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Beverly Hills School Board OK’s Tax Hike, Sets Election Updated from www.bhcourier.com

Torrey Pines Bank named new top executives for Beverly Hills branch.

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New Roxbury Park restroom design approved by Architectural Commission.

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WELCOME —Former California Gov. Gray Davis (left) helped East West Bank Chairman Dominic Ng cut the ribbon on the bank’s new Beverly Hills Branch at 9378 Wilshire Blvd. on Wednesday.

Courier Photo By Matt Lopez

East West Bank Cuts Ribbon On New Beverly Hills Location Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky hosted fashion evening for CHLA. 5

By Matt Lopez East West Bank already had one branch in Beverly Hills, but for chairman Dominic Ng, that just didn’t cut it.

“Even with the branch doing great, it still wasn’t enough,” Ng

said. “In Beverly Hills, one space is not enough to accommodate all our clients.”

On Wednesday, Ng and East West Bank officially cut the ribbon on its brand new full-service loca(see ‘EAST WEST,’ page 9)

George Christy, Page 6 Vogue Magazine’s Plum Sykes Reports That Cocktail Talk In New York Focuses On Viva Mayr In Austria, The Go-To Detox Panacea Of The Rich; Lanvin Couturier Alber Elbaz Is An Annual Guest, As Is Russia’s Mrs. Putin Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

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owners paid for the 2012/13 tax year to what could be as high as $60 per $100,000, depending on what the L.A. County Tax Assessor determines.

According to district sources, as of 2012/13, the total tax rate paid on real estate in the Beverly Hills Unified (see ‘MEASURE E,’ page 10)

$10M Endowment Created For Beverly Hills Schools Updated from www.bhcourier.com

By Laura Coleman In a surprise move at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting, Boardmember Brian Goldberg made a “friendly amendment” to establish a $10 million endowment in perpetuity for the benefit of Beverly Hills

schools just before the 4-0 vote to approve the $56 million 2013/14 adopted budget with a positive certification. Boardmember Lisa Korbatov was not present for the vote.

“We have a once in a gen(see ‘ENDOWMENT,’ page 19)

Tim Scranton To Retire As Beverly Hills Fire Chief

The Community Charitable Foundation held its first meeting.

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Linda Schwartz hosts birthday party for photographer Maxine Picard.

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By Laura Coleman The Board of Education voted 4-1 Tuesday night to accelerate the payback rate of the $334 million Measure E bond, with Boardmember Brian Goldberg voting no.

The decision means that as of July 1, Measure E-related property taxes will rise from $2.565 per $100,000 of assessed valuation that property

Updated from www.bhcourier.com

SHOW OF SUPPORT—Beverly Hills High students packed into the Salter Theatre Tuesday to voice their support for recently dismissed track coach Jeff Fisher at Tuesday’s board meeting. Pictured are some of the BHHS students and athletes who attended with Fisher (center). For the latest on Fisher’s dismissal, see page 4.

Courier Photo By Laura Coleman

New Planning Chair Rosenstein Talks Future Of Beverly Hills

By Matt Lopez At just 34 years old, Brian Rosenstein knows he’s a bit of an anomaly on the Beverly Hills Planning Commission.

“You just don’t expect to see someone my age chairing the Planning Commission,” Rosenstein said.

On Thursday, Rosenstein took Planning over as chair of the Planning Com-

TAKING OVER—New Commission Chair Brian Rosenstein with new Vice Chair Howard Fisher.

(see ‘ROSENSTEIN,’ page 10)

BHEF President Annette Saleh Bids Farewell

By Laura Coleman After three years as president for the Beverly Hills Education Foundation, Annette Saleh is expected to pass that title on to Ronit Stone on Tuesday at the upcoming BHEF board meeting. In anticipation of that transition, The Courier met with Saleh for an exclusive interview. (see ‘BHEF,’ page 10)

By Matt Lopez Tim Scranton always knew how special it was to be fire chief of Beverly Hills, but if he needed a reminder, his coll e a g u e s across the state were always there to assist.

“Beverly Hills definitely has an aura and mystique,” Scran-

ton said. “When I travel to different conventions, the main thing they always ask me is what it’s like to work in Beverly Hills and I would tell them what an honor it is.”

Scranton has less than a month left to soak it in. He announced this week that he will retire as Beverly Hills fire chief next month.

Scranton, the eighth Fire Chief in Beverly Hills’ history, has held the post since 2007. (see ‘SCRANTON,’ page 16)

GOODBYE, GIBSON— Universal Pictures hosted the last premiere at the Gibson Amphitheater, screening world premiere of Despicable Me. The venue will be taken down to create a Harry Potter addition for the Universal Tour.

Steve Carrel cavorted with the film’s Minions.

Attendees included Catherine Bell, Jaime Presley, Melissa Joan Hart, Cloris Leachman, Talisa Soto, Christina Milian, Moses Arias, Caitlin Carmichael, Michael Pena, Pharrell Williams, Miranda Cosgrove, along with Universal Pictures executives.

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

Scott Downie/Celebrity Photo

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NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCY ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION – deadline to apply July 26, 2013 The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified candidates to fill one vacancy on the Architectural Commission.

For more information on this Commission position, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400.

BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

NOTICE OF COMMISSION VACANCIES HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION – deadline to apply July 26, 2013 The Beverly Hills City Council is seeking qualified residents to fill three vacancies on the Health and Safety Commission.

For more information on this Commission position, please visit the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 285-2400.

BYRON POPE, CMC City Clerk

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S TORREY PINES BANK–Kathleen Chapman (center), senior VP and regional manager of Torrey Pines Bank welcomes two new business development/relationship managers to the bank’s Beverly Hills’ office. Veteran bankers Dean Indot and David Schwartz. will focus on building new business relationships focused on commercial lending and deposit activity throughout the area.

Business Development Managers Indot, Schwartz Join Torrey Pines Bank’s Beverly Hills Office

By John L. Seitz Two key business development/relationship managers have joined the Beverly Hills staff of Torrey Pines Bank, according to Kathleen Chapman, senior VP and regional manager of the 9355 Wilshire Blvd. (at Crescent Drive) office.

Dean Indot and David Schwartz will be responsible

for developing new business relationships for the bank, focused on building commercial lending and deposit activity, both in this City and throughout the greater L.A. area.

Indot, who has the title of senior VP/senior relationship manager, has spent more than 17 years in commercial banking and finance, specifically in

customer relationship management, business development, commercial credit analyses and underwriting, commercial real estate and mortgage lending, SBA financing and financial statement and cash flow analysis.

Most recently, he was in commercial lending at Boston

Students Seek Answers For Dismissal Of BHHS Track Coach

By Matt Lopez Just what exactly would cause Beverly Hills High School to tell a state championship-winning track and cross country coach that his services are no longer needed?

That was the question that many BHHS athletes and parents wanted an answer to at Tuesday night’s Board of Edu-

(see ‘FISHER’ page 13)

FRIDA–Frida is a nineweek old, 3-1/2 pound Chiweenie – a cross between a Chihuahua and a Dachshund. She will stay petite when full grown and would be a perfect purse pooch for a busy, Beverly Hills socialite. Those interested in adopting Frida may contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@ RHLgroup.com or call ShelterHopepetShop.org at 818-453-5798.

(see ‘TORREY PINES BANK’ page 13)

S O C C E R CHAMPS–Earlier this month, the Beverly Hills BU10 AllStar team took second place at the Santa Barbara Splash Tournament.

Pictured, front row (from left): Benjamin Beyda, Jude Luff, Uriel Cohavy, Angus Gilchriest. Back row (from left): Walt Schoen, Luke Nichols, Aaron Ghermezi and Justin Heravi.

cation meeting. Some 60-plus students and parents packed into Salter Theater, walking to the podium one after one to state the case for Fisher’s reinstatement during an already jam-packed meeting that was set to include a Measure E Bond acceleration vote.

City Spends Over $6,000 To Study Traffic-Inducing Nightmare

By Laura Coleman When something goes awry in the public eye, it’s generally a good idea to follow the money. Taking a cue from the adage, The Courier submitted a Public Records Act request last week to figure out just how much the City had spent so far in the endeavor to remove the

left-turn lane serving the alley west of Beverly Drive - a feasibility that is “vehemently” opposed by the Rodeo Drive Committee.

Turns out, not including City staff time, the City has already paid $6,083.14 to Fehr & Peers Transportation Consul(see ‘PARKING’ page 19)

Good Shepherd Gala At Beverly Hills’ H.O.M.E Jazz Club Raises $130,000 For Homeless Women

Bill Dahlman, Marcia Hobbs, Ryan Hollins and Kathryne Dahlman

By Laura Coleman H.O.M.E. was truly where the heart was last Saturday evening when Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women & Children held its annual gala at the new Beverly Hills jazz club on Camden Drive.

“We are really grateful to Janice and Ryan Hollins and Gloria Govan and to all our donors and supporters for helping us achieve such a good financial result to help our homeless women and their children,” said Board President Marcia Hobbs. (see ‘HOME’ page 19)

HAPPY 50TH–The Municipal League of Beverly Hills celebrated its 50th anniversary last Wednesday evening at Greystone Mansion. Pictured (from left): Muni League Chairman Thomas White and Beverly Hills Board of Education members Brian Goldberg and Lewis Hall. Goldberg and Hall both spoke to a capacity crowd about the Measure E Bond acceleration.

New Roxbury Park Restroom Design Plans Approved

By Matt Lopez The pieces of the new Roxbury Park Community Center are slowly coming together, one-by-one.

Plans for a new park bathroom were revealed at last Wednesday’s Architectural Commission meeting, where

the commission approved a new one-story restroom facility to replace the existing one at the park.

Commissioner Gidas Peteris praised the way Mandana Motahari of RTK Architects worked ventilation into the (see ‘ROXBURY’ page 19)

SCL, Providence Sign On For St. John’s Sponsorship

Municipal League Of Beverly Hills Celebrates 50th Anniversary At Greystone Mansion

By Laura Coleman Last Thursday evening, the Municipal League of Beverly Hills celebrated its 50th anniversary at Greystone mansion with a two-hour reception

BATHROOM BREAK–The Architectural Commission approved the above design for a new restroom facility at the Roxbury Park Community Center which is currently undergoing renovation.

that included presentations by Board of Education members Lewis Hall and Brian Goldberg on the needs addressing Beverly Hills schools.

“We’re a community or-

ganization and we’re providing services that are very needed...in our committment to make a better Beverly Hills,” League Chairman Thomas (see ‘MUNI LEAGUE’ page 19)

SCL Health System, a faithbased-nonprofit and Providence Health & Services, Southern California announced yesterday they have signed a non-binding letter of intent for Providence to assume sponsorship of St. John’s Health Center.

“Providence has shown tremendous dedication to providing high-quality, compassionate care in the Catholic tra-

dition for Southern California,” said Michael Slubowski, FACHE, FACMPE, president /CEO of the SCL Health System. “This change in sponsorship will provide support to expand and enhance the healing ministry of St. John’s for individuals and families in Santa Monica and surrounding communities.”

St. John’s board of direc(see ‘ST. JOHN’S’ page 15)

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BEVERLY HILLS COURIER | JUNE 28, 2013 Page 5 HOUSEWIFE HOSTS CHLA BENEFIT—On Wednesday, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards and her husband, luxury realtor Mauricio Umansky, hosted an evening of fashion to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The event took place at the Kyle By Alene Too boutique in Beverly Hills.

COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION— The Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation has held its inaugural meeting. The non-profit organization is a 501(c)3 dedicated to expanding philanthropic opportunities in Beverly Hills. Pictured (from left): City Manager Jeff Kolin, Ronit Stone, Kathi Rothner, Councilmember Nancy Krasne, Vice Mayor Lili Bosse, City Treasurer Eliot Finkel and Chief Financial Officer Don Rhoads.

BHUSD Citizens Oversight Committee Loses Four Members, Three Remain

By Laura Coleman The terms of four Citizen Oversight Committee members are set to expire on Sunday, following a decision by the Board of Education on Tuesday to table a motion to amend board

policy to extend COC member terms.

Board President Jake Manaster told The Courier that the item was not “critical” to address this week and would be taken up at its next meeting on

July 16.

“It can go two weeks with just three members,” he said.

The COC was formed in 2002 to oversee Measure E bond proceeds, expenditures (see ‘COC’ page 13)

TENNIS TIME—The inaugural Charity Tennis Tournament to benefit The Maple Counseling Center was held by Beverly Hills Tennis last Sunday. Pictured (from left): Doug Warner, Kevin Frazier, Event Chairs Steven Walfish and Betty Walfish, Courier Columnist Fran Walfish, and Janis Black Warner.

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION–The Greater L.A. chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America held its 6th “Women of Distinction” luncheon at The Beverly Hills Hotel last month. With 450 guests on hand, the event, co-chaired by Caryl Golden, Cathy Greenly and Ronda Lippman, honored women who have distinguished themselves in their chosen career. This year’s honorees are pictured (from left): philanthropist Lisa Greer, along with husband Josh endowed the first ever chair in IBD Genetics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; actress Amy Brenneman, whose TV credits include Judging Amy and Private Practice; and Susan Cartsonis, Hollywood film producer. There was a fashion show by designer Kevan Hall.

Contempo Nails Celebrates 30th Anniversary Contempo Nails is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Beverly Hills this year.

Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Kira Knightly, Nicole Richie, Robin Antin, and Lamar Odom are among a huge array

of celebrities who have visited the 333 S. Robertson Blvd. emporium.

Besides nails, other services include acrylics, pink and white fills, color gels, massage, waxing and threading.

“During the past three decades, we have expanded our business to include three storefronts to better accommodate our customers as we love being part of the Beverly Hills (see ‘CONTEMPO’ page 13)

CLASS 1—The City of Beverly Hills’ development Services team received the coveted ISO Class 1 rating. Members of the team were honored at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting. From left, Mayor John Mirisch, Assistant Director of Community Development George Chavez, ISO Rep. Ralph Dorio and Community Development Director Susan Healy-Keene.

Lange Foundation Estate Sale Now Underway

By Joan Mangum If you love animals and care about their well-being and also love estate sales, this is definitely for you.

The annual Lange Foundation Estate Sale is going on Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until mid-July at 11040 W. Pico

Blvd. in West L. A. Featuring antiques, furniture, sculptures, art, designer clothes, jewelry, accessories and much more... definitely something for everyone.

The non-profit Lange Foundation is dedicated to saving homeless, abandoned pets, and preparing them for a jour-

ney to a new, safe, loving world. A big “thank you” to all the volunteers who are accepting donations to help raise money for this cause to benefit rescued impounded animals.

If you have something to donate or need more information, call 310-478-6900 or visit: www.langefoundation.org.

Audi Hosting Golf Tournament To Benefit BHEF July 1

By Laura Coleman On Monday, Audi Beverly Hills will host the Audi Quattro Cup at Mountaingate Country

Club in Los Angeles with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Beverly Hills Education (see ‘AUDI’ page 19)

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asn’t that long ago when we first heard about Viva Mayr. The go-to Detox panacea of the rich, with its therapies based on the Mayr cure. East Coasters residing between New York and Palm Beach were/are patients, although the preferred term is “guests.” Lately we’re informed that several of our very own Beverly Hills denizens are hooked, along with the European royals, Saudi millionaires, ladies and gents from around the world seeking restorative treatments for their health. Names, understandably, aren’t disclosed. Privacy is preferred. Although Lanvin couturier Albert Elbaz cheerfully admits visiting annually, and word is that Vladimir Putin’s recently divorced wife Lyudmila “virtually lives there.”

in the July Vogue. She delves into her day-and-night diary entries from her stay at what one visitor considers “more of a medical clinic than a spa.”

Another finds Viva Mayr “a naturopathic resort.”

