CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA MINUTES. December 5, :00 p.m.

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1 F 4 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS Council Chamber 455 North Rexford Drive Beverly Hills, CA MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 7:00 p.m. The City Council Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Bosse in the Council Chamber at 7:00pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Former Mayor Donna ElIman Garber and Former Mayor Vicki Reynolds A. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse None B. PRESENTATIONS 1. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING COMMISSIONER - - Simone Friedman Recreation and Parks Commission Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a plaque of recognition and gift to retiring Recreation and Parks Commissioner Simone Friedman. Ms. Friedman thanked the City Council, community and staff, and introduced her children and grandchildren. 2. RECOGNITION of Jim Jimirro for his free program, Jim J s Juke Box. Jim Jimirro has been presenting his free program, Jim J s Juke Box, for 20 seasons with the City of Beverly Hills. Mayor Bosse, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate of recognition to Jim Jimirro, recognizing his popular free program Jim J s Jukebox at the Beverly Hills Public Library for 21 years. Mr. Jimirro, with his wife Ajchara, thanked the City for the recognition.

2 Page 2 of WALLIS PRESENTATION: December Holiday and Family Programs Mayor Bosse invited Wallis Annenberg for the Performing Arts Managing Director Rachel Fine to the podium. She thanked Mayor Bosse for the City s BOLD programs and introduced Paul Crewes who presented their December 2017 Holiday and Family programs. 4. 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. Councilmember Friedman 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.) None 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. 1. Lydia Esten 3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER None 4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS Mayor Bosse spoke about the raging fires burning in numerous locations in Southern California, the Beverly Hills Fire Department s firefighting efforts in Ventura County, and the precautions that the department is taking in the City to prevent and respond to the fires particularly in the hillside areas. She urged residents to review emergency preparedness plans with family members and sign up to receive emergency notifications from the City.

3 Page 3 of 15 D. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR FISCAL IMPACT REPORT MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to remove Items D5, D-12 and D-14 for discussion and separate vote, approve the remaining items on the City Council consent calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on Items D-3 and D-4 Minutes 1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session of October 17, ITEM D-1: APPROVED 2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 7, ITEM D-2: APPROVED Demands Paid 3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, report dated November11 24,2017. ITEM D-3: APPROVED 4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, report dated. ITEM D-4: APPROVED Other Business ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: 5. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PRECLUDE LANDLORDS WHO HAVE FAILED TO REGISTER THEIR RENTAL UNITS FROM IMPOSING THE ANNUAL RENT INCREASES THAT ARE ALLOWED BY THE MUNICIPAL CODE UNTIL THE RENTAL UNITS ARE REGISTERED. First Reading For Introduction. Comment: The attached ordinance sets forth the provisions by which landlords with outstanding registration of rental properties are restricted from imposing the annual rental increases that are allowed by Chapters 5 and 6 of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance until such time that they are in compliance with the ordinance. Speaking: 1. Mark Elliot The City Council supported the item.

4 Page 4 of 15 MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to introduce and read by title only, advance to the meeting of December 19, 2017, Ordinance D-5 as follows: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO PRECLUDE LANDLORDS WHO HAVE FAILED TO REGISTER THEIR RENTAL UNITS FROM IMPOSING THE ANNUAL RENT INCREASES THAT ARE ALLOWED BY THE MUNICIPAL CODE UNTIL THE RENTAL UNITS ARE REGISTERED Ayes: Noes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse. None. CARRI ED ITEM D-5: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETiNG OF DECEMBER 19, 2017 FOR ADOPTION 6. 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 City Council unanimously voted to join the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority (LACCE) to become members of a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program. The CCA will purchase and sell electricity to City residents as an alternative to traditional Investor Owned Utilities (IOU) power procurement. ITEM D-6: ADOPTED; ORD# ; AG# RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS: 7. DECLARING SUPPORT FOR AN ENERGY PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY TO BE KNOWN AS WEST SIDE ENERGY PARTNERSHIP. Comment: The City Council approved the City of Beverly Hills participation on the West Side Energy Partnership with a unanimous vote on the October 3, 2017 study session. The West Side Energy Partnership will provide the City assistance on implementing energy efficiency programs and receive incentives from Southern California Edison and The Gas Company for implementing energy efficient retrofits in municipal facilities. ITEM D-7: ADOPTED; RES# 17-R-13167

