CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING February 6, 2024
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), members of the Beverly Hills City Council and staffmay 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 Lauren Santillana, Public Information Manager A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Nazarian, Councilmember/ MayorNice Chair Friedman, Mayor/Chair Gold
Absent: Councilmember/ Director Bosse
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Beverly Hills Teuscher
Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, gave a 60 Second Shout Hills Teuscher. Teuscher’s owners, Tom Gallop and Tara Margolin recognition.
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 Police activity within the City.
Director Mirisch, Vice
Out to Beverly
accepted the
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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.
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 individualcomment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Nazarian, seconded by Director Friedman to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
Minutes
CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of June 6, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Friedman and Chair Gold.
Noes: None.
Absent: Director Bosse
CARRIED
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Other Business
None
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORTMOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove Items E-1 5 and E-20 for discussion and separate vote, 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 Special Study Session Meeting of June 6, 2023.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of June 6,2023.ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Budget Study Session Meeting of June 12, 2023.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 17, 2024 to January 29, 2024.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 17, 2024 to January 29, 2024.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. AMENDING THE MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TO MIXED City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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USE BUILDINGS AND AN ADDENDUM TO AN ADOPTED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (ND) FOR THE MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE AMENDMENTS.
Second Reading — For Adoption.Comment: This ordinance amends the Mixed Use Overlay Zone regulations in order to allow the residential density for converted buildings to be calculated based on the floor area of the existing building and the minimum required unit size of 500 squarefeet rather than the property size.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2886
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
7. RATIFICATION OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT SENT BY CITY MANAGER NANCY HUNT-COFFEY ON ASSEMBLY BILL 817 (PACHECO) OPEN MEETINGS:
TELECONFERENCING: SUBSIDIARY BODY.
Comment: At the direction of the Mayor, the City Manager sent a letter of support on Assembly Bill 817 (Pacheco) Open Meetings: Teleconferencing: Subsidiary Body (“AB 817”) on January 24, 2024, as the Assembly was scheduled to vote on AB 817 on January 25, 2024. This bill would allow subsidiary, non-decision-making legislative bodies of a local agency, that do not have the ability to take final action, to participate in two-way virtual teleconferencing without meeting all the teleconferencingrequirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. 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-7: APPROVED
8. DENY REQUEST FROM METRO FOR A WAIVER OF THE PURPLE LINE - SECTION 2 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT HOLIDAY MORATORIUM FOR NINE DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2024 TO MID-NOVEMBER 2024.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s request for a waiver of the holiday moratorium; and (2) deny the waiver request.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. VANITY FAIR POST ACADEMY AWARDS DINNER EVENT ON SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2024, INCLUDING CLOSURE OF 400 BLOCK OF NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: Proposed 2024 Dates for Vanity Fair Post Academy Awards Event onSunday, March 10, 2024, including closure of 400 Block of North Crescent Drive, as Part of Three-Year Agreement (2022-2024).
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ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. LOS ANGELES MARATHON SPECIAL EVENT STREET CLOSURES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024.
Comment: Proposed 2024 Date from Los Angeles Marathon Event Street Closures onSunday, March 17, 2024 as Part of a Three -Year Agreement (2023-2025).
ITEM E-10: APPROVED
11. RECOMMENDATION BY THE RODEO DRIVE /SPECIAL EVENTS /HOLIDAY
PROGRAM LIAISONS TO CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF PERSIAN NEW YEAR (NOWRUZ) STREET POLE BANNERS IN BEVERLY HILLS FOR 2024.
Comment: A request that City Council approve the recommendation by Liaisons Vice Mayor Friedman and Councilmember Bosse for the design, locations and duration of street pole banners celebrating Persian New Year (Nowruz), taking place this year on March 19, 2024.ITEM E-11: APPROVED
12. RECOMMENDATION BY THE RODEO DRIVE /SPECIAL EVENTS /HOLIDAY
PROGRAM LIAISONS FOR RODEO DRIVE COMMITTEE PARTNERSHIP WITH MR. BRAINWASH PUBLIC ART DISPLAY, “LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL”, FEBRUARY - JUNE 2024.
Comment: This report reviews a partnership between the RDC and Mr. Brainwash fora temporary art display on Rodeo Drive that includes sculptures and decals, “Life is Beautiful”, and a waiver of approximately $2,743 in special event and public right of way installation permits.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED
13. AGREEMENT WITH BRENTVIEW MEDICAL TO PROVIDE THE CITY WITH MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH EXAMS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the agreement between the Cityof Beverly Hills and Brentview Medical to provide the City with medical employmentand occupational health exams.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED; AG #41 -24
14. LEASE TERMINATION AND SETTLEMENT/RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH GOOGLE, LLC AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD; AND
A BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR LEASING OF SUITE 400 AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
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Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Lease Termination andSettlement/Release Agreement with Google, LLC at 331 Foothill Road, and the Broker Leasing & Commission Agreement with Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. for leasing of Suite 400 at 331 Foothill Road. The termination agreement will terminate the lease with Google, LLC effective January 14, 2024. The broker agreement will engage broker services for marketing and leasing the space Google, LLC is to vacate.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED; GOOGLE, LLC — AG #42-24, CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELDOF CALIFORNIA, INC. — AG #43-24
15. A. AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6 LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,321,719 FOR THESE SERVICES.
B. AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED
UNIFORMED SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $124,000 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This item requests the City Council to approve a five-year agreement with Covered 6 LLCIDGP International for armed uniformed security services and issue a fiscal year 2023-2024 purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,321,719 forthese services. Additionally, staff is requesting the City Council approve a five-year agreement with Nastec International, Inc. for armed uniformed security services and issue a fiscal year 2023-2024 purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $124,000.
Councilmember Nazarian pulled the item to ask staff for clarification regarding supplemental security services.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Police Chief Mark Stainbrook and City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey answered Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item E-15 as follows:APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH COVERED 6
LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL FOR ARMED UNIFORMED
SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURCHASE
ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,321,719
FOR THESE SERVICES.
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APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ARMED UNIFORMED
SECURITY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURCHASE
ORDERS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $124,000
FOR THESE SERVICES.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Bosse
CARRIED
ITEM E-15: APPROVED; COVERED 6 LLCIDGP INTERNATIONAL — AG #44-24,NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. — AG #45-24
16. AUTHORIZATION FOR A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Comment: Community Services is requesting a one-time appropriation of $200,000 from the general fund to continue offering afterschool program instruction to youththrough the Community Services Department.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED
17. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, FOR THE BURTON WAY RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,964,520;
ANDAPPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,161,020 TO PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $196,500; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract to PALP, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company for the Burton Way Resurfacing Project in the amount of $1,964,520; approve the plans and specifications therefor with respect to designcriteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $196,500;approve the issuance of a purchase order to PALP, Inc. DBA Excel Paving Company City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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in the not-to-exceed amount of $2, 161,020 for the project; and find the project to be categorically exempt from further review under CEQA.
ITEM E-17: APPROVED, AG #46-24
18. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GREGORY WELL AND LE DOUX WELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,990,479.70; ANDAPPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5,489,527.67 TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $499,047.97.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the award of a contract Environmental Construction, Inc., for the drilling of two potable water wells at La Cienega Park, in the amount of $4,990,479.70; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria; approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $499,047.97; and approve the issuance of a purchase order to Environmental Construction, Inc. in the amount of $5,489,527.67.
ITEM E-18: APPROVED, AG #47-24
19. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PAVEWEST, INC., FOR THE COPLEY PLACE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,241,317.00; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,365,448.70 TO PAVEWEST, INC. FOR THE PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $124,131.70; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council: approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, PaveWest, Inc., for the reconstruction of Copley Place andportions of Copley Drive within the City of Beverly Hills in the amount of $1,241,317.00; approve the plans and specifications for the project with respect to design criteria;approve a construction contingency of 10% in the amount of $124,131.70; approve the issuance of a purchase order to PaveWest, Inc. in the amount of $1,365,448.70 and, find the project to be categorically exempt from further review under CEQA.
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ITEM E-19: APPROVED, AG #48-24
20. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC., RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $808,888;
ANDAPPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $889,776 TO CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC., FOR THE PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $80,888; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council: 1. Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Concept Consultant, Inc. for Rodeo Drive Bollards inthe amount of $808,888; 2. Approve a contingency in the amount of $80,888 (10%);
3. Approve a purchase order to Concept Consultant, Inc. in the amount of $889,776;and 4. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, whichare adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and 5. Find the project to becategorically exempt from further review under CEQA.
Councilmember Nazarian pulled the item to express her opposition to the installation of the Rodeo Drive Bollards.
