CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Room 280A
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
Thursday, June 6, 2024
9:00 AM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: June 6, 2024 / 9:00 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Geller, Ignarro, Chair Schwartz Commissioners Absent: Vice-Chair Afra-Maghen
Staff Present: Jessie Holzer Carpenter, Cole Duffy, Martha Eros, Daren Grilley, Sgt. Douglas Matteson, Matthew McCreary, Lt. Renato Moreno, Christian Vasquez
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the agenda.
Public Comment: Public comment was read into the record from Jake Aftergood. Public comment was heard from Donna Parano.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of Minutes
Consideration of Minutes of the Traffic and Parking Commission regular meeting of May 2, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Geller, SECONDED by Chair Schwartz to approve the consent calendar item as presented (2/0).
AYES: Commissioner Geller, Chair Schwartz
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Ignarro.
NOES: None.
Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis June 6, 2024
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
2. Police Department Report
Police Lieutenant Renato Moreno and Police Sergeant Douglas Matteson gave an update from the Police Department about their activities during the month of May, including a pedestrian/bicyclist safety campaign and the Police Department’s plans for the Concourse D’Elegance event on Father’s Day. The Commission asked about the handicapped placard program and restrictions.
3. Monthly Educational Speaker Series – NACTO Street Design Guidance Transportation Planning Analyst Christian Vasquez introduced Senior Program Manager Aminah Ricks and Urban Transportation Planner Matthew Roe, who both work for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). They gave a presentation on implementing child-friendly street design to improve streets for children walking to school, families in downtown districts, and all pedestrians. The Commission thanked them for their presentation.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
4. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Update
Traffic Planning Analyst Christian Vasquez gave an update on the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, including the current installed devices across the city and the six current applications from streets across the city. The Commission asked about the type of speed bumps installed on the streets, and what residents need for the program to get started on their street.
NEW BUSINESS
5. Sunset Boulevard Bikeway Options
Transportation Planners Jessie Holzer Carpenter presented several possible options to construct bikeways on Sunset Boulevard as part of the Complete Streets Plan, including a median bike path, protected bike lanes (class IV), and buffered bike lanes (class II). The Commission expressed their preference for protected bike lanes, and expressed their disinterest in the buffered bike lanes. They also expressed hesitation in the median bike path.
Public Comment: Public comment was read into the record from Jared Gonzales.
6. July-December Agenda Items
Transportation Planner Martha Eros gave a presentation on proposed agenda items for the next six months of Traffic & Parking Commission meetings. The list is subject to change and may have items added or removed from it. The Commission asked about connections to the bike network from Metro and the proposed fixed route circulator.
PROJECT UPDATES AND FOLLOW-UP ITEMS
7. Project Updates and Follow-up Items
Transportation Planner Jessie Holzer Carpenter gave a presentation on project updates. The decorative crosswalks on Rexford and 3rd St/Civic Center have been installed and data will Traffic and Parking Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis June 6, 2024
be collected on whether they can be used to persuade drivers into yielding to pedestrians.
The Commission thanked her for her presentation.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
Chair Schwartz thanked the organizers of the farewell party for Hawthorne Elementary and expressed hope that El Rodeo would continue the walk to school programs Hawthorne has conducted.
COMMUNICATION FROM STAFF
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: June 6, 2024 / 10:27 AM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
June 13, 2024
8:00 AM
.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: June 13, 2024 / 8:01 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Vice Chair Nehoray, Chair Millan
Commissioners Absent: None.
Staff Present: Vince Damasse, Josette Descalzo, Cole Duffy, Samer Elayyan, Melissa Gomez, Daren Grilley, Mandana Motahari, Ken Pfalzgraf, Lucy Quiralte, Robert Welch
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Public Speaker: None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
At the request of staff, the Agenda was amended. Tab 5 will be presented after Tab 2.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Nystrom, SECONDED by Vice Chair Nehoray to amend the Agenda order per request from staff (5/0).
AYES: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Vice Chair Nehoray, Chair Millan.
NOES: None.
CARRIED
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of Minutes
Consideration of Minutes of the Public Works Commission regular meeting of May 9, 2024.
Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
June 13, 2024
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Nehoray, SECONDED by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the Consent Calendar item (5/0).
AYES: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Vice Chair Nehoray, Chair Millan.
NOES: None.
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Chair of the Board Adán Ortega, Jr. and MWD Executive Officer/Assistant General Manager Deven Upadhyay gave a presentation on the challenges MWD has been facing due to climate change and dwindling supplies from the Colorado River, including several programs MWD has implemented for water storage and conservation. The Commission inquired about desalination to cut down on water costs and on dealing with rising prices.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Pass-Through Increases to Water Customers for Wholesale Water Charge Increase Utilities General Manager Robert Welch reviewed the City’s ability to authorize automatic adjustments to water rate charges through the Rate Adjustment ordinance, based on the newly implemented rate increases from MWD. He discussed the proposed culminative increases on water bills over the course of the next two years The Commission asked about how the increases on the bills would be implemented, how to communicate to the public that prices are going up, and asked if future building developments are included in the projections for the City’s water usage.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Nehoray, SECONDED by Commissioner Nystrom to recommend bringing the pass-through increases to City Council for their approval as allowed in the Rates Adjustment ordinance (5/0).
AYES: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Vice Chair Nehoray, Chair Millan.
NOES: None.
CARRIED
PROJECT UPDATES AND STATUS ITEMS
3. Urban Forest Management Plan Canopy Improvement Goals Update City Arborist Ken Pfalzgraf presented on the City’s efforts to improve its canopy coverage and gave an overview of the Urban Forest division’s daily operations, including planting new trees, removing diseased/inappropriate trees, and adapting the city’s greenery to the desert climate. He also reviewed the Street Tree Master Plan Ad Hoc committee and how they assist with improving canopy coverage. The Commission asked about limiting residents from cutting down trees without City approval, communicating with residents about the goals of increasing canopy, and how the canopy coverage is measured considering trees are added or removed constantly, and take time to grow.
Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
June 13, 2024
4. Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Update
Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Programs Manager Josette Descalzo gave a presentation on updates regarding the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and its implementation process based on City Council direction. The Commission asked about the order the plan was presented to the various Commissions.
5. Water Will Serve Update – Agreement for Water Services (Presented After Tab 2) Water Resources / Operations Manager Vince Damasse presented an update on the Water Will Serve process, which determines the type of water service new developments will need and identifies the appropriate fees for all developments. The Commission asked how Builder’s remedies are involved with this process, how developers in West Hollywood work with the City’s water services, and how the City deals with any potentially expensive projects or demands for services.
The commission took a break at 9:15 AM.
The commission returned from break at 9:25 AM.
6. Proposed Agenda Items for July Through December 2024 Meetings Public Works Manager Lucy Quiralte presented a list of proposed agenda items for all Public Works Commission meetings from July to December 2024.
7. Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget Update Public Works Manager Lucy Quiralte presented on recently completed capital improvement projects and on the capital improvement projects budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and how it differs from the budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. The presentation included a video highlighting the Public Works Department’s recently completed capital projects. The Commission asked if potential purchases for well sites are accounted for in the budget numbers.
PROJECT UPDATES AND STATUS ITEMS
8. Water Efficiency Update
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch gave an update on water levels and allocations from MWD. The Commission asked about the watershed and filling rate at Lake Mead.
9. Capital Projects Update
Engineering Services Manager Samer Elayyan gave an update on current capital projects.
The Commission asked about the exact location of the La Cienega wells and if the batting cages on Gregory Way had to be relocated due to the project.
10. Specific Information and Department Updates
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch gave an update on upcoming items that will be presented to City Council during their meetings in late June and early July.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
11. Chair’s Report
Chair Millan gave an update on the last two meetings of the Mayor’s Cabinet and encouraged viewers to watch or attend them.
Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
June 13, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
12. Director’s Report
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch highlighted the upcoming Concourse D’Elegance event to be held on Father’s Day, the upcoming Single Use Plastics Ordinance virtual class on June 2, and the upcoming Hazardous Household/E-Waste collection event on September 28. He presented alternative meeting dates for the Commission in September and October. The Commission agreed to move the original meeting dates for those two months to September 6 and October 8. The presentation ended with a video about the City’s celebration of Public Works Day.
