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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 August 5, 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. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS – Dr. Sandwich
2. RECOGNITION – Former Mayor Les Bronte
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT – Negar Kamara, Traffic and Parking Commission
4. 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
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. A LEASE WITH EIJ INC. DBA BEVERLY HILLS WATCH COMPANY AT 439 N. CAÑON DRIVE, SUITE 209.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a lease agreement by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and EIJ Inc. DBA Beverly Hills Watch Company at 439 N. Cañon Drive, Suite 209.
Item D-1
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 Study Session Meeting of July 1, 2025.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 1, 2025.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of July 15, 2025.
Item E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025.
REVISED Item E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates July 8, 2025 to July 28, 2025 Item E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates July 8, 2025 to July 28, 2025 Item E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. 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). - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to modify and further restrict use regulations applicable to short term rentals in residential zones.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. RESCINDING RESOLUTION 83-R-6687 AND RESOLUTION 86-R-7416 AND ADOPTING NEW PROCEDURES RELATING TO EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS.
Comment: Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution rescinding the Employer-Employee Relations Resolutions 83-R-6687 and 86-R-7416 and adopt a new Employer-Employee Relations rules.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
9. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM.
Comment: This agreement provides for a countywide Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Event scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AGREEMENT WITH OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR ESCALATOR REPLACEMENT AT 450 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $761,674; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This agreement with Otis Elevator Company replaces the damaged escalator and surrounding areas resulting from an automobile collision on the B-1 Level escalator area at the 450 N. Crescent Parking Structure.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH HUMA AHMED.
Comment: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement between Huma Ahmed and the City.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. APPROPRIATION FROM THE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 TO SUPPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT, DELL ISILON SERVER MAINTENANCE.
Comment: Request the approval of Asset Forfeiture funds for Police Department equipment and recruitment outreach activities.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO SWARCO MCCAIN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,535.44 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $155,535.44 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirement as it is in the best interest of the City and approve a Change Purchase Order in the amount of $80,535.44 to Swarco McCain, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal system components, including retroreflective traffic signal backplates for enhanced visibility.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TRUELINE CONSTRUCTION & SURFACING, INC., FOR THE ROXBURY PARK AND LA CIENEGA TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $551,557.67; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This contract with Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the tennis courts re-surfacing project and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,557.67 will continue the resurfacing of all tennis courts at a five-year frequency, which includes conversion of four total tennis courts into 16 pickleball courts (one at Roxbury Park Tennis Facility and three at La Cienega Tennis Center).
Item E-14 agenda Report
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC. FOR THE 1959 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD. SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $557,737; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This contract with Concept Consultant, Inc. for the Site Improvements at 1959 S. La Cienega Blvd. and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $557,737 will cover site improvements for creating a new surface parking lot, including, but not limited to, new paving, landscaping, site lighting, automatic vehicular gate and perimeter fencing.
Item E-15 Agenda Report
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. POLICE FACILITY DIGITAL EVIDENCE & RECORDS REMODEL PROJECT WITH RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $243,679.55; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. THE BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECT AT 1959 S. LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD WITH UNLIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $187,511.70; AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
C. THE LIBRARY CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2 WITH KYA SERVICES LLC IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $176,884.98; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the described contract work and authorization of the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
Item E-16 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECEMBER 12, 2024 DECISION APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EIGHT-STORY, 52-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A DUAL JURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN BOTH BEVERLY HILLS AND LOS ANGELES WHERE 12 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN BEVERLY HILLS AND 40 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN LOS ANGELES, AND A R-4 PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WALKWAY AT 412 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE; AND A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A NEW EIGHT-STORY, 52-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A DUAL JURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN BOTH BEVERLY HILLS AND LOS ANGELES WHERE 12 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN BEVERLY HILLS AND 40 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN LOS ANGELES AND A R-4 PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WALKWAY, AT 412 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL.
Comment: This item was continued from the June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving the construction of a new eight-story, 52-unit multi-family residential building at 412 North Oakhurst Drive. Subsequently, a timely appeal of the Planning Commission's decision was filed on December 26, 2024, by Rabbi Ruben Milikan. It is recommended that the City Council hold a de novo public hearing to consider the appeal.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; AND APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Comment: Council to consider adoption of new memoranda of understanding for the City's sworn Police employees of the Police Management Association (PMA) with a term of July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2029 and approval on an appropriation in the amount of $82,000 from the general fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN UPDATED POLICE DEPARTMENT SIGNING BONUS PROGRAM.
Comment: This item requests approval of an updated Police Department Signing Bonus Program to further support the recruitment of Police Officers (Pre-Service and Lateral). The proposed Police Department specific program will be an enhanced version of the City's current program, with increased bonus amounts to attract more candidates in the competitive market for Police Officers.
Item G-2 Agenda Report
3. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH NANCY HUNT-COFFEY TO PROVIDE PAY FOR PERFORMANCE AND TO EXTEND MS. HUNT-COFFEY’S EMPLOYMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT.
Comment: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement between Nancy Hunt-Coffey and the City. The City Attorney’s Office further recommends that the City Council approve an extension of Ms. Hunt-Coffey’s lease agreement.
Item G-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 H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 8, 2025 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 18, 2025 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of June 24, 2025 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of June 25, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of July 10, 2025
Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 19, 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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