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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
Telephonic/Video Conference Meeting
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
January 18, 2022
2:30
p.m.*
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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. 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
A - DIRECTION
1. Update on JUST IN CASE BH (JICBH) and Neighborhood Watch Programs This is to provide an update regarding the JUST IN CASE BH (JICBH) and Neighborhood Watch Programs. JICBH is a City-led, neighborhood-based emergency preparedness program, with a communication structure for emergency preparedness. Neighborhood Watch is a police and community-led, crime prevention program, that solicits active participation from the community. This is done in coordination with law enforcement, in an effort to reduce, report, and deter crime.
SS Item A-1
2. Update and Options Regarding the City’s COVID-19 Related Rent Protections Staff will provide options to the City Council to consider regarding the eviction and rent increase moratoria.
SS Item A-2
3. Urban Forest Management Plan
First Agendized January 4, 2022
Staff seeks City Council input to and adoption of the Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), developed by consultant Dudek.
SS Item A-3
4. Request by Councilmember Mirisch to Discuss Public Banks Councilmember Mirisch is requesting the City Council discuss public banks and potentially explore the opportunities available to join a Joint Powers Authority for operating a public bank.
SS Item A-4
B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - INFORMATION
5. Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting Highlights - December 13, 2021 This report provides monthly highlights from the Mayor’s meeting with Commission Chairs.
SS Item C-5
*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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