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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
July 15, 2025
7:04 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 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. 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 may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY – Abigail Mahboubi
2. PROCLAMATION – Fire Chief Gregory Barton will be recognized for his accomplishments and completion of term as President of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills.
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 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 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 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.
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 Study Session Meeting of June 17, 2025.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of June 17, 2025.
Item D-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates June 24, 2025 to July 7, 2025 Item D-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates June 24, 2025 to July 7, 2025 Item D-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
5. A REQUEST TO ADD A THREE-YEAR LIMITED TERM REGULAR PART-TIME PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST POSITION BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND
APPROVAL TO APPROPRIATE THE FULLY BURDENED COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
Comment: The Fire Department is requesting to add a three-year limited term regular part-time Program Operations Specialist to support the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Stop-The-Bleed training classes to the residents, businesses, schools, and the community as a whole.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
6. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND EBSCO INDUSTRIES, INC DBA EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES, LLC FOR LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES THROUGH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of a five-year agreement for acquisition of serials publications and library subscription services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $185,000.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. FOR LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES THROUGH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR CENGAGE LEARNING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,877.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a five-year agreement with Cengage Learning, Inc. for access to various databases and online learning courses and a purchase order for fiscal year 2025-2026 in the amount of $158,877.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. AGREEMENT WITH SAFE SIDEWALKS INCORPORATED DBA PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING FOR SIDEWALK SURVEY INSPECTION AND ON-CALL TRIP HAZARD REMOVAL; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as it is in the best interest of the City and approve a contract and purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 to Safe Sidewalks Incorporated DBA Precision Concrete Cutting pursuant to the City's Sidewalk Maintenance Program.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,057.35 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $102,057.35 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Comment: This increase will cover purchases for critical materials, equipment, software, and components needed to maintain the City's traffic signal infrastructure and ensure continued reliable operation of all controlled intersections.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HOWARD RIDLEY CO., INC. FOR THE BEVERLY/CAÑON GARDEN PARKING STRUCTURE - LEVEL 4 WATERPROOFING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $457,711; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This contract with Howard Ridley Co., Inc. for approval of a contract and purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $457,711 for Level P-4 waterproofing at Beverly/Cañon Gardens Parking Structure will cover crack repairs and waterproofing application by means of grout injections at all wall surfaces where water intrusions have been observed.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ECOBUILD, INC. FOR THE POLICE FACILITY - DISPATCH SUITE REMODEL PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $234,054; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This contract with Ecobuild, Inc. for the Police Facility - Dispatch Suite Remodel Project and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $234,054 will cover new flooring and wall treatments in preparation for installation of new work consoles as well as improvements to the lighting and existing kitchen area.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. FIFTH AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH WINE SOCIETE LLC DBA VIGNES & TERROIRS AT 9400 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: The Fifth Amendment of Lease with Wine Societe LLC DBA Vignes & Terroirs extends the term of the lease for a portion of first floor space at 9400 Santa Monica Boulevard through June 30, 2030.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD SYNTHETIC TURF ALLOWANCES, ADOPT A 15-YEAR PHASE-OUT (AMORTIZATION) PERIOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING PERMITTED FRONT YARD SYNTHETIC TURF INSTALLATIONS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - First Reading - For Introduction Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and introduce the ordinance by title only for first reading. The ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to prohibit synthetic turf in required residential front yards and establishes a 15-year phase-out period for existing installations.? Item E-1 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
A. OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS (ONE BEVERLY HILLS), DESIGNATE IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND NO. 2 THEREIN, AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO PAY THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND/OR PROVIDING CERTAIN FACILITIES, SERVICES AND EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT AND PAY DEBT SERVICE ON BONDED INDEBTEDNESS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT GOALS AND POLICIES AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND B. OF INTENTION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN EACH OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT AREA NOS. 1 AND 2 OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS (ONE BEVERLY HILLS) AND MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT NO FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: The City Council will consider resolutions to initiate the formation of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2025-1 for the One Beverly Hills project and make determinations that no further environmental review is required pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. This action would establish the proposed district boundaries and improvement areas, describe the public facilities and services to be funded, and set the maximum special tax rates and bond amounts for a future landowner vote. This is the first procedural step in establishing a public financing mechanism that would be used to fund project-related public improvements through special taxes levied only on properties within the project site.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES, AMENDING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. – First Reading – For Introduction Comment: California Government Code Section 51179(a)?mandates that a local agency?within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal, must?designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones?within its jurisdiction.
Item F-2 Agenda Report
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS (TRANSIENT USES) FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). – First Reading – For Introduction Comment: This item was continued from the July 1, 2025 Formal Session meeting. The draft ordinance has been updated to reflect the direction provided by the City Council.
Item F-3 Agenda Report
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
5. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
6. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 5, 2025 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 5, 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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