VOL . LVIII NO. 14
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THE NEWSPAPER OF RECORD FOR BEVERLY HILLS
BEVERLYHILLSCOURIER .COM
Lili Bosse Installed as Beverly Hills Mayor
IN THIS ISSUE
Plans to Make OpenBH Permanent Underway 4
BY SAMUEL BR ASLOW
The Beverly Hills City Council held its annual reorganization meeting on April 5, installing Lili Bosse as mayor and Julian Gold, M.D. as vice mayor. The ceremony at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts included poetry, song and dance. The celebration was especially significant, as it marked the first time in two years that the event took place in person. It also ushered in Bosse’s third term as mayor, having served previously in 2014 and 2017.
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The festive atmosphere of the evening was juxtaposed by tacit and explicit acknowledgements of the trauma and trials of the last two years. “We've experienced the suffering and loss from a global pandemic,” said Bosse. “COVID has taken the lives of over 42 members of our own Beverly Hills community. We have witnessed theft and violence in our street, hate filled antisemitic flyers dropped on our doorsteps, and we have dealt with
the trauma and loss of not being able to just be together when we needed each other. “But tonight starts a new chapter in the story of Beverly Hills and we're going to write it together.” Bosse laid out a laundry list of new initiatives meant to kick off that new chapter. Please see companion piece for coverage. (Lili Bosse continues on page 17)
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Lili Bosse was installed as the city's new mayor on April 5. Photo by Samuel Braslow Courier Calendar 2
Fun & Games 1 8
The New Audrey Irmas Pavilion Illuminates Wilshire Boulevard Temple
Bosse Launches New Initiatives for City
Police Blotter 1 9
With the approach of Passover, the much-anticipated addition to the Wilshire Boulevard Temple takes on special significance.
BY SAMUEL BR ASLOW
News 4 Community 6 Birthdays 1 6
BY ANA FIGUEROA
Classifieds 2 1
THE WEATHER, BEVERLY HILLS
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The Audrey Irmas Pavilion Photo by Jason O'Rear
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Great architects speak in terms o f alchemy, of animating the inanimate. And so it was with Shohei Shigematsu of the acclaimed Office for
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Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). Speaking to the Courier in January, he described a recently completed work in Los Angeles that “emanates vitality,” “shows respect” and on at least two of its remarkable sides, even bows. The work in question is the Audrey Irmas Pavilion at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. The three-story, 55,000 square-foot event space is the new, provocative focal point of the Temple’s Erika J. Glazer Family Campus in Wilshire Center/Koreatown. (Audrey Irmas Pavilion continues on page 12)
In her April 5 address promising “a new chapter in the story of Beverly Hills,” Mayor Lili Bosse announced several initiatives geared towards public safety, local businesses, and government accessibility. “My passion and purpose on the City Council has always been to provide a safe and healthy city for the people and businesses of Beverly Hills,” Bosse said. “Healthy people, healthy economy and a healthy government.” (New Initiatives continues on page 8)
Courier Calendar
APRIL 9 LA PHIL: “NOON TO MIDNIGHT: A DAY OF NEW MUSIC” 12 P.M. - 12 A.M. LA Phil presents a 12-hour day of music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with “Noon to Midnight.” The show includes 12 world premieres and five LA Phil commissions. Performances span from BP Hall to the Concert Hall and feature performers such as Claire Chase, piano duo HOCKET, Jacaranda Music, and many more. The full schedule is available online. Tickets can be purchased for $5 that grant access to all shows except “Focus on Andriessen,” or tickets can be purchased for “Focus on Andriessen” starting at $10 that include access to all “Noon to Midnight” shows. Guests must be able to prove full vaccination for COVID-19 and wear a mask at all times indoors. https://www.laphil.com/ concerts-and-events/noon-to-midnight APRIL 9 THE BROAD STAGE: “MARTHA REDBONE ROOTS PROJECT” 7:30 P.M. The Broad Stage presents the “Martha Redbone Roots Project,” a performance of music and storytelling. In her Broad Stage debut, Redbone shares her life experience as an Indigenous and Black woman and mother. She also seeks to address issues of social justice, bridging traditions from past to present, connecting cultures, and celebrating human spirit. Tickets range from $35-$55. The Broad Stage requires that guests produce proof of COVID-19 vaccination and wear masks indoors. https://thebroadstage.org/ performances/2021-22/jazz-blues/ martharedbone
APRIL 10 LACO: “CURRENT: EQUILIBRIUM” 5 P.M. Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents a contemporary divergence from its typical programming with “CURRENT: Equilibrium.” The show, for adults 21 and over, features immersive visuals paired with electro-acoustic classical works. Included in the program are three world premieres curated by composer/artistic advisor Derrick Skye and led by guest conductor Vincent Womack. The venue for this event is Boomtown Brewery at 700 Jackson St., Los Angeles. General admission is $35 with discounts available for seniors and students. Attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, including booster and wear masks indoors. https://www.laco.org/events/ current-equilibrium/ APRIL 10 PASADENA PLAYHOUSE: “IN CONVERSATION: CECILE RICHARDS & HOLLAND TAYLOR” 5 P.M. In coordination with the opening of “Ann,” written by and starring Holland Taylor, Pasadena Playhouse presents a conversation between Cecile Richards and Taylor. Richards, co-founder of Supermajority, co-chair of American Bridge, and former President of Planned Parenthood, joins Taylor (“The Chair,” “Hollywood,” “Two and a Half Men”) for a conversation about leadership, legacy, driving change, and more. Tickets to attend are $25. The streaming version of this event is free. In-person guests must produce proof of vaccination against COVID-19 and wear masks at all times indoors. https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/ event/ann-in-conversation/
APRIL 12 GETTY CENTER: SUZANNE LACY: “BETWEEN FEMINISM AND SOCIAL PRACTICE” 6 - 7 P.M. The Getty presents a talk with artist Suzanne Lacy, reflecting on her four decades of artistic practice. Lacy’s body of work includes installations, videos, and performance art that explores feminist themes and topics, such as sexual violence, rural and urban poverty, incarceration, and aging. This talk focuses on ethics, communication, new art forms and how artistic social practices draw from feminist practices. This event is available for in-person attendance or virtually via Zoom. Both modes of attendance are free. In-person visitors must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test. Masks are required indoors for unvaccinated guests and for all on the tram. https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ ev_3445.html APRIL 12 HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA: 3G@HMLA: “EXPLORING INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA” 6 - 8 P.M. Holocaust Museum LA presents a talk about intergenerational trauma hosted by Ryan Weiss. In this talk he discusses how trauma is passed from generation to generation, its impacts, and how healing can begin. To attend, a donation of $25 is suggested to support 3G@HMLA, which sponsors a student to participate in the Holocaust Museum LA’s impactful education programming. Attendees must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. Face masks are required inside. https://www.holocaustmuseumla. org/event-details/3g-hmla-exploringintergenerational-trauma
APRIL 13 THE SORAYA: SIR ELIOT GARDINER AND THE ENGLISH BAROQUE SOLOISTS 8 P.M. The Soraya presents a concert by widely acclaimed conductor Sir Eliot Gardiner and the 48-piece English Baroque Soloists. The program includes Haydn’s Symphony No. 103 in E-Flat Major, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major. Tickets range from $41$109. The Soraya requires that all guests provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result. Masks must be worn in all indoor spaces. https://thesoraya.org/calendar/details/ gardiner-2022 APRIL 17 SPAGO BEVERLY HILLS: 38TH ANNUAL PASSOVER SEDER DINNER 6 P.M. Barbara Lazaroff, co-founder and owner of Spago Beverly Hills, hosts the annual Spago Passover Seder. The event benefits MAZON, seeking to end hunger among all faiths, and HIAS, which provides humanitarian aid to refugees in Ukraine. The service at the dinner features Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier of the University Synagogue and the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir. Dinner is $225 per adult and $80 per child (12 and under). Attendees can select an arrival time of 5:15, 5:30, or 5:45 p.m. ahead of the prompt 6 p.m. dinner and service time. https://www.sevenrooms. com/experiences/spagobh/ spago-passover-seder-dinner-7949911299 APRIL 23 - 30 THE MAYBOURNE BEVERLY HILLS: AFTERNOON TEA 2 P.M. The Maybourne Beverly Hills presents an afternoon tea residency from its London sister hotel Claridge's. The tea service combines the traditional British roots of the practice with flavors associated with California. Tea is served on the outdoor garden terrace by white jacketed staff. Food served includes staples such as salmon and cucumber sandwiches and scones, supplemented by Maine lobster and tortillas. Fine loose leaf teas selected by tea connoisseur Henrietta Lovell are available throughout the residency, and all sessions conclude with champagne. This residency is a prelude for future tea service at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Bookings can be made online. Afternoon tea is $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. https://www.maybournebeverlyhills.com