5 Page 5 of APPROVING THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS. Comment: Staff completed a regulatory update of the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) to comply with the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for sanitary sewer systems. At the Study Session, staff presented a report summarizing the updates and seeking the recommendation to approve the SSMP by resolution. By regulation, the City Council must approve updates to the SSMP. ITEM D-8: ADOPTED; RES# 17-R APPROVAL OF: 9. HONORARY NAMING OF THE PUBLIC ALLEY BEWVEEN THE 400 BLOCKS OF NORTH ROXBURY DRIVE AND NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE AS BRAM GOLDSMITH WAY AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT, COVENANTS, AND LICENSING AGREEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HONORARY NAMING. Comment: On October 17, 2017, the City Council directed staff to move forward with honorary naming of the public alley between the 400 blocks of North Roxbury Drive and North Bedford Drive in recognition of Bram Goldsmith. This report finalizes the honorary naming and authorizes the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. ITEM D-9: APPROVED 10. APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCILMEMBER AND ALTERNATE(S) TO SERVE ON THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY (LACCE) AUTHORITY BOARD. Comment: The City Council unanimously (5-0) agreed to join a CCA in the form of the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy (LACCE) program. As part of joining, the Council shall appoint a regular and up to two alternate directors to serve as the City s representatives in LACCE. ITEM D-7O: APPROVED 11. AGREEMENT WITH PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. TO FURNISH EQUIPMENT FOR THE 5 LUCAS 3.0 CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE $109, FROM CITY COUNCILAPPROVED FY 2016/17 YEAR END BALANCE, TO FUND PURCHASE OF THE 5 LUCAS 3.0 CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTOF $109, FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.

6 Page 6 of 15 Comment: The Beverly Hills Fire Department, in collaboration with various agencies, plans to enter into a pre-hospital care pilot project. The purchase of the 5-LUCAS 3.0 Compression System allows the department to participate and assess the efficacy of providing mechanical chest compressions over manual chest compressions. ITEM D-11: APPROVED; AG# AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,523,565 FOR THESE SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY AGREEMENT, IN A FORM TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THESE SERVICES IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION AND ISSUANCE OF AN ASSOCIATED PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE AGREEMENT CONSIDERATION. Comment: This agreement provides for cleaning and maintenance services of all Cityowned facilities and authorizes a Purchase Order in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,523, Assistant Director of Public Works/Parking and Facilities Operations Chad Lynn responded to Councilmember Wunderlich s concerns pertaining to the 35% lower labor hours as related to the quality of service, the options the City can take ii the quality of service is unacceptable, and labor practices. MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to approve Item D-12 as follows: AN AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE, LLC FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,523,565 FOR THESE SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE CHANGE PURCHASE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A TEMPORARY AGREEMENT, IN A FORM TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THESE SERVICES IN THE EVENT OF TERMINATION AND ISSUANCE OF AN ASSOCIATED PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE AGREEMENT CONSIDERATION

7 Page 7 of 15 Ayes: Noes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse. None. CAR RI ED ITEM D-12: APPROVED; AG# A. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCERNING ABANDONING AND PLUGGING OIL WELLS ON SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY B. AGREEMENT WITH WZI, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES; AND APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $460,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER TO WZI, INC. FOR THESE SERVICES. Comment: Staff recommends City Council approval of two items related to a project to plug oil wells located at 9865 Olympic Boulevard on school district property. Item A is an agreement between the City and the Beverly Hills Unified School District regarding cost sharing and other project details. Item B is a professional services agreement with WZI, Inc. related to the project, which includes a corresponding purchase order and general fund appropriation. ITEM D-13: APPROVED; THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT- AG# WZI, INC. - AG# A PURCHASE ORDER TO WONDRIES FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO- EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,295, FOR THE PURCHASE AND REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES, SEVEN (7) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES, THREE (3) POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES, THREE (3) POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL VEHICLES AND NINE (9) PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES. 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 $1,295, to Wondries Fleet Group for the purchase of specified vehicles. Fleet Manager Craig Crowder and City Manager Mahdi Aluzri responded to Councilmember Friedman s question regarding the sales tax levied on the purchase invoice and whether the City explored the possibility that municipalities may be exempt from paying sales tax. Mr. Aluzri stated that the Administrative Services Department is looking into the matter and will contact the League of California Cities and the City s lobbyist to pursue any exemptions the City can get, and will report the findings to the City Council. MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Gold, to approve Item D-14 as follows:

