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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 September 19, 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/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.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or
On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- 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/Parking Authority. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record.
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 no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT – Deborah Termeie, DDS (Recreation and Parks Commission)
2. RECOGNITION OF FORMER COMMISSIONER – Allison Balson (Community Charitable Foundation)
3. PRESENTATION – Recognition of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for their dedication and work on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
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.
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 in writing, 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. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
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
None
Other Business
1. BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF TENANT SPACE AT 445 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends The Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a broker leasing commission agreement by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. (“Cushman & Wakefield”) for the lease the tenant space at 445 North Cañon Drive.
Item D-1 Agenda Report
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 Adjourned Study Session Meeting of December 13, 2022.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022.
Item E-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 6, 2023 to September 11, 2023.
Item E-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 6, 2023 to September 11, 2023.
Item E-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. ADDING SECTION 5-6-1311 TO TITLE 5, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 13 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF AEROSOL STRING, SHAVING CREAM, AND HAIR REMOVAL PRODUCT ON CERTAIN PUBLIC PROPERTY OR PROPERTY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BY PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY ONE ON HALLOWEEN. Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance will restrict the use of Shaving Cream and/or Aerosol String, more commonly referred to as "Silly String" for a 24-hour period surrounding Halloween to preserve the health, welfare and safety of the community. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
Item E-5 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
6. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (TARA RICEBERG AND ZALE RICHARD RUBINS); EXTENSION OF RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION TERM (MYRA LURIE).
Comment: This report requests that the City Council formally appoint Tara Riceberg and Zale Richard Rubins to the Recreation and Parks Commission for an initial two-year term. Also included is an extension of commission term for Myra Lurie.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $28,900 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 (CalPERS) requirements of Government Code § 20636 (b)(1).
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 - CONSIDERATION FOR REJECTION OF REQUEST TO WORK DURING THE 2023 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 waiver of the holiday moratorium; and (2) move to deny the waiver request.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. FOR CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR AND APPLICATION OF A TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT AT 440 N. CAMDEN DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $140,730; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to: (1) Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc., for Concrete Slab Repair and Application of a Traffic Coating Project at 440 N. Camden Drive Parking Structure in the amount of $122,374; and (2) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $18,356 (15%); and (3) Approve a purchase order to Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $140,730; and (4) Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO COURTNEY, INC., FOR 331 FOOTHILL ROAD OVERHANGS WATERPROOFING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $219,450.00; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to: (1) Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder Courtney, Inc. for the 331 Foothill Road Overhangs Waterproofing Project in the amount of $199,500.00; and (2) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $19,950.00 (10%); and (3) Approve a purchase order to Courtney, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $219,450.00; and (4) Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE EASEMENT WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT PROJECT BY FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. DBA FERREIRA COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $1,880,200.00; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to accept the described contract work by Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. dba Ferreira Coastal Construction Co. (Ferreira) in the final amount of $1,880,200.00 and authorize the City Clerk to record the attached Notice of Completion.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS WITH NO MORE THAN TWO PRIMARY UNITS AND URBAN LOT SPLIT PARCEL MAPS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21 AND 66411.7 (SENATE BILL 9, 2021), AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: An ordinance to permanently codify the regulations contained in Interim Ordinance No. 21-O-2853, which created objective standards for Senate Bill (SB) 9 projects. The Planning Commission has previously reviewed the draft ordinance at their regular meeting on August 10, 2023, and adopted a resolution (4-1) recommending approval of the draft ordinance as amended to the City Council.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. SANTA MONICA BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY.
Staff will provide an update on the Santa Monica Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (SMBGSA). Staff seeks direction on (1) consideration of cost-share participation in the SMBGSA and (2) the City Council's interest in the City remaining in or withdrawing from the SMBGSA.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 3, 2023
RENT STABILZATION COMMISSION - Special Meeting of August 7, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 24, 2023 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SELECTED MEMBERS OF THE 2023-2024 TEAM BEVERLY HILLS PROGRAM.
Comment: This item provides the names of the applicants selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Team Beverly Hills Program.
Item I-1 Agenda Report
2. BEVERLY HILLS PILOT TRANSIT SYSTEM.
Comment: Recommendation by the City Council and Traffic & Parking Commission Liaison Committee to cease further evaluation of a pilot fixed-route transit system and explore future options for on-demand transportation services.
Item I-2 Agenda Report
3. INNOVATION’S DAY 2023.
Comment: This item is submitted for City Council information. Since 2006, the City has held an annual all employee training and development day, which is observed on Columbus Day which is also known as Indigenous Peoples' Day. This year, the Innovation's Day event will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Item I-3 Agenda Report
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for October 3, 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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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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