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Employee Recognition: Fire Chief Ralph Mundell Fire Chief Ralph Mundell retired from the City on June 23, 2017 with more than 31 years of service with the City.

Item A-1 Staff Report

 

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Badge Pinning for the Newly-Promoted Fire Chief Gregory Barton This item formally announces the promotion of Gregory Barton to Fire Chief.

Item A-2 Staff Report

 

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Request from Vice Mayor Gold to Change the City Council Meeting Date from August 15, 2017 to August 22, 2017 Vice Mayor Gold has requested to change the previously approved Council meeting date of August 15, 2017 to August 22, 2017.

Item A-3 Staff Report

 

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Metropolitan Water District Director Interview Panel Report Transmits the interview panel's appointment recommendation for the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Director.

Item A-4 Staff Report

 

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Proposal for Enhanced Holiday Lighting and Median Décor in the Business District Provides the Council with a proposal for the Holiday Program.

Item A-5 Staff Report

 

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Tree Lighting Program in the Business District Staff seeks City Council direction regarding the installation of soft white light emitting diode (LED) tree lights along the City's business district through December 2017.  Staff also seeks City Council direction on whether the tree lights should become a long-term program.

Item A-6 Staff Report

 

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Request from Mayor Bosse to Discuss Signage on South Santa Monica Boulevard During Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction This item discusses the possibility of amending regulations pertaining to business signage along South Santa Monica Boulevard during the Santa Monica Boulevard Reconstruction Project.

Item A-7 Staff Report

 

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Los Angeles Marathon Request for Beverly Hills Participation in 2018 Provides an update on the 2017 marathon, and provides information regarding the request to include Beverly Hills in its 2018 event.

Item A-8 Staff Report

 

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Local Water Production Update An update will be provided on the City's current local water production efforts.

Item A-9 Staff Report

 

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Proposed Ordinance and Structure for Establishing the Office of the City Auditor This item provides an overview of the proposed ordinance for establishing the Office of the Independent Internal Auditor.

Item A-10 Staff Report

 

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B.O.L.D. Promotional Parking Rates This report transmits information related to the promotional parking rates offered at City Operated parking facilities for the month of August in support of the B.O.L.D. initiative.

Item A-11 Staff Report