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Courier Uncovers Pro-Metro Plot For Political Attack On Beverly Hills School Leaders By Bill Arp and Laura Coleman The Courier learned exclusively that backers of the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s plan to place two subway tunnels beneath Beverly Hills High School are attempting to begin a recall campaign against at least two members of the Bev-
Shirley Byrd retires from
Building and Safety after 32 years. 4
El Rodeo gets Silver at the Science Olympiad. 4
Horace Mann gets first place at the Science Olympiad.
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By Laura Coleman Oscar Sunday kicks off at 4 p.m. Sunday as Hollywood glitterati take to the red carpet in anticipation of the 86th Academy Awards, which will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland. Hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, this year’s race for Ellen DeGeneres
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences Will Be Spending $300 Million For Its Lavish Museum At The Site Of The May Company Building On Wilshire Boulevard Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE • • • • •
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not be returning to helm the high school next year, in addition to Toni Staser who is retiring after 37 years with the BHUSD. Outgoing Beverly Hills Education Association President Stewart Horowitz, who announced his retirement from (see ‘BHHS,’ page11)
NEW LEADERS—Cindy Dubin and Laurie Okum (pictured) were tapped yesterday morning to take over as co-presidents of the PTA Council. Their selection will be ratified Mar. 27 and they will officially become presidents on July 1. “The district is very lucky to have both,” outgoing PTA Council copresident Jennifer TerrellSchwartz told The Courier.
SUNDAY’S WOOFSTOCK POSTPONED—With heavy rain predicted this weekend, the event at La Cienega park will be postponed until June 29 due to wet conditions and field saturation. The event will be hosted at La Cienega Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a pet parade, doggie vendors, face-painting, adoptions, and food trucks. Pictured above are two labradoodle brothers that were adopted at Woofstock two years ago (from left): Lucky Saleh, Marc Saleh, Vice Mayor Lili, Jon and Teddy Bosse, and Annette Saleh. BLAST FROM THE PA S T — H a w t h o r n e Principal Kathy Schaeffer found this old photograph at Beverly Hills’ first elementary school in an old suitcase in the basement of the school. She said she believed the photograph was taken in the 1950’s. Do you know who these onetime students are? Email Lcoleman@bhcourier.com for a chance to win a chocolate prize!
If you need to cuddle and want to save a life, please visit one of these local animal rescue locations to find your new best friend: -Amanda Foundation, 351 Foothill Rd. -Lange Foundation, 2106 S. Sepulveda Blvd. -No Kill L.A., 1845 Pontius Ave. -West L.A. Animal Shelter, 11361 W Pico Blvd.
Metro Down The Line Miracle Mile Fights Back By Victoria Talbot The Miracle Mile Residential Association (MMRA) represents about 7,500 people in the area surrounding the Purple Line station at La Brea and
Wilshire boulevards. President James O’Sullivan and Ken Hixon, VP and director of communications talked to The Courier about Metro. (see ‘METRO,’ page 15)
N O T T O B E MISSED — LA Opera opened Billy Budd to rapturous reviews much in part to its charismatic stars Liam Bonner (left) and Greer G r i m s l e y. Liam plays the role of Billy Budd and Greer is the evil Master of Arms, John Claggart.
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By Laura Coleman Uncertainty as to what exactly the Beverly Hills High School leadership team will look like next year rose Tuesday when the Board of Education voted to accept BHHS Assistant Principal Regina Zurbano’s resignation. Zurbano becomes the second AP that will definitively
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Beverly Hills High School 86th Academy Awards Comes Leadership Team To Change To Dolby Theatre On Sunday
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erly Hills Unified School District Board of Education. The two allegedly targeted for recall are Lisa Korbatov and Lewis Hall. Member Brian David Goldberg has also been threatened with recall. (See today’s Letters to the Editor.)
OSCAR SUNDAY—American Hustle (pictured) is among the top contenders for Oscars’ Gold at Sunday’s 86th Academy Awards ceremony.
(see ‘ACADEMY AWARDS,’ page 15)
Beverly Hills honors Reflections contest winners.
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This production celebrates the 100th anniversary of composer Benjamin Britten’s birth. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.
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After 65 Years And 3 Popular Sites, Walter’s Café Lands On Beverly Drive alter’s Café has found a new home at 153 S. Beverly Dr. and is now celebrating four weeks at its new location. Fred Djie, owner of the popular family-run restaurant, has been busy greeting longtime customers who’ve followed the restaurant around the city. “I know Among the group that enjoyed a weekly breakfast at the all their names,” Djie Cañon location were: Stanley Black, Jona Goldrich and says, “They are the foun- Larry Field. dation of our business.” opened Walter’s 2 Go and was there for The Beverly Hills institution’s histo- 10 years. In that time, Walter’s became ry began when Walter Weber, a Swiss the largest delivery service in Beverly baker, opened the original restaurant at Hills. 313 N. Rodeo in 1949 with a partner, a After opening another restaurant in retired New York theatre actress. downtown L.A. where he became Ernst Moving to N. Canon in 1975, the & Young’s main caterer, Djie sold that restaurant developed a following in its restaurant and is happily back on 30 years there that included Jodie Beverly. Foster, Lori Loughlin, Rod Stewart, Djie expanded the menu after Jami Ger tz, Bette Midler, Janet Walter retired and now offers a variety Jackson, John Lithgow, Brad Pitt, Jack of salads, pastas, burgers, and sandPalance, Ed McMahon, Jason wiches such as the popular Napoli Alexander, Ron Howard, Gov. Pete Chicken Panini and fish dishes like Wilson, Gov. Grey Davis, Rep. Henry seared Ahi Tuna in lime ginger sauce Waxman, John Ritter and many others. and Salmon Teriyaki. Djie’s father bought the restaurant The second-oldest restaurant in in 1981, and he later took over running Beverly Hills (opened two years after the restaurant with his sisters. Nate ‘n Al), the restaurant owes much Wanting to move to North Beverly of its success to listening to cusDr., since Canon wasn’t the restaurant tomers, Djie says. “Customers love that destination it is today, Djie sold his they can get breakfast all day long and lease to La Scala when he was prom- that we still do all of the bakery items ised a spot there. ourselves. Walter’s has long been That deal fell through, but a devot- known for the best tuna in town; and ed customer, a partner at Douglas Djie is planning to add exciting new Emmett, found him space in one of the items for the summer. real-estate management company’s Walter’s has developed its success buildings at Wilshire and Camden. He through high quality, consistency, and reasonable prices. “Everything has to be fresh and we don’t take shortcuts,” says Djie. Customer service includes a longtime staff, many with the restaurant for more than 15 years, “who know what customers want as soon as they come in,” Djie says. “The restaurant business The heated outdoor patio will soon get is a feel-good business; you have to be an additional 16 seats in the restau- happy with the food and service. If one rant’s signature green color. is not right, the other doesn’t matter.”
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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S BYE-BYE BYRD—After 32 years working with Building and Safety, Department, Shirley Byrd is retiring and will be formally recognized by the City Council at 2:30 p.m. on March 4. Byrd’s retirement party was attended by more than 300, including City officials and staff, residents, contractors, friends and admirers. Pictured at the party (from left): Randy Miller, Byrd, Ken Pfalzgraf, Erwina Brillantes, Ivette Velasco, Raffaela Riccio-Carnell, and Michael Midstokke. Photo by George Lelea
2014 Beverly Hills Unified Apple Award Winners Announced By Laura Coleman After months of consideration, the 2014 Apple Award winners were announced this week. This year’s 9 winners
will be honored May 7 at a cocktail reception at the Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive. The list of winners are: El Rodeo School Counselor Tara (see ‘APPLE AWARDS’ page 19)
Teens Speak Out On Roxbury Park Activities By Victoria Talbot Several teenagers from the Teen Advisory Committee came to the Recreation and
Parks Commission Tuesday to talk about activities for teens at Roxbury Park as soon as construction on the Community
Center is completed. The new Community Center will be opening soon. (see ‘ROXBURY’ page 15)
HELPING OUT— First graders at Beverly Vista helped the world’s animal friends by having a collection drive for blankets and towels for the animals in the shelters so they could feel warm and cozy until they found a new home. During the 3-days, they collected 5 big trash bags full of blankets and towels.They made posters to put all over the school.The donation went to Perfect Pet Rescue in Culver City. Pictured (from left) are first graders: Stephanie Nasiak, Taj Richardson, Louis Gornick, Jaden Bim-Merle, Gracie Thorpe and Gavin Ward.
BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods Gets Contract Extension EL RODEO CHAMPS—El Rodeo’s Science Olympiad Team took a silver medal last weekend in the L.A. County Science Olympiad. Pictured above, (back row, from left): Ellen Kown (team captain and 4th grade teacher at El Rodeo), Nicky Cohen, Finley Walshe, Sasha Avakyan, Ben Maizes, Aaron Neman, Campbell Izeman, Ethan Paz, and Georgia Evenson; (front row, from left): Sam Wolf, Julia Kamara, Alex Austin, Aiden Dveirin, Elijah Talassazan, Eli Ramer and Evette Glossman.
By Laura Coleman On Tuesday night, the Beverly Hills Unified Board of Education approved a three year contract extension for Superintendent Gary Woods. The 4-1 vote extends Wood’s contract
Beverly Hills Schools Make CBEE Honor Roll By Laura Coleman The California Business for Education Excellence on Tuesday recognized all five Beverly Hills Unified School District
schools for outstanding success in raising student academic achievement. “After an extensive analysis of student achievement data for
with the BHUSD until 2018 and reflects no salary increase. Boardmember Lewis Hall voted against the contract extension. (see ‘WOODS’ page 19)
MARCH OF THE COURIER —Beverly Hills resident Norton R. To w n s l e y brought along a copy of The Courier on his recent trip to Antarctica. He is pictured amid a colony of penguins in that frigid SouthernHemisphere territory,
every public school in California, these schools stood well above the rest in raising their (see ‘HONOR ROLL’ page 19)
Beverly Hills Seeks Comments On Proposed Dog Park By Victoria Talbot A reservoir site initially proposed by Commissioner Simone Friedman as a possible HUSKY WINNERS—Horace Mann’s Elementary Science Olympiad team took gold last Saturday in the L.A. County Science Olympiad competition. Pictured above, (top row, from left): Eleonora Goldberg, Alyssa Schwartz, Naomi Jung, Hannah Chung, Paola Santos, Carolyn Grijalva, Scottie Frankel, Noah Kiewicz, Ian Goldstein and Solomon Salama; (front row, from left): Isaac Jafif, Tina Yang, Sabrina Camua, Sawyer Grijalva, Esther Goldberg, Thomas Aymie, Chris Chung and Keegan Martin-Cox.
Former Beverly Hills School Board President Steven Fenton Declares War On Current Board By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, former Beverly Hills Board of Education President Steven Fenton attended a formal board meeting
for the first time since he left his seat on the dais two years with a message for the current board: “The district is in a state of chaos.”
“You must know how pissed off I am, if I am here,” he told the board. In an effort to “hold the (see ‘FENTON’ page 19)
site for an off-leash dog park is off the table. (see ‘DOG PARK’ page 19)
MARVELOUS MACIE— Macie is a Pug-Maltese mix girl that is 1-year young and weighs 12-pounds. She was purchased from a breeder, then left at a shelter when the novelty of having a puppy wore off. Those interested in giving Macie a second chance at a loving home may contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@rhlgroup .com or call ShelterHope PetShop.org at 805-3793538.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VISITING A NEW JEWELER—Members of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club visited the Frey Wille boutique on Rodeo to learn how the Austrian jeweler creates its enameled jewelry covered with decorative art. Flanking BHWC President Mumsey Nemiroff, modeling some of the jewelry, are, from left, boutique personnel Monica Cociu and Lori Thomas, manager. Photo by Maxine Picard
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Architectural Commission To Review Sign Lawn By Victoria Talbot For six months, The Courier has regularly run photos of
(see ‘SIGNS’’ page 19)
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES PAIRS WITH ZOO–Little patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will now be entertained by the San Diego Zoo Kids Channel. An event featuring Dolly the Condor, an injured Condor that got well, announced the collaboration.
Orient-Express Hotels Rebrands To Belmond By Laura Coleman Starting Mar. 10, OrientExpress Hotels, Trains and Cruises will henceforth be
called Belmond. The world-famous OrientExpress explains: “The name Belmond celebrates our di-
illegal signs throughout the City. The City has ordinances
verse collection of exceptional destinations and elegant adventures. This new brand (see ‘ORIENT EXPRESS’ page 19)
Beverly Hills Unified To Try InHouse Counsel For 4 Months By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills Board of Education unanimously voted to hire Al-
CENTENNIAL CONCERT COMMITTEE–The City of Beverly Hills Centennial Concert Committee co-chairs were honored in council chambers for their work in producing the 100th Anniversary Concert and Sing Along at the Saban Theatre, which nearly 1,800 residents attended. Pictured above (from left): Karla Gordy Bristol, Lori Gordon, Mayor John Mirisch, Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, Gary S. Greene, Marguerite Carlucci, Annette Saleh and Jon Gluck. Photo by Neil Gordon
200 Beverly Hills Runners Participate In Los Angeles Marathon Next Sunday, March 9 By Laura Coleman More than 25,000 runners, including some 200 Bev-
erly Hills residents, will race through the City during the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon
next Sunday, Mar. 9. The ASICS LA Marathon is
REFLECTIONS WINNER– Students of the Beverly Hills Unified School District distinguish themselves at the recent regional PTA Reflections program last weekend, such as Hawthorne 8th grader Lisa Freiberg (pictured), who received an Award of Merit in Visual Arts. BHHS Senior Yeo Jin Choi received an Award of Merit in Music and Hawthorne 8th grader Jansen McNally received an Award of Recognition in Dance. Freiberg is pictured with PTA Council Reflections Chair Sharon Persovski.
CHEERLEADER IN TRAINING–Elise Knebel is a 5th Grader at El Rodeo Elementary School. She competed in Las Vegas at the Jamz National Cheer Competition this past weekend. Elise is a part of the cheerleading Team - LA Extreme (LAX), She is Senior Level 1, "Top Flight." Elise earned the team trophy for her spirit and teamwork. Elise started with the BH City Cheerleading Program. Since then she advanced to the LAX program this year.
SMASHING–The El Rodeo PTA held a fundraiser this week on Tuesday at Sharky’s where attendees mashed up some avocados for guacamole as part of the socalled “Guac Smash.” Sharky’s donated a portion of proceeds to the PTA as part of the evening. Pictured above is El Rodeo’s new principal (and former AP) Kevin Painter with El Rodeo office manager Susie Wallach.
(see ‘LA MARATHON’ page 19)
Online Auction With Major Items Begins Today For ‘Backstage At Geffen Fundraiser’ March 22 By John L. Seitz The silent auction at this year’s “Backstage at the Geffen,” the playhouse’s star-stud-
ded fundraiser, offers ultimate luxury items including a Danube cruise, trips to Moorea and Maui, an ultimate
Simpsons Experience, Disney Maleficent world premiere and more. (see ‘GEFFEN’ page 19)
varez-Glasman & Colvin Attorneys at Law on a fourmonth trial basis to serve as (see ‘LEGAL’ page 19)
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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M EOrgan, N T Violin Recital Set For Pollstar Names Hollywood Bowl Best Outdoor Concert Venue The Hollywood Bowl, one of the world’s leading outdoor music venues, and the summer home of the L.A. Philharmonic, was honored last week at the 25th annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, as the “Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue.” The distinction marks the 10th consecutive nomination and subsequent award for the venue. Renowned for its setting, the bowl plays host to a tremendous diversity of artists, from classical and pops to jazz, rock, pop and world music “We are thrilled that the Hollywood Bowl has been recognized,” said Gail Samuel,
COO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. “Being acknowledged by industry peers is a gratifying testament to all of the hard work that goes into a bowl season. We are grateful for our relationships with our presenting partners, and together look forward to another exceptional summer season in 2014.” The Pollstar Concert Industry Awards honor the best of the concert industry for their accomplishments. Nominees were selected by a cross section of international music business professionals and winners were determined by the international readership of Pollstar.
L.A. Dance Project at Ace In honor of The L.A. Dance Project’s new residency at the Theatre at Ace Hotel, the twoyear old dance company which was launched by star choreographer Benjamin Millepied (Natalie Portman’s husband), debuted a special three-day program last week. The spectacular three-act performance, featuring the U.S premiere of “Reflections” choreographed by Millepied to music by Pulitzer Prize winning composer David Lang, had elaborate costumes and visuals by L.A. artist Barbara Kruger. The ornate Spanish-Gothic theatre was originally built for United Artists Theatre in 1927.
Good Shepherd March 3 mass,” which Sven-Ingvart alternates with Mikkelsen, organist singers. The and music director recital will at the chapel of begin and end Frediksborg Castle with 19th cennear Copenhagen, t u r y with violist Jochen S c a n d i n av i a n Bruch will present a music for organ free concert at 8 and violin. p.m., Monday, Jochen Bruch and SvenThe recital March 3 at Church Ingvart Mikkelsen of the Good Shepherd, 505 N. is co-sponsored b the L.A. chapter of the American Guild of Bedford Dr. The centerpiece of the pro- Organists. For information visit facegram will be 18th century French music used as an “organ book.com/gsbhMusicEvents.
50 Shades! The Musical Opens At Kirk Douglas FEISTY READSheila O'Connor, Caroline Reade, Tiffany Dissette, BJ Gruber, Alexis Field in 50 Shades! The Musical. Photo by Ed Krieger.
The outrageous musical 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL opened Tuesday to a packed house Kirk Douglas Theatre. Performances of the original parody, which is definitely NOT for the under-aged set, runs through Mar. 30. The musical opens with a
ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the bestselling novel, the audience is led on a hilarious roller coaster that includes songs and dances, including the very adult number: I Don’t Make Love.— Laura Coleman
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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S OUTLOOK The 35th Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild’s Food Fare will be Thursday, March 6 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. More than 150 of L.A.’s top chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and vendors will participate. Some restaurants taking part include: Ammo, Angelini Osteria, AOC, Blue Plate Restaurant Group, Chi Spacca, Craft, Drago Centro, JAR, Joe’s Restaurant, Library Ale House, Lucques, Maison Giraud, Rivera, Salt’s Cure, Superba Food & Bread, Tavern, The Tripel, et al. The group will honor Celestino Drago of Drago Restaurant Group (Drago Centro, Il Pastaio, Drago Catering & Special Events, Drago Bakery), as “Chef of the Year.” Advance purchase tickets for Food Fare are $150 ($175 at the door) for the daytime session (10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and $250 ($275 at the door) for the evening session (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.). Tickets are online at www.pplafoodfare.com or by calling 213-284-3300. ****** Kids Acting Out, a free after-school Theatre program that has been offered by Theatre 40 in association with the BHUSD for several years, is about to visit the times of Elizabeth I. When the workshops start at Horace Mann on March 5, children will study the basics of Elizabethan-era theatre. They will learn to “curse” in Elizabethan (“thou poisonous and bunch backed toad”), try out basic sword play with foam swords and find out how court jesters of the time kept the
court amused. They will rehearse two plays they will perform at Theatre 40 in May. Written in modified Elizabethan verse by program director Melanie MacQueen, the plays are The Monarch's New Raiment (an adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes) and An Old, Old Tale, about how leprechauns came to be. The program is open to children in grades 3-8 from all BHUSD schools as well as other school districts. For information or to register, contact MacQueen at 213-385-5515 or macqueenmel8@gmailcom. ****** The Los Angeles Master Chorale will continue its 50th season with “Tribute to Lauridsen,” at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 16 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Morten Lauridsen was composer-inresidence of the chorale (1995-2001) and has been a professor of music at USC’s Thornton School of Music for more than 40 years. Under conductor Grant Gershon and with Lauridsen and Lisa Edwards on piano, the all-Lauridsen program will conclude with his well-known O Magnum Mysterium, just one of the many pieces that make him the most frequently performed American choral composer in modern history. Tickets range from $29-$129 and are available by calling 213-972-7282 or visiting www.lamc.org.
