Beverly Hills Courier September 20, 2013 E-edition

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Date set for Beverly Gardens Park restoration to begin.

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Nate’n Al’s veteran employee J.K. stops by for the holidays.

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The lovable Dawn is up for adoption.

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HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICE–An overflow crowd of more than 1,400 Beverly Hills residents were on hand for JEM Community Center’s High Holiday service held at El Rodeo School. Rabbi Hertzel Illulian, who conducted the free public service, is shown on stage in front of the Holy Ark with his white Talit (prayer shawl) over his head, and holding the Shofar upward. JEM is a non-denominational facility frequented by thousands of teens, children and families of all backgrounds. For information on JEM Community Center, call 310-772-0000.

Beverly Hills Cops Differ On Houston

East West Bank Will Acquire MetroBank In Texas, California

By Victoria Talbot A Beverly Hills cop has accused a fellow officer of misconduct and filed a complaint alleging workplace retaliation at the

By Laura Coleman East West Bank Chairman Dominic Ng announced Wednesday that the Pasadenabased bank will acquire

(see ‘HOUSTON,’ page 2)

Whitney Houston

By Laura Coleman Now in his third year with the Beverly Hills Unified School District, Superintendent Gary Woods has already invested more time with the City than any of his six predecessors in over a decade.

It has not been an easy second year for Woods - who has been confronted with myriad challenges - but the California-native remains committed to the

Children’s Institute hosts annual Circle Dinner in Bel Air. 8 9 22 24

George Christy, Page 6 Going Strong After 40 Years, Wolfgang Puck’s Iconic Spago Lucked In With The Best Troika Staff In Beverly Hills; All Hail Tracey Spillane Laurent Stenou And Ellen Farentino

NEW BEGINNINGS—Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s past President Annette Saleh and past Chairman Jonathan Prince were honored Monday evening at The Foundation BH launch party underwritten by Hakkasan Beverly Hills, which officially opened at 233 N. Beverly Dr. last night. “We want to be a unifying force,” said Foundation President Ronit Stone of the Beverly Hills Unified School District’s re-named fundraising arm. “We’re the same organization that we've been since 1978 [and] our mission is the same...to support the five schools in our district.” Pictured above (from left): Foundation CFO Eddie Rabin, Foundation VP Todd Okum, Foundation President Ronit Stone, Hakkasan CEO Neil Moffitt, outgoing President Annette Saleh and Board Members Jonathan Prince and Nadine Neiman (Secretary).

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

Pepperdine To Present ‘A Toast To George Schlatter’

By Steve Simmons Pepperdine University will present “Still Laugh-In: A Toast to George Schlatter,” at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25 at The Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd.

The evening celebration will pay tribute to alumnus Schlatter, the award-winning creator and executive producer of the ground-breaking network series Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.

Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

(see ‘EAST WEST,’ page 2)

Superintendent Gary Woods On Third Year In Beverly Hills

Community bands together after family’s dog is killed by a car.

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•Arts & Entertainment •Health & Wellness •Birthdays

MetroBank, which operates branches in Texas and California.

“This is a strategic merger that will significantly increase

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George Schlatter

(see ‘PEPPERDINE,’ page 3)

Gary Woods

(see ‘WOODS,’ page 11)

Saint John’s Health Center Joins Providence Family

By Laura Coleman Providence Health & Services, Southern California and SCL Health System is moving forward on its path to assume sponsorship of Saint John’s

Health Center in Santa Monica, following Monday’s definitive agreement between the two Catholic institutions, Providence (see ‘SAINT JOHN’S,’ page 2)

Heidi Klum and Project Runway ’s Tim Gunn joined the honorees at the 2013 Prime Time Creative Arts Emmy Awards at downtown’s Nokia Theatre.

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

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HOUSTON (Continued from page 1)

death scene of diva Whitney Houston.

Houston was found lifeless in a bathtub in the Beverly Hilton Hotel on the night of February 11, 2012. Patrol Sergeant Brian Weir was patrol officer on duty. He arrived on the scene following paramedics who had removed Houston's body from the tub when he arrived. Weir claims he was first officer to arrive at the hotel and he covered the body with a sheet out of respect for the decedent and to protect the scene from contamination.

Weir contends that Detective Sgt. Nutall arrived shortly after, and that he, “leaned over the decedent, removed the sheet and/or other covering from the body of the decedent to an area below the pubic region . . . and made inappropriate comments to the effect and substance that the decedent 'looked attractive for a woman of her age and current state' and

EAST WEST (Continued from page 1)

East West’s presence in Houston and allow entry into the Dallas market,” Ng said.

“Additionally, the merger further strengthens East West’s branch network in California and expands our footprint to San Diego.”

MetroCorp, parent of MetroBank, operates 18 branches under its two subsidiary banks, MetroBank and Metro United Bank. MetroBank operates 12 branches in Houston and Dallas, and Metro United Bank operates 6 branches in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. As of June 30, 2013, MetroCorp reported, on a consolidated basis, total assets of $1.6 billion, total loans of $1.2 billion and total deposits of $1.3 billion.

East West Bank has assets of $23.3 billion.

“MetroBank and Metro United Bank are both community banks with an attractive base of core retail and commercial customers and strong branch networks,” Ng said. “We are excited to be able to provide these customers with access to East West’s wider product and service capabilities and larger branch network.”

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, East West will acquire the outstanding shares of MetroCorp for the lesser of $14.60 per share and 1.72 times the per share tangible equity, as adjusted, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $273 million based on the 18,699,638 shares currently outstanding.

SAINT JOHN’S (Continued from page 1)

Southern California CEO Michael Hunn confirmed to The Courier.

“Saint John’s creates a contiguous growth in our ability to serve the community” he said, noting that it fills in a contiguous gap between Providence hospitals in the South Bay and the Valley. “It fits that expansion.”

Hunn said the transfer of sponsorship was likely to be complete in December, following adherence to multi-tiered Canon Law that culminates in the sponsors notifying Rome that the transfer is taking place. “[Monday’s] agreement ensures Saint John's is brought into the fold of one of the most advanced and connected health networks in Southern California, while retaining its Catholic identity,” said Michael Slubowski, president and CEO of SCL Health System.

The definitive agreement is the culmination of months-long discussions between the two Catholic not-for-profit healthcare groups to chart a sustainable future for Saint John's Health Center in the

BEVERLY HILLS 'Damn, she's still looking good, huh?'”

In his claim, Weir contends that Nutall's actions “treated the body in a way that Nutall knew would outrage ordinary family sensibilities,” and that Nutall actions could “potentially contaminate” the scene.

Weir contends that there was, “no legitimate law enforcement inquiry, investigative, or other proper and legal purpose,” for Nutall to remove the sheet.

Weir's claims about an incident that allegedly occurred nearly two years ago sparked a firestorm around the normally peaceful BHPD. “We're refuting the entire comments. We are not aware of any misconduct,” said BHPD Department spokesman Lieutenant Lincoln Hoshino.

Weir is claiming that he was subjected to retaliation as a result of filing a complaint against Nutall and that he suffered economic and non-economic damages.

The shareholders of MetroCorp will receive two thirds of the merger consideration in shares of East West common stock and the remainder in cash. The exchange ratio for determining the number of shares of East West common stock deliverable to shareholders of MetroCorp will be based on the weighted average closing price of East West’s common stock over a 60 trading day measurement period ending five days prior to the closing.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement to merge with East West,” said MetroCorp CEO George M. Lee, who will be joining East West as a Senior Advisor and Chairman of the newly formed Texas Strategic Markets Advisory Council. “As one of the top performing banks in the nation, East West has the balance sheet, scale and expertise to provide strong value for MetroCorp’s shareholders, customers and employees. Additionally, East West and MetroCorp share the same values and vision, making this combination a cultural fit as well.”

The transaction, which was unanimously approved by the East West and MetroCorp Boards of Directors, is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2014. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by MetroCorp shareholders and regulatory approvals. The transaction adds six branches to East West’s California branch network, including one branch in San Diego, while growing the bank’s holdings in Texas from one branch to 13, including 9 in Houston and 4 in Dallas. era of comprehensive health reform. In June, SCL Health and Providence signed a non-binding letter of intent for the proposed sponsorship transfer.

Hunn said he was looking forward to working with the “incredible” physicians at Saint John’s and would be investing into strengthening the award-winning L.A. hospital’s infrastructure, such as by installing Epic electronic medical record software.

“For decades, Saint John's has stood for quality and compassionate care, as a leader in our industry, and is respected nationally,” he said. “We are both humbled and honored that SCL Health chose Providence to continue this tradition of excellence and we look forward to working with the physicians, the staff, the foundation and the community to ensure that legacy is sustained.”

The definitive agreement is subject to customary regulatory approval as well as review and approval by the California attorney general. The transfer of canonical sponsorship to Providence Ministries is subject to approval by the Archbishop of Los Angeles and the Holy See.

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PEPPERDINE (Continued from page 1)

Hosted by the Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture and Pepperdine University Libraries, the tribute serves as a benefit for the creation of the George Schlatter Comedy Collection at the university and will feature such celebrities as Lily Tomlin, Goldie Hawn, Shirley MacLaine, JoAnne Worley, David Foster, Tim Conway and Larry King.

“I’ve had the honor of working with a number of great American comics and entertainers,” said Schlatter, who is credited with launching the careers of such entertainers as Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Robin Williams and Ellen DeGeneres. “Yet the most rewarding part of my career has been fostering new talent. Through this partnership with Pepperdine University, I hope to support the next generation of comedic voices through workshops and programs that illustrate the art of improv, writing, and performance.”

Over his 50-year entertainment career, Schlatter has created such shows as Real People, produced presidential inaugurations and entertainment specials starring Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Shirley MacLaine, Sammy Davis, and Diana Ross, among others.

Schlatter produced the first five Grammy Awards shows, and is the creator and producer of the annual American Comedy Awards which aired for 15 years and recognized the contributions of comedic actors and performers.

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He has received numerous honors including five Emmy Awards, winning twice for Laugh-In as “Outstanding Musical or Variety Program. “ Most recently Schlatter and Whoopi Goldberg co-produced a special on the life of Moms Mabley which includes interviews with Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, Quincy Jones, Tommy Smothers, Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Kathy Griffin, and many others.

“This is our chance to honor a lifetime of service—to the art of comedy and the joy of laughter,” said Craig Detweiler, director of the Center for Entertainment, Media and Culture. “What’s more, this evening will continue George’s lifelong commitment to comedy by creating a gathering place and living laboratory at Pepperdine to nurture student talent.”

The toast launches Pepperdine’s Hollywood Visionaries and Beyond series which explores the culture of faith, family legacies, and the entertainment industry and is made possible through the support of the Brenden Mann Foundation.

A library exhibit, film screenings, and a series of panel discussions will be hosted at Pepperdine’s Malibu campus throughout the fall. A two-day forum, “Women in Hollywood: Negotiating the System,” sponsored by Pepperdine’s Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution will conclude the series on Nov. 15.

The evening begins with a VIP sponsor reception at 7 p.m.

For ticket information, visit www.pepperdine.edu/still-laugh-in or call 310-506-4115.

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B E V E R LY H I L L S M A I N N E W S G R O U N D BREAKING— The City will host a ceremony on Oct. 13 to mark the beginning of the Beverly Gardens Park restoration project. Left is an architectural rendering of the Beverly Gardens Lily Pond by Mia Lehrer and Associates, the firm overseeing the restoration.

City Council Amends Federal Transit Administration Suit

By Victoria Talbot In closed session last week the Beverly Hills City Council voted 4-1 to amend their lawsuit against the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) with Councilmember Willie Brien dissenting.

The additional complaint is an amendment to the National Environmental Policy

erly Drive and Canon Drive on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. beneath the Beverly Hills sign.

The restoration project is a public-private partnership between the City of Beverly Hills and the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park (FOBGP). Through

the contributions of many, the treasured green space that frames the lush residential district will remain beautiful for another generation.

Phase one of the restoration project centers around the (see ‘LILY POND,’ page 12)

Beverly Hills High School Welcomes Back Dance Teacher Dana Findley

Dana Findley

By Chantel Bernabo Former Horace Mann Assistant Principal Dana Findley has come back to Beverly Hills High School to work as the school’s new dance teacher.

Findley, a college graduate from the University of Illinois, moved to California and began

her teaching career at Beverly Hills High School from 1996 to 2003 as the school’s coach in dance team and cheerleading.

While she was teaching, Findley also acquired two additional master's degrees in curriculum and instruction, and in fine arts and (see ‘FINDLEY’ page 12)

It’s A Deli Life For Nate’n Al’s J.K.

By Laura Coleman Joseph “J.K.” Kornblum, 81, can rattle off stories about the “good old days” endlessly and he can cut a side of pastrami like no other, which is likely why, over the years, hundreds, if not thousands of Nate’n Al regulars have asked

SWEET MORNING– Beverly Hills Police Department officers will give back to the community on Sunday with a special pancake breakfast. Pictured (from left): last year Officer Julian Reyes, Officer Phil Arriaga and Sgt. George DeMarois cooked up pancakes in front of the station.

Beverly Hills Police Officers Association 17th Annual Pancake Breakfast On Sunday

By Victoria Talbot The Beverly Hills Police Officers Association is celebrating the annual Police Service Day and Pancake Break-

fast Sunday by cooking up pancakes from 8 a.m. to noon in front of the station on Rexford Drive in the Civic Center.

In addition to breakfast

families can tour the station and enjoy live demonstrations that will make for great photo opportunities for everyone. Just (see ‘PANCAKE’ page 12)

CYBER SAFETY–In an effort to educate students about staying safe in the online world, as part of Digital Literacy Week, Sgt. George DeMarois talked to Beverly Hills students about making smart choices on the Internet, in addition to educating them about creating a good reputation as they tread their way on the “forever” online world. Pictured (from left): at Horace Mann, Shelanee Fernando (school counselor); Chris Hertz (director of Academic Excellence/Technology); Ethan Eils; Horace Mann Principal Kessler; Jeremiah Klapper; and BHPD Sgt. George DeMarois.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

(see ‘FTA,’ page 11)

FAMILY NOSH — Third generation Nate’n Al owner Mark Mendelson (far left) with longtime employee Joseph (J.K.) Kornblum, who’s been a part of the Beverly Hills delicatessen since it opened in 1945.

“He’s part of the family,” Mendelson told The Courier.

Lily Pond Groundbreaking Date Set

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills set the date for the official groundbreaking ceremony at Beverly Gardens Park. The ceremony will take place in the park beside the lily pond that will be restored between Bev-

Act (NEPA) lawsuit and claims that the FTA did not follow the Administrative Procedure Act to prepare a supplemental document reflecting the school district's seismic study findings. The FTA failed to reconsider their decision to align the subway beneath Beverly Hills High School to reflect

for J.K. These days, the longtime Nate’n Al employee who retired five years ago to Palm Springs, cameos at the Beverly Hills institution during Jewish Holidays, like last week’s Yom Kippur, Christmas, and when(see ‘J.K.,’ page 12)

LOVE FOR DAWN–Delta Dawn is a female Cocker Spaniel who is about seven months old. She has seen too much of this harsh world for her tender young age, having been abandoned by a backyard breeder in Lancaster. She is now being well taken care of by the humane, rescue only pet store ShelterHopePetShop.org .

Those interested in adopting this lovely lass may call 818-453-5798.

Phoenix Rises Again (Sort Of)

By Victoria Talbot After a turbulent slap down that left the Phoenix Restaurant dark for a month for code violations the owners were once again before the planning commission Thursday.

This time they came to plea for extended hours amidst their ashes after the commission had graciously allowed

them to rise again.

The Phoenix, located at 14 La Cienega Blvd. amidst the resolute institutions of Restaurant Row, is a hybrid bar and restaurant. Noise disrupted the neighborhood for more than a year with loud partying into the wee hours.

After a year of exhaustive complaints reached deaf ears, (see ‘PHOENIX.,’ page 18)

BAD SIGN–This “confused” sign on Cory Avenue backing up to houses on Oakhurst is the second entrant in The chalCourier’s lenged sign contest.

Hidden at the top by foliage is a sign that alerts motorist to overnight parking restrictions.

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CELEBRATE LOCAL—Vice Mayor Lili Bosse and Park Ranger Richard Kleimeier enjoy the sunshine and local produce at the Beverly Hills Farmers Market.

G I V I N G BAC K — Esme Bernstein, who attends El Rodeo, embraces Winnie, who was killed by a car on Sept. 10 in front of the family’s home on Spalding. Following Winnie’s death, the community banded in support.

CLIPPER GIRLS SHARE SPIRIT—Members of the L.A. Clippers’ Dance Squad made a recent visit to Country Villa Terrace. “Team Spirit,”as the team is known, shared stories and hugs with residents who also enjoyed some of the girls’ fast-paced dance routines. Residents loved the program and promises from the squad to keep in touch. Resident audience members included, from left, back: Ed Ingeneri and Sarah Graham; middle row: Patricia Casey and Michael Mandell and front, Saltanat Azizi and Ralph Galindo.

Photo by Linda Goldfinger

Beverly Hills Police Officer Weir's Allegations Of Misconduct Left No Paper Trail

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills Police Sergeant Brian Weir has filed a complaint with the California labor department alleging that the Beverly Hills Police Department removed him from his “coveted position” with the SWAT and K-9 units; denied him promotions, training and

overtime compensation; removed him from supervisory duties and subjected him to disparaging remarks and harassment. He claims he was ostracized and received harassing documents. But Beverly Hills Police spokesman, Lincoln Hoshino says there is no record of any complaint filed

by Sergeant Weir.

“The Beverly Hills Police are refuting the entire complaint. No paper trail exists.

We are not aware of any formal report made by the complainant.”

Hoshino said Nutall's actions were not out of line.

(See ‘MISCONDUCT,’ page 18)

Death Of Family Dog Brings Community Together

By Laura Coleman When the Bernstein’s dog Winnie was killed last week by a car in front of their family home on Spalding, right next to Beverly Hills High School, there

were two reasons to cry: the first, for the loss of their beloved pet, and the second, for the tremendous outpouring of community support that followed.

(See ‘COMMUNITY,’ page 18)

ANNUAL BASH—The El Rodeo PTA-sponsored family fun day fundraiser will take place Sunday at El Rodeo. This year’s theme: Barnyard Bash!

Rides, games, activities, food and fun will be non-stop at the school from noon to 4 p.m.

Pictured (from left): students at last year’s fun day: Livi Maizes, Lauren Ramras, Eliana Glosman, Lizzy Brooks, Emily Gilberg and Lily Nol.

Hazardous And E-Waste Disposal On Sept. 28

By Victoria Talbot The City of Beverly Hills hosts the annual Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Public Works building at 345 Foothill Rd. Residents can bring their waste to be safely disposed by the County and

Sanitation Districts.

Hazardous waste includes many common household items such as paint, pool supplies, oven cleaner, expired pharmaceuticals or even used motor oil.

E-waste includes any household electronic devices, including computers, televisions, key-

boards, printers and any CPUs or monitors.

Bring the items packed in cardboard boxes to prevent spillage during transport.

For a complete list of acceptable items visit www.888CleanLA.com

Orna, David Delrahim To Be Honored At Tree of Life Gala In The Beverly Hills Hotel The Jewish National Fund (JNF) will host its annual Tree of Life Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event, which starts at 5:30 p.m., will honor local residents Orna and David Delrahim .

“We are proud to be honoring Orna and David with this year’s Tree of Life award,” said JNF Los Angeles Executive Director Allison Krumholz.

For more contact Johanna Rose at jnfevents@jnf.org or 323.964.1400 x965.

David & Orna Delrahim

GIVING BACK—Emma Goldstein who is a second grade student at El Rodeo, generously donated funds to the PTA from her lemonade stand over the summer. She is pictured left with El Rodeo Principal Dave Hoffman and her teacher Rebecca Metrano.

Be Great Fest Celebrates Tech at Pacific Design Center

By Laura Coleman Tuesday night’s “Be Great Fest” at the Pacific Design Center, packed with executives from television and movie studios, entrepreneurs, and various professionals, spoke volumes as to the strength of the future of start-ups in Los Angeles.

“Ranked #3 in the global startup ecosystem, we See promise in Los Angeles and strongly believe in bringing LA’s tech startup scene to the

No. 1 position,” said Lin Miao, Managing Partner with Be Great Partners, which hosted the event.

The event, which boasted multiple open bars, the STEAM Carnival by Two Bit Circus, Wolfgang Puck catering, and music by DJ Politik, merged science with technology through high-tech, interactive games and exhibitions.

From paint that turns any (See ‘BE GREAT,’ page 19)

GEORGE CHRISTY

Nothing like it.

A love match for our town, that later became a colossus the world over was birthed.

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G i o r g i o Moroder baptized it Spago, translating as “string” in Italian.

Who knows why remains a mystery. Whatever, the name clicked.

We early bird regulars may never forget the swooning heat and the good times, month after month, after the original Spago unlocked those doors on Horn Avenue.

