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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 November 21, 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 – People Helping People – Women’s Fire Alliance
2. RECOGNITION OF FORMER COMMISSIONER – Alissa Roston (Recreation and Parks)
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.
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 February 21, 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 February 21, 2023.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of March 7, 2023.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023.
Item E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates October 31, 2023 to November 13, 2023.
Item E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 31, 2023 to November 13, 2023.
Item E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. - Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance authorizes the Beverly Hills Police Department to acquire thirteen Brugger &Thomet semi-automatic carbine firearms as identified in the Beverly Hills Police Department's Military Equipment Use Inventory for the purpose of protecting the safety of officers, residents and visitors in the City of Beverly Hills in high-risk situations.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COVENANT AND AGREE TO HOLD REAL PROPERTY AT 1945 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD IN LOS ANGELES AND 1959 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD IN LOS ANGELES AS ONE PARCEL; AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: The subject resolution authorizes the City Manager to approve and sign a Covenant and Agreement to Hold Property as One Parcel and other related documents as may be required by law in connection with City of Los Angeles permit requirements for the future demolition of a two-story building located at 1959 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90034. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Council will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, IN SUBSTANTIVE FORM, WITH EMCAP BHL, LLC, IA GALE, LLC, NES 111, LLC, AND GSH GALE, LLC CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 111 NORTH GALE DRIVE IN BEVERLY HILLS, AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,419,000, 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 111 North Gale Drive in the amount of $8,399,000, (ii) finds the acquisition advances 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 Environmental Quality Act. Staff also recommends City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $8,419,000, which includes $20,000 for due diligence activities.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT OF LA CIENEGA WELLS 2 AND 3 SUBJECT TO FINAL DESIGN; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council authorize the development of La Cienega Wells 2 and 3 subject to final design and find the project exempt from further review under CEQA, pursuant to Exemption Class 32.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SECURITY SPECIALISTS TO SUPPORT UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS; AND
CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,298,836 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROPRIATION OF $515,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS.
Comment: Comment: Staff is seeking approval of amendment no. 2 and a change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. to continue services for the unhoused in Beverly Hills.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COVERED 6 LLC’DGP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750,867 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,137,867 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,081,941 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,381,941 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of change purchase orders for NASTEC in the amount of $1,081,941 for total not to exceed amount of $1,381,941 and COVERED 6 in the amount of $1,750,867 for total not to exceed amount of $2,137,867 for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the Real Time Watch Center.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, R2BUILD, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN COLDWATER, SUNSET, AND GREYSTONE RESERVOIR SITES WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,960,000; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,356,000 (INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY) TO R2BUILD FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R2BUILD, for the construction of three reservoir management systems in the three largest water reservoirs (Coldwater, Sunset and Greystone) in the amount of $3,960,000; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% (for a total not to exceed amount of $4,356,000) and delegate the authority to approve change orders to the Director of Public Works; approve the issuance of a purchase order to R2BUILD in the amount of $4,356,000; and, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), City Council will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BBS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 2ND FLOOR REMODEL PROJECT - PHASE 2; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $212,300.00; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council 1.) Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder BBS Construction, Inc. for the Public Works Facility 2nd Floor Remodel Project - Phase 2 in the amount of $193,000.00, 2.) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $19,300.00 (10%), 3.) Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $212,300.00, 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-14 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 4, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 12, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 12, 2023 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 18, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 26, 2023 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
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