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March 16, 2018

Tempers Flare At Community Town Hall Meeting

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Cookie is a 10-month-old pup searching for her forever home.

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Check out the course map through Beverly Hills for Sunday’s L.A. Marathon. 13

See the Joffrey Ballet perform Romeo & Juliet tomorrow at the Music Center. 14 • Real Estate • Birthdays • Letters to the Editor

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George Christy, Page 6 We Share The Back Story Of Marilyn Monroe’s Iconic Gown With Its Thousands Of Handsown Crystals, Designed By Jean Louis, For JFK’s 45th Birthday In 1962 At Madison Square Garden

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Beverly Hills Students Protest Gun Violence As Part Of National Walkout

By Laura Coleman At 10 a.m. Wednesday morning, hundreds of Beverly Hills High School students joined the national movement to peacefully protest gun violence on campus in an inspiring tribute to the victims of last month’s deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.

“The only way we can honor their memories is by taking action and making sure these senseless acts of violence never happen again,” said BHHS senior Mira Tarabeine just before holding a moment of silence for everyone who has perished because of gun violence.

Tarabeine was one of the student organizers who led the oncampus movement.

BHHS Principal Mark Mead said he fully supported the student-led move-

Beverly Hills High Fence Takes Shape

By Laura Coleman For the first time in its history, as of this week Beverly Hills High School is now surrounded by a fence.

On Tuesday the Board of Education unanimously voted to approve construction of a temporary fence to surround BHHS. The March 2 contract (see ‘BHHS FENCE’ page 9)

ment, even aligning Wednesday’s bell schedule to provide time for the 17-minute protest. (see ‘WALKOUT’ page 9)

Gene Therapy Pioneer William French Anderson To Be Freed From Prison This Spring

By Laura Coleman Not for the first time, the criminal justice system appears to have erred in pursuit of a conviction. In light of this particular situation’s unchecked possible crime – Chinese espionage – the mismanagement of evidence in the case of Dr. William French Anderson, the 81-year-old “Father of Gene Therapy,” could one day be considered a national tragedy.

In less than two months Anderson will be released from prison after spending almost 12 years incarcerated for a crime he has always insisted he never committed. Once free, he is poised to

William French Anderson before his arrest. He is now 15 years older, much aged and noticeably thinner.

continue his quest to be exonerated by pleading his case to the highest court in the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court. (see ‘FRENCH ANDERSON’ page 14)

officers stationed 10 hours per day, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. at each campus, the actual number is higher, taking into account the following: Beverly Hills High School has one building operational with three floors (3 officers); 32 pods (1-3 officers); Horace Mann has two, two-floor buildings (4 officers); El Rodeo has one threestory building and approximately 30 pods divided into lower and upper grades (5 officers); Hawthorne has a single two-story building (2 officers); and Beverly Vista has a single two-story building (2 officers).

(The building descriptions were supplied by BHUSD Board President, Lisa Korbatov.)

The minimum number of officers therefore, would actually be 17 – 19 at any one time.

There are currently 136 sworn officers employed by the BHPD and the City Council has authorized 140 total officers. The Department had only 113 officers when Spagnoli took office. There are currently between 12-14 officers on Day Watch and 8-10 officers on (see ‘TOWN HALL’ page 15)

New Petition Seeks To Undo Basement Ordinance

By Victoria Talbot Paid petitioners are circulating throughout the residential areas of Beverly Hills to gain signatures for a referendum that would undo the Basement Ordinance passed last month.

Bradley Hertz of the Sutton Law Firm is behind the petition; his firm specializes in Election and Campaign Law,

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH — Beverly Hills High School students marched alongside Mayor Lili Bosse to protest gun violence as part of Wednesday’s national walkout. Students across the nation left classrooms at 10 a.m. local time for a 17-minute walkout to honor the 17 victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting.

By Victoria Talbot & Marcia Hobbs A Town Hall meeting that was a joint venture of the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association and the Municipal League of Beverly Hills Tuesday evening at City Hall was a confusing jumble of topics, dominated by former Mayor Robert Tanenbaum, President of the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association.

Thomas White, Chairman of the Municipal League of Beverly Hills, briefly discussed and took questions on topics related to legislative advocacy.

With five diverse items on the agenda for the two-hour time allotment, a mash-up of school safety and crime dominated over 90 minutes and left little time for anything else.

Tanenbaum opened the meeting by proposing a plan that he felt would enhance safety in public schools, which would include a police officer on each floor of every school building in the district.

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and he has been a vocal opponent of the Basement Ordinance at City Council.

The Sutton Law Firm is a Bay Area firm. It is unclear what the firm’s interest is, or if Hertz is representing a third party in the process.

The referendum would be on the ballot in November. (see ‘BASEMENT ORDINANCE’ page 10)

ALL SMILES — Salma Hayek was escorted by her billionaire husband Francois-Henri Pinault, owner of Vuitton and other major French design houses, to the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards held at Santa Monica Beach.

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

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BEVERLY HILLS

SUMMARY NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on March 6, 2018, the Council of the City of Beverly Hills adopted an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REVISING REGULATIONS RELATED TO BASEMENTS IN SINGLE FAMILY AREAS OF THE CITY AND GRADING AND RETAINING WALLS IN THE HILLSIDE AREA OF THE CITY AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Vice Mayor Gold, and Councilmembers Mirisch, Wunderlich, and Friedman voted for the adoption of the Ordinance (Ordinance NO. 18-O-2751).

Mayor Bosse recused herself from discussion on the Ordinance. A summary of that Ordinance, which has been prepared for publishing in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933, follows.

Summary of Ordinance The Ordinance includes the following measures: • The definition of “floor area” in single-family residential zones would be amended to define a “basement” as an area that is located directly below the portion of a story above which has a finished floor level that is a maximum of three feet (3’) above finished grade at any crosssection cut through the building with certain exceptions for driveways, light courts, pools and water features, and stairs and access ways that might otherwise cause a basement to be exposed by more than 3’ above grade. The amendments would also require a basement that extends beyond a story above to be located entirely below both finished and natural grades. (Amendment to Beverly Hills Municipal Code [BHMC] § 10-3-100.)

• A definition of “light court” would be added to the BHMC. As proposed, a light court would be an excavated area adjacent to a building that extends more than 4’-0” from the building perimeter that is enclosed on four sides, open on the top, and allows light into a below grade level of a building. The BHMC does not currently contain a definition of light court. (Addition to BHMC § 10-3-100.)

• The definitions of “finished grade” and “natural grade” would be added to the BHMC to ensure clarity of the code and consistency in its application. (Additions to BHMC § 10-3-100.)

• The language governing the maximum height of walls, fences, and hedges within the Hillside Area of the City would be amended to limit the total height of any wall fence or hedge to 12’-0” regardless of the side of the wall, fence, or hedge from which a measurement is being taken.

An R-1 Permit is also proposed to be added to allow relief from these regulations (Amendment to BHMC § 10-3-2516.)

• The language governing the construction of series of walls in the Hillside Area of the City is would be amended to allow for a maximum cumulative height of 12’-0” for all walls constructed on the same property within any 50’ perpendicular section. A 10’-0” landscaped horizontal distance must also be provided between each wall. An R-1 Permit is also proposed to be added to allow relief from these regulations (Amendment of BHMC § 10-3-2516.)

• The calculation method provided in the BHMC that defines the total cubic yards of landform alteration (cut/fill) allowed on a site in the Hillside Area of the City within a five year period would be amended. (Amendment of BHMC 10-3-2521.)

• The regulations regarding import/export of earth material within the Hillside Area of the City would be amended to clarify that cubic yardage will be based on in-ground earth volumes. The code does not currently stipulate whether the amount of earth material is in ground compacted earth material or excavation un-compacted earth material. (Amendment of BHMC 10-3-2521 and BHMC 10-3-2521.1) • The definition of “height of building” would be changed to bring the method of measuring the height of buildings in the Hillside Area of the City in line with the method of determining whether or not a portion of a building can be considered a basement. (Amendment of BHMC 10-3-100) • The findings pertaining to Hillside R-1 Permits would be amended to add a provision that the total number of construction-related vehicle trips associated with a project as a whole may be considered by a reviewing authority when considering a Hillside R-1 Permit for import and export of earth material. (Amendment of BHMC §10-3-2550) • Language pertaining to the applicability of the proposed ordinance to projects that are currently under review by the City of Beverly Hills (pipeline projects). The ordinance would exempt the following pipeline projects from the new provisions: all pipeline projects in the Central and Trousdale Areas of the City, pipeline projects in the Hillside Area of the City that have previously received an R-1 Permit, pipeline projects in building plan check in the Hillside Area of the City that were submitted prior to January 11, 2018 and do not include a new home or addition of more than 50% floor area on the site, pipeline projects in building plan check in the Hillside Area of the City that do include a new home or addition over 50% floor area that do comply with the new retaining wall regulations, and pipeline projects that have been submitted for entitlement review prior to the effective date of the ordinance. Pipeline projects that are not exempt will be allowed to request an R-1 Permit for review of the project under the existing code provisions by the Planning Commission.

• Language that would waive the entitlement fees for projects in the pipeline that are required to seek an R-1 Permit due to the changes in the BHMC. • Language that includes provisions to provide an additional 18 months beyond the effective date of the ordinance in which to obtain building permits for pipeline projects, provided that a valid application for a building permit was filed before the effective date of the ordinance.

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

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired. If you need special assistance to attend this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400 or TTY (310) 285-6881. Please notify the City Clerk’s Office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting if you require captioning service so that reasonable arrangements can be made.

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Beverly Hills Holds First Complete Streets Workshop

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills held the first Complete Streets Workshop this week, bringing members of the community into the discussion about how mobility will be treated for the future.

The Complete Streets project is being conducted by Iteris, a firm that specializes in intelligent traffic solutions, and the City of Beverly Hills. The purpose is to enhance the experience for all mobility types, including pedestrians, public transportation users, cyclists, ride-share, businesses, residents, visitors and transportation of the future.

Complete Streets are streets designed to deliver safe access to everyone.

The initial community meeting, said Deputy Director of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering Aaron Kunz, was well attended. “I was encouraged. We had a good turnout and a different people,” he said.

Turnout is important. Everyone in Beverly Hills has modality needs, from children to senior citizens, and these workshops will help the City to taper the streets more specifically to the needs of everyone in the community.

Just as West Hollywood rolled out new Ride-Share locations this week, the City of Beverly Hills must look towards the future to prepare for technology. On the horizon, electric charging stations may need to be more available, and may be serving electric scooters, as well. Bike sharing could include electric bicycles, which could serve another category of cyclists that are not as physically fit.

In addition to buses, the Metro is coming to Beverly Hills, which will impact the areas surrounding the stations. People using the Metro will need to transit to their destinations and back as well. Pedestrians are a large component of Beverly Hills, said Kunz, expressing surprise at the number of people who walk to work in the City, and the streets have to provide them a good experience. In southeast Beverly Hills between 5-10 percent of residents report that they regularly walk to work.

But technology is changing the way that people arrive at their destinations, and the City has to prepare.

Electrification, ride-sharing, automation and 5G connectivity are the future.

About 40 people were at the meeting, which began with a power point presentation and progressed to roundtable discussions, with community members sharing thoughts and concerns.

The City has plans to conduct outreach on Earth Day at the Farmers’ Market; and to hold at least two more community meetings. The community is encouraged to attend the meetings, and to sign up for updates and take the survey at www.beverlyhills.org/completestreets.

Concerned community members who participate will help to make the project more successful. Everyone is also encouraged to join the Traffic and Parking Commission to contribute to the project. The council timeline is to have a proposal by the fall of 2018, so it is important that everyone’s voices be heard so that the City will truly have Complete Streets.

Dr. Thomas Connelly Now Giving Patients Something To Smile About At The Roxbury Institute

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homas Connelly, DDS, has brought his expertise in creating beautiful smiles to The Roxbury Institute at 450 N. Roxbury Dr. #400, Beverly Hills, as its new Director of Cosmetic Dentistry.

He’s joined the Institute while still maintaining the New York City practice he’s led for 21 years.

At the Institute, Dr. Connelly and his team handle everything from the range of “family dentistry services” including cleanings, fillings, Xrays and crowns, to full-mouth reconstructions.

He is pleased to be joining the Institute’s Founder/Medical Director Dr. David Amron, a leading expert on liposuction, at the center that offers “whole body solutions” with anti-aging and wellness services, plastic surger y, dermatology and body contouring.

“This is a full-service facility with the most experienced, highly trained professionals using the latest equipment,” says Connelly. “And we work as a team.”

He’s developed a following of patients who fly across the country and internationally seeking his services.

He attributes the loyalty to the dramatic differences in the “before and after” looks he creates. “We can make people look real and not fake with beautiful smiles,” says Connelly. “It’s a hard craft to master.”

He “specializes in porcelain veneers, “breathing youth into a face, via a smile. We can change lives,” adds Connelly. “For a lot of people, their smile is holding them back—socially, professionally and intimately. When you make a change and do it right, people are grateful. A lot of my patients have become close friends.”

Making sure the end result is exactly what the patient envisions is also essential to Connelly.

“We’ll spend 10 times as much time to execute a patient’s vision; not just get it done.”

While his patients come from all walks of life, Dr. Connelly is known for per forming high-profile reconstruction on high-profile clients.

His patients have graced the covers of more than 300 magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and the Spor ts Illustrated

The Roxbury Institute waiting room.

Dr. Thomas Connelly

“Swimsuit” issue.

He’s the dentist for athletes in the NFL, NHL and UFC who’ve suffered injuries from pucks and sticks in rough combat sports.

He is responsible for smiles that have appeared on Dancing With The Stars, The Apprentice and the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

He is also the developer of Breath Rox, fresh breath crystals that last for five hours and now sold online.

He treats those suffering from bad breath through analysis of a patient’s lungs, sinuses, tongue and gums.

Accredited by the American Society of Dental Aesthetics, Dr. Connelly is a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics.

Dr. Connelly received his dental training at the Mayo Clinic, the University of Detroit Mercy and Louisiana State University, and was a clinical professor at Har vard University Dental School and is current an assistant professor at Columbia Dental School.

To book an initial appointment and meet Dr. Connelly, call 424-3941610 and ask for Ruby. For more information, visit drconnelly.com and theroxburyinstitute.com.

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Julian Gold Expected To Be Sworn In As Mayor Tuesday

By Victoria Talbot Vice Mayor Julian Gold will again be sworn in as Beverly Hills mayor Tuesday evening, when the City celebrates the reorganization of the City Council at a ceremony at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) at 7 p.m.

Councilmember John Mirisch is scheduled be sworn in as vice mayor.

The incoming mayor and vice mayor will be formally elected by the City Council at the March 20 meeting prior to swearing in.

The event marks the end of Mayor Lili Bosse’s term as mayor, and she will reassume her position on the City Council as a councilmember.

The annual reorganization at the AMPAS is a free event and the public is invited to attend. There is no cost to the City to use the academy facilities. Free parking is available at 9100 Wilshire Blvd. at Doheny (opens at 6 p.m. and shuttle is provided); 9025 Wilshire Blvd. at Wetherly (opens at 6:30 p.m.); and at 8920 Wilshire Blvd. and La Peer (opens at 6 p.m.).

Pictured: Last week’s Walk with the Mayor at Pet Food Express.

Lili Bosse Going Out With A Bang For Monday’s Final Walk With The Mayor

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse will take her last Walk with the Mayor Monday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on the Crescent steps of City Hall, and ending what has been a ground-breaking year in Beverly Hills It will surely be an event to remember and the public, as always, is invited.

Bosse has taken thousands of steps this past year, both literally and figuratively, leading walkers to connect with dozens of businesses throughout the City of Beverly Hills and catapulting businesses into a “BOLD” transition that won’t stop when she steps down as mayor.

Bosse will be joined by legendary swimmer Diana Nyad, founder of EverWalk, the “biggest walking initiative in American history,” and Sen. CRUISIN’ WITH THE COURIER– Beverly Hills resident and City Public Works employee Ilene Knebel enjoyed a family trip among Princess Cruises earlier this month and made sure to bring along her favorite reading material. Knebel visited, and took a picture with the Courier, during cruise stops in The Panama Canal, Cartagena, Columbia, Bahamas and Grand Caymen. Pictured is Knebel with the Courier during a cruise stop in Panama.To join Knebel in the Carry The Courier Club snap a photo with yourself holding the Courier on your next trip and e-mail it to mlopez@bhcourier.com.

