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Request for Mid-Block Crosswalk on Third Street First Agendized July 24, 2018 Provides options in response to a request for a mid-block crosswalk on Third Street adjacent to the 345 office building/Maple Post Office.

Item A-1 Staff Report

 

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South Santa Monica Boulevard Pilot Project Overview of study of traffic configuration and next steps.

Item A-2 Staff Report

 

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Recommendation by the Recreation and Parks Liaisons Gold and Friedman Regarding Priorities for Restoration at Greystone Mansion and Gardens The Recreation and Parks liaisons recommend that the theater at Greystone be given a higher priority in the plan for restoration at the site. Additionally, they have prioritized a study of lower Greystone as well as the entryway woodwork restoration for the mansion.

Item A-3 Staff Report

 

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Recommendation by Council Special Event Liaisons Gold and Bosse to Sponsor Friends of Greystone Joy to the Holidays Program This holiday themed event will be a fundraiser by the Friends of Greystone to support the restoration of Greystone Mansion.  The event is expected to raise approximately $46,745 and will require approximately $35,000 in in-kind support from the City.

Item A-4 Staff Report

 

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Recommendation by Fine Art Council liaisons Mirisch and Bosse to Implement Planting and Other Measures to Protect the Art Piece Io by Carol Bove The City Council liaisons to the Fine Art Commission recommend that the area surrounding Io by Carol Bove in the Beverly to Rodeo block of Beverly Gardens Park be modified to provide plantings and other measures to better protect the art piece from interaction from the public.

Item A-5 Staff Report

 

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Request for the City Council to Consider Taking a Position on California Proposition 10, Expands Local Governments' Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property On August 6, 2018, the City Council Legislative/Lobby Committee (Vice Mayor Mirisch and Councilmember Friedman) reviewed a request to take a position on California Proposition 10. The Liaisons were not in concurrence on a recommendation for a position on this subject. As the City Council adopted Legislative Platform contains the following language: "Support and pursue the repeal of state laws that affect local control on housing and land use", this item is being brought to the City Council for direction on taking a position on California Proposition 10.

Item A-6 Staff Report

 

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City to Host Two Beverly Hills Forum Series Events on Tuesday, October 16 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Monday, November 5 at City Hall This informational report provides the City Council with an update along with details regarding two upcoming Beverly Hills Forum events.

Item C-7 Staff Report

 

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State and Federal Legislative Update This report is for informational purposes only and will provide an update on state and federal legislation.

Item C-8 Staff Report

 

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Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2018 This is the Monthly Treasurer's Report on the status of the City's cash receipts and disbursements and Fund Balance Summary.

Item C-9 Staff Report

 

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Treasurer's Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2018 This is the Quarterly Treasurer's Report on the status of the City's Investment Portfolio.

Item C-10 Staff Report

 

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100-300 Blocks North Elm Drive Street Tree Replacement This will inform the City Council of a resident supported project to remove and replace poorly performing Idaho Locust trees on the 100-300 blocks of North Elm Drive.

Item C-11 Staff Report

 

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Intent to Submit an Application in Response to Metropolitan Water District's (MWD's) 2018 Request for Proposals for Future Supply Actions Funding Program Staff intends to submit an application for funding in response to MWD's 2018 Request for Proposals for Future Supply Actions Funding Program.

Item C-12 Staff Report

 

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National Preparedness Month This report will provide information on the various activities being completed as part of National Preparedness Month.

Item C-13 Staff Report

 

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Peninsula Hotel Annual Employee Block Party on Sunday, September 16, 2018 This report provides information regarding the Peninsula Hotel's annual employee event for Sunday, September 16, 2018. There will be a temporary street closure on Durant Drive from 11AM-5PM on that day.

Item C-14 Staff Report