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The L.A. Planning Committee OK’d Rick Caruso’s development at 333 La Cienega Blvd.

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The most expensive home in the U.S. has hit the market in Bel-Air. 10 City Council Debates Election season officially kicks off with next Thursday’s City Council debates at both the Chamber of Commerce and PTA Council.

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January 20, 2017

City Council To Review Tenant-Landlord Changes From Human Relations Commission On Tuesday

Lisa Korbatov joined a panel on President Donald Trump at USC this week.

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Meet Brando – a 5-year-old, 30-pound mutt looking for a new home.

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SOLD – The “Superintendent’s House” at 220 N. Doheny Dr., purchased in 2012, was sold for $2.275 million.

Beverly Hills School District Sells ‘Superintendent’s House’ For $2.3 Million

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills Unified School District appears to be leaving the real estate industry–at least for the moment.

On Wednesday BHUSD officially sold the “Superintendent’s House” for $2.275 million, confirmed Coldwell Banker realtor Michael J. Libow, who represented the district in the sale of the property.

BHUSD originally purchased the 2,600-square-foot contemporary Spanish-style home at 220 N. Doheny Dr. for $1.535 million in 2012 and envisioned that it would become an enticement for superintendents to move to Beverly Hills.

“It’s a charming home,” Libow described. “Each bedroom has its own bath; it’s spacious; good square footage; it’s immaculate.”

The property has sat vacant since June 2015, when former Superintendent Gary Woods retired from the district. Woods and his family–who leased the house for the below-market rate of $3,500/month–were the property’s only occupants during the time the house was owned by the school district.

“Buying the house was a good idea at the time,” affirmed Board VP Lisa Korbatov. “It served a very important purpose for thenSuperintendent Woods. As time went on, we realized it was not needed and we sold it for an excellent price... [and] the profits will go right back to the district.”

Libow originally listed the property for sale last October with

By Victoria Talbot In a move that has been decades in the making, the Human Relations Commission voted Thursday morning to recommend that the City Council make real changes to the Municipal Code to protect the rental community, both landlords and tenants.

The ordinance has not been changed since 1986.

Commission Chair Jerald Friedman and Vice Chair Sonia Berman served as liaisons last Thursday in a meeting with City Council liaisons Lili Bosse and Kathy Reims.

The meeting was wellattended by both landlords and tenants, and resulted in a series of recommendations that were voted on Thursday in the Human Relations Commission.

“Today was a landmark day for Beverly Hills. I am bursting with pride for the leadership of our Human Relations Commission as they have shown heart, vision, fairness, and a strong representation of our community's values to protect our residents by finally changing the landlord tenant policies for the beloved City we call ‘home,’” said Bosse.

These recommendations

include: 1. Creation of a database for the approximately 8,600 multi-family units (duplex and above) 2. Staff to utilize the database to establish a Rental Registry Program in the City of Beverly Hills 3. Changing the current No-Cause Termination Ordinance in Beverly Hills to include a relocation fee 4. Reducing the 10-percent rent increase The controversial landlordtenant ordinances in Beverly Hills allow landlords to raise rents 10-percent annually and to evict tenants without cause.

Tenants who receive these nocause eviction notices must relocate within 60 days or face legal ramifications that affect their credit scores and make it difficult to rent anywhere else.

While most landlords and tenants enjoy positive and supportive relationships, in recent years there have been numerous documented occasions when owners of multiple buildings have used the 10 percent rent increase as a tool to force tenants to move, allowing for incremental rent increases that are then passed (see ‘LANDLORD-TENANT’ page 18)

(see ‘HOUSE’ page 19)

George Christy, Page 6 A Co-Founder With The Jimmy Choo Shoe Empire, Tamara Mellon Is Soon Launching Her “Luxury Brand” Shoe Collection During Our L.A. Fashion Week. She Is Living With Her Mate Michael Ovitz

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By Matt Lopez The Los Angeles Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUM) strengthened restrictions on developers of megamansions with the approval of code amendments to the city of Los Angeles’ Baseline Mansionization/Baseline Hillside Ordinance on Wednesday.

In early December, the City Council approved changes to the ordinance to protect hillsides from unlimited grading that resulted from a loophole in the 2011 Baseline Hillside Ordinance (BHO). Also included were changes to the Baseline

Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) to close loopholes for non-hillside homes.

In the BHO, cut-and-fill underneath a single-family structure’s footprint was virtually unlimited, although there were height restrictions to control the mass and size of above-grade structures. To maximize square footage and profits, developers were able to exploit these loopholes to maximize square footage on hillside lots with no regard to neighborhood impacts.

The amendments being considered at Wednesday’s meeting (see ‘HILLSIDE ORDINANCE’ page 19)

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

New Hillside Amendments Tighten Restrictions On Developers

LOVELY TO LOOK AT — Felicity Huffman and Mireille Enos attended the Disney ABC Television Group event as they hosted the TCA Winter Press Tour 2017 at The Langham Hotel For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION/ FOUNDATION VACANCIES The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies on the following Commissions/Foundation: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION – One Vacancy COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION – One Vacancy DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION – One Vacancy PLANNING COMMISSION – One Vacancy PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION – Two Vacancies RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION – One Vacancy TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION – One Vacancy Deadline to apply for all Commissions/Foundation: February 10, 2017 PLEASE NOTE: NEW FEATURE – APPLICANTS CAN NOW APPLY ONLINE! For more information on the Commission positions and to apply online, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org/applyforacommission or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 to obtain the application form by mail or e-mail.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

SUMMARY NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, the Council of the City of Beverly Hills adopted an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE SECOND UNIT REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO CHANGES IN STATE LAW, INCLUDING TERMINOLOGY FROM SECOND UNITS TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Mayor Mirisch, Vice Mayor Krasne and Councilmembers Bosse, Gold and Reims voted for the adoption of the Ordinance (Ordinance No. 17O-2724). A summary of the Ordinance, which has been prepared for publishing in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933, follows.

The Ordinance includes but is not limited to, modifications to BHMC 10-3-409 to ensure compliance with newly adopted state law (SB 1069 and AB 2299) pertaining to regulation and permitting of accessory dwelling units, and to replace the term “second unit” as used in the Municipal Code with a new term “accessory dwelling unit”. Changes resulting from the Ordinance include modifications to accessory dwelling unit parking requirements and configuration of parking on a site, accessory dwelling unit setback requirements, as well as accessory dwelling unit size requirements.

The Ordinance also includes modification to procedures for review of applications for accessory dwelling units, and requires that the City approve or deny by-right applications for accessory dwelling units within 120 days of receipt of the application. Further, the Ordinance modifies regulations pertaining to the charging of utility connection fees and the installation of fire sprinklers for certain accessory dwelling units, among other things.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance is available in the office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. For more information please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org.

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

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Chamber Moves Thursday’s Beverly Hills City Council Candidate Forum to Municipal Gallery

By Victoria Talbot A City Council Candidates forum to be hosted by the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Leadership Political Action Committee on Jan. 26 has generated so much interest that the chamber will be moving the venue to City Hall’s Municipal Gallery.

Those whose names were on the waiting list are registered to attend without further action.

This forum will be livestreamed and available on Beverly Hills Public Television.

The event is free but registration is required. Visit the

chamber website at www.beverlyhillschamber.com to sign up.

Seats are limited and first-come, first-served.

The chamber forum will be the second of two debates next Thursday. That morning at 9 a.m., the Beverly Hills PTA Council will host a candidates forum in the Jon Cherney Lecture Hall.

Three City Council seats are on the ballot March 7. Mayor John Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne are running for reelection and councilmember Kathy Reims’ seat will be vacant.

The following are addition-

al candidates’ forums: • Municipal League of Beverly Hills (Live stream & televised on BHTV) – Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m. at City Hall, council chamber; • Beverly Hills Southwest Homeowners Association (Live stream & televised on BHTV) – Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7-10 p.m. at City Hall, council chamber; •Beverly Hills High School – Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. with students to host, at Jon Cherney Hall; • Beverly Hills Active Adult Club – Monday, Feb. 27, 1-2 p.m. at Roxbury Park.

THOUGHTS ON THE POTUS–Board of Education VP Lisa Korbatov was the token Republican at Tuesday night’s Presidential Inauguration panel discussion hosted by USC’s Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics. The event proved to be an engaging discussion about Donald Trump becoming the nation’s 45th president. Said Korbatov: “I understand it’s a gaping wound and I understand that Trump gets under the skin..and I’m mindful of that...[The inauguration] is about the peaceful transition of power...It’’s not about the man, it’s about the office.” Pictured above (from left): Dan Schwerin, former director of speechwriting for Hillary Clinton; Lisa Korbatov; Adam Nagourney, Los Angeles Bureau Chief for The New York Times; Bob Shrum, head of the Unruh Institute; and USC student Journalist Sarah Collins.

Seiko To Open Its First Luxury Watch Boutique In Beverly Hills On Rodeo

By Laura Coleman After nearly one year of looking for the perfect Beverly Hills space to open its first luxury watch boutique in the City, Seiko has inked a 10-year lease at 439 1/2 N. Rodeo Dr., confirmed Houman Mahboubi, senior VP at JLL. Seiko plans to open in the 500-square-foot space formely

inhabited by Penhaligon's later this spring, he said.

“It’s going to be a great compliment to the other watch brands that are on Rodeo Drive,” Mahboubi said.

“There’s a lot of demand for watches...they only wanted to be on Rodeo.”

Surrounded by many iconic luxury brands, the new

boutique will primarily be dedicated to Seiko’s most prestigious collection including Astron and Grand Seiko.

Seiko’s Rodeo boutique will be its second in the U.S. Other locations include Tokyo, Madrid, Hong Kong and Paris.

LXD Design Consultants has been tapped to be the designer for the store.

Gail Braun Silver, Former Traffic/Parking Commission Chair, PTA Leader, Dies At Age 72

By John L. Seitz Gail Braun Silver, former chair of the Beverly Hills Traffic and Parking Commission, died last Saturday at age 72.

The Hollywood-native was born March 24, 1944, graduating from Hamilton High School and received a BA degree from UCLA before becoming a teacher at Wilshire Crest Elementary School.

In 1946, she married Lee Silver, her husband of more than a half century, who survives her along with son Evan (Sharon), her daughter Lauren,

and grandchildren Amanda, Grant, and Wallis. Gail Silver was also a leader in the Beverly Hills Unified School District, serving as PTA president starting at Beverly Vista, then Beverly Hills High School, and as district PTA president representing BHUSD statewide in Sacramento. She was involved the Beverly Hills Education Foundation, as president of The Maple Counseling Center, and the Rotary Club. plus chairing the B.H. Traffic and Parking Commission.

While building a new career as an insurance agent,

she was a volunteer with the UCLA Women's Auxiliary Group, UCLA’s Ronald Reagan Medical Center gift shop, Jewish Big Brother Big Sisters of L.A. and Camp Bob Waldorf on the Max Strauss campus.

She was the first spouse to be honored along with her husband with the “JBBBS Lifetime Achievement Award.”

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor to should be made to the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of L.A.

BIG BRANDO–Brando is a 5-year old, 30-pound, superstar mutt in the making. He was found roaming the streets of Santa Paula. With no collar, microchip or folks in the area knowing where he belonged, he relied on the ‘kindness of strangers’ to take him to the rescue only, nonprofit ShelterHopePetShop.org. Brando is now vetted, in foster care and available for adoption by calling 805-379-3538.

