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Beverly Hills Annual Rent Increases To Remain At 3 Percent In New Ordinance

Beverly Hills Dog Show Set For Next Weekend At Pomona Fairplex; CHLA Therapy Program Is Charity Partner

THIS ISSUE

City Council candidates debated Wednesday in front of BHHS teens.

Celebrity chef Cat Cora visited Beverly Vista students this week. 5

Former Planning Commission Chair Craig Corman will be re-joining the Commission. 21 •Health & Wellness •Sports •Letters to the Editor

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By Steve Simmons The Kennel Club of Beverly Hlls and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Dog Therapy Program make a good match Now, CHLA’s Amerman Family Dog Therapy Program will be the charity partner when the club hosts the Beverly Hills Dog Show, March 4-5 at the Fairplex in Pomona. David Frei and John O’Hurley (pictured, The program will receive from left) will host the dog show. $1 from each ticket sold. The Beverly Hills Dog Show is Network at 8 p.m. April 16, and expected to draw more than 1,000 feature a segment on CHLA’s prodogs from more than 200 eligible gram. Show events will be hosted breeds. from the Fairplex by breeder-ownThe competition, presented by Purina, will be taped to be broad- er-handler-judge and author David (see ‘DOG SHOW’ page 34) cast in a two-hour show on USA

Beth Jacob To Honor Beverly Hills Residents Debbie, Steve Shrier At Annual Gala George Christy, Page 6 Broadway Is Attracting Major Hollywood Talents Who Wish There Were More Rewarding Roles In Films For Them. The Stars Include Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Jake Gyllenhaal and Sally Field

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By Laura Coleman For longtime Beverly Hills residents Debbie and Steve Shrier, there is no greater gift than family and a strong community. To that end, the two have devoted much of their lives to strengthening community at Beth Jacob Congregation. Next Sunday, March 5, the couple will be honored with the Beth Jacob Tiferet Award at this year’s Beth Jacob gala. Beth Jacob members since 1975, the couple

said Judaism and their temple have been integral to their happiness. “Really, the core of our existence is Debbie and Steve being obser- Shrier vant Jews,” said Debbie. “When (see ‘BETH JACOB’ page 34)

Public comment on the matter lasted nearly three hours, with dozens of renters and landlords each coming up (see ‘RENTERS’ page 21)

Rent Control Ordinance Changes Explained By Victoria Talbot The 30-day Urgency Ordinance passed on Jan. 24 by the Beverly Hills City Council ended 10 percent increases and placed a 3 percent cap on increases annually, created a relocation fee for no-cause evictions commensurate with Santa Monica’s fees and created a rental-housing registry to maintain a database on rents, rent increases, buildings and inventory. But last Friday, many

(see ‘RELOCATION FEES’ page 21)

Beverly Hills Strengthens Open-Air Dining Smoking Ban By Matt Lopez Life just got a little more difficult for smokers in Beverly Hills. The City Council on Tuesday passed a provision that furthers restrictions on smoking near open air dining areas and prohibits smoking in the public right of way – which includes alleys and sidewalks. The new regulations extend what was previously a 5-foot smoking prohibition from open air dining to 20 feet. “That puts people out in

Celebrity Photo Agency/Scott Downie

HEADING TO THE SEMIFINALS — The Beverly Hills High School girls basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the CIF Southern Section Division 4A playoffs Wednesday with a 44-41 win over Pioneer. BHHS will play Saturday at 7 p.m. in the semifinals against Foothill Tech. Pictured, back row, from left: Aurbrey Gillis, Krystal Brown, Sophia Adhoot, Head Coach John Braddell, Coach John Hydel, Taylor Asla, Julianne Aruallo and Cheyanne Aruallo. Front row, from left: Isabel Rund, Megan Saghian, Dominique Petrie, Emma Duchemin, Sherin Ebrahimi and Chantal Moawad. Not pictured: Sophia Goldberg and Amanda Lee. See page 20 for more on the team’s playoff run.

By Matt Lopez Ten percent rent increases are gone for the forseeable future in Beverly Hills after the City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to drop annual rent increases from 10 percent to 3. During a marathon meeting that lasted more than seven hours, the City Council extended an ordinance that protects renters in Beverly Hills from 10 percent annual increases, establishes relocation fees in the case of no-cause evictions and creates a rental registry database. Landlords can now only raise rents 3 percent annually, as opposed to 10 percent in the past. The ordinance is seen as an interim solution while a more complete framework for an updated rent stabilization program can be completed.

the street,” Nespresso’s Jeffrey Evans argued. “You’re telling people they’re going to get run over by a car if they’re going to smoke in Beverly Hills.” Evans was one of dozens of business owners in the City who spoke up at Tuesday’s meeting to protest increased restrictions. Other businesses who publicly opposed a smoking ban included owners, general managers or representatives from: Geary’s, Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills, Spago, (see ‘SMOKING’ page 34)

E A S Y O N T H E EYES — Troian Bellisario, Lily Collins and Mandy Moore attended the 19th CDGA Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Others included Lily Tomlin, Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda and Kathryn Hahn. For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6.

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Metro Gets Green Light For First Phase Of Beverly Hills Purple Line Construction

CANDIDATES FORUM — Candidates for Beverly Hills City Council came to Beverly Hills High School this week to speak to students about issues close to their hearts for a forum put on by Interact and Teen BHEF. Issues discussed included the subway, finances, the troubled Beverly Hills Postal Service, the new rent ordinance, and of course, local schools. Candidate Bob Wunderlich even encouraged students to get involved with local government by watching City Council meetings and using their social media skills to inform their peers about important issues. Pictured above: teen BHEF students with the seven candidates vying for three open seats in the upcoming City Council election.

Beverly Hills Inches Closer To Fiber Internet To The Premise For All Residences, Businesses By Matt Lopez The City of Beverly Hills is moving closer to adopting a Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) initiative that would bring highspeed broadband internet directly to residents and businesses throughout the City. At Tuesday’s study session, the City Council showed support for moving forward with construction plans that would take between 24 and 36 months. Following official approval, work would begin in

spring of this year, with customers ready to go online in late 2017. In total, the five-year project cost sits at $32 million. That number could rise by an estimated $4 million if the City fails to come to terms with Southern California Edison on collaboration to install new and upgraded fiber attachments to existing SCE poles. Funding for the initiative comes from $17 million of an internal loan from Information

Technology funds, $10 million from equity fusion from the General Fund reserves previously earmarked for the FTTP initiative and $5 million working capital from short-term internal loans. The plans have been in formation since late 2014, when the City’s Technology Committee began seriously studying the feasibility of such a project. The initiative would put (see ‘FIBER INTERNET’ page 13)

Horace Mann Science Olympiad Team Places 6th At L.A. Regionals By Laura Coleman After months of preparation, the Horace Mann Science Olympiad placed sixth at the L.A. Regionals Science Olympiad Tournament last Saturday, beating out 19 other teams from across the county. “The kids did great [and] I'm really proud of the way they came together to research each category thoroughly before the competition,” said the team’s co-coach Eleonora Goldberg. “I'm happy to see them rewarded for their efforts." Science Olympiad is a national competition, where a team of 15 students enter into 23 different scientific categories, ranging from anatomy to outer space. Students study for their individual categories, then the day of the competition, they test against students from other schools, with scores for each category totaled together to create the final team score. Leading the way to the

LA REGIONALS—Horace Mann Science Olympiad Celebrates Team Win at Mulberry Pizza on Beverly Drive.

overall team trophy was Tina Yang and Jennifer Li in the category "Reach for the Stars", who placed first in their category, receiving a gold medal. Other team members who received individual medals

included: Scottie Frankel and Esther Goldberg for Anatomy and Physiology (4th); Davin Jeong and Ari Goldberg for Bottle Rocket (5th); Esther Goldberg and Scottie Frankel (see ‘OLYMPIAD’ page 13)

By Matt Lopez Phase one of Metro’s Purple Line extension into Beverly Hills, at the La Cienega Station, officially got the green light from the City Council on Tuesday. The council unanimously approved an agreement for the tunnel construction of the La Cienega Station, and purchase of a parcel of land at 8421 Wilshire Blvd that will be used as Metro’s staging area during construction. After Metro pays the City $2.3 million for use of the City property, the City’s cost to purchase the land comes out to about $13.5 million. Over the course of the last year, Metro completed undergroud utility and facility relocation and arrangement, set-

ting the stage for the beginning of work on construction of the tunnel. According to the staff report, Metro expects to begin this work in the first quarter of this year. The agreement allows for a swifter enforcement process by the City than is traditionally used. Perhaps one of the most crucial items of the agreement centered around protections for the nearby Saban Theatre, a local historic landmark. Temple of the Arts Rabbi David Baron, and Saban consultant Tim Buresh, both spoke at length Tuesday about the need for the City to make sure the Saban was protected in the path of Metro’s construction. “Damage is inevitable,” (see ‘PURPLE LINE’ page 13)

THE DYNAMIC DUO—Rescue Brothers Django and Trent are twoyear old, fifteen-pound poodle brothers rescued from a hoarder in Duarte. They don't have to be adopted together. However, ShelterHopePetShop.org would happily welcome those interested in adopting these bonded brothers as a perfect pair. To meet these little guys, please call Shelter Hope at 805-379-3538.

Iconic Beverly Hills “Witch’s House” Hosts Community, Brews Coffee For Wunderlich By Laura Coleman One of the most tantalizing aspects of the current election season may just be the opportunity for the community to get to know Robert Wunderlich from within the walls of Beverly Hills Landmark #9, the “Witch’s House”. Owned by well known local Michael J. Libow, his iconic home is seldom opened to the community–although over 4,000 children and their families visit every Halloween for specially made “Witch’s House” chocolate bars. “The genesis of my support for Bob stems partly from the fact that he is a true intellectual with no agenda other than to help the residents of the City of Beverly Hills,” said Libow. “Bob might be soft-spoken and endlessly articulate; but, I know that he will be a tena-

cious warrior for our City.” In the past, Libow has hosted coffees for L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, Mayor John Mirisch and Board of Education VP Lisa Korbatov. “I rarely allow the home to be used for these types of events unless I feel there’s a candidate worthy of my support,” he underscored. Originally built in the 1920’s as a movie set and studio office, the Witch’s House was moved from Culver City to Beverly Hills in the late 1920’s. Libow purchased the home, which he describes as a 19th Century Gaudí-style cottage, in 1998. RSVP’s to attend the coffee, which takes place Thursday, March 2 from 7-9 p.m. at 516 Walden Dr., are essential. To RSVP, e-mail: andrea.spatz@natplan.com.

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Herb Fink, Rodeo Drive Pioneer, Died Sunday At Age 94

WHAT’S COOKIN?—This week, celebrity chef Cat Cora visited Mr. Milliken's fifth grade class at Beverly Vista. Cora has a featured role on Iron Chef and is co-host of Around the World in 80 Plates. Front row, from left: Batia Tello, Reese Margo, Ben Lee, Jacob Perlmutter, Harrison Isaac, Chef Cat Cora, Elijah Imani, Noah Jover, Colby Gilardian, Lauren Mandel and Alex Zide. Middle row, from left: Aiden Grantiz, Camille Kaiserman, Izzy Sapphire, Matthew Niknan, Mia Shapiro, Maxime Soulies and Principal Christian Fuhrer. Back row, from left: Teacher Kris Milliken, Maddie Zelinka, Ryan Cukier, Jonas Enrlich, Brandon Seff, Evie Nesbit, Devorah Elliot, Kaylee Kwok, Olivia Kim, Kate Schirmer, Mia Saltzman and Hayden Radonsky.

ACS Security Tries to Silence Nazarian Attorney After Courier Article Exposes Lawsuit By Victoria Talbot Attorneys for Al Radilaleh, regional vice president of ACS for My Alarm Center was in court this week asking Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Deirdre Hill to grant a temporary restraining order barring plaintiffs’ counsel from talking to the media following an article that appeared in the Courier Feb. 3. Defense attorney Paul Burleigh for LeClair Ryan LLP

argued that newspaper reports would prejudice the proceedings and that his client’s business has suffered as a result of the Courier’s article. “How Safe is Your Security Firm? Inside One Bel-Air Resident’s Home Invasion Nightmare,” profiled a Bel Air burglary during a security system failure at ACS and the resulting lawsuit by David and Angella Nazarian. The company lost connection to thou-

sands of customers, claim lawyers, without informing them. “Prior restraints are simply unconstitutional,” said the judge, denying the gag order. In addition, the company, which has about 10,000 residential customers, was ordered to turn over customer accounts at the request of the plaintiffs to see how the company responded to other burglary alarms.

Greta Feigler, Owned Beverly Hills’ Oldest Boutique, Dead At Age 92 By Laura Coleman Up until a few days before Greta Feigler died on Jan. 22 at the age of 92, the Beverly Hills-based fashion maven continued to create new designs, work on sketches and peruse bolts of luxurious fabrics to create ensembles for a new fashion line for her boutique on South Beverly. Born Feb. 5, 1924 in Vienna to a Jewish father and gentile mother, at 14 Greta and her older brother moved to England via the Kindertransport just after Hitler seized control of Austria. At 20, she met and married John, a non-Jewish aristocrat who had fled Czechoslovakia to join the British army. Following the War, Greta returned to Vienna and opened a gift shop primarily geared for foreign soldiers wanting to send their families back home gifts. She travelled to Italy, purchasing beautiful

wares that beguiled her customers and eventually opened a store on the prestigious Kaerntnerstrasse. In 1950, Greta and John moved to Minneapolis, her mother eventually joining them. There, she worked as a buyer for Salkin & Linoff until moving to the distinctively warmer west coast as an antidote for her husband’s heart problems, shortly thereafter moving into Beverly Hills. Following the passing of her husband John in 1974, Greta once again found love with a French man, Roger Leguay, a biomedical engineer, to whom she remained married to until his death in 2015. Until 2013, Greta had the distinction of operating Beverly Hills’ longest standing boutique, Greta on South Beverly. She originally opened her eponymous boutique in 1961, operating at the same location before moving her business into a small second-story bou-

tique office at 139 S. Beverly Dr. four years ago. Her lines were distinguished by casual elegance, and she found herself attiring stars like Zsa Zsa Gabor, Barbara Streisand, Kim Novak and Barbara Sinatra in European fashions that she would cull from trips to Milan, Florence and Paris. Eventually, she started designing herself, which she continued to do until her death last month. “Do what you can, be happy,” she told the Courier in an interview in 2015.

Coffee With A Cop The Beverly Hills Police Department is holding a special “Coffee with a Cop” at Nespresso to talk about Neighborhood Watch. An effective crime-fighting tool, the BHPD Community Relations Team is seeking to enlist active participants in this community. “Residents are the most effective tool in reducing crime throughout the City,” said Sgt. Max Subin. Creating a partnership between law enforcement and the community helps reduce neighborhood crime. The meeting will take place 9 -10:30 a.m. on Wednesday March 8 at Nespresso Beverly Hills, 320 N. Beverly Dr. The City provides two-hour free parking at 345 N. Beverly Dr. For questions, call Sgt. Max Subin at 310-285-2112. –– Victoria Talbot

By Laura Coleman Known for his impeccable sense of design, longtime Beverly Hills resident Herb Fink died Sunday. He was 94 years old. A co-founder of the prestigious Rodeo Drive Committee, together with other fashion retailers and developers who would also soon become titans, like Fred Hayman, Dick Carroll, Jerry Magnin and Donald Tronstein, the Southern California native was instrumental in helping shape Rodeo Drive into a world class destination. Fink opened his first Theodore boutique on Rodeo Drive in 1969 in an era when the iconic street had yet to begin its transformation into the glamorous fashion destina-

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tion that it is today. He is credited with introducing the world to expensive California casual resort clothing that quickly became hugely desireable. The avant-garde fashions that pervaded his boutique (see ‘HERB FINK’ page 21)

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy

we are forever grateful to host Earl “Mr. Celebrity” Blackwell, the social arbiter of New York.

grand night that gave us dinner-party chatter time and time again.

ecades passed, and in 1980, Gloria published her memoir, Swanson On Swanson.

Random House book publicist called, mentioning Gloria was inviting us to lunch in her Beverly Hills Hotel suite.

er memory was infallible, recalling our wonderful evening at Voisin way-backwhen.

Rick Miramontez archives

reparing a lovely and healthy medley of vegetables and a hot broth, Gloria informed she’d been a vegetarian since 1928.

ashing the limestone lettuce for our salad, she said, “I make love to the vegetables when I wash them ... they taste better.”

Glenn Close is reprising her Norma Desmond role in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, Sunset Boulevard, now playing at the Palace Theater in New York

Starring

as Dolly Levi, Bette Midler takes over Manhattan this spring, starring in Hello, Dolly in the role that gave Carol Channing a lifelong lease for the timeless Jerry Herman/Mike Stewart musical. Based on Thornton Wilder’s comedy The Matchmaker.

ally Field arrives on Broadway in March as Amanda Wingfield in Tennessee Williams’ haunting The Glass Menagerie.

hile Jake Gyllenhaal currently portrays impressionist painter Georges Seurat in Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine’s Sunday in the Park with Georges. Our theater community’s Crown Prince of Public Relations, Rick Miramontez, enthuses, ”Who knew Jake would sing with such power!”

t the Palace Theater, Glenn Close is reprising her Sunset Boulevard role as silent screen star Norma Desmond, based on the clas-

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sic 1951 Billy Wilder film, in which Gloria Swanson played on the silver screen to immortal acclaim.

h yes, dear Gloria May Josephine Swanson, born to a Polish mother and a soldier father near Chicago.

es, she was thrilled that Sunset Boulevard became a film noir classic, laughing as she recited those unforgettable Norma Desmond quotes – “I am big …it’s the pictures that got small.” And ”All right, Mr.

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the years, we attended three opening nights of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. The 1993 London premiere starring Patti LuPone, with designer Manolo Blahnik as our guest who “adored” the theatricality … the 1994 Los Angeles premiere with Glenn Close … the 1995 premiere in Toronto with a sensational Diahann Carroll.

he morning after the London premiere when we caught up with Billy Wilder at our hotel, he praised the production, but remained convinced it should be an opera for a diva like Norma Desmond. When we suggested Maria Callas, he beamed, “Perfect!”

everal times over these months, we have written in our columns that entertainment news is passé (repeat: passé), not what it was in the heyday of glamour. We’ve had it up to here with Angelina Jolie, the Kardashians, the boy/girl singers who fade in the night. We cover these events with our layouts, thanks to our steadfast photographer Scott Downie whose energy knows no bounds. Also, may we correct those readers’ comments that we should write gossip. We have never written gossip, we write about lifestyle and culture. And now the new stars are from politics and sports, such as baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza buying a soccer team belonging to a

small town in Italy.

This is where its at today. May we add that for that

occasional phone call or email that we should write only about movies, the Oscarcast this weekend is in deep mud. More than 60% of the likely viewers have no idea what the nominees for Best Picture are. Our fingers are crossed that producers Mike DeLuca and Jennifer Todd helm a bang-up program that will be talked about and remembered. It is, unquestionably, as we observed in years past, the toughest show in town. Or, for that matter, anywhere.

he meat and potatoes nowadays of journalism require new recipes. For the few moans we hear from our “limo liberal” friends, we can cite many distinguished ladies and gentlemen who applaud us. Investment bankers, attorneys, actresses, shop owners, sales clerks, restaurateurs, etc.

ibs should console/content themselves with these facts.

hey own the groves of academia, where most faculty members at universities preach their everything-free agenda.

ibs own the coast-tocoast press, from The New York Times to The Los Angeles Times, etc.

nd they own the royalty and phoney-baloney hangers-on in Hollywood.

Heavy furniture, yes?

We met after our three-

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year army service when we began our journalism career as a roving editor with Town & Country magazine.

nvited as we were to a small dinner at the posh Voisin, the Upper East Side’s hangout for the Who and the Who.

etite she was, charming, with a heigh-ho sense of humor, an engaging conversationalist who never talked Wolfgang Puck with wife Tom Ford, Rita Wilson and Gelila Assefa Tom Hanks down to a y o u n g n o b o dy seated next to her.

Eugene Levy and Martin Short

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irds of a feather flock together, and they are flocking to Broadway. With the death of enticing and challenging film roles, above-the-title Hollywood talents of a certain age are exiting cinema for the time being and flocking to Broadway stages.

nce again, the conversation was a total delight. We talked of many things – as the Lewis Carroll poem goes “of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings.”

DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”

ndeed, we sat alongside the mistress of Papa Joe K e n n e d y, the Big Daddy of JFK.

Leonard Lauder with wife Judy flew to Los Angeles for An Unforgettable Evening benefiting The Women's Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, at The Beverly Wilshire. Leonard is an heir to the Estee Lauder cosmetic dynasty.

ho c o u l d believe our luck, and Victoria Justice Jason Derulo

Jaime Tisch

Destry Allyn

Elizabeth Hurley

Amber Vallerta

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Modernism, Trousdale, Palm Springs and Steven Price By Victoria Talbot It is a marvelous time to celebrate Modernism Week in the wake of such a wet Palm Springs winter. The desert is rarely so glorious, its hills coated in green velvet and dotted with purple, yellow and gold flowers. The population swells to encompass the thousands of modernist fans whose voyeurism is legitimately satisfied with a multitude of home tours behind the columns and marble of Palm Springs Modernism. For ten days every February, the town celebrates its abundant commodity, a style of architecture that surprisingly has not only endured, but has enjoyed a magnificent renaissance that is driving property values sky high. Parties, home tours and events occur throughout the area, luring treasure seekers, architects, historians, designers, preservationists and fans, who crowd the city peeking into every nook and cranny seeking something between iconic 50s memorabilia and true modernism. This is the time when the desert flaunts its spectacular mid-century architecture, reveling in the unrestrained celebration of their erstwhile architec-

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ture. Here, designers showcase retro-furniture to capture the essence of this throwback trend. Orange upholstery, round bathrooms, sunken living rooms, indoor water features and planters, open lanais, whimsical floor plans, dramatic angles and lots of glass have been resurrected to blossom like the flowers in the desert. Artistically-shaped pools, dramatic stairs, geometric features, see-through fireplaces and soaring roof lines define Palm Springs architecture. They invented drought-tolerant landscaping. What’s not to love? Author Steven Price jokes that he has been “interested in Mid-Century Architecture, and particularly Paul Trousdale and Trousdale Estates, “since I was

10 years old.” A native Angeleno, he says it was Groucho Marx’s Hillcrest estate that really roped him in. He was one of the first celebrities to acquire a lot. Built by Wallace Neff, the house had curvilinear features such as a round bedroom (Groucho was newlywed when BUILT BY A MASTER – Master Architect A. Quincy Jones built this residence as one it was built) and a of five original "Model Homes" in 1965. Photo by Luke Gibson garage that disguests were treated to the developing subdivisions from played his model cars. authentic look and feel of this Ventura County to the Port of Eventually, he gave up the wife rustic desert community where Los Angeles. In 1946, Trousdale and kept the house until his encroachment is curtailed by pioneered the first Regional 1977 death. Price scoffs at the CC&Rs and the preserve that Shopping Center at Crenshaw term “scholar,” but critics have borders the development. Plaza in Baldwin Hills with called him the foremost authorTrousdale built himself a three major anchor tenants, ity on the subject. lavish home there designed by which became a feature of At two lectures on architect Allen Siple. “The Trousdale developments. Trousdale and Trousdale Estates Colony” is the name residents By the time he developed this week, Price unveiled his use for Smoke Tree Ranch. A Trousdale Estates in 1954 he new book Trousdale Estates, private retreat for many old had already built an estimated Mid-Century to Modern in families of wealth and celebrity, 250,000 homes, said Price. In Beverly Hills. Walt Disney was a fellow 1947, he built Tahquitz River Price is self-effacing and colonist. Estates in Palm Springs with funny, with a quick-witted Trousdale Construction Pearl McCallum McManus. He humor. He knows his material Company received funding also built the Sands Hotel in Las because he has lived it for from Roosevelt’s post-war Vegas, a tract of 4,000 homes decades. Berkeley, California Department of Housing and near At Smoke Tree Ranch, Urban Development and began (see ‘MODERNISM’ page 9)

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marketed by Boxer Joe Lewis. Forward-thinking, the homes were built for residents of color who were prohibited from home ownership. He also spent time in Hawaii, building HawaiianModernist subdivisions, the Valley of the Temples and the Waikiki International Marketplace. He returned to Palm Springs with the Racquet Club Cottages. Trousdale Estates was but one of the many projects on the boards, but it is the one that bears his name. Trousdale Estates was a feat of engineering that, “forever changed the way hillside cutand-fill development was undertaken,” said Price. The sheer scale of grading for 539 home sites (there are 535 homes as some encompass more than one lot) was extraordinary. Price nimbly moves his conversation from home to home, pointing out architectural details and defining features like a walking encyclopedia. He names the owners, from original to modern-day, with a library of photographic documentation of interiors and exteriors and anecdotes about the life of the houses. His context includes vast knowledge of many Trousdale developments and Modernist architecture. For this development, Trousdale graded the lots and

sold them to buyers who hired their own architects and builders. He personally built only a few exclusive homes, for himself, Dinah Shore and Richard Nixon. CC&Rs guaranteed however, that each house must be a minimum of 3,000 sq. ft., a height of 14-feet to protect views, and each residence had to be custom built by an architect with a design approved by Allen Siple. Trousdale Estates quickly became home to A-list celebrities who hired the best architects in California. Today it retains a very high concentration of homes by Master Architects such as Edward H. Fickett, A. Quincy Jones, Cliff May, Harold Levitt, William S. Beckett, William Stephenson, and Richard Dorman. Trousdale opened the floodgates on luxury living, raising the threshold for architects who built lavishly and conspicuously for clients who wanted it “just because I can,” embracing California’s Mid-Century Modern style with a persuasive ferocity. At the same time, traditionalists Paul R. Williams, Wallace Neff and James Dolena built modernist estates there, as well, though they are not as well known. Modernism’s popularity went dark for a few decades, but has come roaring back in recent years with an amazing velocity. Sadly, many fine examples in Beverly Hills have been

razed. The recent purchase of the Danny Thomas home will probably end as the Frank Sinatra home did, hit by a wrecking ball. It is disheartening and almost, embarrassing. In Palm Springs, Beverly Hills is famous for tearing down what should be preserved because of land values, whereas Palm Springs has entire Historic Districts, proudly embracing the legacy of their architecture. Though many celebrities have purchased and restored their Trousdale palace properties in recent years, many others have been lost to make way for three-level basement spechouses that dot the ridgetops. Price brings these homes a context that is rich with a storied history, complete with beautiful photos, both recent and historic. He has researched every

LOCATION IS EVERYTHING – Well, almost. The image that graces the cover of the book is a new home designed by architect William Hefner. Photo by James Ray Spahn courtesy of Studio William Hefner.

detail meticulously and uncovered a treasure-trove of information. Many years in the making, the book will be available when Steven Price visits Greystone Mansion & Gardens April 15,

12:30-3 p.m. Price is very entertaining and informative; this is a “must” for Modernistas. Tickets can be purchased at friends@greystonemansion.org. Call 310-286-0119 for more information. Seating is limited.

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Health Happenings...

UCLA Sets Free ‘Living With Diabetes’ Patient Conference For March 4 The thiird annual “Healthy Living With Diabetes” patient conference—designed to empower and motivate patients with diabetes as well as those who may be at risk—will be a free event from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 4 at the UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica-Conference Center, 1250 16th St., Santa Monica. The conference, presented by the UCLA Diabetes Program, will feature a product fair, interactive breakout sessions and speakers on topics including: Updates in diabetes research, mindfulness for stress management, healthy nutrition and physical activity. Pre-registration is required by phone at 310-794-1299 or by email at diabeteseducation@mednet.ucla.edu. Deadline is Wednesday, March 1.

Planned Parenthood Sets Annual Food & Wine Festival Next Week More than 100 chefs, restaurants and caterers will take part in Planned Parenthood’s annual Food Fare, returning to Santa Monica’s Barker Hanger on Thursday, March 2. Clementine’s Annie Miller will be honored as the Chef of the Year. Supporting Planned Parenthood’s services and education programs, including life-saving cancer screenings, birth control and STD testing and treatment, the event is offered in two sessions, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food Fare participants will bring samples in such categories as comfort, fusion, desserts and more, plus everything from customer favorites to chef’s choice and even some off-menu items, with select dishes exclusive to the event. Among those taking part are Lucques, An Catering by Crustacean, Angelini Osteria, Craft Los Angeles and Food Haus Café. (Visit www.pplafoodfare.com for a complete list.) Tickets are $150 for the daytime session and $250 for the evening session and available by calling 213-284-3300 or online at www.pplafoodfare.com.

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John Wayne Cancer Institute Fellow A Voice For Increased Funding For Cancer Research Promising advances are being made in cancer research, but some bright young scientists are stymied by dwindling federal funding for their innovative and groundbreaking work. Next Tuesday, 15 researchers who have just begun their careers will arrive in Washington, D.C., for Hill Day, organized by the American Association of Cancer Researchers, to visit the offices of senators and congressional representatives and state the case for funding life-saving studies. Selena Lin, 30, a molecular oncology doctoral fellow at Providence Saint John’s Health Center’s John Wayne Cancer Institute, is among 15 accomplished cancer research investigators chosen nationwide to participate in Hill Day. Her research specialty is in cancer “liquid biopsies,” where body fluids such as blood and urine are utilized in a minimally-invasive approach for early detection and monitoring of deadly cancers. And her passion is translational research—she hopes that one day cancer patients can benefit from her research for more sensitive, fre-

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quent and noninvasive monitoring of cancers. Lin, who has a doctorate in microbiology and immunology, will join colleagues from top medical research centers across the nation, including Stanford University Medical Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Duke Cancer Institute and the Washington School of Medicine. The group will meet on Tuesday, then spend March 1 visiting members of Congress to explain the critical need for

more cancer research funding, especially in light of advances in cancer research. And while Providence Saint John’s and the cancer institute receive grants and donations for research, it is not enough to sustain and advance life-saving research, Lin says. “I think it’s important to talk face-to-face with those making decisions about funding cancer research,” Lin said. “I think we have an opportunity to show Congress where the money goes, what they’re writing checks for. When they can talk to scientists and see how cancer patients can benefit from the research they are funding, that will make a huge difference.” This is the second Hill Day organized by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), a trade group with 37,000 members worldwide advocating for cancer research funding. It’s become particularly difficult for young investigators to secure funding early in their careers; and because of that, promising scientists are leaving the field, said Rachel SalasSilverman, spokeswoman for the AACR. (see ‘FELLOW’ page 11)

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Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute Awarded $3 Million to Develop Biological Pacemakers As Alternatives To Electronic Devices With a new $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute investigators are moving closer to their goal of developing a biological pacemaker that can treat patients afflicted with slow heartbeats. The novel, minimally-invasive gene therapy turns patients’ normal heart cells into pacemaker cells that regulate heart function— potentially replacing electronic pacemakers one day. “Although implantable pacemakers have helped save millions of lives since they were invented in the 1960s, biological pacemakers could result in a healthier alternative,” said Eugenio Cingolani, MD, the principal investigator in the project and the director of the Heart Institute’s Cardiogenetics Program. “Devices can malfunction or become infected, while biological pacemakers avoid such complications.” Specialized pacemaker cells are found naturally in the heart. This tiny cluster of cells generates electrical activity that spreads throughout the heart in an orderly pattern to create rhythmic muscle contractions—heartbeats. But if pacemaker cells go awry, the heartbeats slow down, causing fainting or even sudden death. Patients with slow heartbeats who

are healthy enough to undergo surgery often look to an electronic pacemaker as their only treatment option. As a practicing cardiac electrophysiologist, Cingolani has first-hand experience with heart rhythm devices and their limitations. He and his team of investigators are working toward delivering a gene directly to a patient’s heart during a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure. The gene would then convert normal heart cells into pacemaker cells that keep the heart beating steadily. “In 2012, our team was the first to show that we can inject a single gene, called Tbx18, into a regular heart cell and turn that cell into a specialized pacemaker cell,” said Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD, co-principal investigator on the project and director of the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. “This new funding will help us complete long-term safety and efficacy data using clinical-grade gene delivery systems, hopefully leading to a clinical trial in which we can test the therapy in selected patients.” If the upcoming safety studies are successful, Cingolani says the biological pacemaker could be tested in patients within the next five years.

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molecular liquid biopsy screenings for a number of cancers, including prostate and lung cancers and melanoma. Lin also sits on the AACR’s Associate Member Council and is chairman of the fundraising subcommittee. She is tasked with exploring ways to raise awareness and funding for cancer research for earlycareer research scientists.

