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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING February 19, 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. PROCLAMATION - Bulgarian-American Friendship Day
2. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: Cynthia Harper, Senior Program Instructor
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 January 9, 2025.
Item D-1
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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 9, 2025.
Item E-1
Demands Paid
2. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 28, 2025 to February 10, 2025.
Item E-2
3. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 28, 2025 to February 10, 2025.
Item E-3
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SECTIONS 2-4-201; 2-4-202; AND 2-4-203 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PREVENTION OF PRICE GOUGING. - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to mirror the City's price gouging ordinance with the State law addressing the same topic.
Item E-4 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
5. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF PERSIAN NEW YEAR (NOWRUZ) BANNERS IN BEVERLY HILLS FOR 2025.
Comment: Recommendation that City Council approve the design, locations and duration of street pole banners celebrating the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, taking place this year on March 20, 2025.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. REQUEST TO WAIVE FIELD USE AND FACILITY RENTAL FEES FOR PALISADES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR SENIOR ACTIVITIES DUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE JANUARY 2025 PALISADES WILDFIRES.
Comment: Fee waiver request from Palisades Charter High School’s Associated Student Body and parents for 2025 senior class programs following the damage and displacement due to the recent Palisades fire.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. RECOMMENDATION BY ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION COUNCIL LIAISONS MIRISCH AND WELLS TO CO-SPONSOR BEVERLY HILLS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL USE OF GREYSTONE MANSION FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS IN 2025.
Comment: Arts and Culture Commission Council Liaisons Mirisch and Wells recommend that the City co-sponsor the 2025 Beverly Hills International Music Festival at Greystone Mansion and waive the associated hard and soft costs.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. RECOMMENDATION BY THE RODEO DRIVE /SPECIAL EVENTS /HOLIDAY PROGRAM LIAISONS FOR RODEO DRIVE COMMITTEE PARTNERSHIPS WITH MR. BRAINWASH AND RICHARD ORLINSKI FOR 2025 PUBLIC ART DISPLAYS.
Comment: This report reviews partnerships between the Rodeo Drive Committee and artists for temporary art display on Rodeo Drive in 2025 that includes Mr. Brainwash from February – June and Richard Orlinkski from July – January, as well as a waiver of approximately $5,486 in special event and public right of way installation permits.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AGREEMENT WITH KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE PROPOSED SAKS PROJECTS LOCATED AT 9600 WILSHIRE BLVD.; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $112,000 FOR THESE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve an agreement and purchase order with Keyser Marston and Associates, Inc. for financial consulting services related to the 9600 Wilshire Specific Plan Project. The cost of services will be borne by the project applicant.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AGREEMENT WITH VERINT AMERICAS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, SOFTWARE LICENSING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE RELATED TO THE CITY’S CUSTOMER SERVICE INITIATIVES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $297,356.27.
Comment: Provides for the replacement of the City's customer relationship management system in support of the City's AskBH operations, as well as other customer service initiatives. Costs include one-time professional services, and 36-months of application access.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AGREEMENT WITH GREENBERG GLUSKER FIELDS CLAMAN & MACHTINGER LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO THE NEGOTIATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED 9600 WILSHIRE BLVD SPECIFIC PLAN (SAKS PROJECT); AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $600,000 FOR THE PROPOSED 9600 WILSHIRE BLVD SPECIFIC PLAN (SAKS PROJECT) SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve an agreement and purchase order with Greenberg Glusker to provide negotiation services on the Development Agreement for the proposed 9600 Wilshire Specific Plan (Saks Project). The cost of services will be borne by the project applicant.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. A PURCHASE ORDER TO PENSKE MOTOR GROUP, LLC DBA LONGO TOYOTA FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $114,497.54 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements, as it is in the best interest of the City and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $114,497.54 to Penske Motor Group, LLC DBA Longo Toyota for the purchase of specified Police Department replacement vehicles.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NIXON-EGLI EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $360,656 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ELECTRIC MINI SWEEPER; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM FUND 240 FOR $300,000, FUND 340 FOR $28,141, AND FUND 350 FOR $32,515 FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION OF $360,656 FOR PURCHASE OF SPECIFIED ELECTRIC MINI SWEEPER.
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 $360,656.00 to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Inc. for the purchase of specified Electric Mini Sweeper and (2) approve an appropriation from Fund 240 for $300,000, Fund 340 for $28,141, and Fund 350 for $32,515, for a total appropriation of $360,656.00 for the purchase of specified Electric Mini Sweeper.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONFIRMING CITY APPROACH TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS WITH PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND VALID PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution which confirms the City’s approach to general plan amendment and zoning amendment requirements with previously submitted and valid preliminary applications and find the resolution exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
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. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 16, 2024 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Meeting of December 19, 2024 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Meeting of January 15, 2025 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Meeting of January 27, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 30, 2025 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 4, 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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