Ben Allen, representing the 26th District from Hollywood to Long Beach.

Monday, her last full day as mayor, Bosse will celebrate by taking a victory lap through the Business Triangle, where she has shifted the paradigm of the brick-and-mortar flagships that line Rodeo Drive to extend their evening hours during key seasons and add a component that makes shopping in the Triangle a total experience.

One has only to observe the seating on Rodeo Drive to find one of Bosse’s elegant solutions in practice, bringing a new and effective element to the streets of Beverly Hills.

Bosse has overseen a transition in transparency and community responsiveness, adding new legislation for the registration of lobbyists and legislation that gives residents the last word in public hear-

ings. As mayor, the Basement Ordinance was passed, an initiative that will protect neighborhoods from megamansions and overdevelopment, that shifts the development paradigm to what is right for the community first, not the developers.

It has been a “great year and there is much to be grateful for,” said Bosse. So, following the walk, everyone will have an opportunity to join Bosse at City Hall at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate.

Not one to miss an opportunity for a party, especially with hundreds of her constituents, there will be a DJ for a last “Dance with the Mayor” –and food – provided by the same restaurants that walkers have visited over the course of the last year of Walk (see ‘WALK WITH THE MAYOR’ page 17)

DELICIOUS PUPPY – Cookie is a 10-month-old pug chi mix. She is a sweet girl who is hoping to find her forever home in Beverly Hills.

Those interested in taking a “bite” out of this Cookie should visit Shelter Hope Pet Shop at www.shelterhopepetshop.org.

Beverly Hills Police Bust Major Burglary Suspects

By Matt Lopez The Beverly Hills Police on Tuesday arrested three men in connection with an attempted commercial burglary in the 400 block of North Rodeo Drive.

According to BHPD Lt. Elisabeth Albanese, three men smashed the glass of a jewelry store and assaulted a security guard who tried to intervene.

The men fled the scene and responding BHPD officers gave chase. A full-on pursuit began and finally ended in the city of Lawndale, about 16 miles south of Beverly Hills, when the men ditched their vehicle and took off on foot.

Arrested on various charges of robbery and assault were Brendan Clayton, 22, of Bellflower; Markess Damond Coleman, 20 of Los Angeles and Jamel Kenneth Walker, 20 of Cypress.

Clayton and Coleman are being held without bail.

Walker is being held on $100,000 bail. All three are due to appear at the Airport Courthouse on March 16.

Prolific Burgler Nabbed A prolific burgler suspected of targeting Beverly Hills for more than two dozen residen-

tial burglaries and vehicle break-ins was arrested this week by the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Michael Sean Drew, 50, of Long Beach was arrested last Wednesday morning around 3:50 a.m. by the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Beverly Hills has been hit hard in recent months by several burglaries. According to BHPD Lt. Elisabeth Albanese, officers spotted Drew near Sierra Drive and Elevado Avenue and found that he “matched the description of a suspect responsible for both vehicle and residential burglaries in the City.”

Albanese said that investigators believe Drew is responsible “for at least 12 residential burglaries and 14 vehicle burglaries/thefts... several of the residential burglaries were of homes that were occupied when Drew made entry.”

Other agencies have also linked Drew to “multiple burglaries and thefts,” said Albanese.

Drew is being held on $1.5 million bail and is next due to appear at the Airport Courthouse on April 11.

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BHPD Chief Spagnoli Announces New Community Advisory Panel

SUCCESS AT HAWTHORNE – Taking a nod from El Rodeo, which launched Beverly Hills Unified School District’s first annual “Fun Run” a few years ago, Hawthorne held its own Fun Run this past week, "Running With The Viking,” raising over $40,000. Pictured above (right) is 6th grader Michaela Hassid, winner of the "Design Our Fun Run Logo" contest. Pictured above (left): Hawthorne 1st grade students Matthew Riesenberg, Ren Soloway and Sana Nishihara enjoy Monday’s Multicultural Day at the school with parents Maya Soloway and Saori Nishihara.

Crustacean Reopens In Beverly Hills Following $10 Million Redesign

By Laura Coleman Devotees of Crustacean’s delectable garlic noodles can once again rejoice following this week’s grand reopening of the award-winning EuroVietnamese fusion restaurant from House of AN hospitality group at 468 N. Bedford Dr. in Beverly Hills.

Following an eight-month-long $10 million dollar redesign, the longtime local culinary hotspot is now home to not one, but two culinary concepts from House of AN and Executive Chef Helene An, who is known as the “mother of fusion.” Now divided into two restaurants sharing the same kitchen, each with its own entrance, Da Lat Rose at Crustacean is set to open on the upstairs level in May 2018.

“We’ve had such loyal patrons over the years, but as times passes, so do the palates of the next generation of Crustacean diners,” said House of AN CEO Elizabeth An, who served as the lead conceptual interior designer while working with June Her from Jh2 Archi-

Chef Tony Nguyen and Chef Helene An

tects. “What we’re unveiling...is the evolution of Crustacean cuisine that we hope to grow even further over the next 20 years to come.”

As a part of the renovation, House of AN signed another 20-year lease for Crustacean at its current Beverly Hills address. (see ‘CRUSTACEAN’ page 17)

Tickets On Sale For Jean Picker Firstenberg At Greystone Mansion

By Victoria Talbot The Friends of Greystone (FOG) have announced that tickets are now on sale for their upcoming “Lunch, Lecture and Book Signing” with Jean Picker Firstenberg, featuring the book Becoming AFI 50 Years Inside the American Film Institute 12:30 – 3 p.m.

April 14 at the Doheny Greystone Mansion.

Graduates, faculty, supporters, and trustees have included Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou, Gregory Peck, Meryl Streep, Les Moonves, Patty Jenkins, David Lynch, Jane Fonda, Edward James Olmos, Shonda Rhimes, James L. Brooks, Michael Nesmith, Sir Howard Stringer, and many other respected leaders in film, television and media.

The book tells the story of how the organization emerged to become a critical institution for aspiring artists and filmmakers. AFI’s story is chronicled through in-depth essays written by those who have been involved in its adventures, growth, and successes, from its early years under George Stevens Jr.’s direction at the legendary

Greystone Mansion and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; through its period of incredible growth, under Jean Picker Firstenberg’s guidance, as an influential cultural institution at its landmark Hollywood campus, to its continued years of excellence under Bob Gazzale’s dynamic leadership.

It is that interlude where Greystone intersected with AFI that makes this event so special to film buffs and history lovers alike. The event features a light buffet lunch served prior to the lecture, which will take place in the Mansion’s living room. A photo exhibit will bring AFI’s years at the mansion to life.

Tickets are $75 for FOG members and $85 for non-members. Parking is free, and advanced registration is required. To purchase tickets, visit friends@greystonemansion.org and call 310-286-0119 for more information.

Friends of Greystone is a charitable 510 (c)(3) organization comprised solely of volunteers whose mission is to raise funds for the restoration, protection and maintenance of Greystone Mansion and Park, which is owned by the City of Beverly Hills.

By Victoria Talbot In the wake of a school safety controversy following the Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida, Beverly Hills Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli has announced the formation of a new Advisory Panel, based on the well-established 20-year old initiative of Police and Community Together (PACT) traditions.

The Chief’s Community Advisory Panel will be established under the direction of the Chief of Police, members are to be selected by the Chief, and the Panel will be led by the Chief and a chairperson.

“We are a transparent department that works with the community to keep the City safe,” said Spagnoli. “We want the community to be armed with facts and perspective on safety in the community.”

“What I love most about our community is the passion, pride, dedication and love our residents and business leaders have for Beverly Hills. Chief Spagnoli’s newly-formed advisory committee will allow for open dialogue and communication on the safety of our City,” said Mayor Lili Bosse. “As a founding member of PACT, I am thrilled to see that the foundation of what makes our bond between our BHPD and the community so strong – will be enhanced with this visionary idea.”

The community-based panel will “expand the BHPD community outreach” and “act as a community

resource for the Chief in the formation of strategies, development of community policing concepts and increasing public awareness.”

The Panel comes at a time when a few community members have been very vocal about their demands for more police in the schools and crime prevention, including their demands to add scores of sworn officers at schools and on the streets.

“The Council and our police absolutely understand the world that we are living in,” said incoming Mayor Julian Gold. “We trust our police and specificaly our Police Chief, to keep us safe. That is what she has been trained to do and working in concert with the best in law enforcement from the FBI on down, and she has constructed a plan to protect us and our schools.”

Councilmember John Mirisch, who will be rotating into the Vice Mayor position at the March 20 installation, agreed with Bosse and Gold.

“Chief Spagnoli’s new advisory board will bring a wide range of viewpoints to community policing,” he said.

“She will be able to tailor the Department’s approach for different neighborhoods to create the most effective public safety program for Beverly Hills. Our motto has always been ‘Police and Community Together’ and an advisory board will continue the unique relationship our residents have always had with our police (see ‘COMMUNITY ADVISORY’ page 17)

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he thoughtfulness of the Safvarti’s never fails to impress, as we are often gifted with the most delicious pistachios flown in from their native Iran.

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longtime friend, Jean Louis, during an evening at his home, described his behindthe-scenes story about Marilyn Monroe.

he Peninsula is under the aegis of Offer Nissenbaum, a perfectionist hotelier, who has renovated the beautiful dining room.

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teve joined the Peninsula in January 1992 after its opening in August 1991. A veteran now of 26 years. Talk about loyalty!

Personally, he’s partnered

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with Christina Gavin, who we’ve known from the long ago. Christina lately lost her distinguished dad, John Gavin, who served as our Ambassador to Mexico. John also enjoyed a successful film career.

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dancing.

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night of joy celebrating the Persian New Year (Nowruz) that arrives March 21, the day of the vernal equinox.

We were dining in the

ballroom of the Peninsula Hotel, listening to the exotic melodies played by Sohrab, all the while singing while leading his band.

Joy filled the festive air,

where the eminent Dr. Shahriar Daniel Safvarti of Urgent Care fame in Los Angeles and his wife Megan hosted the annual Iranian Medical Society Banquet.

pared that children remember throughout their adult lives.

Young and old never stopped dancing and all were pleased by the excellent dinner selected by catering manager Toby Lent and overseen by event manager Ani Bekmezian, a veteran of the Ivy restaurants.

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were delighted to observe Dr. Safvarti performing a Kurdish dance. His son Sina Simon informed that his dad is proud of his Kurdish heritage.

Megan and Dr. Safvarti

are among the kindest and most generous people we know, bonded by the strength of family.

ed to the alluring Constance Towers, an actress of elegant renown, John and Constance became an iconic couple at major charity events.

We were surprised to learn that Constance hails from Whitefish, Montana.

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bout the Dynasties series on CNN, which premiered last Sunday, promising forthcoming episodes of famous dynasties, the first episode focused on the Kennedys.

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e discovered that Jacqueline Kennedy hated her wedding gown, chosen by her father-in-law, Papa Joe Kennedy. Admittedly, she was not prepared for the women coming and going into her presidential husband’s life.

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o celebrate JFK’s 45th birthday, Marilyn Monroe offered to sing Happy Birthday

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arilyn came to me and explained that she wanted the fitting to be done on her naked body, I was shocked. Of course, I refused. But she badgered me. I didn’t know what to do, as she laughed and laughed. Saying ‘you have dressed dozens of female stars and know their bodies, is anything wrong with mine?’

Embarrassed, I apologized.

She kept saying please, please, please. Finally I mumbled, ‘let me ask my wife.’

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returned to Marilyn and agreed that we would proceed immediately.

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The iconic gown Marilyn Monroe wore at Madison Square Gardent to sing Happy Birthday, Mr. President to John F. Kennedy on May 19, 1962, 10 days before his actual birthday.

from Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, where it’s touring the country in celebration of Ripley’s 100th anniversary.

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

ver a nude veil of netting which I draped over her extraordinary form, I told her we would sew thousands of rhinestone crystals by hand on the veil over her nude body.

As you may imagine, this was not easy.

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arilyn was thrilled, the crowds cheered, and she sent me a special gift.”

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he gown’s historic.

Marilyn’s bill from Western Costume is on the internet -she paid a total of $1,140.33.

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ltimately, Debbie Reynolds purchased it as part of an MGM collection of famous Hollywood memorabilia for $600,000 in 1970.

Later, it fetched $4.8 million

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Music and more music.

Dancing and more

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arilyn’s poured-on sparkling gown, created by the Oscar-winning designer Jean Louis, became an overnight sensation.

ime and again, we look forward to arriving in the courtyard of the Peninsula.

Where we are greeted by Steve O’Mahoney, the Commanderin-Chief of Parking. Not only is he a handsome rascal, he’s gracious and dependably helpful.

The eminent Dr. Shahriar Daniel Safvarti and his wife Megan with daughter Nora, 14, and attorney son Sina Simon, celebrated the Persian New Year (Nowruz), which they hosted on behalf of the Iranian Medical Society at the Peninsula Hotel

during his extraordinary party at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1962.

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e were seated with their attorney son Sina Simon and lovely daughter Nora, 14, who participated in the revelry.

Daughter Niloofar remained in Miami, preparing for her graduation as a medic specializing in obgyn.

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ating back to 6th Century BC, the Persian New Year heralds the arrival of Spring, signifying that time is here for spring cleaning.

Greta Gerwig attended the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Beach

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Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Mar. 16). The travel will give you a lucky start. Then you'll begin with your team. Whether assembled by design or the product of organic convergence, the result will be the same -- working and succeeding at a common purpose. You'll love and internalize some of what you learn for your super solo jaunt in July. Cancer and Gemini adore you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). The bottom line is that you need to get to a top line. There's a larger spiritual and creative picture that governs your life, and you'll get a better vantage on this as you sail up and up through your imagination and intuition.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). It may seem radical to you to think about what's in it for you first and then decide if giving makes sense. Many people operate like this every day. Anyway, it's best for today.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Traveling takes planning. It's the plans you make long before you really must that will be the most economical. Do it now. It will help you ramp up the excitement over the months to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You never want someone you love to feel alone, especially not in your presence. Life gets busy today and there will be a lot competing for your attention, but nothing will be more important than the ones you love.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you and your partner are on the same side facing the problem together, it will seem very small against your joint effort. But if you approach it as separate individuals, the problem will seem insurmountable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The small dog goes ballistic when a very calm larger dog walks by.

This is insecurity in action. Feeling vulnerable can cause a serious loss of grace. One has to be strong to be gentle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Perhaps those who travel in a pack will be an intimidating group force, but each individual gives something up to have this kind of impact. Would it be worth it to you? You could be more effective as a lone wolf.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Lava flow, aurora borealis, glowing jellyfish: all natural phenomenon that can nonetheless seem somehow otherworldly and miraculous. You're providing some such phenomenon today. Be careful how you wield your power.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll do your best for the people around you, and truly you can do no better than that. Don't push too hard, and don't relax either. Love and encourage yourself without getting too comfortable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You need color and fun in your world. It's energizing.

When you lose your sense of humor, you've passed the point of productive work. Take a break. It will give you the gumption to keep going.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Self-generated restraint is honorable. You'll be credited for this sort of grace. They don't have to know why you developed it–i.e., you'd rather limit yourself than be limited by others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Avoid gambling or speculating with your money today, as the current astral lineup could have you feeling as though you can't go wrong. Tomorrow will bring a more accurate picture of risk.

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Victor S. Jordan Named COO Of Providence St. Joseph Health Southern California Victor S. Jordan has been named the health network executive and chief operating officer for Providence St. Joseph Health Southern California, the region's second-largest health-care provider.

Reporting to Erik G. Wexler, regional chief executive, Providence St. Joseph Health Southern California, Jordan will be responsible for day-to-day operations, including growth, quality, employee engagement, productivity and financial performance. He also will work closely with the chief executives of the not-for-profit health system’s 14 Southern California hospitals and its two medical foundations to ensure delivery of accessible and affordable care.

