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October 26, 2018

Apartment Owners File Suit Against Beverly Hills

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Beverly Hilton

Waldorf Astoria

L.A. Country Club

Holocaust survivor and philanthropist Max Webb died this week.

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Single-Family Homes

The famous “Witch’s House” is set to celebrate another year of Halloween fun.

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Winners from last week’s Beverly Hills artSHOW were announced.

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George Christy, Page 6 The Changing Of The Seasons Every Autumn In The New England Countryside Attract Many Californians That Included Lucille Ball, Rita Hayworth, The High And Mighty Who Love Seeing The Leaves Turn To Scarlet And Gold

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Supplemental EIR For Beverly Hilton Project Submitted For Public Comment

By Victoria Talbot The Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for The Beverly Hilton Specific Plan Modified Project has been submitted for a 30-day public comment period, ending Monday, Dec. 3 for the project located at 9876 Wilshire Boulevard.

The report is prepared by Rincon Consultants, a third-party contractor that is hired by the City

of Beverly Hills to perform the task and paid for by the Applicant.

The report is available for review on the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org/environmental and a hard copy is available for review at the Beverly Hills Public Library Reference Desk, in the City Clerk’s Office and at the Planning Division in City Hall.

Comments should be emailed (see ‘HILTON PROJECT’ page 19)

Beverly Hills Unified Looks To Indiana Congressman Rokita To Fight Metro Tunnel

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District is getting help from a rather unlikely source–Indiana.

Ever since Congressman Todd Rokita (R-Indiana) learned about the school district’s battle to stop the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) from running a subway tunnel

under Beverly Hills High School (BHHS), he has taken it upon himself to get informed and has since vowed to champion the school district’s position.

“My angle here is looking out for the taxpayer,” said Rokita, who serves as chairman of the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education (see ‘METRO’ page 16)

threatens to violate the constitutional and civic rights of AAGLA’s members… under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution in that similarly situated property owners and operators whose properties are not zoned and classified as subject to the RSO, such as hotels and motels, have not, and are not, being treated by the City as AAAGLA’s [sic] members are under the restrictions of the Ordinance.”

Calling itself “Southern California’s leading advocate for affordable quality housing… that advocates to protect the rights of its members” the organization characterizes Orit Blau as a “member” who owns properties that are subject to (see ‘APARTMENT LAWSUIT’ page 16)

Board Of Education Could Vote On Reconfiguration As Early As Tuesday

By Laura Coleman Notwithstanding the upcoming Nov. 6 election, which will yield the selection of two new members to the Board of Education, the current board could vote as early as Tuesday about reconfiguring the Beverly Hills Unified School District to include a dedicated middle school.

Superintendent Michael Bregy is slated to bring a full proposal to the board for review at a Special Board Meeting set to begin at 10:30 a.m. in the John Cherney Lecture Hall at Beverly Hills High School.

Multiple district sources confirmed that the item could be voted upon by the board at the upcoming formal meeting

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

BLACK & WHITE BALL — The City of Beverly Hills turned out in droves Tuesday night at The Beverly Hilton to celebrate the City’s finest at the annual Black & White Ball. Pictured above, from left: Mayor Julian Gold, BHPD Lt. Elisabeth Albanese, BHPD Chief Sandra Spagnoli and BHPD Asst. Chief Marc Coopwood.

For more photos of Tuesday’s gala, see page 17.

Courier photo by Victoria Talbot

By Victoria Talbot The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA) and Orit Blau, wife of Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles Daniel Yukelson, filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief claiming a violation of Federal Civil Rights under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983.

The complaint against the City of Beverly Hills was filed in the United States District Court Central District of California.

The complaint claims that the Rent Stabilization Ordinance places an undue burden on apartment owners to collect information that the plaintiffs call “confidential.”

The complaint alleges that the City… “violates and further

on Oct. 30. However, as of press time, the board agenda had yet to be made public to indicate whether it might be listed as a voting item.

“The board will see the presentation on Friday,” said Board President Lisa Korbatov.

“Hopefully, the presentation is comprehensive enough that the board will want it placed on the Oct. 30 agenda where, in all likelihood, it will receive an up or down vote.”

Last week, precipitated by the public revelation by BHUSD Facilities Chief Donald Blake that the school district could save an estimated $16 million and 30 months in construction time simply by taking El Rodeo offline for a (see ‘RECONFIGURATION’ page 22)

HIGH DRAG — Ongina was applauded for his/her hijinks on the runway during The amfAR Gala Los Angeles 2018, the Foundation’s ninth annual benefit for AIDS research in LA, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF RECIRCULATED DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HEARING DATE: TIME: HEARING LOCATION:

November 29, 2018 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard Council Chamber – Beverly Hills City Hall, 2nd Floor 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

PROJECT: PROJECT LOCATION:

100 North Crescent Drive Beverly Hills Media Center Project / Recirculated Draft EIR and Entitlements 100 North Crescent Drive (cross street: Wilshire Boulevard)

The City of Beverly Hills has prepared a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (Recirculated Draft EIR) for a proposed commercial office project located at 100 North Crescent Drive as more fully described below. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review and accept comments on the Recirculated Draft EIR on November 29, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

The purpose of the meeting is to: a) review and accept public comments regarding the content and adequacy of the Recirculated Draft EIR and, b) introduce to the Planning Commission the entitlements requested for the Project for initial discussion. The requested entitlements include a General Plan Amendment, Overlay Zone, Zone Text Amendment, Development Agreement, and Planned Development. The public review period for the Recirculated Draft EIR runs for 45 days, from October 29, 2018 through December 13, 2018.

The sections included in the Recirculated Draft EIR have been prepared in accordance with Section 15088.5 of the State CEQA Guidelines, which allows the lead agency to recirculate only the chapters or portions of the EIR that have been revised due to the addition of significant new information related to the analysis prepared for those issues. The following sections of the Draft EIR are available for comment as part of recirculation: - Project Description - Aesthetics - Cultural Resources (including a re-analysis of the historical significance of the existing office building) - Noise - Transportation and Traffic (including supplemental analysis) - Alternatives Project Location: The property is located in the City of Beverly Hills, at the northeast corner of the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and North Crescent Drive. The 58,528 square foot site consists of 7 tied parcels that are currently developed with a three-story, 106,085-sf office building with one level of below grade office space and three levels of subterranean parking and Crescent Drive Mini Park. The existing building, constructed in 1989, was designed by Gin Dan Wong, an architect included on the City’s List of Master Architects. The address for the project site is 100 North Crescent Drive, and the Assessor’s Parcel Number is 4343-004-047.

Project Description: The proposed project would involve a comprehensive renovation of the existing three-story office building including the construction of two additional floors of commercial office space that would increase the building height from 43 feet to 72 feet. Proposed building additions include small additions of floor area on the three existing floors of the building as well as the addition of two stories, adding 55,070 square-feet of floor area to the building. The proposed building would total 161,155 square feet of floor area. The fourth floor addition would include an outdoor terrace area facing Crescent Drive above the atrium with outdoor terraces at the northeast, southeast, and southwest corners of the building, for a total of approximately 4,705 square feet of terrace area on the fourth floor. The fifth floor addition would include approximately 2,970 square feet of outdoor terrace area. The project would include upgrades to an existing screening room and conversion of existing office floor area to create a new 4,330 square-foot restaurant at the ground floor level. The three levels of existing subterranean parking would remain, although parking configuration and operations would change as described below to accommodate the proposed building changes.

The proposed project would involve temporary closure of Crescent Drive Mini Park to use the area for construction staging for the approximately 24-month construction period. In addition to changes to the building, the applicant proposes changes to Crescent Drive Mini Park, including creating new seating areas and replacing landscaping with drought tolerant plants and replacing park furniture.

The project would result in a five-story building with a floor area ratio (FAR) of 2.75. The project site is currently zoned C-3 for general commercial uses, and the project requests amendments to the General Plan and the Beverly Hills Municipal Code in order to allow the proposed height, density, and to utilize tandem spaces, compact spaces, lifts for stacked parking and valet serviced drive-aisle spaces to meet parking requirements, thereby increasing the number and types of parking spaces that can be used to meet on-site parking requirements from 317 to 465. The project would be designed to a LEED-Gold standard, and features would include the re-use and re-purposing of existing building materials and a new building façade consisting of high performance, low emission glazing.

Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Beverly Hills has prepared an EIR, consisting of the prior Draft EIR along with the Recirculated Draft EIR to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with development of the project. Specifically, the EIR analyzes the following potentially significant environmental effects of the project: • • • •

Aesthetics Air Quality Cultural Resources Land Use and Planning

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Noise Transportation and Traffic Tribal Cultural Resources Mandatory Findings of Significance

Based on the studies in the EIR, with mitigation, no significant environmental effects are anticipated regarding air quality, land use and planning, noise, or tribal cultural resources as a result of the project. As indicated in the Initial Study, there is no substantial evidence that significant impacts would occur to the following issue areas: Agricultural and Forest Resources, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology, Mineral Resources, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, and Utilities. The Draft EIR was previously circulated for public review from November 13, 2017 to January 5, 2018.

In response to comments from the public, several changes were made to the design of the building and to the analysis of the project. For that reason, several sections of the Draft EIR are being recirculated (as noted above). Environmental effects to aesthetics (shade and shadow), cultural resources (historical resources), and transportation and traffic (during the construction phase) would remain significant and unavoidable after implementation of required mitigation.

The project site does not appear on the Hazardous Waste and Substances site “Cortese” list (Govt. Code Sect. 65962.5).

Public Review and Comment on the Recirculated Draft EIR): The Recirculated Draft EIR is available for review and comment for the required 45-day public review period, from October 29, 2018 through December 13, 2018. Written comments must be submitted during the comment period, and should be addressed to: Alek Miller, AICP, Associate Planner City of Beverly Hills Community Development Department 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 Oral and written comments will also be taken at the November 29, 2018 Planning Commission meeting.

Copies of the Recirculated Draft EIR are available for public review at the following locations: City of Beverly Hills City Hall Planning Division and Office of the City Clerk 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Beverly Hills Public Library 444 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Recirculated Draft EIR is also available on the City’s website at: www.beverlyhills.org/environmental The case file on this project, which includes the plans and applications, is available for public review at the Planning Division, 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. If there are any questions regarding this notice, or if you would like to review the file or receive copies of available documents, please contact Alek Miller, Associate Planner at (310) 285-1196 or via email at amiller@beverlyhills.org.

Alek Miller, AICP Associate Planner In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1196 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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Holocaust Survivor, Philanthropist Max Webb Dead At 101

BABY BRUINS – Beverly Vista 5th grade teacher Kris Milliken recently took students on a field trip to UCLA where they received a campus tour. “By showing the students around a university campus and continually teaching them about the benefits of going to college, I am hopeful that this field trip will serve as added motivation for the children to one day pursue higher education,” Milliken said.

The Historic Virginia Robinson Gardens Seeks Volunteers For Docent Training Program

By Laura Coleman The Virginia Robinson Gardens is actively looking for volunteers to serve as docents at the historic Beverly Hills estate and gardens.

The property’s botanical gardens serve as an outdoor classroom for schools countywide by giving children an opportunity to participate in a valuable educational program utilizing the natural resources on-site at Virginia Robinson Gardens.

The upcoming docent training program is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Via a series of training sessions, volunteers will learn the narrative to interpret the gardens and share its colorful social history with adults and children who visit this public garden from around the world.

Subsequently, volunteers will be able to provide interested visitors a glimpse into early 20th century life in Beverly

Hills, while touring the house and educating visitors about the art of fine gardening.

While no previous experience is needed, people who enjoy interacting with children grades 2-4 are particularly sought after to join the garden’s children’s docent program.

Those interested in volunteering to help care for the gardens are welcome to inquire at any time. Call Superintendent Tim Lindsay at 310-550-5429 for more information.

By Matt Lopez Max Webb, a Holocaust survivor, real estate developer and philanthropist, died Tuesday morning at age 101.

Webb was born on March 2, 1917 in Lodz, Poland and was raised in a poor family with five sisters and one brother.

During World War II, the Germans had occupied the town Webb’s family lived in and Webb was taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1943. He survived the Death March in 1944, as well as 12 labor camps and a half-dozen concentration camps. Both of Webb’s parents, as well as four of his sisters, were murdered by the Nazis. Webb himself was liberated on May 8, 1945.

While at Auschwitz, Webb met Nathan Shapell, who

Max Webb

would eventually become his brother-in-law. After their liberation, they moved to Munchberg, where they formed a textile business.

Webb married his first wife, Sala Shapell, in 1946.

They had two daughters together – Helen and Rose. By (see ‘MAX WEBB’ page 22)

MIGHTY MEADOW – Meadow is a 7-month-old hound mix who weighs 25 pounds now, but full grown will weigh about 35 pounds. She is very sweet and playful and in search of her forever home. For more information on how to adopt Meadow, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org or call 805-379-3538.

Michael Libow’s “Witch’s House” To Celebrate 20 Years Of Treats This Halloween

BIG EMBRACE – Human Relations Commissioners presented two Embrace Civility Awards last week with the 7th annual Embrace Civility Award Tuesday. One award went to 89-year-old Rose Norton, who continues to participate in community affairs. She has been a resident of the City for 62 years. During that time, she served on the Planning Commission for eight years and her husband served as Mayor in 1983. Norton was recognized for being spokeswoman on women’s issues, supporting “civic involvement” and “responsible action” and promoting “neighbor-to-neighbor relations.” The Commission also recognized the Redston family members Scott and Michelle Redston, Lisa Kay Schwartz and Mark Schwartz and Robin and Ben Platt, for a legacy of community service, including on commissions and committees for the City of Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills “is a better City because of the Redston Family through their kindness, gratitude, genuine care and dedication to the community,” read the award.

Pictured: Ida Nalbandian (nominated the Redston family), Scott Redston, Jerry Redston Carol Redston, Mark Schwartz, newly appointed to the Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation, Human Relations Commission Vice Chair Annette Saleh, Commissioner Jerry Friedman, Victoria Gordon (nominated Rose Norton), Commissioiner Karen Popovich Levyn, Norton’s son Phil Savenick, Commission Chair Sonia Berman, Rose Norton, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Julian Gold, Councilmember Lili Bosse, Councilmember Les Friedman, Spencer Platt, Michelle Redston, Councilmember Robert Wunderlich Emily Platt, Health and Safety Commissioner Lisa Kay Schwartz and Ben Platt. After reading the submissions with the names redacted, “We could not make a definitive decision between the two awardees,” said Chair Berman. “We decided as a commission to show the community that there can be more than one person who is a role model of civility and commitment.”

By Laura Coleman Around 4,000 trick-or-treaters are set to descend upon Beverly Hills’ iconic “Witch’s House” this year at what is undeniably the most naturally spooky home in the City.

“We are the hub of all things Halloween in Beverly Hills every year,” averred the home’s owner of two decades, Michael J. Libow.

“What my house has always done for the community is make people smile as they pass by.”