Beverly Hills Post Office To Hold Friday Meet And Greet

By Victoria Talbot The US Postal Service wants to connect with Beverly Hills residents who are frustrated with the postal service by holding a Friday Meet-andGreets with Acting Postmaster DeLisa Jackson.

Residents and businesses have complained of undelivered mail, mail delivered to the wrong address, lost packages, stolen mail, days when there is no delivery, poor window service (or no window service), lost vacation mail, failed vacation holds, lost mail, and mail box theft.

The problems are so marked that the Beverly Hills City Council has placed it on the Study Session agenda, though the USPS is under the jurisdiction of the Federal government, not the municipal government.

Therefore, the Maple Post Office, located at 325 N. Maple Dr., will host Fridays with Acting Postmaster DeLisa Jackson, which began last Friday, Jan. 13, and run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

A representative from the USPS said that a customer-only telephone line has been established along with the weekly meet-and-greet events. USPS customers also have the option of calling (310) 247-3404 to provide details regarding any mail issues. Customers are

asked to leave a detailed message including a callback number. They will receive a return call within 24 hours or the next business day.

This is not the first time that the post office has announced they were installing a phone that would take messages.

Under Postmaster Kula Fuller, the phone was installed, but residents report that it was not answered. The Courier had the same experience. Fuller said the phone did not work, and that it took several months to repair.

Last year, this reporter’s identity was stolen when the mail boxes in the lobby of the building were broken into.

Thieves who possessed an “arrow key” used it to open the door of multi-family buildings and to open the panel on the mail boxes for buildings in on a typical postal route was stolen. Checks written to creditors were taken and used cashed for many times the amount.

This reporter has since moved to Beverly Hills. Four months have passed, and mail is not being forwarded. It is being returned or has disappeared.

The Courier wants to hear about your experience. Email a description of your grievances to vtalbot@bhcourier.com.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL— One resident anonymously sent in a photo of a stack of mail mistakenly sent to their home at 508 N. Palm Dr. The mail was intended for a different address on the street. ”I live at 508 N. Palm Dr. This, not untypically, is the mail that was delivered to me yesterday,” wrote the resident, who sent a picture that includes no mail actually addressed to him.

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L.A. Planning Committee Approves Trimmed Down Version Of Controversial Caruso Tower

By Matt Lopez Developer Rick Caruso’s controversial residential tower near the Beverly Center received the go-ahead from the Los Angeles Planning and Land Use (PLUM) Committee Wednesday after Caruso agreed to lower the height and donate more money to affordable housing.

Caruso, who owns The Grove, had pro- Rendering of 333 La Cienega from the south. Photo: Caruso Affiliated posed a 240-foot, 20Koretz’s opposition came a “This project is the newest story high-rise at 333 La day after the Los Angeles Times poster child for what's wrong Cienega Blvd., in a neighbor- reported that Caruso, his com- with planning in Los Angeles,” hood zoned for buildings no panies, charity, employees or said Steve Luffman of the Midtaller than 45 feet. family members – had given City West Community Council.

To gain approval on more than $476,000 to L.A. “It's ‘pay to play’ in the purest Wednesday, Caruso agreed to city politicians over the past form.”

L.A. City Councilman Paul five years – $2,200 of which Before the vote, PLUM Koretz’s suggestions to shave went to Koretz. councilman Mitch Englander the height from 240 feet to 185 Jesse Max Creed – who is said he felt the project had and donate an additional gunning for Koretz’s City been “over-politicized in the $500,000 to the city to go Council seat in the March elec- media and by some people in toward affordable housing. tion – beat Koretz to the punch, the community.”

Koretz, who is up for re- speaking out against the The project must now go election, originally supported Caruso project five hours before the full City Council. the 145-unit tower, but before Koretz held his press The approval of Caruso's changed his tune two weeks conference.

La Cienega project gets it in ago after receiving more than Many speakers at before Measure S goes on the 1,000 signatures in opposition Wednesday’s PLUM meeting ballot on March 7. from the Beverly Wilshire accused the City Council of If passed, Measure S would Homes Association. Koretz backing the development as put a two-year ban on projects said two weeks ago that the further evidence of “pay for that require zoning changes or project was “just too tall for play” in the city. other discretionary approvals. this neighborhood.”

Valentine’s Day Means Discount Pet Adoptions for Love At The Pet Care Foundataion

By Victoria Talbot “Now is the perfect time to find your new love,” said Bill Crowe, director of the Pet Care Foundation, as the Foundation teams up with Los Angeles Animal Shelters for reduced adoption fees for all dogs and cats in all the shelters for My Furry Valentine weekend, Feb. 11-12.

Pet Care Foundation hosts adoption events throughout the year to find homes for the hundreds of animals in the Los Angeles shelters. “It is our goal to find a home for every pet that’s in the LA City Shelters,” said Crowe.

The shelter has many wonderful pets and they can be viewed online at w w w. l a a n i malservices.com.

If you are looking for a pure-bred, the shelters are full of beautiful pure-bred dogs and cats.

For those who are not sure if adoption is right, the LA Animal Shelter has a program for fostering pets, too.

Volunteers are always welcome, as well.

The Pet Care Foundation is

a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of homeless pets in the Los Angeles area. Visit www.petcarefoundation.org for more information or email bill@petcarefoundation.org. Call 310247-8469.

COURIER IN ARGENTINA – Celebrating the New Year in Argentina's Patagonia Region is Beverly Hills Health & Safety Commissioner Gary Ross and his family, Nancy Ross, Jack Ross and Eric Ross. In addition to Gary Ross serving as Commissioner, all family members are lifetime residents of Beverly Hills and all graduated BHHS. To join the Ross family in the Carry the Courier Club, simply snap a photo of yourself with a copy of the Courier on your next trip and e-mail the photo to mlopez@bhcourier.com with a short description of where you went.

Benedict Canyon Homeowners Association To Celebrate 70 Years At The Beverly Hills Hotel On Monday

By Laura Coleman The Benedict Canyon Homeowners Association will celebrate 70 years of existence at its upcoming annual meeting on Monday, which will be held inside the Crystal Ballroom of The Beverly Hills Hotel.

In addition to honoring several members of the community, including fire fighters and police officers at this year’s annual meeting, the HOA will celebrate nature and the environment. Colleen McKay, regional park supervisor of the Whittier Narrows Nature Center, will bring several “animal ambassadors” to the meeting, including a red-tailed hawk, a barn owl, a great horn owl that survived the Whittier fire 10 years ago, and a king snake.

The 70-year-old HOA, which Treasurer Michael Chasteen said he believes is the oldest active one in the

county, addresses issues including over-development, mega-mansions, party houses, and the traffic that clogs up the canyon. Indeed, Benedict Canyon is famed not just for its storied past of movie star residents and films made and its natural environs, but also for long lines of cars that trail through the canyon daily as an alternative to the 405 Freeway.

“We’re kind of the eyes and ears of the community,” he said. “We try to keep the canyon cleaned up. We are the link between the citizens, stakeholders and City Hall.”

Chasteen estimated that the HOA has around 450 members of the approximately 2,700 households. Monthly meetings are held the second Monday at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club.

Monday night’s annual meeting, which runs from 7-9 p.m., is free and the community is welcome to attend.

Jewish Community Foundation Awards $450,000 In Grants To Local Youth Organizations

By John L. Seitz The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (www.jewishfoundtionla.org) announced it has granted $450,000 to six local organizations that address college access and career readiness for foster youth.

The funding comes through the annual General Community Grants at the foundation, the largest manager of

charitable assets and the leader in. The total amounts awarded in the most recent cycle of General Community Grants reflect a 150 percent increase from the prior year. Recipients include: Children Youth and Family Collaborative; First Place for Youth; L.A. City College Foundation; L.A, Trade Technical College Foundation; L.A.Youth Network; and United Friends of the Children.

JCF President/CEO Marvin I. Schotland stated: “We recognize the profound need for support to local programs that help current and former foster youth secure an education and prepare for a career. These grant recipients were selected specifically for the potential depth and breadth of impact their initiatives can have on advancing this important mission.”

WELCOMING YEAR 2017– Bringing in the new year at Beverly Hills’ popular Grill on the Alley were Marie and Gary Borofsky (couple on right) of Holmby Hills being greeted by Maitre d’ Pamela Goneya and General Manager Giorgio Cyphaeus Sease.

Sunshine Task Force Meeting Notice Monday’s 5 p.m. special meeting of the Sunshine Task Force will be held in the Beverly Hills Public Library Auditorium at 444 N. Rexford Dr. instead of the usual meeting location on the fourth floor of City Hall.

GEORGE CHRISTY

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is CAA partners, who began their careers in the William Morris Agency’s mail room (as have hundreds of others who’ve become heavyweights), include Ron Meyer, now Mister Universal; and Bill Haber, a loyal Save the Children benefactor, now a wildly successful Mister Broadway, investing in hot-to-trot show after show. Included in the founding quintet were Rowland Perkins and Mike Rosenfeld.

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amara and Michael are nesting here in his luxe Westside estate. The New York Times reports he remains wed to his beautiful wife Judy, who birthed their three children (daughter Kimberly is a fashion designer).

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reveals that she’s eliminating the “middle mam” with her brand, allowing her shoe collection to be

Michael Ovitz with fiancée Tamara Mellon are nesting at his Westside estate, while Tamara prepares to launch her “luxury brand” shoe collection during L.A.’s Fasion Week. Tamara co-founded the Jimmy Choo shoe empire.

more affordable than Jimmy Choo’s.

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ennifer Meyer, the jewelry designer now divorcing Tobey Maguire and is the daughter of Ron “Mister Universal” Meyer, assesses in The New York Times that “Tamara has an intuitive sense of what women want to wear.”

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on, by the way, recently renewed his contract with the studio, having green-lighted huge hit after hit.

We long remain impressed that Ron never fails to admit he quit high school to join the Merchant Marines – a rare show of honesty in the make-believe of Hollywood then-and-now.

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amara tells the Times’ Matthew Schneier that she is “lowering prices” for a luxury brand, and “bypassing Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus … the next

generation of luxury brands will be built in a very different way, and in the business model I’m doing now.”

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os Angeles has been mesmerizing designers with a stronger pull lately,” adds Schneier. “Tommy Hilfiger, Rebecca Minkoff and Rachel Comey will each move their usual New York Fashion Week shows here next month. Tom Ford will introduce his new collection here, just as he did in 2005 … Ms. Mellon envisions hers as less a fashion brand than as a tech company, albeit one in stiletto heels.”

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ichael marvels at the more than 3,000 pairs of shoes that Tamara’s designed and are in her closet.

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he concedes to Michael’s request that shoes not be worn in the house.

Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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eople You Should Know: Tamara Mellon.

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all and striking, deliriously ambitious, once wed into the Mellon banking dynasty, Tamara is here, after lives in London and Manhattan.

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he’s spent many youthful seasons in California, her father being Tom Yeardye, stunt double for Rock Hudson.

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ondon-born and a finishing school graduate, Tamara co-founded the Jimmy Choo shoe collection. No longer, however, what with lawsuits and complexities a-plenty, Tamara’s now creating another luxury brand.

Supported by the business acumen from Michael Ovitz, with whom she’s engaged and who introduced her to those tech geniuses in Silicon Valley.