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ounded in 2004 by physician Dr. Harald Stossier, Viva Mayr aims to restore health through fasting and intestinal cleansing guidelines created a century ago by Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr, who lived to be 90. Dr. Mayr was convinced that most illnesses begin in a he sought-after Viva harmful digestive system.

Mayr awaits in Austria, surrounded by the bluer-than-blue lum Sykes’ digs at Viva Lake Maria Worth, not far from Mayr were by no means luxuriKlagenfort via Vienna. Above ous – exuding “the style of a the southern border of Italy, youth hostel.” “I hate it here,” with guests occasionally she told her husband, “and daytripping to Venice for shop- don’t know how I can survive a ping. week.” No cell phone, computer or Kindle. hat reminded us this week about Viva Mayr was the pparently, the Viva Mayr article, “Destination Detox” by detox program is not fun and contributing editor Plum Sykes games. Nor for the faint of heart. Insiders wouldn’t expect otherwise, as we discovered from our research. Weight loss, of course, is anticipated.

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Producer-philanthropist Jerry Bruckheimer, whose films have grossed megamillions, and his wife Linda attended Disney’s world premiere of The Lone Ranger at Disney’s California Adventure in Anaheim. Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp joined Jerry this week when he was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Linda is a successful novelist who is restoring landmarks in her native Lexington, Kentucky.

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Jennifer Lopez was honored this week with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She arrived with mate Casper Smart and her children Emme and Max Anthony, whose dad is singer Marc Anthony.

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Page 8 | June 28, 2013 GEFFEN’S FUN FUNDER– ‘Backstage at the Geffen” raised more than $1.2 million and found co-honoree Bruce Ramer (left) receiving his honor from his friend Clint Eastwood. Meanwhile, co-honoree Billy Crystal (right photo, left) getting his award from comedy legend Carl Reiner of Beverly Hills.

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Joan Mangum TA S T E F O R A C U R E The UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center’s 18th fundraiser at The Beverly Wilshire found (from left): Center Director Judy Gasson MD, honoree Joe Cohen of CAA, and last year’s honoree Jennifer Salke, president of NBC Entertain- ment. Photo by Vince Bucci

The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation (JCCF) at UCLA hosted its 18th signature fundraiser, “Taste for a Cure,” at The Beverly Wilshire. In its almost two decade history, more than $9 million for cancer research at the university.

Co-chaired by Jon Holman, John Landgraf, Larry Maguire, Gary Newman, Jay Sures and Dana Walden), this year’s event honored Creative Artists Agency Joe Cohen with the “Gil Nickel Humanitarian” award. The honor to CAA’s co-head of its TV Department was presented by John Landgraf, president of FX. With actor Mike O’Malley as emcee, musical entertainment by the Secret Sisters and The American was directed by songwriter/record producer T Bone Burnett.

“Taste for a Cure’s” exceptional vintage wines came from 12 of Santa Barbara County’s top vineyards. Meanwhile, the gourmet creations were provided by distinguished chefs representing four regions of California’s Central Coast.

Founded in 1945, the JCCF

(www.cancer.ucla.edu) is rank- ed among the nation’s top 10 cancer centers by U.S News & World Report. ****** The star-studded event at the Geffen Playhouse and the preshow host committee dinner at W Hotel’s The Backyard restaurant grossed $1.2+ million for the playhouse’s initiatives.

Oscar-winning icon Clint Eastwood presented the “Distinction in Service” award to Bruce Ramer, founding board chair, and comedy legend Carl Reiner did the honors with the “Distinction in Theater” award to Billy Crystal.

In addition to the presentations, the irreverent evening of laughter, music and stories featured personal “backstage” stories or songs by stars of the stage and screen including Annette Bening, Morgan Freeman, Topher Grace, Josh Gad, Carol Kane, Bruce Vilanch, Rita Wilson, Jackson Browne and Mona Golabek.

Debbie Allen served as emcee.

Co-Chairs were Wendy and Barry Meyer and Ann and Kim Gianop-

ulos. Pamela Robinson Hollander served as event chair.

Monies raised benefit the Geffen’s initiatives including new play development, playwright commissions, second productions and artistic risks, as well as the theater’s education and outreach programs. A few fun highlights of the evening... Josh Gad wowed the crowd with an upbeat Man Up performance from the hit musical The Book Of Mormon.

Clippers’ fan Crystal’s intro was preceded by a hilarious compilation of supposed “outtakes” from some of his classic films including When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, and City Slickers, but with basketball’s Chauncey Billups, Deandre Jordan, Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, and Jamal Crawford plugged into the scenes.

Carl Reiner, in introducing his long-time pal thanked Billy for writing the forward to his book I Remember Me, which he said, “was better than the actual book.”

Clint Eastwood first addressed Ramer in an “empty chair” on stage before his longtime lawyer Bruce Ramer appeared to accept his award. Bruce Vilanch received a hilarious reac-

tion to his “Hi... I’m Honey Boo Boo” intro, then regaled the audience with recollections of great ladies of the theater. Actor Topher Grace told about a memorable “story” he heard when performing off Broadway. Emmywinning Carol Kane recalled a not so fun memory of a stage experience when they replaced the director the night before opening.

Geffen stage aficionados Rita Wilson and Jackson Browne performed two songs together while concert pianist Mona Golabek graced the stage with a renditions

of Clair De Lune by Debussy.

Annette Bening lauded the Geffen’s education and outreach programs as vital cultural resources for Los Angeles’ diverse communities.

The playhouse, named in honor of mogul David Geffen, was founded in 1995 by Gilbert Cates, and is currently helmed by Artistic Director Randall Arney, Managing Director Ken Novice, General Manager Behnaz Ataee, Chief Development Officer Regina Miller and Board Chairman Frank Mancuso.

NYU PARTY–A cocktail party in the Beverly Hills home of Steve Tisch (second from left) celebrated the 28th annual Haig Manoogian screening series for New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. The event showcased nine top student short films produced this year at the school.

Tisch is joined by Liza Chasin (left), Mary Schmidt Campbell, and famed director Oliver Stone (right). The school is holding an Oct. 28 fundraiser at The Beverly Wilshire, honoring entertainment industry alumni including producer Liza Chasin. Tickets are $1,000. Call: Sharon Peterson 212-992-9337 or tischgala.com.

Photo by Alex Berliner

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Elliott Broidy Backing New Movie, Sugar, That Spotlights Plight Of Homeless Youth L.A.-based philanthropist and film fund manager Elliott Broidy is now the executive producer of Sugar, a new film due out this fall, which follows the story of a young girl with a troubled past who ends up on the streets of Venice Beach and Hollywood when her family dies in a car accident.

The plot mirrors the real life story of director Rotimi Rainwater who lived on the streets for a year after leaving the U.S. Navy.

“Every kid on the street acts like they’re on the street by choice,” says Rainwater. “As tough as the kids look, inside they are all very gentle and vulnerable souls. All they need is to be reminded that someone does care of them.”

The film with meager beginnings drew the attention of Broidy, who happens to live across town from where the movie is centered.

Participating on the Council of Guardians of Aviva Family and Children’s Services for the last 15 years, Broidy has became keenly aware of the horrors facing children living on the streets.

“It is my honor to help Rotimi generate awareness of this beautiful film. His personal story is a moving one,” says Broidy.

This week, the movie will be screened for members of U.S. Congress and their staffs on Capitol Hill with Rainwater and cast members in attendance.

The screening will be used to kick off an IndieGogo campaign to raise enough money to provide 10,000 meals to homeless youth.

Rainwater hopes to use money generated from the film to help get kids across America off the streets. Half the cast was homeless; and during filming they gave away meals.

“This a great humanitarian effort— this isn’t just a movie. This deserves to succeed,” Broidy adds.

The movie is off to a good start: Five of the homeless youth who were hired on the film are now off the streets for good.

For more about the film, visit its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thesugarfilm.

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tion at 9378 Wilshire Blvd., its second branch in Beverly Hills.

Ng was joined by Gov. Gray Davis and several East West Bank dignitaries at Wednesday’s grand-opening celebration.

East West Bank has been operating in Los Angeles for 40 years, but first came to the westside in 2000. At that time, its asssets were $2.3 billion. Ng said that today, that number has shot to $23 billion.

East West Bank opened its first Beverly Hills branch at 450 N. Roxbury Dr. in 2005.

Ng said one of the key benefits of the new Wilshire location is the ability to house its bevy of lending officers.

Commercial lending and a fully-fledged entertainment unit will be two of the most important keys to the new Beverly Hills location.

“There is a lot of business between China and the United States in the entertainment world,” Ng said. “Los Angeles is the mecca of the movie industry and Beverly Hills is where all the entertainment movers and shakers reside.

Appropriately so, our entertainment unit is right here and we have one of the best teams in the country.

Gov. Davis said he was thrilled to see East West Bank, which has been named a Forbes Top 10 bank for the last three years running, continue its expansion into Beverly Hills.

“We’re happy to be depositors for this bank. Their top three officers are Certified Personal Accountants,” Davis said. “They care about keeping your books, they care about keeping your money safe, they care about making good investments. Dominic is a great banker and a real mensch.”

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The Courier: How did you come to be involved with the BHEF? Annette Saleh: When I became PTA president in 2007, BHEF tried to integrate the PTAs, and get them involved. I was invited on the board as PTA president and then I was elected to the board after that and then nominated as president after that. This is my third year and I don't believe in the history of BHEF there has been a president that has served three years and a chairman that has served for three years.

The Courier: What are you most proud of during your time with BHEF? Saleh: I'm so proud of so many accomplishments. We have given the highest donations to the district in the history of BHEF, cumulatively, as well as on a yearly basis. We ran the One Campaign and gave close to $2 million to the district, and that's a first. And this year, although we haven't given everything to the district yet, because we have to keep some for our operations, we have raised close to $2 million. So despite what you hear, and what's been written, BHEF is strong and I'm very proud of that.

The Courier: What has been your biggest challenge?

Saleh:When I became president, we had an executive director and she resigned. We ran BHEF without an executive director for an entire year. That was the most challenging time of my life. But we also didn't have that expense of paying an executive director.

My third year, we hired Matt. (BHEF Executive Director Matt Zarcufsky resigned in May.) Our first challenges were to change the image of BHEF in

the community. We literally went from red to green, stop to go, negative to positive. We changed the logo, we changed our website, we marketed BHEF, and we didn't use funds. We actually had it underwritten by the Bosses. (Vice Mayor Lili Bosse and her husband Jon Bosse have been ardent supporters of Beverly Hills education.) They gave us a separate donation just for marketing alone in 2010. We wanted the community to understand, we were more transparent.

We posted our 1099 online, on our website because that was what they wanted. Soon after that we ran a very specific campaign, called the One Campaign, led by [BHEF Chairman] Jonathan [Prince.] We had targets for that, it was a targeted fundraising and it worked. We were hoping to raise one million dollars in one week, but we didn't achieve that. But we did raise more than $700,000. People knew where the money was going. People knew that they were saving jobs.

The Courier: What would you say are among the greatest challenges facing BHUSD? Saleh: The challenges of the district are unparalleled. Now more than ever the community needs to step up. The only disappointment I have, if any, is that the community has not been so responsive to our appeal.

The Courier: BHEF has faced a lot of criticism recently, what is going on?

Saleh: We're dying on the vine. It's really a tough time at BHEF, that's why we're considering restructuring, that's why we're considering different options, changing the way we do things and hopefully, changing the culture of giving in the community.

For the full interview, visit www.bhcourier.com.

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School District was $51.99 per $100,000 of assessed value, of which $2.565 was for Measure E principal and interest, and $49.427 was for Proposition S and Measure K bonds. Even after the School Board's action, tax rates will not be finalized by the County Tax Assessor for some time. Assuming no further action, however, the District projects a total tax rate of $54.89 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. Of that amount, $4.10 will be for Measure E and $50.79 the other bond measures.

If the total tax rate is raised to the limits imposed by Proposition 39, the maximum rate for Measure E would increase from $4.10 to $55.90 for a total Measure E charge of $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. For a home assessed at $1 million, the increase for Measure E would be $574 annually or approximately $48 per month.Under Proposition 39, the maximum rate that property owners can be billed for Measure E is $60 per $100,000 of assessed valuation.

Tuesday’s three-component decision triggers a notification to the County Assessor that the district may issue up to $95 million in bond sales for the 2013/14 tax year, in addition to calling for a ballot measure that will kick the decision back to voters as to whether or not to go after a new bond which will take the place of the Measure E bond.

“It's a compromise,” Board of Education President Jake Manaster said at the meeting.

Manaster emphasized to The Courier that the board's three-pronged decision underscored a commitment to voters that it would only use the money to make school-related repairs only if voters approve a ballot measure for a Mea-

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mission. Rosenstein is perhaps the youngest chair the commission has ever had, although City Clerk Byron Pope, who has been with the City since 2000, said although there are no records to verify it, Rosenstein could actually be the youngest person to chair any commission in Beverly Hills history.

“It’s a unique situation,” admitted Rosenstein, who is flanked by four commissioners who are some 20-30 years his senior. “For me at 34, I’m thinking of the next 40 or 50 years in Beverly Hills.

I have a vision for the future of Beverly Hills and what it’s going to look like.”

That vision includes multiple priorities that Rosenstein has on his checklist to tackle over the next year.

Perhaps chief among them is gaining some control over the construction of single-family residences in the City.

Rosenstein is on a Single Family Residence Task Force with outgoing chair Craig Corman.

Rosenstein described the current single-family construction situation as a bit of a “free-for-all.”

“It’s about how to better make construction of new houses fit in with the character of a neighborhood,” Rosenstein told The Courier. “We want new construction to fit into the landscape, character and nature of the City.”

Another top priority for Rosenstein, which is certainly also a priority of the City Council, is to make strides on revitalizing Southeast Beverly Hills.

Rosenstein said he wants to start with Robertson Blvd. and South Beverly

BEVERLY HILLS sure E replacement bond with a realistic bond schedule and realistic costs.

If the community doesn't vote to accelerate the bond (the ballot measure will either go on the November or March ballot, Manaster said), then the additional property tax revenue from 2013/14 will be used to pay down debt service.

While the board has yet to formulate the language for the replacement bond, Manaster said the board intends to structure it in such a way that it will pass. Goldberg said that if the ballot measure for the replacement bond were to fail, it does not mean that Measure E “would go away.”

Before the vote last night, district Finance Committee Chair Mel Spitz reminded the board that the “unrealistic promise” that inveigled voters to “approve a blank check” should not undermine the construction needs of Beverly Hills schools.

Over the past two weeks the Beverly Hills Unified School District convened a trio of Town Halls in an effort to engage the community and explain why it was necessary to increase the tax rate to be able to sell the amount of bond needed to build what is planned or promised. In the absence of an accelerated bond sale schedule, subsequent issuance would be $8.5 million in 2014 and $3.5 million in 2015, with future sales delayed until 2021 ($31 million) and 2031 ($172 million).

Financial analysts for the district predict the City stands to save roughly $1.5 billion over the long haul if it continues on its current path toward school renovation, whereas opponents have been vocal that accelerating the payback rate undermines a promise to voters that taxes would not be raised when the bond was originally passed in 2008.

Drive.

“The heart of the Southeast is obviously Robertson and that’s an area begging for revitalization. When you compare our Robertson to Robertson just north of us in Los Angeles, where the Ivy and Kitson and other high-end stores are,” Rosenstein said. “What’s the difference? The difference is Los Angeles built a parking structure and we don’t have one. Until we do, it just doesn’t make sense. Beverly Hills should have the Ivy, Kitson and all those stores.”

Rosenstein says more parking could help South Beverly Drive, which he feels has been unfairly left out of what is considered the “business triangle” of Beverly Hills. And he also hopes to make strides in bringing more nightlife and nighttime entertainment to Beverly Hills.

