CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
Council Chamber
455 North Rexford Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
MINUTES
June 23, 2026
7:00 p.m.*
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AND PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING 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.
The City Council/Parking Authority may act on any item listed on the agenda.
The City Council/Parking Authority Meeting was called to order by Mayor Corman at 7:10 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Alma Ordaz
A. ROLL CALLS
Present: Councilmember/Director Nazarian, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Councilmember/Director Mirisch, Vice MayorNice Chair Wells, Mayor/Chair Corman
Absent: None
B. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION — The City of Beverly Hills will honor City Manager Nancy HuntCoffey ahead of her retirement on July 3, 2026.
2. PRESENTATION — Recognizing Pride 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.
Mayor Corman, along with the entire City Council, recognized retiring City ManagerNancy Hunt-Coffey for her service to the City.
Mayor Corman, along with the entire City Council, presented a proclamation to Poet Brian Sonia-Wallace in recognition of Pride Month.
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.
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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 writtencomment. In the event of a large number of written comments on one item, writtencomments may be summarized by the City Clerks Office. The entire written commentshall 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.
Speakers:
1. Hamid Omrani re: SB 79
2. Fred Gaichi re: SB 79
3. Alison Olmstead re: Wildfire prevention
4. Jason Somers re: Fences
5. Alan Finucci re: Fences
D. PARKING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED by Director Friedman, seconded.by DirctorNrian to approve the Parking Authority Consent Calendar.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE MINUTES of the Parking Authority Meeting of April 21, 2026.
ITEM D-1: APPROVED
Other Business
None
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Vote on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Director Nazarian, Director Friedman, Director Mirisch, Vice Chair Wells, Chair Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
E. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
MOVED by Councilmember Mirisch, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-4 and E-5.
Minutes
1. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026.
ITEM E-1: APPROVED
2. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of City Council Study Session Meeting of April 21, 2026.
ITEM E-2: APPROVED
3. CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 21, 2026.
ITEM E-3: APPROVED
Demands Paid
4. REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates June 2, 2026 to June 12, 2026.
ITEM E-4: APPROVED
5. PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates June 2, 2026 to June 12, 2026.
ITEM E-5: APPROVED
Other Business
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
None
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS:
6. ADOPTING THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD’S INNOVATIVE CLEAN TRANSIT REGULATION.
Comment: Staff recommends City Council approve the City’s Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan to transition the senior transit and City trolley fleets to zero-emissions and/or clean air vehicles by 2040 in compliance with the State of California’s Innovative Clean Transit Plan and as mandated by the California Air Resource Board.
ITEM E-6: ADOPTED, RES #26-R-1 3591
Other Business
APPROVAL OF:
7. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS (DAVID C. STONE AND JUDY BURKOW).
Comment: It is recommended that the City Council appoint David C. Stone and Judy Burkow to the Architectural and Design Review Commission. With City Council approval, Mr. Stone will serve an initial two-year term on July 1, 2026 replacing formerCommissioner Rebecca Pynoos whose term concluded on June 30, 2025. Ms.
Burkow will serve an initial two-year termon January 1, 2027 after outgoing Commissioner Tern Smooke’s term concludes on December 31, 2026.
ITEM E-7: APPROVED
8. REQUEST FROM ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY TO HOST ITS 2026 NATIONAL SUMMIT EVENT ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2026.
Comment: Allstate Insurance Company requests approval of street use of Northbound Rodeo Drive between Dayton Way and Wilshire, Eastbound Dayton Way from Rodeo Drive to alleyway and lane use on Wilshire Blvd to host the 2026 National Summit Event on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
restoration activities.
ITEM E-8: APPROVED
9. AGREEMENT WITH IPS GROUP, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SINGLE-SPACE PARKING METER MECHANISMS; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER TO IPS GROUP, INC.
FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,845,195.50.
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Comment: Staff recommends that City Council waive the bidding requirements as the City is utilizing the SourceWell bid process and approve a purchase order in theamount of $2,845,195.50 to IPS Group, Inc. for the purchase of 2,700 stereoscopic M7 model parking meter mechanisms as part of a parking meter upgrade project.
ITEM E-9: APPROVED, AG #336-26
10. THIRD AMENDMENT OF OFFICE LEASE WITH UNITED TALENT AGENCY, LLC AT 331 FOOTHILL ROAD; AND
BROKER LEASING & COMMISSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR LEASING OF 331 FOOTHILL ROAD, SUITES 200 & 300; AND
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF $302,422.53
Comment: This Third Amendment of Office Lease with United Talent Agency, LLC will modify the terms of the lease and extend the expiration date for 331 Foothill Road, Suite 200 and 300 through February 28, 2038. The Broker Leasing & Commission Agreement is for payment of the tenant’s broker fees associated with this lease extension.
ITEM E-10: APPROVED
UNITED TALENT AGENCY — AG #337-26
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD OF CALIFORNIA, INC. — AG #338-26
11. A. AWARD OF BID NO. RFB 27-070-01 TO THE BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC; AND
AGREEMENT WITH THE BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC TO PROVIDEADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND
APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$254,335 FOR THESE SERVICES.
B. AGREEMENT WITH BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLY TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND
APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$159,120 FOR THESE SERVICES.
C. AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL VILLALPANDO DBA PARK LA BREA
NEWS/BEVERLY PRESS TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND
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APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$120,245 FOR THESE SERVICES.
Comment: This item requests City Council approval to award bid no. RFB 27-070-01 to BH Courier Acquisition, LLC and approve agreements and purchase orders with BH Courier Acquisition, LLC, Beverly Hills Weekly, and Michael Villalpando DBA ParkLa Brea News/Beverly Press to publish City of Beverly Hills legal and non-legal advertising and notices for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
ITEM E-11: APPROVED
BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC — AG # 339-26BEVERLY HILLS WEEKLY — AG #340-26 MICHAEL VILLALPANDO DBA PARK LA BREA NEWSIBEVERLY PRESS — AG #341-26
12. A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOTTO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $403,491.65 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND (1) COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 theamount of $403,491.65 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of specified Public Works and Community Services Department replacement vehicles.ITEM E-12: APPROVED
13. AUTHORIZE THE LITIGATION COMMITTEE TO MAKE INSURANCE PROCUREMENT RECOMMENDATIONS; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO BIND INSURANCE COVERAGE IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $15,900,000; AND
AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES FOR INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND BROKER FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $15,900,000.
Comment: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Litigation Committee to make insurance procurement recommendations and authorize the City Manager to bind insurance coverage in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,900,000. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council authorize a purchase order to Alliant Insuranceservices for insurance premiums and broker fees for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
ITEM E-13: APPROVED
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14. AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO PRECISION IRON WORKS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER RAILINGS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND
APPROVAL OF A CORRESPONDING PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $247,250; 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 Precision Iron Works for the Civic Center Railings Improvements Project and approval of a purchase order in the not-to-exceed amount of $247,250 will address code required fall protection on open sided walkways for the Civic Center.
ITEM E-14: APPROVED, AG # 342-26
Vote on the City Council Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman,
Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
F. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
TO SET:
None
TO CONSIDER:
1. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.Comment: Staff recommends that City Council move to approve a resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Item taken after item G-10.
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch presented information related to this item.
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Council provided their questions and comments.
Utilities General Manager Robert Welch responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Mirisch to approve item F-i as follows:
THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED: “RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE 2025
URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE
CONTINGENCY PLAN’, BE ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM F-I: ADOPTED, RES #26-R- 13592
G. CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY CONTINUED AND NEW BUSINESS
CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS CENTRAL BUSINESS SECURITY COMMITTTE RECOMMENDATION FOR SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY SERVICE; AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AND EXECUTE ALLAGREEMENTS AND APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER ASSOCIATED WITH
SAFETY AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES UP TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1.6 MILLION.
Comment: The Central Business Security Committee recommends restructuringsafety and hospitality services in the business triangle to include continued securityservices and the addition of code enforcement officers and virtual patrol officers on a trial basis to address business and community quality of life standards. Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to execute all agreements and purchase orders authorized by the Council.
Item taken after Item G-8.
Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris, Deputy Director of Special ProjectsPublic Safety Chad Lynn, Director of Community Development Michael Forbes, Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Director of Community Services Stephanie Harris responded to Council questions.
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MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Vice Mayor Wells to approve item G-1 as follows:
THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CENTRAL BUSINESS SECURITY COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE ALL
AGREEMENTS AND APPROVALS OF PURCHASE ORDERS
ASSOCIATED WITH AM BASSADOR SERVICES, VIRTUAL
COMMUNITY OBSERVERS, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
IN THE BUSINESS TRIANGLE UP TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $1.6 MILLION
Ayes: Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
Absent: Councilmember Nazarian
CARRIED
ITEM G-1: APPROVED
2. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 BUDGET; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR 2026-27 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.
