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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
January 21, 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 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. 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 may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALL
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY: Amanda Markowitz, Holocaust Museum LA
2. MOMENT OF UNITY: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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 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.
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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 6, 2026 to January 12, 2026.
ITEM D-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 6, 2026 to January 12, 2026.
ITEM D-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
APPROVAL OF:
3. 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 to renew a Three-Year Non-Binding Informal Agreement (2026-2028).
ITEM D-3
4. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE / LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED POSITIONS ON VARIOUS FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE BILLS.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative/Lobby Committee’s recommendations for positions on various legislative bills not addressed in the City's adopted 2025 Legislative Platform.
ITEM D-4
5. SECOND AMENDMENT TO A PERMIT TO INSTALL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS ON LIGHT STANDARDS/POLES AND VAULT FOR SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY (AT&T).
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a Second Amendment to a Telecommunication Permit Agreement by and between The City of Beverly Hills and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for use of telecommunications antennas and supporting equipment located on City light standard at 403 S. Peck Drive.
ITEM D-5
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE ROADWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT ON COLDWATER CANON DRIVE BY PAVEWEST, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $4,462,705.52; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council accept the described work with PaveWest, Inc. and authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion.
ITEM D-6
E.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT A TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN AND OVERLAY ZONE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65912.161, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE (BHMC) TO ADOPT A TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65912.161 (a), AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ADOPTING THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN MAP, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) - First Reading for Introduction Comment: Presentation of three alternative plan scenarios to implement the provisions of SB 79 and redistribute density from single-family residential zones to the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MUOZ). Staff recommends the City Council select one alternative plan scenario, which will be forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review.
ITEM E-1
F.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. A. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA; AND B. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSENT TO THE CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS' REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE AND DIRECT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK TO ADMINISTER, MANAGE, OVERSEE AND CANVASS THE RESULTS OF SAID ELECTION; AND C. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026; AND D. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT FOR CERTAIN CANDIDATES FOR CITY ELECTIONS AND TO INCREASE THE VOLUNTARY EXPENDITURE CEILING FOR CITY ELECTIONS; AND E. FUNDING REQUEST OF $210,000 FOR THE JUNE 2, 2026 REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND ADDITIONAL DIRECTION ON COSTS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS.
Comment: This report provides the City Council with a request to approve various items related to the June 2, 2026 Regular Municipal Election.
ITEM F-1
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS G.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of October 9, 2025 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of November 13, 2025 PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of December 11, 2025 ITEM G-1
H.
OTHER BUSINESS
I.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 4, 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/15938/Formal-Meeting-01-21-2026