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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 11, 2024
7:00 PM*
Councilmember Mirisch will be participating remotely due to travel to the National League of Cities Conference.
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– The Magbit Foundation
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 June 27, 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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 27, 2023.
Item E-1
Demands Paid
2. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 9, 2024 to March 4, 2024.
Item E-2
3. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 9, 2024 to March 4, 2024.
Item E-3
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
4. 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. Second Reading – For Adoption.
Comment: Due to a clerical error, this item requests City Council to re-adopt the Ordinance which amends the Mixed Use Overlay Zone regulations in order to allow the residential density for converted buildings to be calculated based on the floor area of the existing building and the minimum required unit size of 500 square feet rather than the property size.
Item E-4 Agenda Report
5. 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. Second Reading – For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to modify rates and charges for water and wastewater services and facilities furnished by the City.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE POLYSTYRENE FOODWARE AND PLASTIC WASTE. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: Prohibits the use and distribution of single-use plastic and polystyrene foodware. The City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY DEWATERING PROVISIONS OF THE WATER SUPPLY ORDINANCE TO BUILDINGS IN THE ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES THAT ARE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OR PROPERTIES THAT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY REMODELED. First Reading – For Introduction.
Comment: Removes the exemption for single-family residential properties from the Dewatering Ordinance and applies the requirements to use groundwater for beneficial use or alternatively pay a replenishment fee for new and substantially remodeled single-family residential projects.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 6 (SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES) OF TITLE 7 (TRAFFIC, PARKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES BEING PLACED IN ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, OPERATED IN ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, OR OFFERED FOR USE ANYWHERE IN THE CITY, AND TO REPEAL THE SUNSET DATE OF SUCH PROHIBITION. First Reading – For Introduction Comment: Extends the prohibition of shared mobility devices beyond the April 18, 2024 sunset date by repealing the sunset date section.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
9. APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE OTHER MEMBER AGENCIES OF THE LOS ANGELES AREA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution approving an amended and restated Joint Powers Agreement by and among the City of Beverly Hills and other member agencies of the Los Angeles Area Integrated Waste Management Authority.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE USE DAY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024, AT THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Comment: This item is a request for the City Council to consider an approval for a free-use day of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to host the Installation of the Mayor and Vice Mayor on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AGREEMENT WITH DKS ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN OF THE RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON (RRFB) AND PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON (PHB) SYSTEM FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,966.00.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with DKS Associates for Design of the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon System for Pedestrian Crossings in the amount of $151,966.00; and approve the issuance of a purchase order to DKS Associates in the amount of $151,966.00. Robertson Boulevard/Gregory Way and Olympic Boulevard between Wetherly and Almont Drives were determined as high priority locations for new pedestrian crossings through a data-driven ranking process and review by the Traffic and Parking Commission.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO S & J SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $130,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATERWORKS SUPPLIES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve a change purchase order to S & J Supply Company, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $130,000 for the purchase of waterworks supplies.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE FOOTHILL WATER TREATMENT PLANT PRE-TREATMENT SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BY SHIMMICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $10,514,399.32; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work for the Foothill Water Treatment Plant Pre-Treatment System within the City of Beverly Hills, California by Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. in the final amount of $10,514,399.32 and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. First Reading – For Introduction Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council waive the full reading of the ordinance and introduce it by title only for first reading. The ordinance would update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, in compliance with state law and per the Planning Commission's recommendation.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. AN APPEAL OF STAFF’S OCTOBER 13, 2023 INCOMPLETE DETERMINATION, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65943(c), PERTAINING TO THE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 19-STORY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MIXED USE BUILDING AT 125-129 SOUTH LINDEN DRIVE.
Comment: On March 1, 2024, Rand Paster Nelson, LLP, on behalf of 9300 Wilshire, LLC (the "Applicant") asked that the meeting be continued to April 16, 2024.
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. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 10, 2024 DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 1, 2024 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 1, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 8, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 8, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 15, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 21, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 26, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 18, 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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