CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
October 11, 2022
7:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING 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 Nellie Emrani
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch,
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION -Embrace Civility Award
2. PROCLAMATION — The Beverly Hills City Council will honor Rachel Fine, former Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, for her incredible achievements and dedication to the arts.
3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION — The Mayor and City Council will recognize author Nellie Emrani in honor of her appreciation of literacy in the Beverly Hillscommunity.
Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
Mayor Bosse announced this item will be moved to a future City Council meeting.
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to RachelFine, former Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
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Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a plaque of recognition to author Nellie Emrani in honor of her dedication to literacy in the Beverly Hillscorn m unity.
4. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Epiphany Boutique
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a 60-Second Shout-Out recognition to Sherry Andrus, owner of Epiphany Boutique. The shop is located at 227S. Beverly Drive.
5. 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 Nazarian announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDalert to 888777 if interested toreceive 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 oralcommunications 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 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 speakercard 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. Mark Elliot re: eviction moratorium
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
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4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER -Centralized Customer Relations Update City Manager George Chavez introduced Deputy Director of Public Works Michael Hensley who provided information on the new centralized customer service center.
5. CITY COUNCILM EMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Nazarian reported that as an LA County Commissioner on Alcoholand Other Drugs, she would like to bring attention to the fentanyl crisis and asked that the topic be agendized for discussion at a future meeting.
Vice Mayor Gold reported on the Cal CCA Conference he attended in San Francisco,which celebrated the 20th year anniversary of the legislation that allowed for procurement of electricity from sources other than Edison. Vice Mayor Gold also reported on the Contract Cities Association Fall Seminar he attended in Lake Arrowhead, which focused on emergency management.
Mayor Bosse reported on her Live with Lili meeting held last night where they discussed the fentanyl crisis in the school system. She requested that this issue be addressed at the next Council meeting.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
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Other Business
1. AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CBRE, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF TENANT SPACE AT 463 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends The Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Amendment to Broker Leasing Commission Agreement by and between The ParkingAuthority of the City of Beverly Hills and CBRE, Inc. for the lease of the tenant space at 463 North Bedford Drive. The Amendment adds one tenant space to the agreement.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED, AG# PA-22-159
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 Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to remove Items E-3, E-4, and E-9 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 E-1 and E-2
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Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 16 -October 3, 2022.ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 16 - October 3, 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. APPROVING A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT ON A MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE, AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution conditionallyapproving 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 NorthOakhurst Drive, finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and rejecting a related appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of the project.Speakers:
1. Steve Mayer
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2. Stephanie Savage
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Barbara Pizik
Council provided their comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item E-3 as follows:
APPROVING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT ONA MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 331 NORTH
OAKHURST DRIVE, AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None
CARRI ED
ITEM E-3: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-13424
4. CONDEMNING THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN FOR THE PHYSICAL BEATING AND DEATH OF MAHSA AMINI BY IRAN’S MORALITY POLICE.
Comment: It is recommended the City Council adopt a resolution of the Council of theCity Beverly Hills condemning the government of Iran for the physical beating anddeath of Mahsa Amini by Iran’s morality police.
Speakers:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty
2. Sharon Nik
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item E-4 as follows:
CONDEMNING THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN FOR THE PHYSICAL
BEATING AND DEATHS OF MAHSA AMINI, SARINA ESMAEILZADEH,NIKA SHAKARAMI, AND OTHERS BY IRAN’S MORALITY POLICE Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM E-4: ADOPTED AS AMENDED, RES# 22-R-13425
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APPROVAL OF:
5. SALARY SCHEDULE; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $98,900 FROM VARIOUS FUNDS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the salary schedules reflecting all City job classifications and associated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requirements of Government Code § 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, § 570.5. Staff also recommends the City Council approve an appropriation totaling $98,900 from variousCity funds.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. AN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLEET ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTUREUNDER THE CHARGE READY PROGRAM; AND
AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CHARGEPOINT, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FLEET ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS; AND
A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHARGEPOINT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,859.04 TO PROVIDE FLEET ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS; AND
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE VEHICLE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED CHARGERS AND SERVICES.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON -AG# 619-22
CHARGEPOINT- AG# 620-22
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to (1) approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Southern California (SoCal) Edison for theinstallation of Fleet electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, (2) approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Chargepoint, Inc. for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the Fleet EV chargers and specified services, and (3) waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process and approve a purchase order with Chargepoint, Inc. in the amount of $499,859.04 to provide EV charging stations for fleet vehicle usage, and (4) approve an appropriation from the Vehicle Fund in the amount of $400,000 for the purchase of EV chargers and specified services in support of the SoCal Edison Charge Ready program installation.
7. A. AWARD OF BID NO. RFB 23-070-01 TO BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC; AND AGREEMENT WITH THE BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC TO PROVIDEADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND City Council/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes
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APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $339,348 FOR THESE SERVICES.
B. AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLY TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND
APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $208,620 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This item requests City Council approval to award bid no. RFB 23-070-01 to BH Courier Acquisition, LLC and approve agreements and purchase orders with BH Courier Acquisition, LLC and Beverly Hills Weekly to publish City of Beverly Hills legal and non-legal advertising and notices for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC AG# 621-22BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLYAG# 622-22
8. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH DESTOMIL LLC AT LA CIENEGA PARK.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Destomil LLC for the snack bar at La Cienega Park. Destomil LLC operates Blasteran Snack Stand and the amendment corrects a clerical error.ITEM E-8: APPROVED, AG# 623-22; MOL AG# 624-22
9. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $186,732.43 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) POLICE ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE, FOUR (4) POLICE PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL VEHICLES AND ONE (1) PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to 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 $186,732.43 to National Auto Fleet Group for thepurchase of specified vehicles.
Councilmember Friedman explained his reasoning for pulling this item.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item E-9 as follows:
A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $186,732.43 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) POLICE ADMINISTRATION VEHICLE, FOUR(4) POLICE PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROL VEHICLES AND ONE (1)PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
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Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, HENKELS & MCCOY, INC. FOR FIBER TO THE PREMISE (FTTP) SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND ON-CALL SERVICES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,256.34; AND APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR; ANDAPPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $123,000 TO HENKELS & MCCOY, INC. FOR THE PROJECT.
Comment: This is a request that City Council award the construction contract to Henkels & McCoy, Inc. for maintenance to the Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) system and on-call services. The scope includes corrections to the aerial portion of the FTTP system such as installation of guard arms, alley arms, and carrier identification bands, and adjustments to fiber cable attachment heights on SCE poles. On-call services shall address potential future damages to the FTTP system in the public right-of-way for one calendar year.
ITEM E-10: APPROVED, AG# 703-22
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT FOR PHASE I CITY-WIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT COMPLETED BY CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $1,393,554.79; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council move to accept the described work with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
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TO CONSIDER:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN, ZONE TEXT AND MAP
AMENDMENTS, MASTER PLAN OF STREETS AMENDMENT, ENCROACHMENTAGREEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A NEW SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A VESTING TENTATIVEPARCEL MAP FOR THE PROJECT. THE PROJECT IS A NEW MULTIPLE USE
BUILDING CONTAINING A LUXURY HOTEL WITH RESTAURANTS AND
ANCILLARY SERVICES, A PRIVATE CLUB, AND STREET LEVEL RETAIL USES WITH NORTH RODEO DRIVE FRONTAGE. (CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT) - 456 AND 468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE.
Comment: The City and the Applicant are in continued discussions to develop a draft Development Agreement for presentation to the entire Council for consideration. It is recommended the City Council continue the Project hearing to Tuesday, November 1, 2022 so that development agreement issues can continue to be solved for presentation to the City Council.
Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich presented information related to this item.
ITEM F-I: AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF AND THE APPLICANT AND ABSENT OBJECTION, THE CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIfiC PLAN PROJECT
HEARING IS CONTINUED BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR TO TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
PER THE REQUEST OF MAYOR BOSSE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON(SCE) WILL RETURN TO RESPOND TO CONTINUED DISSATISFACTION IN SERVICE.Comment: Representatives from SCE will present and address questions regarding reliability and service in Beverly Hills.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein presented information related to this item.Mayor Bosse provided background information on the issues with SCE.
Telephone Public Comment:
1. Tina Sinatra
Council provided their questions and comments.
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Representatives from SCE, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, and City Manager George Chavez responded to Council questions.
ITEM G-1: MAYOR BOSSE REQUESTED THAT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAEDISON RETURN TO THE NOVEMBER 1, 2022 STUDY SESSION MEETING
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ESTABLISHING REVOCATION
PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENTS AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE.
Comment: This ordinance establishes a revocation process for discretionaryapprovals issued by the Planning Commission or the City Council.City Attorney Laurence Wiener presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Debbie Weiss
2. Kathy Checchi
3. Mark Elliot
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Jerry Dobkin, Marlene Dobkin, Isaac Zaharoni, Larry Murphy, Chuck Alpert, Arnold Messer, Sharon Messer, Nataalia Rey, Susan Niman, Matt Leipzig, Lynn Leipzig, Linda Kunik, Shirin Farasat, Robert Farasat, Patricia Wittenberg, Armin Wittenberg, Herb Reston, Allyson Wittner, Rose Cheung, Sally Sherman, Dennis Shields, Douglas Shields, Marilyn Gallup, James D. Brubaker, Dr. Behrooz Broukhim, Mark Elliot, Marcy Kelly Brubaker, Debbie Blum, Dale Herd, Jennifer Wooster, Roxanne Heptner, Christine Skirmuntt2. Thomas WhiteCouncil provided their questions and comments.
Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item G-2 as follows:
THAT THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS ESTABLISHING REVOCATION PROCEDURES FORDEVELOPMENTS AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE” NOT BE ADOPTED AND SECONDLY THAT THE ISSUE OF
PEOPLE WHO INTENTIONALLY LIE AS PART OF THE PLANNINGPROCESS BE CONSIDERED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
RETURNED TO US WITH THEIR ORDINANCE
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch
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CARRIED
ITEM G-2: ORDINANCE NOT ADOPTED
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of August 4, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of August II, 2022 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of August 17, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 1, 2022 DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 1, 2022RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 7, 2022PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 8, 2022 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 13, 2022 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
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J. ADJOURNMENTThe next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City the meeting at 11:34 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this jst day of August, 2023
Council, adjourned
JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D, MAYORICHAIR
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