CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING December 3, 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 Friedman at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by BHPD Police Officer Stephanie Yoshimoto A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair Friedman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
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Mayor Friedman announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265, and to text BHPDaIert to 888777 if interested to receive text alertsfrom the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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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 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 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 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 commentvia 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 lengthin the meeting.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Wells, seconded by Director Corman to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of August 6, 2024.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
2. THIRD AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF TENANT SPACE AT 439 NORTH CAFION DRIVE, SECOND FLOOR.
Comment: The third amendment to broker leasing & commission agreement is for marketing and negotiating the terms of lease for the Second Floor at 439 North Cañon Drive. The agreement expires December 31, 2024, and the amendment would extend the term to June 30, 2025, with one, six-month extension option.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Corman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve the City Council Consent Calendar and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-3 and E-4
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of August 6, 2024.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2024.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 8, 2024 to November 21, 2024.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 8, 2024 to November 21, 2024.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. 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 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
December 3, 2024
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Second Reading - For Adoption 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 E-5: ADOPTED, ORD #24-0-2904
6. 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). SecondReading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends 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 E-6: ADOPTED, ORD #24-0-2905
7. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE THE RENT
STABILIZATION COMMISSION AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). Second Reading - For Adoption
Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to eliminate the Rent Stabilization Commission.
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED, ORD #24-0-2906
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
8. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER A FREE USE DAY FOR THE US CONFERENCE OF MAYORS AGAINST ANTISEMITISM ON THURSDAY,DECEMBER 12, 2024, AT THE WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THEPERFORMING ARTS.
Comments: Staff recommends the City council approve the allocation of one of the City’s free-use days at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (“The Wallis”) for conference sessions of the US Conference of Mayors Against Antisemitism, hosted by Combat Antisemitism Movement and Chaired by Mayor Friedman, taking place on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
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9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. 438 N. BEVERLY - 439 N. CArcION DRIVE TENANT BUILDING PARTIAL
ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH PACIFIC SINGLE PLY ROOFING, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $767,260.47; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION B. FIRE STATION NO. 3 PARKING GARAGE ROLL UP DOORS PROJECT WITH COMMERCIAL DOOR COMPANY, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $138,961; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the described contract work and authorization of the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar Items:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING COVENANT TO REMOVE MEDICAL USE LIMITATIONS IN THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING; AND
REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NEW
COVENANT LOCATED AT 9150 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD.
Comment: Modification of an existing covenant to remove the existing restriction regarding the amount of medical floor area permitted and authorize the City Manager to execute a new covenant located at 9150 Wilshire Boulevard. The Council will also consider adoption of a categorical exemption, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
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City Planner Masa Alkire, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions. The Applicant provided their comments and responded to additional Council questions.
Written Public Comment:
1. Steve Mayer
MOVED by Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F1 as follows:
TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING COVENANT TO
REMOVE THE MEDICAL USE PROHIBITION IN THE EXISTING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 9150 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD,
AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NEW
COVENANT AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT 1 OF STAFF’S REPORT,
AND TO FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-I: APPROVED AS AMENDED
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
I. 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 Councilmember Wells congratulated Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman who was sworn in today. She also wished City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey a happy birthday yesterday. She also reported on recent meetings including Special Events and Community Charitable Foundation Committee. Additionally, she attended the opening of the Givenchy flagship store. Councilmember Wells also mentioned the recent Vahagn Setian Foundation tree planting.
Councilmember Mirisch reported that he attended the swearing in ceremony of the new Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman and congratulated him. He spoke about Omer Neutra, an American hostage who was killed on October 7. He alsospoke against Qatar.
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Vice Mayor Nazarian reported on recent events including the Property Owners Task Force meeting, Givenchy flagship store opening, Vahagn Setian Foundation treeplanting, and Community Charitable Foundation Committee. She also offered hercondolences for the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan. She also spoke about the loss ofOmer Neutra on October 7. She also spoke about the remaining hostages.
Mayor Friedman congratulated Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of October 10, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of October 16, 2024
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of October 22, 2024
ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Friedman adjourn the meeting in memory of Rabbi Zvi Kogan.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
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this 5th day of February, 2025
HUMA AHMED, 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.