CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING June 17, 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 Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Absent: Vice MayorNice Chair Mirisch
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY— Pride Month
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, welcomed members of All Saints’Episcopal Church of Beverly Hills and the Pride Ministry in recognition of Pride Month.
2. RECOGNITION — Just in Case BH
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to Vera Markowitz, Chief Barton and members of the Just In Case BH Team for their service to the community.
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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 CityCouncil/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. The entire 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 length in the meeting.Speakers:
1. Karen Segel re: Dog ownership regulations
Written Public Comment:
1. Melanie Taylor re: Synthetic turf
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Mayor Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Mirisch to approve item D-1 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of May 20, 2025.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
APPROVAL OF:
Other Business
None
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Corman, Director Friedman, Vice Chair Mirisch, Chair Nazarian
Noes: None
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORTMOVED by Vice Mayor Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove item E-9 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 Study Session Meeting of May 20, 2025.ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2025.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates May 23, 2025 to June 5, 2025.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates May 23, 2025 to June 5, 2025.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING ARTICLE 5 (STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL) OF CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REVISE LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND
INCLUDE ADDITIONAL REVISIONS PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEM, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). First Reading -For Introduction
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council amend the Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control Ordinance to revise the Low Impact Development requirements and to provide additional language to be consistent with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. AMENDING ARTICLE 3 (WASTEWATER SYSTEM) OF CHAPTER 1 (CITY UTILITY SERVICES) OF TITLE 6 (UTILITIES AND FRANCHISES) OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). First Reading - For Introduction
Comment: Staff recommends City Council amend the City’s Wastewater Ordinance to strengthen the City’s controls to reduce public sewer overflows caused by private sewer lateral systems and require notifications to prevent sewer overflows.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
7. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT (AMIR DAR, WILLIAM HEYER AND ELLIOT ZARABI).
Comment: Appoints Amir Dar, William Heyer and Elliot Zarabi to the Public WorksCommission for an initial two-year term.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (JOHN “JR” DZUBAK, JR), COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (LISA
GREER) AND AN EXTENSION OF TERM FOR RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (AMIE SHERRY).Comment: The first terms for Recreation and Parks Commission (JR Dzubak) and the Community Charitable Foundation (Lisa Greer) are scheduled to conclude on June30, 2025. They are both eligible for reappointment to a second term of four-years withCity Council approval. The report also includes an extension of term for Recreation and Parks Commission (Arnie Sherry).
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ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. FINAL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.Comment: Staff has incorporated the feedback and direction from the City Council on the City Council and Commission Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-26. City Council is asked to approve the final priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Councilmember Corman clarified that there was a change since this item was lastdiscussed. Director of Public Works Shana Epstein responded to his questions regarding EV chargers.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item E-9 as follows:
ADOPT FINAL CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH VARIOUS VENDORS FOR PROVISION OF ANNUAL SERVICES;
APPROVAL OF BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S DEPARTMENTS IN THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $86,538,374.98 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA ATHENS SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR A NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $12,879,130 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25.
Comment: Staff requests City Council approval of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Blanket Purchase Orders, Agreements, and Amendments.
ITEM E-10: APPROVEDKAR-MACHINE, INC. DBA CALIFORNIA WEST COAST PAINT & BODY SHOP - AG #276-25
RAMCO GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. -AG #277-25
TACENERGY, LLC — AG #278-25JAS PACIFIC — AG #279-25
FLYING LION INC. — AG #280-25
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AARNA TECHNOLOGIES LLC DBA ATL -AG #281 -25
CDW GOVERNMENT, LLC -AG #282-25
FIRST TEK, INC. — AG #283-25
ISSQUARED, INC. -AG #284-25
MAINLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, LLC — AG #285-25METASOURCE, LLC — AG #286-25 UPTOWN SERVICES, LLC — AG #287-25
VIDEO TO IP CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. — AG #288-25XENOPHON A. GIKAS JR. DBA COMMGEEK TECH SERVICES LLC -AG #289-25 COMMLINE INC. — AG #290-25
BREAKTHROUGH SPORTS LLC — AG #291-25
ANTHONY LENNON DBA CORPORATE EVENT SPECIALISTS INC. -AG #292-25THE MAPLE COUNSELING CENTER -AG #293-25 BET TZEDEK DBA BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES — AG #294-25
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES — AG #295-25
STEP UP ON SECOND STREET, INC. — AG #296-25
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC — AG #297-25
ROBERT HALF, INC. — AG #298-25PAYMENTUS CORPORATION — AG #299-25 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. DBA NEOGOV -AG #300-25
CORAL REEF, INC. —AG #301-25
MV PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, INC. -AG #302-25UTOPIA WORLDWIDE, INC. -AG #303-25 MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC — AG #304-25
CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. — AG #305-25
JLEE ENGINEERING, INC. — AG #306-25
AVOLVE SOFTWARE CORP -AG #307-25
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES — AG #308-25
GALLS, LLC — AG #309-25
11. AN AGREEMENT WITH BBB-CA, INC. DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK, CALIFORNIA FOR SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY AMBASSADOR SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR BBB-CA, INC. DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,409,795.90 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.Comment: Staff seeks City Council approval of an agreement and purchase order for BBB-CA, Inc. DBA Block by Block, California for a total not to exceed amount of $1,409,795.90 to provide safety and hospitality Ambassador services.
