Rooftop Dining Permit Approved for 499 N. Canon Drive
Beverly Hills’ first rooftop restaurant application was approved during a Beverly Hills Planning Commission hearing on Feb. 13.
Ad Hoc Committee Discusses Commission Mergers
During a meeting on Feb. 18, the Commission Standardization Ad Hoc Committee discussed the possible merger of the Human Relations Commission with the Health and Safety Commission, and the Recreation and Parks Commission with the Arts and Culture Commission. The committee members, Vice Mayor Sharona
Dr. Sharona Nazarian’s Installation as Mayor Set for April 1
The installation of Sharona Nazarian as the next mayor of Beverly Hills will take place on April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
City Council Proposes Changes to Mayoral and Vice Mayoral Rotation
The Beverly Hills City Council at a Feb. 19 Study Session directed city staff to make changes to the conditions of councilmembers’ rotations into the office of mayor and vice mayor.
BHPD Launches Beverly Hills Connect
The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) has announced a new public safety program entitled “Beverly Hills Connect.”
Arts and Culture Commission Reviews Art Acquisition Process
The Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commission meeting on Feb 11 included a detailed review of the city’s art acquisition process and raised questions about whether a potential merger with the Parks and Recreation Commission will proceed.
BHUSD Board Meeting Addresses E-Vehicles, Summer School, Racism Allegations and Media Director
The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) board discussed policies for electric vehicles, summer school and other topics at its Feb. 10 meeting.
City Council Agrees to Metro Road Closures
At the Feb. 5 City Council Regular Meeting, the council reviewed and decided upon several Metro requests.
Planning Commission Considers Synthetic Turf Regulations
During the Jan. 30 Planning Commission Special Meeting, the commission voted to prohibit the installation of synthetic turf in residential front yards, following a recent change in state law regarding synthetic turf.
‘Les is More’ Event Highlights City Sustainability Efforts
On Feb. 3, Mayor Lester Friedman held a sustainability edition of his “Les is More: An Hour with the Mayor” series.