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ichael Ovitz, for those who cha-cha-cha’d through those upstart decades of the ’80s and ’90s at Tinseltown hootenannies will remember Michael as one of the five pioneers who founded the Creative Artists Agency during the mid-’70s and who became known as superagents. A consultant now with the Silicon Valley hotshots, he’s a major player and advocate in the contemporary art world, amassing a vigorous collection.

Jennifer Lopez was a cynosure during the 2017 NBCUniversal Winter Press Tour at The Langham Hotel Jayma Mays

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Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Donates $1.1 Million To 13 Westside Health H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Programs Helping Vulnerable, Underserved Populations Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, through its Affiliation Endowment Fund (AEF), has distributed more than $1.1 million to Westside community health partners serving vulnerable and underserved populations.

The grants were announced earlier this month at a breakfast held for foundation members and community leaders. The AEF committee identifies and reviews candidates for funding based on community needs and organizational capability, and does not call for grant requests.

Chaired by Saint John’s Health Center Foundation Trustee Carl W. McKinzie, the AEF community advisory committee awarded grants to organizations including: • Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters • Children’s Bureau • Clare Foundation • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services • John Wayne Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program • Ocean Park Community Center • Providence Saint John’s

Health Center’s Child and Family Development Center • Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s Community Health Partnership • Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s Homeless Care Navigation Program • Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation • UCLA Family Resource and Well-Being Center • UCLA Sound Body Sound Mind • Westside Food Bank “We are pleased to help make these investments in better health and better lives for so many people in need,” McKinzie said. “These funds will do an enormous amount of good in our local communities by increasing access to health care and supportive services for many vulnerable populations.”

The Affiliation Endowment Fund was created when the sponsorship of Providence Saint John’s transitioned from the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth to Providence Health & Services.

“As an institution, Saint John’s has a 75-year legacy of caring for poor, vulnerable and

GRANT RECIPIENTS—Saint John’s Health Center Foundation, through its Affiliation Endowment Fund, announced grant recipients at a breakfast this month. Organizations and their representatives included, front, from left: Barbara Overland, Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness; Mary Luthy, Providence Saint John's Health Center's Homeless Care Navigation Project; Tova Joffe Larsen and Linda Greenberg, Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation; Kayla Abeyta, UCLA Health Sound Mind Sound Body; Genevieve Riutort, Westside Food Bank and Kita Curry and Laura Ornest, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Back row, from left: Mark Faries, MD, John Wayne Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program; Sister Nancy Jurecki, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Mission Integration; Joe Boskovich, Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters; Rebecca Refuerzo, Child & Family Development Center; Matthew Flesock, UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind; Tasha Boucher, Child & Family Development Center; John Maceri, OPCC; Lisa Steele, CLARE Foundation; Patricia Lester, MD, UCLA/VA Family Resource and WellBeing Center; Jean Sweeney, Children's Bureau; Jonathan Varat, UCLA/VA Family Resource and WellBeing Center; Ken Martinet, Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters; Bruce Rankin, Westside Food Bank; Ron Sorensen, Providence Saint John's Health Center Community Health Partnership Program; Alex Morales, Children's Bureau.

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underserved populations,” said Robert O. Klein, the foundation’s president and chief exec-

utive officer. “The AEF is one means by which we are able to empower community partners

to join with us in improving community health and welfare.”

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Most Expensive House In The United States Hits The Market In Bel-Air

By Matt Lopez The intro video on the website for the most expensive home in the United States says it all.

The video shows a large satellite floating through space and approaching the earth. Once it makes contact with earth, the screen opens up to reveal developer Bruce Makowsky’s grand design – 924 Bel-Air Rd., which went hit the market this week in Bel-Air for a cool $250 million.

The 12-bedroom, 21-bathroom, 38,000-square-foot palace includes all the amenities and more that one would expect to be attached to a home with a quarter of a million dollar price tag.

The four-story palace boasts a 40seat 4K Dolby theater, a four-lane bowling alley, an auto gallery with cars worth more than $30 million, an 85foot glass tile infinity pool, 21 luxury bathrooms, five bars, three gourmet kitchens and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Among the luxury vehicles coming with the auto gallery, according to Jalopnik.com, are two Rolls Royce convertibles, a Bentley Continental GT, a Bugatti Veyron, at least one Ducati motorocycle and a Sora electric superbike.

Also included are two fully-stocked champagne/wine cellars, a massive

WELCOME HOME – Four-level 924 Bel-Air Road is now on the market for $250 million.

Photos from www.hiltonhyland.com

HUNGRY? – A massive candy wall will take care of anyone’s sweet tooth.

candy wall, more than 100 curated art installations – and to take care of all that square footage – a seven-person full-time staff.

Makowsky, who made his fortune selling handbags on QVC, also left space on the roof for the prop helicopter from the 1980s television show Airwolf.

The helicopter came under fire from Bel-Air residents over the summer who expressed concern that such props on megamansions would “turn Bel-Air into a theme park” said one resident

who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Makowsky already owns the record for most expensive home sold in Beverly Hills, with his 2014 sale of an 8-bedroom, 15-bathroom home in Trousdale Estates.

The home is being listed by Hilton & Hyland’s Branden Williams and Rayni Williams.

For more information, visit https://www.hiltonhyland.com/listings/924-bel-air-rd-bel-air-ca-90077/ or http://www.924belair.com.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Dancer Rosen, Singer Rita In Concert For Israel’s Save A Child’s Life

Monty and Marilyn Hall

Marilyn & Monty Hall, Richard Benjamin & Paula Prentiss Honored Sunday By BHTG Two noted Beverly Hills couples–Marilyn and Monty Hall and Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss–are being honored by the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild at its “Sunday in the Park” luncheon at noon, Jan. 22 at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive.

Howard Storm will emcee and winners of the nationwide Julie Harris Playwright Awards competition will be announced along with the winner of the Marilyn Hall Award for a youthoriented play.

Remaining event tickets will be available at the door or by calling 310-271-1900.

Resident and professional 14-year-old dancer Sage Rosen and Israel’s acclaimed singing star Rita will highlight the Save A Child’s Heart (SACH) benefit concert, “Symphony Of The Heart,“ at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Valley Performing Arts Center on the Cal State Northridge campus, at 18111 Nordhoff St. Rosen, who grew up in Beverly Hills and is following in the footsteps of older brother dancer and choreographer Shai Rosen, has been dancing professionally since 11 after starting at 9. He’s appeared in music videos for Sia and Usher, and in performances with Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.

For the benefit, Rosen will be a guest artist with Keshet Chaim (Hebrew for “Colors of Life”) an American-Israeli contemporary dance company, combining modern Israeli dance with Jewish folk dance.

He first became acquainted with the group when his mother Tiffany engaged them for his bar mitzvah and he joined in with members.

To promote the benefit and cause, which Rosen and his family have grown to “love and support,” Rosen and his duet

Sage Rosen

Rita

partner have produced a promotional YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=AdH7VVponQw).

Multi-platinum selling artist Rita is making a special trip to America to perform a selection of Persian, Israeli and English songs for the concert. And she promises some surprises.

She is a kind of ambassador for the organization, based in the Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, Israel.

The mission of SACH is to improve the quality of pediatric cardiac care for children from countries around the world where the life-saving heart surgeries they need are virtually unobtainable. SACH provides

medical care at no cost to all children, regardless of race, religion, sex, cultural preference or financial status. More than 4,500 children with congenital heart defects from more than 50 countries have been saved by SACH’s volunteer doctors and medical professionals.

“It’s an amazing organization,” says Rita. “People around the world love to talk about Israel; but it’s important to see what we really do. We’re a small country with a big heart.”

She’s visited the hospital “where you see an Israeli boy or girl next to a Syrian child.

“They take care of everyone the same,” says Rita. “And when they asked for my sup-

port, I thought ‘who am I not to help?’”

She’s headlined fundraisers in Tel Aviv and Holland for the organization that also trains medical personnel from developing countries.

The Tehran-born singer, known for her passionate love ballads, sees herself as a bridge between Israel and Iran. Her 2012 album, All My Joys, in Persian, went “gold” in Israel within three weeks of its release.

Rita also enjoys a built-in local fan club. After the Islamic revolution in Iran most of her family in Iran split between Israel and L.A., and she maintains close ties with her L.A. and Beverly Hills family.

Also taking part in the benefit will be the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, with Artistic Director/Conductor Noreen Green, and Grammy-winning vocalist Melissa Manchester, who will sing a mix of hits including Through the Eyes of Love, plus new material.

Tickets range from $45 to $150; and all proceeds benefit SACH. For more information and for tickets, visit symphonyoftheheartla.com, or call 818677-3000. —Steve Simmons

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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

Seniors Specialist Realtor Serves Beverly Hills Homeowners

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hen it comes to moving from the family home, longtime homeowners have different needs and wants.

The Golden-ager or Baby Boomer—who has lived decades in the same home raising a family—often has a deep emotional attachment. For a sur viving spouse who has never transacted a property sale or purchase, the task is daunting. Just the thought of selling and moving is overwhelming to most people. Who can a senior homeowner call for help?

Cynthia Radom is a cer tified Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES) with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Beverly Hills South office, helping make transactions easier for owners 50 and older. For more than 20 years, Radom has helped the maturing generation, their family members and their professional advisors create a plan for selling or buying real estate in greater Los Angeles and the surrounding Beverly Hills areas.

Radom recognizes that each home and client are unique. “A cookie cutter approach just won’t get you the best results, Radom says. She designs a unique plan to market a home that combines her personal wealth of experience, information, ideas, connections and creativity with the internet resources of Coldwell Banker.

Radom offers a step-by-step, easy to adhere-to plan for any property transaction. She became a Realtor in the 1990s to take advantage of her mar-

keting and business management skills; and she helps clients look at the big picture, factoring in financial issues and future and current care needs to ensure that each client arrives at the best decision about selling a property and finding a new home.

Radom believes it’s important for adult children of her older prospects to know about her services. She keeps in touch with their parent(s) for years through monthly mailings, her self-published quarterly Real Estate Newsletter and periodic phone calls. “I am the ‘goto’ Realtor and counselor for their parents’ questions,” says Radom. “I offer the same services to siblings, who are now Baby Boomers.

As primarily a listing agent, she works with Successor Trustees to sell the family home; often a sibling who lives out-of-state or locally needs help.

This sale is often very emotional as their remaining parent has recently died.

“Plus, we may be selling their childhood home,” says Radom. “Sorting every item in the house to donate, keep or discard; going down memory lane as family photos are found; processing stacks of papers and closets full of saved stuff is not easy for them.

Trustees need a Realtor who understands what they are going through and can guide them through the selling process, which is slightly different for a Trust sale.

She currently has almost 400

homeowners over 90 on her prospect list; and in addition to primarily the Beverly Hills area, she has listed homes, apartment buildings and commercial properties from Los Feliz to Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.

“Knowing a Realtor who is patient, trusting and helpful is paramount for every transaction,” says Radom, who is known as a top-producer and is a member of Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Elite.

Many of the 2,000 senior homeowners Radom keeps in touch with have been on her prospect list since the beginning of her career. “Patience, perseverance and experience is required working with seniors who may sit on the decision-making fence for years,” says Radom. “In the interim, I consult with estate planning attorneys, CPAs and financial planners who offer basic advice to these folks. Many times my prospects need a referral to replace a professional who has retired or passed away. As a full-service Realtor, I also provide clients with a list of estate sale companies; charity organizations that pack items and pick-up; handymen for repairs; a relocation company; cleaning crews and anything that is needed to complete the move and make it easier.”

