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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 23, 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. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE – Chai Lifeline
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.
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 Meeting of May 2, 2023.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of May 16, 2023.
Item D-2
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 Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of May 2, 2023.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2023.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of May 16, 2023.
Item E-4
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2023.
Item E-5
Demands Paid
6. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 3, 2024 to January 16, 2024.
Item E-6
7. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 3, 2024 to January 16, 2024.
Item E-7
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
8. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, CULVER CITY, INGLEWOOD, AND WEST HOLLYWOOD REGARDING THE COST SHARING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BALLONA CREEK BACTERIA TMDL PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council move to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, and the cities of Beverly Hills, Culver City, Inglewood, and West Hollywood for the cost sharing and implementation of the Ballona Creek Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Limit (TMDL) project. Staff also recommends authorization for the City Manager to carry out the requirements within the MOA. The amount of the MOA attributable to the City of Beverly Hills is not to exceed $3,754,409.09.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. A. AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6 LLC’DGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,321,719 FOR THESE SERVICES.
B. AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF VARIOUS CITYWIDE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $124,000 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This item requests the City Council to approve a five-year agreement with Covered 6 LLC'DGP International for armed uniformed security services and issue a fiscal year 2023-2024 purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,321,719 for these services. Additionally, staff is requesting the City Council approve a five-year agreement with Nastec International, Inc. for armed uniformed security services and issue a fiscal year 2023-2024 purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $124,000.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,400 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $103,400 TO AAA FLAG & BANNER MFG. CO. INC.; AND
A FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 APPROPRIATION TOTALING $92,628 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR INSTALLATION, SECURITY, AND MAINTENANCE OF A TEMPORARY ART DISPLAY OF 1,400 INTERNATIONAL FLAGS AND PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED SHABBAT TABLE.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve an appropriation of $92,628 for the installation, security, and maintenance of a temporary art display of 1,400 international flags and a weekly Shabbat Table to honor those who lost their lives during the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO ADOPT A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; AND
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO MIXED USE BUILDINGS AND AN ADDENDUM TO AN ADOPTED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND) FOR THE MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE AMENDMENTS. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: Review of a General Plan Amendment and ordinance to change the density calculation applicable to residential conversion (adaptive reuse) projects in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S JULY 13, 2023 DECISION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND HISTORIC INCENTIVE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THIRD STORY, ALONG WITH WAIVERS AND DEVIATIONS OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AT 9884 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: On July 13, 2023, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution conditionally approving the rehabilitation of an existing two-story commercial building with a new third story addition at the property located at 9884 South Santa Monica Boulevard. Subsequently, a timely appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was filed on July 26, 2023, by Michael Tenner, on behalf of the Belvedere Hotel Partnership ("Peninsula Beverly Hills"). On September 12, 2023, the City Council set the appeal hearing date for the project for December 5, 2023. On December 5, 2023, the City Council continued the appeal hearing to January 23, 2024 at the request of the applicant and the appellant.
Item F-2 Agenda Report Part 1
Item F-2 Agenda Report Part 2
Item F-2 Agenda Report Part 3
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. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 28, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 14, 2023 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 20, 2023 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for February 6, 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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