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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING May 5, 2026
7:00 p.m.*
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
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.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council/Parking Authority Meeting was called to order by Mayor Corman at 7:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Arnie Sherry
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Nazarian, Councilmember/Director Friedman Councilrnember/Director Mirisch, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Wells, Mayor/Chair Corman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOGNITION
2. TEXT BH — Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265.
City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.
C. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288 Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
Mayor Corman, along with the entire City Council, recognized the Teen Advisory Committee for their service to the City.
If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text “BHPDalert” to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
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2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter may do so in writing, through email or in-person. However, the State openmeetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a writtencomment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, writtencomments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
Speakers:
1. Karen Segel re: Willaman Drive trees project
2. Steven Bersch re: Lot 12 development
3. Wayne Litwin re: Lot 12 development
4. Ariel Rofeim re: Power outages
5. Anil Desai re: Various topics
6. Janis Barquist re: Lot 12 development7. Sharon Ross re: Lot 12 development8. Richard Hahn re: Lot 12 development
9. Apostle Aurnalt re: Various topics
Mayor Corman instructed the public that they are not permitted to step in front of the benches and interfere with public speakers.
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded by Director Nazarian to approve the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
AMENDMENT NO. I OF LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MUS2, LLC, AT 430 NORTH CAMDEN DRIVE.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a lease with MUS2, LLC that operates restaurant Marea at 430 North Camden Drive.
The amendment provides the tenant with a rent credit related to certain improvement work performed by tenant in connection with renovation of the tenant space.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED, AG #PA-26-007
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Wells, Chair Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to remove items E-3 and E-4 for separate discussion and approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-1 and E-2.
Minutes
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEWOF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates April l4to April27, 2026.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates April 14 to April 27, 2026.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. ADOPTING A UNIFORM REVIEW PROCESS APPLICABLE TO HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SUBJECT TO MINISTERIAL REVIEW AND MAKING
A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). — First Reading for Introduction
Comment: This item proposes an ordinance establishing a uniform review process for housing development projects subject to ministerial review. The ordinancestandardizes procedures for processing eligible applications in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Vice Mayor Wells stated that she pulled this item to highlight it for the public. Project Manager Edgar Arroyo provided additional information regarding this item. Vice Mayor Wells provided her questions and comments.
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ITEM E-3: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
4. TIME SCHEDULE ORDER APPLICATION FOR BALLONA CREEK TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOADS.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council submit a Time Schedule Order application to the Los Angeles Regional Board to extend the compliance deadline for the Ballona Creek Total Maximum Daily Loads.
Vice Mayor Wells explained that she pulled this item to highlight it for the public.
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch provided additional information regarding this item. Vice Mayor Wells provided her questions and comments.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND BADGER METER, INC. FOR WATER METER LOCATION SURVEY SERVICES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $483,727.35.
Comment: This agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. is for comprehensive Pre Installation Survey of the City’s water meter service locations to collect data in advance of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure upgrade project as anticipated by the Request For Proposal Advanced Metering Infrastructure.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED, AG #191 -26
6. A PURCHASE ORDER TO PAY OUTSTANDING INVOICES FOR JAIL MEDICALCLEARANCE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,444 TO VITALMEDICAL SERVICES.
Comment: Request of approval to pay $204,444 in outstanding invoices to Vital Medical Services for required jail medical clearance services.
ITEM E-6: APPROVED
7. PURCHASE ORDER TO J. BEN BORGEOIS PRODUCTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $259,340 FOR THE 2026 RODEO DRIVE CONCOURSDELEGANCE FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW.
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Comment: This report requests approval of a purchase order to J. Ben Bourgeois Productions, Inc. for event production of the 2026 Concours d’Elegance Father’s Day Car Show in the amount of $259,340.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, BEST CONTRACTING SERVICES, INC., FOR THE 438 N. BEVERLY — 439 N. CAIJON TENANT BUILDING ROOFING REPLACEMENT PROJECT -PHASE 2; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $520,278.00; AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREFOR WITH RESPECT TO DESIGN CRITERIA; AND
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA), CITY COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM FURTHER REVIEW UNDER CEQA.
Comment: This contract with Best Contracting Services, Inc. for the Phase 2 Roofing Replacement and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $520,278.00 will include replacement of approximately 20,000 square feet of aged gravel top built-up roofing with a single-ply thermoplastic 30-year roofing system.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED, AG #192-26
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE: CLARIFYING,
ADDING, OR CORRECTING LANGUAGE RELATED TO ANCILLARY LIVING QUARTERS; ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW APPLICABILITY AND COMMISSIONER REQUIREMENT; DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED; City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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DEMOLITION PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS; ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT WINDOWS; NEW CODE GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATING EXISTING STANDARDS FOR FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE
TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Code cleanup to clarify and streamline the zoning code regulations.Principal Planner Chloe Chen presented information related to this item.
Written Public Comment:
1. John D. Luca
Council provided their questions and comments.
Principal Planner Chloe Chen, Director of Community Development Michael Forbes, and City Attorney Laurence Wiener responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Wells, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item F-i as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED ANDTHE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE: CLARIFYING, ADDING, OR CORRECTING LANGUAGE
RELATED TO ANCILLARY LIVING QUARTERS; ARCHITECTURAL
AND DESIGN REVIEW APPLICABILITY AND COMMISSIONER
REQUIREMENT; DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED;
DEMOLITION PERMIT FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS;
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT WINDOWS; NEW CODE GRAPHIC
ILLUSTRATING EXISTING STANDARDS FOR FLOOR AREA
EXCEPTION; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT(CEQA)”, BE INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
ITEM F-I: INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
G. CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMSNone City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
None
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian mentioned that she attended several recent meetings. She also advised the community that ballots have already been mailed and encouraged the community to vote.
Councilmember Mirisch reported on his attendance at the Israeli Consul General’s Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration and noted that May is Jewish American Heritage Month.
He also reported on a recent meeting with LACAHSA to select a CEO. He also spoke against Qatar.
Vice Mayor Wells reported on recent events including the Beverly Hills Firefighters Association Backdraft Ball, the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association Pancake Breakfast, the start of Jewish American Heritage Month at the Farmers’ Market, and the Beverly Hills High School ribbon cutting for the Grand Lawn and the topping out of the athletic complex. She also praised the Beverly Hills Police Department and other law enforcement agencies’ response to an incident that occurred this past Sunday.
Mayor Corman reported on recent events including the Beverly Hills Firefighters Association Backdraft Ball, the Beverly Hills Police Officers Association Pancake Breakfast, and the City Employee Luncheon. He also noted that he traveled to New York to attend an award ceremony from the International Sculpture Center for Carole Feuerman whose work will be displayed on Rodeo Drive. He also reported that he was in Phoenix, Arizona, for the unveiling of the new Route 66 postage stamps honoring the 100th anniversary of Route 66, noting that one of the stamps features Beverly Hills City Hall. He also recognized the passing of Beverly Hills resident Michael Smooke, a distinguished attorney and long-time resident.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION -Regular Meeting of February 10, 2026 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION- Regular Meeting of March 10, 2026 HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Regular Meeting of March 23, 2026
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION -Special Meeting of March 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Special Meeting of April 6, 2026
ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
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I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026.
There being no further business, Mayor Corman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 21st day of July, 2026
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HUMA AHMED, City ClerklSecretary
CRAIG A. CORMAN, MAYORIChair
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.