Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093). Written public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentCHC@beverlyhills.org. Oral public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020. Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast list 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) 285-1126 prior to the meeting for assistance.



Decisions of the Cultural Heritage Commission may be appealed to the City Council within fifteen (15) days of the Cultural Heritage Commission action by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal forms are available by contacting the City Clerk's office at 310-285-2400. (Note: Appeal Fee Required.)




CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90210

CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA

Thursday, November 4, 2021
1:30 p.m.




Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills Cultural Heritage 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:  310-285-1020

Email:  commentCHC@beverlyhills.org

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

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Cultural Heritage Commission Recording Secretary by 11:30 AM on the meeting date.  Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Cultural Heritage 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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission regular meeting of July 14, 2021.

Tab 1 - July 14, 2021 Minutes

2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Commission special meeting of August 24, 2021.

Tab 2 - August 24, 2021 Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

* DROUGHT UPDATE - Presentation from the City’s Water Conservation Administrator on current drought conditions

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. 1010 HILLCREST ROAD  Landmark Nomination Proceedings - Consideration of Landmark Nomination of the residence located at 1010 Hillcrest Road as a potential Landmark for inclusion onto the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Cultural Heritage Commission will also consider adoption of an exemption for this project.

Tab 3 - 1010 Hillcrest Road

4. GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD NOMINEES - Adopt three resolutions for three sites and buildings previously selected by the Cultural Heritage Commission that have cultural significance within the City.

Tab 4 - Golden Shield Award Nominees - Adoption of Resolutions

NEW BUSINESS

5. RESOLUTION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE 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 Cultural Heritage Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions, and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.

Tab 5 - Public Meetings Via Teleconference

6. GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD NOMINEES - Review new selections for the program to recognize sites and buildings that have cultural significance within the City.

Tab 6 - Golden Shield Award - Selection of New Nominees

7. 2021 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE REVIEW - Annual review of the Cultural Heritage Commission’s Conflict of Interest Code

Tab 7 - 2021 Conflict of Interest Code Review

STUDY SESSION - None

PROJECT UPDATES

8. HISTORIC PROPERTIES PROJECT LOG

Tab 8 - Historic Properties Project Log

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Urban Designer Updates

9. 2022 DRAFT Meeting Schedule

Tab 9 - 2022 Draft Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT