CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
June 27, 2023
7:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staffmay participate in this meeting via teleconference/video conference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and 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.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Gold at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Dr. Michele Gold
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE -George Berci, M.D.
Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, presented Dr. George Berci with a People Helping People award for his work in the community and pioneering endoscopic and laproscopic techniques.
2. PRESENTATION — Police Department’s
since its inceptionserve the Center.
Police Chief Mark Stainbrook provided an update on the Real Time Watch Center.Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, presented City commendations to the Virtual Patrol Officers.
Police Chief Mark G. Stainbrook will provide an update on the Real Time Watch Center, commemorating one year of operation in June of 2022, and recognizing the Virtual Patrol Officers who c.’ D-1
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3. PROCLAMATION - Recognizing City Building Official/Assistant Director of Community Development David Yelton upon his retirement from the City of Beverly Hills.
Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to Building Official and Assistant Director of Community Development David Yelton who is retiring after serving the City for the past 25 years.
4. 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.Councilmember Nazarian announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDalert to 888777 if interested to receive textalerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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.
None
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS. Any person wishing to address the City Council/Parking Authority on any matter may do so 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 hoursbefore 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. Please limit your email remarks to three (3) minutes in length (350 words) that can be read, so others may have the opportunity to participate as well.
Speakers:
1. Ramin Zar re: 332 5 Doheny Drive development
2. Jared Gonzalez re: Car washing ordinance3. Wendy Klenk re: Robertson Blvd trees
4. Tiffany Paige re: Robertson Blvd trees
5. Saphire Mueller re: Robertson Blvd trees
6. Helen Randall re: Robertson Blvd trees
7. Nadia Mansour re: Robertson Blvd trees
Written Comments Summarized (comments remain as part of the official record):
1. Danny Kon
2. Karine Dubner
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3. Dr. Kambiz Silani
4. Karen Mussette
5. Claudia and Peter Dermutz
6. Jesse Sanford
7. Robert Borowski8. Anne Chavez9. Sandrine Sarrola
10. Nadia Mansour11. Annette Konikiewicz12. Greystar Tenants13. AGirlsWorld14. Neenah Page15. CityDesk
16. Joe Franzetta17. Maureen Toth18. Anonymous19. Darian Bojeaux D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Nazarian, seconded by Director Bosse to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of August 23, 2022.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Bosse, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Friedman, and Chair Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
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E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedman to remove items E-1 5, E-20, and E-29 for discussion and separate vote, approve allremaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-8 and E-9 Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Meeting of July 25, 2022.ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of August 2, 2022.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of August 2, 2022.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of August 23, 2022.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of August 23, 2022.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of September 12, 2022.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
7. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 12, 2022.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
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Demands Paid
8. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates May 31, 2023 to June 19, 2023.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates May 31, 2023 to June 19, 2023.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:10. AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 23 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A LIST OF CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE T-1 AND T-2 TRANSPORTATION ZONES; AND
FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. — Second Reading for AdoptionComment: The proposed project is a City-initiated Zone Text Amendment to addsurface parking lots, film production staging, construction staging and related storageof materials and partial assembly of temporary model building components and temporary construction offices and related structures as allowable conditionally permitted uses within the City’s T-1 and T-2 Transportation Zones. The establishment of such uses would require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.ITEM E-10: ADOPTED, ORD# 23-0-2878 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:11. APPROVING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR MODIFICATIONS TO A DESIGNATED LANDMARK TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWOSTORY ADDITION AND NEW SWIMMING POOL FOR THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 910 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE (PL2300080).
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution conditionallyapproving a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow a new two-story, 6,883 square foot addition (the basement is not counted towards floor area) and a new swimming pool for the property located at 910 North Bedford Drive (Anthony- Kerry House,Beverly Hills Landmark No.14), finding the project exempt from the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, and modifying the Cultural Heritage Commission’s April 12, 2023 conditional approval of the Certificate.
