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By Victoria Talbot Thursday, Wanda’s third round of legal challenges to the Hilton Initiative were tossed out by Judge Mary H. Strobal, meaning the language in support of the Initiative will remain exactly as it was written. Yesterday’s victory for the Hilton follows Tuesday’s court action, where the City of Beverly Hills was ordered to rewrite the Ballot Question for the Hilton Initiative by a judge, who deemed it, “false, misleading and biased.” Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant ruled Tuesday that the City’s Ballot

Open Forum On Hilton Initiative Tentatively Set For Sept. 29

Architects of the loss, Wanda’s Harvey Englander confers with Rohan a’Beckett.

Question regarding Measure HH was false, biased and misleading

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By Laura Coleman Plans for a 1.5-hour debate forum on the Hilton initiative tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29 in the evening began to take shape at yesterday’s City Council Ad Hoc Committee meeting. The upcoming debate will be hosted by the League of Women

Voters in council chambers. City spokesperson Therese Kosterman said she reached out to the League to moderate an issue forum at the behest of the City Council who wanted to ensure that the forum was moderated fairly–something

and ordered the Ballot Question to be revised. In addition, the Judge confirmed that Measure HH creates a

new publicly accessible 1.7acre garden for residents. “This was the second

(see ‘HILTON FORUM’ page 20)

(see ‘HILTON LAWSUIT’ page 20)

New School-Building Bond, Measure Y, Heads To Beverly Hills Voters

The Beverly Hills High football team lost its home opener to Nordhoff. 21

•Arts & Entertainment •Fashion •Birthdays

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City Of Beverly Hills, Wanda Three Time Losers On Hilton Initiative

Real Estate’s Stacy Gottula announces her move to The Agency. 10

Former mayor and bestselling author Robert K. Tanenbaum takes on Beverly Hills Police compensation 35

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A DOG’S WORLD — Beverly Hills went to the dogs Tuesday when the City opened its long-awaited community dog park. Pictured, from left: Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, Parks & Rec Commission Chair Frances Bilak, Mayor John Mirisch, Tina Sinatra (with Rosy), Councilmember Julian Gold, Councilmember Lili Bosse, Marcia Wilson Hobbs (with Bear) and Assistant City Manager George Chavez. See page 22 for the full story. Photo by Victoria Talbot

Sierra Drive Residents Fight To Retain Neighborhood Character By Victoria Talbot A coalition of homeowners and residents calling themselves the Sierra Drive Committee are challenging the City’s determination not to require a design review process that would include notice, public hearings and rights of appeal for a single-family home pro- NEIGHBORHOOD FEEL — Local residents on posed at 515 N. Sierra Sierra Drive are fighting to keep 515 Sierra (pictured) from being “Mansionized” by developers. Drive. The corner may be historic structures by Master the new poster child for modern Architects that make up their mansionization and protecting val- neighborhood. The home at 515 ued cultural heritage in architectur- was built in 1941 by Gerard R. al assets, in a City where homes Colcord for residential real estate are knocked down without fanfare developer B.W. Tye Company. It and built anew as frequently as was sold to radio producer Robert designer changes styles. L. Redd and his wife Gabrielle. A tree-lined street of pictur- Their daughter Mary-Robin lived in esque homes constructed in the the home until its sale in 2015. 1940s, residents are proud of the (see ‘SIERRA DRIVE’ page 23)

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills voters are one step closer to weighing in on whether or not to approve a $260 million school-building bond in the upcoming Nov. 8 election after the County dubbed it Measure Y. The designation follows last month’s 3-2 vote by the Board of Education to place the needed bond on the ballot. “Children in our schools deserve better. Not only is this a critical time in terms of providing them with the facilities that they require, but it sends such a strong message to our children: that we believe in them, and that we are investing in them,” said Board President Howard Goldstein. The board was unable to

secure the four votes needed to pass a Proposition 39 bond, which would have required a 55 percent ‘Yes’ vote to pass, so it will go on the ballot as a General Obligation bond, requiring two-thirds – 66.7 percent – of voter approval. The bond language reads as follows: “To improve aging Beverly Hills schools, upgrade inefficient heating, cooling/electrical systems causing significant maintenance cost savings redirected to classroom instruction, upgrade/repair classrooms, libraries/science labs, replace deteriorating restrooms/leaky roofs, complete deferred maintenance projects, provide modern classroom technology (see ‘MEASURE Y’ page 23)

BIG QUESTION? — Renee Zellweger stars in Bridget Jones’s Baby, the follow up to her previous Bridget Jones’ films. She becomes pregnant and hassles the big question of who is the Daddy? Colin Firth or Patrick Dempsey? Renee is one of the rare stars that pays for her Red Carpet gowns by Carolina Herrera. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: A Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Development Plan Review, and Density Bonus Permit to allow the construction of a 4-story, 8-unit residential building inclusive of a very low-income affordable housing unit on the property located at 250 North Crescent Drive. On March 10, 2016, the City of Beverly Hills Planning Commission conditionally approved the Tentative Tract Map, Development Plan Review and Density Bonus Permit for the Project. On April 5, 2016, the City Council voted to review the decision and thereafter set the matter for the de novo hearing. The project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. Projects characterized as in-fill development that meet certain criteria are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The project appears to meet all five of the following criteria set forth in Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines for in-fill development projects: a)

b) c) d) e)

The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species. Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.

Therefore, the City Council will consider the finding that the project will not have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA. At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all comments. All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. Please note that if you challenge the Council’s action in regards to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Cynthia de la Torre, Assistant Planner in the Beverly Hills Community Development Department at (310) 2851195, or by email at cdelatorre@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project application and associated documents are on file in the Community Development Department and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HEARING DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

Monday, September 19, 2016 1:30 PM Council Chamber, Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills. CA 90210

The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its SPECIAL meeting on Monday, September 19, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider a request to allow a new restaurant with a 100% valetoperated mechanical parking garage and reduced rear setbacks to be constructed and operate with extended hours and open air dining on the commercial property located at 250-260 North Canon Drive. The proposed project requires the following entitlements: Zone Text Amendment. The project includes a request to amend portions of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC). One proposed Zone Text Amendment would amend BHMC §10-3-100 and add BHMC §10-3-2730.4 and BHMC §10-3-3800.2 to allow car elevators, mechanical parking lifts, and aisle parking in commercial zones through a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed Zone Text Amendment would establish criteria for such alternative parking systems that are 100% valet-operated. The other proposed Zone Text Amendment would amend BHMC §10-3-1952A and §10-31953A to allow a commercial property that is adjacent to an RMCP zone to reduce or eliminate the rear setback requirement and reduce or eliminate the requirement for a wall along the rear property line through a Minor Accommodation. Conditional Use Permit. The proposed project includes a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of car elevators, mechanical parking lifts, and aisle parking to accommodate 102 code-required parking spaces for the new restaurant and existing office building on the subject property. Parking would be provided in three subterranean levels accessed from the alley and 100% valet-operated. The requested Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon the approval and implementation of the proposed Zone Text Amendment. Minor Accommodation. The proposed project includes requests for Minor Accommodations to eliminate the required rear setback from the alley both above and below ground, and to eliminate the required wall along the rear property line that separates the property from the alley. If approved, the Minor Accommodations would allow the first level of the underground garage and the second and third floors above ground to be built to the rear property line instead of having a 6’ setback, and would waive the requirement for a 3’ wall on the rear property line. The requested Minor Accommodations are contingent upon the approval and implementation of the proposed Zone Text Amendment. Open Air Dining Permit. The proposed restaurant includes an outdoor patio on private property with 915 square feet of open air dining area. In addition, large portions of the walls and roof of the 12,040 square foot restaurant building would be able to be opened. Therefore, the approximately 2,650 square feet of interior bar and dining areas also require approval of an open air dining permit. Extended Hours Permit. The proposed restaurant requires an Extended Hours Permit in order to receive patrons after 10 PM. The requested hours extend until 1:30 AM daily. This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The project appears to qualify for a Class 5 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines for minor changes in land use regulations. The proposed Zone Text Amendment would allow mechanical parking garages and reduced rear setbacks under certain circumstances on properties located in commercial zones in the City. The project also appears to qualify for a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines for in-fill development projects. The Planning Commission will consider finding that the project will not have a significant environmental impact and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. Please note that any communication received by the City becomes part of the public record. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Emily Gable, Assistant Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1192, or by email at egable@beverlyhills.org. Copies of the project plans and associated application materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Sincerely, Emily Gable, Assistant Planner

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Beverly Hills’ Goldstein, Kaskey Family Name El Rodeo Benches After Late Parents

THE EXPLORERS ARE BACK— Police explorers were recognized Tuesday at City Hall. The organization has experienced a surge in membership recently, with the support of Chief Sandra Spagnoli, who started her career in law enforcement with the Explorers. Standing (from left): Officers Don Hecht and Jesse Perez; Mayor John Mirisch, Councilmember Lili Bosse, Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, Councilmembers Kathy Reims and Julian Gold; Officers Lynnsey Diamond and Richard Billingsley; Detective Reginald Evans; Police Cadet Ricard Robledo. Kneeling (from left) are Melissa Roberts, Cameron Silber, Morr Rublevich, Noah Nazarian, Lucas Ellin, Sungmin Park, Eve Rublevich and Jason Schwartz.

11th Annual Beverly Hills Senior Health Fair At Roxbury Park Offers 45 Health Vendors By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department is teaming up with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center again for the 11th annual Senior Health Fair at Roxbury Park Community Center. Seniors and their caregivers will find more than 45 health-related vendors at the

Monday, Sept. 12 event, offering the latest aids for senior care people with disabilities. Seniors will enjoy a free boxed lunch and health care screenings, courtesy of CedarsSinai Medical Center. Discover the latest information on colorectal cancer, blood pressure maintenance, diabetes care, cancer, stroke,

Alzheimer’s, Meals on Wheels, nutrition for optimal health, disaster services and more. Representatives will also be on hand to discuss some local options for senior living in Beverly Hills. For more information visit: www.beverlyhills.org or call 310-285-6840.

Brandeis Men’s Group Offers Men Some Fun Post-Retirement By Laura Coleman Some studies have shown that women seem to be more successful than men in their retirement years, but it certainly doesn’t mean that the desire to stay engaged with life and be social is exclusively their domain. For the past decade, local retiree John Harris has cultivated an entirely new group of friends in tandem with various intellectual and cultural pursuits through his involvement with the Brandeis Men's Group L.A. chapter. “Being a member makes you a more rounded person,” he said. “This can fill the void and keep you very busy...It’s a chance to expand contacts and make lasting friendships and do things.” Perhaps the only thing the entire cohort of 120 men has in common, aside from a desire to stay invested in living and remain active, is that none of them attended Brandeis. Harris estimates that half of the members live in Beverly Hills, with the rest hailing from adjacent communities. “We have no reason to [identify] except emotionally we want to see the school succeed and prosper,” he explained.

Brandeis Men’s Group members Richard Cohn and John Harris

The men’s social group, which raises funds for Brandeis University, was founded by the spouse of a Brandeis alumna, a member of the women’s group in L.A., who decided it made sense for men to also have a group that provides intellectual and cultural stimulation. As membership is comprised primarily of Jewish men, aged 60 to “expiration date”, Harris said it makes sense to support the Jewish university, which was founded in 1948, during a time when quotas were still in place. Current president Richard Cohn touted the vast number of groups within the organization, including a legal interest group, a bridge club, and walking group. In addition to the

monthly breakfast meeting at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Culver City (lox, bagels, OJ and coffee are always served), there are monthly field trips for members which range from visiting museums to say, a behind-thescenes tour at Dodger Stadium. “We just try to find interesting places,” he said. “It’s important to get out and do things and have your mind active.” “These people are so interesting and so vibrant,” he added. Those interested in getting more information can contact membership coordinator Arnie Geffner at 310-839-3235 or via email at arniegeff@aol.com.

The five children of Jesse Goldstein and Ruth Goldstein Kaskey have chosen the Beverly Hills Education Foundation as a means of honoring their parents’ lifelong commitment to education. Two benches in the El Rodeo School foyer will be named in honor of Jesse and Ruth, long time residents of Beverly Hills. While teaching high school English, Jesse received his PhD from Columbia University. In 1946 the family relocated to California where Jesse began his career in radio/TV comedy writing. When Jesse's life was tragically cut short in 1959, Ruth obtained her California teaching credential and spent over twenty years teaching second grade at El Rodeo. She resided in Beverly Hills for over 50 years before moving to San Jose in 2006 to be close to her children and grandchildren. Ruth passed away just short of her 99th birthday in January 2015. A dedication ceremony will be held when the renovation of El Rodeo School is complete.

Jesse Goldstein

Ruth Goldstein Kaskey

Naming opportunities are available through the BHEF at all four K-8 campuses and Beverly Hills High School. For more information or to donate to BHEF’s annual campaign, visit www.bhef.org or contact Nadine Neiman at 310-557-0651.

Beverly Hills Joins National Preparedness Month By Victoria Talbot September means football, back to school, changes in the weather – and National Preparedness Month, and Beverly Hills is joining the effort to raise awareness and plan for disasters. This nationwide campaign held each September encourages all Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies, to have a family plan of action, and to protect themselves, their family and their neighborhoods in case of a disaster. The goal is to raise public awareness and inspire the community members to review their personal emergency preparedness, update supplies and family plans. The City of Beverly Hills urges residents to be prepared to be self-sustaining for seven days. In the event of a major disaster it could take days for help to arrive. The City recommends the following preparations: Make a Kit – Include a 14day supply of water, first aid kit, battery-powered flashlight, extra batteries, and a cell phone battery pack charger. Have cash, clothing, tennis shoes, extra medications, personal hygiene necessities, important documents and pet supplies. Keep items at work, at home and in the car.

Make a Plan – Establish a family emergency plan so everyone knows where to go to meet in case of an emergency. Share out-of-state contact information so messages can be relayed to loved ones if local communications are not possible. Drill to make sure everyone knows the plan. Be Informed – Sign up for the City’s emergency telephone notification system at www.beverlyhills.org/emergencynotification and sign up for the City’s Facebook, Twitter and Nixle social media. In an emergency check for information from the following sources: • City of Beverly Hills website www.beverlyhills.org; • City of Beverly Hills Disaster Hotline 310-5504680; • Radio – 1500 AM; • Time Warner TV Channels 12 and 35; •T w i t t e r : www.twitter.com.beverlyhillsoem; • Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityofbeverlyhills; • Text BEVHILLS and 90210 to 888777 to receive text message alerts. For additional information and a supply list, visit www.beverlyhills.org or call 310-285-1025.

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Tennis Tournament To Raise Money For BHPD Promises To Be An Ace

By Laura Coleman There’s love afoot at the upcoming Celebrity Charity Tournament benefitting the Beverly Hills Police Foundation at Beverly Hills Tennis on Sunday, Sept. 18...and it’s not just on the court! Starting at 9 a.m., players of all levels will team up for a good cause at Beverly Hills’ gorgeous public tennis club on La Cienega and spend the day raising money to support the families of the City’s finest protectors while supporters cheer them on. “Our police have Doug Warner, Janis Black Warner and Steve Walfish always been here for our community without question and now home of 45 years on Rexford with a it’s our time to give back to them,” said two-minute response time. “Beverly Hills Police has always foundation board member Janis Black Warner, who is chairing the event with been the number one selling aspect in her husband Doug Warner. “I have Beverly Hills,” touted Beverly Hills comfort and security knowing they’re Tennis co-owner Steve Walfish, who there. They’re always positive and they also serves as the Cantor at Temple Beth help to remedy any situation with class, Israel. “We’re hoping this will become an annual event.” elegance and good advice.” Walfish, who said he guaranteed “The foundation does the most marvelous work for the families of those $20,000 would be raised from the who have given the ultimate service to event, estimated the daylong tournaprotect our community,” added former ment would likely net $50,000 for the Mayor Vicki Reynolds, a founding foundation. Event co-chairs are Mike Schwab, member of the foundation who stepped Anderson and Jackie down when she was elected to City Robbie Rosenberg. Council. “The Beverly Hills Police Since 2007, the foundation has awarded nearly $250,000 to members Department risks their lives every day of the City’s police family, both sworn and now it’s time for us to protect officers and civilian professionals, their them–it’s a privilege for us to protect spouses, widows/widowers or depend- them,” Rosenberg said. The day-long event, which runs ent children. Black Warner, who grew up in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. includes a full day Beverly Hills and whose late mother of tennis, vendors, a photo booth, Joyce was a founding member of the music and hospitality, in addition to a foundation in 1987, said she has always silent auction. For information, e-mail felt comfort and security knowing the wildirisevents@gmail.com or call 949police were down the block from her 689-9521.

Farhang Foundation’s Iranian Short Film Festival Is Sept. 24 At LACMA By Laura Coleman Mark your calendars for the only film festival dedicated exclusively to Iranian short films. On Sept. 24, the eighth annual Farhang Foundation short Film Festival will toast the brightest talents in Iranian filmmaking at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. “Each year I am impressed with the number of quality films that are submitted to the festival from around the world,” says Mark Amin, Farhang Foundation trustee and chair of the Film Festival Committee. “As one of the jurors, I always find it to be a daunting task to select only six films. My hat goes off to all the talented participants of this year's festival, specifically the top six finalists.” For this year’s festival, more than 180 films from around the world were submitted, with a jury whittling the pool down to six finalist films, which will be screened at the festival. The top three winners will receive prizes of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000. The festival is hosted by standup comedian K-von, himself a former winner of the festival, who has also received rave reviews on NBC's Last

Comic Standing. This red-carpet event, which features established and emerging film-

Still from the short film Fan

makers, artists and influencers in the Iranian community and beyond, begins at 6 p.m., followed by the screenings at the Bing Theatre. At 8:30 p.m. there will be an exclusive cocktail reception in honor of the filmmakers, featuring innovative culinary bites from Ray's and Stark Bar, tunes by DJ Arin and specialty drinks and catering by Patina at Los Angeles Times Central Court. Anyone can participate in the festival with no entry fee required.Tickets for the film festival and after-party festivities are $35 for LACMA members and $45 for the general public. Visit FarhangFilmFest.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

HONORING OUR HEROES – Paul Solomon (pictured center, dark blue shirt) and his cleaning crews worked tirelessly this week to get the City’s Sept. 11 memorial ready for Photo by Reggie Sully Sunday’s 9/11 Tribute Ceremony.