8 Page 8 of 15 A PURCHASE ORDER TO WONDRIES FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,295, FOR THE PURCHASE AND REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) POLICE DETECTIVE VEHICLES, SEVEN (7) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES, THREE (3) POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES, THREE (3) POLICE TRAFFIC CONTROL VEHICLES AND NINE (9) PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES Ayes: Noes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse. None. CARRI ED ITEM D-14: APPROVED 15. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE BEVERLY-CANON PARKING STRUCTURE FIRE ALARM CONTRACT WITH A.J. KIRKWOOD AND ASSOCIATES IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $221,745 AND AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION. Comment: Completed installation of new fire alarm system and (32) security cameras at the Beverly-Canon Parking Structure. ITEM D-15: APPROVED Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar: Ayes: Noes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse. None. CARRIED E. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO SET: None TO CONSIDER: This being the time and place set, a public hearing was held to consider: 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY. First Reading For Introduction.

9 Page 9 of 15 Comment: This is a public heating regarding the City s proposed modification to water rates beginning January 1, With the proposed new rates, the bi-monthly bill for the average single-family residential customer would increase by between $5.50 and $6.50 each year, from January 1, 2018 to January 1, The notice of the hearing was published as required by law and an affidavit to this effect is on file with the City Clerk. The report of the Director of Public Works and the record of the Public Works Department on this matter are made a part of the record of this hearing. City Clerk Byron Pope reported that as of 5:30pm this afternoon, the City Clerk s Office received a total of 41 additional appeal letters, 39 from West Hollywood residents and two from Beverly Hills residents. West Hollywood Councilmember Horvath submitted an additional appeal letter. Adding the 48 appeal letters submitted to Council on November 7th, the total received from West Hollywood is 88. Adding the five letters submitted to Council on November 7th the total received from Beverly Hills is seven. The total combined letters received is 95. An additional 13 letters from West Hollywood were handed to the City Clerk. Director of Public Works Shana Epstein presented a PowerPoint and oral report providing a background on the analysis of rate adjustment for revenue requirement and the cost service study and unit capital charge that will be conducted in Fall She discussed the additional 25% rate that the West Hollywood customers pay, the proposed five-year adjustment to water rates, an authorization of pass-through charges for water purchase costs, reasons for the increased rates, water rate increase considerations, revenue and expense projections, water fund reserve balance, Beverly Hills proposed five-year rates chart, the West Hollywood proposed five-year rates chart, the five-year bill impacts for single family and multi-family residential units, bill comparisons for single-family/multi-family and commercial customers, the average cost per gallon of water compared to other liquids, the pass-through charge request, the various City meetings where the water rate was reviewed since July 2017, community outreach done, social media and contact information regarding the rate increase, the next steps that will be undertaken, and recommendation. Speaking: 1. Lauren Meister, City of West Hollywood Councilmember 2. Oscar Delgado, City of West Hollywood Public Works Director 3. Patrick Shandrick 4. Richard Cohen 5. Bonnie Ellen Kullick, 339 North Palm Drive HOA 6. Nina Parkinson 7. Kimberly Winick, West Hollywood West Residents Association 8. Jeff Wolfe, Public Works Commission Chair There were no other members of the audience who wished to comment. Mayor Bosse closed the public hearing.

