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 3, 2021
6:00
p.m.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), 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).
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Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber or Commission meeting room is subject to having their image and/or voice displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity. |
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How to Submit Public Comment: |
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Email: commentRSC@beverlyhills.org |
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To watch video live: https://www.beverlyhills.org/live |
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It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Rent Stabilization Commission Recording Secretary by 4:00 PM on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Rent Stabilization Commission. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email. |
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In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. |
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The Commission may act on any item listed on the agenda. |
OPEN MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
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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
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With the concurrence of the Commission, the Chair may choose to amend the order of the items on the agenda. |
CONSENT CALENDAR
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CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - Consideration of Minutes of the Rent Stabilization Commission regular meeting of October 6, 2021. |
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RESOLUTION OF THE RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONTINUING TO AUTHORIZE PUBLIC MEETINGS TO BE HELD VIA TELECONFERENCING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE SAME - Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Rent Stabilization Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements. |
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
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* DROUGHT UPDATE
Presentation from the City’s Water Conservation Administrator on current drought conditions |
CONTINUED BUSINESS
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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 recommendations 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. Continued from the October 6, 2021 Rent Stabilization Commission regular meeting. |
NEW BUSINESS
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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 BEVERLY HILLS HABITABILITY STANDARDS; PROACTIVE INSPECTIONS; A MEDIATION BOARD TO ADDRESS HABITABILITY VIOLATIONS AND ASSOCIATED RENT REDUCTIONS; AND TO RESTRICT RENT INCREASES. - Staff seeks recommendations regarding potential amendments to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of Title 4 of the City’s Municipal Code in connection with Beverly Hills habitability standards, proactive inspections, a mediation board to address habitability violations and associated rent increases.
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PROJECT UPDATES -
None
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
ADJOURNMENT