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February 8, 2019

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The BHHS Marching Band and Color Guard performed at Disney’s Main Street Parade.

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The Beverly High Acadeca team placed second in an L.A. County tournament. 4

Be prepared for upcoming street closures due to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

5 •Valentine’s Day •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 For The Best Greek Food On The West Coast During These Past 25 Years, The World Came To Taverna Tony In Malibu. Where They Wined And Dined As The Live Bazookie Music Played And Guests Were Often Jazzed To Dance Al La Grecque

CLASSIFIEDS • Announcements • Real Estate • Rentals • Sales • and More

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School Board Wrestles With Semantics Over Education

By Laura Coleman Despite assurances to the school community last week by Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Michael Bregy that interested parties would be kept apprised of the process to reconfigure the century-old school district to include a dedicated middle school, it appears that proposed changes are happening too quickly to adequately keep the community informed.

At Tuesday afternoon’s poorly attended study session, which beyond those on the dais or making presentations to the board included only the Courier to

observe, BHUSD Director of Communications Romi Azevedo shared that a newly formed Brand Identity Committee was now mulling over the prospect of renaming Beverly Vista in anticipation of its transformation to become a middle school.

“I’m representing the committee,” Azevedo told the board once it became clear that the even the board had not been keyed into the details of this new committee.

Board member Tristen Walker-Shuman, who on several occasions throughout the study session emphasized the importance of keeping the community (see ‘SCHOOL BOARD’ page 12)

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s L.A. ‘What You Do Matters’ Dinner Set For March 6

By Laura Coleman It is up to all of us to ensure that “never again” does the world sink to such a low as to allow for the systematic murder of six million people.

To that end, efforts by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to ensure the preservation of history and tools for teaching are critical.

The museum’s upcoming 2019 Los Angeles Dinner “What You Do Matters,” set for Wednesday, March 6, at The Beverly Hilton, will honor Sylvie and Mark Deutsch and Linda and Tony Rubin, with its National Leadership Award for their contributions to preserving the history of the Holocaust.

“Sylvie and Mark Deutsch and Linda and Tony Rubin are

Sylvie and Mark Deutsch

(see ‘HOLOCAUST MUSEUM’ page 14)

Linda and Tony Rubin

All of them stated unequivocally that they would not agree to vote on the Ordinance Tuesday night.

Councilmember Les Friedman could find his way to it, but he did not wish to vote on something so important so late at night.

Mayor Gold was simply frustrated with the endless discussions and disagreements.

Proposals in the Draft Ordinance included raising the annual rent increase, which is currently CPI or 3-7 percent.

The raise would be 3.5-7.5 percent. Other provisions include excluding owner-occupied duplexes, adding passthroughs, protections for students and teachers, matters that can be called up to City (see ‘RSO’ page 8)

Markowitz’s ‘Thousands’ Did Not Show Up To City Council Meeting Tuesday

By Victoria Talbot Vera Markowitz and her campaign fizzled.

Before Markowitz could even get started Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council had a few things to read into the record about Chief Sandra Spagnoli and the efforts to discredit her and paint her and the department as racists and bigots.

First, Councilmember Lili Bosse read a letter from former Menlo Park Police Commander Lacey Burt.

“I am deeply troubled to hear the allegations that Chief of Police Sandra Spagnoli discriminated against individuals based on their sexual orientation,” began the letter. “I am a retired California Police Executive with over 30 years’ Koursaris Archives

CHINESE NEW YEAR – Last Friday, Mayor Julian Gold posed for a photo with a group of international beauty pageant contestants dressed in red for the Chinese New Year, where hundreds of people gatherered to celebrate the Year of the Pig at O’Gara’s Rolls Royce Showroom.

By Victoria Talbot After three and a half hours of public comment and council debate on the draft Rent Stabilization Ordinance, a frustrated Mayor Julian Gold turned to his fellow councilmembers and asked if they would agree to “take it offline.”

Initially, Gold’s intention was to establish an ad hoc committee to hammer out the many details that created such a log jam among council members that the ordinance could not move forward Tuesday evening.

As the clock neared midnight, it was clear that neither Vice Mayor John Mirisch nor Councilmembers Bob Wunderlich and Lili Bosse were satisfied that the ordinance passed muster.

experience, and I am openly gay.”

Burt identified herself as Spagnoli’s assigned training officer at the police academy who has become a “friend and confident.”

“She has always been a loving and supportive person and has NEVER cast judgment regarding my lifestyle. In fact, in 2010 she attended one of the most important days of my life, which was my wedding…

So, you can see why I am so troubled,” read the letter.

Vice Mayor John Mirisch also read the contents of his editorial from last week’s Courier into the record, stopping to play a video of Markowitz at a town hall meeting last year that he construed (see ‘SMEAR CAMPAIGN’ page 15)

LOVE THAT’S HERE TO STAY — Tony Koursaris sold his iconic Taverna Tony after 25 years to be with his wife Liza who's health was of concern.

To honor Liza and his father whose artistic talent was a marvel, he built the Malibu Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Spyridon, a work of art, on a sunny grassy knoll near the sea.

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: Thursday, February 28, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Council Chamber – Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROJECT TO APPLY FOR A HILLSIDE R-1 PERMIT TO ALLOW CUMULATIVE FLOOR AREA TO EXCEED 15,000 SQUARE FEET.

PROJECT ADDRESS: 425-429 North Palm Drive The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2019, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider: A time extension request for a previously approved Development Plan Review (DPR) and R-4 Permit to allow the construction of a new 55,090 square foot, 55-foot tall, five-story, 20-unit multiple residential development at 425-429 North Palm Drive.

Pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-207, extensions for discretionary approvals may be granted after a duly noticed public hearing is held pursuant to the same noticing procedures applicable to the approval of the original application, and if the reviewing authority determines that conditions and regulations affecting development in the City have not changed in a manner that would warrant reconsideration of the findings and decision made at the time of original approval.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The project was previously found to be exempt from the provisions of the State CEQA guidelines as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption (Infill Development Projects). This exemption is applicable to infill projects which are consistent with local general plan and zoning requirements, and would not have any significant impacts to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to find the project exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (Infill Development Projects).

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Written comments may also be submitted prior to the public hearing to the Planning Division via mail at: attn.

Juan Arauz, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Comments may also be submitted via email at: jarauz@beverlyhills.org.

Any written comments received by Wednesday, February 20, 2019 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comments received after Wednesday, February 20, 2019, but prior the public hearing, will be distributed to the Commission under separate cover.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

Please note that any comments received prior to or during the public hearing will be considered as part of the public record.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Juan Arauz, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127, or by email at jarauz@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

The proposed Ordinance, which was considered and recommended by the Planning Commission, includes an amendment to Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) §10-3-2550.E that modifies the eligibility requirements for the Hillside R-1 Permit to allow cumulative floor area to exceed 15,000 square feet. Specifically, the language of BHMC §10-3-2550.E would be modified to make it clear that projects on sites with existing structures that exceed current maximum allowable floor area calculations (legal nonconforming structures) are eligible to apply for the Hillside R-1 Permit to allow cumulative floor area on a site to exceed 15,000 square feet, and that the request can be considered by the reviewing authority.

Additionally, an alternative ordinance will also be presented to the City Council for their consideration. The alternative ordinance would require structures that are legally nonconforming with respect to the floor area allowed by BHMC §10-3-2502.B to comply with such subsection in order to be eligible to apply for approval of the Hillside R-1 Permit to allow cumulative floor area on a site to exceed 15,000 square feet. The alternative ordinance was considered but not recommended by the Planning Commission.

The proposed Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, there is no possibility that the proposed code amendment may have a significant effect on the environment because the modification does not authorize any physical changes in the environment and requires discretionary review whenever a specific development project is proposed. Therefore, the City Council will consider finding that the amendment is 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.

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments also may be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments should be received prior to the public hearing.

Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Cindy Gordon, AICP, Associate Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at (310) 285-1191, or by email at cgordon@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including the project plans, environmental documentation, and associated documents, is on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ, CRM, MMC Assistant City Clerk

Sincerely: Juan Arauz, Associate Planner In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1127 or TTY (310) 285-6881.

Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

www.beverlyhills.org

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881.

Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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BEVERLY HILLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HEARING DATE: HEARING TIME: HEARING LOCATION:

Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:00 PM City Council Chamber – Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

PROJECT LOCATION:

100 North Crescent Drive (cross street: Wilshire Boulevard)

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2019, will hold a public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, to consider a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Text Amendment, and Planned Development Permit for the property located at 100 North Crescent Drive.

Project Description: • General Plan Amendment. The subject property currently has a Low Density General Commercial land use designation, which allows for a 2.0:1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and a maximum height of 45 feet. The Project seeks to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to apply the existing Medium Density Commercial land use designation to the subject property, which would allow the height and density of the requested project. The Medium Density Commercial land use designation allows for a maximum building height of 92 feet and a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 3.6:1. The park portion of the property currently has a land use designation of Parks, which would not change under the proposal. The Planning Commission would make a recommendation to the City Council regarding this legislative act.

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Zoning Map and Zone Text Amendment. The subject property is currently zoned C-3. The Project includes a request to create a new Overlay Zone, the Entertainment Office Planned Development 2 Overlay Zone (E-O-PD-2), and apply the Overlay Zone to the project site. The zone text amendment would establish height, density, and parking requirements as well as other relevant development standards for the E-O-PD-2 Overlay Zone. The proposed height limit of the E-O-PD-2 overlay zone would be 75 feet, with Director discretion to allow up to 80 feet if technical difficulties are encountered during building construction. The proposed E-O-PD-2 overlay zone would allow for a maximum FAR of 2.75:1. The proposed overlay zone would also allow the use of non-standard parking space types to count toward parking requirements. The existing three levels of subterranean parking would remain; however, compact spaces, tandem spaces, and drive-aisle spaces would be allowed to meet parking requirements, thereby increasing the number and types of parking spaces that can be used to meet on-site parking requirements from 317 to 461. The City’s Zoning Map must be amended in order to apply the E-O-PD-2 overlay zone to the subject property. The Planning Commission would make a recommendation to the City Council regarding this legislative act.

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Planned Development. The proposed Entertainment Office Planned Development Overlay Zone includes language requiring a Planned Development to allow construction of the proposed Project. The proposed Project would have a floor area ratio of 2.75:1 and a maximum building height of 72 feet. The Planning Commission is the approval authority for the requested Planned Development; however, any Planning Commission decision would be contingent on City Council approval of the aforementioned legislative actions.

A Development Agreement is also being proposed by the applicant in conjunction with the proposed project. The Planning Commission does not have a formal role in negotiating the terms of the Proposed Development Agreement; however the Commission may discuss and highlight items for consideration by the City Council should negotiations be undertaken, and must provide a review of any future Development Agreement document with respect to the General Plan.

Environmental Review. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City of Beverly Hills has prepared an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to analyze potential environmental impacts associated with development of the project. The EIR for this project consists of a Draft EIR as well as a Recirculated Draft EIR which contains sections revised since the original circulation of the environmental document.

The notice of availability of the Draft EIR was published on November 10, 2017. The Draft EIR was circulated for the required 45-day public review period between November 13, 2017 through January 5, 2018. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on December 13, 2017 to review the Draft EIR during the 45-day public review period.

As a result of modifications to the project as well as the completion of additional analysis responsive to comments received during the Draft EIR comment period, certain sections of the EIR were rewritten and recirculated for public review as a Recirculated Draft EIR. The recirculated sections of the Draft EIR included the following sections: Project Description, Aesthetics, Cultural Resources, Noise, Transportation and Traffic, and Alternatives. The notice of the availability of the Recirculated Draft EIR was published on October 29, 2018. The 45-day public review period for Recirculated Draft EIR occurred between October 29, 2018 through December 13, 2018. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on November 29, 2018 to review the Recirculated Draft EIR. The environmental documents for this project are available at www.beverlyhills.org/environmental, as well as at the City of Beverly Hills Public Library, the City Clerk’s office, and Community Development Department.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Written comments also may be submitted prior to the public hearing to the Planning Division, via mail: attn. Alek Miller, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Written comments may also be submitted via email to amiller@beverlyhills.org. Any written comments received by close of business on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comment received after Tuesday, February 19, 2019 will be provided to the Planning Commission under separate cover.