ADJOURNMENT
Date/Time: June 13, 2024 / 11:02 AM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
SYNOPSIS
June 17, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Architectural Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: June 17, 2024 / 1:31 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Masa Alkire, Mark Odell, Chloe Chen, Karen Myron
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Public Input: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Architectural Commission regular meeting of May 15, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Vice Chair Meyer to adopt the minutes as presented (5- 0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
Architectural Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 17, 2024
NOES: None
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
None
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Citing residency less than 500 feet from the project site, Commissioner Schreiber recused from item #2, Ceragem at 9350 Wilshire Boulevard, and left the meeting room at 1:35 PM.
2. 9350 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Ceragem (PL2400219)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a Sign Accommodation for a Building Identification Sign facing private property. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Staff Presenter: Mark Odell, Urban Designer
Project Applicant: Ceragem International, Inc.
Project Representative: C45 Graphics
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Matson, SECONDED by Commissioner Pynoos to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0-1).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin NOES: None
RECUSED: Commissioner Schreiber
CARRIED
Commissioner Schreiber returned to the meeting at 1:48 PM.
3. 8913 WEST OLYMPIC BOULEVARD
Dr. Jumaily (PL2400220)
Request for approval of an architectural review for a façade remodel. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Architectural Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Ex Parte Communications: None
Architectural Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 17, 2024
Project Planner: Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Staff Presenter: Mark Odell, Urban Designer
Project Applicant: 8913 Olympic, LLC.
Project Representative: LA Architects
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Schreiber, SECONDED by Chair Devlin to adopt the resolution as amended (5-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pynoos, Schreiber, Matson, Vice Chair Meyer, Chair Devlin
NOES: None
CARRIED
The Commission took a recess at 2:41 PM
The Commission reconvened at 2:47 PM
STUDY SESSION
4. PORTABLE SIGNAGE IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY STUDY SESSION An informational report on potential regulations for portable signs, including a-frame signs and other freestanding signs within the commercially zoned areas of the city.
Project Planner: Chloe Chen, Senior Planner
Project Applicant: City-Initiated
Public Input: Shawn Saeedian – Beverly Hills Market, Tara Riceberg – Tesoro Beverly Hills
The Commission received the staff report and public input, asked questions, and provided preliminary comments on the different types of portable signage. Input received will be incorporated into the information provided at the Planning Commission/Architectural and Design Review Commission Joint Ad Hoc Committee meeting, which is anticipated to take place in August or September.
5. DISCUSSION REGARDING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL REVIEW UNDERTAKEN BY
THE NEWLY COMBINED ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSIONS An overview of the new role for single-family review by the combined Architectural and Design Review Commission.
Urban Designer Mark Odell provided a presentation on the background of Design Review, and what role the Commission will play in the review of single-family residential projects when the newly combined Architectural and Design Review Commission conducts these types of reviews beginning in July. Design Review Commission Chair Terri Smooke, who will also be a member of the newly combined Commission, also provided input and perspective on the process.
Architectural Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 17, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Chair Devlin provided a brief update from the Mayor’s Cabinet meeting; meeting video is available online.
• The Commission thanked Chair Devlin for his leadership in the past year, and he in turn thanked fellow Commissioners as well as staff for all their hard work.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
• Urban Designer Updates
o Urban Designer Mark Odell advised the Commission of the following:
The first meeting of the newly combined Architectural and Design Review Commission will take place on Wednesday, July 17.
The last meeting of the Design Review Commission will take place this Thursday, June 20.
The Cultural Heritage Commission will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 10, at which time they will review the proposed plaque text for several newly-nominated Golden Shield Award recipients.
The California Preservation Foundation Conference was recently held in downtown Los Angeles; several members of staff attended, as did Commissioner Pynoos.
o Commission Specialist Karen Myron advised that as the City will be observing the Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday, June 19, construction will also be prohibited on that date.