ITEM E-11: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13461
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12. APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY
PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
Comment: The Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) outlines legal provisions and requirements for the City to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program. Entering into this new agreement will extend CDBG funding through June 30, 2027.
ITEM E-12: ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-1 3462
APPROVAL OF:
13. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (MARALEE BECK AND KARLA GORDY BRISTOL), CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
COMMISSION (KEVIN LIPTON), HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (LAURA
MARGO, PSYD AND VERED ELKOUBY NISIM), TRAFFIC AND PARKING
COMMISSION (LISA KAY SCHWARTZ) AND THE PLANNING COMMISSION (GARY ROSS).
Comment: Reappoints Maralee Beck and Karla Gordy Bristol to the Art and CultureCommission, Kevin Lipton to the Charitable Solicitations Commission, Laura Margo, PsyD and Vered Elkouby Nisim to the Human Relations Commission, Lisa Kay Schwartz to the Traffic and Parking Commission and Gary Ross to the PlanningCommission for a second term of four years each.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED
14. COMMISSIONER TERM EXTENSION FOR THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION (SANDRA PRESSMAN, ANTHONY P. SPANN AND BARRY I. BERNSTEIN).Comment: It is recommended that the three commissioners from the Design ReviewCommission: Sandra Pressman, Anthony P. Spann and Barry I. Bernstein have their terms extended until the City Council provides direction regarding the commission.
Speaker:
1. Alma Ordaz
ITEM E-14: APPROVED
15. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE I LOBBY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT, SUPPORT AND AMEND, SUPPORT IF
SIGNIFICANTLY AMENDED, REMAIN NEUTRAL, OPPOSE, AND/OR OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED VARIOUS STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the City Council Legislative I Lobby Committee’s recommendations for the position of support and/or oppose for City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
various federal and state legislative bills not addressed in the City’s adopted 2023 Legislative Platform.Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens presented information related to this item.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Bosse to approve item E-15 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE REPORT AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
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ITEM E-15: APPROVED AS AMENDED
16. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
Comment: This item provides the final, consolidated Fiscal Year 2023-24 CityCouncil Priorities for City Council adoption.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED
17. AGREEMENTS WITH GOLDMAN, MAGDALIN & KRIKES, LLP; ARMSTRONG LAW GROUP, APC; AND THE LAW OFFICES OF ALLWEISS, MCMURTRY & MITCHELL FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO CERTAIN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MATTERS.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council approve three special counselservices agreements for as-needed legal services in connection with the City’s workers’ compensation program. These proposed contracts will renew the City’s current contracts which are due to expire on June 30, 2023.
ITEM E-17: APPROVED, GOLDMAN, MAGDALIN & KRIKES -AG#324-23, ARMSTRONG LAW GROUP - AG# 325-23, ALLWEISS, MCMURTRY &
MITCHELL - AG# 326-23
18. AGREEMENT WITH JEFFREY LAMBERT TO SERVE AS THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the employmentagreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Jeffrey Lambert to serve as the Interim Director of Community Development until a permanent replacement is selected.
ITEM E-18: APPROVED, AG# 327-23
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19. AGREEMENT WITH RODEO DRIVE, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 MARKETING; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $210,998.
Comment: This Agreement provides funding to the Rodeo Drive Committee (Rodeo Drive, Inc.) for marketing programming in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorizes the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2023-24 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $210,998.