Our triumphant troika of Ellen Farentino, Tracey Spillane and Laurent Steunou are evolutionary the heralded managers at Spago in Beverly in its day, Wolf built Hills that Wolfgang Puck lucked into. an open kitchen

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where he and proteges roasted, ou’re very lucky when steamed, sauteed and baked you find good people, and Spago’s sought-after dishes. they’ll pass your expectations after they’re hired. But what lso, putting their finishmatters is keeping them … ing touches on Wolf’s soon-tothat’s what counts,” acknowl- be classic pizza creation. edges wunderkind chef/mag- Topped with Scottish smoked nate Wolfgang Puck. salmon over light swirls of sour cream and thinnest curls of purn 1982, Wolf created the ple onion on the crispiest crust, iconic Spago. His then-wife it was named the “Jewish Barbara Lazaroff designed the Pizza” by none other than fun-friendly dining room, with director Billy Wilder. A frethe windows facing nighttime quent diner with wife Audrey, Los Angeles on the Sunset Strip inviting pals the likes of Tonight in West Hollywood. Manager Show producer Freddie de Tom Kaplan, who remains with Cordova with wife Janet.

Wolf to this day and now over- Joanna and Johnny Carson, sees the Las Vegas empire, was Alice and Peter Lassally. as good as a manager gets. n the open kitchen, pastry oy, oh boy, did they toil chef Nancy Silverton worked tirelessly, meeting and greeting her sweet-tooth magic, and everyone from Michael Jackson surely the world knows by now to Ava Gardner, Lillian that Nancy founded her great Hellman, Richard Burton and La Brea Bakery, opened luminaries by the hundreds.

Campanile in Hollywood with chef Mark Peel, and, of late, e’re proud to have launched the insanely successdevoted our entire Hollywood ful Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Reporter column the week after Mozza with partners Joe Spago opened, with the Bastianich and Mario Batali. cognoscenti flocking like swallows to Capistrano. ow, for a “memory play” moment, as Tennessee ll heartily embraced Williams described his essays.

Wolf’s welcomed and imagina- Before the original Spago on tive cuisine, prepared with the Horn Avenue (opposite freshest and organic vegetables Blockbuster Video along Sunset and fruits from Chino Farms. Boulevard) smart and adventurAnd the sizzling club-like ous diners were discovering atmosphere proved irresistible. Kavkaz, a folksy Armenian restaurant at the Spago location. Yervand and Miriam Page 6 | September 20, 2013

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with the heralded Oscar parties hosted by literary agent Irving “Swifty” Lazar, a ridiculouslyrude party hustler represening major authors, and claiming he sold Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple with a five-sentence pitch.

A pain in the ass, Brooklyner Swifty was born to sell. Never read a manuscript, but befriended writers who were impressed with his powers of negotiation for breakthrough contracts.

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ruth to tell, we pushed for Swifty to take over the annual Oscar parties at Spago. Wolf and manager Tom Kaplan initially invited us to host the event. Writing as we were our thrice-weekly column for The Hollywood Reporter, we wondered about likely conflicts.

Not knowing Swifty, Wolf and Tom asked us to call. We did.

“All expenses paid?” Swifty jumped. Yes! Done.

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Fernandez. managed chef Patrick Guilbaud’s dining room that was awarded two Michelin olf’s loyal personal stars, new to Ireland then. We assistant Maggie Boone informs dined with Patrick when he that Wolf’s restaurant empire manned the kitchen at Dublin’s now numbers at 21 for fine din- posh Merion Hotel, and our ing, and 80 for casual dining. menu remains memorable. At Locally, we have Chinois, Cut, Spago, Laurent charms new visThe Hotel Bel-Air Dining itors and regulars, recommendRoom, Wolfgang Puck Bar and ing specialties that we all return Grill, WP24, others. Yes, he vis- for. its all, including his namesakes umber Three in our abroad in London, Hawaii, Singapore, etc. Always greets Spago troika is the beautiful the diners who are thrilled to be Ellen Farentino, a loyal member photographed with him. of six years, the senior manager Worldwide, Wolf employs and an enchanting maitresse more than 5,000 people. He’s d’hotel. A joy to behold. We were curious as to how the hell authored six cookbooks. a sweetheart from Chanute, ong overdue is honoring Kansas wends her way to the best troika staff in Beverly Spago? Well, she weds David Hills. Wolf, how lucky can you Farentino, son of Michele Lee get? Not easy to land a troika and the late actor James like this. First, a bow from the Farentino, in a hunting lodge in waist to general manager Kansas. They arrive in New Tracey Spillane, a native of York, Ellen's hired at the hot Kent, England, interning as a ticket David Burke and journalist before traveling to the Donatella. Husband David, U.S. Quickly joining restau- who manufactures flavors for rant Tatou in Aspen (“I’m a terri- electronic cigarettes, yearns to ble and exasperated skier”), fol- come back to his hometown of lowed by Tatou and Pino L.A., and Ellen is swooped up Longo’s Coco Pazzo in by Spago.

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Jesus and the holy land of Big thanks to Tracey, Laurent Spago.

Fourteen years now, and Ellen for being there. Oh, and going strong – welcoming, Wolf, we’ll say it again: how friendly, kind, approachable, lucky can you get?! and with those perfect Brit Online at manners. Wolf won the jack- www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy pot of hires with Tracey.

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If you missed a lunch or dinner at their Le Bernadin in New York, you flunked one great gourmet experience.

Leaving Brittany, Laurent arrived in Dublin, where he

one were the Billy Wilders and Elizabeth Taylors and Audrey Hepburns.

Talented though they are, somehow Scarlett Johansson and Justin Timberlake and A n n e Hathaway don’t quite cut the party mustard.

Let’s compare Billy, Elizabeth and Audrey to Dijon mustard, and these newcomers to the ballpark variety. The open kitchen in the 1982 Spago featuring Nancy

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n 1997, Spago relocated on North Canon Drive in Beverly Hills to huge success.

Five years later, Wolf chose to remodel, and, as anticipated with Wolf, new ideas flourished.

An updated menu of trendy smaller plates, lower Puck, at right, in the original 1982 Spago, pricing, and a Wolfgang designed by Barbara Lazaroff, in West Hollywood. modern design

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Markarian were famous for chef Miriam’s rack of tender lamb marinated in pomegranate juice, and Yervand’s flavored vodkas, new to Los Angeles at the time.

Yervand added lemon peels or hot red peppers to the Stolichnaya, and chilled his flavored vodkas, of course.

Refreshing taste treats at the Kazkaz bar facing the flickering lights and landscape of the Sunset Strip.

Spago creator/chef Wolfgang Puck today – he employs more than 5,000 people in his worldwide empire.

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Another REVISION product is TEAMINE CONCEALER which does come in light ,medium, and dark shades and provides coverage of dark circles while also helping with fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness. The price is $60 and also available at AVA Shamban, MD. REPECHAGE has a great “perfect skin liquid foundation” with SPF 12 for extra coverage. It is a mineral based multi tasker with light reflecting pigments and is available at many spa resorts or repechage.com for $32.

CELEBRATING CHILDREN–Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) hosted their annual Children’s Circle Dinner, an evening which celebrates many of the organization’s more committed donors. CII Trustee Stephanie Booth Shafran and her husband, Steven (couple on left), hosted the intimate soiree at their Bel-Air home, inviting guests into a garden oasis replete with mixologists, a Bellini bar, and catering by chef Alan Jackson (Jackson Catering). Guests dined under the stars as CII Trustee Christine Newman and her husband, Richard (couple on right) were recognized with the Crystal Leadership award, bestowed upon donors who have gone above and beyond for the children and families served by CII. The night was capped off with a performance from opera’s Nathan Pacheco. Other guests were neighbors Jaye Roqovin, Lynn Booth, Alexandra Dwek and Colleen Bell with husband Bradley; CII trustees Cara Esposito, Marcia Hobbs, Ron Silverman, Catherine Beyer and husband Robert, Rochelle and husband David Fredston. Enjoying the truffles were Bridget and Paul Keller; Carla and Fred Sands; Patricia Brown; and Dody Waugh and Eric Small

Beauty Expert Judith Mancini Debuts Webcast Dishing The Details

By John L. Seitz Former longtime Beverly Hills resident Judith Mancini has debuted a weekly webcast Dishing The Details Thursdays at noon on UBNRadio.com.

The 1-hour show details the topics of love, sex, music, art, family, health and others. Her regular guest host is “Miss California 2011” Noelle Freeman. Scheduled guests include musicians, business leaders, entrepreneurs, actors, authors, and artists.

“I’m thrilled to participate in this innovative platform of entertainment,” states Mancini, who knows a thing or two about living life. She survived three marriages, worked as a stewardess, fashion model and publisher of the magazine Let’s Live about beauty, health and nutrition. Mancini’s multi-faceted career has revolved around one central theme: the concept of looking and feeling better.

After lengthy research and development, Mancini recently launched La Contessa Advanced Skincare, a line of five products for anti-aging, each with clinically-tested ingredients, notably glycolic acid, plant stem-cell complex, resveratrol with peptides and telomere DNA. The products are formulated to help reduce wrinkle depth, eliminate fine lines and smooth skin texture while preserving the vitality and beauty of the skin–without using botox or surgery.

La Contessa Advanced Skincare represents a new focus and a renewed emphasis on celebrating years without celebrating the look of age. Products are available on-line at lacontessaskincare.com.

Kathryn Smith’s Notebook

With New Judges, Rowland & Rubio, Fox’s X-Factor USA Can Still Hit the Right Notes—Part Of The Time Wednesday night’s second two-hour premiere of The X Factor USA on Fox shows the veteran title can still deliver.

Demi Lovato, again on the judges’ panel, joined new additions Kelly Rowland (Destiny’s Child) and Paulina Rubio (whoio?) representing girl power.

Judge Simon Cowell was bristly as usual; but this time I actually agreed with his decisions. There were more failed auditions than usual. I cringed for each one.

They were awful.

One of the awful ones was so bad and over the top had me laughing so hard I cried. Long Island-native Vincent Crisostomo (who claims to work at a bagel shop) attempted to perform Leann Rimes’ How Do I Live Without You (after saying his inspiration is Tupac Shakur— what?!) His ridiculous overcon-

Simon Cowell and Devi Lovato prove The X Factor USA can still deliver.

fidence in his introduction (he claims he is a “hometown celebrity”) was made more ridiculous by his “bodyguard” and two cronies. After the performance, Lovato told him he “needed new friends.” A voice

so obnoxious, I hope his bodyguard can protect him from extreme ego-deflation.

The night was not all bad, though. The brother trio “AGNU” brought audience and judges to their feet with their version of Amy Winehouse’s Valerie. Their suave dance moves and modern Motown sound had Simon Cowell wanting to “watch that audition all over again.”

Maybe the point is exactly to give us so many acts that are truly bad that even mediocre talent looks good by comparison.

Or maybe parents of these “contestants” try too hard to live vicariously through their children?

(Dance Moms, anyone?) and put them up there. At any rate, some of it was great fun, so maybe the show will last a little longer.

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THE LADY IN RED–Beverly Hills-based Multicultural Motion Picture Association hosted its summer soiree “The Lady in Red” at SUR Lounge owned by Lisa Vanderpump of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills.

Eight women in the fields of entertainment, education, community, medicine and fashion were honored.

Pictured (from left): Angela Rene (Fashion award); Camenlita Pittman (Community award): Tanya Kersey (Entertainment award); Denise O'Brien (Entertainment award); Jarvee Hutcherson, MPAA president; Dr. Stephanie Evans (Education award); Solecito Vasquez (Entertainment award); Michele King, MD, (Medicine award); and Neng Frieda (Community award). Meanwhile, tonight, the MPAA is hosting its annual pre-Emmy Awards benefit at Lexington Social House in Hollywood. Phone: 310-358-8300. Photo by Bob Delgadillo DANCING STARS—The State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara this weekend will present the L.A. Premiere of an original full-length ballet, An American Tango—Veloz And Yolanda, based on the true life story of Frank and Yolanda Veloz, considered one of the greatest ballroom dance couples of all time. Conceived and written by Guy Veloz (the son of Frank and Yolanda Veloz), the show stars Leila Drake as Yolanda Veloz, and Jack Stewart as Frank Veloz, above. Performances will be at 8 p.m., Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday, at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Tickets range from $35-$80. Call: 310-434-3200; email: info@thebroadstage.com or visit:www.thebroadstage.com/americantango or www.anamericantango.com. Read more at www.bhcourier.com, Entertainment. Photo by David Bazemore

wives and give the story a bit more drama outside the track.

Howard’s direction is superb and the Formula 1 racing events are spectacular, never losing sight of the fact that one small mistake will cost some-

Ava Fries of Beverly Hills, chair of Center Theatre GroupAffiliates’ “Angel’s Night,” has announced that Michele Lee will emcee the Oct. 26 gala fundraiser at Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. More than 700 are expected at the Roaring ‘20s-themed event that supports programs for youth arts education and mentoring.

The Center Theatre Group includes the Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum and Kirk Douglas Theaters. Millions have been raised over the years by “Angel’s Night” to introduce disadvantaged youth and their families to the theater arts.

According to co-chair Kim Peterson, the hotel’s ballroom will be decorated to depict the

(see ‘RUSH,’ page 16)

(see ‘GALA,’ page 16)

Two Intense Films: Fast-Paced Rush Is Winning; Prisoners Is Torture Two-time Oscar winner Ron Howard has directed Rush, a fast-moving, tense and exciting film based on the true story of Englishman James Hunt and Austrian native Niki Lauda during their intense efforts to become champion during the 1976 Formula 1 racing season.

The two men are on opposite ends of the social spectrum—the pot-smoking Hunt (Chris Hemsworth), with a penchant for parties and women, is totally believable as is his counterpart (and nemesis) Lauda (Daniel Bruhl); by contrast a nononsense methodical driver.

Two exquisitely beautiful women, Olivia Wilde and Alexandra Marie Lara, play their

Michele Lee To Emcee CTGAffiliates Gala

Jerry Cutler On Film

Simply Shakespeare’ Benefit Two Gentlemen Reading Set For Sept. 25 The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) will present its 23rd annual “Simply Shakespeare” benefit reading of The Two Gentlemen Of Verona on Wednesday (Sept. 25), at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica.

The star-studded cast will include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, William Shatner and Sir Paul McCartney. Additional participants will be announced in

the coming weeks.

All proceeds from the event support the SCLA and its artsbased veterans and employment programs for inner-city youth, arts education in local schools, and professional union contracted productions on the grounds of the West Los Angeles Veterans Medical Center.

The SCLA “Simply Shake(see ‘BENEFIT,’ page 16)

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Rodeo De Los Caballos—The Gathering Of The Horses, Rodeo Drive Parade Kick Off Beverly Hills’ Centennial Celebration As Beverly Hills approaches the 2014 celebration of the Centennial since its 1914 incorporation as a City, this is the sixth in an ongoing series of articles by historian Robbie Anderson which originally appeared in The Courier in the summer of 2005.

By Robert S. Anderson and the tracks and poles Special to The Courier removed, so this was a mute On July 17, 1923, a num- subject. Meanwhile some pubber of devotees of the “bit and lic-spirited citizens had already bridle” met at The Beverly Hills proceeded with improvements Hotel to discuss ways to pro- and beautification to the center mote a system of bridle paths to of the parkway. cover not only Beverly Hills, The city attorney worked but also the foothills to the sea. this out and the BPA bought the This meeting resulted in the for- right of way from the Rodeo mation of Bridle Path Land and Water Company who Association and its commit- later donated this land to the ment to fund this project, City of Beverly Hills. which it would lay out, and The dedication of the briornament with a variety of dle trails was held on Sunset flowers, shrubs and the place- Boulevard in front of The ment of an occasional drinking Beverly Hills Hotel by the BPA fountain. with its directors Irving What had begun at The Hellman (1st president), Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912 Stanley Anderson, Leland with 20 gaited Kentucky horses Reeder, Ben Meyer and Joseph and ponies for the guests use– Musgrove in attendance. The “where one could ride in a dif- association held a subsequent ferent direction each day for a celebration dinner at the hotel week and never have to return with Will Rogers as toastmaster. over the same country” were The Beverly Hills Horse the beginnings of the formation Show and Equestrian Pageant, of the Bridal Path Association the first of annual shows was (BPA). staged on Jan. 10, 1925 as a The “bridle path to the sea” joint auspices of The Beverly project began to take form in Hills Chamber of Commerce, front of the Board of Trustees of The BPA and the Beverly Hills Beverly Hills when a proposal Women’s Club to promote was placed before them on interest in horseback riding and Oct. 15, 1923 by the BPA seek- to arouse interest in the develing to construct a bridle path opment of a bridal path from on Sunset Boulevard from the Griffith Park through Beverly easterly limits of Beverly Hills Hills trails to the sea which to its western end on a portion would ultimately be a 22-mile of the abandoned Pacific equestrian trail. The show Electric trolley line which before a society and star-studended at Benedict Canyon. ded, enthusiastic crowd of The association was asking 3,500 even included a motionthe City to bear the expense of picture division led by Hobart constructing curbing around Bosworth that included Rudolf the space in the middle of Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Sunset on what was being used Mary Pickford, Tom Mix and as a parking lot and was Will Rogers. This event was becoming an eyesore. held at a huge arena constructThe BPA proposed to use ed at Roxbury and Sunset. decomposed granite, gravel or The judging of these blue other such material that would ribbon quality horse division assure freedom from dust, and included a jumping class, a to beautify the path that the city three and five gaited class would then maintain. along with a heavy harness This application also stated class which was all proceeded that the association had even- by a pageant with more than tual intentions to build a path 300 entries that marched the along the foothills to the sea. mile and a half length of Sunset The estimates of the cost of attended free by thousands. this project were $24,041 and The Irving Hellman Stables the City’s portion of the project proved to be the heavy winner would be $12,000. This would in the show placing in six difbe less than what would be ferent classes and winning six spent on the average mainte- different cups. nance charge for paving and In 1928 the bridle path the City would get a beautiful extended about 400-feet past improvement without the addi- the Beverly Hills City limits to tional cost.

Corey Street (first block west of The trustees responded Doheny) into the county of L.A. favorably to this proposal and that had become shabby due to the details would eventually be lack of maintenance and even worked out. Pacific Electric though the Beverly Hills interofficials who had been refusing ests gave it a border of flowers to give up their right-of-way on it was removed by the county the proposed bridle path trails as was a portion of the trail on even though the Rodeo Land Rodeo Drive between Santa and Water Company granted Monica Boulevard and Park title to the disputed right-of- Way by Beverly Hills to reduce way as long as car service was the danger of a bridal path endmaintained. The service had ing at what was rapidly becombeen discontinued years before

ing a major intersection and to allow parking for Sunday services at the Beverly Hills Community Church.

As traffic increased so did the danger of mixing horses and cars and after World War II, the Sunset bridle path was planted over.

We now we jump to Oct. 13, 2013. Here is the announcement: The Rodeo Drive Committee and the City of Beverly Hills are pleased to announce Rodeo de los Caballos (gathering of the horses), an elaborate equestrian

parade to kick-off the 100-day countdown to the Beverly Hills centennial celebration! The parade – on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at 11 a.m. – commemorating the historic Rodeo Drive bridle path and Beverly Hills’ rich history.

During the parade, the iconic Wells Fargo stagecoach will carry representatives from some of the City of Beverly Hills’ schools. The coach is an authentic reproduction of the original Wells Fargo stagecoach and will be pulled by a specially trained team of four

horses. The Beverly Hills Police Department Equestrian Team will accompany the stagecoach.

Don’t miss this event.

These historical articles are from Robbie Anderson’s book: The Beverly Hills Hotel The First 100 Years. The book is available at www.thebeverlyhillscollection.com/ It can also be purchased at The Beverly Hills Hotel, Brooks Brothers, Gearys and Book Soup

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students of Beverly Hills; the City he calls home.

Here is The Courier’s exclusive interview with Woods: The Courier: What’s it like to be a Superintendent?

Woods: Generically I think being a school superintendent these days in California is a very difficult job. I think California in the last 10 years has gone through some very significant financial changes in terms of how they fund public education. Public education since 1999 has gone through a tremendous accountability component where schools are given API numbers, districts are given numbers, people are being placed in program improvement. There's been a lot of attention on improving public schools at a time when the funding of public schools has gone down almost proportionately. I call it the disinvestment of public education. The 27 years I've been in public education I've witnessed the disinvestment in public education, and that's about how long its been, it’s been about 30 years.

So the pressure is greater, the accountability is greater, the dissatisfaction among many groups seems to have increased. There's a high expectation for public school superintendents and you have to answer to a lot of constituents.

We don't sell products, we educate kids. So instead of profit margins and how many devices we've sold this year were talking about the performance of kids on some pretty rigorous standardized tests. So that environment, that gain, is a tough one. So what you're seeing in California is the average stay for a public school superintendent right now is about three to three-and-a-half years.

The Courier: Last year, the Board approved the purchase of a house in Beverly Hills specifically for the BHUSD superintendent - how has living in this community impacted you?

Woods: As a family we're extremely grateful. Everyone wants to live in a place that they're comfortable in. Living in the community has allowed me and my family to participate in Beverly Hills events.

We’re here, we’re vested, it shows that we want to participate and be a part of the Beverly Hills community because the schools are the community in so many ways. I think it’s good for them to see their superintendent in the community.

You really have to be in a district for more than three years to figure it out, and when I came here I wanted to give it my all to be here absolutely as long as I can be so I can learn the pieces and help move the system forward. It’s like putting a puzzle together, it just takes

time.