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As a fellow, Lin has the opportunity to work with the John Wayne Cancer Institute Department of Translational Molecular Medicine’s notable team of cancer researchers led by David Hoon, M.D. She is working on innovative

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SHOPPING SOIREE FOR BEVERLY GARDENS — Hosted by Tara Cucci, Jodi Galen, Rochelle Maize and David Weissberg in partnership with Burberry, the Friends of Beverly Gardens Park raised over $40,000 at a special shopping soiree at Burberry on Rodeo Drive on Wednesday evening. All of the funds–which include $20,000 from Burberry, $20,000 from the City in matching funds, and 10 percent from the proceeds of the event’s sale–will go directly to restore the City’s historic parks that line Santa Monica Boulevard. As a special treat for attendees at the event, in addition to bubbly and canapé, was the opportunity for the first peak at the new Burberry line, which debuted in London the day before our event. Pictured above (from left): Burberry General Manager Kelly Valdez, Tara Cucci, Friends of Beverly Gardens Park Program Co-Chairs Gaby Reims Alexander, Annette Saleh, Deborah Frank and Franny Rennie, David Weissberg and Rochelle Maize. PAST PRESENT FUTURE— Kicking off this Saturday evening with an artist’s reception, Marc Selwyn Fine Art presents a new exhibition by California artist Allen Ruppersberg, entitled “Past Present Future”. Utilizing a wide spectrum of imagery and technologies, including vinyl records, light boxes, video and iPhone photography, the exhibit presents nine photo-based works in which Ruppersberg appropriates images from vintage comics, billboards, street scenes, his own early work and a variety of other sources.

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Los Angeles Modern Auctions To Sell 400 Contemporary Works On March 5

from making any more,” he said, noting By Laura Coleman Peter Loughrey was a young that there are keys to a being a successAmerican dreamer when he set out to ful auctioneer. “Know your product, inside and out better establish himself in the art than anyone else; world. Today, he is a second, know the prominent art figure, buyers and the avid working with the Los collector; third, know Angeles County Museum the sellers [and] of Art as a member of the where to get materiDecorative Arts and al.” Design Acquisition Next Sunday, Committee and March 5, LAMA will Contemporary Friends. hold a day-long live He is also the gateway auction, complete to many collections and with a digital auction gallery shows and the component where company he founded and some 400 contemponow runs with his wife, rary works of Shannon–Los Angeles art–ranging from new Modern Auctions works by David (LAMA)–is this year celeHockney to “re-disbrating its 25th anniverPeter and Shannon Loughrey covered” works by sary. “You learn by doing, you learn by artists like Alma Thomas–will be put up making mistakes; the first 10 years of for sale: and every single work has its my career was just making lots of mis- own special story. Visit: https://lamodern.com. takes; the next 15 have been to keep

DESERT X— Opening Saturday, Feb. 25, as a part of Desert X, a site-specific contemporary art exhibition curated by Artistic Director Neville Wakefield, various installations set in the Southern California desert will be unveiled, such as the above “Mirage” by artist Doug Aitken. Utilizing the form of a ranch style suburban American house, the sculpture Mirage is composed of reflective mirrored surfaces; a minimal structure now functions entirely in response to the landscape around it. For more information about the high desert contemporary art biennale, visit: www.desertx.org.

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Fleming’s Steakhouse On Beverly Drive Closes Its Doors

By John L. Seitz Showing the intense competition for the restaurant dollar in Beverly Hills, Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar on North Beverly Drive has become the second major local venue to permanently close its doors in the past two months. The first was Nic’s Martini Bar on North Canon Drive, and now Flemings has joined it after parent company, Bloomin’ Brands, decided to shutter the restaurant last weekend. The Tampa-based organization has 1,500 sites in 23 countries around the

world including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish as well as Fleming’s. A company spokesman stated Bloomin’ Brands would be closing 40 “under-performing” restaurants in the current fiscal year and the Beverly Hills’ Fleming’s was one of the first to go after operating here for almost five years. Fleming’s opened in 2012 to much fanfare and immediately established strong community partnerships, especially with the Beverly Hills Education Foundation.

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stop work if a violation or permit, or a threat to public health and safety, occurs. The first violation is a warning, but on the second violation, Metro must pay $15,000 to a City-controlled fund. The third violation, and any subsequent violations thereafter, would incur a $25,000 penalty. The City included language to require City approval of any future station name arising from a corporate sponsorship or naming rights contract. Metro recently adopted a corporate naming policy for transit facilities, although it was widely expected that policy would be repealed at its meeting Thursday, but results were not available before the Courier’s press time.

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Buresh said. “We need the support.” The MOA includes several provisions to protect the Saban: Maintenance of pedestrian access to box office and parking; maintenance of sidewalk and fire access and exiting for all events; protection of the Saban’s marquee to ensure visibility and prevent damage; and incorporating the same terms that Walt Disney Concert Hall received concerning noise impacts from operations. An Independent Compliance Monitor will be jointly retained by the City and Metro, and that will monitor and have the authority to immediately

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for Fast Facts (3rd); Maya Goldkorn and Chloe Levine for Food Science (2nd); Tina Yang and Jennifer Li for Invasive Species (3rd), Ari Goldberg and Scottie Frankel for Meterology (3rd); Davin Jeong and David Noah Pals for Optics (4th); Ari Goldberg and Max Farladansky for Road Scholar (5th); Tina Yang and James Cao for Rocks and Minerals (4th); Christina Lee and Davin Jeong for Towers (3rd); and Sabrina Camua and Maya Goldkorn for Write It/Do It (4th). Team members David Sanchez and Ella Cox also who also contributed to the trophy win. “They worked tirelessly throughout

the year to be prepared for the competition,” noted Horace Mann Principal Dana Findley. “The entire Horace Mann community is impressed with their dedication, knowledge, and how well they represented Horace Mann earning a 6th place trophy and numerous individual medals.” Horace Mann STEM teacher Mazda Mousavi, who worked to coach the team to success, said he hoped the students’ experience with Science Olympiad inspires a love for science that lasts a lifetime. “I'm proud of the way the team worked together, and I hope they continue reading about science for years into the future,” he said.

Local Students Urged To Get Creative, Raise Awareness For Water Issues By Laura Coleman The City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills School District are teaming up to quench students’ thirst for knowledge about water. To raise public awareness about California’s Water Conservation Action Plan, the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified School District have joined forces to offer a “Creativity Challenge” to BHUSD students. The creativity challenge is a multimedia contest in which students may collaborate or work individually on their choice of a media, music or graphic design project promoting the theme Water Conservation is a “California Way of Life.” “This creativity challenge is an opportunity for our students to become engaged in a community-based campaign,” said Bernadette Lucas, BHUSD director of Technology. “It is important to encourage them to find ways to discern and communicate empowering messages in every medium.” The contest kicks off on March 1 and submissions are due on April 5.

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the City in direct competition with service providers like Spectrum and AT&T. The City would provide 1 gigabit-persecond Internet speeds to residents for around $50 per month. The City is also expected to offer telephone and television services as bundle options and businesses would be offered an array of tiered plans at additional cost. “Have to say I’m really thrilled about

Students will compete for a 1st place cash prize of $500, $250 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. Debby Figoni, City of Beverly Hills Water Conservation administrator, described the challenge as an opportunity for younger residents to get educated and involved in ongoing conservation efforts. “While this winter has been wet, we are unsure what the future holds for sustainability,” she said. “This great partnership with the BHUSD ensures our brightest young minds are engaged in this lifestyle campaign.” Winning projects will be shared at various stakeholder events throughout the spring, including at BHUSD Board of Education and Beverly Hills City Council meetings. A special exhibit showcasing all project submissions will be setup at the BHUSD STEM EXPO on April 13 and finally works will be displayed at the City of Beverly Hills Earth Day Celebration on April 17. For more challenge details, visit www.BHUSD.org/CreativityChallenge. all this... I’m really proud of what our City is doing,” said Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne, who has long championed the initiative. “When I said we’re going to be a City that delivers services, this is a service that I want to deliver.” Beverly Hills’ Chief Information Officer David Schirmer said the plan is to come back to the City Council at its next meeting with a series of agreements for approval. If approved, construction on the project to begin.

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ARTS & E N T E RTA I N M E N T Putnam County Spelling Bee Contestants BH’s Rain Pryor Brings Solo Show Fried Chicken Readying For BHHS’ Latest Production The Beverly Hills High School Performing Arts Department and Michael J. Libow will present the comic interactive musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at 7 p.m., March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Wednesday March 8. In the family friendly and fun-packed 90-minute show, the six countywide champions along with four volunteer audience members vie for the honor of being the Putnam County spelling bee champ and going on to nationals. Tickets are $8 for BHHS student body members, $10 for students and $15 general admission; $20 reserved seating will also be available at evening performances. For more information, visit www.bhusd.org or email kchandler@bhusd.org.

Senior Johanna Lengyel as Rona Lisa Peretti, the host of The Putnam County Spelling Bee and also a past winner.

Albee’s At Home At The Zoo Next For The Wallis The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Deaf West Theatre continue their partnership with At Home At The Zoo, combining Albee’s groundbreaking 1959 short play The Zoo Story with his prequel Homelife, written in 2004, from March 7-26 in the center’s Lovelace Studio Theater. With hearing and deaf actors, the play is performed in both American Sign Language and spoken English. Tickets are $50 and available at the box office, 8390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., by phone at 310-746-400 or online at thewallis.org/zoo.

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Rain Pryor, comedian Richard Pryor’s actress-singerwriter daughter, is presenting the West Coast premiere of her new solo play, Fried Chicken & Latkes, for a six-week run through April 2 at the Braid, home of the Jewish Women’s Theatre (JWT), 2912 Colorado Ave. #102, Santa Monica. Pryor grew up AfricanAmerican and Jewish in Beverly Hills—”in the poor part below Wilshire”— and attended Horace Mann, Beverly Vista and BHHS where she was active in the drama department and on the drill team. “Growing up was interesting,” says Pryor. “There weren’t a lot of kids like me.” Pryor still keeps in touch with high school friends— “I seem to run into them on the East Coast, and I wouldn’t trade that experience.” Pryor’s childhood was split between two cultures and she was in the middle. She ate both brisket and collard greens. Her Beverly Hills bubbie Bunny and zeydeh, Herbert Bonis, who managed Danny Kaye, shared her upbringing with her dad’s grandma who owned a brothel. “Both strains of my heritage have much in common,” Pryor

same,” Pryors said. “I hope my new play will help bridge different cultures and contribute to a larger conversation about what we can learn from each other,” Pryor said. “I think my show is timely, relevant and joyful. It shows how humor can cross lines, as racially mixed audiences will laugh in and at each other’s worlds.” Veteran JWT, L.A. and New York Director Eve Brandstein, responsible for several JWT hit shows, including Not That Jewish now playing off-Broadway, has known Pryor since she was a child. She attended the cabaret show that was the nucleus of Fried Chicken & Latkes at New York’s Actor’s Temple Theater. “When I saw the show, which had audiences rolling in the aisles, I envisioned the theatrical piece it could become. Rain and I worked together to transform it into the new solo play.” Performances are Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 and 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 800-838-3006 or visit http://www.jewishwomenstheatre.org/.

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explains. “Both Jews and African-Americans were slaves. Both cherish family and food.” In the play, Pryor takes on 10 different characters including her dad’s mother, high-school acquaintances, Grandma Bunny, who recently saw the show; and she was convinced by actress Nora Dunn to even play her famous father.. “I use humor to highlight these diverse influences on my life, and how they caused me pain, confusion and great happiness. In this, I’m following my dad’s tradition of crossing ethnic lines to bring people together. And telling the truth. He told the truth and taught me to do the

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The Beverly Hills Women’s Club (BHWC) celebrated Valentine’s Day with its annual luncheon and boutique. The afternoon included a fashion show from the Kimora Lee Simmons boutique on Beverly Drive. Entertainment as provided by pianist Joe Croyle.

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The L.A. Zoo is offering the chance to get face-to-face with a giraffe at daily interactive Giraffe Feedings at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. At the feedings, guests learn about the world’s tallest land mammal from zoo education specialists, who share facts about the Masai giraffes’ daily lives at the zoo, where they can eat 70 to 80 pounds of up to 100 different species of plants a day and feed for 16 to 20 hours. “When a giraffe extends its 14-inch long tongue to grab the food right out of your hand, it’s an unforgettable experience that fosters a deeper connection to a species that need our help,” says Dan Keeffe, curator of education. Giraffe Feedings are $5 per person with paid zoo admission. For more information on the zoo, in Griffith Park at 5333 Zoo Dr., call 323-6444200 or visit www.lazoo.org/. • • • • • Known for her mixes of “meditative synths and organic instrumentation” combined with vocals, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith will perform at 9:30 p.m., tonight in the Historic Ticketing Hall of L.A.’s Union Station, 800 N Alameda St. “Gifted & Blessed,” spearheaded by principal composer, producer and director Gabriel Reyes-Whittaker, will open the show. Smith uses the Buchla 100 synthesizer as a basis for unique rhythmic patterns and melodic pulses. For more information, visit www.union-

• • • • • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will unveil the world premiere of Eudaemonia (2017) by renowned L.A.-based choreographer Cherice Barton at 8 p.m. tonight at the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC), 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. In 2015, Barton choreographed Katy Perry’s Grammy Awards appearance, and is now returning to her roots in ballet. Also on the program will be Little mortal jump choreographed by Alejandro Cerrudo and Sleepless by Jirí Kylián to music by Dirk Haubrich, based on Mozart. This performance marks the second year of VPAC’s three-year residency with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Tickets start at $33 and are available online at ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.org or by calling 818-677-3000. • • • • •.

The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to unveil its newest exhibition of twowheeled history: “Harley vs. Indian.” America’s two most celebrated motorcycle manufacturers have a long-documented rivalry that spans more than a century. The exhibition, presented by Bonnier Corporation, opens Saturday March 4, and will run through early February 2018 at the museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (at Fairfax) . The exhibition will feature racing motorcycles, road motorcycles, scooters, trikes and more from both Harley-Davidson and Indian’s long histories as manufacturers. The exhibit will showcase the similarities and differences in the approach of both companies to solving complex mechanical problems.

Film Review—Get Out And See This By Adam Sherman Jordan Peele might be known for his comedy, but it’s clear from Get Out that he's definitely got a major eye for horror. In fact, the main issue with this movie is that it should have been released last year. The film’s use of atmosphere and characterization to bolster its racial horror themes would’ve made it a shoo-in for the Oscar. In short, this movie is amazing. Get Out focuses on Rose Armitage (Allison Williams) taking her black boyfriend, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) to meet her family. However, upon meeting his beloved’s family, he realizes that there is something off about the place, and is threatened by a darker secret. As stated above, the movie is simply amazing. It is essentially The Stepford Wives meets Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, and everything about the premise works well. The pacing is great, the acting is great, the tension and payoff are appropriately terrifying, and the message comes across clearly—the reveal works perfectly as a metaphor for subtle, beneath-the-surface racism. Honestly, I can’t describe it, because doing so wouldn’t do the film justice. In fact, the main issue with this movie is why wasn’t it released sooner. Allison Williams could have easily been an Oscar contender (especially in regards to for Best Actress, for spoiler reasons). And the film does an excellent job of exploring the undercurrent of racism that still exists in our country. Rating: 9.5/10 Get Out is distributed by Universal Pictures and is due for release today.

Among the two-wheel works of art on display will be a 1936 Harley Davidson Knucklehead, a 1939 Indian Super Scout, a 1920 Indian Daytona racer, as well as both companies’ modern flat-track racing bikes. For more information, visit www.Petersen.org or call 323-964-CARS. • • • • • The Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra (LADSO) will present its 21st annual collaboration with the Westside Music Foundation showcasing winners of the Robert Turner Piano Competition, at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 5 at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. The six winners will play one movement each, of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor. The orchestra will also perform Mozart’s Symphony No. 29 in A major. Suggested donation is $10. Now in its 64th season, LADSO has been led by Maestro Ivan Shulman as music director for 27 consecutive seasons. For more information, visit www.ladso.org. • • • • • The Natural History Museum of L.A.County (NHMLA) will present theBlu: An Underwater VR Experience, an immersive virtual reality series that allows audiences to explore the ocean through different habitats and come face-to-face with all kinds of species, opening Monday, March 6 and running through April 28 at the museum, 900 Exposition Blvd. Highlights of the three environments in the six-minute experience include: an encounter with an 80-foot blue whale as it swims past a sunken ship; undersea migration on the edge of a shallow coral reef, with turtles and swarms of jellyfish and anemones, and a deep dive into an abyss, where hidden creatures including angler fish and squid appear with the use of a virtual flashlight. Advanced timed-tickets are required and may be purchased online at NHM.org. Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Indie Drama Fallen Stars Screening Benefits Pit Bull Welfare Nonprofit Fallen Stars, an official selection of the Austin Film Festival— an indie drama chronicling the unexpected friendship between a 36-year-old melancholy bartender, still not sure what he wants to do with his life, and a socially awkward overachiever in her early 20s—will screen at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 8 at Laemmle’s Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Blvd., Michelle Ang and Ryan O’Nan in Fallen Beverly Hills. The film stars Stars. Emmy nominee Michelle Ang (Fear The Walking Dead) and Ryan O’Nan (Fargo, Ray Donovan). Writer/director Brian Jett and producer, Stephanie Marin and cast members will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. With a storyline that revolves around dog rescue, a portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit L.A.-based Angel City Pit Bulls, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a better future for pit bulls through education, public advocacy, adoptions and owner support. Visit https://www.tugg.com/events/fallen-stars-u059 for tickets, at $12 and available at through March 1.

