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February 15, 2019

George Chavez To Succeed Mahdi Aluzri As Beverly Hills City Manager

WELCOME TO THE DEPARTMENT – The Beverly Hills Fire Department held a recruit badge pinning ceremony on Thursday morning for two new recruits – Brandon Neal and William Pridy. Pictured, from left: Fire Chief Greg Barton, Mayor Julian Gold, councilmember Lester Friedman, Pridy, Neal, councilmember Robert Wunderlich and Assistant City Manager George Chavez.

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The Crescent Drive closure for the Vanity Fair Oscars party began this week.

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The Belvedere was named the only AAA Five-Diamond restaurant in L.A. 5

BHUSD Strives To Update Community ‘Every Two Weeks’

By Laura Coleman On Tuesday morning, Jan. 29, at precisely 8:19 a.m., Beverly Hills Unified School District Superintendent Michael Bregy sent out an email directed to “BHUSD Families.” In this email, Bregy pledged there would be “community updates every two weeks” via both email and the district’s website, keeping everyone apprised about the process of reconfiguring the school district to include a dedicated middle school.

Two weeks later, this past Tuesday, at around 5 p.m., just a few hours after the school day had ended, a link to a “Feb. 12” update

appeared on the school district website, but ultimately linked only to a page indicating a broken link.

In the 6 p.m. hour, the broken link was removed. At the same time, several other pages had been added to the website’s “Reconfiguration” portion, one of which contained a slight inaccuracy which the Courier immediately questioned.

“We are working on this LIVE right now,” a district spokesperson informed the Courier via email.

At exactly 7:52 p.m., Bregy sent out the second reconfiguration update to “BHUSD Families.” (see ‘BHUSD’ page 20)

The Planning Commission will review the 100 Crescent project revisions, EIR. 10 •Health & Wellness •Birthdays •Letters to the Editor

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Beverly Vista students made 300 lunches for the needy on Valentine’s Day

George Christy, Page 6 After President Kennedy's Assassination, Jackie Kennedy Wed The Much Older, Billionaire Greek Shipowner, Aristotle Socrates Onassis, On His Aegean Island Of Skorpios.

With More Than 170 Clauses In Her Marriage Contract.

After His Death, She Lived With Financial Advisor, Maurice Tempelsman, In Manhattan.

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Beverly Vista Students ‘Feed The Hungry’ For Valentine’s Day

By Laura Coleman Beverly Vista students helped spread the love yesterday morning, on Valentine’s Day, by creating hundreds of lunches for people in need.

This year’s transitional kindergarten (TK)-fifth grade Valentine’s Day event, which has been taking place at Beverly Vista for roughly the past decade, saw the creation of some 300 handmade bag lunches that were then picked up by the

Westside Food Bank to be distributed.

“It gives [participating students] a very hands-on in-themoment realization that they can do something that’s going to help somebody that same day,” said Beverly Hills PTA Council Community Service Liaison Kelly Hinden.

Beginning with the hand-decorating of lunch bags by TK, (see ‘FEED THE HUNGRY’ page 20)

By Victoria Talbot After 30 years as an employee in the City of Beverly Hills, Assistant City Manager George Chavez has been tapped to replace City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, who will retire in May. Chavez began his career with the City of Beverly Hills in 1988 as a building inspector and has worked in a variety of positions including assistant director of community development/City building official and director of public works before being named Assistant City Manager in 2016.

He is also a recent recipient of the City’s Fred C. Cunningham Award for Distinguished Service.

“George is a man of exceptional character who demonstrates an unmatched level of commitment and dedication to Beverly Hills,” said Mayor Julian Gold. “I know I

speak for the entire Council when I say it will be our privilege to work alongside him as we serve one of the world’s greatest cities.”

During the course of his employment, Chavez has earned a reputation for his dedication and hard work.

“When I began my career in Beverly Hills more than 30 years ago, I never imagined this day would come,” said Chavez, with characteristic humility. “Every day, my work (see ‘CITY MANAGER’ page 20)

Correcting Vera Markowitz

By Victoria Talbot In an interview in another newspaper, resident and failed City Council candidate Vera Markowitz expressed a series of inaccuracies to support her two-year campaign against Beverly Hills Chief of Police Sandra Spagnoli.

Beverly Hills Public Information Officer Keith Sterling provided some corrections on behalf of City and Chief Spagnoli.

“While we respect the right of Mrs. Markowitz and every resident of Beverly Hills to express concerns with any aspect of their City government, including the police force, it is unfortunate that in an interview published in the

Feb. 14 Beverly Hills Weekly, Mrs. Markowitz grossly misstates the facts.

“Assertion: That of the programs the chief has initiated, ‘not one works.’

“Fact: The chief's successful initiatives include: (1) geographical policing, (2) a comprehensive school safety plan, that includes the deployment of Adopt-a-School Officers, in partnership with the BHUSD and (3) Numerous Public Service Announcements (PSA) for anti-theft campaigns to include: "Hide, Take and Lock" and Purse Theft “Assertion: That there are only seven detectives and they never leave their offices. (see ‘CORRECTING VERA’ page 17)

T H E M A E S T R O O F D I S H I S BACK — J. Randy Taraborrelli just published the book Jackie, Janet and Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters Jackqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill. The "dish" will keep you up at night as you consume its easy-toread details of the three powerful ladies.

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

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PARTY PREP — Street closures have begun on Crescent Drive, between North and South Santa Monica Boulevard, in preparation for the annual Vanity Fair Oscars Party on Crescent Drive, between City Hall and The Wallis. The closures will remain in effect through February 28.

Design Review Rejects Whittier Project For Third Time

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

By Victoria Talbot By a vote of 4-1, the Beverly Hills Design Review Commission rejected a proposal for a modern, single-family home for the third time on the northwest corner of Sunset Boulevard and Whittier Drive last week.

The home first came before the commission on July 10, 2018. The highly-contemporary design was continued for further review. The project then returned to the commission on Sept. 6 with much the same results.

The unique, ultra-contemporary design is out of Studio Marco Piva in Milan with John Ruzicka of Ruzicka Associates locally.

Represented by Ben Reznik of Ben Reznik of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP, the developer flew Piva to Los Angeles to address the commission.

In September, neighbors of the unique neighborhood turned out in force to object to the project.

North of Sunset, Whittier boasts stately homes designed by Master Architects such as Paul Williams and Carleton Burgess. Residents’ pride of ownership and their investment in preservation of the neighborhood’s character, combined with a proposal they found so offensive, drew a crowd to the meeting.

But the redesign of the residence did not satisfy the neighbors, or members of the Design Review Commission.

The project site, 901 Whittier Drive, is among the neighborhood’s stately, traditional homes that have been lovingly cared for and maintained. Residents objected to having the home torn down to be replaced by the proposed structure, which has 21,000 square feet above ground and a two-story basement with another 20,000 square feet for a total over 40,000 square feet.

Homes in the neighborhood, built mostly between 1920 and 1950, range up to 9,000 square feet. The current structure is 5,880 square feet.

According to the staff report: “The revised residential design at this prominent corner location continues to propose a highly contemporary design with a modified materials palette. The previous façade treatments incorporated steel or wood louvering elements that screened the glazed areas of the building. The applicant is currently pursuing a selection of materials which are intended to be more residential in nature or less harsh than the previous design iterations…Overall, the residence continues to form a unique juxta-

position to other much more traditional existing architectural designs in the vicinity.”

“Why should I be looking at this as a residence and not an office building or a library, asked Commissioner Barry Bernstein, of the architects. “What makes this structure residential?”

“We are thinking of contemporary life and future life. It is a beautiful space inside compared to the traditional square design,” replied Ruzicka.

Public comments reiterated the feeling that, “the structure proposed is not compatible with the block,” as one neighbor stated.

“I came to the USA and studied architecture… Wright, Neutra… innovation, new ideas,” said Piva, with an Italian accent. “From the other side of the ocean we see America, this little experiment, a different kind of a vision of a house… with this kind of attitude, we should stay in Italy in the Roman times houses. It is the nature of people to propose something different. If something is different than what was there before it doesn’t mean it isn’t usable. It’s going to be a beautiful house… something elegant, something unique.”

With the exception of Commissioner Sandy Pressman, the commission rejected the current iteration.

“It is elegant and it deserves to be built,” said Pressman. “I would say congratulations on creating a beautiful home.”

“I agree with [Commissioner Pressman],” said Commissioner Tony Spann, AIA. “It is a beautiful, gorgeous home. It doesn’t belong here.”

Referring to the findings commissioners are required to make, Spann pointed out that taking into consideration mass and scale, supporting the garden-like quality of the City, enhancement of the appearance of the neighborhood, striking a balance between the expectations of the neighborhood and the owner and reflecting the design patterns of the neighborhood – he could not make the findings for approval.

The commission agreed that the project required a redesign, versus “tweaks” that could possibly be worked out in an ad hoc committee.

To move the project forward, staff will come back with a resolution to deny the project at the March 7 meeting. If approved, the denial will allow the developer to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission.

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Rec & Parks Commission To Hold Special Meeting on La Cienega Park Project

KIDS HEART CHALLENGE–Beverly Vista 2nd grade students prepared to take part in the Kids Heart Challenge earlier this week. The annual event inspires philanthropy while teaching kids to make healthy life choices.

Beverly Hills Students Take The Kids Heart Challenge To Raise Funds For ‘Special Hearts’

By Laura Coleman It’s no secret that childhood habits creep into adulthood. To that end, the American Heart Association is committed to helping youngsters live healthy lives.

On Wednesday, around 400 Beverly Vista students, in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, jumped rope and participated in various activities, raising over $6,500 for the Association to distribute to local agencies that help children with heart conditions, such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA and USC. Today, Hawthorne students will likewise participate in the fundraiser, known as the “Kids Heart Challenge.”

The event represents the culmination of a three-week program by the American Heart Association designed to raise awareness about children with “special hearts” as well as inspire youngsters to make healthy life choices.

“It becomes really powerful for the students to help raise money for these kids,” said Beverly Vista PE teacher Todd Radonsky, who has helped spearhead the event on site at the school since he started teaching there 20 years ago.

“They feel good about what they raise the money for. A lot of them have friends or family that have heart issues.”

Nationwide, around six million children participate in the challenge annually, including roughly 300 schools across L.A. County. Beverly Hills schools have been involved with the fundraiser since 1995 according to the Association.

In honor of the fundraiser’s 40th anniversary, the American Heart Association rebranded the fundraiser, previously known as “Jump Rope For Heart,” in an effort to help children find more ways to be healthy and active, in addition to emphasizing social emotional wellness.

“It’s more of a whole child focused curriculum,” described the Association’s senior director of Communications, Kristine Mosqueda-Kelly. “We believe that healthy habits should really start early.”

As part of the “challenge,” students are encouraged to drink more water instead of sugary drinks, spend 60 minutes a day engaged in some form of physical activity, and to daily perform an act of kindness.

In addition to learning how to live healthier lives, critical in the fight against heart disease and stroke, participating students also learn to be philanthropic while raising money for kids with sick hearts.

“Studies show that the more good you do in the world, leads to a longer life,” said Anders Bollingmo, senior director of Development for the association. “Being kind makes our hearts happy. And happy hearts are healthy hearts.”

FOSTER URGENTLY NEEDED– This sweet 6-month-old German Shepherd was found roaming the streets of South Los Angeles just two days ago. The Orange County German Shepherd Rescue has committed to taking her in, but she needs a temporary foster home to avoid having her sent to boarding with 50 other dogs – or, better yet, a private adopter. She is gentle and dog friendly, but has not yet been tested with cats. She’s teething and will need chew toys, and still needs a trip to the vet, which the rescue will handle. Anyone interested in fostering, or adopting, is asked to contact Ronnie at 310-804-1555.

New Study Finds Beverly Hills Auto Insurance Rates Second Highest In State

By Matt Lopez Does it feel like your car insurance rates keep going up and up and up, year after year?

Well, you’re not alone.

According to a new study, auto insurance rates in Beverly Hills are the second highest in the state.

The 2019 State of Auto Insurance Report, commissioned by The Zebra – which is

one of the nation’s leading car insurance search engines – revealed that car insurance rates have risen for four out of five American drivers in the last year.

In Los Angeles alone, the study found that car insurance rates are up nearly 60 percent since 2011.

The average for car insurance in Beverly Hills is a

whopping $2,809, just below North Hollywood, which ranks at the most expensive city for auto insurance in California at $2,819.

Drivers in Blythe, a far east city close to the CaliforniaArizona border, pay the least at just $1,529. Big River is second at $1,625, followed by San Clemente at $1,629.

By Victoria Talbot The Recreation and Parks Commission will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 9-11 a.m. at City Hall’s room 280A to discuss the La Cienega Park Project.

