Beverly Hills City Council
June 9, 2026

STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:

To:

June 9, 2026
Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Keith Sterling, Deputy City Manager
Michelle Ramos-Vergara, Deputy City Clerk
Anthony Rodstein, Purchasing Manager
Subject: Request for City Council Direction on the Award of the Annual Newspaper Legal Notices and Display Advertising Services Bid for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Attachments: 1. May 18, 2026 Newspaper Ad Hoc Liaison Committee Meeting Staff Report

2. FY 2026-27 Newspaper Legal Notices and Display
Advertising Services Bid

3. Beverly Hills Courier Acquisition, LLC Bid

4. Beverly Hills Weekly Bid

5. Beverly Press Bid

INTRODUCTION
The City Clerk’s Office conducts an annual bidding process for newspaper legal notice services in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20169. Locally adjudicated newspapers of general circulation, as defined by Government Code Section 6008, are invited to participate in the solicitation process. Cities with more than one adjudicated newspaper serving their communities are required to conduct an annual bid process for legal notices. In Beverly Hills, the three established adjudicated newspapers are: BH Courier Acquisition, LLC (Courier), Beverly Hills Weekly (Weekly), and Beverly Press/Park La Brea News (Beverly Press).

Although the annual bid requirement applies specifically to legal advertisements, the City has historically included display advertising rates in the process to assist in organizing and managing approved advertising costs for the City’s overall advertising budget. State law requires the City to conduct an annual bid process but does not require awarding the contract to the lowest bidder.

The City may award contracts to any qualified newspaper that best meets the City’s needs, considering factors such as circulation, pricing, and overall community value.

The City Council has awarded the primary legal and display advertising contract to the newspaper with the highest Beverly Hills circulation, while also establishing discounted as-needed advertising Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

2 rates for the remaining newspapers. These Beverly Hills circulation-based adjusted rates are reviewed annually as part of the bid process. Actual expenditures vary throughout the fiscal year based on the number and type of advertisements placed and are not predetermined by the rate structure.

DISCUSSION
Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
On May 18, 2026, the City Council Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of Councilmember Lester J. Friedman and Councilmember John A. Mirisch met with staff to discuss the proposed FY 2026–27 Newspaper Legal Notices and Display Advertising Services Bid.

The City Council liaisons agreed to retain the same Bid requirements used in FY 2025–26. This included the independent circulation audit for October 2023–September 2024 (for the publications whose previously submitted audit was completed within the twenty-four (24) months prior to the Date of the Request for Bids), the eight required audit components, and the submission of audited online metrics.

Also, because FY 2026–27 is a non-audit year, it was recommended that the City continue using the existing methodology and award structure designating the publication with the highest Beverly Hills circulation as the winning bidder. And proportionally adjusting the remaining bidders’ rates based on circulation.

Additional recommendations for the FY 2027-28 Bid are discussed below.

FY 2026-27 Bid
After the City Council liaison meeting, on May 20, 2026, the City Clerk’s office opened the FY 2026-27 Legal and Display Advertising Bid process and concluded it on May 27, 2026. Responses were received from the Courier, Weekly and Beverly Press. (See attachments 3-5).

The following should be noted:
 All three publications are established adjudicated newspapers of general circulation within the City of Beverly Hills and are therefore eligible to publish legal advertisements for the City pursuant to Government Code Section 6008.
 Each publication had previously submitted an independent circulation audit covering the 12- month period of October 2023 through September 2024 and, as a result, were not required to provide an updated circulation audit for this fiscal year’s bid process.  As part of its bid submission, Beverly Press also provided supplemental information for the City Council’s consideration, including Google Analytics data and a Publisher’s Statement covering the period of October 2024 through March 2025. The supplemental materials were submitted to provide additional information regarding the publication’s email distribution program and social media presence. This information was not a required component of this year’s bid process.

Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

3 Feedback from Publishers’ Bid - Cover Letters
The Courier emphasized their longstanding presence in Beverly Hills, noting more than 61 years of operation and circulation within the City, as well as distribution to surrounding communities including Bel Air, Westwood, Brentwood, Century City, Holmby Hills, and West Hollywood. They also highlighted their continued recognition for journalistic achievements and expressed their commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with the City. They further stated that despite inflationary pressures, their submittal maintained their current advertising rates for the upcoming contractual period.

The Weekly also stated that its bid for FY 2026–27 remains unchanged from the previous fiscal year. They expressed support for maintaining the City’s practice of indexing the Weekly’s rates at 61% of the Courier’s rates, and requested proportional adjustments if the Courier’s rates increase.

The Weekly also urged the Council to continue its practice of providing broad public notice by placing legal notices among all three adjudicated newspapers.

The Beverly Press emphasized the publication’s extensive coverage throughout Beverly Hills and surrounding communities, and its commitment to providing local news and public information through print, digital, and social media platforms. They highlighted their audited circulation and readership, broad community reach, and adjudicated status as a newspaper of general circulation in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles County. They also noted their experience in publishing legal notices and display advertisements, ongoing community engagement, and dedication to supporting the City’s public outreach and transparency efforts. They indicated that for legal advertising, they will accept the rate for the City’s Beverly Hills circulation methodology only.

Beverly Hills Circulation and Online Metrics
The Beverly Hills circulation and online metrics for each newspaper is listed below. The data was retrieved from each publisher’s CVC audit report for the audit period of October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. According to the data, the Courier maintains the highest circulation in Beverly Hills.

Newspaper Circulation (Beverly Hills Only)1
1 See: Section 7: “Distribution by Zip Code” of each CVC Audit Report Courier Weekly Beverly Press
90210 13,090 7,274 4,415
90211 4,655 2,916 1,850
90212 6,655 4,740 2,050
Circulation (Inside BH) 24,400 14,930 8,315
% of Circulation Relative to Courier --- 61% 34%
Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

4 Online Metrics2
Audited Average Website Reporting Courier Weekly Beverly Press Website Unique Users3 41,705 29,669 58,667
Website Sessions4 43,663 NA 67,833
Website Page Views5 52,916 141,325 75,583
Pages Per Visit6 1.21 NA 1.12
Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting
Digital Edition Subscribers 184 Not Reported Not Reported Unique Digital Edition Users 6,755 Text Media (Distribution Reporting) Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported Email Media (Distribution Reporting)
Media Type Database Recipients
Non-Subscriber Email Opt-in Database7 16,082 712
Average Open Rate 34.4% 59% Not Reported
Average Click Rate 3.9% 22%

FISCAL IMPACT
The City Clerk Office’s FY 2026-27 budget for legal advertising and notices remains unchanged at $112,482. The Citywide FY 2026-27 budget for display advertising is $549,958. The total legal and display advertising budget is $662,440. The City Clerk’s Office will continue to manage the legal advertising budget, while the Communications Office within the Policy and Management Department will retain responsibility for the non-legal/display advertising budget.

The tables below show FY 2025 expenditures and FY 2026 expenditures through April 15, 2026, for citywide display advertising and City Clerk legal advertisements.

Total Citywide Spend on Display Advertisements8
FY 2025 FY 2026
(as of April 15, 2026)
Courier $151,496.60 $165,976.75
Weekly $65,607.10 $67,670.33
Beverly Press $45,319.40 $49,923.61
Total Spend $262,423.10 $283,570.69
2 See: Section 12 of each CVC Audit Report
3 A unique user to a website where the user registers or where the user is identified or marked by a cookie, IP address, or other ID that is attached to the browser within the defined cycle. Limitations apply to the measurement of unique users. Please see CVC Rules & Regulations for further information.
4 The total number of sessions, expressed as a monthly average, to a publication’s website regardless of unique status, as expressed above. 5 The transmittal of a full page contained within the website to the user’s browser. 6 The average number of page views per session, expressed as a monthly average. 7 Subscribers who have provided email contact data to receive newsletters, special content, special offers, coupons or redemption codes for use within a specified period of time and are sourced through third party efforts such as trade shows, opt-in email newsletters or surveys. 8 FY 2025: Final amount at the end of fiscal year on June 30, 2025 and FY 2026: as of April 15, 2026 Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

5 Total City Clerk’s Office Spend on Legal Advertisements7 FY 2025 FY 2026
(as of April 15, 2026)
Courier $57,581.10 $38,643.50
Weekly $16,315.51 $14,534.96
Beverly Press $7,901.85 $6,246.36
Total Spend $81,798.46 $59,424.82
The following should be noted:
 The City is only required to place legal advertisements in one adjudicated newspaper.

However, there are instances when the City may be legally obligated to publish in a second newspaper.
 It is at the City’s discretion to place display (non-legal) advertisements (i.e. promotions of City events) in any publication regardless of bid participation; and publisher adjudication is not required.
 Advertisements are placed as needed. Rate indexing for the winning bidder does not determine the share of how much of the City’s advertising budget the other newspapers will receive as payment. Budgeted amounts for legal and display advertising are NOT-TOEXCEED amounts and are not required to be fully spent.  Final payments to newspapers depend on awarded rates and the number and type of ads placed during the fiscal year. Should the Council direct the placement of legal and/or display ads in all three adjudicated newspapers equally then, approval of an increased advertising budget will be necessary to support the direction.

FY 2026-27 Submitted Proposed Rates
The table below lists the submitted proposed FY 2026-27 rates by each newspaper:

Courier Weekly Beverly Press
Item 1 – Advertising (Black and White) Modular Rates
¼-Page $ 657.00 $ 400.77 $ 223.00
½-Page $ 1,265.00 $ 771.65 $ 430.00
Full Page $ 2,271.00 $ 1,385.31 $ 772.00
Item 2 –Advertising (Color)
¼-Page $ 873.00 $ 532.53 $ 570.00
½-Page $ 1,514.00 $ 923.54 $ 950.00
Full Page $ 2,800.00 $ 1,847.08 $ 1,900.00
Per Legal Square Inch/Classified Rates
Item 3 – Legal/Classified Advertisements $ 13.90 $ 8.48 $ 4.73 Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

6 Recommended FY 2026-27 Proposed Schedule of Rates9
The table below lists the proposed Schedule of Rates for FY 2026–27, designating the Courier as the recommended winning bidder. The proposed rates for the Weekly and the Press are based on their circulation percentages in Beverly Hills relative to that of the Courier.

Courier Weekly Press
Circulation (Inside BH) 24,400 14,930 8,315
% of Circulation Relative to Courier --- 61% 34%
Item 1 - Display Advertising (Black and
White) Modular Rates
¼-Page $ 657 $ 401 $223
½-Page $ 1,265 $ 772 $430
Full Page $ 2,271 $ 1,385 $772
Item 2 – Display Advertising (Color)
¼-Page $ 873 $ 533 $297
½-Page $ 1,514 $ 924 $515
Full Page $ 2,800 $ 1,702 $952
Per Legal Square Inch/Classified Rates
Item 3 – Legal/Classified Advertisements $13.90 $8.48 $4.73 For comparison, the current open rates for each newspaper are listed below. Generally, the rates each newspaper has offered the City are below their current open rates.

Current Open Rate
In comparison to the discounted rates each newspaper Bid, below are their current open rates.

Courier Weekly Press
Modular Rates
¼-Page $1,373 $200 $575
½-Page $2,222 $400 $950
Full Page $3,919 $800 $1,875
Per Legal Square Inch/Classified Rates
Item 3 – Legal/Classified Advertisements $55.00 $25.00 per 15 words $11.25

RECOMMENDATIONS
At the May 18, 2026 City Council Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee meeting, Liaison Councilmembers Lester J. Friedman and John A. Mirisch agreed to retain the same Bid requirements used in FY 2025–26.and recommended that, because FY 2026–27 is a non-audit year, the City continue using the current award structure in which the publication with the highest 9 The Weekly and Press proposed rates are based on their percentage of circulation in Beverly Hills relative to the Courier’s.

Meeting Date: June 9, 2026

7 Beverly Hills circulation is designated the winning bidder and the remaining bidders’ rates are proportionally adjusted based on circulation.

The liaisons further recommended the following for consideration during the next FY 2027-28 Bid:
 Councilmember Mirisch expressed support for potentially separating the evaluation methodology for legal and display advertising in future years, recognizing that legal notices primarily target Beverly Hills residents while display ads may reasonably justify reaching audiences outside the City.
 Both Councilmembers emphasized the need for the City to develop a more consistent and equitable policy for evaluating digital readership metrics in future audit years, particularly as digital access, subscription models, and paywalls become increasingly relevant.

Based on the information received from the qualifying newspapers for the FY 2026-27 Bid, it is recommended that the City Council award the FY 2026-27 Newspaper Advertising Bid to the Beverly Hills Courier as it remains the most cost-effective option per reader and has the highest circulation within Beverly Hills among the three newspapers.

Request for Direction
Staff respectfully requests for FY 2026-27, City Council:
 Accept the legal notice and display advertising bids submitted by the Courier, Weekly, and Beverly Press.
 Accept the audit year methodology from the past year as FY 2026-27 is a non-audit year.  Award the Legal Notices and Display Advertising Bid to the Courier based on a combined formula of circulation and costs.
 Provide direction on allocation and distribution of as-needed City legal advertisements to the two remaining bidders.
 Provide direction on allocation and distribution of as-needed City display advertisements to the two remaining bidders.

The City currently has agreements with all three newspapers which each expire on June 30, 2026.

Pending City Council direction, it is requested that the City Council award the bid. The agreement(s) will be placed on the Tuesday, June 23, 2026, City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting agenda for formal approval and will be effective July 1, 2026.

Huma Ahmed,
City Clerk
Approved By
Attachment 1
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2 CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Liaisons FROM: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Michelle Ramos-Vergara, Deputy City Clerk
Anthony Rodstein, Purchasing Services Manager
DATE: May 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Discussion Regarding the Annual Draft FY 2026-27 Advertising and Notices Bid
ATTACHMENTS: 1. FY 2025-26 Bid Award Methodology Options

2. Public Comments

3. Approved Bid from FY 2025-26

INTRODUCTION
In accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20169, the City of Beverly Hills is required to conduct an annual bid for legal advertisements with adjudicated newspapers located in Beverly Hills. The annual bid does not require the City to award the contract to the lowest bidder and has historically included display advertising.

In the absence of case law on this matter, the Public Contracts Code affords the City Council discretion to award contracts to qualified newspapers based on cost and overall public value. As more newspapers have become eligible to bid, the City Council has adopted a practice of determining the award using Beverly Hills circulation figures reported in each publication’s bi-annual independent audit. The bid itself pertains to legal advertisements placed in print newspapers that are locally adjudicated in Beverly Hills.

Over time, and at the City Council’s direction, the process has included expanded audit-related requirements. The City Council retains the authority to establish additional evaluation criteria, provided the fundamental requirements are satisfied.

DISCUSSION
Background: 2025 Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Liaison On May 9, 2025, a Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee Liaison meeting was held with Councilmember Lester J. Friedman and Councilmember Mary N. Wells. Representatives from the City’s three eligible adjudicated newspapers, the BH Courier Acquisition, LLC (Courier), Beverly Hills Weekly (Weekly), and Beverly Press/Park La Brea News (Press) were also in attendance.

The City Council Liaisons approved the proposed bid for the Newspaper Legal Notices and Display Advertising Services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 (this past year) with the following Meeting Date: May 18, 2026

2 criteria listed below with an audit period covering the 12-month period of October 2023 to September 2024.
• Inclusion of the following eight major sections within their independent Certified Verified Circulation (CVC) audit:

1. Introduction Letter

2. Certificate of Legal Adjudication

3. Independent Verified Circulation
Audit

4. Advertisement Samples

5. Project Management Plans

6. Cost Proposal

7. Map of Newspaper’s Delivery Service
Area

8. Additional information including up to five
(5) additional pages which may include
any deviations from the requirements
listed above.
• New online metrics at that time recommended by the City Council were also included in their CVC audits to help initiate discussions regarding their digital presence:
- Audited Average Website Reporting
- Audited Online/Digital Edition
Reporting
- Text Media (Distribution Reporting)
- Email Media (Distribution Reporting)
Additionally, the City Council liaisons were presented with options for the FY 2025-26 Bid award methodologies (see attachment):
• Option 1: Circulation within Beverly Hills (no change to the practice) • Option 2: Circulation within Beverly Hills and outside the City (90/10 circulation formula) • Option 3: Circulation within Beverly Hills, outside the City, and online metrics (90/5/5 circulation formula)
• Option 4: Acceptance and award of all bids
Representatives from all three adjudicated newspapers addressed the Council, emphasizing their circulation reach, long-standing relationship with the City, and interest in continuing to provide advertising services. The Weekly and Press each noted that advertising revenues have declined while rates have remained relatively unchanged, and they both advocated for placing legal notices in all three adjudicated newspapers to maximize public awareness and transparency.

The City Council approved Option 1 for Fiscal Year 25-26.

Advertising Bid Release and City Council Direction - 2025 Per the City Council Liaisons’ direction, the FY 25-26 Legal and Display Advertising Bid was released and then concluded on May 23, 2025. The City received responses from all three newspapers.

At the June 17, 2025, Study Session meeting, staff presented City Council with an overview of the three newspapers’ FY 2025-26 Legal and Display Advertising Bid responses. Staff also presented the award methodologies and City Council Ad Hoc Liaison concerns/recommendations. City Council agreed to Option 1 and awarded the bid to the Courier for all legal and display ads, as based on their CVC audit results, they continued to offer the highest circulation and best price value among the three publications in Beverly Hills.

Meeting Date: May 18, 2026

3 City Council directed Staff to place additional as-needed legal notices and display advertising, at the Beverly Hills rate of circulation compared to the Courier’s. Additionally, the Council directed that advertisements including those reimbursed by project applicants be alternated between the Weekly and the Press.

Additional Notes:

Beverly Hills Courier
Earlier this year, the Beverly Hills Courier implemented a paid online subscription model for its digital readership, a business decision made by the publication. Staff reviewed the City’s contract and found that digital paid subscriptions are not included; the agreement covers print newspapers only. As this is a non-audit year, it may be better to address this as part of next year’s bid process, which is an audit year in 2027.

However, recognizing this may become a broader trend across publications, City staff recommends that the City Council Liaisons consider including, as part of the FY 2027–28 bid (the year of the independent audit), a request for all locally adjudicated newspapers to provide information on paid subscriptions (if applicable). The bid could also explore offering limited complimentary digital access for designated City employees, ensuring staff can review City advertisements and related content without incurring additional costs. This would be a recommendation for the next cycle and is not proposed for inclusion in this year’s non-audit bid.

Beverly Press
During this fiscal year, there have been several instances in which the City did not receive the Beverly Press on Thursdays as required under the terms of the contract. Additionally, proofs of publication were submitted to the City with limited turnaround time requested for staff review and approval. There were also a few instances in which advertisements were published with minor errors prior to receiving the City’s final approval.

Beverly Hills Weekly
There have not been any updates or changes to the Weekly. The publication print and online access remain exactly the same as presented during the previous bid review.

FISCAL IMPACT
The budget for legal advertisements is managed through the City Clerk’s Office, while the budget for non-legal/display advertising is managed through the Policy and Management Department (Communications Office).

It is important to note:
• Some of Community Development advertisements related to Public Hearing items presented at Commission meetings are reimbursed by project applicants. These ads are not funded through the City Clerk’s Legal Advertising budget. While currently published in two newspapers per Council’s FY 2025–26 directive, only one publication is legally required.
• Total spend with the Weekly and Beverly Press will not be identical, as differences in contracted rates and advertisement sizes affect costs when ads alternate between the two publishers.

Meeting Date: May 18, 2026

4 The City Clerk Office’s FY 2026-27 budget for legal advertising and notices remains unchanged at $112,482. The Citywide FY 2026-27 budget for display advertising is $549,958. The total legal and display advertising budget is $662,440.
1 Citywide display advertising expenditures were $262,423.10 in FY 2025 and $283,570.69 thus far in FY 2026 (as of April 15, 2026).

Display Advertisements Citywide Total Spend 2
FY 2025
FY 2026
(as of April 15, 2026)
Courier $151,496.60 $165,976.75
Weekly $65,607.10 $67,670.33
Beverly Press $45,319.40 $49,923.61
Total Spend $262,423.10 $283,570.69
The City Clerk’s Office spent $81,798.46 on legal advertisements in FY 2025 and $59,424.82 thus far in FY 2026 (as of April 15, 2026):

Legal Advertisements City Clerk’s Office Total Spend 3
FY 2025
FY 2026
(as of April 15, 2026)
Courier $57,581.10 $38,643.50
Weekly $16,315.51 $14,534.96
Beverly Press $7,901.85 $6,246.36
Total Spend $81,798.46 $59,424.82

RECOMMENDATION
As an independent audit is required every other year, an audit will not be required for the FY 26-27 Bid. Therefore, the City Council Liaisons may opt to continue with the approved process already in place or recommend a new option. Staff does not have any new options to propose at this time.

For the Liaison Committee’s consideration, staff recommends that in non-audit years, when no significant changes are proposed for discussion (such as revisions to formulas or identified issues), staff be authorized to release the bid using the existing requirements without review by 1 Legal and display advertising budgets are estimates only and are expended solely based on services rendered.

Placement of non-legal (display) advertisements is at the City’s discretion, regardless of bid participation, and no funding is guaranteed to any publisher. The City may adjust advertising placements and expenditures at any time as operational needs require.
2FY 2025: final amount at the end of fiscal year on June 30, 2025; and FY 2026: as of April 15, 2026 3FY 2025: final amount at the end of fiscal year on June 30, 2025; and FY 2026: as of April 15, 2026 Meeting Date: May 18, 2026

5 the City Council Liaison Committee. In years when an audit is required, the City Council Liaisons would meet to review and discuss the bid requirements prior to release.

The next independent audit year will cover October 2025 – September 2026.

Staff respectfully requests that the City Council Liaisons review the proposed release of this year’s bid, provide any feedback, and consider maintaining the current ad placement process.

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Attachment 2
1 Jessika Vasquez
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Honorable Councilmembers Mirisch and Friedman:

Due to the Courier invoking a paywall during the contact period, it is important that the City knows how this impacted residents.

Only if I am in the library on Thursday or Friday do I pick-up the Press, the Weekly, and/or the Courier.

I rely upon the online versions for the Press and Weekly.

Beyond needing Tabor Brewster's insights at the Press, I would be lost be lost without reading Peter Ostroff's column in the Weekly. Mr. Ostroff's barbs provide conversation for a week.

Now, due to the Courier's subscription model, the public announcements are no longer available until the following week.

