CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman,
Friedman, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
May 20, 2025
7:00 p.m.*
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The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Colby Gilardian
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director
Councilmember/Director
Absent: Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Mirisch
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY -Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate to Beverly Hills High School students Lindsay Moreno of the Korean Language and Culture Club and Vincent Li, President of the Chinese Culture and Mahjong Club in honor of AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
2. PROCLAMATION - Recognition for the Teen Advisory Committee Class of 2024-2025
3. PROCLAMATION -National Public Works Week (May 18 — 24, 2025) Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to members of the Teen Advisory Committee for their service to the community.
Recreation Supervisor, Malik Diggs also provided his comments.
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized National Public Works Week. They highlighted several Public Works staff members who were selected by their ‘BEVERLY’
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peers for their achievements. Director of Public Works Shana Epstein also provided her comments.
4. RETIRING COMMISSIONER RECOGNITION
-Myra Lurie, Recreation and Parks Commission- Mark Schwartz, Community Charitable Foundation Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized retiring commissioners for their service to the City.
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C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288 Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Any person wishing to address the City Council/Parking Authority on any matter may do so in writing, through email or in-person. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written commentson one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. Theentire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated lengthin the meeting.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Wells, seconded by Director Corman to approve all items on the Parking Authority consent calendar.
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Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of April 22, 2025.ITEM D-1: APPROVED APPROVAL OF:
Other Business
2. THIRD AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON, LLP AT 439 NORTH CAIJON DRIVE, SUITE 200.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Third Amendment to Lease by and between the Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Johnson and Johnson, LLP, at 439 N Canon Drive, Suite 200.
ITEM D-2: APPROVED, AG #PA-25-002
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Corman, Vice Chair Nazarian, Chair Friedman
Noes: None
Absent: Director Mirisch
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Vice Mayor Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Corman to remove item E-5, E-10, and E-12 for discussion and separate vote, approve all remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-3 and E-4.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of April 22, 2025.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 22, 2025.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
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Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April 14, 2025 to May 12, 2025.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 14, 2025 to May 12, 2025.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DRONES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE 5 OF THEBEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE. -First Reading -For Introduction Comment: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed law enforcement drone operations and associated regulations.
Councilmember Corman explained that he pulled this item to add additional language in subsection C.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Vice Mayor Mirisch to approve item E-5 as follows:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS PROHIBITING
INTERFERENCE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DRONES AND
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS AND ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE 5 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE, AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM E-5: APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.
Comment: This resolution establishes a list of approved projects that will be filed with the California Transportation Commission. The list is required to receive the City’s City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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share of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED, RES #25-R-1 3550
APPROVAL OF:
7. AGREEMENT WITH COLLINSONIGRECO FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve an Agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and CollinsoniGreco, for special counsel services.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED, AG #214-25
8. THE GREAT ELEPHANT MIGRATION ART EXHIBITION IN BEVERLY GARDENS PARK IN JULY 2025; ACCEPT THE DONATION OF THE ARTWORK, AND; WAIVER OF ALL FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH COEXISTENCE STORY INC. DBA ELEPHANT FAMILY USA INC, FOR THE
DONATION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, AND REMOVAL OF
THE GREAT ELEPHANT MIGRATION EXHIBITION IN BEVERLY GARDENS PARK.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the Great Elephant Migration art exhibit which was presented to City Council at the May 20, 2025 Study Session, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Elephant Family USA Inc.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. AMENDMENT NO. I TO AN AGREEMENT WITH BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP FOR LITIGATION SERVICES.
Comment: The City Attorney recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the Agreement between the City and Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP for litigation services. This amendment will extend the termination date of the Agreement to June 30, 2030.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED, AG #215-25
10. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC, FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTATION; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $259,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, to include an additional road impact study as City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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part of the ongoing Solid Waste rate cost of service study and authorize a changepurchase order to fund the additional scope of work.
Councilmember Wells explained that she pulled this item to review the amendments.Council provided their questions and comments regarding rate increases. Director of Public Works Shana Epstein responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Wells, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item E-10 as follows:
AMENDMENT 1. NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HF&H
CONSULTANTS, LLC, FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTATION; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$25,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $259,000.
Ayes: Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM E-1O: APPROVED, AG #216-25
11. APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO WINNER CHEVROLET FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $130,187.43 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR VEHICLES; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS TO
VARIOUS VENDORS FOR THE NECESSARY HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND RELATED IT. EQUIPMENT IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $60,000.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the California State Procurement Contract and approve a purchase order in the amount of $130,187.43 to Winner Chevrolet for the purchase of specified Police Department replacement vehicles and authorize the City Manager to approve purchase orders to various vendors for the necessary hardware, software, and related equipment in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.
ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED
12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, E & M CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PEDESTRIANCROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF LOMITAS AVENUE, CANON DRIVE, AND BEVERLY DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS,CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $522,300.01; AND City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $574,530 TO E & M CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: This is a request for City Council to approve the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, E & M Constructors, Inc., for the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at the intersection of Lomitas Avenue, Cañon Drive, And Beverly Drive.
This project consists of installation of curb ramps, crosswalks and rectangular rapid flashing beacons at the six-way intersection of Beverly Drive, Cañon Drive, and Lomitas Avenue.