Beverly Hills To Remember 15th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attack Sunday By Victoria Talbot It has been 15 years since the attack on the Twin Towers brought the deaths of nearly 3,000 people, and Beverly Hills will hold a ceremony to include the laying of the wreath Sunday 5-6 p.m. at the B.H. Fire Department headquarters. The ceremony will include songs by the Beverly Hills High School Madrigals and a Beverly Hills Police Department color guard. An informal ceremony to coincide

with the timing of the attacks will also be held that day at 6:45 a.m. near the 911 Memorial Garden. Both events are open to the public. Free two-hour parking is available in the Civic Center parking structure or at the Crescent Drive structure west of City Hall. Attendees are encouraged to leave all large bags and backpacks at home as they will be subject to search by security at the event.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1977

Bette Davis, 1941

Dolph Lundgren with Grace Jones, 1984

Hollywood-inspired author Mark Vieira has published George Hurrell’s Hollywood with Running Press. He’s collected 420 glamorous portraits of the Who and the Who. A book for collectors to cherish forever.

ully’s here, Renee Z follows the week after, and Warren B celebrates Thanksgiving.

nd then we have the raves from the Cannes International Film Festival. Hot tamales that may surprise you. We’ll explore those in a later column.

Yes, it’s been a ho-hum

summer of big bucks flops. Ben-Hur … Johnny Depp‘s Alice Through The Looking Glass … Star Trek: Beyond … The Legend Of Tarzan … Robert De Niro’s Hands Of Stone … and more.

“H

urry Up, Please, It’s Time” -- to quote T. S. Eliot’s classic poem, The Wasteland – the coming autumn’s ripe for some good stuff. From what’s arriving now and soon are tempting choices.

pening worldwide today is Sully, the Clint Eastwood 99-minute biopic starring Tom Hanks, our favorite Everyman of Hollywood screendom. Tom stars as the heroic airline pilot Captain Cheslley “Sully” Sullenberger, who, on Jan. 15, 2009, prevented a crash landing of his US Airways Flight 1549. Page 6 | September 9, 2016

ix minutes after departing LaGuardia Airport, the plane was struck by a flock of Canadian geese, disabling all engines. With seconds to save the lives of his 155 passengers en route to Charlotte, North Carolina, Sully miraculously landed on the waters of the Hudson River.

A veteran with 42 years of

flying experience, Sully’s logged more than 20,000 flight hours. Says he grew up in a family that valued “the company of calm.”

aron Eckhart plays Sully’s co-pilot, Jeff Stiles, Laura Linney is his wife Lorrie, and, truth to tell, any film directed by Clint and starring Everyman Tom is a go-see.

he following Friday, Renee Zellweger discovers she’s pregnant in Universal’s Bridget Jones’s Baby, but who’s the Big Daddy? Colin Firth or Patrick Dempsey?

Onward and forward to

Thanksgiving when Warren Beatty premieres his No Rules Apply. Directed, written and co-produced by Warren, the Fox film stars Warren as Howard Hughes. Not a biopic, he insists.

Described as a romantic

comedy, the film begins with a devout Baptist beauty queen (Lily Collins) and a wannabe

Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth, 1942

Harrison Ford, 1984

Liza Minnelli, 1977

actress, arriving in Hollywood (where else?).

he meets a devout Methodist businessman played by Alden Ehrenreich. Both long for success, although a sexual lust rears its hot and heavy head. But under their contracts with Howard Hughes, the billionaire filmmaker, famous aviator and notorious womanizer played by Warren, they are hindered by the strict rules laid down by Hughes forbidding any romantic or sexual interaction between his employees.

Robert Montgomery, 1932

ny chance that anyone other than Warren could corral this powerful cast of bulls and heifers?

long with the aforementioned (Warren, Lily, Alden), look for Annette Bening, Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Hayley Bennett, Candice Bergen, Dabney Coleman, Steve Coogan, Ed Harris, Megan Hilty, Oliver Platt, Martin Sheen, Paul Sorvino.

Sharon Stone, 1991

Unfortunately and sadly.

e’re talking about the presidential candidate’s formidable Everest of shameful lies. Tragic to rehash the classified emails that were given short shrift, the private servers, the family foundation with major donations from foreign investors, the FBI interview accompanied by aide Cheryl Mills (?!?), etc., etc., etc.

miling nonchalantly all the while. Asking us to believe, believe, believe. Excuses upon excuses upon excuses ...

ow we wish this wasn’t so. But it remains what it is, an historic disgrace. A depressing stark reality. And a pathetically disappointing character study. Pitifully untrustworthy.

inematography’s by the Oscar-nominated Caleb Deschanel, and with a budget of $26.7 million, the actors most likely worked for scale. ut, hey, you are in a Warren Beatty newsmaker movie, likely to be hailed in filmland circles for years. ___________________

Lying is the new normal. Apparently, it’s ingrained

within random souls. And never goes away.

ave we forgotten about her three speeches to the Wall Streeters that kicked in $650,000?

Promises,

promises that

we would be informed of their content.

ary a peep. Liars are clever. They figure that with time, the public forgets. Not everyone. There are those who don’t and who won’t.

P.S.

A bugle call tribute to Dr. Drew Pinsky, who refuses to retract his evaluation on CNN of the gravity of her health that the network is demanding.

hy was the Good Doctor fired after eight days of pursuing the truth?

r. Pinsky tells New York Post’s Richard Johnson that “he’s afraid of her and her supporters and wants them to go away.”

“D

ownright scary and creepy,” says a source. Online at www.bhcourier.com/category/george-christy

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Enrique Iglesias, Dr. Robin Yuan and Anna Kournikova.

BH Plastic Surgeon Reactivates Charity To Send Surgeons To Underserved Areas When he started his plastic surgery career, Dr. Robin Yuan spent time doing free charity reconstructive surgery in countries including Honduras, Jamaica, the Philippines and China. “I think every plastic surgeon should have the opportunity to give back to the less fortunate,” says Yuan, who’s been practicing in Beverly Hills for 30 years. Yuan first established his 501 (c) 3 charity F.I.R.S.T (Family of Independent Reconstructive Surgery Teams) in 1991. And now that his children are off to college, he’s resurrected the organization with its goal of providing reconstructive surgery to underserved parts of the world by helping young surgeons early in their careers to devote time to missions and to support smaller ongoing medical charities in specific countries. His patient, superstar singer Enrique Iglesias, is helping the effort. At a Tijuana concert last year, Iglesias reached up and tried to grab a drone camera that was filming the event from his perspective. He sliced his fingers open, yet continued to perform for half an hour, and was rushed by ambulance to L.A. after the concert. Yuan performed the reconstructive surgery. Now Iglesias has donated four VIP tickets for his 8 p.m. concert, Friday, Sept. 16 at Caesars Palace for Yuan to auction to benefit F.I.R.S.T. He’s

sold two on eBay and has two remaining, he says, where buyers will also enjoy a meet-andgreat with the singer. “I feel the help we will provide needs to be sensitive to, and cooperative with, indigenous medical infrastructure and personnel, and ideally periodic and ongoing rather than sporadic,” Yuan says. He hopes to set up programs where surgeons could go on a continuing basis and build a rapport with the community for follow up and to plan operations. “Encouraging and supporting plastic surgeons early on in their careers to establish such a habit is important since there is an expense in doing these missions that young doctors may not feel they can afford,” says Yuan. He is just back from a mission in Nicaragua with IMAHelps where he saw patients with burns from open-flame cooking, motorcycle and vehicle accidents, extremity injuries, scars and facial injuries. Yuan’s mentor Dr. D. Ralph Millard Jr. instilled in him the need to serve others, “and I think it should be an integral part of what being a plastic surgeon is all about,” Yuan says. Yuan, on the clinical teaching faculty at UCLA, says missions not only give surgeons an appreciation of what they have at home, like lights and equipment; “but lets you see what good you can do with the tools and experience you have.”

Tower ‘Wonder Woman Walk’ Set For Sept. 18 The Jessica M. Berman Wonder Woman Walk for breast cancer, in partnership with the Jessica Berman Foundation and Tower Can-cer Research Foundation, will begin with 8 a.m. registration, Sunday, Sept. 18 at Palisades Park, 851 Alma Real, Pacific Palisades. More than 1,500 individuals and families, dressed as their favorite super heroes, are expected to talk part in the walk starting at 9 a.m. Walk proceeds benefit the Jessica M. Berman Fund at Tower, which provides funding for breast-cancer research and patient support services. To register for the walk, visit www.wonderwomanwalk.org or call 310-299-8470.

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Beverly Hills Real Estate Star Stacy Gottula Opts To The Agency By Victoria Talbot Stacy Gottula, who’s stunning rise to success with the legendary Joyce Rey catapulted her into a world of Beverly Hills housewives and Mediterranean villas (with the homes of Mohamed Hadid) – has launched a new era in her career by moving to The Agency. Joining Billy Rose and Mauricio Umansky is a peculiarly “right” thing for the young star. The high-profile firm is flashy and au courant, reflecting a young, wealthy demographic that responds well to star-power. And Gottula has that. In LA’s high-powered and extremely competitive luxury real estate market, Gottula has more than made her mark. She’s been recognized in REAL Trends’ ‘America’s Best’, The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 25 Real Estate Agents” and Variety’s “Showbiz Real Estate Elite.” In 2015 alone, Gottula listed in-demand properties such

Stacy Gottula

as Beverly Hills’ “Palazzo di Amore”, the United States’ most expensive home ever at $195 million. Gottula also sold “Le Palais” in 2013 for $58 million, a record in the Beverly Hills flats. “I am always trying to raise the bar and find new ways to enhance the real estate experience for my clients,” Gottula said in a statement. “I’m honored to work with a talented group of agents whom I’ve admired and respected over the years and to have a worldclass marketing team behind me.”

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Former Donald Trump Rodeo Drive Home Hits Market, Adjacent To His Current Home On Rodeo By Matt Lopez The 14,991 Colonial-style home formerly owned by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is now on the market for $30 million. Trump purchased the home in the 800 block Rodeo Drive in 2008 and a year later, put it on the market for $12 million. Trump currently owns the home directly next door to the property. The current owner rebuilt the entire property into a mansion with 11 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms, one partial A front-door view of the home on the 800 block of Rodeo Drive. Photo from The Agency bath, four fireplaces and an elevator. The home, originally built in 1981, also features a large sunroom with French doors leading out to grounds which include a pool with spa and fountains, a covered dining terrace and regulation-size basketball and tennis courts in the backyard. The home is being listed by Compass agents Paul Margolis and Yvette Pozzato. For more information, visit www.compass.com or A peak inside the backyard pool of the home. call 310-413-5955. Photo from The Agency

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COLDWELL BANKER CHARITIES–The Coldwell Banker Community Foundation, headed by Lori Ramirez, has now given more than $1 million to local charities. Celebrating this milestone, Beth Styne (center), VP/CEO for CB’s Greater L. A. area, congratulates Marcia Taylor (left), associate manager of CB’s Beverly Hills North Office, and famed realtor Joyce Rey of the Beverly Hills South Office, for leading their respective offices’ charitable endeavours.

Garcetti: ‘Private Meetings Between Developers, Commissioners Must Stop’ Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says he plans to put a stop to private meetings between planning commissioners and real estate developers or other outside parties -- part of a bigger attempt to fend off a hotly contested ballot measure, it was reported today. In a letter this week, Garcetti wrote that he plans to issue an executive directive prohibiting such ex parte communications with planning commissioners in order to “ensure that all dialogue with private stakeholders is on the record,” the Los Angeles Times reported. Critics have grown vocal about private meetings between real estate developers and planning commissioners appointed by Garcetti, arguing that such talks have skewed city planning decisions in favor of development interests. Backers of the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, a ballot measure that aims to crack down on “mega-develop-

ments,” have urged Garcetti to prohibit private meeting between real estate developers and city decision makers. Last month, the group suggested it might stop pursuing its ballot measure if Garcetti swiftly agreed to halt such meetings and make other changes. Since then, however, the group has turned in signatures to put its plan on the ballot next March, according to the Times. Garcetti made his pledge in a letter this week to AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein, whose group has championed the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, according to the newspaper. The mayor said he would seek to bar ex parte meetings with members of the City Planning Commission and the area planning commissions that vet development plans in different parts of the city. –– City News Service

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Paul Margolis To Share ‘Israel Impressions’ At Temple Of The Arts Celebrated photographer Paul Margolis will present “Israel Impressions” at the Temple of the Arts community Shabbat service at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd. “Globally respected as a documentary and fine-art photographer, Paul’s talents as a photojournalist are second to none. I look forward to welcoming him to our Temple and our congregation,” said Rabbi David Baron. Few people are as familiar with the Jewish story as Margolis. His projects have included documenting the small Jewish communities of Cuba and Ireland, as well as Jewish poverty in New York City. In the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, Margolis recorded the

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effects of the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York—using jarring imagery that was as empathetic as it was unforgettable. For more information, call 323-658-9100 or visit www.BHTOTA.org. Paul Margolis’ “Street Scene in Tel Aviv 2013” contrasts old and new traditions.

NEW STAR – Usher was honored with the 2,588th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week, days before the release of his latest album, Hard To Love. Usher is an eight-time Grammy winner, most recently in 2013 for best rhythm-and-blues performance for Climax. Usher was joined by his longtime idol Stevie Wonder (pictured above with Usher). Photo by Bob Freeman ©2016 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING DATE: September 19, 2016 TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Commission Meeting Room 280A Beverly Hills City Hall 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills. CA 90210 The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at its SPECIAL meeting on Monday, September 19, 2016, will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider the following: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project involves the construction of a new multi-family residential condominium building containing a total of 31 units on the property located at 332-336 N. Oakhurst Drive. The subject property is partially located in the City of Beverly Hills (westerly portion, including building frontage on N. Oakhurst Drive), with a majority portion located in the City of Los Angeles (easterly portion). The proposed project would have a maximum height of 3 stories and 39’ for the portion of the building located in Beverly Hills, and a maximum height of 5 stories and 60’ for the portion of the building located in Los Angeles. The portion of the building located in Beverly Hills would contain a total of 7 units, with the remaining 24 units located in Los Angeles. The project would contain a total of 91 subterranean parking spaces, 30 of which would be located in the Beverly Hills portion of the project, with the remaining 61 parking spaces located in Los Angeles. Approval of the project requires approval of a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and a Development Plan Review.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of: RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES TO ADD PARKING CITATIONS FOR ILLEGAL USE AND PURCHASE OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS, AND AMEND THE BIKE SHARE FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 The proposed resolution will amend the City of Beverly Hills Comprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. The proposed amendment includes the addition of a parking citation for related to illegal use and purchase of preferential parking permit as well as the modification of bike share fees. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Council, c/o City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If you need more information, please contact Logan Phillippo at (310) 285-2477.

The Planning Commission previously considered this project at its regular meeting held on October 8, 2015. At the conclusion of that meeting, the Planning Commission directed the applicant to redesign the project, and voted to create a Subcommittee consisting of two Planning Commissioners to work with the applicant and members of the public on the design changes. The Subcommittee held one meeting on April 12, 2016 to review a new design. The applicant subsequently requested for the matter to be brought forward to the full Planning Commission for a decision. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. The subject property is partially located in the City of Beverly Hills, with a majority portion located in the City of Los Angeles. As the designated lead agency for this project, the City of Los Angeles prepared an Initial Study to determine the proposed project’s potential impact on the environment. After reviewing the Initial Study, the lead agency determined that this project may have a significant effect on the environment, but by implementing certain mitigation measures, the project’s potentially significant effects could be reduced to less than significant levels. Accordingly, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared and adopted by the City of Los Angeles. The City of Beverly Hills, as a responsible agency, will consider the MND prepared and adopted by the City of Los Angeles. Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the Commission. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Commission's action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

Please note that if you challenge the Council's action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

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

BYRON POPE, MMC City Clerk

Sincerely: Andre Sahakian, Associate Planner

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Dr. Taimoorazy Brings Subspecialized Approach For The Treatment Of Headaches And Pain To Beverly Hills “There’s literally no pain I can’t manage,” says Dr. Benjamin Taimoorazy. And he brings an approach to pain management few others can offer. He is helping patients suffering from chronic intractable headaches and other chronic painful disorders at his new Beverly Hills Migraine & Pain Management Institute. This is the only dedicated headache centers in the state of California staffed by a triple board cer tified pain management anesthesiologist with subspecialty cer tification in the field of headache medicine. In fact he is one of only seven physicians in Nor th America with this esteemed designation. The United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS) is the organization cer tifying headache subspecialists. “My background and knowledge have provided me with capability to objectively evaluate any headache patient and not only make the proper diagnosis—and diagnosis is half the battle—but provide any treatment available in the world in one place and under one roof. For example, says Taimoorazy, cluster headaches are the result of a dysfunction in the trigeminal system in the brain. “Targeting a ner ve center behind the nose with a Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block we can numb, stimulate or deactivate the ner ve center and control the headaches. “The future of headache medicine has evolved into more and more interventions that reduce the need for daily

medications that have inherent side ef fect and often don’t work,” says Taimoorazy. Many of his patients are referred by neurologists when medications have failed, and the patient has run out of options. He’s now per forming these minimally invasive inter ventions “that are life changing,” he says, at his new Roxbur y Drive institute. Dr. Taimoorazy has been managing headaches and pain for almost 20 years. “With all the recent advances in pain and headache medicine, we know exactly where the discomfor t comes from and we can go after pain generators and turn them off on a long-term basis or destroy them.” The “light-bulb” moment for Taimoorazy was 15 years ago when a patient was referred to his clinic with an “unresponsive headache. “At that time having failed all treatments offered by other physicians, the best inter ventional option was Occipital ner ve stimulation. It was a miracle for her and made me realize that inter ventional approach is the way of the future for intractable pain disorders.” Taimoorazy recently presented results of a landmark study (and first of its kind) of patients referred by neurologists for unresponsive, intractable migraine headaches, to the Spine Inter vention Society (SIS) and the international headache congress (IHC). Of the patients evaluated, doctor Taimoorazy determined that 55 percent were misdiagnosed. They actually had

Cer vicogenic headaches, which star t with irritation of small joints in the upper par t of the neck. “The symptoms are similar to migraines.” The inter vention of fered by Dr. Taimoorazy to treat these patients is Radio-frequency ablation. Using a needle under X-Ray guidance “we can target ner ve structure, alter its function and interrupt transmission of pain. So we can control headaches for a long time, after only a 10- to 15-minute procedure. Dr. Taimoorazy has also found that athletes, like soccer players hitting the ball with their heads, and football players with whiplash injuries to the neck, have a lot of micro-trauma to the cer vical spine. Their headaches show the same signs and symptoms of a migraine “and if one is not aware of other conditions that can mimic migraine, these people can be misdiagnosed,” Taimoorazy says. “These are often Cer vicogenic headaches as well.” One of the newer approaches in treating migraines is intravenous headache infusion therapy. As an anesthesiologist and headache subspecialist, his migraine institute is one of only a handful of centers that can administers sub-anesthetic concentration of propofol. The infusion takes about 90 minutes. “The patient is relaxed, but not sedated; and we monitor the patient per American Society of Anesthesiologists standards,” says Taimoorazy. “Propofol is a strong blocker of NMDA receptors that pain transmitters act on. And it augments people’s own pain relieving

neurotransmitters, such as endorphins. Taimoorazy recommends that headaches lasting more than few days in people over 50 be evaluated by a headache subspecialist. “It could be a sign of something more serious like a tumor or aneur ysm or even glaucoma, which can lead to blindness or other significant morbidities.” Besides headaches—and Taimoorazy points out there are 300 kinds— he also treats other pain conditions including: low back and neck pain, spinal stenosis, fibromyaligina, workrelated injuries, cancer pain, ar thritis especially knee pain and chronic pelvic pain. As a clinical instructor at the University of Illinois, Taimoorazy enjoys being at the forefront of research and teaching students and fellow physicians. “Knowing the anatomy and physiology of the pain generator, we can objectively determine where it’s coming from and go after it effectively using minor, minimally invasive outpatient procedures,” Taimoorazy says. The American Headache Society strongly recommends timely referral of headache sufferers to dedicated headache centers. THE FUTURE OF PAIN MEDICINE IS FINALLY HERE.

The Beverly Hills Migraine and Pain Management Institute is at 436 N. Roxbur y Dr., Suite 115. For more information, call 424-302-0289 or visit www.bhmigraineandpain.com

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THE GOVERNORS BALL RETURNS—On Wednesday, the Television Academy revealed details for its exclusive Emmy after-party celebrations: the Governors Ball. The swanky soiree will happen on Sunday, Sept. 18, immediately following the 68th Emmy Awards telecast. With the theme “Nature’s Elegance” the spectacular event will transport guest to the splendor of a romantic, nighttime garden. “The Nature’s Elegance theme is the perfect description of the Ball’s enchanting al- fresco décor and an inspired menu that elevates the farm-to-table concept to new heights,” said Governors Ball Committee CoChairs, Barbara Cassel and Edward Fassl. Event producer Cheryl Cecchetto of Sequoia Productions added, “The Television Academy’s extraordinary standard of excellence has inspired the Sequoia Productions team to deliver an original theme, dramatic décor, superb cuisine and memorable entertainment. This year’s Governors Ball will break new ground and exceed guest expectations.” From the moment they enter the Governors Ball, guests will be surrounded and mesmerized by a nighttime garden designed to transform and delight the senses. Patina Catering returns as the official caterer of the Governors Ball for the 21st year, once again presenting an elegant, ingredient-driven dinner. Pictured: Chef Joachim Splichal and Cheryl Cecchetto; opulent center pieces; and garden-fresh produce.

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2016 LACMA Art + Film Gala To Honor Robert Irwin, Kathryn Bigelow On Oct. 29 The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s sixth annual Art + Film Gala, presented by Gucci, will honor twotime Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow and pioneering light and space artist Robert Irwin. Slated for the evening of Oct. 29, and cochaired byLACMA trustee Eva Chow and Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, the soiree promises to be a spectacular star-studded event. “Now in its sixth year, LACMA's Art+Film Gala has established its reputation as the touchstone annual event celebrating the intersection of art, film, and fashion,” said Michael Govan, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director. “The 2016 Art+Film Gala honorees...are gifted artists who are fearless in their creative and social practice. Kathryn’s films are visually and thematically captivating and truly exemplify her singular vision as an artist. Bob is one of the most significant artists of our time. He creates art not of objects but of perception.” LACMA has collected the work of Robert Irwin since the early 1960s and has consistently displayed the artist’s seminal works at the museum. The event brings together notables

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from the art, film, fashion and entertainment industries to recognize and celebrate the profound impact of art and film in Los Angeles and beyond. Proceeds from the annual Art+Film Gala go toward supporting LACMA’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding LACMA’s broader mission. This includes exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programming, in addition to screenings that explore the intersection of art and film. Last year’s Art+Film Gala, honoring James Turrell and Academy Award-winning director Alejandro G. Iñárritu raised over $4 million. For more information about the 2016 Art+Film Gala tickets, contact artandfilm@lacma.org or 323 932-5878.

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OUTLOOK B E V E R LY H I L L S “Ethereal Material,” an exhibit of works by Ruth Pastine opens with a reception from 7-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Ace Gallery, 9430 Wilshire Blvd. Pastine’s minimalist works address phenomena of color perception. Her color is built up with countless brushstrokes taking months to complete. For more information, visit www.acegallery.net or call 323-935-4411 • • • • • TED Talk star B.J. Miller, executive director of Zen Hospice in San Francisco, will discuss “What Really Matters At The End Of Life?” from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd. The lecture is in conjunction with the exhibit “Right, before I die,” running through Friday, Sept. 30 at the museum. L.A. photographer Andrew George’s portraits of people with terminal illness are accompanied by the subjects’ words of wisdom and hope. Tickets for the talk are $10. For more information, visit www.museumoftolerance.com. • • • • • In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, KCET will air a lineup of specials and documentaries. • At 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14, Democracy Now! Co-host Juan Gonzalez will host Harvest Of Empire, a documentary revealing the direct connection between the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis. • At 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16, The Salinas Project looks at the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Alisal, where poverty, horrible housing conditions and gang violence are part of daily life. Despite these conditions, the young people of Salinas work to educate themselves and change their lives, one generation at a time. For more information, visit www.kcet.org/category/hispanic-heritage-month. • • • • • The nonprofit Inner City Shakespeare Ensemble, with Dr. Melanie Andrews, founder-artistic director, will present a fundraising performance of Shakespeare’s Othello at 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center, 4718 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and proceeds benefit Inner City Performing Arts, Inc.

The weekly update of local and SoCal events For more information, call 310766-8296 or visit www.innercityshakespeare.org. • • • • • The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) has re-designed and re-built its outdoor Butterfly Pavilion exhibit, which opens Friday, Sept. 16. The more airy and roomier pavilion will feature more than 25 species of butterflies including monarchs, queens, malachites and various longwings and swallowtails, among others. Museum hours, at 900 Exposition Blvd., are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., daily Tickets are $17 for adults, $14 students/seniors and $8 for children. Advance purchase is recommended at nhm.org. • • • • • The Pet Care Foundation will host its “My Buddy” adoption events at all six L.A. City Animal Shelters, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. The event promises more dogs and cats than ever with a large variety including purebreads to mutts and Persians to tabbies. Geared to help find homes for senior animals 5 years or older, there is a with a 50 percent discount on adoption fees to these pets. To find the nearest L.A. City shelter and view all the animals available, visit www.laanimalservices.com. For more information, email bill@petcarefoundation.org or call 310-247-8469. • • • • • Drama Queens From Hell, the latest comedy by Emmy Award-winning TV writer/novelist/playwright Peter Lefcourt plays through Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Directed by Terri Hanauer, the play skewers Hollywood, ageism, political correctness and everything else in its path when a washed up TV actress, a former Blaxploitation bit player and a preop transgender woman all compete for the role of Norma Desmond in a remake of Sunset Boulevard. Performances are Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m.Tickets, ranging from $25-$30 are available by calling 323960-7787 or visiting www.plays411.com/dramaqueens.

THEATRE GUILD–The Beverly Hills Theatre Guild (BHTG) held a reception in the Beverly Hills’ home of Janet Salter to announce that actor Richard Benjamin and his wife, actress Paula Prentiss, along with Marilyn and Monty Hall will be honored at the guild’s upcoming Spotlight Awards in January at the Four Seasons Hotel. Since 1980, the BHTG has given monetary awards to aspiring playwrights, some of whom have gone on to Broadway success. Pictured (standing, from left); director Howard Storm, Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, BHTG President Carolyn Fried and BHTG Chair Janet Salter. Seated are Monty and Marilyn Hall about to cut the cake celebrating his 95th birthday. Photo by AMIR

American Friends Of Bar Ilan University Names New Executive Vice President By Matt Lopez Ron Solomon has been named Executive VP of the American Friends of Bar-Ilan University(AFBIU). A longtime development professional with Ron Solomon American Friends of BarIlan, Solomon will now oversee all fundraising operations in the United States. During his more than 30 year career with the University, Solomon headed the West Coast office together with associate director, Karen Paul-Reuven. The West Coast Friends of BIU, alone, produced over $130 million for the University based in Ramat Gan, Israel and was, to a large extent, responsible for the development of BarIlan's new North Campus including such prestigious projects as the: The Jim Joseph School of Education Building, The Gonda (Goldschmied) Brain Research Center and The Gonda (Goldschmied) Nanotechnology Institute, The Bob Shapell Park and Amphitheater and the Nathan Shapell Engineering Plaza, The Max and Anna Webb School of Psychology Building, The Barbara and Fred Kort School of Languages, The Nagel Jewish Heritage Center, The Spiegel Family Math and Computer Science Building and The Maurice Kanbar Alternative Energy Institute. As AFBIU President Ronnie Stern outlined plans for enhancing the fundraising scope of AFBIU, he lauded Solomon’s very personal and highly effective method of dealing with potential donors. “Ron educates them about the accomplishments of Bar-Ilan and how the University shapes the youth in Israel and as such changes the fabric of Israel’s society.” Bar-Ilan University is the fastest growing institution of higher learning in Israel. Its programs run the gamut of the sciences, humanities, law, engineering, business, arts and Jewish studies. It is also the home of Israel’s newest Medical School based in Northern Galilee, recognizing the pivotal role that BIU plays in Israel’s science-based culture.

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Apple Eliminates Headphone Jacks In New Waterproof iPhones Apple is out to make a splash with new waterproof iPhones and a smartphone game starring Nintendo's beloved “Mario,” but it has raised eyebrows by eliminating headphone jacks in a push for wireless. The iPhone 7 and larger iPhone 7 Plus, with sophisticated camera technology, improved water resistance and other features, were shown off to applause on Wednesday at an Apple event in San Francisco. The flagship devices with boosted memory capacity will be sold at roughly the same price as the models they replace, starting at $649 for the iPhone 7 for US customers, with deliveries in 25 countries beginning September 16. But gone is the traditional headphone jack, requiring

“It comes down to one reason: courage, the courage to move on,” Schiller said of the decision to get rid of the traditional headset port. “Our smartphones are packed with technologies and we all want more, and it is all fighting for space in that same enclosure. Maintaining an old, single-purpose connector just doesn't make sense.” Apple “AirPods” wireless ear pieces and adaptors to plug wired headsets into Lightning ports will come with iPhone 7 models, according to Schiller. The 3.5mm analogue jack for wired headsets dates back more than a century. It was time for someone to “break from the past and start pushing people into the future,” stated Creative Strategies analyst Tim Bajarin after the event. Apple may be setting the

Apple is banking on its new wireless EarPods, which will retail for $159, to replace the traditional wired headphone.

audio to be delivered via Apple's proprietary “lightning” connector or by wireless–and that may ruffle feathers. From the outset, Lightning connectors were designed to handle high-quality audio, Apple VP Phil Schiller told the audience, addressing concerns about the headphone jack removal.

stage for a dramatically different iPhone model to debut next year on the 10th anniversary of the smartphone first introduced in 2007, Bajarin said. “It could be a first step for Apple making this completely wireless, and maybe next year a new iPhone with wireless charging,” analyst Bajarin added.

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

Getting Wet The new-generation iPhones and Apple Watch boast the ability to get wet without getting ruined. “The first Apple Watch was splash-proof, the Apple Watch Series 2 is swim-proof,” Apple COO Jeff Williams said during the presentation. The new smartphones come with Apple seeking to reverse declines in sales of the iPhone in an increasingly saturated global market, and boost its Apple Watch. Apple CEO Tim Cook said the new smartphones take advantage of the latest iPhone software, iOS 10. The iPhone 7 Plus, Apple's version of a “phablet,” includes dual cameras to improve optical performance and photo quality. While Apple has touted total iPhone sales of one billion, the number sold in the quarter ending June 25 fell 15 percent from a year earlier, highlighting concerns over growth for the key profit driver. – Agence France-Presse

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks To Host ‘A Smokin’ Shakespeare Motown Much Ado’ Featuring Smokey Robinson At UCLA

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 26th annual Simply Shakespeare beneﬁt Monday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. The hilarious “Smokin’ Shakespeare Motown Much Ado” offers an evening of improvised Shakespeare and song featuring a Motown soundtrack provided by Smokey Robinson, and a starstudded cast including Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Martin Short, and Christina Applegate

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gallivanting their way through a very condensed version of the Bard’s Much Ado About Nothing. Additional participants will be announced shortly. The event includes a preshow wine reception, followed by a post performance reception with the cast. All proceeds support the SCLA and its arts-based employment programs for chronically unemployed veterans and urban youth. “Our organization is so fortunate to have such extraordinary and dedicated support-

ers,” said Ben Donenberg, Shakespeare Center Los Angeles founding artistic director. “We are thrilled with this year’s event, and grateful to Rita and Tom for providing us the opportunity to showcase SCLA’s work and raise funds to support our life-changing programs for at-risk youth and veterans in our community.” Individual tickets start at $500. For event information and sponsorship packages, call Harvin Rogas at 310-5599334 (Ext.102) or email: Harvin@5BEvents.com.

Another Phobia From Roger Lefkon

FEAR OF BREAKING WITH TRADITION While in school, I had grave misgivings about adhering to established ways of doing things. When I was required to write a book report for The Old Man And The Sea, I skipped reading the novel and relied on a synopsis, written by Ernest Hemmingway for his publisher, as the basis for my paper. To my dismay my English teacher gave me a “C” noting that I had failed to grasp the essence of the author’s prose! My passion for playing the class clown at the expense of studying and achieving academic greatness resulted in my spending more time in the principal’s office, where I had an endowed chair, than in the classroom. When it came to dating girls, I never carried their books home nor whispered sweet nothings in their ears. Instead, I dazzled their mothers with my charm, wit and pending inheritance and when it came time to ask them out, I relied on the moms to act as my surrogate. This game plan worked to perfection in school but in later life, my abandonment of traditional dating etiquette sadly resulted in a string of ex-wives and an exodus from the institution of marriage. When it comes to saying goodbye to tradition, I’m all in favor of the campaign to replace the traditional round pizza with a square pie. It’s smaller pieces are great for snacking and if you love cheese and dislike crust, the middle gooey portions are awesome–although any way you slice it, it’s still a pie. In considering whether or not to floss, I have chosen to break with convention, ignore the advice of dental experts and discard all of my containers of waxy string. Will my teeth and gums and survive this landmark decision or will decay with gingivitis taking over my body? It’s noteworthy that Piper, my Yorkie, has “pawed” over all the relevant scientific journal findings and has my back on this one. We all live in a world of evolving science as evidenced by the fact that, until recently, eggs were considered to be cardiovascular time bombs. Now eggs, rich in protein, are good for you, so say goodbye to egg paranoia and dig into an omelette–however, do it today because next week a new study may produce conflicting results and that’s no yoke! The accepted thinking has always been that butter was a no-no although the oddsmakers now cover its spread over margarine. I have opted to depart from tradition and routinely butter up toast, pancakes, Mr. Potato Head and the

guy I work for. The French drink lots of red wine, long thought to be harmful, and still manage to have less heart disease than Americans. The next time you’re dining out ask the waiter to hold the Perrier and bring you a bottle of 1982 Laffite Rothschild, pricey but a perfect companion to go with a 2016 McDonalds’ cheeseburger. Additionally, studies now reveal that limiting your intake of salt has little effect on your health so when your plane is in a holding pattern over LAX, don’t reach for a nutrition bar but instead grab a handful of salted nuts, the snack of choice for the cockpit crew and stowaways. When meeting royalty I throw tradition to the wind. Phyllis, my significant other, doesn’t curtsey and I no longer bow, not because we are disrespectful but rather to avoid the intense joint pain these maneuvers produce. Consequently, when we have an audience with Queen Latifah and her King Charles Cavalier, we break with protocol and simply blow them a kiss. A parting thought about foregoing traditional burials. I’m always in search of alternative ways to exit the stage which rules out being laid to rest below ground (the popular graveyard shift), entombment in a mausoleum (a highly rated Michelin destination), or going the cryogenics route (my food is frozen, my sperm is frozen, why shouldn’t I be frozen). Alternatively, I prefer the Egyptian ritual of mummification and it’s creative use of surplus linen as well as the teachings of the Igorot clan in the Philippines which calls for the deceased being buried in a hanging coffin nailed to the side of a cliff where I can be closer to my ancestral spirits… scotch, vodka and gin! The age old question of what's for dinner tonight has finally been answered by tribes in the Amazon who, because they believe in the goodness of man, practice “endocannibalism” a novel ritual in which they feast upon their dead relatives. When Budd Friedman, founder of The Improv, was asked why cannibals don’t eat stand up comics, he replied, “because they taste funny.” As a circus lover and mourner for hire, let me close with: “I had a friend who was a clown and when he passed away, all his friends arrived at the funeral in one car.” Beverly Hills resident Roger Lefkon is a veteran TV writer/producer, former senior executive with Merv Griffin Entertainment and author of The World Is A Really Scary Place.

