A detailed City Council packet is available for review in the Library and City Clerk's Office.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please call (310) 285-2400 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY). Providing at least
forty-eight (48)
hours advance notice will help to ensure availability of services. City Hall, including the Council Chamber and Room 280A, is wheelchair accessible. The City Hall Council Chamber and Room 280A are also equipped with audio equipment for the hearing impaired.
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING May 5, 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]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- 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. TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOGNITION
2. 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.
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
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MUS2, LLC, AT 430 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a lease with MUS2, LLC that operates restaurant Marea at 430 North Camden Drive. The amendment provides the tenant with a rent credit related to certain improvement work performed by tenant in connection with renovation of the tenant space.
ITEM D-1
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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April 14 to April 27, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 14 to April 27, 2026.
ITEM E-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. ADOPTING A UNIFORM REVIEW PROCESS APPLICABLE TO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SUBJECT TO MINISTERIAL REVIEW AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). – First Reading for Introduction Comment: This item proposes an ordinance establishing a uniform review process for housing development projects subject to ministerial review. The ordinance standardizes procedures for processing eligible applications in accordance with applicable state and local laws. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
ITEM E-3
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
4. TIME SCHEDULE ORDER APPLICATION FOR BALLONA CREEK TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council submit a Time Schedule Order application to the Los Angeles Regional Board to extend the compliance deadline for the Ballona Creek Total Maximum Daily Loads.
ITEM E-4
5. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND BADGER METER, INC. FOR WATER METER LOCATION SURVEY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $483,727.35.
Comment: This agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. is for comprehensive Pre-Installation Survey of the City's water meter service locations to collect data in advance of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure upgrade project as anticipated by the Request For Proposal Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
ITEM E-5
6. A PURCHASE ORDER TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES FOR JAIL MEDICAL CLEARANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,444 TO VITAL MEDICAL SERVICES.
Comment: Request of approval to pay $204,444 in outstanding invoices to Vital Medical Services for required jail medical clearance services.
ITEM E-6
7. PURCHASE ORDER TO J. BEN BORGEOIS PRODUCTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $259,340 FOR THE 2026 RODEO DRIVE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW.
Comment: This report requests approval of a purchase order to J. Ben Bourgeois Productions, Inc. for event production of the 2026 Concours d’Elegance Father’s Day Car Show in the amount of $259,340.
ITEM E-7
8. 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-8
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE 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 REQUIREMENT; 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: Code cleanup to clarify and streamline the zoning code regulations.
ITEM F-1
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
None
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of February 10, 2026 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION- Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026 HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Special Meeting of March 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of April 6, 2026
ITEM H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for May 19, 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
.
To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
.
https://www.beverlyhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/15551/Formal-Meeting-05-05-2026