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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING November 1, 2022
7:01 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. PRESENTATION – Embrace Civility Award
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – The Amanda Foundation
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 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/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
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council/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
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
1. AUTHORIZING PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME.
Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the Parking Authority to hold virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.
Item D-1 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 October 11 – October 24, 2022.
Item E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 11 – October 24, 2022.
Item E-2
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME.
Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the City Council to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
4. SELECTING AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 4 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Comment: Per California law, the Mayor is automatically a member of the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 4 of Los Angeles County (“Sanitation District No. 4”), whose territory includes the City of Beverly Hills. The City is required to adopt a resolution to designate an alternate member to the Board of Sanitation District No. 4. This item is to designate Councilmember Nazarian as the alternate member Sanitation District No. 4.
Item E-4 Agenda Report
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
5. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,471.95 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $829,372.84 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN (10) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to waive the bidding requirements, as the City is utilizing the Sourcewell bid process, and move to approve a change purchase order in the amount of $118,471.95 for a total not to exceed amount of $829,372.84 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN COLDWATER CAÑON DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,461,230; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,207,353 (INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY) TO WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, 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.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement Project in Coldwater Cañon Drive in the amount of $7,461,230; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% (for a total not to exceed amount of $8,207,353); and approve the issuance of a purchase order to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $8,207,353, 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 E-6 Agenda Report
F.
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 is considering a Development Agreement for the Project. Additionally, at its meeting of September 20, 2022, the City Council directed staff to prepare Resolutions for consideration concerning: 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) upholding 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. The Council will consider these Resolutions, along with the Development Agreement, this evening.
Item F-1 Agenda Report with Attachments 1-12
Item F-1 Attachment 13
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
None
H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 21, 2022 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of September 29, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 6, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 13, 2022 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 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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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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