CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING March 4, 2026
7:00 p.m.*
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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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 7:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Evan and Eric Gillman
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Wells, Councilmember/Director Friedman Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Corman, Mayor/Chair Nazarian
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. MOMENT OF UNITY- Beverly Hills Women’s Club and Proclamation of Women’s History Month
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized the Beverly Hills Women’s Club in honor of Women’s History Month. The recognition was presented to Hollis Leech, the President and Board Chair of the Club.
2. SHINING IN BEVERLY HILLS - Hamid Gabbay, Gabbay Architects Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized Gabbay Architects for their commitment to the community and architectural excellence. The recognition was presented to Gabbay Architects co-owner and former Beverly Hills Planning Commissioner Hamid Gabbay.
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3. RETIRING COMMISSIONER RECOGNTION — Kevin Lipton, Jr., Charitable Solicitations Commissions
Mayor Nazarian, along with the entire City Council, recognized retiring Charitable Solicitations Commissioner Kevin Lipton, Jr. for his service.
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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 agendaposted 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.
1. James Loewe re: Various topics
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Vice Chair Corman, seconded by Director Wells to approve Items D-1 and D-3 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
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APPROVAL OF:
LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLYHILLS AND RODEO REALTY, INC. AT 463 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Realty Inc. at 463 North Bedford Drive. The lease provides exclusive use of a portion of the property for office use.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED, AG #PA-26-OO1
2. RETAIL LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND HARD SCALE EATS, LLC AT 443-445 NORTH CAFJON DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the retail lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Hard Scale Eats, LLC at 443-445 North Cañon Drive. The lease provides exclusive use of a portion of the building for restaurant operations.
Vice Mayor Corman explained his reasoning for pulling this item regarding the lease terms.
Council provided their questions.
Real Property Development Manager Logan Phillippo, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded by Director Wells to approve item D-2 as follows:
RETAIL LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND HARD SCALE EATS, LLC AT 443- 445 NORTH CAIcJON DRIVE, AS AMENDED
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Chair Nazarian Noes: Vice Chair CormanCARRIED
ITEM D-2: APPROVED AS AMENDED, AG #PA-26-002
3. EIGHTEENTH AMENDMENT OF LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND LUCERNE HARDWARE CO.AT 333 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the Eighteenth Amendment to Lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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Beverly Hills and Lucerne Hardware Co. at 333 North Crescent Drive. The amendment extends the term of the lease to December 31, 2033, and increases the rent payable beginning January 1, 2027.
ITEM D-3: APPROVED, AG # PA-26-003
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar Items D-1 and D-3:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Corman, Chair Nazarian
Noes: None
CARRIED
Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar Item D-2:
Ayes: Director Wells, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Chair Nazarian Noes: Vice Chair Corman
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
FISCAL IMPACT REPORT
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Mayor Nazarian to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-1 and E-2.
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Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates February 3 to February 23, 2026
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates February 3 to February 23, 2026
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. APPROVING: (1) A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS, AND RELEASE, IN SUBSTANTIVE FORM, BY AND AMONG THE
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, CENTURY BEVERLY HILLS, LLC, AND GRL PARTNERSHIP, CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SOUTH ROBERTSON BOULEVARD IN BEVERLY HILLS, (2) A RELEASE AGREEMENT, IN
SUBSTANTIVE FORM, BY AND AMONG, AFSHIN ETEBAR, THE CITY OF BEVERLY
HILLS, CENTURY BEVERLY HILLS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY, AND GRL PARTNERSHIP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND (3) AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,925,000, WHICH INCLUDES $75,000 FOR ESCROW FEES AND DUE DILIGENCE ACTIVITIES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution that (i) authorizes the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the City’s acquisition of 401 South Robertson Boulevard in the amount of $5,850,000, (ii) finds the acquisition advances the goals and objectives of the General Plan and is in conformance with the General Plan, and (iii) finds that the acquisition is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff also recommends City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $5,925,000 which includes $75,000 for escrow fees and due diligence activities.
Councilmember Wells explained that she pulled this item to highlight it for thecommunity.
Council provided their comments.
Written Public Comment:
1. Steve Mayer
Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich provided additional information.
ITEM E-3: ADOPTED, RES #26-R-1 3579
APPROVAL OF:
4. REQUEST FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE PLACEMENT OF PERSIAN NEW YEAR (NOWRUZ) BANNERS IN BEVERLY HILLS FOR 2026.
Comment: Recommendation that City Council approve the design, locations and duration of street pole banners celebrating the Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz, taking place this year on March 20, 2026.
