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BEVERLYPRESS.COM INSIDE • BH State of the City pg. 3 Sunny, with • Fatal crash on highs in the Sunset Boulevard 70s pg. 4 Volume 30 No. 44 Serving the Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park and Wilshire Communities October 29, 2020 No resolution reached on District 4 candidates spar at final forum n Ryu, Raman in mixed use in Beverly Hills runoff on Nov. 3 ballot n Discussion to continue in Nov. 10 study session BY EDWIN FOLVEN BY CAMERON KISZLA come to an agreement. Incumbent candidate David The council voted 4-1 to resume Ryu and challenger Nithya Raman The Beverly Hills City Council discussions on the topic during the appeared in a final election forum was again unable to finalize discus- Nov. 10 study session, with on Oct. 21 ahead of the Nov. 3 sions on an ordinance to create a Councilman Julian Gold voting election, when voters will select mixed-use overlay zone in the city against the motion to continue the the next representative for Los on Oct. 27. discussion. Angeles City Council’s 4th On Oct. 13, lengthy public com- During his comments, Gold District. ment precluded the council mem- expressed support for the ordinance The virtual forum was hosted bers from discussing the matter, and and had city staff address some of by the Sherman Oaks on Oct. 27, after nearly five hours the concerns raised during public Homeowners Association, located of council member questions and in the northern portion of the far- comments, the council could not See Mixed-use page 30 reaching district that also includes the Miracle Mile, Hancock Park and large portions of Hollywood. Linda Grasso, editor in chief of Ventura Boulevard Magazine, photo courtesy of Nithya Raman photo courtesy of David Ryu moderated the discussion. Nithya Raman David Ryu Raman, an urban planner and homeless advocate who co-found- talk about ideas for what I saw as that put issues forward, that put ed SELAH, a grassroots organiza- some of the biggest challenges policy solutions forward and that tion addressing homelessness in facing us as a city, from homeless- really focused on solving what I the Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los ness to climate change to address- thought was one of the biggest Feliz, Atwater Village and ing neighborhood issues to issues with our local L.A. city pol- Hollywood communities, spoke addressing our city’s widespread itics, which is that too few people first. corruption, there are so many knew who their City Council photo by Cameron Kiszla “I got into this race for, I think, shared crises that we are facing as member was, knew about the All four corners of the intersection of Wilshire and Robertson boulevards a really important reason. I want- a city right now,” Raman said. “I were included in the mixed-use overlay zone in Beverly Hills. ed to talk about policy, I wanted to really wanted to run a campaign See Forum page 31 Ethics discussion divides WeHo City Council Fourteen-story office building n ‘Improper’ appearance could lead to limits on organizations planned for Hollywood n Onni project at L.A. County assessor’s office, BY CAMERON KISZLA the property last sold for $41 mil- Hollywood and lion in December 2019. A West Hollywood City Council Cahuenga to preserve Planning Assistant with the discussion of assistance for renters historic building city of L.A. Jivar Afshar said the turned into allegations of politically project is now under preliminary motivated actions and impropriety review. on Oct. 19. BY LAURA COLEMAN “The city will be finalizing the The discussion spanned a pair of initial study, which will include separate – though related – items, A new office complex at the the project objectives, as well as beginning with a potential $60,000 corner of Hollywood and an analysis of environmental contract for the Coalition for Cahuenga boulevards is being impacts, and an investigation into Economic Survival to provide proposed for development by the feasible mitigation measures and advice, assistance and outreach to Canadian firm Onni Group. alternatives to reduce any poten- tenants in the city regarding their photo by Cameron Kiszla The combined three-parcel tially significant impacts,” he rights and options during the pan- The West Hollywood City Council was split on a proposal to limit council commercial project will be said. “The city prepares an initial demic and its aftermath. members in bringing forward items to benefit organizations that endorse anchored by the historic Security study to determine if the pro- In a unanimous vote, that con- candidates. Pacific Bank Building and will posed project may have a signifi- tract was not ratified, and instead, include a new 14-story office cant effect on the environment.” the council members will allocate things that are already being done CES endorsed Heilman in his bid building up to 232 feet in height, “Once the Draft EIR is funding for city staff to meet any by the Alliance for Housing