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Realtor Joins LA Marathon To Raise Funds For Blood Cancer By Victoria Talbot Local realtor Tanaz Akhlaghi (pictured right) is a partner at Partner’s Trust in Beverly Hills. This past holiday season, she volunteered to decorate the Beverly Hills float for the Rose Parade. She also served as a volunteer for the Centennial Birthday Concert. Now she is training to walk the L.A. Marathon on March 9 with Nick Segal, founder/president of Partner’s Trust; and teammate Lauren Lambert. They are walking to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) via Team in Training (TNT), the world’s largest endurance event-training program, and the largest fundraiser for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “I've raised almost $6,000 with the help of family, friends and community members. I'm so looking forward to the big day!” said Akhlaghi. “It’s fantastic, we all came together to support the cause and to date have raised $17,000.” Since partnering with TNT, more than $80,000 has been raised toward company’s goal of $100,000 this year. TNT at Partners Trust grows annually bringing in new team members and events. The mission of LLS is to cure blood cancers, to fund patient services and research into new cancer treatments. Beverly Hills will come together to
cheer on the runners at miles 16 and 17 next Sunday. Akhlaghi and her teammates will be wearing purple teeshirts. The route begins at Dodger Stadium in L.A., passes through West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Century City before ending near the Santa Monica Pier. The local segment will enter at Doheny Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard. Participants will run west on Burton Way to Rodeo Drive, south to Wilshire, and then west to Santa Monica. For more information about the marathon including a map of the entire course, go to www.lamarathon.com.
City Council To Get Four Historic Landmarks, Including Beverly Wilshire, Harry Cohn Estate
BEVERLY WILSHIRE, ˚ COHN HOUSE– The City and The Beverly Wilshire (left) have reached a historic “win-win” agreement for the preservation of the venerable monument. The Harry Cohn estate (above) is among the 4 landmark applications.
By Victoria Talbot On Tuesday, the Beverly Hills City Council will consider four landmark applications including the Harry Cohn estate, the Mc Gilvray house on North Alpine Drive, the Slavin house on North Sierra Drive, and The Beverly Wilshire. The quartet has been recommended by the commission and City staff and met the requirements for historic designation in the landmark ordinance. Bank executive Robert Rogers originally built the Cohn house in 1927. Columbia Pictures President Harry Cohn occupied it from 1946-1958 when it became an extension of his office. Columbia Pictures released over 1,200 pictures from 1946-58. Cohn was legendary in his singular control over all aspects of production. Films included All The King’s Men (1949), The Caine Mutiny (1954), and Oscar-winning “Best Pictures”
From Here To Eternity (1953), On The Waterfront (1954) and The Bridge Over The River Kwai (1957). Master Architect Robert D. Farquhar designed the home during the height of his popularity. It incorporates both Italian Renaissance Revival and Colonial Revival elements. The primary façade appears almost identical to its original appearance. The property is historically significant, maintains its architectural integrity, is designed by a designated Master Architect and has distinctive characteristics. Master Architect Marshall Wilkinson built the Slavin home in 1936 in a French Revival style. It is identified as exemplifying a unique period and architectural style in the City’s history, distinguishing itself by retaining much of the original characteristics to convey its historical integrity and tangible evidence of this historic value. It is an excellent example of the work of architect/designer/builder Marshall Wilkinson. Wallace Neff built the McGilvray house in 1927 in the French Revival style. It has retained its architectural integrity and historical value for its period -specific features that define its style. The Beverly Wilshire and the City of Beverly Hills have been hard at work to create a mutually suitable agreement on landmark status for the hotel. Now they are aligned in their efforts to preservere the façade and the public spaces of the building on Wilshire Boulevard at Rodeo Drive. The CHC also plans to propose an extension to the Mills Act Program at the March 4 City Council meeting. The program was introduced on a trial basis and provides tax incentives for preservation. Currently, the Saban Theatre and the Old Post Office at the Wallis are examples of Mills Act contracts.
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Recall elections can only be held after a petition for recall is approved by the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters which is then signed by a minimum of 20% of registered voters in the jurisdiction. Beverly Hills Unified had 22,061 registered voters in last November’s election. To force a recall election, proponents have 120 days to gather a required 4,412 valid signatures from District voters. The recall threat cites as reasons for a recall the Board’s efforts to protect Beverly High from the subway, the investigation into alleged misconduct by
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the BHUSD at Tuesday’s formal board meeting characterized the situation as “unprecedented.” “We do know that 75 percent of our current administration will be gone,” he said, referring to the expected departure of AP Amy Golden. Golden, like Zurbano, is still considered to be in her first “probationary” year with the BHUSD and can, as such, have her contract not renewed for any reason. “Teachers are concerned about what the high school administration will look like next school year.” BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods told The Courier that although he was unable to comment on personnel matters related to employees, the board has until Mar. 15 to decide which certificated employees will remain with the
Beverly High principal Carter Paysinger, legal fees incurred in opposing former employee Karen Christiansen's’ lawsuit to obtain over $4 million in damages from the District. Despite these claims, The Courier has learned that the effort is primarily directed at obtaining removal of staunch opponents of the Metro subway tunnels who are using these other allegations to gain support. To date, no actual petition has been filed although sources tell The Courier that the proponents are “collecting money.” Hall’s term expires in two years; Korbatov was recently overwhelmingly reelected. The members not yet alleged as targets include current Board President Noah Margo and newly-elected member Howard Goldstein. district for the coming school year. Apple Award-winning BHHS teacher Minna Kim told the board Tuesday that the combination of Principal Carter Paysinger, Zurbano and Golden was irreplaceable. “We need to hold on to them,” she said. According to BHHS PTSA President Franny Rennie the anticipated “not expected” departure of Golden and Zurbano, in addition to Staser, is unsettling. “We know that this is all in the hands of the board and the Superintendent,” she said. The imminent release of the of the BHUSD’s final report into the Beverly Hills Sports Academy, which is run by Paysinger, could further impact the high school structure depending on the results of the investigation.
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CHLA PASADENA GUILD–Celebrating the new $3 million endowment pledge from Children’s Hospital L.A.’s Pasadena Guild are (from left): Nancy Twist, current CHLA Pasadena Guild president; Dr. David Warburton, Dr. D. Brent Polk, CHLA department of pediatrics chair; Lucy Crumrine, past president of the Pasadena Guild, and Bonnie McClure, chair, CHLA associates and affiliates.
CHLA Pasadena Guild Pledges $3 Million For New Chair In Developmental Biology The Pasadena Guild of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has pledged a $3 million endowment to fund the Pasadena Guild Chair in Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the hospital. The inaugural holder of the chair is David Warburton, OBE, DSc, MD, MMM, FRCP, FRCS, FRCPC, who has led The Saban Research Institute’s Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine Program since its inception in 1996. Since 2003, the Pasadena Guild has supported the research program, which has grown to include more than 25 collaborating scientists. “Dr. Warburton is a leader in child health and regenerative medicine and
cellular therapies, and his contributions have made a broad translational impact in pediatric medicine,” said Dr. Brent Polk, chair of CHLA’s department of pediatrics, VP of academic affairs and director of The Saban Research Institute, adding that this field of research is expanding rapidly, promising an array of potential applications to benefit children’s health. Warburton’s major contributions range from clinical studies establishing management practices of extreme prematurity, to infants of diabetics, to basic mechanisms of organ morphogenesis, repair and regeneration. “During our 10-year affiliation with Dr. Warburton, Guild members (see ‘CHAIR,’ page 13)
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St. John’s Becomes Newest Providence Hospital, Vatican Leaders, State Atty. Gen. Approve Transition Following the approval by church and state officials, Providence Health & Services, Southern California, will assume sponsorship Saturday of St. John’s Health Center from the SCL Health System. The California attorney general’s office approved the transaction after the Holy See, the governing office of the Catholic Church, granted permission to the change in sponsorship between the two Catholic, not-for-profit healthcare organizations. Founded in 1942 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, St. John’s will be renamed Providence St. John’s Health Center and become the sixth Providence hospital in the L.A. area and 33rd in the 5Western states served by Renton, Washington-based Providence Health & Services. “This is exciting for Providence and for Providence St. John’s as we unite the legacies of our founders to continue advancing the art and science of quality and compassionate health care,” said Michael Hunn, senior VP/chief executive of Providence Southern California. A private ceremony today marked the transition and welcomed Providence St. John’s and the John Wayne Cancer Institute to Providence. Aside from cancer care, Providence St. John’s is known for excellence in women’s health, orthopedics, neuroscience and cardiology. “We are thrilled with the attorney general’s decision and look forward to joining Providence,” said Michael L. Wall, acting president/CEO Providence St. John’s.
The 266-bed Providence St. John’s has been named among “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for the past 8-years by Healthgrades, a consumer ratings agency. The hospital has approximately 1,600 employees and 1,000 physicians on staff. Additionally, for more than 30 years, the physicians and scientists at the John Wayne Cancer Institute (JWCI) have made discoveries to change the way cancer is detected, diagnosed and treated. “The John Wayne Cancer Institute has a unique ability to rapidly turn scientific discoveries into novel approaches for early detection and effective treatments, and we look forward to working with Providence to expand our efforts to reach new horizons in cancer research that can improve care for patients everywhere,” said Patrick Wayne, chairman of the institute’s board of directors. “We are grateful to our new sponsors for their commitment to continuing the great tradition of our founding sisters and for bringing a new energy to our philanthropic efforts,” said Dr. John M. Robertson, St. John’s Health Center Foundation chair. “Providence has a very good reputation for working with its communities to enhance its hospitals with the latest equipment to ensure quality and to fund programs that serve our patients and their families when they’re most vulnerable.” For information about Providence, visit California.providence.org; for information about Providence St. John’s, visit newstjohns.org.
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Five Questions All Couples Should Ask Each Other, Dealing With An Electronics-Addicted Teenager Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I have been dating Sandra for more than a month. It feels like this could become a serious committed relationship. I’d like to bring the conversation to a deeper level. Any suggestions for topics I can bring up on a date? Randall L. A. Dear Randall: I’m delighted to hear you’ve found someone you can get serious with. Congrats! That’s a wonderful achievement in today’s single world. Here are five meaningful, fun and thought-provoking questions you and Sandra can ask each other. 1. How do I express my anger and conflict? This is the #1 determining factor for whether couples will make it successfully or fail. Each partner should ask him or herself and respond out loud while the other partner listens. The couples that hang in with two willing partners who can listen without interruptions, tolerate different opinions, and wrestle with conflict, being willing to talk about issues, listen, tolerate differences and discomfort, and strategize solutions, are those who come out still together in the long run. 2. Fill in the blank, “If I could change one thing about myself I would change...”. This gives you a window into some-
Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions thing the person feels insecure about. It offers you the opportunity to be empathic and compassionate with your partner when the topic is broached. 3. Ask each other, “If you could have three wishes what would you wish for?” Your partner’s responses give you a window into their fantasies and personal character. Does she only ask for personal gratification? Do she want world peace, good health for her family members or just cash, cash, cash? 4. Explore further by asking, “What is your greatest fear?” You can support your partner by not pressuring when approaching the scary territory. Always ask how and what you can do to make her more comfortable. You want to be your partner’s safe harbor to come to for safety, soothing and healing. 5. Ask “What is the best thing that ever happened to you"? This is an upper that leaves the dialogue on a positive note. Each one of you can to think about happy, wonderful influences in your lives. Q. Dear Dr. Fran: My 15-yearold son is addicted to his iPad and cell phone. It’s starting to
push his bedtime way late to 11:30 p.m. on school nights. What should I do? Beverly Hills Mom A. Dear Beverly Hills Mom: Retrieve all electronics at a designated hour, for instance 9:30 or 10 p.m. That way, your teenage son can have access to his computer for homework and social engagement, but once curfew comes, winding down and preparing for sleep involves shutting down all electronics.
Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish .com. Send questions to franwalfish@ gmail.com
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have worked to both raise significant funds for—and awareness of—the transformative research of this program and its impact on treatment outcomes for children,” said Nancy Twist, president of the Pasadena Guild of Children’s Hospital. The pledge was announced last week during a dinner for The Saban Research Institute Annual Symposium, this year titled “Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies: Inventing the Future for Children.”
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sparkling chrome fixtures accenting the stone. Custom-made vanities are crafted with ebony mahogany and Emperador dark marble tops. Throughout the interiors, the furniture selection is transitional with a hint of cottage style provided by blue textured linen upholstery and fresh striped linen draperies. The exclusive ambiance of the private Beach Village enclave is enhanced by The Del’s traditional landscaping. Classic gardens, exotic flowering plants and stone-capped borders line elegant promenades. Interspersed between the cottages and villas, a series of private terraces secluded by walls and hedges provide intimate outdoor living spaces, replete
with therapeutic spa hot tubs, designer patio furniture and fire pits. The centerpiece of Beach Village is an oval-shaped pool surrounded by private cabanas and fan palms. Beach Village’s personal concierge service’s include: trip itineraries, grocery shopping, restaurant reservations, attraction tickets, even a picnic basket for a day at the beach. The concierge can even arrange for one of The Del’s master chefs to prepare a meal in the cottage or villa suite kitchen. Named the Best Family Beach in America by The Travel Channel, Coronado Beach has something for everyone. • Start the morning with a walk, beach yoga class or swim along the
Pacific. Coronado’s generally small waves are perfect for learning to surf or boogie board and board rentals and lessons are available. Bikes for all ages, surreys and deuce coupes can be rented to enjoy the Coronado bike trail, which runs along Glorietta Bay and the beachfront walk, is safe and easy to navigate. • During the summer months, the resort offers extended programs for children including Bingo tournaments on the pool deck, fitness classes for kids and teens, and Flick N’ Float movie night, where kids can watch a film from an inner tube. • Families will enjoy sitting around a crackling fire pit under the stars, toes in the sand, and snacking on the classic combination of marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate with one of the hotel’s S’mores packages. • The oceanfront resort offers biking and kayaking tours, surfing lessons, volleyball and boogie board rentals and much more. • For those interested in unwinding, The Del’s spa treatments incorporate the rhythms of the ocean. The award-winning Spa at The Del combines ocean-inspired treatments with the most amazing setting in San Diego. • Sip a margarita at one of the resort’s many oceanfront restaurants. At Beach Village at The Del, their slogan is: “see where the day takes you…and what it takes away.”
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TRAVEL —— Retracing The SS St. Louis History: A Survivor’s Story By Ruth Ann Kalish, Phd rotravel International has partnered with the St. Louis Legacy Project Foundation for a 14-day Cr ystal Cruise to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the sailing of the SS St Louis. The Nov. 5, New York departure will feature “Retracing the SS St. Louis History,” the story of the ship which has become a symbol of the world’s indifference to the plight of Jews during WWII. Cr ystal Serenity will complete its journey in Miami, a memorable and emotional experience for many who recollect the story of the ship that was denied safe haven by the United States in 1939. The ill-fated ship, carrying 937 Jewish refugees was fleeing growing Nazi persecution and terrorism in Germany. Passengers will view the new documentary Complicit: The Untold Story of Why the Roosevelt Administration Denied Safe Haven to Jewish Refugees and meet filmmaker Robert Krakow and producer Ruth Ann Kalish. A special treat will be hearing SS St. Louis surviving passengers tell of sailing through the Straits of Florida and seeing the shore of Miami as they did 75 years ago. With only 50 surviving passengers of the still alive, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from those who experienced what is now viewed as the precursor event which sent Hitler the message that no one wanted the Jews; a signal to initiate the Holocaust. I had the opportunity to sit and interview Herbert Karliner, the leader of the SS St. Louis survivor group and a board member of the St. Louis Legacy Project Foundation, a nonprofit charity that docu-
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Miracle Mile residents are fighting back. The MMRA is vigorously harvesting signatures for a petition opposing construction of the La Brea station at night, on Sundays and on holidays. “It’s Chinatown, Jake,” said Hixon, quoting a line from the Jack Nicholson film. O’Sullivan concurred. Together, they quickly hit some key points regarding construction in the Miracle Mile. “We discovered that when they put out requests for proposals for contractors they always planned on nighttime construction,“ said Hixon.
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However, much of the activity will be geared toward seniors. Teens from Horace Mann, Beverly Vista and El Rodeo Middle Schools and from Bev-
ments, educates, and preserves the legacy of signal events in America’s history. Dr. Kalish: Herb, you were living in Germany in 1939. Can you describe you and your family’s experiences before boarding the SS St. Louis and tell us why you were on the ship? Herb Karliner: My father, mother, brother, two sisters and I were living in a small town in Germany, Peiskretcham, and were frightened after Kristallnacht. My father owned a general store which was ransacked that night in November 1938. Windows were broken, barrels of pickles, herring, and flour were overturned. Police made us clean the glass and sidewalk. My father tried to save the torahs and prayer books the Nazis were burning at our synagogue. The Gestapo kicked him away, arrested him and took him to Buchenwald concentration camp. After three weeks he was released and told he had to get out of Germany in three months. Although we had relatives in Hartford, Conn., we knew we couldn’t get in soon enough because of the quota system and our high number. We were able to purchase a permit to go to Shanghai, the only escape permits available. We realized we should have left Germany in 1934. My father sold his business and our home, then we found out the Cuban Council in Hamburg was selling permits to Cuba. Since our preference was to go to the U.S., we gave up our Shanghai permits and bought Cuban landing permits. So on May 13, 1939 we, other relatives, and friends in our community boarded the SS St. Louis in Hamburg. Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com, Travel.
Awards gold. Three films - historical drama 12 Years a Slave, space thriller Gravity and crime caper American Hustle -- are all frontrunners for the coveted best picture prize.
In the acting categories, Cate Blanchett leads the pack for her turn in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine while Matthew McConaughey is widely tipped for his portrayal of homophobic AIDS activist Ron Woodroof in
Dallas Buyers Club. Voting for the famous golden statuettes began on Valentine’s Day, and the nearly 6,000 voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences had until Tuesday after-
“The bids were made based on two 11-hour shifts for a budget.” On January 10, Metro submitted a formal request to the Los Angeles Police Commission for exemptions from work hour restrictions to allow contractors at the Fairfax/La Brea subway stations to work around the clock, seven days. Los Angeles City codes prohibit construction at night and on Sundays and holidays but an agreement between Metro and the City allows the granting of exemptions by the Los Angeles Police Commission for a 6-month period. Metro will have to continually reapply for the nine-year duration of the project. Excavation, said O’Sulli-
van, will produce a dump truck every 8-10 minutes hauling dirt from the tunnels. Then there is rebar and excavation equipment. O’Sullivan attended a Metro outreach meeting recently in Beverly Hills, vigorously disagreeing when Metro spokesperson Kasey Shuda said that no one in the Miracle Mile objected. “That is simply not true,” he said emphatically. “They have yet to make a presentation to the Miracle Mile Residents Association.” Over two decades ago, points out O’Sullivan, Congressman Henry Waxman initiated federal legislation banning all tunneling through that district after a 1985 methane gas explosion in Ross Dress for
Less. The area was designated as a “methane zone.” Ultimately Waxman introduced new legislation to overturn the ban in 2005. Prehistoric fossils, high ground water and methane gas, they point out, have not stopped Metro. The MMRA has begun canvassing the entire district to distribute petitions opposing nighttime, holiday and Sunday construction.
erly Hills High School requested that there be a place for teens to “socialize.” Currently, the Beverly Hills Public Library has a “Teen Zone,” where many teenagers go after school. But as one teen pointed out, the library is focused more on
studying than just socializing, or “hanging out.” Teens expressed interest in a gym, tutoring space and a place for board games and arts and crafts after school that were, “less study-focused, and focused on ‘social interaction,’” said one teen.
noon to cast their ballots. Nine films are up for best picture: American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity, Her, Nebraska, Philomena, 12 Years A Slave and The Wolf of Wall Street.
MIRACLE MILE PUSHES BACK—Signs like this one dot the neighborhood in the Miracle Mile District, reminding residents of the upcoming construction and encouraging neighbors to sign these petitions.
Recreation and Parks Commissioner Francis Bilak said that she has inquired as to why parents were not more vocal during the planning stages of the new Community Center. Bilak reported that the parents she spoke with were unable to attend community meetings
on school nights with young children at home. Bilak is looking for ways to integrate activities for teens and ‘tweens into the park’s activities.
