CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY April 12, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
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The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The Special Meeting of the City Council and Parking Authority was called to order 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Annette Saleh
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Wunderlich, Friedman, Mirisch, Gold, Bosse
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF PAST COMMISSIONER — Annette Saleh,
Commission
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Impasta
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate to CEO and Founder Harrison Litvack, recognizing new business/restaurant Impasta on 459North Roxbury Drive. by Mayor Bosse at
Human Relations
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a plaque of recognition and gift to former Human Relations Commissioner Annette Saleh. City Council also awarded her a proclamation for her achievements. Several Commissioners andcommunity members also shared their remarks.
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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.Councilmember Friedman announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDaIert to 888777 if interested toreceive text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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.
None
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 CityCouncil/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 hoursbefore 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 toparticipate as well.
Speakers:
1. Laurie Ackerman re: Polio vaccine, honoring Mayor Bosse with a donation to Rotary International
2. Patrick McMahon re: Crime in Beverly Hills/Gascon recall
3. Leon Schneider re: Speeding cars in the City
4. David Gingold re: Driving in the City
5. Shiva Bagheri re: Gascon recall
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager George Chavez invited Fire Chief Gregory Barton up to the dais to introduce Interim Deputy Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe.
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Gold announced that he attended the Independent Cities Association Meeting two weeks ago and the California Contract Cities Association Board Meeting this past weekend.
D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to 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-4 and D-5
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2022.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022.
ITEM D-3: APPROVED
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates March 8 — March 31, 2022.
ITEM D-4: APPROVED
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates March 8 — March 31, 2022.
ITEM D-5: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
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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 REVENUESFOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Legislative I 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: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13396
7. ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE “0” ON THE 500 BLOCK OF NORTH ARDEN DRIVE SOUTH OF PARK WAY TO NORTH SANTAMONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: Traffic & Parking Commission recommendation establishing a permit zone with a “No Parking, 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Daily, Permit ‘0’ Exempt” regulation.
ITEM D-7: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13397
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 requirementsfor calendar year 2021.
ITEM D-8: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13398
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.
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ITEM D-9: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13399
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 I (Appeal of Administrative Decisions to Council).
ITEM D-1O: APPROVED
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: APPROVED
12. RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT SENT BY CITY MANAGER GEORGE CHAVEZ ON ASSEMBLY BILL 2000 (GABRIEL) MOTOR VEHICLE SPEEDCONTESTS 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 (“AB2000”) 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 offstreetparking facility or an exhibition of speed in an offstreet parking facility. Staff isrequesting the City Council to ratify the letter sent by City Manager George Chavez at the direction of the Mayor.ITEM D-12: APPROVED
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 NorthRexford Drive.
ITEM D-13: APPROVED
AMENDMENT TO LEASE -AG# 240-22
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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: APPROVED
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE -AG# 241-22
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 $160000.00 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.
AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED AMBASSADOR SERVICES
INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES 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 andhospitality 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.
Councilmember Wunderlich pulled the item to highlight additional allocations forsafety measures.
MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item D-15 as follows:
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
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NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,487,898.42 FOR THE SERVICESDESCRIBED, AND
APPROVAL TO ISSUE A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00 FOR A NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT $1,487,898.42 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED; ANDAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 PURCHASE ORDER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
$1,600,000.00.
AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED
AMBASSADOR SERVICES INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES
ADVANCED APPROVAL
FROM THE GENERAL
SUPPORT ENHANCED
BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED
OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $512,101.58
FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO
AMBASSADOR SERVICES INCLUDING
SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES.
Ayes:
Noes:
CARRI ED
Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
None.
ITEM D-15: APPROVED
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-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $243,800; ANDAPPROVAL 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: APPROVED, AG# 242-22
17. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO A.J. KIRKWOOD &
INSTALLATION OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION AT 450
AND 9510 BRIGHTON WAY PARKING STRUCTURES; AND
ASSOCIATES FOR
N. REXFORD DRIVE
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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 acontract to the lowest responsible bidder, A.J. Kirkwood & Associates for Closed Circuit Television at 450 N. Rexford Drive and 9510 Brighton Way ParkingStructures.
ITEM D-17: APPROVED, AG# 243-22
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 TVVO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWALTERMS, 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 PROJECTOVER 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) yearcontract 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; approvethe 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: APPROVED, AG# 244-22
19. A PURCHASE ORDER TO WONDRIES FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED 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: APPROVED
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Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
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.
Jeff Muir, Director of Finance, presented information related to this item.Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Darian Bojeaux
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to adopt as amended item E-1 as follows:
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.
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Ayes: Wunderlich, Friedman, Gold, and Bosse.
