CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
February 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.*
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
The City CouncillParking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.The City Council/Parking Authority Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nazarian at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mike Asfall, President of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Corman, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS: Pioneer Hardware
2. MOMENT OF UNITY: Black History Month, Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP
This item was taken after Item B-2. Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized Pioneer Hardware which opened in Beverly Hills 100 years ago.
This item was taken before Item B-i. Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized Mike Asfall, President of the Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP in honor of Black History Month.
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3. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: Sandra Pressman, Cultural Heritage Commission
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate of appointment to Sandra Pressman for her appointment to the Cultural Heritage Commission.
4. CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT: William Heyer, Public Works Commission Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, presented a certificate of appointment to William Heyer for his appointment to the Public Works Commission.
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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 openmeetings 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 writtencomment. 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.
Speaker:
1. James Loewe re: Various topics
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Chair Nazarian, seconded by Director Friedman to approve all items on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
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Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of January 13, 2026.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Corman, Chair Nazarian
Noes: None
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to remove item E-11, approve all remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-4 and E-5.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of January 13, 2026.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of January 13, 2026.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Special Meeting of January 13, 2026.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
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Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates January 13, 2026 to January 26, 2026.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates January 13, 2026 to January 26, 2026.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE (BHMC) TO ADOPT A TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVEPLAN PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65912.161 (a),
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND ADOPTING THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN MAP, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION
OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). — Second Reading for Adoption
Comment: This ordinance implements the provisions of SB 79 to redistribute density from single-family residential zones to the Mixed Use Overly Zone. The ordinance amends various sections of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to create a transitoriented development alternative plan pursuant to Government Code section 65912.161 (a), which will be forwarded to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
Written Public Comment:
1. Dylan Casey and James M. Lloyd, CaIHDF
City Attorney Laurence Wiener announced that he has a conflict of interest on this item because the SB-79 zone is near his property. He noted that because it is on the Consent Calendar he does not need to recuse himself.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED, ORD #26-0-2931
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
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APPROVAL OF:
7. HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION REVISED ELECTION CIVILITY STATEM ENT.
Comment: The Health and Human Relations Commission proposes changes to the Election Civility Statement that would include the name of the newly merged cornmission.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. REQUEST FOR A FULL CLOSURE OF GREYSTONE MANSION AND GARDENS:
THE DOHENY ESTATE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2026 FOR A PRIVATE EVENT RENTAL BY TREASURE STATE LLC.
Comment: Rental event applicant Treasure State LLC requests to pay the park closure fee for a partial day during their event at Greystone for a total estimated revenue of $12,936.86. Per the FY2026 approved Fees & Charges, any park closures ofGreystone are subject to City Council approval.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. CONSENT TO SUBLEASE WITH UNITED TALENT AGENCY, LLC AND BCR & CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Consent to Subleaseagreementwith United Talent Agency, LLC and BCR & Co., a California Corporation, at 331 Foothill Road. The agreement provides the City’s consent to United Talent Agency, LLC to sublease Suite 170 at 331 Foothill Road to BCR & Co. through April 30, 2027.ITEM E-9: APPROVED, AG #36-26
10. AGREEMENT WITH JAS PACIFIC TO PROVIDE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE LOUIS VUITTON FLAGSHIP(LVMH) PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO JAS PACIFIC FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $161,975; AND AUTHORIZATION FORA ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FOR $161,975 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND FOR PLAN REVIEW SERVICES AND SUPPLEMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE LVMH PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve the Agreement and purchaseorder to JAS Pacific in the not-to-exceed amount of $161,975; and approve the appropriation of funds in the amount of $161,975 for one-time services costs fromthe General Fund to pay for these consulting services, which will be offset by new City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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revenue generated from the processing fees associated with the LVMH project. There will not be an impact to the City’s existing General Fund balance.
ITEM E-1O: APPROVED, AG #37-26
11. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO GEORGE S. HALL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5,573,856 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FOR FACILITIES ENGINEERING OPERATIONS AND MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AT CITY PROPERTIES; AND
APPROVAL OF A ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION OF $545,000 FROM THE CAPITAL ASSETS FUND AND $335,000 FROM THE PARKING ENTERPRISE FUND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a change purchase order to George S. Hall, Inc. in the amount of $1,600,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of$5,573,856 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Facilities Engineering Operations and Mechanical Maintenance at City properties and approve a one-time appropriation of $545,000 from the Capital Assets Fund and $335,000 from the Parking Enterprise Fund to support increased as-needed maintenance and repair work.ITEM E-11: MOVED TO FEBRUARY 11 MEETING Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Corman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
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2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Wells reported on recent events and meetings including Brandingand Licensing Committee, BHUSD Liaison, Arts and Culture Liaison Committee, Beverly Hills High School Peters Auditorium grand opening, walk through of theBeverly Hills Police Department facilities, and Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council lunch with Chamber Board Member Kelly Scott.
Councilmember Mirisch expressed support for the recognition of Somaliland as an independent country. He voiced solidarity with the Iranian people and in support of the Kurds. He also spoke against Qatar. He also mentioned his appreciation of the celebration of Black History Month.
Vice Mayor Corman reported on recent events and meetings including the Beverly Hills High School Peters Auditorium grand opening, Martin Luther King Day event at the Library, BHUSD Liaison, Olympics World Cup Ad Hoc Committee, and a meeting with a developer of a Builder’s Remedy project.
Mayor Nazarian thanked her colleagues for reporting on many of the meetings she recently participated in. She reported on additional recent events and meetings including a Wallis board meeting, Spotlight with Sharona, Innovation Circle, and theg4th Annual US Conference of Mayors. She also let the community know about upcoming events including Women Owning Their Future, Sunday Socials with Sharona at Roxbury Park, and the kickoff of Kindness Week, and An Evening of Unity.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special Meeting of December 3, 2025 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of December 9, 2025 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION — Special Meeting of December 10, 2025 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of December 18, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of January 8, 2026 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
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I. OTHER BUSINESS
1. PLANNED INSTALLATION OF ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT WHITWORTH DRIVE/OAKHURST DRIVE.
Comment: In coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the City will install all-way stop control at the intersection of Whitworth Drive/Oakhurst Drive, as approved by the Traffic and Parking Commission on January 6, 2026.
ITEM I-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026.
Mayor Nazarian concluded the meeting in memory of the thousands of innocent people who have been brutally murdered by the Islamic Republic of Iran during peaceful protests.
She also spoke about the ongoing violence and asked for a moment of silence in honor of the victims.
There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this day of March, 2026
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
SHARONA R. NAZARIAN, PSYD,
MAYOR/Chair
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.