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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 January 13, 2026
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. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS: Sweet Angeles
2. MOMENT OF UNITY: Cedars-Sinai
3. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Atoosa Nehorai, Community Charitable Foundation
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. 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 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 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 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.
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 Parking Authority Meeting of December 9, 2025.
ITEM D-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of December 16, 2025.
ITEM D-2
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.
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 December 9, 2025.
ITEM E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025.
ITEM E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of December 16, 2025.
ITEM E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025.
ITEM E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates December 9, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
ITEM E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates December 9, 2025 to January 5, 2026.
ITEM E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
7. REQUEST FOR LOS ANGELES MARATHON FOR SPECIAL EVENT STREET CLOSURES ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026; AND TO RENEW A THREE-YEAR AGREEMENT (2026-2028) WITH THE MCCOURT FOUNDATION TO HOST THE LOS ANGELES MARATHON.
Comment: Request from The McCourt Foundation to host the Los Angeles Marathon including Street Closures on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and renew the City's commitment of support for the next three years (2026 - 2028), conditioned upon date and route submissions to the City Council each year for approval." Item E-7 Agenda Report
8. REQUEST FOR A FULL CLOSURE OF GREYSTONE MANSION AND GARDENS: THE DOHENY ESTATE TO THE PUBLIC ON JANUARY 26 AND JANUARY 27, 2026 FOR FILMING BY GLASS ENGINE.
Comment: The production company, Glass Engine requests to pay the park closure fee on two dates during a filming event at Greystone. Per the FY2026 approved Fees & Charges, any park closures of Greystone are subject to City Council approval.
Item E-8 Agenda Report
9. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A SHORT TERM COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 8447 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD ASSOCIATES II LLC AT 8447 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a short term commercial lease agreement?with 8447 Wilshire Boulevard Associates II LLC at 8447 Wilshire Boulevard. The lease allows the City of Beverly Hills to utilize a portion of 8447 Wilshire?Boulevard to construct and operate a temporary public safety center related to the Wilshire/La Cienega Metro Line Station. item E-9 Agenda Report
10. A FIRST AMENDMENT OF A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS AND SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT ON LIGHT STANDARDS AND POLES WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a First Amendment to a Master License Agreement by and between The City of Beverly Hills and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company for use of telecommunications antennas and supporting equipment located on City light standards and poles.
Item E-10 Agenda Report
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO DATA SPECIALTIES, INC., FOR THE LIBRARY AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $658,559; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; 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 award of a contract with Data Specialties, Inc. for the Automatic Transfer Switch Replacement (ATS) Replacement Project at the Library and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $658,559 will include replacement of an under-capacity existing ATS with new upgraded equipment to match the existing emergency generator capacity.
Item E-11 Agenda Report
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. APPEALS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S OCTOBER 29, 2025 DECISION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING STATE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT BUILDER'S REMEDY PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(D)(5), TO ALLOW FOR A NEW 14-STORY, 116-UNIT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT 9229 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD; AND, A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS VACATING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF THE 14-STORY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 9229 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, REMANDING THE MATTER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, AND GRANTING IN PART RELATED APPEALS.
Comment: On November 12, 2025, Alan T. Nissel, on behalf of the applicant, 9229 Wilshire Skyline LLC, and, separately, Aria Ahdoot, on behalf of Beverly Hills Citizens Coalition, submitted appeals of the Planning Commission's October 29, 2025 decision conditionally approving a Development Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Density Bonus Permit for a project proposed pursuant to State Housing Accountability Act Builder's Remedy provisions (Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)), as well as the determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is recommended that the City Council hold a de novo public hearing to consider the appeals, adopt a resolution vacating the Planning Commission's October 29, 2025 decision, and considering finding the action exempt from CEQA.
Item F-1 Agenda Report
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of October 21, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 23, 2025 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 4, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 11, 2025 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026. *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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https://beverlyhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/15937/Formal-Meeting-01-13-2026