ITEM E-1 — Beverly Hills City Council, February 11, 2026 (part 1 of 2)

AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: February 11, 2026
Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Subject: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT

AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS OF THE GENERAL

PLAN AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION

UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA)
Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution (Exhibit A: Open Space Element, Exhibit A1: Existing Conditions, Exhibit A2: Literature Review, Exhibit B: Implementation Programs, Exhibit C:

Legislative Consistency Worksheet)

2. Redline Open Space Element

3. Redline Implementation Programs

4. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2111

5. Public Correspondence
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
1) Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO

UPDATE THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS OF THE GENERAL PLAN (Attachment 1); and
Item Number: E-1
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Chloe Chen, Principal Planner
Meeting Date: February 11, 2026

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2) Find the action to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

INTRODUCTION
This report provides information regarding a draft resolution to adopt a General Plan amendment to update the Open Space Element (OSE) and Implementation programs.

The OSE is being updated at this time due to state law requirements.

DISCUSSION
The OSE is required by the State of California and considers how the City should maintain and plan for open space, park space, and recreational amenities to serve the needs of the community. It includes goals and policies that address the protection of the natural environment, including biological resources, air quality, urban forest, water resources, and visual resources. The OSE also includes a review of the City’s park facilities and guides future improvement of parks and open spaces through the expansion of infrastructure, recreational programs, and access to open space resources. The OSE was adopted in 1977 and most recently amended in 2010 as a part of the City’s comprehensive update of its General Plan.

Senate Bill 1425 (Government Code §65565.5) requires that every jurisdiction update the OSE to address various topics that correlate with other elements of the General Plan and other recently adopted state laws. Pursuant to SB 1425, the OSE must analyze the following topics:

1. Equitable access to open space in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, with attention paid to integrating open space with any existing environmental justice policies from the General Plan to ensure that any disadvantaged or underrepresented communities may benefit from parks and open space resources, and to ensure inclusivity and equity in the park planning process;

2. Building local climate change resilience and other co-benefits of open space through the adoption and implementation of climate adaptation strategies, consistent with the Safety Element; and

3. An assessment of rewilding opportunities as correlated with the Land Use Element and that support the state’s biodiversity and climate goals. These opportunities include opportunities to preserve, enhance, and expand an integrated network of open space to support beneficial uses, such as habitat, recreation, natural resources, historic and tribal resources, water management, and aesthetics, and establishing a natural communities conservation plan to coordinate the mitigation of the impacts of new development on the natural environment. Examples of rewilding opportunities include replanting native species, planting of species to provide habitat for sensitive or endangered wildlife species, or large-scale ecological restoration.

Staff prepared the updated OSE, updated Implementation Programs, and other related documents in collaboration with consultants at AECOM, the Public Works Department, and the Community Services Department. Feedback on existing policies and programs, opportunities for new programs, and ongoing regional collaborative efforts for natural habitat protection and climate resilience guided the update effort.

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Contents of the OSE Update
OSE (Attachment 1, Exhibit A)
The draft updated OSE is the key document of the update effort, containing a summary of the current conditions of the City’s open space facilities and goals and policies to guide maintenance and future growth. The proposed updates include the following items:
• Updates to existing goals and policies and new policies to address safe, equitable access to open space and recreational facilities for all residents (Goals 1 and 8 and Policies OS 8.4, 8.9, 8.10, 8.12, and 8.13);
• Additional policy to guide community education and participation for natural habitat and open space protection (Policy OS 1.3);
• Additional policy to encourage collaboration with neighboring communities and Tribal leadership for preservation and management of existing open spaces (Policies OS 1.4 and 1.5);
• Updates to existing tree planting and management policies to reduce heat island effect and promote climate resiliency (Goal OS 3 and Policy OS 2.5, 3.1, and 3.2); • Updates to existing water management policies to coordinate with existing city and regional programs (Policies OS 4.2, 4.3, and 5.1);
• Updates to existing policy for private developments to prioritize provision of new open space or recreation facilities in areas with higher park needs (Policy OS 8.2); • New policy for Tribal engagement when planning for new open space (Policy OS

8.14); and
• New policies to prepare for and mitigate impacts from natural disasters in coordination with the Safety Element (Policies OS 9.10, 9.11, and 9.12) Existing Conditions (Attachment 1, Exhibit A1)
The updates were guided by examining the existing conditions of the City’s open space facilities. The Existing Conditions document summarizes the findings of this examination, as follows:
• Inventory of existing open space and community facility sites within and in close proximity to the city;
• Findings from the 2022 Los Angeles County Park Needs Assessment+ (PNA+), which identifies areas of the city that are lacking park spaces; analyzes social, transportational, health, and environmental vulnerability of the overall population in different census tracts; and identifies priority areas for increasing access to recreational facilities;
• Inventory of bike routes, public transit infrastructure, and hiking trails within and in close proximity to the city;
• Identification of sensitive species sand vegetation communities within the city and the surrounding region;
• Inventory of regional watersheds and major channels;
• Identification of flood hazard and Stormwater Capital Improvements Program projects;
• Identification of fire hazard severity zone and park and community facilities within such zone;
• Identification of extreme heat zones and cooling centers; and • Inventory of street tree network and tree canopy coverage.

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Literature Review (Attachment 1, Exhibit A2)
The updates also considered the City’s existing policies and guidelines related to open space. The documents that have been studied include the following:
• Land Use Element of the General Plan;
• Conservation Element of the General Plan;
• Safety Element of the General Plan;
• Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP);
• Complete Streets Plan;
• Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP);
• Public review draft of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP); • Capital Improvement Budget, Fiscal Year 2025-2026;
• Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and
• Los Angeles County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+).

Updated Implementation Programs (Attachment 1, Exhibit B) Staff has prepared an updated Implementation Programs document to accompany the updated OSE. The Implementation Programs section includes action items for various goals and policies of the General Plan in its entirety. At this time, staff proposes changes that only pertain to the OSE update, starting with Section 13.0 – Natural and Open Space Protection on page 687 of the document. A redline version of the updated Implementation Programs is provided in Attachment 3. The new programs mainly consist of the following:
• Public education and engagement events;
• Participation in regional sustainability efforts;
• Citywide facility assessments and improvements;
• Updates to the City’s accessibility improvement plan; and • Coordination with Native Tribes.

Legislative Consistency Worksheet (Attachment 1, Exhibit C) This document contains a list of goals, policies, and programs in the OSE and how they respond to the requirements of SB 1425 (Government Code §65565.5) or the City’s other policies.

Planning Commission Review
January 8, 2026 Planning Commission Discussion
The Planning Commission discussed the update at the regular meeting on January 8, 2026. The Commission generally supported the update, but asked for clarification and augmentation for specific issues, including acknowledging coyote presence; expanding policies for tree canopies and shade on both private and public properties, especially in commercial areas; encouraging application of the City’s landscaping guidelines on private properties; and exploring opportunities for solar and other renewable energy. The Commission directed staff to make modifications consistent with the Commissioners’ comments and unanimously voted to recommend to the City Council adoption of the updated OSE and Implementation Programs. Staff has updated the OSE document, Implementation Programs, and other related documents to reflect the Planning Commission’s direction, as follows:
• Wildlife management: Recognized coyote presence and outlined City efforts to address the issue;
• Data and methodology updates: Clarified total acreage of open space facilities and explained methodology and findings for Figures OS 3 and OS 4; Meeting Date: February 11, 2026

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• Policy and goal clarifications: Updated water conservation policies; clarified that Goal OS 2 applies to both public and private properties; refined Policy OS 8.2 on developer requirements for open space; clarified Policy OS 9.1 to improve transit, bicycle, and pedestrian access; and expanded Policy OS 9.3 with examples of renewable energy sources; and
• New and Enhanced Programs: Added Program 14.3 to improve tree canopies in commercial areas; introduced Program 21.2 for senior recreational programs; and augmented Program 22.1 to include youth programs.

Additional Changes Since Planning Commission Review
Staff has also made additional minor updates to further augment the documents and clarify how the updates to the OSE address the requirements of SB 1425. Specifically, the legislative consistency worksheet has been updated with more information on how the updated policies comply with different aspects of SB 1425 and to integrate information from the Literature Review regarding how the policies are correlated to other elements of the General Plan.

PUBLIC OUTREACH AND NOTIFICATION
The notice for this project was provided pursuant to the requirements set forth in BHMC §10-3-2.5, et seq. Staff provided a courtesy notice to the interested parties list.

Additionally, staff contacted California Native American tribes in October 2025 pursuant to AB 52 Consultation (Public Resources Code §21080.3) and Senate Bill 18 (Government Code §65352.3) to notify about the update effort and solicit feedback. Kizh Nation of the Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians and Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians responded and requested to be notified of any future ground-disturbing activities.

Public Comment
Staff received one written comment on the OSE update. The comment advocates for the installation of recreational bicycle tracks for children in City parks. This comment has been included in Attachment 5.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
It is recommended that the City Council find the Resolution exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Guideline Section Sections 15307 (Class 7 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) and 15308 (Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment). A Class 7 Categorical Exemption is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies as authorized by state law or local ordinance to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. A Class 8 Categorical Exemption is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. This project consists of the adoption of new or updated policies and programs related to the protection of natural resources and the environment through the implementation of measures to preserve and enhance open space through rewilding opportunities, climate change mitigation, and climate resilience planning.

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FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated as a result of approval of the updated OSE and Implementation Programs. The update effort pertains to guidance documents for future programs.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution to amend the OSE and direct staff to submit the updated Open Space Element documents to the state agencies.

Michael Forbes, AICP
Director of Community Development
Approved By
Attachment 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-________

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT

AND IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS OF THE GENERAL

PLAN AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION

UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ACT (CEQA)
The City Council of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds, resolves, and determines as follows:

Section 1. The State of California requires every municipality to update the Open Space Element of its General Plan to comply with state law and revise its policies, programs and objectives to address those requirements. Pursuant to Government Code section 65565.5, every city must review and update the Open Space Element of the General Plan to address: 1) access to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with environmental justice policies; 2) climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, correlated with the safety element; and 3) rewilding opportunities, correlated with the land use element;
Section 2. Open space in the City of Beverly Hills is comprised of multiple parks, with a total of 145 acres of parkland. Several parks provide recreational facilities, playgrounds, and other amenities that support various community recreational, cultural, educational, and art programs provided by the City or other organizations;
Section 3. The City of Beverly Hills recognizes the importance of open space and recreational amenities for the benefit of residents and the broader community alike and has continued to improve park facilities and open space through the City’s Capital Improvement Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 2 B0785-0009\3160070v1.doc
Program. The City also continues to maintain the quality of its parks, seeks opportunities to acquire additional parkland and to reduce barriers to accessing parks; Section 4. The City of Beverly Hills adopted a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) in 2025 to address methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The plan includes implementation actions to improve air quality, and mitigate impacts from potential hazards such as extreme heat events, wildfire, and flooding events; Section 5. The City of Beverly Hills adopted an updated Safety Element in 2022 to comply with state law and include analysis related to the additional housing capacity created by the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element;
Section 6. The 2022 Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Park Needs Assessment+ (PNA+) identifies certain portions of the central area of the City, south of Santa Monica Boulevard, with low park access, high percentage of impervious surfaces, and high percentage of elderly;
Section 7. The Planning Commission reviewed the revised Open Space Element and Implementation Programs documents of the General Plan at its meeting of January 8, 2026, at a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or against this matter. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2011, recommending approval of the General Plan Amendment to update the Open Space Element and Implementation Programs of the General Plan by the City Council and that the City Council find the update exempt from the CEQA; and Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 3 B0785-0009\3160070v1.doc
Section 8. The City Council considered this Resolution to adopt the updated Open Space Element, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” at a duly noticed public hearing on February 11, 2026, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or against this matter. Following the public hearing, the City Council considered the entire record of information received at the public hearing.

Section 9. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City Council finds and declares the ordinance does not require additional environmental review under CEQA pursuant to Guidelines Sections 15162 (Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations) and are categorically exempt from further review under Sections 15307 and 15308 (Class 7 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources and Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment, respectively), based on the following determinations:

A. Class 7 Categorical Exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources): The City Council finds this General Plan amendment qualifies for the Class 7 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 as it is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies as authorized by state law or local ordinance to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment.

B. Class 8 Categorical Exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment): Independently, the City Council finds this General Plan amendment qualifies for the Class 8 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 as it is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 4 B0785-0009\3160070v1.doc
environment. The Project consists of the adoption of new or updated regulations related to the protection of natural resources and the environment through the implementation of policies to preserve and enhance open space through rewilding opportunities and climate change mitigation and resilience planning.

Section 10. The City Council does hereby adopt the updated Open Space Element and Implementation Programs dated February 11, 2026, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and “B,” respectively, and incorporated herein by reference. The City Council shall retain exclusive authority to approve substantive or technical amendments to the updated Open Space Element and Implementation Programs that materially affect the content, meaning, or application of the Open Space Element and Implementation Programs, including, but not limited to, revisions to goals, policies, or reference contents. The Director of Community Development is authorized to make clerical, grammatical, formatting, and minor administrative clarifications, provided such corrections do not alter the intent, meaning, or enforceability of the standards. //
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Section 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of this resolution, and shall cause this resolution and her Certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the Council of the City.

Adopted:
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SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD
Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills,
California
ATTEST:
_________________________________(SEAL)

HUMA AHMED
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

LAURENCE S. WEINER NANCY HUNT-COFFEY
City Attorney City Manager
EXHIBIT A: Open Space Element
EXHIIBIT A1: Existing Conditions
EXHIBIT A2: Literature Review
EXHIBIT B: Implementation Programs
EXHIBIT C: Legislative Consistency Worksheet
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EXHIBIT A
Open Space Element
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OPEN SPACE
Most recently amended on __________, by Resolution No. _______. Originally adopted on May 17, 1977 by Resolution No. 77-R-5639 and amended on January 12, 2010 by Resolution No. 10-R-12725.

Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................2 Planning Context..................................................................................................................................................2 Recreation and Parks Facilities 2
Biological Resources 10
Mineral Resources 10
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 11
Water Resources 13
Policies in this section provide for the maintenance and protection of significant visual and aesthetic resources, which contribute to the identity and character of Beverly Hills through sensitive planning and design, and maintenance.CoCorrelated Documents...................................................................................13 Goals and Policies .....................................................................................................................................................14 OS 1 Natural and Open Space Protection 14
OS 2 Urban Forest 14
OS 3 Street Trees 15
OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources 16
OS 5 Water Quality Protection 16
OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation 17
OS 7 Improved Air Quality 18
OS 8 Park and Recreational Facilities 19
OS 9 Park and Recreational Preservation 21
OS 10 Disabled Access 23
OS 11 Recreational Programs 23
OS 12 Use of Recreational Resources 24
Programs.....................................................................................................................................................................24 Exhibit A1 – Open Space Element Update Existing Conditions Maps..................................................................28 Exhibit A2 – Open Space Element Update Literature Review...............................................................................50 Figures
Figure OS1 – Open Space and Community Facilities..............................................................................................4 Figure OS2 – Trails.........................................................................................................................................................5 Figure OS3 – LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area............................................................................................7 Figure OS4 - Park Access and Population Vulnerability...........................................................................................8 Figure OS5 – Priority Areas for Increasing Access .....................................................................................................9 Figure OS6 – Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities..............................................................................12 Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 City of Beverly Hills
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Overview
The City of Beverly Hills is committed to the protection of its rich and diverse street tree network and urban forest, its air and water, and its remaining natural habitat, while providing beneficial recreational opportunities to all community members.

The Open Space Element is the principal guide for the maintenance and conservation of natural resources, open space, and recreation and park lands in the City of Beverly Hills, and serves two main purposes:
• To guide the City in policy issues concerning the acquisition, control, development, and use of space, and
• To maintain an inventory of the type, location, and use patterns of the City’s open space and recreation resources for future planning purposes.

The original element was also developed to provide recommendations for the future acquisition of land for open space, and recreation and parks; criteria for the development of new recreation facilities; and direction for the desired use of existing and future facilities. The original plan was built upon the City’s adopted or informal policies and goals associated with parks, open space and recreation as identified in the 1965 General Plan, the 1973 Interim Open Space Element, and the 1973 Citizens Committee Report. The element was amended in 2026 to comply with Senate Bill 1425 by addressing equitable access to open space for all residents, climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, and rewilding opportunities.

Planning Context
Context for the conservation of natural resources and provision of recreation and parks services is summarized as follows:

Recreation and Parks Facilities
As a healthy city, Beverly Hills’ focus is on preserving open space, parks, and recreational opportunities. The City has 28 identified open space and community facilities sites serving City residents, including large recreation centers, linear park space, open spaces with historical landmark properties and public facilities, publicly accessible private open spaces, and small, neighborhood-serving mini-parks. With approximately 145 acres of parks, amenities, and facilities, the City recognizes the need to maintain its diverse and rich range of open space as characteristic of the City. In addition, 4.5 acres of publicly accessible botanical and sculpture garden space is planned at One Beverly Hills at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, estimated to open in 2027. The existing park facilities are shown in Figure OS1, Open Space and Community Facilities. North of the City, a variety of LA County Regional trails are accessible. Figure OS2, Trails, shows the trails located north of the City.

The policies in this section provide for the preservation and enhancement of Beverly Hills’ open space and recreational facilities. The City’s parks contain a variety of recreational facilities, with areas available for organized sporting and social activities. Additional recreational resources include community centers, clubhouses, the Greystone Mansion, the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, school district field sites, and private recreational facilities, including the Beverly Hills Tennis Club, numerous health clubs and spaces, and nearby golf courses. The City has also developed several creative strategies to increase the amount of open space, despite the lack of large sites for potential new open spaces. These include pocket parks, a parklet program, rooftop public Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 City of Beverly Hills
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spaces, open streets events, shared facilities at Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) schools, landscaped medians, and privately owned public open space at One Beverly Hills, as approved through a development agreement.

The policies in this section also support consistency with National Recreation and Parks standards, guard against the loss of park lands and open space, promote temporary uses, and ensure that the City’s distinctive tree canopy is maintained. Additional policies reinforce recreational programs available to persons of all ages and abilities. Policies also promote the maintenance of existing amenities and the coordination of joint use agreements to increase the amount of park space available to residents.

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Figure OS1 – Open Space and Community Facilities
Sources: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025. City of Beverly Hills, Parks of Beverly Hills Open Data, data updated as of June 2024.

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Figure OS2 – Trails
Source: LA County Department of Parks and
Recreation, Countywide Trails | County Of Los
Angeles Enterprise GIS, accessed August 2025.

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Access to Parks and Open Space
The Los Angeles County Parks Need Assessment+ (PNA+) was released in 2022 and included a study area profile of the City. As shown in Figure OS3, LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area, the assessment found that northern portions of the City exhibit low to very low park need while central and southern portions of the City have moderate to high park need. According to the study, 80% of residents live within ½ a mile of a park, which is higher than the Los Angeles County average of 49%. The study also measures park access using a ratio of park acres to residents. Beverly Hills open space access was found to be 1.93 acres per 1,000 residents, lower than the County average of

3.3 acres per 1,000 residents. Large parks are unevenly distributed throughout the City, with many residents relying on mini-parks for local park access. Parks south of Sunset Boulevard are generally well served by bike and transit infrastructure, while parks north of Sunset Boulevard generally require access via a car.

The PNA+ also assessed “Park Access and Composite Population Vulnerability” which considered social barriers, transportation barriers, health vulnerability, and environmental vulnerability. Within Beverly Hills city limits, no areas were found to have vulnerability in all four dimensions. Composite vulnerability scores and specific vulnerability indicators for each census tract are shown in Figure OS4, Park Access and Population Vulnerability. Indicators of vulnerability appearing across multiple census tracts in Beverly Hills include high percentage of elderly residents, high pedestrian injuries, high traffic density, low park access, and high percentage of impervious surfaces, which can lead to stormwater runoff and flooding.

There are some priority areas for increasing access to regional recreation near the City’s limits served by the City’s parks, Figure OS5, Priority Areas for Increasing Access. Policies in this section support comfortable and safe access for everyone and comfortable open space design.

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Park Need Categories are based on a weighted combination of park acre need (20%), distance to parks (20%), and population density (60%).

Figure OS3 – LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area
Source: LA County
Department of Parks
and Recreation,
2022 Park Needs
Assessment+,
Appendix A “City of
Beverly Hills Study
Area Profile (2016)”.

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Figure OS4 - Park Access and Population Vulnerability
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries;
High Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low
Park Access; High %
Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High %
Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High %
non-English Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited
Automobile Access; High Traffic
Density)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation
(Limited Active
Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
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Figure OS5 – Priority Areas for Increasing Access
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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Park and Recreation Facilities Programming
The City offers a range of programming at recreation and park spaces serving different abilities and ages. Programming includes aquatics classes for community members of all ages, dance classes, gardening, group games, adult fitness classes, sports leagues, and special events. Specific programming at Greystone Park and Mansion includes play readings, tours, art shows, film screenings, and holiday celebrations. Recreation and Parks also offers special programs such as Earth and Arbor Day celebrations and community service events. The Roxbury Park Community Center hosts many of these events, including health fairs and days of wellness. Arts and Cultural events are also hosted at parks and open spaces in the City, including the Concerts on Cañon performance series at Beverly Cañon Gardens and the Beverly Hills Art Show and Festival Beverly Hills at Beverly Gardens Park. Some recreational programming is held at Beverly Hills High School.

Biological Resources
The City of Beverly Hills is located at the southern foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Most of the City is fully developed with urban uses. However it still contains a few natural areas. Its parks and open spaces support a diverse landscape and rich, mature urban forest. The City’s residential neighborhoods feature extensive tree canopies that make its streets and sidewalks pleasant places to live and provide memorable landscapes for those passing through the City. That same urban forest also serves the more practical end of absorbing carbon dioxide and pollution, producing oxygen that contributes to improved air quality and human health. Though its urban character has left little in the way of native wildlife, the City’s hillsides and canyons still provide shelter and habitat for hawks, falcons, and a variety of less spectacular birds, as well as the occasional possum and raccoon. Coyotes are an increasing presence in the city’s urban ecosystem, in part due to loss of wildland habitat and food sources from the nearby Palisades Fire that occurred in January 2025. The City works in partnership with neighboring cities and County agencies to track coyote activity and implement deterrence strategies. Additionally, the City offers resources to educate the public about ways to reduce the likelihood of coyote interactions and to appropriately react during encounters.

As shown in Figure OS6, Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities, some sensitive species and vegetation communities are within and near the City, including sensitive species like the hoary bat, Buck’s gallmoth, and the south coast garter snake, and vegetation communities like milkvetch. Additionally, the City has existing rewilding initiatives, including the Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot, Beverly Gardens Restoration Project, and the Gottlieb Native Garden1, which is a National Wildlife Federation certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat and a designated Pollinator Habitat.

The City is not governed by a Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) or a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Policies support wildlife resources and protection and highlight strategies to support climate adaptability and resiliency.

Mineral Resources
Beverly Hills has a history of mineral production in the form of oil and gas wells. Oil exploration and production started within what are now the City limits about ten years before Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914. No locations within the City of Beverly Hills, however, are ideally suited for oil extraction. Oil derricks and oil extraction operations would be incompatible with the City’s planning for residential, civic, recreational, and commercial development. 1 The Gottlieb Native Garden is not located within City boundaries and is not a City initiative, although it is a nearby open space resource that residents can access on a limited basis.

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Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The City of Beverly Hills is located within the South Coast Air Basin(Basin), where the surrounding mountains trap the air and its pollutants in the valleys below. Policies in this section address air quality, including the reduction of greenhouse gases. Air Quality policies provide for the management of various proposed and existing land uses, as well as human activities, to reduce emissions and pollution.

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Figure OS6 – Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities Source: CDFW (California
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Water Resources
The City is located on the Central Coastal Plain of Los Angeles Groundwater Basin (Basin), where the surrounding mountains trap the air and its pollutants in the valleys below. Beverly Hills sources its drinking water from two main supplies: locally treated groundwater and imported surface water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan).

As imported water becomes scarcer and cyclical drought conditions affect water demand, the City has increased its reliance on locally available groundwater to keep its parks and neighborhoods green. The City currently operates seven groundwater wells across two sub-basins:
the Hollywood Basin and the Central Basin. Water from these wells is treated at the City’s Foothill Water Treatment Plant before entering the distribution system. This local supply enhances reliability and reduces dependence on imported water. The remainder of the City’s water comes from Metropolitan, which delivers imported surface water from the State Water Project and the Colorado River.

The City maintains the Water Conservation Program, Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance, and Efficient Landscaping Ordinance to achieve and maintain a high level of efficiency in water uses in the community. The City has historically continued to increase its water conservation efforts.

For example, in 2007, the City signed the California Urban Water Conservation Council Memorandum of Understanding to promote water-efficient practices. The City’s water use efficiency regulations, effective since 2018, include restrictions on daytime watering and irrigation on private property or parkways, use of potable water for outdoor landscaping during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall, and use of potable water in decorative features that do not recirculate the water. Other restrictions relate to plumbing systems and washdown activities.

Beverly Hills is situated within the Ballona Creek Watershed area. The City's storm drain system is designed to prevent flooding by carrying away excess rainwater from city streets to the ocean via the Ballona Creek. Urban runoff flows into these storm drains and, in most cases, flows directly to the ocean. The EPA National Water Quality Inventory has identified runoff from development as one of the leading sources of water quality impairment.

Policies in this section guide development and infrastructure practices intended to protect the City’s surface water and groundwater resources from degradation caused by runoff and pollution.

Visual Resources
Beverly Hills offers a variety of natural and man-made aesthetic resources that define its unique character. The City’s built environment reflects its rich architectural heritage. However, the City’s greatest aesthetic resource is its elaborate network of landscaping and scenic vistas which fosters a sense of spaciousness within an urban setting, differentiating this community from others.

Memorable and distinctive scenery provides residents with a sense of place and identity. The preservation and maintenance of both man-made and natural aesthetic resources are important components of maintaining the quality of life in this community.

Correlated Documents
The Open Space Element correlates to many Elements of the City’s General Plan, including the Land Use, Conservation, and Safety Elements. Additionally, many Open Space Goals and Policies align with and are supported by other adopted plans and policies including the Climate Action Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 City of Beverly Hills
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and Adaption Plan (CAAP), Complete Streets Plan, Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program.

Goals and Policies
OS 1 Natural and Open Space Protection. Protect, enhance, and expand open space resources, remaining natural areas, and significant wildlife and vegetation in the City as integral parts of a sustainable environment within a larger regional ecosystem, supporting safe and accessible open spaces for all.

OS 1.1 Resource Preservation. Preserve the City's biological diversity, remaining natural habitat and aesthetic character. Encourage new development on hillsides and in canyon areas to preserve natural land formations and native vegetation, and to set aside areas as greenbelts and wildlife corridors when feasible. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator Protection. Support biodiversity and facilitate a pollinator-friendly environment for public open spaces and new developments through strategies such as native plantings and landscaping, drawing upon Indigenous knowledge and rewilding techniques and existing City planting guidance. (Imp. 13.2, 13.3, 24.1) OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open Space. Facilitate environmental stewardship efforts through educational programming that highlights the benefits of biodiversity, wildlife, and open space. Encourage community participation and investment and work with Tribal communities to integrate Indigenous knowledge and stewardship techniques into programming. (Imp. 13.1, 24.1) OS 1.4 Conservation Planning. Explore collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions and Tribal leadership on a subregional natural community conservation plan to guide new development to protect existing open space, including wildlife habitats and biodiversity. (Imp. 13.4, 13.5, 24.1) OS 1.5 Coordinated Conservation of Open Space. Coordinate open space conservation with nearby communities, agencies, and Tribal leadership for aligned land management and conservation strategies. (Imp. 13.5, 24.1) OS 2 Urban Forest. Management of the City's urban forest on both private and public property as an environmental, economic, and aesthetic resource to maintain the unique character of the City and the quality of life of its residents.

OS 2.1 Trees of Significance. Require the retention of trees of significance (such as heritage trees) by promoting stewardship of such trees and ensuring that the design of development and reuse projects provide for the retention of these trees wherever possible. Where tree removal cannot be avoided, require replacements with an appropriate species and of a similar size or canopy. (Imp. 3.8)
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OS 2.2 Manage and Enhance. Ensure that new construction incorporates trees where appropriate, and manages and cares for all publicly owned trees, works to retain healthy trees, and encourages planting appropriate species in appropriate locations. (Imp. 3.8, 14.1)
OS 2.3 Urban Forest Management Plan. Maintain and enhance the City's Urban Forest Management Plan. (Imp. 3.8, 14.2)
OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial Corridors. Balance the desire for street trees along commercial corridors with the need for clearance and visibility, including selection of tree species with appropriate canopies, or that align with the City’s visual identity. (Imp. 3.8, 14.3)
OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island Effects. Promote the selection of appropriate tree species taking into consideration climate resiliency and tree placement that encourages adequate shading to minimize heat island effects. Continue to phase Street Tree Master Plan projects to minimize tree canopy loss. (Imp.

2.1, 3.8, 14.4)
OS 2.6 Public Education. Promote the importance and benefits of trees and the urban forest through awareness campaigns, partnerships, and efforts that educate residents and local tree and landscape professionals on the best methods of preserving and maintaining trees and appropriate species selection on both public and private property. (Imp. 3.8, 8.1, 14.1) OS 2.7 Funding. Provide adequate funding to manage and maintain the City's urban forest on City properties, parks, and greenbelts, including tree planting, trimming, maintenance, removal, and replacement. (Imp. 4.1, 4.2,

4.3, 14.1)
OS 2.8 Species Selection & Diversification. Ensure the selection and placement of species suitable to the environment and City’s visual identity as appropriate. Assure proper diversification to avoid wholesale loss of trees due to disease or species-specific predators and to enhance species diversity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
OS 3 Street Trees. A strong, healthy, and well-maintained inventory of street trees to enhance the City's natural beauty and quality of life for its residents, support climate resiliency, and increase shade equity throughout the City.

OS 3.1 Street Tree Master Plan. Continue with additional phases of the Street Tree Master Plan to replace and increase the City's tree inventory on an ongoing basis. Update the Master Plan as necessary to include provisions such as allowing voluntary private funding by local residents to cover the cost of purchasing and planting street trees consistent with the adopted plan to address shifting environmental conditions due to climate change. (Imp. 3.8,

23.1)
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OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of the Street Tree Master Plan. At appropriate intervals, revisit the Street Tree Master Plan and evaluate goals such as aesthetic effect, tree health, water efficiency, fire safety, sidewalk and underground utility impact, adaptability to future climate conditions, historical character of neighborhood, view impact, and heat-reduction through promotion of shade canopy, especially in areas that may be lacking sufficient shade canopy. (Imp. 3.8, 23.1)
OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources. Enhancement of the City’s groundwater recharge system.

OS 4.1 Permeable Surfaces. Follow the City’s Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines related to impermeable surfaces for large new or renovated public, institutional, residential, and commercial projects. Promote climateappropriate species in new landscaping and, where feasible, require the use of landscaping and permeable surface treatments as alternatives.

Develop aesthetic and functional criteria for repaving alleys and identify sources of materials available that meet these criteria. (Imp. 3.4) OS 4.2 Shallow Groundwater. Further enhance the City's efforts to maximize the beneficial use of shallow groundwater being discharged into the storm water system, and encourage alternative means such as ground water recharging when dewatering subterranean structures. (Imp. 3.4) OS 4.3 Recycled Stormwater. Continue to support efforts to retain and use stormwater, including bioswales, permeable soil, tree wells, and other related efforts. (Imp. 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 15.1)
OS 4.4 Stormwater Infiltration. Implement stormwater capture strategies, including low impact development (LID), green streets strategies such as bioretention, and coordinated regional projects as outlined in the Ballona Creek Watershed Management Group, Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP), the City’s Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance, and the City’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Program. (Imp. 15.1)
OS 5 Water Quality Protection. Protection of local watersheds and groundwater resources.

OS 5.1 Stormwater Quality. Control sources of pollutants and improve and maintain urban runoff water quality through stormwater protection measures consistent with the Regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, EWMP, and the City’s Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance. (Imp. 2.2, 3.3, 3.4)
OS 5.2 Filters and Screens for Catch Basins. Maintain the catch basin screens and trash capture units. (Imp. 3.4)
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OS 5.3 Beverly Hills Stormwater System Master Plan. Continue to fund and undertake storm drain improvement projects as identified in the City's Stormwater System Master Plan. (Imp. 3.4)
OS 5.4 Removal of Debris. Develop policies requiring the removal of debris and contaminated residue from parking lots, streets, and alleys. (Imp. 3.3, 3.4) OS 5.5 Stormwater Capture and Re-Charge. Consider the use of city parks for stormwater capture and recharge using grading, channeling and subterranean and other feasible capture methods. (Imp. 3.4) OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping. Require extensive landscaping of open space areas, outside of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), on a property to provide the maximum permeable surface area to increase infiltration, reduce site runoff, control the overland migration of silt, and reduce the amount of surface paving through strategies such as landscaping, bioswales, and native planting to support infiltration efficiency. Provide guidance to property owners on recommended water efficient plant materials. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 3.6, 16.1) OS 5.7 Continue Watershed Education. Implement watershed awareness, water quality educational programs, and continued education in stormwater pollution and abatement for City staff, community groups, the public, and other appropriate groups. (Imp. 3.6, 8.1, 16.1)
OS 5.8 Construction & Post Construction Impacts. Continue to require new construction contractors to comply with the City's Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control ordinance, which requires erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and control and treatment of post development runoff. (Imp. 2.2, 3.4, 3.6)
OS 5.9 Regional Planning. Continue to work with local, State, and federal agencies and private watershed organizations to improve water quality. (Imp. 7.1,

7.2)
OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation. Maintenance and protection of significant visual resources and aesthetics that define the City.

OS 6.1 Protection of Scenic Views. Seek to protect scenic views and vistas from public places including City landmarks, hillside vistas, and urban views of the City. (Imp. 2.1)
OS 6.2 Scenic Parkway Protection. Seek to protect historic scenic parkways and associated greenbelts and viewpoints, such as that section of Santa Monica Boulevard (the old Route 66) that is located within the City. (Imp.

2.1)
OS 6.3 Landscaping. Require that new development be located and designed to visually complement the urban setting by providing accessible, landscaped entries, courtyards, and plazas. (Imp. 2.1)
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OS 6.4 Minimize Removal of Existing Resources. Require new commercial, office, and residential development to minimize the removal of mature trees and other significant visual resources present on the site. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.8) OS 6.5 Standards for New Development. Seek to ensure that new development does not adversely impact the City's unique urban landscape and allows for the preservation of existing open space and wildlife resources. (Imp. 2.1,

3.8)
OS 6.6 Lighting. Minimize obtrusive light by limiting outdoor lighting that is misdirected, excessive, or unnecessary. (Imp. 2.1)
OS 6.7 Glare. Require that new development avoid the creation of incompatible glare through use of appropriate materials and design features. (Imp. 2.1) OS 7 Improved Air Quality. Improved health and sustainability of the community through improved regional air quality and reduced greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.

OS 7.1 Transit Ridership. Collaborate with local transit agencies to develop programs and educate employers about employee rideshare and transit, and promote mass transit ridership through careful planning of routes and by developing a local point of contact for potential ride-sharers. (Imp. 3.7) OS 7.2 City Fleet Vehicles. Continue to purchase low-emission vehicles for the City's fleet and vehicles for all City departments and use available clean fuel sources for trucks and heavy equipment. Update purchasing policies to consider purchase of lower emission, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles in the future to the extent economically feasible. (Imp. 3.6) OS 7.3 Transportation Systems Management and Trip Reduction. Encourage City employees to use means other than a single-occupant vehicle for their daily work commute. (Imp. 3.6)
OS 7.4 Incentives for Privately Owned Low-Emission Vehicles. Encourage the use of zero-emission and low emission vehicles, and provide incentives for privately-owned alternative fuel vehicles such as permit waivers, free or priority parking or other incentives for low emission vehicles on city streets and parking structures. Evaluate feasibility of installing alternative fuel recharging stations in municipal parking structures. (Imp. 3.6) OS 7.5 Coordination with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

Coordinate with SCAQMD to ensure that projects incorporate feasible mitigation measures if those measures are not already provided for through project design. (Imp. 7.2)
OS 7.6 Employer Education Programs. Encourage employers to participate in South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) public education programs. (Imp. 7.2)
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OS 7.7 Maintain Standards. Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management Board to meet state and federal ambient air quality standards. (Imp. 3.6,

7.2)
OS 7.8 Greenhouse Gas Reduction. Reduce local greenhouse gas emissions through City actions, partnerships with other organizations, regulations for new development, incentives, and voluntary actions that collectively take significant steps toward carbon neutrality by 2045. (Imp. 3.6, 7.2, 17.1, 17.2) OS 7.9 Citywide Greenhouse Gas Assessment. Periodically assess greenhouse gas emissions for existing land uses and adjust local reduction measures. (Imp.

7.2, 17.1, 23.1)
OS 7.10 Air Quality Education. Educate the public about air quality standards, health effects, and efforts that residents can make to improve air quality in the Los Angeles Basin and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Imp. 8.1) OS 7.11 New Development. Review proposed development projects to ensure projects incorporate feasible measures that reduce construction and operations emissions for Reactive Organic Gases (ROG), Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), and Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5). (Imp. 3.6) OS 7.12 Preference for Reduced Emission Equipment. Give preference to contractors using reduced-emission equipment or electric vehicles for City and private construction projects as well as for City contracts for services (e.g., garbage collection). (Imp. 2.2, 3.6)
OS 8 Park and Recreation Facilities. Provision of adequate park and recreation facilities that equitably meet the recreational needs of residents of the community.

OS 8.1 Park and Open Space Standards. Strive to meet National Recreation and Park standards for the provision of park space based on the community's park needs and the number of residents, as identified in the Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment+. (Imp. 2.1, 18.1)
OS 8.2 On-site Amenities or In-Lieu Fees for New Development. Consider requiring developers of large scale new commercial or residential projects that exceed the base FAR through the use of development agreements or other mechanisms to provide on-site publicly accessible open space or recreational amenities, contribute in-lieu fees, or dedicate land for the development of new recreation facilities or enhancement of existing facilities in areas with higher park need to meet the demands generated by the development's resident population or employment base. This requirement would be over and above current open space requirements and current park assessment fees. On-site recreational amenities can consist of public urban plazas or squares where there is the capability for passive and active recreation and outdoor activity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 4.1) Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 City of Beverly Hills
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OS 8.3 Park and Recreation Taxes. Seek new funding sources to acquire new park land and open space. (Imp. 4.1)
OS 8.4 Parkland Acquisition Criteria. Assess opportunities to acquire additional land at appropriate locations for the development or expansion of parks.

Use the following criteria when considering acquisition for parkland:

OS 8.4a City's identified current and projected needs for recreation and sports facilities
OS 8.4b City's needs for recreation facilities based on location of existing facilities OS 8.4c The preservation of natural resources, historic and Tribal resources, and cultural areas (Imp. 24.1)
OS 8.4d Ease of accessibility
OS 8.4e Usability of proposed parklands considering topography and other landform constraints
OS 8.4f Fiscal impact on the General Fund for any immediately needed refurbishments and ongoing maintenance
OS 8.4g The existence of a deficiency in a particular sector of the City (Imp. 18.1) OS 8.4h Potential to improve the aesthetics along a street or in a neighborhood, or to enhance the City's garden quality in general (Imp. 1.3, 6.1) OS 8.4i Potential to improve equitable access to open space in an area of the City that may have less access or with environmental justice considerations (Imp. 18.1, 23.1)
OS 8.4j Potential to support wildlife and rewilding opportunities, including restoration of habitats to create linkages for species movement OS 8.5 Urban Parks. Continue to encourage and allow opportunities for new development to provide small plazas, pocket parks, civic spaces, and other gathering places that are available to the public to help meet recreational demands. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 18.1, 18.2)
OS 8.6 Alternative Funding Sources. Explore alternative private funding sources to augment public funding support for parks, open space, and street trees, including voluntary resident participation. (Imp. 4.3)
OS 8.7 Recreational Parkland Replacement. Protect parkland from nonrecreational or non-open space uses that result in loss of acreage used for recreational purposes; any loss of park land shall be replaced with acreage suitable for comparable uses so that the City's current park land acreage is not decreased. (Imp. 1.3, 2.1)
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shelters during emergency events such as extreme heat or wildfires and that vulnerable areas have adequate access to cooling centers. (Imp.

18.3)
OS 8.9 Access for Everyone. Provide safe and comfortable access to open spaces throughout the City for all users, including upgrades to open spaces and associated facilities to comply with ADA standards. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2) OS 8.10 Safe Routes to Parks. Support initiatives for the community to reach open spaces via multiple modes of transportation including active and public transit, including through existing City initiatives, such as Safe Routes to Schools and expansion of bike lanes and protected routes, as per the Complete Streets Plan.

OS 8.11 Park Connections. Promote the expansion of bike and pedestrian connectivity and networks to support non-vehicular access to open space and recreational facilities.

OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space. Expand equitable access to open space and recreational programming for everyone including seniors, youth, and people of all abilities, and focus new park development in areas of the City that may have less access to open spaces. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2) OS 8.13 Universal Design. Incorporate universal facility design concepts for all users, promote holistic community safety in public spaces, and serve varying community members’ needs due to age, physical differences, and abilities.

OS 8.14 Tribal Engagement. Through government-to-government consultation engage early and on an ongoing basis with Tribal communities when planning for new open space areas and when there is a possibility for ground disturbing activities during open space development or could have any impact on sacred spaces, including consideration of Tribal cultural resources or Traditional Ecological Knowledge. (Imp. 24.1) OS 9 Park and Recreation Preservation. The improvement, maintenance, and preservation of existing parks and recreation facilities, and the expansion of indoor recreational facilities, prioritizing areas with the greatest park needs.

OS 9.1 Multimodal Access. Minimize the on-street parking impact of park and recreation activities on surrounding neighborhoods by improving transit and/or bicycle and pedestrian access and by expanding the parking serving Roxbury and La Cienega parks. (Imp. 6.1)
OS 9.2 Review and Update of Facility Needs Assessment. Once a needs assessment has been completed, the list of new facilities and improvements should be reviewed and updated once every five years to reflect changing needs or priorities. (Imp. 1.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3)
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OS 9.3 Sustainable Practices. Utilize environmentally sustainable practices in the maintenance and development of park facilities to preserve and maintain limited open space resources and support climate resiliency and sustainability. Such practices may include selecting climate-appropriate plant materials, building expansion or redesign for energy efficiency, solar heating, cool pavement, sourcing green energy through existing agreements, and exploring opportunities for other energy sources such as geothermal energy, etc. (Imp. 3.6, 17.2, 19.2, 23.1)
OS 9.4 Sustainable Design and Operational Concepts. Use sustainable concepts and practices in the design, materials, and operation of parks in the City, and require sustainable practices to be implemented in open space required in new developments in the City. Such practices may include, but are not limited to, use of drought tolerant plant palettes in landscaping and strategic use of plants for fire protection near areas of wildland fire hazard, external shading of building and parking lots, and landscape design that allows irrigation and stormwater to recharge groundwater systems and filter out pollutants. (Imp. 3.6, 19.1)
OS 9.5 Practices that Promote Sustainability in Use and Programming. Use environmentally sustainable practices in programming at city parks and recreational facilities, including regrowth of turf rather than replanting, and the use of playfields at Beverly Hills schools when possible as substitutes for municipal playfields that are regrowing turf. Offer classes that teach residents sustainable concepts they may use at home. (Imp. 3.6, 6.1, 8.1) OS 9.6 Design Parks and Buildings to Maximize Views of the Open Space and Minimize Impacts to Residential Uses. Require public buildings that include open space and recreational components to be designed to minimize the perception of mass and allow visibility of the open space areas from the public right of way as much as practical, and to include noise and impact mitigation measures in its design to minimize impacts to adjacent residential uses. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 2.4)
OS 9.7 Specialized Facilities. Support the development of new, or improvements to existing, recreational facilities to meet the community’s needs and desires as identified via public outreach, including the Park Needs Assessment process.