Comment: This item requests that City Council adopt the resolutions for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 appropriations limit, operating and capital improvement program budgets and financial policies, and that the Board of Directors adopt the resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget and financial policies for the Parking Authority. The City’s financial policies include the delegation of authority to the City Treasurer for a one-year period to invest or reinvest funds, and to sell or exchange securities purchased for and on behalf of the City.
Director of Finance Jeff Muir presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
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Director of Public Works Shana Epstein, City Attorney Laurence Wiener, City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey, and Director of Finance Jeff Muir responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-2 as follows:
TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET, AND ADOPT
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR; AND
RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS APPROVING THE BUDGET AND FINANCIAL
POLICIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR
Ayes: Councilmember/Director Nazarian, Councilmember/Director Friedman, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Wells, Mayor/Chair Corman
Noes: Councilmember/Director Mirisch
CARRIED
ITEM G-2: ADOPTED
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS — RES #26-R- 13593
BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES — RES #26-R- 13594
PARKING AUTHORITY BUDGET AND FINANCIAL POLICIES — RES #PA-R-26-1 73
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY
HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PROHIBITION TO PARK UNHITCHED OR HITCHED TRAILERS IN THE CITY EXCEPT BY CITY PERMIT. -First Reading for Introduction.
Comment: The proposed ordinance prohibits the parking of trailers, whether hitchedor 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.
Police Captain Renato Moreno presented information related to this item. Council provided their questions and comments. Police Captain Renato Moreno responded to Council questions.
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MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Mayor Corman to approve item G-3 as follows:
THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND
THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING PROHIBITION TO PARK UNHITCHED OR
HITCHED TRAILERS IN THE CITY EXCEPT BY CITY PERMIT”, BE
INTRODUCED AND READ BY TITLE ONLY
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-3: APPROVED
4. RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE “INTERNET SERVICE AND TELEPHONIC SERVICE DISRUPTION POLICY” FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Comment: This item adopts a Resolution approving the Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy for City Council meetings to implement a new Brown Act requirement pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
Assistant City Attorney Roxanne Diaz presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
Assistant City Attorney Roxanne Diaz responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Wells, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-4 as follows:
THAT THE RESOLUTION ENTITLED, “RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS ADOPTING THE“INTERNET SERVICE AND TELEPHONIC SERVICE DISRUPTION POLICY” FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS”, BE ADOPTED
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-4: ADOPTED, RES #26-R- 13595
5. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF BEVERLY HILLS AND NANCY HUNT-COFFEY TO PROVIDE PAY FOR City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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PERFORMANCE AND TO ALLOCATE MS. HUNT-COFFEY’S LEAVE CASH-OUT PAY.
Comment: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement between Nancy Hunt-Coffey and the City and approve the allocation of Ms. Hunt-Coffey’s Leave Cash-Out Pay.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey recused herself from this item.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener presented information related to this item.Council provided their comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Wells to approve item G-5 as follows:
TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND
NANCY HUNT-COFFEY TO PROVIDE PAY FOR PERFORMANCE
AND TO ALLOCATE MS. HUNT-COFFEY’S LEAVE CASH-OUT PAY
Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor CormanNone
Ayes:
Noes:
CARRIED
ITEM G-5: APPROVED, AG #343-26
6. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND HUMA AHMED.Comment: The City Attorney’s Office recommends that the City Council approve Amendment No. 5 to the Employment Agreement between Huma Ahmed and the City.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed recused herself from this item.City Attorney Laurence Wiener presented information related to this item.
Council provided their comments.
MOVED by Councilmember Nazarian, seconded by Vice Mayor Wells to approve item G-6 as follows:
TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND HUMA
AHMED
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Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRI ED
ITEM G-6: APPROVED, AG #344-26
7. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 64-21 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS AND RICHARDS, WATSON AND GERSHON FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
Comment: The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt Amendment Number 2 to the City Attorney’s contract which would increase rates for certain legal services for paralegals to $225 per hour and for attorneys to $235 per hour.
City Attorney Laurence Wiener and another member of the law firm recused themselves from this item.