Says Wexler, “Victor’s collaborative, respectful and inspirational style is a good fit with our culture. Equally important is his personal commitment to the mission and values of the Sisters of Providence and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, which direct us to focus on the needs of our communities' most vulnerable.”

Jordan will oversee operations for Providence St. Joseph Health Southern California, including the six L.A.-area hospitals: Providence Saint John’s Health Center, Santa Monica; Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Hills; Providence Tarzana Medical Center, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Burbank; Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

With more than 20 years of experience in health systems,

Victor S. Jordan

Jordan most recently was executive VP and chief financial officer of the seven-hospital Detroit Medical Center (DMC), where he coordinated approximately $1 billion in capital development projects, including an advanced technology heart hospital, a pediatric specialty ambulatory center and a $175 million project to replace a patient tower for Children's Hospital of Michigan.

While at DMC, he was the executive sponsor of a company-wide mentoring program for future financial operations leaders, which increased internal promotions. He oversaw population health strategies for the health system, including those related to the owned Medicaid health plan and the Medicare Pioneer accountable care organization. He also worked with the senior leadership team at DMC on appropriate ER utilization through a CMS innovation grant. As a result, three holistic primary-care clinics were opened adjacent to the hospitals’ emergency rooms.

TAKING A WALK—Members of Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s (TCRF) young leadership division Cancer Free Generation (CFG) and a committee organized Tower’s first Power of Tower Run/Walk.

Participants included, back (from left): Casey Federman, Linda David, TCRF executive director; Joe Bruin, actresses Carly Hughes (American Housewife) and Toni Trucks (SEAL Team), actors Josh Kelly (UnReal) and Tom Degnan (Limitless, One Life To Live), actresses, Scottie Thompson (12 Monkeys) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer), David Schwartz, actress Zoe Bell (Death Proof), Nick Swisher (NY Yankees) and Nancy Rosenfelt. Front from left: Erin Cummings, actress and CRF member; walk committee members Juliette Sussman, Rebecca Nelken (also CFG), Elana Gimbel, Marni Harris and Benjamin Harris, CFG members Suzanne Asherson and Betsy Miller, athlete JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Kevin Probably Saves the World) and Brooke Poklemba.

Inaugural Power Of Tower Run/Walk Raises More Than $200,000 For Cancer Research

Close to 1,000 walkers and celebrities gathered Sunday at UCLA to honor and celebrate those in their lives who have been touched by cancer, at the Inaugural Power of Tower Run/Walk benefiting Tower Cancer Research Foundation.

This year, the walk/run honored the life of Cindy Harris who lost her six-year battle with metastatic breast cancer in March 2017 at the age of 40. A mother of two young daughters, Harris was diagnosed with Stage III Breast Cancer at 34, while pregnant with her youngest daughter.

Her husband, Ben, together with her two daughters, joined others in the walk which was subtitled, "Because I Don't Want My Daughters to Go Through This.”

Proceeds from the Run-

Walk will benefit Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s research to end the disease.

The Run/Walk also attracted the support of several celebrities, led by Tower’s Cancer Free Generation board member Erin Cummings (Spartacus). She was joined by fellow celebrities including , Micheline Pitt (Vixen Clothing Line) Samantha Harris (Entertainment Tonight) and Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical).

Over the last 20 years, Tower has raised more than $30 million, funding that supports a multitude of different scientific grants.

Tower has participated in more than 200 clinical trials with thousands of patients and awarded almost $10 million in the last decade alone to dozens of physician scientists pursuing

hypotheses, including more than $3 million to young researchers through Career Development Grants.

Tower’s patient support division, Magnolia House, is a integrative survivorship wellness center with programs offered free to cancer survivors and their loved ones. Workshops include six-week classes for cancer survivors that address end-stage disease challenges, classes for cancer caregivers and cooking classes to develop a nutritional approach to cancer survival Event sponsors included: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital and CedarsSinai-Tower Hematology Oncology Medical Group.

CHLA Researchers Ask: Is Healthcare System Prepared For Next Pandemic Impacting Children?

Researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) have identified gaps in the U.S. health care system that make it inadequately prepared for the surge in pediatric patients that could result from an infectious disease pandemic. Their study, published in the American Journal Of Disaster Medicine, proposes a structured and coordinated response for such a crisis, with national guidelines reflected in regional response systems.

While various plans for such a threat already exist, the researchers identified significant gaps that compromise the healthcare system’s capacity to respond to the needs of children in the face of a pandemic or major disaster.

After reviewing 162 journal articles culled from 1,787 articles published between 1970 and 2017, researchers proposed a structure for plans designed to handle the surge that could result from such a pandemic.

Incidents in the past decade — including the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009 and the 2014 Ebola outbreak — have raised questions about the nation’s

security in the face of health threats. With increased globalization and the innate adaptability of infectious disease agents, these dangers are likely to increase in the future, posing particular risks to children.

The study found that neither national nor regional plans properly account for the particular needs of children.

“Children represent 23 percent of the population, yet most of our disaster plans are aimed at the ‘average,’ patient, assuming that patient is an adult and neglect the specific needs of children. That’s a mistake we need to correct,” said Jeffrey Upperman, MD, FACS, FAAP, Director of the Trauma Program at CHLA and one of the authors. Upperman is also an associate professor of surgery at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.

Since pediatric patients require different treatment than adults, the study notes, preparedness plans should include specific protocols specifically addressing the needs of children.

In reviewing current practices and proposing improvements, the researchers addressed four categories: structure, staff,

stuff (shorthand for resources), and space: Structure. The study identified a need for a highly structured, clearly defined and well-integrated delivery system. In particular, they found, regional systems need to support coordination of care among hospitals, taking into consideration the capabilities and capacities of the hospitals in a given region.

Staff. The study emphasizes the need to educate those responsible for the care of pediatric patients in a pandemic, including physicians, nurses, and volunteer professionals. It also suggests measures to address shortages of healthcare workers in the event of a surge in pediatric patients.

Stuff. Only 53 percent of U.S. emergency departments admit children, and only 10 percent have pediatric intensive care units. And many facilities do not maintain adequate stocks levels of materials that would be required to address the potential needs of pediatric patients in the surge that would result from a pandemic.

Space. Hospitals must be prepared to accommodate surges that could triple their typical patient capacity, taking measures such as converting private rooms to shared rooms and or making use of hallways, lobbies and other spaces for patients.

“The theme underlying all of these categories is relationships,” said Rita V. Burke, assistant professor of research surgery and preventive medicine at CHLA and the Keck School, and one of the study’s authors. “Establishing connections and lines of communication among hospitals in a region or a local area is essential to being prepared for this type of challenge to our health care system.”

While various measures are being taken in certain areas, the study calls the steps “fragmented and insufficient” to meet the potential needs of children in the event of a pandemic. In the coming years, new strains of influenza are likely to arise, and children are always at higher risk of complications related to influenza.

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WALKOUT (Continued from page 1)

Working in partnership with Beverly Hills Police, who maintained an armed on-campus presence and helped restrict access to the campus for non-students, Mead helped shepherd participants in peaceful protest as they marched from one part of the campus to the Salter Family Theater. Outside the theater, students and Mayor Lili Bosse addressed the crowd, which also included multiple administrators, teachers and members of

BHHS FENCE (Continued from page 1)

with Quality Fence Co., Inc. was approved Tuesday with a base bid of $44,200 and includes 1,100 feet of eight-foot high chain link fencing with a top rail, two eight-by-20-foot double gates and 11 four-by-eight-foot walk gates with push bars.

Tuesday’s approval comes almost two years after the board adopted a resolution in May 2016 giving the superintendent “or his designees” authority to approve and execute agreements under $45,000 to build a fence around the high school.

Board of Education President Lisa Korbatov told the Courier that she was going to do everything she could to close down “these porous and open

the Board of Education, in addition to incoming Mayor Julian Gold, commissioners and other professionals who were on campus for Career Day. “We are creating change right here today. Our voices are going to be heard not only here, but in Washington,” said Bosse just after leading attendees to chant, “Enough is enough.”

Following the cessation of speakers, students resumed attending Career Day sessions, where over 110 speakers, including the Courier, did their best to help inspire young minds. campuses” as expeditiously as possible.

“Students are rallying nationwide and raising their voices to be heard. I hear my students loud and clear; they want to attend school free of fear of violence,” she said. “Our students need to feel safe and our staff need to teach in an environment that is safe. People can not learn when they are afraid of becoming a victim of a school shooting or terror event. There is no more time to wait.”

The fence’s installation follow’s last month’s tragic Parkland, Florida school shooting, which prompted the board to give direction to immediately create a closed campus at the high school.

Beverly Hills Unified spokesperson Laura Skirde said that the district was working to implement new security protocols in anticipation of students returning from spring break on March 26.

Correction In last week’s article BHUSD Superintendent Bregy Faces Annual Review, BHUSD Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Dustin Seemann’s name was misspelled as Dustin Seeman. The article also incorrectly identified BHUSD Assistant Superintendent of Business Services La Tanya Kirk-Carter Latham as the district’s Chief Technology Officer.

In last week’s article Man With Gun Arrested After Entering Beverly Hills High School Campus, the article twice incorrectly identifies the reporting party in this incident as a student. The reporting party was an adult staff member.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S R E A L E S TAT E

U.S. Home Prices See Highest Year-To-Year Growth In Nearly Four Years

30 YEARS OF NELSON SHELTON–Beverly Hills real estate firm Nelson Shelton celebrated its 30th anniversary this week with a formal ribbon-cutting with Mayor Lili Bosse. The firm has dedicated itself to outstanding performance over its 30 years, and toasted to three decades of success in Beverly Hills at a ceremony that included the Chamber of Commerce’s Todd Johnson. Pictured, from left: Victoria Aguilar (CEO), Johnson (BH Chamber of Commerce), Elsa Nelson (owner of Nelson Shelton), Bosse and other Nelson Shelton Associates

By Matt Lopez Home prices in the U.S. are enjoying a six-year growth streak since the market hit rock bottom in 2012 and February saw the largest year-over-year increase in four years, according to a Redfin report released this week. Last month, the median sales price of a home in the U.S. gained 8.8 percent year-over-year to 285,700, which accounts for the biggest jump since March 2014.

According to Redfin's report, home prices across the

U.S. have increased for 72 straight months, thanks to an "imbalance between strong demand and low inventory."

The median value of offmarket homes was $283,300, as measured by the Redfin Estimate, up 8.9 percent from last year. 58.1 percent of homes on the market in February were priced above their Redfin Estimate value, with a Redfin-List-to-Estimate Ratio of 100.3 percent, indicating that sellers are slightly overpricing their homes.

Adam Levine Purchases $35 Million Beverly Hills Estate From Will And Grace Creator

By Matt Lopez Adam Levine has been wheeling and dealing lately inand-around Beverly Hills.

The Maroon 5 frontman and star of NBC's The Voice sold a Holmby Hills home recently that he never actually lived in for $18 million and has another Beverly Hills home currently in escrow to fellow crooner John Mayer.

It appears that he might be ready to set down some more permanent roots in Beverly Hills after purchasing a palatial estate in Beverly Hills for $35 million in a deal first reported

by TMZ. Levine purchased the home from Will And Grace creator Max Mutchnik, but the home has a rich celebrity history. It was once owned by legendary tennis player Pete Sampras, so it should be no surprise that the land features a sprawling tennis court.

In addition, the Tudor-style 12,000 square foot, seven-bed-

BASEMENT ORDINANCE (Continued from page 1)

Hertz registered as a lobbyist in the City of Beverly Hills on March 6 representing his client, the Los Angeles Lobbyist Association on the matter of Municipal Legislative Advocates Ordinance No. 180-2749. But an attempt to pull up the registration on the City website resulted in a notification that “The Requested Document is No Longer Available.” There is no notice of termination document listed that would explian the missing document, and City Clerk Byron Pope attributes the problem to an IT issue. The City is investigating.

However, Hertz’ registration as a lobbyist to change the

AFTER HOURS – Cement mixers were working late on Friday night at a project site at 10830 Chalon in Bel-Air, well past the allowed 6 p.m. cutoff for construction in the area.

One resident who wished to remain anonymous visited the site and told the Courier she was told by one of two “flagmen” on site that the owner was on the premises, but another claimed he didn’t know who the owner was. After handing out construction overlay notices signifying no work allowed after 6 p.m., the men said they would relay the message to the owner.

A satellite view of Levine's new mansion from Google Maps.

room, eight-bathroom home features a screening room, pool and a guest house.

TMZ reports Levine paid $35 million for the home.

Mutchnik bought it for $23 million.

The home being sold to Mayer is a one-story, ranchstyle property in Beverly Crest, according to Curbed L.A. The home is reportedly being sold

for $13.5 million; Levine purchased the home for just $4.83 million in 2012. According to Curbed, Levine originally listed the property for $17.5 million in 2016.

The 7,100 square-foot, five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home is a midcentury modern with exposed beam ceilings, a stone fireplace and floor-toceiling sliding glass doors.

lobbying ordinances is not related to his referendum activities to reverse the Basement Ordinance.

The City is behind in posting registered lobbyists, though some registrations by Jason Somers for Crest Real Estate, seem to be pre-dated to April.

Hertz was also the attorney who represented Petitioner Alma Ordaz in the hotly-contested HH campaign for Beny Alagem’s plan to replace two condo towers with one 26story building.

Alma Ordaz v. Beverly Hills City Clerk Byron Pope and Dean Logan, the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder/County Clerk was a Petition for a Writ of Mandate against the Arguments in Favor of the Beverly Hills Garden and

Open Space Initiative in August 2016.

Sources say petitioners are knocking on doors at residences and narrating a story that a resident was unhappy that the neighbor wanted to build a basement.

According to City Clerk Byron Pope, the petitioners have 30 days from the attestation of the ordinance (March 12) to gather bonafide signatures from 10 percent of the City’s registered voters to qualify, which is April 10. In the election last March, there were 21,238 registered voters in Beverly Hills.

Professional petitioners are paid for the number of signatures gathered. There is no requirement that they represent the truth in their pitch to gain

signatures, but they are required to include the entire 19-page ordinance with the petition, and to show voters exactly what the “remedy” is that the referendum is seeking.

In this case, Hertz’ firm (Sutton Law Firm) is trying to claw back the Basement Ordinance, which defines basements, counts anything below grade that “daylights” towards the maximum square footage, or FAR (Floor Area Ratio), and restricts the height of retaining walls.

The Basement Ordinance is the tandem ordinance to the Hillside Ordinance, passed in 2016, that limits the cubic export of soil, off-pad development and restricts the use of retaining walls to add FAR. Both the Basement

Ordinance and the earlier Hillside Ordinance have widespread support among residents, who drove the campaign to reign in development and megamansions in Beverly Hills and to preserve what is left of the remaining hillsides.

Only residents’ signatures are valid in a petition drive, or on a referendum. Residents supported both ordinances, but developers and their representatives did not support it until the last iteration that gave leeway for an R-1 Permit Review on retaining walls to the 10 homes that were caught in the pipeline during the Basement Ordinance approval.

The Basement Ordinance will go into effect April 6.

TO SEE AND BE SEEN

SAVE THE DATE – Few elements are more critical to a person’s wellbeing than mental health. To that end, NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Health) continues to improve the lives of millions of Americans affected by mental illness. On May 20, NAMI Westside Los Angeles will hold its annual gala at Berbere Imports in Inglewood, where the organization will honor mental health advocates Dr. Michael Gitlin and Sharon Dunas, LMFT. The event will raise money to advance public awareness about mental health issues while also supporting families with education and services. Pictured (from left): Janis Black Warner (gala co-chair), Adaline Fagen (gala chair), Dorit Haroni (gala cochair), Sharon Dunas (honoree) and Suad Cano (Berbere owner). For more information, visit: www.namila.org.

WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE – More than 400 generous women assembled last week at The Beverly Wilshire to honor Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services advocates while raising more than $300,000. At the organization’s 6th annual Women of Excellence Awards luncheon, Vista leaders honored Jeanne Gerson, Audrey Gronsky, Jean Leserman, Carol Mann, Pam Pacht, Gayle Rodgers and Freda Teller with the Ruth Shuken Award. Jill Friedman and Carolyn Siegel were honored with Visionary Awards. Emmy Awardwinning Fox 11 newscaster Mark Thompson served as the Master of Ceremonies. Pictured above are Laurie Harbert and Vista Del Mar Board Chair Laurie Konheim who spoke about the transformational healing impact of Vista’s award-winning comprehensive Arts Enrichment programs.