According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Alek Miller, AICP, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1196, or by email at amiller@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely, Alek Miller, AICP, Associate Planner

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

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Beverly Hills Seeks Ban On Sales Of Tobacco

AND THE BAND MARCHES ON – The Beverly Hills High School Marching Band and Color Guard of 75 students, under the direction of Bill Bradbury, performed in Disneyland’s Main Street Parade on Thursday, Jan. 31, as part of the Disney Arts Showcase. The BHHS Marching Band and Color Guard have been given this prestigious opportunity every year for over a decade. This year they played a medley of military and patriotic tunes called “Main Street America” while marching on Main Street, USA, Disneyland.

Beverly Hills High Acadeca Nabs 1st Place In County Academic Decathlon Super Quiz

By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills High School Academic Decathlon tied for first place in the LA County Academic Decathlon Super Quiz at a ceremony yesterday afternoon at the Quiet Cannon Country Club Montebello. West High School in Torrance also shared the first place spot with BHHS. The nine-member team will now compete at the state competition in March.

With over 300 students competing, BHHS senior Katie Wu was the second highest individual scorer in the competition with the team as a whole earning gold for being the most improved scoring school.

Beverly Hills ranked third in the overall team score among the 39 schools that competed in this year’s Acadeca LA County Regionals.

“We are so proud of the accomplishments of our incredible team of students led

by Coach Mathias and Coach Johnson,” said BHHS Principal Mark Mead. “They've worked

Back row (from left): Adrian Lo, Claire Kim, Daniel Wiener, Katie Wu and David Noah Pals. Front row (from left): Maxbryan Cosmosse and Nellie Soames. Not pictured: Ian Kim and Claire German.

since last April reviewing study guides, reading novels, and writing speeches for this year's theme, the 1960’s. These coaches and students have dedicated to daily study, weekend work, and competition preparation. This team's commitment to this success is second-to-none.”

The BHHS team began preparation almost a year ago and has spent hundreds of hours becoming scholars and Renaissance people, amassing

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills’ “Healthy City” nickname may soon mean that the sale of tobacco products will be banned in the City of Beverly Hills. This could make the City the first in the U.S. to ban all sales of tobacco.

At a City Council Study Session Tuesday, the City Council explored the possibility of banning the sale of cigarettes and all tobacco products within the City, directing the Health & Safety Commission to prepare a draft ordinance.

The item was brought to consideration by Mayor Julian Gold and Vice Mayor John Mirisch.

According to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code “tobacco products” include those containing, made or derived from tobacco or nicotine intended for human consumption. That includes pipe tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, snuff, chewing tobacco and smokeless tobacco.

It also includes any electronic cigarettes and any component, part or accessory intended or reasonably expected to be used with a tobacco product.

The City excludes any tobacco FDA-approved cessation products from this definition.

Last year, the City moved to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products and vaping products, the first time the City targeted sales since adopting an ordinance in 2010 to require tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers to go through a permitting process, in addition to state licensing. The ban on flavored tobacco products became effective on Dec. 21 last year.

In 2017, smoking was prohibited in multi-family housing, the public right-of-ways, and also prohibited smoking 20 feet from open air dining.

The ban includes marijuana products as well as traditional tobacco products and electronic cigarette products.

Smoking has long been banned in public areas, and the City of Beverly Hills was the first to ban smoking in restaurants.

To date, according to the agenda report, there has yet to be a municipal ban on sales of (see ‘TOBACCO BAN’ page 13)

MARVELOUS MINA – Mina is an 8-month-old Yorkie Chi mix who weighs five pounds. She is a very sweet puppy who is anxiously awaiting her forever home.

For more information on Mina and to learn how to adopt her, visit www.shelterhopepetshop.org or call 805-379-3538.

an incredible amount of knowledge into the 1960’s.

The Decathlon is an academic competition in which students master ten subjects at a college level, including Art, Economics, Essay-writing, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Interview Skills, Science, Social Science, and Public Speaking. A team consists of three ‘A’ students (Honors), three ‘B’ students (Scholastic), and three ‘C’ students (Varsity).

Princeton Review Recognizes Beverly High College Counselor Casey Rowley

By Laura Coleman It’s hard to believe that until four years ago, Beverly Hills High School never had a college counselor. Today, Casey Rowley, now in her second year at BHHS, is working hard to ensure that all students can access the opportunities they need to excel in their future endeavors.

In recognition of Rowley’s efforts, this week the Princeton Review selected her as one of “20 School Counselors Who Make a Difference.”

“Our role as school counselors is to give students the best options,” she told the Courier. “It’s incredible to be recognized in a profession of

so many professionals.”

From comprehensive college programming starting in 9th grade, which includes college fairs and opportunities for students to meet individually with over 120 college counselors, Rowley emphasized the importance of interactive opportunities for students.

“We are very fortunate to be in a district that values the college counselor position,” said Beverly Hills Unified Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Dustin Seemann. “Many school districts across the U.S. do not have a college counselor.

Without the guidance of Casey Rowley, some of our students

could be navigating this (postsecondary) decision blindly.

With her expertise, I am confident that our students and parents are receiving the most up to date information on the post-secondary application process.”

In addition to helping BHHS seniors with the college applications and spearheading essay workshops, and even summer “boot camps,” Rowley frequently posts on her blog (https://collegecounselorrowley.com) in an effort to offer the school community, and beyond, helpful tips in being successful in the college application process.

Rowley predicted that with the creation of a dedicated middle school, Beverly Hills public school students would have the opportunity to be even more focused on posthigh school pathways. Around 44 percent of BHHS graduates started attending a two-year

college after graduation last year.

Board of Education President Noah Margo emphasized the importance of the position in building a better BHHS. “The position of college counselor is undeniably paramount to our students’ postsecondary experiences,” said Margo said. “While most high school faculty members and administrators are focused on the ‘here and now’ of our students, Casey Rowley is focused on ‘what comes next?’ She is what is best of our school and her knowledge and dedication to the students and their success is unparalleled.”

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Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission To Recognize National Kindness Week

HEALTH & SAFETY – For the month of January, Chair Gary Ross of the Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission honored the Beverly Hills High School Medical Science Academy, including coordinator Colleen Lynch, and students Sophia Cohen, Penelope LaPaglia, Jason Mirharooni, and Leonardo Padilla for their anti-smoking efforts, including speaking at the Health and Safety Commission meetings and City Council meetings on smoking cessation. Top row, from left: Dr. Michael Bregy, Cathy Baker, Daniel Nazarian, DMD, Gary Ross, Colleen Lynch, Myra Demeter, PhD, Myra Lurie and Isabel Hacker. Seated, from left: Jason Mirharooni, Penelope LaPaglia, Sophia Cohen and Leonardo Padilla.

Beverly Hills High School Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer Teams Reach CIF Playoffs

By Matt Lopez After wrapping up an undefeated run through the Ocean League, the Beverly Hills High boys basketball team is set to begin play Friday night in the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs.

The Normans (21-4, 10-0) will face Saugus on Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Swim Gym in the first round of the playoffs.

The winner of Friday night’s game will face Cypress on Tuesday in the second round. Cypress, which is 26-2 overall this season, received a first round bye.

The Normans ended their regular season on January 31 in a 57-42 victory over Culver City, clinching the Ocean League title and undefeated run through league play.

Saugus enters Friday’s contest with an 18-8 overall record, but riding a four-game winning streak into the playoffs. Saugus did play Beverly Hills’ Ocean League rival Santa Monica earlier this season, and defeated them 51-48.

Girls soccer The Beverly Hills boys hoops team aren’t the only ones participating in the playoffs. The BHHS girls soccer

team, fresh off an Ocean League title of its own, will play in the second round of the CIF-SS Division 4 playoffs today at 3:30 p.m. against Patriot.

The BHHS girls started their playoff run on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over Lompoc.

Dani Elitzur and Sara Schwartz each scored a goal for BHHS in the win. Lauren Stein had an assist for BHHS (14-4-2).

Patriot enters Friday's second-round contest at 15-5-5 overall.

Vanity Fair Oscar Party Street Closures

OSCAR IS BACK, AND SO IS VANITY FAIR – The City of Beverlty Hills will once again be the venue for the annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party on the 400 block of North Crescent Drive on the evening of Sunday, February 24 outside City Hall. As crews begin work to assemble the stage and venue, Crescent Drive between N. Santa Monica Boulevard and S. Santa Monica Boulevard will be closed beginning late Tuesday, February 12 through Thursday, February 28. All merchants on Crescent Drive are open and accessible during the partial closure. Motorists are urged to use alternates routes and heed all directional signage. For more information, please contact the City of Beverly Hills Film and Special Events Office at 310-285-2408.

By Victoria Talbot Celebrate your own acts of kindness with the Human Relations Commission (HRC) beginning Feb. 17 at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market for National Kindness Week.

The HRC was recognized Tuesday evening by Mayor Julian Gold and City Councilmembers for their efforts on behalf of the upcoming week to celebrate kindness.

The City of Beverly Hills has been recognized for the HRC’s Embrace Civility campaign, receiving the Outstanding Achievement City Livability Award for cities with fewer than 100,000 people from the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 2014.

The HRC annually honors a group or individual with the Embrace Civility Award for those who are a role model of civic responsibility who encourage good neighbor-toneighbor relationships and promote civil discourse and behavior in public life.

With their efforts, the HRC is adding yet another layer to treating one another in a civil manner; celebrating kindness.

The City of Beverly Hills will mark the week with events curated by the Human Relations Commission.

On Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Public Library, Kindness Week kicks off with a free screening of Won’t You Be My Neighbor. The film is an acclaimed documentary on the notable achievements of Fred

Rogers, the award-winning, ground-breaking children’s television personality and author of 36 books.

On Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. there will be a booth sponsored by the HRC, where visitors can pledge their commitment to kindness.

For Monday, Feb. 19, President’s Day, the Commission is asking the public to “participate in acts of kindness with your family and friends during the holiday.”

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 10 11a.m., there will be a special Baby Story Time at the Beverly Hills Public Library featuring a story about kindness that includes creative free play for pre-walkers.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, is Practice Kindness at School day. The HRC encourages students to “practice kindness and civility with their classmates.”

On Thursday, Feb. 21, there will be a special screening of Won’t You Be My Neighbor at 1 p.m. The screening will at the Roxbury Community Center for the weekly senior movie.

On Friday, Feb. 22, the Beverly Hills Public Library will entertain preschoolers with books about kindness in the Beverly Hills Preschool program.

It is hard to find fault with kind gestures in the world. For more information, contact Human Services at 310-2851006 or email humanservices@beverlyhills.org.

Natural History Museum Plays Host To ‘Night Of Ideas’

By Laura Coleman Last Friday evening, from 6 p.m. to midnight, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) played host to the “Night of Ideas,” an annual worldwide event that celebrates the stream of ideas between countries, cultures, and generations.

Packed with millennials who enjoyed engaging, thoughtful discussions amidst a backdrop of dinosaur fossils and taxidermied mammals in the century-old building, the DINO DISCUSSIONS– A Tyrannosaurus evening was designed to Rex growth series in the Dinosaur Hall of make people think about the Natural History Museum is among the their future while engag- exciting exhibits at the county museum. ment and future cities with U.S. ing in the present.