And when is the right time to move? “For my clientele it may be moving closer to children; or needing help with daily living chores; or financial issues requiring a sale to live on built-up

equity; or, simply a desire for camaraderie not wanting to live alone,” says Radom. Many empty-nesters just want a smaller residence, she reports. And, if off-spring don’t want to inherit the family home then moving to an updated, safer and more manageable residence is advised.

Then, there’s the choice of where to move; a decision that Radom says should be based on personal needs and finances, with a focus on future needs.

Depending on age, younger seniors may choose a smaller one-story home or a condo. Those who no longer want responsibility for property upkeep may rent instead of buying after selling a family home. “Also, today’s independent living residences and communities (college dorms for seniors) offer a wonderful array of benefits and amenities, but may require a bigger adjustment because of the apartment-like living quarters,” says Radom. “I recall one of my seller’s was so depressed about moving to a senior residence she would literally stay in bed when I showed her condo to prospective buyers. But after moving she was reborn, and became the belle of the place where she met new friends and participated in a lot of activities.

“Everyone has personal likes and dislikes, and deciding where to move should be based on personal preferences,” Radom says. “Once I consult with a homeowner, my goal is to find the next place they can call home.”

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK Eko Nugroho will present the newest work for his Indonesian shadow theater ensemble Wayang Bocor, the west coast premiere of God Bliss (In The Name Of Semelah), at 7 p.m., Sunday Jan. 22 at REDCAT, inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall; entrance at the corner of W. Second and Hope Street.

With a cast of eight Indonesian actor-puppeteers, God Bliss (In The Name Of Semelah) weaves together traditional elements of Indonesian wayang (shadow puppets) with live theater to tell the story of how Islam came to Java and Indonesia.

The 80-minute show will be performed in Javanese and Indonesian with English supertitles.

Tickets are $25, $20/students. To purchase, call 213237-2800 or visit www.redcat.org.

• • • • • The Whizin Center and the Sigi Ziering Institute, along with the consulates of Israel, Germany and Poland will present “A Friendship Concert” in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25 in Gindi Auditorium at American Jewish University, 12600 Mulholland Dr. The concert will feature Trio Artus with musicians from Israel, Germany and Poland including flutists Esti Rofe and Krzysztof Kaczka, guitarist Perry Schack and pianist Jasna Popovic.

The event is free, with tickets and reservations required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ a-friendship-concert-with-trioartus-tickets-31069430503.

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It’s Cabaret Time At Greystone Nandani Maria Sinha and Brooke de Rosa will perform a concert of show tunes, opera and musical theatre music by Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein in the historic Doheny Greystone Mansion, Sunday, March 12.

The show will feature selections from Candide, West Side Story, Trouble In Tahiti, Sweeney Todd and other musicals.

Sponsored by Friends of Greystone, the afternoon, from 12:30-3 p.m., begins with a light buffet luncheon served in the Card Room overlooking Beverly Hills, followed by the Cabaret performance in the mansion’s living room.

Tickets are $60 for members and $70 for non-members, and seating is limited. To reserve seats, call 310-858-9238 or visit www.greystonemansion.org.

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Rosa Navarrete (Raja), Sarah Kennedy (Princess Jasmine), Daniel Martinez (Aladdin) and Sebastian Gonzalez (Abu) in Aladdin. Photo by Luis Gaudi

The dual-language edition (in English and Spanish) of Walt Disney’s Aladdin, flies into the Casa 0101 Theater’s Main Stage, 2102 E. First St. (at St. Louis Street), Boyle Heights, Fridays-Sundays, through Feb. 19.

The play brings familiar characters like Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, their animal companions, Apu, the monkey, and Rajah, the tiger, to life along with evil Royal Vizier Jafar, his parrot Iago, the Sultan and of course, a singing Genie.

Three Royal Translators guide audiences through the action, punctuated with the familiar score with music by Alan

BHWC Philanthropy Day Set For Jan. 28 The community is invited to join members of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club (BHWC) and their families for Philanthropy Day, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 to “meet and greet” the charities BHWC will support in 2017—College Track, The Salvation Army’s Bessie & David Pregerson Child Development Center, Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, and the LA Food Bank.

The day will feature food and raffle prizes including botox, spa packages, dinners, catering and more.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children. RSVPs are required and may be made to https://bhwclub.org/events/bhwc-philanthropy-day/.

For information, call 310-276-5804

Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, such as Prince Ali, A Friend Like Me and A Whole New World.

Performances are at 8 p.m., Fridays, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1, 4 and 7 p.m., Sundays.

For tickets and more information, call 323-263-7684 or visit www.casa0101.org.

• • • • • Seven, a collaboration between seven playwrights/female activists from around the globe, telling the inspiring stories of overcoming adversity to effect change and improve the lives of women, gets its L.A premiere in an L.A. Theatre Works production in five staged readings, Thursday, Jan. 26-Sunday, Jan 29 at UCLA’s James Bridges Theater, 235 Charles E. Young Dr., on the northern edge of the campus in Melnitz Hall, just off Sunset (at Hilgard).

The plays, part theater, part documentary, written by Paula Cizmar, Catherine Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere Smith and Susan Yankowitz, are directed by Judyann Elder, and star Shannon Holt, Jossara Jinaro, Alex Kingston, Emily Kuroda, Sameerah LuqmaanHarris, Annet Mahendru and Sarah Shahi.

Performances are at 8 p.m., with a 3 p.m., matinee Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday at 4 p.m.

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Tickets range from $15-$50.

To purchase and for information, call 310-827-0889 or visit www.latw.

• • • • • Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz in partnership with the Alliance Française of Los Angeles, will present a French Short Films Night, beginning at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz at 10361 W. Pico Blvd.

The evening will showcase a selection of short films chosen from 2015 and 2016 French and International festivals and competitions. All films are in French with English subtitles.

The evening’s format will be presented in two one-hour programs with a 15-minute intermission, which will include complimentary wine and cheese.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and available at http://tinyurl.com/nj7aulr. For information, visit www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com.

• • • • • The St. Andrew’s Society will hold its annual Robert Burns Supper, celebrating the life, works and spirit of the great Scottish poet, beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center in Studio City.

The evening will begin with the traditional procession of the haggis, led by society pipers and drums and accompanied by Burns’ poem Address To A Haggis recited by the society’s Bard for the evening, followed by a full-course meal featuring Scottish salmon.

Recitation of works by, about, and in the spirit of Burns (1759-1796) will occur throughout the evening, ending with dancing and entertainment.

Tickets are $90 and available at http://bpt.me/2717044.

For more information, visit http://saintandrewsla.org.

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE —Winners for People’s Choice Awards 2017 were announced at the Microsoft Theater on Wednesday night.

Ellen DeGeneres was the big winner of the night, becoming the most decorated People’s Choice Awards winner in history, taking home “Favorite Daytime TV Host,” “Favorite Animated Movie Voice” and “Favorite Comedic Collaboration” for a lifetime total of 20 awards. Big names in acting categories include Priyanka Chopra, Johnny Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hanks, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Jessica Parker and Sofia Vergara.

For the eighth consecutive year, Waterford crafted the bespoke crystal trophies that each of the winner received. Pictured (clockwise, from top left): Jennifer Lopez, Tom Hanks, Blake Lively, Justin Timberlake and Sofia Vergara.

Photos courtesy of Ketchum Sports & Entertainment

PACIFIC STANDARD TIME—Michael Govan, Jim Cuno, Janet Lamkin and Raul Anaya attend the Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA countdown celebration on Wednesday evening at NeueHouse Hollywood. The event included a special performance by Ceci Bastida to celebrate the countdown. Led by the Getty, Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA begins Sept. 15 and continues through Jan. 31, 2018. The four-month-long exploration of Latin American and Latino art in Los Angeles includes a series of thematically linked exhibitions and programs. Visit: www.getty.edu/pacificstandardtime.

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L.A. LEGENDS— Four of L.A.’s most renowned artists of all time joined together Wednesday evening for a historic talk at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

Pictured (clockwise, from top left): artists Ed Ruscha, Ed Moses, Billy Al Bengston, and Larry Bell; attendees Frank Gehry, and Edythe and Eli Broad.

Photos Ben Gibbs and Eric Minh Swenson

L.A. Artists Larry Bell, Ed Moses, Ed Ruscha and Billy Al Bengston Sell-Out Talk At Broad Stage

By Laura Coleman When L.A. artists Larry Bell, 77, Ed Moses, 90, Ed Ruscha, 79, and Billy Al Bengston, 82, began creating art over 60 years ago here, they had no idea that by simply pursuing their passion (in addition to “real” jobs that brought in some income, at least at the start of their careers) they were helping set the stage for L.A.’s vibrant contemporary art scene–but that’s exactly what each of these legendary artists accomplished.

On Wednesday evening at the Broad Stage, author and critic Hunter DrohojowskaPhilp moderated these dynamic men–each of whom continues to actively work as an artist in L.A.–in a panel discussion that ranged from pursuing one’s dreams and allowing the artmaking process to take hold and lead you

where it will to sharing various anecdotes about L.A.’s evolving art scene, including cameos by Andy Warhol and Marcel Duchamp. Artist Robert Irwin was also slated to participate but had to pull out last minute.

Presented by The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in a partnership with Claremont Graduate University, the historic conversation marked the first in a series of talks with influential California-based artists.

Forged in the spirit of L.A’s unique disciplinary fluidity across cultural and institutional boundaries, the Artists Talk series is part of a new, multi-year collaborative arts initiative between the two organizations, bringing the living history of Southern California’s art to the stage. Visit http://www.thebroadstage.com.

VA VA VROOM — One of the crown jewels of the Mullin Automotive Museum's collection, its 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, was awarded "Best of Show" on Sunday at the Arizona Concours d’Elegance. The winning car is now on display in the Mullin Grand Salon as part of "The Art of Bugatti" exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The Bugatti beat out a 1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide, a 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa bodied

by Vignale and a 1933 Marmon V16 convertible coupe at Sunday’s Concours."It's wonderful to be singled out in such an exquisite group of cars," said Peter Mullin, chairman of the board of directors of the Petersen and founder and chairman of the Mullin Automotive Museum. For more information on seeing this car, visit www.Petersen.org.

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Mauro D. Caputo, Noted Beverly Hills’ Cosmetics Creator And Produce Packager, Dies At Age 81

JNF BREAKFAST—Jewish National Fund Breakfast co-chair Doug Williams presents a resolution from the California State Assembly to featured guest speaker and pollster Dr. Frank l. Luntz, who spoke to the crowd of 1200 regarding “Advocating for Israel, The Words that Work” at the organization’s recent Breakfast for Israel, held at The Beverly Hilton. The new Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles Sam Grundwerg was also a special guest speaker at the annual event.

Photo by Orly Halevy

Oscar Nominations To Be Announced Wednesday This year's Oscar nominations announcement will be done in a dramatically different fashion, with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announcing Friday there will not be a live-audience, early morning event to unveil the Academy Award finalists.

The announcement will still be made at 5:18 a.m., but there will be no longer be a live event at the Academy's Beverly Hills headquarters -- a

traditional morning gathering of media, publicists and Academy officials that dates back several decades.

The nominees will instead be announced via a global live-stream which can be accessed online at h t t p : / / w w w. o s c a r. c o m , www.oscars.org and other Academy digital platforms. The announcement will also go out on a satellite feed and still be broadcast on television.

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54th Annual Publicists Awards Feb. 24 At The Beverly Hilton Publicists for Warner Bros.

