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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 January 3, 2023
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.
AGENDA
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION - None
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Juice Crafters
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
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
Minutes
None
Other Business
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
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 Link
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
"I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows" 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 December 6, 2022 to December 27, 2022.
Item E-1 Link
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 6, 2022 to December 27, 2022.
Item E-2 Link
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING CHAPTER 5 AND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EVICTIONS. (First Reading – for Introduction) Comment: The City Council directed staff to return to the City Council with an ordinance reflecting the direction of the City Council at its December 13, 2022 meeting. This Ordinance removes the provision from Chapter 5 (BHMC Section 4-5-512) and Chapter 6 (BHMC Section 4-6-6 K) that allows a landlord to evict a tenant for major remodeling. This Ordinance would prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant for major remodeling.
Item E-3 Link
4. 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 (Second Reading for Adoption); AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
Comment: This ordinance was introduced on November 15, 2022, and is returning to the Council for second reading and adoption. 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 City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
Item E-4 Link
5. 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-5 Link
6. APPOINTING STANDBY OFFICERS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the individuals listed as standby officers for the City of Beverly Hills City Council. By completing this process, the City Council will have taken the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of City government operations in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Item E-6 Link
7. APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, IN SUBSTANTIVE FORM, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND WILSHIRE COMMERCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8401 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 001) IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,995,000, WHICH INCLUDES $20,000 FOR ESCROW FEES AND DUE DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution that (i) authorizes the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the City’s acquisition of 8401 Wilshire Boulevard in the amount of $7,995,000 (ii) finds the acquisition advances the goals and objectives of the General Plan and is in conformance with the General Plan, and (iii) finds that the acquisition is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding common sense exemptions. Staff also recommends City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $7,995,000, which consists of the purchase price plus $20,000 related to escrow fees and due diligence activities.
Item E-7 Link
8. 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.
Comment: Staff recommends that the Council repeal Resolution No. 22-R-13434 and adopt the updated Resolution making express findings and determinations that modifications to the 2022 California building standards code including appendices, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, and instruct the City Building Official or his designee to file the most recent adopted Resolution of findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC).
Item E-8 Link
APPROVAL OF:
9. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION (KATHY MELAMED), DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION (TERRI SMOOKE), HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION (HELENA M. ROSENTHAL), AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (NOELLE FREEMAN).
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Kathy Melamed to the Charitable Solicitations Commission, Terri Smooke to the Design Review Commission, Helena M. Rosenthal to the Health and Safety Commission, and Noelle Freeman to the Human Relations Commission for a second term of four years each.
Item E-9 Link
10. NOTIFICATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CREATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL / HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AD HOC COMMITTEE.
Comment: Mayor Bosse, at the request of Councilmember Mirisch, is establishing the Beverly Hills City Council / Holocaust Memorial Ad Hoc Committee to explore the creation of a Holocaust Memorial in Beverly Hills. This is an informational report only.
Item E-10 Link
11. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF PERSIAN NEW YEAR (NOWRUZ) BANNERS IN BEVERLY HILLS.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison Rodeo Drive/Special Events/ Holiday Program Committee, consisting of Mayor Bosse and Councilmember Friedman, recommends the City Council approve the request from the Farhang Foundation to allow the installation of street pole banners commemorating the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz (New Day), celebrated in March 2023.
Item E-11 Link
12. AGREEMENT WITH HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP, LLC TO PREPARE A HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY OF MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP, LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $125,400 FOR THE ABOVE SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Historic Resources Group, LLC to prepare a comprehensive historic resources survey of multi-family properties in the City of Beverly Hills. Staff is also recommending that City Council approve a purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $125,400 for the services to be provided.
Item E-12 Link
13. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE OVERALL AMOUNT OF $260,740.49 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,576,310.49 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve a change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. in the overall amount of $260,740.49 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,576,310.49 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for uniform patrol security services, virtual patrol officers, and security check-ins for City Hall.
Item E-13 Link
14. A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC DBA LOS ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $926,774.86 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process and move to approve a purchase order in the not to exceed amount of $926,774.86 to Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC dba Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase of specified Solid Waste collection vehicles.
Item E-14 Link
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE SHELL AND CORE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT 430 N. CAMDEN DRIVE; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,335,000; AND APPROVAL OF PLANS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, Inc. for the Shell and Core Improvements Project at 430 N. Camden Drive in the amount of $2,900,000; and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $435,000 (15%); and approve the plans as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,335,000; and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Item E-15 Link
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
None
H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 10, 2022 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 17, 2022
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 1, 2022 Item H-1 Link
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 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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