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SPECIAL SECTION Joyce Carol Oates To Launch Pen Center USA’s Author Evening Series Author Joyce Carol Oates will kick off the PEN Center USA Author Evening Series at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever, 600 Santa Monica Blvd. Oates will present a brief reading of her new novel, A Book of American Martyrs, told from the perspective of two interwoven families whose destinies are defined by their warring convictions. The reading will be followed with a conversation between Oakes and award winning poet Henri Cole. New York Times bestselling author Oates’ fiction includes We Were the Mulvaneys, Blonde, The Falls and The Gravedigger’s Daughter. Cole has published nine collections of poetry including Middle Earth, a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Tickets are $25 general admission and $43 with a copy of the book. A portion of the proceeds benefit PEN Center USA's Freedom To Write programming, including the Emergency Writers Fund For more information, visit https://penusa.org/author-eveningseries-presents-joyce-carol-oates.

ALOUD Series To Present Poet Vuong The Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ ALOUD series continues with “Night Sky with Exit Wounds,” featuring poet Ocean Vuong in conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen at 7:15 p.m., Monday, March 13 at the Mark Taper Auditorium at the Central Library in downtown L.A., 630 W Fifth St. Navigating worlds of history, sexuality, and humanity, Vuong will read from his award-winning poetry and reflect on what it means to write as a Vietnamese refugee in the contemporary space. ALOUD programs are free. Required reservations may be made online at LFLA.org/ALOUD or by calling (213) 292-6254. Visit the website for the entire 2017 schedule.

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Paul I. Barsky Announced As New Head Of Pilgrim School

ilgrim School has announced the appointment of Paul I. Barsky as the next Head of School, effective July 1. The appointment is the culmination of an extensive nationwide search. Since 2010, Barsky has been the head of Upper School at Francis Parker School (JK-12, San Diego). He received his A.B. in political science at Columbia University and his M.A. in teaching of social studies from Teachers College, Columbia University. Throughout his career, Barsky has taught in educational communities in the U.S., Western Europe, and Asia. Before his years at Paul I. Barsky Francis Parker School, Barsky was the head of Upper School at The Hewitt School in New York City, and before that, head of the history department at The Spence School in New York City. Barsky’s administrative and teaching experiences in several different types of

schools have prepared him to implement Pilgrim’s mission of educating the whole child by enriching the mind, nurturing the spirit, and encouraging thoughtful moral choices, while suppor ting the school’s vision of creating a unique educational and developmental path for each child. Barsky is well versed in the complexities of running an urban school and establishing a harmonious relationship among the various constituencies of a diverse educational community. His experience and background in teaching, administration and leadership, as well as his stated long-term personal commitment to creating thoughtful and compassionate communities make him well suited to execute the mission of Pilgrim School. Barsky and his wife, Rima, will relocate to L.A. from San Diego.

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PICTURED ABOVE: The Beverly Hills AYSO girls Under 12 All Stars Team, the Bulldogs, were crowned champions last weekend at the Haupman-Freeman Tournament. Front row (left to right) Alexa Cohen, Stella Seid, Julian Cohen, Danielle Hollander, Abigail Sussman, Sadie Dyner, Kiara Zarrabi, Mia Shoua, Kiara Zarrabi and Kate Jang; Back row: Referee John Zarrabi, Coach Gary Dyner, Referee Danny Sussman, Admin. Daphna Hollander and Coach Tony Tour. PICTURED BELOW: The boys Under 12 All Stars Team, the Eagles, took third place in the Locomotion top bracket this weekend. Front row, from left: Gal Cohavy, Brian Yeshoua, Joshua Hollander, Charlie Wilson and Noah Weindling; Back: James Bamshad, Nico Benacchio, Chris Kariuki, Coach Paul Kariuki, Arturo Figueroa, David Ziv, Goal Keeper Liel Yosian and Jacob Talassazan.

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Beverly Hills High Girls Basketball Team Advances To CIF Semis By Matt Lopez In the midst of a remarkable turnaround season, the Beverly Hills High girls basketball team is in the midst of making history. The Lady Normans beat Pioneer 44-41 on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the CIFSS Division 4A playoffs, setting the stage for an epic showdown Saturday at the Swim Gym with No. 1 seed Foothill Tech. That game tips off at 7 p.m. BHHS started its playoff run with a 60-46 win over Avalon, before knocking off Big Bear 47-38 on Monday.

BHHS (20-9) is rolling, but Foothill Tech, the top seed in the bracket, provides the team’s toughest test to date. Foothill Tech, from Ventura, has won seven games in a row heading into Tuesday’s showdown. The winner would face either Knight or Pomona in the CIF final on the weekend of March 3. Win or lose, for a team that won just five games last season, and has only one senior on the roster, the future looks bright fot the Lady Normans.

Magic Johnson Takes Control Of Lakers Front Office Team president/co-owner Jeanie Buss said she hopes the moves "will return the Lakers to the heights Dr. Jerry Buss demanded and our fans rightfully expect." Mitch Kupchak was fired Tuesday as general manager of the struggling Los Angeles Lakers, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson was appointed presi-

dent of basketball operations. The team also announced that team co-owner Jim Buss would not longer be serving as the team's executive vice president of basketball operations. The team also fired John Black, the Lakers' longtime vice president of public relations. –– City News Service

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BEVERLY HILLS

Craig Corman Re-Appointed To Planning Commission To Fill Expected Fisher Vacancy By Matt Lopez Former Planning Commission chair Craig Corman was reappointed to the commission by the City Council on Tuesday to fill the expected vacancy of Howard Fisher. Fisher, a current commissioner, is running unopposed for city treasurer and will likely take on that role after the March 7 election. A panel comprised of Mayor John Mirisch, councilmember Lili Bosse, Planning Commission Chair Joe Shooshani and Vice Chair Lori Greene Gordon interviewed five applicants who applied for

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to speak their peace in front of the City Council. Renters, many of whom said they moved into the district solely so their kids could attend Beverly Hills schools, told stories of yearly 10 percent increases that were forcing them out of the City, all while living in apartment complexes that often times, weren’t being maintained to meet the standard of living the residents felt they were paying for. “My rent has gone up $600 in less than a year,” local attorney David Berke said. “Beverly Hills is not a city of kindness. I know we would dream that it was so and would love to say it was so, but it’s a city of privilege and wealth. Unless we accept that, we’re never going

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tenants were shocked to find that the City Council agenda showed a very different ordinance than the one that was approved by the City Council. The agenda did not reflect recommendations from the Human Relations Commission. “We recommended more time to analyze information and to hold later meetings. We didn't make means test recommendations. We didn't make any recommendations as to rental increase or relocation fee formulas,” said HRC Commissioner Ori Blumenfeld. Renters who appeared at city council and commission meetings say they have risked eviction by going public, and are understandably nervous. Previously, rent control discussions took place within Community Services, under the direction of Human Services Director James Latta and Director of Community Services Nancy Hunt-Coffey. The agenda item was presented by Director of Community Development Susan Healy Keene, and signed by Code Enforcement Manager Nestor Otazu and Assistant Director of

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Ten years ago, Fink relocated his Rodeo Drive Theodore boutique to Camden Drive, just a few doors down from Mr Chow restaurant, seemingly edged out by the corporate conglomerates he had helped lure to the street shortly after launching the Rodeo Drive Committee in the 1970’s. “We are all indebted to Herb Fink for his contributions toward helping to spearhead the Rodeo Drive Committee and helping to establish Rodeo Drive as a world class shopping destination,” said current RDC President Mark Tronstein. Fink is survived by his wife and business partner Norma and three daughters.

City Clerk Byron Pope said the staff will re-advertise for the vacancy beginning in May, to have a permament commissioner ready and in place beginning in 2018, when Corman’s replacement term expires. “I’m glad because as we move forward, we’re going to be dealing with the Hillside Ordinance and we need someone that isn’t on the hillside to deal with this,” Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne said. “I want them to have the experience with the Planning Commission that Craig has.”

quickly made Theodore a favorite place to shop for stars such as Cher, Jaclyn Smith, and Farrah Fawcett, and his growing success subsequently encouraged Fink to open additional Theodore boutiques throughout the southland. However, his Beverly Hills boutique, on the 400-block of North Rodeo Drive, across the street from where Ralph Lauren's Rodeo Drive flagship store now stands, was a destination for the fashion-conscious throughout the vintage L.A. era where places like the nearby Daisy nightclub meant you had to be attired in the hippest of fashions.

to mitigate it.” Landlords who opposed the ordinance said dropping rental increases from 10 percent to 3 percent was simply unsustainable for them and would cause them to lose money on their investments. One landlord said he rarely ever raised rates to 10 percent, but that it was a tool he liked having at his disposal if maintenance costs became onerous, or he had a problem tenant that he wanted to force out. That landlord said he would probably have to institute yearly three percent increases to keep up financially. The ordinance includes a Rent Increase Application Process, which City Attorney Larry Wiener told the council the City was “constitutionally required” to include. That process allows for a landlord

who desires a rent increase of more than three percent to apply with a hearing officer. That officer will use net operating income for the year 2016 as a base to determine whether or not the landlord is receiving a reasonable rate of return on their investment. Meaning, if a landlord has an increase in operating expenses, they may be entitled to increase rent in order to maintain the same rate of return they had the previous year. An amendment was, however, made by councilmember Lili Bosse, protecting renters from incurring pass-through costs from any future state or local law that might increase expenditures by the landlord. The original iteration of the ordinance allowed for the landlord to pass that cost on to the

tenant. The hearing officer, at least for the time being, would be someone contracted from the City, although the option is open for that responsibility to eventually be moved to a Council-appointed commission, rent-control board or singular officer. City Manager Mahdi Aluzri said it would likely take months to appoint a new commission or board into such a role. Late in the meeting, Mayor John Mirisch and Bosse pushed hard for the hearing officer to be a resident or group of residents with no financial stake in the matter. Although it was near midnight, Mirisch even asked Wiener about the feasibility of taking a break so Wiener could craft changes in the ordinance that would make the hearing officer a resident or

group of residents. “Whoever we have be a hearing officer should not be paid, but someone who comes from within the community, someone invested in the company, maybe it’s three people,” Mirisch said. The rest of the council wasn’t keen on taking the time to change the policy at that point in the evening, with councilmember Julian Gold noting you “can’t re-write the law at midnight.” The City is expected to hold forums and town hall meetings between landlords and renters over the next several months to help create the framework for what will eventually become a permanent rent stabilization plan.

Community Development Raj Patel in addition to HuntCoffey and Latta. Hunt-Coffey says rent control is “transitioning into Community Services, which will take the lead on this project.” She sites housing stock, permits and code enforcement as being under the auspices of Community Services. Tuesday saw the passage of two ordinances, including an Urgency Ordinance and a regular Ordinance. This new Urgency Ordinance is effective immediately and protects renters until the regular ordinance is in effect. City law requires two readings of a new ordinance at City Council spaced at least two weeks apart. The next City Council meeting is not until April 4, however, due to the election and city council reorganization. Assuming it’s on that agenda, the new ordinance will go into effect 30 days after the second reading, which will be May 4. The Jan. 24 Urgency Ordinance used figures culled from the Santa Monica rent stabilization ordinance. Following the adoption of that ordinance on Jan. 24, which was to be in

effect for 30 days, City Attorney Laurence Wiener together with staff, crafted an ordinance that reduced the relocation fees for a no-cause eviction substantially from $9,050 to $6,193 for a studio, $13,900 to $9,148 for a one-bedroom and $18,850 to $12,394 for a two-bedroom. For a family with a disability, minors or a senior add $2,000. For a family with a disability, minors or a senior, the costs in Santa Monica rise to $10,350 for a studio, $16,000 for a one-bedroom and $21,650 for two bedrooms or more. The fees are based on research by the staff on the actual cost of relocating. Rents were determined by checking Westside Rentals; moving fees were determined by calling movers. There was no differentiation between the load size for a single vs. a multiple bedroom unit. Staff found studios rent for $1,600; a 1-bedroom for $2,585 and a 2-bedroom for $3,667. First and last month’s rent plus a security deposit would be $4,600, $7,755 and $11,001 respectively. They calculate local moving rates to cost $1,116 and utility start-ups

to be $277. “This cannot be used as a disincentive,” said Wiener. Clearly, it is not. Many residents who live in rental units are asking how the fees can be so much lower than Santa Monica and West Hollywood and why there is a rent increase application process, which was not in the original ordinance. This could allow apartment owners to raise rents more than three-percent, but not without a review by a contracted, appointed or existing individual or panel, to be determined. They would also be able to raise rents if they can show that they have had extraordinary expenses. City staff also changed the rent increase to three-percent or CPI, whichever is greater. Though there will be no increases until June 2018, it still burdens the renter with an indefinite increase in their rent. “There were three things that I added,” said Wiener. “One was a rent adjustment process based on net operating income. The rent adjustment process is found in every rent control ordinance in California. The second was the relocation fees. Fees in Santa Monica

were based on the difference between the rent-controlled unit and the market rate for the unit. In Beverly Hills, we have only one month of rent control. That did not work for us. It was based on market research to figure out how much it would cost to move. And third, the rent increase, which per council direction we held at threepercent, but in June 2018 it can be adjusted for inflation if inflation is greater than three-percent. Wiener pointed out that the roundtable discussions will have until June 2018 to come to a compromise. It was not clear if there would be a review of the relocation fees at that time. “Tuesday night was a beautiful landmark moment for Beverly Hills; truly, among my proudest votes. Finally, our residents can be assured that their voice is heard. We are a community with heart that values everyone who lives here. We will continue to have round tables to bring together the landlord and tenants so that we can strengthen this ordinance to ensure a fair and balanced protection for everyone,” said Councilmember Lili Bosse.

Craig Corman

the vacancy on Feb. 16. The panel declined to recommend a commissioner from that pool, and instead requested to call up Corman to serve the completion of Fisher’s term, which expires Dec. 31, 2017.

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The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, along with WCRF co-founders Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jaime Tisch, welcomed guests to “An Unforgettable Evening” at The Beverly Wilshire. Presented for the past 13 years by Saks Fifth Avenue, the $1.8 million proceeds raised will benefit the fund, which is now associated with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder, this is the highest rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. and largest private funder of such research in the world. With comedian Tig Notaro as emcee, the evening honored renowned fashion designer Tom Ford with the “Courage Award” for his continued dedication to raising awareness for the disease. Elizabeth Hurley and Danielle Lauder presented the “Nat King Cole Award” to Judy and Leonard Lauder for their charitable works and contributions. Coldplay’s Chris Martin took the stage for a surprise performance, opening with a soulful rendition of Wham!’s Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, and included his take on Leonard Cohen’s Suzanne, Prince’s Raspberry Beret, and the David Bowie’s Life On Mars. He was followed by multi-platinum selling pop star Jason Derulo, whose four song set included Trumpets, Wiggle, Talk Dirty, and Want To Want Me. Additional guests included Erin Andrews, Steve Tisch, Tom Arnold, Sacha Baron Cohen, Lisa Kudrow, Isla Fisher, Gina Gershon, Irwin Winkler, Cornelia Guest, Ann Turkel, George Kotsiopoulos, Eugene Levy, Martin Short, Wolfgang Puck, Doc Rivers, George Schlatter, and many more.

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Frances Allen’s Desert Roundup The Desert gentlemen’s standard black-tie dress for the social season is the designer tuxedo. But once-a-year, many of them reach into the back of their closets to pull out uniforms from a different area that still fit surprisingly well. The occasion was the black-tie or dress-uniform gala was to honor “Masters of the Air” and mark the 20th anniversary of the Palm Springs Air Museum, located on the east side of Palm Springs International Airport. Held in two (a third is under construction) pristine hangers, the museum contains one of the world’s largest collections of military aircraft–all in working condition, ready to take to the air. Guests were met at the canopied, red-carpet entrance and escorted to the hosted reception by uniformed military cadets and a marching band. It was a moving sight watching generals and colonels exchanging salutes as they mingled with sergeants and corporals, all of whom had or are still serving our country.

MASTERS OF THE AIR–Palm Springs Air Museum’s Managing Director Fred Bell (left) welcomes three of the honorees at the “Masters of the Air” gala: Robert Friend, Charles Horner and Jeannie M. Leavitt.

While the honorees are truly air masters, their accomplishments far outway the meaning of the phrase. Here are the eight heroes honored: •Capt. Isham “Rusty” Burns USAFF (Ret) became a Tuskegee airman immediately after graduation from high school. •Lt. Col. Robert “Bob” Friend USAF (Ret) has spent more than 8,000 hours in the air, including 143 combat missions. •Four star Gen. Charles “Chuck” Horner USAF (Ret) flew more than 100 combat missions over North Vietnam and later served as commander in chief of North American Aerospace Defense command, responsible for the aerospace defense of the US and Canada. •Lt. Col. Charles Kettles USA (Ret) recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. •Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt USAF, former principal military assistant to the Secretary of Defense, is now the wing commander at Nellis Air Force base. •Col. John Nocita USA (Ret), recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit for gallantry under fire during the Korea conflict. •Capt. Robert Shoens USAD (Ret) who flew 28 combat missions in five months, many of them raids over France and Germany in World War II. •Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, Jr. USAD (Ret), a Tuskegee airman, awarded with the Distinguished Flying Cross and part of 332nd fighter group that won the “Top Gun” inaugural weapons meet at Las Vegas Air Force Base. More information about the museum and how you can become part of this world renown attraction, call 760-778-6262.

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ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2728

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AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIREMENT TO PAY RELOCATION FEES TO TENANTS WHO ARE EVICTED FROM CERTAIN APARTMENT UNITS, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNTS OF THE RELOCATION FEES THAT MUST BE PAID TO TENANTS, TO DECREASE THE 10% AMOUNT BY WHICH CERTAIN RENTS CAN BE INCREASED, TO ESTABLISH A RENT INCREASE APPLICATION PROCESS, TO REQUIRE A REGISTRATION OF RENTAL UNITS, TO REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 17-O2725 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: The City Council hereby amends Section 1. Section 4-5-102 of Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add new Paragraph H thereto to read as follows: H. Dwelling units that are not occupied by the tenant as the tenant’s primary residence. Section 2. The City Council hereby amends Section 4-5-202 of Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add the following definitions in alphabetical order: DISABLED PERSON. Any person who is receiving benefits from a Federal, State, or local government, or from a private entity on account of a permanent disability that prevents the person from engaging in regular, fulltime employment. MINOR. Any person younger than eighteen years of age. PRIMARY RESIDENCE. Any unit that is occupied by a tenant for at least nine months out of every calendar year.

D. Registration Amendment; Landlord Required to notify City of Changed Registration Information. A landlord must file a registration amendment with the city within thirty days of a change in a rental unit’s ownership or management, or a change in the owner’s or manager’s contact information. Section 5. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add new Section 4-6-.05 thereto to read as follows:

any, of the consumer price index for the Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County area, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics between May 1st of the then current year and May 1st of the immediately preceding year.

Section 8. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add new Section 4-6-9 thereto to read as follows: 4-6-9: RELOCATION FEE:

4-6-.05: DEFINITIONS: A. For the purposes of this chapter, the words and phrases shall be defined as set forth herein, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning is intended. B. Words and phrases used in this chapter which are not specifically defined shall be construed according to their context and the customary usage of the language. C. Words defined: APARTMENT RENTAL AGREEMENT: An agreement, oral, written, or implied, between a landlord and tenant for the use or occupancy of an apartment unit and for housing services. APARTMENT UNIT: Any dwelling unit in the city of Beverly Hills rented or offered for rent for human habitation, together with the land and accessory structures appurtenant thereto, and all housing services supplied in connection with the use or occupancy thereof, which is not exempted under section 4-6-1 of this chapter. DISABLED PERSON. Any person who is receiving benefits from a Federal, State, or local government, or from a private entity on account of a permanent disability that prevents the person from engaging in regular, full-time employment.

A. If a landlord brings an action to recover the possession of an apartment unit that is subject to the provisions of this Chapter 6 for any of the reasons set forth in Section 4-5-502, 4-5-503, 4-5-504, 4-5-505, 4-5-507 or 4-5-508 of this Title, the landlord is not required to pay a relocation fee to the tenant residing in the unit. However, if a landlord serves a notice of eviction on a tenant for any other reason, or for no specified reason, the landlord shall pay to such tenant a relocation fee in accordance with the provisions of this section. The relocation fee shall be due and payable to the tenant, regardless of whether the landlord actually utilizes the apartment unit for the purposes stated in the notice of eviction, unless the landlord notifies the tenant in writing of the withdrawal of the notice of eviction prior to such time as the tenant has given the landlord notice of his or her last date of occupancy, or has vacated the unit, if a notice of the last date of occupancy is not given by the tenant. The landlord also shall file a copy of the notice of eviction with the Community Development Department within one week after serving the notice on the tenant. B. The relocation fee or pro rata share thereof shall be paid to any tenant who vacates the apartment unit at the time he or she vacates it. If the landlord cannot in good faith determine if the tenant is entitled to receive the relocation fee, it shall be deposited in escrow in accordance with Paragraph D of this section.

Section 3. The City Council hereby amends Section 4-5-605 of Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:

HOUSING SERVICES: All services connected with the use or occupancy of an apartment unit, including, but not limited to, repairs, replacement, maintenance, painting, light, heat, water, elevator service, laundry facilities and privileges, janitor service, refuse removal, furnishings, telephone, off street parking, and any other benefits, privileges, or facilities.

4-5-605: AMOUNT OF RELOCATION FEES: The amount of the relocation fee payable to a tenant entitled to such fee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be determined as follows:

LANDLORD: An owner, lessor, sublessor, or any person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity entitled to receive rent for the use of any apartment unit or the agent, representative, or successor of any of the foregoing.

C. The entire fee shall be paid to a tenant who is the only tenant in an apartment unit. Where an apartment unit is occupied by two (2) or more tenants, payment may be prorated among the tenants, or payment may be made to one tenant, provided all the adult occupants of the apartment unit concur with the allocation or have signed a stipulation to judgment as described in Paragraph D of this section. In no event shall a landlord be liable to pay a total amount that exceeds the fee required by paragraph E of this section.

MINOR. Any person younger than eighteen years of age.

D. Deposit of relocation fee into escrow.

RENT: The consideration, including any bonus, benefits, or gratuity demanded or received, for or in connection with the use or occupancy of an apartment unit, including, but not limited to, monies demanded or paid for parking, for furnishings, for housing services of any kind, or for subletting.

1. When the apartment unit has not been vacated, the relocation fee shall be deposited in escrow if the tenant has furnished the landlord with the tenant's notarized stipulation to judgment in favor of the landlord for the repossession of the apartment unit by the landlord within sixty (60) days after the payment of the relocation fee to such tenant. The fee shall be released from escrow to the tenant on the day the tenant vacates the apartment unit. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to require any tenant to vacate any apartment unit before the expiration of the full notice time to which such tenant is entitled. The sixty day period referred to in this paragraph 1 shall not apply to any eviction where the eviction notice was given by the landlord to the tenant on or before January 20, 2017.

SENIOR. Any person sixty-two years of age or older.

Apartment Size A. B. C.

Studio 1 bedroom 2 or more bedrooms

Relocation Fee $6,193 $9,148 $12,394

Provided further, those households that include a senior, disabled person, or a minor shall be entitled to an additional relocation fee in the following amount of $2,000. Any tenant whose occupancy of the apartment unit began after the date when the required notice of termination was given shall not be entitled to any relocation fee. Commencing July 1, 2018, and on July 1st of each year thereafter, the amounts of the relocation fees set forth above shall be increased annually by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, of the consumer price index for the Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County area, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics between May 1st of the then current year, and May 1st of the immediately preceding year. Section 4. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 5 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add a new Article 8 thereto to read as follows: Article 8. REGISTRATION 4-5-801: REGISTRATION OF RENTAL UNITS: A. Initial Registration. A landlord must register every rental unit that is subject to the provisions of this Chapter 5 within 30 days of receipt of notice from the city that registration is required, unless the rental unit is specifically exempt under this Chapter. Registration is complete only when all required information has been provided to the city and all outstanding fees and penalties have been paid. B. After Terminated Exemption. When a rental unit that was exempt from this chapter becomes governed by this chapter for the first time, the landlord must register the unit with the city within thirty days after the exemption ends. C. Re-registration. When a rental unit is re-rented after a vacancy, the landlord must reregister the unit with the city within thirty days after the re-rental.

TENANT: A tenant, subtenant, lessee, sublessee, or any other person entitled to the use or occupancy of any apartment unit. VACANCY: The departure from an apartment unit of all of the tenants. For purposes of this definition, the term "tenant" shall not include persons who took possession of an apartment unit as sublessees or assignees after January 1, 1999, if the rental agreement restricts or prohibits subletting or assignment, and the restriction has not been satisfied or the prohibition has not been waived. VOLUNTARILY VACATED: The vacancy of an apartment unit by all of the tenants. "Voluntarily vacated" does not include a vacancy: a) that is the result of a constructive eviction of the tenant, which was caused by the landlord; b) when the previous tenancy was terminated by the landlord by notice pursuant to Civil Code section 1946; or c) when the previous tenancy was terminated due to a change in the terms of the tenancy noticed pursuant to Civil Code section 827, except a change permitted by law in the amount of rent or fees. Section 6. The City Council hereby amends Section 4-61 of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: 4-6-1: APPLICATION: The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all multiple residential dwellings consisting of two (2) or more units with the exception of those units that are subject to the existing rent stabilization provisions of chapter 5 of this title; those units excluded under subsections 4-5-102 A through E of this title, and units in a building that has a certificate of occupancy issued after February 1, 1995. Section 7. The City Council hereby amends Paragraph B of Section 4-6-3 (“Rental Increase”) of Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: B. Such increases shall not exceed the greater of: (1) three percent (3%) of the rental rate then in effect, or (2) the percentage equal to the percentage increase, if

2. If the landlord in good faith is unable to determine which persons are entitled to receive the relocation fee, the landlord shall deposit the relocation fee into escrow. The landlord shall give written notice of such deposit to each person, including the tenant and any occupant other than the tenant, who in the landlord's good faith judgment may be entitled to receive the relocation fee. Upon agreement by all persons so notified, the escrow holder may distribute the relocation fee in the manner agreed upon. If such parties cannot reach agreement within thirty (30) days after the date the notice of deposit is given, the division and distribution of the relocation fee shall be determined by the hearing officer following a hearing on the matter. No distribution from an escrow may occur until the tenant who is to receive the relocation fee has signed a notarized stipulation to judgment pursuant to subsection A of this section if the tenant still occupies the apartment unit. 3. All the costs of an escrow opened pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be borne by the landlord. E. The amount of the relocation fee payable to a tenant entitled to such fee pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be determined as follows: Apartment Size A. B. C.

Studio 1 bedroom 2 or more bedrooms

Relocation Fee $6,193 $9,148 $12,394

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Provided further, those households that include a senior, disabled person, or a minor shall be entitled to an additional relocation fee in the following amount of $2,000. Any tenant whose occupancy of the apartment unit began after the date when the required notice of termination was given shall not be entitled to any relocation fee. Commencing July 1, 2018, and on July 1st of each year thereafter, the amounts of the relocation fees set forth above shall be increased annually by a percentage equal to the percentage increase, if any, of the consumer price index for the Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County area, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics between May 1st of the then current year and May 1st of the immediately preceding year. F. In lieu of the relocation fee required by paragraph E of this section, the landlord, at his or her option, may relocate the tenant into a comparable replacement apartment unit satisfactory to the tenant, in which event the landlord shall be liable only for the actual costs of relocating the tenant, up to the maximum as set forth in paragraph E of this section per apartment unit. A tenant shall not unreasonably withhold the approval of a replacement apartment unit offered by the landlord. For the purposes of this paragraph only, comparability shall be determined from the following factors: size, price, location, proximity to medical and recreational facilities, parks, community centers, shops, transportation, schools, churches, and synagogues, amenities, and, if the tenant desires, the location of the apartment unit in the city.

Council. If no fee has been established at the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee within 30 days of the date the fee is established. The applicant shall produce at the request of the hearing officer any records, receipts, reports or other documents in the applicant’s possession, custody or control that the hearing officer may deem appropriate to make a determination whether a rent adjustment should be approved. The application shall be made under penalty of perjury and supporting documents shall be certified or verified as requested. Once the registration process is established by the city, no application from a landlord shall be accepted unless the building in which the unit is located is registered and any registration fees have been paid. If a landlord is seeking an adjustment pursuant to subparagraph 1(g)(2) of paragraph B of this section the application shall not be filed with or accepted by the city unless the landlord provides any and all documents and information on which the landlord relies to establish that the base date rent was disproportionately low.

and presenting evidence from an attorney, tenant organization representative, landlord association representative, translator, or any other person designated by said parties to a hearing.

2. Incomplete Applications. The city shall determine whether said application is complete within ten business days of filing of the application by the landlord. If it is determined that an application is not complete, the applicant shall be notified in writing as to what additional information is required. In the event the applicant notifies the hearing officer that the requested information is unavailable, the hearing officer shall proceed with scheduling a hearing as though the application is complete. Notice that an application has been filed shall be sent to the landlord and all affected tenants by the hearing officer; said notice shall invite submittal of evidence from all concerned parties.

11. Notice of Decision. A written notice of decision on a rent adjustment application shall be mailed to the applicant and all affected tenants within one day of the issuance of the decision by the hearing officer. Such notice shall be accompanied by a copy of the hearing decision.

G. Waiver of relocation fee. 1. If a tenant who has received a thirty (30) day notice to vacate premises does not vacate the apartment unit within such time, and the landlord thereafter files a complaint for writ or judgment restoring possession, and the court orders such tenant to vacate the apartment unit, such tenant shall be deemed to have waived all rights to any relocation benefit to which he or she is otherwise entitled pursuant to this section and shall return to the landlord any relocation fee or other benefit so received, plus interest at the rate allowed by law. 2. After the required notice period has passed, if a tenant has signed a stipulation for judgment and received a relocation fee, whether directly or as the result of the distribution of a deposit, and does not vacate the apartment unit within sixty (60) days after such receipt, the tenant shall be deemed to have waived all rights to any relocation benefits to which he or she is otherwise entitled pursuant to this section, and the tenant shall be obligated to return to the landlord any relocation fee or other benefit so received, plus interest at the rate allowed by law. Section 9. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add new Section 4-6-10 thereto to read as follows: 4-6-10: REGISTRATION OF RENTAL UNITS: A. Initial Registration. A landlord must register every rental unit that is subject to the provisions of this Chapter 6 within 30 days of receipt of notice from the city that registration is required, unless the rental unit is specifically exempt under this Chapter. Registration is complete only when all required information has been provided to the city and all outstanding fees and penalties have been paid. B. After Terminated Exemption. When a rental unit that was exempt from this chapter becomes governed by this chapter for the first time, the landlord must register the unit with the city within thirty days after the exemption ends. C. Re-registration. When a rental unit is re-rented after a vacancy, the landlord must reregister the unit with the city within thirty days after the re-rental. D. Registration Amendment. A landlord must file a registration amendment with the city within thirty days of a change in a rental unit’s ownership or management, or a change in the owner’s or manager’s contact information. Section 10. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add new Section 4-6-13 thereto to read as follows: 4-6-13: RENT ADJUSTMENTS UPON APPLICATION: A. Basis for Application. A landlord may file a rent adjustment application with the city for all rental units in the landlord’s rental complex to achieve a just and reasonable return based on net operating income principles as set forth in paragraph B of this section, or on any other ground authorized by this chapter or by regulations adopted by the city council. 1. Application. An application for a rent adjustment pursuant to this chapter shall be filed upon a form prescribed by the city and shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee as determined by resolution of the City

3. Hearing Date. The hearing officer shall hold a hearing on said application within sixty days after the application is determined to be complete. Notice of the time, date, and place of the hearing shall be mailed to the applicant and the affected parties at least ten business days prior to date of the hearing. The notice of the hearing also shall be delivered to the affected parties by posting the notice at the property at least ten business days prior to date of the hearing. The notice to the affected parties shall include a brief summary of the stated justification for the rent increase application and shall state that all submitted documents and materials as well as any report prepared by the hearing officer or staff will be available for public review prior to the hearing. 4. Hearing Rules. At the hearing, the parties may offer any documents, testimony, written declarations, or other evidence that is relevant to the requested rent adjustment. Formal rules of evidence shall not be applicable to such proceedings. 5. Conduct of Hearing. The Hearing Officer shall control the conduct of the hearing and rule on procedural requests. The hearing shall be conducted in the manner deemed by the Hearing Officer to be most suitable to secure that information and documentation that is necessary to render an informed decision, and to result in a fair decision without unnecessary delay. 6. Ex Parte Communications. There shall be no oral communication outside the hearing between the Hearing Officer and any party or witness. All discussion during the hearing shall be recorded. All written communication from the Hearing Officer to a party after the hearing has commenced shall be provided to all parties. 7. Order of Proceedings. The hearing shall ordinarily proceed in the following manner, unless the Hearing Officer determines that some other order of proceedings would better facilitate the hearing: a. A brief presentation by or on behalf of landlord, if landlord desires to expand upon the information contained in or appended to the petition for rent adjustment, including presentations of any other affected parties and witnesses in support of the application. b. A brief presentation of the results of any investigations or staff reports by staff in relation to the petition c. A brief presentation by or on behalf of opponents to the petition, including presentations of any other affected parties and witnesses in opposition to the application. d.

