Suspect Charged in Melrose Murder
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BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • Delivery fee caps in WeHo pg. 2 Sunny, with • Arrest made in highs in the Koreatown 70s murder pg. 4 Volume 31 No. 8 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities February 25, 2021 BH seeks post-pandemic plan n Suspect charged in Melrose murder Council wants to adapt to economic changes n Man held on BY CAMERON KISZLA ery from the pandemic, Deputy $3 million bail for City Manager Gabriella Yap told December homicide With the coronavirus pandemic the council on Feb. 16. causing economic problems for “This updated strategy aims to BY EDWIN FOLVEN multiple sectors of the city’s tax increase the city’s resiliency to mar- ket downturns, geopolitical risks base, the Beverly Hills City Los Angeles Police Department and uncertainties, such as those that Council is working to update its homicide investigators have happened during COVID,” Yap Economic Sustainability Plan. announced that a man was arrest- said. The city had planned to review ed on Feb. 9 and charged with a The process of creating the its Economic Sustainability Plan murder that occurred in December Economic Sustainability Plan last spring, but the onset of the in the Melrose Avenue shopping began with the 2018 hiring of Lisa coronavirus pandemic delayed the district. discussion. Now, the five-year plan See page The suspect was identified as has been updated to focus on recov- BH 25 Santana Stamps, 19, of Los Angeles. Police did not divulge photo by Edwin Folven The murder occurred on Dec. 15 near Melrose and Stanley avenues. where Stamps was arrested or how he was identified. He is charged with the murder of Devonte police department devoted consid- The Melrose Action Clepper, 28, who was shot and erable resources to solving the Neighborhood Watch, which rep- killed shortly before 1 p.m. on case, including tracking down resents residents in the area, is Dec. 15 while standing outside security cameras and other evi- holding a virtual meeting on crime near Melrose and Stanley avenues. dence that led to the arrest, on Tuesday, March 2, at 6 p.m., “It looks like [the motive was] Kinchla said. via Zoom. To participate, visit robbery or gangs, or both,” said “Our guys do a phenomenal us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regis- Detective Sean Kinchla, with the job. They were out there doing ter/WN_yabQBGhkRtGK2m6Z4 LAPD’s West Bureau Homicide video canvassing for days in this 8gPDQ. Unit. case,” he said. “It’s not a simple Stamps is being held on $3 mil- The murder occurred during a thing where you take a report, ask lion bail and is scheduled to period when the shopping district some questions and pick up the appear in court on March 11. photo by Cameron Kiszla was busy with holiday shoppers case. They were out there for days Anyone with information about Hotels and retail businesses in Beverly Hills hope to see a rebound and and caused fear and concern and weeks trying to track down the murder is urged to call detec- expand services, increasing the city’s tax revenue. among many in the area. The video.” tives at (213)382-9470. Neighborhood weighs in on Melrose Triangle n WHWRA hosts Town and Country presentation on updated mixed-use project project moves along BY JUSTIN SAYERS n MCWCC to 84,000 square feet of commercial space in addition to retaining consider mixed-use approximately 64,000 square feet Developers behind the Melrose of commercial and retail space, Triangle project met on Sunday, development in March leading to about 148,000 square Feb. 21, with the West Hollywood BY CAMERON KISZLA feet of total commercial space. West Neighborhood Association, Only the eastern side of the exist- seeking input on the long-awaited ing shopping center across Third development, while also offering a The Town and Country at Third Street from the Original Farmers sneak peak of the mixed-use project and Fairfax mixed-use project is Market will be developed, and they hope will be a “destination” continuing its forward momentum. the existing Whole Foods, CVS for the community. The approximately 427,000- and Citibank will remain. The presentation detailed the square-foot, eight-story project updated plans for the 2.7-acre pro- from Holland Partner Group plans to construct 331 units and See Project page 26 ject that is bounded by Santa photo courtesy of Gensler Monica Boulevard, Melrose Developers expect the Melrose Triangle Project, which is centered Avenue and Almont Drive, after the around a courtyard, to become a destination. Charles Company submitted its lat- est iteration of the five-story-maxi- mum development late last year. they’re hoping creates a respite for rounding the project. They include increasing the amount the public from the city streets, and Those from the neighborhood of outdoor dining