and for reelection on Nov. 3. according to plans submitted to released (which all the stakehold- unmet needs of renters as part of Healing, by the National Council of The council’s second item was a the city of Los Angeles. Project ers will be notified), there will be next month’s reauthorization of the Jewish Women and most recently, potential limitation on City Council documents filed with the city on an opportunity for public com- urgency ordinance related to by us funding attorneys through Bet members from bringing forward June 17 detailed how the pro- ment (45 day comment period),” COVID-19. Tzedek,” Councilman John Duran items that would have the city pro- posed project stretches across the he added. “It is difficult to say While the council members were said. vide funds or in-kind services to one-acre site under the address when the DEIR will be published in agreement that renters need help, The larger issue with the CES organizations that endorse City 1708-1732 N. Cahuenga Blvd., because it is still going through some council members pointed out contract, however, was that Mayor Council candidates, at least for a but do not include any specific the review process.” that city staff and other groups Pro Tempore John Heilman had ini- period of time near an election. plans for redeveloping the his- Kristopher Larson, president already provide such services. tially supported bringing the con- toric bank building, which will “This sounds like a duplication of tract before the council for a vote. See WeHo page 30 remain intact. According to the See Hollywood page 31 2 October 29, 2020 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press CALENDAR “Dementia” running from Thursday, musicians, presents “Modern Groundlings Oct. 29, through Thursday, Nov. 5. Beauty,” with Grammy and Emmy- The innovative play covers topics winning pianist Gloria Cheng, on Theatre Halloween including homosexuality, AIDS, teen Sundays, Nov. 1, 8 and 15, at 3 p.m. The Groundlings Theatre is holding pregnancy and euthanasia. It stars Recorded during the pandemic, the its special Halloween-themed pro- Esperanza America; Ralph Cole, Jr.; programs will be streamed online in gram “Cookin’ With GAS: Online Danny De La Paz; Evelina three episodes. Viewing is free but Edition” on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 7 Fernández; Sal Lopez; Geoffrey donations are requested. pit- p.m. Chris Kattan, Sandi McCree, Rivas; and Lucy Rodriguez. tancechambermusic.org. Lauren Burns, Matt Cook, Patty thelatc.org. Guggenheim, Kiel Kennedy and Emily Pendergast star in the short- American Youth form improv show based entirely on audience suggestions. Tickets are ‘The Journey’ Symphony $12. groundlings.com/shows/cookin- The Broad Stage is holding six pre- Classical music fans are invited to with-gas-online. sentations of illu- join the American Youth Symphony sionist, mentalist for its online Fall Concert on Sunday, and performance Nov. 1, at 4 p.m. Maestro Carlos ‘Brett Loudermilk artist Scott Izcaray and 45 AYS musicians will Silvens’ show perform music by Igor Stravinsky, Halloween Special’ “The Journey” on Jessie Montgomery and Benjamin Don’t miss the “Brett Loudermilk Friday, Oct. 30, at Britten. The concert also includes a Halloween Special” streaming on 7 and 8:30 p.m.; world premiere by Izcaray. aysym- Thursday, Oct. 29, at 5 p.m., and Saturday, Oct, 31, phony.org. Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. In his first at 7 and 8:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. live Zoom show, Loudermilk and his 1, at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Through friends have Silvens’ direct interactions and Dia de los Muertos conjured new engagement with the audience, “The The 24th Street Theatre’s annual Dia photo by Jon Viscott/courtesy of the city of West Hollywood entertainment Journey” takes viewers to his child- de los Muertos block party is moving Voting has been occurring at a brisk pace among people casting for an absurdly hood home in rural Scotland. It tells a online, with the celebration being ballots at drop boxes and in person at vote centers. fun Halloween long-forgotten story that reveals mys- held on Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m. comedy. Elvira, teries of the mind and unlocks the Hosted by Gabriel Romero, the virtu- Mistress of the secrets of his homeland. The show al festival will feature conguero, Dark, and also runs Nov 2-15, at 6:30 and 8 bandleader and vocalist Louie Cruz Puddles Pity p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and Beltran and his ensemble; Xochi 50,000 ballots cast on first Party – one of the most popular con- Sundays at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Flores and Cesar testants ever on “America’s Got Programming is limited to only 30 Castro and their Talent” – will join the world-famous participants (as individuals or house- Son Jarocho- sword-swallower Loudermilk.
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