iLLS CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
December 16, 2025
2:30 p.m.*
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, MayorCraig A. Corman, Vice Mayor John A. Mirisch, Councilmember
Lester J. Friedman, Councilmember
Mary N. Wells, Councilmember
Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City ManagerRyan Gohlich, Assistant City Manager Keith Sterling, Deputy City Manager
Laurence Wiener, City Attorney
Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Chad Lynn, Deputy Director of SpecialGreg Barton, Fire Chief Enisha Clark, Human Services Administrator
None
Projects, Public Safety
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PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey provided an update on the water main break and resulting power outage in the southern portion of the City. Council provided their comments.
A -DIRECTION
1. Commission Reappointments (Planning Commission, Public Works Commission and Recreation and Parks Commission)
The first terms for Planning Commission (Lou Milkowski), Public Works Commission (Ben Ritterbush) and Recreation and Parks Commission (Tara Riceberg) will end on December 31, 2025. They are eligible for reappointment to a second term of four-years with City Council approval.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed presented information related to this item.Council provided their comments and supported the reappointments.
2. Recommendation by the Rodeo Drive ISpecial Events IHoliday Program Liaisons for Rodeo Drive Committee Partnerships with Mr. Brainwash for 2026 Public Art Displays Staff is seeking direction based on the Liaison’s recommendations related to the partnership between the Rodeo Drive Committee and Mr. Brainwash for a temporary art display on Rodeo Drive from January to October of 2026, and a waiver of approximately $7,000 in special event, public right of way and other associated permit fees.
Deputy Director of Special Projects, Public Safety Chad Lynn made a correction to the comment for this item, the permit fee waiver should be approximately $6,000. Deputy Director of Special Projects, Public Safety Chad Lynn and Rodeo Drive Committee President KathyGohari presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Deputy Director of Special Projects, Public Safety Chad Lynn and Rodeo Drive Committee President Kathy Gohari responded to Council questions.
Council supported the recommendation.
3. Update on Homelessness Response Planning for Metro 0 Line Opening This report provides an overview of Metro services and describes the City’s readiness efforts to align outreach, clinical supports, and targeted interventions for individuals impacted by homelessness.
Fire Chief Greg Barton and Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark, Deputy Director of Special Projects, Public Safety Chad Lynn, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, and City Manager Nancy HuntCoffey responded to Council questions.
Council discussed delineating Metro vs. City responsibilities, improving communication for the community, and updating Council consistently, and approved the recommendation.
B -ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - INFORMATION
4. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended November 30, 2025 This City Treasurer’s Report for the month ended November 30, 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 I 3 day of January, 2026
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD, MAYOR
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