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major legal setback for the City concerning the Initiative. On August 1, a Federal Judge prohibited the City from enforcing its initiative disclaimer laws, which would have prevented us from educating residents on Measure HH’s benefits,” said Hilton spokesperson Marie Garvey. Judge Chalfant stated: “Petitioner is correct that the phrasing of the open space issue in the Ballot Question is misleading. The Ballot Question appears to state that the total open space will increase from 1.25 to 1.7 acres, and this is clearly incorrect. The open space will increase from 3.28 acres to 3.89 acres, of which 1.7 acres will be set aside for a publicly accessible garden. In sum, the open space will increase from 3.28 acres to 3.89 acres, of which 1.7 acres will be set aside for a publicly accessible garden. On-site gardens were required in the existing Specific Plan, but only in a general location and in no precise acreage. The Initiative clarifies that the gardens are required, sets forth their location, and requires public access.” Multiple City sources tell the Courier that, Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmember Julian Gold have refused to accept the gift of a covenant of the open space Hilton owner Beny Alagem has recorded with Los Angeles County. Wanda/Alma R. Ordaz lawyer Bradley Hertz attempted to argue Thursday that the covenant was just a “campaign promise” that could be rescinded after the election. The covenant ensures a park for the people of Beverly Hills, though still subject to closure if there is a hotel necessity. For Mirisch, accepting the covenant would mean the loss of his soap box talking points in an election year. Mirisch has made a minor career of opposing the Hilton, the platform upon which he originally got elected to City Council in 2009. But the covenant is recorded and does not require the City’s approvals. “The court agrees that adoption of the initiative would result in an enforceable zoning law of the City, requiring the public garden to be maintained according to the provisions of the initiative.” (Tentative Ruling, pg. 5.) The court interpreted the

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that appears to be impossible to do within Beverly Hills. Former League President Elizabeth Ralston recommended that each side select two to three people to represent the Yes or No vote. However, Ralston’s recommendation for an “impartial analyst” was met with pushback from both sides. Former Mayor Bob Tanenbaum, a staunch supporter of the Hilton’s Open Space Initiative, lambasted City officials for even attempting to provide an “impartial” attorney. “[City Attorney Larry

covenant to mean 1) “the owner and successors cannot build habitable structures that would detract from the use of the open space by the public as a garden” and 2) that it “provides for two hours of free parking.” (Tentative Ruling, pg. 7.) “Once again, the City doesn't understand the law. We don't need Council approval,” said Hilton spokesperson Marie Garvey. “This is recorded against the property's title and is tied with the land.” Mirisch had asked Reims to write the opposition argument on the ballot, but she backed out. Mirisch wrote the opposition argument instead. Wiener tried to claim victory because the new wording retains language in the title referring to a “tower” and references to the absence of architectural review and reduced graywater use. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant is, “An experienced, respected judge who is known for being fully prepared for hearings and issuing thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions. He has brains and a backbone,” said multiple downtown sources. Councilmember Krasne’s only comment was, “It was probably a good decision because everyone came out thinking they won.” Actually, Wiener has lost one and a half rounds. The Residents for The Beverly Hills Garden & Open Space Initiative won a challenge to the City’s disclosure laws in Federal Court, which ruled that the City’s “ordinance violates the First Amendment,” contrary to the claims of Beverly Hills City Attorney Larry Wiener. Following the election, the City has been asked to review the laws Mirisch championed to bring what he considers full disclosure to elections. “It is sad to see our public officials, including Mayor John Mirisch and Councilmembers Julian Gold and Kathy Reims, doing the bidding of a foreign corporation rather than putting the interests of our residents first,” said Beverly Hills North President and former mayor of Beverly Hills Bob Tanenbaum. “It’s not the Beverly Hills I know and it’s not acceptable.” In the second legal challenge, residents Linda Briskman and Bruce Corwin had filed a petition for a writ of mandate and a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief in the Los

Angeles County Superior Court July 2, after the City Attorney submitted the ballot question to the County Registrar/Recorder. The third legal challenge involved an unlikely petitioner, Ordaz, and she lost, too, including her credibility. Ordaz is a Beverly Hills office manager in the medical field who has supported candidates Lili Bosse and John Mirisch, supported Beverly Hills schools for her daughter and attended TEAM Beverly Hills. The action was actually sponsored (i.e. paid for) by Wanda Beverly Hills Properties, LLC and Athens BH, LLC, with major funding from Lakeshore East Parcel P, LLC (a reference to the Wanda Vista Tower on Lakeshore East in Chicago). Ordaz was not present in the courtroom. Present were lobbyist Harvey Englander of Englander, Knabe & Allen, the public affairs and lobbying firm that created and engineered the Wanda campaign against the Hilton. Englander was accompanied by Wanda Group’s Rohan a’Beckett. The action, a “Writ of mandate to delete and/or amend false and/or misleading statements in the ballot argument for the Hilton Initiative,” was entirely thrown out by Judge Strobel. The also granted that the Hilton can seek legal costs from Wanda for SLAPP, or Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. That indicates that Judge Strobel felt the Ordaz/Wanda suit’s purpose was to censor, intimidate and silence the Hilton’s First Amendment Free Speech rights. “This is what happens when individuals who are so obsessed in their opposition resort to filing frivolous lawsuits,” said Tanenbaum. The Wanda/Ordaz claim purported, as Mirisch and City Attorney Larry Wiener tried and failed to make stick in the ballot argument lawsuit, that the Initiative’s open space would add only .63 acres of open space designated in the 2008 Beverly Hills Gardens Specific Plan (the 2008 plan), and is based on the language that was tossed by Judge Chalfant. The petition also claimed that the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association is not, as the argument says, a true supporter of the Initiative and that the HOA is currently “inactive.” However, a July 29 North Homeowners board meeting

transcript shows that a majority of the board members voted to support the Hilton Initiative. Two former board members, who have not attended meetings in several months, claim that they remain active board members, and that they did not support the project. They say they were not notified of that board meeting. Tanenbaum says that they were duly notified and chose not to attend. Mayor Mirisch has been extremely vocal in his opposition to Tanenbaum and to the Hilton project, though for 62 years, the Hilton has been a community partner with the City of Beverly Hills, as well as being the biggest taxpayer and employer. Mirisch has spoken at homeowners’ association meetings, at shuls, and at City Hall in criticism of the project in an attempt to influence the voters. It remains to be seen whether the other four council members will allow Mirisch to continue to be one of two council members negotiating the actual development agreement with Wanda, given his obvious bias. Now, it appears, the man who once created the Sunshine Task Force to rid Beverly Hills of ex-mayor lobbyists is doing his own current-mayor lobbying against the Hilton and in support of the Wanda Project immediately to the west. It has been two months since Mirisch scheduled his last Sunshine Task Force. After multiple instances where City Attorney Wiener did not follow proper procedure on closed session, The Courier has offered to bring a legal expert to debate Wiener on matters of the Brown Act for the next meeting but he has not responded. Wiener was derelict in the language on agendas, and in the formal reporting of closed session actions taken that is legally required at City Council following closed sessions. The new Ballot Question ordered by Judge Chalfant required the change of 37 words, half of the original language, and now reads: NEW: HILTON CONDOMINIUM TOWER INITIATIVE — SHALL AN ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ALLOWING A 26 STORY (345 FEET) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSTEAD OF TWO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OF 8 AND 18 STORIES (101 and 218 FEET); INCREASING OPEN SPACE FROM 3.28 TO 3.89 ACRES AND IDENTI-

Wiener] has already been informed by the court that he’s biased,” he said. On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant ruled against the “biased” ballot language for Measure HH that had been approved by Council members Julian Gold, Kathy Reims and Mayor John Mirisch. Added Municipal League of Beverly Hills president Thomas White: “The reason we had to go outside our City is because some councilmembers thought there wasn’t enough objectivity in our City to fairly moderate a forum.” On Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7

p.m., the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association will host a debate on the issue with Tanenbaum arguing in favor of the initiative and White arguing against it. Ralston said she anticipated that the League would have a plan for precisely how the upcoming debate at City Hall on Sept. 29 would occur within the next week to 10 days. “It will be formatted down to the minute,” she said. City Councilmember Lili Bosse, who represented the City at the meeting together with Gold, said she was against having Wiener represent the City in any capacity at the debate.

“I do not believe it should be Larry...to keep it clean,” she said. As to which two-to-three people on either side will represent the positions remains to be seen. The most vocal opponent of the initiative present at yesterday’s meeting was Jay Newman, chief spokesperson and negotiator for the Wanda project just next door to the Hilton. Ironically, at the very same moment that Newman was highlighting that he was “just one of the con sides”, his employer was getting bashed in L.A. Superior Court downtown for bringing a frivolous lawsuit

BEVERLY HILLS FYING 1.7 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE AS PRIVATE GARDEN GENERALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SUBJECT TO PROPERTY OWNER’S REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS; �REMOVING CONFERENCE CENTER AND RELOCATING ITS USES; PROHIBITING DISCRETIONARY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW; REDUCING GRAYWATER USE REQUIREMENTS? Judge Chalfant said that the Open Space acreage is incorrect. He underscored that the Hilton had also already removed the approved Conference Center from the Initiative project. The rejected Ballot Question that the City proposed read: OLD: HILTON CONDOMINIUM TOWER INITIATIVE — SHALL AN ORDINANCE BE ADOPTED ALLOWING A 26 STORY (345 FEET) RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSTEAD OF TWO RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OF 8 STORIES (101 FEET) AND 18 STORIES (218 FEET); INCREASING OPEN SPACE FROM APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES TO 1.7 ACRES FOR USE AS A PRIVATE GARDEN THAT IS GENERALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SUBJECT TO REASONABLE RESTRICTIONS DETERMINED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER; PROHIBITING ANY DISCRETIONARY ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW; AND REDUCING GRAYWATER USE REQUIREMENTS? The Hilton Initiative, Proposition HH, will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. “While we are disappointed that the court has allowed proponents of Measure HH to hide their false and misleading statements by attempting to fix them after the fact, we are pleased that this action forced the proponents of Measure HH to finally file their promised, but flawed, covenant now, rather than after the election, so the community understands their real intent, such as no free parking after 6 p.m. We are also happy that our suit forced the Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association to comply with state law and finally become a legal organization,” said Adam Englander. City Attorney Larry Wiener added: “We are pleased with the judge’s ruling, with these minor tweaks the ballot question is now settled.” Editors Note: Englander’s assertions are from his own imagination. against the Hilton. (See page 1’s City Of Beverly Hills, Wanda, Three-Time Losers On Hilton Initiative.) Newman agreed with Hilton representative Ted Kahan, president of Alagem Capital Group, that not having an attorney to “fact-check” questions during the debate was probably the most logical move. “Let the two sides discuss the issue, like any debate,” Kahan said. The Courier will continue to keep you updated on details surrounding the debate forum materialize.

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BHHS’ Cohen Sets School Record At Great Cow Run Invite By Matt Lopez Jonathan Cohen ran in 15 minutes, 13.20 seconds for Beverly Hills High School last weekend, setting a school record at the Great Cow Run Invite at Cerritos Regional Park, a 3-mile course. It was the opening meet of the season for the boys varsity

team, which took third place in the small schools division. Yorba Linda took first place. Overall, boys varsity took 12th place out of 35 schools. The girls varsity team took 27th place overall, led by Victoria Han-Pham’s finish of 22:09.18 in 19th place. BHHS’ school record is 18:46.

READY TO GO — The Normans take the field last Friday for their 2016 home opener at Nickoll Field. Photo by David Berke

Landon Donovan To Come Out Normans Start Fast, But Can’t Hold On In Loss To Of Retirement, Rejoin Galaxy Landon Donovan, long wrote. “I spoke with some of Nordhoff In Home Opener considered one of the coun- them that week and they jokBy Matt Lopez Things couldn’t have started much better for Beverly Hills High School’s football team last Friday night. In its home opener at Nickoll Field, the Normans got off to an early start – their first lead of the young season – after Michael Revah returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown to take a 6-0 lead. Then, the wheels fell off. Visiting Nordhoff reeled off 32 unanswered points to pull away from BHHS in a 326 victory. The Normans hung tough in the first half, trailing just 7-6 going into halftime, but the

lack of depth from a young and inexperienced Normans team showed in the second half when Nordhoff was able to pull away. Nordhoff scored twice quickly late in the third quarter to make it 20-6, then scored again twice more in the fourth quarter to pull away A Beverly Hills High ballcarrier evades a for good. Nordhoff defender. Photo by David Berke Today, the Normans travel to winnable for BHHS against a Malibu for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff Malibu that lost 53-0 to against a fellow winless Malibu Campbell Hall last Friday team. night. The game definitely looks

try's most dominant soccer players, announced Thursday he is coming out of retirement and will rejoin the Los Angeles Galaxy for the remainder of the Major League Soccer season. Donovan, 34, retired after the 2014 season. In an announcement posted on his Facebook page, Donovan said he decided to return after watching the Galaxy fall victim to a series of injures to key players, including Jelle Van Damme, Steven Gerrard and Gyasi Zardes. “Since my retirement, I have remained in close contact with many of the staff and players on the Galaxy,” he

ingly asked if I was ready to make a return to the field to help fill some of the void left by the injuries and departures.” He noted that he has not played for nearly two years and likely could no longer fill the shoes of the injured players, but he believes: “I could help in a small way to aid the team in its quest for a 6th MLS championship.” Donovan said he spoke to head coach Bruce Arena and “we both agreed that if this was going to happen, the expectations would be minimal and he would use me in situations that made sense for the team.”

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Beverly Hills Crisis Response Team Set To Begin Beverly Hills Community Dog New Slate Of Classes At City Hall On Oct. 6 Park Opens To The Public By Matt Lopez Beverly Hills’ Crisis Response Team (CRT) is back for another year and now looking for new members for training that begins the first week of October. The CRT meets for 11 weeks for 30 hours of training, Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Beverly Hills CPR Office at City Hall (455 N. Rexford Dr.). The CRT’s on-scene crisis

counselor’s work alongside local police, fire and EMT personnel to assist survivors of trauma or serious loss in the event of tragedies like homicide, suicide, death of a child, home-invasion robbery, fatal traffic collisions, sudden death of a colleague or loved one. The free training classes meet weekly for 10 Thursday’s from Oct. 6 to Dec. 15 and is limited to the first 30 applicants. The first six weeks of train-

ing feature guest speakers from police, fire and sheriff’s departments, including L.A. County Coroner’s Office, The Rape Treatment Center, Our House, Survivors After Suicide, Compassionate Friends, Sojourn and other specialists in the field of traumatic loss. The final four weeks of training are offered by invitation only. For more information, visit www.thecrt.org or e-mail chironCRT@chironcenter.org.

Prolific TV Director, Beverly Hills Resident Leslie H. Martinson Dies At Age 101 By John L. Seitz Leslie H. Martinson, Beverly Hills resident and one of the most prolific TV directors in Hollywood history, died last Saturday in his home at age 101. The Boston native was born Jan. 16, 1915 and after beginning his career with the Boston Evening Transcript, made a trip to California and decided to stick around and work in show business. After landing a job in the MGM mailroom, he was promoted to script supervisor, working on such classic films as The Yearling, Easter Parade, The Pirate, The Stratton Story and Annie Get Your Gun. Wanting to become a director, he left the famous Culver City studio and in the early 1950s began helming episiodes of television’s The Roy Rogers Show. For the next three decades, his name was non-stop directing episodes of such series’ as Maverick, Cheyenne, Quincy, Dallas,

Leslie H. Martinson died at age 101.

