CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
December 13, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staff may participate in this meeting via teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
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The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Bosse at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by George Chavez
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATION
1. PROCLAMATION — The City of Beverly Hills will honor City Manager George Chavez ahead of his retirement on December 29, 2022.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Walter’s
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a commemorative video and thanked City Manager George Chavez for his time with the City. The Fire Chiefand Police Chief also made presentations.
Mayor Bosse along with the entire City Council presented a shout out recognition to Walter’s which was received by the family owners. Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 8:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.
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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.
Councilmember Friedman announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDalert to 888777 to receive text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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.
1. James Wendell re: Lack of affordable housing
2. Phil Savenick re: City Manager George Chavez, City’s holiday decor3. Steve Mayer re: Negative impact of development on available housing
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Any person wishing to address the City Council 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 from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meetingand 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 themeeting. Please limit your email remarks to three (3) minutes in length (350 words) that canbe read, so others may have the opportunity to participate as well.
Speakers:
1. David Gingold re: City Manager George Chavez, Climate Action Committee
2. Nooshin Meshkaty re: City Manager George Chavez, Iranian revolution
3. Yvonne Bahremand re: Fire Department
4. Ramin Zar re: 332 5 Doheny Drive project
Written Comment Read into the Record:
1. Susan Eisenberg re: Development impacting parking
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS NoneREPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Nazarian provided a report on the Iranian revolution following the death of Mahsa Amini, including the detainment and murder of protestors.
Mayor Bosse shared information on the City’s Menorah lighting ceremony.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2022Page 3D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL IMPACT REPORTMOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to remove Item D-10 for discussion and separate vote, approve the remaining items on the City Council consent calendar and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items D-1 and D-2
Minutes
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 29, 2022 — December 5, 2022.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 29, 2022 — December 5, 2022.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Comment: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the Conflict of Interest Code and approval of the amendments to the Conflict of Interest Codes to reflect new and deleted employee positions for City departments.
ITEM D-3: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13440
APPROVAL OF:
4. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS:
RECREATION AND PARKS (DEBORAH TERMEIE AND JOHN (JR) DZUBAK), AND COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (LISA GREER).
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Comment: Appoints Deborah Termeie and John (JR) Dzubak Jr. to the Recreation and Parks Commission and Lisa Greer to the Community Charitable Foundation for an initial two-year term.ITEM D-4: APPROVED
5. RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON / RODEO DRIVE/SPECIAL
EVENTS/HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE REGARDING AN UPDATE FROM VANITY FAIR FOR POST-ACADEMY AWARDS EVENT ON SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023, INCLUDING CLOSURE OF THE 400 BLOCK OF NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE, AS PART OF A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT.
Comment: Informational Update from Vanity Fair for Post-Academy Awards Event on Sunday, March 12, 2023, including closure of 400 Block of North Crescent Drive, as Part of Three-Year Agreement.
ITEM D-5: APPROVED
6. AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER
ORGANIZATION (AYSO) REGION 76 FOR USE OF CITY AND BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with Beverly Hills American Youth Soccer Organization Region 76 for use of City and Beverly HillsUnified School District facilities for fiscal year 2022-23, and allow the City Manager or his designee to extend the Term of the Agreement in writing for two additional oneyear terms.
ITEM D-6: APPROVED, AG# 750-22
7. AGREEMENT WITH CMG WORLDWIDE, INC. FOR TRADEMARK LICENSING AGENT SERVICES.
Comment: This item approves an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and CMG Worldwide, Inc. for trademark licensing services for a duration of five years.ITEM D-7: APPROVED, AG# 751-22
8. AGREEMENT WITH KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE LA CIENEGA WELL #2 AND #3 DESIGN; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,578,039 TO KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. for the design, including environmental review pursuant to CEQA, for the La Brea Subarea water production well sites (LCW-2 and LCW-3) at La Cienega Park and issuance of a purchase order to Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1 578,039.
ITEM D-8: APPROVED, AG# 752-22
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9. A. AGREEMENT WITH JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE PLAN REVIEW
SERVICES AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO JLEEENGINEERING, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,600,000.00; AND
B. AGREEMENT WITH JAS PACIFIC TO PROVIDE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO JAS PACIFIC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $652,050.00; AND
C. APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,252,050.00 FROM AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND BALANCE.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve agreements and purchase orders for the two consulting firms that will provide plan review services for the One Beverly Hills project. The Agreement and purchase order to JLee Engineering, Inc. is in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000.00; the Agreement and purchase order to JAS Pacific in the not-to-exceed amount of $652,050.00. Staff is also requesting approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $2,252,050.00 from the General Fund to pay for these consulting services, which will be offset by new revenue generated from the processing fees associated with the One Beverly Hills project.
There will not be an impact to the City’s existing General Fund balance.