OS 9.8 Wildfire. Continue wildfire mitigation strategies including brush clearance, implementing Building Code safety standards and requirements to enhance wildfire resistance of structures, locating public facilities outside of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) whenever possible, removing City-owned trees within the VHFHSZ deemed hazardous to fire spread, and selection of appropriate tree and landscaping species for open space and park landscaping to mitigate wildfire risk.

OS 9.9 Inundation Resilience. Support open space and public facilities design to mitigate inundation hazards such as permeable surfaces, rain gardens, or other aesthetically pleasing stormwater management infrastructure.

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OS 9.10 Earthquake Preparedness. Continue to support open space and recreation areas as critical evacuation areas for earthquakes.

OS 10 Disabled Access. Parks and recreation facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

OS 10.1 Park Accessibility to Persons with Disabilities. Ensure that parks and recreation facilities include provisions for adequate access for persons with disabilities, and that existing facilities are appropriately retrofitted to include such access as required by the American with Disabilities Act as well as appropriate “universal design” concepts. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1, 20.1) OS 11 Recreational Programs. Provision of a variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programs designed to meet the needs of all residents, including children, seniors, and persons with special needs.

OS 11.1 Provide High-Quality Recreational Services. Provide high-quality recreational services to program participants through professionally trained recreational personnel in all city parks and facilities. (Imp. 6.1) OS 11.2 Comprehensive Program Services. Provide a variety of compatible recreational activities at each park based upon a comprehensive citywide program that assures a wide range of services appropriate to the facilities available at each park, including at La Cienega Park and Roxbury Park. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
OS 11.3 Youth-Oriented Recreation Activities. Continue to provide a variety of quality programs in safe and secure environments for the City's youth that enhance and extend the learning day, promote health and wellness, encourage expansion of skills, and provide positive diversion efforts. (Imp.

6.1, 21.1)
OS 11.4 Public/Private Partnerships. Form partnerships with other public and private organizations to optimize the services and programs available to youth in the City. (Imp. 7.3)
OS 11.5 Adult Recreational Programs. Continue to provide a variety of quality enrichment and recreational programs for the adult population that promote health and wellness, development and/or enhancement of skills and talents, extend learning opportunities, promote sportsmanship, and provide unique opportunities to engage in new activities. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1) OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of Quality Programs for Seniors. Continue to provide a variety of quality services and programs that meet social, recreational, and health needs of the senior population. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1, 21.2) OS 11.7 Promote Programs That Are Financially Self Sustaining. Design programs to be financially self-sustaining so that cost is not a limiting factor in Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 City of Beverly Hills
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participation, covering all direct expenses and administrative overhead costs to the extent feasible. (Imp. 6.1)
OS 12 Use of Recreational Resources. Maximizing use of the community's recreational resources.

OS 12.1 Joint-Use Recreational Programs. Promote the use of non-City recreational facilities and open space (i.e., Beverly Hills Unified School District, private, or nonprofit agencies, county and state facilities) to satisfy park and recreational needs of the community. Continue existing joint use of facilities for City-operated, private, and community-led recreational programs on City-owned properties. (Imp. 7.3, 22.1)
OS 12.2 Additional Joint-Use Agreements. Develop additional long-term, joint-use agreements with other local and state public and private agencies such as the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and with private recreation providers such as local golf courses and tennis clubs, to assure recreational facilities for future generations. (Imp. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 22.1) OS 12.3 Incorporate Recreational Components in Public Facilities. Where appropriate, design public facilities to incorporate recreational components such as children's play areas, rooftop courts, pocket parks, and usable public plazas. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
OS 12.4 Development of a Pedestrian Jogging Trail/Route System. Support the development of a system of accessible trails for pedestrian activity within open spaces and connections between open and recreational spaces.

OS 12.5 Development of a Bikeway/Route System. Support the City’s bikeway and route system through the maintenance of existing bike lanes and creation of new bike lanes or bike routes connecting to open space facilities both within the City and to recreational spaces in nearby communities. (Imp.

22.2)
Programs
The Open Space Element programs described below have been numbered to follow sequentially behind the City’s other General Plan Programs, which are numbered 1.0 – 12.0. Policies in the Open Space Element may be linked with programs from General Plan Chapter 12, Open Space Element-specific programs (listed below), both, or neither.

All programs below are anticipated to be implemented by the City’s Community Services Division (Recreation and Parks) and Public Works staff and funded through Capital Improvement Program general funds.

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13.0 Natural and Open Space Protection

13.1 Open Space Education. Create an annual calendar of City events that provides opportunities for education and engagement around open space and sustainability to align with existing programming such as Earth Day, Arbor Day, and community services events, and develop metrics to track public participation.

13.2 Rewilding Pilots. Study urban rewilding programs and explore new ways to support, incentivize, and potentially fund these efforts, including expansion of pilot programs such as the Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot, particularly on City-owned Land.

13.3 Pollinator Guidelines. Develop and implement guidelines for planting pollinator-friendly and biodiverse species in City-owned open spaces and recreational areas.

13.4 Natural Community Conservation Plan. Explore the development of a natural community conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

14.0 Urban Forest

14.1 Tree City Accreditation. Pursue yearly Tree City USA accreditation.

14.2 UFMP Updates. Develop a schedule and methodology for periodic updates to the UFMP and establish implementation metrics to be identified in the plan and used for reporting.

14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy Standards. Work with Department of Public Works staff to advance the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for commercial corridors that may lack shade coverage.

14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Research additional heat reduction strategies, such as cool pavement, to accompany tree selection.

15.0 Recharge Groundwater Resources

15.1 Stormwater Capture. Develop guidelines for implementing stormwater capture strategies in new development.

16.0 Water Quality Protection

16.1 Garden Handbook. Develop a schedule and methodology for periodic updates to the Beverly Hills Garden Handbook to provide the most up-to-date landscaping guidance to residents and property owners.

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17.0 Improved Air Quality

17.1 GHG Reduction. Comprehensively review the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG emissions implementation actions to inform reduction strategies.

17.2 Carbon Neutrality Partnerships. Maintain partnerships with organizations such as the Clean Power Alliance to support clean power and carbon neutrality goals and provide renewable energy options to residents and businesses.

18.0 Park and Recreation Facilities

18.1 Open Space Access. Develop metrics to assess increased access to open space for historically underrepresented communities within the City, such as increasing the share of residents living within ½ mile of an open space resource.

18.2 Creative Open Space Strategies. Continue existing programs and establish new creative open space strategies and programs including temporary open streets events, especially in areas of the City with less access to green space and parks.

18.3 Cooling Centers. Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers during extreme heat events, and explore expanding to more facilities, if needed.

19.0 Park and Recreation Preservation

19.1 Facility Needs and Improvements. Complete a citywide facility needs assessment that includes a list of the facilities and improvements needed for each City park – Roxbury, La Cienega and Greystone Parks in particular – including a funding program and construction phasing plan.

19.2 Park Maintenance. Develop formal Park maintenance standards, including metrics for periodic park and open space evaluation.

19.3 Facility Review. Develop and complete a City-wide review of facility needs every five years.

20.0 Disabled Access

20.1 ADA Compliance. Update the City’s ADA Improvement Plan and continue to bring recreational facilities up to ADA compliance during capital improvement programs.

21.0 Recreational Programs

21.1 Community Engagement. Establish metrics for measuring community engagement in recreational programs, especially for historically underserved communities.

21.2 Senior Programming. Continue to support programming efforts focused on equitable access for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club.

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22.0 Use of Recreational Resources

22.1 Joint-Use Relationships. Develop and sustain relationships for joint-use of City parks and facilities for recreational programs with BHUSD, private and non-profit partners such as youth sports leagues.

22.2 Expand Bikeways. Support existing efforts to expand bikeways as outlined in the City’s Complete Streets Plan.

23.0 Climate Readiness

23.1 Climate Change Assessment. Develop a schedule and methodology for initiating a City Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to support future climate strategies and actions.

24.0 Tribal Coordination

24.1 Co-Management. Through government-to-government consultation, explore co-management opportunities with Tribal communities for land stewardship,Traditional Ecological Knowledge, community engagement, rewilding, and other open space and recreational efforts.

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Exhibit A1 – Open Space Element Update Existing Conditions Maps Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Open Space Element Update
Existing Conditions Maps
City of Beverly Hills
February 2026
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Open Space and Community
Facilities
Findings
• The City of Beverly Hills (City) has 28 identified open space and community facilities sites, including large recreation centers, public school facilities, linear park space, open spaces with historical landmark properties and public facilities, mini-parks, landscaped medians, and privately owned gardens.
• Parks are well distributed throughout the city, offering accessible green space in multiple neighborhoods.
• 4.5 acres of privately-owned, publicly-accessible botanical and sculpture gardens are planned at One Beverly Hills (#18), at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards.
• There are two landscaped medians, which are located along Sunset Blvd (#25) and Burton Way (#26).
• Beverly Hills Unified School District sites (#20-24) have been identified as community facilities.
• A privately owned open space, Gottlieb Garden (#28), is accessible through scheduled tours. The Gottlieb Garden is a National Wildlife Federation certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat, and a designated Pollinator Habitat.
• Virginia Robison Gardens (#19) is owned by the County but operated by the City.
• La Cienega and Roxbury Parks have undergone upgrades and ongoing maintenance since 2010.

Sources: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025. City of Beverly Hills, Parks of Beverly Hills Open Data, data updated as of June 2024.

Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Current and Planned Parks, Amenities, and Facilities
Park Name Address Acres Amenities
Arnaz Park 151 N Arnaz Drive 0.16 Public art, playground, public seating Beverly Canon Gardens Park 241 N Cannon Drive 0.78 Public art, public seating and dining tables, public wifi and power outlets, walkways, landscaping, green space
Beverly Gardens Park 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard 21.50 Public art, restrooms, public seating, landscaping, green space Coldwater Canyon Park 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive 5.20 Community Center, playground, restrooms, recreational pathways, fitness areas, public art, public seating and dining tables, landscaping, green space Crescent Mini Park 154 N Crescent Drive 0.26 Public art, public seating Greystone Park and Mansion 905 Loma Vista Drive 18.35 Public art, public seating, green space, landscaping Hamel Mini Park 214 S Hamel Drive 0.15 Playground, public seating La Cienega Park 8400 Gregory Way 17.90 Community center, upgraded recreation fields/courts, fitness areas, playground, restrooms, landscaping, green space
Maltz Mini Park 9800 Sunset Boulevard 1.20 Public art, public seating, landscaping, green space Oakhurst Mini Park 120 S Oakhurst Drive 0.16 Public seating, green space Reeves Mini Park 125 S Reeves Drive 0.47 Public seating, public art, playground, landscaping, green space Rexford Mini Park 354 N Rexford Drive 0.45 Public seating, public art, landscaping, green space Rexford Reservoir 9598 W Sunset Boulevard 2.03 Green space Roxbury Park Community Center 471 S Roxbury Drive 14.10 Playground, upgraded recreation fields/courts, public seating, dining tables, outdoor furniture, community center, restrooms, landscaping, greenspace Sierra Park 725 Sierra Drive 0.25 Outdoor furniture, landscaping Will Rogers Memorial Park 9050 Sunset Boulevard 3.83 Recreational pathways, public seating, restrooms, landscaping, greenspace Dog Park 350 Foothill Road 0.26 Animal playgrounds
One Beverly Hills Botanical and Sculpture Garden* 9600 Wilshire Boulevard 4.5 Public art, public seating, landscaping, greenspace *Under Construction – Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Open Space Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Current and Planned Parks, Amenities, and Facilities
Park Name Address Acres Amenities
Virginia Robinson Gardens 1008 Elden Way 6 Landscaping, greenspace El Rodeo Elementary School 605 Whittier Drive 6.3 Community facility Beverly Hills High School 241 S Moreno Drive 18.9 Community facility Beverly Visa Middle School 200 S Elm Drive 5.28 Community facility Horace Mann Elementary School 8701 Charleville Boulevard 5.09 Community facility Hawthorne Campus 624 N Rexford Drive 5.1 Community facility Sunset Blvd Median Sunset Boulevard 3.22 Landscaping, greenspace Burton Way Median Burton Way 3.22 Landscaping, greenspace Franklin Canyon Orange Grove 1300 N Beverly Drive 4.3 Public seating, public art, playground, landscaping, green space Gottlieb Garden 1356 Laurel Way 1 Landscaping, greenspace, private space Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Findings
• Beverly Hills’ park needs are assessed in Study Area
Profile #167 in the County’s PNA+.
• Areas north of Santa Monica Boulevard (containing
Greystone Mansion and Park, Coldwater Canyon
Park, Maltz Park, Will Rogers Memorial Park, Sierra
Park) are designated moderate to very low park need.
• Areas south of Santa Monica Boulevard (containing
Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park, and several Mini
Parks) are designated moderate to high park need.
• While most of the city has high park accessibility
(within ½ mile walk of a park), park acreage and
population density contribute to higher levels of park
need in the neighborhoods south of Santa Monica
Boulevard.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, 2022 Park Needs Assessment+, Appendix A “City of Beverly Hills Study Area Profile (2016)”.

PARK NEED CATEGORIES
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Park Access and Composite
Population Vulnerability
Methodology Summary
• Composite Population Vulnerability scores from the PNA+ assess a census tract’s vulnerability level from zero to four based on how many of the four dimensions (Social, Transportation, Health, Environmental) have multiple individual indicators scored in the lowest (most vulnerable) 25th percentile statewide for that tract.
• Social barriers to accessing outdoor opportunities include:
– High poverty rate, high unemployment rate, majority-minority population, high percentage of young children, high percentage of elderly residents, high percentage of non-English speaking residents, and high percentage of single-parents
• Transportation barriers to accessing outdoor opportunities include:
– Limited active commuting, limited automobile access, limited public transit access, high traffic density, and high pedestrian injuries
• Health vulnerability includes:
– Low life expectancy at birth, high pollution levels
• Environmental vulnerability includes:
– Low park access, low tree canopy, high percentage of impervious surface, high number of excessive heat days, and high urban heat island index score
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile
Buffer
Composite Population Vulnerability
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (Limited
Active Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High % nonEnglish Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited Automobile
Access; High Traffic Density)
• Environmental (Low Park Access;
High % Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High % Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries; High
Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Park Access and Composite
Population Vulnerability
Findings
• Four census tracts within Beverly Hills are considered vulnerable in one or more dimensions.
• No areas in the city are considered vulnerable in all four dimensions.
• Areas considered vulnerable in three dimensions are generally within a ¼ mile radius of parks, except the areas south of Charleville Blvd between Doheny Dr and Robertson Blvd, and west of Doheny Dr surrounding Burton Way.
• The areas north of Santa Monica Blvd/west of N Beverly Dr and north of Wilshire Blvd/east of Doheny Drive are only considered vulnerable in the transportation dimension and the social dimension, respectively.
• Specific vulnerability indicators for each census tract are noted on the map. Indicators of vulnerability appearing across multiple census tracts include high percentage of elderly residents, high pedestrian injuries, high traffic density, low park access, and high percentage of impervious surfaces.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile
Buffer
Composite Population Vulnerability
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (Limited
Active Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High % nonEnglish Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited Automobile
Access; High Traffic Density)
• Environmental (Low Park Access;
High % Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High % Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries; High
Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Priority Areas for Increasing
Access to Regional Recreation
Findings
• Priority Areas for Increasing Access to Regional
Recreation are identified in the PNA+ as areas with:
– High levels of social and transportation barriers
– High levels of health and environmental
vulnerability
– Low proximity to regional recreation sites
– Low visitorship rates to regional recreational
sites
• The PNA+ did not identify priority areas within the
city; however, some are located abutting and closely
adjacent to the city boundaries.
• A ¼ mile buffer of the City’s parks indicates that the City’s parks serve priority areas within neighboring
jurisdictions.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile Buffer
Priority Areas for Increasing Access to Regional Recreation LEGEND
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Bike/Transit Access
Findings
• Parks south of Sunset Blvd generally are well
served by bike and transit infrastructure.
• Coldwater Canyon Park and Greystone Park
and Mansion, the two parks north of Sunset
Blvd, generally require driving a car.

Source: City of Beverly Hills, Virtual Beverly Hills,
accessed August 2025.

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Parks
Bus Stops
Class 2 Bike Lane
Class 3 Bike Route
Class 4 Separated Bikeway
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 LA County Regional Trails
Findings
• 17 LA County regional trails in the Franklin Canyon
and Higgins Canyon areas north of the city.
• While outside of the city boundaries, these regional
trails act as an essential tool to allow for equitable
access to recreation and nature.
• Within Franklin Canyon, there are numerous amenities
such as picnic areas, nature centers, restrooms, and
event centers.
• Numerous trails allow access to both Franklin Canyon
and upper Franklin Canyon Reservoirs.
• No trails were identified in the southern portions of the city or surrounding areas, and the urban south has
little direct trail access.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Countywide Trails | County Of Los Angeles Enterprise GIS, accessed August 2025.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Sensitive Species and Vegetation
Communities
Findings
• Multiple sensitive plant and wildlife species have been identified within a 5- mile radius of Beverly Hills.
• Sensitive plant species require special management due to their vulnerability, and may have declining populations, limited distribution, or are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered.
• Sensitive wildlife species are populations of an animal that are native to California that have been listed as Federally threatened or endangered, experiencing or formerly experiencing population decline, or whose naturally small populations exhibit high susceptibility to risk from any factors. • Plant species identified within the city include Braunton’s milk-vetch (1) and sensitive wildlife species identified within the city include the hoary bat (36), Busck’s gallmoth (29), and the south coast garter snake (41). • Plant species identified just outside of the city include Braunton’s milk-vetch (1), Greta’s aster (8), and Plummer’s mariposa-lily (13). • Sensitive wildlife species identified just outside of the city include the American bumblebee (27), Busck’s gallmoth (29), Crotch’s bumble bee (34), hoary bat (36), and the south coast garter snake (41).
• The Beverly Hills Garden Handbook is a resource for residents on creating mini-watersheds to capture, clean, and store rainwater and promote local pollination with wildlife.

Source: CDFW (California Department of Fish and Wildlife). 2018. California Natural Diversity Database. RareFind Version 5.0 (Commercial Subscription). Sacramento, California: CDFW, Biogeographic Data Branch. Accessed August 2025. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Maps-and-Data
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Sensitive Species and Vegetation
Communities
Sources:
“Observation of Astragalus brauntonii -- Calflora.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. 2025. https://www.calflora.org/entry/occdetail.html?seq_num=mu31767. Accessed October 2025 “Hoary Bats” National Park Service. Hoary Bats (U.S. National Park Service). Accessed October 2025. “South Coast Gartersnake – Thamnophis sirtalis ssp” 2016. South Coast Gartersnake - Thamnophis sirtalis ssp.

Accessed October 2025
Braunton’s milk-vetch Hoary bat South coast gartersnake Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Species Connectivity
Findings
• The hillside areas in and around the city have ‘diffuse’ species movement, indicating few barriers to movement.

These areas should be maintained as a refuge for
species movement.
• The urbanized areas of the city have impeded flow to
movement, indicating strong movement barriers.

Habitats should be restored in these areas to create
linkages for species movement.

Source: University of California, Los Angeles, Institute of Environment and Sustainability Quantifying and Validating Habitat Connectivity Across Greater Los Angeles, 2024
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Beverly
Hills
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Regional Watershed Map
Findings
• Beverly Hills is located within the Ballona Creek
Watershed.
• The Benedict Canyon channel is identified as a
major channel that runs through the city, along
with Coldwater and Rexford Channels.
• Stone Canyon and Upper and Lower Franklin
Reservoirs are north of the city at a higher
elevation.
• The city’s storm drain system connects to the
major channels that drain to the Pacific Ocean.

Source: LA County Public Works, Ballona Creek &
Other Urban Watersheds Map, 2007
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Flood & Inundation Hazard
Findings
• The city is in a “Zone X,” defined by FEMA
as an “area of minimal flood hazard.”
• The city is not located within a 100-year or
200-year flood plain zone.
• The city is not considered to be
geographically located within a Special
Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within the
Ballona Creek watershed.
• The city lies in the inundation path of the
Lower Franklin Canyon Reservoir,
Greystone Reservoir, and Mullholland
Dam, placing areas of the city at risk in
the event of a breach of this reservoir.

There is an opportunity to incorporate
green stormwater infrastructure into parks
to provide relief.

Beverly Hills City Boundary
A: Zone that corresponds to the 100-year flood areas, as determined by approximate methods. Because detailed
hydraulic analyses were not performed, no base elections or depths have been determined. Flood insurance is required.

AH: Areas with a 1% annual chance of shallow flooding.

D: Areas with possible but undetermined flood hazards. No flood hazard analysis has been conducted.

X: Zone that corresponds to areas outside of the 500-year flood or areas protected from the 100-year flood by levees.

Flood insurance is available but not required.

Flood Hazard Map Inundation Hazard Map
Sources: Beverly Hills Safety Element, adopted 1975
and amended 2022. Public Review Draft Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025.

Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 CIP Projects for Stormwater Compliance
Findings
• This map from the Stormwater Capital Improvements Program (CIP) shows proposed stormwater compliance projects distributed across multiple EWMP (Enhanced Watershed Management
Program) subwatersheds within Beverly Hills.
• Proposed projects include sidewalk vaults, street median bioretention, curbside extensions, permeable pavements, and subsurface storage.
• City parks can support and complement these CIP projects by providing large, permeable, publicly controlled spaces for additional stormwater capture, infiltration, and treatment.
• Roxbury Park and Rexford Mini Park have been identified as parks for subsurface storage projects.
• Sunset Blvd and Rodeo Dr have been designated for street median bioretention projects in the street median, which can enhance landscaping opportunities for pollinators. The Beverly Hills Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) also addresses pollinator-friendly landscaping and green stormwater infrastructure such as bioswales.

Sources: City of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Stormwater Capital Improvements Program Figure ES-3, 2019. Beverly Hills
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, pp. 98 & 104, 2025.

Sidewalk
Vaults
Median Bioretention
Curb Extensions
Permeable Pavement
Subsurface Storage
105011
105111
105211
105311
105411
105611
105711
105811
105911
108411
108811
109111
EWMP Subwatersheds
City
Boundary
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Findings
• The City’s 2025 public review draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan shows a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
(VHFHSZ), extending approximately 1-2 blocks south of
Sunset Blvd.
• This is an update to the City’s 2018 VHFHSZ map, which shows the Very High zone ending north of Sunset Blvd.
• Seven parks and community facilities are located within the City’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including:
– Coldwater Canyon Park
– Fire Station 2 Open Space
– Greystone Park and Mansion
– Maltz Park
– Will Rogers Memorial Park
– Rexford Reservoir
– Sierra Park
• Reinforcing appropriate planning and design at these parks will continue to be important for wildfire resilience.

Source: City of Beverly Hills, Public Review Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025; 2018 VHFHSZ map.

Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) efforts
• The BHFD has plans to remove city-owned trees within the VHFHSZ that they have evaluated as being hazardous to fire spread.
• California Fire Code Chapter 49 provides guidance to create firesafe community open space. Key Aspects of Chapter 49 include:
• Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Areas where structures meet wildland vegetation, requiring measures to mitigate fires originating in either direction.
• Defensible Space: A 100-foot zone around homes and
structures that requires the removal of flammable materials, • Fire-Resistant Materials: Buildings must use fire-resistant roofing, windows, and other elements to prevent ember ignition. • Fire Protection Plans: WUI projects must include fire protection, landscaping, and long-term vegetation management plans.
• Land Use & Building Standards: Set requirements for new construction and modifications to improve wildfire resistance. • Local Jurisdiction Variations: While the California Fire Code provides baseline requirements, local jurisdictions may adopt stricter regulations for defensible space and other measures.

Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Extreme Heat
Findings
• All Beverly Hills census tracts are below the 50th
percentile for projected extreme heat days, with most
tracts projected to experience 13-14 days above 90
degrees Fahrenheit.
• Three tracts in the eastern portion of the city east of Doheny Dr are in the 28th percentile for extreme heat,
projected to experience 30 days above 90 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Overall, the city is in the 13th percentile for extreme heat statewide. Being in the 13th percentile means the city
experiences fewer extreme heat days than 87% of
other locations in the state, indicating a relatively low vulnerability.
• Roxbury Park Community Center, La Cienega Park
Cooling Center, and Beverly Hills Public Library are
cooling centers for community members.

Source: Public Health Alliance of Southern California/UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, California Healthy Places Index: Extreme Heat Edition, 2022, accessed August 2025.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Tree Canopy Coverage
Findings
• Tree canopy coverage varies throughout the
city, with higher canopy coverage in the
residential neighborhoods north of Santa
Monica Blvd.
• The 2022 Urban Forest Management Plan
(UFMP) found that the overall tree canopy
coverage is 26% within Beverly Hills.
• The UFMP highlights that tree canopy on
public land accounts for 6.8% of the City’s
land cover.
• Generally, areas south of Santa Monica
Blvd have lower canopy coverage. The
lowest levels of tree canopy reflect higherintensity commercial development in the Golden Triangle, where factors such as
limited parkway and tree well width, limited
setbacks, and larger building forms
constrain available planting area and
outward canopy growth for mature trees.

Source: Trees at Work, TreeCanopy.US, accessed August 2025.

City of Beverly Hills, Urban Forest Management Plan, 2022, p.14 LEGEND
Current Canopy
0% 50% 100%
Golden
Triangle
Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica Blvd
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Street Trees
Findings
• The city has a well-distributed street tree
inventory with consistent tree plantings,
particularly along residential streets.
• In the northern hillside areas, street trees
are less uniformly distributed, likely due to
limited planting space in the public right-ofway, curvilinear street patterns, and hillside topography.
• Street tree plantings are also consistently
distributed along Wilshire Boulevard, where
higher-intensity development and limited
sidewalk space constrain planting
opportunities.

Note: Symbology represents tree
placement and is not to scale or
indicative of tree size
Source: City of Beverly Hills, Trees of Beverly Hills OpenData, data updated as of June 2024, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Street Trees
Golden
Triangle
Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica Blvd
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Exhibit A2 – Open Space Element Update Literature Review Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Open Space Element Update
Literature Review
City of Beverly Hills
October 2025
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 General Plan – Land Use Element
Adopted in 1977, Amended in 2010
• The Land Use Element establishes Beverly Hills’ vision for how land should be used, developed, and conserved over time. It balances residential location, commercial vitality, civic needs, and regional coordination.
• The document supports new housing while respecting the existing character and scale of both single- and multi-family neighborhoods.
• The Land Use Element’s goals focus on maintaining long-term community stability, protecting neighborhood identity, guiding compatible development, supporting diverse commercial districts, and encouraging mixed-use development. • It reinforces the Open Space Element (OSE) by calling for the expansion of parks, greenways, plazas, integrating open space into neighborhoods and commercial areas, ensuring equitable access, and promoting green infrastructure (street trees, landscaped medians).
• The following goals in the Land Use Element contain policies related to the OSE:
– LU 2: Community Character and Quality
– LU 7: Multi-Family Residential Neighborhoods
– LU 13: Public and Quasi-Public Uses Supporting Resident Needs – LU 16: Social Sustainability and Equity
Land Use Element – Page 1/2
Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 General Plan – Land Use Element
Adopted in 1977, Amended in 2010
The following policies in the Land Use Element support and reinforce the goals of the Open Space Element by promoting the expansion and integration of open spaces throughout private and public land.
• LU 2.1 and LU 2.2 emphasize preserving neighborhood character through open spaces and enhancing green infrastructure like trees, medians, and parks. • LU 7.2 requires new multi-family housing to include usable private and/or public open space and encourages the inclusion of other on-site recreational facilities. And community meeting spaces.
• LU 13.10 calls for expanding parks, greenways, and alternative urban park models. • LU 16.4 promotes the provision of plazas and public gathering spaces through capital improvement or development requirements.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 General Plan – Conservation Element
Adopted in 1989, Amended in 2010
• The Conservation Element serves as Beverly Hills’ guide for conserving and managing natural resources and utility systems (water, wastewater, storm drainage, solid waste, energy, and telecommunications).
• The Element intends to promote sustainable, safe, and efficient infrastructure and environmental practices that support long-term community health, livability, and resilience. • The Conservation Element’s key goals focus on water resources, wastewater and stormwater management, solid waste and recycling, energy use, and telecommunication systems.
• It overlaps with the Open Space Element (OSE) primarily in the discussion of open space dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and the managed production of resources.
• The following goals in the Conservation Element contain policies related to the OSE:
– Con 1: Water Supply System
– Con 2: Water Conservation Through System Improvements – Con 3: Water Conservation Through Reduced Consumption – Con 6: Groundwater Recharge
– Con 8: Public Safety
– Con 10: Storm Drainage System
– Con 11: Storm Drainage System that Preserves Water Quality – Con 12: Storm Drainage Toxicity
– Con 22: Conservation of Natural Resources
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 General Plan – Conservation Element
Adopted in 1989, Amended in 2010
The following policies from the Conservation Element support and reinforce goals of the Open Space Element by promoting green infrastructure, integrating water, waste, and energy conservation strategies into the City’s open space network, and supporting the ecological functions of parks and open areas.
• CON 1.2, CON 1.4, and CON 1.7 support the City infrastructure to providing a highquality water storage system. • CON 2.5 promotes water conservation through installation of drought-tolerant landscaping for all private and city landscaping and parkways. • CON 3.7 and CON 3.9 support water conservation measures for public facilities and promote water-efficient landscaping.
• CON 6.2 and CON 6.3 promote methods on how recharge the City's groundwater resources.
• CON 8.3, CON 10.3 supports City infrastructure and new development protect water quality and community health.
• CON 11.2 and CON 11.3 support the use of landscaping techniques that help reduce pollutants and do not degrade the quality of the City’s overall water system. • CON 12.2 and CON 12.6 promote the use of permeable surfaces and City parks for stormwater capture and recharge ground water supplies.
• CON 22.1 and CON 22.2 open space preservation and street tree management further align with open space goals.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 General Plan – Safety Element
Adopted in 1975, Amended in 2022
• The Safety Element aims to protect Beverly Hills from natural and man-made hazards, including earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials, and disasters.
• It sets policies and strategies to reduce risks to life, property, and the economy, integrating fire prevention and seismic safety measures with a focus on preparedness and resilience.
• The Safety Element’s goals focus on fire safety, seismic safety, flood protection, hazardous material regulation, and strong disaster response systems. • It overlaps with the Open Space Element primarily in consideration of open space for public health and safety.
• The following goals in the Safety Element contain policies related to the Open Space Element:
– S 1: Protection of Life and Property
– S 3: Existing and New Development and Redevelopment
– S 4: Protection from Flood Hazards
– S 5: Protection from Geologic Hazards
– S 7: Preparation for Natural or Manmade Disasters
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 General Plan – Safety Element
Adopted in 1975, Amended in 2022
The following policies from the Safety Element support and reinforce goals of the Open Space Element by promoting fire-safe landscaping, defensible space, ecological restoration, flood control through green infrastructure, slope stabilization, evacuation/staging in parks, and climate adaptation through urban greening.
• S 1.2, S 1.3, and S 1.5 aim to reduce wildfire risks through property maintenance, defensible space, and hazard mitigation.
• S 3.7, S 3.9, and S 3.11 prohibit the planting of certain vegetation, integrate defensible open areas into fire protection plans, and support post-wildfire ecological restoration.
• S 4.1, S 4.2, and S 4.3 promote permeable surfaces and stormwater controls, positioning open space as green infrastructure. • S 5.1 enforces seismic and geologic safety on hillsides. • S 7.5, S 7.11, S 7.12, and S 7.16 highlight parks and open space as tools for emergency management, evacuation, education, and climate adaptation, underscoring their dual role as amenities and resilience assets.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
• The CAAP is a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and preparing the City for climate change impacts, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
• It combines mitigation measures (reducing emissions) with adaptation strategies (preparing for climate impacts) and was shaped through extensive community engagement.
• The CAAP primarily overlaps with objectives of the Open Space Element Update by addressing Improved Air Quality (OS 7) and climate resilience through the identification of climate adaptation strategies, such as increased green spaces and tree canopy cover, protection of water resources, and the role of open space in wildfire and flood mitigation strategies.
• The CAAP can directly inform updated OSE policies related to climate resilience to reach compliance with SB 1425.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
The following adaptation measures from the CAAP contain implementation actions related to the Open Space Element:
• Improved Air Quality through Reduced GHG Emissions. Many Emissions Reduction Strategies and related Measures and Implementation Actions throughout the CAAP support implementation of the policies under Open Space Element Goal related to improved air quality (OS 7). • Heat Mitigation and Increased Safety/Resilience. The CAAP includes actions on expanding tree canopy and shade (HM 1.5, HM 1.6, HM 1.7) and encouraging reflective surfaces and cool pavement practices to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve comfort in the public realm (HM 1.2, HM 1.3). The CAAP’s material-level strategies support implementation of the Open Space Element’s policy framework for heat reduction and sustainability, including goals (OS 2 and OS 3).
• Wildfire Mitigation. The CAAP promotes fire-resilient landscaping (WE

1.3) and protection of resources in response to hotter, drier conditions and increased wildfire risk (WM 1.5, 1.6), supporting implementation of the Open Space Element’s goals (OS 1, OS 5, and OS 9).
• Flood Mitigation. The CAAP’s strategies for implementing natural stormwater infiltration (WE 2.3) and flood resilience (FM 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) support the implementation of the Open Space Element’s goals (OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9).

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
• Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot Project. WE 2.2 focuses on planting dense, diverse native forests in small urban spaces to accelerate forest growth and mature ecosystems in a few years. It supports the implementation of OSE goals OS 1, OS 2, OS 5, and OS 9 related to Natural and Open Space Protection, Urban Forest, Water Quality Preservation, and Park and Recreation Preservation.
• Pollinator-friendly Treatments. The CAAP promotes the planting of native species, focusing on plants that promote local pollination with bees and butterflies (HM 1.7). These strategies can inform new and updated OSE policies related to pollinator-friendly and native planting practices.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
The Complete Streets Plan is a long-term plan for managing streets that serve all modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, transit, and driving.

By outlining policies, infrastructure priorities, and an action plan tied to the upcoming Metro D Line extension, the plan positions Beverly Hills to enhance mobility, expand public space, and qualify for funding while aligning with broader goals in the General Plan, including the Open Space Element. The Plan’s goals focus on the following:
• Safety First
• Mobility for All Modes
• Equity & Accessibility
• Connectivity
• Sustainability & Environment
• Health & Wellness
• Economic Vitality
• Technology & Innovation
• Community Engagement
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
The Complete Streets Plan complements the Open Space Element by promoting accessibility of public spaces for all users, including those who use alternative modes of transportation. The following strategies from the Complete Streets Plan align with the Open Space Element:
• Expand Bikeways. The Complete Streets Plan proposes new and improved bicycle lanes and protected routes that connect residential neighborhoods to schools, parks, and Metro stations (B2-2). These proposed improvements support the implementation of OSE goal OS 8, which focuses on making parks more accessible through active transportation and reducing vehicle emissions around open spaces.
• Sidewalks as Opportunity Areas. Sidewalks will be improved for more space, accessibility, and comfort with street furniture, street trees, and shaded travel paths (T1-1). These proposed improvements support implementation of OSE goals OS 2 and OS 3 by strengthening the role of tree canopy and greenery as part of the open space network for Beverly Hills.
• Public Gathering Spaces. The Complete Streets Plan supports the creation of small-scale open spaces, such as converted curbside areas or expanded sidewalks, to expand opportunities for outdoor seating, greenery, and community activities (P2-7, P3-1). These proposed improvements support the implementation of the OSE goal OS 8 by adding new types of public gathering and recreation areas in accessible locations to help meet recreational needs.

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Adopted 2021
• Green Infrastructure. The Complete Streets Plan suggests that streetscape projects should integrate environmental design like permeable paving, rain gardens, and tree wells to manage stormwater and reduce heat (V3-10, V3-11, V3-12). These proposed improvements support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2, OS 3, OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9 by embedding climate resilience and sustainable water practices into the public realm.
• Safe Routes to Parks & Schools. The Complete Streets Plan recommends programs that provide safe walking and bike routes to schools and parks through better crossings, traffic calming measures, and signage for children and families (B4-10). These proposed programs support the implementation of OSE goals OS 8 and OS 10 by improving equitable and safe access to recreational areas and public open space.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Adopted 2022
The UFMP provides the City’s current urban forest status (an overall tree canopy cover of 26% and public tree cover of 6.8%) and a longterm framework for maintaining, protecting, and enhancing Beverly Hills’ Street trees and overall urban canopy. The UFMP envisions the creation of a healthy, safe, and diverse urban forest that contributes to community identity, environmental health, and quality of life. The plan’s goals focus on the following:
• Maintain and expand canopy coverage citywide
• Increase tree diversity to improve resilience
• Improve maintenance standards and safety inspections
• Engage the community in stewardship through education and outreach
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Adopted 2022
The UFMP’s goals align with several tree-related goals in the OSE, particularly OS 2 Urban Forest and OS 3 Street Trees. The UFMP provides a management framework and technical guidance that support the implementation of the OSE goals and policies. Objectives mentioned in the following themes align with policies from the OSE.
• Urban Heat & Environmental Quality. The UFMP highlights the tree canopy’s role in cooling and air quality through objectives (1.3, 4.1, 4.3,

4.4) The UFMP supports the implementation of OSE policy OS 2.5, which focuses on reducing the urban heat island effect.
• Biodiversity & Resilience. The UFMP emphasizes the importance of species diversity, particularly in maintaining diverse and climate-appropriate nursery stock for new tree plantings in objectives (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4). This supports the implementation of OSE policy OS 2.8 around species selection and diversification.
• Sustainable Design & Maintenance. The UFMP recommends droughttolerant planting, sustainable irrigation, and soil health, supporting the OSE goal OS 9 around park and recreation preservation. This goal is supported in the UFMP's objectives (1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.1, 6.2). • Iconic Streetscapes. The UFMP places emphasis on the importance of street trees in the UFMP that contribute to the iconic landscape of various neighborhoods and commercial districts in Beverly Hills. Objectives (4.2, 4.5,

6.2, 6.3) supports the implementation of OS 6 through preservation of streetscape visuals that define the City
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Public Review Draft from April 2025
The LHMP reduces long-term risk from natural and human-caused hazards to protect people, property, the economy, and the environment. This plan is FEMA-mandated for disaster preparedness and funding eligibility. Earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat, drought, flooding, and hazardous materials were assessed.

The LHMP primarily overlaps with the objectives of the OSE Update by addressing climate resilience through the identification of climate hazards. The CAAP can directly inform updated OSE policies related to climate resilience in compliance with SB 1425.

The document outlines mitigation goals to guide future activities aimed at reducing risk and preventing loss from disasters. The goals are listed below:
• To protect life, property, and the environment
• Enhance public awareness
• Partnerships and implementation
• Protect natural systems
• Promote sustainable development
• Emergency management, resilience, and recovery
The LHMP identifies hazard zones exposed to dam inundation, landslides, faults, liquefaction, and fire hazards. When exposed to these hazards, open spaces can be damaged or become unusable, restricting access for recreational use and limiting the shading and cooling benefits provided by vegetation loss.

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Public Review Draft from April 2025
However, using open spaces can also mitigate the spread and impacts of hazards, serving as firebreaks or flood inundation basins. Open spaces can also serve as evacuation centers or staging locations for emergency response crews and equipment.

By incorporating an understanding of local hazards into the OSE update, the Element can enhance the City’s ability to prepare for and respond to hazards, including:
• Wildfire Mitigation. OSE goals OS 1, OS 2, and OS 3 related to natural space protection and tree management can support defensible spaces to mitigate increased fire risk from hillside vegetation.
• Flooding. OSE goals OS 4 and OS 5 related to groundwater recharge and water quality protection can introduce co-benefits for flood mitigation through the expansion of bioswales and permeable surfaces in parks. • Earthquake. Open spaces can serve as critical evacuation areas for earthquakes that threaten building safety.
• Extreme Heat. OSE goals OS 2 and OS 7, related to urban forest and air quality, contribute to extreme heat mitigation by promoting expanded tree canopy cover and reducing pollutants.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Adopted Capital Improvement Budget Fiscal Year 2025-26
Adopted 2025
The Capital Improvement Budget serves as a roadmap for the City’s ongoing commitment to maintain, enhance, and develop infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.

The Adopted Capital Improvement Budget looks to build upon the previous year of projects the City has completed, such as:
• Burton Way Median Green Street and Water Efficient Landscape project • Completion of the Local Road Safety Plan
• Facilities and parks improvements to La Cienega Park, Will Rogers Park public restrooms, and library improvements
For FY 2025-26, the following projects are planned/continuing:
• La Cienega Park – Playground construction scheduled
• Coldwater Park – Playground resealing scheduled
• Reeves Mini Park – Community outreach for restoration efforts is scheduled • Tennis Courts – Ongoing maintenance for the City’s tennis courts as well as the conversion of four tennis courts into 16 courts (3 at La Cienega Park and 1 at Roxbury Park) • Ongoing Green Infrastructure – CIP funding allocated for upkeep of Burton Way Median, Santa Monica Boulevard, Green Streets Swales
The City of Beverly Hills is actively enhancing public open space and green infrastructure through park upgrades and sustainable landscape projects. Recent efforts to drought-tolerant landscaping and facility upgrades to city parks confirm the City’s commitment to high-quality and equitable public open space.

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Since 2010
In recent years, the City has undertaken a series of improvements and routine maintenance to enhance the quality and accessibility of its open spaces. The following projects highlight these ongoing initiatives:

La Cienega Park
• Outdoor restroom improvements in 2010
• Remodel of the outdoor sewage pump
• Annual reseeding of the fields
• Scoreboard and light replacement
• Updated fitness equipment
• Installation of pickleball courts projected to finish in Oct 2025 Roxbury Park
• Basketball court has been repainted and patched
• Annual reseeding of the fields
• Playground has been repoured and resealed
• Annual new tree plantings for Arbor Day for the last four years • Installation of pickleball court projected to finish in Oct 2025 Coldwater Canyon Park
• Playground has been repoured and resealed
Source: LoveBeverlyHills.com
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• Play structure has been replaced
Beverly Garden Park
• Completed in 2015, all 20 blocks have been replanted to restore the historical nature
Greystone Manor Park
• Restoration efforts include ongoing upgrades/ preservation; greenhouse revamped; community gardening classes have been added
Other Publicly Accessible Open Spaces:

Burton Way Median – Green infrastructure to capture rainwater.

BHUSD facilities: Joint Powers Agreement that allows public use of fields, courts, and playgrounds during limited hours
Will Rogers Park
• Restroom upgrades for ADA compliance and to feature sustainable fixtures (low-flow toilets)
Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces
Since 2010
Source: City of Beverly Hills
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Adopted 2019
The Stormwater CIP is a 20-year roadmap for Beverly Hills to meet state and federal stormwater quality requirements under the Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP). Best management practices (BMP) focus on selected sites in the public right of way, parks, and schools.

The CIP outlines the need for 87 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity. Three key stormwater strategies were outlined:
• Low Impact Development (LID)
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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
The Stormwater CIP directly supports the objectives of the OSE by advancing open space, recreation, urban forest, and sustainability goals by transforming streets and parks into multi-functional open space assets.
• Parks as Multi-Benefit Infrastructure. The Stormwater CIP identifies La Cienega and Roxbury Parks as having ample subsurface storage and infiltration capacity. This infrastructure supports the implementation of OSE goals OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9, which focus on groundwater recharge and water quality protection, as well as sustainable park preservation and design. • Green Streets & Streetscape Enhancements. Median bioretention, sidewalk vaults, and permeable pavement are planned to be integrated into city streets.

