CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING December 21, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council/Parking Authority 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.
The City CouncillParking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting was called to order by Mayor/Chair Wunderlich at 7:15 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor/Chair Wunderlich
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Friedman, Gold, Bosse, and Wunderlich
Absent: Mirisch
B. PRESENTATION
1. 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.
Mayor/Chair Wunderlich announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265.
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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.
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2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Any person wishing to address the City Council/Parking Authority on any matter may do so through email. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority 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.
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3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
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D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded by Director Gold, to approve the item on the Parking Authority consent calendar
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Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. A LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NEGRONI BEVERLY HILLS, LLC AT 443-445 NORTH CA1JON DRIVE;
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A FIRST AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY
AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC.; AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A BROKER LEASING
COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND GILBERT DEMBO AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN A SUBSTANTIAL FORM AS ATTACHED HEREIN.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a lease agreement by and between the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Negroni Beverly Hills, LLC at 443-445 North Cañon Drive, the first amendment to broker leasing commission agreement by and between the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc., and authorization for the City Manager to execute a broker leasing commission agreement by and between the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Gilbert Dembo and Associates, Inc. in a substantial form as attached herein.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
NEGRONI BEVERLY HILLS, LLC -AG# PA-21-149
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. -AG# PA-21-150
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Friedman, Director Gold, Vice Chair Bosse, and Chair Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
Absent: Director Mirisch.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Gold, to approve all items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items E-1 and E-2
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Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November30— December 13, 2021
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
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2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November30— December 13, 2021.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. RENUMBERING EXISTING ARTICLE 5 (CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM) OF CHAPTER 1 (CITY UTILITY SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ARTICLE 6, ADDING NEW ARTICLE 5 (MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL
REDUCTION) TO CHAPTER 1 (CITY UTILITY SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (UTILITIES
AND FRANCHISES) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA. Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code Title 6, Chapter 1, Article 5 to include a new Article 5 (Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction) to help reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants.
ITEM E-3: ADOPTED, ORD# 21-0-2854
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
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APPROVAL OF:
4. AN AGREEMENT WITH SWANSON, MARTIN & BELL, LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP for special counsel services.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED, AG# 571-21
5. AN AGREEMENT WITH LYTX, INC. TO PROVIDE THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS WITH THE DRIVECAM PROGRAM SOLUTION; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $85,977.60 TO LYTX, INC. FOR ANNUAL RENEWAL AND SUPPORT FOR THE DRIVECAM PROGRAM SOLUTION; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
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Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council (1) approve a five-year agreement with Lytx, Inc. for operation and support of the DriveCam Program Solution, (2) approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $85,977.60 to Lytx, Inc. for the firstyear annual renewal and support of the DriveCam Program Solution and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve the purchase orders for the term of the agreement.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED, AG# 572-21
6. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. TO PROVIDE PLAN REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $200,000 FOR THE CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and CSG Consultants Inc. to provide plan review services and supplemental consulting services. Staff is also recommending that Council approve a change order to the existing purchase order increasing it by $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed consideration amount of $200,000 for the contracted services for fiscal year 2021-2022. Funds for this consultant Agreement are fully paid for by the developer.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED, AG# 573-21
7. FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH GOOGLE LLC AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD; AND
A BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CBRE, INC. FOR LEASING OF 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the First Amendment to Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Google LLC at 331 Foothill Road, and the broker leasing commission agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills and CBRE, Inc. for leasing of 331 Foothill Road.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
GOOGLE LLC -AG# 574-21
CBRE, INC. -AG# 575-21
8. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SPARK POWER LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE STATION ALERT SYSTEM AT THE CITY’S THREE FIRE STATIONS; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO US DIGITAL DESIGNS, FOR THE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A NEW FIRE STATION ALERT SYSTEM FOR THE CITY’S THREE FIRE STATIONS; AND
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APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER FOR INSTALLATION IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $103,186; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER FOR EQUIPMENT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $371885; 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 installation of a new Fire Station Alert System and award of a purchase order to US Digital Design for the purchase of equipment.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED, AG# 576-21
9. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $270,000
FOR WATER WELL AND PUMP RELATED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve a change purchase order in the amount of $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $270,000 to Layne Christensen Company to perform on-call well and pump related maintenance and repairs for critical water infrastructure equipment.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Vice Mayor Bosse, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
Absent: Councilmember Mirisch.
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
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TO CONSIDER:
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G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
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H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of November 18, 2021 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 22, 2021 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of December 9, 2021 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
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J ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 4, 2022.
There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Wunderlich, with the consent of the City Council, Parking Authority, adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 8th day of February, 2022
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
ROBER WUNDERLICH, MAYOR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.