Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 235-1195 (participant code 105093). Written public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentRSC@beverlyhills.org. Oral public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020. Live meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at wwww.beverlyhills.org/watchlive. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact (310) 285-2550 prior to the meeting for assistance.


 
 
 
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting
455 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

AGENDA

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
6:00 p.m.

Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the Meeting at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093).

How to Submit Public Comment:

Members of the public may provide written public comment by sending comments to the Rent Stabilization Commission Recording Secretary at commentRSC@beverlyhills.org. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. Public comment can be offered during the meeting by calling 310-285-1020.

Comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Commission’s discretion. Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time.

It is recommended that public written comments be submitted prior to the posted meeting date/time. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Commission.

If a written comment is received after the agenda item is heard, but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting, but will not be read into the record.

In order to have written material included in the Commissioners’ mailed Agenda Packet, the material must be received by staff no later than 8 calendar days before the date of the Hearing.

OPEN MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items not on the Agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. By State law, the Commission may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Consideration, Potential Modification and Approval of Minutes - Consideration of Minutes of the Rent Stabilization Commission special meeting of October 7, 2020.

Tab 1 - RSC October 7, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes

2. Consideration, Potential Modification and Approval of Minutes - Consideration of Minutes of the Rent Stabilization Commission regular meeting of October 7, 2020.

Tab 2 - RSC October 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES

3. City of Beverly Hills Housing Element Update  Staff from the Planning Division will provide an overview of the Housing Element Update project.

Tab 3 - City of Beverly Hills Housing Element Update

CONTINUED BUSINESS - No items

NEW BUSINESS


4. Discussion of Rules of Procedure for Rent Stabilization Commission Meetings.  Presentation by the City Attorney’s office regarding rules of procedure for Commission meetings.

Tab 4 - Discussion of Rules of Procedure

5. Consideration, Potential Modification and Adoption of Resolution of the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Commission Declining to Recommend that the City Council add a Cash for Keys Disclosure Notice Requirement to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the City’s Municipal Code. - This resolution sets forth the recommendation of the Commission made on October 7, 2020 to not recommend to the City Council that Chapters 5 and 6 of Title 4 of the City’s Municipal Code be amended to add a cash for keys disclosure notice requirement.

Tab 5 - Cash for Keys Resolution

6. Consideration of a Resolution of the Beverly Hills Rent Stabilization Commission Adopting a Conflict of Interest Code Containing Designated Positons and Disclosure Categories.  This resolution adopts a conflict of interest code of the Rent Stabilization Commission pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 81000, et seq.).

Tab 6 - Conflict of Interest Code

7. Discussion and Recommendations to the Beverly Hills City Council Regarding possible amendments to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the City’s Municipal Code regarding current relocation fee amounts. - Staff seeks reccomendations regarding potential amendments to Chapters 5 and 6 of Title 4 of the City’s Municipal Code related to the relocation fee amounts in connection with the no-fault eviction provisions of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. 

Tab 7 - Relocation Fees

PROJECT UPDATES

8. Rent Stabilization Division Monthly Staff Report for September 2020  Staff seeks to inform the Rent Stabilization Commission on the Rent Stabilization Division’s monthly activity.

Tab 8 - Rent Stabilization Division Monthly Staff Report

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

9. Upcoming Appeal Hearing and Rent Stabilization Commission 2021 Draft Meeting Schedule

Tab 9 - RSC 2021 Draft Meeting Schedule

ADJOURNMENT