They are lofty goals, but Rosenstein has the experience in his 34 years to back it up. He joined the Planning Commission in 2010 after a stint as a Traffic and Parking Commissioner. He is a Team Beverly Hills class of 2008 graduate.

Rosenstein, who ran for City Council in March but came just seven votes shy of being elected, said he doesn’t look back and wonder ‘what if’ because he’s thrilled he will get to experience chairing the Planning Commission.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Obviously I would have loved to have won and been on the council, but this experience will benefit me so much in the future,” Rosenstein said. “I’m really excited to become chair at a time when the economy is beginning to improve. I see a lot of new and exciting projects coming forward to the City.”

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

National Report Finds Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Level Since 2006

GOLDEN HOME—Landry Design Group nabbed its 50th “Gold Nugget” award at this month's Pacific Coast Builders Conference for its transformative work on this exclusive 21,200-square foot Beverly Hills home. Designed with an eye toward creating a sanctuary for the owners' extensive art collection, the Italian-style limestone villa, set on half an acre, incorporates Art Deco movement into the interior design.

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Beverly Hills Home Market Snapshot Median List Average SF 6-Month Median Sale Average SF Price List Price Sales Sale Price Price

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Active Listings

90210

158

$4.7 Million

$1,220

157

$2.6 Million

$895

90211

10

$2 Million

$837

14

$1.4 Million

$625

90212

4

$2.9 Million

$1,105

9

$2.6 Million

$819

Market Analysis Prepared by Joyce Rey/Coldwell Banker per CLAW MLS on June 27, 2013

By Laura Coleman Yesterday’s announcement by the National Association of Realtors that pending home sales rose in May to the highest level since late 2006 is little surprise to Beverly Hills realtors who have been experiencing first-hand the rising tide for the first half of 2013.

That trend toward rising home sales isn’t likely to crest anytime soon, according to Coldwell Banker/Previews International Estate Director Jerry Jolton, who told The Courier that statistics show as of mid-year there are more $5 million-plus properties sold from Beverly Hills to Malibu than last year.

“Now, the market’s continuing to

go and it’s very strong because there is a lack of inventory,” he said. “It’s turned into a sellers’ market.”

In connection with a trending uptick in interest rates, Jolton predicted that the market would equalize as more homes get listed, even as an increasing number of would-be buyers get off the fence.

Like Jolton, California Association of Realtors Senior Economist Selma Hepp told The Courier she expected to see an increase in the number of listings.

“Because of the increases in prices, the amount of inventory will start increasing,” she said.

Never Built: Los Angeles; New Exhibit At A + D Museum To Explore ‘What-ifs’

By Laura Coleman What if flying buses transported travelers to and from the Los Angeles Airport?

What if Beverly Hills today boasted Frank Lloyd Wright’s planned 411-acre “Doheny Ranch?”

When Never Built: Los Angeles opens next month at the A + D Museum, visitors will have an opportunity to see many city-defining projects that ultimately, for one reason or another, never

came to fruition.

“It’s really a picture of the Los Angeles that could have been on a very broad scale,” show co-curator Sam Lubell said at a panel discussion during last weekend’s Dwell on Design event at the L.A. Convention Center. “These projects would have really changed the city...and they actually could have happened.”

Culled primarily from the Getty’s archives, the museum will hold an opening reception on July 27.

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Gemini Birthday Celebration Pays Tribute To Maxine Picard

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inda Schwartz hosted a party at The Peninsula Beverly Hills for Gemini friends’ birthdays and honoring popular event photographer Maxine Picard’s special birthday. The first female photographer for The Houston Post, Picard has traveled around the world on assignments. The party featured a parody by Rabbi Jack Pressman and a special song written by Carol Connors.

Peninsula Executive Chef David Codney created a special menu for the event, and Executive Pastry Chef Romain Lenoir made the flourless chocolate birthday cake.

Photos by Shana Forman

Linda Schwartz, The Peninsula’s Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum, & Maxine Picard

Right, Maxine with her crown and princess sash.

Linda & March Schwartz with Shanghai James Overbaugh, The Pe n i n s u l a ’s executive food and beverage manager, also a Gemini, stopped by the Elongated centerpieces were created by Jonathan Ryan of party.

The Hidden Garden.

The Peninsula’s Executive Chef David Codney Maxine, Gale Picard Dorion & Naomi Brasky

Carol Connors & Deanna Lund Marianne Berman, Maxine & Annie Lehrer Renee Kumetz, Maxine & Lea Purwin D’Agostino

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Maxine & Bonnie Taylor

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FISHER (Continued from page 4)

Last Wednesday, Fisher was informed by BHHS administration that he would not be brought back as track and cross country coach.

38 speakers in total shared stories of how they say Fisher has impacted their lives in his four years at BHHS. Then, the group filed out of the theater, still without any answers.

BHUSD Superintendent Gary Woods said the site administration “felt it was time to move the program in a different direction.”

The situation is a sticky one for the district. Because it’s a personnel matter, the district is not obligated to release its reasons for dismissal, as that could open it up to litigation from the dismissed employee.

As such, Woods said he couldn’t comment specifically, but said “issues” with Fisher and BHHS administration ran the course of several years.

“With any head coach we have meetings, conferences, written directives and fullblown written evaluations.

Sometimes these decisions are run through a process of several years,” Woods said. “The head coach of a program is more than just coaching kids.

There are administrative components, working with fellow coaches, organizational components.”

BHHS Principal Carter Paysinger has not responded to requests for comment. BHHS Athletic Director Jason Newman said he’s unable to comment on details of the situation at the present time.

The laundry list of track and cross country accomplishments under Fisher are numerous. He coached 9 high school all americans, 13 all-state athletes, two state champions, 8 CIF Southern Section champions, 153 All-Ocean League selections in track, 51 league champions in track, 39 allleague athletes in cross country, 6 Ocean League cross

country championships and 12 varsity team championships.

24 varsity school records were set in track and 21 were set in cross country.

Fisher told The Courier he is “as shocked as anyone else” and had no discussions with BHHS administration about any possible CIF violations and that he was never given any ultimatum from site administration on changes he needed to make to keep his job. Fisher said he has never received a complaint from a student or parent “I developed athletes and coached the team the best way I was taught. I understand I’m not going to make everyone happy,” Fisher said. “But I have a commitment to do the best job I know how to. I’m not going to say I’m perfect or I don’t need to get better or that I never made mistakes, because I did. Do I think I did anything that justified me being let go?

Absolutely not.”

TORREY PINES BANK (Continued from page 4)

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CONTEMPO (Continued from page 5)

community,” says owner Diane Chiang. “Because our business keeps expanding, we have rehired many former staff members to better accommodate the clients.”

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COC (Continued from page 5)

and review the audit reports.

Joe Safier, whose second two-year term expires on June 30, said that all four members due to finish out their terms were open to staying on for an additional term if the board chooses to amend board policy. Other members whose terms expire Sunday are: Woody Clark, Steve Hendry and Shirley Zaragoza.

The next scheduled COC meeting is July 18.

HOW DO YOU FEEL? Children’s Hospital Docs Publish

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M E D I C I N E , H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Book On Developing Human Brain Credit the not-so-subtle prodding by a group of enthusiastic publishers and cerebral palsy experts from the Spastics Society, a British disabilities charity, for the making of the new textbook, The Developing Human Brain: Growth And Adversities (Mac Keith Press), by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) physicians Floyd H. Gilles, MD, and Marvin D. Nelson Jr., FACR, MD, MBA. “They went to work on me,” Gilles says, recalling the encounter at a London neonatal brain damage conference back in the mid-1980s. “They said quite bluntly, ‘we want this stuff written down before you die.’”

Almost 30 years later, the book is published, with laudatory peer reviews, and Gilles, an internationally-renowned neuropathologist and one of the foremost experts on the develop

Marvin D. NelFloyd H. Gilles son Jr.

ing human brain, is still producing plenty of stuff from his CHLA lab.

The Developing Human Brain examines development and growth of the child’s brain, particularly during the last 20 weeks of pregnancy. Gilles, the Burton E. Green Professor of Neuropathology at CHLA, and Nelson, the hospital’s John L. Gwinn Professor of Radiology, explain that this is the period of greatest risk for childhood func(see ‘BRAIN,’ page 15)

CIRCLE OF MAJESTY—The women’s group supporting the family and prevention work of Beit T’Shuvah recently held its 6th annual luncheon at the Beverly Hills home of Sam Delug. Beit T’Shuvah CEO Harriet Rossetto spoke to about 85 members about the organization’s goal of helping the addicted recover not only their sobriety, but their passion for life— giving them jobs here as they re-enter the work world. Just back from an East Coast publicity tour, Rossetto read from her newly-published book Sacred Housekeeping – A Spiritual Memoir. Michael Soter, from BTS’ Partners in Prevention Program, told his story—from having a wonderful home life to heroin addict to working at BTS and now moving on to law school. Co-chairs, from left, Ronnie Stabler, Lois Bloom, Rossetto, Nancy Mishkin and Dina Leeds, plus Annette Shapiro (not pictured), all of Beverly Hills, joined forces in 2008 to begin a program for a select group of women who exemplify the quality of “majesty.” Members receive a specially designed piece of jewelry to identify them as members.

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JEFFREY FOUNDATION REACHES 41–More than 100 turned out at the Beverly Hills home of Fred and Poppy Paulos to celebrate the 41st anniversary of The Jeffrey Foundation and to raise scholarships for the foundation’s summer camp. Pictured (from left): hostess Poppy Paulos, Beverly Cohen, president of the group’s Circle of Love; and Alyce Morris Winston, founder/CEO of The Jeffrey Foundation in its mission to provide high-quality, community based therapeutic educational, recreational and social services to special needs children and their families to improve their quality of life. Donate online at: www.thejeffreyfoundation.com.

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Researchers at USC’s Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a promising new way to treat a rare and aggressive blood cancer most commonly found in people infected with HIV. The USC team shows that a class of drugs called BET bromodomain inhibitors effectively targets primary effusion lymphoma (PEL), a type of cancer for which those drugs were not expected to be effective.

“It’s a reversal of the paradigm,” said Preet Chaudhary, MD, PhD, chief of the Nohl Division of Hematology and Blood Diseases at USC’s Keck School of Medicine and principal investigator of the study.

“Our results suggest this new class of drug may be an effective treatment for a wider range of cancers than previously thought.

PEL is caused by infection with Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpes virus, the most common cause of cancer among patients with AIDS. The prognosis for PEL is poor, with a median survival of three to six months.

Thus, there is a critical need for new therapies for the disease.

Chaudhary and his colleagues show that inhibitors targeting the BRD4 protein blocked growth of PEL cells in a test tube and in a mouse model.

The results were surprising because BET inhibitors were thought to be only effective against cancers linked to an overexpression of the Myc gene.

“We actually found that cancers that overexpress Myc are not as responsive to BRD4 inhibitors. PEL is more responsive,” Chaudhary said.

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On Bored Kids, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I have seen a growing number of kids complaining to their parents that they are bored. When moms pick up their children after school and say we’re going to piano lessons, karate, or tutoring the kids often say: “That’s boring!” Can you please address this issue in your column?

BHUSD Elementary School Principal A. Dear Principal: Today more than ever, moms complain to me that their children are bored.

Some moms are clueless to the fact that they participated in raising kids who expect to be entertained and occupied at all times.

Kids no longer rely on their own imagination, creativity, and curiosity to develop interest in activities outside of electronics.

Electronics have added to kids feeling bored.

If the activity does not offer the same immediate response as the computer, video games, or iPad then the kid isn’t motivated to hang in and wait for a delayed response.

Beginning at age 13-15 months, moms should set their toddler safely on the floor surrounded by toys. Sit with your toddler and play with him.

Then, tell your child. “Mommy is going to the kitchen to make a cup of tea and Mommy will be back in two minutes to watch you play.”

Be sure to return in two minutes, as promised, so he learns to trust your word.

Help your toddler get used to

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions

cutting, skin picking, tattooing and piercing, excessive tanning, showering, plastic surgery. I need to understand these conditions and what pushes people toward these behaviors.

James V.

playing by himself, or occupying himself. This lays the foundational bricks and mortar for separation and independent play. As your child grows, you can expand the solo play time in short increments by one or two minutes as he learns to engage in autonomous play.

When your 7- or 8-year-old whines: “I’m bored,” you can respond with genuine empathy and compassion: “Yes, and it’s good practice to be bored so you can find something to occupy yourself with.”

Many children also whine that they’re bored when an activity is challenging or difficult. These kids would rather give up and walk away than hang in and wrestle with the struggle.

Parents need to understand that each experience of boredom gives your child a chance to grow (emotionally). As you begin the enjoy summer break, I hope my message offers parents food for thought. Embrace every opportunity to let your child deal with his or her boredom and prevail on the side of mastery.

A. Dear James: Each one of the examples you list of pathological grooming, including nail biting, hand washing, hair pulling and cutting, skin picking, tattooing and piercing, etc., all fall under the spectrum of obsessive compulsive behaviors.

This is different from obsessive compulsive disorders, which is a fancy term for perfectionism.

The OCD behaviors are rooted in anxiety. The individual feels a tinge of uncomfortable anxiety and the learned behavior (pathological grooming) reduces the anxiety momentarily. It is a way of not dealing directly with uncomfortable feelings. The pathological grooming behaviors then become habits.

These habits are best treated with behavior modification techniques sometimes concurrent with anti-anxiety medication.

Tattooing and piercing are choices usually made by people who are anti-establishment and rebellious.

Plastic surgery is more commonly motivated by insecurity.

Q. Dear Dr. Fran: I’m wondering if you can explain pathological grooming, focusing on nail biting, hand washing, hair pulling and

Dr. Fran Walfish–Beverly Hills psychotherapist and author of The Self-Aware Parent at www.DrFranWalfish.com. Send questions to franwalfish@gmail.com.

BRAIN (Continued from page 14)

tional neurological deficits, including cerebral palsy, developmental delays and intellectual disability.

Drawing on vast personal experience, Gilles and Nelson wrote a textbook that embodies their work over five decades in the fields of pediatric pathology, neurology and neurosurgery. An earlier book co-authored by Gilles, The Developing Human Brain: Growth and Epidemiologic Neuropathology, had been out of print since 1983, Gilles explains, so an updated edition was overdue. Gilles invited Nelson to collaborate, calling on the hospital’s chairman of the department of radiology and his work and studies in area of diagnostic imaging, and the writing project began in 2002.

ST. JOHN’S (Continued from page 4)

tors, SCLHS and Leaven Ministries (the canonical sponsor of SCLHS) reviewed proposals for a new strategic partner to advance St. John’s position among health networks in Southern California.

The three groups identified Providence as uniquely qualified to advance the ministry at St. John’s. Providence Southern California is a Catholic not-for-profit organization that operates five acute care hospitals and an array of ancillary healthcare facilities across Los Angeles County.

“We look forward to working in collaboration with the caregivers, physicians, volunteers, board and foundation to serve the communities of the Westside,” said Michael Hunn, senior VP/CEO of Providence Southern California. “St. John’s is a vital institution with deep similarities to the history, culture and mission of Providence. We recognize St. John’s historic importance to those who depend on it for care and we look forward to working together to help ensure that this medical center will continue its leadership in patient care and community service.”

The letter of intent is a non-binding agreement that provides a roadmap for SCLHS and Providence to move forward with the necessary steps to pursue the proposed sponsorship transfer. SCLHS and Providence will enter an exclusive due diligence and negotiation process to arrive at an agreement.

The proposed change in sponsorship is subject to review and approval by the attorney general of California. The transfer of canonical sponsorship to Providence Ministries is subject to approval by the Archbishop of Los Angeles and the Holy See.

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Scranton’s last day will be on July 18.

Scranton began in 1986 with Beverly Hills as a probationary firefighter and held various jobs including mechanic, engineer and fire captain before becoming Fire Chief in 2007.

“I’m so thankful to the Beverly Hills community for everything. I feel so blessed to have even had the opportunity to be a Beverly Hills firefighter,” Scranton told The Courier.

“Everyone has been so kind and generous over the last 27 years.”

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Scranton was recently hired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be

BEVERLY HILLS a Federal Coordinating Officer.

There are only 30 FCO’s nationwide. The role of an FCO is travel to federal disasters throughout the United States and provide assistance as a direct representative of the President of the United States.

“I’m retiring from federal services and starting a career at the federal level,” Scranton said. “I’m going to keep working. I’m not ready to just sit at home all the time and I don’t play golf.”

Scranton said Batallion Chief Ralph Mundell would be in line to take over as interim chief until City Manager Jeff Kolin decides how to fill the position permanently. Scranton said both Mundell or Fire Marshal Greg Barton would make for an “excellent” chief.

“I was president of the L.A. Area Fire Chief’s Association and of all 31 chief’s when I was president, I would match our guys up against them in a heartbeat,” Scranton said.

“Those two guys could be a stellar fire chief within any department in this county.”

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BIRTHDAYS–Celebrating are Mel Brooks, Kathy Bates, Tom Pease and John Elway (June 28) Gary Busey, Richard Lewis, and Robert Evans (June 29); David Allan Grier and Fantasia Barrino (June 30); Marty Greenberg, Dan Aykroyd and Deborah Harry (July 1); Larry David, Lindsay Lohan and Michelle Branch (July 2); Tom Cruise, Judy Henning, Gibby Weiss and The Courier’s George Recinos, (July 3); Eva Marie Saint, Geraldo Rivera and Cecilia Waeschle (July 4); and belatedly Lauren Yagoubzadeh Labib (June 15); Gordon Mitchell (June 16); Robert Plotkowski (June 17); Cathy Siegel Weiss and Coral Kline (June 19); Kelli Phillips (June 21); Blake Zusman and Shahla Tehzani (June 23); and Alex Kwechansky (June 14).

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 28). You’ll discover new aptitudes this year.

Next month brings a physical peak. Compete; play; and train. August brings a fresh ambition. Relationships that help you move toward it will be appealing. September blends the interest of family members. October will be the most romantic month. Aquarius and Taurus adore you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re likely to set a conversational precedent today, so be careful. Remember that if someone is gossiping to you, he or she will gossip about you, as well. Think about this before you talk to a friend about another friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Habits are especially hard to break when you are under a lot of stress. Being under a lot of stress is a habit in and of itself.

What can you do to reduce your burden? A Taurus can help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not feeling regretful, but wonder what might have happened had you made a different choice. Such thinking is not a waste. The alternate realities you dream up informs your next move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Everywhere, there are signs telling what to do, how to be, and what to think–bit overbearing. You respond by giving minimal instruction to yourself or anyone else. You prize freedom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The project that is already in motion needs to stay in motion. Don’t let things get too quiet. Add fuel to the fire, and do whatever else is necessary to keep up the momentum.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You used to try to pump yourself with statements of your greatness. Now you go the opposite direction, disqualifying yourself from social competition. As a result, people see you as confident and are intrigued.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be careful pursuing what’s “free.” All the time you put into these pursuits may be costlier than money. You’ll give new consideration to the way you value things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A rebellious part of your nature does not wish to conform to the norms of mainstream social groups. You’re still trying to find where you fit. The Internet is most helpful in this.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You’re due for some fun. It doesn’t have to be costly–or does it? A roller coaster has different kinds of risks than a night out on the town, but in both,unknown factors make for an exciting time.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You know you’re in a good place when you can listen to the good news of your “frienemy” without becoming the least bit jealous. Well, maybe the least bit. But not overly so!

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Love has been around in so many incarnations that it would be wrong to call it “your love” or “his love” or “her love.” Don’t worry about where it came from or who will get it next; just keep recycling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve a ways to go, but don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be happy. People who are successful may or may not be happy, but people who are happy are always successful.

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“The food and music at H.O.M.E. was terrific and the Arthur Murray dancer teaching Ryan Hollins to salsa brought down the house,” Hobbs added.

The evening was particularly meaningful for honoree Janice Hollins, who told The Courier that her first foray into philanthropy was particularly meaningful to her as a mother and woman.

Hollins, along with Gloria Govan-Barnes and Laura Barnes, was honored with the Sister Julia Mary Award for her generosity and fundraising work at the June 22 event.

“One out of three Americans is just a paycheck away from being homeless; that really strikes home,” said the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, L.A. Clippers star Ryan Hollins and Janice’s husband.

“These are your mothers, your daughters, your sisters.”

Since 1984, the center has helped homeless women rebuild their lives through housing, employment and other supportive services.

“When a homeless single woman or mother comes to us, she is greeted with dignity,” Good Shepherd’s Sister Anne said.

“She is guided lovingly...by dedicated staff and volunteers who understand that being homeless does not mean being hopeless.”

restrooms.

“It’s a nice way to get some natural light into a place we don’t want windows,” Peteris said. “I think it’s a nice design.”

The walls of the restroom stalls would include sandblasted, anti-graffiti finish.

At that same meeting, L’Occitane at 367 N Beverly

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White said. “We don’t come together as a social group, we come together because we care.”

During the evening ceremony Mayor John Mirisch underscored the need for Beverly Hills residents to be active in the community to enhance the City’s vibrancy, in addition to building community.

“We want to bring government closer to the people,” he said, referencing the creation

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Foundation.

Monday’s amateur golf tournament kicks off with registration at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m., followed by dinner and an awards ceremony at 3 p.m.

Monday’s competition is designed to offer golfers a unique Audi brand experience,

Dr. was sent back to make revisions on its proposed facade remodel. The commission asked L’Occitane to reduce the number of “mullions”, a vertical line that represents a division between doors or windows.

“You need to look at how the top of the sign fits in the space,” Chair Zale Richard Rubins said.

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eration opportunity,” Goldberg said at the meeting, noting that the wave of unexpected money would disappear if the district didn't lock it up. “I think we may have to seize this opportunity.”

Goldberg said the “opportunity” to create a restricted endowment for the first time grew from manifold sources which include: an 11 percent rise in collected assessed property

of the City’s newly created Sunshine task force focused on government transparency.

The current members of the Board of Governors of the Municipal League of Beverly Hills are: Nancy Barth, Woodrow W. Clark, Mary Levin Cutler, Jerry Dobkin, Donna Flade, Ray Flade, Christine Skirmuntt Ford, Marilyn Gallup, Isabel Hacker, Michael J. Libow, Alma Ordaz, Jerry B. Redston, Helen Walder Rogaway, Carol Ward, Allyson Wittner and White.

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tants to conduct a feasibility study on implementing the proposed three additional parking meters on the north side of S. Santa Monica Boulevard, just west of Beverly Drive, which would necessitate the removal of the left-hand turn lane that RDC members contend is essential for operations.

“Revenue is not necessarily the most material question,” said Traffic & Parking Commission Chair Alan Grushcow, whose commission will take up the issue on July 11.

According to the City’s Director of Parking Operations Chad Lynn, the installation of three new parking meters will yield approximately $15,000 annually. That figure, he told The Courier, already factors in the lost revenue from the fact that over 40 percent of people

in addition to a chance to win the big prize, an all expenses paid trip to the Audi Quattro Cup U.S. Final taking place August 22-25 at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on Kiawah Island, near Charleston, South Carolina.

To sign up for the Audi Beverly Hills Quattro Cup, please visit: http://www.audibeverlyhills.com/audi-quattro-cup.htm.

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“It’s the commission’s job to analyze all these competing benefits and non-benefits,” Grushcow said, noting the City Council will also hear the issue. “It really gets to the needs of balancing the merchants.”

On the one side, the RDC contends that the removal of the left-hand turn lane would increase traffic, particularly because service vehicles will need to take a circuitous fourturn route to make deliveries, not to mention the customers who make use of the turn lane.

On the other side, the property owners requesting the installation contend that the parking meters are needed for their customers.

“At this point, I don’t think any of us could tell you one way or another which way it could go or which way it should go,” Grushcow said.

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Board President Jake Manaster estimated it could generate approximately $500,000 annually.

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Page 20 | June 28, 2013 RESOLUTION NO. PA-R-13-144 RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2013/14 FISCAL YEAR AND A P P R O P R I AT I N G FUNDS THEREFOR The Board of the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. That certain document entitled “Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills 2013/14 Fiscal Year Budget", a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Parking Authority, which may hereafter be amended by the Parking Authority, is hereby approved as the operating budget for the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills for the Fiscal Year 2013/14, beginning July 1, 2013.

Section 2. Appropriations in the amount not to exceed $33,654,300 are authorized for the purpose of carrying on the business of the Parking Authority.

Section 3.

The Executive Director of the Parking Authority (“Executive Director”) or his designee may make budget adjustments to accounts, provided that the Parking Authority is within its approved budget.

Section 4.

The Executive Director or his designee may appropriate up to $300,000 during the Fiscal Year from Parking Authority balance to any accounts as long as it meets the purposes of the Authority.

An annual report shall be made to the Board of the Parking Authority describing each transfer and the reason therefore.

Section 5. The Board of the Parking Authority ratifies the prior payment of budgeted demands from those funds which have been certified or approved by the Executive Director or his designee and may appropriate funds for non-budgeted items, and any such appropriation for a non-budgeted item shall constitute an approval to issue a warrant in payment of a proper demand or demands therefore.

Section 6. The Parking Authority hereby adopts Comprehensive Financial Policies for Fiscal Year 2013/14, as attached to this resolution.

Section 7.

The Secretary of the Parking Authority shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the

P U B L I C N OT I C E S Book of Resolutions of The Authority’s Budget the Board of the Parking should satisfy criteria as Authority. a financial policy document.

Section 8. In the case of fee-based activities, if To provide a reasonable the revenues for such basis for making the programs exceed the Chief Financial Officer’s amount budgeted, the ( m a n a g e m e n t ’ s ) Board of the Parking required representaAuthority hereby author- tions concerning the izes the Executive finances of the Parking Director or his designee Authority, the Authority to increase the appropri- has a comprehensive ation of said activity in internal control framethe same amount of the work that is designed increased revenue. both to protect the Authority’s assets from Section 9.

The loss, theft, or misuse Executive Director or his and to compile sufficient designee is authorized reliable information for to make such other revi- the preparation of the sions including individ- Authority’s financial ual line-item appropria- statements in conformity tions, changes in sum- with GAAP. The Chief maries, totals, grand Financial Officer is given totals, and other por- the responsibility and tions of the budget doc- authority to develop and ument as necessary to maintain proper internal reflect and implement controls on all financial the programs specified aspects of the Authority in this resolution, and in and maintain all the full accordance with the books of the Authority direction provided by the for inspection. Because Board of the Parking the cost of internal conAuthority up until the trols should not signifiadoption of this resolu- cantly outweigh their tion. benefits, the Authority’s comprehensive frameAdopted: June 18, 2013 work of internal controls has been designed to JOHN A. MIRISCH provide reasonable Chairman of the Board rather than absolute Parking Authority of the assurance that the City of Beverly Hills financial statements will be free from material ATTEST: misstatements.

BYRON POPE (SEAL) Secretary of the Parking The Chief Financial Authority Officer shall endeavor to maintain cash reserves Approved as to form: sufficient to fully fund LAURENCE S.WIENER the net present value of General Counsel accruing liabilities including self-insurance Approved as to content: provisions, obligations JEFFREY C. KOLIN to employees for vested Executive Director of the payroll and benefits and Parking Authority similar obligations as they are incurred, and to City of Beverly Hills maintain the highest Parking Authority credit rating possible for Financial Policies the Authority.

Section 1. Financial Reporting Policies The Parking Authority’s (Authority’s) accounting and financial reporting systems will be maintained in conformance with state and federal laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Further, the Authority will make every attempt to implement all changes to governmental accounting practices at the earliest practicable time.

The Authority’s CAFR and other financial statements should be in conformity with GAAP, demonstrate compliance with finance related legal and contractual provisions, disclose thoroughness and detail sufficiency, and minimize ambiguities and potentials for misleading inference.

The Authority’s CAFR will also be submitted to national repositories identified by the Authority’s bond trust agent as a continuing commitment to disclose thoroughness to enable investors to make informed decisions.

current policy directives, projected resources, and future service requirements.

The budget process is intended to weigh all competing requests for Authority resources within expected fiscal constraints. Requests for new, ongoing programs made outside the budget process will be discouraged.

The Authority shall endeavor to balance revenue and expenditures. Forecasts will be prepared by the Chief Financial Officer to examine the Authority’s ability to absorb operating costs due to changes in the economy, service demands, and capital improvements. The forecast will be updated annually and include a four or five-year outlook. The Chief Financial Officer will prepare and present these estimates to the Board of Directors at least once a year.

The Authority will endeavor to avoid budgetary and accounting procedures that balance the current budget at the expense of future budgets.

Alternative means of service delivery will be Budget development evaluated by the should utilize strategic Authority to ensure that multi-year fiscal plan- quality services are proning, conservative rev- vided at the most comenue forecasts, and pro- petitive and economical gram-based cost cost. The Authority will accounting that require identify activities that every program to be jus- could be provided by tified annually in terms another source and of meeting intended review options/alternaobjectives (“effective- tives to current service ness criteria”).

The delivery. The review of process will include a service delivery alternadiligent review of pro- tives and the need for grams by staff, the Chief the service will be perFinancial Officer, and formed annually or on Board of Directors. an “opportunity” basis.

Utilization of a program budget format will provide a basis for evaluation of service and other impacts of potential increases or decreases in funding.

Revenues will not be dedicated for specific purposes, unless required by law or generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).

Current revenues will fund current expenditures and to the extent possible a diversified and stable revenue system will be developed and maintained to protect programs from The Chief Financial short-term fluctuations Officer, as appropriate, in any single revenue shall prepare and pres- source. ent to the Board of Directors of the Parking The Authority shall Authority interim rev- strive to avoid returning enue and expenditure to the Board of Directors trends to allow evalua- for new or expanded tion of potential discrep- a p p r o p r i a t i o n s . ancies from budget Exceptions may include emergencies, unforeassumptions. seen impacts, mid-year The Authority should adjustments or new avoid committing to new opportunities. spending for operating or capital improvement Addition of personnel purposes until an analy- will only be requested to sis of all current and meet program initiatives future cost implications and policy directives: is completed and pre- after service needs have sented to it by the Chief been thoroughly examined and it is substantiFinancial Officer. ated that additional Section 2. Operating staffing will result in Management Policies increased revenue or The Chief Financial enhanced operating effiOfficer is primarily ciencies. responsible for the equipment development, imple- Capital mentation, and evalua- replacement will be tion of all financial man- accomplished through a agement policies and life cycle of funding The procedures. However, mechanism. other officers, employ- Authority shall endeavor ees and/or contractors to maintain adequate will participate in the cash reserves to fund responsibility of meeting 100% replacement of policy goals, budget certain capital equipReplacement goals, and ensuring the ment. long-term financial costs will be based upon lifecycle health of the Authority. equipment analysis Future work plans, pro- financial gram initiatives, and per- approved by the Chief formance indicators will Financial Officer. be developed to reflect

Cash and Investment programs will be maintained in accordance with the Government Code and the adopted investment policy or the City of Beverly Hills’ investment policy until the Authority adopts an investment policy. The Authority will ensure that proper controls and safeguards are maintained. Authority funds will be managed in a prudent and diligent manner with an emphasis on safety of principal, liquidity, and financial return on principal, in that order. The Chief Financial Officer, at least annually, shall recommend necessary revisions to the Board of Directors of a detailed investment policy. In addition to liquidity requirements, the Chief Financial Officer will also consider the appropriateness of investment decisions vis-à-vis debt management.

