CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING August 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.*
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
The City CouncillParking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 7:08 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Former Mayor Les Bronte
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Vice MayorNice Chair Mirisch, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS -Dr. Sandwich
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized Dr. Sandwich - Head of Operations, Liran Machiouf.
2. RECOGNITION — Former Mayor Les Bronte
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT — Negar Kamara, Traffic and Parking Commission
4. TEXT BH — Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265.
City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized Former Mayor LesBronte who turned 90 in July 2025.
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate to NegarKamara for her appointment to the Traffic and Parking Commission.
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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 hoursbefore 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 lengthin the meeting.
Speakers:
1. Terry Christensen re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit
2. Chad Kroeger re: Housing price gouging and youth socialization
3. Barbara Dinou re: Development in the City
4. Shiva Bagheri re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit
5. Toshio Onaga re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit
6. Tilly Feldman re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit
7. Felicia Novick re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit8. Louise Soloman, CA Precinct Activators re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit
9. Anonymous, CA Precinct Activators re: City/ACLU Federal Lawsuit Written Public Comment:
1. Helene Harris re: One Beverly Hills
City Attorney Laurence Wiener clarified that the City will not be paying any money towards the ACLU lawsuit against the Federal Government and that the lawsuit does not challenge the ability of the Federal Government to enforce immigration laws, butrather challenges the means they are using to enforce those laws.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
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MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded by Director Wells to approve item D-1 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. A LEASE WITH EIJ INC. DBA BEVERLY HILLS WATCH COMPANY AT 439 N.
CAIiON DRIVE, SUITE 209.Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a lease agreement by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and EIJ Inc. DBA Beverly Hills Watch Company at 439 N. Cañon Drive, Suite 209.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED, AG #PA-25-004
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 REPORT
MOVED by Vice Mayor Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove items E-7 and E-1 1 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-5 and E-6.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of July 1, 2025.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 1, 2025.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
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3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of July 15, 2025.ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed clarified a correction to the minutes.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED AS AMENDED
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates July 8, 2025 to July 28, 2025
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates July 8, 2025 to July 28, 2025 ITEM E-6: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:7. AMENDING SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS (TRANSIENT USES) FOR
SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND MAKING A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). — Second Reading — For Adoption
Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to modify andfurther restrict use regulations applicable to short term rentals in residential zones.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener clarified that there were minor amendments to theordinance language.
Speaker:
1. Jim Holtz
2. Louise Soloman, CA Precinct Activators
Director of Community Development Michael Forbes addressed a letter received from Ramboll, an environmental consultant on behalf of AirBnB.
Written Public Comments:
1. Maura O’Neill, Better Neighbors LA
2. Jim Holtz
3. Lake McManus, Angel Law
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MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-7 as follows:
THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS AMENDING SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS
(TRANSIENT USES) FOR SINGLE FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILYRESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OFEXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) -SECOND READING -FOR ADOPTION AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: Vice Mayor Mirisch
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED AS AMENDED, ORD #25-0-2918
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. RESCINDING RESOLUTION 83-R-6687 AND RESOLUTION 86-R-7416 AND
ADOPTING NEW PROCEDURES RELATING TO EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE
RELATIONS.
Comment: Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution rescinding the Employer-Employee Relations Resolutions 83-R-6687 and 86-R-7416 and adopt anew Employer-Employee Relations rules.ITEM E-8: ADOPTED, RES #25-R-1 3556 APPROVAL OF:
9. AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 2 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR COUNTYWIDE HOUSEHOLDHAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM.Comment: This agreement provides for a countywide Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste Event scheduled for Saturday, September 27, 2025.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED, AG #421 -25
10. AGREEMENT WITH OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY FOR ESCALATOR
REPLACEMENT AT 450 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $761,674; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
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Comment: This agreement with Otis Elevator Company replaces the damagedescalator and surrounding areas resulting from an automobile collision on the B-i Level escalator area at the 450 N. Crescent Parking Structure.
ITEM E-1O: APPROVED, AG #422-25
11. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH HUMA AHMED.
Comment: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement between Huma Ahmed and the City.
Written Public Comment:
i. Darian Bojeaux
City Attorney Laurence Wiener clarified that this is not a pay raise, but that the contracts for the City Clerk and City Manager call for an annual evaluation and aconsideration of pay for performance. He stated that the Council did meet and determined that the City Clerk and City Manager would both receive a 7% pay for performance, which is a one-time payment and not a salary increase. The amounts are referenced in the staff reports.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve item E-i I as follows:
AMENDMENT 1. NO. 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
HUMAAHMED
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM E-1 1: APPROVED; AG #423-25
12. APPROPRIATION FROM THE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 TO SUPPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITMENT, DELL ISILON SERVER MAINTENANCE.