ITEM D-9: APPROVED, AG# 753-22, AG# 754-22
10. AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE S. HALL, INC. FOR FACILITIES ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AT CITY PROPERTIES; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 IN,THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,364,556; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,551 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM THE PARKING
ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,716 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23; AND
APPROVAL OF AN ONGOING APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,004,166 TO BEGIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; AND
APPROVAL OF AN ONGOING APPROPRIATION FROM THE PARKING
ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,883 TO BEGIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.Comment: Staff is recommending that City Council move to join Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) Colorado River Municipal Conservation Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU). The purpose of the MOU is to show basin-wide collaboration and demonstrate a commitment to reducing reliance on the Colorado River.
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Director of Public Works Shana Epstein presented information related this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein and Deputy Director of Public Works Michael Hensley responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item D-10 as follows:
AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE S. HALL, INC. FOR FACILITIES
ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AT
CITY PROPERTIES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
IN,THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,364,556; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL
ASSETS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,551 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022/23; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM THE PARKING
ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,716 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2022/23; AND
APPROVAL OF AN ONGOING APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL
ASSETS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,004,166 TO BEGIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; AND
APPROVAL OF AN ONGOING APPROPRIATION FROM THE PARKING
ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $495,883 TO BEGIN IN
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM D-1O: APPROVED, AG# 755-22
11. CONSENT TO SUBLEASE AMENDMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS, AS LANDLORD, NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, AS
TENANT, AND LOS ANGELES SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DOING BUSINESS AS VERIZON WIRELESS, AS SUBTENANT, AT 1100 COLDWATER CANYON DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Consent to Sublease Amendment by and among the City of Beverly Hills, as Landlord, New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, as Tenant (“AT&T”), and Los Angeles SMSA Limited City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
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Partnership doing business as Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”), as Subtenant, at 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive. The sublease amendment will modify Verizon’s antenna equipment on an existing faux pine tree.
ITEM D-11: APPROVED, AG# 756-22
12. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 64-21 WITH RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR LEGAL SERVICES.Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve this amendment to the City Attorney contract to extend the contract by four years and to alter the annual adjustment to be equivalent to the Consumer Price Index with a cap of 8%.
ITEM D-12: APPROVED, AG# 757-22
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS INC., FOR THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT
MARKING PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,035,176.26; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER, INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,138,693.89 TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC.
FOR THE PROJECT; AND
MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Superior Pavement Markings, Inc., for the striping andmarking throughout the City in the amount of $1,035,176.26; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $103,517.63; approve the issuance of a purchase order to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. in the amount of $1,138,693.89 and, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), make a determination that the project is exempt from further review under CEQA.
ITEM D-13: APPROVED, AG# 758-22
14. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
EMERGENCY GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT, WITH AJ KIRKWOOD, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $553,511.08; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of acceptance of the described contract workand authorization of the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2022
ITEM D-14: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
F. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION BY THE RENT STABILIZATION
COMMISSION TO PROHIBIT LANDLORDS FROM BRINGING AN ACTION TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF AN APARTMENT UNIT FOR THE PURPOSE OFMAJOR REMODELING.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council receive a resolution adopted by the Rent Stabilization Commission and advise staff on whether the Rent Stabilization Ordinance should be amended to remove Sections 4-5-512 and 4-6-6(K), eliminating the provisions that allow landlords to bring an action to recover possession of an apartment unit for the purpose of major remodeling.
Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Helen Morales presented information related to this item.
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Max Sherman, AAGLA
2. Mark ElliotCouncil provided their questions and comments.
Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich, Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Helen Morales, City Manager George Chavez, and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
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MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item F-I as follows:
TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE RENT
STABILIZATION COMMISSION TO REMOVE THE PROVISIONS IN
THE RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE WHICH ALLOW
LANDLORDS TO BRING AN ACTION TO RECOVER POSSESSION
OF AN APARTMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAJOR REMODELING
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM F-I: APPROVED
2. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A POLICE DEPARTMENT SIGNING BONUS PROGRAM.
Comment: This item requests approval of a Police Department Signing Bonus Program to further support the recruitment of Police Officers (Pre-Service andLateral). The proposed Police Department specific program will be an enhanced version of the City’s current program, with increased bonus amounts to attract more candidates in the competitive market for Police Officers.
Police Chief Mark Stainbrook presented information related to this item.Council provided their questions and comments.
Police Chief Mark Stainbrook, Director of Human Resources Shelley Ovrom, and City Manager George Chavez responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item F-2 as follows:
THE PROPOSED POLICE DEPARTMENT SIGNING BONUS
PROGRAM FOR PRE-SERVICE AND LATERAL SWORN POSITIONS
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM F-2: APPROVED
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
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G. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of November 8, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of November 28, 2022 ITEM G-1: NO ACTION TAKEN
H. OTHER BUSINESS
None
I. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 10:01 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 9 day of September, 2023
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
J U LIAN .
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