Lester J. Friedman

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.

Purchase of Judy Chicago's 'Trinity' sculpture

$626,800 from the city's dedicated fine art fund — the purchase will not happen, so no city money is spent.

Wikipedia resolution postponed

2026 Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration

$566,959.20 from TOT funds, with the one-night lighting event budget reduced from the same ~$1.22 million annual pot.

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.

Special Events Costs and Major Event Planning

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

Park Bench Donation Program Expansion

Bench donations remain at $5,000 for ten-year dedications; proceeds support park improvements.

Summer 2026 Soccer Poster Contest winners

Modest honoraria of $200 and $300 to the two winning artists.

Senior Services Coordination

Dissolution of fine art covenant at 8942 Wilshire

The city collects a $283,000 in-lieu payment instead of getting a replacement artwork.

Greystone Mansion filming closure

About $12,936.86 in rental revenue to the city.

Open Space Element Update to General Plan

No immediate cost, but the policies could drive future park acquisition and improvement spending in a city with a tight budget.

Library services expansion

State grants funded the hiking backpacks and telescopes; staff flagged that online passport renewals could cut into a net revenue-generating service.

Future of Orlinsky public art on Rodeo Drive

Taking ownership could mean future maintenance, refurbishment, and liability costs; storage at a public works lot was offered but declined.

Pickleball and tennis court fees

Pickleball revenues were projected at over $400,000 annually under existing pricing.