It is thus proposed that an addition section be added for this year's bid application:

(9) Current Online Metrics:

(A) On a per week basis basis, how many times was that week's edition downloaded.

(B) The period of time is from July 1, 2025 to the last issue before the Application.

Steve Mayer

City of Beverly Hills Advertising Contract – 2026-2027
We would like to address the City Council in regard to the Advertising Contract with the Beverly Press for 2026-2027.

In our 2025 Bid and again in our 2026 Bid, we will extend the lowest rates on our rate card to the City of Beverly Hills. We ask that the council please consider the following when awarding the contract:

1. Our advertising rates are based on our costs. In the past year, we have incurred significant printing increases as the price of newsprint has gone up considerably. From May 2025 – May 2026, our printing bill per week has increased by 10%. This is due to tariQs on newsprint and tariQs on aluminum, which are used in making the plates for the press. In addition, the cost of gas is also impacting our costs as the distributors pass those costs on to us.

2. 65% of our current circulation is in the city of Beverly Hills. The City of Beverly Hills advertises in other publications with minimal or zero circulation in the of Beverly Hills and pays full rate for those ads. (i.e. LA Times, Downtown News, publications in the Palm Springs area). If you are paying based on circulation within the city of Beverly Hills, that should be across all publications. We should be paid the rates put forth in the bid.

3. Consider the added benefit of the pdf on our website. All ads are directly linked to the advertiser’s website at no additional charge – VALUE ADDED! Our website has no paywall and FULL ACCESS to the pdf and the digital version of the newspaper – all 60 plus news items that are in the print versions are posted to our website each week, including all of the stories and photos of the Beverly Hills City Council. We also had more than 900,000 users on our website from March 2025- March 2026!

4. We hope the city will agree to pay us based on our full circulation. Our color rate premium of 25% is non-negotiable based on the fact that color plates are a hard, fixed cost. We are currently not being paid to cover the cost of the color plates.

We respectfully ask the city to pay the fair rates we put forth in our bid.

Michael and Karen Villalpando
Publishers
Attachment 3
City of Beverly Hills
Request for Bid
RFB-26-070-01
Notice Inviting Submission of Bids
for
Newspaper Legal Notices and Display
Advertising Services
Due Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
by 5:00 p.m.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 1 ADVERTISING AND NOTICES BIDS WANTED
Bids should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] on or before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Friday, May 23, 2025 at which time they will be opened for furnishing the services as indicated by the items hereunder listed and in accordance with the applicable specifications. Bids arriving after the specified hour will not be accepted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: In order to qualify to submit a bid in response to this solicitation, CONTRACTOR must operate a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the CITY.

Date of Request: Friday, May 16, 2025
Bid Number: RFB-26-070-01
Item Description: Newspaper Legal Notices and Display Advertising Services Bid Submittal Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025 by 5:00 pm E-mailed bids must be clearly legible preferably in type written form and must contain a signature by an authorized officer of the company.

A bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn after the bid opening. Violation of this policy may cause bidder’s removal from qualified Bidder's List. ***(IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO BID, PLEASE COMPLETE PAGE 13)*** Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 2 Table of Contents
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND .............................................................................................3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................3 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK......................................................................................4 SCHEDULE................................................................................................................................5 QUESTIONS ..............................................................................................................................5 ORGANIZATION OF BID ...........................................................................................................6 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................................8 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS............................................................9 NO BID RESPONSE ................................................................................................................12 ATTACHMENT A – SAMPLE AGREEMENT ............................................................................13 Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 3 City of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA

REQUEST FOR BID
For
Newspaper Legal and Display Advertising Services
RFB-26-070-01
Due Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) requests bids from qualified newspapers (“CONTRACTOR”) to publish legal notices and display advertisements as required by the CITY.

Beverly Hills is located in the middle of Los Angeles County, surrounded by the cities of Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Culver City. Within its 5.7 square mile area, Beverly Hills has approximately 35,000 residents, with a business and commercial base that ranks alongside cities with populations of several hundred thousand.

Internationally recognized for its alluring retail stores, hotels, and exclusive attractions, Beverly Hills attracts visitors from around the world. As a full-service city, police, fire, water treatment, refuse collection, and building inspections, among other municipal services, are provided directly by the CITY.

Throughout the year, CITY prints display advertising to promote CITY sponsored events. The CITY is also legally required to print public notices (legal advertisements) such as Public Hearing Notices, ordinances, resolutions, and certain Requests for Bids.

Per California Public Contract Code Section 20169 the City Clerk’s Office conducts an annual Bid for legal advertising and notices. While not a requirement, the City has historically also included display advertising in the Bid process.

Any contract offered by the CITY will be awarded in the best interest of the CITY and in the CITY’s sole discretion. The winning Bidder will receive all of the CITY’s legal and display advertisements. The CITY may, as needed, select more than one CONTRACTOR for newspaper advertising services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In order to qualify to submit a bid in response to this solicitation, CONTRACTOR must operate a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the CITY.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 4 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK
The following Scope of Work shall apply to this project:

1. CONTRACTOR shall enter into an agreement with CITY for services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 (see Attachment A for sample agreement).

2. CONTRACTOR shall print, and publish on a non-exclusive basis, correctly and in a firstclass manner in a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the CITY, all legally required advertising and any other notices or advertising of whatever kind or nature that may be requested in writing by an officer, board, commission or department of the CITY, to be printed pursuant to the terms of this bid, and furnish proof of such publication.

3. Nothing in this Request for Bid (RFB) shall be construed to require CITY to place all advertisements, or any particular advertisement, with any CONTRACTOR to whom a contract is awarded. CITY retains the right to place advertisements in any publication or medium as required by law and as it determines to be in the best interests of the CITY.

4. Legally required advertisements can be display ads such as Public Hearing Notices and Summarized Ordinances which are normally placed in the “front pages”. Legally required advertisements can also be classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, and certain Requests for Bids (RFBs) which are normally placed in the “back page(s)” of a newspaper.

5. If specified by CITY in writing, up to one full page of legal or display advertisements shall be inserted with best effort upfront within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the newspaper if the newspaper is greater than 20 pages. Exceptions include last minute advertisements in which case, placement can be based on availability of space and with the mutual agreement by CITY. Other exceptions include legal/classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, and certain Requests for Bids and Requests for Proposals.

6. Unless CITY specifies a different font style and font size, CONTRACTOR shall publish CITY’s legal notices and advertising in the following font style and size:
serif= Times New Roman eight point font
sans serif =Arial seven point font

CITY will not be responsible for any additional charges for CONTRACTOR’s use of larger font sizes, unless requested by CITY in writing.

7. CONTRACTOR shall accept digital transmission of legal notices and display advertisements from CITY. Written copy furnished by CITY shall not be photocopied and published in "as is" condition unless expressly authorized by CITY. All such written copy shall be typeset as required in the font style and size specified above unless otherwise specified by CITY. CITY may also provide CONTRACTOR with a camera-ready copy.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 5 8. CONTACTOR shall provide a proof prior to publication for CITY to review for accuracy.

Unless CITY specifies a different font style and font size, CONTRACTOR shall submit the proof of publication in the font styles and sizes listed above. All CITY advertisements shall be approved by CITY in writing prior to publishing. CONTRACTOR shall provide one affidavit of publication within two weeks of each publication.

9. CONTRACTOR shall contact CITY first and within 24 hours of the distribution day of the papers to offer any last minute display opportunities at a competitive rate determined by the publication.

10. All advertisements shall be inserted in every edition of the newspaper issued upon the day of publication, and not in any supplement thereof, and shall be published for the number of days directed in writing by CITY requiring such publication and no more. If the newspaper is published on more than one day per week, then advertisements shall be placed on the publication date requested by CITY.

11. CONTRACTOR's deadline for publication of notices/advertising, space reservation and materials submission for publishing shall be as provided in the agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY.

12. If at any time during the period of the agreement, the newspaper to which the agreement is awarded is not published and circulated regularly on its regular date of publication, CITY has the right to immediately terminate the agreement and to recover any damages from CONTRACTOR.

13. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to publish an advertisement or notice or publishes improperly, CONTRACTOR shall, at the election of CITY, republish on the next available publication date at no charge to CITY or shall not charge CITY for the improperly published advertisement.

14. CONTRACTOR will be required during the term of the agreement to deliver free of charge fifty (50) copies of each issue of said newspaper to CITY Hall Attn: City Clerk’s office.

SCHEDULE
The anticipated schedule for submission of this Request for Bid (“RFB”) is as follows:

Solicitation issued: Friday, May 16, 2025
Bid due date: Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Anticipated award date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this RFB shall be submitted directly to the City Clerk at [email protected].

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 6 ORGANIZATION OF BID
Each bid shall contain the following major sections:

1. Introduction Letter.

Only one transmittal letter need be prepared to accompany all copies of the bid. The transmittal letter should include the name, title, address, phone number, and original signature of an individual with authority to negotiate on behalf of and to contractually bind the CONTRACTOR, and who may be contacted during the period of bid evaluation.

The bid shall clearly identify the CONTRACTOR’s legal name and address and the legal form of the CONTRACTOR (e.g. partnership, corporation, joint venture, sole proprietorship).

If a joint venture, identify the members of the joint venture and provide all the information required under this section for each member, and attach a copy of the joint venture agreement. If the CONTRACTOR is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a “parent company,” please identify the “parent company.”

2. Certification of Legal Adjudication.

California Government Code Sections 6000 and 6008 are the two State statutes that allow a publication to become adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation. Section 6000 was enacted in 1943 and was the only method for adjudication until Section 6008 was enacted in 1974. Publications can have either Section 6000 or Section 6008 adjudication but the adjudication must specify that it is in the City of Beverly Hills.

3. Independent Verified Circulation Audit.

CONTRACTOR’s independent verified circulation audit must be for a period of one full year and have been completed within the 12-month audit period of October 2023 to September 2024, except that any CONTRACTOR who submitted a verified circulation audit to the CITY in connection with a previous bid need not furnish a new circulation audit if the previously submitted audit was completed within the twenty four (24) months prior to the Date of Request of this Request for Bids.

The independent verified circulation audit must include:
a. Distribution by Zip Code
b. Distribution by County
c. Average Net Press Run
d. Controlled Distribution Data and Returns
e. Paid Distribution Data and Returns
f. Carrier Delivery Rate and average number of subscriptions g. Mail Rate and average number of subscriptions
The independent verified circulation audit shall include the following online metrics:
a. Audited Average Website Reporting
b. Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting
c. Text Media
d. Email Media
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 7 CITY’s evaluation of each CONTRACTOR’s circulation will be based on the results from the submitted independent verified circulation audits. The circulation audit results will weigh heavily during the Evaluation and Criteria process.

4. Demonstration of CONTRACTOR’s experience in operating a newspaper and publishing legal and display advertisements.

CONTRACTOR is to provide sample advertisements of each of the following:

1. Public Hearing;

2. Notice to Contractors; and

3. An Ordinance or Resolution.

5. Project Management. Describe the plans for accomplishing the required work and the CONTRACTOR’s approach to representing the CITY, including:
a. Weekly publishing day(s)______
b. Space Reservation Deadline Date______ and Time______ c. Materials Submission Deadline Date______ and Time______ d. The method by which the CITY will submit requests to CONTRACTOR (phone, email, etc.)
e. Contact information of CONTRACTOR’s Project Manager with whom CITY should contact for advertisements:

Name: ______________________
Phone Number: ______________
Email Address: ______________

6. Cost Proposal.

Please provide the following:
a. Prices for modular advertisements in black and white for:
¼ page_______
½ page_______
full page advertisements_______
b. Prices for modular advertisements in color for:
¼ page_______
½ page_______
full page advertisements_____
c. Price for per legal inch/classified advertisements in black and white _______ d. Current Open Rate for ¼ page, ½ page and full page advertisements e. Current Classified Rate
f. Narrative of your newspaper’s mechanical data including the size, per column width, and number of columns used in a full page advertisement.

7. A map of the CONTRACTOR’s newspaper delivery area.

The map shall clearly identify the locations in the CITY where newspapers are delivered and where they are not delivered. CONTRACTOR shall use a Thomas Guide Street Map or Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 8 equivalent and specifically delineate streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered and streets or areas where newspapers are not delivered. The map shall also show those streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered free of charge and those streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered only with a paid subscription. All CONTRACTORs shall also describe the nature and extent of delivery of newspapers in commercial areas of the CITY and to multi-family residential properties.

8. Additional Information.

No other documentation will be required; however, the CONTRACTOR may include up to five (5) additional pages which may include any deviations from the requirements listed above.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Any submission shall constitute an irrevocable offer for one hundred eighty (180) days following the deadline for its submission. Information contained in the bid is confidential and shall remain so until a contract is signed. A bidder’s proposal may be withdrawn at any time prior to the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn after the bid opening. Violation of this policy may cause bidder’s removal from qualified Bidder's List.

1. Submittal Deadline
CONTRACTORs shall email one (1) digital copy of bid in PDF format no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Friday, May 23, 2025 by emailing the City Clerk at [email protected].

2. Contact
CONTRACTORs shall not contact the CITY’s Mayor, Councilmembers, or staff during this RFB process regarding the RFB other than the designated RFB Administrator (City Clerk Huma Ahmed or her designee). Only CONTRACTORs currently under contract with the CITY may have contact with the Mayor, Councilmembers, and staff, however the current CONTRACTOR MUST NOT discuss this RFB with the CITY’s Mayor, Councilmembers, or staff during this RFB process or they will be disqualified.

3. Rejection of Bids
Bids received after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Friday, May 23, 2025 shall be considered late. Late submittals will be rejected and will not be considered for review.

The CITY reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any or all submissions in whole or in part for any reason without incurring any cost or liability whatsoever. All bids will be reviewed for completeness of the submission requirements. If a bid fails to meet a material requirement in the RFB, or if it is incomplete or contains irregularities, the bid may be rejected. A deviation is material to the extent that a response is not in substantial accord with the requirements in this RFB.

Immaterial deviations may cause a bid to be rejected. The CITY may or may not waive an immaterial deviation or defect in a bid. The CITY's waiver of an immaterial deviation or defect Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 9 shall in no way modify the RFB or excuse a CONTRACTOR from full compliance with the remaining RFB.

Bids that contain false or misleading statements may be rejected if in the CITY’s opinion the information was intended to mislead the CITY regarding a requirement of the RFB. Bids may be rejected in any case where it is determined that the bids are not truly competitive, or where the costs presented are not reasonable.

4. Proof of Authority
The bid must also include the following information: name, title, address, and telephone number of the individual who has authority to bind CONTRACTOR and who may be contacted during the bid evaluation period. The bid shall be signed by an official authorized to bind CONTRACTOR and shall contain a statement to the effect that the bid is a CONTRACTOR offer for at least a one hundred eighty (180) day period.

5. Conflict of Interest
CONTRACTOR shall have no interest in other projects or independent contracts that conflict in any manner with the interests of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY of any existing contracts or proposed new contracts which may conflict with the CITY’s interests.

CONTRACTORs submitting bids in response to this RFB must disclose to the CITY any actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided pursuant to this RFB. If this CONTRACTOR has no conflict of interest, a statement to that effect shall be included in the bid.

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS
A. Evaluation
An Evaluation Criteria has been established by the CITY’s Newspaper/Advertising Ad Hoc Committee. The CITY reserves the right to establish criteria and weight factors. Selection of qualified proposers will be based on the following criteria as set forth herein. Criteria are listed in random sequence and are not considered in any rank or order of importance. The bid will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee on the basis of the response to all requirements of this RFB. The following criteria will be used in evaluating bids:

1. Qualifications, including proof of legal adjudication and results of latest circulation audit, to determine effectiveness of each proposer with regard to reaching the CITY’s target audience and exposure of advertisements. The circulation audit results will weigh heavily during the Evaluation and Criteria process.

2. Ability to provide services as outlined in the scope of work.

3. Ability to reach a large readership base, as demonstrated by audited circulation figure of publication.

4. Demonstrated compliance with the Scope of Work, including ability to publish per legal square inch/classified and display advertisements in the size, format and location specified by the CITY.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 10 5. Advertisement placement considerations, including methods to request advertisements; request deadlines; and turnaround times for advertisements.

6. Responsiveness of bid to specifications described in this RFB, including whether the CONTRACTOR has agreed to the contracting requirements set forth in this RFB.

7. Cost and compensation required.

8. The ability of the CONTRACTOR to demonstrate its prior, current, and continued compliance during the contract term with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations.

B. Pre-Contractual Expenses
In any event, the CITY shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by any selected CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTORs shall not include any such expenses as part of the price proposed in response to this RFB. The CITY shall be held harmless and free from any and all liability, claims, or expenses whatsoever incurred by, or on behalf of, any person or organization responding to this RFB.

Pre-contractual expenses include any expenses incurred by selected CONTRACTORs including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Preparing bid in response to this RFB.

2. Submitting bid to the CITY.

3. Travel or accommodation to the CITY to participate in the interview process.

4. Negotiations with the CITY on any matter related to bid.

5. Other expenses incurred by a CONTRACTOR prior to the date of award of any agreement.

C. Selection Panel
The Selection Panel (“Panel”), composed of CITY staff will evaluate the bids considering the scope of work and various evaluation criteria, as described above with the intent of selecting the most qualified CONTRACTORs.

CONTRACTORs may be telephoned and asked for further information, if necessary. The CITY reserves the right to select a CONTRACTOR based solely on written bids and not convene oral interviews.

Following the evaluation of the bids and upon determination of the final ranking of all proposers, the Panel will issue a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall have final authority for the selection, including number of awarded contracts and awarded contract amounts and costs.

Any contract offered by the CITY will be awarded in the best interest of the CITY and in the CITY’s sole discretion. The CITY may, as needed, select more than one CONTRACTOR for newspaper advertising services.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 11 D. Negotiations
Negotiations will cover the scope of work, the contract schedule duration, contract terms and conditions, technical specifications, and price. If the negotiating team is unable to reach an acceptable agreement with the selected CONTRACTOR, the team will recommend to the City Manager that the negotiations be terminated and an alternative approach be attempted, including the possibility of entering into negotiations with the second ranking CONTRACTOR.

No contract or agreement, express or implied, shall exist or be binding on the CITY before the execution of a written contract by both CITY and selected CONTRACTOR. If agreement on the terms of such a contract cannot be reached after a period deemed reasonable by the CITY in its sole discretion or if, after the CITY and CONTRACTOR agree to terms and execute a contract, that contract is terminated for any reason, the CITY may enter into negotiations and sign a contract with any other CONTRACTOR who submitted timely, responsive, and responsible bids to this RFB, or issue a new RFB and begin the bid process anew.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 12 NO BID RESPONSE
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Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 13 ATTACHMENT A – SAMPLE AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND
[CONTRACTOR’s NAME] TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND

NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL)
NAME OF CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR’S NAME
RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL OF CONTRACTOR: Name, Title
CONTRACTOR’S ADDRESS: Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Attention: Insert Name, Title
CONTRACTOR’S E.I.N/TAX I.D. NO.: CONTRACTOR’S Tax I.D. No.

CITY’S ADDRESS: City of Beverly Hills
455 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Attention: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
COMMENCEMENT DATE: July 1, 2025
TERMINATION DATE: June 30, 2026
CONSIDERATION: Based on the rates set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Not to
exceed the amount set forth in CITY authorized
purchase orders.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 14 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND
[CONTRACTOR’S NAME] TO PROVIDE LEGAL NOTICES AND

DISPLAY ADVERTISING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Beverly Hills (hereinafter called “CITY”), and [CONTRACTOR’S NAME] (hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”).

RECITALS
A. CITY desires to have certain services and/or goods provided as set forth in Exhibit A (the “Scope of Work”), attached hereto and incorporated herein.

B. CONTRACTOR represents that it is qualified and able to perform the Scope of Work.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

Section 1. CONTRACTOR’s Scope of Work. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Scope of Work described in Exhibit A in a manner satisfactory to CITY and consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. CITY shall have the right to order, in writing, changes in the Scope of Work. Any changes in the Scope of Work by CONTRACTOR must be made in writing and approved by both parties. The cost of any change in the Scope of Work must be agreed to by both parties in writing.

Section 2. Time of Performance.

CONTRACTOR shall commence its services under this Agreement upon the Commencement Date or upon a receipt of a written notice to proceed from CITY. CONTRACTOR shall complete the performance of services by the Termination Date set forth above.

Section 3. Compensation.
(a) Compensation
CITY agrees to compensate CONTRACTOR for the services and/or goods provided under this Agreement, and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept in full satisfaction for such services, a sum not to exceed the Consideration set forth above and more particularly described in Exhibit B. (b) Expenses
The amount set forth in paragraph (a) shall include reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenditures reasonably incurred in the performance of this Agreement (including, but not limited to, all labor, materials, delivery, tax, assembly, and installation, as applicable). There shall be no claims for additional compensation for reimbursable expenses. (c) Additional Services. CITY may from time to time require CONTRACTOR to perform additional services not included in the Scope of Work. Such requests for additional services shall be made by CITY in writing and agreed upon by both parties in writing.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 15 Section 4. Method of Payment. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR said Consideration in accordance with the method and schedule of payment set forth in Exhibit B.

Section 5. Independent Contractor. CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain, as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR’s employees, except as herein set forth.

CONTRACTOR shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY.

Section 6. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR without the prior written approval of CITY. Any attempt by CONTRACTOR to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.

Section 7. Responsible Principal(s)
(a) CONTRACTOR’s Responsible Principal set forth above shall be principally responsible for CONTRACTOR’s obligations under this Agreement and shall serve as principal liaison between CITY and CONTRACTOR. Designation of another Responsible Principal by CONTRACTOR shall not be made without prior written consent of CITY. (b) CITY’s Responsible Principal shall be the City Manager or his designee set forth above who shall administer the terms of the Agreement on behalf of CITY.

Section 8. Personnel. CONTRACTOR represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform CONTRACTOR’s Scope of Work under this Agreement.

All personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such Scope of Work.

Section 9. Permits and Licenses. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain during the Agreement term all necessary licenses, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of services under this Agreement, including a business license.

Section 10. Interests of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR affirms that it presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Scope of Work contemplated by this Agreement. No person having any such interest shall be employed by or be associated with CONTRACTOR.

