CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
2 Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 18, 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 Beverly Hills High School students: Bradyn Prisand, Colby Gilardian, Nora Nikfarjam, Jason Maybaum, Chloe Emrani and Perry Gilardian A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Bosse, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Councilmember/Director Nazarian, Vice MayorNice Chair Friedman, Mayor/Chair Gold
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION - A celebration of Nowruz (Persian New Year) that marks the first day of Spring
Mayor Gold and the rest of Council wished the City’s Persian community a happy and healthy Persian New Year.
2. PROCLAMATION -The City of Beverly Hills recognizes National Government Finance Professionals Week
Mayor Gold and the rest of Council presented a proclamation to the City’s Finance department in recognition of National Government Finance Professionals Week.
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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 (approximately350 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.
Speakers:
1. Jon Bosse re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse
2. Grace Alexander re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse
3. Tiffany Davis re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse
4. Nooshin Meshkaty re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse
5. Derrick Ontiveros re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse6. Michelle Gold re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse7. Mark Nehoray re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse
8. Osca re: Last Council meeting for Mayor Gold and Councilmember Bosse D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Nazarian, seconded by Director Bosse 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 July 18, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
1. SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE WITH LUCERNE HARDWARE CO. AT 315 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Seventeenth Amendment to Lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Lucerne Hardware Co. at 315 North Crescent Drive. Theamendment extends the term of the lease to December 31, 2026.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED; AG # PA-24-004
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Friedman and Chair Gold.
Noes: None.
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to remove item E-18, direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-3and E-4, and approve all remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of July 18, 2023.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 18, 2023.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
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Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates March 5, 2024 to March 11,2024.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates March 5, 2024 to March 11, 2024.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE POLYSTYRENE FOODWARE AND PLASTIC WASTE. Second Reading — For Adoption
Comment: Prohibits the use and distribution of single-use plastic and polystyrene foodware.
ITEM E-5: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2889
6. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY DEWATERING PROVISIONS OF THE WATER SUPPLY ORDINANCE TO BUILDINGS IN THE ONEFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES THAT ARE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ORPROPERTIES THAT ARE SUBSTANTIALLY REMODELED. Second Reading — For Adoption
Comment: Removes the exemption for single-family residential properties from the Dewatering Ordinance and applies the requirements to use groundwater for beneficial use or alternatively pay a replenishment fee for new and substantially remodeled single-family residential projects.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2890
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 6 (SHARED MOBILITY DEVICES) OF TITLE 7 (TRAFFIC,
PARKING, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE PROHIBITION ON SHARED MOBILITY
DEVICES BEING PLACED IN ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ON PUBLICPROPERTY, OPERATED IN ANY PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ON PUBLICPROPERTY, OR OFFERED FOR USE ANYWHERE IN THE CITY, AND TO REPEAL THE SUNSET DATE OF SUCH PROHIBITION. Second Reading — For Adoption Comment: Extends the prohibition of shared mobility devices beyond the April 18, 2024 sunset date by repealing the sunset date section.
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2891
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8. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS,
AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. Second Reading — For Adoption Comment: Amends various articles and sections of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units in compliance with state law and per the Planning Commission’s recommendationITEM E-8: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2892 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
9. ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE
BEVERLY HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution acknowledging that the Beverly Hills Fire Department has fulfilled the requirements of California Health & Safety Code, Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 which mandates all fire departments that provide fire protection services to perform annual inspections in every building identified as a public or private school, hotel, motel, lodging house, apartment house, and certain identified residential care facilities for compliance with building standards, to the City Council.
ITEM E-9: ADOPTED; RES #24-R-13501
10. DESIGNATING AGENTS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) AND THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (CAL OES) FOR RECOVERING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DECLARED EMERGENCIES.
Comment: This item serves as an administrative update as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement-related projects.
ITEM E-10: ADOPTED; RES #24-R-1 3502
APPROVAL OF:
11. REPRESENTATION FOR THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AT THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAY 2-3, 2024.
Comment: This item is to designate Councilmember Mirisch as the City’s voting delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference & General Assembly as well as designating Councilmember Nazarian as the alternate.
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ITEM E-11: APPROVED
12. APPROVAL OF THE SALARY SCHEDULE REFLECTING ALL CITY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $23000; AND
APPROVAL OF ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS FROM OTHER VARIOUS FUNDS TOTALING $32,800.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the salary schedule reflecting all City job classifications and associated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requirements of Government CodeSection 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 5705. Staffalso recommends that the City Council approve a one-time General Fund appropriation of $23,000 and one-time appropriations from various other funds totaling $32,800 related to increased costs resulting from job classification studies. The ongoing increase to the budget will be included in the upcoming proposed budget for FY2024-25.
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Wendy Nystrom
ITEM E-12: APPROVED
13. AGREEMENT WITH WECK ANALYTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. DBA WECK LABORATORIES, INC. FOR WATER SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $537,000, AND, IF EXTENDED FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS, NOT-TO-EXCEED A TOTAL OF $895,000 FOR FIVE YEARS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the agreement between theCity of Beverly Hills and Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. dba Weck Laboratories, Inc. for water quality sampling and analysis.ITEM E-13: APPROVED; AG #101-24
14. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENTS WITH DAPEER, ROSENBLIT & LITVAK LLP; SWANSON, MARTIN & BELL, LLP; AND POLSINELLI LAW FIRM FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Council Liaison/Litigation Committee recommends that the CityCouncil approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreements with Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP; Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP; and Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Polsinelli Law Firm for special counsel services. The Amendments to these legal service agreements will provide cost of living adjustments to the rates charged by the attorneys.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED
DAPEER, ROSENBLIT & LITVAK — AG #102-24
SWANSON, MARTIN & BELL, LLP — AG #103-24
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POLSINELLI LLP — AG #104-24
15. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS, INC. (FORMERLY SIGNATURE PARTY RENTALS, LLC) FOR AS NEEDED SPECIAL EVENT SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT RENTALS; AND APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 PURCHASE ORDER FOR TOWN & COUNTRY EVENT RENTALS, INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $250,000.
Comment: This Amendment No. 3 assigns the City’s agreement with Signature Party Rentals, LLC to Town & Country Event Rentals Inc. who has acquired Signature Party Rentals. This amendment also extends the termination date for two additional fiscal years and increases the consideration in the not to exceed amount of $250,000 per additional fiscal year for a total not to exceed amount of $1 250,000.
ITEM E-15: APPROVED; AG #105-24
16. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC.
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL CHANGE PURCHASE ORDERS TO RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $759,960.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to an Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to continue the development of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and authorize the City Manager or designee to approve all change orders to Rincon Consultants, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $759,960.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED; AG #106-24
17. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH JP MORGAN CHASE BANK FOR MERCHANT CARD
PROCESSING SERVICES.
Comment: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and JP Morgan Chase Bank for merchant card processing services.
ITEM E-17: APPROVED
18. APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
AGREEMENTS AND APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS UP TO A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $650,000.00 RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF TRINITY BY JUDY CHICAGO; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE FINE ART FUND OF $650,000.
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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 to be placed on the corner of South Santa Monica and Crescent Drive at acost of $650,000, including installation.
ITEM E-18: PULLED
19. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $450,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a change purchase order in the amount of $50,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 to provide temporary staffing on an as-needed basis.
ITEM E-19: APPROVED
20. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR COVERED 6 LLCIDGP IN THE AMOUNT OF $432,547 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,570,414 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,182 FORA TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,657,123 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve a Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY 23-24) change purchase order for Covered 6 LLCDGP in the amount of $432,547 for a total not to exceed amount of $2,570,414, and a FY 23-24 change purchase order for Nastec International, Inc. in the amount of $275,182 for a total not to exceed amount of $1 657,123.
ITEM E-20: APPROVED
21. APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR RICHARDS, WATSON, & GERSHON IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,223,629.
Comment: This item requests the City Council approve a change purchase order for Richards, Watson, & Gershon in the amount of $120,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $3,623,629 for legal services.
ITEM E-21: APPROVED
22. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR REMODEL PROJECT -PHASE I WITH RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. (FORMERLY EMILIO RAMIREZ DBA
RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS) IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $212,320; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
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Comment: Staff recommends City Council accept the described contract work with Ramco General Engineering Contractors, Inc. (formerly Emillo Ramirez DBA Ramco General Engineering Contractors) and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
ITEM E-22: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Councilmember Nazarian, Vice Mayor Friedman and Mayor Gold
Noes: None.
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING
FINDINGS RELATED THERETO, AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO AN ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
Comment: The City Council will review an amended version of the 2021 -2029 Housing Element that was adopted on February 21 2023, which has been revised in response to comments provided by the State Housing and Community Development Department (HCD). The City Council will consider a resolution adopting an amendedHousing Element of the General Plan. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council will also consider the adoption of an Addendum to the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
City Planner Masa Alkire and Senior Planner Chloe Chen presented information related to this item.
