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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING December 10, 2024
7:05 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. PRESENTATION: People Helping People – Breathe Southern California
2. PRESENTATION: Recognition of retirement of BHPD Lead Traffic Control Officer Jeffrey Grijalva
3. 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
None
APPROVAL OF:
Other Business
1. BUDGET AMENDMENTS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24.
Comment: In accordance with the annually adopted budget resolution and Beverly Hills Municipal Code, this report provides the annual required reporting of appropriations approved during Fiscal Year 2023-24 by the Executive Director of the Parking Authority.
Item D-1 Agenda Report
2. A LEASE WITH PATRICK LENNARTZ AND ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY INC. AT 439 NORTH CAÑON DRIVE, SUITE 207.
Comment: Staff recommends The Parking Authority Board of Directors approve an office lease with a physical therapy practice for the vacant tenant space at 439 North Canon Drive, Suite 207 for a term of five years and eight months.
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 Study Session Meeting of August 20, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2024.
Item E-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 22, 2024 to December 2, 2024.
Item E-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 22, 2024 to December 2, 2024.
Item E-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC CONTRACT BID LIMITS. First Reading - For Introduction Comment: This ordinance increases the bid limits for public works negotiated contracts, formal and informal bidding under the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FEDERAL BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP; AND
APPROPRIATION OF $23,353.77 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND TO PURCHASE BALLISTIC VESTS.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding under the Federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership and appropriate grant funds of $23,353.77 for the purchase of ballistic vests.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT UNDER THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI 23) AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE ACTIVITIES TRAINING; AND
APPROPRIATION OF $260,074 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, AND RESPONSE ACTIVITIES TRAINING.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing applications for and acceptance of grant funding under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) administered by the City of Los Angeles and approve the appropriation of $260,074 from the Law Enforcement Grant Fund for various equipment purchases, disaster preparedness, and response activities training.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS; AND
APPROVAL OF THE MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (RPOSD).
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council adopt a resolution to approve the blanket authority to file applications for Measure A funding for future projects and programs and approve the Annual Allocation Grant Agreement with RPOSD.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS.
Comment: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution approving the Conflict of Interest Code and approval of the amendments for various City departments.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
10. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION APPOINTMENT (JEFFREY DANIELS, FAIA).
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Mr. Jeffrey Daniels, FAIA to the Architectural and Design Review Commission for an initial two-year term beginning January 1, 2025. With City Council approval, Mr. Daniels will serve after outgoing Commissioner James Matson’s, AIA term concludes on December 31, 2024.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (HOMAYOON “MARK” NEHORAY), HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (PAM KRAUSHAAR) AND RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (DEBORAH TERMEIE, DDS).
Comment: Reappoints Mark Nehoray to the Public Works Commission, Pam Kraushaar to the Human Relations Commission and Deborah Termeie, DDS to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a second term of four years each.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. REQUEST FOR LOS ANGELES MARATHON FOR SPECIAL EVENT STREET CLOSURES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of a request for a special permit including street closures on Sunday, March 16, 2025 for the 40th Annual Los Angeles Marathon as recommended by the Rodeo Drive/Special Events/Holiday Program Committee Liaisons.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. ACCEPTANCE OF SETTLEMENT FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL OPIOID LITIGATION SETTLEMENT; AND
APPROPRIATION OF $334,066.04 FROM THE SETTLEMENT RECEIVED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANT FUND TO FUND POLICE OPIOID RELATED PROGRAMS, TRAINING, SUPPLIES AND RELATED OPERATIONS AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ADMINISTER THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AGREEMENTS, PROGRAMS AND PURCHASES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the acceptance of settlement funds received from the distribution of the National Opioid Litigation Settlement through the California Abatement Account, National Opioid Abatement Trust II, and Endo Public Opioid Trust Abatement Fund in the amount of $334,066.04 and authorize the Chief of Police to execute and submit all documents needed for the administration of the National Opioid settlements including agreements, programs, purchases consistent with the terms of the settlement provisions and other National Opioid Settlement operations including written reports concerning the use of these funds. Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate funds from the settlements to the Police Department Grant Fund in the amount of $334,066.04 for related expenses consistent with the terms of the settlement provisions.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CBRE, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF TENANT SPACE AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a brokerage agreement for CBRE to represent the City as Landlord in a lease amendment negotiation.
Item E-14 Agenda Report
15. AN AGREEMENT WITH HORVITZ & LEVY, LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Horvitz & Levy LLP, for special counsel services.
Item E-15 Agenda Report
16. AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AND COVENANT WITH BH LUXURY RESIDENCES LLC, OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD , AND ROXBURY MANAGERS, LTD, OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9900 NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD TO ALLOW A TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING THE TWO PROPERTIES TO ENCROACH OVER NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT; CONTINUING THIS MATTER TO THE JANUARY 9, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Comment: This is a request for an encroachment agreement to allow for a temporary pedestrian bridge spanning across North Santa Monica Boulevard to provide access between the One Beverly Hills construction site and construction offices. Staff recommends continuing this item to the January 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
Item E-16 Agenda Report
17. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH AAA FLAG & BANNER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. FOR BANNER AND SIGNAGE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION SERVICES FOR THE METRO PURPLE LINE EXTENSION PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $451,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND (ALL COSTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PROJECT WILL BE REIMBURSED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY); AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR $451,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,605,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to Agreement 305-18 with AAA Flag and Banner for as-needed banner, signage fabrication and installation services for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Purple Line Extension project (Project) within the City of Beverly Hills; approve an appropriation of $451,000 from the general fund (all costs associated with the Project will be reimbursed by Metro); and approve a change purchase order for $451,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,605,000.
Item E-17 Agenda Report
18. APPROPRIATION OF $375,000 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND - CITY’S SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDS – CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ALLOCATION TO FUND FRONTLINE MUNICIPAL POLICE SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation of $375,000 from the Law Enforcement Grant Fund, specifically from Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds – Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (SLESF-COPS) program account #190-02105-0E407 (State COPS Grant) to fund purchases for the Police Department.
Item E-18 Agenda Report
19. A PURCHASE ORDER TO DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $176,714.61 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL VEHICLES; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS TO VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE NECESSARY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND RELATED I.T. EQUIPMENT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $90,000; AND APPROPRIATION FROM VAROUS FUNDS TOTALING $192,000 FOR VEHICLE PURCHASE AND UPFITTING COSTS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing Government Concession pricing and approve a purchase order in the amount of $176,714.61 to Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the purchase of specified "net new Police Department vehicles; authorize the City Manager to approve purchase orders to various vendors for the necessary hardware, software, and related equipment in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,000; and approve an appropriation for vehicle purchase and upfitting costs from the General Fund, the Information Technology Fund, and the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Fund for a combined total of $192,000.
Item E-19 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN APPEAL OF STAFF’S OCTOBER 18, 2024 INCOMPLETE DETERMINATION, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65943(c), PERTAINING TO THE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 14-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT 211-217 SOUTH HAMILTON DRIVE.
Comment: On November 1, 2024, Uzi Avnery, on behalf of Flamingo Investments and Hamilton 18 LLC (the "property owners") filed a timely appeal of City staff's October 18, 2024 incomplete determination pertaining to the review of an application for a proposed 14-story residential building at 211-217 South Hamilton Drive.
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. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 7, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Special Meeting of November 18, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
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