Section 11. Insurance.
(a) CONTRACTOR shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, insurance as follows:
(1) A policy or policies of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence, combined single limit, against any personal injury, death, loss or damage resulting from the wrongful or negligent acts by CONTRACTOR.
(2) A policy or policies of Comprehensive Vehicle Liability Insurance covering personal injury and property damage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence combined single limit, covering any vehicle utilized by CONTRACTOR in performing the Scope of Work required by this Agreement. (3) Workers’ compensation insurance as required by the State of California.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 16 (4) Media Liability Insurance
CONTRACTOR shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Media Liability Coverage that includes errors and omissions coverage for public notices, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence. CONTRACTOR shall require each of its sub-contractors to maintain insurance coverage which meets all of the requirements of this Agreement. (b) CONTRACTOR shall require each of its sub-contractors to maintain insurance coverage which meets all of the requirements of this Agreement. (c) The policy or policies required by this Agreement shall be issued by an insurer admitted in the State of California and with a rating of at least a A+;VII in the latest edition of Best’s Insurance Guide.
(d) CONTRACTOR agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full force and effect CITY may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, CITY may take out the necessary insurance and pay, at CONTRACTOR’s expense, the premium thereon.
(e) At all times during the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain on file with CITY’s Risk Manager a certificate or certificates of insurance on the form set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated herein, showing that the aforesaid policies are in effect in the required amounts. CONTRACTOR shall, prior to commencement of work under this Agreement, file with CITY’s Risk Manager such certificate or certificates. The general liability insurance shall contain an endorsement naming the CITY as an additional insured. (f) The general liability and vehicle liability policies required under this Agreement shall contain an endorsement providing that the policies cannot be canceled or reduced except on thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY, and specifically stating that the coverage contained in the policies affords insurance pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement.
(g) The insurance provided by CONTRACTOR shall be primary to any coverage available to CITY. The policies of insurance required by this Agreement shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
(h) Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. At the option of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall either reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and expenses.
(i) The insurance coverage amounts required under the Agreement do not limit CITY’s right to recover against CONTRACTOR and its insurance carriers.

Section 12. Indemnification.
(a) CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY, City Council and each member thereof, and every officer, employee and agent of CITY, from any claim, liability or financial loss (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs) arising from any intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR or any person employed by CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 17 (b) All duties of CONTRACTOR shall survive termination or expiration of the Agreement.

Section 13. Termination.
(a) CITY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason or for no reason upon five calendar days’ written notice to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of such notice. (b) In the event of termination or cancellation of this Agreement by CITY, due to no fault or failure of performance by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall be paid based on the percentage of work satisfactorily performed at the time of termination. In no event shall CONTRACTOR be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to CONTRACTOR for the full performance of the services required by this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall have no other claim against CITY by reason of such termination, including any claim for compensation.

Section 14. CITY’s Responsibility. CITY shall provide CONTRACTOR with all pertinent data, documents, and other requested information as is available for the proper performance of CONTRACTOR’s Scope of Work.

Section 15. Information and Documents. All data, information, documents and drawings prepared for CITY and required to be furnished to CITY in connection with this Agreement shall become the property of CITY, and CITY may use all or any portion of the work submitted by CONTRACTOR and compensated by CITY pursuant to this Agreement as CITY deems appropriate.

Section 16. Records Retention and Examination. CONTRACTOR shall retain, protect, and maintain in an accessible location all records and documents, including paper, electronic, and computer records, with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement including but not limited to (1) the rates paid by CITY under this Agreement, and (2) the distribution, delivery and circulation for five (5) years after receipt of final payment by CITY under the Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall make all such records and documents available for inspection, copying, or other reproductions, and auditing by authorized representatives of CITY, including the City Manager or designee, free of charge. CONTRACTOR shall make available all requested data and records at reasonable locations within the County of Los Angeles at any time during normal business hours, and as often as CITY deems necessary. If records are not made available within the County of Los Angeles, CONTRACTOR shall pay CITY’s travel, hotel and meal costs to the location where the records are maintained. CONTRACTOR must include this provision in all subcontracts made in connection with this Agreement. If CITY or its representative determines that the rates paid by the CITY for advertising exceed the rates paid by any other advertiser of CONTRACTOR for the same advertising other than special introductory rates (rates for commercial advertisers who have not advertised for at least three years, with the rate not lasting more than 60 days) or special rates offered to advertisers who contract to purchase at least one half page in every edition of the newspaper for at least ninety (90) days, CONTRACTOR shall promptly reimburse CITY for all fees paid in excess of those required by this Agreement. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse CITY for all costs and expenses incurred by CITY in connection with such audit. This provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement.

Section 17. Nondiscrimination by CONTRACTOR. In the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 18 subjected to discrimination under this Agreement or under any project, program or activity supported by the Agreement, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations). CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law, and shall take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Section 18. Notice. Any notices, bills, invoices, etc. required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand during the receiving party’s regular business hours or by facsimile before or during the receiving party’s regular business hours; or (b) on the second business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid to the addresses set forth above, or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to this section.

Section 19. Circulation. CONTRACTOR shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement publish the [CONTRACTOR’S NAME] and circulate such publication, free of charge, weekly on its regular date of publication to the areas described in its bid proposal and shown in Exhibit D. Failure to comply with this section shall be a material breach of this Agreement.

Section 20. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that either party commences any legal action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary disbursements, in addition to such other relief as may be sought and awarded.

Section 21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between CITY and CONTRACTOR, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both CITY and CONTRACTOR.

Section 22. Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

Section 23. Governing Law. The interpretation and implementation of this Agreement shall be governed by the domestic law of the State of California.

Section 24. CITY Not Obligated to Third Parties. CITY shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any party other than CONTRACTOR.

Section 25. Severability. Invalidation of any provision contained herein or the application thereof to any person or entity by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any of the other covenants, conditions, restrictions, or provisions hereof, or the application thereof to any other person or entity, and the same shall remain in full force and effect.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 19 EXECUTED the day of 20___, at Beverly Hills,
California.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
A Municipal Corporation
MAYOR’S NAME
Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California
ATTEST:
(SEAL)

HUMA AHMED
City Clerk
CONTRACTOR: [insert name of
newspaper]
CONTRACTOR’S NAME
Title
CONTRACTOR’S NAME
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

LAURENCE S. WIENER NANCY HUNT-COFFEY
City Attorney City Manager

HUMA AHMED
City Clerk
SHARON L’HEUREUX DRESSEL
Risk Manager

ANTHONY RODSTEIN
Purchasing Services Manager
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 20 EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK
I. SCOPE OF WORK
CONTRACTOR shall, at CITY’s written request, perform the following services to the satisfaction of CITY:

Print and publish, on a non-exclusive basis, correctly and in a first-class manner in the [insert name of newspaper], a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the City of Beverly Hills, all legal advertising. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall print and publish, on a non-exclusive basis, correctly and in a first class manner in the [insert name of newspaper], any other notices or advertising of whatever kind or nature that may be requested in writing by an officer, board, commission or department of the City of Beverly Hills, to be printed pursuant to the terms of this bid, and furnish proof of such publication. However, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require CITY to place all advertisements, or any particular advertisement, with CONTRACTOR. CITY retains the right to place advertisements in any publication or medium as required by law and as it determines to be in the best interests of CITY.

If specified by CITY in writing, up to one full page of legal or display advertisements shall be inserted with best effort upfront within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the Beverly Hills Courier if the newspaper is greater than 20 pages. Exceptions include last minute advertisements in which case, placement can be based on availability of space and with the mutual agreement by CITY. Other exceptions include legal/classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, Requests for Bids and Request for Proposals.

Unless CITY specifies a different font style and font size, CONTRACTOR shall publish CITY’s legal notices and advertising in the following font style and size:
serif= Times New Roman eight point font
san serif =Arial seven point font
The CITY will not be responsible for any additional charges for CONTRACTOR’S use of larger font sizes, unless requested by the CITY in writing.

CONTRACTOR shall be required during the term of the Agreement to deliver free of charge fifty (50) copies of each issue of [insert name of newspaper] to the City Clerk’s office.

Written copy furnished by CITY for publication shall not be photocopied and published in "as is" condition unless expressly authorized by CITY. All such written copy shall be typeset as required by CITY. CITY may also provide CONTRACTOR with camera-ready copy.

CONTRACTOR shall contact the CITY first and within 24 hours of the distribution day of the papers to offer any last minute display opportunities at a competitive rate determined by the publication.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 21 In the event CONTRACTOR fails to publish an advertisement or notice, or publishes improperly, CONTRACTOR shall, at the election of CITY, republish the advertisement or notice on the next available publication date at no charge to CITY or shall not charge CITY for the improperly published advertisement.

Prior to the commencement of services under this Agreement and again on request by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall submit evidence satisfactory to the CITY of and its certificate of adjudication, its independent verified audit, and its newspaper delivery area within the City of Beverly Hills. Evidence of its newspaper delivery area shall indicate where newspapers are delivered without charge in the CITY and where newspapers are only delivered pursuant to a paid subscription and where newspapers are not delivered in CITY, and the approximate number of residences in the CITY to which the newspaper is delivered.

CONTRACTOR's deadline for publication of notices/advertising shall be shall be (Insert Date and Time) Pacific Standard Time for space reservation and (Insert Date and Time) Pacific Standard Time for materials submission for publishing on (Insert Day of Week).

CONTRACTOR shall provide one affidavit of publication within two weeks of each publication.

CONTRACTOR shall accept digital transmission of legal notices and display advertisements from CITY, and provide a proof prior to publication for CITY to review for accuracy.

All CITY advertisements shall be approved by CITY in writing prior to publishing.

II. INFECTIOUS DISEASE
A. The federal government and State of California, the County of Los Angeles, and CITY have declared an emergency due to a global pandemic caused by an infectious coronavirus which causes a disease referred to as COVID-19. In an effort to support and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for CITY employees and the community, CITY is requiring all contractors and CONTRACTOR to immediately monitor and track the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, the common cold and influenza for all of its employees and subcontractors (collectively “CONTRACTOR employees”) assigned to CITY projects that come onsite to any CITY facility to perform services under the Agreement.

B. CONTRACTOR shall notify CITY immediately in writing if CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR employees have come in contact with anyone with an infectious disease or has contracted an infectious disease. Such CONTRACTOR employees shall immediately cease performing services under the Agreement.

C. CONTRACTOR shall monitor CONTRACTOR employees’ signs and symptoms with written logs. CONTRACTOR shall maintain a daily recording of the following:

1. Require CONTRACTOR employees to take their temperature each time they enter and exit CITY facilities (both before and after work is performed at CITY facilities).

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 22 2. If CONTRACTOR employees have any symptoms of COVID-19, the common cold, or influenza including but not limited to a fever (100°F or higher), cough, trouble breathing, CONTRACTOR shall:
(a) Direct employees not to report to work.
(b) Contact your CITY Responsible Principal.

3. CONTRACTOR shall ask employees to identify any close contact they had with others at a CITY facility during the 48 hours prior to symptom onset or positive test, if asymptomatic.

Close contact is defined as individuals who are within 6 feet of each other for 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period. This definition may be modified by the Centers for Disease Control and/or the Los Angeles County Public Health Department.

4. CONTRACTOR shall disinfect all areas that CONTRACTOR’s employees come in contact with while performing services under the Agreement before and after usage.

5. CONTRACTOR employees shall not return to any CITY facility until they meet the quarantine / isolation guidance* of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. * CONTRACTOR acknowledges it has reviewed, understands and will follow the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidance workplaces.

D. CONTRACTOR shall also maintain daily monitoring and record keeping in connection with CITY projects where CONTRACTOR employees come on site for the following information:

1. Projects are adhering to Social Distancing and Industry Safety Standards for employees and the public. Please review Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines for social distancing.

2. CONTRACTOR employees are not working while sick.

3. CONTRACTOR shall notify their CITY Project Manager or CITY Responsible Principal prior to reporting on site daily.

4. CONTRACTOR shall contact their CITY Project Manager or CITY Responsible Principal to reschedule non-essential services.

E. CONTRACTOR shall provide employees with handwashing and sanitizing equipment.

These requirements apply to all vendors and their employees regardless of whether they are fully vaccinated or not.

CONTRACTOR shall be required to know and adhere to Los Angeles County Public Health Order http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/reopening-la.htm#orders.

For the latest CITY updates and COVID-19 related FAQs please visit http://www.beverlyhills.org/novelcoronavirus
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 23 CITY reserves the right to review CONTRACTOR’s daily logs to ensure compliance with this Agreement. CITY has the right to send CONTRACTOR employees home who do not comply with these requirements. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the recordings and logs in accordance with the Agreement.

For questions, please contact CITY’s Responsible Principal or Risk Management at 310- 285-1073.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 24 EXHIBIT B

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT AND RATES
Schedule of Payment:

Within 30 days after the end of each month, CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY an itemized statement which shall set forth in detail a description of the services performed during that month.

CONTRACTOR shall also submit one affidavit of publication for each advertisement placed in the [insert name of newspaper]. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR the amount of such undisputed billing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the itemized statement and affidavits of publication.

Schedule of Rates:

If specified by CITY in writing, up to one full page of legal or display advertisements shall be inserted with best effort upfront within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the [insert name of newspaper] if the newspaper is greater than 20 pages. Exceptions include last minute advertisements in which case, placement can be based on availability of space and with the mutual agreement by the City. Other exceptions include legal/classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, Requests for Bids and Request for Proposals.

CONTRACTOR shall charge the City the lesser of two rate calculations for all Classified/Back Page(s) ads:
a. The Per Legal Square Inch/Classified Rate for the entire ad; or b. A combination of the full page modular rate plus the Per Legal Square inch/Classified rate for any remainder of the ad that does not fill a full page.

CONTRACTOR's rates shall not exceed the rates CONTRACTOR charges any other commercial advertiser (other than rates for advertising residential real estate) for the same advertising, in the same location, other than special introductory rates (rates for commercial advertisers who have not advertised for at least three years, with the rate not lasting more than 60 days) or special rates charged to advertisers who contract to purchase at least one half page of advertising in every edition of the [insert name of newspaper] for a duration of at least ninety days.

For those advertisements requiring typesetting,
CONTRACTOR’s rates shall not exceed the rates CONTRACTOR charges for any other advertiser for the same size advertising, in the same location, and typeset by CONTRACTOR, other than special introductory rates (rates for commercial advertisers who have not advertised for at least three years, with the rate not lasting more than 60 days) or special rates charged to advertisers who contract to purchase at least one half page of advertising in every edition of the [insert name of newspaper] for a duration of at least ninety days. CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY upon execution of this Agreement and quarterly thereafter, a certified rate sheet which sets forth the rates it charges for advertising. CITY shall have the right to audit CONTRACTOR's business records as provided in Section 16 of this Agreement.

Schedule of Rates continued on next page
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 25 LEGAL SQUARE INCH/CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
These rates are used for advertisements such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, Requests for Bids and Request for Proposals that are not specifically requested to be printed using the modular rate and are normally only provided in black and white.

ITEM ARTICLE PRICE
1 For black and white advertisements placed within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the newspaper if it is greater than 20 pages _____________ 2 For black and white back page advertisements such as RFPs, RFQs, Bids, and long ordinances _____________
Display Advertising in modular form in both black and white and in color for ¼, ½ and full page advertisements placed within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the newspaper if it is greater than 20 pages shall be provided at the following rates on request by CITY:

Modular Rate Prices
Advertisement Size Black and White Color Price
¼ page _____________ _____________
½ page _____________ _____________
Full page _____________ _____________
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 26 EXHIBIT C

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
This is to certify that the following endorsement is part of the policy(ies) described below:

NAMED INSURED COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
A.

B.

ADDRESS C.

COMPANY
(A. B. C.) COVERAGE
POLICY
NUMBER

EXPIRATION
DATE
B.I. LIMITS
P.D.

AGGREGATE
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
GENERAL LIABILITY
PRODUCTS/COMPLETED

OPERATIONS
BLANKET CONTRACTUAL
CONTRACTOR'S PROTECTIVE
PERSONAL INJURY
EXCESS LIABILITY
WORKERS' COMPENSATION

It is hereby understood and agreed that the City of Beverly Hills, its City Council and each member thereof and every officer and employee of the City shall be named as joint and several assureds with respect to claims arising out of the following project or agreement:

It is further agreed that the following indemnity agreement between the City of Beverly Hills and the named insured is covered under the policy: Contractor agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend City, its City Council and each member thereof and every officer and employee of City from any and all liability or financial loss resulting from any suits, claims, losses or actions brought against and from all costs and expenses of litigation brought against City, its City Council and each member thereof and any officer or employee of City which results directly or indirectly from the wrongful or negligent actions of contractor's officers, employees, agents or others employed by Contractor while engaged by Contractor in the (performance of this agreement) construction of this project.

It is further agreed that the inclusion of more than one assured shall not operate to increase the limit of the company's liability and that insurer waives any right of contribution with insurance which may be available to the City of Beverly Hills.

In the event of cancellation or material change in the above coverage, the company will give 30 days written notice of cancellation or material change to the certificate holder.

Except to certify that the policy(ies) described above have the above endorsement attached, this certificate or verification of insurance is not an insurance policy and does not amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed herein. Notwithstanding any requirement, term, or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which this certificate or verification of insurance may be issued or may pertain, the insurance afforded by the policies described herein is subject to all the terms, exclusions and conditions of such policies.

DATE: BY:

Authorized Insurance Representative
TITLE:

AGENCY: ADDRESS:

RM02.DOC REVISED 10/14/96.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-26-070-01 27 EXHIBIT D

CIRCULATION AREA
Attachment 2
City of Beverly Hills
Request for Bid
RFB-27-070-01
Notice Inviting Submission of Bids
for
Newspaper Legal Notices and Display
Advertising Services
Due Date:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
by 5:00 p.m.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 1 ADVERTISING AND NOTICES BIDS WANTED
Bids should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] on or before 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Friday, May 27, 2026 at which time they will be opened for furnishing the services as indicated by the items hereunder listed and in accordance with the applicable specifications. Bids arriving after the specified hour will not be accepted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: In order to qualify to submit a bid in response to this solicitation, CONTRACTOR must operate a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the CITY.

Date of Request: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Bid Number: RFB-27-070-01
Item Description: Newspaper Legal Notices and Display Advertising Services Bid Submittal Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm E-mailed bids must be clearly legible preferably in type written form and must contain a signature by an authorized officer of the company.

A bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn after the bid opening. Violation of this policy may cause bidder’s removal from qualified Bidder's List. ***(IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO BID, PLEASE COMPLETE PAGE 13)***

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 2 Table of Contents
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND ............................................................................................... 3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS....................................................................................................... 3 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................................... 4 SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................. 5 QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 5 ORGANIZATION OF BID ............................................................................................................. 5 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 8 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS ............................................................. 9 NO BID RESPONSE .................................................................................................................. 11 ATTACHMENT A – SAMPLE AGREEMENT .............................................................................. 12

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 3 City of Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, CA

REQUEST FOR BID
For
Newspaper Legal and Display Advertising Services
RFB-27-070-01
Due Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The City of Beverly Hills (“CITY”) requests bids from qualified newspapers (“CONTRACTOR”) to publish legal notices and display advertisements as required by the CITY.

Beverly Hills is located in the middle of Los Angeles County, surrounded by the cities of Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Culver City. Within its 5.7 square mile area, Beverly Hills has approximately 35,000 residents, with a business and commercial base that ranks alongside cities with populations of several hundred thousand.

Internationally recognized for its alluring retail stores, hotels, and exclusive attractions, Beverly Hills attracts visitors from around the world. As a full-service city, police, fire, water treatment, refuse collection, and building inspections, among other municipal services, are provided directly by the CITY.

Throughout the year, CITY prints display advertising to promote CITY sponsored events. The CITY is also legally required to print public notices (legal advertisements) such as Public Hearing Notices, ordinances, resolutions, and certain Requests for Bids.

Per California Public Contract Code Section 20169 the City Clerk’s Office conducts an annual Bid for legal advertising and notices. While not a requirement, the City has historically also included display advertising in the Bid process.

Any contract offered by the CITY will be awarded in the best interest of the CITY and in the CITY’s sole discretion. The winning Bidder will receive all of the CITY’s legal and display advertisements. The CITY may, as needed, select more than one CONTRACTOR for newspaper advertising services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
In order to qualify to submit a bid in response to this solicitation, CONTRACTOR must operate a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the CITY.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 4 OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK
The following Scope of Work shall apply to this project:

1. CONTRACTOR shall enter into an agreement with CITY for services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (see Attachment A for sample agreement).

2. CONTRACTOR shall print, and publish on a non-exclusive basis, correctly and in a firstclass manner in a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the CITY, all legally required advertising and any other notices or advertising of whatever kind or nature that may be requested in writing by an officer, board, commission or department of the CITY, to be printed pursuant to the terms of this bid, and furnish proof of such publication.

3. Nothing in this Request for Bid (RFB) shall be construed to require CITY to place all advertisements, or any particular advertisement, with any CONTRACTOR to whom a contract is awarded. CITY retains the right to place advertisements in any publication or medium as required by law and as it determines to be in the best interests of the CITY.

4. Legally required advertisements can be display ads such as Public Hearing Notices and Summarized Ordinances which are normally placed in the “front pages”. Legally required advertisements can also be classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, and certain Requests for Bids (RFBs) which are normally placed in the “back page(s)” of a newspaper.

5. If specified by CITY in writing, up to one full page of legal or display advertisements shall be inserted with best effort upfront within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the newspaper if the newspaper is greater than 20 pages. Exceptions include last minute advertisements in which case, placement can be based on availability of space and with the mutual agreement by CITY. Other exceptions include legal/classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, and certain Requests for Bids and Requests for Proposals.

6. Unless CITY specifies a different font style and font size, CONTRACTOR shall publish CITY’s legal notices and advertising in the following font style and size:
serif= Times New Roman eight point font
sans serif =Arial seven point font

CITY will not be responsible for any additional charges for CONTRACTOR’s use of larger font sizes, unless requested by CITY in writing.

7. CONTRACTOR shall accept digital transmission of legal notices and display advertisements from CITY. Written copy furnished by CITY shall not be photocopied and published in "as is" condition unless expressly authorized by CITY. All such written copy shall be typeset as required in the font style and size specified above unless otherwise specified by CITY. CITY may also provide CONTRACTOR with a camera-ready copy.

8. CONTACTOR shall provide a proof prior to publication for CITY to review for accuracy.

Unless CITY specifies a different font style and font size, CONTRACTOR shall submit the proof of publication in the font styles and sizes listed above. All CITY advertisements shall Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 5 be approved by CITY in writing prior to publishing. CONTRACTOR shall provide one affidavit of publication within two weeks of each publication.

