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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 24, 2026
7:00 PM*
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Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
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Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
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- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk at the meeting
How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video):
It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the City Council. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record.
If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Public comment via video conference will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY – Farhang Foundation and Proclamation of Nowruz
2. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS – Jody Barens Moran & Max Moran
3. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS – Hendel, Eric & Daniel Schwartz
4. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS – Sharona’s Innovation Circle
5. RETIRING COMMISSIONER RECOGNITIONS
- Amie Sherry, Recreation and Parks Commission
- Lee Hilborne, MD, MPH, Health and Safety Commission
6. RECOGNITION - Retirement Recognition for Assistant Director of Community Services, Patty Acuña
7. TEXT BH - Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265. City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.
If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text "BHPDalert" to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288 Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter may do so in writing, through email or in-person. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
Appeal to Uphold Denial of 8844 Burton Way
Terraphase Report
Applicant Supplemental Documents for 8844 Burton Way
Appeal of Planning Commission’s Denial for 8844 Burton Way 8844 Burton Way - Notice of Potential Violation (Follow-Up)
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of February 4, 2026.
Item D-1
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
2. LEASE TERMINATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND IMAGINE IT FORWARD LLC AT 311 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Lease Termination Agreement by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Imagine It Forward LLC at 311 North Crescent Drive. The agreement terminates the lease effective March 24, 2026.
Item D-2
E.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or requested by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of January 21, 2026.
Item E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 21, 2026.
Item E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 4, 2026.
Item E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 24 to March 16, 2026.
Item E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 24 to March 16, 2026.
Item E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 24-R-13515 DENYING THE APPEAL OF STAFF’S INCOMPLETE APPLICATION DETERMINATION REGARDING A BUILDER’S REMEDY PROJECT AT 125 - 129 SOUTH LINDEN DRIVE IN RESPONSE TO WRIT OF MANDATE ISSUED BY THE SUPERIOR COURT.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 24-R-13515, through which the City Council denied an appeal of an incomplete application determination for the "Builder's Remedy" project at 125-129 South Linden Drive. The Superior Court for the County of Los Angeles recently ruled that Resolution No. 24-R-13515 must be vacated and that the City must process the Development Plan Review application for this project.
Item E-6
APPROVAL OF:
7. REQUESTS TO USE THE COUNCIL CHAMBER TO CONDUCT CANDIDATE FORUMS FROM THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE SOUTHWEST BEVERLY HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND TO WAIVE THE FEES FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES, WAIVE STAFF COSTS, AND TELEVISE THE FORUMS.
Comment: The Municipal League of Beverly Hills and the Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association are requesting that the City Council waive the fees for use of City facilities and staff costs for two candidate forums.
Item E-7
8. RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON / CVB MARKETING COMMITTEE REGARDING THE REQUEST FOR STREET CLOSURES AND PERMIT WAIVERS, AND UTILIZING A FREE-USE DAY OF WALLIS FOR SUNSET DINNER, A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CONFERENCE AND VISITORS BUREAU, ON SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the proposed event and street closure, and the requested fee waiver of $11,628, as well as one free-Wallis use day for the Sunset Dinner, in partnership with the Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau, on May 23, 2026.
Item E-8
9. REPRESENTATION FOR THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE & GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Comment: This item is to designate the City’s voting delegate and alternate voting delegate to the Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference & General Assembly.
Item E-9
10. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. FOR UPFITTING OF VARIOUS TYPES OF PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $525,079.79 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 TO DANA SAFETY SUPPLY, INC. FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the upfitting of various types of public safety vehicles and approve a change purchase order in the amount of $225,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $525,079.79 for Fiscal Year 2025/26 to Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for these services.
Item E-10
11. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MARK TESSIER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR LA CIENEGA PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,900 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $116,742.
Comment: The amendment to the agreement with Mark Tessier Landscape Architecture, Inc. will add construction administration services to be performed during construction of the La Cienega Park playground renovation project. Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $116,742.
Item E-11
12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. FOR THE 9510 BRIGHTON WAY PARKING STRUCTURE SLAB REPAIR AND TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $360,755; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the award of a contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc., for the Slap Repair and Traffic Coating Project at 9510 Brighton Way Parking Structure in the amount of $313,700.
Item E-12
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE WILSHIRE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS - CRESCENT DRIVE INTERSECTION AND SPOT REPAIRS PROJECT BY PALP, INC. DBA EXCEL PAVING COMPANY IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $1,723,174.41; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Construction contract acceptance and closeout for the Wilshire Boulevard improvements - Crescent Drive Intersection and Spot Repairs project.
Item E-13
14. A. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS OF PERMANENT EASEMENTS FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD BETWEEN RODEO DRIVE AND BEVERLY DRIVE AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE FOR SAME; AND
B. APPROVAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT AND COVENANTS WITH LVMH MOËT HENNESSY LOUIS VUITTON INC., OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 456-468 NORTH RODEO DRIVE, AND 449-453 & 461-465 NORTH BEVERLY DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS, TO ALLOW ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, RODEO DRIVE AND BEVERLY DRIVE AND THE PUBLIC ALLEY IN BETWEEN, AND DELEGATING TO THE CITY MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ENCROACHMENTS AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ENCROACHMENT AREAS RESULTING FROM MINOR DESIGN REVISIONS DURING BUILDING PLAN CHECK.
Comment: This report is for City Council acceptance of grants of permanent easements for street and utility purposes along S. Santa Monica Boulevard and consideration and approval of permanent encroachments along Beverly Drive, Rodeo Drive, South Santa Monica Boulevard, and above and below the north-south alley between the Beverly and Rodeo Drives related to LVMH's proposed project.
Item E-14
Item E-14 Revised Attachment 2
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S NOVEMBER 5, 2025 DECISION DENYING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING STATE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT BUILDER’S REMEDY PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(D)(5), TO ALLOW FOR A NEW 26-STORY, 200-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 8844 BURTON WAY; AND
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING STATE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT BUILDER’S REMEDY PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65589.5(D)(5), TO ALLOW FOR A NEW 26-STORY, 200-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 8844 BURTON WAY, FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: On November 17, 2025, Adam Tartakovsky, on behalf of 8844 Burton Way LLC, submitted an appeal of the Planning Commission's November 5, 2025 decision denying a Development Plan Review for a project proposed pursuant to State Housing Accountability Act Builder's Remedy provisions (Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)). It is recommended that the City Council hold a de novo public hearing to consider the appeal, adopt a resolution approving the project, and consider finding the action exempt from CEQA.
Item F -1 Part 1 of 3
Item F-1 Part 2 of 3
Item F-1 Part 3 of 3
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. FIRST PUBLIC MEETING TO SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE UPCOMING LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CITY’S SIX (6) NON-SWORN EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATIONS.
Comment: The City Council will receive public comment related to the upcoming labor negotiations and provide direction to the City’s labor negotiator for additional information needed prior to any upcoming closed session at which it may provide direction to its labor negotiator.
Item G-1
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 27, 2026 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 28, 2026 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 5, 2026 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 18, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 26, 2026 Item H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026 (City Council Installation). *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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https://beverlyhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/15942/Formal-Meeting-03-24-2026