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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 September 1, 2026
7:00 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 - Recognizing September as National Library Card Sign-Up Month
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 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 Parking Authority or requested 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 WGACA, LLC (DBA "WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND") AT 9520 BRIGHTON WAY.
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 WGACA, LLC (DBA "What Comes Around Goes Around"). The amendment extends the term of the lease at 9520 Brighton Way through April 30, 2033.
ITEM D-1
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 Budget Study Session Meeting of June 3, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of City Council Adjourned Study Session Meeting of June 9, 2026.
ITEM E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of City Council Regular Meeting of June 9, 2026.
ITEM E-3
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates August 4, 2026 to August 24, 2026.
ITEM E-4
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates August 4, 2026 to August 24, 2026.
ITEM E-5
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPEED ZONES, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA). - Second Reading for Adoption 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-6
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
7. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
Comment: Appoints Jason Grant to the Planning Commission for an initial two-year term per the July 1 rotation schedule.
ITEM E-7
8. DESIGNATE THE CITY’S VOTING AND ALTERNATE DELEGATES TO THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Comment: This item proposes designation of the City's voting delegate and alternates for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
ITEM E-8
9. REQUEST TO WAIVE $7,302 IN USE AND FACILITY RENTAL FEES FOR PALISADES CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL TO HOLD THEIR SENIOR CLASS BREAKFAST ON OCTOBER 3, 2026 AT GREYSTONE MANSION AND GARDENS IN LIGHT OF THE IMPACT OF THE JANUARY 2025 PALISADES WILDFIRES.
Comment: Fee waiver request in the amount of $7,302 from Palisades Charter High School's Associated Student Body for Class of 2027 Senior Breakfast following damage and displacement during their high school tenure.
ITEM E-9
10. RENEWAL OF THE USE OF THE BEVERLY HILLS SHIELD, WITH MODIFICATIONS, BY WOLFGANG PUCK FOR MARKETING THE BEVERLY HILLS AUTUMN BBQ 2026 EVENT, AND APPROVAL OF THE WAIVER OF THE ASSOCIATED LICENSING FEE.
Comment: The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison Branding and Licensing Committee, Vice Mayor Wells and Councilmember Nazarian, recommends that the City Council approve the use of the Beverly Hills Shield, with modifications, by Wolfgang Puck for marketing the Beverly Hills Autumn BBQ event, and approve the waiver of the associated licensing fee.
ITEM E-10
11. COLDWATER CAÑON STREET TREE MASTER PLAN.
Comment: This report provides the background information and recommendation by the Public Works Commission to establish a replacement tree for Coldwater Cañon Drive to fill vacant tree locations and future replacements of existing pine trees as they decline.
ITEM E-11
12. AGREEMENT WITH ARMSTRONG LAW GROUP, APC FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO CERTAIN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MATTERS.
Comment: Armstrong Law Group, APC ("Armstrong") has been providing workers' compensation legal services to the City since 2020. This item requests City Council approval of a new three-year term Agreement with Armstrong, with a rate adjustment.
ITEM E-12
13. AGREEMENT WITH 10-33 INDUSTRIES LTD LIABILITY CO DBA 10-33 INDUSTRIES FOR UPFITTING OF VARIOUS TYPES OF PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLES; AND
APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $350,000.
Comment: Provides for a one-year agreement with the option for four (4) one-year extensions in an amount of $1,750,000 for upfitting of various types of public safety vehicles and a FY 2026-27 purchase order in an amount not to exceed $350,000. The City used a contract between 10-33 Industries, a limited liability company and the City of Hermosa Beach (RFQ 25-007) to satisfy alternative purchasing procedures set forth in Beverly Hills Municipal Code section 3-3-205.
ITEM E-13
14. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, AND THE CITIES OF BEVERLY HILLS, CULVER CITY, INGLEWOOD, SANTA MONICA, AND WEST HOLLYWOOD REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM (CIMP) AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (WMP) FOR THE BALLONA CREEK WATERSHED.
Comment: Staff recommend City Council approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and membership costs for the California Stormwater Quality Association. Staff also recommends authorization for the City Manager to execute the requirements within the MOA.
ITEM E-14
15. ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT WITH MILLER-DM, INC. DBA MERCEDES BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS AND JONES BH M ACQUISITION, LLC, AT 348 NORTH FOOTHILL ROAD; AND
APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT OF LICENSE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND MILLER-DM, INC. DBA MERCEDES BENZ OF BEVERLY HILLS AND JONES BH M ACQUISITION, LLC, AT 348 NORTH FOOTHILL ROAD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills, and Miller-DM, Inc., and Jones BH M Acquisition, LLC at 348 North Foothill Road, and the Third Amendment of License Agreement by and between the City of Beverly Hills, and Miller-DM, Inc., and Jones BH M Acquisition, LLC at 348 North Foothill Road. The agreements confirm the assignment of the lease at 348 North Foothill Road to Jones BH M Acquisition, LLC.
ITEM E-15
16. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR D (PURPLE) LINE EXTENSION - SECTION 1 PROJECT TREE AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE TERMS.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the MOA Amendment with LACMTA/Metro to transfer the three-year tree and landscape establishment maintenance responsibilities to the City. This MOA Amendment establishes a transfer of a total of $150,000 from Metro to the City of Beverly Hills as a dedicated maintenance fund across the three-year establishment period.
ITEM E-16
17. A PURCHASE ORDER TO PELLERA INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $343,735 FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTERPRISE DISK STORAGE SYSTEM; AND
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $343,735.
Comment: Provides for the acquisition of a three-petabyte video storage system (enough for 2 years of retention) for Beverly Hills Unified School District as part of the current Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The city will be reimbursed for 50% of this purchase per the terms of the approved JPA.
ITEM E-17
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
1. A HEARING DATE FOR AN APPEAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER’S AUGUST 7, 2026 DECISION TO ISSUE AN EXCAVATION PERMIT (PW2600515) TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ELECTRICAL UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE ALONG SOUTH SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD FROM WILSHIRE BOULEVARD AND CHARLEVILLE BOULEVARD.
Comment: On August 7, 2026, an Excavation Permit was issued to allow installation of Edison electrical utility infrastructure within the public right-of-way on South Santa Monica Boulevard between the intersections of Wilshire Boulevard and Charleville Boulevard. On August 14, 2026, an appeal was filed for that permit. This item is being placed on the agenda for the City Council to set a hearing date for the appeal.
ITEM F-1
TO CONSIDER:
None
G.
CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
1. OPTION TO GROUND LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND ROBERTSON SUNFLOWER LLC REGARDING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 327-335 SOUTH ROBERTSON BOULEVARD.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve an option to ground lease with Robertson Sunflower LLC, a subsidiary wholly controlled by developer WHCHC. The Option Agreement will allow the developer to meet threshold requirements to apply for the upcoming 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application through the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, which is due on September 8, 2026.
ITEM G-1
2. FINALIZATION OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND REVIEW OF COMMISSION WORK PLANS FOR FY2026-27.
Comment: Staff will request the City Council to finalize Council priorities and Commission work plan items for Fiscal Year 26-27.
ITEM G-2
3. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
5. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS H.
COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING - Regular meeting of July 14, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - Regular meeting of July 23, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - Regular meeting of August 13, 2026 ITEM H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for September 22, 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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