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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY April 12, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council/Parking Authority and staff may participate in this meeting via teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council/Parking Authority meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and 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.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The Special Meeting of the City Council and Parking Authority was called to order by Mayor Bosse at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Annette Saleh
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Wunderlich, Friedman, Mirisch, Gold, Bosse
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF PAST COMMISSIONER - Annette Saleh, Human Relations Commission
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a plaque of recognition and gift to former Human Relations Commissioner Annette Saleh. City Council also awarded her a proclamation for her achievements. Several Commissioners and community members also shared their remarks.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT - lmpasta
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate to CEO and Founder Harrison Litvack, recognizing new business/restaurant lmpasta on 459 North Roxbury Drive.
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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.
Councilmember Friedman announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDalert to 888777 if interested to receive text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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.
None
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.
Speakers:
1. Laurie Ackerman re: Polio vaccine, honoring Mayor Bosse with a donation to Rotary International
2. Patrick McMahon re: Crime in Beverly Hills/Gascon recall
3. Leon Schneider re: Speeding cars in the City
4. David Gingold re: Driving in the City
5. Shiva Bagheri re: Gascon recall
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager George Chavez invited Fire Chief Gregory Barton up to the dais to introduce Interim Deputy Fire Chief Wolfgang Knabe.
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Gold announced that he attended the Independent Cities Association Meeting two weeks ago and the California Contract Cities Association Board Meeting this past weekend.
D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove Item D-15 for discussion and separate vote, approve the remaining items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items D-4 and D-5
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 2022.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022.
ITEM D-3: APPROVED
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates March 8 - March 31, 2022.
ITEM D-4: APPROVED
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates March 8 - March 31, 2022.
ITEM D-5: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. OPPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL BALLOT INITIATIVE WHICH WOULD
LIMIT THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS' ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Legislative I Lobby Liaisons recommend the City Council opposes the state constitutional ballot initiative which would limit the state and local governments' ability to raise revenue for government services.
ITEM D-6: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13396
7. ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE "O" ON THE 500
BLOCK OF NORTH ARDEN DRIVE SOUTH OF PARK WAY TO NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: Traffic & Parking Commission recommendation establishing a permit zone with a "No Parking, 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., Daily, Permit 'O' Exempt" regulation.
ITEM D-7: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13397
8. 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: The California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145 and 13146 mandate City and County Fire Departments to enforce building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Included in these standards are requirements for annual inspections of identified hotels, motels, lodging houses, and apartment houses, as well as identified private and public schools. This resolution fulfills the requirements for calendar year 2021.
ITEM D-8: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13398
9. AUTHORIZING AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY
TO APPROVE AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE REAL TIME WATCH CENTER AND APPROPRIATING $498,000 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REAL TIME WATCH CENTER; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $498,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22; AND
ADVANCED APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $2,451,980 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
Comment: The Beverly Hills Police Department proposes the creation of a Real Time Watch Center (RTWC), which would integrate the cohesive use of technologies such as closed circuit television cameras (CCTV), Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) drones.
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ITEM D-9: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13399
APPROVAL OF:
10. AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPLICATION APPEAL FEE EXEMPTION.
Comment: Staff seeks concurrence from the City Council for the interpretation that no appeal fee applies to an affordable housing placement application when an administrative decision is appealed pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code Title 1, Chapter 4, Article 1 (Appeal of Administrative Decisions to Council).
ITEM D-10: APPROVED
11. REQUESTS TO USE THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TO CONDUCT CANDIDATE
FORUMS FROM THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OF BEVERLY HILLS/BEVERLY HILLS
NORTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND THE SOUTHWEST BEVERLY
HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION.
Comment: The Municipal League of Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills North Homeowners Association Uointly), and the Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association are requesting that the City Council waive the fees for use of City facilities and staff costs for City Council and City Treasurer candidate forums.
ITEM D-11: APPROVED
12. RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT SENT BY CITY MANAGER GEORGE CHAVEZ ON ASSEMBLY BILL 2000 (GABRIEL) MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES.
Comment: On March 23, 2022, staff from Assemblymember Gabriel's office contacted the City requesting a letter of support be sent for Assembly Bill 2000 ("AB 2000") Motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed: off-street parking facilities due to the Committee hearing that occurred on April 4, 2022. This bill makes it a crime for a person to engage in a motor vehicle speed contest in an offstreet parking facility or an exhibition of speed in an offstreet parking facility. Staff is requesting the City Council to ratify the letter sent by City Manager George Chavez at the direction of the Mayor.
ITEM D-12: APPROVED
13. AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA AT 444 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment to Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and The Paley Center for Media at 444 North Rexford Drive.
ITEM D-13: APPROVED
AMENDMENT TO LEASE - AG# 240-22
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14. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH MELIK S, INC. AT 444 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Fourth Amendment to Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Melik S, Inc. at 444 North Rexford Drive ITEM D-14: APPROVED
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE - AG# 241-22
15. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MYDATT, INC., DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK FOR SAFETY AND
HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,487,898.42 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 AND $1,600,00.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4, 175,796.84; AND APPROVAL TO ISSUE A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021- 22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT $1,487,898.42 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PURCHASE ORDER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,600,000.00.
AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED AMBASSADOR SERVICES
INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES ADVANCED APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $512,101.58 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED
AMBASSADOR SERVICES INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the agreement and change purchase order with Mydatt, Inc., DBA Block by Block for safety and hospitality services. The Block By Block Beverly Hills Ambassador team provides 24 hour safety and hospitality services in the City's business triangle, S. Beverly Drive and other designated areas. Ambassadors provide permit, field and facility management at the four Beverly Hills Unified School District school campuses that have available fields and athletic facilities. Ambassadors assist residents, merchants, tourists and individuals in need.
Councilmember Wunderlich pulled the item to highlight additional allocations for safety measures.
MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item D-15 as follows:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3
TO AN AGREEMENT WITH MYDATT, INC., DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK
FOR SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES IN THE
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NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,487,898.42 FOR THE SERVICES
DESCRIBED, AND
APPROVAL TO ISSUE A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2021-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000.00 FOR A NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT $1,487,898.42 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 PURCHASE ORDER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED
$1,600,000.00.
AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TO SUPPORT ENHANCED
AMBASSADOR SERVICES INCLUDING BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES
ADVANCED APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $512,101.58
FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO
SUPPORT ENHANCED AMBASSADOR SERVICES INCLUDING
BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SAFETY MEASURES.
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM D-15: APPROVED
16. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JAM CORPORATION, FOR THE POLICE FACILITY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $243,800; 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, Jam Corporation, for Police Facility Fire Alarm Upgrade Project.
ITEM D-16: APPROVED, AG# 242-22
17. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO A.J. KIRKWOOD & ASSOCIATES FOR INSTALLATION OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION AT 450 N. REXFORD DRIVE AND 9510 BRIGHTON WAY PARKING STRUCTURES; AND
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APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $511,037; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, A.J. Kirkwood & Associates for Closed Circuit Television at 450 N. Rexford Drive and 9510 Brighton Way Parking Structures.
ITEM D-17: APPROVED, AG# 243-22
18. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP, INC. OBA EXCEL PAVING, FOR THE ON-CALL PAVEMENT REPAIRS PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,377,600 OVER A BASE ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT TERM, AND IF EXTENDED FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL
TERMS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED THROUGH FUTURE CITY COUNCIL BUDGETARY PROCESS FOR THREE (3) YEARS; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,515,360 TO PALP, INC. OBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT OVER THE BASE ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT TERMS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PALP, Inc. OBA Excel Paving Company for on-call pavement repair services in the amount of $1,377,600 over a base one (1) year contract term, and if extended for two (2) additional one-year renewal terms, in the total amount to be determined through future City Council budgetary process for three years of the contract upon successful performance by the Contractor; approve the plans and specifications therefor with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $137, 760; and approve the issuance of a purchase order to PALP, Inc. OBA Excel Paving Company in the amount of $1,515,360 for the project over the base one (1) year contract term.
ITEM D-18: APPROVED, AG# 244-22
19. A PURCHASE ORDER TO WONDRIES FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $710,900.89 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES AND NINE (9) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) I SourceWell bid process and move to approve a purchase order in the amount of $710,900.89 to Wondries Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles.
ITEM D-19: APPROVED
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Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
E. JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE PARKING AUTHORITY FACILITY RATES SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council considers amending the City's fees and charges, and adopts the resolution implementing those changes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, and the Board of the Parking Authority considers amending the Parking Authority facility rates schedule, and adopts the resolution implementing these changes for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Jeff Muir, Director of Finance, presented information related to this item.
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Darian Bojeaux
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to adopt as amended item E-1 as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES &
CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE PARKING
AUTHORITY FACILITY RATES SCHEDULE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023.
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Ayes: Wunderlich, Friedman, Gold, and Bosse.
Noes: Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM E-1: ADOPTED AS AMENDED, RES# 22-R-13400, RES# PA-R-22-161 F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
1. HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S FEBRUARY 10, 2022 DECISION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLEFAMIL Y RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT ON A MUL Tl-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE.
Comment: On February 10, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution conditionally approving a Development Plan Review to allow the construction of a single-family residence with a basement on a multi-family residential property located at 331 North Oakhurst Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filed seeking City Council review, and appeal fees have been paid. The next step is for the City Council to set a date at a future meeting for a Public Hearing to consider the appeal. It is recommended that the hearing be set for May 17, 2022.
City Planner Timothea Tway presented information related to the item.
Speaker:
1. Steve Mayer
2. Robert Block
Council provided their questions and comments.
ITEM F-1: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, ABSENT OBJECTION, PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR JUNE 21, 2022
TO CONSIDER:
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY OR ADD LANGUAGE RELATED TO
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS FOR INCREASES IN BUILDING
HEIGHT, THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT EXEMPTION FOR ROOFTOP ELEVATOR
ENCLOSURES ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT
EXEMPTION FOR ROOFTOP DECKING MATERIALS AND PARAPETS ON MUL Tl-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, THE ALLOWABLE ROOFTOPS USES AND STRUCTURES FOR A MUL Tl-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED USE
BUILDING, THE DEFINITION OF A PRIVATE TRAINING CENTER, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCE OR WALL FINISHES. First Reading - For Introduction.
