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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
September 12, 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 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]
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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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF PAST COMMISSIONERS
- Planning Commission: Andy Licht
- Planning Commission: Thomas C. Hudnut
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Pompadour
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 on any matter not on the agenda 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 August 17 – September 1, 2022.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates August 17 – September 1, 2022.
Item D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-O-2818 IN CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION OF BUSINESS TAX PENALTIES AND INTEREST. First Reading - For Introduction.
Comment: Consideration and review of draft ordinance to repeal the business tax regulation waiving interest and penalties on outstanding business taxes.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
4. TO SUPPORT THE DELTA CONVEYANCE PROJECT.
Comment: It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution in support of the Delta Conveyance Project.
Item D-4 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
5. SALARY SCHEDULE; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $197,600 FROM VARIOUS FUNDS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the City-Wide Salary Schedule to reflect changes resulting from previously negotiated COLA increases, reclassification processes and department reorganization.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CAMDEN 1, LLC, CAMDEN 2, LLC, CAMDEN 3, LLC, CAMDEN 4, LLC, AND CAMDEN 5, LLC, FOR USE OF ROOFTOP AT 433 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a license agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Camden 1, LLC, Camden 2, LLC, Camden 3, LLC, Camden 4, LLC, and Camden 5, LLC for the use of rooftop space at 433 North Camden Drive.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AGREEMENT WITH FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND RELATED TRAINING OF NEW EQUIPMENT AND CURRENT SOFTWARE; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $125,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF CRIME SCENE RECONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND RELATED TRAINING OF NEW EQUIPMENT AND CURRENT SOFTWARE.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Faro Technologies, Inc.; and a purchase order to Faro Technologies, Inc. for a total not to exceed amount of $125,000.00 for the purchase of crime scene reconstruction equipment, maintenance and related training of new equipment and current software.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH UMRO REALTY CORP. DBA THE AGENCY AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and UMRO Realty Corp. DBA The Agency at 331 Foothill Road.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. A. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, SYBLON REID CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,370,000; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,452,200 TO SYBLON REID CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
B. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MISSION CRITICAL PARTNERS, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY-WIDE SIREN SYSTEM; AND
APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,678 FOR THE CORRESPONDING AGREEMENT.
Comment: A. Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder Syblon Reid Construction, Inc., for the outdoor warning siren system in the amount of $1,370,000; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 6% (for a total not to exceed amount of $1,452,200) and delegate the authority to approve change orders within the Council approved purchase order amount to the Director of Public Works and Transportation; and approve the issuance of a purchase order to Syblon Reid Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,452,200, and pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), City Council will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
B. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 03-20 with Mission Critical Partners, LLC (MCP) for additional professional services related to the outdoor warning siren system; and approve to increase the purchase order in the amount of $153,678.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE ROBERTSON BOULEVARD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REBID THE PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council reject all bids received for the Robertson Boulevard Sidewalk Improvement Project and direct staff to rebid the project.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATED TO MEDICAL USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONES IN THE CITY.
Comment: A draft ordinance to replace and adopt the regulations of the Medical Conversion Urgency Ordinance (Urgency Ordinance No. 20-O-2826), per the direction of the City Council. The City Council will also consider a recommendation to find the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATED TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS FOR WALLS, FENCES, AND HEDGES IN CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY AND ALL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE CITY; AND CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION TO FIND THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15061(B) (3) AND 15305 OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
Comment: Per the direction of the City Council and based on the recommendation of the Planning Commission, adopt an Ordinance increasing the maximum allowable height of walls, fences, and hedges in single-family zones in the Central Area and multi-family zones in the Central Area. The City Council will also consider a recommendation to find the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Item E-2 Agenda Report
3. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTINUANCE REQUEST RELATED TO THE APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 11, 2022 TO CONSIDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S AUGUST 26, 2021 DECISION DENYING A HISTORIC INCENTIVE PERMIT TO ALLOW WAIVERS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE.
Comment: On August 26, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution denying a Historic Incentive Permit to allow certain waivers/deviations from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code for the property located at 910 North Bedford Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filed seeking City Council approval to allow certain waivers/deviations from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and appeal fees have been paid. On October 26, 2021, the City Council set the appeal hearing for the first meeting in April 2022, which was subsequently continued to October 11, 2022 at the request of the property owner. However, the property owner has submitted a second request to continue the appeal hearing for an additional six month period in order to provide additional time to explore alternative design options.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. 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 of 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 F-1 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. Rent Stabilization Commission - Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022
Traffic and Parking Commission - Regular Meeting of August 4, 2022
Arts and Culture Commission - Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022
Public Works Commission - Regular Meeting of August 11, 2022
Health and Safety Commission - Regular Meeting of August 22, 2022
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting of August 25, 2022 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 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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