic, shared online through company websites, social media channels, Google and Facebook advertising and integrations with other online media. The SMS Awards identified ten industry categories to be recognized for awards, spanning across the fashion, travel, sports, hospitality, and entertainment industries. Sarah Robarts, president and founder of Ballantines Public Relations, received the first-ever pioneer award.
Push Physique Dance Group Fitness Studio celebrated its grand opening with sample classes on Feb. 29, located on Olympic & LaPeer. Classes are $10. For class schedule and to pre-book classes, visit www.pushphysique.net.
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VISIONARY WOMEN’S THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY EVENT HONONORING JANE FONDA Studio at Beverly Hills 407 N. Maple Dr., Beverly Hills 7 – 11 p.m. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Visionary Women, a Los Angelesbased nonprofit organization focused on the empowerment of women, will honor award-winning actress, producer, author and activist Jane Fonda with the Visionary Activist award for her lifetime of activism and outreach. Fonda will be accepting this award at the event. www.visionarywomen.com MARCH 6
NOEL TEACHER MOR MEMORIAL PRO AMATEUR FUNDRAISER Beverly Hills Tennis Club 340 N. Maple Dr., Beverly Hills 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join Brian Teacher, former professional tennis player, for the first annual Noel Teacher Mor Memorial Pro Amateur Fundraiser. Noel Mor passed away after a two year struggle with cancer. The Pro Am will consist of eight double teams, with one pro and one amateur, playing round robin games, including John McEnroe, Brad Gilbert, Sam Querrey, Steve Johnson, Rick Leach, and James Black. Tennis packages will be sold or auctioned. For information, contact Tony Graham at 310259-4430 or tonygtennis@gmail.com
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Community Voices
Astrology BY HOLIDAY MATIS
We Have a Star Running for Office in Beverly Hills Lili Bosse has devoted the last two decades of her life to public service and civic activism bringing innovative, creative, and healthy energy to our community. She is a thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring leader. She brings heart to public policy and encourages a community spirit that is unique in our history.
Her Monday morning walks introduced parts of our city to hundreds of residents and created many new friendship. Most importantly, she gave anyone who wanted to talk to her a time and place to be heard. Lili listens. She has all the dedication, insight, and heart to win my complete support of her reelection and I urge you to vote for her.
I look forward to four more years of her leadership and visionary planning for the future of our city. I also want to thank her husband, Jon, for sharing her with us. ROBBIE ANDERSON
A Message from Beverly Hills City Treasurer I am Howard Fisher and I thank you for the honor of serving as your City Treasurer. I am writing this letter in support of the reelection of Councilmember Dr. Julian Gold. As your Treasurer, I have a unique view of our City. It is an amazing city - one which is the envy of most of the world. Our municipal services, fire, police, public works are exceptional and, as a result, the residential quality of life is very high. There is always room to improve but we are truly fortunate. This does not occur by luck or happenstance. It takes hard work on the part of dedicated City staff, and more hard work and vision from our City Council. Dr. Gold has been vital to that work and that vision. He feels deeply about our City. He understands that our City’s future depends on a vision which protects our residents and honors
our past, but also looks to a future which keeps our City fresh and vital. Under his leadership the City has seen year over year surpluses in our general fund budget, while our City services have increased and our City infrastructure has been maintained. This is critically important to both our current residential quality of life and also helps us move into the future. Dr. Gold has demonstrated his honesty and integrity in his decision making. He always explains his decisions, even the truly difficult ones, to justify how he votes – He is the definition of transparency. Dr. Gold cannot be bought, influenced, or swayed by anything but the facts and what he believes is in the best interests of this community. Anyone who knows him knows this to be true. To suggest he could be influenced by
outside interests is nonsense, and frankly is an insult to not only to him but our entire City. We are at a crossroads for our City. We must focus on what has made us great and what we need to do to continue that in the future. Dr Gold is critical to our City’s future prosperity and the preservation of our quality of life. From my position, there are few elections in the City’s history which are as critical as this one. I ask you to join me in voting for the future of our City and ask you to vote for Councilmember Dr. Julian Gold. THANK YOU, HOWARD FISHER
Beverly Hills Police Department Conducts a Sobriety Checkpoint BY SANDR A SIMS
The Beverly Hills Police Department Traffic Bureau will be conducting a sobriety and driver license checkpoint on Feb. 28 at an undisclosed location within city limits. The checkpoint will be operational from approximately 9:00 p.m. to around 3:00 a.m.. All traffic will pass through the checkpoint. Drivers will be stopped by Beverly Hills uniformed police officers, who will be checking for alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers. In addition to the sobriety check,
officers will also make sure that all drivers have a valid driver license. Sergeant Gregg Mader informed the Courier that there will be another Sobriety checkpoint this summer funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The Beverly Hills Police Department supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a
Police Blotter
BEVERLY HILLS
2/22 – 100 Block Linden Dr.