Mayor Nazarian recused herself from this item because she lives within the vicinity of the location being discussed.
Council provided their questions and comments regarding future consideration of a roundabout and safety of the intersection. City Engineer Daren Grilley responded to questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-12 as follows:
AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDER, E & M CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OFPEDESTRIAN CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF LOMITAS AVENUE, CAIJON DRIVE, AND
BEVERLY DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $522,300.01; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR
WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $574,530
TO E & M CONSTRUCTORS, INC. FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL
ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM
FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Ayes: Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mirisch
Recused: Mayor Nazarian
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CARRIED
ITEM E-12: APPROVED; AG #217-25
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
Absent: Vice Mayor Mirisch
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
PUBLIC HEARING TO COMPLY WITH LEGAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTIONEFFORTS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation, for information purposes only, during a public hearing at which time the City will report on workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.
Human Resources Manager Ericka Reinke presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments regarding vacancy rates and the motivation for the legislation. Human Resources Manager Ericka Reinke responded to Council questions.
This item was for information only, no action was taken.
2. AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ALLOW PORTABLE SIGNAGE AND BLADE SIGNAGE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN CRITERIA ON COMMERCIALLY ZONED PROPERTIES AND FINDING
THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA). -First Reading -For Introduction
Comment: The draft ordinance has been reviewed by the Architectural and Design Review Commission and Planning Commission previously, and incorporates theirrecommendations. The ordinance would allow the use of portable signs (a-frame signs) by certain commercial businesses upon meeting specified criteria and allow blade signs on specified commercial streets.
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Principal Planner Chloe Chen presented information related to this item.
Speaker:
1. Tara Riceberg
Written Public Comments:
1. Blair Schlecter and Todd Johnson, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
2. Tiffany Davis
3. Sherry Andrus
4. Shawn Saeedian, Beverly Hills Market and Deli
Mayor Nazarian announced that Vice Mayor Mirisch is now in attendance.
Council provided their questions and comments regarding metrics, free speech, permissible signs, second floor businesses, community outreach, enforcement, ADAaccessibility, and restricting language on signage. Principal Planner Chloe Chen, City Attorney Laurence Wiener, and City Planner Masa Alkire responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Mayor Nazarian to approve item F-2 as follows:
TABLE THIS ITEM FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM F-2: ITEM TABLED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REQUEST DIRECTION FOR THE REPAINTING RESTORATION AND REINSTALLATION OF CAROL BOVE’S 10 SCULPTURE ON THE ORIGINAL CEMENT PLINTH.
Comment: The Arts & Culture Division of Community Services is seeking direction from the Council for the restoration and reinstallation of Carol Bove’s sculpture.
Arts and Culture Program Associate Brandy Scott presented information related tothis item.
Council provided their questions regarding various costs, size of the sculpture, past offer made to buy the sculpture from the City, the paint used, appraisal value, fencing,damage prevention, placement of the sculpture, CCTV, and contract language. Arts and Culture Program Associate Brandy Scott, Director of Community ServicesStephanie Harris, City Manager Nancy-Hunt Coffey, and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
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MOVED by Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Mirisch to approve item F-2 as follows:
TO MOVE THE MATTER TO BE CONTINUED TO A CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AT A LATER DATE
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM G-1: CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mayor Nazarian spoke about City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey’s upcoming retirement.She thanked Nancy for her service and wished her the best.
Councilmember Wells spoke about the Newspaper / Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Liaison meeting, Fire Service Day, Public Works Commission interviews, Art Show,and Public Works Day. She also thanked City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey for her service.
Councilmember Corman spoke about the Art Show, Traffic and Parking Commission interviews, Real Estate Ad Hoc Committee meetings, Community Security Ad Hoc Committee meeting. He also congratulated City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey on her retirement.
Councilmember Friedman thanked City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey for her service.
Vice Mayor Mirisch spoke about City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey’s history with the City. He also spoke about a recent antisemitic incident in the City. He also spoke against Qatar.
Mayor Nazarian spoke about the Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library annual meeting, Economic Development Council meeting, ribbon cuttings for Royal Lobster and the L’Ermitage Rooftop. She encouraged the community to visit one of the City’s Asian restaurants and learn more about the culture during AAPI month. She also reported that she met with President of the Israeli Olympic Committee Yael Arad and Consul General of Italy Raffaella Valentini. She also spoke about the Rodeo Drive I Special Events I Holiday Program Committee Liaison meeting and the Mayor’s Cabinet meeting. Mayor Nazarian also mentioned that the City received an award from the Breath of Life Gala. She also reported that she attended the Senior Prom with City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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active adults. She also met with the Israeli Ambassador Dr. Yechiel Leiter andGovernor Cuomo of New York. She also spoke about the American hostages being held by Hamas. She also invited the community to attend the Never Again is Now event on May 21st, the Memorial Day commemoration event at Roxbury Park on May23rd, and the fire hazard severity zone map community outreach meeting on May 28th, and Spotlight with Sharona on June 4th•
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of April 3, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of April 10, 2025
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of April 10, 2025 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of April 8, 2025 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of April 17, 2025 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of April 22, 2025HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of April 28, 2025 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2025.There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 7th day of June, 2025
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYORICha1r
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