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THE FASHION OF BEVERLY HILLS VISITORS IN LA – Los Angeles-based fashion designer Aliona Kononova launched the first in a new series of traveling pop up ateliers where bespoke, fashion pieces are made by the designer in collaboration with her private clients. Inspired by the visitors in Andrei Tarkovsky’s 1972 film Solaris, Kononova’s pop-up “Visitors” is a new, working studio, established to push the limits of what is possible beyond traditional tailoring. Kononova partnered with those in the art, design, fashion and film worlds for recent fashion show and reception to present her Spring/Summer 2018 collection.

Pictured (left) is Petite Meller in the feather dress performing and Valerie Von Sobel (right) with the dandelion head piece.

Photos by Eric Minh Swenson, courtesy Aliona Kononova

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T

Professional Dancers Society to Honor Pianist Vladimir Feltsman To Join American Youth George Chakiris, Barrie Chase and Toni Symphony For Concert Of Modern Works Basil At Gypsy Awards Luncheon ute piece is “brilliant, powerful, Renowned pianist Vladimir

By John L. Seitz Oscar and Golden Globewinning George Chakiris and acclaimed dancer Barrie Chase have been named honorees for the Professional Dancers Society’s (PDS) 31st anniversary Gypsy Awards luncheon on Sunday, April 15 at The Beverly Hilton. Noted choreographer/ director/singer Toni Basil will also be saluted and receive the organization’s Choreographer’s Award.

“We are so pleased to be honoring these outstanding individuals, who have all made such an impact in the entertainment and dance world,” said PDS’ Board Chair Joni Berry and President Mitzi Gaynor.

George Chakiris won both an Oscar and Golden Globe for his iconic role in West Side Story. The Ohio native was also a featured dancer in Marilyn Monroe’s number Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and with Rosemary Clooney in Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me in White Christmas. Besides a career on Broadway and as a pop singer, he appeared on such TV shows as Wonder Woman, Medical Center, Hawaii Five-O, Dallas, Murder, She Wrote, Superboy and the daytime soap Santa Barbara.

Barrie Chase became one of Fred Astaire’s favorite dance partners, first in Silk Stockings and later in several of his TV shows. She appeared in numerous musicals such as Hans Christian Anderson, Call Me Madam, Brigadoon, Kismet, Pal Joey, and Daddy Long Legs and White Christmas, working with such top choreographers as Hermes Pan, Bob Fosse and Bob Sidney, The non-profit PDS, an affiliate of The Actors Fund of America, was formed to serve the professional dancer, active and inactive, and is achieving the long-needed goals of low-income housing; plus retirement and nursing facilities for dancers on both coasts.

Previous Gypsy Award win-

George Chakiris

Feltsman will join the American Youth Symphony (AYS) for a 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 25 performance, part of the LA Phil’s Sounds About Town series, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. Feltsman met AYS Music Director Carlos Izcaray, who will lead the concert, at the Aspen Music Festival.

“He asked me if I would like to play with the symphony and of course I said ’yes,’” Feltsman says. “It’s so important to encourage the next generation of musicians.”

Feltsman also holds the Distinguished Chair of Professor of Piano at the State University of New York, New Paltz, and is a member of the piano faculty at the Mannes College of Music in New York City.

AYS is made up of 100 students, high school through doctoral candidates, from around the world who audition for positions.

Beverly Hills residents Bev-

Vladimir Feltsman

erly Gelfand, Ilene Nathan, Soshana Claman and Mary Cutler are members of the AYS Board of Directors.

The concert will begin with two works by contemporary composer John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Tromba lontana.

Then Feltsman will join the orchestra for Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

The approximately 17-min-

witty and avant garde,” says Feltsman.

Rather than the Chopin piece his teacher wanted him to play, Prokofiev wrote the Concerto, at 18 or 19, to graduate from the St Petersburg Academy.

“So it’s a piece by a young person, played by young people—except the soloist,” Feltsman says.

AYS then performs Blue Cathedral by the Pulitzer Prizewinning contemporary composer Jennifer Higdon, and the night concludes with Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2.

“It’s a great program of 20th and 21st century works,” says Feltsman. “I’m looking forward to it.” The concert marks his first visit to L.A. since opening the Hollywood Bowl season in 2009.

Tickets range from $15-$45 and are available online at https://aysymphony.org/tickets/ or by phone at 310-470-2332.

Barrie Chase

Toni Basil

ners include Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Ben Vereen, Dick Van Dyke, Angela Lansbury, Carl Reiner, Ann-Margret, Florence Henderson, Mary Tyler Moore, Chita Rivera, Julie Andrews, Leslie Caron, Carol Lawrence, Paula Abdul and Carol Channing.

For more information and tickets, visit www.professionaldancerssociety.org or call 310278-5222.

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD—It was a big night for superheroes at the Roger Neal Style Hollywood (RNSH) Oscar Viewing Party in the Hollywood Museum. In the left photo, former “Mr. America” Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) greets former “Miss America” Lee Meriwether (Batman, Star Trek, Land Of The Giants) as they prepare to honor Burt Ward of Batman fame. Meanwhile, Beverly Hills’ own Renee Taylor (right) received the RNSH Icon Award that evening. Photos by William Kidston

KCET To Air Marathon Of Spanish Drama Grand Hotel KCET will air a special marathon of Spanish period drama Grand Hotel, starting at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, March 25.

Eight episodes will be rebroadcast leading up to the season one finale episode.

Dubbed the Spanish Downton Abbey, the series, set in 1905, draws viewers into a world of wealth, grandeur and secrets.

When the head chambermaid goes missing from the luxurious Grand Hotel, her brother arrives to learn the truth about her mysterious disappearance.

His search leads him beyond the hotel’s perfect exterior and through doors that were meant to be shut forever.

The show features an allstar cast of Spanish actors including Yon González, Amaia Salamanca and Adriana Ozore.

For more information, visit

From left, Javier Alarcón (Eloy Azorín), Julio Olmedo (Yon González), Alicia Alarcón (Amaia Salamanca) and Diego Murquía (Pedro Alonso) in Grand Hotel.

www.kcet.org/shows/grandhotel.

Actress, director and producer Eva Longoria is develop-

ing an American version of the series for ABC and ABC Studios with Desperate Housewives writer Brian Tanen.

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L.A. Marathon Race Map

Beit T’Shuvah’s ‘Running For Recovery’ Team To Take Part In L.A. Marathon More than 50 members of Beit T’Shuvah’s Running For Recovery Team will be among the 26,000 participants in Sunday’s 3rd annual Los Angeles Marathon.

The team is comprised of current residents, alumni and community members who have taken the fight against

addiction to the streets of L.A., raising money for those who can’t afford to pay for opioid treatment.

The L.A Marathon offers nonprofits a chance to use the event to increase awareness and raise funds for their causes through the Official Charity Program. Beit T’Shuvah has

been chosen as one of the event’s “Featured Charities.”

Beit T’Shuvah runners will begin at Mile 19 of the course, at 10785 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles.

For more information on Running For Recovery, visit http://www.beittshuvah.org.

L.A. Marathon Heads Through Beverly Hills Sunday

By Victoria Talbot Thousands of runners and fans of the L.A. Marathon will descend on Beverly Hills Sunday for the Skechers Performance L.A. Marathon, which wends its way through the City and up Rodeo Drive on the scenic route from Downtown L.A. to the sea.

Some 24,000 runners, including many Beverly Hills residents, will take part in the 26.2-mile race, representing athletes from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Runners will pass through Beverly Hills beginning at Doheny Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard.

The route will turn west on Burton Way towards Rodeo Drive, then take Rodeo Drive south to Wilshire Boulevard and west to Santa Monica Boulevard.

Wheelchair athletes are anticipated to arrive first, beginning at about 7:20 a.m., with runners following at 8 a.m. Water stations will be located at the intersection of Burton Way and Foothill Drive, and on South Santa Monica and Charleville Boulevard.

There will be a medical station at the Rexford Mini Park at Rexford Drive and Burton Way. Street closures for the event will be throughout the City, from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier.

In Beverly Hills the route will close streets beginning at 5:30 a.m. and reopen at 1 p.m., starting at Doheny Drive and Burton Way and Beverly Drive and South Santa Monica Boulevard.

All roads will be opened by 1:30 p.m. and the remaining runners will be directed to the sidewalks after streets have opened.

Parking structures will open to the public at 450 N. Crescent Drive and 221 N. Crescent Drive.

Message boards will be strategically located to direct vehicles around the City.

For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org/Maratho n prior to March 18.

On the day of the event ,call the City of Beverly Hills hotline at 310-550-4680, or if any suspicious activity is observed during the marathon.

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Over the course of Anderson’s incarceration, armed with new evidence that clearly layers doubt on his conviction, he has attempted to plead his case before nine courts – five state, four federal.

All have returned summary denials with nary a comment.

Stated Anderson: “Every situation there was supposed to be a written ruling and instead I’ve had a summary denial, which simply says, ‘This petition is denied.’ Period. No explanation.

No ruling.

Nothing written.

Simply denied.”

At the time of Anderson’s arrest on July 30, 2004 for allegedly molesting a juvenile – the daughter of a University of Southern California professor who just days after the arrest appears to have filed a patent in China based on research pioneered by Anderson into using Interleukin-12 (IL-12) to treat radiation exposure – Anderson was regarded as the world’s foremost scientist in gene therapy. The girl’s mother, Dr. Yi Zhao, had served as Anderson’s second-in-command at the USC Gene Therapy Laboratories, which he founded in 1992 following his ground-breaking work at National Institutes of Health where he had performed the world’s first successful gene therapy procedure.

Anderson, whose 178 IQ outranks that of geniuses Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, said he had orignally been working in pursuit of a way to cure cancer when he stumbled on a way to manipulate IL-12 to allow cells to heal from radiation poisoning.

“It has enormous military implications [which] I wasn’t thinking about. I was only thinking about cancer,” Anderson said.

It is this lack of understanding about the potential military applications that Anderson contends caused him to become the victim of Chinese espionage. Such an allegation is not without precedent. A decade after Anderson’s arrest, six Chinese citizens – including two USC-trained professors who graduated with electricalengineering degrees in 2006 – were charged by the Justice Department with espionage.

To this day, Zhao continues to be listed on USC’s website as an Assistant Professor of Research Medicine.

Zhao’s faculty webpage credits her with having published just once, in 2005, with the abstract listing her as a coauthor along with Anderson and two others. The 2005 publication’s conclusion is particularly meaningful in light of Anderson’s arrest and Zhao’s subsequently published patent in China: “Soluble factor(s) from bone marrow cells can

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rescue lethally irradiated mice by protecting endogenous hematopoietic stem cells.”

A 2002 email from USC’s Deputy Director at the time Nolan Gomm to Carol Mauch, currently USC’s general counsel, speculated that the value of an anti-irradiation product derived from IL-12 could be around $9 billion.

According to a news article published in China last year, Qingdao Litai Kang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, which Zhao founded in China to pursue work based on her Asian patent, appears to have created an anti-irradiation drug to help patients with tumors, which the company eventually plans to sell in the U.S. In 2010, a Chinese journal reported that Zhao’s company had successfully tested IL-12 on monkeys as part of its research with a military linked science institute.

While it now appears clear that the Chinese military has an antidote to lethal radiation after radiation, unlike the United States, Anderson said that it was only after his conviction that he concluded that Zhao engineered the molestation allegations in order to take control of the lab.

“I think it’s very unlikely that he’s guilty,” opined Pulitzer-prize winning author Jared Diamond, Anderson’s one-time roommate while the two were pre-med students at Harvard University. “French has character traits...that make him very prone to be naive or do foolish things. I have no difficulty at all picturing him setting himself up for what happened.”

Diamond is among hundreds of prominent individuals, including Nobel laureates, scientists, professors and longtime friends who came forward in the wake of Anderson’s arrest to support his claim of innocence.

“I don’t see the slightest indication that he did what he was accused of,” Diamond added. “What I saw of French and French’s sexuality was normal American adult heterosexual behavior with not the slightest hint of interest in minors.”

In fact, the results of a plethysmography test, which the L.A. County Superior Court judge refused to allow Anderson’s trial attorney to present to the jury, found that Anderson had no pedophiliac tendencies.

His sentence carries with it a lifetime of consequences, including having to register as a sex offender and having most people instinctively believe that it’s true. At least for the next five years he will have to wear an ankle monitor and be restricted in his activities, including how far he can drive from his home.

His wife, Kathy, a luminary in her own right who retired as chief of Surgery from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles a few

weeks before Anderson’s arrest, has stood by her husband’s side from the moment he first told her he had been arrested.

But what Anderson still desires, beyond living once again with his wife of 56 years, is to have the world recognize his innocence.

Following his ninth summary denial earlier this year, this time by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in February Anderson’s attorney Doug Otto filed a Writ of Certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the Court to review the decision.

“I’m not sure if my case is unique and I’ve been kept in prison simply to shut me up and not allow me a public voice, or if I’m simply one of thousands. I don’t know,” Anderson surmised in one phone call from the California Institution for Men in Chino, where he has spent the past seven years sleeping in a dormitory with 100 other men over 65. “There is one piece of evidence and that is that the Attorney General did submit a document in which it states, and I quote: ‘Anderson is expected to die in prison.’”

It appears, however, that the world’s one-time foremost scientist in gene therapy will not die in prison.

Otto maintains that if a litany of exculpatory evidence had been allowed into Anderson’s trial, the jurors would have made a very different decision in July 2006 when he was convicted. The conviction relied largely on the testimony of the girl, who was 19 at the time of the trial, and a sting recording outside the South Pasadena Library made by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department.

The case, however, is by no means black and white. Email correspondence between Anderson and the girl, whom he had spent years mentoring from the time she was 10 to 14 at the behest of her mother, conveys a nuanced relationship in her teenage years where the scientist appears to treat her more like a close friend than a mentee.

The recording, which the Courier listened to, is chilling, particularly so because at the end of the conversation, after having apologized to the girl, Anderson offers her a ride in his car.

The recording begins with the girl, who is presumably wearing a hidden recording device, laughing with police.

The girl then exits a car, walks for a while, eventually using the bathroom before continuing her walk. With the exception of a few unintelligible lines uttered to people she seemingly knows, the girl is silent.

When she encounters Anderson, she immediately accuses him of molesting her.

Throughout the conversation, it is clear that she is in control; he comes across as meek and distraught.

ROMEO AND JULIET – With two shows set for Saturday, it’s not too late to see the Joffrey Ballet’s production of Romeo & Juliet at the Los Angeles Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Presented by Dance at the Music Center, choreographer Krzysztof Pastor’s new take on this perennial classic, which had its West Coast premiere last Friday night, sets William Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers against a backdrop of politics and war beginning in Mussolini-era 1930s Italy and spanning through the rise of the Red Brigade in the 1950s to the 1990s during Silvio Berlusconi’s leadership. Propelled by Sergei Prokofiev’s lushly dramatic 1935 score while attired in costumes created by Tatyana Van Walsum, the dancers skillfully convey all the intensity inherent in this timeless tale of love and loyalty. Pictured: Christine Rocas and Rory Hohenstein.

Photo by Cheryl Mann

It is hard not to believe that he is guilty when listening to the recording.

Anderson readily admits that the recording, in which he appears to be apologizing to the girl for molesting her, makes him appear guilty.

However, he has long contended that she never accused him of molesting her; instead, he asserts that she asked him why he pushed her so hard academically, and it is to that statement that he is responding with apologies.

In the intervening years since the recording was made in 2004, five technology experts have gone on record in support of Anderson’s claim that the recording was altered.

In 2008, signal processing expert Pablo Valencia submitted a signed declaration that after having analyzed the digital audio recording using forensic software, he came to the conclusion that the dialogue was rearranged to make Anderson appear guilty.

“My feeling is that...French has been the victim of unethical behavior by the police,” Valencia told the Courier.