ASSAULT 2/24 – Sherwood Dr. and La Cienega Blvd. 2/23 – 8900 Block Santa Monica Blvd.
ROBBERIES 2/23 – 100 Block Arnaz Dr. 2/22 – 1800 Block Avenue of the Stars
Blvd. 2/23 – Santa Monica Blvd. and Sepulveda Blvd. 2/22 – 2000 Block Beloit Ave. 2/22 – 11500 Block San Vicente Blvd.
SHOPTLIFTING 2-24 – 8500 Block Beverly Blvd.
ROBBERIES 2/22 – 1800 Block Avenue of the Stars
VEHICLES 2/22 – 200 Block Reeves Dr.
SHOPLIFTING 2/23 – 11700 Block W. Olympic Blvd. 2/22 – 10200 Block Santa Monica Blvd.
The following Assault, Burglaries, DUI, Grand Thefts, Petty Thefts, Robbery,Shoplifting, Vehicle Thefts, have been reported. Streets are indicated by block numbers.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES 2/23 – 200 Block Rodeo Dr. DUI 2/23 – Robertson Blvd. and Olympic Blvd. GRAND THEFTS 2/23 – 600 Block N. Robertson Blvd. PETTY THEFTS 2/24 – 10200 Block Santa Monica Blvd. 2/23 – 9000 Block Santa Monica Blvd.
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driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, particularly in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI. The purpose of the checkpoint is to promote public safety; and to increase awareness of the dangers associated with impaired driving, and serve as a deterrent to potential impaired and unlicensed drivers.
WEST LOS ANGELES ASSAULTS 2/23 – Westwood Blvd. and Pico Blvd. BURGLARIES 2/23 – 12400 Idaho Ave. 2/23 – 1100 Block Pico Blvd. PETTY THEFTS 2/24 – 10200 Santa Monica
VANDALISM 2/23 – 3000 Block Colorado Ave. VEHICLES 2/24 – 2000 Block Corinth Ave. 2/23 – 11600 Block Chenault
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 28). The spontaneous good fortune you experience in the next four weeks will let you know that you are on the right path. Stay open to solutions. Preconceived notions will be the enemy through March and April. What ultimately happens will defy expectations and delight you. Libra and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 22, 21 and 46. ARIES (March 21-April 19). No one is better or cooler than anyone else. However, those who have taken more risks in a shorter amount of time will certainly come off as heroes. Worship cautiously. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be like a tree rooted in the earth that is the element of your sign. You’ll stay grounded and grow incrementally, defying timelines. And you’ll let go of and regrow your “leaf” equivalents in due time. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To run your whole life on adrenaline is not a sustainable model. It won’t work in the long term. Though, certainly, the adrenaline challenges you set up in the short run will be a burst to get you to the goal. CANCER ( June 22-July 22). People do well-intended and super embarrassing things in the name of peer-pressure, connection and fitting in. You’ll be an observer in this today, resisting participation, as you should in this case. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22). The energy that goes into making an impression will be well spent. It’s not because you’ll make the intended impression; rather, it’s that you’ll learn something about yourself, what matters to you and how much. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Diversity makes groups strong. This is true for your friend group as well. A mix of people with different strengths will add to your life, whereas a group that is too much of one thing won’t have the spark. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re an original. Saying the lines that others have said, sticking to the script, using the cliches, well, that gets old fast. It’s invigorating to express your uniqueness. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your best is good enough. Your pie wins the contest, and your special sauce garners worldwide intrigue. This is the stuff of fantasies and diary entries, so make sure you put the events and potential events of the day into both. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The sparkling parts of life are the in-between moments when you have nothing to gain, nothing to lose and nothing to tally in general. What’s most valuable is unquantifiable. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The correct next move is often not to the right or left or even straight ahead. The best move might be no move at all. To stand there until the world shifts is a real test of patience that will pay off. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The self-help gurus insist it: In every moment, we have a choice. But many moments go the way of programming. If there are choices, we are unaware. There’s no shame in this; it’s human. Waking up is step one. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Arthritis sufferers know that, though it sounds counterintuitive, moving the parts that don’t want to move will keep you pain-free. Use this as a metaphor for another part of your life.