For the past eight months, the City has engaged in a public process with an independent consultant, the Consensus and Collaboration Program (CCP), selected to perform a comprehensive public engagement to determine how the public would like the future of the park to take shape.

The outreach included stakeholder meetings, information handed out at the Farmers’ Market, Beverly Hills Open Later Days (BOLD), PTA meetings and National Night Out;.

Additionally, there were presentations at all the City’s commissions, a focus group meeting; outreach to service clubs; sports groups and park users; two town hall meetings; surveys by mail, through post-

cards and online. Results were presented to the City Council on Nov. 20, 2018.

Architects Johnson & Favaro will make a presentation to the commission and provide recommendations based on the results of the public input received by CCP. Planning for the future of the park and its features will be discussed.

Though the meeting is open to the public, City staff is aware that the weekday morning meeting time may not be sensitive to times when interested parties are available.

Therefore, to accommodate stakeholders that may be unable to attend during work and school hours, a meeting is being planned later this month at La Cienega Park, with the date and time to be announced.

Public comments can be directed to lacienegaproject@beverlyhills.org.

COURIER HITS THE SLOPES – Beverly Hills youth Benjamin Hacker took a break from his snowboarding trip late last month in Copper Mountain, Colorado to pose at the top of the mountain with his copy of the Beverly Hills Courier. To join Benjamin in the Carry The Courier Club, snap a photo of yourself on your next trip holding the Courier and email it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Woman Pleads No Contest In Fatal Beverly Hills Crash

By Matt Lopez A Los Angeles woman pleaded no contest on Wednesday to two counts of vehicular manslaughter after being behind the wheel of a car crash in Beverly Hills last April that killed her two passengers.

The crash occurred on April 27, near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire. Taisha Warie Welch, 31, was driving the

BMW X5 that rolled over around 1:30 a.m., killing her passengers – Jenetta Williams, 30 of Palmdale and Denesha Stewart, 24, of Lakewood.

Three other passengers in the vehicle were injured.

Welch was charged with driving while intoxicated and faces seven years in state prison. Welch was arrested hours after the crash and released on bond one week later.

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Maserati Moves To Santa Monica, But Still Caters To Beverly Hills

The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills

The Belvedere Named Only AAA FiveDiamond Restaurant In Los Angeles

By Matt Lopez The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills continued its streak of being the only Five-Diamond rated restaurant in Los Angeles, in restaurant ratings released Thursday by the Automobile Club of Southern California.

The Belvedere has been a AAA Five-Diamond restaurant since 1995. It was the only Los Angeles restaurant on the list – the only other establishment in Southern California to earn the FiveDiamond honor was The Addison at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego.

“We’re honored to have received the AAA Five-Diamond award for the 24th consecutive year. A big thanks to the community of Beverly Hills for their ongoing loyalty and support of The

Belvedere,” said Peninsula Executive Chef David Codney.

Patty Marenco, manager of AAA’s Approved Accommodations Program, called attaining a AAA Five-Diamond rating an “impressive accomplishment… guests want to be wowed on multiple levels, so exceptional service is also important, but they’re not necessarily looking for all the formalities that were once so synonymous with fine dining.”

Four restaurants in Beverly Hills earned AAA Four-Diamond ratings: CUT by Wolfgang Puck at The Beverly Wilshire, The BLVD at The Beverly Wilshire, Spago Beverly Hills and Culina Modern Italian at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Beverly Vista Fifth Grade Teacher Kris Milliken Named Johns Hopkins Fellow

By Laura Coleman While holiday presents and cards from students easily put a smile on any teacher’s face, Beverly Vista fifth grade teacher Kris Milliken got the gift of a lifetime after a former student nominated him for The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth’s Sarah D. Barder Fellowship Program.

“I am grateful to have been selected but even more proud to know that I am having a significant impact on my students,” said Milliken, who received word this week that he had been selected.

Only students who participate in the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students around the world, are eligible to

nominate teachers who have made an impact on their lives.

Beverly Vista sixth grader Ryan Manzoku nominated Milliken, in a very heartfelt letter, writing: “Mr. Milliken recognized and challenged me to be the best I can be.” (see ‘JOHNS HOPKINS’ page 20)

Walking Tour Of Stars Home Planned With Beverly Hills Historical Society

By Victoria Talbot Anyone who has ever lived in Beverly Hills is familiar with the maps to stars’ homes.

The mecca that stars once flocked to live in for a quiet enjoyment of this little community, away from prying eyes, was populated with hopeful fans taking a labyrinthine path through the residential areas of the City to seek a glimpse of their favorite stars.

Find out which stars they were and exactly where they lived on a free walking tour sponsored by the Beverly Hills Historical Society on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at Anderson Fountain in Will

Rogers Park.

The tour guides will be local historians Phil Savenick and Robbie Anderson.

Former stars such as Frank Sinatra, Lucy and Desi Arnaz, Jack Benny, Gene Kelly, Jimmy Stewart, Lana Turner, Greta Garbo, The Gershwins, The Clooneys, Hedy Lamar, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Elizabeth Montgomery, Sonny Bono and current stars such as Diane Keaton, Madonna, Ricky Schroeder, Victoria and David Beckham and Barbra Streisand, lived in our community. (see ‘STAR HOMES TOUR’ page 17)

By Victoria Talbot Maserati Beverly Hills has a new home in Santa Monica and they celebrated in style with a grand opening last week featuring music, cars and gourmet treats, including freshly brewed coffees and delicious Italian gelatos.

“Even though Pictured: General Sales Manager Mark Thomas and Vice we have moved, President Neely Kasri stand in front of a GranCabrio we continue to Convertible. cater to the Beverly Hills community,” said staff that shares their enthusiasm for General Sales Manager Mark Thomas. these special automobiles.

There are over 400 vehicles in the Thomas helmed the showroom on Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills Santa Monica inventory, including Fiat and Alfa Romeo. prior to the move.

Join Maserati Santa Monica to see Customers can continue to anticipate the same personalized customer the 2019 590 Horsepower Maserati service they’ve grown accustomed to. Levante Trofeo. This SUV combines a The new location features valet sporting interior with true luxury and parking, pick-up and delivery service power, and best-in-class performance.

Maserati is like a work of art. to Beverly Hills and a service department. During your visit, expect great Every vehicle is distinct in its class coffee and refreshments while brows- from the Quattroporte Luxury Sedan to the exhilaration and performance of ing these magnificent vehicles.

Maserati clients can always antici- the GT Convertible.

Visit the showroom at 1800 Santa pate a loaner while their vehicles are being serviced and they can expect to Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, be welcomed by a knowledgeable 90405.

GEORGE CHRISTY

Jennings Auchincloss, on June 13, 1943.

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Not one to be deterred,

• Should Onassis ever part from Jackie, he will be legally bound to give her a sum of $9.6 million for every year of their marriage;

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• Should she leave him, her payoff will be a lump sum of $18 million;

Janet tried her trick again, only this time, according to Hugh’s second wife, Nina Gore, she used a spoon.

Hugh regrettably was incapable of intimacy, he somehow managed, on several occasions, to provide the sperm that birthed the two children.

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inally delivering a son, James Lee Auchincloss, born on March 4, 1947. A half-brother to Jackie and Lee.

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ll this “dish” and more from Randy’s easy-to-read, tellall that’s worthy of staying up late for more captivating details.

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Courtesy of J. Randy Taraborrelli/(Jamie Auchincloss Collection)

arrying into the Kennedy clan was power unlimited for Jackie, and Lee married, a titled Polish royal, albeit broke, and known thereafter as Princess Lee Radziwill.

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fter husband John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, Jackie opted, five years later, for the security of the acclaimed mogul, the Greek shipowner Aristotle Socrates Onassis, much older, but no matter. Please remember mother Janet’s mantra: money and power.

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or those living with wayward imaginations and the availability of the internet, we find 170 clauses in Jackie’s marriage contract.

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ccording to Christian Kafa Rakis, chief steward on the Onassis yacht, Christina, (named after his daughter, Tina Livanos), we are informed about these clauses:

On the day of Jackie's wedding to Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Here, on the happy day at Hammersmith Farm, are (left to right): Lee Bouvier Canfield, Jamie Auchincloss, JFK, Jackie, Bobby Kennedy, and Janet Auchincloss Jr.

Auchincloss to her daughters, Jacqueline Bouvier and younger sister Lee Bouvier, who were warned about marrying.

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nly when there’s money and power do you consent, was Janet’s mantra to her beautiful girls, destined to be catapulted into global fame after their weddings.

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books are riveting, alive with fresh anecdotal insights into the worlds of the famous and infamous. Reliably spellbinding with surprises about the people he writes about.

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ho knew that Janet Auchincloss, whose second husband, Hugh Auchincloss, the Standard Oil heir, was disappointed that he was impotent?

She wanted more children,

and decided there were ways around Mother Nature.

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onsulting with doctors and knowledgeable insiders, she decided to use a kitchen utensil, probably a turkey baster, to become pregnant. Which happened.

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hile she wanted a boy, she delivered a girl, Janet

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Separate bedrooms;

• Should she stick it out for longer, she will receive, in addition to the $18 million, an alimony of $183,000 for 10 years; • If Onassis dies while they are still married, she will inherit the staggering sum of $100 million.

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fter Onassis’s death, a friend, banker and financial advisor, Maurice Tempelsman, moved in with Jackie at her Fifth Avenue penthouse apartment until her death in 1994. They were seen walking in Central Park and dining locally.

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he died from nonHodgkin’s lymphoma, and friends believe that her heavy smoking contributed to her loss.

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empelsman quadrupled the $26 million secured from the Onassis’ estate, and he tearfully recited the epic Constantine Cavafy poem, Ithaca, during her funeral mass at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola on Park Avenue, not far from her apartment.

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ne assumes the bulk of her estate is now with her daughter, Caroline Kennedy.

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nd thus the world turns with Janet Auchincloss’s mantra.

Money and power … power and money.

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

• The times of the year they spend together; • $600,000 for Jackie’s travel, pleasure, safety and children. In addition to his gifts to her and the provision of a

Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie

Money and power...

Power and money.

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sumptuous manner of living;

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e discover this in J. Randy Taraborrelli’s new book: Jackie, Janet and Lee: The Secret Lives of Janet Auchincloss and Her Daughters Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Lee Radziwill.

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araborrelli is a maestro of “dish” in his biographies.

Not only about the Kennedy dynasty, but of Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, etc.

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Michael Ann Young with husband Robin Atkin Downes and daughter Natasha Downes

Gerard Butler, AJ Kane, America Ferrera and Jay Baruchel co-star in Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, which premiered at Regency Village Theatre Mekai Curtis

F. Murray Abraham

Craig Ferguson

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS

BRINGING SOUL TO LA — P!NK kicked off Citi’s trio of intimate shows at the Palladium last Thursday as part of its "Citi Sound Vault" series, a curated platform that gives Citi cardmembers access to amazing music experiences. Other shows included performances by Muse and Chris Stapleton. Citi cardmembers who purchased tickets to one of the three Citi Sound Vault shows also had access to an exclusive “Pop-Up Shop” featuring a limited edition capsule collection by Artist Trevor "Trouble" Andrew, with net proceeds from all sales going to benefit Musicians on Call, a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Pictured: P!NK, Matt Bellamy of Muse and Chris Stapleton.

Photos courtesy of Getty Images for Citi BRINGING SOUL TO LA — The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica will present The Mudbug Brass Band at The Edye on Friday, March 1, at 8 p.m.

Drawing from New Orleans traditional Jazz, R&B, Funk and Mardi Gras, the Louisiana-rooted Los Angeles-based eightpiece brass band ensemble is dedicated to the "Second Line" tradition of the Crescent City. Tickets start at $30. For information, call 310-434-3200 or visit thebroadstage.org.

Image courtesy of The Mudbug Brass Band

CELEBRATE HOPE — Just one day before President’s Day (Feb. 18), on Sunday, Feb. 17, the Perfect Exposure Gallery will unveil the first of many exhibits nationwide featuring Anna Wilding's “Celebrate Hope: The Obama White House Collection” in honor of Black History Month. Wilding (http://www.annawilding.org) is an award-winning filmmaker and still photographer who was based at the White House from 2015-2017 during the Obama administration. “The Obama White House Collection” unveils a stunning body of work featuring exclusive photographs (both published and never-before-seen) of President Barack Obama and others, including rare images of “first lady” Michelle Obama. The exhibit will also feature select pieces from "Chicago 1960's/1970's" by John Simmons A.C.S. The exhibit will run through Sunday, March 17. For more information, visit: http://www.theperfectexposuregallery.com/exhibit/obama-celebrate-hope.