The Courier: So what have you learned in these last two years?

Woods: I've learned that the Beverly Hills parents love their kids. I've learned that our teachers are committed to giving the kids all that they can give them. I've learned that the Beverly Hills community is a pretty small community and has a very rich core, and it’s been a pleasure living here and trying to become part of that.

The Courier: Your theme of the year is optimism. Can you talk a little bit about that theme?

Woods: The purpose for optimism is if we believe the pundits all the time and we believe the negative press all the time we can get discouraged.

Schools are still a place were optimism should be the primary field. The adults in the organization and the school district have to be mindful that our kids come to us very optimistic and we need to encourage that.

Schools are still a protective environment and it's a place where optimism can be encouraged and promoted. Hope, optimism, enthusiasm, these are the things that schools can help instill in a kid.

The Courier: What does the future of education look like?

Woods: It looks as if the future of education is starting to wrestle with online compo-

nents. Online educational programs are becoming more acceptable. Distance learning like the Khan Academy for example. It's a very popular math academy that Mr. Kahn developed. So those kinds of distance learning type environments are starting to pop up in universities, and you're going to see them coming our way.

The other thing I'm seeing that's been pretty consistent is the development of academies.

So districts are creating very specific academies for specific areas like STEM. So kids in a district have a choice to attend an academy in something they’re interested in or passionate in. What I think is happening is there's been a fundamental shift from being large classes of kids in rows to breaking the classroom up into small groups and allowing kids to work cooperatively with each other in small groups to achieve a goal, because that's what the workforce seems to be asking for. So this kind of nature of learning and cooperating seems to be what the economy is asking for in a lot of these jobs.

The Courier: So what's next for Gary Woods?

Woods: I never think of it that way. I never have. Honestly, if you ask me that question, I want to know what’s next for our students. I want to know what part I play in helping put them in the best possi-

September 20, 2013 | Page 11 ble position to be successful. If I keep my eye on that my part of it, it takes care of itself, and I've come here to Beverly Hills to do my best, to keep my eye on that single goal, and the more I can concentrate on that and not deal with some of the distractions, the better off I'm going to be, and I think the more I can help do what we are supposed to be doing at these schools.

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seismic evidence the school district's study produced.

“We are supplementing a previously filed lawsuit with a new claim that FTA should have reconsidered its decision in light of the school district's geological reports that were completed after FTA's original decision,” said City Attorney Larry Weiner.

BHUSD conducted extensive trenching on school grounds to investigate the existence of alleged fault lines beneath the campus. The school district studies, completed after the FTA decision, showed there was no fault line beneath the campus. The California Geological Survey agreed with the school district's findings. The City maintains that it is a NEPA violation to fail to include an amendment with those findings.

The FTA has agreed to the filing.

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restoration of the lily pond.

Currently a garden mound, the old pond was filled in decades ago. Work has already begun to recreate the pond. The lily pond will be completed in time for Beverly Hills' Centennial Celebration, beginning Jan. 28, 2014.

The Park was built in 1911 as part of a mixed-use residential development. It served as a green belt that separated the commercial district from the residential district. Today it is a lovely stretch of green enjoyed by thousands of motorists each day as they pass.

The historic location stretches along the north of

Santa Monica, from Wilshire Boulevard. to Doheny Drive.

The park has played host to bi-annual art shows and events for several decades.

Each year, thousands of tourists are drawn to the spot for a treasured photo of the iconic Beverly Hills sign.

Phase two includes the Electric Fountain, located between Carmelita and Walden Drives. The fountain was a gift to the City from Harold Lloyd's mother and the Beverly Hills Women's Club, commemorating the Native American Tongvas who once populated the area. FOBGP is actively seeking donations to fund its ambitious plan for maintenance and renovation for the next 50 years.

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dance choreography.

Findley left Beverly High briefly to be the assistant principal at Horace Mann but found herself to be welcomed back to what was her family.

When asked what is most rewarding about being back with the high school Findley replied: “What is most rewarding is working. Really, all of my classes with fabulous students and especially such a committed group of dancers as well.”

With so many coveted positions within the dance company and only 15 available spots on the team, Findley said she hoped to expand on classes that are offered to students.

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ever needed.

“When I come in here, I don’t work six, eight hours,” Kornblum explained. “Sometimes I come in at 3 a.m. and I close.”

He can rattle off an enviable list of past and current regulars like Doris Day, Tony Martin, the writers from the Johnny Carson show, Cher (“she’s a doll”), Jon Voight and Lauren Bacall–with nostalgic aplomb and short vignettes: “I miss the old people.”

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“I would like to grow where there is some classes that students can begin in and move up as they gain more experience, and create classes where if you're a student who is not quite at the level of dance company, than you still can be dancing and have an opportunity to perform,” she said.

She is considering the creation of small dance performances at lunch to build future dance company members.

Findley is currently working on a dance production that will take place on Jan. 15-18, 2014 at 7 p.m. There will be 12 pieces in the show that will sample from hip hop, contemporary ballet with a tango feel, and both theatrical and lyrical pieces. here,” he said. “I like to meet the people, I’m a people person. I like the deli business so much.”

Kornblum, who has owned a handful of delis over the years, extols the Beverly Hills delicatessen and the time that he’s spent there over his life - a calling he said that he stays away from, a bit begrudgingly, for love of his wife and her wish to slow down in Palm Springs.

He tells The Courier, he always tells his wife: “I love you, little cutie, but the deli is my duty.”

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

TROUBLING SIGNS—There are signs all over Beverly Hills that violate the City’s Municipal code, like the two in the photographs to the left.

(Far left:) This sign is on public property, oversized and two-sided. (Adjacent): Construction signs like this one, that identify the contractors, architects or designers, are unlawful.

Signs of Trouble Abound In Beverly Hills; Realtors, Owners Take Note

By Victoria Talbot Beverly Hills residents are proud of the pristine beauty and clean vistas that reflect their refined lifestyle and Courier readers have confirmed their commitment to preserving their community. We asked readers to send in their photos of signs that were distressed, ugly and defaced. Those photos came in; but we also received photos of signs that were simply illegal.

Municipal code BHMC 10-4104 defines the size (150 sq. inches for single family homes), placement and content of real estate signs. It is prohibited to place any sign within the public right of way, to display riders or banners outside the sign, or to have a sign with

more than one face. Yet signs like these are common, especially during caravans and weekend open houses. House seekers need only follow the signs from one property to the next.

The ordinance states that it is unlawful to affix anything “calculated to attract the attention of the public . . . upon a public right of way unless permission to do so is first secured from the council.”

Photos we received demonstrate how the code is violated.

One photo in front of Will Rogers Park, a public space, is an oversized sandwich board covered in banners. Ann Dashiel, realtor with The Agency, said she just moved here from Houston. “I was not aware that it is illegal,” she said.

“There were Open House signs all over Beverly Hills that day!”

Dashiel said she thought the agency would have made the signs to code and that no enforcement agents contacted her.

And that is not surprising, as no agents are available on Sundays when many realtors hold open houses. But says Nestor Otazu, Chief Code Enforcement Officer for the City, residents and other real estate agents who “play by the rules” call in violations. On caravan days, Code Enforcement dedicates more officers to help identify violations and confiscate signs to educate realtors about the violations. “We are proactive,” he insisted.

Beverly Hills realtors are in a

league of their own. With one of the most famous zip codes in the world, those who make their way to the top here have guts and determination enough to dominate this exclusive purview. Competition is fierce, but worth it. Sales of some exclusive estates reap the GDP of a small country.

Nonetheless, says Otazu: “Open House signs in the public right of way are an encroachment that is prohibited on public property. But first, we seek voluntary compliance.”

Agents confiscate signs and “do a one-on-one,” he said, usually with the real estate office manager. Habitual offenders are fined in increasing increments with each violation. “For habitual offenders,

they tend to write it off as the cost of doing business.” Signage is an administrative violation, and there are no penalties unless there are repeat violations. Repeat violations result in citations and correction.

With the pricey real estate comes pricey construction. BHMC section 10-4-404 prohibits any signage on construction sites for construction of single residential homes. Construction signs, which identify the contractors, architects or designers, are unlawful.

Fines range between $115 for first violations and about $535 at the top end, says Otazu. Repeat violations on multiple properties, with the same office or agent, could end up in the court system, he said.

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MANAGING YOUR A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT W E A LT H — Security Is Key To Financial Peace Of Mind

By Sherry Dewane Wells Fargo Private Bank ecurity is defined in the dictionary as freedom from care, anxiety, apprehension or danger.

Financial security for a wealthy individual or family has many components, each of which requires thought and attention. Financial security is more complex and more intertwined than ever before. Every financial puzzle piece interacts, modifies and affects every other piece. The days of discrete financial products, solutions and decisions are long gone.

First, is day-to-day security. While most wealthy families pay attention to investment returns and borrowing rates, they can overlook some of the little steps that protect their immediate financial security and peace of mind.

It is important to work with an advisor who can help clients find ways to help prevent fraud, forgery and other suspicious activities by examining the little things that most people don’t think about. Even if you don’t lose money because of ID theft, or check fraud, the loss of peace of mind is very, very real.

Portfolio Security Most people don’t think about their portfolios in terms of security.

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Financial security is more complex and more intertwined than ever before. Every financial puzzle piece interacts, modifies and affects every other piece. The days of discrete financial products, solutions and decisions are long gone. sents a lifetime of hard work, saving and managing. Even if wealth is inherited, it represents a legacy.

Anyone who reads or listens to the media knows that fraud, disappearing funds, Ponzi schemes, and outright theft happen more than anyone wants to believe.

This kind of fraud has victimized investors at ever y socio-economic level, even the sophisticated and experienced.

Wealthy families may have more resources to protect themselves against many risks, but they also are frequently targeted.

Although the Madoff case is the most publicized and recognized scandal of its kind, numerous like examples exist. Cocktail party discussions about unlicensed rogue advisors and the astronomical returns they generate, trigger nightmares. Does that type of management really lead to security? Many victims feel secure for a time; but only because of a quoted return which had no basis in fact.

Studies show that having a plan and thorough understanding of that financial plan, including investments, insurance, real-estate holdings and a family’s safety, generate those feelings of security and peace of mind.

So, how does a wealthy family achieve those subjective goals? Three steps, each of which may have multiple small steps.

Knowledge We all remember the old adage— knowledge equals power. What financial products and services compose your financial life? Why do you own those assets and what are they?

Do you understand your investments? Even when a client is beneficiary of an irrevocable trust and the client is not the trustee, they should understand that investment. Control and ownership structure—who owns what? What can you do/not do with the assets your family has amassed?

How does your insurance work? Why was it set up that way? What risk is it mitigating? How does it all work

together and why?

Risks What are the risks the client is confronting? This includes risks that are not publicized by the media, but risks nonetheless.

One example is not understanding ownership—who or what entity owns assets? Many people don’t understand that an asset is or is not under their control— either by terms of a trust, ownership structure or failure to title an asset correctly.

Underlying risk in a portfolio can include things like overlap of investments between money managers, creating tax liabilities because of the lack of coordination. Insurance products that don’t match the risk being mitigated can waste money, create tax liabilities and leave gaps in needed coverage.

Flexibility Just because something was a wonderful and appropriate structure at one point, doesn’t mean that it is still a good idea. Tax laws, taxation, products and services all change. Life circumstances change dramatically, and sometimes we don’t notice.

The overall economy changes in ways that we can’t imagine—think 2008.

Wealthy individuals and families (see ‘SECURITY,’ page MYW 3)

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Goal & Values: The What & Why Of Your Wealth Management Strategy

By Robert J. Bancroft ark Twain said “I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is I can’t find anybody who can tell me what they want.” He was speaking about the lack of direction that exists in most people’s lives and how they could benefit by taking the time to determine what they want.

I have seen this lack of direction in the investment portfolios of individual investors for my entire career.

Most have never formulated a plan so they accumulate financial products from various salesmen over the years and end up with random mutual funds, insurance policies and stocks that are not working together or toward any particular objective.

This happens because investment related marketing focuses on either alleviating an investor’s fear or appealing to their sense of greed.

In our WTLcourse we do away with that nonsense and establish your wealth-management strategy based on your values and goals in balance with the lifestyle that you have determined you want. With this properly in place the decisions regarding which investments will work best to satisfy these goals is much easier.

Your values and goals are vitally important to the proper development and ongoing maintenance of your wealth-management strategy so it’s

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For investment goals to take shape they should include these five characteristics. They should be personal, specific, realistic, measurable and time certain. worth defining them at the start. For our purposes, personal values are the traits or qualities that are considered worthwhile; they represent your highest priorities and deeply held driving forces. Compare that to a goal which is defined as the desired result a person envisions plans and commits to achieve.

Goals represent what an individual may want, and that is important, but values represent why it’s important, and the why creates the solid foundation of the wealth-management strategy.

With values properly understood the goal actually has purpose. It’s worthwhile and it holds our interest.

Understanding your personal values also contributes significantly to motivation which makes the likelihood of sticking with and achieving your goals more likely. Understanding your values is what makes it interesting along the way.

Realistic Potential For investment goals to take

shape they should include these five characteristics. They should be personal, specific, realistic, measurable and time certain.

In the WTLcourse we help you add those elements. This level of clarification is necessary so we can determine how much the goal will cost immediately and in the future, and with that information we can determine if the goal is feasible given your level of assets and funding.

Once we have determined that the goal is realistic we must be able to track progress as time goes on, and for that we will use tools that come

later in this course The WTLcourses being offered in Westwood starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 or in Manhattan Beach starting Wednesday, Oct. 2, will give you the tools that will enable you to clearly define your personal values and goals.

In this Instructor-led course you will learn: • How to avoid the common mistakes made by affluent investors.

• Understand the range of strategies for estate and gift planning.

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makes sense, and creates that sense of security. Fitting all the bits together within the subjective sensibilities of a family is rewarding and fulfilling.

The financial life of wealthy families rarely gets simpler. How does your family achieve that peace of mind that we are all looking for?

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need to annually analyze and reassess their financial lives. Plans need to be reviewed on an integrated basis.

When an investor has multiple advisors, from accountants and attorneys to multiple money managers, one of those advisors should be consulted annually—with full disclosure. This overall look can be invaluable in finding tax inefficiencies, gaps in risk mitigation, titling errors and plain old lack of understanding.

It is intriguing and challenging to work with a family, taking all the pieces, figuring out what works and what doesn’t work, and like the Rubik’s Cube, arrive at a solution that

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Debbie Reynolds To Be Honored By Beverly Hills Theatre Guild Oct. 6 At the Beverly Hills Theatre Guild’s Spotlight Awards Oct. 6 at the Four Seasons, legendary star Debbie Reynolds will be saluted with a “roast and toast” celebrating her 65-year career. Monty Hall will emcee the event with Paula Kent Meehan serving as honorary chair, and Carolyn Fried and Janet Salter as co-chairs. Information and tickets are available by calling Cora Kaplan at 310-271-1900.

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one their life.

3 Bagels out of 4 ****** Prisoners is a non-stop, very long, nail-biting drama of a vigilante father (Hugh Jackman), who is frantically searching for his daughter and the daughter of his closest friend (Terence Howard), who have been abducted.

During these times of terror and travail, I’m not sure the public will be responsive to such a forceful film that never exhales as Jackman is unrelenting in his search while disregarding the orders of highly respected detective (Jake Gyllenhaal).

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speare”” reading is made possible by the support of its premier sponsor Entertainment Industry Foundation and benefac-

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old Coconut Grove. The featured singer is Tracie Bennett from End Of The Rainbow, who will also receive the “Distinguished Artist” award, and perform music from her award-winning role as Judy Garland.

The Crystal Dance troupe will be on

Aside from the aforementioned, the star-studded cast of Melissa Leo, Viola Davis, Maria Bello and Paul Dano are as intense as Jackman. The story takes too long to unfold and, which is usually the case, too many holes in the script become evident.

However, if you are satisfied sitting on the edge of your seat for two and a half hours, absorbing the heavy-handed dialogue and the severe torture of a developmentally disabled suspect by Jackman, you will probably enjoy Prisoners.

I wasn’t entertained.

2 Bagels out of 4 Jerry Ram Cutler, The Courier’s film critic, is rabbi at Creative Arts Temple. tor sponsor Deutsche Bank.

For event information and sponsorship packages, contact Lauran Huff at 310-201-5033 or by email at lauran@ LPAevents.com. hand along with the Tom Griep Orchestra.

The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to philanthropist Brindell Gottlieb while Patricia Glaser and Roberta Haft receive “Guardian Angel” awards.

For ticket information, contact Mandi Or at 213-972-7620 or email: mor@centertheatregroup.org.

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the Planning Commission came down hard stopping short of revoking the existing Development Plan Review and Extended Hours Permit. Instead they imposed conditions to limit noise and hours of operation and clean up building and safety violations.

A month later with codes in force, the Phoenix came back with a proposal for a noise reduction fence that would partially enclose the dining area and allegedly reduce noise by 85 percent. But the Commissioners stated that if the noise fence did not work the restaurant would still be accountable for disturbing

the neighborhood.

Poorer, but seemingly not too chastened, restaurant owner Mike Malin argued that they had spent a lot to reopen and mitigate the open air dining area, which produced the majority of the noise. “Without the ability to

have patrons out there during our peak hours, it will cripple us,” he said.

With a bad track record, commissioners were not keen to grant Phoenix extended hours.

“I don't feel comfortable granting the extra hours you re-

MISCONDUCT

Weir claims that as a result of the report of misconduct, he was removed from his positions as a K-9 Supervisor and on the SWAT unit.

Department spokesman Hoshino says he was just “rotated out.” Weir's current collateral assignment is as a Field Training Officer. “Collateral assignments” are not permanent and not primary assignments, said the spokesman. None of the collateral assignments results in any additional bonus or pay compensation.

The BHPD has 167 officers.

There are six police lieutenants and 22 sergeants according to Hoshino. Weir claims he was denied promotion, training and supervisory duties.

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“Sergeant Nutall was a Detective Bureau Supervisor. It was appropriate for the responding Detective Sergeant to briefly examine the body,” said Hoshino.

Nutall has since been promoted to Lieutenant.

Weir was a patrol sergeant when he responded to the call and he remains a patrol sergeant, said Hoshino. At the time of the incident Weir had collateral assignments on the SWAT and K-9 units, in addition to his primary assignment as a patrol sergeant.

Other BHPD officers have been fired, threatened or warned recently for less egregious behavior.

BEVERLY HILLS quested,” said Commissioner Alen Robert Block.

Commissioners agreed on the resolution essentially as planned, and to go ahead with the sound fence. The restaurant will be up for review again in six months.

The claim of workplace retaliation was filed by attorney Christopher Brizzolara with the city clerk September 11, against the City of Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills Police Department, Police Chief David Snowden, Captain Tony Lee and Lieutenant Terry Nutall.

And despite the gag order, who at BHPD is briefing TMZ???

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“Dogs really bring a community together,” Michele Bernstein told The Courier. "They used to call my dog the Mayor of Beverly Hills."

According to Bernstein’s daughter Zoe, Winnie was a true companion and best friend.

“Most pet owners know, that these special animals become so much more than wagging tails or doe-eyed faces to come home to,” she said. “They are like children; growing, loving, evolving and becoming a part of you that is indescribable. In a family of four girls, we all treasured this unique bond of tenderness.”

The Bernsteins told The Courier that in the wake of Winnie’s passing, the community’s outpouring of support has been “astounding” - emails, cards, chocolates, flowers, donations to dog foundations on Winnie’s behalf, phone calls and gift baskets.

“The loss of Winnie has been immensely painful but our community has left us feeling warm and supported,” Zoe Bernstein said. “Our little dog was no earthquake or fire, but still drew individuals together to form a family. If you are lucky enough to live in the area surrounding Spalding, know that your community stands by you.”

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Secondary Students Thrive In School Through One-To-One Learning s crowded classrooms and rigid schedules leave little room for students to receive a personalized education, many teenagers are finding the one-size-fits-all approach to school no longer acceptable, and the popularity of the 1:1 education model continues to expand throughout Southern California.

This month, Halstrom Academy opened its eighth Southern California campus in Brentwood, catering to students who are actors, artists, athletes, unique learners such as students with ADHD and high-functioning autism, as well as students who need to supplement or accelerate their traditional curriculum.

Halstrom offers its programs on both a full-time and part-time basis.

Since its founding in 1985,

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wall into a white board (IdeaPaint) to autonomous surveillance systems (SkyCatch), the room was afloat with innovation and entrepreneurs, including Beverly Hills High School’s own Jonathon Shakrian, founder of MeUndies.com.

Halstrom Academy offers school customized to students’ schedules and learning styles. more than 16,000 students in grades 6-12, including Olympic skater Sasha Cohen, television actress Blake Lively and professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, have been able to achieve educational success through Halstrom’s flexible scheduling and one-to-one education.

“I like the 1-on-1 teaching at Halstrom, and I like that I can get all the help I need,” said Jack Smith, Halstrom student.

“Before coming to Halstrom I used to hate all of my subjects.

At Halstrom the teachers have changed everything for me.

Now I like all of my classes and really enjoy going to school.”