Presented by NHM and and French thought leaders; live Cultural Services of the French DJs and musical performances; Embassy, the L.A. lineup includ- French film screenings; and ed a “Liminal Sound Bath” with even “science speed dating” Jónsi (of Sigur Rós), Alex with experts opining on everySomers, and Paul Corley; a thing from the future of L.A.’s vegan fashion show by Le ocean to which insects may be Frenchlab; panel discussions hiding in nursery plants. and mini-talks on the environ(see ‘NHM’ page 13)

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wanted also to symbolize my love for the people of Malibu, who’ve been supportive of me with their loyal devotion to Taverna Tony.”

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n truth, the world came to Taverna Tony. Powerful film moguls: Jim Gianopulos; James Cameron, who considers it his office cafeteria; Jerry Bruckheimer; Barry Diller; David Geffen; Steven Spielberg, others.

“The love of husband and wife is the force that welds society together,” declared St. John of Chrysostom, and it suits our popular Tony Koursaris, who created the Malibu’s Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Spyridon to honor his wife, Liza, and his artistic father, Spyridon.

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above all,” says Tony Koursaris, founder of Malibu’s Taverna Tony, the most successful Greek restaurant on the West Coast which he tasked us 25 years ago to name.

ing this with stone masonryexpert friends and pew architects every afternoon for years when I was not hosting or taking care of business at Taverna

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Tony. This also took my mind away from personal problems I was encountering. Building this beautiful structure occupied my mind in another way

long with the salt-andpepper of celebritydom: Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who celebrated their wedding anniversary catered by Tony; birthday partying Berry Gordy; Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio co-staring in

Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood that is scheduled for release in July; John Stamos; Cindy Crawford and Randy Gerber; Mitzi Gaynor, who praises Tony’s roast spring lamb as the best she’s had; Tony Hopkins; Seal; Linda Thompson; Tony Danza; and CSI:NY’s Melina Kanakaredes.

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’m comforted with this change in my life, knowing that I’m with my wife and memories of my gifted father,” adds Tony.

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hile I loved the hard work behind and in front of Taverna Tony, I’m happy to be on my own.

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ho knows what awaits in the sweet thereafter.”

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e sold it this past September to restaurateur Zane Koss, who promised to keep everything as it was.

Now he could devote time to his wife Liza, and her health concerns. Tony and Liza have a daughter, Irini, whose name translates as peace.

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e wanted to spend time writing about his father, Spyridon, whose ecclesiastical wood carvings and elegant iconography paintings grace numerous churches in London, Athens and the Greek Islands.

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a natural artistic talent.

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s we know, those of us who worship or visit Greek Orthodox cathedrals know how unusual the icons are to recreate.

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Council, creation of a Rent Stabilization Commission, evictions for owners and specified relatives and modifying major remodeling costs.

The most contentious issue on the table, first year “Probationary Tenancy,” proved to be a sticking point with both Wunderlich and Bosse. This provision, added from the dais at the Nov. 20, 2018 Council Study Session by Mirisch, is a form of No-Cause Eviction, said renter Alma Ordaz.

Last year, the Council passed an Urgency Ordinance ending “No-Cause Evictions,” which gave landlords the authority to terminate a resident at any time without relocation fees.

According to the Draft Ordinance, in the first year of tenancy, a landlord can inform a tenant that after their year ends, the residency would be terminated. The tenant would not be provided a reason for termination, nor would there be recourse or relocation fees.

Bosse and Wunderlich agreed that the “Disruptive Tenant” provision addressed any issues covered by Probationary Tenancy in a transparent manner in which the tenant would be aware of

the circumstances of termination and be allowed a review by the RSO Commission that could be called up by the City Council.

Probationary Tenancy was widely opposed in tenant comments and it was not supported in landlords’ comments.

Wunderlich also objected to ambiguous terminology in the language of the Ordinance.

He asked for additional time to review “unintended consequences.”

Wunderlich expressed concern over the maintenance of existing properties as well as affordability issues for renters and statewide mandates for affordable housing.

There were disagreements about excluding owner-occupied duplexes and the language in the Ordinance, about evicting tenants to house four generations of family members, relocation fees that do not capture the cost of relocation and creating additional relocation fees for three-bedroom units.

Currently, relocation fees in Beverly Hills are $6,446.91 for a studio, $9,523.07 for a one-bedroom and $12,902.15 for two-bedrooms or more. The City adds $2,000 for households with children, seniors or adults with special needs.

By comparison, a single in Santa Monica is $9,950; 1 bed-

room is $15,300; 2-bedroom or more is $20,750. For vulnerable households, the fees increase to $11,450, $17,650 and $23,850.

In West Hollywood, relocation fees for a studio are $7,121; one-bedroom is $10,055; 2-bedrooms is $13,544 and more than two bedrooms is $17,875.

“Qualified tenants” receive $18,851 for incomes between $54,251-$81,377 and lower incomes up to $54,250 receive $23,738.

A separate power point presentation by Jane Carlson of HR&A Advisors addressed passthroughs and annual rent increases, which can amount to hundreds of dollars.

Evictions for major remodeling, currently set at a very low dollar amount, are being used to evict tenants. Assistant Director of Rent Stabilization Helen Morales included a presentation with updated remodeling costs, which also generated debate.

Mirisch’s most pressing sticking point is addressing the expansion of the Mills Act to bring relief to building owners to maintain and preserve historic properties through tax breaks rather than through increasing rents.

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was an integral part of this. I am frustrated that we haven’t looked at this. It is beneficial to owners and to housing stock,” said Mirisch.

Mirisch was also adamant that tenants should be able to initiate Disruptive Tenant proceedings in the event that a landlord has not, and when the overall quality of residential life is affected by a disruptive tenant.

Mirisch pointed out that a provision that allows students and teachers to finish the school year before being forced to vacate does not specify what kind of teachers or schools.

Another issue that was not in the Draft Ordinance was Habitability Standards. The Council has previously stated that they want more hard data, which is coming available through the Rental Registry.

There seemed to be a consensus to initiate inspections, both random and scheduled, to preserve habitability standards for tenants.

Finally, the entire council agreed that these matters should be hashed out amongst those who are most affected within a commission. They agreed to form a Rent Stabilization Commission made up of two renters, two landlords and one resident that is not a renter or a landlord.

There will also be three alternates: a landlord, a renter and the other.

The Ordinance to create this new Rent Stabilization Commission will come back to the Council on March 5. A second reading cannot take place until April 2; City Council Reorganization will take place at the second meeting in March on March 20. The Ordinance does not become law for 30 days following the second reading, which will be the beginning of May, when applicants can begin to apply for the positions.

Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Mayor Julian Gold will act as ad hocs. The motion was unanimously approved.

Since the City began the process over two years ago, there have been many improvements for tenants. The annual rent increase of 10 percent was reduced to CPI or 3-7 percent. No-Cause Evictions have been banned. The Rental Registry provides the City with hard data that was previously unavailable. Renters who are forced to move can now expect to receive relocation fees.

There is a review process.

Landlords have a Disruptive Tenant provision to remove those tenants that interrupt peaceful habitation.

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Dr. Paul F. Kantor Named New Cardiology Renowned Oncologist Dr. Steven O’Day Chief, Heart Institute Co-Director At CHLA To Lead John Wayne Cancer Institute After an extensive search across North America, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has appointed Paul F. Kantor, MBBCh, MSc, FRCPC, as the new chief of the division of cardiology and co-director of CHLA’s Heart Institute. Dr. Kantor also will serve as professor in the pediatrics department at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.

“We are honored and excited to have such an accomplished, experienced cardiologist in Dr. Kantor join our CHLA family,” says CHLA President/CEO Paul Viviano. “His knowledge and enthusiasm are a perfect fit for our nationally-ranked pediatric heart program – and his leadership will guide the clinical, research and academic programs in the Heart Institute to best serve our large, diverse patient population.”

In his new role, Dr. Kantor oversees the cardiology team’s clinical care, strategic planning, recruitment and program development, as well as integration of training and research with the hospital’s clinical services. Dr. Kantor will work with Heart Institute co-director Vaughn Starnes, M.D., to supervise and direct more than 500 cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric cardiac intensivists, pediatric cardiac nurse practitioners, nurses and ancillary staff.

Dr. Kantor previously served as head of pediatric cardiology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada; founder and lead physician of

the Cardiomyopathy and Heart Function Program at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto; and director of pediatric cardiology at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta.

He has served in numerous Dr. Paul F. Kantor national and international roles related to heart failure and cardiac transplantation research, education and advocacy.

Dr. Kantor’s clinical expertise is in heart failure, transplantation medicine and echocardiography, with further interests in heart failure management in children with congenital heart diseases and cardiomyopathy; health economics; and leadership and change-management in medical organizations.

Dr. Kantor earned his medical degree from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, as well as clinical and research fellowships in Vancouver and Edmonton.

Oncologist Steven O’Day, M.D., internationally known for leading cuttingedge immuno-oncology research and advancing the treatment of melanoma, is the new executive director of the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) and Cancer Clinic and director of Providence Los Angeles Regional Research.

“Dr. O’Day is world-renowned in the field of medical oncology expanding the field of immuno-oncology across tumor types, and with his leadership capabilities, he is the ideal person to lead the cancer and research efforts on our campus and in our region,” said Marcel Loh, chief executive of Providence Saint John’s Health Center. “He is a true leader, but first he is a brilliant physician whose groundbreaking research has saved lives.”

Dr. O’Day has been a principal investigator for more than 200 clinical trials including leadership roles in international phase III trials.

He is a professor of medical oncology and director of clinical research and immuno-oncology at the JWCI and also co-director of the Melanoma and Cutaneous Oncology Research Center.

He has led colleagues in research efforts locally and throughout the seven-state Providence St. Joseph Health system.

“Providence Saint John’s and I share a bold vision for the future,” Dr. O’Day said. “We are creating a state-of-the-art cancer center that combines interdisciplinary clinical excellence around diseases and clinical and translational research around immunotherapy and genomics.

We also continue to advance the John Wayne Cancer Institute’s long-standing

program of excellence in fellowship training and education. We are poised to lead in this revolutionary period of cancer clinical care and research.”

Dr. O’Day has been with the institute since 1994, as the first medDr. Steven O’Day ical oncologist to join the JWCI’s melanoma clinical and research team. Upon graduating from Williams College in 1983, Dr. O’Day attended Oxford University in England as a visiting scholar where he studied medical ethics. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, he completed his residency there in internal medicine, followed by a medical oncology fellowship at Harvard’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

“The John Wayne Cancer Institute is recognized across the globe for advancing life-saving research and taking the cutting-edge treatment our teams develop directly to our patients at Saint John’s,” said Erik G. Wexler, chief executive of Providence Saint Joseph Health Southern California, the parent organization. “We are fortunate to have a leader of Dr. O’Day’s quality and experience leading changes in the way we prevent, diagnose and treat cancer across our 51 hospitals.”

Shopping Event At Barneys To Benefit Women, Children And Elderly In Israel The Harmonist, a fragrance line created by Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva, and the Women International Zionist Organization (WIZO) are teaming for a benefit cocktail shopping event from noon-4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 15 at Barneys New York, 9570 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

Twenty-five percent of all Harmonist sales during that period will benefit the nonprofit with members in more than 50 countries working to improve the lives of women, children and the elderly in Israel.

WIZO Los Angeles, established in 1985 supports day care centers and battered women’s shelters.

“WIZO is all about women empowering other women,” said WIZO LA’s Honorary Chair Marisa Weingarten.

“We’re doing amazing work with women

and children in Israel and it has inspired me to not only work harder within the WIZO community, but find ways to do the same outside of the organization. I can only hope women and children all over the world are able to have the type of help and assistance that WIZO gives to these people in need.“ The Harmonists Global Fragrance Ambassador Carole Ayme will help customers find their personal fragrance, based on a person’s time, date and place of birth.

In addition to proceeds being donated to WIZO, each person who buys a fragrance can choose a free Harmonist candle. ($80 value). To RSVP, email Marisa.weingarten@gmail.com. For more information, visit https://wizola.org/.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser Set The Upper West will host its sixth Oscars Watch Party and fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) beginning at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb 24 at the restaurant, 3321 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica.

The event will include an Oscar winners prediction contest, drinks and appetizers and the live broadcast of the show projected on the wall of the private dining room.

For the past six years, The Upper West has hosted the party to benefit the LLS, dedicated to funding research, finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Since 1949, LLS has funded advancements in chemotherapies, stem-cell transplants, targeted thera-

pies and immunotherapies for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma that are saving thousands of lives. LLS is currently involved with more than 300 active research projects.

Local athletes Sara Fay and Chrystine Garner are co-hosting the party with The Upper West. Currently training for triathlons to raise awareness and funds for the LLS, over the years, Fay and Garner have raised more than $100,000 for the cause.

In addition to an Oscar contest, silent auction and opportunity drawing, the Upper West contributes a percentage of all Oscar night sales to LLS. For more information, call 310-5861111.

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PERSIAN AMERICAN WOMEN —The Persian America Women’s Conference (PAWC) held a sell-out conference designed to inspire at the The London West Hollywood. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to inspire, empower, and provide unconditional support to women – something that was on full display at the day-long conference. This year’s panelists included Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist, television presenter, women’s rights activists and author of the best selling memoir, The Wind In My Hair. Alinejad is an advocate for women’s rights who continues to challenge Iran’s discriminatory laws against women. For more information, visit: www.pawcla.org. Pictured above is PAWC Chair Haleh Kohan with committee members Kathy Afshani, Jinoos Aryeh, Susan Azizzadeh, Caroline Delijani, Mariam Emrani, Susan Eshaghian, Elenor Gabay, Shiva Golshani, Eleanor Moreh, Bita Nehmadi, Fariba Nourafshan, Sharona Novinbaktht, Ellie Pourbaba, Violet Sassooni and Nazi Zarabi.

AFRICAN TWILIGHT — As part of the City of Beverly Hills Forum Series, world-renowned photographers Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher gave a special presentation entitled, “African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals and Ceremonies,” on Monday evening at City Hall. During their 40 years working on the African continent, Beckwith and Fisher explored more than 200 African cultures across 300,000 miles through remote corners of 45 countries. In the process, the women produced 15 widely acclaimed books and made four films about traditional Africa. The evening was part of the City’s free lecture series, founded in 1997. Pictured: actress Jacqueline Bisset (left) with Angela Fisher at Beverly Hills City Hall on Monday night.

YEAR OF THE PIG—On Friday evening, O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills hosted the Fourth Annual Lunar New Year: Year of the Pig Celebration at the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and McLaren Beverly Hills Showroom. The event, which drew more than 400 attendees, featured traditional Lunar New Year entertainment including an assortment of epicurean delights from many of the Asian and Indian cultures, in addition to extravagant performances. Following the red carpet, where Chinese women dressed in traditional Hanfu dresses were on hand to take pictures, guests were greeted by models carrying piglets to honor the Year of the Pig. In tandem with the evening celebration, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled three specially-commissioned Year of the Pig Rolls-Royces, including Ghost, Wraith and Dawn.

Photo by Laura Coleman

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L.A. Jewish Symphony Celebrates 25th Anniversary With The Music Of Eric Zeisl In 1938, at the age of 33, Austrian composer Eric Zeisl and his wife fled the Nazi invasion of his home in Vienna for a new life in the U.S. When he arrived in L.A., Zeisl committed himself to applying his mastery of classical compositional technique to commemorating the destroyed Jewish European heritage.

Now, in celebration of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony’s (LAJS) 25th anniversary, Albany Records has just released The Music Of Eric Zeisl with the LAJS, conducted by Dr. Noreen Green.

The new CD was produced and engineered by multiGrammy Award-winning Frederick Vogler and was made possible with the support of Zeisl’s grandson, E. Randol Schoenberg, and Pamela Schoenberg.

“This recording is truly a passion project for all of us involved with the Los Angeles

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in the loop, specifically asked Azevedo for the names of the members in this new committee. In response, Azevedo shared a hard copy of that list with the board, but refrained from sharing the list with the half-century-old community newspaper which might transitively share the information with residents.

“We’re moving from a system of schools to a school system,” Azevedo explained, noting that BHUSD currently has six different “brands” which need to be combined into one.

Board members were mixed when it came to immediately embracing a name change for Beverly Vista, with Walker-Shuman observing how much history there was in the name.

“I think if we’re going to rebrand, it has to be for the entire school district,” she said.

Board member Rachelle Marcus, a BHUSD teacher for more than 50 years, said she was open to a name change.

“I personally feel that changing the name of the school and the brand is going to do a lot to bring the community together,” she said, noting that she would ultimately go along with the committee’s recommendation. “This is a new transformational project.”

The brief discussion on rebranding followed an hourlong presentation by Leadership Advisory Group

Jewish Symphony,” said Dr. Noreen Green, LAJS artistic director and conductor of The Music of Eric Zeisl. “When we recorded the CD last spring, we knew it was a special moment and I am forever grateful to Randy and Pamela Schoenberg for making this all possible. It’s a great honor for us and for his family to now have his grandfather’s music available to all.”

“I’m a big fan of Noreen and the symphony, which has been a major proponent not only of the works of my grandfather, but also of so many other deserving composers, many of whom would be much better known if not for the fact of their persecution by the Nazis,” said Schoenberg. “I knew how much Noreen loved Jacob and Rachel from when she performed it a decade ago, and I agreed that this recording would be a terrific way to commemorate the orchestra’s 25th anniversary.”

(LAG) consultant Martin Lowery.

Lowery, who was in attendance for BHUSD attorney Jabari Willis’ lengthly presentation to the board on the nuances of the Brown Act before he addressed the board, did not remain to hear Azevedo speak to the board on ideas related to the district’s evolving brand. Following Azevedo’s informative, Board President Noah Margo said that her talk was part of the agendized LAG update.

LAG, which presumably has just over a month left on its $250,000 contract, has been working to help manage the change related to reconfiguring the school district from a high school and four K-8 schools into a high school, two elementary schools and one middle school.

“This has been a fascinating journey,” Lowery told the board at the outset of his presentation on what he deemed the “strategic architecture” of the reconfiguration process.

“Right now we’re working on change management. How do we move the heads and hearts of the different stakeholders?”

At the top of LAG’s strategic architecture for BHUSD rests the district’s’ vision, followed by its mission.

As a result of several change-management endeavors, Lowery shared with the board LAG’s recommendation on changing both its mission and vision statements.

LAG proposed changing

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BHUSD’s current vision, “Through a safe and supportive environment, every student will engage in a rigorous and enriching quality education, and will be prepared to thrive in a complex, changing world,” to become, “Every student will be prepared to thrive in a complex changing world.”

LAG further proposed changing the district’s current mission, “To inspire and enable each student to achieve academic excellence and meet the goals of college and career readiness,” to become, “All students will be inspired and enabled to achieve their potential and become college and career ready.”

LAG’s attempt to do a bit of wordsmithing to make the district’s vision “more short and memorable,” as Lowery characterized it, was not met with overwhelming favor on the part of the board.

“What we’re doing now is something so monumental...that I would like to see more in the mission and vision,” Walker-Shuman said.

“I think we owe [the community] more than that. ... I don’t think this is reflective of who we are and where we want to be.”

Margo, who said he wasn’t a fan of the district’s current mission or vision, advised that the board and LAG move on from creating anything that improves upon the current phrases now residing at the pinnacle of LAG’s strategic architecure and to instead

Born in 1905, Zeisl fled Austria in 1938, arriving first in Paris and then to New York City before emigrating to Los Angeles in the early 1940’s. He worked in the film industry and then in academia, where he met Benjamin Zemach at the thennew Brandeis-Bardin Institute where Zemach headed the dance and theatre department.

The two men set out to create two biblical ballets, one of which, Jacob and Rachel, is performed on the recording. The second work on The Music of Eric Zeisl, Variations on a Slovakian Folk Song , derives its theme from a book of folk songs called Slowakisch.

The recording took place at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music’s recording studio, last April.

The CD is $16.99 and available online at https://www.albanyrecords.com and on Amazon.

Under Green’s direction, the LAJS has performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Ford Theatres, UCLA’s Royce Hall, American Jewish University’s Gindi Auditorium,The Soraya at CSUN, Northridge and numerous other venues.

Special guests who have performed with LAJS include Dave Koz, Tovah Feldshuh, Randy Newman, Theodore Bikel, Marvin Hamlisch and Hershey Felder.

On April 7, the symphony’s 25th anniversary gala and concert will honor the organization’s founders—Dr. Richard Merkin, founder; Dr. Ian Drew, founding president; Mark Kashper, founding concertmaste and Dr. Noreen Green, founding artistic director and conductor. Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh will headline the concert. For more information, visit https://www.lajewishsymphony.com/.

regard them as “placeholders.”

“They don’t spark joy in me,” he said, referencing the now famous phrase penned by best selling author Marie Kondo, who advises people to discard anything that doesn’t spark joy.

While Margo stopped short of wanting to toss out the district’s current vision and mission, he did say that it wasn’t the time to work on either of them.

“To teach. To grow. To learn,” Margo said of the elements that should rest at the heart of BHUSD’s mission.

“I don’t think it’s this board’s job to write a mission and vision statement,” he added.

In addition to focusing on evolving the district’s mission and vision, Lowery shared multiple endeavors that LAG has undertaken in concert with the reconfiguration. Such endeavors included facilitating two steering committee project management sessions, providing recommendations on key messages, conducting interviews with teachers, staff, students, board and parents to understand needs and concerns of each stakeholder group, and providing project support, coaching and communication strategy guidance.

“How we curate our culture is critical,” Lowery told the board. “It’s important that we look at reconfiguration as a means to an end, as opposed to an end in itself.”

Grammy Award Presenters Announced The Recording Academy announced Thursday that presenters for Sunday's 61st annual Grammy Awards include current nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Leon Bridges, Luke Combs and Charlie Wilson, along with past winners Alessia Cara, Eve, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Smokey Robinson, Swizz Beatz and Meghan Trainor.

Also lined up to present are recording artist Kane Brown, South Korean pop sensation BTS, past Grammy nominee Cedric The Entertainer, Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman and actors Nina Dobrev, Anna Kendrick, Jada Pinket Smith and Wilmer Valderrama.

Scheduled performers include Yolanda Adams, J Balvin, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Brandi Carlile, Chloe X Halle, Miley Cyrus, Andra Day, Dan + Shay, H.E.R., Fantasia, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Little Big Town, Post Malone, Ricky Martin, Maren Morris, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monae, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mark Ronson, Diana Ross, Arturo Sandoval, Travis Scott, St. Vincent, and Young Thug.

The Grammys will be hosted by Alicia Keys and broadcast live from Staples Center on CBS at 5 p.m.

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WOLFPACK KEEPS ROLLING – The Beverly Hills AYSO Wolfpack Girls Extra U11 team competed two weeks ago in the AYSO Extra playoffs in Pasadena, reaching the championship game and ultimately earning second place in a tough 2-1 loss to Santa Monica. Earlier in the day the Wolfpack defeated Palos Verdes, the regular season league winner and number one seed in the playoffs, by a score of 1-0. The Wolfpack team was the only BH AYSO team to advance to the Sectional tournament in Riverside on March 3 - that tournament has only four teams in it from AYSO regions throughout Southern California. Back row, from left: Coaches Arik Betesh and Rick Wolfen. Middle row, from left: Hannah Carr, Aliyah Garcia, Lexi Gelbard, Shaili Betesh, Chloe Fedida and Charlotte Weinberger. Front row, from left: Izzy Kadz, Jasmine Cohanim, Emily Wolken, Romy Harari, Lily Gimbel and Sophie Gimbel.

