CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING December 11, 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 Todd Johnson, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce CEO A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION — Church of the Good Shepherd 100th Anniversary Recognition Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, recognized the 100th Anniversary of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills.
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 “BHPDaIert” to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Policeactivity 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 text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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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 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 individualcomment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
Speakers:
1. Jordan Elist re: Public safety
2. James Elist re: Public safety
3. Nancy Elist re: Public safety
4. Alan Nissel re: Antisemitic attack, increased security
5. Todd Johnson re: Open BH
6. Sherry Andrus re: Open BH
7. Tara Riceberg re: Open BH8. Timothy Hakeem re: Public safety 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 BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Bosse, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Friedman and Chair Gold.
Noes: None.
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-4 and E-5 Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of April 18, 2023.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023.ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 28, 2023 to December 4, 2023.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 28, 2023 to December 4, 2023.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND
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ONLY MEDICAL CANNABIS RETAIL REGULATORY PERMITS FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution amending the City’s Schedule of Taxes, Fees & Charges for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 as adopted on May 16, 2023. Amendments include the addition of new regulatory permit fees in the Finance Department and a vehicle inspection fee in the Police Department for nonstorefront retail medical cannabis businesses.
ITEM E-5: ADOPTED RES #23-R-1 3494
6. AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI 22);
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE ACTIVITIES TRAINING.
Comment: The City has been approved for funding under the Urban Area Security Initiative grants. The Fire Department has been awarded $100,000 for training, comprising of the Urban Search and Rescue Training and Community Emergency Response Team. The Police Department has been awarded $195,083 for training and various equipment purchases, such as the K-9 Intruder Integrated Camera System,vision optics, and personal protective equipment.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED RES #23-R-1 3495; AG #694-23
APPROVAL OF:
7. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION (EVAN
MEYER), HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (ROSE KAISERMAN) AND TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION (KAREN AFRA-MAGHEN).
Comment: Reappoints Evan Meyer to the Architectural Commission, Rose Kaiserman to the Human Relations Commission and Karen Afra-Maghen to the Traffic and Parking Commission for a second term of four years each.ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. THE SALARY SCHEDULE REFLECTING ALL CITY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.
Comment: Approval of the salary schedule reflecting all City job classifications andassociated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employees’ RetirementSystem requirements of Government Code Section 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. AGREEMENT WITH CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, WATER MODELING, AND AS-NEEDED STAFF SUPPORT; AND
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APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,514.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: (1) An agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for on-call planning and development, water modeling, and as-needed staff support; and (2) A purchase order in the amount of $197,514.ITEM E-9: APPROVED AG #664-23
10. AGREEMENT WITH SGD ENTERPRISES DBA FOUR SEASONS LANDSCAPING FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT BURTON WAY MEDIAN.
Staff recommends City Council approval of an agreement with SGD Enterprises DBA Four Seasons Landscaping for landscape maintenance services at Burton Way Median. The initial purchase order for Fiscal Year 2023/24 (approximately six months)is in an amount not to exceed $59,423.
ITEM E-10: APPROVED AG #665-23
11. AGREEMENT WITH CLASSIC TOW, INC., DBA TIP TOP TOW SERVICES FOR POLICE AND CITY TOWING SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Classic Tow, Inc., dba Tip Top Tow Services for Police and City Towing Services.
ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED AG #666-23
12. AMENDMENT NO. I TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AND
RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED 9600 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN (SAKS PROJECT); AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $760,046.95 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to theagreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Rincon Consultants, Inc. and authorize a change purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $760,046.95 for preparation of environmental documentation and related consulting services for theproposed 9600 Wilshire Boulevard Specific plan (Saks project). All costs associated with the consulting services will be borne by the project applicant.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED AG #667-23
13. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED FOR PARKING CONSULTING SERVICES; AND
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APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR $96,000 FOR DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $129,750 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Dixon Resource Unlimited for parking consulting services. Staff also recommends that the City Council approve a change purchase order in the amount of $96,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/24, for a total not to exceed amount of $334,700 for the four year term of the agreement.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED AG #668-23
14. A. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6 LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES.
B. AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES.
Comment: This item requests the City Council approve an amendment to the agreement with Covered 6 and Nastec for armed uniformed security services to extend the term of the Agreement through February 29, 2024. The City is in the final stages of concluding the request for proposal process for armed uniformed security servicesand the extension of the termination date requires City Council review and approval.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED
COVERED 6 LLPIDGP INTERNATIONAL — AG #669-23,
NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. -AG #670-23
15. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,251,242.26 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-ONE (21) POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AND FIVE (5) PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS TO
VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE NECESSARY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND IT RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $93,000.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process and approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,251,242.26 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified Police Department and Public Works Department replacement vehicles and authorize CityManager to approve purchase orders to various vendors for the necessary hardware, software, and related equipment in the not-to-exceed amount of $93,000.
ITEM E-15: APPROVED
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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. REVIEWOF THE PERMANENT OPEN AIR DINING PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS RELATED TO OPEN AIR DINING AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA QUALITYACT (CEQA). First Reading — For Introduction.
B) ADOPTION OF PARKLET DESIGN GUIDELINES PROVIDING A SET OF
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKLET DINING.
C) RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND
CHARGES TO ADD A SIDEWALK DINING LICENSE FEE AND PARKLET DINING LICENSE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
D) IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR THE PERMANENT OPEN AIR DINING PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to take action on the followingcomponents of the permanent open air dining program: 1.) Waive the full reading of the ordinance and introduce and read by title only, 2.) Adopt the parklet guidelines, which create standards for parklet dining, 3.) Adopt a fee resolution amending the comprehensive schedule of taxes, fees, and charges for fiscal year 2023-24 to include new license fees associated with sidewalk and parklet dining, and 4.) Provide direction on the implementation and approval process for the open air dining program moving forward.
City Planner Masa Alkire and City Architect Mandana Motahari presented information related to this item.
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Speakers:
1 Representatives for 315 N Cañon Dr.
Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Jill Goldner
2. Kay Monica Rose, President, Rodeo Drive Committee
3. Dimitri Loganowski
Councilmember Bosse and Councilmember Nazarian provided a liaison report.Council provided their questions and comments.City Planner Masa Alkire, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, City Architect Mandana Motahari, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item F-i as follows:THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVEDAND THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS RELATED TO OPEN AIR
DINING AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA),”
BE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item F-i as follows:
I MOVE TO ADOPT THE PARKLET DESIGN GUIDELINES,PROVIDING A SET OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKLET DINING.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item F-i as follows:
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THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED, “RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE
COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES ANDCHARGES TO ADD A SIDEWALK DINING LICENSE FEE AND PARKLET DINING LICENSE FEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024”, BE ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
ITEM F-IA: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, AS AMENDED ITEM F-IB: APPROVEDITEM F-IC: ADOPTED RES #23-R-I 3496ITEM F-ID: NO ACTION TAKEN G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey reported that the City is reorganizing mental health services to move to the Fire Department. Fire Chief Greg Barton provided additional information.
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian reported on recent antisemitic attacks.Councilmember Bosse spoke about the hostages and antisemitic attacks.
Councilmember Mirisch spoke about antisemitism. He also spoke in memory of Gal Meir Eisenkot. Additionally, he spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Friedman spoke about antisemitism and a recent antisemitic attack.
Mayor Gold spoke about antisemitism.
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I. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of November 9, 2023 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of November 2, 2023 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
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PASSED, Approved
this 16th day of July,
and Adopted
2024
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYOR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.
MA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary