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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING August 23, 2022
7:00 PM*
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
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/Parking Authority 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
On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- 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/Parking Authority. 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/Parking Authority discretion. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT
- Jeff Wolfe - Planning Commission
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Comoncy Café
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.
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/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 City Council/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 hours before 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 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
* Metropolitan Water District’s emergency repairs to a critical imported water pipeline and a call to eliminate outdoor watering September 6 to September 20, 2022. Robert Welch, Utilities General Manager
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. FIRST AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF SECOND-FLOOR OFFICE TENANT SPACES AT 439 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve an amendment to a brokerage agreement with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc., extending the term and allowing additional suites with upcoming vacancies to be included in the agreement.
Item D-1 Agenda Report
2. SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND FORWARD BEVERLY HILLS, INC. (DBA KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY) AT 439 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE, SUITE 300.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve an amendment to an existing lease with Forward Beverly Hills, Inc. at 439 North Cañon Drive, Suite 300, extending the term for five years through August 31, 2027.
Item D-2 Agenda Report
E.
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 July 22 – August 16, 2022.
Item E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates July 22 – August 16, 2022.
Item E-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES TO PAY THE BONDED AND OTHER VOTER-APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
Comment: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution fixing the rate of taxes for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 to $ 0.041611 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
4. DESIGNATING THE CITY’S VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2022 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Comment: This item proposes a Resolution of the Council of the City of Beverly Hills to designate the City's voting delegate and alternates for the 2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Item E-4 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
5. THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY LIAISON COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT, OPPOSE, AND/OR REMAIN NEUTRAL ON PROPOSITION 27 AS WELL AS VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS, INCLUDING A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER NAZARIAN FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER TAKING A POSITION ON SENATE BILL 930 (WIENER) – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: HOURS OF SALE.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative/Lobby Committee's (“Committee”) recommendations for the position of support, oppose and/or remain neutral on Proposition 27 as well as various federal and state legislative bills not addressed in the City's adopted 2022 Legislative Platform. It also includes a recommendation of the Committee on Senate Bill 930 as Councilmember Nazarian is requesting the City Council to consider taking a position on this bill.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. AGREEMENT WITH CANNON CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SUMMIT/LAUREL EASEMENT RESTORATION; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $180,391 TO CANNON CORPORATION FOR THE CORRESPONDING AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve an agreement with Cannon Corporation for engineering services and approve a purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $180,391 to Cannon Corporation for the corresponding agreement.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to hold a Countywide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-waste) Event scheduled for September 24, 2022.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. FIFTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MELIK S, INC. (DBA KELLY’S COFFEE AND FUDGE FACTORY) AT 444 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Fifth Amendment to Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Melik S, Inc. at 444 North Rexford Drive Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON/ CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU (CVB)/ MARKETING COMMITTEE TO CARRYOVER UNUSED FUNDING OF $125,664 FROM THE CVB FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET TO THE CVB FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET; AND
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON/ CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU (CVB)/ MARKETING COMMITTEE TO CARRYOVER UNUSED FUNDING OF $126,500 FROM THE TOURISM AND MARKETING FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET AND REAPPROPRIATE THIS AMOUNT TO THE CVB FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET; AND
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON/ CVB/ MARKETING COMMITTEE TO INCREASE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND FUNDING FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU; AND
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 2022-2023; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,500 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,387,970.
