CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Mayor Gold
November 21, 2023
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staff may 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 Alma Ordaz
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch,
Absent: Vice Mayor Friedman
Mayor Gold held a moment of silence in memory of former Beverly Hills Mayor Charles Aronberg M.D. who passed away recently.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION — People Helping People — Women’s Fire Alliance Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, presented the People Helping People award to the Women’s Fire Alliance. They are a non-profit dedicated to the support and empowerment of women in all aspects or careers of the fire service by promoting anequitable work environment.
2. RECOGNITION OF FORMER COMMISSIONER — Alissa Roston (Recreation and Parks)Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, thanked departing Recreation and Parks Commissioner Alissa Roston for her service to the City.
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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 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. 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 commentson 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.
Speakers:
1. Salee Amina re: Community
2. Alma Ordaz re: Housing
3. Mark Gordon re: Rent Stabilization meeting
Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Judith Garshofsky re: Beverly Dr Traffic
2. Helen Lewis re: Beverly Dr Traffic
3. Daphnie Dupray re: Street sweeping and parking tickets
4. Noah Nazarian re: Beverly Dr Traffic
Telephone Public Comment:
1. Mark Elliot re: Street sweeping and parking tickets
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
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MOVED by Director Nazarian, seconded by Director Bosse to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Bosse, Director Mirisch, and Chair Gold.
Noes: Vice Chair Friedman.
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORTMOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that theappropriate accounts be charged on items E-5 and E-6 Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of February 21, 2023.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of March 7, 2023.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023.
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ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates October 31, 2023 to November 13, 2023.ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 31, 2023 to November 13, 2023.ITEM E-6: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. — Second Reading — For Adoption.
Comment: This ordinance authorizes the Beverly Hills Police Department to acquire thirteen Brugger &Thomet semi-automatic carbine firearms as identified in the Beverly Hills Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Inventory for the purpose of protecting the safety of officers, residents and visitors in the City of Beverly Hills inhigh-risk situations.
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED, ORD# 23-0-2884
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO COVENANT AND AGREE TO HOLD REAL PROPERTY AT 1945 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD IN LOS ANGELES AND 1959 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD IN LOS ANGELES AS ONE PARCEL;AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: The subject resolution authorizes the City Manager to approve and sign aCovenant and Agreement to Hold Property as One Parcel and other related documents as may be required by law in connection with City of Los Angeles permit requirements for the future demolition of a two-story building located at 1959 5. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90034. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Council will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED, RES# 23-R-1 3492
9. APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
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NES 111, LLC, AND GSH GALE, LLC CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 111 NORTH GALE DRIVE IN BEVERLY HILLS, AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THEAMOUNT OF $8,419,000, WHICH INCLUDES $20,000 FOR ESCROW FEES AND DUE DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution that (i) authorizes theCity Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the City’s acquisition of 111 North Gale Drive in the amount of $8,399,000, (ii) finds the acquisition advances the goals and objectives of the General Plan and is in conformance with the General Plan, and (iii) finds that the acquisition is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff also recommends City Council approve an appropriation in theamount of $8,419,000, which includes $20,000 for due diligence activities.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED, RES# 23-R-1 3493
APPROVAL OF:
10. AUTHORIZE DEVELOPMENT OF LA CIENEGA WELLS 2 AND 3 SUBJECT TO FINAL DESIGN; ANDPURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council authorize the development of LaCienega Wells 2 and 3 subject to final design and find the project exempt from further review under CEQA, pursuant to Exemption Class 32.
ITEM E-10: APPROVED
11. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR SECURITY SPECIALISTS TO SUPPORT UNHOUSED INDIVIDUALS; AND
CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $515,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,298,836 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROPRIATION OF $515,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE UNHOUSED IN BEVERLY HILLS.Comment: Comment: Staff is seeking approval of amendment no. 2 and a change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. to continue services for the unhoused in Beverly Hills.ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED, AG# 642-23
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12. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COVERED 6 LLCIDGP IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,750,867 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,137,867 FOR FISCALYEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,081,941 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,381,941 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of change purchase orders for NASTEC in theamount of $1,081,941 for total not to exceed amount of $1,381,941 and COVERED 6 in the amount of $1,750,867 for total not to exceed amount of $2,137,867 for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the Real Time Watch Center.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, R2BUILD,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN COLDWATER, SUNSET, AND GREYSTONE RESERVOIR SITES WITHIN THECITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,960,000; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,356,000 (INCLUDING A 10% CONTINGENCY) TO R2BUILD FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R2BUILD, for the construction of three reservoirmanagement systems in the three largest water reservoirs (Coldwater, Sunset andGreystone) in the amount of $3,960,000; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% (for a total not to exceed amount of $4,356,000) and delegate the authority to approvechange orders to the Director of Public Works; approve the issuance of a purchaseorder to R2BUILD in the amount of $4,356,000; and, pursuant to the provisions of theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), City Council will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED, AG# 643-23
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO BBS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 2ND FLOOR REMODEL PROJECT — PHASE 2; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $212,300.00; AND
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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 BBS Construction, Inc. for the Public Works Facility 2uid Floor Remodel Project - Phase 2 in the amount of $193,000.00, 2.) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $19,300.00 (10%), 3.) Approve a purchaseorder in the not-to-exceed amount of $212,300.00, 4.) Approve the plans andspecifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria, and 5.) Consider finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.ITEM E-14: APPROVED, AG# 644-23 Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: Vice Mayor Friedman.
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian reported that she attended a unity event at Sinai Temple over the weekend that brought various community leaders together. She also spokeabout the violence of Hamas.
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Councilmember Bosse reported that she attended the North American Mayor’sSummit Against Antisemitism hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement.
Councilmember Mirisch reported that he attended the same North American Mayor’sSummit Against Antisemitism as Councilmember Bosse and then attended the National League of Cities in Atlanta.
Mayor Gold discussed the Shabbat Table outside of City Hall.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 4, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 12, 2023PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 12, 2023 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 18, 2023 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of October 26, 2023ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2023.
There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 21st day of May, 2024
HUMA AHMED, City Cler Secretary
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYOR/CHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.