CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staffmay 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.
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.
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 Rachelle Marcus
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION — Recognizing the teams and coaches from the Beverly Hills American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) for winning the Western States Championship.Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council presented a plaque of recognition to Ji Lee, Region 76 Commissioner and Head Coach of the BH-Fire-IOX team.
Members of the BH-United-12X and BH-Fire-1OX teams were also presented withcertificates of recognition. These teams won the Western States Championship for the first time ever in the organization’s 50-pIus year history.
2. PRESENTATION — Nowruz
Councilmember Nazarian and community member Nooshin Meshkaty were featured in a video explaining the meaning and celebration of Nowruz.
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3. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Loukà Beverly Hills
Mayor Bosse along with the entire City Council presented a shout out recognition to Vasileos Kotsiovos, owner of Loukà located at 340 North Cañon Drive. Loukà is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. — 10:00 p.m.
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 “BHPDaIert” to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.Councilmember Friedman announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDaIert to 888777 if interested 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. Anne re: Robertson Blvd trees
2. Lauren Steiner re: Robertson Blvd trees
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 Stateopen meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the CityCouncil 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.
Speakers:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty re: recognition of Mayor Bosse
2. Lauren Sax re: recognition of Mayor Bosse
3. Steve Mayer re: Metro
4. Ingrid Mueller re: Robertson Blvd trees
5. Nadia Mansour re: Robertson Blvd trees
6. Wendy Klenk re: Robertson Blvd trees
7. Tiffany Paige re: Robertson Blvd trees
8. David Gingold re: parking permit program
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Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Louis Sanford re: Robertson Blvd trees
2. Patricia Princess re: Robertson Blvd trees3. Amber Alley re: Robertson Blvd trees
4. Jesse Sanford re: Robertson Blvd trees
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Laurence Weiner reported that the Council approved a settlement in the national opioids litigation.
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey reported that Director of Community Services Jenny Rogers is retiring from public service. City Council concurred with the recommendation to appoint Stephanie Harris as the permanent Director of Community Services.
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS None
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve all items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items D-1 and D-2
Minutes
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. A LEASE WITH WAY TO BLUE AMERICA, INC. AT 439 NORTH CAIION DRIVE INC. AT 439 NORTH CAIcION DRIVE, SUITE 220.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a lease agreement with Way to Blue America, Inc. at 439 North Cañon Drive, Suite 220. The office lease includes an initial term of three years and six months.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED, AG# PA-23-002
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Gold, and Chair Bosse.
Noes: None.
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E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove items E-4 and E-6, approve all remaining items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items E-1 and E-2
Minutes
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 28, 2023 to March 13, 2023.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 28, 2023 to March 13, 2023.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
3. REPRESENTATION FOR THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE &GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAY 4-5, 2023.
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Comment: This item is to designate Councilmember John Mirisch as the City’s voting delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments RegionalConference & General Assembly as well as designating Councilmember Sharona R.
Nazarian as the alternate.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE /
RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT, SUPPORT IF
OPPOSE VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE
LOBBY COMMITTEE
AMENDED, ANDIOR
BILLS AND
APPROVAL OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE I LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO OPPOSE BALLOT INITATIVE 21-0042 “THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT”.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the City Council Legislative/Lobby Committee (Vice Mayor Gold and Councilmember Mirisch) recommendations for the position of support, support if amended, and/or oppose for various federal state legislative bills not addressed in the City’s adopted 2023 Legislative Platform. Additionally, a position of oppose to ballot initiative 21-0042 “The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act” is being recommended by the City Council Legislative/Lobby Committee to the City Council.
At the recommendation of Councilmember Nazarian, Council agreed to oppose H.Res 100 and support the MAHSA Act.
Speaker:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to Ayes:
Noes:
CARRIED
approve item E-4 as follows:
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.None.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED AS AMENDED
5. RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ATTRACTION AND RETENTION
BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON /
COMMITTEE REGARDING APPROVAL OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS
AND CIVIC ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS
SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23;
AND APPROVAL TO REDUCE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CIVIC City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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ASSOCIATION BY $213,505 FOR A NEW REVISED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEEDAMOUN OF $327,025.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison I Chamber of Commerce Committee regarding approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Fiscal Year 2022-23 work plan, and reduction of the corresponding funding amount for Fiscal Year 2022-23 by $213,505 for a new total not to exceed amount of $327,025.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED, AG# 159-23
6. AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE S. HALL, INC FOR
FACILITIES ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AT CITY PROPERTIES; ANDAPPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $87,342 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,451,898; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION OF $39,500 FROM THE CAPITALASSETS FUND AND $39,500 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23; AND
APPROVAL OF AN ONGOING APPROPRIATION OF $161,500 FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND AND $161,500 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND TO BEGIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve Amendment No. I to addgeneral facilities maintenance of tenant locations to the already existing facilitiesengineering operations and mechanical maintenance agreement, (2) approve a change purchase order for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in the amount of $87,342 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,451,898, (3) approve a one-time appropriation from the Capital Assets Fund in the amount of $39,500 and from the Parking Enterprise Fund in the amount of $39,500 for Fiscal Year 2022/23, and (4) approve an ongoingappropriation from the Capital Assets Fund in the amount of $161,500 and from the Parking Enterprise Fund in the amount of $161,500 to begin in Fiscal Year 2023/24.
