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The Michael J. Libow Performance Space at Horace Mann was unveiled this week.

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Mayor John Mirisch and Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne attended legislative meetings in Washington, DC. 18

Tessa is one of this week’s Freshpet adoptable pets of the week.

29 •Health & Wellness 10 •Sports 29 •Letters to the Editor 42-43

George Christy, Page 6 Paula Abdul Received The Gypsy Award From Professional Dancers Society, And Nancy Davis Adds $1.6 Million To Her $46 Million Supporting The Race To Erase MS

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Beverly Hills Dog Park Finally Breaks Ground Tuesday

By Victoria Talbot Dog lovers, rejoice! The Beverly Hills Dog Park is a reality.

Tuesday, May 3, the City of Beverly Hills will host the Official Groundbreaking, at the site in the 300-block of North Foothill Road at Alden Drive.

The celebration begins at 1 p.m. and Mayor John Mirisch and the City Council, including Councilmember Lili Bosse will conduct the official groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m.

In 2014, then-Mayor Bosse made the Beverly Hills dog park an A-priority. The City Council allocated $600,000 for a “base op-

tion” dog park, including small and large dog areas, water fountains, new walls and entries and necessary soil mitigation.

Over the course of several meetings, the community decided to create a first-rate park that truly reflected the way Beverly Hills feels about dogs. Dog lovers everywhere stepped up, beginning with a kick-off pledge of $100,000 from Lili and Jon Bosse. Animal activist Tina Sinatra has pledged $25,000 for one of the 14 oak trees in memory of her father, the late Frank Sinatra.

Pledges, including a $25,000 (see ‘DOG PARK’ page 29)

Holmby Hills’ Singleton Home Achieves Historic Designation, But Tree Removal Continues Built in 1970, it was Neff’s last

By Victoria Talbot On April 20, the Los Angeles major work and the largest he ever City Council voted to designate built. The home is 15,520 square the Singleton Estate as a Historic- feet on approximately seven acres, Cultural Monument (HCM), protecting the Wallace Neff residence and Thomas ChurchPhilip Shipley landscape from demolition or inappropriate alterations.

The designaThe Singleton Estate tion includes both the residence and the with 10 bedrooms and 12.5 baths. grounds, safeguarding the work of The property includes rolling three master architects and design- lawns, a tennis court, a four-car garage, swimming pool and pond. ers for future generations.

Significantly, the entire seven In April 2015, the historic home at 384 Delfern Dr. in Holm- acres was meticulously landby Hills was sold to Adrian Labi scaped to appear as though it was for $60 million in one of Los Ange- naturally occurring by two master architects, les’ priciest real estate transac- landscape tions. (see ‘SINGLETON’ page 8)

and another $28.7 million on other compensation, which includes retirement pay, healthcare, deferred compensation and retirement health savings accounts.

That brings the total the City spent on employee compensation in 2015 to approximately $111.3 million.

Employee salaries and benefits are matters of public record under California statutes and multiple court decisions.

The Courier requested date of hire, along with names and titles.

On page 18, readers will find a list of the top 12 highestpaid non-public safety employees in Beverly Hills.

On page 19 is a glossary of terms with their explanations.

The chart begins on page 20.

Favored Treatment for L’Ermitage?

Planning Commission Decision On CUP Could Be Final - Attend Monday Night’s Meeting At 7 p.m.

By Victoria Talbot The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in room 280A at City Hall to consider a request for a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Development Plan Review Permit (DPR), and an Extended Hours Permit for the L’Ermitage Hotel on Burton Way. This decision could be final, if neither the hotel nor residents appeal, meaning Monday’s meeting is the only chance for the public to impact the process.

Following a planning commission meeting on April 14

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CONQUERING SACRAMENTO—The BHHS Academic Decathlon team, led by head coach John Johnson, recently competed in the California State Finals in Sacramento, scoring 51,414 points out of 65,400 possible over 10 events. It’s score placed the team among the top 10 percent nationwide. Junior Sam Schwartz (grandson of Courier founder March Schwartz) was the team’s highest scorer, with 8,672 out of a possible 10,000 points, and winning a gold medal in mathematics and silver in economics. Team members set to compete in the online national competition today, include from left: Ninan Pollack, Nandini Murali, Aleks Recupero, Eric Han, Timothy Kim, Mary Yoo, Sabrina Halavi, Grace DeLee, Jonathan Gunn and Sam Schwartz.

By Matt Lopez This week, the Courier once again releases its annual comprehensive chart of City of Beverly Hills employee salary, pay and benefits, which were received this week after a California Public Records Act demand.

This year’s chart is based on 2015 financial data and will be released in two parts, with the first of the two running this week.

The chart provides financial information on 1,030 fulltime and part-time public employees of the City.

The two-part chart – part two will be released next week – will show that the City spent more than $82.6 million on total pay for employees (that includes salary, overtime, leave payoffs and car allowances)

when Commissioner Lori Greene Gordon discovered that the hotel’s CUP had expired in April 2011, the hotel’s outdoor dining patio was closed and the newly renovated restaurant, Avec Nous, was closed to all but hotel guests.

The L’Ermitage had come to the meeting to renew the CUP, entitlements required to allow the hotel to have an outdoor dining area and to allow the restaurant to be open to the public.

For the April 14 meeting, commissioners received an agenda packet which included (see ‘L’ERMITAGE’ page 16)

OUR KINKY BOOTS STARS — Cyndi Lauper, embracing husband David Thornton, was honored in the category of Recording during a double star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Harvey Fierstein was also honored for Live Performance. Cyndi wrote the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway show, Kinky Boots, written by Harvey Fierstein.

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

DATE: May 12, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

DATE: May 12, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its REGULAR meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

A request for a Conditional use Permit and Extended Hours Permit for the property located at 9360 Wilshire Boulevard (Sixty Hotel). The Applicant was previously granted a Conditional Use Permit and Extended Hours Permit to allow the following rooftop operations at the hotel:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-3-507 PERTAINING TO THE BEVERLY HILLS WOMEN’S CLUB .

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Use of the rooftop area until 1:00 AM Sunday through Thursday Use of the rooftop area until 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday Allowance for up to 12 rooftop events per year in which the rooftop can be occupied until 2:00 AM on a day other than a Friday or Saturday Maximum rooftop occupancy of 165 persons (excluding hotel staff)

The entitlements have since expired, and the Applicant is requesting a new Conditional Use Permit and Extended Hours Permit to allow the same rooftop operations as previously granted.

This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, the project appears to qualify for exemption from CEQA. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider a recommendation to find the project exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption (minor alterations to an existing facility) or Class 32 Categorical Exemption (in-fill development) pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15332 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

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

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

Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

The amendments to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code contained in the proposed Ordinance would modify several operational restrictions that pertain to the Beverly Hills Women’s Club located at 1700 Chevy Chase Drive. The modifications would include removing the restriction on events held by outside groups in the months of July and August, removing the restriction on the amount of rent charged for use of the Women’s Club facility by outside groups, extending the hours during which outside events can be held, and amending the restriction on alcoholic beverages served at events held at the Beverly Hills Women’s Club. The Beverly Hills Women’s Club has been located at its current location, in the R-1.X zone, since the 1920s.

This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, the project appears to qualify for exemption from CEQA. The adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is eligible for a class 5 categorical exemption for minor changes in land use limitations and will not have a significant environmental impact. Additionally, the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is eligible for a class 1 categorical exemption for minor operational changes to an existing facility and will not have a significant impact. Accordingly, the Planning Commission will consider the recommendation to find the Ordinance exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission.

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

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Timothea Tway, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at 310.285.1122, or by email at ttway@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely, Timothea Tway, Associate Planner

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Milken Global Conference Returns To Beverly Hilton; Tony Blair, Tom Hanks And Kobe Bryant Among 700 Speakers

By Laura Coleman The 19th annual Milken Institute Global Conference returns to The Beverly Hilton on Sunday, bringing together over 3,500 people from around the world for four days of discussions on critical global issues. Among this year’s 700-plus speakers, a line-up which includes government officials, CEOs, scientists, educators and philanthropists, are former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Gov. Jerry Brown, NBA Champion Kobe Bryant, former Vice President Al Gore and revered actor Tom Hanks.

“Our ability to bridge the worlds of business, finance, health, education and policy has never been more in de-

mand,” said Milken Institute President /CEO Mike Klowden.

To close out last year’s Global Conference, founder Michael Milken beseeched attendees to spend the year working toward achieving eight goals which included eradicating extreme poverty and hunger; achieving universal primary education, promoting gender equality; and ensuring environmental substantiality.

The overarching theme for this year is “The Future of Humankind.” The conference has been held at The Beverly Hilton since 1999, a year after the first conference was held in 1998.

PERFORMANCE SPACE—Community leaders celebrate the new Michael J. Libow Performance Space at Horace Mann. Pictured (from left): Horace Mann Principal Harvey Oaxaca, Councilman Julian Gold, Michael Libow, Councilwoman Lili Bosse, Board of Education President Howard Goldstein, BHEF President Monique Gibbons, Boardmember Noah Margo, Superintendent Steve Kessler and Horace Mann PTA President Tina Wiener.

Michael Libow Completes School Naming Quintet With Horace Mann School Stage

KID UNITY—Members of Kid Unity presented their input and ideas regarding La Cienega Community Center and Park to the Recreation and Parks Commission Tuesday, the culmination of the group’s months-long visits with different community organizations to learn how they do their jobs. Pictured (from left): Guy Marks, Robbie Anderson, Sienna Nazarian, David Cohn, Howard Rosoff, Jonah Anschell, Simone Friedman, Chris Robson, Frances Bilak and Jonah Manheim.

By Laura Coleman On Monday, local leaders joined together at Horace Mann school to celebrate the new “Michael J. Libow Performance Space”, named in Libow’s honor following a $35,000 donation he made to the Beverly Hills Education Foundation. The space marks a comprehensive donation campaign by Libow, a local realtor and philanthropist, to name something at each of the five Beverly Hills schools.

“His generosity to schools and programs is amazing,” said BHEF President Monique Gibbons.

Libow, a product of the City’s public

school system, said he is driven to donate to Beverly Hills education because he hopes it will inspire others in the community to “step up.”

“I’m thrilled to be able to continue to do this,” Libow said. “I’m always 100 percent involved with the community.

It’s more than about education when it comes to Beverly Hills; it’s about the camaraderie. This is a community.”

“What it comes down to is we’re all here for the community.”

Naming opportunities are available at each of the five Beverly Hills public schools. Those interested can call the BHEF at 310-557-0651.

El Rodeo Continues Push For Armed Guards To Increase School Security

By Matt Lopez Armed guards could be among the security changes coming to El Rodeo School if the Beverly Hills Board of Education can agree on how to fund heightened security at the K-8 campus.

El Rodeo, located at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Whittier Drive, sees a steady flow of daily traffic with cars coming in and out of Beverly Hills from Century City.

There is already a growing transient population in the area, and construction across the street at the Waldorf Astoria,

along with whatever ultimately happens with the Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative, will bring more foot traffic to the area.

After receiving responses in a safety survey sent out to all parents in late January, the El Rodeo Site Council crafted a series of security recommendations that were presented to the school board Tuesday.

Among the recommendations are for a full-time roaming security guard; illuminated flashing crosswalks at both (see ‘ARMED GUARDS’ page 28)

Parents, Students Advocate On Behalf Of Ousted BHHS Drama Teacher

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills High School drama teacher Brad Vincent will not go gently into this good night. After being told he would not be returning for a third year after the Board of Education OK’d the administration’s decision to not re-hire him last month, Vincent subsequently submitted his application to the district for the very same position, which was subsequently posted on Edjoin.org.

“What I’ve said to the board is, ‘I really care about these kids,’” Vincent told The Courier. “This is the 10th theatre program that in my 25-year career that I have taken in a new direction. I was hired expressly to do that.”

On Tuesday, a group of parents and students advocated on Vincent’s behalf before the Board of Education, extolling his accomplishments and asking them

to reconsider the decision to not bring him back.

Keeping Vincent on for a third year would mean that he qualifies for teacher tenure; as such, terminating him would be tremendously more challenging moving Brad Vincent forward.

Boardmembers, BHHS Principal Dave Jackson and Superintendent Steve Kessler all declined to elaborate why Vincent was not asked to return. The reason, they said, was that it was a personnel matter. (see ‘BRAD VINCENT’ page 28)

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 29, 2016 Page 5 COLLEGE BOUND–Teen BHEF seniors were all smiles this week when they proudly donned apparel reflecting the colleges they are headed for this fall.

Pictured (from left): Aaron Nehmadi, NYU Stern School of Business; Tara Hekmati, UCLA; Tara Shooshani, UCLA; Carli Stein, University of Michigan; Josh Khalili, UCLA; Erica Nabathorian, Santa Monica College. Not Pictured: Max Walder, University of Wisconsin at Madison; Stavroula Kyriazis, University of Michigan.

Ron Hudson Denies Bel-Air Bar & Grill Conflict Of Interest In Deposition

By Matt Lopez Former Bel-Air Association President Ron Hudson vehemently denied a conflict of interest between the organization - when he was running it and the Bel-Air Bar & Grill, despite evidence strongly to the contrary.

The denial came in a deposition Tuesday, obtained by The Courier, in the lawsuit of Bruce Kuyper v New Bel-Air Association, et al., The lawsuit came to light after a March 17 special meeting, where by a 155-to-1 vote, the Bel-Air community ousted the former leadership, including Hudson, and installed a slate of nine new boardmembers, along with sweeping bylaw changes.

The deposition sheds light on what many in the community protested loudly was potentially a conflict of interest between the Hudson-led BAA and the Bel-Air Bar and Grill.

