CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING October 1, 2024
7:00 p.m.*
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 Todd Johnson, CEO of Beverly Hills Conference and VisitorsBureau A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair Friedman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION — Recognizing October as National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to Recreation Services Manager Matthew Brown in recognition of National Arts andHumanities Month.
2. PRESENTATION — Californians Against Retail & Residential Theft — Award Presentation
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, recognized Nate Haderlie with Californians Against Retail and Residential Theft.
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3. PRESENTATION — Recognizing Consul General of France, Julie Duhaut-Bedos for her term in office.
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, recognized Consul General of France Julie Duhaut-Bedos for her contributions to the community.
4. 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.
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 alertsfrom 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 CityCouncil/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 hoursbefore 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. Theentire 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.Speakers:
1. Dmitry re: Compliance with outdoor dining requirements
2. Oscar Canales re: Various topics
Written Public Comment Read into the Record:
1. David Codney re: Parking enforcement
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FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Wells, seconded by Director Mirisch to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of April 16, 2024.ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Corman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORTMOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that theappropriate accounts be charged on items E-4 and E-5 Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 2, 2024.ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of April 16, 2024.ITEM E-2: APPROVED
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3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2024.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 10, 2024 TO September 23, 2024.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 10, 2024 TO September 23, 2024.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. SUSPENDING THE COLLECTION OF A TRANSACTION AND USE TAX PURSUANT TO MEASURE RP.
Comment: Pursuant to City Council’s previous direction, this resolution suspends the tax enacted by Measure RP due to the impact of special state legislation which increases the total tax sales and transaction and use taxes which may be imposed inLos Angeles County.
Speaker:
1. Oscar Canales
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED; RES #24-R-1 3524
APPROVAL OF:
7. AN AGREEMENT WITH O’MELVENY & MYERS, LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and O’Melveny & Myers, for special counsel services.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED; AG #528-24
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8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS PROJECT BY CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $733,760; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work withConcept Consultant, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice ofCompletion.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
Vote on the Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PROHIBITION FOR HOUSING PROJECTS UTILIZING PARKING REDUCTIONS.
Comment: A review of potential options to prohibit the use of the City preferential parking permit program by residents of housing developments that utilized state law exemptions or reductions for parking requirements.City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.
Telephone Public Comment:
1. John Luca
Council provided their questions and comments.City Planner Masa Alkire responded to Council questions.
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Council provided their direction.
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F-I as follows:
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE
USE OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMITS AND
OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMITS BY RESIDENTS OF
PROJECTS WITH ZERO OR REDUCED PARKINGREQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO STATE LAW AND ADDINGDISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AS DISCUSSED Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AS DISCUSSED
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Wells spoke about the anniversary of the October 7th massacre. She also wished everyone happy Jewish holidays. She also spoke about the hostages.Councilmember Corman spoke about the memorial flag display. He also reported on the recent Next Night event. Additionally, he mentioned that he and the Mayor attended a mediation on a litigation matter.Councilmember Mirisch spoke about the memorial flag display, the anniversary of theOctober 7th massacre, as well as the hostages. He also spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Nazarian reported on recent meetings and events including the Charitable Solicitation Liaison Committee, Just in Case Citywide Emergency Preparedness Fair, Evening with the Mayor at Greystone, and New York Sales Mission meeting. She also spoke about the conflict in Israel and the hostages. She also spoke about the memorial flag display.Mayor Friedman spoke about the recent Next Night event. He also spoke about anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
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I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of September 5, 2024 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION — Special Meeting of September 6, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of September 12, 2024 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this day of January, 2025
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYORICHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.
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