9. CONTRACTOR shall contact CITY first and within 24 hours of the distribution day of the papers to offer any last minute display opportunities at a competitive rate determined by the publication.

10. All advertisements shall be inserted in every edition of the newspaper issued upon the day of publication, and not in any supplement thereof, and shall be published for the number of days directed in writing by CITY requiring such publication and no more. If the newspaper is published on more than one day per week, then advertisements shall be placed on the publication date requested by CITY.

11. CONTRACTOR's deadline for publication of notices/advertising, space reservation and materials submission for publishing shall be as provided in the agreement between CONTRACTOR and CITY.

12. If at any time during the period of the agreement, the newspaper to which the agreement is awarded is not published and circulated regularly on its regular date of publication, CITY has the right to immediately terminate the agreement and to recover any damages from CONTRACTOR.

13. In the event CONTRACTOR fails to publish an advertisement or notice or publishes improperly, CONTRACTOR shall, at the election of CITY, republish on the next available publication date at no charge to CITY or shall not charge CITY for the improperly published advertisement.

14. CONTRACTOR will be required during the term of the agreement to deliver free of charge fifty (50) copies of each issue of said newspaper to CITY Hall Attn: City Clerk’s office.

SCHEDULE
The anticipated schedule for submission of this Request for Bid (“RFB”) is as follows:

Solicitation issued: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Bid due date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Anticipated award date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

QUESTIONS
Questions regarding this RFB shall be submitted directly to the City Clerk at [email protected].

ORGANIZATION OF BID
Each bid shall contain the following major sections:

1. Introduction Letter.

Only one transmittal letter need be prepared to accompany all copies of the bid. The transmittal letter should include the name, title, address, phone number, and original Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 6 signature of an individual with authority to negotiate on behalf of and to contractually bind the CONTRACTOR, and who may be contacted during the period of bid evaluation.

The bid shall clearly identify the CONTRACTOR’s legal name and address and the legal form of the CONTRACTOR (e.g. partnership, corporation, joint venture, sole proprietorship).

If a joint venture, identify the members of the joint venture and provide all the information required under this section for each member, and attach a copy of the joint venture agreement. If the CONTRACTOR is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a “parent company,” please identify the “parent company.”

2. Certification of Legal Adjudication.

California Government Code Sections 6000 and 6008 are the two State statutes that allow a publication to become adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation. Section 6000 was enacted in 1943 and was the only method for adjudication until Section 6008 was enacted in 1974. Publications can have either a Section 6000 or Section 6008 adjudication but the adjudication must specify that it is in the City of Beverly Hills.

3. Independent Verified Circulation Audit.

CONTRACTOR’s independent verified circulation audit must be for a period of one full year and have been completed within the 12-month audit period of October 2024 to September 2025, except that any CONTRACTOR who submitted a verified circulation audit to the CITY in connection with a previous bid need not furnish a new circulation audit if the previously submitted audit was completed within the twenty four (24) months prior to the Date of Request of this Request for Bids.

The independent verified circulation audit must include:
a. Distribution by Zip Code
b. Distribution by County
c. Average Net Press Run
d. Controlled Distribution Data and Returns
e. Paid Distribution Data and Returns
f. Carrier Delivery Rate and average number of subscriptions g. Mail Rate and average number of subscriptions
The independent verified circulation audit shall include the following online metrics:
a. Audited Average Website Reporting
b. Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting
c. Text Media
d. Email Media
CITY’s evaluation of each CONTRACTOR’s circulation will be based on the results from the submitted independent verified circulation audits. The circulation audit results will weigh heavily during the Evaluation and Criteria process.

4. Demonstration of CONTRACTOR’s experience in operating a newspaper and publishing legal and display advertisements.

CONTRACTOR is to provide sample advertisements of each of the following:

1. Public Hearing;

2. Notice to Contractors; and

3. An Ordinance or Resolution.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 7 5. Project Management. Describe the plans for accomplishing the required work and the CONTRACTOR’s approach to representing the CITY, including:
a. Weekly publishing day(s)______
b. Space Reservation Deadline Date______ and Time______ c. Materials Submission Deadline Date______ and Time______ d. The method by which the CITY will submit requests to CONTRACTOR (phone, email, etc.)
e. Contact information of CONTRACTOR’s Project Manager with whom CITY should contact for advertisements:

Name: ______________________
Phone Number: ______________
Email Address: ______________

6. Cost Proposal.

Please provide the following:
a. Prices for modular advertisements in black and white for:
¼ page_______
½ page_______
full page advertisements_______
b. Prices for modular advertisements in color for:
¼ page_______
½ page_______
full page advertisements_____
c. Price for per legal inch/classified advertisements in black and white _______ d. Current Open Rate for ¼ page, ½ page and full page advertisements e. Current Classified Rate
f. Narrative of your newspaper’s mechanical data including the size, per column width, and number of columns used in a full page advertisement.

7. A map of the CONTRACTOR’s newspaper delivery area.

The map shall clearly identify the locations in the CITY where newspapers are delivered and where they are not delivered. CONTRACTOR shall use a Thomas Guide Street Map or equivalent and specifically delineate streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered and streets or areas where newspapers are not delivered. The map shall also show those streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered free of charge and those streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered only with a paid subscription. All CONTRACTORs shall also describe the nature and extent of delivery of newspapers in commercial areas of the CITY and to multi-family residential properties.

8. Additional Information.

No other documentation will be required; however, the CONTRACTOR may include up to five (5) additional pages which may include any deviations from the requirements listed above.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 8 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Any submission shall constitute an irrevocable offer for one hundred eighty (180) days following the deadline for its submission. Information contained in the bid is confidential and shall remain so until a contract is signed. A bidder’s proposal may be withdrawn at any time prior to the bid opening. No bid may be withdrawn after the bid opening. Violation of this policy may cause bidder’s removal from qualified Bidder's List.

1. Submittal Deadline
CONTRACTORs shall email one (1) digital copy of bid in PDF format no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by emailing the City Clerk at [email protected].

2. Contact
CONTRACTORs shall not contact the CITY’s Mayor, Councilmembers, or staff during this RFB process regarding the RFB other than the designated RFB Administrator (City Clerk Huma Ahmed or her designee). Only CONTRACTORs currently under contract with the CITY may have contact with the Mayor, Councilmembers, and staff, however the current CONTRACTOR MUST NOT discuss this RFB with the CITY’s Mayor, Councilmembers, or staff during this RFB process or they will be disqualified.

3. Rejection of Bids
Bids received after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 shall be considered late. Late submittals will be rejected and will not be considered for review.

The CITY reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject any or all submissions in whole or in part for any reason without incurring any cost or liability whatsoever. All bids will be reviewed for completeness of the submission requirements. If a bid fails to meet a material requirement in the RFB, or if it is incomplete or contains irregularities, the bid may be rejected. A deviation is material to the extent that a response is not in substantial accord with the requirements in this RFB.

Immaterial deviations may cause a bid to be rejected. The CITY may or may not waive an immaterial deviation or defect in a bid. The CITY's waiver of an immaterial deviation or defect shall in no way modify the RFB or excuse a CONTRACTOR from full compliance with the remaining RFB.

Bids that contain false or misleading statements may be rejected if in the CITY’s opinion the information was intended to mislead the CITY regarding a requirement of the RFB. Bids may be rejected in any case where it is determined that the bids are not truly competitive, or where the costs presented are not reasonable.

4. Proof of Authority
The bid must also include the following information: name, title, address, and telephone number of the individual who has authority to bind CONTRACTOR and who may be contacted during the bid evaluation period. The bid shall be signed by an official authorized to bind CONTRACTOR and shall contain a statement to the effect that the bid is a CONTRACTOR offer for at least a one hundred eighty (180) day period.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 9 5. Conflict of Interest
CONTRACTOR shall have no interest in other projects or independent contracts that conflict in any manner with the interests of the CITY. CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY of any existing contracts or proposed new contracts which may conflict with the CITY’s interests.

CONTRACTORs submitting bids in response to this RFB must disclose to the CITY any actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided pursuant to this RFB. If this CONTRACTOR has no conflict of interest, a statement to that effect shall be included in the bid.

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SELECTION PROCESS
A. Evaluation
An Evaluation Criteria has been established by the CITY’s City Council Newspaper/Advertising Liaison Committee. The CITY reserves the right to establish criteria and weight factors. Selection of qualified proposers will be based on the following criteria as set forth herein. Criteria are listed in random sequence and are not considered in any rank or order of importance. The bid will be evaluated by the Evaluation Committee on the basis of the response to all requirements of this RFB. The following criteria will be used in evaluating bids:

1. Qualifications, including proof of legal adjudication and results of latest circulation audit, to determine effectiveness of each proposer with regard to reaching the CITY’s target audience and exposure of advertisements. The circulation audit results will weigh heavily during the Evaluation and Criteria process.

2. Ability to provide services as outlined in the scope of work.

3. Ability to reach a large readership base, as demonstrated by audited circulation figure of publication.

4. Demonstrated compliance with the Scope of Work, including ability to publish per legal square inch/classified and display advertisements in the size, format and location specified by the CITY.

5. Advertisement placement considerations, including methods to request advertisements; request deadlines; and turnaround times for advertisements.

6. Responsiveness of bid to specifications described in this RFB, including whether the CONTRACTOR has agreed to the contracting requirements set forth in this RFB.

7. Cost and compensation required.

8. The ability of the CONTRACTOR to demonstrate its prior, current, and continued compliance during the contract term with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, and all lawful orders, rules, and regulations.

B. Pre-Contractual Expenses
In any event, the CITY shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by any selected CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTORs shall not include any such expenses as part of the price proposed in response to this RFB. The CITY shall be held harmless and free Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 10 from any and all liability, claims, or expenses whatsoever incurred by, or on behalf of, any person or organization responding to this RFB.

Pre-contractual expenses include any expenses incurred by selected CONTRACTORs including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Preparing bid in response to this RFB.

2. Submitting bid to the CITY.

3. Travel or accommodation to the CITY to participate in the interview process.

4. Negotiations with the CITY on any matter related to bid.

5. Other expenses incurred by a CONTRACTOR prior to the date of award of any agreement.

C. Selection Panel
The Selection Panel (“Panel”), composed of CITY staff will evaluate the bids considering the scope of work and various evaluation criteria, as described above with the intent of selecting the most qualified CONTRACTORs.

CONTRACTORs may be telephoned and asked for further information, if necessary. The CITY reserves the right to select a CONTRACTOR based solely on written bids and not convene oral interviews.

Following the evaluation of the bids and upon determination of the final ranking of all proposers, the Panel will issue a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall have final authority for the selection, including number of awarded contracts and awarded contract amounts and costs.

Any contract offered by the CITY will be awarded in the best interest of the CITY and in the CITY’s sole discretion. The CITY may, as needed, select more than one CONTRACTOR for newspaper advertising services.

D. Negotiations
Negotiations will cover the scope of work, the contract schedule duration, contract terms and conditions, technical specifications, and price. If the negotiating team is unable to reach an acceptable agreement with the selected CONTRACTOR, the team will recommend to the City Manager that the negotiations be terminated and an alternative approach be attempted, including the possibility of entering into negotiations with the second-ranking CONTRACTOR.

No contract or agreement, express or implied, shall exist or be binding on the CITY before the execution of a written contract by both CITY and selected CONTRACTOR. If agreement on the terms of such a contract cannot be reached after a period deemed reasonable by the CITY in its sole discretion or if, after the CITY and CONTRACTOR agree to terms and execute a contract, that contract is terminated for any reason, the CITY may enter into negotiations and sign a contract with any other CONTRACTOR who submitted timely, responsive, and responsible bids to this RFB, or issue a new RFB and begin the bid process anew.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 11 NO BID RESPONSE
If your response is "NO BID", please explain below:

COMPANY NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

BY: ______________________________ ___________________________ Print Name Signature
______________________________ ____________________________ Title Date
PLEASE RETURN BY E-MAIL TO:

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Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 12 ATTACHMENT A – SAMPLE AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND
[CONTRACTOR’s NAME] TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND

NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL)
NAME OF CONTRACTOR: CONTRACTOR’S NAME
RESPONSIBLE PRINCIPAL OF CONTRACTOR: Name, Title
CONTRACTOR’S ADDRESS: Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Attention: Insert Name, Title
CONTRACTOR’S E.I.N/TAX I.D. NO.: CONTRACTOR’S Tax I.D. No.

CITY’S ADDRESS: City of Beverly Hills
455 N. Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Attention: Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
COMMENCEMENT DATE: July 1, 2026
TERMINATION DATE: June 30, 2027
CONSIDERATION: Based on the rates set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto and incorporated herein. Not to
exceed the amount set forth in CITY authorized
purchase orders.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 13 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND
[CONTRACTOR’S NAME] TO PROVIDE LEGAL NOTICES AND

DISPLAY ADVERTISING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between the City of Beverly Hills (hereinafter called “CITY”), and [CONTRACTOR’S NAME] (hereinafter called “CONTRACTOR”).

RECITALS
A. CITY desires to have certain services and/or goods provided as set forth in Exhibit A (the “Scope of Work”), attached hereto and incorporated herein.

B. CONTRACTOR represents that it is qualified and able to perform the Scope of Work.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

Section 1. CONTRACTOR’s Scope of Work. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Scope of Work described in Exhibit A in a manner satisfactory to CITY and consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. CITY shall have the right to order, in writing, changes in the Scope of Work. Any changes in the Scope of Work by CONTRACTOR must be made in writing and approved by both parties. The cost of any change in the Scope of Work must be agreed to by both parties in writing.

Section 2. Time of Performance.

CONTRACTOR shall commence its services under this Agreement upon the Commencement Date or upon a receipt of a written notice to proceed from CITY. CONTRACTOR shall complete the performance of services by the Termination Date set forth above.

Section 3. Compensation.
(a) Compensation
CITY agrees to compensate CONTRACTOR for the services and/or goods provided under this Agreement, and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept in full satisfaction for such services, a sum not to exceed the Consideration set forth above and more particularly described in Exhibit B. (b) Expenses
The amount set forth in paragraph (a) shall include reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenditures reasonably incurred in the performance of this Agreement (including, but not limited to, all labor, materials, delivery, tax, assembly, and installation, as applicable). There shall be no claims for additional compensation for reimbursable expenses. (c) Additional Services. CITY may from time to time require CONTRACTOR to perform additional services not included in the Scope of Work. Such requests for additional services shall be made by CITY in writing and agreed upon by both parties in writing.

Section 4. Method of Payment. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR said Consideration in accordance with the method and schedule of payment set forth in Exhibit B.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 14 Section 5. Independent Contractor. CONTRACTOR is and shall at all times remain, as to CITY, a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of CONTRACTOR or any of CONTRACTOR’s employees, except as herein set forth.

CONTRACTOR shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY.

Section 6. Assignment. This Agreement shall not be assigned in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR without the prior written approval of CITY. Any attempt by CONTRACTOR to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.

Section 7. Responsible Principal(s)
(a) CONTRACTOR’s Responsible Principal set forth above shall be principally responsible for CONTRACTOR’s obligations under this Agreement and shall serve as principal liaison between CITY and CONTRACTOR. Designation of another Responsible Principal by CONTRACTOR shall not be made without prior written consent of CITY. (b) CITY’s Responsible Principal shall be the City Manager or his designee set forth above who shall administer the terms of the Agreement on behalf of CITY.

Section 8. Personnel. CONTRACTOR represents that it has, or shall secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform CONTRACTOR’s Scope of Work under this Agreement.

All personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform such Scope of Work.

Section 9. Permits and Licenses. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain during the Agreement term all necessary licenses, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of services under this Agreement, including a business license.

Section 10. Interests of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR affirms that it presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Scope of Work contemplated by this Agreement. No person having any such interest shall be employed by or be associated with CONTRACTOR.

Section 11. Insurance.
(a) CONTRACTOR shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, insurance as follows:
(1) A policy or policies of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, with minimum limits of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) for each occurrence, combined single limit, against any personal injury, death, loss or damage resulting from the wrongful or negligent acts by CONTRACTOR.
(2) A policy or policies of Comprehensive Vehicle Liability Insurance covering personal injury and property damage, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence combined single limit, covering any vehicle utilized by CONTRACTOR in performing the Scope of Work required by this Agreement. (3) Workers’ compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
(4) Media Liability Insurance
CONTRACTOR shall at all times during the term of this Agreement carry, maintain, and keep in full force and effect, a policy or policies of Media Liability Coverage that Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 15 includes errors and omissions coverage for public notices, with minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence. CONTRACTOR shall require each of its sub-contractors to maintain insurance coverage which meets all of the requirements of this Agreement. (b) CONTRACTOR shall require each of its sub-contractors to maintain insurance coverage which meets all of the requirements of this Agreement. (c) The policy or policies required by this Agreement shall be issued by an insurer admitted in the State of California and with a rating of at least a A+;VII in the latest edition of Best’s Insurance Guide.
(d) CONTRACTOR agrees that if it does not keep the aforesaid insurance in full force and effect CITY may either immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, CITY may take out the necessary insurance and pay, at CONTRACTOR’s expense, the premium thereon.
(e) At all times during the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain on file with CITY’s Risk Manager a certificate or certificates of insurance on an ACORD, showing that the aforesaid policies are in effect in the required amounts. CONSULTANT shall, prior to commencement of work under this Agreement, file with the City Clerk such certificate or certificates.

The general liability insurance shall contain an endorsement naming the CITY as an additional insured.
(f) The general liability and vehicle liability policies required under this Agreement shall contain an endorsement providing that the policies cannot be canceled or reduced except on thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY, and specifically stating that the coverage contained in the policies affords insurance pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth in the Agreement.
(g) The insurance provided by CONTRACTOR shall be primary to any coverage available to CITY. The policies of insurance required by this Agreement shall include provisions for waiver of subrogation.
(h) Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. At the option of CITY, CONTRACTOR shall either reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and expenses.
(i) The insurance coverage amounts required under the Agreement do not limit CITY’s right to recover against CONTRACTOR and its insurance carriers.

Section 12. Indemnification.
(a) CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend CITY, City Council and each member thereof, and every officer, employee and agent of CITY, from any claim, liability or financial loss (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees and costs) arising from any intentional, reckless, negligent, or otherwise wrongful acts, errors or omissions of CONTRACTOR or any person employed by CONTRACTOR in the performance of this Agreement. (b) All duties of CONTRACTOR shall survive termination or expiration of the Agreement.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 16 Section 13. Termination.
(a) CITY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement for any reason or for no reason upon five calendar days’ written notice to CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to cease all work under this Agreement on or before the effective date of such notice. (b) In the event of termination or cancellation of this Agreement by CITY, due to no fault or failure of performance by CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall be paid based on the percentage of work satisfactorily performed at the time of termination. In no event shall CONTRACTOR be entitled to receive more than the amount that would be paid to CONTRACTOR for the full performance of the services required by this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall have no other claim against CITY by reason of such termination, including any claim for compensation.

Section 14. CITY’s Responsibility. CITY shall provide CONTRACTOR with all pertinent data, documents, and other requested information as is available for the proper performance of CONTRACTOR’s Scope of Work.

Section 15. Information and Documents. All data, information, documents and drawings prepared for CITY and required to be furnished to CITY in connection with this Agreement shall become the property of CITY, and CITY may use all or any portion of the work submitted by CONTRACTOR and compensated by CITY pursuant to this Agreement as CITY deems appropriate.

Section 16. Records Retention and Examination. CONTRACTOR shall retain, protect, and maintain in an accessible location all records and documents, including paper, electronic, and computer records, with respect to all matters covered under this Agreement including but not limited to (1) the rates paid by CITY under this Agreement, and (2) the distribution, delivery and circulation for five (5) years after receipt of final payment by CITY under the Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall make all such records and documents available for inspection, copying, or other reproductions, and auditing by authorized representatives of CITY, including the City Manager or designee, free of charge. CONTRACTOR shall make available all requested data and records at reasonable locations within the County of Los Angeles at any time during normal business hours, and as often as CITY deems necessary. If records are not made available within the County of Los Angeles, CONTRACTOR shall pay CITY’s travel, hotel and meal costs to the location where the records are maintained. CONTRACTOR must include this provision in all subcontracts made in connection with this Agreement. If CITY or its representative determines that the rates paid by the CITY for advertising exceed the rates paid by any other advertiser of CONTRACTOR for the same advertising other than special introductory rates (rates for commercial advertisers who have not advertised for at least three years, with the rate not lasting more than 60 days) or special rates offered to advertisers who contract to purchase at least one half page in every edition of the newspaper for at least ninety (90) days, CONTRACTOR shall promptly reimburse CITY for all fees paid in excess of those required by this Agreement. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall reimburse CITY for all costs and expenses incurred by CITY in connection with such audit. This provision shall survive the termination of the Agreement.

Section 17. Nondiscrimination by CONTRACTOR. In the performance of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR assures that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this Agreement or under any project, program or activity supported by the Agreement, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and Federal Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations). CONTRACTOR shall Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 17 not discriminate against any employee, subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law, and shall take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Section 18. Notice. Any notices, bills, invoices, etc. required by this Agreement shall be deemed received on (a) the day of delivery if delivered by hand during the receiving party’s regular business hours or by facsimile before or during the receiving party’s regular business hours; or (b) on the second business day following deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid to the addresses set forth above, or to such other addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to this section.

Section 19. Circulation. CONTRACTOR shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement publish the [CONTRACTOR’S NAME] and circulate such publication, free of charge, weekly on its regular date of publication to the areas described in its bid proposal and shown in Exhibit C. Failure to comply with this section shall be a material breach of this Agreement.

Section 20. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that either party commences any legal action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party in such action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs and necessary disbursements, in addition to such other relief as may be sought and awarded.

Section 21. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between CITY and CONTRACTOR, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both CITY and CONTRACTOR.

Section 22. Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail.

Section 23. Governing Law. The interpretation and implementation of this Agreement shall be governed by the domestic law of the State of California.

Section 24. CITY Not Obligated to Third Parties. CITY shall not be obligated or liable under this Agreement to any party other than CONTRACTOR.

Section 25. Severability. Invalidation of any provision contained herein or the application thereof to any person or entity by judgment or court order shall in no way affect any of the other covenants, conditions, restrictions, or provisions hereof, or the application thereof to any other person or entity, and the same shall remain in full force and effect.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 18 EXECUTED the day of 20___, at Beverly Hills,
California.