FEEL THE LOVE — The Lipstick Lobby, a social justice beauty brand launched in 2017 to help women find their voice in the fight for accessible health care, continues to expand beyond its signature “speak-out” statement lipsticks, such as “Kiss My Pink” – a bold pink lipstick where all net proceeds go directly to Planned Parenthood.

The most recent lip launch is “In The Clear,” a Vitamin E lip balm that aims to dismantle stigma and raise awareness around the mass incarceration of women through a unique partnership with the unPrison Project and feminist activist Gloria Steinem. All merchandise is available exclusively on the website, thelipsticklobby.com, with 100 percent of net profit from the sales going back to each shade’s partner charity.

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Contemporary Flamenco Star Ottmar Noted Conductorless Orchestra Kaleidoscope To Liebert Returns to The Saban Make Wallis Debut Next Week In Beverly Hills Continuing his tradition of mashing styles, rhythms and genres, hard-to-categorize contemporary flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert returns to The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., for a 9 p.m. concert, tomorrow.

Terming himself “a working musician who’s been touring for 29 years,” Liebert recorded the first of his nearly 40 albums in 1989. “So we have a nice catalogue to draw from,” he says.

He’s not bringing his electric guitar for this trip, Liebert says, but focusing on the flamenco passion and masterful technique that has won him legions of area fans on his Blanca guitar.

A local favorite, Liebert, along with longtime musical partners, Luna Negra—consisting of John Gagan on his 100year-old bass and Chris Steele on the cajon (a wooden box drum) and drum kit — will play songs from prior albums, his latest album, The Complete Santa Fe Sessions and will preview his still-being-worked-on album, as yet unnamed.

The Complete Santa Fe Sessions album gave Liebert the chance to “revisit and revise” The Santa Fe Sessions (2003),

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releasing new songs that hadn’t been heard digitally and editing some down to just his guitar and Gagan’s bass. In addition to new mixes of the original 15 tracks, Liebert also added new songs, Songs 4 Pablo and Sao Paulo.

He’s excited about teasing his upcoming album, set for a fall release. With rhumba influences, he expects it to be a mix of upbeat and “introspective moments.”

When he was with a major label, Liebert’s passion for (see ‘LIEBERT’ page 16)

How does a conductorless orchestra function? Democraticly and collaboratively, says Benjamin Mitchell founderpresident of Kaleidoscope, the group making its Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts debut at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23 at the center, 9309 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills.

Having played with the Houston Symphony, Aspen Music Festival and Lucerne Festival, clarinetist Mitchell moved to L.A. six years ago “without any jobs waiting. I thought there were a lot of great musicians here and other good orchestras doing similar things.

So I thought it would be fun to bring people together.”

After working with musician friends and gathering a group large enough to form an orchestra, Michell established the nonprofit in 2014.

In Kaleidoscope, every musician has an equal voice.

“We try to let everyone share ideas,” says Mitchell. In the process of rehearsing a piece a violinist may suggest one tempo, while a trumpeter might want a faster one. “We would try it both ways and see which

Benjamin Mitchell

one is more convincing,” says Mitchell. “Sometimes there’s not a clear way and we don’t make a final decision. We come back and revisit, and as we get closer to a concert we make the decision and polish to be as confident as we can be.”

The 55 musicians coming to The Wallis will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Pulitzer Prize-winner Caroline Shaw’s 10-minute Entr’acte and Prokovief’s Piano Concerto No. 3, with pianist Irene Kim, a member of the organization’s seven member artist team that makes repertoire decisions.

In addition to local musicians, the orchestra draws players from New York, Boston and Chicago. “In a lot of orchestras, musicians don’t really have a

say, “ Mitchell says, “and this is really the other way around.

Decisions are made by musicians and they find the process interesting and fulfilling.” Most of the administrative staff plays in the group.

Musicians also have to know the music extremely well.

“These are people who play in professional orchestras and at a high level, and even they have to do more preparation,” says Mitchell. “You don’t have the safety net of a conductor; and the bigger challenge puts everyone on their ‘A’ game to really listen to each other. You can’t rely on someone waving a baton.”

Players also rotate positions and sections, so the first chair violin in one piece could be last in another, and the first and second violins could change places from piece to piece. “Sharing the responsibility of leading facilitates appreciation of each other and everyone learns how to be good leaders and followers and when to do both,” Michell says.Kaleidoscope is known for its innovative and diverse programming and is committed to performing works (see ‘KALEIDOSCOPE’ page 16)

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Beverly Hills Planning Commission to Review 100 Crescent Project Hadid Suffers Revisions, EIR Another would be replaced with a

By Victoria Talbot Setback In The Planning Commission curved frameless glazing with 901 Strada will hold an evening session on an internal spiraling staircase February 28 to consider a to serve as the central focus of Vecchia General Plan Amendment for the building.

The analysis concluded the controversial project locatLawsuit that the loss of the historical ed at 100 N. Crescent Drive.

The existing building is a three-story, 43-foot high building adjacent to the Crescent Drive Mini Park.

The proposed project is a request to remodel the existing office building designed by Gin Dan Wong, who has been recognized as a Master Architect in the City of Beverly Hills. The proposed remodel would add an additional two stories to the building, increasing the height to 72 feet with an additional 15 feet for mechanical penthouse and the elevator overrun of 5 feet.

The proposal would expand the existing floor area by approximately 56,000 square feet and add an extensive outdoor terrace space, a new ground-level restaurant, a renovation of the existing screening room and a revamp of the Crescent Mini Park.

Built in 1989, the project did not meet the 50-year-old criteria for historic preservation in the City of Beverly Hills; nor does it meet the requirements for the National Register of Historic Places. However, the project does satisfy the requirements for the California Register of Historic Places, because it is a property of “exceptional significance.”

“Therefore, pursuant to CEQA, the existing building located on the project site is a potential historic resource, and the projects’ proposed modifications to the building would have a significant and adverse impact on a historic resource that cannot be mitigated,” read the staff report.

The Cultural Heritage Commission reviewed and confirmed the historical report late last year.

Wong’s building undulates in rippling waves of black glass and white marble from a central rotunda at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Crescent Drive, giving the appearance of movement and diverting the building’s mass.

With the wave-like dynamic, the building posts dramatic visuals from all elevations.

The proposed remodel would substantially change the visual impact of the building.

The entire frame would be sheathed in a flat, floor-to-ceiling glass wall that would redefine the exterior impact, adding columnar support behind the glass to remove the wave-like appearance and add squarefootage. The central rotunda

property would have a significant adverse impact on the historic resource that cannot be mitigated, according to the Draft EIR. The proposed project would also generate “significant shade and shadow” to the Crescent Drive Mini Park during the winter. The study used to determine shade and shadow, however, did not find that the shade and shadow impacts would be significant or unavoidable to the single-family homes directly behind the project, on Rexford Drive, because it does not exceed certain thresholds.

“A project impact would normally be considered significant if shadow-sensitive uses would be shaded by projectrelated structures for more than three hours between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (between late October and early April), or for more than four hours between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (between early April and late October),” according to the report, which includes the winter and summer solstices.

With the fourth and fifth stories massed to the Wilshire side of the project, the CEQA determination is that the impact is not significant.

However, residents whose homes will experience more shade than is already cast by the three-story building, feel differently. They have actively opposed the project.

Gensler, the developer, will return to the Planning Commission after receiving suggestions from the Planning Commission to lower the height of the building to four stories, vs. the planned 5 stories.

A four-story alternative is not feasible for two reasons,” said attorney Ben Reznik of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP. “(1) The primary objective is to relocate Dick Clark Productions, the Hollywood Reporter, Billboard Magazine and Media Rights Capital, all owned by our client, under one roof in order to create a synergistic relationship amongst these four media giants. At four stories, the building is too small to accommodate this critical need. (2) The cost of construction for adding only one story is prohibitive; but by adding two stories, the cost is spread out over

A rendering of the 100 Crescent project.

additional space, thereby making it economically feasible. To avoid shade/shadow and privacy concerns of the neighbors on Rexford Dr., the fourth story is stepped back from the alley 13 feet and the fifth story is stepped back 32 feet, such that it will be impossible to see into the residents’ yards from the windows.”

The developer has responded with changes to the project that were suggested at the Nov. 29, 2018 Planning Commission meeting.

“The project has been revised in response to the Planning Commission’s comments regarding terrace areas facing the residential neighbors, the use of ‘stackers’ in the parking garage and the area of green space in the redesign of Crescent Drive Mini Park.”

Outdoor terraces that were to face east towards the Rexford single-family neighbors have been eliminated in response to concerns about noise and privacy. The revised design eliminates the corner terraces facing east on the fourth and fifth floors and gates and plantings will block access to views of the neighbor’s homes.

The Planning Commission objected to the use of mechanical stack parking. Therefore, the parking has been redesigned to increase the number of standard parking spaces, reducing the total number of spaces from 465 to 461, according to Beverly Hills Associate Planner Alek Miller, AICP, which is the number of spaces required by code.

Commissioners also objected to concrete planters and the hardscape element in the proposed redesign of the Crescent Mini Park. The modified project will increase green space 850 square feet and reduce concrete and paved areas.

The developer is seeking a General Plan Amendment entitlement change from Low Density Commercial General to Medium Density Commercial, with the maximum allowable height of 75 feet and FAR not to exceed 2.75:1 (currently at 2:1), a

Zone Text Amendment to create an overlay zone to allow for entertainment and media uses (the Entertainment Office Planned Development Overlay Zone 2) and set specific development standards for such uses, a Zoning Map Amendment to apply the Entertainment Office Planned Development Overlay Zone 2 to the project site, a Planned Development Permit to allow construction of a proposed addition and renovation of an entertainment and media building with street-level commercial/restaurant use and subterranean parking and a Development Agreement between the Applicant and the City.

Because of the CEQA determination that there are conditions that cannot be mitigated, the shade on the Crescent Mini Park and the loss of a potential historic resource, approval of these entitlements will require a statement of overriding consideration that the benefits outweigh the impacts.

The final approvals of the Draft EIR will be from the City Council. It is not anticipated that the project could reach the council before May, said Miller.

The environmental documents for this project are available online at www.beverlyhills.org/environmental, and copies are in the City of Beverly Hills Public Library, the City Clerk’s office, and the Community Development Department. Written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing to the Planning Division, via mail: Attn. Alek Miller, 455 N. Rexford Drive, First 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 will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comment received after Tuesday, February 19 will be provided to the Planning Commission under separate cover.

By Matt Lopez Things went from bad to worse in court last week for megamansion developer Mohamed Hadid.

Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan showed little mercy on the developer’s renegade 901 Strada Vecchia property in Bel Air, commenting that the mansion – which was found to have been developed largely outside of permit – was a “complete mess.”

Karlan bemoaned that the nearly 30,000-square-foot massive megamansion had been under construction for “about five years… but nobody knows what’s going on.”

Neighbors who live adjacent to the property are suing 70-year-old Hadid in a civil trial.

In a Jan. 23 hearing, Hadid was ordered to come up with concrete demolition plans to begin tearing down the third floor and pool deck – which were both illegally constructed.

Last week, however, Hadid and his attorneys returned to court with an incomplete and “incoherent” demolition plan that left Karlan confused “What I want is a demolition plan that all parties agree on… this court and the criminal court must be on the same page,” Karlan said.

A hearing was scheduled for Thursday morning at the Santa Monica courthouse, where Hadid’s attorneys were expected to return to court with a detailed demolition plan agreed upon by all parties.

Late last month, in a separate case, Karlan granted a motion to quash Hadid’s demand to subpoena records from several Bel-Air residents who have publicly opposed the development of 901 Strada Vecchia.

Late last year, Hadid served business record subpoenas to a series of Bel-Air residents who have spoken out against his megamansion development. Many of those subpoenaed are considered community leaders and are members of the Bel-Air Association.

The materials sought by Hadid’s subpoena included email and text message correspondence between residents (see ‘STRADA VECCHIA’ page 20)

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Prostate Cancer Foundation Kicks Off ‘TRUE Love’ Story Contest Honoring Caregivers The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has kicked off its second annual “TRUE Love” contest honoring family members, nurses, doctors, siblings, children, friends and caregivers of those with prostate cancer.

The PCF will be accepting TRUE Love stories from all perspectives through February. The most inspirational story will be announced on Feb 28 via social media, and the winner will receive a special care package from award-winning actress Kristen Bell.

Bell, known for her work in The Good Place, Veronica Mars and Frozen will lend her voice and platform to help create awareness about the TRUE Love contest.

She will also curate a special gift for the winners with the most moving and heart-felt stories. Her mother is a nurse and her father-in-law lost his battle with the disease in 2018.

“Being a part of the PCF’s TRUE Love contest for the second year is a great honor,” said Bell. “There is something particularly beautiful about the love shared between patient and caregiver. That is why we want

Kristen Bell

to recognize the admirable dedication that caregivers provide to show our gratitude for their selfless work.”

