STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: January 13, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City Manager
Mandy Jiang, Senior Management Analyst
Subject: City Council Priorities Setting Session – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Attachments: 1. Proposed FY 2026-27 City Council Priorities
INTRODUCTION
This item presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Council Priorities for the Council’s consideration and input. The proposed priorities consist of recommendations from each department and identify programs that may require a budget enhancement.
City Commission priorities will be presented at a subsequent City Council meeting.
DISCUSSION
This Fiscal Year 2026-27 priority setting session marks the completion of the City’s first cycle implementing a revised priority setting process, which was approved by the City Council on May 20, 2025. The new process proved effective, providing department staff with greater clarity which enabled stronger performance.
As part of a broader process improvement effort, the proposed FY 2026-27 City Council Priorities document (Attachment 1) has been streamlined to eliminate piecemeal workplan items, retaining only Strategic Priorities and Goals for a more executive-level focus. The City is beginning the budget development process for FY 26-27. To further align with the budget development timeline, specific items that may require budget enhancement are listed below for consideration:
SP1: Enhance Community Safety Services
G1.1: Prepare for opening of Beverly Hills Metro stations. Projects to include:
Plan policing model for Beverly Metro Station (PD/PW).
Funding may be needed, depending on the model.
G1.2: Implement new technologies to support public safety, to include:
Continue to expand number of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras with a focus on upgrading wireless cameras fleet, and installation at prioritized intersections and automated license plate readers (ALPRs) (IT, PW, PD). Funding needed for ongoing cost of ALPRs purchased through ORT grant. Budget Enhancement will be submitted for FY 26-27.
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G1.5: Continue emergency preparations and proactive safety measures Aggressively recruit new and lateral police officers (HR/PD).
Budget enhancement will be submitted for FY 26-27
SP2: Practice Effective, Innovative, and Transparent Governance G2.1: Ensure effective transition of Council responsibilities, to include:
Hold successful election for City Council and City Treasurer in June 2026 (CC). Additional funding will be needed for election.
Budget Enhancement will be submitted for FY 26-27.
G2.4: Engage in and complete labor negotiations with the City’s six non-sworn employee groups (MOUs expire October 2026) (HR/FIN). Funding may be needed, based on negotiation progress.
SP3: Strengthen Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
G3.1: Ensure responsible fiscal stewardship by implementing cost saving measures and revenue enhancement ideas to include:
Conduct comprehensive Citywide Fee Study (CM/FIN).
Funding will be needed to carry out the study.
Budget Enhancement will be submitted for FY 26-27.
SP5: Maintain and Develop Infrastructure and Facilities G5.1: Ensure City facilities are properly maintained and functional to include:
Initiate seismic upgrades to one City parking structure (Bedford, Camden or Beverly Dr.) (PW/PM). Funding may be needed. Construct October 7th permanent memorial (PM/PW/CS). City has dedicated $500k. Need to raise remaining funds.
SP6: Enhance Housing Opportunities While Preserving Community Character G6.2: Improve/maintain multifamily stock by studying implementation of a proactive rental unit inspection program. (CD) Additional funding will be required.