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
A Municipal Corporation
MAYOR’S NAME
Mayor of the City of Beverly Hills, California
ATTEST:
(SEAL)

HUMA AHMED
City Clerk
CONTRACTOR: [insert name of
newspaper]

CONTRACTOR’S NAME
Title

CONTRACTOR’S NAME
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

LAURENCE S. WIENER NANCY HUNT-COFFEY
City Attorney City Manager

HUMA AHMED
City Clerk
SHARON L’HEUREUX DRESSEL
Risk Manager

ANTHONY RODSTEIN
Purchasing Services Manager
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 19 EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK
I. SCOPE OF WORK
CONTRACTOR shall, at CITY’s written request, perform the following services to the satisfaction of CITY:

Print and publish, on a non-exclusive basis, correctly and in a first-class manner in the [insert name of newspaper], a newspaper that has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation as defined in Section 6008 of the Government Code, for the City of Beverly Hills, all legal advertising. In addition, CONTRACTOR shall print and publish, on a non-exclusive basis, correctly and in a first class manner in the [insert name of newspaper], any other notices or advertising of whatever kind or nature that may be requested in writing by an officer, board, commission or department of the City of Beverly Hills, to be printed pursuant to the terms of this bid, and furnish proof of such publication. However, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to require CITY to place all advertisements, or any particular advertisement, with CONTRACTOR. CITY retains the right to place advertisements in any publication or medium as required by law and as it determines to be in the best interests of CITY.

If specified by CITY in writing, up to one full page of legal or display advertisements shall be inserted with best effort upfront within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the Beverly Hills Courier if the newspaper is greater than 20 pages. Exceptions include last minute advertisements in which case, placement can be based on availability of space and with the mutual agreement by CITY. Other exceptions include legal/classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, Requests for Bids and Request for Proposals.

Unless CITY specifies a different font style and font size, CONTRACTOR shall publish CITY’s legal notices and advertising in the following font style and size:
serif= Times New Roman eight point font
san serif =Arial seven point font
The CITY will not be responsible for any additional charges for CONTRACTOR’S use of larger font sizes, unless requested by the CITY in writing.

CONTRACTOR shall be required during the term of the Agreement to deliver free of charge fifty (50) copies of each issue of [insert name of newspaper] to the City Clerk’s office.

Written copy furnished by CITY for publication shall not be photocopied and published in "as is" condition unless expressly authorized by CITY. All such written copy shall be typeset as required by CITY. CITY may also provide CONTRACTOR with camera-ready copy.

CONTRACTOR shall contact the CITY first and within 24 hours of the distribution day of the papers to offer any last minute display opportunities at a competitive rate determined by the publication.

In the event CONTRACTOR fails to publish an advertisement or notice, or publishes improperly, CONTRACTOR shall, at the election of CITY, republish the advertisement or notice on Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 20 the next available publication date at no charge to CITY or shall not charge CITY for the improperly published advertisement.

Prior to the commencement of services under this Agreement and again on request by CITY, CONTRACTOR shall submit evidence satisfactory to the CITY of and its certificate of adjudication, its independent verified audit, and its newspaper delivery area within the City of Beverly Hills. Evidence of its newspaper delivery area shall indicate where newspapers are delivered without charge in the CITY and where newspapers are only delivered pursuant to a paid subscription and where newspapers are not delivered in CITY, and the approximate number of residences in the CITY to which the newspaper is delivered.

CONTRACTOR's deadline for publication of notices/advertising shall be shall be (Insert Date and Time) Pacific Standard Time for space reservation and (Insert Date and Time) Pacific Standard Time for materials submission for publishing on (Insert Day of Week).

CONTRACTOR shall provide one affidavit of publication within two weeks of each publication.

CONTRACTOR shall accept digital transmission of legal notices and display advertisements from CITY, and provide a proof prior to publication for CITY to review for accuracy.

All CITY advertisements shall be approved by CITY in writing prior to publishing.

Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 21 EXHIBIT B

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT AND RATES
Schedule of Payment:

Within 30 days after the end of each month, CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY an itemized statement which shall set forth in detail a description of the services performed during that month.

CONTRACTOR shall also submit one affidavit of publication for each advertisement placed in the [insert name of newspaper]. CITY shall pay CONTRACTOR the amount of such undisputed billing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the itemized statement and affidavits of publication.

Schedule of Rates:

If specified by CITY in writing, up to one full page of legal or display advertisements shall be inserted with best effort upfront within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the [insert name of newspaper] if the newspaper is greater than 20 pages. Exceptions include last minute advertisements in which case, placement can be based on availability of space and with the mutual agreement by the City. Other exceptions include legal/classified ads such as full length ordinances, full length resolutions, Requests for Bids and Request for Proposals.

CONTRACTOR shall charge the City the lesser of two rate calculations for all Classified/Back Page(s) ads:
a. The Per Legal Square Inch/Classified Rate for the entire ad; or b. A combination of the full page modular rate plus the Per Legal Square inch/Classified rate for any remainder of the ad that does not fill a full page.

CONTRACTOR's rates shall not exceed the rates CONTRACTOR charges any other commercial advertiser (other than rates for advertising residential real estate) for the same advertising, in the same location, other than special introductory rates (rates for commercial advertisers who have not advertised for at least three years, with the rate not lasting more than 60 days) or special rates charged to advertisers who contract to purchase at least one half page of advertising in every edition of the [insert name of newspaper] for a duration of at least ninety days.

For those advertisements requiring typesetting,
CONTRACTOR’s rates shall not exceed the rates CONTRACTOR charges for any other advertiser for the same size advertising, in the same location, and typeset by CONTRACTOR, other than special introductory rates (rates for commercial advertisers who have not advertised for at least three years, with the rate not lasting more than 60 days) or special rates charged to advertisers who contract to purchase at least one half page of advertising in every edition of the [insert name of newspaper] for a duration of at least ninety days. CONTRACTOR shall submit to CITY upon execution of this Agreement and quarterly thereafter, a certified rate sheet which sets forth the rates it charges for advertising. CITY shall have the right to audit CONTRACTOR's business records as provided in Section 16 of this Agreement.

Schedule of Rates continued on next page
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 22 LEGAL SQUARE INCH/CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
These rates are used for advertisements such as full-length ordinances, full length resolutions, Requests for Bids and Request for Proposals that are not specifically requested to be printed using the modular rate and are normally only provided in black and white.

ITEM ARTICLE PRICE
1 For black and white advertisements placed within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the newspaper if it is greater than 20 pages _____________ 2 For black and white back page advertisements such as RFPs, RFQs, Bids, and long ordinances _____________
Display Advertising in modular form in both black and white and in color for ¼, ½ and full page advertisements placed within pages 1-10 or in the first half of the newspaper if it is greater than 20 pages shall be provided at the following rates on request by CITY:

Modular Rate Prices
Advertisement Size Black and White Color Price
¼ page _____________ _____________
½ page _____________ _____________
Full page _____________ _____________
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 23 EXHIBIT C

CIRCULATION AREA
Attachment 3
BH Courier Acquisition, LLC Bid
Cover Letter
May 27, 2026

DELIVERED VIA EMAIL
[email protected]
Office of the City Clerk
455 North Rexford Drive
Room 290
Beverly Hills, California 90210
Re: Bid No. RFB-27-070-01
This is the bid of BH Courier Acquisition, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and publishers of the Beverly Hills Courier newspaper, to publish advertising and notices for the City of Beverly Hills in response to Bid No. RFB-RFB-27-070-01 (the “Bid Document”).

The Courier has been the trusted voice of Beverly Hills for more than a half century. For the past 61 years, it has also maintained the largest circulation of any other adjudicated publication in the City. Hand delivered to virtually all residences and businesses within Beverly Hills, the Courier also distributes to surrounding areas including Bel Air, Westwood, Brentwood, Century City, Wilshire Corridor, Holmby Hills and the West Hollywood area.

As in prior years, the Courier has continued to win awards in recognition of excellent journalistic achievements. We look forward to expanding our partnership with the City during this next contractual period. As a sign of our good faith, and despite today’s historic inflation, we have maintained the current rates.

We are excited to work with the City of Beverly Hills as we enter our 62nd year of operations.

Very truly yours,

BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC
A Delaware Limited Liability Company
By: __________________________________________
Lisa Friedman Bloch, Publisher
__________________________________________
John Bendheim, Publisher
Adjudication

Audit Report
314-966-7711 www.cvcaudit.com
Reinstatement Audit Period: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Beverly Hills Courier
499 North Canon Drive, Suite 212
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 278-1322 EMAIL: [email protected]
(310) 271-5118 FAX www.beverlyhillscourier.com

1. Audited Media Platforms
Print Publication: Average Net Circulation: 29,975 (Print Edition) Digital Edition: Average Monthly Users: 6,755 (Digital Edition) Website: Average Website Users: 41,705
E-Newsletters: Average E-Newsletter Subscribers: 16,082 Average Open Rate: 34.4%
Beverly Hills Courier – Total Gross Contacts
CVC Estimated Edition Readership: 45,448
Total Digital Contacts: 68,562
Total Estimated Gross Contacts: 114,010*
*Total gross contacts include CVC estimated edition readership, website unique users, social media followers, and opened e-newsletter contacts. Total gross contact estimates can include significant audience duplication. There was no attempt made to eliminate any duplication that may exist.
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2. Publication Information
Number of Editions: One
Format / Average Page Count: Tabloid / 24 Pages
Circulation Cycle: Weekly
Ownership: Beverly Hills Courier Acquisition LLC
Year Established: 1965
Publication Type: Community Newspaper
99% Controlled / 1% Paid / 0% Sponsor Paid
Content: 51% Advertising / 49% Editorial
Primary Delivery Methods: 73% Carrier Delivery / 1% Mail / 26% Controlled Bulk Insert Zoning Available: Yes – Contact Publisher
CVC Member Number: 01-0989
DMA/MSA/CBSA: Los Angeles, CA / Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA / Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA
Audit Funded By: Publisher

3. Rate Card and Mechanical Data
Rate Card Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Mechanical Data: Full Page: 10" wide X 14" height
Half Page: 10” wide X 7” height
Quarter Page: 5” wide X 7” height
Open Rate: Full Page: $3,919.00
Half Page: $2,222.00
Quarter Page: $1,373.00
Classified Rate: $55.00 per column inch
Deadline Day & Time: Tuesday by 3 PM
Website Rates: $600.00 - $450.00 based on location
E-Newsletter Rates: $1,000.00 - $350.00 per blast
Additional rates may be available from the publisher.

4. Contact Information
Publisher: Lisa Friedman Bloch EMAIL: [email protected] Publisher: John Bendheim EMAIL: [email protected] Editorial: EMAIL: [email protected]
Advertising: EMAIL: [email protected]
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5. Audited Circulation, Distribution and Net Press Averages - Print Edition CVC Account Number: 01-0989 Friday Beverly Hills Courier Beverly Hills, CA
Audit Period Summary
Average Net Circulation (5-H) 29,975
Average Gross Distribution (5-F) 29,975
Average Net Press Run (5-A) 30,000
Audit Period Detail
A. Average Net Press Run 30,000
B. Office / File 25
C. Controlled Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 21,847

2. Bulk Delivery / Demand Distribution 7,115

3. Mail 50

4. Requestor Mail 0

5. Waiting Rooms 0

6. Hotels 725

7. Events, Fairs, Festivals and Trade Shows 0

8. Education 0

9. Restock & Office Service 111
Total Average Controlled Distribution 29,848
Controlled Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE CONTROLLED CIRCULATION 29,848
D. Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 113

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 14

4. Waiting Room 0

5. Hotels 0

6. Education 0

7. Restock & Office Service 0
Total Average Paid Distribution 127
Paid Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 127
E. Sponsored / Voluntary Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 0

4. Waiting Rooms 0

5. Education 0
Total Average Sponsored Distribution 0
Sponsored Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE SPONSORED CIRCULATION 0
F. Average Gross Distribution 29,975
G. Total Unclaimed / Returns (0)*
H. Average Net Circulation 29,975
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Explanatory – Print

PARAGRAPH FIVE AUDIT PERIOD SUMMARY
AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G)). See audit period detail (H).

AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C)). See audit period detail (F).

NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies. See audit period detail (A).

AUDIT PERIOD DETAIL
A. 1. NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies.

B. 1. OFFICE / FILE: Undistributed editions maintained by the publisher for office purposes. Office / File editions do not qualify as controlled, paid, or sponsored distribution.

C. CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION (NON-PAID): Editions distributed by the publisher free of charge.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: Editions delivered by private carrier to single family residences, and/or multi- family residences, and/or businesses.

2. CONTROLLED BULK / DEMAND DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: Editions delivered by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes.

4. REQUESTOR MAIL: Editions delivered on a requestor basis by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes. Qualified requestor circulation and other mail permit qualifications are audited by the United States Postal Service and not determined by CVC.

5. CONTROLLED WAITING ROOMS: Editions delivered to the waiting areas of local business and office buildings, including, but not limited to salons, medical and professional offices.

6. CONTROLLED HOTELS: Editions distributed to area hotels and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

7. EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS and TRADE SHOWS: Editions distributed to attendees and members of conventions, local fairs, festivals, trade shows and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

8. CONTROLLED EDUCATION: Editions distributed to area schools or educational institutions and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

9. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: Editions maintained and distributed by the publisher for restock of newsracks, newsstands, area retail businesses, office deliveries, and advertising purposes during the edition cycle. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

CONTROLLED RETURNS: Edition distributed in the controlled distribution category, returned to the publisher unclaimed during the edition cycle *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) Publications with greater than 25% returnable source distribution must report returns or unclaimed copies to qualify for net circulation reporting.

D. PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher through paid subscription or other monetary exchange with individual readers.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers.

Subject to paragraph 5G returns. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

4. PAID WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. PAID HOTELS: See C6 for explanation of hotel distribution.

6. PAID EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

7. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

PAID RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
E. SPONSORED / VOLUNTARY PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher that are sponsored by a third party monetary exchange or voluntary reader payment system.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers on a sponsored or voluntary pay basis. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution.

4. SPONSORED WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. SPONSORED EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

6. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

SPONSORED RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
F. AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C).

G. TOTAL UNCLAIMED / RETURNS: Distributed editions returned to the publisher unsold and/or unclaimed during the edition cycle. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) H. AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G). 314-966-7711 www.cvcaudit.com

6. Average Print Circulation History
YEAR AUDIT SOURCE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
01/01/24-12/31/24 CVC 29,975 29,975 29,975 -
01/01/23-12/31/23 CVC 29,975 No Reporting No Reporting 29,975 01/01/22-12/31/22 CVC No Reporting 29,975 29,975 29,975 01/01/21-12/31/21 CVC 29,975 No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting 01/01/20-12/31/20 CVC 38,437 21,513 29,975 29,975
01/01/19-12/31/19 CVC 39,975 No Reporting No Reporting 39,975 01/01/18-12/31/18 CVC 39,975 39,975 39,975 39,975
01/01/17-12/31/17 CVC 39,975 39,975 39,975 39,975
01/01/16-12/31/16 CVC 39,975 39,975 39,975 39,975
01/01/15-12/31/15 CVC 39,975 39,975 39,975 39,975
07/01/06-12/31/14 Prior CVC - - - -

7. Distribution by Zip Code (9/27/2024 Edition) Friday
ZIP
CODE

CITY / AREA COUNTY STATE CARRIER

DELIVERY

CONTROLLED

BULK / SINGLE
COPY

MAIL OFFICE /

RESTOCK
TOTAL
90024 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 2,960 0 0 0 2,960
90035 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 200 0 0 0 200
90048 West Hollywood Los Angeles CA 0 100 0 0 100
90049 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 200 0 0 0 200
90067 Century City Los Angeles CA 800 0 0 0 800
90069 West Hollywood Los Angeles CA 0 40 0 0 40
90077 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1,100 0 0 0 1,100
90210 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 7,700 5,390 0 0 13,090 90211 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 3,500 1,155 0 0 4,655 90212 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 5,500 1,155 0 0 6,655 Misc. Assorted Assorted - 0 0 64 136 200
TOTAL 21,960 7,840 64 136 30,000

8. Distribution by County (9/27/2024 Edition) Friday

COUNTY CITY / AREA STATE CARRIER

DELIVERY

CONTROLLED
BULK /

SINGLE COPY

MAIL OFFICE /

RESTOCK
TOTAL
Los Angles Beverly Hills
Century City
Los Angeles
West Hollywood
CA 21,960 7,840 0 0 29,800
Misc. Assorted - 0 0 64 136 200
TOTAL 21,960 7,840 64 136 30,000
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9. Verification of Distribution – Mail and Carrier Delivery Distribution Beverly Hills Courier reported an average mail distribution of 64 during the audit period. Mail distribution is verified through the review of mail statements and/or additional publisher support documents. Beverly Hills Courier reported an average carrier delivery distribution of 21,960 during the audit period. Carrier delivery is verified through the review of carrier statements and/or additional publisher support documents. The Circulation Verification Council performed a delivery & readership verification in the primary market areas indicated in paragraph nine. Delivery verification is performed using multi-source methodologies considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit. Delivery verification can include, but is not limited to, residential and cell phone interviews, online surveys, email surveys, USPS surveys, in-person interviews and/or social media surveys. Delivery verification source data can include, but is not limited to, residential phone listings, cell phone exchanges, delivery lists, opt-in email databases, online, and/or social media databases.

CVC review indicates that a sufficient number of individuals reported that they receive Beverly Hills Courier on a regular basis to substantiate the publisher’s distribution claims.

CVC verification confirms that 223 of 309 or 72.2% report they regularly read or look through Beverly Hills Courier.
*Households reporting stop delivery requests were excluded from the survey.

The Circulation Verification Council estimates that all the information in this text box has a minimum accuracy level of +/-4%.

10. Verification of Distribution – Controlled Bulk / Demand Distribution / Single Copy The Circulation Verification Council performed delivery verification in the primary market areas indicated in paragraph nine. Delivery verification is performed using multi-source methodologies considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit. Delivery verification can include, but is not limited to, on-site verification, business phone verification, online, email, and/or social media contact. Delivery verification source data can include, but is not limited to, business and cell phone listings, delivery lists, opt-in email, online, and/or social media databases. Circulation Verification Council performed the delivery verification from locations chosen randomly from the publication’s delivery list(s).

CVC verification indicates that less than 5% of Beverly Hills Courier’s returnable source distributed editions are returned to the publisher unclaimed after the edition cycle.

11. Paid Reporting Analysis
CARRIER DELIVERY Basic Rates: $10.00 / 1-Year

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 113
Over 75% of basic rate 0
Over 50% of basic rate 0
Over 25% of basic rate 0
MAIL Basic Rates: $10.00 / 1-Year

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 14
Over 75% of basic rate 0
Over 50% of basic rate 0
Over 25% of basic rate 0
SPONSORED Basic Rates: N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 0
SINGLE COPY COVER PRICE: N/A
AVERAGE WHOLESALE RATE: N/A
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12A. Audited Average Website Reporting - www.beverlyhillscourier.com Monthly Audit Period Average
Website Unique Users 41,705
Website Sessions 43,663
Website Page Views 52,916
Website Impressions 1,275,833
Pages Per Visit 1.21
Average Time Spent on Website 00:00:32
Engagement Rate 30.3%
Explanatory – Website

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (A)
UNIQUE USERS: A unique user to a website where the user registers or where the user is identified or marked by a cookie, IP address, or other ID that is attached to the browser within the defined cycle. Limitations apply to the measurement of unique users. Please see CVC Rules & Regulations for further information.

SESSIONS: The total number of sessions, expressed as a monthly average, to a publication’s website regardless of unique status, As expressed above.

PAGE VIEWS: The transmittal of a full page contained within the website to the user’s browser.

PAGES PER VISIT: The average number of page views per session, expressed as a monthly average.

AVG. TIME SPENT: The average amount of time spent on a website during a single visit, expressed in hours, minutes and seconds.

ENGAGEMENT RATE: Engagement rate reports the percentage of visits that view more than one page before exiting a site. This number is presented as a monthly average.
12B. Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting
Monthly Audit Period Average
Digital Edition Subscribers 184
Unique Digital Edition Users 6,755
Explanatory – Digital Edition

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (B)
DIGITAL EDITION: Subscribers to a digital edition version of the publication. Subscriptions, unless expressed here, may be part of a print subscription package or a stand-alone digital subscription. Please see CVC Rules & Regulations for further information.

UNIQUE DIGITAL EDITION USERS: Unique users to a digital edition publication where the user registers or where the user is identified or marked by a cookie, IP address, or other ID that is attached to the browser with the defined cycle. A unique user counts once within the timescale. A user can make multiple visits. Limitations apply to the measurement of unique visitors. Please see CVC Rules & Regulations for further information.
12C. Text Media - Not Reported
12D. Social Media
Social Media Source Average Media Usage September 2024
www.facebook.com/BHCourier 3,454 Followers 3,426 Followers X (Twitter) - @BHCourier 4,632 Followers 4,639 Followers Instagram.com/beverlyhillscourier 5,544 Followers 6,218 Followers Threads.net/beverlyhillscourier 940 Followers 1,080 Followers Explanatory – Social Media

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (D)
FACEBOOK LIKES: The average number of followers as expressed by the Facebook page. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on Facebook.com or third party measurement sources.

X (TWITTER) FOLLOWERS: The average number of followers as expressed by members of the X (Twitter) community. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on X (Twitter.com) or third party measurement sources.

INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS: The average number of followers as expressed by members of the Instagram community. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on Instagram.com or third party measurement sources.

