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John A. Mirisch

Councilmember

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Term ending Jul 7, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
5:10:19
Avg per meeting
13:30
Segments
3317

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Top issues during term (20)

low↑Apr 2026[23]

Tennis and pickleball ball recycling

Costs would be limited to collection infrastructure at city facilities if an ordinance is drafted.

high↓Mar 2026[20]

October 7 Permanent Memorial — 'Shared Light Between Us'

Donation of up to $10,000 from the State of Israel; the revision caps the city's financial exposure at its $500,000 commitment.

high↑Jun 2026[19]

Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust membership

No direct city cost now, but $377,000 in first-year trust administrative costs (8% of the Measure A pot), with cities potentially on the hook for fees if costs exceed the 12.5% cap.

critical↑Jan 2026[18]

SB 79 transit-oriented development rules near Metro stations

No direct dollar figure; the plan shapes how state-mandated housing density is distributed across the city.

high↓Jan 2026[14]

State housing mandates and the housing element

Failure to comply could expose the city to uncontrolled builder's remedy projects; compliance drives roughly $10 million in parking spending on this site alone.

high↓May 2026[13]

100% affordable senior housing at 327-335 South Robertson Boulevard

Roughly $9.6 million to build the parking, $500K-$750K for equipment, and about $200K-$250K a year to operate, if the council proceeds.

medium↓May 2026[12]

Historic pavers preserved at 8484 Wilshire

Metro, not the city, bears the cost of restoration and any preservation consultant Metro hires.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

2027 Golden Globes street closures and fee waiver

$25,000 new request for Festival Beverly Hills; major-event activations unfunded this year.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Firefighters' Association labor agreement

$134,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2025-26.

high↓Jan 2026[10]

Lower speed limits under new state law

New signage is budgeted; opting into lower school-zone limits early would cost roughly $15,000 twice.

low↓Mar 2026[9]

Wikipedia resolution postponed

medium↓Jan 2026[9]

Louis Vuitton flagship plan-review contract

Up to $161,975, fully offset by LVMH project processing fees — no hit to the General Fund balance.

medium↓Feb 2026[9]

George S. Hall facilities maintenance contract increase

$1.6 million more in contract spending plus $880,000 in new appropriations from the Capital Assets and Parking Enterprise funds.

high↓Mar 2026[9]

Power Outages

The upgrade will eliminate reliance on the damaged Doheny substation; residents asked about generators and compensation.

medium↓Mar 2026[8]

Rodeo Drive 50th anniversary and city marketing

City contribution rises about 9% to $350,846, drawn from tourism/marketing funds.

medium↓May 2026[8]

Willaman Drive Trees Project

About $100,000 to plant 50 trees, within the existing street tree master plan budget.

medium↓Feb 2026[7]

Arnaz Mini Park and La Cienega park improvements

About $1.7 million total in hard costs, with the amendment adding $31,900 (total not-to-exceed $116,742) for design services.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

SCE electrical infrastructure dispute between One Beverly Hills and the Peninsula

$2-3 million a year in city utility bills.

high↓Jun 2026[6]

Public Safety and Crime Reduction Priorities

No new money — a $1.6 million reallocation within existing department budgets.

medium↓Apr 2026[6]

FY 2026-27 fee schedule amendments and county industrial waste pass-through increases

Fee revenue adjusts with a 3.6% CPI increase on most items; some fees drop, and three new state-mandated fees add revenue.

Decisions during term (115)

Recorded while Mirisch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 7, 2026

Resolution Reciting the Results of the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election

approved5-0Jul 7, 2026

Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor (Council Reorganization)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Calendar (April 21, 2026 minutes)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

City Council Consent Calendar (items E.1–E.14)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (F.1)

deniedVoted no0-5Jun 23, 2026

Deny request to rescind Resolution 72-R-4552 and encroachment permit at 8484 Wilshire Boulevard (G.8)

approvedVoted yesJun 23, 2026

Central Business Security Committee safety and hospitality recommendations (G.1)

approvedVoted no4-1Jun 23, 2026

Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget and appropriations resolutions (G.2)

approvedVoted no4-1Jun 23, 2026

Parking Authority FY 2026-27 budget resolution (G.2)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Trailer parking prohibition ordinance — first reading (G.3)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy (G.4)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Amendment No. 4 — Nancy Hunt-Coffey employment agreement (G.5)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Amendment No. 5 — Huma Ahmed employment agreement (G.6)

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 23, 2026

Amendment No. 2 — Richards, Watson and Gershon legal services agreement (G.7)

approved5-0Jun 23, 2026

CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of April 14, 2026.

approved5-0Jun 23, 2026

CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of City Council Study Session Meeting of April 21, 2026.

approved5-0Jun 23, 2026

CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the City Council Regular Meeting of April 21, 2026.

approved5-0Jun 23, 2026

PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates June 2, 2026 to June 12, 2026.

approved5-0Jun 23, 2026

A. AWARD OF BID NO. RFB 27-070-01 TO THE BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC; AND AGREEMENT WITH THE BH COURIER ACQUISITION, LLC TO PROVIDE ADVERTISING AND NOTICES (LEGAL AND NON-LEGAL); AND APPROVAL OF CITY-WIDE PURCHASE ORDERS IN THE AMOUNT OF…

approved5-0Jun 23, 2026

A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $403,491.65 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND (1) COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.