To submit a story visit www.PCF.org/true. Select stories will be featured on the PCF’s website.

In the U.S., one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and for AfricanAmerican men, one in six men will develop the disease. It is estimated that more than four million American men are living with prostate cancer. One new case occurs every three minutes and a man dies from prostate cancer every 17 minutes.

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UCLA To Present Providence Medical Associates ‘Healthy Living Honored For Quality Care With Diabetes’ L.A. Care Health Plan, passionate and quality care to which provides health insur- all patients regardless of their Conference ance to low-income individu- insurance coverage,” Dr. Chan UCLA Health will host the fifth-annual “Healthy Living with Diabetes” conference and health fair from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 2 in the Conference Center at UCLA Medical Center, 1250 16th St., Santa Monica.

The program is designed to empower, educate and motivate people who have diabetes, as well as those at risk for developing it.

Topics to be covered include: the latest diabetes research; the connection between sleep and diabetes; nutrition and diets; diabetes technology; the importance of glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol control; the effect of newer medications; and both Type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus.

The program will feature a health fair, blood pressure screenings and individual consultations with foot, sleep and nutrition specialists.

The conference is free, but registration is required by calling 800-516-5323 or emailing diabeteseducation@mednet.ucl a.edu.

als, recognized Providence Medical Associates recently for the quality care it provides to vulnerable populations.

PMA/Axminster Medical Group, part of the Providence Health & Services, Los Angeles family, was named Top Performing Independent Physician Association by L.A. Care, which honored the group for offering accessible, comprehensive medical services to the poor and underserved.

The Jan. 31, L.A. Care Health Plan Provider Recognition Awards marked that organization’s first-ever awards program for medical groups.

With 200 providers and 17 clinics in the Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley and South Bay areas, PMA’s goal is to provide high quality care regardless of patients’ socio-economic status, said Kimberley Chan, M.D., PMA’s medical director.

PMA serves a broad range of communities, and focuses on delivering coordinated and comprehensive health care, Dr. Chan said.

“We strive to provide com-

said. “We realize the importance of disease prevention and health promotion, and encourage services such as colon and breast cancer screening exams that keep patients healthy.”

The award was personally gratifying for Dr. Chan, who interned at L.A. Care while obtaining her master’s degree in public health from UCLA. “This was personally meaningful, but more importantly, it means that our group is doing the right thing for our patients,” she said. “We’ve been good partners with L.A. Care for many years, and look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

L.A. Care Health plan is an independent public program that has served Los Angeles County for more than 20 years providing low-income residents with health care coverage, including Medi-Cal. Providence Health & Services is a faith-based mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care for all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

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ACTIVE RETIREMENT

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Martial Arts Master Conan Lee Uses One-Two Punch To Fight Disease Conan Lee Yuan Ba was the number one action star in China, breaking all box office records in his first film. He is still breaking records, but now as a health advocate.

Born in Hong Kong, Lee grew up in Queens, New York, and studied a wide variety of martial arts. His first martial arts instructor was his father, which Conan incorporated some ideas and philosophies in a system that he created called “Realistic Fist”.

Conan’s first movie was the classic Ninja in the Dragon’s Den. It broke all box office records, eclipsing the draw of both Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. As the number one action star, the hit movies continued to roll as Conan starred in Tiger on Beat with Chow Yun Fat, Prince of the Sun with Cynthia Rothrock and Lethal Weapon 4 with Jet Li. But at the height of his career, Lee’s mother was diagnosed with scleroderma and he gave up his career to find a cure for her. “They told me my mother was going to die,” remembers Lee. Scleroderma is a disease which causes hardening of the tissues. The disease caused his mother’s immune system to shut down. She ended up with lung and kidney failure, bone deterioration, osteoporosis, shingles, migraines, speech disorders, anemia, a urinary tract infection, massive weight loss, loss of appetite, tooth decay, hair loss, nail fungus, muscle atrophy and spasm, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhea.

To make matters worse, her medication caused her to hallucinate.

Lee committed his life and resources towards his mother’s treatment.

Studying and learning from one of the best nutritionists in the country, he was able to make his mother better, extending her life an extra 17 years.

During those 17 years, he found three different experts in the study of blood, oxygen and water. “Now I know how to do miraculous healing,” says

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Conan Lee as a guest speaker at the Tri-State Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation in New York.

Conan Lee’s mother before and after fighting scleroderma for 17 years. “We won,” he said.

Lee. “Actually, they aren’t miracles.

It’s called knowledge and experience.

For over 20 years I have studied and learned about nutrition and how it can truly heal and cure most of our modern day diseases and lifestyle illness.”

Conan even addressed the Tri-Stage Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation in New York recently. “I told them how I was able to cure my mother with low tolerance therapies, drinking my Mr. Alkaline Lee Mineral Water, using it for steam baths and my nutritional supplements. I wanted to give them hope.”

Lee’s research and work has led to the creation of what he calls his “onetwo punch.”

Hemoxygen is a range of nutritional supplements. According to Lee, two

tablets a day can help reduce blood clots resulting in a lowered chance of having heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular diseases. The dietary aids help maintain optimal organ and muscle activity while normalizing cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure levels.

Mr. Alkaline-Lee Mineral Water Purifier provides what Lee says are 100 super active ionic minerals missing in regular drinking water. Made in the U.S., it has the best trace minerals, Lee say.

“Once it is diluted, it will purify any water, including tap water, turning it into powerful alkalinity mineral water that is pristine, soft and delicious to drink,” says Lee. “I guarantee this will help you perform just like me,” says Lee, who is 60 and has amazing energy.

“I have been taking this product for many years and have phenomenal energy and a great bill of health.” To prove his point, Lee offers a money back guarantee.

The water can be used as a “Daily Super Detox” (1/2 – 1 teaspoon per 16

oz. of drinking water), as a gargle (1 drop per 1 oz. of water), as “Dehydration Spray Mists” (1 drop per 1 oz. of water) and even helps pets (1 drop per 1 oz. of drinking water). Lee’s dog Zizi has been drinking the water for 10 years.

“We have this wonderful product that helps people feel better, relieves pain and helps the body in wellness” says Lee. The doctor and personal expert nutritionist for the pop legend Michael Jackson had amazing results at her medical clinic. Every patient who drank 100+ mineral water purifier, from just taking the very first teaspoon with a glass of 16-oz drinking water has seen amazing and miraculous immediate response, Lee says The simple reason, he says, is that “Alkaline water in stores may have a high ph balance. But it doesn’t alkalize your body. This 100+ mineral water purifier alkalizes toxins in our environ- ment.

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“I want to help everybody,” says Lee, “and I’m starting with Beverly Hills.” He’s offering discounts to fellow residents, senior citizens and those who work in Beverly Hills.

An inductee into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Lee has revived his movie career. He wrote, directed, produced and was the star of I Love Mom, which chronicles Lee’s struggle and work to cure his mother. The movie co-stars award winning actress Xu Fan, one of China’s biggest stars.

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ACTIVE RETIREMENT Tips For Aiding Aging Parents I

t’s not easy getting old, as the saying goes, and it can be even harder to watch parents age. Helping parents transition into the later years of their lives can be a delicate matter, but there are ways to help them ease into an elderly stage and cope with challenges.

Carol Lavin Bernick, former executive chairman of Alberto Culver, navigated this type of life transition. In her book, Gather As You Go: Lessons Learned Along the Way, Bernick offers tips on preserving parents’ dignity in addition to advice on business and leadership, philanthropy, dealing with tough times and being a working mom.

Her tips include: Provide Entertainment Music can be a helpful gift – try loading a music player with a playlist of favorite songs. Old movies can also spark conversation. Host a luncheon for some of the parents’ best friends and make their favorite treats. They may be housebound, but there are still ways for them to interact.

Adjust to Physical Changes Reading materials could require larger-than-normal print, and a magnifying clip-on screen for a computer can be helpful as well. Serving foods that are easier to cut can make eating a simpler process. Keep an eye on weight and nutrition and try to find someone who will make a house call for haircuts.

Relive Memories Encourage older relatives to write (or dictate) their thoughts on financial

tips, military service, business success, valued life lessons and, of course, the stories of how they met their spousess Make a family tree together and try creating a photobook with old and new pictures. Share news about family members’ relationships and accomplishments, which might bring back personal memories.

Consider the Little Things Surprise parents with a few new pieces of clothing for a thoughtful gift.

Laminate a list of their medications and their doctors to keep in case of emergency and provide a copy to parents and any other caregivers. Create a contact list on parents’ mobile phone to help them easily reach family and friends without needing to search. If there are young children in the family, try bringing them by for a visit – their energy and smiles may help brighten the room.

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Therapists Gianna Maunu and Vera Eck will present a talkback after tonight’s 8 p.m. performance of Garret Jon Groeveld’s Empty Nesters, a comedy-drama about helicopter parents facing the question of what they want to be when their kids grow up, at the Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., L.A. Directed by Richard Seyd and starring real-life empty nesters John (JW) Walker and Pamela Gaye Walker, the play follows a couple who drop their youngest child off at college and then take a life-changing trip to the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon.

Maunu and Eck, both Marriage and Family Therapists, will be in discussion with Sarah Williams, co-host of the Life Changes podcast.

The play runs through Sunday, Feb. 17. For tickets and more information, visit www.EmptyNestersPlay.com or call 866-811-4111.

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combining styles from around the world, “led to trouble classifying me,” and his recordings usually ended up in the world music sections. “They might as well have called it ‘planet earth music,’” Liebert says.

For his latest project, he’s been listening to Soca (soul and calypso) music, a genre that originated in a marginalized subculture in Trinidad and Tobago; and Zouk, a style originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.

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‘The ‘Mo Show’ Exhibit’s Paintings Reveal A Troubled Artist’s Passion For Creative Expression To honor her late brother’s legacy, Laura Ornest, a former KNX 1070 radio reporter, is mounting an exhibition featuring more than 200 of his Mary Ornest paintings. All proceeds from sales will benefit eight charities and cultural institutions with which Laura Ornest and Rick Leslie, her architect husband, are involved.

“Mo’s Show: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Maury Ornest” will be from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 23-24, at 524 N. Elm Dr. in Beverly Hills, where Maury Ornest lived and painted. The free exhibit is open to the public.

The artwork — much of which features whimsical motifs of flying fish, baseball and patriotism — reveals a man who enjoyed life even after his descent into severe mental illness. Maury died of heart dis-

One of Maury Ornest’s paintings of pencils in a vase.

ease last summer at age 58.

In 1977, at age 17 and straight out of Beverly Hills High School, Maury became the youngest draft pick in professional baseball history.

At 23, Maury began working in the business office of his father, Harry Ornest. Over the next few years, Maury suffered breaks from reality and paranoia.

After Maury’s death, family members discovered more than 1,000 paintings and dozens of sketchbooks in his house and a

storage unit. The family had been aware that he painted, but had no idea of the extent of his work. “I believe it’s time to show the world how my brother, while suffering, was still able to express joy and vibrancy, hopefulness, silliness and even whimsy,” Laura Ornest said.

Stephanie Pryor, an artist who helped to curate the exhibition, taught Maury at a UCLA Extension creative drawing workshop in 2010 and continued working with him privately until 2012. “I noticed right away that Maury had a special style,” Pryor said. “His work brings emotional joy to the viewer. His sense of optimistic determination resonates through each painting.”

All proceeds from sales will benefit the following organizations: Beyond Differences, Craft Contemporary (formerly the Craft and Folk Art Museum), Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, InsightLA, Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles, Kehillat Israel, the Friends of the Semel Institute at UCLA and Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.

night-only benefit for the theatre company and include peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn and beverages.

Stewart will also be autographing copies of his book.

For tickets and more information, visit roadtheatre.org.

• • • • • The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors in association with Emerson College will present Lights! Camera! Access!

2.0, a panel of people behind the scenes who are providing opportunities for talent with disabilities in television, film and streaming, beginning with a 6 p.m. reception on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Television Academy, 5220 Lankershim Blvd., L.A. Loreen Arbus, president of the Loreen Arbus Foundation and Tari Hartman Squire, CEO of EIN SOF Communications, are the event producers and will moderate the 7 p.m. panel.

Panelists include Michael Berk and Douglas Schwartz, Baywatch’s creators and showrunners; Zach Anner, story editor, Speechless; Kaitlyn Yang, CEO, Alpha Studios, and Monika Mikkelsen, VP, casting, Paramount Pictures Tickets are $20. To purchase and for more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l ights-camera-access-20-disability-through-a-brand-new-lenstickets-55427048795.

• • • • • Lili Singer, the Theodore Payne Foundation director of special programs, will discuss “Native Plants in Your Garden for Wild Birds” at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23 at Wild Birds Unlimited, 12433 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica.

