CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
April 5, 2022
7:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING (CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION/INSTALLATION) In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can access City Council meetings telephonically, through live webcast, and BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable. The meeting will be held in-person, and members of the public may attend.
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CALL TO ORDER
The City Council Regular Meeting (City Council Reorganization/Installation) was called to order by Mayor Wunderlich at 7:16 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF COLORS led by the Beverly Hills Police Department Color Guard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Police Chief Mark Stainbrook NATIONAL ANTHEM performed by Kandace Lindsey
INVOCATION by Temple Emanuel Rabbi Jonathan Aaron, Chabad in the Hills Rabbi Yossi Cunin, Good Shepherd Church Deacon Juan David De Jesus, Young Israel of Beverly Hills Rabbi Pini Dunner, Four Square Church of Beverly Hills Pastor Jeff Freeman, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Reverend Dominic J. Rivkin, Nessah Education and Cultural Center Rabbi David Shofet, Good Shepherd Church Sr. Virginia Stehly, All Saints’ Episcopal Church Reverend Daniel Tamm, and Beth Jacob Congregation Rabbi Kalman Topp
Mayor Wunderlich introduced former Mayors, dignitaries, elected, and other officials:
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Vice Mayor Bosse introduced writer and poet Cleo Wade for a spoken performance.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Gold, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Bosse, and Mayor Wunderlich
Absent: None
B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ON ANY MATTER ON THE AGENDA. Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter on the agenda may do so at this time. Written comments: please email the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. Please limit your email remarks to three (3) minutes in length (350 words) that can be read, so others may have the opportunity to participate as well. Oral Comments: please call 310-288-2288.
Public comments may also be provided in-person, please submit a speakers card to the City Clerk.
1. Lindsey Horvath, City of West Hollywood Councilmember C. NEW BUSINESS
1. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR.
Vice Mayor Bosse invited the Councilmembers to provide their parting remarks for Mayor Wunderlich.
A video showcasing Mayor Wunderlich’s year as Mayor was shown.
Mayor Wunderlich addressed the community as retiring Mayor.
Vice Mayor Bosse presented gifts, outgoing plaque, and recognitions from local electeds to Mayor Wunderlich.
Vice Mayor Bosse introduced the Debbie Allen Dance Academy for a dance performance, and acclaimed recording artist Ty Taylor for a song performance.
Mayor Wunderlich conducted the election for the office of Vice Mayor.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Mayor Wunderlich, to elect Julian A.
Gold for Vice Mayor
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Councilmember Bosse, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Wunderlich.
Noes: None.
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ITEM C-I: GOLD ELECTED AS WCE MAYOR
Mayor Wunderlich invited Vice Mayor Gold’s wife Michele, daughter Becca Huebner, sonin-law Christopher, and granddaughter Mikaela to come forward. Becca administered the oath of office for Vice Mayor Gold.
Vice Mayor Gold provided his acceptance remarks.
Mayor Wunderlich conducted the election for the new Mayor.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Gold, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch, to elect Lili Bosse for Mayor
Ayes: Councilmember Wunderlich, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Gold, and Mayor Bosse.
Noes: None.
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ITEM C-I: BOSSE ELECTED AS MAYOR
Former United States Ambassador to the Bahamas Nicole A. Avant administered the oath of office to Lili Bosse as Mayor.
Former Mayor Wunderlich presented the Mayoral scroll and gavel to new Mayor Bosse.
Mayor Bosse provided her remarks as Mayor and presented a video.
D. AUDIENCE COMMENTS ONANYMATTER NOT ON THEAGENDA. Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time through email. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 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. Written comments: please email the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. Please limit your email remarks to three (3) minutes in length (350 words) that can be read, so others may have the opportunity to participate as well. Oral Comments:
please call 310-288-2288. Public comments may also be provided in-person, please submit a speakers card to the City Clerk.
None
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bosse invited the guests to attend the reception outside.
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There being no further business, Mayor Bosse, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:37 pm.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 24th day of May, 2022
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
LILI BOSSE, MAYOR
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVI 0 Spectrum Cable.