The Authority, through the Chief Financial Officer, will follow an aggressive, consistent, but sensitive policy of collecting revenues, with proper internal controls, to meet the needs of the Authority and follow all applicable state and federal laws.

Section 3.

Capital Management Policies A five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will be developed and updated annually, including anticipated funding sources.

Capital improvement projects are defined as infrastructure or equipment purchases or construction which results in a capitalized asset and having a useful (depreciable) life of two years or more. The CIP will attempt to include adequate funding to support repair and

BEVERLY HILLS replacement of deterio- tained to ensure the rating infrastructure and Authority’s ability to pay avoidance of a signifi- short-term obligations. cant unfunded liability.

Section 5. Reserve Proposed capital proj- Policies ects will be considered General Fund through the Authority All fund designations budget development and reserves will be process and reviewed evaluated annually by and prioritized regarding the Chief Financial accurate costing Officer for long-term (design, capital, and adequacy and use operating) as well as for requirements in conoverall consistency with junction with developthe Authority’s goals and ment of the Authority’s objectives.

The balanced five year finanAuthority’s Chief cial plan.

Financial Officer will then identify financing It is a goal of the sources for the highest- Authority to obtain and ranking projects. maintain a general operating reserve in the form Capital project contract of cash, of at least 40% awards will include a fis- of operating revenues. cal impact statement The first 25% shall be disclosing the expected considered a continoperating impact of the gency reserve to cover project and when such normal seasonal cash cost is expected to flow variations, as well occur. as unforeseen emergency or catastrophic Pay-as-you-go Capital impacts upon the Improvement Plan Authority.

Funds in financing should excess of 25% may be account for a minimum used for short term ecoof 50 percent of all capi- nomic investment in the tal improvement proj- community when justiects for each five-year fied by projected finanplanning period. Pay-as- cial return to the you-go financing is Authority and specificaldefined as all sources of ly authorized by the revenue other than Board of Directors, upon Authority debt issuance, recommendation of the i.e., fund balance contri- Chief Financial Officer. butions, developer contributions, grants, One-time revenue windendowments, etc. Pay- falls should be designatas-you-go financing ed as a reserve or used should generally be con- for one-time expendisidered as the preferred tures. The funds are not option. However, the to be used for on-going potential for debt operations.

To the issuance that provides extent such funds are additional economic not required for current and/or strategic values expenditures, one-time could be considered as expenditures and/or recommended by the capital improvements Chief Financial Officer. such funds should be maintained as operating Section 4.

Debt reserves or used to Management Policies reduce debt.

The Chief Financial Officer will seek to For purposes of this polestablish and, improve icy, one-time revenue the bond rating(s) in windfalls shall include: order to minimize borrowing costs and pre- • Lump sum (net serve access to credit. present value) savings from debt restructuring New debt issues, and • Sale of authorityrefinancing of existing owned real estate debt, must be analyzed • Pure unexpected for compatibility within revenues (i.e. litigation the Authority’s overall settlement) financial planning and • Contributions and approved by the Chief Gifts Financial Officer. The • Any other revreview shall not be limit- enues the Board of ed to cash flow analysis, Directors may elect to potential for unexpected designate as extraordirevenue surprises, and nary the maintenance of the Authority’s bond ratings. Self-Insurance Reserves, Annual debt service where appropriate, will shall not produce an be maintained at a level, inordinate impact upon which, together with future operations. The purchased insurance Chief Financial Officer policies, will adequately will endeavor to mini- cover the Authority’s mize Authority Debt property, liability, and Service costs in order to health benefit risk. A control fixed costs and qualified actuarial firm ensure expenditure flex- shall be retained and ibility. report on a bi-annual basis recommended Debt financing should appropriate funding levnot exceed the useful els. The Authority shall life of the infrastructure endeavor to maintain improvement with the reserves equal to 90% average (weighted) of the estimated net bond maturities at or present value of such below thirty years, liabilities. unless otherwise authorized by the Board Fees and charges will of Directors. be examined annually to A ratio of current assets guide decisions with a to current liabilities of at least 2/1 will be maincontinue to page 21

BEVERLY HILLS goal of covering all direct and indirect costs of service, provide for capital improvements and maintenance, and maintain adequate reserves to the maximum extent feasible.

Secondarily, maintenance of cash reserves will provide a de facto rate stabilization plan.

Rate increases shall be approved by the Board of Directors following appropriate noticing and public input.

Rate adjustments will be based on five-year financial plans unless a conscious decision is made to the contrary.

The target level of operating cash reserves shall be 40% of gross annual user revenues.

Contingency Reserves, to be determined annually by the Chief Financial Officer, will be maintained to offset unanticipated revenue shortfalls and/or unexpected expenditure increases. Contingency reserves may also be used for unanticipated and/or inadequately budgeted events of an emergency nature. Use of contingency funds shall be approved at recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer.

Budget Reserves are presented in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) in the Financial Statement section designated as unreserved fund balance.

Section 6.

Audit Policies An annual audit will be performed by an independent public accounting firm with an audit opinion to be included with the Authority’s published Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

The Board of Directors will maintain a standing committee of its members to serve as the Audit Committee to provide oversight and review of the annual and special audits of the Authority.

The Committee will meet at least twice annually with the Authority’s independent auditor, once for a pre-audit meeting, and once for a review of the final audit results.

Internal audit activities will be guided by the Audit Committee. The results of these audits are then presented to the Board of Directors Audit Committee for consideration and later repor ted to the full Board of Directors for its review and consideration. Should conditions necessitate an urgent internal audit of a particular area, the Audit Committee will be advised and the results of the audit will be reviewed with the Committee.

June 28, 2013| Page 21 RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-12942 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE 2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR AND A P P R O P R I AT I N G FUNDS THEREFOR The Council of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. That certain document entitled "City of Beverly Hills 2013/14 Fiscal Year Budget,” a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and the Beverly Hills Public Library, which may hereafter be amended by the Council, is hereby approved as the Capital Improvement Program budget for the City of Beverly Hills for the Fiscal Year 2013/2014, beginning July 1, 2013.

Section 2. Appropriations in the amount not to exceed $39,968,200 are authorized in the City’s various funds that have capital programs for the purpose of carrying on the Capital Improvement Program of the City.

Section 3. In adopting the Budget, the City Council hereby gives authority to the City Manager, upon recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer, to reappropriate all Capital Improvement Program unencumbered Fiscal Year 2012/13 appropriated fund balances and unexpended encumbrances of the Fiscal Year 2012/13 Capital Improvement Program.

Section 4. The City Manager or his designee, upon recommendation of the Chief Financial Officer, may transfer appropriations between and among all funds, as defined in the Fiscal Year 2013/14 Capital Improvement Program. A semi-annual report shall be made to the Council describing each transfer and the reason therefore.

Section 5. The Chief Financial Officer may make budget adjustments to accounts within the same project and/or fund, provided that the fund is within its approved budget. Any transfer between projects within different funds must also be authorized by the City Manager.

Section 6. The City Manager may transfer and appropriate up to $300,000 during the Fiscal Year and the Chief Financial Officer may transfer and appropriate up to $100,000 during the Fiscal Year from all fund balances to any accounts within that fund as long as it meets the purposes of that fund’s designation. A semi-annual report shall be made to the Council

describing each transfer Tavakoli, President: Statement Beverage Control, and the reason there- is filed with the County of Los 888 S. Figueroa St. #320 Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: Los Angeles, CA 90017 fore.

Section 7. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 37208 of the Government Code, the Council ratifies the prior payment of budgeted demands from those funds which have been certified or approved by the Chief Financial Officer and may appropriate funds for nonbudgeted items, and any such appropriation for a non-budgeted item shall constitute an approval to issue a warrant in payment of a proper demand or demands therefore.

Section 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of this City.

Section 9. The Chief Financial Officer is authorized to make such other revisions including individual line-item appropriations, changes in summaries, fund totals, grand totals, and other portions of the budget document as necessary to reflect and implement the programs specified in this resolution, and in full accordance with the direction provided by the Council up until the adoption of this resolution.

Adopted: June 18, 2013 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk Approved as to form: LAURENCE S.WIENER City Attorney Approved as to content: JEFFREY KOLIN City Manager DON RHOADS Chief Financial Officer –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109968 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AMERICAN COMPUTER TRAINING 2) EFFECTIVE COMPUTER TRAINING 3) QUEST COMPUTER TRAINING 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Pacific Career Academy, Inc. 822 S. Robertson Blvd. #207, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 16, 2013: Ken Haiem, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109982 The following is/are doing business as: SAVE-ON INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. 10835 Santa Monica Blvd. #209, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Save-On Insurance Services, Inc. 10835 Santa Monica Blvd. #209, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1990: Kamran

June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013110023 The following is/are doing business as: SPENCER ESCROW 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #41759, Los Angeles, CA 90069; Macoy Capital Partners 8605 Santa Monica Blvd. #41759, Los Angeles, CA 90069; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Mitchell Ohlbaum, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013110028 The following is/are doing business as: BEL AIR G/H FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARY 1440 N. Stanley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Galina Samuel 1440 N. Stanley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; Joseph Samuel 1440 Stanley Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Galina Samuel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013110037 The following is/are doing business as: LUXURY BASICS 269 S. Beverly Dr. #272, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Leslie J. Saleson Schenkel 269 S. Beverly Dr. #272, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 28, 2008: Leslie J. Saleson Schenkel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013117605 The following is/are doing business as: OLIVES MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 7998-C Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; Two X Gourmet LLC 7998-C Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gavin Wise, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 14, 21, 28, July 05, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013108113 The following is/are doing business as: DRESS DISH DWELL 355 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Michele Jennifer Klein 355 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 09, 2013: Michele Jennifer Klein: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 24, 2013; Published: June 14, 21, 28, July 05, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: JUNE 10, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GOURMANDISE PARIS INC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 8681 W. Pico Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035-2315 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic

213/833-6043 06/21/13, 06/28/13, 07/05/13 BHC 259162 BEVERLY HILLS COURIER –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116782 The following is/are doing business as: 1) HILING PRODUCT LINE 2) HILING 8561 Horner St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; Ili CohenWhelan 8561 Horner St., Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2013: Ili Cohen-Whelan: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116790 The following is/are doing business as: 1) THE HIT-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL TALENT 2) START IN HOLLYWOOD 4250 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #302, Studio City, CA 91604; The Hit-Hollywood International Talent, LLC 4250 Coldwater Canyon Ave. #302, Studio City, CA 91604; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: GianFranco Tordi, Founder & Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116792 The following is/are doing business as: MAMA NEEDS A DRINK 10565 Butterfield Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; Razia LLC 10565 Butterfield Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 17, 2013: Robyn Murgio, CoPresident: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116757 The following is/are doing business as: WALLY’S WINE & SPIRITS 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Southwest Wine & Spirits, LLC 144 S. Beverly Dr. #600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: William F. Payne, Vice President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2013003765 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: WALLY’S WINE & SPIRITS 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on (date): January 08, 2013 in the county of Los Angeles; Mel-Jen Inc. 2107 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION declare that all information in this statement is true and correct, Signed: Steve Wallace, CEO; Statement #2013116768 is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116796 The following is/are doing business as: THE MAN CAVE BARBER SHOP N SPA 848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Cresent Moon, Inc. 848 S. Sherbourne Dr. #4, Los Angeles, CA 90035; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Cresent Moon Franklin, CEO: Statement is filed

with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116879 The following is/are doing business as: FRANKIE & JOHNNIES NEW YORK PIZZA OF BEVERLY HILLS 9533 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Triple Trillion Investment Inc. 13366 Mission Tierra Way, Granada Hills, CA 91344; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2011: Ramon A. Manuel, Jr., CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116884 The following is/are doing business as: BEA MILLEN 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #180, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Danielle Yadegar 8950 W. Olympic Blvd. #180, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Danielle Yadegar: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116891 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ROCK HARD CONCRETE COMPANY 2) RUBBLE DEMOLITION COMPANY 10801 National Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90064; Essey Construction Company, Inc. 10801 National Blvd. #300, Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 01, 2012: David Essey, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116926 The following is/are doing business as: JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 6361 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; Riviera Restaurant Group 2, LLC 438 N. S. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein January 14, 2013: Adrian Baldieri, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116932 The following is/are doing business as: JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 279 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Riviera Restaurant Group, LLC 438 N. S. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 22, 2011: Adrian Baldieri, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013116940 The following is/are doing business as: JAY’S BEACH RENTALS 1541 Bel Air Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077; Jay R. Schuster 1541 Bel Air Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077-3021; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 2003: Jay R. Schuster: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 06, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013122433 The following is/are doing business as: BLO BEVERLY HILLS 252 S.

Beverly Dr. #A, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 28 ONE, Inc. 6216 Ocean Terrace Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Marie Ajamian, V. President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 12, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013120674 The following is/are doing business as: FUND WITH PHOTO 1313-1/2 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Tiffany Arnold 1313-1/2 S. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Tiffany Arnold: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 11, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 05, 12, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127770 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MATCHMAKING VIP 2) VIP MATCHMAKING 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 18th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; LNG Advisors, LLC 5670 Wilshire Blvd. 18th Flr., Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jose Felix, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127879 The following is/are doing business as: MODA SETA 1950 Naomi Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011; New Moda, LLC 1950 Naomi Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90011; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 2013: Noema Mechaly, Secretary: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127915 The following is/are doing business as: 1) AIRBOURNE AUTO SALES 2) AIRBOURNE AUTO 6230 Wilshire Blvd. #199, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Airbourne Auto, LLC 6230 Wilshire Blvd. #199, Los Angeles, CA 90048; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Avraham Broohim, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013127926 The following is/are doing business as: 25 W. WALNUT ST. 11022 Santa Monica Blvd., 280, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Bahar Realty, LLC 2001 Santa Monica Blvd. #690-W, Santa Monica, CA 90404; Dariush Soleimani 911 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Ashland Properties, LLC 637 Strand St., Santa Monica, CA 90405; Sawtelle Properties, LLC 637 Strand St., Santa Monica, CA 90405; Faturechi/Hashemi, LLC 10445 Wilshire Blvd. #1102, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Mortezu Homayounjam, LLC 10535 Wilshire Blvd. #807, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Walnut FS, LLC 2784 Deep Canyon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Farmo Group, LLC 18338 Charlton Lane, Northridge, CA 91326; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jack Yermian, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 19, 2013; Published: June 28, July 05, 12, 19, 2013 LACC N/C

Page 22 | June 28, 2013 RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-12941 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2013/2014 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR The Council of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. That certain document entitled “City of Beverly Hills 2013/2014 Fiscal Year Budget", a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and the Beverly Hills Public Library, which may hereafter be amended by the Council, is hereby approved as the operating budget for the City of Beverly Hills for the Fiscal Year 2013/2014, beginning July 1, 2013.

the provisions of Section 37208 of the Government Code, the Council ratifies the prior payment of budgeted demands from those funds which have been certified or approved by the Chief Financial Officer and may appropriate funds for nonbudgeted items, and any such appropriation for a non-budgeted item shall constitute an approval to issue a warrant in payment of a proper demand or demands therefore.

Section 8. The City Council hereby adopts the Comprehensive Financial Policies of the City for Fiscal Year 2013/14, as attached to this resolution.

