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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 28, 2025
7:07 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. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: OneLegacy
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Jeffrey Daniels, FAIA (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.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
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 October 1, 2024.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of October 10, 2024.
Item D-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of November 7, 2024.
Item D-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of November 19, 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 October 1, 2024.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Study Session Meeting of October 10, 2024.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Meeting of October 10, 2024.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of November 7, 2024.
Item E-4
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 7, 2024.
Item E-5
6. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of November 19, 2024.
Item E-6
7. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 19, 2024.
Item E-7
Demands Paid
8. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 3, 2025 to January 21, 2025.
Item E-8
9. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 3, 2025 to January 21, 2025.
Item E-9
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
10. ACKNOWLEDGING JANUARY 27 AS INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution acknowledging January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT ZONE "G" ON THE 200 AND 300 BLOCKS OF NORTH MAPLE DRIVE, BETWEEN BURTON WAY AND CLIFTON WAY.
Comment: Traffic and Parking Commission recommends establishing a permit zone with a "No Parking Anytime, Permit 'G' Exempt" regulation.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
12. AN AMENDMENT WITH CLEAN ENERGY RENEWABLE FUELS, LLC FOR SUPPLY OF RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS (RNG) AND LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD (LCFS) CREDIT MANAGEMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve an Amendment with Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, LLC for supply of Renewable Natural Gas and Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credit Management.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. REQUEST TO CONTINUE TO A DATE UNCERTAIN THE FIRST READING OF A DRAFT ORDINANCE AMENDING SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS (TRANSIENT USES) FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
Comment: A draft ordinance that would prohibit short term rental uses, require a minimum initial lease term of one year for single-family residential zones, and an initial lease term of six months for multi-family residential zones, and establish a specific penalty fee for short term rental violations, among other related code changes.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP, AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVRIONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE §10-3-2745 TO MODIFY MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA RATIO LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN BUILDINGS LOCATED IN C-3 COMMERCIAL ZONES. - First Reading - For Introduction Comment: A resolution modifying the City's general plan land use map and an ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills amending Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-2745 to modify maximum allowable floor area ratio limitation for certain buildings located in C-3 commercial zones.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF WHETHER TO EXTEND THE CITY’S PRICE GOUGING PROHIBITIONS PAST FEBRUARY 6, 2025 AND WHETHER TO UPDATE THE CITY’S PRICE GOUGING PROHIBITIONS TO MORE CLOSELY MIRROR THE STATE’S PROHIBITIONS.
The City's price gouging prohibitions automatically took effect when the Governor declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles County on January 7, 2025. However, those price gouging prohibitions only remain in effect for 30 days. This agenda item provides the City Council with an opportunity to extend those prohibitions. Additionally, the Council may consider whether to update the City's price gouging prohibitions to more closely mirror the current State regulations.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 - METRO’S MOA VARIANCE REQUESTS FOR DECK REMOVAL AND ROAD CLOSURES:
THREE-WEEK FULL CLOSURE OF WILSHIRE BOULEVARD IN PLACE OF 18-WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURES; AND
SIX-WEEK FULL CLOSURE OF SOUTH REEVES DRIVE; AND
CONTINGENCY ROAD CLOSURES FOR UP TO THREE WEEKENDS; AND
REQUEST TO WAIVE HOLIDAY MORATORIUM FOR ROAD CLOSURES ON DESIGNATED WEEKENDS Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) requests related to the deck removal work at Purple Line Section 2 - Wilshire/Rodeo Station; (2) consider conditional approval of the requests for three-week full closure of Wilshire Boulevard for deck removal in lieu of the 18-weekend closures or deny; (3) conditionally approve a full closure of South Reeves Drive for up to six weeks or deny; (4) conditionally approve the potential for three additional weekend road closures as contingencies for deck removal or deny; (5) deny the request to waive the holiday moratorium; (6) provide feedback on recommended permit conditions, if applicable; and (7) authorize the City Manager to execute a document for enhancing public safety at the Wilshire/Rodeo and Wilshire/La Cienega Stations.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 12, 2024 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 5, 2024 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 10, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 12, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 12, 2024 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025. *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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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting