CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
Council Chambers opens at 5:15 p.m. when there is a Closed Session Scheduled.
Otherwise, Council Chambers opens at 5:30 p.m.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
“The West Hollywood City Council acknowledges that the land on which we gather and that is currently known as the City of West Hollywood is the occupied, unceded, seized territory of the Gabrieleño Tongva and Gabrieleño Kizh peoples.” PUBLIC COMMENT AND RULES OF DECORUM:
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CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES: This time has been set aside for any Councilmember to provide their disclosures subject to the Levine Act for any item(s) on the posted agenda.
ADJOURNMENT MOTIONS:
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Congressmember Friedman will provide a Presentation to the City Council.
PRESENTATIONS:
A. PUBLIC COMMENT: The City Council values your comments; however, pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on items not listed on the posted agenda. The public comment period is limited to 20 minutes, with 2 minutes allotted for each speaker. This public comment period is to address the City Council on Consent Calendar items, other agenda items (if the member of the public cannot be present at the time the item is considered) or items of general interest within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those that could not be heard at this time. Public Hearing testimony will only be taken at the time of the hearing.
A.1. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR:
A.2. PUBLIC COMMENTS, GENERAL INTEREST:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: This time has been set aside for the City Manager to update the Council on important items initiated by staff or previously requested by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT ON CONSENT CALENDAR:
B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters can be acted upon by one motion. Individual items may be removed by the Council for separate discussion. Items removed for separate discussion will be heard following New Business Items. The title is deemed to be read and further reading waived of any ordinance listed on the consent calendar for introduction or adoption.
B.1. POSTING OF AGENDA [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, August 4, 2025, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the July 7, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the City Council meeting minutes of July 7, 2025.
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B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 974 [E. TSIPIS, K.
BARENG, S. HERNANDEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending July 25, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 974 and Adopt Resolution No. 25-053: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 974”.
B.4. CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is receiving notification that the City’s thirdparty administrator Carl Warren & Co. has denied two (2) Claims for Damages from Miguel Angel Rebollar and Tali Elbaz.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-15 (2ND READING): “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATING THE LIST OF
CONTEXT-APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMITS IN CONFORMANCE WITH
THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE; AND FINDING THAT SUCH
ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE
EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-15, amending Title 10, Vehicles and Traffic of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, updating the list of context-appropriate speed limits in conformance with the California Vehicle Code; and finding that such action does not qualify as a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and is otherwise exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3).
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-15: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLE 10, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATING THE LIST
OF CONTEXT-APPROPRIATE SPEED LIMITS IN CONFORMANCE
WITH THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE; AND FINDING THAT SUCH
ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE
EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)”.
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B.6. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [J.
JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive Synopses from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, the Human Services Commission, and the Rent Stabilization Commission.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.7. AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES WITH PARK
CONSULTING GROUP INC. [E. TSIPIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a consulting service agreement with Park Consulting Group, Inc., for services related to support and enhancements to the Tyler Enterprise Permitting and Licensing software.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Consulting Services with Park Consulting Group, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $350,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.8. AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
MAGNA CONSULTING & DESIGN FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR CIP
2204, RULE 20B OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND CONVERSION LA
PEER DRIVE & ALMONT DRIVE [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Magna Consulting & Design for design services for CIP 2204, Rule 20B Overhead to Underground Conversion La Peer Drive & Almont Drive, to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with Magna Consulting & Design to increase the Amount of the Agreement by $120,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $588,678; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.9. AWARD OF MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS TO OMEGA
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. AND OLYMPOS CONSTRUCTION,
INC. FOR ON-CALL CITYWIDE PAINTING SERVICES [H. COLLINS, E.
HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider awarding maintenance contracts to provide on-call Citywide painting services to Omega Construction Company, Inc. and Olympos Construction, Inc.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Omega Construction Company, Inc. to provide on-call Citywide painting services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000; 2) Approve an Agreement for Maintenance Services with Olympos Construction, Inc. to provide on-call Citywide painting services for a total not-to-exceed amount of $600,000; and 3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents incident to these Agreements.
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B.10. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 [E. TSIPIS, B. ROSEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider authorizing the use of cooperative Purchasing Agreements for the procurement of goods and related services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Purchase Orders for new cooperative purchasing agreements, subject to the review by the City Attorney, for contracts that are competitively bid contracts under Purchasing Alliances, as needed, in an amount not-to exceed $ 75,000; and 2) Authorize the Finance & Technology Services Department to issue Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Purchase Orders for existing contracts in an amount not-to-exceed the authorized amount listed in table.
B.11. QUARTERLY ECONOMIC DATA AND ECONOMIC STUDY UPDATE [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s Economic Data and progress on the 2024 Economic Study action items.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.12. FIRST LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR YEAR 1 OF THE 2025-2026
REGULAR SESSION OF THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE AND
FEDERAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, H.
