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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING October 10, 2024
7:11 PM*
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council/Parking Authority 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.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk at the meeting
How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video):
It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the City Council/Parking Authority. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. 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.
If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Public comment via video conference 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. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION – Embrace Civility Award
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.
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 individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of May 7, 2024.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of May 21, 2024.
Item D-2
Other Business
3. FIFTH AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH ALL TRADE SOLUTIONS, INC. AT 327 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: The amendment extends the term of the lease to December 31, 2026, and increases the rent payable during the extension.
Item D-3
E.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or requested by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of May 7, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Budget Study Session Meeting of May 21, 2024.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2024.
Item E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 24, 2024 to October 1, 2024.
Item E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 24, 2024 to October 1, 2024.
Item E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CIVILTEC ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, WATER MODELING, AND AS-NEEDED SUPPORT SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $330,790.68 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $439,790.68 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: (1) An amendment to an agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Civiltec Engineering, Inc. for on-call planning and development, water modeling, and as-needed staff support services; and (2) A change purchase order in the amount of $339,790.68 for a not-to-exceed amount of $439,790.68 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE POLICE FACILITY DIGITAL EVIDENCE & RECORDS REMODEL PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $246,100; 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 responsible bidder, Ramco, Inc., for the Digital Evidence and Records Remodel Project in the amount of $214,000; and (2) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $32,100 (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 $246,100.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE LA CIENEGA PARK RESTROOMS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $199,111; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the contract with RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for La Cienega Park Restrooms Improvement Project and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $199,111.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN COLDWATER CAÑON DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA BY WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $7,991,971.29; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work by Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. in the final amount of $7,991,971.29 and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD.
Comment: This item authorizes City staff to enter into an agreement regarding use of the Beverly Hills Shield by Universal Music Group, a music corporation, for the marketing, promotion, and advertising of an upcoming album release.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE OCCUPANCY PRIORITY STANDARDS FOR ELIGIBLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS, ADD A DEFINITION OF DISPLACEMENT, ADD A DEFINITION OF DISPLACEMENT, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - First Reading for Introduction Comment: The City Council will consider adoption of a revised version of the Affordable Housing Guidelines for deed-restricted affordable rental units, and if approved conduct a first reading of an ordinance updating the occupancy priority list utilized for placement into affordable housing units.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of July 18, 2024 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 13, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 27, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 18, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - Regular Meeting of September 23, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2024. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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