10 Page 10 of 15 City Attorney Laurence Wiener confirmed that Councilmember Wunderlich does not need to recuse himself from the item. Council liaisons Councilmember Wunderlich and Vice Mayor Gold provided their comments on the item and indicated their support for the proposed increase. Ms. Epstein, Councilmember Meister and Mr. Wolfe responded to Council questions regarding when the water rate issue was first discussed by the cities of Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, cost of the treatment plant and cost of water, estimates on the increase and timeline on when the actual cost will be known, revenue loss per month, and noticing to West Hollywood. Councilmember Mirisch expressed his reason for not supporting the item. He stated that the water rate issue is connected to and part of a bigger systemic problem of fiscal irresponsibility. Mayor Bosse indicated that she was not prepared to support the item tonight and felt that it was not fair that the report was provided to the City of West Hollywood a day before the Beverly Hills City Council meeting. She stated that she is willing to grant the requested 60 days and that staff should coordinate with the City of West Hollywood during that time to provide the information that they need. She also expressed her disappointment on the short notice and inadequate explanation to residents on why the water rate is being increased. There were no further questions or comments from Councilmembers. MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wunderlich, to introduce and read by title only, advance to the meeting of December 19, 2017 for adoption, Ordinance F-i as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO MODIFY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY THE CITY Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, and Vice Mayor Gold. Noes: Councilmember Mirisch, and Mayor Bosse. CARRIED ITEM E-1: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY, ADVANCE TO THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2017 FOR ADOPTION The items were taken out of order. Item F-i was taken before Item E-2.

11 Page 11 o115 This being the time and place set, a public hearing was held to consider: 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS REVISING REGULATIONS RELATED TO BASEMENTS IN SINGLE FAMILY AREAS OF THE CITY AND GRADING AND RETAINING WALLS IN THE HILLSIDE AREA OF THE CITY. First Reading For Introduction. Comment: On October 26, 2017, the Planning Commission considered the subject regulations pertaining to basements in single family areas of the City and grading and retaining walls in the Hillside Area of the City at a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend their adoption to the City Council. The City Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The notice of the hearing was published as required by law and an affidavit to this effect is on file with the City Clerk. The report of the Assistant Director of Community Development/City Planner and the record of the Community Development Department on this matter are made a part of the record of this hearing. Mayor Bosse tecused from this item and left the dais at 9:21pm. Vice Mayor Gold presided over the meeting. Assistant Director of Community Development/City Planner Ryan Gohlich presented a PowerPoint and oral staff report discussing background information on past basement discussions, identified issues included in the ordinance, what the ordinance addresses, current and proposed definitions of basement and calculation of floor area, lack of current definitions and proposed creation of definitions of light court, finished grade and natural grade, height of walls and tiered walls, vehicular traffic and truck trips associated with construction, soil calculation, landform alteration, and applicability of the proposed ordinance and effective date of the ordinance. He also provided information on the projects in the hillside that are in the pipeline, public comments received, and minor edits and clarifications to the ordinance. Assistant City Attorney David Snow provided additional clarifications on Section 14 of the draft ordinance pertaining to hillside R-1 permits for import/export of materials. Speaking: 1. Dorothy Lee 2. Planning Commission Chair Lori Greene Gordon 3. Mike Wang 4. Steve Webb 5. Cerise Carleo, Harrison Design 6. William Hefner 7. Matthew Fragner, Q+P, LLC 8. William Mungall, Landay Design Group 9. Matthew Silberstein 10. MarIa Diamond 11. Alex Yasinski 12. Parisa Nejad

