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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 October 17, 2023
7:00 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. PRESENTATION – Israel Bachar, Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, will provide an update to the community.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT: Toppings Yogurt
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. 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
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2023.
Item D-1
Other Business
None
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 Study Session Meeting of January 24, 2023.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 24, 2023.
Item E-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 26, 2023 to October 9, 2023.
Item E-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 26, 2023 to October 9, 2023.
Item E-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING ARTICLE 47 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 10 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING NON-STOREFRONT, DELIVERY-ONLY MEDICAL CANNABIS RETAIL AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN PORTIONS OF THE C-3 ZONE AND ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATORY AND OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR SUCH RETAILERS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. – For Adoption Comment: The ordinance incorporates proposed code changes to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code for compliance with SB 1186 which requires cities to allow for the establishment of physical premises from which retail sale by delivery of medicinal cannabis within the City is conducted by a licensed non-storefront retailer (i.e. non-storefront, delivery-only medical cannabis retail businesses) subject to reasonable regulations on the non-storefront, delivery-only medical cannabis retail businesses. Consistent with the current code, no other commercial cannabis businesses will be allowed in Beverly Hills.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE §10-3-100 TO REDEFINE AN ALTERNATIVE PARKING FACILITY AND FINDING THE AMENDMENT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. – For Adoption Comment: This Ordinance is the result of a Zone Text Amendment request by an applicant to construct an alternative parking facility in conjunction with a new three-story commercial building located at 8633 Wilshire Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council will also consider adoption of a Class 5 Categorical Exemption. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES TO AMEND CERTAIN FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SPECIAL EVENT CHARGES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND TO AMEND COLLECTIONS AND RETURNED CHECK CHARGES CITYWIDE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution that amends the Comprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for certain film, photography, and special event charges for the Community Development Department as well as Citywide pass-through collections and returned check charges.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
8. AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PHASE I INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CITY HALL TOWER; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $232,275.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of an agreement with Architectural Resources Group, Inc. for architectural and engineering services for Phase I Interior Improvements at the City Hall Tower in the amount of $221,400 plus a contingency in the amount of $10,875 for the potential of additional scope of work and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $232,275.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC/CALIFORNIA FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,799,165; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION OF $271,330 FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND AND $647,130 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE FOUR AND A HALF YEAR TERM.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council (1) award the contract to Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC/California for custodial maintenance services, (2) approve a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2023/24 in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,799,165, (3) approve a one-time appropriation from the Capital Assets Fund in the amount of $271,330 and from the Parking Enterprise Fund in the amount of $647,130 for Fiscal Year 2023/24, and (4) authorize the City Manager to approve change purchase orders in an amount not to exceed the total value of the agreement for the four and a half year term. Requests for ongoing appropriations will be brought forward as part of the annual budget process for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. A NEW LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY (SCE) FOR LANDSCAPING AND MAINTAINING PLANTING MATERIAL AT SETBACK AREA ADJACENT TO THIRD STREET TOUR BUS STATION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve a new license agreement with Southern California Edison Company (SCE) for landscaping and maintaining planting material at setback area adjacent to the Third Street tour bus station.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR RFB 24-350-9 438 N. BEVERLY - 439 N. CAÑON DRIVE TENANT BUILDING ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR RFB 24-350-16 TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PACIFIC SINGLE PLY ROOFING, INC. FOR THE 438 N. BEVERLY - 439 N. CAÑON DRIVE TENANT BUILDING PARTIAL ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $817,870.00; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to reject all the bids received in response to RFB 24-350-9, 438 N. Beverly - 439 N. Cañon Drive Tenant Building Roofing Replacement Project, and approve the subsequent bid received in response to RFB 24-350-16, 438 N. Beverly - 439 N. Cañon Drive Tenant Building Partial Roofing Replacement Project, as follows:
1. Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Pacific Single Ply Roofing, Inc. for the 438 N. Beverly - 439 N. Cañon Drive Tenant Building Partial Roofing Replacement Project in the amount of $743,519.00; and
2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $74,351.00 (10%); and
3. Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $817,870.00; 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-11 Agenda Report
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. CITY HALL TOWER SEISMIC UPGRADE AND SELECTIVE SHELL AND CORE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP - CALIFORNIA, LP, IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $10,296,578; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. THIRD STREET TOUR BUS RESTROOM SEWER LINE UPGRADE PROJECT WITH PLUMBING BY TODD R. MARSH, INC., DBA TRM SERVICES, IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $163,275; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the described contract work and authorization of the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS IN ARDENT SUPPORT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL AS IT DEFENDS ITSELF AGAINST THE HEINOUS TERRORIST ACTS COMMITTED BY HAMAS AND CALLING ON PRESIDENT BIDEN AND CONGRESS TO OFFER ANY AND ALL SUPPORT TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
Comment: This item proposes the City Council adopt a resolution in ardent support of The State of Israel as it defends itself against terrorist acts committed by Hamas and to call on President Biden and Congress to offer any and all support to Israel.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to adopt the Resolution entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills Approving the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) in Compliance with the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems.” Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. REQUEST FROM THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR APPROVAL OF STREET CLOSURES AND WAIVER OF APPLICABLE FEES FOR “LITTLE AMAL” QUEEN OF THE MONARCHS EVENT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023.
Comment: The Wallis Annenberg is requesting a street closure of North Santa Monica Blvd or Crescent Drive in order to hold Little Amal Walks Across America event featuring a 12-foot puppet of a 10 year old Syrian refugee girl accompanied by musicians, drummers and dancers to be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 and a waiver of all applicable permit fees.
Item G-3 Agenda Report
4. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND B. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS' REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024 WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE, AND DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE, OVERSEE AND CANVASS THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION; AND C. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024.
Comment: This item requests City Council approval of Resolutions related to the Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Regular Municipal Election as required by law.
Item G-4 Agenda Report
5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR CANDIDATES WHO ACCEPT THE VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILING FOR CITY ELECTIONS AND TO INCREASE THE VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILING FOR CITY ELECTIONS. - For Adoption Comment: This report provides a request to revise the City's Campaign Contribution and Voluntary Expenditure Ceiling Limits for Beverly Hills elections.
Item G-5 Agenda Report
6. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
7. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
8. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 7, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 14, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 21, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 28, 2023 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS - SEPTEMBER 18, 2023.
Comment: This report provides monthly highlights from the Mayor's meeting with Commission Chairs.
Item I-1
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for November 7, 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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