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Site Visit to Parcels 12 and 13 and Confirmation of Next Steps Staff is seeking confirmation from the City Council to proceed with property maintenance and actions for Parcels 12 and 13, including the disposition of tree stumps.

Item A-1 Staff Report

 

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Crosswalk Evaluation Update First Agendized May 16, 2017 Update on evaluation of crosswalk treatments at Rodeo and Park Way and along Beverly Gardens Park.

Item A-2 Staff Report

 

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Request by Artist Ed Massey for the City to Approve Art at the Beverly Hills Gardens Lily Pond The request is for the City Council to consider allowing Portraits of Hope, a non-profit organization to install and exhibit colorful art discs at the Lily Pond as part of the City's B.O.L.D. initiative in August 2017. Â

Item A-3 Staff Report

 

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

Item A-4 Staff Report

 

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Pilot Trolley Circulator First Agendized May 16, 2017 Review of a trolley fixed route between the Third Street bus zone and the business triangle.

Item A-5 Staff Report

 

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Request to Add Amenities to the Electric Fountain Location at the Corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards First Agendized April 4, 2017 The Recreation and Parks Commission seeks City Council input on two additions to The Electric Fountain location; the placement of a commemorative rock recognizing the Tongva Native American Tribe and the installation of the Beverly Hills Shield.

Item A-6 Staff Report

 

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Request by Councilmember Mirisch to Discuss Expanding or Creating a Commission to Handle Cultural and Art Activities First Agendized February 7, 2017 This item discusses expanding a commission's charge or creating a new commission to deal with cultural or art activities.

Item A-7 Staff Report

 

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Update on the Police Department's Pilot Program to Test and Evaluate the Use of Body Cameras This item provides information on the status of the Police Department's Body Camera Pilot Program and recommendation.

Item C-8 Staff Report

 

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Addition of Host to "Beverly Hills View" Cable TV Show This item informs the City Council of staff's intention to invite longtime Beverly Hills resident Karla Gordy Bristol to join the Beverly Hills View show as an occasional host.

Item C-9 Staff Report

 

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Mayor's Request for City of Beverly Hills to Join the Climate Mayors Network The Mayor is recommending that the City of Beverly Hills join the Climate Mayors Network to work towards reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Item C-10 Staff Report