Speaker:
1. Apostle
Video Public Comment:
1. James Wendell
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Lee Pasternak
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2. Darian Bojeaux
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Planner Masa Alkire, Consultant Veronica Tam responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Vice Mayor Friedman to approve item F-I as follows:
THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, MAKING FINDINGS RELATED
THERETO, AND ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO AN ADOPTED
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION” BE ADOPTED AND DIRECT
STAFF TO SUBMIT THE ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-I: APPROVED, RES #24-R-13503
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REGULATE THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE CHARGES AND
DISCLOSURES. First Reading — For Introduction
Comment: This item requests the City Council to consider potential modifications to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regulations related to third-party food delivery service.
Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens presented information related to this item.
Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Alex Logemann
2. Alejandra Velazquez
Council provided their questions and comments.
Municipal Affairs Program Manager Cynthia Owens and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
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MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-1 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED ‘AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING ARTICLE 8 OF CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 4 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THIRD-PARTY FOODDELIVERY SERVICE CHARGES AND DISCLOSURES” BE INTRODUCED
AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
2. ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL UNHOUSED
SERVICES AD HOC COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE UPDATE ON THE ENHANCED SERVICES TO THE UNHOUSED; AND
REVIEW AND ADOPT THE HOMELESSNESS PLAN AS PRESENTED; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THEAGREEMENT WITH STEP UP ON SECOND FOR EXTENDED OUTREACH HOUR;AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR STEP UP ON SECOND IN AN AMOUNT OF $121,194.00 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $227,643.00; ANDAPPROVE A ONE-TIME GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $121,194.00; ANDAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 1, 2024AND TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2027 FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $230,341 FOR THEIR APRICOT SOFTWARE SYSTEM; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ONE-TIME GENERAL FUNDAPPROPRIATION OF $69,800.00, FOR THE APRICOT SOFTWARE SYSTEM; ANDAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL $55,500 IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND $530,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,884,336; AND
APPROVE A ONE-TIME GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION FOR $55,500 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; AND
APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
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Comment: At their January 26, 2024 Unhoused Council Liaison meeting, Mayor Goldand Councilmember Bosse recommended adoption of the Homelessness Plan by the full City Council, as well as several implementation requests for appropriation for contractors Step Up on Second, Social Solutions Inc, and Nastec International, Inc.
Human Services Administrator Chris Paulson presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Human Services Administrator Chris Paulson and Beverly Hills Outreach TeamMember Kevin Conner responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Bosse, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item G-2 as follows:
TO ADOPT THE HOMELESSNESS PLAN AS PRESENTED AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
THE AGREEMENT WITH STEP UP ON SECOND FOR EXTENDED
OUTREACH HOURS AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CHANGE
PURCHASE ORDER FOR STEP UP ON SECOND IN THE AMOUNT OF
$121,194 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED OF $227,643.00 AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ONE TIME GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $121,194 TO MAINTAIN THE EXPANSION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
OUTREACH TEAM FROM THREE MEMBERS TO FIVE AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SOCIAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL, INC. COMMENCING ON DECEMBER 1, 2024 AND TERMINATING ON NOVEMBER 30, 2027 FOR A NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT OF $230,341 FOR THEIR APRICOT SOFTWARE
SYSTEM AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ONE TIME GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $69,800 FOR THE APRICOT SOFTWARE
SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NASTEC
INTERNATIONAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL $55,500 IN FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 AND $530,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025, FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AGREEMENT OF $1,884,336 FOR THE PROVISION OF
OVERNIGHT TRANSPORTATION FOR THE UNHOUSED IN ADDITION TO
ANSWERING THE BEVERLY HILLS OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE
HOTLINE AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ONE TIME
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION $55,500 TO ADD THE OVERNIGHT TRANSPORTATION AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CHANGE
PURCHASE ORDER WITH NASTEC INTERNATIONAL FOR OVERNIGHT
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Bosse, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Friedman, Mayor Gold
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-2: APPROVED
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3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
The City Manager thanked outgoing Councilmember Bosse and Mayor Gold on behalf of City staff for their dedication and service.
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Bosse provided some outgoing remarks and wished the community a happy Nowruz.
Councilmember Nazarian wished the community a Happy Nowruz.
Councilmember Mirisch wished the community a Happy Nowruz. He also spoke aboutoutgoing Councilmember Bosse and Mayor Gold. Additionally, he reported on his experience at the National League of Cities last week.
Vice Mayor Friedman spoke about an Israeli—American pin he saw during March Madness. He also spoke about outgoing Councilmember Bosse and Mayor Gold.
Mayor Gold provided some outgoing remarks.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 13, 2024 PLANNNG COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 22, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of February 29, 2024 ITEM H-I: APPROVED
OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2024.There being no further business, Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjournedthe meeting at 10:26 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this I 7st day of September, 2024
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HUMA AHMED,
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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.