ITEM E-19: APPROVED, AG# 328-23
20. AGREEMENT WITH AAA FLAG AND BANNER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. DBA A3 VISUAL FOR BANNER FABRICATION, INSTALLATION, REMOVAL, AND STORAGE SERVICES; ANDAPPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $302,100 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This is a five-year agreement with AAA Flag and Banner ManufacturingCompany, Inc. dba A3 Visual for banner fabrication, installation, removal, andstorage services for banner displays related to City programs and initiatives. This item also requests the issuance of citywide purchase orders to AAA Flag and BannerManufacturing Company, Inc. dba A3 Visual in the amount of $302,100 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Councilmember Mirisch provided his questions related to this item.Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis responded to questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Bosse to approve item E-20 as follows:
AGREEMENT WITH AAA FLAG AND BANNER MANUFACTURING
COMPANY, INC. DBA A3 VISUAL FOR BANNER FABRICATION,
INSTALLATION, REMOVAL, AND STORAGE SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BLANKET PURCHASE
ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $302,100 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
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ITEM E-20: APPROVED, AG# 329-23
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21. AGREEMENT WITH RED BRICK CORPORATION DBA DESIGN PRINTING FOR PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $335500 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This is a five-year agreement with Red Brick Corporation DBA Design Printing for professional printing and mailing services. This item also requests theissuance of a citywide purchase order to Red Brick Corporation DBA Design Printingin the amount of $335,500 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.ITEM E-21: APPROVED, AG# 330-23
22. AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CIVIC
ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RETENTION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 IN THEAMOUNT OF $450,150.
Comment: This Agreement provides funding to the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association for business attraction and retention services in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and authorizes the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2023-2024purchase order in an amount not to exceed $450,150.ITEM E-22: APPROVED, AG# 331 -23
23. AGREEMENT WITH SGD ENTERPRISES DBA FOUR SEASONS LANDSCAPING
FOR ALLEY TREE TRIMMING AND WEED ABATEMENT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE FIVE-YEAR TERM OF THEAGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED $2,077,900.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with SGD Enterprises dba Four Seasons Landscaping for Alley Tree Trimming and Weed Abatement Maintenance Services in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,181,700 over the three-year term, and if extended for an additional two one-year terms, in the not-to exceed total of $2,077,900.
ITEM E-23: APPROVED, AG# 332-23
24. A. AWARD OF BID NO. RFB 24-070-01 TO BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC; ANDAGREEMENT WITH BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC TO PROVIDEADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $331,922 FOR THESE SERVICES.
B. AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLY TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); ANDAPPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,199 FOR THESE SERVICES.
C. AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL VILLALPANDO DBA PARK LA BREA NEWS! BEVERLY PRESS TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL ANDNON-LEGAL); AND APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $114,349 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This item requests City Council approval to award bid no. RFB 24-070-01 to BH Courier Acquisition, LLC and approve agreements and purchase orders with BH Courier Acquisition, LLC, Beverly Hills Weekly, and Michael Villalpando DBAPark La Brea News!Beverly Press to publish City of Beverly Hills legal and non-legal advertising and notices for Fiscal Year 2023!2024.
ITEM E-24: APPROVED, COURIER - AG# 333-23, WEEKLY - AG# 334-23,MICHAEL VILLALPANDO/PRESS - AG# 335-23
25. AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR PROMOTION OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 IN THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $4,959,410.
Comment: This Agreement provides funding to the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau for promotion of the City in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorizes the issuance of a Fiscal Year 2023-24 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $4,959,410.
ITEM E-25: APPROVED, AG# 336-23
26. AUTHORIZE THE LITIGATION COMMITTEE TO MAKE INSURANCE PROCUREMENT RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO BIND INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $14,000,000; AND
APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND BROKER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the Litigation Committee (Mayor Julian A. Gold, MD and Vice Mayor Lester Friedman) to make insuranceprocurement recommendations for FY 2023-24, authorize the City Manager to bind City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
insurance coverage in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000 ($13,770,000 and $230,000 to the General Liability Fund and the Workers’ Compensation Fund, respectively),and approve the related purchase order to Alliant Insurance Services for payment of insurance premiums and annual broker fees.
ITEM E-26: APPROVED
27. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL
COMPANIES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND SOFTWARE FOR TAX MANAGEMENT AND AUDITING; AND
APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FIXED FEE SERVICES FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $705,205; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 PURCHASE ORDER FOR OPTIONAL
AUDIT/DISCOVERY SERVICES CONTINGENT UPON NEW REVENUE UP TO $500,000.