Comment: This item provides the recommendation of the City Council Liaison/ CVB/ Marketing Committee to increase the scope of work and funding for the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $126,500 for a total not to exceed amount of $4,387,970. Additionally, it provides the recommendation to approve the carryover funding request from FY21/22 by the CVB in the total amount of $275,664 of which $150,000 was already approved for carryover from FY 21/22 by the City Council at the June 21, 2022 Meeting.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO DATA SPECIALTIES, INC., FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DISPATCH UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $920,427; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the award of a contract to Data Specialties Inc., for the Police Department Dispatch Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Replacement project in the amount of $800,372, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of $120,055 (15%), approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $920,427 and approval of plans and specifications for the UPS Replacement project with respect to design criteria.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE MINOR STRUCTURAL AND FACADE REPAIRS AT 9510 BRIGHTON WAY PARKING STRUCTURE, WITH J.A. URBAN, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $208,394; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to accept the described work with J.A. Urban, Inc., and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. A PURCHASE ORDER TO LONG BEACH BMW MOTORCYCLES FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $105,782.01 FOR PURCHASE OF THREE (3) BMW POLICE MOTORCYCLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) move to waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the LA County Sheriff's Department bid process, and (2) approve a purchase order in the amount of $105,782.01 to Long Beach BMW Motorcycles for the purchase of specified BMW Police Motorcycles.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $277,246.32 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES AND TWO (2) FIRE CHIEF OFFICER VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to 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 $277,246.32 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
F.
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 were paid. On April 12, 2022, the City Council scheduled the appeal hearing for June 21, 2022. On June 21, 2022, the City Council continued the appeal hearing to August 23, 2022.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. DRAFT COMMENT LETTER REGARDING THE DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROJECT AT THE VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS (1008 ELDEN WAY).
Comment: This item provides the Council with the opportunity to provide comments on a draft letter from the City of Beverly Hills to the County of Los Angeles regarding the proposed operational changes at the Virginia Robinson Gardens.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REQUEST BY MAYOR BOSSE TO CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION ON THE FORMATION OF A LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Comment: On December 1, 2020, then Councilmember Bosse requested, and the City Council unanimously supported, exploring the creation a local public health department. At the request of Mayor Bosse, this report will provide information to, and request direction from, the City Council on creating a public health department.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. REQUEST BY MAYOR BOSSE AND COUNCILMEMBER MIRISCH TO DISCUSS THE SIGNATURE VERIFICATION PROCESS BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE FOR THE PETITION TO RECALL LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCÓN.
Comment: This item is a request by Mayor Bosse and Councilmember Mirisch to discuss the signature verification process done by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s Office for the petition to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
Item G-3 Agenda Report
4. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON / NEXT BEVERLY HILLS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE NEXT NIGHT STREET FESTIVAL EVENT;
APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 TO FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,900;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND AUTHENTIC AGENCY FOR EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS NEXT NIGHT STREET FESTIVAL EVENT;
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER FOR AUTHENTIC AGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $142,900 FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS NEXT NIGHT STREET FESTIVAL EVENT; AND
AUTHORIZE A PARTIAL STREET CLOSURE FOR SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE BETWEEN CHARLEVILLE DRIVE AND GREGORY WAY BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022, WITH A FULL CLOSURE FROM 12:00 AM ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 TO 4:00 AM ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022.
Comment: This item requests the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Authentic Agency for event management services for Next Night 2022 and authorize the City Manager to approve a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 purchase order to Authentic Agency in an amount not to exceed $142,900 for Next Night 2022. Additionally, staff is requesting the City Council approve an appropriation from Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $42,900 and authorize a partial street closure of South Beverly Drive between Charleville Drive and Gregory Way beginning at 6:00 PM on October 21, 2022, with a full closure from 12:00 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 to 4:00 AM on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
Item G-4 Agenda Report
5. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON/ RODEO DRIVE/ SPECIAL EVENTS/ HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE REGARDING THE REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF THE 400 BLOCK OF NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE AND TEMPORARY EXEMPTION OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LANDING OF A HELICOPTER FOR "BEVERLY HILLS COP 4." Comment: Staff will provide a report to City Council on the recommendation of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/ Rodeo Drive/ Special Events/ Holiday Program Committee regarding the request to approve a temporary street closure of North Crescent Drive and exemption of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code relating to the landing of a helicopter for the filming of an upcoming motion picture, "Beverly Hills Cop 4." Item G-5 Agenda Report
H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of July 20, 2022
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of July 21, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of July 28, 2022
Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 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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