Rebuttal by landlord.

e. The Hearing Officer shall establish equitable time limits for presentations at a hearing, subject to adjustments for translation and reasonable accommodation. f. The Hearing Officer shall maintain an official hearing record, which shall constitute the exclusive record for decision. 8. Right of Assistance. All parties to a hearing shall have the right to seek assistance in developing their positions, preparing their statements,

9. Re-opening of Hearing. The hearing officer may re-open the hearing record when he or she believes that further evidence should be considered to resolve a material issue, when the hearing has been closed, and when a final decision has not been issued by the hearing officer. In such circumstances, the parties may waive a further hearing by agreeing in writing to allow additional exhibits into evidence. 10. Hearing Decision. Within thirty days after the hearing is closed, the hearing officer shall issue a decision, with written findings in support thereof, approving, partially approving or disapproving a rent adjustment.

12. Any final decision of the hearing officer is subject to judicial review pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5 and must be filed in accordance with the time periods specified therein. B. Substantive Grounds for a Rent Increase Application A rent adjustment shall be approved in order to provide a just and reasonable return and maintain net operating income in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Fair Net Operating Income. Fair return applications shall be considered according to the following guidelines: (a) Net operating income equals gross income minus operating expenses. (b) Gross income equals the following: (1) Gross rents, computed on the basis of one hundred percent occupancy, using current rent levels, including the current year annual general adjustment. To the extent that the annual general rent adjustment was not fully implemented or received during the entire current year, it shall be annualized to reflect the total annual gross rents to which the property owner is already entitled, plus (2) Interest from security and cleaning deposits (except to the extent that said interest is payable to the tenants), plus (3) Income from services, garage and parking fees, plus (4) All other income or consideration received or receivable for or in connection with the use or occupancy of rental units and housing services, minus (5) Uncollected rents due to vacancy and bad debts, to the extent that the same are beyond the landlord’s control. Uncollected rents in excess of five percent of gross rents shall be presumed to be unreasonable and shall not be deducted from gross rents unless it is established that they result from circumstances that are likely to continue to exist in future years. (c) Operating Expenses – Inclusions. Operating expenses shall include the following: (1) Rent increase application filing fees (if the application is found to be meritorious); (2) Annual registration fees to the extent that they cannot be passed through to tenants, pursuant to resolution of the city council; (3) License fees, real property taxes, utility costs, insurance; (4) Normal and reasonable repair and maintenance expenses for rental units and the building or complex of buildings of which the building is a part, including common areas, which shall include, but not be limited to, painting, normal cleaning, fumigation, landscaping, repair and replacement of all standard services, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, furnished appliances, drapes, carpets and furniture. Owner-performed labor shall be counted at reasonable rates established by the cost of obtaining similar services in and around the city, provided the applicant submits documentation showing the date, time, and nature of the work performed by the property owner. Continue to page 26 >>>

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PUBLIC NOTICES (5) Allowable legal expenses, and management expenses (contracted or owner performed), including necessary and reasonable advertising, accounting, other managerial expense. Management expenses are presumed to be six percent of gross income, unless established otherwise. Management expenses in excess of eight percent of gross income are presumed to be unreasonable and shall not be allowed unless it is established that such expenses do not exceed those ordinarily charged by commercial management firms for similar residential properties; (6) Attorney’s fees and costs incurred in connection with successful good faith attempts to recover rents owing and successful good faith unlawful detainer actions not in violation of applicable law, to the extent the same are not recovered from tenants; (7) Building improvements, the cost of any improvement mandated by any government statute, rule or regulation enacted after January 1, 2017, major repairs, replacement and maintenance, except to the extent such costs are compensated by insurance proceeds, subject to the condition that said improvements shall be amortized in years according to the schedule below, provided that the Hearing Officer may use 7 years for unlisted items, or such other period of time as is determined by the Hearing Officer to be reasonable. Air Conditioner 10 Appliances, major (other than those specifically listed) 7 Cabinets 10 Dishwasher 7 Doors 10 Dryer 7 Electric Wiring 15 Elevator 20 Fencing 10 Fire Alarm System 10 Fire Escape 10 Flooring 7 Garbage Disposal 7 Gates 10 Gutters 10 Heating 10 Insulation 10 Locks 7 Paving 10 Drywall 10 Plumbing 10 Pumps 10 Refrigerator 10 Roofing 10 Security System 10 Stove 10 Washing Machine 7 Water Heater 7 (8) Reasonable expenses, fees and other costs for professional services reasonably incurred in the course of successfully pursuing or defending rights under or in relationship to this chapter. (d) Excluded from Operating Expenses. Operating expenses shall not include: (1) Maintenance and repair work that resulted from the intentional deferral of other repairs or work, which deferral caused significant deterioration of housing services, the building or individual units (if the time since the work was performed significantly exceeds the amortization periods established in paragraph (c)(7) above, it shall be presumed that it was intentionally deferred); (2) Avoidable and unnecessary expense increases since the base year; (3) Mortgage interest and principal payments; fees, other than fees expressly authorized by subsection (c) of this section; (4) Penalties and interest awarded for violation of this or any other law; or legal fees, except as provided in this section; (5) Depreciation; (6) Any expenses for which the landlord has been reimbursed by any utility rebate or discount, security deposit, insurance settlement, judgment for damages, or settlement; (7) Any expense that has been passed through lawfully to tenants pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(e) Base year for the purpose of this chapter shall be 2016. Landlords are required to keep all financial records for 2016, which may be necessary for making a net operating income determination. In the event that an owner for good cause cannot produce base year income and expense information, the hearing officer may use a different base period or estimate base year income and expenses.

ment of rent in excess of the maximum lawful rent permitted for an apartment unit by this chapter. (2) It shall be unlawful for any landlord willfully to fail to provide any tenant with any relocation benefit to which such tenant is entitled. B. Reduction of Housing Services.

(f) Presumption of Fair Base Year Net Operating Income. Except as provided in subdivision (g), it shall be presumed that the net operating income produced by the property during the base year provided a fair return (fair net operating income). Landlords shall be entitled to earn a just and reasonable return and to maintain and increase their base year net operating income in accordance with subdivision (h) of this subsection, below.

It shall be unlawful for any landlord to reduce housing services with the intent, or for the purpose, of circumventing substantially the requirements and/or provisions or spirit of this chapter. A violation of this section shall be deemed an increase in rent to the extent of the monetary advantage achieved thereby for the landlord or to the extent necessary for the tenant to incur expenses to gain equivalent housing services by other means, whichever is greater. Any such violation shall accordingly be subject to the tenants' remedies prescribed in paragraphs C and D (g) Rebutting the Presumption. It may be deter- of this section. mined that the base year net operating income yielded other than a fair return, in which case, the C. Refusal to Comply with Illegal Requests base year net operating income may be adjusted (1) A tenant may refuse to pay any increase in rent accordingly. In order to make such a determination, which is in violation of the provisions of this chapter, the hearing officer must make at least one of the foland such violation shall be a defense in any action lowing findings: brought to recover the possession of an apartment unit or to collect rent. (1) The landlord’s operating and maintenance expenses in the base year were unusually high (2) In addition to the remedies set forth in subparaor low in comparison to other years. In such instances, graph 1 of this paragraph C, in any action brought to adjustments may be made in calculating such expenses recover the possession of an apartment unit, the so that the base year operating expenses reflect average court may consider as grounds for denial of the expenses for the property over a reasonable period of request for possession any violation of any provision time. In considering whether the base year net operating of this chapter. In addition, a court determination that income yielded more or less than a fair net operating the action was brought in retaliation for the exercise income the hearing officer shall consider the following facof any right conferred by this chapter shall also be tors: grounds for denial of the request for possession. (i) The landlord made substantial capital improvements during the base year, which were not D. Civil Remedies. reflected in the base year rent levels; Whenever it is necessary for any tenant to file a (ii) Substantial repairs were made due court action to recover the payment of rent which was in to damage caused by uninsured disaster or vandalism; excess of the maximum lawful rent allowed by the provisions of this chapter, or to collect any relocation fee pro(iii) Maintenance and repair were below vided for in this chapter, or whenever it is necessary for accepted standards or resulted from the intentional defer- the tenant to defend against any wrongful action filed in ral of other repairs or work, which deferral caused signifi- court against the tenant by the landlord to recover the cant deterioration of housing services, the building or indi- possession of the tenant's apartment unit, the landlord vidual units. If the time since the deferred work was per- shall be liable to the tenant for damages in the amount of formed significantly exceeds the amortization periods five hundred dollars ($500.00) or not more than three (3) amortization periods established in paragraph (c)(7) times the amount by which the payment or payments above, it shall be presumed that it was intentionally demanded, accepted, received, or retained exceed the deferred; lawful amount of rent or relocation fees due to the tenant, whichever is greater. The prevailing party in any such suit (iv) Other expenses were unreasonably shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs as high or low, notwithstanding prudent business practice. determined by the court. (2) The rent in the base year was disproportionately low due to the fact that it was not established in an arms-length transaction or other peculiar circumstances. To establish peculiar circumstances, the landlord must prove one or more of the following: there existed between the tenant and the owner a family or close friend relationship; the rent had not been increased for three years prior to the base year; the tenant performed services for the owner; there was low maintenance of the property by the owner in exchange for low rent increases or no rent increases; or any other special circumstances which affected the rent level outside of market factors. (h) Fair Net Operating Income. If the Hearing Officer adjusts the base year rents, then the Hearing officer shall permit rent increases in the maximum allowable rent such that the landlord’s net operating income shall be increased by one hundred percent of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index between the base year and the current year. Unless the hearing officer selects a base period other than the year 2016, the base year CPI shall be 240.007. For the purposes of this chapter, the current CPI shall be the CPI last reported as of the date of the application. A rent increase granted pursuant to this chapter shall not exceed the increase requested in the application. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the grant of a rent adjustment upon application by a landlord when required to permit a just and reasonable return to the landlord. This paragraph is a savings clause which provides a basis for a hearing officer to receive relevant evidence demonstrating that a landlord is not receiving a just and reasonable return under the provisions of the net operating income formula, so that the application of the net operating formula may be modified to provide a just and reasonable return to the landlord. Section 11. The City Council hereby amends Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add new Section 4-6-14 thereto to read as follows: 4-6-15 REMEDIES: A. Illegal Rent or Withholding of Relocation Fees. (1) It shall be unlawful for any landlord willfully to demand, accept, receive, or retain any pay-

E. Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions, or failing to comply with any of the requirements, of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties and punishment of title 1, chapter 3 of this code. Urgency Findings. Section 12. finds as follows:

The City Council

(a) Currently, there is a shortage of affordable housing that is available to all segments of the community both within the County of Los Angeles and specifically within the City of Beverly Hills. The increased cost of constructing and purchasing housing within the Southern California region has caused an increase in the rents that are being charged for apartment units. Studies, which were presented to the City Council and are part of the record regarding the adoption of this ordinance, have shown that there is a shortage of the number of apartment units that are available for rent and that the rents that are being charged for apartment units are increasing dramatically, especially within Southern California and within the City of Beverly Hills. Because of the state Costa Hawkins statute (Civil Code Section 1954.50, et seq.), rents often are increased substantially following a vacancy. The ability to increase rents following a vacancy is an incentive for a landlord to evict an existing tenant so the unit can be re-rented for a rent that is significantly higher. In the City of Beverly Hills, apartment units that are subject to Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code are not subject to “just cause” eviction constraints, and the tenant can receive rent increases of 10%. Accordingly, tenants living in those units may be given notice by their landlords that their tenancy is being terminated for no specified reason, and they must vacate their units and find a different apartment unit within which to live, or they can have their rent increased by 10%. This ordinance is designed to address this situation by requiring landlords who are evicting a tenant without “just cause,” as defined herein, to pay relocation fees to the tenant, which will assist the tenant with the cost of obtaining and moving into a different rental unit and will limit annual rent increases to the greater of: (1) three percent (3%) of the rental rate then in effect, or (2) the percentage equal to the percentage Continue to page 27 >>>

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increase, if any, of the consumer price index for the ORDINANCE NO. 17-O-2727 Los Angeles/Riverside/Orange County area, as published by the United States Department of AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics between May 1st BEVERLY HILLS APPOINTING CRAIG CORMAN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE and May 1st of the immediately preceding year. REMAINDER OF COMMISSIONER FISHER’S (b) Therefore, the City Council finds and determines TERM IF COMMISSIONER FISHER IS ELECTED that the immediate preservation of the public peace, TO THE OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER health, and safety requires that this ordinance be enacted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Government Code Section 36937(b) and take effect HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: immediately upon adoption. If this Ordinance does The City Council finds that: not become effective immediately, but instead Section 1. becomes effective thirty days after its second read1.1 The voters of Beverly Hills will consider ing, an increased number of tenants, including sen- electing a City Treasurer on March 7, 2017 and at present iors and disabled tenants, will have their rents Howard Fisher is the only City Treasurer candidate. raised by 10%, or if such tenants are evicted without Commissioner Fisher will be required to resign from servcause, will be unable to bear the cost of finding ing as a member and Chair of the Beverly Hills Planning another unit and moving into the unit. At a mini- Commission in the event that he is elected as City mum, the expense of moving to a new unit or having Treasurer. a rent increase of 10% will potentially cause the tenant to cut back on spending for health care, food, or 1.2 If Commissioner Fisher’s seat on the medicine. Therefore, this Ordinance is necessary Planning Commission becomes vacant, it would leave the for the immediate preservation of the public peace, Planning Commission with only four members. health and safety and its urgency is hereby declared. 1.3 There is an immediate need to ensure this potential vacancy is filled with a resident who is familSection 13. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from iar with the City’s procedures and dedicated to enhancing the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pur- and preserving the quality of life in Beverly Hills. The parsuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3), which is ticipation of all five members of the Planning Commission the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that avoids technical denials of project applications that could have the potential for causing a significant effect on the result from tie votes, which often lead to appeal applicaenvironment, and CEQA does not apply where it can be tions and burden the City Council’s already busy calendar. seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the 1.4 It is necessary for the immediate activity may have a significant effect on the environment. preservation of the public peace, health and safety that It can be seen with certainty that the amendments to the this Ordinance take effect immediately, and become operCity’s rent stabilization regulations to lower the amount of ative at such time as Commissioner Fisher may be sworn the rent increase that can be imposed annually on certain in as City Treasurer. There is an urgent need for the City rental units; to require landlords to register certain rental Council to appoint an interim Planning Commissioner in units located within the City; to establish a process to order to: (i) avoid the likelihood of tie votes that would increase rents pursuant to a hearing; to require landlords result from an even-numbered Planning Commission, (ii) who evict tenants without cause to pay relocation fees to allow City business to proceed without unnecessary the tenants, and to increase the amount of the relocation delay, (iii) encourage the consideration of important projfees that are required to be paid to tenants will not cause ects by a full five-member Planning Commission, and (iv) a significant effect on the environment. In addition, the maximize the extent to which the Planning Commission amendments to Chapters 5 and 6 of Title 4 of the Beverly adequately represents the entire community. The interim Hills Municipal Code are not a project that is subject to the appointment will provide the City Council time to recruit a provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sec- qualified candidate for permanent appointment to the Planning Commission at the end of Commissioner tion 15378(b)(2) and (b)(5). Fisher’s full term on December 31, 2017. The City Ordinance No. 17-O-2725 is hereby Council therefore finds that it is necessary that this Section 14. Ordinance take effect immediately and its urgency is repealed. hereby declared. Severability. If any provision of this Section 15. ordinance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be considered a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this ordinance. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause Section 16. this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city within fifteen (15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the city Clerk’s certification, together with proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this city. Effective Date. This Ordinance is Section 17. adopted as an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety within the meaning of Government Code Section 36937(b), and therefore shall be passed immediately upon its introduction and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by a minimum 4/5 vote of the City Council. Certification. The City Clerk shall certiSection 18. fy to the adoption of this Ordinance. Adopted: February 21, 2017 Effective: February 21, 2017 JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: BYRON POPE City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Reims, Gold, Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: ABSENT: CARRIED