Voting record (85)

76 yes9 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Resolution Reciting the Results of the June 2, 2026 General Municipal Election

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Calendar (April 21, 2026 minutes)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

City Council Consent Calendar (items E.1–E.14)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (F.1)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Deny request to rescind Resolution 72-R-4552 and encroachment permit at 8484 Wilshire Boulevard (G.8)

Wants the Cultural Heritage Commission designated to oversee the restoration.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Central Business Security Committee safety and hospitality recommendations (G.1)

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget and appropriations resolutions (G.2)

Believes government can do better providing taxpayers value for money.

Voted noJun 23, 2026

Parking Authority FY 2026-27 budget resolution (G.2)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Trailer parking prohibition ordinance — first reading (G.3)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy (G.4)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Amendment No. 4 — Nancy Hunt-Coffey employment agreement (G.5)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Amendment No. 5 — Huma Ahmed employment agreement (G.6)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Amendment No. 2 — Richards, Watson and Gershon legal services agreement (G.7)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Adoption of Consent Calendar (Items D.1-D.12)

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

Urgency Ordinance — Amended Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan (SB 79)

Believes this iteration is better and concentrates density where no single-family neighborhoods exist.

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

approve the Parking Authority Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

remove item E-4 for Council comments, remove item E-9, and approve all remaining items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-4 and E-5

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

APPROVE 1) THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BEVERLY HILLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PROVISION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR TH

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

City Council Consent Calendar (items E-1 through E-8, E-10, E-11)

Voted yesMay 19, 2026

G-3: School district Joint Powers Agreement and purchase orders

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

approve the Parking Authority Consent Calendar

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

remove items E-3 and E-4 for separate discussion and approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-1 and E-2

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

approve item F-I as follows: THAT THE FULL READING OF THE ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND THE ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO AMEND THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE: CLARIFYI

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Calendar (Lease Amendment No. 1 with MUS2, LLC at 430 North Camden Drive)

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

City Council Consent Calendar (Items E-1, E-2, E-5, E-6, E-7, E-8; E-3 and E-4 pulled then approved)

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Zoning Code Cleanup Ordinance — Public Hearing and Introduction (F-1, First Reading)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Calendar (minutes of March 4, 2026)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

approve item G-2 as follows: TO APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES DOCUMENT WITH THE AMENDMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN LISTED

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

approve the Parking Authority Consent Calendar

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

remove items E-4 and E-8 for separate discussion, remove item E-1 3, and approve all items on the City Council Consent Calendar, and direct that the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-5 and E-

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

approve item G-1 as follows: TO APPROVE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EXECUTIVE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS, ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

approve item F-i as follows: THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS ENTITLED: “RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES,

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

approve item F-2 as follows: THAT THE FULL READING OF THE URGENCY ORDINANCE BE WAIVED AND THE URGENCY ORDINANCE ENTITLED: “EXTENSION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING SING

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

City Council Consent Calendar

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Amendment of Comprehensive Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for FY 2026-2027; Settlement Limits for Delinquent Accounts (F-1)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Extension of Urgency Ordinance on SB 9 Two-Primary-Unit Projects and Urban Lot Splits (F-2)

Views SB 9 as problematic state law the city must accommodate.

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

Amended and Restated Executive Employee Compensation Plan (G-1)

Voted yesApr 21, 2026

FY 2025-26 Priorities Review and FY 2026-27 City Council Priorities (G-2)

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Calendar (minutes; lease termination with Imagine It Forward LLC)

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

City Council Consent Calendar (Items E-1 to E-3, E-5, E-8, E-9, E-10, E-12, E-13, E-14)

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Item E-7 — Candidate Forum Use of Council Chamber and Fee Waivers

Voted yesMar 24, 2026

Item F-1 — 8844 Burton Way: Appeal granted; 26-story, 200-unit project conditionally approved

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

approve Items D-1 and D-3 on the Parking Authority Consent Calendar

Voted noMar 4, 2026

approve item G-1 as follows: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BEVERLY  HILLS  AND  THE  BEVERLY  HILLS  FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND IN

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

approve item D-2 as follows: RETAIL LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AND HARD SCALE EATS, LLC AT 443- 445 NORTH CAfJON DRIVE, AS AMENDED

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

approve all items  on  the  City  Council  Consent  Calendar,  and  direct  that  the appropriate accounts be charged on items E-1 and E-2

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Parking Authority Consent Items D-1 and D-3 (Rodeo Realty and Lucerne Hardware leases)

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Parking Authority Item D-2: Hard Scale Eats retail lease at 443-445 North Cañon Drive

Voted yesMar 4, 2026

Item E-3: Purchase of 401 South Robertson Boulevard ($5.85M) and $5.925M appropriation