What Makes Halstrom Different from Other Secondary

Schools The one-to-one teaching model, pioneered by Halstrom, allows each student to choose coursework and a school schedule that best fits his or her aptitude and educational aspirations. For some students, tailored and focused teaching makes all the difference in school. For others, the concentrated classroom time and flexible scheduling options give students the freedom to stay engaged in school while pursuing professional aspirations such as sports, performing arts or entrepreneurial aspirations.

Halstrom is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers more than 140 courses, includ-

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Health Happenings...

Blind Childrens Center ‘Launches Into Future’ With 75th Anniversary Fundraiser The Blind Childrens Center will celebrate 75 years of service to the community and its “launch into the future” with a benefit from 7-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 at the California Science Center, Samuel Oschin Space Shuttle Endeavour Pavilion, 700 Exposition Park Dr., near downtown Los Angeles.

The event will be a chance for the center to honor those who’ve helped its mission over the years and specifically Tom Sullivan for his dedicated service to the center and Southern California’s Delta Gamma chapters.

The Blind Childrens Center is a non-profit family-centered organization devoted to helping children, who are blind or visually impaired, infants through second graders, acquire skills and build their independence.

Tables of 10 are $750. For ticket information, visit www.blindchildrenscenter.org.

Cancer Support Community Sets ‘A Night To Remember 4Ever’ Fundraiser “A Night to Remember 4Ever”—a fundraising event to benefit West LA’s Cancer Support Community/Benjamin Center—will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Lois Lambert Gallery, at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica The event, expected to draw more than 300 attendees, will feature a silent and a live auction, as well as a live jazz trio led by noted musician Gary Gray, along with food and a wine bar. Phil Brock, chairman of Santa Monica Parks & Recreation, will serve as emcee for the event.

Located in West L.A., the Cancer Support Community supports all those affected by cancer—patients and caregivers—with a freeof-charge program of group support, individual counseling, mindbody classes, educational workshops and social activities. From diagnosis through treatment and into recovery, CSC’s services support the whole person and family. Services are provided in West L.A. and at offsite locations throughout greater Los Angeles, including hospitals in the downtown corridor.

Tickets start at $10 online and $20 at the door. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the Community. To donate or purchase tickets, visit www.bit.ly/cs4eve. Corporate sponsors of “A Night To Remember 4Ever” include The Asbury PR Agency of Beverly Hills and Sotheby’s International Realty.

For information about the Cancer Support Community, visit cancersupportcommunitybenjamincenter.org.

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

USC Professors Receive NIH Funding for Clinical Trial Of Alzheimer’s Drug Using Natural Brain Steroid Professors Roberta Diaz Brinton of the USC School of Pharmacy and Lon Schneider of the Keck School of Medicine of USC are principal investigators of a newly funded study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aimed at testing promising drugs for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

The USC project, “Allopregnanolone Regenerative Therapeutic for MCI/Alzheimer’s: Dose Finding Phase 1,” is the first clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of using allopregnanolone, a natural brain steroid, in treating mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, as part of an intensified national effort to find effective interventions for the degenerative brain disease.

“The NIH grant provides

an extraordinary opportunity to advance our discovery and translational research on allopregnanolone (Allo) to a clinical trial,” said Brinton, who holds the R. Pete Vanderveen Chair in Therapeutic Discovery and Development at the USC School of Pharmacy.

“Our research has shown that Allo activates neural stem cells in the brain to generate new nerve cells and to restore cognitive function while also reducing the pathology of Alzheimer’s. Allo is the first regenerative therapeutic for Alzheimer’s that has the potential to regenerate nerve cells and the pathways necessary for memory. We are excited to begin the clinical trial of Allo and to advance innovative therapeutic approaches for this devastating disease,” Brinton

added.

With $2.4 million in new funding from the NIH, announced this week, the study builds on Brinton’s research that has shown that “Allo” promotes the generation of new brain cells, reduces amyloid levels, and restores cognitive function in pre-clinical animal testing. The clinical trial will evaluate the safety and tolerability of the drug over 12 weeks.

The study is among the first to be developed with direction from the 2012 NIH “Alzheimer’s Disease Research Summit: Path to Treatment and Prevention,” and reflects research goals in the “National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease,” according to the announcement from the National (see ‘ALZHEIMER’S,’ page 23)

Children’s Hospital’s Olch Publishes Radiotherapy Planning Book For Treatment of Pediatric Cancer Patients While cancer is often perceived as an adult disease, the incidence of this devastating prognosis is constantly rising among children. Each year, more than 12,000 American youth under the age of 20 receive a cancer diagnosis. As part of the Radiation Oncology Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Medical Physicist Arthur J. Olch, PhD, FAAPM, has experienced a full

Dr. Arthur J. Olch

measure of these unfortunate cases first-hand.

“When I started at Children’s in 1998, our understanding of late effects of radiation was far less developed than today,” says Olch, chief of physics in the hospital’s Radiation Oncology Program in the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases. “Since then, our technology and knowhow has dramatically reduced these adverse affects, allowing our patients to grow up, finish school, and live an independent and productive life.

Olch is playing a significant role in this treatment transformation. During his career, he has delivered approximately 2,000 treatment plans for young cancer patients and authored more than 40 journal articles and book chapters.

Five years ago, after delivering a one-hour symposium on pediatric radiotherapy, Olch was approached by medical publisher Taylor & Francis to write the definitive pediatric radiation oncology planning book: Pediatric Radiotherapy Planning And Treatment (CRC Press).

Aimed to assist radiation oncologists, medical physicists, dosimetrists, and other medical professionals, this textbook is termed “the first single, focused resource available for healthcare providers to accurately plan and deliver radiation therapy to children,” by publisher CRC Press.

“Children have lower tolerance to radiation doses,” says Olch. Pediatric Radiotherapy addresses the differences between treating pediatric and adult cancer patients and provides guidelines on how to optimize radiation therapy for chil(see ‘CANCER,’ page 23)

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Depression And Marriage, Co-Parenting With Joint Custody Q. Dear Dr. Fran: My husband seems to be depressed. He is not talking to me as much as usual and seems far away. He has not paid our bills in the past five weeks. I am starting to worry. What shall I do?

Gwen D. A. Dear Gwen: A person who is depressed is internally distracted.

Depending on the severity of the depression, some may be overcome with sadness and despair and take to bed.

Others function, but not with all of their psychic and emotional equipment. They may seem disconnected, disengaged, or even appear to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by flitting from activity to activity.

Occasionally, a person suffers from an agitated depression that presents itself with loss of patience and sudden temper explosiveness. These symptoms effect the depressed person and their spouse, as well as every other relationship.

The wife (or husband) of the depressed person can feel terribly lonely living with someone who rejects and shuts her out. In addition to feeling lonely, the spouse may be frightened by this peculiar disconnect.

A depressed person might tend to hide from bills because he or she has no available energy to deal with life and daily responsibilities. Avoidance becomes a maladaptive coping mechanism. The more the bills pile up the more overwhelmed and avoidant the depressed person becomes.

It is a vicious cycle that requires professional consultation and help.

Dr. Fran Walfish Answers Your Questions Please reach out to your family physician and ask for a referral to a good psychiatrist who can clinically diagnose and treat your husband’s depression.

Dear Dr. Fran: My soon to be ex-wife and I are nearing finalizing our contentious divorce. The holidays are approaching and the kids will be splitting time with both their mother and me. Do you have any pointers on how we can make it easier on the kids?

Stanley J. A. Dear Stanley: The two top complaints I hear daily from children of divorce are: 1) The kids can’t bear their parents fighting; and 2) It’s extremely difficult for the kids to go back-and-forth between two houses.

Rarely is a divorce amicable. Each partner in the marriage has their own individual complaints about the other including infidelity, control issues, lack of communication, and so forth.

Most often, couples direct all of their grievances into a battle over money and the children. The ones who suffer the most are the kids.

My advice to all parents co-parenting with joint custody after divorce is to set aside their anger, disappointment, hurt, and rage. Those feelings are for

you to deal with in a therapy office and with your supportive friends and family.

In the best interests of your children, be friendly, kind, and respectful to your ex in front of the kids. Children know when you are faking it. They have laser-sharp radar into their moms and dads.

Swallow your pride for your children’s sake and never fight in front of the kids. That includes no hostile grimaces or remarks, no sarcasm, and no unbearable silences you could cut with a knife. You will make your kids’ lives easier and they will be more resilient.

Also, always give your children permission to love and respect their other parent. They are half made of their mother and half of their father. If you put down the other—you put down half of your child.

Give your child permission to express powerful feelings including their fantasy wish that Mom and Dad will reunite and they will once again have a happy whole family. Of course, you can’t fuel a fantasy, but you can certainly acknowledge and validate your child’s (every child’s) wish to all be together again.

Always support each one of your kids through the trauma and difficulties of separation and divorce. Make your child's world a safe and loving one in which he and she can always talk openly with you about their feelings, needs, and wants.

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

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Institute of Aging, the lead agency within the NIH for Alzheimer’s research.

NIH has supported Brinton’s research over many years, including basic science grants to understand allopregnanolone’s mechanism of action in the brain, a drug development grant which included development of optimal dose and formulation, and support for pre-clinical toxicology studies. This new support helps bring Brinton and Schneider's research to a human Phase 1 trial.

“As many as five million Americans face the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease, which robs them of their memories, their independence, and ultimately, their lives,” said Francis Collins, NIH director.“ Read the full story at ww.bhcourier.com, Health.

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dren. “By becoming knowledgeable about optimal treatment methods designed specifically for childhood cancers,” the publisher states, “members of a radiotherapy team can help improve both pediatric cancer survival statistics and patients’ quality of life.”

As a comprehensive resource, Olch’s book guides all professionals working in radiotherapy how to develop and accurately deliver a treatment plan for children with the most common childhood cancers such as neuroblastomas, Wilms’ tumors and medulloblastomas. The first section discusses the statistics of pediatric cancer incidence and survival and provides a literature review on radiation-induced secondary malignancies. It also addresses recent developments that have changed the course of Olch’s work most notably Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT). Read the full story at www.bhcourier.com, Health.

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Joan Mangum September Sarno

Jerry Cutler

Brian Goldberg

Irwin Zucker

Frances Allen Sharona Nazarian

Helen Rosen

The 3rd annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival, a four-day gourmet event, kicked off opening night with “Festa Italiana” hosted by Giada De Laurentiis. The star-studded red carpet premiere in downtown’s “heart of art” brought together talent from both the entertainment and culinary worlds.

Guests enjoyed food from 25 top chefs and wine from 200 wineries from around the world. (see ‘MANGUM,’ page 26)

ASTROLOGY Jerry Fogel

Marjorie Beradino

Pierre Berg

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS—Celebrating are Gary Cole, Helen Grayco Rosen, Anne Meara, Sophia Loren, and Dr. Joyce Brothers (Sept. 20); Rob Morrow, and Bill Murray (Sept. 21); The Courier’s Frances Allen-Fridman, Scott Baio, Debby Boone, and Kathleen Spiegelman (Sept. 22); Marjorie Beradino, Jason Alexander, Marge Brinkley, Julio Iglesias, Mickey Rooney, Irwin Zucker, and Bruce Springsteen (Sept. 23); Michael Rosen, Melody Doff and Herb Jeffries (Sept. 24); Michael Douglas, Catherine ZetaJones, Mark Hamill, Heather Lockyear, Dr. Louis Yablon, Will Smith and Barbara Walters (Sept.

25); September Samo, The Courier’s Jerry Cutler, Sharona Nazarian, Lynn Anderson, Pierre Berg, Dr. Brian Goldberg, Melissa Sue Anderson, Philip Bosco, Linda Hamilton, Olivia NewtonJohn, Serena Williams, Jerry Fogel, Bernie Nebenzahl and Ramona Treffinger (Sept. 26)

Michael Rosen

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FESTIVAL–At the opening of the 3rd annual L.A. Food & Wine Festival were (from left): David Bernahl, festival cofounder; the Food Channel’s Giada De Laurentis; Christina Grdovic, publisher of Food & Wine Magazine; and Thomas Keller of Bouchon and the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In these last few days of the solar return through your sign, you'll be filled with joy. Let it overflow.

You never know who is hurting and could be saved by your smile.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes you become so obsessed with the symbol you want that you forget to ask yourself why you want it. How do you expect to feel once you arrive? What else could you do to capture that feeling?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Just because you give your love unconditionally doesn't mean you're fine with people disappointing you. Let your loved ones know what you expect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). No relationship is perfect, but you try to appreciate and play to each person's particular strengths. Because of this, you wind up in a sweet arrangement tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It's an all-or-nothing game today.

Go for your first choice, and if you don't get it, play a different game altogether. Don't settle for your second choice -- that will only set the stage for struggles ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

Focus on what needs to be accomplished for your personal fulfillment to the exclusion of all other riffraff. Comparisons or assertions about what others should do can only diminish you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20).

Meeting up with others who share your unconventional interests will augment your fortunes in the weeks to come. If your tribe can't assemble today, make plans to do so in the near future.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). There is no absolute security in life.

Chasing security will only exhaust you. Instead, you'll accept your vulnerability and suddenly have the energy and vitality needed to enjoy the moment.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20).

You're no bore, but thrill seekers should look elsewhere. You believe that life needn't be a roller coaster ride. Someone with a “no drama” policy will be attracted to your stable, grounded nature.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21).

You're trying to strike a deal that works on all levels in a way that's fair to both parties.

Arrangements in your personal life take longer to sort out because the terms are not written in a contract.

CANCER (June 22-July 22).

Popularity is pretty simple these days. The person who is the most fun has the most friends. You like the challenge of finding new and interesting ways to stay lighthearted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There's a certain amount of domestic work that comes with the basics of modern life. Make sure it's equally portioned among housemates. A situation in which one person is constantly cleaning up after the other will get old fast.

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Chef Duff Goldman surprised Giada de Laurentiis on stage with a custom cake in celebration of her A cemetery? Event planners know the efforts organizations birthday, which was followed by a go to when seeking out interesting, unique venues for their serenade from Josh Guerrero of the fundraising events. But a cemetery has to be near the top of the LA Opera. list, and it has nothing to do with Halloween.

The festival CEO/Co-Founder In fact, it seems only fitting that a local non-profit–The Well David Bernahl, celebrated chefs in the Desert–which provides nutritious hot meals daily to lo- Michael Chiarello, Scott Conant, cal families to enhance the quality of their lives, teamed up Georgia Hardstark, Thomas Keller, with The Palm Springs Cemetery District and Desert Memorial Antonia Lofaso, Fabio Viviani, Alie Park in Cathedral City, to host a “Day of the Dead,” (Dia de Ward joined with celebrity guests Muertos), to celebrate the lives of loved ones who are no longer Anthony Anderson, Erin Andrews, here.

Chris Cornyn, Henry Czerny, “Day of the Dead” is a Mexican holiday which has grown Aimee Garcia, Matt Greene, Neil to become a two-day festival in Mexico and other Latin cultures Patrick Harris and David Burtka, around the world. Among the traditions of the celebration is the Josh Henderson, Ali Larter, Sharon bringing the departed his or her favorite food.

Lawrence, Rachelle Lefevre, WayAdmission to The Well in the Desert event, which will fea- lynn Lucas, Jessica Miller, Kat ture food and drink, mariachis and assorted merchandise ven- Odell, Brad Richardson, Aarti Sedors, is free to the public. It will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, from queira, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Jarret 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City.

Stoll, Brenda Urban at the event.

And while you are there, stop by and pay your respects to Sponsors included Lexus, Frank Sinatra, Jilly Rizzo, Jimmy Van Heusen, Busby Berkeley, Delta Air Lines, JENN-AIR and The William Powell and Sonny Bono–just a few of the celebs with Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. a permanent place in our Desert paradise. ****** ***** Congratulations to Jerry WeinIt’s a perfect Desert metaphor: she came as a tourist and traub... The 17th annual Hollydidn’t want to leave. That’s the story of “Forever Marilyn,” the wood Film Awards on Oct. 21 at 26-foot-tall sculpture of Marilyn Monroe was brought to Palm The Beverly Hilton will be honorSprings as an attraction for the tourists. But Forever Marilyn has ing Jerry with its Hollywood Leglived up to it name since it first arrived downtown nearly a year end award. and a half ago.

The prolific The local merchants, of course, love the sculpture. Since producer coming to town, Marilyn has attracted visitors from around the was behind world, eager to photograph the world’s second-most famous the Ocean’s wardrobe malfunction at the Northwest corner of Tahquitz Eleven and Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive.

Karate Kid Initially, the sculpture was to have left the Desert last May, film series, as well as 2013’s HBO then the date was extended to this September and now, the de- film Behind The Candelabra, which parture date has been extended again … to November. garnered 15 Emmy nominations.

If you have not visited Marilyn yet, you should. After all, His career includes promoting Elvis she’s a girl and subject to changing her mind at any time … day Presley, Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, or month. ****** and Led Zeppelin and managing

Noreen Nash’s Agnes Sorel: The Lady Of Beauty & First Official Mistress Of France began inside a medieval castle in the small French town of Loches with a white marble statue of a reclining young woman who wore a crown lying atop of a black marble tomb. This intrigued Noreen to find out whom Agnes Sorel, a blonde beauty, was and the part she played in the history of 1450 France.

The latter’s young cousin, Antoinette, had come to live with her family after her father was killed. The latter was herself an attractive dark brunette, but she was jealous of Agnes from the time they met until the day she died or was poisoned.

The two were invited to the court of the duke and duchess where Agnes falls in love with Pierre de Breze who impregnates her.

She goes back to Froidmantel to give birth to her son. After three years, she returns to the Duchess Isabelle”s court where she meets King Charles who falls in love with the and brings her to the Royal Court to be lady-in-waiting to the queen. The king tells her: “You will be equal to a wife. You will be equal to a queen, for you are my one and only queen.”

Noreen Nash told me of her research in France. This is not her first book on French history. It was preceded by another work of royalty and love called By Love Fulfilled which took place in 1541 and 1572. It also the researched the medical history of Ambroise Pare, Jean Fernel, Andreas Vesalius and the Vianeo Brothers. I always felt this book deserved to be a hardback, but having friends in high places is not always a favor.

Noreen’s husband was the doctor to 20th Century-Fox and his pal Swifty Lazar sent it to a publisher. Now, many years later, Noreen is still a beauty living in her same Beverly Hills home but in the mother-in-law’s cottage. When I did suggest that in her years of “wife to the doctor,” there would be many stories she could tell of the Hollywood studio “courts” not too different from the French love affairs, she only smiled.

The interviews with Noreen Nash on By Love Fulfilled can be seen at Claremont Digital Library and with Noreen Nash’s Agnes Sorel on YouTube/user/Connie Martinson’s Channel.

On Sunday, Sept. 29 at the West Hollywood Book Fair, held in West Hollywood Library and Park, I will be moderating the authors of Hollywood Memoirs at 4:15 pm. with a panel consisting of Geri Jewell, Mariette Hartley, Fred Stoller and Fred Weintraub.

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20 River into which the Great Miami flows

55 Peace treaty between a predator and its prey?

21 Japanese copier company

61 Frequently faked luxury brand

22 Some title holders

62 Palindromic constellation

23 Search for a cradlerobbing woman in New York City?

27 Candy bar featured in a “Seinfeld” episode 28 Bittern’s habitat 29 Country composed of 200+ islands 30 Start of many Brazilian place names

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64 Contents of some six-packs 67 Tom Brady, in the 2002 Super Bowl?

74 More, in Madrid 75 ___ cube (popular 1960s puzzle)

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16 Newspaper worker

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17 “Casablanca” heroine

116 Diminutive Aborigine?

121 Engage in excessive selfreflection?

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BEVERLY HILLS ORDINANCE NO. 13-O-2644

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

take action pursuant to this subsection A with regard to site areas ORDINANCE OF THE occupied by, or fees CITY OF BEVERLY imposed upon, the folHILLS AMENDING lowing uses: BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE a. Museum uses SECTION 10-3-3311 owned and controlled by REGARDING IN-LIEU a nonprofit, tax exempt PARKING FEES entity.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On July 25, 2013, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing, at which the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1689, recommending that the City Council amend the Zoning Code regarding the establishment of a pilot program that would allow an alternate payment program for in-lieu parking spaces for certain projects.

Section 2. The City Council considered this Ordinance at a duly noticed public hearing on August 20, 2013, and, at the conclusion of the hearing, introduced this Ordinance.

Evidence, both written and oral, was presented during the hearing.

This Section 3.

Ordinance was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines (the “Guidelines”), and the environmental regulations of the City. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15305 of the Guidelines for minor alterations in land use limitations. The Class 5 exemption is applicable because this Ordinance makes minor changes to the City’s in-lieu parking program, which is applicable only in the generally flat business triangle area of the City.

Section 4. The City Council hereby amends Section 10-3-3311 of Article 33 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “10-3-3311: WAIVERS, ALTERNATIVE FEES, AND OTHER EXEMPTIONS: A. Pursuant to the requirements, limitations and procedures set forth in this section, the city council or the planning commission may allow a property owner to purchase inlieu parking to serve a site area in excess of sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet and may waive, in whole or in part, the fees required by section 103-3310 of this article.

1.

Eligible Uses: The city council or planning commission may only

5. Transferability: Any in-lieu parking granted pursuant to this subsection B is not transferable, and the privilege to use in-lieu parking pursuant to this section shall immediately terminate in the event that the business to which the in-lieu parking b. Adaptive reuses spaces were granted of a building listed on vacates the premises or the National Register of discontinues its operaHistoric Places. tions.

B. Pursuant to the requirements, limitations and procedures set forth in this section, and as an alternative to payment of the fees required by section 103-3310 of this Article, the city council or the planning commission may allow, within the inlieu parking district, businesses to make annual payments to utilize in-lieu parking spaces instead of purchasing in-lieu parking spaces.

The annual payment shall be in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of an annual payment calculated pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 10-3-3313, whether or not the site area exceeds sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet. The option to make payments pursuant to this subsection B shall be subject to the following restrictions.

6. Sunset: The payment for in-lieu parking spaces authorized by this subsection B is a pilot program. The city council or planning commission may take action pursuant to this subsection B on applications filed on or before October 11, 2014, and timely applications may be processed to conclusion. Unless the city council extends this subsection B, this subsection shall be repealed as of 12:01 a.m. on October 12, 2014.

C. Findings Required: The city council or planning commission shall not take action pursuant to this section unless the city council or planning commission finds that: 1. Due to the nature of the proposed use, the proposed use will attract and serve 1. Eligible Uses: potential retail sales The city council or plan- customers to the in-lieu ning commission may parking district; and only take action pursuant to this subsection 2. The proposed B with regard to site use will not unreasonareas occupied by food ably deplete parking sales and service com- resources in the in-lieu mercial activities as parking district. defined in section 10-33303 C. of this article.

D. Reviewing Body: The city council shall 2. New Construction: review an application This subsection B shall filed pursuant to this not be applicable to new section unless that construction or the addi- application accompation of floor area to an nies an application that existing building, and otherwise requires shall only be available review by the planning for the conversion of commission.

If the existing commercial application filed purspace to space desig- suant to this section nated for eating and bar accompanies an applipurposes. cation that otherwise requires review by the 3. Maximum Number planning commission, of Spaces to Be then the planning comAllocated Pursuant to mission shall be the Alternate Fee Program: reviewing body for the The maximum number application filed purof in-lieu parking spaces suant to this section. that may be approved citywide pursuant to this E. Procedure: An subsection B shall not application filed purexceed 150 spaces. suant to this section shall be submitted to the 4. Payment of director of planning and Fees: Payment of the in- community developlieu parking fees shall ment. Upon receipt of be due annually on or such application, a before the anniversary hearing regarding the of the in-lieu parking application shall be approval, and shall be scheduled before the paid in advance of the city council or the plantime period for which the ning commission, as in-lieu parking spaces provided in subsection are utilized. Fees shall D of this section. Notice be based initially on the of the hearing shall be in-lieu parking rates in mailed to the applicant effect at the time of in- at least ten (10) days lieu parking approval, prior to such hearing.” shall continue in perpetuity for the life of the If any section, subsecbusiness, and shall be tion, subdivision, senadjusted annually to tence, clause, phrase, account for increases in or portion of this the consumer price Ordinance or the appliindex. Such adjustment cation thereof to any shall not exceed ten per- person or place, is for cent (10%) annually. 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 his certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after its passage.

Adopted: September 10, 2013 Effective: October 11, 2013 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: JEFFREY C. KOLIN City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien, Bosse, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: None ABSENT: None CARRIED

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013186155 The following is/are doing business as: JAGGED VERTICAL DANCE & FITNESS 11655 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Jessica Anderson-Gwin 3533 Keystone Ave. #2, Los Angeles, CA 90034; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Jessica Anderson-Gwin: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 05, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013191038 The following is/are doing business as: JILL ROBERTS 2852 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; JillMark, Inc. 2852 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein June 01, 1996: Mark S. Freeman, Owner/President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 11, 2013; Published: September 20, 27, October 04, 11, 2013 LACC N/C

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License: In accordance with provisions of Section 3300 of the California Public CITY OF BEVERLY Contract Code, the City HILLS has determined that the PUBLIC WORKS & TRANSPORTATION - Contractor shall possess a valid California PROJECT Class B – General ADMINISTRATION 345 FOOTHILL ROAD Building Contractor, or C-27 BEVERLY HILLS, CAL- Class Landscaping Contractor IFORNIA 90210 or other appropriate license classification LEGAL NOTICE under the State BIDS WANTED Contracting Code at the time the contract is bid.

ROXBURY PARK FIELD RENOVATION Failure to possess such license may render the AND MAINLINE bid non responsive and REPLACEMENT bar the award of the PROJECT contract to that non The City of Beverly Hills responsive Bidder. ("City") hereby requests Liquidated sealed bids for the h. materials, supplies, Damages: There shall equipment or services be a $500.00 assessset forth herein, subject ment for each and every to all conditions outlined calendar day work remains undone after in the Bid Package. date fixed for comple1. Notice Inviting Bids tion.

BID PACKAGE NO. 14-09

Prevailing a. Date of Request: i.

Wages: In accordance September 16, with the provisions of 2013 Sections 1770 et seq., of the Labor Code, the b. Bid Number: Director of the Industrial 14-09 Relations of the State of c.

Item Description: California has deterThe project scope con- mined the general presists the renovation of vailing rate of wages the ballfield outfield/soc- applicable to the work to cer field (Bid Area 1 per be done. The Contractor construction docu- will be required to pay to ments) and the replace- all persons employed on ment of the Irrigation the project by the Mainline valves and Contractor sums not wires for the park (Bid less than the sums set Area 2 per construction forth in the documents "General documents) at Roxbury entitled Wage Memorial Park, Beverly Prevailing Determination made by Hills, CA 90212. the Director of Industrial d.

Obtaining Bid Relations pursuant to Documents: A copy of California Labor Code, the Bid Package may be Part 7, Chapter 1, obtained by mail or in Article 2, Sections 1770, person from the 1773, 1773.1." These Department of Public documents can be Works & Transportation reviewed in the office of - Project Administration, the City Clerk or may be 345 Foothill Road, obtained from the State.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210, P r e b i d telephone number 310- j.

288-2823.

The bid Conference Date and package including plans Location: A mandatory and specifications may pre-bid conference will also be viewed on, and be held on Tuesday, downloaded from the September 24, 2013 at City’s web site: 9:30 a.m. at Roxbury www.beverlyhills.org: Park, located at 471 S. shortcuts: bid informa- Roxbury Drive, Beverly tion: bid number 14-09. Hills 90213.

Bid Security: e.

Bid Opening: k.

Thursday – October 3, Each bid shall be accompanied by bid 2013 at 2:00 p.m. security in the form of a f.

Due Date and cashier's check, certiLocation for fied check or bid bond in Submittals: Sealed the amount of 10% of bids will be received at the total bid amount. all times during normal All cashier's checks or business hours prior to certified checks must the Bid Opening, at the be drawn on a responCity Clerk’s Office, 455 sible bank doing busiNorth Rexford Drive, ness in the United Room 290, Beverly States and shall be Hills, CA 90210. All made payable to THE bids must be in writing CITY OF BEVERLY Bid bonds and must contain an HILLS. original signature by an must be issued by a company authorized officer of the bonding firm. Electronic bids licensed to do busi(i.e., telephonic, FAX, ness in the State of etc.) are NOT accept- California. Bids not able. All bids shall accompanied by the clearly contain on the required bid security be rejected. outside of the sealed shall envelope in which they Cash and personal or are submitted: BID company checks are PACKAGE 14-04: NOT acceptable. The RIXBURY PARK FIELD City shall return the bid RENOVATION AND security checks of MAINLINE REPLACE- unsuccessful bidders to them when the sucMENT PROJECT. cessful bidder g.

C o n t r a c t o r ' s ("Contractor") enters

into the Contract with the City. l.

Payment Bond and Performance Bond: A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount, will be required of the Contractor. m.

Insurance: Upon award of contract, contractor will be obligated to file certificates of insurance evidencing coverage as specified in the bid documents and in a form acceptable to the City. The certificates shall be on the City's standard proof of insurance form. n.

Time of Completion: The contractual completion time shall be 60 calendar days from the date of Notice To Proceed. o.

Retention: In accordance with the contract, five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code, at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, and City shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Refer to the contract for further clarification. p.

Contact Person: A bidder or potential bidder who has a procedural question may call Julio Guerrero at telephone number 310-2882823. A substantive question must be submitted in writing and a copy of that question plus a written response to it will be emailed or mailed to all parties who have obtained a bid package.

THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID. ANY CONTRACT AWARDED WILL BE LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013190359 The following is/are doing business as: GET CREDIT 9300 Wilshire Blvd. #308, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Get Credit LLC 9300 Wilshire Blvd. #308, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 11, 2013: David Melkonian, Sales and Business Development Manager: Statement is filed

with the County of Los Angeles: September 11, 2013; Published: September 20, 27, October 04, 11, 2013 LACC N/C

Page 28 | September 23, 2013 ORDINANCE NO. 13-O-2647 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ACCOUNT FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph M of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “M. All references to the "department of public works" shall now mean "department of public works services”.”

T h e Section 2.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph N of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “N. All references to the "department of transportation” shall now mean "department of community development".”

Section 3.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph Q of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

works services ".”

T h e Section 5.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph Y of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “Y. All references to the “director of public works” shall now mean “director of public works services”.”

Section 6.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph AA of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “AA. All references to the “director of the department of public works” shall now mean “director of public works services”.”

Section 7.

The City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph BB of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “BB. All references to the “director of traffic and parking” shall now mean “director public works services”.”

T h e Section 8.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph CC of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title “Q. Reserved” 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND Section 4.

T h e PROCEDURES”) of the City Council hereby Beverly Hills Municipal amends and restates Code to read as follows: paragraph X of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPART“CC. All referMENT AND POSITION ences to the “director of NAME MODIFICA- transportation” shall TIONS”) of Article 0 now mean “director of (“NAME MODIFICA- community developTIONS”) of Chapter 3 ment”.” (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 Section 9.

T h e (“ADMINISTRATION, City Council hereby PERSONNEL, AND amends and restates PROCEDURES”) of the paragraph DD of Beverly Hills Municipal Section 2-3-001 Code to read as follows: (“DEPARTMENT AND “X. All references POSITION NAME to the "director of public MODIFICATIONS”) of services" shall now Article 0 (“NAME MODImean "director of public FICATIONS”) of Chapter

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P U B L I C N OT I C E S 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “DD. All references to “director of transportation and engineering” shall now mean “director of community development”.”

Section 10.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph II of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “II. All references to the “public services department” shall now mean “department of public works services”.”

Section 11.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph JJ of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “JJ. All references to the ”public works administrator” shall now mean “director of public works services”.”

Section 12.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph KK of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “KK. All references to the “public works department” shall now mean “department of public works services”.”

Section 13.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph OO of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “OO. All references to the “transportation department” shall now mean “department of community

development”.”

Section 14.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph PP of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “PP. All references to the “transportation and engineering department” shall now mean “department of community development”.”

Section 15.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph QQ of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “QQ. All references to the “transportation official” shall now mean “director of community development”.”

Section 16.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph RR of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “RR. All references to the “transpor tation/engineering official” shall now mean “director of community development”.”

Section 17.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph SS of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “SS. All references to the “water department” shall now mean “department of public works services”.”

The Section 18.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph TT of Section 2-3-001 (“DEPARTMENT AND POSITION NAME MODIFICATIONS”) of Article 0 (“NAME MODIFICA-

TIONS”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “TT. All references to the “water manager” shall now mean “director of public works services”.”

Section 19.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates Paragraph L of Section 2 - 3 - 5 0 1 ( “ C R E AT I O N AND FUNCTIONS”) of Article 5 (“COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 ( A D M I N I S T R AT I O N , PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “L. Coordinate with the director of public works services and the deputy city manager of capital assets in matters relating to land use, development, construction, transportation, traffic, and parking;” Section 20.

T h e City Council hereby adds Paragraph O to Section 2-3-501 (“CREATION AND FUNCTIONS”) of Article 5 (“COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 ( A D M I N I S T R AT I O N , PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

the traffic and parking services department is functions; hereby established and shall be under the direcB. Provide techni- tion of the director of cal assistance to the public works services traffic and parking com- who shall be accountmission; able to the city manager.

The duties of the direcC. Provide traffic tor of public works servengineering services, ices shall be as follows: including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, A. Formulate and design, data and statisti- recommend to the city cal compilation, manager policies and retrieval, use, construc- procedures for the mantion, supervision, opera- agement of the traffic tions and surveillance; and parking functions; D. Provide for the B. Provide techniinstallation and mainte- cal assistance to the nance of traffic control traffic and parking comand safety devices; mission; E. Provide for the C. Provide for the planning and mainte- installation and maintenance of on street and nance of traffic control off street parking facili- and safety devices; ties; D. Provide for the F. Provide public maintenance of on education and informa- street and off street tion regarding traffic and parking facilities; parking safety; E. Provide public G.Provide traffic education and informaengineering services, tion regarding traffic and including, but not limited parking safety; to, planning, scheduling, design, data and statistiF. Inspect, opercal compilation, ate, and maintain the retrieval, use, construc- city's public works facilition, supervision, opera- ties, including storm tions and surveillance; drains, streets and sewers, and maintain all city H. Perform or installations where direct all phases of engi- maintenance is not neering work required in assigned to another connection with the department; functions of the city, not otherwise assigned to G.Maintain all city another department, owned or operated and prepare and main- mechanical equipment; tain the engineering records of the city, and H. Maintain and is designated city engi- have custody of all city neer for purposes of owned or operated state law; structures; I. Issue permits and control the use of public rights of way and easements, except as otherwise specifically assigned to another department by the provisions of this code;

“O. Provide traffic engineering services, including, but not limited to, planning, scheduling, design, data and statistical compilation, retrieval, use, construcJ. To perform tion, supervision, operations and surveillance.” such other duties as may be required by the T h e director of community Section 21.

City Council hereby development or the city amends and restates manager.”

Section 2-3-504 T h e Section 22. (“TRANSPORTATION/ ENGINEERING DIVI- City Council hereby SION”) of Article 5 amends the title of (“COMMUNITY DEVEL- Article 8 (“PUBLIC OPMENT DEPART- WORKS AND TRANSMENT”) of Chapter 3 PORTATION DEPART(“DEPARTMENTS AND MENT”) of Chapter 3 OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“DEPARTMENTS AND ( A D M I N I S T R AT I O N , OFFICES”) of Title 2 PERSONNEL, AND (“ADMINISTRATION, AND PROCEDURES) of the PERSONNEL, Beverly Hills Municipal PROCEDURES”) of the Code to read as follows: Beverly Hills Municipal Code to be “PUBLIC SERVICES “2-3-504: TRANS- WORKS PORTATION DIVISION: DEPARTMENT”.

The transportation diviT h e sion is hereby estab- Section 23. lished and shall be City Council hereby under the direction of amends and restates the deputy director of Section 2-3-801 (“CREtransportation, who ATION AND FUNCshall be accountable to TIONS”) of Article 8 the director of communi- (“PUBLIC WORKS AND ty development. The T R A N S P O R TAT I O N of duties of the deputy DEPARTMENT”) director of transporta- Chapter 3 (“DEPARTAND tion shall be as follows: MENTS OFFICES”) of Title 2 A. Formulate and (“ADMINISTRATION, AND recommend to the direc- PERSONNEL, tor of community devel- PROCEDURES”) of the opment and the city Beverly Hills Municipal manager, for approval, Code to read as follows: policies and procedures “The public works for the management of

I. Administer the city water operations as provided in this code; J. Administer the city refuse collection operations as provided in this code; K. Perform such other duties as may be required by the city manager.”

Section 24.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates Article 4 (“RESERVED”) of Chapter 3 (“DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES”) of Title 2 (“ADMINISTRATION, PERSONNEL, AND PROCEDURES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “Article 4. Capital Assets Department The capital assets department is hereby established and shall be under the direction of the deputy city manager of capital assets who shall be accountable to the city manager. The duties of the deputy city manager of capital assets shall be as follows: A. Formulate and recommend to the city manager policies and procedures relating to capital asset construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of City owned buildings and Continue to page 29 >>

BEVERLY HILLS right of way improve- City Council hereby ments amends and restates Section 6-3-5 (“DESIGB. Plan, design, NATION OF UTLITY and construct the city’s DISTRICT”) of Chapter public works facilities 3 (“UNDERGROUND including storm drains, UTILITY DISTRICTS”) streets, alleys and sew- of Title 6 (“UTILITIES ers, and other facilities AND FRANCHISES”) of as may be required, and the Beverly Hills is designated street Municipal Code to read superintendent for pur- as follows: pose of the state Streets and Highways Code; “During the public hearing, the council C. Perform or shall consider the report direct all phases of engi- of the deputy city manneering work required in ager of capital assets, connection with the and the testimony and functions of the city, not evidence of any interestotherwise assigned to ed party. At the concluanother department, sion of the hearing, if the and prepare and main- council finds that the tain the engineering public necessity, health, records of the city; safety, or welfare requires such removal D. Issue permits and such underground and control the use of installation within a despublic rights of way and ignated area, the couneasements, except as cil shall, by resolution, otherwise specifically declare such designated assigned to another area an underground department by the provi- utility district and order sions of this code; such removal and underground installaE. Inventory and tion. Such resolution maintain in current con- shall include a descripdition mapped and tion of the area comprisdescriptive information ing such district and on all interests owned or shall fix the time within possessed by the city in which such removal and real property located in underground installation the city, including ease- shall be accomplished ments in public streets; and within which affected property owners F. Issue permits shall have underground and control the use of service available. A reapublic rights of way and sonable time shall be easements, except as allowed for such otherwise specifically removal and underassigned to another ground installation, havdepartment by provi- ing due regard for the sions of this code; availability of labor, materials, and equipG. Coordinate ment necessary for with the director of pub- such removal and for lic works and director of the installation of the community development underground facilities.” in matters relating to land use, development, Section 27.

T h e construction, trans- City Council hereby portation, traffic and amends and restates parking; Paragraph B of Section 6-3-8 (“RESPONSIBILIH. Perform such TY OF PROPERTY other duties as may be OWNERS”) of Chapter required by the city 3 (“UNDERGROUND manager” UTILITY DISTRICTS”) of Title 6 (“UTILITIES T h e AND FRANCHISES”) of Section 25.

City Council hereby the Beverly Hills amends and restates Municipal Code to read Section 6-3-4 as follows: (“REPORT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC “ B. In the event WORKS”) of Chapter 3 that any person owning, ( “ U N D E R G R O U N D operating, leasing, UTILITY DISTRICTS”) occupying, or renting of Title 6 (“UTILITIES such property does not AND FRANCHISES”) of comply with the provithe Beverly Hills sions of subsection A of Municipal Code to read this section within the as follows: time provided for in the resolution adopted by "6-3-4: REPORT OF the council, the deputy DEPUTY CITY MAN- city manager of capital AGER OF CAPITAL assets shall post written ASSETS: notice on the property being served and thirty The deputy city manag- (30) days thereafter may er of capital assets shall authorize the disconpresent to council for nection and removal of consideration at the any and all overhead public hearing a report service wires and assocontaining information ciated facilities supplyon the proposed under- ing utility service to such grounding, including, property.” but not limited to, the extent of such utilities' Section 28.

T h e participation, estimates City Council hereby of the total costs to the amends and restates city and affected proper- paragraph A of Section ty owners, and an esti- 7-3-123 (“PARKING OF mate of the time OVERSIZED VEHIrequired to complete CLES PROHIBITED IN such underground R E S I D E N T I A L installation and removal ZONES”) of Article 1. of overhead facilities.” (“General Standing, Stopping, And Parking T h e Provisions”) of Chapter Section 26.

September 20, 2013 | Page 29 3 (“STANDING, STOPPING, PARKING”) of Title 7 (“TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

Section 31.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates Section 8-7-2 (“DEFINITIONS”) of Chapter 7 (“USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY”) of Title 8 (“PARKS, STREETS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

“A. No person shall stop, park or leave standing upon any street that is designated by the director commu“For purposes of nity development within a residential zone a carrying out the intent of vehicle having any of this chapter, the following words, phrases, and the following: terms shall have the 1. A manufactur- meanings set forth hereer’s rated load capacity in unless a different is clearly greater than three- meaning intended by the use and fourths (3/4) of a ton; context of the word, 2. A length in phrase or term: excess of twenty one A B O V E feet (21’).

Any vehicle stopped, GROUND: Projecting parked or left standing more than one-half inch shall be subject to (1/2") above the adjacent finished grade removal.” where the facility is to be Section 29.

T h e located.

City Council hereby CITY COUNCIL: amends and restates paragraph C of Section The city council of the 7-3-123 (“PARKING OF city of Beverly Hills.

OVERSIZED VEHIDIRECTOR: The CLES PROHIBITED IN R E S I D E N T I A L deputy city manager of ZONES”) of Article 1. capital assets of the city (“General Standing, of Beverly Hills or Stopping, And Parking designee unless otherProvisions”) of Chapter wise specified.

3 (“STANDING, STOPFACILITY: Any PING, PARKING”) of Title 7 (“TRAFFIC, fiber optic, coaxial, or PARKING, AND PUB- copper cable, teleLIC TRANSPORTA- phone, telecommunicaTION”) of the Beverly tions, electric or other Hills Municipal Code to wire or line, antenna or antenna soil, gas, or read as follows: other pipeline, duct, “C. The director of conduit, cabinet, tunnel, community development vault, equipment, drain, is authorized to desig- manhole, splice box, nate the streets subject surface location, markto the restrictions set er, pole structure, utility, forth in subsection A of or other appurtenance, this section. Upon such structure, property, or designation, the director tangible thing owned, of community develop- leased, operated, or ment shall place or licensed by a person cause to be placed and located or proposed signs on said streets to be located in, upon, giving notice of the above, beneath, or across any public right restriction. ” of way.

Section 30.

T h e PERMITTEE: A City Council hereby amends and restates person to whom the city paragraph A of Section has granted a right of 7-3-207 (“MODIFICA- way use permit under TION OF AN EXISTING this chapter or any lawZONE”) of Article 2 ful successor, transfer( “ P R E F E R E N T I A L ee, or assignee of such PARKING”) of Chapter 3 person. (“STANDING, STOPPERSON: Any PING, PARKING”) of Title 7 (“TRAFFIC, person, business, firm, PARKING, AND PUB- corporation, or other LIC TRANSPORTA- legal entity who places, TION”) of the Beverly constructs, owns, conHills Municipal Code to trols, operates, manages, or uses any faciliread as follows: ty in, upon, above, “A. The director of beneath, or across any community develop- public right of way. ment, at the request of PUBLIC RIGHT the traffic and parking commission or the city OF WAY: The area in, council, may initiate a upon, above, beneath, modification to an exist- or across any public ing preferential permit street, road, lane, court, zone. If a request is initi- alley, boulevard, sideated by the city council, walk, pathway, median, the modification shall be parkway, park, open heard by the city council space, landscape lot, and approved by resolu- drainage facility, easetion. If the request is ini- ment or other public tiated by the traffic and place or property within parking commission, the the city, as it now or traffic and parking com- hereafter exists. mission shall provide a RIGHT OF WAY recommendation to the city council and the USE PERMIT: The modification shall be authorization granted by approved by resolution the city to a person under this chapter givof the city council.” ing the person a nonex-

clusive right to occupy certain space in, upon, above, beneath, or across any public right of way for the purpose of providing a specified service.”

Section 32.

T h e City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph B of Section 4-3-605 (“APPLICATION PROCEDURE; FEE”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “B. Unless a time extension is granted in writing by the deputy city manager of capital assets, within five (5) days of approval of the permit, the permittee must file with the director of public works an insurance certificate establishing that the applicant has in force public liability and property damage insurance from a carrier admitted to do business in the state of California with a Best's insurance rating of A:VII or better in an amount to be determined by resolution of the city council to indemnify the city against any personal injury, death, loss or damage resulting from the permittee's activities. The city and its officers shall be named as additional insureds. The policy must include a statement by the insurance carrier that thirty (30) days' written notice will be given to the city before any cancellation or modification of coverage. The permittee must maintain such insurance for as long as the permittee maintains a news rack in the public right of way. The permittee shall also execute a hold harmless agreement as provided by the city prior to the issuance of any permit.

Section 33. The City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph C of Section 4-3-605 (“APPLICATION PROCEDURE; FEE”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “C. Upon a showing that the fees and/or insurance requirements are so financially burdensome that they would constitute an unreasonable burden on first amendment rights by virtue of the financial circumstances of the applicant, the deputy city manager of capital assets may waive or decrease the fees as necessary.”

T h e Section 34.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph A of Section 4-3-610 (“NEWS RACK REQUIREMENTS”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “A. News rack shall be the standard "KJack" model, standard KJ-100 Mini View model or an equivalent model approved by the deputy city manager of capital assets which shall be securely bolted to the sidewalk. News racks that are in place as of December 24, 1994, and not in compliance with this subsection shall be replaced with conforming news racks within twelve (12) months of December 24, 1994.”

T h e Section 35.

City Council hereby amends and restates Section 4-3-612 (“ABANDONMENT”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “In the event any news rack installed pursuant to this article does not contain the newspaper or periodical specified in the application within a period of thirty (30) days after the release of the current issue, or if no newspaper or periodical is in the news rack for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days, the deputy city manager of capital assets may deem the news rack abandoned and may remove the news rack from the public right of way in accordance with the procedures set out in sections 4-3-613 through 4-3-616 of this article.

In the event a permittee of a news rack, owned by the permittee, desires voluntarily to abandon a news rack location, such permittee shall notify the deputy city manager of capital assets in writing of the date of the proposed removal thirty (30) days prior to the news rack's removal and the permittee shall completely remove the news rack and mount on the date set forth in such notice. “ T h e Section 36.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph A of Section 4-3-613 (“IMPOUNDMENT OF RACKS”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULA-

TORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “A. The deputy city manager of capital assets or his/her designee: 1. May immediately remove and impound any news rack in violation of this article if the violation is creating a dangerous or hazardous condition. Notice of such action and the right to request a hearing in accordance with this article shall be mailed to the permittee, or person, if known, maintaining such news rack within five (5) working days after such action; 2. May notify the permittee, or person, if known, maintaining a news rack found in violation of this article, either in person, or by mail, or if the owner of the news rack is not known, by affixing a notice to the news rack, that unless the violation is corrected or a hearing requested within ten (10) working days after the date of the notice, the news rack will be impounded; and 3. May impound any news rack in accordance with the decision following a hearing requested pursuant to section 4-3-615 of this article.”

Section 37.

The City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph B of Section 4-3-613 (“IMPOUNDMENT OF RACKS”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “B. If a hearing on the impounding of the news rack is not timely requested or if the return of the news rack is not requested by the permittee in accordance with the provisions of this article, the deputy city manager of capital assets or the deputy city manager’s designee may sell or otherwise dispose of the news rack, its contents and any monies contained in the news rack, and deposit the proceeds, if any, in the city treasury.”

T h e Section 38.

City Council hereby amends and restates paragraph B of Section 4-3-614 (“RETURN OF IMPOUNDED NEWS RACKS”) of Article 6 (“NEWS RACKS”) of Chapter 3 (“OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS”) of Title 4 (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES”) of the Continue to page 30 >>

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Page 30 | September 23, 2013 Beverly Hills Municipal this article and order it Code to read as follows: removed. If the news rack which is found in “B. The deputy violation of this article is city manager of capital not removed, it shall be assets or deputy city impounded. manager’s designee may, after a hearing in E. Notice Of accordance with this Decision: The deputy article, order the news city manager of capital rack returned without assets may give oral payment of any notice of the decision at impound fee; or, if an the close of the hearing impound fee has previ- and shall send notice of ously been paid, may the decision by mail.” order return of any such impound fee if no viola- Section 40.

The tion of this article is City Council hereby found.” amends and restates paragraph B of Section Section 39.

T h e 4-3-618 (“URBAN City Council hereby DESIGN PROGRAM amends and restates AREA”) of Article 6 Section 4-3-615 (“NEWS RACKS”) of (“HEARINGS ON VIO- Chapter 3 (“OTHER LATIONS”) of Article 6 ACTIVITIES REQUIR(“NEWS RACKS”) of ING REGULATORY Chapter 3 (“OTHER PERMITS”) of Title 4 ACTIVITIES REQUIR- (“REGULATION OF ING REGULATORY CERTAIN TYPES OF PERMITS”) of Title 4 BUSINESSES AND (“REGULATION OF ACTIVITIES”) of the CERTAIN TYPES OF Beverly Hills Municipal BUSINESSES AND Code to read as follows: ACTIVITIES”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal “B. The deputy Code to read as follows: city manager of capital assets shall install news “A. Request For rack enclosures within Hearing: Any permittee the urban design proor person maintaining a gram area. The design, news rack found in viola- materials and location of tion of this article may the enclosures shall be request in writing a determined by the direchearing before the tor of public works subdeputy city manager of ject to approval of the capital assets according city council. A minimum to the time limitations of twenty nine (29) news contained in subsection rack enclosures shall be 4-3-613A2 of this article. installed, and each news rack enclosure B. Stay Pending shall accommodate Decision: A timely three (3) news racks. request for a hearing The location of the news made prior to any rack enclosures shall be impounding shall oper- fixed prior to the acceptate to stay any impound- ance of news rack pering until five (5) working mit applications for days after a final deci- news rack spaces within sion is rendered unless the urban design prothe violation is creating gram area. If there is no a dangerous or haz- news rack permit appliardous condition. cation for space within a particular news rack C. Conduct Of enclosure, then that Hearing: A hearing shall enclosure need not be be held before the installed until such an deputy city manager of application is received.” capital assets, unless continued by agree- Section 41.

The ment, within five (5) City Council hereby working days of the amends and restates request for a hearing. At paragraph C of Section the hearing, any person 4-3-618 (“URBAN may present evidence DESIGN PROGRAM or argument as to AREA”) of Article 6 whether the news rack (“NEWS RACKS”) of was in violation of this Chapter 3 (“OTHER article or whether the ACTIVITIES REQUIRnews rack should be ING REGULATORY returned without pay- PERMITS”) of Title 4 ment of an impound fee. (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF D. Decision: A BUSINESSES AND decision shall be ren- ACTIVITIES”) of the dered within five (5) Beverly Hills Municipal working days after the Code to read as follows: close of the hearing. The deputy city manager of “C. News rack capital assets shall take permits for news rack any one of the following spaces within the urban actions: design program area shall be issued by lot1.

Determine tery. For each news rack there is no violation of enclosure location, the this article; deputy city manager of capital assets shall con2.

Determine duct an initial lottery that there is a violation of is limited to preexisting this article and order papers and, if necesthat the violation be cor- sary, a secondary lottery rected within a reason- that is limited to other able period of time and if applicants. A secondary not, order the removal or lottery shall be necesimpound of the news sary only to fill news rack found in violation of racks spaces for which a this article; news rack permit is not awarded to a preexisting 3.

Determine paper. No newspaper or there was a violation of periodical shall be eligi-

BUSINESSES AND BYRON POPE (SEAL) ACTIVITIES”) of the City Clerk Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: APPROVED AS TO FORM: “H. Newsracks LAURENCE S.WIENER within the urban design City Attorney program area shall be the National Newsvend APPROVED AS TO model M-30 or an equiv- CONTENT: alent approved by the JEFFREY KOLIN deputy city manager of City Manager capital assets and shall be white aluminum RAL VOTE: #9006 in color.”

AYES: Councilmembers Krasne, Gold, Brien, Section 44.

T h e Bosse, and Mayor City Council hereby Mirisch amends and restates NOES: None paragraph I of Section ABSENT: None 4-3-618 (“URBAN CARRIED DESIGN PROGRAM –––––– AREA”) of Article 6 F ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (“NEWS RACKS”) of STATEMENT 2013175064 The is/are doing business Chapter 3 (“OTHER following as: 1) LA CITI JEWELS 2) ACTIVITIES REQUIR- BLING WEAR JEWELRY 3) ING REGULATORY JEWELS BY HART 4) LA CITY PERMITS”) of Title 4 JEWELS 5) JEWELRY BAR (“REGULATION OF 11693 San Vicente Blvd. #173, Angeles, CA 90049; Linda CERTAIN TYPES OF Los Hart 11693 San Vicente Blvd.

BUSINESSES AND #173, Los Angeles, CA 90049; Section 42.

T h e ACTIVITIES”) of the The business is conducted by: City Council hereby Beverly Hills Municipal AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) NOT begun to transact amends and restates Code to read as follows: has business under the name(s) paragraph D of Section listed herein: Linda Hart: “I. The deputy city Statement is filed with the 4-3-618 (“URBAN DESIGN PROGRAM manager of capital County of Los Angeles: August AREA”) of Article 6 assets may promulgate 21, 2013; Published: August September 06, 13, 20, (“NEWS RACKS”) of policies necessary or 30, N/C for the 2013 LACC–––––– Chapter 3 (“OTHER convenient ACTIVITIES REQUIR- administration of the lot- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013175075 The ING REGULATORY tery.” following is/are doing business PERMITS”) of Title 4 MP FINANCIAL 10170 (“REGULATION OF Section 45. Severability. as: Larwin, Chatsworth, CA 91311; CERTAIN TYPES OF If any section, subsec- Deborah Miller 10170 Larwin, BUSINESSES AND tion, subdivision, sen- Chatsworth, CA 91311; The ACTIVITIES”) of the tence, clause, phrase, business is conducted by: AN Beverly Hills Municipal or portion of this INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has to transact business Code to read as follows: Ordinance or the appli- begun the name(s) listed cation thereof to any under herein August 09, 2013: “D. News rack person or place, is for Deborah Miller: Statement is permits for news rack any reason held to be filed with the County of Los spaces within the urban invalid or unconstitution- Angeles: August 21, 2013; August 30, design program area al by the final decision of Published: September 06, 13, 20, 2013 shall have a three (3) any court of competent LACC N/C year term. At the expira- jurisdiction, the remain–––––– tion of each term, the der of this Ordinance FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME deputy city manager of shall remain in full force STATEMENT 2013175078 The following is/are doing business capital assets shall real- and effect. as: QUINTESSENTIAL PR locate the permits by 8913 W. Olympic Blvd. #104, conducting an area wide Section 46. Publication. Beverly Hills, CA 90211; reallocation lottery if a The City Clerk shall Allyana Sevanesian 8913 W. written reallocation cause this Ordinance to Olympic Blvd. #104, Beverly CA 90211; Kerith request has been sub- be published at least Hills, Henderson 8913 W. Olympic mitted in the period once in a newspaper of Blvd. #104, Beverly Hills, CA between forty five (45) general circulation pub- 90211; The business is condays and thirty five (35) lished and circulated in ducted by: A GENERAL PARTdays prior to the term the City within fifteen NERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact busiexpiration by either an (15) days after its pas- ness under the name(s) listed existing permittee or a sage in accordance with herein: Allyana Sevanesian: new permit applicant. If Section 36933 of the Statement is filed with the no such request is filed Government Code, shall County of Los Angeles: August within this period, then certify to the adoption of 21, 2013; Published: August September 06, 13, 20, the deputy city manager this Ordinance and shall 30, 2013 LACC N/C of capital assets may cause this Ordinance –––––– renew the permits with- and the City Clerk’s cer- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME out conducting an area tification, together with STATEMENT 2013175085 The wide reallocation lottery. proof of publication, to following is/are doing business 1) IN MEDIAS RES FILMS In such event, existing be entered in the Book as: 2) IN MEDIAS RES PRODUCpermittees may file of Ordinances of the TIONS 1702 S. Rober tson applications for renewal Council of this City.

Blvd. #100, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Roopashree Jeevaji of their permits, along 1702 S. Robertson Blvd. #100, with a nonrefundable Section 47.

This Los Angeles, CA 90035; The renewal application fee, Effective Date. business is conducted by: AN commencing thirty (30) Ordinance shall go into INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has days prior to the term effect and be in full force NOT begun to transact busiexpiration. The deputy and effect at 12:01 a.m. ness under the name(s) listed Roopashree city manager of capital on the thirty-first (31st) herein: Jeevaji: Statement is filed with assets shall renew the day after its passage. the County of Los Angeles: permit, within ten (10) August 21, 2013; Published: U s e August 30, September 06, 13, city business days of Section 48. accepting the applica- of Bold Font. The use of 20, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– tion, if the subject news bold font in this ordiBUSINESS NAME rack remains in compli- nance is for ease of ref- FICTITIOUS 2013175088 The erence only and the STATEMENT ance with this article.” following is/are doing business bold font shall not be as: WASHINGTON PLACE Section 43.

T h e included in the text codi- PROPERTIES 11022 Santa City Council hereby fied in the Beverly Hills Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Jack Yermian 11022 amends and restates Municipal Code.

Santa Monica Blvd. #280, Los paragraph H of Section Angeles, CA 90025; The busi4-3-618 (“URBAN Adopted: ness is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has DESIGN PROGRAM September 10, 2013 NOT begun to transact busiAREA”) of Article 6 ness under the name(s) listed (“NEWS RACKS”) of Effective: herein: Jack Yermian: Chapter 3 (“OTHER October 11, 2013 Statement is filed with the ACTIVITIES REQUIRCounty of Los Angeles: August 21, 2013; Published: ING REGULATORY JOHN A. MIRISCH August 30, September 06, PERMITS”) of Title 4 Mayor 13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C (“REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF ATTEST: ble for: 1) more than one news rack permit at an intersection where there are two (2) news rack enclosure locations; or 2) more than two (2) news rack permits at an intersection where there are three (3) or four (4) news rack enclosure locations. The deputy city manager of capital assets shall conduct the lottery by placing into a container the names of all eligible permit applicants and drawing names from the container until the number of available spaces at a location reaches zero.

The deputy city manager of capital assets shall give permit applicants advance written notice of the time and place of the lottery, and shall allow members of the public to witness the lottery.”

ORDINANCE NO. 13-O-2646 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO MOVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARINGS IN THE ORDER OF BUSINESS

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

Section 4.

Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) THE CITY COUNCIL day after its passage.

OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Adopted: HEREBY ORDAINS AS September 10, 2013 FOLLOWS: Effective: Section 1. Conduct of October 11, 2013 Business.

The City Council hereby amends JOHN A. MIRISCH Section 2-1-3 (“Conduct Mayor of the City of of Business”) of Chapter Beverly Hills, California 1 (“Council”) of Title 2 ( “ A d m i n i s t r a t i o n , ATTEST: Personnel, and BYRON POPE (SEAL) Procedures”) of the City Clerk Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: APPROVED AS TO FORM: “All formal meetings of LAURENCE S. WIENER the council shall be City Attorney open to the public; provided, however, when a APPROVED AS TO closed session is held in CONTENT: accordance with law, the JEFFREY C. KOLIN public may be excluded City Manager from such closed session held during a coun- VOTE: cil meeting. At the hour AYES: Councilmembers set by law on the day of Krasne, Gold, Brien, the scheduled formal Bosse, and Mayor meeting, the council Mirisch members, the city man- NOES: None ager, the city attorney, ABSENT: None the city clerk, and such CARRIED –––––– other personnel as have been requested to be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2013175097 The present by the city man- STATEMENT following is/are doing business as: ager shall take their reg- KLEIN LAW 280 S. Beverly Dr. ular stations in the coun- #504, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; cil chamber. The busi- Philip Klein, A Law Corporation ness of the council shall 280 S. Beverly Dr. #504, Beverly CA 90212; The business is be taken up for consid- Hills, conducted by: A CORPORAeration and disposition TION, registrant(s) has begun to in substantially the fol- transact business under the lowing order, except as name(s) listed herein July 16, may be otherwise 2013: Philip Klein, President: is filed with the County of ordered by the mayor or Statement Los Angeles: August 21, 2013; the council: Published: August 30, September 06, A. Roll call; B. Presentations; C. Oral communication from the audience; D. Consent calendar; E. Public hearings; F. Continued and new business; G. Items pulled from Consent calendar for discussion; H.Commission synopses and minutes; I. Other business; and J. Adjournment.”

Section 2. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall be remain in full force and effect.

Section 3. Publication.

The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall

13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013174839 The following is/are doing business as: THE ENERGY GURUS LLC 309 Duquesne St., Patagonia, AZ 85624; The Energy Gurus LLC 309 Duquesne St., Patagonia, AZ 85624; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Gurutej Khalsa, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 21, 2013; Published: August 30, September 06, 13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013163900 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SLOAN AND BENNETT 2) SLOAN & BENNETT 1423 S. Sloan Ave., Compton, CA 90221; James Patrick Christopher 1423 S. Sloan Ave., Compton, CA 90221; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 06, 2013: James Patrick Christopher: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 06, 2013; Published: August 30, September 06, 13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013175090 The following is/are doing business as: THR CONSULTING 2138 Manning Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; Terri Reno 2138 Manning Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Terri Reno: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: August 21, 2013; Published: August 30, September 06, 13, 20, 2013 LACC N/C

BEVERLY HILLS ORDINANCE NO. 13-O-2645 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CHANGING REFERENCES TO “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT” TO “CITING DEPARTMENT” IN THE CODE VIOLATIONS SECTION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND FURTHER DEFINING UNLAWFUL USE OF DISABLED PLACARD THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

Citing Department. The definition of “CITING DEPARTMENT” is hereby added to Section 1-3302 (“DEFINITIONS”) of Article 3. (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “CITING DEPARTMENT: The City department that issued the citation pursuant to section 1-3-201 of this chapter.”

Section 2. Payment of Administrative Fine.

The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 1-3-312 (“PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE FINE”) of Article 3. (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “The administrative fine shall be paid to the Citing Department within twenty (20) days from the date of service of the administrative citation. If, after a hearing requested pursuant to section 1-3-313 of this article, the hearing officer determines that the administrative citation should be canceled, the administrative fine shall be refunded in accordance with section 1-3320 of this article.”

Section 3. Request for Administrative Hearing.

The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 1-3-313 (“REQUEST FOR A D M I N I S T R AT I V E HEARING”) of Article 3. (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “A. Any responsible person to whom an administrative citation is issued may contest the citation by: 1) completing a request for hearing form and returning it to the Citing Department; and 2) either depositing

September 20, 2013 | Page 31 the administrative fine with the Citing Department or providing notice that a request for an advance deposit hardship waiver has been filed pursuant to section 1-3-314 of this article. A request for hearing form may be obtained from the Citing Department.