MOLINA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the first legislative update report on the City’s lobbying efforts in the California State Legislature during Year 1 of the 2025-2026 regular legislative session and a brief description of current advocacy efforts at the federal level.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.13. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CULTURAL EVENTS AND WAIVER OF FACILITY USE FEES FOR EVENTS SUPPORTING THE RUSSIANSPEAKING COMMUNITY [Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, T.
RODZINEK]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the programming of cultural events for Fiscal Year 2025-26, hosted by local non-profit organizations in support of the Russian-Speaking community.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve programming of cultural events hosted by local non-profit organizations in support of the Russianspeaking community during FY 2025-26; 2) Allow nonprofit organizations to charge fees or accept donations to offset production costs for performances or related projects; 3) Authorize use of the City’s name and logo on promotional and collateral materials; 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, press release, and social media tools; 5) Authorize the City Manager or City Council Agenda
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his designee to negotiate and approve the related contractual agreements with the selected local non-profit organizations in support of the Russianspeaking community during FY 2025-26; 6) Approve the waiver of facility use fees for organizations as listed in this report; 7) Authorize an additional hour of validated parking for event participants at the 5-story West Hollywood Park garage, up to a total of 3 hours; 8) Approve the waiver of the 3-hour parking restrictions at Plummer Park for events that exceed 2 hours; and 9) Authorize staff to waive other special events permit fees and other ancillary fees as deemed necessary.
B.14. ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET
AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG THE DICKS STREET
FRONTAGE OF THE SERAI CAPITAL LLC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AT 9012 DICKS STREET [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an easement and right of way for street and sidewalk purposes along the Dicks Street frontage of the Serai Capital LLC development project located at 9012 Dicks Street.
This item is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), acceptance of the Grant of Easement for Public Sidewalk and Parkway Purposes pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15305.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD ACCEPTING GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
SIDEWALK AND PARKWAY PURPOSES AT 9012 DICKS STREET IN
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of Resolution No. 25-________, as well as the Easement in Exhibit A of Attachment A for recordation by the office of the Recorder of the County of Los Angeles.
B.15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ONYX JONES AS AN
INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
PERSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) [J.
JIMENEZ, R. NAPPER, C. LEUNG, C. KOKUBUN, D. WILSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving an Interim Director of Finance and Technology Services pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) to temporarily employ Onyx Jones to perform limited duration work and fill the critically needed vacant Director of Finance and Technology Services position.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-_____: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
APPOINTING ONYX JONES AS AN INTERIM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 21221(H).”
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C.1. PROPOSED ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO STREAMLINE THE
REGULATIONS AND APPROVAL OF ACCESSORY BUSINESS USES
AND INCIDENTAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES [J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, P. PORTWOOD, M. MONTENEGRO, R.
SHARMA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) to simplify the approval process for Accessory Business Uses (ABUs) and Incidental Business Activities, fostering innovation, adaptability, and a broader mix of creative business models. The proposed ZTA aligns with the goals and objectives of the West Hollywood Small Business Initiative.
The proposed Ordinance is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it has no potential for significant environmental impact.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing, listen to all pertinent testimony, and introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25-________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ADOPTING AN
AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, TO STREAMLINE THE
REGULATIONS AND APPROVAL OF ACCESSORY BUSINESS USES
AND INCIDENTAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, AND FINDING SUCH
ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE
EXEMPT UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
and 15378(b)(5).”
C.2. ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADOPT NEW POLICIES,
REGULATIONS, DESIGN STANDARDS, AND DEFINITIONS FOR
SHARED HOUSING BUILDINGS AND SHARED HOUSING UNITS IN
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [N. MARICICH, J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an Ordinance approving a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) to adopt new policies, regulations, design standards, and definitions for Shared Housing Buildings and Shared Housing Units. The proposed Ordinance is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to section §15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25 – _______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING TITLE 19, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE IMPLEMENTING NEW POLICIES
REGULATING SHARED HOUSING BUILDINGS AND SHARED
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HOUSING UNITS IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND FINDING SUCH ACTION DOES
NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND IS OTHERWISE EXEMPT
UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION §15061(b)(3).”
C.3. EQUITABLE BUILDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (EBPS) [J.
ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, C. SHEN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider introducing on first reading an Ordinance to establish Building Energy Benchmarking and Performance Standards for existing buildings and finding the action to be exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines. The City Council will also consider directing Staff to issue a Request for Proposals for building performance standards implementation services and software.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25- ____: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING TITLES 9 AND 15 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH BUILDING ENERGY
BENCHMARKING AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR COVERED
BUILDINGS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301, 15302, AND 15308”; 2) Direct Staff to prepare and issue a Request for Proposals for building performance standards implementation services and software; and 3) Direct Staff to include prioritization of the Equitable Building Performance Standards implementation in upcoming prioritization discussions with the City Council Finance and Budget Subcommittee.