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Public Notices ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2801 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (M-PD-5) AND APPLY IT TO THE PROJECT SITE LOCATED AT 9908 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD
“ARTICLE 19.95. MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE (M-PD-5 Overlay Zone)
dwellings and the usual and customary accessory and appurtenant uses thereto, and permitted and conditional uses in the underlying C-3A zone.
10-3-1995.1: CREATION: 10-3-1995.6: RESTRICTIONS: There is hereby created an overlay zone designated as the mixed use planned development overlay zone (M-PD-5).
The following restrictions shall apply to mixed use developments in the M-PD-5 zone:
10-3-1995.2: APPLICATION OF ZONE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legislative Findings. Due to special circumstances surrounding the property at 9908 South Santa Monica Boulevard, the City Council finds that certain commercially zoned properties in the City may be appropriately used for residential and commercial mixed use purposes and that such uses are unique and warrant specific development standards and criteria. The objectives of the Mixed Use Planned Development Overlay Zone (M-PD-5) shall include those objectives set forth in the proposed § 10-31995.3 of the overlay zone, as set forth in full in Section 5 below.
A. The M-PD-5 overlay zone may only be applied to properties that meet all of the following criteria: A. B. C.
C.
D. The objectives of the M-PD-5 zone shall be as follows: A.
Section 3. The City Council considered this Ordinance at duly noticed public hearings on January 8, 2019; January 9, 2020; and February 4, 2020. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented at said hearings.
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Section 4. The Project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. A Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) was prepared to analyze the potential environmental impacts of the Project. The City Council has reviewed the Final EIR and by separate Resolution No. 20-R-13272, adopted on February 4, 2020, which is hereby incorporated by reference, (a) made certain CEQA findings and determinations, (b) certified the EIR, and (c) adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The documents and other materials that constitute the record on which this decision is based are located in the Department of Community Development and are in the custody of the Director of Community Development.
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10-3-1995.3: OBJECTIVES:
Section 2. The Planning Commission considered this Ordinance at duly noticed public hearings on September 8, 2016; November 28, 2017; January 11, 2018; August 8, 2018; and September 13, 2018. Evidence both written and oral was presented during the hearings. After considering the evidence, a majority of the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt this Ordinance.
Section 5. A new Article 19.95 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
The underlying zone on the property is C-3A. The property contains a minimum of 30,000 square feet of lot area. The property fronts on South Santa Monica Boulevard between Charleville Boulevard and South Moreno Drive.
B.
D.
