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 Special Commission may be appealed to the City Council within fourteen (14) days of the Recreation And Parks Special Commission 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 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting

AGENDA

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
10:00 a.m.




Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.

Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20 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 Commission Meeting at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093) and/or offer comment through email at commentrpc@beverlyhills.org

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 10 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:  310-288-2288

Email:  commentRPC@beverlyhills.org

Video:  https://beverlyhills-org.zoom.us/my/bevpublic (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 Recreation and Parks Commission Recording Secretary by 8am 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

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 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 from the Recreation and Parks Commission Regular Meeting  from 10/25/2022.

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2. Resolution of the Recreation and Parks 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 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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PRESENTATIONS

3. Recreation and Parks Award

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4. Arts & Culture Programming  Adrine Ovasapyan, Recreation Supervisor, will provide an update.

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5. Unhoused Presentation from City Council’s November 15, 2022 Meeting  Christopher Paulson, Recreation Services Manager, presents solutions that were discussed.

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6. Library Presentation  Karen Buth, City Librarian, will provide an update.

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7. 2023 Summer Camp Preview  Norma Mower, Recreation Supervisor, will provide an update.

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8. Teen Action Committee (TAC)  Lisa Crespo, Recreation Supervisor, will provide an update on the Mayor’s Initiative

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NEW BUSINESS

9. Judy Chicago Proposed Acquisition and Installation Location
    The Recreation and Parks Commission is being asked to consider possible location for installation of the sculpture titled Trinity by artist Judy Chicago 
    Aida Thau, Arts and Culture Program Associate, will present to the Commission.

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CONTINUED BUSINESS

10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT  PROJECT UPDATES
* Program updates
* Recreation & Parks Commission Priorities
* Mayor's Initiatives
- Business with Bosse: 
Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 5pm - 6:30pm, The Belvedere at The Peninsula Hotel
- Live with Lili: 
Monday, January 9, 2023, 7pm - 8pm, City Hall
If you cannot attend in-person, Live with Lili can be watched at beverlyhills.org/live
- Menorah Lighting Celebration:
Monday, December 19, 2022, 6pm - 7:300pm, Beverly Gardens Park Lily Pond
* Community Services Events Calendar

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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

11. Chair Report

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a. Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting     - Meeting Minutes

b. Ad Hoc Committees

c. Recreation and Parks Commission Upcoming Meetings
    - Review calendar and attendance

d. Other items brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities
    - Rotation of Chair and Vice Chair
    - Commissioner Roston's end of term
PREPARATION OF NEXT MONTH'S AGENDA
NEXT MEETING:  January 24, 2023 - 10am Special Meeting

ADJOURNMENT