D. LEGISLATIVE:
D.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE VI,
“COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS,” OF TITLE 5 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.132 TO
TITLE 5 TO ESTABLISH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD RAINBOW
DISTRICT [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L. D’AMBROSIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider an Ordinance adding Article VI, "Commercial Districts,” and Chapter 5.132, "West Hollywood Rainbow District,” to Title 5 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code to formally establish the West Hollywood Rainbow District and find the action exempt from CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce on first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 25-________: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING ARTICLE VI, “COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS,” OF TITLE 5 OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING CHAPTER 5.132 TO
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ARTICLE VI OF TITLE 5 TO ESTABLISH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD
RAINBOW DISTRICT, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM
CEQA.”
D.2. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE MARKETING SUPPORT AGREEMENT
FOR SERVICES WITH WEST HOLLYWOOD TOURISM MARKETING
FUND, DBA EMERALD VILLAGE WEST HOLLYWOOD AND
INTRODUCE ON FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 3.36 (BUSINESS LICENSE TAX) OF THE WEST
HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR A
TEMPORARY TAX REBATE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE CANNABIS
BUSINESSES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 [L. BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, L.
D’AMBROSIA, E. TSIPIS, A. RUIZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Marketing Support with West Hollywood Tourism Marketing Fund, DBA Emerald Village West Hollywood, for cannabis marketing extending the term and consideration of the Agreement and introduce on first reading an Ordinance to extend the temporary 2% cannabis rebate to June 30, 2026, including a fiscal impact of $590,000.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Marketing Support Agreement with the West Hollywood Tourism Marketing Fund, DBA Emerald Village West Hollywood to extend the term of the agreement by eleven months to June 30, 2026 and to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $200,000 (for a total not-to-exceed amount of $440,146); 2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 25-_______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 3.36
(BUSINESS LICENSE TAX) OF THE WEST HOLLYWOOD MUNICIPAL
CODE TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR A TEMPORARY TAX REBATE
FOR ALL ELIGIBLE CANNABIS BUSINESSES THROUGH JUNE 30,
2026”; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $200,000 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund to increase the expenditure budget for the Marketing Support Agreement; 4) Direct staff to adjust revenues during the FY26 Mid-Year Budget process to reflect the anticipated revenue decrease of $390,000 associated with the proposed Ordinance to extend the temporary 2% cannabis rebate to June 30, 2026; and 5) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider making At-large appointments to the City’s Commissions and Advisory Boards.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Make new appointments or re-appointments to City Commissions and Advisory Boards with terms ending February 28, 2027, as follows: 1) Call for nominations for the At-large appointments for City Council Agenda
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the following Commissions: Historic Preservation Commission - 2 At-large appointments; and 2) Call for nominations for the At-large appointments to the following Advisory Boards: Transgender Advisory Board - 2 At-large appointments.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7710 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD [S. CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the purchase of real property located at 7710 Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood. Approval of the Property Purchase Sale Agreement is not a “project” under State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) and, alternatively, is exempt from CEQA review.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-_________:
“RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 7710 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF
WEST HOLLYWOOD”; 2) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $2,000,000 plus all related closing and due diligence cost up to $150,000 from unallocated General Fund Reserves in Fiscal Year 2026 to account number 301-4-40-57-702034; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents to facilitate the purchase of real property located at 7710 Santa Monica Boulevard.
F.2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE GROUND LEASE WITH THE OPTION
TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8327-8329 SANTA
MONICA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD [S.
CAMPBELL, B. LEAGUE, A. BARTLE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution approving the ground lease with an option to purchase real property located at 8327-8329 Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of West Hollywood. Approval of the property ground lease and purchase option Agreement is not a “project” under State CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) and, alternatively, is exempt from CEQA review.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-________: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE GROUND LEASE WITH AN OPTION
TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8327-8329 SANTA
MONICA BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD”; 2)
Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to allocate $9,539,164 from Unallocated General Fund Reserves in Fiscal Year 2026 to account number 301-4-40-57-702030 for the Ground Lease and Option City Council Agenda
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to Purchase Agreement. The total purchase price includes the exclusive $6,000,000 option to purchase at the end of the 10-year period, the $300,000 base rent for the lease per year with an annual 3% escalation, a deposit of $75,000, and up to $25,000 for due diligence and closing costs; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents for the Ground Lease with the option to purchase and any easements or restrictive covenants necessary for the purchase of real property located at 8327-8329 Santa Monica Boulevard.
