CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 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 Adjourned 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, Vice Mayor Bosse, and Mayor Wunderlich
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATION
1. CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT
- Architectural Commission - Evan Meyer
- Human Relations Commission -Rose Kaiserman
Mayor Wunderlich, along with the entire City Council virtually recognized newly appointed Architectural Commissioner Evan Meyer and Human Relations Commissioner Rose Kaiserman. Mr. Meyer and Ms. Kaiserman received their certificates of appointment in advance of the meeting.
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2. RECOGNITION — The Human Relations Commission will present Kindness Week activities scheduled February 13-19, 2022.
Mayor Wunderlich, along with the entire City Council virtually presented a proclamation to the Human Relations Commission (HRC) recognizing February 13-19, 2022 as Kindness Week in the City of Beverly Hills. HRC Chair Rhoda Sharp thanked her fellow Commissioners for their contributions and encouraged residents to participate in the Kindness Week activities. Vice Chair Noelle Freeman spoke about the various activities scheduled each day during Kindness Week.
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.
Mayor Wunderlich announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265.
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.
1. David Gingold re: Intersection of Charleville and Gregory Way
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 City Attorney Laurence Wiener announced an upcoming meeting with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and that he would provide the City Council with the results of that meeting at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Wunderlich clarified that the purpose of the meeting is to extend the City Prosecutor’s ability to prosecute state misdemeanors.
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Gold shared information from the Clean Power Alliance regarding the December and January electricity bills that may affect some Beverly Hills residents.
D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Gold, to remove Item D-11 from the agenda, remove Item D-15 for discussion and separate vote, approve the remaining items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items D-5 and D-6 Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 2, 2021.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2021.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 7, 2021.
ITEM D-3: APPROVED
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 2021.
ITEM D-4: APPROVED
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 11, 2022 — January 31, 2022.
ITEM D-5: APPROVED
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 11, 2022 — January 31, 2022.
ITEM D-6: APPROVED
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Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AMENDING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR BALLOT MEASURE
COMMITTEES AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. First Reading - For Introduction.
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 do not 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-7: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022 FOR ADOPTION
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES BY MODIFYING THE WATER CAPACITY CHARGE INCLUDED THEREIN; AND
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES BY MODIFYING THE WATER SUPPLY FEE INCLUDED THEREIN.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the resolutions to amend the water capacity and water supply fees for the comprehensive schedule of taxes, fees, and charges. The amendments will aid in interpreting and implementing these fees for development projects.
ITEM D-8: ADOPTED,
WA TER CAPA CITY CHARGE -RES# 22-R-13381
WATER SUPPLYFEE- RES# 22-R-13382
9. 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-9: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13383
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10. DECLARING A DROUGHT.
Comment: The Public Works Commission recommends the City Council adopt a resolution declaring a drought and promoting water efficiency through increased education and enforcement of water conservation measures.
ITEM D-1O: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13384
APPROVAL OF:
11. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE I LOBBY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSAL AT THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE STATE’S NET ENERGY METERING PROGRAM.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative / Lobby Committee recommendation for a position of support on the proposal at the California Public Utilities Commission regarding changes to the State’s Net Energy Metering Program.
ITEM D-11: REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
12. RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON RODEO DRIVE / SPECIAL
EVENTS I HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH RODEO DRIVE, INC. TO ADD ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AGREEMENT:
AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RODEO DRIVE, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 MARKETING: AND
APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR RODEO DRIVE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $178,332.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Rodeo Drive Committee / Special Events / Holiday Program Committee recommendation to expand the scope of work of Rodeo Drive, Inc. to include the production and distribution of eight podcast episodes. Additionally, this item seeks Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Rodeo Drive, Inc. for this work and an increase of $20,000 to the consideration of the Agreement for a total not exceed amount of $178,332 as well as approval of a Fiscal Year 2021-2022 change purchase order for the increase in the consideration.
ITEM D-12: APPROVED, AG# 119-22
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13. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL CVB I MARKETING COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS
CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU TO ADD ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS
CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROMOTION OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022; AND
APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR
THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,480,990.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council CVB / Marketing Committee recommendation to expand the scope of work of the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau to include the production and distribution of the “Feel Good” TV Campaign. Additionally, this item requests the City Council approve an appropriation of $50,000 from the City’s general fund to the Tourism & Marketing to assist with covering the expenses associated with this marketing campaign.
ITEM D-13: APPROVED
14. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH UNITED TALENT AGENCY, LLC AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and United Talent Agency, LLC at 331 Foothill Road.