The Maybourne Beverly Hills offers afternoon tea service from April 23-30 as part of a residency featuring London sister hotel Claridge's. Photo by Audrey Ma
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News Plans to Make OpenBH Permanent Underway
Holocaust Museum LA Expansion Project
BY BIANCA HEY WARD
BY BIANCA HEY WARD
Outdoor dining at the Beverly Canon Gardens
Holocaust Museum LA
The OpenBH Conversion Code and Fee Structure Subcommittee reviewed a preliminary draft of potential changes to permanent open-air dining code regulations at its April 6 meeting. Council liaisons Vice Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember Lester Friedman supported code conversions regarding parking, maintaining a 6-foot path of travel
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sidewalk clearance, limiting umbrellas to a confined space or railing, speedier permit approvals and allowing restaurants with outdoor dining to extend beyond their façade only if written permission is obtained from neighbors. (OpenBH continues on page 15)
On April 7, the Holocaust Museum LA announced that the S. Mark Taper Foundation awarded the museum $1.5 million to support its expansion, which will double its existing footprint in Pan Pacific Park. The development will allow for increased visitor capacity, more educational programs, a larger range of community and cultural events, and new
technology to preserve testimonies given by Holocaust survivors. The grant money from the foundation is earmarked for the construction of a new theater on the Jona Goldrich Campus, which will be named the S. Mark Taper Foundation Theater. (Holocaust Museum continues on page 14)
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BHUSD Will End COVID-19 Testing Program BY BIANCA HEY WARD
Beverly Hills Joins 11th Annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation
The BHUSD Board of Trustees at its April 5 meeting. Photo by Samuel Braslow The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Board of Education unanimously agreed to take a more lenient stance on COVID-19 testing, despite an uptick reported at its April 5 meeting. Per Board direction, the district’s weekly PCR COVID-19 testing
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program, which tests all unvaccinated students and a random selection of vaccinated students, will conclude the week after Spring Break on April 22. (BHUSD Chamber continues on page 19)
On April 6, Mayor Lili Bosse joined other leaders across the country in the 11th Annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, asking residents to reduce their water consumption. Beverly Hills residents taking part in the challenge are asked to make
a lasting commitment to water conservation and proactively manage water resources as a community. (Wyland Chamber continues on page 19)
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Community A City Celebrates It was standing room only for the April 5 ceremony installing Lili Bosse as the new mayor of Beverly Hills and Julian Gold, M.D. as vice mayor. Held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the installation was followed by a reception outdoors.
Bosse takes the stage for her installation with a helping hand from city photographer Vince Bucci. Photo by Samuel Braslow
Poet and author Cleo Wade reads an original poem titled “Us” written for the occasion.
Music mogul and so-called “Black Godfather” Clarence Avant, the husband of deceased Beverly Hills philanthropist Jacqueline Avant. Photo by Samuel Braslow
Guests pose for photos with Bosse before the ceremony.
Singer Ty Taylor received standing ovations for his performances. Photo by Samuel Braslow PAGE 6
Photo by Samuel Braslow
Photo courtesy of the City of Beverly Hills
BHPD Chief Mark Stainbrook waves to the audience.
Vocalist Kandace Linsey sings the National Anthem.
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Dancers from the Debbie Allen Dance Academy perform in front of the City Council before Bosse’s installation. Photo by Samuel Braslow
Attendees gather outside The Wallis following the ceremony for refreshments and socializing. Photo courtesy of City of Beverly Hills
Claudio Marra, Rafi Avedissian, Giacomino Drago, Alessandra Drago, Betty Truglio and Didi Avedissian
Lisa Bloch, Keri Selig, Bosse, Cheryl Saban, Marissa Hermer, Rosanna Arquette
Michael Libow, Jean Mackie and Commissioner Steve Weinglass. Photo by Samuel Braslow
The reception stretched late into the evening. Photo courtesy of City of Beverly Hills
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(New Initiatives continued from page 1) To that end, Bosse announced the rollout of BHPD alert, a text message system that communicates “information directly from our Beverly Hills Police Department immediately as events occur in our city.” “It has become very clear to me over the last few years that timely, accurate information from our police department about events in real time is incredibly important,” Bosse said. “In this era of social media, apps, and neighborhood chats, information has a way of spreading quickly, but often it's not accurate or helpful.” The system builds on the city’s existing alert network, Bosse said. She led the
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audience through the steps to sign up for notifications, telling the crowd to take out their phones and text BHPD alert to 888777. Bosse unveiled a new Real Time Watch Center to monitor the city’s sprawling surveillance network, which includes its massive number of CCTV cameras, automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), and a new drone program. The Watch Center will “ensure live monitoring” of the city’s 2,000 cameras, in addition to coordinating the “seven-day-a-week” drone coverage and ALPRs. “The center will incorporate available technology to proactively identify threats before they strike and reduce crime,” Bosse
said. Bosse did not specify the location of the Watch Center, nor the costs and resources it will require. The City Council will discuss all the initiatives at the April 12 meeting, where Chief Mark Stainbrook “will share his action plan to get these programs implemented quickly,” Bosse said. Another public safety initiative presented by Bosse, Live 911, will enable officers “to hear emergency calls live in the field as they come in, allowing them to immediately respond without having to wait for instructions from dispatch.” “In an emergency, every minute counts,” Bosse said. “And while we have some of the
fastest response times in the country, we will be taking steps to make them even faster.” In line with her longtime support of women, Bosse touted a goal for the BHPD to reach “30% sworn women personnel by the year 2030,” otherwise known as the 30 by 30 program. Moving from public safety to public health, Bosse said she would “again place an item on our council agenda to consider the creation of our own local health department.” “It's time for us to lead the way in public health and decide what's best for our city,” she said.
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The matter first came up before the City Council in December 2020, when the Council balked at restrictions on in-person dining issued by the County Department of Public Health (Public Health) in November. Executing the proposal would likely come with a steep price tag. Only three cities in the entire state operate their own health departments, including Pasadena, Long Beach and Berkeley. “A healthy city is also a healthy economy,” said Bosse, announcing initiatives aimed at supporting the business community, including Business with Bosse. “Every other week, I hope you'll meet me at one of our local businesses to celebrate all they bring to our city,” she said. “It will be an
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opportunity to see the city's newest restaurants, talk with old friends, meet new ones, all the while tasting incredible food,” she said. The first business she will visit is Tommy’s of Beverly Hills on April 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A returning initiative, 60 Second Shout Out, uses the bully pulpit of the mayorship to highlight one local business at each City Council meeting. Bosse teased next week’s Shout Out, spotlighting Impasta, a low-carb and gluten-free pasta business on Roxbury Drive. Anyone can nominate a Beverly Hills business for Business with Bosse or a 60 Second Shout Out by emailing a suggestion to businesswithbosse@beverlyhills.org.
Bosse next focused on ideas to improve government transparency and accessibility. She announced that the city would begin posting simplified agenda summaries on social media that highlight upcoming items of discussion before the City Council. Additionally, to “make it easier for you to participate in the public comment portion of our meetings,” the broadcast feed of City Council meetings will prominently display the phone number and email addresses for submitting public comments. Bosse said her final initiative, Live with Lili, will give residents the chance to dialogue with the mayor every month in a “live, televised town hall-style meeting.”
