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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING February 19, 2025
7:00 p.m.*
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The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council and Parking Authority Meeting was called to order by Mayor Friedman at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Nooshin Meshkaty
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Nazarian, Mayor/Chair Friedman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION -Bulgarian-American Friendship Day
Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to Consul General of the Republic of Bulgaria Boyko Hristov in honor of Bulgarian-American Friendship Day.
2. PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE: Cynthia Harper, Senior Program Instructor Mayor Friedman, along with the entire City Council, recognized the City’s Senior Program Dance and Fitness instructor Cynthia Harper for her contributions to the seniorprogram at Roxbury Community Center.
3. TEXT BH — Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265.
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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 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 commentson 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.
Speakers:
1. Javid Jitalom re: Cynthia Harper
2. Toni Maier re: Film permits
Written Public Comment:
1. Vanessa Mahrou re: Support for proposed condo development D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Wells, seconded by Director Corman to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of January 9, 2025.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
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APPROVAL OF:
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Corman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman
Noes: None
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to remove item E-6 for discussion and separate vote, approve all remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-2 and E-3.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 9, 2025.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
Demands Paid
2. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 28, 2025 to February 10, 2025.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 28, 2025 to February 10, 2025.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
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
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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: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2912 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.
Speaker:
1. Nooshin Meshkaty
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
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.
Mayor Friedman recused himself from this item because his granddaughter attends Palisades Charter High School.
Speaker:
1. Ava Friedman
MOVED Councilmember Corman, seconded by Vice Mayor Nazarian to approve item by E-6 as follows:
REQUEST TO WAIVE FIELD USE AND FACILITY RENTAL FEES FOR PALISADES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR SENIOR ACTIVITIESDUE TO THE IMPACT OF THE JANUARY 2025 PALISADES WILDFIRES.
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
Recused: Mayor Friedman
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
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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 MusicFestival at Greystone Mansion and waive the associated hard and soft costs.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
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: APPROVED
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-TOEXCEED 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: APPROVED, AG #66-25
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 othercustomer service initiatives. Costs include one-time professional services, and 36- months of application access.ITEM E-10: APPROVED, AG #67-25 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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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-TOEXCEED 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 purchaseorder 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-1 1: APPROVED, AG #68-25
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: APPROVED
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 theCity 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 thepurchase 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: APPROVED
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Vote on the Council Consent Calendar:
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
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
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.
City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.Council provided their comments.
MOVED Vice Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approveby item G-1 as follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLSCONFIRMING CITY APPROACH TO GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
AND ZONING AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTSWITH PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND VALID PRELIMINARYAPPLICATIONS, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Vice Mayor Nazarian, Mayor Friedman
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Noes: Councilmember Mirisch
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ITEM G-I: ADOPTED, RES #25-R-I 3544
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 Corman reported that he attended the Council Policy Manual and Commission Standardization Ad Hoc Liaison meetings.
Councilmember Mirisch reported on his attendance at the Westside Cities Council ofGovernments meeting and the importance of serving on boards. He also spokeagainst Hamas and Qatar.
Vice Mayor Nazarian spoke about the October 7 massacre and the murder of hostages. She also reported on the Commission Standardization and Council PolicyManual Ad Hoc Liaison meetings and SCAG Policy Committee meeting. She also spoke about meeting Deputy Mayor Yuna Kashi Zadeh of Scandicci, Italy. Vice Mayor Nazarian also reported on the Miami Business Development trip.
Mayor Friedman also spoke about the Miami Business Development trip.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. 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-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
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J. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Friedman adjourned the meeting in memory of Ray Flade, a longtime resident of BeverlyHills.
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025.
There being no further business, Mayor Friedman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 22 day of April, 2025
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HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYORIChair
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