STUDY SESSION AGENDA

Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Teleconference Location:
5122 Morningside Drive
Houston, TX77005


April 5, 2016
2:30 p.m.
 
A - DIRECTION


1. Schedule of City Council Meeting Dates Through December 2016
This item schedules the upcoming City Council Meeting dates through December 2016.


Item A-1 Staff Report
 
2. Parcels 12 & 13 Update
An oral report will be provided by Mayor Mirisch and Councilmember Gold.


Item A-2 Staff Report
 
3. Request by Mayor Mirisch Seeking City Council Support for the Development of an Autonomous Vehicle Program That Includes a City-Sponsored Forum at the Annenberg Center
Expands the City's autonomous vehicle (AV) program to address the 'first and last mile' issues as it relates to the extension of the Purple Line to the City. As envisioned, the program would include a fleet of City-owned AVs that would transport residents to and from Metro station in an attempt to reduce traffic and improve parking. The proposed forum would include panel discussions by experts and demonstrations of AVs.


Item A-3 Staff Report
 
4. Request by Mayor Mirisch for City Council Review of the Planning Commission’s Decision Approving a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Development Plan Review, and Density Bonus Permit to Allow the Construction of a 4-story, 8-unit Condominium Building on the Property Located at 250 North Crescent Drive
On March 10, 2016, the Planning Commission approved a Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Development Plan Review, and Density Bonus Permit to allow the construction of a new 4-story, 8-unit condominium building on the property located at 250 North Crescent Drive. Mayor Mirisch has requested that the City Council discuss whether there is support from a majority of the Council to call the Planning Commission’s decision up for review by the City Council.


Item A-4 Staff Report
 
5. Request for Direction Regarding Donor Recognition for the Dog Park
The Recreation and Parks Commission has recommended recognition levels for donations to the dog park. Recognition will be permanent on a wall with size and placement of recognition corresponding to the size of the donation. Staff seeks City Council's direction.


Item A-5 Staff Report
 
6. Fiscal Year 2015/16 Mid-Year Budget Status Report
First Agendized March 1, 2016

Staff will report on the status of City's revenues and expenditures through December 2015 and on the current available General Fund ending balance.


Item A-6 Staff Report
 
7. Review of Pension and Retiree Medical Unfunded Liabilities and Options for Reducing These Liabilities
First Agendized March 1, 2016

Staff will provide an update on the status of the City's unfunded liabilities for both the pension and retiree medical ("Other Post-employment Benefits" or OPEB) programs, and ask for direction on the establishment of an irrevocable trust to manage these liabilities.


Item A-7 Staff Report
 
8. Request by Vice Mayor Krasne to Discuss Short Term Rentals
This report provides information on the current regulation of short term rentals in the City of Beverly Hills.  Vice Mayor Krasne is asking the City Council to consider modifying the City's regulations to allow limited rentals in single family areas where the owner of the property remains on the premises during the rental period.


Item A-8 Staff Report
 
B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None


C - INFORMATION


9. Beverly Hills Bike Share Pilot Program
Provides Traffic & Parking Commission recommendations for bike share station locations.


Item C-9 Staff Report
 
10. Regional Development Projects Report – City Council Quarterly Update
Quarterly report on regional projects in adjacent jurisdictions.


Item C-10 Staff Report
 
11. LA County Park Needs Assessment
Provide results of the City’s support of the County's efforts to collect county-wide input regarding individual assessments of local and County-provided recreational facilities through the LA County Park Needs Assessment.


Item C-11 Staff Report