To ensure that mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone will serve to maintain the vibrancy of local serving commercial uses along the South Santa Monica commercial corridor. To provide for mixed use development that encourages high quality design and residential uses and amenities through appropriate height, modulation, setbacks, and other similar measures. To provide pedestrian-friendly commercial uses and amenities along the street level. To ensure that mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone will enhance adjoining residential neighborhoods and minimize traffic impacts. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
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F. 10-3-1995.4: DEFINITIONS: Unless the context plainly requires otherwise, the following definitions shall govern this article: ENTERTAINMENT USE: Any entertainment, other than “live musical accompaniment to dining” as defined in section 10-3-2703 of this chapter, and shall include, but not be limited to, movie theaters, playhouses, video arcades, cabarets, nightclubs, adult entertainment businesses, and similar uses. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT: A development that is approved pursuant to the procedures of article 18.4 of this chapter.
No establishments whose primary purpose or business is to sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, otherwise referred to as bars, may be included in a mixed use development. No medical uses may be included in a mixed use development. No entertainment uses including, but not limited to, cabarets, nightclubs, and adult entertainment businesses, may be included in a mixed use development. No use shall be permitted in a mixed use development if that use would cause the parking requirement for all uses in the mixed use development to exceed the available parking on site as determined in accordance with this chapter. Residential uses included as part of a mixed use development shall be permitted in all portions of the development regardless of the underlying zone, except that residential uses shall not be permitted within the area of the first floor facing South Santa Monica Boulevard that is a minimum of thirty feet (30’) and an average of forty feet (40’) as measured from the front building façade, and other areas of a project as may be defined in a Planned Development Approval This provision shall not apply to portions of the building containing building operating systems, equipment, exiting stairs or corridors even if those areas serve the residential portions of the building. The planning commission shall have authority through conditions imposed on a planned development to prohibit or allow other uses as it deems appropriate, on a use by use basis.
10-3-1995.7: APPLICABILITY OF UNDERLYING ZONE REGULATIONS: Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article for mixed use developments or as shown on the approved plans for a Planned Development, development in an M-PD-5 zone shall comply with the zoning regulations applicable to the underlying zone.
10-3-1995.5: USES PERMITTED:
Nothing in this article shall require a development to comply with the provisions of the M-PD-5 overlay zone if the development fully conforms to the requirements of the underlying zone.
No lot, premises, building or portion thereof in the M-PD5 zone shall be used for any purpose except multi-family
10-3-1995.8: HEIGHT LIMITATIONS:
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Public Notices No mixed-use development shall be constructed, altered, or enlarged in the M-PD-5 zone except in accordance with the following height restrictions: No building, structure, improvement, or any part thereof, erected, constructed or maintained as part of a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone shall exceed forty seven feet (47’) in height nor shall it exceed four (4) stories, measured as set forth in BHMC section 10-3-100, Height, (A) Non-Residential Zones. Elements of a building that shall not be considered when determining its height are also set forth in BHMC section 10-3-100, Height, (A) Non-Residential Zones, and in section 10-3-1995.17 below: “Rooftop Pool and Recreational Facilities.” 10-3-1995.9: DENSITY: A.
B.
C.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone, including all components, shall have a maximum aggregate floor area ratio determined by the planning commission as part of a planned development pursuant to article 18.4 of this chapter. In no event shall the floor area ratio of a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone exceed a maximum of 2.5:1. For the purposes of this article, floor area shall be calculated using the lot area of the subject site prior to any required dedications or exactions. Residential Density: The maximum number of residential units that may be included in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone shall be determined by the planning commission as part of a planned development pursuant to article 18.4 of this chapter. Minimum Commercial Density: In any mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone, the floor area on the ground floor facing South Santa Monica Boulevard must be allocated for commercial purposes for a minimum of the first thirty feet (30’) and an average of at least forty feet (40’) as measured from the front building facade. This provision shall not apply to portions of the building containing building operating systems, equipment, exiting stairs or corridors even if those areas serve the residential portions of the building. In no event shall the floor area ratio of the commercial uses in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone be less than 0.33. For the purposes of this article, floor area shall be calculated using the lot area of the subject site prior to any required dedications or exactions.
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setback shall be required for any side property line adjoining another property. Alley (Rear) Setback: A minimum setback of six (6) feet shall be required from the property line along the rear alley of a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone.
