CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
August 19, 2025
2:30 p.m.*
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, MayorJohn A. Mirisch, Vice Mayor Lester J. Friedman, Councilmember
Craig A. Corman, Councilmember
Mary N. Wells, Councilmember
Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City ManagerRyan Gohlich, Assistant City Manager Keith Sterling, Deputy City ManagerLaurence Wiener, City Attorney Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Stephanie Harris, Director of Community Services
Shana Epstein, Director of Public Works
Elisabeth Albanese, Police CaptainLogan Phillippo, Real Property Development Manager None
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The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 2:30 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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A -DIRECTION
1. Discussion to Reinstall the Temporary Flag Display and Memorial Street Signage to Honor the Victims of the October 7, 2023 Attack on Israel Staff is seeking direction for the temporary flag installation at Beverly Gardens Park to honor the victims of October 7, 2023 attack on Israel and those held hostage.
Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein,Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese, and City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey responded to Council questions.
The Council majority decided not to reinstall the temporary flag display.
2. Recommended Design by the 1017 Permanent Memorial Ad Hoc Committee as well as Recommendation for the 1015 Groundbreaking Ceremony
The 10/7 Permanent Memorial Ad Hoc Committee will make their recommendation for the design/team for the 10/7 memorial. Additionally, the Ad Hoc’s recommendation for the scopeand scale of the 10/5 Groundbreaking Ceremony will be shared for City Council discussion.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey presented information related to this item.
Speaker:
1. John Luca
The meeting was recessed due to technical difficulties.
After the meeting resumed, Council provided their questions and comments.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey responded to Council questions.
Council supported the recommended design and groundbreaking scope.
3. Recommendation of the Beverly Hills Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Division to Establish a Paramedic Subscription Program
This item provides a recommendation of the Beverly Hills Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Division, regarding its proposed Paramedic Subscription Program.
This item was moved to the September 9th Study Session.
4. City Support for a Developer’s Grant Application for a 100% Affordable Senior Housing Project at 214-216 South Hamilton Drive
Staff seeks City Council direction on whether to provide local support for a developer’s grantapplication to the State department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) regarding the development of a 100% affordable housing project at 214-216 South Hamilton Drive,which is an existing builder’s remedy site. The HCD grant awards five points if the City provides a funding commitment of $500,000 and an additional five points if the City provides a letter of support for the project. Grant funds are awarded on a competitive basis and the City’s support helps the developer to maximize their score.
Real Property Development Manager Logan Phillippo presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. John Luca
2. Steve Mayer
Written Public Comment:
1. Nancy Philipson
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey spoke about noticing related to this item. Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich spoke about the parking permit ordinance.
The City Council continued this item to the evening Formal Session meeting.
B — ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - INFORMATION
5. Beverly Hills Fire Department 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Community Risk AssessmentlStandards of CoverAs part of the Fire Department’s international re-accreditation process, staff requests that the City Council note and file the Fire Department’s Community Risk Assessment/Standards of Cover and community-driven 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. These requisite documents represent the agency’s continuous improvement objectives to meet the ever-changing needs of the community and its unwavering commitment to excellence.
Informational report only, no action taken.
6. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended July 31, 2025 This City Treasurer’s Report for the month ended July 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 9th day of September, 2025
HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, YD,
MAYORIChair
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