In honor of celebrating his 20th Halloween as the owner of the 98-year-old home, Libow is crafting special “Witch’s House labels” for the 6,000 full-size chocolate bars (subsidized by Lärabar) he

plans to distribute on Wednesday night together with a smattering of friends and various members of the community.

Libow said that to augment patrols by local Beverly Hills police, he hires private security to make sure the (see ‘WITCH’S HOUSE’ page 22)

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Red Ribbon Week At Beverly Hills High Highlights Importance Of Saying ‘No’

ART SHOW – Pictured: Mayor Julian Gold and Councilmember Lester Friedman join with winners from the Beverly Hills artSHOW at Beverly Gardens Park.

Winners Announced For Fall Beverly Hills artSHOW

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills artSHOW continues to bring thousands of visitors to the City to enjoy the exceptional weekend event, featuring over 250 artists in a multitude of mediums from throughout the country.

Mayor Julian Gold presented the awards, saying, “The City of Beverly Hills is committed to arts and culture.

You will see this in the parks and in the City’s public facilities, as Beverly Hills has over 70 pieces of public art on display throughout the City. Cultural events like this enhance the quality of life for persons who live, work or visit the City. Art provides a source for cultural and artistic experiences for residents and visitors alike. We hope events like this engage, educate and inspire all those who attend.”

Winners were announced in the following categories: Best of Show and First Place in Three-Dimensional Mixed Media (clay and other mixed media) – Kina Crow Allison Park, Pennsylvania; Award for Originality and First Place in Two-Dimensional Mixed Media (Portraits using recycled materials) – Fortune Sitole, Oakland, California;

Best Art Display (Metal Sculpture) – David Tanych, Venice, California; Ceramics – Chris Efstratis, Sacramento, California; Digital Art – Joe Hoynik, Los Angeles, California; Drawing and Printmaking – Andre Mirzaian, Sherman Oaks, California; Glass – Mayauel Ward, Manhattan Beach, California; Jewelry – Liz Sabol, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Mixed Media - Two-Dimensional – Fortune Sitole, Oakland, California; Painting – Kaye Freeman, Los Angeles, California; Photography – Chris Otcasek, Woodland Hills, California; Sculpture – Jon Seeman, Laguna Beach, California; Watercolor – Sofia Kim, Los Angeles, California.

The next juried art show will be held May 18-19, 2019. Artists can find more information at www.beverlyhills.org/artshow.

The artSHOW is a production of the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department and is held biannually at the historic Beverly Gardens Park. Admission is free.

Final La Cienega Park Town Hall Meeting Draws A Crowd

By Victoria Talbot A robust response Wednesday to the final La Cienega Park Town Hall meeting, included four of the five Rec and Parks Commissioners, including Chair Frances Bilak, Vice Chair Alyssa Roston and Commissioners Julian Javor and Susan Mishler, as well as Councilmember Lester Freidman, despite being the same day as Game 2 of the World Series with the Dodgers.

Well, seems fans did not miss much. But that is another story.

The game did go on for the fans of La Cienega Park, however, who brought their own contributions to the process, led by Dave Ceppos of the Center for Collaborative Policy at Sacramento State University, contracted by the City to seek uninfluenced, unbiased public input on the future of La Cienega Park.

There was a total of 38 attendees Wednesday. Add those individuals to the 46 people who participated in 24 stakeholder meetings, the 62 participants from community organizations, contractual instructors, preschool teachers, seniors, Recreation and Parks commissioners, tennis and aquatics,

toddler – preschooler – and youth parents, and youth sports leaders and the 32 participants in the last Town Hall meeting.

The City has received 633 responses to the online survey and will continue to receive responses until Nov. 9 at www.beverlyhills.org/LaCienegaSurvey.

The vigorous engagement knocks this out of the park.

Each response is aggregated to form what Ceppos calls an “additive” result, meaning the information pool continues to grow.

Responses indicate that there is widespread support for the continuation of the current park uses.

Respondents resoundingly support a remodel of the current facilities, including the playground, the bathrooms, snack bar, ballfield configuration and the Community Center.

Concerns expressed include safety, security and cleanliness, a desire to “linger, not leave,” expressed as open space, relaxation and family space; age-appropriate play zones, more readily available field schedule information and less field restrictions. (see ‘LA CIENEGA PARK’ page 22)

By Laura Coleman For high school students, having the confidence to say ‘no’ is no small task.

To that end, Beverly Hills High School Intervention Counselor Alison Norman-Franks, who heads the school’s NormanAid Center, organized a quintet of lunchtime activities throughout this week as part of “Red Ribbon Week.”

“It’s a way for us to educate the entire school body on the dangers of subAs part of Red Week at Beverly Hills High School, stustances,” Norman-Franks dents attempted to “Walk the Line” after donning said of the program, an off- impairment googles that mimic being under the influshoot of the national Red ence.

Ribbon Campaign to provide drug awareness. learned how to navigate social presAs part of “opt-out” month at the sures at Beverly Hills High from Loyola school, the NormanAid Center kicked Marymount University counseling off Red Ribbon Week on Monday with a interns. On Wednesday, a counselor campaign to “Say no to drugs [and] say from the Maple Center helped students yes to Red Vines,” where over 100 stu- practice self-care and led them in a dents signed a pledge card that they mindfulness meditation. And on wouldn’t do drugs.

Thursday, Norman-Franks spearheaded “A lot of it is teaching the students a “Walk the Line” initiative, where a how to feel comfortable saying no and Beverly Hills Police officer helped stuhow to feel comfortable asking for dents wearing impairment goggles learn help,” Norman-Franks said. “So often first hand how difficult it can be to walk they cave in to the pressure. But the a straight line while under the influence. more they practice saying no, the more Students were set to finish out the confidence they have.” week by wearing red to show their comFollowing Monday’s pledge, over a mitment to a drug-free future. pizza lunch on Tuesday, students

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A cinema icon of the last century, Rita Hayworth, born Margarita Cancino, was trained to dance from age 3 by her father Edoardo, ultimately performing in clubs and small movies before she embarked on a great career as an pitch-perfect actress. Her movie Gilda, co-starring with Glenn Ford, is among the great films of her lifetime. The plot, the characterizations, the wardrobes ... everything about it is perfection. Not to be missed.

it’s that season of the year,” Lucille Ball reminded us before taking off with husband Gary Morton to tour the New England countryside and enjoy the autumn leaves turning into scarlet gold.

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ucy and her mother, Desiree, living in Jamestown, New York, favored road trips during the autumn season to observe the beauty of nature’s autumn palette and she continued the tradition from California.

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were thrilled,” says our friend, “until our return flight from the East to California when our fine luggage was mangled by American Airlines crew.

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like Gilda and Cover Girl also They Came To Cordura and The Lady from Shanghai, Fire Down Below and Affair In Trinidad, plus others.

Fred Astaire’s favorite dance partner, and signed as a contract player for Twentieth Century-Fox, and later with Columbia Pictures, owned by Harry Cohn, who made her clock in every day. She called him “a monster.”

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Home Prices Rise Year-Over-Year in Southland; Sales Drop The median price of a single-family home in Los Angeles County was up 4.7 percent last month, compared to September 2017, while sales of existing homes dropped 22 percent, according to figures released Monday by the California Association of Realtors.

In Los Angeles County, the median price of a single-family home was $634,680 in September, up from $606,110 during the same month a year ago, according to C.A.R. The median price was up 4.5 percent from $607,490 in August.

In Orange County, the median price saw a 3.3 percent year-over-year jump, going from $799,000 in September 2017 to $825,000 last month, but a 1.6 drop from the August average of $838,500.

Median home prices rose 4.2 percent statewide compared to a year ago, according to C.A.R. The statewide median was $578,850 in September, up from $555,400 in September 2017 but down 2.9 percent from $596,410 in August.

“Price appreciations have slowed in the last few months and inventory has risen considerably since June when the statewide median price hit a new peak,” said C.A.R. Senior Vice

President and Chief Economist Leslie Appleton- Young. “Buyers are becoming increasingly concerned about market developments and are reluctant to purchase at the prevailing market price. As such, the deceleration in price growth will likely continue in coming months.”

While prices were on the rise, home sales showed a year-over-year decline, CAR reported.

Home sales dipped 22 percent in Los Angeles County in September, compared to the same month last year and 18.3 percent between August and September. In Orange County, sales were down 21.8 percent from September 2017 and 20.3 percent from August.

Sales statewide dropped 12.4 percent in September, compared to the same month last year and 4.3 percent between August and September.

“The housing market continued to deteriorate and the decline in sales worsened as interest rates remained on an upward trend,” CAR President Steve White said. “More would-be buyers are self-sidelining as they believe home prices will start to come down soon, making housing more affordable despite rising interest rates.”

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The rooftop view from 535 Ocean Ave.

Beverly Hills Realtor Maize Goes Instagram-Friendly With New Listing

By Matt Lopez It might be the most “Instagrammable” house in Los Angeles, and it’s now on the market.

Beverly Hills power realtor Rochelle Maize has a piece of L.A. history on the market, with a twist to fit today’s social media-driven landscape, on sale for $15 million.

Dubbed “The Penthouse” at 535 Ocean Ave. in Santa Monica, the 8,000-square-foot penthouse features stunning 360 views of the ocean, as well as every landmark in Los Angeles.

The breathtaking home was previously lived in by Academy Award-winner William Holden for many years.

The home is currently owned by Dr. Howard Murad, associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA. To go along with the private, 2,600 squarefoot rooftop deck (complete with a barbecue and jacuzzi), and in line with Murad’s philosophy on staying in touch with one’s youth, Maize is throwing in a free one-year supply of sunscreen with purchase of the home.

To help market the home, Maize

transformed the penthouse into something of an “Instagram museum” with six room activations as part of a larger push to connect social media influencers to real estate and use them to create buzz for a property before it officially hits the market.

“I think it’s a fun way to get your property out there and build traction for it early,” Maize said. “I was blown away by the response to this one.”

Maize brought on a firm that handles events for luxury realtor and together, they turned the penthouse into an Instagram users dream, with creative and interactive decor installations that made for the perfect photo op for the dozens of visitors who attended a private launch party at the home earlier this month.

Part of the decor included 1,100 little yellow spinwheels installed along the outside balcony.

“It’s just fun, something different to bring people in and get them interested in a property,” Maize said.

For more, visit https://www.thepenthouseonocean.com/.

A view from a bedroom of 535 Ocean Ave.

Los Angeles City Council Postpones Discussion On Airbnb Regulations

By Matt Lopez The Los Angeles City Council this week postponed a discussion aimed at crafting a policy to police short-term rentals in Los Angeles, such as Airbnb.

The discussion was scheduled to take place at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, but was postponed without explanation.

Local municipalities have been grappling with ways to properly regulate companies such as Airbnb since the short-term rentals exploded in popularity over the last couple of years.

Short-term rental companies like Airbnb are web-based applications that connect prospective renters with

hosts seeking to rent out their home or apartment for a period of time.

One proposal under consideration by the city of Los Angeles would limit the renting of a person’s primary residence – which is defined as a home they live in for at least six months of the year – to no more than 120 days, while allowing up to a full year if a host petitions for more time and meets certain criteria, such as the property not being subject to any nuisance violations.

The city of Los Angeles reached a deal in 2016 with Airbnb for the company to pay hotel taxes on behalf of its host for three years.

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Ryan Murphy, David Miller Donate $10 Million to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles On behalf of the Ford Theodore Miller Murphy Family, Emmy-winning writer, producer and director Ryan Murphy and his husband, photographer David Miller, have made a $10 million gift to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). In honor of the gift, CHLA will name the fifth floor of the Marion and John E. Anderson Pavilion the “Ford Theodore Miller Murphy Floor.”

Funds from the gift will be used to support CHLA’s leadership in surgical oncology, neuroblastoma treatment and research in the hospital’s Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases (CCCBD).

Specifically, a portion of the funds will be used to name a chair of surgical oncology. The inaugural chair holder will be James Stein, M.D., MSc, FACS, FAAP, the hospital’s chief medical officer.

Additionally, the donation will be used to support an endowment in neuroblastoma care.

Miller and Murphy’s son, Ford, was treated at CHLA for neuroblastoma, the third-most common cancer in children and the second-most common solid tumor in children, besides

brain tumors.

“David and I, as well as Logan, [the couple’s older child], are immensely grateful for the care that CHLA provided not only to Ford, but to us as well,” Murphy says. “His cancer diagnosis was one of life’s unexpected moments and the team at the hospital provided a comforting atmosphere in the midst of a trying situation.”

“CHLA was an obvious choice for us when we learned of Ford’s diagnosis,” Miller adds. “We needed a support system and their experience with children and parents proved invaluable.”

The Ford Theodore Miller Murphy Floor in the Pavilion is dedicated to caring for medically and surgically acute patients of all ages. The calm and welcoming environment is a place where children can recover from medical treatments or surgery surrounded by family, receive one-on-one care from Child Life specialists and participate in art, music or dance and movement therapy.

The floor also features a Child Life playroom and a Creative Oasis room for music and art exploration.

Stein, CHLA’s chief medical

At the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles floor dedication ceremony were, from left: Alan Wayne, M.D.; Araz Marcellian, M.D.; James Stein, M.D.; Ryan Murphy and son Logan, David Miller and son Ford, CHLA President/CEO Paul Viviano and CHLA Sr. VP/Chief Development Officer Alexandra Carter.

Photo by Keats Elliott

officer, has been a CHLA surgeon since 1996. Nationally renowned, he has also participated as a lead surgeon in numerous conjoined twin separation surgeries, procedures that require intense multidisciplinary planning and coordination, and meticulous execution.

Stein’s experience in the surgical treatment of neuroblastoma and hepatoblastoma, as well as other childhood can-

cers, has been an integral component of CHLA’s solid tumor and neuroblastoma programs.

“Dr. Stein and pediatric oncologist Dr. Araz Marachelian of the CCCBD saved our child’s life,” adds Murphy, “and we shall be forever thankful for that.”

The family’s gift will also benefit CHLA’s Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, a program that has

increased cure rates and improved quality of survival for patients through research, clinical care, academic excellence and global leadership.

The center is the largest pediatric hematology, oncology and blood and marrow transplant program in the western U.S. It also has one of the largest clinical trial programs for children with cancer and blood disorders in the nation.

CHLA Gala Raises $5.5 Million For Pediatric Medical Care, Research In recognition of their dedicated support of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), late night talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, former Dodgers play-by-play announcer Vin Scully and global play and entertainment company Hasbro were awarded the Courage to Care award at CHLA’s “From Paris With Love” gala Saturday.

More than 1,400 gathered at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE for the evening that raised $5.5 million to support patient care and medical research.

Kimmel touched millions of viewers when he shared the story about his son, William “Billy”, who was 3 days old when he received open-heart surgery at CHLA for tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, a rare congenital heart defect.

Billy’s surgeon, Vaughn A. Starnes, M.D., was the evening’s special guest and mission ambassador. Starnes, codirector of the Heart Institute and founder of CHLA’s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, lauded the Kimmel family for its “bravery and sense of purpose” during Billy’s health challenges.

For 67 years Vin Scully delighted baseball lovers with his one-of-a-kind play-by-play for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since retiring in 2016, Scully has gained a new generation of listeners at CHLA by reading storybooks to patients in the hospital’s Literally Healing room. He’s also the voice of public service announcements supporting Proposition 4, the bond initiative to raise funds for children’s hospitals throughout California.

CHLA honorees Jimmy Kimmel and Vin Scully

Hasbro has been a longtime CHLA supporter, providing charitable grants, product donations and employee volunteers at events throughout the year.

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson hosted the event, with entertainment including the Foo Fighters, who performed their hit songs Learn To Fly, My Hero and Times Like These, and Pharrell Williams, who concluded the evening with a three-song set that included hit songs Get Lucky, and Happy. Williams danced onstage with 9-year-old CHLA patient Eliana George, who basked in the moment with her favorite singer, whispering in his ear and sharing a warm, tearful embrace.

Honorees received a hand-blown artisan glass award created by Cheryl Saban, Ph.D., an honorary director of the hospital’s board and member of the CHLA Foundation Board of Trustees.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN “Notorious RBG” At Skirball Shines Light On Female Power

By Laura Coleman Freshly opened last Friday at the Skirball Cultural Center, the “Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg” exhibition is a poignant reminder of how one person can make a difference.

“Part of what I think makes this exhibition so relevant in 2018 America is showcasing the work of a really powerful woman; a woman who has overcome personal and structural challenges; a woman who has worked to uplift the voices of others and a woman who has gained power with age,” described Skirball Associate Curator Cate Thurston.

Based on The New York Times bestselling book of the same name and created in partnership with its authors, Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik, the first-ever exhibition about the trailblazing U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice allows visitors to explore America’s legal system and civil rights movements through the lens of Ginsburg’s personal experiences and public service.

Informative and fun (you

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

can try on a judicial robe and a replica of one of Ginsburg’s “dissent” collars), a progression of three-dimensional environments featuring photographs, books, memorabilia, and highlights of iconic court cases provide thrilling insight into how this change-making lawyer persevered to succeed.

“Justice Ginsburg is an icon not just for what she has worked towards and what she believes, but I think for her ability to talk across the aisle (i.e. not have partisanship trump discourse) and respect difference and to make room for that difference,” Thurston added.

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Visionary Ball Benefits UCLA Department of Neurosurgery, Honors Rob Lowe With Icon Award

VISIONARIES – This year’s Visionary Ball to benefit the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery brought out a host of supporters. Pictured (from left): Gala co-chair Susan Dolgen, honoree Rob Lowe, Doc Rivers, honoree and co-chair Edie Baskin Bronson, and honoree Skip Bronson; Henry and Arline Gluck; and Laurie and Steven Gordon.

By Laura Coleman “Visionaries” joined to fundraise and raise awareness for the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery at this year’s Visionary Ball benefit, which was held last Thursday evening at The Beverly Hilton.

Award-winning television, film and theater personality Rob Lowe received the Icon Award from actor Chris Pratt. U.K. pop singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield performed and Extra’s Tanika Ray emceed the evening.

“We are focused every

day on extending the frontiers of knowledge, increasing our understanding of the brain and spine, and advancing treatments for a full range of neurological conditions,” said Dr. Linda Liau, chair of the UCLA Department of Neurosurgery at the event.

The evening raised critical funds which will be used to support those who battle the most complex neurological problems. For 29 consecutive years, UCLA Neurosurgery has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one

of the top programs in the nation and #1 in Los Angeles.

Other honorees included Edie Baskin Bronson and Skip Bronson (Visionary Award), Brian Lee (Visionary Award), Dr. John C. Mazziotta (Medical Visionary Award) and Dr. Felice L. Loverso (Luminary Award).

“We are consistently inspired by the courage of our patients as they face complex and often life-threatening challenges, while entrusting us with their clinical care,” Liau said.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T 32nd Israel Film Festival In Los Angeles To Highlight 40 New And Award-Winning

Dramas, Documentaries, Israeli TV Programming, Screenings At Skirball Nov. 6-20 The 32nd Israel Film Festival (IFF) in Los Angeles, the largest showcase of Israeli cinema in the U.S. will screen more than 40 Israeli narrative films, documentaries, short films and television series as well as host in-person appearances from more than 25 leading Israeli filmmakers and talent, Nov. 620.

According to IFF FounderExecutive Director Meir Fenigstein, along with hosting U.S. and West Coast premiere showings, festival programming will include filmmaker tributes, its first ever co-presentation with the Skirball Cultural Center as well as select films reflective of both Jewish and Israeli living, the #MeToo Movement, the hip hop music scene, portraits of influential cultural leaders and sexual identity,.

The Israel Film Festival at the Skirball, to debut Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Skirball Cultural Center, is dedicated to exploring Jewish culture.

Among its offerings are screenings of episodes of the award-winning Israeli TV series The New Black, about four hip yeshiva students grappling with who they are and what they dream of becoming; and the

documentary Kishon about writer Ephraim Kishon who sold millions of books yet never wrote his own biography.

The centerpiece of the Skirball festival will be Black Honey, The Life And Poetry Of Avraham Sutzkever, to screen Nov. 13.

The film tells the story of the Yiddish poet who led the Paper Brigade underground movement that saved Jewish manuscripts from the Nazis.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and award presentation honoring director Uri Barbash with the 2018 IFF Artistic Achievement Award.

Among this year’s Festival highlights are: • Rescue Bus 300, the true story docu-drama based on the 1984 hijacking of bus line 300 while on its way from Tel Aviv to Ashkelon.

• The Cakemaker, which debuted in the Festival last year and will have encore showings as Israel’s official submission for Best Foreign Film for this year’s Academy Awards.

• Working Woman, a #MeToo story by feminist filmmaker Michal Aviad, about a young woman, mother and wife

From left, Omer Perlman Striks, Ori Laizerouvich, Daniel Gad and Israel Atias in The New Black. The popular Israeli TV series focuses on four students at the most prestigious Orthodox yeshiva who’ve lost interest in their studies and have a new agenda.

Photo by Ohad Romano

struggling with sexual harassment in the workplace.

In celebration of Israel’s 70th anniversary, the festival will pay tribute to late Israeli filmmakers and their classic Israeli films.

Honorees will include director Avraham Heffner and his film Aunt Clara (special guest: producer Rudy Cohen); producer Zvi Shpilman and his film One of Us (special guests: director Uri Barbash and actor Alon Abutbul) and producer Leon Edery and his film Turn Left

Author Dr. Michael Gurian To Discuss His Book Protecting The Emotional Life Of Boys And Girls Dr. Michael Gurian, The New York Times bestselling author of 32 books including The Wonder of Boys and The Wonder of Girls will discuss his latest book, Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys And Girls from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7 at The Willows Community School, 8509 Higuera St., Culver City.

Gurian’s latest book explores the differences in the behavior, learning styles, and interests of boys and girls, as well as the increases in depression, anxiety, and ADD/ADHD that are seen today.

Sponsored by The Willows Community School, the talk is designed to help parents and educators gain new strategies to raise, happy, successful and emotionally fulfilled children.

Dr. Gurian has pioneered efforts to bring neurobiology and brain research into homes and schools. Referred to as “the people’s philosopher” for his ability to bring together scientific principles and

people’s everyday lives, Dr. Gurian is committed to helping boys and girls reach heir full potential.

Dr. Gurian co-founded the Gurian Institute in 1996 to provide research and training in personal and orDr. Michael Gurian ganizational transformation, with an emphasis on gender dynamics. Visit www.michaelgurian.com for more information.

The Willows Community School (www.thewillows.org) is a developmental kindergarten through eighth grade independent school enrolling 460 students annually.

UCLA Acquires Historic Crest Theater The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture along with its performing arts program, the Center for the Art of Performance, have announced the acquisition of the Crest Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Westwood.

The venue twill be transformed into a new off-campus performing arts space.

UCLA’s purchase of the long-dormant theater was made possible by major gifts from actor, writer and director Susan Bay Nimoy, and an anonymous donor. To raise the additional funds needed for the renovations and the establishment of a program endowment, CAP UCLA is

launching a new campaign fueled by a gift that will match all donations up to $2.5 million in support of the new theater. With an anticipated opening date in 2021, the venue will be re-named the UCLA Nimoy Theater, in honor of Nimoy’s late husband, Leonard Nimoy.

CAP UCLA will operate and manage the UCLA Nimoy Theater. Under the leadership of artistic director Kristy Edmunds, the theater will collaborate with campus arts organizations as well as local and national cultural and community partners to develop ongoing programming.

at the End of the World (special guest: director Avi Nesher).

More than 25 Israeli filmmakers and actors will attend the festival accompanying their films and taking part in Q&As, including: Ronit Reichman, producer, Broken Mirrors; Guri Alfi, actor, Echo; Ofir Trainin, director, Family in Transition; Roman Shumunov, director, Here & Now; Lior Ashkenazi, actor, The Conductor; Yona Rozenkier, director/actor, The Dive and Mor Loushy, director, The Oslo Diaries.

The Opening Night Gala on Nov. 6 will be at the Steve Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Tickets are $50, $150 for VIP. As previously announced, multi-Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning producer Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, and award-winning Israeli director/screenwriter Avi Nesher, director of the opening night film The Other Story, will be honored with the 2018 IFF Achievement in Film and TV Award and the 2018 IFF Cinematic Achievement Award, respectively.

Festival screenings will be at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills and the Laemmle Town Center 5 Theatre in Encino.

A festival six-pack is $75 (available only at Laemmle Theaters), general admission is $15, $13 for seniors, students and children, $10 for matinees.

For more information or to purchase tickets for all festival events, email info@israelfilmfestival.org, call the IsraFest Foundation, 310-247-1800 or visit www.IsraelFilmFestival.com.

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Beverly Hills High Hosts Culver City Tonight In Regular Season Finale

By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills High’s football team will end its first regular season under first-year coach Jarrod Bunch tonight with a difficult task – Culver City.

The Centaurs (7-2) have won four of their last five games and bring a high-scoring offense to Nickoll Field

for the season finale.

While the Normans won’t be joining Culver City in the playoffs, the season has still been something of a success. BHHS won two games for the first time since 2012.

The game is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Nickoll Field.

Dodgers Return Home Looking To Bounce Back Against Red Sox The World Series will shift to Dodger Stadium Friday, with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing a right-handed starting pitcher for the first time.

"We're going to shuffle it up for Game 3, but it's not because of necessarily performance, it's kind of who the starting pitcher for those guys is," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Rick Porcello will be the starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Rookie right-hander Walker Buehler will start for the Dodgers, who will begin to attempt to become the 12th team to overcome a two games to none deficit to win a World Series. The others include the 1955, 1965 and 1981 Dodgers.

Teams taking 2-0 leads have gone on to win the Series 43 of 54 times, 79.6 percent, including each of the last 10 times.

The Dodgers were held without a base runner for the final 5 1/3 innings of Wednesday night's 4-2 loss at Boston's Fenway Park.

Red Sox starter David Price began the streak of retiring 16 consecutive batters by striking out Austin Barnes for the final out of the fourth inning with runners on first and third and two runs in.

Price then retired the side in order

in the fifth and sixth.

Right-hander Joe Kelly, a Corona High School and UC Riverside alumnus, retired all three batters he faced in the seventh, striking out two.

Reliever Ryan Madson was on the mound for the second consecutive game when the Red Sox took the lead for good.

Dodger starter Hyun-Jin Ryu retired the first two batters he faced in the fifth inning, Ian Kinsler and Jackie Bradley Jr. Christian Vazquez and Mookie Betts singled and Andrew Benintendi walked to load the bases, Roberts to replace Ryu with Madson.

Madson walked Steve Pearce to force in Vazquez, tying the score, 2-2.

Two pitches later, J.D. Martinez singled, driving in Betts and Benintendi.

All three runs in the inning were charged to Ryu, the losing pitcher, who allowed four runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings, striking out five and walking one.

In Tuesday's Game 1, Madson relived Clayton Kershaw and was pitching when the Red Sox scored broke a tie with their fourth run and added their fifth en route to an 8-4 victory.

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WORLD SERIES – It’s World Series time, and that means a stop at Fenway Park for Jerry Jolton and his wife Sandi Jacoby Jolton. Jerry is Estates Director at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Division and Sandi is with Berkshire Hathaway. The Jolton’s stopped in Boston on the Autumn Tapestry Crystal Cruise, traveling from Montreal, Canada to New York. While in Boston, the Jolton’s made sure to snap a photo in front of historic Fenway Park with their copy of the Courier. The Dodgers trail 0-2 in the series as it heads back to Los Angeles beginning tonight. To join the Jolton’s in the Carry The Courier Club, snap a photo of yourself on your next trip with the Courier and email it, along with contact information, to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

MULTICULTURAL WEEK – The Horace Mann community once again celebrated its annual Multicultural Week to great success. Highlighting a different geographic region each day, students enjoyed an array of food and activities, including learning how to surf and how to write their names in Norse runes. Pictured (top row, from left): Ki Woon Kang, Yu Zhou, Aimee Contreras-Camua, Rayan Sohaib, Sohaib Rana, Jenny Yoo, Hina Sohaib, Annie Jeng, Fumi Yamashita and Sara Nabati; (middle row, from left): Rosa Kim, HaRim Lee, Kathleen Avena Blanco and Kyung Min Kim; (front row, from left): Sophie Hong, Gina Choi, Shehzel Sohaib, Courtney Hong, Olivia Kim, Liana Carrel, Aria Carrel, Jolie West-Christopher, Chaerin Lee and Shabia Sohaib.

Angels New Manager Ausmus Sets World Series Title As Goal Newly hired Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said Monday winning the World Series is his goal.

"We want a championship," Ausmus said at news conference at Angel Stadium, one day after his hiring was announced. "I spent 18 years as a player, four years as a manager and I do not have a World Series ring. I want a World Series ring."

The closest Ausmus came to winning a World Series ring was in 2005 when he was starting catcher for the Houston Astros who were swept in the Series by the Chicago White Sox. Ausmus takes over a team that

includes outfielder Mike Trout, considered baseball's best player, but was 8082 in the 2018 season, finishing fourth in the five-team AL West Division, 23 games behind the division-champion Astros.

The Angels last reached the postseason in 2014 and last won a postseason game and series in 2009.

Ausmus succeeds Mike Scioscia, who announced following the Angels final game of the season Sept. 30 that he would step down as manager after 19 seasons, including guiding the team to its only World Series championship in 2002.

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Mayor Julian Gold in front of “Love Letters.”

New Beverly Hills Public Art Addition Is Love at First Sight

By Victoria Talbot The latest addition to Beverly Hills Public Art is a sculpture entitled “Love Letters” by Charles Sherman Infinity Sculpture and Design Studio, the Mayor’s Purchase Award from the spring Beverly Hills artSHOW. This week it was installed at the Public Works building and is now available for public viewing.

