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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING

January 22, 2018

7:00 PM*
 
 
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE



A.
ROLL CALLS



B.
PRESENTATIONS

1.
CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT 
- Recreation and Parks Commission - Judie Fenton

2.
PROCLAMATION Recognizing the Blood Drive at Beverly Vista School

3.
PROCLAMATION for Homeowner’s Exemption Awareness Month

4.
RECOGNITION to the Co-hosts and Co-chairs of the Second Burberry Event, Raising Funds for Beverly Gardens Park

5.
RECOGNITION to Cheryl Saban for sponsoring a Holiday Shopping Soiree, Raising $10,000 for Beverly Gardens Park

6.
60-SECOND BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT – Sprinkles Cupcakes

7.
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 December 19, 2017.
Other Business


APPROVAL OF:

2.
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHAFFEL GROUP, INC. FOR BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY.

Comment: Staff recommends approval of a broker services agreement with The Schaffel Group, Inc., to assist the Parking Authority with potential acquisition of real property. This continues broker services previously approved by the Parking Authority.



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 December 5, 2017.


2.
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 9, 2018.
Demands Paid

3.
REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, report dated December 23, 2017 – January 5, 2018.


4.
PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, report dated January 22, 2018.
Other Business


ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

None
 

RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

5.
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES & CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018.

Comment: This item allows for the Department of Motor Vehicles $1 increase to the administrative fee for the recording of the Notice of Delinquent Parking/Toll Violation on the vehicle registration records.


APPROVAL OF:

6.
A GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,340.96; AND

APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER TO BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,340.96 PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT 644-17.

Comment: Pursuant to the terms of Agreement 644-17, regarding an oil well plugging and abandonment project, the City will advance the School District for costs incurred for project work. This Item authorizes a purchase order to advance School District expenses already incurred starting July 1, 2017 in the amount of $533,340.96.

7.
AGREEMENT WITH LUHRING AUGUSTINE, AS AGENT FOR TOM FRIEDMAN, FOR THE CREATION, SALE AND ASSIGNMENT OF ALL RIGHTS FOR THE ARTISTIC WORK ENTITLED "TAKEAWAY".

APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER AND APPROPRIATION OF $680,000 FROM THE FINE ART FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE AND FOR ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION COSTS.

Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Luhring Augustine Gallery and appropriate $680,000 from the Fine Art Fund to cover costs for the crating, shipping, storage, lighting, installation, and creation of a base for the Tom Friedman art piece entitled Takeaway.

8.
AGREEMENT WITH RODEO REALTY, INC. FOR RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES.

Comment: After conducting a Request for Proposals process (RFP# 17-53), staff recommends City Council approval of a residential real estate brokerage services agreement with Rodeo Realty, Inc. for the sale of the City-owned property located at 265 South La Peer Drive in Beverly Hills. The commission will be a percentage of the sale price.

9.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN FUEL CONNECTION, INC. FOR UPGRADE OF REMAINING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS FROM CT 2000'S TO CT 4000'S (FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2) IN VARIOUS PARKING STRUCTURES; AND

APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $82,190.

Comment: This amendment will increase the consideration amount for upgrades to fourteen electric vehicle chargers in the City and Parking Authority's parking garages.

10.
AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CANYON SPRINGS ENTERPRISES DBA RSH CONSTRUCTION FOR THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION PHASE 1 - BID# 17-59; AND

APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $97,920.00; AND

APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $97,920.00; AND

APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR.

Comment: Staff recommends City Council to award a contract to , for the not to exceed amount of $97,920.00, for draining, removing sediments, clean and perform an interior inspection to determine necessary improvement required for rehabilitation of the existing Thermal Energy Storage Tank. The existing 350,000 Gallon Thermal Energy Storage tank serves existing chillers located in the City's central plant.

11.
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO WONDRIES FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $175,176.66 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES, ONE (1) POLICE PATROL VEHICLE, AND ONE (1) FIRE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER VEHICLE.

Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) bid process, and move to approve a purchase order in the amount of $175,176.66 to Wondries Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles.

12.
APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND REVENUE TO FUND AN EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM FOR TOW SERVICES.

Comment:  Per the recommendation of the Finance Department, staff requests that the City Council appropriate funds from the General Fund to add an expenditures line item for City’s towing services company in order to better track all reimbursements collected on behalf of the vendor by the City



F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING


TO SET:

None
 

TO CONSIDER:

1.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING A FINAL STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FORTY-FOURTH YEAR (2018-2019) FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AS AMENDED.

Comment: This is the City's annual application for funds from the Los Angeles County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The $163,927 will continue to support City programs benefiting low to moderate-income residents.



G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS

None
 


H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS

1.
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 18, 2017
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 4, 2018
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 4, 2018




I.
OTHER BUSINESS



J.
ADJOURNMENT

The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2018.
 
*Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live.

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