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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING January 24, 2023
6:59 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. PROCLAMATION – Requested by Mayor Bosse, Beny Alagem and the management of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills will be honored for extending special hotel rates to residents who had been impacted by recent power outages.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – The Nosh
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 -
-Residential Parking Permit Program Update
-Affordable Housing Unit Availability at 321-327 S Elm Drive
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
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 28, 2022 to January 17, 2023 Item E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 28, 2022 to January 17, 2023 Item E-2
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. (Second Reading – for Adoption) Comment: This Ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant for major remodeling. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
Item E-3 Agenda Report
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
5. APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE MULTIPLE EMPLOYER OPEB/PENSION 115 TRUST ADMINISTERED BY SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC, AND APPROVING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY UNDER THE INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-13439; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
Comment: This report brings forward an updated resolution to rescind the previously approved resolution adopting the Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) Trust administered by Shuster Advisory Group to update language to effectuate the timing and termination of the Public Agencies Retirement Services (PARS) Section 115 Trust and administration agreement.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. DECLARING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY MEETS THE DEFINITION OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54221(B), AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution declaring certain City properties as Surplus Land pursuant to Government Code Section 54221. The declaration is necessary to negotiate with entities in agreements such as ground leases, to redevelop the properties with future projects that do not meet the definition of Exempt Surplus Land. The declaration does not restrict the City from obtaining fair market value for use of the City properties and does not reduce the City's discretion or control over the properties.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
7. AN AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEM SOURCE, INC. FOR PHASE-1 PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM FURNITURE AT PUBLIC WORKS SECOND FLOOR ADMINISTRATION AREA; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $298,729.
Comment: Staff Recommends approval of an Agreement with System Source, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of System Furniture at Public Works Second Floor Administration Area in the amount of $279,185.69, approval of a Contingency Fund in the Amount of $19,543.31 (7%) and approval of a Purchase Order in the not-to-exceed amount of $298,729.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR ANNUAL INSURANCE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $165,000.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve a three year agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for insurance brokerage services for an annual flat fee of $165,000 per year for a total three year cost of $495,000. The agreement includes the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms, the cost of which is negotiable each year with a not-to-exceed increase of three percent (3%).
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC/CALIFORNIA FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,856,139 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,475,341.
Comment: To ensure that custodial services continue while staff completes the competitive bid process, staff recommends waiving the formal bidding process for this amendment, approval of Amendment No. 4 to Agreement #647-17 between the City of Beverly Hills and Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC/California for custodial maintenance services and approval of a change purchase order in the amount of $1,856,139 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,475,341.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. A PURCHASE ORDER TO TYMCO, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $511,441.65 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS POWERED STREET SWEEPER.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the Sourcewell procurement contract, and move to approve a purchase order in the amount of $511,441.65 to Tymco, Inc. for the purchase of specified Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Powered Street Sweeper.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO PACIFIC STAR CHEMICAL, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICALS.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council move to approve a change purchase order in the amount of $70,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $120,000 to Pacific Star Chemical, LLC for the purchase of water treatment plant chemicals.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $165,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $215,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER TREATMENT PLANT CHEMICALS.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of a change purchase order in the amount of $165,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $215,000 to JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for the purchase of water treatment plant chemicals.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A.
THE MODERNIZATION OF THE ELEVATORS AT THE 221 N. CRESCENT DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE WITH LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $1,664,322; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B.
THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT AND SELECTIVE DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 430 N. CAMDEN DR., WITH INTEGRATED DEMOLITION AND REMEDIATION, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $112,800; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the described contract work and authorize the City Clerk to record the attached Notices of Completion.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY CLERK’S CERTIFICATION THAT THERE ARE SUFFICIENT SIGNATURES ON TWO REFERENDUM PETITIONS FOR THE CHEVAL BLANC PROJECT.
Comment: Provides certification of the City Clerk that the referendum measures related to Ordinance 22-O-2866 approving the Cheval Blanc Specific Plan Zoning and Map Amendments and 22-O-2867 approving a development agreement for the Cheval Blanc project are signed by not less than 10 percent of the voters of the City.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REQUEST BY MAYOR BOSSE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON, AT&T, AND SPECTRUM TO REPORT ON THE MOST RECENT SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS AND PROVIDE A TIMELINE FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS.
Comment: During the first month of the year, each of these three utilities have had at least one outage of service. The Mayor is requesting they share the reasons for the outage and how to remedy these interruptions in the future.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRISCH TO CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT LANDLORDS FROM BRINGING AN ACTION TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF AN APARTMENT UNIT FOR DEMOLITION AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
Comment: At the request of Councilmember Mirisch, this report provides information regarding the provisions of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) that allows an owner to recover possession of an apartment unit, through eviction, for demolition and condominium conversion as provided for in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) Sections 4-5-511 and 4-6-6 J. Staff recommends the City Council review the RSO provisions that allow a landlord to evict a tenant for demolition and condominium conversion and advise staff as to the elimination of these provisions.
Item G-3 Agenda Report
4. AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve the amended and restated Executive Employee Compensation Plan. The proposed amendments include the elimination of two positions, Chief Communications Officer and Deputy Director of Police Special Projects, and the addition of two new positions, Deputy Director of Special Projects, Public Safety and Senior Policy and Management Administrator, Public Safety.
Item G-4 Agenda Report
H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 8, 2022
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 8, 2022
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 15, 2022
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 19, 2022
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 20, 2022
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 21, 2022 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, 2023. *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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