“It must be love,” said Mayor Julian Gold of the piece. “When I walked through the art show, it was difficult to

make a decision because I was so impressed by the terrific art. But when I came upon this sculpture it just spoke to me and I knew it was the right piece.

At that point, it was an easy decision.”

“This is a playful, giant kiss and hug sculpture that hopefully generates a smile in all who see it,” said Sherman of his piece.

There are over 70 pieces in the City’s Public Art Collection. To see them all, visit www.beverlyhills.org/publicart.

READY FOR ANYTHING – The Beverly Hills Fire Department hosted its annual Business Emergency Response Team training, or BERT, last Thursday. This program is modeled after the Community E m e r g e n c y Response Team or CERT program and invites employees and other stakeholders from local businesses to learn a variety of skills including first aid, fire extinguisher use, light search and rescue, how to respond to active shooter and terrorism incidents, disaster preparedness, disaster psychology and team organization. These important skills could be utilized during a disaster or major emergency. Pictured are Fire Inspector Alvin Cuna and Myesha Fulton from Tishman Speyer.

Noted Beverly Hills Tax Attorney Avram Salkin Receives UCLA Lifetime Achievement Honor

By John L. Seitz Avram Salkin, a noted tax lawyer who has practiced in Beverly Hills for the past 58 years, on Tuesday at The Beverly Hills Hotel received the prestigious Bruce Hochman Award from the UCLA Tax Controversy as part of the 34th annual Tax Institute in recognition of his lifetime achievement in the practice of tax law.

In 1960, he and the late Bruce Hochman created the Hochman and Salkin boutique tax firm and continues to this day as Hochman, Salkin, Toscher and Perez at 9150 Wilshire Blvd.

Born in Los Angeles, Salkin graduated with honors in accounting from UCLA and later received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley. He has previously been honored by the California State and L.A. County tax bars, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.

He has been married for 56 years

to philanthropist Dorothy Salkin, who is VP of the Cedars Sinai Women's Guild, a member of the Cedars Board of Governors Executive Cabinet, and past president of the Beverly Hills chapter of Hadassah.

They are parents of L.A. Superior Court Judge Valerie Salkin and businessman Ken Salkin, and have 12 year old twin grandchildren.

HONORING OUR POLICE – Members of the Beverly Hills Police Department gathered with community leaders Thursday morning at Greystone Mansion for a recognition and promotion ceremony. Pictured: Supervisor William McKessy, Supervisor Christina Meza, Sgt. Richard Billingsley, Sgt. Jason Dufour, Sgt. Reginald Evans, Sgt. James Keenaghan, Sgt. Thomas West, Lt. Robert Maycott, Lt. Max Subin, Lt. Giovanni Trejo, Lt. William Withers, Customer Service Rep. Michael Morales, Customer Service Rep. Martha Molinari, Customer Service Rep. Christina Corona, Dispatcher Isabel Jauregui, Records Supervisor Keasha Cooks, Officer Kevin Arbuckle, Officer Elvy Gonzalez, Officer Michael Gonzalez and Officer Rocky Tavera.

Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Norman P. Rotenberg Dies At Age 91

By John L. Seitz Beverly Hills resident Norman P. Rotenberg, M.D., a renowned orthopaedic surgeon who served on the staff of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for more than 60 years, died on Oct. 6 at age 91 with services held last Sunday at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Born in St. Louis on Oct. 26, 1927, he graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and interned at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center before joining CedarsSinai, where he eventually became chief of orthopaedic surgery.

Rotenberg, whose honors include being a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, served as the physician for

the Los Angeles Raiders football team for 17 years.

Predeceased by his wife Mary Louise, he is survived by sons Steve and Mark, brothers Jerry and Sam, sister Sandy, and two grandchildren.

His constant companion in recent years was Joycie Fickett of Beverly Hills with whom he enjoyed performances of the L.A. Opera, Hollywood Bowl. L.A. Philharmonic, and weekly Friday luncheons at Spago.

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the Rent Stabilization Ordinance in Beverly Hills, without mentioning that she is AAGLA’s Executive Director’s wife.

The suit alleges that upon adoption of the January 24, 2017 Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the City requires that a property owner, in order to rent units, must “provide the City, without consent of the property owner, or consent of the property owner’s tenants, or a court order as required under the Fourth Amendment of the Unites States Constitution, among other information, a list of sensitive tenant rental information for each unit rented including the amount of rent charged, unit numbers, utility payments and onsite parking availability.”

Landlords, it says, have a “fundamental liberty and property interest” to protect their privacy “under the California Constitution that is a ‘state created’ liberty and property interest incorporated and protected under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.”

The suit claims that divulging this “sensitive rental information without requiring notice and consent from the tenants or a court order infringes on their tenants fundamental privacy rights protected under the Due Process Clause… and subjects AAGLA’s members to liability from such tenants both under state and federal law.”

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Subcommittee for the U.S. House of Representatives. “This seems like a boondoggle that is meant to benefit the owners of a real estate deal and relieve them of their obligation under California law to provide enough underground parking by rerouting the subway and the subway station.”

To complete Metro’s Purple Line Extension as now planned, the subway tunnel will run beneath BHHS, where it must traverse scores of abandoned oil wells and pockets of methane gas.

In addition to having sparked widespread concerns from students, scientists and the community at large as to whether being above a methane explosion is a safe place to be, the steady onslaught of continuous noise at the high school throughout the day coming from the subway extension staging area, which is located roughly 15 feet from the campus, makes it clear that developing the extension is already proving to be a distraction. Multiple experts further contend that the staging area will generate harmful levels of airborne toxins, in addition to the obvious noise and vibrations.

Earlier this month, roughly

BEVERLY HILLS “In addition, the Ordinance requires that tenant rental information be provided to the City by the property owner as a condition of obtaining the license…”

But Beverly Hills is not the only city to face legal battles over a rental registry.

Frank Weiser, attorney for the plaintiffs, has filed other related cases: Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles v. city of Los Angeles; and city of Los Angeles AIHM Hotel Motel Association et al v.

City of Los Angeles et al.

In 2015, Weiser won a case, Los Angeles v. Patel, decided by the United States Supreme Court, that argued similarly that Los Angeles Municipal Code § 41.49, requiring hotel operators to retain records about guests for a ninety-day period, is facially unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution because it does not allow for pre-compliance review.

This complaint against Beverly Hills - was filed Aug. 8, 2018, and it was not received by the City of Beverly Hills until Oct. 18.

"The city would be better served by obtaining this confidential information directly from the tenants themselves, should they wish to offer it, rather than imposing this onerous rental registry on income property owners," Yukelson said in a statement in January regarding the lawsuit against the rental registry for the city of Los Angeles, cited above.

"The City of Beverly Hills

1,400 BHUSD students (grades 3-12) participated in a walkout in an effort to draw President Donald Trump’s attention to the fact this particular section of the subway will have to travel through fields of methane and abandoned oil wells as it traverses the toxic soil under BHHS. “Students walked out because we don’t want to be worried about our health rather than focusing on our education,” said BHHS senior Sean Toobi, who helped organize the walkout.

Following a cursory drive around the high school campus last March, before Metro had begun to use its subway staging area adjacent to the campus, yesterday marked the first time that Rokita physically walked the campus.

“It looks benign enough from the outside going by, but then you just start piecing it all together,” he described.

Yesterday morning, Rokita address the BHHS PTSA where he promised them he could offer “more championship” and “more exposure” as he continues trying to work with the Trump Administration to stop the $1.2 billion federal funding package.

In June, Rokita wrote to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, drawing her attention to

has undertaken a vicious campaign against small residential income property owners by forcing them to comply with burdensome administrative reporting requirements,” he said in a press release.

“The Rental Registry is an important tool to help us enforce the Rent Stabilization Ordinance,” said Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry Wiener.

“We believe that the Rental Registry form provides no more information than is necessary.”

Yukelson has been candid in his opposition to Beverly Hills’ Rent Stabilization Ordinance. The owner of a smaller multi-family building, he has also been an outspoken opponent of Proposition 10, the repeal of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995, warning that apartment owners would not be able to rely on vacancy de-control when a tenant leaves a unit.

“The Tenant Rental Registry is just one aspect of the City’s ill-conceived, high cost, rent stabilization ordinance, which at last count has added nearly a dozen new rent stabilization employees to the City’s already bloated headcount, and is costing taxpayers of the City nearly two million dollars a year and growing,” Yukelson told the Courier in an email. “Our City Council is navigating down a path of “Wrong Control” in this ordinance and the RSO’s stringent price controls are on par with some of the worst cities such as Berkeley, Santa Monica and West Hollywood. We have seen the negative consequences such restrictive rent

control policy bordering on Socialism has had on these other cities by reducing both the availability and quality of housing. I find it ironic that at the same time this Socialist policy is being imposed on our City’s rental property owners, [City Councilmember] Lilli [sic] Bosse and her children are investing in a new rental property development in close proximity to the Grove, which of course will be exempt from rent control. Sadly, Lilli [sic] has never learned the “golden rule” of doing unto others as you would have them do to you.”

In an article written for the Apartment Owners Association of Orange County, he has choice words for Michael Weinstein, president of the A.I.D.S. Healthcare Foundation, which he labels, “a profitable, nationwide pharmacy operated as a non-profit,” saying that he pledged $20 million to support the Prop 10 initiative because he fears “gentrification.”

“Through non-profit monies diverted from his A.I.D.S. Healthcare Foundation,” Yukelson alleges he has “waged voter initiative and other social themed battles.”

Weinstein, he states, “is a socialist stalwart” who has “surrounded himself with radicalized groups of tenants’ rights advocates that are staging ongoing protest marches, storming local city council meetings to profess the virtues of rent control and filling the media with false claims about rental rates, rent increases, property conditions and horri-

U.S. Congressman Todd Rokita (far right) speaks with Beverly Hills High School seniors Sean Toobi (far left) and Ryan Abrishami.

the fact that Metro refused to work with the school district “on alternative subway routes to protect the health and safety of students.”

“Decisions made by Metro have shown that they place the well-being of the students and the BHHS community below their determination to finish construction, especially when there are several acceptable alternate routes available that would extend the Purple Line,” stated the letter, which is signed by six members of Congress, including Rokita.

Over two years ago, thanks to BHUSD’s dogged pursuit of ensuring student safety, on Aug. 16, 2016, U.S. Federal Judge George Wu ruled that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) acted in an “arbitrary and capricious manner” with respect to the environmental

effects of tunneling under BHHS in order to reach the Constellation station in Century City. Following Wu’s ruling, the transportation authority was ostensibly on the hook to provide a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and explain to residents why it decided to spend $200 million more on a subway tunnel that runs through toxic soil beneath BHHS rather than reexamine the 15 alternatives previously identified.

“I’ve been to literally over 100 different schools across our nation as the Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman for the U.S. House of Representatives...and what I can tell number one from visiting this community...this is a school system that is obviously for the

ble tales of poor tenant treatment by property owners like you and me.”

The Beverly Hills City Council has endorsed Prop. 10, which gives local control to cities over rental ordinances.

At times, at City meetings, Yukelson has been equally outspoken regarding tenants.

Ironically, one purpose of the Rental Registry has been to form a database of information, something that apartment owners clamored for repeatedly throughout the facilitated dialogues, claiming that the RSO was not based in facts.

They did, however, balk at the registry.

The need to understand a baseline for rental rates, number of units, frequency of vacations through no-cause evictions, for-cause evictions and tenant vacations, rate increases and other basic information has become a valuable component to moving the RSO forward, as seen in the HR&A report which formed the basis for discussions.

Last week, by a unanimous vote of the City Council, the City passed an Urgency Ordinance eliminating nocause evictions, which tenants frequently stated, had kept them in fear of losing their homes if they needed repairs or called attention to themselves.

The process has moved forward, though at times it has been downright ugly and lacking grace and the City has come a very long way from the 10 percent annual rent increases and no-cause evictions, where the RSO journey began.

students and that’s why I’m so dumbfounded that the powers that be outside the school board continue to want to put these kids in harm’s way and continue to want to do environmentally unsound things,” Rokita emphasized. “I’ve been to schools all over the United States, and this is preposterous.”

Despite assurances from Metro that routing the subway line underneath BHHS is safe, the community continues to be troubled by the cavalier manner in which L.A.’s transportation behemoth decided to abandon the “locally preferred” alignment running along Santa Monica Boulevard without public discussion seven years ago.

“Anywhere you go, with a Class A well-done construction project, you want to utilize the arteries that are already there; that’s Santa Monica Boulevard,” Rokita noted. “You wonder why they’re doing this, when there’s a viable alternative. “ The school district is currently challenging the FTA’s SEIS. A status conference on the matter is set to be heard by Judge Wu on Nov. 6.

“There’s a fiduciary responsibility at a certain point to look at these kind of issues and common sense says, this doesn’t make any sense,” Rokita underscored.

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Beverly Hills Police Black & White Ball

Sgt. Greg Mader & Lt. Scott Dowling

Melissa and Capt. Mark Miner

City Clerk Byron Pope

Jon & Councilmember Lili Bosse

Black & White Ball Hits Home Run At The Beverly Hilton

By Victoria Talbot Despite competition from the Dodgers in the World Series Tuesday, Beverly Hills residents turned out to honor the City’s finest at the Beverly Hills Police Officers’ Association gala, the Black and White Ball.

Guests maintained a steady eye on television screens and smart phones, however, wincing and groaning in unison as the Dodgers lost to the Red Sox. Nonetheless, the action was all positive on the ball-

room floor. Guests bid thousands of dollars on opportunities to train with the K9 and SWAT Teams, enjoy dinner with Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli and Assistant Chief Mark Coopwood at Giacomino Drago’s Via Alloro, or a barbeque for 20 close friends, hosted by the grill masters of the Beverly Hills Police Department.

The event raises funds for the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association.

Pamela Beck received the Cabriel A. Coyoca Memorial

Simone & Councilmember Lester Friedman

Les Bronte & Larry Wiener

Award for unparalleled support to the BHPD. Brandon Brener is the Explorer of the Year for an exemplary work ethic and leadership skills.

The Lawrence I. Shapiro Memorial Award went to Disaster Communications System Volunteer David Seidel for dedicating years to assisting in disaster communications.

The Albert H. Lightfoot Award went to Police Sergeant David Armour and Administrative Clerk II Barbara Varona.

The Chief’s Core Values Award, which recognizes a unit, team or group of employees for demonstrating dedication to mission and core values of Courage, Commitment, Honor, Respect and Integrity was given to the officers of the 2017 Field Training Cadre.

Police Officers Dale Drummond, Michael Sholley and Dan Tanner received the Allen K. Karlin Award.

Police Officer Alexander Duncan received Police Officer of the Year. Executive

Ed Brown, Linda Brown and granddaughter

Lonnie & Jimmy Delshad

Barry & Sandy Pressman

Assistant I Emma Nica was recognized with the Marvin D. Iannone Award, as Civilian of the Year, for her contribution to the Department.