These enhancements support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2, OS 3, and OS 9, focused on urban forest management, street trees, and promoting sustainable design.
• Water Quality & Environmental Stewardship. The Stormwater CIP reviews various best management practices (BMPs) for capturing and filtering runoff to reduce pollution entering Ballona Creek. These practices support the implementation of OSE goal OS 5 by preserving and protecting water resources.

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Adopted 2019
• Sustainability & Climate Resilience. LID strategies, permeable pavements, and vegetation-based BMPs for stormwater sustainability are discussed in the Stormwater CIP. These practices support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2 and OS 9, focused on urban forest management and sustainable park preservation and design.
• Accessibility & Community Benefits. Stormwater improvements would continue to provide public enjoyment of green spaces while also incorporating stormwater benefits. These projects support the implementation of OSE goals OS 8 and OS 9, which in turn support the community’s recreational needs and accessibility.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
The PNA+ documents existing parks and recreational facilities to determine the scope, scale, and location of park needs in Los Angeles County. The City of Beverly Hills is identified in Study Area Profile #167. The PNA+ focuses on the following:
• The distribution of environmental benefits and burdens • Local park access and need considerations for regional parks and open spaces As part of the analysis, amenities (playground equipment, bathrooms, recreation fields) in parks were rated on three different ratings (good, fair, and poor). Details on specific conditions of equipment or facilities were not included in the report. • Amenities rated as “good” may have minor cosmetic defects that can be easily repaired through regular maintenance. These “good” amenities encourage residents to utilize the park.
• Amenities rated as “fair” are functional but require minor to moderate repairs. While “fair” amenities are operational and allow for play, there may be times when they are temporarily unusable. Although these amenities are still important, they might slightly deter residents from using the park.
• Amenities rated as “poor” are largely or completely unusable. They require significant repairs to become functional or may be beyond repair altogether. “Poor” amenities discourage residents from visiting the park.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
Key findings from Beverly Hills’ PNA+ profile include:
• Park Land & Access. Beverly Hills has 64.3 acres of parkland, with 80% of residents living within half a mile of a park, which is higher than the county average of 49%. However, the ratio is 1.93 acres per 1,000 residents, falling short of the county’s average of 3.3 acres per 1,000 residents. The assessment includes mini-parks within city boundaries, whereas it excludes other informal public open spaces, such as landscaped medians, and adjacent open spaces accessible to City residents, such as Franklin Canyon. • Park Pressure. Mini-parks like Arnaz, Hamel, Crescent, and Oakhurst are heavily used with low acreage per person, while Greystone Park has much more acreage per person but less accessibility.
• Amenity Conditions. Generally, amenity conditions were rated “good”, such as recreational facilities (tennis courts, basketball courts). Amenities, such as restrooms, multipurpose rooms, community recreation rooms, playgrounds and open lawn/ turf areas, were rated as “fair”.
• Project Priorities. Community engagement workshops have identified a need to repair or replace existing facilities and amenities.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
The PNA+ primarily overlaps with the OSE in the provision and consideration of data related to open space access and equitable distribution of recreational open space facilities. The PNA+ includes the following recommendations and next steps that align with the objectives of the OSE Update:
• Equitable Access. The PNA+ profile highlights uneven park distribution and reliance on small, high-pressure mini-parks. This assessment can directly inform updated OSE maps and policies related to equitable park access in compliance with SB 1425, building upon the existing OSE goals OS 8 and OS 12 related to Park and Recreation Facilities and Use of Recreational Facilities. • Park Upgrades & Facility Maintenance. The Needs Assessment includes a score of each park’s need for repairs, which may inform updates to policies under goal OS 11, which focuses on the provision of a variety of recreation opportunities for all users.
• Specialized Facilities. In public outreach meetings, the community expressed a need for a new dog park and improved recreational amenities. These findings may inform updates to policies under goal OS 11, which focuses on the provision of a variety of recreation opportunities for all users.

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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
Most Recently amended on _ by Resolution No. _. Originally adopted January 12, 2010 by resolution No. 10-R-12725.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................667 Programs ..............................................................................................668 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency...............................668 Development Review and Management.....................................669 Master Plans and Programs.............................................................677 Financing and Budgeting ...............................................................682 Community & Economic Development ........................................683 City Services and Operations .........................................................684 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships.....................685 Public Information and Involvement..............................................686 Natural and Open Space Protection.............................................687 Urban Forest .....................................................................................688 Recharge Groundwater Resources ...............................................688 Water Quality Protection.................................................................688 Improved Air Quality........................................................................688 Park and Recreation Facilities.........................................................689 Park and Recreation Preservation..................................................689 Disabled Access...............................................................................689 Recreational Programs....................................................................689 Use of Recreational Resources.......................................................690 Climate Readiness...........................................................................690 Tribal Coordination ..........................................................................690 Amendments.......................................................................................691 Docusign Envelope ID: 4A120694-F35B-4980-960F-3A97CD58CB54 City of Beverly Hills General Plan
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Programs
These are the programs that the City will use to implement the general plan goals and policies. Programs are numbered and referenced at the end of their associated policies in the elements.

No. Description Lead/Support Fund

1.0 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency (GPM)

1.1 Annual General Plan Review. Prepare an annual
report to the City Council on the status of the
general plan and progress in its implementation,
including progress in meeting the City's fair share
of regional housing needs, and submit this report
to the California Office of Planning and Research
(OPR).

Community
Development
General

1.2 General Plan Amendments. Undertake general
plan amendments as necessary, and carefully
consider requests for amendments within the
context of the goals in the general plan as well as
current conditions and issues in the community.

The City will undertake periodic revision of the
Housing Element and other elements as required
by state statutes.

Community
Development
General

1.3 General Plan Consistency. Ensure any action,
program, or project is consistent with the general
plan if, considering all its aspects; it will further the objectives and policies of the general plan and
not obstruct their attainment. To ensure that the
goals and policies of the general plan are
systematically implemented, the actions and
decisions concerning both city programs and
projects, and private development proposals
must be consistent with the general plan. The
City’s capital improvement program and the
projects that implement various infrastructure
master plans, in addition to the City’s
development regulations and development
agreements, must be consistent with the
adopted general plan.

Community
Development
/ All
Departments
General
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2.0 Development Review and Management
(DRM)

Community
Development
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Departments
General
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• Require that new commercial or multi-family
residential projects provide on-site open
space or recreational amenities consistent
with the general plan’s policies for on-site
open space and recreational amenities, and
contribute in-lieu fees for the development of
new recreation facilities or enhancement of
existing facilities, or a combination of both, to
meet the demands generated by the
development’s resident population or
employment base.
• Establish and implement development
standards to reduce the “heat island" effects
of new large-scale commercial and
residential developments. Standards may
include cool roofs, installation of reflective
roofs, light colored building materials and
shade trees.
• Prohibit new oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon
substance extraction activities in the City.
• Require existing oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon
substance extraction activities in the City be
phased out during this planning period but
no later than 2030.
• Develop a program to require major
employers to provide child care facilities and
programs.
• Provide greater regulation for view protection
of significant natural and manmade visual
resources.
• Provide for shared parking facilities in key
areas of the community, such as commercial
areas and near transit hubs.
• Revise Chapter 1 (Noise Regulations) of Title 5
of the City’s Municipal Code to eliminate
current ambient noise level standards in
residential and commercial areas and
replace them with Land Use Noise
Compatibility Guidelines (Appendix B), to
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achieve acceptable levels of noise for
specific land uses in the City. Provide a
baseline for mitigating land uses which
exceed acceptable noise levels, and require
new residential developments to implement
measures that address noise compatibility
and noise attenuation during construction.
• Strive to meet a park and open space
standard that is consistent with National
Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
standards for the acquisition of new parks
and open spaces.
• Revise and enhance the City’s Parks Master
Plan to assure that standards for new parks in
the City and open space areas of new
development are designed, constructed,
maintained, and operated pursuant to
sustainable specifications and practices.
• Implement the City’s Sustainable City Plan
promoting responsible management and
effective stewardship of the City’s built and
natural environments, transforming the City
into a model government agency that is
clean, healthy, resource-efficient, and
environmentally conscientious. The
sustainable city plan is in development and
programmed to be adopted concurrently
with the updated general plan. Review
sustainable city plan for consistency with the
General Plan and update periodically.
• Assure that parks and recreation facilities
provide for adequate access for persons with
disabilities as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act as well as appropriate
“universal design.”
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2.2 Development Review Process. Continue to
regulate development for compliance with
general plan goals, policies, and development
standards, through the development review, and
design review processes. Implementation of the
updated general plan includes consideration of a
number of additional factors for proposed
development projects as described below.

Nontoxic Building Materials
Require that all private and public development
use non-toxic building materials such as low
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints. All
buildings must also be adequately ventilated and
have access to natural lighting.

Green Building Program
Implement the recently adopted Green Building
Program and Ordinance, and consider extending
these provisions to residential neighborhoods as
either a voluntary or mandatory measure.

Open Space Standards
Consider alternative prototypes and standards for
park development in urban areas where limited
land may be available.

Consultation for Archeological Resources
In the event that any prehistoric or historic
subsurface archaeological features or deposits
are discovered, require that City officials notified,
and that all earth disturbing work within a 100
meter radius of a potential resource be
temporarily suspended or redirected,. Work shall
not resume in the area until after the find is
appropriately mitigated.

Community
Development
/ Public
Works
General
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Development Agreements
Encourage development agreements, which
may be prepared as contractual agreements
between the City and developers, to provide
assurances to each party regarding the uses to
be entitled, rules of development, and public
benefits of a development project. The
agreement may include conditions, terms,
restrictions, and requirements for subsequent
discretionary actions, and may specify the timing
and phasing of construction.

Utilities
Require all new developments to be served from
an approved domestic water and sewer system,
and require capacity analysis be provided to the
satisfaction of the City.

Require the use of efficient drainage technology
and best practices and grading plans to reduce
runoff through full compliance with NPDES
permitting requirements.

Require that new development is approved
contingent upon the ability to be served with
adequate utilities and telecommunications
service, and assure that there is capacity and
connections to serve the development.

Provide for the continued development and
expansion of telecommunications systems,
including cable and, as feasible, fiber optics, for
data access, information, and communication
purposes.

Continue to provide for the undergrounding of
new and existing electrical distribution lines, unless
it is determined not to be economically or
practically feasible in a particular location as a
result of significant environmental or other
constraints.

Study the creation of solar power stations
(photovoltaic stations).

Water Quality
Require that engineering design and construction
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practices are adequate to ensure that existing
and new development does not degrade the
City's surface or groundwater supplies.

Resource Conservation
Develop and implement resource conservation
measures that address reusing, recycling and
reducing water usage, improving air quality, and
increasing waste reduction and recycling through
requirements and incentive programs in
coordination with the Metropolitan Water District,
South Coast Air Quality Management District, and
other regional resource agencies.

Develop a water and energy conservation plan
and a waste reduction plan with goals and
benchmarks for the next 20-year period. Further
establish auditing methods to evaluate the extent
of success in meeting goals as well as the
effectiveness of programs and technology.

Develop standards for, and require designated
areas for, the collection and loading of
recyclables.

Require new or renovated multi-family residential
structures to include separate chutes or other
facilities to facilitate separation of recyclable
materials if appropriate.

R.O.W. Consideration for Transit
The City shall review development projects in
consideration of transit right-of-way needs.

2.3 Other Development Regulations and Ordinances.

Review and update regulations and ordinances
other than zoning to conform to the general plan.

Community
Development
/ Public
Works
General
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• Adopting a local register of historic resources
and establishing criteria and procedures to
list properties;
• Maintaining an updated historic resources
inventory, and requiring documentation of
resources that may be approved for
demolition, including establishment of an
archive of historic information and resources;
• Programming to promote the designation
and protection of significant local resources
including residential, and non-residential
properties;
• Exploring establishment of a requirement to
replace commercial buildings that are
demolished, and to extend this provision to
residential buildings at some point in the
future;
• Exploring incentives such as a Mills Act
Ordinance, conservation easements, and
transfer of development rights to promote
preservation of significant resources;
• Establishing disincentives and penalties for
the demolition of significant resources without
benefit of City permits; and
• Programming and partnerships to promote
the wealth of historically significant local
resources.

Flood Control
Review the Flood Ordinance for consistency with
the general plan and update periodically.

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2.4 Building and Fire Codes. Survey available and
feasible techniques, and amend the Building
Code, Fire Code, and related codes where
appropriate, to achieve the General Plan's policy
objectives at least once every three years or as
required by State law. The City's survey of the
Building and Fire Codes shall include the following
considerations:

Promote the use of innovative and state-of-theart building techniques as a means to improve housing affordability and sustainability.

Reflect the highest and best available standards
for fire safety design.

Increase the requirement for brush clearance to
increase defensible space around structures in
the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Incorporate the Fire Wise assessment and Joint
Wildland Interface Task Force recommendations
into the City's Fire Code.

Continue implementation of the Hazardous
Building Abatement Ordinance by encouraging
property owners to reinforce and strengthen “at
risk” buildings, including:
• Buildings with tuck-under parking that
constitutes a “soft-story”;
• Wood buildings with short cripple studs under
the first floor;
• Wood buildings constructed without positive
connection from the foundation to the
structure;
• All pre-1981 on-ductile concrete frame
buildings or “soft-story” buildings three stories
or more in height; and
• Tilt-up concrete wall buildings.

Require that new development/redeveloped
structures include public and private access
drives and roadways designed to maintain
adequate Fire Department access to the
property such that there will be no reduction of
Community
Development
/ Fire
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fire protection services below acceptable levels.

3.0 Master Plans and Programs (MPP)

3.1 Capital Improvement Program. Annually budget
for the provision of services to residents and
businesses. As part of the budget, the City will
adopt a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that
provides funds for capital facilities, including
arterial highways, local streets, storm drains, park
and facility improvements, water and wastewater
system improvements, and planning programs.

The development, maintenance, and operation
of public facilities such as parks and drainage
facilities and the provision of city services require
financial resources that are derived from various
sources. Programming of City capital projects
and their funding over time is outlined in the City’s
Capital Improvement Program, which is updated
annually.

Public Works/
Community
Development
General,
CIP

3.2 Water Master Plan. Update the City’s Urban
Water Master Plan (UWMP) and related capital
improvement programs, including monitoring its
water reservoirs to:
• Require that all public and private irrigation
systems irrigate at optimum times of the day;
• Adopt state-of-the-art water monitoring
systems to remotely monitor the City's water
usage, leaks, and ruptures;
• Explore new sources of water;
• Address potential shortages in water supply
from the California State Water Project and
the Colorado River;
• Designate, preserve, and acquire land, if
necessary, for siting future water supply,
storage, and distribution facilities;
• Achieve Federal and State drinking water
regulatory standards;
• Develop a Recycled Water Master Plan;
• Continue to implement existing flood
mitigation activities and programs; and
Public Works Water,
Enterprise
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• Develop water conservation awareness
programs for City staff, community groups,
the public, and other groups.

3.3 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. Continue to
upgrade, inspect, and improve the City’s sewer
infrastructure to minimize deficiencies and reduce
leaks and contamination and annually inspect all
restaurant, hotel, and catering establishments to
ensure that proper disposal standards for fats, oils,
and grease are followed. There will be annual
inspections of the facilities. In addition, undertake
the following actions related to wastewater
management:
• Prepare a Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
to identify system deficiencies, users and
support long term capital planning. This plan
should also address emergency spill
response, preventative maintenance
program; establish legal authority, and
pollution mitigation measures. Until this plan is
completed the City will continue to update
and enforce the City’s standards for the
quality of wastewater discharged into the
system and require all industries/businesses
sewer discharges to comply with the City's
waste discharge requirements and permits;
• Develop an I&I (inflow and infiltration)
program that includes televising a
percentage of all sewer mains annually;
• Continue to require all industries/businesses
sewer discharges to comply with the City's
waste discharge requirements and permits as
outlined in the City Ordinance; and
• Continue to implement, as appropriate, the
requirements of the NPDES and SCAQMD
regulations, including requiring the use of Best
Management Practices by businesses in the
City.

Public Works Waste
water,
Enterprise
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3.4 Stormwater (Flood) Master Plan. Implement the
Stormwater Master Plan to maintain and upgrade
public storm drains and storage control facilities in
conformance with the updated general plan and
requirements of the NPDES, including actions to
eliminate illegal storm water discharges as
specified in the actions listed below:
• Develop guidelines that limit the percentage
of impermeable surface (such as asphalt) for
large new or renovated public, institutional,
residential, and commercial projects and
require permeable surfaces such as alleys,
parking lots, to be cleaned frequently to
remove debris and residue;
• Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the
City’s Storm Water System Master Plan;
• Develop and maintain a program to install
filters and catch basins for the city storm drain
system and minimize shallow groundwater
from being discharged into the storm water
system as well as investigate other methods
limiting pollutants from entering the drainage
system;
• Establish procedures to use city parks for
storm water capture and recharge using
grading, channeling and subterranean and
other feasible capture methods;
• Require that individual project owners and
operators handle, store, apply, and dispose
all pest control, herbicide, insecticide, and
other similar substances properly;
• Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the
City’s Storm Water System Master Plan; and
• Require that parking lots and public and
private streets and alleys be cleaned as
frequently as necessary, and in a manner
that minimizes noise and water consumption,
Public Works Storm
water,
Enterprise
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to remove debris and contaminated residue.

3.5 Solid Waste Master Plan. Continue to provide an
adequate and orderly system for collection and
disposal of solid waste for new and existing
development in the City, including regulating
green waste disposal by professional gardeners
and the use of sustainable practices to reduce
waste streams.

Encourage and support regional and statewide
efforts to reduce the solid waste stream including
recycling programs and a reduction in the use of
plastic bags.

Adopt the Draft Source Reduction and Recycling
Element (SRRE) and the Household Hazardous
Waste Element (HHWE) consistent with the
requirements of the California Integrated Waste
Management Act (CIWMA) of 1989 and the
California Integrated Waste Management Board.

Subsequently monitor the implementation of
these programs.

Public Works Solid
Waste,
Enterprise

3.6 Streetscape Master Plan. Develop a Streetscape
Master Plan that outlines improvements and
identified funding sources for improvements to
the City’s street system. The Master Plan shall
include streetscape enhancements such as
lighting, street trees, benches, plazas and other
amenities in the public right of way.

Community
Development
/ Public
Works
Air
Quality
Improve
ment,
Enterprise

3.7 Circulation, Mobility, and Parking. Ensure the
continued maintenance and improve the
performance of the existing mobility system while
developing and offering more opportunities for
multi-modal options consistent with the updated
general plan. Undertake the following actions:
• Study and implement a variety of Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS);
• Develop a Parking Master Plan and the tools
to fund and implement the Plan including
parking assessment districts, congestion
pricing, and other tools to maximize the use
of City resources;
Public Works General ,
Gas Tax,
Transport
ation
Grants,
Prop C,
MTA
Grants,
Parking
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• Prepare and implement a Mobility & Bicycle
Master Plan inclusive of car sharing
opportunities;
• Monitor and manage traffic conditions on
City streets and make necessary
improvements;
• Provide regular street maintenance;
• Work with Metro to support the extension of
the subway and improve transit ridership;
• Continue to offer and actively seek new
methods to provide a wider variety of transit
services;
• Expand the Transportation Demand
Management programs;
• Develop and implement a Neighborhood
Traffic Management Program;
• Require developments to mitigate traffic and
provide multi-modal amenities;
• Ensure that streets are improved to complete
street standards;
• Maintain and enforce truck routes;
• Provide incentives for unbundled and shared
parking, seek public /private partnerships for
parking, and manage parking costs to
reduce vehicle trips;
• Implement Flexible Level of Service
Standards;
• Develop an air quality improvement program
that includes measures such as trip reduction
measures, clean/alternative fuel fleet
vehicles; reduce source emissions, and
protection of sensitive receptors with the
California Air Resources Board to identify
ways that it may assist the City with its goal to
reduce air pollution by reducing emissions
from mobile sources;
• Develop and implement a commercial
Parking and Registration Program to inform
and educate the public and the City on the
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availability and cost of private commercial
parking in the City; and
• Develop and implement a real time parking
availability and location system for both
public and private parking resources to assist
visitors and residents with locating available
parking spaces.

3.8 Street Tree Master Plan. Continue to implement
and comprehensively review the Street Tree
Master Plan and update as necessary to keep
current with the goals and objectives for the
protection and expansion of the City’s urban
forest and evaluate goals related to such topics
as aesthetic effect, tree health, fire safety,
sidewalk impact, historical character of
neighborhood, view impact, and heat-reduction
through growth of tree shade.

Community
Services
General

4.0 Financing and Budgeting (FB)

4.1 User Fees. Review all fees, including user fees,
community facilities/special assessment districts
such as parkland fees, developer impact/in-lieu
fees on a periodic basis to determine if they are
adequate to cover the costs to implement
ongoing programs as well as new programs
established as part of the general plan update.

Fees shall be revised as necessary based upon
the results of this analysis and comparative
assessment of other jurisdictions to assure that the
City is competitive with adjacent jurisdictions. The
fees to be reviewed include but are not limited to
the following:
• Water conservation rates;
• Infrastructure improvement fees for water,
sewer, and storm drain systems;
• Solid waste collection;
• Library service;
• Park and recreation program and service;
• Transportation impact and improvements;
• Special Assessment Districts;
• Building and Safety and Planning Fees;
All
Departments
User Fees
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• Developer fees & development impact fees;
and
• Fines.

4.2 Local, Federal, State, and County Funding.

Continue to pursue available local, Federal,
State, county, and regional funds, grants, bonds,
and cost recovery for a variety of City services
and infrastructure including the areas of safety,
recreation, community development,
transportation and emergency management
and disaster public awareness programs
including ongoing services as well as new
programs initiated as part of the updated
general plan.

All
Departments
Federal,
State,
Other
Non-local

4.3 Nongovernmental Funds. Work with local
community organizations, private groups and
foundations, residents, and other public and
private entities to encourage funding and
support for programs that benefit the community
at large such as parks and open space, street
trees, recreation programs, water conservation
efforts, transportation improvements, health and
safety, emergency management, disaster
mitigation preparedness, response and recovery,
and cultural resource preservation.

All
Departments
Nongovernmental

5.0 Community & Economic Development (CED)

Community
Development
General,
CDBG,
Housing
Trust

5.2 Economic Sustainability. Work to maintain a
strong local economy with an emphasis on
commercial industries by:
• Developing an economic sustainability plan;
• Identifying land use and other opportunities
to expand the tax base;
Economic
Development
/ Policy and
Managemen
t
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• Ensuring its market position through
marketing, the promotion of green
businesses, assessments of needs and
public/private partnerships;
• Ensuring its development processing is
conducive to producing a high-quality of
infrastructure and services;
• Encouraging the formation of Business
Improvement Districts and business
associations; and
• Encouraging the improvement of business
along major corridors.

5.3 Code Enforcement. Continue to aggressively
enforce health and safety, zoning, and other
codes and ordinances that implement the
general plan.

Community
Development
General

5.4 Cultural Resources. Consider establishing a local
register of historic resources and programs to
support this effort and increase community
awareness of the City's rich diversity of cultural
resources, including an awards program that
recognizes excellence in City projects, and by
providing public trails, recreation areas, and
viewing areas adjacent to significant visual
resources, where feasible, in order to increase
public enjoyment.

Community
Development
General

6.0 City Services and Operations (CSO)

6.1 Community Services. Continue to provide a full
range of public services including, building
permitting and safety, public safety (fire and
police response and prevention), emergency
preparedness and disaster response and
recovery, hazardous waste response/services,
solid waste collection and recycling programs,
community services (parks, libraries, and
recreational facilities and programs),
infrastructure maintenance, human services as
well as cultural resources programs within the
community.

All
Departments
General,
Enterprise
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6.2 Technology Applications. Explore the feasibility of new systems and technologies that may
enhance City operations and service to the
public.

All
Departments
General

7.0 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships (ICP)

7.1 Intergovernmental Agreements. Collaborate with
internal City agencies and adjoining jurisdictions
to address planning, development,
transportation, residential parking, open space
lands and recreational opportunities,
educational, energy, water, and resource
conservation and other issues that jointly impact
their mutual communities of interest. The City will
also work with surrounding jurisdictions and
agencies to coordinate and test emergency
preparedness and response and recovery plans,
emphasizing rapid reconstruction of the City
following a disaster event. This will include
exploring possible joint efforts to share emerging
technology, particularly in the area of security
and emergency management enhancements.

All
Departments
General

7.2 Federal, State, and Regional Coordination.

Continue to train City employees to collaborate
with federal Agencies, State Agencies, and
Regional Agencies such as SCAG, SCAMD, Los
Angeles County in numerous programs affecting
land use and development, transportation,
infrastructure, resource conservation,
environmental quality, open space and
recreational opportunities, emergency/disaster
mitigation preparedness response and recovery,
and other issues that require mutual collaboration
and community benefit, including but not limited
to the agencies identified below:
• Metropolitan Water District;
• South Coast Air Quality Management District;
• Southern California Association of
Governments;
• California State Parks;
• National Marine Fisheries Service;
• Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation
All
Departments
General
Air
Quality
Improve
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Area; and
• Coordinate with the utility providers Southern
Cal Edison and Southern Cal Gas Co. to
publicize programs and incentives to reduce
energy consumption. Southern California Gas
Company and Southern California Edison to
ensure that adequate natural gas and
electrical facilities are available to meet the
demands of existing and future
developments.

7.3 Community Partnerships. Partner with local
private, non-profit, and quasi public organizations
and groups, to address their mutual communities
of interest to support and enhance programs that
benefit the community at large. These groups
may include but are not limited to the areas of
cultural arts, historic preservation, business and
economic development such as the Chamber of
Commerce, Team Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills
Unified School District, emergency management,
energy and telecommunications service
providers such as Southern California Edison
Company and Southern California Gas Company
and others that strive to promote the City and
enhance the quality of life within the community.

All
Departments
General ,
NonGovernmental

8.0 Public Information and Involvement (PII)

8.1 Public Information and Involvement. Continue to
make information available to residents and
businesses regarding City services and programs,
and key community issues. The range of
information to be presented includes: land use
zoning and development processes;
development fees; code compliance; property
and building maintenance and improvement
techniques; financial assistance and affordable
housing programs, public transportation; ridesharing, energy conservation methods, waste reduction, and recycling programs; hazards and
emergency/disaster mitigation preparedness,
evacuation, and response and recovery
Communicati
ons/ All
Departments
General
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protocols and procedures; natural resources and
their value; educational and cultural events and
venues; parks and recreation, health and safety,
and seniors and youth programs; and access to
government services and elected officials. This
information may be presented in flyers and
newsletters that are distributed to households in
the City, senior centers, and community center;
on the City’s webpage; by cable television
broadcasts; in workshops with homeowners
associations, business organizations, and
community groups; and general community
presentations and workshops.

13.0 Natural and Open Space Protection

13.1 Open Space Education. Create an annual
calendar of City events that provides
opportunities for education and engagement
around open space and sustainability to align
with existing programming such as Earth Day,
Arbor Day, and community services events, and
develop metrics to track public participation.

13.2 Rewilding Pilots. Study urban rewilding programs
and explore new ways to support, incentivize,
and potentially fund these efforts, including
expansion of pilot programs such as the Miyawaki
Tiny Forest Pilot, particularly on City-owned Land.

13.3 Pollinator Guidelines. Develop and implement
guidelines for planting pollinator-friendly and
biodiverse species in City-owned open spaces
and recreational areas.

13.4 Natural Community Conservation Plan. Explore
the development of a natural community
conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

13.5 Regional Sustainability. Participate in regional
sustainability efforts such as the LA County “Our
County” Plan for Regional Sustainability and
collaborate with agencies across jurisdictions,
such as the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative
for Climate Action and Sustainability and the
Green Cities CA network, to support aligned
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14.0 Urban Forest

14.1 Tree City Accreditation. Pursue yearly Tree City
USA accreditation.

14.2 UFMP Updates. Develop a schedule and
methodology for periodic updates to the UFMP
and establish implementation metrics to be
identified in the plan and used for reporting.

14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy Standards. Work
with Department of Public Works staff to advance
the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for
commercial corridors that may lack shade
coverage

14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Research additional
heat reduction strategies, such as cool
pavement, to accompany tree selection.

15.0 Recharge Groundwater Resources

15.1 Stormwater Capture. Develop guidelines for
implementing stormwater capture strategies in
new development.

16.0 Water Quality Protection

16.1 Garden Handbook. Develop a schedule and
methodology for periodic updates to the Beverly
Hills Garden Handbook to provide the most up-todate landscaping guidance to residents and property owners.

17.0 Improved Air Quality

17.1 GHG Reduction. Comprehensively review the
City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG
emissions implementation actions to inform
reduction strategies.

17.2 Carbon Neutrality Partnerships. Maintain
partnerships with organizations such as the Clean
Power Alliance to support clean power and
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carbon neutrality goals and provide renewable
energy options to residents and businesses.

18.0 Park and Recreation Facilities

18.1 Open Space Access. Develop metrics to assess
increased access to open space for historically
underrepresented communities within the City,
such as increasing the share of residents living
within ½ mile of an open space resource.

18.2 Creative Open Space Strategies. Continue
existing programs and establish new creative
open space strategies and programs including
temporary open streets events, especially in
areas of the City with less access to green space
and parks.

18.3 Cooling Centers. Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers during extreme heat events, and
explore expanding to more facilities, if needed.

19.0 Park and Recreation Preservation

19.1 Facility Needs and Improvements. Complete a
citywide facility needs assessment that includes a
list of the facilities and improvements needed for
each City park – Roxbury, La Cienega and
Greystone Parks in particular – including a funding
program and construction phasing plan.

19.2 Park Maintenance. Develop formal Park
maintenance standards, including metrics for
periodic park and open space evaluation.

19.3 Facility Review. Develop and complete a Citywide review of facility needs every five years.

20.0 Disabled Access

20.1 ADA Compliance. Update the City’s ADA
Improvement Plan and continue to bring
recreational facilities up to ADA compliance
during capital improvement programs.

21.0 Recreational Programs
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21.1 Community Engagement. Establish metrics for
measuring community engagement in
recreational programs, especially for historically
underserved communities.

21.2 Senior Programming. Continue to support
programming efforts focused on equitable
access for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active
Adult Club.

22.0 Use of Recreational Resources

22.1 Joint-Use Relationships. Develop and sustain
relationships for joint-use of City parks and
facilities for recreational programs with BHUSD,
and private and non-profit partners, such as
youth sports leagues.

22.2 Expand Bikeways. Support existing efforts to
expand bikeways as outlined in the City’s
Complete Streets Plan.

23.0 Climate Readiness

23.1 Climate Change Assessment. Develop a
schedule and methodology for initiating a City
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to
support future climate strategies and actions.

24.0 Tribal Coordination

24.1 Co-Management. Through government-togovernment consultation, explore comanagement opportunities with Tribal communities for land stewardship, Traditional
Ecological Knowledge, community engagement,
rewilding, and other open space and
recreational efforts.

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Amendments
Date Resolution Description
January 12, 2010 10-R-12725 Adoption of current General Plan Programs
_, 2026 _ Amendments in conjunction with an
update to the Open Space Element
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EXHIBIT C
Legislative Consistency Worksheet
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Open Space Element Update Legislative Consistency Worksheet January 2026
Prepared for the City of Beverly Hills 1/37
Introduction
This Draft Legislative Consistency Worksheet has been prepared to discuss recommended Open Space Element (OSE) goal and policy updates aimed at achieving compliance with Senate Bill 1425 and California Government Code (CGC) Section 65565.5. The relevant text is included below for reference. The matrix consists of existing OSE goals and policies, recommended updates and additions for discussion, which section of SB 1425 applies, and notes to provide context where helpful.

CGC Section 65565.5 (SB 1425)
EQUITABLE ACCESS: (a)(1). Access to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with the environmental justice element or environmental justice policies in the general plan, as applicable.

CLIMATE RESILIENCE: (a)(2). Climate resilience and other cobenefits of open space, correlated with the safety element.

REWILDING: (a)(3). Rewilding opportunities, correlated with the land use element. (b) For purposes of this section, “rewilding opportunities” may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Opportunities to preserve, enhance, and expand an integrated network of open space to support beneficial uses, such as habitat, recreation, natural resources, historic and Ttribal resources, water management, and aesthetics. (2) Establishing a natural communities conservation plan to provide for coordinated mitigation of the impacts of new development.

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Goal OS 1 Natural and Open Space
Protection.

Protect, enhance, and expand open
space resources, remaining natural
areas, and significant wildlife and
vegetation in the City as integral parts of
a sustainable environment within a larger
regional ecosystem, supporting safe and
accessible open spaces for all.

AccessEquitable Access
Climate Resilience Climate
Rewilding
Goal did not include specific
mention of open spaces for all
Updated goal to include
mention of accessible open
space for all.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element1
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
LU 12: Public and Quasi-Public
Uses Supporting Resident
Needs
Policy OS 1.1 Resource Preservation.

Preserve the City's biological diversity,
remaining natural habitat and aesthetic
character. Encourage new development
on hillsides and in canyon areas to
preserve natural land formations and
native vegetation, and to set aside areas
as greenbelts and wildlife corridors when
feasible. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
Rewilding No updates made; policy
addresses biodiversity and
setting aside space for wildlife
corridors.

N/A City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
Policy OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator
Protection.

Support biodiversity and facilitate a
pollinator-friendly environment for public
open spaces and new developments
through strategies such as native
plantings and landscaping, drawing upon
Indigenous knowledge and rewilding
techniques and existing City planting
guidance. (Imp 13.2, 13.3, 24.1)
Rewilding No policies mentioned rewilding
opportunities, policies did not
mention incorporating
engagement with Tribal
communities.

Added policy to guide rewilding
opportunities.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
LU 12: Public and Quasi-Public
Uses Supporting Resident
Needs
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Policy OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open
Space.

Facilitate environmental stewardship
efforts through educational programming
that highlights the benefits of
biodiversity, wildlife, and open space.

Encourage community participation and
investment and work with Tribal
communities to integrate Indigenous
knowledge and stewardship techniques
into programming. (Imp. 13.1, 24.1)
AccessEquitable Access
Climate Climate Resilience
Rewilding
No policies mentioned open
space stewardship
Added policy to guide
community investment and
participation in natural and open
space protection efforts.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element2
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 1.4 Conservation Planning.

Explore collaborating with neighboring
jurisdictions and Tribal leadership on a
subregional natural communities
conservation plan to guide new
development to protect existing open
space, including wildlife habitats and
biodiversity. (Imp. 13.4, 13.5, 24.1)
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
No polices mentioned natural
communities conservation plan
Added policy to guide potential
for natural communities
conservation plan.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
Policy OS 1.5 Coordinated
Conservation of Open Space.

Coordinate open space conservation
with nearby communities, agencies, and
Tribal leadership for aligned land
management and conservation
strategies. (Imp. 13.5, 24.1)
AccessEquitable Access
Rewilding
No policies mentioned
coordinated efforts across
jurisdictions or with nearby
communities
Added policy to guide efforts
with nearby communities.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
Goal OS 2. Urban Forest.

Management of the City's urban forest
on both private and public property as an
environmental, economic, and aesthetic
resource to maintain the unique
ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
Existing goal captured City
urban forestry direction.

N/A City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
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character of the City and the quality of
life of its residents.

Policy OS 2.1 Trees of Significance.

Require the retention of trees of
significance (such as heritage trees) by
promoting stewardship of such trees and
ensuring that the design of development
and reuse projects provide for the
retention of these trees wherever
possible. Where tree removal cannot be
avoided, require replacements with an
appropriate species and of a similar size
or canopy. (Imp. 3.8)
ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
Existing policy captured City
urban forestry direction.

N/A City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 2.2 Manage and Enhance.

Continue Eto ensure that new
construction incorporates trees where
appropriate, and manages and cares for
all publicly owned trees, works to retain
healthy trees, and encourages planting
appropriate species in appropriate
locations. in keeping with the CAAP and
UFMP. Maintain Tree City USA
accreditation on an annual basis. (Imp.

3.8, 14.1)
ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
Existing policy captured City
urban forestry direction.

N/A City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 7: Multi-Family Residential
Neighborhoods
Policy OS 2.3 Urban Forest
Management Plan.

Maintain and enhance the City's Urban
Forest Management Plan. (Imp. 3.8,

14.2)
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
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Policy OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial
Corridors.

Balance the desire for street trees along
commercial corridors with the need for
clearance and visibility, including
selection of tree species with appropriate
canopies, or that align with the City’s
visual identity. (Imp. 3.8, 14.3)
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
Policy OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island
Effect.

Continue to promotePromote the
selection of appropriate tree species,
taking into consideration climate
resiliency and appropriate species
selection and tree placement that
encourages adequate shading of
rooftops, parking facilities, streets and
other facilities to minimize heat island
effects. Continue to phase Street Tree
Master Plan projects to minimize tree
canopy loss. (Imp. 2.1, 3.8, 14.4)
ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
Policy did not mention climate
considerations in tree selection
Added language to promote
climate resiliency
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 2.6 Public Education.

Promote the importance and benefits of
trees and the urban forest through
awareness campaigns, partnerships, and
efforts that educate residents and local
tree and landscape professionals on the
best methods of preserving and
maintaining trees and appropriate
species selection on both public and
private property. (Imp. 3.8, 8.1, 14.1)
ClimateClimate Resilience N/A N/A City of Beverly Hills General Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 2.7 Funding.

Provide adequate funding to manage
and maintain the City's urban forest on
City properties, parks, and greenbelts,
Climate Resilience
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Plans/Programs
including tree planting, trimming,
maintenance, removal, and replacement.
(Imp. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 14.1)
Policy OS 2.8 Species Selection and
Diversification.

Assure Ensure the selection and
placement of species suitable to the
environment and City’s visual identity as
appropriate. Assure proper diversification
to avoid wholesale loss of trees due to
disease or species-specific predators
and to enhance species diversity. (Imp.

2.1, 2.2)
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
Goal OS 3. Street Trees.

A strong, healthy, and well-maintained
inventory of street trees to enhance the
City's natural beauty and quality of life
for its residents, support climate
resiliency, and increase shade equity
throughout the City.

ClimateClimate Resilience
AccessEquitable Access
Goal did not include mention of
equity considerations.

Updated goal to highlight
opportunities for street trees to
support climate justice and
equity goals.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 3.1 Street Tree Master Plan.

Continue with additional phases of the
Street Tree Master Plan to replace and
increase the City's tree inventory on an
ongoing basis. Update the Master Plan
as necessary to include provisions such
as allowing voluntary private funding by
local residents to cover the cost of
purchasing and planting street trees
consistent with the adopted plan to
address shifting environmental
conditions due to climate change. (Imp.

3.8, 23.1)
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy did not include mention of climate resilience.

Updated policy to incorporate
climate resilience
considerations.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
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Policy OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of
Street Tree Master Plan.

At appropriate intervals, revisit the Street
Tree Master Plan and evaluate goals
such as aesthetic effect, tree health,
water efficiency, fire safety, sidewalk and
underground utility impact, adaptability to
future climate conditions, historical
character of neighborhood, view impact,
and heat-reduction through promotion of
shade canopy, especially in areas that
may be lacking sufficient shade canopy.
(Imp. 3.8, 23.1)
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy did not include mention of shade equity and climate
change.

Updated policy to incorporate
shade equity and climate
change.

City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Goal OS 4 Recharge Groundwater
Resources.

Provision Enhancement of the City’s
groundwater recharge systemof a
groundwater recharge system.

Water Management
Climate Resilience
Goal did not reflect City’s
existing groundwater recharge
resources.

Updated goal to mention that
the City has an existing
groundwater recharge system.

Policy OS 4.1 Permeable Surfaces.

Permeable Surfaces.

Follow the City’s Low Impact
Development (LID) guidelines related to
impermeable surfaces for Develop
guidelines that limit the percentage of
impermeable surface, such as asphalt,
for large new or renovated public,
institutional, residential, and commercial
projects. Where Promote climateappropriate species in new landscaping and, where feasible, require the use of
landscaping and permeable surface
treatments as alternatives. Develop
aesthetic and functional criteria for
repaving alleys and identify sources of
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy did not mention
consideration of climate
resiliency in landscaping and
surface treatments.

Updated policy to mention
climate resiliency
considerations.

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Plan – Safety Element
S 4: Protection from Flood
Hazards
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materials available that meet these
criteria. (Imp. 3.4)
Policy OS 4.2 Shallow Groundwater.

Further enhance the City's efforts to
minimize maximize the beneficial use of
shallow groundwater being discharged
into the storm water system, and
encourage alternative means such as
ground water recharging when
dewatering subterranean structures.
(Imp. 3.4)
Climate Resilience
Policy OS 4.3 Recycled Stormwater.

Explore Continue to support efforts to
retain and use stormwater, including
bioswales, permeable soil, tree wells,
and other related efforts. methods of
retaining and using storm water that
would otherwise go into storm drains as
runoff.
(Imp. 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 15.1)
Water Management
Climate Resilience
Policy did not include up-to-date
water management direction.

Updated policy to include
updated water management
policy direction.

Policy OS 4.4 Stormwater Infiltration.

Implement stormwater capture
strategies, including low impact
development (LID), green street
strategies such as bioretention, and
coordinated regional projects as outlined
in the Ballona Creek Watershed
Management Group, Ballona Creek
Enhanced Watershed Management
Program (EWMP), the City’s Stormwater
and Urban Runoff Ordinance, and the
City’s Stormwater Capital Improvement
Program. (Imp. 15.1)
Water Management
ClimateClimate Resilience
Policy did not include most upto-date water stormwater management direction reflecting
climate resiliency goals.

Updated policy to reflect
stormwater infiltration strategies
and climate resiliency goals.

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Plan – Safety Element
S 4: Protection from Flood
Hazards
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Goal OS 5 Water Quality Protection.

Protection of local watersheds and
groundwater resources
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 6: Protection from Hazardous
Materials
Policy OS 5.1 Stormwater Quality.

Control sources of pollutants and
improve and maintain urban runoff water
quality through stormwater protection
measures consistent with the City's
Regional National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit,
EWMP, and the City’s Stormwater and
Urban Runoff Ordinance. (Imp. 2.2, 3.3,

3.4)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 4: Protection from Flood
Hazards
Policy OS 5.2 Filter and Screens for
Catch Basins.

Maintain and expand City programs
requiring installation of filters and
screens to protect catch basins for the
city storm drain system. Maintain the
catch basin screens and trash capture
units. (Imp. 3.4)
Climate Resilience
Water Management
Policy OS 5.3 Beverly Hills
Stormwater System Master Plan.

Continue to fund and undertake storm
drain improvement projects as identified
in the City's Stormwater System Master
Plan. (Imp. 3.4)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 4: Protection from Flood
Hazards
Policy OS 5.4 Removal of Debris.

Develop policies requiring the removal of
debris and contaminated residue from
parking lots, streets, and alleys. (Imp.

3.3, 3.4)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 6: Protection from Hazardous
Materials
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Policy OS 5.5 Stormwater Capture and
Recharge.

Consider the use of city parks for
stormwater capture and recharge using
grading, channeling and subterranean
and other feasible capture methods.
(Imp. 3.4)
Climate Resilience
Policy OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping.

Require extensive landscaping of open
space areas, outside of Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), on a
property to provide the maximum
permeable surface area to increase
infiltration, reduce site runoff, control the
overland migration of silt, and reduce the
amount of surface paving through
strategies such as landscaping,
bioswales, and native planting to support
infiltration efficiency. Provide guidance to
property owners on recommended
water-efficient plant materials. (Imp. 2.1,

2.2, 3.4, 3.6, 16.1)
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 4: Protection from Flood
Hazards
Policy OS 5.7 Continue Watershed
Education.

Implement watershed awareness, water
quality educational programs, and
continued education in stormwater
pollution and abatement for City staff,
community groups, the public, and other
appropriate groups. (Imp. 3.6, 8.1, 16.1)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 6: Protection from Hazardous
Materials
Policy OS 5.8 Construction & Post
Construction Impacts.

