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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

April 20, 2017

7:00 PM
 
 
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



A.
ROLL CALL



B.
PRESENTATIONS

1.
60-SECOND BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT – Live Nation

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.
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 Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 28, 2017.
Demands Paid

2.
REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, report dated March 18 – April 11, 2017.


3.
PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, report dated April 20, 2017.
Other Business


ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

4.
AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNAGE DURING SUBWAY CONSTRUCTION. Second Reading - For Adoption.

Comment: The proposed Ordinance would amend the municipal code to allow temporary signage for certain businesses and properties during subway construction. Pursuant to the provisions set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from CEQA.


RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

5.
SELECTING AND DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 4 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.

Comment: The Mayor requests Councilmember Wunderlich to serve as the alternate on the Board of Directors for Sanitation District No. 4.


APPROVAL OF:

6.
REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAY 3-5, 2017.

Comment: This item is to designate Councilmember John Mirisch as  the City’s delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly meeting on May 3-5, 2017 and Councilmember Lester Friedman as the alternate.

7.
AGREEMENT WITH ASTEME LEARNING CENTER FOR MATH AND SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP INSTRUCTION THROUGH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT VARIOUS CITY PARKS AND BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCATIONS.

Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve a one year agreement with an option for two additional one-year extensions with City Manager’s approval for vendor to conduct math and science summer camp instruction through the Community Services Department in the amount not to exceed $40,000 per year for a total Agreement in the not to exceed amount of $120,000.

8.
AGREEMENT WITH AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC JET PRINT SYSTEM; AND

APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $60,680.

Comment: Staff recommends approval of an Agreement with Avery Dennison Corporation for the purchase of a traffic sign printer and related training and approval of a Purchase Order in a not-to-exceed amount of $60,680.

9.
AGREEMENT WITH ARCHER NORRIS, PLC FOR LITIGATION SERVICES.

Comment: Michael Nebenzahl has joined the law firm of Archer Norris, PLC and dissolved the Law Offices of Michael R. Nebenzahl. This Agreement will continue his services.  There will be no change to the rates.

10.
A. REQUEST TO APPROPRIATE $114,544 FROM THE FINE ART FUND TO COVER COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF THE ART PIECE WORLD ON HIND LEGS BY WILLIAM KENTRIDGE; AND

B. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH LA PACKING FOR THE STORAGE AND INSTALLATION OF WORLD ON HIND LEGS BY WILLIAM KENTRIDGE; AND

C. APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,154 WITH LA PACKING FOR TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $98,154

Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate $114,544 from the Fine Art Fund to cover costs for the storage, lighting, installation and creation of a base for the William Kentridge art piece entitled World on Hind Legs. Additionally, staff asks the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment and a purchase order with LA Packing to install the art piece.

11.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH WMM ASSOCIATES FOR CONSULTANT DESIGN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE POLICE FACILITY UPGRADES PROJECT; AND

APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO WMM ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,500 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $126,450.

Comment: WMM Associates has studied and evaluated the existing Police Facility and developed a needs assessment, space standards and staffing projections to help conduct a feasibility study for upgrading the existing facility. Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with WMM Associates for additional professional fees in the amount of $76,500.00 for a revised not to exceed amount of $126,450.00 to complete the next phase to develop a masterplan for facility upgrades including potential expansion.

12.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ROY J. SHLEMON & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED GENERAL TECHNICAL GEOLOGIC AND SEISMIC PEER REVIEW CONSULTING SERVICES; AND

APPROVAL OF CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO ROY J. SHLEMON & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE ORDER AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE SERVICES DESCRIBED.

Comment: This amendment allows the consultant, Roy J. Shlemon & Associates, Inc. to provide additional services to the City including services related to the Metro Transit Authority (MTA)-inferred faults report and review of the Beverly Hills Unified School District's El Rodeo School Seismic Investigation. The cost to perform these services has been approved as an ongoing annual expenditure in the Council-approved budget for the Community Development Department.


13.
A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,500 FOR A REVISED PURCHASE ORDER TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $61,500 WITH ACCOUNTEMPS FOR AS-NEEDED TEMPORARY STAFFING.

Comment: Staff is recommending a Change Purchase Order in the amount of $11,500 for a revised Purchase Order total not to exceed amount of $61,500 for temporary staffing to assist with the Public Works Department's accounting work.



E.
PUBLIC HEARING


TO SET:

None
 

TO CONSIDER:

1.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DECLARING AND IMPLEMENTING STAGE C WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES.

Comment: This Resolution changes the City's existing Stage "D" water conservation measures to a Stage "C," along with modified watering days and water use restrictions.

2.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-3-3107 REGARDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ROOFTOP USES ON COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. First Reading - For Introduction.

Comment: Consider the Planning Commission's recommendation for modifications to roof-top use regulations. The Ordinance is the result of a Zone Text Amendment request by an applicant for a new roof-top use at 228 South Beverly Drive. 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.  It is recommended the item be continued to the May 2, 2017 City Council Meeting. 

3.
2016 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL REPORT.

Comment: State Required annual report to City Council on implementation of the City's General Plan. It is recommended the item be continued to the May 2, 2017 City Council Meeting. 



F.
CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS

1.
UPDATE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF AMENDED RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE AND REQUEST OF APPROPRIATION OF $250,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR INITIATION OF PROGRAM, INCLUDING NOTICING AND CONSULTING SERVICES.

Comment: Staff will update City Council on actions taken to create a database and Rental Registry; request an appropriation of $250,000 for initiation of the program; and request appointment of an Ad Hoc committee to review and select a consultant to facilitate tenant/landlord dialogue sessions.

2.
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE RELOCATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH SECTION 2 OF THE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION PROJECT.

Comment: This report recommends that the City Council authorize Staff to issue the necessary permits to Southern California Edison and its Contractors for the relocation of underground utilities which must be completed in advance of future construction of the Wilshire/Rodeo Station.



G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS

1.
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 27, 2017
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 28, 2017
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 6, 2017
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of April 6, 2017




H.
OTHER BUSINESS



I.
ADJOURNMENT

The next regular City Council meeting will be held on May 2, 2017.
 

This meeting will be broadcast live, gavel to gavel, on CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Municipal Government access BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable. This program will be rebroadcast on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 3pm, Sunday, April 23, 2017 beginning at noon and Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8pm.

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