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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
September 30, 2025
7:05 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
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- 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. PROCLAMATION: The City of Beverly Hills recognizes the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
2. PROCLAMATION: Proclamation to Recognize October as National Arts & Humanities Month.
3. PROCLAMATION: California’s 175th Anniversary of Statehood.
4. RECOGNITION: Good Shepherd Catholic School 95th Year.
5. RECOGNITION: Barry Pressman, Vice Chair, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
6. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Amir Dar, Public Works Commission.
7. 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.
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 Special Study Session Meeting of September 9, 2025.
Item D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Meeting of September 9, 2025.
Item D-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 9, 2025 to September 22, 2025.
Item D-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 9, 2025 to September 22, 2025.
Item D-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. REJECTING IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS ALONG LOMA LINDA DRIVE ADJACENT TO 1184 LOMA LINDA DRIVE AND 1193 LOMA LINDA DRIVE, FINDING PROPOSED ACCESS EASEMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN, AND APPROVING TWO REPLACEMENT AGREEMENTS CONTAINING IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS ALONG LOMA LINDA DRIVE ADJACENT TO 1184 LOMA LINDA DRIVE AND 1193 LOMA LINDA DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AND CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO ACCEPT DEDICATION OF THE EASEMENTS.
Comment: This is a request to City Council to approve a slight modification to the easements adjacent to 1184 and 1193 Loma Linda Drive that were previously approved in 2017.
Item D-5 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
6. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT (ANTHONY (TONY) KRANTZ AND ROXANA RASTEGAR).
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council appoint Anthony (Tony) Krantz and Roxana Rastegar to the Arts and Culture Commission for an initial two-year term to fill two vacancies on the commission.
Item D-6 Agenda Report
7. THE SALARY SCHEDULE REFLECTING ALL CITY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS; AND
APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ONE-TIME GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $39,090.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the salary schedule reflecting all City job classifications and associated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employees' Retirement System requirements of Government Code Section 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. Staff also recommends that the City Council approve a one-time General Fund appropriation of $39,090 for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Item D-7 Agenda Report
8. REQUEST TO WAIVE 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 in the amount of $7,133 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.
Item D-8 Agenda Report
9. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KPFF, INC. DBA KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS PHASE 2; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,840.50 FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $186,836.50.
Comment: This amendment to the agreement with KPFF is for additional engineering design and construction support services for the Rodeo Drive Bollards Phase 2 project.
Item D-9 Agenda Report
10. A PURCHASE ORDER TO BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC. IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $990,397.60 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FREIGHTLINER M2 RESCUE AMBULANCES; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $990,397.60 FROM THE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE ORDER TO BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council find that the conformance with the bidding procedures in the Municipal Code would be contrary to the best interests of the City, waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council procurement contract, and approve a purchase order and an appropriation from the vehicle replacement fund in the amount of $990,397.60 to Braun Northwest, Inc. for the purchase of specified replacement Fire Department Rescue Ambulances.
Item D-10 Agenda Report
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, FOR THE BEVERLY & REXFORD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,634,832.00; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,898,315.20 TO PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: This contract is for the installation of a new traffic signal system at the intersection of Beverly Drive and Rexford Drive and construction of new sidewalk along the east side of Beverly Drive between Rexford Drive and Coldwater Cañon Park.
Item D-11 Agenda Report
12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,703,945.00; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,974,339.50 TO SUPERIOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Construction contract award for the replacement of all pavement markings within the City of Beverly Hills to be performed annually for a period of three years.
Item D-12 Agenda Report
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INTERIOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,176,795; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: This contract with PCL Construction Services, Inc. for the Planning Division Remodel at City Hall and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,176,795 will cover remodeling of 4,745 square feet of staff offices and includes new offices, work stations, a conference room, and creating a new code-compliant lactation room, as well as lighting replacement with energy efficient light fixtures, improvements to staff workroom and kitchen area.
Item D-13 Agenda Report
14. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE FIRE STATION NO. 1 VENTILATION UPGRADES PROJECT WITH AC PROS, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $336,226.70; 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 Notice of Completion.
Item D-14 Agenda Report
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING CHAPTER 3 (ZONING) OF TITLE 10 (PLANNING AND ZONING) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS, AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); - First Reading - For Introduction; AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO ADOPT OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS (ODS) FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING PROJECTS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND FINDING THE RESOLUTION EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Adoption of Objective Design Standards that apply to new multi-family residential developments and a cleanup ordinance for certain multi-family development standards, as directed by the Housing Element.
Item E-1 Agenda Report
2. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE IMPASSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND BEVERLY HILLS MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION; AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS IMPLEMENTING THE TERMS OF ITS LAST, BEST AND FINAL OFFER TO THE BEVERLY HILLS MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (BHM&P).
Comment: Consider public testimony and provide direction regarding the impasse process with the Beverly Hills Management and Professional Association regarding proposed changes to the Pay for Performance (PFP) program and consideration of whether to implement the City's Last, Best and Final Offer.
Item E-2 Agenda Report
F.
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 G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special Meeting of September 3, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of September 11, 2025 Item G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for October 28, 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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