THREADS FOLLOWERS: The average number of followers as expressed by members of the Threads community. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on Threads.com or third party measurement sources. 314-966-7711 www.cvcaudit.com
12E. Email Media
Media Type Database Recipients
Non-Subscriber Email Opt-In Database 16,082
Average Open Rate 34.4%
Average Click Rate 3.9%
Explanatory – Email Media, E-Newsletters & E-Blasts

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (E)
NON-SUBSCRIBER EMAIL OPT-IN DATABASE: Subscribers who have provided email contact data to receive newsletters, special content, special offers, coupons or redemption codes for use within a specified period of time, and are sourced through third party efforts such as trade shows, opt-in email newsletters or surveys.
12F. Video & Podcast Media - Not Reported
Optional Publisher Reporting - Special Section / Special Edition Reporting

SPECIAL SECTION TITLE DEADLINE MONTH EDITION MONTH
Beverly Hills Courier Travel February March
Beverly Hills Courier Summer Style May June
Beverly Hills Courier Wine + Dine August September
Beverly Hills Courier Holiday Style October November
Future special sections and events may be added.
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13. Council Audit Statement
Circulation Verification Council (CVC) reviewed the printing, distribution, circulation, technology, and general business records of this publication for the purpose of compiling this information. The review was completed using Council audit procedures considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit in compliance with CVC Rules and Regulations. In our opinion, this report fairly and accurately represents the publication's printing, distribution, circulation, and technology reporting, if applicable, for the period indicated. The publication has sworn that the information presented for this audit reporting is accurate and supplied CVC with general business records substantiating the information under audit review. This report is released subject to the provisions of the CVC Rules & Regulations which are hereby incorporated by reference. CVC Rules & Regulations may be amended from time to time without notice at the sole discretion of CVC. In no event shall CVC be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or damages for lost profits, lost income, or lost savings arising by negligence, intended conduct, breach of contract, or otherwise. CVC reports and data are released for the sole use of advertising purchase evaluations and any use for valuations or determination of value is strictly prohibited.

CVC reports may not be used for USPS requestor or other permit qualifications. This report is subject to copyright laws and may only be reproduced by the publisher. www.cvcaudit.com
The current status of this report expires September 30, 2026.

If this report is presented after September 30, 2026 please call the toll-free number listed below.

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Sample Notices
SAMPLE

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC HEARING
HEARING DATE: Thursday, June 11, 2026
TIME: 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard LOCATION: Meeting will be held in person at:

Commission Meeting Room 280A
Beverly Hills City Hall
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
The Planning Commission of the City of Beverly Hills, at a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026 will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard to consider:

In recent years, state laws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been updated to encourage ADU production amid the state-declared housing crisis. A draft ordinance has been prepared to update the City of Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) regulations pertaining to ADUs, consistent with state law ADU regulations. The draft ordinance involves amendments to the BHMC including but not limited to the following:
• An increase of the number of ADUs allowed [BHMC §10-3-5000.A.1; §10-3-5001.A.1]; • Clarifications to the provision regarding conversion of unenclosed accessory structures [BHMC §10-3-5000.A.4; §10-3-5000.A.9; §10-3-5001.A.4];
• Amendment to the owner occupancy requirement for junior ADUs meeting certain criteria [BHMC §10-3-5000.A.7];
• Revisions to certain provisions of the covenant requirements [BHMC §10-3-5000.A.14; BHMC §10-3-5001.A.12];
• Clean up of the window requirement for multifamily ADUs for consistency [BHMC §10-3-5001.A.18]; and
• Reorganization of the article to reference state law provisions.

Once the Planning Commission reviews the draft ordinance and provides a recommendation, the draft ordinance will be reviewed and considered by the City Council at a future meeting.

Environmental Review
This draft ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. Pursuant to §15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines and §21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units to implement the provisions of Government Code §65852.1 and §65852.2 is statutorily exempt from CEQA requirements. As a result, staff recommends the Planning Commission find that the draft ordinance is statutorily exempt from any further review under CEQA.

How to Participate
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 meting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable. Planning Commission meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the Planning Commission Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.

Public Comment Participation:
• In Person: Submit a speaker card to the Recording Secretary at the meeting. • Oral Comment: Call (310) 288-2288, select Option 1 when prompted. You will be placed on a brief hold, and called upon to make a comment at the appropriate time. • Video Comment: https://beverlyhills.org/BevPublic, enter passcode:
90210 when prompted.
• Written Comment: Email [email protected]
• Audio Only: Call (310) 288-2288, select Option 2 when prompted. • Watch LIVE: BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable or www.beverlyhills.org/watchlive How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video):

It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Planning Commission Recording Secretary by 11:30 AM on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Planning Commission. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email.

In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time.

If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Any written comments received by end of the day on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, will be attached to the agenda report regarding this item. Any comments received after Tuesday, June 2, 2026, but prior the public hearing, will be distributed to the Commission under separate cover. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing. Please note that any comments received prior to or during the public hearing will be considered as part of the public record.

If there are any questions regarding this notice or if you would like to be added to the interested parties list for this topic, please contact Deborah Hong, Associate Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1174, or by email at [email protected]. Copies of the project materials are on file in the Community Development Department, and can be reviewed by any interested person at 455 North Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Sincerely,
Deborah Hong, Associate Planner
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Beverly Hills will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special assistance, please contact (310) 285-1126 (voice) or (310) 285-6881 (TTY) prior to the meeting for assistance. 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.

A DRAFT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH
REQUIREMENTS IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66310 THROUGH
66342 AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PUBLIC NOTICE

SAMPLE UPFRONT
RFQ #26-350-48

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
345 FOOTHILL ROAD
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210

REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION

OF BIDDERS AND PREQUALIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

NOTICE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT

OF A QUALIFIED PAINTING

CONTRACTORS LIST
Notice is hereby given that the City of
Beverly Hills (“CITY”) has determined that
all bidders for Notice of the Establishment
of a Qualified Painting Contractors List
(“Project”) must be pre-qualified prior to
submitting a bid on that Project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the
CITY to be on the final qualified Bidders list.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor
that has failed to comply with these requirements. If two or more business entities submit a bid as part of a Joint Venture,
or expect to submit a bid as part of a
Joint Venture, each entity within the Joint
Venture must be separately qualified to bid.

The last date to submit a fully completed
questionnaire is 2:00 PM Monday, June
1st, 2026.

Contractors must register as a vendor at
the following website in order to download the prequalification package, and to receive clarificationss and notifications
when issued.

The Prequalification package may be
viewed on, and downloaded from the City’s
PlanetBids portal:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/
39493/portal-home
This item is listed as: Notice of the
Establishment of a Qualified Painting
Contractors List. Answers to questions contained in the questionnaire are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis
of rating Contractors with respect to whether
each Contractor is qualified to bid on the
Project, and reserves the right to check other
sources available. The CITY’s decision will
be based on objective evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust,
increase, limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information. Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified, and given an opportunity
for a hearing consistent with the hearing
procedures described below for appealing
a prequalification rating.

While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining
bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid
the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible
bidder, neither the fact of prequalification,
nor any prequalification rating, will preclude
the CITY from a post-bid consideration and
determination of whether a bidder has the
quality, fitness, capacity and experience to
satisfactorily perform the proposed work,
and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.

All qualifications submittals are required
to be submit electronically via PlanetBids.

The electronic submittal system will close
exactly at the date and time set forth in this
request for qualifications.

Any questions regarding the questionnaire
and qualification package should be submitted via PlanetBids by 2:00PM, May 21st, 2026. Questions sent via email or over the
phone; with the exception of those related
to accessing or using PlanetBids, will not
be answered.

Contractors are responsible for submitting and having their documents accepted before the closing time set forth in the
request for qualifications. NOTE: Pushing
the submit button on the electronic submittal system may not be instantaneous; it may take time for the Contractor’s documents to
upload and transmit before the documents
are accepted. It is the Contractor’s sole
responsibility to ensure their documents are
uploaded, transmitted, and arrive in time
electronically. The City of Beverly Hills will
have no responsibility for documents that
do not arrive in a timely manner, no matter
what the reason.

The prequalification packages submitted
by Contractors are not public records and
are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the
contents may be disclosed to third parties
for purpose of verification, or investigation
of substantial allegations, or in an appeal
hearing. State law requires that the names
of contractors applying for prequalification
status shall be public records subject to
disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under
penalty of perjury in the manner designated
at the end of the form, by an individual who
has the legal authority to bind the Contractor
on whose behalf that person is signing. If
any information provided by a Contractor
becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must
immediately notify the CITY and provide
updated accurate information in writing,
under penalty of perjury.

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor
irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application submitted, and to make all final
determinations. The CITY may also determine at any time that the prequalification process will be suspended for the Project
and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit all qualifications
submittals electronically via Planet Bids.

Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification status no later than ten
business days after submission of the
information.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification where the requested information and materials are not provided by the due date
indicated above. There is no appeal from
a refusal for an incomplete or late application, but re-application for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for
submitting prequalification packages for
this Project will be changed in order to
accommodate supplementation of incomplete submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole
discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be
pre-qualified pursuant to the scoring system
set forth in the prequalification package, a
contractor may be found not prequalified
for either omission of or falsification of, any
requested information.

Where a timely and completed application
results in a rating below that necessary
to pre-qualify, an appeal can be made by
the unsuccessful Contractor. An appeal is
begun by the Contractor delivering notice to
the CITY of its appeal of the decision with
respect to its prequalification rating, no later
than two business days following notification that it is not pre-qualified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the
Contractor wishes to receive notice of the
appeal hearing. Without a timely appeal,
the Contractor waives any and all rights to
challenge the decision of the CITY, whether
by administrative process, judicial process
or any other legal process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice
of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted
no earlier than five business days after the
CITY’s receipt of the notice of appeal and
not later than five business days prior to
the date of the Notice Inviting Bids for this
Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor
shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for
the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel
consisting of three members of the Public
Works Department senior management
staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals
Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor, whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with
formal rules of evidence. The Contractor
will be given the opportunity to present
evidence, information and arguments as
to why the Contractor believes it should
be pre-qualified. Within one day after the
conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals
Panel will render a written determination as
to whether the Contractor is pre-qualified.

It is the intention of the CITY that the date
for the submission and opening of bids will
not be delayed or postponed to allow for
completion of an appeal process.

Public Notice

BACK PAGE

NOTICE SAMPLE

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
for the
RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS PHASE 2
within the City of

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA
BIDS - Sealed proposals for the RODEO
DRIVE BOLLARDS PROJECT within the
City of Beverly Hills, will be received up
to the hour of 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time),
on Thursday, June 11, 2026, via Planetbids. Bid results will be sent to all bidders through Planetbids and the award of the contract will be made during a subsequent meeting of the City Council.

Refer to webpage:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/
39493/bo/bo-detail/141848.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - The work to be
done shall consist of furnishing all the required labor, materials, equipment, parts, implements, supplies and permits necessary for, or appurtenant to, the construction and completion of the project indicated above in accordance with Standard Drawings and the Specifications prepared
for this project.

Copies of the Specifications and Proposal
Form may be inspected and downloaded
from the City’s webpage (http://www.beverlyhills.org/tags/bids/).

Then click on the link “PLANET BIDS”.

ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE – The preliminary cost of RODEO DRIVE BOLLARDS PHASE 2 for this work has been prepared
and the said estimate is $2,900,000.00.

NON- MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING –
An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled
for Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

The meeting will be held virtually through
Microsoft Teams at:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/
273466429479503?p=NtRJwRjBsJtBXkoGXb
Meeting ID: 273 466 429 479 503
Passcode: VA6AJ7DS
TIME: 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Pacific Time (US
and Canada)
OPTIONAL SITE VISIT – Respective Bidders are also encouraged to attend an optional site visit. The site visit details are as follows:

Topic: Rodeo Drive Bollards
Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Pacific Time
(US and Canada)
Meeting location: Southwest corner of
Rodeo Drive and S. Santa Monica Blvd
CITY CONTACT – Any questions or requests for information can be directed to the project manager, Teresa Revis at trev[email protected].

CONTRACTORS LICENSE - In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess at least one of the following licenses: “A” THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID, BUT IF THE BIDS

ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR

THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE LET TO

THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER
FOR THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE.

Public Notice

BACK PAGE

NOTICE SAMPLE
Bid (Schedule of Rates)
Title: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICES Bid No. RFB-27-070-01 7 5. Project Management. Describe the plans for accomplishing the required work and the CONTRACTOR’s approach to representing the CITY, including:
a. Weekly publishing day(s)______
b. Space Reservation Deadline Date______ and Time______ c. Materials Submission Deadline Date______ and Time______ d. The method by which the CITY will submit requests to CONTRACTOR (phone, email, etc.)
e. Contact information of CONTRACTOR’s Project Manager with whom CITY should contact for advertisements:

Name: ______________________
Phone Number: ______________
Email Address: ______________

6. Cost Proposal.

Please provide the following:
a. Prices for modular advertisements in black and white for:
¼ page_______
½ page_______
full page advertisements_______
b. Prices for modular advertisements in color for:
¼ page_______
½ page_______
full page advertisements_____
c. Price for per legal inch/classified advertisements in black and white _______ d. Current Open Rate for ¼ page, ½ page and full page 1/4: $1,373 1/2: $2,222 FP: $3,919 e. Current Classified Rate: $55.00
f. Narrative of your newspaper’s mechanical data including the size, per column width, and number of columns used in a full page advertisement. (Attached rate card)

7. A map of the CONTRACTOR’s newspaper delivery area.

The map shall clearly identify the locations in the CITY where newspapers are delivered and where they are not delivered. CONTRACTOR shall use a Thomas Guide Street Map or equivalent and specifically delineate streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered and streets or areas where newspapers are not delivered. The map shall also show those streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered free of charge and those streets or areas in the CITY where newspapers are delivered only with a paid subscription. All CONTRACTORs shall also describe the nature and extent of delivery of newspapers in commercial areas of the CITY and to multi-family residential properties.

8. Additional Information.

No other documentation will be required; however, the CONTRACTOR may include up to five (5) additional pages which may include any deviations from the requirements listed above.

Attachment 4
Beverly Hills Weekly Bid
Cover Letter
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Reinstatement Audit Period: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024 Beverly Hills Weekly
140 South Beverly Drive, Suite 201
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 887-0788 EMAIL: [email protected]
(310) 887-0789 FAX www.bhweekly.com

1. Audited Media Platforms
Print Publication: Average Net Circulation: 14,905 (Print Edition) Website: Average Website Users: 29,669
E-Newsletters: Average E-Newsletter Subscribers: 712
Average Open Rate: 59.0%
Beverly Hills Weekly – Total Gross Contacts
CVC Estimated Edition Readership: 14,164
Total Digital Contacts: 30,089
Total Estimated Gross Contacts: 44,253*
*Total gross contacts include CVC estimated edition readership, website unique users, social media followers, and opened e-newsletter contacts. Total gross contact estimates can include significant audience duplication. There was no attempt made to eliminate any duplication that may exist.

2. Publication Information
Number of Editions: One
Format / Average Page Count: Tabloid / 20 Pages
Circulation Cycle: Weekly
Ownership: Beverly Hills Weekly
Year Established: 1999
Publication Type: Community Newspaper
100% Controlled / <1% Paid / 0% Sponsor Paid
Content: 55% Advertising / 45% Editorial
Primary Delivery Methods: 94% Carrier Delivery / <1% Mail / 6% Controlled Bulk Annual Mail Subscription Rate: $75.00
Insert Zoning Available: No
CVC Member Number: 19-0006
DMA/MSA/CBSA: Los Angeles, CA / Los Angeles--Riverside--Orange County, CA / Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA
Audit Funded By: Publisher
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3. Rate Card and Mechanical Data
Rate Card Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Mechanical Data: Four (4) columns X 13" column depth
Full page: 10" wide X 13" depth.

Open Rate: Local: $1,600.00 Full Page - $200.00 1/8th Page National: $1,600.00 Full Page - $200.00 1/8th Page
Insert Open Rate: $50.00 per thousand
Classified Rate: $25.00 for up to 15 words
Deadline Day & Time: Friday by 4 PM
Additional rates may be available from the publisher.

4. Contact Information
Publisher: Josh Gross EMAIL: [email protected]
Advertising: Josh Gross EMAIL: [email protected]
Circulation: Josh Gross EMAIL: [email protected]
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5. Audited Circulation, Distribution and Net Press Averages - Print Edition CVC Account Number: 19-0006 Thursday Beverly Hills Weekly Beverly Hills, CA
Audit Period Summary
Average Net Circulation (5-H) 14,905
Average Gross Distribution (5-F) 14,905
Average Net Press Run (5-A) 14,930
Audit Period Detail
A. Average Net Press Run 14,930
B. Office / File 25
C. Controlled Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 14,000

2. Bulk Delivery / Demand Distribution 860

3. Mail 10

4. Requestor Mail 0

5. Waiting Rooms 0

6. Hotels 0

7. Events, Fairs, Festivals and Trade Shows 0

8. Education 0

9. Restock & Office Service 25
Total Average Controlled Distribution 14,895
Controlled Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE CONTROLLED CIRCULATION 14,895
D. Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 10

4. Waiting Room 0

5. Hotels 0

6. Education 0

7. Restock & Office Service 0
Total Average Paid Distribution 10
Paid Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 10
E. Sponsored / Voluntary Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 0

4. Waiting Rooms 0

5. Education 0
Total Average Sponsored Distribution 0
Sponsored Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE SPONSORED CIRCULATION 0
F. Average Gross Distribution 14,905
G. Total Unclaimed / Returns (0)*
H. Average Net Circulation 14,905
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PARAGRAPH FIVE AUDIT PERIOD SUMMARY
AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G)). See audit period detail (H).

AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C)). See audit period detail (F).

NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies. See audit period detail (A).

AUDIT PERIOD DETAIL
A. 1. NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies.

B. 1. OFFICE / FILE: Undistributed editions maintained by the publisher for office purposes. Office / File editions do not qualify as controlled, paid, or sponsored distribution.

C. CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION (NON-PAID): Editions distributed by the publisher free of charge.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: Editions delivered by private carrier to single family residences, and/or multi- family residences, and/or businesses.

2. CONTROLLED BULK / DEMAND DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: Editions delivered by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes.

4. REQUESTOR MAIL: Editions delivered on a requestor basis by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes. Qualified requestor circulation and other mail permit qualifications are audited by the United States Postal Service and not determined by CVC.

5. CONTROLLED WAITING ROOMS: Editions delivered to the waiting areas of local business and office buildings, including, but not limited to salons, medical and professional offices.

6. CONTROLLED HOTELS: Editions distributed to area hotels and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

7. EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS and TRADE SHOWS: Editions distributed to attendees and members of conventions, local fairs, festivals, trade shows and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

8. CONTROLLED EDUCATION: Editions distributed to area schools or educational institutions and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

9. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: Editions maintained and distributed by the publisher for restock of newsracks, newsstands, area retail businesses, office deliveries, and advertising purposes during the edition cycle. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

CONTROLLED RETURNS: Edition distributed in the controlled distribution category, returned to the publisher unclaimed during the edition cycle *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) Publications with greater than 25% returnable source distribution must report returns or unclaimed copies to qualify for net circulation reporting.

D. PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher through paid subscription or other monetary exchange with individual readers.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers.

Subject to paragraph 5G returns. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

4. PAID WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. PAID HOTELS: See C6 for explanation of hotel distribution.

6. PAID EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

7. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

PAID RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
E. SPONSORED / VOLUNTARY PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher that are sponsored by a third party monetary exchange or voluntary reader payment system.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers on a sponsored or voluntary pay basis. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution.

4. SPONSORED WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. SPONSORED EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

6. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

SPONSORED RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
F. AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C).

G. TOTAL UNCLAIMED / RETURNS: Distributed editions returned to the publisher unsold and/or unclaimed during the edition cycle. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) H. AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G). 314-966-7711 www.cvcaudit.com

6. Average Print Circulation History
YEAR AUDIT SOURCE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
01/01/24-12/31/24 CVC 14,905 14,905 14,905 -
01/01/23-12/31/23 CVC No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting 14,905 01/01/22-12/31/22 CVC 14,920 14,920 14,920 14,920
01/01/21-12/31/21 CVC No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting 14,920 01/01/20-12/31/20 CVC No Reporting No Reporting 14,920 14,920 01/01/19-12/31/19 CVC No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting 01/01/18-12/31/18 CVC No Reporting No Reporting 14,920 14,920 01/01/17-12/31/17 CVC No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting No Reporting 01/01/16-12/31/16 CVC No Reporting No Reporting 14,950 14,950 01/01/15-12/31/15 CVC No Reporting No Reporting 14,950 14,950 07/01/03-12/31/14 Prior CVC - - - -

7. Distribution by Zip Code (9/27/2024 Edition) Thursday ZIP
CODE

CITY / AREA COUNTY STATE CARRIER

DELIVERY

CONTROLLED

BULK / SINGLE
COPY

MAIL OFFICE /

RESTOCK
TOTAL
90210 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 6,874 400 0 0 7,274
90211 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 2,856 60 0 0 2,916
90212 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 4,270 400 10 60 4,740 TOTAL 14,000 860 10 60 14,930

8. Distribution by County (9/27/2024 Edition) Thursday

COUNTY CITY / AREA STATE CARRIER

DELIVERY

CONTROLLED

BULK / SINGLE
COPY

MAIL OFFICE /

RESTOCK
TOTAL
Los Angeles Beverly Hills CA 14,000 860 10 60 14,930
TOTAL 14,000 860 10 60 14,930

9. Verification of Distribution – Mail and Carrier Delivery Distribution Beverly Hills Weekly reported an average mail distribution of 20 during the audit period. Mail distribution is verified through the review of mail statements and/or additional publisher support documents. Beverly Hills Weekly reported an average carrier delivery distribution of 14,000 during the audit period. Carrier delivery is verified through the review of carrier statements and/or additional publisher support documents. The Circulation Verification Council performed a delivery & readership verification in the primary market areas indicated in paragraph nine. Delivery verification is performed using multi-source methodologies considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit. Delivery verification can include, but is not limited to, residential and cell phone interviews, online surveys, email surveys, USPS surveys, in-person interviews and/or social media surveys. Delivery verification source data can include, but is not limited to, residential phone listings, cell phone exchanges, delivery lists, opt-in email databases, online, and/or social media databases.

CVC verification confirms that 223 of 399 or 55.9% report they regularly read or look through Beverly Hills Weekly.
*Households reporting stop delivery requests were excluded from the survey.

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10. Verification of Distribution – Controlled Bulk / Demand Distribution / Single Copy The Circulation Verification Council performed delivery verification in the primary market areas indicated in paragraph nine. Delivery verification is performed using multi-source methodologies considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit. Delivery verification can include, but is not limited to, on-site verification, business phone verification, online, email, and/or social media contact. Delivery verification source data can include, but is not limited to, business and cell phone listings, delivery lists, opt-in email, online, and/or social media databases. Circulation Verification Council performed the delivery verification from locations chosen randomly from the publication’s delivery list(s).

CVC verification indicates that less than 20% of Beverly Hills Weekly’s returnable source distributed editions are returned to the publisher unclaimed after the edition cycle.

