City Council Discusses Big Priorities for New Fiscal Year
"We tried it. People love it. It is coming back to the City Council agenda very soon," Mayor Robert Wunderlich promised.
Planning Commission Holds Second Special Meeting on One Beverly Hills Project
"We delivered with the Waldorf Astoria everything we promised and more. The financial return exceeded the city's estimates," Alagem told the Commission.
First Public Hearing Held for One Beverly Hills Specific Plan
One Beverly Hills will offer two hours free public parking and promises to never close the park for private events at the hotel.
New Business is Booming in Beverly Hills
Each year, the Chamber, in partnership with the city, travels to New York City in the fall and San Francisco in the spring to scout new businesses to bring into Beverly Hills.
Rotary Panel Looks at Future of Luxury Hotels
According to Luxury Hotel Advisors Co-Founder Carlos Lopes, industry analysts are predicting a return to peak pre-COVID-19 occupancy by 2023. Beverly Hills, however, has a slightly rosier forecast owing to its reputation and high-end offerings, Lopes said, estimating recovery by mid-2022.
Beverly Hills Estates of Mind
The inspiration even extends to the logo for The Beverly Hills Estates, which features a cheery script reminiscent of the Beverly Hills Hotel's emerald-green signage.
New Budget Forecast and New Commissioners Introduced
"Assuming many of the one-time measures we employed in this year's budget to reduce expenditures are reversed going into next year, we're forecasting an approximate deficit of $4.6 million for next year and just under a million dollars for the following year," said Muir.
Planning Commission Examines Housing Solutions
"I think that if we can at least meet or exceed the state standards, we will be demonstrating good faith to HCD in our efforts to accommodate to the overriding purpose of the Rena allocation," said Commissioner Thomas Hudnut.
Planning Commission Renews Permits for 9111 Wilshire
The application also requested approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for modified vehicle loading spaces and use of an off-site parking garage. Oakshire also sought approval of a Historic Incentive Permit (HIP) to allow use of a hotel that directly abuts a residential zone.
Three Beverly Hills Locations Recognized with Golden Shield
The first three recipients of Golden Shield recognition plaques include the site of the Dona Maria Rita Valdez de Villa Homestead, located at Sunset Boulevard and Alpine Drive; the original location of Lawry's Restaurant on North La Cienega Boulevard; and the original Giorgio Beverly Hills