CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
September 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.*
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING 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 Friedman at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Myra Lurie
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director
Councilmember/Director
Mayor/Chair Friedman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE - Maple Counseling Center
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, presented the People Helping People award to the Maple Counseling Center.
2. PRESENTATION -Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Week
3. PRESENTATION — Recognizing four City Employees for their assistance during a medical emergency.
Wells,
Mirisch,
Councilmember/Director
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, recognized National SuicidePrevention Week and raised awareness about the issue. 3 BEVERLY,’
Corman,
Nazarian,
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Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, recognized Park Rangers Joshua Hecker and Patrick Ferris for stepping in to help during an emergency. Park Rangers Chae Yi and Ernie Dominguez were also recognized for assisting during a separate 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.
Mayor Friedman 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 alertsfrom 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 (approximately350 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 Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public commentvia 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 lengthin the meeting.
Speakers:
1. Murray Crumb re: Citation
2. Susannah Nixon re: Code enforcement and rent stabilization D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Vice Chair Nazarian, seconded by Director Mirisch to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
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Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of February 6, 2024.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar item D-1:
Ayes: Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman Abstain: Director Wells, Director Corman
Noes: None
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve items E-1 — E-4 on the City Council Consent Calendar.
MOVED by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Corman to remove item E-7, to approve all remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-5 and E-6.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of February 6, 2024.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of February 20, 2024.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
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4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024.ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates August 13, 2024 to August 29, 2024.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates August 13, 2024 to August 29, 2024.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
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.
Speaker:
1. Steve Mayer
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Darian Bojeaux
Vice Mayor Nazarian explained why she pulled this item.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener provided additional information.
ITEM E-7: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, AS AMENDED
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
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Comment: This ordinance makes two minor substantive changes to the City’s paradeand assembly regulations. These changes include a new permit application requirement regarding sound amplification and an insurance requirement that willapply in limited situations. The ordinance also makes several non-substantivechanges that are designed to enhance the readability of the regulations.
ITEM E-8: ADOPTED, ORD #24-0-2900
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
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 summarilyvacate the City’s existing sewer, water and gas easement over a portion of the property located at 1004 N. Rexford Drive.
ITEM E-9: ADOPTED, RES #24-R-1 3520
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 theComprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for certain special eventcharges and Planning appeal charges for the Community Development Department,as well as clean up on a per rental rate for the Community Services Department.
Speakers:
1. Amanda Bird
2. Steve Mayer
ITEM E-10: ADOPTED, RES #24-R-1 3521
APPROVAL OF:
11. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE USE DAY FOR A POP-U P 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 theCity’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.
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ITEM E-11: APPROVED
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: APPROVED
13. AGREEMENT WITH KYA SERVICES LLC FOR THE LIBRARY CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT — PHASE 2; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED 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 KYAServices 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: APPROVED, AG #490-24
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PAVEWEST, INC. FOR THE ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT ON COLDWATER CAIION 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 ACONTINGENCY 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 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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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: APPROVED, AG #491 -24
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 purchaseorder 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: APPROVED, AG #492-24
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 withCrosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice ofCompletion.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED
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.
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Comment: Staff recommends that City Council: 1. Reject the non-responsive bidsubmitted 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: APPROVED, AG #493-24
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar items E-1 — E-4:
Ayes: Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Abstain: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar items E-5 — E-17:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
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 ALLAGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $589,000 RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF TRINITY BY JUDY CHICAGO; AND City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE FINE ART FUND OF $589,000.
Comment: The City Council Arts and Culture Liaisons and the Arts and CultureCommission recommend the purchase of the sculpture Trinity by American artist Judy Chicago at a cost of $589,000, including installation.
Assistant Director of Community Services Patty Acuña presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Deborah Frank, Arts and Culture Commissioner
2. Peter Frank
3. Diane Holland
Council provided their questions and comments.
Assistant Director of Community Services Patty Acuña, Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Arts and Culture Commissioner Deborah Frank, and Arts and Culture Commissioner Pamela Beck responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve item G 1 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF TRINITY BY JUDY CHICAGO; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE NOT TO EXCEEDAMOUNT OF $589,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE ARTWORK; AND APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION OF $589,000
FROM THE FINE ART FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS REGARDING THE WARRANTY NAMING THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AS A BENEFICIARY
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: Councilmember Corman
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: APPROVED AS AMENDED
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
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4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Wells reported that she attended the pop up Nova exhibit at the Wallis.
She also attended the Consul General of Israel’s Evening Honoring Israel’s Heroes event. She also spoke about National Suicide Prevention Day.
Councilmember Corman encouraged people to attend the Nova exhibit.
Councilmember Mirisch also encouraged people to attend the Nova exhibit. He alsospoke about the hostages. Additionally, he spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Nazarian reported on the Small Business Task Force meeting last week.
She also reported that she attended the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting this week. She also invited the community to tomorrow’s 9/11 event at the Fire Department.
Additionally, she spoke about the hostages. The Vice Mayor also encouraged the community to attend the Nova exhibit. She also spoke about an upcoming Woman Life Freedom rally in Westwood. She also reported on her attendance at the Senior HealthFair at Roxbury Park.
Mayor Friedman reported that he attended the pop up Nova exhibit. He also spoke about the recent mayoral initiative: Les is More The topic focused on social mediasafety.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of August 1, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024PLANNING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024PLANNING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of August 22, 2024 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. in memory of Dr. George Berci who passed away last week at the age of 103.
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PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 9th day of January, 2025
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.