Comment: Comment: Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager toapprove an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and HdL Companies (HdL) for professional services and software for tax management and auditing for a fiveyear term with fixed fees not to exceed $705,205 over this period, with three oneyear optional extensions. Staff also recommends that City Council approve purchase orders for the term of the agreement for fixed fee services for a total not to exceed $705,205; and approve a Fiscal Year 2023-24 purchase order for up to $500,000 for optional audit and discovery services (contingent on new revenue).ITEM E-27: APPROVED
28. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A MASTER AND PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. TO PROVIDE HARDWARE, IMPLEMENTATION, VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE LICENSING FOR BODYWORN CAMERAS (BWC), IN-CAR VEHICLE CAMERAS (FLEET 3), STATION CAMERAS, TASER 10, AS WELL AS FUSUS SOFTWARE INTEGRATION AND RELATED HARDWARE; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TOAXON ENTERPRISE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,521,302.09.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve the master and purchasing agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide related hardware, implementation, video management software licensing for the following:
• Body-worn cameras (BWC)
• In-car vehicle cameras (Fleet 3)• Station cameras• TASERIO • FUSUS platform software integration
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Staff requests the waiver of the bidding requirements pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Codes 3-3-112C and 3-3-112H for Axon Enterprise, Inc. due to the technical capabilities related to Axon systems full integration and is the sole manufacturer, distributor, and only authorized repair facility for TASER brandproducts. Additionally, Axon Enterprise, Inc. currently provides the City of BeverlyHills Police Department with full implementation of body worn cameras, video evidence storage and in-car patrol video equipment due to systems compatibility and the ability of the Video Evidence Management Unit to operate more efficiently.
ITEM E-28: APPROVED
29. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. I WITH THE
BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION, USE AND
MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY
FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS FY2O/21 THROUGH FY 22/23; AND
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,952,981.63 FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
PROVISION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL
AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS AS WELL AS CROSSING GUARD SERVICES.Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified School District. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the current agreement for one more quarter, provide one quarter payment of the JPA amountagreed upon for Fiscal Year 22/23 of $2,875,000, provide one quarter payment of theagreed reimbursable amount for crossing guards for FY23/24 of $77,981.63 for a total quarter payment of $2,952,981.63 while negotiations of the terms for a new agreement with the Beverly Hills Unified School District continue.
Deputy City Manager Keith Sterling on behalf of the Community Services department clarified an error in the report. The fiscal year should be 2023-2024.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Bosse to approve item E-29 as follows:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. I
WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
PROVISION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL,RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMSFOR THE FISCAL YEARS FY2O/21 THROUGH FY 22/23; AND
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO
EXCEED $2,952,981.63 FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOLDISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OFEDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES ANDPROGRAMS AS WELL AS CROSSING GUARD SERVICES, AS
AMENDED
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Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM E-29: APPROVED AS AMENDED
30. AMENDMENT NO. 5 WITH PAYMENTUS CORPORATION TO MODERNIZE UTILITY BILLING PAYMENT AND NOTIFICATION SERVICES; AND
APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $175,000.00.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 5 for a one-year extension of the agreement with Paymentus Corporation to modernize utility billing payment and notification services and approve a Fiscal Year 2023-2024 purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000.00.
ITEM E-30: APPROVED, AG# 337-23
31. AMENDMENT NO. 7 WITH PARKING CONCEPTS, INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN PARKING FACILITIES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $135,966 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $271,932.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 238-13 between the City of Beverly Hills and Parking Concepts, Inc. for the operation of certain parking facilities, and approval of a Fiscal Year 2023/24 change purchase order in the amount of $135,966.00 for work through August 31, 2023, for a total not to exceed $271,932.
ITEM E-31: APPROVED, AG# 338-23
32. A. AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6 LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,815,954.
B. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES AND
APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,081,281.
Comment: This item requests the City Council to approve Amendment No. 7 withCovered 6 for armed uniformed security services to extend the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2023, as well as approve a Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 purchase order in the amount of $907,977.
