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BEVERLY
HILLS CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
April 21, 2026
2:30 p.m.*
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The City Council may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PRESENT: Craig A. Corman, Mayor
Mary N. Wells, Vice Mayor
John A. Mirisch, Councilmember
Lester J. Friedman, Councilmember
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, Councilmember
Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City Manager
Ryan Gohlich, Assistant City Manager
Keith Sterling, Deputy City Manager
Laurence Wiener, City Attorney
Huma Ahmed, City Clerk
Greg Barton, Fire Chief
Enisha Clark, Human Services Administrator
Shana Epstein, Director of Public Works
Michael Muse, Recreation Services Manager
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Corman at 2:33 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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may be summarized by the City Clerk's Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record.
Speaker:
1. Andrew Kole re: City agenda notifications
A - DIRECTION
1. Proposed City Council Meeting Dates from May 2026 - December 2026 The report seeks City Council feedback on the proposed schedule for City Council meeting dates from May 2026 - December 2026.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed presented information related to this item. She clarified two corrections to the report, noting that Fire Service Day is on May 9, and the October 6 Council meeting is proposed to move to September 22
Council discussed and agreed upon the City Council meeting dates for May 2026 - December 2026.
2. Update on Homelessness Response Planning for Metro D Line Opening Update on Homelessness Response Planning for May 8, 2026 Metro D Line Opening.
Fire Chief Greg Barton introduced Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark who presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments regarding public outreach, security, and regulations.
Human Services Administrator Enisha Clark, Fire Chief Greg Barton, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions. No action taken, this report was intended to provide an update.
3. Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) Capital Improvement Project Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations for a Five-Year Project Portfolio of $105,764,861 The ZBB Ad Hoc spent four meetings discussing fiscal responsibility and the criteria for selected projects based upon safety, regulatory, historic assets and utilization. This portfolio of projects allows the City to continue striving for its vision while meeting revenue projections and setting aside funds for future projects.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein responded to Council questions.
Council requested additional information regarding the Police Department facilities improvements. They also agreed to revisit funding for the Greystone fountain repairs.
4. Proposed Court Reservation and Membership Fees for Tennis and Pickleball Staff will present data and community feedback received regarding the recommended court reservation and membership fees for tennis and pickleball.
Recreation Services Manager Michael Muse presented information related to this item.
Zoom Public Comment:
1. Sobhit Arora
Speaker:
1. Andrew Kole
Council provided their questions and comments.
Recreation Services Manager Michael Muse responded to Council questions.
Council supported the recommendations. Vice Mayor Wells requested that Council look at an ordinance to address sound levels for pickleball and other racket sports in residential neighborhoods.
B - ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - INFORMATION
5. Treasurer's Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2026 City Treasurer's Report for the month ended March 31, 2026, includes a summary of cash receipts and disbursements as well as a summary of fund balances.
Informational report only, no action taken.
6. Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 City Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, includes a summary of investment balances and a listing of the portfolio value by each City fund Informational report only, no action taken.
The Study Session adjourned at 4:34 p.m. to the Closed Session to discuss the items that are identified on the agenda that has been prepared for the meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Nazarian, Councilmember/Director Friedman Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Wells, Mayor/Chair Corman
Absent: None
Public Comment:
None
The Closed Session adjourned at approximately 7:15 p.m. to the Formal Meeting to discuss the items that are identified on the agenda that has been prepared for the meeting.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 23d day of June, 2026
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
CRAIG A. CORMAN, MAYOR
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