CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED STUDY SESSION
January 21, 2026
2:30 p.m.*
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Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, Mayor
Craig 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
Greg Barton, Fire Chief
Enisha Clark, Human Services Administrator
Shana Epstein, Director of Public Works
Mandy Jiang, Senior Management AnalystMagdalena Davis, Community Outreach Manager Chad Lynn, Deputy Director Special Projects, Public SafetyStephanie Harris, Director of Community Services None
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 2:30 p.m.
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A -DIRECTION
1. Update on Homelessness Response Planning for Metro D Line Opening Staff is presenting an update on the progress of the Metro Readiness Plan for homelessnessoutreach and engagement. This plan equips residents and businesses with clear guidance to prepare for the Wilshire! La Cienega Station opening and defines how the City and its partners will deliver a coordinated, proactive, and compassionate response. Our goal is to protect Beverly Hills quality of life while ensuring individuals in need are connected to appropriate services.
Fire Chief Greg Barton and Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark presentedinformation related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments about public outreach, opening schedule, andoperating hours.
Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Director ofPublic Works Shana Epstein, and Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich responded to Council questions.
2. Draft 2026 Legislative Platform
This item provides an overview of updates made to the City’s Legislative Platform for the2026 Legislative Session.
Senior Management Analyst Mandy Jiang presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Senior Management Analyst Mandy Jiang, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, and Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis responded to Council questions.
Council supported the legislative platform and directed the Legislative I Lobby Liaison Committee to further study potential language regarding support funding for public schools.
3. Consideration of the Storage of Richard Orlinsky Public Art Currently Displayed on Rodeo Drive for Potential Future Use
Staff is seeking City Council direction for the temporary storage of public artwork currently displayed on Rodeo Drive while the City formally considers if and how the artwork may be utilized in the future.
Deputy Director Special Projects, Public Safety Chad Lynn presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Deputy Director Special Projects, Public Safety Chad Lynn, Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris responded to Council questions.
Council directed to leave the Kong piece on Rodeo Drive in the short term if there is no conflict with Mr. Brainwash, to not store or take possession of the Crocodile piece, and refer both pieces to the Arts and Culture Commission before any donation.
B — ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - INFORMATION
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PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 24k” day of March, 2026
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H MA AHMED, City Clerk
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SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, P’YD, MAYOR
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