Beverly Hills public meetings in 2025

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The Holiday Program Committee will hold a special meeting to consider a request from The McCourt Foundation to host the Los Angeles Marathon on March 8, 2026, including street closures, and to review updates on Phase 2 of the Rodeo Drive bollards.

• Request from The McCourt Foundation to host the Los Angeles Marathon on March 8, 2026
• Request to reinstate a Three-Year Agreement (2026—2028) for the marathon
• Update on Phase 2 of the Rodeo Drive bollards
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

Legislative Lobby Committee

The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/Legislative/Lobby Committee will discuss ten legislative items, including the S.2651 ROAD to Housing Act and several bills related to terrorist designations and water system liability. Members may recommend positions such as support, oppose, or neutral, which staff will forward to the City Council for concurrence. The agenda also includes a draft 2026 Legislative Platform, a Noise‑Activated Camera Pilot Program, and a Stop‑Sign Camera Bill sponsorship.

• S.2651 – ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
• S.2293 – Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
• H.R.1267 – Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act
• Noise‑Activated Camera Pilot Program
• Stop‑Sign Camera Bill Sponsorship

Recreation & Parks Liaison Committee

The Recreation & Parks Liaison Committee is reviewing conceptual designs for playground upgrades at Arnaz Mini Park and a reforestation project at Greystone Mansion. The body is also reviewing priorities for the Recreation and Parks Commission for Fiscal Year 2025-26.

• Arnaz Mini Park: Proposed replacement of fire engine equipment with climbing cubes and butterfly shade canopies
• Greystone Reforestation Project: Preliminary design for native plant communities including Conifer Forest, Oak Woodland, and Seasonal Meadow
• FY 2025-26 Priorities: Review of 11 work plan items including La Cienega Park Playground Restoration and a Pickleball Pilot Program
• Greystone Mansion: Proposed removal of oversized palm trees and invasive shrubs/grasses

BHUSD Committee / JPA Liaison

The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison/BHUSD Committee will meet to discuss a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA). The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion of JPA Agreement in negotiations

October 7th Memorial Ad Hoc Committee

The Beverly Hills Memorial Ad Hoc Committee will hold a special meeting on December 1, 2025 at City Hall, Conference Room 4A. The agenda includes a public comment period, finalizing details of the October 7th permanent memorial design, and a fundraising campaign. The committee will discuss and adopt the design details for the memorial.

• Public comment period for members of the public
• Finalizing details of the October 7th permanent memorial design
• Fundraising campaign for the memorial

Small Business Assistance Task Force

The Small Business Assistance Task Force will meet to discuss the purpose of the group and review a presentation on the Small Business Development Center. The committee will discuss streamlining business requests and potential focus areas for the task force.

• Presentation on Small Business Development Center
• Recap of New York Business Attraction and Retention Mission
• Discussion on streamlining business requests via Chamber-City conversations
• Potential small business tie-ins for FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics
• Discussion on increasing foot traffic and online sales

Legislative Lobby Committee

The City Council Liaison/Legislative/Lobby Committee special meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The agenda that was prepared includes several federal bills and a draft legislative platform, but the committee will not address them until a future meeting.

• S.2651 – ROAD to Housing Act of 2025
• S.2293 – Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
• H.R.4397 – Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
• Draft 2026 Legislative Platform
• Noise Activated Camera Pilot Program

BHUSD Committee / JPA Liaison

The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison will hold a special meeting with the Beverly Hills Unified School District. The agenda includes a public comment period and a closed‑session conference with City Manager Nancy Hunt‑Coffey to negotiate real‑property terms for multiple school sites. The discussion will cover price and payment terms for the listed properties, though no amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Closed‑session conference with City Manager Nancy Hunt‑Coffey to negotiate property terms for Beverly Vista School and other district schools
• Negotiation of price and terms of payment for listed school properties (price not specified)
• Public comment period allowing residents to address any agenda item
• Metal‑detector screening required for entry to City Hall

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The Committee is considering a recommendation to the City Council for a 2026 public art installation titled “Museum on Rodeo Drive.” The project involves a partnership between the Rodeo Drive Committee and artist Mr. Brainwash to place approximately 14 sculptures along the street.

• Proposed installation of 14 art pieces, including reimagined versions of the Mona Lisa and Van Gogh's Sunflowers
• Request for a waiver of approximately $6,000 in permit fees
• Requirement for a minimum 5-6 foot pedestrian pathway to be maintained

BHUSD Committee / JPA Liaison

The Beverly Hills City Council Liaison will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM in Conference Room 4A. The agenda includes a public comment period and a closed‑session conference with a real‑property negotiator. The closed session will address negotiations for several school properties, including Beverly Vista School, El Rodeo Elementary School, Hawthorne School, Horace Mann School, and Beverly Hills High School. No decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public comment period for any agenda items
• Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiator Nancy Hunt‑Coffey, City Manager
• Negotiation concerning Beverly Vista School – 200 South Elm Drive
• Negotiation concerning El Rodeo Elementary School – 605 Whittier Drive
• Negotiation concerning Hawthorne School – 624 North Rexford Drive

Branding & Licensing Committee

The Branding & Licensing Committee will hold public comment and then consider a proposal allowing Erewhon to use the Beverly Hills City Shield on a tote‑bag line and a co‑created smoothie. The tote bags would retail for $60‑$130 with a $10 royalty per bag, and the smoothies would retail for $22‑$23 with a $2 royalty per smoothie. The 12‑month collaboration would launch in mid‑November 2025, and approved royalties would go to the City. If the committee approves, staff will forward the proposal to the full City Council.