Further, Otto said he has evidence that documents the falseness of every piece of damaging evidence used against Anderson during the jury trial to convict him, in addition to documentation that the L.A. Sheriff’s Department falsified evidence. Anderson said he plans to file a civil law-

suit against the department upon his release to force an investigation.

Anderson further contends that the reason his alleged victim never filed a civil suit after his criminal conviction was because the attorneys who had represented the family realized it was “a set-up.”

“They could easily have won a lawsuit,” Anderson said.

“We had no defense. What defense would we have? I had been convicted.”

By comparison, a $34 million civil verdict against O.J. Simpson finding him responsible for the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman followed his notorious acquittal for their murder.

Indeed, it was that very case that shone a public light on the fact that police are not immune from planting evidence in cases where they suspect guilt.

Whether or not Anderson’s latest effort to move forward with his petition for innocence gains traction and the U.S. Supreme Court actually gives him a chance to plead his case remains to be seen. And as to what the world has lost out on by imprisoning one of the nation’s top scientists for over a decade is complete conjecture.

But one thing is certain: China has surged ahead of the U.S. in creating an anti-irradiation drug using the data that Anderson pioneered in his USC lab.

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Night Watch each day.

According to Assistant Police Chief Marc Coopwood, the City has a rate of 3.5 officers for every 1,000 residents.

“There is nobody close in this region,” he said, citing a 1.5 average.

The school district is not offering to pay the cost for any officers. The LA Unified School District pays directly for their School Resource Officers.

The City Council has offered to pay for all officers, and posed no limits on funding for additional officers if the need arises and has offered to supplement the school’s safety program with three additional officers, totaling five SROs, for the next 45 days while schools enhance internal procedures and infrastructure. They have said they will extend funding officers if the district needs more time to seal campuses, install cameras and fill other security gaps. The fence around the high school is completed.

The BHPD has also allocated more officers to school areas during pick up/drop off, and traffic control officers.

Nonetheless, Tanenbaum used the opportunity to rail at the BHPD and the City Council for over 20 minutes before allowing Coopwood to even speak on behalf of the BHPD. The Assistant Chief laid out the three-pronged plan the City and the BHPD are deploying, which the Department has been promoting at Town Halls, PTAs and a City Council Special Meeting last week, which currently includes the SROs and a dedicated patrol team deployed geographically to the same neighborhood for at least six months at a time. The Adopt-a-School program allows officers to patrol the areas around the campus, as well as

on the campus, and to know the rhythms and nuances of the communities to better recognize anomalies that could be signs of trouble.

Coopwood was well-prepared for the onslaught coming from Tanenbaum and the residents, whose comments included arming educators.

Wednesday morning three students were injured by Seaside City's mayor pro tem, Dennis Alexander, who is a reserve officer with the Sand City Police Department and a teacher, who accidently discharged a semiautomatic handgun as it was pointed at the ceiling during a firearms safety course, highlighting issues with having more guns on school campuses.

Coopwood pointed out that in his interactions with parents, many do not know their children’s access code for their cellphones, where they can monitor their kids social media interactions.

Counseling and mental health were not addressed by Tanenbaum, except that Coopwood said that parents need to be aware.

Speakers lined up, initially to talk about school safety, but also to discourse on issues of public safety and burglaries.

Many residents seemed unaware that the passage of Prop. 47, Prop. 57 and AB 109 in 2011-2016, released “nonviolent” and “low-level” criminals from California jails.

The residents talked about their experiences with burglaries and even being held up at gunpoint.

According to Coopwood, the City has a 13 percent decrease in residential burglaries from year-to-date over 2017. There has been an 8 percent increase in vehicle burglaries over 2017 year-to-date.

Beverly Hills, according to Executive Assistant Emma Nica,

Mirisch provided graphics showing the density in Beverly Hills at Elevado/Maple if SB 827 is passed.

has a 19 percent increase in arrests in 2017, and the City “continues to experience the lowest incidence of violent crime (as much as half) when compared to surrounding jurisdictions. The response time remains exceptional, at 2.6 minutes.

Following resident Pamela Beck’s comments, Coopwood began to answer her with his hand-held microphone.

Tanenbaum snatched the microphone from his hand and handed it to another organizer seated at a table in front of the room, rudely silencing the Assistant Chief.

Coopwood was gracious, but visibly frustrated.

The topic was allotted one hour; 90 minutes later, White asked Tanenbaum to move on to the next agenda item.

Tanenbaum granted microphone access to a few more speakers before introducing Councilmember John Mirisch who spoke on the SB 827.

Following the public safety item, the once-packed house had cleared the room, leaving behind only a handful of people for the rest of the program.

Mirisch was eloquent on SB 827, which is a Planning and Zoning law introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener from San Francisco.

The bill proposes the densi-

fication of housing developments and even, density bonuses and other concessions to developers for developing housing units near “transit-rich” areas, preempting any restrictions by local zoning. The bill would take all control of development out of the hands of local government in any area within a half mile of a major transit stop (four buses per hour), and exempt density, Floor Area Ratio (FAR), parking requirements, and height limitations.

The plan would, in effect, allow developers to demolish private homes within ½ mile of a bus stop and construct highdensity multi-family dwellings up to eight stories in height, throughout much of Beverly Hills, putting the interests of developers over the interests of the neighborhood in the haste to construct more lowerincome and multi-family dwellings in California.

The plan has gained traction throughout the Bay Area, and, said Mirisch, is supported by “YIMBYs” (Yes in My Backyard), or what he called, “developers and Silicon Valley Billionaires.” Mirisch detailed a Twitter exchange with Sen. Wiener, describing “vile, antiSemitic attacks,” and said that Wiener is using Beverly Hills as the poster child for what he

feels needs to be changed.

Mirisch asked that residents be aware of this bill and that they join him to support the amendment of the California Constitution “to protect local control” and prevent Sacramento and San Francisco from taking over.

Following Mirisch’s nonagendized presentation, the small audience heard five minutes each from residents Debbie Weiss and Ann Ostroff.

Weiss led the City to pass the Hillside Ordinance, and inspired a large number of residents to activism that resulted in the passage of the Basement Ordinance last month.

Ostroff’s presentation was cut off so that Thomas White could report on progress that has been made in transparency in government through the Sunshine Task Force. Residents will now have the “last word” in government hearings before the Council and be able to rebut misleading or wrongful statements by developers or other speakers.

Finally, Steven Weinglass spoke to encourage participation in government, but as he pointed out, he was “preaching to the choir.” The audience had dwindled to only a dozen.

There will be another Town Hall March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Gallery in City Hall.

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L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective. 1981 by Barbara Carrasco. Photo by Sean Meredith.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is presenting “Sin Censura: A Mural Remembers L.A.” featuring Chicana artist Barbara Carrasco’s landmark 1981 mural “L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective,” on view now through Aug. 18 at the museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., L.A. This is the first time the full length of the mural, which portrays the city’s history through a series of vignettes woven into the flowing hair of La Reina de Los Ángeles (the queen of Los Angeles), will be shown inside a museum setting, presented across three gallery walls.

The installation will include a 70” digital touchscreen offering visitors the opportunity to explore the vignettes depicted in the 80-foot panoramic mural, as well as historical reference material used by the artist (some of which is from the museum’s own collections) and behindthe-scenes looks at the making of the mural.

The exhibit is free with museum admission. For more information, visit nhm.org.

• • • • • Jeffrey K a h a n e makes his first appearance in his new role as Conductor Laureate of the Los Angeles Chamber O r c h e s t r a Jeffrey Kahane (LACO) with the West Coast premiere of Pierre Jalbert’s Violin Concerto, featuring LACO Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 18 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr. A co-commission by LACO, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Milwaukee Orchestra, Jalbert’s work was written for the concertmasters of the three orchestras.

Kahane, who stepped down as LACO music director last June after a 20-year tenure, also conducts Respighi’s Three Botticelli Pictures, and contin-

ues LACO's multi-year exploration of Haydn’s 12 London symphonies with Symphony No. 99 in E-Flat Major, the seventh in the sequence.

Tickets start at $27 and may be purchased online at http://www.laco.org or by calling 213-622-7001, ext. 1.

• • • • • Five-time nominee and winner of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Solo Performance, Pick of the Fringe, and Encore! Producer’s Awards Under The Jello Mold, written and performed by Jennie Fahn, opens at 5 p.m., Sunday, March 18 at The Pico, 10508 W. Pico Blvd. in Rancho Park.

Directed by Tom Cavanaugh, the comedy is about how Fahn dealt with her “character of a mother” during what turned out to be her mother’s final act.

Not only did her mom hide her post-mortem instructions in a specific spot, she was also hiding a long-held secret.

The 80-minute show is told in anecdotes, characters, and song. Performances will be at 5 p.m. Sundays through May 6.

Tickets are $30 and available by phone at 800-838-3006 or online at https://underthejellomold.com.

• • • • • For the ninth straight year, the Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) will present “A Week of French Language Cinema in Los Angeles,“ with nightly screenings of acclaimed Francophone films, Sunday, March 18 to Friday, March 23 at the theatre at Le Lycée Francais de Los Angeles, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. The program includes films from Switzerland, Burkina Faso, Canada, France, Quebec and Belgium with English subtitles.

All 7:30 p.m. screenings are preceded by 7 p.m. receptions.

Tickets, $5 per screeing, are available at http://tinyurl.com/ofmdyxh or $20 for the whole week, https://tinyurl.com/y9unpd5e.

For more information, visit http://www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com/.

• • • • • Designers, chefs, florists, and vendors throughout the region will showcase their tablescaping skills at “Tables That Bloom-Spring into Design,” a benefit for the Blind Children’s Center and Delta Gamma Foundation, Tuesday, March 20 at The California Club, 538 S Flower St, L.A. The morning will begin with a reception and table viewing at 11 a.m. and luncheon at

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Keynote speaker will be entrepreneur Erin Condren, founder of the online stationary outlet Erin Condren Design. She also created the trademarked classic coiled organizer known as the LifePlanner.

Tickets, including the luncheon and parking, are $95.

For more information contact Samantha Fong, 323-6642153, ext. 2339, or samantha@blindchildrenscenter.org.

• • • • • The Musical Theatre Guild (MTG) will present a benefit performance of Hollywood Revisited, a celebration of Hollywood’s Golden Age, featuring original film costumes, at 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 26 at the Colony Theatre, 555 N. Third St., Burbank.

The singing and dancing review features performers wearing clothes from the wardrobes of Marilyn Monroe, Ginger, Rogers Julie Andrews, Gene Kelly, Bette Davis, Donald O’Connor, Mae West, Bing Crosby and Judy Garland.

The costumes, part of an assemblage of more than 500, are from the collection of curator Greg Schreiner, director of Special Collections at The Hollywood Museum. Schreiner also serves as musical director and provides context and narration for the review.

Ticket proceeeds benefit the MTG’s youth outreach programs.

Tickets range from $35-$50 and are available by calling 866-811-411 or online at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/ pe.c/10248884.

• • • • • The Lifedriven Foundation will hold a “Playroom Fundraiser,” to help raise money for a new playroom at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for children going through cancer treatment,

from 6-10 p.m., Thursday, March 29 at the Infiniti Beverly Hills showroom, 8825 Wilshire Blvd.

The event will include a performance by KIDZ BOP’S Isaiah Morgan and a live auction.

Children undergoing cancer treatment at Cedars will walk a runway in fashions by Royalty Brown.

Tickets start at $60 and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l ifedriven-foundation-playroomfundraiser-tickets43418463794?mc_cid=3818fd 2ee8&mc_eid=[UNIQID].

• • • • • Comedy legend John Cleese will headline an evening of conversation and audience Q&A beginning at 8 p . m . , S a t u r d a y, March 31 at The Saban T h e a t r e , John Cleese 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.

Cleese’s stories of his life and career will follow a showing of Monty Python And The Holy Grail on the big screen.

On TV, Cleese has appeared on Cheers, Third Rock from the Sun, Will & Grace, and the Emmy-nominated TLC documentary The Human Face with John Cleese. His film credits include Silverado, The Out-OfTowners, Rat Race and Kenneth Branagh’s Frankenstein.

Tickets start at $59. To purchase and for more information, visit https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/johncleese-beverly-hills/ or call 888645-5006.

Resident, Agent Janine Gershon Honored In Top Agent Magazine Janine Gershon of Douglas Elliman Real Estate was featured in last month’s national and international editions of Top Agent Magazine.

The magazine features topproducing agents in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, offering an indepth look at their careers.

To be considered for the publication, all professionals, including mortgage agents and affiliates, must go through a nomination and interview process.

Candidates are then evaluated on production, professionalism and industry and community involvement.

A long-time Beverly Hills resident and licensed agent for 40 years, Gershon is a representative of the Combined Los Angeles/Westside Multiple Listing Service, frequently providing

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member orientations, informational forums, and technology presentations and training to more than 14,000 members.

She is currently testing the new MLS VESTAPLUS software, working with the Product Development Team to make it even more agent-friendly and useful.

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department.”

The Panel has widespread support in the City. “The Chief’s initiative to create this community panel is the best way for us to maintain the high level of safety for this community and involve informed and engaged citizens to offer feedback and guidance on how we can be at our best in keeping our schools and neighborhoods safe,” explained City Manager Mahdi Aluzri. “These residents and businesses will be able to educate their neighbors, friends, families and coworkers on the importance of everyone working together to reduce crime.”

The Panel will be comprised of a rotating membership of up to 20 citizens in the community “who represent a range of interests and experience,” said Spagnoli. It will provide a forum for the community to discuss policing concepts, strategies, crime, safety and a range of community concerns.

The Panel, which will consist of Beverly Hills residents, business owners and people who are active in the Beverly Hills Community, will meet on a monthly basis.

“We need the community to be involved in public safety and fighting crime. The more the community members are involved in practicing crime

prevention and ‘see something, say something,’ the better.”

Their duties will include acting as a sounding board for the Chief of Police regarding community needs and concerns and providing community feedback to current and proposed police programs and priorities. They will be able to apprise the Chief of Police directly of the community’s need for police services. They will assist in educating the community at large about the function and role of the Beverly Hills Police Department. The Panel will cover businesses, schools and visitors.

Members will be selected by the Chief of Police and will serve for a minimum of one year to a maximum of two years and they will be selected based on their commitment to the community.

“We will continue to host community outreach meetings and events to engage the community,” said Spagnoli. “This panel will expand our reach with a standing meeting on current topics. Having a group of community members that represent a broad base for thoughtful discussions will ensure that our delivery of service aligns with contemporary policing models and a high level of community safety.

Criminals need to know that, if you come to Beverly Hills, you will get caught!”

ANTI-TRUMP FESTIVAL – Demonstrators filled Beverly Gardens Park in front of the Beverly Hills sign, replete with a hot dog vendor, a band and a blow-up Trump doll.

More than 50 Beverly Hills Police officers were deployed to keep the peace. The demonstration was in protest of Trump’s Southern California visit, which bypassed Beverly Hills entirely. The group protesting Tuesday evening was the Venice Resistance. On Monday, a much smaller protest in support of DACA, was organized

by State Senator Kevin DeLeon.

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with the Mayor Mondays, said Bosse.

This is an opportunity for everyone in the community to enjoy a final fling with Bosse, who as mayor, has been exceptionally connected and responsive to the public.

Bosse will return to the

City Council as a councilmember, and going forward, she promises to be just as receptive and available to the people she serves.

Vice Mayor Julian Gold, who will be installed as Mayor at the March 20 City Council reorganization meeting to be held at the Academy Theatre, has confirmed with Bosse that he will continue BOLD - with

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An’s signature fusion cuisine will remain a constant inspiration at both restaurants, yet each establishment will have two different dining experiences with Chef Tony Nguyen at the culinary helm for both restaurants. Nguyen previously worked at House of AN’s Orange County restaurant, AnQi. The newly revamped Crustacean restaurant on the ground floor which opened this week features a completely

Crustacean’s Pho Soup Dumplings are delicious.

new menu composed of revamped Crustacean classics and modern Vietnamese fare

her assistance.

For those who have missed the opportunity to join Mayor Bosse on her weekly walks, this is the last chance. Join Bosse at 8:30 a.m. for the final Walk with the Mayor. Just be at the Crescent steps of City Hall with comfortable walking shoes and be ready for an adventure.

