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1 E 2 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA MINUTES CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 7:00 ppm. The City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Bosse in the Council Chamber at 7:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Victoria Talbot A. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse Mayor Bosse held a moment of silence to honor the 13 people who died, 25 people injured and scores of homes damaged as a result of the mudslides in the Montecito area of Santa Barbara. B. PRESENTATIONS 1. CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT - Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - Barry D. Pressman, MD - Recreation and Parks Commission - Judie Fenton Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate of appointment and City Pin to newly appointed Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Director Barry D. Pressman, MD SECOND BUSINESS SHOUT-OUT - Pretty Ballerinas Shoe Store Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a 60-Second Business Shout-Out certificate to Manager Ginger Rivard, on behalf of Pretty Ballerinas Shoe Store, a footwear boutique for women and children located at 371 North Camden Drive. 3. TEXT BH Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.

2 Page 2 of 9 Councilmember Wunderlich announced that text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN ( ) (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 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 Councilmember Friedman reported that he toured the Emergency Operations Center and the Field Operations Office during the Golden Globes event last Sunday and was impressed to see the involvement of staff working along with other agencies and community volunteers to insure safety. Mayor Bosse asked residents to turn off irrigation controllers for at least the next week during the current storm. She encouraged residents to sign up for the City s free water tracker program. She also announced that the City s Water Conservation Stage C is still in effect which limits outdoor watering to two days a week, and that sandbags can be picked up by Beverly Hills residents and businesses from the Public Works Department at 342 North Foothill Road. D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL IMPACT REPORT MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to remove Items D-4, D-6 and D-8 for discussion and separate vote, approve the

3 Page 3 of 9 remaining items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items D-2 and D-3 Minutes 1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 19, ITEM D-1: APPROVED Demands Paid 2. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, report dated December 9 December 22, ITEM D-2: APPROVED 3. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, report dated. ITEM D-3: APPROVED Other Business ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: 4. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THE USE OF PASSENGER HEADPHONES OR EARPHONES ON MODIFIED ROOF TOUR BUSES. Second Reading For Adoption. Comment: Ordinance regarding headset requirements for open-air tour vehicles pursuant to Assembly Bill No. 25. Mayor Bosse read a letter from Jeff, Napshin, owner of Star Track Tours, into the record. Councilmember Mirisch asked staff to work with the Code Enforcement and Police Departments to look into the allegations reported by Mr. Napshin. MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Wunderlich, to adopt Ordinance D-4 as follows: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THE USE OF PASSENGER HEADPHONES OR EARPHONES ON MODIFIED ROOF TOUR BUSES Ayes: Noes: CARRIED Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse..

4 Page 4 of 9 ITEM D-4: ADOPTED; ORD# APPROVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM. Second Reading For Adoption. Comment: The current ordinance was adopted on December 5, 2017 and includes the JPA and LACCE Business Plan documents as Exhibits, which are hundreds of pages in length. The estimated cost of publishing the Ordinance with Exhibits was estimated at $35,000. As a publishing cost saving measure, the ordinance is being readopted to reference the Exhibits to the Ordinance as being available at the City Clerk s Office for public viewing, instead of being attached to the Ordinance, thereby greatly reducing the publishing cost. ITEM D-5: RE-ADOPTED; ORD# AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES. Second Reading - For Adoption. Comment: Transmits the Sunshine Task Forces Committee s recommended changes to the Beverly Hills Municipal Legislative Advocacy Ordinance and amends the definition of Expenditure Lobbyist. Vice Mayor Gold requested that the item be pulled as he voted against the item during its first reading. MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Wunderlich, to adopt Ordinance D-6 as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES Ayes: Noes: CARRIED Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, and Mayor Bosse. Vice Mayor Gold. ITEM D-6: ADOPTED; ORD# RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:

