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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING June 18, 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 Colby Gilardian
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair Friedman
Absent: None
Mayor Friedman held a moment of silence for Beverly Hills Resident and Disney legend Richard Sherman who passed away last month at 95 years old.
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. 60 SECOND SHOUT OUT — Monogrammit
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, presented the 60 Second ShoutOut award to Monogrammit, a personalization business operating since 1984.
2. PRESENTATION — Recognition of outgoing Commissioner Liliana Filipovic, Arts and Culture Commission
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, recognized departing Arts and Culture Commissioner Liliana Filipovic and thanked her for her service.
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3. PRESENTATION — Recognition for the Teen Advisory Committee 2023-2024 Class Mayor Freidman, along with the entire City Council, recognized members of the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC). TAC is comprised of sixth to tenth graders from Beverly Hills Unified School District schools as well as residents attending private schools. TAC Recreation Supervisor Norma Mower thanked the City Council for the recognition.
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 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 CityCouncil/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 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. Mark Elliot re: Rent stabilization
2. Mateen Yeshova re: Security and signage3. Apostle re: Louis Vuitton City Council Regular/Parking Authority Meeting
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FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Mirisch, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve item D-1 on the Parking Authority consent calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of December 5, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman Abstain: Director Wells, Director Corman
Noes: None
CARRI ED
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
MOVED by Director Mirisch, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve items E-1 though E-4 on the City Council consent calendar
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Study Session Meeting of December 5, 2023.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2023.ITEM E-2: APPROVED
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Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates May 14, 2024 to June 10, 2024.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates May 14, 2024 to June 10, 2024.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
MOVED by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-4 and E-5.
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. APPOINTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the Resolution to adopt a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024/25 funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED; RES #24-R-1 3509
6. APPOINTING A NEW DESIGNEE TO OVERSEE PRESCHOOL LICENSING IN THE CITY.Comment: A resolution to change the City’s designee to oversee preschool licensing through California Department of Social Services for the City of Beverly Hills due to recent staffing changes.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED; RES #24-R-1 3510
7. AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE DESIGN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS VALUED AT $100,000 OR LESS.
Comment: This resolution vests authority in the City Manager to approve designs for a construction project if the estimated cost of the project does not exceed $100,000.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED; RES #24-R-13511
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APPROVAL OF:
8. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT, SUPPORT IF AMENDED AND/OR OPPOSE VARIOUS FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE BILLS.Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative/Lobby Committee’s recommendations for the position of support, support if amended, and/or oppose on various federal and state legislative bills not addressed in the City’s adopted 2024 Legislative Platform.
Speaker:
1. Sherwin Shamoeil, Office of Assemblymember Rick Zbur ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. A CONTINUATION OF EMERGENCY CONTRACTING PROCEDURES REQUIRING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP WORK AT 344 FOOTHILL ROAD SINKHOLE TO BE
PERFORMED WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council determine, by four-fifths vote, a continuation of the Declaration requiring as-needed environmental testing and cleanup work at 344 Foothill Road sinkhole to be performed without competitive bidding pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22050.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN HERITAGE LANDSCAPE, LP FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF SPECIFIED AREAS WITHIN AND NEAR CITY LIMITS; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $898,613; ANDAUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE PURCHASE ORDERS
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE FIVE-YEAR TERM.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) approve the agreement with American Heritage Landscape, LP for landscape maintenance of specified areas within and near city limits, (2) approve a purchase order for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in the not-to exceed amount of $898,613, and (3) authorize the City Manager to approve change purchase orders in an amount not to exceed the total value of the agreement for the five year term.
ITEM E-10: APPROVED; AG #283-24
11.AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR PROVISION OF ANNUAL SERVICES; AND
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APPROVAL OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $86,851,225.88 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Comment: Approval of agreements and amendments with various vendors for provisionof annual services; and approval of blanket purchase orders for supplies and services for the City’s departments for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED,
CITY OF GLENDALE -AG #284-24
JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. -AG #285-24
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. -AG #286-24
AARNA TECHNOLOGIES LLC DBA ATL -AG #287-24
CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC -AG #288-24
FIRST TEK, INC. -AG #289-24
ISSQUARED, INC. -AG #290-24MAINLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC -AG #291-24 METASOURCE, LLC -AG #292-24
UPTOWN SERWCES, LLC AG #293-24
WDEO TO IP CONSULTING SERWCES, INC. -AG #294-24
STAR SPORTS THEATRE ARTS AND RECREATION, INC. DBA STAR EDUCATION — AG #295-24 TRIMAX SYSTEMS LLC -AG #296-24
A CLARA TECHNOLOGIES LLC -AG #297-24
BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC -AG #298-24
BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLY- AG #299-24
MICHAEL WLLALPANDO DBA PARK LA BREA NEWS/BEVERLY PRESS - AG #300-24
SAFE SIDEWALKS INCORPORA TED DBA PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING -AG #301-24
CINTAS CORPORATION #426 -AG #302-24
HACH COMPANY- AG #303-24KAR-MACHINE, INC. -AG #304-24
UTOPIA WORLDWIDE INC. -AG #305-24
HOUSEKEYS, INC. -AG #306-24
PAYMENTUS CORPORATION -AG #307-24
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY DBA NAPA AUTO PARTS -AG #308-24
12.AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC. (FORMERLY CONDUENT STATE & LOCAL SOLUTIONS, INC.) FOR PHOTO RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $210,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MODAXO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT USA INC. IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $853,710.62 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25; AND
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REQUEST TO WAIVE THE CITY PERMIT FEES RELATED TO REMOVAL,
INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF PHOTO RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FOR THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to an Agreement with Modaxo Traffic Management USA Inc. (formerly Conduent State and Local Solutions) to consent to the assignment of the Agreement for photo red light enforcement program services. Staff recommends the approval of a purchase order to Modaxo Traffic Management USA Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $210,000 for FY 2023-24 and approval of a purchase order for FY 2024-25 in the not to exceed amount of $853,710.62. Additionally, staff recommends that the City Council waive the Citypermit fees related to the removal, installation, and maintenance of photo red light enforcement equipment, consistent with the previous agreement with Conduent State and Local Solutions.
Speaker:
1. Mateen Yeshova
ITEM E-12: APPROVED; AG #309-24
13. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH HUMA AHMED.
Comment: This Amendment will amend the Employment Agreement of City Clerk Huma Ahmed and will award Ms. Ahmed performance pay of 6% of her base salary which totals $13,200.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED; AG #310-24
14. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH EFI GLOBAL, INC. (AS ASSIGNEE OF LINDMARK ENGINEERING, INC.) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SOIL INVESTIGATION OF SINKHOLE AT 344 FOOTHILL ROAD; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $201,250.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 549-22 with EFI Global, Inc. for the environmental soil investigation of a sinkhole at 344 Foothill Road (Alden Lot); and approve a change purchase order to EFI Global, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $201,250.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED; AG #311-24
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
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F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G. CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE STATE MID-CYCLE UPDATES TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION DETERMINATION. - First Reading for Introduction; ANDRESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MAKING
EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 INTERVENING CODE ADOPTION CYCLE SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2022CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, ARE REASONABLY
NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council move to waive the full reading of theOrdinance and that the Ordinance be introduced and read by title only, amending Title 9 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code relating to 2022 Intervening Building Code Adoption Cycle relating to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code; and to adopt the Resolution making express findings and determinations that such modifications to the 2022 California building standards code are reasonably necessary.
The Council will also consider finding the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official Arlen Eskandari presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Assistant Director of Community Development/Building Official Arlen Eskandari responded to Council questions.MOVED by Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve item G-1 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BEWAIVED AND THAT THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING
AND AMENDING THE STATE MID-CYCLE UPDATES TO THE
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2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTIONDETERMINATION” BE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
CARRIED
MOVED by Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve item G-1 as follows:
THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED ‘RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MAKING
EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT
MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 INTERVENING CODE
ADOPTION CYCLE SUPPLEMENT TO THE 2022
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, ARE
REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL
CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICALCONDITIONS” BE ADOPTED Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: ORDINANCE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCED TO THE MEETING OF JUNE 27, 2024 FOR ADOPTION; APPROVED, RES #24-R13512
2. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; ANDRESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
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CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN.
Comment: This item requests that City Council adopt the resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 appropriations limit, operating and capital improvement program budget and financial policies, and that the Board of Directors adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget and financial policies for the Parking Authority.
The City’s financial policies include the delegation of authority to the City Treasurer fora one-year period to invest or reinvest funds, and to sell or exchange securities purchased for and on behalf of the City. This item also requests an extension of theauthorization to overhire five Police Officers and recommends that the City Council approve the amended and restated Executive Employee Compensation Plan.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. John Luca
2. Apostle
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian, to approve item G-2 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET,
AUTHORIZE THE OVERHIRE OF FIVE POLICE OFFICERS
THROUGH JUNE 30 2025, APPROVE THE AMENDED AND
RESTATED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN, AND
ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFBEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25;
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFBEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND
FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
Ayes: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Vice Mayor! Vice Chair Nazarian, and Mayor/Chair Friedman
Noes: Councilmember/Director Mirisch
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ITEM G-2: ADOPTED, RES# 24-R-1 351 3, 24-R-1 3514, PA-R-24-170
3. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON CVB/ MARKETING COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WORK
PLAN AND FUNDING REQUEST BY THE BEVERLY HILLS CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,987.891; AND REQUEST TO CARRYOVER $250,000 FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 TOURISM
AND MARKETING BUDGET FUNDING FOR PROGRAMMING & TI IMPROVEMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation from the CVB/ Marketing Liaison Committee supporting the CVB’s proposed annual work plan for marketing and tourism on behalf of the City, and corresponding funding request in the amount of $4,987,891 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, and the request to carry over $250,000 from Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis and the CEO of the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau Julie Wagner presented information related to this item.
