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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 October 20, 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. PROCLAMATION – Honoring former Director of Public Works Shana Epstein on her retirement from public service.
2. PROCLAMATION - Recognize October as National Arts and Humanities Month.
3. 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
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of June 23, 2026.
ITEM D-1
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of July 21, 2026.
ITEM D-2
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
3. LEASE WITH VENTURE ONE GROUP, INC. AT 311 NORTH CRESCENT DRIVE; AND APPROVAL OF BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND GILBERT DEMBO AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Comment: Staff recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a lease agreement with Venture One Group, Inc. for the lease of 311 North Crescent Drive, which was formerly occupied by The Art of Juice and Water. Staff additionally recommends the Parking Authority Board of Directors approve a related leasing and commission agreement with Gilbert Dembo and Associates, Inc., which is the brokerage representing the tenant.
ITEM D-3
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 the Special Study Session Meeting of June 10, 2026.
ITEM E-1
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Study Session Meeting of June 23, 2026.
ITEM E-2
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 23, 2026.
ITEM E-3
4. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 2026.
ITEM E-4
5. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Study Session Meeting of July 21, 2026.
ITEM E-5
6. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026.
ITEM E-6
Demands Paid
7. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 15, 2026 to October 12, 2026.
ITEM E-7
8. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 15, 2026 to October 12, 2026.
ITEM E-8
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
9. APPROVING, AUTHORIZING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY’S EXECUTION OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE WESTSIDE CITIES AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST ("WSCAHT"), AND (ii) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO DESIGNATE THE CITY COUNCILMEMBERS SERVING AS THE BEVERLY HILLS WSCAHT BOARD DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR.
Comment: Westside cities Culver City, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood have recently formed the Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust (“WSCAHT”). Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution (i) authorizing and directing the City’s execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to membership in WSCAHT, and (ii) authorizing the Mayor to designate the City Councilmembers serving as the Beverly Hills WSCAHT Board Director and Alternate Director.
ITEM E-9
10. ACCEPTING A GRANT AWARDED BY THE STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,000 FOR POLICE OVERTIME AND TRAVEL.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the acceptance of grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and authorize the Chief of Police to execute and submit all documents needed for the administration of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant, including applications, payment requests, and agreements for Police Department sobriety enforcement operations, other OTS traffic operations, training/travel, and appropriate funds in the amount of $79,000.
ITEM E-10
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
11. THE BEVERLY HILLS CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE/LOBBY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED POSITIONS ON PROPOSITIONS 1, 43, AND 45.
Comment: This item seeks City Council approval of the Beverly Hills City Council Legislative / Lobby Committee’s recommended positions on Propositions 1, 43, and 45 on the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Ballot.
ITEM E-11
12. METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 – CONSIDERATION FOR REJECTION OF REQUEST TO WORK DURING THE 2026 HOLIDAY MORATORIUM BETWEEN THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH NEW YEAR’S DAY.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council (1) review the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) request for a waiver of the holiday moratorium; (2) deny the waiver request to continue construction work; or (3) provide feedback on recommended permit conditions, if applicable.
ITEM E-12
13. A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC DBA LOS ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $532,576.30 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements, as the City is utilizing the Sourcewell bid process, and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $532,576.30 to Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC DBA Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase of the specified replacement Solid Waste collection vehicle.
ITEM E-13
14. A PURCHASE ORDER TO RUSH ENTERPRISES FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $467,207.72 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements, as the City is utilizing the Sourcewell bid process, and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $467,207.72 to Rush Truck Centers Of California, Inc. DBA Rush Enterprises for the purchase of specified Public Works Department replacement vehicles.
ITEM E-14
15. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $191,779.65 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council waive the bidding requirements, as the City is utilizing the Sourcewell bid process, and approve a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $191,779.65 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified Police Department replacement vehicles.
ITEM E-15
16. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ANGELUS WATERPROOFING & RESTORATION, INC. FOR THE 461 N. BEDFORD DR. PARKING STRUCTURE SLAB REPAIR AND TRAFFIC COATING PROJECT; AND APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $853,381; 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 Angelus Waterproofing & Restoration, Inc. for the 461 N. Bedford Dr. Parking Structure Slab Repair and Traffic Coating Project and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $853,381 will address concrete spalling repairs and traffic coating installation.
ITEM E-16
17. PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR ITS ENERGIZED COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING.
Comment: Staff recommends approval of the Participation Agreement for the Clean Power Alliance’s Community Electric Vehicle Charging Program and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment, following City Council approval. The City of Beverly Hills would be eligible to receive up to $250,000 in funding to expand public electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
ITEM E-17
18. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTATION; AND APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $203,700.13.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for solid waste consulting in the amount of $203,700.13 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,002,700.13 and approve a Fiscal Year 2026/27 purchase order in the amount of $203,700.13.
ITEM E-18
19. AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH I.P.S GROUP, INC. FOR FLEXPAY SINGLE- SPACE PARKING METERS.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve Amendment No. 6 to the agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for ongoing and as- needed maintenance and processing services for City parking meters and payment kiosks.
ITEM E-19
20. REQUEST FOR A ONE-TIME FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $250, 000 FOR STORM PREPARATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT RENTALS; AND WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-3-204(D); AND APPROVE A FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 CHANGE PURCHASE ORDER WITH PDQ ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000, INCREASING THE EXISTING $15,000 PURCHASE ORDER TO A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $265,000; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE RELATED RENTAL DOCUMENTS, AND TAKE THE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS AUTHORIZATION.
Comment: Staff recommends that City Council approve a purchase order to PDQ Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $250,000, increasing the existing $15,000 purchase order to a total not-to-exceed amount of $265,000, for the rental of vehicles and heavy equipment needed for storm preparation and emergency response operations. Establishing the purchase order in advance will provide timely access to equipment for debris removal, roadway clearance, placement of barriers and other storm-related activities, while reducing potential delays caused by limited equipment availability during severe weather events.
ITEM E-20
21. AN APPROPRIATION OF $330,500.00 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND SLESF-COPS ALLOCATION TO FUND FRONTLINE MUNICIPAL POLICE RESOURCES; AND CONTINUE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO MODIFY PREVIOUSLY AND CURRENTLY APPROVED SLESF-COPS ITEMS.
Comment: Requesting the approval of the use of Law Enforcement Grant Fund, specifically from Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds – Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (SLESF-COPS) program account #190-02109 (State COPS Grant) to fund purchases and frontline services for the Police Department.
ITEM E-21
22. AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $174,752 TO FUND SWAT AMMUNITION, FORCE- ON- FORCE EQUIPMENT, SWAT ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING, AND DRONE TOWER ROOFTOP CONSTRUCTION.
Comment: Requesting the approval of Asset Forfeiture funds for Police Department Equipment.
ITEM E-22
23. REQUEST FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE FINE ART OBLIGATION COVENANT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 136 EL CAMINO DRIVE.
Comment: The Arts and Culture Division staff recommends acceptance of an in-lieu fee payment for the dissolution of the Fine Art Obligation covenant for the property located at 136 El Camino Drive facilitating the deinstallation of Fin by Alex Israel by the property owner.
ITEM E-23
F.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. AMENDMENTS TO THE ONE BEVERLY HILLS OVERLAY SPECIFIC PLAN AND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND BH LUXURY RESIDENCES AND OASIS WEST REALTY LLC.
Comment: A request has been made for amendments to the One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan (OBHOSP) to allow medical and ambulatory surgical care (outpatient only) uses in the Promenade (Amenity Area) and allow those uses to be open to the public; and to create a Residences Rental Program that would allow a minimum stay of one night for up to 44 residential units on the project. Additionally, amendments are proposed to the development agreement associated with the project related to the developer’s public benefit and fine art obligation. It is recommended that the City council hold a public hearing, consider an Addendum to the OBHOSP Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, and provide direction to staff to prepare a resolution and/or an ordinance memorializing the Council’s findings.
ITEM F-1
G.
CITY COUNCIL 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. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION - Regular meeting of July 8, 2026 ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION - Regular meeting of August 11, 2026 RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION - Regular meeting of August 25, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular meeting of September 10, 2026 ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION - Regular meeting of September 16, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION - Regular meeting of September 24, 2026 ITEM H-1
I.
OTHER BUSINESS
J.
ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for November 10, 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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