“It's a casual conversation where you can ask questions and we can find solutions together,” she said. The first Live with Lili meeting will take place on May 9 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the municipal gallery at City Hall. The event will also air live on Spectrum Channel 10 and stream on the city’s website at Beverlyhills.org/live. “One thing I've learned over the years is there's always something new and exciting on the horizon in Beverly Hills,” Bosse concluded. “And it's the honor of my life to be on this journey with all of you.”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
Thursday, April 28, 2022
TIME:
1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard
LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 PROJECT ADDRESS:
This project is being reviewed by the Planning Commission to ensure and enforce compliance with a previously issued entitlement, and to potentially revoke and/or modify said entitlement. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to find the project categorically exempt, pursuant to Section 15301 and 15321, from further environmental review under CEQA. How to Participate In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate in, watch, or listen to the commission meetings through the following methods:
9800 Wilshire Boulevard & 121 Spalding Drive (At the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Spalding Drive)
The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at a REGULAR meeting on April 28, 2022, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: Review and Potential Amendment of a Development Plan Review. The Planning Commission will review and potentially amend a previously approved Development Plan Review (DPR) that regulates rooftop uses for the buildings located at 9800 Wilshire Boulevard & 121 Spalding Drive. The rooftop areas of these buildings are primarily utilized by a business called Spring Place, which is a co-working office and private membership club that also occupies offices within the buildings. The Planning Commission previously reviewed the operations of Spring Place at its October 24, 2019 study session, and its November 12, 2020 regular meeting, which resulted in the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 1927 that regulates the rooftop uses and certain operations on the site. Pursuant to Condition No. 12 of said resolution, the Planning Commission has requested to review the operations of Spring Place and their compliance with the conditions of approval as a result of receiving several complaints related to activities on the site, and an active Community Preservation case. At this hearing, the Planning Commission will review all current operations and compliance with the conditions of approval of Resolution No. 1927, and may add or amend other conditions of approval affecting Spring Place’s rooftop operations.
This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, the project appears to qualify for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (Existing Facilities) and Class 21 Categorical Exemption (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) in accordance with the requirements of Section 15301 and 15321 of the state CEQA Guidelines. The Class 1 exemption is applicable to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. The project does not involve any physical development, and will be limited to potential changes in the operational limitations of the rooftop areas on the project site. The Class 21 exemption is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate, or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by the regulatory agency, including the adoption of an administrative decision or order enforcing or revoking the lease, permit, license, certificate, or entitlement for use or enforcing the general rule, standard, or objective.
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In Person: Submit a speaker card to the Recording Secretary at the meeting.
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Oral Comment: Call (310) 288-2288, select Option 1 when prompted. You will be placed on a brief hold, and called upon to make a comment at the appropriate time.
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Video Comment: https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/bevpublic, enter passcode: 90210 when prompted.
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It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Planning Commission Recording Secretary by 11:30 AM on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Planning Commission. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email. In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Any written comments received by end of the day on Tuesday, April 20, 2022 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comments received after Tuesday, April 20, 2022, but prior the public hearing, will be distributed to the Commission under separate cover. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. Please note that any comments received prior to or during the public hearing will be considered as part of the public record. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Chloe Chen, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1194, or by email at cchen@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely: Chloe Chen, Associate Planner Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact (310) 285-1126 (voice) or (310) 2856881 (TTY) prior to the meeting for assistance. Providing at least forty-eight (48) hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council and Board of the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
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Cedars-Sinai Gifted $10M to Create Memory and Aging Program
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE PARKING AUTHORITY FACILITY RATES SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 The City Council will consider a resolution which will increase certain fees and service charges that are charged to the public for the various activities and services as set forth in the schedule for fiscal year 2022-2023. In some cases fees are proposed for an adjustment by 6.0% based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2021 to reflect the increase in the City’s costs. In other cases, new fees are proposed to be established or existing fees to be adjusted to reflect a more equitable distribution of costs, or a change in service level. Most fees would become effective on July 1, 2022. The Board of the Parking Authority will consider a resolution which will update certain rates and language as set forth in the parking facility rates schedule for fiscal year 2022-2023. Most fees would become effective on July 1, 2022. At the public hearing, the City Council/Parking Authority will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak or provide written comments on this matter. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the Beverly Hills City Council/Parking Authority and staff may participate in this meeting via in-person or teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council/ Parking Authority meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable. To submit Audio/Oral comments during the hearing call: (310) 288-2288, to submit written comments please email: cityclerk@beverlyhills.org, to submit video comments (during public comment only) use https://www.gotomeet.me/ BevPublic (passcode: 90210). To Watch Video Live use http://beverlyhills.org/ live or On-Demand use http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings. In-Person comments can be submitted with a speaker card to the City Clerk/Secretary. It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by City Council/ Parking Authority. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Public comment via video conference will be 3 minutes per each individual comment, subject to the City Council/Parking Authority discretion. Any interested person may participate in the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the City Council/Parking Authority. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Council’s/Board’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City/Parking Authority, either at or prior to the public hearing. In Person Participation: All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter in person. Please see the above information on the location and time of this meeting. The proposed Resolution will be available on the City website. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Ani Keshishian, Budget & Financial Analyst in the Finance Department at (310) 285-2406, or by email at akeshishian@beverlyhills.org HUMA AHMED City Clerk/Secretary If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) please contact (310) 285-2400 or (310) 285-6881 (TTY) preferably 24-hours prior to the meeting for assistance.
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Memory disorders expert Zaldy Tan, M.D., who now oversees the Bernard and Maxine Platzer Lynn Family Memory and Healthy Aging Program Photo courtesy of Cedars-Sinai Cedars-Sinai announced a $10 million gift to establish the Bernard and Maxine Platzer Lynn Family Memory and Healthy Aging Program in the Department of Neurology on March 25. The program will broaden the scope of age-related care at Cedars-Sinai with a focus on healthy aging, patient independence, care coordination, and brain health. “This new program will reimagine and reshape aging and age-related conditions at Cedars-Sinai,” said Zaldy Tan, M.D., a prominent memory and geriatric medicine specialist and director of the Bernard and Maxine Platzer Lynn Family Memory and Healthy Aging Program. “Our hope, made possible by this generous gift, is to discover ways to promote aging with independence, grace and dignity for all.” Under Tan’s leadership, the donation from philanthropist Maxine Platzer Lynn will help develop a long-term preventive care strategy to promote healthy aging in patients 40 and older, care coordination and navigation for older patients, and a brain health program for patients with family histories or risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. The Bernard and Maxine Platzer Lynn Family Memory and Healthy Aging Program will complement the existing Memory and Aging Program in the Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders, established in 2020. “This investment by the Lynn family will support our urgent need to address healthy aging and provide resources for patients to navigate an increasingly complex medical system,” said Nancy Sicotte, M.D., Chair of the
Department of Neurology and the Women's Guild Distinguished Chair in Neurology and the Women's Guild Distinguished Chair in Neurology. “Our collaborative care program will advance the long tradition of excellence in clinical care at Cedars-Sinai and establish a path for patients to access the best care to live their best lives.” The program will serve as a national model for exceptional care, especially as the number of Americans aged 65 and older is projected to exceed 70 million in 2030. The program also provides care and support to patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Today, more than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, Alzheimer’s patients are expected to number nearly 13 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. “Philanthropic gifts like this allow CedarsSinai academic physicians and researchers to explore novel ways to tackle daunting medical and societal challenges like Alzheimer’s,” said Tan, the Carmen and Louis Warschaw Chair in Neurology. For the Lynn family, the donation is an opportunity to leave a legacy for generations to come. “Knowing that thousands of people will benefit from this program means the world to me,” said Lynn, who is 93 and made the gift in honor of her late husband, Bernard. “My family and I want to leave a legacy that will impact others and advance Cedars-Sinai’s healthy aging initiatives for families and communities.”