This amendment incorporates general facilities maintenance at the City’s leased properties.
ITEM E-6: STAFF REQUESTED THAT THIS ITEM BE PULLED
7. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PARKING CONCEPTS, INC.
FOR THE OPERATION OF CERTAiN PARKING FACILITIES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$582,288.99 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO EXCEED $1,512,125.99; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,966 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT 1,648,091.99.
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Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve Amendment No. 6 between the City of Beverly Hills and Parking Concepts, Inc. for the operation of certain parking facilities, approval of a change purchase order for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in the amount of $582,288.99, and approval of a Fiscal Year 2023/24 purchase order in the amount of $135,966.00 for work through July 31, 2023, for a total not-to-exceed amount $1,648,091.99.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED, AG# 134-23
8. A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC DBA LOS
ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $783,735.16 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS REAR LOADER 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 $783,735.16 to Los Angeles Truck Center, LLCdba Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase of specified Solid Waste collectionvehicles.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $370,000 FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000
TO PALP INC, DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,215,360 FOR THE ON-CALL PAVEMENT REPAIRS IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE HILLCREST MAIN BREAK PAVEMENT REPAIRS.
Comment: Staff is requesting City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $370,000 from the Water Enterprise Fund, to fund the On-Call Pavement Repairs Project work for the North Hillcrest Road main break emergency pavement repairs and approve a change purchase order in the amount of $700,000 to PaIp Inc., dba Excel Paving Company for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,215,360.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. A. REQUEST FOR A ONE-TIME FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $129,500 FOR RENTALS, SAFETY BARRICADES AND ADDITIONAL SPECIAL OCCASION ACTIVITIES FOR THE 50THANNIVERSARY OF THE ART SHOW, AND WEEKLY FARMER’S MARKET,AND JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH; AND B. REQUEST FOR A ONE-TIME FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR PARKER-ANDERSON LEARNING
CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION AND AFTER-SCHOOL EDUCATION
CLASSES; AND
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE AGREEMENT WITH PARKER-ANDERSON LEARNING CENTER; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR PARKER-ANDERSON LEARNING CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $175,000; AND C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. I TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH BREAKTHROUGH SPORTS LLC FOR YOUTH
SPORTS CLASSES AND CAMPS; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR BREAKTHROUGH SPORTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a one-time appropriation from the general fund in the amount of $129,500 for rentals for the 50th Anniversary of the Art Show, and weekly Farmers Market, specifically for special event rentals, safety barricades, and special occasion activities, as well as $75,000 for ParkerAnderson Learning Center for early education, transitional kindergarten, and afterschool classes. Staff also recommends an amendment to the agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Breakthrough Sports LLC and authorize the approval of a change purchase order in the not to exceed amount of $200,000 for Fiscal Year2022-23. Additionally, Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements in this report.
ITEM E-1O: APPROVED
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. DBA ACCO
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS FOR THE FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS HOT WATER SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $281,398; ANDAPPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, ACCO Engineered Systems, for the hot water system upgrade at Fire Station Headquarters in the amount of $255,817, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of $25,581 (10%), approval of the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $281,398.
ITEM E-11: APPROVED, AG# 286-23
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12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PLUMBING BY TODD R. MARSH, INC. DBA TRM SERVICES, FOR THIRD STREET TOUR BUS RESTROOM SEWER LINE UPGRADE; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $141,352; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff Recommends approval of the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Plumbing by Todd R. Marsh, Inc. dba TRM Services, for the Third Street Tour Bus Restroom Sewer Line Improvements in the amount of $122,915, approval of a construction contingency in the amount of $18,437, approvalof a purchase order to Plumbing by Todd R. Marsh, Inc. dba TRM Services, in the not-to-exceed amount of $141,352, finding the project exempt from the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act and approval of the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED, #214-23
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
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F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. 2022 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT.
Comment: This item is required by the state each year and reports the City’s progress in meeting the goals and policies of the General Plan, and specifically the Housing Element. The report also contains information on the City’s progress inmeeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation.
Director of Community Development Timothea Tway presented information related to this item.
Telephone Public Comment:
1. James Wendell
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MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item F-I as follows:
2022 DRAFT GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
REPORT
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
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ITEM F-I: APPROVED
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NANCY HUNT-COFFEY.
Comment: This amendment extends the term of Nancy Hunt-Coffey’s employment agreement as City Manager until March 31, 2026. The amendment will increase Ms.
Hunt-Coffey’s base salary to $391,400, adjusted annually for cost of living beginning July, 2023, and management pay in the amount of $625 monthly, adjusted annually for cost of living beginning July, 2023.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item G-I as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NANCY HUNT-COFFEY
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch.
CARRIED
ITEM G-I: APPROVED, AG# 34 1-23
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 15, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 23, 2023RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 28, 2023 ITEM G-1: NO ACTION TAKEN
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I. OTHER BUSINESS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2023 (City Council Reorganization).
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this Si” day of December, 2023
/1 / /lzl HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
JULIA A. D, M.D., MAYORICHAIR
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