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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
June 21, 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.
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
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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
- Planning Commission - Theresa M. Kaplan
2. RECOGNITION OF PAST COMMISSIONERS
- Cultural Heritage Commission - Noah Furie
- Traffic and Parking Commission - Jay Solnit
3. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Beverly Hills Small Animal Hospital
4. 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
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS NOT 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 June 7, 2022 – June 15, 2022.
Item D-1 Agenda Report
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates June 7, 2022 – June 15, 2022.
Item D-2 Agenda Report
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve the Resolution to adopt a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022/23 funded by SENATE BILL 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
4. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (LILIANA FILIPOVIC), CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION (JOSH FLAGG), HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION (ERICA FELSENTHAL, PHD), HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (RHODA J. SHARP), PLANNING COMMISSION (MYRA DEMETER, PHD), PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (WENDY E. NYSTROM); RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION (LOU MILKOWSKI, NEAL BASEMEN, AND KATHY BRONTE), AND TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION (RON SHALOWITZ).
Comment: Reappoints Arts and Culture Commissioner Liliana Filipovic, Cultural Heritage Commissioner Josh Flagg, Health and Safety Commissioner Erica Felsenthal, PhD, Human Relations Commissioner Rhoda J. Sharp, Planning Commissioner Myra Demeter, PhD, Public Works Commissioner Wendy E. Nystrom; Rent Stabilization Commissioner Lou Milkowski, Neal Basemen, and Kathy Bronte), and Traffic and Parking Commissioner Ron Shalowitz to a second term of four years each.
Item D-4 Agenda Report
5. 2022 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM.
Comment: This item updates the City Council adopted 2022 Legislative Platform to add a statement on supporting economic, social, and other sanctions against Russia until such a time Russia withdraws from the Ukraine.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. AUTHORIZE THE LITIGATION COMMITTEE TO MAKE INSURANCE PROCUREMENT RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO BIND INSURANCE COVERAGE AND APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $10 MILLION FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023; AND
AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,685,250 TO THE GENERAL LIABILITY FUND AND $14,750 TO THE WORKERS’COMPENSATION FUND FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Litigation Committee (Vice Mayor Julian A. Gold, MD and Councilmember Lester Friedman) to make insurance procurement recommendations for FY 2022-23, authorize the City Manager to bind insurance coverage and approve the related purchase order for up to $11.7 million to Alliant Insurance Services for payment of insurance premiums and annual broker fees, and authorize appropriations of $1,685,250 and $14,750 for insurance premiums to the General Liability Fund and the Workers' Compensation Fund, respectively.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AN AGREEMENT WITH DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. FOR THE UPFITTING OF VARIOUS TYPES OF PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $180,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 TO DANA SAFETY SUPPLY FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Dana Safety Supply for the upfitting of various types of public safety vehicles and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $180,000 for Fiscal Year 2022/23 to Dana Safety Supply for these services. This Agreement will have a five-year term and commence on July 1, 2022.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. AGREEMENT WITH RODEO DRIVE, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 MARKETING; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,998.
Comment: This Agreement provides funding to Rodeo Drive Inc. for marketing the City in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and authorizes the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $184,998.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CIVIC ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $540,530.
Comment: This Agreement provides funding to the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association for business attraction and retention services in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and authorizes the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $540,530.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROMOTION OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,261,470.