Continue to require new construction
contractors to comply with the City's
Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution
Climate Resilience
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Control ordinance, which requires
erosion and sediment control, and
stormwater management, and discharge
control and treatment of ordinances, and
impose requirements to control and treat
post development runoff. (Imp. 2.2, 3.4,

3.6)
Policy OS 5.9 Regional Planning.

Continue to work with local, State, and
federal agencies and private watershed
organizations to improve water quality.
(Imp. 7.1, 7.2)
Climate Resilience
Goal OS 6 Visual Resource
Preservation.

Maintenance and protection of significant
visual resources and aesthetics that
define the City.

Policy OS 6.1 Protection of Scenic
Views.

Seek to protect scenic views and vistas
from public places including City
landmarks, hillside vistas, and urban
views of the City. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.2 Scenic Parkway
Protection.

Seek to protect historic scenic parkways
and associated greenbelts and
viewpoints, such as that section of Santa
Monica Boulevard (the old Route 66) that
is located within the City. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.3 Landscaping.

Require that new development be
located and designed to visually
complement the urban setting by
Equitable Access
Rewilding
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providing accessible, landscaped entries,
courtyards, and plazas. (Imp. 2.1)
LU 16: Social Sustainability and
Equity
Policy OS 6.4 Minimize Removal of
Existing Resources.

Require new commercial, office, and
residential development to minimize the
removal of mature trees and other
significant visual resources present on
the site. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.8)
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 2: Community Character and
Quality
Policy OS 6.5 Standards for New
Development.

Seek to ensure that new development
does not adversely impact the City's
unique urban landscape and allows for
the preservation of existing open space
and wildlife resources. (Imp. 2.1, 3.8)
Open Space Network
Climate Resilience
Rewilding
Policy did not mention open
space network and wildlife
considerations.

Updated policy to reflect
importance of preservation of
existing open space and wildlife
resources.

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Plan – Land Use Element
LU 7: Multi-Family Residential
Neighborhoods
Policy OS 6.6 Lighting.

Minimize intrusive light by limitinged
outdoor lighting that is misdirected,
excessive, or unnecessary. (Imp. 2.1)
Policy OS 6.7 Glare.

Require that new development avoid the
creation of incompatible glare through
use of appropriate materials and design
features. (Imp 2.1)
Goal OS 7 Improved Air Quality.

Improved health and sustainability of the
community through improved regional air
quality and reduced greenhouse gas
emissions that contribute to climate
change.

Climate Resilience
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Policy OS 7.1 Transit Ridership.

Collaborate with local transit agencies to
develop programs and educate
employers about employee rideshare
and transit, and promote mass transit
ridership through careful planning of
routes and by developing a local point of
contact for potential ride-sharers. (Imp.

3.7)
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Streets Plan (2021)3
T3-2: Participate in and promote
programs and events, like
Rideshare Week, that
encourage taking transit
Policy OS 7.2 City Fleet Vehicles.

Continue to purchase low-emission
vehicles for the City's fleet and vehicles
for all City departments and use
available clean fuel sources for trucks
and heavy equipment. Update
purchasing policies to consider purchase
of lower emission, electric, and
alternative fuel vehicles in the future to
the extent economically feasible. (Imp.

3.6)
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy did not mention climate considerations for city fleet
vehicles.

Updated policy to include
guidance related to climate
resiliency
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 7.3 Transportation System
Management and Trip Reduction.

Encourage City employees to use means
other than a single-occupant vehicle for
their daily work commute. (Imp. 3.6)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
T3-1: Promote the use of bus
and rail to residents,
employers/employees, and
visitors
Policy OS 7.4 Incentives for Privately
Owned Low-Emission Vehicles.

Encourage the use of zero-emission and
low emission vehicles, and provide
incentives for privately-owned alternative
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)4
TL 2: Clean Fuel Adoption
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Plans/Programs
fuel vehicles such as permit waivers, free
or priority parking or other incentives for
low emission vehicles on city streets and
parking structures. Evaluate feasibility of
installing alternative fuel recharging
stations in municipal parking structures.
(Imp. 3.6)
Policy OS 7.5 Coordination with South
Coast Air Quality Management District
(SCAQMD).

Coordinate with SCAQMD to ensure that
projects incorporate feasible mitigation
measures if those measures are not
already provided for through project
design (Imp. 7.2)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
BE: Buildings Existing
Policy OS 7.6 Employer Education
Programs.

Encourage employers to participate in
South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) public education
programs. (Imp. 7.2)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
BE: Buildings Existing
Policy OS 7.7 Maintain Standards.

Work with the South Coast Air Quality
Management Board to meet state and
federal ambient air quality standards.
(Imp. 3.6, 7.2)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
BE: Buildings Existing
Policy OS 7.8 Emissions Reduction.

Require new development projects that
exceed the South Coast Air Quality
Management Board’s (SCAQMB)
Reactive Organic Gases (ROG) and
Nitrogen Oxides (NOXNOx) operational
thresholds to incorporate design or
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operational features that reduce
emissions equal to 15- percent from the
level that would be produced by an
unmitigated project. (Imp. 3.6, 7.2)
Policy OS 7.89 Greenhouse Gas
Reduction.

Reduce local greenhouse gas emissions
through City actions, partnerships with
other organizations, regulations for new
development, incentives, and voluntary
actions that collectively take significant
steps toward climate neutrality by 2045.

Work with the California Air Resources
Board (CARB) and the South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
to comply with statewide greenhouse
gas reduction goals as established in the
“Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
for 2020” (AB 32)SB 32 and AB 197 and
any other subsequent legislation. (Imp.

3.6, 7.2, 17.1, 17.2)
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Policy OS 7.9 10 Citywide Greenhouse
Gas Assessment.

Comply Periodically assess with
pertinent State regulations to assess
citywide greenhouse gas emissions for
existing land uses and the adopted
general plan build-out and adjust local
reduction measures. (Imp. 7.2, 17.1,

23.1)
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy did not include most upto-date policy direction.Updated policy to align with updated City direction.

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Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 7.101 Air Quality Education.

Educate the public about air quality
standards, health effects, and efforts that
residents can make to improve air quality
in the Los Angeles Basin and reduce
ClimateClimate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
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greenhouse gas emissions in the Los
Angeles Basin. (Imp. 8.1)
Policy OS 7.112 New Development.

Review proposed development projects
to ensure projects incorporate feasible
measures that reduce construction and
operations emissions for Reactive
Organic Gases (ROG), Nitrogen Oxides
(NOX), and Particulate Matter (PM10
and PM2.5). (Imp. 3.6)
ClimateClimate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
BNC: Buildings New
Construction and Major
Remodels
Policy OS 7.123 Preference for
Reduced Emissions Equipment.

Give preference to contractors using
reduced- emission equipment or electric
vehicles for City and private construction
projects as well as for City contracts for
services (e.g., garbage collection). (Imp.

2.2, 3.6 )
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
TL 2: Clean Fuel Adoption
Goal OS 8 Park and Recreation
Facilities.

Provision of adequate park and
recreation facilities that equitably meet
the recreational needs of residents of the
community.

AccessEquitable Access Goal did not specifically identify equity considerations in
provision of parks and
recreational facilities.

Updated goal to reflect the need
to equitably meet recreational
needs of the community.

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Policy OS 8.1 Park and Open Space
Standards.

Strive to meet National Recreation and
Park standards for the provision of parks
space based on the community's park
needs and the number of residents, as
identified in the Los Angeles County
Parks Needs Assessment+. (Imp. 2.1,

18.1)
AccessEquitable Access Policy did not mention
community park needs source.

Updated policy to include
reference for community park
needs.

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Policy OS 8.2 On-site Amenities or in
Lieu Fees for New Development.

Require Consider requiring developers of
large scale new commercial or
residential projects that exceed the base
FAR through the use of development
agreements or other mechanisms to
provide on-site publicly accessible open
space or recreational amenities, open
space or recreational amenities
accessible to the public, contribute in-lieu
fees, or dedicate land for the
development of new recreation facilities
or enhancement of existing facilities in
areas with higher park need , or a
combination of both to meet the
demands generated by the
development's resident population or
employment base. This requirement
would be over and above current open
space requirements and current park
assessment fees. On-site recreational
amenities can consist of public urban
plazas or squares where there is the
capability for passive and active
recreation and outdoor activity. (Imp. 2.1,

2.2, 4.1)
Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
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Equity
Policy OS 8.3 Park and Recreation
Taxes. Assessment Fees.

Seek new funding sources to acquire
new park land and open space (Imp. 4.1)
Policy OS 8.4 Parkland Acquisition
Criteria.

Assess opportunities to acquire
additional land at appropriate locations
Equitable Access
Open Space Network
Policy did not mention equity,
environmental justice, or Ttribal
resource considerations as
criteria to consider when
Updated policy to include
consideration of equitable park
access, environmental justice
considerations, Ttribal resource
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for the development or expansion of
parks. Use the following criteria when
considering acquisition for parkland:
• City's identified current and projected
needs for recreation and sports
facilities
• City's needs for recreation facilities
based on location of existing facilities
• The preservation of natural
resources, and historic and Ttribal
resources, and cultural areas (Imp.

24.1)
• Ease of accessibility
• Usability of proposed parklands
considering topography and other
landform constraints
• Fiscal impact on the General Fund
for immediately needed
refurbishments and ongoing
maintenance
• The existence of a deficiency in a
particular sector of the City (Imp.

18.1)
• Potential to improve the aesthetics
along a street or in a neighborhood,
or to enhance the City's garden
quality in general. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
• Potential to improve equitable
access to open space in an area of
the City that may have less access
or with environmental justice
considerations (Imp. 18.1, 23.1)
• Potential to support wildlife and
rewilding opportunities, including
restoration of habitats to create
linkages for species movement
identifying appropriate locations
for the development or
expansion of parks. Policy did
not mention consideration of
wildlife and rewilding
opportunities when considering
appropriate locations for the
development or expansion of
parks.
considerations, and wildlife and
rewilding.

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Equity
Policy OS 8.5 Urban Parks.

Continue to Eencourage and allow
opportunities for new development to
provide small plazas, pocket parks, civic
AccessEquitable Access Policy supports community
access to more open spaces.

Policy language updated
slightly to reflect ongoing City
efforts.

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spaces, and other gathering places that
are available to the public to help meet
recreational demands. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2,

18.1, 18.2)
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Equity
Policy OS 8.6 Alternative Funding
Sources.

Explore alternative private funding
sources to augment public funding
support for parks, open space, and street
trees, including voluntary resident
participation. (Imp. 4.3)
Policy OS 8.7 Recreational Parkland
Replacement.

Protect parkland from non-recreational or
non-open space uses that result in loss
of acreage used for recreational
purposes; any loss of park land shall be
replaced with acreage suitable for
comparable uses so that the City's
current park land acreage is not
decreased. (Imp. 1.3, 2.1)
AccessEquitable Access
Open Space Network
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 16: Social Sustainability and
Equity
Policy OS 8.8 Emergency Facilities.

Support the development of design
standards for pPark facilities to support
their usage as cooling centers or
emergency shelters during emergency
events such as extreme heat or wildfire
and ensure that vulnerable areas have
adequate access to cooling centers.
(Imp. 18.3)
AccessEquitable Access
ClimateClimate Resilience
Emergency facilities policy did
not exist.

Added policy outlining
emergency facilities to reflect
climate resiliency and Safety
Element guidance.

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Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 8.9 Access for Everyone.

Provide safe and comfortable access to
open spaces throughout the City for all
AccessEquitable Access Policy addressing open space
access did not exist.

Added policy addressing open
space access.

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users, including upgrades to open
spaces and associated facilities to
comply with ADA standards. (Imp. 18.1,

18.2)
P2-6: Maintain accessibility
through ADA-compliant
infrastructure
Policy OS 8.10 Safe Routes to Parks.

Support initiatives for the community to
reach open spaces via multiple modes of
transportation including active and public
transit, including through existing City
initiatives, such as Safe Routes to
Schools and expansion of bike lanes and
protected routes, as per the Complete
Streets Plan.

AccessEquitable Access Policy addressing safe access
to parks and open space did not
exist.

Added policy addressing safe
access to parks and open
space.

City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
B4-10: Establish a Safe Routes
to School program
Policy OS 8.11 Park Connections.

Promote the expansion of bike and
pedestrian connectivity and networks to
support non-vehicular access to open
space and recreational facilities.

AccessEquitable Access Policy addressing active
transportation connections to
parks did not exist.

Added policy addressing park
connections.

City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
B2-4: Implement and encourage
bikeway connections with
neighboring jurisdictions to
facilitate regional bikeways
Policy OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space.

Expand equitable access to open space
and recreational programming for
everyone including seniors, youth, and
people of all abilities, and focus new
pPark development in areas of the City
that may have less access to open
spaces. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2)
AccessEquitable Access Policy addressing equitable
open space access and pPark
development in areas that may
have less access to open space
did not exist.

Added policy addressing
equitable access to open space
and park development in areas
that may have less access.

City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
P2-7: Promote the health of
residents by developing
streetscapes, bikeways,
accessible parklands that
encourage pedestrian activity
Policy OS 8.13 ComfortableUniversal
Design.

Incorporate comfortable universal
facility design concepts for all users,
promote holistic community safety in
public spaces, and serve varying
AccessEquitable Access Policy addressing
comfortableuniversal design
concepts promoting equitable
access did not exist.

Added policy addressing
comfortableuniversal park
facility design.

City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
T2-1: Make bus stops more
comfortable through the
provision of seating, protection
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community members’ needs due to age,
physical differences, and abilities.
from weather, and other site
furnishings like lighting, bike
racks, and trash receptacles
Policy OS 8.14
Tribal Engagement. Through
government-to-government consultation,
eEngage early and on an ongoing basis
with Tribal communities when planning
for new open space area and when there
is a possibility for ground disturbing
activities during open space
development or could have any impact
on sacred spaces, including
consideration of Tribal cultural resources
or Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
(Imp. 24.1)
Engagement with Tribal
Communities
Equitable Access
Policy addressing engagement
with Tribal communities as per
City discussions.

Added policy outlining Tribal
engagement.

Goal OS 9 Park and Recreation
Preservation.

The improvement, maintenance, and
preservation of existing parks and
recreation facilities, and the expansion of
indoor recreational facilities, prioritizing
areas with the greatest park needs.

AccessEquitable Access Existing goal did not mention a
focus on prioritizing areas with
greatest park needs.

Updated goal to include
direction for prioritization of park
needs.

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Policy OS 9.1 Facility Needs and
Improvements.

Complete a citywide facility needs
assessment that includes a list of
facilities and improvements needed for
each city park, Roxbury, La Cienega and
Greystone Parks in particular, including a
funding program and construction
phasing plan. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
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Policy OS 9.12 Adequate
ParkingMultimodal Access.

Minimize the on-street parking impact of
park and recreation activities on
surrounding neighborhoods by improving
transit and/or bicycle and pedestrian
access and by expanding the parking
serving Roxbury and La Cienega parks.
and focusing on transit and better bicycle
and pedestrian access.(Imp. 6.1)
AccessEquitable Access Policy did not address climate
resiliency or access related to
vehicle travel and active
transportation.

Updated policy to reflect a focus
on improving transit and active
transportation access.

City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
T1-1: Increase multi-modal
access to transit stops and
stations
Policy OS 9.23 Review and Update of
Facility Needs Assessment.

Once a needs assessment has been
completed, the list of new facilities and
improvements should be reviewed and
updated once every five years to reflect
changing needs or priorities. (Imp. 1.3,

19.1, 19.2, 19.3)
Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 16: Social Sustainability and
Equity
Policy OS 9.34 Sustainable Practices.

Utilize environmentally sustainable
practices in the maintenance and
development of park facilities to preserve
and maintain limited open space
resources and support climate resiliency
and sustainability. Such practices may
include selecting climate-appropriate
plant materials, building expansion or
redesign for energy efficiency,, solar
heating, and cool pavement, and
sourcing green energy through existing
agreements, and exploring opportunities
for other energy sources such as
geothermal energy etc. (Imp. 3.6, 17.2,

19.2, 23.1)
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy did not specifically
include climate resiliency
direction.

Updated policy to reflect climate
resiliency and sustainability.

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Manmade Disasters
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Policy OS 9.45 Sustainable Design
and Operational Practices.

Use sustainable concepts and practices
in the design, materials, and operation of
parks in the City, and require such
sustainable practices to be implemented
concepts with respect to in open space
required in new developments in the
City. Such practices may include, but are
not limited to, use of drought tolerant
plant palettes in landscaping and
strategic use of plants for fire protection
near areas of wildland fire hazard,
external shading of building and parking
lots, and landscape design that allows
irrigation and stormwater to recharge
groundwater systems and filter out
pollutants. (Imp. 3.6, 19.1)
Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
BNC: Buildings New
Construction and Major
Remodels
HM: Heat Mitigation and
Increased Safety/Resilience
Policy OS 9.56 Practices tThat
Promote Sustainability in Use and
Programming.

Use environmentally sustainable
practices in programming at city parks
and recreational facilities, including
regrowth of turf rather than replanting,
and the use of playfields at Beverly Hills
schools when possible as substitutes for
municipal playfields that are re- growing
turf. Offer classes that teach residents
sustainable concepts they may use at
home. (Imp. 3.6, 6.1, 8.1)
Climate Resilience
Policy OS 9.67 Design Parks and
Buildings to Maximize Views of the
Open Space and Minimize Impacts to
Residential Use.

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Require public buildings that include
open space and recreational
components to be designed to minimize
the perception of mass and allow
visibility of the open space areas from
the public right- of- way as much as
practical, and to include noise and
impact mitigation measures in its design
to minimize impacts to adjacent
residential uses. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 2.4)
Policy OS 9.7 Specialized Facilities.

Support the development of new, or
improvementts to existing, recreational
facilities to meet the community’s needs
and desires as identified via public
outreach, including the Park Needs
Assessment process.

AccessEquitable Access Policy addressing development
of specialized facilities did not
exist.

Added policy outlining
specialized facilities to meet
community needs.

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Policy OS 9.8 Wildfire.

Continue wildfire mitigation strategies
including brush clearance, implementing
Building Code safety standards and
requirements to enhance wildfire
resistance of structures, locating public
facilities outside of Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ)
whenever possible, removing City-owned
trees within the VHFHSZ deemed
hazardous to fire spread, and selection
of appropriate tree and landscaping
species for open space and park
landscaping to mitigate wildfire risk.

ClimateClimate Resilience Policy addressing wildfire
mitigation strategies related to
the Safety Element did not exist.

Added policy outlining wildfire
mitigation guidance.

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S 1: Protection of Life and
Property
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Policy OS 9.9 Inundation Resilience.

Support open space and public facilities
design to mitigate inundation hazards
such as permeable surfaces, rain
ClimateClimate Resilience Policy addressing inundation
resilience as per the Safety
Element did not exist.

Added policy outlining
inundation resilience guidance.

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gardens, or other aesthetically pleasing
stormwater management infrastructure.

S 4: Protection from Flood
Hazards
Policy OS 9.10 Earthquake
Preparedness.

Continue to support open space and
recreation areas as critical evacuation
areas for earthquakes.

Climate Resilience City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 5: Protection from Geologic
Hazards
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Goal OS 10 Disabled Access.

Parks and recreation facilities that are
accessible to persons with disabilities.

Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
P2-6: Maintain accessibility
through ADA-compliant
infrastructure
Policy OS 10.1 Park Accessibility to
Persons with Disabilities.

Ensure that parks and recreation
facilities include provisions for adequate
access for persons with disabilities, and
that existing facilities are appropriately
retrofitted to include such access as
required by the American with
Disabilities Act as well as appropriate
“universal design” concepts. (Imp. 1.3,

6.1, 20.1)
Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
P2-6: Maintain accessibility
through ADA-compliant
infrastructure
Policy OS 11 Recreational Programs.

Provision of a variety of seasonal and
year-round recreational programs
designed to meet the needs of all
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residents, including children, seniors,
and persons with special needs.

Policy OS 11.1 Provide High Quality
Recreational Services.

Provide high-quality recreational services
to program participants through
professionally trained recreational
personnel in all city parks and facilities.
(Imp. 6.1)
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Equity
Policy OS 11.2 Comprehensive
Program Services.

Provide a variety of compatible
recreational activities at each park based
upon a comprehensive citywide program
that assures a wide range of services
appropriate to the facilities available at
each park, including at La Cienega Park
and Roxbury Park. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 16: Social Sustainability and
Equity
Policy OS 11.3 Youth Oriented
Recreation Activities.

Continue to provide a variety of quality
programs in safe and secure
environments for the City's' youth that
enhance and extend the learning day,
promote health and wellness, encourage
expansion of skills, and provide positive
diversion efforts. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1)
Equitable Access
Policy OS 11.4 Public/Private
Partnership.

Form partnerships with other public and
private organizations to optimize the
services and programs available to youth
in the City. (Imp. 7.3)
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Policy OS 11.5 Adult Recreation
Programs.

Continue to provide a variety of quality
enrichment and recreational programs
for the adult population that promote
health and wellness, development and/or
enhancement of skills and talents,
extend learning opportunities, promote
sportsmanship, and provide unique
opportunities to engage in new activities.
(Imp. 6.1, 21.1)
Equitable Access
Policy OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of
Quality Programs for Seniors.

Continue to provide a variety of quality
services and programs that meet social,
recreational and health needs of the
senior population. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1, 21.2)
Equitable Access
Policy OS 11.7 Promote Programs
that are Financially Self-Sustaining.

Design programs to be financially selfsustaining so that cost is not a limiting factor in participation, covering all direct
expenses and administrative overhead
costs to the extent feasible. (Imp. 6.1)
Equitable Access
Goal OS 12. Use of Recreational
Resources.

Maximizing use of the community's
recreational resources.

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Equity
Policy OS 12.1 Joint-Use Recreational
Programs.

Promote the use of non-City recreational
facilities and open space (i.e., Beverly
Hills Unified School District, private or
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nonprofit agencies, county and state
facilities) to satisfy park and recreational
needs of the community. Continue
existing joint use of facilities for Cityoperated, private, and community-led recreational programs on City-owned
properties. (Imp. 7.3, 22.1)
Policy OS 12.2 Additional Joint-Use
Agreements.

Develop additional long-term, joint-use
agreements with other local and state
public and private agencies such as the
Santa Monica Mountains National
Recreation Area, and with private
recreation providers such as local golf
courses and tennis clubs, to assure
recreational facilities for future
generations. (Imp. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 22.1)
Equitable Access
Policy OS 12.3 Incorporate
Recreational Components in Public
Facilities.

Where appropriate, design public
facilities to incorporate recreational
components such as children's play
areas, rooftop courts, pocket parks, and
usable public plazas. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
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Equity
Policy OS 12.4 Development of a
Pedestrian Jogging Trail/Route
System.

Support the development of a system of
accessible trails for pedestrian activity
within open spaces and connections
between open spaces and connections
between open and recreational spaces.

A system of jogging trails (exclusive
Equitable Access City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
B2-2: Prioritize the
implementation of bikeways that
connect key community nodes:

Schools, parks, commercial
districts, and Metro Purple Line
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rights-of-way) or routes (shared facilities,
such as a portion of the sidewalk) would
be utilized in Beverly Hills. About 150
joggers now use the school yards and
jogging routes in Beverly Gardens each
day. Experience in other cities indicates
that usage increases when new or more
accessible routes are developed. Given
the moderate climate of Southern
California and existing use of pathways
and tracks by joggers, the proposed
facilities would be well used throughout
the year. (OS 4.1.4, pg OS-24)
While jogging rails would formalize an
existing demand, there are many
facilities which are now used by joggers.

While not ideal in terms of hours of
available time per day, the High School
track may be used; the parks have
pathways, and, of course, most joggers
tend to use the sidewalks and streets
near their houses. Therefore, while a
formal jogging system would enhance
the activity, it is a low priority item. (OS

4.1.4.1, pg OS- 24)
An important consideration in a formal
jogging system is the need to remark or
redesign certain intersections in order to
increase levels of safety in the system
and to encourage additional use. (OS

4.1.4.2, pg OS-24)
Policy OS 12.5 Development of a
Bikeway/Route System.

Support the City’s bikeway and route
system through the maintenance of
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existing bike lanes and creation of new
bike lanes or bike routes connecting to
open space facilities both within the City
and to recreational spaces in nearby
communities. (Imp. 22.2)
As a relatively compact Community with
a broad range of community facilities and
services in relatively close proximity to a
large proportion of the residents, Beverly
Hills offers a unique opportunity to
develop a bikeway system which can
serve both transportation and recreation
needs. (OS 4.1.5, pg OS-26) In order to
develop a system which is compatible
with the heavy automobile use of major
streets, a bikeway route system should
be developed to encourage bicycling on
less- travelled streets and thereby
separate transportation modes and lower
the probability of accidents. The bike
lanes (exclusive routes) or bike routes
(portion of street or sidewalk labeled for
bicycle use) should connect facilities
such as schools and parks – places
between which children may want to ride
bicycles. They should offer a safe
pathway to and from the Business
Triangle and other commercial or
employment areas for adults. And they
ought to connect into the systems
proposed for the city and county of Los
Angeles in order to allow Beverly Hills
residents to ride safely into West
Hollywood or Westwood, etc. Hence, the
system would be capable of serving
both recreation and
B2-2: Prioritize the
implementation of bikeways that
connect key community nodes:

Create an annual calendar of City events
that provides opportunities for education
and engagement around open space
and sustainability to align with existing
programming such as Earth Day, Arbor
Day, and community services events,
and develop metrics to track public
participation.

AccessEquitable Access
ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
The Open Space Element did
not include any specific
programs, only referenced out
to Chapter 12 of the General
Plan. Programs were added to
support overall OSE policies,
especially those updated or
added to meet SB 1425
requirements. These programs
can support the implementation
of policies and SB 1425
compliance.

Program supports accessible
open space education
supporting climate and rewilding
goals
OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open
Space
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Program 13.2 Rewilding Pilot.

Study urban rewilding programs and
explore new ways to support, incentivize,
and potentially fund these efforts,
including pilot programs such as the
Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot, particularly
on City-owned land.

Rewilding Program support rewilding
policies
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator
Protection
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 13.10 Public and QuasiPublic Uses Supporting
Resident Needs
Program 13.3 Pollinator Guidelines.

Develop and implement guidelines for
planting pollinator-friendly and biodiverse
species in City-owned open spaces and
recreational areas.

Rewilding Programs supports pollinator
and rewilding policies
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator
Protection
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 13.10 Public and QuasiPublic Uses Supporting
Resident Needs
Program 13.4 Natural Communities
Conservation Plan.

Explore the development of a natural
community conservation plan with
neighboring jurisdictions.

Rewilding Program supports next steps to
consider a natural communities
conservation plan
OS 1.4 Conservation Planning
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 13.10 Public and QuasiPublic Uses Supporting
Resident Needs
Program 13.5 Regional Sustainability.

Participate in regional sustainability
efforts such as the LA County
ClimateClimate Resilience Program supports climatefocused regional effortsCity of Beverly Hills General Plan – Safety Element
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Goal/Policy/Program Text SB 1425 Relevance Compliance
Description
(including gap
analysis)
Action Correlated Existing
Plans/Programs
“OurCounty” Plan for Regional
Sustainability and collaborate with
agencies across jurisdictions, such as
the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative
for Climate Action and Sustainability and
the Green Cities CA network, to support
aligned open space initiatives.

OS 1.4 Conservation Planning
OS 1.5 Coordinated
Conservation of Open Space
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Program 14.1 Tree City Accreditation.

Pursue yearly Tree City USA
accreditation.

N/A Climate Resilience
Rewilding
Program supports:

OS 2.2 Manage and Enhance
OS 2.6 Public Education
OS 2.7 Funding
Program 14.2 UFMP Updates.

Develop a schedule and methodology for
periodic updates to the UFMP and
establish implementation metrics to be
identified in the plan and used for
reporting.

ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
Program supports continued
integration of climate goals into
UFMP
OS 2.3 Urban Forest
Management Plan
Program 14.3 Commercial Corridor
Canopy Standards.

Work with Department of Public Works
staff to advance the City’s tree canopy
goals, especially for commercial
corridors that may lack shade coverage.

ClimateClimate Resilience
Rewilding
Program supports tree canopy
goals
OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial
Corridors
Program 14.4 Heat Reduction
Strategies.

Research additional heat reduction
strategies, such as cool pavement, to
accompany tree selection.

AccessEquitable Access
ClimateClimate Resilience
Program supports climate goals
and policies
OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island Effect
City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
P2-3: Prioritize shade-giving
trees or shade/urban cooling
strategies to increase protection
from heat
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Description
(including gap
analysis)
Action Correlated Existing
Plans/Programs
Program 15.1 Stormwater Capture.

Develop guidelines for implementing
stormwater capture strategies in new
development.

Water Management
Climate Resilience
Program supports water
management policies
OS 4.3 Recycled Stormwater
OS 4.4 Stormwater Infiltration
City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
HM: Heat Mitigation and
Increased Safety/Resilience
Program 16.1 Garden Handbook.

Develop a schedule and methodology for
periodic updates to the Beverly Hills
Garden Handbook to provide the most
up-to-date landscaping guidance to
residents and property owners.

Rewilding Program supports water
management policies
OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping
OS 5.7 Continue Watershed
Education
Program 17.1 GHG Reduction.

Comprehensively review the City’s
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG
emissions implementation actions to
inform reduction strategies.

ClimateClimate Resilience Program supports climate
change policies
OS 7.8 Greenhouse Gas
Reduction
City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
BNC: Buildings New
Construction and Major
Remodels
CE: Clean Energy
HM: Heat Mitigation and
Increased Safety/Resilience
Program 17.2 Carbon Neutrality
Partnerships.

Maintain partnerships with organizations
such as the Clean Power Alliance to
support clean power and carbon
neutrality goals and provide renewable
energy options to residents and
businesses.

ClimateClimate Resilience Program support climate
change policies
OS 7.8 Greenhouse Gas
Reduction
OS 7.9 Citywide Greenhouse
Gas Assessment
City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
CE: Clean Energy
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Description
(including gap
analysis)
Action Correlated Existing
Plans/Programs
Program 18.1 Open Space Access.

Develop metrics to assess increased
access to open space for historically
underrepresented communities within
the City, such as increasing the share of
residents living within ½ mile of an open
space resource.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports
environmental justice and open
space access policies
OS 8.1 Park and Open Space
Standards
OS 8.4g + i Parkland
Acquisition Criteria
OS 8.5 Urban Parks
OS 8.9 Access for Everyone
OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space
Program 18.2 Creative Open Space
Strategies.

Continue existing programs and
establish new creative open space
strategies and programs including
temporary open streets events,
especially in areas of the City with less
access to green space and parks.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports
environmental justice and open
space access policies
OS 8.5 Urban Parks
OS 8.9 Access for Everyone
OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space
City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
B4-2: Implement a local open
streets event, like Santa
Monica’s COAST or Culver
City’s Art Walk and Roll
Festival, that can be expanded
to occur annually
Program 18.3 Cooling Centers.

Continue to use City facilities as cooling
centers during extreme heat events, and
explore expanding to more facilities, if
needed.

AccessEquitable Access
ClimateClimate Resilience
Program supports climate
resiliency policies
OS 8.8 Emergency Facilities
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Safety Element
S 7: Preparation for Natural or
Manmade Disasters
Program 19.1 Facility Needs and
Improvements.

Complete a citywide facility needs
assessment that includes a list of the
facilities and improvements needed for
each City park – Roxbury, La Cienega
and Greystone Parks in particular –
including a funding program and
construction phasing plan.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports open space
access policies
OS 9.2 Review and Update of
Facility Needs Assessment
OS 9.4 Sustainable Design and
Operational Concepts
City of Beverly Hills General
Plan – Land Use Element
LU 16: Social Sustainability and
Equity
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(including gap
analysis)
Action Correlated Existing
Plans/Programs
Program 19.2 Park Maintenance.

Develop formal Park maintenance
standards, including metrics for periodic
park and open space evaluation.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports open space
access policies
OS 9.2 Review and Update of
Facility Needs Assessment
OS 9.3 Sustainable Practices
Program 19.3 Facility Review.

Develop and complete a City-wide
review of facility needs every five years.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports open space
access policies
OS 9.2 Review and Update
Facility Needs Assessment
Program 20.1 ADA Compliance.

Update the City’s ADA Improvement
Plan and continue to bring recreational
facilities up to ADA compliance during
capital improvement programs.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports open space
access policies
OS 19.1 Park Accessibility to
Persons with Disabilities
City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
P2-6: Maintain accessibility
through ADA-compliant
infrastructure
Program 21.1 Community
Engagement.

Establish metrics for measuring
community engagement in recreational
programs, especially for historically
underserved communities.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports
environmental justice and
access policies
OS 11.3 Youth-Oriented
Recreation Activities
OS 11.5 Adult Recreational
Programs
OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of
Quality Programs for Seniors
Program 21.2 Senior Programming
Continue to support programming efforts
focused on equitable access for seniors
such as the Beverly Hills Active Adult
Club.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports access
policies
OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of
Quality Programs for Seniors
Program 22.1 Joint-Use
Relationships.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports access
policies
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Action Correlated Existing
Plans/Programs
Develop and sustain relationships for
joint-use of City parks and facilities for
recreational programs with BHUSD, and
private and non-profit partners, such as
youth sports leagues. and City parks and
facilities.

OS 12.1 Joint-Use Recreational
Programs
OS 12.2 Additional Joint-Use
Agreements
Program 22.2 Expand Bikeways.

Support existing efforts to expand
bikeways as outlined in the City’s
Complete Streets Plan.

AccessEquitable Access Program supports access
policies
OS 12.5 Development of a
Bikeway/Route System
City of Beverly Hills Complete
Streets Plan (2021)
B2-2: Prioritize the
implementation of bikeways that
connect key community nodes:

Schools, parks, commercial
districts, and Metro Purple Line
stations
Program 23.1 Climate Change
Assessment.

Develop a schedule and methodology for
initiating a City Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment to support
future climate strategies and actions.

ClimateClimate Resilience Program supports climate
change policies
OS 3.1 Street Tree Master Plan
OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of
the Street Tree Master Plan
OS 7.9 Citywide Greenhouse
Gas Assessment
OS 8.4i Parkland Acquisition
Criteria
OS 9.3 Sustainable Practices
City of Beverly Hills Climate
Action & Adaptation Plan –
CAAP (2025)
HM: Heat Mitigation and
Increased Safety/Resilience
Program 24.1 Co-Management.

Through government-to-government
consultation, eExplore co-management
opportunities with Tribal communities for
land stewardship, Traditional Ecological
Knowledge, community engagement,
rewilding, and other open space and
recreational efforts.

AccessEquitable Access
Rewilding
Program supports Tribal
engagement and rewilding
efforts
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator
Protections
OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open
Space
OS 1.4 Conservation Planning
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Plans/Programs
OS 1.5 Coordinated
Conservation of Open Space
OS 8.4c Parland Acquisition
Criteria
OS 8.14 Tribal Engagement
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OPEN SPACE
Most recently amended on Adopted on __________, per City Councilby Resolution No. _______.

Originally adopted on May 17, 1977 by Resolution No. 77-R-5639 and amended on January 12, 2010 by Resolution No. 10-R-12725.

Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................2 Planning Context..................................................................................................................................................2 Recreation and Parks Facilities 2
Biological Resources 11
Mineral Resources 11
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 12
Water Resources 14
Related Documents ...........................................................................................................................................15 Goals and Policies .....................................................................................................................................................15 OS 1 Natural and Open Space Protection 15
OS 2 Urban Forest 16
OS 3 Street Trees 17
OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources 17
OS 5 Water Quality Protection 18
OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation 19
OS 7 Improved Air Quality 19
OS 8 Park and Recreational Facilities 21
OS 9 Park and Recreational Preservation 23
OS 10 Disabled Access 25
OS 11 Recreational Programs 25
OS 12 Use of Recreational Resources 26
Programs.....................................................................................................................................................................27 Exhibit A1 – Open Space Element Update Existing Conditions Maps..................................................................30 Exhibit A2 – Open Space Element Update Literature Review...............................................................................50 Figures
Figure OS1 – Open Space and Community Facilities..............................................................................................4 Figure OS2 – Trails.........................................................................................................................................................5 Figure OS3 – LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area............................................................................................7 Figure OS4 - Park Access and Population Vulnerability...........................................................................................9 Figure OS5 – Priority Areas for Increasing Access ...................................................................................................10 Figure OS6 – Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities..............................................................................13 City of Beverly Hills
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Overview
The City of Beverly Hills is committed to the protection of its rich and diverse street tree network and urban forest, and its air and water, and its remaining natural habitat; , while providing beneficial recreational opportunities to all community members.

Planning Context
Context for the conservation of natural resources and provision of recreation and parks services is summarized as follows:

Recreation and Parks Facilities
As a healthy city, Beverly Hills’ focus is on preserving open space, parks, and recreational opportunities. The City has 28 identified open space and community facilities sites serving City residents, including large recreation centers, linear park space, open spaces with historical landmark properties and public facilities, publicly accessible private open spaces, and small, neighborhood-serving mini-parks. With approximately 77 acres of developed parkland and close to 100 acres of open space area145 acres of parks, amenities, and facilities, the City recognizes the need to maintain its diverse and rich range of open space as a characteristic of the City. In addition, 4.5 acres of publicly accessible botanical and sculpture garden space is planned at One Beverly Hills at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, estimated to open in 2027. The existing park facilities are shown in Figure OS1, Open Space and Community Facilities.

North of the City, a variety of LA County Regional trails are accessible. Figure OS2, Trails, shows the trails located north of the City.

The policies in this section provide for the preservation and enhancement of Beverly Hills’ open space and recreational facilities. The City’s parks contain a variety of recreational facilities, with areas available for organized sporting and social activities. Additional recreational resources include community centers, clubhouses, the Greystone Mansion, the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, school district field sites, and private recreational facilities, including the Beverly Hills Tennis Club, numerous health clubs and spaces, and nearby golf courses. The existing park facilities are shown in Figure PR 1 (Parks and Recreational Facilities). The City has also developed several creative strategies to increase the amount of open space, despite the lack of large sites for potential new open spaces. These include pocket parks, a parklet program, rooftop public spaces, open streets City of Beverly Hills
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events, shared facilities at Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) schools, landscaped medians, and privately owned public open space at One Beverly Hills, as approved through a development agreement.

The policies promote new parks to the in this section also support consistency with National Recreation and Parks standards, guard against the loss of park lands and open space, promote temporary uses, and assure ensure that the City’s identifying distinctive tree canopy is maintained.

Additional policies reinforce the need for recreational programs available to persons of all ages and abilities. Policies also promote the maintenance of existing amenities and the coordination of joint use agreements to increase the amount of park space available to residents.

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Figure OS1 – Open Space and Community Facilities
Sources: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025. City of Beverly Hills, Parks of Beverly Hills Open Data, data updated as of June 2024.

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Figure OS2 – Trails
Source: LA County Department of Parks and
Recreation, Countywide Trails | County Of Los
Angeles Enterprise GIS, accessed August 2025.

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Access to Parks and Open Space
The Los Angeles County Parks Need Assessment+ (PNA+) was released in 2022 and included a study area profile of the City. As shown in Figure OS3, LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area, the assessment found that northern portions of the City exhibit low to very low park need while central and southern portions of the City have moderate to high park need. According to the study, 80% of residents live within ½ a mile of a park, which is higher than the Los Angeles County average of 49%. The study also measures park access using a ratio of park acres to residents. Beverly Hills open space access was found to be 1.93 acres per 1,000 residents, lower than the County average of

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Park Need Categories are based on a weighted combination of park acre need (20%), distance to parks (20%), and population density (60%).

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Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries;
High Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low
Park Access; High %
Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High %
Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High %
non-English Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited
Automobile Access; High Traffic
Density)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation
(Limited Active
Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
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Figure OS4 - Park Access and Population Vulnerability
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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Figure OS5 – Priority Areas for Increasing Access
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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Park and Recreation Facilities Programming
The City offers a range of programming at recreation and park spaces serving different abilities and ages. Programming includes aquatics classes for community members of all ages, dance classes, gardening, group games, adult fitness classes, sports leagues, and special events. Specific programming at Greystone Park and Mansion includes play readings, tours, art shows, film screenings, and holiday celebrations. Recreation and Parks also offers special programs such as Earth and Arbor Day celebrations and community service events. The Roxbury Park Community Center hosts many of these events, including health fairs and days of wellness. Arts and Cultural events are also hosted at parks and open spaces in the City, including the Concerts on Cañon performance series at Beverly Cañon Gardens and the Beverly Hills Art Show and Festival Beverly Hills at Beverly Gardens Park. Some recreational programming is held at Beverly Hills High School.

Biological Resources
The City of Beverly Hills is located at the southern foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Most of the City is fully developed with urban uses. Hhowever it still contains a few natural areas. Its parks and open spaces support a diverse landscape and rich, mature urban forest. The City’s residential neighborhoods feature extensive tree canopies which makesthat make its streets and sidewalks pleasant places to live and provide memorable landscapes for those passing through the City.

That same urban forest also serves the more practical end of absorbing carbon dioxide and pollution, producing oxygen that contributes to improved air quality and human health. Though its urban character has left little in the way of native wildlife, the City’s hillsides and canyons still provide shelter and habitat for hawks, falcons, and a variety of less spectacular birds, as well as the occasional coyote, possum, and raccoon. Coyotes are an increasing presence in the city’s urban ecosystem, in part due to loss of wildland habitat and food sources from the nearby Palisades Fire that occurred in January 2025. The City works in partnership with neighboring cities and County agencies to track cCoyote activity and implement deterrence strategies.

Additionally, the City offers resources to educate the public about ways to reduce the likelihood of coyote interactions and to appropriately react during encounters.

Policies in this section reinforce the existing character.The City is not governed by a Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) or a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). Policies support wildlife resources and protection and highlight strategies to support climate adaptability and resiliency.

Mineral Resources
Beverly Hills has a history of mineral production in the form of oil and gas wells. Oil exploration and production started within what are now the City limits about ten years before Beverly Hills was incorporated in 1914. No locations within the City of Beverly Hills, however, are ideally suited for oil extraction. Oil derricks and oil extraction operations would be incompatible with the City’s planning for residential, civic, recreational, and commercial development. The high-quality 1 The Gottlieb Native Garden is not located within City boundaries and is not a City initiative, although it is a nearby open space resource that residents can access on a limited basis.

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residential and commercial developments are incompatible with oil derricks and oil extraction operations.

Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The City of Beverly Hills is located within the South Coast Air Basin (Basin), where the surrounding mountains trap the air and its pollutants in the valleys below. ), so named because its geographical formation is that of a basin, with the surrounding mountains trapping the air and its pollutants in the valleys or basins below. Policies in this section address air quality, including the reduction of greenhouse gassesgases. Air Quality policies provide for the management of various proposed and existing land uses, as well as human activities, with the goal of reducingto reduce emissions and pollution.

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Figure OS6 – Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities Source: CDFW (California
Department of Fish and Wildlife).
2018. California Natural Diversity
Database. RareFind Version 5.0
(Commercial Subscription).

Sacramento, California: CDFW,
Biogeographic Data Branch.

Accessed August 2025.
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CND
DB/Maps-and-Data
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Water Resources
The City is located on the Central Coastal Plain of Los Angeles Groundwater Basin (Basin), where the surrounding mountains trap the air and its pollutants in the valleys below; this basin is composed of four sub-basins, three of which the City is able to access. Beverly Hills sources its drinking water from two main supplies: locally treated groundwater and imported surface water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan).