Sergeant Eugene Kim received the Clinton H. Anderson Award for his extraordinary contribution to the City through Community Policing. Officers Stephanie Frias and Marcus Moloznik received Lifesaving Medals for offering critical aid to save people’s lives.

Barry Bernstein, Bobbe Joy and Mitchell Dawson

Giacomino Drago

Fire Chief Greg Barton

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One of Sou Fujumoto’s architectural designs.

“Sou Fujumoto: Futures Of The Future,” an exhibition featuring more than 100 architectural models and large-scale photographs of international projects by acclaimed Japanese architect, Sou Fujimoto, will run from Saturday, Oct. 27 through Dec. 12 at Japan House, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. Approximately 40 works from Fujimoto’s Architecture is Everywhere will accompany the exhibition making it an exploration of his past and current projects, from complex models, to reimagining the future with small-scale human figures placed next to ordinary, objects like potato chips.

His projects feature unexpected transitions, such as “Museum in a Forest” (Taoyuan, Taiwan 2013) where a path leads visitors from lush, green woods to the white walls of a gallery, and “Toilet in Nature” (Chiba, Japan 2012), where public and private are brazenly mixed.

For more information on the free exhibit, visit www.japanhouse.jp/losangeles.

• • • • • A fundraising sale of tamales, “The Taste Of Tamales,” will be from 8 a.m.noon, Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish Hall, 504 N. Roxbury Dr., Beverly Hills.

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Honorees include Yara Shahidi & The Shahidi Family, Dr. William Burke and Yvonne Braithwaite Burke

Coalition For At-Risk Restoring Youth Sets Annual Benefit For Nov. 18 Actors and activists Yara Shahidi (Black-ish, Grown-ish), Dr. William Burke and former L.A. County Supervisor Yvonne Braithwaite Burke. along with Togetta Ulmer, will be honored with Orchid Awards at the 11th annual CARRY (Coalition For At Risk Restoring Youth) “Wind Beneath My Wings” benefit from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Montage Beverly Hills.

The event will benefit CARRY, founded by dermatologist, Dr. Pearl Grimes and dedicated to improving the lives of foster and at-risk youth by providing life-changing social skills, scholarship programs and pro-bono dermatological services.

The jazz brunch will feature entertainment by Adam Aejay’e Jackson and Friends Jazz Ensemble.

Celebrities slated to attend the event include Vivica A. Fox, (Independence Day), Tilda Del Toro (Night School), Michael Einzegir (Incubus), Donnell Turner (General Hospital), Kate Linder (Young & the Restless), Tasha Smith (Empire), Skyler Bible (First Man), Paige Mobley (America's Next Top Model), Laura Goven (Basketball Wives), Veronika Obeng (Second Wives Club), Jason Moore (The Punisher), Kim Estes (Emmy winner), Brianna Barnes (Nocturnal Animals) and casts of The People v. OJ Simpson and American Horror Story.

For tickets, visit http://www.foratriskyouth.org/gala-sponsorship/ For more information, contact Patricia Jones, 310-200-3254 or info@foratriskyouth.org.

alupe Boutique Sale will be Sunday, Nov. 4 in the Parish Hall after all the Masses.

Proceeds from both events will help fund the celebration of the Mariachi Mass and Reception in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12.

For more information, contact Michelle Anglade, 310285-5425 or manglade@gsbh.org.

• • • • • Art historian and former Beverly Hills Women’s Club president M u m s e y Nemiroff will discuss how to “View Mumsey R e m b r a n d t Nemiroff In the 21st Century,” at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Kylin Gallery, 8634 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

The gallery is currently featuring the exhibition “Timeless Dialogue” of works by Rembrandt and its featured artist Yoshio Ikezaki.

The evening will begin with a 6 p.m. reception. To RSVP, email Flow@khlingallery.com.

The gallery is open from 1:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., TuesdayFriday and 11:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday.

For more information, call 424-335-0600 or 310-9909975 or visit www.Kylingallery.com.

• • • • • Rabbi Pini Dunner will discus his debut book, Mavericks, Mystics & False MessiahsEpisodes From the Margins Of Jewish History, at 7:15 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Young Israel of North Beverly Hills, 9261 N. Alden Dr. The program will include

an exploration of unusual historical episodes, featuring the oddest characters and most startling stories of modern Jewish history. Focusing on some of the more unusual aspects of the eccentric personalities and strange episodes, Dunner will tell how these marginal figures and stories have impacted contemporary Jewish life.

Dunner will be joined by Prof. Jessica Marglin of USC’s Department of Religion for a Q&A, and then sign copies of the book.

For more information, email carly@yinbh.org.

• • • • • The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra will present “FASO@10: A Decade of Music, Harmony and Community” at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 at The Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.

The 60-piece ensemble will be conducted by musical director/founder Maestro Robert Shroder.

The concert will feature highlights from the orchestra’s events and concerts over the past 10 years.

Tickets range from $20-$60 and are available by calling The Alex box office, 818-243-2539, by email at boxoffice@alextheatre.org or online at www.alextheatre.org.

• • • • • The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood will present its “Dream Big Gala,” starting with a reception and red carpet at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9 at the Taglyan Complex, 1201 Vine St., L.A. Honorees will include Rick Ghazy of the Goldwin Foundation, Julia Tennon and Viola Davis, JuVee Productions and actor, artist and activist Terry Crews.

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clude dinner and entertainment.

For more information, contact Lyndsey Senet by email Lyndsey@grantevent.com or call 323-904-4400.

• • • • • Attendees will be able to experience the gilded age of architecture exploring the 46,000-square-foot historic Dohney Greystone Mansion when the Friends of Greystone offer tours of the Beverly Hills estate from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (last entry into the mansion at 2:30 p.m.), Sunday, Nov. 11.

Designed by architect Gordon B. Kaufmann and built in 1927-28, the 55-room mansion was home to Edward Laurence Doheny, Jr. and family.

Tours will include the grand entry, kitchen, bowling alley, secret bar, grand living room and game room, plus the new Greystone Demonstration Garden, with a greenhouse designed by Lord & Burnham.

A display of historic photographs will illustrate what the home looked like from 19281945.

Tickets are $20 and available by calling 310-286-0119 or online at www.greystonemansion.org.

• • • • • The Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust will present a new music chamber group, Ensemble For These Times, in a concert celebrating works by composers who fled Europe in the ‘30s and ‘40s, Cellist Anne Lerat 4 p.m., ner-Wright and Saturday, soprano Nanette Nov. 17 at McGuinness. the museum in Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Dr., L.A. Ensemble For These Times co-director, co-founder and soprano Nanette McGuinness and cellist Anne Lerner-Wright will be joined by pianist Xin Zhao for “Emigres & Exiles,” featuring seldom-performed classical works by both Academy Award-winner Miklós Rózsa and composer Arnold Schoenberg, who both left Europe in the wake of World War II. Works by several gifted composers who were killed in the Holocaust, including Lajos Delej, György Justus and Sándor Vándor, will also be performed. In addition, works by female composers Josima Feldschuh and Vítězslava Kaprálová will be included.

Tickets are free (a $10 donation is suggested). For more information and to RSVP, visit http://lamoth.org/news-events/events/ensemble/.

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to cgordon@beverlyhills.org or mailed to Cindy Gordon, AICP, associate planner, 455 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

The Beverly Hilton Specific Plan Modified Project is the latest iteration on the Hilton site for a condominium development. When originally proposed in 2006, the project generated passion for it and against it, and became a stepping stone for a career in government for current Vice Mayor John Mirisch and residents who lined up behind him to oppose the project.

To accommodate the project, demolition will include the existing lobby/bar conference/retail space to the northwest; the interior existing Oasis Palm Court Hotel building and the existing parking structure to the southwest. The modified project, which will include the same 973,565 square feet of floor space as in the Approved Project, would include the construction of a 23-story Luxury Residences building with a maximum of 140 residential units and 10 accessory spaces (for staff quarters with bed and bath only, office space, wine storage, etc.) replacing the previously approved two residential buildings (eight stories and 18 stories).

The Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) will include a comparison to the project that was approved in 2007 that is known as the Beverly Hilton Specific Plan.

It will not include a proposal that was presented in 2016 as the “Hilton Condominium Tower Initiative.” That project, which was 26 stories, was never presented to the City for environmental review. By placing it on the ballot as an initiative, Hilton owner Beny Alagem avoided the lengthy, often contentious public process.

Nevertheless, the initiative did not pass.

The project site was, and is currently, still subject to the 2008 Specific Plan, which is the Approved Project.

Further, applicants are allowed to file applications seeking project approvals, and thus, the Applicant is seeking project approvals for the Modified Plan.

A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of the SEIR for a 30-day agency and public review period transpired from July 23, 2018 to June 18, 2018, with a scoping meeting on June 16 and July 18.

There will be a public hearing to review the project on the evening of Nov. 8 in front of the Planning Commission. At that hearing, the public is invited to make oral comments to voice their concerns. Those comments will be addressed in the final SEIR which will then be presented to the Planning Commission, which will review and make its recommendations to the City Council. It is anticipated that the council will review the Modified Project SEIR in the winter, before the end of the year, according to Assistant City Planner Cindy Gordon, who has the project.

In the public comments, many residents expressed doubt that the project is sustainable.

The Applicant will seek a LEED Silver certification or its equivalent.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building rating system as a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and costsaving green buildings. LEED ratings include Certified (40-49 points earned, Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79

points) and Platinum (80 points plus).

To achieve the certification, strategies include efficient heating and cooling systems, glazing selection, window shading from balconies and overhangs to minimize heat gain and incorporate natural light, low water use bathroom fixtures and faucets, a gray water system and water efficient landscaping.

The Draft SEIR shows that the Modified Project would actually result “in a net decrease of water demand by approximately 2.9 acre-foot per year as compared to the Approved Project.”

The Modified Project will have up to 40 more residential units than previously approved. It will also include a 17-foot high one-story Conference/Hotel Facilities building to replace the approved two-story (29-feet high) Conference Center, which would be built between the existing Beverly Hilton Wilshire Tower and a proposed garden in the northwestern portion of the property. The Conference/Hotel Facilities building will contain meeting rooms, a restaurant and bar space and other ancillary hotel uses.

The proposal is to replace the existing pool with a pool and pool deck located on the roof of the proposed Conference/Hotel Facilities building, with associated cabanas and amenities, for The Beverly Hilton.

A landscaped garden feature with public and private gardens would be similar to that in the Approved Project.

It would include a total of 3.62 acres of gardens, an increase of 0.33 acres, which would replace the eight-story Residences A Building under the current Approved Project.

A portion of the garden space would become dedicated Open Space. The 2016 ballot initiative provided for 1.7 acres of private garden area that is generally open to the public, instead of approximately 1.25 acres of private garden area proposed in the Modified Project.

The Modified Project has a proposed four-level subterranean parking structure with up to a total of 2,183 spaces. The structure would replace the current parking structure which has 1,221 spaces.

Guest access would be reconfigured from Merv Griffin Way. Residents would access their parking garage from Santa Monica Boulevard, similar to the access for Residences B under the Approved Project. A pick-up/dropoff site would be accessed at the Residences via Merv Griffin Way. Access to The Beverly Hilton would continue to be from Merv Griffin Way through a redesigned and enlarged driveway and motor court.

A service loading dock would be accessible from Santa Monica Boulevard northeast of the residences building.

Proposed improvements on Santa Monica Boulevard are similar to the Approved Project. They include enhanced street lighting, a traffic signal at Merv Griffin Way, a landscaped median, bike lanes and bus priority features.

A recurring topic brought up in public comment is the fact that the Applicant is still seeking to build a single tower, given the measure of disapproval in the Nov. 2016 election.

Despite their disapproval, the current process is unconnected to the initiative process. It is a robust public process that will allow for abundant public comment. The SEIR will be

LAST CHANCE FOR ANIMALS—Last Chance for Animals (LCA) hosted its 34th annual fundraising gala at The Beverly Hilton this past weekend honoring prominent individuals who have made a positive impact for animals around the world. Honorees included actress Mena Suvari, interior designer Erika Brunson, and National Geographic award-winning wildlife photographer Brent Stirton. As a special treat, Sirromet Winery from Australia used the gala as an opportunity to launch in Los Angeles as a major sponsor of the event. “We are fortunate to be home to over 100 species of wildlife on our 500 acre winery and are working...to develop wildlife education programs on site in the future,” said winery General Manager Rod Hill. To purchase Sirromet (www.sirrometwine.com) and donate 20 percent of the purchase to LCA, use the code LCA18. Pictured: Mena Suvari and Erika Brunson. For more information on LCA, visit: http://www.lcanimal.org.

submitted to both the Planning Commission and the City Council.

A summary of the environmental impacts and mitigation measures is provided in Table ES-2 of the document.

Many of the impacts remain the same as in the Approved Project and are subject to the same mitigation measures.

Since the Approved Project was approved, the City has adopted a new General Plan (2010) with a new Noise Element and a Noise Regulation Ordinance (2011). Increased Traffic Impacts require extensive mitigations, both during construction and after completion.

The General Plan also stipulates the form, scale, and aesthetic qualities of the City’s distinctive residential neighborhoods, business districts, corridors, and open spaces, the preservation of historic sites, preservation of scale as a

unique feature of the City and sensitivity to transition zones between commercial and residential areas. Each of these is addressed in the Draft SEIR. Viewshed, shade/shadow and light and glare are addressed.

Since 2007, much has changed in the built environment. The study also addresses the cumulative impacts of the many projects in the area and many other issues.

The 423-page report is extensive.

The proposal for two towers of eight and 18 stories drew opposition in 2007.

In 2016, a proposal for a 26-story tower was defeated. At that time, one of the concerns was that the Applicant was not going through the normal process, subject to intense public scrutiny.

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS–Jaclyn Smith; (Oct. 26); Peter Firth, and Peter Martins (Oct 27); Jane Alexander, Charlie Daniels, Joan Plowright, Mera Lee Goldman, and Annie Potts (Oct. 28); Diane Anderson, Richard Dreyfuss, Kate Jackson, Jerry Sharell, Winona Ryder, and Bamby Byrens (Oct 29); Roger Dauer, Michele Mendelsohn, and Brian Rosenstein (Oct. 30); Deidre Hall, and Jane Pauley (Oct. 31); Allison Levyn, Serge Funel, Marci Weiner, and Robert Foxworth (Nov. 1).

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POWER OF PARTNERSHIP–Taking part in the Saint John’s Health Center gala at The Beverly Hilton were (from left): TV host Kym Douglas who emceed the event; David Foster, music director; comedienne Loni Love; and singer Ray Parker, Jr. Photos by GettyImages

The Saint John’s Health Center Foundation and Irene Dunne Guild’s annual Saint John’s Health Center gala, themed “The Power of Partnership.” This year honor spotlight was on the people of Saint John’s who make the difference – physicians, researchers, staff, trustees, volunteers and grateful patients – all working together to save lives.

