CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING April 16, 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 Friedman at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Myra Lurie
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair Friedman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION — New City Website and askBH Customer Service Program Deputy City Manager Keith Sterling and Deputy Director of Public Works Operations Michael Hensley presented information related to the new website and customerservice program.
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 Wells announced that text messages on any City-related topic may besent 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 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 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.
Speakers:
1. Mateen Yeshova re: Bike lanes
2. Sherwin Shamoeil, Office of Assemblymember Rick Zbur re: Congratulations on Council reorganization
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Mirisch, seconded by Director Nazarian to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar.
Minutes
CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of August 15, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 12, 2023.ITEM D-2: APPROVED
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Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman Noes: None
Abstain: Director Wells, Director Corman
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E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve items E-1 through E-4 on the City Council Consent Calendar MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to remove Item E-18 for discussion and separate vote, approve the remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar and direct that the appropriateaccounts 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 August 15, 2023.ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Adjourned Meeting of September 12, 2023.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of August 15, 2023.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 12, 2023.ITEM E-4: APPROVED City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates March 12, 2024 to April 09, 2024.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates March 12, 2024 to April 09, 2024.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. 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 ANDDISCLOSURES. Second Reading — For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to establish and modify certain regulations related to third party food delivery service.
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED; ORD #24-0-2893
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
8. AGREEMENT WITH EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL, LLC FOR WATER SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the agreement between theCity of Beverly Hills and Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC for water quality sampling andanalysis in the not-to-exceed amount of $135,000 over a three-year period, and, if extended for two additional years, not-to-exceed a total of $225,000 for five years.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED; AG #161-24
9. AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS SOURCE, INC. FOR PHASE-2B PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF SYSTEM FURNITURE AT PUBLIC WORKS SECOND FLOOR ADMINISTRATION AREA; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $230,000.
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Comment: Staff recommends that City Council: (1) Approve an agreement withSystems Source, Inc. for purchase and installation of system furniture at Public Works Administration staff area in the amount of $215,042; and (2) Approve a contingency inthe amount of $14,958 (7%); and (3) Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $230,000.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED; AG #162-24
10. LEASE WITH THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA AT 444 NORTH REXFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a lease with The Paley Center for Media in the current ground floor “Teen Zone” space of the Library to provide free-ofcharge access to The Paley Library Collection and supplemental programming.ITEM E-10: APPROVED; AG # 163-24
11. AMENDMENT OF OFFICE LEASE WITH THE MAPLE COUNSELING CENTER AT 1945 SOUTH LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD; AND
A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND TOTALING $119,037.86.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Amendment of Office Lease by and between the City of Beverly Hills and The Maple Counseling Center at 1945 South La Cienega Drive. Staff also recommends City Council approve a one-time Capital Assets Fund appropriation of $1 19,037.86 related to the Amendment for a one time reimbursement to The Maple Counseling Center for work performed at 1945 South La Cienega Boulevard.
ITEM E-11: APPROVED; AG #164-24
12. FIRST AMENDMENT OF “PERMIT TO INSTALL WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS ON LIGHT STANDARDS/POLES ANDVAULTS FOR SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT” WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the First Amendment of “Permit to Install Wireless Telecommunications Antennas on Light Standards/Poles and Vaults for Supporting Equipment” by and between the City of Beverly Hills and New CingularWireless PCS, LLC. The First Amendment extends the term of the agreement to September 30, 2029, and provides two, five-year options to extend.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED; AG #165-24
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13. AMENDMENT NO. I WITH GOLDMAN MAGDALIN STRAATSMA, LLP (FORMERLY
GOLDMAN, MAGDALIN & KRIKES, LLP) FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO CERTAIN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MATTERS.
Comment: This amendment will change Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP’s name to Goldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP, effective February 21, 2024. George Krikes has retired and Derek Straatsma has taken his place.ITEM E-13: APPROVED; AG #166-24
14. AMENDMENT NO. I TO AN AGREEMENT WITH XENOPHON A. GIKAS JR. DBA
COMMGEEK TECH SERVICES LLC FOR PROJECT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,000 FORA TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $168,000.
Comment: Provides specialized Information Technology professional services focused on Fire Department operations. Specialized services are in support of various Fire Department work plan initiatives including the upgrade of the fire station toning system, installation of apparatus computer and video equipment, build-out of the new state of the art battalion vehicle and automation of fire permit applications.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED; AG #167-24
15. A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC DBA LOS
ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,002,511.83 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements, as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process, approve a purchase order in the not toexceed amount of $1 ,002,51 1.83 to Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC DBA Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase of two specified Solid Waste collection replacement vehicles.
ITEM E-15: APPROVED
16. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $679,989.10 FOR THE PURCHASE OF NINE (9) POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AND ASSOCIATED UPFITTING.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements, as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process, and approve a purchase order in the amount of $679,989.10 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified Police Department replacement vehicles and associated upfitting.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED
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17. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO KAR-MACHINE INC. DBA CALIFORNIA WEST COAST PAINT & BODY SHOP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF$100,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a change purchase order to Kar Machine Inc. DBA California West Coast Paint & Body Shop for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 in the amount of $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for City fleet body repair and painting services.ITEM E-17: APPROVED
18. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, K.C.
