CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING September 16, 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 Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.The City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 7:09 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alan R. Block
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: CouncilmemberfDirector Wells, Councilmember/Director Corman, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Mirisch, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Mayor Nazarian,
Cancer Circle
Memarzadeh in
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Alan Block, Cultural Heritage Commission Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate to Alan Block for his appointment to the Cultural Heritage Commission.
3. 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.
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along with the entire City
Paulinda Babbini and
honor of Ovarian Cancer
Council, recognized founder of
UCLA researcher/oncologist
Awareness Month.
the Ovarian
Dr. Sanaz
HILLS.
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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 comments on 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/Parking Authority discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
Speaker:
1. Oscar Canales re: Freedom
Written Public Comment:
1. Gary Weiss re: Retrofit financing
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded by Director Corman to approve item D-1 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Meeting of August 19, 2025.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
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
CARRI ED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Vice Mayor Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove items E-7, E-9, and E-10 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-1 and E-2.
Minutes
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates August 29, 2025 to September 8, 2025.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates August 29, 2025 to September 8, 2025.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPECIFIC
NOISE SOURCES AND REGULATIONS, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OFEXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). — Second Reading — For Adoption
Comment: The ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to explicitly include generators in the list of regulated equipment and adding an exemption for emergency or standby generators, allowing for a higher permissible noise level during installation and operation.
ITEM E-3: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2920
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4. RENEWING ITS MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. — Second Reading — For Adoption Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and introduce the ordinance by title only for first reading. This ordinance renews the Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory listing items in use by the Police Department in accordance with Government Code § 7071(d)(1).
ITEM E-4: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2921
5. AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. — Second Reading — For Adoption
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council waive full reading and introduce the ordinance by title only for first reading. This ordinance authorizes the acquisition of additional equipment identified in the Military Equipment Inventory, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071. Staff recommends that the City Council reviewthe attached “Military Equipment Inventory,” which outlines the items requested by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
ITEM E-5: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2922
6. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO SUNSET THE
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS COMMISSION AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - Second Reading — For Adoption
Comment: Requesting to adopt an Ordinance to sunset the Charitable Solicitations Commission and find the Ordinance exempt from the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA).
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2923
7. ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (ONE BEVERLY HILLS) OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHINIMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2. -SecondReading — For Adoption Comment: This is the second reading, for adoption, of the ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes on the property owners within the One Beverly Hills specific plan area.
Speaker:
1. Darian Bojeaux
Written Public Comment:
1. Gary Jacobs
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Councilmember Corman recused himself from this item. City Attorney Laurence Wiener addressed the public comment.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-7 as follows:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ACTING IN ITS
CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2025-1 (ONE BEVERLY HILLS) OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN
IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. I AND IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
Recused: Councilmember Corman
ITEM E-7: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2924
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
8. DESIGNATION OF THE CITY’S VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2025 CALCITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND APPROVE HOTEL
ACCOMODATION REQUEST.
Comment: This item designates the City’s voting delegate and alternates for the 2025 CalCities Annual Conference.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. 9800 -9900 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD STREET TREE MASTER PLAN.
Comment: This report provides the background information and recommendation by the Public Works Commission to establish a replacement tree for South Santa Monica Boulevard from Wilshire Boulevard to South Moreno Drive to fill vacant tree wells and future replacement of existing Ficus trees as they decline.
Zoom Public Comments:
1. Wendy Klenk
2. Karen Mussette
3. Steve Mayer
4. Tiffany Paige
5. Mark Elliot
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MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-9 as follows:
9800 — 9900 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD STREET TREE
MASTER PLAN.
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
10. AN AGREEMENT WITH RTS SOLUTIONZ, INC. FOR ADDITIONS TO THE AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM IN THE CITY’S EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND RELATED SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $323,093.41.
Comment: Provides for critical updates to the Emergency Operations Center’s coreaudiovisual infrastructure, replacing end-of-life equipment. This essential upgrade will ensure enhanced reliability, efficiency, and long-term viability for the EOC’s criticaloperations.
Director of IT David Schirmer provided additional information related to the contract.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item E-10 as follows:
AN AGREEMENT WITH RTS SOLUTIONZ, INC. FOR ADDITIONS TO
THE AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM IN THE CITY’S EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS CENTER AND RELATED SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE
NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $323,093.41.
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM E-10: APPROVED, AG #476-25
11. A FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PURCHASE ORDER IN A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $685,014 TO J. BEN BOURGEOIS PRODUCTIONS, INC., FOR THE RODEO DRIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION ON RODEO DRIVE.
Comment: Request to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $685,014 to J. Ben Bourgeois Productions, Inc., for the 2025 Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Rodeo Drive.
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ITEM E-11: APPROVED
12. A LEASE WITH FEARLESS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AT 9400 S. SANTA MONICA BLVD. SUITE 300; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE PAYMENT SCHEDULE OFA CORRESPONDING BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a lease agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Fearless Management Corporation at 9400 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 300.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED, AG #477-25
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. 345 N. BEVERLY DRIVE PARKING STRUCTURE TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT WITH ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $186,670.00; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE PROJECT BY SKIDATA, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $5,634,155.28; 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-13: APPROVED
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
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TO CONSIDER:
None
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE RECREATION AND PARKS CITY COUNCIL LIAISONS FOR THE LA CIENEGA PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT.
Comment: Staff is seeking City Council approval on the design development of the La Cienega Playground replacement project allowing staff to move forward with preparing construction documents for bidding in November.
City Architect Mandana Motahari presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Architect Mandana Motahari, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, and Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item G-1 as follows:
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS CITY
COUNCIL LIAISONS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED LA CIENEGA
PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Corman, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Mirisch, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM G-1: APPROVED
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 Councilmember Corman reported on the Litigation Committee meeting.
Councilmember Friedman also mentioned the Litigation Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Mirisch wished everyone Shana Tova next week. He also spoke against Qatar.
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Mayor Nazarian also wished everyone Shana Tova. She reported on the LA County Sanitation Board meeting, Spotlight with Sharona, Unity through Tourism event, All Saints 100 Year Centennial Celebration, and Day of Wellness. She also reported that she introduced Senator Fetterman and Bill Maher at the JAS Summit. Mayor Nazarianalso spoke about the ribbon cutting for Marea’s 1 year celebration, Social Media Safety program with the Health and Safety Commission, and her meeting with his RoyalHighness Reza Pahlavi.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of August 20, 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of August 28, 2025 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2025.
There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 28th day of October, 2025
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYORIChair
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