CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025
5:00 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT….……G.C. 54957(b)(1)
TITLE: City Manager
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of West Hollywood in the Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this agenda on:
Date: August 13, 2025
Signature: Eric Matikosh
Office of the City Clerk
CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025
WEST HOLLYWOOD PARK PUBLIC MEETING ROOM – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 625 N. SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD
5:00 P.M. – SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION: See attached Closed Session Agenda 6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING
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“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:
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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:
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. REPORT OF AGENDA POSTING [M. CROWDER]:
SUBJECT: The agenda for the meeting of Monday, August 18, 2025, was posted at City Hall, Plummer Park, and the Aquatics & Recreation Center (ARC) on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.2. APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 4, 2025 [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council is requested to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2025City Council meeting.
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve the meeting minutes of August 4, 2025 City Council meeting.
B.3. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER NO. 975 [O. JONES, K.
BARENG, S. STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council shall receive the Demand Register for period ending August 8, 2025 pursuant to Sections 37201 to 37210 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Demand Register No. 975 and Adopt Resolution No. 25-059: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING THE
PAYMENT OF DEMANDS ON DEMAND REGISTER NO. 975”.
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 four (4) Claims for Damages from Matthew Ervin, Eira Ortega, Titeanya Rodriguez, and Andrew Wainner.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.5. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-16 (2ND READING): “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 ARTICLE VI OF TITLE 5 TO
ESTABLISH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD RAINBOW DISTRICT, AND
FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA” [J. JIMENEZ, M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-16, establishing Article VI, “Commercial Districts,” of Title 5 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, adding Chapter 5.132 to Article VI of Title 5 to establish the West Hollywood Rainbow District, and finding the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-16: “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 ARTICLE VI OF TITLE 5 TO ESTABLISH THE WEST HOLLYWOOD RAINBOW DISTRICT, AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA”.
B.6. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-17 (2ND READING): “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” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
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SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-17, 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.
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-17: “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”.
B.7. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-18 (2ND READING): “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 SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5)” [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-18, 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 quality as a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and is otherwise exempt under State CEQA guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5).
RECOMMENDATION: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 25-18: “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 SECTIONS 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5)”.
B.8. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-19 (2ND READING): “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 HOUSING UNITS IN THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND
FINDING SUCH ACTION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS A PROJECT
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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. 25-19, amending Title 19, zoning ordinance of the City of West Hollywood Municipal Code implementing new policies regulating shared housing buildings and shared housing units in the City of West Hollywood in accordance with State Law and findings such actions 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. 25-19: “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
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)”.
B.9. COMMISSION AND ADVISORY BOARD MEETING SYNOPSES [M.
CROWDER, L. MORALES]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive synopses from the Public Facilities, Recreation & Infrastructure Commission, Rent Stabilization Commission, and the Social Justice Advisory Board regarding actions taken at their recent meetings.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.10 TREASURER’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2025 [O. JONES, K. BARENG, S.
STEPHENS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended June 2025 pursuant to Section 53646 of the Government Code of the State of California.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the June 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
B.11. AGREEMENT WITH DOCUSIGN FOR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE
PLATFORM [E. TSIPIS, K. DEVINE]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a three-year Agreement with DocuSign for its electronic signature platform.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a three-year Agreement with DocuSign for its electronic signature platform for a total of $186,065.10; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Agreement.
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B.12. CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH ESTATE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO CONSTRUCT CIP 2506, FY2025
CONCRETE REHABILITATION PROJECT [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR, P. TICUN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approval of a Construction Agreement with Estate Design and Construction, Inc. to construct CIP No. 2506, FY2025 Concrete Rehabilitation Project. This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve a Construction Agreement with Estate Design and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $278,400.00 for the construction of CIP No. 2506, FY2025 Concrete Rehabilitation Project, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to the Agreement; 2) Authorize the City Engineer to approve change orders to the Construction Agreement in the amount not to exceed 25% ($69,600.00) of the total Agreement amount; 3) Adopt Resolution No. 25-________: “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST HOLLYWOOD APPROVING THE DESIGN AND PLANS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CIP 2506, FY2025 CONCRETE
REHABILITATION PROJECT, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 830.6.”; and 4) Make a finding that pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA – Public Resources Code, Section 21084 et. Seq.), CIP No. 2506, FY2025 Concrete Rehabilitation Project, meets the requirements for a categorical exemption in compliance with Article 19, Section 15301, (Class 1 – Existing Facilities).