Singer will discuss how local gardeners can use native plants to attract birds, butterflies and bees to their gardens. She will also provide a selection of

native plants for sale.

For more information, call 424-272-9000.

• • • • • Elizabeth Dorman will present a free concert at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24 in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd.

On the program, part of the Sundays Live series, will be Scarlatti’s Two Sonatas in D major, Kk. 435 and Kk. 436, Mozart’s Sonata in F major, K. 533/494, Mendelssohn’s Prelude and Fugue in E minor, Opus 35, No. 1 and Bach’s English Suite No. 5 in E minor, BWV 810.

Dorman’s last recording of Scarlatti’s sonatas is set for release this fall For more information, visit https://www.lacma.org/event/p ianist-elizabeth-dorman.

Liebert.

He’s happy to have Steele back with the group for the Saban engagement. “Sometimes he sits on the cajon and plays it and the regular drum set at the same time,” he says Steele’s also written a new book on the instrument, The Cajon Drummer.

“It’s fascinating to see how worldwide music relates. And I think a mashup of styles makes the best stuff, like California cuisine,” Liebert says.

Tickets range from $28-$58 and are available by calling 888645-5006 or online at https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/ottmar-liebertbeverly-hills. — Steve Simmons

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tions include Braddock Drive Elementary School, Los Angeles Children’s Hospital, LA Family Housing, PATH, Ronald McDonald House, The Salvation Army Bell Shelter, and Union Rescue Mission at Skid Row. Next Saturday, a free pre”Concert Prelude” at 6:30 p.m., which includes a complimentary glass of wine provided by The Henry Wine Group, features Classical KUSC’s Brian Lauritzen in conversation about the evening’s program with select musicians from the orchestra.

Single tickets range from $25-$55. To purchase, visit TheWallis.org or call 310-7464000.

—Steve Simmons

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by living and female composers and composers of color.

The orchestra has worked with some of the leading living composers and annually sponsors a call for scores. Last year, the orchestra received 2,200 submissions from 76 countries and will debut 12 new pieces this season.

With a strong commitment to the community, more than 75 percent Kaleidoscope performances each year are free at homeless shelters, hospitals and title I schools.

Current partner organiza-

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BEVERLY HILLS LOOKING FOR HIS VALENTINE – Barrett is a 12-year-old maltipoo who weighs 11 pounds. He was turned into Shelter Hope Pet Shop when his owners realized he had some tumors on his back and his sight was failing. Shelter Hope Pet Shop offered to pay for everything and give him back to the family, but they declined. He is now looking for a home that understands his love for sleeping next to you, wherever you are.

Barrett is a sweet senior Valentine in search of his forever home. For the right family, his adoption fee and future medical bills are sponsored. To learn more, contact Shelter Hope Pet Shop at 805-379-3538.

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“Fact: The city has 12 detectives and they very actively investigate crime.

“Assertion: Traffic ticket revenue has declined.

“Fact: Parking citations have actually increased from 70,473 in 2017 to 91,365 in 2018, but not all revenue has been recorded yet from the 2018 citations so it is not possible to make an accurate comparison.”

The inaccurate statements made by Markowitz continue to add up.

When asked about the biggest issues in the police department, she answers that the Chief changed the schedules. “There used to be what I think is called three-and-four where they would work for three days and be off for four.”

No schedules have been changed.

For the woman who claims, “I don’t think there’s one person in the City, and I say this honestly - that knows as much as I do because of all the work I’ve done,” the program varies throughout the department. What she is referring to is a schedule called 3/12, with three - 12 1/2 hour days on and four days off, and one additional 10-hour day per month, to make four 40-hour weeks.

It is unclear what “work” she refers to, unless it is her appearances at City Council meetings.

Markowitz, portrayed by another newspaper as a “council crusader,” has called herself “a celebrity.” She places herself at the center of a group of “good friends of mine,” whom she says, “are concerned about

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Participants have two options: a shorter, 45-minute walk, will cover the stars of North Bedford and Roxbury Drive. A second, bonus leg will encompass a full 2.9 miles and encompass the area of Lomitas Ave. to Whittier Drive and take a total of approximately 70 minutes.

With a smart phone, walk-

the anti-Semitism.” She has yet to identify a single person in the group. “They love me there,” she said. “People tell me constantly I am brave to do this… This is the right thing to do,” she said.

In the interview, a basic Q & A, Markowitz compared the police chief to Hitler. “I hate to use this,” she said.

Then she called out Councilmembers Lili Bosse and Les Friedman, both children of Holocaust survivors, both of whom take their life - experience very seriously, and compares then to Jews surrounding Hitler. “I understand [their] stance, but the fact is that Jews were around Hitler…,” she said, inferring that Friedman and Bosse are somehow at fault for not denouncing Spagnoli.

“At the City Council meeting of February 5, members of the Council shared deeply personal stories and were emphatic they will not tolerate discrimination of any kind and take all allegations seriously,” said Sterling.

“My mom was a Holocaust survivor,” Bosse said passionately, pointing out that it was the anniversary of her mother’s passing. “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. 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.”

“We had independent, third-party investigators,” said City Attorney Larry Wiener, “that have looked into each of the allegations against Chief Spagnoli. Unfortunately, State law prevents the result of these investigations from being released (SB1421).”

Following the investigations, the City Council continues to stand by Spagnoli.

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

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

When she became chief, the BHPD had 113 officers. The City had only hired 31 officers in ten years.

Markowitz denigrates every new hire in the police department, saying, “… she (Spagnoli) literally hired only the bottom of the class,” referring to the nearly 50 officers that she has hired in the three years since Spagnoli became chief.

It is also the most diverse police force in the City’s history.

“Ms. Markowitz's comments about the quality of police officers being hired is disrespectful to the men and women who put their lives on the line every day,” said Sterling.

Markowitz continues to call for an independent investigation, while ignoring the fact that every allegation has been investigated and that the City has vowed to continue to investigate any future allegations.

ers can access vintage photos and videos. To access a “sneak peek,” visit the self-guided tour online at beverlyhillshistoricalsociety.org using your phone’s QR reader.

The walk is a free, guided tour down the path of Beverly Hills history. In addition to homes, there will be some of Beverly Hills famous landmarks.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, including hats and sunscreen

or umbrellas, as needed.

Some of the homes, sadly, have been lost to time. Others remain. But the tour will not be knocking on doors; most of the stars have moved on, as well.

Everyone is welcome.

Visit the Beverly Hills Historical Society website, beverlyhillshistoricalsociety.org, for more information and to watch colorful and informative videos about the City’s gloried past.

AT THE EVENT– (from left): Dr. Ron Meier, Executive Director of the American Society for Yad Vashem; Eliad Moreh-Rosenberg, Curator and Art Department Director, Museums Division, Yad Vashem; and William Bernstein, Director of Institutional Advancement, Western Region, American Society for Yad Vashem.

Photo by Eryn M Brydon Photography

Yad Vashem Director Shines Light On Jewish Art From the Holocaust At Skirball

By Laura Coleman For those in attendance at the Skirball Cultural Center on Jan. 31 to hear Eliad MorehRosenberg, senior art curator and director of Yad Vashem’s Museums Division, the message could not have been more clear - the human spirit will preserve even in the face of great oppression.

“Artists did art as an act of resistance,” she explained during her talk, underscoring how they risked their lives to create works during the Holocaust under the Nazis.

In a poignant presentation on the work of artists and stories from the time of the Holocaust, Moreh-Rosenberg discussed an array of powerful art works made during the Holocaust and retrieved from oblivion to make the artists’ visual testimonies known to succeeding generations.

“The artists understood they had a special role,” said Moreh-Rosenberg, underscoring their need to leave a trace for posterity. “This is real life seen through eyes of the victims.”

Since its founding 65 years ago, Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, has served as the voice of the Jewish people in the vital endeavor of transmitting the history and significance of the Holocaust to future generations.

Moreh-Rosenberg’s presensation of artwork created primarily in the camps and the ghettos depicted realities that Nazi propaganda sought desperately to repress – the horrible conditions; the looming prospect of death swirling around; and the very real impacts of malnutrition and disease.

But so too did these works depict the strength of the human spirt and its unfailing ability to endure in the face of an unfathomable reality.

Take for example the

works of Felix Nussbaum, the German painter who was murdered in 1944 in Auschwitz Birkenau.

“He was very lucid about the fate of the Jews,” MorehRosenberg said, noting that he gave all his paintings to friends before he was forcibly moved to a ghetto.

Before being transported to the death camp, he created a haunting self-portrait with his Jewish Identity Card with the Star of David prominently displayed on his coat.

“Only his artworks survived [and] the artworks are able to tell the story of Felix Nussbaum,” Moreh-Rosenberg said.

Likewise, around 500 portraits by artist Max Placek done at Theresienstadt depict the cultural elite with him at the concentration camp, before many, like him, were ultimately sent to Auschwitz to be killed.

Among the most haunting stories in her talk was perhaps that of Petr Ginz, the young artist who was ultimately murdered at 16 years old in Auschwitz Birkenau.

A precocious and talented boy, his haunting drawing of earth seen from the moon that he created in Theresienstadt, and which survived, alludes to the escapist fantasies that everyone must surely have had during this horrific time.

Last year, a copy of that drawing was carried to space during Expedition 56 by astronaut Andrew Feustel.

Tragically, Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon also carried with him a copy of that drawing by Ginz when he joined the ill-fated American Space Shuttle Columbia, which was destroyed on Feb. 1, 2003, on what would have been Ginz’s 75th birthday.

“It was important for them ... to leave a trace,” MorehRosenberg said.

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Ali Kasikci Sir Sidney Poitier Rene Russo Annette Goodman John Mirisch Jane Seymour Traude Winik Florence Rhodes BIRTHDAYS–John Mirisch, Melissa Manchester and Jane Seymour (Feb. 15); Annette Goodman, Florence Rhodes, John McEnroe, and Levar Burton (Feb 16); Stuart Raffel, Paris Hilton, Rene Russo, Jim Brown, Hal Holbrook, and Lou Diamond Phillips (Feb. 17); Molly Ringwald, Matt Dillon, Cybill Shepherd, John Travolta and Vanna White (Feb 18); Justine Bateman, Jeff Daniels, and Smokey Robinson (Feb. 19); Sandy Duncan, Ali Kasikci, Sir Sidney Poitier and Peter Strauss (Feb. 20); Kelsey Grammer and Kyle MacLachlan (Feb. 21). Drew Barrymore, and Traude Winik (Feb. 22).

Joan Mangum

WOMEN’S GUILD–At the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Symposium were (from left): Event Chairs Robyn Field and Jane Gavens; speakers Dr. Wendy Walsh, Dr. Kerry Johnson and Jackie Lacey; Honorary Chair Dorothy Salkin; moderator Judge Valerie Salkin; and Women's Guild President Shelley Cooper.

Photo by Thomas Neerken

The Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai Symposium 2019 was held at the Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Auditorium. Attendees were treated to a spirited, informative and entertaining event chaired

by Women’s Guild boardmembers Jane Gavens and Robyn Field, along with advisory chair Dorothy Salkin.

The theme was “Gender: Relationships and Power.” And the illustrious power rangers were a dynamic group of speakers: Dr. Kerry Johnson, chair of UCLA’s Communications Studies; Dr. Wendy Walsh, psychologist and award winning journalist; and L.A. District Attorney Jackie Lacey. The event was moderated by Judge Valerie Salkin.

The attendees started off the enlightening morning with the Tibetan Bowl Experience, a sound bath performed by yoga guru, Evan Cooper.

The stellar crowd included Women’s Guild President Shelley Cooper; and past presidents Gina Furth, Judy Briskin, Beverly Firestein and Lorette Gross, plus boardmembers Lynne Brookman, Barbara Herm, Lynn Beyer, Georgina Rothenberg, Lauren King, Pary Mosenifar, Tina Gittleson, Negin Ascher, Susan Lerner, Alison Greenberg, Lauren Segal, Linda Zale and Tania Tavangarian. Guests on hand were Jackie Applebaum, Vicki Reynolds, Sharon Davis, Barbara Bergman, Betsy Applebaum, and Carol Goldsmith. ****** It was a delightful, fun-filled musical evening at the Four Seasons Hotel when Bob Vernon hosted a “Recovery Party” to thank many of his friends and family who rallied around to support him when he went through his recent health

SALUTING BOB VERNON– A “Recovery Party” saluting Bob Vernon (above, second from left) on his return to good health was held at the Four Seasons Hotel. He is joined by his sons Bill and Michael Breindel, and daughter Dee Jennifer Davis. In the left photo are Dyon Riley and and Malka Winshman.