Chips, Love American Style, The Brady Bunch, Mannix, CHiPs, Ironside, Barnaby Jones, Topper, Fantasy Island, 77 Sunset Strip, Six Million Dollar Man, Diff’rent Strokes, Mission Impossible, Private Benjamin, Buck Rogers, etc. Martinson also directed numerous feature films including PT109, Batman, Lad: A Dog, The Atomic Kid, For Those Who Think Young and Mrs. Polifax Spy. He received

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the “Griffoni Award” for Batman and “The Golden Boot Award” for his work in westerns. He is survived by his wife, Connie, the Courier’s longtime book reviewer and syndicated TV host; daughter, Julianna, son-in-law, Douglas, and grandson, Richard. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to be made to OPICA Adult Day Care.

By Matt Lopez & Victoria Talbot More than a decade of dreaming has come to fruition in about four months of work for Beverly Hills dog lovers. On Tuesday, just four months after construction broke ground in May, Beverly Hills unleashed its first-ever community dog park. Hundreds of residents and their furry friends poured into the new park at 344 N. Foothill Rd. for a ceremonial ribboncutting ceremony before letting their pooches run wild in the park. More than $215,000 in individual donations has been raised to help beautify the park as part of a campaign that kicked off a few months ago. Donations are still being accepted online at www.beverlyhills.org/dogpark. Donations so far have gone toward additional benches, trees and other amenities. “This is a generous, dogloving community,” said Mayor John Mirisch. At Tuesday’s ceremony, Mirisch thanked key contributors who helped get the park approved and built, including councilmember Lili Bosse, Courier President/Publisher Marcia Hobbs, Courier

reporter Victoria Talbot, The Amanda Foundation’s Teri Austin, and resident and avid dog lover Tina Sinatra. The opening of the park brought to life the longtime dream of late Beverly Hills philanthropist Paula Kent Meehan, who first publicly broached the idea of a dog park in Beverly Hills more than a decade ago. “My fervent hope is that this dog park will not only be a place for our pooches to socialize, but also build a bigger community of animallovers and rescuers,” Hobbs said. “So that we can soon say that we live in a no-kill city. Good people will come together and become better friends and neighbors and enjoy laughing and sharing together.” The dog park will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and includes off-leash areas for both small and large dogs. Visitors must register their dogs to use the dog park at https://beverlyhills.org/application/dogpark/ and all dogs must have a valid license in their local community to be registered. Mirisch said that to date, more than 300 people have registered their dogs for a permit.

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The traditional Dutch Colonial Cape Cod Revival was one of three homes at the intersection, including 601 and 602 N. Sierra Drive, all built in 1941 for Tye by Colcord. Now, that cohesive, historic neighborhood may be facing painful and unwanted growing pains. Neighbors have galvanized around the impending demolition of the home, their efforts dating to June 2015 when they first discovered the house was slated for demolition. Residents, alarmed that one of their neighborhood homes was to be raised, came to City Council to ask that the home be reviewed by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) for historic significance. CHC could not make the findings for preservation, especially with an unwilling owner. The CHC was on shaky ground following the attempted preservation of The Caldwell Residence, also referred to informally as the “Hughes Crash House” because it was damaged in 1946 when aviator Howard Hughes crash-landed a plane he was test-flying. The Wallace Neff home is controversial as the first property recommended for landmark status despite the owners’ objections. The result was a complete overhaul of the Cultural Heritage Ordinance, removing (among other things) a provision that would have permitted the neighborhood to create an historic district. More than 60 residents and neighbors responded with a petition delivered to City Hall on July 18, 2016, challenging the City’s approval process which allows for a home that is, “A radical departure from homes in the area,” according to residents. The home, designed by Colega Architects, is a profoundly geometric modern that truly doesn’t relate to the neighborhood in similarity of style. Despite the lack of continuity, the home won passage through Planning on a “Track 1” review. Track 1, says the City’s Municipal Code, is a “Character Based Review.” Under Track 1, proposed residential development “will be reviewed to determine whether it substantially adheres to a pure architectural style as

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infrastructure, upgrade, construct/ acquire classrooms, facilities/sites with local funding the state cannot take away, shall Beverly Hills Unified School District issue $260,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, with strict citizen oversight, annual audits/all funds for Beverly Hills schools?” The project list and the arguments for and against will be in the official voter pamphlet. That language will be available after this week, once the final public examination period concludes. Goldstein emphasized that passing

September 9, 2016 | Page 23 outlined in a style catalogue adopted by resolution . . . Track 1 reviews will be limited to a determination of consistency with the approved style catalogue. . .” Track 2, however, is for “All other single-family residential development that . . . does not meet the criteria for a Track 1 review,” and “Must submit to a full R-1 design review. . .” Community Services Director Susan Healy Keene explained to bewildered residents that the home’s approvals would continue on Track 1 by staff, and that the City had no legal authority to change that approval. Residents again attended a City Council meeting on Aug. 16, requesting that the City Council rescind approval Pictured: proposed renderings for what would be the new development at 515 Sierra on Track 1 and transfer the project into Drive. Track 2 Design Review to be assessed in accordance with the Commission’s objectives. City Council members moved the project to a liaison meeting with Design Review Aug. 24. Design Review Chair Ilene Nathan acknowledged that the proposed residence is inappropriate and out of character for the neighborhood. But the meeting concluded that the project is too far down the approval pipeline to move backward, and the project will move forward. Liaisons encouraged a meeting with the architect and the applicant’s attorney, Steve Webb, which was set for Aug. 30. “Even if arguably you properly exerDesign Review Liaisons (Editors Note: Steve Webb, a former cised discretion in your Design Review Councilmember Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor and now paid lobbyist, appears Determination of approval for Track 1 Mayor Nancy Krasne agree that Track 1 to fear transparency). (which we contest), the project is still review must be changed. Then, two days beforehand, Webb With home prices increasingly skyand property owner Mel Elias informed subject to CEQA and by this letter we demand that you reconsider your high, the City finds it hard to hold on to homeowners that if the press were invitDesign Review Determination and valued architectural assets and to retain ed he and his team would not particirequire an initial study under CEQA.” neighborhood character. pate. The meeting was called off. Now, the galvanized homeowners are fighting back. On Sept. 6, attorneys for the firm of Luna & Glushon submitted a letter to the City challenging the Track 1 review that states: “As a matter of law, a director’s determination, such as the one made to approve the design review of the proposed Project here, without notice or opportunity to appeal, is an egregious denial of fundamental due process.” In addition, attorneys claim that, “The project is not purely ministerial and is subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). the bond is essential for the success of Beverly Hills schools. “BHUSD has provided high-quality education to our students in this community for over 100 years. Our schools are 85-100 years old and require urgent repairs and upgrades to address health, safety, and security issues that impact student achievement,” he said. “Measure Y will allow the district to address those concerns and continue its construction program to complete El Rodeo School, upgrade Hawthorne School, and continue the construction at Beverly Hills High School. “Put kids first, vote YES on Measure Y.”

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

Kathrine Baumann David Bortman

Caldwell Bogert

Ava Fries

Yvonne Patterson

Dan Yukelson

Jacqueline Bisset

Brigitte Lifson

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS–Michael Keaton, Ava Fries, Victoria Peters and Billy Preston (Sept. 9); Brigette Lifson, Caldwell Bogert and Amy Irving (Sept. 10); Kathrine Baumann, Dr. Arnold Gilberg, Brian DePalma, Amy Madigan and Kristy McNichol (Sept. 11); Darren E. Burrows, and Pete Scolari (Sept. 12), Jaqueline Bisset and Tim Salinger (Sept. 13); Brenda Rubins, Marsha Grant and Nicole Williamson (Sept. 14); Tommy Lee Jones, Dan Yukelson, Oliver Stone and Yvonne Patterson (Sept. 15); and belatedly Leonard Krane (Sept. 3).

Astrology

By Holiday Mathis

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Sept. 9). You've learned not to fret over or force the action, and life unfolds beautifully before you. An inheritance will make your way easier. You'll be challenged by a great teacher in December. You'll give a top performance and start earning more for your work at the start of 2017. March brings new friends and goals. Cancer and Leo adore you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You spoke your heart. Your heart changed, and you spoke it again. Each time, you get braver and clearer. Communication is something you can't get worse at. Communicate often and you'll communicate better. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be involved in a mixup. You'll discover over the course of the interaction that though there is something similar in the two things being confused, they are not the same at all. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can be considerate and appropriate and still quietly make an unpopular choice. You're so well-liked that it will be possible to fly under the radar if that's what you'd prefer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll teeter between personal relationships and professional interests. Like a dancer, you'll balance beautifully as long as you keep your core very strong and your posture pulled up toward the sky. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You may find yourself craving more knowledge of, access to and products from the object of your focus. You're fast becoming a fan, driven to get your hands on more of the thing that thrills you so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The more you know, the more you want to know. This is how you tell that your interest is worthy of you! Once you start asking around, new circles open to you. You were meant for this. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20). You're getting attention. Publicity will create a greater demand for your product. Be smart. Hold out. The lack of immediate access will drive the price up so you can ultimately sell high. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). When the storm nears, the natural response is to take shelter and huddle in fear there until the tumult passes. Why, then, do you feel compelled to chase the dark cloud and poke at it with a stick until it tells you what it's made of? TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20). Part of you would do anything to make the person you love happy. The other part of you realizes that nothing good comes of spoiling your loved ones. They'll only take you for granted and become rotten. Limits can be love, too. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Which came first, the dream or memory? They all swirl together now, motivating you to march forward. Just know you do not have to avenge the wrongs of yesterday to create a new tomorrow. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Getting there is said to be half the fun, but when the vehicle is a thing of beauty, it might be well over the three-quarter mark. Whether it's better shoes or a better car, you won't regret the upgrade. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Like a pilot taking to the air, you will review each point in your checklist to prepare yourself for takeoff. This is something you know to do every single time. Leave nothing to memory or to chance.

The Joan Mangum column will return on this page next week.

Dr. Arnold Gilberg

Oliver Stone

Leonard Krane

Frances Allen Desert Roundup While most Desert residents know Michel Childers as an international celebrity photographer with a personal Rolodex as large as a small city’s phone book, he is the noted producer of the alwayssold-out “One Night Only” live stage events. However on Oct. 29, Childers presents the more intimately setting of “Hollywood Dine and Dish” in support of the Desert’s AIDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans. He and four of his show business friends (comedy writer/performer Bruce Vilanch; Tony-nominee Sharon McKnight; actor /comic Alec Mara; and Emmy-winner Michael Corbettchat) chat in a hysterically funny, outrageous impromptu evening of Hollywood gossip with guests, (who have had cocktails and dinner), lap-up every tinsel- town insiders. More information about this event is at 760325-8481. ****** There will be pure horror at Sunnylands this fall as three classic circa 1960 horror films will be screened on three consecutive Friday evenings starting Sept. 23. These free screenings, which start at 7 p.m., take place outdoors on the estate’s Great Lawn and are free. In partnership with the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the movies are The Innocents, The Haunting and The Village Of The Damned. Sunnylands Center & Gardens is at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. Filmgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and small picnics. However, large coolers, alcohol, smoking and pets are not permitted. Parking is limited and carpooling strongly advised. ****** For all those movie buffs who can’t wait (but have to) until 2017, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has announced the fest, which annually draws more than 135,000 attendees, will run from January 2-16 and feature a diverse program of more than 200 films from more than 60 countries and draws more than 135,000 attendees each year. A majority of the films submitted for consideration in the Best Foreign Language category for the Academy Awards as well as a large number if American independent and international features and documentaries who are making their world, North American or U.S. premieres. The eagerly-awaited festival’s star-studded awards gala will be held Jan. 2, and honor individuals in the film industry with awards for acting, directing and lifetime achievement. The awards are considered an important stop on the road to the Oscars, with 10 of its 11 honorees receiving Academy Award nominations this year. For information, call 760-778-8979.

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PUBLIC NOTICES T.S. No.: 2016-01034-CA SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVA.P.N.:5324-019- INGS ASSOCIATION OR 041 SAVINGS BANK SPECIProperty Address: 576 FIED IN SECTION 5102 Garfield Avenue #13, OF THE FINANCIAL South Pasadena, CA CODE AND AUTHOR91030 IZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE All right, title, and interest PURSUANT TO CIVIL conveyed to and now CODE § 2923.3(a), THE held by the trustee in the described SUMMARY OF INFOR- hereinafter MATION REFERRED TO property under and purBELOW IS NOT suant to a Deed of Trust ATTACHED TO THE described as: RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT More fully described in ONLY TO THE COPIES said Deed of Trust. PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. Street Address or other common designation of NOTE: THERE IS A real property: 576 SUMMARY OF THE Garfield Avenue #13, INFORMATION IN THIS South Pasadena, CA DOCUMENT ATTACHED 91030 A.P.N.: 5324-019-041 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN street address or other RESUMEN DE LA common designation, if INFORMACIÓN DE any, shown above. ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG The sale will be made, BUOD NG IMPORMASY- but without covenant or ON SA DOKUMENTONG warranty, expressed or ITO NA NAKALAKIP implied, regarding title, LU’U Y: KÈM THEO DÂY possession, or encumLÀ BÀN TRÌNH BÀY brances, to pay the TÓM LU’O’C VÈ THÔNG remaining principal sum TIN TRONG TÀI LIÈU of the note(s) secured by NÀY the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the IMPORTANT NOTICE unpaid balance of the TO PROPERTY OWNER: obligation secured by the YOU ARE IN DEFAULT property to be sold and UNDER A DEED OF reasonable estimated TRUST DATED costs, expenses and 01/24/2002. UNLESS advances at the time of YOU TAKE ACTION TO the initial publication of PROTECT YOUR PROP- the Notice of Sale is: ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD $ 222,196.36. AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA- If the Trustee is unable to NATION OF THE convey title for any reaNATURE OF THE PRO- son, the successful bidCEEDING AGAINST der’s sole and exclusive YOU, YOU SHOULD remedy shall be the CONTACT A LAWYER. return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the sucTrustor: Louise Ann cessful bidder shall have Lewis, A Single Woman no further recourse. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, The beneficiary of the LLC Deed of Trust has executRecorded 01/31/2002 as ed and delivered to the Instrument No. 02- undersigned a written 0241850 in book ---, request to commence page--- and of Official foreclosure, and the Records in the office of undersigned caused a the Recorder of Los Notice of Default and Angeles County, Election to Sell to be California, recorded in the county Date of Sale: 09/22/2016 where the real property is at 11:00 AM located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL Place of Sale: BIDDERS: If you are BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN considering bidding on LOCATED IN CIVIC this property lien, you CENTER PLAZA, 400 should understand that CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, there are risks involved in POMONA, CA 91766 bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding Estimated amount of on a lien, not on the propunpaid balance and other erty itself. Placing the charges: $ 222,196.36 highest bid at a trustee auction does not autoWILL SELL AT PUBLIC matically entitle you to AUCTION TO HIGHEST free and clear ownership BIDDER FOR CASH, of the property. You CASHIER’S CHECK should also be aware that DRAWN ON A STATE OR the lien being auctioned NATIONAL BANK, A off may be a junior lien. If CHECK DRAWN BY A you are the highest bidSTATE OR FEDERAL der at the auction, you CREDIT UNION, OR A are or may be responsiCHECK DRAWN BY A ble for paying off all liens STATE OR FEDERAL senior to the lien being

auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01034-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: August 18, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 ________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 08/26/16, 09/02/16, 09/09/16

ORDINANCE NO. 16-O-2710 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PERSONNEL PROCEDURES FOR HIRING AND RETENTION OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGERS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

right to discipline any employee under their jurisdiction, subject to the employee's right of appeal. All employees holding positions in the classified service shall be subject to suspension without pay, demotion, reduction in compensation, reprimand, or dismissal from office or employment for misconduct, incompetency, inefficiency, insubordination, failure to perform duties, falsifying an oath, failure to comply with the personnel rules and regulations adopted by council, or failure to observe the rules and regulations of their department. A reduction in pay shall not be deemed a demotion within the meaning of this section if the reduction is part of a general program to reduce all salaries and wages as an economy program of the city.

Section 1. The City Council hereby amends Article 2 (“Personnel Procedures”) of Chapter 5 (“Civil Service, Personnel Procedures, and Employee Regulations”) of Title 2 (“Administration, Personnel, and Procedures”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add Section 2- B. The city council shall 5-206.5 to read as fol- have the right to evaluate and dismiss or lows: release any assistant 2-5-206.5: APPOINT- city manager, deputy MENT PROCESS FOR city manager, or departASSISTANT CITY ment head positions for MANAGERS, DEPUTY which advice and conCITY MANAGERS AND sent is required under D E P A R T M E N T Section 2-2-204(B). HEADS: 1. Evaluation: At the Appointment of all assis- request of a council tant city managers, member, the city mandeputy city managers ager shall place on the and department heads agenda for a closed requires the advice and session the evaluation consent of the city council. of the staff member. The city council shall provide its advice and consent by considering the city manager’s recommendation of a candidate to the city council and voting to authorize or disapprove the city manager moving forward with the hiring process.

2. Dismissal or Release: At the request of three or more council members, the city manager shall place on the agenda for a closed session the proposed dismissal or release of the staff member.