1.5 Former Commissioner Craig Corman has extensive experience on the Planning Commission and is familiar with the major projects that will be considered by the Commission in the coming months. His appointment as a member of the Planning Commission to fill out Commissioner Fisher’s term, which runs through December 31, 2017, would allow the Commission to proceed in conducting the City’s business effectively until the City Council appoints a permanent replacement for Commissioner Fisher. Section 2. The City Council duly considered this matter at a public meeting and concludes that it would be in the best interest of the City to appoint former Commissioner Craig Corman to the Planning Commission to complete Commissioner Fisher’s term should he be elected to the office of City Treasurer. Notwithstanding Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 2-2-105.B, the City Council hereby appoints Craig Corman to fill the unexpired term of Howard Fisher if Commissioner Fisher is elected to the office of City Treasurer. If any section, subsection, subdivision, Section 3. 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 decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4. 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. This Ordinance, being an Urgency Section 5. Ordinance adopted for the immediate protection of the public safety and health, containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency, and passed by a minimum four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council, shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

Adopted: February 21, 2017 Effective: February 21, 2017 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS A Municipal Corporation JOHN A. MIRISCH Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California ATTEST: Byron Pope (SEAL) City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:

APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

LAURENCE S. WIENER City Attorney

MAHDI ALUZRI City Manager SUSAN HEALY KEENE Director of Community Development

VOTE: AYES: Councilmembers Reims, Gold, Bosse, Vice Mayor Krasne, and Mayor Mirisch NOES: ABSENT: CARRIED

SURGERY CENTER ANNOUNCEMENT CA CIVIL CODE 1993 Surgery Center in Downtown Los Angeles Absolute Eviction Auction AUCTION: In accordance with CA Civil Code, Sections “1993 Et Seq”, notice is hereby given that on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 12:00pm there will be a public sale held. At: 1127 Wilshire Boulevard Suite #1000 Los Angeles, CA 90017 – GWS Auctions, LLC will sell for cash (In US currency) the following items. Abandoned by: Jorge D. Minor (Samaritan Tower Surgery Center, LLC), John K. Kowalczyk, Advantage Group, Image First, Ziehm Imaging Inc., Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC (an individual at a business location) & unnamed Occupants to the possession of Los Angeles Medical, LLC located at: 1127 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90017 This is a result of a “Writ of Possession of Real Property” judgment from the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles entered on December 2, 2016 Case#: BC634906 Description of the abandoned property located at the above address includes, but is not limited to: Telephones, Pre-op beds, medical intake equipment, masks, tubes, monitors, conference room furniture, conference room TV, medical carts, crash cart, X-ray readers, Needles, Operating tables, recovery beds, small kitchen appliances, Medical books, Sterilizing machines, IV bags, IV piggy backs on wheels and more- FOR PICTURES OF INVENTORY, PLEASE VISIT: WWW.GWSAUCTIONS.C OM For further information PLEASE CONTACT: GWS AUCTIONS, LLC @ 760610-4175 CA Bond #: 62520248 TERMS OF THE SALE:

18.5% BUYERS PREMIUM IF YOU USE VISA, MASTERCARD/AMEX, FOR CASH PAYMENTS THE BUYER’S PREMIUM WILL BE 15%. NO ITEMS MAY BE REMOVED OR TOUCHED UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN PAID FOR IN FULL. ALL ITEMS ARE BEING SOLD ASIS/WHERE-IS/WITH ALL FAULTS/NO WARRANTY & NO CONTINGENCIES. CREDIT CARDS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF YOU HAVE A VALID ID, 9.5% LOS ANGELES, CA CITY SALES TAX APPLIES, ALL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT (SAME DAY) BY 2:00PM, OR THEY WILL BE DONATED. There will be a public preview at the premises for bidders to inspect the items starting at 11AM. INSPECTION DAY OF SALE ONLY. All bidders must be registered with the auction house prior to gaining entry to the suite. You may register the day of the auction at the door to the suite with the auction house agent. Notices in paper published on: 2/10/17, 2/17/17, 2/24/17 –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017026024 The following is/are doing business as: KW COMMERCIAL 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Forward Beverly Hills Inc. 439 N. Canon Dr. #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed January 17, 2017: David Bailey, Owner/CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 01, 2017; Published: February 10, 17, 24, March 03, 2017 LACC N/C ––––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMEN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2017026025 The following is/are doing business as: LORI FIENBERG INTERIOR DESIGN 158 N. Le Doux Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Lori Fienberg 158 N. Le Doux Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed February 23, 2010: Lori Fienberg, Owner: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: February 01, 2017; Published: February 10, 17, 24, March 03, 2017 LACC N/C

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• Wa n t e d t o R e n t •

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An amazing opportunity to lease class A office space in Beverly Hills’ prestigious Golden Tr i angle. This prime location on the cor ner of Santa Monica Boulevard and North Cañon Drive is two blocks east of the world-renowned Rodeo Drive and across from Wallis Annenberg Center for the Per for ming Ar ts. Offices feature spectacular views with plenty of natural light and on-site valet parking. This is an ideal loc a t i o n for a corporate office. For more info call 310.887.7000

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Totally Updated 2 Separate Bedroom Suites Jumbo Balcony Hardwood Floors Lease Back Available CENTURY PARK EAST $549,500 TO $1,050,000

CENTURY TOWERS $615,000 TO $2,650,000

PARK PLACE $729,000 TO $1,049,000

LE PARC

$1,850,000 TO $2,595,000

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$1,275,000 TO $2,395,000

ONE CENTURY

$3,150,000 TO $26,500,000

CENTURY WOODS $1,459,000

BEL AIR CREST $6,950,000

Some Complexes include Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Staff Engineers, Switchboard, Security Staff, Switchboard, Saunas, Business Center, PlayLand, Restaurant, Acres of Flower Gardens and Grassy Lawns. For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

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120 1 20 S. S. ORLANDO ORL ANDO AVE. AV A VE. 90048 90048

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2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS Totally Renovated. High Floor Corner. 2 Jumbo Balconies 270 degree unobstructed Views.. Hardwood floors Quiet Location

$4,350/MONTH

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

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

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

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2 BEDROOM /2 BATHS $4,350/MONTH

Century Park Place Breathtaking unobstructed views Luxury Condo South Tower Quiet Location In The Heart of Separated Bedrooms Lots of Century City Closets. Renovated Kitchen Jumbo Balcony. Hardwood Floors 2 Bedroom+2 Bath

2 Combined Corner Units, 270º Jetliner Views: Ocean, Downtown, Golf Course+ Mtns. 4-Prkg., Hi-Ceiling, 800sf. Master Suite, Huge Kitchen/Family Rms.

Century Park East #106 $4,250 • 1+1 +2 Patios

Remodeled Corner, Beautiful Setting Under Trees w/ 480sf. Outdoor. Furnished or Not.

2220 Ave. of Stars #204

1 Bed+2 Bath • $4,000 Lease • $699,000 Sale

Beautiful Renovation, New Kitchen, Pretty Baths, Hrwd. Flrs., High Ceiling. Furnished or Not.

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

310-203-8333

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

LUXURIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH $3,000/MO.

BEVERLY HILLS 443 S. Oakhurst Dr.

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

New granite counters throughout all amenities B R I G H T & S P A C I O U S 4,500 Sq. Ft. Immaculate and ready for $2,950/MONTH B E V E R LY H I L L S Partial Ocean View, High Floor. immediate move-in. Large enclosed 2 car in kitchen and includes all LIVING. Hardwood, Updated, Quiet garage w/ample storage + driveway parking. appliances. Large closets, Balcony, dishwasher, Location, No Common Walls Available Immediately. balconies, Berber carpet/ skylight, elevator, inter$4,300/Month Walk-in Closet RODEO REALTY 310/704-7475 harwood foors and verticle com entry, on-site Lauren Lind DRE: 00860537 parking. 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH —————–––– blinds. Fireplace, wet bar, laundry, PENTHOUSE P LEASE C ALL : (310) 344-4667 BEVERLY HILLS $2,950/MONTH 310/435-3693 Madeleine Schulsinger DRE: 00494041 Ocean and City Views. Large COMPLETELY REMODELED washer/ dryer included in Beverly Hills walk-in Closet. Huge Bedroom • 2 Bd + Den + 2 Ba • laundry area. Secured School District (310) 990-0002 4 closets. Separate Stall ————–––– Den can be used as Bdrm. building with garden — Shower. Valet Parking 440 440 Heater and Air Conditioning Private front patio, courtyard. Choice location BEVERLY HILLS Included. Quiet Location UNFURNISHED UNFURNISHED Hrwd. flrs., a/c, w/d, Near Beverly Center, CedarsGreat Location! APT’S/CONDO’S APT’S/CONDO’S CENTURY PARK EAST dishwasher, 2-car prkg. Sinai, Restaurants, Trader •••••••• 336 S. Rexford Dr. $2,950/mo to $5,495/mo. • Beverly Hills Condo • Joes, Etc. No Pets. $3,900/Month • 2 Bd. Den 2 Ba. + + Maple & Burton Way PARK PLACE • Beverly Hills Adj 1 BEDROOM /1 BATH

Full Amenities: 24/7 gated security, 4-tennis courts, 6-gyms, 3-pools, 3-jacuzzi’s

310/433-1949

2220 Ave. of Stars #1805 $7,950 • 2+4 • 3,000sf.

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

NOW AVAILABLE

Remodeled including bath, newer kitchen, hrwd. flrs., living room, formal dining room, new w/d, garage parking.

SPACIOUS 5 BEDROOM, 6 BATH

UNFURNISHED APT’S/CONDO’S

all listings are on

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352 S. MAPLE DRIVE

$11,900/MO.

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$3,150/Month LISA SHERMAN • AGENT 310/724-7000 x-1851

HOUSES FOR LEASE

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HOUSES FOR LEASE

• THE GROVE AREA • CENTURY PARK EAST Prime Carthay Circle

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Shown By Appointment.

$4,300/mo. to $5,500/mo. 2 Bd. + 2.5 Ba. Townhouse For Lease 8544 BURTON WAY 310/247-0270 2nd flr. corner unit 9512 Alcott Street CENTURY TOWERS 310/860-9991 2,000+ sf, hrwd, flrs., Professionally Call 310/273-6770 granite, marble, crown $4,000/mo to $8,400/mo Newly Remodeled or 213/444-8865 moldings, w/d, balcony, CENTURY HILL * BEVERLY HILLS * or 310/734-7263 By World Renowned $4,850/mo to $6,500/mo. all appliances, 2-fireSchool District Designer. places, central air, pool,

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2-Bdrm. - 2.5-Bath

W/ 70"Smart TV, Living rm, Fireplace + Office/Den. Over 1,500 sq/ft. All New Appliances, Washer & Dryer in Unit, Huge Furnished Entertaining Patio w/ BBQ / Gazebo. Huge 2 Car Garage +Storage. Lease $4,800/Month By Appointment 760/861-3709 http://lmdgi.com/ alcott-house.html

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$4,750/Month 213/407-4848

—————–––– BEVERLY HILLS APT 3 Bdrm. + 3 Bath • Great Condition • Bright Southwest Exposure. Every room has French Doors to Small Covered Balcony. Top Floor with High Ceilings. Beverly Hills

School District. $4,395/Month LaPeerApt@aol.com

LE PARC $7,800/mo.

ONE CENTURY $28,000/mo.

CENTURY WOODS $10,500/mo.

8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled Large & Spacious

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2 Bd.+Den+21/2 Ba.

2541/2 S. Lasky Dr.

BEVERLY HILLS

••••••••• Lrg 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath Lrg. unit. balcony, 2nd flr. front unit. walk-in closet, Hrwd. flrs., hi-ceilings, central air, intercom living rm., dining rm., entry, laundry facility, great closet space, eatelevator, parking. in kitch/office, covered • CHARMING & BRIGHT • prkg., w/d hook-ups. $2,950/Month • 310/276-1528 •

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

Charming Mediterranean 4-plex

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Marty: 310/293-2205

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Large balcony overlooking pool

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• GORGEOUS UNITS • Hardwood flrs., central air, pool, elevator, on-site laundry, intercom entry. 320 N. La Peer Dr.

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Grand Opening ~ WEST ~ BRENTWOOD ’s SANTA MONICA L O S A N G E L E S • WESTWOOD • H O L LY W O O D 10933 Rochester Ave. 1769-1775 427 Montana Ave. Most Spectacular Apartments

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PRIME BEVERLY HILLS LOCATIONS! 335 Palm Drive & 220 Lasky Drive GORGEOUS 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Units have hardwood floor, carpet and tile. Granite counter top, stainless steel appliances includes gas range, refrigerator and dishwasher. Some units come

with parking. Please call for price

Call Catherine to schedule a viewing at (310) 482-8699

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LE DOUX / BURTON WAY

• BRENTWOOD •

with Bamboo, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer and Dryer in unit, Pool, 2 Parking, A/C units.

By appointment only

Call 310/425-9070

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321 S. Sherbourne Dr.

• • Spacious • • • Jr. 1 Bdrm. • •• •• Balcony, controlled access, a/c, stove, elevator, laundry facility, parking.

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2 Bdrm. + 1 Bath 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath N. Sycamore Av. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ • • • • • • • 120 Granville Ave. SINGLE • Newly Remodeled. Jr. Executive • • S i ngle • • New hrwd. flrs., stain• * * * * *1 * * * • • Spacious a/c, fireplace, • B a chelor • BACHELOR • 2 Bd.+2 /2 Ba. less steel appl., balcony, pool, controlled access, Controlled access, • • • 3 B d . + 2 1/ 2 B a . controlled access, • • •••• laundry fac., prkg. laundry facility. • 4 B d . + 3 1/ 2 B a . •••• on-site laundry, prkg. • Free WiFi Access • Utilities Included. Controlled access, Large units, walk-in closet, 1307 Barry Ave. 310/473-5061 323/851-3790 custom kitchen, built-in garage, laundry facility. 310/473-1509 Close To U.C.L.A. Close to Beach. •••

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WiFi, central air/heat, fireplace, balcony, controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, laundry facility.

laundry & parking. C L O S E TO S C H O O L & F R E E WAY S

310/477-8171

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On-site laundry, on-site parking.

• WESTWOOD •

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10933 Rochester Ave.

MID-WILSHIRE

Close to transportation.

2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath

340 S. St. Andrews Pl.

• 310/442-8265 •

Jr. Executive

WEST L.A.

pool, controlled access,

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• • • • • Spacious 1 Bdrm + 1 Bath

1433 Brockton Ave. • • • • • laundry fac., prkg. Balcony, controlled Spacious • Free WiFi Access • 310/312-9871 access, parking, 2 Bdrm+1 Bath 310/473-5061 Shopping & Dining in 1628 S. Westgate Ave. Laundry facility, elevator, on-site laundry. BRENTWOOD Brentwood Village X-St. Santa Monica Bl. parking. Close To U.C.L.A. Close to shopping, 11640 Kiowa Ave. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ Close to shopping, great restaurants

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Balcony, dishwasher, a/c, heated pool, WiFi, elevator controlled access, on-site laundry, prkg. Close to Brentwood Village, Shops & Restaurants.

