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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
September 20, 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]
- 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. 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. RECOGNITIONS
2. PROCLAMATIONS - Requested by Councilmember Nazarian, the City of Beverly Hills will commemorate and recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Munich Olympics and the senseless and tragic slaying of 11 members of the Israeli Olympics Team.
3. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT - WEST
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 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 September 2-September 15, 2022.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 2, - September, 15, 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. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance will repeal the business tax regulation waiving interest and penalties on outstanding business taxes.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
4. TO AMEND BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS RELATED TO MEDICAL USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ZONES IN THE CITY. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance will 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 ordinance also finds the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Item D-4 Agenda Report
5. AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HEIGHTS FOR WALLS, FENCES, AND HEDGES IN CERTAIN SINGLE-FAMILY AND ALL MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE CITY. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: Please replace the comment with the following: “This ordinance increases 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 ordinance also finds the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15305 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
Item D-5 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
6. DEED RESTRICTION FOR ROXBURY PARK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approval of the Deed Restriction as part of the application for Per Capita Grant funds from the State Department of Parks and Recreation as previously approved by Council on December 7, 2021.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AND RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED 9600 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN (SAKS PROJECT); AND
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $603,994.95 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Rincon Consultants, Inc. and authorization of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $603,994.95 for consulting services to prepare environmental documentation for the proposed 9600 Wilshire Blvd Specific Plan. All costs associated with the preparation of environmental documents will be borne by the project applicant.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. AGREEMENT WITH VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC FOR MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE CITY’S JAIL AND FIELD, MEDICAL DIRECTIVE OVERSIGHT AND NARCAN ADMINISTRATION; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $277,200.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Vital Medical Services, LLC for medical services in the City's jail and field, medical directive oversight and Narcan administration. Staff also recommends the approval of a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the total not to exceed amount of $277,200.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH COAST CITIES HEALTHY VENDING LLC FOR INSTALLATION, SERVICING, AND STOCKING OF VENDING MACHINES AT CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize City Manager to approve an agreement with Coast Cities Healthy Vending LLC for installation, servicing and stocking of vending machines at certain city facilities.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. REBRANDING OF BEVERLY HILLS ART SHOW OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND;
APPROVAL OF A GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $26,109.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve an appropriation of $26,109 from the General Fund for a rebranding of Beverly Hills Art Show outreach and community engagement including, but not limited to street pole banners, signage, advertisements and elevator clings.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE SOLE RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP INC DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,088,285.00; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,397,113.50 TO PALP INC DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $308,828.50; 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.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the sole responsible bidder, PALP INC dba Excel Paving Company, for the mid-block crossing improvements at five locations in the amount of $3,088,285.00; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $308,828.50; approve the issuance of a purchase order to PALP INC dba Excel Paving Company in the amount of $3,397,113.50 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.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE WATERPROOFING AND CONCRETE SLAB REPAIRS AT 221 N. CRESCENT DRIVE, 438 N. BEVERLY DRIVE/ 439 N. CAÑON DRIVE AND SANTA MONICA 3 PARKING STRUCTURES, WITH SLATER WATERPROOFING, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $2,922,407.66; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of acceptance of the described contract work and authorization of the City Clerk to record Notice of Completion.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
13. A. WITHDRAW THE CONTRACT AWARDED TO SYBLON REID CONSTRUCTION, INC. ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
B. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SYBLON REID, 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 (INCLUDING A 6% %CONTINGENCY) TO SYBLON REID, 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.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to withdraw the offer of contract for the Outdoor Warning Siren System with the entity "Syblon Reid Construction, Inc.", and award a contract with the proper entity "Syblon Reid." Item D-13 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN, ZONE TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS, MASTER PLAN OF STREETS AMENDMENT, ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A NEW SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS A NEW MULTIPLE USE BUILDING CONTAINING A LUXURY HOTEL WITH RESTAURANTS AND ANCILLARY SERVICES, A PRIVATE CLUB, AND STREET LEVEL RETAIL USES WITH NORTH RODEO DRIVE FRONTAGE. (CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT) - 456 AND 468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE.
Comment: The City Council shall consider: a) certification of the Project's Final Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act; b) approval of a General Plan Amendment, Master Plan of Streets Amendment, and Zone Text and Map Amendments; c) approval of the Specific Plan and encroachment agreements; and d) an appeal of the Planning Commission's conditional approval of a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, contingent on the City Council's approval of the rest of the Project entitlements.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
Item E-1 Attachments 1 to 7
Item E-1 Attachments 8 to 25
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
None
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of July 21, 2022
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of August 31, 2022 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 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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