Nothing in this subsection in any way limits the Following city council right of the city manager authorization, no further to discipline, dismiss or approval from the city release any employee. council shall be required for that candidate. Section 3. The City However, the city man- Council hereby amends ager may conduct back- and restates Section 2(“Appointing ground checks and any 5-204 other reviews or verifica- Authority”) of Article 2 tions, as appropriate. In ( “ P e r s o n n e l the event that the city Procedures”) of Chapter (“Civil Service, manager does not end 5 up hiring that candidate, Personnel Procedures, Employee the city manager shall and seek the city council’s Regulations”) of Title 2 advice and consent ( “ A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , and before hiring a different Personnel, Procedures”) of the candidate. Beverly Hills Municipal The City Council may Code to read as follows: provide more detail concerning this process in 2-5-204: APPOINTING the City Council Policy AUTHORITY: and Operations Manual. A. The city council shall the appointing Section 2. The City be Council hereby amends authority for the posiand restates Section 2- tions of city manager, 5-208 of Article 2 city attorney, and city (Personnel Procedures) clerk. of Chapter 5 (Civil Service, Personnel B. The city manager, Procedures, and subject to the advice Employee Regulations) and consent of the city of the Beverly Hills council, shall be the Municipal Code to read appointing authority for all department heads as follows: except those designated 2-5-208: DISCIPLI- in subsection A of this section, and for all NARY ACTION: A. The appointing assistant and deputy authority shall have the city managers.

C. The city manager shall be the appointing authority for all positions authorized in the city manager's office, except those designated in subsection B of this section.

this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

D. For all positions below the department head level, and which are not included in subsection B of this section, the respective department head, subject to approval by the city manager, shall be the appointing authority.

Adopted: August 30, 2016

Section 4. The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 23-102 of Article 1 (“Office of the City Manager”) of Chapter 3 (“Departments and Offices”) of Title 2 (“Administration, Personnel, and Procedures”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

Effective: September 30, 2016 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS CONTENT: MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager

VOTE: 2-3-102: COMMUNICA- AYES: Councilmember TIONS WITH ADMINIS- Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor TRATION: Mirisch A. Except for the pur- NOES: Councilmembers poses of inquiry, the Reims and Gold council or its members ABSENT: None shall deal with city offi- CARRIED cers and employees —————————— who are subject to the direction and supervi- REQUEST FOR PROsion of the city manager POSALS FOR REAL solely through the city ESTATE BROKERAGE manager, and neither SERVICES: the council nor its members shall give orders to Beverly Hills Unified any such officer or School District seeks a employee, either pub- real estate firm to prolicly or privately. The vide services to sale or provisions of this sub- lease real property section shall apply with located within the city respect to any intended limits of the City of action of the council Beverly Hills owned by relating to the imposition Beverly Hills Unified of any disciplinary School District. It is the action concerning a intent of this Request for department head not Proposal to have the included within the clas- successful broker/firm, sified service. However, enter into a Professional the provisions of this Service Contract with subsection shall not the District to supply apply with respect to real estate services. any action of the City Council under Section Proposal Due Date: p.m. Friday 2-5-208(B) to dismiss or 12:00 release a department September 16, 2016 of Proposal head, deputy city man- Place ager, or assistant city Receipt: 255 S. Lasky Drive Beverly Hills, CA manager. 90212 – Purchasing B. All officers and Department employees subject to Project Name: Real Brokerage the direction and super- Estate vision of the city manag- Services er shall deal with the council solely through Property Location: 220 Doheny Drive the city manager. Except N. for purposes of inquiry, Beverly Hills, California they shall not initiate com- 90211 munications to the council except through the city Each proposal must confirm and be responmanager. sive to the proposal docSection 5. Severability. uments, copies of which If any section, subsec- are on file and may be tion, subdivision, sen- obtained from Dianne Purchasing tence, clause, phrase, Richard, or portion of this Agent via email at Ordinance or the appli- drichard@bhusd.org or cation thereof to any download a copy from person or place, is for the District Website any reason held to be www.bhusd.org invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of The District reserves the any court of competent right to reject any or all jurisdiction, the remain- proposals or to waive der of this Ordinance any irregularities or shall be and remain in informalities in any proposal or in the proposal full force and effect. process. Section 6. Publication. Dates: The City Clerk shall cer- Publication tify to the adoption of 9/2/16 & 9/9/16

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 16-O-2707

leave office or employment prior to October 1, 2016, for a period of two AN ORDINANCE OF (2) years after leaving THE CITY OF BEVERLY city office or employHILLS AMENDING ment; THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE b) For elected officials R E G A R D I N G who leave office prior to RESTRICTIONS PER- October 1, 2016, for a TAINING TO FORMER period of thirty (30) ELECTED OFFICIALS, months after leaving city FORMER PLANNING office; COMMISSIONERS AND FORMER CITY c) For city officials and OFFICIALS elected officials who leave office or employTHE CITY COUNCIL ment on or after October OF THE CITY OF BEV- 1, 2016, for a period of ERLY HILLS DOES four (4) years after leavHEREBY ORDAIN AS ing city office or employFOLLOWS: ment; Section 1. The city council hereby amends and restates the title of Article 2 (“Restrictions Pertaining To Former City Officials And Elected Officials”) of Chapter 9 (“LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: Article 2. Restrictions Pertaining To Former Elected Officials, Former Planning Commissioners and Former City Officials The city Section 2. council hereby amends and restates Section 19-203 (“PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES”) of Article 2 (“Restrictions Pertaining To Former City Officials And Elected Officials”) of Chapter 9 (“LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: 1-9-203: PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES: A. Revolving Prohibition:

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1. No former city official, elected official or planning commissioner shall represent, for compensation, any other person, by making any formal or informal appearance before, or by making any oral or written communication to, the city, the city council or any member thereof, or any commission, committee, subcommittee of the city or member thereof, or any other officer or employee of the city, if the appearance or communication is made for the purpose of influencing administrative or legislative action, or influencing any action or proceeding involving the issuance, amendment, awarding, or revocation of a permit, license, grant, or contract, or the sale or purchase of goods or property; provided, however, that such prohibition shall only be applicable for the following time periods after leaving city office or employment: a) For city officials who

($500.00). This prohibition shall continue in effect after the elected official, city official or planning commissioner leaves office for the applicable period. For the purposes of this prohibition, the “applicant” shall include partners, majority shareholders, and officers of the applicant, as well as any other person who provides anything of value to the elected official, city official or planning commissioner on behalf of the applicant. If the applicant is making an application as an agent of a principal, then for the purposes of this d) For planning commis- subsection the applicant sioners who are shall be considered the appointed prior to principal, not the agent. October 1, 2016, for a period of thirty (30) Section 3. The city months after leaving city council hereby amends office. and restates Section 19-204 (“RESTRICe) For planning commis- TIONS ON EMPLOYsioners who are MENT OF FORMER appointed or reappoint- ELECTED OFFICIALS”) ed on or after October 1, of Article 2 (“Restrictions 2016, for a period of four Pertaining To Former (4) years after leaving City Officials And city office. Elected Officials”) of Chapter 9 (“LEGISLAB. Representation By TIVE ADVOCATES”) of Former Elected Official: Title 1 (“GENERAL No former elected offi- PROVISIONS”) of the cial shall represent, for Beverly Hills Municipal compensation, any per- Code to read as follows: son or entity, by making any communication to 1-9-204: RESTRICthe city, if the communi- TIONS ON EMPLOYcation is related to a MENT OF FORMER land use matter which ELECTED OFFICIALS: was voted upon by the elected official during No former elected offihis or her term of office. cial shall accept any position of employment C. Acceptance Of Gifts or management for From Applicant: Elected compensation, or act as officials and city officials a director or officer for who participate in a compensation of any decision to approve a organization or entity land use matter, shall be which: a) receives more prohibited for a period of than fifty percent (50%) thirty (30) months from of its funding from the the date of any decision city, as determined by to approve a land use the city; or b) has fifty matter made prior to percent (50%) or more October 1, 2016, or for a of its board members, period of four (4) years officers or directors from the date of any appointed by the city decision to approve a council; provided, howland use matter made ever, that such prohibiafter October 1, 2016, tion shall only be applifrom receiving from the cable for the following applicant anything of time periods after leavvalue that exceeds five ing city office: hundred dollars ($500.00), including, a) For elected officials without limitation, any who leave office prior to gift, payment of money, October 1, 2016, for a or other compensation period of two (2) years that exceeds five hun- after leaving city office; or dred dollars ($500.00). Planning commission- b) For elected officials ers appointed prior to who leave office on or October 1, 2016 who after October 1, 2016, participate in a decision for a period of four (4) to approve a land use years after leaving city matter, shall be prohibit- office. ed for a period of thirty (30) months from the Section 4. The city date of any decision to council hereby deletes approve a land use mat- Section 1-9-206 ter, or for a period of four (“APPLICATION OF (4) years from the date REQUIREMENTS”) of of any decision to approve a land use mat- Article 2 (“Restrictions ter for planning commis- Pertaining To Former Officials And sioners appointed or City reappointed on or after Elected Officials”) of October 1, 2016, from Chapter 9 (“LEGISLAreceiving from the appli- TIVE ADVOCATES”) of cant anything of value Title 1 (“GENERAL that exceeds five hun- PROVISIONS”) of the dred dollars ($500.00), Beverly Hills Municipal including, without limitation, any gift, payment of Code and renumbers money, or other com- Section 1-9-207 (“DISOF pensation that exceeds APPROVAL five hundred dollars TRANSACTIONS”) as

Section 1-9-206 as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 16-O-2709

1-9-206: DISAP- AN ORDINANCE OF PROVAL OF TRANS- THE CITY OF BEVERLY ACTIONS: HILLS REGULATING LANDFORM ALTERA. If a former city official, ATIONS OF CERTAIN elected official or plan- LOTS IN THE HILLning commissioner vio- SIDE AREA OF THE lates any provision of CITY this article, such violation or violations shall be THE CITY COUNCIL grounds for the city to OF THE CITY OF BEVdisapprove any con- ERLY HILLS HEREBY tract, approval, permit, ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: or transaction that was related to any such vio- Section 1. Legislative lation. Findings. B. A violation of this article shall not be a basis for invalidating any city decision. Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the city Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this city. Effective Section 7. Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage. Adopted: August 30, 2016 Effective: September 30, 2016

Over time, the Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills has developed a greater concern for the impacts associated with landform alterations in the Hillside Area of the City. The Planning Commission’s concerns stem from property owners’ increasing excavation and exportation of earth material, and from property owners’ increasing reliance on grading and construction of off-pad retaining walls to create larger projects. In particular, the Commission is concerned about heightened noise, traffic, and parking impacts resulting from truck hauling activities on winding, narrow residential streets. On June 30, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing after which it adopted Resolution 1778, recommending in part that the City Council amend portions of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) to include provisions to further regulate landform alterations in the Hillside Area of the City in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills shares the concerns raised by the Planning Commission, and finds that the excavation and export of significant amounts of earth material on lots adjacent to and accessed by narrow streets, warrants legislation to address those concerns.

Section 2. General JOHN A. MIRISCH Plan. Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills The Ordinance is consistent with the objectives, principles, and ATTEST: of the BYRON POPE (SEAL) standards General Plan. General City Clerk Plan Policy Land Use APPROVED AS TO 1.1 “Scale of the City” calls for regeneration of FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER the City within the general framework of the City Attorney existing scale. Land Use APPROVED AS TO Policy 2.3 “Hillside Development” calls for CONTENT: maintaining the natural MAHDI ALUZRI landforms that define City Manager the City and requiring that development on VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers hillsides and in canyon be located, Reims, Gold, Bosse, areas Vice Mayor Krasne, and designed, and scaled to respect the natural Mayor Mirisch topography and landNOES: None scape. Land Use Policy ABSENT: None 5.1 “Neighborhood CARRIED

Conservation” calls for maintaining the density, character, and quality of the City’s residential neighborhoods. Land Use Policy 6.1 “Neighborhood Identity” calls for maintaining the characteristics that define the City’s singlefamily neighborhoods. Open Space Policy 1.1 “Resource Preservation” encourages new development on hillsides to preserve natural land formations. Open Space Policy 6.1 “Protection of Scenic Views” seeks to protect scenic views. Open Space Policy 6.5 “Standards for New Development” seeks to ensure that new development does not adversely impact the City’s unique urban landscape.

The City Council also hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, because this Ordinance is adopted to assure the maintenance and protection of the environment, and enacts more strict development standards for the protection of the environment. Section 5. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainSection 3. Added der of this Ordinance shall be and remain in Regulations full force and effect. The City Council hereby adds a new subsection Section 6. Publication. C. to Section 10-32521.1 to Article 25 of The City Clerk shall Chapter 3 of Title 10 of cause this Ordinance to the Beverly Hills be published at least Municipal Code to read once in a newspaper of general circulation pubas follows: lished and circulated in “10-3-2521.1: DEVEL- the City within fifteen OPMENT STANDARDS (15) days after its pasFOR LANDFORM sage in accordance with ALTERATION, EXPAN- Section 36933 of the SIONS OF LEVEL PAD Government Code, shall AREAS OF LOTS AND certify to the adoption of DEVELOPMENT OFF this Ordinance and shall THE LEVEL PAD OF cause this Ordinance and his certification, LOTS together with proof of to be C. Notwithstanding any publication, other ordinance or pro- entered in the Book of of the vision of the Beverly Ordinances Hills Municipal Code, Council of this City. including but not limited to Section 10-3-2521, Section 7. Effective within any five (5) year Date period: no more than one thousand five hun- This Ordinance shall go dred (1,500) cubic yards into effect and be in full of earth material may be force and effect at 12:01 imported or exported a.m. on the thirty-first from a site in the Hillside (31st) day after its pasArea that is immediately sage. adjacent to a street that is less than twenty four ADOPTED: (24) feet wide, unless a August 30, 2016 Hillside R-1 Permit is issued pursuant to EFFECTIVE: Section 10-3-2550.A. of September 30, 2016 the Beverly Hills JOHN A. MIRISCH Municipal Code. Mayor of the City of Section 4. CEQA Beverly Hills Findings. ATTEST: The City Council hereby BYRON POPE (SEAL) finds that it can be seen City Clerk with certainty that there is no possibility that the APPROVED AS TO adoption and implemen- FORM: tation of this Ordinance LAURENCE S. WIENER may have a significant City Attorney effect on the environment. This Ordinance APPROVED AS TO does not authorize con- CONTENT: struction and, in fact, MAHDI ALUZRI imposes greater restric- City Manager tions on certain development in order to pro- SUSAN HEALY KEENE tect the public health, Director of Community safety and general wel- Development fare. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from VOTE: the environmental AYES: Councilmembers review requirements of Reims, Gold, Bosse, the California Vice Mayor Krasne, and Environmental Quality Mayor Mirisch Act (CEQA) pursuant to NOES: None Section 15061(b)(3) of ABSENT: None Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. CARRIED

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDINANCE NO. 16-O-2708 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REGULATING EXPANSIONS OF LEVEL PAD AREAS OF LOTS AND DEVELOPMENT OFF THE LEVEL PAD OF LOTS IN THE HILLSIDE AREA OF THE CITY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

in the Hillside Area of the City, and formulate additional amendments to the regulations applicable to the Hillside Area of the City. Until this more comprehensive review of the Hillside regulations is completed, the legislation contained in this ordinance will address the immediate concerns regarding landform alteration, development off the level pad and expansions of the level pad in the Hillside Area of the City.

Section 1. Legislative Section Findings. Plan. Over time, the Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills has developed a greater concern for the impacts associated with: 1) the expansion of the level pad area of lots in the Hillside Area of the City and 2) development off the level pad area of lots in the Hillside Area of the City. The Planning Commission’s concerns stem from property owners’ increasing excavation and exportation of earth material, and from property owners’ increasing reliance on grading and construction of off-pad retaining walls to create larger projects. In particular, the Commission is concerned about heightened noise, traffic, and parking impacts resulting from truck hauling activities, about oversized mass and scale of development resulting from off-pad construction and/or the terracing of hillsides to permit construction of larger on-pad buildings under current Municipal Code standards; and about the incremental loss of natural hillside contours and neighborhood identity and slope destabilization, resulting from off-pad development and/or the terracing of hillsides. On June 30, 2016, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing after which it adopted Resolution 1778, recommending in part that the City Council amend portions of Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) to include provisions to regulate both the expansion of the level pad areas and the off-pad development of lots in the Hillside Area of the City, in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills shares the concerns raised by the Planning Commission, and finds that the grading of hillsides and construction of retaining walls to facilitate larger development warrant legislation to address those concerns. The City intends to initiate a public process of studying standards for excavation, grading, and off-pad construction

A. Notwithstanding any other ordinance or provision of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, a level pad area must contain a level squareshaped area with minimum dimensions of twenty (20) feet per side for the level pad to be used to calculate the maximum permitted cumulative floor area of buildings and structures in the Hillside Area pursuant to Section 10-32502.B. of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code. “Level pad” shall have the meaning set forth in General Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-3-100.

The Ordinance is consistent with the objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan. General Plan Policy Land Use 1.1 “Scale of the City” calls for regeneration of the City within the general framework of the existing scale. Land Use Policy 2.3 “Hillside Development” calls for maintaining the natural landforms that define the City and requiring that development on hillsides and in canyon areas be located, designed, and scaled to respect the natural topography and landscape. Land Use Policy 5.1 “Neighborhood Conservation” calls for maintaining the density, character, and quality of the City’s residential neighborhoods. Land Use Policy 6.1 “Neighborhood Identity” calls for maintaining the characteristics that define the City’s singlefamily neighborhoods. Land Use Policy 6.2 “Housing Character and Design” calls for renovations, additions and new housing be designed to maintain the characteristics and qualities of the neighborhoods in which they are located including lot size, building form, massing and landscaping. Open Space Policy 1.1 “Resource Preservation” encourages new development on hillsides to preserve natural land formations. Open Space Policy 6.1 “Protection of Scenic Views” seeks to protect scenic views. Open Space Policy 6.5 “Standards for New Development” seeks to ensure that new development does not adversely impact the City’s unique urban landscape. Section 3. Regulations.

