CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber and Room 280B
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City HalL Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288- Email: cityclerk(dbeverlyhills.org- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to City Clerk at the Study Session I, Sharona R. Nazarian PsyD, Mayor of the Beverly Hills City Council, hereby call a Special Closed Session of the Beverly Hills City Council at the time and place noted above to discuss the matters listed in the attached agenda.
1. Public Comments
Members of the public will be given the opportunity to address the City Council in-person, telephonically by calling (310) 288-2288, or through email at cityclerkbeverlyhills.orq on any item listed on the agenda.
2. City Council Special Closed Session
See attached agenda.
3. Adjournment
Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Posted: May 2, 2025
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-2400 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1 * Time is approximate. Closed Session shall begin upon conclusion of the Study Session.
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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
City Hall
City Council Chamber and Room 280B
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Public Comment Participation:
In-person in City Council Chamber
or by calling (310) 288-2288
or by email at [email protected]
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
May 6, 2025
2:00 p.m.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the local agency in the litigation.
Anticipation of Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 65956.9(e)(3).
Number of Cases: 1
1. The City has received a written threat of litigation concerning a residential development project at 9220 N. Santa Monica Blvd. (also known as Parcels 12 and 13). Documentation of the threat is available in the City Clerk’s office.
Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:
1. Jasmine Williams, et al. v. City of Beverly Hills, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-cv-08698-FMO-RAO.
This litigation concerns an allegation of racial profiling by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
2. Ian Greene, et al. v. City of Beverly Hills, et al., United States District Court Case No. 24-cv-05916-MRA-AS
This litigation concerns an allegation of racial profiling by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
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3. DuPont Clinic, PC, et al. v. City of Beverly Hills, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCV11915
This litigation concerns inverse condemnation and due process allegations.
4. Martha Fox v. City of Beverly Hills, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV13446
This litigation concerns a trip and fall accident that occurred at or near the alleyway located at 404 North Palm Drive.
5. Albert Massachi, et al. v. City of Beverly Hills, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19SMCV00133 consolidated with Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV09726
This litigation concerns a tree that fell, resulting in property damage.
6. Loma Linda Holdings Ltd., et al. v. City of Beverly Hills, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP03995
This litigation concerns the proposed residential development at 1193 Loma Linda.
7. September Sarno v. David E. Naghi, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV05185
This litigation concerns personal injury and property damage caused by a falling tree.
8. Fred Cohan, et al. v. City of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24SMCV00636
This litigation concerns personal injury and property damage caused by a falling tree.
9. Brent Moore, et al. v. Javier Guzman, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV28624
This litigation concerns an automobile accident involving a City trash truck.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association (POA) The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association was adopted May 24, 2022.
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CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel
Employee Organization: Police Management Association (PMA) The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Management Association was adopted May 24, 2022.
CITY NEGOTIATOR: Peter J. Brown, Special Counsel
Employee Organization: Fire Association
The most recent Memorandum of Understanding with the Fire Association was adopted October 1, 2019.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
City Clerk
City Attorney
These are the annual evaluations of these positions that report to the City Council.