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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

November 15, 2016

7:00 PM
 
 
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



A.
ROLL CALL



B.
PRESENTATIONS

1.
PROCLAMATION for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

2.
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 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.)

2.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS.  Any person wishing to address the City Council 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 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 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.
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 September 20, 2016.
Demands Paid

2.
REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, report dated October 22 – November 4, 2016.


3.
PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, report dated November 15, 2016.
Other Business


ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

4.
A.  AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONDITIONALLY ALLOW ALTERNATIVE PARKING FACILITIES TO PROVIDE REQUIRED PARKING IN COMMERCIAL ZONES AS A PILOT PROGRAM.  Second Reading - For adoption.

B.  A DETERMINATION THAT A RESTAURANT OPERATED BY ALAIN DUCASSE MEETS THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE USE FOR WHICH AN ALTERNATIVE PARKING FACILITY IS ALLOWED PROVIDES A LUXURY RESTAURANT SERVICE.

Comment: This Ordinance is the result of a Zone Text Amendment request by the developer of a new restaurant project at 250-260 North Canon Drive to allow alternative parking facilities that may use automobile elevators and mechanical parking lifts to provide required parking in commercial zones through a Conditional Use Permit. The Council also will consider determining that an Alain Ducasse operated restaurant would meet the proposed ordinance's luxury standard requirement. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act, the City Council will also consider adoption of a Class 5 Categorical Exemption.


RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

None
 

APPROVAL OF:

5.
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (ALISSA ROSTON AND JULIAN JAVOR).

Comment: Appoints Alissa Roston and Julian Javor to the Recreation and Parks Commission for an initial two-year term each.

6.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MYDATT, INC., DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK FOR SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES; AND

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $52,305.04 FOR THESE SERVICES; AND

AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION OF $52,305.04 FROM AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THESE SERVICES.

Comment: This amendment will extend the existing agreement to allow the Ambassadors to provide permit, field and facility management at Beverly Hills High School and the three K-8 schools that have available fields and athletic facilities. This is a temporary measure until the terms of the new Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) go into effect in July 2017.

7.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STEGEMAN AND KASTNER, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY-WIDE ENERGY PERFORMANCE UPGRADES PROJECT.

Comment: Staff recommends the City Council to approve Amendment No. 1, which will increase the agreement’s total not-to-exceed amount from $50,000 to $80,000. Under this agreement, Stegeman and Kastner, Inc. is providing project management services related to the energy upgrades provided by Climatec, LLC at various City facilities.    

8.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND RODEO DRIVE, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 MARKETING AND SPECIAL EVENTS; AND

APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 TO RODEO DRIVE, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,075,000.

Comment: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 with Rodeo Drive, Inc. and approval of a change purchase order for $75,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,075,000 for holiday lighting ceremony fireworks and photo activations for the 2016 season.

9.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH UTOPIA WORLDWIDE, INC. FOR HOLIDAY DÉCOR AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; AND

APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,349 TO UTOPIA WORLDWIDE, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $746,925.

Comment: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 with Utopia Worldwide, Inc. and approval of a change purchase order for $97,349 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $746,925 for holiday entertainment and décor enhancements for the 2016 season.

10.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC., D.B.A. NEOGOV FOR HOSTING AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR RECRUITMENT, SELECTION AND TRACKING SOFTWARE; AND,

APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,050 FOR ONBOARDING SERVICES.

Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No.2 and change order in the amount of $18,050 for a total of $30,650 for FY 2016/2017 between the City of Beverly Hills and GovernmentJobs.com, Inc.,D.B.A NeoGov for hosting and operations support services for recruitment, selection and tracking software.

11.
A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $80,000.

Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a change purchase order to the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $30,000 to allow the continuance of animal care and control services during fiscal year 2016-2017. Services include but are not limited to intake and animal care for stray animals and response to calls for service from the City of Beverly Hills for animals at-large, injured, or potentially dangerous.



E.
PUBLIC HEARING


TO SET:

1.
SET HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION APPROVING A VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW, 26-UNIT MULTIFAMILY CONDOMINIUM BUILDING PARTIALLY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES.

Comment: On October 13, 2016, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution conditionally approving a Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Development Plan Review to allow the construction of a 26-unit condominium building located at 332-336 North Oakhurst Drive. An appeal of this decision has been timely filed, and appeal fees have been paid. The next step is for the City Council to set a date at a future meeting for a public hearing to consider the appeal.


TO CONSIDER:

2.
A.  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A WATER SUPPLY FEE. First Reading - For Introduction.

B.  RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES TO ESTABLISH A WATER SUPPLY FEE.

Comment: This ordinance and resolution is to amend the City's Municipal Code and the City's Schedule of Fees and Charges for the establishment of a water supply fee, which would be assessed on new development projects and remodels.


3.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS §5-2-106, §5-2-107, §10-3-1604, §10-3-100, §10-3-2003 AND ADDING BHMC §10-3-1620.3 TO CONDITIONALLY ALLOW ANCILLARY PET BOARDING FACILITIES WITHIN RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. First Reading – For Introduction.

Comment: An Ordinance to create regulations for ancillary pet boarding facilities related to a request at 9388 S. Santa Monica Boulevard.

4.
TWO RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DESIGNATING THE "SALKIN APARTMENT BUILDING NO. 2" AT 328 SOUTH REXFORD DRIVE AND THE "TALLMAN - STERN RESIDENCE" AT 9570 VIRGINIA PLACE AS LOCAL LANDMARKS AND PLACING THE PROPERTIES ON THE BEVERLY HILLS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES; AND

THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF TWO CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.

Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council, on the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Commission and with property owner agreement, adopt two resolutions designating the "Tallman - Stern Residence" at 9570 Virginia Place and the "Salkin Apartment Building No. 2" at 328 S. Rexford Drive as Local Landmarks and placing the two properties on the Beverly Hills Register of Historic Properties.

5.
2015 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT.

Comment: State Required annual report to City Council on implementation of the City’s General Plan.



F.
CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS

None
 


G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS

1.
PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of September 19, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of September 26, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 13, 2016
PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of October 19, 2016
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 20, 2016
FINE ART COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 20, 2016
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 24, 2016
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 25, 2016




H.
OTHER BUSINESS



I.
ADJOURNMENT

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on December 6, 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 Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 8pm, and Friday, November 18, 2016 at 3pm.

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