When the Bel-Air Bar and Grill appeared before the L.A. Planning Department late last year for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), Hudson appeared at the meeting, advocating on behalf of the establishment. It was later discovered that Hudson had maintained an office at the Bar and Grill, a fact not previously disclosed to the community.

In the deposition, Hudson admits he considers the Bel Air Bar & Grill to be his landlord, (see ‘BEL-AIR’ page 8)

Celebration Of Iranian Cinema Returns To UCLA

By Laura Coleman Starting tomorrow, UCLA Film & Television Archive presents the “Celebration of Iranian Cinema” at Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater.

Sponsored by the Farhang Foundation, the annual program has been bringing cutting edge Iranian cinema to Southern California audiences for more than two decades now.

“We are thrilled to once again be able to support such an amazing celebration of the best in Iranian Cinema” says Mark Amin, chair of the Farhang Film Festival Committee and vice chair of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

“Collaborating with UCLA Film & Television Archive has been a very fulfilling partnership which ultimately results in presenting American audiences with exceptional works in the Iranian cinematic arts.”

According to Shannon Kelley, Head of Public Programs at the UCLA Film & Television Archive, this year’s films have been carefully curated and arranged to provide a cinematic experience at its peak.

Tomorrow night’s celebration kick’s off with the U.S. premiere of the film, Two, (Do) a character study about a woman hired to clean house for a man who is selling an apartment he inherited. The film series concludes May 22 with the west coast premiere of Avalanche (Bahman) by director Morteza Farshbaf and stars prestigious Iranian actress Fatemeh Motamed-Arya.

The complete schedule of films, updates on filmmakers in attendance, and $10 general admission tickets are available in advance at UCLA Film & Television Archive.

ST. ANNE’S – Philanthropists Avery and Andrew Barth accepted the 2016 Angel Award from St. Anne’s at Evening of Angels, the nonprofit’s annual gala last week. Alliance of Moms founders Danika Charity, Yasmine Delawari Johnson, Jules Leyser, Emily Lynch and Kelly Zajfen also received an Angel Award for their innovative programs at St. Anne’s, Raising Foodies and Mama + Babe. Opened in 1908 as a safe refuge for unwed mothers, St. Anne’s has evolved into one of the most highly regarded social service agencies in the country. Dating back to 1982 with Nancy Reagan as the first recipient, the Angel Award is given to those who have impacted St. Anne’s work through leadership and philanthropy. Pictured (from left): Margaret and Ron Preissman, Susan Niven and Marcia Hobbs

Beverly Hills Kicks Off Pilot Bike Share Program With May 10 Ribbon Cutting

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills kicks off the Pilot Bike Share program with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and demonstration May 10 at City Hall.

The Bike Share program lets riders pick up a smart bike at one location and drop it off when they reach their destination at another location, providing fun, convenient transportation options.

Bike sharing is practiced in cities throughout the globe.

Now, Beverly Hills joins other visionary, world-class cities to provide this service to residents and visitors.

The ribbon-cutting will be at 1:30 p.m. in front of the North Crescent Drive-South Santa Monica Boulevard cor-

ner of City Hall, prior to the City Council Study Session.

The new bike share system includes 50 smart bikes with onboard technology connecting 100 bike docking racks in locations throughout the City.

On May 10, following the launch, riders will be able to sign up for a plan at www.BeverlyHillsBikeShare.co m, and download the Social Bicycles app at the App Store on their smartphones. Plans can be as needed, or on a subscription basis.

Once signed up, it only takes a second to sign in on a smart phone and grab a bike at one of the seven locations throughout the City. Ride anywhere in the City and drop the bike off at any Beverly Hills

Bike Share station for free - or at any public bike rack for a small fee.

The smart bikes are compatible with the bike share system in the City of Santa Monica. Users can take a ride to the beach and avoid traffic and parking hassles, dropping it off at a Santa Monica location while they enjoy the beach, and picking up a Santa Monica bike for the ride home at the end of the day.

Riders can find docking stations at these locations: City Hall-1 (North Crescent Drive at South Santa Monica Boulevard entrance) City Hall-2 (North Santa Monica Boulevard between Crescent and Rexford Drive). (see ‘BIKE SHARE’ page 18)

Beverly Hills School Board Roundup LACOE Reviews Budget The L.A. County Office Of Education, in a letter addressed to the Beverly Hills School Board President Howard Goldstein, expressed concerns this week with the district’s future finances, BHUSD Chief Financial Officer La Tanya Kirk-Carter said.

The letter from LACOE states that although the district should be able to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent years, “we are concerned about the district’s future fiscal viability should the pending construction litigation appeal not be resolved in favor of the district.”

That is in reference to a $22.8 decision against the district in Christiansen Vs. Beverly Hills Unified School District, which is currently being appealed. LACOE requested the district submit an update on litigation, and a contingency plan on how the amount would be paid while maintaining fiscal solvency with its 2016-17 budget.

LACOE also requested the district keep a close eye on its deficit spending. BHUSD is currently projecting an operat-

ing deficit of $0.1 million, or 0.11 percent of the district’s unrestricted General Fund expenditures.

“We should be cognizant that if we are not fiscally prudent we will have problems in the long term.” Kirk-Carter said.

New Science Standards Science and STEM teacher Helen Hixon made a presentation Tuesday about sweeping changes planned to the district’s Middle School science standards.

The district is in the process of adopting Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

The program aims to give students a more hands-on approach to science education, with less time spent reading from a textbook.

Supporters of NGSS make note of the emphasis placed on developing each student’s science skills, while critics of the standards say NGSS primarily dumbs down science education.

The standards give students more instruction in the practices and critical thinking that scientists really use in their jobs, in the hopes that it will produce more STEM-

qualified students for the working world.

Student boardmember Shawn Ahdout, a Beverly Hills High senior, said NGSS appeared to be a “definite improvement from the old way of teaching science.”

Board Vice President Mel Spitz spoke out against the standards at Tuesday’s meeting, calling it “one size fits all education” and comparing it to Common Core.

Spitz cited a report from Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an independent education foundation, which gave the standards a “C” grade. “We thought a lot of the science was poorly done,” said Ursula Goodenough, one of the review’s co-authors.

Jennifer Tedford, the district’s Chief Academic Officer, said no definitive plans have been finalized to implement the standards.

“We have analyzed standards and discussed future changes that can be made, but no materials have been purchased (e.g., textbooks) to align to the new standards.”

Tedford said.

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fetched $46 million over time.

This year’s evening at The Beverly Hilton garnered $1.6 million for continuing research that’s astounding skeptics with breakthroughs in “the race to erase” with its Center Without Walls programs.

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Honoree Paula Abdul with Dick Van Dyke (celebrating his 90th birthday), Professional Dancers Society President Mitzi Gaynor, choreographers Carl Jablonski and Kevin Carlisle during the 29th annual PDS luncheon at The Beverly Hilton

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iss Paula Abdul is standing tall in The Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom. Celebrated for dancing and singing and her years of American Idol fame, Paula enjoys a a fabled musical career, and do remember, if you will, that the showbusiness bug bit in her late teens when this San Fernando sweetheart joined the hot-totrot cheerleaders for the L.A. Lakers.

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n Sunday, Paula was presented with the Gypsy Award by American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe during the 29th annual Professional Dancers Society luncheon.

This philanthropic society has been presided over for many a moon by the indefatigable Mitzi Gaynor, who serves as mistress of ceremonies. And if you know Mitzi, as the PDS audiences know Mitzi, the

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laughs and howls are nonstop.

As are the ovations. We should add that her spectacular TV specials that aired on NBC and CBS are available on Get TV. Not to be missed.

dancers are without work and means of support.

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hese luncheons are the best buy of the year, taxdeductible tickets priced at $175, which includes a menu of hot soup, a main course and Baked Alaska. Along with a lively entertainment program in the ballroom filled with friendly faces and stars. Be there next year!

aluted were choreographers Carl Jablonski and Kevin Carlisle, along with Mitzi’s longtime dancers Alton Ruff and Randy Doney. Mickey Rooney Jr. choreographed a exciting number especially for Paula Abdul, and Lee Hale’s video montage of Paula’s phenomenal career was sheer genius.

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ach luncheon raises upwards of $100,000 to support the needs for dancers who’ve given heart, soul and body to their joyride of a profession, which, as time goes by, becomes torturous. And after the body quits from the rigorous demands of their careers,

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hose high jinks KISS performers entertained the celebrity crowd this time around, as did singer Jordan Smith. The gala honored Carolyn Rafaelian, founder and CEO of the Alex and Ani jewelry collection. Carolyn was acknowledged for her “championship” efforts to battle multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system.

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e’re making great strides toward the cure,” enthuses Nancy, whose medical knowledge is formidable.

“We are going to win.”

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he luncheon is underwritten by Joni Berry, heiress to her Chicago family’s foundation. The Professional Dancers Society now owns an assisted living residence, also provides separate funds for living expenses. PDS is affiliated with the Actors Fund of America.

n its decades-long history, the Professional Dancers Society luncheons have honored Sammy Davis Jr., Julie Andrews, Leslie Caron, Ben Vereen, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Lawrence, Dick Van Dyke, who was cheered for reaching a 90th birthday (still singing, still hoofing!).

hen diagnosed with this terrifying illness, Nancy singlehandedly launched this now globally renowned fundraiser.

A major program the day after the Friday gala brings together specialists and medical scholars to participate in all day seminars, reviewing new advancements in treating this crushing infirmity.

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ot long ago, we invited a principessa from Rome to join us at Nancy Davis’s Race to Erase MS Gala, and our Roman royal was floored.

Wishing that her Italian compatriots abroad would create such an entertainment that would be as much fun and successful in financing medical research.

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ella Signora,” our principessa beamed after greeting Nancy during the event, now in its 23rd year, having

Nancy Davis, center, with husband Kenny Rickel and daughters Isabella and Mariella, along with Nancy’s BFF Lynne Palmer, who has helped immeasurably with these Race to Erase MS Galas that have raised $46 million over 23 years.

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Young Beverly Hills Realtors Tout Modern, Interpersonal Approach With REDD

By Matt Lopez Some of Beverly Hills’ brightest young realtors are joining forces to change the way homes are bought and sold in Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles area.

Real Estate & Developmental Design (REDD) aims to be a one-stop shop for all real estate needs.

REDD’s services are multifaceted - as a full-service real estate brokerage and creative

design agency, REDD caters to clients interested in buying, selling and developing properties. As a creative agency and business firm, REDD helps assists people in AJ Jamasbi Arya Rahmani Shauhin Shapoori every stage of the home buying, sellfrom the traditional, older tac- Tammy Benham, a broker who ing and renovation process.

Rahmani and tics of real estate agencies,” Jamasbi, AJ Jamasbi got his real said Jamasbi, a Beverly Hills Shapoori say is the “backbone” estate license at 18 and after High graduate. “There’s a of REDD, are perfectly four years with Rodeo Realty, whole other side of real estate equipped to help buyers and decided to branch off and start and the personal relationships sellers easily navigate that marREDD with other top young are extremely important. We ket. local realtors like Arya like to say we handhold our “It can be a cutthroat busiRahmani (Coldwell Banker) clients.” ness, but that’s what we mean and Shauhin Shapoori (Keller One unique tailored serv- when we talk about handholdWilliams). ice REDD offers is a full-service ing our clients and doing Jamasbi said one of the property management team. what’s best for them,” Jamasbi keys that REDD offers clients is Jamasbi called it a “sellers said. “There are so many a unique collaboration process market” at the moment, with aspects that go into buying and that aims to save clients time, inventories low, and said the selling, but we really focus on energy and money and make biggest mistake he sees in the the property and our client and what can be a daunting, scary market today are homes being what they need." process as stress-free as possi- overpriced.

Learn more about REDD ble.

Jamasbi said he and his by visiting: http://www.redd.la “It’s about moving away team, along with his mother

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incorporating dense foliage to frame specific views and shield the privacy of the owners.

The New Traditional French Provincial Style residence was built for Henry E. Singleton, co-founder/CEO of Teledyne, Inc., one of the nation’s largest conglomerates.

However, the new owner, Labi, has been reluctant to accept historic designation, though the Los Angeles Conservancy first notified the sellers’ agents at Coldwell Banker Previews of the historic significance of the property in May, 2014, recognizing that the sale of the property could endanger the home that was the culmination of Neff’s career.

On April 7, the new owner’s project team presented an informal proposal for new construction of an “auto gallery” on the site to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.

The massive project, including three guest residences, dwarfs the residence, creating a semicircular glass-enclosed exhibition area on the perimeter elevations and another circular structure in the front.

On their website, the conservancy states, “The property

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but that he doesn’t feel it’s a conflict of interest to advocate on its behalf. “I’ve been going there since I was a child, so why would it be a conflict of interest? Hudson asks, before admitting he has not sought guidance from any legal counsel on the matter.

Hudson notes the BAA has “absolutely” advocated on

owner has proposed incorporating new construction along the outer edges of the estate, which would preserve the main house and significant landscape elements. We believe that the preliminary plans respect the property’s historic fabric, and we will continue to work with the project team and the Office of Historic Resources to review and comment on the proposal.”

A close friend of developer Mohamed Hadid, Labi appears to have taken a page from his playbook. Photos show that, although no plans have yet been submitted, construction has been ongoing on the property.

Several protected oak trees have been removed, as well.

Further, like Hadid at Strada Vecchia, photos show that Labi placed screening around construction sites on the property.

In Hadid’s case, the screening shielded illegal building that landed him with three criminal misdemeanor charges.

Despite photos depicting workers cutting down oak trees, the City of Los Angeles did not agree with the lawyers’ findings, that the work constituted substantial alteration of the site pending designation.

“We believe that Mr. Labi’s conduct at the site is disre-

spectful of established City process and law,” said Victor de la Cruz of Manatt Phelps & Phillips, and that the work is removing character-defining features that contribute to the property’s historical significance, who represents Labi’s neighbor, Bryan Lourd.

