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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING January 11, 2024
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. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT – Progressive Shoe Shop
2. 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” APPROVAL OF:
Minutes
None
Other Business
1. FOURTH AMENDMENT OF LEASE BY AND BETWEEN ALL TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC. AT 327 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Fourth Amendment of Lease with All Trade Solutions, Inc. at 327 North Crescent Drive. The amendment will increase the rent payable in consideration of the addition of storage space to the leased area.
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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates December 5, 2023 to January 2, 2024 Item E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 5, 2023 to January 2, 2024 Item E-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS RELATED TO OPEN AIR DINING AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to establish and/or update regulations and fees related to the City's open air dining program. The Council will also consider finding the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
4. AMENDMENT OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MILLER-DM, INC. DBA MERCEDES BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS AT 348 NORTH FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of License with Miller-DM, Inc. DBA Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills at 348 North Foothill Road. The amendment will extend the term of the lease for two years.
Item E-4 Agenda Report
5. AN APPROPRIATION OF $364,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND - CITY’S SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS - CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION TO FUND FRONTLINE MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICES; AND
AUTHORIZE THE POLICE CHIEF TO MODIFY ITEMS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND CURRENTLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN RELATION TO THE SLESF-COPS PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation of $364,000 from Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds - Citizens' Option for Public Safety (SLESF-COPS) to fund purchases for the Police Department as well as grant authority to the Police Chief for proposed modifications to items previously approved for the SLESF-COPS grant.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 4 - SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT - OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION.
Comment: Second public meeting in accordance with the COIN ordinance for the modification of Article 4 - Special Assignment - of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beverly Hills and The Beverly Hills Police Officers' Association.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. IMPASSE HEARING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE CITY’S DECISION TO CREATE THE NEW CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF AND TRANSFER DUTIES FROM TWO FIRE BATTALION CHIEF POSITIONS TO TWO ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF POSITIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S LAST, BEST AND FINAL OFFER.
Comment: Impasse hearing between the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association regarding the City's decision to create the new classification of Assistant Fire Chief and transfer duties from two Fire Battalion Chief positions to two Assistant Fire Chief positions and consideration of whether to implement the City's Last, Best and Final Offer.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
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. HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Special Meeting of October 30, 2023 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 12, 2023 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 19, 2023 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 21, 2023 I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2024. *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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