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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING August 4, 2026
7:08 PM*
Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically, and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
City Council meetings are broadcast on local Beverly Hills television and on other media platforms. Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber is subject to having their image displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
Public Comment Participation:
- Oral Comment/Listen only: (310) 288-2288
- Email: [email protected]
- Video (during public comment only): http://beverlyhills.org/comment
- To Watch Video Live: http://beverlyhills.org/live or On-Demand: http://beverlyhills.org/citycouncilmeetings
- In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the City Clerk at the meeting
How to Submit Public Comment (Email/Video):
It is recommended that public written comments be submitted to the City Clerk’s office by 12:00 p.m. on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the City Council. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record.
If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record. Public comment via video conference will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting. In-person speaker cards may be submitted to the City Clerk directly during the meeting.
The City Council/ Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.
ROLL CALLS
B.
PRESENTATIONS
1. TEXT BH - Text messages on any City-related topic may be sent to (310) 596-4265. City staff will acknowledge receipt of the text message within one business day, however, resolution of issues may take longer.
If you would like to receive updated text alerts from the Beverly Hills Police Department, please text "BHPDalert" to 888777. Text alerts will keep you informed of any Police activity within the City.
C.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. TELEPHONE CALL-IN: (310) 288-2288 Members of the public are invited to listen to the meeting telephonically or share oral communications on this phone line.
2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter may do so in writing, through email or in-person. However, the State open meetings law (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) prohibits the City Council from providing a detailed response or acting upon any item not contained on the agenda posted 72 hours before a regular meeting and 24 hours before a special meeting. If you wish to address the City Council at this time, please email or provide an in-person speaker card to the City Clerk prior to or during the meeting. The City Clerk will read only the first three minutes (approximately 350 words) of a written comment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, written comments may be summarized by the City Clerk’s Office. The entire written comment shall be archived in full as part of the record. Public comment via video conference or in-person will be no longer than three (3) minutes per each individual comment, subject to City Council discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or requested by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of May 19, 2026.
ITEM D-1
Other Business
None
E.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the City Council or requested by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the City Council.
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of City Council Study Session Meeting of May 19, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the City Council Regular Meeting of May 19, 2026.
ITEM E-2
Demands Paid
3. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates July 14, 2026 to July 27, 2026.
ITEM E-3
4. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates July 14, 2026 to July 27, 2026.
ITEM E-4
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
5. AUTHORIZING THE BEVERLY HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE INVENTORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071.- Second Reading for Adoption Comment: This ordinance authorizes the acquisition of additional equipment identified in the Military Equipment Inventory, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071. Staff recommends that the City Council review the attached Military Equipment Inventory, which outlines the items requested by the Beverly Hills Police Department.
ITEM E-5
6. RENEWING ITS MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7071. - Second Reading for Adoption Comment: This ordinance renews the Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory listing items in use by the Police Department in accordance with Government Code § 7071(d)(1).
ITEM E-6
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
7. REQUEST FROM NOT TODAY CANCER TO HOST “RUN OF THE STARS”, A 5K RUN/WALK ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 AND WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES AND PERSONNEL COSTS.
Comment: Proposed 2026 Event Date and Fee Waiver Request from Not Today Cancer for Annual Event to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at El Rodeo Elementary School ITEM E-7
8. SECOND AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT, BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS, A CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, CENTURY BEVERLY HILLS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND GRL PARTNERSHIP, CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 SOUTH ROBERTSON BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve a Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement by and among the City of Beverly Hills, Century Beverly Hills, LLC, and GRL Partnership, concerning real property located at 401 South Robertson Boulevard.
ITEM E-8
9. THE PROJECT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF ISRAEL, THROUGH ITS CONSULATE IN LOS ANGELES, FOR THE OCTOBER 7TH MEMORIAL PROJECT, AND;
ACCEPTANCE OF THE PARTICIPATION AMOUNT FROM THE STATE OF ISRAEL, THROUGH ITS CONSULATE IN LOS ANGELES, FOR A NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE OCTOBER 7TH MEMORIAL PROJECT.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the project participation agreement with the State of Israel, through its Consulate in Los Angeles, and acceptance of the partial project funding in the amount of $10,000 for the October 7th Memorial Project.
ITEM E-9
10. AGREEMENT WITH J. LEE ENGINEERING, INC. TO PROVIDE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES AND SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO J. LEE ENGINEERING, INC. FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00 AND
APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR J. LEE ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.00 AND PSOMAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $703,634.84 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,203,634.84 FROM AVAILABLE GENERAL FUND BALANCE.
Comment: City Council approve the agreement and purchase order to J. Lee Engineering in the not- to- exceed amount of $1, 250, 000 with a 20% contingency.
ITEM E-10
11. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA WATERS DEVELOPMENT INC., DBA CALIFORNIA WATERS, FOR THE WILL ROGERS PARK WATER FOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AND
A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $233,035; 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 California Waters Development Inc., dba California Waters, includes removal of existing pumps and infrastructure and replacement with new, higher-capacity pumps.
ITEM E-11
12. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, SKY JTC CORPORATION, FOR THE PAINTING PROJECT AT MULTIPLE PARKING STRUCTURES; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $184,000; 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 SKY JTC Corporation for the Painting Project at Multiple Parking Structures and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $184,000 includes painting of elevator lobbies and stairwells at five parking structures: 438 N. Beverly Dr. / 439 N. Canon Dr.; 242 N. Beverly Dr./241 N. Canon Dr.; 345 N. Beverly Dr.; 9510 Brighton Way; and 333 N. Crescent Dr.
ITEM E-12
13. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PARKING LOT AND GARAGE POWER WASHING SERVICES TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS, CLEAN PARKING SYSTEMS, L.L.C. AND CURCIO ENTERPRISES, INC.; AND APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDERS FOR A COMBINED TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $450,000 WITH $225,000 ASSIGNED TO EACH VENDOR.
Comment: Staff recommends the City Council move to approve the award of contracts to the lowest responsible bidders, Clean Parking Systems, L.L.C, and Curcio Enterprises, Inc. for the parking lot and garage power washing services for a combined total of $450,000; and Approve two purchase orders for the vendors at $225,000 each, in the total not-to-exceed amount of $450,000.
ITEM E-13
14. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR THE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS PROJECT BY WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $6,142,632.57; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
Comment: Construction contract acceptance and closeout for the Water Main Replacements - Various Locations project.
ITEM E-14
15. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT WORK FOR:
A. 1959 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD. SITE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WITH CONCEPT CONSULTANT, INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $541,136.44; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
B. BEVERLY CANON GARDEN PARKING STRUCTURE - LEVEL 4 WATERPROOFING PROJECT WITH HOWARD RIDLEY CO., INC. IN THE FINAL AMOUNT OF $428,503.18; AND
AUTHORIZATION OF CITY CLERK TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION.
ITEM E-15
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS IN GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66310 THROUGH 66342 AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
Comment: Amendments to the Beverly Hills Municipal Code regulations for accessory dwelling units to comply with state law requirements.
ITEM F-1
G.
CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
3. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION - Regular meeting of June 4, 2026 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular meeting of June 9, 2026 CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Special meeting of June 10, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular meeting of June 11, 2026
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular meeting of June 17, 2026 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION - Special meeting of June 23, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular meeting of July 9, 2026
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular meeting of July 15, 2026 ITEM H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026. *Time is approximate - Live City Council meeting coverage will be available via BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable and webcast live at www.beverlyhills.org/live
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To access the City Council and City Commission video archives, along with local programs and schedules, visit www.beverlyhills.org/bhtv
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