As imported water grows more scarce and cyclical drought conditions impact the demand for water, this City may come to rely increasingly on available groundwater to keep its parks and neighborhoods green. The City maintains the Water Conservation Program, Emergency Water Conservation Ordinance, and Efficient Landscaping Ordinance to achieve and maintain a high level of efficiency in water uses in the community. The City has historically continued to increase its water conservation efforts. For example, in 2007, the City signed the California Urban Water Conservation Council Memorandum of Understanding to promote water-efficient practices. The City’s water use efficiency regulations, effective since 2018, include restrictions on daytime watering and irrigation on private property or parkways, use of potable water for outdoor landscaping during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall, and use of potable water in decorative features that do not recirculate the water. Other restrictions relate to plumbing systems and washdown activities.

In 2003, the City of Beverly Hills resumed pumping from the Hollywood sub-basin, which now provides the City with about 10 percent of its water supply.

In 2007, the City of Beverly Hills signed the California Urban Water Conservation Council Memorandum of Understanding in an effort to implement more with water efficient practices.

Policies in this section guide development and infrastructure practices intended to protect the City’s surface water and groundwater resources from degradation caused by runoff and pollution.

Visual Resources
Beverly Hills offers a variety of natural and man-made aesthetic resources that define its unique character. The City’s built environment reflects its rich architectural heritage. However, the City’s greatest aesthetic resource is its elaborate network of landscaping and scenic vistas which fosters City of Beverly Hills
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a sense of spaciousness within an urban setting, differentiating this community from others.

Policies in this section provide for the maintenance and protection of significant visual and aesthetic resources, which contribute to the identity and character of Beverly Hills though through sensitive planning and design, and maintenance.Co
CorrRelated Documents
The Open Space Element correlates to many Elements of the City’s General Plan, including the Land Use, Conservation, and Safety Elements. Additionally, many Open Space Goals and Policies align with and are supported by other adopted plans and policies including the Climate Action and Adaption Plan (CAAP), Complete Streets Plan, Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program.

OS 1.1 Resource Preservation. Preserve the City's biological diversity, remaining natural habitat and aesthetic character. Encourage new development on hillsides and in canyon areas to preserve natural land formations and native vegetation, and to set aside areas as greenbelts and wildlife corridors when feasible. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator Protection. Support biodiversity and facilitate a pollinator-friendly environment for public open spaces and new developments through strategies such as native plantings and landscaping, drawing upon Indigenous knowledge and rewilding techniques and existing City planting guidance. (Imp. 13.2, 13.3, 24.1) OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open Space. Facilitate environmental stewardship efforts through educational programming that highlights the benefits of biodiversity, wildlife, and open space. Encourage community participation and investment and work with Tribal communities to integrate Indigenous knowledge and stewardship techniques into programming. (Imp. 13.1, 24.1) OS 1.4 Conservation Planning. Explore collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions and Tribal leadership on a subregional natural community conservation plan to guide new development to protect existing open space, including wildlife habitats and biodiversity. (Imp. 13.4, 13.5, 24.1) City of Beverly Hills
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OS 1.5 Coordinated Conservation of Open Space. Coordinate open space conservation with nearby communities, agencies, and Tribal leadership for aligned land management and conservation strategies. (Imp. 13.5, 24.1) OS 2 Urban Forest. Management of the City's urban forest on both private and public property as an environmental, economic, and aesthetic resource to maintain the unique character of the City and the quality of life of its residents.

Maintain Tree City USA accreditation on an annual basis. (Imp. 3.8, 14.1) OS 2.3 Urban Forest Management Plan. Maintain and enhance the City's Urban Forest Management Plan. (Imp. 3.8, 14.2)
OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial Corridors. Balance the desire for street trees along commercial corridors with the need for clearance and visibility, including selection of tree species with appropriate canopies, or that align with the City’s visual identity. (Imp. 3.8, 14.3)
OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island Effects. Promote the selection of Continue to promote appropriate tree species taking into consideration climate resiliency selection and tree placement that encourages adequate shading of rooftops, parking facilities, streets and other facilities to minimize heat island effects. Continue to phase Street Tree Master Plan projects to minimize tree canopy loss. (Imp. 2.1, 3.8, 14.4)
OS 2.6 Public Education. Promote the importance and benefits of trees and the urban forest through awareness campaigns, partnerships, and efforts that educate residents and local tree and landscape professionals on the best methods of preserving and maintaining trees and appropriate species selection on both public and private property. (Imp. 3.8, 8.1, 14.1) OS 2.7 Funding. Provide adequate funding to manage and maintain the City's urban forest on City properties, parks, and greenbelts, including tree planting, trimming, maintenance, removal, and replacement. (Imp. 4.1, 4.2,

4.3, 14.1)
OS 2.8 Species Selection & Diversification. Assure Ensure the selection and placement of species suitable to the environment and City’s visual identity City of Beverly Hills
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as appropriate. Assure proper diversification to avoid wholesale loss of trees due to disease or species-specific predators and to enhance species diversity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
OS 3 Street Trees. A strong, healthy, and well-maintained inventory of street trees to enhance the City's natural beauty and quality of life for its residents, support climate resiliency, and increase shade equity throughout the City.

23.1)
OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of the Street Tree Master Plan. At appropriate intervals, revisit the Street Tree Master Plan and evaluate goals such as aesthetic effect, tree health, water efficiency, fire safety, sidewalk and underground utility impact, adaptability to future climate conditions, historical character of neighborhood, view impact, and heat-reduction through promotion of shade canopy, especially in areas that may be lacking sufficient shade canopy. (Imp. 3.8, 23.1)
OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources. Provision of a groundwater recharge system.Enhancement of the City’s groundwater recharge system.

OS 4.1 Permeable Surfaces. Follow the City’s Low Impact Development (LID) guidelines related to impermeable surfaces for Develop guidelines that limit the percentage of impermeable surface, such as asphalt, for large new or renovated public, institutional, residential, and commercial projects. Where Promote climate-appropriate species in new landscaping and, where feasible, require the use of landscaping and permeable surface treatments as alternatives. Develop aesthetic and functional criteria for repaving alleys and identify sources of materials available that meet these criteria. (Imp.

3.4)
OS 4.2 Shallow Groundwater. Further enhance the City's efforts to maximize the beneficial use of minimize shallow groundwater being discharged into the storm water system, and encourage alternative means such as ground water recharging when dewatering subterranean structures. (Imp. 3.4) OS 4.3 Recycled Stormwater. Explore Continue to support efforts to retain and use stormwater, including bioswales, permeable soil, tree wells, and other related efforts. methods of retaining and using storm water that would otherwise go into storm drains as runoff. (Imp. 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 15.1) City of Beverly Hills
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OS 4.4 Stormwater Infiltration. Implement stormwater capture strategies, including low impact development (LID), green streets strategies such as bioretention, and coordinated regional projects as outlined in the Ballona Creek Watershed Management Group, Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP), the City’s Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance, and the City’s Stormwater Capital Improvement Program. (Imp. 15.1)
OS 5 Water Quality Protection. Protection of local watersheds and groundwater resources.

OS 5.1 Stormwater Quality. Control sources of pollutants and improve and maintain urban runoff water quality through stormwater protection measures consistent with the City's Regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, EWMP, and the City’s Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance. (Imp. 2.2, 3.3, 3.4)
OS 5.2 Filters and Screens for Catch Basins. Maintain and expand City programs requiring installation of filters and screens to protect catch basins for the city storm drain systemMaintain the catch basin screens and trash capture units. (Imp. 3.4)
OS 5.3 Beverly Hills Stormwater System Master Plan. Continue to fund and undertake storm drain improvement projects as identified in the City's Stormwater System Master Plan. (Imp. 3.4)
OS 5.4 Removal of Debris. Develop policies requiring the removal of debris and contaminated residue from parking lots, streets, and alleys. (Imp. 3.3, 3.4) OS 5.5 Stormwater Capture and Re-Charge. Consider the use of city parks for stormwater capture and recharge using grading, channeling and subterranean and other feasible capture methods. (Imp. 3.4) OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping. Require extensive landscaping of open space areas, outside of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), on a property to provide the maximum permeable surface area to increase infiltration, reduce site runoff, control the overland migration of silt, and reduce the amount of surface paving through strategies such as landscaping, bioswales, and native planting to support infiltration efficiency. Provide guidance to property owners on recommended water efficient plant materials. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 3.6, 16.1) OS 5.7 Continue Watershed Education. Implement watershed awareness, water quality educational programs, and continued education in stormwater pollution and abatement for City staff, community groups, the public, and other appropriate groups. (Imp. 3.6, 8.1, 16.1)
OS 5.8 Construction & Post Construction Impacts. Continue to require new construction contractors to comply with the City's Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control ordinance, which requires erosion and sediment City of Beverly Hills
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control, and stormwater management, and mpose requirements to control and treatcontrol and treatment of post development runoff. (Imp.

2.2, 3.4, 3.6)
OS 5.9 Regional Planning. Continue to work with local, State, and federal agencies and private watershed organizations to improve water quality. (Imp. 7.1,

7.2)
OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation. Maintenance and protection of significant visual resources and aesthetics that define the City.

2.1)
OS 6.3 Landscaping. Require that new development be located and designed to visually complement the urban setting by providing accessible, landscaped entries, courtyards, and plazas. (Imp. 2.1)
OS 6.4 Minimize Removal of Existing Resources. Require new commercial, office, and residential development to minimize the removal of mature trees and other significant visual resources present on the site. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.8) OS 6.5 Standards for New Development. Seek to ensure that new development does not adversely impact the City's unique urban landscape and allows for the preservation of existing open space and wildlife resources. (Imp. 2.1,

OS 7.1 Transit Ridership. Collaborate with local transit agencies to develop programs and educate employers about employee rideshare and transit, and promote mass transit ridership through careful planning of routes and by developing a local point of contact for potential ride-sharers. (Imp. 3.7) City of Beverly Hills
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OS 7.2 City Fleet Vehicles. Continue to purchase low-emission vehicles for the City's fleet and vehicles for all City departments and use available clean fuel sources for trucks and heavy equipment. Update purchasing policies to consider purchase of lower emission, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles in the future to the extent economically feasible. (Imp. 3.6) OS 7.3 Transportation Systems Management and Trip Reduction. Encourage City employees to use means other than a single-occupant vehicle for their daily work commute. (Imp. 3.6)
OS 7.4 Incentives for Privately Owned Low-Emission Vehicles. Encourage the use of zero-emission and low emission vehicles, and provide incentives for privately-owned alternative fuel vehicles such as permit waivers, free or priority parking or other incentives for low emission vehicles on city streets and parking structures. Evaluate feasibility of installing alternative fuel recharging stations in municipal parking structures. (Imp. 3.6) OS 7.5 Coordination with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

Coordinate with SCAQMD to ensure that projects incorporate feasible mitigation measures if those measures are not already provided for through project design. (Imp. 7.2)
OS 7.6 Employer Education Programs. Encourage employers to participate in South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) public education programs. (Imp. 7.2)
OS 7.7 Maintain Standards. Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management Board to meet state and federal ambient air quality standards. (Imp. 3.6,

7.2)
OS 7.8 Emissions ReductionRequire new development projects that exceed the South Coast Air Quality Management Board’s (SCAQMB) Reactive Organic Gases (ROG) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) operational thresholds to incorporate design or operational features that reduce emissions equal to 15-percent from the level that would be produced by an unmitigated project. (Imp. 3.6, 7.2)
OS 7.89 Greenhouse Gas Reduction. Work with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to comply with statewide greenhouse gas reduction goals as established in the “Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 for 2020” (AB 32) and any other subsequent legislationReduce local greenhouse gas emissions through City actions, partnerships with other organizations, regulations for new development, incentives, and voluntary actions that collectively take significant steps toward carbon neutrality by 2045. (Imp. 3.6, 7.2, 17.1, 17.2) OS 7.910 Citywide Greenhouse Gas Assessment. Comply Periodically assess with pertinent State regulations to assess citywide greenhouse gas emissions for existing land uses and the adopted general plan build-outand adjust local reduction measures. (Imp. 7.2, 17.1, 23.1)
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OS 7.10 Air Quality Education. Educate the public about air quality standards, health effects, and efforts that residents can make to improve air quality in the Los Angeles Basin and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Los Angeles Basin. (Imp. 8.1)
OS 7.112 New Development. Review proposed development projects to ensure projects incorporate feasible measures that reduce construction and operations emissions for Reactive Organic Gases (ROG), Nitrogen Oxides (NOX), and Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5). (Imp. 3.6) OS 7.123 Preference for Reduced Emission Equipment. Give preference to contractors using reduced-emission equipment or electric vehicles for City and private construction projects as well as for City contracts for services (e.g., garbage collection). (Imp. 2.2, 3.6)
OS 8 Park and Recreation Facilities. Provision of adequate park and recreation facilities that meet equitably meet the recreational needs of residents of the community.

OS 8.1 Park and Open Space Standards. Strive to meet National Recreation and Park standards for the provision of parks space based on the community's park needs and the number of residents, as identified in the Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment+. (Imp. 2.1, 18.1)
OS 8.2 On-site Amenities or In-Lieu Fees for New Development. Require Consider requiring developers of large scale new commercial or residential projects that exceed the base FAR through the use of development agreements or other mechanisms to provide on-site publicly accessible open space or recreational amenitieson-site open space or recreational amenities accessible to the public, contribute in-lieu fees, or dedicate land for the development of new recreation facilities or enhancement of existing facilities in areas with higher park need to meet the demands generated by the development's resident population or employment base. This requirement would be over and above current open space requirements and current park assessment fees. On-site recreational amenities can consist of public urban plazas or squares where there is the capability for passive and active recreation and outdoor activity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 4.1) OS 8.3 Park Assessment Feesand Recreation Taxes. Seek new funding sources to acquire new park land and open space. (Imp. 4.1)
OS 8.4 Parkland Acquisition Criteria. Assess opportunities to acquire additional land at appropriate locations for the development or expansion of parks.

Use the following criteria when considering acquisition for parkland:

OS 8.4a City's identified current and projected needs for recreation and sports facilities
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OS 8.4c The preservation of natural resources, historic and Ttribal resources, and historic and and cultural areas (Imp. 24.1)
OS 8.4d Ease of accessibility
OS 8.4e Usability of proposed parklands considering topography and other landform constraints
OS 8.4f Fiscal impact on the General Fund for any immediately needed refurbishments and ongoing maintenance
OS 8.4g The existence of a deficiency in a particular sector of the City (Imp. 18.1) OS 8.4h Potential to improve the aesthetics along a street or in a neighborhood, or to enhance the City's garden quality in general (Imp. 1.3, 6.1) OS 8.4i Potential to improve equitable access to open space in an area of the City that may have less access or with environmental justice considerations (Imp. 18.1, 23.1)
OS 8.4j Potential to support wildlife and rewilding opportunities, including restoration of habitats to create linkages for species movement OS 8.5 Urban Parks. Continue to eEncourage and allow opportunities for new development to provide small plazas, pocket parks, civic spaces, and other gathering places that are available to the public to help meet recreational demands. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 18.1, 18.2)
OS 8.6 Alternative Funding Sources. Explore alternative private funding sources to augment public funding support for parks, open space, and street trees, including voluntary resident participation. (Imp. 4.3)
OS 8.7 Recreational Parkland Replacement. Protect parkland from nonrecreational or non-open space uses that result in loss of acreage used for recreational purposes; any loss of park land shall be replaced with acreage suitable for comparable uses so that the City's current park land acreage is not decreased. (Imp. 1.3, 2.1)
OS 8.8 Emergency Facilities. Support the development of design standards for park facilities to support their usage as cooling centers or emergency shelters during emergency events such as extreme heat or wildfires and that vulnerable areas have adequate access to cooling centers. (Imp.

18.3)
OS 8.9 Access for Everyone. Provide safe and comfortable access to open spaces throughout the City for all users, including upgrades to open spaces and associated facilities to comply with ADA standards. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2) OS 8.10 Safe Routes to Parks. Support initiatives for the community to reach open spaces via multiple modes of transportation including active and public transit, including through existing City initiatives, such as Safe Routes to City of Beverly Hills
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Schools and expansion of bike lanes and protected routes, as per the Complete Streets Plan.

OS 8.11 Park Connections. Promote the expansion of bike and pedestrian connectivity and networks to support non-vehicular access to open space and recreational facilities.

OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space. Expand equitable access to open space and recreational programming for everyone including seniors, youth, and people of all abilities, and focus new park development in areas of the City that may have less access to open spaces. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2) OS 8.13 Comfortable Universal Design. Incorporate universal comfortable facility design concepts for all users, promote holistic community safety in public spaces, and serve varying community members’ needs due to age, physical differences, and abilities.

OS 8.14 Tribal Engagement. Through government-to-government consultation eEngage early and on an ongoing basis with Tribal communities when planning for new open space areas and when there is a possibility for ground disturbing activities during open space development or could have any impact on sacred spaces, including consideration of Tribal cultural resources or Traditional Ecological Knowledge. (Imp. 24.1) OS 9 Park and Recreation Preservation. The improvement, maintenance, and preservation of existing parks and recreation facilities, and the expansion of indoor recreational facilities, prioritizing areas with the greatest park needs.

OS 9.1 Facility Needs and ImprovementsComplete a citywide facility needs assessment that includes a list of the facilities and improvements needed for each city park, Roxbury, La Cienega and Greystone Parks in particular, including a funding program and construction phasing plan. (Imp. 1.3. 6.1) OS 9.12 Adequate ParkingMultimodal Access. Minimize the on-street parking impact of park and recreation activities on surrounding neighborhoods by improving transit and/or bicycle and pedestrian access and by expanding the parking supply of parking serving Roxbury and La Cienega parks and focusing on transit and better bicycle and pedestrian access. (Imp. 6.1) OS 9.23 Review and Update of Facility Needs Assessment. Once a needs assessment has been completed, the list of new facilities and improvements should be reviewed and updated once every five years to reflect changing needs or priorities. (Imp. 1.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3)
OS 9.34 Sustainable Practices. Utilize environmentally sustainable practices in the maintenance and development of park facilities to preserve and maintain limited open space resources and support climate resiliency and sustainability. Such practices may include selecting climate-appropriate plant materials, building expansion or redesign for energy efficiency, solar heating, cool pavement, sourcing green energy through existing City of Beverly Hills
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agreements, and exploring opportunities for other energy sources such as geothermal energy, etc. (Imp. 3.6, 17.2, 19.2, 23.1)
OS 9.45 Sustainable Design and Operational Concepts. Use sustainable concepts and practices in the design, materials, and operation of parks in the City, and require sustainable practices to be implemented in such concepts with respect to open space required in new developments in the City. Such practices may include, but are not limited to, use of drought tolerant plant palettes in landscaping and strategic use of plants for fire protection near areas of wildland fire hazard, external shading of building and parking lots, and landscape design that allows irrigation and stormwater to recharge groundwater systems and filter out pollutants. (Imp. 3.6, 19.1) OS 9.56 Practices That that Promote Sustainability in Use and Programming. Use environmentally sustainable practices in programming at city parks and recreational facilities, including regrowth of turf rather than replanting, and the use of playfields at Beverly Hills schools when possible as substitutes for municipal playfields that are regrowing turf. Offer classes that teach residents sustainable concepts they may use at home. (Imp. 3.6, 6.1, 8.1) OS 9.67 Design Parks and Buildings to Maximize Views of the Open Space and Minimize Impacts to Residential Uses. Require public buildings that include open space and recreational components to be designed to minimize the perception of mass and allow visibility of the open space areas from the public right of way as much as practical, and to include noise and impact mitigation measures in its design to minimize impacts to adjacent residential uses. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 2.4)
OS 9.7 Specialized Facilities. Support the development of new, or improvements to existing, recreational facilities to meet the community’s needs and desires as identified via public outreach, including the Park Needs Assessment process.

OS 9.9 Inundation Resilience. Support open space and public facilities design to mitigate inundation hazards such as permeable surfaces,. rain gardens, or other aesthetically pleasing stormwater management infrastructure.

OS 9.10 Earthquake Preparedness. Continue to support open space and recreation areas as critical evacuation areas for earthquakes.

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OS 10 Disabled Access. Parks and recreation facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

OS 11.1 Provide High-Quality Recreational Services. Provide high-quality recreational services to program participants through professionally trained recreational personnel in all city parks and facilities. (Imp. 6.1) OS 11.2 Comprehensive Program Services. Provide a variety of compatible recreational activities at each park based upon a comprehensive citywide program that assures a wide range of services appropriate to the facilities available at each park, including at La Cienega Park and Roxbury Park. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
OS 11.3 Youth-Oriented Recreation Activities. Continue to provide a variety of quality programs in safe and secure environments for the City's' youth that enhance and extend the learning day, promote health and wellness, encourage expansion of skills, and provide positive diversion efforts. (Imp.

6.1, 21.1)
OS 11.4 Public/Private Partnerships. Form partnerships with other public and private organizations to optimize the services and programs available to youth in the City. (Imp. 7.3)
OS 11.5 Adult Recreational Programs. Continue to provide a variety of quality enrichment and recreational programs for the adult population that promote health and wellness, development and/or enhancement of skills and talents, extend learning opportunities, promote sportsmanship, and provide unique opportunities to engage in new activities. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1) OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of Quality Programs for Seniors. Continue to provide a variety of quality services and programs that meet social, recreational, and health needs of the senior population. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1, 21.2) OS 11.7 Promote Programs That Are Financially Self Sustaining. Design programs to be financially self-sustaining so that cost is not a limiting factor in participation, covering all direct expenses and administrative overhead costs to the extent feasible. (Imp. 6.1)
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OS 12 Use of Recreational Resources. Maximizing use of the community's recreational resources.

OS 12.1 Joint-Use Recreational Programs. Promote the use of non-City recreational facilities and open space (i.e., Beverly Hills Unified School District, private, or nonprofit agencies, county and state facilities) to satisfy park and recreational needs of the community. Continue existing joint use of facilities for City-operated, private, and community-led recreational programs on City-owned properties. (Imp. 7.3, 22.1)
OS 12.2 Additional Joint-Use Agreements. Develop additional long-term, joint-use agreements with other local and state public and private agencies such as the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, and with private recreation providers such as local golf courses and tennis clubs, to assure recreational facilities for future generations. (Imp. 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 22.1) OS 12.3 Incorporate Recreational Components in Public Facilities. Where appropriate, design public facilities to incorporate recreational components such as children's play areas, rooftop courts, pocket parks, and usable public plazas. (Imp. 1.3, 6.1)
OS 12.4 Development of a Jogging Pedestrian Jogging Trail/Route System. A Support the development of a system of accessible trails for pedestrian activity within open spaces and connections between open and recreational spaces. system of jogging trails (exclusive rights-of-way) or routes (shared facilities, such as a portion of the sidewalk) would be utilized in Beverly Hills. About 150 joggers now use the school yards and jogging routes in Beverly Gardens each day. Experience in other cities indicates that usage increases when new or more accessible routes are developed.

Given the moderate climate of Southern California and existing use of pathways and tracks by joggers, the proposed facilities would be well used throughout the year.(OS 4.1.4, pg OS-24)
While jogging rails would formalize an existing demand, there are many facilities which are now used by joggers. While not ideal in terms of hours of available time per day, the High School track may be used; the parks have pathways, and, of course, most joggers tend to use the sidewalks and streets near their houses. Therefore, while a formal jogging system would enhance the activity, it is a low priority item. (OS 4.1.4.1, pg OS-24) An important consideration in a formal jogging system is the need to remark or redesign certain intersections in order to increase levels of safety in the system and to encourage additional use. (OS 4.1.4.2, pg OS-24) OS 12.5 Development of a Bikeway/Route System. Support the City’s bikeway and route system through the maintenance of existing bike lanes and creation of new bike lanes or bike routes connecting to open space facilities both within the City and to recreational spaces in nearby communities. (Imp.

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system which can serve both transportation and recreation needs. (OS

4.1.5, pg OS-26)
In order to develop a system which is compatible with the heavy automobile use of major streets, a bikeway route system should be developed to encourage bicycling on less-travelled streets and thereby separate transportation modes and lower the probability of accidents. The bike lanes (exclusive routes) or bike routes (portion of street or sidewalk labeled for bicycle use) should connect facilities such as schools and parks – places between which children may want to ride bicycles. They should offer a safe pathway to and from the Business Triangle and other commercial or employment areas for adults. And they ought to connect into the systems proposed for the city and county of Los Angeles in order to allow Beverly Hills residents to ride safely into West Hollywood or Westwood, etc. Hence, the system would be capable of serving both recreation and transportation needs. Some intersections might have to be signed or signaled for increased safety. (OS 4.1.5.1, pg OS-26)
Programs
The Open Space Element programs described below have been numbered to follow sequentially behind the City’s other General Plan Programs, which are numbered 1.0 – 12.0. Policies in the Open Space Element may be linked with programs from General Plan Chapter 12, Open Space Element-specific programs (listed below), both, or neither.

No. Description

13.0 Natural and Open Space Protection

13.3 Pollinator Guidelines. Develop and implement guidelines for planting pollinator-friendly and biodiverse species in City-owned open spaces and recreational areas.

13.4 Natural Community Conservation Plan. Explore the development of a natural community conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

13.5 Regional Sustainability. Participate in regional sustainability efforts such as the LA County “OurCounty” Plan for Regional Sustainability and collaborate with agencies across jurisdictions, City of Beverly Hills
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such as the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability and the Green Cities CA network, to support aligned open space initiatives.

14.0 Urban Forest

14.1 Tree City Accreditation. Pursue yearly Tree City USA accreditation.

14.2 UFMP Updates. Develop a schedule and methodology for periodic updates to the UFMP and establish implementation metrics to be identified in the plan and used for reporting.

14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy Standards. Work with Department of Public Works staff to advance the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for commercial corridors that may lack shade coverage.

14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Research additional heat reduction strategies, such as cool pavement, to accompany tree selection.

15.0 Recharge Groundwater Resources

15.1 Stormwater Capture. Develop guidelines for implementing stormwater capture strategies in new development.

16.0 Water Quality Protection

17.0 Improved Air Quality

17.1 GHG Reduction. Comprehensively review the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG emissions implementation actions to inform reduction strategies.

18.0 Park and Recreation Facilities

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18.3 Cooling Centers. Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers during extreme heat events, and explore expanding to more facilities, if needed.

19.0 Park and Recreation Preservation

19.2 Park Maintenance. Develop formal Park maintenance standards, including metrics for periodic park and open space evaluation.

19.3 Facility Review. Develop and complete a City-wide review of facility needs every five years.

20.0 Disabled Access

20.1 ADA Compliance. Update the City’s ADA Improvement Plan and continue to bring recreational facilities up to ADA compliance during capital improvement programs.

21.0 Recreational Programs

21.1 Community Engagement. Establish metrics for measuring community engagement in recreational programs, especially for historically underserved communities.

21.2 Senior Programming. Continue to support programming efforts focused on equitable access for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club.

22.0 Use of Recreational Resources

22.2 Expand Bikeways. Support existing efforts to expand bikeways as outlined in the City’s Complete Streets Plan.

23.0 Climate Readiness

23.1 Climate Change Assessment. Develop a schedule and methodology for initiating a City Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to support future climate strategies and actions.

24.0 Tribal Coordination

24.1 Co-Management. Through government-to-government consultation, eExplore co-management opportunities with Tribal communities for land stewardship, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, community engagement, rewilding, and other open space and recreational efforts.

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Exhibit A1 – Open Space Element Update Existing Conditions Maps Open Space Element Update
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Open Space and Community
Facilities
Findings
• The City of Beverly Hills (City) has 28 identified open space and community facilities sites, including large recreation centers, public school facilities, linear park space, open spaces with historical landmark properties and public facilities, mini-parks, landscaped medians, and privately owned gardens.
• Parks are well distributed throughout the city, offering accessible green space in multiple neighborhoods.
• 4.5 acres of privately-owned, publicly-accessible botanical and sculpture gardens are planned at One Beverly Hills (#18), at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards.
• There are two landscaped medians, which are located along Sunset Blvd (#25) and Burton Way (#26).
• Beverly Hills Unified School District sites (#20-24) have been identified as community facilities.
• A privately owned open space, Gottlieb Garden (#28), is accessible through scheduled tours. The Gottlieb Garden is a National Wildlife Federation certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat, and a designated Pollinator Habitat.
• Virginia Robison Gardens (#19) is owned by the County but operated by the City.
• La Cienega and Roxbury Parks have undergone upgrades and ongoing maintenance since 2010.

Current and Planned Parks, Amenities, and Facilities
Park Name Address Acres Amenities
Arnaz Park 151 N Arnaz Drive 0.16 Public art, playground, public seating Beverly Canon Gardens Park 241 N Cannon Drive 0.78 Public art, public seating and dining tables, public wifi and power outlets, walkways, landscaping, green space
Beverly Gardens Park 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard 21.50 Public art, restrooms, public seating, landscaping, green space Coldwater Canyon Park 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive 5.20 Community Center, playground, restrooms, recreational pathways, fitness areas, public art, public seating and dining tables, landscaping, green space Crescent Mini Park 154 N Crescent Drive 0.26 Public art, public seating Greystone Park and Mansion 905 Loma Vista Drive 18.35 Public art, public seating, green space, landscaping Hamel Mini Park 214 S Hamel Drive 0.15 Playground, public seating La Cienega Park 8400 Gregory Way 17.90 Community center, upgraded recreation fields/courts, fitness areas, playground, restrooms, landscaping, green space
Maltz Mini Park 9800 Sunset Boulevard 1.20 Public art, public seating, landscaping, green space Oakhurst Mini Park 120 S Oakhurst Drive 0.16 Public seating, green space Reeves Mini Park 125 S Reeves Drive 0.47 Public seating, public art, playground, landscaping, green space Rexford Mini Park 354 N Rexford Drive 0.45 Public seating, public art, landscaping, green space Rexford Reservoir 9598 W Sunset Boulevard 2.03 Green space Roxbury Park Community Center 471 S Roxbury Drive 14.10 Playground, upgraded recreation fields/courts, public seating, dining tables, outdoor furniture, community center, restrooms, landscaping, greenspace Sierra Park 725 Sierra Drive 0.25 Outdoor furniture, landscaping Will Rogers Memorial Park 9050 Sunset Boulevard 3.83 Recreational pathways, public seating, restrooms, landscaping, greenspace Dog Park 350 Foothill Road 0.26 Animal playgrounds
One Beverly Hills Botanical and Sculpture Garden* 9600 Wilshire Boulevard 4.5 Public art, public seating, landscaping, greenspace *Under Construction – Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Open Space Current and Planned Parks, Amenities, and Facilities
Park Name Address Acres Amenities
Virginia Robinson Gardens 1008 Elden Way 6 Landscaping, greenspace El Rodeo Elementary School 605 Whittier Drive 6.3 Community facility Beverly Hills High School 241 S Moreno Drive 18.9 Community facility Beverly Visa Middle School 200 S Elm Drive 5.28 Community facility Horace Mann Elementary School 8701 Charleville Boulevard 5.09 Community facility Hawthorne Campus 624 N Rexford Drive 5.1 Community facility Sunset Blvd Median Sunset Boulevard 3.22 Landscaping, greenspace Burton Way Median Burton Way 3.22 Landscaping, greenspace Franklin Canyon Orange Grove 1300 N Beverly Drive 4.3 Public seating, public art, playground, landscaping, green space Gottlieb Garden 1356 Laurel Way 1 Landscaping, greenspace, private space LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Findings
• Beverly Hills’ park needs are assessed in Study Area
Profile #167 in the County’s PNA+.
• Areas north of Santa Monica Boulevard (containing
Greystone Mansion and Park, Coldwater Canyon
Park, Maltz Park, Will Rogers Memorial Park, Sierra
Park) are designated moderate to very low park need.
• Areas south of Santa Monica Boulevard (containing
Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park, and several Mini
Parks) are designated moderate to high park need.
• While most of the city has high park accessibility
(within ½ mile walk of a park), park acreage and
population density contribute to higher levels of park
need in the neighborhoods south of Santa Monica
Boulevard.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, 2022 Park Needs Assessment+, Appendix A “City of Beverly Hills Study Area Profile (2016)”.

PARK NEED CATEGORIES
Park Access and Composite
Population Vulnerability
Methodology Summary
• Composite Population Vulnerability scores from the PNA+ assess a census tract’s vulnerability level from zero to four based on how many of the four dimensions (Social, Transportation, Health, Environmental) have multiple individual indicators scored in the lowest (most vulnerable) 25th percentile statewide for that tract.
• Social barriers to accessing outdoor opportunities include:
– High poverty rate, high unemployment rate, majority-minority population, high percentage of young children, high percentage of elderly residents, high percentage of non-English speaking residents, and high percentage of single-parents
• Transportation barriers to accessing outdoor opportunities include:
– Limited active commuting, limited automobile access, limited public transit access, high traffic density, and high pedestrian injuries
• Health vulnerability includes:
– Low life expectancy at birth, high pollution levels
• Environmental vulnerability includes:
– Low park access, low tree canopy, high percentage of impervious surface, high number of excessive heat days, and high urban heat island index score
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile
Buffer
Composite Population Vulnerability
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (Limited
Active Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High % nonEnglish Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited Automobile
Access; High Traffic Density)
• Environmental (Low Park Access;
High % Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High % Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries; High
Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Park Access and Composite
Population Vulnerability
Findings
• Four census tracts within Beverly Hills are considered vulnerable in one or more dimensions.
• No areas in the city are considered vulnerable in all four dimensions.
• Areas considered vulnerable in three dimensions are generally within a ¼ mile radius of parks, except the areas south of Charleville Blvd between Doheny Dr and Robertson Blvd, and west of Doheny Dr surrounding Burton Way.
• The areas north of Santa Monica Blvd/west of N Beverly Dr and north of Wilshire Blvd/east of Doheny Drive are only considered vulnerable in the transportation dimension and the social dimension, respectively.
• Specific vulnerability indicators for each census tract are noted on the map. Indicators of vulnerability appearing across multiple census tracts include high percentage of elderly residents, high pedestrian injuries, high traffic density, low park access, and high percentage of impervious surfaces.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile
Buffer
Composite Population Vulnerability
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (Limited
Active Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High % nonEnglish Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited Automobile
Access; High Traffic Density)
• Environmental (Low Park Access;
High % Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High % Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries; High
Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Priority Areas for Increasing
Access to Regional Recreation
Findings
• Priority Areas for Increasing Access to Regional
Recreation are identified in the PNA+ as areas with:
– High levels of social and transportation barriers
– High levels of health and environmental
vulnerability
– Low proximity to regional recreation sites
– Low visitorship rates to regional recreational
sites
• The PNA+ did not identify priority areas within the
city; however, some are located abutting and closely
adjacent to the city boundaries.
• A ¼ mile buffer of the City’s parks indicates that the City’s parks serve priority areas within neighboring
jurisdictions.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile Buffer
Priority Areas for Increasing Access to Regional Recreation LEGEND
Bike/Transit Access
Findings
• Parks south of Sunset Blvd generally are well
served by bike and transit infrastructure.
• Coldwater Canyon Park and Greystone Park
and Mansion, the two parks north of Sunset
Blvd, generally require driving a car.

Source: City of Beverly Hills, Virtual Beverly Hills,
accessed August 2025.

LEGEND
Parks
Bus Stops
Class 2 Bike Lane
Class 3 Bike Route
Class 4 Separated Bikeway
LA County Regional Trails
Findings
• 17 LA County regional trails in the Franklin Canyon
and Higgins Canyon areas north of the city.
• While outside of the city boundaries, these regional
trails act as an essential tool to allow for equitable
access to recreation and nature.
• Within Franklin Canyon, there are numerous amenities
such as picnic areas, nature centers, restrooms, and
event centers.
• Numerous trails allow access to both Franklin Canyon
and upper Franklin Canyon Reservoirs.
• No trails were identified in the southern portions of the city or surrounding areas, and the urban south has
little direct trail access.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Countywide Trails | County Of Los Angeles Enterprise GIS, accessed August 2025.

LEGEND
Sensitive Species and Vegetation
Communities
Findings
• Multiple sensitive plant and wildlife species have been identified within a 5- mile radius of Beverly Hills.
• Sensitive plant species require special management due to their vulnerability, and may have declining populations, limited distribution, or are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered.
• Sensitive wildlife species are populations of an animal that are native to California that have been listed as Federally threatened or endangered, experiencing or formerly experiencing population decline, or whose naturally small populations exhibit high susceptibility to risk from any factors. • Plant species identified within the city include Braunton’s milk-vetch (1) and sensitive wildlife species identified within the city include the hoary bat (36), Busck’s gallmoth (29), and the south coast garter snake (41). • Plant species identified just outside of the city include Braunton’s milk-vetch (1), Greta’s aster (8), and Plummer’s mariposa-lily (13). • Sensitive wildlife species identified just outside of the city include the American bumblebee (27), Busck’s gallmoth (29), Crotch’s bumble bee (34), hoary bat (36), and the south coast garter snake (41).
• The Beverly Hills Garden Handbook is a resource for residents on creating mini-watersheds to capture, clean, and store rainwater and promote local pollination with wildlife.

Source: CDFW (California Department of Fish and Wildlife). 2018. California Natural Diversity Database. RareFind Version 5.0 (Commercial Subscription). Sacramento, California: CDFW, Biogeographic Data Branch. Accessed August 2025. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Maps-and-Data
LEGEND
Sensitive Species and Vegetation
Communities
Sources:
“Observation of Astragalus brauntonii -- Calflora.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. 2025. https://www.calflora.org/entry/occdetail.html?seq_num=mu31767. Accessed October 2025 “Hoary Bats” National Park Service. Hoary Bats (U.S. National Park Service). Accessed October 2025. “South Coast Gartersnake – Thamnophis sirtalis ssp” 2016. South Coast Gartersnake - Thamnophis sirtalis ssp.

Accessed October 2025
Braunton’s milk-vetch Hoary bat South coast gartersnake Species Connectivity
Findings
• The hillside areas in and around the city have ‘diffuse’ species movement, indicating few barriers to movement.

These areas should be maintained as a refuge for
species movement.
• The urbanized areas of the city have impeded flow to
movement, indicating strong movement barriers.

Habitats should be restored in these areas to create
linkages for species movement.

Source: University of California, Los Angeles, Institute of Environment and Sustainability Quantifying and Validating Habitat Connectivity Across Greater Los Angeles, 2024
LEGEND
Beverly
Hills
Regional Watershed Map
Findings
• Beverly Hills is located within the Ballona Creek
Watershed.
• The Benedict Canyon channel is identified as a
major channel that runs through the city, along
with Coldwater and Rexford Channels.
• Stone Canyon and Upper and Lower Franklin
Reservoirs are north of the city at a higher
elevation.
• The city’s storm drain system connects to the
major channels that drain to the Pacific Ocean.

Source: LA County Public Works, Ballona Creek &
Other Urban Watersheds Map, 2007
Flood & Inundation Hazard
Findings
• The city is in a “Zone X,” defined by FEMA
as an “area of minimal flood hazard.”
• The city is not located within a 100-year or
200-year flood plain zone.
• The city is not considered to be
geographically located within a Special
Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within the
Ballona Creek watershed.
• The city lies in the inundation path of the
Lower Franklin Canyon Reservoir,
Greystone Reservoir, and Mullholland
Dam, placing areas of the city at risk in
the event of a breach of this reservoir.

There is an opportunity to incorporate
green stormwater infrastructure into parks
to provide relief.

AH: Areas with a 1% annual chance of shallow flooding.

D: Areas with possible but undetermined flood hazards. No flood hazard analysis has been conducted.

X: Zone that corresponds to areas outside of the 500-year flood or areas protected from the 100-year flood by levees.

Flood insurance is available but not required.

Flood Hazard Map Inundation Hazard Map
Sources: Beverly Hills Safety Element, adopted 1975
and amended 2022. Public Review Draft Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025.

CIP Projects for Stormwater Compliance
Findings
• This map from the Stormwater Capital Improvements Program (CIP) shows proposed stormwater compliance projects distributed across multiple EWMP (Enhanced Watershed Management
Program) subwatersheds within Beverly Hills.
• Proposed projects include sidewalk vaults, street median bioretention, curbside extensions, permeable pavements, and subsurface storage.
• City parks can support and complement these CIP projects by providing large, permeable, publicly controlled spaces for additional stormwater capture, infiltration, and treatment.
• Roxbury Park and Rexford Mini Park have been identified as parks for subsurface storage projects.
• Sunset Blvd and Rodeo Dr have been designated for street median bioretention projects in the street median, which can enhance landscaping opportunities for pollinators. The Beverly Hills Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) also addresses pollinator-friendly landscaping and green stormwater infrastructure such as bioswales.

Sources: City of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Stormwater Capital Improvements Program Figure ES-3, 2019. Beverly Hills
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, pp. 98 & 104, 2025.

Sidewalk
Vaults
Median Bioretention
Curb Extensions
Permeable Pavement
Subsurface Storage
105011
105111
105211
105311
105411
105611
105711
105811
105911
108411
108811
109111
EWMP Subwatersheds
City
Boundary
LEGEND
Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Findings
• The City’s 2025 public review draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan shows a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
(VHFHSZ), extending approximately 1-2 blocks south of
Sunset Blvd.
• This is an update to the City’s 2018 VHFHSZ map, which shows the Very High zone ending north of Sunset Blvd.
• Seven parks and community facilities are located within the City’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including:
– Coldwater Canyon Park
– Fire Station 2 Open Space
– Greystone Park and Mansion
– Maltz Park
– Will Rogers Memorial Park
– Rexford Reservoir
– Sierra Park
• Reinforcing appropriate planning and design at these parks will continue to be important for wildfire resilience.

Source: City of Beverly Hills, Public Review Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025; 2018 VHFHSZ map.

Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) efforts
• The BHFD has plans to remove city-owned trees within the VHFHSZ that they have evaluated as being hazardous to fire spread.
• California Fire Code Chapter 49 provides guidance to create firesafe community open space. Key Aspects of Chapter 49 include:
• Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Areas where structures meet wildland vegetation, requiring measures to mitigate fires originating in either direction.
• Defensible Space: A 100-foot zone around homes and
structures that requires the removal of flammable materials, • Fire-Resistant Materials: Buildings must use fire-resistant roofing, windows, and other elements to prevent ember ignition. • Fire Protection Plans: WUI projects must include fire protection, landscaping, and long-term vegetation management plans.
• Land Use & Building Standards: Set requirements for new construction and modifications to improve wildfire resistance. • Local Jurisdiction Variations: While the California Fire Code provides baseline requirements, local jurisdictions may adopt stricter regulations for defensible space and other measures.

Extreme Heat
Findings
• All Beverly Hills census tracts are below the 50th
percentile for projected extreme heat days, with most
tracts projected to experience 13-14 days above 90
degrees Fahrenheit.
• Three tracts in the eastern portion of the city east of Doheny Dr are in the 28th percentile for extreme heat,
projected to experience 30 days above 90 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Overall, the city is in the 13th percentile for extreme heat statewide. Being in the 13th percentile means the city
experiences fewer extreme heat days than 87% of
other locations in the state, indicating a relatively low vulnerability.
• Roxbury Park Community Center, La Cienega Park
Cooling Center, and Beverly Hills Public Library are
cooling centers for community members.

Source: Public Health Alliance of Southern California/UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, California Healthy Places Index: Extreme Heat Edition, 2022, accessed August 2025.

LEGEND
Tree Canopy Coverage
Findings
• Tree canopy coverage varies throughout the
city, with higher canopy coverage in the
residential neighborhoods north of Santa
Monica Blvd.
• The 2022 Urban Forest Management Plan
(UFMP) found that the overall tree canopy
coverage is 26% within Beverly Hills.
• The UFMP highlights that tree canopy on
public land accounts for 6.8% of the City’s
land cover.
• Generally, areas south of Santa Monica
Blvd have lower canopy coverage. The
lowest levels of tree canopy reflect higherintensity commercial development in the Golden Triangle, where factors such as
limited parkway and tree well width, limited
setbacks, and larger building forms
constrain available planting area and
outward canopy growth for mature trees.

Source: Trees at Work, TreeCanopy.US, accessed August 2025.

