CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING October 17, 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 Gold at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Executive Director of The Wallis, Robert van Leer A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Absent: None
Mayor Gold held a moment of silence for the victims of the conflict in Israel.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION — Israel Bachar, Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, will provide an update to the community.
Consul General of Israel in Los Angeles, Israel Bachar, provided an update on the Stateof Israel.
2. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT: Toppings Yogurt
Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, presented a shout out recognition to the owners of Toppings Yogurt, Jay and Nanette. The shop is located at 349 Robertson Blvd.
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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.
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 to receive text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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.
None
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 CityCouncil/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 commentson one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerks 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.
Speakers:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty re: World affairs
2. Wendy Klenk re: Robertson Blvd trees
3. Apostle re: Protest
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Nazarian, seconded by Director Bosse to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
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Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Bosse, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Friedman, and Chair Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to remove Item E-6 for discussion and separate vote, approve the remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriateaccounts be charged on items E-3 and E-4 Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of January 24, 2023.
ITEM E-’I: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 24, 2023.ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 26, 2023 to October 9, 2023.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
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4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 26, 2023 to October 9, 2023.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
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-ONLYMEDICAL CANNABIS RETAIL AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE FORPROPERTIES 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 SUCHRETAILERS AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. — For AdoptionComment: 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. nonstorefront, 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 beallowed in Beverly Hills.
ITEM E-5: ADOPTED, ORD# 23-0-2881
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 anapplicant to construct an alternative parking facility in conjunction with a new threestory 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.Councilmember Mirisch pulled Item E-6 because he voted against it when it was introduced as well.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Bosse to approve item E-6 as follows:
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
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Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch.
CARRIED
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED, ORD# 23-0-2882
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND
CHARGES TO AMEND CERTAIN FILM, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND SPECIAL EVENTCHARGES 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 theComprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for certain film, photography,and special event charges for the Community Development Department as well asCitywide pass-through collections and returned check charges.
ITEM D-1: ADOPTED, RES# R-23-R-13485
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-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $232,275.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of an agreement with Architectural ResourcesGroup, 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: APPROVED, AG# 572-23
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 CAPITALASSETS FUND AND $647,130 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24; AND
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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 CityManager 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: APPROVED, AG# 573-23
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 withSouthern California Edison Company (SCE) for landscaping and maintaining planting material at setback area adjacent to the Third Street tour bus station.ITEM E-10: APPROVED, AG# 574-23
11. REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR RFB 24-350-9 438 N. BEVERLY — 439 N. CAIION 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 438N. BEVERLY -439 N. CAIiON DRIVE TENANT BUILDING PARTIAL ROOFINGREPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $817,870.00; ANDAPPROVAL 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 BuildingRoofing 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.
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ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED, AG# 575-23
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 andauthorization of the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
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 ONPRESIDENT BIDEN AND CONGRESS TO OFFER ANY AND ALL SUPPORT TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL.
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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 andto call on President Biden and Congress to offer any and all support to Israel.
Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Jared Gonzalez
2. Nooshin Meshkaty
3. Zohreh Mizrahi
4. Dillon Hosier
5. Barbara Lazaroff
Telephone Public Comment:
1. David Gingold
Council provided their questions and comments.
Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens responded to council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item G-1 as follows:
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 BYHAMAS AND CALLING ON PRESIDENT BIDEN AND CONGRESS TO
OFFER ANY AND ALL SUPPORT TO THE STATE OF ISRAEL AS
AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRI ED
ITEM G-1: ADOPTED AS AMENDED, RES# 23-R-13484
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 SANITARYSEWER 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.”
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Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Programs Manager Josette Descalzo presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Programs Manager Josette Descaizo responded to council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse,
approve item G-2 as follows
seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to
THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED “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 FORSANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS” BE ADOPTED Ayes:
Noes:
CARRIED
Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse,
Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.None.
Councilmember
ITEM G-2: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-1 3486
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
Blvd or Crescent Drive in order to hold Little
featuring a 12-foot puppet of a 10 year old
musicians, drummers and dancers to be held
waiver of all applicable permit fees.
street closure of North Santa Monica
Amal Walks Across America event
Syrian refugee girl accompanied by
on Friday, November 3, 2023 and a
Special Events and Filming Coordinator Patty Betancourt and representatives from The Wallis presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Special Events and Filming Coordinator Patty Betancourt responded to council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-3 as follows:
THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS’
REQUEST FOR THE LITTLE AMAL EVENT ON NOVEMBER 3, 2023
INCLUDING THE WAIVER OF ALL IN KIND APPLICABLE FEES AND City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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THE STREET CLOSURE PLAN UNDER OPTION B AS SELECTED BYTHE LIAISONS Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRI ED
ITEM G-3: APPROVED
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, 2024FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THEPROVISIONS 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 THECOUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THECITY 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 TOADMINISTER, 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.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed presented information related to this item.Council provided their questions and comments.City Clerk Huma Ahmed responded to council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedman to approve item G-4 as follows:
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
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSOF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THECONSOLIDATION 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; ANDRESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TOCANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF THE
REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 5, 2024.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-4: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13481, RES# 23-R-13482, AND RES# 23-R13483
5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: AMENDING THE BEVERLY
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITFOR CANDIDATES WHO ACCEPT THE VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILINGFOR CITY ELECTIONS AND TO INCREASE THE VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILING FOR CITY ELECTIONS. -For AdoptionComment: This report provides a request to revise the City’s Campaign Contributionand Voluntary Expenditure Ceiling Limits for Beverly Hills elections.City Clerk Huma Ahmed presented information related to this item.Speaker:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty
Per the Mayor’s request, City Clerk Huma Ahmed summarized written comments for this item submitted by the following names:
1. Dan Hollander, M.D.
2. Ely Dromy
3. Joan Agajanian Quinn
4. Jahlehshaheedy
5. Mshaheedymd
6. Darian Bojeaux
7. Greg Gallup
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8. Tom Roberts9. Larry Larson
10. Family of Ruth Grahm11. Drs Lou and Sharon Ignarro12. Marc Maretsky13. Abigail Jones14. Thomas White15. Marlene and Jerry Dobkin Council provided their questions and comments.City Clerk Huma Ahmed and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedman to approve item G-4 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THAT THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “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 EXPENDITURECEILING FOR CITY ELECTIONS AND TO INCREASE THE
VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILING FOR CITY ELECTIONS BEADOPTED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch.
CARRIED
ITEM G-4: ADOPTED, ORD# 23-0-2883
6. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
7. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
8. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS None
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 7, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 14, 2023 City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
October 17, 2023
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 21, 2023PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of September 28, 2023ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN I. OTHER BUSINESS
I. MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS -SEPTEMBER 18, 2023.
Comment: This report provides monthly highlights from the Mayor’s meeting withCommission Chairs.
ITEM I-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2023.
There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjournedthe meeting at 9:56 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 7th day of May, 2024
CL
HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYORICHAIR
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