The Beverly Hilton event featured entertainment by one of the industry’s most successful songwriters/record producers David Foster, and singer Ray Parker, Jr. with Kym Douglas serving as the evening’s host.

On hand were the Irene Dunne Guild’s gala chair Christina Arechaederra and dinner chairs Kathy and John Danhakl, Lynda Oschin and Jerry B. Epstein, Mary and Jay Flaherty, Stella Hall and Jim Fordyce, Martha and David Ho, Elizabeth and Robert Lowe, Teresita and Shelby Notkin, Dominic Ornato, and Donna Schweers and Tom Geiser.

Also spotted were Jake Borelli, Alex Blue Davis, Dr. Chester Griffiths, Kathy and Rick Hilton, Dr. Dave Hoon, Dr. Howard Krauss, Nikki Luederitz, RN, Marcel Loh, Loni Love, Dr. John Robertson, Dr. Sherry Ross, Donna Tuttle, Erik Wexler, plus, plus..

Net proceeds will benefit vital programs, services and greatest needs within the recognized areas of excellence at Saint John’s Health Center including cancer, cardiac care, maternal and child health, men’s health, neuroscience, nursing, orthopedics, thoracic surgery and urology. ****** The Library Foundation of L.A. awarded its Light of Learning Award to its Council Chairman Betsy Applebaum of Beverly Hills, in ceremonies at the Interconti- nental Hotel in Century City. Also honored at the annual awards event was multi-prize winning author George Saunders, who received the Literary Award.

Philanthropist Applebaum has been a tireless volunteer with the Library Foundation,

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LIBRARY FOUNDATION–The Library Foundation of L.A. honored Betsy Applebaum (second from left) of Beverly Hills at its annual Literary Awards in the Intercontinetal Hotel. She is joined by her husband Harold (left), and dinner committee members Maggy and Jack Simon, also of Beverly Hills.

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serving on its board for the past 15 years and as chair or president of many of its committees. She has been a volunteer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since she was 15 years old, and has held leadership positions at the Music Center and other organizations, plus initiating and overseeing a special education program for the BHUSD. Saunders is the author of nine books, including the acclaimed Tenth Of December, and Lincoln In The Bardo.

The evening featured music by the Thelonious Monk Institute for Jazz while speakers included Carla J. Christofferson and Ken Brecher, chair and president of the foundation, and John Szabo, L. A. city librarian.

Among those on hand were author andhonorary chair Judith Krantz, Lynn Booth and Kent Kresa, Joan Hotchkis,Alyce de Roulet Williamson, Edye and Eli Broad, Debi and Norris Bishton, Diane and John Cooke, Sandy and Larry Post, Marna and Rockwell Schnabel, and Judith and Thomas Beck.

LIONS CLUB–The Beverly Hills Lions Club hosted a multi-faceted benefit for breast cancer awareness at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club which included a seminar/art show/dinner and entertainment.

Pictured (from left): Christiana Capetillo; Meri Crouley; artist Leith Eaton whose works were offered as part of the fundraiser; Pippa Secker; and Princess Francesca Gioia Drommi Partello of Italy.

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The Kimpton Rowan, ranked No. 1 among top hotels in Southern California, is a sevenstory, 253-room hotel featuring a rooftop restaurant, bar and pool.

Giving a new meaning to the word “indulgence,” the L’Horizon in Palm Springs offers such surprises as a scoop of ice cream or a shot of tequila by the pool or delivered to your room every afternoon.

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These are just some of the amenities available now at the new, or renovated hotels and spas of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. ****** The figures are in at Angel View, a 60+year organization, providing in-care assisted living for children and their families. One of its major sources of income are its resale stores scattered across the Coachella Valley. For the last fiscal year, combined gross sales for these stores exceeded $3 million, which included 5,667 dining chairs, 3,473 paintings, 2,442 lounge chairs and 2,391 couches, all in support of Angel View services.

There is always a good time to donate to Angel View, but if you have nothing to donate there are some special fundraising events for you to take part in.

The brainchild of supporter Steve Erickson is when dozens of swimmers dip their toes and other extremities in the water as part of a 10K to benefit Angel View.

Light up the New Year on Jan 25 as the charity holds its annual fashion show at Ironwood Country Club in Palm Desert. An Asianthemed event, guests will see Angel View models and be able to make purchases at the event. For information, call 760-329-6471.

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LA CIENEGA PARK (Continued from page 5)

GROUNDBREAKING–Beverly Hills philanthropist Glorya Kaufman (second from right) was on hand for the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. The 300-seat theater and rehearsal space will be completed in the fall of 2019. Joining her are (from left): Vista’s Craig Prizant, designer Michael Rosenfeld, and architect Brian Wickersham.

Photo by Robert Lurie

RECONFIGURATION (Continued from page 1)

protracted period of time, Bregy urged the board to move forward with immediately taking steps to reconfigure the district to include a dedicated middle school in concert with temporarily shutting down El Rodeo. He provided no information as to how many layoffs would occur in concert with taking this step.

Following last week’s proposal to take El Rodeo offline temporarily, members of the board emphasized the importance of having community members present as the discussion progresses.

Last week Bregy proffered three possible alternatives related to taking El Rodeo offline – all of which he is

MAX WEBB

(Continued from page 4)

1951, Webb lived on New York’s Coney Island for 10 months to acquire his United States visa and a year later, moved to Los Angeles with his wife and brother-in-law.

While in Los Angeles, Webb, and his brothers-in-law (Nathan and David Shapell) formed a real estate development company, first known as S&S Construction, and later Shapell & Webb, which became one of Southern California’s largest real estate development companies.

The company eventually opened an office at Wilshire and San Vicente Boulevards,

WITCH’S HOUSE (Continued from page 4)

crowds play no tricks as they steadily visit the Witch’s House from 5-9 p.m. on All Hallows’ Eve. Originally erected in 1920 at Willat Studios in Culver City, Libow’s “gingerbread-housein-Bavaria” was moved to Beverly Hills later that decade.

Designed by Oscar-nominated art director Harry Oliver, after

Respondents have expressed a range of desired features, with a pool or aquatic center at the top of the list.

Respondents said they wanted a “water play” area for kids, basketball (indoor and/or outdoor), a skatepark, a repurpose for some of the tennis courts for other uses, better circulation for traffic and parking, and building below ground and building higher to make use of all the space.

There are also widespread safety concerns about impacts from Metro on the park and park users, especially teens.

Participants envision a Community Center that is flexible for multiple uses, including bridge, an expanded tennis

expected to delve into deeper at Tuesday’s meeting.

The first option, predicated on keeping school families together, would move all El Rodeo K-5 students to Hawthorne and move all Beverly Vista TK-5 students to Horace Mann. All middle school students throughout the district, approximately 952 students grades 6-8, would move to Beverly Vista.

Bregy said that a second option, which would allow the district to maintain the traditional K-12 model while temporarily shutting down El Rodeo, would require a complete change of district boundaries for the entire school district and would not solve the quandary of providing the most robust academic opportunities

possible to middle schoolers.

A third scenario, which Bregy underscored was not his recommendation, would be to create grade centers to make Hawthorne a primary school, Horace Mann an intermediary school and Beverly Vista the consolidated middle school.

Bregy emphasized that creating a dedicated middle school – the same recommendation that 20 out of 21 members of the Future Focused Schools Team made to the board early this year, is the best option for moving academics forward in the district.

“This is an incredible opportunity for us academically,” he said. “We are not providing the robust middle school that our children deserve.”

which Webb kept even after the Shapells died.

As he gained immense success in the real estate development world, Webb’s philanthropic spirit grew stronger.

Webb made major philanthropic contributions to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bar-Ilan University, the March of the Living and the Sinai Temple.

After the death of Webb’s first wife, Sala, he married his second wife Anna Hitter in 1993. Along with Anna, Max endowed the Max Webb Family School of Languages Building, and the Anna and Max Webb Chair for Visiting

Scholars in Yiddish at Tel Aviv University.

Max and Anna remained married until her death in 2011. He is survived by daughters Chara Schreyer and Rose Webb Roven, along with four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

According to the Jewish Journal, Webb’s funeral was scheduled for Oct. 25 at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, with Sinai Temple’s Rabbi David Wolpe officiating.

Contributions in Webb’s memory can be made to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, March of the Living, or Sinai Temple.

completing extensive renovations to preserve the property, in addition to drawing inspiration from Antoni Gaudi to stylize the interior of the home, Libow successfully championed for the house to become Landmark #8 for the City of Beverly Hills.

Perhaps the City’s most often photographed home, the fixture at the corner of Walden Drive and Carmelita Avenue has been the site of many

fundraisers over the years. A philanthropic realtor with Coldwell Banker, who continues to donate extensively to Beverly Hills schools, Libow (Beverly Hills High Class of 1981) said he plans to dress up this year as a BHHS cheer captain. His house, however, will be getting little more costuming than its natural curb appeal.

“It’s permanently decorated for Halloween,” Libow said.

center, preschool and youth activities, events, classes, arts, tech classes, and indoor sports (basketball, volleyball and pickleball).

Responses show a desire to allow children a “messy play” area, a need to connect preschool to staff, and more options for 7-13 years and seasonal indoor use.

Tennis players asked for better night lighting, more shade and better pro-shop facilities.

Youth sports users expressed a desire to reconfigure fields to gain open space; a desire for a clubhouse and improved dugouts, and possibly a repurposing of one field to Roxbury Park, closer to the High School.

Wednesday’s participants showed no slowing of interest

for a pool or aquatic center.

They expressed widespread support for a better preschool facility and child play area, a skatepark and more security features at the park, repurposing the ball fields, a complete redo of the Community Center and as always, a bridge to parking. Concerns over parking were also expressed as a problem that may have a future, and then again, may not.

Ceppos and his team will seek additional input and will continue to receive surveys.

They will begin processing the information into a report, inclusive of all the feedback, for the City Council, either Nov. 20 or Dec. 11. The Council will then give directions to go forward. Send comments to dceppos@csus.edu.

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Oct. 26). Your cosmic birthday gift will be the addition of a number of new characters in your story, people to know, trust and love. This team will help take you where your heart has longed to go. Other highlights: an artistic breakthrough, being the envy of friends as you arrive somewhere in style and a cash prize. Aries and Leo adore you SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Mother said, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." And while discretion serves everyone well, it's also possible to get somewhere by shaking things up. You do it with charm and will be amusedly received.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Like attracts like. Use the principle to guide and inform yourself. For instance, those attracted to the troubled, intelligent types are most likely troubled and intelligent. Everyone is better for calling it what it is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You'll enjoy lo-fi fun and down-to-earth delights. As your sign-mate Humphrey Bogart once said, ”A hot dog at the ballpark is better than a steak at the Ritz.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Whatever you're doing, don't stop. What you need now more than anything else is momentum. Getting into the flow of motion will begin any number of exciting happenings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Is there a sincerer love than the love of food? You'll challenge the premise in your own way today and in the process take a probing look at your relationship with your sustenance.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Had you set out to please them all, you would have been unsuccessful. But instead you create something strictly for your own pleasure and are surprised at how many others get joy from your creation.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Speaking too much can be a function of fear, fear that if you say the thing, rejection or worse is in store. It takes confidence to be so brief. You have a gift for getting to the point. This is an act of character and strength.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Today it seems possible to be younger in every area of life. Youth is small, so gravity goes easy on it. Live the levity you feel, and if you don't feel it, imagine it and live that.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Trying to do things the "right way" is, in a sense, moving the power away from you and to the thing that is telling you what the "right way" is. The thing is often correct but not always. It's a good time to check it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The move that puts you ahead today is a move toward information. Inform yourself, as this will put you in a position of choice, while those who don't know will default to one way or method.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll provide a kind, welcoming face to those who normally may not have such a thing in their realm. This is will be your gift to the world and also, because of what it elicits in others, your take from it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't have to be consistently one way to succeed. Loved ones are intrigued by your many facets and moods. Your determination and ambition seem to wax and wane with the moon and the tides. .

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 18-O-2761 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING WATER CONSERVATION WHEREAS, in light of California’s water shortage, the City of Beverly Hills desires to adopt permanent water use restrictions.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

Article 2 (“Water Conservation; Automated Car Washes”) of Chapter 4 (“WATER REGULATIONS”) of Title 9 (“BUILDING AND PROPERTY HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is renamed, amended and restated to read as follows: Article 2. Water Use Efficiency Regulations 9-4-201: PERMANENT WATER USE RESTRICTIONS AND WATER WASTE PREVENTION: 1. The following permanent water use restrictions are in effect at all times. It shall be unlawful to: (a) water or irrigate, or allow watering or irrigation of any outdoor plant on private property or parkways other than between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. As used in this article, “plants” shall include plants, flowers, lawns, shrubs and trees. Outdoor plants may also be referred to as “outdoor landscaping”. (b) water or irrigate, or allow watering or irrigation of outdoor landscaping in a manner that causes or allows water flow or runoff onto an adjoining sidewalk, driveway, street, alley, gutter, ditch or adjacent property. (c) apply potable water to outdoor landscaping during, and within 48 hours after, measurable rainfall, which includes at a minimum any amount of rainfall that generates run-off or puddles. (d) use, or allow the use of, potable water in decorative water features, including but not limited to fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams, that do not recirculate the water. (e) allow a loss or escape of water through breaks, leaks or other malfunctions in the water user’s plumbing or distribution system. A water user shall have the obligation to repair any such breaks, leaks, or other malfunctions within seven (7) days of notification by the Beverly Hills Public Works Department unless the Director of Public Works or their designee makes other arrangements with the water user. (f) serve, or allow service of, drinking water to a customer other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments, including but not limited to restaurants, hotels, cafes, cafeterias, bars, or other public places where food or drink are served and/or purchased. (g) fail to provide written notice to all hotel or motel patrons of their right to refrain from being provided with laundered towels and linens on a daily basis. The notice shall consist of clear language and shall be prominently displayed in each room at all times. (h) fail to abide by any state law or regulation concerning water conservation.

2. All washdown activities are prohibited at all times, except as follows:

(b) washdown of the exterior of vehicles as part of a commercial enterprise with the use of a reclaimed water system (a system that initially uses potable water and then collects the runoff, treats the runoff, and uses the runoff for nonpotable uses for multiple cycles) that promotes water conservation and achieves at least a 20% reduction of water consumption and is first approved in writing by the Director of Public Works. Vehicles (including garbage trucks and those used to transport food) that are required to have exteriors washed pursuant to state laws or regulations are exempt from this regulation. (c) washdown of residential buildings and other structures with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped an automatic shutoff valve; or with a reclaimed water system. Washdown can be performed no more than four times a year. (d) washdown of commercial buildings with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or with a reclaimed water system. Washdown can be performed no more than two times per month for retail, office and commercial building frontages, provided that washdown may be performed more than two times per month, but no more than necessary, to comply with health and safety laws and regulations for the building frontages of establishments that offer food and/or beverages to customers.

water conservation elements in addition to those stated in Section 9-4-201, including, without limitation, further reduced irrigation, notification of hotel and restaurant patrons of water conservation goals, and use of reclaimed water for construction purposes.

