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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY April 12, 2022
7:00 PM*
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 OF PAST COMMISSIONER
- Human Relations Commission - Annette Saleh who will also be awarded with a proclamation from the City for her achievements
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT - Impasta
3. 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.
If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text "BHPDalert" to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
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 your comments 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.
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
* Introduction of Interim Deputy Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe
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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2022.
Item D-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022.
Item D-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates March 8 – March 31, 2022.
Item D-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates March 8 – March 31, 2022.
Item D-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. OPPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT INITIATIVE WHICH WOULD LIMIT THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Legislative / Lobby Liaisons recommend the City Council opposes the state constitutional ballot initiative which would limit the state and local governments' ability to raise revenue for government services.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE "O" ON THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH ARDEN DRIVE SOUTH OF PARK WAY TO NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: Traffic & Parking Commission recommendation establishing a permit zone with a "No Parking, 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Daily, Permit 'O' Exempt" regulation.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE BEVERLY HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Comment: The California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145 and 13146 mandate City and County Fire Departments to enforce building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Included in these standards are requirements for annual inspections of identified hotels, motels, lodging houses, and apartment houses, as well as identified private and public schools. This resolution fulfills the requirements for calendar year 2021.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. AUTHORIZING AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE REAL TIME WATCH CENTER AND APPROPRIATING $498,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REAL TIME WATCH CENTER; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $498,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22; AND
ADVANCED APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,451,980 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
Comment: The Beverly Hills Police Department proposes the creation of a Real Time Watch Center (RTWC), which would integrate the cohesive use of technologies such as closed circuit television cameras (CCTV), Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drones.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATION APPEAL FEE EXEMPTION.
Comment: Staff seeks concurrence from the City Council for the interpretation that no appeal fee applies to an affordable housing placement application when an administrative decision is appealed pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 4, Article 1 (Appeal of Administrative Decisions to Council).
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. REQUESTS TO USE THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TO CONDUCT CANDIDATE FORUMS FROM THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OF BEVERLY HILLS/BEVERLY HILLS NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND THE SOUTHWEST BEVERLY HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
Comment: The Municipal League of Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association (jointly), and the Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association are requesting that the City Council waive the fees for use of City facilities and staff costs for City Council and City Treasurer candidate forums.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT SENT BY CITY MANAGER GEORGE CHAVEZ ON ASSEMBLY BILL 2000 (GABRIEL) MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES.
Comment: On March 23, 2022, staff from Assemblymember Gabriel’s office contacted the City requesting a letter of support be sent for Assembly Bill 2000 (“AB 2000”) Motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed: off-street parking facilities due to the Committee hearing that occurred on April 4, 2022. This bill makes it a crime for a person to engage in a motor vehicle speed contest in an offstreet parking facility or an exhibition of speed in an offstreet parking facility. Staff is requesting the City Council to ratify the letter sent by City Manager George Chavez at the direction of the Mayor.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
13. AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA AT 444 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment to Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and The Paley Center for Media at 444 North Rexford Drive.
Item D-13 Agenda Report
14. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MELIK S, INC. AT 444 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Fourth Amendment to Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Melik S, Inc. at 444 North Rexford Drive Item D-14 Agenda Report
15. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MYDATT, INC., DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK FOR SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,487,898.42 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND $1,600,00.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,175,796.84; AND APPROVAL TO ISSUE A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT $1,487,898.42 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURCHASE ORDER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,600,000.00; AND AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED AMBASSADOR SERIVCES INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES; AND ADVANCED APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $512,101.58 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED AMBASSADOR SERVICES INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the agreement and change purchase order with Mydatt, Inc., DBA Block by Block for safety and hospitality services. The Block By Block Beverly Hills Ambassador team provides 24 hour safety and hospitality services in the City's business triangle, S. Beverly Drive and other designated areas. Ambassadors provide permit, field and facility management at the four Beverly Hills Unified School District school campuses that have available fields and athletic facilities. Ambassadors assist residents, merchants, tourists and individuals in need.
Item D-15 Agenda Report
16. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JAM CORPORATION, FOR THE POLICE FACILITY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $243,800; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Jam Corporation, for Police Facility Fire Alarm Upgrade Project.
