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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 15, 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 – Pam Kraushaar to the Human Relations Commission
2. PROCLAMATION – Request by Mayor Lili Bosse to honor Nooshin Meshkaty and Camyar Meshkaty with a proclamation for organizing the Solidarity with the Heroic People of Iran rally on Nov. 5, 2022.
3. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Velverie Café and Teahouse
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/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
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. 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 Parking Authority to continue 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 25, 2022 to November 7, 2022 Item E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 25, 2022 to November 7, 2022 Item E-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. A. APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 468 N RODEO DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 456 N RODEO DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 461 N BEVERLY DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND 449 N BEVERLY DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 456 AND 468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADDING ARTICLE 16.6 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 10 TO THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPLYING THE CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 456 AND 468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: These two ordinances were introduced on November 1, 2022. They are returning to the Council for second reading and adoption. The Cheval Blanc project, including the Zoning Amendments and Development Agreement as set forth in the Ordinances, has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, and an Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified by the City Council, which made appropriate environmental findings, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. The Ordinances are covered by and within the scope of the Certified EIR.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
4. 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-4 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
5. REQUEST TO PLACE A PLAQUE NEXT TO A GROVE OF TREES BEING PLANTED ADJACENT TO COLDWATER CANYON PARK IN RECOGNITION OF A DONATION MADE IN HONOR OF VAHAGN SETIAN, BY THE VAHAGN SETIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Comment: As an update to a Council-approved request on November 16, 2021, a plaque recognizing a donation for a grove of trees by the Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation adjacent to Coldwater Canyon Park is requested.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON BRANDING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE REGARDING THE USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD BY REVOLVE; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD BY REVOLVE.
Comment: This item provides the recommendation of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison Branding and Licensing Committee regarding the use of the Beverly Hills Shield by Revolve, a clothing retailer, on a capsule collection of clothing merchandise.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ECO BUILD, INC. FOR THE LA CIENEGA COMMUNITY CENTER RESTROOMS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $216,011.00; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; 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: 1. Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder Eco Build, Inc. for the La Cienega Community Center Restrooms Improvement project in the amount of $196,373; and 2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $19,638 (10%); and 3. Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $216,011; and 4. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and 5. Consider finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BEST CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE LIBRARY ROOFING REPAIR AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $119,675; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve the award of a contract to Best Contracting, Inc., for the Library Roofing Repair and Partial Replacement project in the amount of $108,796.00; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $10,879 (10%); approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $119,675; and approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. A. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2021 EDITION; INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS; AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This regular Ordinance adopts by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code with applicable local amendments to the California Building Standards Code and other technical codes. The proposed Ordinance includes construction standards for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire codes. The Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING REGULATIONS IN THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES THAT WOULD CREATE OR EXPAND LOTS ACROSS THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: This ordinance has previously been reviewed by the Planning Commission at their October 13th meeting, during which they adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the draft ordinance. The ordinance is intended to permanently codify the regulations of Urgency Ordinance No. 21-O-2833, which will expire in January 2023 pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), The City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 21-O-2853 TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SENATE BILL 9 PROJECTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - For Adoption Comment: The adoption of this ordinance would extend the effective period of Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2853 for an additional one-year period, for expiration on December 6, 2023.
Item F-3 Agenda Report
4. A REQUEST TO CONTINUE AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S MAY 26, 2022 DECISION AMENDING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW REGULATING ROOFTOP USES AT 9800 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND 121 SPALDING DRIVE (SPRING PLACE).
Comment: This item is a report requesting to continue a hearing of an appeal petition to a date certain, on the formal City Council meeting of December 6, 2022.
Item F-4 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. A. RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE SERVICES TO FURTHER ASSIST THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS.
B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. ("SSG" DBA BONTERRA) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO TRACK SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER FOR SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. ("SSG" DBA BONTERRA) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO TRACK SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,051.68.
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,836.00.
D. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMMENDMENT NO 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STEP UP ON SECOND FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF SERVICES; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR STEP UP ON SECOND FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $121,194.40 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $227,643.40.
E. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $664,958.68 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED SERVICES, SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND CONSULTANT SERVICES TO PROVIDE A PLAN FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council review and approve the proposed services that are intended to provide additional support for the unhoused. It is also requested that City Council provide direction on any additional steps they would like staff to take to address related issues.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. PER THE REQUEST OF MAYOR BOSSE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND SPECTRUM WERE ASKED TO RETURN TO UPDATE THE CITY COUNCIL ON SERVICE LEVELS AND PROGRESS BEING MADE WITH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Comment: Southern California Edison (SCE) and Spectrum went before City Council in August of this year. City Council requested both return with additional information at a later date. Since that time, Southern California Edison had three major outages; as such, the Mayor requested an immediate report for continued discussion.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 11, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 13, 2022 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 24, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 27, 2022 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 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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