B. The Citing Department must receive a completed request for hearing form and the administrative fine or completed hardship waiver form pursuant to section 1-3-314 of this article within twenty (20) days from the date of service of the administrative citation. If not, the responsible person waives the right to a hearing.

C. The citing official shall notify the person requesting the hearing by regular mail in accordance with section 1-3303 of this article of the time and place of the hearing at least ten (10) days before the date of the hearing. The citing official shall serve any documentation, other than the administrative citation, that the citing official has submitted or will submit to the hearing officer on the person requesting the hearing by regular mail in accordance with section 1-3303 of this article at least five (5) days before the date of the hearing.”

Section 4.

Advance Hardship Waiver Deposit.

The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 13-314 (“advance hardship waiver deposit”) of Article 3. (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “A. Any responsible person who requests a hearing to contest an administrative citation and who is financially unable to deposit the administrative fine required in section 1-3312 of this article may file a request for an advance deposit hardship waiver. The request shall be filed with the Citing Department on an advance deposit hardship waiver application form, available from the Citing Department, no later than twenty (20) days after service of the administrative citation.

The Citing Department's failure to receive a completed form with all supporting documents within twenty (20) days after service of the administrative citation shall constitute a waiver of the right to receive a hardship waiver.

B. The director of the Citing Department or designee may issue an advance deposit hardship waiver only if the person requesting the

waiver submits a sworn affidavit, together with any supporting documents, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the director or designee the person's financial inability to deposit with the city the full amount of the fine in advance of the hearing. The director or designee shall issue a written decision specifying the reasons for issuing or not issuing the waiver. The decision shall be served upon the person requesting the waiver as specified in section 1-3-303 of this article. If the director or designee determines that the waiver is not warranted the person shall remit the full amount of the fine to the Citing Department within ten (10) days of receipt of the director's written decision. The director or designee's decision whether to issue a hardship waiver shall be final.”

Section 5.

Time for Administrative Hearing.

The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 13-315 (“TIME FOR Administrative Hearing”) of Article 3. (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: “Only after a request for hearing form is received by the Citing Department within the required period, and the responsible person requesting the hearing has either deposited the administrative fine in full or obtained an advance deposit hardship waiver (hereinafter a "perfected appeal"), shall the city set the date and time for the administrative hearing. The hearing shall be set for a date not less than fifteen (15) days, nor more than sixty (60) days after a perfected appeal.”

notice of appeal either in person or by first class mail upon the Citing Department. If the responsible person fails to timely file a notice of appeal, the administrative order shall be deemed confirmed.”

with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City.

Section 10.

Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect Section 7. Unlawful Use at 12:01 a.m. on the thirof Invalid Disabled ty-first (31st) day after Placard.

The City its passage.

Council hereby amends and restates paragraph Adopted: A of Section 7-3-117 September 10, 2013 (“UNLAWFUL USE OF INVALID DISABLED Effective: PLACARD”) of Article 1. October 11, 2013 (“General Standing, Stopping, And Parking JOHN A. MIRISCH Provisions”) of Chapter Mayor 3 (“STANDING, STOPPING, PARKING”) of ATTEST: Title 7 (“TRAFFIC, BYRON POPE (SEAL) PARKING, AND PUB- City Clerk LIC TRANSPORTATION”) of the Beverly APPROVED AS TO Hills Municipal Code to FORM: read as follows: LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney “A. No person shall park or stand a vehicle upon APPROVED AS TO any street, highway or in CONTENT: a parking stall or space JEFFREY C. KOLIN of an off-street parking City Manager facility when the vehicle displays, in order to VOTE: obtain special parking AYES: Councilmembers privileges, a disabled Krasne, Gold, Brien, placard and: (1) the Bosse, and Mayor department of motor Mirisch vehicles record for the NOES: None identification number ABSENT: None assigned to such plac- CARRIED ard indicates that such —————————— placard either (a) has NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S been reported as lost, SALE Title Order No.: stolen, surrendered, 8285972 Trustee Sale No.: Loan No.: canceled, revoked or 80135 expired; or (b) was 399054192 APN: 5529issued to a person who 024-011 YOU ARE IN UNDER A has been reported as DEFAULT DEED OF TRUST DATED being deceased for a 9/19/2012. UNLESS YOU period exceeding sixty TAKE ACTION TO PRO(60) days; (2) the plac- TECT YOUR PROPERTY, ard is displayed on a IT MAY BE SOLD AT A vehicle that is not being PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU used to transport, and is NEED AN EXPLANATION not in the reasonable OF THE NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS proximity of, the person THE to whom the license AGAINST YOU, YOU plate or placard was SHOULD CONTACT A issued or a person who LAWYER. On 10/4/2013 1:00 PM, California TD is authorized to be at Specialists, Inc. as the transported in the vehi- duly appointed Trustee cle displaying that plac- under and pursuant to ard or license plate; or Deed of Trust Recorded (3) the placard is coun- on 9/28/2012 as terfeit, forged, altered or Instrument No. mutilated.”

20121467519 in book Section 8. 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.

Appeal of Decision of Administrative Hearing Officer.

The City Council hereby amends and restates Section 13-324 (“APPEAL OF DECISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER”) of Article 3. (“Administrative Penalties”) of Chapter 3 (“CODE VIOLATIONS”) of Title 1 (“GENERAL PROVISIONS”) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: Section 9. Publication.

The City Clerk shall “Within twenty (20) days cause this Ordinance after service of the to be published at least administrative hearing once in a newspaper of circulation officer's decision upon general the responsible person, published and circulatthe responsible person ed in the City within fifmay seek review of the teen (15) days after its administrative hearing passage in accordance officer's decision by fil- with Section 36933 of ing a notice of appeal the Government Code, with the Los Angeles shall certify to the of this superior court, 11701 S. adoption La Cienega Blvd., Los Ordinance and shall Angeles, CA 90045. cause this Ordinance The responsible person and the City Clerk’s shall serve a copy of the certification, together

N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Joshua J. Pascua, a single man and Epafrodito A. Pascua, a single man, as joint tenants, as Trustor The Evergreen Advantage Management, Inc., a California Corporation, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describ-

ing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1010 North Crescent Heights Boulevard, West Hollywood CA 90046. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $94,239.17 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 9/6/2013 California TD Specialists, Inc., as Trustee 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com CALL: 877RSVP-ADS or 877-7787237. Patricio S. Ince', Vice President California TD Specialists is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on

this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of 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 877-RSVPADS or 877778-7237, or visit this internet Web site www.rsvpforeclosures.co m, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.# 80135. 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.” (RSVP# 302255)(09/13/13, 09/20/13, 09/27/13) –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013185352 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SCMS CONSTRUCTION 2) SCMS 170 N. Crescent Dr. #205, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; SCMS Construction, Inc. 170 N. Crescent Dr. #205, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 03, 2003: Michael Gordon, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 05, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013185353 The following is/are doing business as: 1) CLÉO DU MARAIS 2) CLÉO DU MARAIS - PARIS 7985 Santa Monica Blvd. #109-555, West Hollywood CA 90046; Jaimie Bond, LLC 7985 Santa Monica Blvd. #109-555, West Hollywood, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Clémence Janin, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 05, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013185354 The following is/are doing business as: 1) SOUND CANYON 2) SOUND CYN 2518 Canyon Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; Daryl G. Berg 2518 Canyon Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90068; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Daryl Berg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 05, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013185355 The following is/are doing business as: GREEN EYES EYEWEAR 9461 Charleville Blvd. #351, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; Rimoptics USA, Inc. 9461 Charleville Blvd. #351, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Daniel Cohen, Director: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 05, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013185356 The following is/are doing business as: BOLDR CREATIVE 10362 Tupelo Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90077; Scott Butler Scott, Inc. 10362 Tupelo Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90077; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Alexis Scott Butler, CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 05, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C

Page 32 | September 20, 2013 Trustee Sale No. : 20120134001133 Title Order No.: 120174560 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/10/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEx West, L.L.C., as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/18/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1987771 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: SIMON BITTON AND DANIELLE BITTON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 10/10/2013 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9001 DAYTON WAY, UNIT A, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90211 APN#: 4335018-042 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $566,180.11. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automat-

ically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.c om for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120134001133.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 5005 WINDPLAY DRIVE, SUITE 1 EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-9334 916-9390772 www.nationwideposting.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 09/10/2013 NPP0220797 To: BEVERLY HILLS COURIER 09/20/2013, 09/27/2013, 10/04/2013 –––––– NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 10-0034389 Doc ID #0001093387342005N Title Order No. 10-8136256 Investor/Insurer No. 109338734 APN No. 4340-014-070 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/21/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-

P U B L I C N OT I C E S CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ANTHONY MAGNES, A SINGLE MAN, dated 07/21/2005 and recorded 7/28/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1789270, in Book N/A, Page N/A, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 10/21/2013 at 9:00AM, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, Vineyard Ballroom at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9041 KEITH AVENUE #1, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $946,664.43. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off

all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 10-0034389.

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. DATED: 06/13/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4415860 09/20/2013, 09/27/2013, 10/04/2013 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Title Order No.: 8285972 Trustee Sale No.: 80135 Loan No.: 399054192 APN: 5529024-011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/19/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/4/2013 at 1:00 PM, California TD Specialists, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 9/28/2012 as Instrument No. 20121467519 in book N/A, page N/A of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Joshua J. Pascua, a single man and Epafrodito A. Pascua, a single man, as joint tenants, as Trustor The Evergreen Advantage Management, Inc., a California Corporation, as Beneficiary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO

THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust.. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1010 North Crescent Heights Boulevard, West Hollywood CA 90046. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $94,239.17 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 9/6/2013 California TD Specialists, Inc., as Trustee 8190 East Kaiser Blvd., Anaheim Hills, CA 92808 Phone: 714-283-2180 For Trustee Sale Information log on to: www.rsvpforeclosures.com CALL: 877RSVP-ADS or 877-7787237. Patricio S. Ince', Vice President California TD Specialists is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien

BEVERLY HILLS being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of 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 877-RSVPADS or 877778-7237, or visit this internet Web site www.rsvpforeclosures.co m, using the file number assigned to this case T.S.#

80135. 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.” (RSVP# 302255)(09/13/13, 09/20/13, 09/27/13) –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2013184997 The following is/are doing business as: 1) MOMENT ENTERTAINMENT 2) FIRST CLASS ENTERPRISES 3) ALLENDALE ENTERPRISES 1710 N. Fuller Ave. #312, Los Angeles, CA 90046; Moment Global Holdings, Inc. 1710 N. Fuller Ave. #312, Los Angeles, CA 90046; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Donald Smith, President and CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: September 04, 2013; Published: September 13, 20, 27, October 04, 2013 LACC N/C

NOTICE— Fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14400, et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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• COMPUTER • Repair & Training

NEED HELP?

Sales Rep, Intl Jewelry

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WE UNDERSTAND.. .

ARE YOU A SENIOR AND NEED ASSISTANCE?

SEEKING PART-TIME ASSISTANT

** HEART OF ** BEVERLY HILLS

• Home or Office • Installation • Setup • Software Training • Virus & Spyware

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

M AMA’ S H OME C ARE 323/655-2622

Removal • Website Design CALL E. STURM:

48 FITNESS

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER I will teach you to train smarter, not harder...

• ELDERCARE • IN-HOME SPECIALIST • Caregivers • CNA • CHHA • Complete Analysis • Weights / Aerobics • Nutrition / Flexibility • Fat Loss / Injury Rehab

310.859.0440 www.exehomecare.com

BBB A+ (Highest Rated)

RN on Staff

————— ————— CAREGIVER/ COMPANION/

BOOKKEEPER/ SECRETARY

PERSONAL ASSISTANT RELIABLE, Honest and Reliable, RESPONSIBLE & EXPERIENCED WITH A 20 + years exp. Fluent GOOD PERSONALITY. English, light cooking References Available. with excellent references.

F/T or P/T or Live-out day/night shift,

By The Project. willing to travel. Live-in Call Bella: position negotiable.

323/788-5451

• Companions • Live-In / Live-Out

Bonded & Insured• Licensed • Fully Screened

For more info call Barry 310/578-5880

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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companions to drive them to doctors, prepare meals, light housekeeping, etc...

We offer responsible and nurturing care. Our staff is thoroughly screened and we care. Live In/Out.

310/678-2173

50

MA; or BA & 5 yr exp reqd.

Send resume to: Pacific Jewelry We provide experienced Services Cargivers, CNA’s & HHA’s 631 S. Olive St #1850 for seniors needing Los Angeles, CA 90014

Call 213/925-9061

50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

CAREGIVER/ COMPANION Experienced European Female Available.

• Reliable Care • English Speaking.

Live-in. Cooking, light cleaning & activities.

Great References.

310/402-4100

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FILIPINO / AMERICAN

CAREGIVERS Professional staff.

Caring Companion and Assisted Living.

BOARD & CARE Placement available Drivers: Doctors appointment, Errands, Etc...

Flexible Pricing.

Free Consultation!

Call Randy 323/537-5733

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$16/Hour

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Duties Include: Emailing, writing & speak fluent English.

LARGE OFFICE In Small Building Wall of windows and parking available.

We can help YOU!

PLEASE CALL: 310/474-2291

240 OFFICE/STORES FOR LEASE

E X E C U T I V E O F F I C E IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210 Come to the heart of the golden triangle starting at $550 a month.

FREE wireless internet access phone reception/forwarding, mail receipt, conference room times and more..

**************** Call Lisa 24hrs.

323/877-8121 323/806-9498 89 BEAUTY SALON

Call 310/553-0110

468 North Camden Drive For more info call: 888-909-0210

www.gbcone.com

ø MOVE-IN FEES !

Special Lease Month-to-Month available from Sept. - Dec. 2013

Carmen’s Beauty Salon HAIR STATION FOR RENT

Call leasing office for more details.

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BEVERLY HILLS P S Y C H O T H E R A P Y WILSHIRE BLVD • OFFICE • RETAIL FRONTAGE Elegantly furnished, & SMALL OFFICE large *** SUITES *** • M I R A C L E M I L E • office/group room, NO NNN 6-Unit Apt. Bldg. Part of 3-office suite. All Utilities Included.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED. Available 1-4 days Must Lease Now! Apprx. 8,500sf. lot.

110

Income Property For Sale

Beverly Blvd., x-st. Fairfax, across CBS Studios.

For More info. per week.

Zoned R4 • $2,100,000 Please Call: Call: 323/333-7390 • BRENTWOOD 7 Units • 2-Year Old 323/938-2379 Condo Project .

1

—————–––– All: HAIRSTYLIST & MANICURIST

Call 310/237-2977 or 713/266-1444

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3 Bds.+2 /2 Bath

ANNETTE WOLF • AGT.

310/441-1811 310/766-1812

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Private Office Suite EXECUTIVE OFFICES at 9595 Wilshire Bl. AVAILABLE in

508 RSF • $2,300/Mo. THE BEVERLY HILLS GOLDEN TRIANGLE 1 Large Executive •••••• Great location & parking. Fully Entitled to Window Office & Develop 1,200+ • J UST REMODELED • Kabuki Salon Homes, Commercial, 1 Support/ Elevator access. incld. Golf Course.

313 N. Crescent Dr. • 2 5 4 A c r e s i n S a n t a Rent Includes: Reception Area.

Call 310/858-0101 C l a r i t a which inclds.

HVAC, electricity, 30 Acres of Land w/ Oil. Contact: Stan Gerlach phone, high-speed Oil Appraisal Avail.

Hair Styling Or: Bryan Dunne ANNETTE WOLF • AGT. internet, use 310/441-1811 Station for Rent 310/550-2500 of conference room.

310/766-1812 ••••• CALL NOW FOR HAIR STATION MOVE-IN SPECIAL’S: 202 1ST MONTH $500!!

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 310/258-0444 FOR $150/WEEK. FOR SALE Needed for ER PLAN Beverly Hills Salon. • MCAOSMTM UNITY

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••••• Plenty of customer parking.

Near 405 & 10 FWY. Call: 310/473-0044

• For Sale • 10323 Santa Monica Bl.

BEVERLY HILLS OFFICES

$3.99M

Prime Location on Wilshire next to Academy of Motion Picture.

————— We File & Publish DBA’s • Charming, Pride-of-Ownership Building For More Info.

Please Call: 310.278.1322

• Prime Century City Location • Investment or Owner/User Opportunity

Call Cresa–Seth Wellisch: 310-207-1700

• Executive Suite $400up include utilities • 4F with views 2500-5000 sf @ 2.65/sf

Mylene 310/246-9625 or 310/242-0507

CLASSIFIED

BEVERLY HILLS

270

240 OFFICE/STORES FOR LEASE

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

OFFICE FOR LEASE Wilshire / San Vicente Three 9” x 13’ Offices Furnished/Unfurnished $600/MO. Each Available immediately.

Call 323/761-7909

KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 all listings are on centurycityliving.com

258 FINANCIAL SERVICES CAPITAL AVAILABLE FOR BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL & VENTURE CAPITAL

$50,000 & UP. Call 323/806-7443 21caesar@gmail.com

This Weeks Listings CENTURY PARK EAST 2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH $625,000

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

• Open House • Sunday’s • 1-5 pm

2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH $625000

Storage Space

Renovated Kitchen & Baths

Av a i l a b l e for Rent.

Close to Beach .

310/394-7132

Large Balcony. Quiet Location

415

Tree Top Views. Real Hardwood

ROOM FOR RENT

Floors. Granite Counters

270

Luxurious Baths.

TOWNHOMES/ CONDOS FOR SALE

TV & Stereo Sound

Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

308 LAND FOR SALE

440

440

440

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

Classic Beverly Hills

SANTA MONICA

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1 Bd. + Den + 1 1/ 2 Ba.

• • • • • •

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

310/247-8689

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FOR MORE INFO. CALL: BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 321 S. Sherbourne Dr. ANNETTE WOLF • AGT. 120 S. Swall Dr. • • • • • • • • • • • Spacious • • 310/441-1811 • 310/766-1812 • Bachelor • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •• Very Spacious, A/C, • •

427 Montana Ave.

Income $3,000/month

440 UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

2 Bd+13/4 Ba 519,000 B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S BEVERLY HILLS 24-hr. doorman.

LIVING. BALCONY’S ALL AROUND W/ SPECTACULAR VIEWS: Balcony, dishwasher, north, south & east. elevator, intercom Lots of closets, 2-car entry, on-site garage, storage locker laundry, parking. suana, pool. Close to P LEASE C ALL : UCLA. Principals Only.

310/435-3693

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Leased Investment

How's 5% on YOUR MONEY sound?

7 figures only

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BEVERLY HILLS LOWEST HOA on 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 309 S. Sherbourne Dr. WILSHIRE CORRIDOR DESIRABLE+AFFORDABLE • • 1• Bd. + 1 Ba.• • • ( • • • ----- • • • ) • • • • CORNER UNIT

Designed for Luxury. Total Renovation. Open Kitchen 407 GARAGE/ Stone Counters. Hardwood Floors STORAGE Unobstructed City Views 2 Large Balconies SANTA MONICA

Tired of Banks only giving 1% on YOUR MONEY !

Call Scott 208/755-9392

270

R E N TA L S

BEVERLY HILLS Room for Rent • • • • •

intercom entry, Balcony, controlled on-sight laundry, prkg. access, a/c, stove, Close to Cedars-Sinai, elevator, laundry Beverly Center, facility, parking. shops, cafes • 310/247-8689 • & transportation .

427 Montana Ave.

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• ••• •••• ••• SINGLE ••• • •• •••• ••• Controlled access, garage, laundry facility.

Close to Beach.

WALKER’S PARADISE NEWLY RENOVATED BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOMS

Hardwood floors, all new kitchen appliances, washer & dryer in unit, subterranean parking. Must See! 132 S. BEDFORD DR.

310/990-3266

—————–––– = BRENTWOOD = 417 S. Barrington Av.

310/394-7132

—————–––– WEST L.A. 1342 Centinela Ave.

- 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Bright Unit • Granite countertops, patio, on-site laundry, On-site parking. Close to transportation.

• 424/744-6342 •

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:::::::::::: ≈ WEST ≈ Close to Cedars-Sinai, : : : : : : : : : : : : 310/858-6830 L O S ANGELES —————–––– Beverly Center & • 1 Bdrm.

BEVERLY HILLS Trendy Robertson Bl. : : : : : : +1 Bath • 11305 Graham Pl. ~~~~~ • • • • • • • —————–––– : : : : : : : : : : : :

• BRENTWOOD • 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. • 904-908 Granville Av. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • GORGEOUS UNITS • • • • • • • Central air, large balcony, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry.

320 N. La Peer Dr.

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING

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1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath Hardwood floors, pool, laundry facility, Intercom entry, a/c, controlled access, prkg. dishwasher, on-sight 1 laundry & parking.

2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. Close to LOSE TO SCHOOL. C Includes: Brentwood Village.

310/477-8171 Granite counters, • 310/440-5051 • Fireplace, balcony, VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE WEST L. A. laundry facility, subterranean prkg. BRENTWOOD 1236 Amhearst Ave. • Spacious Units • Near Whole Foods.

