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The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Presentation The leadership team from the Wallis will give a presentation highlighting their new season.

Item A-1 Staff Report

 

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Proposal for Southeast Tree Lighting Décor Staff seeks direction from City Council on the holiday décor options for La Cienega and Robertson.

Item A-2 Staff Report

 

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Changing the Date of Municipal Elections Pursuant to Senate Bill 415 This report provides an overview of the provisions of Senate Bill 415 regarding municipal elections and its applicability to the City of Beverly Hills, and asks the Council to consider various options available to coordinate the dates of municipal and statewide elections pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 415.Â

Item A-3 Staff Report

 

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Fiscal Year 2016/17 Year-end General Fund Available Balance Report from staff on the fiscal outcome of the 2016/17 General Fund and a discussion about how City Council would like to allocate the General Fund available balance as of June 30, 2017.

Item A-4 Staff Report

 

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Westside Energy Partnership Staff recommends the City join the Westside Cities Partnership. If City Council  does recommend moving forward, staff will prepare the resolution necessary for the City to join the Westside Energy Partnership for consideration at the October 17, 2017, City Council meeting.

Item A-5 Staff Report

 

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Innovation's Day 2017 This item is submitted for City Council information only. The City's annual Innovation's Day celebration will be held on Monday, October 9, 2017. It is an all employee training and development day that began in 2006.

Item C-6 Staff Report

 

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Complete Streets Plan This report provides information on the Complete Streets Plan Request for Proposals process.

Item C-7 Staff Report

 

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North Santa Monica Boulevard Lanes Widths Update on lane striping for North Santa Monica Boulevard

Item C-8 Staff Report

 

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Great Shakeout Drill This report provides information on the Great ShakeOut, an annual earthquake drill that teaches participants to become better prepared to protect themselves in a major earthquake.

Item C-9 Staff Report