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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
April 26, 2022
7:10 PM*
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically; and may view the meeting through live webcast or 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
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- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk at the meeting
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. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATION
1. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Traffic and Parking Commission - Lisa Kay Schwartz
2. RECOGNITION OF PAST COMMISSIONER
- Traffic and Parking Commission - Jacob Manaster
3. PRESENTATION – The City of Beverly Hills recognizes April as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month with a proclamation – a recognition of the importance of culture, arts and creativity in the state by the California Arts Council, and Californians for the Arts.
4. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Tom’s Toys
5. 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 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 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 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
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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April 1 – 18, 2022.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 1 – 18, 2022.
Item D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. Second Reading – For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance adopts a Military Use Policy and grants approval to the Beverly Hills Police Department to continue to utilize "military equipment" as defined by California Government Code Section 7070.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
4. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2818 IN CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS. First Reading - For Introduction.
Comment: This amended urgency ordinance ends the May 31, 2021 eviction and rent increase moratoriums and ends the repayment period of COVID-19 back rent through May 31, 2023. The rent increase at the end of the moratorium is limited to 3.10%.
Item D-4 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
5. RATIFICATION OF A LETTER SENT BY CITY MANAGER GEORGE CHAVEZ TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY REGARDING SECURITY FOR THE WILSHIRE/LA CIENEGA AND WILSHIRE/RODEO STATIONS.
Comment: On April 14, 2022, the Los Angeles Times published an article where Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has demanded he be granted full control over security for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) transit system and be the sole law enforcement authority for this system. At the direction of Mayor Bosse, City Manager George Chavez sent a letter to Metro’s Board opposing Sheriff Villanueva’s proposal. This item seeks ratification of this letter.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. A LEASE WITH SUN COAST MERCHANDISE CORP. AT 239 SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a lease agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Sun Coast Merchandise Corp. at 239 South Beverly Drive.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AUTHORIZING AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE AN AWARD AGREEMENT WITH METRO FOR THE TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TOC TAP) ROUND 1.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to authorize and delegate to the City Manager the authority to approve and execute an Award Agreement with Metro for the Transit Oriented Communities Technical Assistance Program (TOC TAP) Round 1 for the Feasibility Study of a Class III Bike Boulevard on Clifton Way-Le Doux Road.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. A. AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 TO CLEAN ENERGY RENEWABLE FUELS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $150,000 FOR SUPPLY OF RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS
B. AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 TO GENUINE PARTS COMPANY DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $570,000 FOR SUPPLY OF FLEET PARTS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to (1), approve an appropriation for $70,000 and a change purchase order for a not-to-exceed total of $150,000 to Clean Energy Renewable Fuels for supply of renewable natural gas and (2), approve an appropriation for $200,000 and a change purchase order for a not-to-exceed total of $570,000 to Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts for supply of fleet parts as specified above.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. 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 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE BUILDINGS, THE DEFINITION OF A PRIVATE TRAINING CENTER, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR A FENCE OR WALL FINISHES. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: Consideration and review of a draft ordinance to clean up zoning code regulations. This ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on February 24, 2022 and recommended for approval.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEANS TESTED HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED TO THE RENT SUBSIDY PROGRAM TO THE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff will provide recommendations to City Council for a means tested Housing Assistance Program.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. CITY COUNCIL INSTALLATION FOR ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS AND CITY TREASURER FOLLOWING THE JUNE 7, 2022 ELECTION.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council discuss and provide direction for a preferred location as well as program details for a City Council Installation following the City of Beverly Hills’ Regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 16, 2022
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 17, 2022
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 22, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 14, 2022 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 17, 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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