Pictures International, The Walt Disney Studios and the Screen Actors Guild Awards were among those nominated Wednesday for top honors for the 54th annual International Cinematographers Guild Publicist Awards.

Publicity campaigns for the films Deadpool, Sausage Party, The Secret Life Of Pets, The Jungle Book and Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them were nominated for the Publicist Showmanship Motion Picture Award.

For television, nominations went to publicity campaigns for The Late Late Show With James Corden, The

People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story, Speechless and This is Us. The awards will be presented during a Feb. 24 luncheon at The Beverly Hilton.

During the ceremony, Denzel Washington will receive the Motion Picture Showman of the Year Award, Ryan Murphy will be presented with the Television Showman of the Year honor, DreamWorks New Media Chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and BWR Founding Partner Nanci Ryder will receive the President's Award.

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By John L. Seitz Mauro D. Caputo, noted Beverly Hills’ creator of cosmetics and product packaging, died on Dec. 25 at age 81.

Born in New York on March 25, 1935, he graduated from Parsons School of Design and NYU before becoming creative director of Revlon's Packaging Division. After moving to California in 1960s, he created “Oil of the Turtle” for Polly Bergan, fragrances and packaging for Camp Beverly Hills, and his own greeting card company and men's fragrance/skincare

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to the next tenant. Some owners admit to using these increases as a means of forcing tenants to move without incurring the problems associated with a no-cause eviction, while also raising the rent for the next tenant.

According to residents, landlords have also used the no-cause eviction to force Chapter Five tenants, usually elderly renters who have resided in their units for their lifetimes, to leave. Their units typically rent substantially below market value. Landlords are not legally allowed to evict a tenant and then raise the rent on the next tenant. However, enforcement of this ordinance relies primarily on complaints.

The commission voted unanimously to approve a database, which would have a description of all the 8,600 units and their current condition. The database could be made available for tenants and prospective tenants to review, once completed, before signing a lease. Transactions, inspections and documents would become recorded and transparent and there would emerge a clear and accurate record of rent stabilization related matters that can be tracked for compliance.

The database speaks to accountability and is followed up with the second item – a Rental Registry Program.

The Registry Program is to ensure compliance with state and local health and safety codes, “to preserve the City’s rental housing stock and to protect the health, safety and welfare of tenants and the public,” according to the agenda item.

The commission approved the Registry in conjunction with inspections, though details about whether inspections will be on a regular basis, complaint-driven, random or some combination won’t be decided until it is approved or not approved by the City Council.

“We [Bosse and Reims] felt very strongly to have a registry

line, “Giano.” As a packaging designer, his creations for Pricilla Presley, Fred Hayman, Henry Mancini, Madonna, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Houbigant, Shaklee, Stetson, Coty Perfumes, and Max Factor were widely hailed.

Caputo eventually became a teacher and visual artist, designing art screens, tapestries and contemporary paintings on canvas. His visual works were hung in a number of shows in Los Angeles and New York and had his first one man show this

past December at Art Core Gallery in downtown L.A. He is survived by his wife, art dealer Molly Barnes Caputo; son Mark Caputo (Susan) and grandchildren, Matthew and Caitlyn; daughter Gabriella Ramundo and grandchildren, Sophie and Clifford; and son Gian Caputo (Heather) and grandson Enzo.

A Herb Alpert sculpture donated in his remembrance will be displayed at West L.A. College in Culver City where he taught art and design for many years.

without an inspection was ridiculous. There would be no accountability or enforcement,” said Councilmember Bosse, who attended the earlymorning meeting Thursday. “A rental registry is only good if the City follows up on it.”

The commissioners and City Council will have to make staff adjustments to provide the manpower for the ordinance, if it is decided, but Bosse was clear about inspections.

The No-Cause Termination relocation fee discussion included the elimination of the No-Cause evictions, extending the length from 3-60 days to 60-90 days, no changes to the ordinance and adding the relocation fees.

The ordinance was studied in 2006 without change, but circumstances in the rental environment are substantially different in a tight housing market.

“I am glad we are finally at this point, with decisions made and protection afforded,” said Commissioner Ori Blumenfeld, who was chair when the commission began their study.

“Other cities have implemented similar programs to what we are discussing,” said Commissioner Annette Saleh.

There have been negligible or minimal impacts on the rental market as a result. “We can empower and protect the weakest among us without adversely affecting housing stock.”

Vice Chair Berman remained skeptical of relocation fees, and abstained from the vote, citing her concerns over how those fees are determined. In Los Angeles, relocation assistance for “qualified tenants,” meaning seniors, disabled and homes with dependent minors, with income 80percent below the Area Median Income who have lived in the unit for more than three years can be $19,700. For Owner Occupancy “Mom-and-Pop” properties, the fee can be $15,300.

The criteria and means of establishing a relocation fee have not been determined, but the recommendation will go to City Council.

Finally, the commission approved a motion, voting down the original wording (“to develop methods to reduce”) in favor of stronger wording: “to reduce the 10-percent rent increase.”

The Human Relations Commission has been studying landlord-tenant issues for over 18 months. They have gained hands-on experience working with tenants and landlords at the monthly forums, where tenants and landlords have been discussing their grievances.

The issue came to the commission after the City Council was alerted to one particular landlord whose tenants were enduring 100-degree-plus temperatures in a building with central air conditioning that did not work. The tenants were systematically being evicted or driven out by 10-percent rent increases and poor building maintenance. Many of the tenants were elderly, disabled, and on fixed incomes.

Among the issues they have encountered, some tenants feared making formal complaints to be heard at the forum because of the fear of retribution by no-cause evictions.

“The most vulnerable tenants tend to be seniors on limited income who have lived in the City for many years,” wrote Human Services Administrator Jim Latta. “They accept poor living conditions because they cannot afford to move. . . Less scrupulous landlords use their legal teams or other more subtle means to move these vulnerable tenants out. . . Year after year, these tenants report that their maintenance requests get ignored. . .”

“Tenants in Beverly Hills need the protections that renters enjoy in neighboring Westside cities,” said community activist and renter Mark Elliot.

“The Community Services Department should have been fighting for us all along. Thankfully, however, our representatives did stand up for renters.”

The item will be on the agenda for the next City Council meeting at City Hall, Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

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Beverly Hills Boys Basketball Team Moves To 2-1 In Ocean League After Santa Monica Loss The Beverly Hills Boys Basketball team is 9-9 overall and 2-1 in the Ocean League heading into tonight’s 7:30 p.m. game at the Swim Gym against Lawndale.

On Wednesday, the Normans lost to first-place Santa Monica 68-56 in a road game.

BHHS hung tight after being outscored 24-8 in the first quarter, but could never

SIMPLY DYNAMITE – The Dynamites, the Beverly Hills AYSO Region 76 Girls Under-12 team, played in the Area 1P Regional Competition and earned a silver medal earlier this month. Pictured, back row (from left): Miryam Cohen (team administrator), Sean Cohen (head coach), Daylen Motamed, Joelle Talassazan, Julian Cohen, Ava Butterfly, Sophie Pourbaba, Hannah Pinchuk, Jeff McQueen (Coach) and Noa Talassazan. Front row (from left): Shiloh Mehrara, Leila Kashani, Elinor Saeidi-Omrany, Alexa Kreshek and Alexa Cohen.

Chargers Introduce New Coach Anthony Lynn, Hold First Rally In Los Angeles The Los Angeles Chargers formally introduced Anthony Lynn as their coach Tuesday, and even he initially had trouble remembering which city the team will be playing in next season.

"I am so proud to be the head coach of the San Diego - uh, L.A. Chargers," Lynn said as he opened his remarks at a news conference at the StubHub Center in Carson.

"Oops," he quickly added.

Lynn succeeds Mike McCoy, who was fired Jan. 1 less than two hours after the Chargers QB Phillip Rivers speaks to the crowd at Wednesday’s Chargers concluded a 5-11 rally in Inglewood.

Photo: @chargers on Twitter. season with a 37-27 loss to stadium it will share with the Los Angeles dignitaries and Kansas City. He was named Rams beginning in 2019.

NFL Commissioner Roger head coach one day after the Lynn’s announcement Goodell. team announced it was movcame one day before the Around 150 Chargers fans ing from San Diego to the Los Chargers held a fan rally at the attended the rally, which Angeles area. The team will Forum in Inglewood, which ended with blue and yellow play at StubHub Center before included key players like quar- confetti falling from the ceiling. moving to a new Inglewood terback Phillip Rivers, several –– City News Service

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an asking price of $2.295 million. Within a matter of weeks it was in escrow, but fell out of escrow the following month.

Once the property went on the market again, it returned to escrow within two weeks.

“Doheny is a difficult street on which to market any property as it is a thoroughfare through the City,” he said. “The benefit

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brought about the PLUM committee’s first look at R1, or single-family home, Variation Zones Code Amendments.

Among the major additions in the amendment – which is the result of countless hours of work from both L.A. City Councilman Paul Koretz and

of Doheny is its central location to everything.”

When the district purchased the home in 2012, the Board of Education at the time envisioned the four-bedroom, five-bedroom home would be both a good investment for the district as well as an incentive for future BHUSD superintendents.

It was 100 percent financed through a municipal loan with

the district paying an approximate 3.7-percent interest rate over 15 years.

At the time of the purchase, the district’s Finance Committee–which then included current Board President Mel Spitz–was highly critical of the board’s decision to get into the real estate game by purchasing the house.

Bel-Air homeowners groups such as the Bel-Air Association – is reducing exemptions on grading and hauling limits, limiting hauling activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday-Friday and reducing guaranteed minimum Residential Floor Area (RFA) from 1,000 to 800 square feet.

The amendment also limits

the R1 driveway width in hillside areas.

The amendments continue the push in Bel-Air and neighboring areas to limit the ability of spec developers to build massive mansions along the hillside.

The amendments will now go before the full City Council for final approval.

make up that deficit.

On Monday, BHHS defeated JW North behind 21 points from Ron Artest III. Jason Meraban and Sam Cohen each added 13 points for the Normans.

After Friday’s tilt with Lawndale is a Jan. 24 nonleague game at home against Crossroads before the Normans host Culver City the very next day on Jan. 25.

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Geena Davis

Rochelle Maize

Herbert Wallerstein

Ann Jeffreys

Jeannine Sefton

Buzz Aldrin

Marilyn Stampler

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BIRTHDAYS—Lorenzo Lamas, Frank Caliendo, David Lynch, Marilyn Stampler, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Sam Schwartz, Jordana King and Dr. Earl Mindell (Jan. 20); Robby Benson, Geena Davis, Mac Davis, Placido Domingo, and Billy Ocean (Jan. 21); Linda Blair, Joseph Wambaugh, Beverley Mitchell, Ronni Land, Diane Lane and Piper Laurie (Jan. 22); Glorya Kaufman, Richard Dean Anderson, Rochelle Maize, Chesley Sullebberger, Rutgar Hauer, Herb Wallerstein, Chita Rivera and Susan Taylor (Jan. 23); Mischa Barton, Justine Handwerger, Neil Diamond, Jeannine Sefton and Nastassia Kinski (Jan. 24); Bobby Goldsboro, Robin Johnson, Dorothy Kathryn Smith, and Alicia Keys (Jan. 25); Anne JeffreysSterling, Ellen DeGeneres, Anita Baker, Scott Glenn, and Eddie van Halen (Jan. 26).