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iD Tech Gives Students A Competitive Edge for School, College & Careers D Tech, the leader in summer tech education for ages 7-18, prepares students for rapidly growing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Jobs in STEM are growing at twice the national average—meaning more than one million positions are projected to go unfilled by the year 2020. Since only one in 10 high schools offer computer science courses—and far fewer at the K-8 level—the ability for students to prepare for this booming job market is limited during the school year. But what about summer? iD Tech, the leader in summer technology education, is at the forefront of a learning revolution, making STEM education accessible to students—outside the traditional classroom setting. Entering its 16th season, iD Tech has expanded to 28 states, and offers more than 40 tech courses at more than 80 university locations nationwide. The company provides weeklong iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17. There are also two-week, intensive, pre-college, teen academies for ages 13-18 at iD Programming Academy, iD Game Design & Development Academy, and iD Film Academy. This summer’s courses are built around additional Minecraft offerings, plus others featuring Torchlight II™, Arduino™ electrical engineering boards, PHP, MySQL, Autodesk® Maya®, Scratch, Adobe® products, and more. An unconventional teaching style sets iD Tech apart. Courses in programming, app development, video game design, robotics, web design, and visual arts are delivered in a hands-on, highenergy blended learning environment. The labs buzz with enthusiasm and laughter. 8:1 student-to-instructor ratios are guaranteed, and students work one-on-one with hip, tech-savvy instructors. In its ever-popular Minecraft cours-
while providing opportunities for students to problem-solve, innovate, collaborate, and build critical 21st century tech skills.” Through partnerships with industr y leaders, course and location expansion, and dedication to quality tech education, iD Tech’s goal is to equip today’s students with skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s unfilled STEM jobs. iD Tech 365 offers all ages a year-round online learning platform with tutorials, forums, and contests. Visit www.iDTech.com or call 888709-TECH (8324).
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es, students learn to design levels or program with Java to implement their creative visions into the game. The curriculum covers variables, data types, operators, conditionals, loops, and functions—knowledge that could lead to a career in computer science
or the gaming industry. “Kids and teens learn more effectively when they are engaged, having a great time, and learning from cool people who love what they do,” says iD Tech CEO Pete Ingram-Cauchi. “We teach in an inspired and relevant way,
BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | FEBRUARY 28, 2014 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Page 17 UCLA Extension Class Teaches ‘Money Skills For Teenagers’ oney Skills For Teens” is an interactive workshop designed specifically to help teens develop strong money management skills offered this June on the UCLA campus.
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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | FEBRUARY 28, 2014 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Page 18 Michael Milken Addresses Inaugural TEDxMilkenHighSchool ilken Community Schools presented the inaugural TEDxMilkenHighSchool earlier this month, with philanthropist and financier Michael Milken as featured speaker. Milken is chairman of the Milken Institute and co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation. TEDxMilkenHighSchool, created by students for students, was conceived and organized by Milken senior Daniella Wenger. A private event, it was broadcast on the Milken live stream. TEDx is the independent counterpart of TED with a focus on “ideas worth spreading.” Each TEDx talk is creatively linked to the theme and maintains the spirit of TED itself: multidisciplinary, focused on the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives, and, ultimately, the world. The theme for TEDxMilkenHighSchool was "The New Order." It was described as “a concept, fad and/or trend suggesting that the world is currently undergoing monumental and significant transformations. It is the creative, the innovative, the cutting edge, and the model for the future. Those who acknowledge ‘The New Order’ consider each day as a blank canvas; they realize that now is the time to challenge one's values and question one's moral compass.” Milken Alum Dominic Kalms,’06, and Dr. Russell Steinberg, director of
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the Milken Classical Music Academy took part along with current Milken students: • Madison Levine '14: “Fashion at its Most Intimate Level” – Fashion defined as architecture and culture. • Noah Wallace '14: “Unintelligent Understandings of Intelligence” – Society’s incorrect conceptions of intelligence. • Nathan Hakkakzadeh ‘14: “The Engineering of Ar t” – Exploring technology as a work of art. Max Cherman ‘16: “Education, Capitalism, and the Digital Divide” – Students’ responsibility in bridging the gap. Robyn Rose Valentine ‘15: “Standing Between Bubbles” – Presenters at the first TEDxMilkenHighSchool earlier this month included Daniella Wenger, The only black student at Dominic Kalms, Maddy Levine, Robyn Rose Valentine, Nathan Hakkakzadeh, Dr. Russell Milken, an outsider looking in. Steinberg, Max Cherman and Noah Wallace. What is TEDx? are self-organized. Ed; and TEDBooks, short e-books on In the spirit of “ideas wor th About TED powerful ideas. spreading,” TED has created TEDx. TED, a nonprofit, started as a fourTED has established the annual TEDx is a program of local, self-organ- day conference in California almost 30 TED Prize, where exceptional individuized events that bring people together years ago. The two annual TED als with a wish to change the world to share TED-like experiences. At Conferences invite the world's leading get help translating their wishes into TEDxMilkenHighSchool, TEDTalks thinkers and doers to speak for 18 action; TEDx, which supports individuvideo and live speakers combined to minutes on a diverse mix of topics. als or groups in hosting local, selfspark discussion and connection in a Many of these talks are then made organized TED-style events around the small group. The TED Conference pro- available, free, at TED.com. world; and the TED Fellows program, vides general guidance for the TEDx TED speakers have included Bill helping world-changing innovators program, but individual TEDx events Gates, Jane Goodall, Elizabeth Gilbert, from around the globe amplify the Sir Richard Branson, Nandan Nilekani, impact of their projects and activities. Philippe Starck, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, About Milken Community Schools Isabel Allende and former UK Prime As a grades 7-12 college preparaMinister Gordon Brown. tory institution, Milken Community The TED2014 Conference will be Schools is one of the largest Jewish, in Vancouver, British Columbia, along independent, co-educational schools with the TEDActive simulcast in neigh- in the country. The school is a place of boring Whistler. TEDGlobal 2014 will rigorous academic exploration and be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. intellectual inquiry built on a foundaTED's media initiatives include tion of spiritual and ethical practice TED.com, where new TED Talks are that strives to develop students with posted daily; the Open Translation sharp minds, generous hearts, and Project, which provides subtitles and kind souls. interactive transcripts as well as The 10-acre campus is in the translations from volunteers world- Santa Monica Mountains along the wide; the educational initiative TED- Mulholland Corridor.
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Saykin, Horace Mann Principal Steve Kessler, Horace Mann 2nd Grade teacher Petrina Arth, Hawthorne Middle School English teacher Daniela Kamp-Taylor, Hawthorne Of-
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students to grade-level proficiency and beyond,” CBEE
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The site, at the intersection of Rexford and Sunset Blvd. Public Works site are aware that the area is used informally for a dog park, but concerns that, ”There is, perhaps, a crack in the lid and infiltration in the water supply, they are considering fencing that area off,” reported Steve Zoet, Director of Community Services. City staff have been look-
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in place to regulate signs that are not being enforced. Now, the Architectural Commission is looking at ways to minimize violations. At their meeting Feb. 19, Ar-
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among the largest marathons in the country with thousands of volunteers and hundreds of thousands of spectators. The “Stadium to the Sea”
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This year’s event honors multi-talented entertainer Steve Martin and The Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn
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in-house/general counsel for the BHUSD. “We want to give it a trial
fice Manager Georgianne Yonaty, Beverly Vista Art Teacher Ryan Lisko, Beverly Hills High School Performing Arts Department Chair Herb Hall, BHHS English Department Chair Barbara Bader, and BHHS Sr. Attendance Assistant Margo Bender.
“We are thrilled to honor people who are being recognized by their site administrators for making a difference in Beverly Hills Unified School District’s students’ lives,” said Jennifer Terrell-Schwartz, copresident of the PTA Council. “We’re looking forward to a
wonderful event to celebrate their efforts.” The May event, which will include a red carpet entrance, in addition to performances by BHHS Freshman opera singer Golda Berkman, the Madrigals and the BHHS marching band will be hosted by the Luxe and
the PTA Council. Going forward TerrellSchwartz said the PTA Council would be taking over the Apple Awards from The Foundation.
president James S. Lanich wrote. The CBEE, which is committed to improving public education, closing the achieve-
ment gap and helping to ensure college readiness and success, this year named 2,099 honor roll schools overall, including elementary, middle and high
school. “Once again our schools and our students have demonstrated they are committed to excellence,” Superintendent Gary
Woods told The Courier. “We are extremely proud of this recognition.”
leaked draft report authored by Trevin Sims into the Beverly Hills Sports Academy, Fenton distributed a “Declaration” to each board member that he re-
quested they sign, confirming they were not the source of the leak. Last week, the board voted 4-1 to hire Rutan & Tucker to
investigate the school district leak. Superintendent Gary Woods said that although he was unable to comment on an
ongoing investigation, he could confirm that Fenton’s “Declarations” were now with the district’s legal counsel.
cited about this extension,” Board VP Brian Goldberg said. “I’m hoping this brings
some stability to the district,” Woods said, underscoring his intention to meet out his con-
tract extension. Hall said he felt he was given insufficient time to reflect
on the item. “I think the agenda item was not vetted properly in closed,” he said.
ing for a location since 2012. Among locations considered are the “Orange Grove” on Coldwater Canyon, Athletic Field 3 during off-hours at La Cienega Park, Coldwater Park, the open space at La Cienega Park and the Croquet Field at Roxbury Park. Zoet reported that City staff recommends the Roxbury Park Croquet Club green as the preferred location, and that maintenance should be by dog owners on a six-month trial basis. The same recommendation
was given in 2012. “Direction was not given supportive of moving forward at that time (2012),” said Zoet, “Staff has not made this a highpriority item.” “Isn’t it, in fact, our job to do the most we can for the most amount of people, “asked Commissioner Robbie Anderson. “For . . . literally hundreds of people who would use this as on off-leash dog park, aren’t we then neglecting what we should be doing?” Commissioner Anderson
suggested reaching out to people who showed interest in the past and to dog lovers at the now-canceled Woofstock event to suggest forming a group to support a dog park. Commissioners Garth and Bilak felt that the last time this was brought to public comment a highly vocal minority opposed the park. Chair Howard Rosoff agreed, saying that unfortunately, the opposition is often more organized. City Council Member Nancy Krasne would like to see a
small dog park at both Roxbury and La Cienega parks, and supports the negotiations with the City of Los Angeles to use the “Orange Grove” property on Coldwater Canyon for a “fullsize” dog park. “”If we can get it, that would really be wonderful,” said Krasne. “I’d like a big area.” Rosoff is reaching out to dog owners for comments and support. The City has set up a comment line at www.beverly hills.org/dogpark
chitectural Commission Chair James Blakeley III tasked the Commission to consider how best to change the way signage issues are dealt with. “I’d like you to think of things you would like to see happen regarding enforcement and oversight,” he said. In a meeting with Mayor John
Mirisch, Code Compliance Director Nestor Otazu and Community Development Director Susan Healy Keene, Chair Blakeley was informed that business owners who violate the ordinances are handed a pamphlet on the sign ordinance and fined $106 for first violations. Blakeley said he had walked
through the City and counted 132 violations on signage. Business owners should receive the pamphlet when they apply for a permit to do business and before they violate the ordinance, he said. “There is no incentive (for compliance),” he pointed out. The Architectural Commission will agendize the item for the March 19
meeting. They will form a recommendation and formally present it to the City Council.
the legendary Venice SimplonOrient-Express and voyages along remote rivers in Myanmar, the citadel of Machu Picchu and sunset cocktails at El
Encanto, our new Santa Barbara hotel.” In addition to the legendary train, the company operates such world-famous
properties as the Cipriani in Venice, the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, the Ritz in Madrid, the Grand Hotel in St. Petersburg, “21” in New York
City and El Encanto in Santa Barbara.
course, starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing near the Santa Monica Pier, is one of the most scenic in the world, taking runners on a tour of Los Angeles past every major landmark. The Beverly Hills segment
will start on Doheny Drive at Santa Monica Boulevard with participants running west on Burton Way to Rodeo Drive, south to Wilshire, and then west to Santa Monica Boulevard.
Beverly Hills streets adjacent to the route will close starting at 6 a.m. and reopen between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. The first streets to open will be Doheny Drive at Burton Way and Beverly Drive at S. Santa Monica Boulevard. All
roads in Beverly Hills will be open by approximately 1:30 p.m. All remaining runners in Beverly Hills will be directed to use the sidewalks after the streets have opened.
with Steve Carell as emcee. With national and local luxury brands donating items worth more than $250,000, all proceeds from the “Backstage at the Geffen” auction are 100 percent tax deductible and
benefit the playhouse and its programming. The online auction opens to the public on today and closes March 21. Visit www.geffenplayhouse.com/ba ckstage to view a complete list
of donated auction items. The Geffen Playhouse, which plays host to more than 130,000 annually, has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since 1995. It is currently helmed by Artistic Director
Randall Arney, artistic directors; Ken Novice, managing director; and Martha Henderson and Pamela Robinson Hollander, board chairs. Visit: www.geffenplayhouse. com.
run and see how it goes,” Superintendent Gary Woods said. “I think all of us know we need it.” On Aug. 27, 2013, the Board authorized staff to hire
in-house counsel for the district, but the hiring process proved unsuccessful. The contract includes a monthly retainer of $8,550 for the first 60 hours of general
services work, and a rate of $144 per hour for additional hours of general services work and $195 per hour for special legal services. “I’m very excited about
this contract,” boardmember Howard Goldstein said. “It’s not just another attorney.”
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A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Bernadette Peters,
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Jerry Dobkin
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Laraine Newman Sanford Shapero
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Tommy Tune, Mario Andretti and Gavin MacLeod (Feb. 28); Aland Thicke, Ron Howard, Robert Conrad, Roger Daltrey, Timothy Daly, Dirk Benedict, and Dr. David Boyer (Mar. 1); Jon Bon Jovi, John Cullum, Daniel Craig, Laraine Newman, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Barbara Luna (Mar. 2); Sue Brucker, Jessica Biel, and David Faustino (Mar 3); Paula Prentiss and Sanford Shapero (Mar. 4); Joan Alexander, James Sikking, Samantha Eggar, Dean Stockwell and Fred Williamson (Mar. 5); Annie Lehrer, Irwin Schaeffer, Tom Arnold and Rob Reiner (Mar. 6); and belatedly Jerry Dobkin (Feb. 27)
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The Beverly Hills Centennial Cookbook This Week Features Chicken Pot Pie; A Legendary Recipe From . . . . . . . .
by Holiday Mathis
The Grill on the Alley •4-1/2 lb chicken legs and thighs •3 lb bony parts of chicken, such as back, wings and neck •1 leek, about 3 oz, trimmed and rinsed well •1 bay leaf •3 c onions - medium diced (place 1 c to the side for later) •2 c celery - medium rough chop •12 c water •3 c chicken stock - from above •1 c heavy cream •1 lb butter •6 tbs flour •1/4 tsp hot sauce - Tabasco or similar •1 tbs lemon juice •salt to taste, if desired •1/4 c shallots - finely chopped •2 c carrots - diced •3/4 lbs white mushrooms, cut into quarters, roughly 4 c total •1 1/2 c. green peas - fresh or frozen •1 1/2 lbs puff pastry, (see note**) •3 eggs, beaten
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•Remove the chicken legs and thighs and allow to cool and reserve for later. Add the chicken parts to the pot and return to a simmer, skimming the surface often to remove excess fat, foam and scum. Cook for about 1- 1/2 hours on a simmer. •Strain the stock, discarding all the solids. Once the cooked legs and thighs are cool remove the meat form the bones and dice or shred into 1/2 inch pieces, reserve for later. •Put 3 cups of the stock into a saucepan, saving the remaining stock for other uses. Add the cream to the stock and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 or 15-minutes or until reduced to 3 1/2 c. meanwhile, slowly melt 8 tsp. of butter over gentle heat. Skim off the surface foam and carefully pour the clear center
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liquid into a cup. •This is clarified butter. There should be about 6 tbs of clarified butter. Pour this into a mixing bowl and add the flour. Stir to blend. •Bring stock with the cream to a boil and gradually add the blended flour and butter, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Add the bottle hot sauce, lemon juice and salt to taste. Cook 5minutes. •Heat the remaining 6-tbs of butter in a wide, heavy skillet and add the shallots. Cook briefly, stirring. Add the remaining cup of onions, the carrots and the mushrooms, and cook three minutes, stirring; add 6 c chicken meat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 3-minutes. •Add the chicken sauce to the chicken and mushroom mixture, stir in peas and blend thoroughly. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Ideally you should use 6 oven proof earthenware potpie dishes measuring about 5-1/2 inches in diameter. •Spoon equal portions of creamed chicken into the dishes, piling each portion up slightly. •Roll out puff pastry on a slightly floured surface till you reach a 1/8 inch thickness. Using a round lid measuring about 6 1/2 inches in diameter cut out 6 rounds to cover the tops of the potpie dishes. •Brush around the perimeter of each round of pastry with beaten egg to make sure a one-inch egg-brushed margin. Invert 1 egg-brushed round of dough over each filled potpie dish. Press the edges of the pastry against the upper side of each dish to seal firmly. Brush the top and sides of the pastry covers with more egg. •Arrange the dishes on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake about 25-minutes or until the pastry topping is puffed and nicely brown. (**NOTE: if you do not wish to make your own puff pastry, it may be purchased at most high-end grocery stores.)
The Beverly Hills Centennial Cookbook, part of the City’s yearlong celebration, is a compilation of photos and recipes from some of the City’s best restaurants, old and new. Edited and designed by Judy Kessler, the cookbook includes recipes from 39 restaurants including Nate ‘n Al, Monsieur Marcel, La Dolce Vita, Spago, Bouchon, Lawry’s, The Prime Rib and Via Alloro as well as “flashback” recipes such as Romanoff’s chocolate souffle and The Brown Derby’s original Cobb salad. The cookbook is available at: The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, Caffé Roma, Carrie White Salon, Cut in The Beverly Wilshire, Francis Orr, M Cafe, Mickey Fine Pharmacy, Sugarfina at The Wallis, The Grill on the Alley, The Montage Gift Shop, The Peninsula Gift Shop, The Beverly Hilton, and Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills.
Recipe courtesy of The Grill on the Alley - Beverly Hills
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 28). Love is the theme in this new chapter. The next four weeks of romance set the tone. In March, you'll contribute to a circle of people you admire. In April, a situation you thought was hopeless improves to the point of being an amazing gift. Family supports your June move. You earn applause in July. Capricorn and Aries people adore you. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You'll dip a toe into the glamorous life and find it much to your liking. Now, how can you keep this style flowing on a regular basis? ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). Your choice of projects will be a draw. You'll join forces to build something cool, and forge a lasting bond in the process. First determine what “cool” means to you. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Sometimes you wonder whether your schedule can bear any new friendships, but can you ever have too many friends? The only downside is that you'll soon have to throw bigger parties. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The entire problem is not yours to solve. In fact, there's a big part of it that you can't do anything about. But if you control the part of it that is yours, something magical will happen to the rest. CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you have to bail on the sequence of events you laid out for yourself, don't sweat it too much. There was something flawed in the plan that you couldn't have known about. Plan B will be better. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Normally, you would need to pace yourself to get to a triumphant end of such a busy day, but this morning you'll handle all that needs doing in one enthusiastic spree. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Why wait until you have huge gains to declare a personal victory? Shouldn't small wins count, too? Anyhow, your mood is more attractive when you go easy on yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There's a sweet balance to strike between alone time and together time. If you get too much of either, it will warp your perspective. Toggle between the two. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're not much of a gambler, but if you take a risk, you want the payoff to be big. Not cakewalk big, more like lottery-style big. Maybe the odds aren't in your favor, but the game is more fun that way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your style is firm, direct and assertive but not aggressive. You'll employ your best manners and a good deal of tact, and in the end, you'll get your way. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There's someone who owes you, and this is a great time to collect. The transaction will be convenient for all involved. Also, if there's someone you owe, you can settle it fast this afternoon. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In some relationships, forgiveness isn't an act that happens once or twice. It's a constant state -- an attitude almost. Anyway, life gets easier for you when you become very good at it.
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Frances Allen Desert Roundup ‘LITTLE PARTY’With Barbara Sinatra (left) who hosted a weekend full of activities at the “Little Party in the Desert” is Brandon Sawalich, senior VP of Starkey Hearing Technologies, its major sponsor. Photo by Sherman Fridman
In 1986, Barbara Sinatra and husband Frank founded what is now known around the world as the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children at Eisenhower, a non-profit on the campus of Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, that provides counseling for victims of physical, emotional and sexual abuse by focusing on prevention, community education and breaking the generational cycle of abuse. From the beginning, no child has been refused help at the center due to their family’s inability to pay; and to date, more than 18,000 children have received services. While we will never know just how many millions of dollars the Sinatras have and continue to contribute in support the work of the center, one cou-
ple, alone, can’t do it. So Frank’s “Little Party in the Desert” was born. He would invite his celebrity friends down to the Desert for a weekend of camaraderie, fun, food, drink and of course, golf. This “little party” has grown into a major fundraiser for the center, with major underwriters, such as the presenting sponsor Starkey Hearing Technologies which foundation donates and fit more than 100,000 hearing aids to people, mostly children, in the U.S. and around the globe each year. This year’s Sinatra weekend–hosted at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino–began with a pairings party featuring dinner and entertainment by country/blues singer/songwriter Steve Azar, who has also been named as one of the top five
musicians that play golf by Golf Digest magazine. On Friday, while the golfers headed to the Eagle Falls Golf Course, Barbara hosted the tournament’s signature luncheon and fashion show, this year featuring items from the Troy collection. Friday evening, guests returned to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for dinner and a live auction party featuring The University of North Texas’ One O’clock Lab Band, an internationally known ensemble with an unprecedented 6 Grammy nominations, along with a special appearance by actress/entertainer Deana Martin, daughter of the Sinatra’s pal, Dean. Whenever an A-list of Las Vegas entertainers is compiled, “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton, is guaranteed a space at the top. He performed as the headliner at Saturday evening’s black-tie Sinatra Gala. Newton, who has released 165 albums to date, is not just a pretty face with voice to match, he also plays 13 instruments, many of which he works into his act. Not even Barbara Sinatra has made more appearances at the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational than Tom Dreesen, who toured with Frank for 14 years, and has served as the
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PUBLIC NOTICES Trustee Sale No. : 20110134003620 Title Order No.: 110514887 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/28/2006 as Instrument No. 20062618704 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: STEVE FOX AND LUANN ARONSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 03/06/2014 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1041 NORTH MARTEL AVENUE, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90046 APN#: 5531-022019 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,219,205.08. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding
at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.c om for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20110134003620. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 02/05/2014 NPP0226683 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014
— —————OF NOTICE TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 752784CA Loan No. 3062211721 Title Order No. 110470786CA-MAI ATTENTION
RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03-28-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-122014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 04-14-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 0823084, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: ABRAHAM BENELYAHU AND ROYA NEJATHAYM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Legal Description: LOT 1864 OF TRACT NO. 6380, IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, COUNTY OF LOS ANGE-
LES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 69 PAGE 11 TO 20 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $856,325.38 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 225 SOUTH CANON DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 APN Number: 4331-002007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 02-102014 ALAW, as Trustee MARIA MAYORGA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.co m or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1800-280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's
office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 7302727, or visit the Internet Web site w w w. l p s a s a p . c o m (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site w w w. a u c t i o n . c o m , using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4443142 02/14/2014, 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014026656 The following is/are doing business as: 1) LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS LIFE COACH 2) LIFE’S UPS AND DOWNS 2001 Barrington Ave., West Los Angeles, CA 90025; Hengameh Caroline Melamed 2001 Barrington Ave., West Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Hengameh Caroline Melamed: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 31, 2014; Published: February 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014023121 The following is/are doing business as: WESTSIDE REAL ESTATE CONFIDENTIAL 10501 Wilshire Blvd. #2107, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Claudine Clayman-Cook 10501 Wilshire Blvd. #2107, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL,
registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Claudine P. Clayman-Cook: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 29, 2014; Published: February 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014006210 The following is/are doing business as: THE GORILLA CO. 4121/2 S. Spalding Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Gorilla Subscription Services LLC 412-1/2 S. Spalding Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 18, 2013: Michael Burnett, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 09, 2014; Published: February 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014007340 The following is/are doing business as: 1) COMPTON LEGIT 2) CELESTIAL ANGEL OUTREACH 1379 Parkwestern Dr. #127, San Pedro, CA 90732; Angela Reed 1379 Parkwestern Dr. #127, San Pedro, CA 90732; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Angela Reed: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 10, 2014; Published: February 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014007370 The following is/are doing business as: KANDI PAINT 1379 Parkwestern Dr. #127, San Pedro, CA 90732; Angela Reed 1379 Parkwestern Dr. #127, San Pedro, CA 90732; Asia Jimerson 1379 Parkwestern Dr. #127, San Pedro, CA 90732; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Asia Jimerson: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 10, 2014; Published: February 07, 14, 21, 28, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014023765 The following is/are doing business as: RAHNAMA CAPITAL 1516 Westwood Blvd. #204, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Ariel Rodd Rahnama 1516 Westwood Blvd. #204, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ariel Rodd Rahnama: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 29, 2014; Published: February 14, 21, 28, March 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014026707 The following is/are doing business as: 1) 3RD STREET DANCE 2) THIRD STREET DANCE 3) DANCE ON 3RD 4) DANCE ON THIRD 8558 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Leslie Ferreira 8558 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 2014: Leslie Ferreira: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: January 31, 2014; Published: February 14, 21, 28, March 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014030861 The
following is/are doing business as: BLOWN ON CANON 275 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Blown LA, LLC 445 N. Rossmore Ave. #313, Los Angeles, CA 90004; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 05, 2014: Paul Lindsey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 05, 2014; Published: February 14, 21, 28, March 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014030862 The following is/are doing business as: PAT GEORGE DESIGN 455 N. Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Patricia H. Karp 455 N. Palm Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2000: Patricia H. Karp: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 05, 2014; Published: February 14, 21, 28, March 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014030972The following is/are doing business as: ZUBIETOVSKY MAINTENANCE 1231-1/2 W. 48th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037; Francisco Zubieta 1231-1/2 W. 48th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037; Aracely Zubieta 12311/2 W. 48th St., Los Angeles, CA 90037; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 02, 2009: Francisco Zubieta: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 05, 2014; Published: February 14, 21, 28, March 07, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014039299 The following is/are doing business as: HYPMED 9171 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Viviana Levi M.D. 9171 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 2014: Viviana Levi M.D.: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 12, 2014; Published: February 21, 28, March 07, 14, 2014 LACC N/C ––––––
N O T I C E — Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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ORDINANCE NO. 14-O-2654 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESTAURANT USES IN THE MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE, AND TRANSIENT RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE MIXED USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES. WHEREAS, on November 21, 2013 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider proposed municipal code text amendments to the standards for transient uses in the City’s single family residential zoning districts and the Mixed Use Planned Development Overlay Zone (M-PD-2), and with respect to proposed modifications to an approved Planned Development Permit to implement a new multi-family transient land use referred to as “serviced residences” for the property at 155 North Crescent Drive and 9355 Wilshire Boulevard; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the potential impacts of unrestricted short-term rentals of single family residences and second units on the stability and character of the City’s single family residential neighborhoods, and the potential impacts of short-term rentals of multi-family residences in multi-family residential neighborhoods; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance to permit serviced residences in the Mixed Use Planned Development Zone, to limit short-term rentals of single family residences and second units, and to provide a definition of transient uses in multi-family residential zones; and, WHEREAS, on February 4, 2013, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed municipal code amendments and introduced the Ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the Project has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq.(“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified by the City Council on December 3, 2002 for the existing mixed-use development on the subject site. Pursuant to Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, a lead agency (the City of Beverly Hills in this case) may prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions to the EIR are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for the Project unless, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following is determined: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project that will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance identifies one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR, significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR, mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible or not analyzed in the EIR would be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects but the project proponents decline to adopt of the measure or alternative. The above criteria have been assessed in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Project, in the independent judgment of the City, has been determined to be eligible for an addendum to the previously certified EIR because it does not result in any new or substantially increased environmental impacts. Therefore, an addendum to the EIR has been prepared and is incorporated herein by reference, and his hereby adopted by the City Council. In addition, the proposed amendments to the text of the various residential zones do not change the conclusion in the addendum. Further, the residential zone text amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the amendments will not have the potential for any impacts on the environment. Further, the amendments would be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 for single-family residential properties with slopes of less than 20%, as well as Section 15308 as an action to protect the environment of the single family residential areas of the City. The City’s multi-family areas are not in areas with 20% or greater slopes. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Legislative Findings. The City Council hereby finds as follows: A. The City was approached by Metropolitan Crescent Associates, LLC, regarding a proposed “AKA Beverly Hills Project,” which would include authorization to operate an existing residential / mixed use project to provide “serviced residences,” a type of multifamily transient accommodation. “Serviced residences” are luxury dwelling units with full kitchens, laundry facilities, and bathrooms, that are offered, without limitation, housekeeping, valet dry-cleaning and laundry services, and, with a minimum stay of seven (7) consecutive days. At present, a “luxury standard” includes a 24-hour resident service team, high-tech fitness center, full-service business center with executive board room and complimentary high-speed Internet access, a lounge;, en-suite dining, same-day valet drycleaning and laundry service, and full-time, on-site management and maintenance. All dwelling units include fully-accessorized kitchens, contemporary furnishings, wellappointed bathrooms, premium cable television and Wi-Fi access. B. The request that the City authorize this new type of transient use which, as a hybrid hotel / residential use, does not fit neatly into the City’s traditional land use categories, caused the City to consider how transient uses allowed in the City’s residential and mixed use zones are and should be defined. C. Concurrent with the request for serviced residences, the City has become more aware of the degree to which dwelling units in the City are being used for short-term rentals through such websites as Airbnb (www.Airbnb.com), Vacation Rentals By Owner (www.vrbo.com), and similar on-line short-term rental websites. D. Unfettered short-term rentals of single-family and multi family residential properties has the potential to change the character and stability of the City’s residential neighborhoods. The Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan, includes Goal LU 5 calling for “Complete, Livable, and Quality Neighborhoods.” Goal LU 5 is bolstered by the following general plan policies that memorialize the City’s commitment to preserving
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and maintaining the stability of single family residential areas: 1. “Policy LU 5.1 Neighborhood Conservation. Maintain the uses, densities, character, amenities, and quality of the City’s residential neighborhoods, recognizing their contribution to the City’s identity, economic value and quality of life.” 2. In relevant part, “Policy LU 5.8 Encroachment of Incompatible Land Uses. Protect residential neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible nonresidential uses and disruptive traffic, to the extent possible.” E. The Land Use Element of the City’s General Plan includes Goal LU 6 regarding Single-Family Residential Neighborhoods calling for “[m]aintenance of the identity, scale, and character of the distinct single-family residential neighborhoods.” Goal LU 6 memorializes the City’s commitment to preserving and maintaining its single-family residential neighborhoods from incompatible and character changing uses such as short-term rental of single family residences. F. On November 12, 2013, VRBO listed 73 vacation rentals in Beverly Hills, approximately 45 were described as single family residences including 28 houses, 7 villas, 1 castle, 1 country house, 2 bungalows, and 6 estates. The remaining appeared to be multi-family in nature. In addition, a number of properties in the City were listed as available on the airbnb.com, some in single family neighborhoods and some in multifamily areas. G. The impact of short-term rentals in single family residential neighborhoods have been discussed in various news articles, including a September 2, 2013 article in the Los Angeles Times in which residents of the Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles have expressed concerns about the operation of “virtual hotels, packing homes with throngs of visitors whose sheer presence alters the community feel.” The City of New York also has concerns with the phenomenon, where, according to a Los Angeles Times Article of October 7, 2013, stays of less than 30 days, like in Beverly Hills, generally are not permitted in apartment units. H. In multi-family residential neighborhoods, there is a greater likelihood of and expectation of shorter term occupancy of units such as apartments than in single family neighborhoods, however use of properties for stays of shorter than 30 days runs counter to the residential nature of the multi-family zones where hotel uses are prohibited. Existing ordinances prohibit this type of use, but further clarification is warranted. I. Protection of the City’s single family neighborhoods warrants amendment of the City’s single-family residential zones to establish a minimum term of any rental or lease, and limit the number of times per year single family residential units, including second units, can be rented for short-term occupancy. J. Protection of the City’s multi-family neighborhoods warrants amendment of the City’s single family residential zones to provide a definition of transient use and clarify that short-term stays of less than 30 days are not permitted, with an exception for the hybrid Serviced Residences Use proposed to be allowed only in the Mixed Use Planned Development Overlay Zone (M-PD-2). Section 2. Section 100 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to insert a new defined term “Serviced Residence” between the existing defined terms “Second Unit” and “Setback, Front,” as follows, with all other portions of Section 10-3-100 remaining in effect without amendment: “SERVICED RESIDENCE: A multi family transient use where each dwelling unit includes a full kitchen, laundry facilities and bathroom, no dwelling unit is leased or occupied by any person for less than seven (7) consecutive days, all residents jointly occupy the dwelling unit under a single written lease, and each dwelling unit is maintained and offered services at a luxury standard. By way of illustration, at the time of adoption of the ordinance enacting this definition, a “luxury standard” includes a 24-hour resident service team, high-tech fitness center, full-service business center with executive board room and complimentary high-speed Internet access, a lounge, en-suite dining, same-day valet drycleaning and laundry service, and full-time, on-site management and maintenance. All dwelling units include fully-accessorized kitchens, contemporary furnishings, wellappointed bathrooms, premium cable television and Wi-Fi access.” Section 3. Section 1935 of Article 19.3 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to revise paragraph B and add a new paragraph J as follows, with all other portions of Section 10-3-1935 remaining in effect without amendment: “B. Restaurants and bars may be permitted as part of a planned development but only in portions of a mixed use development with an underlying zoning of C-3 or RMCP.”; “J. Serviced Residence uses may be permitted as part of a planned development but only in those portions of a mixed use development with an underlying zoning of RMCP.” Section 4. A new paragraph D is hereby added to Section 1939 of Article 19.3 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, with all other portions of section 10-31935 remaining in effect without amendment: “D. The planning commission may permit, as part of a planned development approval pursuant to Article 18.4 of this Chapter, no more than ten percent (10%) of the parking spaces required to be provided for serviced residences to be used for taxi and limousine staging.” Section 5. Section 100 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to revise the existing definition of “Single Housekeeping Unit” to read as follows: “SINGLE HOUSEKEEPING UNIT: A traditional family or the functional equivalent of a traditional family, whose members are a nontransient interactive group of one (1) or more persons, where if consisting of more than one (1) person, such persons jointly occupy a single dwelling unit, jointly use common areas, share household activities and responsibilities (e.g., meals, chores, and expenses), and where, if the unit is rented or leased, all adult members jointly agree to occupy and be responsible for the entire premises of the dwelling unit under a single written rental agreement or lease and the makeup of the household occupying the unit is determined by the residents of the unit rather than the landlord or property manager.” Section 6. Section 100 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to insert a new defined term “Multi- Family Transient Use” between the existing defined terms “Multi-Family Residential Zone” and “New Car Dealer” as follows, with all other portions of Section 10-3-100 remaining in effect without amendment: “MULTI-FAMILY TRANSIENT USE: Rental or lease of a multi-family dwelling unit for a period of less than thirty (30) days.” Section 7. Section 100 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title
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10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to insert a new defined term “SingleFamily Transient Use” between the existing defined terms “Single-Family Residential Zone” and “Single Housekeeping Unit” as follows, with all other portions of Section 10-3100 remaining in effect without amendment: “SINGLE-FAMILY TRANSIENT USE: Rental or lease of a single-family residence or second unit for a period of less than six (6) months.” Section 8. The table of uses set forth in paragraph A of Section 302 of Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to insert a new row immediately after the “Home Occupations…” row, entitled “Single-Family Transitional Use”, inclusive of new footnote number 4, with all other portions of paragraph 10-3-302 A remaining in effect without amendment:
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4. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a singlefamily residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.” Section 9. Section 401 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-401: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1. shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.” Section 10. Section 501 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-501: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.X shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.” Section 11. Section 601 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-601: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.5 shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.”
Section 15. Section 1001 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-1001: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.7X shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.” Section 16. Section 1101 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-1101: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.8X shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.” Section 17. The City Council has considered the addendum prepared for this project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act in conjunction with the EIR previously certified for the development on the project site, finds that the proposed project will not have any new or substantially increased significant adverse impacts on the environment, and hereby adopts the addendum Further, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the text of the various single-family residential zones do not change the conclusion in the addendum. The City Council finds that the residential zone text amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the amendments will not have the potential for any impacts on the environment. Further, the amendments would be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 for single family residential properties with slopes of less than 20%, as well as Section 15308 as an action to protect the environment of the single family residential areas of the City. The City’s multi-family areas are not in areas with 20% or greater slopes. Section 18. The City Council hereby approves this Ordinance and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Ordinance on behalf of the City. Section 19. 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 his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 20. 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 21. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: February 18, 2014 Effective: March 21, 2014 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California
Section 12. Section 701 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-701: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED:
ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk
Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.5X shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.”
APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney
Section 13. Section 801 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-801: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.5X2 shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.” Section 14. Section 901 of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: “10-3-901: USES AND BUILDINGS PERMITTED: Except as otherwise provided in this article, no lot, premises, building or portion thereof in zone R-1.6X shall be erected, constructed, built, altered, enlarged, built upon, used, or occupied for any purpose except as a private one-family residence, small family daycare home, small community care facility, or transitional or supportive housing structured as a single-family residence. A Single-Family Transient Use of a single family residence or second unit, as defined in Section 10-3-100, by a single housekeeping unit is permitted to commence two (2) times per calendar year for each single-family residence or second unit. Use of a single-family residence or second unit for a single-family transient use more than twice per calendar year is prohibited.”
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager
SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien, Bosse, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED
THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER Advertising Policies
The Beverly Hills Courier reserves the right to refuse the publishing of any advertisement and to delete any objectionable word(s) or phrase(s). Submission of an advertisement to a Beverly Hills Courier salesperson does not represent an agreement by the Beverly Hills Courier to print the advertisement. The Beverly Hills Courier will not be liable for failure t o p u b l i s h a n a d v e r t i s e ment as requested. If there is an error or an omission in the printing or the publication of an advertisement, the liability of the Beverly Hills Courier shall be limited to a maximum of the cost of the incorrect advertisement or the reprinting of the correct advertisement. The Beverly Hills Courier, under no circumstances, shall be liable for other damages. The Beverly Hills Courier will not accept any cancellations or changes to a classified ad/ads after 12:00 PM Wednesday, and display ads after 5:00 PM Tuesday of that requested week of publication. Legal notices already published once is 10 days prior to publication date. We will reserve one major change to a classified ad running on a five-week term. Changes in addition to the one alteration will incur a minimal charge of $3.00 per change.