Comment: Request the approval of Asset Forfeiture funds for Police Department equipment and recruitment outreach activities.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED
13. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO SWARCO MCCAIN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,535.44 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $155,535.44 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirement as it is in the best interest of the City and approve a Change Purchase Order in the amount City Council and Parking Authority Meeting
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of $80,535.44 to Swarco McCain, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal systemcomponents, including retroreflective traffic signal backplates for enhanced visibility.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, TRUELINE CONSTRUCTION & SURFACING, INC., FOR THE ROXBURY PARK AND LACIENEGA TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $551,557.67; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This contract with Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the tenniscourts re-surfacing project and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $551,557.67 will continue the resurfacing of all tennis courts at a five-year frequency, which includes conversion of four total tennis courts into 16 pickleball courts (one at Roxbury Park Tennis Facility and three at La Cienega Tennis Center).
ITEM E-14: APPROVED; AG #424-25
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC. FOR THE 1959 S.
LA CIENEGA BLVD. SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $557,737; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA.
Comment: This contract with Concept Consultant, Inc. for the Site Improvements at 1959 5. La Cienega Blvd. and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $557,737 will cover site improvements for creating a new surface parking lot, including, but not limited to, new paving, landscaping, site lighting, automatic vehicular gate and perimeter fencing.
ITEM E-15: APPROVED; AG #425-25
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. POLICE FACILITY DIGITAL EVIDENCE & RECORDS REMODEL PROJECT WITH RAMCO GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $243,679.55; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
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B. THE BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECTAT 1959 S. LACIENEGA BOULEVARD WITH UNLIMITED ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $187,511.70; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
C. THE LIBRARY CARPET REPLACEMENT PROJECT — PHASE 2 WITH KYA SERVICES LLC IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $176,884.98; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the described contract work and authorization of the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
ITEM E-16: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
CARRI ED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECEMBER 12, 2024 DECISIONAPPROVING 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 IN LOS ANGELES AND A R-4 PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WALKWAY, AT 412 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL.
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Comment: This item was continued from the June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting. On December 12, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving the construction of a new eight-story, 52-unit multi-family residential building at 412 NorthOakhurst 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.
Item taken out of order.
Mayor Nazarian reported that she met with Rabbi Milikan and two other residents in the area with the Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich and Director of Community Development Michael Forbes.
Project Manager Cindy Gordon presented information related to the Applicant’srequest for a continuance.
The Applicant representative Avi Stieglitz provided his comments regarding the request for a continuance. He stated that they will defer to the Council regarding the continuance request.Steve Mayer provided comments on behalf of the Appellant Rabbi Milikan regarding the Applicant’s request for a continuance. He stated that they are in favor of the continuance request.
Councilmember Corman asked City Attorney Laurence Wiener if both parties were to formally stipulate to a continuance if this would still count towards the five meeting limit. City Attorney Laurence Wiener confirmed that it would count. Council provided additional questions and comments. City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
Based on the information provided, the City Council then decided to move forward with the public hearing.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F-I as follows:
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL PROCEED WITH THE APPEAL HEARING
THIS EVENING
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
Project Manager Cindy Gordon presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Robert Tencer
The Applicant provided his comments.
The Appellant and his representative provided their comments.
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Written Public Comment:
1. James Lloyd, California Housing Defense Fund
Council provided their questions and comments.
Project Manager Cindy Gordon, Director of Community Development MichaelForbes, the Appellant, Assistant City Attorney Dave Snow, the Applicant, and Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich responded to Council questions.
Councilmember Corman shared that Relocation Stress Syndrome (RSS) may also have a specific adverse impact on the public health and safety.
The Applicant and Appellant provided additional comments.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Corman to approve item F-I as follows:
APPROVE THE PROJECT WITH THE EXTRA CONDITION
REGARDING RELOCATION STRESS SYNDROME (RSS)
Ayes: Councilmember Corman, Vice Mayor Mirisch
Noes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Nazarian The motion failed.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F-i as follows:
THAT CITY COUNCIL DENY THE APPEAL, APPROVE THE PROJECT
BASED ON THE REQUIRED FINDINGS, AND ADOPT THE
RESOLUTION ENTITLED, “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 40UNITS WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN LOS ANGELES AND A R-4 PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ADDITIONAL WALKWAY, AT 412 NORTH
OAKHURST DRIVE AND DENYING A RELATED APPEAL”
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Mayor Nazarian Noes: Councilmember Corman, Vice Mayor Mirisch
ITEM F-I: APPEAL DENIED; RESOLUTION APPROVED; RES #25-R-1 3557 City Council and Parking Authority Meeting
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G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; AND APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Comment: Council to consider adoption of new memoranda of understanding for the City’s sworn Police employees of the Police Management Association (PMA) with a term of July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2029 and approval on an appropriation in the amount of $82,000 from the general fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Item taken out of order.
