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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING April 21, 2026
7:00 PM*
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
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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. RECOGNITION - The Beverly Hills High School Commissions Internship Program
2. PROCLAMATION - Recognizing Drinking Water Week in Beverly Hills May 3–9, 2026
3. TEXT BH – Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265. City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer. If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text “BHPDalert” to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288 Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter may do so in writing, through email or in-person. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
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 March 4, 2026.
ITEM D-1
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
None
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 February 11, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 11, 2026.
ITEM E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of March 4, 2026.
ITEM E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 4, 2026.
ITEM E-4
Demands Paid
5. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates March 17 to April 13, 2026.
ITEM E-5
6. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates March 17 to April 13, 2026.
ITEM E-6
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
7. RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-R-13547 DENYING THE APPEAL OF STAFF’S INCOMPLETE APPLICATION DETERMINATION REGARDING A BUILDER’S REMEDY PROJECT AT 140 SOUTH CAMDEN DRIVE.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 25-R-13547, through which the City Council denied an appeal of an incomplete application determination for the "Builder's Remedy" project at 140 South Camden Drive pursuant to a settlement agreement between the City and the project applicant.
ITEM E-7
8. AWARDING VAN DE KAMP'S HOLLAND DUTCH BAKERY A "GOLDEN SHIELD" CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE AND FINDING THE GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND AWARDING TRADER VIC'S A "GOLDEN SHIELD" CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE AND FINDING THE GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; AND AWARDING BEVERLY GARAGE A "GOLDEN SHIELD" CULTURAL RECOGNITION PLAQUE AS A SITE OF CULTURAL IMPORTANCE AND FINDING THE GOLDEN SHIELD AWARD EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Comment: The City Council, on the recommendation of the Cultural Heritage Commission, would adopt three resolutions to approve the recognition of three new Golden Shield award recipients.
ITEM E-8
APPROVAL OF:
9. THE SALARY SCHEDULE REFLECTING ALL CITY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the salary schedule reflecting all City job classifications and associated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requirements of Government Code Section 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
ITEM E-9
10. LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS.
Comment: It is recommended that City Council approve the General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles.
ITEM E-10
11. A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER TO TANK HOLDING CORP DBA SNYDER INDUSTRIES LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,251.82 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $121,961.77 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve an increase of $22,251.82 to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 purchase order with Tank Holding Corp DBA Snyder Industries LLC for a total not-to-exceed amount of $121,961.77 to purchase 300-gallon refuse container lids and associated installation hardware.
ITEM E-11
12. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO AIR CONDITIONING SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE DATA CENTER HVAC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,231,294.40; 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: This contract with Air Conditioning Solutions, Inc. for the Data Center HVAC Replacement project at the Library, and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,231,294.40, will include replacement of existing aged computer room cooling units with new larger capacity units plus installation of a new dedicated chiller unit.
ITEM E-12
13. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC., FOR THE 438 N. BEVERLY - 439 N. CAÑON TENANT BUILDING ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 2; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $520,278.00; 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: This contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. for the Phase 2 Roofing Replacement and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $520,278.00 will include replacement of approximately 20,000 square feet of aged gravel top built-up roofing with a single-ply thermoplastic 30-year roofing system.
ITEM E-13
14. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A.
GREYSTONE POOL HOUSE RESTORATION AND WATERPROOFING PROJECT WITH K.C. RESTORATION CO., INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $2,144,188.42; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION B.
HILLCREST SHELTER REHABILITATION PROJECT WITH PLUMBING BY TODD R. MARSH, INC., DBA TRM SERVICES IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $243,865.00; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION C.
POLICE FACILITY - DISPATCH SUITE REMODEL PROJECT WITH ECOBUILD, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $228,363.40; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Staff recommends acceptance of the described contract work and authorization of the City Clerk to record the Notices of Completion.
ITEM E-14
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AND A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ESTABLISHING LIMITS FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS BY CITY OFFICIALS.
Comment: Public Hearing amending the schedule of taxes, fees, and charges. An ordinance amending municipal code related to delinquent account settlements.
ITEM F-1
2. EXTENSION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND OBJECTIVE STANDARDS FOR TWO-PRIMARY UNIT PROJECTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS.
Comment: An extension for an additional one-year beyond its current May 5, 2026 expiration date, constituting the second and final extension permitted under Government Code Section 65858, to expire on May 5, 2027.
ITEM F-2
3. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE: CLARIFYING, ADDING, OR CORRECTING LANGUAGE RELATED TO ANCILLARY LIVING QUARTERS; ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW APPLICABILITY AND COMMISSIONER REQUIREMENTS; DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED; DEMOLITION PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS; ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT WINDOWS; NEW CODE GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATING EXISTING STANDARDS FOR FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Staff recommends that the item be continued to the first approved meeting in May.
ITEM F-3
4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE §10-3-3107 TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL OFFICE USES AS A PERMITTED ROOFTOP USE PROVIDED THAT THE COMMERCIAL TENANT CONCURRENTLY OCCUPIES A SEPARATE TENANT SPACE WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING FOR BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THAT PORTION OF THE COMMERCIAL C-3 ZONE KNOWN AS THE BUSINESS TRIANGLE,2 AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - First Reading - For Introduction Comment: The proposed ordinance would amend Beverly Hills Municipal Code §10-3-3107 to allow commercial office uses as a permitted rooftop use provided that the commercial office tenant concurrently occupied a separate tenant space within the same buildings for building located in that portion of the C-3 Commercial Zone known as the Business Triangle, subject to the approval of a Development Plan Review by the Planning Commission. The proposed Ordinance is related to requests to convert an existing rooftop lunchroom structure into commercial office space and establish a rooftop dining use at the existing commercial building located at 257 North Canon Drive. The Planning Commission considered the Ordinance at its meeting held on November 13, 2025, at which time it recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments.
ITEM F-4
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council approve the amended and restated Executive Employee Compensation Plan to incorporate the amendment described in this report.
ITEM G-1
2. REVIEW OF FY 2025-26 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND FINALIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES FOR FY 2026-27. (Nancy Hunt-Coffey) Comment: Staff will provide an update on Fiscal Year 25-26 priorities and work plans and will request the City Council to finalize priorities and work plan items for Fiscal Year 26-27.
ITEM G-2
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of January 26. 2026 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION- Special Meeting of February 10, 2026 HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 23, 2026 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 24, 2026 TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 5, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 12, 2026 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 18, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 26, 2026 ITEM H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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https://www.beverlyhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/15595/Formal-Meeting-04-21-2026