Section 9. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause this resolution and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Section 2. Appropriations Council of this City. in the amount not to exceed $377,005,682 Section 10. In the case are authorized for the of fee-based programs, purpose of carrying on if the revenues for such the business of the City. programs exceed the amount budgeted, the Section 3. In adopting City Council hereby the Budget, the City authorizes the Chief Council hereby gives Financial Officer to authority to the City increase the appropriaManager, upon recom- tion of said program in mendation of the Chief the same amount of the Financial Officer, to re- increased revenue. appropriate all unencumbered Fiscal Year Section 11. The Chief 2012/13 appropriated Financial Officer is fund balances and authorized to make such unexpended encum- other revisions including brances of the Fiscal individual line-item Year 2012/13 Operating appropriations, changes and Capital in summaries, fund Improvement Program totals, grand totals, and Budgets. other portions of the budget document as Section 4. The City necessary to reflect and Manager, or his implement the programs designee, upon recom- specified in this resolumendation of the Chief tion, and in full accorFinancial Officer, may dance with the direction transfer appropriations provided by the Council between and among all up until the adoption of funds, as defined in the this resolution.

Fiscal Year 2013/14 budget, up to the Adopted: June 18, 2013 amount of $377,005,682. A semi- JOHN A. MIRISCH annual report shall be Mayor of the City of made to the Council Beverly Hills, California describing each transfer between funds and the ATTEST: reason therefore.

BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk Section 5. The Chief Financial Officer may Approved as to form: make budget adjust- LAURENCE S.WIENER ments to accounts with- City Attorney in the same fund, provided that the fund is Approved as to content: within its approved JEFFREY KOLIN budget.

City Manager Section 6. The City Manager may transfer and appropriate up to $300,000 during the Fiscal Year and the Chief Financial Officer may transfer and appropriate up to $100,000 during the Fiscal Year from all fund balances to any accounts within that fund as long as it meets the purposes of that fund’s designation. An annual report shall be made to the Council describing each transfer and the reason therefore.

BEVERLY HILLS

P U B L I C N OT I C E S

DON RHOADS Chief Financial Officer City of Beverly Hills Financial Policies

Section 1. Financial Reporting Policies The City’s accounting and financial reporting systems will be maintained in general conformance with state and federal laws, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Further, the City will Section 7. Pursuant to make every attempt to

payroll and benefits and similar obligations as they are incurred, and to maintain the highest credit rating possible for The City’s CAFR will be the City. submitted to the GFOA Certification of The Chief Financial Achievement for Officer shall prepare Excellence in Financial and present to the City Reporting Program. Council interim revenue The financial report and expenditure trends should be in conformity to allow evaluation of with GAAP, demonstrate potential discrepancies compliance with finance from budget assumprelated legal and con- tions. tractual provisions, disclose thoroughness and The City Council shall detail sufficiency, and avoid committing to new minimize ambiguities spending for operating and potentials for mis- or capital improvement purposes until an analyleading inference. sis of all current and The City’s CAFR will future cost implications also be submitted to is completed and prenational repositories sented to it by the Chief identified by the City’s Financial Officer. bond trust agent as a continuing commitment Section 2. Operating to disclose thorough- Management Policies ness to enable investors The Chief Financial to make informed deci- Officer is primarily responsible for the sions. development, impleThe City’s Budget mentation, and evaluashould satisfy criteria as tion of all financial and a financial and program- human resource manmatic policy document, agement policies and as a comprehensive procedures. However, financial plan, as an all departments will paroperations guide for all ticipate in the responsiorganizational units and bility of meeting policy as a communications goals, budget goals, and device for all significant ensuring the long-term budgetary issues, financial health of the trends, and resource City. Future work plans, program initiatives, and choices. performance indicators To provide a reasonable will be developed to basis for making the reflect current policy projected Chief Financial Officer’s directives, ( m a n a g e m e n t ’ s ) resources, and future required representa- service requirements. tions concerning the finances of the City of The budget process is Beverly Hills, the City intended to weigh all has established a com- competing requests for prehensive internal con- City resources within trol framework that is expected fiscal condesigned both to protect straints. Requests for the City’s assets from new, ongoing programs loss, theft, or misuse made outside the budgand to compile sufficient et process will be disreliable information for couraged. the preparation of the City’s financial state- The City will endeavor to ments in conformity with avoid budgetary and GAAP. The Chief accounting procedures Financial Officer is given that balance the current the responsibility and budget at the expense authority to develop and of future budgets. maintain proper internal controls on all financial Budget development will aspects of the City and use strategic multi-year maintain all the books of fiscal planning, conserthe City for inspection. vative revenue foreBecause the cost of casts, and programinternal controls should based cost accounting not significantly out- that require every proweigh their benefits, the gram to be justified City’s comprehensive annually in terms of framework of internal meeting intended objeccontrols has been tives (“effectiveness cridesigned to provide rea- teria”). The process will sonable rather than include a diligent review absolute assurance that of programs by staff, the the financial statements Chief Financial Officer, will be free from materi- and City Council. al misstatements.

Utilization of a program The Chief Financial budget format will proOfficer shall evaluate vide a basis for evaluathe fiscal impact of pro- tion of service and other posed changes in all impacts of potential salaries or retirement increases or decreases benefits to be provided in funding. to any employee or employee association Revenues will not be and present to the City dedicated for specific purposes, unless Council. required by law or genThe Chief Financial erally accepted accountOfficer shall endeavor to ing practices (GAAP). maintain cash reserves All non-restricted revsufficient to fully fund enues will be deposited the net present value of in the General Fund (or accruing liabilities other designated fund including self-insurance as approved by the provisions, obligations Chief Financial Officer) to employees for vested and appropriated by the implement all changes to governmental accounting practices at the earliest practicable time.

City Council.

spective.

Current revenues will fund current expenditures and a diversified and stable revenue system will be developed and maintained to protect programs from short-term fluctuations in any single revenue source.

Capital equipment replacement will be accomplished through a life cycle of funding mechanism and in some instances the use of a “rental” rate structure.

The rates will be revised annually to ensure that charges to operating departments are sufficient for operation and replacement of vehicles and other capital equipment (fleet, computers, phones, and copier systems). The City shall endeavor to maintain adequate cash reserves to fund 100% replacement of certain capital e q u i p m e n t .

Replacement costs will be based upon equipment lifecycle financial analysis developed by each department and approved by the Chief Financial Officer. Noncapital equipment replacement will be set up in a separate fund and will be accomplished through a life cycle funding mechanism developed by each department and implemented and approved by the Chief Financial Officer.

Current operating expenditures for all fund types will include all allocable overhead operating costs. For the most part, these expenses will be charged to individual budget program elements as internal service fund charges.

Included within the allocated service charges to Governmental Fund types will be funding adequate to maintain the approved capital program (unless financed through other debt instruments).

City staff shall strive to identify entrepreneurial solutions to recover costs of operating programs.

The City shall strive to avoid returning to the City Council for new or expanded appropriations. Exceptions may include emergencies, unforeseen impacts, mid-year adjustments or new opportunities.

programs will be maintained in accordance with the Government Code and the adopted investment policy and will ensure that proper controls and safeguards are maintained. City funds will be managed in a prudent and diligent manner with an emphasis on safety of principal, liquidity, and financial return on principal, in that order. Pursuant to State law, the City Treasurer and the Chief Financial Officer, at least annually, shall recommend necessary revisions to the City Council of a detailed investment policy. In addition to liquidity requirements, the City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer will also consider the appropriateness of investment decisions vis-à-vis debt management.

The City, through the Chief Financial Officer and the Administrative Services Department, will follow an aggressive, consistent, but sensitive policy of collecting revenues, with proper internal controls, to meet the needs of the City and follow all appliGrant funding will be cable state and federal considered to leverage laws.

City funds. Inconsistent and/or fluctuating grants Section 3.

Capital should not be used to Management Policies fund ongoing programs. A five-year Capital Programs financed with Improvement Plan (CIP) grant monies will be will be developed and budgeted in separate updated annually, cost centers, and the including anticipated service program will be funding sources. adjusted to reflect the Capital improvement level of available fund- projects are defined as ing. In the event of infrastructure or equipreduced grant funding, ment purchases or conCity resources will be struction which results substituted only after all in a capitalized asset program priorities and and having a useful alternatives are consid- (depreciable) life of two ered. years or more.

Addition of personnel will only be requested to meet program initiatives and policy directives: after service needs have been thoroughly examined and it is substantiated that additional staffing will result in increased revenue or enhanced operating efficiencies. To the extent feasible, personnel cost reductions will be achieved through attri- Balanced revenue and expenditure forecasts tion or transfer will be prepared by the All non-enterprise user Chief Financial Officer fees and charges will be to examine the City’s examined or adjusted ability to absorb operatevery year and undergo ing costs due to a thorough review to changes in the econodetermine the 100% my, service demands, direct and indirect cost and capital improveof service recovery rate ments. The forecast will at least every four years. be updated annually The Council will strive to and include a four or obtain 100% cost recov- five-year outlook. The ery rates, but will Chief Financial Officer reserve the right to will prepare and present recover less as appro- these estimates to the priate. The acceptable City Council at least recovery rate and any once a year. associated changes to user fees and charges Alternative means of will be approved by the service delivery will be City Council following evaluated by the Chief public review, each year. Financial Officer to ensure that quality servDevelopment impact ices are provided to our fees, as permitted by citizens at the most state law, for capital competitive and ecocost. expenses attributable to nomical new development will be Departments, in cooperreviewed annually to ation with the City ensure that fees recover Manager and Chief 100% of direct and indi- Financial Officer, will rect development-relat- identify all activities that ed expenses and be could be provided by approved by City another source and Council. Any unfavor- review options/alternaable balances in cost tives to current service recovery will be brought delivery. The review of to the City Council’s service delivery alternaattention by the Chief tives and the need for Financial Officer and the service will be peraffected Department formed annually or on Head, and evaluated an “opportunity” basis. from a departmental, program, and goals per- Cash and Investment

The CIP will attempt to include adequate funding to support repair and replacement of deteriorating infrastructure and avoidance of a significant unfunded liability.

Proposed capital projects will be considered through the City budget development process and reviewed and prioritized by a cross-departmental team regarding accurate costing (design, capital, and operating) as well as the Chief Financial Officer for overall consistency with the City’s goals and objectives. The City’s Chief Financial Officer will then identify financing sources for the highest-ranking projects.

Prior to adoption by the City Council, the CIP will be reviewed by the Planning Commission for conformity with the General Plan.

Capital project contract awards will include a fiscal impact statement disclosing the expected operating impact of the project and when such cost is expected to occur.

Pay-as-you-go Capital Improvement Plan financing should account for a minimum continue to page 25

BEVERLY HILLS of 50 percent of all capital improvement projects for each five-year planning period. Pay-asyou-go financing is defined as all sources of revenue other than City debt issuance, i.e., fund balance contributions, developer contributions, grants, endowments, etc.

Pay-as-you-go financing should generally be considered as the preferred option.

However, the potential for debt issuance that provides additional economic and/or strategic values could be considered as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer.

The City shall endeavor to apply restricted funds (i.e., In-lieu Parking, Gas Tax Funds or existing Bond proceeds) to capital projects before using “unrestricted” funds.

Section 4.

Debt Management Policies The Chief Financial Officer will seek to maintain and, if possible, improve the current bond rating(s) in order to minimize borrowing costs and preserve access to credit.

New debt issues, and refinancing of existing debt, must be analyzed for compatibility within the City’s overall financial planning and approved by the Chief Financial Officer. The review shall not be limited to cash flow analysis, potential for unexpected revenue surprises, and the maintenance of the City’s bond ratings.

Annual debt service shall not produce an inordinate impact upon future operations.

The Chief Financial Officer will ensure that City Debt Service costs within the General Fund should not exceed 15% of the City’s operating revenue in order to control fixed costs and ensure expenditure flexibility.

Improvement District, Enterprise Fund, Parking Authority and general obligation debt service is not included in this calculation because it is paid by district property owners, service users or taxpayers and is not an obligation of future general fund revenues.

General Obligation debt, which is supported by property tax revenue which grows in proportion to the City’s assessed valuation and/or property tax rate increases, may be utilized if/when authorized by voters. Other types of debt (e.g., water, sewer, and parking) may also be utilized when they are supported by dedicated revenue sources (e.g., fees and user charges) and recommended by the Chief Financial Officer.

Debt financing should not exceed the useful life of the infrastructure improvement with the average (weighted)

June 28, 2013| Page 23 bond maturities at or other government below thirty years, • Limitations unless otherwise imposed by law through authorized by Council. constitutional provision or enabling legislation A ratio of current assets to current liabilities of at c) Committed fund least 2/1 will be main- balance (self imposed tained to ensure the limitation set in place City’s ability to pay prior to the end of the short-term obligations. period): • Limitation Utility rates will be set, imposed at the highest at a minimum, to ensure level of decision making the ratio of revenue to that requires formal debt service meets our action at the same level bond indenture require- to remove. For the City, ment (generally a mini- the City Council is the mum of 125% of debt highest level of decision service). In addition, making. higher revenue to • Resources accuexpense rations may be mulated pursuant to staneeded to secure the bilization arrangements City’s bond rating, as would fit in this category determined by the Chief only if the arrangement Financial Officer. When is specific regarding the calculating debt servic- circumstances when es coverage for internal spending would be perpurposes, the minimum mitted, and those cirpay-as-you-go capital cumstances would need expense for each enter- to be of a non-routine prise fund will be con- nature. sidered a part of the operating costs to be d) Assigned fund covered by pre-debt balance (limitation service revenues. The resulting from intended City goal will be to main- use)consists of amounts tain the required debt where the: service coverage with • Intended use is this additional cost fac- established by the body tored into the equation. designated for that purUse of a 5-year budget pose (City Council), projection, including • Intended use is capital project require- established by official ments, will provide designated for that purassurance that all needs pose. For the City, the are considered by the City Manager is the desChief Financial Officer, ignated official the Public Works Commission and City e) Unassigned fund Council as revenue balance (residual net requirements are con- resources) is the: sidered.

• Total fund balance in the general fund Section 5. Reserve in excess of nonspendPolicies able, restricted, commitGeneral Fund ted, and assigned fund All fund designations balance and reserves will be • Excess of nonevaluated annually by spendable, restricted, the Chief Financial and committed fund balOfficer for long-term ance over total fund baladequacy and use ance requirements in conjunction with develop- It is a goal of the City to ment of the City’s bal- obtain and maintain a anced five year financial general operating plan. In adhering to reserve in the form of GAAP, the City follows cash, of at least 40% of appropriate Governmental operating revenues.

Accounting Standards The first 25% shall be Board (GASB) considered a continStatements, one of gency reserve to cover which No. 54 (GASB 54) normal seasonal cash addresses Fund flow variations, as well Balance Reporting. as unforeseen emerCompliance with GASB gency or catastrophic 54 requires use of the impacts upon the City. terms below to define Funds in excess of 25% various components of may be used for short fund balance. For future term economic investreporting of City ment in the community reserves these terms when justified by proshall be used to define jected financial return to what comprises the the City and specifically reserve. authorized by the City Council, upon recoma) Nonspendable mendation of the Chief fund balance (inherently Financial Officer. nonspendable) include the : In addition to cash • Portion of net specifically maintained resources that cannot in the General Fund, we be spent because of recognize the following their form, and cash reserve resources • Portion of net as being available to resources that cannot meet sudden negative be spent because they fiscal impacts in the must be maintained short term: intact • Capital Assets Fund b) Restricted fund (Fund 8) balance (externally • Equipment Replacement enforceable limitations Fund (Fund 40) on use) include • Information Technology amounts subject to: Fund (Fund 41) • L i m i t a t i o n s • Cable Television Fund imposed by creditors, (Fund 42) grantors, contributors, or • Reprographics/Graphics laws and regulations of Fund (Fund 43)

• Employee Benefits Fund (Fund 44) • Liability Self-Insurance Fund (Fund 45) (only in excess of required reserves) • Worker’s Compensation Self-Insurance Fund (Fund 46) (only in excess of required reserves) • Vehicle Replacement Fund (Fund 49) One-time revenue windfalls should be designated as a reserve or used for one-time expenditures. The funds are not to be used for on-going operations.

To the extent such funds are not required for current expenditures, one-time expenditures and/or capital improvements such funds should be maintained as operating reserves or used to reduce debt.

