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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING November 19, 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
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- 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. PRESENTATIONS - Recognition of Mizrahi and Sephardic Heritage Month
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.
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 July 16, 2024.
Item D-1
Other Business
2. THIRD AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CBRE, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF TENANT SPACE AT 463 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE AND 9680 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: The third amendment to broker leasing commission agreement extends the term of the agreement through November 23, 2025, with two, six-month extension options.
Item D-2 Agenda Report
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 Special Study Session Meeting of July 2, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 2, 2024.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of July 16, 2024.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024.
Item E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates October 29, 2024 to November 7, 2024.
Item E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates October 29, 2024 to November 7, 2024.
Item E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. AMENDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) REGULATIONS FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND ALLOWING ONE ADDITIONAL DEED-RESTRICTED RENTAL ADU ON SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITH A LOT AREA OF 13,000 SQUARE FEET OR GREATER, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to support the production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by introducing changes to facilitate ADU construction, expand housing options, and increase the availability of rental units within the City. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF CERTAIN FINANCING PROFESSIONALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 2025-1 (ONE BEVERLY HILLS).
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council adopt the resolution approving the reimbursement agreement with Oasis BH, LLC for the reimbursement of bond issuance costs related to the proposed formation of a Community Facilities District to finance eligible public improvement costs related to the One Beverly Hills development project, and authorizing the City Manager or Director of Finance to engage and negotiate necessary fee letters or agreements with the financing professionals necessary to complete the legal and financial work on behalf of the City.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT UNDER THE 2023 CALIFORNIA FIRE SAFE COUNCIL AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR CREATION OF THE COMMUNITY WILDLAND PROTECTION PLAN.
Comment: The City has been approved for funding under the 2023 California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) Grant for the Fire Department to create its first-ever Community Wildland Protection Plan. The City will provide a match amount of $50,000 from available budgeted funds, while CFSC reimburses the City for a not-to-exceed total amount of $50,000 for all grant-related expenditures. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of grant funding and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all documents.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. THE SALARY SCHEDULE REFLECTING ALL CITY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM VARIOUS FUNDS TOTALING $350,850.
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 Code Section 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. Staff also recommends that the City Council approve a one-time appropriation from various funds totaling $350,850 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AGREEMENT WITH M. ARTHUR GENSLER, JR. & ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA GENSLER TO COMPLETE STUDY OF THE EXISTING MIXED USE OVERLAY ZONE REGULATIONS; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $310,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and M. Authur Gensler, Jr. & Associates, Inc. DBA Gensler to complete study of the existing mixed use overlay zone regulations so as to comply with the stated implementation program in the adopted and certified 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. Staff also recommends approval of a purchase order to Gensler in the not-to-exceed amount of $310,000.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH XENOPHON A. GIKAS JR. DBA COMMGEEK TECH SERVICES LLC; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,000 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $240,000.
Comment: Provides for public safety systems consulting and project management services in support of Fire Service operations.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE BROKER AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHAFFEL GROUP, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a first amendment to a brokerage agreement with The Schaffel Group, Inc. to continue to assist with the potential acquisition of real property along S. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles for future water well sites. The amendment will extend the term of the broker agreement by one year, with two additional extension options of 6 months each.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. A FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 APPROPRIATION TOTALING $28,156 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE REINSTALLATION, SECURITY, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TEMPORARY ART DISPLAY OF 1,400 INTERNATIONAL FLAGS TO HONOR THE VICTIMS OF THE OCTOBER 7, 2023 ATTACK ON ISRAEL AND HOSTAGES WHO HAVE BEEN MURDERED, WHEN THE MAYORS SUMMIT AGAINST ANTISEMITISM IS HELD IN BEVERLY HILLS IN DECEMBER.
Comment: Staff is seeking an appropriation to bring back the temporary art display of 1,400 international flags commemorating the victims of the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas for the duration of the Mayor's conference on antisemitism in December.
Item E-14 Agenda Report
15. A PURCHASE ORDER TO SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,786,142.07 FOR PURCHASE OF THREE (3) PIERCE ENFORCER TRIPLE COMBINATION FIRE ENGINES; AND
APPROVAL OF 100% PRE-PAYMENT OPTION FOR PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED FIRE ENGINES; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,786,142.07 FROM THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND TO SUPPORT PURCHASE ORDER TO SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process, approve 100% pre-payment option for purchase of specified Fire Engines, and approve a purchase order and an appropriation from the vehicle replacement fund in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,786,142.07 to South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc. for the purchase of the specified replacement Fire Department Engines.
Item E-15 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATIONS FOR EMERGENCY SHELTERS; FAMILY, SINGLE HOUSEKEEPING UNITS AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES; COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES; TRANSITIONAL OR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; REPLACEMENT UNITS FOR PARCELS IN THE SITES INVENTORY OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). First Reading - For Introduction Comment: An ordinance to update various regulations related to housing to bring these code sections into compliance with state law, and as directed by several Implementation Programs from the adopted Housing Element (Programs 11.1, 11.5, and 11.7).
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE PROCESS PERTAINING TO THE GROUND FOR EVICTION BASED ON A FINDING THAT A TENANT IS A DISRUPTIVE TENANT AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). First Reading - For Introduction Comment: Pursuant to previous City Council direction, the proposed ordinance would amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to revise the disruptive tenant process such that applications for disruptive tenant determinations are made by a hearing officer rather than by a subcommittee of the City Council.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE THE RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). First Reading - For Introduction Comment: Pursuant to previous City Council direction, the proposed ordinance would amend the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to eliminate the Rent Stabilization Commission.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 – REQUEST TO WORK DURING THE 2024 HOLIDAY MORATORIUM BETWEEN THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH NEW YEAR’S DAY.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) request for a waiver of the holiday moratorium; (2) conditionally approve work within Metro’s project area or deny the waiver; and (3) provide feedback on recommended permit conditions, if applicable and (4) authorize the City Manager to execute a document providing for a public safety kiosk at the Wilshire/La Cienega station.
Item G-3 Agenda Report
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
5. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
6. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of October 15, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 17, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 22, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 3, 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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