RESTORATION CO., INC., FOR THE GREYSTONE POOL HOUSE RESTORATION AND WATERPROOFING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,064,801; 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, K.C. Restoration, Inc. for the Greystone Pool House Restoration and Waterproofing Project in the amount of $1,795,479; and (2) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $269,322 (15%); and (3) Approve a purchase order to K.C. Restoration Co., Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,064,801; and (4) Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the biddocuments, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and (5) Consider finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item pulled by Councilmember Nazarian for discussion and separate vote.
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, and Project Manager Karen Domerchie provided additional information.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-18 as follows:
AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER,
K.C. RESTORATION CO., INC., FOR THE GREYSTONE POOL HOUSE RESTORATION AND WATERPROOFING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,064,801; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH
RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
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Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
ITEM E-18: APPROVED; AG #168-24
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar Items E-1 - E-4:
Ayes: Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
Abstain: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman
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Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar Items E-5 - E17:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
1. A HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S FEBRUARY 8, 2024 DECISION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
EIGHT-STORY MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT WITH GROUND FLOOR
COMMERCIAL USES, 56 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AT 9229 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD.
Comment: On February 22, 2024, Aria Ahdoot filed a timely appeal, seeking the CityCouncil’s review of the approved waiver requests and to require additional environmental review of the project. Staff recommends that the City Council set the appeal hearing for this item for the second regular meeting in May.
City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Lee Pasternak
2. Darian Bojeaux
ITEM F-I: BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR ABSENT OBJECTION A PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS MATTER IS SET FOR JULY 2, 2024
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TO CONSIDER:
2. 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.
Comment: On March 11, 2024, the City Council, at the request of the applicant,continued the appeal hearing date for April 16, 2024.City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.
Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. Ken Goldman
2. James Lloyd (not read due to length)
3. Karen Constine
4. Russell Haber
5. Daniel Landis
6. Sophie Normanova
ITEM F-2: AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT THE MATTER IS CONTINUEDBY ORDER OF THE MAYOR TO MAY 21, 2024
3. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING
THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Comment: Public hearing to consider amending the schedule of taxes, fees, andcharges for Fiscal Year 24-25.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir presented information related to this item.
Speaker:
1. Mateen Yeshova
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. Lynne Mann inc
2. Darian BojeauxCouncil provided their questions and comments.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir, Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City Clerk Huma Ahmed, Revenue Services Manager Emily Armstrong, and Parking Services Manager Genevieve Row responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F-3 as follows:
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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 Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-3: ADOPTED; RES #24-R-1 3506
4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING MAP: CLARIFYING, ADDING, OR CORRECTING LANGUAGE RELATED TO HILLSIDE R-1 PERMIT REQUESTS FOR A SERIES OF WALLS; STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES AND DENSITY BONUS; RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; NOTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADJACENT NEIGHBOR MAILED NOTICE AND THE VIEW RESTORATION PROCESS; MULTIFAMILY GUEST PARKING STANDARDS; NEW
CODE GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATING EXISTING STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT PLANE AND SERIES OF WALLS; REMOVAL OF EXPIREDSTANDARDS FOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE
TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). First Reading — For Introduction
Comment: Staff recommends waiving the full reading of the ordinance and introduce it by title only. This ordinance is intended to improve clarity, eliminate confusion, and streamline regulations of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, and to address certainchanges in state law related to the following: Series of walls requests in the Hillside area, family daycare homes, religious institutions, neighborhood noticing requirements, multi-family guest parking, new code graphics, density bonus.
City Planner Masa Alkire and Senior Planner Chloe Chen presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Senior Planner Chloe Chen responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item F-4 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED, AND THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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MAP: CLARIFYING, ADDING, OR CORRECTING LANGUAGE RELATED TO HILLSIDE R-1 PERMIT REQUESTS FOR A SERIES OF WALLS; STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES AND DENSITYBONUS; RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS; NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADJACENT NEIGHBOR MAILED NOTICE AND THE VIEWRESTORATION PROCESS; MULTIFAMILY GUEST PARKING STANDARDS; NEW CODE GRAPHICS ILLUSTRATING EXISTING
STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT PLANE ANDSERIES OF WALLS; REMOVAL OF EXPIRED STANDARDS FOR PET BOARDING FACILITIES; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).” AS
AMENDED BY INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-4: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. 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 Mayor Friedman reported that the Council unanimously approved a resolution condemning the Islamic Republic of Iran’s attack on Israel.
Councilmember Wells also provided her comments on the resolution and thanked City staff for welcoming her to the City Council.Councilmember Corman thanked City staff for welcoming him to the City Council.
Councilmember Mirisch provided his comments on the new Council and expressed hissupport for Israel.
Councilmember Nazarian provided her comments on the new Council. She also spokeabout the importance of the resolution.
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H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 28, 2024 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of March 7, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of March 14, 2024
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of March 21, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of March 28, 2024
ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council regular meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2024.
Mayor Friedman held a moment of silence in honor of City Police K-9 Koa who passed away while on duty on March 28, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 1st day of October, 2024
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYOR/CHAIR
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