Labor Negotiator Peter Brown presented information related to this item.
Council provided their comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Mayor Nazarian to approve item G-1 as follows:
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, AND TO APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR
2025-2026 APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,000 FROM
THE GENERAL FUND
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM G-1: APPROVED; MOU #2025-01
2. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AN UPDATED POLICE DEPARTMENT SIGNING BONUS PROGRAM.
Comment: This item requests approval of an updated Police Department Signing Bonus Program to further support the recruitment of Police Officers (Pre-Service and Lateral). The proposed Police Department specific program will be an enhanced version of the City’s current program, with increased bonus amounts to attract more candidates in the competitive market for Police Officers.
Item taken out of order.Police Chief Mark Stainbrook presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Police Chief Mark Stainbrook responded to Council questions.
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Council agreed to amend the program to prevent re-hires from obtaining an additional hiring bonus and extend the payment schedule.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Mayor Nazarian to approve item G-2 as follows:
THE UPDATED POLICE DEPARTMENT SIGNING BONUS PROGRAM
AS AMENDED
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM G-2: APPROVED AS AMENDED
3. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH NANCY HUNTCOFFEY TO PROVIDE PAY FOR PERFORMANCE AND TO EXTEND MS. HUNTCOFFEY’S EMPLOYMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT.
Comment: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement between Nancy Hunt-Coffey and the City. The City Attorney’s Office further recommends that the City Council approve an extension of Ms. Hunt-Coffey’s lease agreement.
Item taken out of order.
Written Public Comment:
1. Darian Bojeaux
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey recused herself from this item.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener presented information related to this item.
Council provided their comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item G-3 as follows:
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO NANCY HUNT-COFFEY’S EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT AND EXTENSION OF MS. HUNT-COFFEY’S
EMPLOYMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: NoneITEM G-3: APPROVED; AG #426-25
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4. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Laurence Wiener reported that Council unanimously approved participation in the settlement agreement in In re Purdue Pharma L.P. debtors Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court.
5. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Item taken out of order.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey addressed information sent out by the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association.
6. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Wells reported on recent Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee meeting. She spoke about the Jewish Federation Legislative Delegation trip and thanked them for organizing the trip.
Councilmember Corman also spoke about the Jewish Federation Legislative Delegation trip and thanked them for organizing the trip.
Mayor Nazarian requested that the City refund Rabbi Milikan’s appeal fee related to the 412 N. Oakhurst item and the Council agreed.
Councilmember Friedman spoke about a past experience in Hostage Square. He also reported that he attended Former Mayor Donna Ellman Garber’s 100th birthday.
Vice Mayor Mirisch reported that he met Stanford Professor of Korean Studies Dafna Zur who was originally from Jerusalem at K-Con. He also welcomed Korean soccer player Son Heung-min who is set to join the LAFC and spoke positively about him.
He also spoke against Qatar.
Mayor Nazarian reported that the County Assessor Jeff Prang emailed with an update on the 2025 assessment of the net value for the City is $48.59 billion, a 3.8% increase over the prior year. She also reported on recent events she’s been a part of including the Rodeo Podcast that’s airing August 5, meeting with a representative and award winner at the U.S. Conference of Mayors to help with expediting the permitting process through Al, long range planning meeting, ribbon cuttings for Bacio di Latte, MySafe USA, Wrapstar, and Pura Vida, Wallis Board meeting, La Cienega Park screening of Clueless, October 7’ Memorial Ad Hoc Committee meeting, Spotlight with Sharona, and a Metro Ad Hoc Committee meeting. She invited the community to attend the Concerts on Cañon. She also mentioned that they said goodbye to theGreat Elephant Migration display. Mayor Nazarian also spoke about the 3rd annual Rodeo Drive Celebrates Fashion event, and the Festival Beverly Hills. She said shehad the honor of meeting with Omer Shem Toy, a young man who survived 505 days in captivity by Hamas after being abducted from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th She also spoke about the Israeli and Druze communities.
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I. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of May 8, 2025 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of June 18, 2025
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of June 24, 2025HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of June 25, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of July 10, 2025
ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025.
Mayor Nazarian closed the meeting in memory of Rose Norton who passed away onrecently. She was a community member, former Planning Commissioner, wife of late Beverly Hills Mayor Ben Norton Jr., and mother of late Beverly Hills historian Phil Savenick.Mayor Nazarian also remembered renowned philanthropist and Trustee of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Wallis Annenberg who passed away recently. The Council held a moment of silence in memory of both Rose Norton and Wallis Annenberg.
There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 1:09 a.m. on August 6th, 2025.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 19th day of August, 2025
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYOR/Chair
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.