“We are pleased that the City Council has designated the entire Singleton Estate, including its perimeter hillside and canyon landscape, as a Historic-Cultural Monument.

This is a very important first step in preserving the character of the site and protecting against incompatible development. Now Mr. Labi’s massive project – a proposed auto gallery for approximately 7080 vintage cars, three guest homes, and other buildings – even a shooting range – will have to be reviewed by the City’s Cultural Heritage Commission to ensure consistency with the site’s historic character. Certainly, it would behoove Mr. Labi to substantially modify his project now to account for its impacts to historic resources when the project’s Environmental Impact Report is prepared,” said C.J. Laffer, associate at Mannatt, Phelps & Phillips.

behalf of positions for Susan Lord, owner of the restaurant.

Hudson has a five-year lease in the building and began paying rent in January 2016. He appeared at the planning meeting to advocate on the restaurant’s behalf just two months three months prior.

Hudson goes on to tell the attorney questioning him that he has not recused himself from voting on any matters related to the Bel Air Bar &

Grill.

“It's a clear example of how matters were handled under his presidency,” said BelAir Association member Fred Rosen. “It’s a clear conflict of interest, it’s basic governance 101. It's just another example of the lack of transparency in the old organization. It’s why the community, by an overwhelming margin, removed Ron and his cronies from the offices they held."

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Some of the classic Ferraris at GTO Engineering.

Ferrari Specialists GTO Engineering Opening To Benefit CHLA Vintage Ferrari specialists, GTO Engineering will celebrating the opening of its Los Angeles facility with an evening supporting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

The invitation-only May 5 event at the center, 1450 La Cienega Blvd., will feature a silent auction of automobilia with items including custommade GTO cufflinks and car models, like the Ferrari 275.

Donations will also be accepted.

A fleet of vintage Ferraris that have gone through GTO Engineering’s restoration and/or service program will be on display showcasing the handiwork of GTO’s trained engineers.

Choosing CHLA as a charity to support was a “no-brainer,” says West Coast Operation

Manger Seve Kittrell.

The company was founded in England in the early ‘80s by Mark Lyon, a family man whose wife and children are heavily involved in the firm.

Kittrell has a daughter who “had a scare,” so they decided “to get behind a charity that serves all children.” They also have clients involved with the hospital.

“GTO Engineering has always felt it was important to support the communities around our shops,” says Lyon.

The company’s engineers have experience to restore, repair and race-prepare every Ferrari model from a 166 Inter to a 365 GTB/4 Daytona and beyond, with its speciality being the 250 GT series, for use on road, tours and in competition.

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Patti Davis Moves Alzheimer’s Support Group To St. John’s Patti Davis is moving her Beyond Alzheimer’s group to the St. John’s Health Center Foundation Building, 2121 Santa Monica Blvd., effective Tuesday, May 3.

The free support group for family members, friends and caregivers will meet from 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Reservations are not necessary and participants “just have to show up,” Davis says.

“I’ve always felt caregivers should be treated along with the patients,” says Davis, who saw her father, former president Ronald Reagan, through his NEW DEMENTIA CARE FACILITY OPENS—Dementia care provider Silverado held a recent ribbon-cutting for The Loft at 330 N. Hayworth Ave. The facility, described as “a new urban living concept in a setting convenient to popular attractions,” is designed to potentially delay the disease’s onset and offer daily brain-health programming. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, were, Silverado personnel (from left): Melissa AndrizziSobel, administrator; Dr. David Trader, medical director; Michelle Egerer, SVP community operations; Loren Shook, CEO/chair; Councilman Paul Koretz, Shamim Wu, president and Yael Wyte, The Loft program director.

decade-long fight with the disease and wrote The Long Goodbye about her experience.

Typically, family members feel Patti Davis they have no right to ask for care. But they are victims of a relentless and mysterious disease that has deep emotional roots and has left them stranded,” says Davis.

“I started the group to give

caregivers and family members a place to go and talk about what’s going on,” says Davis, “through the painful journey of losing someone to Alzheimer’s or other kinds of dementia.”

While Davis often uses her own story at meetings, she always includes “someone from the medical field to answer those kinds of questions.”

Being at St. John’s, Davis says, will allow the group to take advantage of neurologists and neuroscientists on staff who will share their knowledge and research, and rotate in as cofacilitators for the group.

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

It’s ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’ In BHHS’ Wanted In Wonderland

Ioan Gruffudd and Joely Fisher hosted Murder, Lust & Madness.

Photo by Rex Gelert

BritWeek—From The Bard To Rock ‘N’ Roll BritWeek’s 10th anniversary kicked off Saturday April 23, with a celebration of Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary, Murder, Lust & Madness. Harry Hamlin’s Macbeth, Stacy Keach performing from As You Like It, Impro Theatre’s scene from A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Michael York’s speech from Richard III brought down the sold-out house at The Wallis.

Shakespearean scholar, Louis Fantasia, who directed the one-night-only production said, “In the 400 years since Shakespeare’s death, I doubt there has been a better cast anywhere on

the globe (28 actors took part) than what we had. Great classical acting, mixed with Hollywood star appeal, plus some music and dance—who could ask for anything more.”

• BritWeek continues with Beverly Hills rocker Steve Cooke’s “Rock ‘n’ Roll Night” beginning at 9 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at Dirty Laundry, 1725 N. Hudson Ave., L.A. Cooke will also release his new single California Girls Rock ’n’ Roll during the event.

Free tickets are available at http://britweekrocknroll.app.rsv pify.com/ or $10 at the door.

The BHHS Performing Arts Department and Michael J. Libow, in cooperation with the Beverly Hills Education Foundation, invite audiences to take a trip down the rabbit hole and experience the world of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland like it’s never been seen before.

Members of Theater Arts Workshop, Stage Design & Production, Drama Lab, and more have worked with writer/director Annie Terry to adapt Lewis Carroll’s stories with a twist.

In the BHHS version, Wanted In Wonderland, Alice is being investigated for a mysterious crime by police officers Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee. As she recounts the tale of the unusual characters she has met in Wonderland, viewers come to understand that all is not what it seems. “Join us for this wild ride with original music, dance, poetry, and lots of laughs,” said Terry.

Free performances are at 7 p.m. tonight and tomorrow in the school’s Salter Family Theater, 241 Moreno Dr.

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Local Daniel Ezralow Brings His Dance Troupe Home For Open Making his “‘hometown debut,” award-winning choreographer Daniel Ezralow brings his dance company, Ezralow Dance, to The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for two nights of dance tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Ezralow, who spent a lot of time in Beverly Hills growing up, has gone on to become an award-winning choreographer, switching between the disciplines of film, stage and even Olympics ceremonies.

He’s thrilled to be bringing his show Open to a theater whose converted Beverly Hills Post Office is where he and his mother mailed letters when he was a young boy; and the town where his father Saul Sanford Ezralow had a CPA firm.

Created in L.A. but debuted in Italy, Open features his ninemember troupe in a 75-minute intermission-less piece that unfolds over 15 scenes.

“It’s a loose, abstract narrative,” says Ezralow. “But there are themes—ecology, linked through ideas of reusing, recycling and reclaiming; the intensity of the business world vs. the calmness of nature and the playfulness of color.”

A scene from Open.

The segments are danced to “popular music everyone’s heard before,” Ezralow says, by composers including Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, Strauss Debussy and Tchaikovsky.

“This show sprung from the idea that I wanted to do something ‘open,’ says Ezralow, “that everybody could appreciate and access. We use whimsy, irony and playfulness to open up peoples’ ideas of dance.”

Tickets range from $39-$99 and are available at TheWallis.org, by phone at 310746-4000, or the box office at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

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TO SEE AND BE SEEN

G O O D S H E P H E R D BENEFIT–Masaki Matsuka, the women’s clothing store on Brighton Way, is sponsoring a monthly benefit on behalf of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills. Pictured (from left): Hani Reshad, Abby Box, Shadi Nader, Tanaz Fotouat, and Ashley Crawford. For information, call Shirley Smith at 213-909-5500.

LEORA HADASSAH– The Leora Hadassah Musicale was held in the Beverly Hills home of Sylvie and Dr, Adrian Alache. Among those performing were Mary Levin Cutler (left) and harpist Dorothy Victor (right). They are joined by philanthropist Mimi Landres and musical conductor Jim Fumston.

Photo by Amir

MIKIMOTO LOVE–If you want to get up close and personal with some of the most luxurious jewels in town, Mikimoto is having a private viewing of its new collection of cultured pearl jewelry next week on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. To schedule an appointment, email rsvp.bh@mikimotoamerica.com or call 310-205-8787.

DOGGIE PARTY– More than 60 people, accompanied by 35 of their dogs, attended a canine birthday party in the Beverly Hills home of producer Loreen Arbus (right). Gifts for three charities (K9s for Warriors, Flying Home Wings of Rescue, and Canines for Disabled Kids) were collected. Pictured with the hostess are (from left): actresses Maria Conchita Alonso and Barbi Benton, and composer/lyricist Carol Connors.

AUTHOR INSPIRED JEWELS—The Crown Jewels hosted Aging In High Heels’ author Beverly Hyman Fead at their Royal Purple Luncheon at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse on Canon.

Inspirational speaker Fead discussed “living a life with passion, hope, laughter and how to face aging.” Members and officers attending included, back (from left): Marlene Ridgley, Gail Dauer, Grace Scherer, Fead and Ila Krane. Seated (from left): event organizer Marci Wiener, holding Fead’s book, and Annie Leherer.

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the renewal and a request for the creation of a Hotel Overlay Zone to allow the addition of a 15 foot rooftop enclosure, reconfiguration of the rooftop area, and the installation of a new exterior glass elevator on the western elevation.

Unlike other hotels, the L’Ermitage is set to have a special meeting with a CUP hearing in as short a time as possible to enable a public hearing, with the first published ad appearing Wednesday. The public comment period for this new CUP/DPR is only ten days, favoring the applicant.

Monday’s hearing has the appearance of favorable treatment from the City for a hotel that has disregarded the concerns of the community, say neighbors, with over 150 signing a petition requesting that the City draw down on increasing entitlements and step up enforcement to mitigate the impact on the residents.

Other hotels in Beverly Hills neighborhoods report they have renewed their CUPs on time, and they respect the CUP conditions and the surrounding neighborhoods, where they attempt to be good neighbors and foster good will.

The L’Ermitage, which was originally an apartment building, is in a residential neighborhood without the benefit of a loading dock, an entry court, or accommodations for drivers,

which creates a challenge to mitigate the concerns of the hotel’s neighbors.

In spite of this, the hotel has continued to increase the intensity of use, culminating in a $40 million renovation that included a controversial separate entrance to the restaurant from the street, which some residents believe violates the original CUP. The requested outdoor elevator from the ground floor to the rooftop is widely opposed by neighbors who report they are kept awake already by noise from the hotel.

A temporary tent located on the hotel’s roof has also drawn controversy for its perceived permanent nature, as well as the possibility that it may serve to enable a greater frequency of rooftop events that potentially impact the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the requests to renew the CUP, the applicant requested an extension of the open air dining hours. Currently, patrons are not to be seated after 9 p.m. and must leave by 10:30 p.m.. The request was to extend seating to 9:30 p.m. and dining until 11 p.m., though allowed hours in ResidentialCommercial Transition Areas are 7-10 p.m.

The hotel was exempted from the Residential-Commercial Transition hours and granted extended hours as a condition granted through the nowexpired CUP and DPR. The hotel also requested

additional rooftop events, additional late night rooftop events, and the ability to schedule those events with less than 48 hours notice.

Surprisingly, though they were recommending its renewal, staff did not include the original CUP in the report.

As for violations, the report recommended a heartier penalty schedule for enforcement.

That would require enforcement, and City code enforcement does not operate during weekends or evenings.

Residents’ complaints detail a pattern of non-compliance, including early morning deliveries with back-up beeps, vehicles blocking the alley and residents’ driveways, driving staff loitering late into the night, smoking and talking loudly, leaving trash and even washing vehicles after hours.

Officers visited the premises over 150 times between March 2014 and March 2016 with numerous parking violations, disturbing the peace, 911 calls, theft and public intoxication. Residents report excessive noise, public urination, vomiting, broken glass and vandalism as guests leave late at night.

Director of Community Development Susan Healy Keene issued a memorandum last week to explain why the City knowingly allowed the hotel to continue to operate with an expired CUP/DPR for four years. “Staffs conclusion was that the entitlements were in fact, eligible for renewal, even

if they had previously expired,” based on staff’s erroneous interpretation of the CUP conditions.

In an exclusive to the Courier, City Manager Mahdi Aluzri acknowledged staff errors.

“When Staff discovered the expired CUP in February 2015, staff incorrectly interpreted a provision of the expired CUP resolution to allow for a renewal application to be filed instead of a whole new CUP. The filing of the renewal application in March 2015 presumably stayed the expiration of the CUP. That interpretation was not supported by our legal counsel and unfortunately this did not get highlighted until the matter was legally noticed and scheduled before the Planning Commission… I am very concerned about staff’s interpretation approach which has clearly created a very difficult situation… legally it is the responsibility of the property owner to be aware of when the use expires…”

The meeting Monday is being held to consider a new CUP/DPR and Extended Hours Permit, but the terms of the CUP are not available for public scrutiny. The old CUP/DPR is expired. Are those the terms that are being put forth in the new CUP/DPR or does it revert to the Commercial-Residential Transition Area? Conversely, does the new CUP/DPR include the proposed Hotel Overlay Zone? How are resi-

BEVERLY HILLS dents, whose pleas have been bifurcated in favor of a lucrative five-star hotel, to respond?

In keeping with a pattern of behavior of the L’Ermitage, the hotel opened the patio for dining Saturday until residents alerted City officials and closed it down.

