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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 July 16, 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 CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION – Recognition of retiring commissioner Lou Milkowski, Rent Stabilization Commission
2. PRESENTATION – Recognition of incoming commissioner Lou Milkowski, Planning Commission
3. 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 December 11, 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 Special Study Session Meeting of December 11, 2023.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Meeting of December 11, 2023.
Item E-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates June 25, 2024 to July 8, 2024.
Item E-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates June 25, 2024 to July 8, 2024.
Item E-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: It is recommended that the City Council move to waive the full reading and introduce the following ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071." Staff recommends that the City Council review the attached "BHPD Military Equipment Inventory," which outlines the items requested by the Beverly Hills Police Department ("BHPD").
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. RENEWING ITS MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance renews the Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory listing items currently in use by the Police Department in accordance with Government Code § 7071(d)(1).
Item E-6 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
7. AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED BEVERLY HILLS CREATIVE OFFICES SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AT 9220 NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $224,331.81 FOR THE SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council move to approve this agreement and a purchase order to Dudek in the not-to-exceed amount of $224,331.81 for the preparation of environmental documentation for the proposed Beverly Hills Creative Offices Specific Plan Project. The full cost of the environmental documentation will be borne by the project applicant.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AGREEMENT WITH KYA SERVICES LLC FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $255,900.00; AND
APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: (1) the agreement with KYA Services LLC for the Community Development Department Carpet Replacement Project in the amount of $232,690.21; (2) a construction contingency in the amount of $23,209.79 (10%); (3) a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $255,900.00; and (4) the specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, INC. FOR WATER PUMP AND WELL MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $260,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the agreement with General Pump for water pump and well maintenance and approve a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in the not-to-exceed amount of $260,000.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CANINE DEPLOYMENT STRATEGIES, LLC FOR PROVIDING BASIC POLICE SERVICE DOG PROFICIENCY MAINTENANCE TRAINING WHICH MEETS OR EXCEEDS P.O.S.T STANDARDS AND NEW POLICE CANINE AND BASIC TRAINING FOR THE NEW CANINE TEAM.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to an agreement with Canine Deployment Strategies, LLC for providing basic police service dog proficiency maintenance training which meets or exceeds P.O.S.T Standards and new police canine and basic training for the new canine team in the total contractual not to exceed amount of $318,500.00.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,000 FOR AUTHENTIC AGENCY FOR SPECIAL EVENT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS NEXT NIGHT STREET FESTIVAL EVENT; AND
APPROVAL OF THE CORRESPONDING STREET CLOSURES ON SOUTH BEVERLY DRIVE FROM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 TO SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024.
Comment: Purchase order for Authentic Agency for special event management and production services for Next BH's annual Next BH Night on September 28, 2024.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK WITH AMERICAN INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC. FOR EMERGENCY CONTRACTING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP WORK AT 344 FOOTHILL ROAD SINKHOLE IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $103,012; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council accept the completed contract work with American Integrated Services, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PLUMBING BY TODD R. MARSH, INC. DBA TRM SERVICES FOR THE TROUSDALE GATEWAY/SEAT SHELTER REHABILITATION PROJECT AT 900 N. HILLCREST ROAD; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $228,390; 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, Plumbing by Todd R. Marsh, Inc. DBA TRM Services, for the Trousdale Gateway/Seat Shelter Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $198,600; (2) approve a construction contingency in the amount of $29,790 (15%); (3) approve a purchase order to Plumbing by Todd R. Marsh, Inc. DBA TRM Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $228,390; (4) approve the plans and specifications 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-13 Agenda Report
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, FOR THE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - CRESCENT DRIVE INTERSECTION AND SPOT REPAIRS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,728,510; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,901,410 TO PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $172,900.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PALP Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company, for the Wilshire Boulevard and Crescent Drive Intersection Improvements and the multiple street and pavement repairs along Wilshire Boulevard between Peck Drive and Rexford Drive in the amount of $1,728,510; approve the plans and specifications therefor with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $172,900; approve the issuance of a purchase order to PALP Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,901,410 for the project; and find the project to be categorically exempt from further review under CEQA.
Item E-14 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RECONSIDERATION OF THE CITY’S ADOPTED POSITION OF SUPPORT ON SENATE BILL 1381 (MCGUIRE) PROPERTY CRIMES: REGIONAL PROPERTY CRIMES TASK FORCE.
Comment: On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Democrats in Sacramento significantly amended Senate Bill 1381 (Wahab) “Crime” to become a ballot measure in November. Two days later, the proposition was removed from the November 2024 ballot. While Senate Bill 1381 is technically considered dead for the year, the City Council needs to take formal action on the City’s position for this bill due to the amended language.
Item G-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 H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 11, 2024 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 2, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 9, 2024 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 11, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 20, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 25, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of June 26, 2024
Item H-1 Agenda Report
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for August 6, 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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