City of Beverly Hills, Urban Forest Management Plan, 2022, p.14 LEGEND
Current Canopy
0% 50% 100%
Golden
Triangle
Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica Blvd
Street Trees
Findings
• The city has a well-distributed street tree
inventory with consistent tree plantings,
particularly along residential streets.
• In the northern hillside areas, street trees
are less uniformly distributed, likely due to
limited planting space in the public right-ofway, curvilinear street patterns, and hillside topography.
• Street tree plantings are also consistently
distributed along Wilshire Boulevard, where
higher-intensity development and limited
sidewalk space constrain planting
opportunities.

LEGEND
City Boundary
Parks
Street Trees
Golden
Triangle
Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica Blvd

City of Beverly Hills
Open Space Element
50 | Page
Exhibit A2 – Open Space Element Update Literature Review Open Space Element Update
Literature Review
City of Beverly Hills
October 2025
General Plan – Land Use Element
Adopted in 1977, Amended in 2010
• The Land Use Element establishes Beverly Hills’ vision for how land should be used, developed, and conserved over time. It balances residential location, commercial vitality, civic needs, and regional coordination.
• The document supports new housing while respecting the existing character and scale of both single- and multi-family neighborhoods.
• The Land Use Element’s goals focus on maintaining long-term community stability, protecting neighborhood identity, guiding compatible development, supporting diverse commercial districts, and encouraging mixed-use development. • It reinforces the Open Space Element (OSE) by calling for the expansion of parks, greenways, plazas, integrating open space into neighborhoods and commercial areas, ensuring equitable access, and promoting green infrastructure (street trees, landscaped medians).
• The following goals in the Land Use Element contain policies related to the OSE:
– LU 2: Community Character and Quality
– LU 7: Multi-Family Residential Neighborhoods
– LU 13: Public and Quasi-Public Uses Supporting Resident Needs – LU 16: Social Sustainability and Equity
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General Plan – Land Use Element
Adopted in 1977, Amended in 2010
The following policies in the Land Use Element support and reinforce the goals of the Open Space Element by promoting the expansion and integration of open spaces throughout private and public land.
• LU 2.1 and LU 2.2 emphasize preserving neighborhood character through open spaces and enhancing green infrastructure like trees, medians, and parks. • LU 7.2 requires new multi-family housing to include usable private and/or public open space and encourages the inclusion of other on-site recreational facilities. And community meeting spaces.
• LU 13.10 calls for expanding parks, greenways, and alternative urban park models. • LU 16.4 promotes the provision of plazas and public gathering spaces through capital improvement or development requirements.

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General Plan – Conservation Element
Adopted in 1989, Amended in 2010
• The Conservation Element serves as Beverly Hills’ guide for conserving and managing natural resources and utility systems (water, wastewater, storm drainage, solid waste, energy, and telecommunications).
• The Element intends to promote sustainable, safe, and efficient infrastructure and environmental practices that support long-term community health, livability, and resilience. • The Conservation Element’s key goals focus on water resources, wastewater and stormwater management, solid waste and recycling, energy use, and telecommunication systems.
• It overlaps with the Open Space Element (OSE) primarily in the discussion of open space dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and the managed production of resources.
• The following goals in the Conservation Element contain policies related to the OSE:
– Con 1: Water Supply System
– Con 2: Water Conservation Through System Improvements – Con 3: Water Conservation Through Reduced Consumption – Con 6: Groundwater Recharge
– Con 8: Public Safety
– Con 10: Storm Drainage System
– Con 11: Storm Drainage System that Preserves Water Quality – Con 12: Storm Drainage Toxicity
– Con 22: Conservation of Natural Resources
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General Plan – Conservation Element
Adopted in 1989, Amended in 2010
The following policies from the Conservation Element support and reinforce goals of the Open Space Element by promoting green infrastructure, integrating water, waste, and energy conservation strategies into the City’s open space network, and supporting the ecological functions of parks and open areas.
• CON 1.2, CON 1.4, and CON 1.7 support the City infrastructure to providing a highquality water storage system. • CON 2.5 promotes water conservation through installation of drought-tolerant landscaping for all private and city landscaping and parkways. • CON 3.7 and CON 3.9 support water conservation measures for public facilities and promote water-efficient landscaping.
• CON 6.2 and CON 6.3 promote methods on how recharge the City's groundwater resources.
• CON 8.3, CON 10.3 supports City infrastructure and new development protect water quality and community health.
• CON 11.2 and CON 11.3 support the use of landscaping techniques that help reduce pollutants and do not degrade the quality of the City’s overall water system. • CON 12.2 and CON 12.6 promote the use of permeable surfaces and City parks for stormwater capture and recharge ground water supplies.
• CON 22.1 and CON 22.2 open space preservation and street tree management further align with open space goals.

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General Plan – Safety Element
Adopted in 1975, Amended in 2022
• The Safety Element aims to protect Beverly Hills from natural and man-made hazards, including earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials, and disasters.
• It sets policies and strategies to reduce risks to life, property, and the economy, integrating fire prevention and seismic safety measures with a focus on preparedness and resilience.
• The Safety Element’s goals focus on fire safety, seismic safety, flood protection, hazardous material regulation, and strong disaster response systems. • It overlaps with the Open Space Element primarily in consideration of open space for public health and safety.
• The following goals in the Safety Element contain policies related to the Open Space Element:
– S 1: Protection of Life and Property
– S 3: Existing and New Development and Redevelopment
– S 4: Protection from Flood Hazards
– S 5: Protection from Geologic Hazards
– S 7: Preparation for Natural or Manmade Disasters
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General Plan – Safety Element
Adopted in 1975, Amended in 2022
The following policies from the Safety Element support and reinforce goals of the Open Space Element by promoting fire-safe landscaping, defensible space, ecological restoration, flood control through green infrastructure, slope stabilization, evacuation/staging in parks, and climate adaptation through urban greening.
• S 1.2, S 1.3, and S 1.5 aim to reduce wildfire risks through property maintenance, defensible space, and hazard mitigation.
• S 3.7, S 3.9, and S 3.11 prohibit the planting of certain vegetation, integrate defensible open areas into fire protection plans, and support post-wildfire ecological restoration.
• S 4.1, S 4.2, and S 4.3 promote permeable surfaces and stormwater controls, positioning open space as green infrastructure. • S 5.1 enforces seismic and geologic safety on hillsides. • S 7.5, S 7.11, S 7.12, and S 7.16 highlight parks and open space as tools for emergency management, evacuation, education, and climate adaptation, underscoring their dual role as amenities and resilience assets.

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Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
• The CAAP is a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and preparing the City for climate change impacts, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
• It combines mitigation measures (reducing emissions) with adaptation strategies (preparing for climate impacts) and was shaped through extensive community engagement.
• The CAAP primarily overlaps with objectives of the Open Space Element Update by addressing Improved Air Quality (OS 7) and climate resilience through the identification of climate adaptation strategies, such as increased green spaces and tree canopy cover, protection of water resources, and the role of open space in wildfire and flood mitigation strategies.
• The CAAP can directly inform updated OSE policies related to climate resilience to reach compliance with SB 1425.

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Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
The following adaptation measures from the CAAP contain implementation actions related to the Open Space Element:
• Improved Air Quality through Reduced GHG Emissions. Many Emissions Reduction Strategies and related Measures and Implementation Actions throughout the CAAP support implementation of the policies under Open Space Element Goal related to improved air quality (OS 7). • Heat Mitigation and Increased Safety/Resilience. The CAAP includes actions on expanding tree canopy and shade (HM 1.5, HM 1.6, HM 1.7) and encouraging reflective surfaces and cool pavement practices to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve comfort in the public realm (HM 1.2, HM 1.3). The CAAP’s material-level strategies support implementation of the Open Space Element’s policy framework for heat reduction and sustainability, including goals (OS 2 and OS 3).
• Wildfire Mitigation. The CAAP promotes fire-resilient landscaping (WE

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Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
• Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot Project. WE 2.2 focuses on planting dense, diverse native forests in small urban spaces to accelerate forest growth and mature ecosystems in a few years. It supports the implementation of OSE goals OS 1, OS 2, OS 5, and OS 9 related to Natural and Open Space Protection, Urban Forest, Water Quality Preservation, and Park and Recreation Preservation.
• Pollinator-friendly Treatments. The CAAP promotes the planting of native species, focusing on plants that promote local pollination with bees and butterflies (HM 1.7). These strategies can inform new and updated OSE policies related to pollinator-friendly and native planting practices.

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Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
The Complete Streets Plan is a long-term plan for managing streets that serve all modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, transit, and driving.

By outlining policies, infrastructure priorities, and an action plan tied to the upcoming Metro D Line extension, the plan positions Beverly Hills to enhance mobility, expand public space, and qualify for funding while aligning with broader goals in the General Plan, including the Open Space Element. The Plan’s goals focus on the following:
• Safety First
• Mobility for All Modes
• Equity & Accessibility
• Connectivity
• Sustainability & Environment
• Health & Wellness
• Economic Vitality
• Technology & Innovation
• Community Engagement
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Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
The Complete Streets Plan complements the Open Space Element by promoting accessibility of public spaces for all users, including those who use alternative modes of transportation. The following strategies from the Complete Streets Plan align with the Open Space Element:
• Expand Bikeways. The Complete Streets Plan proposes new and improved bicycle lanes and protected routes that connect residential neighborhoods to schools, parks, and Metro stations (B2-2). These proposed improvements support the implementation of OSE goal OS 8, which focuses on making parks more accessible through active transportation and reducing vehicle emissions around open spaces.
• Sidewalks as Opportunity Areas. Sidewalks will be improved for more space, accessibility, and comfort with street furniture, street trees, and shaded travel paths (T1-1). These proposed improvements support implementation of OSE goals OS 2 and OS 3 by strengthening the role of tree canopy and greenery as part of the open space network for Beverly Hills.
• Public Gathering Spaces. The Complete Streets Plan supports the creation of small-scale open spaces, such as converted curbside areas or expanded sidewalks, to expand opportunities for outdoor seating, greenery, and community activities (P2-7, P3-1). These proposed improvements support the implementation of the OSE goal OS 8 by adding new types of public gathering and recreation areas in accessible locations to help meet recreational needs.

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Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
• Green Infrastructure. The Complete Streets Plan suggests that streetscape projects should integrate environmental design like permeable paving, rain gardens, and tree wells to manage stormwater and reduce heat (V3-10, V3-11, V3-12). These proposed improvements support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2, OS 3, OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9 by embedding climate resilience and sustainable water practices into the public realm.
• Safe Routes to Parks & Schools. The Complete Streets Plan recommends programs that provide safe walking and bike routes to schools and parks through better crossings, traffic calming measures, and signage for children and families (B4-10). These proposed programs support the implementation of OSE goals OS 8 and OS 10 by improving equitable and safe access to recreational areas and public open space.

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Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Adopted 2022
The UFMP provides the City’s current urban forest status (an overall tree canopy cover of 26% and public tree cover of 6.8%) and a longterm framework for maintaining, protecting, and enhancing Beverly Hills’ Street trees and overall urban canopy. The UFMP envisions the creation of a healthy, safe, and diverse urban forest that contributes to community identity, environmental health, and quality of life. The plan’s goals focus on the following:
• Maintain and expand canopy coverage citywide
• Increase tree diversity to improve resilience
• Improve maintenance standards and safety inspections
• Engage the community in stewardship through education and outreach
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Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Adopted 2022
The UFMP’s goals align with several tree-related goals in the OSE, particularly OS 2 Urban Forest and OS 3 Street Trees. The UFMP provides a management framework and technical guidance that support the implementation of the OSE goals and policies. Objectives mentioned in the following themes align with policies from the OSE.
• Urban Heat & Environmental Quality. The UFMP highlights the tree canopy’s role in cooling and air quality through objectives (1.3, 4.1, 4.3,

6.2, 6.3) supports the implementation of OS 6 through preservation of streetscape visuals that define the City
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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Public Review Draft from April 2025
The LHMP reduces long-term risk from natural and human-caused hazards to protect people, property, the economy, and the environment. This plan is FEMA-mandated for disaster preparedness and funding eligibility. Earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat, drought, flooding, and hazardous materials were assessed.

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Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Public Review Draft from April 2025
However, using open spaces can also mitigate the spread and impacts of hazards, serving as firebreaks or flood inundation basins. Open spaces can also serve as evacuation centers or staging locations for emergency response crews and equipment.

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Adopted Capital Improvement Budget Fiscal Year 2025-26
Adopted 2025
The Capital Improvement Budget serves as a roadmap for the City’s ongoing commitment to maintain, enhance, and develop infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.

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Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces
Since 2010
In recent years, the City has undertaken a series of improvements and routine maintenance to enhance the quality and accessibility of its open spaces. The following projects highlight these ongoing initiatives:

La Cienega Park
• Outdoor restroom improvements in 2010
• Remodel of the outdoor sewage pump
• Annual reseeding of the fields
• Scoreboard and light replacement
• Updated fitness equipment
• Installation of pickleball courts projected to finish in Oct 2025 Roxbury Park
• Basketball court has been repainted and patched
• Annual reseeding of the fields
• Playground has been repoured and resealed
• Annual new tree plantings for Arbor Day for the last four years • Installation of pickleball court projected to finish in Oct 2025 Coldwater Canyon Park
• Playground has been repoured and resealed
Source: LoveBeverlyHills.com
Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces – Page 1/2 Arnaz Mini Park
• Play structure has been replaced
Beverly Garden Park
• Completed in 2015, all 20 blocks have been replanted to restore the historical nature
Greystone Manor Park
• Restoration efforts include ongoing upgrades/ preservation; greenhouse revamped; community gardening classes have been added
Other Publicly Accessible Open Spaces:

Burton Way Median – Green infrastructure to capture rainwater.

BHUSD facilities: Joint Powers Agreement that allows public use of fields, courts, and playgrounds during limited hours
Will Rogers Park
• Restroom upgrades for ADA compliance and to feature sustainable fixtures (low-flow toilets)
Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces
Since 2010
Source: City of Beverly Hills
Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces – Page 2/2 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
The Stormwater CIP is a 20-year roadmap for Beverly Hills to meet state and federal stormwater quality requirements under the Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP). Best management practices (BMP) focus on selected sites in the public right of way, parks, and schools.

The CIP outlines the need for 87 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity. Three key stormwater strategies were outlined:
• Low Impact Development (LID)
• Green Streets – Linear, street-based biofiltration and infiltration • Regional Projects – Large-scale downstream storage/treatment Stormwater CIP – Page 1/3
Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
The Stormwater CIP directly supports the objectives of the OSE by advancing open space, recreation, urban forest, and sustainability goals by transforming streets and parks into multi-functional open space assets.
• Parks as Multi-Benefit Infrastructure. The Stormwater CIP identifies La Cienega and Roxbury Parks as having ample subsurface storage and infiltration capacity. This infrastructure supports the implementation of OSE goals OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9, which focus on groundwater recharge and water quality protection, as well as sustainable park preservation and design. • Green Streets & Streetscape Enhancements. Median bioretention, sidewalk vaults, and permeable pavement are planned to be integrated into city streets.

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Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
• Sustainability & Climate Resilience. LID strategies, permeable pavements, and vegetation-based BMPs for stormwater sustainability are discussed in the Stormwater CIP. These practices support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2 and OS 9, focused on urban forest management and sustainable park preservation and design.
• Accessibility & Community Benefits. Stormwater improvements would continue to provide public enjoyment of green spaces while also incorporating stormwater benefits. These projects support the implementation of OSE goals OS 8 and OS 9, which in turn support the community’s recreational needs and accessibility.

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LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
The PNA+ documents existing parks and recreational facilities to determine the scope, scale, and location of park needs in Los Angeles County. The City of Beverly Hills is identified in Study Area Profile #167. The PNA+ focuses on the following:
• The distribution of environmental benefits and burdens • Local park access and need considerations for regional parks and open spaces As part of the analysis, amenities (playground equipment, bathrooms, recreation fields) in parks were rated on three different ratings (good, fair, and poor). Details on specific conditions of equipment or facilities were not included in the report. • Amenities rated as “good” may have minor cosmetic defects that can be easily repaired through regular maintenance. These “good” amenities encourage residents to utilize the park.
• Amenities rated as “fair” are functional but require minor to moderate repairs. While “fair” amenities are operational and allow for play, there may be times when they are temporarily unusable. Although these amenities are still important, they might slightly deter residents from using the park.
• Amenities rated as “poor” are largely or completely unusable. They require significant repairs to become functional or may be beyond repair altogether. “Poor” amenities discourage residents from visiting the park.

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LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
Key findings from Beverly Hills’ PNA+ profile include:
• Park Land & Access. Beverly Hills has 64.3 acres of parkland, with 80% of residents living within half a mile of a park, which is higher than the county average of 49%. However, the ratio is 1.93 acres per 1,000 residents, falling short of the county’s average of 3.3 acres per 1,000 residents. The assessment includes mini-parks within city boundaries, whereas it excludes other informal public open spaces, such as landscaped medians, and adjacent open spaces accessible to City residents, such as Franklin Canyon. • Park Pressure. Mini-parks like Arnaz, Hamel, Crescent, and Oakhurst are heavily used with low acreage per person, while Greystone Park has much more acreage per person but less accessibility.
• Amenity Conditions. Generally, amenity conditions were rated “good”, such as recreational facilities (tennis courts, basketball courts). Amenities, such as restrooms, multipurpose rooms, community recreation rooms, playgrounds and open lawn/ turf areas, were rated as “fair”.
• Project Priorities. Community engagement workshops have identified a need to repair or replace existing facilities and amenities.

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LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
The PNA+ primarily overlaps with the OSE in the provision and consideration of data related to open space access and equitable distribution of recreational open space facilities. The PNA+ includes the following recommendations and next steps that align with the objectives of the OSE Update:
• Equitable Access. The PNA+ profile highlights uneven park distribution and reliance on small, high-pressure mini-parks. This assessment can directly inform updated OSE maps and policies related to equitable park access in compliance with SB 1425, building upon the existing OSE goals OS 8 and OS 12 related to Park and Recreation Facilities and Use of Recreational Facilities. • Park Upgrades & Facility Maintenance. The Needs Assessment includes a score of each park’s need for repairs, which may inform updates to policies under goal OS 11, which focuses on the provision of a variety of recreation opportunities for all users.
• Specialized Facilities. In public outreach meetings, the community expressed a need for a new dog park and improved recreational amenities. These findings may inform updates to policies under goal OS 11, which focuses on the provision of a variety of recreation opportunities for all users.

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Attachment 3
Redline Implementation Programs
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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
Most Recently amended on _ by Resolution No. _. Originally aAdopted January 12, 2010 by resolution No. 10-R-12725.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................667 Programs ..............................................................................................668 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency...............................668 Development Review and Management.....................................669 Master Plans and Programs.............................................................677 Financing and Budgeting ...............................................................682 Community & Economic Development ........................................683 City Services and Operations .........................................................684 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships.....................685 Public Information and Involvement..............................................686 Natural and Open Space Protection.............................................687 Urban Forest .....................................................................................688 Recharge Groundwater Resources ...............................................688 Water Quality Protection.................................................................688 Improved Air Quality........................................................................688 Park and Recreation Facilities.........................................................689 Park and Recreation Preservation..................................................689 Disabled Access...............................................................................690 Recreational Programs....................................................................690 Use of Recreational Resources.......................................................690 Climate Readiness...........................................................................690 Tribal Coordination ..........................................................................690 Amendments.......................................................................................692 Table of Contents................................................................................667 Programs ..............................................................................................667 City of Beverly Hills General Plan
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General Plan Maintenance and Consistency...............................667 Development Review and Management .....................................668 Master Plans and Programs.............................................................676 Financing and Budgeting................................................................681 Community & Economic Development.........................................683 City Services and Operations..........................................................684 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships .....................684 Public Information and Involvement..............................................686 Amendments .......................................................................................691 Programs
These are the programs that the City will use to implement the general plan goals and policies. Programs are numbered and referenced at the end of their associated policies in the elements.

No. Description Lead/Support Fund

1.0 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency (GPM)

Community
Development
General

The City will undertake periodic revision of the
Housing Element and other elements as required
by state statutes.

Community
Development
General

1.3 General Plan Consistency. Ensure any action, Community Development
General
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program, or project is consistent with the general
plan if, considering all its aspects; it will further the objectives and policies of the general plan and
not obstruct their attainment. To ensure that the
goals and policies of the general plan are
systematically implemented, the actions and
decisions concerning both city programs and
projects, and private development proposals
must be consistent with the general plan. The
City’s capital improvement program and the
projects that implement various infrastructure
master plans, in addition to the City’s
development regulations and development
agreements, must be consistent with the
adopted general plan.
/ All
Departments

2.0 Development Review and Management
(DRM)

2.1 Update Zoning Code and Development
Regulations. Review and revise the Zoning Code
to reflect the general plan’s policies for permitted
uses and development standards. In addition,
regulations to address the following areas must
be included in the Zoning Code:
• Revisit and develop policies addressing
community character and design and
development for each land use category.
• Revisit transitions between residential and
commercial properties, and reinforce
requirements for design excellence.
• Revise and develop requirements and
standards pertaining to the location and
design of development to protect
environmental resources, protect
development, and populations from the risks
of environmental hazards such as
earthquakes and excessive noise.
• Revise and develop standards to promote
pedestrian activity, transit-oriented planning,
development of affordable housing, and
implementation of more environmentally
Community
Development
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Departments
General
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
sustainable buildings and site planning. These
may be accomplished through development
requirements and/or incentives.
• Ensure that requirements for the dedication
of land for roadway improvements,
parklands, and other elements defined by
general plan policies are fulfilled.
• Revise and enhance standards and policies
specified in the Noise Element to protect
sensitive noise receptors, residents, and
businesses from unwanted noise impacts from
traffic, new uses, construction activities, truck
deliveries, and similar sources.
• Require that new commercial or multi-family
residential projects provide on-site open
space or recreational amenities consistent
with the general plan’s policies for on-site
open space and recreational amenities, and
contribute in-lieu fees for the development of
new recreation facilities or enhancement of
existing facilities, or a combination of both, to
meet the demands generated by the
development’s resident population or
employment base.
• Establish and implement development
standards to reduce the “heat island" effects
of new large-scale commercial and
residential developments. Standards may
include cool roofs, installation of reflective
roofs, light colored building materials and
shade trees.
• Prohibit new oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon
substance extraction activities in the City.
• Require existing oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon
substance extraction activities in the City be
phased out during this planning period but
no later than 2030.
• Develop a program to require major
employers to provide child care facilities and
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programs.
• Provide greater regulation for view protection
of significant natural and manmade visual
resources.
• Provide for shared parking facilities in key
areas of the community, such as commercial
areas and near transit hubs.
• Revise Chapter 1 (Noise Regulations) of Title 5
of the City’s Municipal Code to eliminate
current ambient noise level standards in
residential and commercial areas and
replace them with Land Use Noise
Compatibility Guidelines (Appendix B), to
achieve acceptable levels of noise for
specific land uses in the City. Provide a
baseline for mitigating land uses which
exceed acceptable noise levels, and require
new residential developments to implement
measures that address noise compatibility
and noise attenuation during construction.
• Strive to meet a park and open space
standard that is consistent with National
Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
standards for the acquisition of new parks
and open spaces.
• Revise and enhance the City’s Parks Master
Plan to assure that standards for new parks in
the City and open space areas of new
development are designed, constructed,
maintained, and operated pursuant to
sustainable specifications and practices.
• Implement the City’s Sustainable City Plan
promoting responsible management and
effective stewardship of the City’s built and
natural environments, transforming the City
into a model government agency that is
clean, healthy, resource-efficient, and
environmentally conscientious. The
sustainable city plan is in development and
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
programmed to be adopted concurrently
with the updated general plan. Review
sustainable city plan for consistency with the
General Plan and update periodically.
• Assure that parks and recreation facilities
provide for adequate access for persons with
disabilities as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act as well as appropriate
“universal design.”

Open Space Standards
Consider alternative prototypes and standards for
park development in urban areas where limited
land may be available.

Consultation for Biological Resources
Initiate consultation with the appropriate Federal
or State agencies and require a biological survey
prior to the disturbance of any area where there
is the potential for a special-status biological
species, avian migratory or raptor species, or
Community
Development
/ Public
Works
General
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other protected species to be present.

Development Agreements
Encourage development agreements, which
may be prepared as contractual agreements
between the City and developers, to provide
assurances to each party regarding the uses to
be entitled, rules of development, and public
benefits of a development project. The
agreement may include conditions, terms,
restrictions, and requirements for subsequent
discretionary actions, and may specify the timing
and phasing of construction.

Utilities
Require all new developments to be served from
an approved domestic water and sewer system,
and require capacity analysis be provided to the
satisfaction of the City.

Require the use of efficient drainage technology
and best practices and grading plans to reduce
runoff through full compliance with NPDES
permitting requirements.

Provide for the continued development and
expansion of telecommunications systems,
including cable and, as feasible, fiber optics, for
data access, information, and communication
purposes.

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Continue to provide for the undergrounding of
new and existing electrical distribution lines, unless
it is determined not to be economically or
practically feasible in a particular location as a
result of significant environmental or other
constraints.

Study the creation of solar power stations
(photovoltaic stations).

Water Quality
Require that engineering design and construction
practices are adequate to ensure that existing
and new development does not degrade the
City's surface or groundwater supplies.

Develop standards for, and require designated
areas for, the collection and loading of
recyclables.

Require new or renovated multi-family residential
structures to include separate chutes or other
facilities to facilitate separation of recyclable
materials if appropriate.

R.O.W. Consideration for Transit
The City shall review development projects in
consideration of transit right-of-way needs.

2.3 Other Development Regulations and Ordinances. Community Development
General
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Implementation Programs
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
Review and update regulations and ordinances
other than zoning to conform to the general plan.

Historic Preservation
Consider adoption of a local Historic Resources
Ordinance as a framework for the preservation
and documentation of significant historic and
cultural resources in the community. The
ordinance would identify specific actions
designed to preserve, maintain, and promote the
City’s rich inventory of cultural resources,
including:
• Adopting a local register of historic resources
and establishing criteria and procedures to
list properties;
• Maintaining an updated historic resources
inventory, and requiring documentation of
resources that may be approved for
demolition, including establishment of an
archive of historic information and resources;
• Programming to promote the designation
and protection of significant local resources
including residential, and non-residential
properties;
• Exploring establishment of a requirement to
replace commercial buildings that are
demolished, and to extend this provision to
residential buildings at some point in the
future;
• Exploring incentives such as a Mills Act
Ordinance, conservation easements, and
transfer of development rights to promote
preservation of significant resources;
• Establishing disincentives and penalties for
the demolition of significant resources without
benefit of City permits; and
• Programming and partnerships to promote
the wealth of historically significant local
resources.

Flood Control
/ Public
Works
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Implementation Programs
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
Review the Flood Ordinance for consistency with
the general plan and update periodically.

Promote the use of innovative and state-of-theart building techniques as a means to improve housing affordability and sustainability.

Reflect the highest and best available standards
for fire safety design.

Increase the requirement for brush clearance to
increase defensible space around structures in
the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Incorporate the Fire Wise assessment and Joint
Wildland Interface Task Force recommendations
into the City's Fire Code.

Continue implementation of the Hazardous
Building Abatement Ordinance by encouraging
property owners to reinforce and strengthen “at
risk” buildings, including:
• Buildings with tuck-under parking that
constitutes a “soft-story”;
• Wood buildings with short cripple studs under
the first floor;
• Wood buildings constructed without positive
connection from the foundation to the
structure;
Community
Development
/ Fire
General
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Implementation Programs
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
• All pre-1981 on-ductile concrete frame
buildings or “soft-story” buildings three stories
or more in height; and
• Tilt-up concrete wall buildings.

3.0 Master Plans and Programs (MPP)

Public Works/
Community
Development
General,
CIP

3.2 Water Master Plan. Update the City’s Urban
Water Master Plan (UWMP) and related capital
improvement programs, including monitoring its
water reservoirs to:
• Require that all public and private irrigation
systems irrigate at optimum times of the day;
• Adopt state-of-the-art water monitoring
systems to remotely monitor the City's water
usage, leaks, and ruptures;
• Explore new sources of water;
• Address potential shortages in water supply
from the California State Water Project and
the Colorado River;
Public Works Water,
Enterprise
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
• Designate, preserve, and acquire land, if
necessary, for siting future water supply,
storage, and distribution facilities;
• Achieve Federal and State drinking water
regulatory standards;
• Develop a Recycled Water Master Plan;
• Continue to implement existing flood
mitigation activities and programs; and
• Develop water conservation awareness
programs for City staff, community groups,
the public, and other groups.

3.3 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. Continue to
upgrade, inspect, and improve the City’s sewer
infrastructure to minimize deficiencies and reduce
leaks and contamination and annually inspect all
restaurant, hotel, and catering establishments to
ensure that proper disposal standards for fats, oils,
and grease are followed. There will be annual
inspections of the facilities. In addition, undertake
the following actions related to wastewater
management:
• Prepare a Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
to identify system deficiencies, users and
support long term capital planning. This plan
should also address emergency spill
response, preventative maintenance
program; establish legal authority, and
pollution mitigation measures. Until this plan is
completed the City will continue to update
and enforce the City’s standards for the
quality of wastewater discharged into the
system and require all industries/businesses
sewer discharges to comply with the City's
waste discharge requirements and permits;
• Develop an I&I (inflow and infiltration)
program that includes televising a
percentage of all sewer mains annually;
• Continue to require all industries/businesses
sewer discharges to comply with the City's
Public Works Waste
water,
Enterprise
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Implementation Programs
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
waste discharge requirements and permits as
outlined in the City Ordinance; and
• Continue to implement, as appropriate, the
requirements of the NPDES and SCAQMD
regulations, including requiring the use of Best
Management Practices by businesses in the
City.

3.4 Stormwater (Flood) Master Plan. Implement the
Stormwater Master Plan to maintain and upgrade
public storm drains and storage control facilities in
conformance with the updated general plan and
requirements of the NPDES, including actions to
eliminate illegal storm water discharges as
specified in the actions listed below:
• Develop guidelines that limit the percentage
of impermeable surface (such as asphalt) for
large new or renovated public, institutional,
residential, and commercial projects and
require permeable surfaces such as alleys,
parking lots, to be cleaned frequently to
remove debris and residue;
• Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the
City’s Storm Water System Master Plan;
• Develop and maintain a program to install
filters and catch basins for the city storm drain
system and minimize shallow groundwater
from being discharged into the storm water
system as well as investigate other methods
limiting pollutants from entering the drainage
system;
• Establish procedures to use city parks for
storm water capture and recharge using
grading, channeling and subterranean and
other feasible capture methods;
• Require that individual project owners and
operators handle, store, apply, and dispose
all pest control, herbicide, insecticide, and
other similar substances properly;
Public Works Storm
water,
Enterprise
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
• Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the
City’s Storm Water System Master Plan; and
• Require that parking lots and public and
private streets and alleys be cleaned as
frequently as necessary, and in a manner
that minimizes noise and water consumption,
to remove debris and contaminated residue.

Encourage and support regional and statewide
efforts to reduce the solid waste stream including
recycling programs and a reduction in the use of
plastic bags.

Subsequently monitor the implementation of
these programs.

Public Works Solid
Waste,
Enterprise

Community
Development
/ Public
Works
Air
Quality
Improve
ment,
Enterprise

Public Works General ,
Gas Tax,
Transport
ation
Grants,
Prop C,
MTA
Grants,
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Implementation Programs
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
• Study and implement a variety of Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS);
• Develop a Parking Master Plan and the tools
to fund and implement the Plan including
parking assessment districts, congestion
pricing, and other tools to maximize the use
of City resources;
• Prepare and implement a Mobility & Bicycle
Master Plan inclusive of car sharing
opportunities;
• Monitor and manage traffic conditions on
City streets and make necessary
improvements;
• Provide regular street maintenance;
• Work with Metro to support the extension of
the subway and improve transit ridership;
• Continue to offer and actively seek new
methods to provide a wider variety of transit
services;
• Expand the Transportation Demand
Management programs;
• Develop and implement a Neighborhood
Traffic Management Program;
• Require developments to mitigate traffic and
provide multi-modal amenities;
• Ensure that streets are improved to complete
street standards;
• Maintain and enforce truck routes;
• Provide incentives for unbundled and shared
parking, seek public /private partnerships for
parking, and manage parking costs to
reduce vehicle trips;
• Implement Flexible Level of Service
Standards;
• Develop an air quality improvement program
that includes measures such as trip reduction
measures, clean/alternative fuel fleet
vehicles; reduce source emissions, and
protection of sensitive receptors with the
Parking
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California Air Resources Board to identify
ways that it may assist the City with its goal to
reduce air pollution by reducing emissions
from mobile sources;
• Develop and implement a commercial
Parking and Registration Program to inform
and educate the public and the City on the
availability and cost of private commercial
parking in the City; and
• Develop and implement a real time parking
availability and location system for both
public and private parking resources to assist
visitors and residents with locating available
parking spaces.

Community
Services
General

4.0 Financing and Budgeting (FB)

Fees shall be revised as necessary based upon
the results of this analysis and comparative
assessment of other jurisdictions to assure that the
City is competitive with adjacent jurisdictions. The
fees to be reviewed include but are not limited to
the following:
• Water conservation rates;
• Infrastructure improvement fees for water,
All
Departments
User Fees
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
sewer, and storm drain systems;
• Solid waste collection;
• Library service;
• Park and recreation program and service;
• Transportation impact and improvements;
• Special Assessment Districts;
• Building and Safety and Planning Fees;
• Developer fees & development impact fees;
and
• Fines.

4.2 Local, Federal, State, and County Funding.

All
Departments
Federal,
State,
Other
Non-local

All
Departments
Nongovernmental

5.0 Community & Economic Development (CED)

5.1 Housing. Adopt a number of programs that
promote the preservation, conservation and
improvement of housing in the community,
support the development of housing for all
economic segments, support the needs of
special needs households, remove constraints to
housing production and support equal housing
Community
Development
General,
CDBG,
Housing
Trust
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opportunities for all residents.

5.2 Economic Sustainability. Work to maintain a
strong local economy with an emphasis on
commercial industries by:
• Developing an economic sustainability plan;
• Identifying land use and other opportunities
to expand the tax base;
• Ensuring its market position through
marketing, the promotion of green
businesses, assessments of needs and
public/private partnerships;
• Ensuring its development processing is
conducive to producing a high-quality of
infrastructure and services;
• Encouraging the formation of Business
Improvement Districts and business
associations; and
• Encouraging the improvement of business
along major corridors.

Economic
Development
/ Policy and
Managemen
t
General

5.3 Code Enforcement. Continue to aggressively
enforce health and safety, zoning, and other
codes and ordinances that implement the
general plan.

Community
Development
General

6.0 City Services and Operations (CSO)

6.1 Community Services. Continue to provide a full
range of public services including, building
permitting and safety, public safety (fire and
police response and prevention), emergency
All
Departments
General,
Enterprise
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
preparedness and disaster response and
recovery, hazardous waste response/services,
solid waste collection and recycling programs,
community services (parks, libraries, and
recreational facilities and programs),
infrastructure maintenance, human services as
well as cultural resources programs within the
community.

6.2 Technology Applications. Explore the feasibility of new systems and technologies that may
enhance City operations and service to the
public.

All
Departments
General

7.0 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships (ICP)

All
Departments
General

7.2 Federal, State, and Regional Coordination.

All
Departments
General
Air
Quality
Improve
ment
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Implementation Programs
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No. Description Lead/Support Fund
• Metropolitan Water District;
• South Coast Air Quality Management District;
• Southern California Association of
Governments;
• California State Parks;
• National Marine Fisheries Service;
• Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation
Area; and
• Coordinate with the utility providers Southern
Cal Edison and Southern Cal Gas Co. to
publicize programs and incentives to reduce
energy consumption. Southern California Gas
Company and Southern California Edison to
ensure that adequate natural gas and
electrical facilities are available to meet the
demands of existing and future
developments.

All
Departments
General ,
NonGovernmental

8.0 Public Information and Involvement (PII)

8.1 Public Information and Involvement. Continue to
make information available to residents and
businesses regarding City services and programs,
and key community issues. The range of
information to be presented includes: land use
zoning and development processes;
Communicati
ons/ All
Departments
General
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development fees; code compliance; property
and building maintenance and improvement
techniques; financial assistance and affordable
housing programs, public transportation; ridesharing, energy conservation methods, waste reduction, and recycling programs; hazards and
emergency/disaster mitigation preparedness,
evacuation, and response and recovery
protocols and procedures; natural resources and
their value; educational and cultural events and
venues; parks and recreation, health and safety,
and seniors and youth programs; and access to
government services and elected officials. This
information may be presented in flyers and
newsletters that are distributed to households in
the City, senior centers, and community center;
on the City’s webpage; by cable television
broadcasts; in workshops with homeowners
associations, business organizations, and
community groups; and general community
presentations and workshops.

13.0 Natural and Open Space Protection

13.1 Open Space Education. Create an annual
calendar of City events that provides
opportunities for education and engagement
around open space and sustainability to align
with existing programming such as Earth Day,
Arbor Day, and community services events, and
develop metrics to track public participation.

13.2 Rewilding Pilots. Study urban rewilding programs
and explore new ways to support, incentivize,
and potentially fund these efforts, including
expansion of pilot programs such as the Miyawaki
Tiny Forest Pilot, particularly on City-owned Land.

13.3 Pollinator Guidelines. Develop and implement
guidelines for planting pollinator-friendly and
biodiverse species in City-owned open spaces
and recreational areas.

13.4 Natural Community Conservation Plan. Explore
the development of a natural community
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conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

14.0 Urban Forest

14.1 Tree City Accreditation. Pursue yearly Tree City
USA accreditation.

14.2 UFMP Updates. Develop a schedule and
methodology for periodic updates to the UFMP
and establish implementation metrics to be
identified in the plan and used for reporting.

14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy Standards. Work
with Department of Public Works staff to advance
the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for
commercial corridors that may lack shade
coverage

14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Research additional
heat reduction strategies, such as cool
pavement, to accompany tree selection.

15.0 Recharge Groundwater Resources

15.1 Stormwater Capture. Develop guidelines for
implementing stormwater capture strategies in
new development.

16.0 Water Quality Protection

16.1 Garden Handbook. Develop a schedule and
methodology for periodic updates to the Beverly
Hills Garden Handbook to provide the most up-todate landscaping guidance to residents and property owners.

17.0 Improved Air Quality
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17.1 GHG Reduction. Comprehensively review the
City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG
emissions implementation actions to inform
reduction strategies.

17.2 Carbon Neutrality Partnerships. Maintain
partnerships with organizations such as the Clean
Power Alliance to support clean power and
carbon neutrality goals and provide renewable
energy options to residents and businesses.

18.0 Park and Recreation Facilities

18.1 Open Space Access. Develop metrics to assess
increased access to open space for historically
underrepresented communities within the City,
such as increasing the share of residents living
within ½ mile of an open space resource.

18.2 Creative Open Space Strategies. Continue
existing programs and establish new creative
open space strategies and programs including
temporary open streets events, especially in
areas of the City with less access to green space
and parks.

18.3 Cooling Centers. Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers during extreme heat events, and
explore expanding to more facilities, if needed.

19.0 Park and Recreation Preservation

19.1 Facility Needs and Improvements. Complete a
citywide facility needs assessment that includes a
list of the facilities and improvements needed for
each City park – Roxbury, La Cienega and
Greystone Parks in particular – including a funding
program and construction phasing plan.

19.2 Park Maintenance. Develop formal Park
maintenance standards, including metrics for
periodic park and open space evaluation.

19.3 Facility Review. Develop and complete a Citywide review of facility needs every five years.

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20.0 Disabled Access

20.1 ADA Compliance. Update the City’s ADA
Improvement Plan and continue to bring
recreational facilities up to ADA compliance
during capital improvement programs.

21.0 Recreational Programs

21.1 Community Engagement. Establish metrics for
measuring community engagement in
recreational programs, especially for historically
underserved communities.

21.2 Senior Programming. Continue to support
programming efforts focused on equitable
access for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active
Adult Club.

22.0 Use of Recreational Resources

22.2 Expand Bikeways. Support existing efforts to
expand bikeways as outlined in the City’s
Complete Streets Plan.

23.0 Climate Readiness

23.1 Climate Change Assessment. Develop a
schedule and methodology for initiating a City
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to
support future climate strategies and actions.

24.0 Tribal Coordination

24.1 Co-Management. Through government-togovernment consultation, eExplore comanagement opportunities with Tribal communities for land stewardship, Traditional
Ecological Knowledge, community engagement,
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rewilding, and other open space and
recreational efforts.

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Amendments
Date Resolution Description
January 12, 2010 10-R-12725 Adoption of current General Plan Programs
_, 2026 _ Amendments in conjunction with an
update to the Open Space Element
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Attachment 4
Planning Commission Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2111

RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF

AN UPDATED OPEN SPACE ELEMENT AND

IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS OF THE GENERAL PLAN,

AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER

THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills hereby finds, resolves, and determines as follows:

WHEREAS, the State of California requires every municipality to update the Open Space Element of its General Plan to comply with state law and revise its policies, programs and objectives to address those requirements. Pursuant to Government Code section 65565.5, every city must review and update the Open Space Element of the General Plan to address: 1) access to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with environmental justice policies; 2) climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, correlated with the safety element; and 3) rewilding opportunities, correlated with the land use element; WHEREAS, open space in the City of Beverly Hills is comprised of multiple parks, with a total of 145 acres of parkland. Several parks provide recreational facilities, playgrounds, and other amenities that support various community recreational, cultural, educational, and art programs provided by the City or other organizations;
WHEREAS, the City of Beverly Hills recognizes the importance of open space and recreational amenities for the benefit of residents and the broader community alike and has continued to improve park facilities and open space through the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The City also continues to maintain the quality of its parks, seeks opportunities to acquire additional parkland and to reduce barriers to accessing parks;
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WHEREAS, the City of Beverly Hills adopted a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) in 2025 to address methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The plan includes implementation actions to improve air quality, and mitigate impacts from potential hazards such as extreme heat events, wildfire, and flooding events; WHEREAS, the City of Beverly Hills adopted an updated Safety Element in 2022 to comply with state law and include analysis related to the additional housing capacity created by the revised 2021-2029 Housing Element;
WHEREAS, the 2022 Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Park Needs Assessment+ (PNA+) identifies certain portions of the central area of the City, south of Santa Monica Boulevard, with low park access, high percentage of impervious surfaces, and high percentage of elderly;
Section 1. On January 8, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding the updated Open Space Element and Implementation Programs. The Open Space Element and Implementation Programs have been updated to be consistent with recently adopted state law and include goals, policies, and programs to promote equitable access to open space for all residents, build climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, and identify rewilding opportunities. The Commission received a report from staff; reviewed the draft Open Space Element, Implementation Programs, and Legislative Consistency Worksheet; provided comments; and received public testimony.

Section 2. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission reviewed the project in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 -3-
State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. Upon review, the project appears to qualify for a Class 7 Categorical Exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) and Class 8 Categorical Exemption (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) in accordance with the requirements of Sections 15307 and 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines. A Class 7 Categorical Exemption is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies as authorized by state law or local ordinance to assure the maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. A Class 8 Categorical Exemption is applicable to actions taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state or local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment.

The Project consists of the adoption of new or updated regulations related to the protection of natural resources and the environment through the implementation of policies to preserve and enhance open space through rewilding opportunities and climate change mitigation and resilience planning.

Accordingly, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find the project categorically exempt, pursuant to Sections 15307 and 15308 from further environmental review under CEQA.

Section 3. The Planning Commission finds that the proposed Amendments are required because of the benefit to the public interest, health, safety, morals, peace, comfort, convenience, or general welfare, and that such Amendments are consistent with the general objectives, principles, and standards of the General Plan.