This initial draft is presented to the City Council inviting feedback. Separately, the priorities proposed by those City Commissions without predetermined workplans will be brought forth to the Council at a subsequent meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
Unless otherwise indicated, each of the City Council priorities that are listed has funding available in the Operating or Capital Improvement Project budgets to complete the item.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council discuss and provide direction on the list of proposed priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Nancy Hunt Coffey,
City Manager
Approved By
Attachment 1
1 DRAFT Fiscal Year 2026-27
City of Beverly Hills
Strategic Priorities and Goals
SP1: Enhance Community Safety Services
G1.1: Prepare for opening of Beverly Hills Metro stations. Projects to include:
Complete Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) Public Safety Center at La Cienega Metro Station. (PW/PD)
Manage contract with partner agencies for law enforcement services provided on BH Metro platform (PD)
Plan policing model for Beverly Metro Station. Funding may be needed, depending on the model (PD/PW)
G1.2: Implement new technologies to support public safety, to include:
Complete Phase II of Enterprise Records Management System (RMS) upgrade for BHPD and BHFD. (PD/IT/FD)
Implement Drone in a Box Program. (PD)
Continue to expand number of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras with a focus on upgrading wireless cameras fleet, and installation at prioritized intersections and automated license plate readers (ALPRs). (IT, PW, PD) Funding needed for ongoing cost of ALPRs purchased through ORT grant. Budget Enhancement will be submitted for fy 26-27. Upgrade wireless data modems in public safety vehicles (PW/PD/IT) G1.3: Expand cyber security posture to include:
Replace end-of-life network infrastructure and enhance network security (IT)
Upgrade identity management systems such as the virtual private network (IT)
G1.4: Increase pedestrian safety by studying and carrying out additional safety measures on certain streets to include:(PW/PD)
Use AI and existing technology to measure violators running lights and stop signs (PW/PD)
Complete Phase 2 of the Rodeo Dr. bollards/light pole replacement project. (PW/PM)
Complete permanent security solutions for Lily Pond block (PW/PD) Initiate local roadway safety plans & raised crosswalks at select intersections (PW)
Begin install of various midblock pedestrian signals (PW) Review/Update Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (PW) G1.5: Continue emergency preparations and proactive safety measures Explore emergency communication alert and warning tools (FD) Explore adverse weather planning capabilities (FD/PW) 2 Explore communications for community members with disabilities (FD) Aggressively recruit new and lateral police officers (HR/PD) Budget enhancement will be submitted for fy 26-27.
Work with local and federal partner agencies to improve public safety and reduce crime (PD)
SP2: Practice Effective, Innovative, and Transparent Governance G2.1: Ensure effective transition of Council responsibilities, to include:
Install new Mayor/Vice Mayor in April 2027 (PM/CC)
Hold successful election for City Council and City Treasurer in June 2026 (CC) Additional funding will be needed for election. Budget Enhancement will be submitted for fy 26-27.
Install newly elected Council/City Treasurer in July 2026 (PM/CC) Carry out Mayor initiatives (PM)
G2.2: Expand public-facing eGov offerings
Enhance online permitting and plan review capabilities through implementation of new enterprise permitting software system (IT/CD/PW/FD) (multi-year project)
Complete roll out of JustFOIA for public records management (CC/IT) G2.3: Ensure successful succession planning for future vacancies to include:
Establish a learning and development and/or knowledge transfer plan to support succession planning with City departments (HR)
Conduct department strategy meetings to further evaluate positions preidentified for the development of a succession plan. (HR) G2.4: Engage in and complete labor negotiations with the City’s six non-sworn employee groups (MOUs expire October 2026) (HR/FIN) Funding may be needed based on negotiation progress.
SP3: Strengthen Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
G3.1: Ensure responsible fiscal stewardship by implementing cost saving measures and revenue enhancement ideas to include:
Conduct business tax analysis (CM/FIN)
Conduct comprehensive Citywide Fee Study. (CM/FIN) Funding will be needed to carry out the study. Budget Enhancement will be submitted for fy 26-27.
Complete development impact fee nexus study and implement development impact fees. (CD)
Conduct off street and on street parking rate study for City parking structures and meters. (PW)
Work with Long Range Planning Ad Hoc to explore best use of City real estate and assets. (PM)
Increase fee-based Community Services programming to be revenue positive (CS)
3 Continue monitoring Organized Retail Theft grant and monitor future grant opportunities. Evaluate the continued use of equipment and services no longer funded by the grant (PD)
SP4: Strengthen Community Quality of Life and Health
G4.1: Continue to roll out BHFD Wellness Network. (FD)
G4.2: Provide programs and spaces that benefit the residents of the City, to include:
Roll out new/different events as recommended by City Council ad hoc (PM/CS)
Prepare for 2026 World Cup related to security, transportation, programming, etc. (PM/ CS/ PW/ PD)
Prepare for 2028 Olympics related to security, transportation, programming, etc. Determine if the Olympics marathon race can come through Beverly Hills. (PM/PD/PW/CS)
SP5: Maintain and Develop Infrastructure and Facilities* G5.1: Ensure City facilities are properly maintained and functional to include:
Complete upgrade of Will Rogers water feature. (PW/CS) Initiate seismic upgrades to one City parking structure (Bedford, Camden or Beverly Dr.) (PW/PM) Funding may be needed.
Complete lower Greystone drainage & access road reconstruction. (PW/CS)
Replace IT data center heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Systems. (IT/PW) Expand Fire station #2 to include 2 new individual bedrooms to accommodate personnel assigned to the Station. (FD/PW)
Street resurfacing associated with Metro projects, including Wilshire Blvd. and residential areas affected by dewatering wells and/or haul route violations. (PW)
Renovate public first floor library restrooms. (CS/PW) Address short and long-term document storage needs in City Clerk’s office. (CC/PW)
Replace pergola at Rexford Mini Park (PW/CS)
Install fire alarm at Greystone mansion (PW/CS)
Restore fountains at Greystone cypress lane (PW/CS)
Replace play equipment at Arnaz mini park (PW/CS)
Complete Robertson ficus tree replacement
Continue implementation of streetscape enhancements per Connect BH on Wilshire and La Cienega Blvds., including new or enhanced crosswalks, and transit shelters (PW)
Construct October 7th permanent memorial. (PM/PW/CS) City has dedicated $500k. Need to raise remaining funds.
Sunset Boulevard Median Reconstruction and Reservoir Project (PW) Develop plan for Public Works Yards (PW)
Replace obsolete signal poles on South Santa Monica Blvd. Corridor (PW) 4 Upgrade outdoor basketball courts at Roxbury park (CS/PW) Replace Automatic Transfer Switch at City Hall (PW)
Upgrade Library Fire Alarm System (CS/PW)
Replace roof at 345 Foothill Road (PW)
G5.2: Upgrade key IT infrastructure
Upgrade end-of-life network and server infrastructure. (IT) Complete phase I of City’s finance system (Munis) migration to the cloud (IT/FIN)
Begin Phase I of automatic meter reader migration (PW) Develop roadmap for enhanced document management software (IT/CC) SP6: Enhance Housing Opportunities While Preserving Community Character G6.1: Complete elements from the certified housing element to include:
Enter into an agreement with a development partner and create a development plan for affordable housing at Gale Dr. and Wilshire Blvd. including at least 125 units of affordable lower income housing. (PM/CD) Complete project entitlements for a senior affordable housing project. (PM/CD)
Continue implementation of housing element programs including actions to encourage additional ADU construction and updates to the Mixed Use Overlay Zone. (CD)
Update standards for residential units and lot splits under SB 9 consistent with state law. (CD)
Complete and implement the transit-oriented development alternative plan pursuant to SB 79. (CD)
G6.2: Improve/maintain multifamily stock by studying implementation of a proactive rental unit inspection program. (CD) Additional funding will be required.
G6.3: Continue to Manage the Character of the Community in light of State mandates by lobbying Sacramento elected representatives and work with other local cities to develop realistic goals for housing development. (PM) SP7: Practice Environmental Stewardship, including Increased Mobility Options, Reducing Carbon Emissions, etc.
G7.1: Pilot ongoing on-demand transit service (e.g. turnkey transit services.)** (PW)
G7.2: Continue implementation of Complete Streets Plan. Some new projects include crosswalks at Le Doux and Wilshire, at Wetherly/Almont and Gregory/Robertson, La Cienega Park on La Cienega. (PW)
5 G7.3: Continue to install level 2 EV chargers in City parking structures as utilization numbers determine. Ensure there is power capacity. (PW) G7.4: Implement elements of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to include:
Implement an Environmental Preferred Purchasing (EPP) policy for municipal procurement (PW)
Implement an Energy Reach Code for new construction (PW/CD) After evaluating power capacity, ensure compliance with State mandated Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Rule for vehicle replacement and installation of DC Fast Chargers (PW)
Purchase and register zero emission vehicles for ACF qualifying vehicles up for replacement in FY 2025-26 (PW)
Install additional fleet specific Level 2 EV Chargers in designated department areas. (PW)
Continue to review and address electrical grid maintenance and capacity. (PW)
G7.5: Increase water resilience
Complete Cabrillo pump station and forebay project to enhance and increase emergency pumping capacity and redundancy. (PW) * Please note that the Zero Based Budget CIP Ad Hoc is reviewing many of these projects. Any changes to the list will be brought to the City Council at a later date. **The Traffic and Parking liaison is currently considering this item.