Full Notification

March 15, 2020
Contact: Keith Sterling 
(714) 600-0952

Beverly Hills Declares Local Emergency
in Response to COVID-19
City Hall Closed to the Public Beginning March 16
 

Beverly Hills, CA – In his capacity as Director of Emergency Services, Beverly Hills City Manager George Chavez today declared a local emergency in response to the ongoing public health concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).  Local emergencies may be declared by the City Manager provided that members of the Beverly Hills City Council ratify the declaration within seven days.  A majority of the City Council is scheduled to meet through teleconference this Tuesday evening, March 17^th at 7 p.m. to consider the item.  Limited public access will be available in City Hall but members of the public are strongly encouraged to stay home and watch the meeting online or on BHTV.  Public comment on items listed on the agenda or on any topic, including public hearings, can be shared by calling 310-285-1020 (live call-in during the meeting) or by emailing [email protected]. 

Currently, Commission meetings scheduled for this week will be postponed.  The City is finalizing the ability for ‘virtual’ participation for Commissioners and members of the public for future meetings.

In addition, to promote and protect public health, Beverly Hills City Hall is now closed to the public until further notice and will operate as a Virtual City Hall.

“With the ongoing health concerns presented by the Novel Coronavirus, we believe it is in the best interest of the community and our employees to shift our services to online and by phone,” said City Manager George Chavez.  “I continue to work closely with the Mayor and City Council who are all deeply committed to the health and safety of our community.”

City personnel will continue to work from City Hall, however public counter services will not be available.   Many City services may be accessed at www.beverlyhills.org or by calling 310-285-1000.  City staff will be available by phone and email to continue to serve the public.

Department Contact Information

City Clerk: (310) 285-1000 or (310) 285-2400

City Attorney: (310) 285-1055

City Treasurer: (310) 285-2411

City Auditor: (310) 285-6865

City Manager: (310) 285-1014

Community Development: (310) 285-1141

Community Preservation: (310) 285-1119 

Rent Stabilization: (310) 285-1031 

Community Services Administration: (310) 288-2220

Community Services Registration: (310) 285-6850

Finance: (310) 285-2424 / Utility Billing (310) 285-2436

Human Resources: (310) 285-1067

Information Technology: (310) 285-2590

Public Works: (310) 285-2467

Fire Department (Non-Emergency): (310) 281-2700

Police Department (Non-Emergency): (310) 550-4951

For an emergency, call or text 911.

As developments with the Novel Coronavirus continue to evolve, please visit www.beverlyhills.org/novelcoronavirus for the latest information.

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Instructions:

The best way to stay healthy is to wash your hands frequently, avoid unnecessary close personal contact including hugging or shaking hands, and please stay home if you are sick.