space and low- offers opportunities for event space, association expressed some skepti- rise office space, increasing the outdoor seating and an enclosed cism about the courtyard – with number of on-site affordable hous- public garden. some labeling it as a “white ele- ing units, and eliminating gallery “What we’re really focused on is phant” – with concerns including and showroom space. creating a really vibrant pedestrian- accessibility to the public and The biggest change is replacing a oriented project,” said Andy Cohen whether it would truly eliminate planned driveway off Santa Monica with Gensler, the project architect, noise from the surrounding busi- Boulevard with a courtyard that has who added that there will be a bike ness city streets. rendering courtesy of Holland Partner Group pedestrian access from all three lane and ride-share pick-up and The Town and Country development at Third and Fairfax will include sides, a move developers said drop-off lanes immediately sur- See Melrose page 25 a significant amount of retail space. 2 February 25, 2021 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CALENDAR WeHo modifies ordinance to a.m. The Enzo Ferrari Cruise-In is a programs from the Sundays Live at ‘UnRavelled’ virtual event featuring video submis- LACMA series. A performance by Art, music and science intersect in sions from Ferrari owners world- pianist Mark Robson will be shown cap third-party delivery fees “UnRavelled,” a new drama by Los wide. Viewing is free. on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m.. Angeles-based playwright Jake youtube.com/user/petersenmuseum. Viewing is free. lacma.org/event/sun- By Justin sayers Broder streaming from Thursday, days-live-encore-edition-19. Feb. 25, at 4 p.m. through The West Hollywood Council on Wednesday, March 31. Based on ‘Othello’ Feb. 16 voted to cap the maximum true events and incorporating The Robey Theatre Company presents Holocaust film fees that third-party food delivery research and an online reading of “Othello” by Holocaust Museum Los Angeles pre- services charge restaurants at 20%. interviews con- William Shakespeare on Sunday, Feb. sents a virtual talk with author Leslie The approval of the item, which ducted by Broder 28, at 2 p.m. “Othello” is the only play K. Barry on her book, “Newark passed unanimously without dis- at the University by Shakespeare to have a Black central Minutemen” on Thursday, March 4, at cussion as part of the consent calen- of California, character. The main characters include 4 p.m. “Newark Minutemen” is based San Francisco’s dar, caps the fees at 15% of the Othello, a Moorish general in the on the true story of Barry’s uncle, Memory and order price for delivery fees and 5% Venetian army; Desdemona, his beau- Harry Levine. It Aging Center, tiful and loyal wife; and Iago, his trust- centers on Yael for all other fees, including market- “UnRavelled” ing, data analytics and technical ed but treacherous ensign. Themes Newman, a explores the connection between the include jealousy, envy and racism, and Jewish boxer support. work of Canadian painter Anne “This furthers the significant and how they threaten to destroy. The cast who goes under- Adams (1940–2007) and French cover for the legitimate public purpose of easing includes Ben Guillory in the title role, composer Maurice Ravel (1875– mob and FBI to the financial burden on struggling as well as Dmetrius Conley-Williams, 1937), both of whom lived with the Amara Phelps, Spencer Rowe, Jason fight fascism in restaurants during this public health same rare brain disease. Seminars Mimms, Monica Parks, Mel Hampton, New Jersey dur- photo by Justin Sayers emergency so that they may remain will accompany the work after the Dana Lee, Jermaine Alexander, J.C. ing the Great Depression. His mission open and provide essential services Restaurants in West Hollywood, Feb. 25 premiere and on March 3 Cadena and Crystal Nix. Viewing is takes place as a substantial portion of to the public while not unduly bur- including Astro Burger, have been following a screening at 9 a.m. free; registration requested. ther- the American public was pushing neu- dening third-party food delivery advertising takeout to drum up Viewing is free. unravelledplay.com. obeytheatrecompany.org/our-events. trality while Hitler consolidated services,” representatives from the business amid the coronavirus power in Europe. During that chaotic city manager’s office wrote in a pandemic. time, Newman joins the Newark report recommending the policy Purim celebration New West Minutemen, a group of other Jewish change. Hollywood Temple Beth El is hold- boxers that fought a Nazi shadow The move amends a previous of efforts to slow the spread of the ing an online celebration of Purim on Symphony party emerging in the United States. ordinance adopted by the council virus. While some restrictions have Thursday, Feb.