CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
January 9, 2025
7:00 p.m.*
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING 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 platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamberhaving 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 Fire Chief Gregory Barton
A. ROLL CALLS
Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman,Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair FriedmanNone
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION: People Helping People — OneLegacy
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Jeffrey Daniels (Architectural and Design Review Commission)
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The presentation is rescheduled to the February 5, 2025 City Council meeting. other media
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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 comments on 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.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Mirisch, seconded by Vice Chair Nazarian to approve items D-1 and D-2 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
MOVED by Director Mirisch, seconded by Director Corman to approve items D-3 and D-4 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of August 1, 2023.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 19, 2023.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 10, 2024.
ITEM D-3: APPROVED
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4. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of September 17, 2024.
ITEM D-4: APPROVED
APPROVAL OF:
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar items D-1 and D-2:
Ayes: Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman Noes: None
Abstain: Director Wells, Director Corman
CARRIED
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar items D-3 and D-4:
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 Mirisch, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve items E-1 and E-2 on the City Council Consent Calendar.
MOVED by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve the remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct thatthe appropriate accounts be charged on items E-7 and E-8.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of August 1, 2023.ITEM E-1: APPROVED
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2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of September 19, 2023.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of September 10, 2024.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 10, 2024.ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of September 17, 2024.ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
Demands Paid
7. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates December 3, 2024 to January 2, 2025.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 3, 2024 to January 2, 2025.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
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 PublicConstruction Cost Accounting Act.
ITEM E-9: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2907
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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: APPROVED
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 CityCouncil 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-1 1: APPROVED
12. AGREEMENT WITH MATT CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT COORDINATION AND CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 9510 BRIGHTON WAY SEISMIC UPGRADEPROJECT — 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: APPROVED, AG #10-25
13. AN ENCHROACHMENT PERMIT AND COVENANT WITH BH LUXURY RESIDENCES LLC, OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9900 WILSHIREBOULEVARD 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.
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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.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED, AG #11-25
14. AMENDMENT NO. I 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. I 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: APPROVED, AG #12-25
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 THEAMOUNT 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 Hillsproject; 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: APPROVED, AG #13-25
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.
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Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve: (1) An amendment to anagreement 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: APPROVED, AG #14-25
17. A PURCHASE ORDER TO PLUMBER’S DEPOT, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED 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 inthe 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: APPROVED
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-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $204,585; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; ANDPURSUANT 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 plansand 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: APPROVED, AG #15-25
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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; ANDAPPROVAL 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 variouscontractors for the 9510 Brighton Way Seismic Upgrade Project — Phase I andapprove purchase orders in the not-to-exceed amount of $985,937.
ITEM E-19: APPROVED, AG #16-25, AG #17-25, AG #18-25
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar items E-1 and E-2:
Ayes: Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman Noes: None
Abstain: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman
CARRIED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar items E-3 — E-19:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
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G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
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: CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Mayor Friedman spoke about the recent fires in the LA area, the false alarms sent by the County, and introduced City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey. She provided information about where the community can get accurate updates as well as what the City is doing to stay prepared. Fire Chief Greg Barton, Police Chief Mark Stainbrook, and Director of Public Works Shana Epstein also provided updates.
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Wells thanked City staff for their efforts during this time. She also expressed her sympathy for the surrounding communities experiencing loss from the fires.
Councilmember Corman thanked City staff for their efforts during this time. He also expressed his sympathy for the communities devastated by the fires.
Councilmember Mirisch spoke about the need to assist other communities experiencing hardship due to the fires. He also expressed gratitude to City staff for their efforts. He also spoke about the false alarms sent by the County. He also spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Nazarian thanked City staff for the updates and expressed sympathy for everyone impacted by the fires. She thanked City staff for their efforts and local hotels for hosting those who were displaced. She also encouraged the community to donate to those in need right now. She also reported on a recent Sanitation District meeting.
Mayor Friedman spoke about City staff’s preparedness efforts. He spoke about theimportance of the Public Works department. He also mentioned the Council’s dedication to funding the public safety and Public Works programs. He thanked local hotels for accommodating people who were displaced.
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H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. 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 H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2025.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this I gth day of February, 2025
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
LESTER J. FRIEDMAN, MAYORICHAIR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.