10-3-1995.12: PERMISSIBLE ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS: No structure or element of a building may encroach into any required yard except for the following: A. B.
C. D. E. F. G.
A fence, gate, or wall where the height and location is approved as part of a planned development permit. Architectural projections, such as eaves, windows and door accents, but excluding balconies, projecting no more than twelve inches (12”) into such yard. Subterranean basement garages located below a project’s building height datum point. Garage exhaust vent stacks in side and rear yards. Driveways accessing underground parking structures and loading areas. Loading areas, but only within the rear setback. Open air dining, subject to the requirements of BHMC Chapter 3, Article 35 (Open Air Dining).
10-3-1995.13: MODULATION: A mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone shall be modulated as provided in the planned development permit. 10-3-1995.14: LOADING FACILITIES: A.
Loading facilities for mixed use developments in the M-PD-5 zone shall be as provided in the planned development.
B.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, mixed use devel opments in the M-PD-5 zone shall provide not less than one 12-foot in width by 35-foot in length truck loading space accessible from a rear alley.
10-3-1995.15: OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE REQUIRED: The residential component of all mixed use developments in the M-PD-5 zone shall provide outdoor living space in accordance with the requirements of section 10-3-2803 of this chapter, or as otherwise approved as part of a planned development. 10-3-1995.16: COMPATIBILITY STANDARDS:
10-3-1995.10: PARKING, ACCESS AND CIRCULATION: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, parking for mixed use developments located in the M-PD-5 zone shall be provided in accordance with this section. A.
B.
C.
D.
Except as provided otherwise in this article, parking for all uses in a mixed use development shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the planning commission may modify the parking requirements for a mixed use development, as part of a planned development, if it finds that such modifications would advance the objectives of the M-PD-5 zone as set forth in this article. Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, up to five percent (5%) of the parking spaces provided in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone may be compact spaces and up to thirty percent (30%) of the total number of parking spaces provided for the residential units in a project may be provided through the use of tandem parking spaces. Tandem spaces permitted by this section may only be provided for residential units requiring two or more spaces, and each set of tandem spaces shall only be assigned to a single residential unit. The dimensions of each tandem space shall comply with the parking standards adopted by the city council and on file in the community development department-building and safety. All parking spaces in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone shall be provided below grade. This provision does not prohibit above-grade truck loading areas and residential drop off and valet areas.
The following design standards shall be incorporated into all mixed use developments in the M-PD-5 zone: A.
B.
A.
B.
C.
South Santa Monica Boulevard (Front) Setback: A minimum setback of three (3) feet shall be required from the property line along the South Santa Monica frontage of a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone. Side Setback adjoining street: A minimum setback of three (3) feet shall be required for any side property line adjoining a public street, such as Charleville Boulevard. Side Setback adjoining interior lot line: No minimum
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Noise Attenuation: 1. All dwelling units shall be constructed with building materials with a minimum STC rating of 30 in order to minimize interior noise levels. 2. The exterior walls of all dwelling units, and any interior walls or floor/ceilings that separate dwelling units from commercial uses shall comply with the sound transmission standards set forth in sections CBC 1207 Sound Transmission, or its successor. 3. All dwelling units shall be equipped with internal air conditioning and state of the art air filtering devices. Odors: Air conditioning systems for the residential component shall be located and designed to minimize impacts from odors generated by the commercial component.
10-3-1995.17: ROOFTOP POOL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Notwithstanding any other provision of this code and subject to the restrictions set forth in this section, the planning commission may permit, as part of a planned development pursuant to article 18.4 of this chapter, mixed use developments in the M-PD-5 zone to include rooftop pools and spas, pool rooms, fitness rooms, and related restroom facilities (“Rooftop Pool and Recreational Facilities”) provided that: A.
