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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

AGENDA

JOINT MEETING OF THE ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY

June 6, 2016

7:00 PM
 
 
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



A.
ROLL CALLS



B.
PRESENTATIONS

1.
PRESENTATION - KidUnity kids will present their ideas for renovating La Cienega Park

2.
KEY TO THE CITY PRESENTATION to Former Mayor Allan Alexander

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.



C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

1.
TELEPHONE CALL-IN (310.285.1020)  (Members of the public are invited to place telephone calls to comment on issues that do not appear on the evening’s agenda.  The City Council/Parking Authority will take up to three telephone calls per meeting.  Comments on the evening’s agenda must be made in person as the item comes before the City Council/Parking Authority.)

2.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS.  Any person wishing to address the City Council/Parking Authority on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time.  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 complete a speaker’s card and give it to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting.  Please use the microphone provided, clearly stating your name for the official record and courteously limiting your remarks to three (3) minutes so others may have the opportunity to speak as well.

3.
REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER

4.
CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS



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.
 


MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:

“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows”
 

Minutes

1.
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of January 5, 2016.




E.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR

Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
 


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 of April 19, 2016.


2.
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session of May 17, 2016.


3.
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 2016.


4.
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2016.
Demands Paid

5.
REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, report dated May 7 – May 27, 2016.


6.
PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, report dated June 6, 2016.
Other Business


ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

None
 

RESOLUTION:

None
 

APPROVAL OF:

7.
AGREEMENT WITH FERGUSON, PRAET & SHERMAN, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO CERTAIN LITIGATION MATTERS; AND

APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.

Comment: This agreement with Ferguson, Praet & Sherman, A Professional Corporation is to provide special counsel services related to certain litigation matters.

8.
AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO CERTAIN LITIGATION MATTERS.

Comment: This agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is to provide special counsel services related to certain litigation matters.

9.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR EMPLOYEE RELATIONS LABOR ISSUES.

Comment: This agreement provides for Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to continue providing certain services regarding labor relation issues.  

10.
A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE BEVERLY HILLS COURIER TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $60,000.

Comment: This change order will increase the funds to the City's blanket purchase order for the Beverly Hills Courier in the amount of $10,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $60,000 for advertising and notices for Fiscal Year 2015-16, due to additional advertisement and notice placements.



F.
PUBLIC HEARING 


TO SET:

1.
HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT’S APRIL 13, 2016 DETERMINATION REGARDING VIEW PRESERVATION ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION AT 1200 STEVEN WAY.

Comment: On April 26, 2016, a timely appeal was filed by the property owner of 1211 Laurel Way contesting the Community Development Department's determination that new construction at 1200 Steven Way will not substantially disrupt views of the Los Angeles basin from the property at 1211 Laurel Way. Staff recommends setting a hearing date of June 21, 2016.

2.
HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APRIL 28, 2016 DECISION APPROVING A CENTRAL R-1 PERMIT ALLOWING A REDUCED REAR SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9570 VIRGINIA PLACE.

Comment: On May 10, 2016, a timely appeal was filed by a neighboring property owner regarding the Planning Commission's decision approving a Central R-1 Permit for the subject property. Staff recommends setting a hearing date of July 5, 2016.


TO CONSIDER:

3.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DINING FACILITY IN A NONCONFORMING HOTEL TO BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OPEN AIR DINING AREA THAT WOULD BE SERVED BY EXISTING PARKING SUPPLY AND VALET OPERATIONS, AND AN EXTENDED HOURS PERMIT TO ALLOW A NONCONFORMING HOTEL RESTAURANT, OPEN AIR DINING AREA, AND ROOFTOP USE TO OPERATE DURING EXTENDED HOURS AT 9291 BURTON WAY (L’ERMITAGE HOTEL), AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

Comment: On May 2, 2016, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow a dining facility in a nonconforming hotel to be open to the public; a Development Plan Review to allow the establishment of an open air dining area that would be served by the existing parking supply and valet operations; and an Extended Hours Permit to allow a nonconforming hotel restaurant, open air dining area, and rooftop use to operate during extended hours for the L’Ermitage Hotel. On May 17, the City Council voted to call the matter up for review. Accordingly, this will be a de novo hearing before the City Council on the requested entitlements.













4.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE 2015 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.

Comment: Staff Recommends That City Council Adopt Resolution Of The Council Of The City Of Beverly Hills Adopting The 2015 Urban Water Management Plan.





G.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS

1.
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2016/17 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Comment: It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Operating Budget and Financial Policies for the Parking Authority. 



H.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS

1.
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FY 2016/17 BUDGET 

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017; AND, 

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND 

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE 2016/2017 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

Comment: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the Annual Appropriations Limit, Operating Budget and Financial Policies, and the Capital Improvement Program Budget for the 2016/2017 Fiscal Year.



I.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS

1.
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 5, 2016 
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 5, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 12, 2016
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special Meeting of May 18, 2016
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 18, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of May 26, 2016




J.
OTHER BUSINESS



K.
ADJOURNMENT

The next City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.
 

This meeting will be broadcast on live television, gavel to gavel, on CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT television access Channel BHTV10 Time Warner Cable. This program will be rebroadcast on Tuesday, June 7 at 7pm, and Wednesday, June 8 at 4pm.

City Council meetings are also now available via live webcast through the City's website at www.beverlyhills.org.