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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 January 9, 2025
7:03 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 – OneLegacy
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Jeffrey Daniels (Architectural and Design Review Commission)
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
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of August 1, 2023.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 19, 2023.
Item D-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 10, 2024.
Item D-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 17, 2024.
Item D-4
APPROVAL OF:
Other Business
None
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 Regular Meeting of August 1, 2023.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2023.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of September 10, 2024.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 10, 2024.
Item E-4
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of September 17, 2024.
Item E-5
6. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024.
Item E-6
Demands Paid
7. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates December 3, 2024 to January 2, 2025.
Item E-7
8. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 3, 2024 to January 2, 2025.
Item E-8
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
9. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC CONTRACT BID LIMITS. Second Reading - For Adoption 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-9 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
10. REQUEST FROM THE NAACP FOR APPROVAL OF ALLEYWAY CLOSURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMAGE AWARDS NOMINEE LUNCHEON AT THE BEVERLY WILSHIRE HOTEL ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
Comment: Request for City Council Approval for Alleyway Closure Associated with the 56th NAACP Image Awards Nominee Luncheon at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. COST SHARING AGREEMENT AMONG SANTA MONICA BASIN GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY MEMBERS.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve the Cost-Sharing Agreement for the Santa Monica Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. On July 2, 2024, the City Council had approved this agreement in concept, and this report now seeks City Council’s authorization for the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. AGREEMENT WITH MATT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PROJECT COORDINATION AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 9510 BRIGHTON WAY SEISMIC UPGRADE PROJECT - PHASE I; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $260,280.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements pursuant to the professional services exception, Beverly Hills Municipal Code 3-3-112(G), approve the Agreement with Matt Construction Corporation for project coordination and construction management services for 9510 Brighton Way - Phase I Seismic Upgrade Project and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $260,280.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AN ENCHROACHMENT PERMIT AND COVENANT WITH BH LUXURY RESIDENCES LLC, OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD TO ALLOW A TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING THE TWO PROPERTIES TO ENCROACH OVER NORTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS TO THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT.
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.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH LORCAN O’HERLIHY ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER AT WILSHIRE/LA CIENEGA METRO PURPLE LINE STATION; AND APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $172,975.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to waive the bidding requirements pursuant to the professional services exception, Beverly Hills Municipal Code 3-3-112(G), approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects for additional architectural and engineering services for the Public Safety Center at Wilshire/ La Cienega Metro Purple Line Station and approval of a change purchase order in the amount of $99,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $172,975. The total amount of the original agreement and the amendment is $172,975.
Item E-14 Agenda Report
15. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH FEHR & PEERS TO PROVIDE TRAFFIC REVIEW SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council:
1. Approve Amendment #2 to the agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and Fehr & Peers to provide traffic review support services for the One Beverly Hills project; and
2. Approve a corresponding change purchase order in the amount of $100,000.00 for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for traffic review support services for the One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan project. The cost of the services provided will be borne by the project applicant.
Item E-15 Agenda Report
16. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH GAFCON PM-CM LLC (FORMERLY GAFCON INC.) FOR LABOR COMPLIANCE CONSULTING SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: (1) An amendment to an agreement between Gafcon PM-CM LLC (formerly Gafcon Inc.) for labor compliance consulting services; and (2) A change purchase order in the amount of $50,000 for a not-to exceed amount of $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25.
Item E-16 Agenda Report
17. A PURCHASE ORDER TO PLUMBER’S DEPOT, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $764,448.20 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS HYDRO-EXCAVATION VEHICLE; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WATER ENTERPRISE FUND FOR $734,448.20 FOR PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED HYDRO-EXCAVATION VEHICLE.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process and (1) approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $764,448.20 to Plumber's Depot, Inc. for the purchase of specified Hydro-Excavation vehicle and (2) approve an appropriation from the Water Enterprise Fund for the purchase of specified Hydro-Excavation vehicle.
Item E-17 Agenda Report
18. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO UNLIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR THE BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 1959 S. LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $204,585; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA Comment: Staff recommends that City Council: (1) Approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Unlimited Environmental, Inc. for the Building Demolition Project at 1959 S. La Cienega Blvd. in the amount of $177,900; and (2) Approve a construction contingency in the amount of $26,685 (15%); and (3) Approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $204,585; and (4) Approve the plans and specifications as detailed in the bid documents, which are adopted and approved with respect to design criteria; and (5) Consider finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Item E-18 Agenda Report
19. AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR THE 9510 BRIGHTON WAY SEISMIC UPGRADE PROJECT - PHASE I; AND
APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDERS TO VARIOUS CONTRACTORS FOR THE CONTRACT WORK IN THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $985,937; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the contract with various contractors for the 9510 Brighton Way Seismic Upgrade Project - Phase I and approve purchase orders in the not-to-exceed amount of $985,937.
Item E-19 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. MINISTERIAL PERMIT PROCESS DISCUSSION FOR CERTAIN “BUILDER’S REMEDY” HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council provide direction on the establishment of a ministerial permit process to permit builder’s remedy projects at a height consistent with recently approved development projects in the City.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 14, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 14, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 21, 2024 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 26, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 28, 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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