Council provided their questions and comments.Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis and Rodeo Drive Committee member Kathy Gohari addressed Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item E-20 as follows:
AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CONCEPT CONSULTANT,
INC., RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS WITHIN THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $808,888; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WITH
RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $889,776 TO CONCEPT
CONSULTANT, INC., FOR THE PROJECT WHICH
INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY OF $80,888; AND
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PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL
WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW
UNDER CEQA.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Bosse
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ITEM E-20: APPROVED, AG #49-24
21. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. CONCRETE SLAB REPAIR AND APPLICATION OF A TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT AT 440 N. CAMDEN DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE WITH
ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. IN THE FINALAMOUNT OF $130,574; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. 331 FOOTHILL ROAD OVERHANGS WATERPROOFING PROJECT WITH COURTNEY, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $241,586.55; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
C. POLICE FACILITY HIGH SPEED ROLL-UP DOORS REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH COMMERCIAL DOOR COMPANY, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $289,763; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council accept the described contract work andauthorize the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
ITEM E-21: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Bosse
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TO SET:
I. HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF STAFF’S OCTOBER 13, 2023 INCOMPLETE
DETERMINATION, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65943(c), PERTAINING TO THE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 19-STORY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MIXED USE BUILDING AT 125-129 SOUTH LINDEN DRIVE (PL2300146).Comment: On November 13, 2023, Rand Paster Nelson, LLP, on behalf of 9300 Wilshire, LLC (the “Applicant”) submitted a letter appealing Planning staffs October 13, 2023 Incomplete Letter pertaining to the review of a Development Plan Review application associated with the proposed construction of a new 19-story mixed use development at 125-129 South Linden Drive. The proposed project consists of the construction of a 200’ tall building that would house a 73 room hotel and 165 newapartment dwelling units, 20% of which would be allocated for rental to lower income households. Staff recommends that the City Council set the appeal hearing for thisitem for the regular meeting of March 11, 2024.
City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.Council provided their comments.
ITEM F-I: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, ABSENT OBJECTION, HEARING ON THISMATTER IS SET FOR MARCH II, 2024 TO CONSIDER:
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 12 OF BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR
THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT USES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF NEW RESTAURANT USES WITH ROOFTOP OUTDOOR DINING FOR
EXISTING LEGALLY NONCONFORMING HOTELS LOCATED IN THE R-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE; AND
FINDING THE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. First Reading — For Introduction Comment: The proposed Ordinance would amend Section 10-3-1207 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to allow for the expansion of bar and dining areas of an existing ground floor hotel restaurant and the establishment of new restaurant uses withoutdoor dining and bar areas that are open to the public on the rooftop of existing legally nonconforming hotels located in the City’s R-4, Multiple Residential Zone with established rooftop uses. The proposed Ordinance is related to a request for amendments to existing Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan Review, and Extended Hours Permit approvals to allow continued operation of existing restaurant and rooftop uses at the L’Ermitage Hotel, located at 9291 Burton Way, as well as toallow the expansion of the dining and bar area within the ground floor restaurant and establishment of a new rooftop restaurant with outdoor dining and bar area. The City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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Planning Commission considered this ordinance at its meeting on December 14, 2023, at which time it recommended that the City Council adopt the amendments.
City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.Speakers:
1. Karen Setian
2. Kelli Schatz
3. Lori Fienberg
4. Roger Pickes
5. Rose Kaiserman
6. Jill Egerman
7. Steve Mayer8. Lou ParraTelephone/Zoom Comments:
1. Todd Johnson
2. Julie Wagner
3. Parviz Benyamyni
4. Noelle Freeman
At the request of Mayor Gold, Deputy City Clerk Michelle summary of written comments from Mikael Cogen, Mattie
Behrstock, David Mirharooni, Mara Bloom, Lori Greene
Schwartz, Bobbe Joy Dawson, Craig Berberian, and Amieafter the meeting day’s 12PM deadline, will remain as partcan be accessed online in their entirety.
Ramos-Vergara read a
Bialer, Ilan Bialer, Joey
Gordon, Lisa and Mark
Sherry. Letters received
of the public record and
Outgoing L’Ermitage General Manager Scott Berger introduced incoming General Manager Frederic Zemmour who spoke on the project and requested Council support.
Attorney Spencer Kallick spoke on the project plans.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Spencer Kallick, Scott Berger, Frederic Zemmour, City Planner Masa Alkire, Assistantand City Manager Ryan Gohlich answered Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedman to approve item F-2 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 12 OF BEVERLYHILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTINGRESTAURANT USES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW RESTAURANT USES WITH ROOFTOP OUTDOOR DINING FOR EXISTING LEGALLYNONCONFORMING HOTELS LOCATED IN THE R-4 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE.” BE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY AND
THAT THE AMENDMENT BE FOUND EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
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Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman and Mayor Gold.
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Bosse
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ITEM F-2: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2024 FOR ADOPTION
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
I. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian spoke on the unveiling of the flag exhibit memorializing the lives lost in the Oct. 7th Hamas’ terror attack on Israel. She also shared that Februaryis Black History Month and encouraged everyone to stand firm in creating a future where love and compassion prevail over hatred and division.
Councilmember Mirisch spoke about antisemitic events that took place at the flagexhibit unveiling. Additionally, he spoke against Qatar.
Mayor Gold spoke on his recent attendance at the Independent Cities conference and on the topics discussed at the event.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of December 14, 2023 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 4, 2024 DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 4, 2024 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 9, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 18, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 21, 2024RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 23, 2024 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 1 0th day of September, 2024
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYORICHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.
HUMA AHMED, City cretary