ITEM D-14: APPROVED, AG# 120-22
15. A. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6 LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COVERED 6 LLCIDGP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,719,180.54 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,414,872.50.
B. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $817,041.87 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,912,549.71.
C. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,793,743.56.
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Comment: This item requests the City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Covered 6 LLCIDGP International and Amendment No. 5 to the agreement with Nastec International, Inc. for armed uniformed security services to change the consideration of each agreement to be a total not to exceed of the amount set forth in authorized purchase orders and to extend the terms of each agreement through June 30, 2023. Additionally, the City Council is being asked to approve a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 change purchase order in an amount of $1,719,180.54 for a total not to exceed amount of $4,414,872.50 for Covered 6 LLC’DGP International and approve a Fiscal Year 2020-2021 change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. in an amount of $817,041 .87 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,912,549.71.
Mayor Wunderlich requested a discussion of the proposed contracts and the historical levels of private security in the City. Police Chief Mark Stainbrook provided a crime statistics report.
ITEM D-15: APPROVED
COVERED 6 LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL -AG# 121-22
NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. -AG# 122-22
16. PROPOSED BIKE LANE ON SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the installation of a Class II Bike Lane without removal of vehicle travel lanes or on-street parking on southbound San Vicente Boulevard from north of Clifton Way to Wilshire Boulevard.
ITEM D-16: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Bosse, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
This being the time and place set, a public hearing was held to consider:
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1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE §10-3-1 00 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. First Reading — For Introduction.
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.
The notice of the hearing was published as required by law and an affidavit to this effect is on file with the City Clerk.
The report of the City Planner and the record of the Community Development Department on this matter are made a part of the record of this hearing.
Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich introduced City Planner Timothea Tway who provided background information on the item. She discussed the Planning Commission action on November 18, 2021, the Alternative Parking Facility (APF) program, the existing pilot program provisions, the location and height proposed regulations, floor area exemption proposed regulations, use of APF proposed regulations, the proposed regulations, public noticing and public comments/correspondence received, the fiscal impact, and the staff recommendation.
The Applicant’s representative Murray Fischer and Dustin Hicks provided comments on the project.
Written Comment Read into the Record:
1. Todd Johnson — CEO & President, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce There were no other members of the public who wished to comment. Mayor Wunderlich closed the public hearing.
City Council provided questions and comments. Council supported moving forward with the item.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to introduce and read by title only, advance to the meeting of February 15, 2022, Item E-1 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING
BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE §10-3-1 00 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
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Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Bosse, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM E-1: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022 FOR ADOPTION
F. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST FROM VICE MAYOR BOSSE TO DISCUSS ADDITION OF CCTV CAMERAS TO RESIDENTIAL ALLEYS.
Comment: This item provides an update to the City’s current CCTV program and details near-term plans for camera locations, patrol deployment and technological opportunities which will provide added visual patrols.
Vice Mayor Bosse spoke about the item and provided her comments and suggestions.
Police Chief Mark Stainbrook provided information about the CCTV cameras in the alley and spoke about other technologies that the Police Department may be using in the future.
City Council provided their comments and suggestions.
ITEM F-I: COUNCIL PROWDED COMMENTS AND DIRECTION TO STAFF
2. RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA A. CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS AND CONSIDERATION OF A BALLOT MEASURE AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALl FORN IA;
B. REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS’ REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 WITH
THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAME DATE,
AND DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY
CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE, OVERSEE AND CANVASS THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION;
C. ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022.
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Comment: This item requests City Council approval on resolutions related to the Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Regular Municipal Election as required by law.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed provided background information on the item. She discussed the three resolutions for Council adoption.
Council supported the adoption of the resolutions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Gold, to adopt Item F-2 as follows:
RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALl FORNIA
A. CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 FOR
THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND CONSIDERATION OF A
BALLOT MEASURE AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA;
B. REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF
THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS’ REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE
DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAME DATE, AND
DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRARRECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE, OVERSEE AND CANVASS THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION;
C. ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES’
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE REGULAR
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Bosse, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM F-2: ADOPTED
CALLING AND GIWNG NOTICE -RES# 22-R-133385
CONSOLIDATION -RES# 22-R-13386
CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS -RES# 22-R-13387
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G. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 23, 2021
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of December 16, 2021 RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 5, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 6, 2022 DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 6, 2022 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 12, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 13, 2022 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 24, 2022 ITEM G-1: NO ACTION TAKEN
H. OTHER BUSINESS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2022.
There being no further business, Mayor Wunderlich, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 12th day of April, 2022
HUMA AHMED, City erk
LILI BOSSE, MAYOR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.