11. Paid Reporting Analysis
CARRIER DELIVERY Basic Rates: N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 0
MAIL Basic Rates: $75.00 / 1-Year

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 10
Over 75% of basic rate 0
Over 50% of basic rate 0
Over 25% of basic rate 0
1%-24% of basic rate 0
Less than 1% of basic rate* 0
SPONSORED Basic Rates: N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 0
SINGLE COPY COVER PRICE: N/A
AVERAGE WHOLESALE RATE: N/A
12A. Audited Average Website Reporting - www.bhweekly.com Monthly Audit Period Average
Website Unique Users 29,669
Website Page Views 141,325
Explanatory – Website

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (A)
UNIQUE USERS: A unique user to a website where the user registers or where the user is identified or marked by a cookie, IP address, or other ID that is attached to the browser within the defined cycle. Limitations apply to the measurement of unique users. Please see CVC Rules & Regulations for further information.

PAGE VIEWS: The transmittal of a full page contained within the website to the user’s browser. 12B. Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting - Not Reported 12C. Text Media - Not Reported
12D. Social Media - Not Reported
12E. Email Media
Media Type Database Recipients
Non-Subscriber Email Opt-In Database 712
Average Open Rate 59.0%
Average Click Rate 22.0%
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PARAGRAPH TWELVE (E)
NON-SUBSCRIBER EMAIL OPT-IN DATABASE: Subscribers who have provided email contact data to receive newsletters, special content, special offers, coupons or redemption codes for use within a specified period of time, and are sourced through third party efforts such as trade shows, opt-in email newsletters or surveys.
12F. Video & Podcast Media - Not Reported

13. Council Audit Statement
Circulation Verification Council (CVC) reviewed the printing, distribution, circulation, technology, and general business records of this publication for the purpose of compiling this information. The review was completed using Council audit procedures considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit in compliance with CVC Rules and Regulations. In our opinion, this report fairly and accurately represents the publication's printing, distribution, circulation, and technology reporting, if applicable, for the period indicated. The publication has sworn that the information presented for this audit reporting is accurate and supplied CVC with general business records substantiating the information under audit review. This report is released subject to the provisions of the CVC Rules & Regulations which are hereby incorporated by reference. CVC Rules & Regulations may be amended from time to time without notice at the sole discretion of CVC. In no event shall CVC be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or damages for lost profits, lost income, or lost savings arising by negligence, intended conduct, breach of contract, or otherwise. CVC reports and data are released for the sole use of advertising purchase evaluations and any use for valuations or determination of value is strictly prohibited.

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The current status of this report expires September 30, 2026.

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Beverly Hills Weekly - Beverly Hills, CA - 19-0006 - Supplemental Readership Study The Circulation Verification Council surveyed Beverly Hills Weekly readers in the primary market areas indicated in publication’s CVC audit report. The purpose was to identify the number of individuals who indicate they have read at least two of the last four issues of the publication, and gather study information solely for advertising purchase evaluations. Market statistics estimates appearing in CVC reports, when available, are obtained from EASI Software. CVC study sources can include, but are not limited to, residential and cell phone surveys, online surveys, email surveys, and/or social media surveys. Study source data can include, but are not limited to, residential phone listings, cell phone exchanges, publisher delivery lists, opt-in email, online, and/or social media databases. Residential and cell phone survey populations consist of adults age 18 and over, living in households within the survey area. Within this area, each individual had a known (or “non-zero”) probability of being selected for the random sample. Surveys were conducted solely with predesignated respondents and no substitutions were permitted. Initial survey attempts were spread evenly across all survey days (i.e., Tuesday through Saturday). A minimum of 250 completed surveys, or 2.5% of net circulation for publications under 10,000 circulation is required with no more than one survey per household. Survey Procedures: To ensure the highest degree of comparability and to facilitate the survey process, a standard, consistent, specified list of questions was asked. Surveys were conducted over a minimum period of two weeks to minimize the impact of weather and/or special circumstances. Every effort was made to ensure that surveys were assigned randomly by day and that an approximately equal number of surveys were completed on each survey day. Where appropriate, data was balanced and/or weighted by ZIP code using up-to-date known demographics: gender, age, number of adults in household and ethnicity in those cases where one minority comprised no less than ten percent of the total population. Non-responses to any single question were eliminated from the survey. In all cases, at least four attempts were made to contact all pre-designated respondents. Every effort was made to surmount language, cultural, behavioral and other barriers to a successful survey; and to the extent feasible, contact attempts were scheduled on a random basis. During the survey process, no questions were asked prior to the readership question, with the exception of a qualifying question designed to determine the ZIP code of the individual; and a general warm-up call explanation designed to put the respondent at ease. Warm-up questions did not include any reference to a publication itself or the nature of the study information. The study followed recommended guidelines developed in part from established media usage and evaluation guidelines. Survey totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. The Circulation Verification Council estimates that all the information in this survey has a maximum error margin of +/-4% at the 95% confidence level. 223 Survey respondents were interviewed during the verification of carrier delivery and mail distribution. 16 Survey respondents reported reading a minimum of two of the last four issues through single copy, controlled bulk, or pass along distribution. 116 Survey respondents responded to a geocoded outbound email verification. This publication did not participate in the CVC online research program.  Average estimated readers per edition during the audit period: 1.7 *Readership estimates compiled from 2024 CVC circulation & readership study data.

1. Beverly Hills Weekly is distributed regularly in your area. Do you regularly read or look through Beverly Hills Weekly?
YES 355 Survey Respondents

2. Do you frequently purchase products or services from ads seen in Beverly Hills Weekly? YES 178 50.1%
NO 177 49.9%

3. How long do you keep Beverly Hills Weekly before discarding it? 61% 1-2 Days
16% 3-4 Days
14% 5-6 Days
09% 1 Week or More

4. Reader Gender (Voice recognition - Gender Bias Rotation) Reader Market
Demographics Demographics
44% 47% Male Readers
56% 53% Female Readers
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5. What range best describes your age.

Reader Market
Demographics Demographics
00% 04% 18 - 20
<01% 05% 21 - 24
06% 14% 25 - 34
11% 15% 35 - 44
26% 20% 45 - 54
28% 18% 55 - 64
23% 12% 65 - 74
06% 07% 75 - 84
<01% 05% 85 years or older

6. What range best describes your combined annual household income for last year? Reader Market
Demographics Demographics
00% 08% under $15,000
00% 06% $15,000 - $24,999
<01% 05% $25,000 - $34,999
02% 07% $35,000 - $49,999
06% 13% $50,000 - $74,999
11% 10% $75,000 - $99,999
11% 09% $100,000 - $124,999
12% 06% $125,000 - $149,999
14% 08% $150,000 - $199,999
44% 28% over $200,000

7. What is the highest level of education you have obtained? Reader Market
Demographics Demographics
00% 04% Some High School or Less
08% 13% Graduated High School
14% 22% Some College
33% 32% Graduated College
22% 12% Completed Master Degree
17% 12% Completed Professional Degree
06% 05% Completed Doctorate Degree
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8. Which of the following products or services, if any, do you plan to purchase during the next twelve months?
14% New Automobile, Truck or SUV (% = Positive respondents) 10% Used Automobile, Truck or SUV
09% Antiques / Auctions
43% Furniture / Home Furnishings
19% Major Home Appliance
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ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO ASCERTAIN AND ESTABLISH STANDING OF THE BEVERLY PRESS

AS A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION

TALKOV LAW
2900 ADAMS ST STE C225
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92504
EPHONE (951) 888-3300
SCOTT TALKOV, State Bar No. 264676
TALKOV LAW CORP.
2900 Adams St Ste C225
Riverside, California 92504
Telephone: (951) 888-3300
Email: [email protected]
Attorneys for Petitioner Michael Villalpando

SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE
In the Matter of the Petition of:

MICHAEL VILLALPANDO to Have the
Standing of Beverly Press as a Newspaper of
General Circulation Ascertained and
Established
Case No. 19STCP04891
[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING

PETITION TO ASCERTAIN AND

ESTABLISH STANDING OF THE

BEVERLY PRESS AS A NEWSPAPER OF

GENERAL CIRCULATION
The verified petition of Michael Villalpando to have the Beverly Press ascertained and established as a newspaper of general circulation came on regularly for hearing by the court on December 8, 2020 in Department 24 of the above-entitled court, the Hon. Patricia D. Nieto presiding.

Petitioner appeared by his attorney, Scott Talkov. Contestant Beverly Hills Weekly appeared through its attorney, Lisa Grace-Kellogg. Contestant Beverly Hills Courier appeared through its attorney, Mark Egerman.

The court finds that the substance of the verified petition and notice of intention of Petitioner to apply to the court on a specifically named day for an order declaring the Beverly Press to be a newspaper of general circulation was duly published pursuant to Sections 6021, 6022 and 6062 of the Government Code.

Evidence having been introduced in support of the verified petition, the matter was submitted for decision and on proof made to the satisfaction of the court, the court finds that Petitioner has met all requirements for adjudication of the Beverly Press in the City of Beverly Hills and County of Los Angeles under Section 6008 of the Government Code as follows:
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ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO ASCERTAIN AND ESTABLISH STANDING OF THE BEVERLY PRESS

AS A NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION

TALKOV LAW
2900 ADAMS ST STE C225
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92504
EPHONE (951) 888-3300

1. Petitioner is the Publisher of the newspaper known as Beverly Press.

2. The Beverly Press is a newspaper published for the dissemination of local or telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

3. The Beverly Press has a bona fide subscription list of paying subscribers in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

4. The Beverly Press has been established under that name during the whole of the threeyear period preceding the filing of this petition.

5. The Beverly Press has been published at regular intervals of not less than weekly in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California during the whole of the three-year period preceding the filing of this petition.

6. The Beverly Press has a substantial distribution to paid subscribers in the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

7. The Beverly Press has maintained a minimum coverage of local or telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character of not less than 25 percent of its total inches during each year of the three-year period preceding the filing of this petition.

8. The Beverly Press’ principal office of publication is within the jurisdiction of the City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California for which it is seeking adjudication.

WHEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the Beverly Press is a newspaper of general circulation, as defined in section 6008 of the Government Code, for the City of Beverly Hills and County of Los Angeles, California.

Dated: ____________________
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JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT

Audit Report
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Audit Period: October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Beverly Press - Park Labrea News
8444 Wilshire Blvd., 4th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 EMAIL: [email protected]
(323) 933-5518 www.beverlypress.com

1. Audited Media Platforms
Print Publication: Average Net Circulation: 12,033 (Print Edition) Website: Average Website Users: 58,667
Beverly Press - Park Labrea News – Total Gross Contacts CVC Estimated Edition Readership: 13,277
Total Digital Contacts: 58,667
Total Estimated Gross Contacts: 71,954*
*Total gross contacts include CVC estimated edition readership, website unique users, social media followers, and opened e-newsletter contacts. Total gross contact estimates can include significant audience duplication. There was no attempt made to eliminate any duplication that may exist.

2. Publication Information
Number of Editions: One
Format / Average Page Count: Tabloid / 28 Pages
Circulation Cycle: Weekly
Ownership: Beverly Press - Park Labrea News
Year Established: 1946
Publication Type: Community Newspaper
100% Controlled / <1% Paid / 0% Sponsor Paid
Content: 45% Advertising / 55% Editorial
Primary Delivery Methods: 94% Carrier Delivery / <1% Mail / 6% Controlled Bulk Annual Mail Subscription Rate: $120.00
Insert Zoning Available: No
CVC Member Number: 01-4236
DMA/MSA/CBSA: Los Angeles, CA / Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CA / Los Angles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA
Audit Funded By: Publisher
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3. Rate Card and Mechanical Data
Rate Card Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Mechanical Data: Five (5) columns X 16" column depth
Full page: 10.25" wide X 16" depth.

Open Rate: Color: $2,300.00 Full Page - $350.00 1/8th Page Black & White: $1,800.00 Full Page - $275.00 1/8th Page Insert Open Rate: $75.00 per thousand
Classified Rate: $22.50 per column inch
Deadline Day & Time: Monday by 4 PM
Website Rates: $10.00 per thousand impressions
E-Newsletter Rates: $35.00 per thousand addresses - 50,000 minimum Additional rates may be available from the publisher.

4. Contact Information
Publisher: Michael Villalpando EMAIL: [email protected] Advertising: Karen Villalpando EMAIL: [email protected] Circulation: Michael Villalpando EMAIL: [email protected] www.cvcaudit.com
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5. Audited Circulation, Distribution and Net Press Averages - Print Edition CVC Account Number: 01-4236 Thursday Beverly Press - Park Labrea News Beverly Hills, CA
Audit Period Summary
Average Net Circulation (5-H) 12,033
Average Gross Distribution (5-F) 12,033
Average Net Press Run (5-A) 12,043
Audit Period Detail
A. Average Net Press Run 12,043
B. Office / File 10
C. Controlled Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 6,617

2. Bulk Delivery / Demand Distribution 775

3. Mail 0

4. Requestor Mail 0

5. Waiting Rooms 0

6. Hotels 0

7. Events, Fairs, Festivals and Trade Shows 0

8. Education 0

9. Restock & Office Service 0

10. Other: LA Times Insert Package 4,601
Total Average Controlled Distribution 11,993
Controlled Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE CONTROLLED CIRCULATION 11,993
D. Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 40

4. Waiting Room 0

5. Hotels 0

6. Education 0

7. Restock & Office Service 0
Total Average Paid Distribution 40
Paid Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 40
E. Sponsored / Voluntary Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 0

4. Waiting Rooms 0
Total Average Sponsored Distribution 0
Sponsored Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE SPONSORED CIRCULATION 0
F. Average Gross Distribution 12,033
G. Total Unclaimed / Returns (0)*
H. Average Net Circulation 12,033
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PARAGRAPH FIVE AUDIT PERIOD SUMMARY
AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G)). See audit period detail (H).

AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C)). See audit period detail (F).

NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies. See audit period detail (A).

AUDIT PERIOD DETAIL
A. 1. NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies.

B. 1. OFFICE / FILE: Undistributed editions maintained by the publisher for office purposes. Office / File editions do not qualify as controlled, paid, or sponsored distribution.

C. CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION (NON-PAID): Editions distributed by the publisher free of charge.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: Editions delivered by private carrier to single family residences, and/or multi- family residences, and/or businesses.

2. CONTROLLED BULK / DEMAND DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: Editions delivered by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes.

4. REQUESTOR MAIL: Editions delivered on a requestor basis by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes. Qualified requestor circulation and other mail permit qualifications are audited by the United States Postal Service and not determined by CVC.

5. CONTROLLED WAITING ROOMS: Editions delivered to the waiting areas of local business and office buildings, including, but not limited to salons, medical and professional offices.

6. CONTROLLED HOTELS: Editions distributed to area hotels and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

7. EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS and TRADE SHOWS: Editions distributed to attendees and members of conventions, local fairs, festivals, trade shows and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

8. CONTROLLED EDUCATION: Editions distributed to area schools or educational institutions and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

9. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: Editions maintained and distributed by the publisher for restock of newsracks, newsstands, area retail businesses, office deliveries, and advertising purposes during the edition cycle. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

CONTROLLED RETURNS: Edition distributed in the controlled distribution category, returned to the publisher unclaimed during the edition cycle *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) Publications with greater than 25% returnable source distribution must report returns or unclaimed copies to qualify for net circulation reporting.

D. PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher through paid subscription or other monetary exchange with individual readers.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers.

Subject to paragraph 5G returns. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

4. PAID WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. PAID HOTELS: See C6 for explanation of hotel distribution.

6. PAID EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

7. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

PAID RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
E. SPONSORED / VOLUNTARY PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher that are sponsored by a third party monetary exchange or voluntary reader payment system.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers on a sponsored or voluntary pay basis. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution.

4. SPONSORED WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. SPONSORED EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

6. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

SPONSORED RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
F. AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C).

G. TOTAL UNCLAIMED / RETURNS: Distributed editions returned to the publisher unsold and/or unclaimed during the edition cycle. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) H. AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G). 314-966-7711 www.cvcaudit.com

6. Average Print Circulation History
YEAR AUDIT SOURCE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
01/01/24-12/31/24 CVC 12,021 12,041 12,041 -
01/01/23-12/31/23 CVC 12,005 11,990 12,119 12,027
01/01/22-12/31/22 CVC 8,745 9,789 11,184 11,336
07/01/21-12/31/21 CVC - - 9,716 11,467

7. Distribution by Zip Code (10/31/2024 Edition) Thursday ZIP
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CITY / AREA COUNTY STATE CARRIER

DELIVERY

CONTROLLED

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COPY

MAIL OFFICE /

RESTOCK
TOTAL
90004 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 340 30 0 0 370
90005 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 105 0 0 0 105
90010 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 45 0 0 0 45
90020 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 160 0 0 0 160
90035 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 470 0 0 0 470
90036 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 400 375 0 0 775
90038 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 75 0 0 0 75
90046 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 500 20 0 0 520
90048 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 360 0 0 0 360
90069 West Hollywood Los Angeles CA 375 50 0 0 425
90077 Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 400 0 0 0 400
90210 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 4,315 100 0 0 4,415
90211 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 1,750 100 0 0 1,850
90212 Beverly Hills Los Angeles CA 1,950 100 0 0 2,050
TOTAL 11,245 775 0 0 12,020

8. Distribution by County (10/31/2024 Edition) Thursday

COUNTY CITY / AREA STATE CARRIER

DELIVERY

CONTROLLED

BULK / SINGLE
COPY

MAIL OFFICE /

RESTOCK
TOTAL
Los Angeles Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
West Hollywood
CA 11,245 775 0 0 12,020
TOTAL 11,245 775 0 0 12,020
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9. Verification of Distribution – Mail and Carrier Delivery Distribution Beverly Press - Park Labrea News reported an average mail distribution of 40 during the audit period. Mail distribution is verified through the review of mail statements and/or additional publisher support documents. Beverly Press - Park Labrea News reported an average carrier delivery distribution of 11,218 during the audit period. Carrier delivery is verified through the review of carrier statements and/or additional publisher support documents. The Circulation Verification Council performed a delivery & readership verification in the primary market areas indicated in paragraph nine. Delivery verification is performed using multi-source methodologies considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit. Delivery verification can include, but is not limited to, residential and cell phone interviews, online surveys, email surveys, USPS surveys, in-person interviews and/or social media surveys. Delivery verification source data can include, but is not limited to, residential phone listings, cell phone exchanges, delivery lists, opt-in email databases, online, and/or social media databases.

CVC review indicates that a sufficient number of individuals reported that they receive Beverly Press - Park Labrea News on a regular basis to substantiate the publisher’s distribution claims.

CVC verification confirms that 220 of 359 or 61.3% report they regularly read or look through Beverly Press - Park Labrea News.
*Households reporting stop delivery requests were excluded from the survey.

The Circulation Verification Council estimates that all the information in this text box has a minimum accuracy level of +/-4%.

10. Verification of Distribution – Controlled Bulk / Demand Distribution / Single Copy The Circulation Verification Council performed delivery verification in the primary market areas indicated in paragraph nine. Delivery verification is performed using multi-source methodologies considered necessary under the circumstances of the audit. Delivery verification can include, but is not limited to, on-site verification, business phone verification, online, email, and/or social media contact. Delivery verification source data can include, but is not limited to, business and cell phone listings, delivery lists, opt-in email, online, and/or social media databases. Circulation Verification Council performed the delivery verification from locations chosen randomly from the publication’s delivery list(s).

CVC verification confirms that a sufficient number of reported controlled bulk drop locations indicated they received Beverly Press - Park Labrea News on a regular basis to substantiate the publication’s distribution claims.

CVC verification indicates that less than 15% of Beverly Press - Park Labrea News’s returnable source distributed editions are returned to the publisher unclaimed after the edition cycle. www.cvcaudit.com
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11. Paid Reporting Analysis
CARRIER DELIVERY Basic Rates: N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 0
MAIL Basic Rates: $120.00 / 1-Year

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 40
Over 75% of basic rate 0
Over 50% of basic rate 0
Over 25% of basic rate 0
1%-24% of basic rate 0
Less than 1% of basic rate* 0
SPONSORED Basic Rates: N/A

AVERAGE NUMBER OF SUBSCRIPTIONS
Full Basic Rate 0
SINGLE COPY COVER PRICE: N/A
AVERAGE WHOLESALE RATE: N/A
12A. Audited Average Website Reporting - www.beverlypress.com Monthly Audit Period Average
Website Unique Users 58,667
Website Sessions 67,833
Website Page Views 75,583
Pages Per Visit 1.12
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PARAGRAPH TWELVE (A)
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SESSIONS: The total number of sessions, expressed as a monthly average, to a publication’s website regardless of unique status, as expressed above.

PAGE VIEWS: The transmittal of a full page contained within the website to the user’s browser.

PAGES PER VISIT: The average number of page views per session, expressed as a monthly average. 12B. Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting - Not Reported 12C. Text Media - Not Reported
12D. Social Media - Not Reported
12E. Email Media - Not Reported
12F. Video & Podcast Media - Not Reported
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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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SUMMARY OF NOTICE
The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

APPEALS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S OCTOBER 29,
2025 DECISION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A

DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,

AND DENSITY BONUS PERMIT FOR A PROJECT UTILIZING
STATE HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT BUILDER’S

REMEDY PROVISIONS, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 65589.5(D)(5), TO ALLOW FOR A NEW 14-STORY, 116- UNIT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT 9229 WILSHIRE
BOULEVARD.

On November 12, 2025, Alan T. Nissel, on behalf of the applicant, 9229 Wilshire Skyline LLC, and, separately, Aria Ahdoot, on behalf of Beverly Hills Citizen Coalition, submitted appeals of the Planning Commission’s October 29, 2025 decision conditionally approving a Development Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Density Bonus Permit for a project proposed pursuant to State Housing Accountability Act Builder’s Remedy provisions (Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(5)), as well as the determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

The proposed project consists of a new 14-story, mixed use building at 9229 Wilshire Boulevard. The proposal includes 116 rental units, inclusive of 24 units allocated for lower income households, and a 60-room hotel located on floors 11 through 14. A total of 140 parking spaces are proposed within a three-level subterranean parking structure.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.), and the environmental regulations of the City. The project qualifies for a statutory exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.66, which became effective on June 30, 2025, with the passage of Assembly Bill 130, and applies to qualifying housing development projects that meet prescribed objective standards. The Planning Commission found that the project was exempt from further environmental review pursuant to PRC Section 21080.66. However, the City Council, on appeal, will consider whether to find the project exempt from further review under CEQA.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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/Parking Authority. 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.