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Page 26 | February 28, 2014 ORDINANCE NO. 14-O-2655 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND METROPOLITAN CRESCENT ASSOCIATES, LLC, FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF THE PROPERTIES AT 155 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE AND 9355 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD FOR A MIXED USE PROJECT INCLUDING SERVICED RESIDENCES AND RESTAURANT USE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Beverly Hills (“City”) and Metropolitan Crescent Associates, LLC (“Developer”) desire to enter into that certain development agreement (the “Development Agreement” herein), attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A in connection with the development and use of properties at 155 North Crescent Drive and 9355 Wilshire Boulevard for a mixed use project including serviced residences and restaurant use (the “Project”). Section 2. The Project has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.), and the City’s Local CEQA Guidelines. The City previously prepared and certified an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the Project to analyze the potential impacts on the environment of the mixed use project when initially approved in 2002. Upon review of the proposed changes to the project as approved in 2002, the City Council, for the reasons set forth in the addendum to the Final EIR, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference, finds that: changes to the previously certified EIR are necessary due to the proposed changes in use of the property, but none of the conditions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 require preparation of a subsequent EIR. The City Council finds that the proposed changes in use, subject to the conditions of approval recommended on the project, will ensure that no significant impacts will result, and adopts the addendum. The project remains subject to all applicable mitigation measures identified in the previously certified Final EIR. The documents and other materials that constitute the record on which this recommendation was made are located in the Department of Community Development and are in the custody of the Director of Community Development. Section 3. On November 21 and December 12, 2013, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Development Agreement and the Project. Notices of the time, place and purpose of public hearing were duly provided in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65867, 65090 and 65091. At the conclusion of its consideration, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council find that the Development Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and to approve the Development Agreement. Section 4. On February 4, 2014, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Development Agreement and the Project. Notices of the time, place and purpose of the public hearing were duly provided in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65867, 65090 and 65091. Section 5. The provisions of the Development Agreement are consistent with the City of Beverly Hills General Plan and comply with its objectives and policies, and in particular advances the following General Plan Policies: • Policy H 2.5 Adaptive Reuse. Support innovative strategies for the adaptive reuse of residential and com-
P U B L I C N OT I C E S mercial structures to provide for a wide range of housing types. • Policy LU 15.1 Economic Vitality and Business Revenue. Sustain a vigorous economy by supporting businesses that contribute revenue, quality services and high-paying jobs. The Development Agreement implements the terms of the General Plan and City ordinances, a zone text amendment to allow serviced residences and restaurant uses in the Project, and does not allow development except in conformance with the General Plan. Section 6. The City Council hereby approves the Development Agreement and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement on behalf of the City. Section 7. No later than ten (10) days after the effective date of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall record with the County Recorder a copy of the Development Agreement and the notice shall describe the land to which such contract applies. Section 8. 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 this certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: February 18, 2014 Effective: March 21, 2014 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE, AICP Director of Community Development EXHIBIT A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: City of Beverly Hills Attention: City Attorney’s Office 455 North Rexford Drive Room 230 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made by and between THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, a California municipal corporation (the “City”), and METROPOLITAN CRESCENT ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (the “Developer”). The City and Developer are individually referred to herein as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties.” RECITALS This Agreement is made and entered into with regard to the following facts, each of which is acknowledged as true and correct by the Parties to this Agreement.
ence (the “Property.”). B. Developer desires to further develop and operate the Project (as hereafter defined) by adding a restaurant and bar to the Project and expanding the current permitted uses to allow the following uses in addition to the currently permitted uses on the Property: (i) serviced residence uses and (2) restaurant and bar uses, including, without limitation, room service to the serviced residence units. C. Developer has applied to the City for approval of this mutually binding Agreement, pursuant to the provisions of the Development Agreement Act (as hereafter defined) and other applicable laws. D. Developer has submitted that certain Application for Zone Change, General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, dated February 20, 2013 (the “Application”) to the City (in its governmental capacity) for certain approvals, entitlements, findings and permits required for the development and operation of the Project, including, without limitation the following (collectively, and together with any and all Subsequent Project Approvals (as hereafter defined) the “Project Approvals”): (1) a zoning code amendment, (2) a planned development permit amendment, (3) an extended hours permit; and (4) a development agreement for the Project under the Development Agreement Act. E. The City Council has specifically considered the advantages and impacts of this Project upon the welfare of the City and believes that the Project will benefit the City. F. This Agreement eliminates uncertainty in planning and provides for the orderly further development of the Project in a manner consistent with the City’s Zoning Regulations (as hereafter defined), the Applicable Rules (as hereafter defined) and the General Plan (as hereafter defined). G. To provide such certainty, the City desires, by this Agreement, to provide Developer with assurance that Developer can proceed with further development and operation of the Project with the uses, density and other land use characteristics specified in the Project Approvals. Developer would not enter into this Agreement without the City’s agreement that the Project can be developed and used, during the term of this Agreement, with the uses, density and other land use characteristics and approvals specified in the Project Approvals. H. The City has determined that, as a result of the further development of the Project in accordance with the Project Approvals and this Agreement, substantial benefits will accrue to the public. I. On December 12, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of the Development Agreement Act, the Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills conducted a hearing on Developer’s application for this Agreement. J. On February 4, 2014, pursuant to the requirements of the Development Agreement Act, the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills (the “City Council”) conducted a hearing on Developer’s application for this Agreement. K. The City Council has found and determined that this Agreement is consistent with the City’s General Plan and all other plans, policies, rules and regulations applicable to the Project. L. On [month] [day], 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 14-O-____ approving this Agreement, and such ordinance became effective on [month] [day], 2014. AGREEMENT
A. Developer is the [ owner of a leasehold interest in that certain real property located in the City of Beverly Hills, California and legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by refer-
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority contained in the Development Agreement Act, as it applies to the City, and in consideration of the mutual promis-
BEVERLY HILLS es and covenants herein contained and other valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Definitions. For all purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided herein or unless the context of this Agreement otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall be defined as set forth below: (a) “AKA Beverly Hills Project” shall mean the serviced residence use permitted to be operated on the Property by the Project Approvals, whether or not operated under the “AKA” name. (b) “Applicable Rules” means the rules, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, codes, guidelines, and officially adopted procedures and official policies of the City governing the use and development of real property, including the City’s Zoning Regulations, adopted as of the Effective Date, all as amended pursuant to the Project Approvals. Among other matters, the Applicable Rules set forth and govern the permitted uses of land, the density or intensity of use, the maximum height and size of the buildings and the provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes applicable to the use and development of the Property. (c) “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or California or Federal holiday on which banks in the City are customarily closed. (d) “ C E Q A ” m e a n s t h e C a l i fo r n i a E nv i r o n m e n t a l Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. (e) “Conditions of Approval” shall mean those conditions of approval, if any, which are not set forth in this Agreement and which are otherwise imposed by the City in connection with the City’s approval of the Project Approvals. (f) “ D eve l o p m e n t A g r e e m e n t ” o r “Agreement” means this Agreement. (g) “Development Agreement Act” means Article 2.5 of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of Title 7 (Sections 65864 through 65869.5) of the California Government Code (as the same may be amended and/or re-codified from time to time). (h) “ D i s c r e t i o n a r y A c t i o n ( s ) ” o r “Discretionary Approval(s)” means an action that requires the exercise of judgment, deliberation or discretion on the part of the City, including any board, agency, commission or department and any officer or employee thereof, in the process of approving or disapproving a particular activity, as distinguished from a Ministerial Permit or Ministerial Approval (as hereafter defined). (i) “Effective Date” shall mean the date this Agreement, fully executed, is recorded in the Official Records of the Los Angeles County Recorder. (j) “E n t i t l e m e n t s ” m e a n s “Entitlements” as defined in Section 6. (k) “General Plan” means the General Plan of the City, as it exists as of the Effective Date. (l) “Gross Room Revenue” means consideration received from lessees of dwelling units at the AKA Beverly Hills Project for the occupancy of units and ancillary space in the AKA Beverly Hills Project. Revenue shall be valued in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor, or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, property and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom. (m) “Ministerial Permit(s),” or “Ministerial Approval(s)” means a permit or approval
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BEVERLY HILLS that requires the City, including any board, agency, commission or department or any officer or employee thereof, to determine whether there has been compliance with applicable rules, statutes, ordinances, conditions of approval, and/or regulations, as distinguished from an activity which is included in the definition of Discretionary Action or Discretionary Approval. (n) “Mortgage” means any mortgage, deed of trust, encumbrance, sale leaseback or other security interest encumbering all or any portion of the Property, given by Developer for the purpose of securing funds to be used for financing the acquisition of the Property or any portion thereof, the construction of improvements thereon and/or any other expenditures reasonably necessary and appropriate to develop and/or operate the Project, or any refinancing of any of the foregoing. (o) “Mortgagee” means, collectively, the holder of the beneficial interest under any Mortgage, together with the successful bidder at a foreclosure sale or a transferee by deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar instrument, who comes into possession of the Property or any part thereof pursuant to foreclosure, deed in lieu or otherwise. (p) “Municipal Surcharge” means the fee paid pursuant to Section 9(d) of this Agreement. (q) “Proce s s i n g Fe e s ” m e ans all application, inspection and other fees and charges required by the City that are applied uniformly to all development related activity, including fees for land use applications. (r) “Project” means the AKA Beverly Hills Project. (s) “Project Approvals” means Project Approvals as defined in Recital D above.. (t) “Property” means the real property described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and defined in Recital A. (u) “Re s e r v e d Po wers” means the power and authority of the City to enact regulations and/or take Discretionary Action if the same is expressly found by the City to be necessary to protect residents of the City, those employed in the City, or visitors to the City, from a condition that is dangerous to public health or safety or if the same is required to comply with California or federal laws (whether enacted previous or subsequent to the Effective Date of this Agreement). Reserved Powers also include the power and authority of the City to enact regulations that apply generally to hotels and serviced residences or multi-family residential uses and serviced residences within the City, including regulations of hotel, serviced residence, or multifamily residential use operations, provided that such regulations do not impact the permitted uses, density, height or square footage of the Project permitted by the Zoning Regulations. (v) “Serviced Residence” means a multi family transient use where each dwelling unit includes a full kitchen, laundry facilities and bathroom, no dwelling unit is leased or occupied by any person for less than seven (7) consecutive days, and each dwelling unit is maintained and offered services at a luxury standard. By way of illustration, at the time of adoption of this agreement, a “luxury standard” includes a 24-hour resident service team, high-tech fitness center, full-service business center with executive board room and complimentary high-speed Internet access, a lounge, en-suite dining, sameday valet dry-cleaning and laundry service, and full-time, on-site management and maintenance. All dwelling units include fully-accessorized kitchens, contemporary furnishings, well-appointed bathrooms, premium cable television and Wi-Fi access. All residents shall jointly occupy the entire dwelling unit, under a single written lease. (w) “ S u b s e q u e n t L a n d U s e
P U B L I C N OT I C E S Regulations” means any change in or addition to the Applicable Rules adopted after the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any change in any applicable general or specific plan, zoning, subdivision, or building regulation, including, without limitation, any such change by means of an ordinance, initiative, resolution, policy, order or moratorium, initiated or instituted for any reason whatsoever by the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission or any other board, agency, commission or department of City, or any officer or employee thereof, or by the electorate, as the case may be, which would, absent this Agreement, otherwise be applicable to the Project. (x) “Subsequent Project Approvals” shall mean all further Discretionary Actions or Discretionary Approvals, Ministerial Permits and Ministerial Approvals required or requested with respect to the Project. Following adoption or approval, a Subsequent Project Approval shall become a Project Approval. (y) “Zoning Regulations” shall mean the official zoning regulations of the City adopted as of the Effective Date of this Agreement. 2. Recitals of Premises. Purpose and Intent. (a) State Enabling Statute. To strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning and reduce the economic risk of development, the Legislature of the State of California adopted the Development Agreement Act which authorizes any city to enter into binding development agreements establishing certain development rights in real property with persons having legal or equitable interests in such proper ty. Section 65864 of the Development Agreement Act expressly provides as follows: “The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) The lack of certainty in the approval of development projects can result in a waste of resources, escalate the cost of housing and other development to the consumer, and discourage investment in and commitment to comprehensive planning which would make maximum efficient utilization of resources at the least economic cost to the public. (b) Assurance to the applicant for a development project that upon approval of the project, the applicant may proceed with the project in accordance with existing policies, rules and regulations, and subject to conditions of approval, will strengthen the public planning process, encourage private participation in comprehensive planning, and reduce the economic costs of development.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, to ensure that the City remains responsive and accountable to its residents while pursuing the benefits of development agreements contemplated by the Legislature, the City accepts restraints on its police powers contained in development agreements only to the extent and for the duration required to achieve the mutual objectives of the Parties. (b) The Project. The Developer intends to develop and operate the Property as described in the Project Approvals, subject to the Applicable Rules, the Project Approvals, and the Conditions of Approval. The Parties hereby agree that, subject to the exercise of the City’s Reserved Powers, for the term of this Agreement, the permitted uses, the density and intensity of use, the maximum height and size of the buildings, provisions for reservation or dedication of land for public purposes and the design, improvement and other guidelines, standards and specifications applicable to the development and use of the Property shall be those set forth in the Project Approvals, the Applicable Rules, this Agreement, and the Conditions of Approval. Subject to the exercise of the City’s Reserved Powers, any Subsequent Project Approvals shall, at the election of Developer, be subject to the Applicable Rules or the rules, regulations, ordinances,
resolutions, codes, guidelines, and officially adopted procedures and official policies of the City at the time of such Subsequent Project Approval. 3. Property Subject to Agreement. This Agreement shall apply to all of the Property. This 4. Application of Agreement. Agreement shall apply to the development and use of the Property. Such development and use shall be in accordance with the Project Approvals and this Agreement. 5. Term of Agreement. The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Agreement Effective Date, and shall continue for one (1) year. Notwithstanding the term set forth above, the obligation to pay the Municipal Surcharge pursuant to Section 9 shall continue indefinitely as provided in Sections 9 and 11. 6. Permitted Uses; Density; Building Heights and Sizes; Required Dedications. The City and Developer hereby agree that the permitted uses of the Property (including, without limitation, as set forth in Recital B hereof), the density and intensity of such uses, and the maximum heights and sizes of the buildings and improvements on the Property, allowed in connection with the development and operation of the Project shall be as set forth in and consistent with prior entitlements as modified by the Project Approvals, and as they may be lawfully amended by Developer from time to time (collectively the “Entitlements”). As set forth in the Project Approvals, the City and Developer agree that Developer shall not reserve or dedicate land for public purposes given the nature of the Project’s site and the presence of necessary public improvements in the area of the Project. Developer shall not cause or permit any use of the Property that is not permitted by the Entitlements, and shall not cause or permit the construction of any building or improvement that exceeds the maximum density, building heights and/or building sizes set forth in or otherwise required by the Entitlements. 7. Developer’s Rights. Developer shall have and is hereby vested with the rights, during the term of this Agreement, to develop and operate the Project as set forth in the Entitlements, all of which are hereby incorporated in this Agreement by reference. 8. Changes in Applicable Rules. (a) N o n - A p p l i c a t i o n o f C h a n g e s i n Applicable Rules. The adoption of any Subsequent Land Use Regulations after the Effective Date of this Agreement, or any change in, or addition to, the Applicable Rules (other than changes in Processing Fees as provided in this Agreement), including, without limitation, any changes in the General Plan or the Zoning Regulations adopted after the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation, any such change by means of ordinance, initiative, resolution, motion, policy, order or moratorium, initiated or instituted for any reason whatsoever and adopted by any board, agency, commission or department of the City, or by the electorate, as the case may be, which would, absent this Agreement, otherwise be applicable to the Project and which would conflict in any way with or be more restrictive than the Entitlements, shall not be applied to the Project during the term of this Agreement unless such changes represent an exercise of the City’s Reserved Powers. (b) Changes Mandated by Federal or California Laws or Regulations. Changes in, or additions to, the Applicable Rules adopted or made operative on or after the Effective Date shall apply to the Project if such changes or additions are specifically mandated to be applied to developments such as the Project by applicable California or federal laws or regulations. If the City or Developer believes that such a change or addition required by California or federal law or regulation exists, then that Party
February 28, 2014 | Page 27 shall provide the other Party hereto with a copy of such California or federal law or regulation and a statement of the nature of its conflict with the provisions of the Applicable Rules and/or of this Agreement. For the purposes of this Agreement, the City’s determination as to the applicability of California or federal laws to the Project shall be final and conclusive. In the event that any such change or addition shall be required by California or federal law or regulation, the City shall reasonably cooperate with Developer in minimizing the impact of such change upon the Project and the Property. (c) Changes in Uniform Codes. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, construction in connection with the Project shall be subject to changes occurring from time to time in the provisions of the City’s building standards codes, including the City’s building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical regulations that are based on the recommendations of a multistate professional organizations and become applicable throughout the City, including the California Building Code and other similar or related uniform codes. (d) Changes in Processing Fees Under Applicable Rules and Applicability of other Fees. The Project shall be subject to any increase in Processing Fees imposed by the City, provided that such a change is applied on a City-wide basis. Except as provided in Section 9, no fees are imposed on Developer pursuant to this Agreement. Additionally, nothing in this Agreement shall exempt Developer from fees set forth in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code or the City’s adopted schedule of rates, fees and charges. 9. Developer’s Obligations. (a) Conditions of Approval. Developer shall comply with the Conditions of Approval. (b) Reimbursement of Project Approval Costs. No later than the thirty (30) days following the Effective Date, Developer shall reimburse the City for all of its reasonable and customary costs to process the Project Approvals, including reasonable legal processing costs related to the Project Approvals and preparation of this Agreement, if any. (c) P r o c e s s i ng Fees. Developer agrees to pay all Processing Fees applied to the Project at the rate and amount in effect at the time the fee is required to be paid. (d) Municipal Surcharge. The owner of the AKA Beverly Hills shall pay to the City, in perpetuity, an amount of six percent (6.0%) of the Gross Room Revenue generated by the AKA Beverly Hills Project on all room occupancies of thirty calendar days or less (the “Municipal Surcharge”). The (i) Timing of Payment. Municipal Surcharge shall be payable monthly, based on the actual Gross Room Revenue received during the month for which payment is to be made, at the same time and in the same manner as is required for payment of the City’s transient occupancy tax imposed pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, or its successor. (ii) Letter of Credit to Secure Municipal Surcharge. Developer shall provide the City with a letter of credit, or other form of security reasonably acceptable to the City Manager and City Attorney, in the initial amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for the purpose of securing its obligation to pay the Municipal Surcharge. The letter of credit shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, and shall be in substance and form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney, and shall be issued by an issuer reasonably acceptable to the City Manager in good faith. The letter of credit may be drawn by City to pay any monthly installment of the Municipal Surcharge if
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Page 28 | February 28, 2014 Developer fails to pay any monthly installment of the Municipal Surcharge within thirty (30) days after its due date (and partial and multiple drawings shall be permitted). The letter of credit may be drawn in full by City if (i) the City receives notice of termination from the issuing bank or if the letter of credit is not extended, renewed or replaced (as shown by delivery to City of a copy of the extension or renewal amendment that is acceptable to the City Attorney, or the original of a replacement letter of credit acceptable to the City Manager and City Attorney from an issuer reasonably acceptable to the City Manager, as applicable, or substitute collateral reasonably acceptable to the City Manager and City Attorney) at least thirty (30) days prior to any fixed expiry date in the letter of credit; or (ii) if the issuer is no longer creditworthy, as reasonably determined by the City Manager and in good faith, and the letter of credit is not replaced with a similar letter of credit reasonably acceptable in form and substance to the City Attorney or substitute collateral reasonably acceptable to the City Manager and City Attorney within thirty (30) days after written notice from the City Manager to Developer that the issuer is no longer creditworthy. Developer hereby covenants to provide such an extension or renewal amendment or replacement letter of credit or such substitute collateral, within such thirty (30) day period such that the letter of credit (and/or such substitute collateral) is maintained in perpetuity. In the event of a full or partial draw under the letter of credit, Developer shall deliver to the City an amendment to the letter of credit raising the available amount thereof to $200,000 (or additional collateral acceptable to the City Manager and City Attorney) within thirty (30) days. If the letter of credit has been maintained and not drawn upon in whole or part for a period of two (2) years, the letter of credit may be reduced in amount to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). However, if at any time after such reduction, the letter of credit is drawn upon by City in accordance with the terms hereof, or if Developer transfers its interest in the Property or the Agreement, then Developer shall deliver to City an amendment to the letter of credit raising the available amount thereof to $200,000. (iii) Acknowledgement. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Municipal Surcharge is not a tax or a levy by City. (iv) Late Charges, Interest. If Developer fails to pay the Municipal Surcharge within ten (10) days after its due date, Developer shall pay a late charge in the amount equal to the lesser of (i) two thousand dollars ($2,000), increased on the first day of each calendar year by the increase, if any, during the immediately preceding calendar year in the Consumer Price Index - All Urban Consumers for Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, California as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (or any successor thereto); or (b) four percent (4%) of the Municipal Surcharge payment due but not paid. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that the amount of the costs and expenses that City will incur in the event the Municipal Surcharge is not paid when due is extremely difficult to calculate, and that the late charge set forth in the immediately preceding sentence is a reasonable, good faith estimate of such costs and expenses, but payment of such late charge shall not limit the City’s remedies following any default by Developer under this Agreement. If any Municipal Surcharge, including any late charge, is not paid within ten (10) days after the date on which the Surcharge is due, then such Municipal Surcharge (including any late charge) shall bear interest, from the due date until paid, at the rate that is the lesser of (i) eighteen percent (18%), or (ii) the highest rate then permitted by applicable law. (e) Transient Occupancy Tax. The operator of the AKA Beverly Hills Project, as “operator” is defined in Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 3-1-302, shall col-
