Enhanced outdoor dining will likely be one effort undertaken by the City of Beverly Hills to help drive business during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council voiced support at its May 19 meeting to allow staff to investigate options for restaurants to expand service onto the sidewalks and street once allowed to further reopen in accordance with state and county guidelines.
As to just when that will happen remains a matter of consternation for Beverly Hills businesses who are vocally frustrated with the delays in opening. Nearby, Ventura County received state approval on Wednesday to reopen dine-in restaurants and shopping malls. City Spokesperson Keith Sterling told the Courier the City Council plans to petition Gov. Gavin Newsom in an effort to reopen Beverly Hills restaurants and other businesses before other Los Angeles County cities. To that end, the Council is scheduled to meet on May 22