B. Stage B Requirements: 1. A stage B shortage shall be declared when the city manager determines that a ten percent (10%) reduction in potable water use is required.

2. Stage B compliance elements shall include the following mandatory elements: a. All public restrooms in the city and private bathrooms in hotels shall notify patrons and employees of water conservation goals; b. Except for single-family and multi-family residential users in tier 1 who will remain in tier 1 for the next billing cycle, all users shall reduce water usage to ninety percent (90%) of the amount in the baseline period as determined by the city council.

3. Violation by any person of the stage B mandatory requirements shall constitute an infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

The violation of each element, and each separate violation thereof, shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punished accordingly.

(e) washdown, or allow the washdown of, residential sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking areas, tennis courts, patios, and alleys except where necessary to alleviate health and safety hazards, and then only with a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or by use of a hand-held bucket or similar container.

C. Stage C Requirements:

(f) washdown of sidewalks for retail, office, and commercial buildings with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or use of a reclaimed water system. Washdowns can be performed no more than two times per month for sidewalks adjoining establishments that offer food and/or beverages to customers, provided that washdown may be performed more than two times per month, but no more than necessary, to comply with health and safety laws and regulations.

a. All public restrooms in the city and private bathrooms in hotels shall notify patrons and employees of water conservation goals;

(g) washdown of outdoor pavement areas of food establishments with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or use of a reclaimed water system. Washdowns can be performed no more than necessary to comply with health and safety laws and regulations.

As used herein, “pavement” means and includes, but is not limited to, ground covering of concrete, stone, brick, tile, or similar substance.

Section 9-4-304 Section 2. (“REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION STAGES”) of Article 3 (“EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN”) of Chapter 4 (“WATER REGULATIONS”) of Title 9 (“BUILDING AND PROPERTY HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows: 9-4-304: REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER CONSERVATION STAGES: SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT

1. A stage C shortage shall be declared when the city manager determines that a twenty percent (20%) reduction in potable water use is required.

2. Stage C compliance elements shall include the following mandatory elements:

b. Except for single-family and multi-family residential users in tier 1 who will remain in tier 1 for the next billing cycle, all users shall reduce water usage to eighty percent (80%) of the amount in the baseline period as determined by the city council.

3. Violation by any person of the stage C mandatory requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Water supply through irrigation water services may be terminated for continued excessive use. The violation of each element, and each separate violation thereof, shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punished accordingly.

D. Stage D Requirements: 1. A stage D shortage shall be declared when the city manager determines that a thirty percent (30%) or higher reduction in potable water use is required.

2. Stage D compliance elements shall include the following mandatory elements: a. All public restrooms in the city and private bathrooms in hotels shall notify patrons and employees of water conservation goals; b. Landscape irrigation shall be restricted to selected days and times as determined by the city manager, unless such irrigation uses reclaimed wastewater;

A. Stage A Requirements: (a) washdown of the exterior of vehicles in residential areas with the use of a low-volume, high-pressure nozzle or water efficient nozzle equipped with an automatic shutoff valve; or with an alternative plan that promotes water conservation and is first approved in writing by the Director of Public Works.

1. A stage A shortage shall be declared when the city manager determines that a five percent (5%) reduction in potable water use is required.

2. Stage A compliance shall consist of voluntary implementation of

c. Refilling of swimming pools, spas or ponds shall be prohibited unless required for health or safety reasons; d. Exterior washdown of vehicles shall be prohibited unless: (1) Using a reclaimed water system;

(2) Performed in accordance with an alternative plan that promotes water conservation and is approved in writing by the director of public works or his/her designee; or (3) Required to meet laws or governmental regulations to protect health and safety, such as the cleaning of garbage trucks and vehicles to transport food. e. Water usage from fire hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities or other activities necessary to maintain the public health, safety and welfare; f. Except for single-family and multifamily residential users in tier 1 who will remain in tier 1 for the next billing cycle, users shall reduce water usage to seventy percent (70%) of the amount in the baseline period as determined by the city council; g. Exterior washdown of buildings shall be prohibited unless: (1) Using a reclaimed water system and such washing is done: a) no more than once per month for retail building frontage; b) no more than twice per year for office and commercial buildings; c) no more often than is necessary to comply with health laws and regulations for the building frontage of food service uses; or d) no more than once per year for residential structures solely for the purpose of preparing a residential structure for painting.

(2) Using a commercial glass and window cleaner. h. Exterior washdown of sidewalks and the pavement of outdoor dining areas shall be prohibited unless using a reclaimed water system and such washing is done no more often than is necessary to comply with health laws and regulations.

3. Violation by any person of the stage D mandatory requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Continued excessive use may result in termination of water supply through irrigation water services and/or restriction of water supply through domestic meters. The violation of each element, and each separate violation thereof, shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punished accordingly.

4. For purposes of this article, "reclaimed water system" shall mean a system that initially uses potable water and then collects the runoff, treats the runoff, and uses the runoff for nonpotable uses for multiple cycles.

E. Stage E Requirements: 1. A stage E shortage shall be declared when the city manager determines that a catastrophic interruption of potable water supply has occurred or is foreseen.

2. The city manager shall have emergency water allocation authority in the case of a stage E declaration. This authority shall include the authority to interrupt service to any property or city service zone in order to provide the maximum water supply for human health and safety needs.

3. In allocating water, the city manager shall give first priority to health and safety needs of water utility customers. Subsequent water uses are prioritized to provide water supply first to maintain and expand commerce within the city, then to enhance the aesthetics of the environment, and then to facilitate construction activities.

4. Violation by any person of the stage E emergency water conservation regulations shall constitute a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one Continue to page 24 >

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PUBLIC NOTICES thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and six (6) months in jail. Continued excessive use may result in termination of water supply through irrigation water services and/or restriction of water supply through domestic meters. The violation of each element, and each separate violation thereof, shall be deemed a separate offense, and shall be punished accordingly.

Section 3. 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 remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. 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 the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirtyfirst (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: October 16, 2018 Effective: November 16, 2018 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SHANA EPSTEIN Director of Public Works VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

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).

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TSG No.: 180299357 TS No.: CA1800283756 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5555-002-111 Property Address: 8455 FOUNTAIN AVENUE #631 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/06/2011. 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. On 11/01/2018 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/12/2011, as Instrument No. 20110069106, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: SIMONE BERMAN, A WIDOW, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5555002-111 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8455 FOUNTAIN AVENUE #631, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $642,653.47. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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 (916)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/pro pertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1800283756 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0341379 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 10/12/2018, 10/19/2018, 10/26/2018 ————————————— SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS029351 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: ASHKAN P-MOHAMMAD To all interested person(s): Petitioner: Ashkan P-Mohammad, Born: February 5, 1992 and presently over 18 years of age, current residence address: 450 S. Maple Dr.#40, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Santa Monica Courthouse, West District 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 on September 28, 2018 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Ashkan P-Mohammad Proposed Name: ASHKAN FARR 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.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: November 16, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM Department: K ROOM: A-203 The address of the court is: 1425 Main Stree, First Floor Room 102 Santa Monica, CA 90401 West District Reason for name change: Petitioner is already known by her proposed name wishes to be known by his proposed name in all personal/business affairs.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signed: Ashkan Farr Judge of the Superior Court: Gerald Rosenberg Clerk: Sherri R. Carter Deputy: Tom G. Holmes Dated: 09/28/18 Published: 10/05/18, 10/12/18, 10/19/18, 10/26/18 BHC-R21783

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 35692-LS (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: SUBWAY #24017, INC., 2000 MARENGO ST, STES B AND C, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 1824 LOMA VISTA DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: BAJAJ SUBWAY, INC., 12042 FALCON RIDGE WAY, PORTER RANCH, CA 91326 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business located at: 2000 MARENGO ST, STES B AND C, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SUBWAY #35786 (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is NOVEMBER 14, 2018 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35692LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB (8) Claims may be filed with: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE #350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35692-LS, Escrow Officer: LAURIE J. SHORB (9) The last day for filing claims is: NOVEMBER 13, 2018.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. Dated: OCTOBER 16, 2018 SELLER: SUBWAY #24017, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION BUYER: BAJAJ SUBWAY, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION LA2131376-C BH C 10/26/18 PUZZLE ANSWER

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CEASAR

FRENCH LESSONS Enjoy French Language!

GARAGE DOORS

Son of John Carradine and Ardanelle McCool Carradine.

Brother of David Carradine, Chris Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine and Michael Bowen.

Uncle of Calista, Free and Kansas.

Mariah, Sienna, Phoenix and Bodhi are his great nieces.

Passed on 11/08/2016.

A Christian Scientist and member of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Beverly Hills where he had been First Reader.

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Announcements

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS

Tutoring by a teacher with many years of experience at the Lycee Francais of Los Angeles and The BH Lingual Institute Call Mme. Newman at

310/838-7749

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Trust In God.

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55 JOBS WANTED

CLEANING SERVICES

or e-mail yvonnettenewman@gmail.com

After Construction Detail Cleaning

MurphysSense.com SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE PIANO LESSONS Move-in • Move-out

by DIVINE Actresses DOCTOR of 310-970-4713 Wanted MUSICAL ARTS Health, 310-294-1040 Love, Member of MTAC. Career, 30 Years of www.APlusCaresLA.com Life Teaching Experience.

Purpose. Tutor all ages/levels Apluscares01@gmail.com

God Bless Everyone!

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CONDOS FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OFFICES & STORES

OFFICES & STORES

FOR LEASE

FOR LEASE

1 & 2 - PERSON RESIDENT MANAGEMENT TEAM

CREATIVE STUDIO *** FOR LEASE *** BEVERLY HILLS ATTORNEY’S OFFICE SUBLEASE SUBLEASE

Professional appearance.

Small complex, B.H.+Westside Area Management/ Maintenance, Leasing Experience a Plus.

Great Opportunity!

Free Rent + Salary!

Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email:

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Fully Furnished 2-OFFICES Recently Remodeled Wilshire Blvd.

Large Corner Office @ San Vicente In Boutique Building 140 sqft. Quiet, private Roxbury Dr. & Adj. Beverly Hills and professional S. Santa Monica Bl. $1,550 environment.

Possible 2nd floor, corner office, 323/782-1144 phone answering lots of light. service. Unfurnished.

* * * * * * * *In The Triangle, Beverly Hills*

Fully furnished and turnkey. 400 sq ft.

310/385-0808 Close to everything!

Call for pictures & viewing.

CREATIVE OFFICE SUBLEASE

Plug and Play 1,140 sf

Available immediately.

FOR LEASE

310/281-2667

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**Under Market Rent** 8950 Olympic Bl. Available December 1st. www.

Attorney Suite Suite 210 bhcourier Bank of America Building .com Rick 818/439-6951

At least 5 years in home PRIME BEVERLY HILLS • 4 9 9 N . C A N O N D R . experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak An a m a z i n g o p p o r t u n i t y Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, to lease class A office Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for space in Beverly Hills’ 90 live-in positions.

EMPLOYMENT p r e s t i g i o u s Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm OPPORTUNITY G o l d e n Tr i angle.

DO NOT APPLY This prime location on the cor ner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Nor th Cañon Drive is IF NOT EXPERIENCED t w o b l o c k s e a s t o f t h e w o r l d - r e n o w n e d R o d e o D r i v e a n d a c r o s s f r o m Wa l l i s A n n e n b e r g Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural 240 light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n f o r a c o r p o r a t e o f f i c e .

OFFICES & STORES

$925/Mo.

For more info call 310.887.7000

Wilshire Bl./Beverly Dr. Shared reception / kitchen areas.

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 308 N. WETHERLY DR. BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-5

MOTIVATED SELLER-MAKE OFFER

all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST CONDOMINIUM

LOCATED IN THE BEST AREA OF BEVERLY HILLS FLATS!

3 Bdrms, 2 Baths. Renovated master opens to beautiful stone paved backyard, loaded with fruit trees and crystal blue pool, with access to alleyway.

For more information call

Homa Nassi 310-570-6000

CORNER 2 BED, 2 BATH $969,500 WARNING! DO NOT BUY ANY CENTURY CITY HIGH RISE CONDO UNTIL YOU SEE THIS UNIT.

Unobstructed City Views.

Totally Renovated. Mid Floor Location. 2 Jumbo Balconies Call 310/277-4662 Real Hardwood Floors. State of the Art Kitchen. SubZero 268 Gagganeau. 2nd Bedroom is COMMERCIAL Office. Lots of Fitted Closets LOT FOR LEASE Value Priced for Quick Sale

HOLLYWOOD

LAND FOR LEASE 1323 N. La Brea Ave.

• • • • • • Zone C2 Lot Size: 5,755 S.F. Long / Short Terms Lease.

• • • • • • Contact Katerina: 310/205-0500

270 CONDOS FOR SALE

1+DEN+ 2 BATHROOM $945,000

High Floor. Renovated. High Floor. Ocean & City Views CENTURY PARK EAST $671,000 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS

ROCHELLE ATLAS MAIZE

dre #01365331

rochelle@rochellemaize.com

direct: 310.968.8828

www.rochellemaize.com

office: 310.274.4000

$699,000 TO $1,099,000

PARK PLACE $935,000 TO $1,139,000

LE PARC

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WANTED TO RENT

HOUSES FOR LEASE

$2,099,000 TO $2,895,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,250,000 TO $2,390,000

Beverly Hills Courier Reporter BEVERLY HILLS

••••••• SEEKING to RENT HOUSE FOR LEASE $3,400,000 TO $10,099,000 Guesthouse 3 BD. + 1.75 BA. CENTURY WOODS or Room ONE CENTURY

$1,369,000 TO $2,799,000

BEL AIR CREST $1,788,000 TO $9,500,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

with

+ DINING ROOM.

With pet.

huge backyard includes

Private Entrance Newly remodeled with ••••••• up to $1,500/Mo. 424/901-9942

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large playroom. hardwood floors, fridge, stove and dishwasher.

Laundry room includes washer and dryer. $5,900/MO. 209 S. CLARK DRIVE 310/980-3296

BEVERLY HILLS

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

BEVERLY HILLS • Burton Way • 3 Bd.+3 Ba. Condo Tri-level, fully equipped stainless steel kitch., marble countertops, tv+ internet, washer/dryer in unit, patio, secured building, 2-parking.

Fully Furnished $9,500

BEVERLY HILLS PENTHOUSE 432 N. OAKHURST DRIVE

3 BEDROOMS + 3.5 BATHS $15,000/MO.

• 310/271-4207 •

Blocks to shopping and dining.