Item D-16 Agenda Report
17. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO A.J. KIRKWOOD & ASSOCIATES FOR INSTALLATION OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION AT 450 N. REXFORD DRIVE AND 9510 BRIGHTON WAY PARKING STRUCTURES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $511,037; 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, A.J. Kirkwood & Associates for Closed Circuit Television at 450 N. Rexford Drive and 9510 Brighton Way Parking Structures.
Item D-17 Agenda Report
18. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING, FOR THE ON-CALL PAVEMENT REPAIRS PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,377,600 OVER A BASE ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT TERM, AND IF EXTENDED FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL TERMS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED THROUGH FUTURE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETARY PROCESS FOR THREE (3) YEARS; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,515,360 TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT OVER THE BASE ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT TERMS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PALP, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company for on-call pavement repair services in the amount of $1,377,600 over a base one (1) year contract term, and if extended for two (2) additional one-year renewal terms, in the total amount to be determined through future City Council budgetary process for three years of the contract upon successful performance by the Contractor; approve the plans and specifications therefor with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $137,760; and approve the issuance of a purchase order to PALP, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company in the amount of $1,515,360 for the project over the base one (1) year contract term.
Item D-18 Agenda Report
19. A PURCHASE ORDER TO WONDRIES FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $710,900.89 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AND NINE (9) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) / SourceWell bid process and move to approve a purchase order in the amount of $710,900.89 to Wondries Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles.
Item D-19 Agenda Report
E.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE PARKING AUTHORITY FACILITY RATES SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council considers amending the City's fees and charges, and adopts the resolution implementing those changes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and the Board of the Parking Authority considers amending the Parking Authority facility rates schedule, and adopts the resolution implementing these changes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
1. HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S FEBRUARY 10, 2022 DECISION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT ON A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE.
Comment: On February 10, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution conditionally approving a Development Plan Review to allow the construction of a single-family residence with a basement on a multi-family residential property located at 331 North Oakhurst Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filed seeking City Council review, and appeal fees have been paid. The next step is for the City Council to set a date at a future meeting for a Public Hearing to consider the appeal. It is recommended that the hearing be set for May 17, 2022.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
TO CONSIDER:
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY OR ADD LANGUAGE RELATED TO DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS FOR INCREASES IN BUILDING HEIGHT, THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT EXEMPTION FOR ROOFTOP ELEVATOR ENCLOSURES ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT EXEMPTION FOR ROOFTOP DECKING MATERIALS AND PARAPETS ON MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, THE ALLOWABLE ROOFTOPS USES AND STRUCTURES FOR A MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE BUILDING, THE DEFINITION OF A PRIVATE TRAINING CENTER, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCE OR WALL FINISHES. First Reading - For Introduction.
Comment: This item will be continued to the April 26, 2022 formal City Council meeting, at which time the draft ordinance will be presented to the City Council for first reading.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
3. SIX RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AWARDING SIX GOLDEN SHIELD AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF SITES THAT HAVE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE CITY THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING EACH GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: Council will consider adoption of the six resolutions awarding Golden Shield awards to Pioneer Hardware, Harry Harris Shoes, The Luau, Pixie Town, Hans Ohrt Lightweight Bicycles, and Francis-Orr Stationary.
Item F-3 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2818 IN CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: Staff Will return with an amended Urgency Ordinance 20-O-2818 to end both the eviction and rent increase moratoriums effective May 31, 2021; end the repayment period of COVID-19 back rent through May 31, 2023 and the rent increase at the end of the moratorium is limited to 3.10%.
Item G-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: Continued from the March 15, 2022 City Council meeting for further review of the Certificate of Ineligibility for the existing potential historic residence located at 1001 North Roxbury Drive.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: In accordance with Assembly Bill 481, the Beverly Hills Police Department shall obtain approval from the City Council, through a City ordinance which adopts a Military Use Policy. The adoption of the ordinance will grant the Beverly Hills Police Department approval to continue to utilize "military equipment" as defined by California Government Code Section 7070.
Item G-3 Agenda Report
H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 17, 2022
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022
RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 2, 2022
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 3, 2022
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 10, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 10, 2022 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for April 26, 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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