6. 2024 Architectural and Design Review Commission Meeting Schedule o Received and filed
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: June 17, 2024 / 3:56 PM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
SYNOPSIS
June 20, 2024
1:30 PM
Recordings of the Design Review Commission’s meetings are available online at www.beverlyhills.org
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: June 20, 2024 / 1:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Vice Chair Bernstein, Chair Smooke
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Mark Odell, Jason Caraveo, Karen Myron, Amy Hahn
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Public Input: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By Order of the Chair and absent objection from the Commission, the agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Consideration of Minutes of the Design Review Commission regular meeting of March 7, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Pressman, SECONDED by Vice Chair Bernstein to adopt the minutes as presented (4-0).
Design Review Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 20, 2024
AYES: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Vice Chair Bernstein, Chair Smooke
NOES: None
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
• ASK BH CUSTOMER RELATIONS PROGRAM
Informational presentation on the City’s new “askBH” program, which provides the community with a single point of contact for non-emergency assistance with City services, programs, and events.
Customer Relations Manager Amy Hahn provided a brief presentation on the “askBH” program, which provides assistance with non-emergency matters. AskBH is available online at beverlyhills.org/askBH; by email at [email protected]; by phone at 310-285-1000; or by text at 310-596-4265.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
2. 813 CINTHIA STREET (PL2400203)
A request for an R-1 Design Review Permit to allow the construction of a new two-story singlefamily residence with attached porte-cochere and basement, located in the Central Area of the City, north of Santa Monica Boulevard. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Design Review Commission will also consider finding the project exempt from further review under CEQA.
Project Planner: Jason Caraveo, Assistant Planner
Project Applicant: Behzad and Roya Pourebrahim, Property Owner Project Representative: Mahsa Taj, B. Raeen Construction, Inc.
Murray D. Fischer, Bahram Raeen, Arman Massahi
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Bernstein, SECONDED by
Commissioner Pressman to adopt the resolution as amended (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Vice Chair Bernstein, Chair Smooke
NOES: None
CARRIED
Design Review Commission Special Meeting Synopsis
June 20, 2024
3. DIRECTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FINAL MEETING OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
Staff requests that the Design Review Commission provide direction for the approval of minutes for the final meeting of the Design Review Commission as a separate legislative body.
Staff Presenter: Karen Myron, Commission Specialist
Project Applicant: Staff Initiated
Public Input: None
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Pressman, SECONDED by
Commissioner Spann to delegate authority to approve the minutes of the final meeting of the Design Review Commission to Chair Smooke (4-0).
AYES: Commissioners Pressman, Spann, Vice Chair Bernstein, Chair Smooke
NOES: None
CARRIED
STUDY SESSION
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
• The Commissioners reflected on their terms on the Design Review Commission, and thanked fellow Commissioners for their service to the City.
• Chair Smooke thanked City staff for their work and dedication, and thanked Commissioners Pressman, Spann, and Bernstein for agreeing to extend their terms to continue serving the community.
• Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting
o Vice Chair Bernstein represented the Design Review Commission at the June Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting; meeting video is available online.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
o Urban Designer Mark Odell provided a presentation of projects recently approved at the staff level (Track 1 approvals) and thanked the Commissioners for their service to the community.
4. 2024 Architectural and Design Review Commission Meeting Schedule o Received and filed; the Architectural Commission and the Design Review Commission will merge to form the Architectural and Design Review Commission effective July 1, 2024, with the first meeting taking place on Wednesday, July 17.
ADJOURNMENT
Date / Time: June 20, 2024 / 2:39 PM
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Room 280A
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
and
Teleconference Location:
Hotel De Paris St-Tropez
1 Trav. de la Gendarmerie
83990 Saint-Tropez, France
In-Person / Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
SYNOPSIS
July 11, 2024
8:00 AM
.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
Date/Time: July 11, 2024 / 8:00 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Chair Millan Commissioners Absent: Vice Chair Nehoray
Staff Present: Colonel Burnley, Vince Damasse, Samer Elayyan, Melissa Gomez, Ilene Knebel, Robert Welch
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Public Speaker: None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
By order of the Chair, the agenda was approved as amended. Tab 8 will be presented after Reports From Priority Agencies. Due to a technical issue, TAB 8 was actually taken after Consideration of Minutes.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Nystrom, SECONDED by Commissioner Kimura to amend the Agenda order per request from staff (4/0).
AYES: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Vice Chair Millan.
NOES: None.
