CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
December 10, 2024
7:00 p.m.*
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING 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 Lead Traffic Control Officer Jeffrey Grijalva A. ROLL CALLS
Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman,Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair Friedman
None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION: People Helping People — Breathe Southern California Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to Breathe Southern California President and CEO Marc Carrel.
2. PRESENTATION: Recognition of retirement of BHPD Lead Traffic Control Officer Jeffrey Grijalva
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, presented a Certificate of Recognition to BHPD Lead Traffic Control Officer Jeffrey Grijalva in honor of his 32 years of service to the City.
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.
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If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text “BHPDaIert” 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 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 commentson 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 lengthin the meeting.
Written Public Comment:
1. On Blumenfeld re: Xi’an open air dining code violation Video Public Comment:
1. Alma Ordaz re: Rental habitability standards
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORTMOVED by Director Wells, seconded by Director Corman to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar.
Minutes
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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: APPROVED
2. A LEASE WITH PATRICK LENNARTZ AND ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY INC. AT 439 NORTH CAIcION 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 NorthCanon Drive, Suite 207 for a term of five years and eight months.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED; AG #24-PA-013
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Corman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman
Noes: None
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that theappropriate accounts be charged on items D-3 and D-4.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of August 20, 2024.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
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2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2024.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED AS AMENDED
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 22, 2024 to December 2, 2024.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 22, 2024 to December 2, 2024.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC CONTRACT BID LIMITS. First Reading - For IntroductionComment: This ordinance increases the bid limits for public works negotiated contracts, formal and informal bidding under the California Uniform PublicConstruction Cost Accounting Act.
ITEM E-5: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
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 theacceptance 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: ADOPTED, RES #24-R-1 3535
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 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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APPROPRIATION OF $260,074 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND FOR VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, ANDRESPONSE 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: ADOPTED, RES #24-R-1 3536, AG #615-24
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;
ANDAPPROVAL 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: ADOPTED, RES #24-R-1 3537, AG #616-24
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: ADOPTED, RES #24-R-1 3538
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, AlA term concludes on December 31, 2024.
ITEM E-10: APPROVED
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11. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION (HOMAYOON “MARK” NEHORAY), HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (PAMKRAUSHAAR) 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 theRecreation and Parks Commission for a second term of four years each.
ITEM E-11: APPROVED
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 includingstreet 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: APPROVED
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 RELATEDPROGRAMS, 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 theadministration 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 settlementsto 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-12: APPROVED
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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: APPROVED, AG #617-24
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: APPROVED, AG #618-24
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 PROPERTYLOCATED 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 accessbetween the One Beverly Hills construction site and construction offices. Staffrecommends continuing this item to the January 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED, ITEM CONTINUED TO JANUARY 9, 2025 CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
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 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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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: APPROVED, AG #619-24
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: APPROVED
19. A PURCHASE ORDER TO DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED 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 l.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 theamount 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: APPROVED
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:
I. 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.
Director of Community Development Michael Forbes explained that the Applicant requested this matter be continued to a date uncertain.ITEM F-I: AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, ABSENT OBJECTION, THE
APPEAL OF THIS MATTER IS CONTINUED BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR TO A
DATE UNCERTAIN
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 reported that she attended recent Council Liaison meetings including Real Estate, Special Events, and the Next Beverly Hills Committee.
Councilmember Corman reported that he attended the Litigation Committee Ad Hoc meeting last week.
Councilmember Mirisch spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Nazarian spoke about the new Rolex store opening on Rodeo Drive. She reported on her attendance at the SCAG Transportation Committee meeting. She also mentioned the upcoming Miami Mission and the Combat Antisemitism Movement Mayor’s Conference.
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Mayor Friedman spoke about the upcoming Miami Mission and the Combat Antisemitism Movement Mayor’s Conference. He also spoke about the reinstallation of the October 7 memorial flag display.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of November 7, 2024 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Special Meeting of November 18, 2024 H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2024.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 5th day of February, 2025
AJA2Q’
UMA 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.