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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
In-Person/Telephonic/Video Conference Meeting
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 15, 2022
7:00 PM*
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council/Parking Authority and staff may participate in this meeting in person or 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/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.
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
- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk
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/Parking Authority. 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/Parking Authority discretion. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATION
1. RECOGNITION – A celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Year) that marks the first day of Spring.
2. 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/Parking Authority on any matter may do so through email or in-person. 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 or provide an in-person speaker card to 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.
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
D.
JOINT PARKING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CROWE LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Comment: The Audit Committee of Mayor Wunderlich and Councilmember Gold, City Treasurer Fisher, and staff recommend that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills, the City of Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation, the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Crowe LLP, for professional audit services, in the amount of $478,000 and authorize the City Manager/Executive Director to approve the purchase orders for the term of the agreement.
Item D-1 Agenda Report
E.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of September 14, 2021.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of October 12, 2021.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of November 16, 2021.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of December 21, 2021.
Item E-4
Other Business
None
F.
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 January 4, 2022.
Item F-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022.
Item F-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 23 – March 7, 2022.
Item F-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 23 – March 7, 2022.
Item F-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES SAFETY FIRST CHALLENGE.
Comment: Traffic and Parking Commission Recommendation for the City Council to adopt a resolution joining the National League of Cities “Safety First Challenge” and support a Safe System approach to eliminate serious injury or fatal crashes.
Item F-5 Agenda Report
6. APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 73399 (250 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE), AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BH PREMIER INVESTMENTS, L.P.
Comment: This report is a request for City Council adoption of the findings that Tract Map No. 73399 located at 250 N. Crescent Drive is consistent with the previously approved tentative tract map and that the tentative map conditions have been met except as provided in the Subdivision Improvement Agreement.
Item F-6 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
7. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT, SUPPORT IF AMENDED, SUPPORT SEEK AMENDMENTS, AND/OR OPPOSE VARIOUS STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative / Lobby Committee recommendations for positions of support, support if amended, and/or oppose various state legislative bills not addressed in the City's adopted 2022 Legislative Platform.
Item F-7 Agenda Report
8. REPRESENTATION FOR THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAY 5-6, 2022.
Comment: This item is to designate Councilmember John Mirisch as the City’s voting delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference & General Assembly as well as designating Mayor Robert Wunderlich as the alternate.
Item F-8 Agenda Report
9. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE-USE DAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MAYOR LILI BOSSE AND VICE MAYOR JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D. ON APRIL 5, 2022 AT THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Comment: This item is a request for the City Council to consider an approval for a free-use day of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to host the Installation of Mayor Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor Julian A. Gold, M.D. on April 5, 2022.
Item F-9 Agenda Report
10. REQUEST FROM HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT STREET CLOSURES & WAIVER OF FEES FOR "FUN RUN" FUNDRAISER ON MARCH 23, 2022.
Comment: Hawthorne Elementary School has requested a temporary street closure of N. Rexford Drive and Elevado Avenue directly adjacent to the school for a "Fun Run" special event from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Item F-10 Agenda Report
11. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 4975 – 1998 BEVERLY HILLS DESALTER PROJECT JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR RECOVERY AND UTILIZATION OF DEGRADED GROUNDWATER WITH THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of authorization of the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City's Water Treatment Plant (WTP) original Desalter Project agreement under Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) Local Resources Program. The agreement amendment extends the financial credit incentive that the City would receive from MWD for every acre-foot of local groundwater produced to offset the use of imported water. The agreement is being extended due to the WTP having been offline to address changes in water quality.
Item F-11 Agenda Report
12. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BILLY SMITH DBA BEVWOOD FUN CAMP ENTERPRISE LLC. FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL SKILLS INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED ABOVE; AND,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS THROUGH THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff seeks City Council approval of an amendment to an agreement and approval of a Purchase Order to the vendor to provide youth basketball and volleyball classes at City and Beverly Hills Unified School District sites in the amount not-to-exceed $120,000 per fiscal year for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $360,000.
Item F-12 Agenda Report
13. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SUNBOX INC. FOR INSTALLATION, SERVICING, AND STOCKING OF VENDING MACHINES AT CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES.
Comment: This amendment extends the termination date of the agreement with Sunbox, Inc. for installation, servicing and stocking of vending machines at certain city facilities.
Item F-13 Agenda Report
14. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GOT GAME SPORTS LLC FOR YOUTH SPORTS CLASSES THROUGH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $116,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED ABOVE; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff seeks City Council approval of an amendment to an agreement and approval of Purchase Order for vendor to provide youth sports classes instruction at City and Beverly Hills Unified School District sites in the amount not-to-exceed $116,000 per fiscal year for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $348,000 for the term of the agreement.
Item F-14 Agenda Report
15. AN APPROPRIATION OF $210,000 FROM SEIZED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY-TREASURY FUND (FUND 323) TO ENHANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of an appropriation from Fund 323 fund balance. Funds appropriated will be used for purchases that will enhance Police Department operations.
Item F-15 Agenda Report
16. AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH WOLFGANG KNABE TO SERVE AS THE INTERIM DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the employment agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Wolfgang Knabe to serve as the Interim Deputy Fire Chief until a permanent Deputy Fire Chief is selected.
Item F-16 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTINUANCE REQUEST RELATED TO THE APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 12, 2022 TO CONSIDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S AUGUST 26, 2021 DECISION DENYING A HISTORIC INCENTIVE PERMIT TO ALLOW WAIVERS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE.
Comment: On August 26, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution denying a Historic Incentive Permit to allow certain waivers/deviations from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code for the property located at 910 North Bedford Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filed seeking City Council approval to allow certain waivers/deviations from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and appeal fees have been paid. On October 26, 2021, the City Council set the appeal hearing for the first meeting in April 2022. However, the property owner has submitted a request to continue the appeal hearing for an additional six month period in order to provide additional time to explore alternative design options.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. 2021 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT.
Comment: Review of the Annual Report prior to its submittal to the state Department of Housing and Community Development on April 1st.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
H.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2818 REGARDING THE EVICTION AND RENT INCREASE MORATORIUMS, THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RENT INCREASES AT THE END OF THE RENT INCREASE MORATORIUM, AND THE END OF THE REPAYMENT PERIOD FOR COVID-19 RELATED BACK RENT; AND ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED RENT INCREASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUEST CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE USE OF FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED TO THE RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO THE RENT INCREASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff will provide a report on amendments to the urgency ordinance regarding the eviction and rent increase moratoriums including the allowable phased in rent increases for missed rent increases at the end of the eviction moratorium.
Item H-1 Agenda Report
2. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRISCH TO DISCUSS WHETHER TO ORDER REVIEW OF THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXISTING POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE.
Comment: Councilmember Mirisch has requested this item be placed on the agenda to determine if there is Council support to call the subject Determination up for review.
Item H-2 Agenda Report
I.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 16, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 24, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of February 24, 2022
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022 Item I-1
J.
OTHER BUSINESS
K.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2022 (City Council Reorganization). *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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