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Comment: This item will be continued to the April 26, 2022 formal City Council meeting, at which time the draft ordinance will be presented to the City Council for first reading.
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Darian Bojeaux
ITEM F-2: AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF, AND ABSENT OBJECTION, MATTER CONTINUED BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR TO APRIL 26, 2022
3. SIX RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING SIX GOLDEN SHIELD AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF SITES THAT
HAVE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE CITY
THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING EACH GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: Council will consider adoption of the six resolutions awarding Golden Shield awards to Pioneer Hardware, Harry Harris Shoes, The Luau, Pixie Town, Hans Ohrt Lightweight Bicycles, and Francis-Orr Stationary.
Urban Designer Mark Odell presented information related to the item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item F-3 as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING THE LUAU A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING HARRY HARRIS SHOES A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING PIONEER HARDWARE A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING PIXIE TOWN A GOLDEN SHIELD CULTURAL
RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING HANS OHRT LIGHTWEIGHT BICYCLES A GOLDEN
SHIELD CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF
CULTURAL IMPORTANCE
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING FRANCIS-ORR STATIONERY CO. A GOLDEN SHIELD
CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL
IMPORTANCE; AND
THAT EACH GOLDEN SHIELD BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM F-3: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13401, RES# 22-R-13402, RES# 22-R-13403, RES# 22-R-13404, RES# 22-R-13405, AND RES# 22-R-13406
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-2818 IN CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS. First Reading - For Introduction.
Comment: Staff will return with an amended Urgency Ordinance 20-0-2818 to end both the eviction and rent increase moratoriums effective May 31, 2021; end the repayment period of COVI D-19 back rent through May 31, 2023 and the rent increase at the end of the moratorium is limited to 3.10%.
Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Helen Morales presented information related to the item.
Speakers:
1. Linda Soaker
2. lthiel Rosenfeld
3. Philip Blustein
4. Easter Noda
5. Michael
6. Susan Collins
7. Speaker 7
8. Frances Miller
9. Lisa Pauletti
10. Shiva Bagheri
11. Kimberly Reiss
12. Zoe Koufopolous
Telephone Comments:
1. Alan
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2. Wei-na Huang
3. Simin Abadi
4. Tracy
5. Joy Siegel
6. Mark Elliot
7. Roger Lerrick
8. Marvin Egorin
9. Alma Ordaz
10. John Luca
11. Frances Harper
12. Michael Newmann
Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Anonymous
2. Jeannie Chow
3. Lynn and Gordon Zuiderweg
4. Anonymous
5. Martha Stevens
6. Linda Carolei
7. Audrey Linden
8. Maureen Berry
9. Alex and Angelina Woodbury
10. Raphael and Francisca Sanzio
11. J.S. Gienger
12. Tom Thompson and Charlene Amateau
13. Roger
14. Andrew Dzedulionis
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold seconded by Councilmember Wunderlich to approve item G-2 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-2818 IN
CONNECTION WITH EMERGENCY REGULATIONS RELATED TO
RESIDENTIAL TENANT EVICTIONS AND PROTECTIONS" BE
INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2022 FOR DISCUSSION OF DEFINITIONS, AND JUNE 21, 2022 TO DISCUSS THE CPI
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2. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MIRISCH TO DISCUSS WHETHER TO ORDER
REVIEW OF THE ISSUANCE AND APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF
INELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXISTING POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE.
Comment: Continued from the March 15, 2022 City Council meeting for further review of the Certificate of Ineligibility for the existing potential historic residence located at 1001 North Roxbury Drive.
Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich presented information related to the item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Speakers:
1. David Silvas
2. Kimberly Reiss
3. George Millstein
4. Murray Fischer
5. Josh Flagg
6. Jill Collins
7. Rebecca Pynoos
8. Marc Teren
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item G-2 as follows:
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ORDER REVIEW OF THE ISSUANCE AND
APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXISTING POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH
ROXBURY DRIVE
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-2: COUNCIL ORDERED A REVIEW OF THE ISSUANCE AND
APPROVAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF INELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXISTING POTENTIAL HISTORIC RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE; STAFF TO RETURN AT A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING WITH MORE
INFORMATION AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH ON THE ITEM
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481. First Reading - For Introduction.
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Military Use Policy. The adoption of the ordinance will grant the Beverly Hills Police Department approval to continue to utilize "military equipment" as defined by California Government Code Section 7070.
Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese presented information related to the item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item G-3 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481" BE INTRODUCED AND
READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None. ·
CARRIED
ITEM G-3: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2022 FOR ADOPTION
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 17, 2022 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022 RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION- Regular Meeting of March 2, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 3, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 10, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 10, 2022 ITEM H-1: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
None
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 2:09 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
April 12, 2022
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 2nd day of May, 2023
JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D., MAYOR/CHAIR
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTV10 Spectrum Cable.