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 commentHSC@beverlyhills.org.
Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast 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) 281-2700 prior to the meeting for assistance.


CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING

AGENDA

Monday, July 25, 2022
4:00 p.m.



Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Beverly Hills Health and Safety 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)
and/or offer comment through email at commentHSC@beverlyhills.org.

How to Submit Public Comment:
Members of the public may provide written public comment by sending comments to the Health and Safety Commission Recording Secretary at commentHSC@beverlyhills.org.
Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email.
Comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Commission’s discretion.
Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. It is recommended that public written comments be submitted prior to the posted meeting date/time.
Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Commission.
If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting, but will not be read into the record.





Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission and staff may participate in this meeting in-person or via a teleconference. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically; and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 35 on Spectrum Cable.

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:

Oral Comment/Listen only:  310-285-1020

Email:  commentHSC@beverlyhills.org

Video:  https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/community (passcode: 90210)

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

In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the Recording Secretary at the meeting

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Health and Safety Commission Recording Secretary by 2:00 P.M. on the meeting date.  Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Health and Safety 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



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 Health and Safety Commissioner's mailed Agenda Packet, 10 copies of the material must be delivered to the Beverly Hills Fire Department HQ no later than 8 calendar days before the date of the Health and Safety Commission Hearing.
Written material (10 copies) that is presented to the Health and Safety Commission after this date and up to 3 hours prior to the start of the meeting, 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.



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. Resolution of the Health and Safety Commission of the City of Beverly Hills continuing to authorize public meetings to be held via teleconferencing pursuant to government code section 54953(e) and making findings and determinations regarding the same.

Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Health and Safety Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

2. Consideration of minutes from the Health and Safety Commission regular meeting on June 27, 2022.

Attachment 1

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

* Beverly Hills Unified School District

* Beverly Hills Police Department

* Beverly Hills Fire Department

CONTINUED BUSINESS

6. COVID-19 Update

Provides information and a discussion on a variety of topics related to the COVID-19 emergency and what the community should know.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5

Attachment 6

Attachment 7

Attachment 8

NEW BUSINESS

7. Beat the Heat

A presentation addressing sun safety information, resources, and tips to beat the heat.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5

Attachment 6

Attachment 7

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. Moment of Mindfulness

Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD, will lead the Commission in a Moment of Mindfulness.

Memorandum

4. JUST IN CASE BEVERLY HILLS (JICBH) Program Update

Provides an informational update on the JICBH community emergency and disaster preparedness program.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

5. Smoking and Tobacco Quarterly Report

Provides informational updates to the Health and Safety Commission on activities related to the dangers of smoking including information on smoking, cessation, outreach, enforcement, and education.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5

8. Quarterly Active Transportation Programs Update

A presentation on active mobility to advance a safe and healthy Beverly Hills.

Memorandum

9. Nurse Practitioner Program Update and Highlights

Provides information to the Health and Safety Commission on the Nurse Practitioner Program.

Memorandum

10. City Council request to explore eliminating the exception to the City’s Smoking Ordinance, which allows smoking while actively traveling on a public right of way; and  Discussion by the Health & Safety Commission for other recommendations to modify the current smoking regulations in Beverly Hills.

This item recommends the Health & Safety Commission consider the request by the City Council to explore the possibility of prohibiting smoking while actively traveling on a public right of way and provide direction to staff on the next steps.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

PROJECT UPDATES

None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Chair’s Report

o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights - June 13, 2022

Attachment 1

* Commissioner Items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Director’s Report

* Health and Safety Related Supplemental Information:

1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Newsletter June 2022

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

2. Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain from the National Institute of Mental Health

Attachment 1

3. Caring for Your Lawn Water Conservation Tips

Attachment 1

4. American Red Cross – Children and Home Fires

Attachment 1

5. Prepare with Pedro – Disaster Preparedness Activity Book

Attachment 1

ADJOURNMENT

Recordings of the Health and Safety Commission's meetings are available online within three business days of the meeting. Visit www.beverlyhills.org to access those recordings.

 

If there are any questions about this agenda, please contact Karen Gutierrez, Executive Assistant, 310-281-2700, kgutierrez@beverlyhills.org