CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING October 18, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council 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 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 Dr. Charles Aronberg and Family A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember
Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION - Presentation of the Key to the City - Dr. Charles Aronberg
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — WrapStar
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a 60-Second Shout-Out certificate to Debi Treiman, Owner of WrapStar, a restaurant located at 9533 Santa Monica Blvd.
Friedman, Councilmember
Mayor Bosse and the entire City Council presented a Key to the City to Dr. Charles Aronberg. Throughout his career he served as the official team doctor for the sports teams Lakers, Raiders, Kings, and was a team physician at three Olympic games.
He is a longtime advocate for public health and safety, a Beverly Hills two-term Mayor (1974 and 1979), and former Councilmember who served the City for 12 years. The City Council thanked Dr. Aronberg for his inspiration and never-ending accomplishments in the City of Beverly Hills.
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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
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.
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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 oracting 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. David Brown re: Sidewalk vending
2. David Gingold re: Public comments
3. Lindsey Horvath, West Hollywood Councilmember re: Local issues
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER — Update by the Police Department on Fentanyl
City Manager George Chavez introduced Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese, who presented Lt. Giovanni Trejo, BHPD Executive Officer and Alex Ghazalpour, Chief Operations Officer of Vital Medical Services. Lt. Trejo provided an update on the issue of Fentanyl and efforts to combat it in Beverly Hills schools and the community.
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Mirisch reported on his attendance at the UCLA Lewis Center symposium on California Housing Crossroads.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded by Director Mirisch to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
Minutes
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Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND S-FER INTERNATIONAL, INC. AT 355 NORTH RODEO DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority approve the Sixth Amendment to Lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and 5-FERInternational, Inc. at 355 North Rodeo Drive. 5-FER International, Inc. operates Salvatore Ferragamo and the amendment will extend the lease for ten years.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED, AG# PA-22-160
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Gold, and Chair Bosse
Noes: None.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve all items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items E-1 and E-2 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes
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Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates October 4 — October 10, 2022.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 4 — October 10, 2022.ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. TO DENY A REQUEST TO MODIFY PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE “Q” ON THE 200 BLOCK OF SOUTH CRESCENT DRIVE BETWEENCHARLEVILLE BOULEVARD AND GREGORY WAY.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to deny a resident-initiated petition request to modify the permit parking regulation on the 200 block of South Crescent Drive, between Charleville Boulevard and Gregory Way, and retain the existing regulation of “1-Hour Parking, 8 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., Daily, Permit ‘Q’ Exempt”.
Speaker:
1. David Gingold
Written Comment Read into the Record:
1. Melissa Fall
ITEM E-3: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13426
APPROVAL OF:
4. METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 (RODEO STATION) -REQUEST TO WORK DURING THE 2022 HOLIDAY MORATORIUM BETWEEN THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH NEW YEAR’S DAY.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) request for a waiver of the holiday moratorium; and (2) move to deny the waiver request.
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ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS BRIDGE CLUB FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement between theCity of Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Bridge Club for use of City facilities for the fiscal years 2022/23 through 2026/27.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED, AG# 642-22
6. AGREEMENT WITH SHAW HR CONSULTING, INC. TO PROVIDE FEHA/ADA
DISABILITY CONSULTING AND INTERACTIVE PROCESS COORDINATION AND FACILITATION; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 IN THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $300,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Shaw HR Consulting to Conduct FEHA/ADA Disability Consulting and Interactive Process Coordination and Facilitation.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED, AG# 643-22
7. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU AT 9400 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau at 9400 Santa Monica Boulevard. The amendment extends the lease for five years and standardizes certain lease provisions.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED, AG# 644-22, MOL AG# 645-22
8. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH WAGEWORKS, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT; ANDAPPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $525,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to anagreement between the City of Beverly Hills and WageWorks, Inc., for a total not toexceed amount of $525,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to approve a purchase order for FY 22/23 in the amount of $300,000.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED, AG# 646-22
9. A. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COVERED 6 LLCIDGP IN THE OVERALL TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,065,100 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,370,100 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023; AND
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B. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE OVERALL AMOUNT OF $1,976,570 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,315,570 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council:
A. Approve a change purchase order for Covered 6 LLCIDGP in the amount of $4,065,100 for a total not to exceed amount of $4,370,100 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for armed uniform patrol security services and virtual patrol officers for the real time watch center.
B. Approve a change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. in the overall amount of $1,976,570 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,315,570 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 for uniform patrol security services, virtual patrol officers and security check-ins for city hall.
Speaker:
1. David Gingold
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
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:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2022CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2021 EDITION;
INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS; AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. First Reading — For Introduction.
Comment: This ordinance adopts by reference the various Codes with applicable local amendments. The proposed Ordinance includes construction standards for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire codes. Staff recommends that the Public Hearing be held.
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Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich introduced Supervising PlanReview Engineer Arlen Eskandari who presented information related to this item.
Fire Chief Greg Barton introduced Fire Inspector Alvin Cuna to present additionalinformation related to this item.
Fire Chief Greg Barton, Supervising Plan Review Engineer Arlen Eskandari, Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich, City Attorney Laurence Wiener, and City Manager George Chavez responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to advance item F-i as follows:
TO WAIVE FULL READING AND ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None.
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ITEM F-I: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCED TO THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 2022 FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION TO CONSIDER:
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Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
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H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
i. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 8, 2022 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 15, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 22, 2022HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Special Meeting of October 3, 2022 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this I St day of August, 2023
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D., MAYORICHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.