10-3-1995.11: SETBACKS: Mixed use developments in the M-PD-5 zone shall maintain the following minimum setbacks:
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The planning commission finds that the Rooftop Pool and Recreational Facilities will not adversely affect the privacy of neighboring properties or access of neighboring properties to light, nor will the subject structures significantly increase noise to adjacent properties. The additional height of the Rooftop Pool and Rec reational Facilities applicable to the mixed use development will not exceed ten feet (10’) in height measured from the adjacent roof deck. Any Rooftop Pool or Recreational Facilities permitted pursuant to this section shall be set back from the face of any exterior wall of the floor immediately below so that a forty five degree (45°) angle to the vertical plane of the nearest outside wall is not intersected. The Rooftop Pool and Recreational Facilities shall not include a commercial kitchen, restaurant or cafe. Use of the Rooftop Pool and Recreational Facilities
shall be restricted to residents and guests of residents of the mixed use development. No admittance or use fees shall be charged to use the Rooftop Pool and Recreational Facilities. Nothing in this provision shall prohibit the imposition or collection of homeowner association dues or fees on residents of a mixed use development which offset the costs of operating and maintaining such rooftop facilities.
10-3-1995.18: APPLICATION OF TRANSITIONAL STANDARDS: Unless otherwise provided in this article or approved as part of a planned development, all commercial uses in a mixed use development in the M-PD-5 zone shall comply with the General Operational Requirements set forth in Article 19.5, section 10-3-1956 of this chapter, and with sections 10-31957 (Transitional Use License) and 10-3-1958 (Extended Hours Permit). With respect to the setbacks, walls, and landscaping requirements of Article 19.5, the requirements shall be as approved as part of a planned development, but at a minimum must include a three foot high solid masonry wall along the rear alley, with openings as approved as part of a planned development as necessary for loading dock access and other building requirements.” Section 6. The official zoning map of the City is hereby amended to apply the M-PD-5 overlay zone to the property known as 9908 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, described as follows: “Lots 740, 741, 742, 743, 744 and 745 of Tract No. 7710, in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 83 Pages 94 and 95 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County”, and also known as APN 4328-002-010, -011, -012, -013, -034. The location is shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect and shall control as to each property to which the M-PD-5 overlay zone has been applied. Section 8. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and her certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: February 18, 2020 Effective: March 20, 2020 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California HUMA AHMED (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: GEORGE CHAVEZ City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development Exhibits: A – Zoning Map Amendment Exhibit džŚŝďŝƚ ͗ ŝƚLJ ŽĨ ĞǀĞƌůLJ ,ŝůůƐ ŽŶŝŶŐ DĂƉ͗ ĞƚĂŝů ŽĨ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ǀŝĐŝŶŝƚLJ ǁŝƚŚ ŶĞǁ DͲW Ͳϱ KǀĞƌůĂLJ ŽŶĞ ĞƐŝŐŶĂƚŝŽŶ ŝŶĚŝĐĂƚĞĚ
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• 310/826-0541 • 310/247-8689 Close to shopping, Close to Dining, Shops, Transportation dining & transportation.
310/820-7828
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Hardwood floors, stainWiFi, elevator less steel appl., balcony, controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. controlled access, 5-Blocks to on-site laundry, prkg. Brentwood Village, 1307 Barry Ave. Shops & Restaurants.
• 310/826-4889 •
310/477-6856
550 Veteran Ave. •••••••• • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • •••••••• Large, granite counter tops, intercom entry, laundry facility, parking and WiFi. 5-Blocks to UCLA & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166
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access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, parking. 9-Blocks To U.C.L.A.