Added

The City Council hereby adds Section 10-32521.1 to Article 25 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

B. Notwithstanding any other ordinance or provision of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, the maximum cumulative floor area of the portion of any buildings and structures located off the existing level pad of any lot in the Hillside Area of the City shall be one thousand (1,000) square feet, unless a Hillside R-1 permit is issued pursuant to Section 10-3-2550.K. of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code. “Level pad” shall have the meaning set forth in Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-3-100, and “existing level pad” shall mean the level pad in existence on the effective date of Ordinance No. 16-O2708 (September 30, 2016).” Section 4. Regulations

Amended

The City Council hereby amends Section 10-32550 of Article 25 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code by adding an additional item to the list of items that the reviewing authority may issue a Hillside R-1 permit to read as follows, with all other provisions of Article 25 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 remaining in effect without amendment: “K. Expansion off the Existing Level Pad: The reviewing authority may issue a Hillside R-1 permit to allow more than one thousand (1,000) square feet of cumulative floor area to be located off the level pad if it finds that the development will not have a substantial adverse impact on the scale, integrity, or visual character of the surrounding area, or on the privacy of neighboring properties, and the reviewing authority may require the applicant to submit such information and reports as the reviewing authority deems appropriate to determine the nature and extent of the impacts on the scale, integrity, and visual character of the surrounding area and on the privacy of neighboring properties.”

“10-3-2521.1: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LANDFORM ALTERATION, EXPANSIONS OF LEVEL PAD AREAS OF LOTS AND DEVELOPMENT OFF THE LEVEL Section 5. PAD OF LOTS Findings.

The City Council hereby finds that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of this Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. This Ordinance does not authorize construction and, in fact, imposes greater restrictions on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The City Council also hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15308 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, because this Ordinance is adopted to assure the maintenance and protection of the environment, and enacts more strict development standards for the protection of the environment. Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be and remain in full force and effect. Section 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. Section 8. Grandfather Provisions

The regulations shall not apply to any project that, prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, has 1) filed a complete application for a building permit provided that the building permit does not expire or lapse and precluding any project design alterations except those necessary to satisfy plan review corrections, 2) filed a complete application for discretionary approvals provided that the application or approval does not expire or lapse and CEQA precluding project design alterations that

are not in substantial conformance with the complete application, or 3) has obtained approval for all necessary discretionary approvals.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Effective NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Beverly Hills Unified School This Ordinance shall go District (District) acting into effect and be in full by and through its force and effect at 12:01 Governing Board, will a.m. on the thirty-first receive prior to 2:00 PM (31st) day after its pas- on the 23rd day of September 2016 sage. sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) ADOPTED: in response to this August 30, 2016 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for EFFECTIVE: the following: September 30, 2016

Section 9. Date

Request for JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Qualifications No.: 2017-002 Beverly Hills ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk

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All SOQs shall be made and presented in the format presented by the District in the RFQ. SOQs shall be received in the Office of the APPROVED AS TO District at 255 South Lasky Drive, Beverly CONTENT: Hills, California 90212. MAHDI ALUZRI Any SOQs received City Manager after the time specified SUSAN HEALY KEENE above or after any Director of Community extensions due to material changes shall be Development returned unopened. VOTE: Request for AYES: Councilmembers This (RFQ) Reims, Gold, and Mayor Qualifications does not commit the Mirisch District to award a conNOES: None tract or pay any costs ABSENT: None incurred in the preparaRECUSED: Councilmember Bosse tion of a statement to this and Vice Mayor Krasne responsive request. The District CARRIED reserves the right to —————————— accept all or part of any FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME statement or to cancel in STATEMENT 2016 196901 part or in its entirety this The following is/are doing busi- RFQ. The District furness as: NANNIES UNLIMIT- ther reserves the right to ED AGENCY 2160 Century negotiate changes in Park E #1611 Los Angeles, CA and to accept the state90067; House Of Nannies Inc. ment(s) that it considers 2160 Century Park E #1611 Los Angeles, CA 90067; The to be in the best interest business is conducted by: A of the District. APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

CORPORATION registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein ON July 2004: House Of Nannies Inc., Edythe Landau, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 8, 2016; Published: August 19, 26, September 2, 9, 2016 LACC N/C —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016 214915 The following is/are doing business as: 1) DRAGONFLYLOLA ARTISTRY 2) DRAGONFLYLOLA 3) PSYCHEDELIC PYKSY GYPSY 27950 Oakgale Ave. Canyon Country, CA 91351; Hayley Tassa 27950 Oakgale Ave. Canyon Country, CA 91351; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein ON August, 2016: Hayley Tassa, Ownert: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 30, 2016; Published: September 2, 9, 16, 23 2016 LACC N/C

Companies may obtain an electronic copy of the RFQ from the District’s web site at http://www.bhusd.org at no cost to the company.

RESOLUTION NO. 16-R-13100 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES TO PAY THE BONDED AND OTHER VOTERAPPROVED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 The Council of the City of Beverly Hills does resolve as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to law, there hereby is fixed and levied the rate of taxes, designated in the number of cents upon each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the assessed value to be taxed as assessed by the County Assessor and equalized by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, as set forth in Section 2 hereof. Section 2. Upon all of the taxable property in each of the taxing districts within the City of Beverly Hills, there hereby is fixed and levied the rate of taxes as follows: All Districts $0.021960 The rate so fixed is needed to raise the amount necessary to make annual payments for other indebtedness of the City approved by the voters prior to July 1, 1978. Section 3. The City Clerk shall cause this resolution to be published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36936.1 of the Government Code; shall certify to the adoption and publishing 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.

Each SOQ must strictly conform with and be responsive to the RFQ. Adopted: August 30, 2016 The District reserves the right to reject any or all JOHN A. MIRISCH SOQs or to waive any Mayor of the City of irregularities or informal- Beverly Hills, California ities in any SOQs. ATTEST: It is each responder’s sole responsibility to BYRON POPE (SEAL) ensure its SOQ is timely City Clerk delivered and received at the location designat- Approved as to form: ed as specified above. LAURENCE S. WIENER Any SOQ received at City Attorney the designated location after the scheduled Approved as to content: closing time for receipt MAHDI ALUZRI of SOQs shall be City Manager returned unopened. DON RHOADS Publication dates: Director of Administrative Services/CFO 9/09/16 and 9/16/16

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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1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS $837,500

B E V E R LY H L L S 241 S. PALM DRIVE

High Corner. Large Balcony Unobstructed City & Ocean Views Wrap around floor to ceiling Windows Granite Counters. Luxurious Baths. Bamboo Floors

2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $697,500 High Floor Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies. West and South Views Fresh Paint New Carpets Renovate or Move-In CENTURY PARK EAST $479,000 TO $869,000

CENTURY TOWERS $1,095,000 TO $2,995,000

PARK PLACE $879,000 TO $1,079,000

LE PARC

$2,500,000 TO $2,600,000

CENTURY HILL

$1,085,000 TO $2,390,000

ONE CENTURY

Call for more deatails

$3,250,000 TO $26,500,000

770/905-3786

CENTURY WOODS $1,495,000

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Westwood/ Century City

Looking for 10-Unit Apt. Bldg. SALESPERSON $5 Million ------Full-time 5 days/Week Beverly Hills High-End Fireplace Home For Sale Accesories Store. Fixer or Tear Down. No fireplace Please Call: background necessary. Call Jeff at 310/657-8183

License 00957281

all listings are on

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT

REAL ESTATE

CONDOS FOR SALE KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

At least 5 years in home experience. Speak fluent English and can also speak Farsi, Russian, Hebrew, Armenian or Polish. Must have car and available for live-in positions. Call 323/655-2622 Mon.-Fri. • 10am-5pm DO NOT APPLY IF NOT EXPERIENCED.

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BEVERLY HILLS • Valid Drivers SALON license and car

OFFICE / STORES FOR LEASE

CAREGIVERS NEEDED

EXP. REHAB REALTOR HERE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA NEED CASH INVESTOR including Sun + Fri 818/746-3904 FOR DEALS. I BUY, FIX • Afternoon, early 24-Hrs: 805/558-3517 AND RESELL. GREAT evening position, Owned/Operated by R.N. some mornings but OPPORTUNITIES IN ATLANTA. SECURED Must be flexible with hours BY TRUST DEED. 20% 89 • Must Cook! R.O.I. A HOT MARKET BEAUTY SALON • 5 Years Exp. AND I ONLY FIND DEALS housekeeper IN THE BEST AREAS. • All white uniform

WELL ESTABLISHED

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WILSHIRE BLVD RETAIL FRONTAGE & SMALL OFFICE *** SUITES *** NO NNN All Utilities Included. Must Lease Now! Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

Offered at $4,495,000

BEL AIR CREST

Exquisite 5 Bedroom, 5 Bath

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns.

$6,950,000

Recently Rebuilt . Ideal Floor Plan Call Rich Baron 310-497-7949 BRE#01036838

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CHARMING & SPACIOUS HOME FOR SALE IN BEVERLY HILLS

265

WANTED TO RENT

Beverly Hills

Wanted to Rent ROOM WANTED

$1,950,000 Courier Reporter Bay Window, SEEKS Crown Moldings, 1 Bdrm. Apt. Formal Dining Room,

3 Bed 3 Bath 2,119 SQFT CALL FOR SHOWINGS.

TPG Estates BRE# 01920159

310/617-1600

265

WANTED TO RENT

For Rent

$1,500 - $2,000 In Beverly Hills or West L.A. Area. With dog. Please Call: 310/278-1322 x-105 Amazing References

Retired Writer, Animal Photog. Quiet Gentleman Seeks ASAP to Relocate To Studio or Bedroom in Home. 22 Years Same Residence in Malibu. Please Call Joe:

310/871-3220

For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

407

Garage/Storage For Rent/Wanted

SANTA MONICA 427 Montana Ave.

Storage Space Av a i l a b l e for Rent. Close to Beach . Please Call: 310/394-7132

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

CULVER CITY Adjacent

License 00957281

3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Home

all listings are on

CenturyCityLiving.com

NOW AVAILABLE

2-Separate entrances, 2 outdoor decks, wood & tile floors, granite counters. $3,500/Month

GATED 5 STAR LUXURY PROPERTIES

HANCOCK PARK

Vintage Hollywood Style Spanish Home 3 Bdrm.+2 Bath +Bonus Rm. Lrg. liv. rm., breakfast rm., central air, w/d. Near major studios. $7,500/Month Furnished/Unfurnished Call: 917/903-5232

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4 Bedroom + 2-1/2 Bath

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Jumbo Balcony. Quiet Location Bamboo Floors. Quartz Counters. New Appliances. Crystal Stall Shower

PARK PLACE

LUXURY CONDO

PENTHOUSE

1 BDRM + LRG LOFT + BONUS RM + 2 BA.

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Real Estate Listings Call: 310-278-1322 or visit us at

www. bhcourier .com

9520 W. Olympic Blvd. $2,600/Month No Pets Completely Remodeled

or Great Office

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1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

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Freshly Painted, • • • • • • New Carpet, With Central Air, B R I G H T & S PA C I O U S Large Walk-in Closet. B E V E R LY H I L L S Includes All Utilities, LIVING. Private Entrance, Balcony, dishwasher, Secured Bldg.+Prkg. elevator, intercom Nonsmoker, No Pets. entry, on-site $1,625/Month laundry, parking. 310/247-8929 P LEASE C ALL :

Lisa: 310/612-6318

$3,100/MO.

Small Covered Balcony. Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills School District. LaPeerApt@aol.com

————— WILSHIRE CORRIDOR • • LU X U RY • • High Rise Condo For Lease

Higher Floor - Great View

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 2 Parking Side by Side 24hr Full Service Bldg. Pool Jacuzzi Gym Party Rm Central Air-Conditioning New Carpet & Paint Refrig - Washer - Dryer

• REDUCED • $4,150/Month Call 323/933-9544

LE PARC $7,800/mo.

ONE CENTURY $17,900 to $19,000/mo.

310/275-5304

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Shown By Appointment. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

8544 BURTON WAY Call 310/273-6770 or 213/444-8865

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Coldwell Banker

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BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Apartment For Rent Gorgeous Large BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS Studio Apartment 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. LUXURIOUS 2 BDRM, 2 BATH In Beverly Hills • •

PENTHOUSE 441 N. Oakhurst Dr. $4300/MONTH 3 BDRM. + 3 BATH Pool • BEVERLY HILLS • Balcony. New Appliances 2126 sf., balcony with Vaulted Ceiling. Walk-in Closet 2 Bd.+1.5 Ba. • $2,895 $7,295 Month great view, central air Washer Dryer Please Call Robin X-LARGE LUXURY APT. washer/dryer, micro310/968-0605 CENTURY PARK EAST Newly decorated. wave, pool, exerise All new interior. $2,650 to $4,500/mo. BEVERLY HILLS room. • $6,200/Mo. New carpet+drapes, newly 310/980-1256 PARK PLACE •• HOUSE •• remodeled kitch+bathrm., 3 BDRM. + 3.5 BATH 310/278-8861 x-2087 $4,000 to $5,495/mo. appliances, w/d hook-ups, 208 S. RODEO DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS APT CENTURY TOWERS walk-in closet, hi-ceilings. Gourmet Kitchen, 3 Bd.+3 Ba. • $4,395 $5,750 to $8,900/mo. Shared backyard. No pets. Remodeled Bathrooms, 310/271-6811 • Great Condition • Central A/C, Hardwood Floors. CENTURY HILL Bright Southwest Cell: 310/994-4122 $5,850 to $6,200/mo. Beverly Hills Schools. Exposure. Every room Must see! 439 S. Rexford $7,400/Month has French Doors to

Steve Geller

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Private deck, large closets, New Bath/Granite-Kit/ *BEL AIR Dwash/Stove/Carpet granite counters kitchen *WESTWOOD Central Air Conditioning and bathrooms, stainless *CENTURY CITY Security-Gate/Parking steel appliances. Berber Two Tandem Parking CENTURY PARK EAST carpet & harwood foors, Call 310/721-3769 verticle blinds. Fireplace, ————— 1 BED+DEN+2 BATHS HILLS ————— 310/435-3693 washer & dryer in unit, BEVERLY $3,650/MONTH 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath WEST HOLLYWOOD — ————–––– High Corner.Large Balcony Secured building with $2,595/Month Near Fairfax/S.M. Bl. * BEVERLY HILLS * Unobstructed City & Ocean 8725 Clifton Way courtyard garden view. New kitchen w/ granite Bright & Airy Views. Wrap around floor to counter tops, stainless Newly Remodeled 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • $1,575 Choice location. ceiling Windows. Granite steel refrigerator, stove, flr., all hardwood Large & Spacious Counters. Bamboo Floors. Near Beverly Center, dishwasher. New marble Ground +tile flrs., updated kitch- 3 Bdrm. + 2 Bath Updated Baths Cedars-Sinai, Restaurants, bathrooms, new carpet, en, a/c in bdrm.+liv. rm. Penthouse 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH Pet-friendly. Trader Joes, Etc. No Pets, bright 2nd story parking, laundry, outside $3,350/MONTH Lrg. unit. Balcony, NON-SMOKING. Non-smoking building. Renovated. High Floor storage. Pet OK.

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1311 Roscomare Rd.

440

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F URNISHED & U NFURNISHED

323/870-5884

OPEN HOUSE Sunday • 2-5pm Lower Bel Air

440

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R E A L E S TAT E

926 S. BEDFORD ST. NEWLY REMODELED LIGHT AND BRIGHT

————— BEVERLY HILLS 218 S. Tower Dr.

•• 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •• • •• Single •• • • •

Old World Charm! LARGE LUXURY 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Bright, intercom entry, First floor with A/C and 2 parking.

$2,550/MO. Sam: 310/422-6026

Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry facility, elevator, prkg. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • Close to Cedars, restaurants, shopping & transportation.

• 310/276-1528 •

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BEVERLY HILLS CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS • • • • • • • • • & SHOPPING. •

fridge, stove, laundry fac.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. •

• • 316 S. REEVES DR BEVERLY HILLS French doors in bdrm. to • 221 S. Doheny Dr. patio overlooking pool • APT. #A 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • GORGEOUS UNITS • 310/531-3992

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Formal dining and living Spacious, hardwood flrs., Central air, huge closets, built-in room, hardwood floors, pool, elevator, Quartz counter tops, tile in a/c, dishwasher, pool, on-site laundry, elevator, controlled kitchen & bathroom, washer intercom entry. access, laundry and dryer in unit. Parking. 320 N. La Peer Dr. facilities. No pets. $2,295/MO. • 310/246-0290 •

Call Murray at 818/321-1942

424/343-0015 Great Location!

CLOSE TO S H O P S & D I N I N G

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In The HEART of BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 170 N. Crescent Dr.

BEL AIR CREST $18,000/mo.

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, Pet PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 270

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2 BEDROOMS starting at $3795 3 BEDROOMS starting at $4250

Available for immediate move in. Open house ever y day from 11am to 5pm, call before heading over.

www.rentwiseman.com • 310-473-3000

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

* * * * * * * Large & Bright. Pool, a/c, balcony, stove, dishwasher, laundry rm., prkg., intercom entry, elevator.

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

310/858-8133

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Border of BRENTWOOD BEVERLY HILLS The Carlton

440

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440

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

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WEST L.A.