• Request to approve use of the City Shield for the Beverly Hills × Erewhon collaboration
• Tote bags priced $60‑$130 with a $10 royalty per bag
• Smoothies priced $22‑$23 with a $2 royalty per smoothie
• Collaboration term of 12 months, launch scheduled for mid‑November 2025
• Public comment period at the start of the meeting

Commissioner Orientation

The Architectural and Design Review, Arts and Culture, Cultural Heritage, Health and Safety, Human Relations, Planning, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, and Traffic and Parking commissions will hold a special meeting. The agenda includes a welcome by Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian, a pledge of allegiance, roll call, public comment, and a training session covering commission roles, performance, media, and legal issues. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Welcome by Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Public comment period for any agenda items
• Training session with comments from City Manager Nancy Hunt‑Coffey and Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich
• Adjournment of each commission

Chamber of Commerce Committee

The City Council Liaison/Chamber of Commerce Committee is reviewing the Chamber's first-quarter progress for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Chamber is proposing to repurpose hours from task force and Metro meetings to address other community needs.

• FY 25/26 Chamber contract total not to exceed $553,245
• Proposed new initiatives: Green Building Initiative education and Small Business Development Center reintroduction
• Proposed Metro Focus Group Discussions for La Cienega Station Opening
• Report of 8 ribbon cuttings with waived special event permit fees in Q1
• Update on New York Business Attraction and Retention mission (Oct 20-24)

Property Owners Task Force Committee

The Beverly Hills Property Owners Task Force Committee will hold a special meeting on October 17, 2025 to review major projects, current planning updates, the Green Business Program, recent chamber‑city business collaboration, a New York business attraction trip, and property‑owner updates on commercial leasing, tenant changes, and available spaces. Public comment will be allowed, followed by introductions, information sharing, and discussion of future agenda items.

• Major Projects and Current Planning Update
• Beverly Hills Green Business Program Overview
• Recent Chamber‑City Conversation on Business Collaboration
• New York Business Attraction and Retention Trip
• Property Owners Updates: commercial retail leasing activity, tenant moves, and available spaces

Real Estate Ad Hoc Committee

The Beverly Hills Real Estate Ad Hoc Committee will hold a special meeting with public comment followed by a closed session. In the closed session, the committee will discuss lease amendments for several properties and consider purchasing the property at 401 South Robertson Boulevard. The discussions involve Assistant City Manager Ryan Gohlich and various negotiating parties.

• Lease amendment consideration for 348 Foothill Road (negotiating party: Miller-DM, Inc.)
• Lease consideration for 443-445 North Cañon Drive (negotiating parties: Hard Scale Eats, LLC; Southwest Wine & Spirits, LLC)
• Lease amendment consideration for 430 North Camden Drive (negotiating party: MUS2, LLC)
• Potential purchase of 401 South Robertson Boulevard (negotiating parties: Century Beverly Hills, LLC; ETCO Homes, Inc.)
• Potential purchase of 9385-9393 Wilshire Boulevard (negotiating party: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority)

CVB - Marketing Liaison Committee

The Marketing Liaison Committee is reviewing the Conference and Visitors Bureau's (CVB) performance for FY 2024-2025 Q4 and FY 2025-2026 Q1. The CVB is seeking approval to reallocate funds for specific marketing initiatives and tenant improvements.

• Request to reallocate $65,000 from Unity Through Tourism funding for trade representation, partnerships, and sales activities
• Request to reallocate $79,252 in actual carryover funds for tenant improvements to current space
• Review of FY 24/25 Q4 results, including the 'Always On' and Spring 2025 Signature campaigns
• Review of FY 25/26 Q1 activities, including the 2025 Holiday Campaign and Great Elephant Migration
• Report of $27,500 in funding already reallocated by the City Manager in September 2025

Cultural Heritage Commission Subcommittees

The Beverly Hills Cultural Heritage Commission Liaison Committee will review the final concept for a new historic preservation awards program and consider opening its nomination period in October. The committee will also discuss an update to the city’s Historic Preservation Ordinance. Public comment is scheduled before these items are considered.

• Review final concept for new historic preservation awards program (budget funded by reduced Golden Shield awards)
• Discuss opening the nomination period for the awards program in October
• Consider updates to the Historic Preservation Ordinance
• Public comment on agenda items

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The Holiday Program Committee will consider Dick Clark Productions' request to close streets and sidewalks for the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony on January 11, 2026. The request includes a $30,000 fee waiver for filming and special‑event permits, a proposal to remove a light pole at the southeast corner of Wilshire and Whittier, and a request for 50 reserved parking spaces. Public comment will also be taken before any decision is made.