Any interested person may participate in the meeting and be heard or present written comments to the City Council. According to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

In Person Participation:

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter in person. Please see the above information on the location and time of this meeting.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Judy Gutierrez, Senior Planner in the Planning Division at (310) 285-1192, or by email at [email protected]. Please also contact us to add your email to the interested parties list for this proposal, so that important updates and notifications may be sent to you.

HUMAAHMED
City Clerk
Notice of Public Hearing - published 12/25/2025

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
for the

LA CIENEGA PARK

MID-BLOCK

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
within the City of

BEVERLY HILLS,

CALIFORNIA
BIDS – Electronic Bids for the LA

CIENEGA PARK MID-BLOCK
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING within
the City of Beverly Hills, California, will be received up to the hour of 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, via PlanetBids. Bid results will be sent to all bidders
through PlanetBids and award of
the contract will be made during a
subsequent meeting of the City
Council. A virtual NON-MANDATORY pre-bid meeting to discuss the requirements of the project
will be held at 10:30 AM on
Thursday, January 29, 2026 via
Microsoft Teams. Please see
PlanetBids for details.

SCOPE OF THE WORK - This
project shall consist of the construction of a new mid-block pedestrian signalized crossing
and related civil improvements.

The contract documents, including plans and specifications may be viewed and downloaded from
the City’s PlanetBids portal:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/po
rtal/39493/bo/bo-detail/135991
REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION – Any questions regarding
any error, omission, ambiguity or
conflict in the Plans and Specifications and general clarifications, should be submitted to the Project
Manager through PlanetBids no
later than 5:00PM, Tuesday February 3, 2026. Requests for clarification received after this date or sent/posed directly to the Project
Manager will be disregarded.

In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder
must possess the following license(s): “A”

THE CITY RESERVES THE

RIGHT TO REJECT ANY BID

OR ALL THE BIDS AND TO

WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY OR

IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID,
BUT IF THE BIDS ARE ACCEPTED, THE CONTRACT FOR

THE IMPROVEMENT WILL BE
LET TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE
PROJECT AS A WHOLE.

Notice to Bidders - published 1/29/2026
RFQ#26-350-48

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT
345 FOOTHILL ROAD
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 90210

REQUEST FOR PREQUALIFICATION

OF BIDDERS AND

PREQUALIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR:

Notice of the establishment of a qualified
painting contractors list
Notice is hereby given that the City of Beverly
Hills (“CITY”) has determined that all bidders
for Notice of the Establishment of a Qualified
Painting Contractors List (“Project”) must be
pre-qualified prior to submitting a bid on that
Project. It is mandatory that all Contractors who
intend to submit a bid, fully complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all materials requested herein, and be approved by the CITY
to be on the final qualified Bidders list.

No bid will be accepted from a Contractor that
has failed to comply with these requirements. If
two or more business entities submit a bid as
part of a Joint Venture, or expect to submit a bid
as part of a Joint Venture, each entity within the
Joint Venture must be separately qualified to bid.

The last date to submit a fully completed questionnaire is 2:00 PM Monday, June 1st, 2026.

Contractors must register as a vendor at the following website in order to download the prequalification package, and to receive clarificationss and notifications when issued.

The Prequalification package may be viewed on,
and downloaded from the City’s PlanetBids portal:
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/39493/por
tal-home
This item is listed as: Notice of the Establishment of a Qualified Painting Contractors List.

Answers to questions contained in the questionnaire are required. The CITY will use these documents as the basis of rating Contractors with respect to whether each Contractor is qualified
to bid on the Project, and reserves the right to
check other sources available. The CITY’s decision will be based on objective evaluation criteria.

The CITY reserves the right to adjust, increase,
limit, suspend or rescind the prequalification rating based on subsequently learned information.

Contractors whose rating changes sufficiently to
disqualify them will be notified, and given an
opportunity for a hearing consistent with the
hearing procedures described below for appealing a prequalification rating.

While it is the intent of the prequalification questionnaire and documents required therewith to assist the CITY in determining bidder responsibility prior to bid and to aid the CITY in selecting the lowest responsible bidder, neither the fact of prequalification, nor any prequalification rating, will preclude the CITY from a post-bid consideration and determination of whether a bidder has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience
to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and
has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness.

All qualifications submittals are required to be
submit electronically via PlanetBids. The electronic submittal system will close exactly at the date and time set forth in this request for qualifications.

Any questions regarding the questionnaire and
qualification package should be submitted via
PlanetBids by 2:00PM, May 21st, 2026. Questions sent via email or over the phone; with the exception of those related to accessing or using
PlanetBids, will not be answered.

Contractors are responsible for submitting and
having their documents accepted before the
closing time set forth in the request for qualifications. NOTE: Pushing the submit button on the electronic submittal system may not be instantaneous; it may take time for the Contractor’s documents to upload and transmit before the documents are accepted. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility to ensure their documents are uploaded, transmitted, and arrive in time electronically. The City of Beverly Hills
will have no responsibility for documents that
do not arrive in a timely manner, no matter what
the reason.

The prequalification packages submitted by
Contractors are not public records and are not
open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. However, the contents may be disclosed to third parties for purpose of verification, or investigation of substantial allegations, or in an appeal hearing. State law requires that
the names of contractors applying for prequalification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the first page of the questionnaire
will be used for that purpose.

Each questionnaire must be signed under
penalty of perjury in the manner designated at
the end of the form, by an individual who has
the legal authority to bind the Contractor on
whose behalf that person is signing. If any information provided by a Contractor becomes inaccurate, the Contractor must immediately notify the CITY and provide updated accurate
information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

The CITY reserves the right to waive minor irregularities and omissions in the information contained in the prequalification application
submitted, and to make all final determinations.

The CITY may also determine at any time that
the prequalification process will be suspended
for the Project and the Project will be bid without prequalification.

Contractors may submit all qualifications submittals electronically via Planet Bids. Contractors who submit a complete prequalification package will be notified of their qualification
status no later than ten business days after submission of the information.

The CITY may refuse to grant prequalification
where the requested information and materials
are not provided by the due date indicated
above. There is no appeal from a refusal for an
incomplete or late application, but re-application
for a later project is permitted. Neither the closing time for submitting prequalification packages for this Project will be changed in order to accommodate supplementation of incomplete
submissions, or late submissions, unless requested by the CITY in its sole discretion.

In addition to a contractor’s failure to be prequalified pursuant to the scoring system set forth in the prequalification package, a contractor may
be found not prequalified for either omission of
or falsification of, any requested information.

Where a timely and completed application results in a rating below that necessary to pre-qualify, an appeal can be made by the unsuccessful Contractor.An appeal is begun by the Contractor
delivering notice to the CITY of its appeal of the
decision with respect to its prequalification rating, no later than two business days following notification that it is not pre-qualified. The notice of appeal shall include an address where the Contractor wishes to receive notice of the appeal
hearing. Without a timely appeal, the Contractor
waives any and all rights to challenge the decision of the CITY, whether by administrative process, judicial process or any other legal
process or proceeding.

If the Contractor gives the required notice of appeal, a hearing shall be conducted no earlier than five business days after the CITY’s receipt
of the notice of appeal and not later than five
business days prior to the date of the Notice
Inviting Bids for this Project. Prior to the hearing, the Contractor shall, in writing, be advised of the basis for the City’s pre-qualification determination.

The hearing shall be conducted by a panel consisting of three members of the Public Works Department senior management staff (the “Appeals Panel”). The Appeals Panel shall consider any evidence presented by the Contractor,
whether or not the evidence is presented in compliance with formal rules of evidence. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to present evidence, information and arguments as to why
the Contractor believes it should be pre-qualified. Within one day after the conclusion of the hearing, the Appeals Panel will render a written
determination as to whether the Contractor is
pre-qualified. It is the intention of the CITY that
the date for the submission and opening of bids
will not be delayed or postponed to allow for
completion of an appeal process.

RFQ - published 5/7/2026
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.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-O-2931

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, adopted Ordinance No. 26-O-2931, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY

HILLS AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF

THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
(BHMC) TO ADOPT A TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN 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) Summary of Ordinance No. 26-O-2931:

This is a summary of the above-entitled ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code §36933.

The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend various regulations of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) to create an overlay zone to implement a Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 79, pursuant to Government Code §65912.161. SB 79 allows the City to shift permitted density within a ½ mile radius from the planned Metro D Line Stations (outer dashed rings in Figure 1) via a transit-oriented development alternative plan. At its meeting on January 21, 2026, the City Council voted in favor of adopting the proposed Alternative Plan Scenario 3, which redistributed the residential density imposed by SB 79 to decrease 50% of the densities in single-family residential neighborhoods and increase densities of properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MUOZ) around the La Cienega Boulevard / Wilshire Boulevard station that are not directly adjacent to single-family residential zones. The Alternative Plan redistributed density while maintaining the net zoned capacity in terms of both number of units and residential floor area that can be constructed within the transit-oriented development zones. The Council adopted a General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Map and the Land Use Element of the General Plan, and an ordinance to amend the BHMC and the Zoning Map to reflect the updated density and floor area on the parcels affected by SB 79 and the selected alternative plan.

The draft ordinance includes, but is not limited to, the following changes:
• Amendments to the BHMC to codify the alternative plan including but not limited to creation of a new overlay zone and amendments to the use and development standards of the Mixed Use Overlay Zone and single family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial zones; and
• Application of Objective Design Standards to mixed use residential developments.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Pursuant to Government Code §65912.160(c)(2), the proposed actions are not considered a project under CEQA (Division 13 of Public Resources Code §21000). The City Council found the project statutorily exempt pursuant to Government Code §65912.160(c)(2).

Those voting for or against adoption of Ordinance No. 26-O-2931 are as follows:

AYES: Councilmembers Wells, Friedman, Mirisch, Vice Mayor Corman, and Mayor Nazarian
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A certified copy of the entirety of the text of this ordinance is available for review during normal business hours at the Office of the City Clerk Office located at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Second Floor, Beverly Hills, California.

HUMAAHMED
City Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
Ordinance - published 2/12.2026

PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.P.)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of 18 years
and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of the Beverly Press, a newspaper of general
circulation, printed and published weekly in the
City of Beverly Hills, County of Los Angeles, and
which newspaper as been adjudged a newspaper
of general circulation by the Superior Court of
the County of Los Angeles, State of California,
under the date of Dec. 22, 2020 by Superior
Court Case Number 19STCP04891. Government
Code 6008; Park Labrea News/Beverly Press, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and
published weekly in the City of Los Angeles,
County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper
as been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date
of February 10, 1960, Case Number 736637;
and Dec. 22, 2020 by Superior Court Case Number
19STCP04891. Government Code 6008;that the
notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy
(set in type not smaller than nonparcil), has been
published in each regular and entire issue of said
newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on
the following dates, to wit:2/12
all in the year
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that
the foregoing is true and correct.

Dated at Los Angeles, California, this 12 day of
Signature

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

OF NOTICE
February, 2026
2026
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.

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-O-2931

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, adopted Ordinance No. 26-O-2931, entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY

HILLS AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF

THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE
(BHMC) TO ADOPT A TRANSIT-ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN 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) Summary of Ordinance No. 26-O-2931:

This is a summary of the above-entitled ordinance of the City of Beverly Hills. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code §36933.

The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend various regulations of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code (BHMC) to create an overlay zone to implement a Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 79, pursuant to Government Code §65912.161. SB 79 allows the City to shift permitted density within a ½ mile radius from the planned Metro D Line Stations (outer dashed rings in Figure 1) via a transit-oriented development alternative plan. At its meeting on January 21, 2026, the City Council voted in favor of adopting the proposed Alternative Plan Scenario 3, which redistributed the residential density imposed by SB 79 to decrease 50% of the densities in single-family residential neighborhoods and increase densities of properties in the Mixed Use Overlay Zone (MUOZ) around the La Cienega Boulevard / Wilshire Boulevard station that are not directly adjacent to single-family residential zones. The Alternative Plan redistributed density while maintaining the net zoned capacity in terms of both number of units and residential floor area that can be constructed within the transit-oriented development zones. The Council adopted a General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use Map and the Land Use Element of the General Plan, and an ordinance to amend the BHMC and the Zoning Map to reflect the updated density and floor area on the parcels affected by SB 79 and the selected alternative plan.

The draft ordinance includes, but is not limited to, the following changes:
• Amendments to the BHMC to codify the alternative plan including but not limited to creation of a new overlay zone and amendments to the use and development standards of the Mixed Use Overlay Zone and single family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial zones; and
• Application of Objective Design Standards to mixed use residential developments.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project was assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Pursuant to Government Code §65912.160(c)(2), the proposed actions are not considered a project under CEQA (Division 13 of Public Resources Code §21000). The City Council found the project statutorily exempt pursuant to Government Code §65912.160(c)(2).

Those voting for or against adoption of Ordinance No. 26-O-2931 are as follows:

AYES: Councilmembers Wells, Friedman, Mirisch, Vice Mayor Corman, and Mayor Nazarian
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
A certified copy of the entirety of the text of this ordinance is available for review during normal business hours at the Office of the City Clerk Office located at 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Second Floor, Beverly Hills, California.

HUMA AHMED
City Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE
City BH.2.112.Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 26-O-2931_Layout 1 2/10/26 2:11�PM Page 1 Proof of Publication 2/12/2026
Bid (Schedule of Rates)
22 5. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
a. Weekly publishing: Thursdays
b. Space Reservation Deadline Date: Tuesdays and Time: 1 pm c. Materials Submission Deadline Date: Tuesdays and Time: 1 pm d. Method of submission: via email to [email protected] e. Contact Person:

Karen Villalpando
[email protected]
(323)933-5518

6. COST PROPOSAL
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS RATES 2026-2027

DISPLAY - EXTENDING LOWEST RATE ON THE RATE CARD
MODULAR Display Advertisements Color
1/4 page: $570
1/2 page: $950
full page: $1900
**These rate ensure that our color costs are being covered (cost per color plate $240) LEGAL - RATE PAID TO BEVERLY PRESS FOR 2025-2026 FY
Price per legal inch/classified advertisements black and white: current: $4.73 We will accept the rate for legal ads as determined by the Beverly Hills Circulation only set forth by the city (using your metrics) 2025-2026 Rates indicated on previous page. d. Current Open Display & Legal Rates:
1/4 page: $625 BW $700 Color
1/2 page: $1000 BW $1200 Color
full page: $1925 BW $2400 Color
e. Current Classified Rate: $12 (per square inch) Open Rate ($24 per col. inch) f. Narrative of mechanical data: see attached display and modular rate sheets in Advertising Media Kit

7. MAP OF NEWSPAPER DELIVERY AREA
see pages 10 & 11 of Advertising Media Kit
Deviations
TOTAL USERS 2025
TOTAL USERS JAN. 2025- MAY 2026

GOOGLE ANALYTICS
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1. Audited Circulation, Distribution and Net Press Averages - Print Edition CVC Account Number: 01-4236 Thursday Beverly Press - Park Labrea News Beverly Hills, CA
Audit Period Summary
Average Net Circulation (1-H) 12,069
Average Gross Distribution (1-F) 12,069
Average Net Press Run (1-A) 12,100
Audit Period Detail
A. Average Net Press Run 12,100
B. Office / File 31
C. Controlled Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 7,175

2. Bulk Delivery / Demand Distribution 0

3. Mail 0

4. Requestor Mail 0

5. Waiting Rooms 0

6. Hotels 0

7. Events, Fairs, Festivals and Trade Shows 0

8. Education 0

9. Restock & Office Service 60

10. Other: LA Times Insert Package 4,794
Total Average Controlled Distribution 12,029
Controlled Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE CONTROLLED CIRCULATION 12,029
D. Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0

2. Single Copy 0

3. Mail 40

4. Waiting Room 0
Total Average Paid Distribution 40
Paid Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE PAID CIRCULATION 40
E. Sponsored / Voluntary Paid Distribution

1. Carrier Delivery 0
Total Average Sponsored Distribution 0
Sponsored Returns (0)
TOTAL AVERAGE SPONSORED CIRCULATION 0
F. Average Gross Distribution 12,069
G. Total Unclaimed / Returns (0)*
H. Average Net Circulation 12,069
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PARAGRAPH ONE AUDIT PERIOD SUMMARY
AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G)). See audit period detail (H).

AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. (Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C)). See audit period detail (F).

NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies. See audit period detail (A).

AUDIT PERIOD DETAIL
A. 1. NET PRESS RUN: Average net press run based on quarterly averages during the audit period indicated. The net press run average does not include press waste, or start-up copies.

B. 1. OFFICE / FILE: Undistributed editions maintained by the publisher for office purposes. Office / File editions do not qualify as controlled, paid, or sponsored distribution.

C. CONTROLLED DISTRIBUTION (NON-PAID): Editions distributed by the publisher free of charge.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: Editions delivered by private carrier to single family residences, and/or multi- family residences, and/or businesses.

2. CONTROLLED BULK / DEMAND DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: Editions delivered by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes.

4. REQUESTOR MAIL: Editions delivered on a requestor basis by United States Postal Service mail to single family residences, and/or multi-family residences, and/or businesses, and/or post office boxes. Qualified requestor circulation and other mail permit qualifications are audited by the United States Postal Service and not determined by CVC.

5. CONTROLLED WAITING ROOMS: Editions delivered to the waiting areas of local business and office buildings, including, but not limited to salons, medical and professional offices.

6. CONTROLLED HOTELS: Editions distributed to area hotels and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

7. EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS and TRADE SHOWS: Editions distributed to attendees and members of conventions, local fairs, festivals, trade shows and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

8. CONTROLLED EDUCATION: Editions distributed to area schools or educational institutions and available to individual readers. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

9. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: Editions maintained and distributed by the publisher for restock of newsracks, newsstands, area retail businesses, office deliveries, and advertising purposes during the edition cycle. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

CONTROLLED RETURNS: Edition distributed in the controlled distribution category, returned to the publisher unclaimed during the edition cycle *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) Publications with greater than 25% returnable source distribution must report returns or unclaimed copies to qualify for net circulation reporting.

D. PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher through paid subscription or other monetary exchange with individual readers.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers.

Subject to paragraph 5G returns. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution. See paragraph 11 for paid reporting analysis.

4. PAID WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. PAID HOTELS: See C6 for explanation of hotel distribution.

6. PAID EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

7. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

PAID RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
E. SPONSORED / VOLUNTARY PAID DISTRIBUTION: Editions distributed by the publisher that are sponsored by a third party monetary exchange or voluntary reader payment system.

1. CARRIER DELIVERY: See C1 for explanation of carrier home delivery.

2. SINGLE COPY: Editions distributed to newsracks, newsstands, and/or area retail businesses and available to individual readers on a sponsored or voluntary pay basis. Subject to paragraph 5G returns.

3. MAIL: See C3 for explanation of mail distribution.

4. SPONSORED WAITING ROOMS: See C5 for explanation of waiting room distribution.

5. SPONSORED EDUCATION: See C8 for explanation of educational copy distribution.

6. RESTOCK / OFFICE SERVICE: See C9 for explanation of restock and office distribution.

SPONSORED RETURNS: See section C: controlled returns for explanation of returns reporting *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.)
F. AVERAGE GROSS DISTRIBUTION: Average gross distribution based on quarterly averages for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (A), paid distribution (B), and sponsored distribution (C).

G. TOTAL UNCLAIMED / RETURNS: Distributed editions returned to the publisher unsold and/or unclaimed during the edition cycle. *(See paragraph 10 for CVC return/unclaimed confirmation.) H. AVERAGE NET CIRCULATION: Average net circulation for the audit period indicated. Total of controlled distribution (C), paid distribution (D), and sponsored distribution (E) minus unclaimed / return (G). 314-966-7711 www.cvcaudit.com
2A. Audited Average Website Reporting - www.beverlypress.com Monthly Audit Period Average
Website Total Active Users 59,333
Website Sessions 65,042
Website Views 73,498
Views Per Session 1.13
Average Time Spent on Website 00:00:32
Explanatory – Website

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (A)
TOTAL USERS: A unique user to a website where the user registers or where the user is identified or marked by a cookie, IP address, or other ID that is attached to the browser within the defined cycle. Limitations apply to the measurement of unique users. Please see CVC Rules & Regulations for further information.

SESSIONS: The total number of sessions, expressed as a monthly average, to a publication’s website regardless of unique status, as expressed above.

VIEWS: The transmittal of a full page contained within the website to the user’s browser.

PAGES PER SESSION: The average number of page views per session, expressed as a monthly average.

AVG. TIME SPENT: The average amount of time spent on a website during a single visit, expressed in hours, minutes and seconds. 2B. Audited Online/Digital Edition Reporting - Not Reported 2C. Text Media - Not Reported
2D. Social Media
Social Media Source Average Media Usage March 2025
www.facebook.com/BeverlyPressParkLabreaNews 965 Followers 966 Followers X (Twitter) - @BeverlyPress 2,500 Followers 2,524 Followers Instagram.com/BeverlyPress 1,700 Followers 1,703 Followers Explanatory – Social Media

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (D)
FACEBOOK LIKES: The average number of followers as expressed by the Facebook page. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on Facebook.com or third party measurement sources.

X (TWITTER) FOLLOWERS: The average number of followers as expressed by members of the X (Twitter) community. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on X (Twitter.com) or third party measurement sources.

INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS: The average number of followers as expressed by members of the Instagram community. Information sourced at regular intervals from the publications page on Instagram.com or third party measurement sources. 2E. Email Media
Media Type Database Recipients
Advertiser Email Database 73,288
Average Open Rate 20.8%
Average Click Rate 2.33%
Explanatory – Email Media, E-Newsletters & E-Blasts

PARAGRAPH TWELVE (E)
ADVERTISER EMAIL DATABASE: Subscribers provided by advertisers, who have provided email contact data to receive newsletters, special content, special offers, coupons or redemption codes for use within a specified period of time, with a specific advertiser. 2F. Video & Podcast Media - Not Reported

3. Average Print Circulation History
YEAR AUDIT SOURCE Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
01/01/25-12/31/25 CVC 12,038 - - -
01/01/24-12/31/24 CVC 12,021 12,041 12,041 12,090
01/01/23-12/31/23 CVC 12,005 11,990 12,119 12,027
01/01/22-12/31/22 CVC 8,745 9,789 11,184 11,336
07/01/21-12/31/21 CVC - - 9,716 11,467