CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED STUDY SESSION
Lester J. Friedman, Mayor
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, Vice MayorJohn A. Mirisch, CouncilmemberCraig A. Corman, Councilmember Mary N. Wells, Councilmember
Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City ManagerRyan Gohlich, Assistant City ManagerKeith Sterling, Deputy City ManagerLaurence Wiener, City Attorney Megan Mumby, Executive Assistant
None
February 19, 2025
3:30 p.m.*
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PRESENT:
ABSENT:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Friedman at 3:30 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Video Public Comment:
1. Jennifer Wright re: Whitney Houston case
2. John Deal re: Whitney Houston case
3. Luke Eazy re: Whitney Houston case
A -DIRECTION
1. Consideration of Changes to the Annual Rotation of the MayorNice Mayor The City Council recently provided direction regarding timing and procedures for the annual election of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. Council requested further discussion on this topic related to the rotation of Mayor Vice Mayor. This report summarizes the direction received from the Council and provides addition information regarding MayorNice Mayor rotation.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey presented information related to this item.Council provided their questions and comments.
Four Councilmembers agreed to change the rotation policy to prevent Councilmembers who are the third highest vote getter in June elections from becoming Mayor during that term, however, they would be allowed to serve as Vice Mayor. They acknowledged that this issuemay need to return to Council in the future.
B -ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - IN FORMATION
2. Dec-24 Monthly Treasury Report
This City Treasurer’s Report for the month ended December 31, 2024, includes a summary of cash receipts and disbursements as well as a summary of fund balances.
Informational report only, no action taken.
3. Dec-24 Quarterly Treasury Report
This City Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, includes a summary of cash receipts and disbursements as well as a summary of fund balances.
Informational report only, no action taken.
4. Jan-25 Monthly Treasury Report
This City Treasurer’s Report for the month ended January 31, 2025, includes a summary of cash receipts and disbursements as well as a summary of fund balances.
Informational report only, no action taken.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 22nd day of April, 2025
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYOR/Chair
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