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(Audrey Irmas Pavilion continued from page 1) Completed in late 2021, the nearly $95 million-dollar structure is the first cultural commission in Los Angeles by OMA. It is also the crowning achievement of Senior Rabbi Steve Leder’s multi-phase “Building Lives” capital improvement campaign. The pavilion itself is named for lead donor Audrey Irmas, a long-time congregant whose $30 million gift infused the first life into the project. Philanthropist Wallis Annenberg also donated $15 million towards the building’s completion, as well as a separate $3 million to fund a Wallis Annenberg Legacy Foundation initiative for older adults. The result, Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, is housed on the pavilion’s third floor. The late Eli Broad played a crucial role as well in the building’s genesis. The question of which architect to select came up in 2015 and Leder sought Broad’s advice. “He told me to go after the best in the world,” Leder recounted during a private tour of the pavilion he led for the Courier late last year. “I said, ‘Eli, do you really think the world’s top architects would be interested in this? And his response was, ‘This Temple, on Wilshire Boulevard, in Los Angeles? Of course, they will want to do it.’” A competition ensued, during which a 15-person panel reviewed proposals from 25 architecture firms. Eventually, those 25 were narrowed down to four finalists.
Broad donated $100,000 to each of the finalists, enabling them to complete their submissions. That OMA emerged the victor of the process was a bit surprising at first. OMA’s founder, Pritzker Prize-winning Dutch architect and urbanist Rem Koolhaas, has been an industry lightning rod for decades. He is known for works across the globe that are controversial, yet ahead of their time. His recent projects of note include the block-long, “fishnet-draped" Seattle Central Library and the distinctive China Central Television (CCTV) headquarters in Beijing. The CCTV headquarters was cited by no less than President Xi Jinping in a declaration that no more “weird buildings” should be constructed in China. The New York Times, on the other hand, opined that the building “may be the greatest work of architecture built in this century.” Koolhaas, it turns out, was only minimally involved in the pavilion after the initial design proposal. He later contributed the design for the mezuzot. Shigematsu, as OMA’s Partner-in-Charge for North America, helmed the project. His insights, perspective and affinity for Los Angeles (it shares an ocean and resulting light with his native Japan) are embedded in the pavilion’s backstory. Large-scale inaugural festivities for the pavilion were postponed in January, due to the omicron surge. A smaller series of congregant open houses will instead take place in May, June and July. That is perhaps for the
Construction of the pavilion was completed in late 2021. Photo courtesy of Wilshire Boulevard Temple
More than 1,200 hexagonal tiles cover the pavilion's exterior.
The second floor of the pavilion houses an indoor-outdoor chapel. Photo by Jason O'Rear best. The pavilion should be appreciated at one’s own pace. Events, including several b’nai mitzvah, have begun, with the new facility “eliciting awe” from those who come to the campus, according to Kimberly Supple, the Temple’s Director of Events and Operations. In a January piece, The New York Times described the newly finished pavilion as “warm and vibrant.” Other media reviews have not been as positive. The Los Angeles Times, for example, wrote that the building’s elements were a “jumble” in need of editing, and proclaimed it “hard to love.” That doesn’t seem what the structure is asking for. Located adjacent to the Temple’s historic sanctuary, the Audrey Irmas Pavilion is at once overtly futuristic while at the same time exuding an ancient, even sacred, quality. It’s as if an oversized Ark of the Covenant — with all its power, mystery and magic — landed in the middle of Koreatown. From a distance, the pavilion’s most notable feature is its rhomboid shape. Tiles cling to its exterior like the heat shields of the Space Shuttle. More than 1,200 tiles, in fact, constructed of glass fiber reinforced concrete. Their hexagonal shape mirrors the tiles of the sanctuary dome, bringing the inside to the outside. Positioned at different angles, the tiles gleam in an array of hues. But that is an optical illusion. “All the tiles are the same color,” said Leder, as he led us into the structure. “It just
depends on how the light reflects on them.” The changing exterior hue was not planned by the architects, nor was the “confetti” effect caused by the rectangular panes of glass embedded within each of the tiles. At certain times of day, the glass reflects dappled dots of light on the exterior of the Temple and the interior of the pavilion. Those are a few of the building’s unexpected surprises. But it was on the practical that Leder focused his enthusiasm during the tour. From its first planning stages, to fundraising and construction, the pavilion has encompassed nearly a decade of Leder’s 34-year tenure at the Temple. Without question, the new pavilion fulfills the stated goal of providing muchneeded event space for the oldest and largest congregation in Los Angeles. Its diverse array of venues can accommodate gatherings and ceremonies of every size and type, a point of obvious pride for Leder. On the ground floor, a main ballroom covered in rust-colored wood spans nearly 14,000 square feet, all without visible support. The shape of its vaulted ceiling pays homage to the sanctuary’s magnificent dome. A second floor indoor/outdoor chapel space of emerald green glass can be configured for small ceremonies, while an intimate, ocean-blue sunken garden leads to an expansive rooftop terrace with dazzling panoramic views. At one point on the second floor, Leder pointed out a window to the surrounding neighborhood.
The pavilion's main lobby is steps away from the Temple doors. Photo by Jason O'Rear
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The vaulted main event space is meant to invoke the Temple's dome. Photo by Jason O'Rear
The pavilion is inclined away from the historic Temple and toward Wilshire Boulevard. Photo by Jason O'Rear
“I think this will make everything else look better,” he said, as a modest concession to what will now join the ranks of the most significant buildings in Los Angeles. Indeed, the pavilion’s uniqueness is not reserved for its exterior. Its interior is not built out in the traditional sense. It is more akin to a series of openings punched through the structure’s volume, creating light-filled spaces on, between and outside its different levels. It’s all part of a vision Shigematsu was more than happy to describe for the Courier in a Zoom call from Tokyo. He began by pointing out the challenge of designing a new building next to a historic religious structure. “The synagogue is a very symmetrical building, a very monumental building, and a very serene building. What we wanted is a dialogue between that and an asymmetrical, lively and not particularly serene building; a building that wants to emanate vitality. So that is the dialogue, dignity and vitality,” he explained. Though not constructed as a religious building per se, the pavilion shows an overall “clarity that could speak to religiousness or some kind of profoundness, which of course is important for religious institutions,” said Shigematsu. He emphasized the desire to show deference to the pavilion’s setting. “Typically, respect is considered maybe as an architect being polite. And some architects might think it’s a compromise to be respectful to the historic structure. But here, we thought that we could make a generic box more exciting by kind of blatantly showing the move of respect,” said Shigematsu. That “move of respect” is a literal one, evidenced by the structure’s pronounced tilt. The building is inclined away from the Temple and toward Wilshire Boulevard. “We made an inclination at an angle away from the Temple to provide a courtyard between the sanctuary and the entrance to the pavilion. We mirrored that inclination toward the Wilshire side to make a parallelogram. We thought we needed a dynamic presence on Wilshire, since it is one of the most important thoroughfares in LA. "These two moves actually made the form quite complicated,” he added, in a clear understatement. Security issues provided additional concern. “We knew that we couldn’t have an
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entrance from the street, since that compromises security issues. So, the real entrance faces the Temple across an outdoor plaza. But we also didn’t want the building to look like a fortress because it was meant to be a beacon of openness to the neighborhood and openness to the rest of LA. So, what we decided is a more strategic porosity or contextual transparency.” That “porosity” is effectuated in the three main event spaces, which Shigematsu likens to portals. He describes the main event space on the ground floor as a “corridor” that cuts through from Wilshire Boulevard to the campus’ Siegel Courtyard. The massive window overlooking Wilshire and the large skylight opening up to the second floor are further signs of the structure’s openness. The trapezoidal, brilliant green second floor represents a “porosity in a different direction,” said Shigematsu. Whereas the ground floor connects Wilshire Boulevard and the courtyard in a north-south axis, the second-floor flows in an east west direction. Its signature feature is a huge covered exterior event space that looks onto the stained-glass windows of the Temple. “At night, they are lighting the stainedglass window from the back, so you can see the strong relationship between the new and the old. Typically, you enjoy a church from the inside, but here you can also have a different vantage point to the exterior, which is rare, so I would say it’s an interesting relationship,” said Shigematsu. The third floor is home to offices and activity areas designed for the Annenberg GenSpace. After conducting online programming for nearly a year, the space officially opens its doors on April 21 for classes, partnerships and events designed to enrich older adults. The facility’s presence brings a synergy that pleases Shigematsu. “The premise was that they were inspired by this architecture and then came to the space. The notion of aging and a religious institution is a co-relationship, I think. So, it’s an interesting hybrid,” he said. Shigematsu added, “It’s great that an institution is always there. It is quite nice that there is some level of presence and activity always, not simply limited to an event. The problem with this kind of gathering building is when there is no meeting it could look dead or underutilized.” It is doubtful that the pavilion will suffer from under-utilization. Bookings are quite
robust for 2022. And Shigematsu is confident that the pavilion fulfills its mission as a desirable gathering place. “I’m not saying that our building is acting like a church, but at least there’s a level of diversity and energy that makes people inspired to gather and meet again. In a way, the pandemic will hopefully highlight the importance of this building even more. We hope that this building’s energy and kind of shared diversity and character will at least inspire some people to come here and talk to people.” He is also quite willing to share credit for the finished product. “This is not our achievement only, obviously. People who really cared about having a great space, great architecture, great art and cultural continuity made this building happen,” he said. He made mention of Broad. “I always thought Eli had a profound drive to contribute to the culture of LA in art but also in architecture,” said Shigematsu. He referred to Broad’s role in other
high-profile bids in Los Angeles for which OMA was a major contender but did not ultimately receive the commission. "Of course, there is some history but, in the end, we of course highly appreciate that he even held the competition for this building. If there was no Eli, I don’t think this building would have gone into an international competition.” Shigematsu elaborated on what he meant by the term “cultural continuity," and how it is reflected by pavilion. “I heard that because of this building some parents decided to send their children to the Temple school. Those kids looking at this building will have slightly more familiarity with this kind of building. That will probably create another level of philanthropy in the future toward the cultural contribution of LA. So, I really love the fact that the building is contributing to the succession of culture in LA. Architecture sometimes has that kind of power.” Without question, great architecture has that kind of power. And so do great Rabbis.
