CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Councilmember
January 3, 2023
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 Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, Mayor Bosse
Absent: None
Councilmember Nazarian requested that a moment of silence be held to honor RiversideCounty Deputy Sheriff Isaiah Cordero, who was killed in the line of duty on December 29,2022.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION -None
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Juice Crafters
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.Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a Shout Out recognition to Lydia Hooker owner of Juice Crafters, located at 293 S. Robertson Blvd. iiVRLYi E-2
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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.
None
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.
Speaker:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty re: Iranian human rights
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey announced the appointment of Keith Sterling as Deputy City Manager.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey introduced Director of Public Works Shana Epstein who introduced representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. LADWP Senior Public Relations Representative Deborah Hong and ProjectEngineer Amgad Farag provided details about two large valve replacements to watermains below Sunset Blvd. that would be occurring in January and February. Councilprovided their questions and comments. LADWP representatives and staffresponded to Council questions.
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS None
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar Minutes
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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 THESAME.
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-R-23-166
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Gold, and Chair Bosse.
Noes: None.
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman 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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Minutes
None
Demands Paid
REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates December 6, 2022 to December 27, 2022.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 6, 2022 to December 27, 2022.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING CHAPTER 5 AND CHAPTER 6 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EVICTIONS. (First Reading — for Introduction) Comment: The City Council directed staff to return to the City Council with an ordinance reflecting the direction of the City Council at its December 13, 2022 meeting. This Ordinance removes the provision from Chapter 5 (BHMC Section 4- 5-512) and Chapter 6 (BHMC Section 4-6-6 K) that allows a landlord to evict a tenant for major remodeling. This Ordinance would prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant for major remodeling.
Speaker:
1. Bobby Assil
Written Comments Read into the Record:
1. Adam Asherson
2. Max Sherman, AAGLA3. Kira Jai
4. Alan Bronowicz
5. Daniel Yukelson and Orit Blau6. Mark Elliot
ITEM E-3: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2022, FOR ADOPTION
4. AMENDING REGULATIONS IN THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES THAT WOULD CREATE OREXPAND LOTS ACROSS THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY (Second Reading for Adoption); AND
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PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), THE CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA.
Comment: This ordinance was introduced on November 15, 2022, and is returning to the Council for second reading and adoption. This ordinance has previously been reviewed by the Planning Commission at their October 13th meeting, during which they adopted a resolution recommending the City Council approve the draft ordinance. The City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA.ITEM E-4: ADOPTED, ORD# 23-0-2870
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA
TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
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-5: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13441
6. APPOINTING STANDBY OFFICERS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the individuals listed as standby officers for the City of Beverly Hills City Council. Bycompleting this process, the City Council will have taken the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of City government operations in the event of an emergency or disaster.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13442
7. APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS, IN SUBSTANTIVE FORM, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AND WILSHIRE COMMERCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8401 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD IN BEVERLY HILLS; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND (FUND 001) IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,995,000, WHICH INCLUDES $20,000 FOR ESCROW FEES AND DUE DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution that (i) authorizes the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the City’s acquisition of 8401 Wilshire Boulevard in the amount of $7,995,000 (ii) finds the acquisitionadvances the goals and objectives of the General Plan and is in conformance with the General Plan, and (iii) finds that the acquisition is exempt from the California City Council/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding common sense exemptions. Staff also recommends City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $7,995,000, which consists of the purchase price plus $20,000 related to escrow fees and due diligence activities.
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13443
8. 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.
Comment: Staff recommends that the Council repeal Resolution No. 22-R-1 3434 and adopt the updated Resolution making express findings and determinations that modifications to the 2022 California building standards code including appendices, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, and instruct the City Building Official or his designee to file the most recent adopted Resolution of findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC).
ITEM E- 8: APPROVED REPEALING RESOLUTION 22-R13434; ADOPTED RES# 23-R-13444
APPROVAL OF:
9. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
COMMISSION (KATHY MELAMED), DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION (TERRI SMOOKE), HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION (HELENA M. ROSENTHAL), AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (NOELLE FREEMAN).
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council reappoint Kathy Melamed to the Charitable Solicitations Commission, Tern Smooke to the Design ReviewCommission, Helena M. Rosenthal to the Health and Safety Commission, and Noelle Freeman to the Human Relations Commission for a second term of four years each.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. NOTIFICATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CREATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL I HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AD HOC COMMITTEE.
Mayor Bosse, at the request of Councilmember Mirisch, is establishing the BeverlyHills City Council I Holocaust Memorial Ad Hoc Committee to explore the creation of a Holocaust Memorial in Beverly Hills. This is an informational report only.
ITEM E-1O: APPROVED
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11. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF PERSIAN NEW YEAR (NOWRUZ) BANNERS IN BEVERLY HILLS.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison Rodeo Drive/Special Events! Holiday Program Committee, consisting of Mayor Bosse and Councilmember Friedman, recommends the City Council approve the request from the Farhang Foundation to allow the installation of street pole banners commemorating the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz (New Day), celebrated in March 2023.
Speaker:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty
ITEM E-11: APPROVED
12. AGREEMENT WITH HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP, LLC TO PREPARE A
HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY OF MULTI-FAMILY PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP, LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $125,400 FOR THE ABOVE SERVICES.Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement with Historic Resources Group, LLC to prepare a comprehensive historic resources survey of multi-family properties in the City of Beverly Hills. Staff is also recommending that City Council approve a purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $125,400 for the services to be provided.Speaker:
1. Steve Mayer
ITEM E-12: APPROVED, AG# 03-23
13. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE OVERALL AMOUNT OF $260,740.49 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNTOF $2,576,310.49 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve a change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. in the overall amount of $260,740.49 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,576,310.49 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for uniform patrol security services, virtual patrol officers, and security check-ins for City Hall.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED
14. A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC DBA LOS
ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $926,774.86 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process and move to approve a purchase City Council/Parking Authority Meeting Minutes
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order in the not to exceed amount of $926,774.86 to Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC dba Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase of specified Solid Waste collection vehicles.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BALFOUR BEATTY CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE SHELL AND CORE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT 430 N. CAMDEN DRIVE; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,335,000; AND APPROVAL OF PLANS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve the award of acontract to the lowest responsible bidder, Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC, Inc. for the Shell and Core Improvements Project at 430 N. Camden Drive in the amount of $2,900,000; and approve a construction contingency in the amount of $435,000 (15%); and approve the plans as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,335,000; and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
ITEM E-15: APPROVED, AG# 04-23
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
TO CONSIDER:
None
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G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
None
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of November 10, 2022 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of November 17, 2022 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Special Meeting of December 1, 2022 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023.There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 3rd day of October, 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.