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“We are thrilled to bring together this international group of thought leaders and artists to focus on some of the most pressing issues we face in our world, including global climate change,” said NHM President Lori Bettison-Varga. “I think that by investigating this intersection of science and art and collaborating with the French Embassy to host guests of this caliber and diversity, participants [were] inspired in new ways to perceive global challenges and,

more importantly, effect change.”

The NHM event was part of a five-city U.S. series of these all-night marathons where people around the globe come together to learn about and discuss the latest discoveries and prominent issues facing the world today. Friday’s event was the second time it was held in Los Angeles; it was previously held at Bergamot Station Art Center in 2017.

This year’s Night of Ideas theme, “Facing Our Time,” explored questions related to the nature of our current politi-

cal, social, and ecological moment, ways to effect change in response, and the power of imagination and creativity.

“It is an honor to partner with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County to host the annual Night of Ideas festival,” commented Christophe Lemoine, Consul General of France in Los Angeles. “This historic and beloved institution, which is driven to explore both the past and the present, is the ideal setting for guests to explore these topics through new collaborations and dialogues.”

tobacco products anywhere.

However, Hawaii’s HB 1509 proposes to raise the legal age for smoking to 100 years old.

The state has already prohibited smoking for anyone under the age of 21 as part of a plan to gradually phase out cigarettes altogether.

Like Beverly Hills, the Aloha State depends on tourism and hospitality. At Tuesday’s meeting, hoteliers were among those who expressed objections to a total ban on the sale of tobacco products, along with tobacco retailers.

Vice Mayor John Mirisch expressed a desire to pass a ban right away. He considered the process of sending the proposal back to the Health and Safety Commission a “delay.”

Councilmember Lili Bosse disagreed, supporting a public process that allows for a discussion that is inclusive and transparent within the Health & Safety Commission.

Mirisch wants the ordinance “on the books in three months.” In March, he is set to become Mayor when Mayor Julian Gold steps down.

The meeting was populated by dozens of proponents, including a contingency from the Beverly Hills High School Medical Science Academy, who outlined the harmful physical effects of smoking on the

body.

There was 100 percent agreement on the concept of placing Beverly Hills at the forefront of a ban on tobacco sales.

Since tobacco retailers experienced a ban on flavored vape and tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, one speaker, who said he represented tobacco retailers, quoted a one-quarter drop in sales with the ban.

There are currently about 28 tobacco retailers in the City, including two cigar lounges, two grocery stores, six gas stations, eight retailers, i.e. gift shops, associated with hotels and nine convenience stores.

That number shows a significant decrease since 2012 when there were 45 retailers.

Since no other city in the United States has adopted a comprehensive ban on the sale of all tobacco products, “the City is likely to face legal challenges. The City should be willing to appropriately address these challenges, which could include substantial litigation expenses with the tobacco industry,” according to the staff report.

"We believe that this ordinance is not preempted by state or federal law, but we are aware of the economic effects that a ban could have and we anticipate that those effects could lead to a challenge," said Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry Wiener.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: February 28, 2019 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2019, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS 2018 ANNUAL REPORT ON GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION. The Annual Report is a summary of progress made in accomplishing the identified programs in the City’s General Plan including progress made in accomplishing the housing programs identified in the City’s Housing Element.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY THAT ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON ESTATE LOTS IN THE TROUSDALE ESTATES AREA OF THE CITY MAY NOT BE CONSTRUCTED OFF THE EXISTING LEVEL PAD.

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date.

Currently, the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC § 10-3-2621) states that an applicant may request a Trousdale R-1 Permit from the Planning Commission to place an accessory structure anywhere on a site, if the site is an estate lot (24,000 square feet or larger) in Trousdale Estates. At a study session held on December 13, 2018, the Planning Commission provided staff direction to draft an ordinance clarifying that an applicant may request a Trousdale R-1 Permit to locate an accessory structure anywhere on the existing level pad, not anywhere on the site. The proposed Ordinance would include modifications to the existing code language to make this clarification.

Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public hearing.

This Ordinance has been preliminarily 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 Planning Commission will consider whether to recommend that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance be found exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Guidelines as there is no possibility that adoption and implementation of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment because the Ordinance does not authorize construction and it would impose greater restrictions on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Additionally the Planning Commission will consider if adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is eligible for a Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations for actions taken to assure the maintenance and protection of the environment.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely, Timothea Tway, AICP Senior Planner In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Commission Meeting Room 280A is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the Planning Division at (310) 285-1122 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the Planning Division at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, at 310.285.1122 or ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file is on file at the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ, CRM, MMC Assistant City Clerk In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881.

Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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the epitome of generosity with their time to the museum and commitment to Holocaust history [and] we are pleased to be able to honor them with the museum’s National Leadership Award,” said Marla Abraham, the museum’s director of the Western Regional Office. “It will also be an especially poignant moment in the evening with the special tribute to the survivors and presentation of the Elie Wiesel Award.”

During the Dinner, the museum will present its highest honor, the Elie Wiesel Award, to all Holocaust survivors for their courage and resilience and for inspiring the global movement for Holocaust remembrance and education, which the museum leads today.

The Elie Wiesel Award, named for the museum’s founding chairman, recognizes prominent individuals and organizations whose actions have advanced the museum’s vision of a world where people confront hatred, prevent genocide and promote human dignity.

“We are humbled by the museum’s presentation of its National Leadership Award for our contributions to preserve Holocaust history. And with the presentation of the Elie Wiesel Award to all survivors, it will be an awe-inspiring evening,” said Sylvie and Mark Deutsch. “We are also privileged to join Linda and Tony Rubin, as they are recognized for their incredibly important work on a wide range of Holocaust activities and programs.”

More than 1,000 guests are expect-

ed to attend the dinner, which will be co-chaired by Nancy Mishkin, Janet and Lenny Rosenblatt, and Carol and Jac Stulberg. The event will support the museum’s $1 billion comprehensive campaign “Never Again: What You Do Matters,” which allows the museum to make critical investments to keep Holocaust memory alive as a relevant, transformative force in the 21st century.

In the 25 years since it opened, the museum has educated and inspired more than 43 million visitors, including more than 10 million children and nearly 100 heads of state. A permanent reminder on the National Mall in Washington of what can occur when the world fails to take action, the museum inspires citizens and leaders alike to confront hate and indifference, end genocide and promote human dignity.

Each year, thousands of teachers from all 50 states are trained through the museum in how to make the Holocaust relevant and meaningful to young people.

“Most important is the opportunity to honor all Holocaust survivors with the Elie Wiesel Award. Their courage and life experiences give us the motivation to continue our work in Holocaust education,” said honorees Linda and Tony Rubin.

The “2019 Los Angeles Dinner: What You Do Matters” is open to the public, but advance registration is required. Multi-level sponsorship opportunities are available. Individual tickets are $500. For more information, contact 310.-556-3222 or email western@ushmm.org.

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BEVERLY HILLS

City Of Los Angeles Could Ban Fur Sales

BYE-BYE BOVE JUST FOR NOW– IO, the enigmatic sculpture by artist Carol Bove, is off for a beauty treatment. The beloved sculpture will be removed temporarily while the City constructs a new concrete base and landscaping.

While the construction site will be restricted, the park will remain open for public enjoyment. To allow for hauling of the sculpture, on the day of its removal, Feb. 19, and the day of its return to be determined, the Parkway sidewalk will be closed to pedestrian traffic between N. Rodeo Drive and N. Beverly Drive and street traffic will be down to a single lane.

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as racially profiling three men as burglars. “… attacks on Chief Sandra Spagnoli include a rather nasty... whisper campaign, in addition to charges of racism and incompetence,” wrote Mirisch. “…The suggestion that there is institutional antiSemitism within our BHPD is absurd… especially considering the fact that we are probably the only city… which has 11 elected officials, all of whom are Jewish… We hired Chief Spagnoli to make changes within a police department that … was ruled by a culture of machismo and a ‘good ‘ole boys’ club… It was a breeding ground for toxic masculinity. It’s not difficult to imagine that the old guard that had been empowered in the previous regime would revolt against a change agent, not to mention the added indignity of having a woman in charge.”

On Thursday, Mirisch told the Courier, “I condemn her unapologetic discriminatory, racist behavior and call upon her to stop her opportunistic, politically motivated smear campaign.”

Despite Markowitz’ promises that there are “thousands” who support her campaign against Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli, who demand her suspension and firing, and who would show up at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, more of Tuesday’s speakers expressed their support for the Chief with anecdotes and affection.

Markowitz has repeatedly said that her support comes from “thousands” of people, including police, both active and retired, though none of them appeared to be present or chose to speak.

Several police officers who were present, however, joined residents as they cheered and applauded those who spoke in support of the Chief.

When she spoke, the first words Markowitz uttered were, “You guys have made me a celebrity. Perhaps she was unaware that her supporters would be a no-show. Celebrity not.

Was it Markowitz who called the TV stations to inform them of the evening’s plans?

Los Angeles could become the largest city in the United States to ban the sale and manufacturing of fur products, thanks to a new ordinance that was proposed this week.

The ordinance, written by L.A. Councilmen Paul Koretz and Bob Blumenfield, would ban fur sale and manufacturing – with a few exceptions – in the city of Los Angeles.

The ordinance would include some exemptions, including furs of animals trapped by California Fish and Game

Markowitz and the “concerned citizens of Beverly Hills” spent thousands of dollars on ads in three local papers for three weeks and sent out postcards to residents imploring them to come on Tuesday evening to make their demands to the City Council.

Despite their efforts to bring their supporters out into the open – few heeded her call.

Despite erroneous reporting elsewhere locally this week, longtime resident Alma Ordaz spoke and expressed full support for Chief Spagnoli.

David Garcia, Policy Director for the LA LGBT Center, Jennifer Pizer, attorney for LA LGBT Center affiliate Lambda Legal, and Mohammad Tajsar – ACLU attorney, also spoke in support of their constituents and in opposition to discrimination.

However, they did not condemn Chief Spagnoli, nor did they demand her resignation.

They asked that the City investigate.

“I’m disappointed the advocacy groups who spoke at Tuesday’s Council meeting demonstrated regrettable selective moral outrage,” said Mirisch. “While racial profiling and clearly discriminatory comments were on full display in a video of Vera Markowitz, not one of the representatives of the groups uttered a word to question or condemn these offensive statements. Ironically, the very groups that claim to fight that type of despicable rhetoric seemed to turn a blind eye to an actual instance of racist behavior, which they were able to witness with their own eyes, and instead focused on many unsubstantiated allegations against the Police Chief made by individuals who are attempting to extract money from the City.”

Also present were news cameras from local stations, though none appeared to have run the story.

It seems an unlikely coincidence that these organizations and the news cameras simply appeared at City Hall on the night Markowitz told her “concerned citizens” to show up.

Anita Rosenstein exaggerated the number of lawsuits, denounced the Management Partners report, called Vice Mayor Mirisch “mean-spirited,” supported the outrageous alle-

gations made in the Rosen lawsuit and subsequent lawsuits that use the same language to build their cases and seemed to have failed to recognize that the campaign she has become associated with is to denounce the first woman to serve the City as Chief of Police. Arnold Rosenstein seemed to concur with his wife.

Then on Wednesday, following their appearance at City Council, Mr. Rosenstein seemed to back down when he was informed of an exchange between Lambda Legal and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri that happened on Feb. 5.

Wrote Aluzri, “In Beverly Hills there is no place for discrimination of any kind…press accounts regarding the Police Chief have quoted liberally from legal counsel’s complaints filed on behalf of plaintiffs he represents, and many of the alleged “facts” are simply untrue, including the number of lawsuits and complaints.

“Please know the City has retained outside and independent professionals to conduct investigations into each of the complaints against the Police Chief… the City cannot make the results of these investigations public because state law prohibits the City from doing so…. only recently, pursuant to SB1421, have law enforcement agencies been allowed to release sustained findings of certain police officer wrong doing.

