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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 20, 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 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. 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 may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION – Recognition of Black History Month
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 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 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 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.
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 January 30, 2024 to February 8, 2024.
Item D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 30, 2024 to February 8, 2024.
Item D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 12 OF BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT USES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW RESTAURANT USES WITH ROOFTOP OUTDOOR DINING FOR EXISTING LEGALLY NONCONFORMING HOTELS LOCATED IN THE R-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE; AND
FINDING THE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Second Reading - For Adoption.
Comment: This Ordinance amends Section 10-3-1207 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to allow for the expansion of bar and dining areas of an existing ground floor hotel restaurant and the establishment of new restaurant uses with outdoor dining and bar areas that are open to the public on the rooftop of existing legally nonconforming hotels located in the City's R-4, Multiple Residential Zone with established rooftop uses.
Item D-3 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
4. A PURCHASE ORDER TO F.S.O.C. LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SWAT TACTICAL HEAVY VESTS AND ARMOR PLATES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $120,000.00 for the purchase of SWAT Tactical Heavy Vests and Armor Plates from F.S.O.C. LLC.
Item D-4 Agenda Report
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $352,000 TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve a fiscal year 2023-2024 purchase order in a not-to-exceed amount of $352,000 to Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO COMMERCIAL DOOR COMPANY INC. FOR THE NEW ROLL-UP DOORS AT FIRE STATION NO. 3 PARKING GARAGE PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $170,097; 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 Commercial Door Company Inc. for the New Roll-Up Doors at Fire Station No. 3 Parking Garage Project in the amount of $147,910; and 2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $22,187 (15%); and 3. Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $170,097; and 4. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WAISMAN CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER PARKING GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SECURE VEHICLE PARKING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $837,200; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: 1. The award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Waisman Construction Inc. for the Civic Center Parking Garage Improvements for Secure Vehicle Parking Project in the amount of $728,000; and 2. A construction contingency in the amount of $109,200 (15%); and 3. The plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and 4. A purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,200.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY AND ADDING NEW SECTION 6-1-308 (WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES) TO ARTICLE 3 (WASTEWATER SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 1 (CITY UTILITY SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3 ACCORDINGLY. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: It is recommended that City Council waive the full reading of the ordinance and that the ordinance be introduced and read by title only. Please note: Pursuant to the mailed Notice of Public Hearing, written protests may be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the end of the Public Hearing at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THIRD STORY, ALONG WITH MODIFIED LOADING FACILITIES, AT 9884 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL (PL2200237).
Comment: On January 23, 2024, the City Council held a de novo public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Michael Tenner, on behalf of the Belvedere Hotel Partnership (“Peninsula Beverly Hills”) of the Planning Commission’s January 13, 2023 decision approving a Development Plan Review and Historic Incentive Permit associated with planned improvements for the property at 9884 South Santa Monica Boulevard. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council directed City staff to prepare a draft resolution approving an amended version of the project with additional operational and construction-related conditions for the Council’s consideration.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 11, 2024 ARCHITECTURALCOMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 17, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 25, 2024 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 11, 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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