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Additionally, this item requests the City Council approve Amendment No. 8 with Nastec International, Inc. for armed uniformed security services to extend the term of the Agreement through December 31, 2023, as well as approve a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the amount of $640,640.
ITEM E-32: APPROVED, COVERED 6 - AG# 339-23, NASTEC - AG# 340-23 Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. TWELVE RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AWARDING TWELVE GOLDEN SHIELD AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF SITES THAT HAVE CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE CITY.THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING EACH GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council, on the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Commission, adopt the resolutions awarding twelve golden shield awards to the following: Don Loper Salon, Brighton Coffee Shop, Uncle Bernie’s Toy Menagerie, Wil Wright’s Ice Cream Shop, Mickey Fine Pharmacy, The Bistro, formerhome of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, Ah Fong’s, Beverly Hills Nurseries, WarnerBrothers-Beverly Hills Theatre, Rachmaninoff residence, and Beverly Hills Speedway. The Council will also consider finding each Golden Shield Award exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Urban Designer Mark Odell presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Urban Designer Mark Odell responded to council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Bosse to approve item F-I as follows:
TO ADOPT THE TEN RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AWARDING TEN GOLDEN SHIELD
AWARDS IN RECOGNITION OF SITES THAT HAVE CULTURAL
SIGNIFICANCE WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FOLLOWING: DON
LOPER SALON, BRIGHTON COFFEE SHOP, UNCLE BERNIE’S TOYMENAGERIE, WIL WRIGHT’S ICE CREAM SHOP, MICKEY FINEPHARMACY, THE BISTRO, AH FONG’S, BEVERLY HILLSNURSERIES, WARNER BROTHERS BEVERLY HILLS THEATER, ANDBEVERLY HILLS SPEEDWAY; AND
THAT EACH ORDINANCE BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE
CALl FORN IA
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
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ITEM F-I: COUNCIL MAJORITY DETERMINED NOT TO INCLUDE THE HOME
OF DESI ARNAZ AND LUCILLE BALL AND THE RACHMANINOFF RESIDENCE BECAUSE THEY ARE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES, ADOPTED AS AMENDED,DON LOPER - RES# 23-R-13463, BRIGHTON COFFEE SHOP - RES# 23-R13464, UNCLE BERNIE’S TOY MENAGERIE - RES# 23-R-13465, WIL WRIGHT’SICE CREAM SHOP - RES# 23-R-13466, MICKEY FINE PHARMACY - RES# 23-R13467, THE BISTRO - RES# 23-R-13468, AH FONG’S - RES# 23-R-I3469, BEVERLY HILLS NURSERIES - RES# 23-R-13470, WARNER BROTHERSBEVERLY HILLS - RES# 23-R-13471, BEVERLY HILLS SPEEDWAY - RES# 23-R-I 3472 G. CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS I. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET; ANDRESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
CONTINUED AUTHORIZATION TO OVERHIRE FIVE POLICE OFFICERS.
Comment: This item requests that City Council adopt the resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 appropriations limit, operating and capital improvement program City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
budget and financial policies, and that the Board of Directors adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating budget and financial policies for the Parking Authority. It also requests for an extension of the authorization to overhire five Police Officers.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Anil Desai
2. Wendy Klenk
Written Comment Read into the Record:
1. Steve Mayer
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir, Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris, andPolice Chief Mark Stainbrook responded to council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-1 as follows:
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET; ANDAUTHORIZE THE OVERHIRE OF FIVE POLICE OFFICERS FROM JUNE 30, 2024
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedman to approve item G-1 as follows:
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION LIMIT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; ANDRESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OFBEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIALPOLICIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch.
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ITEM G-1: CONTINUED AUTHORIZATION TO OVERHIRE FIVE POLICE OFFICERS APPROVED; ADOPTED, RES# 23-R-13473, RES# 23-R-13474, RES# PA-R-23-1 69
2. REPORT ON CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) DATA AND THE RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE (RSO) ANNUAL RENT INCREASE.Comment: This report provides the City Council with information on the May-to-Mayconsumer price index change for the City Council to consider any allowable rent increases for Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 tenants. Staff seeks direction on whether toresume the calculation methods for allowable rent increases for Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 tenants following the expiration of the current Covid-1 9 urgency ordinanceon June 30, 2023.
Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich introduced the new Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Nestor Otazu who presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Yechiel Rosenfeld
2. Mark Gordon
3. Murray Selarz
4. Keiko Noda
5. Louis Rainer
6. Daniel Azadegan
7. Max Sherman8. Noushin Ahobim9. Ram in Zar
10. Jared Gonzalez
Telephone Public Comment:
1. John Louka
2. Cheryl Feldman
3. Victoria Maria
4. David Gingold
Written Comments Summarized (comments remain as part of the official record):
1. Michael Hartounian
2. Anonymous Beverly Hills Resident
3. Anonymous Beverly Hills Resident
4. Mike Grossbard
5. Genie Penn
6. Linda Gach Ray
7. Sonia Berman8. Harvey Miller
City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
9. Fred Sutton
10. Dr. Matthew Finerman11. Janet Farzan12. Dan Yukelson13. Michael Murphy14. Earl Goldstein15. Mark Elliot Council provided their questions and comments.
Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Nestor Otazu, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, and Senior Management Analyst Cameron Kesinger responded to councilquestions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-2 as follows:
TO FOLLOW STAFF’S RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE METHODS
FOR COMPUTING ANNUAL RENT INCREASES SET FORTH IN
CHAPTER 5 AND 6 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPALCODE Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM G-2: APPROVED
3. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON S.1514 AND H.R.3170 - HOMES FOR EVERY LOCAL PROTECTOR, EDUCATOR, AND RESPONDER (HELPER) ACT.
Comment: On June 27, 2023, the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative/LobbyCommittee (Vice Mayor Gold and Councilmember Mirisch) considered taking a position on S.1514 and H.R.3170 - Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act. This item is being brought forward to the City Council for direction as there was no concurrence for the City to either support or support if amended the HELPER Act.
Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
The council majority supported the act as written.
ITEM G-3: COUNCIL MAJORITY SUPPORTED THE ACT AS WRITTEN City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
5. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER6. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. RENT STABILATION COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 3, 2023 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 11, 2023 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of May 17, 2023 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of May 22, 2023 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of June 1, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of June 8, 2023
ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
I. POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE ON REAL TIME WATCH CENTER.
Comment: This report will convey an update on the Police Department’s Real Time Watch Center, reporting updated information, statistics and technology since its inception in June 2022 through May 2023.ITEM I-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
2. UPDATE ON “IMAGIRO”, AN INTERACTIVE SUMMER ART DISPLAY ON RODEO DRIVE, A PARTNERSHIP OF THE RODEO DRIVE COMMITTEE AND MR.BRAINWASH.
Comment: This report is informational only to provide an update on a partnership between the RDC and Mr. Brainwash for a temporary art display on Rodeo Drive for Summer 2023, “IMAGIRO”, including the designs and special event permits required for the public right of way installation.
ITEM 1-2: NO ACTION TAKEN
3. TEAM BEVERLY HILLS PROGRAM APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CLASS OF 2023-2024.Comment: This report provides information regarding the 2023-2024 season of Team Beverly Hills (“Team BH”).
ITEM 1-3: NO ACTION TAKEN
City Council Adjourned Regular/Parking Authority Meeting June 27, 2023
4. MAYOR’S CABINET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS - MAY 8, 2023.
Comment: This report provides monthly highlights from the Mayor’s meeting with Commission Chairs.
ITEM 1-4: NO ACTION TAKEN
5. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2023.
Comment: This City Treasurer’s Report for the month ended May 31, 2023, includes a summary of cash receipts and disbursements as well as a summary of fund balances.
ITEM 1-5: NO ACTION TAKEN
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2023.
There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 11:07 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this I 1th day of March, 2024
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
JULIAN A. GOLD, M.D., MAYOR/CHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.