CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210


CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION AGENDA

April 04, 2017
2:30 p.m.
 
 
A - DIRECTION


1. Employee Recognition: Benita Miller
Benita Miller, Events and Filming Supervisor retired from the City on March 30, 2017 after 36 years of service to the City.


Item A-1 Staff Report
 
2. City Council Meeting Dates from April 20, 2017 Through December 2017
This item schedules City Council Meeting dates from April 20, 2017 through December 2017.


Item A-2 Staff Report
 
3. Police Department Staffing Update and Recommendation
This item discusses the findings from the 7WorksCenter staffing study and recommendations.


Item A-3 Staff Report
 
4. Report by Master Arborist at TreeCare LA Regarding Eucalyptus Row Along Civic Center Dr.
The report by the Nick Araya, master arborist from TreeCare, LA will be presented regarding the health and risk factors for the row of Eucalyptus trees located along Civic Center Dr.


Item A-4 Staff Report
 
5. Status of Tree Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Staff will provide an update on the outcome of the review of the tree services request for proposals that was released in November 2016.


Item A-5 Staff Report
 
6. Revisions to Closed Session Agendas
This item proposes revisions to the information provided on closed session agendas to make it more accessible to the public. 


Item A-6 Staff Report
 
7. Request to Add Amenities to the Electric Fountain Location at the Corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevards
The Recreation and Parks Commission seeks City Council input on two additions to The Electric Fountain location; the placement of a commemorative rock recognizing the Tongva Native American Tribe and the installation of the Beverly Hills Shield.


Item A-7 Staff Report
 
B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)

None.


C - INFORMATION


8. Senior Dial-A-Ride And Taxi Subsidy Programs
Proposed strategy for a joint Request for Proposal with the City of West Hollywood.


Item C-8 Staff Report
 
9. Waiving Overdue Library Fines as Part of National Library Week
The Library will be waiving overdue fines as part of the Library's celebration of National Library Week.


Item C-9 Staff Report
 
10. Use of the Municipal Gallery for a Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) Event by the Consulate General of Israel
The City will waive facility fees for the use of the Municipal Gallery on May 2, 2017. This is an informational report.


Item C-10 Staff Report
 
11. Membership to the California Contract Cities Association
Provides information on the benefits of membership to the California Contract Cities Association.


Item C-11 Staff Report