“While the City’s officials… are well aware of the consequences under the law for discriminatory conduct and the potential economic costs of discrimination, we are even more acutely aware of the human costs of discrimination, which simply will not be condoned in Beverly Hills.”

In an email, Rosenstein wrote, “This letter is excellent.

In my opinion it says what the City should say. Had someone read this letter out loud at the beginning of the meeting there probably would have been little or no reason for us to speak.

It essentially says most of the same things we said… we were only prodding you to do what you say you are doing anyway.”

“They need to get to the bottom of what’s going on in the police force,” Arnold Rosenstein told the Courier Thursday.

license holders; the pelt of a deceased animal that is preserved through taxidermy or for the purpose of taxidermy; the gift or transfer of a used fur product between private parties and many more “Los Angeles is one of the fashion capitals of the world, and if we can do it here, we can do it anywhere and hopefully we will be an example for the rest of the country and the rest of the world,” Koretz said at a news conference outside of Los Angeles City Hall last year.

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The only other party that joined Markowitz was a nurse for Kirk Douglas, who read a letter allegedly written by the 102-year old actor, whose finances were handled by Anita Rosenstein, according to sources.

Markowitz and her “concerned citizens” in the thousands were overshadowed by Spagnoli’s supporters and residents of Beverly Hills who have come to know her in her role as Chief.

Mayor Gold had intended to allocate only 30 minutes to public comment prior to commencing with the agenda items, including the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, which promised to be a very long evening, allowing anyone who remained to speak after the items on the agenda. However, he allowed everyone to speak before allowing council comments.

Councilmembers unanimously expressed their support for Chief Spagnoli and denounced any form of discrimination or recrimination.

“Objectionable comments do not rise to the level of racism and anti-Semitism,” said Councilmember Les Friedman.

“Does anyone actually believe that the five of us would tolerate anti-Semitism, racism or homophobia? The answer is a resounding ‘no’.”

Councilmember Lili Bosse passionately explained that Feb. 5 is the anniversary of her mother’s passing.

“My mom was a Holocaust survivor,” she said. “My entire family perished because of discrimination. Religion… sexual orientation… race… To hear some of the accusations that this council is not paying attention is absolutely inaccurate.

Today of all days - you can count on this being a very important conversation.”

Then she appealed directly to Anita and Arnold Rosenstein by name, saying, “We share the same roots and the same values… You better believe I take this seriously. Every single person sitting on this dais takes this seriously…We will not tolerate discrimination…I will not. Will we take action if there is a need to take action? Are we determine to get the facts? Yes. We are.”

She also directed comments to Dave Garcia (LA

LGBT Center), Jennifer Pizer (Lambda Legal) and Mohammed Tajsar (ACLU).

“Yes, we did call out Vera Markowitz. Yes, we have done an investigation. We take this seriously. The fiber of who I am, what I have grown up with, is everything that I am hearing in this council chambers. We would never tolerate any discrimination - period. You hear me loud and clear- I say it with pride.”

Markowitz has said she will continue to push for Spagnoli’s dismissal. She repeated that there were thousands who support her Tuesday evening.

Markowitz, speaking to an alternative newspaper, vowed to continue her campaign until, it seems, the Chief is fired.

Unfortunately, the long road ahead is paved with 12 members of the BHPD who have filed nine lawsuits, several with Bradley Gage who represented ex-Capt. Mark Rosen.

The City, using a third party that will remain unnamed, has investigated the allegations and will continue to investigate any new allegations.

The City remains solidly in support of Chief Spagnoli.

Vera Markowitz provided the Courier with the following statement: “I have engaged in a comprehensive investigation over many months regarding the issues having to do with our police department, public safety and effectiveness of law enforcement in our City. The only thing I wish for is an entirely independent investigation of the police department conducted by a nationally renowned investigative group, law firm or individual so that our police department can be administrated and function to serve our community professionally and effectively.”

(Publisher’s note: There has been a comprehensive investigation of the allegations to date, but the results are shielded by laws that protect law enforcement personnel in California. Vera Markowitz has made it clear that she is not satisfied with the City’s investigation. However, all five City Council members are satisfied.)

VALENTINE’S DAY

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Opportunities For Romance Abound At The Montage Beverly Hills his Valentine’s Day, romance-inspired offerings and activities fill the Montage Beverly Hills.

Reserve A Romantic Stay With the Romantic Retreat hotel offer, a couple will enjoy luxurious accommodations, chocolate-covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne upon arrival, complimentary access to Spa Montage Beverly Hills, breakfast in bed or at The Rooftop Grill, and overnight valet parking. https://www.montagehotels.com/be verlyhills/accommodations/specialoffers/.

Sip And Savor With Your Sweetheart Toast the one you cherish most with these romantic delights at The Bar, The Restaurant and The Rooftop Grill.

• The Bar welcomes guests to enjoy the “Opposites Attract” specialty cocktail duo featuring “The Heart” and “The Spirit” – both twists on classic libations – as well as select wine offerings.

The menu includes caviar, oysters and sweets such as Milk Chocolate Espresso Soufflé and Yogurt Panna Cotta.

Live musical entertainment by a talented vocalist and pianist begins at 7:30 p.m.

Available exclusively on Thursday, Feb. 14 from noon to 1 am.

Reservations are not required, but are encouraged. Call 310-860-5832 or

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"The Heart” and “The Sprit” at the Montage’s Bar.

visit https://www.montagehotels.com/beverlyhills/dining/the-bar/.

• The Restaurant offers an evening of romantic dining with a fourcourse prix-fixe dinner menu with offerings including leek and potato cream soup with black truffles, seared scallops with parsnip cream and truffle essence or beef tartare with smoked tomato conserva.

Selections from Chef Monica Olaes’ entrees include vegetable lasagna, Chilean sea bass or filet mignon.

For dessert, there’s the Chocolate Obsession.

Sommelier-selected wine pairings are available as well.

The History Of Valentine’s Day People may never know which saint is celebrated on Valentine’s Day, since at least three saints bear the name “Valentine.” That said, it’s likely that the day was intended to honor Valentine of Rome, a priest who was executed for his actions against the Roman Empire and buried on Feb. 14.

Saint Valentine, or Valentinus, was a priest who lived during the period of the Roman Empire. He was imprisoned and sentenced to death for performing the marriage ceremonies of young soldiers after Emperor Claudius II made it a crime for young men to marry, believing single men made better soldiers.

During his imprisonment,Saint Valentine is said to have healed the daughter of his jailer, with whom he was possibly in love. Before he was put to death, Valentine wrote her a farewell letter and signed it, “Your Valentine.”

About 200 years after the death of Valentine of Rome, Pope Gelasius named Feb. 14 St. Valentine’s Day. Some believe that the date was chosen not because of Saint Valentine’s alleged burial date, but as an alternative to a mid-February pagan holiday known as Lupercalia, a fertility festival in which young, unmarried women placed their names into an urn and bachelors would choose a woman to be paired with for the rest of the year – an early form of dating that sometimes resulted in marriage.

Despite the fact that Saint Valentine was executed for facilitating forbidden unions and that the pagan holiday that allegedly inspired the date also paired off couples, the romantic connotation of Valen-tine’s Day didn’t emerge until the Middle Ages.

By the 18th century in England, Feb. 14 had become a day when people expressed their love for one another by exchanging presents, handmade cards (known as Valentines) and, of course, sweet treats.

Here are some other legends associated with the day: • The first written reference to romance and St. Valentine’s Day was provided by Chaucer in 1382: For this was on seynt Volantynys day Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make.

In modern English: For this was on St. Valentine’s Day, when every bird came to choose his mate.

• Americans began exchanging Valentines in the early 1700s. These small hand-made cards were sometimes accompanied by hard, often heart-shaped, sugar, maple or honey candies with simple words carved on them. The first mass-produced Valentine’s Day cards were introduced in 1847.

• In the 1800s, physicians commonly advised their lovelorn patients to eat chocolate to calm themselves and mend their broken hearts.

—National Confectioners Association

Seared scallops with parsnip cream and truffle essence at the Montage Restaurant.

Offered exclusively on Valentine’s Day from 5 to 9:30 p.m.; $105 per person; $55 per person for wine pairings (optional). For more information or to make a reservation, call 310-8607970 or visit https://www.montage-

hotels.com/beverlyhills/dining/therestaurant/.

• The Rooftop pool is featuring a “Galentine’s Day” cabana package with a private poolside cabana with chocolate covered strawberries, a mimosa flight, and plush terry robes.

Alternatively, guests are invited to treat their sweet – and themselves – to endless mimosas at The Rooftop Grill.

Package available Saturday, Feb. 9 through Thursday, Feb. 14. Cabanas accommodate up to six guests.

Endless mimosas available on Feb. 14 for $42 per person. To reserve, call 310-860-7990.

Enhance Your Romance From Feb. 14 through 17, guests can “sweeten” any traditional massage, manicure or couple’s treatment with a luxurious upgrade. Each treatment begins with a rose-scented inhalation, followed by a moisturizing chocolate-infused lotion designed to stimulate circulation and hydrate the skin. Following the treatment, guests can enjoy a glass of champagne and chocolate truffles served by the co-ed mineral pool and lounge.

“Enhance Your Romance” treatment upgrade available for $50 per person per service.

For more information, visit https://www.montagehotels.com/sp amontage/beverlyhills/menu-services/couples-experiences/.

VALENTINE’S DAY

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Nothing Says ‘I Love You’ Like A Diamond, And The Mizrahi Brothers Are Here To Help

For Valentine’s Day, Romantic Il Cielo Is The Place For Couples

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fter a successful holiday season, brothers Yaniv and Raphael Mizrahi of Mizrahi of Beverly Hills are looking forward to Valentine’s Day. The holiday of love gives them a chance to show off their atelier’s (at 9615 Brighton Way) selection of heart-shaped gifts designed to make any giver a hero.

Their Modern by Mizrahi line features necklaces, bangles, rings and pendants priced from $300-$1,000, A pink-diamond heart-shaped ring. perfect for Valentine’s Day giving and offered in stylish presentation boxes.

Created for the fashion-conscious woman, the Modern by Mizrahi line also features stackable rings and bands, tennis bracelets, and pendants in white and rose gold.

Having supplied jewelry stores and wholesalers with fine loose diamonds for more than 15 years, the brothers have developed an intimate knowledge of the gems. They specialize in fancy colored diamonds in pink and yellow—the rarest kind.

Pink-diamond At Mizrahi of Beverly Hills, the drop earrings emphasis is on quality. Their diamonds are natural, never enhanced and from non-conflict sources. All the diamonds, from princess cut to round brilliant, are GIA and EGL certified.

The company is also known for restyling, upgrading and updating current pieces to make them more fashion forward; and creating unique, custom-designed pieces, that include spectacular engagement rings.

And since value is another Mizrahi of Beverly Hills standard, customers who want to upgrade a piece with half-carat diamond to a two carat A pink-diamond ring diamond get credit for the smaller dia- Monday-Friday. Appointments allow mond. “We buy what you have and the brothers to provide the best cusgive you something more,” says tomer service, privacy and personal attention. “We want to make shopRaphael Mizrahi.

Mizrahi of Beverly Hills is open by ping with us a fun experience,” says appointment from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Yaniv Mizrahi.

l Cielo is the place for romance on Valentine’s Day. On Thursday, Feb. 14, the popular bistro carries on its 32-year tradition of exclusively serving parties of two.

Owner Pasquale Vericella believes this is the day “to be with that special person in your life. You have a chance to make amends if you need to, and appreciate the person you’re with. And we encourage no cell phone use, except to take pictures.”

With reservations (310-276-9990) every half hour from 5 p.m. to midnight, “we want people to sit back, relax and enjoy themselves.”

Last year the restaurant turned down 200 couples who waited until the last minute to call.

The day’s special menu is offered in three courses. The primi choices include homemade pappardelle with Maine lobster and white truffle sauce.

