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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
May 10, 2022
7:00 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.
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- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
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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. CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT
- Human Relations Commission - Laura Margo
- Human Relations Commission - Vered Elkouby Nisim
2. RECOGNITION OF PAST COMMISSIONERS
- Health and Safety Commission - Daniel Nazarian
- Planning Commission - Lori Greene Gordon
3. PROCLAMATION to recognize retiring Team Beverly Hills cofounder and facilitator Larry Kohn
4. PROCLAMATION – The City of Beverly Hills Recognizes National Public Works Week as May 15-21, 2022
5. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – andSons Chocolatiers
6. 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 19 – May 2, 2022.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 19 – May 2, 2022.
Item D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING 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. Second Reading – For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance amends several sections in the zoning chapter of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, including small semantic changes, minor modification of regulations to conform to existing City practice or accepted building standards and practices, and removal or addition of code language that will make the original intent of various code sections clearer. The amendments do not consist of substantive changes to the code, and will provide additional flexibility for activities related to property maintenance and minor improvements.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
4. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2818 IN CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS. Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: This 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. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT VARIOUS STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS; AND
APPROVAL OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE COMMISSION ON THE STATE OF HATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative / Lobby Committee recommendations for a position of support for various state legislative bills not addressed in the City's adopted 2022 Legislative Platform as well as approval of a letter of support for funding for the Commission on the State of Hate in the state's fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. AGREEMENT WITH LEIGHTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CIP PROJECTS; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $191,119 TO LEIGHTON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE CORRESPONDING AGREEMENT.
Comment: This agreement is for additional geotechnical engineering services for CIP projects.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DESIGN OF A SECOND ENTRANCE/EXIT TO THE WILSHIRE/RODEO METRO PURPLE LINE STATION ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WILSHIRE BOULEVARD; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HDR ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $9,790,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) for design of a second entrance/exit to the Wilshire/Rodeo Metro Purple Line Station on the north side of Wilshire Boulevard, and approve a purchase order in the amount of $9,790,000 (which includes a contingency in the amount of $891,323 (approximately 10%) for these consulting services.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CANNON CORPORATION TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $352,654 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $763,547 TO CANNON CORPORATION FOR THE CORRESPONDING AGREEMENT.
Comment: This agreement is for pavement design and additional engineering services for the Coldwater Can?on Water Main Replacement Project and as-needed Engineering Services.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES ANIMAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE TIME APPROPRIATION FOR $89,837 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR ANIMAL SERVICES COSTS PROVIDED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-22; AND
APPROVAL OF CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES FOR ANIMAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,837 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22; AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR AN OUTGOING APPROPRIATION OF $104,166.05 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO FUND THE ANNUAL MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022-23 THROUGH 2025-26, AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FUTURE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE DURATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council authorizes (1) the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the City of Los Angeles for animal care and control services, (2) an appropriation in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 for one-time services costs of $89,837, (3) approval of a change purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $89,837 for FY 2021-22; (4) approval of an ongoing appropriation in the amount of $104,166.05 from the General Fund to fund the MOA starting in FY 2022-23, and authorizes the City Manager to approve future purchase orders for the duration of the MOA in the annual not-to-exceed amount of $184,166.05.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR CCTV, ALPR, WIFI, AND FIBER OPTIC AS-NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BY SELECT ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $677,455.87; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: This project provided for installation of approximately 273 cameras, 3600 linear feet of conduit, 2800 linear feet of fiber optic cable, and 9 pull boxes citywide. These improvements increased public safety and enhanced the City's fiber optic network.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $303,185.21 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NINE (9) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES; A PURCHASE ORDER TO CDWG, INC. FOR MOBILE DATA TERMINALS, AND WIRELESS DATA EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $108,000; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH VIGILANT SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE, LICENSING, AND INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGITION SYSTEMS, AND
APPROVE A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE INC. FOR THE PURCHASE, LICENSING, AND INSTALLATION OF IN-CAR VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEMS, AND APPROVE A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000; AND
APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE VEHICLE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $483,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED IN-CAR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council (1) move to waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) / SourceWell bid process, (2) move to approve a purchase order in the amount of $303,185.21 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles, (3) move to approve a purchase order in the amount of $108,000 to CDWG for the purchase of specified equipment, (4) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Vigilant Solutions, LLC and approve a purchase order for $250,000 to Vigilant Solutions, LLC for the purchase of specified equipment, (5) authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. and approve a purchase order for $125,000 to Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the purchase of specified equipment and (6) approve an appropriation from the Vehicle Fund in the amount of $483,000 for the purchase of specified in-car electronic equipment.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
1. HEARING DATE FOR A REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S MARCH 2, 2022 DECISION ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE .
Comment: This item provides an opportunity for the City Council to set a hearing date for the call up review of the Certificate of Ineligibility for the property located at 1001 North Roxbury Drive.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
TO CONSIDER:
2. AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADOPT AN UPDATED SAFETY ELEMENT.
Comment: The Safety Element of the General Plan was updated in compliance with state law. The Safety Element includes high-level goals and policies that address preparedness methods and mitigation efforts to address risks associated with natural and man-made disasters as well as climate change. The revised Safety Element documents were previously reviewed by the Planning Commission at their March 24, 2022 meeting, and the Commission unanimously adopted a resolution recommending approval of these documents to the City Council. The City Council will also consider finding the project exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item E-2 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST BY MAYOR BOSSE TO CONSIDER SALARY INCREASES FOR SWORN POLICE EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION - FIRST PUBLIC MEETING TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT.
Comment: First public meeting for the Council to receive public comment related to the compensation of the City's sworn Police employees of the Police Officers Association (POA) and Police Management Association (PMA).
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. UPDATE ON FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS AND FORECAST IN PREPARATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET PROCESS, AND
APPROVAL OF A GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $34,960.32 FOR LIBRARY EXPENDITURES FUNDED BY DONATION, AND
APPROVAL OF AN ADVANCED APPROPRIATION OF $180,193 FROM THE CABLE TELEVISION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDS FOR RECORDING AND BROADCASTING EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
Comment: This report provides an update on General Fund financial results as of the third quarter of fiscal year 2021-22 and forecast through year end. This report also requests approval of a one-time appropriation of a donation from the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
3. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRISCH FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO SUPPORT A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
Comment: Councilmember Mirisch is requesting the City Council discuss the adoption of a resolution in support of a woman’s right to choose.
Item F-3 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 6, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 7, 2022 DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 7, 2022 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
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