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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
February 15, 2022
7:16 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. 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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 1 – 8, 2022.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 1 – 8, 2022.
Item D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT MEASURE COMMITTEES AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. Second Reading – For Adoption.
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 D-3 Agenda Report
4. 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. Second Reading - For Adoption.
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 D-4 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION(S) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS IS ELIGIBLE.
Comment: It is recommended that City Council move to approve a resolution authorizing submittal of applications for all Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant and payment programs for which the City is eligible and allow the City Manager or his/her designee to execute any and all necessary agreements and other grant-related documents to CalRecycle.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. ADOPTING A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO COMPLY PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 619 REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1383.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution providing relief from violations associated with Senate Bill 1383 in compliance with the City’s Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Ordinance, approved at the December 7, 2021 City Council meeting.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
7. SUPPORT OF THE WYLAND NATIONAL MAYOR’S CHALLENGE FOR WATER CONSERVATION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to support the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. SALARY SCHEDULE; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $174,000 FROM VARIOUS FUNDS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City-Wide Salary Schedule to reflect changes resulting from the minimum wage increase, reclassification process, and department reorganization.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. RECOMMENDATION FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR REQUEST FROM ESSENCE COMMUNICATION, INC. FOR ALLEYWAY CLOSURE ADJACENT TO BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL ON MARCH 24, 2022.
Comment: Request from ESSENCE Communication, Inc. for an Alleyway Closure and Lane Use for Black Women in Hollywood Oscars Event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, recommended by Council Liaisons / Rodeo Drive / Special Events/ Holiday Program Committee, on Thursday, March 24, 2022.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. RECOMMENDATION FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT STREET CLOSURES FOR LOS ANGELES MARATHON ON MARCH 20, 2022.
Comment: Request from Los Angeles Marathon for Special Event Street Closures Citywide on Sunday, March 20, 2022, including Burton Way, Rodeo Drive, Wilshire Boulevard and S. Santa Monica Boulevard Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO J.A. URBAN, INC., FOR MINOR STRUCTURAL AND FACADE REPAIRS AT 9510 BRIGHTON WAY PARKING GARAGE PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $241,019; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, J.A. Urban, Inc., for Minor Structural and Fa?ade Repairs at 9510 Brighton Way Parking Structure in the amount of $209,582 and consider a contingency allowance in the amount of $31,437.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING A FINAL STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE FORTY-EIGHTH YEAR (2022-2023) FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ADMINISTRATION AND PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION OF AND FOR PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION (PLHA) ADMINISTRATION IN 2022-2023; AND APPROPRIATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING AND FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CDBG FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,198 TO THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND BUDGET; AND APPROVAL TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $269,043.
Comment: The CDBG programs provide services and improvements to low and moderate income Beverly Hills residents, and will be utilized for senior services and ADA park improvements in the south side of the City.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR BOSSE TO DISCUSS GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S UPDATED COVID-19 GUIDELINES AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH’S CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES.
Comment: This report will serve as an informational update regarding the current State and County COVID-19 Orders.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. MIDYEAR UPDATE ON FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS AND FORECAST AND APPROVAL OF A GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $16,500.
Comment: This report provides a midyear update on General Fund financial results as of the second quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and forecast through year end. This report also requests approval of a one-time appropriation of a donation from the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION – Regular Meeting of January 25, 2022 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 1, 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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