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The room looked beautiful, the dinner delicious and the music by singer Jerome Dean was, as usual, terrific!! We were singing along and dancing both in our seats and around the room. But one of the most wonderful things about the night was tgo see the love shown in various speeches to Bob. He is what a true friend is to everyone...caring, loving, concerned and will do anything for anyone...at any time. His goodness shines through and we are so lucky to have him in our lives.

Toasting to For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow were Beverly and Bob Cohen, Enid Rom and Joel Davis, Gloria and Lew Weinstock, Peter Schlessinger (Linda was home sick), Bobbie and Marty Weissman, Judy and Dr. Jay Sher, Adrienne and Rabbi David Baron, Jennifer Davis, Dee Peterson and Miles Zakheim, Dyon Riley and Michael Breindel, Bill Breindel, Malka Winshman, Neil Sloane, Eleanor and Ray Moscatel, etc. ****** On Wednesday, Feb. 27, Sir Keith Holman and Mary Wilson of The Supremes fame will host “Four Decades of Hollywood” from 6:30 p.m. at the Edwards-Lowell building, 8712 Wilshire Blvd.

Priceless, couture costumes worn by Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Lionel Richie, and Neil Diamond will be on display from Sir Keith’s archives as well as gown collections from The Supremes and the Pointer Sisters.

Introduced will be the repurposing of fur coats into hand bags, blankets and pillows. Karla Gordy Bristol will be interviewing people for her upcoming documentary Woven, about the making of the costumes. Donations at the door will be directed to Project Angel Food and to the filming of Woven. ****** I wanted to congratulate Ann Davis on her 95th birthday and, with great sadness, send our condolences to Caldwell Bogert and Annie Lehrer on the passing of their wonderful spouses.....Bob Bogert and Shelly Lehrer.

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Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup It’s not over, not yet. Great progress has been made since the early days of the war against AIDS, and living as a LGBTQ person is not as dangerous as it once was. Living with HIV is no longer a death sentence, but the stigma remains. When it comes to access to care, countless of people living with HIV today have a full life expectancy, but only if they are taking their medications consistently, have restful sleep, a roof over their heads, nutritious meals and engagement with others. Getting behavioral health assistance from a competent psychologist or counselor when necessary is also vital.

Today, Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.) serves 4,500 clients, but by 2020 that number will grow to about 10,000, the need is great. That’s why, 25 years ago, D.A.P. named it’s major fundraising event, The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, in recognition and honor of Chase and his fight against HIV/AIDS in the Coachella Valley.

During the past 25 years, the gala has grown into one of the three major black tie and sequence events of the Desert’s social season. Now held in the cavernous Palm Springs Convention Center, the 1,000 guests were were treated to a gourmet meal prior to the main entertainment: Barry Manilow, one of the Desert’s iconic performer, is an Emmy- Tonyand Grammy-winning and singer, songwriter, producer and philanthropist, who has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide.

Geoff Kors and James Williamson received the Partners for Life Award, recognizing their long history of community advocacy relating HIV/AIDS issues.

With a large event like this one, it takes more than one chair to herd the assortment of kings, queens and acolytes attending. Patrick Jordan, Lauri Kibby and Kevin Bass were the three co-chairs of the evening which also including live and silent auctions as well as a spirited after-party.

D.A.P. is a firm adherent to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. But under the stewardship of David Brinkman, D.A.P.’s CEO, there are exciting goals to be reached before then. By 2020, 90 percent of all people living with know their HIV status, receive sustained antiretroviral therapy and have viral suppression.

As an example of D.A.P.’s commitment to the 20/20/20 UN treatment targets, Gunilla Carsson, deputy executive director, and assistant secretary-general of the United Nations, was the recipient of D.A.P.’s Science and Medicine honor.

If you wish to take an active part in the war on HIV/AIDS, D.A.P. can be reached at 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

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and Bel-Air Association members pertaining to the Strada Vecchia project, as well as communications between residents and L.A. city officials.

Among those subpoenaed included Courier President

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As of press time, that update has yet to be posted on the website.

On the BHUSD homepage there is currently a link, differentiated from all other links via a red hue, to a “Community News Sign Up.” “Are you interested in receiving information about BHUSD?” the sign-up inquires once you click the link.

Whether or not you truly are, that doesn’t necessarily mean the information will be easy to come by, or that it will even come directly to your email inbox should you opt to fill out the form.

More than a week after signing up, the district had sent nothing to the Courier email address used seeking the aforementioned community information; not even a welcome note.

So, just what was in that second reconfiguration update that was sent to families, but which continues to elude the community?

According to the latest update, there are now “Student Transition Programs,” including a pen pal writing program for BHUSD 1st through 4th graders to forge friendships in anticipation of blending the schools. The only other such program highlighted was that students were creating school campus tours for incoming students using 360

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is based on the foundation of providing the highest level of service to this community. For a City that has given so much to me and my family, I am humbled to be asked to continue to serve.”

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kindergarten and 1st grade students earlier in the week, and the creation of colorful personalized Valentine’s Day cards by Beverly Vista 2nd and 3rd grade students, the event was all about heart. Yesterday morning, 4th and 5th grade students hand-packed the cheerful lunch bags with a handmade card, a SunButter and jelly sandwich, a juice

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and Publisher Marcia Hobbs, Shawn Bayliss, Fred Rosen, Dan Love, Maureen Levinson, Jamie Meyer and Hayward Fisk.

In that case, in addition to granting a motion to quash the subpoenas from the group of residents, Karlan also sanctioned Hadid almost $10,000.

Hadid plead no contest in July 2017 to three criminal charges pertaining to illegal construction. He was sentenced to 180 days in jail if he doesn’t reduce the size of the megamansion and bring it into compliance with Los Angeles city building codes.

cameras and Google Tour Creator.

The update also stated that work is underway to firm up daily schedules and that there will also be outdoor field trips for each middle school grade.

In addition, families can look forward to receiving “Intent to Return” forms next week.

The email also updated recipients about various tours and coffees that have happened and dates for future ones, which are scheduled for March 5, 14 and 29.

There is also now a traffic mitigation and drop-off/pickup study being done for the “New Middle School, Hawthorne and Horace Mann.” Not highlighted, is the fact that the Beverly Vista campus, the site of the new middle school, is now being referenced as the “New Middle School,” presumably because the district’s newly created “Brand Identity Committee” (which isn’t mentioned in Bregy’s email) has yet to determine just what to call the middle school.

The email does, however, refer to the creation of various Transition Advisory Committees and District Planning Committees. It also provides a link to the district website which, when clicked, transitively offers another link to the Brand Identity Committee. That page promises that the committee will make a recommendation on “name, color and mascot” for

the “new Middle School” at the upcoming Feb. 19 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday.

Per the BHUSD website, there are three “FULL” committees: Brand Identity; Student Transition; and Athletics. There are also several “OPEN” committees which are open to applicants (although selection criteria has not been made public.)

The open committees include: Extra-Curricular (K-5); Family Engagement; Communications; ExtraCurricular (Middle); and Safety.

The website further details the establishment of “District Planning” committees (only district administration and staff are eligible to join, however.)

Those committees, which have been formed to determine ongoing logistics and academic operations, include: Curriculum Development; Master Bell Schedule (Middle); Master Schedule (Middle); Master Schedule (TK-5); and Outdoor Field Trips.

Also now posted on the website, but absent from Bregy’s email, is the list of middle school electives, which are quite extensive. The deadline for submission of electives, however, was Feb. 8.

What other information wasn’t mentioned in Bregy’s email? Hard to know.

Although, this week all teachers received their teaching assignments for the coming year.

Chavez, 56, says he will focus on implementing the priorities of the Mayor and Council, work to maintain strong community relations, and foster the long-term health of the organization through succession planning and employee development.

The City Council is

expected to formally appoint Chavez at an upcoming meeting. The search for a new Assistant City Manager will begin in the coming months.

Aluzri announced his retirement in January. His service has also spanned over 30 years with the City.

box, a bag of chips, a granola bar and a sweet.

“The nice part is, we talk to them a lot ahead of time,” described Beverly Vista Service Learning Coordinator Kathy Bronte. “We tell them that for some, this is people’s only meal. We really talk about taking pride in making a nice sandwich.”

Christmas Eve’s districtwide “Feed the Hungry” event at Beverly Vista likewise

included SunButter sandwiches. Hinden, who in addition to being on PTA Council also serves as the school’s community service PTA chair, said that yesterday’s event was once again allergy friendly for kids with peanut allergies thanks to SunButter’s original generous donation from two months ago.

Hinden noted that in the future, the event might also include toiletry packages.

Beverly Hills High Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer Teams Lose In Playoffs

By Matt Lopez The end of the road has come for both the Beverly Hills High boys basketball team and girls soccer team.

Both teams lost in their respective playoff games last week.

For the BHHS boys basketball team, the season-ender came on Tuesday in a narrow 81-78 loss to St. Francis of La Canada in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs at Cypress High.

BHHS (22-5) appeared to have the game in hand late, leading by as much as nine points in the fourth quarter, but that lead quickly dwindled thanks to a St. Francis rally.

The Normans also led by

nine points once late in the first half, but also lost that lead, just before halftime.

Trailing by three in the final seconds, hoping to make an attempt to tie the game, the Normans had an inbounds pass intercepted by St. Francis’ Jared Brown.

Chandler Sooferan and Ben Ramirez each scored 11 points to lead the Normans, which ended the regular season as Ocean League champions.

The BHHS girls soccer team also had its playoff run come to an end this week, after a 4-0 loss to St. Margaret’s in the CIF-SS Division 4 quarterfinals. The Beverly Hills High girls ended their season 15-5-2 overall.

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Hills history. In addition to homes, there will be some of Beverly Hills famous landmarks.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, including hats and sunscreen or umbrellas, as needed.

Some of the homes, sadly, have been lost to time. Others remain. But the tour will not be knocking on doors; most of the stars have moved on, as well.

Everyone is welcome.

Visit the Beverly Hills Historical Society website, beverlyhillshistoricalsociety.org, for more information and to watch colorful and informative videos about the City’s gloried past.

(Continued from page 5)

Participants have two options: a shorter, 45-minute walk, will cover the stars of North Bedford and Roxbury Drive. A second, bonus leg will encompass a full 2.9 miles and include the area of Lomitas Avenue to Whittier Drive and take a total of approximately 70 minutes.

With a smart phone, walkers can access vintage photos and videos. To access a “sneak peek,” visit the self-guided tour at beverlyhillshistoricalsociety.org using your phone’s QR reader.

The walk is a free, guided tour down the path of Beverly

JOHNS HOPKINS (Continued from page 5)

The fellowship, which includes an all-expense paid trip to a conference and a small stipend, is named for Sarah D. Barder. Barder was an educator, philanthropist and parent who originally endowed this program designed to honor and support outstanding teachers for the work they do with their students.

Nominated teachers are invited to apply to the fellows program, which Milliken subsequently did.

Following review by a committee of Johns Hopkins educators, Milliken was selected as one of this year’s awardees. He joins just over 400 outstanding teachers and administrators who have been honored in the 31 years of the

fellows program.

“One trait the fellows all share is that they have challenged a student or colleague at a level commensurate with academic and professional talent,” states a Johns Hopkins informative about the fellowship.

Milliken has been teaching for a total of 14 years, eight of which has been with the Beverly Hills Unified School District.

“I became a teacher to inspire hope, instill a love of learning, and help shape the future of all of my students,” Milliken said. “The biggest honor I can receive is if a student of mine remembers me as someone that helped make a difference, and is exactly why this nomination is so special to me.”

Correcting The Record Last week’s article on the Beverly Hills High School Academic Decathlon Team incorrectly reported that the The BHHS team received third place in the L.A. County Superquiz and would not be heading onto the state competition. The BHHS team actually tied for first place in the Superquiz and will be heading to the state competition in Sacramento.

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Beverly Hills Unified School District 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRECONSTRUCTION AND LEASE-LEASEBACK SERVICES NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the Beverly Hills Unified School District (“District”) is seeking proposals from qualified lease-leaseback firms to provide preconstruction and lease-leaseback construction services for the El Rodeo School Campus Seismic Retrofit and Modernization Project. The construction budget for this full campus modernization is $65,000,000.00. Lease-leaseback firms must also be prequalified in order to submit a proposal. Prequalification packages must be submitted to the District no later than 2:00 p.m., February 27, 2019. The RFQ describes the scope of the preconstruction services, the scope of the project, the selection process, and the information that is required to be included in the proposal. The recommendation for award will be made to the firm that provides the best value to the District as set forth in the RFQ. The RFQ and prequalification package is available on the District’s website, www.bhusd.org, or by contacting Lance Blair at lblair@bhusd.org.

The proposal in the form specified in the RFQ must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., on March 15, 2019, to; Attention: Don Blake Sr. Executive Bond Manager Beverly Hills Unified School District 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Any failure to submit the proposals before the deadline will cause the proposal to be rejected and returned unopened. Each proposer is solely responsible for the timely delivery of their proposal.

