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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING May 7, 2024
7:22 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. PROCLAMATION – Building Safety Month Proclamation Recognizing May as Building Safety Month
2. PROCLAMATION – World IBD Day: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Proclamation
3. PRESENTATION – Yigal Carmon, Middle East Media Research Institute
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.
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 October 3, 2023.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of October 17, 2023.
Item D-2
Other Business
3. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH IMAGINE IT FORWARD LLC AT 311 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends The Parking Authority approve the Amendment of Lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Imagine It Forward LLC at 311 North Crescent Drive. The Amendment of Lease extends the term of the agreement for two years, expands the leased premises to include a rear storage area accessible from the alleyway, increases the monthly rent, and abates base rent payable from October 13, 2020, to February 23, 2021.
Item D-3 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
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of October 3, 2023.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of October 3, 2023.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 2023.
Item E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April 10, 2024 to April 29, 2024.
Item E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 10, 2024 to April 29, 2024.
Item E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A CITY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND AMENDING THE HOLIDAY CONSTRUCTION MORATORIUM. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: This ordinance amends the Municipal Code to formally recognize Juneteenth as a City holiday on June 19th of each year, in accordance with previously approved Memoranda of Understanding for various non-sworn employee associations. The ordinance also recognizes Juneteenth as a holiday where construction work requiring a permit is prohibited.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONSOLIDATE THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION TO CREATE THE ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: This ordinance amends the Municipal Code to consolidate the Design Review Commission with the Architectural Commission. The ordinance does not make any substantive changes to the requirements for Design Review, Architectural Review, or the associated processes for permitting.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING MAP: CLARIFYING, ADDING, OR CORRECTING LANGUAGE RELATED TO HILLSIDE R-1 PERMIT REQUESTS FOR A SERIES OF WALLS; STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES AND DENSITY BONUS; RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADJACENT NEIGHBOR MAILED NOTICE AND THE VIEW RESTORATION PROCESS; MULTIFAMILY GUEST PARKING STANDARDS; NEW CODE GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATING EXISTING STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT PLANE AND SERIES OF WALLS; REMOVAL OF EXPIRED STANDARDS FOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance is intended to improve clarity, eliminate confusion, and streamline regulations of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and to address certain changes in state law related to the following: Series of walls requests in the Hillside area, family daycare homes, religious institutions, neighborhood noticing requirements, multi-family guest parking, new code graphics, and density bonus.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
9. APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 74391 (9908 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD), AND ACCEPTING, SUBJECT TO IMPROVEMENT, A RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION; AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH 9908 SANTA MONICA BLVD., LLC.
Comment: It is recommended that City Council find that the Final Map conforms to the tentative map, all applicable requirements of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City’s subdivision ordinances and adopt a resolution approving the final map for Tract Map No. 74391, accepting, subject to improvement, an alley dedication and approve a subdivision improvement agreement with 9908 Santa Monica Blvd., LLC.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION OF $17,150 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE EXTENDED INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY ART DISPLAY OF 1,400 INTERNATIONAL FLAGS.
Comment: Staff is requesting a one-time appropriation of $17,150 from the general fund for the extended installation of the temporary flag display from May 8 to May 15, 2024.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. METRO PURPLE (D) LINE EXTENSION NORTH PORTAL PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council discontinue the North Portal Project, meet and confer with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) as required in the Settlement Agreement between the City and Metro, and return to City Council for further consideration if Metro decides to pursue the project and fund the project budget overage.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NANCY HUNT-COFFEY Comment: This amendment to the employment agreement of City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey follows her annual evaluation and will provide for annual performance pay equal to 8% of her base salary, which amounts to approximately $31,000. The amendment will also increase Ms. Hunt-Coffey's vacation accrual to 400 hours, but will not increase the amount of vacation awarded or the annual cash out of vacation time.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 20, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 21, 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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