Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093). Public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentRPC@beverlyhills.org. Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/watchlive. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact (310) 288-2220 prior to the meeting for assistance..


Decisions of the Recreation And Parks Commission Special may be appealed to the City Council within fourteen (14) days of the Recreation And Parks Commission Special action by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal forms are available in the City Clerk's office. (Note: Appeal Fee Required.)

 
 
 
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 26, 2021
10:00 a.m.




Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills Recreation and Parks Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the meeting at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093).

Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber or Commission meeting room is subject to having their image and/or voice displayed.  These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity. 

How to Submit Public Comment:

Audio/oral:  310-288-2288

Email:  commentRPC@beverlyhills.org

To watch video live:  https://www.beverlyhills.org/live

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Recreation and Parks Commission Recording Secretary by 8:00 AM on the meeting date.  Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Commission.  Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email. 

In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time.  If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record.

The Commission may act on any item listed on the agenda.

OPEN MEETING

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE



GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK

This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express you opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are limited to 3 minutes unless extended by the Commission.

1. State your Name and Address.

2. Organization you represent if any.

3. Your Statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach.

Written Testimony

In order to have written material included in the Commissioner’s mailed Agenda Packet, 10 copies of the material must be delivered to the office no later than 11 calendar days before the date of the Commission Hearing.
Written material (10 copies) that is presented to the Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the Commission Hearing, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda folder, but may not be reviewed by individual Commissioners due to the amount of material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda.



APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration of Minutes of the Regular Meeting from 9/28/2021

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PRESENTATIONS

2. Housing Element Update 2021 
    Timmi Tway, City Planner

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3. Arts, Culture & Community Events Update
    Brooke Putich, Interim Senior Recreation Supervisor

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4. City of Beverly Hills Public Library Update
    Karen Buth, City Librarian

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5. City & Community Service Halloween Activities 
    Adrine Ovasapyan & Lisa Perry, Arts & Recreation Supervisors

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NEW BUSINESS

6. Resolution of the Recreation and Parks Commission of the City of Beverly Hills Authorizing Public Meetings to be Held Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and Making Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same 
New legislation (AB 361) was recently adopted allowing the Recreation and Parks Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19  declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.

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CONTINUED BUSINESS

7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT  PROJECT UPDATES
* Program Updates
* Wellness Wednesdays Program - Mayoral Initiative
* Events Calendar

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

8. Chair Report

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a. Mayor's Cabinet Meeting
    - Meeting Minutes

b. Ad Hoc Committees

c  Other items brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities

    COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

9. Recreation and Parks Commission Upcoming Meetings
    Review calendar and attendance

PREPARATION OF NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA
NEXT MEETING:  November 23, 2021

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ADJOURNMENT