View of the stained glass windows of the Temple from the pavilion. Photo by Jason O'Rear
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BA.2 Variant of COVID Now Believed to be Dominant Strain in LA County The BA.2 subvariant is now believed to be the dominant COVID-19 strain circulating in Los Angeles County, which has seen an uptick in daily infection numbers, though hospitalization figures remain low and the death rate keeps declining, the Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said on April 7. Official figures released by Ferrer said on April 7 showed that the highly infectious BA.2 subvariant, an offshoot of the omicron variant that fueled the winter surge in cases, accounted for 47% of all infections in the county that underwent specialized testing to identify virus strains. But she said that percentage was based on cases from two weeks ago, and BA.2 is likely now responsible for more than half of the county's infections. Last week, BA.2 represented about 32% of infections in the county, double the 16% rate from the week prior. The spread of the infectious variant is being blamed for increases in case numbers locally. Ferrer noted that over the last seven days, the county has been averaging 878 new cases per day, up from 660 per day the previous week, a roughly 33% increase. And she noted that the case counts are likely low, since many people are taking advantage of home
testing kits and may not report their results to the county, even if they test positive. But while the increase in cases is disturbing, the rise has not translated into surges of hospital patients, or in the actual rate of people testing positive for the virus, which remains at about 1%. Ferrer said the number of COVID-19 positive patients in county hospitals has remained below 300, reaching 273 as of April 7. And the daily number of deaths attributed to the virus continues to fall, averaging 13 per day over the past week, compared to 17 per day a week earlier. She continued to express some concern about recent increases in school outbreaks, reporting a total of 14 over the past week. The increase correlates with the spread of the BA.2 subvariant, and follows the recent lifting of indoor mask-wearing mandates at school campuses. But Ferrer noted that the testing positivity rate still remains very low at school campuses, below the countywide rate. She urged campuses that are seeing outbreaks, however, to take steps such as improving ventilation, requiring weekly testing for unvaccinated students and requiring exposed students to test negative
before returning to class. She also issued a reminder that while masks are no longer required indoors at schools, they are still strongly recommended. The county reported a total of 1,088 new cases on
April 7, bringing the pandemic total in the county to 2,839,480. Another 15 deaths were recorded, raising the cumulative death toll to 31,754.
(Holocaust Museum continued from page 4) The theater will have 200 seats to house larger audiences for events such as Holocaust survivor talks, concerts, and lectures. The space will feature a performance stage, first-class audio and visual equipment, and live streaming capabilities with expanded programming for families, theater performances, film screenings, conferences, and more. “Ten years from now, most Holocaust survivors will be gone,” Amelia Taper Bolker, Vice President of the S. Mark Taper Foundation, said. “The Foundation is proud to partner with Holocaust Museum LA to build a space where visitors, now and into the future, can learn from survivors’ important legacies. The intensifying war in Ukraine and refugee crisis reinforce the significant and continuing need for Holocaust education.” In addition to the theater, the new campus will include outdoor reflective spaces, large galleries and classrooms, a new pavilion to house an authentic Nazi-era boxcar and a theater dedicated for USC Shoah Foundation’s “Dimensions in Testimony” exhibit, where visitors can have the chance to have a virtual conversation with a Holocaust survivor using holographic capture and voice recognition software.
The museum’s expansion project campaign “Building Truth” hopes to secure $45 million in funding. With the grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation, the project is expected to break ground this summer, and the expanded campus will be open by summer of 2024. By 2030, the museum hopes to reach 500,000 annual visitors. “The S. Mark Taper Foundation was a lead donor in the construction of the Museum’s permanent home in Pan Pacific Park in 2010 and we are exceptionally grateful for their continued support of our efforts to ensure ‘never again’ becomes a reality, as we are seeing history repeat itself,” said Beth Kean, CEO of the Holocaust Museum LA. “As a prominent grant maker in the Southern California philanthropic community, this new generous grant from the Foundation highlights the importance of multiplying our critical work to empower future generations to stand up against antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry. The Taper name is synonymous with the cultural landscape of Los Angeles, and we are thrilled to have it grace our new theater.” To learn more, visit www.holocaustmuseumLA.org/expansion.
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(OpenBH continued from page 4) While the liaisons agreed with the draft tiered fee structure that takes into account the popularity of a location, they also directed to revise and lower the proposed pricing. The fee scheme proposed is divided in three parts: tier one encompasses restaurants on Rodeo, Canon, and North Beverly Drives, in addition to Beverly Canon Gardens, with a monthly cost of $3 per square foot of openair dining and $5 for parklet dining. Tier two includes restaurants in the Business Triangle and South Beverly Drive, with a monthly cost of $2.25 per square foot of open-air dining and $3.50 for parklet dining. Tier three includes Robertson, Olympic, La Cienega, Wilshire and South Santa Monica Boulevards, with a monthly cost of $1.50 per square foot of openair dining and $2.50 for parklet dining. While the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce expressed support for most of the proposals in the draft report, the fee structure as outlined drew criticism. Citing outdoor dining permit pricing in nearby cities like Pasadena, which charges between $2.75 to $13 per square foot per year, and Culver City, which charges $13 per square foot per year, the Chamber encouraged the city to make the fees more competitive. “As much as we want our outdoor dining, I think if these prices went in, I would venture to say we'd lose about 50 percent,” Todd Johnson, CEO of the Chamber, said. Currently, all permits using the public right of way, regardless of location, must pay a rental fee of $1.55 or $1.07 per square foot per month, depending on whether the installation has a
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railing or barrier. The new fee structure was developed to reflect the cost of indoor dining. “I do agree that the parklets should be paid at a higher rate,” Gold said. “But do I think we should take another stab at trying to find a number that's consistent with Beverly Hills but is more in line with what we see in other cities.” The liaisons supported the fee structure but advised staff to adjust the pricing. “I would say for open-air dining, we have to be at two bucks or less,” Gold added. Location of Dining Proposed code changes would allow restaurants to extend outdoor dining operations beyond their immediate façade, with permission from neighboring tenants and property owners. The restaurant owner would be required to show proof of written permission from the adjacent stakeholders, and that permission may be revoked. Parking According to city staff, there is no need for additional parking for open-air dining on private property if it’s within the first 40 feet from the sidewalk. Currently, open-air dining on private property requires the provision of parking at the same rate as indoor dining space, but this change removes the potential barrier while encouraging outdoor dining toward the front of the building. The change is anticipated to simplify and speed up the permit approval process. “We're using the parking as an incentive to push the dining toward the front and activate the streetscape,” City Planner Timothea
Tway said. Path of Travel To allow a wider path of travel on sidewalks, restaurants with outdoor dining will be required to keep a minimum of 6 feet on the sidewalk for pedestrians traffic, and use of the public right-of-way for dining in will be limited to 50% of the sidewalk width, at most. Current code regulations require a minimum 5-foot path of travel, with no limits on the maximum percentage of sidewalk width that may be occupied. Existing open-air dining installations that do not maintain a 6-foot-wide path of travel will be considered legally nonconforming and will be able to keep their currently approved configuration until the open-air dining permit is up for renewal. Afterwards, all outdoor dining installations must be redesigned accordingly. Changes to Umbrella and Barrier Standards Proposed changes to the code language related to umbrella and barrier standards require that umbrellas be integrated into railings and barriers when possible and does not allow for umbrella bases to be located outside the open-air dining area. To help delineate dining area on the sidewalk and prevent encroachment on paths of travel, barriers will also be required for installations with more than eight seats; right now, barriers are required for more than 12 seats.
