CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING November 15, 2022
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 Nooshin Meshkaty
A. ROLL CALLS
Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT — Pam Kraushaar to the Human Relations Commission
2. PROCLAMATION — Request by Mayor Liii Bosse to honor Nooshin Meshkaty and Camyar Meshkaty with a proclamation for organizing the Solidarity with the Heroic People of Iran rally on Nov. 5, 2022.
Mayor Bosse along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate of appointment to newly appointed Human Relations Commissioner Pam Kraushaar.
Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to honorNooshin Meshkaty and Camyar Meshkaty for organizing the rally.
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3. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Velverie Café and Teahouse
Mayor Bosse along with the entire City Council presented a shout out recognition to Velverie Café and Teahouse owner Chloe Strumpf. The café is located at 9737 South Santa Monica Boulevard and open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to5:00 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 “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 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 oral communications on this phone line.
1. Joe Safier re: Project recently approved by Planning Commission
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 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.
Written Comment Read into the Record:
1. Linda Schneider re: Project recently approved by Planning Commission Speaker:
1. Tim Zebrowski re: Project recently approved by Planning Commission Councilmember Mirisch requested to agendize the topic of tenant protections for the next meeting.
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3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Laurence Wiener reported that the Council unanimously approved asettlement of a lawsuit involving a resident renting out apartments for AirBnB. The result of that settlement includes: the defendant will pay the City $75,000 whichincludes both the tax that was originally owed along with penalties and interest, they will also agree to without consent inspections to the property and any unit thereinwithout notice, they will be further required to provide the City with documentation regarding all rental activities within five days’ notice, and one-way waivers and releases in favor of the City.
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian read a Resolution signed by her and thirteen other Iranian American elected officials across the nation condemning the violent acts of the Islamic Republic of Iran against innocent civilians.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar Minutes
None
Other Business
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
1. CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME.Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the Parking Authority to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.
ITEM D-1: ADOPTED, RES# PA-22-R-164
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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.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to remove Item E-3 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
Minutes
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates October 25, 2022 to November 7, 2022
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 25, 2022 to November 7, 2022
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:3. A. APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 468 N RODEO DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 456 N RODEO DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 461 N BEVERLY DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND 449 N BEVERLY DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FORDEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLYHILLS SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 456 AND 468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADDING ARTICLE 16.6 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 10 TO THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE AND APPLYING THE CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC City Council/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes
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PLAN ZONING TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 456 AND 468 NORTHRODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE. Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: These two ordinances were introduced on November 1, 2022. Theyare returning to the Council for second reading and adoption. The Cheval Blanc project, including the Zoning Amendments and Development Agreement as set forth in the Ordinances, has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, and an Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified by the City Council, which made appropriate environmental findings, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. The Ordinances are covered by and within the scope of the Certified EIR.
Councilmember Mirisch explained his reason for pulling this item.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item E-3 as follows:
A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH 468 N RODEO DRIVE LLC,A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 456 N RODEO DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 461 NBEVERLY DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND 449 N BEVERLY DRIVE LLC, A DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FOR DEVELOPMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHEVAL BLANC BEVERLY HILLS
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR PROPERTY AT 456 AND 468 NORTH
RODEO DRIVE; 449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND
461 THROUGH 465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADDING
ARTICLE 16.6 TO CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 10 TO THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPLYING THE CHEVALBLANC BEVERLY HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN ZONING TO THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 456 AND 468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE;
449, 451 AND 453 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE; AND 461 THROUGH
465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM E-3: APPROVED, AG# 702-22; ADOPTED, ORD# 22-0-2667 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
4. CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
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54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THESAME.
Comment: This resolution implements the necessary requirements to allow the CityCouncil to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency.ITEM E-4: ADOPTED RES# 22-R-13433 APPROVAL OF:
5. REQUEST TO PLACE A PLAQUE NEXT TO A GROVE OF TREES BEING
PLANTED ADJACENT TO COLDWATER CANYON PARK IN RECOGNITION OF ADONATION MADE IN HONOR OF VAHAGN SETIAN, BY THE VAHAGN SETIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Comment: As an update to a Council-approved request on November 16, 2021, a plaque recognizing a donation for a grove of trees by the Vahagn Setian CharitableFoundation adjacent to Coldwater Canyon Park is requested.