For the secondi, there’s pan roasted Chilean sea bass, grilled prime rib fillet mignon, and baked butternut squash for vegetarians. Dessert is a heart-shaped flourless chocolate cake, draped with Belgian chocolate ganache and 24karat gold.

“Diners get a delicious menu, privacy in a garden glowing with twinkling lights, beautiful music and at the end, gifts to take home,” says Vericella.

The restaurant makes its own biscotti and chocolate truffles and invites couples back to enjoy happy hour in Bar

Cielo. “We want people to know how much we appreciate them,” Vericella adds.

With its chandeliers and skylights, the restaurant has hosted 3,500 weddings along with first dates, bridal showers, bar and bar mitzvahs and more, reports Vericella.

It’s a restaurant based on love, Vericella says. He and wife Pattie wanted Il Cielo to be that place where you brought that special person to dine.

“We’ve been embraced by the community,” says Vericella. “I can’t say how grateful I am to this town. We have been honored to serve and become part of the fabric of the community.”

And Il Cielo is a family affair with the couple’s children, daughters, Cristina and Julia, along with son, Sebastian, helping to run the restaurant.

Vericella also carries on his family’s tradition of giving back. This year for the 27th time, his staff cooked and his family served Thanksgiving dinner at the Good Shepherd Center serving homeless women and children. He’s also active in Get On The Bus, a non-profit that takes children, from babies to teens, to visit their incarcerated parents. “I’m very grateful to the local Rotary Club for it’s support of these causes,” says Vericella. “There are a lot of generous people.”

Says Vericella: “Happy Valentine’s Day from our house to yours.”

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S “Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours— Quinceañera Reimagined,” an immersive multi-sensory event, invites Angelenos to a one-of-akind quince años experience from 11:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 9 to 3 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. To honor, celebrate and reinvent the Quinceañera, the event will showcase the rituals and symbols associated with the Latinx coming-of-age tradition and turn it upside down with DJ sets, live bands, dance parties and art installations.

Event highlights will include quince dance created and performed by award-winning choreographer Leslie Ferreira and a selfie or Instragammable experience with Jazmin Urrea’s art installation.

Tickets, at $30, are available by calling 213-972-0711, online at musiccenter.org/sleepless, or at the door.

• • • • • The next Palisades Symphony concert will be at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 at Palisades Lutheran Church, 15905 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades.

Under the direction of Conductor Joel B. Lish, the program will include Respighi’s Ancient Airs And Dances Suite No. 1, Dohnanyi’s Konzertstück for Cello and Orchestra with David Speltz, cello and Hadyn’s Symphony No. 104, London.

Admission is free with open seating. For more information, visit http://palisadessymphony.org/Concert20190210.htm.

• • • • • Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre continues its annual Valentine’s Day tradition by

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showing Disney’s animated classic Lady And The Tramp, Feb. 11-18 at the theater, 6838 Hollywood Blvd.

Directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi and Wilfred Jackson, the film follows the adventures of a young cocker spaniel from a respectable house, and her romantic escapades with Tramp, a devil-may-care mutt from the wrong side of the tracks.

The film features several songs by Peggy Lee (who voices the characters Darling and Peg) and Sonny Burke—including Bella Notte and He’s A Tramp.

Tickets are available at the El Capitan Theatre box office, online at www.elcapitantickets.com or by calling 1-800DISNEY6.

• • • • • “Hammer Screenings” will present Madeleine Gavin’s City Of Joy (2016) at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. The 74-minute film tells the story of Congolese women in a region besieged by an economic war and rampant sexual violence and Nobel Prize winner Dr. Denis Mukwege, women’s rights activist Christine SchulerDeschryver, and radical feminist Eve Ensler who imagined a place where women who were brutalized could heal themselves.

A Q&A with SchulerDeschryver and Ensler follows, moderated by women’s rights leader Kimerlé Crenshaw.

Free tickets are required and will be available an hour before the program at the box office.

For more information, visit https://hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2019/02/city-ofjoy-with-qa/.

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“Update: How to Get the Media to Fall in Love with You” will be the topic for the Book Publicists of Southern California meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Bamboo Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, 14010 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks.

Guest speakers will include: Herbie J. Pilato, author of Mary, The Mary Tyler Moore Story; Marketing Director Melinda Sue Norin and Gayl Murphy, author of How To Survive The Media Without Getting Clobbered.

Cost is $38 for the 7 p.m. dinner; $15 for the 8 p.m. program only.

For more information, call 323-461-3921 or visit www.bookpublicists.org/pages/events .asp.

• • • • • Hollywood Heritage and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will present “Stormy Weather—A Tribute to Lena Horne” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Author James Gavin (Stormy Weather: The Life Of Lena Horne) will explore Horne’s career. Known as one of the most popular African American entertainers of the 20th century, Horne performed in nightclubs, concert halls, movies, and on radio and TV. The evening will include rare film and TV clips and Gavin will sign copies of his book after the program.

Tickets are $15. Visit https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4051142 for more information.

• • • • • Grand Park’s “Lovers Rock,” a free reggae celebration will be from 6-11 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14 at the park, 200 N. Grand Ave. With Dub Club DJs spinning reggae tracks, couples will enjoy the park’s ambience with tables for two around the Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain and throughout the Olive Court, illuminated with string lights.

Desserts and treats will be available from food trucks and there will be a complimentary photo booth and family-friendly Valentine craft activity for a

small fee.

Park furniture is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• • • • • “Union Station Kind of Love,” a collaboration between Metro Art Presents and THE FLOOR Improv, will kickoff at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14 at the historic station, 800 N. Alameda St., L.A. The trio, the Velettes, will start the party with a 1960’s, Supremes-style dance followalong, and the event will feature live music by the St. Jukes.

Additional dance follow-alongs and social dancing will be part of the celebration.

The event is intended for friends, singles and couples alike, encouraged to dress in ‘50’s and ‘60’s styles.

For more information on the free event, visit https://unionstationla.com/happenings/metroart-presents-valentine-s-day.

• • • • • Chamber Music at All Saints will present “Music of the French Baroque” at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17 at the church, 504 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills.

Performing will be Camille King, soprano; Sue Feldman, violin; Leif Woodward, cello; Paul Baker, harpsichord; and Sherri Herring, traverso.

On the program will be Michel Lambert’s Vos mépris chaque jour, Jean-Philippe Rameau’s Rossignols amoureux from Hippolyte et Aricie, JeanBaptise Lully’s Revenez, Amours, revenez, Nicolas, Clérambault’s Orphée and instrumental pieces by Rameau and Couperin.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students.

For more information, visit www.allsaintsbh.org/music.

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The Board of Trustees and the Council of the Children‘s Burn Foundation are hosting the 24th annual “Giving New Hope” benefit dinner from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, in The Beverly Hilton.

Highlighting the evening with be the presentation of the Giving New Hope Award to Wendy Wachtell and her husband Bob Graziano and the Spirit of Humanity Award to The L.A. Troupe.

The Wachtell/Graziano combo represents one of the area’s most dynamic, philanthropic couples. Bob is vice chairman of J. P. Morgan’s Private Bank for the Western Region and former president of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wendy is president/CEO of the Joseph Drown Foundation and serves on the boards of HarvardWestlake School and the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy, among others.

The L.A. Troupe, starring Koni McCurdy and Nicholas DaltonPawie, partners with the Children’s Burn Foundation in bringing theatrical shows on fire and safety to the area’s schools.

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I so remember those great luncheons with honorees such as Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jr., Ginger Rogers, Milton Berle, Debbie Reynolds, Julie Andrews, Ann Margret, Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Ben Vereen, Florence Henderson, Carol Burnett, Paula Abdul, Leslie Caron, Donald O’Connor, Carl Reiner, Ann Miller, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris, Angels Lansbury, Buddy Ebsen, June Allyson, Shirley MacLaine, Mickey Rooney, Marge Champion, Marie Osmond, Carol Lawrence, June Haver, Nanette Fabray, Gregory Hines, Tommy Tune, Sandy Duncan, Joel Grey, and many others. All of them accepted their Gypsy Award while in the background were films of their spectacular work supplied by Lee Hale.

Those of us who had the honor of attending this yearly soiree will miss it terribly but will always retain lasting and delightful memories. ******

SURPRISE BIRTHDAY–Marion Goldenfeld celebrated her 90th birthday at a surprise Party in AVRA on Beverly Drive. Joining in the festivities were (from left): Michal Rodsky, Jackie Kraus, Laurie Rodsky, honoree Marion Goldenfeld, Susan Oglove, Dana Gill, and Stephanie Friend.

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Her nieces, Susan Oglove and Laurie Rodsky, put together this beautiful luncheon to celebrate Marion’s 90th birthday (hard to believe if you know her)... I was delighted to be one of the nearly 30 guests that were invited to celebrate this happy occasion.

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One way to find out is by attending the venue’s annual fundraising Zoobilee Gala coming up on Saturday, March 2.

Themed as “The Party in the Outback,” guests will experience an evening of spirited beverages, Aussie entertainment, auction opportunities, ‘Down Under’ dining and animal encounters.

Guests are encouraged to dress in Outback chic for the event that begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Patti and Jack Grundhofer Plaza and Living Legacy Garden followed by dinner, entertainment, and a live auction.

This year, longtime zoo supporters, Patti and Jack Grundhofer, are being honored for their leadership in helping to complete Phase One of the current capital campaign, Pride of the Desert. The Grundhofer Plaza is now open and welcoming guests with a striking new entrance into the zoo.

The Zoobilee Gala’s presenting sponsors are Harold Matzner and Shellie Reade. They are joined by diamond sponsors Peggy and Hal Bernthal; platinum sponsors Joy and Harry Goldstein, Candace and Jon Holzgrafe and JoAnn McGrath; gold sponsors Sharon and Dean Balizell and Donna MacMillan; silver sponsors Jan Salta, BJ and Van Skilling, and Bright Event Rentals; bronze sponsors Suzan and Bill Appel, Karen Miles, Lu Barnes, and the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, care, education, conservation, public service and operations.

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• ceilings, French oak elevator, controlled • Jr. Executive access, laundry flrs+porcelain tiles, x-lrg. BRENTWOOD 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • facilities. No pets. walk-in closets, stain- 11933 Darlington Ave. • 424/343-0015 less steel appliances, ••••••• ==== Great Location! quartz countertops, pool, ==== Rooftop pool, state of the art gym, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. deck, central air, BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. laundry hook-ups, elevator, intercom Bright & Sunny 120 S. Swall Dr. controlled access, prkg, entry, on-sight laundry, Spacious, balcony, • • • • • • • • • gym, parking. free WiFi. Close to • large closets, hard- • Free WiFi Access • • Brentwood Village.

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F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED washer and dryer, A/C. • Jr. Penthouse *BEL AIR Beautiful French Normandy *WESTWOOD $4,500 1,352sf. *CENTURY CITY building close to market, Joan Fields-Evans shops and restaurants.

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•••••••• Close to Cedars-Sinai, < < < < < Grand Opening Newly Updated Newly Remodeled Beverly Center, BRENTWOOD ’s • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. shops, cafes Most Spectacular 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath & transportation.

Hardwood floors, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Apartments 424/303-7142 impressive living room, •••••••• 120 Granville Ave.

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• WiFi, elevator washer, walk-in closet, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. intercom entry, laundry • 2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba. controlled access, • • •• Spacious •• facility, carport parking. • 2 B d . + 2 1/2 B a . on-site laundry, prkg.

• • Close to * * * * * * * * • 310/312-9871 French doors in bdrm. • • open to large balcony • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • Close: great restaurants, Large units, walk-in closet, Brentwood Village, overlooking pool • • shops, UCLA, beach. custom kitchen, built-in Shops & Restaurants.

