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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
May 19, 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/ Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION- Recognizing Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2026
2. PRESENTATION - Jewish American Heritage Month
3. PRESENTATION - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
4. 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
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of March 24, 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 Special Meeting of March 23, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of March 24, 2026.
ITEM E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026.
ITEM E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April 28 to May 11, 2026.
ITEM E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 28 to May 11, 2026.
ITEM E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. 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). - Second Reading for Adoption Comment: Code cleanup to clarify and streamline the zoning code regulations.
ITEM E-6
7. 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). - Second Reading for Adoption 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.
ITEM E-7
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
8. ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE LA CIENEGA PARK GROUNDWATER WELLS PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funding under the Community Grants Program and appropriate grant funds in the amount of $959,752 with a 20% cost share for the City of Beverly Hills for the Groundwater Wells At La Cienega Park Project.
ITEM E-8
9. RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 72-R-4552 GRANTING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR DECORATIVE PAVING ALONG LA CIENEGA BOULEVARD, WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, AND HAMILTON DRIVE; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE, FILE, AND RECORD A TERMINATION OF COVENANT AND AGREEMENT OF ENCROACHMENT AFTER RECONSTRUCTION OF STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALKS IS COMPLETED TO THE REASONABLE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution to rescind Resolution No. 72-R-4552 and corresponding encroachment agreement and authorize staff to prepare, file and record a document reflecting the termination of the covenant and agreement of encroachment after certain pre-conditions have been met.
ITEM E-9
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
10. THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LIAISON BRANDING AND LICENSING COMMITTEE REGARDING THE USE OF THE LIKENESS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD BY JET SET CANDY; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE USE OF THE LIKENESS OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD BY JET SET CANDY.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison Branding and Licensing Committee, Vice Mayor Wells and Councilmember Nazarian, recommends the City Council approve the use of the Beverly Hills Shield by Jet Set Candy and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for the use of the Beverly Hills Shield by Jet Set Candy for jewelry charms.
ITEM E-10
11. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR ITS REACH CODE PROGRAM FOR BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Participation Agreement for the Clean Power Alliance?s Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification. This participation agreement will provide free technical support to evaluate existing building energy reach code options for the City of Beverly Hills to consider.
ITEM E-11
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO COMPLY WITH LEGAL OBLIGATIONS UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 REGARDING VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation, for information purposes only, during a public hearing at which time the City will report on workforce vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.
ITEM F-1
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 327-335 SOUTH ROBERTSON BOULEVARD.
Comment: The City is in an exclusive negotiating agreement with developer WHCHC for a potential affordable housing project on City property at 327-335 South Robertson Boulevard. The developer intends to submit a formal planning application and host community outreach meetings in the coming months. Staff will provide an update on the developer's proposed project plans and additionally seek City Council direction on whether to include a public parking component at the City's expense, estimated to cost between $9 million and $10 million plus ongoing operating expenses.
ITEM G-1
2. SUMMARY OF SOUTHEAST AREA COMMUNITY MEETING
Comment: On March 23, 2026, the City hosted a Southeast Area Community Meeting at La Cienega Park Community Center with the purpose of listening to the concerns of Southeast Area stakeholders and providing information about City resources and investments in the area. The meeting?was hosted by Staff and a facilitator. City Council attended, but did not preside over the meeting. Staff recommends City Council review the meeting summary, discuss the identified issues, and provide direction on next steps as appropriate.
ITEM G-2
3. AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2026-27, 2027-28, AND 2028-29; AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RELATED TO DIGITAL MONITORING AND BROADCASTING TECHNOLOGY; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,750,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27, $13,000,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027-28, AND $12,250,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2028-29 FOR THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Beverly Hills and the Beverly Hills Unified School District and approve purchase order related to this agreement. The purpose of the agreement is to sustain and strengthen the relationship with the School District and more closely align the core functions of each entity as it relates to facility use, program offerings, digital monitoring, and broadcasting technology consistent with historical standards and modified for current needs.
ITEM G-3
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
5. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
6. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of April 7, 2026 ITEM H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for June 9, 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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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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https://beverlyhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/15581/Formal-Meeting-05-19-2026