Two residents have written to say that, the CUP/DPR should be denied because under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project should be subject to further scrutiny for environmental impacts on the residential neighborhood.

“Staff’s analysis concluded that the present project qualifies as categorically exempt from CEQA,” responded City Attorney Larry Wiener.

That is the same staff that allowed the hotel to operate without a CUP/DPR because of their analysis, and ultimately, created this mess.

Now it appears this expedited CUP/DPR meeting will be an opportunity for the City to respond to concerns that have until now, been interpreted as insignificant by staff, say residents.

The ultimate question is why, with the continued violations, the City staff continues to ignore City regulations and neighbors’ concerns.

Monday’s meeting could be the final opportunity for the community to voice its opinion on the CUP.

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Beverly Hills’ Top 12 Highest Paid Employees Editors note: Listed below are the 12 highest paid Beverly Hills non-public safety employees, ranked in descending order by “Total Pay”, or take home pay - the amount they brought home in their paycheck at the end of the year. That number is added together with “Other Compensation” - which includes retirement pay, deferred compensation, healthcare and RHS health (see glossary on page 19) to form a complete look at how much these employees cost to the taxpayer.

City Manager Mahdi Aluzri Total Pay: $313,165.62 Other Compensation: $88,191.85 Total Compensation: $401,357.47 BH TO DC – Mayor John Mirisch and Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne attended a series of meetings in Washington, D.C. during the annual delegation legislative visit to discuss federal support for regional public safety communications interoperability, as well as the City Council’s initiative in support of autonomous vehicles. Pictured: Krasne and Mirisch at the General Motors corporate building.

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Wells Fargo Bank adjacent (North Camden Drive immediately south of South Santa Monica Boulevard) Beverly Hills Courthouse (Civic Center Drive between Burton Way and Third Street) Chase Bank adjacent (corner of Wilshire Boulevard and North Beverly Drive, west of Montage Hotel)

280 South Beverly Drive (corner of South Beverly Drive and Gregory Way) 331 North Maple Drive (corner of Third Street and Maple Drive across from the Beverly Hills post office) For more information on the Beverly Hills Bike Share program, email transportation@beverlyhills.org or call Transportation Planning at 310285-1161.

Assistant City Manager George Chavez Total Pay: $256,380.42 Other Compensation: $63,429.28 Total Compensation: $319,809.70 Director of Community Development Susan Healy Keene Total Pay: $249,625.94 Other Compensation: $70,250.41 Total Compensation: $319,876.35 CFO - Don Rhoads Total Pay: $239,815.57 Other Compensation: $84,094.17 Total Compensation: $323,909.74 Chief Information Officer - David Schirmer Total Pay: $235,415.63 Other Compensation: $58,776.29 Total Compensation: $294,191.92 Director of Community Services - Nancy Hunt-Coffey Total Pay: $223,160.24 Other Compensation: $57,373.79 Total Compensation: $280,534.03 Assistant Director of Administrative Services, Finance - Noel Marquis Total Pay: $219,364.46 Other Compensation: $51,653.16 Total Compensation: $271,017.62 Assistant Director of Public Works Services - Patricia Rhay Total Pay: $209,932.78 Other Compensation: $57,292.73 Total Compensation: $267,225.51 Assistant Director of Public Works - Parking and Facilities Operations - Chad Lynn Total Pay: $198,774.46 Other Compensation: $44,036.70 Total Compensation: $242,811.16 Assistant Director CD Building Official - Rajesh Patel Total Pay: $195,035.39 Other Compensation: $72,233.33 Total Compensation: $267,268.72 Deputy City Manager - Cheryl Friedling Total Pay: $193,618.97 Other Compensation: $57,969.21 Total Compensation: $251,588.18 Assistant Director Administrative Services - Human Resources - Rachelle Ovrom Total Pay: $188,252.49 Other Compensation: $67,499.86 Total Compensation: $255,748.53

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Beverly Hills Salary Survey - What It All Means Editors Note: Below is a glossary explaining the terms you will find on the City salary chart on pages 20-27.

PERS: Public Employee Retirement System. Beverly Hills grants employees retirement benefits equal to 3-percent of their highest-ever compensation multiplied by each year of service to a maximum of 30 years for Police and Fire Employees and 2.5-percent of their highest-ever compensation multiplied by each year of service for all other employee groups.

“Legacy” CALpers members (those in the PERS system prior to January 2013) may retire at 50 for Police and Fire and 55 for all other employee groups, while new employees after January 2013 can retire at 57 (Police and Fire) and 62 (all others).

Sworn Police for Fire employee with 30 years service receives 90-percent of highest pay plus cost-of-living adjustments while all other employee groups would receive 75-percent for 30 years of service.

All retired employees receive a reimbursement for health coverage (currently $125).

Some employees hired prior to January 2010 receive a higher benefit depending on their bargaining group up to full health coverage for themselves and their spouse.

All non-Police and Fire employees hired after Jan.1, 2010 and Police and Fire hired after July 2012 receive a monthly payment to an employee Retirement Health Savings plan in lieu of employer provided medical coverage retirement.

•PERSABLE Pay: Used to calculate annual retirement contributions. CalPERS requires an annual contribution of the employee’s salary toward their pension fund.

City employees have begun paying their full percent contribution, in accordance with new CalPERS regulations, but received a pay raise to “make up” for the burden of having to contribute to their own retirement.

•Retro PERS/Retro Non-PERS: “Retro pay happens when after an employee group contract ends, sometimes it takes a while to come to terms on a new contract.

Once that new contract is in place, if it was agreed to pay any increase retroactive to the last contract end date, that generates the retro pay.” City CFO Don Rhoads told the Courier last year.

•Cafeteria Plan: An employee health benefits plan that allows an employee to choose from a variety of benefit plans.

If the employee doesn’t spend the full amount on a health plan, they get a portion of the savings in the form of additional wages. This column is what the employee gets back after money is not spent.

•Leave Payoff: When an employee has an excess amount of vacation time, beyond what is needed on the books, it can be paid off in a lump amount.

•PERS Overtime vs. Overtime: Some portion of a normal work schedule, mostly public safety, can fall under FLSA rules as overtime.

Since this time is part of a normal work schedule it is considered PERSable even though it is paid at an overtime rate.

Normal overtime worked is not PERSable and is not considered when calculating PERS retirement payments.

•Pay for Performance: “It’s a program for our management, professional and executive folks based on performance, goals and objectives that are set up at the beginning of the year.

They are evaluated at the end of the year and depending on how well they met those goals and objectives, they would qualify for some amount of pay for performance, which can be all the way from one percent to 10 percent of a total pool of dollars.

It’s the closest thing we have in the government sector to performance plans and that sort of thing.”–City CFO Don Rhoads.

•Merit/Bonus: If an employee does something “particularly meritorious”, according to Rhoads, there is a provision where a bonus can be given.

•Other Pays: Generally falls under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows an employee to receive funds in a different category while they are out on personal leave.

•Deferred Compensation: A matching deferred contribution between the City and employee, where the employee contributes a certain amount of their paycheck, tax-deferred, which is matched by the City.

•Explanation of the Leave/Vacation/Sick Categories: Rhodes says: “These hours don’t add any additional cost to the other columns.

The only way they add cost is if someone doesn’t use all their leave at the end of the year, so they want to cash it out.

That would generate additional cost outlay, which shows in the ‘leave payouts’ column. If someone used their leave time, it would be recorded in the salary column.”

• RHS Health: RHS Health: Is an employee Retirement Health Savings plan contribution that has replaced the City’s obligation to provide retired employees with health coverage for all employees hired after 2010 (non-Police and Fire) or 2012 (Police and Fire) •Total Cost of Employee: All forms of income each City employee receives combined with the retirement, health care and deferred compensation benefits the City contributes to provide a more accurate look at the total cost of a City employee to the taxpayer.

•RHS Health: An employee Retirement Health Savings plan.

•Leave Earned: Management Or Executive Leave time, or Administrative Leave. Rhoads says: “Generally speaking, it’s used in cities for management employees. Management doesn’t get overtime pay, so it’s typically used for those employees in recognition of the fact that they don’t get overtime pay. It basically says ‘we’ll give you a certain number of hours per year that you can use administratively.’ It can be used much like vacation time, or can be used for whatever personal leave they have.”

•Total Compensation: The total amount of compensation each employee receives from the City of Beverly Hills, combining all categories of income and compensation.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S The new exhibit, “Dinosaurs Unextinct At The L.A. Zoo” is now open in a previously off-limits corner of the zoo.

The attraction features 17 lifesize, life-like animatronic prehistoric creatures, brought to life with electronic “brains.”

Among the exhibit’s added features is a Fossil Dig, a Stegosaurus robot with controls guests can operate; a climbable Pachyrhinosaurus; and a free downloadable “Dinosaurs: Unextinct at the L.A. Zoo”" augmented reality app.

The exhibit is $5 per person in addition to regular zoo admission ($20 general; $17 for seniors and $15 for children 212). The zoo is located at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways in Griffith Park, 5333 Zoo Dr. For tickets and information, call 323-644-6001 or visit lazoo.org/dinos.

• • • • • The UCLA Film & Television Archive’s Celebration of Iranian Cinema kicks off at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30 with the U.S. premiere of Two with director Soheila Golestani, who is expected to attend.

The festival,, sponsored by the Farhang Foundation, will run through Sunday, May 22 in the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. in Westwood.

The festival will feature 14 films (in Persian with English subtitles) with individual screening tickets at $10 and available at https://www.cinema.ucla.-edu/events/2016/iranian-cinema. For more information, visit cinema.ucla.edu or call 310-206-FILM (3456) • • • • • On Sunday, May 1, visitors to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will get the chance to meet artist Marnie Smart Pluze from 2-4 p.m. Her exhibit, “Experiencing Coastal California,” with

images of coastal shores, bluffs and mountains, will open Sunday and run through Wednesday, June 8, from 9 a.mp.m..

The exhibit will be in the Anthony C. Beilenson Interagency Visitor Center, King Gillette Ranch, 26876 Mulholland Highway, Calabas-sas. For information, call 805-32702301 or email samo@wnpa.org.

• • • • • The Associates for Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies (ABCs) annual Mother’s Day Luncheon/Fashion Show is Wednesday (May 4) at the Four Seasons on Doheny Drive.

Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred and actress/producers Donna Mills and Lorraine Toussaint will receive “Women of Achievement Awards.”

The event benefits breast and prostate cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence St. John’s Health Center. For tickets ($150), call 323-904-4400 or visit www.abcjw.com.

• • • • • The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) partner on “Dreamnight” at the L.A. Zoo for Children’s Hospital patients and their families in a private event made possible by AEG, the evening’s presenting sponsor, on Friday, May 6.

Dreamnight is part of a global charitable initiative in which zoos, aquariums and museums throughout the world partner with institutions that care for children.

Sponsorship packages are available ranging from $1,000 to $25,000, and individual donations are welcome.

For additional information, visit CHLA.org/dreamnight or call CHLA at (323) 361-1719.

The weekly update of local and SoCal events.

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Wilshire/Whittier and Whittier/Elevado Drive intersections; a minimum of 24 new walkie talkie radios for staff; security apps for staff cell phones; panic buttons and visitor badges for anyone entering campus.

Sixty four-percent of the parents responding to the survey responded in favor of having armed guards, while 34 percent favored some form of full-time security, whether armed or not. Boardmember Lisa Korbatov said she felt it was crucial that the guards at the school be armed.

“For me, it’s a priority to

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According to BHHS alumni and former parent Jonathan Prince, who served on the interview panel two years ago, Vincent is an exceptional teacher.

“What happened at the Beverly Hills High drama program was dramatic,” he said, noting the greater emphasis on performance and production that Vincent brought to the program previously headed by Herb Hall. “It was a great year as alumni to watch it go back to the days of glory.”

Owen Lloyd, a BHHS drama student and volleyball player, appeared before the School Board on Tuesday to give a viewpoint on Vincent from the perspective of one of his students.

“Your theatre demographic is a complicated group of characters, and that space is so important to so many,” Lloyd said. ““Dr. Vincent has been more supportive than many other

BEVERLY HILLS safeguard that campus and all the other campuses,” said Korbatov, who noted that earlier this year, she entered the campus randomly one afternoon and walked around for a half hour without being stopped by anyone.

El Rodeo principal Kevin Allen said that although the school’s recommendation didn’t specify that the guards should be armed, he was open to whatever the board decided in that regard.

Superintendent Steve Kessler said the list of recommendations would be priced out by staff and returned with an approximate cost at the May 10 Board of Education meeting.

teachers I’ve ever had. The amount he puts into this program is staggering. He truly cares.”

Vincent surmised that the redirection that happened, which included performing Shakespeare plays, introducing a one-act double feature performance for “Intro to Theatre”, reviving the winter play and adding a spring play, in addition to a stringent rehearsal schedule, was met with “concern” on the part of several individuals.

“The year before I arrived, 38 students performed in a BHHS play or musical. This year it has been 98,” he said.

Board President Howard Goldstein said that if the board chooses to rescind its approval of the administration’s non-reelect decision, it would be “very” unsupportive of the administration.

Said Prince: “The theatre teacher that we have might just be the theatre teacher that we need.”

