CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
December 9, 2025
7:00 p.m.*
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING 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 may act on any item listed on the agenda.The City CouncillParking Authority Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 7:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Ezra Kermani
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Friedman Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Corman, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY: UCLA Age Well Bruins
2. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT:
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.
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire
recognition to UCLA Age Well Bruins
older adults.
City Council, presented the Moment of Unity
and Founder Mira Mehra for their service to
Jasmine Kermani, Recreation and Parks
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate to Jasmine Kermani for her appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission. ‘BEVERLY’
ILLS.”
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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 largenumber 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.
Speaker:
1. Oscar Canales re: Various topics
Written Public Comment:
1. Your Fellow Beverly Hills Neighbor re: Pioneer Hardware Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich provided additional information regarding the Pioneer Hardware rent increase.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Chair Nazarian, seconded by Director Friedman to approve all items on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2025.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
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Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Corman, Chair Nazarian
Noes: None
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E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-3 and E-4.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of November 12, 2025.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 12, 2025.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates November 4, 2025 to December 1, 2025.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates November 4, 2025 to December 1, 2025.ITEM E-4: APPROVED
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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 RELATIONSCOMMISSION. - 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: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2928
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: ADOPTED, RES #25-R-1 3569
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 HeritageCommission and Atoosa Nehorai to the Community Charitable Foundation for an initial two-year term.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. AMENDMENT NO. I 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 THEAMOUNT 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: APPROVED, AG #599-25
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9. SECOND AMENDMENT OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MILLER-DM, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, DBA MERCEDES BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS AT 348NORTH 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: APPROVED, AG #600-25
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: APPROVED
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 (INCLUDINGA25% 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: APPROVED, AG #601-25
12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, PALP INC.
DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY, FOR THE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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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 Extensionproject. Areas designated for restoration by Metro are excluded.
ITEM E-12: APPROVED, AG #602-25
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 (INCLUDINGA CONTINGENCY OF $83,036.68) TO POLO ENGINEERING, 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 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: APPROVED, AG #603-25
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 City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $425,840 (INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF $45,215); 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 contract with Data Specialties, Inc. for the Emergency OperationsCenter (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 newUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) unit at the EOC server room to provide full capacity reliable backup power during utility power outages.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED, AG #604-25
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; 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 construction of asphalt pavement overlays, pavement section repairs, concrete replacement, and meter box replacements at various locations Citywide.
ITEM E-15: APPROVED, AG #605-25
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Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Corman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
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F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
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 2025CALIFORNIA 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; INCLUDINGCERTAIN 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 StandardsCode 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 alsoconsider finding the ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
City Building Official Arlen Eskandari presented information related to this item.
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Written Public Comment:
I. Anne Russell, Greater Los Angeles Realtors Association Council provided their questions and comments.City Building Official Arlen Eskandari, Deputy Director of Rent Stabilization Nestor Otazu, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, and Fire Chief Greg Barton, responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item F-I as follows:
TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED: “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 THAT THE
CITY BUILDING OFFICIAL OR HIS DESIGNEE FILE THE ADOPTED
RESOLUTION OF FINDINGS WITH THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS COMMISSION
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Corman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM F-I: ADOPTED, RES #25-R-I 3570
MOVED by Councilmember Corman, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item F-I as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “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; THECODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;
INCLUDING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, ANDDELETIONS; AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION,” BE ADOPTED
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Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Corman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
ITEM F-I: ADOPTED, ORD #25-0-2929
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
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.
Principal Planner Chloe Chen presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Susie Herrera, Cedars Sinai
2. Orna Wolens
3. Aaron Newman, Esq.
4. Dr. Armand Newman
Council provided their questions and comments.
Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich, Principal Planner Chloe Chen, and Director of Finance Jeff Muir responded to Council questions.
Council directed to keep the medical use ordinance as-is. It may be revisited later after larger efforts such as the tax/fee study and long-range planning implementation.
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 Mirisch spoke about former President of Israel Chaim Herzog and suggested naming a park in his honor. He also spoke against the Muslim Brotherhoodand Qatar.
Vice Mayor Corman spoke about the Senior’s Thanksgiving Lunch at Roxbury Park and thanked the Fire Department for putting on the event and Shawn Saeedian for providing City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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the food. He also reported on his attendance at the National League of Cities Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also spoke about the Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation tree planting event.
Mayor Nazarian spoke about the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration and encouraged everyone to shop local. She also spoke about the Vahagn Setian Charitable Foundation tree planting event, Holidays at Greystone, Sunday Socials with Sharona, opening for Coco House Pilates, Zero Based Budgeting Ad Hoc meeting, Polish ConsulGeneral’s event at the Writer’s Guild Theater on Doheny, 34th Annual International Mayor’s Conference in Israel, and the Combat Antisemitism Movement Mayor’sConference in New Orleans. She also invited the community to the next Spotlight with Sharona, Holiday and Hanukkah Craft Fair at the Farmers’ Market, the Menorah Lighting Ceremony, and the Hanukkah celebration event.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. 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-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025.
There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
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PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 1 3th day of January, 2026
Eg14 HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYOR/Chair
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