ITEM E-11: APPROVED; AG #310-25
12. TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND BEVERLY HILLS AGREEMENT NO. 2024MP10 SAFE,CLEAN WATER PROGRAM -MUNICIPAL PROGRAM.
Comment: The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (“District”) administers the Safe, Clean Water Program for the purpose of funding cities within the District for City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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projects and programs to increase stormwater and urban runoff capture and reduce stormwater and urban runoff pollution in the District. This agreement will provide anannual estimated revenue of $550,000 to the City for stormwater operations and project expenditures.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED
13. AUTHORIZE THE LITIGATION COMMITTEE TO MAKE INSURANCE PROCUREMENT RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO BIND INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $15,960,000; AND
AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND BROKER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $15,960,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Litigation Committee to make insurance procurement recommendations and authorize the City Manager to bind insurance coverage in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,960,000. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council authorize a purchase order to Alliant Insuranceservices for insurance premiums and broker fees for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. ANAPPEALOFTHE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECEMBER 12, 2024 DECISION
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EIGHT-STORY, 52-UNIT
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A DUAL JURISDICTIONAL
PROPERTY LOCATED IN BOTH BEVERLY HILLS AND LOS ANGELES WHERE 12 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN BEVERLY HILLS AND 40 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN LOS ANGELES, AND A R-4 PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WALKWAY AT 412 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE; AND
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A NEW EIGHT-STORY, 52-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A DUAL JURISDICTIONAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN BOTH BEVERLY HILLS AND LOS ANGELES WHERE 12 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN BEVERLY HILLS AND 40 UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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IN LOS ANGELES AND A R-4 PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WALKWAY, AT 412 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL.
Comment: On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving the construction of a new eight-story, 52-unit multi-family residentialbuilding at 412 North Oakhurst Drive. Subsequently, a timely appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision was filed on December 26, 2024, by Rabbi Ruben Milikan. It is recommended that the City Council hold a de novo public hearing to consider the appeal.
Council entered into the record any communications they had not currently in the record before the hearing.
City Planner Masa Alkire presented information related to this item.
The Appellant and Applicant provided their comments.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Community Development Michael Forbes, Assistant City Attorney DavidSnow, and the Appellant responded to Council questions.
The meeting was called to recess after the Appellant appeared physically unwell.
The meeting resumed and Council postponed the hearing to August 5, 2025.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-9 as follows:
THAT THIS MATTER BE CONTINUED TO THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2025
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM F-I: CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF AUGUST 5, 2025
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0-2913 AMENDING SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDSFOR TWO-PRIMARY UNIT PROJECTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
Comment: This ordinance would extend the effective period of the interim urgencyordinance (Ordinance No. 25-0-2913) for another ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days beyond its original expiration date of June 20, 2025.
Principal Planner Chloe Chen presented information related to this item.
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Written Public Comment:
1. John and Kristin Jameson
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F-2 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED ANDTHE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXTENDING INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.
25-0-2913 AM ENDING SINGLE-FAMILY RESI DENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS
FOR TWO-PRIMARY UNIT PROJECTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF”, BE ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM F-2: ADOPTED; ORD #25-0-2915
3. PUBLIC HEARING OF THE 2025 DRINKING WATER PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS REPORT.
Comment: California Health and Safety Code §116470 (b) and (c) require a watersystem serving more than 10,000 service connections prepare a Public Health Goal (PHG) report once every three years. In addition to generating the PHG report, it requires the public water systems to hold a public hearing for the purpose of accepting and responding to public comment on the report.