City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey presented information related to this item.
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Clerk Huma Ahmed and City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey responded toCouncil questions.
MOVED by Councilmember Friedman, seconded by Councilmember Nazarian to approve item G-7 as follows:
TO APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT NO. 64-21
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND RICHARDS,
WATSON AND GERSHON FOR LEGAL SERVICES
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-7: APPROVED, AG #345-26
8. DENY THE PROPERTY OWNER’S REQUEST TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 72-R-4552 AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR DECORATIVE PAVING ADJACENT TO 8484 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD; AND RECEIVE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SIDEWALKRESTORATION.
Comments: Staff recommends denying the Property Owner’s request to rescind the decorative paving related encroachment permit for 8484 Wilshire Boulevard and City Council/Parking Authority Meeting
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provides the Cultural Heritage Commission’s recommendations for sidewalkrestoration. No further City Council action is required at this time regarding sidewalkrestoration activities.
Item taken after Item F-i. Project Manager Christine Chung presented information related to this item.
Speakers:
1. Kristen Lonner, on behalf of the property owner Douglas Emmett
2. Alma Ordaz
3. Dale Kendall
4. John Luca
5. Mindy Schneider
6. Steve Mayer
Zoom Public Comment:
i. Alan Hess
2. Kimberly ReissWritten Public Comment:
1. Jana Wong Healy
2. Lori Greene Gordon
3. Keith Nakata
4. Mark Elliot
5. Ann Rubin
6. Zhiyuan Zhang7. Monica Pereira
8. Melody Legget
Council provided their questions and comments.
City Engineer Daren Grilley, Assistant City Attorney David Snow, Project ManagerChristine Chung, City Attorney Laurence Wiener, and Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich responded to Council questions.
MOVED by Vice Mayor Wells, seconded by Councilmember Friedman to approve item G-8 as follows:
THAT THE COUNCIL DENY THE PROPERTY OWNER’S REQUESTTO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 72-R-4552 AND THE ASSOCIATED
COVENANT AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR DECORATIVE
PAVING ADJACENT TO 8484 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
Ayes: Councilmember Nazarian, Councilmember Friedman, Councilmember Mirisch, Vice Mayor Wells, Mayor Corman
Noes: None
CARRIED
ITEM G-8: APPROVED
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9. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
10. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER
Item taken before Item F-i. Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich provided an update on the 8300 Wilshire Boulevard project. He also announced that Police Captain MaxSubin will be the new Police Chief for the City of Beverly Hills.
11. CITY COUNCILMEMBER AND COMMITTEE REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Nazarian reported on recent events including green business recognition and the tour of the Command Center. She also expressed her sadness over the passing of musical legend Clive Davis.
Councilmember Friedman thanked Councilmember Mirisch for his service.
Councilmember Mirisch thanked Councilmember Friedman for his comments. He also expressed his sadness over the passing of Amir Zar. He also noted that Mel Brooks will be turning 100 next week and wished him a Happy Birthday. He also spoke against Qatar. He also thanked the current and past Councils for theircollegiality and teamwork and stated that it has been an honor to represent his hometown.
Vice Mayor Wells thanked City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey and Councilmember Mirisch for their service. She also thanked Police Chief Mark Stainbrook for his service and congratulated Police Captain Max Subin on his new role as Police Chief.
Mayor Corman thanked City Manager Nancy Hunt-Coffey and CouncilmemberMirisch for their service. He also mentioned the success of the annual Concours d’Elegance event on Rodeo Drive.
H. COMMISSION SYNOPSIS
1. ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING -Regular meeting of April 14, 2026
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION MEETING — Regular meeting of April 28, 2026
TRAFFIC AND PARKING COMMISSION MEETING — Regular meeting of May 7, 2026
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING -Regular meeting of May 20, 2026
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING -Regular meeting of May 28, 2026 ITEM H-I: NO ACTION TAKEN
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I. OTHER BUSINESS
J. ADJOURNMENT
The next City Council meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026 (City Council Installation).
There being no further business, Mayor Corman, with the consent of the City Council, adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m.
PASSED, Approved and Adopted
this day of October, 2026
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HUMA AHMED, City Clerk/Secretary
CRAIG A. CORMAN, MAYORIChair
This meeting was broadcast on live television, on City of Beverly Hills municipal government television access Channel BHTVIO Spectrum Cable.