• WESTWOOD • CULVER CITY MID-WILSHIRE

~ 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. ~

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath •

321 S. Sherbourne Dr. 11666 Goshen Ave. 10933 Rochester Ave. 1628 Westgate Ave.

• • Spacious • • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • •• ••

BEVERLY HILLS

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba. B r i g h t & A i r y. Dishwasher, Single+1 Bath

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Jr. Executive

3830 Vinton Ave.

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Single

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340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

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

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• Spacious a/c, fireplace, ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) ( • ) Intercom entry, on-sight Pool, sauna, Balcony, controlled pool, controlled access, parking, on-sight WiFi, central air/heat, intercom entry, access, parking, laundry fac., prkg. laundry facility. fireplace, patio, elevator, on-site elevator, on-site laundry. • 310/247-8689 • controlled access, Close to transportation. • Free WiFi Access • laundry, parking. Close to shopping, 310/473-5061 310/820-1810 Close to Cedars-Sinai, pool, elevator, parking, All Utilities Paid. great restaurants Beverly Center & laundry facility. 310/841-2367 and Metro. W S L. WESTWOOD 310/312-9871

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Trendy Robertson Bl.

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Shopping & Dining in 1236 Amhearst Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. **CENTURY CITY** • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. Brentwood Village • Spacious Units • • • • • • 2220 S. Beverly Glen 309 S. Sherbourne Dr.

1 Bd. + 1 Ba.

LAFAYETTE PARK 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • 274 LAFAYETTE PARK PL. 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • SINGLE • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Dishwasher, a/c, • • WiFi, pool, elevator, ••••••

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• BRENTWOOD •

• • • • • •

125 N. Barrington Av.

1 Bd.+Den+1.5 Ba.

N E W LY U P D AT E D

• • Lots of • • controlled access, on- Character & Charm! sight laundry, parking. Glass Fireplace C l o s e t o U . C . L . A . Newly Remodeled. 310/820-8584 310/473-1509 New hardwood flrs., granite counters, ~ WEST L.A. ~ stainless steel appl., 1675 Colby Ave. W I L S H I R E *** C O R R I D O R alcove fireplace, *** 10530-10540 fridge, laundry facility, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Wilshire Bl. gated parking, intercom Includes: • 310/476-2181 • Spacious & Bright. Granite counters, A / C , b a l c o n y, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ entry, WiFi and more. Close to shopping, • 310/552-8064 • Fireplace, balcony, dishwasher, stove, dining & schools. Rooftop jacuzzi • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • laundry facility, intercom entry, with panoramic subterranean prkg. • S i n g l e. • on-sight laundry, prkg. Near Whole Foods. B R E N T W O O D city views. 310/477-0072 Good closet space, a/c, • • • • • elevator, dishwasher, • 2 Bdrm. controlled access. Close + 2 Bath • to Cedars/shops/trans. Upscale, Bright, 310/247-8689 Gorgeous & Spacious. With Pool, balcony, B R E N T W O O D central air, fireplace, 904-908 Granville Av. elevator, intercom S i n g l e entry, parking. gym.

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controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

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310/592-4511

11730 SUNSET BLVD.

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EWLY

BRENTWOOD 11933 Darlington Ave.

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2 Bd.+2 Ba. Bright & Sunny Spacious, balcony, large closets, hardwood flrs., refrigerator, on-sight laundry, prkg.

310/473-1509 Close to Shops & Restaurants.

REMODELED

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• Jr. Executive 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

922 S. Barrington Av.

11988 Kiowa Ave.

• 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath •

••••••• 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. •••••••

Fireplace, balcony, wet bar, dishwasher, laundry facility, elevator, parking.

1433 Armacost Ave.

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LOS ANGELES

401 S. HOOVER St.

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

with valet, lush garden surrounding pool, Control access, pool, on-sight laundry, gym, elevator, etc. dishwasher, elevator, a/c unit, kitchenette. Hrwd. flrs., granite on-site laundry 323/879-9611 counters, dishwasher, and parking. central air, balcony. Close to Museums, 213/385-4751 The Grove • Free WiFi • & Restaurants. Call: 310/470-4474

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WEST

L.A.

1236 Amhearst Ave. 1769-1775 • Spacious Units • N. Sycamore Av.

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS • • • • • APT. RENTAL • Single * * * * * *

“The Mission” • Westwood •

• Bachelor Controlled access, laundry facility. Utilities Included.

323/851-3790 Large & Bright Unit. Close To U.C.L.A. Elevator, controlled • • • • • * HOLLYWOOD * 310/477-6856 Close to shops+dining. access, on-site 310/826-0541 laundry facility, • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. • WESTWOOD • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. balcony, parking. * * * * * BRENTWOOD 550 Veteran Ave. Close to • • • • • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. Brentwood Village, 11640 Kiowa Ave. • • • • • 6-Month Lease Avail. Shops & Restaurants. • • • • • • • • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * * * * * * * * * * * Newly Updated • • 310/826-4889 • Every Extra Luxury Newly Remodeled 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • S i n g l e custom cabinets, granite Great Views countertops, stone entry, Great views, controlled BRENTWOOD • • • • • • • • • • • • • pool, health club, spa. 925 S. Barrington Ave. Balcony, dishwasher, Very spacious, access, balcony, • Free WiFi Access • a/c, heated pool, WiFi, 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath granite counters, elevator, lrg. pool, elevator controlled microwave, intercom • Close to UCLA • prkg, on-sight laundry. Hardwood floors, 1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. access, on-site laundry, entry, on-sight laundishwasher, on-site H IKING IN R UNYON L.A., 90024 parking. Close to laundry & parking. dry, parking & WiFi. C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD Contact Mgr.: Brentwood Village, 310/826-0541 Very close to UCLA B OWL /N IGHTLIFE . Shops & Restaurants. & Westwood Village. • 310/864-0319 • Close to shopping, 323/467-8172 dining & transportation. • 310/826-4889 • 310/208-5166

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• • • • • • • • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. 615 S. Cochran Ave. • • Single • Controlled access, • • • • • • • •

WEST L.A.

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BRENTWOOD

Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioned, new hrwd. flrs., designer finishes, balcony, ceiling fan, elevator, controlled access. Fitness ctr, yoga room, wi-fi, skyview lounge w/ outdoor fireplace, laundry facilities. Easy freeway access 213/382-102 1

∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ —————–––– ————— ∞ Luxury • Living • MIRACLE MILE •

2 Bd. + 2 Ba. B RIGHT & S PACIOUS . ••••••• Balcony, Dishwasher, Rooftop pool, controlled access deck, central air, on-sight laundry, prkg. elevator, intercom 310/479-0700 entry, on-sight laundry, gym, parking. • Free WiFi Access • W E S T W O O D ~ 310/476-3824 ~ 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e . •• BRENTWOOD & •• • •• U.C.L.A. CLOSE • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. •

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213/732-9849

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2 Bdrm.+2 Bath

Dishwasher, a/c, controlled access, on-site parking & laundry facility.

310/820-8584

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204762 The following is/are doing business as: KITA LANAI 2) DADDY CHEST BUFF 3) SINFUL 7 369 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Marqietta Johnson 369 S. Doheny Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Marqietta Johnson, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204763 The following is/are doing business as: CAA EXPERIENTIAL 1038-B Princeton Dr., Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; CAA Sports LLC 2000 Avenue of The Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Jeffrey Freedman, General Counsel: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204877 The following is/are doing business as: TH3RD BRAIN MANAGEMENT 1888 Century Park East #900, Los Angeles, CA 90067; Burbetto Productions LLC 4220 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed June 2016: Jake Udell, Managing Member: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016204764 The following is/are doing business as: CHEESE & OLIVE 4774 Park Granada #8464, Calabasas, CA 91302; Eric Ohanians 4774 Park Granada #8468, Calabasas, CA 91302; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Eric Ohanians, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 16, 2016; Published: August 26, September 02, 09, 16, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016214063 The following is/are doing business as: TWO BARKING DOGS 328 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Cathy Sedacca 328 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Jeffrey Sedacca 328 S. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: COPARTNERS, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Cathy Sedacca, Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2016; Published: September 02, 09, 16, 23, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216858 The following is/are doing business as: MICHELLE DARES 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Mihaela Blidarescu 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Mihaela Blidarescu, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216856 The following is/are doing business as: RIFKIN DDS INC. 441 S. Beverly Dr. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rodney Raanan DDS Inc. 441 S. Beverly Dr. #4, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed: Rodney Raanan, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216857 The following is/are doing business as: 1) BRAIN HEALTH CENTER CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE 2) BRAIN HEALTH ACUPUNTURE CENTER 3) B.H.C.C.A. 4) B.H.C.A. 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Linda Y. Ho 201 N. Robertson Blvd. #207, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 30, 2011: Linda Y. Ho, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016216859 The following is/are doing business as: 1) GOLDHAMMER ART AND DESIGN 2) GOLDHAMMER 3) AMBER GOLDHAMMER ART STUDIO AND GALLERY 4) AMBER GOLDHAMMER STUDIO AND GALLERY 5) GOLDHAMMER STUDIO AND GALLERY 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA 90403; A Goldhammer 1223 Wilshire Blvd. #231, Santa Monica, CA 90403; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 2016: A Goldhammer, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 31, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016209087 The following is/are doing business as: SGSBC ART PARTNERSHIP 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Douglas R. Stone 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Richard M. Genow 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Mitchell Smelkinson 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Allison H. Binder 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Chad M. Christopher 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Matthew S. Rosen 9665 Wilshire Blvd. Fl. 5, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 2016: Douglas R. Stone, General Partner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 02, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016213918 The following is/are doing business as: CONTINENTAL PACIFIC 3820 Main St. 2nd Flr., Culver City, CA 90232; Gustavo Lamanna 3820 Main St. 2nd Flr., Culver City, CA 90232; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 2016: Gustavo Lamanna, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 29, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2016219320 The following is/are doing business as: COLOR ME MINE BEVERLY HILLS 233-A S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Color Me Mars, Inc. 233-A. S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Fabz Enterprises, Inc. 233-A. S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: JOINT VENTURE, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed August 2003: Fred Anderson, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 02, 2016; Published: September 09, 16, 23, 30, 2016 LACC N/C

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Guest Editorial by Robert K. Tanenbaum

BLUE LIVES MATTER In heroic, expert fashion, our police have committed to protecting all of us, all of the time – City Hall must pay our police commensurate with their unequaled, extremely high level of service. Recent assassinations of police: Outrages of immense destruction–atrocities that defy civilized society. For the families of the fallen, it means unbearable sorrow in perpetuity. Given the impotence of political will combined with the extreme, radical, deviant, delusional ideologue’s espousals to assassinate police nationwide, our men and women who wear blue are in peril as potential targets. Moreover, criminals are more brazen and emboldened, challenging police even during routine stops. After the recent murders of police in Dallas, the children of our police are asking: “Daddy, can this happen to you?” Beverly Hills Police Department’s complement of sworn officers is 128. We should have at least 140. The department is understaffed. At present, in order to maintain sufficient staffing levels to protect us adequately, every officer, on the average, must work a minimum of 2 to 3 extra shifts per month. Increase in calls for assistance and reports of crimes committed in our City are attributable to an overall increase in crime. Last year, multiple occurrences of aggressive and combative criminal behavior resulted in severe injury to our onduty police personnel resulting, in some cases, to forced retirement due to physical injury. Notwithstanding the extra burdens, both psychological and physical that are now part of the job, our police, almost always, still are the first on-scene responders to medical and structure fire calls where they courageously enter crisis areas to provide CPR and other life-saving acts. Presently, City Hall is negotiating a new contract with our police. Surprisingly, Santa Monica and Newport Beach pay their police more than ours receive. In fact, during the last 5 years, BHPD received only a 1-percent raise in base pay. Living expenses are paid from takehome base pay. As of the recent fiscal year, police are 12-percent behind in base pay compared to our fire department personnel. Under the outstanding leadership of BHFD Chief Ralph Mundell, our firefighters have been well represented and are ranked #1 across the board in compensation as compared with eight of our neighboring cities. Yet, our police officers rank third in the same comparisons.

This anomaly must be remedied. Beverly Hills can well afford it. Not only do we have a portfolio of approximately $595 million but also City Hall issued a “projected revenues over expenditures through 2019-20” which forecasts almost a $15 million increase above 2014-15 revenues. Additionally, City Hall spends millions on outside consultants. For example, this year from Jan. 1 to Aug. 4, the City has already spent $2.085 million on consultancies. During the attempt to widen Santa Monica Boulevard and encroach upon and diminish Beverly Gardens Park in contemplation of a bike lane, instead of tasking our Department of Public Works to do the job it is well-equipped to perform, City Hall out-sourced the work to a consultant firm that received a $1.9 million contract. Public safety is our single most important civic institution. The police and fire-fighters are always there for our psychological comfort and physical protection. They are not staff. They need to be and remain independent, valorous, and extraordinarily brave public servants. The police do not make inquiry of the city manager if “probable cause” exists prior to making an arrest. Nor do firefighters require City Hall staff to inform and/or direct their on-going readiness and training program or their methodology for fighting fires. Compared to the expertise and intense experience of the leadership of our public safety agencies, City Hall’s senior staff knows about as much about policing and fire-fighting as may be placed on the head of a pin! To compensate BHPD properly, it seems eminently fair and just that police officers takehome base pay be increased 10-percent that will yield an extra $9,100 per officer per year. Such a base pay increase computes to 0.4-percent of the City’s total budget. In total dollars, the raise equals $2.5 million. Policing has been altered irrevocably. More jeopardy exists today than ever before. Any stop can result in a deadly ambush. Our police choose to work here and are committed to keeping us safe and protected. To serve us, they commute, on the average, 20-50 miles each way. The “bell” tolls now for City Hall to act. Political back-slapping rhetoric will not suffice. Talk is cheap. We are obligated to mete-out just compensation for our police’s excellence remembering that without it, precious little at City Hall will matter. Robert K. Tanenbaum is a multi-best selling author and a former mayor of Beverly Hills

And As Resident Hal Lifson Says.... ‘You Meet The Nicest People In Beverly Hills’ You never know when or where you can make a lifelong friend here in our neighborhood. It was 10 years ago this month I met my buddy Alex Yip at Beverly Hills High School, where we were both doing our workouts on the track. Alex, then 16, was between 10th and 11th grades and a great athlete on the track and cross country teams at BHHS, as well as a top student, on permit from Hancock Park. Over that summer in 2006, Alex met my wife Brigitte, also a runner and our new daughter Soﬁa, then only a few months old. I was impressed by his discipline as a runner and what good manners he had. Alex always gave me the right of

way on the track in “lane one” even though he was much faster. I remembered my days training for the ﬁrst few L.A. Marathons in the mid 1980s when I was in my twenties like Alex, doing my own tough interval workouts at Beverly High and my alma mater Harvard Westlake School. I became closer friends with Alex and our friendship has really blossomed with Beverly Hills as a backdrop. Alex has spent many days and nights taking in the beautiful streets to walk on here in our City and many family meals at Brighton Coffee Shop, Beverliz Cafe, Nate n’Als and Burger Lounge. He is now like an older brother to the girls and

part of the family. We have even become good friends with his parents Fanda and Tony Yip, who also love dining and and traversing our town in search of the perfect gelato. In recent years, Alex graduated from USC and has become a personal trainer while prepping to attend law school. Many cold winter nights Alex and I would be the only ones on the track joking how “we have our own private stadium” as we loop around the empty lanes. Beverly Hills is a place where quality people are out in abundance. You just have to take the time to get to know some of them and you will see your life is enriched by just being here.

Chairman 2014 Paula Kent Meehan President & Publisher Marcia Wilson Hobbs

Cartoon for the Courier by Janet Salter

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Measure HH asks residents to decide between two plans. One of the plans will be built. I’m voting yes on HH because I personally prefer one building and a garden. The alternative is two buildings. I believe El Rodeo School and the residential homes adjacent to Wilshire Boulevard and Merv Griffin Way are much better served by open, green space than a dense, 8-story building. Tara Malek ****** I support Measure HH because of the many benefits it brings to the Beverly Hills community. In addition to creating a large park open to residents, Measure HH provides $33 million more in revenue for Beverly Hills—and that’s according to the City’s own report. Millions more in revenue could pay for more teachers in our schools and faster emergency response times for police officers and firefighters. Aliya Lahijani ****** Following the recent Conference of Mayors in Indian-

apolis, Mayor John Mirisch joined more than 30 others from a dozen states to speak out in support of local control of fracking. The mayors said: “It’s vital our cities and localities are able to protect the public health and environment from fracking’s impacts.” Fracking has been shown to damage communities in a variety of ways, from contaminating drinking water to polluting the air to devastating lands. It even has a toll on infrastructure and social services by increasing fires, earthquakes, and traffic accidents. These harms will primarily fall on communities, which is why, the power to regulate fracking should be restored to those who will be most affected. Communities deserve the right to decide whether, where, and how industrial fracking operations happen within their borders. By supporting local control of fracking, Mayor Mirisch stood up for the powers of communities, like Beverly Hills, to regulate fracking in order to protect their health and quality of life. Korinna Garfield

POLICE BLOTTER

These burglaries and grand thefts have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets. BURGLARIES 08/29 500 N. Maple Dr. ($2,555) 08/31 300 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($1,850) 09/02 200 N. Almont Dr. ($150) 09/02 400 N. Palm Dr.

GRAND THEFTS 08/18 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($4,050) 08/28 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($150) 08/29 400 N. Bedford Dr. ($1,000)

The Courier Welcomes And Appreciates “Letters to the Editor” Please keep these factors in mind when submitting a letter: (1) the shorter the better; (2) keep to one topic and avoid personal insults; (3) do not send if it has appeared in any other publication; (4) include address and telephone number to verify residency.

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