Rebecca Pynoos
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- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 2:10:42
- Avg per meeting
- 9:20
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Top issues during term (20)
One Beverly Hills amendments: Aman condo rentals, surgery center, art program
An estimated $10–20 million a year in new transient occupancy tax and surcharge revenue, plus a share of surgery center revenue.
Parking Garage Cleaning Accountability
Up to $450,000 combined across two vendors.
Commissioner Recruitment Process Review (Item A-1)
No direct cost, but delays in commission review can slow development decisions citywide.
Three-Stream Solid Waste Collection Transition
Rate adjustments could hit ratepayers as early as July 2027, and the city is drawing down reserves because no rate adjustment occurred this year.
Red-curb parking striping policy
Potential liability exposure if the city's striping is deemed inconsistent, per the commenter.
Golden Globes Golden Week 2027 partnership
About $11,000 in new city spending for banners and lighting, on top of $25,000 already in the CVB budget.
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.
Parking adequacy and garage access on Robertson Boulevard
The parking component adds about $10 million in city costs, with ongoing operating expenses to be studied.
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.
Hate incidents and racism in the community
Unknown; a task force or commission initiative would need staff resources.
Robertson Corridor Pedestrian and School-Zone Safety
Unknown; the council discussed traffic-calming measures, flashing crosswalk beacons, and speed-camera technology as options to explore.
232 Tower Drive Eight-Story, 55-Unit Builder's Remedy Project
Denial could have exposed the city to attorney fee awards and possible bad-faith penalties from developer lawsuits, which weighed on the council's decision.
Park Bench Donation Program Expansion
Bench donations remain at $5,000 for ten-year dedications; proceeds support park improvements.
Retirement of Councilmember John Mirisch
Mirisch noted his negotiations on the One Beverly Hills agreement were worth up to $140 million in revenue to the city over 30 years.
2028 Olympic short-term rentals
Staff said any TOT revenue would likely be nominal once enforcement and program costs are counted.
Pension tax override rate for FY 2026-27
Raises about $22.2 million from property owners; a small, fixed annual rate on your property tax bill.
Trailer parking ban
Dissolution of fine art covenant at 8942 Wilshire
The city collects a $283,000 in-lieu payment instead of getting a replacement artwork.
Confrontational Filming and Harassment Concerns
ADU Regulation Update to Comply with State Law
Minimal direct cost; shapes future housing supply and permitting workload.
Decisions during term (72)
Recorded while Pynoos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Parking Authority Consent Calendar (Items D.1–D.3)
City Council Consent Calendar, Items E.1–E.4 and E.7–E.23
Items E.5 and E.6 — Minutes of July 21, 2026 meetings
Item E.9 — Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust Joint Powers Agreement
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 23, 2026.
CONSIDERATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 2026.
REVIEW OF BUDGETED DEMANDS PAID, covering dates September 15, 2026 to October 12, 2026.
PAYROLL DISBURSEMENT REPORT, covering dates September 15, 2026 to October 12, 2026.
METRO PURPLE LINE SECTION 2 – CONSIDERATION FOR REJECTION OF REQUEST TO WORK DURING THE 2026 HOLIDAY MORATORIUM BETWEEN THANKSGIVING DAY THROUGH NEW YEAR’S DAY.
A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC DBA LOS ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $532,576.30 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELED SOLID WASTE COLLECTION VEHICLE.
A PURCHASE ORDER TO RUSH ENTERPRISES FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $467,207.72 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.
A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $191,779.65 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES.
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR ITS ENERGIZED COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING.
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AN AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTATION; AND APPROVAL OF A FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 PURCHASE ORDER IN THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $203,700.13.
REQUEST FOR A ONE-TIME FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION OF $250, 000 FOR STORM PREPARATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT RENTALS; AND WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION…
AN APPROPRIATION OF $330,500.00 FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT FUND SLESF-COPS ALLOCATION TO FUND FRONTLINE MUNICIPAL POLICE RESOURCES; AND CONTINUE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO MODIFY PREVIOUSLY AND CURRENTLY APPROVED…
AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $174,752 TO FUND SWAT AMMUNITION, FORCE- ON- FORCE EQUIPMENT, SWAT ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING, AND DRONE TOWER ROOFTOP CONSTRUCTION.
Adoption of consent agenda (items 1, 2, 3, 6-13, 15)
Planning Commission appointment (Item D4) — appointment rejected, application process reopened
Arnaz Mini Park Playground Improvements contract (Item 14)
Voting record (27)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Item F.1 — One Beverly Hills Overlay Specific Plan and Development Agreement amendments
Adoption of consent agenda (items 1, 2, 3, 6-13, 15)
Planning Commission appointment (Item D4) — appointment rejected, application process reopened
Parking Authority Consent: First Amendment of Lease with WGACA, LLC at 9520 Brighton Way
City Council Consent Calendar (Items E-1 through E-17, excluding E-7, E-9 and E-11)
Fee Waiver of $7,302 for Palisades Charter High School Senior Breakfast (Item E-9)
Set September 22, 2026 Hearing Date for Appeal of Excavation Permit PW2600515 (Item F-1)
Prefers an October date but supported the motion to keep work moving; wanted matters resolved privately and records released.
Option to Ground Lease with Robertson Sunflower LLC, 327-335 South Robertson Boulevard (Item G-1)
Finalize City Council Priorities and Commission Work Plans FY2026-27 (Item G-2)
Parking Authority Consent Calendar (Items D-1 and D-2)
City Council Consent Calendar (Items E-1 through E-10)
Proposed agreement with Jeffrey Deitch, Inc. for Judy Chicago's 'Trinity' (G-1)
Parking Authority Minutes of May 19, 2026
City Council Minutes (Study Session and Regular Meeting of May 19, 2026)
Budgeted Demands Paid and Payroll Disbursement Report (July 14-27, 2026)
Police Department Military Equipment Use Ordinances (Items E.5 and E.6)
Run of the Stars 5K Event and Fee Waiver (Item E.7)
October 7th Memorial Project Participation Agreement with State of Israel (Item E.9)
J. Lee Engineering Agreement for One Beverly Hills Plan Review (Item E.10)
Will Rogers Park Water Fountain Replacement Contract (Item E.11)
Parking Structure Painting Contract (Item E.12)
Parking Lot and Garage Power Washing Contracts (Item E.13)
Acceptance of Completed Contract Work — Water Mains and Site Improvements (Items E.14 and E.15)
Second Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement — 401 South Robertson Boulevard (Item E.8)
ADU Ordinance — Introduction (Item F.1)
Thanked staff and supported the cleanup despite disappointment over historic property protections.