• Request for street and sidewalk closures on North Santa Monica Blvd, Wilshire Blvd and adjacent streets for the Golden Globes event
• $30,000 fee waiver request for filming and special‑event permit fees
• Proposal to remove a light pole at the southeast corner of Wilshire and Whittier
• Request for 50 parking spaces reserved from December 15, 2025 onward
• Public comment period on the agenda items

Litigation Committee

The Litigation Committee will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025. The committee will hear public comments and then discuss options for the city's liability insurance through a Joint Power Authority. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Public comment period
• Discussion of Joint Power Authority options for city liability insurance
• Adjournment

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The Rodeo Drive Holiday Program Committee will hear public comments and consider an updated proposal for the 2025 Holiday Lighting Celebration scheduled for November 13, 2025. The proposal notes an estimated production cost of about $1.1 million versus available Transient Occupant Tax funding of $673,151, creating a potential deficit of $438,132. The committee will also discuss sponsorship opportunities, cost‑saving measures, and revised banner designs.

• Updated Holiday Lighting Celebration on November 13, 2025 with lighting, stage, fireworks, food trucks, and banner concepts
• Estimated production cost approximately $1.1 million; available TOT funding $673,151; deficit $438,132
• Proposed removal/reduction of elements costing $90,586 (center median audio, camera package, video monitors, wine garden, enhanced audio system)
• Potential capital purchase for expanded audio system $52,500 plus $12,500 for installation, maintenance, removal, and storage
• Installation of 28 Rodeo Drive banners (20 on median, 8 on sidewalk) funded outside the event budget

Real Estate Ad Hoc Committee

The Real Estate Ad Hoc Committee will consider purchasing two properties: 149-159 South Maple Drive and 9225 Charleville Boulevard, and 401 South Robertson Boulevard. The City Negotiator is Ryan Gohlich, Assistant City Manager.

• Consider purchasing 149-159 South Maple Drive and 9225 Charleville Boulevard
• Consider purchasing 401 South Robertson Boulevard
• Closed session to confer with real property negotiator
• Public comment period at start of meeting

Arts & Culture Commission Liaison Committee

The City Council is considering the adoption of final strategic priorities, goals, and work plans for fiscal year 2025-26. These plans incorporate feedback from the City Council and include specific priorities for city commissions.

• Completion of BHPD Public Safety Center at La Cienega Metro Station
• Pilot of drone-in-a-box (DIAB) initiative for police coverage
• Phase 2 of the Rodeo Dr. bollards project
• Adoption of the 2025 Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map via ordinance
• Automation of paper-based counter transactions for permits and planning

October 7th Memorial Ad Hoc Committee

The October 7th Memorial Ad Hoc Committee is discussing a fundraising and donor recognition program. The City Council has allocated $500,000 toward the project, but costs are expected to exceed this amount.

• Discussion of donor recognition levels and placement to avoid overshadowing victim names
• Proposed kickoff of fundraising campaign during groundbreaking ceremony on October 5, 2025
• Review of donor models from Museum of Tolerance, USHMM, and other Holocaust memorials
• City Council allocation of $500,000 for the permanent memorial project

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The committee is discussing the plan for the November 13, 2025, holiday lighting event and associated street-pole banners. Due to a projected funding gap of $438,132, the body is reviewing two budget scenarios, one of which includes cutting fireworks, photo activations, and specialty acts.

• Proposed holiday lighting celebration on November 13, 2025
• Estimated full production cost of $1,111,283 against available funding of $673,151
• Installation of 28 street-pole banners along Rodeo Drive
• Proposed street closures from Nov 12 (9pm) to Nov 14 (6am) on Rodeo Drive, Dayton Way, and Brighton Way
• Request for the City to waive or absorb approximately $70,000 in permit and personnel fees

Priority Setting Ad Hoc Committee

The committee directed staff to remove percentage figures from the draft priorities document. The City agreed to move toward a cost‑neutral fee system over the next three years. It also committed to develop a zero‑base event list with the RDC Liaison within six months. The Council will use the sample priority‑setting grid to review commission priorities.

• Staff will cut percentages from the final priorities document (planned)
• City will move toward implementing a cost‑neutral fee system over three years
• City will create a zero‑base event list with the RDC Liaison within six months
• Council will use the sample priority‑setting grid to review commission priorities

Audit & Finance Committee

The committee reviewed the June 30, 2024 annual financial audit and comprehensive financial report. Members discussed the Blue Ribbon Committee's recommendation to issue an RFP for business tax consulting services. No motions were made, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The Rodeo Drive/Special Events/Holiday Program Committee met on April 15, 2025 and heard a request from Gearys of Beverly Hills to close the 300 block of Rodeo Drive for the Patek Philippe Grand Opening on May 22, 2025. Mayor Nazarian and Councilmember Friedman expressed support for the road and sidewalk closures, and the Mayor indicated willingness to allow amplified sound after 10 PM. No formal vote or approval was recorded, and the committee adjourned without a decision.