Section 4. Based upon the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the updated Open Space Element, substantially as attached hereto as Exhibit Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 -4-
A with authority to staff to make modifications consistent with the Planning Commission’s comments.
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Section 5. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of this resolution, and shall cause this resolution and her Certification to be entered into the Book of Resolutions of the Planning Commission of the City.

Adopted: January 8, 2026

Jeff Wolfe
Chair of the Planning Commission of the City
of Beverly Hills
Attest:

Cindy Gordon, AICP
Secretary of the Planning Commission
Approved As To Form: Approved As To Content:

David M. Snow
Assistant City Attorney

Cindy Gordon, AICP
Assistant Director/City Planner
Community Development Department
EXHIBITS A: Updated Open Space Element (Attachment A: Existing Conditions; Attachment B:

Literature Review)
B: Updated Implementation Programs
C: Legislative Consistency Worksheet
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EXHIBIT A

UPDATED OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
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OPEN SPACE
Most recently amended on __________, by Resolution No. _______. Originally adopted on May 17, 1977 by Resolution No. 77-R-5639 and amended on January 12, 2010 by Resolution No. 10-R-12725.

Table of Contents
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................2 Planning Context..................................................................................................................................................2 Recreation and Parks Facilities 2
Biological Resources 11
Mineral Resources 11
Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions 11
Water Resources 14
Related Documents ...........................................................................................................................................14 Goals and Policies .....................................................................................................................................................15 OS 1 Natural and Open Space Protection. 15
OS 2 Urban Forest. 15
OS 3 Street Trees. 16
OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources. 17
OS 5 Water Quality Protection. 17
OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation. 18
OS 7 Improved Air Quality. 19
OS 8 Park and Recreation Facilities. 20
OS 9 Park and Recreation Preservation. 22
OS 10 Disabled Access. 24
OS 11 Recreational Programs. 24
OS 12 Use of Recreational Resources. 25
Programs.....................................................................................................................................................................25 Attachment A – Open Space Element Update Existing Conditions Maps..........................................................29 Attachment B – Open Space Element Update Literature Review .......................................................................50 Figures
Figure OS1 – Open Space and Community Facilities..............................................................................................4 Figure OS2 – Trails.........................................................................................................................................................5 Figure OS3 – LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area............................................................................................7 Figure OS4 - Park Access and Population Vulnerability...........................................................................................9 Figure OS5 – Priority Areas for Increasing Access ...................................................................................................10 Figure OS6 – Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities..............................................................................13 Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 City of Beverly Hills
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Overview
The City of Beverly Hills is committed to the protection of its rich and diverse street tree network and urban forest, its air and water, and its remaining natural habitat, while providing beneficial recreational opportunities to all community members.

The original element was also developed to provide recommendations for the future acquisition of land for open space, and recreation and parks; criteria for the development of new recreation facilities; and direction for the desired use of existing and future facilities. The original plan was built upon the City’s adopted or informal policies and goals associated with parks, open space and recreation as identified in the 1965 General Plan, the 1973 Interim Open Space Element, and the 1973 Citizens Committee Report. The element was amended in 2026 to comply with Senate Bill 1425 by addressing access to open space for all residents, climate resilience and other co-benefits of open space, and rewilding opportunities.

Planning Context
Context for the conservation of natural resources and provision of recreation and parks services is summarized as follows:

The policies in this section provide for the preservation and enhancement of Beverly Hills’ open space and recreational facilities. The City’s parks contain a variety of recreational facilities, with areas available for organized sporting and social activities. Additional recreational resources include community centers, clubhouses, the Greystone Mansion, the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, school district field sites, and private recreational facilities, including the Beverly Hills Tennis Club, numerous health clubs and spaces, and nearby golf courses. The City has also developed several creative strategies to increase the amount of open space, despite the lack of large sites for potential new open spaces. These include pocket parks, a parklet program, rooftop public spaces, open streets events, shared facilities at Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) schools, landscaped medians, and privately owned public open space at One Beverly Hills, as approved through a development agreement.

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The policies in this section also support consistency with National Recreation and Parks standards, guard against the loss of park lands and open space, promote temporary uses, and ensure that the City’s distinctive tree canopy is maintained. Additional policies reinforce recreational programs available to persons of all ages and abilities. Policies also promote the maintenance of existing amenities and the coordination of joint use agreements to increase the amount of park space available to residents.

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Figure OS1 – Open Space and Community Facilities
Sources: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025. City of Beverly Hills, Parks of Beverly Hills Open Data, data updated as of June 2024.

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Figure OS2 – Trails
Source: LA County Department of Parks and
Recreation, Countywide Trails | County Of Los
Angeles Enterprise GIS, accessed August 2025.

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Access to Parks and Open Space
The Los Angeles County Parks Need Assessment+ (PNA+) was released in 2022 and included a study area profile of the City. As shown in Figure OS3, LA County PNA+ Beverly Hills Study Area, the assessment found that northern portions of the City exhibit low to very low park need while central and southern portions of the City have moderate to high park need. According to the study, 80% of residents live within ½ a mile of a park, which is higher than the Los Angeles County average of 49%. The study also measures park access using a ratio of park acres to residents. Beverly Hills open space access was found to be 1.93 acres per 1,000 residents, lower than the County average of

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Park Need Categories are based on a weighted combination of park acre need (20%), distance to parks (20%), and population density (60%).

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Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries;
High Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low
Park Access; High %
Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High %
Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High %
non-English Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited
Automobile Access; High Traffic
Density)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation
(Limited Active
Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
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Figure OS4 - Park Access and Population Vulnerability
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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Figure OS5 – Priority Areas for Increasing Access
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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Park and Recreation Facilities Programming
The City offers a range of programming at recreation and park spaces serving different abilities and ages. Programming includes aquatics classes for community members of all ages, dance classes, gardening, group games, adult fitness classes, sports leagues, and special events. Specific programming at Greystone Park and Mansion includes play readings, tours, art shows, film screenings, and holiday celebrations. Recreation and Parks also offers special programs such as Earth and Arbor Day celebrations and community service events. The Roxbury Park Community Center hosts many of these events, including health fairs and days of wellness. Arts and Cultural events are also hosted at parks and open spaces in the City, including the Concerts on Cañon performance series at Beverly Cañon Gardens and the Beverly Hills Art Show and Festival Beverly Hills at Beverly Gardens Park. Some recreational programming is held at Beverly Hills High School.

Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
1 The Gottlieb Native Garden is not located within City boundaries and is not a City initiative, although it is a nearby open space resource that residents can access on a limited basis.

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The City of Beverly Hills is located within the South Coast Air Basin(Basin), where the surrounding mountains trap the air and its pollutants in the valleys below. Policies in this section address air quality, including the reduction of greenhouse gases. Air Quality policies provide for the management of various proposed and existing land uses, as well as human activities, to reduce emissions and pollution.

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Figure OS6 – Sensitive Species and Vegetation Communities Source: CDFW (California
Department of Fish and Wildlife).
2018. California Natural Diversity
Database. RareFind Version 5.0
(Commercial Subscription).

Sacramento, California: CDFW,
Biogeographic Data Branch.

Accessed August 2025.
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CND
DB/Maps-and-Data
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Water Resources
The City is located on the Central Coastal Plain of Los Angeles Groundwater Basin (Basin), where the surrounding mountains trap the air and its pollutants in the valleys below. Beverly Hills sources its drinking water from two main supplies: locally treated groundwater and imported surface water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan).

Policies in this section guide development and infrastructure practices intended to protect the City’s surface water and groundwater resources from degradation caused by runoff and pollution.

Related Documents
The Open Space Element relates to many Elements of the City’s General Plan, including the Land Use, Conservation, and Safety Elements. Additionally, many Open Space Goals and Policies align with and are supported by other adopted plans and policies including the Climate Action and Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 City of Beverly Hills
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Adaption Plan (CAAP), Complete Streets Plan, Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Stormwater Capital Improvement Program.

OS 2.1 Trees of Significance. Require the retention of trees of significance (such as heritage trees) by promoting stewardship of such trees and ensuring that the design of development and reuse projects provide for the retention of these trees wherever possible. Where tree removal cannot be avoided, require replacements with an appropriate species. (Imp. 3.8) Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 City of Beverly Hills
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OS 2.2 Manage and Enhance. Ensure that new construction incorporates trees where appropriate, and manages and cares for all publicly owned trees, works to retain healthy trees, and encourages planting appropriate species in appropriate locations. (Imp. 3.8, 14.1)
OS 2.3 Urban Forest Management Plan. Maintain and enhance the City's Urban Forest Management Plan. (Imp. 3.8, 14.2)
OS 2.4 Viability of Commercial Corridors. Balance the desire for street trees along commercial corridors with the need for clearance and visibility, including selection of tree species with appropriate canopies, or that align with the City’s visual identity. (Imp. 3.8, 14.3)
OS 2.5 Urban Heat Island Effects. Promote the selection of appropriate tree species taking into consideration climate resiliency and tree placement that encourages adequate shading to minimize heat island effects. Continue to phase Street Tree Master Plan projects to minimize tree canopy loss. (Imp.

23.1)
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OS 3.2 Periodic Assessment of the Street Tree Master Plan. At appropriate intervals, revisit the Street Tree Master Plan and evaluate goals such as aesthetic effect, tree health, water efficiency, fire safety, sidewalk and underground utility impact, adaptability to future climate conditions, historical character of neighborhood, view impact, and heat-reduction through promotion of shade canopy, especially in areas that may be lacking sufficient shade canopy. (Imp. 3.8, 23.1)
OS 4 Recharge Groundwater Resources. Enhancement of the City’s groundwater recharge system.

OS 5.1 Stormwater Quality. Control sources of pollutants and improve and maintain urban runoff water quality through stormwater protection measures consistent with the Regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, EWMP, and the City’s Stormwater and Urban Runoff Ordinance. (Imp. 2.2, 3.3, 3.4)
OS 5.2 Filters and Screens for Catch Basins. Maintain the catch basin screens and trash capture units. (Imp. 3.4)
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OS 5.3 Beverly Hills Stormwater System Master Plan. Continue to fund and undertake storm drain improvement projects as identified in the City's Stormwater System Master Plan. (Imp. 3.4)
OS 5.4 Removal of Debris. Develop policies requiring the removal of debris and contaminated residue from parking lots, streets, and alleys. (Imp. 3.3, 3.4) OS 5.5 Stormwater Capture and Re-Charge. Consider the use of city parks for stormwater capture and recharge using grading, channeling and subterranean and other feasible capture methods. (Imp. 3.4) OS 5.6 Extensive Landscaping. Require extensive landscaping of open space areas on a property to provide the maximum permeable surface area to increase infiltration, reduce site runoff, control the overland migration of silt, and reduce the amount of surface paving through strategies such as landscaping, bioswales, and native planting to support infiltration efficiency. Provide guidance to property owners on recommended water efficient plant materials. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.4, 3.6, 16.1) OS 5.7 Continue Watershed Education. Implement watershed awareness, water quality educational programs, and continued education in stormwater pollution and abatement for City staff, community groups, the public, and other appropriate groups. (Imp. 3.6, 8.1, 16.1)
OS 5.8 Construction & Post Construction Impacts. Continue to require new construction contractors to comply with the City's Stormwater and Urban Runoff Pollution Control ordinance, which requires erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and control and treatment of post development runoff. (Imp. 2.2, 3.4, 3.6)
OS 5.9 Regional Planning. Continue to work with local, State, and federal agencies and private watershed organizations to improve water quality. (Imp. 7.1,

7.2)
OS 6 Visual Resource Preservation. Maintenance and protection of significant visual resources and aesthetics that define the City.

2.1)
OS 6.3 Landscaping. Require that new development be located and designed to visually complement the urban setting by providing accessible, landscaped entries, courtyards, and plazas. (Imp. 2.1)
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OS 6.4 Minimize Removal of Existing Resources. Require new commercial, office, and residential development to minimize the removal of mature trees and other significant visual resources present on the site. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 3.8) OS 6.5 Standards for New Development. Seek to ensure that new development does not adversely impact the City's unique urban landscape and allows for the preservation of existing open space and wildlife resources. (Imp. 2.1,

Coordinate with SCAQMD to ensure that projects incorporate feasible mitigation measures if those measures are not already provided for through project design. (Imp. 7.2)
OS 7.6 Employer Education Programs. Encourage employers to participate in South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) public education programs. (Imp. 7.2)
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OS 7.7 Maintain Standards. Work with the South Coast Air Quality Management Board to meet state and federal ambient air quality standards. (Imp. 3.6,

OS 8.1 Park and Open Space Standards. Strive to meet National Recreation and Park standards for the provision of parks space based on the community's park needs and the number of residents, as identified in the Los Angeles County Parks Needs Assessment+. (Imp. 2.1, 18.1)
OS 8.2 On-site Amenities or In-Lieu Fees for New Development. Consider requiring developers of large scale new commercial or residential projects that exceed the base FAR through the use of development agreements or other mechanisms to provide on-site publicly accessible open space or recreational amenities, contribute in-lieu fees, or dedicate land for the development of new recreation facilities or enhancement of existing facilities in areas with higher park need to meet the demands generated by the development's resident population or employment base. This requirement would be over and above current open space requirements and current park assessment fees. On-site recreational amenities can consist of public urban plazas or squares where there is the capability for passive and active recreation and outdoor activity. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 4.1) Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 City of Beverly Hills
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OS 8.3 Park and Recreation Taxes. Seek new funding sources to acquire new park land and open space. (Imp. 4.1)
OS 8.4 Parkland Acquisition Criteria. Assess opportunities to acquire additional land at appropriate locations for the development or expansion of parks.

Use the following criteria when considering acquisition for parkland:

OS 8.4a City's identified current and projected needs for recreation and sports facilities
OS 8.4b City's needs for recreation facilities based on location of existing facilities OS 8.4c The preservation of natural resources, historic and tribal resources, and cultural areas (Imp. 24.1)
OS 8.4d Ease of accessibility
OS 8.4e Usability of proposed parklands considering topography and other landform constraints
OS 8.4f Fiscal impact on the General Fund for any immediately needed refurbishments and ongoing maintenance
OS 8.4g The existence of a deficiency in a particular sector of the City (Imp. 18.1) OS 8.4h Potential to improve the aesthetics along a street or in a neighborhood, or to enhance the City's garden quality in general (Imp. 1.3, 6.1) OS 8.4i Potential to improve equitable access to open space in an area of the City that may have less access or with environmental justice considerations (Imp. 18.1, 23.1)
OS 8.4j Potential to support wildlife and rewilding opportunities, including restoration of habitats to create linkages for species movement OS 8.5 Urban Parks. Continue to encourage and allow opportunities for new development to provide small plazas, pocket parks, civic spaces, and other gathering places that are available to the public to help meet recreational demands. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 18.1, 18.2)
OS 8.6 Alternative Funding Sources. Explore alternative private funding sources to augment public funding support for parks, open space, and street trees, including voluntary resident participation. (Imp. 4.3)
OS 8.7 Recreational Parkland Replacement. Protect parkland from nonrecreational uses that result in loss of acreage used for recreational purposes; any loss of park land shall be replaced with acreage suitable for comparable uses so that the City's current park land acreage is not decreased. (Imp. 1.3, 2.1)
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shelters during emergency events such as extreme heat or wildfires and that vulnerable areas have adequate access to cooling centers. (Imp.

OS 8.11 Park Connections. Promote the expansion of bike and pedestrian connectivity and networks to support non-vehicular access to open space and recreational facilities.

OS 8.12 Equitable Open Space. Expand equitable access to open space and recreational programming for everyone including seniors, youth, and people of all abilities, and focus new park development in areas of the City that may have less access to open spaces. (Imp. 18.1, 18.2) OS 8.13 Comfortable Design. Incorporate comfortable facility design for all users, promote holistic community safety in public spaces, and serve varying community members’ needs due to age, physical differences, and abilities.

OS 8.14 Tribal Engagement. Engage with Tribal communities when planning for new open space areas and when there is a possibility for ground disturbing activities during open space development. (Imp. 24.1)
OS 9 Park and Recreation Preservation. The improvement, maintenance, and preservation of existing parks and recreation facilities, and the expansion of indoor recreational facilities, prioritizing areas with the greatest park needs.

OS 9.1 Multimodal Access. Minimize the on-street parking impact of park and recreation activities on surrounding neighborhoods by improving transit and/or bicycle and pedestrian access and by expanding the parking serving Roxbury and La Cienega parks. (Imp. 6.1)
OS 9.2 Review and Update of Facility Needs Assessment. Once a needs assessment has been completed, the list of new facilities and improvements should be reviewed and updated once every five years to reflect changing needs or priorities. (Imp. 1.3, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3)
OS 9.3 Sustainable Practices. Utilize environmentally sustainable practices in the maintenance and development of park facilities to preserve and maintain limited open space resources and support climate resiliency and sustainability. Such practices may include selecting climate-appropriate Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 City of Beverly Hills
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plant materials, building expansion or redesign for energy efficiency, solar heating, cool pavement, sourcing green energy through existing agreements, and exploring opportunities for other energy sources such as geothermal energy, etc. (Imp. 3.6, 17.2, 19.2, 23.1)
OS 9.4 Sustainable Design and Operational Concepts. Use sustainable concepts and practices in the design, materials, and operation of parks in the City, and require sustainable practices to be implemented in open space required in new developments in the City. Such practices may include, but are not limited to, use of drought tolerant plant palettes in landscaping and strategic use of plants for fire protection near areas of wildland fire hazard, external shading of building and parking lots, and landscape design that allows irrigation and stormwater to recharge groundwater systems and filter out pollutants. (Imp. 3.6, 19.1)
OS 9.5 Practices that Promote Sustainability in Use and Programming. Use environmentally sustainable practices in programming at city parks and recreational facilities, including regrowth of turf rather than replanting, and the use of playfields at Beverly Hills schools when possible as substitutes for municipal playfields that are regrowing turf. Offer classes that teach residents sustainable concepts they may use at home. (Imp. 3.6, 6.1, 8.1) OS 9.6 Design Parks and Buildings to Maximize Views of the Open Space and Minimize Impacts to Residential Uses. Require public buildings that include open space and recreational components to be designed to minimize the perception of mass and allow visibility of the open space areas from the public right of way as much as practical, and to include noise and impact mitigation measures in its design to minimize impacts to adjacent residential uses. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2, 2.4)
OS 9.7 Specialized Facilities. Support the development of new, or improvement to existing, recreational facilities to meet the community’s needs and desires as identified via public outreach, including the Park Needs Assessment process.

OS 9.9 Inundation Resilience. Support open space and public facilities design to mitigate inundation hazards such as permeable surfaces.

OS 9.10 Earthquake Preparedness. Continue to support open space and recreation areas as critical evacuation areas for earthquakes.

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OS 10 Disabled Access. Parks and recreation facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

6.1, 21.1)
OS 11.4 Public/Private Partnerships. Form partnerships with other public and private organizations to optimize the services and programs available to youth in the City. (Imp. 7.3)
OS 11.5 Adult Recreational Programs. Continue to provide a variety of quality enrichment and recreational programs for the adult population that promote health and wellness, development and/or enhancement of skills and talents, extend learning opportunities, promote sportsmanship, and provide unique opportunities to engage in new activities. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1) OS 11.6 Promote a Variety of Quality Programs for Seniors. Continue to provide a variety of quality services and programs that meet social, recreational, and health needs of the senior population. (Imp. 6.1, 21.1, 21.2) OS 11.7 Promote Programs That Are Financially Self Sustaining. Design programs to be financially self-sustaining so that cost is not a limiting factor in participation, covering all direct expenses and administrative overhead costs to the extent feasible. (Imp. 6.1)
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OS 12 Use of Recreational Resources. Maximizing use of the community's recreational resources.

No. Description

13.0 Natural and Open Space Protection

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No. Description

13.3 Pollinator Guidelines. Develop and implement guidelines for planting pollinator-friendly and biodiverse species in City-owned open spaces and recreational areas.

13.4 Natural Community Conservation Plan. Explore the development of a natural community conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

14.0 Urban Forest

14.1 Tree City Accreditation. Pursue yearly Tree City USA accreditation.

14.2 UFMP Updates. Develop a schedule and methodology for periodic updates to the UFMP and establish implementation metrics to be identified in the plan and used for reporting.

14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy Standards. Work with Department of Public Works staff to advance the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for commercial corridors that may lack shade coverage.

14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Research additional heat reduction strategies, such as cool pavement, to accompany tree selection.

15.0 Recharge Groundwater Resources

15.1 Stormwater Capture. Develop guidelines for implementing stormwater capture strategies in new development.

16.0 Water Quality Protection

17.0 Improved Air Quality

17.1 GHG Reduction. Comprehensively review the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG emissions implementation actions to inform reduction strategies.

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18.0 Park and Recreation Facilities

18.3 Cooling Centers. Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers during extreme heat events, and explore expanding to more facilities, if needed.

19.0 Park and Recreation Preservation

19.2 Park Maintenance. Develop formal Park maintenance standards, including metrics for periodic park and open space evaluation.

19.3 Facility Review. Develop and complete a City-wide review of facility needs every five years.

20.0 Disabled Access

20.1 ADA Compliance. Update the City’s ADA Improvement Plan and continue to bring recreational facilities up to ADA compliance during capital improvement programs.

21.0 Recreational Programs

21.1 Community Engagement. Establish metrics for measuring community engagement in recreational programs, especially for historically underserved communities.

21.2 Senior Programming. Continue to support programming efforts focused on equitable access for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active Adult Club.

22.0 Use of Recreational Resources

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22.2 Expand Bikeways. Support existing efforts to expand bikeways as outlined in the City’s Complete Streets Plan.

23.0 Climate Readiness

23.1 Climate Change Assessment. Develop a schedule and methodology for initiating a City Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment to support future climate strategies and actions.

24.0 Tribal Coordination

24.1 Co-Management. Explore co-management opportunities with Tribal communities for land stewardship, community engagement, rewilding, and other open space and recreational efforts.

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Attachment A – Open Space Element Update Existing Conditions Maps
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Open Space Element Update
Existing Conditions Maps
City of Beverly Hills
October 2025
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Open Space and Community
Facilities
Findings
• The City of Beverly Hills (City) has 28 identified open space and community facilities sites, including large recreation centers, public school facilities, linear park space, open spaces with historical landmark properties and public facilities, mini-parks, landscaped medians, and privately owned gardens.
• Parks are well distributed throughout the city, offering accessible green space in multiple neighborhoods.
• 4.5 acres of publicly-accessible botanical and sculpture gardens are planned at One Beverly Hills (#18), at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards.
• There are two landscaped medians, which are located along Sunset Blvd (#25) and Burton Way (#26).
• Beverly Hills Unified School District sites (#20-24) have been identified as community facilities.
• A privately owned open space, Gottlieb Garden (#28), is accessible through scheduled tours. The Gottlieb Garden is a National Wildlife Federation certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat, and a designated Pollinator Habitat.
• La Cienega and Roxbury Parks have undergone upgrades and ongoing maintenance since 2010.

Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Current and Planned Parks, Amenities, and Facilities
Park Name Address Acres Amenities
Arnaz Park 151 N Arnaz Drive 0.16 Public art, playground, public seating Beverly Canon Gardens Park 241 N Cannon Drive 0.78 Public art, public seating and dining tables, public wifi and power outlets, walkways, landscaping, green space
Beverly Gardens Park 9439 Santa Monica Boulevard 21.50 Public art, restrooms, public seating, landscaping, green space Coldwater Canyon Park 1100 Coldwater Canyon Drive 5.20 Community Center, playground, restrooms, recreational pathways, fitness areas, public art, public seating and dining tables, landscaping, green space Crescent Mini Park 154 N Crescent Drive 0.26 Public art, public seating Greystone Park and Mansion 905 Loma Vista Drive 18.35 Public art, public seating, green space, landscaping Hamel Mini Park 214 S Hamel Drive 0.15 Playground, public seating La Cienega Park 8400 Gregory Way 17.90 Community center, upgraded recreation fields/courts, fitness areas, playground, restrooms, landscaping, green space
Maltz Mini Park 9800 Sunset Boulevard 1.20 Public art, public seating, landscaping, green space Oakhurst Mini Park 120 S Oakhurst Drive 0.16 Public seating, green space Reeves Mini Park 125 S Reeves Drive 0.47 Public seating, public art, playground, landscaping, green space Rexford Mini Park 354 N Rexford Drive 0.45 Public seating, public art, landscaping, green space Rexford Reservoir 9598 W Sunset Boulevard 2.03 Green space Roxbury Park Community Center 471 S Roxbury Drive 14.10 Playground, upgraded recreation fields/courts, public seating, dining tables, outdoor furniture, community center, restrooms, landscaping, greenspace Sierra Park 725 Sierra Drive 0.25 Outdoor furniture, landscaping Will Rogers Memorial Park 9050 Sunset Boulevard 3.83 Recreational pathways, public seating, restrooms, landscaping, greenspace Dog Park 350 Foothill Road 0.26 Animal playgrounds
One Beverly Hills Botanical and Sculpture Garden* 9600 Wilshire Boulevard 4.5 Public art, public seating, landscaping, greenspace *Under Construction – Privately Owned Publicly Accessible Open Space Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Current and Planned Parks, Amenities, and Facilities
Park Name Address Acres Amenities
Virginia Robinson Gardens 1008 Elden Way 6 Landscaping, greenspace El Rodeo Elementary School 605 Whittier Drive 6.3 Community facility Beverly Hills High School 241 S Moreno Drive 18.9 Community facility Beverly Visa Middle School 200 S Elm Drive 5.28 Community facility Horace Mann Elementary School 8701 Charleville Boulevard 5.09 Community facility Hawthorne Campus 624 N Rexford Drive 5.1 Community facility Sunset Blvd Median Sunset Boulevard 3.22 Landscaping, greenspace Burton Way Median Burton Way 3.22 Landscaping, greenspace Franklin Canyon Orange Grove 1300 N Beverly Drive 4.3 Public seating, public art, playground, landscaping, green space Gottlieb Garden 1356 Laurel Way 1 Landscaping, greenspace, private space Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Findings
• Beverly Hills’ park needs are assessed in Study Area
Profile #167 in the County’s PNA+.
• Areas north of Santa Monica Boulevard (containing
Greystone Mansion and Park, Coldwater Canyon
Park, Maltz Park, Will Rogers Memorial Park, Sierra
Park) are designated moderate to very low park need.
• Areas south of Santa Monica Boulevard (containing
Roxbury Park, La Cienega Park, and several Mini
Parks) are designated moderate to high park need.
• While most of the city has high park accessibility
(within ½ mile walk of a park), park acreage and
population density contribute to higher levels of park
need in the neighborhoods south of Santa Monica
Boulevard.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, 2022 Park Needs Assessment+, Appendix A “City of Beverly Hills Study Area Profile (2016)”.

PARK NEED CATEGORIES
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Park Access and Composite
Population Vulnerability
Methodology Summary
• Composite Population Vulnerability scores from the PNA+ assess a census tract’s vulnerability level from zero to four based on how many of the four dimensions (Social, Transportation, Health, Environmental) have multiple individual indicators scored in the lowest (most vulnerable) 25th percentile statewide for that tract.
• Social barriers to accessing outdoor opportunities include:
– High poverty rate, high unemployment rate, majority-minority population, high percentage of young children, high percentage of elderly residents, high percentage of non-English speaking residents, and high percentage of single-parents
• Transportation barriers to accessing outdoor opportunities include:
– Limited active commuting, limited automobile access, limited public transit access, high traffic density, and high pedestrian injuries
• Health vulnerability includes:
– Low life expectancy at birth, high pollution levels
• Environmental vulnerability includes:
– Low park access, low tree canopy, high percentage of impervious surface, high number of excessive heat days, and high urban heat island index score
Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile
Buffer
Composite Population Vulnerability
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (Limited
Active Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High % nonEnglish Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited Automobile
Access; High Traffic Density)
• Environmental (Low Park Access;
High % Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High % Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries; High
Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Park Access and Composite
Population Vulnerability
Findings
• Four census tracts within Beverly Hills are considered vulnerable in one or more dimensions.
• No areas in the city are considered vulnerable in all four dimensions.
• Areas considered vulnerable in three dimensions are generally within a ¼ mile radius of parks, except the areas south of Charleville Blvd between Doheny Dr and Robertson Blvd, and west of Doheny Dr surrounding Burton Way.
• The areas north of Santa Monica Blvd/west of N Beverly Dr and north of Wilshire Blvd/east of Doheny Drive are only considered vulnerable in the transportation dimension and the social dimension, respectively.
• Specific vulnerability indicators for each census tract are noted on the map. Indicators of vulnerability appearing across multiple census tracts include high percentage of elderly residents, high pedestrian injuries, high traffic density, low park access, and high percentage of impervious surfaces.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

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City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile
Buffer
Composite Population Vulnerability
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (Limited
Active Commuting; High
Pedestrian Injuries)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (High % Elderly; High % nonEnglish Speaking)
• Transportation (Limited Automobile
Access; High Traffic Density)
• Environmental (Low Park Access;
High % Impervious Surfaces)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Social (Low % two-parent
households; High % Elderly)
Moderate Vulnerability:
• Transportation (High
Pedestrian Injuries; High
Traffic Density)
• Health (High Pollution
Levels)
• Environmental (Low Park
Access; High % Impervious
Surfaces)
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Priority Areas for Increasing
Access to Regional Recreation
Findings
• Priority Areas for Increasing Access to Regional
Recreation are identified in the PNA+ as areas with:
– High levels of social and transportation barriers
– High levels of health and environmental
vulnerability
– Low proximity to regional recreation sites
– Low visitorship rates to regional recreational
sites
• The PNA+ did not identify priority areas within the
city; however, some are located abutting and closely
adjacent to the city boundaries.
• A ¼ mile buffer of the City’s parks indicates that the City’s parks serve priority areas within neighboring
jurisdictions.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Needs Assessment+, 2022; PNA+ Map Viewer, accessed August 2025.

City Boundary
Parks
Quarter Mile Buffer
Priority Areas for Increasing Access to Regional Recreation LEGEND
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Bike/Transit Access
Findings
• Parks south of Sunset Blvd generally are well
served by bike and transit infrastructure.
• Coldwater Canyon Park and Greystone Park
and Mansion, the two parks north of Sunset
Blvd, generally require driving a car.

Source: City of Beverly Hills, Virtual Beverly Hills,
accessed August 2025.

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Parks
Bus Stops
Class 2 Bike Lane
Class 3 Bike Route
Class 4 Separated Bikeway
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 LA County Regional Trails
Findings
• 17 LA County regional trails in the Franklin Canyon
and Higgins Canyon areas north of the city.
• While outside of the city boundaries, these regional
trails act as an essential tool to allow for equitable
access to recreation and nature.
• Within Franklin Canyon, there are numerous amenities
such as picnic areas, nature centers, restrooms, and
event centers.
• Numerous trails allow access to both Franklin Canyon
and upper Franklin Canyon Reservoirs.
• No trails were identified in the southern portions of the city or surrounding areas, and the urban south has
little direct trail access.

Source: LA County Department of Parks and Recreation, Countywide Trails | County Of Los Angeles Enterprise GIS, accessed August 2025.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Sensitive Species and Vegetation
Communities
Findings
• Multiple sensitive plant and wildlife species have been identified within a 5- mile radius of Beverly Hills.
• Sensitive plant species require special management due to their vulnerability, and may have declining populations, limited distribution, or are at risk of becoming threatened or endangered.
• Sensitive wildlife species are populations of an animal that are native to California that have been listed as Federally threatened or endangered, experiencing or formerly experiencing population decline, or whose naturally small populations exhibit high susceptibility to risk from any factors. • Plant species identified within the city include Braunton’s milk-vetch (1) and sensitive wildlife species identified within the city include the hoary bat (36), Busck’s gallmoth (29), and the south coast garter snake (41). • Plant species identified just outside of the city include Braunton’s milk-vetch (1), Greta’s aster (8), and Plummer’s mariposa-lily (13). • Sensitive wildlife species identified just outside of the city include the American bumblebee (27), Busck’s gallmoth (29), Crotch’s bumble bee (34), hoary bat (36), and the south coast garter snake (41).
• The Beverly Hills Garden Handbook is a resource for residents on creating mini-watersheds to capture, clean, and store rainwater and promote local pollination with wildlife.

Source: CDFW (California Department of Fish and Wildlife). 2018. California Natural Diversity Database. RareFind Version 5.0 (Commercial Subscription). Sacramento, California: CDFW, Biogeographic Data Branch. Accessed August 2025. https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Maps-and-Data
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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Sensitive Species and Vegetation
Communities
Sources:
“Observation of Astragalus brauntonii -- Calflora.” The Calflora Database, a non-profit organization. 2025. https://www.calflora.org/entry/occdetail.html?seq_num=mu31767. Accessed October 2025 “Hoary Bats” National Park Service. Hoary Bats (U.S. National Park Service). Accessed October 2025. “South Coast Gartersnake – Thamnophis sirtalis ssp” 2016. South Coast Gartersnake - Thamnophis sirtalis ssp.

Accessed October 2025
Braunton’s milk-vetch Hoary bat South coast gartersnake Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Species Connectivity
Findings
• The hillside areas in and around the city have ‘diffuse’ species movement, indicating few barriers to movement.

These areas should be maintained as a refuge for
species movement.
• The urbanized areas of the city have impeded flow to
movement, indicating strong movement barriers.

Habitats should be restored in these areas to create
linkages for species movement.

Source: University of California, Los Angeles, Institute of Environment and Sustainability Quantifying and Validating Habitat Connectivity Across Greater Los Angeles, 2024
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Beverly
Hills
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Regional Watershed Map
Findings
• Beverly Hills is located within the Ballona Creek
Watershed.
• The Benedict Canyon channel is identified as a
major channel that runs through the city, along
with Coldwater and Rexford Channels.
• Stone Canyon and Upper and Lower Franklin
Reservoirs are north of the city at a higher
elevation.
• The city’s storm drain system connects to the
major channels that drain to the Pacific Ocean.

Source: LA County Public Works, Ballona Creek &
Other Urban Watersheds Map, 2007
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Flood & Inundation Hazard
Findings
• The city is in a “Zone X,” defined by FEMA
as an “area of minimal flood hazard.”
• The city is not located within a 100-year or
200-year flood plain zone.
• The city is not considered to be
geographically located within a Special
Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within the
Ballona Creek watershed.
• The city lies in the inundation path of the
Lower Franklin Canyon Reservoir,
Greystone Reservoir, and Mullholland
Dam, placing areas of the city at risk in
the event of a breach of this reservoir.

There is an opportunity to incorporate
green stormwater infrastructure into parks
to provide relief.

AH: Areas with a 1% annual chance of shallow flooding.

D: Areas with possible but undetermined flood hazards. No flood hazard analysis has been conducted.

X: Zone that corresponds to areas outside of the 500-year flood or areas protected from the 100-year flood by levees.

Flood insurance is available but not required.

Flood Hazard Map Inundation Hazard Map
Sources: Beverly Hills Safety Element, adopted 1975
and amended 2022. Public Review Draft Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025.

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Findings
• This map from the Stormwater Capital Improvements Program (CIP) shows proposed stormwater compliance projects distributed across multiple EWMP (Enhanced Watershed Management
Program) subwatersheds within Beverly Hills.
• Proposed projects include sidewalk vaults, street median bioretention, curbside extensions, permeable pavements, and subsurface storage.
• City parks can support and complement these CIP projects by providing large, permeable, publicly controlled spaces for additional stormwater capture, infiltration, and treatment.
• Roxbury Park and Rexford Mini Park have been identified as parks for subsurface storage projects.
• Sunset Blvd and Rodeo Dr have been designated for street median bioretention projects in the street median, which can enhance landscaping opportunities for pollinators. The Beverly Hills Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) also addresses pollinator-friendly landscaping and green stormwater infrastructure such as bioswales.

Sources: City of Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills Stormwater Capital Improvements Program Figure ES-3, 2019. Beverly Hills
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, pp. 98 & 104, 2025.

Sidewalk
Vaults
Median Bioretention
Curb Extensions
Permeable Pavement
Subsurface Storage
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105111
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109111
EWMP Subwatersheds
City
Boundary
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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Findings
• The City’s 2025 public review draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan shows a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
(VHFHSZ), extending approximately 1-2 blocks south of
Sunset Blvd.
• This is an update to the City’s 2018 VHFHSZ map, which shows the Very High zone ending north of Sunset Blvd.
• Seven parks and community facilities are located within the City’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, including:
– Coldwater Canyon Park
– Fire Station 2 Open Space
– Greystone Park and Mansion
– Maltz Park
– Will Rogers Memorial Park
– Rexford Reservoir
– Sierra Park
• Reinforcing appropriate planning and design at these parks will continue to be important for wildfire resilience.

Source: City of Beverly Hills, Public Review Draft Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2025; 2018 VHFHSZ map.

Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) efforts
• The BHFD has plans to remove city-owned trees within the VHFHSZ that they have evaluated as being hazardous to fire spread.
• California Fire Code Chapter 49 provides guidance to create firesafe community open space. Key Aspects of Chapter 49 include:
• Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Areas where structures meet wildland vegetation, requiring measures to mitigate fires originating in either direction.
• Defensible Space: A 100-foot zone around homes and
structures that requires the removal of flammable materials, • Fire-Resistant Materials: Buildings must use fire-resistant roofing, windows, and other elements to prevent ember ignition. • Fire Protection Plans: WUI projects must include fire protection, landscaping, and long-term vegetation management plans.
• Land Use & Building Standards: Set requirements for new construction and modifications to improve wildfire resistance. • Local Jurisdiction Variations: While the California Fire Code provides baseline requirements, local jurisdictions may adopt stricter regulations for defensible space and other measures.

Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Extreme Heat
Findings
• All Beverly Hills census tracts are below the 50th
percentile for projected extreme heat days, with most
tracts projected to experience 13-14 days above 90
degrees Fahrenheit.
• Three tracts in the eastern portion of the city east of Doheny Dr are in the 28th percentile for extreme heat,
projected to experience 30 days above 90 degrees
Fahrenheit.
• Overall, the city is in the 13th percentile for extreme heat statewide. Being in the 13th percentile means the city
experiences fewer extreme heat days than 87% of
other locations in the state, indicating a relatively low vulnerability.
• Roxbury Park Community Center, La Cienega Park
Cooling Center, and Beverly Hills Public Library are
cooling centers for community members.

Source: Public Health Alliance of Southern California/UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, California Healthy Places Index: Extreme Heat Edition, 2022, accessed August 2025.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Tree Canopy Coverage
Findings
• Tree canopy coverage varies throughout the
city, with higher canopy coverage in the
residential neighborhoods north of Santa
Monica Blvd.
• The 2022 Urban Forest Management Plan
(UFMP) found that the overall tree canopy
coverage is 26% within Beverly Hills.
• The UFMP highlights that tree canopy on
public land accounts for 6.8% of the City’s
land cover.
• Generally, areas south of Santa Monica
Blvd have lower canopy coverage. The
lowest levels of tree canopy reflect higherintensity commercial development in the Golden Triangle, where factors such as
limited parkway and tree well width, limited
setbacks, and larger building forms
constrain available planting area and
outward canopy growth for mature trees.

Source: Trees at Work, TreeCanopy.US, accessed August 2025.

City of Beverly Hills, Urban Forest Management Plan, 2022, p.14 LEGEND
Current Canopy
0% 50% 100%
Golden
Triangle
Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica Blvd
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Findings
• The city has a well-distributed street tree
inventory with consistent tree plantings,
particularly along residential streets.
• In the northern hillside areas, street trees
are less uniformly distributed, likely due to
limited planting space in the public right-ofway, curvilinear street patterns, and hillside topography.
• Street tree plantings are also consistently
distributed along Wilshire Boulevard, where
higher-intensity development and limited
sidewalk space constrain planting
opportunities.

LEGEND
City Boundary
Parks
Street Trees
Golden
Triangle
Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica Blvd
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Open Space Element
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Attachment B – Open Space Element Update Literature Review Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Open Space Element Update
Literature Review
City of Beverly Hills
October 2025
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 General Plan – Land Use Element
Adopted in 1977, Amended in 2010
• The Land Use Element establishes Beverly Hills’ vision for how land should be used, developed, and conserved over time. It balances residential location, commercial vitality, civic needs, and regional coordination.
• The document supports new housing while respecting the existing character and scale of both single- and multi-family neighborhoods.
• The Land Use Element’s goals focus on maintaining long-term community stability, protecting neighborhood identity, guiding compatible development, supporting diverse commercial districts, and encouraging mixed-use development. • It reinforces the Open Space Element (OSE) by calling for the expansion of parks, greenways, plazas, integrating open space into neighborhoods and commercial areas, ensuring equitable access, and promoting green infrastructure (street trees, landscaped medians).
• The following goals in the Land Use Element contain policies related to the OSE:
– LU 2: Community Character and Quality
– LU 7: Multi-Family Residential Neighborhoods
– LU 13: Public and Quasi-Public Uses Supporting Resident Needs – LU 16: Social Sustainability and Equity
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Adopted in 1977, Amended in 2010
The following policies in the Land Use Element support and reinforce the goals of the Open Space Element by promoting the expansion and integration of open spaces throughout private and public land.
• LU 2.1 and LU 2.2 emphasize preserving neighborhood character through open spaces and enhancing green infrastructure like trees, medians, and parks. • LU 7.2 requires new multi-family housing to include usable private and/or public open space and encourages the inclusion of other on-site recreational facilities. And community meeting spaces.
• LU 13.10 calls for expanding parks, greenways, and alternative urban park models. • LU 16.4 promotes the provision of plazas and public gathering spaces through capital improvement or development requirements.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 General Plan – Conservation Element
Adopted in 1989, Amended in 2010
• The Conservation Element serves as Beverly Hills’ guide for conserving and managing natural resources and utility systems (water, wastewater, storm drainage, solid waste, energy, and telecommunications).
• The Element intends to promote sustainable, safe, and efficient infrastructure and environmental practices that support long-term community health, livability, and resilience. • The Conservation Element’s key goals focus on water resources, wastewater and stormwater management, solid waste and recycling, energy use, and telecommunication systems.
• It overlaps with the Open Space Element (OSE) primarily in the discussion of open space dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and the managed production of resources.
• The following goals in the Conservation Element contain policies related to the OSE:
– Con 1: Water Supply System
– Con 2: Water Conservation Through System Improvements – Con 3: Water Conservation Through Reduced Consumption – Con 6: Groundwater Recharge
– Con 8: Public Safety
– Con 10: Storm Drainage System
– Con 11: Storm Drainage System that Preserves Water Quality – Con 12: Storm Drainage Toxicity
– Con 22: Conservation of Natural Resources
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Adopted in 1989, Amended in 2010
The following policies from the Conservation Element support and reinforce goals of the Open Space Element by promoting green infrastructure, integrating water, waste, and energy conservation strategies into the City’s open space network, and supporting the ecological functions of parks and open areas.
• CON 1.2, CON 1.4, and CON 1.7 support the City infrastructure to providing a highquality water storage system. • CON 2.5 promotes water conservation through installation of drought-tolerant landscaping for all private and city landscaping and parkways. • CON 3.7 and CON 3.9 support water conservation measures for public facilities and promote water-efficient landscaping.
• CON 6.2 and CON 6.3 promote methods on how recharge the City's groundwater resources.
• CON 8.3, CON 10.3 supports City infrastructure and new development protect water quality and community health.
• CON 11.2 and CON 11.3 support the use of landscaping techniques that help reduce pollutants and do not degrade the quality of the City’s overall water system. • CON 12.2 and CON 12.6 promote the use of permeable surfaces and City parks for stormwater capture and recharge ground water supplies.
• CON 22.1 and CON 22.2 open space preservation and street tree management further align with open space goals.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 General Plan – Safety Element
Adopted in 1975, Amended in 2022
• The Safety Element aims to protect Beverly Hills from natural and man-made hazards, including earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous materials, and disasters.
• It sets policies and strategies to reduce risks to life, property, and the economy, integrating fire prevention and seismic safety measures with a focus on preparedness and resilience.
• The Safety Element’s goals focus on fire safety, seismic safety, flood protection, hazardous material regulation, and strong disaster response systems. • It overlaps with the Open Space Element primarily in consideration of open space for public health and safety.
• The following goals in the Safety Element contain policies related to the Open Space Element:
– S 1: Protection of Life and Property
– S 3: Existing and New Development and Redevelopment
– S 4: Protection from Flood Hazards
– S 5: Protection from Geologic Hazards
– S 7: Preparation for Natural or Manmade Disasters
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Adopted in 1975, Amended in 2022
The following policies from the Safety Element support and reinforce goals of the Open Space Element by promoting fire-safe landscaping, defensible space, ecological restoration, flood control through green infrastructure, slope stabilization, evacuation/staging in parks, and climate adaptation through urban greening.
• S 1.2, S 1.3, and S 1.5 aim to reduce wildfire risks through property maintenance, defensible space, and hazard mitigation.
• S 3.7, S 3.9, and S 3.11 prohibit the planting of certain vegetation, integrate defensible open areas into fire protection plans, and support post-wildfire ecological restoration.
• S 4.1, S 4.2, and S 4.3 promote permeable surfaces and stormwater controls, positioning open space as green infrastructure. • S 5.1 enforces seismic and geologic safety on hillsides. • S 7.5, S 7.11, S 7.12, and S 7.16 highlight parks and open space as tools for emergency management, evacuation, education, and climate adaptation, underscoring their dual role as amenities and resilience assets.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
• The CAAP is a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and preparing the City for climate change impacts, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
• It combines mitigation measures (reducing emissions) with adaptation strategies (preparing for climate impacts) and was shaped through extensive community engagement.
• The CAAP primarily overlaps with objectives of the Open Space Element Update by addressing Improved Air Quality (OS 7) and climate resilience through the identification of climate adaptation strategies, such as increased green spaces and tree canopy cover, protection of water resources, and the role of open space in wildfire and flood mitigation strategies.
• The CAAP can directly inform updated OSE policies related to climate resilience to reach compliance with SB 1425.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP)
Adopted in 2025
The following adaptation measures from the CAAP contain implementation actions related to the Open Space Element:
• Improved Air Quality through Reduced GHG Emissions. Many Emissions Reduction Strategies and related Measures and Implementation Actions throughout the CAAP support implementation of the policies under Open Space Element Goal related to improved air quality (OS 7). • Heat Mitigation and Increased Safety/Resilience. The CAAP includes actions on expanding tree canopy and shade (HM 1.5, HM 1.6, HM 1.7) and encouraging reflective surfaces and cool pavement practices to reduce the urban heat island effect and improve comfort in the public realm (HM 1.2, HM 1.3). The CAAP’s material-level strategies support implementation of the Open Space Element’s policy framework for heat reduction and sustainability, including goals (OS 2 and OS 3).
• Wildfire Mitigation. The CAAP promotes fire-resilient landscaping (WE

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Adopted in 2025
• Miyawaki Tiny Forest Pilot Project. WE 2.2 focuses on planting dense, diverse native forests in small urban spaces to accelerate forest growth and mature ecosystems in a few years. It supports the implementation of OSE goals OS 1, OS 2, OS 5, and OS 9 related to Natural and Open Space Protection, Urban Forest, Water Quality Preservation, and Park and Recreation Preservation.
• Pollinator-friendly Treatments. The CAAP promotes the planting of native species, focusing on plants that promote local pollination with bees and butterflies (HM 1.7). These strategies can inform new and updated OSE policies related to pollinator-friendly and native planting practices.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
The Complete Streets Plan is a long-term plan for managing streets that serve all modes of transportation, including walking, bicycling, transit, and driving.

