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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 15, 2022
7:00 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.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Wunderlich at 7:16 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Wunderlich
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, and Mayor Wunderlich
Absent: Vice Mayor Bosse
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 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 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.
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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. 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 D-1 and D-2
Minutes
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Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 1 - 8, 2022.
ITEM 0-1: APPROVED
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2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 1 - 8, 2022.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
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: ADOPTED, ORD# 22-0-2857
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.
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Arnold Rosenstein
City Attorney Laurence Wiener and Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich addressed Mr. Rosenstein's comment at the request of Mayor Wunderlich.
ITEM D-4: ADOPTED, ORD# 22-0-2858
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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; ADOPTED, RES# 22'R-13388
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?, 2021 City Council meeting.
ITEM D-6: ADOPTED, RES# 22'R'13389
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: APPROVED
8. SALARY SCHEDULE; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $174,000 FROM VARIOgS 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: APPROVED
9. RECOMMENDATION FROM COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR REQUEST FROM ESSENCE COMMUNICATION, INC. FOR ALLEYWAY CLOSURE ADJACENT TO BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL ON MARCH 24, 2022.
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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: APPROVED
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: APPROVED
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: APPROVED, AG# 140-22
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
Absent: Vice Mayor Bosse.
CARRIED
£. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
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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.
Human Services Administrator Rachel Evans provided background information on the item. Councilmembers provided their questions and comments. CDBG consultant Michael Neal responded to Council questions. Director of Community Services Jenny Rogers and the City Council congratulated newly-appointed Human Services Administrator Rachel Evans on her promotion.
MOVED by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch, to adopt Resolution E-1 and approve Item E-1 as follows:
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
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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
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councllmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
Absent: Vice Mayor Bosse.
CARRIED
ITEM E-1: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13390; APPROVED
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.
Emergency Management Manager Meena Janmohamed provided an update on the updated COVID-19 guidelines from State and County levels.
Councilmembers asked questions, and provided their comments and suggestions.
ITEM F-1: COUNCIL PROVIDED COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
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.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir provided an update on the General Fund midyear revenues and expenditures, and the request for appropriation.
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Gold, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch, to approve Item F-2 as follows:
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Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
CARRIED
MIDYEAR UPDATE ON FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 GENERAL FUND
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND FORECAST AND APPROVAL OF A
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $16,500
Councilmember Friedman, CouncilmemberGold, CouncilmemberMirisch, and Mayor Wunderlich.
None.
Vice Mayor Bosse.
ITEM F-2: APPROVED
G. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 25, 2022 ITEM G'1: NO ACTION TAKEN
H. OTHER BUSINESS
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City Council wished Councilmember Mirisch a happy birthday. /. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 1, 2022.
There being no further business, Mayor Wunderlich, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 12»^day of April, 2022
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
LIU BOSSE, MAYOR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTV10 Spectrum Cable.