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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
March 1, 2022
7:00 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
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 Study Session Meeting of January 4, 2022.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of January 18, 2022.
Item D-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of February 8, 2022.
Item D-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of February 15, 2022.
Item D-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 9 – 22, 2022.
Item D-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 9 – 22, 2022.
Item D-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COMMISSIONS. First Reading - For Introduction.
Comment: This item presents an Ordinance to the City Council, which amends various sections of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to align the powers, duties, and administrative support for each Commission with Section 107 (A) of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 2 of the City of Beverly Hills Municipal Code, Resolution 20-R-13267 Establishing Rules of Procedure for the City's Commissions, and current practice.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. 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-8 Agenda Report
9. GRANTING A TOBACCO HARDSHIP EXEMPTION FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 FOR 9460 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD AND OVERTURNING THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER’S DECISION, WHICH GRANTED AN 84-MONTH TOBACCO HARDSHIP EXEMPTION TO 9460 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD.
Comment: On January 18, 2022, the City Council conducted a public hearing to review the Administrative Hearing Officer's decision granting an 84-month tobacco hardship exemption to 9460 West Olympic Boulevard. The City Council reviewed the information submitted by the appellant and determined a 24-month tobacco hardship exemption was appropriate. City Council then directed staff to return with a resolution for the 24-month exemption.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. 2022 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council adopt the 2022 Legislative Platform.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT WITH MINAKO AMERICA CORPORATION, DBA MINCO CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE ON-CALL PAVEMENT REPAIRS PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to terminate the award of a contract to Minako America Corporation DBA Minco Construction for on-call pavement repair services due to Minako America Corporation’s disbarment by the State of California and inability to maintain registration with the Department of Industrial Relations.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $205,491.00 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $305,491.00.
Comment: Staff seeks City Council approval of a Fiscal Year 2021/2022 change purchase order in the amount of $205,491.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $305,491.00 for Vital Medical Services, LLC to provide medical services in the City’s jail, medical oversight and Narcan administration.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
13. AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $898,082.26 FROM THE SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND RESERVES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES INC. (REFERRED TO AS ATHENS SERVICES) FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,367,117 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $8,391,606.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve an appropriation in the amount of $898,082.26 from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and approve a change purchase order to Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. (referred to as Athens Services) for solid waste services in the amount of $1,367,117 for a total not to exceed amount $8,391,606.
Item D-13 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR BOSSE TO DISCUSS THE INTERSECTION AT BEVERLY/CAÑON/LOMITAS AND REQUEST FROM MAYOR WUNDERLICH TO DISCUSS TRAFFIC SAFETY IN GENERAL.
Comment: Vice Mayor Bosse is requesting information regarding the safety and traffic patterns at the N. Beverly Dr., N. Cañon Dr., and Lomitas Ave. intersection and Mayor Wunderlich is requesting to review traffic safety in general.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. REQUEST BY MAYOR WUNDERLICH AND VICE MAYOR BOSSE TO DISCUSS THE MOST RECENT LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH ORDER.
Comment: Mayor Wunderlich and Vice Mayor Bosse request that the City Council consider the most recent Los Angeles County Health Order that went into effect on February 25, 2022.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 20, 2022
RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 2, 2022
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 3, 2022
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 10, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 10, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of February 10, 2022 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 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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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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