B.13. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH LA-ARCHITECTS INC. [H. COLLINS, E.
HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with LA-Architects Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement to provide architectural design services for the following capital projects:
Maintenance Facility and 8305 Santa Monica Boulevard.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Services with LA-Architects Inc. to provide architectural design services for various City capital projects for an increased amount of $100,000 and a new total not-to-exceed amount of $175,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the amendment to the Agreements.
B.14. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. FOR ON-CALL
PEDESTRIAN FLASHING BEACON MAINTENANCE SERVICES [H.
COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for on-call Pedestrian City Council Agenda
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Flashing Beacon Maintenance services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement and extend the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. to increase the amount of the Agreement by $300,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $425,000 and extend the Agreement to June 30, 2029; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.15. AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA, INC. FOR ON-CALL STREET
LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES [H. COLLINS, J. GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for on-call Street Light Maintenance services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement and extend the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement for Services with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. to increase the amount of the Agreement by $650,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,670,000 and extend the Agreement to June 30, 2029; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.16. AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
KABBARA ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN
DISTRICT PHASE 2 STREETSCAPE PROJECT [H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Kabbara Engineering for professional engineering design services to modify the scope of services and increase the not-to-exceed amount.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 10 to the Agreement for Services with Kabbara Engineering to modify the scope of services and increase the amount of the Agreement by $89,540, for a total not-toexceed amount of $2,975,892; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.17. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH MOVING IMAGE ART LLC [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider amending the Agreement for Services with Moving Image LLC for art consulting services for the Moving Image Media Art Program, to increase the not-to-exceed amount in the Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Moving Image Art LLC to increase the amount of the Agreement by $13,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $88,000; and 2) City Council Agenda
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Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.18. AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH BOUNDARY DIGITAL LLC FOR WEB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES [J.
SCHARE, E. TAYLOR, J. SIMPSON, S. JACKSON]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Boundary Digital LLC for web development services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Services with Boundary Digital LLC for web development services to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $240,000; 2) Extend the time of performance through June 30, 2027; and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement.
B.19. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
SERVICES WITH MV TRANSPORTATION, INC. AND APPROVAL TO
PURCHASE SHUTTLE VEHICLES FROM SPECIALTY VEHICLES [L.
BIERY, P. KESPRADIT, C. VASQUEZ]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with MV Transportation, Inc. to provide shuttle transportation services and approving the purchase of three shuttle vehicles from Specialty Vehicles.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Agreement for Services with MV Transportation, Inc. (MV Transportation) to amend the scope of services and increase the amount of the Agreement by $716,220.67 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $19,896,186.67 through June 30, 2026; 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an Agreement on behalf of the City with Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of three shuttle vehicles in an amount not-to-exceed of $395,000.00; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $436,000.00 from unallocated Proposition A Fund reserves in Fiscal Year 2026 for the purchase of three shuttle vehicles, including associated tax and registration fees; and 4) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement.
B.20. AN UPDATE ON ADDITIONAL HARM REDUCTION TOOLS AND
SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY [C. SAFRIET, T. CARTER, D.
MURRAY, I. ARREDONDO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on harm reduction efforts in response to the April 21, 2025, directive to explore fentanyl detection devices, harm reduction vending machines, and integration with the current social services RFP recommendations, including a new Agreement for Services related to a harm reduction awareness campaign.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the City’s progress in expanding harm reduction services; and 2) Approve an Agreement for City Council Agenda
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Services with Being Alive for $20,613.00 to support a harm reduction awareness and social media campaign and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreement.
B.21. AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR
CITYWIDE HVAC SYSTEMS GOODS AND SERVICES WITH JOHNSON
CONTROLS, INC. [H. COLLINS, E. HAMANT]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider increasing the Purchase Order issuance authorization amount with Johnson Control, Inc., pursuant to the Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement, to provide Citywide HVAC systems goods and services.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to increase the Purchase Order issuance authorization amount with Johnson Controls, Inc., pursuant to the Sourcewell Collaborative Agreement, to provide Citywide HVAC systems goods and services by $500,000.00 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $2,811,725.00.
B.22. 2026 LOS ANGELES MARATHON STREET CLOSURES [Y.
QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving the closure of portions of Sunset Boulevard, North San Vicente Boulevard, Santa Monica Boulevard, and North Doheny Drive to accommodate the 41st annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve street closures associated with the annual Los Angeles Marathon event to be held on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as detailed in this report; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to negotiate with event producers regarding additional route, programming, or sponsorship requests.
B.23. 2025 HALLOWEEN CARNAVAL STREET CLOSURES AND FACILITY USES [Y. QUARKER, C. SMITH, M. REATH, J. HEREDIA]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving street closures and facility uses associated with the 2025 Halloween Carnaval event, which will be held on Friday, October 31; the City Council will also consider approving the waiver of Special Event Permit fees for City businesses in an effort to encourage participation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve street closures associated with the City’s annual Halloween Carnaval event to be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, as detailed in this report; 2) Approve a loss of revenue of approximately $11,000.00 related to the use of parking meters and various parking lots and structures, as detailed in this report; 3) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit fees and Encroachment Permit fees in an amount estimated at $20,000.00 for the City businesses hosting Halloween events from Friday, October 24, 2025, through Sunday, November 2, 2025, in celebration of Halloween; 4) Authorize up to $12,500.00 to cover Los Angeles County Fire Department site plan review fees related to the waived Special Event Permits associated with City City Council Agenda
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business activations between Friday, October 24, 2025, through Sunday, November 2, 2025, in celebration of Halloween; 5) Lift residential permit parking Citywide between 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025, through 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025; and 6) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve modifications to event production plans.
B.24. ACCEPT AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PUBLIC STREET
AND SIDEWALK PURPOSES ALONG THE GREENACRE AVENUE
FRONTAGE OF THE 1212 GREENACRE, LLC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AT 1212 GREENACRE AVENUE [H. COLLINS, J.
GILMOUR]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider accepting an easement and right of way for street and sidewalk purposes along the Greenacre Avenue frontage of the 1212 Greenacre, LLC development project located at 1212 Greenacre Avenue. 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 1212 GREENACRE
AVENUE 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.25. CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF EXPANDED NOTICING
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROJECTS REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS [J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive and file the Council-requested maps showing 500-, 750-, and 1000-foot radii for previously approved Sunset Arts and Advertising projects, including stand-alone billboards, to visualize the reach of each radius.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
B.26. HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION – UPDATE ON THE ZONING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR HOUSING (ZIP) [J. ALKIRE, F.
CONTRERAS, T. FARRIS, M. MONTENEGRO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the Zoning Improvement Program for Housing, an implementation activity of the City's adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element. The update summarizes Phase 1 of the Program’s outreach efforts and delineates priority milestones for implementation.
RECEOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE:
D.1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9.50 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF LIVE
ANIMALS [L. LANGER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an ordinance amending Chapter 9.50, which restricts the sale or transfer of dogs and cats by a retailer, to further restrict or prohibit the sale or transfer of (1) amphibians, (2) arachnids, (3) birds, (4) fish, (5) hermit crabs, (6) mammals (inclusive of rodents, rabbits, and the City’s existing regulations on the sale of dogs and cats), and (7) reptiles.
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and conduct on first reading, by title only, of Ordinance No. 25-______: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 9.50 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING THE RETAIL SALE OF LIVE ANIMALS”.
E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
E.1. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY UPDATE [D. RIVAS, A.
SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on community safety activities, including year-to-date crime data from January to June 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an update and provide feedback on community safety activities.
E.2. AGENCY & FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2025-2028 SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACTS [C. SAFRIET, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider recommendations from staff and the Human Services Commission for social services contracts for the 2025-2028 contract cycle.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the agency selection and funding recommendations for social services providers for the upcoming contract cycle for 2025-2028; and 2) Approve the waiver of facility use fees, special event fees, and parking validations for the organizations approved for social services contracts that hold programs and events at City facilities to fulfill the agreed upon scope of services.
E.3. UPDATE TO THE CITY’S RESPONSE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT
COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY FEDERAL IMMIGRATION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS [C. SAFRIET, T. CARTER, D. MURRAY, I.