can be approved at the public counter, without months of public noticing. To be approved ministerially, the following outdoor dining criteria must be met: dining may not extend beyond the facade of the restaurant that it serves; the outdoor dining area must be smaller than 50% of the indoor square footage of the restaurant that it serves; if the location is outside the Business Triangle, it may not operate after 10 p.m. and before 7 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends; if located on private property, it must be located farther than 100 feet from residentially zoned (excluding mixed use zone) properties; if located on public property, it must be in the Business Triangle or limited to South Beverly, Wilshire, Olympic, Robertson, San Vicente, South Santa Monica, and La Cienega Boulevards; and the open-air dining does not interfere with public infrastructure or utilities. Projects that do not meet these standards would require discretionary review but according to city staff, roughly 75% of the outdoor dining permit requests are in the Triangle. In the draft proposal, open-air dining permits must be renewed every five years, without limiting the number of renewals so that holders do not have to reapply for the permit. The OpenBH program will remain in place in its current form, without fees, through Dec. 31, 2022. The next OpenBH Conversion Code and Fee Structure Subcommittee meeting will be held in May.
Approval To expedite the process, the draft proposes that outdoor dining permits be approved ministerially, without discretionary review, and
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Nicole Avant, who served as Ambassador to the Bahamas under President Barack Obama, administered the oath of office for Lili Bosse. Photo by Samuel Braslow (Lili Bosse continued from page 1) Gold, the only medical doctor on the Council, also noted the hardship of the pandemic in his speech. “We are the lucky ones,” Gold said. “There are many, far too many, who have not been so lucky. Let’s never forget them and keep those lost to COVID, and recently the despicable evil that's happening in Ukraine, in our thoughts and in our prayers.” The fact that the Council could share these words with a packed house at The Wallis represented a potential return to normal —“or, at least, the new normal,” Gold said with crossed fingers, “much of which we probably still have to define, but which will hopefully see COVID under control, law and order reestablished and peace restored here and everywhere.” Customarily, incoming mayors select a member of the clergy to offer an invocation. In a move that highlighted the theme of unity, Bosse invited nine faith leaders from across the city to each give their own innovation. Highlights of the evening included musical performances by Beverly Hills resident and vocalist Kandace Lindsey, who sang the national anthem, and recording artist Ty Taylor, who performed two original numbers. Dancers with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy also took the stage during the night. And poet and author Cleo Wade read an original poem written for the occasion. In a nod to one of the most tragic events in the city’s recent memory, Bosse’s oath of office was administered by Ambassador Nicole Avant, daughter of murdered philanthropist Jacqueline Avant and a personal friend of Bosse.
Clarence Avant, husband to Jaqueline and a titanic figure in the music industry, also attended the ceremony, along with Nicole’s husband, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos. Speaking about Nicole, Councilmember John Mirisch said, "The nightmare that she and her family had to endure was also a community tragedy and represents one of the worst moments in the history of Beverly Hills." Nicole shared with the audience that Bosse had repeated four words to her since the day of her mother’s death. “Her four words that she has said to me every day since Dec. 1 are, ‘You have my word.’ And it was in emails, texts, phone calls — voicemails, when you couldn’t get through — and I just want to say thank you in front of everybody, because those four words carried me through to this moment, and I couldn't be more proud to be your friend,” Nicole said. Crime and security featured prominently in speeches throughout the night, with multiple council members blaming Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón for the rise in certain types of crime. “Despite the extraordinary efforts of our police, we have policies that were put in place by the District Attorney in Los Angeles County that place our safety at risk,” said now Councilmember Robert Wunderlich. “There must be consequences when people commit crimes. If people are arrested for crimes but are quickly released without regard to the threat posed to the public, only to be arrested again, the job of our officers becomes never ending.” Bosse, who described herself as “one of
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Dr. Julian Gold gets sworn in alongside his family. Photo by Samuel Braslow the leaders in the effort to recall” Gascón, called for others to join her in ousting the prosecutor. “Dangerous policies are resulting in more criminals on the streets, and if there are no consequences to crime, we live in chaos. We live in Gotham City. And I ask that you sign a petition and help get signatures,” she said. Two canvassers with the Recall District Attorney George Gascón campaign stood outside The Wallis gathering signatures for the recall. One of them, Rachel Minkoff, the field manager for the westside, told the Courier that she and her partner had gathered dozens of signatures throughout the night. In his outgoing address, Wunderlich ticked through a list of accomplishments from his year as mayor, declaring that the city was “emerging strong from the pandemic.” “Our property values remain high and even increased. Retail sales are back to pre-pandemic levels. Our hotel occupancy is returning. Our streets are more vibrant than they were pre-pandemic,” Wunderlich said. “For our residents, we provided protection from the financial impacts of the pandemic and from challenges that exist unrelated to the pandemic.” Wunderlich concluded, “We've done a lot and there's more to do. I'm proud of what we've accomplished during my year as mayor and I'm confident of our path forward.” West Hollywood City Councilmember Lindsey Horvath showed her support for the outgoing and incoming mayors, making the only public comment of the night. “To our outgoing Mayor, thank you very much for your leadership, for your
dedication to the City of Beverly Hills and for being a great partner and an ally in serving our communities. You have served well and with respect and dignity and we thank you,” she said. “To our incoming mayor, Lili Bosse, your joy, your radiance, your grace, your light are exactly what we need in this moment, but especially your soul filled leadership. I know your community will celebrate your leadership this year, and in the years to come.” Wunderlich’s colleagues on the Council also offered praise for his stewardship over the last year, with Bosse drawing appreciative laughter for her description of his humility. “I think you're probably maybe the only person I know who went to Harvard and never tells anybody,” she said. “I can assure you, had I got into Harvard, you would know about it.” Councilmember Lester Friedman, whose entire term as mayor took place remotely, shared how Wunderlich gave him the opportunity to preside over his only in-person City Council meeting—only to have the meetings return to a remote format for another year. "I was so touched by your willingness to share but then again, that is what you are: a compassionate individual that considers everyone," Friedman said. "You were the right person to bring us through the initial stages of our recovery from the pandemic. Your analytic skills and positive approach have provided all of us on Council with a roadmap for recovery." The program, which lasted some 2.5 hours, was followed by an outdoor reception.