Water Quality Specialist Jason Dyogi presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Water Quality Specialist Jason Dyogi responded to Council questions.
No action was taken on this item.
G. CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 BUDGET; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
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RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
Comment: This item requests that City Council adopt the resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 appropriations limit, operating and capital improvement program budget and financial policies, and that the Board of Directors adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 operating budget and financial policies for the Parking Authority. The City’s financial policies include the delegation of authority to the City Treasurer for a one-year period to invest or reinvest funds, and to sell or exchange securities purchased for and on behalf of the City.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir and City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Mayor Nazarian to approve item G-2 as follows:
APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET, AND ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDSTHEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OFBEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIALPOLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND APPROPRIATINGFUNDS THEREFOR Ayes: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Noes: Vice MayorNice Chair Mirisch
ITEM G-1: ADOPTED; RES #25-R-13551; RES #25-R-1 3552; RES #PA-R-25-171
2. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON /
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 WORK PLAN AND FUNDING REQUEST BY THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; AND
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RECOMMENDATION TO WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES, PLACE OF
ASSEMBLY PERMIT FEES, AND SET FLAT RATE REDUCED PARKING RATES
FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Comment: The City Council will consider approval of the recommendation of the City Council Chamber of Commerce Committee Liaisons to support the Beverly HillsChamber of Commerce proposed annual work plan, and corresponding funding request in the amount of $533,730 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, waivers of certain permit fees and setting a reduced parking flat rate for specific events.Deputy Director of Special Projects Public Safety Chad Lynn, CEO of the BeverlyHills Chamber of Commerce Todd Johnson, and other Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce representatives presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.CEO of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Todd Johnson responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item G-2 as follows:
APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS
CITY COUNCIL LIAISON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMITTEE
TO APPROVE: (1) THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 WORK PLAN AND
TOTAL FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE AND CIVIC ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$533,730, INCLUDING THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN PROGRAMS;
AND (2) WAIVER OF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FEES, PLACE OFASSEMBLY PERMIT FEES, AND SET FLAT RATE REDUCED
PARKING RATES FOR SPECIFIC EVENTS HOSTED INPARTNERSHIP WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $39,400
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM G-2: APPROVED
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Assistant City Attorney Dave Snow noted that the Council took no reportable action on the items on the Closed Session agenda earlier in the day.
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None.
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5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Wells acknowledged Pride Month. She also spoke against the targeting of immigrant populations. She also spoke about the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Councilmember Corman noted that he agrees with Councilmember Wells’ comments.
He noted that he attended Real Estate Committee and Legislative Lobby Committee meetings, and the Concours d’Elegance.
Councilmember Friedman thanked the organizers in Beverly Hills of the No Kingsevent for coordinating with the City’s Police Department to ensure safety. He alsospoke about the Concours d’Elegance and safety precautions taken. He also spoke in support of Israel.
Vice Mayor Mirisch spoke in support of Israel. He read his recent statement regarding the conflict between Israel and Iran. He also spoke against Qatar.
Mayor Nazarian wished Rabbi Ruben Milikan a speedy recovery. She spoke about her recent Spotlight with Sharona event on South Robertson. She congratulated the Fire Department on the Backdraft Ball. She mentioned that she attended the Israeli FilmFestival, Just in Case Beverly Hills Fair, Fire Map community meeting, Innovation Circle. She also mentioned that the Mayor of Sderot visited along with the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles. She mentioned a celebration of Pride Night at Greystone Gardens, she spoke at the Municipal League of Beverly Hills, Straight Talk withSharona event, and Concours d’Elegance. She also encouraged the community to attend the community picnic at Roxbury Park on July 4, 2025 and the next Spotlight with Sharona event on July 23, 2025 at Gravitas. She also reported on her attendance at the LA County Sanitation board meeting, and Westside Cities Council of Governments meeting. She spoke about the rally held on Saturday and the City’scommitment to safety. She also spoke about the conflict between Israel and Iran.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION -Special Meeting of May 5, 2025
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Special Meeting of May 6, 2025 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 27, 2025 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2025.
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There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 1 5th day of July, 2025
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SIRONA R. NAZARIAN, PSD,
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