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ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. DENY REQUEST FROM METRO FOR A WAIVER OF THE PURPLE LINE - SECTION 2 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT HOLIDAY MORATORIUM FOR SEVEN
DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS BETWEEN MAY 2026 TO MID-NOVEMBER 2026.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s request for a waiver of the holiday moratorium; and (2) deny the waiver request.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
6. FIRST AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT WITH CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF TENANTSPACE AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD, SUITE 400.Comment: Staff recommends the City Council approve the First Amendment to Broker Leasing & Commission Agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills and Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc. at 331 Foothill Road, Suite 400. Theamendment extends the term to September 30, 2026, with one, six-month extension option.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED, AG #80-26
7. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE LA CIENEGA WELL #2 AND #3 DESIGN; AND
APPROVAL OF A CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $358,078 FORA TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,936,117.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. I with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. in order to complete the design of the equippingproject for the La Cienega Wells #2 and #3, also known as the Le Doux and Gregory Wells, respectively.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED, AG #81 -26
8. REJECTION OF ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR LA CIENEGA PARK MID-BLOCK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO REBID THE PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council reject all bids received for the La Cienega Park Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing Project and direct staff to rebid the project.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
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9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE PHASE 2 — CITY WIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT BY KDC, INC., IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $2,528,988.56; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Construction contract acceptance and closeout for the Phase 2 City Wide Traffic Signal Upgrade project.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED
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. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION; AND
APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
Comment: Council to consider adoption of new memorandum of understanding for theCity’s sworn fire employees of the Firefighters’ Association with a term of June 1, 2025 — May 31, 2029 and approval of an appropriation in the amount of $134,000 from the general fund for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Labor Negotiator Peter Brown presented information related to this item.
Council provided their comments.
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MOVED by Vice Mayor Corman, seconded by Councilmember Wells to approve item G-1 as follows:
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS FIREFIGHTERS’
ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE
GENERAL FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR2025-26 Ayes: Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Friedman, Vice Mayor Corman, Mayor Nazarian
Noes: Councilmember Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: APPROVED, MOU #2026-01
2. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS EXPRESSING CONCERNS WITH WIKIPEDIA’S OBJECTIVITY AND CREDIBILITY SPECIFICALLY
ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS ISRAEL, HISTORY AND JEWISH IDENTITY, AND REQUIRING THE POSTING OF NOTICES AT THE BEVERLY HILLS LIBRARYREGARDING WIKIPEDIA’S CREDIBILITY AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION.
Comment: Councilmember Mirisch with the concurrence of Mayor Nazarian requesteda resolution of the Council of the City of Beverly expressing concerns with Wikipedia’s objectivity and credibility of information specifically on subjects such as Israel, History,and Jewish Identity.City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey announced that this item was pulled to be moved toa future meeting.
ITEM G-2: MOVED TO A FUTURE MEETING
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Laurence Wiener reported that there was no report on Closed Session items yet, but Council would be going back into Closed Session.
After Council returned from Closed Session, City Attorney Laurence Wiener stated there are no items to report this evening.
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Mirisch spoke against California Governor Gavin Newsom’s remarks about Israel. He also spoke against Qatar.
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Vice Mayor Corman reported on a recent Ad Hoc Committee Meeting for the Olympics and World Cup as well as the Chamber of Commerce Miami Trip.
Mayor Nazarian reported on recent meetings including the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Al Conference, Zero Based Budgeting Ad Hoc, ribbon cutting for ANTA, Chamber ofCommerce Miami Trip, ribbon cutting for Studio 34, Teen Advisory Committee, Village by Cornerstone Housing opening. She also thanked the City partners who attended the Straight Talk with Sharona event. Additionally, she spoke about welcoming County Assessor Jeff Prang to his new location at the Beverly Hills Courthouse. She also thanked the panelists and attendees of the Women Owning Their Future event. She also offered her condolences on the passing of Mike Schwab who served the City as a Police Officer for 25 years. Mayor Nazarian invited the community to the upcomingEvening of Unity event. She also spoke about current events in Iran, and noted that the City has heightened security in the community out of an abundance of caution, and spoke in support of the Iranian people.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
I. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Special Meeting of January 20, 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION — Regular Meeting of January 22, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
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J. ADJOURNMENT
Council returned to Closed Session before the meeting was adjourned.
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2026.There being no further business, Mayor Nazarian, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
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this 21st day of April, 2026
HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
CRAIG A. CORMAN, MAYORIChair
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