F.3. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF REWRITE THE BILINE’S “BI+ NARRATIVES IN FILM, TV, AND THE ARTS” PANEL [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, M. MARQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with ReWrite the BiLine’s panel “Bi+ Narratives in Film, TV, and the Arts”, to be held in the West Hollywood City Council Chambers on Friday, September 19, 2025 in recognition of BiVisibility Week.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with ReWrite the BiLine for the “Bi+ Narratives in Film, TV, and the Arts” panel to be held in the West Hollywood City Council Chambers on Friday, September 19, 2025; 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; 4) Waive the Facility Use Fee for the use of the West Hollywood City Council Chambers ($390); 5) Waive parking at the 5-story parking structure for an estimated 100 attendees ($1,028); and 6) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the event.
F.4. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF ONE ARCHIVES CIRCA: LGBTQ+ HISTORIES FESTIVAL [C. BYERS, J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J.
DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with ONE Archives Foundation dba “ONE Institute” for its third annual month-long event, Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival, taking place in October 2025 at various locations in West Hollywood and surrounding cities.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with ONE Archives Foundation dba “ONE Institute” for the Circa: LGBTQ+ Histories Festival, taking place during the month of October 2025 in West Hollywood and surrounding cities; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-sponsorship Agreement between the City and ONE Archives Foundation; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to approve the use of $30,000 from Fiscal Year 2026 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00-531001 for costs associated with these events; 4) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; and 5) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate City Council Agenda
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communication tools to promote the events including, but not limited to, the City’s website, a press release, and social media tools.
F.5. NAMING OF AN ANNUAL AWARD IN HONOR OF GENEVIEVE
MORRILL [J. ERICKSON, D. HANG, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider working with the Women’s Advisory Board to name an annual award in honor of Genevieve Morrill, in recognition of her years of dedicated service to the business community in West Hollywood, and to present the award as part of future Women in Leadership Awards events.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to work with the Women’s Advisory Board to name an annual award in honor of Genevieve Morrill, in recognition of her years of dedicated service to the business community in West Hollywood, and to present the award as part of future Women in Leadership Awards events.
F.6. DIRECTION TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
REQUIREMENT IN SOCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR THE
OCTOBER 1, 2025 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2028 TERM [L. MEISTER, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop and, as feasible, include language in all Agreements for Services with social services providers for the upcoming new three-year contract term from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028 to require contracted agencies, at the request of the City, to coordinate and assist in emergency communications — such as evacuation notices or public safety alerts — with their West Hollywood clients.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to work with the City Attorney’s office to develop and, as feasible, include language in all Agreements for Services with social services providers for a three-year term covering the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028 to require, at the request of the City, contracted agencies coordinate and assist in emergency communications — such as evacuation notices or public safety alerts — with their West Hollywood clients.
F.7. PROHIBITING SALE AND USE OF ALGORITHMIC DEVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PRICES [C. BYERS, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff and the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to prohibit the sale and use of algorithmic devices to set residential rental prices.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct Staff and the City Attorney to research and draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale and use of algorithmic devices to set residential rental prices; and 2) Return to the City Council within six months with a draft ordinance for review and consideration.
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F.8. RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX AWARENESS – FLAG DISPLAY [J.
ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing Staff to fly the intersex flag at City Hall and on the Santa Monica Boulevard medians from October 19, 2025 through October 26, 2025, in recognition of October as Intersex Awareness Month in the City of West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct Staff to fly the intersex flag at City Hall and on the Santa Monica Boulevard medians from October 19, 2025 through October 26, 2025, in recognition of Intersex Awareness Month.
F.9. UPDATE TO THE CITY’S FLAG POLICY AND DISPLAY OF THE PROGRESS FLAG [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a Resolution to update the City’s flag policy to remove the displayed Lambda Pride Flag from the Santa Monica Boulevard medians and replace it with the Progress Flag.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 25-_____: “A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
AMENDING THE FLAG POLICY”, which will replace the Lambda Pride Flag currently on display in the Santa Monica Boulevard medians with the Progress Flag.
EXCLUDED CONSENT CALENDAR: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time.
PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under Item 1 at the beginning of the meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS: This portion of the meeting is set aside for general comments, announcements, requests of staff, subcommittee meeting reports, and/or other issues of concern from members of the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting, which will be on Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CLOSED SESSION ROOM
625 N. SAN VICENTE BLVD.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069
1. CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
4. LITIGATION
The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following described matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and potential litigation:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION G.C. § 54965.9(d)(1):
1. Ballard v. City of West Hollywood et al., U.S. Central District Court of California (Case No. 2:23-cv-04367-FMO (AGRx))
2. City of West Hollywood vs. Avis Copelin, Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case No. 24STCV09012)
3. City of West Hollywood v. Structura, Inc. et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (Case No. 25STCV21511)
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Date: July 30, 2025
Signature: Eric Matikosh
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