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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL FORMAL MEETING
March 7, 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 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. 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 discretion. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - Requested by Mayor Bosse to recognize Beata Pozniak who introduced the first bill in the history of the U.S. Congress to officially recognize International Women’s Day in the U.S.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Grill on the Alley
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 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 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 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.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
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 February 14, 2023 to February 27, 2023.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 14, 2023 to February 27, 2023.
Item D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REMOVE CERTAIN CURBSIDE PICKUP ZONES, READOPTING CITY MANAGER AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR OUTDOOR DINING, READOPTING WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. (Second Reading - for Adoption) Comment: This ordinance codifies certain COVID-19 emergency regulations related to: (1) currently designated curbside pickup zones that were established as a result of COVID-19; (2) establishing maximum fees a third-party food delivery service may charge restaurants and customers; (3) issuance of street closure permits and other permits necessary to allow outdoor dining; and (4) continuing waiver of fees and minimum period for filing an application for a special event permit for outdoor dining and participants in OpenBH until the City Council formally approves a long-term program related to the issuance of permits, adoption of fees, and establishment of design & operating standards associated with the OpenBH program.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
4. AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION FOR THE LA CIENEGA PARK WELLS PROJECT AND ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI)/ AUTOMATED METER READING (AMR) PROJECT.
Comment: It is recommended that City Council adopt the resolution, and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute any and all necessary agreements and other grant-related documents to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The Urban Community Drought Relief Grant administered by the DWR requires a minimum non-state cost share of 25% of the total application costs. The City is requesting $9,324,000 from the State with the City’s cost share portion at $3,108,000.
Item D-4 Agenda Report
5. ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE BEVERLY HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Comment: Annual requirement by the State Fire Marshal to enforce building standards and requirements for annual inspections of identified hotels; apartment houses; motels; lodging houses; including private and public schools; per the California Health & Safety Code, Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
6. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE-USE DAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR ON APRIL 4, 2023 AT THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Comment: This item is a request for the City Council to consider an approval for a free-use day of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to host the Installation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor on April 4, 2023.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AGREEMENTS WITH KOLAR & ASSOCIATES AND CARPENTER, ROTHANS & DUMONT, LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve Agreements between the City of Beverly Hills and Kolar & Associates and the City of Beverly Hills and Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont LLP, for special counsel services.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RAMCO FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR REMODEL PROJECT - PHASE 1; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $199,670; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to 1. Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder Ramco for the Public Works Facility 1st and 2nd Floor Remodel Project - Phase 1 in the amount of $191,070; and 2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $8,600 (4.5%); and 3. Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $199,670; and 4. Approve the plans 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 D-8 Agenda Report
9. APPROVAL OF AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND RAYMOND B. TAYLOR TO SERVE AS THE INTERIM DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF RENT STABILIZATION.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the employment agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Raymond B. Taylor to serve as the Interim Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization until a permanent Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization is selected.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE-USE DAY FOR A CELEBRATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL’S INDEPENDENCE AT THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Comment: This is a request by the Consul General of Israel for the City Council to consider an approval for a free-use day at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for a celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of Israel.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. CONSIDERATION OF A CONTINUANCE REQUEST RELATED TO THE APPEAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 18, 2023 TO CONSIDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S AUGUST 26, 2021 DECISION DENYING A HISTORIC INCENTIVE PERMIT TO ALLOW WAIVERS OR DEVIATIONS FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 910 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE.
Comment: On August 26, 2021, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution denying a Historic Incentive Permit to allow certain waivers/deviations from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code for the property located at 910 North Bedford Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filed seeking City Council approval to allow certain waivers/deviations from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and appeal fees have been paid. On October 26, 2021, the City Council set the appeal hearing for the first meeting in April 2022, which was subsequently continued on multiple occasions to the first meeting in April 2023 at the request of the property owner. The property owner has submitted a third request to continue the appeal hearing for an additional six month period as a Certificate of Appropriateness for a revised, code-compliant project is under consideration and will be presented to the Cultural Heritage Commission in April 2023.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT PREFERENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM UPDATE.
Comment: The Beverly Hills Police Department will provide an update on the new Preferential Parking Permit Program.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 1, 2023
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 2, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 9, 2023
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 9, 2023
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 19, 2023 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 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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