STUDY SESSION AGENDA
August 19, 2014
2:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers 
 
A - DIRECTION


1. Review of Additional Regulations for Overweight Vehicles, Including Food Trucks, within Residential Areas  Item First Agendized August 5, 2014 This report provides additional regulatory options for overweight vehicles, including food trucks, as it relates to residential areas


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2. Recommendation from the Chamber of Commerce Liaison Committee for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association’s Remaining Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Work Plan  This is a presentation of the remaining FY 2014-2015 work plan for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association for business outreach and retention services.


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3. Recommendation from the Rodeo Drive/Special Events/Holiday Committee Regarding the City’s 2014 Holiday Décor and Lighting Program  This item provides a recommendation from the Committee for the overall design theme and specific decor components for the City’s 2014 holiday decor and lighting program.


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4. Rodeo Drive Committee Request for Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary Events on October 11-12, 2014  Seeks City Council direction regarding street closures and proposal for Ferrari event at City Hall and Crescent Drive, and Ferrari exhibition on the 200-400 blocks of North Rodeo Drive.


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5. Recommendation from the Centennial Ad Hoc Committee Regarding the Centennial Celebration Programs Budget and Funding Requests for Events and Initiatives  This item provides a recommendation from the Committee on funding requests for existing and new Centennial events and initiatives.


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6. ASICS LA Marathon Request for 2015 and 2016  Provides information regarding the 2014 event, and seeks City Council direction regarding request to include the City of Beverly Hills in the marathon events scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2015 and Sunday, February 14, 2016.


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7. Design Review Commission Interview Panel Report  Transmits the interview panel’s appointment recommendations for the Design Review Commission.


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8. Fine Art Commission Interview Panel Report  Transmits the interview panel’s appointment recommendations for the Fine Art Commission.


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9. "Hire Local" Program Outreach and Request by Councilmember Mirisch for Council Consideration of Local Preference in the City’s Internship Program  Item First Agendized June 24, 2014    Councilmember Mirisch is asking the City Council to provide direction on instituting preferential selection for residents during recruitment for the City’s internship program.  In addition, the report provides an update on the Human Resource Divisions’ effort to promote City employment to local residents.


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10. Request by Councilmember Mirisch to Discuss City Council Approval of Seismic Report for Projects in the City  Item First Agendized July 1, 2014    This item is presented for Council discussion of the review process and procedures for seismic reports related to development projects in the City.


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11. Request by Councilmember Brien to Discuss Options for Residential Video Services  Item First Agendized June 17, 2014  Provides an overview of current and potential residential video services providers including Time Warner Cable and AT&T.


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12. Request from Councilmember Mirisch To Review Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Policy for Funding Tourism and Marketing Programs  This request is to review the City Council’s direction to provide 2% of annual Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue to fund Tourism and Marketing Programs.


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13. Request by Councilmember Krasne to Review the City’s Protocol for Lowering the Flags of the United States and the City of Beverly Hills at City Facilities  This request is for City Council review of the City’s current approach to lowering the flags and direction on how the decision to lower the US Flag is made when there is no federal proclamation.


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B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING) No items at this time.


C - INFORMATION


14. Update on the City’s Water Conservation Measures  This report provides a status update on the City’s water conservation results in response to the State’s emergency conservation measures.


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