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April 29, 2016 | Page 29 TRYING IT ON FOR SIZE—Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ hosted its seventh annual CATCH (Center for Achievement of Teens and Children with Hand Differences) picnic at the hospital. CATCH was created so families whose children have hand and upper limb differences (such as having a weak arm, missing fingers or missing an arm) can get to know and support each other. “Kids get to spend time with people who are ‘just like me,’ said a hospital spokesperson. “And this year meet someone who proves that anything is possible. A special guest who delighted the crowd was former major league baseball pitcher Jim Abbott. Abbott, who was born with one arm, went on to pitch a perfect game for the New York Yankees in 1993. Above, Abbott watches as CHLA patient Noah Buenrostro, 8, tries on the former big leaguer’s glove. Photo by M. Rizzo/CHLA

TERRIFIC TESSA– Tessa was saved from the high-kill Devore Shelter by Sally's Rescue on her last day before being euthanized. The 3-year old, 10-pound, poodle was left at the facility after her owner had died. She is now being cared for by the volunteers at the non-profit, rescue only pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org. Those interested in adopting this terrific girl can call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

No Kill - Los Angeles is Almost a Reality

By Victoria Talbot Los Angeles Animal Services released the latest figures this week showing an 86.3 percent save rate for dogs and 79.2 percent for cats.

As recently as 2011, the City of Los Angeles was at 57.8 percent for dogs.

A 90 percent save rate is nationally recognized as “nokill”, according to a spokesman for LA Animal Services.

“We are hopeful to have our best year of reducing shel-

ters deaths and increasing the live save rate to become a nokill city. This is due to the tremendous support of amazing organizations and individuals who believe that we can save them all,” said the press release.

LA Animal Services statistics show a steady decline in deaths by 30 percent at the six shelters this year and 66 percent since 2012.

The No-Kill LA (NKLA) initiative, comprised over 100 local animal welfare organiza-

tions, has helped find homes, provide low-cost spay and neuter, education and veterinary services to animals in low income and under-served areas of Los Angeles.

In Beverly Hills, the Amanda Foundation Spaymobile has provided thousands of pet homes and pet owners free or low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services.

Without vital spay/neuter services, there would be thousands more homeless pets on the street.

DOG PARK

Other donations totaled $13,368 for a total of $179,368.

Donors will be recognized with commemorative plaques inside the park.

Booths from local supporters including Pet Lifestyle Advocates Pussy and Pooch with

their signature treat bags and store coupons. The Amanda Foundation will be helping pet owners with dog licensing and low-cost vaccination information, as well as some cute adoptable dogs.

Pet Food Express will have dog treats, clean up bags and

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anonymous donation and $5,000 each from Recreation and Park Commission Chair Frances Bilak and Courier Publisher Marcia Hobbs for park benches, bring the total pledges to $165,000.

Sierra

Penelope

Maple

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These dogs are being fostered through Wags and Walks. To foster, adopt or contribute please visit www.wagsandwalks.org, or www.wagsandwalks.org/adoption-application

information on the services they offer.

The PetCare Foundation will be there to promote upcoming pet adoption events and as a special treat, French Cuisine’s television host Chef Josette of Normandie Bakery will bring gourmet cookies for a bake sale, proceeds to benefit the dog park.

The City will also have a booth, ready to take donations and discuss donor recognition, park bench and tree opportunities.

Shuttles will be available, leaving from the Beverly Hills Public Library adjacent to the Rexford Parking Structure.

Leashed or crated dogs are welcome on the shuttle!

A N O T H E R B I RT H D AY ! ?

William Fitzgerald

Nina Diamante

Lisa Korbatov

Lynn Ziman

Emilia Mandel

Roger Lefkon

Alyce Morris Winston

Mara New

Teen Line, the ground-breaking teen-to-teen support hotline, honored founder Elaine Leader, PhD, with the “Above and Beyond Award” at the 35th anniversary Food for Thought Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton. Actress/singer Sheryl Lee Ralph hosted.

Nancy Nebenzahl Lillian Raffel Pam Kurtz For more than three decades, Dr. Leader has dedicated her life to helping vulnerable young people, founding the teen-to-teen hotline in 1980, and serving as executive director until last May. “Through Dr. Leader’s vision, generosity and devotion, our teens are given hope and reassurance to deal with the pressures of adolescence,” said Michelle Carlson, the new executive director.

Also honored were the Hekmat family (“Distinguished Family Service Award”) and the Henson and Otis family (“Humanitarian Award”). In addition, 11 of Teen Line’s 120 35TH ANNIVERSARY– teen volunteers were saluted: Teen Line’s 35th Food for Sabrina Bell, Sarah Cohen, Thought luncheon at The Beverly Hilton brought out Henry Muhlheim, Sarah Wagner, a large contingent. Above Gabe Wieder, Alexandra Strong, (from left): Executive Isabella York, Laetitia Coustar, Director Michelle Carlson, Shadi Keyvani, Baxter Kingfounder/honoree Dr. Epping and Sara Nasr.

Elaine Leader, and Teen Line receives more emcee Sheryl Lee Ralph; than 15,000 calls, texts and (left) honorees – Julian emails each year, providing a Otis, Lisa Henson and safety net for teenagers dealing Ginger Otis). Photos by with troubled relationships; verVince Bucci bal, emotional or physical abuse; substance abuse; suicide; peer pressure; cyber bullying and other challenges. In addition, more than 25,000 participants annually attend Teen Line events at schools and community forums. ****** 310.275.0579 • 434 N. CANON DRIVE Ten emerging singers from a nationwide search will perform MON. - THURS. 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM the music of Verdi, Puccini, FRI. & SAT. 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mozart, et al. with the L. A. Performing Arts Orchestra conI TA L I A N R E S TA U R A N T ducted by Frank Fetta at the 44th annual Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Showcase Concert on Sunday, May 15, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St. Admission is free, but tickets are required by calling 310-2762731.

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | APRIL 29, 2016 Page 30 BIRTHDAYS–Lisa Korbatov, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Gottlieb, Zubin Mehta, Mara New, Francine Jackson, Kate Mulgrew and Michelle Pfeiffer (Apr. 29); Christine Burnett and Kirsten Dunst (Apr. 30); Lilly Steiner (May 1); David Beckham, Englebert Humperdink and Ronnie White (May 2): Pam Kurtz, The Courier’s Roger Lefkon, Lillian Raffel, Nancy Nebenzahl, Nina Diamante, Emilia Mandel, and Frankie Valli (May 3); William Fitzgerald, Chuck Avis, and Alyce Morris Winston (May 4); and Lynn Francine Jackson Ziman (May 5).

Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup

This is a tale of sorcerers; wizards of musical and financial talent who have worked their alchemy to produce “One Night Only,” a live, on stage magical theatrical production of song that over the past eight years has generated more than $1 million benefiting Jewish Family Service of the Desert.

The founding sorcerer and producer is the internationally renowned photographer/producer Michael Childers. He came up with the simple concept of having a group of about two-dozen Broadway stars appear on stage, each singing one, different song … and only for one night. At least the concept was simple. Its execution required a magical Merlin of immense skill and an overflowing Rolodex.

This year’s event began the evening before with an invitation-only, cast party held at the ultra-contemporary home of Helene Galen, one of the event’s high-powered financial apprentices.

Any visit to her Tamarisk Country Club and viewing its collection of museum-quality art is a treat, but Galen is not limited to static displays.

As guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from her golf course-adjacent patio, the Palm Springs High School band, in full uniform and instrumentation, along with accompanying baton-twirlers, marched from where they had been hiding and performed one song before marching

ONE NIGHT ONLY– At the magical “One Night Only” fundraiser for Jewish Family Service of the Desert were (above) Michael Childers and Helene Galen.

Left photo: Sherman Fridman and Lucie Arnaz back out-of-sight across the Tamarisk-trimmed rough.

The following night a truly SRO crowd of 1,100 at the McCallum Theatre, was treated to 24 Broadway songs, themed as “Sondheim in Love,” with each featuring the romantic music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. It was a performance held together and run flawlessly, by Childers’ chief sorcerer’s apprentice: Broadway star and no-nonsense director, Lucie Arnaz.

Arnaz had the theatrical equivalent of herding cats as she put a stellar cast, (all of whom had donated their time), through their paces. That she was able to do so successfully is a tribute to the performers’ professionalism as well as her strong directional control.

Those performing were: Davis Gaines, Brian Childers, Jason Graae, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Barb Junger, Howard McGillin, Christine Andreas, Teri Ralston, Nancy Dussault, James Snyder, Clint Holmes, Julia Murney, Patrick Cassidy, Brent Barrett, Lee Roy Reams, Liz Callaway, Millicent Martin and Karen Ziemba.

Helping to provide this memorable theatrical experience were Annette Bloch, Helene Galen, Barbara Keller and Harold Matzner (honorary co-chairs) along with Barbara Fromm and Terri Ketover (event co-chairs).

Jewish Family of the Desert is a non-sectarian, non-profit that provides counseling and social services annually to more than 4,000 men, women and children in need.

For more information, call 760-325-4088.

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PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077031 The following is/are doing business as: 1) VAMPIRE LOUNGE 2) VAMPIRE LOUNGE & TASTING ROOM 9865 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #775, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Bluebloods, LLC 9903 Santa Monica Blvd. #775, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 08, 2016: Jessica Vierra, General Manager: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077029 The following is/are doing business as: ART BOOT CAMP 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A. Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 30, 2006: Cheryl A. Perkey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077030 The following is/are doing business as: CHERYL PERKEY FINE ART 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; Cheryl A. Perkey 1936 S. Crest Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 01, 1997: Cheryl A. Perkey, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29,

2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077032 The following is/are doing business as: TITAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Mortgage Bank of California 1141 Highland Ave. #C, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2015: Michael Dallal, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077033 The following is/are doing business as: BEVERLY HILLS DENTISTRY 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #701, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Drs. Kevin, Michele, And Shawn Frawley Beverly Hills Dental Group Inc. 8920 Wilshire Blvd. #701, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 19, 2016: Michele L. Frawley, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016077034 The following is/are doing business as: GLENDORA PLAZA 1770 S. Barranca Ave., Glendora, CA 91740; Azita Torkan 1401 Westwood Blvd. #320, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Faraz LLC 1401 Westwood Blvd. #320, Los Angeles, CA 90024; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Azita Torkan, Co-Owner: Statement is filed with the County

of Los Angeles: March 30, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016064631 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CREATIVE HOUSE STUDIOS 2) CREATIVE HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT 1546 Marion Dr., Glendale, CA 91205; Rosanna Rizzuto-DiSalvo 1546 Marion Dr., Glendale, CA 91205; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Rosanna Rizzuto-DiSalvo, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 16, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016081171 The following is/are doing business as: THE BAKER’S CONE 120 S. Palm Dr. #402, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Ronen David Akhavan 120 S. Palm Dr. #402, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Ronen David Akhavan, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 04, 2016; Published: April 08, 15, 22, 29, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016083008 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BOND ST. LENDERS 2) BOND ST. LENDERS OF BEVERLY HILLS 3) BOND ST. LENDERS OF B.H. 4) BOND ST. PAWN 5) BOND ST. JEWELRY LENDERS 6) BOND ST. AUTO LOANS 7) BOND ST. HIGH VALUE LOANS 238-1/2 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Beverly Hills of Bond St. Collateral Lenders Inc. 2381/2 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills,

CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Nazila Mahgerefteh, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 05, 2016; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016083009 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DAILY CONCEPTS 2) AFTERSPA 915 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; Industrias T. Taio LLC. 915 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Emilio Smeke, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 05, 2016; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016083010 The following is/are doing business as: SLEEVES 8855 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; Lionsoul, LLC 8855 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Thierry Smadja, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 05, 2016; Published: April 15, 22, 29, May 06, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016089194 The following is/are doing business as: 1) M.E. PROPERTIES 2) M.E. LUXURY DIVISION 439 N. Canon Dr.-Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Melissa Echeverria 439 N. Canon Dr.Penthouse, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conduct-

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BEVERLY HILLS

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2014-05446-CA A.P.N.:8102-032-007 Property Address: 2723 Lashbrook Avenue, South EL Monte, CA 91733

ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2723 Lashbrook Avenue, South EL Monte, CA 91733 A.P.N.: 8102-032-007

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY LÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/14/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: AMELIA G. VILLALOBOS, A WIDOW Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 12/20/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3128081 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/19/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 446,854.49 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total The undersigned Trustee debt disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the NOTICE TO PROPERTY street address or other OWNER: The sale date common designation, if shown on this notice of any, shown above. sale may be postponed one or more times by the The sale will be made, mortgagee, beneficiary, but without covenant or trustee, or a court, purwarranty, expressed or suant to Section 2924g of implied, regarding title, the California Civil Code. possession, or encum- The law requires that brances, to pay the information about trustee remaining principal sum sale postponements be of the note(s) secured by made available to you the Deed of Trust. The and to the public, as a total amount of the courtesy to those not unpaid balance of the present at the sale. If you obligation secured by the wish to learn whether property to be sold and your sale date has been reasonable estimated postponed, and, if applicosts, expenses and cable, the rescheduled advances at the time of time and date for the sale the initial publication of of this property, you may the Notice of Sale is: call (866)-960-8299 or $ 446,854.49. visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com If the Trustee is unable to /MortgageServices/Defau convey title for any rea- ltManagement/TrusteeSe son, the successful bid- rvices.aspx using the file der’s sole and exclusive number assigned to this remedy shall be the case 2014-05446-CA. return of monies paid to Information about postthe Trustee, and the suc- ponements that are very cessful bidder shall have short in duration or that no further recourse. occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not The beneficiary of the immediately be reflected Deed of Trust has execut- in the telephone informaed and delivered to the tion or on the Internet undersigned a written Web site. The best way request to commence to verify postponement foreclosure, and the information is to attend undersigned caused a the scheduled sale.

Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be Date: April 7, 2016 recorded in the county Western Progressive, where the real property is LLC, as Trustee for benelocated. ficiary NOTICE TO POTENTIAL C/o 30 Corporate Park, BIDDERS: If you are Suite 450 considering bidding on Irvine, CA 92606 this property lien, you Automated Sale should understand that Information Line: (866) there are risks involved in 960-8299 http://www.altibidding at a trustee auc- source.com/MortgageSer tion. You will be bidding vices/DefaultManagemen on a lien, not on the prop- t/TrusteeServices.aspx erty itself. Placing the For Non-Automated Sale highest bid at a trustee Information, call: (866) auction does not auto- 240-3530 matically entitle you to ________ free and clear ownership Trustee Sale Assistant of the property. You should also be aware that WESTERN PROGRESthe lien being auctioned SIVE, LLC MAY BE ACToff may be a junior lien. If ING AS A DEBT COLyou are the highest bid- LECTOR ATTEMPTING der at the auction, you TO COLLECT A DEBT. are or may be responsi- ANY INFORMATION ble for paying off all liens OBTAINED MAY BE senior to the lien being USED FOR THAT PURauctioned off, before you POSE. can receive clear title to the property. You are 04/22/16, 04/29/16, encouraged to investigate 05/06/16

BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE FOR BIDS

Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation CALLING Insurance.

Project: Pupil Transportation, Field Trip and Athletic Events Project Bid #15-16/019 Bid Deadline: 10:00 a.m. on 5/18/16 Place of Bid Receipt: Purchasing Department - 255 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California Notice is hereby given that the Beverly Hills Unified School District of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District, will receive up to, but no later than, the above stated time, sealed bids for the award of a contract for the above project.

Those bids timely received shall be opened and publicly read aloud, Bids received after this time will be returned unopened.

All bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the District. All bids must be sealed and clearly state on the outside of the envelope, in the lower left hand corner, the contractor company name, project title and project number.

The services will consist of the furnishing of school bus transportation of pupils and other designated persons to and from schools operated by the District. The District will contact with one or more contractors, enabling the District to have an alternate in the event the first source is unavailable.

Bidders must be certified in accordance with all applicable laws of the state of California. The District request buses and drivers be certified as School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) providers, and all drivers of such vehicles will likewise have a valid SPAB license. All buses are to be inspected and certified by the California Highway Patrol.

Passengers are students and adults on school district related activities utilizing either public or private funds.

Each Bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the above address or email Dianne Richard at drichard@bhusd.org.

Bid documents and addendums will be available on the District web site bhusd.org.

Each bidder will be required to furnish and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, endorsed naming the District as “additional insured”,

Bidders are required to furnish the District with Bid Security for 10% of the amount of the bid.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all bids and to accept or reject any item thereon, and to contract in the best interest of the District.

Publication Sates: 4/29/16 & 5/6/16 ——————————

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO: SS028868 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Matter of the petition of: PRESTON ORION To all interested person(s): Petitioner: SHARON NAIM/SIMON OURIAN current residence address: 4 Beverly Park, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse, on April 13, 2016 for a Decree changing names as follows: Present Name: Preston Orion Proposed Name: Brandon Orion The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 10, 2016 Time: 8:30am Dept: K Room: The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica Courthouse.

Reason for name change: Parents prefer the name Brandon.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information in the foregoing petition is true and correct.

Signed: Simon Ourian, Sharon Naim Judge of the Superior Court Gerald Rosenberg, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Office/Clerk Dated: April 13, 2016 Published: APRIL 22, 29, MAY 06, 13, 2016 Beverly Hills Courier

BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Purchasing Services

of bids. The District reserves the right to waive any irregularities, accept or reject any or all bids and to accept or NOTICE TO CON- reject any item thereon, TRACTORS CALLING and to contract in the best interest of the FOR BIDS District.

Notice is hereby given Sates: that the Beverly Hills Publication Unified School District 4/29/16 & 5/6/16 of Los Angeles County, —————————— California, acting by and through its Governing of Board, hereinafter Notice referred to as the Nondiscriminatory District, will receive Policy as to Students sealed bids for: The Kabbalah Children’s Academy school admits

Pupil Transportation, students of any race, Special Education color, national and ethnic Bid #15-16/020

origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Linda Bratacher Head Of School 9250 W. Olympic Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 385-1187 The services will consist BHC_Published 04/29/16

All bids shall be made on the forms furnished by the District. Bids will be received up to, but no later than, 11:00 a.m. on 5/18/16 in the Purchasing Office, at 255 S. Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, California at which time they will be opened and read aloud. All bids must be sealed and clearly states on the outside of the envelope in the lower left hand corner “Bid Enclosed – 1516/020 Pupil Transportation, Special Education”.

of the furnishing of pupil transportation for special education students and other designated persons to and from schools operated by the District. Bidders must be licensed and certified in accordance with all applicable laws of the state of California.

Buses and drivers should be certified as School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) providers.

For non-emergency medical transportation other than school bus provide a statement of determination and certification from California Highway Patrol.

Each Bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the above address or e-mail Dianne Richard at drichard@bhusd.org.

Bid documents and addendums will be available on the District web site bhusd.org.

Each bidder will be required to furnish and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance, endorsed naming the District as “additional insured”, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Insurance.

Bidders are required to furnish the District with Bid Security for 10% of the total amount of the bid.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016095424 The following is/are doing business as: GONE GATOR MUSIC 15260 Ventura Blvd. #2100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; Thomas Petty 15260 Ventura Blvd. #2100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 11, 2016: Thomas Petty, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2016; Published: April 29, May 06, 13, 20, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016095425 The following is/are doing business as: HURTADO STUDIO MAINTENANCE 1914 W. 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047; Christian Hurtado 1914 W. 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 2016: Christian Hurtado, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2016; Published: April 29, May 06, 13, 20, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016095648 The following is/are doing business as: 1) RELATIONSHIP THERAPY LA 2) REBOUND CHILDREN LA 10350 Santa Monica Blvd. #10, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Andrea Rogers, LCSW, A Professional Corporation 10350 Santa Monica Blvd. #310, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein October 01, 2015: Andrea Rogers, LCSW, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 19, 2016; Published: April 29, May 06, 13, 20, 2016 LACC N/C

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO BIDDERS for the NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (FROM WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TO DOHENY DRIVE) within the City of BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BIDS - Sealed proposals for the NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT within the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the office of the City Clerk of said City, located in Room 290 at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on the above- mentioned date in the office of the City Clerk of said City Hall and award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

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

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

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal Form may be inspected and obtained at the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 or by downloading documents from the City’s bid webpage (www.beverlyhills.org). There is no charge or deposit required for this material; therefore, they are not to be returned to the City for refund.

Each bidder shall furnish the City the name, address, and telephone number of the firm requesting specifications.

References in the project specifications to specific sections of the Standard Specifications refer to the book of "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction", 2015 Edition, or “Greenbook”, written by a Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association and Southern California District of the Associated General Contractors of California.

Contractors wishing to obtain this book may purchase copies directly from the publisher, Building News, Inc., 1612 South Clementine Street, Anaheim, California, 92802; (800) 873-6397.

AMENDMENTS – The first paragraph of Section 3-2.5 “Eliminated Items”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted and replaced by the following: “Should any Contract item be deleted in its entirely, no payment will be made to Contractor for that Bid Items.”

The following is in addition to the provisions of Section 2-9.1 of the Greenbook: The Contractor is required to locate and tie out survey monuments in the project area prior to construction involving street and highways, and to file with the County Surveyor a Corner Record of any such work.

Prior to the issuance of a completion certificate, the Contractor is required to file a Corner Record for survey monumentation that is replaced. All such survey work shall be performed under the supervision of a California licensed Land Surveyor or a Civil Engineer authorized to perform such work.

The Contractor shall provide the City a copy of the office calculations and documents submitted to the County for filing in connection with the aformention work.

The payment for surveying, related professional services, office calculation, and furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools and incidentals, and for doing work involved shall be considered as included in the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.

The second paragraph of Section 3-2.2.1 “Contract Unit Prices”, of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction is deleted.

Section 3-3.2.2 shall be revised as follows: a) Labor. The costs of labor will be the actual cost for wages of workers performing the extra work at the time the extra work is done, plus the employer payments of payroll taxes, health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship funds, and other direct costs, resulting from Federal, State, or local laws, as well as assessments or benefits required by collective bargaining agreements.

Section 3-3.2.3 shall be revised as follows: a) Work by Contractor. An allowance for overhead and profit shall be added to the Contractor’s cost as determined under 3-3.2.2 and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit on extra work performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be compensated for the actual increase in the Contractor’s bond premium caused by the extra work. For costs determined under each subsection in 3-3.2.2, the markup shall be: a) Labor b) Materials c) Tools & Equipment Rental d) Other Items

20% 15% 15% 15%

b) Work by Subcontractor. When any of the extra work is performed by a Subcontractor, the markup established in 3-3.2.3(a) shall be applied to the Subcontractor’s costs as determined under 33.2.2. An allowance for the Contractor’s overhead and profit shall be added to the sum of the Subcontractor’s costs and markup and shall constitute the full and complete markup for all overhead and profit for the Contractor on work by the Subcontractor.

For Contractor markup of Subcontractor’s costs, the allowance shall be 10% on the first $2,000 or portion thereof, and 5% on costs in excess of $2,000.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – The contractor’s attention is directed to Section 2-01.2, “LIQUIDATED DAMAGES” of the special provisions. The Contractor shall be charged by the City, as liquidated and ascertained damages, the sum $3,500.00 for each calendar day that the work

remains incomplete.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE - The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared and the said estimate is $25,500,000.

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770 et seq., of the Labor Code, the Director of the Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages applicable to the work to be done. The Contractor will be required to pay to all workers employed on the project sums not less than the sums set forth in the documents entitled "General Prevailing Wage Determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1".

A copy of said documents is on file and may be inspected in the office of the City Engineer, located at 345 Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills, California 90210.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him. The Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices.

Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, California, or from the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

PAYROLL RECORDS - The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1776 of the Labor Code, relating to accurate payroll records, which imposes responsibility upon the Contractor for the maintenance, certification, and availability for inspection of such records for all persons employed by the Contractor or by the Subcontractors in connection with the project. The Contractor shall agree through the Contract to comply with this section and the remaining provisions of the Labor Code.

INSURANCE AND BOND REQUIREMENTS - The Contractor shall provide insurance in accordance with Section 3-13 of the City of Beverly Hills, Public Works Department, Standard Contractual Requirements, included as part of these Specifications. All subcontractors listed shall attach copies of the Certificate of Insurance naming the Contractor as the additional insured as part of their insurance policy coverage. In addition, the Contractor shall guarantee all work against defective workmanship and materials furnished by the Contractor for a period of one (1) year from the date the work was completed in accordance with Section 2-11 of the Standard Contractual Requirements. The Contractor’s sureties for the “Performance Bond” shall be liable for any work that the Contractor fails to replace within a specified time.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor’s license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code.

In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “A” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

SUBCONTRACTORS’ LICENSES AND LISTING - At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor’s license appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, address, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list each Subcontractor’s license number and the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES - Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

SELF PERFORMANCE The contractor shall perform at least 50% of the Contract Price except the following designated Specialty Items:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH TIME LIMITS FOR LEGALLY N O N C O N F O R M I N G A N D C O N D I T I O N A L LY P E R MITTED USES TO BE REESTABLISHED ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Traffic Signals 2. Street Lighting 3. Project Allowance 4. Cement Treated Base These specialty items may be deducted from the contract price before computing the 50% performance requirement.

Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk: Each prospective bidder is responsible for fully acquainting himself with the conditions of the project, as well as those relating to the construction and labor of the Project, to fully understand the facilities, difficulties and restrictions which may impact the total and adequate completion of the project. An optional pre-bid conference and job walk will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. All attendees must arrive to the location by 9:00 a.m. Each and every bidder is encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference and job walk.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form prepared for this project and shall be delivered at the office of the City Clerk within a sealed envelope and marked on the outside as follows: Bid No. 16-11 "PROPOSAL FOR NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION.” Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Beverly Hills,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder will, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the date of the award of the contract, enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

In addition, all addenda, if issued by the City, shall be completed, signed by the perspective bidders and submitted as part of the proposal. The City may deem a bid incomplete if it fails to include all required documents.

THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION NUMBER – The Contractor is required to register with State of California Department of Industrial Relations and meet requirements to bid on public works contracts. A Public Works Contractor Registration No. shall be submitted with the bid.

Information and Questions: All questions and requests for information must be directed to Tristan Malabanan, Civil Engineer for the City of Beverly Hills. Any questions addressing the interpretation or clarification of the Bid Documents must be submitted in writing via email to tmalabanan@beverlyhills.org by Thursday May 19, 2016 at 12:00 noon.

We File & Publish DBA’s Call George at 310-278-1322

ORDINANCE NO. 16-O-2702

ext. 121

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Section 1. On October 22, 2015, and February 25, 2016, the Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings after which it adopted Resolution No. 1767, recommending that the City Council amend portions of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to establish maximum time limits for abandoned and discontinued legal non-conforming and conditionally permitted uses (collectively, the “Amendments”). On April 5, 2016, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, received public testimony, and thereafter introduced this Ordinance.

Section 2. This Ordinance and the Amendments were assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council finds that adoption of the Amendments will not have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because the Amendments represent minor alterations in land use limitations and do not result in any changes in intensity of land use or density. Further, the areas of the City affected by the Amendments have average slopes of not more than 20%.

Section 3. The Amendments are consistent with the objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan because establishing a maximum time within which legal non- conforming uses can be reestablished promotes the following policies: General Plan Policy “LU 2.1 “City Places: Neighborhoods, Districts, and Corridors,” which calls for the maintenance and enhancement of the character and aesthetic qualities of the City’s distinctive neighborhoods; General Plan Policy LU 5.8 “Encroachment of Incompatible Land Uses,” which calls for the protection of residential neighborhoods from the encroachment of incompatible nonresidential uses; and General Plan Goal 12 “Business Districts Adjoining Residential Neighborhoods,” which calls for fostering compatible relationships between commercial districts and adjoining residential neighborhoods to ensure that quality of life is maintained.