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THE CROWN JEWELS –Celebrating its 20th anniversary as a popular Beverly Every child should have a friend, someone to share experiences Hills’ social club, with … good and bad. Sadly, there are many bereft of such friendship. the Crown They also blame themselves, unjustly, for the state of their lives and the Jewels’ board of dysfunction of their family unit. Fortunately, there is the Betty Ford directors held a Center and its unique prevention program for children, parents and “Ladies Night families to begin the healing the process.

Out” at Sfixio Known the world over for its treatment of people suffering from Restaurant. various forms of addiction, the Betty Ford Center in Rancho MirageBack row (from –now part of the national Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation –also offers left): Annie Lehrer, Marlene such a program recognizing the clear evidence that addiction is a disease that tends to run in families.Children’s Program helps kids learn Ridgley, Ila they are not at fault for their love ones’ addiction and allowing them, Krane, and with the help of Beamer, to become kids again. Through the use of Eleanor Moscatal; front: games, role-play and fun activities, children learn to identify and Grace Scherrer express feelings, develop self-care skills and deepen communication and Gail Dauer. with their parent.

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IMAGE MAKERS–At the “Image Makers Awards,” the starstudded attendees included (above, from left): Chris McMillan greeting Jennifer Aniston, Jess Alba, and Cindy Crawford; (left photo): Kate Lee, Elizabeth Olsen and Mark Townsend.

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Marie Claire hosted the second “Image Maker Awards,” presented by L’Oreal Paris and in partnership with AG Jeans, whichhonor the creative talent behind some of the biggest names in Hollywood. The event, which took place at Catch LA, was the pinnacle of a year-long multi-platform franchise recognizing the behind-the-scenes stylists, artists, and gurus who help their A-list clients create signature looks, set trends and influence the style conversation.

With Zanna Roberts Rassi doing the emcee chores, presenting the awards were Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford, Nina Garcia, Lisa Kudrow, Janelle Monae, Elizabeth Olsen, and Margot Robbie to honorees Pati Dubroff (Icon: makeup artist), Cristina Ehrlich (stylist), Kari Hill (detail maker), Daniel Martin (New Guard: makeup artist), Chris McMillan (Icon: hair stylist), Maeve Reilly (New Guard: stylist), Olivier Rousteing (Icon: fashion designer), Mark Townsend and Kate Lee (dream team). .Attendees included Marie Clair’s Editor-in-Chief Anne Fulenwider, VP Marie Claire and Publisher Nancy Berger; Dove Cameron, Carly Chaikin, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Kiersey Clemons, Cleopatra Coleman, Michaela Conlin, Lydia Hearst and Chris Hardwick, Olivia Holt, Kylie Jenner, Inbar Lavi, Shay Mitchell, Jessica Pare, Skyler Samuels, Alexandra Shipp, Justine Skye, Katheryn Winnick, and more.

BEAMER AWARD Event Co-Chair Madeline Redstone (above) joins with Beamer to welcome guests who included honoree Jerry Moe (left) and Mark B a u m g a r t n e r, executive director of the Betty Ford Center.

The “Beamer Award,”named after a light-bulb cartoon character, was created to recognize individuals who have made a lasting impact on the children, their families and the community.

All this takes funding, especially when no one is turned away from the Children’s Program due to an inability to pay. That is one of the reasons why the Betty Ford Center presents an annual awards gala – this year marking Beamer’s fifth anniversary - at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert.

This awards gala was co-chaired by two powerhouse women: Desert philanthropist Madeline Redstone and Ohio-based Sue Timken, wife of former U. S. ambassador to Germany.

His full title in National Director of Children’s Programs at the Betty Ford Center, a part of the Hazeldon Betty Ford Foundation; but, this year’s Beamer Award winner is not interested in titles. Jerry Moe was present at Beamer’s birth and has been on hand the past five years to give life to Beamer and his accomplishment. He does this hands-on, getting down on the floor with the children and playing at their level while conditioning them into the acknowledgment of their self-worth.

The headline entertainment was the reconstituted band Blood Sweat & Tears with Bo Bice. You can learn more about how Beamer can brighten up your life by calling 760-773-4105.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2723 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY LANGUAGE ON EXISTING REGULATIONS RELATED TO PORTE COCHERES SOUTH OF SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, PUBLIC NOTICING REQUIREMENTS, PAVING IN FRONT YARDS, TIME EXTENSION OF RIGHTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, AND MINOR ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE CITY. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

On July 28, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing after which it adopted Resolution No. 1782, recommending that the City Council amend portions of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to correct the public noticing requirements table; clarify language on existing regulations related to porte cocheres south of Santa Monica Boulevard; clarify front setback paving requirements in the Central Area of the City; correct a typographical error in regulations regarding time extension of rights for conditional use permits; and remove a no longer applicable provision from the list of allowable minor accommodations (collectively, the “Amendments”). On December 20, 2016, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, received public testimony, and thereafter introduced this Ordinance.

Section 2.

This Ordinance and the Amendments were assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The adoption and implementation of the Ordinance represents minor semantic changes to the existing code and does not represent substantive changes in meaning or interpretation of the code. It can therefore be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments may have a significant effect on the environment.

Therefore the City Council finds that the Amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)3 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question would have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 3.

The Amendments are consistent with the objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan. General Plan Goal “LU 3 – Managed Change” calls for orderly and well-planned change to the community that provides for the needs of existing and future residents and business, effective and equitable provision of public services, and makes efficient use of land and infrastructure.

Amending the zoning code to clarify language and correct errors will contribute to creating orderly change to the community by providing clear rules to regulate land use. Additionally, periodic modifications to the code will contribute to the provision of effective public services in that accurate and understandable land use rules will be available for the use in the community. General Plan Policy “LU 16.11 – Community Engagement” encourages engaging all segments of the community in planning decisions. It calls for the maintenance and enhancement of the public involvement process to assure transparency and enable the public to be well informed. Amending the code periodically to address inconsistencies ensures that the code is legible and accurate, which enhances the ability of the public to understand regulations that govern development projects.

Section 4.

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-253 A of Article 2.5 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows with all other provisions in Section 10-3-253 remaining in effect without amendment: “A.

Standard Requirements:

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-2406 (B) of Article Section 5.

24 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows with all other provisions in Section 10-3-2406 remaining in effect without amendment: “B. South Of Santa Monica Boulevard: Except as otherwise provided in this section, the minimum side setback for buildings located south of Santa Monica Boulevard shall be five feet (5') on one side. On the other side, the minimum side setback shall be nine feet (9'). Encroachments in side setbacks otherwise permitted pursuant to section 10-3-2409 of this chapter may not be permitted in this nine foot (9') setback area except for: 1) roof eaves pursuant to subsection 10-3-2409B of this chapter, and 2) encroachments along the side property line for side yard fences, walls, or hedges, provided that a flat area with a minimum width of nine feet (9') is maintained between the side property line wall, fence or hedge, and any structure or building.

Parking, including a porte cochere covering said parking may be provided in this nine foot (9') setback area pursuant to section 10-3-2419 of this chapter.

1. Exception: The setback requirements set forth in this subsection B shall not be applicable to: a) any corner lot, b) those site areas located south of Olympic Boulevard and west of Roxbury Drive, nor c) those site areas located south of Olympic Boulevard and east of Doheny Drive. a. Corner Lots And All Lots South Of Olympic Boulevard And West Of Roxbury Drive: The side setbacks for all corner lots located southerly of Santa Monica Boulevard and those site areas located southerly of Olympic Boulevard and westerly of Roxbury Drive shall be at least five feet (5'). In addition, the sum of the side setbacks adjacent to the two (2) longest side lot lines shall be at least twenty percent (20%) of the lot width. b. South Of Olympic Boulevard And East Of Doheny Drive: The side setbacks for site areas southerly of Olympic Boulevard and easterly of Doheny Drive shall be five feet (5').

2. Exception; Two Or More Lots: For those buildings located on site areas that consist of two (2) or more lots as subdivided on July 3, 1984, the side setback shall be ten feet (10') plus ten percent (10%) of the width of the lot in excess of one hundred feet (100').”

The City Council hereby adds Subsection O to Section 10-3-2409 Section 6. of Article 24 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code with all other provisions in Section 10-3-2409 remaining in effect without amendment: “O. For single-family properties south of Santa Monica Boulevard Section 10-3-2406(B) shall control allowable encroachments in the nine foot setback.”

Section 7.

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-2423 of Article 24 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-2423: LANDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPING PLANS: This section is intended to require design and implementation of a landscaping plan prior to occupancy of a new development in order to ensure that landscaping Continue to page 23 >>>

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is not ignored in the design and construction process. However, this section is not intended to require a specific type or standard of landscaping.

For the purposes of this section, "landscaping" shall mean the development of the open space on a property with plantings, such as trees, bushes, shrubs, hedges, lawns, other live ground cover, or greenery. Landscaping may include nonliving decorative treatment, such as walls, fences, curbs, groupings of rock, or similar accent material, interspersed with plantings, but shall not include paving.

ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2721 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN BEVERLY CANON GARDENS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY A. All unpaved portions of a front yard shall be improved and main- OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY tained with landscaping.

ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: B. Each proposal for the construction of a single-family residence shall be accompanied by a landscaping plan that is designed with the goal of maintaining the garden quality of the city of Beverly Hills. Prior to final inspection of a new residence, the property owner shall attest, on a form provided by the city, that the subject site area has been planted in accordance with the landscaping plan.

The landscaping plan shall include a minimum two foot (2') wide landscaped area the length of each required side yard, except in portions of the side yard occupied by approved accessory structures, approved elevators or elevator enclosures, a permitted swimming pool, or a driveway, including a driveway covered by a porte cochere, in accordance with sections 10-3-2419 and 10-3-2422 of this chapter.”

The City Council hereby amends Subsection 10-3-2422 E of Section 8.

Article 24 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows with all other provisions in Section 10-3-2422 remaining in effect without amendment: “E. Setbacks For Paving: No portion of a front yard within three feet (3') of any property line shall be paved, except for a driveway not exceeding the width of its curb cut and a walkway pursuant to 10-3-2422. In addition, no portion of a front yard within five feet (5') of a building shall be paved except for a driveway and a walkway of no more than ten feet (10') in width.”

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-3805 of Article 38 Section 9. of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-3805: TIME FOR EXERCISE OF RIGHTS: Unless otherwise provided in the resolution granting a conditional use permit, the exercise of rights granted in such approval shall be commenced in accordance with the time limits imposed by section 10-3-207 of this chapter.”

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-3600 of Article 36 Section 10. of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to repeal subsection H, which concerns the height of buildings north of Santa Monica Boulevard, without renumbering, to read as follows, with all other provisions of Section 10-3-3600 remaining in effect without amendment: “H. Repealed.”

Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, Section 11. clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect.

Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be pubSection 12. lished 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 his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full Section 13. force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: January 10, 2017 Effective: February 10, 2017

5-4-16: PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS AND BEVERLY CANON GARDENS: Smoking is prohibited in all City parks as designated in Section 8-1-101 of this code and in the Beverly Canon Gardens located at 241 N. Canon Drive in the City of Beverly Hills.

Section 2. 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 3. 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 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: January 10, 2017 Effective: February 10, 2017 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager

ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

Section 1. The city council hereby renumbers Section 5-4-16 (PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT) to be Section 5-4-17 (PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT) and adds a new Section 5-4-16 (PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CITY PARKS AND BEVERLY CANON GARDENS) to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Reims, Gold, Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor Mirisch 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).

