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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 September 16, 2025
7:09 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/Parking Authority 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: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Alan Block, Cultural Heritage Commission
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/Parking Authority 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 August 19, 2025.
ITEM D-1
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates August 29, 2025 to September 8, 2025.
Item E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates August 29, 2025 to September 8, 2025.
Item E-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPECIFIC NOISE SOURCES AND REGULATIONS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: The ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to explicitly include generators in the list of regulated equipment and adding an exemption for emergency or standby generators, allowing for a higher permissible noise level during installation and operation.
Item E-3 Agenda Report
4. RENEWING ITS MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and introduce the ordinance by title only for first reading. This ordinance renews the Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory listing items in use by the Police Department in accordance with Government Code § 7071(d)(1).
Item E-4 Agenda Report
5. AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and introduce the ordinance by title only for first reading. This ordinance authorizes the acquisition of additional equipment identified in the Military Equipment Inventory, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071. Staff recommends that the City Council review the attached "Military Equipment Inventory," which outlines the items requested by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
6. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUNSET THE CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: Requesting to adopt an Ordinance to sunset the Charitable Solicitations Commission and find the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Item E-6 Agenda Report
7. ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (ONE BEVERLY HILLS) OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2. - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This is the second reading, for adoption, of the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes on the property owners within the One Beverly Hills specific plan area.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
8. DESIGNATION OF THE CITY’S VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2025 CALCITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND APPROVE HOTEL ACCOMODATION REQUEST.
Comment: This item designates the City's voting delegate and alternates for the 2025 CalCities Annual Conference.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. 9800 - 9900 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD STREET TREE MASTER PLAN.
Comment: This report provides the background information and recommendation by the Public Works Commission to establish a replacement tree for South Santa Monica Boulevard from Wilshire Boulevard to South Moreno Drive to fill vacant tree wells and future replacement of existing Ficus trees as they decline.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. AN AGREEMENT WITH RTS SOLUTIONZ, INC. FOR ADDITIONS TO THE AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM IN THE CITY'S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND RELATED SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $323,093.41.
Comment: Provides for critical updates to the Emergency Operations Center's core audiovisual infrastructure, replacing end-of-life equipment. This essential upgrade will ensure enhanced reliability, efficiency, and long-term viability for the EOC's critical operations.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURCHASE ORDER IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $685,014 TO J. BEN BOURGEOIS PRODUCTIONS, INC., FOR THE RODEO DRIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION ON RODEO DRIVE.
Comment: Request to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $685,014 to J. Ben Bourgeois Productions, Inc., for the 2025 Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Rodeo Drive Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. A LEASE WITH FEARLESS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AT 9400 S. SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 300; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE OF A CORRESPONDING BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a lease agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Fearless Management Corporation at 9400 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. 345 N. BEVERLY DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT WITH ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $186,670.00; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE PROJECT BY SKIDATA, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $5,634,155.28; 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-13 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE RECREATION AND PARKS CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR THE LA CIENEGA PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT.
Comment: Staff is seeking City Council approval on the design development of the La Cienega Playground replacement project allowing staff to move forward with preparing construction documents for bidding in November.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 20, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of August 28, 2025 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 30, 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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