5 Page 5 of 9 APPROVAL OF: 7. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION (SHERI HIRSCHFELD), DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION (ILONA SHERMAN), AND TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION (NOOSHIN MESHKATY). Comment: Reappoints Commissioners Sheri Hirschfeld, Ilona Sherman, and Nooshin Meshkaty for up to a four-year term each. ITEM D-7: APPROVED 8. AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKER CONSULTING SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE THREE-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council move to approve the agreement between Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. and the City of Beverly Hills in the annual amount of $165,000.00, for a total not-to-exceed $495, Assistant Director of Administrative Services/Human Resources and Risk Management Shelley Ovrom, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Vice President Conor Boughey, and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Councilmember Wunderlich s question regarding brokerage fees. Councilmember Mirisch agreed with Councilmember Wunderlich s comments and suggested a revised fee structure. Councilmember Friedman stated that he spoke to Ms. Ovrom and Interim Risk Manager Sharon L Heureaux Dressel yesterday regarding his questions and they indicated that the item needs to be approved tonight so that Alliant can participate in a policy that is coming up for renewal. MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch, to approve Item D-8 as follows, and authorize the City Manager to approve the Purchase Orders subject to the amendments as discussed: AGREEMENT WITH ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. FOR INSURANCE BROKER CONSULTING SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE ORDERS FOR THE THREE-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT Ayes: Noes: CARRIED Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.. ITEM D-8: APPROVED; AG# 01-18

6 Page 6 of 9 9. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL DATA AND SURVEYING SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED DATA COLLECTION SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $100,000. Comment: This amendment allows National Data and Surveying Services, Inc. to continue to provide counts of vehicles, pedestrian and bicycle activity and speed surveys to support on-going traffic operations and support mitigation of capital improvement projects (e.g., Santa Monica Boulevard and Metro). These services will be funded from Community Development s approved general fund budget and capital improvement projects fund balance. ITEM D-9: APPROVED; AG# ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE LA CIENEGA COMMUNITY CENTER HVAC REPLACEMENT CONTRACT WITH ADVANCED CENTRIFUGAL SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $133, AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE LA CIENEGA TENNIS COURT RE-SURFACING PROJECT WITH TRUELINE CONSTRUCTION AND SURFACING, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $141, AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE ROXBURY CLUBHOUSE ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT WITH BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $159, AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE PROJECT WITH CLIMATEC, LLC IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $3,125, AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Comment: Replacement of heat pumps and a boiler at La Cienega Community Center; resurfacing of 16 tennis courts at La Cienega Tennis Facility; replacement of roofing at Roxbury Clubhouse; and implementation of energy cost savings at various City facilities by increasing efficiency, lowering utility costs and reducing energy consumption. ITEM D-10: APPROVED 11. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR A REVISED PURCHASE ORDER TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $146, WITH OFFICE TEAM FOR AS-NEEDED TEMPORARY STAFFING. Comment: Staff is recommending a Change Purchase Order in the amount of $100,000 for a revised Purchase Order total not to exceed amount of $146, for temporary staffing to assist the Public Works Department.

7 Page 7 of 9 ITEM D-11: APPROVED Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar: Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse. Noes:. CARRIED E. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO SET: TO CONSIDER: 1. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION S SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 DECISION DIRECTING STAFF TO RECORD A NOTICE OF VIOLATION PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION MAP ACT FOR APN Comment: On September 14, 2017, the Planning Commission directed staff to record a Notice of Violation pursuant to Subdivision Map Act Section for the property identified as APN An appeal of this decision has been timely filed, and appeal fees have been paid. On December 19, 2017, the property owner s representative requested a two month continuance of the appeal hearing. The Council may continue the item to March 6, 2018 or consider the appeal at this hearing. City Attorney Laurence Wiener introduced Mr. Alan Seltzer as the City s Legal Advisor on the item. Mr. Seltzer assumed the City Attorney chair. The notice of the hearing was published as required by law. The records and files of the Assistant Director of Community Development concerning this matter are entered into the record. The Councilmembers reported that they did not receive any communications or other evidence not currently in the record. Mayor Bosse announced that the applicant has requested that the matter be continued to the Council meeting of March 6, Council agreed to the request to continue the matter in two months.

8 Page 8 of 9 Principal Planner Masa Alkire and Mr. Seltzer responded to Councilmember Mirisch s request for clarification regarding the applicant s plan for approval of part of an accessory structure located in Beverly Hills as well as an annexation and lot merger. Speaking: 1. Murray Fischer Mr. Fischer requested that the hearing be conducted instead at the April 10, 2018 City Council meeting. Mr. Seltzer indicated that he will not be available on that date. Council decided to hold the hearing on the first Council meeting in May ITEM E-1: BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR, ABSENT OBJECTION, ITEM CONTINUED TO THE FIRST CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN MAY 2018 F. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS G. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS 1. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 12, 2017 CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 13, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 14, 2017 G-1: NO ACTION TAKEN H. OTHER BUSINESS I. ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 22, There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 7:50pm.

9 Page 9 of 9 PASSED, Approved and Adopted this 22 day of January, 2018 Ber LILI BOSSE, MAYOR This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.