By outlining policies, infrastructure priorities, and an action plan tied to the upcoming Metro D Line extension, the plan positions Beverly Hills to enhance mobility, expand public space, and qualify for funding while aligning with broader goals in the General Plan, including the Open Space Element. The Plan’s goals focus on the following:
• Safety First
• Mobility for All Modes
• Equity & Accessibility
• Connectivity
• Sustainability & Environment
• Health & Wellness
• Economic Vitality
• Technology & Innovation
• Community Engagement
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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Complete Streets Plan
Adopted 2021
The Complete Streets Plan complements the Open Space Element by promoting accessibility of public spaces for all users, including those who use alternative modes of transportation. The following strategies from the Complete Streets Plan align with the Open Space Element:
• Expand Bikeways. The Complete Streets Plan proposes new and improved bicycle lanes and protected routes that connect residential neighborhoods to schools, parks, and Metro stations (B2-2). These proposed improvements support the implementation of OSE goal OS 8, which focuses on making parks more accessible through active transportation and reducing vehicle emissions around open spaces.
• Sidewalks as Opportunity Areas. Sidewalks will be improved for more space, accessibility, and comfort with street furniture, street trees, and shaded travel paths (T1-1). These proposed improvements support implementation of OSE goals OS 2 and OS 3 by strengthening the role of tree canopy and greenery as part of the open space network for Beverly Hills.
• Public Gathering Spaces. The Complete Streets Plan supports the creation of small-scale open spaces, such as converted curbside areas or expanded sidewalks, to expand opportunities for outdoor seating, greenery, and community activities (P2-7, P3-1). These proposed improvements support the implementation of the OSE goal OS 8 by adding new types of public gathering and recreation areas in accessible locations to help meet recreational needs.

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Adopted 2021
• Green Infrastructure. The Complete Streets Plan suggests that streetscape projects should integrate environmental design like permeable paving, rain gardens, and tree wells to manage stormwater and reduce heat (V3-10, V3-11, V3-12). These proposed improvements support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2, OS 3, OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9 by embedding climate resilience and sustainable water practices into the public realm.
• Safe Routes to Parks & Schools. The Complete Streets Plan recommends programs that provide safe walking and bike routes to schools and parks through better crossings, traffic calming measures, and signage for children and families (B4-10). These proposed programs support the implementation of OSE goals OS 8 and OS 10 by improving equitable and safe access to recreational areas and public open space.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Adopted 2022
The UFMP provides the City’s current urban forest status (an overall tree canopy cover of 26% and public tree cover of 6.8%) and a longterm framework for maintaining, protecting, and enhancing Beverly Hills’ Street trees and overall urban canopy. The UFMP envisions the creation of a healthy, safe, and diverse urban forest that contributes to community identity, environmental health, and quality of life. The plan’s goals focus on the following:
• Maintain and expand canopy coverage citywide
• Increase tree diversity to improve resilience
• Improve maintenance standards and safety inspections
• Engage the community in stewardship through education and outreach
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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP)
Adopted 2022
The UFMP’s goals align with several tree-related goals in the OSE, particularly OS 2 Urban Forest and OS 3 Street Trees. The UFMP provides a management framework and technical guidance that support the implementation of the OSE goals and policies. Objectives mentioned in the following themes align with policies from the OSE.
• Urban Heat & Environmental Quality. The UFMP highlights the tree canopy’s role in cooling and air quality through objectives (1.3, 4.1, 4.3,

6.2, 6.3) supports the implementation of OS 6 through preservation of streetscape visuals that define the City
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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)
Public Review Draft from April 2025
The LHMP reduces long-term risk from natural and human-caused hazards to protect people, property, the economy, and the environment. This plan is FEMA-mandated for disaster preparedness and funding eligibility. Earthquakes, wildfires, extreme heat, drought, flooding, and hazardous materials were assessed.

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Public Review Draft from April 2025
However, using open spaces can also mitigate the spread and impacts of hazards, serving as firebreaks or flood inundation basins. Open spaces can also serve as evacuation centers or staging locations for emergency response crews and equipment.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Adopted Capital Improvement Budget Fiscal Year 2025-26
Adopted 2025
The Capital Improvement Budget serves as a roadmap for the City’s ongoing commitment to maintain, enhance, and develop infrastructure to meet the needs of the community.

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Since 2010
In recent years, the City has undertaken a series of improvements and routine maintenance to enhance the quality and accessibility of its open spaces. The following projects highlight these ongoing initiatives:

La Cienega Park
• Outdoor restroom improvements in 2010
• Remodel of the outdoor sewage pump
• Annual reseeding of the fields
• Scoreboard and light replacement
• Updated fitness equipment
• Installation of pickleball courts projected to finish in Oct 2025 Roxbury Park
• Basketball court has been repainted and patched
• Annual reseeding of the fields
• Playground has been repoured and resealed
• Annual new tree plantings for Arbor Day for the last four years • Installation of pickleball court projected to finish in Oct 2025 Coldwater Canyon Park
• Playground has been repoured and resealed
Source: LoveBeverlyHills.com
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• Play structure has been replaced
Beverly Garden Park
• Completed in 2015, all 20 blocks have been replanted to restore the historical nature
Greystone Manor Park
• Restoration efforts include ongoing upgrades/ preservation; greenhouse revamped; community gardening classes have been added
Other Publicly Accessible Open Spaces:

Burton Way Median – Green infrastructure to capture rainwater.

BHUSD facilities: Joint Powers Agreement that allows public use of fields, courts, and playgrounds during limited hours
Will Rogers Park
• Restroom upgrades for ADA compliance and to feature sustainable fixtures (low-flow toilets)
Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces
Since 2010
Source: City of Beverly Hills
Recent Efforts to Improve Public Parks and Open Spaces – Page 2/2 Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
The Stormwater CIP is a 20-year roadmap for Beverly Hills to meet state and federal stormwater quality requirements under the Ballona Creek Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP). Best management practices (BMP) focus on selected sites in the public right of way, parks, and schools.

The CIP outlines the need for 87 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity. Three key stormwater strategies were outlined:
• Low Impact Development (LID)
• Green Streets – Linear, street-based biofiltration and infiltration • Regional Projects – Large-scale downstream storage/treatment Stormwater CIP – Page 1/3
Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
The Stormwater CIP directly supports the objectives of the OSE by advancing open space, recreation, urban forest, and sustainability goals by transforming streets and parks into multi-functional open space assets.
• Parks as Multi-Benefit Infrastructure. The Stormwater CIP identifies La Cienega and Roxbury Parks as having ample subsurface storage and infiltration capacity. This infrastructure supports the implementation of OSE goals OS 4, OS 5, and OS 9, which focus on groundwater recharge and water quality protection, as well as sustainable park preservation and design. • Green Streets & Streetscape Enhancements. Median bioretention, sidewalk vaults, and permeable pavement are planned to be integrated into city streets.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Stormwater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Adopted 2019
• Sustainability & Climate Resilience. LID strategies, permeable pavements, and vegetation-based BMPs for stormwater sustainability are discussed in the Stormwater CIP. These practices support the implementation of OSE goals OS 2 and OS 9, focused on urban forest management and sustainable park preservation and design.
• Accessibility & Community Benefits. Stormwater improvements would continue to provide public enjoyment of green spaces while also incorporating stormwater benefits. These projects support the implementation of OSE goals OS 8 and OS 9, which in turn support the community’s recreational needs and accessibility.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
The PNA+ documents existing parks and recreational facilities to determine the scope, scale, and location of park needs in Los Angeles County. The City of Beverly Hills is identified in Study Area Profile #167. The PNA+ focuses on the following:
• The distribution of environmental benefits and burdens • Local park access and need considerations for regional parks and open spaces As part of the analysis, amenities (playground equipment, bathrooms, recreation fields) in parks were rated on three different ratings (good, fair, and poor). Details on specific conditions of equipment or facilities were not included in the report. • Amenities rated as “good” may have minor cosmetic defects that can be easily repaired through regular maintenance. These “good” amenities encourage residents to utilize the park.
• Amenities rated as “fair” are functional but require minor to moderate repairs. While “fair” amenities are operational and allow for play, there may be times when they are temporarily unusable. Although these amenities are still important, they might slightly deter residents from using the park.
• Amenities rated as “poor” are largely or completely unusable. They require significant repairs to become functional or may be beyond repair altogether. “Poor” amenities discourage residents from visiting the park.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
Key findings from Beverly Hills’ PNA+ profile include:
• Park Land & Access. Beverly Hills has 64.3 acres of parkland, with 80% of residents living within half a mile of a park, which is higher than the county average of 49%. However, the ratio is 1.93 acres per 1,000 residents, falling short of the county’s average of 3.3 acres per 1,000 residents. The assessment includes mini-parks within city boundaries, whereas it excludes other informal public open spaces, such as landscaped medians, and adjacent open spaces accessible to City residents, such as Franklin Canyon. • Park Pressure. Mini-parks like Arnaz, Hamel, Crescent, and Oakhurst are heavily used with low acreage per person, while Greystone Park has much more acreage per person but less accessibility.
• Amenity Conditions. Generally, amenity conditions were rated “good”, such as recreational facilities (tennis courts, basketball courts). Amenities, such as restrooms, multipurpose rooms, community recreation rooms, playgrounds and open lawn/ turf areas, were rated as “fair”.
• Project Priorities. Community engagement workshops have identified a need to repair or replace existing facilities and amenities.

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Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 LA County Parks Need Assessment (PNA+)
Adopted 2016
The PNA+ primarily overlaps with the OSE in the provision and consideration of data related to open space access and equitable distribution of recreational open space facilities. The PNA+ includes the following recommendations and next steps that align with the objectives of the OSE Update:
• Equitable Access. The PNA+ profile highlights uneven park distribution and reliance on small, high-pressure mini-parks. This assessment can directly inform updated OSE maps and policies related to equitable park access in compliance with SB 1425, building upon the existing OSE goals OS 8 and OS 12 related to Park and Recreation Facilities and Use of Recreational Facilities. • Park Upgrades & Facility Maintenance. The Needs Assessment includes a score of each park’s need for repairs, which may inform updates to policies under goal OS 11, which focuses on the provision of a variety of recreation opportunities for all users.
• Specialized Facilities. In public outreach meetings, the community expressed a need for a new dog park and improved recreational amenities. These findings may inform updates to policies under goal OS 11, which focuses on the provision of a variety of recreation opportunities for all users.

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EXHIBIT B

UPDATED IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
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IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS
Most Recently amended on _ by Resolution No. _. Originally adopted January 12, 2010 by resolution No. 10-R-12725.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................ 667 Programs .............................................................................................. 668 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency............................... 668 Development Review and Management..................................... 668 Master Plans and Programs............................................................. 677 Financing and Budgeting ............................................................... 682 Community & Economic Development ........................................ 683 City Services and Operations ......................................................... 684 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships..................... 685 Public Information and Involvement.............................................. 686 Natural and Open Space Protection............................................. 687 Urban Forest ..................................................................................... 688 Recharge Groundwater Resources ............................................... 688 Water Quality Protection................................................................. 688 Improved Air Quality........................................................................ 688 Park and Recreation Facilities......................................................... 689 Park and Recreation Preservation.................................................. 689 Disabled Access............................................................................... 689 Recreational Programs.................................................................... 689 Use of Recreational Resources....................................................... 690 Climate Readiness........................................................................... 690 Tribal Coordination .......................................................................... 690 Amendments....................................................................................... 691 Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 City of Beverly Hills General Plan
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Programs
These are the programs that the City will use to implement the general plan goals and policies. Programs are numbered and referenced at the end of their associated policies in the elements.

No. Description Lead/Support Fund

1.0 General Plan Maintenance and Consistency (GPM)

Community
Development
General

The City will undertake periodic revision of the
Housing Element and other elements as required
by state statutes.

Community
Development
General

1.3 General Plan Consistency. Ensure any action,
program, or project is consistent with the general
plan if, considering all its aspects; it will further the objectives and policies of the general plan and
not obstruct their attainment. To ensure that the
goals and policies of the general plan are
systematically implemented, the actions and
decisions concerning both city programs and
projects, and private development proposals must
be consistent with the general plan. The City’s
capital improvement program and the projects
that implement various infrastructure master plans,
in addition to the City’s development regulations
and development agreements, must be
consistent with the adopted general plan.

Community
Development
/ All
Departments
General

2.0 Development Review and Management
(DRM)
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2.1 Update Zoning Code and Development
Regulations. Review and revise the Zoning Code to
reflect the general plan’s policies for permitted
uses and development standards. In addition,
regulations to address the following areas must be
included in the Zoning Code:
• Revisit and develop policies addressing
community character and design and
development for each land use category.
• Revisit transitions between residential and
commercial properties, and reinforce
requirements for design excellence.
• Revise and develop requirements and
standards pertaining to the location and
design of development to protect
environmental resources, protect
development, and populations from the risks
of environmental hazards such as
earthquakes and excessive noise.
• Revise and develop standards to promote
pedestrian activity, transit-oriented planning,
development of affordable housing, and
implementation of more environmentally
sustainable buildings and site planning. These
may be accomplished through development
requirements and/or incentives.
• Ensure that requirements for the dedication
of land for roadway improvements,
parklands, and other elements defined by
general plan policies are fulfilled.
• Revise and enhance standards and policies
specified in the Noise Element to protect
sensitive noise receptors, residents, and
businesses from unwanted noise impacts from
traffic, new uses, construction activities, truck
deliveries, and similar sources.
• Require that new commercial or multi-family
residential projects provide on-site open
space or recreational amenities consistent
Community
Development
/ All
Departments
General
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with the general plan’s policies for on-site
open space and recreational amenities, and
contribute in-lieu fees for the development of
new recreation facilities or enhancement of
existing facilities, or a combination of both, to
meet the demands generated by the
development’s resident population or
employment base.
• Establish and implement development
standards to reduce the “heat island" effects
of new large-scale commercial and
residential developments. Standards may
include cool roofs, installation of reflective
roofs, light colored building materials and
shade trees.
• Prohibit new oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon
substance extraction activities in the City.
• Require existing oil, gas, or other hydrocarbon
substance extraction activities in the City be
phased out during this planning period but
no later than 2030.
• Develop a program to require major
employers to provide child care facilities and
programs.
• Provide greater regulation for view protection
of significant natural and manmade visual
resources.
• Provide for shared parking facilities in key
areas of the community, such as commercial
areas and near transit hubs.
• Revise Chapter 1 (Noise Regulations) of Title 5
of the City’s Municipal Code to eliminate
current ambient noise level standards in
residential and commercial areas and
replace them with Land Use Noise
Compatibility Guidelines (Appendix B), to
achieve acceptable levels of noise for
specific land uses in the City. Provide a
baseline for mitigating land uses which
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exceed acceptable noise levels, and require
new residential developments to implement
measures that address noise compatibility
and noise attenuation during construction.
• Strive to meet a park and open space
standard that is consistent with National
Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
standards for the acquisition of new parks
and open spaces.
• Revise and enhance the City’s Parks Master
Plan to assure that standards for new parks in
the City and open space areas of new
development are designed, constructed,
maintained, and operated pursuant to
sustainable specifications and practices.
• Implement the City’s Sustainable City Plan
promoting responsible management and
effective stewardship of the City’s built and
natural environments, transforming the City
into a model government agency that is
clean, healthy, resource-efficient, and
environmentally conscientious. The
sustainable city plan is in development and
programmed to be adopted concurrently
with the updated general plan. Review
sustainable city plan for consistency with the
General Plan and update periodically.
• Assure that parks and recreation facilities
provide for adequate access for persons with
disabilities as required by the Americans with
Disabilities Act as well as appropriate
“universal design.”
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Open Space Standards
Consider alternative prototypes and standards for
park development in urban areas where limited
land may be available.

Community
Development
/ Public
Works
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Development Agreements
Encourage development agreements, which may
be prepared as contractual agreements between
the City and developers, to provide assurances to
each party regarding the uses to be entitled, rules
of development, and public benefits of a
development project. The agreement may
include conditions, terms, restrictions, and
requirements for subsequent discretionary actions,
and may specify the timing and phasing of
construction.

Utilities
Require all new developments to be served from
an approved domestic water and sewer system,
and require capacity analysis be provided to the
satisfaction of the City.

Require the use of efficient drainage technology
and best practices and grading plans to reduce
runoff through full compliance with NPDES
permitting requirements.

Provide for the continued development and
expansion of telecommunications systems,
including cable and, as feasible, fiber optics, for
data access, information, and communication
purposes.

Study the creation of solar power stations
(photovoltaic stations).

Water Quality
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Require that engineering design and construction
practices are adequate to ensure that existing
and new development does not degrade the
City's surface or groundwater supplies.

Develop standards for, and require designated
areas for, the collection and loading of
recyclables.

Require new or renovated multi-family residential
structures to include separate chutes or other
facilities to facilitate separation of recyclable
materials if appropriate.

R.O.W. Consideration for Transit
The City shall review development projects in
consideration of transit right-of-way needs.

2.3 Other Development Regulations and Ordinances.

Review and update regulations and ordinances
other than zoning to conform to the general plan.

Historic Preservation
Consider adoption of a local Historic Resources
Ordinance as a framework for the preservation
and documentation of significant historic and
cultural resources in the community. The
ordinance would identify specific actions
designed to preserve, maintain, and promote the
Community
Development
/ Public
Works
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City’s rich inventory of cultural resources,
including:
• Adopting a local register of historic resources
and establishing criteria and procedures to
list properties;
• Maintaining an updated historic resources
inventory, and requiring documentation of
resources that may be approved for
demolition, including establishment of an
archive of historic information and resources;
• Programming to promote the designation
and protection of significant local resources
including residential, and non-residential
properties;
• Exploring establishment of a requirement to
replace commercial buildings that are
demolished, and to extend this provision to
residential buildings at some point in the
future;
• Exploring incentives such as a Mills Act
Ordinance, conservation easements, and
transfer of development rights to promote
preservation of significant resources;
• Establishing disincentives and penalties for
the demolition of significant resources without
benefit of City permits; and
• Programming and partnerships to promote
the wealth of historically significant local
resources.

Flood Control
Review the Flood Ordinance for consistency with
the general plan and update periodically.

Design Guidelines
Develop design guidelines and standards for
commercial, residential, and mixed use
development. These guidelines will include criteria
for applicability to all new development and
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rehabilitation projects that are subject to the City’s
Development Plan Review process.

Promote the use of innovative and state-of-the-art
building techniques as a means to improve
housing affordability and sustainability.

Reflect the highest and best available standards
for fire safety design.

Increase the requirement for brush clearance to
increase defensible space around structures in the
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Incorporate the Fire Wise assessment and Joint
Wildland Interface Task Force recommendations
into the City's Fire Code.

Require that new development/redeveloped
structures include public and private access drives
and roadways designed to maintain adequate
Community
Development
/ Fire
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Fire Department access to the property such that
there will be no reduction of fire protection
services below acceptable levels.

3.0 Master Plans and Programs (MPP)

The development, maintenance, and operation
of public facilities such as parks and drainage
facilities and the provision of city services require
financial resources that are derived from various
sources. Programming of City capital projects and
their funding over time is outlined in the City’s
Capital Improvement Program, which is updated
annually.

Public Works/
Community
Development
General,
CIP

3.2 Water Master Plan. Update the City’s Urban Water
Master Plan (UWMP) and related capital
improvement programs, including monitoring its
water reservoirs to:
• Require that all public and private irrigation
systems irrigate at optimum times of the day;
• Adopt state-of-the-art water monitoring
systems to remotely monitor the City's water
usage, leaks, and ruptures;
• Explore new sources of water;
• Address potential shortages in water supply
from the California State Water Project and
the Colorado River;
• Designate, preserve, and acquire land, if
necessary, for siting future water supply,
storage, and distribution facilities;
• Achieve Federal and State drinking water
regulatory standards;
• Develop a Recycled Water Master Plan;
Public Works Water,
Enterprise
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• Continue to implement existing flood
mitigation activities and programs; and
• Develop water conservation awareness
programs for City staff, community groups,
the public, and other groups.

3.3 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan. Continue to
upgrade, inspect, and improve the City’s sewer
infrastructure to minimize deficiencies and reduce
leaks and contamination and annually inspect all
restaurant, hotel, and catering establishments to
ensure that proper disposal standards for fats, oils,
and grease are followed. There will be annual
inspections of the facilities. In addition, undertake
the following actions related to wastewater
management:
• Prepare a Sanitary Sewer Management Plan
to identify system deficiencies, users and
support long term capital planning. This plan
should also address emergency spill response,
preventative maintenance program; establish
legal authority, and pollution mitigation
measures. Until this plan is completed the City
will continue to update and enforce the City’s
standards for the quality of wastewater
discharged into the system and require all
industries/businesses sewer discharges to
comply with the City's waste discharge
requirements and permits;
• Develop an I&I (inflow and infiltration)
program that includes televising a
percentage of all sewer mains annually;
• Continue to require all industries/businesses
sewer discharges to comply with the City's
waste discharge requirements and permits as
outlined in the City Ordinance; and
• Continue to implement, as appropriate, the
requirements of the NPDES and SCAQMD
regulations, including requiring the use of Best
Public Works Waste
water,
Enterprise
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Management Practices by businesses in the
City.

3.4 Stormwater (Flood) Master Plan. Implement the
Stormwater Master Plan to maintain and upgrade
public storm drains and storage control facilities in
conformance with the updated general plan and
requirements of the NPDES, including actions to
eliminate illegal storm water discharges as
specified in the actions listed below:
• Develop guidelines that limit the percentage
of impermeable surface (such as asphalt) for
large new or renovated public, institutional,
residential, and commercial projects and
require permeable surfaces such as alleys,
parking lots, to be cleaned frequently to
remove debris and residue;
• Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the
City’s Storm Water System Master Plan;
• Develop and maintain a program to install
filters and catch basins for the city storm drain
system and minimize shallow groundwater
from being discharged into the storm water
system as well as investigate other methods
limiting pollutants from entering the drainage
system;
• Establish procedures to use city parks for
storm water capture and recharge using
grading, channeling and subterranean and
other feasible capture methods;
• Require that individual project owners and
operators handle, store, apply, and dispose
all pest control, herbicide, insecticide, and
other similar substances properly;
• Continue to fund and undertake storm drain
improvement projects as identified in the
City’s Storm Water System Master Plan; and
• Require that parking lots and public and
private streets and alleys be cleaned as
Public Works Storm
water,
Enterprise
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frequently as necessary, and in a manner
that minimizes noise and water consumption,
to remove debris and contaminated residue.

Encourage and support regional and statewide
efforts to reduce the solid waste stream including
recycling programs and a reduction in the use of
plastic bags.

Subsequently monitor the implementation of these
programs.

Public Works Solid
Waste,
Enterprise

3.6 Streetscape Master Plan. Develop a Streetscape
Master Plan that outlines improvements and
identified funding sources for improvements to the
City’s street system. The Master Plan shall include
streetscape enhancements such as lighting, street
trees, benches, plazas and other amenities in the
public right of way.

Community
Development
/ Public
Works
Air
Quality
Improve
ment,
Enterprise

3.7 Circulation, Mobility, and Parking. Ensure the
continued maintenance and improve the
performance of the existing mobility system while
developing and offering more opportunities for
multi-modal options consistent with the updated
general plan. Undertake the following actions:
• Study and implement a variety of Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS);
• Develop a Parking Master Plan and the tools
to fund and implement the Plan including
parking assessment districts, congestion
Public Works General ,
Gas Tax,
Transport
ation
Grants,
Prop C,
MTA
Grants,
Parking
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pricing, and other tools to maximize the use
of City resources;
• Prepare and implement a Mobility & Bicycle
Master Plan inclusive of car sharing
opportunities;
• Monitor and manage traffic conditions on
City streets and make necessary
improvements;
• Provide regular street maintenance;
• Work with Metro to support the extension of
the subway and improve transit ridership;
• Continue to offer and actively seek new
methods to provide a wider variety of transit
services;
• Expand the Transportation Demand
Management programs;
• Develop and implement a Neighborhood
Traffic Management Program;
• Require developments to mitigate traffic and
provide multi-modal amenities;
• Ensure that streets are improved to complete
street standards;
• Maintain and enforce truck routes;
• Provide incentives for unbundled and shared
parking, seek public /private partnerships for
parking, and manage parking costs to
reduce vehicle trips;
• Implement Flexible Level of Service
Standards;
• Develop an air quality improvement program
that includes measures such as trip reduction
measures, clean/alternative fuel fleet
vehicles; reduce source emissions, and
protection of sensitive receptors with the
California Air Resources Board to identify
ways that it may assist the City with its goal to
reduce air pollution by reducing emissions
from mobile sources;
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• Develop and implement a commercial
Parking and Registration Program to inform
and educate the public and the City on the
availability and cost of private commercial
parking in the City; and
• Develop and implement a real time parking
availability and location system for both
public and private parking resources to assist
visitors and residents with locating available
parking spaces.

3.8 Street Tree Master Plan. Continue to implement
and comprehensively review the Street Tree
Master Plan and update as necessary to keep
current with the goals and objectives for the
protection and expansion of the City’s urban forest
and evaluate goals related to such topics as
aesthetic effect, tree health, fire safety, sidewalk
impact, historical character of neighborhood,
view impact, and heat-reduction through growth
of tree shade.

Community
Services
General

4.0 Financing and Budgeting (FB)

Fees shall be revised as necessary based upon the
results of this analysis and comparative assessment
of other jurisdictions to assure that the City is
competitive with adjacent jurisdictions. The fees to
be reviewed include but are not limited to the
following:
• Water conservation rates;
• Infrastructure improvement fees for water,
sewer, and storm drain systems;
• Solid waste collection;
• Library service;
• Park and recreation program and service;
All
Departments
User Fees
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• Transportation impact and improvements;
• Special Assessment Districts;
• Building and Safety and Planning Fees;
• Developer fees & development impact fees;
and
• Fines.

4.2 Local, Federal, State, and County Funding.

Continue to pursue available local, Federal, State,
county, and regional funds, grants, bonds, and
cost recovery for a variety of City services and
infrastructure including the areas of safety,
recreation, community development,
transportation and emergency management and
disaster public awareness programs including
ongoing services as well as new programs initiated
as part of the updated general plan.

All
Departments
Federal,
State,
Other
Non-local

4.3 Nongovernmental Funds. Work with local
community organizations, private groups and
foundations, residents, and other public and
private entities to encourage funding and support
for programs that benefit the community at large
such as parks and open space, street trees,
recreation programs, water conservation efforts,
transportation improvements, health and safety,
emergency management, disaster mitigation
preparedness, response and recovery, and
cultural resource preservation.

All
Departments
Nongovernmental

5.0 Community & Economic Development (CED)

Community
Development
General,
CDBG,
Housing
Trust

5.2 Economic Sustainability. Work to maintain a strong
local economy with an emphasis on commercial
industries by:
• Developing an economic sustainability plan;
Economic
Development
/ Policy and
Managemen
t
General
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• Identifying land use and other opportunities
to expand the tax base;
• Ensuring its market position through
marketing, the promotion of green
businesses, assessments of needs and
public/private partnerships;
• Ensuring its development processing is
conducive to producing a high-quality of
infrastructure and services;
• Encouraging the formation of Business
Improvement Districts and business
associations; and
• Encouraging the improvement of business
along major corridors.

5.3 Code Enforcement. Continue to aggressively
enforce health and safety, zoning, and other
codes and ordinances that implement the
general plan.

Community
Development
General

6.0 City Services and Operations (CSO)

6.1 Community Services. Continue to provide a full
range of public services including, building
permitting and safety, public safety (fire and
police response and prevention), emergency
preparedness and disaster response and recovery,
hazardous waste response/services, solid waste
collection and recycling programs, community
services (parks, libraries, and recreational facilities and programs), infrastructure maintenance,
human services as well as cultural resources
programs within the community.

All
Departments
General,
Enterprise
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6.2 Technology Applications. Explore the feasibility of new systems and technologies that may enhance
City operations and service to the public.

All
Departments
General

7.0 Inter-governmental Coordination and Partnerships (ICP)

7.1 Intergovernmental Agreements. Collaborate with
internal City agencies and adjoining jurisdictions to
address planning, development, transportation,
residential parking, open space lands and
recreational opportunities, educational, energy,
water, and resource conservation and other issues
that jointly impact their mutual communities of
interest. The City will also work with surrounding
jurisdictions and agencies to coordinate and test
emergency preparedness and response and
recovery plans, emphasizing rapid reconstruction
of the City following a disaster event. This will
include exploring possible joint efforts to share
emerging technology, particularly in the area of
security and emergency management
enhancements.

All
Departments
General

7.2 Federal, State, and Regional Coordination.

Continue to train City employees to collaborate
with federal Agencies, State Agencies, and
Regional Agencies such as SCAG, SCAMD, Los
Angeles County in numerous programs affecting
land use and development, transportation,
infrastructure, resource conservation,
environmental quality, open space and
recreational opportunities, emergency/disaster
mitigation preparedness response and recovery,
and other issues that require mutual collaboration
and community benefit, including but not limited
to the agencies identified below:
• Metropolitan Water District;
• South Coast Air Quality Management District;
• Southern California Association of
Governments;
• California State Parks;
• National Marine Fisheries Service;
• Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation
Area; and
All
Departments
General
Air
Quality
Improve
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• Coordinate with the utility providers Southern
Cal Edison and Southern Cal Gas Co. to
publicize programs and incentives to reduce
energy consumption. Southern California Gas
Company and Southern California Edison to
ensure that adequate natural gas and
electrical facilities are available to meet the
demands of existing and future
developments.

7.3 Community Partnerships. Partner with local
private, non-profit, and quasi public organizations
and groups, to address their mutual communities
of interest to support and enhance programs that
benefit the community at large. These groups may
include but are not limited to the areas of cultural
arts, historic preservation, business and economic
development such as the Chamber of
Commerce, Team Beverly Hills, the Beverly Hills
Unified School District, emergency management,
energy and telecommunications service providers
such as Southern California Edison Company and
Southern California Gas Company and others that
strive to promote the City and enhance the quality
of life within the community.

All
Departments
General ,
NonGovernmental

8.0 Public Information and Involvement (PII)

8.1 Public Information and Involvement. Continue to
make information available to residents and
businesses regarding City services and programs,
and key community issues. The range of
information to be presented includes: land use
zoning and development processes;
development fees; code compliance; property
and building maintenance and improvement
techniques; financial assistance and affordable
housing programs, public transportation; ridesharing, energy conservation methods, waste reduction, and recycling programs; hazards and
emergency/disaster mitigation preparedness,
evacuation, and response and recovery protocols
and procedures; natural resources and their value;
educational and cultural events and venues;
Communicati
ons/ All
Departments
General
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parks and recreation, health and safety, and
seniors and youth programs; and access to
government services and elected officials. This
information may be presented in flyers and
newsletters that are distributed to households in
the City, senior centers, and community center; on
the City’s webpage; by cable television
broadcasts; in workshops with homeowners
associations, business organizations, and
community groups; and general community
presentations and workshops.

13.0 Natural and Open Space Protection

13.1 Open Space Education. Create an annual
calendar of City events that provides opportunities
for education and engagement around open
space and sustainability to align with existing
programming such as Earth Day, Arbor Day, and
community services events, and develop metrics
to track public participation.

13.2 Rewilding Pilots. Study urban rewilding programs
and explore new ways to support, incentivize, and
potentially fund these efforts, including expansion
of pilot programs such as the Miyawaki Tiny Forest
Pilot, particularly on City-owned Land.

13.3 Pollinator Guidelines. Develop and implement
guidelines for planting pollinator-friendly and
biodiverse species in City-owned open spaces
and recreational areas.

13.4 Natural Community Conservation Plan. Explore the
development of a natural community
conservation plan with neighboring jurisdictions.

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14.0 Urban Forest

14.1 Tree City Accreditation. Pursue yearly Tree City USA accreditation.

14.2 UFMP Updates. Develop a schedule and
methodology for periodic updates to the UFMP
and establish implementation metrics to be
identified in the plan and used for reporting.

14.3 Commercial Corridor Canopy Standards. Work
with Department of Public Works staff to advance
the City’s tree canopy goals, especially for
commercial corridors that may lack shade
coverage

14.4 Heat Reduction Strategies. Research additional
heat reduction strategies, such as cool pavement,
to accompany tree selection.

15.0 Recharge Groundwater Resources

15.1 Stormwater Capture. Develop guidelines for
implementing stormwater capture strategies in
new development.

16.0 Water Quality Protection

16.1 Garden Handbook. Develop a schedule and
methodology for periodic updates to the Beverly
Hills Garden Handbook to provide the most up-todate landscaping guidance to residents and property owners.

17.0 Improved Air Quality

17.1 GHG Reduction. Comprehensively review the
City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan GHG
emissions implementation actions to inform
reduction strategies.

17.2 Carbon Neutrality Partnerships. Maintain
partnerships with organizations such as the Clean
Power Alliance to support clean power and
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carbon neutrality goals and provide renewable
energy options to residents and businesses.

18.0 Park and Recreation Facilities

18.1 Open Space Access. Develop metrics to assess
increased access to open space for historically
underrepresented communities within the City,
such as increasing the share of residents living
within ½ mile of an open space.

18.2 Creative Open Space Strategies. Continue existing
programs and establish new creative open space
strategies and programs including temporary
open streets events, especially in areas of the City
with less access to green space and parks.

18.3 Cooling Centers. Continue to use City facilities as cooling centers during extreme heat events, and
explore expanding to more facilities, if needed.

19.0 Park and Recreation Preservation

19.1 Facility Needs and Improvements. Complete a
citywide facility needs assessment that includes a
list of the facilities and improvements needed for
each City park – Roxbury, La Cienega and
Greystone Parks in particular – including a funding
program and construction phasing plan.

19.2 Park Maintenance. Develop formal Park
maintenance standards, including metrics for
periodic park and open space evaluation.

19.3 Facility Review. Develop and complete a Citywide review of facility needs every five years.

20.0 Disabled Access

20.1 ADA Compliance. Update the City’s ADA
Improvement Plan and continue to bring
recreational facilities up to ADA compliance
during capital improvement programs.

21.0 Recreational Programs
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21.1 Community Engagement. Establish metrics for
measuring community engagement in
recreational programs, especially for historically
underserved communities.

21.2 Senior Programming. Continue to support
programming efforts focused on equitable access
for seniors, such as the Beverly Hills Active Adult
Club.

22.0 Use of Recreational Resources

22.1 Joint-Use Relationships. Develop and sustain
relationships for joint-use recreational programs
with BHUSD, and private and non-profit partners
such as youth sports leagues.

22.2 Expand Bikeways. Support existing efforts to
expand bikeways as outlined in the City’s
Complete Streets Plan.

23.0 Climate Readiness

23.1 Climate Change Assessment. Develop a schedule
and methodology for initiating a City Climate
Change Vulnerability Assessment to support future
climate strategies and actions.

24.0 Tribal Coordination

24.1 Co-Management. Explore co-management
opportunities with Tribal communities for land
stewardship, community engagement, rewilding,
and other open space and recreational efforts.

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Amendments
Date Resolution Description
January 12, 2010 10-R-12725 Adoption of current General Plan Programs
_, 2026 _ Amendments in conjunction with an
update to the Open Space Element
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EXHIBIT C

LEGISLATIVE CONSISTENCY WORKSHEET
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Open Space Element Update Legislative Consistency Worksheet January 2026
Prepared for the City of Beverly Hills 1/25
Introduction
This Draft Legislative Consistency Worksheet has been prepared to discuss recommended Open Space Element (OSE) goal and policy updates aimed at achieving compliance with Senate Bill 1425 and California Government Code (CGC) Section 65565.5. The relevant text is included below for reference. The matrix consists of existing OSE goals and policies, recommended updates and additions for discussion, which section of SB 1425 applies, and notes to provide context where helpful.

CGC Section 65565.5 (SB 1425)
ACCESS: (a)(1). Access to open space for all residents in a manner that considers social, economic, and racial equity, correlated with the environmental justice element or environmental justice policies in the general plan, as applicable.

CLIMATE: (a)(2). Climate resilience and other cobenefits of open space, correlated with the safety element.

REWILDING: (a)(3). Rewilding opportunities, correlated with the land use element. (b) For purposes of this section, “rewilding opportunities” may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Opportunities to preserve, enhance, and expand an integrated network of open space to support beneficial uses, such as habitat, recreation, natural resources, historic and tribal resources, water management, and aesthetics. (2) Establishing a natural communities conservation plan to provide for coordinated mitigation of the impacts of new development.

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Beverly Hills Open Space Element Update Draft Policy Matrix Goal/Policy/Program Text SB 1425 Relevance Compliance Description (including gap analysis)
Action
Goal OS 1 Natural and Open Space Protection.

Protect, enhance, and expand open space resources,
remaining natural areas, and significant wildlife and
vegetation in the City as integral parts of a
sustainable environment within a larger regional
ecosystem, supporting safe and accessible open
spaces for all.

Access
Climate
Rewilding
Goal did not include specific mention of
open spaces for all
Updated goal to include mention of
accessible open space for all.

Policy OS 1.1 Resource Preservation.

Preserve the City's biological diversity, remaining
natural habitat and aesthetic character. Encourage
new development on hillsides and in canyon areas to
preserve natural land formations and native
vegetation, and to set aside areas as greenbelts and
wildlife corridors when feasible. (Imp. 2.1, 2.2)
Rewilding No updates made; policy addresses
biodiversity and setting aside space for
wildlife corridors.

N/A
Policy OS 1.2 Wildlife and Pollinator Protection.

Support biodiversity and facilitate a pollinator-friendly environment through strategies such as native
plantings and landscaping, drawing upon Indigenous
knowledge and rewilding techniques and existing City
planting guidance. (Imp 13.2, 13.3, 24.1)
Rewilding No policies mentioned rewilding
opportunities, policies did not mention
incorporating engagement with Tribal
communities.

Added policy to guide rewilding
opportunities.

Policy OS 1.3 Stewardship of Open Space.

Facilitate environmental stewardship efforts through
educational programming that highlights the benefits
of biodiversity, wildlife, and open space. Encourage
community participation and investment and work
with Tribal communities to integrate Indigenous
knowledge and stewardship techniques into
programming. (Imp. 13.1, 24.1)
Access
Climate
Rewilding
No policies mentioned open space
stewardship
Added policy to guide community
investment and participation in natural
and open space protection efforts.

Policy OS 1.4 Conservation Planning.

24.1)
Rewilding No polices mentioned natural
communities conservation plan
Added policy to guide potential for natural
communities conservation plan.

Docusign Envelope ID: C73E7635-8D08-42C3-BAF7-959B8D89AFE8 Open Space Element Update - Legislative Consistency Worksheet January 2026 Prepared for the City of Beverly Hills 3/25
Goal/Policy/Program Text SB 1425 Relevance Compliance Description (including gap analysis)
Action
Policy OS 1.5 Coordinated Conservation of Open
Space.

Coordinate open space conservation with nearby
communities, agencies, and Tribal leadership for
aligned land management and conservation
strategies. (Imp. 13.5, 24.1)
Access
Rewilding
No policies mentioned coordinated efforts
across jurisdictions or with nearby
communities
Added policy to guide efforts with nearby
communities.

Goal OS 2. Urban Forest.

Management of the City's urban forest on both private
and public property as an environmental, economic,
and aesthetic resource to maintain the unique
character of the City and the quality of life of its
residents.

Climate Existing goal captured City urban forestry
direction.

N/A
Policy OS 2.1 Trees of Significance.

Require the retention of trees of significance (such as heritage trees) by promoting stewardship of such
trees and ensuring that the design of development
and reuse projects provide for the retention of these
trees wherever possible. Where tree removal cannot
be avoided, require replacements with an appropriate
species. (Imp. 3.8)
Climate Existing policy captured City urban
forestry direction.

N/A
Policy OS 2.2 Manage and Enhance.

Continue Eto ensure that new construction
incorporates trees where appropriate, and manages
and cares for all publicly owned trees, works to retain healthy trees, and encourages planting appropriate
species in appropriate locations. in keeping with the
CAAP and UFMP. Maintain Tree City USA
accreditation on an annual basis. (Imp. 3.8, 14.1)
Climate Existing policy captured City urban
forestry direction.

Beverly Hills City CouncilFebruary 11, 2026

Beverly Hills City Council
February 11, 2026