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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING September 10, 2024
7:07 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/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority. 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/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - Maple Counseling Center
2. PRESENTATION - Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week
3. PRESENTATION – Recognizing four City Employees for their assistance during a medical emergency.
4. 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 February 6, 2024.
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 Study Session Meeting of February 6, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of February 20, 2024.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024.
Item E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates August 13, 2024 to August 29, 2024.
Item E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates August 13, 2024 to August 29, 2024.
Item E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 4, OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING APPEAL AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW PROCESSES AND ADDING PROCESSES FOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. – First Reading for Introduction Comment: This Ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to add a procedure for processing appeals of decisions on housing development projects as defined in Government Code Section 65905.5(b)(3). The Council will also consider finding the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AMENDING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 2 (PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES) OF CHAPTER 3 (OTHER ACTIVITIES REQUIRING REGULATORY PERMITS) OF TITLE 4 (REGULATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF BUSINESSES AND ACTIVITIES) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Second Reading – For Adoption Comment: This ordinance makes two minor substantive changes to the City’s parade and assembly regulations. These changes include a new permit application requirement regarding sound amplification and an insurance requirement that will apply in limited situations. The ordinance also makes several non-substantive changes that are designed to enhance the readability of the regulations. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT FOR SEWER, WATER AND GAS PURPOSES AND THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE CITY’S EXISTING SEWER, WATER AND GAS EASEMENT OVER THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1004 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council adopt the proposed resolution authorizing the acceptance of a new easement for sewer, water and gas purposes and summarily vacate the City’s existing sewer, water and gas easement over a portion of the property located at 1004 N. Rexford Drive.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES TO RESTORE CERTAIN EXISTING SPECIAL EVENT CHARGES, TO ADD TWO NEW SPECIAL EVENT NON-PROFIT FEES, AND TO ADD A NEW PLANNING APPEAL FEE FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, AND A CLEAN UP ON A PER RENTAL RATE FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve a resolution that amends the Comprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for certain special event charges and Planning appeal charges for the Community Development Department, as well as clean up on a per rental rate for the Community Services Department.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
11. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE USE DAY FOR A POP-UP OF THE NOVA EXHIBITION ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2024, AT THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve the allocation of one of the City’s free-use days at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for a pop-up version of the Nova Exhibition that took place on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF OPPOSITION SENT BY CITY MANAGER NANCY HUNT-COFFEY ON ASSEMBLY BILL 3021 (KALRA) - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE: INTERROGATIONS Comment: At the direction of the Mayor, the City Manager sent a letter of opposition to Assembly Bill 3021 (Kalra) - Criminal procedure: Interrogations (AB 3021) on August 30, 2024, as bill was set for a final vote on the Senate floor on that same day. This bill would require peace officers to give an admonishment similar to Miranda warnings to the immediate family members of a person killed or seriously injured by law enforcement. Staff is requesting the City Council to ratify the letter sent by City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey at the direction of the Mayor.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AGREEMENT WITH KYA SERVICES LLC FOR THE LIBRARY CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $189,267.00; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: (1) An agreement with KYA Services LLC for the Library Carpet Replacement Project - Phase 2 in the amount of $176,885.00; and (2) A construction contingency in the amount of $12,382.00 (7%); and (3) A purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $189,267.00 and (4) The plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. 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-14 Agenda Report
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. FOR THE 345 N. BEVERLY DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $211,255; 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, Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc. for the Application of Concrete Slab Waterproofing Coating Project at level 2 of the 345 N. Beverly Drive Parking Structure in the amount of $183,700; and 2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $27,555 (15%); and 3. Approve a purchase order to Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $211,255; and 4. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
Item E-15 Agenda Report
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS - 400 BLOCK OF N. BEVERLY DRIVE PROJECT BY CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $427,577.70; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described contract work with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-16 Agenda Report
17. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO AC PROS, INC., FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 2 VENTILATION UPGRADES PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $210,289; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council: 1. Reject the non-responsive bid submitted by Air Conditioning Solutions and approve the award of a contract to the responsible bidder, AC Pros, Inc., for the Fire Station No. 2 Ventilation System Upgrades Project in the amount of $182,860; and 2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $27,429 (15%); and 3. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and 4. Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $210,289.
Item E-17 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RECOMMENDATION BY THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF THE ARTWORK TRINITY BY JUDY CHICAGO; AND APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $589,000 RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF TRINITY BY JUDY CHICAGO; AND APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE FINE ART FUND OF $589,000.
Comment: The City Council Arts and Culture Liaisons and the Arts and Culture Commission recommend the purchase of the sculpture Trinity by American artist Judy Chicago at a cost of $589,000, including installation.
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. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 1, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 22, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 17, 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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