çii3Y CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
City Hall, Room 280B
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
1:30 p.m.
Members of the public may listen to the Closed Session meeting during the public comment segment. Comments may be offered through phone, email or in-person with a speaker card. Participation details are provided below.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288- Email: cityclerkibeverlyhills.org- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card during Public Comment I, Lester J. Friedman, Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, hereby call a Special Closed Session of the Beverly Hills City Council at the time and place noted above to discuss the matters listed inthe attached agenda.
1. Public Comments
Members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the City Council in-person, telephonically by calling (310) 288-2288, or through email at cityclerkbeverlyhills.org on any item listed on the agenda.
2. City Council Special Closed Session
See attached agenda.
3. Adjournment
Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Posted: December 6, 2024
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-2400 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
City Hall
City Council Chamber and Room 280B
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Public Comment Participation:
In-person in City Council Chamber
orby calling (310) 288-2288
or by email at CityC1erk(beverlyhil1s.org
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
December 10, 2024
1:30 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSELThe City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
Anticipation of Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 5495 6.9(d)(2) Number of Cases: 2
1. The City has received a Notice of Violation from the Department of Housing and Community Development. A copy of this Notice is available in the City Clerk’s office.
2. The City has received a verbal threat of litigation concerning a “builder’s remedy”project at 211-217 South Hamilton Drive. Documentation of the threat is available in the City Clerk’s office.
Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:
1. Jasmine Williams, et al. v. City ofBeverly Hills, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV3 1949
This litigation concerns an allegation of racial profiling by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
* Time is approximate. Closed Session shall begin upon conclusion of the Study Session.
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2. Ian Greene, et at. v. City ofBeverly Hills, et at., United States District Court Case No. 24-cv-05916-MRA-AS
This litigation concerns an allegation of racial profiling by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
3. DuPont Clinic, PC, et at. v. City ofBeverly Hills, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV24271
This litigation concerns allegations related to an alleged interference with the lease.4. Californians For Homeownership, Inc. v. City ofBeverly Hills, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP02082
This litigation concerns a challenge to the City’s determination that the application for 125-129 S. Linden drive was incomplete.
5. 9300 Wilshire. LLC v. City ofBeverly Hills, et at., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP02964
This litigation concerns a challenge to the City’s determination that the application for 125-129 S. Linden drive was incomplete.
6. Terence May v. City ofBeverly Hilts, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23 STCV29 849
This litigation concerns alleged violations ofthe Fair Employment and Housing Act.
7. Margaret K. Vodrey, et a!. v. The City ofBeverly Hills, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV35215
This litigation concerns a small landslide that occurred in the City of Beverly Hills.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel Employee Organization: Management and Professional Association (M&P) The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Management and Professional Association was adopted October 7, 2023.
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CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association (POA) The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association was adopted May 24, 2022.CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA) The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Management Association wasadopted May 24, 2022.
CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special CounselEmployee Organization: Fire Association The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Fire Association was adopted October 1,2019.
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