The Carlton

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Can Be Used For 310/207-1965 11666 Goshen Ave. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Office or Apt. BEVERLY HILLS* * 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath 600 sq ft. ( •)(•)(•)(•)() 8725 Clifton Way Secured Building BRENTWOOD Dishwasher, a/c, conNewly Remodeled Single on Reeves Dr. 11730 S UNSET BLVD. trolled access, Private entrance • 1 Bdrm. + on-site parking Den + 1 Bath • • • • • • • NEWLY REMODELED Single+Loft+1 Ba. with Parking.

1 • Jr. Executive 2 • • • • • Lrg. unit. Balcony, 1 Bd.+Loft+1 / Ba. & laundry facility.

Perfect for Writer.

1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • Walk-in closet, 310/820-8584 (•)(•)(•)

• Must See • $1150.00

310/968-6859

420 GUESTHOUSES FOR RENT

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intercom entry, laundry Rooftop pool, WiFi, central air/heat, facility, elevator, prkg. deck, central air, WEST L.A. fireplace, patio, • CHARMING & BRIGHT • elevator, intercom controlled access, 12333 TeXaS Ave. Close to Cedars, entry, on-sight laundry, pool, elevator, parking, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ restaurants, shopping gym, parking.

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath & transportation. laundry facility.

• 310/276-1528 •

• Free WiFi Access • ~ 310/476-3824 ~

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310/312-9871 ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ — — — — — – – – – Granite counters, dishShopping & Dining in PRIME BEVERLY HILLS B & U.C.L.A. C BEAUTIFUL GUESTHOUSE 245 S. DOHENY Brentwood Village washer, balcony, stove, ————–––– — Newly remodeled, private B E V E R L Y H I L L S — ————–––– intercom-entry, on-site RENTWOOD

entrace, full bathroom, kitchenette with appliances, fireplace, a/c & heat, storage, parking.

Garage available with additional charge. Furnished or unfurnished. No Pets.

Reduced $1,650/MO.

Call 310/382-2267 We W i l l F i l e Yo u r DBA for FREE!!

For More Information Please Call: 310.278.1322

LOSE

BRENTWOOD 11640 Kiowa Ave.

• BRENTWOOD •

laundry, parking.

310/207-1869

Newly Updated 125 N. Barrington Av. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath • •••••••• 1628 Westgate Ave. • • • • 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Balcony, dishwasher, Upscale, Bright, ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~

—————–––– WEST L.A.

Apt. on Doheny w/garage a/c, heated pool, WiFi, Gorgeous & Spacious. B r i g h t & A i r y . for 2 tandem spots, Dishwasher, With Pool, balcony, elevator controlled W/D on site, LARGE, access, on-site laundry, central air, fireplace, Intercom entry, on-sight lots of closets and light stove, elevator, interparking. Close to parking, on-sight dishwasher, central air/heat. Brentwood Village, com entry, prkg. gym. laundry facility.

Contact Haim at Shops & Restaurants. • 310/476-2181 • Close to transportation.

323/244-9470 • 310/826-4889 • Close to shopping.

310/820-1810

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LOW MOVE - IN !

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL

“The Mission ” • Westwood • • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1 Bd.+1 Ba.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. B E V E R L Y H I L L S

1380 Midvale Ave. 1134 N. SYCAMORE AV. 1017 S. SHERBOURNE • • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath Very Private & Spacious • • • • • 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH • Single 1 B d . + Den + 1 B a .

Newly Remodeled upper unit with breakfast • • • • • Great Views and formal dining room.

WiFi, pool, elevator, Great views, controlled Yard, laundry & parking. controlled access, onaccess, balcony, $3,500/MO. elevator, lrg. pool, sight laundry, parking.

Call 213/804-3761 prkg, on-sight laundry.

Close to U.C.L.A. H IKING IN R UNYON PRIME LOCATION 310/473-1509 C ANYON , H OLLYWOOD SANTA MONICA B OWL /N IGHTLIFE .

•• N E W L Y •• •• U P D A T E D •• • 1 Bd. +1 Ba. •

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

PRIVATE FRONT YARD. 336 S. Rexford Dr. $1,700/Month 310/860-9991 310/433-1949

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

all listings are on —————–––– —————–––– centurycityliving.com * * * * * * Every Extra Luxury: • BEVERLY HILLS • Valet and Guest —————–––– VERY LARGE SINGLE North of Wilshire with patio, fridge, stove, WESTWOOD 323/467-8172 2 Bath laundry room, parking. Parking. Huge Heated • Free WiFi Access • —————–––– L2 Bdrm.

• Close to UCLA • 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

1 block from Century City & B Pool, Security Staff, • • H O L L Y W O O D Upper front unit. Hard$1,595/MO. •• 1769-1775 Sycamore Av. 1 Bd. 1 Ba. + • • wood floors, appliances, • Single Doorman & House310/557-3516 • 310/864-0319 • • Bachelor • • Bachelor patio, front+back yard. ————— HILLS man, Switchboard —————–––– • • 2 Bd. +2 Ba. • • Controlled access, 7-Blocks to Beach BEVERLY 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $2,595/Month laundry facility.

Wifi, Bright, controlled ~ WEST L.A. ~ $1,550/MO. Tennis, Fitness Center Utilities Included.

310/666-8360 access, balcony, 1675 Colby Ave. New carpet, stove, 323/851-3790 —————–––– A/C,lower unit pool, elevator, Business Center Close to Everything. • BEVERLY HILLS • * * * 1 Bd. 1 Ba. parking.Pets Ok. • • • • •

6-Month Lease Avail.

custom cabinets, granite countertops, stone entry, pool, health club, spa.

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ARGE

1350 S. MIDVALE AVE. L.A., 90024 Contact Mgr.:

EAUTIFUL

By appointment only:

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laundry facility, prkg.

2 Bd.+11/2 Ba.• $2,590 Special: 1/2 Securtiy 2 Bd.+2 Ba. Close To U.C.L.A. L O S A N G E L E S X-LARGE ELEGANT APT. deposit OAC. Spacious & Bright.

310/864-0319 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t . • Newly Updated • Call 310/278-8999 A/C, balcony,

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dishwasher, stove, • WESTWOOD • • 1 B d . + 1 B a . intercom entry, • • • • • • • • on-sight laundry, prkg. 10933 Rochester Ave. Control access, pool, Jr . Executive 310/477-0072 dishwasher, elevator, 2 Bd.+2 Ba. on-site laundry W E S T W O O D Spacious a/c, fireplace, and parking.

213/385-4751 1409 Midvale Ave. pool, controlled access,

New Carpet, drapes, w/d hook-ups, hi-ceilings, mirrored closets. Shared backyard. No pets.

laundry fac., prkg.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ Bedford/Olympic 2 BD, 2 BA CONDO $2,150/MO.

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310/271-6811 Cell: 310/994-4122 Must see! 439 S. Rexford

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2 Bd.+1 /2 Ba. • Free WiFi Access • Single •• 310/473-5061 • •

Stunning B.H. 3 Bdrm.+3 Bath

NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

—————–––– Call for latest properties 320 S. CLARK DR. Robertson/Burton Way IMMACULATE

ONE BEDROOM $1,550/MO. Newly remodeled unit.

New stove, new microwave, new vinyl & new carpets.

Balcony, ceiling fan, tub + stall shower, ELEVATOR, A/C, gated garage, controlled access in quiet building. No pets.

Non-smoking facility.

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED / 1 BATH $2,600/MO Total Newer Renovation Hardwood Floors Fabulous Newer Kitchen Corner w/North & West Views

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$3,895/Month JUMBO 1 BED / 1 BATH $2,850MO Renovated, 2,200sf., WiFi, a/c, intercom Totally Renovated Call 323/252-5600 granite stainless kitch., Approx. 1400 Sq. ft. entry, laundry facility, Huge private patio or 424/249-3012 formal dining rm., Quiet Location Lower unit with fridge, elevator, parking, pool. **CENTURY CITY** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ central a/c laundry washer/dryer in unit CLOSE TO U.C.L.A., 2220 S. Beverly Glen hook-ups, 2 car garage.

1 BED /1 BATH BEVERLY HILLS and 2 car parking.

SHOPPING & 1 BLK. • • Close to Beverly $3,250/MO SPACIOUS 1 BD. 1 BA. Call 310/880-7281 TO WESTWOOD PARK. Total new renovation.. Partial • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • Center, Cedars, $1,500/MO. Ocean Views.

Stainsteel Kitchen 310/478-8616 Horace Mann.

New carpet, new stove, •• Singles •• Quartz Counters, Luxurious New ceiling fan, parking. Shower, Real Hardwood Floors Within Beverly • WESTWOOD • Pet Ok. Special: 1/2 Recessed Lighting, No Commonn Hills High School.

• • • •

Close To U.C.L.A.

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• Single ••••• • 2 Bd.+2 Ba.

• •

Lots of

• •

Character & Charm !

Alcove fireplace, fridge,

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Also Available, 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath $2,750/Month Call Josh @ JMK 310/513-3788

laundry facility, gated Very spacious, parking, intercom granite counters, entry, WiFi and more. microwave, intercom • 310/552-8064 • S A N T A M O N I C A entry, on-sight laundry, Rooftop jacuzzi N o r t h o f W i l s h i r e parking & WiFi. with panoramic • CONDO QUALITY • Very close to UCLA 8 4 3 4 th S t . city views. & Westwood Village .

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310/208-5166

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Remodeled CULVER CITY 2 Bd. + Den + 2 Ba. $3,695/Month 3830 Vinton Ave.

New kitchen w/ granite, • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • S.S. appl., hrwd.+stone+ • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • tile flrs., french doors, • • • Single • •• •• balcony, a/c, lrg. closets, • Balcony, intercom Pool, sauna, fridge, dishwasher, controlled entry, elevator, onaccess, elevator, dishwasher intercom sight laundry, prkg. laundry room, parking. entry, elevator, on-site Close to UCLA & Heated pool/gym/sauna. laundry, parking.

Westwood Village .

310/980-3384

10992 Ashton Ave.

310/479-8977

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310/841-2367

4 Blks. to Beach.

FREE RENT!

Securtiy deposit OAC. Call 310/278-8999 Pico/Robertson 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,975 LIGHT & A IRY CORNER . WILSHIRE CORRIDOR New custom built-ins in FABULOUS kitchen, dry bar, balcony, BACHELOR APT.

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patio, huge closets, a/c, central heat, 2-car prkg., laundry facility. Cat OK.

Exceptional Condition!

323/937-3737

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Quite 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. Renovated kitchen w/ granite counters. wood laminate flrs. Ground flr., rear. Patio, appliances, laundry facility, 2-parking. No dogs. $1,850/Month

310/246-9433

Near Westwood Blvd.

Apartment or Office Wood floors, Kitchenette, Full Bath, Valet parking, pool, spa, gym, 24 hr security. A/C. 1 year lease. No Pets/Smoking. $1,350/MO.

310/441-0033 PP

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Walls, Big Walk-in Closet

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1 BED /1 BATH $3,400/MO Furnished Loft Style, Total Newer Renovation, Hardwood Floors, Jumbo Balcony Newer Kitchen, Concrete Counter Stainless Steel Appliances 180 degree east views

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2 BED /2 BATHS $3,600/MO High Floor. Fabulous Renovation. Unobstructed City Views. Hardwood Floors. Open Kitchen. Stone Counters 2 Jumbo Balconies

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURY TOWERS Spacious 1 Bd.+1 Ba. PARK PLACE Hardwood flrs., secured CENTURY HILL entry, on-site laundry, LE PARC street parking. No pets.

CENTURY WOODS Quite 8-unit bldg.

For Sale CALL MANAGER: See our A d Sec. 270 310/804-4685 $1,250/Month

SER VICE DIRECTOR Y

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W E S T W O O D * HOLLYWOOD *

BEVERLY HILLS

BEVERLY HILLS

S E R V I C E

448

508

PLOT FOR SALE

BUY & SELL ESTATE PAWN SHOP

CEMETERY PLOT IN THE NEW MAUSOLEUM OF THE HOLLYWOOD CEMETERY. Very close to the chapel.

Please Call:

213/736-0014

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25 years of experience.

We Specialize in watches, estate and signed jewelry.

We also do repairs on high end watches

WESTWOOD MEMORIAL PARK Double PlotFor Sale in Sold Out Exclusive Area Opposite Chapel.

Please Call For More Information: 310/273-6060

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ANTIQUES BUY & SELL

We Buy Estates HIGHEST CASH • Watches • Platinum • Silver • Diamonds • Coins • Signed pieces • Gold

• Top money paid.

• At home private consultation available.

Dov Markovich

17326 Ventura Blvd

ESTATE SALE

(at the CVS shopping center)

SERVICES

Encino, Ca. 91316

818-788-7117 • 954-675-4546

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

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

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D I R E C T O R Y

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

House Calls O.K. ••••••••••

MICHAEL NEWMAN

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

STEVEN & CO.

J E W E L RY

L O A N S

$$$ Highest loan to value $$$ Serving Beverly Hills for 32 years, with discretion and integrity.

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

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

LUXURY JEWELS OF

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

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

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

we buy antiques!

Highest prices paid, satisfaction Guaranteed!

310/276-0188 818/888-9200

Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com

For more info. call us

at 818-570-3325 or visit us online:

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We Buy and Sell Watches

We File & Publish DBA’s

A l t i e r i F i n e Wa t c h e s & J ewe l r y

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From the Publisher CLIF SMITH WILL THE COUNCIL PROTECT OUR CITY’S FINANCES? Bargaining over non-public safety workers’ employment contract is coming up fast. The Beverly Hills City Council is hard-pressed to find unanimity to protect taxpayers.

So far, from what The Courier has learned, City employees will see no material reduction in pay, benefits or time off. Instead, a “fig leaf” approach seems to be coming. We’ve heard the “compromise” will be that employees will actually have to start paying their share of retirement benefits but will get a whopping raise to make up for it. Remember, most of us pay into our own retirement plans and pay half the social security and Medicare taxes. City of Beverly Hills employees, like all state and local government workers, are exempt from both social security and Medicare taxes.

We also see continuing department heads, assistant department heads, and their assistants’ assistants getting more assistants. Featherbedding has not slowed down under the current management. Why? Beverly Hills has the same population and the same size it has had for years, but growth in the City staff count continues.

This seems to be a really a tough call for our volunteer City Council members, most of whom are personally either very wealthy or just plan wealthy. Little thought seems to be given to residents of 90211 and 90212 whose median incomes are much lower than the average City employee.

The “spin” used to be that “oh, aren’t our employees sacrificing to work for us because we KNOW they cannot afford to live in Beverly Hills?” Well, after The Courier forced the City to reveal actual pay and benefits, we know that is not the case. With a median compensation of around $173,000 per year, the average City of Beverly Hills employee earns vastly more than 90211 and 90212 residents–over $100,000 per year more.

So where is the fairness in that? Certainly, for those north of Santa Monica Boulevard, that pay may not raise eyebrows, but in most of the City it does.

Why does this matter? Can’t we just take the huge revenues of our City and pay the employees and not worry about it?

The problem is the party cannot continue forever. Even now, we continue to accrue multi-million dollar unfunded pension liabilities. These amounts will be payable sooner rather than later.

Then what happens? What will happen is that City services will be cut, water rates will be hiked even more, ditto trash collection fees, parking charges (they still won’t admit that the people REALLY DEMAND two-hour free parking), building fees, and just about every other thing they can tax.

For years now, the City has hired an outside consulting firm to come up with new ways to taxes residents and businesses. The most recent effort on this score was to impose a huge tax on surgical centers – a move barely defeated at the city council level after the City filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit to collect taxes no one knew were due. Who will be their next target? Will that target have the money to fight unlawful taxes?

Any why? The answer is clear—because the funding obligations of the City of Beverly Hills to its employees —including those who get 13 weeks paid time off—cannot be paid with current and projected revenues. Unless this changes dramatically, Beverly Hills will be forced to cut services or raise taxes and other revenues even more than now, or most likely both.

And who will be hurt the most? 90211 and 90212 residents and those on fixed incomes. The most vulnerable will be sacrificed in order to keep up the huge compensation deal that previous councils have bestowed on City workers, and which the current City Council may or may not limit.

We also know that Mayor John Mirisch is having a hard time with his colleagues, even those who agree with him. The Courier supports his efforts to rein in public spending, but we encourage him to be considerate of his colleagues in the process. A “mayor” of Beverly Hills has very few powers different from a City Council member and those can be removed. His colleagues also need to help him reach the goals most of them share with him.

This is the time for hard and clear judgments about services, finances and fairness. It is not fair for current councilmembers to assuage their consciences by putting crushing obligations onto the future. Those tough choices —if the council has the courage to make them—will almost certainly be met with cold stares inside city hall. The council needs to remember they represent the people outside the building, not inside.

8/28 9600 Brighton Wy. ($3,427) 8/28 400 N. Oakhurst Dr. ($2,501) The following assaults, burglaries,and grand theft 8/29 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($1,000) have been reported by BHPD. Streets are usually 9/03 300 N. Beverly Dr. ($1,880) indicated by block numbers. Losses in brackets. 9/03 9500 Wilshire Blvd.. ($700) 9/04 200 N. Crescent Dr. ($950) ASSAULT 9/08 9500 Brighton Wy. ($3,400) 9/03 100 Hamilton Dr. 9/09 N. Rodeo Dr. & N. Santa Monica Blvd..

9/11 9200 Alden Dr. ($500) BURGLARIES 9/14 400 N. Canon Dr. 9/05 300 S. Robertson Blvd. ($25,495) 9/14 9600 Wilshire Blvd.. ($794) 9/05 200 S. La Cienega Blvd.

9/15 1000 Laurel Wy. ($158,100) 9/05 300 S. Doheny Dr. ($20) 9/09 300 N. Oakhurst Dr.($1,200) 9/07 9400 Brighton Wy. ($400) 9/12 N. La Peer Dr. & Dayton Wy. ($1,500) 9/07 100 S. Beverly Dr. ($300) 9/12 600 Alpine Dr. 9/07 9600 Wilshire Blvd. ($540) 9/11 100 S. Oakhurst Dr. ($1,020) 9/09 100 S. Crescent Dr. ($500) 9/13 9800 Wilshire Blvd.. ($5,000) GRAND THEFTS ROBBERY 8/21 400 N. Rexford Dr. ($500) 9/01 9400 Olympic Blvd.. ($600)

Rabbi Jacob Pressman A PERILOUS AGE FOR MAN As I reach the last years of my life, I am disappointed that the world does not seem in better shape than when I entered it.

The climate is wracked by devastation on all sides – earthquakes, floods, forest fires and sustained heat spells.

When I came into this world, we were just coming out from a devastating World War I. We have since had depressions, World War II and incessant military action among many of the separate nations.

The sun never sets on a world of universal peace. There are nations quarreling with their neighbors wherever anyone turns on this globe. In the late 40s, we were constantly trumpeting “the Brotherhood of Man” and found it constantly deteriorating somewhere on the globe.

Meanwhile, the world population rose in the 20th century from 1 to 7 billion persons hoping for a fair way to achieve the brotherhood of men, which Frank Sinatra once popularized in a popular vocal number.

As I witness the enduring hostility among peoples, I often muse to myself the big question: “Why?” The human animal has enormous mental capacities but the heart does not seem to have grown fonder among its inhabitants. Out of the Bible has come the admonition: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself!” It doesn’t seem to be happening universally yet. Is it not something of which Man is capable? As a rabbi, having spent my preaching career trying to teach brotherly love, I’m beginning to wonder if it can ever be achieved.

I refuse to abandon hope that it can because in Man there is also an enormous capacity to love! There are those who say our only solution is interplanetary travel, where we find new areas to start the human process all over again. I won’t be there, so start without me.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As a dog owner I am beyond disgust with other owners who don't pick up after their pets. Increase the fines to the max, and if it is not enough to stop this behavior, increase the max. Authorize the parking patrol officers to issue tickets to the offenders.

Now that we have hired former Sen. Joe Lieberman and his firm to protect us from Metro, can he and his firm also protect and defend us from our City Council?

Robert Block ****** I don’t know why the City Council feels the need to spend scarce public funds on unnecessary vanity projects like City “gateways” and now “enhancements” to North Santa Monica Boulevard.

One thing is for certain: the landscaped medians–so beloved of inane designers and planners–should be avoided. These impede visibility, reduce traffic capacity, block emergency vehicles, and constitute a public hazard. Isn't the council aware traffic is so gridlocked on North Santa Monica most times of the day that the streets to its north–Carmelita Avenue and Elevado Avenue–carry significant cutthrough traffic through quiet residential neighborhoods?

A bicycle lane, on the other hand, would be a good idea, but only as long as it is coordinated with bicycle lanes in L.A. to the east and west and on Wilshire so safe bicycle commuting is feasible. And if such a lane is going to have any impact on traffic, there need to be bicycle parking facilities at City parking structures and destinations like Century City, Westwood, and in the downtown L.A.,as well.

Daniel Fink ****** Another war again? Are we not supposed to run out of money by mid-month?

I have a better idea. Instead of dropping bombs over Syrian airports, why not drop 4 to 5 million gas masks over the population which needs them most. We might save more lives which would show the world that our humanitarian side is still alive and cost us much less than another $16 trillion.

Hubert C. Bissot

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