12 Page 12 of Randy Phillips 15. Chris Rallo 16. Maggie Schaffer 17. Bryan Pinkett, Landay Design Group 18, Raphael Darvish 19. Hamid Gabbay 20. Ronald Richards 21. Michal Amir Salkin 22. Byron Allen 23. Bob Etebar 24. Melanie Staggs 25. Larry Murphy 26. Julie Glucksman 27. Barry Bernstein 28, Murray Fischer 29. Bernardo Broas, McClean Design 30. Colby Schwartz 31. Franny Rennie 32. Lindsay Tabaian. Loma Linda Trust 33. Debbie Weiss There were no other members of the audience who wished to comment. Vice Mayor Gold closed the public hearing. Mr. Gohlich, City Manager Mahdi Aluzri, and City Attorney Wiener responded to Council questions and comments on the volume of excavated soil, landform alteration, height of retaining walls, definition of a complete building permit application, property value, fairness, soil calculation and truck hauling trips, applicability to projects in the pipeline, grandfathering of projects, definition of a pipeline project, rush in pipeline project applications, one size fits all definition, design review in the hillside area, impact of grading on the landscape and topography, public noticing to residents, timeline of the plan design and permitting process, landform calculations, and elements that are eligible for R-1 review. There were no further questions or comments from Councilmembers. Council agreed to refer the matter back to the Planning Commission with directions to draft an ordinance to include an R-1 permitting process to cover all aspects except basement, grading and retaining walls, consider the City Council discussion tonight regarding the pipeline and thresholds and come back with a recommendation, and look at projects in the pipeline and identify the projects for consideration. MOVED by Councilmember Wunderlich, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to send the matter back to the Planning Commission with directions to: (1) draft a draft ordinance to include an R-1 permitting process to cover everything except basement, grading and retaining walls; (2) consider the City Council discussion tonight regarding the pipeline and thresholds and come back with a recommendation; (3) look at projects in the pipeline and identify the projects for consideration

13 Page 13 of 15 Ayes: Noes: Recuse: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, and Vice Mayor Gold. None. Mayor Bosse. CARRIED ITEM E-2: MATTER SENT BACK TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION WITH DIRECTIONS TO: (1) DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE AN R-1 PERMITTING PROCESS TO COVER EVERYTHING EXCEPT BASEMENT, GRADING AND RETAINING WALLS; (2) CONSIDER THE CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION TONIGHT REGARDING THE PIPELINE AND THRESHOLDS AND COME BACK WITH A RECOMMENDATION; AND (3) LOOK AT PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE AND IDENTIFY THE PROJECTS FOR CONSIDERATION F. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS 1. A. SIDE LETTER TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. B. SIDE LETTER TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS SAFETY SUPPORT ASSOCIATION. Comment: Per Article 5 of Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (the City s Labor Negotiations Ordinance), this is the second public meeting regarding proposed amendments to the Memoranda of Understanding with the Safety Support Association and Police Officers Association, at which Council may consider approval of said amendments. Labor Negotiator Peter Brown presented a PowerPoint and oral report reviewing the procedure for adopting or amending a memorandum of understanding (MOU), provided an overview of the Police Department operational changes requiring MOU amendments, the proposed amendments to the Police Officers Association MOU, and the proposed amendments to the Safety Support MOU. He presented an overview of all the proposed amendments as well as the fiscal impact of the proposed MOU amendments. Speaking: 1. Chris Coulter, Beverly Hills Police Officers Association President Mr. Brown responded to Councilmember Friedman s questions on whether the cost is for the entire term of the MOU or per year, and the rotational assignments of officers and superiors. Councilmember Mirisch asked about the total costs for new officers, and the employee s and employer s shares of CALPERS contributions. He expressed

14 Page 14 of 15 his dissent on the item as it affects the bigger picture of economic sustainability and pension liabilities. Council majority supported the item. MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Friedman, to approve Item F-las follows: A. SIDE LETTER TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION. B. SIDE LETTER TO AMEND THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS SAFETY SUPPORT ASSOCIATION Ayes: Noes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse. Councilmember Mirisch. CARRIED ITEM F-I: APPROVED THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE OFFiCERS ASSOCiATiON SIDE LETTER - AG# THE BEVERLY HILLS SAFETY SUPPORT ASSOCIATION SIDE LETTER - AG# G. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS 1. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special Meeting of November 8, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 9, 2017 ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 15, 2017 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 16, 2017 ITEM G-1: APPROVED H. OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 19, There being no further business, Vice Mayor Gold, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 1:32 am on Wednesday, December 6, 2017.

15 Page 15 of 15 PASSED, Approved and Adopted this 19th day of December, 2017 BYZPE,l% LILI BOSSE, MAYOR This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.