Comment: This Agreement provides funding to the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau for promotion of the City in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and authorizes the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $4,261,470.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. AN AGREEMENT WITH CONDUENT STATE & LOCAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PHOTO RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $820,560.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND
REQUEST FOR ONGOING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,000; AND
REQUEST TO WAIVE CITY PERMIT FEES RELATED TO REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PHOTO RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. for Photo Red Light Enforcement Program Services and authorize the approval of a purchase order in the not to exceed amount of $820,560.00 for FY 2022-23. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a request for ongoing appropriation of funds in the amount of $79,000. Staff also recommends that City Council waive the City permit fees related to the removal, installation, and maintenance of photo red light enforcement system equipment for the term of the agreement. Additionally, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve purchase orders for the term of the agreement.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP D/B/A ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE STAFFING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY JAIL AND;
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $933,161; AND
REQUEST FOR ONGOING APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,152.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services for the staffing and maintenance of the Beverly Hills city jail. Staff also recommends the approval of a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in an amount not to exceed $933,161. Additionally, Staff recommends that the City Council approve a request for ongoing appropriation of funds in the amount of $95,152.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
13. A. FOURTH RENEWAL OF PERMISSION AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL CITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LTD. (UNIVERSAL ORLANDO) FOR USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD
B. FOURTH RENEWAL OF PERMISSION AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC (UNIVERSAL JAPAN) FOR USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD
C. PERMISSION AGREEMENT WITH BEIJING INTERNATIONAL RESORT CO., LTD. THEME PARK AND RESORT MANAGEMENT BRANCH (UNIVERSAL BEIJING) FOR USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the permission agreements with Universal City Development Partners, LTD. (Universal Orlando), Universal City Studios LLC (Universal Japan), and Beijing International Resort Co., LTD. Theme Park and Resort Management Branch (Universal Beijing) for use of the Beverly Hills shield in each theme park for a duration of five years. The City will receive a total of $30,000 per agreement over the course of the five-year agreements for a total licensing revenue of $90,000 from all three agreements combined.
Item D-13 Agenda Report
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BBS CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE POLICE FACILITY ROLL-CALL ROOM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $175,000; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CHARITABLE PLEDGE AGREEMENT WITH THE MARILYN AND JEFFREY KATZENBERG FOUNDATION FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ROLL CALL ROOM; AND
ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION FROM THE MARILYN AND JEFFREY KATZENBERG FOUNDATION FOR NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $175,000 FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ROLL CALL ROOM PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZE A CAPITAL ASSEST FUND APPROPRIATION OF $175,000 FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND.
Comment: Staff Recommends approval of the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, BBS Construction, for improvements to the roll-call room at the Police Department in the amount of $165,636 with a contingency of $9,364.00 for a total not to exceed amount of $175,000. Staff also recommends the acceptance of the donation from The Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Foundation for the renovation of the police department's roll call room.
Item D-14 Agenda Report
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THERMAL CONCEPTS INC., FOR THE FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $174,827.52; 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, Thermal Concepts Inc., for Fire Station Headquarters Chiller Replacement.
Item D-15 Agenda Report
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR DRILLING OF NESTED MONITORING WELL AT 2323 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD PROJECT BY ABUNDANT WATER WELLS, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $797,624.93; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: This project provided for the installation of a nested monitoring well at the City's Sand Pit site located at 2323 South La Cienega Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles. With the monitoring well, the City can sample and test the water quality from three different zones, the lowest being 445 feet deep.
Item D-16 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. 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. A timely appeal of the decision was filed and appeal fees have been paid. Per a request from the appellant, it is recommended that the City Council continue the appeal hearing to a future date.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
2. CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT’S MARCH 2, 2022 ISSUANCE AND APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE.
Comment: The City Council will review the Community Development Director's March 2, 2022 Decision issuing a Certificate of Ineligibility for 1001 North Roxbury Drive.
Item E-2 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY MANAGER.
Comment: The City Council will meet on Monday to consider the potential appointment of a City Manager and potential contract terms. If City Council consensus is reached regarding this matter, a draft agreement will be publically circulated on Monday evening and will be considered for approval at this time on the agenda.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
Item F-1 Revised Agenda Report
2. REPORT ON CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) DATA AND THE RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE (RSO) ANNUAL RENT INCREASE.
Comment: Staff will present a report to City Council on the May to May CPI index regarding the allowable rent increase for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROVIDING PAY FOR PERFORMANCE FOR THE 2021-22 FISCAL YEAR TO THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK.
Comment: This resolution provides performance pay for the City Manager and City Clerk pursuant to in their employment agreements with the City.
Item F-3 Agenda Report
4. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council approve the amended and restated Executive Employee Compensation Plan.
Item F-4 Agenda Report
5. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION OF BEVERLY HILLS PART-TIME UNIT.
Comment: The Memorandum of Understanding with the Beverly Hills Municipal Employees’ Association (Part-Time) expired October 8, 2021. Negotiations have now concluded and the process required by Article 5 of Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code for adopting a Memorandum of Understanding has been completed, resulting in a new two year term agreement for Council approval.
Item F-5 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 12, 2022
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 2, 2022 Item G-1 Agenda Report
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council meeting for July 12, 2022 will be an Installation Ceremony of the newly elected City Councilmembers and City Treasurer, pending final election results.
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