WEEKLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
(Week of February 18, 2014)

INDEX 
 
A - DIRECTION


1. Badge Pinning for the Newly-Promoted Fire Chief & Deputy Fire Chief
This item formally announces the promotion of Ralph E. Mundell to Fire Chief and Gregory W. Barton to Deputy Fire Chief.


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2. Presentation by Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Providing an Update on the State Water Project, Current Water Supply and Water Storage Plan
MWD Boardmember representing Beverly Hills, Robert Wunderlich, and MWD staff will provide a report on MWD's current water supply and water storage plan in light of the recent drought declaration.


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3. Request by Mayor Mirisch for a Report from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) on Issues Related to MWD's Fiscal Policy
MWD Boardmember, Robert Wunderlich, will provide a report to the City Council on MWD's cash reserves in its Rate Stabilization Fund.


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4. Request by Mayor Mirisch for an Update on the Progress of the Ad Hoc Committee Work on the Commission Structure Review
The request is to the Committee (Councilmembers Gold and Krasne) to provide a progress report on their work to the Council.


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5. Request by Councilmember Gold to Discuss the Roles and Responsibilities of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Fine Art Commission
Council is asked to consider the roles and responsibilities of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Fine Art Commission and give direction on any clarification to the respective charges of these two commissions that needs to be made.  This item is being brought to City Council at this time because confusion about the roles of the two commissions is leading to difficulty in accomplishing commission work.


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6. E-Cigarette and Smoking Policy Recommendation
This report provides the Health & Safety Commission's recommendation to regulate e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco products, and the recommendation to expand the City's smoking regulations.


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7. Review of the Proposed Taxicab Franchise Request for Proposal and a Draft of the Preliminary Changes Recommended to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code
Provides preliminary Request for Proposal (RFP) for taxicab services to replace existing system of taxicab certificates with a taxicab franchise and seeks City Council direction regarding proposal and proposed Municipal Code changes.


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8. Request from Councilmember Julian Gold for a Review of the City's 2014 Tournament of Roses Float
This item provides a recap of the City's float including community participation, lessons learned and return on investment.


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9. Request by Centennial Beverly Hills Days Volunteer Committee for Additional Funds for Art Piece and Event
The Beverly Hills Days Volunteer Committee, Chaired by Richard and Brenda Rubins, is requesting City Council approval for $5,000 in funding to develop an art piece and host a reception.


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10. Consideration of Installation of the City Shield or City Seal in the Commission's Meeting Room (Council Chamber Room 280A)
The report provides two options (City seal and shield) for consideration by the Council to be installed on the wall immediately behind the dais.


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B - INFORMATION
No items. 


C - INFORMATION


11. Gateway Project Update
Provides an update on the design of the gateway structure and mock-up of the proposed height.


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