CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
February 20, 2024
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 Police Chief Mark G. Stainbrook A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Friedman, Mayor Gold
Absent: Councilmember/Chair Mirisch
Mayor Gold announced for the record that Councilmember/Chair Mirisch is ill and could not attend the meeting.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION — Recognition of Black History Month
Mayor Gold, along with the entire City Council, recognized Black History Month. staff shared details about programs and events to celebrate this month.
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.
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Councilmember Bosse 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 textalerts 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 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 commentson one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerks 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.
Speakers:
1. Randy Simon re: AT&T
2. Mateen Yeshova re: Bike lanes, affordable housing3. Oscar Canales re: Palestine
4. Nooshin Meshkaty re: Inclusivity
D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse stated that although she was not present at the February 6, 2024 City Council meeting, she watched it and was fullyprepared to vote on item D-3. Director Nazarian, seconded by Director Friedman to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items D-1 and D-2.
Minutes
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 30, 2024 to February 8, 2024.
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ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 30, 2024 to February 8, 2024.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. 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; ANDFINDING THE AMENDMENTS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Second Reading — For Adoption.
Comment: This Ordinance amends Section 10-3-1207 of the Beverly Hills MunicipalCode to allow for the expansion of bar and dining areas of an existing ground floor hotel restaurant and the establishment of new restaurant uses with outdoor dining andbar areas that are open to the public on the rooftop of existing legally nonconforminghotels located in the City’s R-4, Multiple Residential Zone with established rooftopuses.ITEM D-3: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2887 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
4. A PURCHASE ORDER TO F.S.O.C. LLC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SWAT TACTICAL HEAVY VESTS AND ARMOR PLATES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $120,000.00 for the purchase of SWAT Tactical Heavy Vests and Armor Plates from F.S.O.C. LLC.
ITEM D-4: APPROVED
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURCHASE ORDER IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $352,000 TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH.
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Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager toapprove a fiscal year 2023-2024 purchase order in a not-to-exceed amount of$352,000 to Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
ITEM D-5: APPROVED
6. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO COMMERCIAL DOOR COMPANY INC. FOR THE NEW ROLL-UP DOORS AT FIRE STATION NO. 3 PARKING GARAGE PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $170,097; 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 Commercial Door Company Inc. for the New Roll-Up Doors at Fire Station No. 3 Parking Garage Project in the amount of $147,910; and
2. Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $22,187 (15%); and3. Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $170,097; and 4. Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria.
ITEM D-6: APPROVED; AG #64-24
7. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WAISMAN CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE CIVIC
CENTER PARKING GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SECURE VEHICLE PARKING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $837,200; ANDAPPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: 1. The award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Waisman Construction Inc. for the Civic Center Parking Garage Improvements for Secure Vehicle Parking Project in the amount of $728,000;and 2. A construction contingency in the amount of $109,200 (15%); and 3. The plansand specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and 4. A purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $837,200.
ITEM D-7: APPROVED; AG #65-24
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Nice Chair Friedman, Mayor Gold
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Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Mirisch
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
‘1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY RATES AND
CHARGES FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY AND ADDING NEW SECTION 6-1 -308 (WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES) TO ARTICLE 3 (WASTEWATER SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 1 (CITY UTILITY SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES) OF THE
BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3 ACCORDINGLY. First Reading — For IntroductionComment: It is recommended that City Council waive the full reading of the ordinanceand that the ordinance be introduced and read by title only. Please note: Pursuant to the mailed Notice of Public Hearing, written protests may be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the end of the Public Hearing at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein presented information related to this item. City Clerk Huma Ahmed confirmed that the City received four letters of protest and read the names of the protestors.
Telephone Public Comment:
1. Candace Tahour
City Council Liaisons Councilmember Nazarian and Mayor Gold reported on the Liaisons’ findings and recommendations.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Friedman, seconded by Mayor Gold to approve item F-I as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS TO MODIFY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITYAND ADDING NEW SECTION 6-1 -308 (WASTEWATER SERVICE CHARGES) TO ARTICLE 3 (WASTEWATER SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER I
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(CITY UTILITY SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES) OF
THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND RENUMBERING THE
REMAINING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3 ACCORDINGLY.”
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM E-1: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
F. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THIRD STORY, ALONG WITH MODIFIED LOADING FACILITIES, AT 9884 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, FINDING THEPROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL (PL2200237).
Comment: On January 23, 2024, the City Council held a de novo public hearing to consider an appeal filed by Michael Tenner, on behalf of the Belvedere Hotel Partnership (“Peninsula Beverly Hills”) of the Planning Commission’s January 13, 2023 decision approving a Development Plan Review and Historic Incentive Permit associated with planned improvements for the property at 9884 South Santa Monica Boulevard. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Council directed City staff to prepare a draft resolution approving an amended version of the project with additionaloperational and construction-related conditions for the Council’s consideration.
Assistant Director of Community Development Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.Speaker:
1. Victor De La Cruz
Council provided their questions and comments.
Assistant Director of Community Development Masa Alkire, Attorney Victor de a Cruz,Attorney Benjamin Hanelin, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, and Peninsula Hotel Managing Director Offer Nissenbaum responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Mayor Gold to approve item F-I as follows:
“THE NEWLY REVISED RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLANREVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW THIRD STORY, City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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ALONG WITH MODIFIED LOADING FACILITIES, AT 9884 SOUTH SANTA
MONICA BOULEVARD, FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND DENYING A
RELATED APPEAL BE ADOPTED”.
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM F-I: ADOPTED AS AMENDED; RES #24-R-13499
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS None
G. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 11, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 17, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of January 25, 2024 ITEM G-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
H. OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENTThe next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2024.There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this I 0th day of September, 2024
HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYORICHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.