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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 4, 2025
7:00 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 - Honoring Former Mayor Donna Ellman Garber
2. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING COMMISSIONERS
- Charitable Solicitations Commission - Ira Friedman
- Community Charitable Foundation - Mark Schwartz
- Design Review Commission - Barry Bernstein
- Design Review Commission- Sandra Pressman
- Rent Stabilization Commission - Kandace Lindsey-Cerqueira
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 28, 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 Special Meeting of January 16, 2025.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of January 28, 2025.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 28, 2025.
Item E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 11, 2025 to February 24, 2025.
Item E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 11, 2025 to February 24, 2025.
Item E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM ISSUED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution for the application and participation in the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) issued by the Los Angeles County Development Authority to accept the City?s allocation of PLHA designated funds.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT MADE BY THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE BEVERLY HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH THE ANNUAL INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
Comment: California Health and Safety Code Sections 13145 and 13146 mandate City and County Fire Departments enforce building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Included in these standards are requirements for annual inspections of identified hotels, motels, lodging houses, and apartment houses, as well as identified residential care facilities, private, and public schools.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
8. REQUEST FROM NOT TODAY CANCER TO HOST “RUN OF THE STARS”, A 5K RUN/WALK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025.
Comment: Proposed 2025 Event Date and Fee Waiver Request from Not Today Cancer for Annual Event to be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at El Rodeo Elementary School.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. REQUEST TO OPEN THE BEVERLY HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY LATE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 FOR THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA TO HOST THEIR GRAND OPENING EVENT.
Comment: The Paley Center for Media is requesting to host their grand opening event at the Beverly Hills Public Library on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 9am to 11:30am. Staff is recommending that the Library open to the public at noon to accommodate the request and have the least amount of impact to patrons.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AN AGREEMENT WITH FLAMEMAPPER, LLC. FOR THE CREATION OF THE COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PLAN (CWPP); AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER TO FLAMEMAPPER, LLC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,000 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: On November 20, 2024, the City was awarded a total funding of $50,000 and the non-federal match that the City has agreed to supplement in the amount of $93,000 towards the project's grand total amount of $143,000 to procure a contractor to create the City's first-ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan. It aims to save lives, act as a living document, and assess the agency's readiness in mitigating wildfire risks based on a community-driven method. It also serves as a blueprint and a strategic approach, in terms of effectively dealing with wildfire threats, saving lives and protecting properties by addressing fuel reduction in at-risk areas located in the wildland urban interface and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, to include identifying safety zones in the event of a major wildfire.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AN AGREEMENT WITH RUSS BASSETT CORP FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT DISPATCH FURNITURE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $194,669; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the Police Department Dispatch Furniture Replacement project contract with Russ Bassett Corp.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STAR SPORTS THEATRE ARTS AND RECREATION, INC. DBA STAR EDUCATION FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR STAR SPORTS THEATRE ARTS AND RECREATION, INC. DBA STAR EDUCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,400,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
Comment: Staff seeks City Council approval of an amendment and change purchase order for STAR Theatre Arts and Recreation, Inc. DBA STAR Education for afterschool instruction for a total not to exceed amount of $1,400,000.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH BBB-CA, INC. DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK, CALIFORNIA FOR SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER FOR BBB-CA, INC. DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $453,999 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,639,248 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025; AND
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF $220,722; AND
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND OF $233,277.
Comment: Staff seeks City Council approval of an amendment and change purchase order for BBB-CA, Inc. DBA Block by Block, California for a total not to exceed amount of $1,639,248.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. SECOND AMENDMENT OF LEASE BY AND WITH UMRO REALTY CORP. DBA THE AGENCY AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD, SUITE 100 AND 150; AND
BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND WITH CBRE, INC. FOR LEASING OF 331 FOOTHILL ROAD; AND
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF $153,956.72.
Comment: The Second Amendment of Lease with UMRO Realty Corp. DBA The Agency extends the term of the lease for 331 Foothill Road, Suite 100 and 150 by five years and five months. The Broker Leasing Commission Agreement is for payment of the tenant's broker fees associated with this lease extension.
Item E-14 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN APPEAL OF STAFF'S OCTOBER 3, 2024 INCOMPLETE APPLICATION DETERMINATION, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65943(c), PERTAINING TO THE REVIEW OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED 15-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT 140 SOUTH CAMDEN DRIVE; AND, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DENYING AN APPEAL OF STAFF'S OCTOBER 3, 2024 INCOMPLETE APPLICATION DETERMINATION AND UPHOLDING THE CITY'S INCOMPLETE APPLICATION DETERMINATION, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: On Friday, October 16, 2024, Masoud "Max" Netty, on behalf of the property owner, filed a timely appeal of the City's October 3, 2024 incomplete application determination pertaining to the review of a proposed 15-story residential building at 140 South Camden Drive. The applicant has filed applications to initiate the review of the proposal as a "Builder's Remedy" project, which relies on the provisions of the Housing Accountability Act, codified in Government Code §65589.5, and the related filing of a preliminary application pursuant to Government Code §65941.1.
Item F-1 Agenda Report (Part 1 of 2)
Item F-1 Agenda Report (Part 2 of 2)
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Meeting of January 14, 2025.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Meeting of January 16, 2025.
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 28, 2025.
PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of February 13, 2025.
Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 18, 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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