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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
Telephonic/Video Conference Meeting
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2022
7:18 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. CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT
- Architectural Commission - Evan Meyer
- Human Relations Commission - Rose Kaiserman
2. RECOGNITION – The Human Relations Commission will present Kindness Week activities scheduled February 13-19, 2022.
3. 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
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 November 2, 2021.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2021.
Item D-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 7, 2021.
Item D-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 2021.
Item D-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 11, 2022 – January 31, 2022.
Item D-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 11, 2022 – January 31, 2022.
Item D-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. 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 do not 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 D-7 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES BY MODIFYING THE WATER CAPACITY CHARGE INCLUDED THEREIN; AND
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES BY MODIFYING THE WATER SUPPLY FEE INCLUDED THEREIN.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the resolutions to amend the water capacity and water supply fees for the comprehensive schedule of taxes, fees, and charges. The amendments will aid in interpreting and implementing these fees for development projects.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME.
Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the City Council to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. DECLARING A DROUGHT.
Comment: The Public Works Commission recommends the City Council adopt a resolution declaring a drought and promoting water efficiency through increased education and enforcement of water conservation measures.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
11. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL AT THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE STATE’S NET ENERGY METERING PROGRAM.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative / Lobby Committee recommendation for a position of support on the proposal at the California Public Utilities Commission regarding changes to the State’s Net Energy Metering Program.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON RODEO DRIVE / SPECIAL EVENTS / HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH RODEO DRIVE, INC. TO ADD ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AGREEMENT;
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RODEO DRIVE, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 MARKETING; AND
APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR RODEO DRIVE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $178,332.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Rodeo Drive Committee / Special Events / Holiday Program Committee recommendation to expand the scope of work of Rodeo Drive, Inc. to include the production and distribution of eight podcast episodes. Additionally, this item seeks Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Rodeo Drive, Inc. for this work and an increase of $20,000 to the consideration of the Agreement for a total not exceed amount of $178,332 as well as approval of a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 change purchase order for the increase in the consideration.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
13. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL CVB / MARKETING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU TO ADD ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROMOTION OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; AND
APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,480,990.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council CVB / Marketing Committee recommendation to expand the scope of work of the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau to include the production and distribution of the "Feel Good" TV Campaign. Additionally, this item requests the City Council approve an appropriation of $50,000 from the City's general fund to the Tourism & Marketing to assist with covering the expenses associated with this marketing campaign.
Item D-13 Agenda Report
14. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH UNITED TALENT AGENCY, LLC AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and United Talent Agency, LLC at 331 Foothill Road.
Item D-14 Agenda Report
15. A. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6 LLC|DGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COVERED 6 LLC|DGP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,719,180.54 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,414,872.50.
B. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $817,041.87 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,912,549.71.
C. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,793,743.56.
Comment: This item requests the City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Covered 6 LLC|DGP International and Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Nastec International, Inc. for armed uniformed security services to change the consideration of each agreement to be a total not to exceed of the amount set forth in authorized purchase orders and to extend the terms of each agreement through June 30, 2023. Additionally, the City Council is being asked to approve a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 change purchase order in an amount of $1,719,180.54 for a total not to exceed amount of $4,414,872.50 for Covered 6 LLC'DGP International and approve a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. in an amount of $817,041.87 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,912,549.71.
Item D-15 Agenda Report
16. PROPOSED BIKE LANE ON SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the installation of a Class II Bike Lane without removal of vehicle travel lanes or on-street parking on southbound San Vicente Boulevard from north of Clifton Way to Wilshire Boulevard.
Item D-16 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE §10-3-100 AND §10-3-2730.4 TO REVISE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE PARKING FACILITIES LOCATED IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND FINDING THE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council consider the Planning Commission's recommendation for modifications to alternative parking facility regulations and applicable definitions. The Ordinance is the result of a Zone Text Amendment request by an applicant to construct an alternative parking facility in conjunction with a new three-story building located at 317 North Beverly Drive. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council will also consider adoption of a Class 5 Categorical Exemption.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR BOSSE TO DISCUSS ADDITION OF CCTV CAMERAS TO RESIDENTIAL ALLEYS.
Comment: This item provides an update to the City’s current CCTV program and details near-term plans for camera locations, patrol deployment and technological opportunities which will provide added visual patrols.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA A. CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND CONSIDERATION OF A BALLOT MEASURE AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; B. REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS' REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAME DATE, AND DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE, OVERSEE AND CANVASS THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION; C. ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022.
Comment: This item requests City Council approval on resolutions related to the Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Regular Municipal Election as required by law.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 23, 2021
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 16, 2021
RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 5, 2022
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 6, 2022
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 6, 2022
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 12, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 13, 2022
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 24, 2022 Item G-1 Agenda Report
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 15, 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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