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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING August 11, 2026
7:04 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. PRESENTATION – Dr. John Winters, DVM
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.
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/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority 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/Parking Authority discretion based on the anticipated length in the meeting.
D.
PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Any item may be removed from the Consent Calendar by a member of the Parking Authority or by a person in attendance, with the concurrence of the Parking Authority.
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA:
“I move the adoption of the Consent Agenda, as follows” Minutes
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
1. FIRST AMENDMENT OF LEASE WITH PATRICK LENNARTZ AND ASSOCIATES PHYSICAL THERAPY INC. AT 439 NORTH CANON DRIVE, SUITE 207.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the First Amendment of Lease with Patrick Lennartz and Associates Physical Therapy Inc. for the property located at 439 North Ca?on Drive, Suite 207. The amendment abates one month of rent payable in consideration of possessory interest tax payments issued for calendar year 2025.
ITEM D-1
2. FIRST AMENDMENT OF LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND RODEO REALTY, INC. AT 463 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE AND 9680 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD; AND APPROVAL OF FOURTH AMENDMENT TO BROKER LEASING COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CBRE INC. FOR LEASING OF 463 NORTH BEDFORD DRIVE AND 9680 SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve the First Amendment of Lease by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and Rodeo Realty, Inc. at 463 North Bedford Drive and 9680 South Santa Monica Boulevard, and the Fourth Amendment to Broker Leasing Commission Agreement by and between The Parking Authority of the City of Beverly Hills and CBRE, Inc. for leasing of 463 North Bedford Drive and 9680 South Santa Moncia Boulevard. The First Amendment of Lease expands the leased premises to include 9680 South Santa Monica Boulevard and the Fourth Amendment to the Broker Leasing and Commission Agreement extends the agreement and modifies the payment schedule related to the expansion premises.
ITEM D-2
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
None
Demands Paid
1. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates July 28 to August 3, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates July 28 to August 3, 2026.
ITEM E-2
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
3. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROHIBITION TO PARK UNHITCHED OR HITCHED TRAILERS IN THE CITY EXCEPT BY CITY PERMIT. – Second Reading for Adoption Comment: This ordinance prohibits the parking of trailers, whether hitched or unhitched, within the City, except for work being conducted for or on behalf of the City or a utility, vehicles actively engaged in property maintenance or service work, or when properly permitted.
ITEM E-3
4. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPEED ZONES, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - First Reading for Introduction Comment: This ordinance amends several sections of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to lower speed limits based on changes to State law that allow cities more flexibility in setting safe and enforceable speed limits.
ITEM E-4
5. 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).- - Second Reading for Adoption Comment: This ordinance amends the Beverly Hills Municipal Code to update regulations for accessory dwelling units to comply with state law requirements.
ITEM E-5
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. FIXING THE RATE OF TAXES TO PAY THE BONDED AND OTHER VOTER- APPROVED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
Comment: This resolution establishes the annual property tax override rate necessary to fund voter-approved pension obligations for the City’s public safety employees. Staff recommends adopting the proposed rate of $0.043844 per $100 of assessed valuation for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
ITEM E-6
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
7. THE SALARY SCHEDULE REFLECTING ALL CITY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS; AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ONE-TIME APPROPRIATION FROM VARIOUS FUNDS TOTALING $114,400.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the salary schedule reflecting all City job classifications and associated salaries in order to meet the California Public Employees’ Retirement System requirements of Government Code Section 20636 (b)(1) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
ITEM E-7
8. REQUEST FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE FINE ART OBLIGATION COVENANT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8942 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD.
Comment: The Arts and Culture Commission recommends acceptance of an in-lieu fee payment for the dissolution of the Fine Art Obligation covenant for the property located at 8942 Wilshire Boulevard facilitating the deinstallation of Untitled/Columbia Prime Matter by Eric Orr by the property owner.
ITEM E-8
9. AN AGREEMENT WITH MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS, LLP FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES.
Comment: Attorney Marcus Wu has been providing special counsel services to the City related to special tax matters for approximately 20 years. He recently left his current firm to join Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP (“Morgan Lewis”). The City desires to have Mr. Wu continue to provide special counsel services to the City. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement with Morgan Lewis, with a rate adjustment.
ITEM E-9
10. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, LLC (FORMERLY LIFTECH ELEVATOR SERVICES, INC.) FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR CITY ELEVATORS AND LIFTS.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to continue ongoing/regular and as-needed maintenance service for City elevators and lifts.
ITEM E-10
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. REVIEW OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND JEFFREY DEITCH, INC. AS AGENT FOR JUDY CHICAGO, FOR THE CREATION, SALE AND ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS FOR THE ARTISTIC WORK ENTITLED “TRINITY”; AND APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $626,800.
Comment: The City Council Arts and Culture Liaisons and the Arts and Culture Commission recommend City Council review and provide direction on the proposed agreement and warranty for the purchase of the sculpture Trinity by American artist Judy Chicago at a cost of $626,800, which includes a 20% contingency to account for inflationary costs for installation since presented previously in September 2024.
ITEM G-1
2. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
4. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
None
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 1, 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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