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, February 27, 2023
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.





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 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 10 on Spectrum Cable.

How to Submit Public Comment:

Oral Comment/Listen only:  310-288-2288

Email:  commentHSC@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

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.



APPROVAL OF 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 January 23, 2023.

Attachment 1

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

* Beverly Hills Unified School District

* Beverly Hills Fire Department

* Beverly Hills Police Department

CONTINUED BUSINESS

3. 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.

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

4. Moment of Mindfulness

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

Memorandum

NEW BUSINESS

5. Mental Wellness and Strengthening Relationships

A presentation by Kathleen Kim, Director of the BriskinWilder Welcome Center at the Maple Counseling Center.

Memorandum

6. American Red Cross Awareness

Shares information on emergency preparedness programs in honor of Red Cross Awareness Month in March.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

7. Beverly Hills Fire Department Brush Clearance Program

Provides important information on brush clearance and preparing a home for wildland fire season.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

8. National Recognition Calendar 2023

Provides a promotional events and preparedness calendar as a guide for Health and Safety Commission meeting themes and discussion topics.

Memorandum

Attachment 1

9. Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/Health and Safety Commission Liaison Committee Meeting Highlights

Provides meeting highlights of the January 31, 2023 meeting.

Attachment 1

PROJECT UPDATES

None

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

* Chair’s Report

o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights - December 12, 2022

Attachment 1

o Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights - January 9, 2023

Attachment 1

* Commissioner Items

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

* Director’s Report

* Health and Safety Related Supplemental Information:

1. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Newsletter February 2023

Attachment 1

2. Beverly Hills Fire Department Presents - Extinguisher 101

Attachment 2

3. How AEDs in Public Places Can Restart Hearts

Attachment 3

4. Net Cetera - Chatting with Kids About Being Online

Attachment 4

5. Tips to Stay Safe at your Vacation Home

Attachment 5

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