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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 May 2, 2023
7:01 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
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- 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. PRESENTATION - Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - New Executive Director/CEO, Robert van Leer Robert van Leer was named new Executive Director in March 2023.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT-OUT - The Drago Brothers
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 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.
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the 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
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of April 12, 2022.
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 requested 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
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Study Session Meeting of April 12, 2022.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Meeting of April 12, 2022.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of April 26, 2022.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 26, 2022.
Item E-4
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of May 10, 2022.
Item E-5
6. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 10, 2022.
Item E-6
Demands Paid
7. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April 11, 2023 to April 24, 2023 Item E-7
8. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 11, 2023 to April 24, 2023 Item E-8
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
9. A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. Second Reading - For Adoption
Comment: Staff is recommending that City Council review the Military Equipment Use Inventory, which lists new items requested to be purchased by the Police Department, make the necessary determinations and findings, and adopt the Ordinance.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RENEWING ITS MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: Staff is also recommending that City Council review the Military Equipment 2022 Annual Report, the Military Equipment Use Policy, and the Military Equipment Inventory that lists the military equipment currently in use by the Police Department, make the necessary determinations and findings, and adopt the Military Equipment Use Ordinance in accordance with Government Code Section 7071.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None.
APPROVAL OF:
10. BROKER AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHAFFEL GROUP, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a brokerage agreement with The Schaffel Group, Inc. to assist with the potential acquisition of real property along S. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles for future water well sites. The commission is 2.5% of the purchase price and will be paid by either the City, as buyer, or the seller, subject to the terms of a future purchase and sale agreement that is negotiated and approved by City Council.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL VILLALPANDO DBA PARK LA BREA NEWS/BEVERLY PRESS TO PROVIDE NON-LEGAL ADVERTISING AND NOTICES.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with Michael Villalpando DBA Park La Brea News/Beverly Press to provide non-legal advertising and notices for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022-23 at the percentage of circulation rate compared to the winning advertising Bid from the BH Courier.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE S. HALL, INC. FOR FACILITIES ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AT CITY PROPERTIES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,177 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,393,733; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION OF $13,205 FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND AND $13,205 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23; AND
APPROVAL OF AN ONGOING APPROPRIATION OF $161,660 FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND AND $161,660 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND TO BEGIN IN FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council (1) approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement 755-22 with George S. Hall, Inc. to add general facilities maintenance of tenant locations to the already existing facilities engineering operations and mechanical maintenance agreement, (2) approve a change purchase order for Fiscal Year 2022/23 in the amount of $29,177 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,393,733, (3) approve a one-time appropriation from the Capital Assets Fund in the amount of $13,205 and from the Parking Enterprise Fund in the amount of $13,205 for Fiscal Year 2022/23, and (4) approve an ongoing appropriation from the Capital Assets Fund in the amount of $161,660 and from the Parking Enterprise Fund in the amount of $161,660 to begin in Fiscal Year 2023/24. This amendment incorporates general facilities maintenance at the City's leased properties.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. A PURCHASE ORDER TO MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF MERIDIAN ARCHER 1200 RAPID DEFENSE BARRIERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a purchase order in the amount of $250,000 to Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC (MRDG) for the purchase of specified rapid defense barriers and associated equipment and waive formal bidding requirements as it is in the best interest of City.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON RODEO DRIVE / SPECIAL EVENTS / HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE REGARDING THE RODEO DRIVE COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 WORK PLAN.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation from the Beverly Hills City Council Rodeo Drive/ Special Events/ Holiday Program Liaison Committee (Committee) supporting the RDC’s proposed annual work plan and a corresponding funding request in the amount of $184,998 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024. Additionally, this item seeks approval of the Committee's recommendation of the RDC's proposed 2023 Rodeo Drive Celebrates Campaigns for Summer/Fall in an amount not to exceed $26,000 for a combined total not to exceed amount for the RDC for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 of $210,998.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON CVB/ MARKETING COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 WORK PLAN AND FUNDING REQUEST BY THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU; AND REQUEST TO CARRYOVER $150,000 FROM FY 2022/2023 TOURISM AND MARKETING BUDGET FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING IN FY 2023/2024.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation from the CVB/ Marketing Liaison Committee supporting the CVB's proposed annual work plan and corresponding funding request in the amount of $4,809,410 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and the request to carry over $150,000 from Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON / CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 WORK PLAN AND FUNDING REQUEST BY THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; AND RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES, PLACE OF ASSEMBLY PERMIT FEES, AND SET FLAT RATE REDUCED PARKING RATES FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation from the CVB/ Marketing Liaison Committee supporting the CVB's proposed annual work plan and corresponding funding request in the amount of $4,809,410 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, and the request to carry over $150,000 from Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
Item G-3 Agenda Report
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
5. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER - Customer Relations Update
6. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 15, 2023 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 28, 2023 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 24, 2023 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for May 16, 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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