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Reims, Gold, Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006256358 Title Order No.: 160277202 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 197-5931676734 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/01/2012.

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 PRO-

CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/12/2012 as Instrument No. 20121541792 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CLAUDINE V. ELIZAGA, A SINGLE WOMAN ,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/16/2017 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650.

STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:970 PALM AVENUE UNIT 106, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90069. APN#: 4339-009-118 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 $327,570.35. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. 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 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006256358. 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AUCTION.COM, LLC 800-280-2832. www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/29/2016 A4604297 01/06/2017, 01/13/2017, 01/20/2017

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2722 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING COMMERCIAL OR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION IN CITY PARKS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby adds Article 1 (“General Parks and Recreational Facilities Provisions”) to Chapter 1 (“PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES”) of Title 8 (“PARKS, STREETS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and renumbers Sections 8-1-1 through 8-1-7 to be Sections 8-1-101 through 8-1-107 of Article 1. All references in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to such old section numbers (such as in Section 5-6-1501 and in Title 8, Chapter 1) shall be changed to the new section numbers.

Section 2. The City Council hereby adds Article 2 (“USE OF PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PROPERTY FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION”) to Chapter 1 (“PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES”) of Title 8 (“PARKS, STREETS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: Article 2. USE OF PUBLIC RECREATIONAL PROPERTY FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION 8-1-201: DEFINITIONS. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: “Commercial or Professional Instruction” shall mean instruction performed in whole or in part for salability or profit or for any form of consideration, such as time or money.

“Director” shall mean the Director of Community Services or his or her designee.

“Public Recreational Property” shall mean all City parks as designated in Section 8-1101 of this code, and City-owned or Parking Authority-owned facilities.

8-1-202: PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall conduct any Commercial or Professional Instruction such as boot camps, fitness instruction, day camps, yoga classes, youth sports camps, dog training or similar activities on Public Recreational Property without first obtaining a permit pursuant to the provisions of this article. No person shall bring onto any Public Recreational Property any equipment to be used for Commercial or Professional Instruction except as authorized by a permit issued pursuant to this Article.

8-1-203: CONTENTS OF THE APPLICATION. (a) An application for a permit shall be on forms as prescribed by the Director.

The application shall include: (1) The name and address of the applicant, and if the applicant is a corporation, the names of its principal officers, or if the applicant is a partnership, association, limited liability company, organization or fictitious company, the names of the partners or persons comprising the association, organization or company with the address and telephone number of each; (2) The proposed dates, hours, and location where the Commercial or Professional Instruction is to be held; (3) The number of participants

anticipated to participate in the Commercial or Professional Instruction; and (4) A list of the number and type of equipment and the weight of the equipment to be used by the applicant. (b) The application shall be signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury and shall contain an agreement whereby the applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its employees from and against any claims arising from the actions or omissions of the applicant or the applicant’s client(s). The agreement shall also require the applicant to fully compensate the City for any damage to public property, as well as to clean and otherwise restore any Public Recreational Property to the condition in which it was found prior to the conduct of the Commercial or Professional Instruction.

8-1-204: INSURANCE REQUIRED. The permittee shall be responsible to carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of comprehensive general and/or professional liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit coverage and two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate against any injury, death, loss or damage as a result of wrongful or negligent acts or omissions by the permittee, with an endorsement naming the city as an additional insured. In addition, permittee is required to carry workers’ compensation and automobile coverage sufficient to meet requirements of the State of California. The insurance shall comply with the provisions of title 3, chapter 4 of this code.

8-1-205: DENIAL.

PERMIT

ISSUANCE

OR

An application for a permit may be denied by the Director for any of the following grounds: (1) The applicant fails to include all of the information required by section 8-1203.

(2) The Director determines that the instructional activity or equipment proposed by the applicant will unreasonably interfere with the public's use and enjoyment of the Public Recreational Property.

(3) The instruction proposed in the application is prohibited by other provisions of this Code.

(4) The proposed instruction or equipment will unreasonably interfere with the activities authorized by another permit.

(5) The proposed equipment is greater than 25 pounds.

(6) The proposed instruction equipment will interfere with normal operation of the Public Recreational Property.

(7) The proposed instruction equipment will damage Public Recreational Property.

(8) The applicant has not provided evidence of an insurance policy that complies with subsection 8-1-204 of this article.

The Director may impose reasonable terms and conditions concerning the Commercial or Professional Instruction or the equipment authorized by the permit, including the time and location of the activity, the maximum number of participants, the type and number of equipment, the duration of the activity.

8-1-206: REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT: A permit issued under this article may be revoked or suspended for any of the following reasons:

A. Permittee or permitee’s client damages public property; B. A material false statement contained in the application; C. Failure to comply with federal, state or local laws and regulations; D. Loss of insurance; E. Failure to comply with any conditions imposed by the City on the issuance of the permit; F. Conduct of the business or activity in a manner which endangers the public health, welfare or safety.

8-1-207: PROCEDURE FOR SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION: A. Except as provided in Section 8-1-208, no permit shall be suspended or revoked prior to providing a ten (10) calendar day written notice to the holder of the permit and an opportunity to be heard before the officer considering revocation or suspension of the permit. On determining that grounds for permit suspension or revocation exist, the Director shall furnish written notice of the proposed suspension or revocation to the permittee. Such notice shall set forth the time and place of a hearing, and the grounds upon which the proposed suspension or revocation is based. The notice shall be mailed, postage prepaid, addressed to the last known address of the permittee, or shall be personally delivered to the permittee, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.

B. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established by the Director. All parties involved shall have a right to: 1) offer testimonial, documentary and tangible evidence bearing on the issues; and 2) be represented by counsel.

C. The decision of the hearing officer designated by the City to hear the matter shall be rendered within five (5) days of the close of the hearing. The decision shall be in writing, and shall set forth the findings and reasons for the decision, and the permitee shall be notified in writing in accordance with title 1, chapter 5, article 1 of this code. If the hearing officer determines that there are sufficient grounds for disciplinary action, the hearing officer shall impose one of the following penalties:

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 thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: January 10, 2017 Effective: February 10, 2017 JOHN A. MIRISCH 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 VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Reims, Gold, Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016305465 The following is/are doing business as: 1) EYESITE 2) EYESITE OPTICIANS 11696 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049; 2340 San Ysidro Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Eye Ball Land Inc. 11777 San Vicente Blvd. #130, Los Angeles, CA 90049; The business is conducted by: A 1. A warning; CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to trans2. Suspension of the permit for a act business under the listed December specified period not to exceed six (6) name(s) 2015: Amelia Super, months; or President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: December 16, 3. Revocation of the permit.

2016; Published: December 2016, January 06, 13, The hearing officer shall, in con- 30, 20, 2017 LACC N/C

junction with the issuance of a warning or the suspension of a permit, order the permittee to take appropriate corrective action.

8-1-208: EMERGENCY TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PERMIT: Certain types of Commercial or Professional Instruction may create an imminent peril to public health or safety.

Where the conduct or activity of the permitee creates an imminent peril to the public health or safety, the permit may be summarily suspended upon notice to the permittee, provided further, that the permitee shall be entitled to a hearing within two (2) weeks thereafter and a decision within two (2) days after the hearing.

8-1-209: VIOLATIONS; ENFORCEMENT: A violation of any provision of this article is punishable as provided for in title 1, chapter 3 of this code.

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

N O T I C E — 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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CENTURY HILL $4,850/mo to $6,500/mo.

LE PARC $7,800/mo.

ONE CENTURY $28,000/mo.

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PRIME BEVERLY HILLS LOCATIONS! 335 Palm Drive & 220 Lasky Drive GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Units have hardwood floor, carpet and tile. Granite counter top, stainless steel appliances includes gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some units come

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221 S. Doheny Dr. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

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washer/dryer in unit, large intercom entry, Very spacious, patio, wet-bar. Side-by-side elevator, on-site granite counters, laundry, parking. microwave, intercom parking. Extra large private All Utilities Paid. entry, on-sight laun- storage room in garage.

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8725 Clifton Way • 4 B d . + 3 1 / 2 B a .

Pool, a/c, balcony, stove, dishwasher, laun- Newly Remodeled Large units, walk-in closet, dry rm., prkg., interLarge & Spacious custom kitchen, built-in com entry, elevator.

2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba. washer/dryer, all appli• • • • • • • • • ances, hardwood floors CLOSE TO SHOPS & R E S TA U R A N T S • 1 Bdrm. + throughout, some units C A N O N / B E V E R LY / Den + 2 Bath • w/ skylights+high ceilings.

RODEO DR. Lrg. unit. balcony, Health club, wifi, sauna, 310/858-8133 walk-in closet, heated pool, controlled central air, intercom acess, parking. entry, laundry facility, • 424/272-6596 • elevator, parking.

Close to Brentwood • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Village, Restaurants, LE DOUX / BURTON WAY • 310/276-1528 • UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, & Transportation.

Close to Cedars, Beverly Center restaurants, shopping BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave. & transportation.

with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

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WiFi, central air/heat, • MIRACLE MILE • fireplace, balcony, 615 S. Cochran Ave. 310/841-2367 dry, parking & WiFi. controlled access, Newly Remodeled Very close to UCLA pool, elevator, parking, • Single • SANTA MONICA & Westwood Village. laundry facility.

Controlled access, 310/208-5166 808 4th St. 310/312-9871 on-sight laundry, * Shopping & Dining in * a/c unit, kitchenette. * 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * • WESTWOOD • Brentwood Village 310/531-3992 * * 10933 Rochester Ave. * * Close to Museums, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath * B R E N T W O O D L* ARGE , U NIQUE The Grove 11730 SUNSET BLVD. AND G ORGEOUS . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ & Restaurants.

NEWLY REMODELED Fireplace, balcony, Spacious a/c, fireplace, Beverly Hills Adj. • • • • • • dishwasher, intercom pool, controlled access, • laundry fac., prkg.

310 S. Sherbourne Dr. entry, elevator, gated • Jr. Executive • Free WiFi Access • 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath parking, gym, pool.

310/473-5061 Newly Remodeled. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • Close to Beach • • Balcony, hardwood flrs., 310/394-7132 WESTWOOD elevator, controlled ••••••• access pool, on-site Rooftop pool, W E S T L . A . 1380 Midvale Ave.• laundry, parking. deck, central air, 12333 TeXaS Ave. • • • • • 310/247-8689 elevator, intercom 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Single Close to Cedars Sinai, entry, on-sight laundry, • • • • • ∞ ∞ ∞ Shops, Transportation gym, parking. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ WiFi, pool, elevator, • • Free WiFi Access • Granite counters, dishGrand Opening ~ 310/476-3824 ~ washer, balcony, stove, controlled access, onBRENTWOOD ’s intercom-entry, on-site sight laundry, parking.

BRENTWOOD & Close to U.C.L.A. Most Spectacular laundry, parking.

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. BRENTWOOD CULVER CITY • WESTWOOD • WESTWOOD 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. The Carlton 550 Veteran Ave. 3830 Vinton Ave. 2 BEDROOM + ( • • • ----- • • • ) 11666 Goshen Ave. ••••• DEN / DINING ROOM • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. + 2.5 BATHS Good closet space, a/c, Very Spacious • • •Single• • Spacious 2-level townhouse. elevator, dishwasher, • • • • SINGLE 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. Remodeled kitchen & bath, controlled access. Close ••••• Single+Loft+1 Ba. Pool, sauna,

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Shops & Restaurants.