• •• • 310/826-4889 • Balcony, controlled washer/dryer, all appliaccess, a/c, stove, BRENTWOOD ances, hardwood floors CULVER CITY elevator, laundry 519 S. Barrington Ave. throughout, some units 3830 Vinton Ave. facility, parking.

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Brentwood Village. UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, All Utilities Paid. & Transportation.

310/841-2367 310/472-8915

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Everything Brand New • • • • • • • 323/851-3790 Character & Charm!

Hardwood floors, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Close to Everything.

Glass Fireplace appliances, washer/ ————— • • • • • Newly Remodeled. 6-Month Lease Avail. dryer in each unit, * HOLLYWOOD * New hardwood flrs., * * * * * * 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. Every Extra Luxury central air. Pool, jacuzzi granite counters, custom cabinets, * * * * * spa, fitness center, stainless steel appl., granite countertops, • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. rooftop garden patio+ stone entry, pool, alcove fireplace, * * * * * health club, spa. fridge, laundry facility, Newly Remodeled fire pits, courtyard, • Free WiFi Access • Great Views gated parking, intercom • Close to UCLA • controlled access, prkg. entry, WiFi and more.

• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.

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Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751 Restaurants.

————— B E V E R LY H I L L S 9549 OLYMPIC BL. LARGE ONE BEDROOM BEAUTIFUL MASTER BATH Guest powder room, hardwood floors, separate dining room, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer, A/C. Beautiful French Normandy building close to market, shops and restaurants.

WESTWOOD W E S T W O O D 323/467-8172 S A N TA M O N I C A 1409 Midvale Ave. 10905 Ohio Ave. • • • • • North of Wilshire • • • •• • • • • •• MID-WILSHIRE Call 310/475-9311 • • CONDO QUALITY • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. • 8 4 3 4 th S t .

• • • • • Single • • •• • • * * * * * • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • Spacious BEVERLY HILLS • • Newly Remodeled • 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath •• • • • • Newly Updated WiFi, a/c, intercom 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath •• • • • • • •• Lower Front Balcony, controlled Balcony, a/c, wet bar, Wifi, Bright, controlled entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

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SHOPPING & 1 BLK. Close to shopping, access, elevator, TO WESTWOOD PARK. great restaurants 310/478-8616 laundry room, parking. Close To U.C.L.A. and Metro.

310/477-6856 Heated pool/gym/sauna.

213/738-9849 WESTWOOD 310/473-5061 1380 Midvale Ave. WESTWOOD 4 Blks. to Beach.

• • • • • • KOREATOWN • • 1810 Prosser Ave. 423 S. Hoover St. 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • Single • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath WEST L.A. Single • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • Parking, 1433 Brockton Ave. 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Balcony, air conditioning, • on-site laundry, Spacious • • • • • controlled access bldg., 1 Bdrm+1 Bath controlled access. covered parking, WiFi, pool, elevator, Nice, Quiet Laundry facility, laundry facility. controlled access, on12-Unit Building. parking.

213/385-4751 sight laundry, parking.

310/477-6885 C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . Close to transportation, Close to shopping, Close to 310/473-1509 downtown & dining & Century City. great restaurants. transportation.

WILSHIRE Please Call: CORRIDOR LAFAYETTE PARK • WESTWOOD • 310/477-6885 10530-10540 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 550 Veteran Ave. Wilshire Bl. • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath closet, controlled

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Best Unit in Bldg.!

New Plantation Shutters.

Newly remodeled bathroom, spacious liv. rm., hrwd flrs, stove, fridge, a/c, new d/w, recessed lighting, laundry facility, parking.

Also Available Updated Single • 310/704-4656 • Close to Cedars Sinai / Dining/Shopping / Transportaion

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THE NEW YORK TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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30 Actress/singer Janelle 31 Rudimentary 32 Treats, as a sprain 33 Reason for an ejection in FIFA 37 The Bronx Bombers, on scoreboards 38 Intent 39 Soon 40 Student taking Torts or Property 43 Snowshoe-hare predator 44 Brian with the album “Before and After Science” 45 Shorten Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more ANSWERS than 4,000 pastFOUND puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords IN NEXT ($39.95 a year).

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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 To those that judge the chief of the BHPD and the Beverly Hills City Council, I suggest that they contemplate the words of wisdom stated 2100 years ago; “Judge ye not lest ye be judged “ Mathew 7:1.

Don’t the council and the police chief have the right to face whomever is authoring and paying for the newspaper advertisements attacking them?? Be brave, identify yourselves.

Herb Young ****** To begin I would like to make it clear that I am not going to compare previous and present police departments. However, I do wish to recount some actions which require mentioning and perhaps are not known.

I must also preface this by saying that I am friends with former BHPD Chief Dave Snowden, Capt. Mark Rosen and many other police officers past and present.

If the police during Snowden's tenure was not up to par, the members of the City Council which then presided had been in office about 6-8 years and had all the possibility and responsibility to look into his actions and make amends, but that never happened. I don't recall people trying to discredit the police at any time. Also remember the City didn't have money to hire additional officers.

We have plenty of reason to owe thanks to the above officers. Very importantly was when buses covered in posters of BDS were circulating in LA and through Beverly Hills, it was Chief Snowden and his officers who stopped them in their tracks. What is the value of those actions? Well, you decide.

The people who spoke Tuesday night in favor of Chief Sandra Spagnoli forgot one fact. The council and the city manager were instructed by her not to have police at the schools. It was numerous other residents and I who insisted that it was urgent and necessary that the BHPD be present at the schools to increase security and, may I add that they are doing an excellent job in doing so presently.

Finally, there has been enough rudeness to a wonderful lady Vera Markowitz. It was horrible to see our mayor, Dr. Julian Gold, shoot her down.

John Mirisch is correct in saying that name-calling and insults must stop. We must permit the law and freedom of speech to do its’ job without prejudice and we say “Dayeinu” (Yiddish for “enough”).

Last week another interesting letter was in the Courier regarding the needs of our City. I must let you know that most of it had already appeared in the our local papers several times as sent by me.

However, it deserves repetition; although I doubt there will be change. The City has not cared for us residents for the longest of time. It is all about the Chamber of Commerce to which we give millions a year and businesses like Bijan are favored as with his own private parking space in front of his door.

The logo that BH FIRST will make a difference in the next elections may be wrong, as I and others will interpret it again as hooray for the business sector. Therefore, they should run it by the residents for vote first.

Finally, developers are buying properties in Beverly Hills at extraordinary prices. It doesn't make sense, but once our City Council gives them the permit to add an additional floor or two, then it becomes a great business. The council should not make serious modifications with existing density law, etc.without all our votes.

I certainly wish Chief Spagnoli and our police officers great success. At the end, the truth will prevail.

Pablo Nankin, M.D ****** I am writing to thank Beverly Hills residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

Because of the generosity of donors in Beverly Hills and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.8 million shoeboxes in 2018.

Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2018, the ministry is now sending more than 10.6 million shoebox gifts to children suffering from poverty, natural disasters, war, disease and famine.

These simple gifts bring smiles to the faces of children around the world. Packed with fun toys,

school supplies and hygiene items, these gifts bring joy and are a tangible expression of God’s love.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 157 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

It’s not too late for people to make a difference.

Though drop-off locations serving Beverly Hills’ shoebox packers are closed until November, anyone can still pack a personalized shoebox gift online at samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. Information about year-round volunteer opportunities can also be found at samaritanspurse.org/volunteerwithOCC. Thank you again to everyone who participated in this global project—many who do so year after year. These simple gifts send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.

Dana Williams ****** As a Beverly Hills resident for more than 40 years, it is inconceivable how the people in charge of running our City have allowed what was, at one time, one of the most beautiful places in the world, and Rodeo Drive, one of the most beautiful and talked about areas of elegance, has come down so far to now be a ridiculous street with ice cream trucks and areas of ugly-looking tables and chairs with fake hedges around them.

While growing up in New York, I would see pictures of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive with celebrities and elegantly-attired men and women photographed throughout the City. I couldn’t wait to move here so after graduating from high school, it was California, Here I Come.

I was very lucky to be successful fairly quickly, first working at the Mary Webb Davis Fashion Agency, and then starting my own firm, with clients I would call “character types,” such as business men and women, car salesmen, moms and dads, kids, hand models, etc. We became the agency to go to when this type of person was needed for ads.

I couldn’t wait to be able to afford buying a home in Beverly Hills... and my dream came true.

I remember the feeling of walking around Beverly Hills...the residents, the stores (among the most famous in the world)!! How it felt to attain my dream of living in this glamorous paradise. When traveling to other famous areas around the globe, when people found out where I lived, most would say they hoped to be able to visit Beverly Hills one day.

Fast forward, what you see now is nothing close to what it was. People coming to Rodeo Drive want to see elegant and beautiful people and wonderful. designer stores. They may spend some money just to say: “I bought this on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills” or just take some selfies of themselves in front of these establishments.

Now, what do we have...ice cream trucks, ugly seating, BOLD booths, and just plan unattractiveness. And, may I say, to have some of these art pieces like the rock painted silver and some others, do not add anything.

We certainly don’t want of have to compete with shopping malls, though our residents do shop both in Beverly Hills and the malls, depending on what they are looking for.

The question is: what purpose does BOLD serve? Asking stores to stay open late just in case some tourist may want to buy something seems absurd. The stores often have to pay employees overtime and many of them, whom I spoke to, are upset.

Beverly Hills should not and does not have to compete for tourists. The will come here because we are a world-class City and our residents are also world-class who love our City and want to continue with the same pride they had when they first moved here.

We want and should hear from people seeing our City that we are unlike any other in the world...full of beauty and elegance, and just down right great...one they can’t wait to come back to again.

The people running our City should see to it that we remain truly special and like no other. We used to be just that and I can’t wait for us to be again.

Joan Gold

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 8). The easiest way to say and do the right thing is not to rehearse it and work at it, but to live it. It’s the truth of your heart. So instead of changing anything about your behavior, you'll focus on generating greater joy in your heart. All good things flow from this. You’ll count this among your best years to date. Scorpio and Sagittarius adore you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’d like to think that you open yourself to help from friendly forces, and yet you also notice that you’re tensing up around a certain area, as though you must do it on your own. This tension is your inner wisdom speaking.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). There’s a need to be filled and you’ll get the sense that you’re just the one for the job. Now it’s just a matter of convincing the others, which will be no problem for you once you forget yourself and just do it.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Certain things are in place. Life will change you for the better, whether you want it to or not. Also, there’s nothing to be done about it, so you may as well just relax and take it all in.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Love somehow still sticks with you even when you give it away. In fact, the more you give, the more you have, and it becomes really hard to get rid of.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When your friend is on the phone to someone else, you can tell who's on the line. You’re sensitive to the way people sound in different relationships. It teaches you something about your own communication style.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have quirks. Everyone does.

Some people hide them better than others. You tend to enjoy most the ones who don’t bother or who can’t seem to hide them.

Anyway, someone finds your quirks irresistible today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Even though practical advice will work for many, if it goes against what you’re feeling today, then you’re highly unlikely to be able to apply it, so why bother? Accept your own stubbornness as the quality that just might deliver you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s hard to see where you’re limiting yourself by complying to norms, but try and step back. Resist going where you’re led or answering what you’re asked. There’s nothing you have to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If you’re too focused on what they might like, you’ll miss out on what you like. You’ve been cultivating your preferences and aesthetic for awhile now. Isn’t everyone missing out if you don’t share?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you’ve ever looked back on old work (or an old diary or historic pieces of your wardrobe) and cringed, well, then today’s cringey situation will feel familiar. But isn’t this just a sign that you’ve grown a lot?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Has it been done before? Of course. Just about everything has, but not quite in this way, and not by you. The particulars of your approach and very essence will make this unique.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Being able to tell a good story is a quality that will take you far, not only socially but also with your work and your self-talk, and the way you organize yourself in general.

Letters To The Editor

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