“Monday is my favorite day of the week!” says Bosse. such as “Surf & Turf Sashimi,” which includes wild salmon, A-5 Wagyu, crispy garlic, purple potato, and tobacco chili vinaigrette. The “Hearts of Palm,” a vegan take on the crab cake with spicy aioli, as well as the Pho Soup Dumplings (pictured) are not to be missed.

The bar program has likewise been revamped, with intriguing cocktails added like the “Artichoke Old Fashioned” with Cynar Amaro, Whitford Reserve Bourbon, bitters, Martel Cognac, and Demerara fivespice syrup.

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BIRTHDAYS–Erik Estrada and Kate Nelligan (Mar. 16); Rob Lowe, Roberta Lederman, Lesley-Anne Down, Barry Brucker, Patrick Duffy, Sam Goldman, Gary Briskman, and Kurt Russell (Mar. 17); Bruce Willis, Lily Collins, Glenn Close, Sue Rosenwasser, Patrick McGoohan and Ursula Andress (Mar. 19); William Hurt, Carl Reiner, Jerry Reed, Holly Hunter, Edoardo Ballerini, Kathy Ireland and Theresa Russell (Mar. 20); Timothy Dalton, Matthew Broderick, Al Freeman, Jr., and Gary Oldman (Mar. 21); George Benson, Jimmy Delshad, Bob Costas, Matthew Modine, Lena Olin and William Shatner (Mar. 22); Dani Beck, Marvin Gayle, Liam Curtin, and Amanda Plummer (Mar. 23).

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup

The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with WCRF co-founders Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jamie Tisch welcomed guests and raised more than $1.5 million at “An Unforgettable Evening,” presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, at The Beverly Wilshire.

Emceed by Emmy-winning host James Corden, the event included dinner, an awards presentation and a musical performance by Grammy-winning international icon Pitbull with an 11song medley including his hits Give Me Everything, Don’t Stop The Party, Fireball, and I know You Want Me. Tom Ford presented the Nat King Cole Award to Grammy and Oscar-winning recording artist Jennifer Hudson for her ongoing philanthropic work around women’s issues. Rita Wilson gave actress Sofia Vergara the Courage Award for her continued support and dedication to raising awareness for cancer research in all its forms.

Among the many guests spotted in the ballroom.....Jennifer Meyer, Loni Love, Lisa and David Klein, Jennifer Tilly, Debbie Allen, Alexandra von Furstenberg, Rachel Lauder, Lisa Eisner, Alex Pettyfer, Lisa Kudrow, Lois Robbins, Julie Bowen, Alexa Dell, Jon and Lizzie Tisch, Lori Loughlin and Olivia Jade, Ashley Hart, Jessica Hart, Joe Manganiello, Candace Nelson, Irena Medavoy, Stephanie Pratt, Maz Jobrani, Natalie Martinez, Tamara Mellon, David Walton and Majandra Delfino Proceeds benefited The Women’s Cancer Research Fund (www.wcrfcure.org), a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation supporting innovative research, education and outreach directed at the development of more effective approaches to the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of women’s cancers.

UNFORGETTABLE–It was truly an “Unforgettable Evening” at The Beverly Wilshire for the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s benefit.

Left photo: fashion designer Tom Ford with honorary chairs, actress Rita Wilson and director Steven Spielberg. Top photos (from left): actor Joe Manganiello, and co-honorees, actresses Sofia Vergara and Jennifer Hudson; above: actresses Lori Loughlin, Lisa Kudrow, and Julie Bowen.

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VIEWING PARTY–Several members of the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild got together for an Oscar night viewing party in the home of Patricia Mock (seated, left) with President Carolyn Fried and Board Chair Janet Salter. Standing (from left) are: Judson Mock, Ruth Flinkman Mirandy, James Jahant, Dorothy Victor, Mary Cutler and David Stafford. The guild’s annual “Sunday in the Park” will be held at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive this Sunday (March 18) from 11:30 a.m. and honor actress Constance Towers and realtor/singer Michael Libow, plus present winners of its Spotlight Awards for the Julie Harris Playwright competition. For ticket information, call 310-273-4311.

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At the same time new construction is changing the face and façade of downtown Palm Springs, an event showcasing the architectural history of the city, also known as “Paradise under the Palms,” was being displayed as part of Modernism Week, which in spite of its name, was held over 11 days this past February.

Modernism Week pays homage to and celebrates midcentury art, design and culture in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. This year’s event was the 13th annual and had a combined estimated attendance of more then 126,000 people and generated more than $47 million in gross revenues.

Tickets for the Oct. 19-24 fall preview of Modernism Week go on sale Aug. 1. Next year’s big event will be held Feb. 1424, with tickets available from Nov. 1. ****** Palm Springs voters will go to the polls June 5 to resolve (or maybe not) what has been a contentious issue between local residents and renters … issues which can affect locals and vacationers alike.

The issue is whether or not a homeowner can rent their residence for less than 28 sequential days. Those in favor would have the benefit of extra income and the city gets permit fees, much like a bed tax. Those in opposition assert that their property value will diminish as renters move in and out, damaging the property.

Seems as it’s a fairly simple issue; but, wait. What about the land owned by Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians?

Covering Palm Springs in a checkerboard pattern, its reservation is a sovereign nation and does not have to abide by local ordinances. This is not an insignificant fact as almost onethird of the short-term “vacation rentals” in Palm Springs (about 1,800) are on land owned by the tribe and they have already indicated that they don’t favor any new restrictions or vacation rentals.

So, even if the city’s voters approve a ballot initiative calling for a ban on rentals of less than 28 days in residential neighborhood, the tribe could choose to allow rental owners with the right to continue renting their homes.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 18-O-2750

Article 14. Human Resources Department

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ESTABLISHING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND REGARDING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

2-3-1401: CREATION AND FUNCTIONS:

RECITALS WHEREAS, the divisions of finance and human resources are under the umbrella of the administrative services department; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to create a separate finance department and human resources department in place of the current administrative services department; and WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has not been active for many years in the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City hereby renames, amends and restates Article 6 (“Administrative Services Department”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURE”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code as follows: Article 6. Finance Department 2-3-601: CREATION AND FUNCTIONS: The finance department is hereby established and shall be under the direction of the director of finance who shall be accountable to the city manager. The duties of the director of finance shall be as follows:

The human resources department is hereby established and shall be under the direction of the director of human resources who shall be accountable to the city manager. The duties of the director of human resources shall be as follows: A. Administer the personnel system rules and regulations; B. Formulate and recommend for approval the policies and procedures regarding the personnel management of the city;

K. All references to the "department of finance administration" shall now mean "department of finance".

B. Act as the accounting officer of the city, maintain records reflecting the current financial condition of the city, and furnish advice and reports on city financial matters as may be requested by the city manager; C. Institute and administer a system of accounts and financial reports, and approve the payment of vouchers and the payroll; D. Act as the purchasing agent of the city and perform such duties as may be imposed by law upon that position; E. Administer the annual budget, interpret the purpose and intent of appropriations, and account for appropriations and expenditures; F. Direct and supervise the administration of general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, management and budget, revenue administration, and cashiering and utility billing, and establish procedures and policies for their effective administration; G. Administer and enforce the business tax, uniform transient occupancy tax, and other taxes administered by the City; and H. Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager.

SECTION 2. The City hereby adds Article 14 (“Human Resources Department”) to Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURE”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code as follows:

All references to the "superintendent of the building department" shall now mean "department of community development".

All references to the "department of library and community services" shall now mean "department of community services".

JJ. All references to the "transportation department" shall now mean "department of community development".

M. All references to the "department of planning and community development" shall now mean "department of community development".

KK. All references to the "transportation and engineering department" shall now mean "department of community development".

N. All references to the "department of transportation" shall now mean "department of community development".

LL. All references to the "transportation official" shall now mean "director of community development".

L.

O. All references to the "director of building and planning" shall now mean "director of community development".

references to the MM. All "transportation/engineering official" shall now mean "director of community development".

All references to the "director of building and safety" shall now mean "director of community development".

NN. All references to the "water department" shall now mean "department of public works".

F. Administer the employee benefits program;

Q. All references to the "director of finance administration" shall now mean "director of finance".

OO. All references to the "water manager" shall now mean "director of public works".

G. Prepare, promulgate, and enforce, with the approval of the city manager, such administrative regulations as are deemed necessary to accomplish assigned responsibilities; and

R. All references to the "director of human relations" shall now mean "human services administrator".

SECTION 4. The City hereby renames, amends and restates Article 3 (“Civil Service Commission”) of Chapter 2 (“COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURE”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code as follows:

C. Provide personnel services for city employees; D. Administer the city's insurance programs;

P. E. Administer the risk management program;

H. Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager.

SECTION 3. The City hereby amends and restates Section 2-3-001 (“Department and Position Name Modifications”) of Article 0 (“Name Modifications”) to Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURE”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code as follows:

S. All references to the "director of human services" shall now mean "director of human resources".

T.

V. 2-3-001: DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS: Wherever in this Code the following department and position names appear, it shall be understood to mean the new names listed below: A. All references to the "Building and Safety Department" shall now mean "Department of Community Development".

All references to the "director of planning" shall now mean "director of community development".

U. All references to the "director of planning and community development" shall now mean "director of community development".

Article 0. Name Modifications A. Act as ex officio finance director under provisions of the state Government Code and pursuant to section 40805.5 thereof perform the financial and accounting duties imposed on the city clerk commencing with section 40802, and pursuant to section 37209 perform the duties imposed on the city clerk relative to issuance of warrants commencing with section 37203;

II.

All references to the "director of public services" shall now mean "director of public works".

W. All references to the "director of recreation and parks" shall now mean "director of community services".

X. All references to the "director of traffic and parking" shall now mean "director of public works".

Y.

All references to the "director of transportation" shall now mean "director of community development".

B. All references to the "building and safety division" shall now mean "department of community development".

Z. All references to the "director of transportation and engineering" shall now mean "director of community development".

C. All references to the "building department" shall now mean "department of community development".

AA. All references to the "human services department" shall now mean "human resources department".

D. All references to the "building director" shall now mean "director of community development".

BB. All references to the "library and community services department" shall now mean "community services department".

E. All references to the "building division" shall now mean "building and safety division of the department of community development".

F.

All references to the "California department of health services" shall now mean "California department of public health".

G. All references to the "building inspector" shall now mean "director of community development".

H. All references to “chief financial officer” shall now mean “director of finance.”

CC. All references to the "planning department" shall now mean "department of community development".

DD. All references to the "planning director" shall now mean "director of community development".

EE. All references to the "public services department" shall now mean "department of public works".

FF. All references to the "public works administrator" shall now mean "director of public works".

I.

All references to the "city controller" shall now mean "director of finance".

GG. All references to the "recreation and parks department" shall now mean "department of community services".

J.

All references to the "department of building and safety" shall now mean "department of community development".

HH. All references to the "recreation department" shall now mean "department of community services".

Article 3 (“Reserved”) SECTION 5. The City hereby renames, amends and restates Section 25-209 (“Appeal to Civil Service Commission” of Article 2 (“Personnel Procedures”) of Chapter 5 (“CIVIL SERVICE, PERSONNEL PROCEDURES, AND EMPLOYEE REGULATIONS”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURE”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code as follows: 2-5-209: APPEAL OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND GRIEVANCES: An employee's rights regarding appealing a disciplinary action or a grievance shall be governed solely by any provisions related to such appeals that may be contained in the memorandum of understanding between the city and the employee organization.

SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirtyfirst (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: March 6, 2018 Effective: April 6, 2018 LILI BOSSE Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk Continue to Page 21 >>>

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APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Wunderlich, Friedman, Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROCHELLE BLANK Case No. 18STPB01672 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROCHELLE BLANK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John David Wilson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that John David Wilson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 22, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept.

No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARK WALDMAN ESQ SBN 67916 LAW OFFICES OF MARK WALDMAN 1900 AVE OF THE STARS STE 960 LOS ANGELES CA 90067 CN946927 BLANK Mar 2,9,16, 2018 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018050531 The following is/are doing business as: DETTA VIGIL GALLERY 525 N. Flores St. #1, West Hollywood, CA 90048; Bernadeta Vigil 525 N. Flores St. #1, West Hollywood, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Bernadeta Vigil, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2018; Published: March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2018 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES PROJECT 18-27 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 345 FOOTHILL ROAD BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210 REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS: GREYSTONE MANSION RESTORATION PROJECTS Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders for various restoration projects at Greystone Mansion (“Project”) must be pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that Project. This prequalification is valid for two years and for more than one project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid. The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Contractors are encouraged to submit prequalification packages as soon as possible, so that they may be notified of omissions of information to be remedied or of their prequalification status in advance of the prequalification deadline for this Project.

Answers to questions contained in the attached questionnaire (posted on the City’s Website [Beverlyhills.org -> Business -> Bid Listings -> Prequalification Package for Greystone Mansion Restoration Projects]) are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified to bid on the Project, and reserves the right to check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity for a hearing consistent with the hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating.

While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.

The prequalification packages should be submitted under seal to the Office of the City Clerk, City of Beverly Hills, 455 North Rexford Drive, Room 290, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The following should be clearly marked on the outside of the package “CONFIDENTIAL PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE GREYSTONE MANSION RESTORATION PROJECTS” For any Questions regarding the questionnaire and the qualification package contact, Mandana Motahari (email:mmotahari@beverlyhills.org).

The prequalification packages submitted

by Contractors are not public records and

are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing.

State law requires that the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated at the end of the form, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the Contractor on whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final determinations. The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit prequalification packages during regular working hours on any day that the offices of the CITY are open. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date indicated above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be pre-qualified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may be found not prequalified for either omission of or falsification of, any requested information.

Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to pre-qualify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is begun by the Contractor delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not pre-qualified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and not later than five business days prior to the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Public Works Department senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to

present evidence, information and arguments as to why the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified. Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written determination as to whether the Contractor is pre-qualified. It is the intention of the CITY that the date for the submission and opening of bids will not be delayed or postponed to allow for completion of an appeal process.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018030191 The following is/are doing business as: DAILY ROOTINES 438 S. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rebecca Friedman 438 S. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2018: Rebecca Friedman, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 05, 2018; Published: February 23, March 02, 09, 16, 2018 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018050532 The following is/are doing business as: JACK LENNY ASSOCIATES 9454 Wilshire Blvd. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; James P. Lenny A/K/A Jim Lenny 9454 Wilshire Blvd. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ethel Kong A/K/A/ Kim Lang 100 West 57th St. #31, New York, NY 10019; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed May 1978: James P. Lenny A/K/A Jim Lenny, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 01, 2018; Published: March 09, 16, 23, 30, 2018 LACC N/C

SUMMONS (CIVIL ACTION) CA No: ST-17-CV-410 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: HENRY FONG, individual YOU ARE SUMMONED BY PLANTIFF: RC ST. THOMAS, LLC To:

Henry Fong, Defendant 9152 Alden Dr. #8, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 622 N.Flagler Beach Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

ACTION FOR DEBT AND FORECLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE Within the time limited by law (see note below) you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a claim filed against you in this action. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the Complaint for ACTION FOR DEBT AND FORECLOSURE OF REAL PROPERTY MORTGAGE. Richard P. Farrelly, Esq. Birch, de Jongh & Hindels, PLLC Poinsettia House at Bluebeard’s Castle 1330 Estate Taarnebjerg, St. Thomas, USVI 00802 Tel: (340)774-1100 Fax: (340)774-7300 NOTE: The defendant, if served personally, is required to file his/her answer or other defense with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the plaintiff’s attorney within twenty (20) days after service of this summons, excluding the date of service. If served by publication or by personal service outside of the jurisdiction, the defendant is required to file his/her answer or other defense with the Clerk of this Court, and to serve a copy thereof upon the attorney for the plaintiff within thirty (30) days after the completion of the period of publication or personal service outside of the jurisdiction.

If you fail to respond, judgement will be entered against you for the relief demandedin the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.

