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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING December 9, 2025
7:00 PM*
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
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/Parking Authority 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.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk at the meeting
How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video):
It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the City Council/Parking Authority. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. 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. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record.
If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Public comment via video conference 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. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY: UCLA Age Well Bruins
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Jasmine Kermani, Recreation and Parks 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. If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text “BHPDalert” to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
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. 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.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2025.
Item D-1
Other Business
None
E.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or requested by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of November 12, 2025.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 12, 2025.
Item E-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 4, 2025 to December 1, 2025.
Item E-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 4, 2025 to December 1, 2025.
Item E-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONSOLIDATE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION WITH THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION TO CREATE THE HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Municipal Code to consolidate the Health and Safety Commission with the Human Relations Commission.
Item E-5 Agenda Report
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. APPROVING THE HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN.
Comment: Staff recommends adoption of a resolution approving the City?s updated Hazard Mitigation Action Plan.
Item E-6 Agenda Report
APPROVAL OF:
7. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMISSION AND FOUNDATION: CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION (SANDRA PRESSMAN AND MICHAEL J. LIBOW) AND COMMUNITY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (ATOOSA NEHORAI).
Comment: Appoints Sandra Pressman and Michael J. Libow to the Cultural Heritage Commission and Atoosa Nehorai to the Community Charitable Foundation?for an initial two-year term.
Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THRONE LABS, INC. FOR TEMPORARY RESTROOM TRAILER UNITS FOR WILL ROGERS PARK PUBLIC RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO THRONE LABS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,900 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $127,900.
Comment: This amendment will cover the cost of additional months required for the temporary restroom units to be available for the public use while construction of the permanent restrooms is being completed.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. SECOND AMENDMENT OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MILLER-DM, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, DBA MERCEDES BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS AT 348 NORTH FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Second Amendment of License Agreement with Miller-DM, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, DBA Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills at 348 North Foothill Road. The amendment will extend the term of the agreement on a month-to-month basis beginning January 11, 2026.
Item E-9 Agenda Report
10. A PURCHASE ORDER TO KOMPAN, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR LA CIENEGA PARK PLAYGROUND FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $170,827.
Comment: This purchase order for playground equipment includes play towers with multiple play modes, as well as standalone play equipment for children of 2-5 and 5-12 age groups. Approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $170,827 will cover all material, shipping and taxes for play equipment manufactured by Kompan, Inc. A pre-qualified manufacturer-certified contractor will be installing the equipment under a separate agreement.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT WITH GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC FOR BEVERLY HILLS SIDEWALK RESTORATION PROJECT PHASE II WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,723; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $182,153.75 (INCLUDING A 25% CONTINGENCY) TO GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE PROJECT; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Approval of a contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for Phase II of the Beverly Hills Sidewalk Restoration Project, part of the City's sidewalk repair and risk-reduction strategy. The contract amount is $145,723 with a 25% contingency (total not-to-exceed $182,153.75). Staff also recommends finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, FOR THE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND VICINITY STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,738,776.36; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,512,654.00 (INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF $773,877.64) TO PALP INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY 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; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF $4,784,092 FROM THE METRO VIOLATION FUND AND $281,504 FROM THE PROP C LOCAL TRANSIT FUND FOR THIS PROJECT.
Comment: Construction contract award for resurfacing of Wilshire Boulevard between South Santa Monica Boulevard and Stanley Drive, San Vicente Boulevard between Clifton Way and Wilshire Boulevard, and other local streets within the Beverly Hills right-of-way, primarily to restore areas impacted by Metro's Purple (D) Line Extension project. Areas designated for restoration by Metro are excluded.
Item E-12 Agenda Report
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, POLO ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $830,365.32; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $913,402 (INCLUDING A CONTINGENCY OF $83,036.68) TO POLO ENGINEERING, 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 contract is for the installation of new crossing improvements at two locations: the intersection of Robertson Boulevard and Gregory Way and on Olympic Boulevard between Wetherly Drive and Almont Drive.
Item E-13 Agenda Report
14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO DATA SPECIALTIES, INC. FOR THE EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC) UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) PROJECT AT POLICE FACILITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $380,215; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $425,840 (INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF $45,215); AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; ANDPURSUANT 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 contract with Data Specialties, Inc. for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) UPS installation at the police facility and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $425,840.00 will include installation of a new Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit at the EOC server room to provide full capacity reliable backup power during utility power outages.
Item E-14 Agenda Report
15. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS FISCAL YEAR 25/26 WITHIN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,353,332.50; AND
APPROVAL OF THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,425.00; AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FROM UNALLOCATED MEASURE M FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000.00; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,388,665.75 TO CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE PROJECT; ANDPURSUANT 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 contract is for the construction of asphalt pavement overlays, pavement section repairs, concrete replacement, and meter box replacements at various locations Citywide.
Item E-15 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. A. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND FIRE CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS; AND
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; THE CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS; AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION DETERMINATION - Second Reading - For Adoption Comment: This ordinance adopts by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code with applicable local amendments to the California Building Standards Code and other technical codes. Staff also recommends to adopt the Resolution making express findings and determination that such modifications to the 2025 California building standards code are reasonably necessary. The Council will also consider finding the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. MEDICAL USE ORDINANCE UPDATE AND CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO MEDICAL USE REGULATIONS.
Comment: A report on the medical conversion permits to-date, and a review of the medical use ordinance regulations, with a request for direction on potential amendments to such regulations.
Item G-1 Agenda Report
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 27, 2025 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 6, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 19, 2025 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live.
To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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