• 310/826-4889 •

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*CENTURY CITY** B r i g h t & A i r y. 2220 S. Beverly Glen Dishwasher, Intercom • • entry, on-sight parking, • 1 B d . + 1 B a . • on-sight laundry facility, •• courtyard patio. •• • L o t s o f • • • Close to transportation. Character & Charm! 310/820-1810 Glass Fireplace Newly Remodeled. New hardwood flrs., L.A.’S FINEST, granite counters, stainless steel appl., MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL alcove fireplace, * * * * * * fridge, laundry facility, gated parking, intercom entry, WiFi and more. The Mission”

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Frei, who co-hosted the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for 27 years, and actor (Seinfeld) and Beverly Hills resident John O’Hurley. On air talent will also include Mary Carillo, Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir. In the finale of the show, created by NBC Sports Group in a multi-year agreement with the Kennel Club of Beverly Hills and Purina, the seven Best In Show finalists (in Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-sporting and Herding) will walk a fashion show-esque runway, “making this show unlike any dog show ever before,” said Frei. “We we’re delighted to be contacted by David (Frei operates his own dog therapy program, Angel on a Leash) on behalf of the Kennel Club to partner on this show,” said Kate

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we joined the synagogue, we didn’t know anybody [and] it became really the center of our community life.” Steve and Debbie first met in 1971 at a lecture about the plight of Soviet Jewry. Both of their respective mothers had encouraged them to go, suggesting, “maybe you’ll meet someone.” For Steve, he said it was love at first site. They were married in 1973 and have been Beth Jacob members since 1975, when they moved to Beverly Hills. The Shriers are a five-generation Beth Jacob family, with Elizabeth Zax (Debbie’s maternal grandmother) having joined in 1957. In fact, Debbie’s parents (her father just celebrated

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Wolfgang Puck, Rodeo Drive Committee, the Montage, the Beverly Wilshire, Two Rodeo, Il Pastaio, Mikimoto, Jersey Mike’s, Valentino, The Grill on the Alley, Wanda, Xian, the Chamber of Commerce and The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Longtime community leader and commissioner Robbie Anderson also spoke out against any further restrictions. “I don’t think we’ve ever had an issue that has truly brought out the business community so passionately,” councilmember Lili Bosse said. Nearly all the businesses attending the meeting – who said a smoking ban hurts their bottom line, especially when it comes to foreign visitors and shoppers who smoke – said they could accept the recommendations put forward at that meeting, but were against any complete bans on smoking. “Can we live with it? I guess,” Peninsula Managing

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Buhrmaster, CHLA Dog Therapy Program director. CHLA therapy dogs and handlers will be at the show all day Saturday and most of the day Sunday. CHLA has the largest dog therapy program of any major children’s hospital with 110 dogs “of all ages sizes, breeds and backgrounds,” says Buhrmaster. “We’re not exclusive to breed or lack of breed—it’s how the dog does the job.” Dogs visit every inpatient unit—except bone marrow transplant where there’s a risk of infection—and intensive care. Their presence can bring down stress levels for children undergoing chemotherapy, dialysis and physical and occupational therapy, or even those just waiting for procedures, Buhrmaster says. Owners of prospective dog participants are advised to expose their pets to public places

to experience the unknown and unpredictable before they even come in for formal training. Dogs and their handlers go through online training and a 45-minute evaluation of a dog’s basic manners and obedience. “We have to make sure the dogs are safe and content in situations that involve variables; and that they actually enjoy being around noise, moving medical equipment and crowds. We’re lucky to have the amazing roster we have.” Buhrmaster and her other staff member work one-on-one with each team for 15 hours “to make the visits as productive as possible, catering to what the dogs respond to and the patient scenario. “Besides the patient having a good experience, we want a situation where the dogs are excited to put on the purple scarf and know they’re going to be flooded with attention.” Volunteers bathe and bring

his 90th birthday at Roxbury Park), continue to attend Beth Jacob, as do their three children and nine grandchildren. Over the years, Debbie and Steve have been active in the synagogue, both having served on its Board of Directors, as well as consistently volunteering their time. Debbie, a UCLA graduate, served as an English teacher at the YULA Boys School and Girls School for many years, she was also their director of college guidance for 18 years, and served as General Studies Principal of both schools from 2002 until 2007. She is currently an independent college advisor working with students from around the country and world. Steve was raised on a working cattle ranch in Kern County, the only Jew in his ele-

mentary school. The Six Day War in Israel was a life-altering event for him, reinforcing his Jewish identity and motivating him to spend a year working on a kibbutz in Israel. Steve has been an investment professional for over 35 years, having co-founded the Beverly Hills-based Shrier Wealth Management with his son Zachary His daughter, Lindsay Bourkoff–current Beth Jacob treasurer–later joined the family business. “We have a good name in our community,” Steve averred. “The synagogue is connected to our home; it’s an extension.” The Beth Jacob Tiferet Gala will take place Sunday, March 5 at 5 p.m. at Sinai Temple. For information, visit: https://www.bethjacob.org/gala.

Director Offer Nissenbaum said of the 20-foot smoking regulation. “But I personally don’t believe it should be changed. . . how do you regulate that?” Code Enforcement Officer Nestor Otazu admitted that actually regulating a smoking ban is easier said than done. The City will receive calls or emails about offenders lighting up where they’re not supposed to, but by the time code enforcement responds, the smoker is gone. “The struggle is catching the violation in play,” Otazu said. All is not lost for those smokers, however, because the regulations do come with some wiggle room. For starters, nobody will actually be smoking in the middle of traffic, because public streets are considered the public right-of-way, which means smoking is prohibited there too. Additionally, smokers can still use public right-of-ways and smoke within 20 feet of a

restaurant, as long as they are not stationary and are instead moving about the area. “Smoking will only be allowed if and only if the smoker is actively passing on the way to another destination.” The City Council voted 4-0 to pass the regulations, with Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne abstaining. Krasne said she wanted to support what the businesses wanted and she didn’t “think now is the time to put this into effect.” Perhaps to the dismay of some the businesses in attendance, several on the City Council, including Bosse, fellow councilmember Julian Gold and Mayor John Mirisch, expressed hope that a full smoking ban could come in the future. “I would like to see us set a goal, maybe in the next 5 to 10 years, that we’ll be smoke free,” Gold said. “We’ll be the leaders in this country to create a smoke-free environment. If we want to leave a mark, that’s our legacy, that’s our job.”

their pets in every other week for jobs, which can include anything from cuddling with patients in bed, motivating patients ”to go for a walk after surgery,” or simply sitting as close to a bed or wheelchair as possible. The program is funded entirely by donations that cover training, clearances (vet checks for dogs and background checks for their humans. “We have strict protocols that we follow,” says Buhrmaster. “One is that patients have to use hand sanitizer after dog visits. So we go through a lot of hand sanitizer.” Established in 1965, the

Kennel Club of Beverly Hills, with Tom Powers as president, has approximately 50 members from all over the area. Tickets for the Beverly Hills Dog Show are $12 per day for adults and $4 for children 1117. Two-day passes ae available for $17 and $5. To purchase, visit http://www.kennelclubofbeverlyhills.com/.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR As I sat through several hours of the Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission meeting last Thursday, it was clear the speakers were fiercely divided between developers and their ilk who oppose rent control, and tenants who favor it. But the one question nobody seemed willing to ask was: “do the landlords, developers and property managers who favor a wild-west system of unlimited rent increases and penalty-free evictions of good tenants even reside and vote in Beverly Hills?” Their silence on this point spoke volumes. Everyone who actually lives in Beverly Hills addressed it so proudly when they got up to speak. The milieu of developers, landlords and property managers who spoke almost always omitted their city of residence (and voting) when they spoke – because they know that stating they are “a Los Angeles resident trying to take control of a Beverly Hills issue” would not go over very well. More to the point, why were Beverly Hills voters not given priority in the speaking list? I would have had to wait about 5 hours to speak (behind 100 other people, at 3 minutes per person) so I gave up since I had to go to work. If Beverly Hills residents and voters were given the opportunity to speak first, the true dynamics of the situation would be apparent: voters overwhelmingly favor annual rent increases of no more than 3-percent, and compensation for tenants who are evicted without cause (to deter non-cause evictions in an effort to raise the rent). What about the third group in this debate: homeowners? I submit that most almost certainly favor rent control, for the simple reason that homeowners consistently oppose new apartment developments and the traffic, congestion, and noise they cause – both during and after construction. Permanently implementing a maximum 3-percent annual rent increase (down from 10-ppercent in the past) would discourage the construction of largescale apartment developments. Given the choice, developers would prefer to build large apartment complexes in jurisdictions that permit unlimited rent increases so that their return on investment is as high as the market will bear. Thus, homeowners also stand to benefit from rent-control, in the form of reduced traffic and development. Here’s what I would have said had I gotten a chance to speak at the Human Relations Commission meeting: “Bringing some stability to the rental market is about more than helping renters; it is about building communities. Residents who can have certainty that if they follow the rules and pay their rent on time, they will still be able to afford to live in their homes 5 or 10 years from now are more likely to get involved in the community and build relationships with their neighbors. Children who live in rent-controlled housing are more likely to remain in the same school district for the duration of their educations and build lasting friendships and contribute to their schools.” Lincoln Ellis ****** As previously reported in the Courier, the Beverly Hills City Council voted 5-0 for an urgency ordinance to protect renters from capricious annual rent hikes of 10-percent, add meaningful relocation fees to assist in no-fault evictions, and to create a registry of apartment inventory in the City. The meeting was well-represented by both concerned renters and landlords and, at times, became somewhat contentious. One landlord suggested, in a particularly patronizing and inflammatory manner, that renters unhappy with the rent increases could “move to Hawaiian Gardens.” This attitude highlights the avaricious and ruthless disregard for longtime residents, families whose children attend our public schools, who shop and worship at local establishments, and form an integral part of our community, the population of which is approximately 60-percent renters. Many of the landlords who were so vocal in their opposition are not even Beverly Hills residents. It is we renters who form the constituency the council is entrusted to represent. The terms of the emergency ordinance enacted during the Jan. 25 council meeting are hardly extraordinary nor unprecedented. They are the modeled after the exact same terms that have long been established in West Hollywood and Santa Monica. Landlords protest that the formerly allowable 10-percent rental increase is hardly ever invoked. That has not been my experience, or that of the other tenants in my building. Each of us, almost without exception, have

received a 10-percent increase in each and every year in recent memory. These increases are compounded, and outstrip the inflation rate, the cost of living index, and the typical annual increase in salary each of us earn by a wide margin. Tenants live in fear of receiving an arbitrary no-cause eviction notice when making requests for repairs or maintenance and, at any moment, our children could be forced to leave the Beverly Hills Unified School District in which they have grown up and fostered meaningful relationship with classmates and faculty. No one disputes the right of landlords to make a profit on their investment, but owning residential rental property is a different animal than selling artisan pizzas on South Beverly or designer handbags on Rodeo. The lives and welfare of Beverly Hills residents and their children literally hang in the balance, and residential landlords have different level of moral responsibility than other business owners. When this responsibility is abnegated, as it frequently has been, it is time for our elected officials to step in, as they did decisively on Jan. 24. In response, the well-funded landlords have organized, hired lobbyists, and exerted pressure on City Hall to roll-back the emergency ordinance. They should not and cannot be allowed to prevail, and the City Council needs to stand-by its original decision to allow basic fairness and the welfare of Beverly Hills citizens to trump the soulless avaricious agenda of residential landlords who put profit motives above the sense of community in a city we all call home. Michael Schulman ****** As many readers are aware, the Beverly Hills City Council recently passed an Urgency Ordinance to address rent stabilization in Beverly Hills. Few issues will bring people out on a weeknight like rent control, as evidenced by the standing-room only crowd at the last two council meetings. On March 7, we will elect several new members to the City Council. In order for residents to make informed choices, it is critical that all candidates publish their positions on the requirements of the Urgency Ordinance–preferably in the Courier. Specifically, voters need to know where each candidate stands on: (1) Creation of a rental registry (2) Limits on annual rent increases (specifically, what does the candidate consider a reasonable limit?) (3) Prohibiting evictions without just cause (a.k.a. “no-fault evictions”). I call on all candidates for Beverly Hills City Council to articulate their views on the three requirements outlined above. William Shinbrot ****** In the Courier’s Feb. 3 “Letters to the Editor,” three of our local citizens wrote rebuttals to a letter written the previous week complaining about actors voicing their political opinions on awards’ shows. Thank you Hal Lifson for resolving the conundrum surrounding the relationship between celebs, performances, venues and unsolicited opinions and comments. It appears award ceremony shows, concerts and the Broadway stage are actually platforms for celebs with varying degrees of talent and maturity to gift unsuspecting audiences with their infantile and inane mutterings. Now, before attending any of these venues, I will call ahead to insure I will not be subjected to the brilliant political insights of a Joy Behar. I pray Alfred Molina or Jane Kaczmarek won't make a A Long Days Journey Into Night even longer by lecturing to the audience about the consequences of raising the “prime.” Rumor has it, Janice Parente that President Trump, was a major player on the world's stage long before his TV show. And, that his businesses have created and provided a great deal more employment than the Madonnas or Meryl Streeps of the world. And thank you Harriet Stuart for informing me that Ms Streep is a “very well educated woman who has a masters in Theater Arts from Yale,” I am now no longer upset over her bobble head impersonation during an awards ceremony show. And, like you, I am terribly upset with those egregious letter writers and wish to meet them at dawn on a field of honor. Imagine wanting to blow up the White House. Freedom of speech is not free. It comes with the responsibility of engaging in meaningful, intelligent, respectful and civil discourse between mature, adult individuals. What we are witnessing today are not expressions of “freedom of speech” but the words and actions of the uncivilized. Robert Block

Cartoon for The Courier by Janet Salter ****** I am distressed that my dear friend Hermine Beck, writing in another publication, has been misinformed by skewed information and partial facts. It is no secret that Nancy Krasne and I have been friends for decades, but ever since I have been president of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club, Nancy and I have both been scrupulous in separating friendship from politics of the City. Historically, we have served alcohol in the form of wine and champagne to members and guests at club and rental events as other nonprofits located in residential areas also do. In the 1950’s there was a long article in the now defunct Beverly Hills Citizen community newspaper detailing that Cotillion,which consisted of ballroom dance and social skills classes and parties for youngsters, were regularly conducted at the clubhouse and there were fears that alcohol might be served. It was decided by the City at that time that no alcohol service should be allowed at the club. Cotillion is now a distant memory and during my term as president , a temporary liquor license has routinely been secured for the few events when we wish to serve wine and champagne. My intent in attempting to reverse this City ordinance was never to serve anything stronger than wine and champagne nor to indiscriminately rent our beloved landmark clubhouse for public venues. The by-laws of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club clearly state that the club may be rented only to members. Unfortunately, the proposal to the City was not written by me but by employees of the City in a manner that was easily misinterpreted by neighbors. When I heard about the firestorm that was created, I withdrew the request for change. What I state here is the truth and it speaks for itself. If Vice Mayor Nancy Krasne and I were in collusion, things would obviously have gone differently. What my unsuccessful bid speaks of is my own naivete rather than the work of a savvy politician pulling the strings in the background. Mumsey Neimeroff President of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club ****** The situation at the post office in Beverly Hills does not seem to be improving after all these months. Last night at around 1 a.m., my wife heard a loud noise near our front door. This morning we realized that it was our mail with several catalogs being pushed through the slot on our front door. That’s a 1 a.m.!! delivery of tax documents, financial statements etc. If there were any packages brought at that time, they would have surely been gone by the morning. David & Linda Schneider

POLICE BLOTTER

These crimes have been reported this week by BHPD. Streets indicated by block numbers. Losses (when known) are in brackets.

ASSAULTS 02/12 9500 Wilshire Blvd, 02/13 300 Reeves Dr. BURGLARIES 02/12 8300 Wilshire Blvd. ($200) 02/13 N. Rodeo Dr./Park Way ($1,750) 02/13 N . Canon Dr./Park Way ($2,977) 02/13 200 N. Beverly Dr. ($1,786) 02/15 500 Vick Pl. ($1,000) 02/16 200 N. Almont Dr. ($3,575) 02/17 500 Hillgreen Dr. ($100,000) 02/17 500 Hillgreen Dr. ($35,500) 02/17 9900 S. Santa Monica Blvd.($3,075)

02/17 700 Alpine Dr. ($100) GRAND THEFTS 02/13 100 Calle Vista Dr. ($924) 02/13 200 S. Roxbury Dr. ($4,975) 02/14 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($965) 02/15 300 N. Palm Dr. ($4,150) 02/15 N. Rodeo Dr./Park Way ($35.025) 02/16 9500 Wilshire Bl. ($3,195) 02/18 200 N. Rodeo Dr. ($2,950) IDENTITY THEFT 02/18 700 N. Beverly Dr. ($653) ROBBERY 02/16 300 N. Canon Dr.

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