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S KELEMEN

L U X U RY C O R N E R P E N T H O U S E I N A R C H I T E C T U R A L CONDO BUILDING: CONCIERGE, PRIVATE ROOFTOP DECK For inquiries contact: Chaya van Essen 310-270-6305 chaya@chayavanessen.com

REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

Beverly Hills

* BEVERLY HILLS * South Spalding Dr. School District

8725 Clifton Way < < < < < Approx. 750sf.

Newly Remodeled Newly Remodeled Private entrance, new Large & Spacious • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. carpets, A/C, laundry 2 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. Hardwood floors, facility, street parking. 1 Bd.+Den+2 Ba. • • • • • • • • • impressive living room, No pets. $1,995/Month Lrg. unit. balcony, dining room, balcony, a/c unit, fridge, dishCall or Text: walk-in closet, 310/435-2739 central air, intercom washer, walk-in closet, entry, laundry facility, intercom entry, laundry elevator, parking. facility, carport parking.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • 310/312-9871

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LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY

CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN $5,400/MONTH

Exciting High Floor. Great Views Magnificent Newer Renovation. Chic European Kitchen. Custom Cabinetry Quartz Counters. Luxurious Baths. Fireplace. Hardwood Floors. Lots of Fitted Closets Air Cond. Heating Paid 2 BDRM /2 BATH / DEN $4,950/MONTH

Unobstructed Views. Jumbo Corner Condo.. 2 Large Balconies. Totally Renovated Hardwood Floors. Décor Kitchen/Baths. Quiet Location Lots of Fitted Closets 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH $3,650/MONTH

High Floor. Unobstructed East Views. Jumbo Balcony Viking Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Interior

CENTURY PARK EAST $4,000 to $5,300/month

PARK PLACE $4,200 to $4,950/month

CENTURY TOWERS $6,500 to $7,000/month

CENTURY HILL $4,950 to $8,900/month

LE PARC Sorr y

ONE CENTURY $16,500 to $27,000/month

CENTURY WOODS Sorry

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

3 BR + 2 BA CONDO GORGEOUS & SPACIOUS 1,816 Square Feet 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS Newly remodeled unit in Bright Corner Unit newly renovated building.

Inside Laundry All appliances included, 3 Car Garage central A/C, balcony. $5,495/MO.

Steve Gellar 310/922-2141 Coldwell Banker BRE01153015/00616212

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LUXURIOUS

$3,150/MO. Call 310/666-9559

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TOTALLY RENOVATED 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

BEVERLY HILLS

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $2,850/MO.

Close to Cedars, shops, UCLA, beach.

Beverly Center restaurants, shopping & transportation. • BRENTWOOD • 125 N. Barrington Av.

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*PRIME LOCATION* BEVERLY HILLS WEST HOLLYWOOD Crescent & Clifton On Wetherly Drive

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH

221 S. Doheny Dr. •

Upstairs, granite, A/C, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. parking, laundry on-site, • • • • • • stove, fridge and pool. Spacious, hardwood flrs.,

Totally remodeled with modern fixtures and new granite counters through$1,995/MO. out all amenities in kitchen and includes all By appointment only appliances. Breakfast Call 310/425-9070 area. Large closets, balconies, Berber carpet/ harwood foors and verticle blinds. Fireplace, washer/ BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr. dryer included in laundry area. Secured building • • with atrium and garden • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • courtyard view. Choice • • •• location Near Beverly Center, • •• Cedars- Sinai, Restaurants, • Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets. Old World Charm!

New kitchen with granite

By Appointment. Bright, intercom entry, 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH counters tops and all new Shown 8544 BURTON WAY fridge, stove, laundry fac.

PENTHOUSE appliances. Wood laminate Includes Spacious Loft flooring and 2 car tandem Call 310/273-6770 CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS or 213/444-8865 & SHOPPING. w/ Private Bath, or 310/734-7263 garage prkg. $2,900 Mo. 323/651-2598 Closet, Bonus Room & (2 units available) Large Rooftop Deck.

Call 714/514-0018 1.5 Blocks to Large closets, balconies, BEVERLY HILLS Cedars-Sinai GREAT LOCATION! all amenities in kitchen Apartment For Rent • PENTHOUSE • • • • • • • •

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$3,850/MO. Shown By Appointment.

Call 310/721-3769

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8544 BURTON WAY www. bhcourier Call 310/273-6770 .com or 213/444-8865

2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,495 Fully equipped kitch., balcony views, fireplace, priv. jacuzzi, central air, carpet, secured bldg., elevator, 2 garage parking, laundry facility • Water Paid • Appt.: 310/271-4207

BEVERLY HILLS Near Roxbury Park and Pavillions.

NEWLY REMODELED

ONE BEDROOMS Option: wood/carpet flooring, includes dishwasher and pool.

$2,450/MO. (12th Month Free) 310/503-2414

N E W LY U P D AT E D • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • Upscale, Bright,

huge closets, built-in Gorgeous & Spacious. a/c, dishwasher, pool, • • • • • elevator, controlled Upscale, Bright, access, laundry Gorgeous & Spacious. facilities. No pets.

With Pool, hardwood 424/343-0015

Great Location!

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floors, balcony, central air, fireplace, stainless

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

steel appliances, 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. elevator, intercom ( • • • ----- • • • ) entry, parking. gym.

1 Bd. +Den +1.5 Ba.

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Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close

• 310/476-2181 •

Close to shopping, dining & schools.

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Grand Opening BRENTWOOD ’s

GRAND OPENING

Most Spectacular Apartments

to Cedars/shops/trans.

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BRENTWOOD Dishwasher, a/c, MOST LUXURIOUS Wilshire Bl. Great views, controlled controlled access, 11640 Kiowa Ave. access, balcony, APT. RENTAL on-site parking BRENTWOOD • • • • • • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ elevator, lrg. pool, * * * * * * 904-908 Granville Av. & laundry facility. ∞ Newly Updated prkg, on-sight laundry.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I am writing to the Metropolitan Transit Authority that this Version No. 47 of the MOA does not reflect what was approved by the Beverly Hills City Council.

I was in attendance at the Aug. 21 council meeting when Version No. 44 of the MOA was approved, as amended.

There were five identified amendments. One of the five (regarding noise/vibration mitigation) may contain the specificity, as requested, by the stakeholders. Another (regarding traffic mitigation in the southwestern portion of the City) might be acceptable to the stakeholders, maybe not.

The last three amendments concerned public safety, bathrooms, and a portal on the north side of the station. What is contained in Version No. 47 relative to these issues is either insufficient and/or not mentioned.

With regards to public safety, the Beverly Hills City Council is expecting full reimbursement for all policing costs incurred by the Beverly Hills Police Department relative to Metro operations in the City.

Further, the BHPD would be the lead agency within its boundaries (but also have authority, if a crime continues, to pursue into other jurisdictions).

This paragraph in Version 47 (on page 53) will not pass muster with the City Council: “No later than July 1, 2021, the LACMTA and the City shall commence negotiating, in good faith, a security agreement allowing the Beverly Hills Police Department to provide security and law enforcement services to the portions of the Project within the City.”

As to the creation of bathrooms and a north side station entrance portal, Version No. 47 of the MOA is mute.

Why is not Version 44, as amended, of the MOA being rejected, as opposed to approving a Version No. 47 that will not meet the approval of the Beverly Hills City Council? Further, why was not this action taken last month?

Steve Mayer ******* On the ballot next month, for a seat on our BHUSD Board of Education, a board which has filled the pages of our local papers for years with all the acrimony and budgetary mismanagement, is one beacon of hope who can lend the voice of classroom experience, wisdom and openness to new ideas: Rachelle Marcus. She knows our school system from the inside out and has seen it all.

With a half a century of teaching in our various schools, she knows how to encourage and support our teachers. She understands the administrative perspective and has seen a precipitous decline in student body attendance. Rachelle has clearly demonstrated the solid reasoning for a three tiered school format: elementary, middle and high school levels.

As she’s explained, rather than have teachers go from one period to another with only eight students in a classroom, they should be combined so that the kids can feed off each other’s contributions and enthusiasm. Smaller is not equivalent to individualized education. Rather it’s starving students from a robust academic education and enriching social interaction.

Having worked alongside her peers and for the principals in our schools, Rachelle has strong and collegial relationships with both the faculty and the administration to bridge the needs of both and effectuate progress out of the mire our school system is in.

If anyone can bring our school board to consensus and in line with what is really needed in our local schools, Rachelle Marcus is the one who can.

We have all seen the onslaught of ads for and against Prop.10, the eradication of the Costa Hawkins Rental Act. The cost of housing in this state and many others, is unfathomable. Do you know why? It’s the law of supply and demand. The more housing that is built from scratch, rehabbed and/or remodeled, the more competition there is in the housing market and the lower the pricing of housing becomes.

Do you know what will happen up and down the entire state of California if Prop 10 passes? Every incentive for builders and developers to rehabilitate or build new housing will diminish to such a degree, that no new housing will come online and the cost of housing will go up. Just the opposite of the advertised result.

The Beverly Hills City Council has decided to support Prop 10. The councilmembers have invested a great deal of time and money in implementing the

first rent control policy in Beverly Hills. But the problem is not in the pricing of units, the problem is that there aren’t enough rental units to bring the rent prices down.

What our City Council needs to do is to consult with creative builders, innovative independent planners and owners and come up with new plans to incentivize and motivate owners and builders to build more housing. Private-Public partnerships, tax incentives, etc. will create more housing, thus lowering the price of all rental units across the spectrum. Rent control disincentivizes development and creates more barriers to much needed additional rental units, thereby rarifying supply and increasing demand and price.

Government leadership requires that our representatives both promote the will of the people and govern in the best interest of the people. Sometimes, those two goals can appear at odds with one another.

Real leadership often requires forgoing the simple solution to problems and instead, putting forth tremendous courage to withstand the complaining, doing the harder work and devising innovative and real solutions to plaguing problems.

Our politicians in Sacramento always resort to the “easy” solutions to problems: more taxes and regulations. But those are not meaningful solutions, that’s taking the easy way out.

Our local government needs to roll up its sleeves and resist succumbing to the battle cry of “rich landlords charge too much and are just getting richer.”

Rather, they need to realize that a good percentage of landlords are just barely able to keep up with the ever increasing property taxes, insurance premiums, mortgage payments and maintenance costs. One day, the banks or the county will end up owning all the properties that owners could no longer hold on to or maintain with all the added regulations and then everyone looking for housing will have to stand in line until the bureaucrats and banks figure out what to do with all the abandoned apartment buildings. Linda E. Spiegel ****** It is with pride and gratitude that we have an opportunity to elect an educator to our Beverly Hills Unified School Board. As former Board of Education members ourselves, we have seen the focus on educational excellence take a back seat with a shift in priorities. That is why we strongly support Rachelle Marcus, an educator, for one of the two open seats on the school board.

She brings more than 50 years of experience as a teacher and educator touching the lives of students at all four K-8 schools and Beverly Hills High School.

She is not afraid of change but rather welcomes it to meet the growing needs and competitive edge of today's youth.

Recognizing that our school curriculum offerings can be positively enhanced by a district wide reconfiguration, Rachelle Marcus can best lead that effort through her experience, focus on academic excellence and innate understanding on how best students learn. With no nonsense leadership, educational experience and a forward thinking vision, she will bring that necessary institutional knowledge to blend the tried and proven with the forward and progressive.

This understanding will allow our students to best prepare for advanced studies and college prep as well as reaching their maximum potential with important life and career skills.

It is rare to find a life long resident and educator who is so beloved by her students, colleagues, parents and community at large. We are honored to support Rachelle Marcus and urge you to vote for her Nov. 6.

Willie Brien M.D., Barry Brucker, Myra Demeter Ph.D., Gerald Lunn, Myra Lurie, John D. Millanm, Nooshin Meshkaty, Lillian Raffel, Alissa Roston, Richard Stone, AJ Willmer, Herbert Young ****** A lesson in civics taught by our kids. Hats off to the students of BHUSD for protesting an issue that is valid, important and locally focused. It was quite inspiring and gives us all hope for the future. The fact will forever remain - the residents of Beverly Hills never wanted the Metro period. If you go back and look at news stories from decades ago you will find that residents have always lamented the ever encroaching influences of the surrounding urban sprawl, and the Metro will permanently alter the refuge and small town vibe BH retained for 100 years.

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter Another glaring example of that outside influence can be found every day in our school zones where commuters blatantly disregard the lives of our kids by speeding and running stop signs in our school zones.

It is especially egregious on Whittier Drive at El Rodeo. Since we have seen the civic engagement of local youth on the Metro issue, perhaps they should do likewise and protest these criminal commuters. Any such protest should involve students holding signs that say “Slow Down!” and “Kids Lives Matter!” - and be done under the protective watch of our wonderful BHPD. Do that for a week and maybe 90 percent of these commuters will get the message.

Sophia White ****** Sadly but not surprisingly, none of the City’s public servants including the members of the City Council, were present at the recent demonstration organized by BHUSD students in protest of constructing a Metro route directly under our one and only high school in Beverly Hills.

Of course, when it came to photographing the first signs of digging for this Metro route, three of these City members were eagerly present, shovels and all.

How can these officials take any other position than that of supporting the youth and their future? It is alarming that they are so ready to risk these students' safety, health, as well as potential for learning I am also seriously disturbed by what a senior at the BHHS actually wrote in the Los Angeles Times with her nasty innuendos about the demonstration itself along with ridiculing the fears among her peers . Is it worth taking a chance on the possibility of endangering students? And let’s not forget and ignore the factor of noise. How can students be expected to concentrate in such circumstances ?

Seeing as the La Cienega Park is going to be undergoing a renovation (money always available) , I propose that the new high school be located at the park. There is plenty of room there.

In turn, the City Council and City chambers can be moved to the BHHS site. I’m sure they would be very comfortable there,seeing as they are not concerned about risking the health or safety of our youth, Surely, they won’t fear for their own.

May I also suggest that Mayor Julian Gold refrains from “castigating” those speakers who disagree with his ideas. We all have the right to applaud a speaker. Dr. Gold you can ask to please clap at the end to save time.

The next was that after all speakers finished, Dr. Gold said something totally erroneous in claiming that the City has tried twice to change the route of the Metro but that the courts ruled against us. Hello....from what I understand the lawsuit is still open and their presence at the rally could have had an impact.

Pablo Nankin, M.D. ****** Here we go again.

I live in the 200 block of McCarty Drive. In yesterday’s mail, I received an 9x12 envelope addressed to 1375 Beverly Estates Dr., Beverly Hills.

How can our Beverly Hills post office branch explain these continuing mistakes. I had two like this last week. In the private sector, people would have already be fired.

Herb Young ****** I noted in a recent issue, the Courier has begun forwarding letters of complaint about the service of the Beverly Hills post office to our local congressman, Ted Lieu. I did, too, and he sent back a privacy release form to fill out.

I think all future complaint letters should be sent to him because unless our Beverly Hills’ citizens take action, this nightmare will never stop.

Readers should be informed it is not the responsibility of the Courier but of the federal government.

Josie Kercell Editor’s Note: The local mailing address of Rep. Ted Lieu is 5055 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 310, Los Angeles, CA 90036; fax 323-655-0502; or phone 323-651-1040. You will be asked to fill out a privacy release form prior to filing any complaints against the U.S. Postal Service in Beverly Hills or any other federal agency.

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