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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
June 10, 2026
2:30 p.m.*
Craig A. Corman, Mayor
Mary N. Wells, Vice Mayor
John A. Mirisch, Councilmember
Lester J. Friedman, Councilmember
Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, Councilmember
Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City ManagerRyan Gohlich, Assistant City Manager Keith Sterling, Deputy City ManagerLaurence Wiener, City AttorneyHuma Ahmed, City Clerk Jeff Muir, Director of FinanceShana Epstein, Director of Public Works David Schirmer, Director of Information TechnologyMandana Motahari, City ArchitectMichael Forbes, Director of Community DevelopmentElisabeth Albanese, Police Captain Magdalena Davis, Community Outreach Manager
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PRESENT:
ABSENT:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Corman at 2:30 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Written Public Comment:
1. Steve Mayer re: Smoke alarm
A -DIRECTION
1. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets This is a continuation of the discussion from the June 3, 2026 Budget Study Session, with the focus shifting to the Capital Improvement Budget. The report presents the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for consideration and direction.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir, Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, and Director of Information Technology David Schirmer presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Director of Information Technology David Schirmer, Director of Finance Jeff Muir, City Architect Mandana Motahari, Director of Community Development Michael Forbes, and Police Captain Elisabeth Albanese responded to Council questions.
Council approved the CIP budget and directed staff to continue prioritizing infrastructure maintenance and improvements while maintaining a fiscally conservative approach. Council also directed staff to continue evaluating future project needs and funding as additional information and resources become available. Council also suggested future discussions to continue regarding the City Hall Tower and Police Department renovation.
2. Recommendation of the Rodeo Drive I Special Events I Holiday Program Committee for the Rodeo Drive Committee Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Workplan and Funding Request of $184,998
This item provides the recommendation of the Rodeo Drive/Special Events/Holiday Program Committee of the proposal from the Rodeo Drive Committee (RDC) for their annual workplan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY 26/27), including Website, Social Media, “Rodeo Drive Celebrates” and RDC 50th Anniversary Programs, and corresponding funding request in the amount of $184,998.
Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis and CEO of ALLY Communication and Marketing Yvonne Busch presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Community Outreach Manager Magdalena Davis, CEO of ALLY Communication and Marketing Yvonne Busch, Rodeo Drive Committee President Kathy Gohari responded to Council questions.
Council supported the recommendations and funding request. They directed staff to pursuecollaborations with Rodeo Drive brands, explore targeted international marketing
opportunities, leverage major events and celebrity activity to generate content and engagement, and share appropriate user-generated content featuring Rodeo Drive. The agreement will be brought back to a future City Council meeting.
3. Recommendations by the 1017 Permanent Memorial Committee Regarding Selection of “Shared Light Between Us” by Atelier Eyester Architecture (Jeffrey J. Eyster), IncludingMaterial Selection for and Placement of the Plaza and Focal Piece The October 7th Permanent Memorial Committee ad hoc has asked the Council to providedirection on materials to be used for the art piece, placement and configuration of the memorial plaza on the site, and the proposed approach for the creation of the names on the art piece.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey and Architect Jeffrey Eyester presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Architect Jeffrey Eyester, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, and City Architect Mandana Motahari responded to Council questions.
Council approved the proposed memorial design and directed staff to proceed to the schematic design phase to further develop the design and refine project costs. Council indicated that funding and other project details would be addressed at a later date.
4. Restroom Analysis for Parking Structure Located at 333 North Crescent Drive and 9361 Dayton Way
Staff recommends City Council authorize staff to negotiate and execute an agreement with Throne Labs, Inc. to continue providing a restroom facility at the parking structure located at 333 North Crescent Drive/9361 Dayton Way.
This item will be brought back to a future meeting.
5. Metro D Line Outreach Update
Update on Metro related unhoused activity, outreach efforts, and quality of life observations during the first 30 days following the opening of the Wilshire/La Cienega Station.
This item will be brought back to a future meeting.
B — ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER (TIME PERMITTING)
None
C - INFORMATION
None
The Study Session adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this 2O day of October, 2026
HUMA AHMED, City Clerk
CRAIG A. CORMAN, MAYOR
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