DATE: By:

October 24, 2017 Estrella Georgez, Clerk Of Court Jeanette M. Smith, Deputy Clerk Beverly Hills Courier • Published 03/16/18, 03/23/18, 03/30/18, 04/06/18

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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LEGAL PROBLEMS? TOP “A/V” RATED BEVERLY HILLS LAW FIRM CAN HELP YOU. Specializing In: Divorce, Collection of Delinquent Support & Personal Injury / Auto & Motorcycle Accident Cases, Civil & Real Estate Litagation.

No Recovery, No Fee! Free Consultation.

LAW OFFICES OF BRADFORD L. TREUSCH • 310/557-2599 • “ A / V ” R AT E D F O R OVER 30 YEARS.

www. Treusch .net RATED BY SUPER LAWYERS

• Bradford L. Treusch •

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

We Buy Collectibles: Vintage/Antique Paintings & Art, Historical Items, Old Photographs, Vintage Watches & Jewelry, Movie Memorabilia, Rare Books, Maps, Stamps & Entire Collections.

Text Photos or Call Lisa: 323/842-3667

JasRa Biz Solutions OnSite/Mobile

• Notary Public • Loan Signing Agent • Apostille • Translation Your Essential Business Partner • Passport Photos Paris • Los Angeles • Cannes JLD has advised the most prestigious • Fingerprinting: Live Scan/Ink Card law firms & corporations in the world.

We specialize in tax, Jasmine accounting, and legal Iranpour matters for global entities. We have a solid reputation and 45 years of dedicated, trustworthy service.

Please contact us for any business needs.

Lionel Dahan, CEO • 310-227-6242 www .jldformalities. com

HOME MANAGEMENT & CONCIERGE SERVICES

Work Work and Investment Visas!

Green Card through g employment p y inn approx. pp 18 Months!

Representing Religious Religious Workers Workers for o schools/synagogues/churches scchools/synagoguess//churcches around around the t country!

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We Will File Your DBA for FREE! (No Service Fee)

For More Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

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COMPUTER CONSULTANT

• COMPUTER • Repair & Training • Home or Office • • Installation • • Setup • • Software Training • • Virus & Spyware Removal • • Website Design • CALL E. STURM:

310/678-2173

A Property Owners Dream Come True!

We Give You Back Your Precious Time.

We are committed to providing trustworthy, client-centered and reasonably priced services to our clients. The relationship starts with sharing our experience on how to best assist you and ends with a customized package that makes sense to you and your lifestyle, fits your needs, and gives you the best choices! www.ap-homeconcierge.com 310-963-8114 info@ap-homeconcierge.com

TO ADVERTISE

YOUR SERVICES Contact George at 310-278-1322

• Caregivers • CNA • CHHA

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Experienced • Compassionate • Fully Screened

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ Rated

Referral Agency

310/467-3081 M-F: 8-8pm•Sat/Sun: 12-5pm you@JasRaBizSolutions.com

ELDERLY CARE

Caregiver/ Companion/ Assistant.

Over 30 Years’ Years’ Experience Exxperience

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST

By Appt. / Call/Text:

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Serving All Your Immigration Immigrration Needs.

ELDERLY CARE

On-Site

- F I N A N C I A L & TA X C O N S U LT I N G (310) 278-5374 • (310) 749-8121

LEGAL SERVICES

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Danielle Michaels, ABA, EA Accredited Business Advisor L i c e n s e d t o R e p r e s e n t Ta x p a y e r s b e f o r e t h e I R S .

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Kind reliable lady available 2-4 hours daily to help with shopping, meal prep, laundry, doctor appointments, organizing. English speaking, educated, experienced, references.

Reasonable hourly rates.

Call Louise 310/486-2620

NEED HELP? WE UNDERSTAND...

Mama’s caregivers are loving, caring, trained & bonded. Live in or out.

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622 ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE? We can help YOU!

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.

Call Lisa 24hrs.

————— 323/877-8121 • 323/806-3046 COMPANION Responsible, Friendly, Caring young woman with car.

DRIVE you to Dr. apps Shopping, Restaurants, Concerts, Theaters Etc...

Housesitting also avail.

Live-in or Live-out

SUZAN

323/394-4146

Our agency provides caring and experienced caregivers to your home at reasonable rates.

With our caregivers in home services, you keep your schedule the way you want it.

WE ARE HERE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

310/653-2551

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

OFFICES & STORES

FULL TIME LIVE - IN

OFFICE SUBLEASE Prime Encino Location • • • • • •

BABY NANNY NEEDED Call Claudine at 310/734-8967

————— Beverly Hills Beauty Salon on Beverly Dr. SEEKS HAIRSTYLIST

FOR LEASE

310/271-1680

—————–––– LEGAL ASSISTANT:

CrossRealty.Wilshire@ gmail.com

2 Window Offices with View.

310/383-7693 Available Immediately.

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS

$1,100 month Call 310/446-3844

————— Prime Beverly Hills Boutique Bldg.

Adjacent to Montage Hotel on Canon Dr. • Large Offices • 16ft.x18ft. • $2,700 10ft.x16ft. • $1,475 With reception, library and kitchen.

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CAREGIVERS NEEDED At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions.

Call 323/655-2622 DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCE

Small, Stylish Building

• • • • • •

Prepare, organize & manage client files, schedules, medical 310/273-0136 treatments & insurance Close to shops coverages. Draft and & restaurants. file legal documents under attorney supervision. Jobsite: Beverly ** OFFICES ** AVAILABLE Hills, CA. Min. H.S. Diploma or foreign * * * * * * * * * * * equiv. + 2 yrs. exp.

From $550 w/legal research req’d. to $1,075 Mail resumes to: * * * * * * * * * * * James K. Sadigh, Attorney at Law 468 N. In Boutique Building Camden Dr., 3rd Fl., Adj. Beverly Hills Building has been Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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BEVERLY HILLS 2-Room Suite For Lease

425 sqft. approx. • $1,695 + Utilities www. 8644wilshire .com

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Must Have Minimum 5 Years Work References In Same Home In Beverly Hills, or Nearby Area.

Fluent English.

OFFICES & STORES FOR LEASE

2 Year Commitment.

• 1,200 sq. ft.

• $2.25 per sq. ft.

Subleasing an executive office in our suite at with Clientele 280 South Beverly Dr. • Good Commission Great location across from • Great Opportunity Cell: 818/606-9833 Urth Cafe and down the We will also help build street from restaurants and cafes. Free 2 hour Public your base clientele.

Parking on the Block.

Approx. 160 sq. ft.

Housekeeper Available immediately.

Live-In.

5-Days per Week

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completely remodeled.

Preferred Attorneys

323/782-1144

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TO ADVERTISE YOUR LISTINGS Contact GEORGE at 310-278-1322

• 323-823-1117 •

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ACREAGE/ RESIDENTIAL LOTS

Builders/Investors...

Vacant Lot w/ Plans & Permits Ready to Go! built in Tujunga.

COMPETITIVE RATES & FEE'S ALL TYPES OF REAL ESTATE CONSIDERED

Each unit has

ETHAN RUCH

2 Bdrms.+2 Baths.

R O Y A LT Y M O R T G A G E C O .

$498,000 Including

www.RoyaltyMortgage.com

In Boutique Building Adj. Beverly Hills

top architect. DRE 01005823

310/653-2551

PRIVATE MONEY LOANS

4-Units ready to be

plans and permits by

Preferred Attorneys

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PURCHASE-REHAB-REFINANCE FIX & FLIP - CONSTRUCTION LOANS 1ST & 2ND'S POSITION'S UP TO 80% LTV CASE BY CASE

** OFFICES AVAILABLE ** Building has been completely remodeled.

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LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

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PRIME BEVERLY HILLS • 4 9 9 N . C A N O N D R .

An amazing oppor tunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ 90 prestigious EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY G o l d e n Tr i angle.

This prime location on the cor ner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Nor th Cañon Drive is t w o b l o c k s e a s t o f t h e w o r l d - r e n o w n e d R o d e o D r i v e a n d a c r o s s f r o m Wa l l i s A n n e n b e r g Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n f o r a c o r p o r a t e o f f i c e .

For more info call 310.887.7000

1-844-368-5202 BRE# 00818732

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CONDOS FOR SALE

NMLS # 313559

270

CONDOS FOR SALE

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

CENTURY PARK EAST CONDOMINIUM CORNER 2 BED, 2 BATH $995,000

WARNING! DO NOT BUY ANY CENTURY CITY HIGH RISE CONDO UNTIL YOU SEE THIS UNIT. Unobstructed City Views Totally Renovated Mid Floor Location 2 Jumbo Balconies Real Hardwood Floors State of the Art Kitchen SubZero Gagganeau 2nd Bedroom is Office Lots of Fitted Closets 2 Available Parking Spaces Value Priced for Quick Sale 1+DEN+ 2 BATHROOM $945,000

High Floor. Renovated High Floor Ocean & City Views

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $750,000

High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors. Loft Style Lease Purchase Available CENTURY PARK EAST $671,000 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $699,000 TO $1,099,000

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

LE PARC

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

CENTURY HILL

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

ONE CENTURY

$3,400,000 TO $10,099,000

CENTURY WOODS

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

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

Century Park East 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $949,000 17th Flr. Corner Condo

Jetliner views: BH, Hollywood Sign, Dntown+Century City!

Beautiful remodel: hrwd. flrs., spa tub, awesome kitch+baths, custom closets, 2-balconies!

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210

310-203-833 3

300

HOUSES FOR SALE

BEL AIR

PANORAMIC VIEW NOT YET ON MARKET PERFECT FOR REHAB OR BUILD NEW GATED 1 STORY CONTEMPORARY 4 BDRM + 3.5 BATH Approx 35,000 SF LOT + Pool • Asking $3.59M QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL ONLY Call Irene 310 993 6141

YOUR AD LISTING HERE! 310-278-1322 www. bhcourier .com

A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

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300

HOUSES FOR SALE

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

447 SOUTH ALMONT DRIVE It! Own

PLUS A FINSIHED BRIGHT BASEMENT AKA MOTHER IN LAW QUARTERS, FAMILY ROOM, LIBRARY, CENTRAL VACUUM, RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, GORGEOUS GRANITE KITCHEN AND BATHS AND A ROCK FORMATION POOL. BEVELED GLASS ENTRY AND PARKING FOR THREE CARS. VIKING SIX BURNER STOVE AND DACOR DOUBLE OVEN. THIS IS A FAMILY AND ENTERTAINERS $5,300,000 HOME WITH THAT "WOW FACTOR.

SANDRA LEWIS AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE #00456048

KELEMEN

• BEVERLY HILLS •

License 00957281

Century Park East

all listings are on

Full Service, 6 Lane Pool!

Tennis, Valet, Fitness Center

CenturyCityLiving.com

$4,500 12th Fl. 2+2+Den

NOW AVAILABLE

Panoramic City-Ocean Views!

BH & Hollywood Sign Too! Corner unit w/ 2-balconies.

Pretty Remodeled kitchen+ baths, hardwood flrs., 1,412sf.

F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

$3,900 18 Fl. 2+2 Amazing Ocean+City Views from every room. Remodeled kitchen+baths. Hardwood flrs., large balcony, stainless appliances, breakfast bar. th

• DIANA COOK • 468 N. Camden Dr., B.H., 90210

310-203-8333

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS APT 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath • Available in May • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony.

Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District. $4,500/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 8568 BURTON WAY

440

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REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

BEVERLY HILLS HOUSE FOR SALE

EXQUISITE, ELEGANT, SOPHISTICATED AND CUSTOM MADE IN EVERY DESIGER DETAIL THIS TWO STORY HOME HAS 6 BEDROOMS

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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

$3,400/MONTH

High Floor Unobstructed City View Jumbo Balcony Totally Renovated Island Kitchen Hardwood Floors Loft Style Lease Purchase Available

W/ granite kitchen & bath, porcelain tile & hrwd. flrs., washer/dryer hook-ups, walk-in closet, hi-ceilings.

Shared backyard. No pets.

• JUST RENTED •

$3,100/mo to $4,250/mo

PARK PLACE $4,500/mo to 6,100/mo.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 9583 ALCOTT ST. With balcony, lots of closet space, central A/C, laundry on each floor, Elevator, 2 parking.

No pets allowed $3,000/M0NTH

Call Savley 323/241-7758

————— 237 N. Almont Dr. Large Deluxe 1 Bd.+Den+2 Ba.

• L IGHT & B RIGHT • Pool, central air, locked intercom entry, parking, elevator.

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

CENTURY HILL

Luxurious 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo 1800sf.

LE PARC Completely remodeled w/new hardwood flrs., $7,995/mo to $8,900/mo. stainless steel appliances, ONE CENTURY washer & dryer in unit. $22,000/mo. to $25,000/mo.

Pool, jacuzzi, lots of storage. 2 car parking.

(EV plug-in for electric car) Close to Trader

————— —————–––– * BEVERLY HILLS * BEVERLY HILLS School District Next to Roxbury Park & Century City

LARGE SINGLE

BEVERLY HILLS GREAT LOCATION!

CENTURY WOODS

1 BEDROOM $1,895 2 BEDROOMS $2,495 - $2,695

Close to Cedars, Beverly Center restaurants, shopping & transportation.

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• • BEVERLY HILLS 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • • •• • •• French doors in bdrm. • • • • • •• B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S B E V E R LY H I L L S LIVING.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT

8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious

2 Bd.+Den+2.5 Ba. Great views with •• •••••• hardwood floors, A/C, Lrg.•unit. balcony, separate kitchen, fridge, walk-in closet, stove, lots of closets, central air, intercom secured parking and entry, laundry facility, laundry facility. No-pets elevator, parking. $1,675MO • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Call 310/713-1664 • 310/276-1528 •

•• • • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. CENTURY TOWERS $2,975/Month $6,500 to $7,000/month COMPASS GOLD PROP. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • Marty: 310/293-2205 $6,800/mo. to $7,500/mo.

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AVAILABLE 24/7

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BEVERLY HILLS CENTURY PARK EAST

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

2 Bd.+1 Ba. • $3,150 X-LARGE ELEGANT APT. • Newly Updated •

* SPACIOUS * CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

BEVERLY HILLS

open to large balcony • Balcony, dishwasher, skylight, elevator, interoverlooking pool • • GORGEOUS UNITS • com entry, on-site laundry, parking.

Hardwood flrs., central P LEASE C ALL : air, pool, elevator, 310/274-8840 on-site laundry, Beverly Hills intercom entry.

School District

Large Remodeled Units With Lots of Light Easy Move-In! *1+1 only Joes, Cedars Sinai, GORGEOUS BEVERLY HILLS DUPLEX FOR LEASE In Newer Luxury Building 320 N. La Peer Dr. Grand Opening 10000 SANTA MONICA Beverly Center and The $10,000/mo. to $59,000/mo.

BRENTWOOD ’s Grove Granite counter tops, custom • 310/246-0290 • Most Spectacular $4,200/MO. LOSE TO C cabinets, ample closet space, Apartments BEL AIR CREST Call 818/613-8857 S HOPS & D INING 120 Granville Ave. $9,000/mo. to $125,000/mo. stove, dishwasher, fridge, A/C, or 818/613-8813 * * * * * * * *

244 & 246 S. REEVES DRIVE

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OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1-4PM UPPER AND LOWER AVAILABLE EXQUISITE AND SOPHISTICATED THREE BEDROOM DUPLEX WITH OLD WORLD CHARM. CENTER HALL PLAN WITH CENTRAL AIR, WASHER AND DRYER, BRIGHT HUGE ROOMS, RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, FABULOUS KITCHENS WITH FORMAL BREAKFAST ROOM AND HUGE FORMAL DINING ROOM HIGH CEILINGS WITH HAND CARVED MOLDINGS, PRIVATE GARAGES, BACKYARD AND PRIVATE DECK. SOUTH OF WILSHIRE WITH A SHORT DISTANCE TO THE SHOPS OF BEVERLY DRIVE AND RODEO DRIVE. LOWER $5,450/MO. UPPER $5,650/MO. SANDRA LEWIS AGT. 310-770-4111 BRE #00456048

$9,000/mo.

Some Complexes include WESTWOOD Heated Pools, Sundeck, NEAR WILSHIRE Tennis, Doorman, 2 BDRM, 2 BATH Houseman, Staff *** CONDO *** Engineers, Switchboard, FOR RENT Huge balcony, granite Security Staff, counters, brand new Switchboard, Saunas, laminated floors and Business Center, Pet new window coverings.