Faith leaders from across the city offer blessings and prayers to Mayor Lili Bosse. Photo by Samuel Braslow
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(BHUSD continued from page 5) BHUSD Superintendent Dr. Michael Bregy presented the Board with the option of testing vaccinated and unvaccinated students on an equal basis the week of April 15 or keeping the current program as is. “As you know, I've been providing you with information and updates,” Bregy said. “There's just been a slight uptick in cases since the optional masking has gone in to play.” After the district adopted a “your mask, your choice” stance on March 14 regarding indoor masking for students and staff, data presented by Bregy shows an increase in positive cases reported. The total number of positive cases across all schools sited reported for the weeks of March 6 and March 13 was four. The week of March 20, that number rose to seven, and the week of March 27 there were nine cases. As of press time, there were 15 active positive
cases among students and four among staff. Of the active student cases, 12 are reported from Horace Mann Elementary School. For comparison, during the omicron surge earlier this year, the district reported a total of 76 new positive cases the week of January 17. This week, students and staff received two at home COVID-19 test kits courtesy of the district, but testing is not compulsory to return to school from the upcoming Spring Break. However, the district is still asking all students and staff to test no more than 24 hours before returning to school. While the weekly PCR testing program will no longer be in place, optional daily rapid antigen testing will remain available district wide. In the past, the Board has indicated that its COVID-19 policies around masking and testing at the district will remain fluid, and subject to change depending on current health conditions.
(Wyland continued from page 5) The nationwide competition is presented by California non-profit organization, the Wyland Foundation, which aims to educate consumers on their water use and protect and preserve the world’s oceans, waterways, and marine life. This marks the fifth year that Beverly Hills will participate in the annual month-long challenge, which runs through April 30. During the month of April, those who live and work in Beverly Hills will be asked to manage water resources and can take the online pledge at www.mywaterpledge.com for a chance to win prizes. The challenge began 11 years ago as an opportunity to reward community members for
their positive conservative actions. Throughout the pandemic, the city has continued providing crucial services such as clean and safe drinking water with updated facilities and systems to preserve and lessen water usage. On March 31, the City of Beverly Hills reopened its Water Treatment Plant after being closed for repairs the last seven years. The reopened plant will provide a local supply of reliable and clean water to residents, accounting for roughly 20% of the city’s water supply, without adding stress to the Metropolitan Water District resources. To learn more about the city’s water conservation efforts, visit bhsaves.org.
Police Blotter The following incidents of arson, assault,
ARSON
burglary, DUI arrest, motor vehicle theft,
3/31/2022, 5:23 a.m. at 400 Block of N. CANON DRIVE
robbery, shoplift robbery, theft, and vandalism have been reported. Streets
ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED
are usually indicated by block numbers.
4/1/2022, 11:19 a.m. at 9400 Block of WILSHIRE BLVD. 3/31/2022, 8:29 p.m. at 100 Block of N. LA CIENEGA BLVD. 3/30/2022, 1:55 p.m. at 8900 Block of WILSHIRE BLVD. 3/26/2022, 9:56 p.m. at 400 Block of N. CANON DRIVE
ASSAULT - SIMPLE 4/1/2022, 9:24 p.m. at 300 Block of N. BEVERLY DRIVE 4/1/2022, 8:40 a.m. at 200 Block of REEVES DRIVE 3/29/2022, 9:47 p.m. at 9400 Block of WILSHIRE BLVD. BURGLARY COMMERCIAL BUILDING 3/30/2022, 4:25 a.m. at 300 Block of N. BEVERLY DRIVE
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BURGLARY CONSTRUCTION SITE 4/1/2022, 4:43 a.m. at 500 Block of STONEWOOD DRIVE
BURGLARY - FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE 4/5/2022, 12:25 a.m. at 100 Block of N. ELM DRIVE 3/27/2022, 4 p.m. at S. REXFORD DRIVE / WHITWORTH DRIVE BURGLARY RESIDENTIAL (HOME OCCUPIED) 3/27/2022, 9:40 a.m. at 800 Block of SIERRA DRIVE BURGLARY RESIDENTIAL (NO ONE HOME) 4/3/2022, 9 p.m. at 300 Block of S. SWALL DRIVE 3/26/2022, 8 p.m. at 100 Block of N. GALE DRIVE
DUI ARREST 4/3/2022, 3:48 a.m. at N. LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD / BEVERLY BOULEVARD 4/1/2022, 1:37 a.m. at N. SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD / N. RODEO DRIVE
3/30/2022, 7:36 p.m. at BEVERLY BOULEVARD / N. MAPLE DRIVE 3/27/2022, 12:15 a.m. at N. DOHENY DRIVE / BURTON WAY
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 4/6/2022, 10:30 a.m. at 300 Block of MCCARTY DRIVE 4/3/2022, 10:30 a.m. at 300 Block of N. PALM DRIVE 3/31/2022, 9:20 a.m. at 300 Block of S. REXFORD DRIVE 3/25/2022, 5 a.m. at 200 Block of S. LA CIENEGA BLVD.
ROBBERY 3/31/2022, 1:30 p.m. at 200 Block of N. RODEO DRIVE 3/27/2022, 8:30 a.m. at 9800 Block of WILSHIRE BLVD. 3/26/2022, 3 p.m. at 9700 Block of WILSHIRE BLVD. SHOPLIFT ROBBERY
THEFT - GRAND 4/1/2022, 5:41 p.m. at 300 Block of N. RODEO DRIVE 3/27/2022, 1:57 p.m. at 200 Block of N. RODEO DRIVE
THEFT - GRAND (FROM VEHICLE) 3/27/2022, 2:08 p.m. at GREGORY WAY / EL CAMINO DRIVE 3/26/2022, 9:29 a.m. at 300 Block of S. ROBERTSON BLVD.
THEFT - PETTY 3/29/2022, 6:03 p.m. at 200 Block of S. LA PEER DRIVE THEFT - PETTY (FROM VEHICLE) 3/25/2022, 8:30 a.m. at 200 Block of MORENO DRIVE 3/25/2022, 7:07 a.m. at 600 Block of ALTA DRIVE
VANDALISM 3/31/2022, 9 a.m. at 9700 Block of S. SANTA MONICA BLVD.
3/28/2022, 6:57 p.m. at 200 Block of N. RODEO DRIVE
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Public Notices NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS Project:
Beverly Hills High School South Campus Modernization Shoring & Retaining Wall #5
Owner:
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Lease / Lease Back Contractor: ProWest Constructors, CSLB #: 706619 PROPOSAL RELEASE #5 PROPOSAL DATE: APRIL 12, 2022 PROPOSAL TIME: 2:00 PM PROPOSAL PACKAGES 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
SWPPP / Erosion Control Implementation SWPPP / Erosion Control Monitoring Chain Link Fencing Survey & Layout Waterproofing Lath & Plaster Painting Electrical Site Demolition & Earthwork Site Concrete Asphalt Paving Shoring & Retaining Wall Construction Site Utilities
Submit sealed proposals to: ProWest Constructors, 22710 Palomar Street, Wildomar, CA 92595. For Proposals in the amount of $150,000 and over, a Proposal Bond in the amount of 10% of the Lump Sum Base Price shall accompany the Proposal. For Lump Sum Base Price amounts of less than $150,000, Proposal Bond shall not be required. Proposal Documents available March 24, 2022 at IB Reprographics (951) 682-1850, www.ibrepro.com and www.BidMail.com. One non-mandatory Job Walk has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 8:00 AM. ATTENDANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Participants shall meet at the ProWest jobsite trailer at Beverly Hills High School, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. This project consists of the construction of Retaining Wall #5 with a temporary design-build shoring and a permanent cast-in-place concrete wall. All walls include reinforcing. Also included in this proposal release is site demolition, mass excavation, grading, and earthwork, site concrete for walks and curb and gutter, AC paving patch back at the street, site electrical, survey, SWPPP Implementation and Monitoring, site utilities for the storm drains, waterproofing on the walls, chain link fencing, plaster on the concrete wall and painting of plaster finishes. Prequalification of MEP Subcontractors. Each prospective Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing (”MEP”) subcontractor holding C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 specialty licenses (as defined in Public Contract Code section 20111.6) planning to participate in bidding on certain public projects to be undertaken by the District, must be prequalified prior to submitting bids for such public projects. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 20111.6 bidders on all public projects using funds received pursuant to the Leroy F. Greene School Facilities ACT of 1998 or any funds received from any future state school bond that involve a projected public project expenditure of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more must be pre-qualified. The purpose of the proposal is to enable ProWest Constructors to select the most qualified firm that provides the best value to ProWest Constructors and the District and with whom ProWest Constructors will subcontract. Based on the received proposals, ProWest Constructors will create a list of the highest-ranking respondents, based on a best value selection criteria and will identify the selected firm(s) to enter negotiations for specific scopes of work to be subcontracted. Formal award of any subcontracts will not occur unless and until the District has reviewed and approved the scope and price of the subcontracted work. ProWest Constructors reserves the right to request additional information at any time, which in its sole opinion, is necessary to assure that a proposer’s competence, business organization, and financial resources are adequate to perform the requested work. ProWest Constructors also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality or nonsubstantive irregularity in any proposal. Contact Lease / Lease Back Contractor, ProWest Constructors – (951) 678-1038 for further information. Published April 1, 8, 2022 PAGE 20