ARREDONDO, M. LIBERMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the City’s response strategies to support community members impacted by federal City Council Agenda
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immigration enforcement actions, including the implementation of special supplemental assistance programs.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Agreements for Services to provide special support to eligible community members in West Hollywood impacted by immigration-related challenges and enforcement with the following agencies: a. Project Angel Food in the amount of $75,000.00 annually, not to exceed $225,000.00 over three years, to provide meal delivery; b. Episcopal Diocese/Seeds of Hope in the amount of $75,000.00 annually, not to exceed $225,000.00 over three years, to provide groceries and meal delivery; and c. National Council of Jewish Women in the amount of $75,000.00 annually, not-to-exceed $225,000.00 over three years, to provide rental assistance; 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to the agreements; and 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $375,000.00 from unallocated reserves in the General Fund to support programs for community members impacted by federal immigration enforcement actions and related costs.
E.4. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH
JJLA FOR OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK EVENT PRODUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT IN DECEMBER 2025 [Y. QUARKER, S. MARTINEZ, C.
JUBREY]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving a one-year extension to the Agreement with JJLA for the Production and Management of an Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in December 2025.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 and the
recommendation to extend the Agreement with JJLA for Production and Management Services for an additional year to facilitate an outdoor ice skating rink event in December 2025 – January 2026 and increase the amount by $700,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount $1,270,524.00; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Agreement; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance & Technology Services to allocate $200,000 from unallocated General Fund reserves in fiscal year 2026 for event production and management services for an outdoor ice skating rink; and 4) Approve the waiver of Building and Safety Permit fees, Encroachment Permit fees, Film Permit fees, Parking fees, and Special Event Permit fees (estimated amount $18,000).
E.5. UPDATE TO TITLE FOR THE PLAN FOR THE THREE-YEAR
INITIATIVE OF ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMMING IN THE LEAD
UP TO THE 2028 GAMES [L. BIERY, R. EHEMANN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive an update on the title for the plan for the City’s three-year initiative of arts and culture programming in the lead up to the 2028 Games.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the new title “Bronze Silver Gold Creative Plan,” as recommended by the Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, as City Council Agenda
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the new title for the City’s three-year initiative of arts and culture programming in the lead up to the 2028 Games.
E.6. UPDATE ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS [J. ALKIRE, S.
QURESHY, B. GALAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will receive a quarterly update on the status of major commercial and mixed-use development projects, as requested.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file this report.
E.7. UPDATE ON THE CITY’S DOCKLESS MOBILITY PROGRAM AND
CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE DOCKLESS MOBILITY
OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH NEUTRON HOLDINGS INC (DBA
LIME) FOR THE DOCKLESS MOBILITY (E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS) PROGRAM [J. ALKIRE, F. CONTRERAS, P. PORTWOOD]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider extending the Dockless Mobility Operating Agreement with Neutron Holdings (DBA Lime) through February 28, 2027.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Receive an update on the Dockless Mobility Program; 2) Approve an Amendment to extend the Operating Agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc. (DBA Lime) for the Dockless Mobility Program through February 28, 2027, and 3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all documents related to this Agreement.
F. NEW BUSINESS:
F.1. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION
SERVICE LP DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES FOR
CITYWIDE AND TRANSIT UNARMED SECURITY AMBASSADOR
SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement with Universal Protection Service LP DBA Allied Universal Security Services for Citywide and transit unarmed security ambassador services.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Universal Protection Service, LP DBA Allied Universal Security Services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,275,000 in FY 2025-26 and $5,814,000 in FY 2026-27 for a total twenty-one (21) month term of $10,089,000, with the ability to extend the contract for up to one (1) additional year for up to three (3) consecutive years; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute documents incident to this Agreement.
F.2. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH SECURITAS SECURITY
SERVICES USA, INC. FOR UNARMED COMMUNITY SAFETY
OFFICER SERVICES [D. RIVAS, A. SHANDI]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider approving an Agreement with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. for Citywide unarmed Community Safety Officer services.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve an Agreement for Services with Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., for a total not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00 in FY 2025-26 and $400,000.00 in FY 2026-27, for a total of $600,000 until June 30, 2027, with the ability to extend the contract for up to one (1) additional year for up to three (3) consecutive years; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute documents incident to this Agreement.