For purposes of this policy, one-time revenue windfalls shall include: • Lump sum (net present value) savings from debt restructuring • CalPERS Rebates • Tax Revenue growth in excess of 5% in a single year • Sale of city-owned real estate • Pure unexpected revenues (i.e. litigation settlement) • Receipts from approved Development Agreements • Contributions and Gifts • Any other revenues the City Council may elect to designate as extraordinary

asset used. The City shall endeavor to stabilize funding by building reserves equal to the anticipated replacement cost of each asset class at end of useful life.

Enterprise Fund (Water, Parking Operations, Solid Waste, Wastewater, and Clean Water) user fees and charges will be examined annually to ensure that they recover all direct and indirect costs of service, provide for capital improvements and maintenance, and maintain adequate reserves. Secondarily, maintenance of cash reserves will provide a de facto rate stabilization plan. Rate increases shall be approved by the City Council following formal noticing and public hearing. Rate adjustments for enterprise operations will be based on five-year financial plans unless a conscious decision is made to the contrary.

The target level of operating cash reserves shall be 50% of gross annual user revenues.

Contingency Reserves, to be determined annually by the Chief Financial Officer, will be maintained to offset unanticipated revenue shortfalls and/or unexpected expenditure increases. Contingency reserves may also be used for unanticipated and/or inadequately budgeted events threatening the public health or safety. Use of contingency funds shall be Sufficient reserves shall approved at recommenbe maintained in inter- dation of the Chief nal service funds to pre- Financial Officer. vent extended disruption of service in the Budget Reserves are event of natural disas- presented in the ters or other interrup- Comprehensive Annual tions of revenue collec- Financial Report tions. Determination of (CAFR) in the Financial adequate reserves will Statement section desbe reviewed annually by ignated as unreserved the Chief Financial fund balance. The City’s Officer and guided by CAFR is available on the following: the City’s website at www.beverlyhills.org.

Self-Insurance Reserves (liability, workers’ com- Section 6.

Audit pensation, other) will be Policies maintained at a level, An annual audit will be which, together with performed by an indepurchased insurance pendent public accountpolicies, will adequately ing firm with an audit cover the City’s proper- opinion to be included ty, liability, and health with the City’s published benefit risk. A qualified Comprehensive Annual actuarial firm shall be Financial Report retained and report on a (CAFR). bi-annual basis recommended appropriate The City Council will funding levels. The City maintain a standing shall endeavor to main- committee of its memtain reserves equal to bers to serve as the 90% of the estimated Audit Committee to pronet present value of vide oversight and such liabilities. review of the annual and special audits of the Fleet Management, City. The Committee will Building, Equipment and meet at least twice Information Technology annually with the City’s reserves will be main- independent auditor, tained based upon life- once for a pre-audit cycle replacement plans meeting, and once for a to ensure adequate fund review of the final audit balance required for results. systematic replacement of fleet vehicles, building Internal audit activities components and sys- are typically identified tems, computers and as work plan items in related equipment, and the operating budget operational contingen- and are approved by the cies. Operating depart- City Council through the ments will be charged annual budget process. over the useful life of the The results of these

audits are then presented to the City Council Audit Committee for consideration and later reported to the full City Council for its review and consideration.

Should conditions necessitate an urgent internal audit of a particular area not included as a work plan item, the Audit Committee will be advised and the results of the audit will be reviewed with the Committee.

––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109932 The following is/are doing business as: JVL LOS ANGELES 139 Beverly Dr. #227, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jacqueline H.Vaneeghen 139 S. Beverly Dr. #227, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein May 20, 2008: Jacqueline H. Vaneeghen: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109927 The following is/are doing business as: VAN LAKE PROPERTY 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #602, Los Angeles, CA 90025; Hino 8, LLC 12121 Wilshire Blvd. #602, Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Homayou Namvar, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109941 The following is/are doing business as: DMH AESTHETICS MEDICAL GROUP 111 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004; Hancock Aesthetics Medical Group 436 N. Bedford Dr. #105, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Glenn Vallecillos, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013109961 The

following is/are doing business as: JOANN SMYTH PEARLS AND FINE JEWELRY 1359 Carmona Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; Joann Smyth 1359 Carmona Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein 1997: Joann Smyth: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: May 29, 2013; Published: June 07, 14, 21, 28, 2013 LACC N/C ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 123512 The following is/are doing business as: INFINITI OF BEVERLY HILLS 8825 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; Roundtree Beverly Hills, LLC, 8825 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly HIlls, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Matthew T. Stinson, CEO. Roundtree Automotive Group, LLC: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2013 LACC N/C ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 123528 The following is/are doing business as: 1) IFINITI OF VAN NUYS 2) VAN NUYS INFINITI 5455 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; Roundtree I Van Nuys, LLC, 5455 Van Nuys Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Matthew T. Stinson, CEO. Roundtree Automotive Group, LLC: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2013 LACC N/C ——————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013 123525 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NISSAN OF VAN NUYS 2) VAN NUYS NISSAN 5425 Van Nuys Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; Roundtree N Van Nuys, LLC, 5425 Van Nuys Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91401; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s): Matthew T. Stinson, CEO. Roundtree Automotive Group, LLC: Statement was filed with the County of Los Angeles: June 13, 2013; Published: June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2013 LACC N/C

NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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F OR S ALE B Y O WNER SANTA MONICA We provide experienced Call between 10:30 -1:30 G R A N D M A N S I O N 427 Montana Ave. Licensed•Bonded•Insured Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s 323/651-1410 Ready to Work For You. SPACIOUS, BRIGHT, SELDOM Next to Beverly Hills Hotel Storage AVAIL., OVERSIZED BALCONY Contact Cindy: for seniors needing 1.4 acres, 14,000sf 323/954-1318 * * * Space 12 Bdrm.+12 Bath 213-300-4492 companions to drive them to —————–––– 2+2 *•*$995,000 Av a i l a b l e Tennis court, pool, 7th Flr • Century Towers for Rent.

————— doctors, prepare meals, 1 &R E2S-I DPEERNSTON EXECUTIVE OFFICES Dramatic Unobstructed +2 Lrg. Guesthouses. Close to Beach .

Century City+Mountain MANAGEMENT AVAILABLE in 310/394-7132 $15.5 Million TEAM S E N I O R C A R E light housekeeping, etc...

THE BEVERLY HILLS Views! Remodeled, Ceilings appearance.

310/278-6972 SPECIALISTS, We offer responsible and Professional GOLDEN TRIANGLE Elevated Small complex, * * * * * ————— We Will •••••• Ltd. B.H.+Westside Area “Hard to Find” WATERFRONT nurturing care.

Our staff is • J UST R EMODELED • Provide Management/ 3+2.5 • $1,098,000 SEAL BEACH $499K File Your Elevator access.

Maintenance, 5th Flr • Century Towers Thoroughly Screened thoroughly screened and we DBA Rent Includes: Leasing Pretty, Bright, Spacious NEWER 3 + 2 HOME. Caregivers for care. Live In/Out. Experience a Plus.

HVAC, electricity, Beautiful Mountain, Huge parking. 1 block and Great Opportunity! phone, high-speed FREE! Golf Course & to Ocean. On channel Companions.

Licensed Bonded • Insured

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Fax Resume:

310/829-2630 Or Email: THEROBERTSCO @ THEROBERTSCO . COM

internet, use of conference room.

CALL NOW FOR MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: 1ST MONTH $500!!

310/258-0444

Ocean Views!

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viewing sunsets and

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For More Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

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WEST L.A.

LOW MOVE -IN !

245 S. DOHENY SANTA MONICA BRENTWOOD B E V E R LY H I L L S • CONDO QUALITY •

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST 1628 Westgate Ave. LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * 11666 Goshen Ave. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

The Carlton

8 4 3 4 th S t .

• 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( )

Rent: $3,250/MO. GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM 2 1/2 BATHROOM LUXURY CONDO FULLY FURNISHED IN BEVERLY HILLS ADJACENT. BUILT IN 2007. 2-CAR PARKING INCLUDED.

Amenities: Hardwood Floors • quiet neighborhood • refrigerator stove • dishwasher • balcony • microwave controlled access building • central air • fireplace washer and dryer in unit Fully furnished Living Room, Dinning Room, Bedrooms, cups, plates & more. Across from Cedars Sinai Hospital and Beverly Center, Jacuzzi in master bedroom, interior furnished by interior designer, large storage room.

Brokers welcome.

Paid Utilities: water & trash For more information please call (213) 388-7368

425

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*BEVERLY HILLS* BEVERLY HILLS *** SPACIOUS *** • • • • • • • * * * * * * * • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath + • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • Large Bonus Room.

• GORGEOUS UNITS • GREAT LOCATION. $4,500/Month

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310/277-3553

435 GUESTHOUSE FOR RENT

Central air, large balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

Contact Haim at 323/244-9470

—————–––– *BEVERLY HILLS* 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled

• 2 Bdrm. + Den + 2 Bath • • 1 Bdrm. + Den + 1 Bath • Lrg. unit. Balcony, Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg.

• CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/276-1528 •

310/478-1906

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•••••• • Close to UCLA • 310/312-9871 1 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. 2 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 1 / Shopping & Dining in L.A., 90024 Patio, stove, Brentwood Village Contact Mgr.: controlled access, • 310/864-0319 •

Appox. 1,100sf.

Patio, dishwasher, on-site laundry, parking.

B R E N T W O O D on-site laundry, prkg.

Close to school, freeway 11730 SUNSET BLVD. 1307 Barry Ave. & transportation. • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED 310/473-1509

Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

• Free WiFi Access •

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310/449-1100

• Jr. Executive S Q B . 10905 —————–––– 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • —————–––– • MALL

• BRENTWOOD • TOWNHOUSE

Rooftop pool, deck, central air, 872 S. Westgate Ave. elevator, intercom 2 Bd.+2 Ba. entry, on-sight laundry, Hardwood floors, gym, parking. wet bar, fireplace, • Free WiFi Access • dishwasher, ~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE parking, laundry facility.

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310/207-1965

= BRENTWOOD = 417 S. Barrington Av.

UIET

LDG

120 Granville Ave. • 2 Bdrm.

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+1

Bath •

Ohio Ave.

•• • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • • 10992 Ashton Ave. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • Single • • •• • Single • ••

~ WESTWOOD ~

Balcony, intercom entry, elevator, onsight laundry, prkg.

Close to UCLA & Westwood Village .

310/479-8977

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Wifi, Bright, controlled access, balcony, pool, elevator, laundry facility, prkg.

Close To U.C.L.A. 310/864-0319

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672 Kelton Ave.

• WESTWOOD •

X-St. Strathmore

550 Veteran Ave. = Single =

2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. : : : : : : : : : : : : --------Old World Charm ! Large, Sunny & Bright. Hardwood floors, • 1 B d r m. +1 Bath • Bright, intercom entry, pool, laundry facility,

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Hrwd. flrs., dishwasher, S H O P S & D I N I N G fridge, stove, laundry fac. heated pool, intercom controlled access, prkg. Controlled access, parking, laundry facility. = = = = = = =

WESTWOOD E N G L I S H C O T T A G E 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. GUESTHOUSE • • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • • FOR RENT • •

Police/Fire, Frequent Travellers. Gated, secrity system, prkg., interent access, w/d hook ups.

6-Month Lease Avail.

• Spacious • • 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath •

BEVERLY HILLS • BRENTWOOD • : : : : : : : : : : : : • WESTWOOD • 218 S. Tower Dr.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • •

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—————–––– —————–––– •• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• •• Single ••

“The Mission ” • Westwood •

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CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS Close to entry, on-sight lndry., prkg. & SHOPPING .

Brentwood Village.

BEVERLY HILLS Close to Everything.

310/531-3992

Perfect for A Professional, I.E.: Dr’s., Proffesors,

Bright & Airy.

Heated pool, balcony, a/c, Single Dishwasher, dishwasher, controlled Intercom entry, on-sight Single+Loft+1 Ba. access, elevator, 1 Bd.+Loft+11/2 Ba. parking, on-sight 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH laundry room, parking. laundry facility.

(•)(•)(•)(•)(•) 310/394-7132 Apt. on Doheny w/garage Close to transportation.

4 Blks. to Beach. WiFi, central air/heat, 310/820-1810 for 2 tandem spots, fireplace, patio, W/D on site, LARGE, S A N T A M O N I C A controlled access, ~ WEST ~ pool, elevator, parking, lots of closets and light 2600 Virginia Ave. LOS ANGELES laundry facility. dishwasher, central air/heat.

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1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

• • • • BRIGHT & S PACIOUS BEVERLY HILLS LIVING. Balcony, dishwasher, elevator, intercom entry, on-site laundry, parking.

• BEL AIR •

P LEASE C ALL :

Private Guest Wing

310/435-3693

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Bdrm.+Ba.+Bonus Rm. 138 N. Hamilton Dr. 2nd flr., sundeck, lounge, • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • cental air, parking. Kitchenette, microwave, Seeking professional Controlled access, laundry facility w/ good credit.

C LOSE TO C EDARS , No smoking. No pets.

B EVERLY C ENTER , $2,450/Month R ESTAURANT R OW . lauriewynngolden@ 310/531-3992 aol.com

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424/202-7286

—————–––– Border of BEVERLY HILLS • BRENTWOOD •

321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 922 S. Barrington Av.

• 310/440-5051 •

VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE

—————–––– BRENTWOOD

Close to U.C.L.A.

= = = = = = = =

310/208-3121

Very spacious,

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granite counters,

WESTWOOD

microwave, intercom

1380 Midvale Ave. entry, on-sight laundry,

• • • • • 11931 Goshen Ave. parking & WiFi. • • Spacious • • • • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • • • • • • Very close to UCLA • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • Fireplace, balcony, 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • 1 B d . + 1 B a .

• • J r. E xe c u t i v e • wet bar, dishwasher, & Westwood Village .

Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

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• 310/247-8689 • Close to Cedars-Sinai, Beverly Center & BRENTWOOD Trendy Robertson Bl. 519 S. Barrington Ave.

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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310/208-5166 Granite counters, WiFi, pool, elevator, built-in appliances, controlled access, onClose to shops+dining. dishwasher, on-sight sight laundry, parking. W E S T W O O D 310/826-0541 laundry, parking.

C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . 1409 Midvale Ave. laundry facility, elevator, parking.

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310/207-1965

—————–––– —310/473-1509 ————–––– WEST L.A.

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• WESTWOOD • • 12333 TeXaS Ave.

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∞ ∞ 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. 2 Bdrm. + 2 1 2 Bdrm.+1 /2 Bath 1 Bdrm. + 1 ( • • • ----- • • • ) Bright unit. ∞∞∞∞ 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

Bath Bath

10933 Rochester Ave.

Jr . Executive 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

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∞ ∞ ∞ Spacious a/c, fireplace, WiFi, a/c, intercom Dishwasher, On-site Granite counters, bal- pool, controlled access, • • • • • • entry, laundry facility, cony, stove, laundry, parking.

Good closet space, a/c, laundry fac., prkg. elevator, parking, pool. dishwasher, elevator, dishwasher, Close to • Free WiFi Access • Close to U.C.L.A. controlled access. Close Brentwood Village. intercom-entry, on-site 310/473-5061 laundry, parking. to Cedars/shops/trans.

310/247-8689

310/472-8915

310/207-1869

Close To U.C.L.A.

310/478-8616

BEVERLY HILLS

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PLOT FOR SALE

FREE RENT!

439 S. LE DOUX

WESTWOOD MEMORIAL PARK Double Plot For Sale

WILSHIRE PRIME LOCATION C O R R I D O R 2 BDRM, 2.5 BATH 10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Luxury Living

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. • BEVERLY HILLS •

1017 S. SHERBOURNE PRIME LOCATION Very Private & Spacious IMMAC/BRIGHT 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH SPACIOUS 1 BD. + 1 BA. upper unit with breakfast Newly remodeled. A/C, 2,047 sq.ft. CONDO and formal dining room.

