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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
Telephonic/Video Conference Meeting
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 18, 2022
7:11 PM*
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staff may participate in this meeting via teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or
On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video)
It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the City Council. 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 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. Public comment via video conference will be 3 minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATION
1. PRESENTATION - The City of Beverly Hills will posthumously award a ’Key to the City’ to Betty White in honor of her outstanding leadership and contributions that benefit our society.
2. PRESENTATION - The City of Beverly Hills will posthumously recognize the lifetime achievements of legendary actor and icon, Sidney Poitier, with a proclamation as well as a ’Key to the City’ to honor his outstanding leadership and contributions that benefit our society.
3. PRESENTATION - The City of Beverly Hills recognizes the Music Mends Minds program.
4. TEXT BH – Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265. City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288
Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter may do so through email. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council at this time, please email the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. Please limit your email remarks to three (3) minutes in length (350 words) that can be read, so others may have the opportunity to participate as well.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS READ INTO THE RECORD
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT READ INTO THE RECORD
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
D.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of October 12, 2021.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of October 26, 2021.
Item D-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates December 23, 2021 – January 10, 2022.
Item D-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 23, 2021 – January 10, 2022.
Item D-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
5. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLIGENCE, LLC, FOR INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE MONITORING SERVICES FOR SEGMENTS 1 AND 2 OF THE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE AGREEMENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL EXTENSION FOR EACH YEAR BEYOND JUNE 30, 2022.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 481-17 with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Environmental Intelligence, LLC to provide independent compliance monitoring services related to Segments 1 and 2 of the Purple Line Extension and an extension of the Agreement; and approval to extend the Agreement's Termination Date to December 31, 2025, subject to annual extension for each year beyond June 30, 2022 as amended by this Amendment No. 5.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SPARK POWER, LLC, FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DISPATCH UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $619,030; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the award of a contract to Spark Power, LLC, for the Police Department Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Replacement project in the amount of $538,287, approve a construction contingency in the amount of $80,743 (15%) and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $619,030.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN LOMA VISTA DRIVE AND SAN YSIDRO DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS BY TORO ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $8,963,552.62 FOR THE CORRESPONDING CONSTRUCTION WORK; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work with Toro Enterprises, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record a Notice of Completion.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE ROXBURY PARK PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACE REPLACEMENT WITH ROBERTSON INDUSTRIES, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $236,860; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the completion of the contract work for the Roxbury Park Playground Safety Surface Replacement and authorize the City Clerk to record Notice of Completion.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. INCREASE THE PURCHASE ORDER TO MIKE PRLICH AND SONS, INC. FOR THE AS-NEEDED SEWER REPAIR SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,006,742.50 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,076,300.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve an increase in the purchase order with Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. (“MPS”) for high-priority work related to the As-Needed Sewer Repair Services contract in the amount of $1,006,742.50 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,076,300.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. A PURCHASE ORDER WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTATION.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of a purchase order with HF&H Consultants, LLC for fiscal year 2021/22 in the not-to-exceed amount of $120,000 for solid waste consultation.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER’S DECISION GRANTING AN 84-MONTH TOBACCO HARDSHIP EXEMPTION TO 9460 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD.
Comment: On October 5, 2021, an Administrative Hearing Officer issued a decision to grant an 84-month tobacco hardship exemption to 9460 W. Olympic Boulevard. The City Council, at its regular meeting on December 7, 2021, voted to call the Administrative Hearing Officer's decision up for review. Accordingly, this will be a de novo hearing before the City Council on the 84-month tobacco hardship exemption granted to 9460 W. Olympic Boulevard Item E-1 Agenda Report
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 21-O-2833 AMENDING SECTION 10-2-303 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADJUSTING LOT LINES THAT ARE BETWEEN JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: This ordinance would extend Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2833 for an additional 1 year period.
Item E-2 Agenda Report
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 21-O-2853 TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SENATE BILL 9 PROJECTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: This ordinance would extend Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2853 for an additional 10 months and 15 days, for a total of 1 year.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: This proposed ordinance will update the City's 2010 campaign disclosure regulations. The proposed ordinance will broaden the disclosure obligations so that the regulations don’t apply merely to ballot measure committees but also apply to independent expenditure committees, including political action committees. Additionally, the proposed ordinance will incorporate requirements of the state DISCLOSE (Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections) act which contains detailed requirements for disclosure, and will also apply the disclosure regulations to newer forms of technology.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of November 10, 2021
RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 1, 2021
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 2, 2021
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special Meeting December 8, 2021
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 9, 2021
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 15, 2021
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 20, 2021 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 8, 2022. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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