P U B L I C N OT I C E S lect, report and remit the City’s transient occupancy tax in accordance with the provisions of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code or their successors. 10. Audit. Developer shall maintain full and accurate records with respect to the Municipal Surcharge. . For the purpose of determining whether the Municipal Surcharge has been properly calculated and paid to the City, City shall have access one time annually, without charge and upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours, to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make copies and transcripts therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents, proceedings and activities related to the Municipal Surcharge. Such examination and audit shall be at the City’s expense unless the examination and audit reveals that Developer has underpaid the Municipal Surcharge by at least ten percent (10%) in any one month. If the examination and audit reveals that Developer has underpaid the Municipal Surcharge by at least ten percent (10%) in any one month, then Developer shall reimburse the City for the cost of the examination and audit and the City shall be entitled to conduct another audit during that year, 11. Default. Failure by City or Developer to perform any term or provision of this Agreement for a period of thirty (30) days from the receipt of written notice thereof from the other, or failure of Developer to timely provide a letter of credit extension, renewal amendment, replacement letter of credit, letter of credit amendment or substitute collateral as required by Section 9(d)(ii), shall constitute a default under this Agreement, subject to extensions of time by mutual consent in writing. Any such default notice shall specify in detail the nature of the alleged default and the manner in which said default may be satisfactorily cured. If the nature of the alleged default is such that it cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period (if applicable), the commencement of the cure within such time period and the diligent prosecution to completion of the cure shall be deemed a cure within such period. Upon a default by City or Developer, after notice and expiration of the thirty (30) day period (if applicable) without cure, the other party, at its option, shall have all rights and remedies provided by law and/or may give notice of intent to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Government Code Section 65868. Following such notice of intent to terminate, the matter shall be scheduled for consideration and review by the City Council within thirty (30) calendar days in the manner set forth in Government Code Sections 65867 and 65868. Following consideration of the evidence presented in said review before the City Council and a determination that a default exists, the Party alleging the default by the other Party may give written notice of termination of this Agreement to the other Party. Upon any such termination, the respective rights, duties and obligations of the Parties hereto shall without further action cease as of the date of such termination (except as to duties and obligations that arose prior to the date of such termination). In no event shall monetary damages be available against the City for any alleged default or breach by the City. In no event shall consequential damages be available against Developer or any seller of any portion of the Property for any alleged default or breach of this Agreement. 12. Termination and Expiration. Upon the expiration of the term or termination of this Agreement, and except as provided below, the vested rights provided by this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force or effect. However, such expiration or termination shall not affect Developer’s obligations under Section 9(d) and Section 10, nor the obligation to pay any claim of any Party hereto arising out of the provisions of this Agreement prior to the effective date of such termination. Additionally, for a period of four years after expiration or termination of this Agreement, such expiration or termination shall not affect Developer’s vested right pursuant to
Section 7 to construct a restaurant as permitted by the Entitlements. The obligations under Section 9(d), and the obligation to pay any claim arising before the effective date of expiration or termination, shall continue after expiration or termination in perpetuity or until completed. 13. Transfers of Interests in Property or Agreement. In the event of a proposed transfer of interest in the Property or in this Agreement by Developer to a transferee, Developer agrees to make commercially reasonable efforts to provide the City at least thirty (30) days written notice of such proposed transfer and shall provide satisfactory evidence that the transferee will assume in writing through an assignment and assumption agreement all remaining obligations of Developer under this Agreement. The assignment and assumption agreement shall be in a form reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. However, Developer has no obligation to obtain the consent of the City to assign this Agreement to a transferee. Notwithstanding the foregoing: (i) the terms, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon any transferee whether or not such an assignment and assumption agreement is signed by the assignee upon acquiring the Property; and (ii) no such transfer shall relieve Developer (transferor) of any obligations under this Agreement during the one year term hereof unless: (A) at least thirty (30) days before any transfer, Developer has submitted to City the name of the proposed transferee and financial information regarding the transferee reasonably satisfactory to the City’s Chief Financial Officer, and the City determines, prior to transfer, that the proposed transferee is able to satisfactorily fulfill the obligations of this Agreement, and (B) the transferee accepts, in writing, the obligations of Developer under this Agreement. Upon any transfer after the one year term hereof, Developer shall be relieved of all liability and obligations hereunder (without regard to whether any of the same shall survive the termination or expiration hereof). Such writing shall be in form and content reasonably satisfactory to the City Attorney. 14. Mortgagee Protection. (a) In General. The provisions of this Agreement shall not prevent or limit Developer’s right to encumber the Property or any portion thereof or any improvement thereon by any mortgage, deed of trust or other security device securing financing with respect to such portion. The City acknowledges that Mortgagees may require certain interpretations and modifications of this Agreement and agrees upon request, from time to time, to meet with Developer and representatives of such Mortgagees to negotiate in good faith any such request for interpretation or modification. The City shall not unreasonably withhold its consent to any such requested interpretation or modification provided such interpretation or modification is consistent with the intent and purposes of this Agreement and does not, in the City’s sole determination, diminish the City’s benefits from this Agreement or the security for those benefits. Any Mortgagee shall be entitled to the rights and privileges set forth in this Section. (b) Notice of Default to Mortgagee. If a Mortgagee has submitted a request in writing to City in the manner specified herein for giving notices, the City shall exercise its best efforts to provide to such Mortgagee written notification from the City of any failure or default by Developer in the performance of Developer’s obligations under this Agreement, which notification shall be provided to such Mortgagee at such time as such notification is delivered to Developer. (c) Right of Mortgagee to Cure. Any Mortgagee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to cure any failure or default by Developer during the cure period allowed Developer under this Agreement, plus an additional sixty (60) days if, in order to cure such failure or default, it is necessary for the Mortgagee to obtain possession of the property such as by seeking the appointment of a receiver or other legal process. Any Mortgagee that undertakes to cure or attempt to cure any such failure or default
BEVERLY HILLS shall provide written notice to the City that it is undertaking efforts of such a nature; provided that no initiation of any such efforts by a Mortgagee shall obligate such Mortgagee to complete or succeed in any such curative efforts. (d) Liability for Past Defaults or Obligations. Subject to the foregoing, any Mortgagee shall take such property subject to the terms of this Agreement and in no event shall any such property be released from any obligations associated with its use and development under the provisions of this Agreement. Nothing in this Section 13 shall prevent City from exercising any remedy it may have for a default under this Agreement (subject to the cure periods set forth in Section 13(c) above), provided, however, that in no event shall such Mortgagee personally be liable for any defaults or monetary obligations of Developer arising prior to acquisition of possession of such property by such Mortgagee. 15. Binding Effect. All of the provisions, agreements, rights, powers, standards, terms, covenants and obligations contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon the Parties and their respective heirs, successors (by merger, reorganization, consolidation or otherwise) and assigns, devisees, administrators, representatives, lessees, and all other persons acquiring the Property, or any portion thereof, or any interest therein, whether by operation of law or in any manner whatsoever, and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors and assigns. All of the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute covenants running with and appurtenant to the land and the covenants made and benefits granted and established, and the rights and restrictions contained herein, are intended to, and shall, inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Developer.. 16. Indemnification. (a) Developer agrees to and shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend, the City and its respective officers, officials, members, agents, employees, and representatives, from liability or claims for death or personal injury and claims for property damage which may arise from the acts, errors, and/or omissions of Developer or its contractors, subcontractors, agents, employees or other persons acting on its behalf in relation to the Project and/or in any manner arising from this Agreement. The foregoing indemnity applies to all deaths, injuries, and damages, and claims therefor, suffered or alleged to have been suffered by reason of the acts, errors, and/or omissions referred to in this Section 15, regardless of whether or not the City prepared, supplied, or approved plans or specifications, or both. In the event of litigation, the City agrees, at no cost to the City, to cooperate with Developer. This indemnification, hold harmless and defense requirement shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement. The City reserves the right, in cases subject to this indemnity, to reasonably approve the attorney selected by Developer to defend Developer and the City in any such action. (b) In the event of any court action or proceeding challenging the validity of this Agreement, any of the Project Approvals, or the CEQA determination for the Project, Developer may defend at its own expense, the action or proceeding. In addition, Developer shall reimburse the City for the City’s costs in defending any court action or proceeding challenging the validity of this Agreement, any of the Project Approvals, or the CEQA determination for the Project, and Developer shall also pay any award of costs, expenses and fees that the court having jurisdiction over such challenge makes in favor of any challenger and against the City. Developer shall cooperate with the City in any such defense as the City may reasonably request and may not resolve such challenge without the prior written consent of the City. In the event Developer fails or refuses to reimburse the City for its cost to defend any challenge to this Agreement, any of the Project
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BEVERLY HILLS Approvals, or the CEQA determination for the Project, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, subject to the notice and cure requirements of Section 10 above. In all events, the City shall have the right to resolve any such challenge in any manner, in its sole discretion, provided, however, Developer’s consent shall be required (and may be granted or withheld in Developer’s discretion) if the City is reimbursed for its defense by Developer and the resolution of the challenge shall require a payment by Developer or limit Developer’s rights under this Agreement. Additionally, in the event of any litigation or referendum initiated by third parties to attack, set aside, modify, void or annul this Agreement, any of the Project Approvals, or the CEQA determination for the Project, ( each, a “Challenge”), the term of this Agreement shall be tolled for the period during which such Challenge is proceeding until fully and finally resolved. In order to ensure compliance with this Section 15(b), within twenty (20) days after notification by the City of the filing of any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void or annul this Agreement, any of the Project Approvals, or the CEQA determination for the Project,, Developer shall deposit with the City cash or other security in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), satisfactory in form to the City Attorney, guaranteeing indemnification or reimbursement to the City of all costs related to any action triggering the obligations of this Section 15. If the City is required to draw on that cash or security to indemnify or reimburse itself for such costs, Developer shall restore the deposit to its original amount within fifteen (15) days after notice from the City. Additionally, if at any time the City Attorney determines that an additional deposit or additional security up to an additional fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) is necessary to secure the obligations of this Section; Developer shall provide such additional security within fifteen (15) days of notice from the City Attorney. The City shall promptly notify Developer of any claim, action or proceeding within the scope of this Section 15. 17. Relationship of the Parties. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Developer is not acting as an agent, joint venturer or partner of the City, but each is, in fact, an independent contractual party and not in any way under the control or direction of the City except as is expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement. As provided in 18. R e c o r d a t i o n . Government Code Section 65868.5, the City Clerk shall record a copy of this Agreement with the Registrar-Recorder of the County of Los Angeles within ten (10) days following its execution by both Parties. Developer shall reimburse the City for all costs of such recording, if any. 19. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The only signatories to this Agreement are the City and Developer. There are no third party beneficiaries and this Agreement is not intended and shall not be construed to benefit or be enforceable by any other person whatsoever other than the successors in interest of the signatories. 20. Advice; Neutral Interpretation. Each Party has received independent legal advice from its attorneys with respect to the advisability of executing this Agreement and the meaning of the provisions hereof. This Agreement has been drafted through a joint effort of the Parties and their counsel and therefore shall not be construed against either of the Parties in its capacity as draftsperson, but in accordance with its fair meaning. 21. Certificate of Compliance. At any time during the term of this Agreement, any Mortgagee or other party may request any Party to this Agreement to confirm that (i) this Agreement is unmodified and in full force and effect (or if there have been modifications hereto, that this Agreement is in full force and effect as modified and stating the date and nature of such modifications) and that (ii) to the best of such Party’s knowledge, no defaults exist under this
P U B L I C N OT I C E S Agreement or if defaults do exist, to describe the nature of such defaults and (iii) any other information reasonably requested. Each Party hereby agrees to provide a certificate to such lender or other party within ten (10) Business Days of receipt of the written request therefor. 22. Consideration. The City and Developer acknowledge and agree that there is good, sufficient and valuable consideration flowing to the City and to Developer pursuant to this Agreement as more particularly set forth in the Recitals and Section 2 of this Agreement. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that the exchanged consideration hereunder is fair, just and reasonable. 23. Periodic Reviews. (a) Special Reviews. The City Council of the City may order a special periodic review of Developer’s compliance with this Agreement at any time. The cost of such special reviews shall be borne by the City, unless such a special review demonstrates that Developer is not acting in good faith compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In such cases, Developer shall reimburse the City for all costs, direct and indirect, incurred in conjunction with such a special review. (b) Procedure for Review. The City’s Director of Community Development (the “Community Development Director”) shall conduct the review contemplated by this Section 22 to ascertain whether Developer has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of this Agreement during the period for which the review is conducted. The Community Development Director shall give Developer written notice that any such review has been commenced, and shall give Developer at least twenty (20) days after Developer’s receipt of such notice to provide to the Community Development Director such information as Developer deems relevant to such review. In addition, upon the written request of the Community Development Director, Developer shall furnish such documents or other information as requested by the Community Development Director. (c) Result of Review. If, following such a review, the Community Development Director finds good faith compliance by Developer with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Community Development Director shall issue to Developer an executed certificate of compliance, certifying Developer’s good faith compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement through the period of such review. Such certificate shall be in recordable form, and shall contain such information as may be necessary to impart constructive record notice of the finding of good faith compliance hereunder. Developer shall have the right to record such certificate of compliance in the Official Records of the County of Los Angeles. If, following such a review, the Community Development Director finds that Developer has not complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Community Development Director shall specify in writing the respects in which Developer has failed to so comply. The Community Development Director shall provide Developer with written notice of such noncompliance as provided in Section 10 and the City may follow the default procedures as set forth in Section 10. (d) Effect on Default Procedures. Nothing in this Section 22 shall be interpreted to prevent the City from providing Developer with a notice of default hereunder at any time, including any time other than during a periodic review under this Section 22, or from terminating this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of Section 10 following any event of default by Developer. 24. Future Litigation Expenses. (a) Payment of Prevailing Party. If the City or Developer brings an action or proceeding (including, without limitation, any motion, order to show cause, cross-com-
plaint, counterclaim, third-party claim or arbitration proceeding) by reason of default, breach, tortious act, or act or omission, arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to its costs and expenses of suit including, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees. (b) Scope of Fees. Attorneys’ fees under this Section 23 shall include attorneys’ fees on any appeal and, in addition, a party entitled to attorneys’ fees shall be entitled to all other reasonable costs and expenses incurred in connection with such action. In addition to the foregoing award of attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party, the prevailing party in any lawsuit shall be entitled to its attorneys’ fees incurred in any post-judgment proceedings to collect or enforce the judgment. This provision is separate and several and shall survive the merger of this Agreement into any judgment on this Agreement. 25. Headings. The section headings used in this Agreement are for convenient reference only and shall not be used in construing this Agreement. The words “include,” “including” or other words of like import are intended as words of illustration and not limitation and shall be construed to mean “including, without limitation.” 26. Amendment. This Agreement may be amended from time to time, in whole or in part, by mutual written consent of the Parties or their successors in interest, as follows: (i) City and Developer, by mutual agreement, may terminate or amend the terms of this Agreement, and the amendment or termination shall be accomplished in the manner provided under California law for the enactment of development agreement amendments. (ii) Except as may be otherwise agreed to by the Parties, no amendment of this Agreement shall be required in connection with the issuance of any Subsequent Project Approval. Any Subsequent Project Approval issued after the Effective Date of this Agreement automatically shall be incorporated into this Agreement and vested hereby. 27. Alterations. No alteration, amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless evidenced by a written instrument executed by the parties hereto with the same formality as this Agreement, and made in the manner required by the Development Agreement Act. 28. Waiver. The failure of either Party hereto to insist in any one or more instances upon the strict performance of any of the covenants, agreements, terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement, or to exercise any election or option herein contained, shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment for the future of such covenant, agreement, term, provision, condition, election or option, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. No waiver by any Party hereto of any covenant, agreement, term, provision or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by an appropriate official or officer on behalf of such Party. 29. Severability. If any article, section, subsection, term or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any party or circumstance, shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the article, section, subsection, term or provision of this Agreement, or the application of the same to parties or circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each remaining article, section, subsection, term or provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law, except that if any provision of Section 9 is held invalid or unenforceable, then this entire Agreement shall be void and unenforceable and of no further force and effect.
February 28, 2014 | Page 29 30. Force Majeure. Performance by any Party of its obligations hereunder (other than for payment of money) shall be excused during any period of “Permitted Delay,” which Permitted Delay shall mean and include delay caused by an event beyond the reasonable control of the Party claiming the delay (and despite the good faith efforts of such Party) that prevents the Party from fulfilling the obligations for which it seeks excuse including, without limitation, all of the following to the extent that they prevent the Party claiming delay from fulfilling the obligation from which it seeks to be excused: acts of God; civil commotion; riots; strikes; picketing or other labor disputes; shortages of materials or supplies; damage to work in progress by reason of fire, floods, earthquake or other casualties; failure, delay or inability of the other Party to act; terrorism; and litigation brought by a third party attacking the validity of this Agreement, any of the Project Approvals or the CEQA determination for the Project. 31. Notices. All notices, disclosures, demands, acknowledgments, statements, requests, responses and other communications (each, a “Communication”) to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by a signatory hereto (or an officer, agent or attorney of such party) giving such Communication, and shall be deemed effective (i) upon receipt if hand delivered or sent by overnight courier service; or (ii) upon delivery or the date of refusal if sent by the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, in either case addressed as follows: To Developer: Metropolitan Crescent Associates, LLC c/o Korman Communities 220 West Germantown Pike, Suite 250 Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462 Attn: Robert S. Grossman With Copy to: Seyfarth Shaw, LLP 333 S. Hope St. Suite 39001 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Attn: Richard C. Mendelson, Esq. To City:
City Manager City of Beverly Hills 455 North Rexford Drive Fourth Floor Beverly Hills, California 90210
With Copy to:
City Attorney City of Beverly Hills 455 North Rexford Drive Room 220 Beverly Hills, California 90210
Any signatory hereto may from time to time, by notice given to the other signatories hereto pursuant to the terms of this Section 30 change the addresses to which communications to such signatory are to be sent or designate one or more additional persons or entities to which communications are to be sent. 32. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of California. 33. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and every term or performance hereunder. 34. Entire Agreement. This Agreement supersedes any prior understanding or written or oral agreements between the Parties hereto respecting the within subject matter and contains the entire understanding between the Parties with respect thereto. 35. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 37. Compliance With Law. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, the Parties agree to comply with all federal, state and
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P U B L I C N OT I C E S hydrocarbon substances in and under the following described real property in the County of Los Angeles, excepting therefrom however, the right to enter upon the surface or subsurface thereof to a depth of 500 feet below the surface of the ground, as granted to Jacqueline Block Leisure and Sharlot Carpenter as tenants in common, by deed recorded August 20, 1964 as Instrument No. 4516, in Book D2598 Page 9, of Official Records. EXHIBIT B FORM OF LETTER OF CREDIT
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, a Municipal Corporation
IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. ________
JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California
City of Beverly Hills 455 Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Attn: City Manager
ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk METROPOLITAN CRESCENT ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company By: KCI BLACKROCK VENTURE V, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its Sole Member KCI Crescent Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, its Manager By: ________________________________ Name: _____________________________ Title: ______________________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY KOLIN City Manager STATE OF __________________
} } ss. COUNTY OF ________________ } On ______________, 2014, before me, ________________ , Notary Public, personally appeared ____________________________ , who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal. ___________________________ (seal) Records. EXHIBIT A The Property situated in the State of California, County of Los Angeles, City of Beverly Hills described as follows: PARCEL 1: Lots 8, 9 and 10 in Block 13 of Beverly, in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 11 Page 94 of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of said County.
1. At the request and on the instructions of Metropolitan Crescent Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“MCA”), hereby establishes in favor of the City of Beverly Hills this Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the original amount of Two Hundred Thousand and 0/100ths UNITED STATES DOLLARS (U.S.$200,000.00) (the “Stated Amount”). 2. Funds under this Letter of Credit in an aggregate amount not to exceed the Stated Amount will be made available to the City in accordance with the provisions of this Letter of Credit against receipt by us of your written certificate of demand for payment hereunder in the form of Annex I hereto appropriately completed and purported to be signed by one of your Authorized Officers. Partial and multiple drawings shall be permitted under this Letter of Credit. 3. This Letter of Credit shall be effective immediately and shall not expire except on thirty (30) days written notice to the City delivered to the address set forth above by hand or by overnight courier service. 4. Pr e s e n t a t i o n o f a ny c e r t i ficate of demand for payment hereunder shall be made in person, including by way of a recognized overnight delivery service or certified mail, postage prepaid, at our office located at [OFFICE IN OR NEAR BEVERLY HILLS], Attention: ________________, or by authenticated electronic mail sent to _______________, Demand for payment may be made under this Letter of Credit at any time during our business hours at our aforesaid address on a Business Day on or prior to the Expiry Date. If your demand for payment is received by us on such a Business Day, and such demand for payment conforms to the terms and conditions hereof, payment shall be made of the amount demanded, in immediately available funds, not later than the third Business Day following such demand. If your demand for payment does not conform to the provisions of this Letter of Credit, we shall give you notice (before the close of business on the Business Day after our receipt of such demand) that such demand for payment was not effected in accordance with the provisions of this Letter of Credit and shall state the reasons therefor. Prior to the Expiry Date you may attempt to correct such nonconforming demand for payment. 5. The aggregate amount available under this Letter of Credit shall reduce immediately after our making any payment hereunder in an amount equal to the amount of such payment.
Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Block 13 of Beverly, in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 11, Page 94 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County.
6. As used herein (a) “your Authorized Officers” shall mean the City Manager and City Attorney of the City of Beverly Hills, or such other officers as you shall from time to time designated as such in a writing provided to us, and (b) “Business Day” shall mean any day on which we are open for the purpose of conducting a commercial banking business at the office at which the demand for payment may be made under this Letter of Credit.
Except therefrom all oil, gas and other
7. Notice and other communications with
PARCEL 2:
respect to this Letter of Credit shall be in writing, shall specifically refer to this Letter of Credit by number and date, and shall be delivered in person including by way of a recognized overnight delivery service or certified mail, postage prepaid, at the respective addresses set forth above, or at such other address as the addressee shall have specified by written notice actually received by the addressor. 8. This Letter of Credit may not be transferred or assigned, either in whole or in part; provided, however, that you may designate one or more designees or accounts to which payment is to be made in accordance with the terms hereof. 9. This Letter of Credit sets forth in full our undertaking, and shall not in any way be modified, amended, amplified or limited by reference to any document, instrument or agreement referred to herein or in which this Letter of Credit is referred to or to which this Letter of Credit relate, except for the certificate in the form of Annex I hereto, the notices and the ISP (as defined below); and any such reference shall not be deemed to incorporate herein by reference any document, instrument or agreement except for such certificate, the notices and the ISP and 10. This Letter of Credit shall be subject to, governed by, and construed in accordance with, International Standby Practices 1998, International Chamber of Commerce Publication 590 (“ISP”), which is incorporated into the text of this Letter of Credit by this reference. Very truly yours, By: Print Name: Title: Annex I [Drawing Request] ___________, 20__ Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. ________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ Ladies and Gentlemen: We hereby demand a drawing under the above-referenced Letter of Credit in an amount equal to $__________, and request that payment of such drawing be made to the City of Beverly Hills by ______________ at _____________[supply relevant wire transfer information, or address for a check]. By our signature below, we hereby certify that: (i) the amount of this drawing, together with all previous drawings, does not exceed the Stated Amount, and (ii) this drawing is permitted by the terms of that certain Development Agreement dated ____________, between the City Beverly Hills and Metropolitan Crescent Associates, LLC.
BEVERLY HILLS ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW COMMISSION CHAIRS TO SERVE FOR TWO COMPLETE YEARS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Commission Chair Terms. The City Council hereby amends Paragraph E of Section 2-2-107 (“Operational Procedures”) of Article 1 (“General Provisions”) of Chapter 2 (“Commissions and Committees”) of Title 2 (“Administration, Personnel, and Procedures”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “E. A chairperson and a vice chairperson shall be elected by the members from the membership. A member shall not serve as chairperson in excess of two years. The foregoing sentence shall no longer be effective and shall be repealed in its entirety on October 1, 2014 and replaced with the following sentence: A member shall not serve as chairperson in excess of two years; provided, however, that a member shall not serve as chair for two consecutive years.” 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 be remain in full force and effect. Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: February 18, 2014 Effective: March 21, 2014 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this drawing notice on the date first above written.
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager
City of Beverly Hills By: Print Name: Title:
VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien, Bosse, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED
VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien, Bosse, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED ————————————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014040454 The following is/are doing business as: HOW YOU GLOW 5920 Bowcroft St., Los Angeles, CA 90016; Tara Sowlaty 2659 Wallingford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Jessica Groveman 8913 Dorrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Tara Sowlaty: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 13, 2014; Published: February 21, 28, March 07, 14, 2014 LACC N/C ORDINANCE NO. 14-O-2652
NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
BEVERLY HILLS ORDINANCE NO. 14-O-2653 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPLYING THE CITY’S MEDICAL USE OVERLAY ZONE TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8767 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD. WHEREAS, on November 21, 2013, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider a proposed Zoning Amendment to apply the City’s Medical Use Overlay Zone to the property located at 8767 Wilshire Boulevard and recommended that the City Council disapprove the proposed amendment. WHEREAS, on January 7, 2014 and January 21, 2014, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider proposed Zoning Amendment and related applications. Thereafter, on February 4, 2014, the City Council introduced the Ordinance. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the Project has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was previously adopted by the City Council on January 30, 2007 for the existing commercial building on the subject site. Pursuant to Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, a lead agency (the City of Beverly Hills in this case) may prepare an addendum to a previously adopted MND if some changes or additions to the MND are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent MND have occurred. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent MND or Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared for the Project unless, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following is determined: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project that will require major revisions of the previous MND due to the involvement of new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous MND due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance identifies one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous MND, significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous MND, mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible or not analyzed in the MND would be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects but the project proponents decline to adopt the measure or alternative. The above criteria have been assessed in accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Project, in the independent judgment of the City, has been determined to be eligible for an addendum to the previously adopted MND because it does not result in any new or substantially increased environmental impacts. Therefore, an addendum to the MND has been prepared and is incorporated herein by reference. The City Council has considered the MND and addendum, finds that the project will not have any significant impacts on the environment, as mitigated, and hereby adopts the addendum. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
P U B L I C N OT I C E S Section 1. The City’s Medical Use Overlay Zone, as set forth in Article 18.5 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, is hereby applied to the property located at 8767 Wilshire Boulevard, and more specifically described in Exhibit A of this Ordinance. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves this Ordinance and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Ordinance on behalf of the City. Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: February 18, 2014 Effective: March 21, 2014 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAVID M. SNOW Assistant City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development EXHIBIT A 8767 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills Legal Description Lots 15, 16, 19 and 20 of Tract No. 4988, in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per the Map recorded in Book 54, Pages 98 and 99 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, and Brien NOES: Vice Mayor Bosse and Mayor Mirisch ABSENT: None CARRIED –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014044393 The following is/are doing business as: 1) COMPUQUEST 2) COMPULAND 3) COMPQUEST 4) INTELLIQUEST 5) MINDQUEST 6) COMPUMASTER 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Pacific Career Academy, Inc. 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Kambiz Haiem, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2014; Published: February 28, March 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014047709 The following is/are doing business as: FLAT HAT 442 N. Palm Dr. #D, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Flat Hat LLC 442 N. Palm Dr. #D, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: John Chung, Managing Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2014; Published: February 28, March 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014044395 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ONE1PLUS LLC 2) GIAN FRANCO TORDI ACTOR 3) DIFFERENT - THE SHOW 4) I LOVE DIFFERENT 5) I18N HQ 6) INTERNATIONALIZATION HEADQUARTERS 7) GIAN FRANCO ACTOR 8) ONE1PLUS ENTERTAINMENT 4250 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
#302, Studio City, CA 91604; One1Plus LLC 4250 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #302, Studio City, CA 91604; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gian Franco Tordi, Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2014; Published: February 28, March 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 757377CA Loan No. 3010256349 Title Order No. 130030456 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY. PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-21-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03-20-2014 at 9:00 AM, ALAW as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-14-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 06 2047562, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: SUSANA DOSAMANTES, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Legal Description: A CONDOMINIUM COMPOSED OF: A) AN UNDIVIDED 1/21ST INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 1 OF TRACT NO. 37518, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 980 PAGES 81 AND 82 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, AND MINERALS, INCLUDING RIGHTS INCIDENTAL TO SUCH OWNERSHIP, NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER SITUATED IN AND UNDER THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED LAND AND LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET MEASURED FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE FOR EXTRACTION OR REMOVAL OF SUCH OIL, GAS, OR OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, OR MINERALS, AND WITHOUT ANY RIGHT TO PENETRATE OR TO PASS THROUGH THE 500 FOOT SPACE IMMEDIATELY BELOW SAID SURFACE FOR PURPOSES OF SUCH EXTRACTION OR REMOVAL, AS GRANTED OR RESERVED IN VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. ALSO EXCEPT THEREFROM UNITS 101 TO 107 AND 201 TO 214 ALL INCLUSIVE AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED ON A CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED APRIL 8, 1982 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 82-366617, OFFICIAL RECORDS AND AS RE-RECORDED NOVEMBER 24, 1982 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 82-1181925, OFFICIAL RECORDS. B) UNIT 203 AS DEFINED AND DELINEATED ON THE ABOVE REFERRED TO CONDOMINIUM PLAN. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $724,607.96 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 720 HUNTLEY DRIVE #203 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 4337-011-101 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c)
February 28, 2014 | Page 31 the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 0213-2014 ALAW, as Trustee JANET GONZALEZ, ASSISTANT SECRETARY ALAW 9200 OAKDALE AVE. - 3RD FLOOR CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 (818)435-3661 For Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1-714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or 1-800280-2832 ALAW IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following three companies: LPS Agency Sales and Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting and Publishing at (714) 5731965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for "Advanced Search" to search for sale information), or auction.com at 1-800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. A-4443837 02/21/2014, 02/28/2014, 03/07/2014 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014044392 The following is/are doing business as: 80 FORTY GALLERY 8040 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Brett Hammond 9603 Heather Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Brett Hammond: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2014; Published: February 28, March 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2014044394 The following is/are doing business as: ODDS ON AGENCY 7419 Waring Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Scott Stuart Reifman 7419 Waring Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Scott Stuart Reifman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 21, 2014; Published: February 28, March 07, 14, 21, 2014 LACC N/C
NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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We File & Publish DBA’s
Call 310/210-4991
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213/380-3311
No Recovery, No Fee! Free Consultation.
CAREGIVER/ COMPANION
or email
Shahram Jahanian, CPA
Specializing In: Divorce & Collection of Support & Complex Personal Injury Cases (auto accident, etc.).
I CAN MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY OFF-SITE **********
pd321@msn.com
Pix@EstateSales.net Please, no early birds
88 ELDERLY CARE SERVICES
Experienced • Rent • Eviction • European • Maintenance • Female Available. • Accounting • • R ELIABLE C ARE • • Reports •
Do you need a CPA firm to handle your Accounting, Taxation & Consultation Needs? Full Service Firm, s p e cializing in both Individual, small/midsize business, partnerships and Corporation.
09
50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
drive love pets.
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Experienced Female. Fluent English. W/ car & clean DMV for errands 310/617-0729 +appts. LIght cleaning REFERENCES AVAILABLE. +cooking. Dog/cat care.
Reliable & Responsible.
88 ELDERLY CARE SERVICES
C ARING , H ONEST & R ESPONSIBLE . Suzan: 323/394-4146
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Emphasis in Math
Call Sarah: 310/972-0164
Local References Too!
(310) ASK-DAVE (310) 275-3283 David@TechnoEntomology.com
• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST
• Caregivers —————––– ————— • COMPUTER • VOICE / PIANO Repair & Training • CNA • CHHA LESSONS
* * * * * * *
• Home or Office Years of Experience • Installation • Setup as Professional • Software Training Singer/Musician/Teacher. • Virus & Spyware
BM-Northwestern Removal Please call Michael Univ. School of Music • Website Design at 626/215-9858 MARLA 323/377-1790 CALL E. STURM: or 626/316-2658 www.marlajones.com 310/678-2173
• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out
Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened
310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com
BBB A+ (Highest Rated)
RN on Staff
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ELDERLY CARE SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE
OFFICES FOR LEASE
Executive and Virtual Offices in the heart of Beverly Hills
ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?
C A M D E N D R I V E / S A N TA M O N I C A
We can help YOU!
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We provide experienced Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s for seniors needing companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc... We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.
Great People Make GOOD COMPANY Our premiere private duty home care agency is currently seeking professional caregivers to assist our senior clients. CNA’s, CHHA's, MA's preferred.
89 BEAUTY SALON
**************** Call Lisa 24hrs. 323/877-8121 CHEZ GERMEN 323/806-9498 HAIR SALON IN
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To provide quality care for your loved one.
location and parking.
Caregivers / Companions / CNA’s
Please call Daniel at 310/246-1270
Great References.
—————–––– Caregiver/ House Manager/ Personal Assistant
Please call (323) 932-8700
108 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
2 GREAT HAIRSTYLIST
• New Beginning • Private Care Services STATION FOR RENT Our Goal: Well established, great
with great experience & dedication. We have experience with the mentally impaired. Your Personal Care Manager always avail. C ALL J ULIE : 818/916-2146
Great paying positions available throughout Los Angeles, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills, Bel Aire, Pacific Palisades and San Fernando Valley.
90 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME SECRETARY •••••• Need Part-Time Experienced Secretary to Work in Home Office.
I CAN MANAGE YOUR PROPERTY OFF-SITE **********
Virtual Office: Starts at $95/MO. Executive Offices: Move-in Special Live receptionist • Mail receipts • Free WiFi access to meeting rooms and much more.
One month free with any virtual agreement
Call 310.858.5558
www.gbcone.com
CENTURY CITY TOWERS
BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES Prime Location on Wilshire next to
Office or Prime Retail Signage!! Short- or Long-Term Part/All Available Negotiable! 1,200 Sq. Ft. $4,100/Month
Academy of Motion Picture • Executive Suite $400 up includes utilities • Penthouse 2,267 SF • 4F w/views 2500-5000 sf
310-770-7059
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FOR LEASE PRIVATE 3,260 SQ.FT. OFFICE SUITE BEAUTIFUL Beverly Hills Triangle Mylene 310/246-9625 SUITE • Rent • Eviction • MEDICAL or 310/242-0507 AVAILABLE $1,200/Month • Maintenance • “MUST SEE” 280sf. • Sub-Lease Please call: • Accounting • Furnished/ Stephanie • Reports • Move-in Ready
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310/276-2119
Call 310/210-4991 or email
pd321@msn.com
112 BUSINESS FOR SALE
LOBSTER PLANT FOR SALE $150,000
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4 built-in workstations, ergonomic chairs, flat files, natural light. Wired for telephone/internet.
RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included. IDEAL FOR CREATIVE FIRM Must Lease Now! OR SMALL BUSINESS . Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444
310/247-9572 x-223
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CENTURY CITY OFFICE FOR SUB-LEASE Across Cedars-Sinai $750/MO. Available Now. Short-Term OK. 1901 Ave. Of The Stars
Motivated, Honest, Owner Retiring. Eager & Passionate. Will teach new Problem Solver. Hours are flexible. buyer oprations. Newly Remodeled . Full service building with Majored in P.R. & Prefer Mon. & Thurs. WITH EXISTING CHINA 1,100sf. Move-In Ready conference room and Communications. 10am to 2pm, EXPORT ACCOUNTS. P HOTOS AVAILABLE . phone reception. V ERY E XPERIENCED. Or... ? 310/271-2072 ANNETTE WOLF • AGT. EXCELLENT REFERENCES. Must know Mac, Below Market Rate! Call 310/228-8812 310/441-1811 818/913-4446 Quickbooks and 310/766-1812 live on the Westside. Write checks, travel FILIPINO / AMERICAN 125 arrangements, INVESTEMENT follow up. OPPORTUNITY N e ed person Professional staff. who THINKS. Caring Companion and ENTERTAINMENT CO. Best would be Assisted Living. TREMENDOUS B O A R D & C A R E person with grown WITH T ALENT & HUGE family that wants Placement available U PSIDE P OTENTIAL part-time work.
Private Office Suite at 9595 Wilshire Bl.
508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. 1 Large Executive Window Office & 1 Support/ Reception Area. Contact: Stan Gerlach Or: Bryan Dunne 310/550-2500
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————— CAREGIVERS
Drivers: Doctors appointment, Errands, Etc... Flexible Pricing. Free Consultation!
Call Randy
323/537-5733
This is a permanent position. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO: secfornow@ yahoo.com
Is SEEKING Investor(s) For Marketing & Promotional $$. Call Billy Star:
310/494-6094 BILLY@REV-ENT.COm
Executive Suites Starting at $475/Mo. 9 1 0 7 Wi l s h i re B o u l e v a rd
Free High Speed Internet
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Beverly
WILSHIRE CORRIDOR FOR SALE ********* 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH with beautiful view approx. 1,800 sq. ft. Prestigious Full Service Building on Wilshire Bl. Pari 3 1 0 / 6 9 9 - 9 9 1 4
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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH SPACIOUS CONDO 2,200 SQ. FT. Completely Remodeled with new high-end quality appliacnes. full security, all amenities, 24hr. valet. $850,000 Diana 310/486-5033
————— KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 License 00957281
all listings are on CenturyCityLiving.com
NOW AVAILABLE GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES *BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
BEL AIR CREST from $5,800,000.
THE REMINGTON from $1,199,000
THE CENTURY from $2,750,000
CENTURY TOWERS from $1,250,000
PARK PLACE from $719,000
CENTURY WOODS SOLD OUT!
LE PARC from $1,499,000
CENTURY PARK EAST 2 Bed/2 Bath $663,000 Ocean & City Views Totally Renovated. Wood Floors. Updated Kitchen 2 Large Balconies Walk-in Closet
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440
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DISCRETE CLOSING In today’s competitive real estate market, timing is everything. Domino Realty is your ideal buyer, today. We can close in 10 working days, including due diligence. We will work with the broker of your choice. We are an all cash buyer, no financing contingency. We buy apartments, retail and office spaces. CALL DOMINO REALTY TODAY Driscoll Sullivan (310) 551-5430 | driscoll.sullivan@dominorealty.com 9990 Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, California 90212
R E A L E S TAT E
BEVERLY HILLS
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GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
• BRENTWOOD •
~ WEST ~ LOS ANGELES
GUESTHOUSE/APT Completely Furnished Turnkey,
A Home Away From Home, Unique Property With Privacy 1 Bedroom-
BEVERLY HILLS LIKE A HOME
125 N. Barrington Av.
• 2 Bdrm. CHARMING + 2 Bath • SPANISH U P P E R
2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath
Newly Remodeled. New hrwd. flrs., stainUpscale, Bright, DUPLEX less steel appl., balcony, 3 BDRM. + 2 BA. Gorgeous & Spacious. controlled access, • • • • • on-site laundry, prkg. Dining room, living With Pool, balcony, Designer Done 1307 Barry Ave. room with fireplace, central air, fireplace, ~ Lower ~ 310/473-1509 breafast room, sun stove, elevator, interBenedict Canyon S MALL QUIET BLDG. Patio in woodsy setting. room, hardwod floors, com entry, prkg. gym. Hardwood flrs., built-ins, service porch, A/C, • 310/476-2181 • WEST L.A. 2 tv’s, cable, DSL, spa 2 car garage, new Close to shopping. 12333 TeXaS Ave. tub, washer/dryer. carpet and paint. $2,600 • Short-Term Avail. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞
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Single Occupant City Views. Nice yard. B R E N T W O O D 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Call: 310/271-5971 ∞ ∞ ∞ Call 310/339-5714 Owner • Realtor
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HOUSE FOR SALE HOME OWNER’S EQUITY BEVERLY HILLS 90211 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH 2506 Sq. Ft. Including Caretakers Quarters. Rustic Original. Accessible to Twelve Synagogues. $700,000 Call 760/329-2769 Monday - Friday
• BEL AIR •
Private Guestwing: Architectural Bdrm +Bath +Own Study.
425 HOUSES FOR RENT BEVERLYWOOD HOME 9752 ALCOTT 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH + DECK
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North of Sunset Gated 7 Bd+8 Ba Huge 26,000sq+ lot. Perfect Move-In Condition.
B.H. Flats North of Santa Monica 6 Bd+5 Ba+Maids Rm Approx. 15,000sf. lot. ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.
WONDERFUL BEVERLYWOOD HOME. BACKYARD BRITE AND IMMACULATE, HARDWOOD FLOORS, COUNTRY KITCHEN, FABULOUS HUGE DINING ROOM FOR ENTERTAINING ONE BLOCK SOUTH OF PICO, ONE BLOCK EAST OF ROXBURY. BRC00456048 $5,000/MO.
SANDRA LEWIS AGT • 310 770-4111
BEAUTIFUL EXECUTIVE / FAMILY SPANISH
• BEVERLY HILLS • 3 BEDROOMS + 3 BATHS • $7,000 Month Available Immediately
•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ••
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WANTED TO RENT
•1 Bd. + Den + 1 Ba.• 11666 Goshen Ave. • 424/744-6342 • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( ) • • • •• •• • Single
GUESTHOUSE WANTED TO RENT
~ 1 Bd.+1 Ba. ~ BRIGHT & S PACIOUS (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) BEVERLY HILLS Bright & Airy. WiFi, central air/heat, LIVING. Dishwasher,
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440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S
LOW MOVE - IN ! L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL
* * * * * *
• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+Loft+1 Ba.
TO RENT
• • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail.
S A N T A M O N I C A Gourmet Chef's Kitchen, Granite Counters, Stainless Appliances, Custom Cabinets, Step Down living Rm., Dining Rm, Plantation Shutters, Wood Floors, Master with Large Walk-In Closet; A/C, Security System, Gated Courtyard and Grassy Backyard; BHUSD. Close to Restuarants & Rodeo Drive.
Call 310.271.3435
fireplace, patio, Balcony, dishwasher, Intercom entry, on-sight controlled access, elevator, intercom parking, on-sight pool, elevator, parking, entry, on-site laundry facility. laundry facility. laundry, parking. Close to transportation. 310/312-9871 P LEASE C ALL : 310/820-1810 Shopping & Dining in 310/435-3693
HONEST, RELIABLE, PRIVATE, RESPECTFUL. Non-Smoker. Travels a lot. Great References! Brentwood Village W E S T W O O D CALL JEREMY: BRENTWOOD 10905 Ohio Ave. 310/683-9868 11640 Kiowa Ave. BRENTWOOD •• ••
“The Mission ” • Westwood •
GARAGE/STORAGE
Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . 310/394-7132
washer, balcony, stove, intercom-entry, on-site laundry, parking.
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Professional Single Male
407
Storage Space
•••••••
1628 Westgate Ave.
310/441-1811 310/766-1812
427 Montana Ave.
218 S. Tower Dr.
• Jr. Executive
Rooftop pool, deck, central air, 310/207-1869 elevator, intercom Hi-ceilings, French Old World Charm ! windows, views, deck. Bright, intercom entry, entry, on-sight laundry, W E S T L . A . 1343 Carmelina Ave. gym, parking. No pets, no smoking. fridge, stove, laundry fac. - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath References needed. C LOSE TO RESTAURANTS • Free WiFi Access • E ASY A CCESS TO • Bright Unit • ~ 310/476-3824 ~ & SHOPPING . UCLA & S TUDIOS ! On-site laundry, B RENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. C LOSE 310/531-3992 lauriewynngolden@ on-site parking. aol.com Close to B E V E R L Y H I L L S BRENTWOOD transportation. The Carlton 443 S. Oakhurst Dr.
Benedict Canyon GREAT FAMILY HOME ON LARGE CORENER LOT 4 Bdrm. + 3 Bath Open kitch., lrg family rm. w/ fireplace, French doors, pool/spa. CALL WAYNE PRIDGEN Agt: 310/301-6523 Cell: 310/310-5422
BEVERLY HILLS
∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Granite counters, dish-
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Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.
• Free WiFi Access • • Close to UCLA • 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:
• 310/864-0319 •
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Newly Updated 519 S. Barrington Ave. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ •••••••• 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath
1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • •• • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • •• ••
Balcony, dishwasher, Bright unit. Wifi, Bright, controlled a/c, heated pool, WiFi, access, balcony, Dishwasher, On-site elevator controlled pool, elevator, laundry, parking. access, on-site laundry, laundry facility, prkg. Close to parking. Close to Close To U.C.L.A. Brentwood Village . Brentwood Village, 310/477-6856 310/472-8915 Shops & Restaurants.
• 310/826-4889 •
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BRENTWOOD
1 BDRM., 1 BATH
Bright unit with balcony. Available March.
Large, Unique & WiFi, a/c, intercom Gorgeous. Fireplace, entry, laundry facility, balcony, dishwasher, elevator, parking, pool. intercom entry, CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., elevator, prkg., pool. SHOPPING & 1 BLK.
Call Mike: ** 310/801-3310 ** • Close to Beach • 310/394-7132
TO
WESTWOOD PARK. 310/478-8616
A PA RT M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S
BEVERLY HILLS
• WESTWOOD •
858 BEDFORD ST.
550 Veteran Ave. ••••• SOPHISTICATED • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. PENTHOUSE Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom 323/937-6468 x201 entry, on-sight laundry, parking & WiFi. 3 BDRM, 3.5 BATH Very close to UCLA $5,500/MO. & Westwood Village. 310/208-5166 2,253 sq. ft. All Stainless Steel Appliances, W/D in • WESTWOOD • 10933 Rochester Ave. Unit, Multiple Balconies + Deck, Fireplace and ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Large Living Room.
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• Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061
Close To U.C.L.A.
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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR
10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.
PET FRIENDLY CALL TODAY
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DELUXE TOWNHOUSE B E V E R L Y H I L L S B E V E R L Y H I L L S BEVERLY HILLS IN BEVERLY HILLS 201 N. LA PEER DR. • Spacious • Newly Remodeled 2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH 3 Bd.+2 Ba. • $2,995 2 Bdrm.+2 New Baths 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH
Dining Room, Den, Large B RIGHT & S UNNY Kitchen, Wood Floors Open Space Floor Plan. Cenral Air/Heat, Private Hardwood flrs., central Patio, Covered Garage. air, fireplace, laundry *** facility, prkg. 4-unit bldg.
$5,000/MO. Call 310/770-9637
surrounding pool, gym, elevator, etc. Dishwasher, central air, balcony. Call: 310/470-4474
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GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES
F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED
*BEL AIR *WESTWOOD *CENTURY CITY
• 1 B d . + D e n + 1 B a . • CENTURY PARK EAST •• • • L o t s o f •• • 2 BED/DEN/2 BATHS •Character & Charm ! Newly Remodeled. New hrwd. flrs., granite counters, stainless steel appl., alcove fireplace, fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more.
• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi with panoramic city views.
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CULVER CITY 3830 Vinton Ave. • • • Single • • • • • • •• Pool, sauna, intercom entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking. All Utilities Paid.
310/841-2367
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1769-1775 Sycamore Av.
• Single • Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.
323/851-3790 Close to Everything.
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401 S. HOOVER St.
• • • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.
Control access, pool, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.
213/385-4751
FULLY FURNISHED $5,450/MONTH
High Floor Corner. Over 1,400 sq. ft. of Luxury. 2 Jumbo Balconies State of the Art Renovation Marble Floors. Granite Counters Custom Cabinets. Spa Tub Load of Closets Fantastic City/Ocean Views
1 BED/1 BATH HIGH FLOOR $3,250/MONTH Totally New Renovation. Quartz Counters. Real Hardwood Floors. Walk-In Closet No Common Walls Separate Tub & Stall Shower
1 BED/1 BATH $2,900/MONTH High Floor Under Renovation Partial City/Ocean Views Available January, 2014
CENTURY TOWER 3 BED/ 2 BATH $5,950/MONTH Refurbished high floor Full 3 Bedrooms Hardwood & New Carpets Unobstructed Views of Century City
Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.
For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270
Quiet building. New large granite kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, hardwood floors, large closets, a/c balcony.
• Pet Friendly •
$2,395/MO.
New hardwood & carpet flooring, upgraded kitchen, balcony, central air, pool, elevator, secured parking.
Call 310/821-4903
—————–––– $2,500/Month 2 . L C P ————— — Call: 310/556-1284 BEVERLY HILLS ADJ ————–––– — BEVERLY HILLS ————–––– 2 Bedford/Olympic BD, 2 BA CONDO LOWER DUPLEX B E V E R L Y H I L L S / 310/985-8787
BLKS TO A
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320 S. CLARK DR. Robertson/Burton Way IMMACULATE
ONE BEDROOM $1,595/MO. New stove, microwave, vinyl and new carpets. Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building. No pets. Non-smoking facility.
GARAGE APARTMENT Call 323/252-5600 $2,150/MO. 2 BD. + DEN + 3.5 BA C E N T U R Y C I T Y Adjacent to or 424/249-3012 1 Bdrm. Penthouse Exclusive private ANNENBERG CENTER Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. 20th Floor, access to backyard. 1 BDRM., 2 BATHS Lower unit with fridge, EXCELLENT VIEW! washer/dryer in unit Feels Like A Home Includes 1 garage, Includes: and 2 car parking. His/Hers bath in master. BEVERLY HILLS laundry, private entry. Call 310/880-7281 Washer and dryer in unit. Pool, Gym, Sauna, T O TALLY REMODELED Close to shops and Hardwood floors and Tennis Court. restaurants. Canon Dr. GUESTHOUSE central air. $4,800/MO. $2,900/Month $2,500/MO. O AKHURST DR. UNIQUE & Call 310/651-1732 310/872-6405 Call 310/275-8738 Furnished/Unfurnished
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Bright, spacious living room w/stained glass window, marble fireplace, wood floors, lrg. formal dining, breakfast nook, all new stainless steel appliances, washer & dryer in unit, central A/C P R I M E L O C A T I O N SANTA MONICA a n d 2 car garage. North of Wilshire Call 310/717-2755 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath
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L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL Upper front unit. HardPANORAMIC VIEW wood floors, appliances, N. of Sunset/W. of Doheny patio, front+back yard. LUXURIOUS & UNIQUE 7-Blocks to Beach
—————–––– 2 Bd.+DEN+21/2 Ba. • Penthouse • Like A House • 3,000+sf. Newly remodeled. High
$2,595/Month 310/666-8360
SPACIOUS CORNER UNIT !
Carpet, a/c+heat, fully Pico/Robertson tiled bathroom, fridge, 1 2 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,975 good closet space, Must see! X-L ARGE • L IGHT & A IRY • cable, parking. E LEGANT A PT. 1 Newly Remodeled Bath $1,200 • Utlities Incld. New custom built-ins in • Newly Updated • kitchen, dry bar, balcony, 310/854-9500 New Carpet, drapes, patio, huge closets, a/c, w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings, central heat, 2-car prkg., mirrored closets. Shared laundry facility. Cat OK. MIRACLE MILE backyard. No pets. Exceptional Condition! • Cozy Bachelor • 323/937-3737 $2,490/Month $795 Inclds. Utilities 310/271-6811 New carpet, mini-blinds Cell: 310/994-4122 *** DELUXE *** & paint. Microwave, 439 S. Rexford Dr. DESIGNER APT. refrigerator, shower. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ BEVERLY HILLS No kitchen or stove. LARGE 1BD + 1BA 9583 ALCOTT ST. Close to LACMA/ $1,800/MO. * SPACIOUS * transport./restaurants 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Separate kitchen, laundry 323/954-1318 on the premises, Crown Upper, new carpet, bar, moulding, wood floors, NEAR WILSHIRE/FAIRFAX balcony, stove, dish- new fixtures, A/C and washer, laundry on each private security garage. floor, subterranean Near Century City and Roxbury Park in small parking. No pets. quiet building. No Pets $2,400/MO 11938 GOSHEN AVE. Call 310/437-1826 Call 310/713-1664
BEVERLY HILLS • BEVERLY HILLS • B E V E R LY HILLS 232 S. Rexford Dr. • 2 B d . + 1 / B a . •
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ all listings are on • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • UPPER SPANISH DUPLEX ∞ Luxury ∞ ∞ ∞Living ∞ ∞ ∞ CenturyCityLiving.com 3 BDRMS + 2 BATHS with valet, NOW AVAILABLE $4,775/MO. lush garden License 00957281
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ceilings, lrg. sunroom & patio, formal dining rm., 3-fireplaces, lrg. closets, wet bar, new appl.+w/d, alarm. • $4,250/Mo.
Bright unit with balcony. Available March.
Call Mike: ** 310/801-3310 **
310/717-9029
————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room. Yard, laundry & parking.
464 PLOTS FOR SALE
$3,500/MO. Call 213/804-3761
WESTWOOD
—————–––– FABULOUS LOCATION Across from BHHS Spacious 3bd.+2ba. Lower in Four-plex Completely refurbished, New carpets & hardwood floors, 1,800sf, amenities include all NEW appliances. Ready for Move-In! $3,450/MO. Call 310/699-9914
1 BDRM., 1 BATH
MEMORIAL PARK Double Plot For Sale
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME. Condo Style Living In Beverly Hills
LUXURY 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS
L UXURY 2 B EDROOM $3150 fromA PARTMENTS $3150 to FROM $3995
TO
$3350
in Sold Out Exclusive Area Opposite Chapel.
Gourmet Granite Kitchens & Baths, Pool, Gym, In Home Laundry Rooms
Please Call For More Information:
133 North Almont Towers
Owner Leaving Area, REDUCED 40%.
www.almonttowers.com • 310.888.8875
310/273-6060
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. Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr ******* Associate Publisher Marcia W . Hobbs Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Steve Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004)
Rabbi Jacob Pressman LET’S KEEP THE COURIER DRY
None of us can write the script of our life story in advance. How could I have known, when I met my wife Margie, on the steps of a synagogue called Beth Am in Philadelphia, that we would be directed by the head of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Rabbi Louis Finkelstein, to go to Los Angeles and help develop the Jewish commuThe Courier is proud to be a Education Partner nity here, which has burgeoned into the third largest in the world? How could I have known that Mr. Clif Smith, publisher of The Beverly Hills Courier, would grant me for luxury of creating my own column on the editorial page? I wish I could impress upon the reader the privilege of being part of Clif’s domain, even though our editorial policies may differ. He has given Beverly Hills one of the finest house organs that I have ever seen. They’re telling us that we can expect some rain along the way, and so I urge you not to let The Courier lie wet on the sidewalk. It deserves a better reward. So, if it rains please take The Courier indoors Someone said ages ago, “Everyone complains about the weather.” Well, we don’t really com- and carefully dry it out and preserve one of the brightest weeklies I plain much here in Beverly Hills because we would sound foolish complaining about our usual- have ever read. Keep it up, Clif! ly-perfect weather. So “now” California has a serious drought. The 6 o’clock news reports loves to sound the alarm when we have rain, when we don’t have rain, when it might rain, when it did rain. As this This past Monday, President Noah Margo and I received an email article goes to press late on Thursday afternoon, the sun is shining with a few white clouds in the with the subject line “recall” with no signature and from an account distance. Temperature about 65 degrees. Not bad, huh? I did not recognize. The email is wcoolidge45@yahoo.com and, after California, we’re told, desperately needs some rain up and down the state. We are told that further research, I learned this was the name of a character and his reservoirs are at near-historic lows, the Sierra Nevada snow pack is way down, and our state is just jersey number from the show White Shadow. The email states there is a serious effort to recall several memtoo dry. We know that farmers in the Central Valley cannot plant crops this year, so we know our food prices will jump a lot. We are also comforted to know that the federal government is quite bers of the school board and that I could be next. The email goes on content to send money (maybe) to the farmers who cannot grow food to feed us because the fed- to list 6 reasons for this recall effort. The #1 reason listed is a purporteral government must insure that Bay-area sardines, known as the “Delta smelt,” will get their ed vendetta against BHHS Principal Carter Paysinger. As an elected water. People can starve, but the sardines must be saved. What? You can’t find enough sardines official, I have become accustomed to people disagreeing with my positions and even distorting, misrepresenting and flat out making up at the Beverly Hills Market or Trader Joe’s? my position on various issues. Thankfully my positions can be found If you grew up here and can remember the Fourth Grade (“California History”), you might in the official records of our meetings at www.bhusd.org. recall that we live in a desert (officially “semi-arid” in professional parlance). A desert does not This email was a veiled threat that I would be included in this have standing or running water. Those same history classes told of years of drought which let cat- recall effort if I do not do something or vote a certain way. I want tle die and crops wither. It wasn’t really Yankee sharp dealing that broke up the giant Spanish land our community to know I will continue to look at all the evidence, grant ranchos, it was drought. Adios rancheros Figueroa, Sepulveda, Michillenda and amigos – consult with our senior administrative team and our legal counsel, and then make what I think is the best decision for our students, staff no agua no rancho. When the Yankees arrived, apparently the Franciscan fathers at the various missions told them and district based on the facts regardless of any threat to recall me. “You’re in a desert. We don’t have regular water supplies.” It’s also quite possible that, if they While I understand the anxiety that can be created waiting for trekked overland from St. Louis they noticed the same thing about the time they reached Utah, answers, it is a process designed to protect our employees’ privacy. Brian David Goldberg, PhD. VP, BHUSD, Board of Education Nevada or Arizona – territories all. Driving from here to Las Vegas is not exactly like going ****** through a rain forest. So, what did our Yankee (or “Gringo”) forebears do? They found water – We were lucky enough to see Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca in lots of it – and sent it here. Mono Lake, Owens River Valley, the Feather River Project, California 1991 at the then, Westwood Playhouse. As the lights dimmed you Aqueduct and the Colorado River to name a few places we went to “borrow” water permanently. could barely see a slow moving couple ambling down the aisle very (How many Southern Californians know that the Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District – partial- slowly as if they were looking for their seats. Only they kept walking right onto the stage. The minute the spotlight hit them, they came to ly owned by Beverly Hills – actually was the builder and owner of the Hoover Dam?) How many of us actually know that Beverly Hills exists because of water? About 93 years ago life as if a rebirth of some kind. They recreated some of their funniest Los Angeles tried to annex Beverly Hills to get to our water. Our City was, after all, originally the bits from Your Show Of Shows and the laughter in that theater that “Rodeo Land & Water Company” land. We still have productive wells and springs in many evening was music to their ears and a treasure trove of funny for the places. (Why is “Coldwater Canyon” named “Coldwater”? Certainly you can figure out that audience. The energy and love they put into that performance is something we will never forget and always remember with great joy one.) and much laughter. Sid, you were one of a kind and a hearty “thank Just as Los Angeles is now trying to bully us to dig its subway under our high school, tear up you” for all the funny Frances Terrell Lippman & Shelley Maslan our streets, block police, fire and paramedic services, cut off our electricity, gas and water without ****** telling us anything (oh – is that Metro?), Los Angeles tried nearly a century ago to bully us out of I had the great joy of attending a performance at the new Wallis our water. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts of Love, Noël: The Letters and Songs of Noël Coward. I wanted to express a few words of gratAs you read this, peritude to the Beverly Hills community and all those who supported haps it is raining. We do this new performance venue, making it possible for us to have the need the rain. For most of privilege to enjoy world-class artists in the heart of where many of us recorded history of our live and work. I look forward to many more such memorable state we’ve needed the evenings of outstanding performances coming to The Wallis. Efrem Harkham water. That is not new. It ******* is why we have all these This latest bit of news about two of our beloved commissions about reservoirs and aqueducts to take up arms over the type of barrier surrounding a questionable and lakes and dams. work of art is absolute proof that all elected/appointed positions must Let’s hope the rain has be limited to single term term limits. And this latest event suggests the fallen and is falling on our term ought be limited to the degree of silliness, pettiness and self-cencroplands. We cannot be tered egotism exhibited by these very same elected and appointed sure if that rain will do the individuals. Robert Block farmers any good if it falls ****** onto federal lands or projWe are lucky previous efforts highlighted by MWD board member Robert Wunderlich are working. But other than desalination or ects. As of now, according energy-intensive electrochemical events, one cannot make more to President Obama, rain water. And no one is predicting the drought will end this year or any on federal lands and in fedtime soon. So Beverly Hills residents, and all who live in California eral projects in California must take action now to save water, before the taps run dry. Half of belongs to the Delta smelt, all residential water use in Southern California is for landscape purnot people. poses, i.e., to keep our lawns green. We can't keep on using water Even if it rains, the like this. The City should take action to plant water-wise California farmers may not get native plants at City buildings, schools, in parks, and by ordinance to enough water to grow their encourage, if not require homeowners, to do likewise. Grass is needcrops, we will not have as ed for athletic activities, but should be banned from front yards. And other drought-tolerant plants from the Mediterranean, Australia, or much food, and what we South Africa are insufficient. These help save water, but not endanhave will cost a lot more, gered butterflies, birds, and native bees and other important pollinabut at least we know the tors. Among the benefits of native plants are dramatically less water Delta smelt will be OK. use (an established native garden uses 1/7 the water of a lawn), no Sardines anyone? Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter fertilizer, reduced runoff, and reduced yard waste. It's time to improve the environment–one garden at a time. Daniel Fink
From the Publisher CLIF SMITH
A CALIFORNIA DROUGHT HISTORY LESSON
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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