121 S. CANON DR. #202 hardwood floors, laundry Yard, laundry & parking.

Gourmet Kitchen, Inside facility, parking included. $3,500/MO.

with valet, Laundry, Large Master with Call 213/804-3761 lush garden Spa+Steam, Hardwood surrounding pool, ************ gym, elevator, etc. Floors, Beautiful Baths, P R I M E 9 0 2 1 0 Dishwasher, Control Access, Pool, B E V E R LY H I L L S central air, balcony.

Elevator. Built in 1996. 412 N. PALM DRIVE Call: 310/470-4474 ** HUGE LUXURY ** 2 blks from Beverly Dr. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH **CENTURY CITY** 1 blk from the Golden Wood floor, walk-in closet, breakfast area, 2220 S. Beverly Glen • Single • Triangle with street view. Granite/Marble kitchen and bath, fancy bar, $4,500/MO .

• 1 Bd. +1 Ba. • hi-ceiling with crown • •• Steve Geller • molding. laundry in unit, • • L o t s o f • • C o l d w e l l B a n k e r 2 side by side parking, Character & Charm ! storage & much more.

310/922-2141 Alcove fireplace, fridge, Pets ok. $3,250/MO. laundry facility, gated Call 213/841-5599 parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more. BEVERLY HILLS

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

—————–––– CULVER CITY 3830 Vinton Ave. • • Single • • • • • • • ••

—————–––– ————— 340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

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

S A N TA M O N I C A

Hardwood floors, a/c, laundry, covered prkg.

PRIVATE

FRONT YARD.

213/738-9849

tile flrs., french doors,

LOS ANGELES

balcony, a/c, lrg. closets,

• • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • • • • • • •

access, elevator,

4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . dishwasher, controlled

BEVERLY HILLS

Quiet Location, Lower floor Balcony

PRIME LOCATION 2 BDRM, 2 BA. CONDO

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————— PRIME LOCATION SANTA MONICA North of Wilshire 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

L ARGE & B EAUTIFUL laundry room, parking. Upper front unit. HardHeated pool/gym/sauna. wood floors, appliances, Control access, pool, Also, 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. patio, front+back yard.

7-Blocks to Beach dishwasher, elevator, 310/980-3384 $2,595/Month on-site laundry and 4 Blks. to Beach. parking.

310/666-8360

WILSHIRE CORRIDOR HIGH-RISE 3 Bd.+3 Ba. Condo Full Service Bldg.

24-hrs., Includes: All utilities+cable, valet, pool, gym, rec. room.

STUNNING VIEWS! $4,500/Month

818/919-8008

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED / DEN / 2 BATH $2,700/MO

• CONDO QUALITY • hardwood floors/carpet,

S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+

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Please Call For More Information:

2BD + 2BA CONDO

310/860-9991 310/433-1949

N o r t h o f W i l s h i r e Newly remodeled with

great restaurants and Metro.

213/385-4751

in Sold Out Exculsive Area Oppisite Chapel.

New custom built-ins in kitchen, dry bar, balcony, patio, huge closets, a/c, central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility. Cat OK.

Exceptional Condition!

323/937-3737

$2,700/Month

granite kitchen, shutters, 8 4 3 4 th S t . wet bar, balcony and 2 Remodeled Balcony, controlled side-by-side parking.

2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. access, parking, $2,600/MO. elevator, on-site laundry. $3,695/Month Call 702/491-8060 Close to shopping, New kitchen w/ granite,

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Call 310/860-1275

Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $2,150 L IGHT & A IRY C O R N E R .

310/273-6060 2 BEDROOM + 2 BATH *KELEMEN* ————— Hardwood floors, w/d 470 REAL ESTATE BEVERLY HILLS ADJ hook-up, dishwasher.

Miscellaneous WANTED (310) 966-0900 Bedford/Olympic $1,900MO. all listings are on 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO By appointment only.

COLLECTOR $2,150/MO. centurycityliving.com Call 323/244-9470 LOOKING Approx. 1400 Sq. ft.

Valet and Guest TO BUY Parking. Huge Heated Lower unit with fridge, ————— V a n i t y I t e m s & Older Pool, Security Staff, washer/dryer in unit BEVERLY HILLS and 2 car parking.

Perfume Bottles & House- Call 310/880-7281 ————— —————–––– Doorman (any size / empty ok) TRIANGLE man, Switchboard No Avon.

————— BEVERLY HILLS SUPERB LOCATION Tennis, Fitness Center HUGE 3,000 SQ. FT. 336 S. Rexford Dr. PLEASE CALL: Business Center Newly Remodeled 3 BD + 2 BA CONDO • 2 + D e n + 2 • $ 2 , 7 0 0 310/650-1517 • 1 • $ 1 , 7 0 0 +1 BEVERLY HILLS In Spanish 4-Plex JUNIOR & 1 BEDROOM NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY •• N E W L Y •• On South Rexford 471 Lower corner unit. • • U P D A T E D • • APARTMENTS Call for latest properties

private entry, balcony, hardwood floors, fireplace, Central A/C, high ceilings, alarm, double Pool, sauna, fridge, garage. Pets OK. Close dishwasher intercom to shops & restaurants. entry, elevator, on-site $3,990/MO. laundry, parking.

Call 310/890-5576 310/841-2367

MID-WILSHIRE

$2,300/MO.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

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LUXURIOUS CONDO Prime Beverly Hills 200 N. SWALL DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Quiet neighborhood. 1,500 sq. ft.

Pool, jacuzzi, sauna, new modern fitness rm, 24 hour security, valet parking, large balcony, A/C & heating , washer/dryer, side-by-side garage parking w/extra storage. $3,600/MO.

310/435-0490 or 424/288-4465

JUMBO 1 BED / 1 BATH $3,000/MO Totally Renovated Huge private patio Quiet Location

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2 BED / 2 BATH $3,100/MO Renovated. Large Balcony Lower Floor. Tree Top Views Hardwood & Granite. Luxurious Baths. Recessed Lighting TV & Stereo Sound

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,500/MO High Floor. Renovated Large Balcony. 270 degree views.

Hardwood & Granite

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS

Wood/tile flr., balcony, A/C, closets galore, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, one car parking & laundry facility. $2,100/MO. Pictures avail. by e-mail.

Call 323/377-8674

INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE

Hardwood floors, large DRUM SET closets, washer & dryer in (YAMAHA) unit, new kitchen appliances, Complete with cymbals and subterranean parking. Hi-Hat Stand, 2 Tomtoms, Starting at $1,895 Snair Drums, Large Base

MUST SEE! 310/990-3266

in Excellent Condition.

$350 Must Sell!!

Call 323/651-1410 BEVERLY HILLS or 310/474-5178 B E V . H I L S 9 0 2 1 0 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 472 North Palm Dr. $1,595/MO.

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Lrg. 1+1 • $2,095 Wood floors, Stove, Newly Remodeled A/C, Fireplace, Parking.

Front unit. Crown Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 moldings, recessed Securtiy deposit OAC. lights, wood flrs, cental Call 310/278-8999 air, abundant closets, complete amenities, prkg, garden patio, pool.

310/560-8787

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High Floor. Fabulous Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. Hardwood Floors. Open 1BD + 1BA • $1,900 Completely remodeled Kitchen. Stone Counters 2 Jumbo Balconies with new kitchen and

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our A d Sec. 270

LARGE & BRIGHT,

————— • BEVERLY HILLS • VERY LARGE SINGLE with patio, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking.

1 block from Century City $1,595/MO. By appointment only:

310/557-3516

————— BEVERLY HILLS ADJ

new appliances, crown moulding, wood floors, 417 S. Arnaz #103 new fixtures, A/C and 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH private security garage. $1,295/MO. Near Century City and Roxbury Park in small Modern unit, Clean quiet quiet building. No Pets building. No pets.

Furnished/Unfurnished Call 310/713-1664 Call 310/271-2698

BAGS WANTED

WANTED ALLIGATOR, CROCODILE, EXOTIC SKINS; CHANEL, GUCCI HERMES, AND DESIGNER HANDBAGS VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Call 310/289-9561

We Will File Your DBA for FREE! For More Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

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We are now buying for immediate cash Diamonds 1ct - 20cts , gold, and signed jewelry Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier

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By appointment only: 310.274.8336 4 3 7 - A N o rt h B e d fo r d D r . • B e v e rl y Hi l l s , CA 9 0 2 1 0 License # 71161678

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we buy antiques!

Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

FURNITURE FOR SALE Stephen Moress dining table w/6 French dining chairs, Ron Seft coronet cocktail table, custom built burch desk and many other furnitures.

For more info call:

310/277-8338

488 ESTATE SALE

SERVICES

Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

Meissen KPM Royal Vienna Islamic Art Bronze

Sculpture Glass Tifanny Lalique Galle Daum

TRADES & CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED TOO! WE

CAN BUY ONE ITEM OR YOUR ENTIRE HEIRLOOM!

Edan Sassoon

Los Angeles Auctioneers is pleased to accept your estate items for our upcoming auctions.

Whether it's simply a handful of items or your entire estate; your fine art, antiquities and collectibles are in trusted and experienced hands!

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Off Rodeo Dr. Over 40 years experience. *Fully Insured* “We sold Million Dollar Estates”

RODEO FINE JEWELRY 340 N. CAMDEN DR. UNIT 200-A BEVERLY HILLS, 90210

Call Martin or Batia 310/275- 8072 LIC.# 1910-1088

Tel: 310.858.7666 • Fax: 310.858.0525 artela@aol.com

www.ArteAntiques.com

LUXURY JEWELS OF

BEVERLY HILLS Bring us your watches, diamonds, estate jewelry, gold/silver, coins, art, & antiques. We have over 100 combined years of expertise in buying, selling, and appraisals.

WE PAY PREMIUM PRICES! *WE BEAT MOST AUCTION HOUSE PRICES*

B U Y • S E L L • L O A N • T R A D E •C O N S I G N 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com license# 19100971

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USED CARS RUNNING or NOT * * * * * * Will Appraise Yo u r C a r For FREE. * * * * * * N EED M ONEY FAST ?

WE ALSO P ROVIDE COLLATERAL LOANS Call John: 323/868-4119 Lic. #1900-0845

HIGHEST CASH

PRICES PAID ••••••••••

Henredon living room set,

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BEVERLY HILLS

D I R E C T O R Y

Antiques - Old Coins Tiffany Items Paintings - Objets d’Art Estate Jewelry: Gold - DiamondsVintage Watches Lalique - Art Glass Fine Porcelains: Meissen - Sevres Marble Statues Bronze Sculptures Clocks - Silver Furniture: French English - American One Item or Entire Estates Purchased For Cash. Prompt & Considerate Response to All Inquiries.

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

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IT’S NOT ABOUT GAY RIGHTS This editorial is not about same-sex marriage. It is not about health care. It is not about the Defense of Marriage Act. It is not about immigration reform. This editorial has nothing to do with the outcome of any these issues.

This editorial is about the manner in which the various results were reached.

Most Americans concerned with these issues naturally focus on the results only -- politically, do you favor or oppose the conclusions? That’s as far as they go. A few others, however, pay attention to what the Supreme Court wrote. How did they justify their decisions? Because each case was supposedly decided on the basis of the Constitution, what did they write about the Constitution? Almost all Americans profess to love the Constitution, and all elected officials take an oath to defend it. But here, in these cases, what did the Supreme Court say it means?

In each of these cases there is a common theme. The inescapable conclusion is that the United States Supreme Court demolished the ability of the people to decide for themselves. In the process, the 9th and 10th Amendments to the United States Constitution were destroyed. In the process, the inherent right of each individual state to defend itself or regulate its own affairs was destroyed. Led by “conservative” Justices John Roberts and Anthony Kennedy, the Constitution was converted from a grant of limited powers to a national government into a document that authorizes the national government to do whatever it wants, while stripping the people and the states of their power to do much of anything.

The powers of the people to do, to decide, to act was destroyed. The fundamental relationship between the people of the United States and its national government has been altered in such a way as to make our historic understanding of our federal system utterly irrelevant. Given the lack of history education in the United States, this is not surprising if the matter had been referred to the people. Tragically, it is five members of the Supreme Court – presumably some of the best, brightest and most educated among us – who inflicted all this damage.

On immigration, the Supreme Court took away Arizona’s inherent, historically-based right of any state or geographic subdivision to defend itself from foreign invasion. Whether a tiny village or a nation, the right of self-defense has never been questioned – until now. In Arizona’s case, the subject may have been intrusion by citizens of Mexico into its territory presumably for jobs, education, healthcare and welfare checks, but the rationale of the court would be no different had the invasion been the army of Mexico. The court ruled that no state has the right to defend itself if the President orders no defense against the invasion. The court wrote that the President’s power to control the foreign affairs of the country was superior to a state’s right of self-defense even if the invasion occurs inside the state’s territory and not in “foreign territory.” Viewed in light of our history, with state militias and the National Guard providing the bulk of our armed forces for most of that history, the result is astonishing.

On healthcare, Chief Justice Roberts expanded the role of the federal government into the tiniest aspects of our lives. The microscopic basis of his ruling was that “If you don’t buy healthcare, you pay a penalty.” To him the “penalty” was a tax, and Congress has the power to tax. No spool of twine was ever twisted so badly as this line. In legal precedent, a “penalty” cannot be a tax. In fact, Congress explicitly stated it was not a tax. Unless it is a “tax,” the law was unconstitutional. A dog cannot be a cat. Apparently it is.

On the combined DOMA and Prop 8 cases, in the first the court ruled that Congress has no ability to define a national standard for relationships historically covered by state law. For this case, Justice Kennedy decided “state law reigns supreme.” According to Kennedy, the federal government must obey state law and grant financial benefits to couples legally married under state law. If this sounds like the opposite of the rationale in the Obamacare case, that’s because it is.

The federal government must do what the state commands if it’s marriage; but the state cannot defend itself if invaded because the President can order the state to sit there and be invaded.

For the Proposition 8 case, even the supporters of the ruling acknowledge that an initiative passed by the voters can now be vetoed by a single judge when neither the governor nor the attorney general of the state goes to court to defend it. What if that argument existed when Proposition 13 was passed? What if that theory applied for our special environmental protection laws in California? The entire purpose behind California’s Referendum and Initiative was to take power away from these elected officials and give it directly to the people. The Supreme Court said, “No. The people have no power.”

Our Constitution was written specifically to prevent this kind of abuse of authority. Its own language reads, paraphrasing the language of the the 9th and 10th Amendments, part of the Bill of Rights, that “powers not granted to the federal government are reserved to the people and the states.” Well, that’s gone.

What makes it worse is that none of this is necessary to achieve the same outcomes.

Immigration reform has never required stripping a state of its inherent right of self-defense.

Healthcare has never required direct control by the federal government of a service uniquely local and personal in nature. Same-sex marriage has been gaining momentum throughout the United States in the regular course of state legislation and has never required stripping the people of their right of initiative in California or any place else.

Whether the dispute is over immigration, same-sex marriage, self-defense or healthcare, in each case the results of the Supreme Court rulings should not disguise the tragic demise of the right of the people to decide matters for themselves.

Rabbi Jacob Pressman ONE AND ONE & ONE AND ONE One and one always make two.

Two and two make four.

When you add another four You get eight for sure.

Now let’s take the curvy eight, Add four more, and don’t you wait, To add a dozen more And you have a perfect score.

As a child I heard four score And seven years ago still more, In words that deeply did impress: Abe Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

The world of figures is alive, And helps society to thrive.

And it all begins for me and you With good old one and one make two!

This is dedicated to the one who makes us two: Margie Pressman.

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