Section 4. The City Council hereby adds Section 10-3-3806 to Article 38 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows with all other provisions in Article 38 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 remaining in effect without amendment: “10-3-3806: TIME LIMITS FOR A DISCONTINUED CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE: A. If a use, which requires a conditional use permit, has been discontinued for a period of five years, the use shall not be reestablished unless a new conditional use permit is granted pursuant to the provisions set forth in this Article. For purposes of determining whether a use has been discontinued, the property owner shall have the burden of proof in demonstrating a continuation of the use.

1. Exceptions: a. Owners of properties impacted by circumstances that are out of the property owner’s control, including, but not limited to, government regulations, the presence of hazardous substances on the property that must be removed in order for the property to be developed with the approved use, or an extended statewide economic downturn, may request an extension of the five year period from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must make the following finding in order to grant an extension: i.

The Conditionally Permitted use is not substantially adverse to the public health and safety of the neighborhoods adjacent to the property. b. Residential uses. c. Medical uses. Such uses shall be governed

by Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-3-1620.1. d. Reestablishment of a conditionally permitted use may occur after the passage of five years, provided that a complete application for either a planning entitlement or building permit associated with such

reestablishment has been filed prior to expiration of the five-year time limit, provided the application is subsequently approved by the City.”

Section 5. The City Council hereby adds Subsection (c) to Section 10-3-4101 of Article 41 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows with all other provisions in Article 41 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 remaining in effect without amendment: “10-3-4101: NONCONFORMING USES: C.Time Limits for a Discontinued Nonconforming Use: If a nonconforming use of a building or land has been discontinued for a period of five years, the nonconforming use shall not be reestablished. Subsequent use of the building and/or land shall conform to the regulations of the zone in which the land is located. For the purposes of determining whether a use has been discontinued, the property owner shall have the burden of proof in demonstrating a continuation of use.

1. Exceptions: a. Owners of properties impacted by circumstances that are out of the property owner’s control, including, but not limited to, government regulations, the presence of hazardous substances on the property that must be removed in order for the property to be developed with the approved use, or an extended statewide economic downtown, may request an extension of the five year period from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission must make the following finding in order to grant an extension: i. The nonconforming use is not substantially adverse to the public health and safety of the neighborhoods adjacent to the property. b. Residential uses. c. Medical uses. Such uses shall be governed

by Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-3-1620.1. d. Reestablishment of a nonconforming use may occur after the passage of five years, provided that a complete application for either a planning entitlement or building permit associated with such reestablishment has been filed prior to expiration of the five-year time limit, provided the application is subsequently approved by the City.”

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

Adopted: April 19, 2016 Effective: May 20, 2016 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Gold, Bosse, Brien, Krasne and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

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Gorgeous Large 218 S. Tower Dr. Studio Apartment • • In Beverly Hills •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• •• or Great Office ••

B R E N T W O O D SANTA MONICA W E S T W O O D • MIRACLE MILE • • S p a c i o u s • 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . 615 S. Cochran Ave. • Single • NEWLY REMODELED 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• • Approx. 1,100sf.

Controlled access, •••••• •• ••

ROBERTSON/BURTON WAY 11730 SUNSET BLVD.

IMMACULATE LARGE SINGLE

• Jr. Executive Patio, dishwasher, • Single • on-site laundry, parking.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • TO S CHOOL , • • • • • • • C LOSE •• F REEWAY & •• Rooftop pool,

•• Freshly Painted, •• 6ft & 7ft Closet space.

New Carpet, Old World Charm!

ELEVATOR, laundry rm, With Central Air, Bright, intercom entry, deck, central air, Large Walk-in Closet. fridge, stove, laundry fac. gated, quiet, no pets, elevator, intercom Includes All Utilities, CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS no smoiking building. entry, on-sight laundry, Private Entrance, & SHOPPING. 320 S. Clark Dr. gym, parking.

Secured Bldg.+Prkg.

310/531-3992 Call 323/252-5600 • Free WiFi Access • Nonsmoker, No Pets. ~ 310/476-3824 ~ $1,625/Month * BEVERLY HILLS * BRENTWOOD & 310/247-8929 8725 Clifton Way with Kitchen

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Newly Remodeled 925 S. Barrington Ave.

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310/449-1100

2600 Virginia Ave.

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Good closet space, a/c, elevator, dishwasher, controlled access. Close to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

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2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 1,800sf+, street views lrg kitch w/ island, new appl., washer/dryer.

321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

Pool, a/c, balcony, stove, dishwasher, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

CLOSE TO SHOPS & R E S TA U R A N T S C A N O N / B E V E R LY / RODEO DR.

310/858-8133

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WiFi, central air/heat, B RIGHT & S PACIOUS .

Balcony, Dishwasher, fireplace, patio, L.A.’S FINEST, controlled access MOST LUXURIOUS controlled access, on-sight laundry, prkg. pool, elevator, parking, APT. RENTAL 310/479-0700 * * * * * * laundry facility.

310/312-9871 “The Mission” Shopping & Dining in • Westwood • Brentwood Village

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C L O S E TO A L L SHOPPING AREAS

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Spacious a/c, fireplace, 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. pool, controlled access, * * * * * laundry fac., prkg.

1 Bd.+1 Ba.

• Free WiFi Access • 310/473-5061

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Newly Remodeled Close To U.C.L.A. Great Views Great views, controlled W E S T W O O D access, balcony, 1380 Midvale Ave. elevator, lrg. pool, • prkg, on-sight laundry.

• • • • • H IKING IN R UNYON 1 Bd.+1 Ba. C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

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Spacious C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . 1 Bdrm + 1.5 Bath

310/473-1509

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1409 Midvale Ave. Close to shopping, • • • • • • • • • • • great restaurants • • and Metro.

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274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

WiFi, a/c, intercom Granite counter tops, stainentry, laundry facility, less steel appliances, elevator, parking, pool. air conditioned, new CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling SHOPPING & 1 BLK. fan, elevator, controlled TO WESTWOOD PARK. access. Fitness ctr, yoga 310/478-8616 room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireWESTWOOD place, laundry facilities.

Easy freeway access 1370 Veteran Ave. 213/382-102 1

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• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 6-Month Lease Avail. • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . * * * * * * • • ••••• Every Extra Luxury Single • • • custom cabinets, granite Very spacious, • • •• access, a/c, stove, countertops, stone entry, granite counters, elevator, laundry pool, health club, spa. Pool, sauna, microwave, intercom • Free WiFi Access • intercom entry, facility, parking. entry, on-sight laun• Close to UCLA • • 310/247-8689 • elevator, on-site dry, parking & WiFi. 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. Close to Cedars-Sinai, laundry, parking.

Very close to UCLA L.A., 90024 Beverly Center & All Utilities Paid. & Westwood Village.

Contact Mgr.: 310/208-5166 310/841-2367 Trendy Robertson Bl. • 310/864-0319 •

• • Spacious • • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • •• •• * * * * * * * Large & Bright. Balcony, controlled

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H O L LY W O O D

1769-1775 N. Sycamore Av.

808 4th St. 310/477-6856 • • • • • ** ** • Single * 1 Bd.+1 Ba . * * * • Bachelor * * • WESTWOOD • U.C.L.A. CLOSE Controlled access, L ARGE , U NIQUE 10933 Rochester Ave. laundry facility.

AND G ORGEOUS .

• BRENTWOOD • Fireplace, balcony, 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 922 S. Barrington Av. dishwasher, intercom ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ entry, elevator, Jr. Executive

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Close to Museums, The Grove & Restaurants.

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SANTA MONICA Close To U.C.L.A.

dishwasher, on-site • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • parking and pool.

Large kitchen, stove, Lrg. unit. Balcony, laundry & parking.

Walk-in closet, Fireplace, balcony, • Close to Beach • fridge, hardwood flrs., 310/826-0541 310/394-7132 intercom entry, laundry a/c unit, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, Close to shopping, laundry facility, lots facility, elevator, prkg. dining & transportation. laundry facility, of closet space.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • $1,400/Month BRENTWOOD elevator, parking. 1628 Westgate Ave. Close to Cedars, 310/276-2295 11640 Kiowa Ave. Close to shops+dining. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ Cell: 310/892-6010 restaurants, shopping 310/826-0541 •••••••• B r i g h t & A i r y. & transportation.

Dishwasher, BEVERLY HILLS • 310/276-1528 • Newly Updated • BRENTWOOD • Intercom entry, on-sight 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Newly Remodeled parking, on-sight TOWNHOUSE 1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. BEVERLY HILLS •••••••• laundry facility.

Rooftop Balcony, dishwasher, 872 S. Westgate Ave. 221 S. Doheny Dr. Close to transportation. = = = Penthouse = = = a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 310/820-1810 Panoramic Views! • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. elevator controlled 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Lots of light, = = = = = = access, on-site laundry, WEST L.A. private, hrwd. flrs. Spacious, hardwood flrs., parking. Close to • • • • • • • • huge closets, built-in Brentwood Village, Hardwood floors, 12333 TeXaS Ave. • • a/c, dishwasher, pool, Shops & Restaurants. sliding glass doors 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba. to patio, parking, • • • 310/826-4889 • French doors in bdrm. to • elevator, controlled ∞ ∞ ∞ laundry facility. ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ patio overlooking pool • access, laundry BRENTWOOD 310/207-1965 Granite counters, dish• GORGEOUS UNITS • facilities. No pets. 519 S. Barrington Ave. washer, balcony, stove, Central air, 424/343-0015 BRENTWOOD intercom-entry, on-site ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚Δ˚ pool, elevator, Great Location!

The Carlton laundry, parking.

2 Bdrm. + 1.5 Bath on-site laundry, 11666 Goshen Ave. 310/826-4600 intercom entry.

Bright unit.

(•)(•) 320 N. La Peer Dr. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Dishwasher, On-site ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) WEST L.A. • 310/246-0290 • 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. laundry, parking.

1433 Armacost Ave. ( ) • • • • • • CLOSE TO Single+1 Ba. Close to ----S H O P S & D I N I N G 2 Bdrm. + 1.5 Bath Brentwood Village.

1 Bdrm.

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T RANSPORTATION .

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•• • • • • • • • • •••• Balcony, air conditioning • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. dishwasher, controlled • access bldg., WiFi, • • • • • • • • Control access, pool, pool, on-sight laundry, dishwasher, elevator, gym, parking. on-site laundry and parking.

310/477-6885 213/385-4751 Close to U.C.L.A.

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468 BAGS WANTED

BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O RY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY

BUY & SELL

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WANTED

CHANEL, HERMES, GUCCI, PRADA AND ALL HIGH-END DESIGNER HANDBAGS IN ADDITION TO

ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE AND EXOTIC SKINS. ALL NEW, USED OR VINTAGE.

TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

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Garage/ Estate Sale CENTURY CITY MOVING SALE Everything Must Go! Furniture: Living room and dining table with chairs, table accessories, beautiful Persian rugs, one of kind Mariani marble coffee table and much much more!!

By appointment only Call 310/623-2911

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WE BUY CARS HIGH-END & CLASSIC CAR CALL ERIC 310/345-1487

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H & L RAFAEL HANDYMAN and MAINTENANCE Painting • Plumbing Tiling • Electric • Drywall Remodel & Demolition • Hauling, Remove and Replace Carpet.

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BEVERLY HILLS

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor’s note: For more than 10 months, The Courier has been running a series of stories regarding the United States Postal Service and, in particular, the rampant problems occurring at the Beverly Hills post offices.

The following is a letter from Richard Maher of the USPS Corporate Communications Division. We leave it to our readers and to all residents of Beverly Hills to determine whether or not they are content with the level of service and customer treatment being accorded them.

This is in response to the April 15, 2016 article “Who’s in charge in the Beverly Hills Post Office?”

Your story inferred the U.S. Postal Service does not know the whereabouts of Beverly Hills Postmaster Koula Fuller, which is not true. Prior to the publication of this story, I responded to your query on Fuller's status, telling reporter Victoria Talbot that she was on a short-term assignment at the Los Angeles District.

But instead, Talbot chose to use quotes from a Sept. 2015 interview in which I answered different questions related to a previous long-term assignment Fuller had served.

Although never actually quoted, the story states: “...where she (Fuller) is remains unclear, said Maher.” I never said anything remotely close to this. On more than one occasion, I explained to the reporter that Fuller was on a district assignment and would return soon.

The article also contained misinformation about postage rates and how they are set: “PMG Megan Brennan responded to a decrease in sales by increasing prices more than twice the rate of inflation.” The fact is that, under law, the postmaster general does not have sole authority to arbitrarily change postage rates and the exigent rate increase referred to was approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and implemented on Jan. 26, 2014, before PMG Brennan took office.

I would like to take this opportunity to share that the United States Postal Service acknowledges that some customers have experienced service that is below the level we wish to provide, and we apologize for those irregularities. Some of the challenges we are facing, such as hiring and training, require a long-term commitment that we will continue to address. The U.S. Postal Service and its employees remain unwavering in our mission to serve our customers.

Steps being taken to improve service in Beverly Hills include: • Delivery routes adjusted and eight additional delivery routes created • 23 new letter carriers hired in the past month • Transportation between facilities is being reviewed and employees’ starting times being adjusted to better coincide with the arrival of mail and packages.

• A special management team assigned to Beverly Hills to assist local management with improving efficiency and service.

Beverly Hills operations will continue to be monitored and reviewed to ensure customers receive the kind of service they expect and deserve.

Richard Maher The Courier received this photo of mail in a dumpster behind 259/255 McCarty Dr., left by a mail carrier Wednesday evening. Resident Lisa Orlanski reported the postal carrier: “actually drove into the alley to dump the mail.”

Beverly Hills Officer-in-Charge Richard Garcia personally went to the location to retrieve it from the dumpster, and the Office of Inspector General will investigate.

****** I decided to take a peek at the expenditures by our City. The first surprise was that the Rodeo Dr. area gets $1 million for their festivities.

The Chamber of Commerce is paid $375,000.... to again benefit the Rodeo Drive people. By the way, a previous chamber member just “advertised” the Hilton’s new project . There was no disclosure of money nor perks given,... was it just “free”?

Then there was $575,000 wasted on a company called Block to Block has “ambassador” cyclists personnel, again violating the unenforced law by occupying our sidewalks for the benefit of decreasing the homeless. It would be cheaper to feed them with that money and if you add the cost of the new dog park, we will have $1M altogether that could feed these people for a year or so.

What we do get is: traffic galore, closure of Rodeo Drive per the association’s demands, increase in transient people, over- abundance of tourists invading our private streets and an increase in crime. My simple rationale is : more people, more advertising inviting foreigners to come by bus to BH = more crime. Don’t forget anti-Semitic slurs already occurred last summer, and each year it will increase as well as car racing in our streets, etc.

I also just found out that, in fact, the council of 2014 approved Bijan to have logos, parking meters painted and a permanent parking space. I can’t do that, you can’t do that, but he is allowed. Why I ask? What are the reciprocal perks? The law is clear.

Every two hours, you and I must vacate the metered space we occupy and find another location if necessary. Our traffic department has never enforced that law against Bijan; his car sit in the same space all day.

The benefits of these expenditures are not apparent to me. Looking at the finances of the City is extremely complex. Everything seems hidden: they utilize the “multiple pockets theory”.. the legal, the commerce, the transient tax etc. The City should be forced to have a simple method of accounting understandable by the residents.

Pablo Nankin, MD

In response to last week’s guest editorial by Robert Tanenbaum, my friend since the ‘80s when he served on the Beverly Hills City Council and as mayor. I have long admired his steadfast commitment to the maintenance of quality of life and environment for our residents.

I recall his battle to require the Peninsula hotel be limited to a height of five stories. He ultimately prevailed which resulted in minimum environmental burdens to the neighborhood and, in my opinion, the finest, most beautiful hotel in Beverly Hills.

It is certainly correct that an initiative is an exemplar of democracy in any community–local, state or even federal. It is a vote of the community and what could be more democratic? However, the use of an initiative for zoning or building purposes, although legal, prevents the City and its residents to seriously and professionally examine into the merits of the proposed project as to how it will affect the neighborhood and the City, in general.

Only City Hall has the means and expertise to carefully examine the project and make a determination whether or not it fits the community’s general plan as well as how it may impact its immediate or close neighbors the City’s residents. Such impact includes light, air, traffic, noise–all those things that materially effect our day-to-day lives. I need only point out current eastbound traffic on Wilshire as it passes The Beverly Hilton, 15 hours daily, to illustrate the need for professional examination into, at the least, the traffic patterns which will be generated by a new project, and how to ameliorate them.

Bob is correct when he states the initiative process is not a “loophole,” but a fundamental right built into the state constitution. It is, however, in the case of the Hilton, being used as a means of constructing what would be the tallest building in Beverly Hills (perhaps double the height of any existing one). This is without the scrutiny of the City’s professional staff or an Environmental Impact Report, which studies the impact on the City of all new structures.

This is particularly necessary where traffic is already intolerable, where a new hotel, which will bring unknown problems, is already under construction as the Waldorf Astoria, and where there is a major project already approved by the City for construction of two condominium towers immediately west of The Beverly Hilton’s property on the old Robinson-May lot. In the case of the latter, the developers are now seeking to build still another hotel–not called for in the original plans, which will immeasurably add to the burdens of the area. The combination of the Wanda (Robinson-May) project together will be brought to a complete standstill, but by then it will be too late.

And clearly it is a certainty that if a 375 foot high building is built as called for in the initiative, every commercial property owner and developer now in Beverly Hills, or contemplating building here, will seek the same thing. Why should they not?

The extra height as related to the site area adds immeasurably to the profitability of a venture, and of development. This is true whether it’s a condominium, office building, apartment or any other commercial structure.

One last point, Bob speaks glowingly of the 1.7 acre garden, which is the hook being used to sell the initiative to the public. The “garden,” although stated by Bob to be open to the public, will in fact be under total control and discretion of the developer in terms of landscape plan, hours established for use, lighting, and the nature of the uses on the garden’s land. It will not be a public park or a public garden. It will not be dedicated to the City nor with the City have any authority or control over it.

Indeed, if the developer chose to do so, he could pitch a large tent on the space and have a party for 1,000 people anytime.

Although deceptively entitled the Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative, it more appropriately should be called the “Beverly Hills Tall Building Initiative” because, in fact, that is what is all about.

Richard A. Stone ****** For the past 12 years, I used to meet my friend Richard Mosk at the track at Beverly Hills High School to take our three mile run. Many weekends my schedule didn't permit me to meet him at our unofficial time of 8:30 a.m. on Saturdays and sometimes Sundays, but we always caught up the next weekend or very soon. This tradition endured despite my having young daughters and lots of weekend obligations. You see, like him, I was dedicated to my running. Richard’s wife Sandra was a very talented marathon runner for many years.

Sadly Richard, a long term Beverly Hills resident, passed away last Sunday after battling a brief but pernicious illness. He was very private about this and yet I started missing him at the track when his appearances there grew much more scarce over the last six months.

Richard Mosk was a most accomplished man. A Justice of the U.S. Court of Appeals, he attended Stanford as an undergrad and Harvard Law School. His father was Chief Justice Stanley Mosk, one of the most illustrious Supreme Court appointees in California. (His dad’s name adorns the Superior Court House in downtown L.A. and an elementary school in the Valley.)

Richard had major accomplishments as a lawyer and judge. He was on the Warren Commission investigating the JFK assassination and served as a judge at The Hague, trying to ease Iran-U.S. relations.

My friendship with him was down to earth and took it’s shape as two guys at a bar, only it was a 1/4 mile track instead.

Though I was 20 years younger, I had a very special and impactful connection with Richard, based on my really having nothing to do with his legal profession. I am a publicist and media strategist and Richard always enjoyed hearing my celebrity news, pop culture updates and stories of my young family.

Richard was very proud of his own children and we would speak proudly about his son Matthew’s work as an Emmy-winning ABC newsman and how Matt would actually ride on Air Force One to conduct interviews.

I always looked forward to seeing Richard and will miss his gravelly voice and principled demeanor. I used to tease Richard because of his Gilligan Island sailor hat he would always wear to block the sun. I bought him a hipper Nike hat for his birthday one year, but he kept wearing the sailor hat.

I will miss him a lot now and am thankful friends and family of mine got to meet him. I was so honored when he asked me to have a lunch at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club. I thought: “I must be pretty sharp if Justice Mosk wants to have lunch with me.”

Hal Lifson

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BEVERLY HILLS

Chairman Emeritus Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs ****** Senior Editor John L. Seitz Special Sections Editor Stephen P. Simmons ****** Founding Publisher March Schwartz (Publisher 1965-2004) Clifton S. Smith, Jr. (Publisher 2004-2014)

From The Publisher

MARCIA WILSON HOBBS

MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR There is one issue that is most troubling to me about the proposed changes that the Hilton owners are attempting to achieve with this ballot initiative.

If approved, the height of this building will be the equivalent of a 30 plus story building and that establishes a terrible precedent. Other developers will point to this project and say, ”me too”. If the city permits one tower like this one, others will surely follow.

The commercial triangle and Wilshire Blvd. will look like Century City. Is that what you want?

I, for one, do not.

Herbert Young ****** The Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative is utilizing a long established process in California called the “ballot initiative process.”

California's constitution is clear–the voice of the people must be heard and respected.

In 2008, Beverly Hills voters approved the original Beverly Hilton Revitalization Plan base on this principal.

Now voters have to opportunity to improve upon that plan by supporting the initiative, which remove an eight story condo building on Wilshire and replace it with a beautiful garden for residents to enjoy. Please join me in signing the petition .

Vladimir Radzinsky ****** I don’t have the resources to run a full page ad so all I can do is send a letter. To The Courier’s readers, and the residents of Beverly Hills, I say, “Don’t sign the petition today. Or ever!”

Yes, our residents do have the right to make our voices heard. And we already did this.

The misleadingly named “Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative” isn’t something we need to make known our displeasure with any change in the Hilton expansion plans.

The proposed “new plan” would allow construction of a giant tower, taller than the Statue of Liberty and taller than any other building in Beverly Hills, towering over our neighborhoods and dominating our western skyline.

The proposed park is not a public park. It would be closed for private parties. It doesn’t have anywhere for the public to park.

And there is no guarantee that next year Beny Alagem and his partners and investors wouldn’t be back to ask permission to build another tower on the park.

If one of Beny Alagem’s paid signature solicitors rings your doorbell, do what I did. Just say “no!”

Daniel Fink ****** I support the Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative for one simple reason: if we don’t sign the petition and vote for the improved plan in November, an eight-story condo building will be built on Wilshire, not a garden. In 2008, voters approved a project with two residential buildings: one on Wilshire and one on Santa Monica. Under the initiative, the Wilshire building will be eliminated entirely and replaced with a garden open to the public, and the residential units will be consolidated into one taller building on Santa Monica Boulevard.

The simple change in the approved plan is much better for residents. A garden is better-suited across from El Rodeo school, marks a better gateway to our City, and will be new amenity for all of us. I encourage you to sign the petition in favor of this simple change.

Albert Ahobi

If you are like me and want to see more open space in our City, I hope you will join me in support of The Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative.

The new plan will completely remove an eightstory building on Wilshire, which was approved by voters in 2008, and replace it with a garden open to the public. The new plan will take units that would have been built along Wilshire, across from El Rodeo school, and will add them to a building already approved to be built on Santa Monica.

I appreciate that the owners of this property are allowing voters to have a say in what the new plan will look like and hope it passes on the ballot in November!

Brittany Nuvoletta ****** A wise person once said, “Believe nothing. No matter where you read it, or who said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”

Reason and common sense tell me that this project is a house of cards built upon a foundation of quicksand because the original measure on which this “revision” is based, was passed in a manner wrought with unethical and illegal voting. And that is why I ignore the clipboards shoved in my face literally everywhere I go----while mailing letters or returning a movie at the library or shopping for an Apple.

It is why I ignore the slick advertisements appearing daily in my mail or paper or on my door knob. It is why I ignore the two page editorials written by close friends of the builder/developer promoting this project. It is why I ignore those attempting to tell me that building one hotel literally in the driveway of another hotel or combining two small buildings into one giant skyscraper will somehow ease the flow of traffic. And it is why I must doubt the sincerity of anyone who promises something and then (unpromises) the same thing using the word,”generally.”

What my reason and common sense do tell me is that this proposal in all it's entirety, including but not limited to both intended and unintended consequences must be presented, heard and questioned in an open forum before our City Council and all citizens both for and against in order to determine what is truly in our best interest.

So, what is the truth about this project? I know mine, consider taking the time and thought to determine yours?

Robert Block

POLICE BLOTTER These assaults, burglaries, and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets.

ASSAULTS 04/15 400 South Oakhurst Drive 04/20 400 South Rexford Drive BURGLARIES 04/17 100 Spalding Drive ($1,000 04/17 700 Alta Drive 04/20 300 North Rodeo Drive ($595) 04/22 200 South Robertson Boulevard 04/24 9500 Brighton Way GRAND THEFTS 04/18 100 North Robertson Boulevard ($1,000) 04/18 200 North Canon Drive ($62,500) 04/21 9600 South Santa Monica Boulevard ($2,000)

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Apr. 29). Sweet friends show up to celebrate you, and social fun will make it seem as though your birthday stretches into May. Career advancement makes June exciting.

You’ll take your best teammates with you. You’ll never regret what you did for love at the start of 2016, and your allegiance will certainly be rewarded. Gemini and Capricorn adore you.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Victory! Success! Profit! These will be yours soon enough. First, you’ll spend many hours in service, contribution and humility. In retrospect, that first part of your day will be the most memorable and awesome.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s little to be gained from arguing. It won’t sway the ones who believe differently, so you can save your breath and conserve your energy. You’ll influence best through attraction, not argument.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Without you, an upcoming event has real “snoresville” potential. Are you willing to step in to give it your signature sizzle? They need you! Besides, you’ll have fun turning this thing on its ear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Success favors you. Maybe it’s the way you flirt with it all the time, chumming up, batting your lashes, sharing secrets. Success finds your fun, lighthearted energy totally irresistible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Keep your eyes open and your hands free so you can snap up the juicy opportunities du jour. Today will feature an invitation, the chance to make a new connection and a hot tip worth moving on immediately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are quite a few logistics to work out, and people won’t be communicating very well on the matter.

You’ll have to be the responsible, thorough one. In the name of clarity, ask more questions than you normally would.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you wanted to, you would find it dreadfully easy to shake and rattle a person’s confidence.

Realizing the fragility of the human condition, you willfully go the opposite direction, searching for ways to build up those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love has been compared to a battlefield, a paradise and a head cold—all apt descriptions, depending on the day and the love in question. You’ll have your own unique comparison for love by the day’s end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve subscribed to the adage before, but the problem with the ”If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” approach is that winning takes a mindset that would rather go down in flames than “join ‘em.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Often the changes that seem magical and miraculous are merely a matter of consistent, daily effort made over a long period of time. The tricky part is setting up a lifestyle that reminds you to keep up the effort.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). Some of the things you’ve been saying to yourself are less than supportive, but you can and should make it up to yourself now. Get positive about yourself, and give yourself tangible proof of your loyalty.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). A loved one has proved to be dependable. It’s healthy to trust! On the other hand, much depends on the extent to which you're taking things. It’s also very important to have a full and balanced life outside of a key relationship.

The Courier Appreciates and Welcomes “Letters to the Editor” Email: myopinion@bhcourier.com Fax: 310-271-5118 Mail to: The Beverly Hills Courier 499 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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