| A - DIRECTION |
1. Review of the Beverly Hills Taxicab Franchise Request for Proposal (RFP) Review Panel Recommendations, Evaluation Process and Proposed Changes with Respect to Matters Governing Taxicab Service
Staff to report on the Taxicab Franchise RFP process and the review panel recommendations to the City Council, Award of Franchise based on the criteria set forth in RFP 14-36, proposed revisions to relevant sections of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC), and proposed franchise agreements.
2. Commission Structure Review Update
This report provides an update from the Ad Hoc Committee regarding the Commission structure, which includes a training curriculum and a meeting format to promote uniformity and transparency.
3. Positive Change Not Spare Change Update
Review progress of outreach efforts and discuss areas that still need improvement
4. Information regarding Fine Art Commission recommendation to locate the Center Obelisk by Joan Brown in the north east planter of the Rexford entry to the Civic Center parking structure.
The Fine Art Commission recommends adjusting the proposed location of the Center Obelisk from the south east planter, as was recommended at the December 4, 2012 City Council meeting, to the north east planter of the Rexford entry to the Civic Center parking structure. Unless City Council directs otherwise, staff will proceed with the plans to install the Obelisk in this revised location.
| B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING) |
None at this time.
| C - INFORMATION |
5. Information regarding Fine Art Commission recommendation to adjust the language of the revised Fine Art Ordinance.
The Fine Art Commission has considered the feedback from City Council on the revisions to the Fine Art Ordinance. The Fine Art Commission recommends that the Fine Art requirement be triggered at $500,000, rather than $250,000. In addition, the commission recommends deleting the requirement to post a security deposit if the building permit value is $250,000 in case the fine art obligation is triggered within one year. Unless Council directs otherwise, staff will proceed with this adjustment and prepare the ordinance for final readings.
6. Pilot Bicycle Route Project Update
Update on the Burton Way and North Crescent Drive pilot bicycle route project and restriping of bike lanes.
7. Grand Re-opening Event of Coach Rodeo Drive on Thursday, December 11, 2014
Transmits information regarding Coach's re-opening event to be held on the rooftop of the 9510 Brighton Way parking structure on Thursday, December 11, 2014
8. Sustainability Plan Update
This report transmits an update on the City's accomplishments as it relates to the 2009 Sustainability Plan.