Speaker:
1. Scott Redston
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
BRANDING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE REGARDING THE USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD BY REVOLVE; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, SUBJECT
TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD BY REVOLVE.
Comment: This item provides the recommendation of the Beverly Hills City Council Liaison Branding and Licensing Committee regarding the use of the Beverly Hills Shield by Revolve, a clothing retailer, on a capsule collection of clothing merchandise.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
7. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ECO BUILD, INC. FOR THE LA CIENEGA COMMUNITY CENTER RESTROOMS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $216,011.00; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
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PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to: 1. Approve the award of acontract to the lowest responsible bidder Eco Build, Inc. for the La Cienega Community Center Restrooms Improvement project in the amount of $196,373; and
2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $19,638 (10%); and 3.
Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $216,011; and 4. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and 5. Consider finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED, AG# 705-22
8. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BEST CONTRACTING, INC. FOR THE LIBRARY ROOFING REPAIR AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $119,675; ANDAPPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve the award of a contract to Best Contracting, Inc., for the Library Roofing Repair and Partial Replacementproject in the amount of $108,796.00; approve a construction contingency in the amount of $10,879 (10%); approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $119,675; and approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED, AG# 706-22
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:
None
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TO CONSIDER:
1. A. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MAKING
EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ARE REASONABLY
NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2022
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICALCODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDINGSTANDARDS 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; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. Second Reading — For Adoption Comment: This regular Ordinance adopts by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code with applicable local amendments to the California BuildingStandards Code and other technical codes. The proposed Ordinance includesconstruction standards for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire codes.
The Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item F-i as follows:
THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED, “RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MAKING EXPRESS
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE
2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ARE
REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS”, BE ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None
CARRIED
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MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to Ayes:
Noes:
CARRIED
approve item F-i as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED, ANDTHE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “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 FIRECODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
THAT THE ORDINANCE BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
None
ITEM F-I: ADOPTED, RES# 22-R-I3434; ADOPTED, ORD# 22-0-2668
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING REGULATIONS
IN THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF
LOT LINES THAT WOULD CREATE OR EXPAND LOTS ACROSS THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL
THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA. First
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING
Reading - For Introduction
Comment: This ordinance has previously been reviewed by the PlanningCommission at their October 13th meeting, during which they adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the draft ordinance. The ordinance is intended to permanently codify the regulations of Urgency Ordinance No. 21-0-2833, which will expire in January 2023 pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), The City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA.
City Planner Timothea Tway presented information related to this item.
Speaker:
1. Flora
CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING
CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCEINCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS; AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF
MUNICIPAL CODE” BE ADOPTED AND READ
BUILDING CODE; THE
CODE; THE 2022
CODE; AND THE
CODE, 2021 EDITION;
ADDITIONS, AND
THE BEVERLY HILLS
BY TITLE ONLY, AND
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Written Comment Read into the Record:
1. Karen Platt and Shahram Melamed
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Planner Timothea Tway and Director of Community Development Ryan Gohlich responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item F-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 REGULATIONS IN THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES
THAT WOULD CREATE OR EXPAND LOTS ACROSS THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY” BE ADOPTED AND
READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND THAT THE ORDINANCE BE FOUND
EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-2: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THEJANUARY 3, 2023 MEETING FOR ADOPTION
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 21-0-2853 TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FORSENATE BILL 9 PROJECTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES,
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - For Adoption
Comment: The adoption of this ordinance would extend the effective period of Interim Ordinance No. 21-0-2853 for an additional one-year period, for expiration on December 6, 2023.
City Planner Timothea Tway presented information related to this item.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold to approve item F-3 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED, ANDTHE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 21-0-2853 TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR SENATE BILL 9
PROJECTS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, DECLARING
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THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)” BE ADOPTED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, AND THAT
THE ORDINANCE BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-3: ADOPTED, ORD# 22-0-2869
4. A REQUEST TO CONTINUE AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S MAY 26, 2022 DECISION AMENDING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW REGULATING ROOFTOP USES AT 9800 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND 121 SPALDING DRIVE (SPRING PLACE).