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• 310/440-0208 • Close to VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE WiFi, central air/heat, Brentwood Village. stainless steel • BRENTWOOD • appliances, fireplace, 310/472-8915 North of Montana St. walk-in closet, balcony, 11692 Chenault Dr. WEST L.A. controlled access, • • • • • pool, elevator, parking, 1628 Westgate Ave. • • • X-Large laundry facility. ~~~~~~ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 310/312-9871 ~ 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ~ • Shopping & Dining in Hardwood floors, Stainless steel Brentwood Village spacious kitchen with appliances, intercom stainless steel parking, applianaces, balcony, BRENTWOOD entry, on-sight gated entry, pool, on-site 11640 Kiowa Ave. on-sight laundry facility. laundry, elevator. Close to transportation. •• ••
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• •• • 310/208-0111 Redesigned Newly Close to Whole Foods, Brentwood Park, 1-Block To 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Tennis Courts. Cedars-Sinai Hospital •••••••• Beverly Hills Adj. stainless Balcony, 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. BRENTWOOD steel appliances, 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath 925 S. Barrington Ave. a/c, pool, • Bedrooms 2 • Newly Redesigned.
310/478-8274
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• •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • • parking. access, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • —————––– BRENTWOOD = BRENTWOOD = 904-908 Granville Av. • 424/272-6596 • • • •• e l g n i S • • -------The Sanremo Close to Brentwood • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • 417 S. Barrington Av. -------• • Village, Restaurants, Wifi, Bright, controlled
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On-site laundry, covered parking, controlled access.
808 4th St.
1 Bd.+1 Ba.
* ** Hardwood floors, * stainless steel appli- * * ances, on-sight * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * * laundry, controlled * * * access, parking.
* * L ARGE , U NIQUE 8-Blocks to U.C.L.A. AND G ORGEOUS . washer/dryer, all appliWestwood Village & 310/442-8265 Fireplace, balcony, stainances, hardwood floors WESTWOOD less steel applicances, throughout, some units 1409 Midvale Ave. intercom entry, elevator, WESTWOOD w/ skylights+high ceilings. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . • •• • • • • • •• • parking, gym, pool. custom kitchen, built-in
Spacious, hardwood flrs., huge closets, built-in a/c, dishwasher, pool, :::::::::::::: Includes: elevator, controlled UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath access, laundry Air conditioning, 1 & Transportation. 3 Bdrm.+ 2 /2 Bath laundry facility, facilities. No pets. :::::::::::::: 424/343-0015 subterranean prkg. Great Location! Open floor plan, high Near Whole Foods. BRENTWOOD ceilings, French oak
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1385 Kelton Ave.
310/473-1509
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310/394-7132
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WiFi, central air, intercom 1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av. entry, laundry facility, pool. parking, elevator, • • • • •
9-BLOCKS TO U.C.L.A., • Single • SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • TO WESTWOOD PARK. • Bachelor 310/478-8616 Controlled access, CITY** laundry fac. Utilities Incld. CENTURY CITY **CENTURY 2220 S. Beverly Glen • 323/851-3790 • •• •• to Metro Rail 2-Blocks • • • 1 Bd.+ Den +1 Ba. • Line, Hollywood & Highland Center. •• ••
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401 S. HOOVER St.
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WESTWOOD • ROBERTS HALL •
475 ESTATE SALE
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• • • • • • • • 3 Bd.+3 Ba. • • • • • • •
10,000 SQ. FT. BH ESTATE SALE
Hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, washer/ dryer in each unit, central air. Pool, jacuzzi spa, fitness center, rooftop garden patio+ fire pits, courtyard, controlled access, prkg.
Yamaha Ebony Baby Grand; 19th. C. Barbizon Paintings; Contemp. Art; Gilt Mirrors; 19th. C. Burl Sec; 5 Down Sofas; Din. Set for 10; 18th. C. Fr. Cabs; Tons B. Jordan Patio Furn; 14’ Antique Kirman; China; Crystal; Lots of Majolica; 5 Bdrm Sets; Stereos; TONS MORE! MUST SEE!
• 310/209-0006 •
902 N. REXFORD DRIVE
4-Blocks to UCLA & Westwood Village.
NO EARLY BIRDS! • Pix@EstateSales.net
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FEB. 28, 2020
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FOREVER HOME NEEDED
CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA EXOTIC SKINS, AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS, CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES. NEW, USED OR VINTAGE. BUY/SELL/CONSIGN TOP DOLLAR PAID
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