PlayLand, Restaurant, Convenient location.

Acres of Flower Gardens $3,300/MO. and Grassy Lawns.

Call 310/498-1090

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balcony, secured entry, gated parking, gym, laundry, etc...

8560 W. Olympic Bl.

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2 Ba. Beverly Hills Adj. * * * * * * * * 310 S. Sherbourne Dr. Large units, walk-in closet, custom kitchen, built-in 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath washer/dryer, all appli-

hardwood floors Call 310/729-7246 Newly Remodeled. ances, throughout, some units Balcony, hardwood flrs., w/ skylights+high ————— elevator, controlled Health club, wifi,ceilings. sauna,

www. bhcourier .com 310.278.1322

access pool, on-site laundry, parking.

heated pool, controlled acess, parking.

424/272-6596 • 310/247-8689 Close to Brentwood Close to Cedars Sinai, Village, Restaurants, Shops, Transportation UCLA, Mt. Saint Mary’s, & Transportation.

A PA R T M E N T / C O N D O R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS

440

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440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

• BRENTWOOD • B R E N T W O O D 922 S. Barrington Av.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

Close to shops+dining.

310/826-0541

————— BRENTWOOD

519 S. Barrington Ave.

˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ 2 Bdrm. + 1 1/ 2 Bath

440

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

FASHION WANTED

WEST

WEST L.A.

• WESTWOOD •

* HOLLYWOOD *

The Clarige

1134 N. SYCAMORE AV.

WANTED

670 Kelton Ave.

* * * * *

L.A.

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WEST L.A.

B r i g h t & A i r y.

Intercom entry, on-sight parking, on-sight laundry facility, courtyard patio.

Close to transportation.

310/820-1810

————— • CONDO QUALITY •

————— BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

•••••••• Newly Updated

Everything Brand New Great views, controlled access, balcony, Hardwood floors, elevator, lrg. pool, appliances, washer/ prkg, on-sight laundry. dryer in each unit, H IKING IN R UNYON central air. Pool, jacuzzi spa, fitness center, C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . rooftop garden patio+ 323/467-8172 fire pits, courtyard, controlled access, prkg.

————— MID-WILSHIRE

310/312-4957

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

Steps to UCLA & Westwood Village.

————— CORRIDOR

• WESTWOOD •

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • Single ••••• Very spacious, granite counters, microwave, intercom on-site laundry, prkg. entry, on-sight laun1307 Barry Ave. dry, parking & WiFi. 310/473-1509 Very close to UCLA SMALL QUIET BLDG. & Westwood Village.

310/208-5166

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Brand New Building • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. * * * * * • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. Newly Remodeled • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. Great Views • 3 Bd. +3 Ba.

————— WILSHIRE

Veteran Ave. —————–––– • 550 ••••

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10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

∞∞∞∞∞∞ ∞

“The Mission” • Westwood •

2 Bd.+2 Ba.

CULVER CITY

Spacious a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., prkg.

3830 Vinton Ave.

4 Blks. to Beach.

—————–––– SANTA MONICA

dishwasher, intercom entry, elevator, gated parking, gym, pool.

• Close to Beach •

• 310/826-4889 •

310/394-7132

213/738-9849

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Close to transportation, • Free WiFi • downtown & Call: 310/470-4474 great restaurants.

•

•

Single

•

• • • • • • Free WiFi Access • •• • • • •• 310/473-5061 • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Pool, sauna, • • • • • Close To U.C.L.A.

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—————–––– LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St.

•• • • • • • • • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • • • • • • • •

Control access, pool, intercom entry, dishwasher, elevator, elevator, on-site * * * * * * WESTWOOD on-site laundry laundry, parking.

Every Extra Luxury 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . All Utilities Paid. and parking. custom cabinets, granite

6-Month Lease Avail.

countertops, stone entry, 808 4th St. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath * pool, health club, spa. * • Free WiFi Access • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath * 1 Bd.+Den+1 Ba. * • Close to UCLA • * * •••••••• 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. * * Balcony, dishwasher, * * L.A., 90024 L ARGE , U NIQUE a/c, heated pool, Contact Mgr.: AND G ORGEOUS .

WiFi, elevator controlled access, Fireplace, balcony, • 310/864-0319 • on-site laundry, prkg.

Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

Balcony, controlled access, parking, elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to shopping, great restaurants and Metro.

gym, elevator, etc. Balcony, air conditioning, Hardwood flrs., granite controlled access bldg., covered parking, counters, dishwasher, laundry facility. central air, balcony, 213/385-4751 laundry facility.

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310/473-5061

• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath 1 Bdrm + 2 Bath 2 Bdrm + 2 Bath • • • • •

• Luxury Living • • KOREATOWN • with valet, lush garden 423 S. Hoover St. surrounding pool, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

L.A.’S FINEST, • WESTWOOD • OST L UXURIOUS M 843 4 St. 10933 Rochester Ave. APT. RENTAL * * * * * Jr. Executive Newly Remodeled * * * * * * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ th

925 S. Barrington Ave. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Hardwood floors, Balcony, a/c, wet bar, dishwasher, on-site large closets, walk-in laundry & parking. closet, controlled 310/826-0541 access, elevator, Close to shopping, laundry room, parking. dining & transportation.

Heated pool/gym/sauna.

468

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

« « « « **C **CENTURY CITY** Bright unit.

Dishwasher, On-site 2220 S. Beverly Glen 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. •• laundry, parking.

•• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • Close to SINGLE • BRIGHT & SPACIOUS. Brentwood Village. • •• 310/472-8915 • • Balcony, dishwasher, •• • controlled access • L o t s o f • • • on-sight laundry, prkg.

BRENTWOOD • Character & Charm!

310/479-0700 11730 SUNSET BLVD. Glass Fireplace NEWLY REMODELED Newly Remodeled.

•••••• ~ WEST ~ New hardwood flrs., L O S A N G E L E S • • Jr. Executive granite counters, 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath stainless steel appl., • ~~~~ ~ alcove fireplace, ••••••• Newly Remodeled. fridge, laundry facility, New hrwd. flrs., stainRooftop pool, deck, central air, gated parking, intercom less steel appl., balcony, elevator, intercom entry, WiFi and more. controlled access,

BRENTWOOD

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• 310/552-8064 • Rooftop jacuzzi • Free WiFi Access • with panoramic city views. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & S A N TA M O N I C A U.C.L.A. CLOSE North of Wilshire

440

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11618 Kiowa Ave. 1236 Amhearst Ave. 1343 Carmelina Ave. • • • • • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Spacious Units • • • • Newly Updated • Bright Unit • ^^^^ ^ ^ On-site laundry, • Single ^^^^ • Bachelor 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath on-site parking.

• • • • • • • • Close to Dishwasher, a/c, A/C, internet access, transportation. controlled access, pool, controlled access, on-site parking • 310/442-8265 • on-sight laundry. No pets. & laundry facility.

Close to Whole Foods, 310/820-8584 Transportation 1628 S. Westgate Ave. and Restaurants.

W E S T L .

A .

X-St. Santa Monica Bl. 310/826-4889 1433 Armacost Ave. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

entry, on-sight laundry, gym, parking.

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310/841-2367

• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.• • ————— • • 2+2 Penthouse •• • MIRACLE MILE • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 615 S. Cochran Ave. Newly Remodeled •• •• • Single • •• •• Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, e levator, laundry facility, prkg.

Controlled access, on-sight laundry, a/c unit, kitchenette.

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

City Councilmember John Mirisch’s Answer To The BHUSD Board Of Education’s Mel Spitz

The School Bond: Sorry, Wrong Number BHUSD Board of Education member Mel Spitz’s rebuttal to my March 2 op-ed actually underscores why the $385 million June school bond is not ready for prime-time.

Mr. Spitz rejects my contention that the bond proposal is a “blank check.” Yet for all his specificity about how he and the current board would spend another $385 million, he completely ignores the fact that future boards could change priorities. There are absolutely no safeguards that the money would be spent in the way the board is advertising. At the end of the day, the boardmembers are saying: trust us.”

Unfortunately, he fails to address the $385 million question about why we should trust a school board that was given $334 million less than 10 years ago in order to do the same things the board is proposing to do now.

The wording of Measure E in 2008 was as follows: To provide safe and modernized school facilities, make necessary structural seismic safety repairs, upgrade, repair, and reconstruct aging classrooms, infrastructure, multiuse gyms, libraries, science, technology & labs; roofing, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems; renovate Beverly Hills Unified School District schools to better protect student/staff from unauthorized entry, security risks and natural disasters.

It would be nothing short of an outrage to allow the board to sell us the same bill of goods over and over again without earning the trust from the community, as I had suggested, through implementing sound fiscal policies and actually making progress in improving the quality of education offered to our kids. There is nothing to indicate that the board has earned our trust.

Sadly.

For all the talk of school security, Horace Mann, the newest school wasn’t even built with a functioning alarm system, despite all the money we, the taxpayers, gave the board in the last bond.

In fact, none of our schools has functioning alarm systems. Take a moment to ponder that. Is this the kind of “security” we can expect for the $385 million of the new bond? What did we get for the $334 million bond that we continue to pay through increased property taxes?

And it’s not just paying again for non-existent security. Mr. Spitz suggests that we need a bond, in part, so that we don’t “leave a leaky roof on Horace Mann’s modernized building A.” Is he serious?

Didn’t we just pay to modernize Horace Mann with the last bond? Is he really suggesting that taxpayers should now be on the hook for yet another $1.7 million to fix a roof of a building we just paid to modernize? How is that fiscally responsible or worthy of trust?

Mr. Spitz says the Board of Education is working to change the fiscal morass in which it finds itself (deficit spending, the absurd salary formula, linking teacher raises to BH property values, overstaffing, etc.), but until those issues have been successfully dealt with, there is simply no reason to reward or trust the board with such extreme amounts of money.

Remember that with Measure E, the board promised us we could pass the bond “without raising property taxes.” It then went on to break these promises multiple times, accelerating the bond and – you got it – raising property taxes.

POLICE BLOTTER ASSAULTS 02/17 300 S. Rexford Dr. 03/05 100 N Gale Dr. 03/06 8600 Wilshire Blvd.

BURGLARIES 02/24 200 N. Rodeo Dr. 03/01 N. Camden Dr./Wilshire Blvd.

03/04 600 Arden Dr. 03/05 600 N. Palm Dr. 03/05 500 Hillcrest Rd. 03/05 300 N. Doheny Dr. 03/06 500 N. Sierra Dr. (2x) 03/06 8900 Burton Way

03/07 03/07 03/07 03/07 03/08 03/09 03/09 03/09 03/09 03/09 03/10 03/10 03/10 03/10 03/11 03/11

Furthermore, Mel Spitz is absolutely wrong when he says that a new bond for hundreds of millions of dollars “should not be a campaign issue” for the school board election in November. It’s hard for me to believe this is actually a serious assertion. Of course, asking the community for hundreds of millions of dollars for school construction needs to be a campaign issue for potential boardmembers, who should have to answer the following questions: If you support a bond, what will you do differently to stop the residents from getting fleeced, as was the case with Measure E? What makes you different from past boardmembers who failed to keep the board’s promises to the residents?

Not making the bond an election issue allows future boardmembers to abdicate responsibility, blaming past boards for “failures” and perpetuating a cycle of ineffectiveness.

Perhaps the most absurd argument Mr. Spitz makes in support of the bond is that none of the projects cited by him would “conflict with future reconfiguration of our schools.” As if putting the cart before the horse makes for good policy. Should Beverly Hills High School move to a 7-12 grade model, then in order to spend construction funds in a sensible manner, the integrated plans for the campus would need to reflect this change. If El Rodeo is to become a dedicated middle school, then quite naturally the rebuild will need to be different than for a K8 school. To suggest anything else is to insult the intelligence of our residents.

Unfortunately, the current school board has done nothing whatsoever to inspire trust or confidence, especially not to the tune of almost $400 million. Our academic performance is mired in mediocrity. Our high school, once the pride of California, is now ranked 760th in the nation. Internal and external security at the schools is a concern, and instead of working pro-actively to enhance school safety, the school board was forced to come running to the City to save the day.

In fact, until last Tuesday, the BHUSD did not even have a full-time, dedicated director of School Safety, a position which was created on that day with the prodding of our police chief.

Prior to that, Chris Hertz, who was nominally responsible for district wide security, was a fulltime assistant principal at BV. Just take a moment to grasp that fact.

Finally, in response to my concern that the school board will place a parcel tax on the November ballot, Mr. Spitz says that he wouldn’t support such a tax. While that is all well and good, that is far from an assurance that the board’s majority will not continue to treat our residents like ATMs and go for a parcel tax in November under some guise or another.

Not only does Mr. Spitz fail to answer the question about why we should trust the BHUSD Board of Education. He also fails to acknowledge that he is part of a board which is asking us to pay for the same things twice.

Unfortunately, this is yet another reason why the Beverly Hills voters should reject this ill-timed, misguided scheme.

City Councilmember John Mirisch is a former mayor of B everely Hills and its incoming vice mayor

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A BHEA Letter On The Same Subject City Councilmember John Mirisch and BHUSD Board member Mel Spitz's continued misrepresentation of the teacher salary formula and its impact on the district's overall budget is disappointing. Both seem intent on repeating inaccurate arguments and information until it somehow becomes true. But no matter how many times one insists that 2+2 = 5 million, it will not happen.

Facts get in the way of fiction.

Let's start with John Mirisch. In his March 2 guest editorial, he asserts that the “district's finances are a lesson in financial mismanagement...partially because ours still ridiculously links increases in teacher salaries to increases in Beverly Hills property values.” Next, Mel Spitz states in his March 9 response that a “contributor to [the district's budget deficit] is the contractual formula linking salaries to property tax revenue.”

Both statements are wrong and easily disprovable. While there may be financial mismanagement or problems in the district, it is not because of teachers’ salaries. If there is a financial issue in the district, it is caused by how BHUSD chooses to spend its money and not because of the automatic minimal increases the staff sees every year. Let's not forget that the district's own Assistant Superintendent of Business Services LaTanya Kirk Carter Latham stated last year that the district [has a lot of money but also] spends it like “drunken sailors in port.”

The Los Angeles County of Education wrote to the BHUSD in January 2018 that it concurs with the district's positive certification and that the “projected deficit is primarily due to increasing CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement contributions and restricted program encroachment.” At no point is the salary formula mentioned as the source of any financial problem. To address the increasing retirement contributions, our teachers already contribute over 10 percent of their take-home pay towards their retirement plan. In its Second Interim Report, the district again received a positive certification. It also states that the anticipated salary increases due to the salary formula do not exceed a cost-of-living adjustment.

The evidence supporting the fact that the salary formula is financially sustainable is abundantly clear. The true motivations of the statements made against the formula stem from who gets to decide how the revenue the district receives from secured property taxes in L. A. County is used - for the “drunken sailors” to spend wildly or to invest in high-quality educators. Going after an automatic salary increase that is less than annual increases in the cost of living–when teachers in this district continue to have the lowest health and welfare benefits in the county–is not indicative of the lighthouse district we aspire to be. Let's focus on making sure the district uses its money wisely and not take away from the hardworking teachers in the classroom educating our children.

The Executive Board of the Beverly Hills Education Association (Telly Tse, Marla Weiss, Kate Marks, Phil Chang, Carol Courneya, Malahat Yomtoubian, Andre Law, Adelfa Kabu, Lisa Dickens, Dan Moroaica, David Siskin, Ethan Smith, Amy Arebalo, and Michelle Stradford)

... And A ‘Thank You’ To Mayor Lili A big thank you to Lili Bosse for all that she has done for Beverly Hills during her historic term as mayor. Lili thought bold and we became even greater. We counted because she listened.

Her ideas made a resounding and positive difference.

Her dedication has set the bar for future leaders to come.

Because of Lili's example, Beverly Hills will always be the role model for others to follow.We honor fashion icons on Rodeo Drive.

I think we should start thinking about an honor on that famous street for the best mayor we have ever had–Lili Bosse.

George Vreeland Hill

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