Comment: This item is a report requesting to continue a hearing of an appeal petition to a date certain, on the formal City Council meeting of December 6, 2022.
ITEM F-4: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR ABSENT 0BJECTIO ITEM CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
A. RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE SERVICES TO FURTHER ASSIST THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS.
B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. (“SSG” DBA BONTERRA) FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO TRACK SERVICESPROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER FOR SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. (“SSG” DBA BONTERRA) FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOFTWARE SYSTEM TO TRACK SERVICES
PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,051.68.
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,836.00.
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D. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMMENDMENT NO 2 TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH STEP UP ON SECOND FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF SERVICES; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR
STEP UP ON SECOND FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT OF $121,194.40 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $227,643.40.
E. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $664,958.68 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED
SERVICES, SOFTWARE SYSTEM AND CONSULTANT SERVICES TO
PROVIDE A PLAN FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council review and approve the proposed services that are intended to provide additional support for the unhoused. It is also requested that City Council provide direction on any additional steps they would like staff to take to address related issues.
At the request of Mayor Bosse and absent objection, item taken before Item F-I.
Assistant City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Assistant City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Fire Chief Greg Barton, EMSAdministrator Sean Stokes, Johnthon Hunter from the Beverly Hills Ambassador Program, Police Chief Mark Stainbrook, Director of Community Services JennyRogers, Kevin Conner of Step up on Second, and Recreation Manager Chris Paulson responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-1 as follows:
TO WAIVE THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PER THE BEVERLY
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE 3-3-204 (D) AND:
A. APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE
SERVICES TO FURTHER SUPPORT THE UNHOUSED IN
BEVERLY HILLS
B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. (“SSG”
DBA BONTERRA) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOFTWARE
SYSTEM TO TRACK SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED
IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND
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APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER SSG
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THAT SOFTWARE SYSTEM IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $83,051.68
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS;
AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 PURCHASE ORDER FOR
THOSE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,836.00
D. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STEP UP ON SECOND FOREXTENDED HOURS OF SERVICES; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 CHANGE PURCHASE
ORDER FOR STEP UP ON SECOND FOR THOSE SERVICES IN
AN AMOUNT OF $121,194.40 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF
$227,643.40
E. APPROPRIATE FUNDING IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $664,958.68 FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
12-MONTH PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
ASSISTANCE TO THE UNHOUSED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: APPROVED
2. PER THE REQUEST OF MAYOR BOSSE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
AND SPECTRUM WERE ASKED TO RETURN TO UPDATE THE CITY COUNCIL
ON SERVICE LEVELS AND PROGRESS BEING MADE WITH CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Comment: Southern California Edison (SCE) and Spectrum went before City Council in August of this year. City Council requested both return with additional information at a later date. Since that time, Southern California Edison had three major outages;as such, the Mayor requested an immediate report for continued discussion.
At the request of Mayor Bosse and absent objection, item taken before Item G-1.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Randy Simon
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2. Shahram Melamed3. Daniela Anderson
4. Sabrina Hakim
5. Alan Nazarian
6. Tanya Moftakhar
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Frieda Berlin
2. Rosa Navi
3. Nilou Raiman
4. Lisa Naysan
5. Mark and Farrah Nehoray6. Carmella Mashian
7. Karen PlattGovernment Relations Manager Diane Forte, Vice President of Local Public Affairs Larry Chung, Vice President of Distribution Paul Grigaux, and Outage Communications Team Manager Eric Taitano spoke on behalf of Southern California Edison.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Vice President of Local Public Affairs Larry Chung, Vice President of Distribution Paul Grigaux, and Director of Public Works Shana Epstein responded to Council questions.
Director of Government Relations Stephen Sawyer spoke on behalf of Charter Communications (Spectrum).
Charter Communications Director of Government Relations Stephen Sawyer and Information Technology Director David Schirmer responded to Council questions.
ITEM G-2: STAFF REPORTED, SCE AND SPECTRUM REPRESENTATIVES
SPOKE, PUBLIC COMMENTS, COUNCIL PROWDED QUESTIONS AND
COMMENTS
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 11, 2022 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 13, 2022HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 24, 2022PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 27, 2022 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
None
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J. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this I 2th day of September, 2023
HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
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.