Speaker:
1. Sam Jagger, General Manager, The Maybourne Beverly Hills Written Public Comments Read into the Record:
1. John Scanlon, General Manager, The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows
2. Frederic Zammour, General Manager, L’Ermitage Beverly Hills
3. Kathy Gohari, Director, Audemars Piguet
MOVED by Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item G-3 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU’S (CVB)/
MARKETING LIAISON COMMITTEE TO: (1) APPROVE THEBEVERLY HILLS CVB PROPOSED ANNUAL WORK PLAN AND CORRESPONDING FUNDING REQUEST IN THEAMOUNT OF $4,987,891 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 (FY 24/25), (2) THE REQUEST TO CARRY OVER $250,000 IN
UNUSED FUNDING FROM FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 TO
USE TOWARD A SALES MISSION, ADDITIONALINTERNATIONAL MARKETI NG, AND TENANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CVB OFFICE SPACE IN FY 24/25.
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
CARRIED
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ITEM G-3: APPROVED
4. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON RODEO
DRIVE I SPECIAL EVENTS / HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE REGARDING THE RODEO DRIVE COMMITTEE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WORK PLAN.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation from the Beverly Hills City Council Rodeo Drive/ Special Events/ Holiday Program Liaison Committee (Committee) supporting the Rodeo Drive Committee’s proposed annual work plan, including the Rodeo Drive Celebrates Summer and Fall campaigns, and a corresponding funding request in an amount not to exceed $197,998 for Fiscal Year2024/2025.
Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis and Rodeo Drive Committee President Kay Monica Rose presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve item G-4 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON RODEO DRIVE I
SPECIAL EVENTS / HOLIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE TO
APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WORK PLAN AND
FUNDING REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,998, FOR
FUNDING TO CONTINUE ONGOING OPERATIONALPROJECTS INCLUDING WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND THE BANNERS FOR “RODEO DRIVE CELEBRATES”
PROGRAMS FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2024
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor
Friedman
Noes: None
CARRI ED
ITEM G-4: APPROVED
5. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON /
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WORK PLAN AND FUNDING REQUEST BY THE BEVERLY HILLSCHAMBER OF COMMERCE; AND
RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES, PLACE OF
ASSEMBLY PERMIT FEES, AND SET FLAT RATE REDUCED PARKING RATES
FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the recommendation from theChamber of Commerce Liaison Committee supporting the Chamber’s proposed annual work plan and corresponding funding request in the amount of $553,245 for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis and Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Director of Economic Development and Government Affairs BrittanyGanson presented information related to this item.
Video Public Comment:
1. David Mirharooni
Council provided their questions and comments.
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Johnson responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item G-5 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE: (1) THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024/2025 WORK PLAN AND TOTAL FUNDING
REQUEST FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND CIVIC ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$553,245, WHICH INCLUDES A NEW WORK PLAN LINE
ITEM FOR A MIAMI BUSINESS MISSION; (2) THE
ADDITIONAL AMOUNT FOR THE WORK PLAN INCREASE
TO BE FROM THE TOURISM AND MARKETING BUDGET,
WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE TRANSIT OCCUPANCY TAX;
AND (3) WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES,
PLACE OF ASSEMBLY PERMIT FEES, AND SET FLAT RATEREDUCED PARKING RATES FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS
HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $43,000.
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-5: APPROVED
6. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
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7. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
8. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Corman reported that he spoke at the Municipal League of Beverly Hills Event last Wednesday primarily about development.
Councilmember Mirisch spoke about recent antisemitic incidents and urged the community to be on watch. He also spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Nazarian spoke about the October 7tF, massacre and the hostages.
Mayor Friedman spoke about his recent trip to Israel.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Special Meeting of April 15, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 9, 2024
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 14, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 16, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Special Meeting of May 20, 2024RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 28, 2024 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Friedman held a moment of silence for longtime Beverly Hills Traffic Control Officer Gregory Routt who passed away unexpectedly last week.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 11:11 p.m.
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PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 7th day of November, 2024
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYOR/CHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.