F.3. REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN / REPORT ON THE STATUS OF FAMILIES [J. ERICKSON, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a Report on the Status of Women and a Report on the Status of Families in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a Report on the Status of Women and a Report on the Status of Families in West Hollywood; and 2) Present the findings to relevant Advisory Boards and Commissions, including the Women’s Advisory Board and the Human Services Commission, before returning to City Council. 1) Direct staff to develop a Report on the Status of Women and a Report on the Status of Families in West Hollywood; and 2) Present the findings to relevant Advisory Boards and Commissions, including the Women’s Advisory Board and the Human Services Commission, before returning to City Council.
F.4. CLIMATE ACTION FUND: INCENTIVES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES BY PROPERTY OWNERS [D. HANG, J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to work with the City Attorney to research the feasibility of establishing a Climate Action Fund to provide financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in West Hollywood to make energy efficiency upgrades to their buildings.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to work with the City Attorney to research the feasibility of establishing a Climate Action Fund that provides financial incentives to residential and commercial property owners for eligible energy efficiency upgrades; and 2) Return to the City Council with an analysis and recommendations for potential fund structure, administration, and next steps.
F.5. EXPANSION AND SUPPORT FOR THE 2026 WEST HOLLYWOOD
ART WALK [C. BYERS, Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to collaborate with the West Hollywood Design District Business Improvement District (BID) to expand the footprint of the 2026 West Hollywood Art Walk to include activations Citywide, increase visibility and participation through City-supported promotion, and provide a free shuttle service during Art Walk events to connect participants with venues across the City.
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RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to collaborate with the West Hollywood Design District Business Improvement District (BID) to expand the footprint of the West Hollywood Art Walk to include activations Citywide, increase visibility and participation through City-supported promotion, and provide a free shuttle service during Art Walk events to connect participants with venues across the City; 2) Approve the waiver of Special Event Permit Fees for City businesses that are activating their businesses as part of the 2026 Art Walk; 3) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials for this event; and 4) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communication tools to promote the 2026 Art Walk.
F.6. HOSPITALITY HOUSES DURING THE 2028 SUMMER GAMES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL EVENTS [J. HEILMAN, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, J. CARTER]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to develop a list of potential sites and venues that could be used as hospitality houses during the 2028 Summer Games and other major international events, such as the FIFA World Cup, and proactively reach out to countries to gauge interest in hosting hospitality houses and other activations in West Hollywood.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to develop a list of potential sites and venues that could be used as hospitality houses during the 2028 Summer Games and for other major international events (e.g., FIFA World Cup) hosted in the Los Angeles region; and 2) Direct staff to proactively reach out to countries to gauge interest in hosting houses and other activations in the City of West Hollywood.
F.7. WONDER WOMEN MOVIE EXTRAVAGANZA [J. ERICKSON, Y.
QUARKER, A. LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, L. FOOKS]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider a request to co-sponsor the “Wonder Women Movie Extravaganza”, an economic empowerment focused event to be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Approve the co-sponsorship of the “Wonder Women Movie Extravaganza” to be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the West Hollywood City Council Chambers/Public Meeting Room; 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute documents incident to the Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City and Girls Just Wanna Have Funds, LLC.; 3) Authorize the Director of Finance and Technology Services to approve the use of $2,030 from Fiscal Year 2025-26 budgeted funds in the Special Council Programs account number 100-1-01-00- 531001 for costs associated with the event; 4) Waive parking at the 5- story parking structure for the event (estimated $900); 5) Authorize the use of the City name and logo on invitations, programs, and other collateral materials; and 6) Direct the Communications Department to City Council Agenda
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utilize all appropriate communications tools to promote the event such as the City’s website and social media tools.
F.8. RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY AND AMENDMENT TO CITY PARKING HOLIDAY LIST [L. MEISTER, Y. QUARKER, A.
LOVANO, J. DEL TORO, K. NORDMAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day and replacing references to “Columbus Day” in the City’s parking policies with “Indigenous People’s Day.” The resolution will also direct staff to update associated parking meter decals as part of a phased replacement process.
RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-_____: “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
HOLLYWOOD RECOGNIZING THE SECOND MONDAY IN OCTOBER
AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY AND UPDATING CITY PARKING
POLICY TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE”; 2) Direct the Communications Department to utilize all appropriate communications tools to raise awareness about Indigenous People’s Day, including sharing information via social media platforms; and 3) Direct the Parking Services Division to update parking meter decals to reflect the change from “Columbus Day” to “Indigenous People’s Day” as part of a phased replacement process.
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, September 15, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at West Hollywood Park Public Meeting Room - Council Chambers.
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