Noes: Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM E-I: ADOPTED AS AMENDED, RES# 22-R-13400, RES# PA-R-22-161 F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’SFEBRUARY 10, 2022 DECISION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING ADEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLEFAMILY 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 asingle-family residence with a basement on a multi-family residential property locatedat 331 North Oakhurst Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filedseeking 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.City Planner Timothea Tway presented information related to the item.
Speaker:
1. Steve Mayer
2. Robert BlockCouncil provided their questions and comments.
ITEM F-I: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, ABSENT OBJECTIO PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR JUNE 21, 2022
TO CONSIDER:
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY OR ADD LANGUAGE RELATED TODEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS FOR INCREASES IN BUILDINGHEIGHT, THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT EXEMPTION FOR ROOFTOP ELEVATORENCLOSURES ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHTEXEMPTION FOR ROOFTOP DECKING MATERIALS AND PARAPETS ONMULTI-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, ANDREQUIREMENTS FOR FENCE OR WALL FINISHES. First Reading — For Introduction.
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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.
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Darian Bojeaux
ITEM F-2: AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF, AND ABSENT OBJECTION, MATTER CONTINUED BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR TO APRIL 26, 2022
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.
Urban Designer Mark Odell presented information related to the item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item F-3 as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING THE LUAU A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING HARRY HARRIS SHOES A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCERESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING PIONEER HARDWARE A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING PIXIE TOWN A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCERESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING HANS OHRT LIGHTWEIGHT BICYCLES A GOLDEN
SHIELD CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OFCULTURAL IMPORTANCE City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING FRANCIS-ORR STATIONERY CO. A GOLDEN SHIELD
CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL
IMPORTANCE; AND
THAT EACH GOLDEN SHIELD BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM F-3: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13401, RES# 22-R-134O2 RES# 22-R-13403, RES# 22-R-13404, RES# 22-R-13405, AND RES# 22-R-13406
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-2818 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 20-0-2818 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 rentincrease at the end of the moratorium is limited to 3.10%.Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Helen Morales presented information related to the item.
Speakers:
1. Linda Sooker
2. Ithiel Rosenfeld
3. Philip Blustein
4. Easter Noda
5. Michael
6. Susan Collins7. Speaker 7
8. Frances Miller
9. Lisa Pauletti
10. Shiva Bagheri11. Kimberly Reiss
12. Zoe Koufopolous
Telephone Comments:
1. Alan
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2. Wei-na Huang
3. Simm Abadi
4. Tracy
5. Joy Siegel6. Mark Elliot
7. Roger Lerrick8. Marvin Egorin
9. Alma Ordaz
10. John Luca11. Frances Harper
12. Michael Newmann
Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Anonymous
2. Jeannie Chow
3. Lynn and Gordon Zuiderweg
4. Anonymous
5. Martha Stevens6. Linda Carolei
7. Audrey Linden
8. Maureen Berry9. Alex and Angelina Woodbury
10. Raphael and Francisca Sanzio11. J.S. Gienger12. Tom Thompson and Charlene Amateau
13. Roger14. Andrew Dzedulionis
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold seconded by Councilmember Wunderlich to approve item G-2 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-2818 IN
CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO
RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS” BE
INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2022 FOR DISCUSSION OF DEFINITIONS, AND JUNE 21,2022 TO DISCUSS THE CPI
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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 residencelocated at 1001 North Roxbury Drive.
Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich presented information related to the item.
Council provided their questions and comments.Speakers:
1. David Silvas
2. Kimberly Reiss3. George Milistein
4. Murray Fischer
5. Josh Flagg
6. Jill Collins7. Rebecca Pynoos
8. Marc Teren
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item G-2 as follows:
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ORDER REVIEW OF THE ISSUANCE AND
APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXISTIN G POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH
ROXBURY DRIVE
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-2: COUNCIL ORDERED A REWEW OF THE ISSUANCE AND
APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXISTING POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE; STAFF TO RETURN AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING WITH MORE
INFORMATION AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE ITEM
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. FirstReading — For Introduction.
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Military Use Policy. The adoption of the ordinance will grant the Beverly Hills PoliceDepartment approval to continue to utilize “military equipment” as defined by California Government Code Section 7070.
Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese presented information related to the item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item G-3 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICYIN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481” BE INTRODUCED ANDREAD BY TITLE ONLY Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-3: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THEMEETING OF APRIL 26, 2022 FOR ADOPTION H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of February 17, 2022 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022RENT 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, 2022PLANNING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of March 10, 2022 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2022.There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 2:09 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
April 12, 2022
this 21 day of May, 2023
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
JULI N A. G D, .D., MAYORICHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.