Beverly Hills

Rodeo Drive - Special Events - Holiday Program Committee

The committee will review a proposal for the 2026 Rodeo Drive holiday decor, featuring gemstone-themed installations and overhead garlands. The budget request is $561,358, funded by the Tourism and Marketing budget. Staff seeks feedback on design and budget. The committee may also take public comment.

• Proposal for gemstone-themed holiday decor with 16-foot wreaths and 12-foot gem sculptures
• Budget request of $561,358 for 7-week display (Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027)
• Optional upgrades: additional garland ($23,058) and icicle lights ($12,340.80)
• Decor funded by TOT (Tourism and Marketing budget)
• Separate from citywide holiday decor and Holiday Lighting Celebration event

LA28

The Beverly Hills LA28 Liaison Committee will discuss and provide direction on initial Olympic programming proposals. Key topics include partnering to host a memorial for the 1972 Munich massacre, regulating short- and long-term private home rentals for Olympic hospitality, and amending banner and advertising ordinances. Staff recommend bi-monthly meetings moving forward.

• Proposal to host 1972 Munich Summer Olympics massacre memorial event in partnership with Israeli, German, and US Olympic committees
• Requests for private home rentals as Olympic hospitality houses from countries like Romania and France
• Study session planned for summer 2026 on short-term/long-term rental code adjustments
• Temporary modifications needed to banner policy and anti-advertising ordinance for official LA28 banners
• Future agenda items include participation in Cultural Olympiad and Sister City events

Property Owners Task Force Committee

Litigation Committee

CVB - Marketing Liaison Committee

Traffic & Parking Liaison Committee