CARRIED.
Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 11, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Consideration of Minutes
Consideration of Minutes of the Public Works Commission regular meeting of June 13, 2024.
Motion: MOVED by Commissioner Nystrom, SECONDED by Commissioner Kimura to approve the Consent Calendar item (4/0).
AYES: Commissioners Ritterbush, Kimura, Nystrom, Chair Millan NOES: None.
CARRIED
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Operations Reports from City Departments, Consultants and Outside Agencies Metropolitan Water District (MWD) Director Barry Pressman reviewed the Ten-Year Financial Projections for water sales. He noted an 8.5% increase in cost over the next two years and then another increase over the following two years, 11.5%, which will not even renew our target reserves. Over $200 million in reserves were used due to sales and revenues being way down.
He noted the more local water that can be developed at lower price, the better off we will be. He also discussed water conservation and conservation program expenditures and the status of MWD General Manager and his recent placement on Administrative Leave while an investigation into allegations is being conducted.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
2. Legislative Update
Senior Management Analyst Melissa Gomez reported on recent legislation relevant to Public Works that the city took a position on. Included were AB1827 (fees regarding water service); AB2236 & SB1053 (expanding single use carry out bags); AB2797 (telecommunications related); SB915 (autonomous safety vehicle); SB972 (requests technical assistance to manage organic waste/methane emissions); SB1461 (broaden emergency services act to include landslides). Key points of the State of the State address and a Federal Legislative Update.
The Commission inquired about the autonomous vehicle legislation and proposed fees, AB2451, regarding Public Works prevailing wages and their impact, and legislation regarding reusable products.
3. Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCCR) Update
Water Resources/Operation Manager Vince Damasse reported on the progress of the testing for lead and copper in service lines. He noted the public-side testing of water service laterals is complete and non-lead and negative and now the assessment and inventory of private-side water laterals is the next step in the process. A contractor has been chosen to perform the verification and will take place over the next 4-5 weeks. The goal is to apply for a non-lead designation to DDW (Department of Drinking Water) prior to October 2024.
It was clarified that there is an approved methodology from DDW to identify specific sites, so if a resident requested an inspection, they would be provided information on how they could possibly test themselves . If lead is found, then additional samples may need to be taken in the area to further investigate. The inspections are visual only, and no digging will occur.
Public Works Commission Regular Meeting Synopsis
July 11, 2024
NEW BUSINESS
None.
PROJECT UPDATES AND STATUS ITEMS
4. Water Efficiency Update
The report was for information only. The Commission commented about the rise in notices of violations. Staff noted the ease of reporting through AskBH and increase in staff outreach regarding conservation.
5. Capital Projects Update
Engineering Manager Samer Elayyan reviewed projects including the Coldwater Cañon Roadway Rehabilitation Project and the Burton Way Resurfacing Project.
The Commission noticed activity at the Le Doux site, the completion of this phase of the Robertson Tree Project, and requested an update about Metro from the Project Managers at a future meeting. Finally, the Commission asked about the pump testing at the Burton Way Median project and the sidewalk/curb designs.
6. Specific Information and Department Updates
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch reviewed two items moving forward to the City Council for the July 16 Study Session. The Commission inquired about the sinkhole repair on Foothill Road.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
7. Chair’s Report
Chair Millan encouraged viewers to watch or attend the Mayor’s Cabinet Meetings that are held monthly. It is a one-hour summary of what is happening at the Commission level. Also discussed at this meeting are Team Beverly Hills and current Commission vacancies.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
8. Director’s Report (TAKEN AFTER CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES) Utilities General Manager Robert Welch introduced Miles Daniels and Nina Angelo from the Hollywood Food Coalition. They discussed their mobile food recovery program and where they pickup in Beverly Hills. Their program started as an all-volunteer organization during the pandemic. After food is picked up it is distributed to local community organizations in need. Due to SB1382 many organizations are required to donate to a food recovery group.
The Commission thanked the speakers and commented about the importance of both helping people and reducing the methane in the atmosphere due to less food waste in landfills.
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch reviewed upcoming events and meeting dates.
ADJOURNMENT
Date/Time: July 11, 2024 / 9:18 AM