A mandatory job walk/conference is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. February 27, 2019. Please meet at 605 Whittier Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Failure to attend the job walk/conference may result in the rejection of your proposal.

The District reserves the right to waive any minor or immaterial deviations in the RFQ, the proposals received, or reject all proposals if so determined by the District’s governing board.

For further information on this RFQ, please contact Lance Blair at lblair@bhusd.org.

BHC- Published 02/15/19, 02/22/19

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the FTTP TELECOM DROP INSTALLATIONS FOR 3RD QUARTER 2019 within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210

NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the FTTP TELECOM DROP INSTALLATIONS FOR 4TH QUARTER 2019 within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210

BIDS - Sealed proposals for the BID NO. 19-7 FTTP TELECOM DROP INSTALLATIONS – 3Q19 within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

BIDS - Sealed proposals for the BID NO. 19-8 FTTP TELECOM DROP INSTALLATIONS- 4Q19 within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Beverly Hills, located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above-mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements, supplies and permits necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the project indicated above in accordance with Standard Drawings and the Specifications prepared for this project.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements, supplies and permits necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the project indicated above in accordance with Standard Drawings and the Specifications prepared for this project.

In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work:

In general terms, the contract work for this project shall consist of the following items of work:

ORDINANCE NO. 19-O-2772

ORDINANCE NO. 19-O-2774

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SERVING ON THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE FINDINGS FOR CERTAIN MINOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE CITY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 10-3-3002 Section 1. (“ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION”) of Article 30 (“Architectural Commission, Architectural Review, and Procedure”) of Chapter 3 (“ZONING”) of Title 10 (“PLANNING AND ZONING”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows: 10-3-3002: ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION: An architectural commission is hereby established which shall consist of five (5) members who shall be residents of the city. At least one member shall be a licensed architect in the state of California and at least one other member shall be a licensed landscape architect in the state of California. In the event no person eligible for appointment from a designated field is a resident of the city, the council may waive the residency requirement; provided, however, there shall be no more than two (2) nonresident members of the architectural commission.

Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and downloaded from the City’s webpage (https://beverlyhills.org/business/bidlistings/rfb197fttptelecomdropinstallations3q19/)

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and downloaded from the City’s webpage (https://beverlyhills.org/business/bidlistings/rfb198fttptelecomdropinstallations4q19/).

CITY CONTACT – Any questions or requests for information can be directed to the project manager, Tristan D. Malabanan, P.E., at tmalabanan@beverlyhills.org or by calling 310-285-2512.

CITY CONTACT – Any questions or requests for information can be directed to the project manager, Tristan D. Malabanan, P.E., at tmalabanan@beverlyhills.org or by calling 310-285-2512.

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Publication.

The Section 3.

Assistant City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

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

Adopted: February 5, 2019 Effective: March 8, 2019 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills ATTEST: LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ (SEAL) Assistant City Clerk

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APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Mirisch and Mayor Gold NOES: None CARRIED

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On October 11, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing after which it adopted Resolution No. 1861, recommending that the City Council amend portions of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to modify the findings for a Minor Accommodation for accessory buildings north of Santa Monica Boulevard over 14’ in height and modify the language pertaining to findings for Central R-1 Permits (collectively, the “Amendments”). On January 15, 2019, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, received public testimony, and thereafter introduced this Ordinance amending the findings for Minor Accommodations as described above, but declined to amend the Central R-1 Permits findings language as recommended by the Planning Commission.

Section 2. This Ordinance and the Amendments were assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. There is no possibility that the proposed code amendments, which are not related to any specific development proposal, may have a significant effect on the environment because the modifications do not enable any physical changes in the environment. Therefore the City Council finds that the Amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question would have a significant effect on the environment.

Section 3. The Amendments are consistent with the objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan.

General Plan Goal “LU 3 – Managed Change” calls for orderly and wellplanned change to the community that provides for the needs of existing and future residents and business, effective and equitable provision of public services, and makes efficient use of land and infrastructure. Amending the zoning code to refine the Minor Accommodation findings will contribute to creating orderly change to the community by providing clear rules to regulate land use. Additionally, periodic modifications to the code will contribute to the provision of effective public services in that accurate and understandable land use rules will be available for the use in the community. General Plan Policy “LU 16.11 – Community Engagement” encourages engaging all segments of the community in planning decisions. It calls for the maintenance and enhancement of the public involvement process to assure transparency and enable the public to be well informed.

Amending the code to address inconsistencies and unclear language ensures that the code is clear and accurate, which enhances the ability of the public to understand regulations that govern development projects.

Section 4. The City Council hereby amends subsection E of Section 10-32414 of Article 24 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows with all other provisions in Section 10-3-2414 remaining in effect without amendment: Continue to page 24

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PUBLIC NOTICES “E. Minor Accommodation: The height limitation set forth in subsection A of this section, the limitations set forth in subsections B1 and B2 of this section, and the limitations set forth in subsections C1 and C2 of this section may be modified by a minor accommodation issued pursuant to article 36 of this chapter provided the reviewing authority finds that the increased height will not have an adverse impact on: 1. The scale and massing of the streetscape; 2. The neighbors' access to light and air; 3. The neighbors' privacy; 4. The garden quality of the city; 5. Adjacent properties; and, 6. The public welfare.”

Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect.

Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and the Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

This Section 7. Effective Date.

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

Adopted: February 5, 2019 Effective: March 8, 2019 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills ATTEST: LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ (SEAL) Assistant City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE, AICP Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, Mirisch, and Mayor Gold NOES: None CARRIED

NOTICEFictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

ORDINANCE NO. 19-O-2773 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY

Quantity Charge Rates and Water Reliability Charge-Inside City Customers

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: The City Council of the City of Beverly Section 1.

Hills hereby finds as follows: (a) The City Council is authorized pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code Section 5471 to prescribe, revise and collect rates and charges for water services and facilities furnished by the City. (b) The City Council wishes to modify the rates and charges (the “rates”) for water services and facilities furnished by the City, as provided in Exhibit A. (c) The City Council identified the parcels upon which the proposed rates would be imposed and calculated the amount of the proposed rates.

Quantity Charge Rates and Water Reliability Charge-Outside City Customers

(d) The City Clerk caused a notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed rates to be mailed as required by Section 6 of Article XIIID of the California Constitution. (e) Each notice described the amount of proposed rates, the basis upon which the amount of the proposed rates was calculated, the reason for the proposed rates, and the date time and location of a public hearing on the proposed rates. (f) On January 15, 2019, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed rates and heard and considered all objections and protests thereto and at the close of the public hearing, the City Council determined that written protests had not been presented by a majority of owners of the identified parcels.

The City Council hereby approves the Section 2. rates in the amounts and on the effective dates as provided in Exhibit A. The City Clerk shall cause this Section 3.

Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and her certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

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

The above rates are subject to an automatic adjustment to pass through the adopted increases or decreases in the wholesale charges for water established by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, as previously authorized by City Council Ordinance No. 17-0-2746.

Revenue Stabilization Rates Schedule Upon the declaration of a water conservation stage pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, the revenue stabilization factors for such stage, as provided below, shall be multiplied to the then applicable quantity charge rate for the customer class

Adopted: February 5, 2019 Effective: March 8, 2019 JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: LOURDES SY-RODRIGUEZ (SEAL) Assistant City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager JEFF S. MUIR Director of Finance EXHIBIT A Fixed Service Charges-All Customers

VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Wunderlich, Friedman, Bosse, and Mayor Gold NOES: Vice Mayor Mirisch CARRIED

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019035352 The following is/are doing business as: INNER FREEDOM 415 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Triva Ponder 415 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed February 2019: Triva Ponder, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 11, 2019; Published: February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2019 LACC N/C

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019 012649 The following is/are doing business as: PERIODONTAL AND IMPLANT SPECIALISTS OF BEVERLY HILLS 9400 Brighton Way #311, Beverly HIlls, CA 90210; Ziv Simon, DMD, Inc. 9400 Brighton Way #311, Beverly HIlls, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed in ON January, 2019: Ziv Simon, President: Ziv Simon, DMD, Inc.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 15, 2019; Published: January 25, February, 1, 8, 15, 2019 LACC N/C

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GATED 5 STAR controlled access. Close • 2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba. Pool, sauna, LUXURY PROPERTIES • $3,800 1,088sf.

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• 2 B d . + 2 1/2 B a . intercom entry, • $3,850 1,037sf. laundry, parking. *BEL AIR 310/247-8689 * * * * * * elevator, on-site *WESTWOOD * * • Jr. Penthouse Close to Large units, walk-in closet, *CENTURY CITY laundry, parking. $4,500 1,352sf.

GRAND OPENING Brentwood Village. custom kitchen, built-in All Utilities Paid.

CENTURY PARK EAST Joan Fields-Evans Brand New washer/dryer, all appli310/472-8915 310/841-2367 310/475-9311 Call 2018 Construction ances, hardwood floors Realtor, Keller Williams 3 BED/2 BATHS = BRENTWOOD = • BRENTWOOD • throughout, some units • 310/714-2151 • $5,950/MONTH S A N TA M O N I C A The Sanremo w/ skylights+high ceilings.

Largest Size Condo. Lower 125 N. Barrington Av. North of Wilshire Floor. City & Garden Views BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS 417 S. Barrington Av. N E W LY U P D AT E D Health club, wifi, sauna, • CONDO QUALITY • :::::::::::::: heated pool, controlled Renovated. Hardwood Floors TOWNHOUSE 218 S. Tower Dr. 8 4 3 4 th S t .

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2 BD., + 1.5 BA. • + 1 Bath • • :::::::::::::: Appliances included. •• Single •• Open floor plan, high • 2 Bdrm.

• • 2 parking spaces. $3,200/MO. Call 310/435-2899

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$4,550/MONTH New Plantation Shutters.

High Floor. Ocean Views Newly remodeled bathSeparated Suites. Hardwood room, spacious liv. rm., Floors. Renovated Large Balcony. Lots of Closets hrwd flrs, stove, fridge, a/c, new d/w, recessed lighting,

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

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Bright, intercom entry, walk-in closets, stainfridge, stove, laundry fac. less steel appliances, CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS quartz countertops, pool, & SHOPPING. state of the art gym, 323/651-2598 laundry hook-ups, 310/473-5061 controlled access, prkg, With Pool, hardwood • BEVERLY HILLS free WiFi. Close to • Jr. Executive 4 Blks. to Beach. floors, balcony, central 221 S. Doheny Dr. Brentwood Village.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • air, fireplace, stainless WESTWOOD • 310/440-0208 • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. steel appliances, VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE • • • • • • • 10905 Ohio Ave. • • • • • • elevator, intercom Rooftop pool, • •2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • Spacious, hardwood flrs., BRENTWOOD entry, parking. gym. deck, central air, • • •• huge closets, built-in 11640 Kiowa Ave. • 310/476-2181 • elevator, intercom Single • • a/c, dishwasher, pool, • • • • entry, on-sight laundry, • • •• • Close to shopping, elevator, controlled • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • gym, parking.

•• Newly Updated access, laundry dining & schools.

•• • Free WiFi Access • • • facilities. No pets.

• • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath ~ 310/476-3824 ~ Wifi, Bright, controlled 424/343-0015 BRENTWOOD 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath BRENTWOOD & Great Location! access, balcony, • • • • • • • • 11933 Darlington Ave. U.C.L.A. CLOSE pool, e levator, ==== BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Balcony, dishwasher, ==== laundry facility, prkg. a/c, heated pool, **C **CENTURY CITY** 120 S. Swall Dr. WiFi, elevator 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 2220 S. Beverly Glen Close To U.C.L.A. • • • • • • • • • 310/477-6856 controlled access, Bright & Sunny • •• •• • on-site laundry, prkg.

• 1 Bd.+1 Bath • • Spacious, balcony, •• Close to 1 B d . + 1 B a .

• • • • large closets, hardBrentwood Village, • • • • • • • • • Single •• Shops & Restaurants. wood flrs., refrigerator, • Very Spacious, A/C, • • • • • 310/826-4889 • on-sight laundry, prkg. balcony, intercom entry, L o t s o f • • LARGE 2 BEDROOM, • • 310/473-1509 on-sight laundry, prkg.

• BrentwooD • Close to Shops & Character & Charm!

2 FULL BATHROOMS Close to Cedars-Sinai, Glass Fireplace 11815 Mayfield Ave. Beverly Center, Restaurants.

Newly Remodeled. Balcony, huge walk-in closet, < < < < < shops, cafes New hardwood flrs., hardwood floors, stainless Newly Remodeled & transportation.

• BRENTWOOD • granite counters, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. steel appliances, washer and 424/303-7142 Hardwood floors, 922 S. Barrington Av. stainless steel appl., dryer, A/C, close to market, impressive living room, • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • alcove fireplace, dining room, balcony, Fireplace, balcony, fridge, laundry facility, shops, restaurants & UCLA a/c unit, fridge, dishwet bar, dishwasher, gated parking, intercom Call 310/475-9311 washer, walk-in closet, entry, WiFi and more. laundry facility, intercom entry, laundry

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Newly Remodeled Close to Brentwood Village, Restaurants, 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, Balcony, a/c, wet bar, + 2 Bath • & Transportation. large closets, walk-in Upscale, Bright, closet, controlled Gorgeous & Spacious. B R E N T W O O D access, elevator, • • • • • 11730 SUNSET BLVD. laundry room, parking.

Upscale, Bright, NEWLY REMODELED Heated pool/gym/sauna.

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1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Parking, on-site laundry, controlled access.

Nice, Quiet 12-Unit Building.

310/477-6885 Close to Century City.

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550 Veteran Ave. • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • Single • • • • • Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. Very close to UCLA & Westwood Village.

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L.A.’S FINEST, * HOLLYWOOD * LOS ANGELES MOST LUXURIOUS 401 S. HOOVER St. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. APT. RENTAL • • • • • • • • * * * * * * * * * * * • 1 Bd. + • 1 Ba. • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. “The Mission” * * * * *• • • • • • • •

Control access, pool, Newly Remodeled dishwasher, elevator, Great Views on-site laundry • • • • • and parking.

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prkg, on-sight laundry. LARGE ONE BEDROOM * * * * * * Every Extra Luxury BEAUTIFUL MASTER BATH H IKING IN R UNYON

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

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• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 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 & restaurants.

Call 310/475-9311

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120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • 1380 Midvale Ave. • Balcony, controlled • 1 Bd.+1 Bath • • • • • • • • access, parking, • • • • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. elevator, on-site laundry.

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Very Spacious, A/C, Single Close to shopping, balcony, intercom entry, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. great restaurants on-sight laundry, prkg.

• •••• Close to Cedars-Sinai, • • • ••• and Metro.

1409 Midvale Ave.

•••• ••• • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • WiFi, pool, elevator, 213/738-9849 • • controlled access, on- —————–––– •• • • sight laundry, parking.

• KOREATOWN • • • Close to U.C.L.A. • • • 423 S. Hoover St.

Beverly Center, shops, cafes & transportation.

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WiFi, a/c, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, parking, pool.

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CORRIDOR Balcony, air conditioning, CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., SHOPPING & 1 BLK. 10530-10540 controlled access bldg., Wilshire Bl. TO WESTWOOD PARK. covered parking, 310/478-8616 ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ laundry facility.

• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 213/385-4751 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ Close to transportation, • WESTWOOD • • Luxury Living • downtown & The Clarige with valet, lush garden great restaurants. surrounding pool, 670 Kelton Ave. gym, elevator, etc.

Brand New Building Hardwood LAFAYETTE PARK flrs., granite • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. counters, dishwasher, 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL.

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Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

An Op Ed By Robert K. Tanenbaum DEFENDING VERA MARKOWITZ Two weeks ago, Vice Mayor John Mirisch authored an op-ed in the Courier entitled “Stop the Smear Campaign” and proceeded to smear and assassinate the character of long-time distinguished resident Vera Markowitz. His article is long on rhetorical flourish but short on what’s best for our City.

Based on his City Council and life experiences, I thought he would be sensitive to and decry such hurtful conduct. Several years ago, he asked me to swear him in as vice mayor while advising me that at least two of his colleagues were planning to vote against granting him the honor. They felt he lacked the character and judgment to be mayor. Moreover, John was uncertain if he would have the required three councilmember votes needed to become mayor.

While I had not supported him in his election campaign, have disagreed with him on some policy issues and still do, I was then and still am opposed to the politics of character assassination. Such vile conduct has no place in our politics. Prior to the swearing-in moment, I addressed the council, inter alia, reminding them that Councilmember Mirisch had earned the right in the rotation process to become mayor because he received the required votes during the election and that political disagreements evinced during debate and in dissenting votes are not sufficient to deny him his rightful entitlement.

So why the unseemly and misdirected attack on Vera Markowitz? To date, there have been 12 civil lawsuits filed in Superior Court naming as defendant our City with Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli the target of the most damning allegations in the complaints.

She is accused of engaging in racist and, at times, anti-Semitic and homophobic behavior.

With respect to the disposition of one of the 12 lawsuits a few months ago, Mirisch writes: “The campaign is fueled by a number of lawsuits against the department including a recent settlement of more than $2 million (ultimately the call of the insurance company) to a disgruntled police captain.” Capt Mark Rosen brought the lawsuit alleging, inter alia, the police chief’s anti- Semitic behavior. He served in our police department for over three decades earning the rank of captain through job performance. During his entire tenure, the department’s evaluations of his service reveal an outstanding personnel record. The settlement was for $2.3 million which the insurance paid, but the City’s responsibility didn’t end there. The City paid $1 million, the policy deductible, to its defense counsel. After the insurance company carefully analyzed the case, it determined that if the City settled the case, it would pay the $2.3 million; or, in the alternative, if the City tried the case and a judgment resulted in favor of plaintiff, the insurance company would still pay the $2.3 million if the judgment exceeded that amount.

So, the claim that the “insurance company made the call” regarding the settlement is misleading. The insurance company stood firm on the $2.3 million but the City always had the right to try the case. It chose not to. Why? Mayor Julian Gold stated at his State of the City address that our police chief is the best in the country. If that’s the case, then the City’s defense is righteous and the Captain Mark Rosen allegations are false. Doesn’t the City Council realize that by agreeing to a $2.3 million settlement, it has tacitly given credibility to the serious claims, allegations of antiSemitism contained in the Captain Mark Rosen complaint. Moreover, there are still 11` more pending lawsuits. If as Councilmember John Mirisch asserts that those lawsuits are part of a smear campaign, phony without merit, and the City still agreed to a $2.3 million settlement in the Captain Rosen case, well why

would any of the other cases settle for less!

Simply, the City has basically established a floor for future settlements and possibly encouraged the filing of more lawsuits. If the City didn’t have the guts to try the Capt. Rosen case which it deemed without merit, then it has opened the flood gates for possibly more litigation.

Based upon this kind of council misleading messaging and case mismanagement, City residents have every right to be concerned. Markowitz is such a concerned citizen. She has resided in our City for 48 years, 30 of which she ran the medical office of her husband, Harold, a renowned orthopedic surgeon.

For the past 50 years, she has been a loving and dedicated wife and mother of three children and six grandchildren.

Vera is known for her impeccable integrity and extraordinary character. She has served as president of the Amie Karen Cancer Fund, a co-founder of the Zimmer Children’s Museum (the largest children’s museum in L.A.), serves on the sisterhood board of her temple and is Vice President of the Beverly Hills North HOA. She has appeared before the City Council on numerous occasions addressing issues of public safety and has criticized the council’s mismanaged response to the pending litigation.

She has made her position clear: 1. Given the serious nature and multiplicity of the allegations contained in the 12 existing law suits, Chief Spagnoli should be put on administrative leave pending a resolution of the issues raised; and, 2. A nationally renowned investigator or law firm should conduct an independent probe into this matter.

Unfortunately, whenever Vera addresses the City Council on these issues, the council refuses to engage.

Simply, it chooses to remain silent. Under Mayor Julian Gold, the council’s pattern of behavior toward an individual(s) expressing dissenting opinions of the council’s policies has been rude and dismissive.

Similar to its treatment of Vera, last April 10, a couple dozen or so parents requested that the council members please explain the City’s plans for safeguarding our children while in our schools given the recent violence erupting nationwide. Mayor Gold imperiously responded: “We are not going to answer any of your questions!”Period – yet some of the parents still addressed the council expressing their concerns and hoping their words were not falling on deaf ears.

Sadly, not a single council member said a word in response.

We have had enough of rude, dismissive behavior. and need to work together to encourage dissent and share differing points of view to resolve the critical issues facing us all. We need to do what’s best for our City, always remembering that the City Council Chambers should never be used as a forum for invective.

Finally, I wish great success to John Mirisch when he becomes Mayor again in March trusting that he will prevent smear campaigns emanating from City Hall by never participating in them.

Robert Tanenbaum has been a prosecutor, best-selling author, and former mayor of Beverly Hills Publisher’s Note: We have the utmost respect for Bob Tanenbaum and his splendid record of public service.

However, when he speaks of Capt. Mark Rosen, he fails to mention the latter was a key member of disgraced BHPD Chief David Snowden’s inner circle. He hoped to become chief, but the City Council did not select him. Vera Markowitz has spent the last two years denegrating Chief Sandra Spagnoli and the entire BHPD with baseless accusations and no evidence.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

It is time for this ugly, untruthful smear campaign against Beverly Hills Chief of Police Sandra Spagnoli to stop. The allegations against her have crossed the boundary of ridiculous to insane.

The statements from the many diverse people who are supporting Spagnoli are proof that she is and has always been a person of equality in a profession where justice and fairness are held to the highest of standards.

Here in Beverly Hills, Chief Spagnoli has not only met those standards, but surpassed them. Let the truth go forth that Vera Markowitz's numbers are few if any and if there are thousands of supporters, then they are clearly on the side of Chief Spagnoli. Markowitz owes her and the City of Beverly Hills an apology.

George Vreeland Hill ****** As a Beverly Hills resident for close to 27 years, I certainly agree with letter writer, Joan Gold, about the unattractive appearance of Rodeo Drive.

Among my many friends who live here, not one has found Rodeo Drive enhanced in any way by these unsightly additions. There have been nice benches along Rodeo Drive which provide temporary seating areas for visitors. Can the City Council. explain whycheap tables, chairs and barriers are needed? I thought the purpose of this BOLD campaign was to attract tourists to dine and shop in our beautiful stores and restaurants, not to sit, linger, have a coffee, talk on a cell phone., sit with a laptop. Is this the new, glamorous Rodeo Drive ?

It is also incredulous to read in last week's Courier that the City Council is considering prohibiting smoking and the purchasing of tobacco products throughout the entire City. It is probably illegal to do so, but what is its explanation for even considering this?

We already have many laws prohibiting smoking in common space areas, businesses, stores, and restaurants throughout Beverly.Hills.

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 15). You won't so much solve the problems as you will incorporate them and make them work for you in the next chapter. By May, you'll already be crediting the trouble for making you great and helping you grow through overcoming, build over barriers and recognize vividly who you already are, flaws and all. Libra and Sagittarius adore you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You'll run into those who stubbornly persist, beyond all common sense, with what's not working. The heels will only dig in further when challenged. Try walking away. Sometimes the best help is to stay out of it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The thing that's not working for you isn't working for anyone. It's just that you're the one brave enough to point it out. When one small thing about a relationship changes, other adjustments happen to create a bigger effect.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You don't just ride the trends; but take the time to study and understand them. And you have what it takes to start a trend yourself, being more influential than you think.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). You're currently unable to see how you've erected a barrier to your own success, which is not a problem unique to you. It's a human thing. The view of an outsider will be invaluable to getting a clear sightline and a new plan.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Thoughts are mysterious. Some start inside you, some come from the environment or the ether, all get vetted through your belief system. Though most can be disregarded, at least one today should be cherished, nurtured and planted.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You really do have something to add to the conversation, but you'll probably hesitate, knowing that people just don't often listen to advice. Is there a way to show them instead?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As for that corner of chaos in your life, can you make a game out of it? Turn it into a sport and suddenly untamable energy organizes itself into an order and maybe even becomes fun.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Talking about a thing is one way to sort it out, but not always the best way. Consider that communication is happening on many levels; verbal may be the least of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your great talents will be improved upon by the challenges you put them through. Your lesser abilities need more care, nurturing and protection. To have stamina in this game, you must know your strengths and limits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don't have to reinvent yourself to totally change yourself. Adding one habit is all it will take. Of course, adding habits isn't easy, though it can be simple if you keep it small and make it compelling to repeat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be careful not to see things as rules that aren't really. Preferences, guidelines, the status quo... these things are not rules, so don't give them so much credence that it limits your ability to be creative and think elastically.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can afford to be experimental in your approach to things, especially old and firmly established things. If your idea doesn't play, at least it makes the day more notable. And if it does play, it's beneficially so.

I would certainly like to understand the council's logic-On one hand, it wants to attract tourists from around the world, many whom are heavy smokers.

They now want to consider banning them from any tobacco purchases in the City, and in the process, shops and vendors will lose business and some will be

forced to close shop. Do we need any more vacant commercial space in the City?

I would hope the City Council would devote more time to bring business back to the many vacant storefronts, instead of proposals to drive them away!

Janet Polak ******

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