T.S. No.: 220310067 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: 439 South Order No. 00154800-993-SD2-CFU APN: 4332-012-008 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 4/20/2017. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: 439 South Clark LLC, a California limited liability company Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 7/18/2017 as Instrument No. 20170801518 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 4/28/2022 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $522,425.76 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 439 South Clark Street Beverly Hills, CA 90211 A.P.N.: 4332-012-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the proper-
ty may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 4404460 or visit this Internet Web site www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 220310067. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last
and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website site www.tlssales.info, using the file number assigned to this case 220310067 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 3/30/2022 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 BY: Max Newman, Trustee Sale Officer BHC 04/08/22, 04/15/22, 04/22/22 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022053819 The following is/are doing business as: FITNESS DEPOT 3300 Overland Ave. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Victor Wilson LLC 3300 Overland Ave. #205, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (#202204010294), registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed on August 2021: Victor Ian Wilson, CEO Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 09, 2022; Published: March 25, April 01, 08, 15, 2022 LACC N/C BEVERLY HILLS COURIER –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022049238 The following is/are doing business as: 1) COMEDY STORE PRODUCTIONS 2) COMEDY STORE FILMS 1990 S. Bundy Dr. #510, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Comedy Store Records 1990 S. Bundy Dr. #510, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION (#C4660002), registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed March 2021: Robert Wheeler, Treasure: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 03, 2022; Published: April 01, 08, 15, 22, 2022 LACC N/C BEVERLY HILLS COURIER
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: 22LBCP00073 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: Edward William Morgan III To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Edward William Morgan III current residence address: 1108 Saint Louis, Long Beach, CA 90804 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 275 Magnolia Long Beach, CA 90802, Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, on March 21, 2022 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Edward William Morgan III Proposed Name: Raheem Ahmed Asaad The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 12, 2022 Time: 8:30am Dept: #26 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 275 Magnolia Long Beach, CA 90802, Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct. Signed: Edward William Morgan III Judge of the Superior Court Michael P. Vicencia, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk, By: Javier Ballesteros, Deputy Clerk Dated: March 21, 2022 Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2022 Beverly Hills Courier
NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code). APRIL 8, 2022
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YOUR REAL ESTATE LINSTINGS CALL US AT 310-278-1322
CHARMING & BRIGHT
Call 310/657-2630
* unit, balcony, walk-in* Lrg closet, intercom entry, laundry fac, elevator, prkg
HOME FOR LEASE
• 310/276-1528 •
BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.
~ SINGLE ~ ~ 1 Bd+1 Ba ~
440 UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS
BEVERLY HILLS Newly Updated Lower Front 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $2,295
Old World Charm! Bright, intercom entry, fridge, stove, laundry fac. Pets Considered
323/651-2598
BEVERLY HILLS 320 N. La Peer Dr. 2 Bd+2 Ba 2 Bd+Den+2 Ba
New Plantation Shutters.
Century City
Beautiful new contruction in concierge building, grade “A”. For More Details, Call: 310/205-0900
BEVERLY HILLS*
$6,165/MO.
455 S RODEO DRIVE 3-4 BED 3 BATH 2,538 SF HOME $13,000/MO. Coastal. $2,050,000 CALL CORY • Annette Wolf • Keller Williams B.H. 310-289-7855
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8725 Clifton Way 1 Bd + Den + 2 Ba
Newly Updated
Off Melrose. Fully • MALIBU • Shovel Ready decorated boutiqe. Apprx 14,500sf. 3-Rooms. 2,000sf. avail. Fully entitled to develop Looking for partner home tomorrow, to share space and 14-years in the making to get permits from build their brand.
TO ADVERTISE
*** FOR LEASE *** OFFICES IN BOUTIQUE BLDG $1,125 - $1,600/MO.
440 UNFURNISHED APTS/CONDOS
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Call 310/273-9201
Do You Need Money For Your Business? Local private investor seeks investment opportunities.
Call Charles at:
$1,125 - $1,600/MO.
For more info call Sandi 805/448-6150
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Includes 1 parking Coner of Sweetzer and 3rd Street
425 HOUSES FOR LEASE
4 BDRM, 41/2 BA.
APPROX. 1100 SF WIDE OPEN ROOM
MEDICAL SUITE IN TRIANGLE. TURN KEY!!
WANTED
258 REAL ESTATE SERVICES
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE
NEEDED ONCE A WEEK. General housekeeping with laundry. You pick the day of the week. Salary negotiable. Call 310/271-9563
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240 OFFICES / STORES FOR LEASE
PRICE REDUCED LOVELY RARE LARGE
2ND FLOOR CORNER 2 BD/ 2 BA CONDO AT CENTURY PARK EAST Great Views of Pool and Trees. Bright , Quiet unit. $1,065,000 Michelle Pine Rappoport
KW Advisors 310-210-8504 cell DRE # 01029804
Newly remodeled bathroom, spacious liv. rm., dining area, hrwd. flrs., stove, fridge, a/c, new dishwasher, glass closets, recessed lights, laundry facility, parking.
• 310/704-4656 • Close Cedars/dining/shops
—————––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. SPACIOUS & LUXURIOUS 1BDRM, 1 BATH $2,695MO.
FACING BURTON WAY
Totally remodeled with modern fixtures. New wood floors and granite counters throughout all amenities in kitchen and includes all appliances. Breakfast area. Huge bar, large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, washer/ dryer included in laundry area. Secured building with atrium and garden courtyard view. Choice location Near Beverly Center, Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets.
310-653-2551
Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. Pets Considered
• 310/246-0290 • 449 PLOTS FOR SALE
BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE ******************* $35,000 EACH ******************* Contact by phone 310/963-4025
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Classifieds 468 FASHION WANTED
588 PAINTINGS / ART WANTED
WANTED
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
SERVICE DIRECTORY
••• CALL ••• 310-289-9561
ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL
SERVICE DIRECTORY APPLIANCES
FLOORING
Integral Appliances LLC
WOOD FLOORS
• • • • Technical Support • • Residential/Commercial •
Sanding Staining Bleaching Matching Finishing
Appliances • Consultanting • Installations/Deliveries • Parts & Services Please Contact: • 310/890-9956 • We Offer Up To 5-Year Warranty For Our Services
CLOCK REPAIR
310/849-6019
FLOOR COVERINGS
Flooring and Design Showroom. Serving Southern California For 45 Years. Knowledgeable Sales Staff Retail and Open To The Trade Hardwood Floors, Carpeting, Tile, Upholstery, Chemical Free Carpet and Interior Design
30 Years of Artistic Experience.
1888 S SEPULVEDA BLVD. (across from Equinox)
310-837-8110 FREE MEASURE AND ESTIMATES
HANDYWOMAN SERVICES
IRON / WOOD FENCE & GATES
AFFORDABLE HANDYWOMAN
• Molly Hanmer •
does home repairs, installs screens, puts up shelves, curtains & more.
• No Job Too Small • 831/236-2116
For $25 OFF 1st Home Project! *Mention “BH Courier”
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www.ironguys .com 323-804-2578
ELECTRICAL
MARBLE RESTORATION Est. 1980 DIAMONDS & ESTATE JEWELRY
Due to current shortages we are now buying from the public.
We will pay you the highest price for your jewelry and pay you immediately. Please call for a private appointment.
• 310 -276 -1 2 8 0 •
8730 Wilshire Blvd. Suite #530, B.H.
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