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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 August 6, 2024
7:05 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 – Recognizing Outgoing Rotary President Lillian Raffel
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 “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.
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 January 11, 2024.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of January 23, 2024.
Item D-2
Other Business
3. AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH LUKARO, INC. AT 313 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: The amendment extends the term of the lease to December 31, 2026, and increases the rent payable during the extension.
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 Adjourned Study Session Meeting of January 11, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of January 11, 2024.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Meeting of January 23, 2024.
Item E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates July 9, 2024 to July 29, 2024.
Item E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates July 9, 2024 to July 29, 2024.
Item E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. 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 new types of military equipment and a larger quantity of previously-approved equipment identified in the Beverly Hills Police Department's Military Equipment Inventory Item E-6 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
7. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REVISED ELECTION CIVILITY STATEMENT.
Comment: The Human Relations Commission proposes changes to the Election Civility statement that would include the use of social media and technology.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve an agreement with the County of Los Angeles and Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County to hold a Countywide Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Event scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER FOR ASSISTANCE WITH LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS (LCRR); AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $342,100 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $555,600.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive professional services bidding requirements pursuant to Beverly Hills Municipal Code 3-3-112 (G) and approve an amendment to an agreement with Hazen and Sawyer for assistance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions required by the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water and approve a change purchase order in the amount of $342,100 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $555,600.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PAVEWEST, INC. FOR THE ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT ON COLDWATER CAÑON DRIVE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,256,534.38; 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 $5,780,000.00 TO PAVEWEST, INC. FOR THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $523,465.62.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PaveWest Inc., for the Roadway Rehabilitation Project on Coldwater Cañon Drive, in the amount of $5,256,534.38; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $523,465.62; and approve the issuance of a purchase order to PaveWest Inc., in the amount of $5,780,000.00..
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT BY SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $1,046,475.37; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT WITH JAM FIRE PROTECTION, INC. DBA JAM CORPORATION IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $240,419.33; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. NEW FIRE STATION ALERT SYSTEM PROJECT WITH SPARK POWER, LLC IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $123,226.45; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
C. PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 2ND FLOOR REMODEL PROJECT - PHASE 2 WITH BBS CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $193,000; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council accept the described contract work and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
1. A HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S JUNE 26, 2024 DECISION APPROVING A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT TO ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF THREE HERITAGE TREES LOCATED WITHIN FRONT SETBACK AREAS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE.
Comment: On June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission approved a Tree Removal Permit to allow the removal of three heritage trees located within front setback areas at 1001 North Roxbury Drive. On July 9, 2024, an appeal of the Commission’s approval was filed by Maple Leaf Ventures, LLC objecting to the Commission’s approval of the project. This item is being placed on the agenda for the City Council to set a hearing date for the appeal that was filed on this project.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 6, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 13, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Special Meeting of June 17, 2024 DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Special Meeting of June 20, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of July 11, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for August 20, 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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