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H IKING IN R UNYON W E S T W O O D C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD 10905 Ohio Ave. B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

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922 S. Barrington Av. Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

•• 323/467-8172 •• • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • —————–––– •• LAFAYETTE PARK •• •• Single • • 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. •• • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •• ••

Newly Remodeled.

New hrwd. flrs., stainless steel appl., balcony, Close to shopping controlled access, Wifi, Bright, controlled and dining.

•••••• on-site laundry, prkg.

Granite counter tops, stainaccess, balcony, 310/476-3824 1307 Barry Ave. less steel appliances, pool, elevator, 310/473-1509 laundry facility, prkg. air conditioned, new *CENTURY CITY** SMALL QUIET BLDG. Close To U.C.L.A. hrwd. flrs., designer 2220 S. Beverly Glen 310/477-6856 finishes, balcony, ceiling • • ~ WEST ~ 1 B d .

1 B a . + fan, elevator, controlled • LOS ANGELES WILSHIRE • access. Fitness ctr, yoga • 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. • 12424 TeXaS Ave. C O R R I D O R room, wi-fi, skyview •• • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • 10530-10540 lounge w/ outdoor fire• • S i n g l e • • S PA C I O U S U N I T. Wilshire Bl. place, laundry facilities.

L o t s o f • • • • 2nd floor, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Easy freeway access Character & Charm! on-site laundry, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 213/382-102 1 Glass Fireplace covered parking, Newly Remodeled. controlled access. • 2 B d . + 1 B a . • New hardwood flrs., LOS ANGELES 310/442-8265 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 401 S. HOOVER St. granite counters, Luxury Living stainless steel appl., • • • • • • • • W E S T L .

A . with valet, lush garden • alcove fireplace, 1343 Carmelina Ave. surrounding pool, 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. fridge, laundry facility, - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath gym, elevator, etc. • gated parking, intercom • Bright Unit • Hardwood flrs., granite • • • • • • • • entry, WiFi and more.

Control access, pool, On-site laundry, counters, dishwasher, • 310/552-8064 • dishwasher, elevator, on-site parking. central air, balcony, Rooftop jacuzzi on-site laundry Close to laundry facility. with panoramic transportation. and parking.

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Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR May I congratulate and thank Mayor Mirisch, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Beverly Hills City Councilmembers Bosse, Reims, and Dr. Gold for demonstrating that government can and does work.

This past Tuesday, this City Council spoke as one and said, above all other interests, we shall protect our City's sovereignty, its borders, its neighborhoods and most importantly its citizens’ right to enjoy and prosper “on the street where they live.”

After many years of contentious back and forth battles between builder and citizens, the council resolved this matter fairly and equitably. In effect it established a road map for resolving the need for new building/construction with the need for preserving neighborhoods that are unique and of importance to Beverly Hills.

Thank you for making me proud of our wonderful City, and its council.

Robert Block ****** This past week I read with regret that the Barnum & Bailey Ringling Bros circus was shutting down its tent after 146 years in the business of entertaining the masses. Some 462 employees are affected by this shutdown. The circus has suffered in recent years because of rising ticket sales and issues regarding the treatment of animals used for performances.

This news immediately reminded me of a very special friend of mine, Frank Avruch is the actor who played Bozo the Clown on TV in Bozo's Big Top show I watched as a kid in the mid 1960s.

Frank did a nationally syndicated Bozo show seen around the country, which I watched and loved as a boy on KCOP TV here in Los Angeles.

I’ve never actually met Frank Avruch in person but have spoken to him on the phone and been trying for years to revive the Bozo character in some way for television or animation working with the family of Larry Harmon, who was the owner of Bozo's production rights. The 1960s Bozo Big Top shows have been released on two DVD sets, so Frank's classic turn as “The World's Most Famous Clown” lives on for so many Bozo fans, like Oprah Winfrey and Tom Cruise.

When I called Frank this week concerned that Bozo The Clown was now “homeless”with the Circus shutting down, he laughed and said “Bozo will survive. He's been around nearly 70 years and will find his way.”

Frank is still a celebrity in his hometown of Boston, where he has been on TV for 60+ years hosting movies on TV and doing entertainment reporting. Many baby boomers remember Frank fondly as ”their old pal Bozo.”

With our world in such a cynical stronghold these days, a character like Bozo is a welcome alternative with his ”just keep laughing” motto. I always thought it was off message for people to use the term “No Bozos!” as if to say “no idiots allowed.” Bozo stands for mirth and merriment not ineptitude.

Bozo was originally created in the 1940s by long time Beverly Hills resident Alan Livingston the former head of Capitol records. Alan's wife, Nancy Olson, the actress who played the ingenue in the film classic Sunset Boulevard, still lives in Beverly Hills and remembers how even Frank Sinatra loved Bozo and posed for a photo with a Bozo puppet during a visit to Capitol Records in the 1950s.

I have invited Bozo to come visit Beverly Hills sometime soon. Maybe our City will even become Bozo's adopted hometown..you never know. Frank said he thought Bozo would love Beverly Hills and a visit to the famed Polo Lounge would surely raise a few eyebrows... but none higher than Bozo’s of course!

Hal Lifson ****** Okay, so let me get this straight, the City Council is going to give exclusive worldwide use of the Beverly Hills shield to a group which is then going to sublease agreements to any number of manufacturers which have a whole line of products for a $25,000 payment for two years and then get $75,000 in two years. (I now see it has it upped it to four years).

Do we really need this money to have our shield on torn up garments and underwear along with chocolates, assorted sundries, novelties and whatever.

We are proud of this shield. To cheapen our image with it’s placement on products that are not appropriate is unacceptable.

We are spending millions to currently brand our City with this shield creating grand entrances that include Wilshire/San Vicente and soon behind the electric fountain, not to mention all City’s business cards, vehicles and maybe 1,000 other applications.

This symbol brings pride to the holder.

Now let’s talk about my exclusion from these liaison meetings which needs unbiased input from the community especially including persons with nothing to gain.

I was there at a liaison committee meeting which included Thomas White but was told that he did not have an economic interest in the marketing of goods and services until I saw him lobbying for this company in front of the City Council.

How much time has City staff including the city attorney’s office worked on this.

If you remember my comments at that meeting, I had also asked what was the amount of the contract that allows The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills the use of the Beverly Hills shield in perpetuity. The answer I got was $10,000.

This show has really has nothing to do with us as most of them do not live here and are not exactly role models. We need citizen oversight.

I have not been notified of any subsequent meetings and am really concerned about this.

This shield is prominently displayed at the entrances to our City and is on the name tags you wear.

We are about to put a beautiful sign behind the electric fountain that is stating you are in Beverly Hills and I don’t want to see people lounging around the electric fountain and the Beverly Hills sign in these clothes. Subsequently, I have spoken to num erous City Councilmembers about this issue and they will put this on hold until having a chance to further review and solicit public input.

Robbie Anderson ****** At the regular school board meeting last week, over an hour and a half was spent on public comment as supporters of Hawthorne School begged the school board not to close the facility. The fact was the board never intended to close this school and this idea was one of many presented at a study session the previous week on how to reduce the budget.

I applaud the boardmembers for proposing this idea, but not because it is a good one. I applaud them for their willingness to brainstorm in public and consider every possibility for making the school district financially stronger.

In the advanced concept development class I taught at Otis College of Art and Design, one lesson of mine showed how good ideas come from many ideas and how sometimes a good idea can grow out of a bad one. Fear of rejection or ridicule can only stunt the creative process.

It’s a shame that the president of the school board refused to allow boardmembers to explain the intent for proposing the idea and that the board had no intention of shutting down the school. Not allowing boardmembers to speak wasted much time for the board, staff, parents and those of us watching the meeting. Did not the president overstep his authority?

What’s more shameful is that if the organizer(s) of the dozens of parents who came out to speak at the Board of Education meeting had devoted the same effort to pass Measure Y–the bond measure which would have rebuilt Hawthorne School into a safe, 21st century learning environment–the measure would have passed. Sadly, only 349 votes were lacking of the 66.7-percent threshold. Or if the board president who presided over last week's meeting had agreed to put this bond measure on the ballot and not campaigned against it, the measure would have also passed - easily. Then only 55-percent “yes” votes would have been needed.

Lewis Hall

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Jan. 20). Inside you there are many places you haven't gone yet. The potential is shimmering, though you'll have a lot of self-control in this regard so the year will gently unfold for you.

Relationships are your ticket to new lands inside and out. Financial rewards are best in February, April and July. Libra and Sagittarius adore you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s fine luck that you are not tempted by the same things that others in your group find irresistible. You will help the others focus and stick to what's positive and productive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). As you bring order and tidiness to your home, you confront yourself, remember details of life, decide who you want to be, see who you are, and (bonus!) get a clean place to operate from.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). To develop a crush on someone who is unreachable, unknown or very distant is more or less common. To develop a crush on someone you're already in a committed relationship with is love at its finest.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Colors reflect. Sound echoes. You shine back at your love with distortions lovely and confusing, glints of sparkle and fading sunshade. It’s not an accurate representation but a personal one -- the only kind a person can give.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Why things end up where they do is a question you constantly have going in your mind today, partly because you don’t want what you're working on to end up in the same way. You’ll find out then plot your course differently.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The great prizes of the day are connected with your home and all it means to you. There’s a spirit you cultivate there–very much alive and generating energy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). People will receive your creative output in a variety of ways, some that may please you, some that may offend. You really have no control over it. As a creative person, your job is to create and let go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The part of your mind that’s wrapped up in an endless, nagging to-do list is really bogging you down. Bottom line, if it can't be scheduled, it won’t be done. Either put it on the calendar or cross it off and forget it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll find a new affinity for a relationship, interest or object you possess. It's like finding treasure in your own pocket. The feeling of wealth costs nothing to you. Sweet felicity!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will alternate between producing beautiful work and admiring the beautiful work of others. These tones are both so enjoyable and becoming on you. This is a good day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Being too comfortable is disempowering. Agitation can be a favorable condition. Go deeper into your agitation. Let it move you to make a difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). First place, second place —it’s nice to get a medal, but really what matters more is doing the best you can with what you have. It's better to feel progress and not place than to win first place without feeling progress.

POLICE BLOTTER

These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets.

ASSAULT 01/13 400 S. Bedford Dr. BURGLARIES 01/08 700 N. Maple Dr. ($39,000) 01/09 300 N. Canon Dr. ($141) 01/09 900 N. Bedford Dr. 01/09 9700 Wilshire Blvd 01/11 100 N. Le Doux Rd. ($74,000) 01/11 9500 Wilshire Blvd.

01/11 9400 W. Olympic Bl. 01/11 1200 Park Way ($400) 01/11 9000 Wilshire Bl. ($113) 01/11 1300 Park Way ($1,450) 01/13 1000 Laurel Way ($200)

01/15 100 S. Elm Dr. ($3,550) GRAND THEFTS 10/20 9400 Sunset Blvd. ($2,988,370) 10/31 9900 Durant Dr. ($6,000) 12/13 9400 Wilshire Bl. ($4,000) 01/09 9800 Wilshire Bl. ($4,000) 01/09 600 N. Elm Dr. ($3,600) 01/09 900 N. Crescent Dr. ($3,920) 01/09 300 N. Oakhurst ($8,220) 01/11 100 Spalding Dr. 01/12 600 N. Linden Dr. ($2,124) 01/14 1000 Hillcrest Road 01/14 1000 Hillcrest Road

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